Your final in this course is an original research paper investigating a social problem of your choosing. In this paper, you must address the following aspects of your problem: -What sociological causes and explanations have been linked to this problem? Keep in mind the various theoretical perspectives. -What social factors (structural, cultural, interactional, political, etc.) … Read more
Post an explanation of how multiple systems within the social environment interact to impact individuals across the life span. Use Lester’s case as an example. Then explain how you as a social worker might apply a systems perspective to your work with Lester. Finally, explain how you might apply a systems perspective to social work practice … Read more
In 2012, Psychologist Heather Butler studied the importance that critical thinking plays in our everyday lives. “Critical thinking is not just the new buzzword in education. Critical thinking involves real outcomes that can be measured, predicted, and—perhaps for the negative life events—avoided” (Butler, 2012, p. 725). In 2013, studies by Grossmann, Varnum, Kitayama, and Nisbett … Read more
Instructions For this journal assignment, briefly answer each of the following prompts: Critical Thinking After reading the required resources for this week and participating in the discussion, how do you define critical thinking? You will want to carry this definition with you, so keep it brief – perhaps 4 to 6 lines. You will find many definitions … Read more
Prompt: Consider everything you have learned in this course about social problems – problems of inequality, problems of social institutions, problems of social behavior, and so on – and think about what you have learned in light of the article on Karen Wood’s death. What social problems do you see in the story? How did social … Read more
Reflective Essay Assignment Instructions Overview The ability to discern what the biblical text meant to its original audience and accurately communicate what the original message means for people today is a major goal of biblical studies. God has worked in the specifics of time, place, and choice of individuals to advance his redemptive mission. With … Read more
Research Paper: Local Community and Intercultural Communication Assignment Instructions Overview For Research Paper: Local Community and Intercultural Communication assignment, you will focus on cross-cultural effectiveness of ministry engagement in the local community, e.g. working with the homeless, youth group, helping immigrants, etc., using CQ and intercultural communication principles. Instructions Key items to include in this … Read more
Post an article you like Make sure it relates to the class and University of Washington Please post an article you like in relation to the themes within this course. Please identify the main theme and some sub-themes and how your article is connected. Please describe what it is you like about … Read more
Please pick one piece of research to focus on. https://labor.washington.edu/labor-research Week 7 and 8 discussion Writing Prompt: Submit a question that is about content contained including some relevance to this weeks required materials. You may choose to refer to content from earlier in the term, however you should include at least one citation from … Read more
Detecting the Signs and Symptoms of Substance Abuse in Children and Adolescents Description In the school counselor role, many situations come along that can be classified as tragic, adversely impacting child development. The “Adverse Childhood Experiences” study shows a correlation between such circumstances and the probability of substance use in adolescence or adulthood. Being familiar … Read more