SOC221H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Jenny Mccarthy, Diabetes Canada, Cocoa Puffs
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Durkheim looked at existing data, was able to look for patterns and develop a cornerstone in sociology o. Examples of how we see research in everyday life. Important to understand different methodologies, benefit of research. Usually a link between research and social policy. Example: 20 years ago, research came out about what was happening in the classroom. Significant concern that girls were being left behind in the classroom, gender inequalities. Teachers were not bad people, happening without them even knowing. Interactions between students and male or female students. Lead to different educational policies meant to address the issue. Will be doing first three steps of the research cycle. Every week provide with course content that ultimately goes into research proposal. Although this assignment is worth 40% it comes in phases. Don"t have to put all of your eggs in the basket, receive feedback. Helps to talk about the alternative sources of knowledge.
