Throughout the semester, you will research an area of
interest in the field of sociology. This project is divided into two sections:
Basic and Applied Research. The first
quarter focuses on basic research, meaning accessing existing information on
your topic. During the second quarter, you will apply your knowledge by
directly researching the area in the social environment.
First
Quarter: Blogging
Ø
By 3:00
pm each Monday, you will post to your blog with an article, website, video,
photo, etc. pertaining to your area of focus.
Ø
By 3:00
pm on 4 select Fridays, you will post a response to another student’s blog
post from that week. You may not post to the same student twice. Both sociology
classes will be linked from our main page and you are encouraged to respond to
students from the other section.
Ø
As the blog owner, facilitate conversation
within your posts. Reply to those who have commented on your blogs, post
questions, and consider these perspectives in your future posts.
Ø
Be creative… add different layouts, links,
and images to enhance your audience’s experience.
Ø
Each post should include
o a
brief summary/synopsis of the
article, website, video etc. (This should be about 1 paragraph)
o Your analysis/
reflection of the article (etc.) as it applies to your topic and our class
discussions (1 paragraph).
Ø
It is expected that you will make
connections throughout the quarter and diversify your research.
Ø
Include hyperlinks
(meaning, don’t just copy and paste a URL—create a hyperlink to a website or
document)
Ø
Embed
videos (don’t just link me to YouTube…. Embed the
video in your post. If you are using Hulu or another site that cannot embed,
then a hyperlink is acceptable).
Ø
Insert
Images
Ø
Be creative and analytical in your posts!
Point Breakdown- 200 POINTS TOTAL
150 points = Your own
blog posts
40 Points = Your response
to other students’ blogs
10 Points = Your discussion
facilitation within your posts, critical thinking, and creativity on your blog
200 POINTS
QUARTER
1
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Your
Blogs
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Respond
To Another Student’s Blog
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Week #
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Date Due
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Topic
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Points
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Date Due
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Points
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1
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1/24
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Introduction
to your Topic
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20
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x
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--
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2
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1/27
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Article/Website
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20
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Fri 1/31
(#1)
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10
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3
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2/3
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Video
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20
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Fri 2/7 (#2)
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10
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4
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2/10
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Choice
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20
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x
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5
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2/24
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Choice
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20
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Fri 2/28 (#3)
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10
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6
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3/3
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Article/Website
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20
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X
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--
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7
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3/10
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Choice
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20
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Fri 3/14 (#4)
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10
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8
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3/17
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Summary
of Research
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10
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x
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TOTALS
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150
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40
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***IMPORTANT***
WHEN POSTING, please Number your blog posts in
the title of each and please number your response posts. For example:
·
Your
Post Title: “#1 Intro to Topic- Social Media”
·
When
responding to another student: “(#2) I thought your video was an excellent
representation of…”
Second
Quarter: Applied Research
v
Utilizing a sociological research method, you
will develop a plan to directly evaluate their topic. Methods include naturalistic
observation, survey research, archival research, case studies, and
experimentation. More details will be
explained in class.
v
Blogging: Students will blog their research
plans and process by 3:00 on each assigned Friday.
v
Presentation: In May, you will present your
research findings to the class. You will use Prezi or PowerPoint to aid in your
presentation
Point Breakdown- 200 POINTS TOTAL
80 points = Your own blog
posts
100 Points = Presentation
20 Points = Creativity, critical
analysis, interaction with other students, participation during presentations
200 POINTS
Quarter
2
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Your
Blogs
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Week #
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Date Due
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Topic
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Points
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1
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3/31
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Suggested
Research Method/Why
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20
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2
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4/7
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Strategy/Plan For research
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20
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3
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4/14
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Revised
Summary/Plan/Update
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20
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4
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4/28
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Final Summary/Reaction
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20
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TOTALS
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80
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PRESENTATION DATES: 5/5, 5/7, 5/8, & 5/12
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PRESENTATION RUBRIC
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Max Points
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Your Points
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Presentation
·
Title slide w/
your name and Topic (2 pts)
·
Introduction to
Topic (3 pts) – what did you study and why
·
Main Topics
Summary (30 pts)
o
Key points-
§ Background
information on topic
§ What/How did you
study?
§ What were your
results?
·
Conclusion
(10 pts)
o
Brief summary statement—now that you found your
results, what do you think it means?
·
Future Research Suggestion (15 pts) – What should people focus on studying in the
future? Why?
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60
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Presentation Skills
·
Public Speaking
Skills (15pts)
o
Eye contact, Voice, Posture
·
Limited text on slides, mastery of knowledge in
presentation (15pts)
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30
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Other Requirements
·
Time Limit- 5-8
minutes (5pts)
·
Print a hard
copy of slides (3 per page with notes section for PPT –or- PDF of Prezi) for
me the day of your presentation (5pts)
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10
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Please Note: If you are absent on the day
of your presentation, you will lose 5 points. You will present in the very
next class. Extenuating circumstances should be communicated ASAP.
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TOTAL: 100
POINTS
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