You will design a research study. You will not collect or analyze data, but you will make decisions about how to conduct research on a sociological topic. Instructions State and define your sociological question/topic. Review your textbook’s table of contents for ideas of the types of questions and topics sociologists investigate. Describe the type of research method (e.g., survey, interview) you would use and explain why. Describe the kinds of people you would include in your sample and your research setting. Detail the ethical concerns you must consider and how they might affect your study. Predict three things you will learn about your topic by doing this research.

1)You will design a research study. You will not collect or analyze data, but you will make decisions about how to conduct research on a sociological topic. Instructions State and define your sociological question/topic. Review your textbook’s table of contents for ideas of the types of questions and topics sociologists investigate. Describe the type of research method (e.g., survey, interview) you would use and explain why. Describe the kinds of people you would include in your sample and your research setting. Detail the ethical concerns you must consider and how they might affect your study. Predict three things you will learn about your topic by doing this research. 2)In Reflection Assignment 2, no citations are required. The writing must be in your own words. In total, this assignment should be 1 to 2 pages (250 to 500 words) using 12-point Times New Roman and 1-inch margins. Identify a current social trend that you have witnessed, perhaps situated around family, education, transportation, or finances. For example, many veterans of the armed forces, after completing tours of duty in Iraq, Afghanistan, and elsewhere, are returning to college rather than entering jobs as previous generations did. What is a social trend you have observed? Choose one of the theorists discussed in Chapter 4 (Durkheim, Marx, or Weber), and use their arguments to explain the social trend. Do their theories hold up under modern scrutiny? Explain 3)In Reflection Assignment 3, no citations are required. The writing must be in your own words. In total, this assignment should be 1 to 2 pages (250 to 500 words) using 12-point Times New Roman and 1-inch margins. Discuss a time in your life when you experienced group socialization, participated in the socialization of other group members, or both. Describe the impact of various groups on your socialization. For example, think about how the socialization you received from your family differed from the socialization you received from your school or peers. Or, perhaps you have been in the position to socialize others as a teacher, manager, or other kind of group leader

)Sociologists describe the main characteristics of bureaucracies as including a hierarchy of authority, a division of labor, standardized rules, and impersonality of positions. In this assignment, you will describe how today’s large companies adhere to or deviate from this sociological understanding of bureaucracies. Do today’s major companies continue to adhere to the main characteristics of bureaucracies? If they deviate, explain how. Instructions Consider whether today’s large companies, such as Amazon, Facebook, Walmart, and McDonald’s, are bureaucracies. Explain why or why not. Describe which of the main characteristics of bureaucracies you see in them and which ones are absent

1)Sociologists describe the main characteristics of bureaucracies as including a hierarchy of authority, a division of labor, standardized rules, and impersonality of positions. In this assignment, you will describe how today’s large companies adhere to or deviate from this sociological understanding of bureaucracies. Do today’s major companies continue to adhere to the main characteristics of bureaucracies? If they deviate, explain how. Instructions Consider whether today’s large companies, such as Amazon, Facebook, Walmart, and McDonald’s, are bureaucracies. Explain why or why not. Describe which of the main characteristics of bureaucracies you see in them and which ones are absent. You can use examples from one or more of the large companies. Explain the differences between the bureaucratization of online companies (i.e., Amazon or Facebook) and that of brick-and-mortar companies (i.e., Walmart or McDonald’s). This writing assignment should be 2 to 4 pages (500 to 1100 words) using 12-point Times New Roman and 1-inch margins. You are not required to have citations for this paper, but if you do use any sources, be sure to cite them and include a reference section that is APA-formatted. Your paper should have an introduction and a conclusion 2)In Reflection Assignment 4, no citations are required. The writing must be in your own words. In total, this assignment should be 1 to 2 pages (250 to 500 words) using 12-point Times New Roman and 1-inch margins. A sociological perspective can help us understand social change related to attitudes towards drug use. For example, many states have decriminalized marijuana for medical use, recreational use, or both. How might a functionalist, conflict theorist, or symbolic interactionist explain the increasing social acceptance of recreational marijuana use in the United States? Must something be socially acceptable to be decriminalized? What is an example of something that is socially acceptable, but still against the law? Explain.

explore the Pew Research Center Family and Relationships page. Find and provide a link to an article on the page that addresses a demographic change or trend related to familieS

1)explore the Pew Research Center Family and Relationships page. Find and provide a link to an article on the page that addresses a demographic change or trend related to families. Summarize the article in one paragraph and connect it to the reading for this module. Cite all references using APA style formatting 2)Explore your experiences with dating, relationships, marriage, singlehood, and/or experiences you imagine having in these areas in the future. Write a 500- to 825-word reflection (2 to 3 pages) comparing your own experience and/or imaginings to both the history and contemporary trends in dating, relationships, marriage, and singlehood from the module’s readings. Make sure to cite at least one part of the reading for this module. Also, connect to two sources from outside of the course. (One may be the source you used in Written Assignment 5.) Other sources may include podcasts, books, news articles, journal articles, magazine articles, and/or reports and studies. Cite all references using APA style formatting.

Find an online study or data-driven claim (from a news source) about families from the last five years. Write one paragraph connecting what you found from the study or news source with the reading for this module. In your paragraph, include a discussion of the research method you believe was used, raise questions and/or potential problems with the study and/or data presented, and be sure to provide a link to the study or news source.

1)Find an online study or data-driven claim (from a news source) about families from the last five years. Write one paragraph connecting what you found from the study or news source with the reading for this module. In your paragraph, include a discussion of the research method you believe was used, raise questions and/or potential problems with the study and/or data presented, and be sure to provide a link to the study or news source. Cite all references using APA style formatting. 2)Tell the story of your family life growing up until now. You may choose to reflect on your own preconceived ideas about marriage, the family, and this course. Write a 500- to 825-word reflection (2 to 3 pages) connecting some aspect of your own family experience with a sociological theory introduced in Chapter 1 of the textbook. For example, if you view your family through the lens of functionalism, what role did each member play? Make sure to cite the textbook in your references. Other sources may include podcasts, books, news articles, journal articles, magazine articles, and/or reports and studies. Cite all references using APA style formatting.

Discuss the effect that prenatal development and care and early childhood experiences can have on adolescent social and emotional development. Select three developmental stages (prenatal, infancy, toddlerhood, early childhood, middle childhood, or adolescence) and provide specific social/emotional milestones for each of the selected stages.

 Educators are in a unique position to, directly and indirectly, influence children’s development. By being informed and having access to current information and resources, educators can empower themselves and their students to be intentional about social and emotional learning and development. Teachers also have a unique opportunity to encourage families to be mindful of how to support social and emotional development at home. 
 For fellow educators that examine the importance of social/emotional learning.  Include the following elements:

Discuss the effect that prenatal development and care and early childhood experiences can have on adolescent social and emotional development.
Select three developmental stages (prenatal, infancy, toddlerhood, early childhood, middle childhood, or adolescence) and provide specific social/emotional milestones for each of the selected stages.
Share two social-emotional learning strategies or activities for each selected developmental stage that teachers can implement in the classroom.
Define and provide examples of self-regulation. Identify two or three specific ways teachers can model and encourage the development of self-regulation skills in the classroom.
Provide families with social and emotional learning strategies and/or self-regulation skills to implement at home to support their child’s social/emotional development within the selected developmental stages.

Note: if you choose late elementary or adolescent stages, suicide and self-harm are appropriate and important topics to include.
 Support your findings with 2-3 scholarly resources. 

Do you agree or disagree that correctional institutions are obligated to rehabilitate prisoners who have the opportunity to be released?

“We can make prisons better but we cannot make them work,” said Peter Moskos, author of Cop in the Hood. “Prisons will always fail at their goal of reducing crime because rehabilitation, if it stands any chance of success, must be separated from incarceration” (Page, 2011).
Take a position. Do you agree or disagree that correctional institutions are obligated to rehabilitate prisoners who have the opportunity to be released?
First, title your initial post either “Correctional institutions are obligated to rehabilitate prisoners who have the opportunity to be released,” or “Correctional institutions are not obligated to rehabilitate prisoners who have the opportunity to be released.”
Then, using the information gained in this course and the resources noted above, make your case. Be sure to build your case with factual resources. Consider the following questions as you make your case:

Has the purpose of correctional institutions changed over time? If so, in what ways?
What is the primary purpose of correctional institutions today?
What determines whether or not a correctional institution is “successful”? Consider some of the more recent alternatives to traditional prisons.
Which alternatives do you believe will be most successful in rehabilitating prisoners and reducing recidivism? Why?

In response to your peers, consider how well they justified their positions, making use of available resources. Consider the following questions in your response posts:

Did they support their positions convincingly with appropriate resources?
Which of their points make the most sense to you, even if you made a case for the opposing viewpoint?

Reference
Page, D. (December 20, 2011). The prison of the future. Retrieved from https://www.officer.com/command-hq/corrections/article/10565743/the-prison-of-the-future
To complete this assignment, review the Discussion Rubric.

Authentic assessments situate learners where they will use the knowledge and skills you teach. While it is true that there is a high amount of fact-level material students need to acquire to meet standards, using formative strategies for lesson planning and assessment helps learners grasp the “why” behind your instruction. Meeting students where they are offers tremendous insight into their understanding and needs to meet challenges. Discuss : What are some ways to assess learning? How might a student work sample provide valuable information on student learning? How might you use information from student work samples to respond to individual learning needs? What insight might you gain from cultural and learning abilities by reviewing work samples?

Authentic assessments situate learners where they will use the knowledge and skills you teach. While it is true that there is a high amount of fact-level material students need to acquire to meet standards, using formative strategies for lesson planning and assessment helps learners grasp the “why” behind your instruction. Meeting students where they are offers tremendous insight into their understanding and needs to meet challenges. Discuss and respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: What are some ways to assess learning? How might a student work sample provide valuable information on student learning? How might you use information from student work samples to respond to individual learning needs? What insight might you gain from cultural and learning abilities by reviewing work samples?

What is a group? Describe two different types of groups. How are groups formed?Describe 2 different theories of how groups are formed, then choose which theory you feel best describes group development. Explain 

 
Module 1 Assignment: Groups
Overview:For this assignment, you will create a visual presentation about groups. You will have the option of creating an infographic, brochure, or a slide (PowerPoint) presentation. Please follow the instructions below, and be sure to adhere to APA formatting guidelines.For more information about APA formatting, please visit the APA Resources folder in the Student Resources course menu tab.*To view the grading rubric for this assignment, click on the name of the assignment and click “View Rubric”Instructions:For this assignment, you will describe types of groups and group development theories as well as explain the benefits of studying group dynamics. Complete the following:

Create one of the following:

Infographic
Brochure
Slide Presentation

Answer the following in your presentation:

What is a group?
Describe two different types of groups.
How are groups formed?Describe 2 different theories of how groups are formed, then choose which theory you feel best describes group development.
Explain 
the benefits of understanding group dynamics.
Include narrative and effective images.

If you obtain information or images from another resource, be sure to properly cite your work using APA format.

Submit your file to this assignment (click on the title of the assignment above).

If you have any questions, please ask your professor.Resources:See the document below for resources on how to create an infographic, brochure, or slide presentation: 
  ‘How To’ Resources for Multimedia Content.pdf        (ATTACHED) 

Give an example of how one asset might look depending on the child’s age and background. How does understanding developmental assets help you to address students’ challenges? How does attachment theory help you in your work in schools?

Week 4 – Discussion: Developmental Assets
Review the Developmental Assets: Preparing Young People for Success website from the Search Institute.
Respond to the following prompts in the Developmental Assets discussion forum by Wednesday November 8, 2023:

Give an example of how one asset might look depending on the child’s age and background.
How does understanding developmental assets help you to address students’ challenges?
How does attachment theory help you in your work in schools?

You will choose a nursing theorist that you would like to learn more about. The paper you will write will be about the theorist and the theory. Give an overview of the theorist to include components such as where they are from, what their education involved, areas of practice, and when they wrote the theory. Has the theory been revised? You can feel free to add any other pertinent information that you would like. (4 points). Do not need to follow the “4 points, 4 paragraph” rule for this assignment. Describe the theory and how it applies to nursing practice. (4 points) Discuss the major concepts, definitions, and assumptions of the theory. (3 points) Do you believe this theory applies to current practice and why or why not? (1 point)

You will choose a nursing theorist that you would like to learn more about. The paper you will write will be about the theorist and the theory.
Give an overview of the theorist to include components such as where they are from, what their education involved, areas of practice, and when they wrote the theory. Has the theory been revised? You can feel free to add any other pertinent information that you would like. (4 points). Do not need to follow the “4 points, 4 paragraph” rule for this assignment.
Describe the theory and how it applies to nursing practice. (4 points)
Discuss the major concepts, definitions, and assumptions of the theory. (3 points)
Do you believe this theory applies to current practice and why or why not? (1 point)
How could you utilize this theory in your own practice? (5 points)
If there is a model that accompanies the theory, please include this in your work.
Include a conclusion or summary at the end of your paper. (2 points)
This paper should include a title page in APA format, no abstract is needed, and at least 5 full pages of content, double-spaced. You should utilize 3-5 references and your paper must be in APA style with appropriate works cited page. (1 point)