PERSPECTIVES ON HUMAN BEHAVIOR

GROUP PROJECTS

FALL 2007

Posted November 19 at 10:45 AM

INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT

1.       Prepare an analysis for each article using the form provide on the course website under Article Analysis Form

2.       Write a paper of two to four pages, typed and double-spaced in a 12 point font, in which you discuss how each of the articles you analyzed could be useful  to people considering the question assigned to your group .  The most important criteria the professor willemply in evaluating your paper are (a) the degree to which you mastered the articles, (b) your effectiveness in relating the content of the articles to the controversial issue, and (c) the professionalism of your writing.

3.       Send the analysis forms and the paper as attachments to one e-mail.  Include the words Perspectives Group Project and your full name in the subject-line.  These items are due at 8:00 A.M. on Thursday November  29.

4.       Bring copies of both articles to class no later than Wednesday November 28 or bring them to the professor’s office by noon on Thursday November 29.  Write your full name neatly at the top of the page on each article.  Or, if your have an electronic copy of one or more articles, you may e-mail the article9s) along with the rest of the assignment.

CLASS PRESENTATION

Your class presentation should take about 10 minutes.  You should do the following:

1.        Identify the social science field you chose to investigate.

2.       Provide a brief synopsis of each article (problem, research design, findings, etc.)

Handouts, Power Points, etc. are optional.  The important thing is to share the key points of the articles with your classmates.

We should not be able to tell what your view is about the controversial question.  We should be able to learn from you what the articles are about.

PRESENTATION SCHEDULE

Individual presentations must be made in class on the date scheduled for your group.  No exceptions, no make-ups – be there!

Topic 1 (GL marriage)

Monday November 26

Topic 2 (Capital Punishment)

Monday November 26

Topic 3 (Marijuana)

Wednesday November 28

Topic 4 (Civil Liberties)

Wednesday November 28

Topic 5 (Fathers)

Monday December 3

Topic 6 (Firearms)

Monday December 3

Topic 8 (Oklahoma)

Wednesday December 5