The goal of this assignment is for you to achieve an understanding some social and
sociological element of death in dying that extends beyond course material. You will pick a topic in the
death and dying, find at least 5 sociological research studies on the topic, and do public sociology (i.e.,
take sociological and sociologically-minded research and make it accessible a general audience). This
involves 2 things: 1) Translating academic work in a way into language that someone who has never
taken a sociology course – and, perhaps, has never attended college – can understand; and 2)
Presenting that translation in a familiar, recognizable way. You will accomplish this through Vox
“Explained”-style article.
Project assignment breakdown:
Research proposal: April 15 (2.5pts)
Progress report: May 6 (2.5pts)
Final Project: May 20 (35pts)
I will upload 5 different files that are all explaining the instructions to this assignment. Please read all 5 and make sure to complete all tasks please. There will also be an example provided so that you know what is expected.
