Original sentence: Appalachian Americans, due to various factors (most notably the isolated nature of the area), have developed their own distinct culture within larger social statistics.Furthermore many Universities across the United States now grant degrees in Appalachian studies.Which includes their own  dialect,  music,  folklore, and even sports teams as in the case of the Appalachian League.While not an  official demographic used or recognized by the United States Census Bureau
Edited sentence: Furthermore many colleges and universities now grant degrees in Appalachian studies.Included are their own  dialect,  music,  folklore, and even sports teams as in the case of the Appalachian League.While not an  official demographic used or recognized by the United States Census Bureau, Appalachian Americans, due to various factors, have developed their own distinct culture within larger social grpupings