Analyzing a Major Issue

Before starting the paper:

• Review the major concepts of social psychology in the textbook.
• Select a topic from the list.
• • Affirmative Action (may focus on affirmative action for racial or
    minorities, gender, or sexual orientation)
  • Bullying (may focus on school bullying or cyberbullying)
  • Violence in the media
  • Development and influence of gangs
  • Hate crimes against gays or other minorities
  • Domestic violence (may focus on married couples or dating
    couples)
• Locate and read at least three (3) peer reviewed articles on the issuein the
  Strayer Library.
• • At least one (1) article should discuss the historical event(s) or legal
    decision(s) that make the issue a major one in the United States.
  • Two (2) of the articles should have different views about causes, effects,
    and ways to address the issue.

Write a five to seven (5-7)
page paper (1,000 to 1,200 words) in which you:

1. Provide an introduction to the paper with a thesis statement.
2. Describe at least three (3) key historical events and / or legal decisions
   that make the issue a major or important one in the U.S.
3. Discuss at least three (3) social psychology concepts addressed in the
   course that are related to the issue.
4. Analyze at least three (3) challenges individuals and law enforcement
   agencies face with the issue.
5. Explain your agreement with at least three (3) statements by authors of the
   references cited.
6. Explain your disagreement with at least two (2) statements by authors of the
   references cited.
7. Recommend at least two (2) ways that individuals should address the issue to
   help improve social elements involved in the issue.
8. Suggest at least two (2) ways those in criminal justice (police officers,
   prosecuting attorneys, and  / or judges) should address the issue.
9. Provide a conclusion to the paper that includes a reference to the thesis
   statement and contains a summary of the main points.
10. Provide at least three (3) external peer-reviewed references to support your
    paper.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch
  margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or
  school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional
  instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s
  name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and
  the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length or
  word count.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this
assignment are:

• Describe the major theories within the field of social psychology.
• Develop an increased understanding of the dynamic between society and
  individuals.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in social
  psychology.
• Write clearly and concisely about social psychology using proper grammar and
  mechanics.

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