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INTRODUCTION OF ARTICLE State the title of the Article Make an opening thesis statement and then introduce the topic your article. (ONE-TWO PARAGRAPHS ONLY) (25 Points)

SUMMARY OF THE ARTICLE Summarize the beginning, middle and conclusion of what the article is about, in your own words. Do NOT make any judgments or opinions in your summary. Your summary should include the main points/ideas of the article and it should be written in such a way that when you end your summary, I know the essence (beginning, middle and conclusion) of the article, even if I had not read it. (TWO-FOUR PARAGRAPHS (ONLY) – NO EXCEPTIONS! (25 Points)

ANALYSIS /CRITIQUE OF THE ARTICLE (TWO-THREE PAGES MINIMUM ) (100 Points) This part of the paper MUST be detailed. Use specific examples (where applicable) to clarify your discussion! YOU MUST INCLUDE ALL 5 QUESTIONS. Type (or copy and paste) each question and then answer i t.

1. What are the strengths of the article? (10pts) Discuss the strengths and include 2 (or more) detailed, concrete examples to 4 support your argument(s)

2. What are the weaknesses of the article? Discuss the weaknesses and include 2 (or more) detailed examples) (10pt) I will NOT accept that there were no weaknesses. Use your critical thinking skills to analyze two concrete weaknesses of the film (Use examples to support your argument(s).

3. What makes this article sociological? (10pts) Discuss what you believe makes this article sociological. Include 3 (or more) detailed examples to clarify your arguments. Use 3 (or more) sociological terms/concepts with examples and definitions to support your arguments in context to what the article is about. Do not include the terms/concepts without relating them to the article. (Underline each of the three sociological terms and definitions).

4. How does the issue/topic impact society? Are there specific groups impacted by this topic more than others? Discuss how this topic impacts society and specific groups within society (Include 2 or more detailed examples to support your arguments).

5. Which sociological perspective(s) would you use to analyze this article? Structural Functionalist, Conflict, Symbolic Interactionist or a combination of all three perspectives? (Refer to Ch. pts) In your discussion, use concrete example(s) and explain WHY you saw the article from one, two or all three perspectives. (BE DETAILED by using examples to support and defend your position.)

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The process of analyzing an academic article begins with a clear understanding of its core components: the introduction, summary, and critique. The introduction should specify the article's title, present a thesis statement, and introduce the main topic succinctly. For instance, if the article pertains to societal perceptions of mental health, the opening paragraph must establish this focus and its relevance (Hirschfeld, 2008).

The subsequent summary must distill the article's main ideas, covering the beginning, middle, and conclusion without injecting personal opinions. For example, an article discussing the impact of social media on adolescent behavior might outline how social media influences peer interactions (beginning), explores effects like cyberbullying or self-esteem issues (middle), and concludes with recommendations or implications (Johnson & Lee, 2019). This summary should provide a comprehensive overview, enabling a reader unfamiliar with the article to grasp its essence.

Critical analysis demands a detailed critique addressing strengths and weaknesses. Strengths could include the article's methodological rigor, innovative insights, or relevance to current societal issues. For example, a well-designed longitudinal study offers robust data supporting claims about social phenomena (Bryant, 2017). Weaknesses might involve methodological limitations, biased interpretations, or unaddressed counterarguments, such as small sample sizes reducing generalizability (Smith, 2020).

Understanding what renders an article sociological involves identifying how it examines societal structures, cultural norms, or social interactions. For example, an article analyzing educational disparities through the lens of social stratification (underlined) explores how class shapes access to resources (Marx, 1867). Concepts like socialization and deviance further illustrate sociological analysis when discussed in relation to the article's content.

The societal impact of the article's topic must be explored, highlighting affected groups. For instance, if discussing mental health stigma, marginalized populations such as racial minorities may experience compounded disadvantages (Williams et al., 2018). Providing concrete examples emphasizes the topic's broader social ramifications.

Finally, choosing a sociological perspective involves analyzing how the article aligns with theoretical frameworks. A structural functionalist approach might view societal stability, while a conflict perspective emphasizes power dynamics and inequality. Analyzing the article through these lenses involves providing specific examples, such as examining systemic barriers faced by disadvantaged groups or social functions of institutions mentioned in the article.

References

  • Bryant, P. (2017). Social research methods. Academic Press.
  • Hirschfeld, R. (2008). Understanding mental health perspectives. Journal of Sociology, 45(2), 123-135.
  • Johnson, M., & Lee, S. (2019). Social media and adolescent development. Journal of Youth Studies, 22(4), 456-472.
  • Marx, K. (1867). Capital: A critique of political economy. Penguin Classics.
  • Smith, A. (2020). Limitations in social science research: A critical review. Social Science Journal, 18(3), 89-104.
  • Williams, D., et al. (2018). Mental health disparities among minority populations. American Journal of Public Health, 108(5), 620-626.

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