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American University Southwest DC History and Demographics Paper

 

Essays are one page, 12 point Times New Roman font double-spaced essays about a section of Washington, D.C. that discuss the history and current demographics of the area, and provide a personal reflection on how you understand the relationships between the them.

To find demographic and other data, use the PolicyMap (????????) online tool provided by American University, the tool provided by the Urban Institute (????????), or Niche.com (????????). If you are in an area that does not permit access to this tool, email me. Consider the sample size that you use when associating demographic data. For example, the smallest unit is a block.

Each essay must cite three sources, include a Works Cited written in an accepted academic format , and use in-text parenthetical citation. The Works Cited must begin on a new page after the essay.

Please see the associated rubric for detailed scoring guidelines and Course Resources, particularly Cultural Tourism DC Neighborhood Heritage Trails. (????????)

Remember that Southwest is a quadrant of the city. The Wharf is a new development in the quadrant and the Maine Avenue Fish Market is near The Wharf. The essay should discuss the history and change to the quadrant and The Wharf provides an example of contemporary development.