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SOCIOLOGY Reading materials: Book Readings - Read Chapters 7 and 8 in Griffiths, Keirns, Strayer, Cody-Rydzewski, Scaramuzzo, Sadler, Vyain, Bry, and Jones, Introduction to Sociology <https://openstax.org/details/books/introduction-sociology-2e>. Supplemental Study Material - University of Minnesota Libraries. (2010). Reducing crime. <https://open.lib.umn.edu/socialproblems/chapter/8-6-reducing-crime/> In Social problems: Continuity and change (section 8.6). Meyer, P. (2011, October 13). How to spot a liar <https://youtu.be/P_6vDLq64gE> [TED Talks]. <https://youtu.be/P_6vDLq64gE> This module’s content focuses upon the institution of the media, which is crucial to shaping public perceptions of truth. Write a 2--page paper in APA-format in which you discuss the way in which stories circulated in the media shape public perceptions of the causes and cures for deviant behavior. Cite and use at least one additional outside source for this paper. [MO3.2, MO3.3] Your paper must address the following: 1. Referring specifically to your Module 3 reading material and one outside source, explain why technology has become such an incredibly influential agent of socialization. Give one solid example in your response that demonstrates how technology shapes our identity and behavior. 2. Focusing upon one major social issue related to deviant behavior in the United States over the last 30 years (drug abuse, crime, prostitution, etc.), explain how this issue was treated differently in the media 30 years ago in comparison to how it is discussed today. For example, is this issue considered less deviant than it was in the past? Or, conversely, is the media treating this issue more severely than it used to? 3. Describe one media outlet today that typically focuses on issues surrounding deviant behavior in society. (This does not have to be a television network but could be any type of alternative media, including YouTube channels, etc.). In your opinion, does the coverage of deviant topics enhance the popularity of this media outlet? Why or why not? 4. Finally, referring to the video in this module and after doing your own independent research, provide one example of how a criminal used the media to lie to the public. Purpose for writing You effectively establish the context and purpose of the writing assignment or paper. You establish the context and purpose of the writing assignment or paper. You somewhat establish the context and purpose of the writing assignment or paper. You ineffectively establish the context and purpose of the writing assignment or paper. null Technology You thoughtfully explain why technology has become such an incredibly influential agent of socialization and clearly provide one solid example that demonstrates how technology shapes our identity and behavior. You explain why technology has become such an incredibly influential agent of socialization and provide one solid example that demonstrates how technology shapes our identity and behavior. You loosely explain why technology has become such an incredibly influential agent of socialization and provide a haphazard example that somewhat demonstrates how technology shapes our identity and behavior. You unsuccessfully explain why technology has become such an incredibly influential agent of socialization and carelessly provide (or not at all) an example that demonstrates how technology shapes our identity and behavior. null Social issue and deviant behavior You completely focus on one major social issue related to deviant behavior in the United States over the last 30 years and thoughtfully explain how this issue was treated differently in the media 30 years ago in comparison to how it is discussed today. You focus on one major social issue related to deviant behavior in the United States over the last 30 years and capably explain how this issue was treated differently in the media 30 years ago in comparison to how it is discussed today. You narrowly focus on one major social issue related to deviant behavior in the United States over the last 30 years and minimally explain how this issue was treated differently in the media 30 years ago in comparison to how it is discussed today. You insufficiently focus on one major social issue related to deviant behavior in the United States over the last 30 years and barely explain how this issue was treated differently in the media 30 years ago in comparison to how it is discussed today. null Media outlet and deviant behavior You insightfully describe one media outlet today that focuses on issues surrounding deviant behavior in society and flawlessly explain whether the coverage of deviant topics enhances the popularity of this media outlet or not. You describe one media outlet today that focuses on issues surrounding deviant behavior in society and competently explain whether the coverage of deviant topics enhances the popularity of this media outlet or not. You haphazardly describe one media outlet today that focuses on issues surrounding deviant behavior in society and loosely explain whether the coverage of deviant topics enhances the popularity of this media outlet or not. You unsuccessfully describe one media outlet today that focuses on issues surrounding deviant behavior in society and inaccurately explain whether the coverage of deviant topics enhances the popularity of this media outlet or not. null Using the media You provide a compelling example of how a criminal used the media to lie to the public. You provide a relevant example of how a criminal used the media to lie to the public. You provide a vague example of how a criminal used the media to lie to the public. You provide an unsatisfactory example of how a criminal used the media to lie to the public. null Evidence You support points and subpoints with abundant clarifying detail, include relevant and clearly attributed sources as necessary, and effectively link ideas; comprehensive evidence extends ideas and fully authenticates the purpose/thesis of the writing assignment or paper. You support points and subpoints with sufficient detail, attribute sources as necessary, and link ideas; evidence relates to the purpose/thesis of the writing assignment or paper. You support points and subpoints with limited detail and improperly link ideas at times; most evidence does not relate to the purpose/thesis of the writing assignment or paper. You inadequately support points and subpoints with irrelevant detail and do not properly link ideas; little, if any, evidence relates to the purpose/thesis of the writing assignment or paper. null Mechanics You write in complete, well-constructed sentences with faultless grammar, word choice, punctuation, and spelling; writing is sharp, coherent, and demonstrates sophisticated clarity. You write in complete sentences with mostly correct grammar, word choice, punctuation, and spelling; minor errors may exist but do not compromise meaning. You write in unclear sentences with significant errors in grammar, word choice, punctuation, and spelling that may compromise meaning. You write in incomplete, incomprehensible sentences filled with serious errors in grammar, word choice, punctuation, or spelling. null APA format You use APA format accurately and consistently. You use APA format with minor violations. You demonstrate an incomplete knowledge of APA format. You do not use APA format. null