Popples Essays

  • Human-Computer-Human Interaction Model

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    Introduction Desjardins’ Human-Computer-Human Interaction model (HCHI 2001, 2005) is an epistemological template for how a user, the technology that user is operating, and the processes of systems, are interdependent entities. In addition, certain competencies are needed for this relationship to function, along distinct dimensions (Desjardins, 2001, p.1). This HCHI model, as described by Desjardins, Lacasse and Bélair (2001), was an attempt to address specific competencies that were related to

  • Mary Richmond And Jane Addams: Understanding The Nature Of Social Work

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    the Immigrants’ Protective League. One of the things Jane Addams felt was important in her work was the she be friends with the people she worked with. She was not as worried about being professional, as she was about relating to the individuals. (Popple,

  • Belsky And Intergenerational Theory Analysis

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    their history that contributes to the current problem, and the societal context of their homes (Popple & Vecchiolla, 2007). There are many proposals for why child maltreatment and Belsky outlines three explanations and a fourth theory for why parents maltreat their children. Intergenerational theory focuses on parents who maltreat their children due to the fact that they were maltreated as children (Popple & Vecchiolla, 2007). This theory argues that maltreated children are affected in many ways and

  • Mental Illness and Developmental Disabilities

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    is being done today to help social workers face the issues. Labeling theory is an issue that has been raised that deserves a closer look. Labeling theory, the impression that the public labels certain people as different from the normal conduct. (Popple and Leighninger, 2011) Everyone labels in society. An actor can be labeled into a certain part thought out his/her career. A boss is labeled horrible for firing one individual. Society uses labels and it defines people. The book brought up two

  • Unit 1 Health And Social Care Essay

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    will be implemented. Furthermore, theories and sociological aspects of diverse authors regarding notion communities will be included as they can support the findings. 1. Notion of community ‘There is much talk about community in everyday life’ (Popple, 2015, p. 11). Community often gets valued on its spirits as well measured by its population. It can be argued that community is a challenge of

  • Conservative Views On Equal Rights For Same Sex Marriage

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    sex or domestic partnerships deserve the same benefits. Based on the text, conservatives are the group that likes to resist change. They follow a more traditional set of values in which they believe will keep them away from negative consequences. (Popple, P., 2011) If a conservative likes to emphasize on tradition and stick to the way things have always been, then they are most likely going to be against same sex marriage in the first place. On the other hand, conservatives look at same sex and domestic

  • The Importance Of Social Policy In Social Work

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    living conditions such as healthcare. In chapter 2, each level was defined by group and how it’s effected. Macro-level involves the broad laws, regulations or guidelines that provide the basic framework for the provision of services and benefits ( Popple, Leighninger, 2015). These are typical federal regulations that are based on monetary benefits and economic growth. Whereas, mezzo-level is a more intermediate scale that’s an indirect response to macro-level policies that tends to focus on institutions

  • Essay On Family Policy

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    The Family Preservation Policy, enacted in 1974 brought much change to the social work world, specifically in the areas of foster care and children’s rights. Before this was enacted, there were other policies granting children the protection they deserved but many years ago, these rights were nonexistent. The Family Preservation Policy works to keep families together, rather than making a child leave their home, family, and school, and enter into a strange world of new parents, housing, and rules

  • I Always Knew I Wanted to be a Teacher

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    older siblings, ministers, coaches, friends, etc., “The great aim of education is not knowledge, but action.” (Herbert Spencer, English philosopher) In pre-school I gave “reading lessons” to Big Bird, Elmo, Strawberry Shortcake, and several Popples, even though I couldn’t read; I had just memorized my story book tapes. In second grade, I told my parents I was going to be a 2nd grade teacher and change my name to Joann Dick. My second grade teacher’s name was Joann Dick. In sixth grade

  • Help Remember The 1980s

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    You're an '80s child if... 1) Snap bracelets were always getting you in trouble at school. 2) You played with "My Little Ponies". 3) Friendship bracelets were ties that couldn't be broken. 4) You’ve ever read Nancy Drew, The Hardy Boys, The Babysitters Club, or Sweet Valley High. 5) You know all the words to "Ice Ice Baby". 6) You wanted to be The Hulk for Halloween. 7) You had a crush on one of the New Kids on the Block members. 8) You wanted to be on Star Search. 9) You can remember what Michael

  • Hunting Forever-Personal Narrative

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    “Here one comes,” my dad whispered, as we sat on the crunchy forest floor. The deer was walking behind a fallen tree. I reached for my gun. The buck walked out of the brush right in front of a large oak tree. My dad grunted and the buck stopped in mid trot. I aimed and pulled the trigger. This was a moment that I will never ever forget. It’s a moment that changed the way that I saw hunting forever. When we all woke up the sky was still black as coal. Everyone still had sleep in their eyes. The

  • Analysis Of The Mckinney-Vento Homeless Act

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    Social Analysis The McKinney-Vento Homeless Act of 1987 is a federal law program that provides money for homeless shelter programs as well as special protections for homeless children. It was the first act of its kind to be signed into law on a federal level. Originally, known as the McKinney Act, it was first established in the state of Illinois and later amended to become the McKinney-Vento Act in the year 2000. Under the McKinney-Vento Act, there are a total of fifteen programs and nine titles

  • Social Work Capstone Paper

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    When pursuing a degree in social work, one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences within the degree aspect is the capstone project. The capstone is a multi-integrative assignment that is structure to provide social work students with the opportunity to apply their academic, professional and personal experience in the field through the application of a project. With allowing students to master the knowledge, skills, values, and ethics needed for effective social work practice, the capstone

  • Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder

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    where safety and basic needs are met, and where individuals are given a more conducive environment from which leaders can emerge. Works Cited Kidder, T. (2004). Mountains Beyond Mountains. New York, NY: Random House Publishing Group. Popple, P. R, & L. Leighninger. (2011). Social Work, Social Welfare, and American Society. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc. Stohr, M. K, & P. Collins. (2009). Criminal Justice Management. Oxford, NY: Oxford University Press, Inc. Twenty12fttrees

  • Reasons to Join the Revolutionary War as Portrayed in The Patriot

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    Declaration of Independence. By Thomas Jefferson. Philadelphia, 1776. Print. 2) Bostwick, Elisha. Military Memoir (Dec. 1776). Print. 3) Locke, John. A Letter Concerning Toleration . Trans. William Popple. N.p., 1686. Print. 4) Locke, John. The Second Treatise of Civil Government. Trans. William Popple. N.p., 1684. Print. 5) Thatcher, John. MILITARY JOURNAL (1823). Print. Secondary: 6) Centropolis Entertainment, Mutual Friend Company, and Columbia Pictures, dirs. The Patriot. Roland Emmerich

  • Political Ideology and Social Problem Analysis

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    government. This belief comes from educational, economical, society and experiences. For the purpose of this paper Conservative, Liberal and Radical ideologies will be discussed reviewing their take on welfare, poverty and the poor. Political Ideology Popple & Leighninger (1999) state, “Your view of what causes poverty is heavily influenced by your pol... ... middle of paper ... ...ocial welfare policy. Chapter 5. (pp.119-152). Oxford University Press. Abromovitz, M. (2004). The social functions

  • Descriptive Essay On Comfort

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    A Simple Comfort The comfort of sitting in our nice warm home in Sauk Rapids is very satisfying. Although my house brings me much luxury, another setting makes me feel very at home. Internet use, city water, a comfortable bed, and 100 miles differentiate the two places, but the environment I am in, the people I am with, and the things I do at the deer shack give me a particular kind of comfort. Sitting in my deer stand on the evening of rifle-hunting opener I was thinking about how much I wanted

  • The Truth Behind Welfare

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    by the government. Some institutions that can be considered welfare are public education(K-12), CSU’s, medicare, medical, veteran benefits, public housing, food stamps, free or reduced lunch, public transportation, and the most popular cash aid. (Popple Leighninger). Almost everyone is benefiting from welfare. Welfare is not what society has portrayed it to be, in fact welfare was alleviate symptoms of poverty. Many of us have heard cases of welfare recipients who have taken advantage of the welfare

  • Essay On Social Work

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    in 1917. A guide for beginning caseworker, the book outlined ways to diagnose and assess need, and it greatly influenced the new profession. Mary Richmond 's work codified the emphasis on casework in the tradition of focusing on the individual" (Popple,1995; Segal, Gerdes & Steiner, 2010). Her book also "constructed the foundation for the scientific methodology development of professional social work" (History of Social Work). Not only did Mary published books but she also orchestrated research

  • Describe The Culture Of The 1980's

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    Culture of the 1980’s As decades pass through time, the culture of people change. 10 years is a long enough time for opinions, style and arts to change popularity in people’s minds. The 1980’s was an exciting year that brought along new styles, new music, new technology and more for the people of their time to enjoy. The fashion of the 80’s was all about bold colours, the size and experimentation. People often would express themselves through their clothing styles and try to make big fashion statements