Your essay should be between 4 pages, typed, double-spaced, 12-font times (you may go over 4 pages).   You should develop a thesis (main overarching idea) to tie together your ideas, incorporating the questions/points in the prompt.  You are required to use class sources.  The title page, works cited page, etc. are not part of the 4 pages.  
Week #1 Mini-Essay Prompt: Sociology as a Science
What is sociology?   What makes sociology a science?   What role do myths, stories,  and opinions play in sociology?  How do sociologists take everyday Please incorporate into your mini-essay concepts such as sociological imagination, positivism, empiricism, reliability, and validity to enhance and develop your analysis.  Please be sure to refer back to the grading rubric as you are constructing and developing your essay. Topic:  Introduction: Sociological Imagination, Critical Thinking, Ways of Knowing, & Scientific Inquiry
Sources- Required Reading for Week #1:  
Please click links for required readings:
* https://www.thoughtco.com/sociological-imagination-3026756
* https://opentextbc.ca/introductiontosociology2ndedition/chapt*er/chapter-2-sociological-research/