Select a specific culture or subculture to study. a. Decide whether your approach will be emic or etic- that of the inside or outside. 2. Identify a particular aspect of that culture or subculture that raises questions for you. a. What in this subculture requires further investigation? b. What rituals, styles, values or beliefs warrant a scientific approach? c. What do you hope to learn from your observation? 3. Develop a research question. a. Research questions begin with a problem. b. They have a sense of stakes. Why does this matter? c. Who is the audience for this paper? 4. Suggest a plan of action. Requirements: 1. Focused on articulating a clear research question, which contains all the elements listed above. 2. Written in professional, yet active and lively prose. First person is fine, but not required. 3. Demonstrates the stakes for the proposed study. Also, I need to add or revise(include) what my classmates said about my essays if possible A) Describe how you’ll gather information Poll/ interview..etc Add additional research for context B) Do you wish to confirm these beliefs? Maybe find out other gamers tactics for staying calm? When do gamers stop having fun? What will you observe? Online interaction? A group of gamers?
