DIRECTIONS:
• Watch one episode (#2 – 7) in the documentary series Unnatural Causes here (:
https://huntercuny.kanopy.com/video/unnatural-causes-series
** You may be asked for your CUNY login **
• DO NOT summarize the episode. DO NOT use episode #1.
▪ Discuss & analyze how your selected episode illustrates the complex interconnections
among two (2) of the following concepts: SES, race/ethnicity, gender, age, geographic
location, lifestyles and/or stress. Make sure to reference specific examples from the
episode. Ideally, you should have a paragraph for each of the 2 concepts while showing
how they connect with each other through the documentary examples.
▪ [Optional] You may include your reactions to/critique of the episode you watched.
***IMPORTANT***
Assessment of paper:
• Answering all that is required (you can answer all of the questions in any order as long as it is organized
in a logical and coherent manner)
• Clarity of discussion and analysis: Make sure to proofread your paper for typos and grammatical errors
to ensure that your ideas are clearly stated.
• Make sure your answers are detailed and specific when including examples from the source materials.
It is not necessary to include an introduction/conclusion. You should use proper citation methods for
any external sources (besides the documentary and other course materials).
Grading Rubric:
• Clarity of writing (proofread, grammar) = 5 points
• Analysis of the episodes with 2 concepts = 20 pointsDIRECTIONS:
• Watch one episode (#2 – 7) in the documentary series Unnatural Causes here (:
https://huntercuny.kanopy.com/video/unnatural-causes-series
** You may be asked for your CUNY login **
• DO NOT summarize the episode. DO NOT use episode #1.
▪ Discuss & analyze how your selected episode illustrates the complex interconnections
among two (2) of the following concepts: SES, race/ethnicity, gender, age, geographic
location, lifestyles and/or stress. Make sure to reference specific examples from the
episode. Ideally, you should have a paragraph for each of the 2 concepts while showing
how they connect with each other through the documentary examples.
▪ [Optional] You may include your reactions to/critique of the episode you watched.
***IMPORTANT***
Assessment of paper:
• Answering all that is required (you can answer all of the questions in any order as long as it is organized
in a logical and coherent manner)
• Clarity of discussion and analysis: Make sure to proofread your paper for typos and grammatical errors
to ensure that your ideas are clearly stated.
• Make sure your answers are detailed and specific when including examples from the source materials.
It is not necessary to include an introduction/conclusion. You should use proper citation methods for
any external sources (besides the documentary and other course materials).
Grading Rubric:
• Clarity of writing (proofread, grammar) = 5 points
• Analysis of the episodes with 2 concepts = 20 points
