Week 8 6361 Developing and Using Power This week you will examine strategies for developing and using power in policy advocacy. You will become familiar with ways to affect policy indirectly by strategically and creatively using power resourcesand even politicsto your advantage in shaping policy outcomes. You will also gain insight into the delicate and difficult task of balancing power so that it is not […]
Discussion 1: Cultural Influences of Social Policy Cultures, regardless of where they are or how long ago they existed, share a few common characteristics. Among these characteristics is a structure to care for their children and to socialize them in the culture. Children are taught, both directly and indirectly, the values of the culture, their role in the culture, and the expectations the culture has […]
Evaluating the Evaluation Component In Step 6 of the text, you learned about the importance of the evaluation component to both the grant-seeking organization and the funder. There is some debate as to whether the evaluation function is better performed by the grant-seeking organization (i.e., internal evaluation), or by an external evaluator. Search the Internet and/or the online library for articles about the pros and […]
It is required to answer each question separately. ææ Discussion 2: Child Welfare and Family Preservation An essential aspect of social work practice is the support and preservation of the family unit. Building and empowering strong, resilient families is a focus of social work practice within organizations and communities. Social work research is an integral aspect of working with families. The research component of social […]
CompleteætheæSociological Perspectives and Social Groups Worksheet.
Select one of the topics covered within the first half of the semester. (Not the same topic as the one you have chosen for Reflection 1A) Topic: æHistory of Marriage, Family and Sociological Theories Describe functions of marriage, historically and globally Describe the patterns of mate selection in the social world, historically and globally æ- Four sources in a minimum. æ- Demonstrate that you have […]
Week7 6215C Methods of Practice: Group Work With Children Groups are a frequent form of intervention in social work. They can help reduce the sense of isolation adult clients often feel when they are faced with anxiety, depression, or many other problematic circumstances. This week, you consider the ways in which children are no different in terms of certain needs. Group counseling can build social […]
Please it is required that each question be answered separately. Small paragraph answers. ææ Discussion: Personal and Professional Social Work Values Heterosexism is defined as “the discrimination or prejudice by heterosexuals against homosexuals” (merriam-webster.com) and is predicated on the belief that being heterosexual is the norm and the only accepted type of relationship. Everyday heterosexism is exemplified in our media, our policies, and daily practices. […]
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act æ(ACA, also known as ObamaCare) became law on May 23, 2010. It strives to æreform the health insurance and health care industries in an effort to æcut health care costs and provide Americans with affordable health æinsurance. The ACA also strives to expand Medicare and Medicaid to æassist those Americans who cannot currently afford health insurance. As a […]
In terms of the self, examine your personal background and experiences. In an essay (500-750 words), address the following prompts. Cite two to four scholarly sources to support your claims: Explain how social class, gender, race/ethnicity, and any other social factors may have contributed to the development of your personal self. Explain the influence the social process has had on the development of your personal […]
Week7 6361 Presenting and Defending Policy Proposals Readings Day 1 ´ Jansson, B. S. (2018). Becoming an effective policy advocate: From policy practice to social justice. (8th ed.). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning Series. o Chapter 9, ñPresenting and Defending Policy Proposals in Step 5 and Step 6 of Policy Analysisî (pp. 284-326) Day 2 ´ Jackson-Elmoore, C. (2005). Informing state policymakers: Opportunities for […]
2 paragraphs and citations. Explain how structural coding is similar or different from Vivo Code: ææ Required Readings SaldaÐa, J. (2016). The coding manual for qualitative researchers (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. Chapter 1, ñAn Introduction to Codes and Codingî (pp. 1_42) (previously read in Week 5) Chapter 2, ñWriting Analytic Memos About Narrative and Visual Dataî (pp. 43_65) (previously read in Week […]
For the 157SLæjournals, you’ll reflect on (a) theæ157SLæcourse materials, i.e. readings, documentaries, class activities; and (b)æyour site experience, i.e. what you do, observe, experience, and learnæduringæyour community service. In general, all journal entries for 157SL must be: Aæminimum of 550 words and a maximum of 750 words. Calculate and list your word count at the top of the page.æDo not include the prompt in youræword […]
Work in Modern America Write a paper showing your understanding of work in modern America.æIncluded in this paper must be an analysis of positive and negative aspects of our relatively new service/knowledge-based economy and our place in the global economy.æ You must also critically analyze the interconnectedness of immigration, globalization, democracy, and corporate power.æ Paper should be 6-8 pages long, not including the title or […]
Required Readings SaldaÐa, J. (2016). The coding manual for qualitative researchers (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. Chapter 1, ñAn Introduction to Codes and Codingî (pp. 1_42) (previously read in Weeks 5 and 6) Chapter 2, ñWriting Analytic Memos About Narrative and Visual Dataî (pp. 43_65) (previously read in Weeks 5 and 6) Ravitch, S. M., & Carl, N. M. (2016). Qualitative research: Bridging […]
Minority groups in the United States carry a significant and disproportionate burden of specific diseases. For example, while African Americans make up only 12% of the U.S. population, this group accounted for 44% of all HIV/AIDS cases in the United States in 2010 (Kaiser Family Foundation, 2013). In 2010, Hispanics were 1.2 times (Office of Minority Health, 2012) more likely to be obese and almost […]
This assignment is divided into 3 parts. Part 1 is due this week which is as follow.æ Over the course of the next three weeks you will conduct a public opinion survey and interview. The situation is as follows: You are graduating at the end of the year and have been applying to work in the news, media and reporting industries. One newspaper – The […]
prepare for this Discussion: Review the chapters in the SaldaÐa text. Review the Introduction to Coding and From Content to Coding media programs in the Learning Resources. Refer back to your observational field notes from Weeks 1_4 Scholars of Change videos. From the remaining videos, choose different Scholars of Change video and refer to your notes from your observation for this Discussion. Access the transcript […]
The articleæ’Duck Dynasty’ and Quackery by Charles M. Blow, was published in the New York Times on December 20, 2013. Read it andæanswer the following nine questions. Submit your answers as a Microsoft Word .doc or .docx file. 1. What are three conclusions youætake away from the article? Enumerate them (e.g. First, Second and Third).æDo not summarize the article _ these are your ñtake aways.îæ […]
Submit a 1- to 2-page reflection answering the following questions: What is one area in which you have improved over a 6-week course in Graduate writing and composition skills? Explain your improvement and give examples. How has your Feedback Journal assisted in your growth as a scholarly writer? How will you continue to track your growth and improvement as a scholarly writer?
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