Students will be tasked to select a research topic and to define the problem sta

Students will be tasked to select a research topic and to define the problem statement. This research topic and problem statement will be used in the research briefs, literature review, methodology, and final paper assignments for this course.
Tasks
Research Topic: Must be at least 4-5 sentences long. A research topic is the broad subject matter of the research. 
Problem Statement: includes a statement of the research objectives and the research questions. State the problem and the observations of the problem *See pages 24, 25, and 38-41 for more information.
Research Questions: Specify what you want to learn about the topic. They guide and structure the process of collecting and analyzing information to help you attain the purpose of your study. In other words, research questions are the translation of the problem into a specific need for information.
Assignment three should be approximately  1 page.

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DISCUSSION 1 :  What is the importance of understanding various inventory valuat

DISCUSSION 1 :  What is the importance of understanding various inventory valuation methods in determining the quality of reported profits? 
DISCUSSION 2 :  Even though firms follow the accounting rules (GAAP) when presenting  their financial statements, it is still possible for conflicts of  interest to exist between what management wants investors and creditors  to see and the economic reality of transactions. Explain how this can  occur. 

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Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Introd

Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
Introduction
Over the eight weeks of the course, you will work on a paper that addresses a current controversial issue. This paper is to be in the form of an argument. You will select a topic, choose an issue related to that topic, thoroughly research both sides of the issue, and then write a paper that supports one side or the other of the issue. Your paper must define the issue, present evidence on both sides of the issue, and then argue that one side is stronger and more persuasive than the other. Your paper must address at least three relevant aspects of the issue. More specific directions for each part of the paper will be found within the specific assignment in the weekly modules.
Here is a brief breakdown of the project so that you can plan your time in the course:
Week
Task
Week 1
Topic Selection
Week 3
Issue Review (both sides)
Week 5
Thesis & Annotated Bibliography (both sides)
Week 7
Instructions
This week, you will choose one of the following topics for your project:
1. Argumentative Paper
2. Test Scores – Indication of competency?
3. Animal Testing
4. Single-payer health care
5. Government providing premium health care
6. Abortion as a crime
7. Universal basic income
8. Artificial intelligence
9. Difference in income (men vs. women)
10. Gun control in the US
For the assignment this week, address the following:
State the topic chosen from the list or topic approved by instructor.
State the specific issue you will explore.
This must be stated either as a question (“Should prostitution be legalized?”) or a whether-or-not statement (“Whether prostitution should be legalized”).
For the stated issue, state three (3) aspects of the issue that you think you will likely develop in your paper. Briefly state why you have chosen each aspect.
You are not confined to three aspects only, but you must develop at least three. As you develop your paper, you may find other aspects that you deem more relevant, and may add or substitute those.
Example: For the topic of prostitution, you might examine the aspect of personal autonomy, public health aspects, and law enforcement aspects, at a minimum.
Example: For the topic of free healthcare for undocumented persons, you might address economic aspects, ethical aspects, and public health aspects, at a minimum. 
Writing Requirements (APA format)
Length: 1-1.5 pages (not including title page or references page)
1-inch margins
Double spaced
12-point Times New Roman font
Title page
References page

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Assignment 1 During this course, you will keep a journal reflecting on your thou

Assignment 1
During this course, you will keep a journal reflecting on your thoughts about the topic we explore each week. Please use the prompts to guide your reflection.
· Complete the Employable Skills Self-Efficacy Survey for Psychology Majors and score each domain.
· Which domains indicate your strongest employable skills (highest scores)? In what ways were you surprised by these scores?
· How have you developed these strengths throughout your courses in your psychology program? Give an example to illustrate your answer. 
· Which domains indicate your weakest employable skills (lowest scores)? Explain why these scores seem accurate or inaccurate?
· Given the results of this survey, what is your plan to develop your weaker skills? How are these skills relevant to your potential career path?
Journal is due by Sunday at 11:59pm.
Rubric
PSY 324 Reflection Essay Rubric
PSY    324 Reflection Essay Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is   linked to a Learning OutcomePreparation of reflection essay
25.0 to >23.0 pts
STRONG Reflection     Essay shows evidence of thorough preparation through reading or reflection.     Author speaks as one who has knowledge to share.
23.0 to >20.0 pts
PROFICIENT. Reflection     essay shows some evidence of preparation through reading or reflection.     Author speaks as one who has some knowledge to share.
20.0 to >18.0 pts
DEVELOPING. Reflection     essay shows little evidence of preparation through reading or reflection.
18.0 to >0 pts
BEGINNING. Reflection     Essay shows no evidence of preparation through reading or reflection.
25.0 pts
This criterion is   linked to a Learning OutcomeQuality of content
25.0 to >23.0 pts
Reflection essay     contains substantial information for reader. The entry addresses the focus     question(s) completely.
23.0 to >20.0 pts
Reflection essay     contains substantial information for reader. The entry addresses the focus     question(s).
20.0 to >18.0 pts
Reflection essay     contains minimal information for reader. The entry addresses the focus     question(s).
18.0 to >0 pts
Reflection essay     contains almost no information for reader. The entry does not address the     focus question(s).
25.0 pts
This criterion is   linked to a Learning OutcomePersonal reflection
25.0 to >23.0 pts
Reflection essay     conveys extensive evidence of a personal response to the focus question(s);     demonstrates the author’s growth through reflection on learning.
23.0 to >20.0 pts
Reflection essay     conveys evidence of a personal response to the focus question(s);     demonstrates the author is capable of reflecting on learning.
20.0 to >18.0 pts
Reflection essay     conveys little evidence of a personal response to the focus question(s).
18.0 to >0 pts
Reflection essay shows     no personal response to the focus question(s).
25.0 pts
This criterion is   linked to a Learning OutcomeConventions
25.0 to >23.0 pts
Reflection essay shows     few, if any errors in standard written English that do not interfered with     understanding.
23.0 to >20.0 pts
Reflection essay may     have some errors in standard written English that rarely interfere with     understanding.
20.0 to >18.0 pts
Reflection essay has     several kinds of errors in standard written English that interfere with     understanding.
18.0 to >0 pts
Reflection essay has     frequent and severe errors in standard written English that interfere with     understanding.
25.0 pts
Total Points: 100.0
Assignment 2
Read these two non-academic links describing the science behind implicit association:
· How does implicit bias influence behavior? (Links to an external site.) 
(https://www.verywellmind.com/implicit-bias-overview-4178401)
· Is implicit bias a useful scientific concept? (Links to an external site.)
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Then, access Harvard University’s Project Implicit (Links to an external site.)
(https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html)
Other than the Presidents implicit association test, select any two implicit association tests to take. After completing each, take screen grabs of the results and attach them as an appendix at the end of the reflections paper.
Compare/contrast your results in the two tests you chose. Did the results surprise you? Do your implicit associations match your conscious feelings? Reflect on how these results can be of use to you.
Write a 2-3 page paper relating your understanding of the meaning of implicit bias and reflecting on the results of your implicit bias tests.
In Week 7, you will revisit these same tests to compare/contrast the results.
Rubric
SOC 304 Week 1 Implicit Reflection Paper
SOC    304 Week 1 Implicit Reflection Paper
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is   linked to a Learning OutcomeImplicit Association
Demonstration of your   understanding of the concept
20.0 to >18.0 pts
Excellent
Student develops a     critical understanding of implicit association by going beyond the two     non-academic sources listed to access and incorporate academic sources
18.0 to >16.0 pts
Proficient
16.0 to >14.0 pts
Good
Student demonstrates     adequate understanding of the concept of implicit association
14.0 to >13.0 pts
Developing
13.0 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Student demonstrates     minimal understanding of the concept
20.0 pts
This criterion is   linked to a Learning OutcomeReflection
Frank self-reflection on the   results of the implicit association tests and how they correlate and/or   differ with student’s conscious beliefs
20.0 to >18.0 pts
Excellent
Insightful reflection of     the test results and how they correlate and/or differ with student’s     conscious beliefs.
18.0 to >16.0 pts
Proficient
16.0 to >14.0 pts
Good
Limited reflection of the     test results and their relationship to student’s conscious beliefs
14.0 to >13.0 pts
Developing
13.0 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Vague or evasive     reflection of implicit association results
20.0 pts
This criterion is   linked to a Learning OutcomeQuality of Writing
Spelling, Grammar, and   overall MUGS errors
20.0 to >18.0 pts
Excellent
NO MUGS errors!
18.0 to >16.0 pts
Proficient
16.0 to >14.0 pts
Good
No more than 2-3 MUGS     errors.
14.0 to >13.0 pts
Developing
13.0 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
More than 4 MUGS errors.
20.0 pts
This criterion is   linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Formatting
20.0 to >18.0 pts
Excellent
Virtually perfect APA     formatting, with no more than minor punctuation errors
18.0 to >16.0 pts
Proficient
16.0 to >14.0 pts
Good
No more than 2-3 minor     APA errors, but no reference requirements are omitted
14.0 to >13.0 pts
Developing
13.0 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Multiple APA errors,     which may include missing reference requirements
20.0 pts
This criterion is   linked to a Learning OutcomeIncludes Screen Grabs of test results
20.0 to >18.0 pts
Excellent
Includes screen grabs of     both tests
18.0 to >16.0 pts
Proficient
16.0 to >14.0 pts
Good
Includes screen grab of 1     test
14.0 to >13.0 pts
Developing
13.0 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Does not include screen     grabs
20.0 pts
Total Points: 100.0

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