Choose a venue of your choice where you can sit and observe people without attracting any special attention. Venues can include a food court, a Starbucks, the library, a public event, or perhaps an athletic event. Do not interview anyone, but rather observe what people are doing and saying in a public voice. Watch people for half an hour. What patterns of behavior do you see? What gestures do you observe? Are they different depending on the gender or age of the person? What differences do you see among people of varying ages? How do people move through the space? Are they there together or in groups? Take notes about what you see.
Then, write a report detailing your observation.
2-3 pages, double-spaced. Times New Roman font, 12points.Choose a venue of your choice where you can sit and observe people without attracting any special attention. Venues can include a food court, a Starbucks, the library, a public event, or perhaps an athletic event. Do not interview anyone, but rather observe what people are doing and saying in a public voice. Watch people for half an hour. What patterns of behavior do you see? What gestures do you observe? Are they different depending on the gender or age of the person? What differences do you see among people of varying ages? How do people move through the space? Are they there together or in groups? Take notes about what you see.
Then, write a report detailing your observation.
2-3 pages, double-spaced. Times New Roman font, 12points.
