Category: Sociology

For the following essay, please edit and add the remaining parts that my instructor provided. 
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You are missing nominal and operational definitions of all of your concepts (your outcome and your causal factors).
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Specifically, what type of sample will you draw and why…and what are the pros and cons of the sampling method you choose.
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ASA format on in-text citations. type in info on consent form.
Tie in concepts from the reading I provided.
Please make sure to add 2 pages of work to have sufficient information for the comments being made. 

I have most of the paper typed out I just need it to sounds a little better and extended 2 pages.
Your final product is a 12-page ASA-formatted paper that pulls together all of the sections you’ve worked on throughout the
semester and adds your Community Improvement proposal. This is an academic paper, so it should be well-organized,
coherent, and free of grammatical and spelling errors. The information it should cover will include, but is not limited to:
1. A brief literature review of key themes relevant to communities and crime and specific to your community. You should
collect and review at least 5 sources, with at least 3 from outside of this class
2. A description of the community. Include current demographics (size, racial and ethnic composition, age of population,
rental versus owned housing, location, etc.) and crime statistics.
3. The type and amount of business and industry if relevant. You may want to interview a business owner.
4. Residents’ perceptions of the community and crime. You will interview at least two citizens.
5. Police officers’ perceptions of the community and crime. You will interview at least one police officer or politician.
6. Local politicians’ perceptions of the community and crime.
7. A description of community organizations, including local non-profits, churches and neighborhood associations, if
relevant. How does each contribute to the community? You will interview at least one community organizer.
8. A proposal for Community Organizing and Improvement based on what you learned about your community’s residents,
resources, perceptions and problems with local crime prevention and control.
9. A summary of the project, and how it connects to broader themes related to communities and crime.

To what extent can economic inequality within a capitalist system be considered functional, even if it generates hardship for some individuals? Can there be a level of inequality that becomes detrimental to the overall functioning of the system? How might sociologists from different theoretical perspectives answer this question?
Use all sociological theories: functionalism, conflict, symbolism, and feminism.
Essay assignments should conform to APA format
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/index.htmlLinks to an external site.
Use a 12-point font
Single-spaced
It should be a Word (.doc or .docx)

In a ten-page essay, examine the contrasting approaches to death and burial in modern American culture and Indigenous South Asian societies. Explore how these burial practices reflect deeper cultural attitudes towards death and the afterlife, and how they serve as mechanisms for coping with loss and honoring the deceased.
Your essay should delve into the rituals, customs, and symbolism associated with death and burial in each culture. Consider factors such as religious beliefs, societal norms, historical influences, and geographic landscapes that shape these practices.
Highlight the significance of death in both cultures, discussing how it is perceived, understood, and commemorated. Analyze the role of community support, family dynamics, and spiritual beliefs in the grieving process, and how these elements are manifested in funeral rites and memorial traditions.
Furthermore, critically assess the impact of globalization, modernization, and cultural exchange on traditional burial practices in both American and South Asian contexts. Examine whether there are shifts towards more secular or alternative forms of burial, and the implications of these changes on cultural identity and collective memory.
Ultimately, your essay should provide a nuanced understanding of how death and burial rituals serve as profound expressions of cultural values, offering insights into the human experience of mortality and the enduring quest for meaning in life and death.
make sure to use some these books listed below for information to use in the essay. make sure when you  use direct quotes from a book that you cite it. 

Discussion Prompt
Describe in your own words the core principles of advanced academic research and writing based on C. Wright Mills’ conceptualization of “intellectual craftsmanship.” Then make connections between Mills’ model of scholarly investigation and his original thesis of the sociological imagination outlined in “The Promise” in Unit 3. Then discuss how this relates to research as a graduate student. In your writing, include insights, observations, and examples from your research-related experiences in this course. Use in-text citation, and include an APA-formatted reference entry for each cited source at the end of your post. 
Submission Guidelines 
You are responsible for posting a substantive, thoughtful reflection on this week’s topics, including any questions posed by the instructor in the Discussion section. Do not merely summarize what you read, but share your reactions (thoughts, ideas, emotions) and analyze them critically. You should also provide references to the course material, formatted appropriately using APA style.   

*Final Project Reflection Paper Guidelines** 3-5 PAGES For the Group Project **Introduction:**
– Begin by briefly summarizing the final project and its objectives.
– Introduce the purpose of the reflection paper: to provide a critical analysis of the process of completing the final project, including challenges faced, group dynamics, and personal insights gained.
**Project Overview:**
– Provide a brief overview of your final project, including the scenario developed, analysis conducted, and reconstruction plan proposed.
– Mention the medium chosen for the presentation and any unique features or aspects of your project.
**Process and Methodology:**
– Describe how your group approached the final project, including the methods used for scenario development, analysis, and reconstruction planning.
– Discuss any challenges encountered during the project and how your group addressed them.
– Reflect on the effectiveness of your group’s collaboration and communication strategies.
**Group Dynamics:**
– Evaluate the level of participation and contribution from each group member.
– Reflect on how your group managed disagreements or conflicting ideas.
– Discuss strategies to ensure equal participation and collaboration among group members.
**Creativity and Enjoyment:**
– Reflect on the most enjoyable aspects of the project and why they were enjoyable.
– Discuss whether you felt the project allowed for creativity and innovation.
– Share any ideas or elements of your project that you found particularly creative or unique.
**Impact and Insights:**
– Reflect on whether the thought experiment of imagining societal collapse and reconstruction made you think more deeply about the world we live in and the future of our societies and cities.
– Discuss any insights or perspectives gained from the project that you hadn’t considered before.
– Reflect on the relevance of urban sociology concepts in understanding and addressing real-world societal challenges.
**Conclusion:**
– Summarize the key points discussed in your reflection paper.
– Reflect on the overall value of the final project experience and its impact on your understanding of urban sociology and society.
– Discuss any lessons learned or areas for improvement in future collaborative projects.
**Additional Questions for Reflection:**
1. How did your group navigate the scenario development process, considering the complexities of societal collapse and reconstruction?
2. Did the project spark any new ideas or perspectives on the role of urban communities in shaping society’s future?
3. How did your group incorporate urban sociology theories and concepts into your analysis and reconstruction plan?
4. Reflecting on the project, do you feel more equipped to analyze and address societal challenges in real-world contexts critically?
5. How did the project enhance your understanding of the interconnectedness between social, economic, and political factors in urban communities?
6. In what ways did the project encourage interdisciplinary thinking and collaboration?
7. How did the project contribute to your personal and academic growth in urban sociology?

The assignment is pretty open ended. The topic basically covers who Sir Charles Warren was, the circumstances surrounding his investigation, the barriers faced with the investigation and what led to him ultimately stepping down from the force, and the impact this had on the Jack the Ripper the investigation as a whole. I’ve attached the rubric and the syllabus which explains briefly what the paper is, our prof doesn’t provide a full detailed outline of the paper instructions.

The rubric of the PPT presentation (12 points) will be based on the following criteria:
Your narrative in audio (or video) in 2 more minutes (4 points)  ________
Content (2 points) ________
· Clear explanations of main points.
· Relevant terms are explained clearly and simply.
Organization (2 points) ________
· Presentation logically structured.
· Presentation neither too long nor too short.
Delivery (2 points) ________
· Appropriate expressions (Voice-Over Slides).
· PowerPoint, Handouts, or any type of visual aids and/or multimedia.
Overall exceptional excellence (2 points) ________
· This is a discretionary point to reward students with the best presentation (such as a video presentation).

Everything is included in Word,  remember, this is not an official essay, but all the questions should be answered in full paragraphs, no sources are needed. 
Preface the question being answered with the question number
Cambria, 12-pt font, single-spaced
if you need citations, please use ASA style 

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1469540505053093
Let me know if you u need any materials. I just need concise answers that question work