In any career, it is important to have a personal philosophy that can help you to focus your work, understand why you do what you do, and communicate more effectively with others.  This final paper is a 7-9-page paper describing your personal philosophy of human learning.  The goal for this paper is to develop and communicate your own personal view of learning. Ideally, you would be able to use this as a guide for your future career and developing strategies to better facilitate human learning (in the many forms that takes).  You may utilize any theory/concept that we covered in class (and additional topics with approval) to support this philosophy.

It is more critical for you to convey how you relate a theory, idea, or topic to your vision/philosophy of learning than in demonstrating how much you know (though that will likely show up if done sufficiently).  In essence, tell me about what you care about, how you believe people learn, and how this will guide your future career goals.

Formatting: Your paper should include a title page and reference page.  The paper should be in accordance with APA formatting.  Please utilize at least 7 references to support your philosophy.

Grading: See the rubric for more detail, but your grade will be primarily based on the integration of course material into your philosophy.  You will also be graded on writing clarity, style, and level of adherence to APA formatting.

Self-Reflection
Through this paper, the student demonstrates depthful self-reflection on how the theories of human learning fit within their own worldview. This means that they are thinking about how the material applies to their life based on past experiences, intersecting identities, and possible career goals.
20.0

Integration of Course Material
The student utilizes course material to illustrate points being made regarding the theory. This course material is properly cited and is well-integrated throughout the paper.
15.0

Formatting
This paper is formatted properly in APA format including a title page, reference page (if <3 references, no need to include references on a separate page), and appropriate headers.
5.0

Quality
This paper is well written, using appropriate grammatical structure, has few spelling errors/typos, and forms a cohesive paper.
10.0

Write a response to Jennifer Piscopo.  Please incorporate analysis of not only the main essay but also two responses, in the construction of your own point of view.  You are also welcome to use any outside sources you deem relevant.

-Jennifer Piscopo’s Link: http://bostonreview.net/forum/jennifer-m-piscopo-what-does-it-take-get-women-elected

-Please use regular, basic  Grammarly to easily understand. A clear thesis and supporting points.

-6 pages google doc.

-Provide a clear thesis and supporting points

Write 1-2 pages of text regarding the NIRO Knowledge podcast, Episode 14, Interview with Dr. Cynthia Lum:

http://www.niroknowledge.com/1224434/4608689-episode-14-dr-cynthia-lum

What did you learn from this interview?  What are your thoughts on Dr. Lum and Dr. Nagins Seven Point Blueprint for Reinventing American Policing?

http://www.niroknowledge.com/1224434/4608689-episode-14-dr-cynthia-lum

There was some discussion of the current defunding police movement.  Do you think that the Seven Point Blueprint could be the solution to some of the problems policing is currently facing?  Why or why not?

http://bostonreview.net/forum/k-sabeel-rahman-losing-and-gaining-public-goods

Write a response to either K. Sabeel Rahman.  Please incorporate analysis of not only the main essay, but also two responses, in the construction of your own point of view.  You are also welcome to use any outside sources you deem relevant. Please use regular, basic  Grammarly to easy understand. Clear thesis and supporting points.
Link above.

6 pages google doc.

Based on what you learned from the report/charts:
(1) (100 words) how does/might this effect your career plans?
(2) (100 words) What questions/challenges/opportunities come to your mind?
(3) (100 words) Pay close attention to the demographic/population trends, how might that impact your future?

Link:
https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/ecopro.pdf

Link to the BLS OOH database:
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/

***POWERPOINT***
Topic 8: Community-Based Solution PowerPoint Guidelines

Directions: In a 10-12-slide PowerPoint presentation, not including the title and reference slides, select a local problem you see occurring in your community. Please note that you will be including speaker notes as if you are giving the presentation in person as well as the slides when you submit this assignment.

Consider the following in preparation for your presentation:

1. Select a model to approach the problem
2. What are the steps you would take to create a program to address this need?
3. Who are the community leaders you need to work with to propose a solution from either internally in an established program or externally within the community?
Include the following in your presentation:

1. A title and reference slide
2. The selected model to approach the problem
3. How would you conduct a needs assessment?
4. Map out the capacity of the potential program
5. Create a timeline/phases for roll-out
6. How will they evaluate the program?
7. At least three scholarly references to support your analysis
8. Speaker notes as if you are giving the presentation in person

Background

For this question, read the brief summary of the OJ Simpson case and trial present on the Crime Museums (in Washington DC) website. (You may also want to review the background of the entire case.)  Although the OJ Simpson trial took place almost 2 decades ago, it remains a common example of how poorly handled evidence and issues with the chain of custody can greatly influence the outcome of the trial. Remember that the decision reached by the juried trial must be a decision beyond reasonable doubt. A major factor in the accumulation of doubt can come from the handling of the evidence itself.

Question

If you were on the jury, would you believe that the issues with evidence were enough to cause doubt in the prosecutions arguments?  Based on what youve learned in this weeks reading so far, what correct crime scene and evidence storage techniques could have been employed to prevent these issues from happening?