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After viewing the video clip Beat the Press: Media Coverage of Sex Crimes, use the following questions to guide your discussion board posts:
1. Should the media express outrage about crimes or should they just report the story?
2. How should the media report on sex crimes?
3. Should the media cover victim statements?
4. Does the media provide sufficient context when covering crime?
As the final step in your journey toward your Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, you will complete a capstone that integrates the knowledge and skills you have
developed throughout your program by creating a white paper and professional presentation. The white paper and presentation will address a real-life
workplace problem. You will identify the problem, provide an analysis of applicable research, apply sociological theory and concepts, and provide evidencebased recommendations.
A degree in sociology is beneficial in a variety of professional roles including human resources, leadership, management, and advocacy. In a professional
environment, individuals are bound to encounter conflict, and the methods through which the conflict is resolved, if employed appropriately, can strengthen
professional relationships and lead to promotion. Sociologists provide unique perspectives in addressing these types of problems by applying sociological theory
and research methodology to their analysis of the situation and to their evidence-based recommendations. In this vein, your white paper and presentation
should demonstrate your mastery in the field of sociology, making connections between its content and applications to the real world.
Evaluation of Capstone
This capstone will be assessed somewhat differently than other courses you have taken online at SNHU. There are two separate components, which are
submitted at different times during the course; however, they operate together to comprise the whole capstone experience and are not assessed separately. You
will be evaluated on both components as a unit in determining whether you have demonstrated proficiency in each outcome. Your instructor will guide you
through this process, keeping a running narrative of your strengths and weaknesses in relation to the outcomes as you progress through the class. Your work is
expected to meet the highest professional standards.
The project is divided into four milestones, which will be submitted at various points throughout the course to scaffold learning and ensure quality final
submissions. These milestones will be submitted in Modules Two, Three, Four, and Five. The final submission for Component 1 is due in Module Six, and the
final submission for Component 2 is due in Module Seven.
In this assignment you will demonstrate your mastery of the following course outcomes:
• Analyze group behavior through a sociological lens for a broader understanding of society
• Analyze and apply sociological research for making socially responsible, evidence-informed decisions that address contemporary social issues
• Employ professional, ethical, and appropriate communication in the dissemination of sociological information through customization of message
• Analyze social structures and processes within social institutions for recognizing patterns and relationships across cultures
• Evaluate the social construction of realities for their impact on human-social interactions and their consequences to society
• Develop feasible sociological questions for employing versatility of thought and problem-solving skills in addressing contemporary social issues
Write a 1-2 page paper reflecting on a current event in the media (an event that occurred sometime within the past months) demonstrating elements of this week’s reading. (Examples that easily come to mind include a story on cultural conflict or an example of two previously opposing groups working with one another.) Analyze the event based on concepts from your reading. How might a further understanding of the concepts from this week provide deeper insights into the Hot Topic? Excellent papers will fully meet the criteria below:
• Identify a specific “Hot Topic” describing the event, providing a citation/link to the news story inspiring the paper.
• Analyze the event through the various perspectives on the interaction of personality and culture; religion; love, etc.
• Provide perspective and insights to further understand the issues using psychological principles as the primary foundation of the analysis.
• Cite specific sources, research, concepts, etc. from the readings of Week Seven.
• Contain a well-developed introduction, body, and conclusion as the structure of the paper.
• Are grammatically and mechanically sound, as well as, free of spelling errors; apply content from the reading; cites sources using APA style.
We are reminded that brands are powerful and are images that are stored in our, and other peoples’ minds. Brands are helpful in making decisions about what to do, where to buy something, and where to go. Brands can make us spend money by tapping into our emotions.
Think about your personal brand – what could you state about it at this time? If someone hears your name, what do they think about you? Can you state if the answer to the last question makes you pleased or happy? What if your answer to the first question is that you do not have a brand? Not having a brand can affect your success by not helping you stand out or apart from others who apply to the same position or graduate school program as you.
So, how can you build your personal brand to help you secure the job or position in graduate school and other objectives you have mentioned in your personal marketing plans? Now is the time to create or update your personal brand. This personal marketing plan assignment is focused on the next year and how developing three to five brand-building action items or steps will help you with creating and/or enhancing your personal brand.
There are actions you might consider as you develop your brand-building plan such as: 1) join a student club or group, 2) find or apply for a work study position (it may be for the next school year), 3) contact your advisor regarding internship opportunities, 4) visit with your advisor and professors during their office hours to explore other career opportunities in your field of study, and 5) become more active on campus by meeting and talking with others as well as attending events.
Take time to think about your personal brand – be honest – do you have one or do you see that yours needs help. By considering the concepts mentioned above and making specific plans, such as the action items and steps, you should see that taking the time to reflect on your personal brand is critical and will be valuable to your future success.
Your Task: Create a brand-building action plan with three to five items or steps to be followed for the next year. For each item or step, you will need to be specific in defining the action you intend to take and complete along with a deadline. You will then need to state one or more of the outcomes you expect for each of the items or steps in your action plan.
Another valuable step in reinforcing your personal brand is to build and maintain professional relationships. The relationships can be with a classmate, supervisor, network contact, professor or staff member.
Your Task 2.0: Select three to five professional relationships you have established. State the type of relationship (as above, no names are required) and two actions per relationship that you can take to strengthen the association. Treat this part of the assignment as if you need to accomplish the actions within three months.