[SOLVED] broaden your understanding of a particular sociological concept, idea, or personal experience

You will be required to submit two research papers. Written Assignment 1 will be due at the end of Unit 4 and Written Assignment 2 will be due at the end of Unit 7. Each paper will allow you to broaden your understanding of a particular sociological concept, idea, or personal experience. This written assignment should be 2-3 pages of content in length and include 3 outside sources (in addition to your text). There should be at least 2 full pages  and material on the 3rd page to meet the minimum. However, you are encouraged to go beyond the length requirements. It is also important that at least two of these references be a scholarly journal article (peer-reviewed). Please use the Resources link to find great resources and additional links to references.
Overview:
Since Sociology is the study of people, we have direct involvement every day in our communities, schools, family, and neighborhoods. Talking to people is a major part of the sociology field. This paper will allow you to broaden your understanding of a particular sociological concept.
Instructions:
Written Assignment 1 will require you to interview someone in your community that has dealt with any of the social conflicts that we have discussed in the first half of the term. For example, suicide, bullying, depression, homelessness, discrimination of any kind. These interviews can be done in person, via computer or other means of communication, but a one-on-one interaction is necessary. As a last resort, if you cannot find someone to interview, you can also choose a profession that is front and center with current social conflict and discuss your choice in detail to include sociological perspectives and or other course related material that you see fit. This is an introduction course, so you have some leeway with your direction of your paper, but please make sure you relate it to the material in the first 4 units.
Requirements:
Two to three pages in length, excluding the Title and Reference page.
APA format, including an in-text citation for referenced works.
At least three resources (not including your textbook).
10 points will be deducted for each day the paper is late.
Be sure to read the criteria by which your work will be evaluated before you write and again after you write.
Evaluation Rubric for Written Assignment