Solutions to Climate Change

Option #1: Solutions to Climate Change

Climate change is an environmental problem occurring on an immense scale, extending to every natural area on Earth. Solutions have been presented to help stop climate change. Will they actually work? What could we do to help them? In this assignment, research one solution to climate change and then write a paper covering the following:

1. Summarize the effects of climate change on the environment.
2. Present your solution to climate change and how it would work.
3. Present your hypothesis describing the exact impacts of your solution that may be observed and how that impact could be assessed. What data would need to gather and what would you expect it to look like to indicate the solution is working?
4. What issues might prevent the solution from working? Will it work everywhere? Are there modifications that could be made to make it work better?
5. How can you personally help make the solution work?

Requirements:

• Your written paper should be two to three pages in length, not counting the title and reference pages, which you must include.
• You need to cite at least two sources for this assignment, outside of the textbook. 
• Your paper must be formatted according to APA CITATIONS 

A health impact assessment

A health impact assessment (HIA),  For this assignment, imagine you asked asked to conduct a HIA for a proposed waste management facility in your community.

In a paper of 1,250-words address the following questions and issues:

1. Provide an overview and description of the stages of an health impact assessment. How is it different from other forms of assessment, such as an environmental impact assessment or a community health assessment?
2. What information would you need about the proposed project?
3. What information would you need about the community to understand the potential health effects?
4. What recommendations would you propose to promote positive health effects? What recommendations would you propose to mitigate adverse health effects?
5. Which decision makers would need this information? Why?

unit 8 discussion stats

Geometric CalculationsIn this unit, you will be studying geometry. Geometry is used in everyday life, often without even realizing it. One common use is in home improvements. We use area when we are purchasing carpet, tile or kitchen counters. We use perimeter when purchasing crown molding or a chair rail. For this discussion, we will be using perimeter and area to begin designing a backyard shed.Using Geometry to Make Your Getaway.You desperately need a place to get away and relax. There is no money in the budget to purchase the materials to build one, but there might be another way. Your favorite building supply store is having a contest and will build a man cave or she shed for the lucky winner. To enter, you design and submit the plans and the store chooses the winning design and builds it for the winner free of charge.Post 1Choose one of the following as the shape of your shed – square, or rectangle – and list the dimensions. Each dimension (length, width, etc.) must be 15 feet or less.Find the area of the floor of your getaway using the appropriate formula. Don’t forget to use the correct units for area. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth, if necessary.Go to the website of your favorite building supply store and get the price of the flooring you would like to use. Remember, the sky is the limit since you are planning on winning the contest and the store will be paying the bill. Include the link to the flooring so we can admire your choice. Using the area, find the approximate cost of the flooring. This is a money amount, so round your answer accordingly.Review an example of a response for this Discussion.Post 2Your friend needs someone to double check the calculations for the luxurious shed. You have always been good at math, so you gladly help out. Check the area calculation for accuracy. If it is incorrect, tactfully explain the error, but do not post the correction. Instead, allow your classmate to post the correction. While you are at it, you decide to determine the perimeter of your friend’s shed. Include the correct units for the perimeter. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth, if necessary.Review an example of a response for this Discussion.Post 3Choose one of your classmate’s posts and calculate a rough estimate of the total cost of the shed. Make sure you choose a post that does not already have an average calculated. One way to find the building cost is using the average cost per square foot. Do an internet search for “average building cost per square foot by zip code” to find a website that provides the averages. Make sure you give the web address for the website that you use.Calculate the rough estimate by multiplying the area of the shed by the average from the website. Show all work. Does this estimate seem reasonable? Why or why not?Review an example of a response for this Discussion.Discussion GuidelinesIn this unit’s Discussion, you will interact with your classmates on the course content. Remember, your goal for Discussion Assignments is to ensure that:Responses are on topic, original, and contribute to the quality of the Discussion.Responses make frequent, informed references to unit material.Responses are clearly written.You submit two or more Discussion Board responses to classmates as described in the Discussion Question that are thoughtful and advance the Discussion.Keep in mind that when you post, you should include references to the textbook and any material found online. The class is all about sharing knowledge, so use Discussions as a way of creating a community resource for yourself and your classmates.

Discussion

1. What role do the more developed nations play—intentionally or unintentionally—in fostering illness in the less developed nations?

SOCW6200

 Submit a 2- to 4-page paper in which you review the approach taken by the social worker in Brandon’s case. Identify how the social worker might have used the ecological model to understand Brandon’s situation based on a person-in-environment perspective. Explain the use of the ecological model in this case on micro, mezzo, and macro levels. Describe strengths the social worker may have missed in assessing Brandon and his mother. Review the challenges that the social worker identifies and explain the impact the abuse could have had on Brandon had his strengths not been identified and addressed. Please use the Learning Resources to support your answer. 

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Assignment: Reflection Essay: Positive Social Change—An Evolving Perspective

As demonstrated in this course, there is no one single definition for terms such as social responsibility and social change. These are complex concepts determined by multiple factors. You may now recognize some of the key contributing factors that lead to social responsibility in action. Has your initial understanding of social responsibility and social change evolved through your work in this course? Have the shared comments of colleagues as well as the Learning Resources provided further insight into the value of working collectively to achieve social change?

In this Reflection Essay, you reflect on how this course has influenced your overall understanding and approach to positive social change.

To prepare for this Assignment: 

• Review Walden University’s General Education Learning Outcome “Change” in the Course Project Overview and Guidelines document in this week’s resources. Consider how the General Education DEEP-C Model contributed to your ability to discover and evaluate ideas from different perspectives, and is instrumental in your progress toward achieving personal goals and effecting positive social change.
• Revisit definitions of social responsibility in light of all the information you have considered throughout this course. 
• Read Chapters 11 and 12 in the Loeb course text.

Due by Sunday 1-7-18

Write a 4-paragraph essay in which you briefly analyze the importance and feasibility of working toward social change. Address the following:

• Describe how your perspective has evolved or changed through this course and how you believe it will continue to evolve after the course. 
• Explain how this experience has influenced your ability to create positive social change beyond the term of this course.
• If you choose to engage in the social issue you researched in this course, address how you will prevent burnout and engage others in your cause. 

Provide at least three references using proper APA format. 

Research proposal of black ethnic minority youth and gang in London

What should your PhD proposal contain?
 

It is best to structure your proposal as follows:
A working title – Your title should give a clear indication of the  intent of your project, directing attention explicitly to the central  issue that you will address.
Overview of the research – In this section you should provide a short  overview of your research: the key issue(s) that you wish to  investigate, and why these are important. You should state why you have  chosen to apply to our Division at the University of Southampton. If you  want to, you can refer to the research areas and priorities of a  particular research grouping or supervisor.
Ground your research in existing literature – It is unlikely that you  can review all the relevant literature at this stage, but you should be  able to reflect some major debates and issues and to show your  familiarity with some of the main works addressing the research issue  that you are proposing. In this part of the proposal, you should  reference the most important texts related to the research, demonstrate  your understanding of the research issues, and identify existing gaps  (both theoretical and practical) that your research is intended to  address. A PhD is an original piece of research, so you should  demonstrate that your proposed topic has not been studied before, or  that you are taking a new perspective on an issue.
Research design, methodology and timescale – This section should  identify the information or data that you will need in order to address  the central issue of your research, how you are going to access the  material and the possible research methods or techniques that you will  use. You should also include some reflection on potential problems that  you may face in the research process (access to interviews, primary  material etc).
Timescale – Provide a realistic time plan for completing your research  degree study in, three years full-time or six years part-time for a PhD.
Indicative list of references and sources – Here you should list the  main published literature that you envisage using to guide your research  (with reference to the theoretical framework and the substance of the  research), as well any available data sources you may draw on.
The keys to writing a strong research proposal are to:
clearly state and explain your research idea. This may take the form of a  hypothesis or you may identify a more open-ended question or issue
establish the relevance and value of the proposed research question in the context of current academic thinking
describe and evaluate the data or source material you need for your research
outline a clear and practical methodology which enables you to address your research topic and to answer your research questions
suggest what you sort of impact your research might have, and what new areas your work might open up
demonstrate that your research will not take longer than three years full-time or six years part-time 
explain why you are qualified and capable of conducting the proposed research, and finally
do the above in a concise, unambiguous and grammatical manner.
 

Written assignment current event paper

Assignment Instructions

Assignment 2: Current Event
Due by 11:55p on Sunday of Week 5

Assignment 2 meets the following course objectives:

• Apply a sociological perspective to the social world.
• Analyze contemporary social issues using the sociological imagination and use sociological theories and concepts to analyze everyday life.
• Demonstrate the ability to identify, locate, and retrieve information related to the topics in the course.

Purpose

The primary goal of this exercise is to apply your developing sociological knowledge and skills to the analysis of a current event.

Writing Expectations

This should be 4-6 pages long, double-spaced, 11pt font (arial or times new roman), with 1" margins.

Instructions:

Choosing a Current Event. A current event refers to something that is happening in the world at present and they are usually described on the news and in mass media. You must choose a report (written, from the radio, or televised) of an event that has been reported on within 3 months of the assignment deadline. Remember, the event you choose must have some relevance to the study of society, and you must properly cite the source from which you got your report.

Describe the Current Event. Second, you will need to provide a brief summary of the current event. This should include details such as location, timing (i.e is this an ongoing event, does it appear to be a one time event, is this an example of an event that happens frequently), people involved, and any analysis offered by the report(er).

Analyzing the Current Event. The final step in the process is conducting an analysis of the current event using knowledge you have gained from the course to-date. The most important thing here is that the analysis should not just be your opinion about the current event, but grounded in sociological theory and prior research. You will need to use at least 4 sociological concepts covered in this course to analyze the current event (i.e. social construction, stratification, social control, crime, deviance). (hint: sociological concepts should be clearly identified, defined and then applied; any paraphrasing or direct quotes used from another source should include APA formatted in-text citations and a full citation at the end of the essay).  

Due Jan 3

Minimum 250 words – APA Format – must cite credible internet source

Choose ONE of the below 6 different laws, rules and regulations. Discuss: 

1. how your choice impacts the world of real estate finance.

What is the role of the federal government in real estate finance? For instance, the federal government's policies have direct impacts of the real estate market, and how real estate is bought and sold and financed through the following laws, rules and regulations:
CHOOSE ONE of these SIX:
1. The Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 (making many gains from sales of personal residences tax free);
 

2. The Mortgage Debt Relief Act of 2007 (providing tax relief to people how have lost residences to foreclosures);
 

3. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (providing federal funds for at-risk homeowners);
 

4. The Truth-in-Lending Act (requiring lenders to reveal total loan costs to consumers taking out loans);
 

5. The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (preventing lenders from discriminating against loan applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or dependency on public assistance); and
 

6. The Community Reinvestment Act (requiring lenders to meet the deposit and credit needs of their local communities). 

discussion

  Ethnicity affects individuals’ health in many different ways. Compare the effect of ethnicity on health for two ethnic groups (of your choice), summarizing and explaining the similarities and differences between them.