An 8- to 12-page paper, should be well developed and convey your understanding of the readings and concepts. It should also adequately answer the question. Your paper should be organized, coherent, and unified; it should also be free of spelling and grammatical errors. When quoting or paraphrasing from the text or other sources, be sure to cite the source of information properly according to MLA or APA guidelines Decide which classical theorist impresses you the most and which theorist impresses you the least. Write a detailed essay in which you explain: Each theorist's basic assumptions, concepts, and principles The reasons for your choices Your reasons should be based on your critical analysis of how well each theory advances our understanding of the social world.