...I'm retaking G673 in the summer after completely cocking up, you will see 4 topics on the paper, answer the section you were TAUGHT. For me it was Crime and Deviance, you will get 3 50 mark essay questions, and you choose 2 of them. For example; Crime and Deviance 1. Outline and assess the Marxist view on crime and deviance. 2. Outline and assess the usefulness of the official statistics in recording crime and deviance. 3. Outline and assess sub-cultural approaches in explaining crime and deviance. There will be other topics such as the Sociology of Health, Religion and Media, but ignore them if you’re doing Crime and Deviance. You get 1 hour 30 minutes to complete this paper, so roughly 45 minutes on each essay is advisable. As for G674 - It is a 2 hour exam combining and consolidating all of the stuff you learnt in G671. From research methods to ethnicity, class, age etc. You get a source which you will need to read through at the start of your exam, a similar text to that of the pre-release in G671; however this will be the first time you will ever see it. You will be given 2 questions on research methods, a 15 marker (Outline and explain why sociologists use semi-structured interviews in sociological research, for example), and then a 25 marker (Outline and assess the view that ethnography research is the best way to study gender inequality, for example), the paper tells you that you should refer to your wider sociological knowledge and the source material...
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...Sociology SCLY2: Education with Sociological Research Methods Student Guide Introduction According to sociologist Michael Rutter we spend 15000 hours in the education system. Consequently the schooling process has a large role in forming our personalities. For some, education also manages to act as a way of socialising people into the norms and values that are seen to be important for a particular society. For others it can be seen as a source of conflict particularly when issues surrounding gender, class and ethnicity are put under the sociologists, ‘microscope’. It also provides an excellent indicator of how political ideology affects social policy, with the changing of governments impacting on educational policy. Some questions sociologists are interested in about education are: * Why do some pupils achieve more than others? * What is the relationship between education and the economy? * What is the purpose of education? * Do pupil’s school experiences vary? Assessment The course will be assessed by examination only. The examination will consist of various short answer question and essay style questions. Date of Exam: June 2010 Duration: 2 hr The Unit 2 exam is worth 60% of your final AS level grade. There will be 90 marks available on the paper. You will answer one question on the chosen topic, one question on sociological research methods in context and one question on research methods. Assessment Objectives AO1 Knowledge...
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...Making a Connection between Student Achievement, Teacher Accountability, and Quality Classroom Instruction. Mahdi Alreshidi Educational Data Analysis EDUC 5504 Shawnee State University 1. Are the aims and objectives of the research clearly stated? Answer: Yes, aims and objectives of this research are to improve the relationship between classroom instruction and standardized test content and to see the effects these have on students,” parents and teachers. • What are the goals of the research? Answer: The goals of this research are: 1. To identify factors that affect student performance 2. To...
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...Option: Personal Interview Introduction to Assignment: The experiential learning paper should be an extensive and thoughtful research paper which synthesizes scholarly research and personal experience. Synthesize means to blend and create something new and unique, so you will combine your research with your experience to create a new understanding of the topic. The paper should be at least 5-6 pages long (including cover page, but not reference pages), citing at least three scholarly sources in addition to the information provided through the course texts and classroom lectures/discussions. It should include research and reflection components, and will represent 20% of the student’s course grade. The finished paper should be typed, double-spaced with 12-point font, and one-inch margins and use all appropriate APA conventions. It should be free from spelling, punctuation or usage errors. All experiential learning papers should also include, at minimum, the four critical components and best practices for experiential learning described below: 1. BUILDING A FOUNDATION FOR THE EXPERIENCE: Conducting Research and Pre-Reflection (Frontloading) 2. HAVING THE EXPERIENCE: Observing and Describing the Concrete Experience 3. REFLECTING ON THE EXPERIENCE: Considering Lessons Learned and Abstract Conceptualizations 4. APPLYING THE EXPERIENCE TO FUTURE SITUATIONS: Using New Knowledge through Active Experimentation Instructions for Personal Interview We each see the world through lenses...
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...We are interested in how second-generation Asian American students at the University of Illinois feel about being Asian American, particularly those who are not of Chinese, Korean, Filipino or Japanese descent. In other words, we are focusing on students whose background ethnicity represents Southeast Asian (Thai, Vietnamese, Laotian, Indonesian) and South Asian (Indian, Bengali, Pakistani) and so forth. We want to explore how various Asian ethnic groups identify socially and culturally with the term Asian American. We asked for written responses from Asian American students, who have these background ethnicities, to describe in their own words what being Asian American means to them. In addition, we walked around campus and interviewed several second-generation Asian Americans. In their explanations, we encouraged the students to explain if it was a struggle growing up in America, whether they have ever been a victim to stereotypes or discrimination and how they have dealt with it. We took these statements and compared them to the stereotypes placed immigrants of the 1900s. In addition to the interviews, we analyzed our finding with an article published by Jerry Park of Baylor University titled, “Second-Generation Asian American Pan-Ethnic Identify: Pluralized Meaning of a Racial Label” who did a similar study in four public universities, along with other readings from class. The term, Asian American, was formed as a significant symbolic move in constructing an ethnic identity...
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...Interview Outline Maryetta Jackson BEH 225 June 20, 2012 University of Phoenix Christopher Griffin Interview Outline I chose two people for my final paper, they happen to be a husband and wife, their names are Robert and Deb Thein, they have been married for ten years, they have two small children, they are 41 years old, the wife is about a couple months younger than her husband, I was very surprised to have Breast Cancer doctors so young my age for a fact but before keeping them as my doctors, I done a lot of research on them for one, I wanted to know what made them chose this medical field and they told me because Breast Cancer runs in both of their families. So these are the two people that I chose to speak to for my final paper because I felt comfortable with them. I hope it will be okay to interview two people instead of one, but if I have to chose one I would rather speak to the wife instead of the husband because I have more contact with her them him. Interview Questions; 1.) Does the interviewee prefer studying in a library, or at home where there are background noises and some distractions? 2.) Has the person you are interviewing taken the Myers Briggs test? Report the results. 3.) Does the interviewee think these results are accurate? Why or Why not? 4.) Which experience does this person think contributed most in the development of his or her personality? 5.) Does this person feel that...
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...Marketing Research: A new Business Opportunity Executive Summary One of the growing markets in global business is the snacks and food market. This study attempts to evaluate market opportunity for a new Indian snack bar in Milwaukee downtown. Most of the restaurants in Milwaukee offer various food varieties (for Breakfast, lunch, dinner) and snacks. Few fast food centers sell snacks as their primary business in Milwaukee. This paper discusses the design and approach in conducting the marketing research for a new business opportunity in Milwaukee downtown. The report starts with the problem background, environmental context, representing a Management Decision problem, Management research problem followed by research questions and hypothesis. The primary data collection method is through depth interviews and expert surveys. The secondary source of information is collected from the internet database, references from the report from US department of Agriculture and articles published in the internet. To save time and money exploratory research design technique is used. Finally, the research report elaborates on the scope of the report. The marketing management team can take advantage from the output of the research (or with further research) for the planning and further can provide input to the strategic management team to set the strategy for the Snack Bar business. Introduction and Background to the problem The united states Department of Agriculture (2003) reports...
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...Ethnographic research: oral interview 4-5 pages double spaced An ethnography is a long term investigation of a group (often a culture) that is based on immersion in and, optimally, participation in that group. Ethnography provides a detailed exploration of group activity and may include the collection of historical information and in-person interviews of members of the group. It is an approach which employs multiple methodologies to arrive at a theoretically comprehensive understanding of a group or culture. Ethnography attempts to explain the web of interdependence of group behaviors and interactions. In this assignment, you will interview a disabled or chronically ill person and make observations about the person based on your understanding of what it means to be a member of this social category. Remember that disability and chronic illness include both visible and invisible elements, and that there is great variation in age, class, ethnicity, and gender identity. You may also interview the parent of a child with a disability as long as the parent can speak on behalf of the child’s social experience or experience in society. You will use your knowledge of course concepts related to disability identity and group belonging. The interview can take place in person or, if absolutely necessary, over Skype, but not on the phone. It is important that you read facial expressions and have a sense of the respondent’s non-verbal communication. You should find out as much as you can...
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...Research Project Overview Interview a person you feel comfortable asking about his or her personality and attitudes. Choose a person that is close to your own age and interview that person to learn more about him/her. In addition to the interview, compare and contrast the responses from your interview with your own responses to the same questions. You may decide on how to capture and write this information. It may be in essay format, Q & A format, or any professional format which will demonstrate the comparison of your responses to those of your interviewee. Discuss the following: o The learning and memory process. For instance, does the interviewee remember information more accurately if he/she observes the behavior being performed, or does he/she prefer to read how the behavior is performed? Does the interviewee prefer studying in a library, or at home where there are background noises and some distractions? o Has the person you are interviewing taken the Myers Briggs test? Report the results. Does your interviewee feel these results are accurate? Why or why not? Which experiences does this person feel contributed most in the development of his/her personality? o Does this person feel that he/she is self-monitoring in regards to his/her attitudes? How or how not? What does the interviewee feel was the strongest influence on his/her attitudes? What role does your interviewee feel a person’s race, gender, or ethnicity play when forming...
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...Jasmine Anthony Mrs. Kenney English 112 April 29, 2014 Legalizing Concealed Weapons: Research Synthesis Many times people confuse whether or not allowing gun laws actually reduces the crime rate. As gun rights is a natural born right of citizens, some believe that should be banned, and many others believe that the law should be extended to lawful citizens. Based on my own experiences there have been several instances where I wish a legalized weapon was in arms reach. There was an instance about 7 years ago where my little brother and I were the only two in the house and an intruder broke in while we were there. No one was hurt or injured but it was traumatic for two children as it happened right after my mom had went to work. I would have felt more secure and confident if I was to know that a legalized weapon was around for our protection. Through research, why concealed carry laws should be implied into every state's legislation will be debated and each point of view will be expressed. As this topic applies to everyone, every citizen should have the opportunity to exercise their rights. Many people are victims to crimes that they could have gotten away from. How many rape cases could have been avoided? How many school shootings could have been prevented before the shooting began? All of the latter mentioned cases are incidents that could significantly reduce our crime rate if concealed carry laws were in effect in every state. Also included in this essay will be a viewpoint...
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...abundant amount of research done on the variety of influences on eating behaviors and diet among children in the US today. Based on recent research, some major influences on eating behaviors include social environment such as culture, ethnicity and family, physical environment such as residential area and school lunches, societal such as media6 and socioeconomic factors such as affordability and availability; but the effects of culture on the development of eating habits in children, is...
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...The goal of this research paper is to show the impact that demographic factors have on student retention at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Daytona Beach). Our school has tried its best to improve its retention numbers these past ten years by implementing diverse programs geared towards keeping students in school. These programs were built using data provided by the Institutional Research department (IR) on our campus; the IR wishes to see whether student variables can predict retention. This document analyses the data collected from the IR and recent research related to individual student demographic characteristics such as gender, nationality and majors. I was born in San Francisco but raised in Senegal, a francophone West African country. I attended a French school and a bilingual one during my time there because my parents wanted me to be fluent and proficient in their languages (my mother’s first language is English and my dad’s is French). My background can only be beneficial into conducting such a research. I, for one, definitely understand the repercussions that demographics can have on a society or, in this case, a University. Anyone that knows a little bit about our campus can give at least three facts about it: the ratio of boy to girl is pretty big (5 to 1); the two main colleges are the Aviation and Engineering ones(76% altogether); and there are lots of international students (16% of student body). The retention rate at Embry-Riddle is 79%. The demographics...
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...with close proximity to one another, and the standards of decorum are higher than ever before. For this reason, there is an intrinsic need for people to “get along” with one another that is often undermined by the realities of human conflict. Certainly, conflict seems to exist even in the most intimate and close of human relationships such as between a child and their parent. Its existence is a testament to the widespread issue of conflict, and the major role it plays in shaping the character of both society and culture. This paper will provide an overview of parent-child conflicts, offering an analytical view of contemporary literature on the subject from a sociological context. PART ONE: REVIEW OF THE ARTICLE This section of the paper helps me to present and analyze the article in question. For the purposes of exploring parent-child conflicts, a particular research study has been chosen and will form the basis of this paper. By exploring the research study in depth and critically examining its various aspects, it can show a superior understanding of the issue as a whole, as well as its farthest-reaching implications. The study in question is a 1993 study by Crockenberg and Lourie on the topic of parent-child conflicts. The purpose of the study that was identified by them, was to determine “whether parent’s use of power-assertive or negotiating strategies to resolve conflicts with children predicted children’s psychosocial adjustment and use of comparable strategies with...
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...What are some potential methods of researching violence against women? Specifically, what are ways in which violence against women could be studied using interpretative and critical frameworks? What would you change and why? What different types of information would you likely obtain using this research process? Methods of researching violence against women One of the potential methods of researching violence against women is through interviewing. The way an interview is conducted affects the likelihood of the respondents to report incidents that are distressing. One should consider the gender of the interviewer, special training in sensitive interviewing and privacy during the interview. The presence of a violent partner in the room where the woman is being interviewed reduces the reporting of the violence (Walby & Myhill, 2001). Dedicated surveys can also be used to research violence against women since they focus on the issue of violence against women and facilitate a further number of methodological adjustments, reduce the time spent on such questions and remove the potentially restrictive crime context. Face-to-face interviews, telephone, self-completion on a computer and using postal questionnaires can be used to conduct surveys (Walby & Myhill, 2001). Interpretive and critical frameworks Violence against women can be studied using the quantitative and qualitative methods. The qualitative method is from an interpretive framework. The qualitative method gathers...
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...RESEARCH AND PRACTICE IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT [pic] [pic] • Volume 16: Issue 2 • Editorial • Keynote • Articles • Research Note • Reviews Highlight, copy & paste to cite: Pio, E. (2008). Threads of Constraint: Ethnic Minority Migrant Women and Employment, Research and Practice in Human Resource Management, 16(2), 25-40. Threads of Constraint: Ethnic Minority Migrant Women and Employment Edwina Pio Abstract Nations, organisations and ethnic minority migrants are compelled to deal with issues emerging from the perceptions and politicisation of ethnicity. Issues of ethnicity are often fore grounded in the zone of work where the complexities of migration, ethnicity, gender and employment intersect. This paper highlights the perceptions of university business students in a New Zealand university with reference to ethnic minority women and employment. Through a study of various databases and the construction of parables on ethnic minority women in New Zealand, the experiences of recruitment and selection, diversity management and career progression emerge as themes in the perceived employment experiences of ethnic minority migrant women. The paper argues for the need to highlight narratives of ethnic minority women through creative pedagogy in order to sensitise business students and future managers to the consequences of migration and a need for the intelligent utilisation of human resources in a world that...
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