Last updated 02/03/2020 Checked for S1 2020
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Disclaimer: The information provided on this page is meant as a guide only. All details were correct as at the date noted - check your assessment information and Blackboard announcements for any changes that may have been made by your lecturer.
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| Written Assessment 1: Annotated bibliography |
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- Create an annotated bibliography which will help you to construct your actual essay for Written Assessment 2:
C. Wright Mills stated that the ‘sociological imagination’ involved making a link between personal troubles and public issues and identified unemployment as one example of this link.
Explain the ‘sociological imagination’ and use another example to show how personal troubles are linked to public issues.
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| Resources needed |
- 'The sociological gaze: Linking private lives to public issues' in your Course Readings, plus
- At least 3 other sociological texts (books, journal articles)
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| Referencing style |
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| Example Library catalogue searches |
- "sociological imagination" AND [topic]
- [topic] AND sociolog*
- Book a Librarian if you're having trouble finding sources.
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Suggested readings
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| How the Library can help with this assignment |
- Finding the academic sources you need.
- Accessing ejournals and ebooks.
- Guidance evaluating your sources (what to think about).
- Assistance with referencing.
- Book a Librarian to get assistance.
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| Other things that will help |
- There is a library module in your Blackboard course that will help with this assignment (in 'Assessment')
- Academic Skills: Annotated Bibliography guide
- If you're close to campus, why not drop in to the GP Building (Callaghan) or to a Writing Drop-In in the Library (Ourimbah) for assignment assistance
- Need online advice on your academic writing? You can email a draft of your work to OFonline-econsult@newcastle.edu.au [please allow 48 hours turnaround]
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| Written Assessment 2: Essay |
| Topic |
- Build upon your annotated bibliography (Written Assessment 1) in order to write a full essay:
C. Wright Mills stated that the ‘sociological imagination’ involved making a link between personal troubles and public issues and identified unemployment as one example of this link.
Explain the ‘sociological imagination’ and use another example to show how personal troubles are linked to public issues.
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| Resources needed |
- At least 4 peer-reviewed sociological texts
- You will find that you need additional sources to Written Assignment 1 to successfully complete the essay
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| Referencing style |
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| Example Library catalogue searches |
- "sociological imagination" AND [topic]
- [topic] AND sociolog*
- Book a Librarian if you're having trouble finding sources.
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Suggested readings
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| How the Library can help with this assignment |
- Finding the academic sources you need.
- Accessing ejournals and ebooks.
- Assistance with referencing.
- Book a Librarian to get assistance.
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| Other things that will help |
- There is a library module in your Blackboard course that will help with this assignment (in 'Assessment')
- Academic Skills: How to Write an Essay guide
- If you're close to campus, why not drop in to the GP Building (Callaghan) or to a Writing Drop-In in the Library (Ourimbah) for assignment assistance
- Need online advice on your academic writing? You can email a draft of your work to OFonline-econsult@newcastle.edu.au [please allow 48 hours turnaround]
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