Using the empirical research article that your instructor approved in the Week 5 assignment, ask yourself: Is this a quantitative research article or a qualitative research article? Remember, in quantitative research, the emphasis is on measuring social phenomenon because it is assumed that everything can be observed, measured, and quantified. On the other hand, […]

   Scavenger Hunt Part I: Review the course syllabus to answer the following questions: 1. Which of the following statements about quizzes is/are TRUE (highlight or bold the correct answer)? a. The instructor will drop your two lowest quiz scores at the end of the quarter. b. You can make up quizzes if you have […]

   Academic Goals Objectives: Reflect on academic strengths and areas for improvement; identify course specific learning outcomes that you wish to focus on.  Answer each of the following questions (a minimum of 100 words for each question): Note: Please consider very general academic skills for questions 1 & 2. Some skills that you might consider […]

   Think about what the term Free Marketplace of Ideas means? Explain in your own words what you think a “Free Marketplace of Ideas” means and what is its purpose.  Indicate whether or not you think that all voices are heard equally in the “Free Marketplace of Ideas”.  Why or Why not?  Please explain your […]

   You may have already encountered in your experiences, that engaging in argument can be both positive and negative. Describe two positive aspects/outcomes with respect to engaging in an argument and two potentially negative aspects/outcomes with respect to engaging in an argument.

  If there is a right and wrong answer, there is no ethical dilemma. An ethical dilemma occurs when one or more competing ethical principles must be considered and weighed against each other. Social workers serve individuals, families, and communities who experience complex problems for which there are rarely simple solutions, or right or wrong […]

   Discuss 3 characteristics of a great advocate and 3 characteristics/qualities that could be considered flaws for an advocate to utilize.  Clearly define what each characteristic is and discuss why you believe the qualities are so necessary/unnecessary for a speaker to have.  What characteristics or qualities are helpful/not helpful to employ as an advocate?  Why? […]

  To get an understanding of the theory of “intersectionality”, read:  “Intersectionality – A Definition, History and Guide” – https://sisteroutrider.wordpress.com/2016/07/27/intersectionality-a-definition-history-and-guide/ (Links to an external site.) Then watch the following TedTalk (if you did not watch it with us in class) – Urgency of Intersectionality by Kimberle Crenshaw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akOe5-UsQ2o Then answer the following questions in a 350-word […]

After reading about social media use and job satisfaction, reflect on how social media has become an integral part of employees personal and company’s professional lives. Within the context of the complex issues that employees and employers face, how do you think social media could or should be used to meet both employee and employer […]

  Written Assignment Blurred Lines In a 700- to 1000-word essay, evaluate how technology has blurred the lines between personal and professional life for workers. Include the positive and negative outcomes as well as recommendations to leverage the positive and negate the negative outcomes. Integrate sociological concepts from the readings as well as those found […]