Outline how we might apply the sociological imagination (in its historical, cross-cultural and critical dimensions) to a current social problem like poverty, unemployment, domestic violence, suicide or environmental degradation?n(1000-1250 Words)nnnnguidelines:nIt is an expectation that students will consult at least six scholarly sources in writing this particular assignment, which should be evident in the referencing and reference list. Please avoid quoting directly from the sociological dictionary, as this is a thinking exercise requiring research. It is also inadvisable to quote the lectures directly as these are based on a variety of extant sources and you should ask the lecturer to direct you to the relevant source for a particular study or theory referred to in the lectures if you want to use this material.nAssessment Criteria:nAs a general rule, the marking of all written assignments and essays will be informed by the following criteria, which are offered as a guide to students in developing their work.nNB: Please note that the following criteria are not ranked in any order of importance:n1. Structure:nHow effectively is the material presented, organised and logically ordered?nDoes the presentation of material indicate evidence of careful reading in its planning, preparation and writing?nDoes your essay have an introduction, body and conclusion?n2. Introduction:nHow well does the introduction identify and formulate an argument or main claim for the discussion?nDoes it state the aim of the essay and introduce the topic?nDoes it give the reader an overview of what is to follow?n3. Argument:nIs the main claim or thesis, presented in a logically coherent manner?nIs the argument adequately supported through the use of properly referenced and appropriate evidence?n4. Content:nDoes the substantive content of the discussion indicate that the analysis is detailed and critical?nAre all major issues considered?nIs there recognition of conflicting theories and explanations?nIs the material presented relevant to the topic or essay question?n5. Originality:nDoes the discussion indicate originality and independence of thought?nDoes the student raise their own questions and develop their own arguments?n6. Conclusion:nHave the main points been summarised?nHas a conclusion been stated?nAre the concluding statements justified on the basis of what has been presented in the body of the assignment?nPage 6nCourse Outline: Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change (SCS110)nDate of original approval: 26.11.02 Date of most recent change: 14/7/2010nDate of discontinuation:nCurrent form version: 23 Sept 04n7. Referencing:nIs all the research material adequately referenced and documented by the use of citations, quotations and a reference list?n