Category: Social Science

QL Research
Students will complete an APA-7th edition-Manual formatted paper wit

QL Research
Students will complete an APA-7th edition-Manual formatted paper with NO minimum pages of content. The paper must be in English and will address in detail qualitative (QL) research conducted on a U.S. vulnerable population (Examples: children, youth, seniors/older adults, members of LGBTQ groups, communities of color, veterans, immigrants, refugees/asylees) OR an issue/social concern or problem of interest to the social work profession in the United States (Examples: poverty, child welfare, child abuse/neglect, elder abuse, elder abuse/neglect, homelessness, domestic/family violence, immigration policy, mental health/illness, discrimination, sexism, racism, ageism, homophobia, xenophobia.)—for a more comprehensive list of populations/vulnerable groups see the NASW Code of Ethics AND Social Work Speaks. The chosen population or issue/social concern or problem will be focus of this detailed qualitative (QL) research analysis paper.
A suggested outline (bosquejo) for this paper is:
One or two introductory paragraphs summarizing the content of the paper, including which chosen population or issue/social concern or problem will be researched through qualitative studies;
One or two paragraphs defining the main purpose or purposes of said research/studies (Description, Explanation, Prediction, Discovery Or a mix–See Holosko, 2006, p. 53, Box 26);
One paragraph discussing the natural setting or environment in which the research/study took place and/or if the data was collected with any or few controls (Holosko, 2006, p. 52, Box 25)
Whether or not the shared experiences of both the subjects and the researchers are part of the study, if there are different observations and interactions with the setting, and if the researcher is a true participant in the study (Holosko, 2006, p. 52, Box 25)
How the data was collected, namely, what were the basic qualitative (QL) collection strategies (Observation, Reading/Reviewing, Interviewing, and or listening Or a mix)-See Holosko, 2006, pp. 54-55, Box 28;);
What was or were the qualitative (QL) research methods used to conduct the study (or studies): Phenomenology, Narration, Case Study, Ethnography, Action/Participatory Research, Participant Observation, Grounded Theory, and/or Practice/Program Evaluations Or a mix AND the qualitative (QL) research techniques-See Holosko, 2006, pp. 58-61, Figure 34/Box 32 AND Figure 35/Box 33)— Use TABLE 4: Assessing the QL Technique and Main Methods of the Study, on page 62; and
Identify the section(s) of the NASW Code of Ethics that could relate to the population or issue/social concern or problem and why.
Requirements:
1 = Cover page;
NO PAGE MINIMUM FOR CONTENT (Body or the paper); and
1 or 2 = Reference page(s) with a minimum of five (5) references—or more. The five (5) or more references MUST include resources discussed in class (e.g., Holosko, Rubin and Babbie, the NASW Code of Ethics, the research studies you read/reviewed/analyzed/critiqued).

Combating Fake News on（X）Twitter: A Call for Government Intervention
Thesis Stat

Combating Fake News on（X）Twitter: A Call for Government Intervention
Thesis Statement  To combat the spread of fake news on Twitter, governments should implement policies that require source attribution, promote digital literacy education among users, and protect the integrity of democratic debate. These measures are essential to empower users to make informed decisions, mitigate the spread of misinformation, and safeguard democratic principles in the digital age. 
Must include in-text citations and the beginning of your
Works Cited Page in MLA format  Failure to properly cite outside sources or use of A

Overview
In the upcoming modules, we will look at the topics of disease and biot

Overview
In the upcoming modules, we will look at the topics of disease and biotechnology. Both topics connect to biodiversity in a variety of ways. An interesting connection is that biotechnology now gives us the option to bring back an extinct species (sort of, no dinosaurs) or to intentionally drive a species to extinction. This second option seems ridiculous, but maybe there’s a reason. This discussion will address the issue.
Outcome
Discuss biodiversity on Earth today, how biodiversity can be conserved, and how it is lost (HIPPO).
Instructions
As you begin working on this discussion, look up a couple of statistics and try to find answers to the questions below:
How many people die each year, globally, from malaria?
What percentage of these deaths are children?
Malaria is a preventable and treatable disease. Why do so many people still die of it?
Part I: DDT
One way that we have tried to fight malaria is by using DDT, an insecticide banned in the United States, to kill the mosquitos that carry the disease in developing countries. Read the following and do some research of your own on this topic.
Ban on DDT Caused Deaths
Should DDT be Used to Combat Malaria
World Health Organization Position on DDT (Download and read the PDF report. You do not need to read the whole thing, but read the introduction and other interesting bits.)
Pay attention to who produced each of your sources and consider their inherent biases. Then write a paragraph or 2 answering the question, is the use of DDT to fight malaria a good idea? Be sure to defend your opinion with information from reliable sources. Also, explain why it hasn’t been used for this in most developing countries.
Part II: Eradicating Mosquitos
Watch this TED Talk about eliminating a species of mosquitos altogether. This is another option for fighting malaria and also the zika virus. As you watch, think about our discussion of biodiversity, but also think about what a devastating disease malaria actually is. Again, write a paragraph or 2 discussing whether this is a good idea. Use facts from this source or others to back up your opinion.
Part III: Conclusion
Write a paragraph giving your opinion on what should be done about malaria. Why does malaria continue to kill so many people and how should we go about stopping it? As always, back up your ideas with evidence and include your sources.
Part IV: Respond
Do not forget to respond meaningfully to at least 2 of your classmates.

Outcomes
Apply critical thinking skills to evaluate the validity of discussions

Outcomes
Apply critical thinking skills to evaluate the validity of discussions of science in politics and in the media.
Identify credible scientific sources.
Research the scientific basis of contemporary issues using a variety of resources, both electronic and traditional.
Read the article, taking notes or highlighting to suit your needs.
Write a paper analyzing your article. Write this as a guide to the article. It should be in the form of a bulleted list or something similar. It’s not a full essay. In the guide, you should do the following:
Evaluate the source. Not all peer-reviewed material is reliable. Predatory journals and just poor work by reviewers can lead to problems with these articles. Research your source and confirm that it is a reputable journal. In your guide, give 1 or 2 bits of evidence that it is or isn’t. Also research the authors and find out whether they are qualified to write this paper, whether they are the actual researcher, and so on. Again, include a couple points on your guide. Some websites to help you with this:
Evaluating Information Sources: What Is A Peer-Reviewed Article?
Nature
Beall’s list of predatory journals and publishers
Directory of open access journals
State the question being asked and the hypothesis being proposed. What are the scientists trying to figure out?
List any assumptions and evaluate their validity. Note that the hypothesis is not an assumption. Assumptions are not things you test, they’re things you already believe to be true. If there’s solid scientific evidence already backing up an idea, it’s not an assumption.  You may not be able to find anything for this point but look closely.
Describe the research methods and materials.
Describe the research results and evidence collected.
State the conclusion the authors come to. This should be brief and decisive in your guide. What did they come up with?
Discuss whether the results support the conclusion. Does the evidence given in the paper support the claim the authors are making? Is there some other questions you’d like answered, or did they cover all the possibilities? Is there some other conclusion that a reasonable person might come to based on this experiment?
Discuss possible errors. Do not include “human error,” or “tools that didn’t work,” or “math errors.” These things can happen, and everybody knows that, but it’s not what you mention in error analysis. Look for things built into the method or data that might skew the results.
Discuss the importance of the research to society and the connection to what we’re covering in class.
Include a citation for your article and for any other source you used.
You will need to keep all the above fairly brief, so the idea is to analyze the article for key points and main ideas rather than just including all the information in your guide. Don’t summarize; analyze. Pick out what matters. Try to keep your guide under a page or so in length. A bullet list is acceptable here. This doesn’t need to be an essay.

II. Description of the Policy (2-4 pages)
Give a detailed explanation of the pol

II. Description of the Policy (2-4 pages)
Give a detailed explanation of the policy. How is the policy intended to work?
What resources or opportunities is the policy expected to provide?
Who is covered by the policy and how?
How is the policy implemented?
What are the goals of the policy?
How is the policy funded?
What is the knowledge base on which the policy is founded?
IV. Include copies of the policy documentation that you considered
V. Must include a reference page to cite sources of information
Paper format: APA STYLE
Title Page and Reference pages are required;
Papers must be typed and submitted through Canvas;
Papers are to be double-spaced with 1-inch margins on the top, bottom, and both sides; Papers must be numbered (i.e. page 1, 2, 3, etc.);
Running heads and headers must be formatted by the APA style guide.
Do not re-write the questions in your paper, state questions for example: The goals of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) are legal because- —- ———- ————.
You must have at least five references (see assignment details above for reference requirements).
All direct information from reading sources must have quotations or citations that identify where you obtained your information; — IT IS IMPROPER TO TRANSFER INFORMATION DIRECTLY FROM ANOTHER SOURCE INTO YOUR PAPER WITHOUT IDENTIFYING WHERE YOU OBTAINED YOUR INFORMATION. This can be considered plagiarism.
SPELLING AND GRAMMAR ERRORS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BEFORE TURNING IN YOUR PAPER. MAKE SURE THAT YOU AND/OR SOMEONE ELSE PROOFREAD YOUR PAPER TO MAKE ANY CORRECTIONS NECESSARY BEFORE TURNING IN YOUR PAPER. Your Assigned Partner would be a good example of someone to proofread your paper before turning it in.

In Harmonize, write a brief summary of the textbook Chapters 13 & 14 to include

In Harmonize, write a brief summary of the textbook Chapters 13 & 14 to include the following paragraphs with headings: an overview, 3 key concepts, and a summary. Each “key concept” must include the textbook page numbers. Each paragraph needs a minimum of 3 sentences. Use the template format provided below. Refer to the model assignment (sample) following the template. In addition to the paragraph and sentence requirement, your initial discussion must have a minimum of 280 words.
TEMPLATE:
Overview
Key Concept from Chapter 13
Key Concept from Chapter 14
Key Concept from Chapter 13 or 14
Summary
SAMPLE:
Model assignment: Reflection Summary SAMPLE.pdfDownload Reflection Summary SAMPLE.pdf
BELOW IS A SAMPLE REFLECTION SUMMARY. DO NOT COPY THE CONTENTS. IT IS A SAMPLE ONLY TO ILLUSTRATE THE STRUCTURE.
Course: BRE 126, Real Estate Finance
Student Name: Ima Success
Today’s Date: 02/20/2024
Textbook Author: Huber, W.
Chapters # 13 – 14
Overview
The topics of Chapters 13 and 14 are introduction to real estate principles. This chapter covers four important concepts for the real estate student. First, the real estate licensing in California is discussed, along with the real estate market. Second, the historical influence of real property is examined. Third, the difference between real property and personal property is spelled out clearly. And last, the chapter concludes by analyzing various methods of land description. These concepts are important because they may be on the real estate exam for licensees.
Key Concept from Chapter 13
I learned that real estate can be a profitable professional (p. 4). One of the reasons it can be profitable is because the compensation to agents is based on the sales price of the house. In California, real estate values are typically high, which translates into a high commission. The commission is always paid to the broker, but the real estate salesperson receives a portion. Many real estate agents are using social media to promote their services.
Key Concept from Chapter 14
The second thing I learned is that property owners have a “bundle of rights” (p. 5). It means they have control of certain things because they own the real estate. Generally, people view it as a bundle of sticks, with each one of them being a “right” the owner has. Their types of rights vary based on their level of ownership. For example, homeowners have the right to possess (live in) their houses – unless they rent out the house to tenants. In that case, the tenant now has the right to possess the house.
Key Concept from Chapter 13
The third concept I learned is the definition of real property (p. 6). There are four things that define real property: land, affixed to the land, appurtenant to the land, or immovable. These items “tests” are what separates real property from personal property. For example, a refrigerator can be moved out of the house, so it is considered personal property. However, a fence is permanently dug into the ground so it becomes part of the real property, along with the land and the house.
Summary
This was an interesting chapter and I learned a lot about real estate. Real estate has a long and colorful history in California. There are several types of land description methods, which will probably be on the state real estate exam. I know I will have to study some of the concepts further, such as the MARIA acronym of determining personal versus real property. In addition to the knowledge of concepts, real estate involves math calculations.

Management and Organizational Behavior
In a 5-page research paper, address the f

Management and Organizational Behavior
In a 5-page research paper, address the following: 1. How does understanding human behavior help guide leaders through organizational change?2. How does personality influence employee motivation? 3. How can Herzberg’s Two Factory theory be used to understand motivation in the workplace? 4. Describe how conflicting work and non-work demands influence stress.Your assignment must be submitted as a Word document using correct APA 7th edition formatting. This includes a title page, the body of the paper, and a reference page for a total of 8 pages. You are also required to search the FNU Library or Google Scholar to cite two peer reviewed journal articles in your paper.

The Gospel of Matthew
Provide 5 facts from the lecture on the gospel of Matthew.

The Gospel of Matthew
Provide 5 facts from the lecture on the gospel of Matthew. Use full sentences and proofread. attached 2 powerpoints and links
Bible Readings: Genealogies; Gospel of Matthew
The Gospel of Matthew, chapter 1 Link Links to an external site.The Gospel of LUKE, chapter 3.23-38 LinkLinks to an external site.
The Gospel of Matthew, chapter 2 LinkLinks to an external site.
The Gospel of Matthew, chapter 3 LinkLinks to an external site.
The Gospel of Matthew, chapter 4 LinkLinks to an external site.
The Gospel of Matthew, chapter 5 LinkLinks to an external site.
The Gospel of Matthew, chapter 6 LinkLinks to an external site.
The Gospel of Matthew, chapter 7 LinkLinks to an external site.
The Gospel of Matthew, chapter 8 LinkLinks to an external site.
The Gospel of Matthew, chapter 9 LinkLinks to an external site.
The Gospel of Matthew, chapter 10 LinkLinks to an external site.
There are 28 chapters in the Gospel of Matthew. You can continue reading this online.

Chapter twenty discussion
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NOTE: Points will be

Chapter twenty discussion
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NOTE: Points will be deducted for the inclusion of outside references. The resources you need to complete assignments are to be found in the assigned course readings. REMEMBER, the use of ChatGPT, Bard, and other forms of AI to complete coursework is defined as a form of cheating (With the exception of the editor function in Word, which you are encouraged to utilize.).
Chapter twenty discussion board item:
Identify the various terms members of the Ecstasy-using community use to describe their experiences with the drug (‘rolling,’ ‘blowing up,’ etc.).
Describe the effects users report experiencing.
Research cited by the author has shown a large increase in the amount of Ecstasy being sold and used in the United States. Explain what you believe should be done in, if anything, in response. Do you think the use of Ecstasy should be defined as a social problem? Does the more recent introduction of fentanyl and other synthetic opiates into American life change your perspective in any way? Be specific.
Your post should be a minimum of three well-developed paragraphs(150 words per paragraph).
Spelling, grammar, and punctuation count. Make sure you proofread your work prior to posting it. Be sure to write in complete sentences and use proper grammar to the best of your ability. Only substantive/meaningful posts will be eligible for full-credit.
As part of this discussion board you are strongly encouraged to review and comment on a classmate’s post, though this is not required. Comments should be constructive, direct, and need not be more than a couple of sentences or a paragraph at most. Please proofread your words prior to posting.
Chapter 20. “E” is for Ecstasy: A Participant Observation Study of Ecstasy Use, Wilson R. Palacios and Melissa E. Fenwick
Palacios and Fenwick examine the “club” culture and crime.

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS ASSIGNMENT
Kindness consists of doing favors and good de

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS ASSIGNMENT
Kindness consists of doing favors and good deeds for others without the expectation of personal gain. Kindness is considered a character strength that benefits not only others but oneself through the act of sharing it. Kindness requires respect for others, no matter how similar or different they are from ourselves. Kind people find joy in the act of giving and helping other people, regardless of their degree of relatedness or similarity. And kindness can be cultivated in your life by practice.
For this assignment, (I have also uploaded the assignment with the same instructions) your task is to perform random acts of kindness for others for a period of at least two weeks (14 days). Pick a period of time, with a start date and an end date, then stick with it.
Commit to doing at least one or two new things each day for the time frame you selected.
Some acts may benefit your immediate family and closest friends, but some must also include strangers and people who are notably different than you. Your random acts may include you giving of your time, creativity, effort, small amounts of money – none of these is specifically required, what you do is completely up to you. If you aren’t sure what act of kindness to perform, there is a list of suggestions below, and here are a couple of websites that will provide inspiration: www.randomactsofkindness.org, https://www.buzzfeed.com/jessicamisener/101-easy-i… (There is also an upload document with example of Random Acts of Kindness).
Use the worksheet that’s uploaded to keep track of your random acts of kindness. Also, after you complete the “work,” write a 3 to 5 page summary of your experience. Address all of the following in your paper:
Describe some examples of the random acts you performed, and briefly discuss why you chose them.
Describe some examples of where they took place.
Describe some of the people you helped and how you helped them. Include descriptions of people you already knew as well as people you did not know. If your random acts involved strangers, why did you choose them and did you learn anything about them through your acts?
Describe some of the ways the people who received your acts responded. Did relatives & friends react differently than strangers? Did they say or do anything that stood out or that impacted you?
If you performed anonymous acts (where the receivers did not know you were involved), were those experiences different than the ones where your kindness was obvious?
How hard was it to get started on this assignment? Did you have any hesitations or fears while performing any of the acts; if so, how did you overcome that? Did performing acts of kindness get easier or harder as time went on? **Save the last page of your paper to respond to all of the following: -Give your most honest judgement about how this experience impacted you. I’m not looking for a specific response, just reflect on your overall experience of doing random acts of kindness for a period of time. -Think about (and write about) how acts of kindness might relate to etiquette as described in your course readings so far. Does performing acts of kindness make you more aware of the people in your environment and how you interact with them? Why or why not? -If you had to describe the benefits of performing random acts of kindness to someone, what would say to them?