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Writing Assignment (Part 1): Identifying the Hypothesis

Consider a social issue in which you are interested. It could be human freedom, sexuality, deviance,
crime, social mobility, poverty, education, aging, or another similar issue. Select a specific hypothesis that
you will evaluate against the available evidence from your library / Internet
research.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are
Apply the sociological perspective to a variety of socioeconomic and political problems.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in sociology.
Write clearly and concisely about sociology using proper writing mechanics.
 Grading for this assignment will be based on how well you identify a specific hypothesis, using the
 following rubric.

Points: 50
Writing Assignment (Part 1): Identifying the Hypothesis

Criteria
1. Specify the
hypothesis that you are
going to investigate.
Weight: 100%


Unacceptable
Below 60% F
Hypothesis is
missing or stated
in an unintelligi
ble
manner.

Meets
Minimum
Expectations
60
-
69% D
Fair
Hypothesis is
stated in a
manner that is
difficult to
understand.

70
-
79% C
Proficient
Hypothesis is
stated in a way
that is not
entirely clear.

80
-
89% B
Exemplary
Hypothesis is
stated in a
mostly clear
manner.

90
-
100% A
Hypothesis is
stated in a
clear manner