Each student must write a minimum five-page research essay on one of the following sociological topics:
1. Religious cults and their role in the life of society
2. Criminal Justice Reform
3. Discrimination against immigrants. Analyze the situation in the U.S. and what solutions we can apply to stop this phenomenon from social and political point of view.
Note: Essays written on topics other than the aforementioned will not receive credit.
Essays must include:
 At least (3) references.
 Essays must have one-inch margins, be double-spaced, and typed (in 12 point font using either Arial or Times New Roman).
 A cover page must also be included.
 All sources used must be properly cited using MLA style. 25 points will be deducted if sources are not properly cited throughout the body of your essay.
 A reference page (bibliography) listing the sources must also accompany essay.
 25 points will be deducted for each page that does not meet the five-page requirement.
 25 points will be deducted if there is no cover page.
 25 points will be deducted if there is no reference page.
*Cover page and reference page are not to be counted toward five-page essay requirement.