Assignments
This page includes downloads of the homework assignment handouts, as well as links that you will need to complete the assignments. Most of these links will open a new browser tab or window. If you click a link and nothing seems to happen, check to see whether the target page has opened in a separate browser window.
Most of the handouts are posted in Adobe Acrobat format. You can get the Adobe Acrobat reader free of charge from the Adobe web site.
Tentative Course Schedule and Assignment Due Dates
- Handout with tentive due dates for readings and course assignments. In addition to using this handout, check the course website (Weekly Updates section) for additions and changes to the assignments. If you see a discrepancy between the handout and the course website (e.g., differing due dates), assume that the website is correct.
Assignments and Term Project
- Explanation of assignments and term project (Acrobat format)
- Samples of questionnaire objectives for completing Assignment #1 (PDF format)
- Handout for Assignment #2. Includes detailed instructions for using the Roper Center's iPOLL database (Acrobat format). (This information can also be found on the Links page of the course website.)
- Template for completing Assignment #2 (MS Word format).