Assignment Requirements (Review) You will need to conduct research on your specific institution using a combination of 7-10 resources (e.g., books, newspaper articles, news magazine articles, sociological journals, internet sites, videos,

DVD's, interviews, etc.). After you have conducted your research, you will analyze your information using the following questions as a guide: Content 1. History: Discuss the history of your institution. How did it come into existence? 2. Change: How has it changed over time? What caused it to change? 3. Continuity: Discuss any stable features of the institution, that is, features that have not changed. 4. Participants: Who are the major participants in the institution? What are their roles and statuses? 5. In-Group Opinion: How do members of the institution perceive itself (its own institution)? 6. Out-Group Opinion: How do members of society perceive your institution? 7. Inequalities: Does your institution work better for some members of society (as opposed to others)?/nSociological Analysis Finally, you need to explain your institution using both of these theories. I recommend using a separate slide for each one. 1. Functionalist Analysis: Use functionalism to explain your institution. 2. Conflict Analysis: Use conflict theory to explain your institution, You will then organize and submit your information in outline format on a PowerPoint (10-15 slides) or other slide/presentation program. Your slide presentation should include images, videos, charts and graphs where applicable. You are welcome to use Google Slides or Open Office Impress and submit PDF if you do not have access to Power Point; make sure your settings allow me to view the presentation. Your last slide needs to contain your list of at least 7 works cited in MLA format. Check out the Hayden Library APA Resource page or the video below if you need help. Directions/nDirections 1. Find the rest of your sources to complete your project. Take notes and write a complete source citation using APA 7 format for each one. EasyBib is an online tool that can assist you. 2. Create an outline using full sentences. (This is what you will use for Project 2: Sharing & Peer Feedback Discussion.) 3. Create and upload your final PowerPoint/slide presentation. Include a References or Works Cited slide at the end of your presentation for your citations. For more information about how to create a presentation (the principles apply to all presentations even though these resources are PowerPoint specific), check out these resources: • Microsoft PowerPoint SlideFest 101 (Do's & Don'ts) • OWL Designing an Effective PowerPoint Presentation: A Quick Guide 4. ALTERNATIVE: If you prefer, you can complete this assignment as a 3-4 page research essay with an additional page for your bibliography. If you choose this optional, make sure you o write about each of the required topics o use standard writing conventions (complete sentences, indent the first line of each new paragraph, double space, no extra lines between paragraphs, etc.) o submit your essay as a Word or PDF file.