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Part I: Choose a topic.

Describe the topic, concept, idea, or approach that is going to be the central idea of the Week 7 Infographic. There is no minimum word count but please use several well thought-out sentences to make your point.

Part II: Source Evaluation Worksheet

- Find a minimum of three (3) sources; two (2) academic sources from the APUS library and one (1) article (quality online or newspaper article).

- Annotate your list of sources, i.e. explain what you hope to get out of these readings and how it will help you argue your point.

- For this assignment, do not use the website sources you used in the Week 3 Forum.

- Follow the format found in the Source Evaluation Worksheet.

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Consider the following:

- Please upload the completed Source Evaluation Worksheet and write directly into it.

- Be detailed and precise when completing the worksheet.

- Your annotation of your sources should be in your own words with some quotations from your source.

- For grading expectations, please see the Source Evaluation rubric.

Source Evaluation Worksheet Part I: Topic Describe the topic, concept, idea, or approach that is going to be the central idea of the Week 7 Infographic. There is no minimum word count but please use several fully thought-out sentences to make your point. Part II: Source Evaluation Article Title: Article Author: Database or Web URL: Source’s Publication Date: Publishing Information: Source Summary: Article Title: Article Author: Database or Web URL: Source’s Publication Date: Publishing Information: Source Summary: Article Title: Article Author: Database or Web URL: Source’s Publication Date: Publishing Information: Source Summary: Article Title: Article Author: Database or Web URL: Source’s Publication Date: Publishing Information: Source Summary: Source Evaluation Worksheet Part I: Topic Describe the topic, concept, idea, or approach that is going to be the central idea of the Week 7 Infographic. There is no minimum word count but please use several fully thought-out sentences to make your point. is ar stu ed d vi y re aC s o ou urc rs e eH w er as o. co m Much debate surrounds the pit-bull dog breed. Some argue that pit bulls are aggressive and dangerous by nature because of their history and prevalence in dog fighting. Others argue that pit bulls are friendly, playful, and good around children. I believe pit bulls are just like any other dog breed – friendly unless provoked, agitated, or abused. I don’t believe the breed has much of anything to do with the aggressiveness of a dog, but rather the treatment of the dog may lead it to act a certain way. If a dog is loved and cared for in a home, it will likely respond with love; if a dog is hit, mistreated, and abused, it will likely be scared, and may resort to defending itself by growling or biting. I think pit bulls have a bad reputation and are a very misunderstood breed. They are often overlooked at shelters because they are labeled as “pit bulls.” I hope with my infographic, I can inform my audience that pit bulls are good dogs (just misunderstood) despite their negative reputation. Part II: Source Evaluation Article Title: What’s in a Name? Effect of Breed Perceptions & Labeling on Attractiveness, Adoptions & Length of Stay for Pit-Bull-Type Dogs Article Author: Lisa M. Gunter, Rebecca T. Barber, & Clive D. L. Wynne Database or Web URL: https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy1.apus.edu/docview/1775367089? pq-origsite=primo&accountid=8289 Th Source’s Publication Date: March 2016 Publishing Information: PLoS One; San Francisco Vol. 11 Iss. 3 sh Source Summary: This source discusses the effects of labeling dogs in relation to their appeal to potential adopters. Many dogs are mislabeled by previous owners or shelter staff, and this mislabeling results in longer stays for specific breeds, such as the pit bull. Several studies were conducted to compare the pit bull’s behavioral and adoptability characteristics and attractiveness to other dogs, such as Labrador Retrievers, Border Collies, and other breeds that are similar looking to pit bulls. In addition to these studies, the authors reached out to an This study source was downloaded by 100000766049315 from CourseHero.com on 05-05-2021 06:50:51 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/83431891/Week-5-Source-Evaluation-Worksheetdocx/ animal shelter that stopped applying breed labels to animals ready for adoption to collect data on the effects of labeling vs. not labeling breeds. The results of their studies found that pit bulls are perceived more negatively than other breeds, and that labeling the dogs as pit bulls vs. not labeling the dogs at all proved to be impactful and actually more harmful, as labeled pit bulls faced longer stays in the shelters than their non-labeled counterparts. Their results conclude that removing labels would be a low-cost way to help increase the rate at which pit bulls are adopted. Article Title: Breed-specific legislation and the pit bull terrier: Are the laws justified? Article Author: Stephen Collier is ar stu ed d vi y re aC s o ou urc rs e eH w er as o. co m Database or Web URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jveb.2006.04.011 Source’s Publication Date: July 2006 Publishing Information: Journal of Veterinary Behavior, Vol. 1 Iss. 1, p. 17-22 Th Source Summary: This source discusses the laws and restrictions in place against pit bulls, specifically the American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT). There is very little data suggesting the APBT is a dangerous breed, with no significant differences in attacks by the APBT to other dog breeds. Rather, the beliefs are based on assumptions created by society and the media. The author also mentions in his article that the data collected on dog attacks is seriously flawed due to the umbrella term “pit bull” which encompasses all bull and terrier breeds, like mastiffs, boxers, and bulldogs. It is mentioned that all dog breeds are capable of biting and attacking. In fact, it was reported in the United States that several different toy breeds have been responsible for killing infants. The article concludes that it is true that any dog, including the APBT, has the potential to be dangerous, but there is no specific research to back the claim that breeds with a fighting past are more aggressive than other breeds. Article Title: Pit bulls: Ferocious beasts or just misunderstood? sh Article Author: Courtney Lundgren & Kristin Lundgren Database or Web URL: https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy1.apus.edu/docview/1983189641? pq-origsite=primo&accountid=8289 Source’s Publication Date: January 2018 This study source was downloaded by 100000766049315 from CourseHero.com on 05-05-2021 06:50:51 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/83431891/Week-5-Source-Evaluation-Worksheetdocx/ Publishing Information: Houstonian, Sam Houston State University is ar stu ed d vi y re aC s o ou urc rs e eH w er as o. co m Source Summary: This source discusses the unfortunate past pit bulls have in dog fighting. Today, illegal dog fighting still takes place. Many owners or dog fighters today abandon pit bulls after realizing they are a friendly breed and are not aggressive by nature. Those who do not abandon their pits subject them to inhumane cruelty and living conditions to enforce aggression. With this kind of history and reputation, it is no wonder the pit bull’s name is dragged through the mud. “Pit bull” is often the first breed to come to mind when a dog was attacked by another dog, or when a dog attacks a human. In reality, there are many breeds that resemble pit bulls or dogs with similar features, therefore the pit bull name is never fully cleared. Interestingly, a veterinarian in Huntsville, California said the Chow breed is statistically the one that bites the most. In regard to aggression, it is not the breed that matters but the particular dog and how it was raised and treated in its lifetime. Article Title: The dangerous dog debate Article Author: R. Scott Nolen Database or Web URL: https://www.avma.org/javma-news/2017-11-15/dangerous-dog-debate Source’s Publication Date: November 2017 Publishing Information: JAVMA News, American Veterinary Medical Association sh Th Source Summary: This source discusses the debate on dangerous dogs, specifically the pit bulltype dogs. In this discussion, the article covers breed-specific laws. Many oppose breed-specific laws, stating they are harmful to the dogs and end up punishing good dog owners who care for their animals properly. The National Animal Care and Control Association (NACA) who strongly opposes breed-specific laws states, “dangerous and/or vicious animals should be labeled as such as a result of their actions or behavior and not because of their breed.” Breed laws don’t leave room to account for things such as the owner’s treatment of the dog, or compliance with vaccination ordinances. One of the biggest takeaways from this source for me was the comments from Dr. Sagi Deneberg, a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists and the European College of Animal Welfare and Behavioral Medicine. Dr Denenberg mentions that many people tend to forget that aggression is a normal behavior in dogs. A dog shows aggression when it hunts, just as it will when someone comes near its food bowl in the home. He continues to add, “every dog has its limit, and if they’re pushed far enough, they bite. Some days have to be pushed really, really far before they show aggression, whereas other dogs show it much sooner, but each dog has the potential to be dangerous.” This study source was downloaded by 100000766049315 from CourseHero.com on 05-05-2021 06:50:51 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/83431891/Week-5-Source-Evaluation-Worksheetdocx/ Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)