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Soc1010: Unit V Project

The third portfolio entry requires the construction of a document that reflects the information you have learned in Unit V. See the course syllabus for the assignment overview.

Important Note: This assignment is time consuming and a little complex. It is more manageable if you break it down into parts.

Please do not hesitate to ask me questions about this assignment. It is confusing and often students run into trouble with this one! Also, see below. I have reduced the requirements for the KWL table.

My Expectations & Clarification for this Assignment

This assignment is worth 100 points. There are 5 sections/questions for this assignment

IMPORTANT: You must answer all 5 questions for full credit. Below I will explain how to complete the questions and provide examples.

*Try to use APA formatting and cite any sources you use. Like an assessment if you use the course text book or any outside source in your project, please create an in-text citation and reference list. However this project is unique in that it is asking for tables and a survey so I am not going to be as strict about the APA formatting. Each question gives specific information about this. Citing any source used is required but if you put the citation in the table or at the end of the table that is OK.

Note: You can create one reference list at the end of the project and not after each question.

Questions for Unit 5 Project

Question 1:

Ask five people how they would define racism, religion, and family, and then summarize the definitions. Identify the similarities and differences in the definitions. Provide your own definitions of each and how they relate to each other.

Note: You can use any means you want to interview people. Social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.), email, or personal interviews are all acceptable.

Expectations for Question 1:

(1) Ask 5 people and summarize each of their definitions of ALL three terms (racism, religion, and family) You may also discuss how you conducted your survey.

(2) You should write a few sentences/paragraph about the differences and similarities found among those you surveyed.

(3) You should provide your own definition for the three terms and discuss how they compare to those you surveyed. (Did you have the same views? Different views? Why might that be?)

Question 2: Generate a table with a list of the different patterns of interaction between minority and majority groups. The table should have three columns. (A) One column for the models. (B) One column providing three facts about each model. (C) One column providing two different examples for each model.

Important Note: See page 310-311 of the text for the list of the 4 different patterns of interaction. You will use the information from these pages to fill in the table. You can also use other resources just make sure you cite them correctly.

Expectations for Question 2:

(1) Have a column that contains (names) all 4 models of the patterns of Majority and Minority interaction

(2) Have a column that contains three facts about each model

(3) Have a column providing two different examples for each model

Below are some very basic examples. You can create your table or columns however you wish as long as all the information is there. I inserted a basic 5 by 3 column table.

(A)Model

Model 1 (Name)

Model 2

Model 3

Model 4

(B) Facts

Fact 1, Fact 2, Fact 3

Example 1

Example 2

Here is another sample for question 2: I have filled in some of it to show you some examples of what can be done.

Patterns of Interaction between Majority and Minority Groups

Pluralism

Assimilation

Segregation

Genocide

Facts

1.) Laws of the United States are Pluralist in nature.

2.) Fact 2 about pluralism.

3.) Fact 3 about pluralism

“Assimilation involves changes in ethnicity but not race”. (Macionis, 2011 pg 311).

2)Fact 2 about assimilation.

3.) Fact 3 about assimilation.

1.) Fact 1 about segregation

2.) Fact 2 about segregation.

3.) Fact 3 about segregation

1.) Fact 1 about genocide.

2) Fact 2 about genocide.

3.) Fact 3 about genocide.

Examples

1) In US, you can find a Mosque, a Korean Church and a Baptist church

2) Example 2 of pluralism

1.) My grandparents assimilated into the US culture by learning English and taking the oath of citizenship.

2.) Example 2 of assimilation.

1.) An example of segregation

2) Example 2 of segregation

1.) Example of a genocide

2)Example two of genocide

Note: You can use the insert table capability found in word. It really is easy! That would probably be the easiest way to do it but not required. At the very least use the tabs/spaces to make the table neat and understandable.

Note: Remember to create in-text citations if you paraphrase or quote examples and ideas from the text book.

Question 3:

Develop a K-W-L table for each of the racial/ethnic groups in the United States. Page 314 – 320 of the course text lists the 7 groups (Native American, White Anglo-Saxon, African American, Asian American, Hispanic American, Arab American, and White Ethnic).

Create three columns for each table with the following categories: What I KNOW (K), what I WANT to know (W), and what I LEARNED. I am reducing the requirement for this question.

IMPORTANT: You can answer the question as written in the syllabus or since there are so many groups to cover for this question, I am going to allow you to just pick 3 ethnic groups and create your table with 1 thing you know, 1 thing you want to know, and 1 things you learned to earn full credit instead of 3 each for all 7 groups.

Below is an example K-W-L chart.

Race/Ethnicity	K (Know)	W (Want to Know)	L (Learned)
Hispanic	1. Hispanic population is increasing in America	1. Do Cuban Americans and Puerto Rican American’s have a similar culture?	1. Mexican Americans originated in US lands (Macionis, 2011)
African American

Asian

Note: Remember to create in-text citations if you paraphrase or quote examples and ideas from the text book. See my example above.

Question 4: Create a timeline listing the different stages of family life. Make note of any events, significant milestones, or problems that may occur. See page 373 -376 of the text for information on the different stages of family life. (1) Courtship, (2) Settling In: Ideal vs Real Marriage, (3) Child Rearing, (4) The Family Later in Life.

*Note: I am flexible about how you create the time line. It is about showing that you can discuss the different stages of family life and you understand the milestones and issues that arise during each stage. You can use tools in word/power point to make a time line or you can make the information in a table showing each stage. *If you have Microsoft Office 2010 or newer– you can create a timeline using SmartArt. It is under the Insert tab.

Note: Remember to create in-text citations if you paraphrase or quote examples and ideas from the text book.

Expectations for Question 4

(1) Create a time line.

(2) Include all 4 stages of family life listed above in your time line or table. List a couple events, milestones, or problems that may occur within that particular family stage listed on your time line.

(3) Use APA formatted in-text citations as needed

Question 5:

Argue both sides (supporting and rejecting) the following statement in one to two paragraph short essay. The religions in the world will never get along because they are too different.

So you would need to discuss both:

I agree that the religions in the world will never get along because they are too different. (Provide your reasons why in paragraph form).

I disagree that the religions in the world will never get along because they are too different. (Provide your reasons why in paragraph form).

Note: Even if you personally think for example that no matter what religions will never get along, please provide some reasons why others might be hopeful that they could get along.

Expectations for Question 5:

(1) Your response should be at least 150 words. It should be a full paragraph or two.

(2) You must argue both sides (supporting and rejecting) to receive full credit.

(3) If you use your text book or another source please create an in-text citation and then place the cited work in your reference list at the end of your project. It is OK if you do not use a source for this question.

Grading:

The below grading rubric will be used to grade the assignment. *Please note that content is worth a large portion of your grade so it is important to create high quality content and to complete all 5 questions. For example if the assignment is only half completed – it would be considered as having “ limited content” which means you could lose a lot of points.

CSU Grading Rubric

Content	Excellent 40 - 38 points	Proficient 37 - 35 points	Acceptable 34 - 32 points	Limited 31 - 1 points	Not Attempted 0
	The content is exceptionally clear, focused, and controlled. Main ideas are relevant, thoughtfully selected, and strongly supported by exceptional support that are appropriate for the objectives of the assignment. Content exceeds required length.	The content is clear and focused. The reader can easily understand the main ideas. Supporting details are relevant, but may be general or limited in places. Content meets minimum required length.	The reader can understand the main ideas, although the ideas may be overly broad or limited. The supporting details are often limited, insubstantial, overly general, or slightly off-topic. Content meets 75% of minimum required length.	The main ideas and purpose are unclear or underdeveloped. Irrelevant details are provided that clutter the text. Content meets 50% or less of minimum required length.	No assignment was submitted.
Organization	Excellent 20 - 18 points	Proficient 17 - 15 points	Acceptable 14 - 12 points	Limited 11 - 1 points	Not Attempted 0
	The organization enhances the central idea(s) and supports the development of the topic. The order and structure are strong and enable the reader to move through the text effortlessly. The content contains effective sequencing and transitions.	The content draws in the reader and provides a satisfying sense of resolution or closure. An attempt has been made to organize the content; however, the overall structure is inconsistent or underdeveloped.	The content lacks a clear organizational structure. An occasional organizational device is discernible; however, the content is difficult to follow. The reader has to reread substantial portions.	The content lacks coherence, and/or the organization seems haphazard and disjointed. Even after rereading, the reader remains confused as a lack of organization that ultimately obscures or distorts the main point.	No assignment was submitted.
Grammar & Style Conventions	Excellent 20 - 18 points	Proficient 17 - 15 points	Acceptable 14 - 12 points	Limited 11 - 1 points	Not Attempted 0
	The text demonstrates exceptionally strong control of Standard Written English (SWE) (e.g., punctuation, spelling, capitalization, paragraph breaks, grammar and usage) and uses them effectively to enhance communication. Errors are so few and so minor that they do not impede readability.	The text demonstrates control of Standard Written English (SWE) (e.g., punctuation, spelling, capitalization, paragraph breaks, grammar and usage), although a wide range of these conventions is not demonstrated. Minor errors, while perhaps noticeable, do not impede readability.	The text demonstrates limited control of Standard Written English (SWE) (e.g., punctuation, spelling, capitalization, paragraph breaks, grammar and usage). Errors somewhat impede readability.	The text demonstrates little control of Standard Written English (SWE) (e.g., punctuation, spelling, capitalization, paragraph breaks, grammar and usage). Text contains frequent, significant errors that impede readability.	No assignment was submitted.
Resources & References	Excellent 20 - 18 points	Proficient 17 - 15 points	Acceptable 14 - 12 points	Limited 11 - 1 points	Not Attempted 0
	The source material is properly acknowledged and cited appropriately using APA format. Source material includes an appropriate reference list that contains all of the sources that are cited within the text of the content. Content includes varying and correct quotation integration (ie: paraphrased and directly quoted material is used and cited properly). Sources used are at the appropriate academic level.	The source material is identified and cited; however, the APA format is incorrect. In-text citations are unpredictable in format demonstrating an attempt to give attribution to author; a reference list exists, but is not complete. Majority of source materials selected are at the appropriate academic level.	The source material is partially identified; however, the APA format is inconsistent. Source material is missing in-text citations or reference list. Multiple sources used are not at the appropriate academic level.	An attempt is made to acknowledge sources, but format struggles to identify individual components of sources. The majority of sources used are not at the appropriate academic level.	No assignment was submitted. No attempt was made to incorporate sources or citations.

Content + Organization + Grammar/Style + Resources/References = Final Score