Introduction to the Student Study Site
The Student Study Site has been created for students and instructors using Our Social World: Condensed Version by Jeanne H. Ballantine and Keith A. Roberts. This study site should be a valuable resource that both students and instructors can use in tandem with their textbook to enhance understanding of key concepts and facilitate class discussions.
Tips
In this section you will find documents that will assist you in reading and critiquing journal articles.
Chapter Resources
Flashcards
The e-flashcards are a useful tool for students to enhance their understanding of key terms outlined in the chapters.
Self Quizzes
The web quiz for students provides multiple choice and true/false questions to enhance students' understanding of the material. Answers are provided for each of the questions.
This American Life Radio Links and Discussion Questions
Each chapter features audio podcasts of National Public Radio’s This American Life with discussion questions for each episode.
Frontline/YouTube Links and Discussion Questions
Each chapter features video clips for YouTube and for PBS’s Frontline with discussion questions for each clip.
Internet Exercises
Here you will find a list of relevant websites as well as some suggestions for using the sites.
Videos Resources
In this section, you will find links to video segments online that relate to the topics included in the chapter.
Web Resources
Here you will find links to websites that address topics relevant to the material in each chapter. The links that appear at the end of each chapter in the book are located here as well, for easy access.
Recommended Readings
Students will find a listing of interesting, relevant books and research articles here.
Journal Articles
Full text SAGE research articles are presented by chapter so students can identify the key topics covered. Moreover, the articles are accompanied by questions to help students evaluate each piece, as well as links to the journals in which the articles were originally published.
Acknowledgments and Thanks
A number of people need to be acknowledged and thanked for their hard work in developing the material on this website.
Thanks to Jeanne Ballantine and Keith Roberts for writing an excellent textbook.
Thanks also to Debra Welkley (California State University, Sacramento), Eric Tranby (University of Minnesota), Amanda Miller (Ohio State University), Laura McCloud (Ohio State University), and Paulina Ruf (Lenoir-Rhyne University) for creating the material on this Instructors Site and on the Student Study Site. Their dedication and perseverance has made these ancillary materials into detailed, thorough, and learning-friendly products.