Homework week 5 PS
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Week 5 Assignment – “Data 4: Interview”
Learning Outcomes
2. Apply the principles of the scientific method to social science research.
5. Apply the fundamental aspects of measurement and construct variables based on those principles.
9. Apply the principles of ethical research.
10. Gather interactive and nonreactive data.
11. Analyze quantitative and qualitative data.
12. Collect, analyze, and critically evaluate empirical data.
13. Present research results to specific audiences.
Directions Assignment 5 – “Data 4: Interview” exercise (40 points or 4% of your overall grade, due Sunday at midnight CST of Week 5). Read the instructions then administer the interview schedule (in DA4data.doc in the “Doc Sharing” section of this course) to one person. Do not deviate from the assigned interview schedule. If your participant allows, you might want to make an audio recording of your interview to help you construct your interview notes. Do not submit the recording. Write up your interview notes and send them to your instructor through the Dropbox as a .doc, .rtf, or .txt file, using the field notes specifications. Your interview notes should contain dense and rich descriptions of everything you observed (including body language and other non-verbal cues), and will likely run to 10 or 15 single-spaced pages (really, many students do write notes this detailed, but there is no minimum or maximum — just write them up completely and to the best of your ability). Write up a summary of your findings and experience. What are the results you found? What challenges did you encounter? What would you do different next time if you were to repeat this exercise? You will post your “Reflection” essay in the forum provided then participate in a conversation with the other students and compare your experiences. Post your “Reflection” as early as possible in the week to allow time for a good discussion to develop. A Perform 1 interview. B Write up your interview notes and submit them to your instructor in the form provided. C Write up a “Reflection” on your findings and experience (400 to 500 words). D Post your write-up in the “Reflections” discussion thread and respond to at least 2 other student
postings.
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Submitting the Assignment and Due Date Submit your assignment to the Dropbox by Sunday midnight CST of Week 5.
Format General Format (same as in week 2) Write up your interview in a similar professional manner!
Grading Criteria This assignment is worth 40 points.
Requirements: Points
Covered the topic and project requirements thoroughly:
A - Perform 1 interview, write up your field notes in as much detail as you can and submit them in the form provided. 15
B - Write up a summary of your findings and experience and post it in the “Reflections” discussion thread. 10
C - Respond to at least 2 other student postings in this “Reflections” thread. 10
Format – 5
Total 40
Questions and Issues: If you have any questions or issues, please post them to the Q & A or Reflections discussion thread.
Interview Directions: The interview continues our study of prejudice and discrimination using a fourth methodology. It encourages you to delve deeply into the thoughts, feelings, and recollections of one participant as in a case study. You should perform your interview in a quiet place, free from distractions, and comfortable for your participant. Record those data according to the directions and submit them to your instructor so that they may be included in the complete data set. This must be completed on time. Write up your summary and reflection of your field observations (400 to 500 words) and post it in the “Reflections” thread. Remember that this is not an analysis of these data (that will come in Week 8), it is a reflection on the methodology and your experience. Reply substantively and critically to at least two other students. The interview schedule and data recording form are found in the file DA4data.doc (under the “Doc Sharing” tab of this course).