3. What are the main research methods for data gathering that sociologists use to study the social world? What are the relative strengths and weaknesses of each method? Sociologists typically use one of the five key research methods when conducting research‚ and collecting data. These data gathering techniques are experiments‚ interviews‚ surveys‚ field observations‚ and historical data. The lecture about studying the social world explains that‚ there are many different considerations to make when
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ONKARABETSE BUFF STUDENT NO: 200906319 DATE DUE: 30/01/2012 TITLE ASSIGN: SOUL SURFER Question 1 “Born in Hawaai‚ with die hard surfers. How can salt water not be in veins. They say home is where the heart is‚ and for most people it consists of four walls and a welcome mat. Me? It’s the ocean‚ with the warmth of the sun on my skin‚ from the moment I caught the first wave ‚ I knew I wanted to be a pro-surfer‚ nothing really mattered. Surfing is my passion‚ my way of life. The stoke o get
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Ethnographic Study Proposal “Factors That Contribute to Cross-Racial Interactions on Rowan University’s Campus” Heather Burley Anthropology 02202 Professor Jay Gabriel Ph.D. Rowan University The study that I would conduct is based on discovering the factors that influence and promote cross-racial interaction on Rowan University’s
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The book‚ Soul Surfer is a biography written by Bethany Hamilton. It is a true story about how she was attacked by a shark at the age of thirteen. She was surfing in Hawaii with her family and her friend Alana and suddenly a tiger shark attacked her and she lost her left arm. This story helps us realize that even when we are in a bad situation‚ like Bethany‚ we should always have faith‚ like she did. According to Bethany‚ this attack came from out of the blue. She said‚” the water was crystal clear
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get caught in the impact zone‚ you need to get right back up‚ because you never know what’s over the next wave...and if you have faith‚ anything is possible. Anything at all (Pinto‚ 2007).” Bethany Hamilton is known for being a Professional American Surfer that lost her left arm in a shark attack. But being a strong believer in God‚ she was able to get back on the board and continue surfing. Bethany Hamilton is an influential person because of her impressive surfing skills‚ her ability to overcome a
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ETHNOGRAPHIC PAPER ANTH 2– WALSH FALL 2014 Students enrolled in this course will deliver a five-page ethnographic paper to their TA after lecture on Monday‚ December 1. The purpose of this paper is to familiarize students with the process of doing research and writing in sociocultural anthropology. In this paper‚ the student will address the following question: What are the everyday experiences and effects of the current drought in California? To address this question‚ students are expected to:
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Dance Studio‚ in Kowloon Bay. It has been‚ without a second thought‚ chosen for my ethnographic research because I have been an active participant over there recurrently for five years on a regular basis. I have been going to the dance classes and joining regular parties with other participants‚ including dance tutors and students of different ages and backgrounds from time to time. In this regard‚ my ethnographic data may sound and accurate with my understanding about the community. I acquire the
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PROJECT IN RESEARCH I Ethnographic Study Subject Teacher I. Title of the Issue or Problem “Barangay San Jose and its Illuminating Giant Star” Ethnographic study is a systematic process of observing‚ describing‚ detailing‚ documenting and analyzing the cultural beliefs‚ practices‚ customs and rituals of a cultural group in order to obtain information about their culture in their particular environment. That is why for our Ethnography‚ we have decided to feature Barangay San Jose and its
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THE ROLE OF ETHNOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES IN TOURISM PLANNING Peter John Sandiford (Research Student) Department of Hotel and Tourism Management Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hung Hom‚ Kowloon‚ Hong Kong Tel: Hong Kong (852) 2766 6356 Fax: Hong Kong (852) 2362 9362 John Ap (Associate Professor) Department of Hotel and Tourism Management Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hung Hom‚ Kowloon‚ Hong Kong Tel: Hong Kong (852) 2766 6348 Fax: Hong Kong (852) 2362 9362 1998 Full Citation:
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important view of the difficulties of the Cofán people. While the film does focus on a particular culture‚ does this make the film ethnographic? The fact that the film has an intention of spreading environmental awareness about Ecuadorian communities rather than being a study on a culture in Ecuador suggests it is not. However‚ that does not mean that there are not ethnographic attributes. This film analyses will select and identify the following attributes that are present in Oil and Water: appropriateness
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