Category: Social science

GEL-1.02: Demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard English.
Science in the Media
There is nothing like reading a good book or watching a great movie for a little escapism and entertainment. With all of the television channels available and easy access to the internet, you can watch just about anything you want at any time. Earlier in the course you discussed the science involved with technology, but in this Assessment, you will turn the tables and delve into how the media portrays science.
How does a pop culture portrayal of science and scientists impact the average person’s view of what science is and how research is conducted? Can what is presented by the media affect how the general public views a particular research field? What might the long-term impacts of such a depiction be? These are just a few questions that you will reflect upon in this Assessment.
You are expected to use outside resources for this essay. The PG Library has created a library resource with references for you to use to start this assessment. You are also welcome to utilize the textbook and other credible sources that you find.
For this assessment, you will complete an APA style reflective essay to address the following questions:
When you hear the word “scientist” what do you envision?
Discuss at least three characteristics of your vision of a scientist.
Which famous people or characters from the media come into your mind? Include at least two examples.
What characteristics do they have in common?
Has your image of what a scientist does and how they look changed over time? If so, how has this changed and what influenced you? If your vision of a scientist has not changed, why do you think that is the case?
Are fictional scientists usually portrayed as the heroes, villains, or a combination of the two? Provide at least two detailed examples from fictional media to support your position.
How is science portrayed in fictional media (i.e., television shows, movies, music, books, etc.)? Is it seen as a positive, negative, or neutral force in the world? Give specific examples from fictional media supporting your position.
Do you think the portrayal of scientists in the various forms of media influences how society views people in this profession? Why, or why not? Discuss and include references to support your position.
Can the portrayal of science in media influence how certain research and technology is viewed and accepted by the general public (e.g., cloning)?
Minimum Submission Requirements
Proper notification of any resubmission, repurposing, or reworking of prior work per the Purdue Global Student Coursework Resubmission, Repurposing, and Reworking Policy Resource.
This assessment should be a minimum 1000-word Microsoft Word document, in addition to the title and reference pages.
Respond to the questions in a thorough manner, providing specific examples of concepts, topics, definitions, and other elements asked for in the questions. Your submission should be highly organized, logical, and focused.
Your submission should have no evidence of plagiarism. Paraphrase information taken from references.
Your submission must be written in Standard English and demonstrate exceptional content, organization, style, and grammar and mechanics.
A separate page at the end of your submission should contain a list of references in APA format. Use your textbook, the Library, and the internet for research.
Be sure to include references for all sources and cite them using in-text citations where appropriate. Your sources and content should follow current APA citation style. Review the writing resources for APA formatting and citation found in Academic Tools. Additional writing resources can be found within the Academic Success Center.
Your submission should:
include a title page;
include paragraphs of introduction and conclusion;
be double-spaced;
be typed in Times New Roman, 12-point font; and
be free of spelling or punctuation errors.

In this weeks’ tutorials, you will then work on making
an informed choice for one of the two examples you came up with yourself and
work on Part 2 of portfolio assignment 1. In this part, you:
1.    
Explain and reflect on your example of gender
inequality or stereotype, and its’ impact on society, and;
2.    
Consider
possible concerns from differing groups / perspectives on a (potential)
intervention aimed at it. For instance, the quest
for more gender equality raises concerns among multiple groups given the
measures taken by governments, workplaces, and schools, like the experiment
shown in the documentary. For example, some parents in the documentary wonder
whether emphasizing gender neutrality might somehow harm their children.
Another example is the children themselves: some of the boys and girls wonder
why they are being asked to use the same bathroom (i.e., gender neutral toilets).
Outline potential concerns of one group striving for and one group opposing a
measure taken to increase gender equality / reducing stereotypes: What are
these concerns? How do these concerns reflect potentially differing views on
solidarity and/or social justice? 

you are taking a chicano studies. class please read the following. and answer. the question. Dear Students,
Welcome to Ethnic Studies 101 – Introduction to Chicana/o Studies! During the next 6 weeks, we will explore the earliest origins of the Chicana/o from the pre-Columbian periods to the 21st Century. Our readings will focus on selected aspects of the Chicana/o historical experience, including the impact of the Spanish Conquest, Mexican expansion into the American Southwest, the infiltration of Americans into the Southwest, the early contacts between whites and Chicanas/os, the collision of cultures both in Mexico as well as the northern Mexican frontier, the Mexican American War (1846-1848), and the period from the American acquisition in 1848 of Mexican territory to the present. Emphasis is placed on the role of the Chicana/o in the development of the United States throughout the nineteenth and twentieth century. James Diego Vigil, From Indians to Chicanos: The Dynamics of Mexican-American Culture (any edition is fin
answer the following question. Please original work no A I Chat bots, no plagiarism no copy and paste original please. Should be 260. words .
Part 2 – “What part of the history we will be studying this semester do you want to know more about? Why? Explain what it is about that part of history that interests you.” I

Please write a 200. words on the benefit of the Victor Valley College. Math Tutoring Math Success Center Mission
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Home Math Success Center Mission
The mission of the VVC Math Success Center is to offer student-centered academic support. The Center provides tutoring services and resources to help students who struggle in mathematics to succeed in completing their class. The Math Center facilitator, staff, faculty and tutors as a team strive to maximize academic potential and promote student success, retention, collaboration and excellence.
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Hours of Operation
Spring and Fall
Monday to Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.Friday and Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (on Campus and Zoom)Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Zoom only)Summer and Winter
Monday to Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Zoom only)Location: ATC 21-145760-245-4271 Ext. 2788How to Access Zoom Online Tutoring Session
Click on VVC Canvas account
Click on the “Tutoring and Academic Support: ACAD 101” tab
Click on “VVC Zoom” located on the left screen
Click on the scheduled tutoring session
Click “Join”
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Directions
Complete this project by addressing the criteria below. You will work on parts of the project in each module and receive instructor feedback. Your final submission will be revisions of the work you do throughout the course. Be sure to incorporate instructor feedback from each assignment along the way. Read these guidelines and rubric criteria closely, and reach out to your instructor if you have any questions.
Part One: Advertisement Analysis 
In this section, you will analyze the four advertisements you selected earlier in the course. Use social science approaches to gather specific information from them. As you conduct your analyses, think about what these advertisements say about the companies selling the products, the organizations making the ads, the people purchasing the products, and society as a whole.
Determine how individuals and groups are represented in the advertisements.
What audiences are the advertisements trying to reach?
What unspoken or underlying messages do you think the ads might be sending?
Identify stereotyped group behavior in the advertisements.
What are the advertisements saying about the behavior of the groups represented in them?
What underlying messages do the advertisements send about the group behaviors in them and the audiences they assume will be consuming the products?
Determine how different cultures are represented in the advertisements.
How do the ads represent culture? Are any stereotypes being used?
What unspoken or underlying messages do you think the ads might be sending about culture?
Discuss how ethical issues in the social sciencesimpact advertising. Look beyond the economic effects of advertisements and consider the following questions to help address this prompt:
Do the ads confirm biases? Do they rely on stereotypes? Do they support social change? Do they stay neutral on social or political movements? Should they get involved in social or political movements?
Why might it be important for advertisers and companies in a diverse world to be as inclusive and unbiased as possible?
Part Two: Social Science Questions 
The answers that come from an analysis can often lead to more questions. In this section, you will use the information you found from your advertisement analyses to ask a broader social science question. You do not need to answer the question, but you do need to talk about how you might study your advertisements using the skills and knowledge you’ve gained in this course.
Propose a finalized social science research question based on your analysis of the advertisements you chose.
Think beyond the minor details from your analysis and consider what the ads say about individuals, groups, institutions, or society.
What is the meaning or significance of the ads? For example, you might be interested in ethical issues related to advertising. You might want to explore how current events influence the content of ads. Or maybe you would like to ask how common themes in ads could impact an audience’s self-concept.
Discuss how you used a social science perspective to develop your research question.
Explain how you used social science concepts, perspectives, or approaches to write your research question.
Explain one major development in the social sciences that may have influenced your research question.
The major development could include an important event, a discovery, the rejection of an old theory, acceptance of a new theory, or a change in culture that affected the field.
How might these changes in thinking and research have affected the conclusions drawn about your advertisements and the questions asked about them?
Part Three: Reflection
In this section, you will reflect on your experience using social science perspectives to analyze advertisements and ask research questions. You will consider how your personal beliefs, assumptions, and values influenced the question you developed, and explain why knowledge of the social sciences is important to understanding yourself, other people, and the world around you.
Describe how your assumptions, beliefs, and/or values influenced the way you analyzed your advertisements.
Consider how your perceptions of the social world may have influenced the way you viewed your advertisements. Did it/they cause you to make assumptions about the people in the ads? Did you focus on certain advertisements, or parts of advertisements as a result? How might someone with a different set of beliefs view your advertisements?
Discuss how social science perspectives or approaches could be used to process information.
Focus on the social science perspectives or approaches you feel would be the most beneficial for analyzing the information you are presented with every day.
For example, would analyzing ads on social media from the political science perspective help you better understand a company’s political stance on issues? What perspective would help you determine if there was a possible link between the length of a commercial and its intended audience? Would examining an ad targeted at caregivers from a sociological perspective help you understand the meaning of family in various cultures?
Explain how looking at the world from social science perspectives may impact your personal life.
How might using social science skills help you process and understand the information you use in your life?
Explain how examining issues from social science perspectives may affect your community relationships.
Think about challenges or opportunities in your community. How might applying social science perspectives to those issues benefit your community?
Discuss how being more informed about the social sciences may help you understand global contemporary issues.
Consider how understanding the ways social scientists examine human behaviors could influence the way you approach global challenges and questions.
What to Submit
To complete this project, you must submit a Word document with 12-point Times New Roman font, double spacing, and one-inch margins. Sources should be cited according to APA style. Consult the Shapiro Library APA Style Guide for more information on citations.
Use previous completed assignment in order to complete this project. 
***Remember I chose the Dove Body, Toyota Big Game, and Ad Council Fight the Virus advertisements. ***

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.