Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Case Study on Fahrenheit 45




While we are reading the novel this week for homework, we will be working on a case study in class on the social issues prevalent in the novel. The purpose of this project is to hypothesize and investigate. We want to discover something about a real social issue through interviews and research. Here are the requirements for this group project:

1. Case Study Report
    A. It's up to your group who writes what part in the report.
    B. In section 3.0 Research Background, everyone needs to write one section each (needs an
        authentic source)
    C. Example in Dropbox

2. Survey
    A. Your group needs to create a survey to give out for people to fill out
    B. You need to have at least 50 people surveyed
    C. Example in Dropbox

3. Poster
    A. Present your findings to the class
         * summarize your case study report: what were you trying to find out about your social issue?
         * what did you find out about your hypothesis through your survey?


Social Issues to Study
1. The Potential Dangers of Technology vs Ethics
     A. How far is too far with technology?
     B. What is ethical/right or wrong when it comes to technological advances? 
     C. Does technology hinder/destroy social abilities? Family bonds? 
     D. Weapons of mass destruction? Spying? etc.

2. Censorship/Freedom of Speech and Thought
     A. Internet censorship vs user freedom?
     B. Freedom of speech in press,etc. vs censorship 
     C. Banning certain types of media vs freedom of speech

3. Lack of Morals in Teenagers/Youth
     A. What is the root cause of teenage troubles/problems/suicide/drug use? 

4. Government Control vs Individual Rights
    A. How much control should the government have over an individual's rights?
  

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