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I need help with starting my sociology research paper- Please help?

• I have a research paper due in a few days for my Intro to Sociology class, and I don't exactly understand what he wants. I also need help coming up with a topic. Please help, I'm drawing a blank "/ This is the info my professor gave us: A sociology paper is required for this course. The paper must be typed, double-spaced (Times New Roman, 12) and include a cover page. Also, it must have citations within the paper and a “Work Cited” or reference page. The paper should be 1000 words. The paper must be completed in APA (American Psychological Association) format. You must have at least two sources. The paper should have a sociological focus. The paper should be related to a current events article of your choice. Select a topic that is newsworthy and significant. Attach the article to your paper. Apply some concepts from the class lectures and the textbook. The paper must have a reaction.

• Answer:

  GO through the news paper, news internet or watch tv and choose a topic that is quite big or been around for a little while. Use whatever story you choose (gang violence, yada yada whatever you choose) and write a thousand words on it using the terms and knowledge you gained from your lectures and textbook readings. So go through your lectures and the readings for that week and then apply what they talk about to your news story