Week 6 ForumSocietal changes have led to a change in the nature of initiation rites associated with transition into adulthood. Are young adults better off today as a result of the changes? What are some initiation rites that you experienced and did they help or hinder your transition into adulthood? Identify a rite of passage and discuss its impact on the transition into adulthood. Week 7 ForumInstructions: Please respond to the following questions: What do you think is the most challenging change/s in physical, cognitive, social or emotional development that occur in in late adulthood? What approaches would you recommend to alleviate some of the impact of these changes? If you believe that the changes are inevitable, why do you hold that belief? Support your writing with information from our readings.**300 words minimum each**

Research proposal:Research Proposal InstructionsChoosing a Topic - Read the Research Paper Instructions on Canvas before choosing a topic.- Then, think of an ethical dilemma related to your major or career goals.- You can choose a topic that has been in the news for a while, such as climate change or gun control. Or, you may find it interesting to research a newly emerging topic, such as cultural appropriation or artificial intelligence. It can also work to choose a topic connected to a specific job, such as how psychologists should approach ____, how real estate brokers should approach ___, etc., filling in the blank with a dilemma.Grading: Your proposal grade will be based on the detail and thoroughness of your answers to the following questions.Questions: Answer each of the following in 6-8 sentences:1. What ethical dilemma have you chosen? Why is it controversial?2. Why does this interest you? How does it relate to your major or career goals?3. What are a few key issues that you hope to explore in your research?Annotated bibliography:Annotated Bibliography InstructionsOverview - The annotated bibliography will list sources for your research project, presented with bibliographical details and short annotation paragraphs.- If you have not done so, please read the Research Paper Instructions on Canvas before completing this assignment.Sources: Include the following sources in your annotated bibliography: - At least 6 peer-reviewed sources- At least 4 other reputable outside sourcesThe research paper will also cite a professional code of ethics and two course readings, but you do not need to include those in your annotated bibliography.Finding Peer-Reviewed Sources- Peer-reviewed sources include scholarly journal articles or books published by university presses (Harvard University Press, State University of New York Press, etc.).- The Lynn library books page (including an ebooks page) and scholarly articles page can help you find these sources.- The best sources for this project will be ones that give a good overview of your topicwithout too much technical terminology. For example, you may find a book chapter that summarizes background facts about your topic. For journal articles, the best are often survey articles that summarize the results from several previous studies.Finding Other Reputable Sources- Other reputable outside sources include news reports, government data, or interviews or videos from recognized experts. These kinds of sources can be especially helpful if your topic has been in the news recently and there are late-breaking developments not discussed in your peer-reviewed sources.- Be sure to avoid authors that are biased or do not have expertise on the topic.- Many of the items linked on the Opposing Viewpoints in Context site would work well as reputable outside sources.Bibliography Format- Give the full bibliographic information for each source using APA style, as you would on an APA References page (the library APA page can help for this).- Also, remember to put entries in alphabetical order by the author’s last name.Annotation Paragraphs- Under each entry, include an annotation paragraph of 150-200 words, using correct spelling, grammar, and writing style.- Use this paragraph to summarize the source’s main ideas and evaluate its usefulness and relevance to your research (for example, what themes or data from the source you may want to incorporate into your paper).- Some other things you discuss, when relevant, are the authority or background of the author, the intended audience, and how the source fits with your other sources.Grading: Each entry will form 10% of the bibliography grade, with your score for each entry based on the following criteria.20% Type of source: 6 peer-reviewed, 4 other reputable outside sources20% Bibliography format: Include full bibliographic information for each source, using correct APA style. List sources in alphabetical order.60% Annotation paragraphs: Include 150-200 words per source. Summarize and evaluate your sources as described above. Use correct spelling, grammar, and writing style.Research paper:Genre: Persuasive Length: 4500-5000 wordsTopic: Choose an ethical dilemma that arises in a profession related to your major or career plans. Feel free to be creative :) In the paper, you will present background information concerning the dilemma, apply two ethical theories and a professional code of ethics to it, and defend your own proposed solution to the dilemma. Sources: 8 outside research sources (at least 6 peer-reviewed), 1 professional code of ethics, and 2 other course readingsList of Sections: Use the following sections in this order.1. Introduction (5% of the paper): Draw in the reader in an engaging way and introduce your topic. Make the last sentence a thesis presenting the solution you will defend.2. Background (30% of the paper): Present background details about your dilemma, including how it arises in a profession, relevant facts, history, laws, and current events, and some responses to the dilemma that have been considered. Give a general overview, while also focusing in particular on facts that will feed into your persuasive arguments later in the paper. Cite from 8 outside research sources as part of the background section. 6 should be peer-reviewed sources (scholarly journal articles or books published by university presses). Other sources can include news reports, essays, interviews, or videos from recognized and unbiased authorities.3. Theory Application (20% of the paper): Choose two ethical theories covered in the course—(a) Benedict’s cultural relativism, (b) Kant’s categorical imperative (either form), (c) Regan’s modified categorical imperative, (d) Mill’s utilitarianism, (e) Aristotle’s virtue ethics, or (f) Noddings’ care ethics. For each of the two you choose, take a paragraph to summarize the view and explain what it might recommend regarding your dilemma. Cite details from the relevant course reading for each theory.You can focus on theories that fit with your own eventual solution. For example, if you will give broadly utilitarian arguments later in the paper, then start here by describing what Mill would say about your topic. Alternatively, you may want to bring in a theory that you will ultimately reject. For example, if you will later argue that cultural relativism is inappropriate for resolving your dilemma, you could preview its response here, while noting that you will ultimately reject the theory.4. Professional Code Application (10% of the paper): Choose a professional code of ethics that relates to your dilemma and explain what it might recommend in regards to your topic, citing from the code of ethics. Give a general overview, while focusing in particular on details that feed into your persuasive arguments below.5. Persuasive Arguments (30% of the paper): Propose and defend a specific solution to your dilemma, using logically-compelling arguments. Your solution can be a certain “side” of the debate you believe is correct, or a more limited proposal or intervention to help address the dilemma. Do not just survey the different sides of the debate or summarize views you found in your research. Instead, defend a specific thesis with your own creative arguments. Bring in facts and concepts from earlier sections of the paper to help support your main claims. Anticipate questions or objections people might have about your solution and respond to them as part of this section. 6. Conclusion (5% of the paper): Signal the end of the paper and summarize your main conclusions. End with a memorable closing. Format and Documentation: Format the paper in APA style, using the Lynn Library Pre-Formatted APA Paper template. In addition, use correct APA style documentation, including quotation marks and in-text citations for direct quotes, in-text citations for paraphrases, and an APA style References page listing all sources used. Help with APA style can be found on the Lynn Library APA site. Librarians are also happy to help you create or proofread any needed citations.Grading: Your grade will be determined as follows, with the instructions above outlining the goals for each section. Papers short of the required length will lose points for not covering some sections in the expected level of detail.25% Background section25% Ethical theory and professional code sections25% Persuasive argument section5% Introduction and conclusion10% Spelling, grammar, and writing style10% APA format, citations, and References pageIn addition to your grade, which will be based on the above criteria, I will also complete a standard rubric associated with the paper on Canvas. The rubric marks will not directly affect your grade, but can give you a sense of how you are doing in various areas of the writing process. The row for Content Area will relate to paper content concerning background, ethical theories, and a professional code of ethics. The row for Writing Strategy will relate to your setup of the required paper sections.Research presentation:Research Proposal InstructionsChoosing a Topic - Read the Research Paper Instructions on Canvas before choosing a topic.- Then, think of an ethical dilemma related to your major or career goals.- You can choose a topic that has been in the news for a while, such as climate change or gun control. Or, you may find it interesting to research a newly emerging topic, such as cultural appropriation or artificial intelligence. It can also work to choose a topic connected to a specific job, such as how psychologists should approach ____, how real estate brokers should approach ___, etc., filling in the blank with a dilemma.Grading: Your proposal grade will be based on the detail and thoroughness of your answers to the following questions.Questions: Answer each of the following in 6-8 sentences:1. What ethical dilemma have you chosen? Why is it controversial?2. Why does this interest you? How does it relate to your major or career goals?3. What are a few key issues that you hope to explore in your research

Select two distinct advertisements that promote or feature a brand of clothing. For instance, you could select an ad for Ann Taylor and one for Ralph Lauren. Closely analyze the details in the different ads. Be sure to focus on the physical traits, body language, and physical appearance of the "characters" or models in the ads. Consider that these features are promoted based on the particular audience each ad is trying to reach.InstructionsIn a two to three page paper, write an ad analysis that addresses the social concepts depicted in the ads. Review the sections from the module about class, gender/LGBTQ+, and social mobility. For each advertisement, address and expand on the following questions:What social class do you think is being depicted?What gender aspirations or identities, including LGBTQ+, do you think are being appealed to?To what extent is a social and/or economic status being depicted?What does ownership of this clothing brand presumably signify about the potential customers?Conclude your analysis with a paragraph that summarizes the reviews of the ads and how they demonstrate the social concepts. Attach a screenshot or picture of each advertisement to your submission.Follow APA format and cite references, and include a reference list.Consider the following outline for how to write your ad analysis:Introduction: of the two advertisements—Advertisement A and Advertisement B.Advertisement A: Address the physical traits, body language, and physical appearance of the "characters" or models in the ad. Answer the following questions that address the concepts of class, gender/LGBTQ+, and social mobility:What social class do you think is being depicted?What gender aspirations or identities, including LGBTQ+, do you think are being appealed to?To what extent is a social and/or economic status being depicted?What does ownership of the clothing brand presumably signify about the potential customers?Advertisement B: Address the physical traits, body language, and physical appearance of the characters or models in the ad. Answer the following questions class, gender/LGBTQ+, and social mobility:What social class do you think is being depicted?What gender aspirations or identities, including LGBTQ+, do you think are being appealed to?To what extent is the viewer being asked to identify with a given social and/or economic status?What does ownership of the clothing brand presumably signify about the potential customersConclusion: Summarize your review of the ads and include how they demonstrate the social concepts.Include the advertisements that you used.