Q1) Define normal vs. pathological aging. Describe 3 theoretical perspectives that are concerned with social factors and depression. Is depression a part of normal aging?

Q2) Gerontologists argue that old age is characterized by continuity. How does continuity help older adults deal with the changes associated with aging? Define and describe internal and external continuity. Is internal discontinuity a part of normal aging?

Q3) Social gerontologists, as of late, have become particularly interested in the effect of aging stereotypes on the elderly. What stages/events might lead to stereotypes of aging becoming self-stereotypes? How do such stereotype: handwriting, walking and the will to live? What have longitudinal studies shown?

Q4) There is a large variation in how individuals select into age categories. Do people’s self-identified age categories correspond closely to their chronological age? According to Logan et al.’s findings, at what age for women and men does “old” become their predominant selected category? What are two key factors that lead to an age identification as old?

DISCUSSION: After watching the documentary for “Older People are Happier,” please create a new thread in the discussion board responding to the following questions:
1. What evidence does Carstensen use to support her argument that older people are happier?
2. How do older people’s emotional lives change with increasing age?
3. What are your reactions to this video? What questions did this film raise for you?

PLEASE WATCH AND THEN ANSWER

PART 2
DISCUSSION:

This week we will beginning our section on social intersections by discussing the idea of intersectionality. Intersectionality is a perspective within the social constructionist framework that argues that people’s overlapping identities— including gender, race, class, ethnicity, ability, sexual orientation, etc. — impact the way they experience oppression and discrimination. Specifically we will be discussing how a person’s experience with their sexuality is inherently impacted by their other identities including race, gender, class, ability, age, etc. In your discussion this week, consider the following idea:

In class on Tuesday we will discuss how sexuality is constructed uniquely based on gender. In other words perhaps men, women, and trans/non-binary folks will have different experiences with sexuality due to their gender. Based on the Lorber article and the Stuff Mom Never told You podcast (about slut-shaming), discuss the role of gender in an individual’s experience with sexuality. Questions to consider*:
1) Are there different ‘rules’ for men’s sexuality versus women’s sexuality? (i.e. can men get away with things that women cannot – ‘the sexual double standard’).
2) Are all heterosexual sexual relationships unequal and defined by power dynamics because we live in a patriarchal society? (Lorber addresses this)
3) What is the role of gender in sex work?

*These questions are just designed to spark your thinking. I encourage you to think broadly about gender and its intersections with sexuality. Make sure to incorporate the podcast or the Lorber article, but feel free to discuss whatever topic you want.

http://www.stuffmomnevertoldyou.com/podcasts/slut-shaming-101.htm
“Slut Shaming 101.”Stuff Mom Never Told You Podcast. March 4, 2015.

This is a podcast that you will listen to. Just click on the link and then press the play button.

Legal case study addressing a public health issue

For this assessment task you will write a case study, in a report format, addressing the legislative and regulatory requirements of a contemporary public health issue.You are required to select a topic from the list provided below. If you have your own topic that you are interested in, you will need to first seek written approval from the Lecturer in Charge (LIC).

Purpose
To enable students to develop their legal knowledge of public health reforms, and the likely effect the implementation of these reforms may have on public health practice and individual health

You may write either a letter of complaint, a letter to suggest something or a letter trying to get something for free. You must write to a real entity! It could be a letter to the MTA, trying to get a fare break for CUNY students. Or a letter to your favorite talk show host, commenting on something s/he said that you loved or thought was a bad idea. Or a letter to General Mills, complaining about the GMO’s used in corn flakes. Or a letter to Chipotle, complimenting them in order to get a free burrito. These are just sample ideas — you should think of something that made YOU really mad, or a great idea YOU have for a company you use, and have that be the subject of your letter.

Use the checklist on page 68 of Chapter 7 (please see attached) and at least two of the list of “Eight Ways to Add Emphasis” from pp78-79 in Chapter 8 (please see attached) to prepare a business letter in which you complain, suggest or angle for a freebie for you or someone else. You must also use at least one example of parallel structure; see below for more on that.
Make sure you use an informative and fun headline, as Davidson suggests. You can write this in the form of a memo without the real address

Case Study Assessment
Sally Hoffman is a Canadian citizen.
On 1 April 2018, Sally was granted a subclass 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage) visa
(“482 visa”) which expires on 1 April 2022. Sally’s 482 visa is subject to conditions
8501 and 8607.
Sally applied for her 482 visa in order to work as a Management Consultant for Telfox
Pty Ltd (“Telfox”), a large Australian company which sponsored her for this visa. Sally
has been working there since 15 April 2018 until the present.
Shortly after arriving in Australia, she also decided to try her luck at applying for a
permanent visa on her own and submitted an ‘expression of interest’ with the
Department of Home Affairs (“the Department”). To her surprise and excitement,
Sally received an invitation from the Department to apply for a subclass 189 (Skilled –
Independent) visa (“189 visa”) on 1 September 2018.
On 1 October 2018, Sally applied for a 189 visa while in Australia. Shortly after
applying for this visa, Sally received a letter from the Department indicating that she
had been granted a subclass 010 (Bridging A) visa (“BVA”) which is not subject to any
visa conditions.
Sally is now considering resigning from her job at Telfox as she wishes to take a break
and pursue a career change. The Department has not yet made a decision on Sally’s
pending 189 visa application.
Sally comes to you for immigration assistance with the following questions:
(1) If Sally were to quit her job at Telfox next week and remain unemployed,
could this adversely affect her ability to lawfully remain in Australia? (15
marks)
(2) If Sally’s 189 visa is granted, what would happen to her current 482 visa
and BVA, if anything? (5 marks)
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Rules of Case Study Assessment
1. This Case Study is worth 20% of the assessable component for the unit.
2. This assessment has a word count of 500 (exclusive of footnotes).
3. Students are required to employ the Australian Guide to Legal Citation referencing
system in completing this assessment.
4. Your response to this Case Study is due for submission by 9:30pm on 19 October
2018.
5. Students are required to submit their response to this Case Study through the Turnitin
link on the vUWS site for the unit. No other form of submission will be accepted.
6. Students must complete the Case Study on their own. Students are not permitted to
discuss their answers (or proposed answers) to this Case Study with anyone else.

Select a topic from the above list and write a 750 word research paper with at least seven paragraphs. Essay must have an argumentative thesis at the end of the introduction. Do not report on the problem. This is not a book report. The thesis must be an arguable statement. Think critically. Remember the Who What Where Why and How journalist’s method and state who is involved in the problem, what species or issue is involved, where does the problem occur, and most critically, why is this such a significant problem to the local environment.
MLA format guidelines Work cited

How to write your paper:

Construct three solid, thoughtful, intelligent, paragraphs total, one in answer to each of the questions below. This means that overall your written assessment when complete must be three paragraphs, 600-800 words in total development, and include a typed, accurate word count at its end.

Paragraph Topics:

1. COMMUNICATION MODEL: After learning about the different models of communication (also a video we watched this week), identify and explain the MESSAGE, RECEIVER, SENDER, CHANNEL, CODE, DECODE, and overall TYPE OF MODEL AND WHY YOU BELIEVE IT IS THIS TYPE OF MODEL (linear or interaction) as they apply to the “Stroke of Insight” speech. Label, CAPITALIZE, and underline the terms as you use them. For example, if you discuss the message, begin by stating, “The MESSAGE presented is…,” etc.

2. CRITICAL LISTENING: In effort to practice our critical listening skills, briefly summarize and analyze the message SENT in “Stroke of Insight.”

Do so by (a) identifying the main idea the speaker presents and at least three of her supporting ideas. Next (b) consider what preconceived ideas, biases, prejudices, and or background knowledge you brought to the listening experience with this speech. Consider, for example, your pre-existing feelings/ideas about things like mental health, mental illness, neurology, strokes, female speakers, etc. Next, (c) explain whether or not you believe the speaker’s message about her stroke experience by analyzing and discussing her use of facts, opinions, and conclusions drawn. (Is her message mostly factual? Mostly opinion? Are the conclusions she draws logical? What facts and/or opinions does she use to draw her conclusions? Are they believable?) Explain using three examples from her speech.

3. BARRIERS TO COMMUNICATION AND LISTENING: Our reading and viewing materials this week also introduce us to various barriers that get in the way of intended and effective communication. Specifically, one video pointed out three categories of NOISE that potentially act as barriers when communicating. Identify these three categories of noise discussed in the MODELS video, then explain how TWO of these categories specifically impacted your ability to listen and “get the message” viewed in the “Stroke of Insight” presentation. Underline each category of noise you identify AND label your two examples as NOISE EXAMPLE 1 and NOISE EXAMPLE 2.

> Parenthetical style for formatting and sourcing

> 500 words, single-spaced, 12 point times new roman font, 1 inch margins, one quotation.

> Sources must be scholarly and peer reviewed science journals.

> This assignment will give you the opportunity to take on the role of a science journalist tasked with writing a gripping summary of a hot new scientific article. Your expository letter will summarise one of your choosing (my selection is provided below) all the while showcasing the novelty of the scientific finding described.

> One of the main goals of science journalism is to convey complex scientific discoveries to non-experts. Bridging the gap between academia and the general public is not easy; it requires an ability to understand the primary scientific literature in addition to the
skills to simplify the subject matter without being condescending.

> Take care to eliminate subject-specific jargon, and focus on what the new discovery will mean for the day to day lives of non-specialists.

> Science journalism articles typically include quotes from the authors. As such, your blog should include at least one quote, placed between quotation marks and cited, taken directly from the article to represent the direct opinions of the author.

> Your letter should also be entirely objective, and not represent an opinion on the topic.

> Take the time to read a few other science
blogs to get a feel for the format. Good examples include:
– Scientific American’s “Sixty Second Science” http://www.scientificamerican.com/blog/60-second-science/
– Wired Magazine: http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/
– New York Times Science: http://www.nytimes.com/pages/science/index.html

MY topic (what my blog/ expository will be based off of) is listed below

> Humans thrived in South Africa through the Toba eruption about 74,000 years ago
by E.I. Smith and colleagues.
Nature, volume 555, Issue 511-515 (2018).

ETHICAL DECISION-MAKING CASE STUDY

Essay Directions

ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW

The case study for this ethical decision-making essay assignment was written by Chloe Wilson and is titled Picking up the Slack (2013).   This case study presents a common ethical dilemma that you find when working on a team. Your assignment is to write an essay analyzing this ethical scenario. The following are the steps to follow:

• Read Picking up the Slack case study so you understand the ethical dilemma that Greg is facing.
• Explain why this is an ethical issue that requires an ethical decision.
• When facing an ethical situation, one way to determine what action to take is to examine how ethical theories impact decision making. Think of ethical theories as different decision-making styles or decision rules.
• Learn more about ethical theories by reading some of the articles listed on the reference page. One source is A Framework for Thinking Ethically. It describes the Five Approaches to Ethical Standards.
• After reading the Framework article, find at least two other sources that you will use in your essay. One of these sources may be your textbook.
• Once you understand the ethical theories, analyze the ethical dilemma from more than one ethical perspective. How would you apply these different ethical perspectives to this dilemma? Suggest steps to solve the ethical issue. Discuss the possible consequences of the solution. Determine the action Greg should take using more than one ethical standard.
  • A Glossary of Ethical Terms is listed on pages 3-4 of this assignment.
  • A reference list of online sources follows the glossary on the last page of this assignment.
• Now that you know more about ethical decision-making and determined a course of action based on these approaches, analyze this dilemma from your own ethical perspective. What values and beliefs guide your decision and actions?  What would you do if you were Greg?

ESSAY FORMAT REQUIREMENTS

• 600 – 800 words total (about 2 ½ – 3 1/2 pages).
• Your name and section number in the top right hand corner of the first page.
• Center the title of essay at the top of the first page.
• Double-spaced using 12-point Times New Roman or Calibri.
• Four sources (see information below.)
• Proof your essay for grammar, syntax, and spelling errors. Use effective word and phrase choices.

 

 

 

 

SOURCES ARE REQUIRED USING MLA or APA STYLE

• In your essay, you will refer to the Picking up the Slack case study and A Framework for Thinking Ethically These sources must be cited in the text of your essay and in your Works Cited or References page.  Otherwise it is considered plagiarizing.
• In addition to these two sources, two other sources are required of which one may be your textbook.
  • Plagiarizing Policy: If all sources are not properly cited in the essay and Works Cited or References page, then zero point will be earned for this assignment.

ESSAY GUIDELINES (How to write your essay)

1^st Create the Introduction (first paragraph):

• Write as if you do not know who will be reading your essay and assume your reader has not read the case study.
• Clearly state the ethical dilemma that will be analyzed in the essay (topic sentence).
• Provide a brief summary so the reader has a full understanding of the issue (remember the reader has not read the case study). Summarize the situation with fairness to all parties.
• End your introduction with a clearly stated purpose, which is your thesis statement. Tell your reader what will follow in the body of your essay.

2^nd Develop the Body (2-4 paragraphs):

• After reading A Framework for Thinking Ethically, follow the directions above and analyze the ethical dilemma using the Five Approaches to Ethical Standards. Consider the implications and consequences of each decision if these approaches were applied to this situation. Assume your reader has no knowledge about these approaches so explain the key concepts. (2-3 paragraphs)
• If you were involved in a situation like this, what would you do? Analyze the situation from your own ethical perspective.  Clarify the beliefs and values that guide your ethical thinking, conduct, and decision-making. Did your decision change after learning more about the Five Approaches to Ethical Standards that you can use to evaluate an ethical dilemma? (1 paragraph)
  • For the body of your essay, follow these writing guidelines:
• Start each paragraph with a topic sentence that effectively states the purpose of the paragraph.
• Develop sentences that are logical and clear. Ideas should flow logically.  Paragraphs should be unified and work together to support the thesis.
• Make paragraphs coherent by using effective and appropriate transitions between ideas and paragraphs.

3^rd Write the Conclusion (last paragraph):

• Restate the thesis.
• Provide a summary and closure.

 

 

 

 

Essay Checklist and Important Reminders

• The essay should not sound as if the writer is answering a series of questions.
• The purpose of the essay should be clear to the reader.
• The thesis should be clearly stated in the introduction.
• Relevant background information should be provided in the introduction so the audience has a clear understanding of the ethical issue and why an ethical decision is required.
• The introduction should engage the reader.
• The essay is well-organized.
• The essay is written in Standard English.
• The essay is free of grammatical and syntax errors.
• Word choice and phrases are appropriate and effective.
• Main ideas are fully developed, supported, and show critical thinking.
• Ideas flow logically. Sentence structure is correct, coherent, and varied.
• Outside sources are integrated smoothly in the essay. The essay includes correctly formatted in-text citations and a correct Works Cited or References page.
• The essay follows MLA or APA guidelines.
• The conclusion provides closure and restates the thesis.
• The essay reflects a sense of audience.
• The tone and style are appropriate for the essay’s purpose and audience.
• There is a clear voice and point of view. The writer is identified with a quality (honesty, sincerity, intelligence). The audience should get a sense of the writer.
• Facts are distinguished from opinions.
• Opinions are supported and qualified.
• Opposing views are represented fairly.
• Essay is spell-checked and edited.

GLOSSARY OF ETHICAL TERMS (by AACU and Stephen F. Austin State University)

• Character traits associated with ethics include honesty, truth-seeking, integrity, responsibility, respect, compassion and empathy.
• A core belief is a principle or fundamental belief which guides a person’s actions or decisions. A core belief can change over time.
• Ethics refer to standards of right and wrong that influence our core beliefs and values, our ethical conduct and ethical thinking. Our ethics guide our daily actions and behavior, including our communication with family, friends, co-workers, and the community.
• An ethical dilemma is a problem or situation that requires a person to choose between alternatives based on standards of moral conduct.
• Ethical standards impose obligations to “do the right thing,” to stand up for our rights and the rights of others.
• Ethical perspectives/concepts are the different theoretical means through which ethical issues are analyzed, such as ethical theories (e.g. utilitarian, natural law, virtue) or ethical concepts (e.g. rights, justice, duty).
• Ethical Reasoning is reasoning about right and wrong human conduct. It requires you to be able to assess your own ethical values and the social context of problems, recognize ethical issues in a variety of settings, think about how different ethical perspectives might be applied to ethical dilemmas and consider the ramifications of alternative actions.  Your ethical self-identity evolves as you practice ethical decision-making skills and learn how to describe and analyze positions on ethical issues.
• Context is the historical, cultural, professional, or political situation, background, or environment that applies to a given ethical issue.
• A perspective is a world view that informs core beliefs and ethical opinions. It is how one sees oneself, other people, and the world.  Perspectives are not limited to theories and concepts in ethical philosophy.  They may also include political and religious convictions, cultural assumptions, and attitudes shaped by one’s family, background, and experiences.

REFERENCES

Association of Colleges and Universities. (2010). Ethical Reasoning Value Rubric.

 

Stephen F. Austin State University. (2014). Personal Responsibility Value Rubric.

Frey, William. (December 2, 2013). Ethics of Teamwork. OpenStax-CNX. Retrieved from

http://cnx.org/content/m13760/latest/

“NCA Credo for Ethical Communication.” National Communication Association.
National Communication Association, Nov. 1999. Web. 8 Mar. 2015.
<http://www.natcom.org/uploadedFiles/About_NCA/Leadership_and_Governance/
Public_Policy_Platform/PDF-PolicyPlatform-NCA_Credo_for_Ethical_Communication.pdf>.

Velasquez, M. et al. (May 2009). A Framework for Thinking Ethically. Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at

Santa Clara University. Retrieved from http://www.scu.edu/ethics/practicing/decision/framework.html

Wilson, C. (March 11, 2013). Picking Up the Slack (Big Q). Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University. Retrieved from http://www.scu.edu/r/ethicscenter/ethicsblog/thebigq/15667/ Picking-Up-the-Slack#sthash.rIt9MhNt.dpuf

Please answer the following essay questions in (250-750) words. Responses not within these limits will not be considered. You may type directly in the box, or compose your answer in a word
-processing program and paste into the field. Please do not use special characters such as bullets because the formatting may
not transmit properly.
All five honorees cared greatly about the success of Capella learners and most were heavily involved in bettering their communities and others. Dr. Ford in particular fulfilled this desire by helping others to help themselves. Describe how you plan to use your education to better your community or help others to help themselves, and how receiving this scholarship will help you in doing so?
All of our honorees brought great personal and professional successes to their work environment. What would you consider one of your greatest professional successes? How did your success benefit your organization and its people?
Here’s the readings:
About Mary Brown, PhD
Mary Brown, PhD Dr. Mary Brown joined Capella as adjunct faculty, becoming a core faculty member in 2006 and a faculty chair in 2011. Over the following years, Brown managed the information assurance and security degree programs, during which time the university was awarded the Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance/Cyber Defense designation three times, as well as NSA/DHS designations, which were made possible largely due to her hard work and commitment to continually improve the courses in the information assurance and security offerings.
About Dr. Robert C. Ford
Robert C. Ford Dr. Robert C. Ford began working at Capella University in 1997; he served as Dean of the School of Human Services (now part of the Harold Abel School of Social and Behavioral Sciences) from 1999 to the time of his death in August, 2001. Prior to the establishment of the School of Human Services, he served as chair of the Human Services program and guided its development.

Dr. Ford found great joy in exploring what he called the “oneness of the human race” with his students. He was a consummate academic, therapist, teacher, healer, and a practical man who lived his life in a way congruent with his beliefs. Dr. Ford dedicated his professional life to researching cultural pluralism. He studied the concerns of ethnic minority students and strived to reach and educate as many “human becomings” as he could in an effort to understand, teach, and live a diverse, educated, multicultural way of life.
About Helene Krivosha
Robert C. Ford Helene Krivosha was a founding member of the Capella University Board of Directors and served on the board from 1994 to 2004. She returned to the board in March 2005 in an emeritus role. Krivosha has extensive experience teaching in K-12 and Head Start programs. She has tutored dyslexic students at the University of Nebraska, Nebraska State Penitentiary, and privately. Krivosha has served on a number of municipal and statewide committees in Nebraska, including the Commission of the Status of Women, the Humanities Commission, and the Commission on Aging, where she was president. She has a Bachelor of Science in education from the University of Nebraska.
About Scott Sathers
Robert C. Ford Scott Sathers was a beloved and valued staff member of Capella University who died in the collapse of the I-35W bridge in August 2007 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Scott worked diligently in Enrollment Services, helping many learners realize their goals of earning their degree. Passionate about learning, Scott was a born motivator, a natural leader and an accomplished golfer.
About Dr. Loran Walker
Robert C. Ford Loran Walker was an inspiring faculty leader at Capella University who passed away unexpectedly in November 2014. During his time at Capella, Loran continually demonstrated a strong commitment to improving the Project Management offerings across the School of Business and Technology and the School of Undergraduate Studies. In addition, Loran was dedicated to improving the experience of his learners and remained active in the broader community of Project Management professionals. He was a frequent speaker at both regional and national Project Management International (PMI) meetings and conferences.

Passionate about teaching and learning, Loran worked to improve not only his teaching practice but also that of his peers. He was always the first to embrace new ways of engaging learners in Capella courses, always seeking to ensure that learners really understood and could apply Project Management concepts.

The essay questions will be evaluated based on relevance of the content, clarity of purpose, and writing style.

B.) finally,consider how your findings connect to your pre-reading thinking on peer pressure. C.) Reread the story focusing on the contrast that munro creates between “shining houses” and Mrs. Fullerton’s home.Record specific words and phrases that she uses, and then arrange them to create both verbal and visual message. Be creative as possible and consider using color,space,size,and typeface to present your contrasts. One example would be if a hine was referred to as very elaborate and ornate. You migth want to use a fancy typeface and gold and silver colors to write out the words. Your spacing could reflect the overall layout of the neighborhood. In terms of overall appearance you could consider forms of concrete poetry.Remember these are only suggestions; let your creativity flow. D.)Consider the following statement.” The main character in ‘The shining Houses’ is a quintessential canadian character -she would not exist in any other culture”.Explain how this is true. E.)Choose a land- use or re-zoning controversy in your community. Identify and summarize the opposing points of view; then briefly explain which group has the strongest case in your view.( If you are unaware to any controversies,your teacher can assist you with several examples.)