Controversies surrounding Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder

Instructions/Requirements:
The paper for this class will be an analysis of some kind of sport-related content. That content
can be a news story (or series of stories), some aspect of popular culture (such as a movie), or an
analysis of content over time (for example, an analysis of LeBron James and age over time). The
research paper is an opportunity for you to explore an area of interest to yourself in a more in-
depth manner. You should explore why your topic is sociologically significant and focus on the
what makes it a compelling issue. There is a requirement of at least 10 peer reviewed articles
that relate to the content you are discussing. The paper should be at least 10 pages in length (12pt
Times New Roman, double spaced, 1 inch margins, APA or ASA citation style only).
Papers shorter than 10 full pages will lose at least a letter grade (Paper length does not
include Works Cited or Title pages).
You will need to use peer reviewed articles to appropriately complete this assignment.
o Peer review articles are available through the Hunter Library website
 (http://www.wcu.edu/hunter-library/)
 You should be able to easily find articles through homepage search box.
 Use a variety of keywords in order to define and redefine your search
 This can be a time consuming process, take your time
 Many sociological issues are researched through the aspects of RCGS
 (Race/Class/Gender/Sexuality)
 Try refining your search by including these categories
o While you will likely get by with 10 peer reviewed sources, the best papers will have more
 You will be graded on the following components
o Correct style:
 12 pt. New Times Roman font
 1 inch margins (make sure you check)
 Double spaced
 Reference page with appropriate citation format (APA and ASA only)
 The data base will provide this for you but use Purdue Owl if needed
o (https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/583/01/)
 In-text citations (reference the Owl if needed)
 I need to know where you are getting your information
o Usually takes (Author Year) format: (Mwaniki 2012)
 Limited use of quotes, I want your interpretation, not someone else’s
 Watch for long paragraphs, break up your ideas
o Introduction and Conclusion
 The introduction should tell me where your paper is going, what you will cover
 Also why you are covering your chosen topic
 The conclusion should briefly summarize your paper
 Also where you feel things should go into the future
o For example, what policies might alleviate global poverty?
o Body
 Use headers to break up thoughts and transitions
 Academic writing is not always about smooth transitions
 Reference the Owl to see how headings are formatted
 Cite, cite, cite
 Unless you have actually done research on your topic you are building on the
work of someone else
 Proofread
 Comma use, grammar, spelling, etc.
 Interpretation and making connections
 Perhaps most important. This class is not about issues that somehow stand in
isolation from each other. I want to see that you recognize how different
social problems are related and intersect. You should also try to synthesize
your sources into a coherent argument, meaning that I do not want a paper of
individual article summaries. The papers receiving the highest grades will
accomplish the above requirements