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Essay 1 information INSTRUCTIONS To successfully complete this course, you must write an essay based on information found in your textbook Sociology: The Basics, Fourteenth
Edition, by John J. Macionis and selected readings from Seeing Ourselves: Classic, Contemporary, and Cultural Readings in Sociology by John J. Macionis and Nijole V. Benokraitis. You must
only use your textbook and reader to complete the essay exam. No outside sources are allowed. Based on the subjects below, you'll choose one of the topics and submit a well-written argument
based on one of the topics that is 750 to 1,000 words in length. Your essay should be typed in complete paragraph format and double-spaced. Save your cover page, essay, and references page as a
single document in Microsoft Word or rich text format only. Include an APA-style References page. Remember: If you use the exact words of any of the authors, you must use quotation marks
and parenthetical in-text citations. Visit this site to learn more about proper formatting of citations, both in text and on a reference page. Remember, you only need to select one of the following
topics I chose: Economy Begin by reviewing Chapter 8, "Social Stratification," in your textbook, Society: The Basics. In addition, read "Nickel-andDimed: On (Not) Getting by in America,"
(Reading 36) in your reader, Seeing Ourselves. Based on what you've read, argue if a family can survive on a minimum-wage income. Be sure to consider take-home pay and such necessities as
rent, food, transportation, and clothing. Consider whether such things as cable television, Internet, smart phones, and general entertainment should be considered necessities or luxury items in
America. Finally, state your position on whether or not the "American Dream" is still achievable for most Americans.
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Your essay must include n A stated opinion on whether a family can survive on a minimum-wage income n A logical argument based on the readings and your own personal experience (or that of
others) Process Your essay assignment must include 1. A title page 2. The body of your paper (750-1,000 words) 3. References, if needed The Title Page The first page of your paper will be the
title page. Provide the following information: n The title of your chosen topic and the article you are basing your topic on n Your name and student ID n Current date (e.g., November 1, 2017) n
Introduction to Sociology 125 n Essay 1 25017500 Developing the Body of Your Paper As stated earlier, you are to choose one of the assigned topics and create a thoughtful, well-written essay of
750 to 1,000 words based solely from the sources provided (i.e., your textbook and the reader). If you use the exact words of any of the authors, you are required to use quotation marks and provide
proper citations both in the text and a properly formatted reference page. To learn more about the proper American Psychological Association(APA) way of formatting in-text citations and a
reference page, please visit any of these places: Formatting Format your paper using a standard font, such as Times New Roman, 12-point, double-spaced. Set the margins at a standard 1-inch on
all sides. Since you've given your information on the title page, no header is necessary. The standard style format for citations is American Psychological Association (APA).