Category: Social science

Competency Name: Social Systems
Competency Statement: Using a social systems perspective, investigate global problems and develop possible solutions. Summative Assessment Submission Title: Social Systems/Global Issue Analysis Presentation
Competency Objectives:
Present an integrated social systems perspective/model that can be used to study global issues.
Investigate global economic problems, focusing on globalization and develop possible solutions.
Identify political and social issues created by contemporary globalization and develop possible solutions.
Identify ecological challenges related to globalization and develop possible solutions.
Program Learning Outcomes: N/A Institutional Learning Outcomes: N/A
Purpose of this Assessment
In this assessment, you are expected to present your own conceptual framework, integrate ideas from alternative perspectives, and use innovative thinking strategies to create solutions based on your analysis.
Items Required for Submission
The item required for this assessment is a 22- to 25-slide Social Systems/Global Issue Analysis Presentation.
Step ONE: Preparation
Topic Identification
● From the list provided, select a broad topic category for your global issue.
Social Systems is a holistic-based competency that teaches students how to approach solving real-world problems using a social systems
perspective.
Social Systems Summative Assessment: Outline & Rubric
Global Issue Categories
Arms control
Drugs/Human trafficking
Free trade
Surveillance/Information access
Climate change
Refugees
Natural disasters
Profound political and social instability
Terrorism
Population
Unfair labor practices
Health care
● You will need to provide a fairly succinct description of the issue, explain why it is important to study, and describe who would benefit and/or care about the results of solving such a problem. As a part of this process, you want to employ some big picture thinking and identify the overarching main concepts of the global issue.
● Go to the Brandman.edu Library (http://www.brandman.edu/current-students/resources/library) and review articles on the topic from The
Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and the Harvard Business Review.
● Search the web for news articles on your topic of interest. These articles will give you a sense of the various components of your
environmental issue or problem.
● Search the web for reputable data on your topic. You should always be careful when considering data found on the web; review government
websites (those ending in .gov) or nonprofit websites (ending in .org) as a part of this process.
Boundaries and the Environment
●  You could pick a country, county, state, or other suitable geographic region. Note: Your problem may exist in multiple places, but it is suggested to focus on one or two locations where you can collect information specific to your problem or issue. For example, if you are focused on a health care issue, you might choose to focus on a country or state that is particularly hard hit by issues related to health care.
●  Think about how you are going to define the boundaries of your problem. Will it be by country, state, or region? For example, “the American Southwest that consists of X, Y, and Z states” or “the area in the Middle East that consists of X, Y, and Z countries.”
Social Systems Summative Assessment: Outline & Rubric
Step TWO: Create Your Presentation
The presentation must include the following sections. However, each question presented below may not apply to your issue.
Title slide (one slide): Include the title of your presentation, your name, the date, and the competency name
Topic identification (two slides): Begin by introducing the topic in a broad sense, explaining why it is relevant and the state of the specific social systems/global issue that you will be addressing
• You must cite a minimum of two sources for this section. 2. Boundaries and environment (four to five slides):
• Describe, geographically, where your problem or issue exists.
• Include a description of the physical environment: Does your problem or issue occur in an urban or rural environment? What is the
topography of your study area?
• Describe where the majority of people live: Do they inhabit cities or more rural areas? Are there places where people typically do not
live, such as the desert?
• You must cite a minimum of two sources for this section.
3. Describe the society/people (four to five slides): Present information to describe the people using photographs, charts, graphs, and maps (make sure to cite your sources.)
• What kind of ethnic groups live there?
In this section, you are going to describe the various types of people who are a part of your topic or issue
and various aspects of that society including:
• How are the people organized? Into tribes? Into counties?
• Do these groups get along?
• How would you describe the religion of the people? Are there certain beliefs and values that guide their actions?
• How would you describe the politics and general society of the region? Is it an open society, like a democratic society, or is it some
other form of government?
• Is there conflict in the region? Is the region experiencing political turmoil, such as a war or a coup?
• You must cite three sources for this section.
4. Describe the economics of the issue (four to five slides): Present your results using at least five graphical representations (charts, graphs, tables, maps, and figures.) In this section, you will address the following:
• What is the economic system that currently governs your area of study?
• What are the major industries in the region?
Social Systems Summative Assessment: Outline & Rubric
• Is your area of study dependent upon participation in the global economic system for its survival? If so, please explain.
• What is the gross domestic product (GDP) of your area of study/country?
• You must cite three sources for this section.
Create and apply a Conceptual Framework (two slides): Illustrate the three to four components of your problem and how they relate to one another—slide 1 will present the diagram and slide 2 will present a bulleted list and explanation of how the concepts relate to one another. Create a diagram (labeled as a figure) that includes three to four geometric shapes to represent these various concepts. The diagram will illustrate, using arrows, how each concept influences and relates to one another. For example, if you were considering a health care issue, your diagram might look like this:
Health Care Issue
Identify at least three challenges to the global issue/problem (two to three slides)
In describing the challenges, you might explain the context associated with your study area to highlight why these problems exist.
Collect graphics, including photos, charts, graphs, and maps that can help illustrate the challenges associated with your global issue or
problem.
Present at least two solutions (two to three slides)
Your solutions should focus on crafting creative ideas to help solve the problem.
Detail the agencies, organizations, and/or groups that are going to be involved in implementing these solutions.
References slide(s) (one to two slides): Present the full citation for the references that you used to create your presentation, using correct APA formatting.

This research paper requires you to explore the influence of social media on political engagement and the formation of public opinion. With the rise of platforms like Twitter and Facebook, social media has become a critical arena for political discourse, mobilization, and the shaping of political views.
Key Points to Cover:
1. Overview: Brief introduction to the significance of social media in political communication.
2. Political Engagement: Discuss how social media affects political participation, highlighting both positive and negative impacts.
3. Public Opinion: Analyze the role of social media in shaping public opinion, considering aspects like misinformation and echo chambers.
Example: Provide a brief example of a political event or movement influenced by social media.
Formatting and Submission: 
– Use APA style for any citations. 
– The paper should be double-spaced, using Times New Roman, 12-point font. 
– Ensure clarity and conciseness in your argumentation. 
Your paper should offer a critical examination of social media’s role in politics, supported by relevant examples and scholarly sources. Aim to present a balanced view that acknowledges both the opportunities and challenges posed by social media in the political sphere.

Utilizing the screening tool, you selected from module 2, you will complete, record, and submit a role-play mock interview with a classmate who has experienced a fictional traumatic event. During the mock interview, please describe the tool, explain the purpose of the tool, and demonstrate your ability to administer the tool with your client. The interview must be video recorded. You will also write a brief (900 – 1100 words) critical self-evaluation of your interview and submit the completed screening tool with your self-evaluation. VIDEO LINK—–> Screening/Assessment Interview and Recorded Role Play Rubric
Unsatisfactory Marginal Proficient Exemplary 1 2 3 4 Role Play Interview (25)
[EPAS 2022
Advanced 6.2, 7.1]
Interview was not recorded or is not available for review and evaluation.
(0 points) Interview inconsistently follows the selected tool format; a description of the tool and purpose for use was somewhat demonstrated in a professional manner; verbal and non-verbal clinical engagement skills such as empathy, eye-contact, and conversational pacing are demonstrated at an elementary level of mastery; facilitation skills such as session opening/closing, topic transitions and active listening are demonstrated incompletely or awkwardly.
(17.5 points)
Interview consistently follows the selected tool format; a description of the tool and purpose for use was partially demonstrated in a professional manner, verbal and non-verbal clinical engagement skills such as empathy, eye-contact, and conversational pacing are demonstrated at a proficient level of mastery; facilitation skills such as session opening/closing, topic transitions and active listening are mostly consistent and demonstrated with thoroughness.
(21.25 points) Interview consistently follows selected tool format; a description of the tool and purpose for use was demonstrated in a developmentally appropriate manner, verbal and non-verbal clinical engagement skills such as empathy, eye-contact, and conversational pacing are demonstrated with professionalism and sophisticated mastery; facilitation skills such as session opening/closing, topic transitions and active listening are consistently demonstrated with thoroughness and evident skill, ease and confidence. (25 points) Critical Self-Evaluation (25)
[EPAS 2022
Advanced 1.1]
Self-evaluation does not meet the target length of 900-1100 words; reflection lacks depth, self-awareness and insight about personal development and professional skills; verbal and non-verbal facilitation skills are not analyzed; no areas for personal improvement are identified or discussed.
(0-5 points) Self-evaluation does not meet the target length of 900-1100 words; reflection demonstrates superficial depth, self-awareness and insight about personal development and professional skills; verbal and non-verbal facilitation skills are incompletely analyzed; one area for personal improvement is identified and/or discussed
(17.5 point) Self-evaluation meets the target length of 900-1100 words; reflection generally demonstrates depth, self-awareness and insight about personal development and professional skills; verbal and non-verbal facilitation skills are thoroughly analyzed; two or three areas for personal improvement are identified and/or discussed.
(21.25 points) Self-evaluation meets the target length of 900-1100 words; reflection demonstrates emotionally sophisticated depth, self-awareness and insight about personal development and professional skills; verbal and non-verbal facilitation skills are thoroughly and thoughtfully analyzed; four or more areas for personal improvement are identified and discussed.
(25 points) Screening/Assessment Instrument (15)
[EPAS 2022
Advanced 1.5]
The selected screening/assessment instrument is not submitted for review
(0 points) The selected screening/assessment instrument is submitted for review; is only partially completed; is completed by hand rather than electronically; is summarized/scored incompletely and/or with multiple errors.
(10.5 points) The selected screening/assessment instrument is submitted for review; is almost entirely completed; is completed electronically; is summarized/scored completely and almost entirely correctly
(12.75 points) The selected screening/assessment instrument is submitted for review; is thoroughly completed; is completed electronically; is summarized/scored completely and correctly
(13-15 points)
Writing Quality (10)
[EPAS 2022
Advanced 1.5]
The self-evaluation and screening/assessment instrument have multiple spelling, grammar and/or construction errors on each page.
(0 points) The self-evaluation and screening/assessment instrument has several spelling, grammar and/or construction errors on each page.
(7 points) The self-evaluation and screening/assessment instrument are written fluently, with no more than a few minor spelling, grammar and/or construction errors throughout. (8.5 points) The self-evaluation and screening/assessment instrument are written fluently and demonstrate sophisticated language use, with no apparent errors. (10 points)

In 150 words, complete the following prompt: I desire to earn a Master of Social Work degree because…
In 150 words, complete the following prompt: I show a posture of learning and respect when interacting with diverse individuals, families, and groups by…
In 100 words, discuss the following prompt: Please share about a personal challenge in your life and discuss how you have worked through this challenge. (Please do not share about a challenge with your job).

Assignment 2: Current Event—Reflection
The purpose of this assignment is to allow you to think critically about your current role in society. The reflection paper should be no more than three double-spaced pages (APA). You must:
Write about a current or major event in your life that is important to you and that you feel has directly impacted your way. (ie. COVID-19, Mass Incarceration in the US, Technology, Police Brutality, Black Lives Matter, #MeTooMovemenr etc.).
Choose ONE event that has direct sociological implications in your life. Include examples from the course to describe these implications. (ie. Deviance, social structure,and society, religion, families, etc.).
Include how this current or significant event has impacted your life in your analysis. If this event is still happening, include how it affects you now and how it might affect your future. If it has already happened, write about how it has affected you.

For this assignment, you will listen to and/or read a few materials and then respond to questions.
First, listen to or read the transcript of this podcast episode from 2019 (https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/23/podcasts/the-daily/boeing-dreamliner-charleston.html) on Boeing’s whistleblowers. You can read the transcript here: 
boeing whistle 1.pdf
Then answer the following questions with reflective, detailed responses: 
How long has Boeing operated this plane factory in Charleston? About how many jobs are there at this plane factory? Are these jobs new economy or old economy? Why (what characteristics of the jobs suggest this conclusion)?
In the last chapter of the textbook, the idea of risk was discussed. What risks are being taken on by either/both workers and Boeing at this plane factory? Who is responsible for those risks? How are those risks managed?
In chapter 5, Sweet and Meiksins discuss various ways of assessing intensity at work. In what ways are these jobs at the Boeing plant intense, or not?
Who is Swampy?
Reporter Natalie Kitroeff says:
“to be clear, the 787 Dreamliner has never crashed. It has a pristine safety record. And there’s no evidence that any of the problems that we document has led to major safety incidents. But since the crashes of those two 737 Max jets, the question that is being raised by lawmakers, by regulators, and by employees within Boeing is whether those three factors, safety, quality and speed, are always in balance — or whether sometimes, the competitive pressures that exist at the highest levels of this company are bearing down not just on the engineers as they design how this aircraft is going to work, but also on the factory floor, on the people who are responsible for assembling and manufacturing these aircraft.”
With all that being said, why does Swampy say, “I haven’t seen a plane out of Charleston yet that I’d put my name on that’s saying it’s safe and airworthy.”
How would you assess working conditions at the Boeing plant in Charleston? And how does this make you feel about these jobs being South Carolina jobs?
Next, there have been several updates in this story. Please read this article on the NYT website (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/12/business/john-barnett-boeing-whistleblower-dead.html?smtyp=cur&smid=fb-nytimes&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2L42FlGorHoJLDKWuadBA2Sez579lVMkNcob_Ns1uGWXx4sUSDoqkxIjE_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw) or read it as attached here:
boeing whistle 2.pdf
7. What has Swampy been doing since the 2019 NYT report? Do you have any way to know if his activities contributed to changes in operations at the Boeing plant? 
8. Swampy was found dead earlier this spring as reported in that story. Here is a CBS Mornings Interview with his family: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xC7icDjRh5o. Many observers have suggested that his death is strange, leading to some speculation and conspiracy theorizing. I’m not what I make of all that, but I would like to know, how does reading about his activities the past 5 years and his death change (or not) your assessment of working conditions at the Boeing plant, and who takes which risks in that workplace, and the overall working conditions for employees there.
9. Do you have any questions for peers or your instructor about this material? 

This dissertation requires you to explore the influence of social media on political engagement and the formation of public opinion. With the rise of platforms like Twitter and Facebook, social media has become a critical arena for political discourse, mobilization, and the shaping of political views.
Key Points to Cover:
1. Overview: Brief introduction to the significance of social media in political communication.
2. Political Engagement: Discuss how social media affects political participation, highlighting both positive and negative impacts.
3. Public Opinion: Analyze the role of social media in shaping public opinion, considering aspects like misinformation and echo chambers.
Example: Provide a brief example of a political event or movement influenced by social media.
Formatting and Submission:
– Use APA style for any citations.
– The paper should be double-spaced, using Times New Roman, 12-point font.
– Ensure clarity and conciseness in your argumentation.
Your paper should offer a critical examination of social media’s role in politics, supported by relevant examples and scholarly sources. Aim to present a balanced view that acknowledges both the opportunities and challenges posed by social media in the political sphere.

**Thank you, instructions below, along with assignment 2, to use reference for said assignment along with this site for the 2nd reference https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6358421/***
Overview
Social institutions can impact social issues in positive and negative ways. To promote positive change, it is helpful to consider the relationship between social institutions and specific social issues. This assignment will help you examine the relationship between social institutions and the social issue you chose for your project.
Directions
In Module Two, you chose a social issue for your project, along with two social science disciplines you will use to examine the issue. As part of this process, you drafted the first three criteria for Part One of the project. In Module Three, you drafted the remaining criteria for Part One of the project.
For this assignment, you will look at some specific influences on your social issue and how they will impact understanding and action on it. Additionally, you will discuss how your topic both impacts and is impacted by social institutions.
This assignment builds toward Part Two of the project. Before working on this assignment, consult the Project Guidelines and Rubric to review the scope of the project. Include two citations in your paper.
Specifically, you must address the following:
Describe the role of social institutions.
Describe how social institutions influence your topic.
Explain the relationship between your topic and social institutions as a whole, addressing the following:
How do these social institutions impact understanding of your social issue?
What impact does your topic have on social institutions?
Explain how social change impacts social institutions.
Describe how social change could impact your social issue.
Explain how social institutions foster inequity related to your topic.
Describe how the disciplines of the social sciences build the understanding of your chosen topic and social institutions.
Describe how developments and changes within the social sciences affect your understanding of the social institutions related to your topic.
What to Submit
Submit your project draft as a 1- to 2-page Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Keep in mind that for your project, you must use a minimum of four sources from the Shapiro Library. Use at least two sources in this project draft. Be sure to follow APA citation guidelines when citing sources both throughout and at the end of your paper.

Instructions
Much of what is written below comes from The Writing Centre at UNC Chapel Hill: https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/book-reviews/
Students are expected to write a review of Bruce Dowbiggins’ “Cap in Hand: How Salary Caps are Killing Pro Sports and Why the Free Market Could Save Them”. 
What should the review consist of? Above all, a strong review makes an argument about the text. Your review should serve as a commentary, not merely a summary. In your review you can offer agreement or disagreement and identify where you find the work exemplary or deficient in its knowledge, judgments, or organization. You should clearly state your opinion (ie/ a thesis or an argument) of the work in question, which will resemble other types of academic writing, with a thesis statement, supporting body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
The review should tackle the following questions:
What is the thesis—or main argument—of the book? If the author wanted you to get one idea from the book, what would it be? 
What exactly is the subject or topic of the book? 
How does the author support her argument? What evidence does she use to prove her point? Do you find that evidence convincing? Why or why not? Does any of the author’s information (or conclusions) conflict previous assumptions you had of the subject?
How does the author structure their argument?  Does the argument make sense? Does it persuade you? Why or why not?
How has this book helped you understand the subject? Would you recommend the book to your reader?
Overall, the main question is this: Do you agree with Dowbiggins’ assertion about the impact of salary caps in pro sports (and the way to rectify this)? Why or why not?
Your review should be approximately 4 pages in length. 
You can find a copy of the book on the following website: https://www.google.ca/books/edition/Cap_in_Hand/Vi1hDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&printsec=frontcover

Overview
Explore persuasive techniques used by interest groups to gain support for social change as well as the legal and ethical considerations related to action for social change. In this assignment, you will apply a persuasive technique and consider the impact recommendations have on social change.
Directions
You will write a letter in which you apply a persuasive technique to gain support for social change. You will be writing the letter to people who are advocates for social change related to your selected social movement or affiliated interest group. My social movement is Women, Life, Freedom and my affiliated interest group is the Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI). In your letter, you will describe recommendations for social change and the impact that those recommendations might have on social change. You will explain how members of the (CHRI) can attempt to gain support for social change related to one of their goals or issues. Be sure to write your letter with a clear purpose, provide enough background information for your audience, and employ a professional tone.
Specifically, you must address the following:
Describe a goal or an issue related to your selected social movement or affiliated interest group.
Explain the recommendations or actions you would suggest for meeting the goal of your selected social movement or affiliated interest group.
Describe the impact that the suggested recommendations might have on social change related to your selected social movement or affiliated interested group.
Describe an opposing view related to your recommendations.
Provide a rebuttal to the opposing views that defends your recommendations.
Explain the type of support the audience can offer to help achieve the goal and recommendations.
You will use this template below 
[Note: To complete this template, replace the bracketed text with your own content. Remove this note before you submit your paper.]
Dear [Name of Recipient],
[Insert your assignment as a letter here, including a goal related to your selected social movement or affiliated interest group, your recommendations, the impact of these recommendations, an opposing view related to the recommendations, a rebuttal to the opposing view, and the type of support the audience can offer.]
Sincerely,
[Insert your First and Last Name]
I have attached sources you can use along with the previous assignments that were completed about my chosen social movement and affiliated interest group. Please read through those and utilize my research it will make the assignment pretty simple. No need to use too many sources, one or two is enough as long as it flows smoothly in the letter format.