Miriam Wallbridge has extensive education and experience in labour and employment law. She holds an LL.M from Université de Montréal and law degrees from McGill University. Her current position is as a union-side labour lawyer at Gibson & Barnes LLP, representing construction and industrial unions. She has previous experience founding a legal clinic for the Cree Nation of Wemindji and legal research roles. Wallbridge has received numerous academic awards and scholarships and has a publication pending in the Canadian Journal of Law and Society.
DaJohn Hart is a senior graduating from Chavez Parkside High School with a 3.4 G.P.A. He has been an honor roll student from 2008 to present and a College Advocate Scholar since 2010. He has gained work experience with organizations such as Amnesty International, Increase Access to Higher Education and Breakthrough. Mr. Hart’s interests are in math, natural science computers and medicine and he will be attending Morehouse College in the fall.
Prof. John Dernbach's presentaion on setting the agenda for environmental justice within legal education. Taken from the Environmental Justice in Legal Education event held at Warwick University on 29th March 2010.
This document discusses the history and foundations of the environmental justice movement. It defines environmental racism as the placement of low-income or minority communities near environmentally hazardous areas like toxic waste. The foundations of the US, including genocide, slavery, and white supremacy, institutionalized the domination of white people over other groups and the environment. Examples of environmental injustices include unequal treatment in regulations, siting pollution burdens in some communities while excluding them from benefits, and decisions reflecting broader racial biases. The movement advocates for fair treatment and meaningful participation of all people in environmental policy regardless of race or income. Indigenous groups have long been at the forefront of these issues.
This document defines environmental racism and outlines three forms of inequity: geographic inequity involving the disproportionate placement of environmental hazards in minority communities; procedural inequity involving unfair enforcement of environmental laws and regulations in minority communities; and occupational/social inequity involving greater exposure to environmental hazards in the jobs, homes, and communities of minorities and the poor. It also lists five principles of environmental justice, including guaranteeing equal environmental protection under the law and shifting the burden of proof to polluters to show their operations will not disproportionately impact vulnerable populations.
Mapchats - Mapping the Way to Fair Housing and Environmental JusticePolicyMap
The document summarizes a webinar presented by John Henneberger and Charlie Duncan of Texas Low Income Housing Information Service on using mapping to advance fair housing and environmental justice. They discuss how they use maps to evaluate areas' capacity for fair housing by examining factors like race/ethnicity, poverty, schools, crime, transportation, jobs, pollution, and infrastructure investments. The webinar provided examples of maps analyzing street and drainage improvements in Galveston to identify potential fair housing issues.
The Study and Practice of Environmental LawJosh Gellers
The document provides an overview of environmental law as a field of study and career path. It discusses the different types of environmental law, including pollution law and natural resources law. It also examines three analytical frameworks used in environmental law: environmental rights, utilitarianism and cost-benefit analysis, and environmental justice. The document then addresses pursuing environmental law in law school, considering factors like location, ranking, debt, and job prospects. It concludes by offering resources for applying to law school and learning more about environmental law careers.
Poverty, Environmental Degradation, and Human Rights: Exploring the NexusJosh Gellers
In this guest lecture at UC Irvine, I explored the complex relationship between poverty, environmental degradation, and human rights by examining recent literature and discussing two potential mechanisms for poverty alleviation- property rights and environmental rights.
Miriam Wallbridge has extensive education and experience in labour and employment law. She holds an LL.M from Université de Montréal and law degrees from McGill University. Her current position is as a union-side labour lawyer at Gibson & Barnes LLP, representing construction and industrial unions. She has previous experience founding a legal clinic for the Cree Nation of Wemindji and legal research roles. Wallbridge has received numerous academic awards and scholarships and has a publication pending in the Canadian Journal of Law and Society.
DaJohn Hart is a senior graduating from Chavez Parkside High School with a 3.4 G.P.A. He has been an honor roll student from 2008 to present and a College Advocate Scholar since 2010. He has gained work experience with organizations such as Amnesty International, Increase Access to Higher Education and Breakthrough. Mr. Hart’s interests are in math, natural science computers and medicine and he will be attending Morehouse College in the fall.
Prof. John Dernbach's presentaion on setting the agenda for environmental justice within legal education. Taken from the Environmental Justice in Legal Education event held at Warwick University on 29th March 2010.
This document discusses the history and foundations of the environmental justice movement. It defines environmental racism as the placement of low-income or minority communities near environmentally hazardous areas like toxic waste. The foundations of the US, including genocide, slavery, and white supremacy, institutionalized the domination of white people over other groups and the environment. Examples of environmental injustices include unequal treatment in regulations, siting pollution burdens in some communities while excluding them from benefits, and decisions reflecting broader racial biases. The movement advocates for fair treatment and meaningful participation of all people in environmental policy regardless of race or income. Indigenous groups have long been at the forefront of these issues.
This document defines environmental racism and outlines three forms of inequity: geographic inequity involving the disproportionate placement of environmental hazards in minority communities; procedural inequity involving unfair enforcement of environmental laws and regulations in minority communities; and occupational/social inequity involving greater exposure to environmental hazards in the jobs, homes, and communities of minorities and the poor. It also lists five principles of environmental justice, including guaranteeing equal environmental protection under the law and shifting the burden of proof to polluters to show their operations will not disproportionately impact vulnerable populations.
Mapchats - Mapping the Way to Fair Housing and Environmental JusticePolicyMap
The document summarizes a webinar presented by John Henneberger and Charlie Duncan of Texas Low Income Housing Information Service on using mapping to advance fair housing and environmental justice. They discuss how they use maps to evaluate areas' capacity for fair housing by examining factors like race/ethnicity, poverty, schools, crime, transportation, jobs, pollution, and infrastructure investments. The webinar provided examples of maps analyzing street and drainage improvements in Galveston to identify potential fair housing issues.
The Study and Practice of Environmental LawJosh Gellers
The document provides an overview of environmental law as a field of study and career path. It discusses the different types of environmental law, including pollution law and natural resources law. It also examines three analytical frameworks used in environmental law: environmental rights, utilitarianism and cost-benefit analysis, and environmental justice. The document then addresses pursuing environmental law in law school, considering factors like location, ranking, debt, and job prospects. It concludes by offering resources for applying to law school and learning more about environmental law careers.
Poverty, Environmental Degradation, and Human Rights: Exploring the NexusJosh Gellers
In this guest lecture at UC Irvine, I explored the complex relationship between poverty, environmental degradation, and human rights by examining recent literature and discussing two potential mechanisms for poverty alleviation- property rights and environmental rights.
The document discusses research methodology in legal studies. It defines key concepts like research methodology, doctrinal research, and empirical research. It explains that research methodology involves systematically solving a research problem through steps like selecting a topic, forming a hypothesis, collecting and analyzing data, and interpreting findings. Doctrinal research analyzes legal doctrines and precedents to determine what the law is, while empirical research studies the real-world impact and effects of laws on people and society through methods like surveys and field work. The document also outlines sources of legal data and provides examples of different types of legal research topics and methodologies.
The document discusses research methodology in legal studies. It defines key concepts like research methodology, doctrinal research, and empirical research. It explains that research methodology involves systematically solving a research problem through steps like selecting a topic, forming a hypothesis, collecting and analyzing data, and interpreting findings. Doctrinal research analyzes legal doctrines and precedents to determine what the law is, while empirical research studies the real-world impact and effects of laws on people and society through methods like surveys and field work. The document also outlines sources of legal data and provides examples of different types of legal research topics and methodologies.
This course covers the principles and concepts of environmental law, including constitutional responsibilities, sustainable development, and climate change. Students will gain practical skills in legal analysis and research through lectures, case studies, group discussions, and moot court exercises. By the end of the course, students will have a deep understanding of the legal and policy frameworks underpinning environmental law. The course will analyze the concept of environment, pollution, and the scope of environmental law as well as the core elements of international environmental law. It will also cover the history and development of environmental law in India and key laws related to pollution control.
Implementation of Environmental Justice: Through Dispute SettlementPreeti Sikder
Learning Objective: After completing this lesson students will -
a) be aware about the roles of environmental courts and tribunals in implementation of environmental justice
b) be able to argue in favour of establishment of ECTs
c) learn about the major features of Environmental Court Act, 2010
d) learn about the practicalities within Environmental Courts of Bangladesh
This document provides a summary of a presentation on applying research results ethically. The presentation was given by 5 students and covered topics like environmental impacts, ethics, copyright, intellectual property rights, and plagiarism. It emphasizes that research results should not harm the environment or violate ethics. Researchers must properly cite sources to avoid plagiarism. Environmental impacts of concern include plastic waste, e-waste, depletion of the ozone layer, industrial waste, and global warming. The presentation also discusses data protection, informed consent, research on embryos/fetuses, dual use of technology, animal research, and research involving developing countries.
Multidisciplinary nature of environmental studiesSarthakKedia1
Environmental studies is called as a topic which is multidisciplinary in nature as it includes studies of multiple topics in order to understand it in a much more better end more explained and detailed manner.
LAW711 - Lecture 1 - Topics 1 and 2.pptxsiwasnadeo
This document provides an overview of an environmental law course at a university. It includes:
1) Details about the course such as the coordinator, schedule, learning outcomes, and topics to be covered on the history and principles of environmental law.
2) Descriptions of key concepts in environmental law like definitions of environment, law, and environmental law. It also discusses important policy principles.
3) An overview of Fiji's environmental challenges including degradation of land and marine resources, coastal development issues, water and sanitation problems, urban waste management issues, and climate change impacts. The role of Fiji's Department of Environment is also summarized.
Human Rights Guiding Principles on State obligations regarding private school...Sylvain Aubry
Introductory slides to the Human Rights Guiding Principles on State obligations regarding private schools and the consultation process. It reviews the key concepts, concept, purpose, and development process of these Guiding Principles. For more information, see http://bit.ly/GPprivatisation.
This document discusses copyright and fair use for classroom use. It provides an overview of copyright law under the US Constitution and exceptions for educational purposes, including face-to-face instruction, virtual instruction under the TEACH Act, and fair use. It analyzes two examples using the four fair use factors and determines that one situation would require permission while the other is fair use. Recent copyright decisions like the Georgia State University case are also summarized, which provide some guidelines for educational fair use but leave many questions still unknown.
This document summarizes copyright law and fair use guidelines for classroom instruction. It discusses the key exceptions to copyright for educational use, including face-to-face instruction, virtual instruction under the TEACH Act, and fair use. It provides examples analyzing whether uses would be considered fair use based on analyzing the four fair use factors. Recent court decisions regarding fair use in education are also summarized, including implications of the Georgia State University decision on electronic reserves. Overall it finds things are improving with more guidance and resources available to navigate copyright and fair use.
This document provides an overview of an online PhD course titled "From Local to Global: Political Ecology, Natural Resource Conflicts and Environmental Peacebuilding". The course is divided into three modules that cover key concepts in environmental governance at different scales, the political dimensions of environmental governance, and applying theory to case studies of natural resource conflicts. The first session introduces foundational concepts like different understandings of the environment, global and local environmental governance, political ecology, and environmental politics. Political ecology examines the political dynamics surrounding environmental issues and emphasizes local power dynamics and conflicts over common-pool resources.
1. Doctrinal legal research focuses on analyzing legal principles and precedents from traditional sources like case laws and statutes.
2. Empirical legal research uses both qualitative and quantitative empirical evidence collected through methods like surveys, interviews and observations to understand how law impacts society.
3. The key difference is that doctrinal research examines what the law says, while empirical research studies what effect laws have and how people interact with the legal system.
This document discusses research ethics and guidelines for conducting ethical student research projects. It outlines the aims of research ethics such as promoting collaboration and accountability. It also describes guidelines students should follow, including gaining informed consent, maintaining confidentiality, and ensuring safety. The document raises potential issues with the guidelines, such as how to handle controversial research topics or ensure cultural sensitivity. It suggests schools should have a panel assess research projects and that students be provided documentation of approval for projects involving others.
Chapter TwoStudying Social Life Sociological Resea.docxmccormicknadine86
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Chapter Two
Studying Social Life:
Sociological Research Methods
Quantitative & Qualitative
Quantitative Research is numerical and/or statistical in nature.
Often tries to find cause-and-effect relationships
It refines large amounts of information into rates, percentages, charts, graphs
Qualitative Research works with non-numerical data
It uses transcripts, photographs, written field notes, recordings, interviews
It often tries to understand how people make sense of their world
What are some examples of each type of data? Let’s give five examples..
In Education, Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Finances, etc..
The Scientific Approach
The Scientific Method is a procedure for acquiring knowledge that emphasizes collecting concrete data through observation and experiment.
1. Identify a problem or ask a question
2. Conduct a literature review
3. Form a hypothesis; give operational definitions to variables
4. Choose a research design or method
5. Collect data
6. Analyze data
7. Disseminate findings
Let’s Ask A Questions…
Does Violent TV lead to Violent Behavior?
Step One: We asked a question
Step Two: We read all other research done on the topic (avoid duplicating)
Step Three: We identify variables give a hypothesis
“Watching violence on TV” is the independent variable
“Acting Violently” is the dependent variable (we must define and measure accurately)
Step Four: We design the method(s) to test the hypothesis
Experiment, survey, interview, participant observation,
Step Five: We do the experiment, conduct the survey, interviews, etc.
Step Six: We analyze the data collected and review the hypothesis
Step Seven: We present at conferences, seminars, & publish our findings, etc..
But what if we’re wrong?
Correlation vs. Causation
A correlation is a relationship between variables in which they change together, and may or may not be causal. (ice cream sales and violence)
Environmental factors, peer groups, media consumption, family, time of year?
Causation is a relationship between variables in which a change in one directly produces a change in the other.
Drinking and driving kills or Smoking gives people lung cancer
There could be an Intervening Variable, a third variable that explains the relationship between two other variables.
Example: Warm weather: causes people to be more violent and to eat more ice cream
When both variables are influenced by a third variable it is called Spurious Correlation.
Can you think of any other seasonal examples where there could be an intervening variable?
Choosing the Right Methodology
There are a wide range of methods that allow researchers to gather quantitative and qualitative data.
Ethnography: Participant Observation, Field Notes, Reflexivity
Interviews: Target Population, Informed Consent, Question Format
Surveys: Sampling the Population, Likert Scale
Existing Sources: Comparative and Historic Methods, Content Analysis
Experiments: Control Group, Independent and Dependent Variable ...
This document provides an overview of key concepts in public health ethics. It discusses basic questions around balancing individual freedoms and social responsibilities. It also defines key terms like ethics, law, regulations, and rules. Additionally, it covers differences between western and eastern approaches to ethics. The document outlines some common ethical issues in public health like balancing individual vs. community rights, and acting on evidence versus not acting. It also discusses ethical principles of autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice as guides for public health action.
Students as Investigators: Knowledge Providers and Knowledge ProducersSimon Haslett
Author: Alexandra Dobson, University of Wales Newport.
Presented at the Research - Teaching in Wales 2011 Conference, 13th -14th September, Gregynog Hall, Newtown (Powys)
Prior to beginning work on this assignment, please review the articl.docxkeilenettie
Prior to beginning work on this assignment, please review the article Blended Sentencing Laws and the Punitive Turn in Juvenile Justice (Schaefer and Uggen, 2016). In addition, please review resources included in your Week 3 Annotated Bibliography assignment. Finally, examine the Building a More Just Society case scenarios multimedia below.
Background
You work as a paralegal in a public defender’s office. In an upcoming presentation to a local legislative committee, the public defender plans to address criminal justice issues, constitutional principles, cultural sensitivity, and diversity awareness to promote social justice goals in local communities. You have been asked to assist the public defender in preparing the presentation. To this end, you will explore processes and issues in three criminal cases, applications for criminology, and relevant critical perspectives toward the goal of building a more just society.
Your Task
The public defender hopes to gain funding to support programs that respond to criminal justice issues and that promote a more just society. Earlier in this course, you had an opportunity to criminology through the works of Messer et al. (2016), Salvatore (2017) and Zoutewelle-Terovan & Skardhamar (2016). These authors consider how criminology may help to explain factors that associate with crime. Recall for example the consideration of life course theory in Messer et al. (2016). To help the public defender with preparation, you have been asked to create a paper between six and eight pages in length. Your description of processes, explanation of issues, and analysis of critical perspectives will provide the foundation for the public defender’s address to the local legislative committee, and thereby promote support for programs and laws that address large societal problems and that promote the social justice principles of equality, solidarity, and human rights to build a more just society.
The public defender has come across three distinct cases that highlight the criminal justice issues that the legislature needs to address. Each case is preceded by a video summary that will comprise a portion of the public defender’s presentation to the legislative committee. To provide context for the public defender’s presentation to the legislative committee, the initial part of your paper should explain issues and describe processes about the following case scenarios:
The Three Cases
Case No. 1: Juvenile Justice and Law Enforcement
Case Description (also included in the multimedia content)
Through the process of waiver, the defendant was transferred from the juvenile justice system to the criminal justice system on drug related charges. If convicted, the defendant could receive a prison sentence. The defendant resides in an impoverished community. The public defender seeks funding for community treatment centers that respond to drug issues.
When in custody, the defendant claims that law enforcement asked incriminating ques ...
Faculty Development Workshop -- Copyright in the Classroom... Overview of Copyright and Fair Use with emphasis on recent decisions, esp the Georgia State Univ. case
The document outlines a lesson plan on research that includes explaining the importance of research in daily life, describing the characteristics and processes of research, differentiating between quantitative and qualitative research, and providing examples of different types of research. It covers topics such as the definition of research, the importance of research, the research process, ethics in research, and the differences between quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. The goal is for students to understand research and be able to apply research concepts and methods.
Problem-based learning is a structured, student-led process that begins with a problem as the starting point for learning. It involves students reading a problem aloud, describing the essence of the problem in a few sentences or a title. Students then brainstorm anything potentially relevant to the problem and systematically organize these ideas thematically. Finally, students identify learning outcomes phrased as researchable questions based on the issues organized in the previous stage.
The document discusses research methodology in legal studies. It defines key concepts like research methodology, doctrinal research, and empirical research. It explains that research methodology involves systematically solving a research problem through steps like selecting a topic, forming a hypothesis, collecting and analyzing data, and interpreting findings. Doctrinal research analyzes legal doctrines and precedents to determine what the law is, while empirical research studies the real-world impact and effects of laws on people and society through methods like surveys and field work. The document also outlines sources of legal data and provides examples of different types of legal research topics and methodologies.
The document discusses research methodology in legal studies. It defines key concepts like research methodology, doctrinal research, and empirical research. It explains that research methodology involves systematically solving a research problem through steps like selecting a topic, forming a hypothesis, collecting and analyzing data, and interpreting findings. Doctrinal research analyzes legal doctrines and precedents to determine what the law is, while empirical research studies the real-world impact and effects of laws on people and society through methods like surveys and field work. The document also outlines sources of legal data and provides examples of different types of legal research topics and methodologies.
This course covers the principles and concepts of environmental law, including constitutional responsibilities, sustainable development, and climate change. Students will gain practical skills in legal analysis and research through lectures, case studies, group discussions, and moot court exercises. By the end of the course, students will have a deep understanding of the legal and policy frameworks underpinning environmental law. The course will analyze the concept of environment, pollution, and the scope of environmental law as well as the core elements of international environmental law. It will also cover the history and development of environmental law in India and key laws related to pollution control.
Implementation of Environmental Justice: Through Dispute SettlementPreeti Sikder
Learning Objective: After completing this lesson students will -
a) be aware about the roles of environmental courts and tribunals in implementation of environmental justice
b) be able to argue in favour of establishment of ECTs
c) learn about the major features of Environmental Court Act, 2010
d) learn about the practicalities within Environmental Courts of Bangladesh
This document provides a summary of a presentation on applying research results ethically. The presentation was given by 5 students and covered topics like environmental impacts, ethics, copyright, intellectual property rights, and plagiarism. It emphasizes that research results should not harm the environment or violate ethics. Researchers must properly cite sources to avoid plagiarism. Environmental impacts of concern include plastic waste, e-waste, depletion of the ozone layer, industrial waste, and global warming. The presentation also discusses data protection, informed consent, research on embryos/fetuses, dual use of technology, animal research, and research involving developing countries.
Multidisciplinary nature of environmental studiesSarthakKedia1
Environmental studies is called as a topic which is multidisciplinary in nature as it includes studies of multiple topics in order to understand it in a much more better end more explained and detailed manner.
LAW711 - Lecture 1 - Topics 1 and 2.pptxsiwasnadeo
This document provides an overview of an environmental law course at a university. It includes:
1) Details about the course such as the coordinator, schedule, learning outcomes, and topics to be covered on the history and principles of environmental law.
2) Descriptions of key concepts in environmental law like definitions of environment, law, and environmental law. It also discusses important policy principles.
3) An overview of Fiji's environmental challenges including degradation of land and marine resources, coastal development issues, water and sanitation problems, urban waste management issues, and climate change impacts. The role of Fiji's Department of Environment is also summarized.
Human Rights Guiding Principles on State obligations regarding private school...Sylvain Aubry
Introductory slides to the Human Rights Guiding Principles on State obligations regarding private schools and the consultation process. It reviews the key concepts, concept, purpose, and development process of these Guiding Principles. For more information, see http://bit.ly/GPprivatisation.
This document discusses copyright and fair use for classroom use. It provides an overview of copyright law under the US Constitution and exceptions for educational purposes, including face-to-face instruction, virtual instruction under the TEACH Act, and fair use. It analyzes two examples using the four fair use factors and determines that one situation would require permission while the other is fair use. Recent copyright decisions like the Georgia State University case are also summarized, which provide some guidelines for educational fair use but leave many questions still unknown.
This document summarizes copyright law and fair use guidelines for classroom instruction. It discusses the key exceptions to copyright for educational use, including face-to-face instruction, virtual instruction under the TEACH Act, and fair use. It provides examples analyzing whether uses would be considered fair use based on analyzing the four fair use factors. Recent court decisions regarding fair use in education are also summarized, including implications of the Georgia State University decision on electronic reserves. Overall it finds things are improving with more guidance and resources available to navigate copyright and fair use.
This document provides an overview of an online PhD course titled "From Local to Global: Political Ecology, Natural Resource Conflicts and Environmental Peacebuilding". The course is divided into three modules that cover key concepts in environmental governance at different scales, the political dimensions of environmental governance, and applying theory to case studies of natural resource conflicts. The first session introduces foundational concepts like different understandings of the environment, global and local environmental governance, political ecology, and environmental politics. Political ecology examines the political dynamics surrounding environmental issues and emphasizes local power dynamics and conflicts over common-pool resources.
1. Doctrinal legal research focuses on analyzing legal principles and precedents from traditional sources like case laws and statutes.
2. Empirical legal research uses both qualitative and quantitative empirical evidence collected through methods like surveys, interviews and observations to understand how law impacts society.
3. The key difference is that doctrinal research examines what the law says, while empirical research studies what effect laws have and how people interact with the legal system.
This document discusses research ethics and guidelines for conducting ethical student research projects. It outlines the aims of research ethics such as promoting collaboration and accountability. It also describes guidelines students should follow, including gaining informed consent, maintaining confidentiality, and ensuring safety. The document raises potential issues with the guidelines, such as how to handle controversial research topics or ensure cultural sensitivity. It suggests schools should have a panel assess research projects and that students be provided documentation of approval for projects involving others.
Chapter TwoStudying Social Life Sociological Resea.docxmccormicknadine86
\
Chapter Two
Studying Social Life:
Sociological Research Methods
Quantitative & Qualitative
Quantitative Research is numerical and/or statistical in nature.
Often tries to find cause-and-effect relationships
It refines large amounts of information into rates, percentages, charts, graphs
Qualitative Research works with non-numerical data
It uses transcripts, photographs, written field notes, recordings, interviews
It often tries to understand how people make sense of their world
What are some examples of each type of data? Let’s give five examples..
In Education, Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Finances, etc..
The Scientific Approach
The Scientific Method is a procedure for acquiring knowledge that emphasizes collecting concrete data through observation and experiment.
1. Identify a problem or ask a question
2. Conduct a literature review
3. Form a hypothesis; give operational definitions to variables
4. Choose a research design or method
5. Collect data
6. Analyze data
7. Disseminate findings
Let’s Ask A Questions…
Does Violent TV lead to Violent Behavior?
Step One: We asked a question
Step Two: We read all other research done on the topic (avoid duplicating)
Step Three: We identify variables give a hypothesis
“Watching violence on TV” is the independent variable
“Acting Violently” is the dependent variable (we must define and measure accurately)
Step Four: We design the method(s) to test the hypothesis
Experiment, survey, interview, participant observation,
Step Five: We do the experiment, conduct the survey, interviews, etc.
Step Six: We analyze the data collected and review the hypothesis
Step Seven: We present at conferences, seminars, & publish our findings, etc..
But what if we’re wrong?
Correlation vs. Causation
A correlation is a relationship between variables in which they change together, and may or may not be causal. (ice cream sales and violence)
Environmental factors, peer groups, media consumption, family, time of year?
Causation is a relationship between variables in which a change in one directly produces a change in the other.
Drinking and driving kills or Smoking gives people lung cancer
There could be an Intervening Variable, a third variable that explains the relationship between two other variables.
Example: Warm weather: causes people to be more violent and to eat more ice cream
When both variables are influenced by a third variable it is called Spurious Correlation.
Can you think of any other seasonal examples where there could be an intervening variable?
Choosing the Right Methodology
There are a wide range of methods that allow researchers to gather quantitative and qualitative data.
Ethnography: Participant Observation, Field Notes, Reflexivity
Interviews: Target Population, Informed Consent, Question Format
Surveys: Sampling the Population, Likert Scale
Existing Sources: Comparative and Historic Methods, Content Analysis
Experiments: Control Group, Independent and Dependent Variable ...
This document provides an overview of key concepts in public health ethics. It discusses basic questions around balancing individual freedoms and social responsibilities. It also defines key terms like ethics, law, regulations, and rules. Additionally, it covers differences between western and eastern approaches to ethics. The document outlines some common ethical issues in public health like balancing individual vs. community rights, and acting on evidence versus not acting. It also discusses ethical principles of autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice as guides for public health action.
Students as Investigators: Knowledge Providers and Knowledge ProducersSimon Haslett
Author: Alexandra Dobson, University of Wales Newport.
Presented at the Research - Teaching in Wales 2011 Conference, 13th -14th September, Gregynog Hall, Newtown (Powys)
Prior to beginning work on this assignment, please review the articl.docxkeilenettie
Prior to beginning work on this assignment, please review the article Blended Sentencing Laws and the Punitive Turn in Juvenile Justice (Schaefer and Uggen, 2016). In addition, please review resources included in your Week 3 Annotated Bibliography assignment. Finally, examine the Building a More Just Society case scenarios multimedia below.
Background
You work as a paralegal in a public defender’s office. In an upcoming presentation to a local legislative committee, the public defender plans to address criminal justice issues, constitutional principles, cultural sensitivity, and diversity awareness to promote social justice goals in local communities. You have been asked to assist the public defender in preparing the presentation. To this end, you will explore processes and issues in three criminal cases, applications for criminology, and relevant critical perspectives toward the goal of building a more just society.
Your Task
The public defender hopes to gain funding to support programs that respond to criminal justice issues and that promote a more just society. Earlier in this course, you had an opportunity to criminology through the works of Messer et al. (2016), Salvatore (2017) and Zoutewelle-Terovan & Skardhamar (2016). These authors consider how criminology may help to explain factors that associate with crime. Recall for example the consideration of life course theory in Messer et al. (2016). To help the public defender with preparation, you have been asked to create a paper between six and eight pages in length. Your description of processes, explanation of issues, and analysis of critical perspectives will provide the foundation for the public defender’s address to the local legislative committee, and thereby promote support for programs and laws that address large societal problems and that promote the social justice principles of equality, solidarity, and human rights to build a more just society.
The public defender has come across three distinct cases that highlight the criminal justice issues that the legislature needs to address. Each case is preceded by a video summary that will comprise a portion of the public defender’s presentation to the legislative committee. To provide context for the public defender’s presentation to the legislative committee, the initial part of your paper should explain issues and describe processes about the following case scenarios:
The Three Cases
Case No. 1: Juvenile Justice and Law Enforcement
Case Description (also included in the multimedia content)
Through the process of waiver, the defendant was transferred from the juvenile justice system to the criminal justice system on drug related charges. If convicted, the defendant could receive a prison sentence. The defendant resides in an impoverished community. The public defender seeks funding for community treatment centers that respond to drug issues.
When in custody, the defendant claims that law enforcement asked incriminating ques ...
Faculty Development Workshop -- Copyright in the Classroom... Overview of Copyright and Fair Use with emphasis on recent decisions, esp the Georgia State Univ. case
The document outlines a lesson plan on research that includes explaining the importance of research in daily life, describing the characteristics and processes of research, differentiating between quantitative and qualitative research, and providing examples of different types of research. It covers topics such as the definition of research, the importance of research, the research process, ethics in research, and the differences between quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. The goal is for students to understand research and be able to apply research concepts and methods.
Similar to Designing an environmental justice course (20)
Problem-based learning is a structured, student-led process that begins with a problem as the starting point for learning. It involves students reading a problem aloud, describing the essence of the problem in a few sentences or a title. Students then brainstorm anything potentially relevant to the problem and systematically organize these ideas thematically. Finally, students identify learning outcomes phrased as researchable questions based on the issues organized in the previous stage.
Slides for the presentation given by Victoria Passant, Student Engagement Officer, National Union of Students (NUS), at the National Law Students Forum 2011.
Slides from the presentation by Shamini Ragavan (Newcastle Law School) at the event Assessment and feedback issues for teaching international students in Law on 16 May 2011.
Slides for the presentation given by Jude Carroll at the event Assessment and feedback issues for teaching international students in Law on 16 May 2011.
The document discusses several key issues regarding the use of expert testimony in court:
1) What constitutes expertise and how is it defined in a legal context? Experts must provide objective, unbiased opinions within their expertise but cases show expert opinions can differ substantially.
2) How are expert opinions formed and evaluated, and what factors influence this? Expert opinions are not always robust and transparent, potentially misleading juries.
3) How can expert opinions best be communicated to juries to aid their understanding of complex scientific or technical issues? Effective communication is important as juries must consider expert testimony along with other evidence.
Slides from the presentation given by Liz Campbell and Collette Patterson (The Law Society of Scotland) at the 2010 conference: Moving forward: Legal education in Scotland.
Slides from the presentation given by Dale McFadzean (University of the West of Scotland) at the 2010 conference: Moving forward: Legal education in Scotland.
Slides from the presentation given by Simon Usherwood (University of Surrey) at the joint conference Open Educational Resources in the disciplines in October 2010.
Slides from the presentation given by Paul Maharg (University of Northumbria) at the joint conference Open Educational Resources in the disciplines in October 2010.
Slides from the presentation by Karen Counsell (University of Glamorgan) at the joint conference Open Educational Resources in the disciplines in October 2010.
Slides from the presentation given by
Andrew Agapiou (University of Strathclyde) at the Open Educational Resources in the disciplines: a joint conference in October 2010.
The document discusses how university websites present information about law programs and legal education. It notes that websites often show what universities want students to know rather than the information students want. It also discusses how websites could be improved by providing more consistent and navigable information across institutions, including criteria like teaching hours, assessments, employment outcomes, facilities, and fees. The document concludes that while law program websites have improved with more professional and visual content since 2004, information is still often fragmented and not always up-to-date.
Slides for the presentation by Sara de Freitas (Coventry University) and Paul Maharg (University of Northumbria) at the Learning in Law Annual Conference 2011.
Slides for the presentation by Joanne Clough (University of Northumbria) and Gillian Smith (Nottingham Trent University) at the Learning in Law Annual Conference 2011.
This document outlines a presentation on a programme browser created by James Toner and Marcus Soanes. The presentation covers the theory, context, demonstration, evaluation, and future plans for the browser. It was used by 350 students and 30 staff and generated usage statistics. Next steps may include incorporating additional learning, practice, and curriculum components as well as exploring interest from other schools.
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
How to Add Chatter in the odoo 17 ERP ModuleCeline George
In Odoo, the chatter is like a chat tool that helps you work together on records. You can leave notes and track things, making it easier to talk with your team and partners. Inside chatter, all communication history, activity, and changes will be displayed.
How to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold MethodCeline George
Odoo provides an option for creating a module by using a single line command. By using this command the user can make a whole structure of a module. It is very easy for a beginner to make a module. There is no need to make each file manually. This slide will show how to create a module using the scaffold method.
বাংলাদেশের অর্থনৈতিক সমীক্ষা ২০২৪ [Bangladesh Economic Review 2024 Bangla.pdf] কম্পিউটার , ট্যাব ও স্মার্ট ফোন ভার্সন সহ সম্পূর্ণ বাংলা ই-বুক বা pdf বই " সুচিপত্র ...বুকমার্ক মেনু 🔖 ও হাইপার লিংক মেনু 📝👆 যুক্ত ..
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তাই একজন নাগরিক হিসাবে এই তথ্য গুলো আপনার জানা প্রয়োজন ...।
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June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty, In...Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty,
International FDP on Fundamentals of Research in Social Sciences
at Integral University, Lucknow, 06.06.2024
By Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
MATATAG CURRICULUM: ASSESSING THE READINESS OF ELEM. PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS I...NelTorrente
In this research, it concludes that while the readiness of teachers in Caloocan City to implement the MATATAG Curriculum is generally positive, targeted efforts in professional development, resource distribution, support networks, and comprehensive preparation can address the existing gaps and ensure successful curriculum implementation.
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A review of the growth of the Israel Genealogy Research Association Database Collection for the last 12 months. Our collection is now passed the 3 million mark and still growing. See which archives have contributed the most. See the different types of records we have, and which years have had records added. You can also see what we have for the future.
3. Background I currently teach the following at Dundee. The experiences from each, as well as my research influenced my approach to the EJ module. Since developing the EJ module they all contain some but significantly different amounts of environmental justice content. Legal Methods and Systems (level 1) Planning Law (level 3) Environmental Law (level 4) Sustainable Development (level 5) Environmental Justice (level 5) Ph.d / LLM by research candidates
4. Background - Environmental Justice module Part of LLM in Environmental Law – offered as an option to other LLM candidates LLM: Environmental Regulation, Environmental Justice or Sustainable Development, (core) International Marine Resources, European Environmental Law (options – other choices available from other LLM degrees) Candidates come from all over the world The majority are legally trained
5. 2nd point – Explore the ‘bads’ The actual troubles facing the Earth and its people are not as publicly discussed as we as academics think it is Need to explicitly describe the problems of environmental injustice Need to explain how the problems are different in different parts of the world Need this information in order to discuss the reasons why environmental injustices occur Tip: be sure to discuss where your home country gets it wrong – it encourages students to discuss problems in their own homeland (we all tend to be defensive of our homelands)