MAJOR+SOCIOLOGY+PROJECT+FALL+2011+SCHEDULE

Much time is given in class to work on the project. The reasons for this include: toc
 * This project should be your //**magnum opus**// in Sociology. It is to be 'the best of the best' work you have done.
 * It is worth __//**25%**//__ of your semester grade. For a reminder of how, see the [|project description].
 * Reread the [|__ASSESSMENT CRITERIA__] before working on the project!
 * There are several aspects of classes through these weeks. They include, but are not limited to, working w/Mr. Duncan on individual goals, group work, research/reading for the research paper, writing the paper, working on the "Words of Wisdom" quotes activity, and planning on presenting to the class and unique audience.

=**sociology major project schedule (note: subject to change)**=
 * Wed 2 Nov: Research Question Rough Draft Due


 * Mon 7 Nov: Final Research Question and Unique Audience Due
 * Should be posted on __students' major project page__  & posted on classroom bulletin board.


 * Tue 15 Nov: Reading Plan Due
 * By class time, students should have posted bibliographical information for 1+ books and journal articles they plan on reading (from) throughout their research.
 * This should be posted on their __project page.__
 * A minimum of 3 sources should be listed. (more will almost assuredly be used) All may be books, but at least 1 source must be a book.
 * For each source, students should list in one sentence <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline;">__how__ <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> and <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline;">__when__ <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> they plan on acquiring it.


 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Fri 18 Nov: Major Project Reading Day
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Approximately 40 minutes in this class will be dedicated exclusively to reading for the major research project


 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Tue 22 Nov-Thu 1 Dec: Working on projects (4 class days)
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">This time may be used to work on the major research project
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Mostly individual time, but also time for groups to critique writing/ideas before presentations
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Mr. Duncan will also help students with individual skills (not directly related to the project) such as note-taking, becoming a better writer, etc. during several of these days.


 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Thu 1 Dec: Project Research Paper Due
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">See below for more details on research paper specifications


 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Sun 4 Dec: Unique Audience Presentation/Feedback Due
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Students should have already presented to AND received feedback from their unique audience by this date


 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Mon 5 Dec: Class Presentations Begin, Wiki Page Due
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The research paper and other important project-related links and files should be posted by this date on the <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000099; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline;">__project page__ <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">. NOTE: Even though Mr. Duncan often posts Pages docs, student work should be in a .pdf, MS Word, or other accessible formats.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Presentation Schedule
 * Mon 5 Dec
 * Justin, Eric Soc What is the connection between eating habits and stress?
 * Andrew, Chris Soc How do video games influence people's behavior?
 * Christine Soc: How accurately does one's profile on social media such as Facebook reflect his/her personality?
 * Kyla Soc: How does urbanization affect human behavior?
 * Wed 7 Dec
 * Kyu, David Soc: Are men being unfairly treated?
 * Grace, Cindy SocHow does the physical setup of a workplace affect the productivity of workers?
 * Eun Kyung Soc How does the media affect people’s perspectives about plastic surgery?
 * Minae SocAre creative people more successful in the workplace?
 * Thu 8 Dec
 * Brian, Billy Soc To what extent do people behave differently in the presence of their friends?
 * Wooyon, Jennifer Soc: Why do good-looking people earn more money?
 * Steve, Joon Soc What are the differences between people's perceptions of certain drugs (such as alcohol, marijuana, etc.) in differing regions?
 * Leen Soc How does room color affect people's mood and behavior?
 * Jenny Soc Why do people often do the things they don't like to do and should they?


 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Mon 12 Dec: Project Self-Assessment Due
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Student project self-assessments (using the criteria posted in the project description) due
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">***Note: Due to student suggestions, peer evaluations will also be used. The format for these evaluations has yet to be determined.