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Survey Analysis Assignment #3

Assignment Instructions:

Most of these directions (with pictures) can also be found at https://gssdataexplorer.norc.org/pages/show?page=gss%2Fstudent_guide

1. 1) Visit the General Social Survey (GSS) at https://gssdataexplorer.norc.org/ You will need to create an account in order to use the data on this website. You will receive an email confirming your GSS DE site registration. After you create an account and you log-in, from the Home page, select “Search GSS Variables” from the top righ-hand corner of the screen.

2. 2) From here, you can search more than 5,000 GSS variables by keyword, subject, or year. Information on each variable includes: name, description, years available, survey question, and summary statistics for the variable.

3. 3) For this project, you will choose TWO nominal and/or ordinal variables which you think are associated. You will select “Save to MyGSS” when you find the two variables that you need. Use the criteria below to select your two variables.

a. a. The first variable must be some kind of sociodemographic background variable (the name of the variable in the GSS data is in parentheses and in BOLD – these are examples and you are free to use these). Gender ( sex), race ( race), employment status ( unemp), marital status ( marital), etc. Make sure to choose a variable with only a few attributes ( 5 or fewer attributes).

b. If you are unsure if your variable is appropriate, ask your TA.

c. The second variable can be any variable which you think may be related to the first variable. Choose a variable with only a few attributes ( 5 or fewer attributes).

d. Once you’ve identified variables of interest, add them to your project cart by clicking on the orange cart symbol to the left of the variable name.

e. It doesn’t matter what two variables you choose as long as you are able to justify why you chose these two variables. Also, make sure your variables were measured in the same year (see more on this at end of document) ; otherwise, you need to choose different variables.

4) You will then use the GSS website to describe these variables and examine the relationship between these two variables. Your analysis will be written up as a report that is (approximately) between 1 and 2 pages double-spaced. In your report, include the following:

a. The relationship you chose to examine, including which two variables you chose. Your variables should be: both nominal, both ordinal, or nominal and ordinal. Which variable is your proposed independent variable, and which is your proposed dependent variable? How are these variables measured? (Clicking on the variable itself will allow you to view variable details. Tell me how the question is worded and how many choices the respondent is given.)

b. Why and how do you think these two variables are related (give directionality, using phrases like “more likely” and “less likely”). 3 extra bonus points if you cite at least at least one source from an academic (peer-reviewed article from Google Scholar) or government source (e.g., Census, Dept. of Education, Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center for Health Statistics).

c. Clearly state the null hypothesis and the alternative hypothesis (state each one). You can do this as a part of (b) above if you want.

d. Finally, what did you find?

i. To examine the correlation between the two variables, select “Tabulations” in the green box on the right, which is right above the green box called “Extracts.” Then select “Create New Tabulation” from the dropdown menu.

i. ii. For analysis type, choose “ cross-tabulation.”

ii. iii. First, you’ll need to delete “Year” from the “Column” box by clicking the “x” at the upper-right hand corner of the box called “Column Variable.” Then, you will drag your independent variable (IV) into "Column Variable" box and drag your dependent variable (DV) into "Row Variable" box. There are three boxes towards the bottom of the page. Check the box “ exclude missing variables ” and check the box “Chi-Squared.” Then click, "Create Tabulation"-- the orange box towards the end of the page.

iii. iv. After the cross-tab has computed, select “DISPLAY OPTIONS .” Select “show column percentages.” Select “0” decimals. Now you can compare the percentages in each of the columns.

iv. v. State whether, based on a .05 significance level, your p-value from the chi-square statistic indicates that you can or cannot reject the null hypothesis. Use correct language to interpret what the p-value means for your hypotheses. Remember, one never “accepts” the alternative hypothesis OR null hypothesis. We either reject the null or fail to reject the null.

v. vi. Discuss at least two findings . Remember, you’re looking at column percentages . One (hypothetical) finding of two findings total that you should provide might be: 36 percent of men reported that they struggled “a lot” balancing work and family life, compared to 65% of women .) .

vi. vii. Discuss your overall conclusion/findings (In summary, I found that…).

vii. viii. Include a picture of your cross-tabulation table with your assignment.

Logistical Instructions:

· ¬ All assignments must be typed, one to two pages double-spaced (not including works cited page), in 12 point Times New Roman or Arial font, with default or 1 inch margins.

· ¬ To receive bonus points referenced above, include a works cited page in MLA, APA, or ASA style.

· ¬ These will be submitted via TritonEd at or before 11:59pm on Saturday, May 26 in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format.

Make sure both of your variables were measured in the same year. It’s ok even if the variables were measured in the same year for only one of the years the GSS was administered (i.e., both questions were asked only in 1991). Below are screenshots of the description of two variables from the GSS website. The sociodemographic variable is marital status, and my dependent variable of interest is self-rated health. By going to the MyGSS tab, you can click on your variables to find out the “Year Availability.” In my example below, you can see that there are 6 years in which both of these questions were asked of survey respondents (i.e., 2002, 2004, 2006, 2010, 2012, 2014). Since these questions were both asked in at least one survey year, these are acceptable variables for your analysis. Remember to click on the variable name after clicking on the tab “MyGSS” where your selected variables are saved so you can obtain this information below. You need it to determine if your variables were ever measured in the same year, and you need this information to know what the variable is actually measuring (i.e., what was the survey question?). Remember, you need to describe the survey questions in your report (see 4a above).

LTEA120CMidtermPaperAssignment-ComparativeAnalysis.pdf

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LTEA 120C Hong Kong Films Hong Kong Cinema Through a Global Lens

Spring 2024

Midterm Paper: Comparative Analysis (25%) For your Midterm Paper, please write a well-organized essay of about 800-1000 words that presents a clear argument and comparative analysis of two primary sources. Please focus on doing a close comparative reading of two Hong Kong films of your choice. You may choose two films by the same director or featuring the same actor, or you may choose to compare two very different films. It is important that you relate your close readings of the two films you are focusing on to key themes and concepts that we are discussing in this class. You should also engage the ideas in at least one secondary source. Please submit your complete, correctly formatted essay via Canvas link by Friday, May 24. When writing your essay please keep the following in mind:

1. Construct a clear, well-rounded thesis / argument. 2. Analyze and discuss TWO (2) primary sources (films) within the framework of

your central thesis / argument. 3. Integrate and engage ideas in at least ONE (1) secondary source of relevant

scholarship or theory. Be sure to acknowledge the author and title of the text(s) you are referring to.

4. Follow correct formatting guidelines (MLA or Chicago Manual of Style) for all references and bibliography (list of works cited).

WritingTipsforStudentsinLiteratureClasses-2.pdf

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Géraldine Fiss, Ph.D. Department of Literature University of California San Diego [email protected]

Writing Tips for Students in Literature Classes

The Introductory Paragraph and Argument / Thesis Your central argument should be clear and specific, not general, broad or vague. The best way to craft a clear and concrete argument that you can actually prove and substantiate by means of text analysis is base it on the text(s) you are examining. Clearly state what you intend to argue regarding a given text, and how your argument is true. In your introductory paragraph, you could state a few key critical points as part of your argument, which you will then proceed to prove and substantiate in the body of your paper. Your introductory paragraph should clearly articulate the sources / texts you are focusing on, your exact argument about these sources, and the key insights your paper will show. In this way, you will also provide your reader a “road map” for your reader.

The Analysis of Primary Texts A critical, close reading of one or several primary sources (texts) will serve as the proof and substantiation of the argument you articulated in your introduction. This analysis should be carefully organized according to the key points you are making. In other words, you should illustrate each substantial critical point by close reading and evidence from the text(s) under discussion. You should keep narration and plot description to a minimum, as you can assume that the reader is already familiar with the text you are discussing. Instead of such descriptive writing regarding the plot (the “what”) of the story, focus on the literary, cinematic and aesthetic qualities and techniques (the “how” of the text) to illustrate how it functions as a work of art. In this class, we are analyzing primarily literature (especially fiction) and film, so it is important to think about and examine the aesthetic dimensions and effects of any given source.

Using and Engaging Secondary Sources It is important to think about, engage and build upon relevant secondary sources. In order to do this, it is important to accurately quote and/or cite text from secondary sources. You must be careful to distinguish your own voice from another scholar’s voice and to never appropriate another’s ideas, even while you cite and engage these ideas. It is also important to reveal your own critical thoughts about any text you cite, rather than letting quotes stand by themselves. Always examine, critically evaluate and “apply” other scholars’ ideas with respect to your argument and text analysis.

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Format and Style Always use the active voice and avoid the passive voice as much as possible. Also, use the present tense when discussing works of literature, film or art. Use the past tense only when referring to historical or political events that actually took place. Use the first person pronoun sparingly but, if you choose to use it, be assertive and say “I argue….,” rather than “I would argue….” Write in an engaging, direct and concise style, and eliminate all unnecessary words, so as to communicate your points to the reader as clearly as possible. Avoid all colloquialisms and use formal academic English. For instance, the phrase “she was stuck in the house….” uses the word “stuck” in a colloquial way and is therefore not appropriate. Use prepositions such as “to,” “with” and “for” correctly. Italicize the titles of books, novels, films and longer works and put the titles of short stories, poems, articles, essays and shorter works in quotation marks. Regarding East Asian Names: The family name comes first, then the given name, such as Zhang Ailing or Mu Shiying. Follow your chosen citation format (MLA or Chicago Manual of Style) for all in- text citations, footnotes and your bibliography. Finally, before submitting your paper, carefully proofread and edit your paper, and revise and rewrite as needed. Most likely your first draft will not be your last draft, but only a starting point.

LTEA120CEssayWritingTipsandFeedback-2.pdf

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Géraldine Fiss, Ph.D. Department of Literature University of California San Diego [email protected]

LTEA 120C Essay Writing Tips and Feedback

1. Create a title page that features your name, the name of the course, the date, and

the title of your paper. Give your paper a title that encapsulates the essence and findings of your textual reading and analysis. Be bold! Don’t just write “Analysis of Film x.” Also, be sure to include either the title or the author of the text(s) you are going to discuss, or both. The idea is to let your reader know what your paper is about, in a concise way.

2. Articulate your central thesis / argument at the top of your paper in your introduction, and make it as specific and concrete as possible. Create an introduction that is a true “road map” for the reader. Make it specific to then show HOW your argument is true in the text. The more specific and well-rounded the argument, the more substantial and analytical the paper will be.

3. Structure your paper in an analytical, not a descriptive way. This means that your

outline should consist of a central argument, and a list of analytical points which serve to substantiate your central argument / thesis. Aim to introduce, explain and prove each analytical point by means of careful film analysis. Cite evidence from the film when relevant to support and illustrate an analytical point you are making.

4. Discuss not only the plot / content / the “what” of the film but also the visual and

cinematic strategies the filmmaker uses - the “how” of the film. Focus on the tools and techniques filmmakers use to convey meaning in their works. Be less descriptive and more analytical.

5. Do showcase your knowledge of a given filmmaker, film and context, and provide some important relevant information to your reader In this way, you show that you are educated about the significance of the film you are examining, and can contribute to discourse about it. However, keep this information to a minimum, since your main purpose is to provide a new analytical reading of a limited body of films, not a re-hashing of background or facts we already know.

6. When writing about any film, always use the present tense! This is true for fictional stories, essays, poems, and films, as visual works of art. This is necessary because you are discussing a text or work of art that still exists today. When discussing events in historical time or in a person’s “real” life, use the past tense.

7. Proofread your paper! Be precise and exact in the way you use language to express

yourself. Keep in mind your imaginary reader and write as clearly as possible for this reader. Re-read sentences out loud and ask yourself: 1. Is the sentence grammatically

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correct?; 2. Do words agree and are commas placed correctly?; 3. Are there any unnecessary words? Less is best!; 4. Is the meaning as clear as possible?

8. Avoid using the passive voice! If you use it, have a clear reason for using it.

9. Use firm, assertive language in your essay, and clearly define the argument and analytical points that you will prove and substantiate. Do not use weak speculative words such as “perhaps,” “maybe,” or “it could be said that…” Dare to make a clear, specific assertion/argument, and then prove it systematically.

10. Using the personal pronoun “I” in a paper is ok. However, you should not overdo it and use it judiciously when you want to emphasize a personal point of view or opinion. Most of the time, you should avoid using it.

11. Regarding format: a. Make sure that your paper is well-organized and has a clear, well-defined

Introduction, Body of Analysis, and Conclusion. b. Always include the dates for key figures when you first mention them in the

paper. Include the date of first publication for key texts and other works when you first mention them.

c. Always provide citations in correct citation format. Review MLA and Chicago Manual of Style citation formats, and use one of these formats consistently for in- text / footnote citations and for the bibliography.

d. Italics and “quotation marks:” italics are used for books and films; “quotation marks” are used for short stories, essays, poems and other shorter texts. Underline is almost never used today.

e. Commas and periods are always inside quotation marks.

12. Regarding Citations: a. Use MLA in-text citation style, including only the author’s last name and page

number without a comma: i.e.: (Abbas 150) or (Kam 25) b. Present complete, correctly formatted bibliographical information for each source

in the List of Works Cited. c. When quoting text, consider it as textual evidence, and discuss it analytically, so

that it may help to illustrate and substantiate your specific analytical points, as well as your central argument overall. Do not let the quotes speak for themselves!

d. When citing films, review and use the correct MLA format for citing films that is posted on Canvas. Example: In-Text Citation: (Enter the Dragon 29:45 – 32:37), List of Works Cited: Enter the Dragon. Directed by Robert Clouse. Sequoia Pictures, 1973.