This paper will be a comparison of two theorists we read in class. I have started a very rough outline with the focus being on Goffman and Bourdieu on Habitus and Stigma, and can attach but was very poorly done. Still wanting this paper to be comparitive between Goffman and Bourdieu with the focus being on the attached articles, “Stigma: Notes on the Management of Spoilied Identity by Erving Goffman”, “Interaction Ritual- ON FACE-WORK by Erving Goffman”, “An Invitation to Reflexive Sociology by Pierre Bourdieu”,
but will attach others that can be used. Please only use the attatched readings as sources.
This paper should be between 1500 and 2000 words. Students are strenuously discouraged (but not prevented) from using secondary sources. The paper should have a clear argument that uses evidence from the theorists to prove the argument.
The body paragraphs should have all the key elements of an essay’s body paragraph (see attached link). You should have at least one quote from the texts as evidence and the paragraph should be organized around a key idea. Some useful information here:
https://depts.washington.edu/owrc/Handouts/Strong%20Body%20Paragraphs.pdf
The Comparisons
You can compare any two assigned readings on the syllabus, including those we have not yet read, but they must be works we have (or will) read in this class. You cannot use any works from the authors in this class that are not in the syllabus (for example, something else written by Bourdieu).
You cannot compare two readings from the same author. You may use multiple readings from an author as part of your “comparison” of that author to another author. For example, you may multiple both Goffman readings as evidence in a comparison of Goffman and Bourdieu.
An Argument
Your paper must be an actual argument and not simply a summary. The key piece is you have to convince the reader of something about the relationship between the texts that is not necessarily obvious, for example that Bourdieu is more capable of understanding the role of power than Goffman. Then you should prove your point. You should engage possible counter-arguments in your text: what would someone who disagrees with you say about your argument and why would they be wrong?
Evidence
You should have at least one, and possibly more direct quotes from the text in each paragraph. Papers that only cite or acknowledge the powerpoints or lectures will not be graded higher than a C.
The paper will be graded as follows:
A+/- (100/95/90 percent): A coherent, well-organized argument with original insights into
meaningful differences and similarities between the authors and texts. Expands significantly beyond lecture and session discussion. Superior use of primary sources to make arguments. No errors,
minor or major. Excellent (though not necessarily perfect) style, grammar, and form.
B +/- (89/85/80): A good though imperfect argument with a capable description of similarities and
differences between the authors and texts. Expands beyond lecture and section discussion. Good
style, grammar, and form.
C +/- (79/75/70): A simple comparison that might not necessarily be an argument, but nonetheless
adequately describes the similarities and differences between the texts. Expands at least slightly from discussion in lecture and section. Inconsistent use of primary sources to make arguments. No major errors though more minor. Adequate style, grammar, and form.
D +/- (69/65/60): An adequate description of similarities and differences that does not significantly
advance beyond what was discussed in lecture and section. Inadequate use of primary source
citations. Major errors. Poor style, grammar, and form.
F (59): An inadequate description with no argument. Very poor style, grammar, and form. No
primary sources.
Incomplete: (0 percent): Not turned in or plagiarized.
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