1. Introduction:
Introduce your argument using words from the question. Remember, sociologists never agree!
Define key terms
Sociologists disagree about…
Some sociologists would argue________, whereas others would argue _________
Paragraph one: Explore one sociological argument.
Point: Write a point giving one sociological perspective on the question.
Explanation: Explain your point in more detail
Evidence: Give evidence in the form of a sociologist’s name, a statistic or an example.
Link: Link back to the question using words from the question
Functionalist sociologists such as Durkheim would argue…
They believe that...
Their perspective on....
Statistics show...
For example, ....
Sociological research shows...
Therefore, some sociologists believe...
Paragraph two: Explore a different sociological argument. Begin with ‘However’
Point
Explanation
Evidence
Link (use words from the question!)
However, Marxist sociologists disagree with this….
They argue...
For example...
This demonstrates …
Paragraph three: Explore another sociological argument.
Link
Feminist sociologists believe…, disagreeing with Marxists.
Sociological evidence shows...
This suggests...
Conclusion: Bring your argument to a conclusion.
Answer the question – your answer must follow on from what you have written already!
In conclusion…
To conclude…
The evidence suggests

2. Essay question
Different sociological ideas about the question
Key terms/ ideas to include
Introduction
Paragraph one
Point:
Evidence:
Paragraph two
Point:
Evidence:
Paragraph three
Point:
Evidence:
Conclusion:
Essay question
Different sociological ideas about the question
Key terms/ ideas to include
Introduction
Paragraph one
Point:
Evidence:
Paragraph two
Point:
Evidence:
Paragraph three
Point:
Evidence:
Conclusion: