Sociology
4380: Drug Policy Group and Final Project
Guidelines
Group
Project (70
points possible): Due July 2, 2008 by the beginning of class
- Each student is expected
to create a Personal
Wiki Page, providing a bit of information about yourself
and other interests you might have. Experiment with the different features
of the wiki--add external links, internal links (link back to our "home
page") add an image or two--especially an picture of yourself. Update
this page throughout the semester--adding links to your individual contributions
to the project your group chooses. Make sure to link all individual
work here throughout the semester. When you are ready, make your name
on the class home page a link to your personal page. Your personal
page should be completed by the beginning of class on Wednesday, June 25,
2008.
- Small groups will be
assigned (choose) one of 6 chapters in the required text (Chapters 7-12).
Each group will develop an "annotated" outline of the assigned chapter.
Every student is responsible for the completion of the project and the group
wiki. An annotated outline is a fairly detailed outline of the chapter highlighted
with links to reputable outside resources, images and video, and detailed
with information from at least two additional sources (per person). Each student
must submit 3 multiple choice questions focusing on key ideas from the material
they present. Multiple Choice question format
- Groups will use group
discussion forums and the class wiki to document and report their group activity.
- Dues dates are posted
on the "Assignments, Readings,
and Course Schedule," and can be found on the various assignments
posted in the "Group Areas" section of the MyGateway site.
- Grading
rubric
- Personal page: 10
points
- Content of outline--thorough,
comprehensive, and complete: 15 points
- Details and explanations
of key points and concepts: 5 points
- Annotation and use
of outside resources (2 per student): 6 points
- Use of wiki features
(hyperlinks, images, etc.): 5 points
- 3 multiple choice
questions (per person, in proper format):
5 points
- Minimum of two "wiki
comments" (125 word) made on wikis of other groups (due by
July 16, 2008 beginning of class): 10 points
- Group evaluation:
critical analysis of your own and other members contributions to the project::
communication, coordination, and content contribution: 5 points (email
to Mr. Keel by July 16, 2008 beginning of class)
- Grammar and spelling:
5 points
- Proper citations
and bibliography (ASA
standards): 5 points
- Group Project: 70 points
total.
Final
Project (150 points):
Due July 23, 2008 by the beginning of class
The
final project can be an individual, team, or group project. A short in-class
presentation during one of the last two class sessions is a required part of
this project. Students must arrange their time accordingly. Ideally, students
will work on themes and policy initiatives related to their group project work,
but extend and enhance the research they do in a specific area (Education and Prevention Alternatives, Drug Misuse Treatment,
Legalization, Harm Reduction, Prohibition).
Final
Project Deadlines:
- Students must submit a final project topic by Wednesday, June
25. In addition, students must select a presentation date of either July 23
or 30.
- Multiple Choice Questions for the Final Project are due no
latter than July 22 at 11:59 PM, but to insure full credit you may wish to
submit them much earlier in case modifications are necessary.
- All final projects are due on July 23 at the beginning of
class.
- Comments on others' wiki pages must be completed by July 30
beginning of class.
- This
project is considered to be the equivalent of a 10-15 page paper (per student)
and must be "presented" as a collection of pages within the class
Drug Policy Wiki.
- Statement of purpose--research
problem: 10 points
- Content thorough, comprehensive,
and complete: 40 points
- Details and explanations
of key points and concepts related to class discussions and reading: 20 points
- Annotation and use of
outside resources/literature review (5 per student): 20 points
- Use of wiki features
(hyperlinks, images, etc.): 15 points
- 5 multiple choice questions
(per person, in proper format): 10 points
- Minimum of three "wiki
comments" (125 word) made on final projects of other students/groups
(due by July 30, 2008 beginning of class): 15 points
- Grammar and spelling:
10 points
- Proper citations and
bibliography (ASA
standards): 10 points
- Grading
rubric
- Final
Project: 150 points
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