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PAGE 3 Final “Summary Reflection” Essay Topic Possibilities: This essay is due Wednesday, April 19th Instructions: Choose one of the following topics and write your essay in accordance with the guidelines regarding the structure and the content of “summary reflection” essays I posted separately on Blackboard. Possible Topics: 1) At the beginning of Plato's Meno, Meno offers Socrates several definitions of virtue or arete. None of the definitions satisfy Socrates. Reviewing the definitions and Socrates' responses to them, what seems to be the major fault of each in Socrates' eyes? Do you think Socrates is raising legitimate objections to the definitions? Why or why not? Discuss as critically and creatively as possible. 2) In his attempt to refute Meno's definition of virtue as "the desire of things honorable and the power of attaining them," Socrates argues that "no one desires that which is evil." Explain the definition and Socrates' refutation of it in detail. What is Socrates' argument exactly, and how does it serve to show that Meno's definition is inadequate? Do you think Socrates' argument is legitimate? Why or why not? Discuss as critically and creatively as possible. 3) After attempting to define "virtue" unsuccessfully, Meno finally gives up and admits that he does not know what virtue is. Socrates then invites Meno to join a mutual inquiry regarding the nature of virtue. At this suggestion, Meno introduces a paradox which, if legitimate, would make inquiry into the nature of virtue impossible. What is the paradox, and how does Socrates respond to it? What do you think of Socrates' response? How, in other words, do you read the nature and the significance of Socrates' notion of "learning as recollection"? Discuss as critically and creatively as possible. 4) After arguing that all learning is recollection, Socrates lets Meno talk him into an investigation of the teach-ability of virtue. How does Socrates approach this question, and what seems to be his ultimate answer? Do you think the answer Meno and Socrates give to the problem is the answer Plato wants us to accept? Explain your answer, and in the process, discuss, if you wish, how you think virtue is acquired. Discuss as critically and creatively as possible. 5) One of the key implications of Plato's famous "Parable of the Cave" (despite it's rather tragic ending) is that true freedom involves attaining knowledge of ultimate reality – (otherwise, we will be perpetually enslaved to the "shadows on the wall" which are no more than illusions). In other words, Plato would have us believe that enlightenment is liberating. Of course, this notion is famously captured by the phrase, "You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." Considering this general viewpoint, t.
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In the second unit in this class, we have focused on two things; we’ve looked at various texts in which the authors argue for a specific view on the mind-body problem and we have attempted to identify and report arguments. This assignment will bring these together.
You are asked to consider the following question: how is the mind related to the body or brain?
Ok, now that you’ve sorted that out, consider the passages below the instructions, from several of our our authors, namely, Descartes, Papineau, or Jackson. For this essay, you must consider one of these authors. Re-read the passage I have provided, in which he or she answers one of the above two questions. You might find that the author really answers both questions at the same time, or not.
Having re-read the passage, you must next try to find not only the author's answer(s) to the above question(s), but the reasons offered in support of his view.
What you must write in your Blue Book:
Now - and only now! — is it time to write. Here is what your paper must contain:
1. First, identify which author you’ll be considering.
2. You must next state, clearly, simply, and accurately, what your chosen author would say in response to the above questions. This should not be more than a single paragraph — get to the point! This might even be called your thesis or controlling idea. It’s the idea you’ll be exploring in the rest of the paper.
3. Next provide the reasons why the author believes what you have just claimed he does. Consider no more than one reason per paragraph. So, if you find three reasons, then write at least three paragraphs for this part.
4. In each paragraph, explain each reason simply, clearly, and accurately. Then elaborate a bit on what that means and try to show why or how it supports the main claim, How does this reason help him or her?
5. You must also provide evidence! That is, you must provide textual evidence supporting your claim that the authors in question really has this reason you’re discussing. The best and easiest way to do this is to quote, briefly and accurately, the sentence in which the author actually says the reason, from the passage I provided. Then restate it in your own words, explaining the passage as I described in number 4, just above. Remember, though, the evidence does not speak for itself. You must interpret and explain it. But you also must remain true to the text you’re discussing and the textual evidence will make that happen.
6. Ideally, the reasons you present will indeed be relevant to the main claim you presented (i.e., the answer you claim your author would give to the question(s) above). Don’t provide reasons that are irrelevant or even contrary to the main claim! You are trying to support it, remember. Also note that all of this is reporting what the author said, not what you think.
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Thesis-Driven Essay Two
Context
We continue to explore a wide variety of arguments in FDN111—about, for instance, how and how not to govern (Antigone,
Machiavelli, Hobbes), how to achieve self-knowledge (Plato, Augustine, Wordsworth), what it means to be a Christian (Paul,
Augustine, Luther) or a hero (Homer, Chretien de Troyes), how humans behave with no laws (Hobbes), and about how to achieve
greater equality between the sexes (Wollstonecraft). Understanding the arguments we read about, and the arguments we
encounter every day, is key to engaging with the world around us. It is also fundamental to your college and post-college
education and career, in whatever field you choose to pursue.
Goals
To practice defending a claim
To practice reading a text closely for full comprehension
To practice using examples and evidence to support assertions
To build critical thinking and writing skills through the exploring, outlining, drafting, revising process
To practice editing and proofreading
Assignment TDE 2A: Exploratory writing
The second thesis driven essay (TDE 2) will raise the expectations a little higher in two ways: (1) you will be expected to defend a
thesis comparing two of the selections in the Fdn 111 reader, and (2) you will be expected to explore this topic at a little greater
length (1500 words minimum vs. 1200 for TDE 1).
One problem that students often encounter in writing longer papers is that they find it difficult to write at greater length without
repeating themselves or having to bring in evidence and arguments that are weak or marginally relevant (if not completely
irrelevant). Hopefully from this course you have learned several strategies that you can use both to make a more persuasive
argument and to write papers that are longer because they investigate the topic in greater depth. These strategies include:
Finding and summarizing specific evidence from the texts you are discussing (or other types of evidence depending on
the subject matter), and being sure not just to paraphrase or quote the text but also to explain how this evidence relates
to your thesis.
Including material that establishes ethos and pathos, in addition to the logos (i.e. logic) you use to support your thesis
with specific evidence. (As we have seen in the readings, these are often a focus of the introduction and conclusion. In
these sections you should think about not just relating your specific thesis to a broader context, but also think about how
you can do this in a way that will make your readers more willing to be persuaded by the logic of your argument.)
Carefully describing and explaining counter evidence that appears to contradict your thesis, and then explaining how you
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The annotated bibliography helps you keep track of the material you find. It will also allow your instructor to gauge your progress, assess if your sources are appropriate, and determine if you have a basic understanding of MLA documentation.
For this assignment, you will need to submit information about two (2) of your sources - but it is recommended that, for your own purposes, you keep a record for each source you encounter.
At the top of your page, after your MLA heading, please post your topic and focusing question (refer to Unit 3 content notes as needed). Then proceed with the following information for each entry (2 total):
a bibliographic entry for the source according to MLA format
a brief note about how you located the source: did you find this source in person at the library, electronically, or otherwise? what terms did you use to locate the source, etc.
information about the source's author: who is the author? how is the author credible? You may need to do additional research on the author or organization responsible for the source to find out more about him/her/them/it, their credentials, etc. [This information will prove helpful because in your research paper's text, when introducing a source, it is good form to use a signal phrase that introduces the author to add credibility to your argument (as in, "According to John Doe, who is a professor at Harvard University, ...)]
a brief summary of what the source says (main ideas)
a reflection: how do you think you will use this source? How will this source help you support your own argument? How did it shape your own opinion, if at all? What are the source's strengths and weaknesses?
Here is a sample entry:
"Ten Facts to Know About Torture." Torture Abolition and Survivor Support Coalition. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 June 2013.
This article appears in the tassc.org website. The article can be found under the tab “about torture”. I found the article by using the search engine Google; I typed “torture facts.” After reading several articles from the search, this website seemed perfect for my research.
TASSC, Torture Abolition and Survivor Support Coalition, “was founded in 1998. It is the only organization in the United States founded by and for torture survivors. The mission of TASSC is to end the practice of torture wherever it occurs and to empower survivors, their families and communities wherever they are,” according to the "What Is TASSC"? page on their website. These are survivors who became advocates for the coalition. They work very closely to the UN and human rights groups worldwide. The coalition is “a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization and operates independently of any ideology, government or economic interest”. I think the r.
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Prompt #1: Examples of Inductive Inference
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Prompt #2:
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: Do a little research to find a specific topic and learn about explanations on both sides. Consider what you think might best explain the observed facts of the case.
Write
: Explain the topic you chose and why it is interesting or controversial. Present good arguments on more than one side of the issue (e.g. competing explanations of the facts). Analyze both arguments that you have presented. Then present your own argument for your theory that you feel will best explain this phenomenon. Are there any holes in your theory? Is there any information that would be likely to strengthen or weaken your case?
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Instructions
In the second unit in this class, we have focused on two things; we’ve looked at various texts in which the authors argue for a specific view on the mind-body problem and we have attempted to identify and report arguments. This assignment will bring these together.
You are asked to consider the following question: how is the mind related to the body or brain?
Ok, now that you’ve sorted that out, consider the passages below the instructions, from several of our our authors, namely, Descartes, Papineau, or Jackson. For this essay, you must consider one of these authors. Re-read the passage I have provided, in which he or she answers one of the above two questions. You might find that the author really answers both questions at the same time, or not.
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What you must write in your Blue Book:
Now - and only now! — is it time to write. Here is what your paper must contain:
1. First, identify which author you’ll be considering.
2. You must next state, clearly, simply, and accurately, what your chosen author would say in response to the above questions. This should not be more than a single paragraph — get to the point! This might even be called your thesis or controlling idea. It’s the idea you’ll be exploring in the rest of the paper.
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5. You must also provide evidence! That is, you must provide textual evidence supporting your claim that the authors in question really has this reason you’re discussing. The best and easiest way to do this is to quote, briefly and accurately, the sentence in which the author actually says the reason, from the passage I provided. Then restate it in your own words, explaining the passage as I described in number 4, just above. Remember, though, the evidence does not speak for itself. You must interpret and explain it. But you also must remain true to the text you’re discussing and the textual evidence will make that happen.
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Thesis-Driven Essay Two
Context
We continue to explore a wide variety of arguments in FDN111—about, for instance, how and how not to govern (Antigone,
Machiavelli, Hobbes), how to achieve self-knowledge (Plato, Augustine, Wordsworth), what it means to be a Christian (Paul,
Augustine, Luther) or a hero (Homer, Chretien de Troyes), how humans behave with no laws (Hobbes), and about how to achieve
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education and career, in whatever field you choose to pursue.
Goals
To practice defending a claim
To practice reading a text closely for full comprehension
To practice using examples and evidence to support assertions
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Assignment TDE 2A: Exploratory writing
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One problem that students often encounter in writing longer papers is that they find it difficult to write at greater length without
repeating themselves or having to bring in evidence and arguments that are weak or marginally relevant (if not completely
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Finding and summarizing specific evidence from the texts you are discussing (or other types of evidence depending on
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Including material that establishes ethos and pathos, in addition to the logos (i.e. logic) you use to support your thesis
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At college, Descartes was taught a philosophy called “scholasticism,” the dominant philosophy of the medieval period. Describe some key theses of scholastic philosophy (like geocentrism) that Descartes rejected. (20 points.)
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Explain what it means to be certain of a belief, using the concept of “sentence competitors.” Use an example of something most people think they know that they can’t actually know because they can’t rule out all of that belief’s competitors. (20 points.)
Describe the reasons found in Descartes’s first meditation that lead to the skeptical conclusion that we can’t know that we inhabit a shared physical, 3-D world. Describe the idea of the malicious demon that is central to the skeptical argument. How does it supposedly demolish any hope of knowing anything about the world around us? Explain why this outlandish scenario need not actually be true, nor need we believe that it is true, for it to have this effect. (If you’d like you can compare the evil demon to a brain in a vat or The Matrix). (40 points.)
Whereas Descartes’s argument leads to the conclusion that our evidence is never good enough to know that an external world exists outside our mind, David Hume’s argument leads to the conclusion that, even if an external world exists, reason and observation can never tell us how the world works. This is not because we are just too dumb, it’s because there’s no way to justify our beliefs in the laws of nature.
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Quiz Tip Sheet.
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First, some good news. I will start including a bonus question on future exams.
Tips:
1. Quiz questions are reading comprehension questions: The discussion boards are designed to give you a chance to try out your own arguments and to evaluation the arguments in the readings. The quizzes are designed to test reading comprehension. This does not mean the quiz questions will be rote (i.e., what does Herrick say on page 24, paragraph 1). They will require active reading and comprehension of what is written. Key Point: The answers will come from the text.
2. Reading Philosophy may require skills that you haven’t yet mastered. I have two points, here. First, reading comprehension, in any discipline, improves with knowledge of the subject matter. If you have never taken a philosophy course before (or read philosophical essays) then you can expect to find the material more challenging at first than at the end, after you have developed a feel for philosophical writing & reading. Second, reading philosophy may be more challenging that reading other kinds of writing. Philosophy majors consistently outperform other majors on graduate level entrance exams (for law, business, general grad school, and even the MCAT, for medicine). Most likely, this is because of the kinds of skills required to read, write, and understand philosophical writing. Key Point: Give yourself room to grow in your skills. Just because you’ve gotten a 4.0 in your other classes, doesn’t mean that you will get a 4.0 on every quiz in this class. The types of things that are important to notice in a philosophical essay may be different from the types of things you are used to looking for. And the types of logical inferences required in philosophical reading may be different from your typical patterns of inference.
3. What to notice -- Understand Logic: Mastering the material at the end of the first reading will help your reading comprehension (of philosophy) immensely. Here is a brief outline of the different types of arguments/reasoning. Make sure you can define and identify each type. As you encounter new arguments, or argument types, put them on your map. Key Point: As you read, pay close attention to how arguments are characterized. Different types of arguments require different standards of evaluation.
1. Deductive arguments (reasoning): At best, if the premises are true, the conclusion MUST be true.
a. Category Based Arguments: All whales are mammals; all mammals are animals; thus all whales are animals.
2. Inductive Arguments (reasoning): At best if the premises are true, the conclusion is likely to be true.
a. Analogy Arguments: (Like Paley)
b. Best Explanation Arguments (like fine-tuning)
c. Generalizations: most universes are not fine-tuned, thus, probably, none are.
4. What to notice – Your Assumptions:* We read with selective perception. Our brain ...
Philosophy Extra Credit Projects If you wish, you can do t.docx
Philosophy Extra Credit Projects
If you wish, you can do two extra credit assignments this term, one small and one
large project. Each small project will end up as a 3-5 page paper: 1 page (or less)
summary of what you read/watched), 1-2 pages answering a few questions, and 1-2 pages
reaction to the philosophical themes of the book/movie. Larger projects are more of
same, but the themes for that project carries over into different genres (therefore, you will
have more to read watch) and are more difficult or complex (again giving you a little
more work to do).
Each little project will be worth (about) 2 points, while the larger projects are
worth 5. With partial credit, doing both projects well can (and will) shift you a whole
letter grade! But note that they are graded just like reaction papers, so if you do one,
please be sure to put a lot of energy into it, and come see me if you are having problems
with it!
Small Projects
Philosophy and the Divine
, director Aronofsky. A radically different view of God is pushed by this film – I added
this one to the list as a “neutral” choice for anyone that wants to work a little more with
Philosophy of Religion. Sit back and enjoy the ride (it’s a wild, weird movie) and then
let me know if you think that any of the articles we’ve read can handle this kind of
understand of the Divine, and what exactly is Aronofsky saying about God.
“The Screw Tape Letters,” C.S. Lewis. This book is also a somewhat neutral choice,
since Lewis went from a devout believer to an atheist, and back again (however, he’s
obviously returned to his faith when he writes this). What is Lewis really saying about
God (or the Devil) and the nature of Evil? How responsible are we as (merely) human?
“Twilight of the Idols,” Nietzsche. A book for the non-believers, or those still sitting on
the fence. If you’re a Nine-Inch-Nails fan, this is close as it comes to mandatory reading
since Nietzsche was the first to publicly declare, “God is Dead.” I really want to know
what you make of Nietzsche’s subtitle for the text (“How to Philosophize with a
Hammer”), what Nietzsche himself meant by it, and what he thinks God really is. This
one is a little longer and harder project, so come see me if you want to work on it – you
may need a little help throughout the project.
Philosophy and life
“Fight Club,” Palahniuk. A great book, followed by a great movie that totally changes
the message that Palahniuk is trying to push. Who is Tyler Durden (not literally – that’s
for your summary) in the psychological, philosophical sense? Is self improvement really
masturbation (what does that even mean)? Did Fight Club, Project Mayhem really work?
(Again, make sure you read the book!)
“The Stranger,” Camus. A classic existential work, Camus really moves towards a new
meaning for Life and a radical definition of responsibility. I really want to know what
you ...
Paper 3 hl extension
The document discusses philosophical activity as presented in an unseen exam text for IB Philosophy students. It describes philosophical activity as involving abstract thinking about existence and reasoning about meaningful questions. Students are expected to demonstrate their understanding of philosophy by applying philosophical skills, knowledge, and ideas to thoughtfully respond to the unseen text. The summary evaluates the key aspects of philosophical activity highlighted in the document and their alignment with the student's experiences in the philosophy course.
PHIL 201Response Paper InstructionsHaving completed the .docx
PHIL 201
Response Paper Instructions
Having completed the unit of philosophy of religion, you are now ready to respond to an article written by an actual atheist. This article titled “On Being an Atheist,” was written by H. J. McCloskey in 1968 for the journal Question. McCloskey is an Australian philosopher who wrote a number of atheistic works in the 1960s and 70s including the book God and Evil (Nijhoff, 1974). In this article, McCloskey is both critical of the classical arguments for God’s existence and offers the problem of evil as a reason why one should not believe in God. Please note the following parameters for this paper:
1. Your assignment is to read McCloskey’s short article found in the Reading & Study folder in Module/Week 7 and respond to each of the questions below. Your instructor is looking for a detailed response to each question.
2. The response paper is to be a minimum of 1,500 words (not including quotes) and should be written as a single essay and not just a list of answers to questions.
3. The basis for your answers should primarily come from the resources provided in the lessons covering the philosophy of religion unit of the course (Evans and Manis, Craig, and the presentation) and these sources should be mentioned in your paper. You are not merely to quote these sources as an answer to the question—answer them in your own words.
4. You may use other outside sources as well, as long as you properly document them. However, outside sources are not necessary. Each of the questions can be answered from the sources provided in the lessons.
5. While the use of the Bible is not restricted, its use is not necessary and is discouraged unless you intend to explain the context of the passage and how that context applies to the issue at hand in accordance with the guidelines provided earlier in the course. You are not to merely quote scripture passages as answers to the questions. Remember this is a philosophical essay not a biblical or theological essay.
6. While you may quote from sources, all quotations should be properly cited and quotes from sources will not count towards the 1,500 word count of the paper.
7. You may be critical of McCloskey, but should remain respectful. Any disparaging comment(s) about McCloskey will result in a significant reduction in grade.
8. Please note that all papers are to be submitted through SafeAssign, which is a plagiarism detection program. The program is a database of previously submitted papers including copies of papers that have been located on the Internet. Once submitted, your paper will become part of the database as well. The program detects not only exact wording but similar wording. This means that if you plagiarize, it is very likely that it will be discovered. Plagiarism will result in a 0 for the paper and the likelihood of you being dropped from the course.
Specifically, you should address the following questions in your paper:
1. McCloskey refers to the argument.
Notes for Claim Writing Success1. Comments on Titles Sample #.docx
Notes for Claim Writing Success
1. Comments on Titles:
Sample #1: chose strong language to show writer’s claim; first part grabs attention, second part gets focused
Sample #2: Please Help! Grabs the reader on an emotional level—got attention—the beginning part wasn’t as strong!!
Too fake! Not specific enough—(turned attention away) too blunt! Gives away too much!—
Sample #3: attention grabbing—polarizing language, strong words—can see both sides—
Critique: include “Formation” or not? Too much? Too litte?
Is it too exaggerated? Overly done? Not serious enough?
2. What goes in the first paragraph?
b. what worked?
Introduces the issue
Using some data? Used a quote? Create a sense of urgency or importance=gives justification, gives context
How is this different than Sec 3 (background)?
In claim—give a quick glimpse of the issue—
Sample 3—clear description of problem-
Quote? Expert echoes your statement so it doesn’t sound like you are making it up
Why not use it? Summarize
Sample 1 quote –early? Suspicious
In Sec 3 dig into the details more
c. what didn’t?
what didn’t work
MLA incorrect
Sample #2—too general---too broad!
3. What goes in the second paragraph?
MAP:
All major points of the paper (introduce or touch on every required section)
--Section 2—Suvin and short story
Map out the required sections of this paper (all your big moves!)
--solution (section 6)
Taking a stand –say what you argue and why it matters! Last two sentence of paragraph 2
Use first person? To use or not to use?
Feel more comfortable –easy to use commanding words
Sounding confident
Assert yourself into your argument—easier to sound confident
Map—chronological—follow the order of the paper!!
b. what worked?
c. what didn’t?
this is not project proposal writing
Is it specific? Controversial?
Map? What does that mean??
Stakes?
Final Research PAper
Final Research Paper: What’s the New Cognition? Estrangement in Octavia’s Brood
For your final paper, please select a novum you find cognitively estranging in one short story. Using outside research, write a 6-8 page, double spaced, 1 inch margins, 12pt font, Times New Roman research paper that investigates the new cognition the estrangement leads you to explore. The page requirement does NOT include the Works Cited.
Final version due to Canvas 3/20 before 11:59 pm.
Your bibliography should have at least 10 sources to support your argument and to detail what the new cognition is for you on this particular issue. Darko Suvin’s “Estrangement and Cognition” and the short story of your choice count as two of the ten sources.
At least three of your sources must be from academic, peer-reviewed journals. The other five (min.) can be from popular sources.
You need one quote in every paragraph, Sections 3-6.
Organization, Section I
2 paragraphs that outline the claim, complete with stakes. Recall, strong claims are specific, take a stand on something controversial, and they matter. Your claim should provide a ma.
Other means of persuasion, propaganda, & fallaciesWhat concept.docx
Other means of persuasion, propaganda, & fallacies
What conception of the mind underlies critical reasoning? How do other means of persuasion rely on a different conception of the mind/self?
What conception of mind underlies critical reasoning?
Review slides 1 – 7 & 10 in Week 1’s power point: “What is critical reasoning anyhow?” & slides 2 & 5 in Week 3’s (Week 4 for the in-class section) power point: “What is an argument in logic?” (This is very important to doing your final essay. You may also want to review the description of the course on the syllabus).
Underlying this conception of critical reasoning is a conception of the mind that has varied somewhat in the history of Western philosophy, but tends to treat the mind as separate from the body [Descartes] and/or from the emotions [Kant], or if the emotions are taken into consideration, they are treated as subservient to the intellect [Socrates/Plato]. An exception to this “rule” is the philosopher Hume, who stated that reason is the slave of the emotions. Nietzsche can be interpreted as following in Hume’s footsteps.
Therefore, in critical reasoning, our capacity for logical thinking takes precedent over our desires, and logical non-contradiction takes precedence over efficient means to achieving our desires; appeals to “good reasons” to support our claims take precedent over appeals to emotions or to authority or to tradition.
In other words, evidence is supposed to replace even an expert’s judgment or the judgment of a tradition. This becomes tricky when an expert or authority is basing their judgment upon evidence that the rest of the public may not understand, or if any field of study has traditional ways of doing research, etc.
What does this conception of mind entail?
This conception of mind might underlie what Kant calls “enlightenment”, and it might also be part of the foundations of democratic thinking, insofar as the American and French revolutions were partly based on the idea that every individual citizen was capable of logical thought and had rational capacities, so deserved the vote.
Those who were still denied the vote, such as women or slaves, were often considered suspect in their ability to reason or think rationally.
Therefore, our conception of freedom was partly tied to the ability to think rationally, rather than to our capacity to feel pain or pleasure or to pursue our own desires.
This also involved the notion that our thinking is conscious.
Do we still believe in this same conception of mind?
Can we separate the emotions from rationality or thinking? This has been questioned by both recent neuroscientists, such as D’Amasio (who wrote a book, “Descartes’ Error”), and recent philosophers.
Should we want to separate the emotions from rationality? In what ways might emotions distort or undermine our rationality or our search for evidence, and in what ways might emotions contribute to our rationality and our search for evidence?
For instance, do.
Ethical Competency Writing Assignment DescriptionPHI 108 Spr.docx
Ethical Competency Writing Assignment Description
PHI 108 Spring 2019
Dr. David M. DiQuattro
March 5, 2019
1 Basic Assignment Description
For your ethical competency writing assignment, you will write analyze a disagreement between two authors/viewpoints
that we discussed this semester. I am calling the assignment a critical disagreement analysis. Below I will
provide a number of examples of disagreements between the authors we discuss this semester. Your
paper will have the following components
1. Hone the disagreement
• I want you to start by taking my general statement of disagreement and providing your own clear specifics
that focus on particular claims or passages. Here you are taking my starting point, but providing your
own framing of the disagreement that will provide focus for your paper.
• You will hone your statement of the disagreement in a way that sets things up for the next parts of the
paper.
• For example:
– In number 2 below, you will identify a specific critique of Rawls from either Kittay or Noddings.
You need to explain where the disagreement is and set the stage for a fruitful dialogue to follow in
the paper.
• This part of the paper should be focused. You should discuss the two views in a way that sets the stage
for your objection and response.
• In the opening part of the paper you need to preview what is ahead - you may only write this part late
in the writing process, but you need to provide a clear preview of where the rest of the paper goes.
2. Provide the best objection from one point of view to another
• I want you to do more than just state the two sides of the issue in this paper. I want you to bring the
authors into dialogue. You will do this by articulating an objection to one position from the point of
view of the other, then responding to the objection.
– You want your objection to be more than just restating a point where the authors diagree. Here’s
what I mean by just restating, as an example:
1
Kant believes that there are absolute rules that should be followed without regard to conse-
quences. The strongest utilitarian objection to this is that Kant disregards the importance
of how an action affects overall happiness.
– The above is an example of what not to do. That way of stating things won’t get you far because
it is just a re-stating of a key difference between Kant and utilitarianism.
• You should look for an objection that raises a new question for the other point of view, or points out
an unforeseen implication of the view. In some way it should move discussion forward. I am not
asking you to discover something that has never been said about these issues. I just want
you to deepen your understanding of the two views by raising a serious objection to one
position, then responding to it.
– In some way the objection should force you to think in new ways about the position objected to.
• In this section you should explain as clearly as you can how the objection presents a proble.
First, return to your topic chosen in the week three assignment. TOP.docx
First, return to your topic chosen in the week three assignment. TOPIC: EUTHANASIA
Answer this question: What are the personal and/or communal ethical factors that may be involved in determining the moral position of either side in that debate?
Next, articulate and then evaluate the ethical positions using Kantian ethics (that is, the categorical imperative) relative to the long standing debate (that is your topic chosen in the week three assignment).
Finally, create a complete annotated bibliography for 5 academic scholarly sources. You will annotate each source. The sources should be relevant to your topic chosen in the week three assignment.
Include the following:
Publication details
Annotation (a detailed reading of the source)
Each annotation section should include the following:
Summarize key points and identify key terms (using quotation marks, and citing a page in parentheses).
Describe the controversies or "problems" raised by the articles.
State whether you agree or disagree and give reasons.
Locate one or two quotations to be used in the final research project.
Evaluate the ways in which this article is important and has helped you focus your understanding.
Use the following as a model:
APA Reference
Mezirow, J. (2003). Transformative learning as discourse.
Journal of Transformative Education
,
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(1), 58-63.
Annotation Example
In this article, Mezirow (2003) makes a distinction between "instrumental" and "communicative" learning. "Instrumental learning" refers to those processes which measure and gauge learning, such as tests, grades, comments, quizzes, attendance records and the like. "Communicative learning," on the other hand, refers to understanding created over time between individuals in what Mezirow calls "critical-dialectical-discourse," (p. 59) which is a fancy way of saying, important conversation between 2 or more speakers. Another key idea Mezirow discusses is "transformative learning," (p. 61) which changes the mind, the heart, the values and beliefs of people so that they may act better in the world. Mezirow argues that "hungry, desperate, homeless, sick, destitute, and intimidated people obviously cannot participate fully and freely in discourse" (p. 59). On the one hand, he is right: there are some people who cannot fully engage because their crisis is so long and deep, they are prevented. But, I don't think Mezirow should make the blanket assumption that everyone in unfortunate circumstances is incapable of entering the discourse meaningfully. One thing is certain: if we gave as much attention to the non-instrumental forms of intelligence--like goodness, compassion, forgiveness, wonder, self-motivation, creativity, humor, love, and other non-measured forms of intelligence in our school curriculums, we'd see better people, actors in the world, and interested investigators than we currently have graduating high school.
Writing Requirements (APA format)
Length: 4 pages (not including title.
Does life have meaning What can we know Please read and review .docx
Does life have meaning? What can we know? Please read and review the following essays from your text, Introducing Philosophy through Pop Culture, [Edited by Irwin and Johnson]: [1] Aquinas and Rose on Faith and Reason, by Daniel B. Gallagher, [2] “I Am an Instrument of God”; Religious Belief, Atheism, and Meaning, by Jason T. Eberl and Jennifer A. Vines, [3] Selfish, Base Animals Crawling Across the Earth: House and the Meaning of Life, by Henry Jacoby, and [4] Adama’s True Lie: Earth and the Problem of Knowledge, by Eric J. Silverman.
[a] Each of these essays dissects differing concepts of knowledge and meaning. Use characters from the first three (3) of the above essays to contrast the differing concepts of knowledge and meaning illustrated by the author and the appropriate philosophers cited in the particular essays you chose. For example, in the first reading, one might choose to contrast/compare the opposing views of knowledge illustrated by Bernard and Rose. The comparison would, most appropriately, be viewed through the concepts of Aquinas discussed in detail in Gallagher’s particular essay. Likewise, in the second reading the views of Adama and Baltar could be contrasted with those of Roslin and Six through the teachings of Aquinas, Hume, and Russell. In the third reading the different concepts of meaning and knowledge exhibited by House and Wilson (or Sister Augustine) can be contrasted through the perspectives of Socrates and Aristotle.
[b] The fourth reading cites the views of David Hume, W. K. Clifford, and William James concerning knowledge as such knowledge contributes to life’s meaning. Clearly explain these views of each philosopher. [Note: The student is not required to research these philosophers’ views beyond the explanations given in the text.]
[c] Using the appropriate characters you chose to compare and contrast (in part [a] of this prompt), critically examine the positions/views of these pop culture characters as you believe Hume, Clifford, and James would do. What might each of these philosophers say about each character’s concept of knowledge and what each character most likely perceives gives meaning to life?
[CJ499: Bachelors Capstone in Criminal Justice ]
Unit 4 Assignment: Short Paper
In a 3 – 4 page paper address the following:
Identify and describe five scientific methods of research inquiry and how you would apply them
to a research project.
Be sure to provide examples.
Develop a hypothesis focused on the professional practices of criminal justice practitioners.
o An example of a hypothesis would be: you could propose a hypothesis that focuses on
whether law enforcement is better equipped to handle terrorism post 9/11 or whether
airline safety has improved since the attacks of 9/11, etc.
Then select two methods of inquiries and how you would apply them to your hypothesis to
reach a conclusion. The paper should be 3 pages in length, excluding title and reference
pages. ...
Answer each question with short answer (answers for every set of q.docx
Answer each question with short answer (answers for every set of question located in the link)
Alexander Chapter 6
https://peacelawandjustice.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/newjimcrow-ch-1.pdf
· Describe the experience of the Jena 6: who, what, when, where. How was the case eventually adjudicated?
· By and large, what has been the attitude of the civil rights community on the War on Drugs?
· What one area of criminal justice has most been the focus of civil rights lawyers?
· Why was Rosa Parks chosen to be the symbol of courage by not giving up her seat on the bus?
· Who were Claudette Colvin and Mary Louise Smith? Why were they not chosen to represent the bus boycotters?
· Why does Alexander include these examples (Parks, Colvin, Smith) in her discussion of criminal advocacy?
· Do poverty and unemployment statistics include people behind bars?
· On what basis does Bruce Western argue that it is “pure fiction” that the Clinton years were good for African Americans?
· What is the Corrections Corporation of America?
· Besides for-profit prisons, name at least three “prison profiteers.”
· Does mass incarceration contribute substantially to lower crime rates?
· What did California’s Proposition 36 mandate?
· What is colorblindness and why is it problematic as an approach to the War on Drugs?
· What is California’s Proposition 54 (endnote #34). Did it pass or fail?
· Why does the author consider affirmative action as a “racial bribe”?
· What are the four threats to the declining circumstances of white men in the U.S.? Hint: one is NOT affirmative action.
· Does the presence of people of color as workers in the criminal justice make a difference in light of all the problems discussed in the book? Why or why not?
· Has President Obama’s administration made things worse or better? How does Alexander support this answer?
· Who said, “Look, you know, when I was a kid, I inhaled. Frequently. That was the point”?
· Which writer said to his nephew, “this is your home…do not be driven from it. …we can make America what it must become”?
Letter from a Birmingham Jail
http://www.africa.upenn.edu/Articles_Gen/Letter_Birmingham.html
· Who is the author
· To whom was the letter directed?
· What did St. Augustine say about an unjust law?
· Who was Albert Boutwell? Bull Connor?
· Which U.S. Constitutional Amendment guarantees peaceful assembly?
Antiracist Activism
https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Antiracist_Activism_for_Teachers_and_Students/White_Activists/Activists
· What is the name of Beverly Tatum’s 1997 book?
· What is Tatum’s definition of “antiracist activism” using the metaphor of the conveyor belt?
· Is there such a thing as passive antiracism? Why or why not?
· Describe who each of these antiracist activists are and what they did to end racism.
· Margaret Burnham
· Terry Davis
· Dr. Martin Nathan
· Dr. James Cameron
· Dr. Beverly Tatum
· Timothy Jacob Wise
Writing Assignment Guidelines: Love, life, and family. The prompt for the third w.
ENG 283 Close Reading Assignment (5pts)Taylor 2Dire.docx
ENG 283: Close Reading Assignment (5pts)
Taylor 2
Directions:
1) Focus on one text from the list below:
Silko, “Pueblo Ecology”
Creation/Trickster Narrative(s)
de Vaca, “The Relation of Cabeza de Vaca”
Rowlandson, “Captivity and Restoration”
Bradford, “Of Plymouth Plantation”
Edwards, “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”
2) Perform a close reading on a section or group of sections from a text. To do so:
Focus by identifying a significant pattern, repetition, anomaly, theme, device, etc.
a. What stands out to you or what do you notice? For example, “imagery,” “diction,” “contrast,” “conflict,” OR “repetition …” List the instances as you prepare to draft.
b. Plan to discuss each example in its own body paragraph.
c. In each body paragraph, discuss what you see as the purpose of the pattern, repetition, anomaly, theme, device, etc.? What does it show, add, symbolize, suggest, or show? Do this for each example in its own paragraph.
2) Ask a question about the pattern (see below).
*Ultimately, your close reading will help you answer one of the prompts below OR explore a new idea of your choice.These questions are intentionally broad; be specific in your essay by offering your own unique interpretation of the literary devices in a text. Be sure to define your terms and devices.
Based on your close reading of a text:
1. What is at the heart of American confessions?
2. What is the confessional tradition “about”?
3. What does the early-American literary tradition suggest about the power of place and/or space?
4. What is the American origin story? What has a work of early-American literature suggested about American beginnings?
5. Based on your reading, what is the pursuit? What has a work of early-American literature suggested about the pursuit? How is it defined?
6. Based on your reading, how were aspects of early-American identity created and remade? Challenged? What does a work of early-American literature suggest about the making, limits, and possibilities of identity?
7. What does the early-American literary tradition suggest about rebellion and/or resistance?
8. What does a work of early-American literature suggest about the power of belief?
9. What is the role of voice, authorship or authority in a work of early-American literature? (May include the power of orality/the power of speech.)
10. Based on your reading, what do you see as a key conflict or tension during the early-American period?
11. What is a recurrent theme in early-American literature?
12. How do early-American authors negotiate audience (the reader) and to what end?
13. What is the role of food, nature/environment, clothing, or another related aspect in early-American literature (can relate to one of the above)?
14. A student-generated question (from discussion or group work).
15. Another topic of your choice.
Structure
Opening Paragraph** (will eventually become a formal introduction):
a. One sentence that states your text and the literary device ...
Ra structure
This document contains an agenda for a class discussion on structuring a rhetorical analysis presentation and essay. It includes prompts for students to consider how they rely on different rhetorical appeals when arguing points. It then provides guidance on outlining the introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion for the rhetorical analysis essay. This includes examples of possible structures and guidance on analyzing an author's use of ethos, pathos, and logos. The overall purpose is to help students plan and outline their rhetorical analysis essay.
Ra structure nov. 6 revised
The document outlines an agenda for analyzing an argument in Chapter 21 using the rhetorical devices of ethos, pathos and logos. It discusses incorporating this analysis into drafts. The writing prompt asks students to identify examples of pathos, logos and ethos in Chapter 21. It provides a deadline for assignments and outlines how to structure a rhetorical analysis essay, including introducing the author and argument, discussing the intended audience, analyzing the structure and chronology, and examining the strengths and weaknesses. Students are instructed to look for examples of each rhetorical device throughout the argument and analyze how the author uses these techniques to persuade readers.
· Describe strategies to build rapport with inmates and offenders .docx
· Describe strategies to build rapport with inmates and offenders in a correctional treatment or supervision program.
· Describe the effect of group dynamics on facilitating programs.
· Describe techniques for establishing a therapeutic environment.
Generalist Case Management
Woodside and McClam
https://phoenix.vitalsource.com/books/9781483342047/pageid/44
https://phoenix.vitalsource.com/#/books/9781323128800
https://phoenix.vitalsource.com/#/books/9781483342047
https://phoenix.vitalsource.com/#/books/9781133795247
https://phoenix.vitalsource.com/#/books/1259760413
Use book and two outside sources.
At least 100 words per question
THANKS
1 The Role of the Correctional Counselor CHAPTER OBJECTIVES After reading this chapter, you will be able to: 1. Identify the functions and parameters of the counseling process. 2. Discuss the competing interests between security and counseling in the correctional counseling process. 3. Know common terms and concerns associated with custodial corrections. 4. Understand the role of the counselor as facilitator. 5. Identify the various personal characteristics associated with effective counselors. 6. Be aware of the impact that burnout can have on a counselor’s professional performance. 7. Identify the various means of training and supervision associated with counseling. PART ONE: A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELING AND CORRECTIONS There are many myths concerning the concept of counseling. Although the image of the counseling field has changed dramatically over the past two or three decades, much of society still views counseling and therapy as a mystic process reserved for those who lack the ability to handle life issues effectively. While the concept of counseling is often misunderstood, the problem is exacerbated when attempting to introduce the idea of correctional counseling. Therefore, the primary goal of this chapter is to provide a working definition of correctional counseling that includes descriptions of how and when it is carried out. In order to understand the concept of correctional counseling, however, the two words that derive the concept must first be defined: “corrections” and “counseling.” In addition, a concerted effort is made to identify the myriad of legal and ethical issues that pertain to counselors working with offenders. It is very difficult to identify a single starting point for the counseling profession. In essence, there were various movements occurring simultaneously that later evolved into what we now describe as counseling. One of the earliest connections to the origins of counseling took place in Europe during the Middle Ages (Brown & Srebalus, 2003). The primary objective was assisting individuals with career choices. This type of counseling service is usually described by the concept of “guidance.” In the late 1800s Wilhelm Wundt and G. Stanley Hall created two of the first known psychological laboratories aimed at studying and treating individuals with psychological and e.
· Debates continue regarding what constitutes an appropriate rol.docx
· Debates continue regarding what constitutes an appropriate role for the judiciary. Some argue that federal judges have become too powerful and that judges “legislate from the bench.”
1. What does it mean for a judge to be an activist?
2. What does it mean for a judge to be a restrainist?
· Although conservatives had long complained about the activism of liberal justices and judges, in recent years conservative judges and justices have been likely to overturn precedents and question the power of elected institutions of government.
3. When is judicial activism appropriate? Explain.
· To defenders of the right to privacy, it is implicitly embodied in the Constitution in the First, Fourth, Fifth, Ninth, and Fourteenth Amendments. To opponents, it is judge-made law because there is no explicit reference to it under the Constitution. The right to privacy dates back to at least 1890, when Boston attorneys Samuel Warren and Louis Brandeis equated it with the right to be left alone from journalists who engaged in yellow journalism.
4. In short, do you believe a right to privacy exists in the federal Constitution. Why or why not?
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· Critical thinking paper · · · 1. A case study..docx
· Critical thinking paper
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A case study.
Deborah Shore, aged 45, works for a small corporation in the Research and Development department.
When she first became a member of the department 15 years ago, Deborah was an unusually creative and productive researcher; her efforts quickly resulted in raises and promotions within the department and earned her the respect of her colleagues. Now, Deborah finds herself less interested in doing research; she is no longer making creative contributions to her department, although she is making contributions to its administration.
She is still respected by the coworkers who have known her since she joined the firm, but not by her younger coworkers.
Analyze the case study from the psychoanalytic, learning, and contextual perspectives: how would a theorist from each perspective explain Deborah's development? Which perspective do you believe provides the most adequate explanation, and why?
2. Interview your mother (and grandmothers, if possible), asking about experiences with childbirth. Include your own experiences if you have had children. Write a paper summarizing these childbirth experiences and comparing them with the contemporary experiences described in the text.
3. Identify a "type" of parent (e.g., single parent, teenage parent, low-income parent, dual-career couple) who is most likely to be distressed because an infant has a "difficult" temperament. Explain why you believe that this type of parent would have particular problems with a difficult infant. Write an informational brochure for the selected type of parent. The brochure should include an explanation of temperament in general and of the difficult temperament in particular, and give suggestions for parents of difficult infants.
4. Plan an educational unit covering nutrition, health, and safety for use with preschoolers and kindergartners. Take into account young children's cognitive and linguistic characteristics. The project should include (1) an outline of the content of the unit; and (2) a description of how the content would be presented, given the intellectual abilities of preschoolers. For example, how long would each lesson be? What kinds of pictures or other audiovisual materials would be used? How would this content be integrated with the children's other activities in preschool or kindergarten?
5. Visit two day care centers and evaluate each center using the information from the text as a guide. Request a fee schedule from each center. Write a paper summarizing your evaluation of each center.
Note:
Unless you are an actual potential client of the center, contact the director beforehand to explain the actual purpose of the visit, obtain permission to visit, and schedule your visit so as to minimize disruption to the center's schedule.
6. Watch some children's television programs and advertising, examine some children's toys and their packaging, read some children's books, and listen to some children's recor.
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· Create a Press Release for your event - refer to slide 24 in this week's PPTX
· Event name: JON BELLION EVENT
EXAMPLE OF PRESS RELASE :
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· Coronel & Morris Chapter 7, Problems 1, 2 and 3
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A People’s History of Modern Europe
“A fascinating journey across centuries towards the world as we experience it today. ... It is
the voice of the ordinary people, and women in particular, their ideas and actions, protests
and sufferings that have gone into the making of this alternative narrative.”
——Sobhanlal Datta Gupta, former Surendra Nath Banerjee
Professor of Political Science, University of Calcutta
“A history of Europe that doesn’t remove the Europeans. Here there are not only kings,
presidents and institutions but the pulse of the people and social organizations that shaped
Europe. A must-read.”
——Raquel Varela, Universidade Nova de Lisboa
“Lively and engaging. William A Pelz takes the reader through a thousand years of
European history from below. This is the not the story of lords, kings and rulers. It is the
story of the ordinary people of Europe and their struggles against those lords, kings and
rulers, from the Middle Ages to the present day. A fine introduction.”
——Francis King, editor, Socialist History
“This book is an exception to the rule that the winner takes all. It highlights the importance
of the commoners which often is only shown in the dark corners of mainstream history
books. From Hussites, Levellers and sans-culottes to the women who defended the Paris
Commune and the workers who occupied the shipyards during the Carnation revolution in
Portugal. The author gives them their deserved place in history just like Howard Zinn did
for the American people.”
——Sjaak van der Velden, International Institute of Social History, Amsterdam
“The author puts his focus on the lives and historical impact of those excluded from
power and wealth: peasants and serfs of the Middle Ages, workers during the Industrial
Revolution, women in a patriarchic order that transcended different eras. This focus not
only makes history relevant for contemporary debates on social justice, it also urges the
reader to develop a critical approach.”
——Ralf Hoffrogge, Ruhr-Universität Bochum
“An exciting story of generations of people struggling for better living conditions, and for
social and political rights. ... This story has to be considered now, when the very notions of
enlightenment, progress and social change are being questioned.”
——Boris Kagarlitsky, director of Institute for globalization studies and social
movements, Moscow, and author of From Empires to Imperialism
“A splendid antidote to the many European histories dominated by kings, businessmen
and generals. It should be on the shelves of both academics and activists ... A lively and
informative intellectual tour-de-force.”
——Marcel van der Linden, International Institute of Social History, Amsterdam
A People’s History
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· Complete the following problems from your textbook· Pages 378.docx
· Complete the following problems from your textbook:
· Pages 378–381: 10-1, 10-2, 10-16, and 10-20.
· Pages 443–444: 12-7 and 12-9.
· Page 469: 13-5.
· 10-1 How would each of the following scenarios affect a firm’s cost of debt, rd(1 − T); its cost of equity, rs; and its WACC? Indicate with a plus (+), a minus (−), or a zero (0) whether the factor would raise, lower, or have an indeterminate effect on the item in question. Assume for each answer that other things are held constant, even though in some instances this would probably not be true. Be prepared to justify your answer but recognize that several of the parts have no single correct answer. These questions are designed to stimulate thought and discussion.
Effect on
rd(1 − T)
rs
WACC
a. The corporate tax rate is lowered.
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b. The Federal Reserve tightens credit.
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c. The firm uses more debt; that is, it increases its debt ratio.
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e. The firm doubles the amount of capital it raises during the year.
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f. The firm expands into a risky new area.
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g. The firm merges with another firm whose earnings are countercyclical both to those of the first firm and to the stock market.
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h. The stock market falls drastically, and the firm’s stock price falls along with the rest.
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· 10-2 Assume that the risk-free rate increases, but the market risk premium
· 10-16COST OF COMMON EQUITY The Bouchard Company’s EPS was $6.50 in 2018, up from $4.42 in 2013. The company pays out 40% of its earnings as dividends, and its common stock sells for $36.00.
· a. Calculate the past growth rate in earnings. (Hint: This is a 5-year growth period.)
· b. The last dividend was D0 = 0.4($6.50) = $2.60. Calculate the next expected dividend, D1, assuming that the past growth rate continues.
· c. What is Bouchard’s cost of retained earnings, rs?
· 10-20WACC The following table gives Foust Company’s earnings per share for the last 10 years. The common stock, 7.8 million shares outstanding, is now (1/1/19) selling for $65.00 per share. The expected dividend at the end of the current year (12/31/19) is 55% of the 2018 EPS. Because investors expect past trends to continue, g may be based on the historical earnings growth rate. (Note that 9 years of growth are reflected in the 10 years of data.)
The current interest rate on new debt is 9%; Foust’s marginal tax rate is 40%, and its target capital structure is 40% debt and 60% equity.
· a. Calculate Foust’s after-tax cost of debt and common equity. Calculate the cost of equity as rs = D1/P0 + g.
· b. Find Foust’s WACC
· 12-7SCENARIO ANALYSIS Huang Industries is considering a proposed project whose estimated NPV is $12 million. This estimate assumes that economic conditions wi.
· Consider how different countries approach aging. As you consid.docx
· Consider how different countries approach aging. As you consider different countries, think about the following:
o Do older adults live with their children, or are they more likely to live in a nursing home?
o Are older adults seen as wise individuals to be respected and revered, or are they a burden to their family and to society?
· Next, select two different countries and compare and contrast their approaches to aging.
· Post and identify each of the countries you selected. Then, explain two similarities and two differences in how the countries approach aging. Be specific and provide examples. Use proper APA format and citation. LSW10
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Because he rejects scholasticism, Descartes wants to tear down his entire worldview and start over with fresh foundations. Descartes therefore sets his standard for belief very high. How high – what does Descartes require of knowledge beyond justification and truth? How does Descartes decide whether or not he will keep believing something he believes? (20 points.)
Explain what it means to be certain of a belief, using the concept of “sentence competitors.” Use an example of something most people think they know that they can’t actually know because they can’t rule out all of that belief’s competitors. (20 points.)
Describe the reasons found in Descartes’s first meditation that lead to the skeptical conclusion that we can’t know that we inhabit a shared physical, 3-D world. Describe the idea of the malicious demon that is central to the skeptical argument. How does it supposedly demolish any hope of knowing anything about the world around us? Explain why this outlandish scenario need not actually be true, nor need we believe that it is true, for it to have this effect. (If you’d like you can compare the evil demon to a brain in a vat or The Matrix). (40 points.)
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Quiz Tip Sheet.
A few people have emailed about the last quiz. Here are a few tips.
First, some good news. I will start including a bonus question on future exams.
Tips:
1. Quiz questions are reading comprehension questions: The discussion boards are designed to give you a chance to try out your own arguments and to evaluation the arguments in the readings. The quizzes are designed to test reading comprehension. This does not mean the quiz questions will be rote (i.e., what does Herrick say on page 24, paragraph 1). They will require active reading and comprehension of what is written. Key Point: The answers will come from the text.
2. Reading Philosophy may require skills that you haven’t yet mastered. I have two points, here. First, reading comprehension, in any discipline, improves with knowledge of the subject matter. If you have never taken a philosophy course before (or read philosophical essays) then you can expect to find the material more challenging at first than at the end, after you have developed a feel for philosophical writing & reading. Second, reading philosophy may be more challenging that reading other kinds of writing. Philosophy majors consistently outperform other majors on graduate level entrance exams (for law, business, general grad school, and even the MCAT, for medicine). Most likely, this is because of the kinds of skills required to read, write, and understand philosophical writing. Key Point: Give yourself room to grow in your skills. Just because you’ve gotten a 4.0 in your other classes, doesn’t mean that you will get a 4.0 on every quiz in this class. The types of things that are important to notice in a philosophical essay may be different from the types of things you are used to looking for. And the types of logical inferences required in philosophical reading may be different from your typical patterns of inference.
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Philosophy Extra Credit Projects
If you wish, you can do two extra credit assignments this term, one small and one
large project. Each small project will end up as a 3-5 page paper: 1 page (or less)
summary of what you read/watched), 1-2 pages answering a few questions, and 1-2 pages
reaction to the philosophical themes of the book/movie. Larger projects are more of
same, but the themes for that project carries over into different genres (therefore, you will
have more to read watch) and are more difficult or complex (again giving you a little
more work to do).
Each little project will be worth (about) 2 points, while the larger projects are
worth 5. With partial credit, doing both projects well can (and will) shift you a whole
letter grade! But note that they are graded just like reaction papers, so if you do one,
please be sure to put a lot of energy into it, and come see me if you are having problems
with it!
Small Projects
Philosophy and the Divine
, director Aronofsky. A radically different view of God is pushed by this film – I added
this one to the list as a “neutral” choice for anyone that wants to work a little more with
Philosophy of Religion. Sit back and enjoy the ride (it’s a wild, weird movie) and then
let me know if you think that any of the articles we’ve read can handle this kind of
understand of the Divine, and what exactly is Aronofsky saying about God.
“The Screw Tape Letters,” C.S. Lewis. This book is also a somewhat neutral choice,
since Lewis went from a devout believer to an atheist, and back again (however, he’s
obviously returned to his faith when he writes this). What is Lewis really saying about
God (or the Devil) and the nature of Evil? How responsible are we as (merely) human?
“Twilight of the Idols,” Nietzsche. A book for the non-believers, or those still sitting on
the fence. If you’re a Nine-Inch-Nails fan, this is close as it comes to mandatory reading
since Nietzsche was the first to publicly declare, “God is Dead.” I really want to know
what you make of Nietzsche’s subtitle for the text (“How to Philosophize with a
Hammer”), what Nietzsche himself meant by it, and what he thinks God really is. This
one is a little longer and harder project, so come see me if you want to work on it – you
may need a little help throughout the project.
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PHIL 201Response Paper InstructionsHaving completed the .docx
PHIL 201
Response Paper Instructions
Having completed the unit of philosophy of religion, you are now ready to respond to an article written by an actual atheist. This article titled “On Being an Atheist,” was written by H. J. McCloskey in 1968 for the journal Question. McCloskey is an Australian philosopher who wrote a number of atheistic works in the 1960s and 70s including the book God and Evil (Nijhoff, 1974). In this article, McCloskey is both critical of the classical arguments for God’s existence and offers the problem of evil as a reason why one should not believe in God. Please note the following parameters for this paper:
1. Your assignment is to read McCloskey’s short article found in the Reading & Study folder in Module/Week 7 and respond to each of the questions below. Your instructor is looking for a detailed response to each question.
2. The response paper is to be a minimum of 1,500 words (not including quotes) and should be written as a single essay and not just a list of answers to questions.
3. The basis for your answers should primarily come from the resources provided in the lessons covering the philosophy of religion unit of the course (Evans and Manis, Craig, and the presentation) and these sources should be mentioned in your paper. You are not merely to quote these sources as an answer to the question—answer them in your own words.
4. You may use other outside sources as well, as long as you properly document them. However, outside sources are not necessary. Each of the questions can be answered from the sources provided in the lessons.
5. While the use of the Bible is not restricted, its use is not necessary and is discouraged unless you intend to explain the context of the passage and how that context applies to the issue at hand in accordance with the guidelines provided earlier in the course. You are not to merely quote scripture passages as answers to the questions. Remember this is a philosophical essay not a biblical or theological essay.
6. While you may quote from sources, all quotations should be properly cited and quotes from sources will not count towards the 1,500 word count of the paper.
7. You may be critical of McCloskey, but should remain respectful. Any disparaging comment(s) about McCloskey will result in a significant reduction in grade.
8. Please note that all papers are to be submitted through SafeAssign, which is a plagiarism detection program. The program is a database of previously submitted papers including copies of papers that have been located on the Internet. Once submitted, your paper will become part of the database as well. The program detects not only exact wording but similar wording. This means that if you plagiarize, it is very likely that it will be discovered. Plagiarism will result in a 0 for the paper and the likelihood of you being dropped from the course.
Specifically, you should address the following questions in your paper:
1. McCloskey refers to the argument.
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Notes for Claim Writing Success
1. Comments on Titles:
Sample #1: chose strong language to show writer’s claim; first part grabs attention, second part gets focused
Sample #2: Please Help! Grabs the reader on an emotional level—got attention—the beginning part wasn’t as strong!!
Too fake! Not specific enough—(turned attention away) too blunt! Gives away too much!—
Sample #3: attention grabbing—polarizing language, strong words—can see both sides—
Critique: include “Formation” or not? Too much? Too litte?
Is it too exaggerated? Overly done? Not serious enough?
2. What goes in the first paragraph?
b. what worked?
Introduces the issue
Using some data? Used a quote? Create a sense of urgency or importance=gives justification, gives context
How is this different than Sec 3 (background)?
In claim—give a quick glimpse of the issue—
Sample 3—clear description of problem-
Quote? Expert echoes your statement so it doesn’t sound like you are making it up
Why not use it? Summarize
Sample 1 quote –early? Suspicious
In Sec 3 dig into the details more
c. what didn’t?
what didn’t work
MLA incorrect
Sample #2—too general---too broad!
3. What goes in the second paragraph?
MAP:
All major points of the paper (introduce or touch on every required section)
--Section 2—Suvin and short story
Map out the required sections of this paper (all your big moves!)
--solution (section 6)
Taking a stand –say what you argue and why it matters! Last two sentence of paragraph 2
Use first person? To use or not to use?
Feel more comfortable –easy to use commanding words
Sounding confident
Assert yourself into your argument—easier to sound confident
Map—chronological—follow the order of the paper!!
b. what worked?
c. what didn’t?
this is not project proposal writing
Is it specific? Controversial?
Map? What does that mean??
Stakes?
Final Research PAper
Final Research Paper: What’s the New Cognition? Estrangement in Octavia’s Brood
For your final paper, please select a novum you find cognitively estranging in one short story. Using outside research, write a 6-8 page, double spaced, 1 inch margins, 12pt font, Times New Roman research paper that investigates the new cognition the estrangement leads you to explore. The page requirement does NOT include the Works Cited.
Final version due to Canvas 3/20 before 11:59 pm.
Your bibliography should have at least 10 sources to support your argument and to detail what the new cognition is for you on this particular issue. Darko Suvin’s “Estrangement and Cognition” and the short story of your choice count as two of the ten sources.
At least three of your sources must be from academic, peer-reviewed journals. The other five (min.) can be from popular sources.
You need one quote in every paragraph, Sections 3-6.
Organization, Section I
2 paragraphs that outline the claim, complete with stakes. Recall, strong claims are specific, take a stand on something controversial, and they matter. Your claim should provide a ma.
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What conception of the mind underlies critical reasoning? How do other means of persuasion rely on a different conception of the mind/self?
What conception of mind underlies critical reasoning?
Review slides 1 – 7 & 10 in Week 1’s power point: “What is critical reasoning anyhow?” & slides 2 & 5 in Week 3’s (Week 4 for the in-class section) power point: “What is an argument in logic?” (This is very important to doing your final essay. You may also want to review the description of the course on the syllabus).
Underlying this conception of critical reasoning is a conception of the mind that has varied somewhat in the history of Western philosophy, but tends to treat the mind as separate from the body [Descartes] and/or from the emotions [Kant], or if the emotions are taken into consideration, they are treated as subservient to the intellect [Socrates/Plato]. An exception to this “rule” is the philosopher Hume, who stated that reason is the slave of the emotions. Nietzsche can be interpreted as following in Hume’s footsteps.
Therefore, in critical reasoning, our capacity for logical thinking takes precedent over our desires, and logical non-contradiction takes precedence over efficient means to achieving our desires; appeals to “good reasons” to support our claims take precedent over appeals to emotions or to authority or to tradition.
In other words, evidence is supposed to replace even an expert’s judgment or the judgment of a tradition. This becomes tricky when an expert or authority is basing their judgment upon evidence that the rest of the public may not understand, or if any field of study has traditional ways of doing research, etc.
What does this conception of mind entail?
This conception of mind might underlie what Kant calls “enlightenment”, and it might also be part of the foundations of democratic thinking, insofar as the American and French revolutions were partly based on the idea that every individual citizen was capable of logical thought and had rational capacities, so deserved the vote.
Those who were still denied the vote, such as women or slaves, were often considered suspect in their ability to reason or think rationally.
Therefore, our conception of freedom was partly tied to the ability to think rationally, rather than to our capacity to feel pain or pleasure or to pursue our own desires.
This also involved the notion that our thinking is conscious.
Do we still believe in this same conception of mind?
Can we separate the emotions from rationality or thinking? This has been questioned by both recent neuroscientists, such as D’Amasio (who wrote a book, “Descartes’ Error”), and recent philosophers.
Should we want to separate the emotions from rationality? In what ways might emotions distort or undermine our rationality or our search for evidence, and in what ways might emotions contribute to our rationality and our search for evidence?
For instance, do.
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Ethical Competency Writing Assignment Description
PHI 108 Spring 2019
Dr. David M. DiQuattro
March 5, 2019
1 Basic Assignment Description
For your ethical competency writing assignment, you will write analyze a disagreement between two authors/viewpoints
that we discussed this semester. I am calling the assignment a critical disagreement analysis. Below I will
provide a number of examples of disagreements between the authors we discuss this semester. Your
paper will have the following components
1. Hone the disagreement
• I want you to start by taking my general statement of disagreement and providing your own clear specifics
that focus on particular claims or passages. Here you are taking my starting point, but providing your
own framing of the disagreement that will provide focus for your paper.
• You will hone your statement of the disagreement in a way that sets things up for the next parts of the
paper.
• For example:
– In number 2 below, you will identify a specific critique of Rawls from either Kittay or Noddings.
You need to explain where the disagreement is and set the stage for a fruitful dialogue to follow in
the paper.
• This part of the paper should be focused. You should discuss the two views in a way that sets the stage
for your objection and response.
• In the opening part of the paper you need to preview what is ahead - you may only write this part late
in the writing process, but you need to provide a clear preview of where the rest of the paper goes.
2. Provide the best objection from one point of view to another
• I want you to do more than just state the two sides of the issue in this paper. I want you to bring the
authors into dialogue. You will do this by articulating an objection to one position from the point of
view of the other, then responding to the objection.
– You want your objection to be more than just restating a point where the authors diagree. Here’s
what I mean by just restating, as an example:
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Kant believes that there are absolute rules that should be followed without regard to conse-
quences. The strongest utilitarian objection to this is that Kant disregards the importance
of how an action affects overall happiness.
– The above is an example of what not to do. That way of stating things won’t get you far because
it is just a re-stating of a key difference between Kant and utilitarianism.
• You should look for an objection that raises a new question for the other point of view, or points out
an unforeseen implication of the view. In some way it should move discussion forward. I am not
asking you to discover something that has never been said about these issues. I just want
you to deepen your understanding of the two views by raising a serious objection to one
position, then responding to it.
– In some way the objection should force you to think in new ways about the position objected to.
• In this section you should explain as clearly as you can how the objection presents a proble.
First, return to your topic chosen in the week three assignment. TOP.docx
First, return to your topic chosen in the week three assignment. TOPIC: EUTHANASIA
Answer this question: What are the personal and/or communal ethical factors that may be involved in determining the moral position of either side in that debate?
Next, articulate and then evaluate the ethical positions using Kantian ethics (that is, the categorical imperative) relative to the long standing debate (that is your topic chosen in the week three assignment).
Finally, create a complete annotated bibliography for 5 academic scholarly sources. You will annotate each source. The sources should be relevant to your topic chosen in the week three assignment.
Include the following:
Publication details
Annotation (a detailed reading of the source)
Each annotation section should include the following:
Summarize key points and identify key terms (using quotation marks, and citing a page in parentheses).
Describe the controversies or "problems" raised by the articles.
State whether you agree or disagree and give reasons.
Locate one or two quotations to be used in the final research project.
Evaluate the ways in which this article is important and has helped you focus your understanding.
Use the following as a model:
APA Reference
Mezirow, J. (2003). Transformative learning as discourse.
Journal of Transformative Education
,
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(1), 58-63.
Annotation Example
In this article, Mezirow (2003) makes a distinction between "instrumental" and "communicative" learning. "Instrumental learning" refers to those processes which measure and gauge learning, such as tests, grades, comments, quizzes, attendance records and the like. "Communicative learning," on the other hand, refers to understanding created over time between individuals in what Mezirow calls "critical-dialectical-discourse," (p. 59) which is a fancy way of saying, important conversation between 2 or more speakers. Another key idea Mezirow discusses is "transformative learning," (p. 61) which changes the mind, the heart, the values and beliefs of people so that they may act better in the world. Mezirow argues that "hungry, desperate, homeless, sick, destitute, and intimidated people obviously cannot participate fully and freely in discourse" (p. 59). On the one hand, he is right: there are some people who cannot fully engage because their crisis is so long and deep, they are prevented. But, I don't think Mezirow should make the blanket assumption that everyone in unfortunate circumstances is incapable of entering the discourse meaningfully. One thing is certain: if we gave as much attention to the non-instrumental forms of intelligence--like goodness, compassion, forgiveness, wonder, self-motivation, creativity, humor, love, and other non-measured forms of intelligence in our school curriculums, we'd see better people, actors in the world, and interested investigators than we currently have graduating high school.
Writing Requirements (APA format)
Length: 4 pages (not including title.
Does life have meaning What can we know Please read and review .docx
Does life have meaning? What can we know? Please read and review the following essays from your text, Introducing Philosophy through Pop Culture, [Edited by Irwin and Johnson]: [1] Aquinas and Rose on Faith and Reason, by Daniel B. Gallagher, [2] “I Am an Instrument of God”; Religious Belief, Atheism, and Meaning, by Jason T. Eberl and Jennifer A. Vines, [3] Selfish, Base Animals Crawling Across the Earth: House and the Meaning of Life, by Henry Jacoby, and [4] Adama’s True Lie: Earth and the Problem of Knowledge, by Eric J. Silverman.
[a] Each of these essays dissects differing concepts of knowledge and meaning. Use characters from the first three (3) of the above essays to contrast the differing concepts of knowledge and meaning illustrated by the author and the appropriate philosophers cited in the particular essays you chose. For example, in the first reading, one might choose to contrast/compare the opposing views of knowledge illustrated by Bernard and Rose. The comparison would, most appropriately, be viewed through the concepts of Aquinas discussed in detail in Gallagher’s particular essay. Likewise, in the second reading the views of Adama and Baltar could be contrasted with those of Roslin and Six through the teachings of Aquinas, Hume, and Russell. In the third reading the different concepts of meaning and knowledge exhibited by House and Wilson (or Sister Augustine) can be contrasted through the perspectives of Socrates and Aristotle.
[b] The fourth reading cites the views of David Hume, W. K. Clifford, and William James concerning knowledge as such knowledge contributes to life’s meaning. Clearly explain these views of each philosopher. [Note: The student is not required to research these philosophers’ views beyond the explanations given in the text.]
[c] Using the appropriate characters you chose to compare and contrast (in part [a] of this prompt), critically examine the positions/views of these pop culture characters as you believe Hume, Clifford, and James would do. What might each of these philosophers say about each character’s concept of knowledge and what each character most likely perceives gives meaning to life?
[CJ499: Bachelors Capstone in Criminal Justice ]
Unit 4 Assignment: Short Paper
In a 3 – 4 page paper address the following:
Identify and describe five scientific methods of research inquiry and how you would apply them
to a research project.
Be sure to provide examples.
Develop a hypothesis focused on the professional practices of criminal justice practitioners.
o An example of a hypothesis would be: you could propose a hypothesis that focuses on
whether law enforcement is better equipped to handle terrorism post 9/11 or whether
airline safety has improved since the attacks of 9/11, etc.
Then select two methods of inquiries and how you would apply them to your hypothesis to
reach a conclusion. The paper should be 3 pages in length, excluding title and reference
pages. ...
Answer each question with short answer (answers for every set of q.docx
Answer each question with short answer (answers for every set of question located in the link)
Alexander Chapter 6
https://peacelawandjustice.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/newjimcrow-ch-1.pdf
· Describe the experience of the Jena 6: who, what, when, where. How was the case eventually adjudicated?
· By and large, what has been the attitude of the civil rights community on the War on Drugs?
· What one area of criminal justice has most been the focus of civil rights lawyers?
· Why was Rosa Parks chosen to be the symbol of courage by not giving up her seat on the bus?
· Who were Claudette Colvin and Mary Louise Smith? Why were they not chosen to represent the bus boycotters?
· Why does Alexander include these examples (Parks, Colvin, Smith) in her discussion of criminal advocacy?
· Do poverty and unemployment statistics include people behind bars?
· On what basis does Bruce Western argue that it is “pure fiction” that the Clinton years were good for African Americans?
· What is the Corrections Corporation of America?
· Besides for-profit prisons, name at least three “prison profiteers.”
· Does mass incarceration contribute substantially to lower crime rates?
· What did California’s Proposition 36 mandate?
· What is colorblindness and why is it problematic as an approach to the War on Drugs?
· What is California’s Proposition 54 (endnote #34). Did it pass or fail?
· Why does the author consider affirmative action as a “racial bribe”?
· What are the four threats to the declining circumstances of white men in the U.S.? Hint: one is NOT affirmative action.
· Does the presence of people of color as workers in the criminal justice make a difference in light of all the problems discussed in the book? Why or why not?
· Has President Obama’s administration made things worse or better? How does Alexander support this answer?
· Who said, “Look, you know, when I was a kid, I inhaled. Frequently. That was the point”?
· Which writer said to his nephew, “this is your home…do not be driven from it. …we can make America what it must become”?
Letter from a Birmingham Jail
http://www.africa.upenn.edu/Articles_Gen/Letter_Birmingham.html
· Who is the author
· To whom was the letter directed?
· What did St. Augustine say about an unjust law?
· Who was Albert Boutwell? Bull Connor?
· Which U.S. Constitutional Amendment guarantees peaceful assembly?
Antiracist Activism
https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Antiracist_Activism_for_Teachers_and_Students/White_Activists/Activists
· What is the name of Beverly Tatum’s 1997 book?
· What is Tatum’s definition of “antiracist activism” using the metaphor of the conveyor belt?
· Is there such a thing as passive antiracism? Why or why not?
· Describe who each of these antiracist activists are and what they did to end racism.
· Margaret Burnham
· Terry Davis
· Dr. Martin Nathan
· Dr. James Cameron
· Dr. Beverly Tatum
· Timothy Jacob Wise
Writing Assignment Guidelines: Love, life, and family. The prompt for the third w.
ENG 283 Close Reading Assignment (5pts)Taylor 2Dire.docx
ENG 283: Close Reading Assignment (5pts)
Taylor 2
Directions:
1) Focus on one text from the list below:
Silko, “Pueblo Ecology”
Creation/Trickster Narrative(s)
de Vaca, “The Relation of Cabeza de Vaca”
Rowlandson, “Captivity and Restoration”
Bradford, “Of Plymouth Plantation”
Edwards, “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”
2) Perform a close reading on a section or group of sections from a text. To do so:
Focus by identifying a significant pattern, repetition, anomaly, theme, device, etc.
a. What stands out to you or what do you notice? For example, “imagery,” “diction,” “contrast,” “conflict,” OR “repetition …” List the instances as you prepare to draft.
b. Plan to discuss each example in its own body paragraph.
c. In each body paragraph, discuss what you see as the purpose of the pattern, repetition, anomaly, theme, device, etc.? What does it show, add, symbolize, suggest, or show? Do this for each example in its own paragraph.
2) Ask a question about the pattern (see below).
*Ultimately, your close reading will help you answer one of the prompts below OR explore a new idea of your choice.These questions are intentionally broad; be specific in your essay by offering your own unique interpretation of the literary devices in a text. Be sure to define your terms and devices.
Based on your close reading of a text:
1. What is at the heart of American confessions?
2. What is the confessional tradition “about”?
3. What does the early-American literary tradition suggest about the power of place and/or space?
4. What is the American origin story? What has a work of early-American literature suggested about American beginnings?
5. Based on your reading, what is the pursuit? What has a work of early-American literature suggested about the pursuit? How is it defined?
6. Based on your reading, how were aspects of early-American identity created and remade? Challenged? What does a work of early-American literature suggest about the making, limits, and possibilities of identity?
7. What does the early-American literary tradition suggest about rebellion and/or resistance?
8. What does a work of early-American literature suggest about the power of belief?
9. What is the role of voice, authorship or authority in a work of early-American literature? (May include the power of orality/the power of speech.)
10. Based on your reading, what do you see as a key conflict or tension during the early-American period?
11. What is a recurrent theme in early-American literature?
12. How do early-American authors negotiate audience (the reader) and to what end?
13. What is the role of food, nature/environment, clothing, or another related aspect in early-American literature (can relate to one of the above)?
14. A student-generated question (from discussion or group work).
15. Another topic of your choice.
Structure
Opening Paragraph** (will eventually become a formal introduction):
a. One sentence that states your text and the literary device ...
Ra structure
This document contains an agenda for a class discussion on structuring a rhetorical analysis presentation and essay. It includes prompts for students to consider how they rely on different rhetorical appeals when arguing points. It then provides guidance on outlining the introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion for the rhetorical analysis essay. This includes examples of possible structures and guidance on analyzing an author's use of ethos, pathos, and logos. The overall purpose is to help students plan and outline their rhetorical analysis essay.
Ra structure nov. 6 revised
The document outlines an agenda for analyzing an argument in Chapter 21 using the rhetorical devices of ethos, pathos and logos. It discusses incorporating this analysis into drafts. The writing prompt asks students to identify examples of pathos, logos and ethos in Chapter 21. It provides a deadline for assignments and outlines how to structure a rhetorical analysis essay, including introducing the author and argument, discussing the intended audience, analyzing the structure and chronology, and examining the strengths and weaknesses. Students are instructed to look for examples of each rhetorical device throughout the argument and analyze how the author uses these techniques to persuade readers.
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She is still respected by the coworkers who have known her since she joined the firm, but not by her younger coworkers.
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History has shades of gray. History is complex and ambiguous. Washington, for instance, wore dentures made from the teeth of his slaves. Benjamin Franklin's son was the last royal governor of New Jersey. Did you know that the net tax rate for Americans--they always conveniently leave this out of the textbooks--was between 1.9 and 2.1%, depending on colony.? And that was if they had paid the extra taxes on tea and paper.
And, wait for it, people who support California independence use the same logic and arguments as they did in 1775. Did you know that the Los Angeles and Washington are only a few hundred miles closer than Boston and London? That many of the same issues, point by point, are repeating here in California? So put yourself in those shoes. How many of you would have sided with the Empire (whether American or British) based on the fact that you don't know how this will shake out? Would you call someone who supports Calexit a Patriot? Revolutionary? Nutcase? Who gets to own that word, anyway?
You can choose that you would have supported the revolutionaries--but think. Think about the other side. They matter, and their experiences got to be cleansed out of history to make you feel better about the way the revolutionaries behaved during the War. Acknowledge that they are there, and that their point of view has merit, even if you not agree with it.
· Clarifying Unit III's assignment
I have noticed a few consistent problems with the letter in the Unit III issue. Here are some pointers to make it better.
1. Read the clarifying note I wrote above. Note that the taxes aren't actually as high as you have been led to believe, but the point is that they should not be assigned at all without your consent.
2. Acknowledge that this is a debate, that a certain percentage are radicalized for independence, but there are is also a law-and-order group who find this horrific, and want .
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· Chapter 9 – Review the section on Establishing a Security Culture. Review the methods to reduce the chances of a cyber threat noted in the textbook. Research other peer-reviewed source and note additional methods to reduce cyber-attacks within an organization.
· Chapter 10 – Review the section on the IT leader in the digital transformation era. Note how IT professionals and especially leaders must transform their thinking to adapt to the constantly changing organizational climate. What are some methods or resources leaders can utilize to enhance their change attitude?
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· Chapter 10 The Early Elementary Grades 1-3The primary grades.docx
· Chapter 10: The Early Elementary Grades: 1-3
The primary grades are grades 1-3.
Although educational reform has had an effect on all children, it is most apparent in the early elementary years. Reform and change comes from a number of sources and the chapter begins by reminding you of this. Let’s examine a few of these sources...
Diversity. There has been a rise in the number of racial and ethnic minority students enrolled in the nation's public schools; this number will (most likely) continue to rise. Teaching children from different cultures and backgrounds is an important piece to account for when planning curriculum.
Standards. Standards is a reason for reform. We've already looked at standards; these are something you must keep in mind when planning lessons.
Data-Driven Instruction may sound new, but it is not a new concept to you. We’ve done a great deal of discussing the outcomes of test-taking and assessments. You've probably all heard "teaching to the test."
Technology. Today’s students have had much experience with technology, therefore, it’s important to provide them with opportunities to learn with technology. It may take a while for you to be creative and think of ways to use it in your teaching (if you haven’ t been).
Health and Wellness. Obesity is a major concern in this country. Therefore, it is important to make sure that children have the opportunity to be active. Unfortunately, due to the pressure of academics, many schools have been taking physical education/activity time out of the curriculum.
Violence: One issue that I notice this new edition of the text has excluded is violence. However, I think that this topic is important; we need to keep children safe when they are at school. As a result of 9/11 (and, not to mention that many violent events have happened on school campuses in recent years), many school districts now have an emergency system in place that they can easily use if there is any type of incident in which the children’s safety is at risk.
WHAT ARE CHILDREN IN GRADES ONE TO THREE LIKE?
Your text explains that the best way to think of a child’s development during this time is: slow and steady. During this stage, there is not much difference between boys and girls when it comes to physical capabilities. Although it is always important to not stereotype based on one’s gender, it is especially important during these years. These children are also entering into their "tween" years, thus; being sensitive to the children's and parents' needs in regards to such changes is important.
It is important to remember that children in the primary grades are in the Concrete Operations Stage. This stage is children ages 7 to 12. The term operation refers to an action that can be carried out in thought as well as executed materially and that is mentally and physically reversible.
These children are at an age in which they can compare their abilities to their peers. And, therefore, children may develop learned helplessnes.
· Chapter 5, Formulating the Research Design”· Section 5.2, Ch.docx
· Chapter 5, “Formulating the Research Design”
· Section 5.2, “Choice and Coherence in Research Design” (pp. 163–165)
· Section 5.3, “Methodological Choice: The Use of a Quantitative, Qualitative or Mixed Methods Research Design” (pp. 165–174)
5.2 Choice and Coherence in Research Design
Your research design is the general plan of how you will go about answering your research question(s) (the importance of clearly defining the research question cannot be overemphasised). It will contain clear objectives derived from your research question(s), specify the sources from which you intend to collect data, how you propose to collect and analyse these, and discuss
The cover photographs of recent editions of this book have indicated that the research process is like a journey – a journey along a road with you as the driver of the vehicle. Like many such journeys, there is generally a choice of roads to travel along. When you are thinking about setting out on a new journey of some distance, you will probably find a road map and look at the options to get to your destination. A number of factors may influence your decision about which route to take, including speed, time, cost and your preference between taking the shortest route or staying on the motorway network and main roads. The route you plan is likely to be as coherent as you can work out from the map in front of you given your travel criteria. As you actually undertake your journey you will find yourself interacting with the reality of your planned route. Some parts of the journey will go according to plan; other parts may not and you may need to alter your route. You may change your route because a better option presents itself as you travel along. In many ways, designing research is like planning a journey. Formulating the most appropriate way to address your research question is similar to planning the route to your destination, your research objectives are a little like your planning criteria, the need for coherence is the same in each situation and the journey itself, like the research process, will necessarily prove to be an interactive experience.
Travelling downriver
Source: © Jan Thornhill 2015
Figure 5.1 The research onion
Source: © 2015 Mark Saunders, Philip Lewis and Adrian Thornhill
ethical issues and the constraints you will inevitably encounter (e.g. access to data, time, location and money). Crucially, it should demonstrate that you have thought through the elements of your particular research design.
The first methodological choice is whether you follow a quantitative, qualitative or mixed methods research design. Each of these options is likely to call for a different mix of elements to achieve coherence in your research design. We return to consider what this involves in Section 5.3. The nature of your research project will also be either exploratory, descriptive, explanatory, evaluative or a combination of these, and we discuss the role of these in your research design in .
· Chap 2 and 3· what barriers are there in terms of the inter.docx
· Chap 2 and 3
· what barriers are there in terms of the interpersonal communication model?
Typically, communication breakdowns result from lack of understanding without clarification; often, there wasn't even an attempt at clarification. If barriers to interpersonal communication are not acknowledged and addressed, workplace productivity can suffer.
Language Differences
Interpersonal communication can go awry when the sender and receiver of the message speak a different language -- literally and figuratively. Not everyone in the workplace will understand slang, jargon, acronyms and industry terminology. Instead of seeking clarification, employees might guess at the meaning of the message and then act on mistaken assumptions. Also, misunderstandings may occur among workers who do not speak the same primary language. As a result, feelings may be hurt, based on misinterpretation of words or of body language.
Cultural Differences
Interpersonal communication may be adversely affected by lack of cultural understanding, mis-perception, bias and stereotypical beliefs. Workers may have limited skill or experience communicating with people from a different background. Many companies offer diversity training to help employees understand how to communicate more effectively across cultures and relate to those who may have different background experiences. Similarly, gender barriers can obstruct interpersonal communication if men and women are treated differently, and held to different standards, causing interpersonal conflicts in the workplace.
Personality Differences
Like any skill, some people are better at interpersonal communication than others. Personality traits also influence how well an individual interacts with subordinates, peers and supervisors. Extraversion can be an advantage when it comes to speaking out, sharing opinions and disseminating information. However, introverts may have the edge when it comes to listening, reflecting and remembering. Barriers to interpersonal communication may occur when employees lack self-awareness, sensitivity and flexibility. Such behavior undermines teamwork, which requires mutual respect, compromise and negotiation. Bullying, backstabbing and cut throat competition create a toxic workplace climate that will strain interpersonal relationships.
Generational Differences
Interpersonal communication can be complicated by generational differences in speech, dress, values, priorities and preferences. For instance, there may be a generational divide as to how team members prefer to communicate with one another. If younger workers sit in cubicles, using social networking as their primary channel of communication, it can alienate them from older workers who may prefer face-to-face communication. Broad generalizations and stereotypes can also cause interpersonal rifts when a worker from one generation feels superior to those who are younger or older. Biases against workers based on age can constitute a form of disc.
· Case Study 2 Improving E-Mail Marketing ResponseDue Week 8 an.docx
The document provides a case study and instructions for an assignment on improving the response rate of email marketing. Students are asked to: 1) conduct a design of experiment using the provided data to test cause-and-effect relationships, 2) determine an appropriate graphical display for the results and provide rationale, 3) recommend actions to increase email response rates with rationale, and 4) propose an overall strategy to develop a process model to increase response rates and obtain effective business processes with rationale. The assignment requires a 2-3 page paper following APA formatting guidelines.
· Briefly describe the technologies that are leading businesses in.docx
· Briefly describe the technologies that are leading businesses into the third wave of electronic commerce.
· In about 100 words, describe the function of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. Include a discussion of the differences between gTLDs and sTLDs in your answer.
· In one or two paragraphs, describe how the Internet changed from a government research project into a technology for business users.
· In about 100 words, explain the difference between an extranet and an intranet. In your answer, describe when you might use a VPN in either.
· Define “channel conflict” and describe in one or two paragraphs how a company might deal with this issue.
· In two paragraphs, explain why a customer-centric Web site design is so important, yet is so difficult to accomplish.
· In about two paragraphs, distinguish between outsourcing and offshoring as they relate to business processes.
· In about 200 words, explain how the achieved trust level of a company’s communications using blogs and social media compare with similar communication efforts conducted using mass media and personal contact.
· Write a paragraph in which you distinguish between a virtual community and a social networking Web site
· Write two or three paragraphs in which you describe the role that culture plays in the development of a country’s laws and ethical standards.
QUESTION 1
Lakota peoples of the Great Plains are notably:
nomadic and followed the buffalo herds
Sedentary farmers, raising corn, northern beans, and potatoes
peaceful people who tried to live in harmony with neighboring tribes and the environment
religious and employed a variety of psychoactive plants during religious ceremonies
QUESTION 2
Tribal peoples of the Great Plains experienced greater ease at hunting and warfare after the introduction of:
Hotchkiss guns
smokeless gunpowder
horses
Intertribal powwows
all of the above
QUESTION 3
The Apaches and Navajos (Dine’) of the southwestern region of North America speak a language similar to their relatives of northern California and western Canada called:
Yuman
Uto-Aztecan
Tanoan
Athabaskan
Algonkian
QUESTION 4
The Navajo lived in six or eight-sided domed earth dwellings called:
wickiups
kivas
hogans
roadhouses
sweat lodge
QUESTION 5
Pueblo Indians, such as the Zuni and Hopi tribes, are descendants of the ancient people known as the:
Anasazi
Ashkenazi
Athabaskan
Aztecanotewa
Atlantean
2 points
QUESTION 6
1. Kachinas, or spirits of nature, were believed to:
Assist in the growth of crops and send rain
Help defend the Navajo against all foreign invaders
Provide medical assistance to the Hopi when doctors were not available
Combat evil spirits such as Skin-walkers or Diablitos
All of the above
2 points
QUESTION 7
1. The preferred dwellings among the Lakota Sioux were:
wickiups
adobe pueblos
pit houses
teepees
buffalo huts
2 points
QUESTION 8
1. Native Americansbenef.
· Assignment List· My Personality Theory Paper (Week Four)My.docx
· Assignment List
· My Personality Theory Paper (Week Four)
My Personality Theory Paper (Week Four)
DUE: May 31, 2020 11:55 PM
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Assignment Details
Open Date
May 4, 2020 12:05 AM
Graded?
Yes
Points Possible
100.0
Resubmissions Allowed?
No
Attachments checked for originality?
Yes
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My Personality Theory Paper
Instructions:
For this assignment, you will write a paper no less than 7 pages in length, not including required cover and Reference pages, describing a single personality theory from the course readings that best explains your own personality and life choices. You are free to select from among the several theories covered in the course to date but only one theory may be used.
Your task is to demonstrate your knowledge of the theory you choose via descriptions of its key concepts and use of them to explain how you developed your own personality. It is recommended that you revisit the material covered to date to refresh your knowledge of theory details. This is a "midterm" assignment and you should show in your work that you have studied and comprehended the first four weeks of course material. Your submission should be double-spaced with 1 inch margins on all sides of each page and should be free of spelling and grammar errors. It must include source crediting of any materials used in APA format, including source citations in the body of your paper and in a Reference list attached to the end. Easy to follow guides to APA formatting can be found on the tutorial section of the APUS Online Library.
Your paper will include three parts:
I. A brief description of the premise and key components of the theory you selected. You should be thorough and concise in this section and not spend the bulk of the paper detailing the theory, but rather just give enough of a summary of the key points so that an intelligent but uniformed reader would be able to understand its basics. If you pick a more complicated theory, you should expect explaining its premise and key components to take longer than explaining the same for one of the simpler theories but, in either case, focus on the basics and keep in mind that a paper that is almost all theory description and little use of the theory described to explain your own personality will receive a significant point deduction as will the reverse case of the paper being largely personal experience sharing with little linkage to clearly described key theory components.
II. A description of how your chosen theory explains your personality and life choices with supporting examples.
III. A description of the limitations of the theory in explaining your personality or anyone else’s.
NOTE: Although only your instructor will be reading your paper, you should still think about how much personal information you want to disclose. The purpose of this paper is not to get you to share private information, but rather to bring one .
· Assignment List· Week 7 - Philosophical EssayWeek 7 - Philos.docx
· Assignment List
· Week 7 - Philosophical Essay
Week 7 - Philosophical Essay
DUE: Mar 22, 2020 11:55 PM
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N/A
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Assignment Details
Open Date
Feb 3, 2020 12:05 AM
Graded?
Yes
Points Possible
100.0
Resubmissions Allowed?
No
Attachments checked for originality?
Yes
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Assignment Instructions
Objective: Students will write a Philosophical Essay for week 7 based on the course concepts.
Course Objectives: 2, 3, & 4
Task:
This 4 - 5 full page (not to exceed 6 pages) Philosophical Essay you will be writing due Week 7 is designed to be a thoughtful, reflective work. The 4 - 5 full pages does not include a cover page or a works cited page. It will be your premier writing assignment focused on the integration and assessment relating to the course concepts. Your paper should be written based on the outline you submitted during week 4 combined with your additional thoughts and instructor feedback. You will use at least three scholarly/reliable resources with matching in-text citations and a Works Cited page. All essays are double spaced, 12 New Times Roman font, paper title, along with all paragraphs indented five spaces.
Details:
You will pick one of the following topics only to do your paper on:
· According to Socrates, must one heed popular opinion about moral matters? Does Socrates accept the fairness of the laws under which he was tried and convicted? Would Socrates have been wrong to escape?
· Consider the following philosophical puzzle: “If a tree falls in the forest and there's no one around to hear it, does it make a sound?” (1) How is this philosophical puzzle an epistemological problem? And (2) how would John Locke answer it?
· Evaluate the movie, The Matrix, in terms of the philosophical issues raised with (1) skepticism and (2) the mind-body problem. Explain how the movie raises questions similar to those found in Plato’s and Descartes’ philosophy. Do not give a plot summary of the movie – focus on the philosophical issues raised in the movie as they relate to Plato and Descartes.
· Socrates asks Euthyphro, “Are morally good acts willed by God because they are morally good, or are they morally good because they are willed by God?” (1) How does this question relate to the Divine Command Theory of morality? (2) What are the philosophical implications associated with each option here?
· Explain (1) the process by which Descartes uses skepticism to refute skepticism, and (2) what first principle does this lead him to? (3) Explain why this project was important for Descartes to accomplish.
Your paper will be written at a college level with an introduction, body paragraphs, a conclusion, along with in-text citations/Works Cited page in MLA formatting. Students will follow MLA format as the sole citation and formatting style used in written assignments submitted as part of coursework to the Humanities Department. Remember - any resource that is listed on the Works Cited page must .
· Assignment 3 Creating a Compelling VisionLeaders today must be .docx
· Assignment 3: Creating a Compelling Vision
Leaders today must be able to create a compelling vision for the organization. They also must be able to create an aligned strategy and then execute it. Visions have two parts, the envisioned future and the core values that support that vision of the future. The ability to create a compelling vision is the primary distinction between leadership and management. Leaders need to create a vision that will frame the decisions and behavior of the organization and keep it focused on the future while also delivering on the short-term goals.
To learn more about organizational vision statements, do an Internet search and review various vision statements.
In this assignment, you will consider yourself as a leader of an organization and write a vision statement and supporting values statement.
Select an organization of choice. This could be an organization that you are familiar with, or a fictitious organization. Then, respond to the following:
· Provide the name and description of the organization. In the description, be sure to include the purpose of the organization, the products or services it provides, and the description of its customer base.
· Describe the core values of the organization. Why are these specific values important to the organization?
· Describe the benefits and purpose for an organizational vision statement.
· Develop a vision statement for this organization. When developing a vision statement, be mindful of the module readings and lecture materials.
· In the vision statement, be sure to communicate the future goals and aspirations of the organization.
· Once you have developed the vision statement, describe how you would communicate the statement to the organizational stakeholders, that is, the owners, employees, vendors, and customers.
· How would you incorporate the communication of the vision into the new employee on-boarding and ongoing training?
Write your response in approximately 3–5 pages in Microsoft Word. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.
Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M1_A3.doc. For example, if your name is John Smith, your document will be named SmithJ_M1_A3.doc.
By the due date assigned, deliver your assignment to the Submissions Area.
Assignment 3 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Chose and described the organization. The description included the purpose of the organization, the products or services the organization provides, and the description of its customer base.
16
Developed a vision statement for the organization. Ensured to accurately communicate the goals and aspirations of the organization in the vision statement.
24
Ensured that the incorporation and communication strategy for the vision statement is clear, detailed, well thought out and realistic.
28
Evaluated and explained which values are most important to the organization.
24
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate r.
· Assignment 4· Week 4 – Assignment Explain Theoretical Perspec.docx
· Assignment 4
· Week 4 – Assignment: Explain Theoretical Perspectives for Real-life Scenarios
Assignment
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For each of the following three scenarios, use a chart format to assess how each traditional theoretical perspective would best explain the situation that a social worker would need to address. You may create your charts in Word or another software program of your choice. An example chart follows the three scenarios.
Scenario 1
You are a hospital social worker who is working with a family whose older adult relative is in end-stage renal failure. There are no advanced directives and the family is conflicted over what the next steps should be.
Scenario 2
You are a caseworker in a drug court. Your client has had three consecutive dirty urine analyses. She is unemployed and has violated her probation order.
Scenario 3
You are a school social worker. A teacher sends her 9-year-old student to you because he reports that he has not eaten in 2 days and there are no adults at home to take care of him.
Chart Example:
Your client, an 11-year-old girl, was removed from home because of parental substance abuse. She is acting out in her foster home, disobeying her foster parents and not following their rules.
Theory
Explanation for Scenario – please respond to the questions below in your explanation
Systems Theory
What systems need to be developed or put in place to support the child? Would Child Protective Services need to become involved? What other systems would support her and a successful outcome for being in foster care?
Generalist Theory
What is the best intervention or therapy to use based on this child’s situation? Given her circumstances, how could you best improve her functioning?
Behavioral Theory
What behaviors are being reinforced? What behaviors are being ignored or punished? What would you suggest to maintain this placement? Would this involve working with the foster parents?
Cognitive Theory
How would you help your client to examine her thinking, emotions, and behavior? What would this entail from a cognitive developmental framework?
Support your assignment with a minimum of three resources.
Length: 3 charts, not including title and reference pages
Your assignment should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards where appropriate. Be sure to adhere to Northcentral University's Academic Integrity Policy.
Assignement 3
State the function of each of the following musculoskeletal system structures: Describe the structures of the musculoskeletal system.
Skeletal muscle
Tendons
Ligaments
Bone
Cartilage
Describe each of the following types of joints:
Ball-and-socket
Hinge
Pivot
Gliding
Saddle
Condyloid
Newspaper Rubric
CATEGORY
4
3
2
1
Headline & Byline & images
16 points
Article has a .
· Assignment 2 Leader ProfileMany argue that the single largest v.docx
· Assignment 2: Leader Profile
Many argue that the single largest variable in organizational success is leadership. Effective leadership can transform an organization and create a positive environment for all stakeholders. In this assignment, you will have the chance to evaluate a leader and identify what makes him/her effective.
Consider all the leaders who have affected your life in some way. Think of people with whom you work—community leaders, a family member, or anyone who has had a direct impact on you.
· Choose one leader you consider to be effective. This can be a leader you are personally aware of, or someone you don’t know, but have observed to be an effective leader. Write a paper addressing the following:
· Explain how this leader has influenced you and why you think he or she is effective.
· Analyze what characteristics or qualities this person possesses that affected you most.
· Rate this leader by using a leadership scorecard. This can be a developed scorecard, or one you develop yourself. If you use a developed scorecard, please be sure to cite the sources of the scorecard. Once you have identified your scorecard, rate your leader. You decide what scores to include (for example, scale of 1–5, 5 being the highest) but be sure to assess the leader holistically across the critical leadership competencies you feel are most important (for example, visioning, empowering, strategy development and communication).
· Critique this individual’s skills against what you have learned about leadership so far in this course. Consider the following:
· How well does he/she meet the practices covered in your required readings?
· How well has he/she adapted to the challenges facing leaders today?
· If you could recommend changes to his/her leadership approach, philosophy, and style, what would you suggest? Why?
· Using the assigned readings, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet including general organizational sources like the Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, or Harvard Business Review, build a leadership profile of the leader you selected. Include information from personal experiences as well as general postings on the selected leader from Internet sources such as blogs. Be sure to include 2–3 additional resources not already included in the required readings in support of your leadership profile.
Write a 3–5-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M2_A2.doc.
By the due date assigned, deliver your assignment to the Submissions Area.
Assignment 2 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Explained how this leader has been influential and why you think the leader is effective showing analysis of the leader’s characteristics or qualities.
16
Analyzed the characteristics or qualities the leader possesses that have affected you most..
16
Rated your leader using a leadership scorecard and supported your rationale for your rating.
32
Criti.
· Assignment 1 Diversity Issues in Treating AddictionThe comple.docx
· Assignment 1: Diversity Issues in Treating Addiction
The complexities of working with diverse populations in treating disorders, such as addictions, require special considerations. Some approaches work better with some populations than with others. For example, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) programs are spiritually based and focus on a higher power. Some populations have difficulty with these concepts and are averse to participating in such groups.
Select a population—for example, African Americans; Native Americans; or lesbians, gays, or bisexual individuals. Research your topic by using articles from the supplemental readings for this course or from other resources such as the Web, texts, experience, or other journal articles related to diversity issues and addictions.
Write a three- to five-page paper discussing the following:
· Some specific considerations for working with your chosen population in the area of addiction treatment
· Whether your research indicates that 12-step groups work with this population
· Any special problems associated with this population that make acknowledging the addiction and seeking treatment more difficult
· Any language or other barriers that this population faces when seeking treatment
Prepare your paper in Microsoft Word document format. Name your file M4_A1_LastName_Research.doc, and submit it to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned Follow APA guidelines for writing and citing text.
Assignment 1 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Discussed some specific considerations for working with your chosen population in the area of addiction.
8
Discussed whether your research indicates that 12-step groups work with your chosen population.
8
Discussed any special problems associated with this population that make acknowledging the addiction and seeking treatment more difficult .
8
Discussed any language or other barriers that this population faces when seeking treatment.
8
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources, displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
4
Total:
36
· M4 Assignment 2 Discussion
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Assignment 2: Discussion Questions
Your facilitator will guide you in the selection of two of the three discussion questions. Submit your responses to these questions to the appropriate Discussion Area by the due date assigned. Through the end of the module, comment on the responses of others.
All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.
You will be attempting two discussion questions in this module; each worth 28 points. The total number of points that can be earned for this assignment is 56.
Minority Groups
Many minority groups experience stress secondary to their social surroundings. For example, a family living in poverty may face frequent violence. Limited income makes meeting the day-to-day need.
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