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Careers for the B.A. in SociologyStudents who graduate with a B.A. in sociology and enter the job market directly will find themselves competing with other liberal arts students, but with an advantage–knowledge of key social factors and a firm grasp on research design and methods. This advantage of the B.A. sociology program provides breadth and the potential for adaptability. Although few occupations include “sociologist” in their title at the bachelor’s level, the sociological perspective is

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About This GuideInformation literacy (IL) is often assumed to focus solely on research skills, but it comprises so much more than that. Information literacy involves examining the sociocultural production of information and knowledge, and encouraging students to approach all information production and consumption in a critical manner. This guide is designed to serve as an introduction to incorporating information literacy (IL) into your courses through small changes that can create meaningful

non-PLU researchersAre you collaborating with a member of the PLU community?If you wish to conduct research at PLU that has already been approved by your institution (primary IRB), you must also receive approval from the PLU HPRB. The review performed by the primary IRB must meet the human subject protection requirements of the PLU HPRB. Approval by the primary IRB does not guarantee approval by the PLU HPRB. In some cases, the PLU HPRB may be willing to consider a reliance agreement with your

College students struggle with identifying an appropriate scope for their research and with matching their research strategies to the needs of their work or project. By spending time on determining their information needs, students can begin to see both when a focus is too broad or too narrow, and how to target their research efforts toward relevant information, rather than whatever appears first. As expert researchers, we often determine our needs without necessarily writing them down, but by

Substantive knowledge in the central theories and concepts to self-directed work. Demonstrate a Competence in Writing.Demonstrate competence in reading and understanding elite political analysis.Demonstrate writing competence with respect to assigned topics.Demonstrate research and writing competence in independent research. Demonstrate research and writing competence in self-directed original research and convey substantive knowledge using research, writing, and oral communication. Methods: exhibit