Global Studies Public Forum

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Prompt:

Do you think the threat posed by the coronavirus (COVID-19) justifies the deployment of mass public health surveillance systems? What are some of the dangers associated with this kind of mass public health surveillance? Could this health crisis be used to justify expanding other surveillance systems in countries such as China, Russia, the United States? Use material from the course readings, lectures, and guest speakers such as David Byler, to make your argument.

Some possible sources to provide context:

In Coronavirus Fight, China Gives Citizens a Color Code, With Red Flags
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/01/business/china-coronavirus-surveillance.html (Links to an external site.)

Congress Scrambling to Combat the Coronavirus and Resolve a Fight Over Surveillance Laws
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/02/27/congress-coronavirus-fisa-118021 (Links to an external site.)

Authorities from China to Russia are using COVID-19 outbreak as an excuse to increase surveillance
https://news.trust.org/item/20200305002314-damsj/  (Links to an external site.)

Directions:

Use concepts and examples from the assigned course readings and course lectures to respond to the prompt. We are not asking you to summarize the readings/lectures/news sources or answer all the questions above. We are not asking for your unsupported opinions. We are asking you to make your own coherent and well supported argument about the topic. Cite specific concepts, short quotes and examples from the assigned readings and lectures as evidence to support your own argument. Your paper needs to include a thesis statement that outlines your argument and how you will support it.
(Assigned course readings are uploaded)

Essay Requirements:

Word count: 1000-1200 words.
Word count includes the title as well as the in-text citations, but excludes the header and the end-of-the-paper bibliography.

Format:
Include your name and ID number on page 1 of your essay.
Include page numbers and an essay title.
Your essay should be double-spaced, 12-point font.
Include a works cited or bibliography at the end of your paper.

Citations: citations are required for both paraphrasing and direct quotes from either the text or lecture.

Citation format:
In-text parenthetical citation (Author year, page number) with a bibliography of works cited at the end of the document.
e. (Darian-Smith and McCarty 2017, 13)
Darian-Smith and McCarty. 2017.The Global Turn: Theories, Research Designs, and Methods for Global Studies. Oakland, CA: University of California Press. ISBN: 9780520293038.

Moral development and the effects of cyberbullying on psychosocial development in adolescence.

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Human Development Project
You had your topic approved for your Human Development project in Unit 2, began searching for resources in Unit 3, and started drafting your project in Unit 4. In Units 7 and 8, you were directed to submit your draft to Smarthinking and make any necessary revisions. In this unit, you will submit your project to your instructor.

For your course project, you will explore an area of lifespan development of your choosing. You might select a topic that applies to your professional goals, or one that is simply of interest to you. You have two options for the format of your project:

Option A: Research-based examination of an area of human development, analysis of research findings on the topic, and how the findings are useful in a professional setting.
Option B: Service-based examination of how theory and research apply to real-world settings.
From the research articles you located in the library (and possibly online), try to narrow down the articles to the three that best address current research, which supports or negates the developmental theory (or theories) you have selected. You may choose to organize your project in this way:

Title Page.
Abstract.
Introduction (12 paragraphs). For both options A and B, the introduction should provide an overview of the human lifespan development topic area, stage of development, and the related theories you have selected.
Body (34 pages).
Related Research:
Options A and B: Summarize each of the articles you are using for this project. Each summary should include the following:
The purpose of the research. Note: The purpose of the research will be discussed in the abstract, introduction, and discussion or conclusion sections of the articles.
A description of the specific methods used by the researchers to conduct the study. Note: This information is addressed in the methods section of the articles.
An explanation of the research findings and their implications. Note: This information is addressed in the discussions or conclusions of the articles.
Summarize your survey findings.
Which answer had the largest mean (percent) for each question?
Were there large differences in the mean (percent)?
Do people have personal experience with your topic?
Do people think your topic is a problem area?
What can you conclude from the responses?
Analyzing the Research:
Option A: Describe any flaws or inconsistencies between the research and your survey results. Do the authors discuss any factors that may have affected the findings?
Option B: Describe any flaws in the research or inconsistencies between the research and your own observations and your survey results. What factors might explain the inconsistencies?
Applying Research:
Option A:
Explain how the research findings influence personal behavior and values.
Explain how the research findings can be used by a psychology professional in a professional setting.
Option B:
Explain how your experience and the research findings influence personal behavior and values.
Explain how your experience and the research findings can be used by a psychology professional in a professional setting.
Conclusion (12 paragraphs). For both options A and B, explain how the research studies, your survey results (and your own experience for Option B) support or negate the lifespan development theory (or theories) you selected. Consider the implications of the research studies for changing or guiding social thinking.
Reference page (minimum of three scholarly resources).
Be sure that you have addressed each section as completely as possible and followed APA guidelines for format and style.

Example assignment: You may use the assignment example, linked in the Resources, to give you an idea of what a Proficient or higher rating on the scoring guide would look like.

Additional Requirements
Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message and is consistent with expectations for members of the psychological professions.
APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA (current edition) style and formatting.
Resources: Minimum of three scholarly or professional resources. Please note that popular resources such as Wikipedia or About.com are not considered to be appropriate.
Length: 45 typed, double-spaced pages, not including title page and reference page.

Elk Mountain Hotel case study

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Read the Elk Mountain Hotel case study on page 625-627 of the text.

Develop a publicity/public relations campaign appropriate for Elk Mountain Hotel. Include cost estimates. Remember that free publicity costs something such as room and board for travel writers.

Min 500 words. Please ensure to follow APA formatting to cite source(s).

Differing Views of the Juvenile Justice System

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The juvenile justice system continues to evolve and separate juveniles from adults. With any evolution, there is always resistance to change, and, some can even say, fear of the unknown. According to Dharmbir Rai Sharma (n.d.), from a psychological perspective there is a kinship between fear and darkness: “Darkness implies ignorance in the sense that we cannot see anything, so we do not know what lies in there. This is perhaps the reason for a very widespread use of the phrase ‘fear of the unknown’” (para. 3).

Resistance comes with hesitancies when it comes to changing the way juveniles are adjudicated, treated, rehabilitated, et cetera. There could be deliberations on their placement (adult prison or juvenile detention facilities), treatment (if they could be rehabilitated), to name a few. There is always controversy over whether or not juveniles should be treated as adults.

For this discussion, read the following case vignette and answer the questions below. Use information from professional sources to support your thinking.

Chris has a significant delinquent history, including theft of property, breaking and entering, possession with intention to distribute, and domestic violence. Chris is 18 and is a few credits shy of obtaining his high school diploma. His probation officer knows that Chris has the potential to do well; however, he is easily influenced by the wrong crowd of delinquent peers/friends. Chris is currently charged with possession of a firearm, and the district attorney wants to charge him as an adult. His probation officer and attorney want him adjudicated as a juvenile and sent to a rehabilitation facility, as rehabilitation has not been a part of his treatment in the past.

What are some conflicts that may occur between law professionals and psychology professionals when it comes to juvenile defendants?
What case would you make for Chris from the point of view of a legal professional, or what case would you make from the point of view of a mental health professional?

Use no less than 2 sources