The Ethnographic Essay writing homework help
Prepare a 5-6 page ethnographic study of a group or culture to which you belong
“Ethnography†–- the official name of this kind of research and writing – tends to call to mind distant cultures – the Bedouin of the Arabian Peninsula, or the natives of the Amazon rainforest. But we all belong to several cultures – and are surrounded by many, many more. Any social group will for its own culture – skateboarders, Facebook users, online gamers, athletic teams. Any of them (or almost any) can be fertile ground for an ethnographic study.
Note that, in an ideal world, you wouldn’t choose a group that you’re part of , since it’ll be harder to be objective. We will try to assure objectivity by including at least two secondary sources – books, articles, web sites, and so on.
Evaluation Criteria
Content: Analysis of group is based on sound research, including multiple sources of data, such as observations, interviews, and at least 2 secondary sources. (364-365).
Organization: Essay follows one of the three methods of development, and effectively guides reader through its analysis.
Style: Writing is clear and appropriate. Tone and language reflect the purpose and audience of the essay.
Mechanics: Free of grammar and spelling errors. All sources cited using MLA format.