Ethnographic Perspectives on the Everyday

Ethnographic Perspectives on the EverydayWe will have a variety of assignments for this class. You will have guidance for each assignment. Please carefully follow the guidelines below and in the Course Schedule.  Because our 8-week class is accelerated, please review all items so you are fully preparedPrompt work is expected at all times in this class. Due dates: All due dates are 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern time on the date indicated. To calculate the equivalent for your own time zone, use The World Clock at http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/.Late assignments will receive lower grades unless you have made a prior arrangement with your instructor. Grades are lowered by 3 points for every day the assignment is late.   Please note the importance of prior arrangements for extensions.Extra Credit PolicyGiven the amount of assignments and the vigorous discussions there would be no Extra Credit Policy for this course. Batch papersMultiple assignments submitted together will not be accepted; i.e., work must be submitted in the order assigned and by the date assigned. If you submit all of your assignments together at the end of the term, they will be returned to you ungraded.Writing RequirementsAll assignments require your best writing skills. This means that you must write your assignments with well-developed paragraphs, complete sentences, and good grammar. For the research writing assignment detailed below, you will need a final section that brings to a conclusion what you have written. You should also be careful to use your own words.   If you quote an author, you must use quotation marks around those words.  You must also provide a citation and complete reference information.  Similarly if you paraphrase an author, be sure to provide a citation and complete reference information. Citation of SourcesBe very careful about citing your resources. If you use other people’s ideas in your writing, you must give them credit. Failure to do so is considered plagiarism. Evidence of plagiarism can lead to a grade of zero or F on your assignment, a grade of F for the course, or even dismissal from the university. Be careful. Be thorough. Be honest.Writing assignments should follow APA style of documentation.Labeling of documentsFor all assignments posted as attachments, please place your last name first at the beginning of the title line when you save the document. For example: Jones, Indiana. Assignment 1, Option 1.Within the assignment itself, at the top of the document, be sure to place your name, date, and title of the assignment. Format of documentsYour writing assignments should be double-spaced. A recommended font is Times New Roman, with 12 font size and aligned left.Please note that points will be deducted if directions for labeling and formatting are not followed.Effective Writing CenterAll students are strongly encouraged to submit their writing assignments to the Effective Writing Center (https://www.umuc.edu/writingcenter/index.cfm ). Advisors review your work and give suggestions for improvement.  Both strong and weak writers benefit from the service.  The turn-around time is 48 hours so budget that time as you are preparing your assignments.   When you use the Effective Writing Center, please attach the comments of the writing advisor when you submit your completed assignment in LEO.Instructor’s Role in the ClassroomYour instructor will use the F2F time to both elaborate on the weekly required readings and answer questions.Furthermore the instructor would be accessing the online discussion area a couple of times a day to keep on top of postings and give direction and guidance.Submission of Original WorkAll work submitted must be written for this course during the term in which the course is being completed. Work from other courses or from other academic or non-academic settings, past or present, is not acceptable and may be subject to immediate failure. No opportunities for resubmission or revision will be granted. When assignments involve research, students may make reference to work originally submitted for other courses or other settings. If students wish to submit extensively revised or expanded work previously submitted in this or another course, they must obtain the approval of the class instructor in advance. Reporting Suspected Child Abuse — Maryland LawPlease be aware that according to law in Maryland, educators are required to report past child abuse and neglect even when the former victim is now an adult and even when the former alleged abuser is deceased. If you disclose past abuse/neglect in conferences, in papers, or to your professor personally in any mode of communication, he or she is required by law to report it. Consult your professor if you want more information about this law.Writing Assignment 2: Ethnographic Perspectives on the Everyday (Week 7)This assignment asks you to reflect on the ethnographic perspective through your own experience or research.