Research Report: Explore the relationship between work and poverty.

WORD COUNT: 1500 words

Produce a full research report outlining your interpretation of the data presented below.

In your report consider the following:

• Relationship between education, work and poverty.
• Factors that contribute to in-work poverty.
• Sociological perspectives on work and poverty.

Reading list:

Butler, P., 2017, ‘Record 60% of Britons in poverty are in working families – Report’, The Guardian, 22 May, [Online] Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/may/22/record-britons-in-work-poverty-families-study-private-rented-housing, [Accessed 16 March 2018]

Hick, R. and Lanu, A., 2017, In-work poverty in the UK: Problem, policy analysis and platform for action, Cardiff University, [Online] Available at: https://www.nuffieldfoundation.org/sites/default/files/files/Hick%20and%20Lanau%20_%20In-Work%20Poverty%20in%20the%20UK.pdf, [Accessed 16 March 2018]

Lohmann, H. and Marx, I. (eds.), 2018, Handbook of In-work Poverty, Cheltenham: Edward Elgar

DATA

The data below is taken from various sources (Joseph Rowntree Foundation; EuroFound, The Living Wage Commission) but each relates to poverty, work and education.

Data set 1

Data set 2

Data set 3

Data set 4

See below

Learning outcomes assessed:

1. Display an understanding of sociological concepts and a knowledge of sociological theory.

1. Explain the uses of sociological theories in helping us understand society.

1. Apply understanding of sociological concepts and a knowledge of sociological theory.

1. Appreciate the significance of a range of issues which have an impact on the nature and development of a society.

1. k) Display knowledge of research methods relevant to Sociology.

1. l) Conduct investigations into specific sociological problems and reflect on

1. Analyse and synthesise key concepts to demonstrate effective academic writing skills.

1. Develop independent research skills and autonomy.

Penalties will be applied to any work submitted late.  No submissions may be made more than 24 hours after the deadline – work will not be accepted or marked.

Attention –Please note:

You must do all of the following:

• Download and print Assessment Submission Form (RESIT) which must be submitted as a print copy to the ISC post box. This form is available on Moodle.

• On the front sheet write the exact title of the report and SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT 1 RESIT. Also on this front sheet, include your candidate number and a word count (the word count should not exceed 10% above or below the required number of words for this assignment).

• Write your candidate number on the top right corner of each page of your report.

• You must submit your report to Turnitin through Moodle. On successful submission to Turnitin, you will receive a receipt number which must be entered on the Assessment Submission Form which you will submit to the ISC post box.

• Make sure all quotes, summaries and paraphrases are correctly referenced as explained in the RHI Harvard Referencing Guide. In addition, make sure a full alphabetical bibliography is included at the end of your report, detailing all texts cited in the body of the report and any others that have been consulted. The Bibliography must follow the format laid out in the RHI Harvard Referencing Guide.

• Avoid using Wikipedia and some other commercial websites as sources because they may not be acceptable as evidence in your writing. If you have any doubts about what sources are viewed as non-academic, please check with your tutor.

• Word process your work in Arial or Times Roman in size 12 font and use double-spacing.

• Make it clear where paragraphs begin and end by leaving an extra space between paragraphs.

• Ensure that your word processor uses UK spelling and adheres to UK grammar rules.