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Your final projection has you take various aspects from the prior weeks to assemble a collection of materials on a topic of your interest. The point and purpose of this is to model a common reality of academic work: building up a set of resources that may contribute to all aspects of a project. On top of this, while most academics will read outside their areas of specialization, each new project will generally build upon prior ones. Foundational literature reviews get augmented and updated with new information and insights. Older datasets may be combined with new waves of the same variables for longitudinal analyses; you may look to new datasets for key variables that other ones missed, allowing for seeing the feasibility of expanding or updating analyses.

• Here, you’re doing a pretty traditional annotation. Having annotations for (most) everything you read in an academic context allows you to have a repository of resources that you can turn to in your own work. Tasked with a final paper in another class and you can pick a topic of interest to you? You can turn to some of the literature you’ve already collected for inspiration!

• Informally, you may find that a particular approach to annotating/notetaking on things you’ve read works better for you. That’s great and actually something to work toward since it’ll make the use of the annotations that much stronger.

As a student, one thing that I know is a constant concern and worry is plagiarism, especially reusing work from one class in another. The way to think about it is: if you focused on issues of income and gender in this class, what do you do in another class if you want to approach that topic again? You can’t reuse the written work from one class to another (just submit the same thing to another professor) but you can definitely use some of your resources again. That knowledge and information you’ve gathered and gleaned do not need to be abandoned from course to course. If you look up articles from your professors, you’ll notice that they often have some pretty constant citations across their work, but their references lists are not identical. Same sort of thing here.

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Final Project Instructions and Examples 2

So, what do you have to actually do/turn in? Note that next to each I specify which prior assignments that section is pulling from.

• Topic/Problem Overview (Project Idea) o You need to write 300-500 words that introduce your topic/problem,

motivate interest in it, and highlight the key variables of interest to you, both your primary dependent variable and your three independent variables.

• Annotated Bibliography (Exercises 1 & 2) o You need to provide a properly formatted APA citation for your 5

academic, peer review articles. Each entry needs to also have an annotation (approximately ½ to ¾ of a page each) that contains a summary, assessment, and reflection.

• Hypotheses (Lab & Project Idea) o You need to write three separate hypotheses. They should make logical

sense with what you’ve assembled thus far: they need to map onto the articles you’ve just annotated and have a clearly articulated independent variable and how (not why!) it may influence your dependent variable.

• Dataset/Data source (Exercises 3 & 4) o You need to find one dataset or data source. It needs to apply to your

topic with specific focus on your dependent variable. § If your project is how do race, gender, and age influence income,

income is the dependent variable so that is the most important thing for your dataset to contain/address

§ It can be a dataset on ICPSR, it can be an archive you’ve found in one of the databases, or something else. It can be qualitative or quantitative. You can search through other databases that contain datasets (there are some linked on the library). The idea is: you want it to be something that you could potentially explore.

o Please provide a summary (no more than a paragraph) of the dataset: what is, where it’s from/who made. Make sure to include relevant information (year(s), regions/states, groups).

o Please provide a short paragraph explaining why you think this dataset or data source is relevant for the project overall.

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How Can This Be Structured Below is a general mock-up of what to do in each section. You can use this approach to formatting/headings. In general, use standard, college paper formatting: size 12 Times New Roman typeface, double-spaced, 1” margins, etc. Topic Overview Introduce your topic. Let us know what it is, why it matters. Here, you really

can think of this as an almost introduction to a paper: you want to grab our attention,

motivate our interest in your topic, and also provide us with some level of specificity

on where you’re going to focus. So, a key difference here will be that rather than

having some sort of specific thesis that works for a traditional essay, you can utilize

a more summative or even focused closure at this point. For example, “Overall, these

materials are assembled for a project looking into how *your three independent

variables* may influence *your dependent variable*.” Variants of this gives a clear

and focused note for your reader as to how to read your project.

Annotated Bibliography Sweet, P.L. (2019). The sociology of gaslighting. American Sociological Review,

84(5), 851–875.

In the first section of this annotation, you need to provide a summary. Aim

for 50-100 words that give a clear and focused idea of what the resource is and does.

For Sweet’s article, I would probably write something like:

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“Sweet argues for a sociological theory of gaslighting so that we can

accurately and consistently identify within and across contexts. Key to Sweet’s

argument is that gaslighting is rooted in power inequalities, with a specific focus on

how the micro-interactional specificities of gaslighting are reflective of/rooted in

broader, macro-level structures. More specifically, ‘gaslighting dynamics are made

possible and effective due to gender-based stereotypes, intersecting inequalities, and

institutional vulnerabilities’ (869). In particular, gaslighting is gendered and wielded

more predominately against women.”

In the second section of this annotation, you need to provide an assessment

of this source. I find assessment to especially useful for reflecting upon the strength

of the case they make initially (as you move through your studies on a topic, your

annotations should begin to include overt and explicit notes about other readings it

connects to. Depending upon how much specificity you added in the first part, this

may be shorter or longer, depending upon need. Here probably 75-125 is more

realistic. At this juncture, evaluating the strength of their argument is especially

relevant. What I may write is something like:

“Since Sweet’s focus is on issues of power and inequity, and her literature

review centers issues of gender within the gaslighting specifically, her case draws a

larger research project, here focusing on domestic violence survivors. The

methodological approach (page 857) Sweet uses here centers on life story interviews

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with 43 DV survivors. She conducted multiple rounds of interviews, provides a

detailed approach to her coding scheme, and highlights triangulating her methods.

Overall, her methodological approach is strong and provides a solid, empirical

foundation for her theoretical argument.”

Finally, you need to supply a reflection. The reflection provides two key

things to think about: how is this resource useful for your thinking in general and

also for this particular project. Aim for about 50-100 words. Here is what I may

write:

“Overall, Sweet’s article is especially useful for thinking about and identifying

how micro-interactions are consistently rooted in broader, macro-structures. More

specifically for this project, Sweet’s article is especially useful in that its focus on

power inequities are a key facet for identifying what may be called

microaggressions. While Sweet does provide a thought experiment to apply her

theory more broadly, the particular focus on gender inequity is especially relevant,

with women.”

And once you’ve finished this, go onto your next citation and its annotation.

Keep in mind that these should be alphabetical.

Hypotheses

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Here you are just presenting three hypotheses. No need to explain why since

that should be clear from what you’ve already presented. While I have not presented

a larger study idea to you, let’s say that I’m interested in negative workplace

interactions, wanting to understand how employees from marginalized backgrounds

may experience being treated poorly. Notice that the hypothesis is clear and focused.

The independent variable (gender) is implied but it’s clear that it is hypothesized to

influence the dependent variable (negative interactions) with it being more

specifically which group will experience it more in a comparative sense. I’ve also

provided a second example so you can see that you can say the same general

structure in another way.

The first hypothesis is: In workplaces, women are much more likely than men

to report negative interactions in the workplace.

The second hypothesis is: Employees of color experience more negative

interactions in the workplace than white employees.

Dataset/Data source

Finally, I want you to find a dataset that in some way relates to your topic.

I’m not expecting perfection here of it representing every variable of interest to you.

But I do want you to find something that is related to your general topic. So, if my

topic here is about workplaces, inequality, and negative interactions, I’d want to see

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if I could find a dataset that surveyed people about their work experiences. I am

going to provide two examples here. The first will utilize the GSS, since searching

for particular variables is a bit easier; the second will utilize ICPSR/Archives as an

example. Without further ado, example number 1:

Example #1

One dataset well suited for investigating this topic is the General Social

Survey. when I search for “racism” I find that they have a variable named

“wkracism” and the survey question was “Do you feel in any way discriminated

against on your job because of your race or ethnic origin?” They also have a variant

for sexism. Throughout the datasets, they have a variety of questions about

demographics, work, and experiences of discrimination, highlighting this as a

potentially useful dataset for this project.” The GSS is a biannual, representative

survey, which also allows for longitudinal analysis of these issues.

This dataset is especially relevant for this project because it appears to contain

multiple relevant variables, allows for possible, longitudinal analysis, and can be

applied to a broad population.

Example #2

Through a search on the ICPSR looking into workplace inequality, the

resource “Data and Code for: “The Value of Working Conditions in the United States

and Implications for the Structure of Wages” by Maestas, Mullen, Powell, von

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The clear identification of (1) one of the World Religions we are studying in this course.
A purpose statement and objective for studying this religion and your humanitarian relief effort.
The identification and application of the most effective academic perspective of religious studies for your team as presented in your Week #1 course materials.
Provide a brief description of the major religious beliefs of your selected religion.
The clear identification of a specific location in the world – not a generalization like – India.
The significant role geography plays within this region and the impact on religion and the people.
Research this religion in an actual area of the world in need of humanitarian relief efforts. Possible areas of assistance for your topic may be found in(United Nations Website), (Access specific Christian Missions for examples, or Non-Profit Organizations.).You will need to design your humanitarian mission to include the following:

The reason humanitarian aid is needed in this area of the world
The type of humanitarian aid is needed and will be provided
The types of service projects your team will be engaged for distributing this aid
The anticipated results of your humanitarian relief effort
The benefits your team members will gain by participating in this effort

You will want to generate excitement for the service and religious study opportunities for persuading people to partner with you as a member of your Mission Team.
You will want to maximize the advanced functions of your software to communicate your message with such things like:

Voice-Overs
Continuous Loop Presentations
Zero-Touch or Zero-Click Advancements
Or other multi-media software presentations

This is to be a research presentation, and you will need to use in-text citations directly on your slides to identify your resources and avoid plagiarism using your favorite academically approved citation format and resource page.
Your presentation will need to demonstrate strong research skills and incorporate a variety of different types of resources to support your objectives.

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Welcome OGL 554: Training and Development Crew to our Module 2 Discussion!

As you dive into the content for this week and consider the discussion prompts, please reflect on your experiences with trainings, as well as the materials. Each Module’s Discussion Board will provide an opportunity to engage more deeply with something that interests you from the text and learning materials, listen, engage with the perspectives of your peers on these topics and share aspects of the project development process. We are here to help each other learn, grow and strengthen our insights, evaluative capacities and skills. This is a cooperative process. Generative critiques between peers can prompt us to ask questions about our work and the contributions of fellow colleagues regarding how a specific training could be improved or whether another avenue of address could be engaged to make a substantive difference in the effectiveness of a training. Thank you all for your collegial engagement!

Step One: After engaging with the learning materials for this week, please respond to each of the following prompts with an Initial Post.

For this post, please share 3 compelling things you learned about about creating a needs assessment from the learning materials and connect these insights either to your current project for this class or how these insights will impact you in your professional life as you move forward. You are welcome to also explore, what surprised you, what you wish you would have known at the outset, that you know now or what you are curious to learn more about. Requirements: at least 200 words or longer and must include at least one reference from Module 2, cited and referenced using APA formatting.

Step 2-Choose your Own Adventure: After engaging the learning materials for this week, please share the 3 most critical things that stood out for you and/or questions you have. These could be your thoughts or insights on a question that you are wrestling with, or something that moved you based on the learning theories, applied scenarios, or any examples you are working through. Peruse the “Discussion Questions” and “Application Assignments” at the back of each chapter for inspiration- follow your interest! Requirements: scope determined by you and must include at least one reference from Module 2, cited and referenced using APA formatting. You are strongly encouraged to respond to the the questions and explorations of others.

Step Two: Respond to at least one peer(minimum) with substantive points of discussion, analysis, counter-points, evidence from the text, further examples and/or elaborations that develop on their work. There is no specific length or format for peer responses, they just need to be substantive developments of critical discussion.

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Review the Learning Resources on substance use disorder screening.
Access the UMKC | SBIRT website and review the AUDIT and DAST-10 tools that are included among the validated screening forms.
Review the case you analyzed in Weeks 3, 6, and 7 from the Case Scenarios media. AngelaPeters
Imagine that you are the individual featured in the case you analyzed,and then complete the AUDIT and DAST-10 screening tools.
Consider how the screening and assessment process might feel from both the client’s and the social worker’s perspectives.

Submit a 3-page ***** in which you reflect on the screening tool and screening and assessment process. Be sure to include the following elements in your p****:
Screening Tools:

Briefly describe the AUDIT and DAST-10 screening tools and explain what information the tools can and cannot provide about a client.

Reflection From the Client’s Perspective:

How do you imagine the individual featured in your case would feel answering the screening questions? What do you know about the client’s background that informs your understanding of how they might feel?

Reflection From the Social Worker’s Perspective:

How might it feel for a social worker to administer these screening tools to the individual featured in your case?
How would you describe the strengths and limitations of the use of these screening tools with the individual featured in your case?
How could a social worker use the screening results to inform their next steps in the assessment process with the individual featured in your case?

Use these Learning Resources to support your Assignment. Make sure to provide APA citations and a reference list.”¯”¯

Van Wormer, K., & Davis, D. R. (2018). Addiction treatment: A strengths perspective (4th ed.). Cengage Learning.

Chapter 7, “Screening and Assessment” (pp. 295-312)

University of Missouri-Kansas City | SBIRT. (n.d.). Validated screening forms.Links to an external site. https://www.sbirt.care/tools.aspx

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• The following elements must be present:

• The paper must be a thoughtful and original discussion of the topic that specifically addresses the question that is posed.

• The paper must be a minimum of one full page, single spaced, 12 pt. font in WORD. 1 inch margins. Credit will be deducted if the length requirement is not met.

• The paper must be free of grammatical and spelling errors

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