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RebekahHeacock: /* Assignment 3: Project Outline */

2011-03-10T14:39:36Z

Assignment 3: Project Outline

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	'''Due March 22'''		'''Due March 22'''

	Submit an outline of your project along with a description of the methodological approach you will take for the project. If you are taking an empirical approach, describe how you will structure your observations and data gathering. '''[[Assignments#Group_Work\|You may work in groups]]''', provided you have submitted a short paragraph to the instructors by March 15 explaining why a group approach to your proposed topic for the final project makes sense.		Submit an outline (2-4 pages, including a list of related materials and sources) of your project along with a description of the methodological approach you will take for the project. If you are taking an empirical approach, describe how you will structure your observations and data gathering.

			'''[[Assignments#Group_Work\|You may work in groups]]''', provided you have submitted a short paragraph to the instructors by March 15 explaining why a group approach to your proposed topic for the final project makes sense.

	'''Submit your outline and description here: [[Assignment 3 Submissions]]'''		'''Submit your outline and description here: [[Assignment 3 Submissions]]'''

Robf: /* Assignment 3: Project Outline */

2011-03-08T23:30:06Z

Assignment 3: Project Outline

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	'''Due March 22'''		'''Due March 22'''

	Submit an outline of your project along with a description of the methodological approach you will take for the project. If you are taking an empirical approach, describe how you will structure your observations and data gathering. '''[[Assignments#Group_Work\|You may work in groups]]''', provided you have submitted a short paragraph to the instructors by March 1 explaining why a group approach to your proposed topic for the final project makes sense.		Submit an outline of your project along with a description of the methodological approach you will take for the project. If you are taking an empirical approach, describe how you will structure your observations and data gathering. '''[[Assignments#Group_Work\|You may work in groups]]''', provided you have submitted a short paragraph to the instructors by March 15 explaining why a group approach to your proposed topic for the final project makes sense.

	'''Submit your outline and description here: [[Assignment 3 Submissions]]'''		'''Submit your outline and description here: [[Assignment 3 Submissions]]'''

RebekahHeacock at 15:07, 28 February 2011

2011-02-28T15:07:27Z

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	'''[[Assignments#Assignment_3:_Project_Outline\| Assignment 3]]''' \| [[Assignment 3 Submissions\|Submissions]]<br />		'''[[Assignments#Assignment_3:_Project_Outline\| Assignment 3]]''' \| [[Assignment 3 Submissions\|Submissions]]<br />
	''Due March 8''		''Due March 22''

	'''[[Assignment 4 Details and Links]]''' \| [[Assignment 4 Submissions\|Submissions]]<br />		'''[[Assignment 4 Details and Links]]''' \| [[Assignment 4 Submissions\|Submissions]]<br />
	''Due April 5''		''Due April 12''

	'''[[Final Project]]''' \| [[Final Projects\|Submissions]]<br />		'''[[Final Project]]''' \| [[Final Projects\|Submissions]]<br />
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	===Assignment 3: Project Outline===		===Assignment 3: Project Outline===
	'''Due March 8'''		'''Due March 22'''

	Submit an outline of your project along with a description of the methodological approach you will take for the project. If you are taking an empirical approach, describe how you will structure your observations and data gathering. '''[[Assignments#Group_Work\|You may work in groups]]''', provided you have submitted a short paragraph to the instructors by March 1 explaining why a group approach to your proposed topic for the final project makes sense.		Submit an outline of your project along with a description of the methodological approach you will take for the project. If you are taking an empirical approach, describe how you will structure your observations and data gathering. '''[[Assignments#Group_Work\|You may work in groups]]''', provided you have submitted a short paragraph to the instructors by March 1 explaining why a group approach to your proposed topic for the final project makes sense.
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	===Assignment 4: Rough Draft and Bonus AV Credit===		===Assignment 4: Rough Draft and Bonus AV Credit===
	'''Due April 5'''		'''Due April 12'''

	'''[[Assignments#Group_Work\|You may work in groups]]''', provided you have submitted a short paragraph to the instructors by March 1 explaining why a group approach to your proposed topic for the final project makes sense.		'''[[Assignments#Group_Work\|You may work in groups]]''', provided you have submitted a short paragraph to the instructors by March 1 explaining why a group approach to your proposed topic for the final project makes sense.

Alexleavitt: /* Assignment 2: Prospectus */

2011-02-18T16:00:47Z

Assignment 2: Prospectus

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	For this assignment, you will choose a topic that will be later developed into your '''[[Final Project]]'''. '''[[Assignments#Group_Work\|You may work in groups.]]'''		For this assignment, you will choose a topic that will be later developed into your '''[[Final Project]]'''. '''[[Assignments#Group_Work\|You may work in groups.]]'''
	* Write a one page prospectus (no more than 400 words). Thinking of the big picture: write your research questions, prepare your potential arguments, and do a bit of research. Use links as appropriate.		* Read the description of the final project on the [[Final Project]] page.
			* Write a one page prospectus (no more than 400 words) of a topic you would like work on for your final project. Thinking of the big picture: write your research questions, prepare your potential arguments, and do a bit of research. Use links as appropriate.
	* The goal is to '''identify a focused research question (or set of research questions)''' and to explain how you will answer these questions. What methodologies will you use or observable behaviors will you examine to address your topic? What case study/community will you use? For some research question examples, see the [[Research_questions]] page.		* The goal is to '''identify a focused research question (or set of research questions)''' and to explain how you will answer these questions. What methodologies will you use or observable behaviors will you examine to address your topic? What case study/community will you use? For some research question examples, see the [[Research_questions]] page.

Alexleavitt: /* Assignment 2: Prospectus */

2011-02-18T15:41:00Z

Assignment 2: Prospectus

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	For this assignment, you will choose a topic that will be later developed into your '''[[Final Project]]'''. '''[[Assignments#Group_Work\|You may work in groups.]]'''		For this assignment, you will choose a topic that will be later developed into your '''[[Final Project]]'''. '''[[Assignments#Group_Work\|You may work in groups.]]'''
	* Write a one page prospectus (no more than 400 words). Thinking of the big picture: write your research questions, prepare your potential arguments, and do a bit of research. Use links as appropriate.		* Write a one page prospectus (no more than 400 words). Thinking of the big picture: write your research questions, prepare your potential arguments, and do a bit of research. Use links as appropriate.
	* The goal is to '''identify a focused research question (or set of research questions)''' and to explain how you will answer these questions. What methodologies will you use or observable behaviors will you examine to address your topic? What case study/community will you use? For some research question examples, see the [Research_questions] page.		* The goal is to '''identify a focused research question (or set of research questions)''' and to explain how you will answer these questions. What methodologies will you use or observable behaviors will you examine to address your topic? What case study/community will you use? For some research question examples, see the [[Research_questions]] page.

	The purpose of the prospectus is to help you start thinking about your final project. Your proposal doesn't need to be a final product, and your topic may change, but putting in the time to develop an idea up front will help you as you work on your project later in the semester.		The purpose of the prospectus is to help you start thinking about your final project. Your proposal doesn't need to be a final product, and your topic may change, but putting in the time to develop an idea up front will help you as you work on your project later in the semester.

Alexleavitt: /* Assignment 2: Prospectus */

2011-02-18T15:40:40Z

Assignment 2: Prospectus

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	For this assignment, you will choose a topic that will be later developed into your '''[[Final Project]]'''. '''[[Assignments#Group_Work\|You may work in groups.]]'''		For this assignment, you will choose a topic that will be later developed into your '''[[Final Project]]'''. '''[[Assignments#Group_Work\|You may work in groups.]]'''
	* Write a one page prospectus (no more than 400 words). Thinking of the big picture: write your research questions, prepare your potential arguments, and do a bit of research. Use links as appropriate.		* Write a one page prospectus (no more than 400 words). Thinking of the big picture: write your research questions, prepare your potential arguments, and do a bit of research. Use links as appropriate.
	* The goal is to '''identify a focused research question (or set of research questions)''' and to explain how you will answer these questions. What methodologies will you use or observable behaviors will you examine to address your topic? What case study/community will you use?		* The goal is to '''identify a focused research question (or set of research questions)''' and to explain how you will answer these questions. What methodologies will you use or observable behaviors will you examine to address your topic? What case study/community will you use? For some research question examples, see the [Research_questions] page.

	The purpose of the prospectus is to help you start thinking about your final project. Your proposal doesn't need to be a final product, and your topic may change, but putting in the time to develop an idea up front will help you as you work on your project later in the semester.		The purpose of the prospectus is to help you start thinking about your final project. Your proposal doesn't need to be a final product, and your topic may change, but putting in the time to develop an idea up front will help you as you work on your project later in the semester.

RebekahHeacock: /* Assignment 2: Prospectus */

2011-02-16T01:02:22Z

Assignment 2: Prospectus

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	For this assignment, you will choose a topic that will be later developed into your '''[[Final Project]]'''. '''[[Assignments#Group_Work\|You may work in groups.]]'''		For this assignment, you will choose a topic that will be later developed into your '''[[Final Project]]'''. '''[[Assignments#Group_Work\|You may work in groups.]]'''
	* Write a one page prospectus (no more than 400 words). Thinking of the big picture: write your research questions, prepare your potential arguments, and do a bit of research. Use links as appropriate.		* Write a one page prospectus (no more than 400 words). Thinking of the big picture: write your research questions, prepare your potential arguments, and do a bit of research. Use links as appropriate.
	* The goal is to '''identify a focused research question (or set of research questions)''' and to explain how you will answer these questions. What methodologies will you use or observable behaviors will you examine to address your topic?		* The goal is to '''identify a focused research question (or set of research questions)''' and to explain how you will answer these questions. What methodologies will you use or observable behaviors will you examine to address your topic? What case study/community will you use?

	The purpose of the prospectus is to help you start thinking about your final project. Your proposal doesn't need to be a final product, and your topic may change, but putting in the time to develop an idea up front will help you as you work on your project later in the semester.		The purpose of the prospectus is to help you start thinking about your final project. Your proposal doesn't need to be a final product, and your topic may change, but putting in the time to develop an idea up front will help you as you work on your project later in the semester.

Alexleavitt: /* Assignment 2: Prospectus */

2011-02-16T00:49:26Z

Assignment 2: Prospectus

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	For this assignment, you will choose a topic that will be later developed into your '''[[Final Project]]'''. '''[[Assignments#Group_Work\|You may work in groups.]]'''		For this assignment, you will choose a topic that will be later developed into your '''[[Final Project]]'''. '''[[Assignments#Group_Work\|You may work in groups.]]'''
	* Write a one page prospectus (no more than 400 words). Thinking of the big picture, prepare your arguments, and do a bit of research. Use links as appropriate.		* Write a one page prospectus (no more than 400 words). Thinking of the big picture: write your research questions, prepare your potential arguments, and do a bit of research. Use links as appropriate.
	* The goal is to '''identify a focused research question (or set of research questions)''' and to explain how you will answer these questions. What methodologies will you use or observable behaviors will you examine to address your topic?		* The goal is to '''identify a focused research question (or set of research questions)''' and to explain how you will answer these questions. What methodologies will you use or observable behaviors will you examine to address your topic?

Alexleavitt: /* Assignment 2: Prospectus */

2011-02-16T00:48:30Z

Assignment 2: Prospectus

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	For this assignment, you will choose a topic that will be later developed into your '''[[Final Project]]'''. '''[[Assignments#Group_Work\|You may work in groups.]]'''		For this assignment, you will choose a topic that will be later developed into your '''[[Final Project]]'''. '''[[Assignments#Group_Work\|You may work in groups.]]'''
	* Write a one page prospectus. Thinking of the big picture, prepare your arguments, and do a bit of research. Use links as appropriate.		* Write a one page prospectus (no more than 400 words). Thinking of the big picture, prepare your arguments, and do a bit of research. Use links as appropriate.
	* The goal is to '''identify a focused research question (or set of research questions)''' and to explain how you will answer these questions. What methodologies will you use or observable behaviors will you examine to address your topic?		* The goal is to '''identify a focused research question (or set of research questions)''' and to explain how you will answer these questions. What methodologies will you use or observable behaviors will you examine to address your topic?

Alexleavitt: /* Assignment 2: Prospectus */

2011-02-16T00:31:31Z

Assignment 2: Prospectus

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	'''Participation Grade for Assignment 2'''		'''Participation Grade for Assignment 2'''
	*Everyone will receive an additional participation grade for this assignment. You should read through everyone's proposals after they are uploaded and add constructive comments on the '''[[Assignment 2 Submissions]]''' page, below the proposal on which you're commenting. Comments should be submitted by March 6 so you have time to incorporate them, if applicable, into your project outline. (Remember to sign your comments!)		*Everyone will receive an additional participation grade for this assignment. You should read through everyone's proposals after they are uploaded and add constructive comments on the '''[[Assignment 2 Submissions]]''' page, below the proposal on which you're commenting. '''Comments should be submitted by March 6''' so you have time to incorporate them, if applicable, into your project outline. (Remember to sign your comments!)

	===Assignment 3: Project Outline===		===Assignment 3: Project Outline===