Assignment: Comparing Two Cities

Assignment: Comparing Two Cities

In this assignment, you will compare two cities based on publicly available statistical information from StatsCan (Conduct some basic analysis using the data that can be found online here: https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/dt-td/index-eng.cfm )and increase your competency in assessing numerical data through analysis and evaluation. Every 5 years, the federal government conducts a census of the population of Canada. Analysis of the data collected helps paint a portrait of the people who live in our country, our cities, our neighbourhhoods and more. You will compare two Canadian Census Metropolitan Areas (CMA) from this list, ( https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=1710013501 )conduct some basic analysis using the data that can be found here. You are strongly advised to speak to a librarian from the Map and Data Library to develop an understanding of utilizing this material. Two workshops will be held in October, noted below.

Assignment: Comparing Two Cities

Please do the following:

1. Choose a theme that you would like to focus your comparison on. This theme needs to allow you to identify similarities and differences between the two cities.

2. Select 6 pieces of data or statistics that you’d like to use in comparing your two cities. Total population is not acceptable as one of the 6 data pieces, but the City’s ranking in terms of total population by country is acceptable. Make sure you can collect the same data pieces for both cities and try to focus the data in relation to your selected theme. INI235H1F A Multidisciplinary Introduction to Urban Studies I: Theoretical Foundations of City Building – 2019 4

3. Present the data in a clear, focused format (perhaps in a table or some other form of data visualization) with a written description to support the data

Assignment: Comparing Two Cities

4. Write a 750-word analysis (word count does not include references) of your two cities that includes the following: a. Your theme b. Key findings c. Similarities and differences between the cities d. Analysis and discussion of the similarities and differences and why they might exist e. A conclusion 5. Reference all of your sources (both in-text and in a bibliography) using APA formatting Comparing Cities will be graded according to the following criteria: • 10% Format and Presentation: spelling / grammar / adheres to length / clarity • 40% Data: appropriateness of comparison and of data selected, accuracy, clear and clean presentation of data, sources provided and listed in APA format • 50% Analysis: Follows guidelines and format as per above, clearly written, demonstrates comprehension of material, effective discussion that highlights data, similarities and differences, changes over time, and demonstration of analysis of data, references data properly using APA format.

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ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CLASS

Discussion Questions (DQ)

• Initial responses to the DQ should address all components of the questions asked, include a minimum of one scholarly source, and be at least 250 words.
• Successful responses are substantive (i.e., add something new to the discussion, engage others in the discussion, well-developed idea) and include at least one scholarly source.
• One or two sentence responses, simple statements of agreement or “good post,” and responses that are off-topic will not count as substantive. Substantive responses should be at least 150 words.
• I encourage you to incorporate the readings from the week (as applicable) into your responses.

Weekly Participation

• Your initial responses to the mandatory DQ do not count toward participation and are graded separately.
• In addition to the DQ responses, you must post at least one reply to peers (or me) on three separate days, for a total of three replies.
• Participation posts do not require a scholarly source/citation (unless you cite someone else’s work).
• Part of your weekly participation includes viewing the weekly announcement and attesting to watching it in the comments. These announcements are made to ensure you understand everything that is due during the week.

APA Format and Writing Quality

• Familiarize yourself with APA format and practice using it correctly. It is used for most writing assignments for your degree. Visit the Writing Center in the Student Success Center, under the Resources tab in LoudCloud for APA paper templates, citation examples, tips, etc. Points will be deducted for poor use of APA format or absence of APA format (if required).
• Cite all sources of information! When in doubt, cite the source. Paraphrasing also requires a citation.
• I highly recommend using the APA Publication Manual, 6th edition.

Use of Direct Quotes

• I discourage overutilization of direct quotes in DQs and assignments at the Masters’ level and deduct points accordingly.
• As Masters’ level students, it is important that you be able to critically analyze and interpret information from journal articles and other resources. Simply restating someone else’s words does not demonstrate an understanding of the content or critical analysis of the content.
• It is best to paraphrase content and cite your source.

 

LopesWrite Policy

• For assignments that need to be submitted to LopesWrite, please be sure you have received your report and Similarity Index (SI) percentage BEFORE you do a “final submit” to me.
• Once you have received your report, please review it. This report will show you grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors that can easily be fixed. Take the extra few minutes to review instead of getting counted off for these mistakes.
• Review your similarities. Did you forget to cite something? Did you not paraphrase well enough? Is your paper made up of someone else’s thoughts more than your own?
• Visit the Writing Center in the Student Success Center, under the Resources tab in LoudCloud for tips on improving your paper and SI score.

Late Policy

• The university’s policy on late assignments is 10% penalty PER DAY LATE. This also applies to late DQ replies.
• Please communicate with me if you anticipate having to submit an assignment late. I am happy to be flexible, with advance notice. We may be able to work out an extension based on extenuating circumstances.
• If you do not communicate with me before submitting an assignment late, the GCU late policy will be in effect.
• I do not accept assignments that are two or more weeks late unless we have worked out an extension.
• As per policy, no assignments are accepted after the last day of class. Any assignment submitted after midnight on the last day of class will not be accepted for grading.

Communication

• Communication is so very important. There are multiple ways to communicate with me: 
  • Questions to Instructor Forum: This is a great place to ask course content or assignment questions. If you have a question, there is a good chance one of your peers does as well. This is a public forum for the class.
  • Individual Forum: This is a private forum to ask me questions or send me messages. This will be checked at least once every 24 hours.