PLSC 2306 Assignment 1 This assignment introduces you to the information on the U.S. Bureau of the Census. The four (4) paragraphs you will need to write should be in good English with proper spellin
| 1. Are there data for Texas and the USA? (x=Yes, 0=No)(50 points possible) |
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| Texas | USA | TOTAL |
| Total 2010 population | Total 2010 population |
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| Most recent pop. estimate | Most recent population estimate |
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| Most recent White (NonHispanic) % estimate | Most recent White (NonHispanic) % estimate |
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| Most recent Hispanic % est. | Most recent Hispanic % est. |
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| Most recent black % est. | Most recent black % est. |
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Total for Texas |
Total % for USA |
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| 2. Third paragraph (30 points possible) |
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| Thorough, thoughtful response to how Texas politics and policy are affected (30 points) |
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| Adequate response (most material is there) (20 points) |
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| Partial response (10 points) |
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| Does not exist, does not address question (0 points) |
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| 3. Composition (20 points possible) |
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| Three complete paragraphs. Well written, clear sentences with correct punctuation and spelling (20 points) |
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| Three complete paragraphs. In general clearly written with only 1-2 typos or other errors (15 points) |
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| Three complete paragraphs. Several typos. (10 points) |
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| Many typos, less than 3 paragraphs. (5 points) |
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| Simply a listing of information, unclear references. No attempt to organize. (0 points) |
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TOTAL FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT (out of 100 points) __________________
