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The sociological imagination is a significant departure from so-called common sense understandings. Write a 2-page paper (600 words) in APA format focused on how sociological research applies key theoretical paradigms in understanding at least one important social problem. Cite and use at least one additional outside source for this paper. Your paper must address the following: 1. Provide direct reference to our reading material and define the sociological imagination. 2. Explain in detail how the sociological imagination is important to the scientific work of sociologists. For example, how is the sociological imagination used in sociological research? Provide at least one example. 3. After doing your own independent research, analyze an important issue in society from the sociological imagination perspective and contrast this with a non-sociological analysis. 4. Finally, provide at least one example of how the sociological imagination is currently used in public policy. For example, how is the sociological imagination used in order to deal with affordable housing shortages, combating crime, or city planning? ------------------------------ STUDY MATERIALSTextbook Readings - Read Chapters 1 and 2 in Griffiths, Keirns, Strayer, Cody-Rydzewski, Scaramuzzo, Sadler, Vyain, Bry, and Jones, Introduction to Sociology <https://openstax.org/details/books/introduction-sociology-2e>. https://openstax.org/books/introduction-sociology-2e/pages/1-1-what-is-sociology Supplemental Study Material - Steele, S. (2011, October 21). Social problems? What is sociology's contribution? <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuoMTV9HfoA> [Video]. Three Minute Sociologist. - Richards, S. (2014, April 22). The wisdom of sociology <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWD6g9CV_sc> [TEDx Talks]. Purpose for writing You effectively establish the context and purpose of the writing assignment or paper. You establish the context and purpose of the writing assignment or paper. You somewhat establish the context and purpose of the writing assignment or paper. You ineffectively establish the context and purpose of the writing assignment or paper. null Definition of the sociological imagination You clearly define the sociological imagination. You satisfactorily define the sociological imagination. You inexactly define the sociological imagination. You insufficiently and/or inaccurately define the sociological imagination. null Explanation of importance You thoughtfully and thoroughly explain how the sociological imagination is important to the scientific work of sociologists and provide at least one compelling example. You capably explain how the sociological imagination is important to the scientific work of sociologists and provide at least one example. You nebulously explain how the sociological imagination is important to the scientific work of sociologists and provide a superficial example. You carelessly explain how the sociological imagination is important to the scientific work of sociologists and provide an insignificant example. null Analysis of important issue You insightfully analyze an important issue in society from the sociological imagination perspective and infallibly contrast this with a non-sociological analysis. You analyze an important issue in society from the sociological imagination perspective and contrast this with a non-sociological analysis. You haphazardly analyze an important issue in society from the sociological imagination perspective and minimally contrast this with a non-sociological analysis. You inaccurately analyze an important issue in society from the sociological imagination perspective and ineptly contrast this with a non-sociological analysis. null Example used in public policy You provide at least one compelling example of how the sociological imagination is currently used in public policy. You provide at least one germane example of how the sociological imagination is currently used in public policy. You provide a vague example of how the sociological imagination is currently used in public policy. You provide an irrelevant example of how the sociological imagination is currently used in public policy. null Evidence You support points and subpoints with abundant clarifying detail, include relevant and clearly attributed sources as necessary, and effectively link ideas; comprehensive evidence extends ideas and fully authenticates the purpose/thesis of the writing assignment or paper. You support points and subpoints with sufficient detail, attribute sources as necessary, and link ideas; evidence relates to the purpose/thesis of the writing assignment or paper. You support points and subpoints with limited detail and improperly link ideas at times; most evidence does not relate to the purpose/thesis of the writing assignment or paper. You inadequately support points and subpoints with irrelevant detail and do not properly link ideas; little, if any, evidence relates to the purpose/thesis of the writing assignment or paper. null Mechanics You write in complete, well-constructed sentences with faultless grammar, word choice, punctuation, and spelling; writing is sharp, coherent, and demonstrates sophisticated clarity. You write in complete sentences with mostly correct grammar, word choice, punctuation, and spelling; minor errors may exist but do not compromise meaning. You write in unclear sentences with significant errors in grammar, word choice, punctuation, and spelling that may compromise meaning. You write in incomplete, incomprehensible sentences filled with serious errors in grammar, word choice, punctuation, or spelling. null APA format You use APA format accurately and consistently. You use APA format with minor violations. You demonstrate an incomplete knowledge of APA format. You do not use APA format. null Attachments area Preview YouTube video Three Minute Sociologist: Social Problems? What is Sociology's Contribution (7 minutes really)? Three Minute Sociologist: Social Problems? What is Sociology's Contribution (7 minutes really)? <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuoMTV9HfoA&authuser=1>Preview YouTube video The wisdom of sociology: Sam Richards at TEDxLacador The wisdom of sociology: Sam Richards at TEDxLacador <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWD6g9CV_sc&authuser=1>