INSTRUCTIONS
Choose one (1) essay topic from options A and B, below.
Once you choose which question you’d like to write about, write your essay and save it as a Word document.
Use your course texts to help you respond to the topic, and when you quote and summarize from the course texts, include information about the page reference.
You are discouraged from using additional sources. If you do choose to use an outside source, be sure to cite your source, just as you do when you use the course texts. If you use a quotation or an example from a website, cite the website’s URL and the date accessed.
Upload the essay here, in the Turnitin dropbox. Review your similarity report. Make any necessary corrections.
Post the essay to the correct discussion board – M2: Essay Discussion (D-01).
Finally, read your classmates’ posts. A complete assignment includes your written response to at least one essay besides your own–part of your score is based on your reply to at least one of your classmate’s posts. It should be a meaningful reply that continues the discussion, points out something good about the post, and makes a constructive suggestion for improvement.
Topics for your Essay, Choose A or B
Essay Length tips–To answer these topics completely, it takes about 2 pages – 8-10 paragraphs. Use the topic questions and the scoring rubric to see if your draft responds fully to all parts of the question. A complete thoughtful answer is more important than word count.
Topic A: What is the fallacy of Straw Man? How is it different than simply disagreeing with someone else’s point of view?
Use the material in Vaughn’s book to help you give a detailed explanation of what the mistake in a Straw Man is. To demonstrate your understanding and to teach the idea to the rest of the class, provide a relevant real-life example of the logical mistake. (You MAY use an outside source to help you present your example; be sure to summarize or paraphrase, cite, and use announcing verbs.) Choose carefully – consider whether your example does a good job of illustrating a Straw Man. Compare it to similar fallacies, and show why your example is a Straw Man rather than another fallacy like an Appeal to the Person. The discussion of your example should be detailed so that readers can evaluate the fallacy. Argue the case for why your example is an example of Straw Man.
Topic B: Is it morally permissible to believe in God just because it is to your practical advantage to believe? Why or why not? Use the material in Vaughn’s book to help you explain how Pascal argues for belief in God. Explain the strengths and weaknesses of other thinkers have identified in his reasoning.
What does the argument against believing in God without sufficient evidence look like? Is it plausible that God would look kindly on atheists and agnostics to because they refuse to believe without evidence? After all, aren’t they simply using God’s gift of reason to arrive at their decision?
NOTE: Please use this textbook
Title: Philosophy Here and Now: Powerful Ideas in Everyday Life
Edition: Fourth (4th)
Author: Lewis Vaughn
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Copyright: 2021
ISBN#: 9780197543412 (Brytwave Format)
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Title: Philosophy Here and Now: Powerful Ideas in Everyday Life (eText-Perusall Edition)Links to an external site.
Edition: Fourth (4th)
Author: Lewis Vaughn Publisher: Oxford University Press
Format: Social Reading at Persuall.com.Links to an external site.
Author: admin
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“A Critical Analysis of the Fallacy of Straw Man and Pascal’s Wager: Exploring the Role of Belief in God in Everyday Life”
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“Exploring the Effects of Mindfulness-Based Interventions on Mental Health: A Review of the Article by Schuman-Olivier et al. (2015)” In their article, “Mindfulness-Based Treatment: A Primer for Mental Health
Write a review of the article, a maximum of 2 pages in length using APA format. Reviews should summarize and evaluate the purpose of the study, participants, methods, results, conclusions, and future directions for research.
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“China-Australia Aid Competition in Fiji: A Diplomatic Battle for Influence in the South Pacific”
The South Pacific has traditionally been considered a quiet and secure backyard for Australia. However, recent developments have introduced new dynamics. A remarkable case is the 2022 security agreement between China and the Solomon Islands. This is the very first agreement allowing China to deploy its security officers in a Pacific island country, which might demonstrate the growing ambition of China in this region. China’s action in the Solomon Islands, as well as other assertive diplomatic behaviour, has sparked a series of diplomatic responses from Australia and its allies, among which foreign aid is a critical tool.
Please study the China-Australia aid competition in Fiji, with a detailed investigation of documents and projects. -
Title: Annotated Bibliography: Job Satisfaction within Organizations 1. Reference: Saks, A. M. (2017). Job satisfaction and employee engagement: A meta-analytic review. Human Resource Development Review, 16(3
*Job Statisfaction within your organization* is my research paper topic
Instructions
Select 10 scholarly articles (ALL ARTICLES MUST BE WITHIN THE LAST 10 YEARS) that will support your research paper. Write an annotated bibliography. An annotated bibliography takes each article and a short paragraph is written stating how the article supports your research paper. Each scholarly article is listed (in APA format) then the paragraph is written.
This means I will be looking for 3 items for each source:
1. The reference.
2. A summary paragraph.
3. A paragraph that states how the article supports your research paper.
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Title: Addiction, Domestic Abuse, and Faith in Counseling: Perspectives and Implications for Professional Work Addiction is a complex and multifaceted issue that has been debated for centuries. While some argue that addiction is a disease, others believe it
Please answer the following,
Please explain whether you believe addiction is a disease or a choice of behavior, explain how your perspective will impact the philosophy and mission of your day to day professional work. (Please provide data that supports your answer.)
What percentage of men are victims of confirmed domestic abuse in the United States and why many professionals think this number is actually higher than reported?
An ethical counselor must always respect a client’s choice to practice and worship their faith freely. What would be your response if during a substance abuse group session a member said, “I will only stop using when God tells me to stop”.
Please answer each question with at least 250 words in APA format. Please place each answer on its own page. -
Title: The Use of Symbolism in “The Nightingale” by Hans Christian Andersen Introduction: In “The Nightingale” by Hans Christian Andersen, the author utilizes the literary device of symbolism to convey the central theme of the story
Literary Analysis with Template
Writing in the Humanities ENG 112
Assignment Snapshot:
Mode: Literary Analysis Essay
Research Requirements:
Relevant short story assigned to you – “The Nightingale” by Hans Christian Andersen
Formatting and Citation Style:
MLA 9 Format—1” margins, Times New Roman 12 Point Font, Double Spaced, Before/After spacing at 0, Heading and Headers, In-text citation, and Works Cited Page
Length:
3+ pages (equals essay content on page 4)
Complete draft can be reviewed by the English Studio prior to the due date and it should be submitted in Moodle
FAQ – Does the reference page count as one of the 3 pages?
Can I use long quotes?
No
Do not use long quotes
For this assignment, you will read an assigned short story and write a thesis-based essay that provides an in-depth analysis of the work.
Thesis:
Your thesis statement should specifically argue how a specific technique used by the author (such as symbolism, setting, narration, plot, or character) contributes to the meaning of the work as a whole. Do not use ethos, logos or pathos as a device for this paper. Choose from the list of literary devices.
Keep in mind that the thesis should be specific, arguable, worthwhile, and have three reasons in the plan of development.
Thesis Templates:
In specific work, author uses strategy or device to purpose of the work or theme…(plan of development).
Through the use of strategy, character, or idea, author achieves purpose or reveals theme…(plan of development).
NOTE:
This essay is not a summary or an overview of the story like you might find on Shmoop or an NC Live article titled “Overview.” While those kinds of sources explicate everything about a text, your essay is going to narrowly focus on a specific aspect(s) of the work, and you will back that main point up with EVIDENCE from the work! DO NOT GOOGLE ANYTHING ABOUT YOUR STORY!!! This should be YOUR interpretation!
The works cited page will contain the story you are analyzing.
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Title: “Addressing Sleep Deprivation in K-12 Students: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions” YouTube link: [insert link here] Outline: I. Introduction A. Attention grabber B. Background information on
Practice Speech:
After uploading your speech to YouTube, setting the video as “unlisted,” and fixing the closed captions, submit the link to your speech below.
Second, under your link you will also need to include a bullet-point outline of your main points. Basically, I am looking to see what your sub-points are on your main points. Remember to keep the labels for your sub-points clear and brief. If you use too many words for the name of each sub-point you will confuse your audience. For example, if my speech were on the K-12 sleep deprivation topic this is what I would submit to go along with the link to my speech:
Problems
Health Issues
Academic Issues
Causes
Blame the school system
Blame biology
Solutions
What California can do
What K-12 students can do
What our class can do
You will submit your YouTube link along with your sub-points by TUESDAY at 11:59pm. Remember that your speech needs to have 7 sources and be 7 minutes long (6-8 is acceptable). If your speech fails to meet this requirement or does not have sub-points DO NOT SUBMIT IT. Finally, missing the deadline to submit your video may result in an even larger point deduction as you might not be assigned peers.
2. As a reminder, every speech you give in this class should have 7 newspaper and/or wire feed sources. You will verbally cite your 7 sources throughout your speech in your videos and you will also submit a works-cited page in order to get credit for your research. The works cited page is due every time you upload a speech. Remember that the requirements are newspaper only and 2020-2024 only.
To complete the works-cited page you will simply click the “cite” button on the article that you will be using from ProQuest (the default MLA 8th edition is sufficient). Simply copy and paste the citation to a word document.
Once you have copy and pasted the citations for all 7 articles, please submit them below. Note that your file must be either a word document or a pdf. -
“The Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health: A Comprehensive Analysis of Sources and Quotes”
I sources cited MLA style and quotes from the sourceabout the effects of Covid 19 and mental health
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Exploring a Natural Science Topic: Investigating the Impact of Bee Decline on the Environment and Society “The Impact of Personal Beliefs, Major Developments, and Scientific Literacy on Understanding and Studying Natural Sciences”
Course Outcomes
In this project, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following course outcomes:
Determine fundamental approaches to scientific research in addressing questions related to the natural world
Develop questions about fundamental aspects of the natural world that inform personal assumptions, beliefs, and values using empirical evidence
Investigate questions about fundamental aspects of the natural world that inform personal assumptions, beliefs, and values using empirical evidence
Articulate the value of the natural sciences for their impact on contemporary issues
Overview
This course will introduce you to fundamental ideas in the natural sciences and how scientists study phenomena in the natural world. Having a well-rounded understanding of scientific research is much more than just an academic pursuit. We encounter natural science every day. Consider news headlines about vaccine development, debate about climate change, privatizing space exploration, how bees affect our environment, and whether intestinal health impacts mental health. Think about the conversations you’ve had with friends and family about weather, gardening, cancer, or black holes. These are all natural science topics!
Being scientifically literate helps you to better understand the world, solve problems, and make informed judgments. It also allows you to evaluate the credibility of claims you hear in the news or from members of your community. A society that understands how science works thinks critically about information, is empowered to make better decisions, and is less likely to be misled by those who distort evidence to promote their own agenda.
In this project, you will use a recent news article to identify a natural science topic that you are curious about. You will explore how research is conducted about the topic, scientific developments that have affected it, and its societal significance. This will provide you with a deeper understanding of scientific research and the fundamental aspects of the natural world.
Directions
Complete this project by addressing the criteria below. You will complete parts of the project in each module and receive instructor feedback. Your final submission will be revisions of the work you do throughout the course. Be sure to incorporate instructor feedback from each assignment along the way. Read these guidelines and rubric criteria closely, and reach out to your instructor if you have any questions.
Part 1: Natural Science Topic Exploration
In this section, you will explore a natural science topic by selecting and analyzing a current news story. You will also reflect on your existing knowledge about the topic. Then, you will identify how research on the topic was conducted as described in the news story.
Describe the main idea discussed in your chosen news story.
In other words, what is the key concept or thesis being examined in the news story?
Explain your prior and desired knowledge regarding the main idea in your news story.
What do you already know about the topic? Do you have personal experience with the topic? What else would you like to know about it?
Identify a scientific approach that the scientist(s) used to research the topic.
Consider the way the topic was studied or how evidence was collected. Consult your article for this information. You do not need to conduct outside research.
Part 2: Fundamental Questions About the Natural World
In this section, you will identify questions you want to answer about your topic. Your finalized question will directly influence the hypothesis you write. Finally, you will consider how your opinions and experiences affected the focus of your hypothesis.
Finalize your research question related to the main idea in the news story you selected.
Your finalized question will be based on the questions you began working with earlier in the course.
Propose a hypothesis based on your finalized research question.
Make sure your hypothesis is directly related to your finalized research question and is both testable and falsifiable.
Explain how your personal beliefs, assumptions, and values influenced how you approached writing your hypothesis.
Think about your preexisting opinions and knowledge about the topic. How might they have affected the focus of your hypothesis?
Part 3: Major Developments in the Natural Sciences
In this section, you will research a significant advancement, discovery, or event that has affected how scientists research your topic. You will also explore the interrelationship between science and ethics.
Describe one major development in the natural sciences that has impacted how your topic was or may be studied.
In other words, what advancements or events have changed how scientists research your topic?
Describe the contributions of a scientist (or group of scientists) who was involved in the major development relevant to your topic.
You might consider the scientist’s motivations to study the topic, the challenges they encountered, or how their research changed how we think about the topic.
Discuss how an ethical issue might impact research on your topic.
Some examples of ethical issues in science include bias in research, the impact of politics on science, research funding sources, objectivity in science, or the spread of scientific misinformation.
Part 4: The Value of Studying the Natural Sciences
In this section, you will reflect on the benefit of having a deeper understanding of the natural sciences to you personally and to society as a whole.
Explain how viewing the world through a scientific lens may influence your personal life.
In other words, how might applying scientific inquiry skills to your daily experiences help you better understand them or take action?
Articulate how being a more scientifically informed citizen may affect your relationship with your community.
Think about challenges or opportunities in your community. How might being more scientifically literate benefit your community?
Discuss how being a more scientifically informed citizen may help you understand global contemporary issues.
Consider how being scientifically literate could influence how you approach current challenges or questions in the world, even outside the sciences.