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Resources for Major Sociology Project Ideas toc

=5 KEY COMPONENTS=
 * **Challenging research question**
 * **Scholarly reading**
 * **Formal writing/research**
 * **Unique audience**
 * **Criteria to assess one's own project**

=**PROJECT DESCRIPTION + INFO **= =MAJOR SOCIOLOGY PROJECT FALL 2011 SCHEDULE= =Quality Examples of the Major Sociology Research Project= =Sociology Major Project Wrap Up=


 * = **Sociology Major Project -- Original Research Questions** =
 * Wooyon, Jennifer Soc: Why do good-looking people earn more money?
 * Unique Audience (UA): Employers in companies, plastic surgeons.
 * Kyu, David Soc: Are men being unfairly treated as woman's rights are increasing?
 * UA: An ex-member of Korea's Ministry of Gender Equality
 * Grace, Cindy SocHow does the physical setup of a workplace affect the productivity of workers?
 * UA: http://www.ted.com/conversations
 * Andrew, Chris SocHow do video games influence people's behavior?
 * UA: http://www.psychforums.com/
 * Steve, Joon SocWhat are the differences between people's perceptions of certain drugs (such as alcohol, marijuana, etc.) in differing regions?
 * UA: reddit.com/r/trees
 * Brian, Billy SocTo what extent do people behave differently in the presence of their friends?
 * UA: Paul from EPS. Sociology Major
 * Justin, Eric SocWhat is the connection between eating habits and stress?
 * UA: Ms. Kim (Justin's Aunt) - Currently majoring in psychology.
 * Leen SocHow does room color affect people's mood and behavior?
 * UA: Artist and interior designer, Nadine AlShaikh
 * Eun Kyung SocHow does the media affect people’s perspectives about plastic surgery?
 * UA: plastic surgeon (Dr. Chang)
 * Kyla Soc: How does urbanization affect human behavior?
 * UA: Mr. David Koellein, Associate Professor and Chair at O'More College of Design
 * Christine Soc: How accurately does one's profile on social media such as Facebook reflect his/her personality?
 * UA:Ms.Dorsett (KIS psychology)
 * Jenny SocWhy do people often do the things they don't like to do and should they?
 * UA: http://www.ted.com/conversations/7492/why_do_people_often_do_the_thi.html
 * Minae SocAre creative people more successful in the workplace?
 * UA: http://www.ted.com/conversations