1. Identify a key important sociological question from your chosen topic above. Visit the library or electronic databases and do some research online. Collect relevant evidence and examples from recent studies. Your sociological arguments must be supported by numerous facts and documentation (with proper reference).
2. Take detailed notes and include the most important pieces of information about each source.
3. Organize your materials and prepare your work area. Formulate a strong thesis. Your thesis must be debatable and focused so that it can be supported by the evidence you gather for your paper.
4. Make an outline for the rest of your sociology essay paper. Make sure that each part of your sociology essay supports the thesis you have formulated. Indicate the topic for each paragraph or section. Include references to your sources.
5. Write your essay introduction. Your introductory paragraph should be concise and focused. Write your body paragraphs. Use relevant data, specific examples and evidence to support the main points in each one. Make sure you include clear transitions between the paragraphs in your academic essay. Summarise with a good conclusion
6. Cite at least three to five sources or references using APA.
