Category: Essays

Explain why scientific accounts of the time were different than they are now (starts on p. 32). What form did scientific accounts of the time tend to take and why was Socrates unhappy with Anaxagoras’ account?

2. Sophists were a big deal during Socrates’ time (and not in a good way). Socrates was actually accused of being a Sophist at one point in the Apologia. Who were the sophists? (p. 38) How did Socrates feel about them and why was he accused of being one?

Discussion 2

1. Who are the lovers of knowledge and what knowledge do they possess? How does this, for Plato through the mouthpiece of Socrates, equate to knowledge? (starts on p. 14 as well and the differences between the two is re-emphasized on p. 18)

2. Building on question 5, according to Plato through Socrates, are the things we perceive (i.e. the things we see, touch, taste and feel) real? Do they represent forms or images?

Discussion 3

1. On page 20 in “Demonstrative Knowledge and its Starting-points: Aristotle, Posterior Analytics,” Aristotle describes how we come to remember things through sense perception. What is sense perception and what is its role in memory, according to Aristotle?

2. The “Categories” is the reason why Aristotle is considered the father of biology, which was another of his big contributions. How does Aristotle define substance in terms of his divisions of living things?

Discussion 4

1. The dream argument is one of Descartes’ most famous positions in his Meditations. Explain the dream argument in detail. What does his argument call into question and why? (starts on p. 23)

2. What is Descartes’ solution to his own doubts? (starts on p. 24 and ends on p. 25). Explain his solution. Based on this solution and our considerations regarding Plato as a rationalist and Aristotle as an empiricist, would you say Descartes is an empiricist or a rationalist?

Discussion 5

1. Do we have any justification for believing the future will be like the past (this isn’t an opinion, but more about following what Hume is describing in the first passage here)?

2. What are the necessary connections Hume is referring to on page 439? Are we justified, according to his account, in believing in necessary connections (i.e. is there anything, really, such as a causal connection or is it more our tendency to assume)?

Discussion 6

1. On page 50, Moore lists a number of “truisms.” Identify a few of these truisms and how he claims to know them.

2. On page 54, Moore writes, if “they are features of the ‘common sense view of the world’ it follows they are true. What is this view of common sense and why is Moore specifically proposing this take on common sense (i.e. what is his piece railing against or disputing or why does he believe a common sense approach need be taken)?

Develop a scholarly project that demonstrates an application of evidence to practice for substantive change. This project emphasizes critical appraisal and application of evidence-based research, scholarly writing, and critical thinking. The scholarly project will be submitted as a written paper in APA format/style. In addition, learners will present a summary of the final project orally or by creating a PowerPoint presentation.

Learners will select one of the following types of projects related to their specific advanced role specialization and target population:

• Educational program
• Evidence-based healthcare policy change
• Evidence-based clinical issue or protocol

Overview of the Evidence Based Project (EBP):

Part 1 of the project proposal in a one-page APA formatted paper (excluding the cover page and reference page). Be sure to reflect on feedback from faculty and classmates from this week’s discussion. Include:

Part 1: Introduction

• Summarize the practice issue in need of change providing background information and the perceived significance of the problem
• Describe the specific aims of the project – what improved outcomes do you hope to achieve
• State your question in PICOT format, labeling each part with P-I-C-O-T in parentheses
• Discuss the significance of the issue in terms of poor outcomes, cost, etc

Application: Creating a Flowchart

Workflow analysis aims to determine workflow patterns that maximize the effective use of resources and minimize activities that do not add value. There are a variety of tools that can be used to analyze the workflow of processes and clarify potential avenues for eliminating waste. Flowcharts are a basic and commonly used workflow analysis method that can help highlight areas in need of streamlining.

In this Assignment, you select a common event that occurs regularly in your organization and create a flowchart representing the workflow. You analyze the process you have diagrammed and propose changes for improvement.

To prepare:

Identify a common, simple event that frequently occurs in your organization that you would like to evaluate.
Consider how you would design a flowchart to represent the current workflow.
Consider what metrics you would use to determine the effectiveness of the current workflow and identify areas of waste.

To complete:

Write a 4- to 5-page paper which includes the following:

Create a simple flowchart of the activity you selected. (Review the Sample Workflow of Answering a Telephone in an Office document found in this week’s Learning Resources for an example.)
Next, in your paper:
Explain the process you have diagrammed.
For each step or decision point in the process, identify the following:
Who does this step? (It can be several people.)
What technology is used?
What policies and rules are involved in determining how, when, why, or where the step is executed?
What information is needed for the execution of this step?
Describe the metric that is currently used to measure the soundness of the workflow. Is it effective?
Describe any areas where improvements could occur and propose changes that could bring about these improvements in the workflow.
Summarize why it is important to be aware of the flow of an activity.
Remember to include a cover page, introduction, and summary for your paper

Select either an international service organization or a multinational corporation and conduct a preliminary assessment of their website.

In your review:

Explain your initial impression of the organization based upon your initial review of their corporate website.

Analyze their Vision, Mission and Goals in reference to the company’s competitive strategy, branding and messaging

Analyze the company’s strategic approach to globalization and their approach to competition, sustainability, CSR, marketing, analysis (external, internal, industry), and cross border issues

Examine the company’s financials included in their most recent annual report and review the profit margin statement from the CEO. What conclusions can you draw from their financial statements?

Evaluate the firm’s Corporate Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility Policy. What expectations are presented in the policy? Explain the tangibility of the company’s policies

Include an organizational assessment using SWOT or Porter’s Five Forces

Explain the company’s capacity to be able to fulfill strategic missions while increasing profit margin

Include an Introduction and Summary statement in your review.

Your paper should be between 7 -10 pages in length, in correct APA format and use 4-5 outside sources

National Budget Simulation

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Imagine that you are an Economic Advisor to the President and need to provide a plan for reducing the federal debt. Conflicting goals create a need for compromise and tradeoffs to create a national budget while trying to remain under deficit limits. Follow the steps below to complete the activity, then respond to the questions posed:

1. Follow this link to the The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget: Stabilize the Debt Simulation.

2. Carefully read the background information and instructions before beginning the simulation. Your goal is

to stabilize the U.S. debt at 60% of GDP by 2018.

3. When cutting programs, keep in mind that program cuts could seriously affect citizens’ daily lives. While it

is easy to quickly reach deficit limits by making extreme cuts or even eliminating entire programs, try to

consider the real-life ramifications of such cuts. Make sure to click on each budget area to access more

information about it in weighing your decisions.

4. You do not need to provide your personal information at the end of the simulation.

After you have completed the online simulation, answer the following: What were the major changes you made to the budget to reach the goal? Why did you choose those changes over others – what were the trade-offs involved? How will the changes you made affect different groups of citizens? Do you think these changes would be politically feasible?

The information and knowledge that you gain from this course will help you develop five Action Plans (one for each week of the course) focused on responding to contemporary issues and events that impact young children. For each Action Plan, you will ask yourself a form of the following questions:

What do I need to know to understand the situation and needs of children and families?
What ideas and advice from experts may be useful in assisting children and families?
What will I, as an early childhood professional, be able to do to help young children and their families?

Besides helping you synthesize your learning each week, each of the Action Plans you create may be useful to your future work with children and families and a resource that you can share with other early childhood professionals.

The focus of each Action Plan is as follows:

Action Plan 1: Supporting Children’s Needs Following a Disaster
Action Plan 2: Supporting Young Children Through a Family Loss
Action Plan 3: Addressing Maltreatment—The Role of Early Childhood Professionals
Action Plan 4: Supporting Families of Divorce
Action Plan 5: Advocating for Children and Families in Your Community

Note: The Action Plans may or may not be directly tied to the content covered in each week.

Action Plan 1: Supporting Children’s Needs Following a Disaster

This week, you have been learning about the ways that children are continually influenced by the world in which they live, particularly the microsystem of the family. You have also learned that microsystems are not the only source of influence on children’s development. Sometimes changes in the larger world—t he chronosystem—also impact the microsystems of family, school, and community.

As the world entered the 21st century, a number of events and tragedies have greatly affected the lives of children and families. In the United States, acts of terrorism, natural disasters, the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and greater economic uncertainty have brought about dramatic changes. The increased presence of the mass media in everyday life brings traumatic events into nearly every home, often in real time, potentially increasing their impact on every microsystem. Supporting young children and advising families in how to meet children’s needs in the face of these challenges is often part of the work of early childhood professionals.

For your first Action Plan, you will think about the ramifications of such events by exploring the effects of Hurricane Katrina, which impacted the lives of young children in New Orleans, Mississippi, and Alabama through physical and emotional distress. This distress was further exacerbated by Katrina-related challenges faced by their families, such as finding housing and jobs. For some families, these challenges have continued over a period of years. Lessons learned from Katrina about how we can support young children and their families can be applied to many situations.

Action Plan Professional Scenario: Imagine you are an early childhood professional working with young children and families in the Gulf region who are still struggling with the effects of Hurricane Katrina.

Before you create your Action Plan, consider:

What does an early childhood professional need to know in order to understand the situation and needs of these children and families?
What ideas and advice from experts may be useful in assisting children and families?
What can early childhood professionals do to help, either directly, by suggesting activities and advice, or by referring the family to other community resources and professionals?

The following steps will help you address the above points and, in turn, create an Action Plan that may be useful in your future work.

1. What You Need to Know: Learning About the Impact of Katrina

Review and reflect on the following four resources. The first article was written immediately after Hurricane Katrina. The other articles provide updates on the current situation for some victims of Katrina.

Divorce Stalks Katrina Survivors (PDF)

Nearly 40,000 Katrina Families Still in Mobile Homes (PDF)

Helping Katrina-affected Children Recover

http://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.6150569/apps/s/content.asp?ct=8648287

2. Ideas and Advice: Checking Resources

Review the following links which offer resources for helping young children, including those affected by Katrina and disasters that have occurred since. Take notes on ideas that you think would be valuable for children coping with the kinds of Katrina-related issues that you have read about.

How to Help Kids Cope with Disaster: Ten Tips (PDF)

Helping Children Cope with Natural Disasters

http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/occ

Helping Children after a Natural Disaster: Information for Parents and Teachers (PDF)

3. Taking Action: Supporting Children and Families in Need

Consider what you have learned about the components of microsystems, in this case, children’s needs with respect to their family life and routines and their sense of security. For Action Plan 1, write:

Five bullet points covering essential information with regard to what early childhood professionals need to know in order to understand the needs of young children and their families who have been affected by a natural disaster such as Hurricane Katrina
Five bullet points covering useful information and/or suggestions from experts
Two problems related to the impact of Katrina with regard to disruption of children’s family life and routines and sense of security, and specific ways you, as an early childhood professional, could support the child and family that would help to address these problems
A summary of how what you have learned about the effects of Hurricane Katrina will help you and other early childhood professionals support children’s needs following this type of disaster

Assignment length: 2–3 pages

Submit this assignment by Day 7 of this week.

For this assignment action plan 1 will need to be done and its instructions is highlighted. Resourcesa are provided in step 1 &2

Once you learn the names of the major logical fallacies, you will probably start noticing them all over the place, including in advertisements, movies, TV shows, and everyday conversations. This can be both fascinating and frustrating, but it can certainly help you to avoid certain pitfalls in reasoning that are unfortunately very common. This exercise gives you a chance to practice identifying fallacies as they occur in daily life.

Prepare: To prepare to address this prompt, carefully read through Chapter 7 of our book, paying special attention to learning the names of common fallacies, biases, and rhetorical tricks. Take a look as well at the required resources from this week.

Reflect: Search through common media sources looking for examples of fallacies. Some common places to find fallacies include advertisements, opinion pieces in news media, and arguments about politics, religion, and other controversial issues. You may also notice fallacies in your daily life.

Write: Present three distinct informal logical fallacies you have discovered in these types of sources or in your life. Make sure to identify the specific fallacy committed by each example. Explain how the fallacies were used and the context in which they occurred. Then, explain how the person should have presented the argument to have avoided committing this logical error.

magine that your partner is disputing the partnership agreement you have. You know that the terms of the agreement are still the same, but it was just implied among the partners and there is no written document. Assess the situation and write a two to three (2-3) page paper that provides a plan of action or solution to this problem.

Select a portfolio of common stocks in five companies whose stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Base your selection of stocks on your own personal willingness to take risks. Look up the beta of each company. Using equal weights, compute the portfolio beta, showing your work. Discuss how the portfolio beta compares to your own willingness to take risks. Discuss whether you would rather hold an individual stock or a portfolio of stocks

Using the Argosy University online library resources, locate a research study related to forensic psychology. Present an analysis of the article by addressing the following points:

Provide a brief overview of the problem being studied, the research design, and the participants being used for the study.
If you were the researcher conducting this study and found that you were not familiar with the particular research population, what steps would you take to prepare yourself to conduct the research with this population?
Was any deception used in this study? If so, why was this deception necessary? If not, do you think that the study would have benefited from any kind of deception?
What steps did the researcher take to protect his or her participants?
If you were the researcher, would you have conducted this study the same way in relation to ethics and protection of the participants? If not, what changes would you make?

Post your response in a minimum of 250 words