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Long Answer (4 = logical organization/structure 20 = content and examples 6 = writing and clarity = 30 points) Choose ONE of the following topics and write a short essay. Please ensure your essay has 1) an introduction with a clear thesis 2) body paragraphs with topic sentences that are supported by information from the course materials and lectures and 3) a conclusion. Why did you have to fill out the group project proposal form for your group mini-research project, and why do I have to sign it? Consider the purpose of the form as related to a) research design b) operationalization and c) research ethics as discussed in Canada’s Tri-Council Policy Statement (TCPS). Use examples from class and other famous research studies with which you are familiar. What is meant by the blanket term “critical social research”? Discuss with reference to a) specific research methodologies and methods b) the major goals of critical social research and c) examples of critical social research from the text, lectures, or academic articles you have read. OR 3. Choose either the Milgram experiment OR the Stanford Prison experiment. Why was this experiment conducted? Consider what knowledge about the social world the researchers were trying to gain by explaining the a) ontology b) epistemology c) methodology (approach) d) and methods used in the research. Tips on the long answer: Logical Organization/Structure: Is your essay well-organized and does it follow typical essay structure? Do you have a thesis statement? 4 points Content and Examples: Do you directly answer the question? Do you demonstrate good knowledge of course concepts using examples from the text and other articles? 20 points Writing and Clarity: Do you use a variety of sentence structures and appropriate academic vocabulary? Do you demonstrate an understanding of the material by using terms and theories discussed in class? Are your points fully explained and easy to understand? 6 points
