I do have a strong preference for clear, straightforward exposition of your ideas, and I insist on correct spelling and complete sentences. If you know you have problems with spelling, use a spell checker or dictionary. Any standard form may be used for references, but you should be careful to give credit to others when you use their ideas or words and to use quotation marks when you quote directly. If you are looking for a standard form to use, I suggest the one used in the American Sociological Review . Each issue contains a brief guide for authors which describes their format.
Term papers are due on the day listed in the course reading list.
Appropriate references should be made to sources you use in your research report. You may discuss your research report with others, but the report must be primarily your own work, and you should acknowledge ideas suggested by others. Sociology department policy prohibits students from submitting a paper to two different courses for credit without advance approval from both instructors. I will not generally be in my office at other times, but, if my schedule does not mesh with yours, I can make an appointment to see you most any time. However, this is not entirely a lecture course, and I will not repeat everything in the readings.