This week, you should be locating sources for your Signature Assignment project. What problems are you having locating sources for your project? Is the wording of an article hard to comprehend? What sites have you found helpful? Please locate at least two scholarly sources for your project and describe the information you found in these sources that you intend to use for your presentation.
Your initial posting should be at least 275 words in length and utilize at least two scholarly sources other than the textbook.
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Title: Challenges and Solutions in Locating Sources for the Signature Assignment Project When it comes to locating sources for my Signature Assignment project, I have encountered a few challenges. The main problem I have faced is finding relevant and reliable sources that specifically address
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“Fostering Diversity and Reducing Bias: The Role of Forensic Psychology in the Tristyn Bailey and Aiden Fucci Case”
I selected the Aiden Fucci (14 years old) and Tristyn Bailey (13 years old) case due to it happening in my hometown and how many people I knew who were personally devastated by the killing of Tristyn Bailey. On Mother’s Day, May 9th, 2021, Tristyn Bailey’s body was discovered with 114 stab wounds at a retention pond near her home. Throughout the search for Tristyn Bailey, Fucci was in the back of a cop car while he posted a selfie on Snapchat with the caption, “Hey guys has anybody seen Tristyn lately”. This was a huge topic of conversation in which people were saying what happened to Tristyn was her fault because she left her house so late and what she was wearing (a cheerleading outfit) when she was killed. A lot of people wanted to say that Aiden Fucci was not competent enough since he was so young at the time and struggled with mental health. People discriminated against a 13-year-old girl due to what she was wearing and used it as one of the reasons why she got killed changing so many people’s impressions of her is disgusting because it left such a gray area, although she snuck out of her house at 1 am isn’t a reason for her to be stabbed 114 times. However, Aiden Fucci was competent and was sentenced to life in prison being charged as an adult. Aiden Fucci did not get away with the death of Tristyn Bailey despite the discrimination being said throughout the case, in future cases all of these things can be used as validation of why it may be okay due to gender and what they were wearing insinuating that they “were asking for this” to happen to them.
As forensic psychology professionals, we are looked at as experts to help promote diversity, reduce bias, and help catalyze positive social change by adhering closely to the American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines. According to the APA guidelines under general principles, it states, “Psychologists recognize that fairness and justice entitle all persons to access to and benefit from the contributions of psychology and to equal quality in the processes, procedures, and services being conducted by psychologists (American Psychological Association, 2020). These guidelines emphasize the importance of competence, advocating for the fair treatment of all individuals. I feel like nowadays it’s easy for people to claim they struggle with mental health and use that to justify why they did what they did and I’m tired of that but providing mental health services can be beneficial for our community and those in need. By advocating for diversity, reducing bias, and fostering positive social change, I strive to create a more just and inclusive society where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
References
American Psychological Association. (2020). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct. Retrieved from https://www.apa.org/ethics/code -
Title: “The Enduring Influence of Black Social Justice Leaders on Modern Unions and My Role in Making Black History with Local 1000”
Describe the impact made by black social justice leaders on modern unions of today. How will you help Local 1000 make black history?
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Title: Ethical Concerns in Qualitative Field Research
What ethical concerns could arise with qualitative field research? Is there a way that your topic could be addressed using qualitative research?
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Title: The Ethical Dilemma of Healthcare for Undocumented Immigrants in the United States “Professional and Social Responsibility in Addressing the Ethical Issue of Abortion” Professional and Social Responsibility in Addressing the Ethical Issue of Abortion Professional Responsibility: As a healthcare professional, it is my ethical responsibility to uphold the values and principles
You will choose a topic that reflects current and contemporary ethical issues. Some suggestions include:
Human organs (selling, allocation of, other related topics), polygenic embryo testing/designer babies, abortion, death penalty, healthcare for undocumented immigrants, supervised injection sites for drug users, clinical trials and medical research (including purposeful infection, equitable representation, informed consent), human embryos/fetal tissue for research, artificial intelligence in medicine, mandated vaccinations/refusal to vaccinate, distribution of COVID-19 vaccine, global vaccine distribution, ethical vaccine testing, wait times for prior authorization of medical treatments, cost containment in healthcare vs. quality & safety of care, privacy with infectious diseases (HIV, TB, etc.), marketing practices of drugs and medical equipment, equity in medical resources (care, medications, procedures, etc.), pricing transparency,
Ethical Issue
Introduce your contemporary ethical issue topic, background information, statistics, and the main ethical problem(s) presented
Examine how personal morals may conflict with this issue providing specific examples
2. Pros and Cons debated with ethical issue (please use bullet points for each followed by thorough discussion. You can use phrases rather than complete sentences as long as it explains your point):
Discuss the pros of this contemporary ethical issue; how it may benefit the individual and society
Discuss the cons of this contemporary ethical issue; how it may have a detrimental effect on the individual and society
Keep in mind you should include the viewpoint of the different sides of the ethical argument and depending on the point of view the statement could be both a pro and a con. Think of it as a debate.
3. Ethical Principles
Explain how at least two (2) ethical principles from page 88 of the textbook that are either upheld or violated related to the contemporary ethical issue. Please do NOT choose justice as this is addressed below; please do NOT choose both beneficence and nonmaleficence. Please use bullet points for each principle followed by a thorough explanation including consideration from both sides of the debate. Performing a library search for the name of your topic “and ethics” or “and autonomy” or one of the other principles can help add depth to this section.
4. Social Determinants of Health and/or Bias
Choose to discuss either:
Social determinants of health (an introduction to social determinants of health can be found at Healthy People 2030 Social Determinants of Health – click on the hyperlink)
Explain what social determinants of health are, including the five domains. Be sure to paraphrase and cite your source.
Apply at least two (2) social determinants of health domains and how they may play a role in your contemporary ethical issue. Provide an explanation and specific examples.
Performing a library search with your topic “and social determinants of health” can provide more depth and perspective.
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o Bias:
Define implicit or unconscious bias in your own words (paraphrase). An introduction to implicit bias can be found at Kirwin Institute Bias Module (click on the hyperlink)
Examine how implicit or unconscious bias may affect your contemporary ethical issue. Provide an explanation and specific examples. Performing a library search with your topic “and bias” can provide more depth and perspective.
5. Justice (distributive or social):
Choose either distributive or social justice and explain its main concepts in your own words (paraphrase). This should show an understanding of the type of justice. This should be more than one sentence and supported with evidence.
Examine how this type of justice (distributive or social) may be seen in your chosen contemporary ethical issue. Be thorough and provide specific examplessupported by reputable references. Performing a library search with your topic “and social justice” or “and distributive justice” can provide more depth and perspective. Ex: search for “abortion and social justice”.
6. Social and Professional Responsibility
Explain your professional responsibilities related to your chosen contemporary ethical issue using specific guidance from your Code of Ethics (ANA Code of Ethics, ACHCA Code of Ethics, or ACHE Code of Ethics). Please provide a specific interpretive statement, provision (sub-provision), expectation, or responsibility statement from the appropriate Code of Ethics. This should be more than one sentence.
Explain your social responsibility regarding your chosen contemporary ethical issue. Consider ways you can advocate for change in your community, state, nation, or globally to either support or halt the ethical issue. Example: what organization or political action committee could you join to advocate for your topic? This should show evidence of critical thinking and be specific to the topic -
Title: The Cultural Diversity of American Social Norms: Exploring Cuisine and Television Depictions
Social norms are unique to different cultures. The extents to which individuals endorse and apply their social understanding in their daily lives vary in different cultures. Individuals’ adherence to these social beliefs guides their living. One of the unique characteristics of American culture is adaption of a multitude of cuisines. Whenever you go to a mall, you find food outlets serving cuisines from around the world ranging from pizzas and pastas to sweet and sour chicken and burgers and fries. Even regional foods from various parts of the country, such as Cajun chicken and sourdough bread, are available.
Explain why various regions of the United States have different social norms. Often, television situation comedies depict family life in a generalized, even stereotypical way. Compare and contrast the social norms depicted in television programs with the same social norms where you live.
Explain the reason why or why not the U.S. eclectic dining habits demonstrate the diverse nature of U.S. culture.
Justify your answers with appropriate reasoning and research from your text and course readings.
Please see the uploaded textbook information and reference some of it:
Myers, D. (2021). Social Psychology (14th ed.). McGraw-Hill Higher Education (US). https://digitalbookshelf.southuniversity.edu/books/9781260888522 -
Title: “Virtual Attendance at the Lone Star College Board of Trustees Meeting on October 5th: A Reflection on Government Operations and Citizen Participation”
As one of the assignments for this class, you must attend a government meeting. Because of the shutdowns, you will attend your public meeting virtually. You must “attend” the most recent Lone Star College Board of Trustees meeting which was held on October 5th. Because of Covid, the meetings are streamed and the recording is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlTMGH8xlso
You must watch the meeting in their entirety. You must write a paper with all the elements in the instructions below.. Please follow the instructions in the assignment completely. Pay attention to how the public is invited to participate, make sure to note which items from the agenda are pulled from the consent agenda. I will warn you that the two most common errors students make with this assignment is that they try to use the minutes to avoid watch/attending the meeting or they fail to watch until the end and their paper doesn’t cover the entire meeting. Since I attend these meetings, I will be well aware of any attempt to do a partial job and you will be graded accordingly.
Before you attend the meeting you should print the agenda for the meeting. Then, armed with the agenda, attend (virtually) the meeting. The Agenda is available here: http://www.lonestar.edu/board-agendas.htm You only need the first 5 pages. You do not need to print the minutes of the previous meeting or any of the material that follows. (Printing the entire thing will be over 100 pages).
1. Take notes of the meeting on the agenda. Note which items on the agenda were pulled out and not treated as part of the consent agenda, who asked questions about one or another action item, were there dissenting votes, who were the citizens that addressed the elected officials, what issue did they discuss and the like.
2. To complete the assignment you must write a 750 word essay that describes the meeting (what governing body and what it’s responsibilities are) and the date, time, and place of the meeting. (this may require some outside research)
3. In your essay, describe A) who was there, B) what issues were discussed, including the consent agenda, C)how citizens were involved in the meeting.
You should conclude your paper with a critical reflection of what the meeting accomplished and how citizen participation impacted the meeting if it did.
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Title: The Effectiveness of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) in Representing Children in the Court System
This assignment will be completed on: The Effectiveness of CASA.
Review the materials provided on the CASA program. Summarize the CASA program.
Identify at least three reasons CASA is an effective advocate for a child in the court system.
How does CASA role as a volunteer acting on behalf of the child ensure that the child’s interests are represented?
How is CASA able to address significant social issues that create risk for children in care?
Videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzGXyzP_CBw
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Exploring the Impact of Social Media on Modern Communication
Week 2 Essay Assignment
Week 2 Essay Assignment
Assignment Overview:
During even-numbered weeks (2, 4, 6, and 8), students will write and submit a 300-350 word college-level essay to Blackboard containing at least two reference sources. Students will select a subject they find interesting and that has present-day importance from ONE of the week’s assigned chapter readings. See “Blackboard Essay Instruction Manual”—for assignment details, grading rubric, sample written essay, and the course Capitalization Guide—located in Blackboard’s START HERE section. The assignment is worth up to 20 points.
Submission Instructions:
Click the above folder title, “Week 2 Essay Assignment,” to access the instructions for submitting your fully completed essay to Blackboard.
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The Stonewall Riot: A New Chapter or Continuation in LGBTQ+ History? The Stonewall Riot of 1969 is often cited as a pivotal moment in LGBTQ+ history, marking the beginning of a new era of activism and
You will write a two-page paper in which you address the following:
Argue whether the Stonewall Riot was a new chapter in LGBTQ+ history or the continuation of a long struggle of organization and resistance.
This paper must be two FULL pages of text. There should be a title page with all identifying information that is separate. Please use 1.5 spacing in this paper; you must cite if you borrow from other sources. You must use MLA or the Chicago style (Turabian) when writing this paper. You are certainly encouraged to write more than two full pages, but if your paper is less than two pages, your grade will be substantially reduced.
Use the textbook of A Queer History of the Untied States