SOC 100 ASS PART 2

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Writing Assignment (Part 2): Outline and Preliminary List of References

Due Week 5 and worth 100 points

Complete the outline after you have done library / Internet research for evidence that bears on your hypothesis. Provide information about all of the following components of the final paper:

  1. Specific Hypothesis.

  2. Applicable Sociological Concepts.

  3. Practical Implications. Discuss the value of sociological research into your issue. Determine whether or not there are (or would be) practical implications of sociological inquiry into this issue.

  4. Evidence. This is the most important part of the paper. Analyze at least two (2) lines of evidence that pertain to the hypothesis that you are evaluating. Does the evidence support your hypothesis? For each type of evidence, consider possible biases and alternative interpretations.

  5. Conclusions. Draw conclusions based on the evidence that you have discovered. Does the evidence confirm or refute your hypothesis? Is the evidence sufficiently convincing to draw firm conclusions about your hypothesis?

For example, here is a generic example of what the headings of your possible outline might look like:

  1. Specific Hypothesis.

  2. Applicable Sociological Concepts.

    1. Theory A

    2. Concept 1

    3. Concept 2

  3. Practical Implications.

    1. Implications for public policy

      i. Education ii. Taxes

    2. Implications for employers

    3. Implications for spouses of workaholics

  4. Evidence.

    1. Line of evidence 1

      1. The evidence and what it means

      2. Possible biases

      3. Alternative explanations of what it means.

    2. Line of evidence 2

      1. The evidence and what it means

      2. Possible biases

  5. Conclusion(s): All available evidence refutes the hypothesis, but there are alternative explanations.

References:

Baker, A. & Abel, E (2005) Villagers reject modern attitudes about car washing. International Journal of Sociology, 11, 12-57. Retrieved from EBSCO-Host.

Doe, J. (2010, April 1) Villagers retain traditional attitudes despite bombardment with western television. The New York Times. Retrieved from www.nytimes.com/village_update

Steiner, H. (2012, January 4) Revolt against local ordinances in the village. Time Magazine. pp. 14-15.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

 Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA format.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  •   Evaluate the various methodologies for sociological research.

  •   Apply the sociological perspective to a variety of socioeconomic and political problems.

  •   Critically examine how society shapes individuals and how individuals shape society.

  •   Use technology and information resources to research issues in sociology.

  •   Write clearly and concisely about sociology using proper writing mechanics.

    Grading for this assignment will be based on having outline content provided for each segment of the paper and at least three (3) quality references 

Pyschology: Development and Individual Differences

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There has been a lot of research and an equally large amount of money spent on teaching animals (especially apes) language.  Research some of the work done trying to teach animals language and write a 150-200 word essay to summarize the research.  What gains and losses have occurred and have we taught animals to communicate and to what extent? Please write this essay in word document

Why do we use inferential statistics?

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Why do we use inferential statistics?
Inferential statistics are used to help us to generalise from the sample to the whole population.
Inferential statistics are used to help us to compare the sample to the whole population.
All of the above apply to the use of inferential statistics.

900 Word paper needed ASAP

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Here’s my requirements for my essay. My sustainable topic is “improper disposal of hazardous waste management.”

Evaluation Essay Assignment:

Writing Arguments formulates a general categorical evaluation claim as follows: “This thing/phenomenon is/is not a good member of its class because its meets (fails to meet) criteria A, B, and C” (287). In 900-1,200 words (not including references/works cited), categorically evaluate some phenomenon, activity, or thing in terms of our larger class theme: sustainability (specifically, environmental sustainability).

You must decide what category you will argue your phenomenon/activity/thing is in (what category is composting in, or hydropower? “Hydropower is a good example of a sustainable energy source.” “Hydropower is not a good example of a sustainable energy source.” “Hydropower is a good example of a large scale sustainable infrastructure investment.” “Hydropower is an excellent source of energy.” Etc.). Next you must formulate criteria for your category. Try to think about several phenomena/activities/things that fit in your category, and then determine what all those phenomena/activities/things have in common. Ask yourself why each criterion is essential to the category. You must justify your criteria. When justifying your criteria, make sure to avoid circular arguments (e.g. something is sustainable because it is sustainable).

Please write your paper according to the conventions of closed form prose. Also must include a minimum of 3 sited sources MLA format (1 source must be a peer review scholar journal)

1500 word essay on “The Love Song of J.Alfred Prufrock”

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Keeping in mind it’s modernist tone and themes let suppose Prufrock really is a love song. What kind of women would he sing it too? What kind of woman would listen? Would any of the women like ( Edna from the awakening, Allison from the yellow wallpaper, or Marion from Babylon revisited) listen? If so, why, if not, why not? What kind of relationship should we expect from these two?

Animal Cruelty Paper

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My niece needs someone to write a 8-10 page paper on animal cruelty. its due by Saturday no later….you will find the references and outline below

Arluke, Arnold (2006) Just A Dog: Understanding Animal Cruelty and

Ourselves, Philadelphia: Temple University Press. Retrieved From: UTEP Library

ASPCA (2009). The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

http://www.aspca.org. Retrieved April 3rd, 2014, from http://www.aspca.org/



DeBonis, M. (2012) PETA Prodding City Over Circus, The Washington

Post, Suburban Edition, METRO Section, pg. B02, Retrieved from:

http://0-www.lexisnexis.com.lib.utep.edu/hottopics/lnacademic/



Frasch, D. P., Otto, K. S., Olsen, M. K., Ernest, A. P. (1999) State

Animal Anti-Cruelty Statutes: An Overview, 5 Animal L. 69 Retrieved

from: http://heinonline.org/HOL/LandingPage

collection=journals&handle=hein.journals/anim5&div=8&id=&page=



Laws, N., Harris, S., Sherwin, C., Harris, M., A (2007) Case Study: Fecal

Corticosteroid and Behavior as Indicators of Welfare During Relocation of an

Asian Elephant, Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science

Retrieved From

http://lib.utep.edu/search~S0?/Xanimal+cruelty&SORT=D/Xanimal+cruelty&S

ORT=D&SUBKEY=animal+cruelty/1%2C28%2C28%2CB/frameset&FF=Xanial

+cruelty&SORT=D&24%2C24%2C



McPhedran S. (2008) A review of the evidence for the associations between empathy,

violence, and animal cruelty. Agg Vio Beh. 2008:14. in press.



Poole, A. (2012) Man is Bailed After Horrific Discovery of Horse Cruelty, Belfast

Telegraph, Edition 1, National Edition. Retrieved from:

http://0-www.lexisnexis.com.lib.utep.edu/hottopics/lnacademic/


R. Lockwood & G. R. Hodge (1986) Tangled Web of Animal Abuse: The Links

Between Cruelty to Animals and Human Violence, Humane Society of the

United States, Humane Society News. Retrieved:

https://www.ncjrs.gov/App/Publications/abstract.aspx?ID=155688


Robbins, Jennifer, (November 2006) Recognizing The Relationship Between

Domestic Violence And Animal Abuse Recommendations For Change To

The Texas Legislature, Texas Journal of Women and The Law, Fall 2006 Vol

16, Issue 1, page 129 Retrieved from:

http://connection.ebscohost.com/c/articles/25018512/recognizing-relationship-

between-domestic-violence-animal-abuse-recommendations-change-texas-

legislature


Tomson, Bill, and Jargon, Julie. ( 2012) The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved From:

http://encore.utep.edu:50080/ebsco-web/ehost/detail

sid=4aa20da571374635a6b8f96469e54140%40sessionmgr14&vid=1&hid=123&

bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZSZzY29wZT1zaXRl#db=a9h&AN=7153796

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I. Topic: Animal Cruelty A Growing Epidemic

Thesis: While many would agree that animal cruelty must cease, there are numerous arguments how to best tackle the problem and whether what is being done, or proposed, is of any real benefit.

II. INTRO: “Animals–pain–cruelty!” or “Why do so many people cause animals to suffer?”In America today, despite the fight to improve animal welfare, cruelty continues to be an on-going battle and more action requires be taken in an effort to stop it completely. Much has been written of…….etc.’

III. Body

1. Main Idea- Animal Rights

A. Do animal have rights

B. Are animals equal to humans?

C. Do humans have an obligation to protect animals?

2. Main Idea- Animal Cruelty or Animal research

A. Animal research or Animal cruelty

B. Can they suffer?

C. Moral Challenges

3. Main idea- Animal Experiment Ethical or Unethical

A. Is animal research right or wrong

B. Are we really saving lives?

C. Are there Alternatives?

VI. ABUSE OF ANIMALS

A. Types

1. Animals most commonly abused

2. Most common acts/abuses committed

B. Causes

1. To control it

2. To retaliate against an animal

3. To retaliate against another person:

4. To satisfy a prejudice against a species or breed

5. To express anger through an animal

6. To enhance one’s own aggressiveness

7. To shock people for amusement

8. To displace hostility from a person to an animal:

9. To perform non-specific sadism

C. Remedies

1. Know who to call to report animal cruelty.

2. Make a call

3. Set a good example to others

D. Prevention

1. Stronger cruelty Laws

2. Harsh Penalties

3. Education

E. Public appeal/assistance

IV. Laws

A. Animal abuse

1. Cruelty to animals Misdemeanor in the 2nd degree

Abandoning animals

2. Injuring animals- value of animal less than $300
– value of animal more than $300

3. Poisoning animals
– Officer or agent of Ohio Humane Society may remove a child if deemed to be in cruel surroundings

B. Classification

1. Animal Abuse -Misdemeanor in the 2nd degree Minor Misdemeanor

2. Injuring animals- Misdemeanor in the 2nd degree

3. Poisoning- Misdemeanor in the 4th degree

      1. Fine

1. Animal abuse $750.00

2. Injuring $ 100.00

3. 1000.00

4. Injuring 250

D. Imprisonment

1. Animal Abuse- 90 days

2. Abandonment- 90 days

3. Poisoning- 6months

4. Injuring- 30 days

V. Conclusion-

References

Race, Gender, Ethnicity

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*8-10 pages

***Race, Gender or Ethnicity

·  Choose one theory to use as a backbone for your paper and choose two ethnic minorities in the United States to compare and contrast their experiences in terms of social class.

·  Analyze how gender is treated in these groups. Demonstrate your understanding of the ways in which religious tradition works to construct social reality for these groups.

·  Evaluate how those in power aid or obstruct the assimilation process.

·  Inspect the ways in which racism and discrimination affect this minority’s participation in mainstream American life.

If you pick an American Indian group, be sure to identify their tribe and discuss their history.

Provide support for your arguments based on both the required and recommended readings for the course, and incorporate any relevant points culled from the discussion boards.

Meeting Bad Reasoning with Good

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Read the following:

Ignorance is the greatest cause of hatred and disorder in the world. The best way to combat ignorance is through the dissemination of valid and accurate information. The rise of the Internet has made vast amounts of information widely available to people around the world. It can therefore be said that the Internet is the greatest tool for increasing tolerance and harmony that has ever been created.

In 1-2 pages, create an essay that refutes the above stated argument. Your refutation should also contain an analysis of the Internet argument addressing its structure (deductive or inductive), and whether it is cogent or fallacious.

Write 150 to 200 words on each of the following topics:

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Write 150 to 200 words on each of the following topics:

  • Describe a situation of public interest in which critical and/or creative thought could have been used for a better outcome. Describe why it is important to think critically and creatively in similar situations.
  • Define free will, truth, knowledge, and opinion. Explain how we use them to form thoughts. What role does each play in critically assessing situations?
  • Identify three hindrances to the critical thinking process. Determine methods for overcoming these hindrances. Identify a time in which you experienced a hindrance in critical thinking. Describe a method you could use to overcome the hindrances.
  • Identify a message in advertising. Describe how you perceive the message of the advertisement. Try to determine the reality of the advertisement. Distinguish between your perception and the reality of the message.

Psychology: Family Dynamics

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 Family Dynamics

Family dynamics play a major role in how children develop. These influences include structure, expectations, parenting styles, and involvement. To understand more about how childhood experiences with your family have influenced current identification of self, take a few minutes and think back to those days.

  • Analyze the role that family structure, expectations, parenting styles, and involvement of caregivers played in your development.
  • Reflect on your experiences and share any that you are comfortable sharing. You can use questions such as the following to guide your reflection:
    • What was the best thing that your family said about you or did for you? Try to remember one exact day when that was said or done for you. Which person did this? Remember now what you felt then. When do you feel this way now?
    • Did you have a nickname? How did you feel about it?
    • Did family members tell you what you would end up being or doing? Was it what you wanted to be or do? How did you respond?
    • How do you think your family would have described you to a close friend of theirs? What were they most concerned about for you?
  • Would you do or react to things differently now than you did then? Why?
  • Make sure you evaluate your experiences in the context of major theories and concepts of cognitive, social, and physical development during middle childhood. Support your responses by citing information from the online notes and textbook and other scholarly sources.For example, describe the cognitive stage you might have been in at the time of specific events, according to Piaget, Erikson, or Freud. How did this influence how you interpreted the events?  You can also discuss the parenting style that you think was used by your parents/caregivers.

Write a 3–4-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.