DISCRIMINATION AGAINST MUSLIMS IN THE UNITED STATES

Since the attacks of September 11, 2001 Muslims in the United States have faced an increased amount of discrimination (unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice - an irrational attitude of hostility directed against an individual, a group, a race, or their supposed characteristics).  In the next week we will be discussing the impact that 9/11 has had for Muslims in the United States.  You are responsible for completing the following:

• Do a search for either an article or a video that describes an example of discrimination against a Muslim or Muslims in the United States.  
• You must either post a video or include a link for an article in order to earn full credit.  You may use YouTube, news stations, PBS, or other resources for your video.  Please make sure that your video or article is from a valid source.
• If you post a video you must summarize the information from your video in your original post.
• If you post a link to an article you must summarize the article in your original post. If you choose to post an article you must also post a picture to include in your original post.
• Your original post must be written as any other essay would be written.  Check spelling, grammar, etc. 
• In addition to a summary of the news story you must answer the following questions in your original post:
• Why has discrimination against Muslims in the United States increased since 9/11?  Remember what we have talked about in class regarding stereotypes, collective reactions, etc.
• How can we decrease prejudice and discrimination against Muslims in the United States?  Provide specific and realistic suggestions.

In addition, you must respond to two of your peers' posts with comprehensive comments.  Do not simply state that they did a nice job.  The purpose of the peer response is for you to provide your reaction to the discrimination described in your peers' summary.  Your original post is due by the end of class.  If you can complete your peer posts by the end of class that is fantastic!  If not, the two peer posts will be due by Thursday, December 16th at 11:59 p.m.


Instructions for embedding a video, including a link for a video, and posting a picture:


Embedding a video:  If you embed a video the video will be included in your post and readers of your post will be able to watch the video straight from Blogger.

1.  Click the "embed" button, usually located underneath the video if in YouTube.
2.  The box below the video will highlight a long code.
3.  Copy the code.
4.  In Blogger, click on the HTML tab seen at the top, right hand corner of the box in which you are writing your blog.  Paste the code into the HTML box.  Then go back to the compose box by clicking the "compose" tab at the top right hand corner of the box in which you are writing your post.  ALWAYS POST YOUR VIDEO FIRST.  This way you can write underneath the video.


Including a link for a video/article:  The video link should be done if there is no way that you can embed a video.

1.  Type "LINK FOR VIDEO" or "LINK FOR ARTICLE" in your original post.
2.  Highlight the URL for the link of the news report.
3.  In your Blogger composition box highlight  the words "LINK FOR VIDEO" or "LINK FOR ARTICLE".
4.  Click the Link button at the top of the composition box.
5.  Paste your URL into the web address box.
6.  Click OK.


Including a picture: ALWAYS POST YOUR PICTURE FIRST.  This way you can write underneath the video.

1.  Choose an image and download your image in "My Pictures".

2.  Click the photo with a picture frame at the top of the composition box.

3.  Choose your file (image) and add the selected picture to your original blog.


Use your time wisely so that you do not have homework.