Geography 101 – Homework Assignment 1Please complete the assignment Show all of your work and please write clearly

Research PaperThe focus of this paper is to explore how residential patterns affect intergroup relations. You will use research approaches such as observation and secondary data analysis to further understand your community. Remember, you should conduct the observation (Step 2 below) on the same locale for which you completed the demographic report in your Week Three assignment (Step 1 below). If you are currently overseas or have other barriers that prevent you from physically accessing a location in the U.S., please contact your instructor for alternative assignment instructions.Step 1: Using Secondary DataUse the data gathered on your chosen locality in the Week Three assignment, “Demographic Report,” and implement any feedback from your instructor into your paper. If more data is needed, use demographic data from the latest census (available online using the US Census American FactFinder) and identify the various social and economic characteristics (i.e., education, population, housing, race, class, etc.) of this locale. You can also check government websites for your state, county or city for data. Present your findings in two to three pages of the paper.Step 2: Using an Observational Study Next, spend 30 to 60 minutes observing your community. Go to a central place in your town such as the center of the city, a major landmark, or you can drive or walk to different areas and observe for a few minutes. Take notes of what you observe, including the types of people you see, the economic conditions, as well as the businesses or other institutions that are present. Based on your observations, what can you tell about the economic condition of the majority of people? Is the locale integrated or segregated? In this step, consider the information you have gathered in Step 1 regarding social and economic characteristics, and identify whether it matches what you have recorded from your observation. Be sure to compare the data you gathered from your observations to what was found in the census data and make note if there are differences. Present your findings in one to two pages of the paper.Step 3: Analysis and Reporting of ResearchAnalyze your data and present your responses in two to three pages in the paper:Describe how segregated the neighborhoods are in your locality. Be sure to consider the various social inequality indicators: race, ethnicity, class, gender, and perhaps sexuality for some areas.Indicate if there are policies, practices, or specific circumstances that have created and maintained these patterns.Here are some examples of aspects to consider: Historically, has there always been racial segregation or not? Was it traditionally an area of immigration from a certain ethnic region? Is there an LGBT community? Was it an industrial area that had a strong working class community, or is it a technology area with highly educated citizens? Have there been efforts to desegregate or plans in the future?In Chapter 1 and throughout the text, you have explored several sociological theoretical perspectives. Indicate which theoretical perspective best presents your analysis of your locality. Describe why you have chosen this theoretical perspective and ensure you include detail on which theorist’s work is most representative.The Research Paper:Must be seven to nine double-spaced pages in length (excluding title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.Must include a title page with the following:Title of paperStudent’s nameCourse name and numberInstructor’s nameDate submittedMust begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.Must use at least five scholarly resources, including a minimum of two from the Ashford University Library.Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Based on the course readings, evaluate what the American Revolution meant to at least three different actors and whether or not it was, in your estimation, overall a “radical” event. Choose at least three primary documents to complete this assignment. You will want to examine them to determine how different people (including, for instance, colonial politicians, farmers, slaves, women, male revolutionaries, monarchists, etc.) from the period perceived the Revolution and its meaning. What were their concerns, their experiences, their values, and their biases? Your answer needs to show a clear understanding of how each of these perspectives fit within their political and social context by using the textbook, videos, and other readings to understand where each voice was coming from.Use at least three of the primary documents from this unitDevelop your argument by providing a thesis statement, evidence to support that statement, and a clear statement of the significance of this topic and your position (that is, why it matters).Analyze each primary source by considering its historical context, its author (including his or her values, biases, and experiences), and the rhetoric of the text.Utilize the secondary sources (textbook, videos, etc.) to place each primary document in historical context.Abide by the basic principles of college-level composition.Be sure to organize your response around a thesis, with logical paragraph development, and with proper grammar and spelling. After you post your answer, respond to one other student post.Answer the following question with a minimum of 500 words.https://nu.blackboard.com/bbcswebdav/pid-10813070-...https://nu.blackboard.com/bbcswebdav/pid-10813070-...