Legal research

while integrating, when appropriate, elements of mindfulness meditation. His research project is also studying the impact of mindfulness on clinicians in different fields. Briefly describe the student’s strengths and growth areas. Since both APA and CPA accreditation are now focusing on the assessment of competency, please include any of the following competencies with which you are familiar: Research, Ethical and legal standards, Individual and cultural diversity, Professional values and…

It is imperative that protocols regarding ethics be in place to protect individuals who elect to take part in research studies. Mills and Gay have provided a thorough explanation of the obligations of those performing educational research (2016). Two major ethical considerations our authors mention that take effect for all research studies are: (a) no harm of any kind should come to participants as a result of taking part in a study, and (b) researchers must obtain informed consent on behalf…

article by Alta Charo titled, “Body of research- Ownership and Use of Human Tissue” she states that there are two key questions that researchers need to focus on that is: First, could a 1-time general consent to all future research be used? It is not clear if this type of consent would comport with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability. The HIPAA requires specific information for use of the patient's protected health information in research, unless the IRB has made a specific…

that which waives or appears to waive any of the subject's legal rights or releases or appears to release those conducting the research from liability for negligence. Which of the following statements in a consent form is an example of exculpatory language? Taking part in the research is voluntary, but if you choose to take part, you waive the right to legal redress for any research-related injuries. Your participation in this research is voluntary. If you choose not to participate, or…

My research question(s) varies for many reasons. As an individual you must understand how important is asking questions, getting to know someone and listening to their story. When this project was first conducted. My research questions were the following. A. What is it like to have this life experience? B. What is it like to work in the legal field? C. What is it like to do social justice work? I revised research question A. because it was too broad and not consider to be a real research…

identification, greater time responding to unclear and irrelevant evidence and more time spent in hearings” (Richardson et al., 2012, p. 14). Consequently, the added time required to advance the judicial process with a SRL “may expend or incur more legal costs as a result of delays or time taken at trial by the SRL” (Richardson et al., 2012, p. 32). In short, the opposing party may experience increased time and, thus, costs while facing judicial proceedings involving a…

reason to invent. We may also look at the issue from a legal positivist theory, and separability theory, where there is no importance placed on the morality of the law only that it exists for all. Separability theory tells us that the law and morals should be separate (Murumba,…

This doesn’t require you to have any particular specialization or degree such as psychology or medicine, but anybody with any degree can go this route. I Can’t Afford a College Education If you still desire to become a legal assistant, but don’t have the necessary funds to attend a community college or university, your next best effort should be to work your way into the position. There are still many law firms and government agencies that hire from within and are willing…

Perceived Awareness of the Research Hypothesis Scale (PARH). The parameters of the current study provoke a number of variables to consider. In that respect, one of the variables in the Hawthorne Effect is that the participant becomes aware of the researchers observing their behaviors and adapts their behaviors to satisfy the researcher. In disclosing my research to the participant, allowing the participant to be aware of the preinstalled application on her smartphone that would be recording data…

Social work research can be important in many ways. When conducted correctly, people are able to begin to understand various individuals, groups, causes and effects surrounding various social issues. Research is the beginning of breaking down walls, which brings about improvement in the lives of others. However, Engel & Schutt notes that, “social work research is important because the nature of our social world is the starting point for our profession, because much of what we do is in response…