2023 UIC Sociology Colloquium Series
Engaging with theory and literature for papers and proposals - A workshop w/ UIC's Jennifer Jones, Mahesh Somashekhar, Paul-Brian McInerney, and Claire Decoteau
October 18, 2023
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location
BSB 4105
Address
1007 W. Harrison St. Chicago, IL 60607, Chicago, IL 60607
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Four sociology faculty share wisdom and their own experiences. This workshop is designed to help students think about what it means to engage with theory as sociologists. Presenters will share suggestions for connecting empirical interests to existing literatures and presenting findings as contributions to literature.
Key discussion questions:
What is the difference between a literature review and a theoretical framework?
How do I know what my empirical project is a case of?
How do I identify a gap in existing literatures?
How do I identify theories or literatures that can help make sense of my empirical findings?
What does a theoretical intervention look like? And how can I make one?
*Light lunch will be provided
Date posted
Sep 21, 2023
Date updated
Oct 10, 2023