Read Chapter 17 “Introduction” (pp. 582-584).
Provide a generalized view of the overall research topic which establishes the broad context of your monograph.
Explain the research topic’s significance for sociology, the academy, and social attitudes behaviors.
Describe the purpose of your research.
Provide a clear and defined research question that is specific, feasible , and that exceeds simplistic reiteration of another’s ideas.
For research question help, refer to CUNY’s tips for formulating sociological research questions.
Explain how the methods and/or results of the peer-reviewed articles inform your research. E.g.:
