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Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to identify common patterns of social behaviors within a specific social event or a social setting. Your writing will illustrate your ability to interpret social interactions using the content from units 1-4.
Activity: Conduct a participant observation procedure by observing a group/social event. The event could be a trip to a theme park, enjoying a play at a theater, or a dinner with family at a restaurant. It could also be attending a religious gathering, hanging out with friends at a coffee shop, attending a sports event like a baseball or a basketball game, celebrating a cultural holiday, or attending a meeting at your workplace. This is NOT a reflection of a past event. the observation of behaviors must be conducted within 2 weeks of the deadline.
First, write a few sentences about the activity itself including what the event was, how long it was, and why you chose it. Next, summarize your observations and describe any behaviors that stand out. Discuss your thoughts on the common social interaction patterns between the people. Your writing should illustrate how the observation activity facilitated your understanding of human behaviors. You should use 2-3 relevant concepts from at least two different chapters from Units 1-4. The paper should 2-3 completed pages, excluding the title and the references pages.
Use APA format throughout the paper including for the Title page, and references and in-text citations.
Your paper also should be without grammar and spelling mistakes.
Rubric
Observation of Social Behavior Grading Rubric
Observation of Social Behavior Grading Rubric
BOOK:
https://openstax.org/details/books/introduction-sociology-3e
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary of the activity performed
CSLO 1
threshold: 20.0 pts
20 pts
Provides thorough details about the activity performed, how long the event was, and why it was chosen.
15 pts
Some details missing about the activity performed, how long the event was, and why it was chosen.
10 pts
Multiple details missing about the activity performed, how long the event was, and why it was chosen.
5 pts
Significant details missing about the activity performed, how long the event was, and why it was chosen.
0 pts
Summary of the activity is not submitted.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeObservations and identification of behavioral patterns and social facts
CSLO 1
threshold: 40.0 pts
40 pts
Achievement Level 5 Provides observations that identify patterns of common social interactions at the event and identifies and explains behaviors that are outliers.
33 pts
Achievement Level 4 Few/minor issues present with the observations that identify patterns of common social interactions at the event and identifies and explains behaviors that are outliers.
27 pts
Achievement Level 3 Multiple issues present with the observations that identify patterns of common social interactions at the event and identifies and explains behaviors that are outliers.
20 pts
Achievement Level 2 Significant issues present with the observations that identify patterns of common social interactions at the event and the identifies and explains behaviors that are outliers.
0 pts
Achievement Level 1 Did not include observations that identify patterns of common social interactions at the event or behaviors that were outliers.
40 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSupport with relevant concepts
CSLO 2
threshold: 20.0 pts
20 pts
Supports ideas with at least 2 relevant concepts from Units 1-4.
10 pts
Supports ideas with only 1 relevant concept from Units 1-4.
0 pts
Does not support ideas with relevant concepts from Units 1-4.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA guidelines
10 pts
No Description
Showcases effective writing and correct grammar; Adheres to APA formatting and stylistic guidelines.
8 pts
No Description
Few/minor issues present with writing, grammar, and APA formatting.
6 pts
No Description
Multiple issues present with writing, grammar, and APA formatting.
4 pts
No Description
Significant issues present with writing, grammar, and APA formatting.
0 pts
No Description
APA format is missing.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePaper length
10 pts
No Description
Has 2-3 completed pages of content and contains all necessary components.
5 pts
No Description
Has less than 2 completed pages of content and all necessary components.
0 pts
No Description
Has only a page of content.
10 pts
Total Points: 100
