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Week 2 - Assignment
Walk a Mile
Watch A Class Divided
(https://fod.infobase.com/OnDemandEmbed.aspx?
token=40876&wID=100753&plt=FOD&loid=0&w=640&h=480&fWidth=660&fHeight=530) (1985) and read
Intergroup Contact Theory (Pettigrew, 1998). Consider these sources as you complete the
Assignment.
A Class Divided
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Length: 55:23
1. Choose any group of which you are not a member.
Possible dimensions from which you may select your group include: race, gender, social
class, nationality, sexual identity, (dis)ability, rural versus urban status, religious belief,
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incarceration/criminal history, occupational status, victim, military status, and so on.
2. Explain why you selected this group.
3. Describe stereotypes, prejudice, and/or discrimination directed toward members of this group.
Use concrete examples to illustrate (e.g., advertisements that depict members of the
group in a stereotypical manner, statements you have overheard expressing affective
reactions to the group, policies that discriminate in favor or/against the group, etc.).
Consider both negative and positive stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination.
4. Interpret the experiences of members in this group.
The goal is to gain a new perspective, so consider spending time immersed in the group.
Perhaps you could interview friends, family, or community members, or attend an event
hosted by the group. Or, you could present yourself as a member of this group to gauge
reactions firsthand. Alternatively, do some online research.
5. Evaluate reactions toward this group in light of concepts covered in the textbook.
For example, how might social psychological theory and/or concepts explain the origin of
prejudice directed toward the group you are studying? What are the influences on
members of this group? Utilize scholarly, peer-reviewed sources to support your points to
continue developing your academic voice. (Reminder: Be sure to synthesize and
paraphrase the information you share from these articles/sources.)
6. Conclude with a realistic suggestion for reducing prejudice toward members of this group,
based on the contact hypothesis (see Pettigrew, 1998, for elaboration).
The Walk a Mile paper
Must be 3 to 5 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and
formatted according to APA style (http://writingcenter.ashford.edu/introduction-apa) as outlined
in the Ashford Writing Center (http://writingcenter.ashford.edu) .
Must include a separate title page with the following:
A header
Title of paper
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Must begin with an introductory paragraph (http://writingcenter.ashford.edu/introductionsconclusions) that has a succinct thesis statement (http://writingcenter.ashford.edu/writing-athesis) .
Must utilize academic voice (http://writingcenter.ashford.edu/academic-voice) .
Must address the topic with critical thought .
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Must end with a conclusion (http://writingcenter.ashford.edu/introductions-conclusions) that
reaffirms the thesis.
Must use at least three peer-reviewed scholarly sources. Additional scholarly sources are
encouraged.
Be sure to integrate your research
(https://content.bridgepointeducation.com/curriculum/file/5408ee9b-e793-44d5-8a4de54bc6e72f74/1/Integrating%20Research.zip/story.html) smoothly rather than simply inserting it.
In general, paraphrase (http://writingcenter.ashford.edu/quoting-paraphrasing-summarizing)
material rather than using direct quotes.
The Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources
table offers additional
guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source
is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final
say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.
Must document all sources in APA style as outlined here (http://writingcenter.ashford.edu/citingwithin-your-paper) and here (https://content.bridgepointeducation.com/curriculum/file/9fce9d113298-48ef-ac77-12fe7d5c0577/1/InText%20Citation%20Helper%20A%20Guide%20to%20Making%20APA%20InText%20Citations.zip/story.html) .
Must include a separate reference page (http://writingcenter.ashford.edu/format-your-referencelist) that is formatted according to APA style.
Must be submitted to Grammarly
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for review and correction prior to submitting.
Submitting to Grammarly:
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before you submit your assignment. It takes approximately 5 minutes to set up an account and after
that, you simply download your written submission and wait for the magic. This service is open 24/7,
for you night owls hoping for a final proofread before submitting your work. Grammarly will then
provide you with a detailed roadmap for improvement.
Grammarly Resource:
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tutorial, set up a Grammarly account (if you have not already done so), and use Grammarly to review a
rough draft of your assignment. Then carefully review all issues identified by Grammarly and revise
your work as needed.
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To use Grammarly:
Go to https://app.grammarly.com/ (and log in if needed).
Click on “Upload” (located under “New”) and upload your paper.
Grammarly will scan your paper for errors and issues.
To read about the errors Grammarly found, click on the ▼expand button.
To accept Grammarly’s suggestion, click on the green wording suggestion (if applicable).
To ignore Grammarly’s suggestion, click on the “x” or the “ignore” button.
Finally, once you have made all of your corrections, click on the ↓ downward arrow icon in the
left navigation pane and select “Download.” This will create a Word document with your
corrections. Note: You might have to remove or delete any lingering track changes or comment
bubbles before submitting your paper.
Need writing help? The Writing Center offers 24/7 live chat and paper review to all students! Just click
on the Writing Center tab in the left column of the classroom to access these services.
You can also email the Writing Center directly! writing@ashford.edu (mailto:writing@ashford.edu) .
We look forward to hearing from you!
The Learning Services Writing Center
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for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.
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