By Day 5 Respond to at least two colleagues by offering critiques of their analyses. Identify strengths in their analyses and strategies for presenting evaluation results to others. Identify ways your colleagues might improve their presentations. Identify potential needs or questions of the audience that they may not have considered. Provide an additional strategy for […]

Cort, B. (2018, Jan 3). Surprising truths about legalizing cannabis [Video]. TED. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmqtPaMMVuY What did you think? Did you learn something new? Do you agree or disagree with anything in the video? Why or why not? Grammar and formatting are included in the points for the assignment.  

  Is it possible that the issue of mental illness stigma can be more adequately addressed within a different healthcare model such as universal healthcare? Will it make a difference?  What are the benefits and challenges if the U.S. should have a National Healthcare System?

 Why might a profitable motel shut down in the long run if the land on which it is located becomes extremely valuable due to surrounding economic development? What kinds of costs are involved in making a decision to shut down? 

 Choose a topic on a limited/focused/local environmental issue or problem in order to complete the outline Outline Template: I. Title and name A. Introduction 1. State environmental problem and give background a. Background details b. Background details c. Continue as needed . . . 2. Environmental problem a. Environmental problem details b. Environmental problem details […]

Discussion 2: Contemplating Your Future The NASW Code of Ethics makes a number of statements about social workers’ responsibility to study, use, and engage in research and evaluation. In the past, many social workers had difficulty thinking of themselves as knowledgeable and capable in research, despite completing the required research course in school. Think of […]

Instructors and professors often comment that they learn much more about their subject matter when they begin to teach it. When they try to explain the topic to someone else they begin to connect concepts in new ways. They anticipate questions that students might ask, consider different viewpoints, and think more critically. For this Discussion, […]

What is a leader? This may seem like a simple question, but an individual’s response to the question may depend on the individual and his or her situation. Leadership contains elements of personality, personal characteristics, skills, and knowledge. Leadership can be demonstrated within human services organizations as well as in the organizations’ interactions with stakeholders […]

What are your short- and long-term professional goals? Do they include moving into a leadership and management position? Transitioning from clinical to administrative roles is not uncommon in social work practice. It is useful, however, to think about relevant skills, knowledge, and professional experiences that will prepare you for the transition. In addition, you should […]

 reply (1)  White privilege emerged out of racial consciousness among whites and was later codified into “slave codes” during the 18th century. Does white privilege still exist in the criminal justice system? If so, how do whites and non-whites experience being labeled a criminal differently? Furthermore, why do you believe white privilege persists? Whom does […]