Sociology

Now that you are ending your travels with Religious News, you decide to write a two-page academic paper that showcases your newfound perspective on world religions and new religions. For this research paper, you will: create a cover page (not included in total page count), explore the conflict between religion and science, evaluate the importance of interfaith dialogue, explain some of the characteristics of New Age spirituality, and explain the three traditional types of change in religion. Your research paper must include at least two sources with proper in-text citations and a reference page that does not count towards the final page total. Remember to follow APA formatting.For more information read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_News_Service

 Read the Delivery chapter in the book. View the following public YouTube videos titled “Public Speaking and Delivery” and “Killer Presentation Skills.” Finally, look through the link provided. After viewing the videos and looking through the link: Construct a Top Ten List of important delivery considerations, with each listed item including a brief explanation 1.  Public Speaking and Delivery (This is an outdated youtube video, but most of the content is still very applicable) 2.  Killer Presentation Skills (This is a youtube video)3.   https://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/15-signs-youre-the-right-relationship.html. For more information read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_speaking

For this assignment, you will provide an in-depth sociological analysis of your gender socialization. Apply what C. Wright Mills called the sociological imagination to an analysis of your own experiences with gender socialization. Consider how they were shaped by social institutions and historical forces. Some of the questions you might consider are: What are some of the ways in which you are/were socialized into an “appropriate” gender role? How has that impacted your life, your work, or your family relations? How did various social institutions (e.g. your family, mass media, religious institutions, educational institutions, sports, etc.) shape your gender identity? How do these institutions shape gender identity in general, outside of your own experiences? Why do we place such great importance on “proper” gender role behavior? How does society deal with people who violate gender norms? How does gender socialization shape who we become as individuals? Your paper will be evaluated on its structure as well as its content. It should have an introductory paragraph with a thesis statement. The thesis statement makes clear what the main issue of your paper is. The body should be organized around the key points that support your thesis and provide examples to illustrate how your experience was shaped by social institutions. Use this as a rule of thumb: One idea per sentence, one topic per paragraph. The final paragraph is where you draw conclusions from the material presented in the body of your paper (not a summary). Drive home the main idea presented in your thesis. It is important you include in-text attributions consistently through this paper, especially when trying to key terms from our readings and your supplemental resource. Be sure to cite the textbook and one peer-reviewed sociological article in the paper. This APA style paper is worth 100 points. The body of your paper should be no less than 1,000 words in length.

Project #3 – Ch. 6: Crime, Violence, and Criminal Justice Prepare a report in which you present both the good points and bad points about each of the four major reasons given for imprisoning people: retribution, deterrence, rehabilitation, and incapacitation. When applicable or available, present data to support your assertions about the effectiveness (or lack thereof) for the various reasons.Project #4 – Ch. 7: SexualityIn order to consider your own sexuality and to recognize the normative and cultural foundations of sexuality, respond to the following realities:(1) Prostitution can be very lucrative for some, in many cases earning more than the average college graduate. Given this, why, then, will very few if any female students in this class become prostitutes?(2) Most college students are unmarried and in their “biological prime,” yet most do not engage in sex on a regular basis. Why?Note: In responding to these questions, assess your answers from the sociological perspective on deviant behavior. Project #5 – Ch. 9: Physical and Mental HealthPrepare a report that presents both “pro” and “con” arguments regarding the issue of one having “the right to die.” In addition, present a brief summary or analysis of recent legal cases related to this issue, such as those of the medical doctor known to some as “Doctor Death,” who helped terminally ill patients commit painless suicide.

Behavioural Assessment and Analysis The graduate accurately uses daily measurement and other assessments of behaviour (e.g., Functional Behavior Assessment) and the systematic investigation of important variables of behaviour to identify and record problem behaviours and changes in behaviour. 631.3.2: Behavior Management and Intervention The graduate accurately applies the theory and principles of behaviour and applied behavioural analysis, as well as important variables of behaviour, to effectively intervene, initiate, maintain, and generalize behaviour change. INTRODUCTION The behavioural management of students within inclusive settings is dependent on many variables in the classroom design. The physical arrangement of the room, an effective grouping of students, stimulation of cooperative learning situations, and the use of clear and consistent rules and routines can contribute to the success of inclusive classrooms. Teachers who can plan instruction and design classrooms effectively can minimize behavioural challenges and conflicts. In this task, you will develop a behavioural intervention plan (BIP) based on a provided case study and Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) data. You must read through the “Case Study: Rodney” and “Case Study: Bonnie” web links below and select one student’s case study from which to create your BIP. There is no set format for your responses in this task; however, as you apply your knowledge of Functional Behavior Assessments and behavioural intervention plans to real-world settings, your individual districts or states may require specific formats. REQUIREMENTS Your submission must be your original work. No more than a combined total of 30% of the submission and no more than a 10% match to any one individual source can be directly quoted or closely paraphrased from sources, even if cited correctly. An originality report is provided when you submit your task that can be used as a guide.   You must use the rubric to direct the creation of your submission because it provides detailed criteria that will be used to evaluate your work. Each requirement below may be evaluated by more than one rubric aspect. The rubric aspect titles may contain hyperlinks to relevant portions of the course.   Complete this task based on your chosen case study:   A. Choose one target behaviour from your chosen case study’s Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and do the following: 1. Describe the target behaviour. 2. Determine the trigger(s) or antecedent(s) for the target behaviour. 3. Identify the function of the target behaviour. 4. Identify one consequence for the target behaviour.   B. Develop a BIP for the behaviour identified in part A, by doing the following 1. Recommend one replacement behaviour to replace the target behaviour. a. Justify the recommended replacement behaviour, using scholarly sources or course materials. 2. Recommend one positive intervention to increase the replacement behaviour. a. Justify the recommended positive intervention to increase the replacement behaviour, using scholarly sources or course materials. 3. Recommend two instructional strategies to teach a replacement behaviour. a. Justify the recommended instructional strategies to teach replacement behaviour, using scholarly sources or course materials. 4. Determine two accommodations or modifications that should be included in the BIP. a. Explain how your accommodations or modifications support the student.   C. Describe a data collection tool you would use to document the student’s progress in using the replacement behaviour from part B1, based on your chosen case study.   D. Identify all individuals involved in the implementation of the BIP (e.g., student, teacher, parent, or others, if applicable). 1. Explain the responsibilities of each individual who has a role in the implementation of the BIP. a. Explain how the student and parents/guardians will be involved in the implementation of the BIP.   E. Acknowledge sources, using APA-formatted in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.   F. Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.

Assignment 1 – Victim Analysis: Please, select one of the following victims to research. You will identify the theory (discussed earlier in the semester) that best fits this victim and provide an explanation for the chosen theory. This assignment should be at least 3 pages (double spaced) and should also include a short biography of the most significant events in this victim’s life and events leading to his/her victimization. You must apply at least one criminological theory. Feel free to use outside materials, such as articles, books, and other media as they can help you identify which aspects of the victim’s life are most noteworthy. Choose one from the following victims: John Lennon Marvin Gaye Nicole Brown Simpson JonBenet Ramsey Adam Walsh Selena Quintanilla-Perez Gianni Versace Chanel Miller Elizabeth Smart Lisa Levy (and other victims of Ted Bundy) for more information on this check:

( Need these two answers completed asap) 800 words EACH* Using proper APA format in at least 800 words, briefly discuss the evolution of fire investigations and its impact on arson cases. As well as, briefly provide an overview of the reliability of computer fire models at trial.Using proper APA format in at least 800 words, provide a brief overview of terrorist use of improvised explosive devices (IEDs), such as pipe bombs and what is known about the fragmentation of pipe bombs with varying case thickness. 

1. Look through recent magazines and newspapers and identify one leader who seems to illustrate the ‘‘leader-as-hero’’ mindset and one who seems more typical of the humble Level 5 leader described in the text. Describe their differing characteristics. Which was easier to find? 2. What do you consider your own strengths and weaknesses for leadership? Discuss your answer with another student. 3. Of the elements in the leadership definition as illustrated in Exhibit1.1, which is the easiest for you? Which is hardest? Explain.  4. How might the paradigm shift from competition to collaboration make the job of a leader more difficult? Could it also make the leader’s job easier? Discuss.  5. Describe the best leader you have known. How did this leader acquire his or her capability? 6. Why do you think there are so few people who succeed at both management and leader- ship? Is it reasonable to believe someone can be good at both? Discuss. 7. Discuss some recent events and societal changes that might have contributed to a shift ‘‘from hero to humble.’’ Do you agree or disagree that humility is important for good leadership? 8. ‘‘Leadership is more concerned with people than is management.” Do you agree? Discuss. 9. What personal capacities should a person develop to be a good leader versus those developed to be a good manager? 10. Why is leadership considered both an art and a science?   Answers to each textbook discussion questions should be at least 4-5 sentences in strength. Use the textbook to support each answer include citations. Must use at least 1 source. If the course is found outside of the book then you must include a work sided page. Provide justification for all questions

Grants come from organizations, not individuals. The Organizational Capacity Assessment is closely connected to the final proposal. Your task is to serve the organization &  examine the organization for which you will write the program/grant proposal. This will help determine the capacity of the organization to seek new funding to expand its services through a grant. You may choose any agency or organization you wish, but it should be one with which you have a connection and interest, as your program proposal will come from this organization.     The primary tasks of this assignment are to understand the organization better and to assess the organization’s capacity to carry out a proposed program. Much of the descriptive information you gather will also be included in the proposal, so quality work is to your benefit. You are encouraged to utilize online resources, agency brochures and/or annual reports, and interviews with clients, staff, and supervisors in order to obtain the needed information. Thus, you want to write in an academic narrative format, with citations as necessary, as opposed to a personal opinion paper, or simply answering the questions. (Note that questions 4 c& d may be your opinion, but make sure it is an INFORMED opinion – that is an opinion backed up with some kind of data.).   If you plan to focus on a large organization with many units (for example, a hospital or county social services department), you may begin with a brief overview of the large setting but focus the analysis on a particular unit within the larger organization.   Your 5-7 page report should include:   A basic description of the organization: What is the name of your organization? What are the mission and vision of the organization? What are the goals and objectives of the organization? What is the organization’s legal auspice? Does the organization have a strategic plan? What are the organization’s program goals for the future?   A description of the existing structure and services of the organization: What is the history of the organization? What client population or populations does the organization serve? What services or programs does the organization provide? What is the administrative structure of the organization? (Provide an organizational chart) How many staff members work at the organization? How are the programs funded? List all funding sources by the program. (provide a representative list)   A description of the organization’s relationship to its environment: What niche does the organization or program fill in the community (what needs does the agency address)? Are there other organizations in the area that also provide these same services? (note – be brief here!) What is the demographic composition (# or % by age, race, income, gender) of the clients at the organization? What is the demographic composition (# or % by age, race, income, gender) of the staff at the organization? With which collaborating organizations or agencies does your organization work to provide services?   An analysis of the organization’s ability to optimally function and adapt to change. How well does the agency serve the identified goals and objectives? Does the agency actually meet its mission? What are the primary strengths of the organization and the organization’s capacity to develop a new program? What are the current challenges facing the organization?   Your report should include necessary citations in APA format for all references (e.g. web pages, manuals, pamphlets, etc.).

Discuss a religion that you are familiar with, and some of its beliefs, behaviours, and norms. How does this religion meet social needs? Research a religion that you don’t know much about. Explain how its beliefs, behaviours, and norms are like/, unlike the other religion. For the assignment, you will write a minimum of three paragraphs sharing your thoughts on religion at this point in this course. Be as thorough as possible when writing your journal entry, and remember, no “text-talk,” no conversational tone, and ABOVE ALL OTHER THINGS… don’t plagiarize!! Please make sure to cite all sources, both in-text and in a list at the end of your journal. Lastly, spell-check and proofread your work! Failure to follow these steps will negatively impact your grade on assignments.