I live in Kingwood, WV and need help with this paper which is due on Sept 13th 2008.
Prepare a 1,400- to 1,750-word autobiographical research paper that analyzes the influences of race as it relates to your community. In your paper, write your first-person account of how human interactions in your community have been racialized. For the community, you can consider relations within your neighborhood, local government, service groups, clubs, schools, workplace, or any environment of which you are a part. In your paper, be sure to answer and provide examples for the following core questions:
o Do members of your community look like you? In what ways do they look the same or different?
o How do leaders within your community treat people who are like you? How do they treat people who are different?
o How do other members of your community treat people who are like you? How do they treat people who are different?
o Do your texts or work manuals contain information by or about people like you?
o Do the local media represent people like you? If so, in what ways?
o What are some similarities and differences between you and the people who are in leadership positions in your community? Do you feel minority group interests are represented within your community?
o If you could resolve any inequities within your community, what would you change? How and why?
o Which main concepts from the text relate to race? Apply some of these concepts to your project.
• Ensure the following elements are included:
o The thesis addresses racial issues in your local community.
o The content is comprehensive and accurate.
o The paper itself draws on your personal experiences with and opinions about cultural diversity in your community.
o Three sources are used, and one source is a community member, leader, or representative from a local community organization.
o The paper is written in first-person point of view, with an autobiographical approach.
o Text concepts are applied to your observations.
o Assignment questions are answered.
o The paper includes perspectives from supporting sources.
o The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points.
o Paragraph transitions are present.
o The tone is appropriate.
o Sentences are well-constructed.
o The paper, title page, and references follow APA guidelines.
o Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.
o Spelling is correct.
• Post your completed research paper as an attachment.
Only YOU can write this since it's AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL.
What kind of assistance would you like from us, not including writing the paper itself!?
Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. It looks like your instructiions are quite clear. Begin with the research you need. If you put the information on 3 x 5 cards it's easy to sort the order in which you would like to tackle them.
You can GOOGLE the town and state. Real Estate people are a good resource. If you need the APA guidelines, just ask. Once you do your outline and write a rough draft, feel free to repost and someone will critique what you have done.
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According to this article, Kingwood is overwhelmingly White.
You need to identify your race and ethnic group, and then answer the questions in your prompt.
"As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 2,944 people, 1,283 households, and 844 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,192.9 people per square mile (460.2/km²). There were 1,417 housing units at an average density of 574.2/sq mi (221.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.69% White, 1.02% African American, 0.44% Asian, 0.07% from other races, and 0.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.34% of the population."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingwood,_West_Virginia
I took this class and its not as hard as it appears. This will help, consider your neighborhood and the people who live around you. For me where I lived at the time my family was the only black family in the neighborhood which was about two months ago so no they don't look like me I also had to choose two people to interview that had significant jobs, my siter wh at one time was the city auditor and I wnet to a McDonalds and interviewed an employee. This is a good class and you can not fail just take your time with what your are trying to say and the web sites above are excellent I used some of them my self
thanks! this was helpful.
To complete your autobiographical research paper, follow these steps:
Step 1: Gather personal experiences and observations
Reflect on your personal experiences and observations regarding race in your community. Consider interactions within your neighborhood, local government, service groups, clubs, schools, workplace, or any other environment you are a part of.
Step 2: Answer the core questions
Address the core questions provided in the assignment prompt, ensuring you provide examples and personal anecdotes to support your answers:
- Do members of your community look like you? In what ways do they look the same or different?
- How do leaders within your community treat people who are like you? How do they treat people who are different?
- How do other members of your community treat people who are like you? How do they treat people who are different?
- Do your texts or work manuals contain information by or about people like you?
- Do the local media represent people like you? If so, in what ways?
- What are some similarities and differences between you and the people who are in leadership positions in your community? Do you feel minority group interests are represented within your community?
- If you could resolve any inequities within your community, what would you change? How and why?
- Which main concepts from the text relate to race? Apply some of these concepts to your project.
Step 3: Use sources for support
Incorporate at least three sources into your paper. Ensure that one source is a community member, leader, or representative from a local community organization. These sources will provide additional perspectives and support for your arguments.
Step 4: Use first-person point of view
Write your paper in first-person point of view, using an autobiographical approach. This means you will be sharing your personal experiences and opinions about cultural diversity in your community.
Step 5: Apply text concepts
Relate the main concepts from the required text to the topic of race in your community. Show how these concepts apply to your observations and experiences.
Step 6: Structure and format your paper
Make sure your paper includes the following elements:
- A thesis statement that addresses racial issues in your local community.
- Comprehensive and accurate content.
- Integrate your personal experiences and opinions.
- Use proper paragraph transitions.
- Maintain an appropriate tone and construct well-structured sentences.
- Follow APA guidelines for title page, references, and formatting.
- Review and edit your paper for grammar, usage, punctuation, and spelling.
Step 7: Write a logical conclusion
End your paper with a conclusion that summarizes the major points discussed in your paper. Ensure that your conclusion flows logically from the body of your paper.
Step 8: Review and submit
After completing your research paper, review it to ensure you have addressed all the assignment requirements. Make any necessary revisions before submitting your paper as an attachment.
Following these steps will help you complete your autobiographical research paper on the influences of race in your community. Good luck with your assignment!