You will be required to submit two research papers. Written assignment #1 will be due at the end of Unit 4 and written assignment #2 will be due at the end of Unit 7. Each paper will allow you to broaden your understanding of a particular sociological concept. This paper should be 2-3 pages of content in length and include 3 outside references (not including your text). It is also important that at least two of these references be a scholarly journal article (peer reviewed). relates in some way to your understanding of sociological theory and how social institutions affect individuals and their behaviors.