Social Sciences
Transcript: Any research that leads you to being able to compare and contrast your view with another is appropriate for answering those questions. This includes: Journals Articles First Hand Observations http://www.wcupa.edu/_academics/sch_cas/psp/documents/gen_ed.pdf "Writing in the Social Sciences." Una.edu. Una.edu, June 2011. Web. 7 Apr. 2013. Work cited Graff, G. & Birkenstein, C, (2010). They Say I Say. 2nd ed. New York: Norton & Company, Inc. "Writing in the Social Sciences." Una.edu. Una.edu, June 2011. Web. 7 Apr. 2013. Discussions - Topic at hand, goes over what the audience already knows Methodology Communication Social Science Research: Principles, Methods, and Practices by Anol Bhattacherjee of University of South Florida The Liberal Studies Degree Program offers 3 different degree tracks: - B.A. in Liberal Studies, Arts & Sciences - B.S. in Liberal Studies, Math & Studies - B.S. in Liberal Studies, Professional Studies B.A. students must select a minor among the arts and sciences. B.S. students can select a minor from one of the sciences. Cultural Studies "Liberal Studies - West Chester University." Liberal Studies - West Chester University. West Chester University, 2013. Web. 04 Apr. 2013. "Social Science Education Fact Sheet." Social Science Education Fact Sheet. North Dakota State University, 06 Sept. 2012. Web. 05 Apr. 2013. "Social Science Education Fact Sheet." Social Science Education Fact Sheet. North Dakota State University, 06 Sept. 2012. Web. 05 Apr. 2013. Graff, G. & Birkenstein, C, (2010). They Say I Say. 2nd ed. New York: Norton & Company, Inc. These subjects fall under the social science general education requirement: Anthropology Psychology Sociology Economics Political Science Geography APA Style format Law "What Is Social Science? | ESRC | The Economic and Social Research Council."ESRC News. Economic and Social Research Council, n.d. Web. 07 Apr. 2013. Introduction In researching the social sciences, you need to call into question things you already know. Social Science Research: Principles, Methods, and Practices by Anol Bhattacherjee of University of South Florida - Using elaborate and unsupportable statements that may lead to readers to become skeptical. - Exaggeration on the research you have. - Summarizing other sources. - States the problem & research question Liberal Arts at West Chester Criminology Research Questions Social science is, in its broadest sense, the study of society and the manner in which people behave and influence the world around us. Some social scientists argue that no single definition can cover such a broad range of academic disciplines. Instead they simply define the social sciences by listing the subjects they include. Inappropriate Writing Styles Developmental Studies - Explanation of the paper. "Why you chose to study this topic?" Anthropology Economics Review Why is Social Sciences important to West Chester? Political Science “Social science involves the study of people and their interactions with each other, with their social and political institutions and with their environments. Accordingly, the social science education major includes a broad range of courses and subjects. Students are expected to demonstrate both breadth and depth of understanding in the academic disciplines that make up the social sciences.” Research in the Social Sciences "Liberal Studies - West Chester University." Liberal Studies - West Chester University. West Chester University, 2013. Web. 04 Apr. 2013. Conclusion "Social Science" "What Is Social Science? | ESRC | The Economic and Social Research Council."ESRC News. Economic and Social Research Council, n.d. Web. 07 Apr. 2013. Linguistics Appropriate Writing Styles - Sums everything up -Writers view of the subject http://www.wcupa.edu/_academics/sch_cas/psp/documents/gen_ed.pdf Sociology Courses must be selected from outside the student's major department and a 6 credit total is needed to fill the requirement. Results Research Articles They would ask: "Do you agree, disagree, or some combination of both, with what has been said to others?" "What reasons can you give for why you feel that way?" "And so what?" "Who should be interested in what you have to say, and why?" Experience should be used in the introduction to provide relevance. When conducting research make sure to be precise. If readers can’t duplicate the research through your writing, it’s not clear enough. Replication is a critical standard for the social sciences. - Talks about the results. "What did the findings mean?" Human Geography - Numbers and Data To find more information on research in the social sciences:site for tools for research -https://iriss.stanford.edu/Tools tips on writing in the social sciences -http://www.dartmouth.edu/~writing/materials/student/soc_sciences/sociology.shtml Psychology Graff, G. & Birkenstein, C, (2010). They Say I Say. 2nd ed. New York: Norton & Company, Inc. - Starting off with broad and bold statements. - Make a clear case on why
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