**THIS ASSIGNMENT HAS FOUR (4) SEPARATE QUESTIONS**
QUESTION 1:
In this discussion, we will explore the forms, causes, and approaches to burnout. When you describe ideas that are not your own, be sure to paraphrase and not use direct quotations.
Address the following in your initial post: You are a forensic psychologist working for the police, in the courts, or in corrections. You are experiencing vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue, causing feelings of burnout and dissatisfaction in your career. How could you have prevented or avoided it, or what adjustments could you make to improve the situation?
QUESTION 2:
Overview
In Milestone Two, you began your research for your amicus brief and constructed the Interest of Amici Curiae section. This included identifying the purpose, value, and importance of including forensic psychology perspectives in the criminal justice process. In Milestone Three, you will explain the position you take in the argument related to the topic you selected in Milestone One. By including the theory that informs your perspective, you will adopt a structured approach to analyzing and presenting the argument, as it is typically done in the forensic psychology field.
As a reminder, ensure that your writing for this assignment is in your own words. Avoid using direct quotations. If you paraphrase from an article, be sure to cite it. It is critical when composing arguments in an amicus brief that all positions be supported with research. Be sure to include at least one primary resource; the other resource may be either a primary or secondary resource. Peer-reviewed resources refer to published articles in which one or more qualified professionals have reviewed the work to ensure quality. Primary research involves research in which the authors collected their own data. Secondary resources are those that review others’ studies and articles (the authors did not collect their own data).
Supporting Materials
The following resource supports your work on the milestones and the project:
Resource: Amicus Brief Topics Use this document to review potential topics for this milestone. It includes supplemental information on each topic.
Directions
Compose your argument, supported by research, either in support of or refuting the topic position.
Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:
Part One: Summary of the Argument
- Summary: Compose a summary of the position taken in the argument related to the selected topic. Consider the following:
- What are the important points of the argument?
- What position would you take on this topic as a forensic psychologist?
- What theory supports the position discussed in the argument?
Part Two: Argument
- Relevant Theory: Explain one psychological,
sociological, or criminological theory within forensic psychology
relevant to the argument for the selected topic. Consider the following:
- Why did you choose this theory?
- Is the theory psychological, sociological, or criminological? Did that affect your decision to choose the theory?
- Theory Application: Discuss how the selected theory can support the argument. Consider the following:
- What about this theory supports the argument?
- How does your research support why this theory is suitable for the topic?
- Theory Limits: Discuss the limits of the selected theory. Consider the following:
- Is there some aspect of the topic that the theory does not address?
- What arguments can be made to address those aspects?
- Conclusion: Discuss the conclusions supported by your theory in the argument. Consider the following:
- How does the selected theory support the argument?
- How can the argument be summarized in a way that makes the position clear to the audience?
What to Submit
Amicus Brief Template Submit your completed sections of the Amicus Brief Template. This section should be 2–3 pages in length. Sources should be cited according to APA style.
QUESTION 3:
Each discussion is meant to be a collaborative space for conversation in which to process the concepts within the course. To ensure an interesting and respectful discussion, you are encouraged to think creatively about your initial posts and build upon the points made by your peers. Discussing challenges that face our world often means investigating opinions and ideas different from your own. Remember to remain thoughtful and respectful towards your peers and instructor in your discussion post and replies, as discussed in the Module One Overview. It is also important to review the module resources and read the prompts in their entirety before participating in the discussion.
Create one initial post and follow up with at least two response posts.
For your initial post, address the following:
- Identify a scientific topic that interests you. This might be something that you want to learn more about or perhaps something that has always fascinated you.
- Summarize the topic in 1–3 sentences.
- Develop a research question about the topic. What do you want to know about it? What connections, causes, or effects are you curious about?
- How might having a greater awareness of diversity and bias benefit scientific research on your question?
QUESTION 4:
Overview
An essential part of developing critical analysis skills is self-reflection. In this activity, you will have the opportunity to consider how critically analyzing your topic of diversity has affected your life and how you view the world around you. This is your time to think about your personal experiences and your beliefs, assumptions, and values. Completing this activity will result in a draft of the reflection section of your project. It also provides an opportunity to obtain valuable feedback from your instructor that you can incorporate into your project submission.
Directions
In this activity, you will describe how using critical analysis influences your life and your perspectives. First, you will describe how critical analysis skills have affected your personal experience. Next, you will describe how examining your bias has influenced how you perceive the world. Finally, you will explain how critical analysis skills can positively impact your academic or professional lives.
Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:
- Describe how critically analyzing your topic has positively informed your personal experience.
- Describe how examining your bias has altered the way you perceive the world.
- Explain how critically analyzing diversity can positively influence your field of study or profession.
What to Submit
Submit your short paper as a 1- to 2-page Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Sources should be cited according to APA style. Consult the Shapiro Library APA Style Guide for more information on citations.