Category: Essays

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which the student answers the following three (3) items using headers to separate each item:

Discuss either two (2) civil liberties or two (2) civil rights events (past or current) that have influenced a sense of social responsibility in the American government today. Provide examples to support your answer. Note: In your response, consider how the events influenced the way state, local or national political leaders or agencies responded in a socially responsible or ethical manner toward the community.
Discuss two (2) media events (past or present) that have positively and or negatively influenced the public’s opinion of a government agency. Provide examples to support your answer. Note: Consider how a news story or media coverage of an event positively or negatively changed the public’s opinion (or perception) regarding how responsible a government agency should be towards meeting the needs of its customers; i.e. the American people.
Discuss two (2) differences between the Republican and Democratic parties that may have an ethical impact (positively or negatively) on the American people. Provide examples to support your answer. Note: Consider the different ideals, values, morals, and/or goals held by the Republican and Democratic parties, and their different views on the ethically or morally right way to govern and make the best policies for the people they serve. Determine if your example presents any type of ethical concerns for or against the public interest of the American people.

In your research, you cannot use Wikipedia, online dictionaries, Sparknotes, Cliffnotes, or any other Website do that does not qualify as an academic resource.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are to:

Identify informed opinions on issues and questions involving the U.S. government, national political processes, policy making, and the notion of democracy.
Employ terminology used to study political science and American government.
Distinguish between civil rights and civil liberties in the context of Supreme Court protection of freedom of expression.
Develop reasoned written and spoken presentations on issues and questions involving the U.S. government and national political processes using information in the course.
Explain how the federal system of government works.
Explore different perspectives on issues and questions about the U.S. government and national political processes.
Describe the importance of an informed, effective citizenship for the national government and political processes.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in the field of U.S. government and politics.
Write clearly and concisely about U.S. government and politics using proper writing mechanics.

Write a short response (200-300 words each) to the following ideas:

Describe the concept of personal, interpersonal, and political empowerment.
Explain an individual’s involvement in multiple social systems–micro, mezzo, and macro–within the environment.
Discuss the macro system response to child maltreatment, sexual abuse, crime, and delinquency.
Compare and contrast the application of functionalism and interactionist theory to poverty.
Describe the role and responsibility of the human service worker in the macro environment.

Required Sources: at least one peer-reviewed resource and one of the texts.

Format your citations and references using APA guidelines. Post completed assignment as an attachment to assignments forum.

The major assignment for this week is to compose a 900-word essay on Antigone. In this paper you will write an in-depth analysis using your own ideas and excerpts from the play in the form of quotes, paraphrases, or summaries.

As you prepare to write this essay, make sure you understand what you are being asked to do.

Pick a Topic

First, identify a topic in consultation with your instructor or write about one of the following options:

Antigone clearly scrutinizes the cultural institution of gender, for the play’s debate about the nature of justice and good governance hinges on Antigone’s defiance of the king, making the play one of only a few ancient Greek dramas that put a woman center stage (apologies for the bad pun!). Moreover, there are important moments in the play that underscore its focus on gender inequality. For instance, at one point Creon accuses his son, Haemon, of considering “some women” more important than the rule of law. Creon goes on to complain that Haemon puts Antigone before all others. In another passage, Ismene, invoking the argument that women should obey men, urges Antigone to submit to Creon. Examine representations of gender and the gender conflict in Antigone in detail.

Scholarship developed from the nineteenth century through the present offers multiple interpretations of Antigone’s character. One of the abiding questions about her is whether her desire to bury Polyneices properly is political or if her defiance of the king is motivated, as she claims, solely by divine edict. Advocates of the first position see her as “speaking truth to power” as she engages in civil disobedience. But scholars who support the second explanation tend to consider Antigone’s concerns as primarily domestic—about her family—rather than political. Yet another interpretation of Antigone is that she, like so many other figures in ancient Greek drama, is guilty of excessive pride—hubris—as she tries to impose divine law on Creon.

Develop a character analysis of Antigone. You may argue for or against one of the positions stated above or you may take another direction. One thing to consider in your discussion is whether she is successful despite her suicide.

Develop a Tentative Thesis

As you consider different options for your thesis:

Develop a few hypotheses about the text that are based on your own perspectives and relate to the topic that you chose to explore for this assignment.

In addition to considering the text’s plot, reflect on what genre and other elements of literature (see the online lecture on this topic) reveal about ancient Greek cultures and important philosophies and values associated with this era and region.

Proofread the rough draft to ensure:
The thesis is clear and well focused, and the introduction includes all the necessary information.
The discussion of evidence includes quotes, paraphrases, or summaries and synthesizes this material and your ideas.
The conclusion is appropriate and reinforces the paper’s main ideas without repeating the introduction word for word.
The essay is formatted in APA style throughout. It uses appropriate grammar, spelling, and mechanics, and quoted material does not exceed 25% of the paper.
Follw this template

Title of Paper

John Q. Student

South University Online

Course ID—Course Name (optional depending on instructions)

Week x, Assignment x (optional depending on instructions)

Instructor Name (optional depending on instructions)

Date (optional depending on instructions)

Full Title of Essay

Start your first paragraph here. The best way to use this template is to read through the entire document first. Then, delete each section as you fill it in with your essay content. This template is formatted to meet APA’s requirements, so when you delete the sections one at a time, you will see that your work is formatted properly. This is the introduction paragraph. Here you want to introduce your topic and grab the reader’s attention. Your introduction paragraph should be 4–6 sentences long and will include your thesis statement. Remember, the thesis statement states the main focus or main idea of the entire essay and is normally the last sentence in the introduction; however, more importantly, it should be obvious what your thesis statement is.

Begin the second paragraph here. This is your first body paragraph. Paragraphs should be between 5–12 sentences. Your body paragraphs should begin with the paragraph’s topic, which is the topic sentence. This topic sentence explains the main focus of this paragraph, and should clearly relate to your thesis statement. Next, you will include supporting details. If you are using outside sources (research) to lend credibility to your details, this is where you should include them; most importantly, this is also where you use in-text citations to cite other people’s ideas from your sources (Author, date). Finally, the last sentence of a body paragraph concludes the paragraph and refers back to the paragraph’s main focus.

Begin the third paragraph here. This is your second body paragraph. Paragraphs should be between 5–12 sentences. Your body paragraphs should begin with the paragraph’s topic, which is the topic sentence. This topic sentence explains the main focus of this paragraph, and should clearly relate to your thesis statement. Next, you will include supporting details. If you are using outside sources (research) to lend credibility to your details, this is where you should include them; most importantly, this is also where you use in-text citations to cite other people’s ideas from your sources (Author, date). Finally, the last sentence of a body paragraph concludes the paragraph and refers back to the paragraph’s main focus.

Begin the fourth paragraph here. This is your third body paragraph. Paragraphs should be between 5–12 sentences. Your body paragraphs should begin with the paragraph’s topic, which is the topic sentence. This topic sentence explains the main focus of this paragraph, and should clearly relate to your thesis statement. Next, you will include supporting details. If you are using outside sources (research) to lend credibility to your details, this is where you should include them; most importantly, this is also where you use in-text citations to cite other people’s ideas from your sources (Author, date). Finally, the last sentence of a body paragraph concludes the paragraph and refers back to the paragraph’s main focus.

You may have more than three body paragraphs depending on the requirements of the essay. This template is formatted for only five paragraphs, so if you add more just begin a new paragraph and tap the TAB key to indent. The font and margins are already pre-set for you. The final paragraph is the conclusion paragraph. This paragraph can be shorter than the others. Remember to wrap-up the essay for the reader. The conclusion should not introduce any new material. Finally, you will want to refer back to your thesis statement. (On the following References page there are templates for several types of references such as a course lecture page, online textbook, journal article, and a website. When you create your References page, be sure to put the entries in alphabetical order based on the author’s last name.)

References

Author, A. A. (Date of publication). Title of article only first letter capitalized. Magazine/Journal Title Capitalized, volume #(issue #), page range.

Author, C. C., & Author, D. D. (Year). Name of course textbook only first letter capitalized [VitalSource Digital Version]. City, State: Publisher.

South University Online. (2014). Course ID: Title of course in sentence casing: Week x:

Specific lecture page in sentence casing. Retrieved from myeclassonline.com

Title of online article w/o author. (Date of publication). Newsletter/Website Title Capitalized. Retrieved from URL

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Wrote a complete introduction that engages your classmates’ interest, explains the topic, provides a detailed thesis that identifies your argument, briefly states the main evidence, and maps the paper for your audience.
10
Used key passages and quotations from the text to support and defend your thesis. Supporting examples and quotations are fully analyzed. The link between the thesis and the evidence is clearly explained.
20
Examined in your essay’s discussion of evidence what the text suggests about the culture, literary movements, philosophies, or ideologies that influenced it.
10
Organized the paper effectively with unified paragraphs, each of which has a topic sentence and effective transitions to the next paragraph.
20
Provided an appropriate conclusion that reinforces the paper’s main ideas without repeating the introduction word for word.
10
Met the word requirement.
10
Communicated clearly using your own words for the majority of the paper with correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling throughout.
10
Formatted the paper in APA style throughout.
10
Total:
100

From your course textbook, Norton Anthology of World Literature Volume 1, read:
Early Chinese Literature and Thought
Confucius (551–479 B.C.E.)

From Analects
Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Literature
Ancient Athenian Drama
Sophocles (ca. 496–406 B.C.E.)
Antigone

Write a 1,500- to 1,750-word paper on the following:

Describe one neurodevelopmental disorder and one neurocognitive disorder.
Discuss behavioral criteria for each disorder.
Discuss incidence rates and causes for each disorder.
Propose two options for treatment for each disorder, based on two different theoretical models.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Please no Plagiarism..all original work. I only have $3 to put down for I get paid tomorrow so please no more than $3 down.

Due Tomorrow by 10PM Pacific Standard Time Must be able to take $3 down

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Write a 1,500- to 1,750-word paper on the following:

Describe one neurodevelopmental disorder and one neurocognitive disorder.
Discuss behavioral criteria for each disorder.
Discuss incidence rates and causes for each disorder.
Propose two options for treatment for each disorder, based on two different theoretical models.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Please no Plagiarism..all original work. I only have $3 to put down for I get paid tomorrow so please no more than $3 down

Assignment 1: LASA 2—Critiquing an Article

In Module 4 Assignment 2, you were asked to provide your impressions of Peter Singer’s article “America’s Shame.” Now, you will compose a researched response to this article. This assignment allows you to assess and defend the reasonableness of your personal beliefs through critical assessment of Singer’s arguments and the presentation of your own, original arguments about the subject using the tools of evaluation you have learned throughout the course.

Assignment Overview:

For this assignment, assume that you have been asked to present a PowerPoint presentation at your local community center about the topics of world poverty and education. You have decided to use Peter Singer’s article as the starting point of your presentation. As you craft your presentation you will need to:

Present the major claims of Singer.
Present your own original argument offering thoughtful solutions to real-world problems.
Back up your argument with outside research.

Here is the link to the article by Singer: “America’s Shame” from The Chronicle of Higher Education. 55(27), B6–B10. (EBSCO AN 37137370).

Assignment Details:

Develop a 12–15-slide presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint.
Include two additional slides—one for the title and the other for a References page.
Bullet points are acceptable, but use complete sentences throughout the presentation.

Be sure to include the following:

Describe the portions of Singer’s article you seek to engage/critique.
Clearly state your own argument/thesis in response.
Remember, the nature of the stance is not important; you can agree or disagree with any point Singer makes in the article. The important thing is for you to construct a stance that clearly engages Singer’s position. Include properly cited examples from the article.
As you advance your own thesis, be sure to include your position on how to address the problems that Singer discusses in his article. Again, you may agree or disagree with Singer; however, be sure to offer your own solutions to the issue of world poverty, as discussed by Singer.
Support your argument with the use of original research.
Use at least three credible, academic resources to support your positions.
These should be sources other than Singer’s “America’s Shame” article.
Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

Name your file LastnameFirstInitial_M5_A1.ppt.and submit it to the M5: Assignment 1 Dropbox by Week 5, Day 5.

You may use this Presentation Design Checklist to help you create an effective and visually appealing presentation.

n the first part, I want to write about my experience in Student Union Art Department in my university in Chia, the first year, I was the director of the art department and the next year, I was the minister.

PAPER #1 (10%)

4-5 PAGES; DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS #5

THE WOUNDED LEADER

PART I:

Write a case story describing “a real-life, close-to-the- bone dilemma or critical incident” that you have experienced that has resulted in a “wound” during your career. Preferably, if possible, the story should relate to a leadership position or some leadership role that you currently have, or have had as a university or high school student. The story itself should not typically exceed one page. It should be rich enough in specifics to facilitate the reader’s ability to contextualize your experience.

PART II:

Describe what you actually did to deal with the wound. Explain to the reader what you believe the short-term (next day to a month) and long-term [academic/professional] impact of that particular strategy was. This part of your paper should not typically exceed one page.

PART III:

Using your Jung inventory findings, as well as a minimum of two (2) leadership theories/frameworks from your readings, class discussions, homework assignments and group work:

· Identify, in retrospect, given your new exposure to “leadership” in this course, courses of action, approaches, strategies, conceptual approaches that you might have taken in order to avoid the wound in the first place. Take care to identify the specific leadership theory/frame that would suggest/justify your thinking and explain why that theory is consistent with your response.

· Identify a minimum of three different courses of action that you could have pursued, but didn’t, in addressing with the wound, after the wound occurred. Provide at least one major advantage and one major disadvantage of each course of action listed. Take care to identify the specific leadership theory/frame that would suggest/justify your thinking and explain why that theory is consistent with your response.

· Explain the leadership lessons that you learned or that were reinforced as the result of this wounding experience and the process of reflecting on it.

· This part of your paper is typically two-three pages.

· You do not need a separate “references” page at the end of your paper.

· You DO need to integrate your sources/claims throughout your paper.

· Given the nature of the assignment, you may use “I” throughout the paper.

· No cover page.

· Your name and initialized “honor pledge” at top of page one.

· Papers are typically 4-5 (double-spaced) pages. Times New Roman 12 point font.

· The paper length is a guide, not a minimum or maximum

Find National Trade Data.
Determine the trade balance between the U.S. and China for the most recent five year period.
Illustrate the trend over this period with a graph of the data.

Based on the data provided, create a report in Microsoft Word discussing the trade balance between China and the U.S. for the most recent five year period. In your discussion, include an analysis of the effect of such trade balance on the economies of China and the U.S., both individually and comparatively. Justify your discussion and analysis by using appropriate examples and references. Include in your report an analysis of the impact on the U.S. economy of the situation where China holds such a large amount of the U.S. debt

one page biography

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HW: Choose one of the authors from Week #3 and do a one page biography on him or her and be prepared to share one with the class.

Week #3

Death Poetry: Dickinson “Because I Could Not Stop for Death” p. 422

Hardy “Ah, Are You Digging on My Grave?” p. 426-7

Stevens “The Worms at Heaven’s Gate” p. 450

Thomas “Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night” p. 482

Gunn “Terminal” p. 513

Need paper done by next Monday Feb, 15 2016 10am

Paper Topic: Does low income housing environment effect education in Southern California?

Attatched is guidelines for work

APA format

Intro 4 pages

Literature Review 6-8 pages (Most Sources)

Methodology 3-4 pages (a non academic source)

Analysis, Discussion, and conclusion 10-12 pages

Use minimum of 20 sources