Sociological Imagination Essay

C. Wright Mills defined the sociological imagination as the capacity for individuals to understand the relationship between their individual lives and the broad social forces that influence them. In other words, the sociological imagination helps people link their own individual biographies to the broader forces of social life: “Neither the life of an individual nor the history of a society can be understood without understanding both” (Mills 1959).

In this assignment, you will use a sociological imagination to analyze a situation that has happened in your life and has had a huge impact on you.

Format Requirements

• Length: Approximately 500-700 words, and should be very specific about the terms and concepts mentioned in your book.

• Font: 12 point Times New Roman or comparable
• Citation Style: APA style formatting is required. The body of the paper must include citations according to the APA style format, and these sources should be included in your reference page. Every assignment should contain at least three references.
• For more information about the written assignments, please refer to the course syllabus.
• APA style formatting is
  required for this written assignment. The body of the paper must include citations according to the APA style
  format. Every assignment should contain at least three references. Please include 1 reference/citation form the book which is attached.

Grading Rubric:

Assignment Component:

The paper is content rich, all questions have been answered, and analysis is evident.

The paper is effective in supporting the student’s argument

The paper is well organized with a logical flow.

Writing Component:

The paper contains correct grammar, spelling, and sentence structure.

The paper follows all formatting guidelines, including page-length and APA formatting requirements (in-text citations AND reference page).

Research Component:

The student provides supporting evidence for her/his argument.

The student uses at least two quality resources outside of the textbook to support her/his argument.