Outline DAS
Submit an outline of how you intend to approach this project. Consider the following questions:
Where do you intend to do the project?
How often do you intend to make observations?
What behaviors do you think you are looking for?
How will you avoid influencing the behavior of those being observed?
What sources do you intend to use? (You might consider submitting a potential reference list)
When do plan to start on the project?
Choose a setting or group and conduct an observation, focusing on noting deviant behavior in that setting or group. Suggested settings include busy street corners, malls, coffee shops or restaurants, airports, churches, public parks, courtrooms, etc. Write a paper relating your observations and analyzing the deviant behavior.