Your job is to develop one strong discussion question (one question per
chapter) for your group members.
Your task is to help people talk over the big ideas in the reading and to share reactions to the text.
Dont worry about the small details; your discussion question should focus on main ideas. Be prepared with your own brief answer to your question.
You will need to post one discussion question (per chapter) and then reply to your own post to
provide your answer to the question.
REBUTTAL NEEDED:
Given our understanding of how prison situations act on the mind of the individual (as demonstrated by the Zimbardo study), what recommendations or changes would you suggest for our nations prison environments? (In answering this, please be sure to note concepts from the sections of the chapter that directly discuss this).
The Zimbardo experiment demonstrated the significance of power dynamics and social roles in behavior, beliefs, and attitudes. The Zimbardo experiment demonstrated the destructive effects of power imbalance on both the guards and prisoners. Several of the guards showed sadistic behavior, and several of the prisoners experienced psychological trauma, with some having to be released from the experiment early. The prisoners emotional responses ranged from anger, rage, and depression. The prison experiment seemed to mimic the custodial prison environment. The ASP text suggests that one recommendation for prison reform is to embrace the concept of a therapeutic community. This type of incarceration would focus on growth and development to decrease recidivism, rather than enforcing power-dynamics that illicit negative emotions. The therapeutic community more closely resembles reality, and therefore is more likely to be a place for fostering personal growth while simulating real-world dynamics. The custodial prison environment has been shown to be ineffective at reducing the risk of recidivism and is ineffective at rehabilitation, with many prisoners who are released reoffending. As the text noted, the environment of the prison or incarceration system should be based on the needs of the offender. If the offender is motivated to make positive changes and will eventually reenter society, they should have the opportunity for rehabilitation through therapeutic community. Alternatively, if a person will never reenter society (based on murder or other life sentence), their violent past indicates they may require a system maintenance and system change environment. In this way, the type of prison environment should be tailored to the likelihood of re-entry into society based on the sentence and the crime.
Gruman, J. A., Frank W. Schneider, and Larry M. Coutts. 2017. Applied Social Psychology: Understanding and Addressing Social and Practical Problems. Thousand Oaks: CA. Sage.
REBUTTAL NEEDED:
Given our understanding of how prison situations act on the mind of the individual (as demonstrated by the Zimbardo study), what recommendations or changes would you suggest for our nations prison environments? (In answering this, please be sure to note concepts from the sections of the chapter that directly discuss this).
In regard to prison reformation ASP expresses two sentiments. First, prisons have a social climate, which in some broad sense could be stated as the personality of the prison. Additionally, ASP does not expressly state it, but I took from the reading that it preferred therapeutic communities, which are residential facilities that encourage personal growth and development of its occupants. Ultimately, therapeutic communities aim to curb deviant behavior by changing the attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors of individuals to a more adaptable or normative lifestyle when freed opposed to the deviant lifestyle that ended with them in prison. For me, I think there needs to be more therapeutic community elements in the prison, but I am not of mind that it needs to be entirely a therapeutic community. I believe the changing of attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors is paramount for prisoners, but not at an expense to the social climate of the prison (i.e. the realization youre in prison). Zimbardo mentioned in the video that human behavior is under the control and influenced by trivial things like roles, rules, symbols, uniforms. In that sense, Id change the prison guard uniforms. I would conduct research into the most non-combative or threatening uniforms quantitatively and qualitatively and have multiple redesigns done, and then the prison guards would wear that. This would be an attempt to change behaviors or lessen the power dynamics. Lastly, I think the biggest component of my prison reformation would be what we send people to prison for to begin with, but I suppose thats a different conversation.
For this assignment
Select a topic that is important, in some way, to social work practice.. my topic is Aging out of Foster Care
Identify at least one database (that includes peer-reviewed journal articles) to search
Select key words for your search
Conduct the literature search. Scroll through the hits and select three data-
based articles
Summarize the five articles using this table format.
Also in the previous submissions the professor stated to enhance the sample information with the inclusion criteria, numbers, and be clear of the measure, e.g., survey. She’s also sent me two follow up emails regarding the sample section. could you please include these things, especially the sample numbers into the sample section.
The attached table format has the instructions as well as the powerpoint pages 8-26 in the powerpoint it explains the assignment thoroughly and also includes examples in the last few slides.
In all this is a 12 article assignment I have submitted 7 which I will include in an attachment so that you do not do the same article choices.
10 sources required, dated no later than 2013
title pages and reference page do not count towards the 10 pages
The topic for examination needs to relate to issues concerning abuse/trauma. When the submission is investigating a psychological/mental disorder or specific symptom related to maltreatment, treatment options must be incorporated into your proposal. Also, in stating your research conclusions, students are encouraged to offer any informed opinion regarding the selected topic
Read the attached article “drop out” carefully, paying attention to the idea behind the study (Some questions to keep in mind while reading:
-What were the authors trying to learn?
-What where the important variables?
-How did this study relate to past research?
-How was the study actually done?
-What were the results?)
In this Assignment, you are CONVERTING this research article about dropouts into what it must have looked like as a RESEARCH PROPOSAL.
In other words, you are now outlining how you would go about conducting your research (be sure to note the change in language from an article, when the authors talk about the steps that they took and the data that they found).
Remember that there are no data/ findings to report in a proposal since you have yet to conduct any of your own research.
**Fill in the information in the outline with as much detail as possible. You will need to go back through the article to find the items.
**PROPOSAL OUTLINE TEMPLARE ATTATCHED**
Pick a fictional movie or television show (not a documentary) to analyze with a sociological imagination. It may be an animated film, a drama, or based on a true story/biography, or approximately 1.5 – 2 hours of television shows (the same show in a series).
Write a 3-4 page paper analyzing that movie with a sociological lens. Youll briefly summarize the movie, and then, youll address the content of the film in light of the sociological discussion were having in class and in your readings. Pick one broad theme (e.g., race, gender, a specific theory) to apply to the film. Clearly define that themeciting Conley and discuss that definition. For example, if youre discussing racism, discuss various sociological aspects of racism; you may also have sub-themes of racism (ethnocentrism, power, etc.). This focused analysis will give you room to think deeply and analytically about a particular topic. Some questions you might consider in writing your analysis (note: these are only suggestions for prompting your thinking; please do not try to answer ALL of these in your short essaychoose just a few, or maybe only one:
What cultural themes appear in the film? Define and discuss these themes, using Conley to support your analysis. Be sure to cite Conley when paraphrasing or using his words.
Do the characters in the film engage in relationships of inequality? Do they practice racism? Homophobia? Sexism? Ageism? Provide support from the Conley to text to define these terms and show how the examples you chose illustrate these concepts.
How might a particular social theory inform your analysis of this film? Identify the social theory, and cite Conleys text, then show how the film illustrates this theory, using evidence from the film and Conley.
What institutions are at work in this film and how are people in the film conforming to the norms of these institutions? Define institutions, and use support from Conley to show that the examples you chose illustrate these concepts.
I need an article critique. The article must be chosen from Google scholar relating to my topic. The first paragraph needs to be research on the topic, problem, and any questions. The second paragraph will need to be review of the literature. The 3rd, the methods used, the 4th paragraph needs to be results and the conclusions.
Poverty cannot be measured by income alone. Instead, it takes a multidimensional approach, accounting for health, education and standard of living, including access to clean water, sanitation, electricity and quality of housing because of the foundational role each plays in allowing families to lead a decent life.
This assignment is a free-form essay on housing and poverty. You can write about anything regarding housing and poverty. Be sure that your essay contains no fewer than one full page of text, and is double-spaced in Arial 12pt font with 1 inch margins. You may upload in .doc, .docx or .pdf format. No other formats will be accepted.
Assignment 3: Final Project
Due: Sunday of Week 7 by 11:59 p.m. ET
Overview:
The purpose of the 12-15-page project is for you to be able to explain a social problem to a non-sociologist using a sociological perspective. It is to provide recommendations on how to address and resolve the problem.
Instructions:
Construct a 12-15 page paper that fully explores each of the following areas:
Introduction
Within at least four pages, clearly state your topic/social problem and how it is significant to the study of society. Includes social concepts and theories.
Background
Statement of the Problem
Why it is important to study
Purpose of the study
Research Questions (at least 3; what are you trying to discover or uncover?)
Research Methods
Within at least 2 pages, you will explain how you obtained relevant journal articles for your final project.
Literature Review
Within at least 3 pages, provide information on current publications about a particular topic (no more than 3 years old). You want to be sure and include at least 6 journal articles in this section. What are the experts saying about the topic? Includes social concepts and theories.
Discussion (findings), Recommendations, and Conclusion
Within at least six pages, discuss your major findings and interpret. First, restate the overall purpose of the study. Then explain the main finding as related to the overall purpose of the study. Include social concepts and theories. (3 pages)
In terms of your recommendations, you want to share practical steps that can be taken to implement the key findings of the research study. Ask yourself, how might you address your research questions? Remember, your recommendations must be supported by the findings from the data analysis (if applicable). Further, you want to include peer-reviewed sources to validate your recommendations. (2 pages)
Be sure and include a conclusion, which is a summary of the introduction. (1 page).
Sources
Includes at least 15 credible sources
Writing and APA Formatting
Follows writing expectations and submission is free of spelling and grammar errors. Correctly uses APA formatting
Grammar and Spelling (10%)
Submission is free of spelling and grammatical errors.
General requirements:
Submissions should be typed, double-spaced, 1″ margins, times new roman 12 pt font, and saved as .doc, .docx, .pdf.
Use APA format for citations and references
View the grading rubric so you understand how you will be assessed on this Assignment.
Disclaimer- Originality of attachments will be verified by Turnitin. Both you and your instructor will receive the results.
This course has “Resubmission” status enabled to help you if you realized you submitted an incorrect or blank file, or if you need to submit multiple documents as part of your Assignment. Resubmission of an Assignment after it is grades, to attempt a better grade, is not permitted.
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Analysis of Findings Related to Your Research Question and Hypothesis
Using the knowledge you gained from your Annotated Bibliography, evaluate your own research question and hypothesis. Requirements:
1. Introduction: Introduce your research project. Identify your research question, identify your hypothesis, and identify your main variables. Explain why you are researching this topic.
2. Literature Review: Present a Literature Review in which you briefly explain the existing knowledge in your particular research area. This means you should summarize your annotated bibliography in order to let your audience know the current state of research in your particular area of study. This includes a summary of the basic findings and conclusions of your authors. You should not go through everything for every study. It is not necessary to explain the methods, for example. Summarize the main findings.
3. Analysis: Offer your own analysis of your findings using at least 1 Theory or 1 Major Concept from either of our texts (Calavita or Deflem). Your analysis should describe the basic tenets of the theoretical framework or major concept you have chosen as well as a discussion of why this theoretical framework/theory best explains your findings related to your research question.
Evaluate the key research findings from your annotated bibliography. Do they support your hypothesis? Explain why or why not. What is the answer to your own Research Question?
4. Your paper must be in APA format with all sources cited. Your paper should be around 6 pages, double-spaced, 11 point font. Page count is for the body of the assignment, not including the title page or references.
Sample Outline:
Introduction
Research Question
Hypothesis
Identify Independent variables and Dependent variables
Why are you researching this topic?
Literature Review: Key findings of research from your annotated bibliography. It should be a summary of what you learned from your annotated bibliography. You should not copy and paste your annotated bibliography. I’m looking for more of a synthesis on the research findings that relate to your research question.
Analysis: Using at least 1 theory or 1 concept from our text, explain your results.
Answer your research question- was your hypothesis correct?
Conclusion- wrap it all up
General requirements:
Submissions should be typed, double-spaced, 1″ margins, times new roman 12 pt font, and saved as .doc, .docx, .pdf.
Use APA format for citations and references
View the grading rubric so you understand how you will be assessed on this Assignment.
Disclaimer- Originality of attachments will be verified by Turnitin. Both you and your instructor will receive the results.
This course has “Resubmission” status enabled to help you if you realized you submitted an incorrect or blank file, or if you need to submit multiple documents as part of your Assignment. Resubmission of an Assignment after it is grades, to attempt a better grade, is not permitted.
**Please see attachment for research information and please create a hypothsis and etc.
