Students will evaluate and analyze their own lives using the lens of sociology. Students will write a short biography wherein they highlight the sociological factors that have influenced their life. These can include social class, religion, race/ethnicity, position in the global social structure, or any other topics covered in this class. Students must identify, define, and apply at least 10 sociological concepts and theories in their analysis. To gain a […]

Write a paragraph describing how confirmation bias and selective attention work in the ‘1st set of 3 websites’. 2. Write a paragraph describing how confirmation bias and selective attention work in the ‘2nd set of 3 websites’ 1st group of 3 sites: Google.com Botswana – https://news.google.com/nwshp?hl=en&tab=wn&ei=PDMVVsKGKobZ-QHkvrCIAg&ved=0CAUQqS4oBQ&authuser=0&edchanged=1&ned=en_bw Google.com India – https://news.google.com/nwshp?hl=en&tab=wn&ei=PDMVVsKGKobZ-QHkvrCIAg&ved=0CAUQqS4oBQ&authuser=0&edchanged=1&ned=in Google.com Australia – https://news.google.com/nwshp?hl=en&tab=wn&ei=vDYVVoLsOczm-QGH8KaIBg&ved=0CAUQqS4oBQ&edchanged=1&ned=au&authuser=0 2nd group of 3 sites: Boston Globe – http://www.boston.com/ Boston Herald – http://www.bostonherald.com/ Metrowest – http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/

After reading the article by Wade, write two to four insightful paragraphs discussing apologetics, attitudes, and persuasion as discussed in the article and in Chapter 5 of your text. Remember this assignment is an exercise in critical thinking and spiritual growth. As such, there are no wrong answers. As long as you can back up your assertion with literature (the assigned text reading, assigned article reading and/or Scripture), then your […]

Read “The Hidden Side to Your Personality,” http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20180221-the-hidden-side-to-your-personality answer the following questions in a paragraph: 1. What is author’s main claim? 2. What is the most important assumption held by someone who agrees? How do you know? 3. What claim/reason/warrant could someone formulate using for your answer to the previous question? 4. What is the most important assumption held by someone who disagrees? 5. What claim/reason/warrant could someone formulate using […]