Course Description:
Examination of the application of the scientific method to understanding social phenomena. Explores important processes in social research including the selection and definition of problems of investigation, ethics in research, the relationship between theory and data, and quantitative and qualitative data-gathering and data analysis techniques.
Write a 10-page paper based in your research and interviews analyzing:
(1) The meaning and purpose of community leaders who build a sense of continuous community;
(2) Compare and contrast three examples of ‘community builders’ applying a theory you learned from your research articles of choice;
(3) Analyze the effect community builders have on at least one community you studied;
(4) Explain two directions this research should go based on all you learned this quarter. In other words, what new research would you like to see done on this topic.Write a 10-page paper based in your research and interviews analyzing:
(1) The meaning and purpose of community leaders who build a sense of continuous community;
(2) Compare and contrast three examples of ‘community builders’ applying a theory you learned from your research articles of choice;
(3) Analyze the effect community builders have on at least one community you studied;
(4) Explain two directions this research should go based on all you learned this quarter. In other words, what new research would you like to see done on this topic.