Undergrond music

GENERAL INFORMATION

Overview of
Assignment: Select a social problem or social movement as the primary topic of your paper. You should describe the
problem (or the problem the social movement addresses) – (e.g., Why is it a problem? What geographic
area/populations does it impact—or at least which areas/populations are you focusing on? What are some of the
challenges?) and then describe how this social problem is being addressed by each sector (business, nonprofit,
government).

Include specific examples from at least one organization in each sector where possible. You may also wish to include
a description of how individual citizens address or could address the problem, or any innovative ideas you have for
business, government, or nonprofits to address the problem? Make sure to bring in some of the concepts discussed in
class (e.g., social change, social movements, the role of various sectors, etc.).

Required Length: 5-7 pages (double-spaced)

Points/Weight: The paper is worth 100 points of the course grade.

Purpose: There are three major purposes of this assignment:
1. To learn more about a social problem/movement and the responses of different sectors to that problem.
2. To demonstrate understanding of concepts discussed throughout the course.
3. To improve research, writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills.

Formatting: I leave most formatting to your judgment. Please include your name on the paper and number pages. I
think of 1-inch margins and 12 point font as the standard, so please don’t diverge significantly from this.

Writing: Writing should have a clear line of argument and be well-organized. I strongly suggest that you work from
an outline and do a grammar/spell check before submitting your paper.

Academic Honesty: Academic dishonesty, including any form of plagiarism, is not tolerated and will result in a
failing grade.
Students are expected to be aware of and abide by the Academic Honor Code of Suffolk University. Please see the
course syllabus for additional information.
REFERENCES
Reference List: In-text citations (parenthetical references or footnotes) and a reference list are required. Please
use either the MLA style or the APA style.

Number and Quality of References: A minimum of 5 references is required, including at least 2 academic references
(i.e., books, journal articles). Clearly, reading extensively on a topic contributes to a quality paper. Keep in
mind that the process of searching for references on your topic, as well as reading through them for relevant
information, is part of the value of this assignment. Exploring the approaches of organizations in three different
sectors is likely to involve a review of many resources, so it’s likely that most papers will have a reference list
that exceeds the minimum of 5 references.

Make sure to consider the quality of your sources, as this will be considered in your grade. Although there are many
good resources available on the Internet, there are also a lot of non-reliable sources. Books and academic journals
are generally higher quality resources than various websites. Due to the nature of this assignment, organizational
websites (such as those of businesses, non-profits, government, and activists), news articles, and reports may also
be very helpful. Please do not use Wikipedia or similar sources