Create a rough draft of an   introduction and conclusion you might use in your Final Essay. State your thesis   statement clearly in each and support that thesis with three main points.

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This Worksheet is designed to help you better understand the three sociological perspectives and social institutions, and to help you organize your thoughts for writing your Final Essay, due in Week 6. As you complete each section, keep in mind that you will be transferring and expanding upon this information in your Week 6 Final Essay assignment.

 

Compare and contrast each of the three   major sociological perspectives (functionalism, conflict, and symbolic interactionism)   discussed in Unit 2 of the Interactive Units. Be sure to address the   similarities and differences between each of the three perspectives.

Note: When looking   for similarities, consider what matches in the perspectives, or theories. How   are these things similar to each other? If you took notes while you were   reading, you would be able to review those and look for paired concepts.

 

 

Select and state one social institution   (education, family, or government, as discussed in Unit 2 of the Interactive   Units) to analyze. Identify and discuss a social issue or problem   related to the social institution.
Note: Pick a social institution that   you would enjoy exploring and reflecting upon. For example, if you are a   parent experiencing the challenges of raising a teen, you could write about   the social institution of the family.

 

 

Write three small paragraphs (2-3   sentences each)—one for each sociological perspective—in which you describe your   chosen social institution from the perspectives of functionalism, conflict,   and symbolic interactionism. For each paragraph, refer to at least one   specific example from the Interactive Units or Required Resources to support   your statements. In other words, support your ideas with evidence by   connecting them to Interactive Unit content; the Resources; or something that   you have read, heard, seen, or experienced. Cite your sources. Acceptable   citations include “According to the Stanford Social Institutions website…”,   “According to a January 5, 2015 article in the New York Times…”, and “According to Unit 2 in the Interactive   Units…”

For more information   on how to use evidence in an essay, please review the Walden Writing Center’s   material on using evidence:   http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/evidence

 

 

Create a rough draft of an   introduction and conclusion you might use in your Final Essay. State your thesis   statement clearly in each and support that thesis with three main points. The   introduction and conclusion should mirror each other but contain fresh   language. In other words, the conclusion should not be a word-for-word   restatement of the introduction or the thesis.

Submit your assignment to the M2: Assignment 2 Dropbox by Wednesday, February 24, 2016. All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.

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Based on the feedback you received on your submission from last week (PERVIOUS PAPER ATTACHED AND FEEDBACK AT THE BOTTOM), submit a revised draft of your paper with this additional information:

  1. Five additional references that could be used for your research paper and include a 1-2 sentence description for each of the five additional references, explaining how they fit with the research topic and the research question proposed. Make sure that these references come from scholarly sources using Argosy’s library resources.
  2. A  very detailed outline of what you would like to cover in the intro/lit review of your paper. Write it as an outline and think about what you want each paragraph or section to cover. Paste your references into each section where the information from that article applies to the topic. Below is an example of the outline although the references have not been pasted in yet:
    1. Introduction or Statement of the Problem (e.g. Predictors of Depression in Men)
      1. Research question (E.g. What factors predict depression in men? For example, age, marital status, family history, stressors).
      2. Why is it important/implications  (E.g. xx% of men are depressed; less likely to seek treatment; if we can identify who is at risk, may be able to direct them to treatment sooner)
      3. Revised hypothesis based on feedback from the instructor
    2. Review of the Literature (the following is an example for above topic):
      1. Brief description of depression, symptoms, and any unique symptoms for men (Cite articles from which you will obtain this information).
      2. How widespread is it? Stats on depression in general but also stats on depression in men (Cite articles from which you will obtain this information).
      3. List factors that put men at risk for depression (Cite articles).
        1. Difficulty communicating distress or sadness (Cite articles).
        2. Job/work pressures (Cite articles).
      4. Demographic characteristics (Cite articles).
        1. Relationship between age and depression (Cite articles).
        2. Relationship between marital status and depression (Cite articles).
  3. A 1-2 page description of the sample you would like to use for your study, that provides the answer to the following questions:
    1. What sampling technique would you use?
    2. Does the sample generalize to the population? Explain why or why not.
    3. What inclusion criteria would be used? What exclusion criteria would be used, if any?
    4. What ethical issues might be encountered when collecting your information from this sample?
  4. Be sure to also submit all your ten references (the five from last week and the five new ones you added) in an APA-style reference page. Be sure to also include an APA-style title page with your submission. Your paper should be at least 2-3 pages long. Make sure you write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Submit your assignment to the M2: Assignment 2 Dropbox by Wednesday, February 24, 2016. All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Provided five additional valid references and explained the reasoning behind their selection.
20
Discussed the sampling technique for the proposed study and included the aspects of generalization, inclusion, and ethical issues as requested in the assignment.
25
Provided a detailed outline of the intro/literature review section of the paper, along with revised hypothesis.
25
Included an APA-style title page and reference page (with at least 10 references).
10
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
20
Total:
100

Did your search make use of the pop-out effect? How? If not, how might using the pop-out effect have resulted in a successful or quick search?

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Assignment 1: Discussion—Visual Searches

You probably notice every day that some objects in the environment are easier to notice than other objects. For example, workers at sports stadiums often wear bright yellow shirts, which are very easy to see. While the crowd may blend in together, the workers are prominent and are easy to notice when you want a drink or something to eat. In this assignment, you will further explore how people engage in visual searches and what features of a stimulus make a search easier.

Think of a time when you had to locate someone in a crowd, such as a participant in a parade, a friend in a packed theater, or a runner in a marathon. Based on your experience, respond to the following:

  • Were you successful in locating the person? What strategy did you use?
  • Did your search make use of the pop-out effect? How? If not, how might using the pop-out effect have resulted in a successful or quick search?
  • Did you conduct a conjunctive search? If yes, how did the number of distracters and features affect your search?
  • Using the principles you have read about in this module, how would you make the material in a long e-mail stand out in order to ensure that the reader notices it?

Visual searches are also very important in warnings. Warnings need to stand out from their background. The warning must first be noticed, then read and understood. For example, a stick figure could be performing an ambiguous action and have an “X” through it. You, therefore, understand that while you are not supposed to perform some action, you do not understand what that action actually is.

Give two examples of a poor warning. Did you understand them? Why did you have difficulties with them? What features could be modified to make the warnings more effective?

Create a feasible research design that includes plans for the sample selection, data collection, and data analysis.

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Identify an aspect of this topic you feel should be studied using qualitative methods.

Dysthymia sometimes referred to as mild, chronic depression, is less severe and has fewer symptoms than major depression. With dysthymia, the depression symptoms can linger for a long period, often two years or longer. Although dysthymia is a serious illness, it is treatable. Dysthymia can be treated through psychotherapy, antidepressants, or a combination of both. Most of the time dysthymia can be treated by a regular doctor. I think a topic that should be studied using qualitative methods is the treatment options for patients who are affected by the illness.

Apply the scientific method to this research issue and develop a specific research question.

Dysthymia is a type of depression, milder, subtler, but just as insidious. One in ten of us will be experiencing dysthymia right now (The Chilliwack Progress, 2005, para. 1). My research question is will combined treatment for dysthymia be more successful?

Compare the characteristics and appropriate uses of various qualitative research designs and choose an appropriate qualitative design for this research question.

The appropriate research designs in comparison are Grounded Theory Approach (GT), Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), Discourse Analysis Approach, Participatory action research (PAR), and Consensual qualitative research (CQR) and Narrative Analysis Approaches. Grounded Theory is used to study action and interaction (Frost, 2011, p. 16).  Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) is used to study experiences of some personal significance-such as a major life event, or the development of an important relationship (Frost, 2011, p. 44).

Discourse Analysis Approach is used to study discourse, writing, conversation, communicative events (Frost, 2011, p. 66). Narrative Analysis Approach covers a multitude of methods that are collected from participants (Frost, 2011, p. 92). Participatory action research is an approach to research in communities that emphasizes participation and action (Ponterotto, 2010, p. 586). Consensual qualitative research involves descriptive interview transcripts of a participant’s feelings and thoughts (Ponterotto, 2010, p. 585).

The qualitative research design I recommend is the grounded theory approach. Grounded theory is an influential research method for collecting and analyzing data.

Create a feasible research design that includes plans for the sample selection, data collection, and data analysis.

Grounded theory studies are characterized by theoretical sampling, but this requires some data to be collected and analyzed. Sampling must begin purposively, as in any qualitative study. Purposively sampling is using knowledge of the study and the population to choose participants. Initial interviews are conducted to collect data from participants. Data collected will come from the researcher asking participants questions about themselves. Coding is essential to the development of grounded theory. Through coding, you describe what is happening in the data and begin to figure out what it means. Memo-writing contains the interviewer’s impressions of the participants’ experiences and the interviewer’s reactions. After data collection and analysis, theoretical sampling is used to determine who to sample next and what questions to ask during interviews.

Apply ethical principles to your design by explaining how this type of qualitative design may affect the participants in your study and how you will deal with sociocultural issues.

It is imperative that ethical principles are followed when conducting research. Psychologists should avoid relationships that could reasonably impair their professional performance or could exploit or harm others. Informed consent from the participants should be given before conducting the study. The consent process ensures that individuals are voluntarily participating in the research with full knowledge of relevant risks and benefits. Think about data sharing before research begins. If researchers plan to share their data with others, they should note that in the consent process, specifying how they will be shared and whether data will be anonymous. I will deal with sociocultural issues by understanding the participant’s dynamics of society such as politics, family, religion, beliefs, etc.

Reference

Frost, N. (2011). Qualitative research methods in psychology. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.

Ponterotto, J. G. (2013). Qualitative research in multicultural psychology: Philosophical underpinnings, popular approaches, and ethical considerations. Qualitative Psychology, 1(S), 19-32. doi:10.1037/2326-3598.1. S.19.

Could you be happier? (2005, Mar 06). The Chilliwack Progress Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.proxy-library.ashford.edu/docview/377658047?accountid=32521