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Is racial profiling defensible public policy
$20.00Assessment 2 Instructions:
Controversial Topic Position
Paper
Write a 3–5–page paper in which you build arguments, counterarguments, and
rebuttals, which will serve as practice for applying critical thinking skills.
Introduction
Not surprisingly, there are multiple perspectives to consider when studying
issues related to culture, ethnicity, and diversity. These perspectives are shaped
by upbringing, values, belief systems, and many other variables. This
assessment is an opportunity to explore both sides of a current controversial
issue and apply psychological theory and research to endorse a position. While
opinions are always informed by one’s background and experiences,
understanding and analyzing different viewpoints is essential for enhancing
cultural competency. One way to accomplish this is by considering psychological
frameworks and reviewing empirical evidence to better understand complex
areas of diversity and inclusion.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your
proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
• Competency 1: Describe the effects of culture, ethnicity, and diversity on the human
experience.
o Describe a controversial topic and key current issues related to the topic.
• Competency 2: Apply psychological theories to issues affecting culture, ethnicity,
and diversity.
o Identify counterarguments to own position, using psychological theories or research
in culture, ethnicity, and diversity to support the counterarguments.
• Competency 3: Analyze psychological research findings related to culture, ethnicity,
and diversity.
o Identify rebuttals to counterarguments using psychological theories or research in
culture, ethnicity, and diversity to support the rebuttals.o Assess the strength of the original position using psychological theories or research
in culture, ethnicity, and diversity to support own views.
• Competency 4: Apply psychological theory and research in culture, ethnicity, and
diversity to inform personal and professional behavior.
o Describe own personal or professional position on a topic supported by
psychological theories or research in culture, ethnicity, and diversity.
• Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and
consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.
o Cite scholarly evidence correctly according to APA guidelines.
o Write in a manner that is scholarly, clear, and free of grammatical, spelling, and APA
formatting errors.
Preparation
For this assessment, you will choose one of the four following controversial
topics from your Taking Sides text and write a position paper of 3–5 content pages
(plus title and references pages) that answers the question posed by the title.
• D’Angelo, R., & Douglas, H. (2017). Taking sides: Clashing views in race and
ethnicity (11th ed.). McGraw–Hill. Available in the courseroom via the VitalSource
Bookshelf link.
o Do we need a common identity? (pages 19–37).
o Is racial profiling defensible public policy? (pages 117–126).
o Is the mass incarceration of Blacks and Latinos the new Jim Crow? (pages 222–235).
o Is gentrification another form of segregation? (pages 236–246).
To further prepare you can choose to:
• Review Issues Summary [DOCX] to help you select your topic.
• Review Riverbend City: Arguments, Counterarguments, and Rebuttals. Your
answers in the media piece will help you with this assessment.
• Review the media piece about how to define what constitutes Reliable Evidence.
Instructions
Using the Capella library and other appropriate sources, explore scholarly
research on both sides of your selected issue.
Develop your position on the question using the corresponding Taking
Sides essay as a foundation.
Organize your paper as follows:
• Title page.
• Introduction.• Your position and arguments.
• Evidence to support your arguments (i.e., data and research), including how the
evidence supports the arguments.
• Counterarguments to your position.
• Rebuttals to those counterarguments.
• Evidence to support your rebuttals (i.e., data and research), including how the
evidence supports the rebuttals.
• Summary and Conclusion.
• References.
This APA Style Paper Template [DOCX] is provided for your convenience.
Additional Requirements
• Remember that the content of your paper must be 3–5 pages in length.
• In addition to the essay, use a minimum of 5 resources, at least 2 of which are peer–
reviewed academic articles.
• Follow APA style and formatting guidelines throughout.
• Set your paper in Times New Roman, 12 point.
• Review the scoring guide before submitting your assessment to ensure that you
meet all criteria. Refer to the helpful links in Resources as you complete your
assessment.
Consider saving this assessment to your ePortfolio.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your
proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
• Competency 1: Describe the effects of culture, ethnicity, and diversity on the human
experience.
o Describe a controversial topic and key current issues related to the topic.
• Competency 2: Apply psychological theories to issues affecting culture, ethnicity,
and diversity.
o Identify counterarguments to own position, using psychological theories or research
in culture, ethnicity, and diversity to support the counterarguments.
• Competency 3: Analyze psychological research findings related to culture, ethnicity,
and diversity.
o Identify rebuttals to counterarguments using psychological theories or research in
culture, ethnicity, and diversity to support the rebuttals.
o Assess the strength of the original position using psychological theories or research
in culture, ethnicity, and diversity to support own views.• Competency 4: Apply psychological theory and research in culture, ethnicity, and
diversity to inform personal and professional behavior.
o Describe own personal or professional position on a topic supported by
psychological theories or research in culture, ethnicity, and diversity.
• Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and
consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.
o Cite scholarly evidence correctly according to APA guidelines.
o Write in a manner that is scholarly, clear, and free of grammatical, spelling, and APA
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Assessment 1 – Theories Application Worksheet
$15.00Theories Application Worksheet
You may choose to review readings that include the following topics:
- Categorization
- Racial Stereotypes
- Prejudice
- Discrimination
- Racism
- White Skin Privilege
Complete the media piece, Riverbend City: Theories Application Practice. Your answers in the media piece will help you with this assignment.
Then complete the worksheet below. Be sure to use full sentences (grammar counts), evidence from relevant sources, and APA style citations.
Instruction Your Content Name of Concept or Theory Summarize the concept/theory. Put it in your own words. 1-4 sentences. Use APA style in-text citations. Real World Example. Describe an example of what this concept/theory would look like in daily life. Name the video Provide a brief summary of the video. Use 3-4 sentences. Apply the Concept/Theory. Describe how the concept/theory explains what was depicted in the video. Use 3-4 sentences. Use APA style in-text citations. APA Style Reference List (include all in-text citations) Assessment 1 Instructions:
Theories Application Exercise
Apply a theory or concept related to diversity to a video as a way to practice
theory application skills.
Introduction
The purpose of this assessment is to learn about initial concepts critical to the
study of diversity and how to apply them. In psychology, we engage in the
scientific study of human thoughts and behavior. Culture, ethnicity, and diversity
affect all aspects of both. What does modern racism look like? How do the
perceptions of racism or lack of racism affect a person’s thoughts and behaviors?
In this assessment, you will apply a theory or concept to a video. This will help
you learn to apply psychological theories and concepts to real life, situations, and
resources. You’ll build on this skill in other assessments.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your
proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
• Competency 1: Describe the effects of culture, ethnicity, and diversity on the human
experience.
o Describe elements of a video that relate to theory and research.
• Competency 2: Apply psychological theories to issues affecting culture, ethnicity,
and diversity.
o Summarize a psychological theory or concept related to diversity.
o Apply psychological theory or construct to the contents of a video.
• Competency 4: Apply psychological theory and research in culture, ethnicity, and
diversity to inform personal and professional behavior.
o Apply psychological concept/theory to personal life or other real–world
applications.
• Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and
consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.
o Attempt citations for content requiring a citation.
o Appropriately address all components of the assessment prompt, using the
assessment description to structure text.Preparation
Before completing the worksheet, watch either of the following two videos:
• Frontline (Producer). (1985). A class divided [Video].
o This video discusses the famous Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes Exercise developed by
schoolteacher Jane Elliot in the aftermath of the Martin Luther King Jr. assassination
in 1968.
• Morris, S. (Producer). (2013). White like me: Race, racism & white privilege in
America [Video].
o This video features Tim Wise, an acclaimed author and anti–racist educator who
presents a riveting talk on how race, racism, and white privilege continues to shape
the landscape of U.S. society.
You can review the Theories Application Worksheet [DOCX], which you’ll need to
complete for this assessment.
You can review Riverbend City: Theories Application Practice. Your answers in
the media piece will help you with this assessment.
Instructions
Use the Theories Application Worksheet [DOCX] to complete the following:
• Summarize the concept or theory
• Apply the theory and research to real life.
• Describe the elements of the video that relate to theory and research.
• Apply the theory and research to the video you chose.
Submission Requirements
Submit the completed worksheet as your deliverable for the assessment.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your
proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
• Competency 1: Describe the effects of culture, ethnicity, and diversity on the human
experience.
o Describe elements of a video that relate to theory and research.
• Competency 2: Apply psychological theories to issues affecting culture, ethnicity,
and diversity.
o Summarize a psychological theory or concept related to diversity.o Apply psychological theory or construct to the contents of a video.
• Competency 4: Apply psychological theory and research in culture, ethnicity, and
diversity to inform personal and professional behavior.
o Apply psychological concept/theory to personal life or other real–world
applications.
• Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and
consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.
o Attempt citations for content requiring a citation.
o Appropriately address all components of the assessment prompt, using the
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Video games are harmful or helpful to children and adolescents.
$10.00Assessment 3 Instructions:
Argument Paper
Write a 3–page paper on the topic of video games and aggressive or violent
behavior, including a thesis, arguments to support your thesis, and evidence to
support your arguments.
Introduction
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your
proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:
• Competency 2: Apply foundational psychological principles to relevant topics in
psychology.
o Apply psychological principles to the creation of arguments and counterarguments.
• Competency 3: Apply critical thinking to problems in the field of psychology.
o Write a conclusion with a statement of point of view and implications.
• Competency 6: Demonstrate effective oral or written communication skills.
o Write an introduction with a clear thesis statement to introduce the arguments.
o Address assessment purpose in well–organized paragraphs, incorporating credible
sources, accurate paraphrasing, tone, and citations
Overview
For this assessment, you will write a paper that clearly states your thesis,
introduces two or more arguments that support your thesis, and uses evidence to
support your arguments. Remember that your thesis should be taking a stance
on one side of the issue; your reader should be able to clearly be able to tell how
you feel about video games and aggressive or violent behavior.
Assessment Instructions
Use the Argument Template [DOCX] to guide your work. Be sure to delete any
explanatory instructional text before inserting your writing.
In your paper, address the following:
• Write an introduction with a clear thesis statement to introduce the arguments.• Apply psychological principles to the creation of arguments and counterarguments.
• Write a conclusion with a statement of point of view and implications.
• Address assessment purpose in well–organized paragraphs, incorporating credible
sources, accurate paraphrasing, tone, and citations.
Refer to the scoring guide to ensure that your work meets the grading criteria for
this assessment.
Submission Requirements
Save the completed Argument Template as a Word document (.doc or .docx) on
your computer. Then, attach a copy of this document as your assessment
submission.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your
proficiency in the following course competencies:
• Competency 2: Apply foundational psychological principles to relevant topics in
psychology.
o Apply psychological principles to the creation of arguments and counterarguments.
• Competency 3: Apply critical thinking to problems in the field of psychology.
o Write a conclusion with a statement of point of view and implications.
• Competency 6: Demonstrate effective oral or written communication skills.
o Write an introduction with a clear thesis statement to introduce the arguments.
o Address assessment purpose in well–organized paragraphs, incorporating credible
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Concert Report
$5.00Concert Report: Each student will be required to view one live performance from the following Youtube examples – choose one of 3 performances:
- Beethoven 9 – Chicago Symphony Orchestra – Riccardo Muti: https://youtu.be/rOjHhS5MtvA
- Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake – The Kirov Ballet: https://youtu.be/9rJoB7y6Ncs
- Bill Evans Live ’64 ’75: https://youtu.be/uco5FNbjqv0
The student will be required to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the elements of music (i.e. Chapter 2) discussed in class. Papers are to be 3-4 pages (minimum of 700 words) long, double-spaced. Please submit your assignment on our Moodle page as Word or Text Edit document only.
Reports will be due December 1, 2020. No Late reports will be accepted.
Write your review as soon as possible after the performance.
- Please spell words correctly. Use proper grammar. Include points discussed in class, Willoughby text readings and power point topics pertaining to the genre and time period for the concert you’re doing your report on, (i.e. chapter 5 for jazz, chapter 11 for Romantic).
IMPORTANT – Do not Plagiarize your report. Do your own work. Anyone found plagiarizing will receive a “ 0 “ (zero) for the concert report grade.
You will be graded on your ability to describe the following:
1) Concert viewed – Include the genre (Classical or jazz), the musical period (Romantic, Bebop, etc,)
2) Artist(s) Background – Connection to Course (1-2 paragraphs) – Very Important
Write a paragraph on the background of the artist(s).
3) Composition(s) Background – Connection to Course (3-5 paragraphs): Musical Characteristics –
Convincingly analyze how the following contribute to the execution or meaning of the musical performance:
4) Musical Instruments / Tone Color – The use of musical instruments
and tone color Melody – The use or absence of melodic contour and scales. Rhythm – Including meter, tempo, syncopation and rhythmic (ostinato) patterns, Harmony – The use or absence of harmony, tonality, and harmonic texture.
5) Cultural/Historical Context – Elaborate on the cultural and historical background of a musical work and how the context is reflected in the musical performance.
6) Writing Mechanics – Coherently organize your evaluation using proper sentence structure, punctuation and spelling.
7) Include all Works Cited and use footnoting (your choice of format).
PLEASE refer to the sample reports on our Moodle page as a general guide for what is expected.
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Book Review on The Medium is the Message
$10.00Book Review: The Medium is the Message by Marshall McLuhan
First Part -Reading response and summary of the book
Second part -Please write half page about the book’s aspects that you think are no longer relevant or applicable to today’s cultural and technological context and explain why it is irrelevant (Please look back to the 3rd question of my professor’s requirement). You need to provide examples to support your ideas.
Third part –Please write half page about the visual design of the book in relation to its verbal arguments (Please look back to the 2nd question of my professor’s requirement).
Summary -1/3 to half page
Pages: 4, double spaced
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Blackish Interpersonal Conflict
$10.00Interpersonal Conflict in Television
Before you complete this paper, you must do the following:Read this sample of a high quality paperPreview the document from a previous class.
Do the How to Write Your Week Four Paper (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.training.
Take the Week 4 Paper Quiz.
Choose one television show from the list provided below:Black-ish
This television show can be found for no charge with closed captioning at ABC (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service
This television show can be found for no charge with closed captioning at CBS (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
Modern Family
This television show can be found for no charge with closed captioning at ABC (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
The Big Bang Theory
This television show can be found for no charge with closed captioning at CBS (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
Scandal
This television show can be found for no charge with closed captioning at ABC (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
Watch one episode of one of the above television programs and identify and describe one interpersonal conflict that was not handled effectively. Remember, you should focus on one exchange, not the entire plot of the episode. Based on what you have learned in Chapters 8 and 9 of Bevan and Sole (2014), write a two-page paper explaining why the conflict was not handled effectively and describe the strategies that could have been used to resolve this conflict. Be sure to focus on one particular interpersonal conflict and not the television show as a whole. The television programs can be found in syndication, weekly on air, and through the links provided above. -
Zootopia Screenplay Synopsis
$10.00Zootopia Screenplay Synopsis
Read a screenplay and do a synopsis (2 pages double-spaced).
Sum up the synopsis by giving your assessment of the screenplay.
What did the writer do to hold your attention, or did they fail to hold your attention, and why?
Identify what the central conflict is in the story.
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Emily Dickinson Review
$12.50* How did this particular artist move beyond the norms of conventional society to establish an “eccentric” identity? In what ways might this artist be considered “mad”?
* What personality traits contributed to this artist’s distinct brand of genius?
* What key ideas do you associate with the work of this artist? Focus on one or two representative works that enable you to illustrate how these ideas animated the artist’s creative vision.
* How might you relate this artist’s accomplishment to your own creative life?
What did this artist’s life and work teach you about “Genius”?
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Perspective Paper – Husak, “Four Points about Drug Decriminalization”
$7.00PHIL 202: Ethics
Perspective Paper: Requirements
Topic: Decriminalization or legalization of drugs in the US. You will need to specify whether you’re writing about decriminalization or legalization, and specify which drugs you’re addressing.
Readings: Alexander, from The New Jim Crow
Husak, “Four Points about Drug Decriminalization”
Marneffe, “Against the Legalization of Heroin”
Sher’s reply to Husak (recommended, not required)
Shapiro’s reply to de Marneffe (recommended, not required)
Requirements: Papers missing any of these elements will not receive credit.
- ****Most important**** Use one of the two paper structure outlines on the next page. Don’t skip anything—all 8 paragraphs are required in exactly the order given. Don’t skip any paragraphs and don’t add any.
- Formatting requirements:
- Do not include your name anywhere on the document or the file name.
- Minimum word count: 750. Maximum: ~900 words. Aim for this maximum, but don’t worry if it goes over a bit.
- Proofread for grammar and spelling (max. 5 mistakes).
- This paper should be a formal, professional piece of writing. You may use ‘I’, ‘me’, and ‘my’, but do not use slang.
- Indent the first line of each new paragraph. Do not include Roman numerals.
- Quotations:
- Required: Include at least 2 quotations from at least 2 of the readings listed above. The quotations should be relevant to your case and should not be taken out of context. DO NOT use any sources outside these 4 readings.
- Quotations should be followed by the author’s name and the page number in parentheses, like this (Husak 221).
- You don’t need a Works Cited page.
- In the introduction (first paragraph):
- Specify whether you will talk about legalization or decriminalization, and specify which drugs you’ll talk about.
- Have a clear thesis statement as the last sentence of the first paragraph. The thesis statement will state what you’re going to do or prove in the paper (ex: I will show that Husak’s arguments in favor of drug decriminalization fail.).
- Arguments must address the moral dimensions of this issue rather than merely the factual. What this means: every time you give a fact, you must connect it to a value. (For example, if you believe heroin shouldn’t be legal because it’s highly addictive, you need to explain why addiction is bad or wrong, and why our government ought to control it.)
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