Essays and Research Papers on Social Research

9 pages in length. The writer discusses social interaction skills in toddlers, school-aged children, adolescents and adults; alternative methods for teaching autistic individuals; autistic communication; parental reaction to autism; and the benefits of self-management. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

6 pages in length. Human nature is defined by myriad elements, not the least of which is the social need to categorize people into distinct groupings based upon certain criteria. These innate classifications can represent significant social power, as in the case of beauty, wealth and status, or they can symbolize aspects of society ...

A five page paper which looks at the way in which a research study can be set up to assess the importance of gender in power distribution, the types of properties and symbols which need to be defined, and the broader applications which such studies can have in various sociological fields.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of religious affiliation and acceptance of medical treatment. It explores a published scientific article. Bibliography lists 1 source.

6 pages in length. The writer interviews a seventy-two-year-old woman about life and religion, as well as applies Erik Erikson's eight stages of life. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 9 page paper provides an overview of this subject. Three sections are on sexual mores, crime, and drug abuse. An extensive outline is included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 24 page paper examines divorce in America with a focus on religion. A historical view is presented as well as research on social aspects of divorce in society. Socioeconomic issues are examined. Religion is discussed. A separate section analyzing biblical text is also included. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 4 page contention that "ecause of the dramatic move away from our conservative basis, because of the increase in prominence of groups that differ from that conservative basis, we have become more aware of the upswing in interest regarding conservative and fundamentalist religions". This contention is analyzed from a functionalists and a conflict

3 pages in length. Revenge - while providing some level of cathartic value to an angry or grieving heart - truly does not offer relief in the way the sufferer might think. From a broader perspective, in fact, it only serves to exacerbate the pain brought about by the initial action since what ...

An 11 page overview of the history and provisions of this 1990 Act. The ADA has resulted in a tremendous improvement in regard to the lives of the disabled. There are, however, certain facts which we must acknowledge. These include reports on continued discrimination as well as concerns that the Act results ...

A 3 page definition of eugenics. Traces its development from ancient times to the present. The author warns that with the introduction of new knowledge and technology, both the positives and negatives of selective breeding can be phenomenal. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page essay that defines what child abuse is and describes its history across the ages. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page overview of the factors influencing the formation and change of values. This paper observes that here have been certain shifts in values in U.S. society over the country’s brief two-hundred year history. In turn, there have been numerous factors to which each of these shifts can be attributed. Our ...

Child Abuse # 3 : 8 pages in length. Examines the history of child abuse, the problem's legal definition, its frequency of occurrence in contemporary society (accented by various statistics), and how the problem is prevented/treated. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Chilabu3.wps

5 pages in length. Is America falling apart? It is an interesting question which does not have a singular answer. Even Anthony Burgess is torn as to whether America is truly falling apart or merely moving through a transitional period on its way to better times. His constant allusions to miscreant ...

An 8 page research paper examining public opinions about the impact of social integration and the social environment on political participation relevant to civil rights. The writer looks at things that motivate people to act politically as well as things that cause them to believe that doing so would be futile. An extensive literature review ...

6 pages in length. The writer provides a thorough analysis of a journal article about school violence. No additional sources cited.

This 26 page report discusses the design, implementation, and analysis of a survey regarding the New York Police Department’s emergency 911 service. A “super 911” emergency system was installed in 1996 at the NYPD’s Metro Tech Complex located in Brooklyn. The new system was described at that time as the largest and most complex in the world. “In 1995, ten million ...

This 3 page paper presents a study that is based upon a researcher dressing attractively versus not-attractively and then relating the findings of how this researcher was treated by others based upon her appearance. This paper asserts that physical attractiveness has a dramatic impact upon how others perceive us. This paper includes hypothesis, ...

A 7 page analysis of Malcolm Gladwell’s essay The Naked Face. No additional sources cited.

An 8 page paper that explains and discusses grounded theory methods in research data analysis. The essay discusses the key concepts and steps in this process, including the different coding methods, sampling and when the research ends. The three levels of coding, open, axial, and selective are explained with an example. The essay concludes with ...

This 3 page paper begins by explaining labeling theory, including criticism of the theory. The essay provides examples of prevention programs that would support this perspective. The writer also comments on parenting styles found most effective for preventing delinquency. The essay concludes with comments related to treatment of status offenders. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page essay discusses three social problems many communities face: teenage pregnancy, student literacy rates and illegal aliens. The essay also identifies the community agencies that typically address these problems. Statistical data are included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 14 page report discusses the ways in which the urban world or the place where a significant amount of human beings’ work takes place has also been transformed by technology and the advancement of telecommunications systems. Three interrelated macro-processes, globalization, informationalization, and generalized urban spread are thoroughly reconstructing the social and spatial structure of societies everywhere in the world. Because conventional ...

A 3 page paper. Preparing for and writing a good research report differs by discipline, by intent and purpose, and by intended audience but there are some similar components in any report. This essay discusses some of the differences in preparing for and writing a research report, including components, Bibliography lists 3 sources.