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I am a Adjunct Professor of Sociology at a state university. Currently, I am teaching Introduction to Sociology and two Social Problems classes. In the Spring, I will be teaching three Social Problems classes.

I have always loved research and writing. Case

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Sciences > Mathematics Statistics & lies: Assessing the value of collected data: 8 of 10
Statistical data helps social scientists understand and describe social phenomena, but should never be interpreted as infallible or irrefutable proof.' While good researchers take precautions to ensure the reliability and validity of their findings, no one is capable of designing a perfect' study that will yield perfect' dat... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: How my cats got their names: 51 of 63
I can't remember a time that I didn't have a soft, purring friend snuggling up to me and kneading my body with his paws. Over the years, I have had many, many cats. I have been blessed with litters of precious kittens and have rescued a few strays. Here, though, I will focus on only the felines close to my heart, with whom I... More..
Sciences > Sociology Theories about how society influences behavior: 7 of 8
Sociologists tend to examine society's influence on behavior through the lens of a theoretical perspective. The three main theoretical perspectives in sociology are the Structural Functionalist perspective, the Conflict perspective, and the Symbolic Interactionist perspective. The first of these perspectives, Structural Func... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing & Rating at Helium Reasons for low ratings at Helium: 26 of 29
Through extensive reading of the forums, I have found that there are many criteria used by Helium members to determine which article should be rated higher, some more subjective than others. Here are some of issues members tend to believe will result in lower ratings: 1. Length: the article should be between 400-1500 words 2... More..
Computers & Technology > Online Shopping & Trade Understanding supply and demand on eBay: 4 of 4
Have you ever faced a situation on eBay like these? You list your quality items and your items sell for much less than you thought they would. -or- The bidding goes way beyond the value of an item to way more than you are willing to pay. Why does this happen? It all boils down to supply and demand. Say, for example, you are ... More..