Introduction to Sociology

Discussion Forum

What are some of the reference groups that are important to you? How did you choose them? What functions do they serve?

1. Chapter 6 - Social Interaction in Everyday Life

2. Chapter 7 - Groups and Organization Macionis,John T. (2005). Sociology (15th ed.). Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Prentice Hall.

Comprehensive Assignment

Discuss the following: 1. Define social interaction and explain how different social structures contribute to interaction in your society. 2. What is the language of your society and how does it influence interaction? 3. What are the social groups in your society and what role do they play 4. What are the formal organizations and what role do they play throughout the society. What are the benefits or disadvantages of these groups and their role. This assignment should be in APA format and include references and citations as warranted and should be no less than 1 1/2 - 2 pages

Research in Criminal Justice

Discussion Board

Should it make any difference in the forms of communication that as a professional you use a combination of texting and the English language? How important is it that you learn to write correctly?

All discussion boards must have a minimum of 150 words. It must follow the APA format with citations one of which must be your text.

Assignment

Watch the YouTube video listed under "Learning Resources." As an officer in a jail, you are required to write three reports from this video. Pick three out of the four scenarios to write your reports. Use Chapters 7, 8, and 9 as your guide for what is needed in a report. You need to demonstrate an understanding of these chapters in all three reports you write.

She is in the process of changing the video, I will send you the link as soon as she repost it!

Examples of reports:

• Types of Police Reports-http://www.slideshare.net/ballroom16/criminal-justice5

• Understanding Probable Cause-http://yourpolicewrite.com/report-writing-powerpoints/understanding-probable-cause/

• Four Types of Reports-http://yourpolicewrite.com/report-writing-powerpoints/5b-four-types-reports/

• Four Types of Police Reports Chart-http://yourpolicewrite.com/four-types-police-reports/chart-four-types-police-reports/

Reynolds, J. (2011). The criminal justice report writing guide for officers. Winter Haven, FL: Polk State College; ISBN 9781470164454