What information about this policy would potentially affect the voting behavior of legislators from across the political spectrum (eg. conservative, moderate, liberal, progressive; particularly those who might not support the policy based on political orientation)?
Advocating for Public Health Policy Imagine that you have been chosen to represent a public health advocacy group as they begin a campaign to get legislation related to a health issue passed in your state legislature. You have been tasked with the role of presenting a proposed policy to the legislature and advocating that the […]
Decide what activities you will engage in to acquire/hone the knowledge and skills you have identified.
For this project, you will work on revising the Leadership Development Plan (LDP) you created in MBA610. Over the next 11 weeks, you will continue to examine and reflect upon your leadership proficiency and potential, and share the actions you will take to enable you to leverage strengths and address weaknesses. In addition to revising […]
Each of the article’s main points must be discussed in its own paragraph in your paper. Discuss the evidence and support for each main point.
Article Review Instructions You are required to select a journal article and write a 2–3-page paper reviewing it. The article that you choose must have been published within the last 5 years, be related to your research topic, and be found in a scholarly journal. You can use the article you choose here as 1 […]
Describe one primary and one secondary method of preventing the health problem (i.e., upstream methods). Which would you most likely choose?
The Social Ecology of Health Model The social ecology of health model provides a strong framework for comprehending the impact culture and behavior has on health. This Discussion explores the model with respect to the Healthy People assigned focus area assigned to you during the In the News assignment. To prepare for this Discussion: · Review the social […]
Why do you find this quote meaningful? Does it match what we are learning in this course? How? no word limit, APA format
“If I had an hour to solve a problem I’d spend 55 minutes thinking about the problem and 5 minutes thinking about solutions”. ~ Albert Einstein “We cannot solve our problems with the same level of thinking that created them”. ~ Albert Einstein “If you get stuck, get away from your desk. Take a […]
Does this case set precedent for same-sex marriage? How has this view changed over time? Do you see a shift in America’s view towards same-sex marriage?
Sociologists research and write about current topics that are culturally, politically, socially, and economically important. One such subject is same-sex marriage. For this assignment, you will research a few court cases. Your goal here is to study this subject as a scientist would. Therefore, it does not matter whether you agree with the ruling or […]
What are the three elements the text discusses as the master student process and how do these elements apply in developing your personal skill sets?
“The concept of transferable skills creates a powerful link between higher education and the work world. Skills are the core elements of any job. While taking any course, list the specific skills you are developing and how you can transfer them to the work world. Almost everything you do in school can be applied to […]
Describe your overall experience of the study. Was it interesting? Was it easy to complete? Were you surprised by the questions asked in the study? Were you surprised at the outcome?
Details: Explore the Social Psychology Network website, and get comfortable searching for information. Scan the professional profiles of social psychologists and learn about their social psychological research. After you have completed your reading, write a paper of 750-1,000 words in which you include: Choose a theorist from “Social Psychologist”, document attached under the assignment tab. Give […]
Identify the major assumptions and bias of the drug industry that underlie drug research. Identify the personal bias that you, as a consumer, have on the drug industry’s influence over research.
Read the article titled, “As drug industry’s influence over research grows, so does the potential for bias,” located at http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/as-drug-industrys-influence-over-research-grows-so-does-the-potential-for-bias/2012/11/24/bb64d596-1264-11e2-be82-c3411b7680a9_story.html. Review the six (6) rules of critical thinking (Chapter 1) and the steps of “Doing Sociology: A Student’s Guide to Research” (Chapter 2). Student Success Tip: As you review the steps, jot a few notes or thoughts […]
Analyze how funding in the form of aid, investment, and loans moves from industrialized nations to the developing world to alleviate the problems caused by warfare.
Use the Internet to research one (1) developing nation of your choice. Your research should include an examination of the effects that war and peace have on the distribution of foreign aid, as well as the material covered by the Webtext and lectures in Weeks 1 through 3. Write a three to four (3-4) page […]
Provide your reader a short summary of your media example. This will help the reader understand and see the media as you do.
Media Application Paper. It will use course materials to write a short (650-700 words) sociological analysis of a selected media. This assignment has a 700-word limit. That is about one full typed page, single-spaced, font size 12, with one-inch margins. Media includes, but is not limited to: visuals (posters, photographs, artwork, graffiti), music (lyrics, videos), […]
Develop and practice communication skills, including skills in verbal, nonverbal, listening, writing, interpersonal, perception, and critical thinking as appropriate for the audience.
In this assignment, you will be assessing how well you communicate. You will first take a communication quiz; then, you will provide a short reflection based on your quiz results. Part 1: Take the Communication Quiz Go to http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newCS_99.htm and take the communication quiz to measure your communication skills. Take a screenshot of your quiz results. Note: You will be […]
