How is the Social Network Analysis structured?
Discipline: Criminal law
Type of Paper: Essay (any type)
Academic Level: Undergrad. (yrs 1-2)
Paper Format: APA
Question
Instructions
Social Network Analysis
many images of people on a smartphone
Image [Public Domain]
For this assignment you will be analyzing a social network that you are familiar with. The structure cannot be related to you (immediate or extended family). Using the tools within your word processing software, you are to develop an essay that includes a graphical representation modeling the chosen social network. As you complete this assignment you should (minimally) address the following:
What person(s) in the structure possess the greatest centrality?
How is the network structured?
What are the functions of this network?
What are the most prevalent cultural aspects of this structure?
What impact does this network have in affecting change on its environment (external rules, social norms, policies..etc.)? Does this matter?
Your paper is to be submitted as a Word document, it should be 750-1250 words in length (12pt Arial, double spaced) with a separate references page. Document your essay using APA style Opens in a new window, please see Resources for Success section of this course located in Course Information documents for more information.
