Whether or not you have a vested interest in the Public Safety profession, you have probably found yourself, at one point or another, engrossed by a particularly-lurid episode of Dateline or delighted by the edge-of-your-seat excitement in Netflix miniseries like Making a Murderer or When They See Us. This current trend of movies, television series, and podcasts based around real-life murderers and convictions has been dubbed the “true crime boom.” In CrimeReads‘s “True Crime Advice” column, author Tori Telfer explores this recent rash of programming that focuses on the darker sides of our society. Read “Is the ‘True Crime Boom’ a Real Thing?Links to an external site.,” and then respond to the questions below to weigh in on the benefits and drawbacks of this “deathly” obsession. (Note: You do not need to read the author’s response to the following question about JonBenét Ramsey.)

• Tori Telfer argues that America’s current obsession with true crime actually isn’t so new. What is one specific example that she provides to reinforce her claim that these interests and stories have been present in our society much earlier?
• The author also claims that, in our everyday lives, we all exhibit a morbid curiosity about death and murder. What are some of the small ways, mentioned by the author, that we show this strange interest? (Consider the section that begins, “This is why pearl-clutching articles about the ‘true crime boom’ annoy me so much.”) Can you think of any other daily behaviors or attitudes that display our predilection for topics such as serial killers and wrongful convictions?
• Telfer continues by arguing that current changes in media have also influenced this “boom.” What types of modern technologies, according to the author, have promoted the growth of true crime programming? Who specifically does the writer hold accountable for this production increase (i.e., the consumer or the creators)? Do you agree with her? Why or why not?
• Lastly, do you watch true crime? Why or why not? Whether or not you enjoy these shows, explain why you think that America loves to hear about these disturbing tales.

Please answer the following questions in a MLA format document and remember to not exceed of 250 words. Minimum and maximum of 250 WORDS. 

Week 2 Discussion: Evaluating Sources

In academic writing, it is essential to use sources that are not only relevant but also credible. To determine a source’s credibility, you should consider such inter-related factors as: the medium, the author, the publisher, the purpose, the date, citations, language, and presentation. More information can be found at the Northeastern Library (Links to an external site.) or hereLinks to an external site..
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For this discussion board, evaluate this source here (Links to an external site.) and, using these factors, determine if it would be an appropriate source to cite in an assignment about plagiarism among international students. Note: You may find that the source is NOT acceptable, and that’s fine.

In your first paragraph, write a one-paragraph (approximately 200-word) summary of the text you evaluated using APA citations as necessary.

In a second paragraph, explain why this is or isn’t an appropriate source. What are its strengths? What are its weaknesses? Provide a brief evaluation of the source using each of the CRAAP test questionsLinks to an external site. – why did it pass? Please list all components and address the questions. 

In a third paragraph, share your personal reaction to the article. Do you agree or disagree with its claims? What have you learned about academic integrity in the United States that has surprised or challenged you?

Finally, post a question to your classmates about the process you just engaged in.

From this point on, you must integrate at least one credible outside source in every Discussion Board post to support your argument unless otherwise noted. Include in-text citations and a full reference list.

Week 3 Discussion:

Please review the presentation about reading strategically Strategic reading.pptx  Download Strategic reading.pptxand Annotating.pptx Download Annotating.pptx.

Write 250 words

Read the article “Good Leadership Is About Asking Good Questions” (Hagel III, 2021) and annotate it. Your annotations will be graded based on whether you added the following: 

• 2-3 Reflective comment (RC) – this type of comment shows your understanding of the ideas in the text in relation to real-life experiences or to other readings in the course.
• 2-3 Critical comment (CC) – a critical comment may point out a weakness in the authors’ argument, lack of support or information, or even mention an idea that the authors have not considered in their article.
• 2-3 Critical question (CQ) – simply asking “What does this mean?” is not enough. You should think critically about the content you are reading and ask questions related to logic, credibility, reliability, implications, etc. For example, “Why did the authors interview both males and females but didn’t discuss gender differences in the conclusion section?”

When annotating, please use acronyms (RC, CC, CQ) to indicate what kind of comment you are making.

Post 2 discussion questions should in the reply box thatt:

1. Demonstrate some understanding of the reading
2. Advance the discussion about the reading in an interesting way

Post a copy of the annotated article and 2 discussion questions.

 Analyze and apply critical thinking skills in the psychopathology of mental health patients and provide treatment and health promotion while applying evidence-based research.Scenario:

Jax is a 66-year-old Caucasian female whose wife has encouraged her to seek treatment. She has never been in therapy before, and has no history of depression or anxiety. However, her alcohol use has recently been getting in the way of her marriage, and interfering with her newly-retired life. She describes drinking increasing amounts over the last year, currently consuming approximately a six-pack of beer per day. She notes that this amount “doesn’t give me the same buzz as it used to.” She denies ever experiencing “the shakes” or any other withdrawal symptoms if she skips a day of drinking.

Jax comments that her wife is her biggest motivation to decrease her alcohol use. She tells Jax that she gets argumentative and irritable when she drinks, though she does not always remember these incidents. She has also fallen while intoxicated twice, causing bruises both times and hitting her head on one of the occasions.

Questions:

Remember to answer these questions from your textbooks and NP guidelines. At all times, explain your answers. 

1. Describe the presenting problems/issues. Is there any information that was not provided that you would need to formulate a diagnosis?
2. Generate a primary and differential diagnosis using the DSM5 and ICD 10 codes.
3. What physiological and psychological processes lead to substance dependence?

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources.  Your initial post is worth 8 points.
• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.) 
• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
• Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.
• Late work policies, expectations regarding proper citations, acceptable means of responding to peer feedback, and other expectations are at the discretion of the instructor.
• You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date.

War of the Worlds made a lasting impact on listeners and proved how powerful communication can be.

Part 1: Listen to at least 10 minutes of Orsen Welles’ ORIGINAL War of the Worlds broadcast from 1938.  addressing the impact this form of media (radio) had on society at that time and answer the following questions.

Why was this broadcast believable? 

What was the radio’s role in society and mass communication during the 1930s?

Feel free to listen to random sections. Pay attention to the way the announcer makes the events seem realistic and comment on what broadcast devices he uses (sound effects, voice inflection, etc). Make some notes about the intensity of the broadcast. 

Orson Welles – War Of The Worlds – Radio Broadcast 1938 – Complete Broadcast. (Links to an external site.)

Watch this you tube video

https://youtu.be/Xs0K4ApWl4g?si=BCaM9RKo1DOMRduf

Part 2: Research another media hoax. It can be a historical media hoax such as the Great Moon Hoax of 1835 or a more recent hoax. Answer the following questions.

Watch this you tube video

https://youtu.be/9e1wd0YIPLM?si=k7CTLJUXoLXxTq8a

 1. Explain the hoax you  researched. Was the hoax published in a newspaper, magazine, radio, TV, social media, the internet, etc.?

2. Why was this hoax believable?

3. How does this hoax compare to the War of the Worlds?

4. How can you as a media consumer not fall prey to media hoaxes?