Author: chris

Content analysis is the study of communication, whether it is television, movies, books, or speeches. For this assignment you will conduct a content analysis of the use of Salvia divinorum on YouTube. Before you begin your research, below is some background on Salvia.

Salvia divinorum is a naturally occurring hallucinogenic drug from the mint family indigenous to Mexico and Central and South America. Salvia divinorum has a long history of medical and spiritual use by the Mazatecs, an indigenous people who live in southern Mexico. The Salvia divinorum is simply known as “salvia,” but is also called “magic mint” or “Sally D.” Initially, the leaves of the plant were smoked in a pipe or water pipe. Today, most users smoke “salvia extracts” that are bought on in head shops or the Internet.

Your assignment is to go to YouTube and type in the key word “salvia trip.” You should then watch a minimum of 6 videos concerned with the use of Salvia and then write a research report discussing your findings. Your research report should address the following questions:

What are the effects of Salvia?
What are several similarities among Salvia users?
What type of YouTube videos showing salvia use had the highest ratings?
What were some of the comments on YouTube about the Salvia videos?
Imagine that you were going to distribute a survey to Salvia users, what type of questions would you ask them?
Imagine you had to set-up an experiment related to Salvia use, describe the experiment. What would be your main research question?
Describe how one could conduct qualitative research (field research) on Salvia use. What else would you like to know about Salvia if you were to conduct future research?

Renaissance Inventors, Scientists, Philosophers, and Artists

Instructions: Using one to two (1-2) outside sources, in addition to any information you glean from this week’s presentation and lectures, please write a one to two (1-2) page paper on any one of the Renaissance inventors, scientists, philosophers, or artists that interest you most. Be sure to mention what made them famous, why you chose the person you did, and how that person changed modern societies through their work.

Grading Rubric:

Use of correct APA formatting (max. 5 points)
Paper is free of grammatical and/or spelling errors (max. 10 points)
Use of at least one outside source with proper citation/reference (max. 5 points)
Student wrote at least one page of text of 250 words (max. 20 points)
Clearly stating:
Who they chose and why that person is notable (max. 20 points)
How the person’s discoveries changed the world (max. 20 points) and
related the discoveries to modern societies, values, or history (max. 20 points)

Amatea, E. S. (2013). Building culturally responsive family-school relationships (2nd ed). Upper Saddle River: Pearson Education

Discussion 1

Key Family System Processes

Four aspects of family life are described that have been strongly tied to student academic achievement, and they are (a) family beliefs and expectations, (b) family patterns of emotional connectedness, (c) family organizational patterns, and (d) family patterns around learning. Choose one of the key components and add at least three additional points/suggestions to contribute to a students’ success. Use these new points in addition to those listed in the text to create a plan to be implemented by either the family or the teacher to enhance your chosen component. Support your new points with at least one reference, in addition to the text.

Discussion 2

Responding to Crisis of Stress

As a teacher, you need to be familiar with the various types of stressors than can precipitate a crisis for both students and families. Reflect on the many types of crisis or stress a student or a student’s family may be experiencing. Review Figure 5.1 in your text, choose one (1) Horizontal Stressor and discuss how you will address this issue with your student and family. Include suggestions and at least two outside resources for both the individual student and the family as a whole.

week 4 discussion 2 phi 103
Explore a legendary hoax from the Museum of Hoaxes. Describe the elements and details of the hoax. Applying what you know about how to evaluate arguments, pretend you were presented with this hoax and outline the steps you would take to evaluate it. How does this hoax encourage critically evaluating sources of information? Explain three methods by which you can prevent yourself from being fooled by hoaxes or other sources of misinformation.
You must post to this discussion on at least four separate days of the week and your posts must total at least 500 words as you address the questions noted above. Your first post must be completed by Day 3 (Thursday) and the remainder of your posts must be completed by Day 7 (Monday). You must answer all aspects of the prompt at some point during the week. Also, be sure to reply to your classmates and instructor. Try to attempt to take the conversation further by examining their claims or arguments in more depth or responding to the posts that they make to you. Keep the discussion on target and try to analyze things in as much detail as you can.
The following terms are valuable and should be committed to memory.
• Deductive
• Hoax
• Inductive
• Logical fallacy
• Sound
• Strong
• Valid

Question 1
Within the study of sociology, there are four different types of research methods. Briefly describe each in your own words, and generate an example of each.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
Question 2
Compare values and norms to ideal culture and real culture. What examples can you identify that represent a significant difference between an ideal culture and a real culture?
Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
Question 3
According to Macionis, the social-conflict approach rises from “an arena of inequality that generates conflict and change” (2011, p. 12). How does the social-conflict approach relate to counterculture? What sort of examples can you give in which a culture developed out of a feeling of inequality or as a means to belong to a group?
Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
Question 4
Describe how the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis may affect communication across different cultures. Pay attention to the idea of symbols and symbolism between cultures.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
Question 5
While the media may try to communicate a message of non-bias when it comes to gender in advertising, there is still a significant amount of information that communicates the exact opposite. Identify the different sociological approaches when it comes to gender and research, and then find these examples in advertising and the media. Why do you think this still occurs in the United States? Describe the different examples you found and how they apply to the sociological perspective.

Your response should be at least 500 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

The effects of humans on Global Warming

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Bonus papers should be 500+ words in length and demonstrate an understanding of the On Managing People and Manager’s Toolkit material for the missed session.

Legal Compliant regadring objection to Contract for deed Cancellation

Looking for someone who is willing able to draft legal pro se complaint prevent contract for deed cancellation

Filariasis, commonly known as elephantiasis
Paper details

Focus on cultural. Elephantiasis is the topic I chose for this research paper because it is a rare disease that affects mostly in tropical regions including Southeast Asia, India, Africa, and South America.

Answer each question in the space provided (in your own words of course). There is more than ample space for the answers. Don’t worry if your answer doesn’t take up the entire space!!  Remember to use your name and the assignment name for the file name.

1. Marfan syndrome is a dominant disorder. In the cross Mm x mm, what percentage of the children are expected to inherit the disorder? Explain your answer.

2. How does non-disjunction cause Down syndrome? What is specifically happening in which process to cause this disorder?

3a. Labrador retrievers coat color is controlled by two genes. For the cross bbEe x BbEe, list the gametes produced by each parent.

3b. What color puppies will this cross produce?