Assignment 2: Naturalistic Observations and Evaluation
Conducting an ethnographic study is a fun way of gathering research about your social environment. You may have done an ethnography before without really being aware of it. In a small way, this assignment recreates what ethnographers do when they visit a new community to conduct research.
Complete the following:
Observation
Next, write a paper documenting and analyzing your observations of the location.
Observation Notes
Your observation notes should specifically include the following:
Analysis Summary
Include the following in your analysis:
In your analysis, be sure to draw upon your observations to support your conclusions.
Appendix
In the appendix of your paper, include the following:
Write a 4–6-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M3_A2.doc.
By Wednesday, November 6, 2013, deliver your assignment to the M3: Assignment 2 Dropbox.
Grading Rubric
Assignment 2 Grading Criteria |
Maximum Points
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Documented observations for a total of two hours, at two different times in a public establishment on all required details such as dates, times, interactions. |
28
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Drew conclusions based on observations. |
40
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Wrote an analysis summary on all required details such as relationships observed, your reactions, comparison to other establishments. |
60
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Created a sketch of the layout of the establishment as an appendix. |
28
|
Writing Criteria |
44
|
Total: |
200
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Note: This assignment will be graded using a rubric. Download and read the rubric to understand the expectations.
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