FHHM1114 Introduction To Sociology Trimester | UTAR

Assignment Brief

1. Course Learning Outcome (CLO) and Domain Tested for Group Assignment

2. Guidelines for Group Assignment (Academic Essay)

A. Students are required to prepare an academic essay consists of Part A and Part B with a total pages of no less than 5 pages and no more than 20 pages. The total pages do not include the front page, table of contents, references, appendices, and the assessment marking form.

B. The essay should be a genuine product of the student and not a copy of or a plagiarised version of other people/author(s).

 C. The group essay MUST be organized based on the following order *: 

• Front Cover** (sample can be downloaded on WBLE)
• Table of Contents (listing ALL items with page numbers)
• Part A
• Part B
• References (refer to Section E)
• Appendices (include ALL materials used and arrange them in sequence)
• Assessment Form (sample can be downloaded on WBLE)

* Refer to Section D for the detailed structure.

** Ensure that you have written the title of your assignment on the front cover (refer to the Assignment Question).

D. The group essay MUST be typed according to the following format:

• Font: Times New Roman of size 12
• Paragraph: Break your essay into paragraphs with indentation
• Line spacing: 2.0 with spacing between paragraphs
• Alignment: Justify
• Page layout: Size A4 with 1” margin on all sides and can be printed on either one side or both sides.
• Page number: On the top right corner with the running head on the top left corner

E. The table of contents and the structure of your group essay are shown below:

<Cover Page>

Table of Contents

Part A

1.0 Introduction………………………….….……. <page number>

2.0 Discussion…………………………….….……. <page number>

2.1 Sociological Analysis of <title>*….……….….. <page number>

2.2 Sociological Perspectives of <title>*……. ….. <page number>

3.0 Suggestions/Recommendations.….…………… <page number>

4.0 Conclusion…………………………………….. <page number>

Part B

1.0 Introduction………………………………..… <page number>

2.0 Discussion………………………………….,… <page number>

2.1 Sociological Analysis of <title of article>…,… <page number>

2.2 Sociological Analysis of <Photo 1 & 2>…….. <page number>

3.0 Suggestions/Recommendations……..….……. <page number>

4.0 Conclusion…………………………………..…. <page number>

References                                      

Appendices

Assessment Form

* Write the title according to the Assignment Question.

The content of the essay:

For each of the issues discussed, students MUST define any sociological concepts, theories, and sociological perspectives used in the discussion.

Important: The sources of all information, concepts, statistics, laws, and/or case studies MUST be cited and stated/listed in the reference list (Refer to Section G).

Each information, concept, sociological perspectives, etc., which are related to the questions should be discussed with sufficient and valid elaborations and relevant examples.

The suggestion or the recommendation must include any latest updates or changes to the current situation or condition (e.g., current policies or laws).

*Discuss with the tutor for any enquiries/details related to the content of the essay