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  • My Journey in Ethnic Studies: Lessons Learned and Their Application in My Life Throughout this semester, I have embarked on a journey of self-reflection and critical thinking in my Ethnic Studies class. From exploring the complexities of race, ethnicity, and power

    This final essay is meant to be highly self-reflective yet critical. You can write in the first person (“I”) since you will be discussing your personal experience with the class and content. You will however need to cite a minimum of 3 sources from the class syllabus (one can be a film or media clip). The essay should be a minimum of 500 words.
    Reflect on your journey in this Ethnic Studies class this semester. What are the lessons or concepts you learned that you will carry with you after this class ends? How will you apply them in your own life (i.e. in interpersonal relationships; work; school; community; family settings; etc)? 
    Final Essay requirements:
    This essay only needs to be 500 words minimum** (not including References) 
    Submit on Canvas through text box or as a Word doc or PDF (Times New Roman, double-spaced, 12-point font, 1inch margins).
    3 course readings cited and discussed (one can be a film or media clip). 
    Reference list (including all of your sources used for the essay).
    (HERE IS A LINK TO OUR TEXTBOOK WEVE USED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, PLEASE USE THIS FOR       SOURCES)  
    https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Ethnic_Studies/Introduction_to_Ethnic_Studies_(Fischer_et_al.)/03%3A_Africana_African_American_Black_Studies  

  • Title: “The Water-Energy Nexus in the Middle East: A Comparative Study of Lebanon and Israel’s Impact on Security and Geopolitical Stability” “Navigating the Water-Energy-Security Nexus in the Middle East: A Comparative Analysis of Lebanon and Israel”

    Abstract (200 words) (this is for a UK top university kindly choose very good academic sources)
    Summarize the purpose, methodology, expected findings, and significance of the research. Highlight the unique comparative approach between Lebanon and Israel, focusing on how differences in water and energy management impact security and geopolitical stability.
    Introduction (600 words)
    Background: Introduce the importance of the water-energy nexus in the Middle East.
    Justification for Study: Explain why Lebanon and Israel are chosen, noting their geographical proximity and contrasting resource management strategies.
    Research Objectives: Clearly define what the study aims to achieve.
    Literature Review (1200 words)
    Theoretical Framework: Discuss key theories related to resource management, security studies, and international relations.
    Review of Related Literature: Analyze existing studies focusing on Lebanon and Israel separately and, where available, comparative studies. Identify gaps that your research will address.
    Methodology (1000 words)
    Research Design: Describe the comparative case study design.
    Data Collection: Outline methods for collecting qualitative and quantitative data (e.g., interviews, public records, energy usage data).
    Data Analysis: Detail how data will be analyzed to compare the impacts of resource management on security in both countries.
    Case Studies (1500 words)
    Lebanon: Discuss Lebanon’s current water and energy issues, including infrastructural challenges and impacts on national security.
    Israel: Examine Israel’s technologies and policies in water and energy management and their effects on national and regional stability.
    Expected Outcomes (500 words)
    Findings: Predict potential findings from the comparative analysis.
    Implications: Discuss how these findings could influence policy decisions and academic discussions.
    Significance of the Study (500 words)
    Contribution to Knowledge: Explain how your research will contribute to the fields of geopolitical studies, resource management, and conflict resolution.
    Practical Relevance: Highlight the potential policy implications and benefits for Lebanon and Israel.
    Conclusion (500 words)
    Recap the main arguments, emphasizing the innovative nature of your approach and the expected contributions of your research.
    References
    A list of 50 academic sources, which should include:
    Books and Journal Articles: Scholarly works on the geopolitics of the Middle East, water and energy management, and security studies.
    Official Reports and Documents: Publications from governments, international organizations (like the UN, World Bank), and NGOs that provide data and analysis on Lebanon and Israel.
    Case Studies and Precedents: Previous research that examines similar themes in other contexts.
    Potential Academic Sources
    “Water Wars: Coming Conflicts in the Middle East” – Provides context on water as a source of conflict.
    “Energy Resources and Conflict in the Middle East” – Analyzes the role of energy in regional disputes.
    Articles from journals such as International Security, Journal of Peace Research, and Water International.
    Reports by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) on water and energy issues in Lebanon.
    Studies on Israel’s water recycling and desalination technologies published in Environmental Science & Technology.
    Academic Journals and Articles
    Journal of Hydrology: Research articles on water management practices and their environmental impact.
    Energy Policy: Articles on energy policy and its intersection with security and economic stability.
    Middle East Journal: Studies on regional geopolitics, with specific issues focusing on Lebanon and Israel.
    International Security: Publications on broader security issues that may intersect with resource management.
    Policy Documents and Government Reports
    Lebanese Ministry of Energy and Water: National water and energy strategy documents.
    Israel Water Authority: Reports on water conservation and management technologies.
    Lebanese Ministry of Environment: Environmental impact assessments and sustainability reports.
    Israeli Ministry of Environmental Protection: Reports on environmental policies and their security implications.
    International Organizations and Think Tanks
    World Bank: Country profiles for Lebanon and Israel, focusing on infrastructure and resource management projects.
    UNESCO Water Assessment Programme: Reports on water resource management and sustainability.
    International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA): Reports on renewable energy developments in the Middle East.
    Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), Israel: Analysis on how energy security affects national security.
    Carnegie Middle East Center: Policy analysis on how resource management impacts regional stability.
    Statistical Databases
    FAO AQUASTAT: FAO’s global water information system with detailed country profiles.
    IEA Statistics: Comprehensive data on energy production, consumption, and policy in Lebanon and Israel.
    World Resource Institute’s Aqueduct: Global water risk mapping tool.
    The Global Economy.com: Provides various economic indicators including those related to environmental resource management.
    Specialized Reports and Books
    “Water Wars: Drought, Flood, Folly, and the Politics of Thirst” by Diane Raines Ward: Context on global water conflicts.
    “Energy and Security: Strategies for a World in Transition” edited by Jan H. Kalicki and David L. Goldwyn: Insights into the intersection of energy policy and security.
    **”The Politics of Water in the Middle East: An Israeli Perspective on the Hydro-Political Aspects of the Conflict”
    by Hillel Shuval: Provides a detailed exploration of water politics in the region, specifically from an Israeli perspective.
    21. “Lebanon: The Challenge of Independence” by Elizabeth Picard: Insight into Lebanon’s political landscape and how it impacts resource management.
    “Thirsty Planet: Strategies for Sustainable Water Management” by Constance Elizabeth Hunt: Offers strategies that could be relevant for both Lebanon and Israel in addressing their water management challenges.
    Technical Reports and Case Studies
    “Managing Water Under Uncertainty and Risk” – United Nations World Water Development Report: Offers insights into global best practices and methodologies in water risk management.
    Case Studies by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI): Detailed analyses of effective water management strategies that could be applicable to Lebanon and Israel.
    Reports from the Energy Studies Institute: Include case studies on successful energy policy implementations that could provide comparative insights.
    News Sources and Media Analysis
    Haaretz and The Daily Star: Newspapers providing local insights on current events related to water and energy issues in Israel and Lebanon, respectively.
    Al Jazeera and BBC Middle East: These international news outlets frequently cover the geopolitics of the region, including resource-related issues.
    Conference Papers and Proceedings
    Proceedings from the International Conference on Water and Energy in the Middle East: These can offer the latest research findings and expert opinions on the nexus of water, energy, and security.
    Annual Reports from the Mediterranean Action Plan: These documents discuss regional cooperation on environmental issues affecting Mediterranean countries, including Lebanon and Israel.
    By leveraging these diverse sources, your research will be grounded in comprehensive, multi-faceted data that covers both the specific dynamics of Lebanon and Israel and the broader regional and global contexts. This will enable you to build a well-rounded and empirically rich analysis of the water-energy-security nexus in your selected case studies.

  • Ethics in Public Administration: A Case Study Analysis

    Apply concepts related to ethics in a specific, researched public administration case study. Whatever source is used for the actual case study must focus on a real-world public administration situation that is being discussed and analyzed in the chosen article.
    The article can be qualitative or quantitative in nature, but it must specifically focus on the public administration context.
    Remember to synthesize your research and findings with the required readings and presentations for this week and a Biblical/covenantal model of statesmanship, leadership and organizational behavior.
    Please review the Discussion: Case Study Assignment Instructions Download Discussion: Case Study Assignment Instructionsprior to posting. You may also click the three dots in the upper corner to Show Rubric.
    Post-First: This course utilizes the Post-First feature in all Discussions. This means you will only be able to read and interact with your classmates’ threads after you have submitted your thread in response to the provided prompt.

  • “The Evolution of Islamic Technology and Civil Tactics: A Comparison between Medieval Iberia and the Spanish Civil War” “The Complex Interactions between Christians and Muslims in Medieval Spain: A Comparative Analysis of Historical Texts”

    Since the start of the semester, we have explored the high degree of religious, ethnic, linguistic, and cultural diversity of medieval Iberia.  At that time, from the 8th C to the 14th c, there were Christians, Jews, and Muslims living together in complex relationships with one another.  These groups came from a diversity of places as well: Arabia, the Middle East, eastern Europe, Iberia itself, and north Africa.  We have also explored the later historical phenomenon of the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939).  Here, as well, there was a plurality of religions, political ideologies, ethnic groups, and national communities vying for power and participating in territorial and cultural endeavors.   
    We have, and will continue to explore a number of distinct themes comparing medieval examples to 20th century ones, including art (painting, mosaics, sculpture, etc.), architecture, gardens and public spaces, diplomacy and propaganda, gender and identity, famous characters, music and literature, and food and feasting.  We have but touched upon these themes in class, but in each theme there exist many specific examples that might be compared.  For example Picasso’s Guernica might be compared to the medieval frescoes in the palace of Berenger de Aguilar, which also depict a conflict.  There are other themes that you might have an interest in, such as technology; some of you have spoken about astrolabes in the museums we’ve visited, and perhaps these might be compared to technologies of warfare introduced during the Spanish Civil War.  
    In this essay, we ask you to choose a topic that interests you and compare and contrast it between the medieval and modern periods.  ( my topic is  Islamic technology and civil tactics being used compared to the civil war)
    Make an argument in your essay that clearly articulates one strong point of comparison about this topic across these two time periods.  Your essay should include the following:
    Introduction:
    with a strong thesis (argument) and
    explanation of how you will make (organize) your argument, summarizing your claims (steps in making your argument)
    Body paragraphs:
    Well organized with topic sentences announcing your claims, 
    followed by specific evidence taken from your sources (see below).  
    Inclusion of specific evidence, well articulated through descriptive analysis.  This evidence must be of TWO types:
    Secondary sources (ideas explained by scholars in articles or books)
    Primary sources (texts and/or images/works of art from the periods you are discussing)
    Conclusion
    Citations/Bibliography
    Sources must be both primary and secondary
    Use at least 6 primary sources
    Use at least 8 secondary sources
    You must cite your sources throughout the essay and in a final list of sources (bibliography), using at the very least both Brann and Ramirez. (Feel free to use Chicago or MLA styles, but be sure to be consistent.)
    Your essay should be 1750-2250 words, in 12 pt. font
    these are some sources i got and it can be used but it can change
    Southey, Robert, V. S. Pritchett, and René Ben Sussan. The Chronicle of the Cid. Heritage Press, 1958.
    Thabet, Slim. “The Circuit in the History of Economic Thought: The Contribution of Ibn Khaldûn.” International Journal of Political Economy 52
    Burgess, Glyn S., ed. The Song of Roland. Penguin Classics. Penguin Books, 1990. 
    Hanning, Robert W. 2015. “Inescapable History: Geoffrey of Monmouth’s History of the Kings of Britain and Arthurian Romances of the Twelfth and Thirteenth Centuries.” In Romance and History: Imagining Time from the Medieval to the Early Modern Period, edited by Jon Whitman, 55–73. Cambridge Studies in Medieval Literature: 92. Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press.
    Edwards, John. 2000. “The Spanish Inquisition: A Historical Revision Kamen Henry.” The Journal of Modern History 72 (2): 549–50. 
    García-Arenal, Mercedes. 2004. “The Ornament of the World: How Muslims, Jews and Christians Created a Culture of Tolerance in Medieval Spain María Rosa Menocal.” Speculum 79 (3): 801–4. 
    Fletcher, R. A. 1990. The Quest for El Cid. Knopf.
    Glick, Thomas F. 1977. “Islam under the Crusaders: Colonial Survival in the Thirteenth-Century Kingdom of Valencia Robert Ignatius Burns.” Speculum 52 (1): 128–30. doi:10.2307/2856903.
    Howson, Gerald. 2006. “The Battle for Spain: The Spanish Civil War 1936-1939/The Spanish Civil War: Reaction, Revolution and Revenge.” History Today 56
    Vidal, Clara Almagro. 2017. “Muslims of Medieval Latin Christendom, c. 1050–1614 Catlos Brian A.” Speculum 92 (4): 1171–72.
    Gordon, Matthew S., and Mathew S. Gordon. 2011. “The Crusades and the Christian World of the East: Rough Tolerance, The Middle Ages Series Christopher MacEvitt.” International Journal of Middle East Studies 43 (1): 150–52.
    Cohen, Mark R. 2018. “The Myth of the Andalusian Paradise: Muslims, Christians, and Jews under Islamic Rule in Medieval Spain Darío Fernández-Morera.”
    Deegan, Heather. 2001. “North Africa in Transition: State, Society and Economic Transformation in the 1990s Yahia H. Zoubir.” Africa Today 48 (4): 156–58.

  • Title: The Debate on Gun Control: Examining Perspectives and Weighing Pros and Cons Gun control has been a hotly debated topic for decades, with passionate arguments on both sides. On one hand, there are those who believe in stricter

    write an essay that is at least 450 words but no more than two pages, contrasting various perspectives or examining the pros and cons of the selected topic.

  • Peer Response: Treatment Plan Approaches Response 1: “I agree with your approach to incorporating both medication and therapy in the treatment plan. It is important to address both the biological and psychological aspects of mental health. Additionally, I appreciate your

    Please respond to at least 2 of your peer’s posts. To ensure that your responses are substantive, use at least three of these prompts:
    Do you agree with your peers’ treatment plan approach?
    Take an opposing view to a peer and present a logical argument supporting an alternate approach.
    Share your thoughts on how you support their treatment plan and explain why.
    Present new references that support your opinions.

  • The Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Effective Leadership Introduction Emotional intelligence (EI) has been a popular topic in the field of management and leadership in recent years. It refers to the ability to understand and manage one’s own emotions, as well as

    This paper is an opportunity for you to choose a management-related topic and explore it in greater depth than is covered in the textbook or in class. This paper should include a minimum of 7 external sources (not including the textbook) although this is unlikely to be sufficient to support most papers. This paper should have at least 9-10 full pages of content not including title page, references, tables and figures (no figures or tables embedded in the text, but appended to the end of the after the reference section. Direct quotations from outside sources should be limited and generally short in length. Make sure you give credit to those from who you draw information. You should follow one of the following formats: MLA (Modern Language Association), Chicago, or APA (American Psychological Association). You must use Word or rich text format (.rtf) and 12 point Times New Roman font. The paper must be double-spaced with 1-inch margins and no extra spaces between paragraphs or sections delineated by headings. Indent each new paragraph regardless of style. Those not meeting these requirements will have points deducted from their score. The paper is due May 14 at noon cst.

  • Title: Disaster Planning for XYZ Hospital: A Case Analysis Presentation

    Choose any case (Disaster Plans) that you worked on in this course. Complete a 15-20-slide presentation (not including the title or reference slide) of the case analysis. Add to this analysis for depth where needed as you may have not done this in a previous assignment. Pretend you are presenting your case findings to its organizational leadership. Use the case analysis format to include:
    Title slide 
    Introduction (brief description of the organization or department) (1 Slide) 
    Definition of the problem (1-2 slides) 
    Identification of the stakeholders (1-2 slides) 
    Analysis (1-2 slides) (The SWOT is an example of what to use here) 
    Identification of alternative solutions (1-2 slides) 
    Evaluation of alternative solutions (2-3 slides) 
    Solution (Justification) (1-2 slides) 
    Implementation steps (include stakeholder issues and how to communicate the findings) (2-3 slides) 
    Conclusion and reflection of this process (1-2 slides) 
    Resources slide (APA formatted resources and reference list) (1-2 slides)
    Use the noted format in PowerPoint for elaboration of slide content 
    Use the audio function in PowerPoint to make your verbal presentation.
     provide references for the citations in APA format

  • Exploring Characters and Relationships in Shakespeare’s Plays

    Answer each question in about 3 well-developed paragraphs. This is open book and open notes. Each answer is worth 20 points. Submit through Turnitin. 
    1. Cordelia and Isabella are both praised for their characters. Discuss at least 1 flaw and 1 virtue in each character. Include a quote by each to support your views. 
    2. Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet and Ophelia are both tragic couples. If you were a relationship counselor, what advice would you give to each of these 4 characters to prevent their tragedies? Use at least 1 quote from each play to support one of your points. 
    3. Was Titania in “Midsummer Night’s Dream” right or wrong to refuse to let her godchild join her husband’s court? Explain why. In the end she releases him to her husband Oberon: Is this right or wrong for her to change her mind and give him up? Explain your answer. Use at least 1 quote for support.
    4. Hamlet and Lear both make mistakes and learn lessons from their errors. Which one learns and grows more by their play’s end? Please use 1 quote from each play to support your answer. 
    5. On a lighter note, describe 3 aspects of Beatrice and Benedick’s love that makes their relationship a good one. Include at least one quote and explain how it supports your ideas.  
    liet? Give 3 reasons for your decision.
    4. Compare and contrast Hamlet and Ophelia for 3 ways they resemble each other and for 2 ways they are different. 
    5. What 3 lessons does King Lear learn by the end of the play?

  • Title: The Flaws of Abandoning the Medical Model in Classifying Forms of Distress as Mental Illnesses: A Critical Evaluation of the Power Threat Meaning Framework

    Rewrite, and make it plagiarism and ai free.
    Critically evaluate the claims in the Power Threat Meaning Framework that
    we should abandon the medical model in classifying forms of distress as
    mental illnesses.
    Starter references:
    Johnstone, L. (2022) General Patterns in the Power Threat Meaning Framework –
    Principles and Practice, Journal of Constructivist Psychology, 35:1, 16-26, DOI:
    10.1080/10720537.2020.1773358
    https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10720537.2020.1773358?scroll=top&n
    eedAccess=true
    Chappell, Z. (2023). In Defence of the Concept of Mental Illness. Royal Institute of
    Philosophy Supplements, 94, 77-102. doi:10.1017/S1358246123000267
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    Module Code: PSYC3034S
    Remember to regularly save your work
    https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/royal-institute-of-philosophy-
    supplements/article/in-defence-of-the-concept-of-mental-
    illness/2AC33972B162305EFFED008E635D4186