Socialization
For the Module 2 SLP, you are requested to do the following:
Step One
Mass media has a great effect on society, especially on teens and young adults. How has the use of mass media played a significant role in shaping our thoughts in the social problem you chose in Module 1? Be sure to focus on the same issue for this module. You can use the same reference article you chose in module 1.
Step Two
Our lives are shaped by several social factors, such as:
•The time period in which we live
•Our social location and neighborhood
•Our social class, gender, and race
Your second task is to list the demographics discussed in the article. Are specific nationalities targeted? What is the average age of those affected? What is that significance of these elements?
Step Three
Your third task is to relay the regions of the world this issue is taking place. Where, geographically, does the article suggest this issue is sooner taking place? If the article discusses the United States and the problem exists everywhere in the US, is there a kind of geographical location associated with the discussion, specifically, sections of a given state, neighborhoods, etc.
Submit the 3- to 4-page
SLP Assignment Expectations
Cite at least three sources inside your work and in a reference section.
You are expected to use SLP-related readings and background material to show how people are socialized into your organization.
In preparing your Module 2 SLP, you need to demonstrate your learning of the concepts outlined in the modular learning outcomes.
Use section headings for each of the topics you address in your paper followed by a discussion of that topic.
Muckraking And Its Effects On Government Oversight
Directions: Consider the efforts journalists and activists used to force the state and federal governments to step in on matters they would otherwise ignore. Thanks to the efforts of Upton Sinclair, Jacob Riis, and Jane Addams, men and women living in urban settings began to use the media of the time to put a spotlight on what life really was like for many of the poor and working classes. In your paper, please answer the following questions:
- Why was it so easy to overlook the poor and working classes?
- Why was big business so against regulations on child labor?
- Would it be fair to say that government oversight was necessary? Why or why not?
Your paper needs to answer all of these questions. Lines should be double spaced, with proper grammar and formatting. The paper needs to be at least 2 pages long (not including title page and reference page).
Describe the problems associated with the pilot compensation system at Xiamen Airlines
1. Describe the problems associated with the pilot compensation system at Xiamen Airlines.
2. Describe the major changes that were made to the design of the pilot compensation package.
3. Describe how these changes helped to improve employee motivation.
4. Besides salaries and bonuses, what were some of the other human resources/leadership
practices that Xiamen Airlines used to retain experienced pilots and increase their
engagement?
5. If you were the HR director at Xiamen Airlines, what would be your concerns with the new
compensation system? How would you plan to address them?
6. What important OB-related lessons can we learn from this case?
In your write-up, you should not just include a list of the questions and your answers. Instead, you should use the questions to create an analysis of the assigned case.
CLIMATE CHANGEON THE INTERNET: FACT OR OPINION
CLIMATE CHANGEON THE INTERNET: FACT OR OPINION
Geography 2133B Climate Change Assignment #1
Due Date: Feb. 1, 2018 in class; worth 10% of final mark.
Purpose
• To access, critically read and evaluate climate change information on the internet. You have
chosen to take part in a class that provides you with the opportunity to gain an understanding of
climate change from a scientific perspective. Such an awareness is critical as we move to the
future and face the challenges that global warming will present us. There is a plethora of
information about climate change on the internet of varying scientific quality, and the goal of
this assignment is to get you to critically evaluate the scientific merit and communication of
some of that information. Healthy skepticism is an important part of scientific evaluation, and
should be a part of a critical evaluation of climate change information on the internet.
• To improve writing skills. This assignment will provide you with two opportunities to improve
your writing skills. First you will evaluate how well the science of climate change is
communicated. Evaluating other’s communications is a great way to improve your own
communication skills. Secondly you will report your findings in a short report. Report writing is a
great transferable skill to continue to develop. It is important to be able to synthesize and write
effectively for a variety of audiences, and the types of writing that are valued are ever-changing
and varied.
Your task
Your task is to look on the internet to find a site that contains interesting information about climate
change. The site should be about the science of climate change, not the politics or policy. You will
provide a critique of the site itself (how well information is communicated, the visual appeal), and also
the science behind the site. You will be asked to consider several factors in your evaluation of the web
site you select and write a brief 1-2 page report that summarizes your evaluation of the communication
and science of the web site.
Choose a site and be prepared to discuss the site in groups during class on Jan 23 as a prelude to
completing the assignment. This should allow you to get some peer feedback on your choice and
rationale.
Things to consider when you evaluate your selection and write your report. Pay
special attention to points marked in bold as they correspond with the rubric.
Site
• Provide the web address for your web site – make sure it works!
Summary Statement
• How do you know that this website is science-based?
Selection
• Who do you think this site is intended for? A general audience? A specific audience?
• Why did you pick this site?
• Why is it of interest? Convince me that I should take a look at this site.
Communication
• Does the web site use simple terms and words – does it avoid jargon (field specific language)
where possible. If you think jargon is unavoidable have the authors provided a definition or
explanation of more difficult terms? Definitions should be simple!
• Does the site use short forms/ acronyms that are difficult to follow?
• Does the site use slang?
• Is the web site clear and concise (avoid run on sentences, sentences have a purpose)?
• Is there a captivating title?
• Is there an attention grabbing component. Why should someone read the web site? What is the
“hook”? It could be an opening phrase or paragraph, an analogy or metaphor, an
encouragement to reflect on something, a cool fact, a cartoon, humour, etc.
• Does the site use simple, related pictures/ videos/ charts/ diagrams/ graphs that capture
attention and are illustrative?
• Is the site visually appealing?
• How could the authors of this website communicate their message more effectively?
Scientific Content
• Are sources credited?
• What are the sources for information provided? Are they credible? How do you know? You may
have to do some detective work to determine this.
• Is there any evidence of a conflict of interest?
• When was the site posted? How old are the scientific findings? Is the site still relevant?
• Has any important information been omitted from the site? Would that information significantly
change the findings?
• Do the authors make logical conclusions based on the data they provide? Think carefully about
this and be critical.
Greek History
Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Each answer should be roughly two paragraphs. Use examples and/or quotes from the textbook to support your answers. Type in the answers directly below each question.
1. Compare and contrast the characteristics of Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations.
2. How did Cleisthenes reform the Athenian political system to ensure representation for all of its citizenry?
3. How did the Peloponnesian war begin?
4. How was Philip of Macedon able to conquer Greece after the end of the Peloponnesian War?
Active acquired immunity can be achieved through the use of childhood immunizations. Many parents voice concerns regarding the safety of vaccinations. What is your opinion on the current use of vaccinations? How would you educate parents regarding the safety and effectiveness of vaccinations? Defend your answers with evidence-based research.
Active acquired immunity can be achieved through the use of childhood immunizations. Many parents voice concerns regarding the safety of vaccinations. What is your opinion on the current use of vaccinations? How would you educate parents regarding the safety and effectiveness of vaccinations? Defend your answers with evidence-based research.
Choose an FDA-approved prescription medication and discuss the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of the medication, including any differences that would be expected based on the patient's age, a condition of pregnancy, or lactation. Address any adverse effects the medication may have based on age, pregnancy, or lactation.
Choose an FDA-approved prescription medication and discuss the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of the medication, including any differences that would be expected based on the patient’s age, a condition of pregnancy, or lactation. Address any adverse effects the medication may have based on age, pregnancy, or lactation.
PSY625: Biological Bases of Behavior- Psychology Grant Proposal
Grant Proposal Guidelines – Final Project
Instructions: This assignment involves preparing a grant proposal requesting support for a 12-month research project. The total amount of support you may request is $60,000 (including direct and indirect costs). You will choose a specific topic in neuroscience or neuropsychology and develop a grant proposal based on a review of the literature and identification of a research hypothesis. The grant proposal must be six to eight double-spaced pages in length (not including title page, references list, and appendix), 12- point font, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. You must use at least 15 peer-reviewed sources in addition to the text.
The components of your proposal are outlined below. View the Sample Grant Proposal to see an example of a completed proposal in APA format. Use the Grant Proposal Template to create your grant proposal.
NOTE: All titles should be centered and all content should be formatted as in the Grant Proposal Template and the Sample Grant Proposal, not as outlined below in this guidelines document.
Title Page (1 page): • Title of your grant proposal • Your full name • Course name and number • Instructor’s name • Date submitted
Specific Aims: (1 page)
Clearly and concisely state the goals of your grant proposal. Summarize the expected outcome(s), including the impact that the results of the proposed research will exert on the research field(s) involved. List the specific objectives of your grant proposal (e.g., to test a stated hypothesis, create a novel design, solve a specific problem, challenge an existing paradigm or clinical practice, address a critical barrier to progress in the field, or develop new technology). Background: (6 – 8 pages for Background, Significance, Proposed Study, and Budget Justification sections)
The goal of this section is to provide a well-developed literature review that provides the basis for the research problem and illustrates to the reader that you are knowledgeable about the scope of the theory. Research as many studies pertaining to the theory as possible, and summarize them in a succinct manner.
In most respects, this section is precisely what you do when you write the introduction section to a research paper. Your background section should clearly state the rationale for the topic you have chosen. It includes the literature review you conducted to identify an area of neuroscience or neuropsychology that has not yet been studied. At the end of this section, you should clearly specify your research hypotheses. Significance:
Explain the importance of the problem or critical barriers to progress in the field that the proposed project addresses. Explain how the proposed project will improve scientific knowledge, technical capability, and/or clinical practice in one or more broad fields. Describe how the concepts, methods, technologies, treatments, services, or preventative interventions that drive this field will be changed if the proposed aims are achieved.
PSY625: Biological Bases of Behavior Ashford University
Instructions: This assignment involves preparing a grant proposal requesting support for a 12-month research project. The total amount of support you may request is $60,000 (including direct and indirect costs). You will choose a specific topic in neuroscience or neuropsychology and develop a grant proposal based on a review of the literature and identification of a research hypothesis. The grant proposal must be six to eight double-spaced pages in length (not including title page, references list, and appendix), 12- point font, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. You must use at least 15 peer-reviewed sources in addition to the text.
The components of your proposal are outlined below. View the Sample Grant Proposal to see an example of a completed proposal in APA format. Use the Grant Proposal Template to create your grant proposal.
NOTE: All titles should be centered and all content should be formatted as in the Grant Proposal Template and the Sample Grant Proposal, not as outlined below in this guidelines document.
Title Page (1 page): • Title of your grant proposal • Your full name • Course name and number • Instructor’s name • Date submitted
Specific Aims: (1 page)
Clearly and concisely state the goals of your grant proposal. Summarize the expected outcome(s), including the impact that the results of the proposed research will exert on the research field(s) involved. List the specific objectives of your grant proposal (e.g., to test a stated hypothesis, create a novel design, solve a specific problem, challenge an existing paradigm or clinical practice, address a critical barrier to progress in the field, or develop new technology). Background: (6 – 8 pages for Background, Significance, Proposed Study, and Budget Justification sections)
The goal of this section is to provide a well-developed literature review that provides the basis for the research problem and illustrates to the reader that you are knowledgeable about the scope of the theory. Research as many studies pertaining to the theory as possible, and summarize them in a succinct manner.
In most respects, this section is precisely what you do when you write the introduction section to a research paper. Your background section should clearly state the rationale for the topic you have chosen. It includes the literature review you conducted to identify an area of neuroscience or neuropsychology that has not yet been studied. At the end of this section, you should clearly specify your research hypotheses. Significance:
Explain the importance of the problem or critical barriers to progress in the field that the proposed project addresses. Explain how the proposed project will improve scientific knowledge, technical capability, and/or clinical practice in one or more broad fields. Describe how the concepts, methods, technologies, treatments, services, or preventative interventions that drive this field will be changed if the proposed aims are achieved.
PSY625: Biological Bases of Behavior Ashford University
Grant Proposal Guidelines
Proposed Study:
This section will very much resemble a typical methods section like the one you would write in an empirical paper (except that the data have not yet been collected). You should describe the study that you are proposing to conduct to test your hypothesis. This section should include the following subsections:
• Participants: include a description of the population that will be used for the study. Point out any procedures, situations, or materials that may be hazardous to personnel and precautions to be exercised.
• Procedures: include a description of how the study will be conducted including any instruments that will be used and how the data will be collected.
• Hypotheses and Analysis: state hypotheses of the proposed study and general outline of how data will be collected and used to accomplish the specific aims of the project.
Budget Justification:
Provide a brief summary justifying your budget and the needs for the items listed in Appendix A: Budget. The actual numbers will be listed in Appendix A. The budget for this proposal is limited to $60,000.
References:
Cite a minimum of 15 peer-reviewed articles from the Ashford University Library or PubMed Central (PMC). All sources must be current (published within the 10 years unless it’s a seminal work) and relevant to your topic. Format all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Appendix A: Budget: (see Grant Proposal Template, Appendix A)
A typical grant proposal has a very detailed budget. For our purposes here, you should include an appendix with a completed budget. Your figures are just an estimate so feel free to make up the budget numbers and figures. Use the template called Summary Proposal Budget in the Grant Proposal Template, Appendix A to create your budget. There is also an optional Budget Calculation Spreadsheet to help you calculate your figures. The goal of this exercise is for you to spend time thinking about the costs of conducting research. Here are some examples of expenses you could include:
Direct Costs:
• Personnel: o Graduate research assistant salary – 20-hours per week for 12 months is roughly $25,000
(this covers salary, tuition, and fringe benefits). o Principal Investigator Salary – make-up your annual salary and divide it by 12, then
multiple this number by the number of months of salary you wish to pay yourself (this can range from 1-12 months; and from 10% to 100% effort).
• Equipment: o List major purchases (greater than $5000) that will be necessary to complete your project
(e.g., computers, video equipment, physiological measures, expensive software, etc.) and costs.
• Travel o Conference Travel o Other (e.g., travel for research assistant if needed for study)
• Participant Support o Costs for subject participation (e.g., reimbursement for time, travel, etc.)
• Other o Computers or other equipment less than $5000 o Miscellaneous Expenses (e.g., postage, phone bills, photocopying, etc.)
PSY625: Biological Bases of Behavior Ashford University
Proposed Study:
This section will very much resemble a typical methods section like the one you would write in an empirical paper (except that the data have not yet been collected). You should describe the study that you are proposing to conduct to test your hypothesis. This section should include the following subsections:
• Participants: include a description of the population that will be used for the study. Point out any procedures, situations, or materials that may be hazardous to personnel and precautions to be exercised.
• Procedures: include a description of how the study will be conducted including any instruments that will be used and how the data will be collected.
• Hypotheses and Analysis: state hypotheses of the proposed study and general outline of how data will be collected and used to accomplish the specific aims of the project.
Budget Justification:
Provide a brief summary justifying your budget and the needs for the items listed in Appendix A: Budget. The actual numbers will be listed in Appendix A. The budget for this proposal is limited to $60,000.
References:
Cite a minimum of 15 peer-reviewed articles from the Ashford University Library or PubMed Central (PMC). All sources must be current (published within the 10 years unless it’s a seminal work) and relevant to your topic. Format all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Appendix A: Budget: (see Grant Proposal Template, Appendix A)
A typical grant proposal has a very detailed budget. For our purposes here, you should include an appendix with a completed budget. Your figures are just an estimate so feel free to make up the budget numbers and figures. Use the template called Summary Proposal Budget in the Grant Proposal Template, Appendix A to create your budget. There is also an optional Budget Calculation Spreadsheet to help you calculate your figures. The goal of this exercise is for you to spend time thinking about the costs of conducting research. Here are some examples of expenses you could include:
Direct Costs:
• Personnel: o Graduate research assistant salary – 20-hours per week for 12 months is roughly $25,000
(this covers salary, tuition, and fringe benefits). o Principal Investigator Salary – make-up your annual salary and divide it by 12, then
multiple this number by the number of months of salary you wish to pay yourself (this can range from 1-12 months; and from 10% to 100% effort).
• Equipment: o List major purchases (greater than $5000) that will be necessary to complete your project
(e.g., computers, video equipment, physiological measures, expensive software, etc.) and costs.
• Travel o Conference Travel o Other (e.g., travel for research assistant if needed for study)
• Participant Support o Costs for subject participation (e.g., reimbursement for time, travel, etc.)
• Other o Computers or other equipment less than $5000 o Miscellaneous Expenses (e.g., postage, phone bills, photocopying, etc.)
PSY625: Biological Bases of Behavior Ashford University
how is social wellbeing measured at a national level and what policies could be enacted to improve overall social quality approach variables (SQA)
Provide an in-depth analysis to social wellbeing, how is social wellbeing measured at a national level and what policies could be enacted to improve overall social quality approach variables (SQA). Build on SQA and provide a good explanation of the conditional factors for your country. Integrate environmental aspects, consider van der Maesen (2013), and Bucher (2016) from your readings. You can also consider other environmental variables, more specific to Jamiaca. This part of the paper should be around 20 pages in length.
It’s the information that is in week 3