SOC412 Week 2 Assignment - Religionin America Websites

Week 2 Assignment 412

SOC412 Week 2 Religionin America Websites 

Religion in America Website

Conduct a computer search of National Religion Databases. Discover and list four database sites and then select two that you will review.The purpose of the assignment is to develop the skill to access and use National Religion Databases. You will analyze various databases and will use your findings in this assignment as a tool for other assignments in this course.

Steps to Follow:

1. Read the section at the end of each chapter of your textbook, perform an internet search for national religion databases.

2. After reviewing a number of websites such as www.aarweb.org or the Pew foundation website, list four of the national religion database websites you investigated. You do not need to provide a parenthetical citation for each website. Just listing them is sufficient.

3. Select two websites from your list above and analyze them.

4. Write a 150-300 word summary analysis for each of your two selected National Religion databases. The analysis should cover the type of data on the site, an example of statistical data from the site, and a statement of how the database will be useful in the study of the sociology of religion.

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

This assignment uses a Scoring Guide. Please review the Scoring Guide prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Course Materials if you need assistance.

Maximum Points: 150.0

Read Chapters 2.

URL:

https://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/taylor-and-francis-inc/2016/religion-in-america_7e.php