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This Is Due On September 7th 2014 By 10pm General Instructions for Written Assignments: Unless otherwise specified, all assignments are to be 2-3 typewritten, double-spaced pages. Use reasonable font size (12 pt), and margins (1-inch). 90% of students will demonstrate understanding of the assumptions and biases that shape their political perceptions by successfully completing a self-analysis of their political ideology. (PLO 1.1; 1.3; 2) Activity for Assessment: Where Do I Stand? As we start to talk about political issues and controversies, I want you to get a sense of where you stand. In this unit we will identify the basic political ideologies of the US, but I want you, for this assignment, to identify your own! Go to the Pew Political Typology page (and take their poll). Read and digest your results. Now, begin your paper. What are your results? (please describe). What do your results say about you? How does this compare/contrast with how you saw yourself (politically speaking, that is) prior to taking the survey? Do you agree with your placement in the Typology? Why or why not? What beliefs or behaviors lead you to agree or disagree? Describe the survey-taking experience. Were the questions easy to understand? Did you have any problems with the language or the response categories?

Paper For Above instruction The assignment at hand requires a personal self-analysis of political ideology based on the results obtained from the Pew Political Typology survey. The primary goal is for students to understand the biases and assumptions shaping their political perceptions and to reflect critically on how their self-identified political identity aligns with the survey results. This analysis promotes self-awareness and encourages students to examine the factors influencing their political beliefs. Initially, students are instructed to visit the Pew Political Typology website and complete their online survey. This step is crucial as it provides a data-driven foundation for subsequent reflection. After receiving the results, students should describe their specific typology category—the labels, key characteristics, and core beliefs associated with it. This description should include an objective summary of what the typology signifies about their political orientation. Following this, students must compare their survey results with their prior self-perception of their political


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