Field Assignment #1

This is a Intro to Sociology Class. There should be no plagiarism or ill will receive a 0 in the class. See instructions below.

Conduct a brief participant observation study wherein you study and/or participate in a

particular group event or social organization. Samples of events could include an Indian

powwow, visit a religious group other than the one you usually attend, hang out at a greasy spoon

caf or coffee shop, attend a sporting event, or any volunteer organization. You are NOT limited

to those choices. Make sure you have permission to be there. To complete the assignment simply

describe an event in detail, write down your observations, note any patterns you observe, or point

out any observations or patterns that particularly surprise you. Include a personal reflection on

how the experience changed your perspective or understanding of the group.