ANSWER EACH PROMPT IN 250 WORDS OR MORE:

PROMPT A:

What are the limitations of psychological theories in the prosecution of criminals? Does a persons age impact their motivation or the chances of continuing criminal behavior? Think about your final project assignment. What limitations did you experience as you were developing your report? Can these limitations be addressed or rectified? Explain.

Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:

1. Limitations:
2. What are the limitations of utilizing psychological theories in the prosecution of criminals?
3. Can these limitations be addressed or rectified? Explain.
4. Motivational Factors:
5. Does a persons age impact their motivation?
6. Does a persons age increase the chances of continued criminal behavior?

PROMPT B:

Overview

In this assignment, you will explore the relationship between research questions and data collection methods. You will also explore the benefits and drawbacks of specific data collection methods.

Prompt

Look back at the research questions you submitted for your Milestone Three assignment in Module Five and select an appropriate data collection method for each question. Consider what data you will need to answer each question and whether the data method is appropriate for getting the data you need. Consider both benefits and drawbacks to each method. Review the Module Four Resources in both Key Types of Data Collection and Social Science Data Collection Types for helpful information for completing this assignment.

Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:

• Explain your choice of data collection method for each question from your Milestone Three assignment. Include answers to the following:
• What data method did you select for each question?
• What data do you need to answer each question?
• What characteristics of the chosen data collection method make it appropriate for collecting this data?
• Explain other benefits and drawbacks of the data collection method you chose for each question from your Milestone Three assignment.
• What are other potential benefits of the data collection method you chose for each question (that is, ways it will make the process easier or ways it might improve the results)?
• What are potential drawbacks to the data collection method you chose for each question (that is, potential gaps in data, possible difficulties in the research process, possible negative impact to the results)?

CRIMINOLOGY Competency

In this project, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following competency:

• Analyze the benefits and drawbacks of collecting various types of data

Scenario

You have recently applied for another position in the company you work for and have been called in for a second interview! For this round, youve been asked by the interview committee to present an analysis of the collected data from the research you initially reviewed, with a specific focus on data-collection types. This will be presented in a formal interview presentation.

Directions

Second Interview Presentation

You are analyzing studies related to a research topic in your field by discussing different types of data collection, their benefits and drawbacks, and how your chosen research studies utilize different collection methods. In your first project, completed in Module Four, you completed your initial analysis of the methodologies used. In your second milestone, also submitted in Module Four, you finalized your research choices by submitting two of each type of research methodology and flexing your skilled consumer of research skills by looking at your gathered research as a whole in order to identify patterns in data-collection types and some high-level credibility threats to the research. For this project, complete the following:

1. Describe the attributes of a skilled consumer of research. Include the following:
2. The most helpful perspectives a consumer can utilize
3. A description of how you know when you have enough information
4. A description of how you scrutinize the credibility of data
5. Identify multiple potential threats to the credibility of your research results for each of your selected research studies. Include the following:

• A description of potential biases or perspectives that might threaten the credibility of the results
• An explanation of ethical issues that might threaten the credibility of the resultsconsider the following:

1. Disclosure
2. Blind or double-blind studies
3. Cultural awareness
4. Humane treatment of subjects
5. Unethical structuring of studies (methods, selection, etc.)
6. Analyze the relationship of data-collection types to social science research methodologies. Use your analysis from Milestone Two in Module Four. Include the following:

• The most commonly used quantitative data-collection types in social sciences based on your analysis of your research articles. Consider why this choice of data collection method might be so common.
• The least commonly used quantitative data-collection types in social sciences based on analysis of your research articles. Consider why this choice of data collection method might be less common.
• The most commonly used qualitative data-collection types in social sciences based on analysis of your research articles. Consider: why might this choice of data collection method be so common?
• The least commonly used qualitative data-collection types in social sciences based on analysis of your research articles from Consider: why might this choice of data collection method be less common?

1. Explain the relevance of various data-collection types to research question(s). Include the following:

• A classification of the data in each studyis it quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methodology? Be sure to include an example of each methodology.
• An explanation of why this data-collection type fits well with the research question from your chosen studies from Milestone Two in Module Four

What to Submit

Every project has a deliverable or deliverables, which are the files that must be submitted before your project can be assessed. For this project, you must submit the following:

Interview Presentation

This interview presentation, on a research topic of your choosing in your field of study, should include the information given in the directions to meet rubric requirements. Your project should be presented in Microsoft PowerPoint and must include visual representation in addition to talking points. Make sure to utilize the speaker notes function in the presentation if you do not include a video or voiceover.

#1 Forum Discussion: One Day in Auschwitz Documentary

After watching the required viewing, One Day in Auschwitz documentary this week about the experience of the concentration camps during the Nazi regime , (this was the biggest death camp and crematorium in Poland), you can post a brief reaction, commentary, response and/or feedback here on Kitty’s experience. You can post any questions, associations, remarkable observations, things you are curious about. This forum will count as extra credit and will engage discussion with the class.

Trigger warning: the documentary tells the story of an Auschwitz survivor and it is told in a very user-friendly manner- However, it narrates events that affect human sensibility and viewer discretion is advised. (This is material that is typically used in high-schools and colleges and is geared for educational purposes).

#2 Forum 4: What is Collective trauma? What is Cultural Trauma? (Alexander et al) – Weekly Forum Team 9

This week we will focus on Jeff Alexander’s (one of my brilliant mentors at UCLA, presently at Yale, master of Cultural Sociology in the United States) chapter on Cultural Trauma and Identity (2004). How can we study the memory of historic trauma? What are the tools and perspectives? (I will engage the piece in my weekly discussion- please review my slides/audiovisual commentary). If you want to know a bit more about collective memory and its sociological masters, read the NYT review Kai Erikson’s (son of developmental psychologist Erik Erikson) classic 1976 work on disaster sociology on the Buffalo Creek man-made disaster (supplementary reading). It is still remarkably insightful and prescient, especially for those of you interested in effects of natural disasters/climate change nowadays. What is cultural trauma– how do we define it in order to conduct our own explorations/scholarly research/professional practice? What is cultural trauma? How is it different than collective or social trauma? Why is this important? How might we approach the study of the socio-cultural cases we are interested in? (thinking of your own project ahead)

Please follow Workbook 4 questions and reflect briefly on your own responses to the readings in this forum.

#3 Journal 4 (Workbook 4)

1) Identify and briefly discuss a historical-cultural experience of trauma and 2) identify one cultural expression, representation or manifestation ( post examples on Forum 4 post).

3) write a brief reflection on how you have come to (re) understand these experience/s as collective and/or cultural trauma. Explain how the example/s you chose and their cultural representations you know of may help remember and transmit the story.

Write a brief sentence or statement about your ACTS OF KINDNESS/Acts of Solidarity practice (at least 2-3 days) on the outcome here 4.

sources:

https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/stay-hopeful-everyones-cynic-bookbite/51504/

https://www.nytimes.com/1977/02/20/archives/everything-in-its-path-more-was-broken-than-a-dam-everything.html

Cultural Influence: Cultural influence means the beliefs, values, ways of thinking, and behaviors that are passed down from one generation to the next. Sometimes this happens on purpose, and often without us realizing it. These can include beliefs or myths, traditions, rituals, values, language, symbols, and rules about behavior. We learn them through family, school, friends, media, and everyday interactions. These influences shape how we see the world and how we act in it. Cultural Choice: Cultural choice means thinking about your own beliefs and behaviors and deciding whether to keep them or change them. It involves becoming aware of your culture and making choices about what feels right for you and who you want to be. Guided Questions In your own words, how would you define culture? What are some of the main parts of culture? How has culture influenced who you are and how you see the world? For example, think about: Material culture (things like clothing, technology, or objects) Nonmaterial or symbolic culture (beliefs, values, language, traditions) Dominant culture, subcultures, and countercultures Cultural influence and cultural choice Think about some cultural traditions, stories, rituals, or customs you have grown up with. Are there any that you still practice today? If so, how have they affected you or your community? Think about any cultural practices you were influenced by when you were younger but later decided to change or move away from. What made you decide to change? How did this choice affect you and how you see yourself? How does culture shape everyday interactions in your life? For example, think about how people communicate, show emotions, dress, or behave in public. Can you describe a time when cultural expectations affected how you acted or how you understood someone elses behavior? Looking at society today, what beliefs or values do you see being shared or promoted the most in the dominant culture? Where do you see these ideas (for example, in social media, school, news, or entertainment)? How do you think these beliefs affect people, relationships, or communities? Any additional thoughts? Remember to be clear, organized, and thoughtful in your responses. Use specific examples whenever possible. Try to connect your answers to ideas from the readings and videos.

Module 6 Readings in Context Purpose This assignment is intended to assess your ability to: Analyze readings in sociology. Define prejudice. Define discrimination. Consider issues of stratification in relation to social class, race, and gender and their intersection. Overview All of the readings assigned in this module relate to issues of stratification, from the examination of social class and inequality to the impact of race and gender statuses on social mobility in society. Changing demographics and persistent issues of prejudice and discrimination continue to shape the degree of social stratification in the U.S. today. The reading by Calarco presents ethnographic research on the impact of social class on teacher and student interaction in the classroom. Freemans research focuses on the history of working-class New Yorkers, labor relations, and current realities. The article by Bonilla-Silva provides a discussion of the subtler forms of modern racism that persist in society today with his discussion of color-blind racism. Finally, the article by Xu and Lee examines the status of Asian Americans as the model minority and challenges the traditional black/white dichotomy used to analyze racial relations in the U.S. Action Items 1. Complete the assigned readings. 2. Then answer the questions associated with each of the assigned readings below. A)Coached for the classroom: Parents cultural transmission and childrens reproduction of educational inequalities: Provide specific details of the ethnographic method used in this study. Do you feel this was an effective research method? Why or why not? What do you think are the implications of the findings for understanding the impact of social class in the educational setting? B)What happened to working-class New York? What are the authors conclusions about which factors have contributed to the shrinking of union power in New York and the financial challenges faced by middle- and lower-income New Yorkers today? C) The central frames of color-blind racism Bonilla-Silva identifies four frames of color-blind racism; briefly explain these four frames. What is your opinion on the usefulness of these four frames to understand issues of racism that persist today? D) The marginalized “model” minority: An empirical examination of the racial triangulation of Asian Americans Xu and Lee argue that with demographic changes in Asian and Hispanic populations in the U.S., a multidimensional racial triangulation theory is a more useful analysis of Asians in the U.S. than the more traditional blackwhite binary model. Do you agree that a multidimensional study of race relations is more effective to understand the demographic makeup of the U.S. currently and in the future? Support your answer with specific details from the article. 4) Cite any sources, including assigned readings, according to APA citation guidelines. 5) Save your paper as a Word document. 6) Submit your assignment. Your work will automatically be checked by Turnitin. 7) By the due date indicated, re-submit the final version of your work.

This assignment is meant to prepare us for the Critical Core Signature Assignment. We are required to carefully read the article and apply the questions from Critical Thinking Guide Three, using concepts from the textbook The Real World: An Introduction to Sociology (9th edition) by Kerry Ferris and Jill Stein. This work is based on Chapters 7 through 9 of the textbook, and we are expected to apply the key concepts and theories from those chapters in our analysis.

I completed Part A, but I am not completely sure if I approached it correctly according to the instructions. Based on what was required in Part A, I would like to continue developing the rest of the essay following the same line of thinking, since all sections are connected and build on each other. Although my response to Part A may not be entirely correct, I hope it reflects the direction of my analysis.

I am also including the assignment instructions, the required questions, the article, the textbook slides, and the three guides that have been shared so far. I am not completely sure whether the three guides specifically apply to this assignment; however, I am including them in case the information is relevant and helpful in understanding my work.

Use APA style.

Some Comments:

We have now learned the information that highlights the social cycle of deviance and how this leads to the macro-level presentation of deviance in the form of social stratification. This week, we will learn the critical thinking needed to examine the social inequalities of classism and racism. Classism is perpetuated through institutional design, cultural formal and informal norms, and social practices that maintain privilege for some while disadvantaging others who are not a part of the class in-group. Racism is the social inequality that many students struggle with, since many have never had a proper conversation about the critical difference between race and ethnicity and the difference between systemic racism and system prejudice. Sexism and Genderism are very hard to analyze if you do not use proper sociological, critical thinking (the same goes for racism since the complexities of racism, sexism, and genderism change based on the sociological level that is being examined). Be sure to read the Critical Thinking Guide for these chapters to be sure you are discussing this information properly in your writing assignments.

If you have been following the directions provided to you since Week One, you should have a great deal of your work completed for the Critical Core Signature Assignment. Essentially, this week with the structure of your Critical Discussion #3: I am forcing those of you who have not begun your work yet to begin since this assignment is so important for your grade. If you have not began your work, I cannot stress how your grade will be impacted if you do not put in the needed work this week. This is not a paper to wait until the last minute to complete due to the scientific, technical nature needed for your work. This assignment is more than just a paper. It is essentially you creating a scientific journal article relating to the sociological complexities related to each section of the assignment. Also, keep in mind that your Critical Core Signature Assignment cannot be extended for any reason, unless you have a medically documented reason why you did not submit your work by the deadline. This is a department paper, and you should take this very seriously as mentioned. This is also a student-led assignment, and you were responsible to ask me questions and keep up with your work since the assignment was given in Week One.

At the point in the course, your critical, sociological thinking skills should be at a moderate level. This means, you should be able to have sociological based conversations without the need to look up definitions or application processes. This is something that is vital to properly complete your Critical Core Signature Assignments. Be sure you are up-to-date on all the required readings that are in the course textbook and other required reading that are uploaded to Brightspace.

Major tip: I have noticed that a few of you have a habit of providing definitions and presenting stereotypes or bias in your work, and you should not be doing this at this point in the course. You should be showcasing that you understand how to apply the concepts, term, and theories you have been learning about in the course and the complexities of society due to the hegemonic aspects created by those in the in-group on a macro-level. I would suggest that you read all the critical guides that have been given to you throughout the course, especially since it is a full review of the course from Chapter One to Chapter Nine. This is to assist those of you who may be struggling with the scientific aspects and requirements of this course.

These instructions for this assignment

Since Week Two, you were to begin your process of completing your Critical Core Signature Assignment that is due to the department at the end of this course. This is critical discussion will require you to discuss each part of the assignment, and how you plan to present your sociological thinking toward the article you are analyzing for the assignment, by answering the questions provided. Your work should discuss all four parts (i.e. Part A THROUGH Part D) and each part should have at least 75 words (300 words total).

Part A

Which social inequalities did you find in the article? How do you know this is sociologically correct?

Part B

Which offshoot theory do you plan to use to analyze the article? What made you choose this theory?

Part C

Which sociological concepts do you plan to use for those who socially would not agree with the information presented in the article in connection to the sociological truth in Part A?

Part D

How do you plan to analyze the micro-macro continuum impacts in relation to what would socially happen if the author’s purpose for the article were to be taken into consideration?

Note: If you are unsure of the requirements for the assignment, or where to find the article, these are located in the Text and Resources for the course.

Point Distribution (Rubric)

• Critical Thinking (15 points)- Evaluation statements should be thorough, based on evidence, and stay on topic by directly discussing the sociological processes needed to analyze the question being asked.
• Assignment Completed (15 points): Each question is attempted and fully completed to the best of your ability upon submission.
• Critical Understanding (10 points): Points will be given based on your standing in the course with critically understanding the sociological information required for the assignment’s expectations.

How would a Conflict Theorist understand university student organizations and clubs? Think about the various scales and aspects of Clemson student organizations and clubs (becoming a member, personal, professional, and social benefits of membership, roles/expectations, funding, relationship to the university, etc.). You can focus on one organization/club or multiple. Be creative and think of an aspect of Clemson organizations or clubs that may directly affect you or that you are interested in.

In your own words:

(1) Explain Conflict Theory. You should provide an overview of the paradigm and address some pros/cons of the paradigm.

(2) Formulate a research question on the topic of university student organizations/clubs through a Conflict Theorist lens. Be sure to clearly state your research question as a question.

(3) Explain how one sociological method may help answer the question and how. Be sure to provide an explanation of the research method, how you would implement the proposed study, and any ethical considerations. (You are welcome to use a combination of methods; however, only one method is required.)

(4) Include in-text citations of course materials (e.g. Sociological Research, Slide 13) or (Course Book, Section 2.2 Research Methods) or (Pocratsky, Sociological Research Lecture, [time stamp]) to support summaries, claims, quotes, etc. You do not need to use a combination of class materials (books, slides, and lecture) but you are welcome to do so.

Your response should answer all of the aforementioned questions and be at least 800 words long (it’s okay if you go over) and doubled-spaced. Your response should be written in essay format (e.g. not bullet points), include an introduction/conclusion, and free from major grammatical errors. Think of this as a mini essay.

DISCUSSION POST 206

VIDEO DISCUSSION III

Watch videos below and make a comment based on the following questions.

VIDEOS: https://youtu.be/ti5ZFmglzV4?si=G2BvJCnfr3Gq2I7E

VIDEOS: https://abcnews.com/video/50033176/

VIDEOS: https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/100000004818663/peanut-butter-jelly-and-racism.html?smid=url-share

VIDEOS: https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/100000004818668/check-our-bias-to-wreck-our-bias.html?smid=url-share

1. What are your thoughts on prejudice in the U.S., and how does it relate to stereotypes? Include examples from the videos (What Would You Do? Racism in America, Latino men met with prejudice, Peanut Butter, Jelly, and Racism, and Check Our Bias to Wreck Our Bias).

2. How is prejudice and discrimination (two different concepts) manifested by people and/or institutions in the U.S? What examples of implicit bias have you noticed, and how do media portrayals contribute to it? Does social media factor in?

3. Have you ever felt that someone had prejudice towards you? If so, did it change your view or perspective of society? Have you ever had prejudice or bias against other people? Why?

4. Below is a link for a implicit bias test, it has a color skin and race test. Complete the short test (on first screen check yourself as a guest and then click on accepting terms, then take the race test among the options shown). Were you surprised at the results?

Answers should be minimum 350 words total. Please reply to at least one classmate for full points.

*Remember to always be respectful of others thoughts and opinions.

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DISCUSSION POST 213

Discussion Week 4

1. Select one of the following topics: two-career family, death penalty legislation, or unemployment. Write down the name of your topic.
2. Using a search engine on the web, such as Google or Yahoo, do a search for research on this topic by searching for an exact phrase thats of interest (such as death penalty legislation) and the word research.
3. How many results did you obtain in your search? If you ended up with more than a few hundred items, narrow down your topic in some way. Describe what you did to narrow the search. Describe the number and quality of the results you obtained.
4. Check out at least three of the sites that you found in your search. Identify the website, describe the information on the site, and evaluate the usefulness of this information for you and/or other researchers.