Category: Social Science

Once during the semester, you will write a short (23 page) analysis of a news article or opinion piece published in the last month. The purpose of the assignment is to find a demography-related article and critically assess how the topic is being covered. For example, you might find an article about birthrates, migration patterns, or divorce trends. Media coverage often relies on popular assumptions rather than rigorous scientific research; it also involves value judgments (e.g., that immigration is inherently desirable or undesirable). As a result, explanations are sometimes incomplete or misleading. This is your chance to correct the record! Note: To receive full credit, you must incorporate material from class lectures, discussions, or readings. Your paper should have three components: First, provide the headline (along with the publisher’s name and the date of publication) and summarize the article in your own words. What is its focus? For example, if the article is about migration to the U.S., is it addressing rising rates of migration? Differences in the sources of migration? New theories about the causes of migration? Policy changes related to migration? Second, describe the explanation provided in the article. What is the evidence used to justify that explanation? Is it convincing? For example, if the article is about migration, what exactly is the argument? That the U.S. should expand opportunities for migrants through legal pathways? That the slowdown in migration under President Trump is not as dramatic as expected? That the crackdown on Venezuelan migrants is not an effective means of reducing drug trafficking? Third, critique the explanation. Is the argument convincing? What are its strengths and weaknesses? Are there alternative explanations? What does the author get right and wrong about this issue? Remember, you are required to incorporate course material in your answer. (Outside material is allowed but not required.) Be sure to cite your sources if you make specific empirical claims. Articles related to population studies are all over the news. Consider sources such as the New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal along with magazines such as The Atlantic or Harpers. If you have trouble finding an article, or you arent sure whether an article is appropriate, please reach out to me. IMPORTANT: If you are unhappy with your grade on this assignment, I will give you the opportunity to submit a new assignment (based on a different news article), and I will drop the lower of the two grades. This opportunity is only available to students who submitted their original essay by the deadline. For those interested in this opportunity, you will need to submit a second paper no later than March 17.

Topics: What are the causes and effects of juvenile delinquency? Develop your idea with details and examples. What are the causes and effects of peer pressure? At what age is peer pressure applied with the most force? Does peer pressure disappear with adulthood? Write an essay on the topic. What are the causes and effects of gambling. Develop the body paragraphs with details and examples. Please make sure that each paragraph is well-developed and contains all necessary elements. Introduction paragraph with its: hook background information clearly stated Thesis Statement that introduces the three elements of description. Three body paragraphs. Each body paragraph should have at least 125 words and contain: a topic sentence at least three (3) examples or three (3) supporting details a conclusive sentence or transition sentence Conclusion paragraph should: restate the Thesis Statement provide recommendations or make a call to action APA 7

Instructions: The worksheet covers course materials from Week 1 through Week 5 of the quarter. You may use your notes, lecture slides, and textbook to answer each of the questions below. Do not use any additional outside sources for answering your questions. Each question needs to be answered thoroughly and completely. Each question is worth 10 points.

It has to be about how they dont earn money and stuff, and how they help their people/state/world (this is about Cheryl Bachelder Paragraphs 1 the Intro: Three things the person did as a servant leader. she is a servant leader because 1,2,3… (3 sentences. minimum.) Paragraph 2 – Talk about the first thing you mentioned from the Intro. (5 sentences.) Paragraph 3 – Talk about the second thing you mentioned from the Intro.(5 sentences.) Paragraph 4-Talk about the third thing you mentioned from the Intro.(5 sentences.) Paragraph 5 – Closing: How did your hero inspire others? How does your hero inspire you to make a difference in your own community? Restate the intro. (3 sentences. minimum.)

This is the contribution activity for this chapter. Be sure to answer every part of the assignment for maximum credit.

On your own:

• Write a story that makes use of various brain structures discussed in this chapter. (i.e., Shelby walked to the store using her somatic nervous system. On her way, a clown jumped out in front of her, which activated her amygdala.)
• You will need to use at least 1 lobe, 2 subcortical structures, 1 division of the nervous system, and 2 other structures of choice. This story must be at least 8 sentences long, with each sentence including at least one of the required parts.

On your groupmates’ posts:

• Provide two additional sentences to each groupmate’s story containing components not included in the original story.

Feb 8 3:22pm

Reply from Brandon Peyton

Rex walked to the grocery store using his somatic nervous system to move his body.

His frontal lobe helped him decide which way to walk.

A sudden loud sound was sent through the thalamus to the brain.

The noise activated his amygdala, which made him feel afraid.

He used his hippocampus to remember that loud noises are not always dangerous.

His cerebellum helped him stay balanced as he walked across the street.

The autonomic nervous system increased his heart rate when he felt nervous.

His brainstem controlled his breathing as he continued to walk.

Feb 5 12:11pm

| Last reply Feb 8 3:26pm

Mia was walking to class, and her somatic nervous system helped her move her legs as she walked down the hall.

She used her frontal lobe to think about a test she was about to take and plan what she needed to study.

When a loud locker slammed, her amygdala reacted quickly and made her feel startled.

Her hypothalamus helped speed up her heart rate for a moment because of the surprise.

As she kept walking, her cerebellum helped her keep her balance while going up the stairs.

She looked at a poster on the wall, and her occipital lobe processed what she was seeing.

Mia heard her friend call her name, and her temporal lobe helped her understand the sound.

Later in class, her hippocampus helped her remember information from yesterdays lesson.

Purpose:

The purpose of this assignment is to help you practice designing a brief survey and creating a sampling strategy. These skills are essential for gathering valid, reliable, and ethical data in social work research and evaluation.

Instructions:

• Develop a Short Survey (810 Items)
• Include a mix of question types: Likert scales (rating agreement or frequency), multiple-choice, and at least one open-ended question.
• Make sure each question clearly aligns with your chosen research topic (e.g., client needs, community barriers, program satisfaction).
• Write questions in clear, simple language to avoid confusion or bias.
• Write a Sampling Plan (1 Paragraph)
• Your plan should explain:
• Target Population: Who do you want to survey (e.g., parents in a parenting program, community members in a neighborhood, clients at an agency)?
• Sampling Method: Identify whether you are using probability (randomized) or non-probability(convenience, purposive, snowball) sampling, and explain why.
• Recruitment Strategies: Describe how you would reach participants (e.g., flyers at an agency, email invitations, in-person recruitment).
• Submission
• Combine your survey and sampling plan into one Word document (.docx).

Tips for Success:

• Keep your survey short and focusedavoid vague or double-barreled questions.
• Make sure your sampling plan is realistic for the target population.
• Think about ethicswould your questions or recruitment method respect participants dignity and privacy?
• Review your work for clarity and APA formatting if you cite sources.