Discussion 2: “The Price-misperceptions Model and the Equilibrium Business-cycle Model.” Please respond to the following:
For this assignment, you will write a 1000-1250 word essay in which you will describe and evaluate the rhetorical features of one of the following essays:
1. Carl Sagan’s “Does Truth Matter?”
2. Arthur C. Clarke’s “Is There Life After Television?”
3. Ray Bradbury’s “Day After Tomorrow”
4. Isaac Asimov’s “The Relativity of Wrong”
You will find all of these documents in the uploaded documents choose one.
Before delving into your examination, you should craft an introduction which both summarizes the argument of your chosen essay and frames your subjective response to it. Much of your analysis will depend upon your personal reactions to an author’s propositions and sentiments. You may, however, find it an effective compositional maneuver to save your assessment of an argument’s efficacy for your concluding remarks. The body of your paper should focus on nuanced descriptions of your chosen essay’s rhetorical features. Describe how your author’s appeals to character, emotion, and facts operate and to what extent they produce a desired result. You might consider organizing your paper in a three-part structure based on the modes of persuasion (ethos, pathos, logos). You do not need to use Aristotelian language, and other organizational strategies might also be effective. Consider how your author presents (or conspicuously omits) facts and the relationships between them. Consider how and why the author’s language evokes an emotional response within you or, conversely, make note of passages which attempt and subsequently fail to do so. Consider how the author establishes his credibility within the confines of the essay itself. It may also be worth considering whether or not the author’s reputation (insofar as you may be aware of it) has an impact on his/her presentation of himself/herself as well-informed, trustworthy, and respectable.
ESSAY REQUIREMENTS THE PAPER SHOULD INCLUDE:
1. An effective summary of your chosen essay and a thoughtful, considered analysis of it.
2. A clear, concise organizational strategy which supports and arranges your writing in a sensible and consistent way.
3. Clear transitions between sentences and paragraphs.
4. Relatively few grammatical/mechanical errors. No spelling errors whatsoever.
5. A conclusion which does not simply restate observations made earlier in the paper.
6. Sparing and considerate use of pronouns and other vague language.
7. Developmentally speaking, paragraphs of adequate length (6-8 sentences).
Formatting:
All text in your document should be formatted as follows:
1. Times New Roman font, 12 point.
2. Double spaced, 1” margins.
3. .doc and .docx formats only.
In the upper left-hand corner of your fist page, please write your name, the date, and the assignment. Also, be sure that your pages are numbered.
Questions to Keep in Mind:
1. Who is the writer? Who is the intended audience? What is the subject?
2. What is the essay’s thesis statement? What argument is the author making?
3. How is the thesis supported?
4. What specific appeals does the essay employ? How do they work individually and in tandem with one another?
5. Does the essay’s argument agree or contrast with popular opinions on the conversation in which it engages?
6. Did you have an emotional response to the essay? Why? What was the nature of it and which passages of the text was it explicitly connected with?
7. Are the essay’s various appeals effective? Why or why not?
Activity: Personalizing Our Relationship with Development Issues Through the Creative Arts
1. Think about the sort of project you would like to do
Write up a short proposal project
that:
(a) identifies and briefly describes the issue you have selected;
(b) describes, in at least one paragraph, your own perspective and values surrounding this issue; and
(c) describes, in at least one paragraph, what you plan to do for your project: (i) what medium/media
your plan to connect your artwork to the issue you have chosen and to the relevant values/perspective you hold. (This explanation does not need to be elaborate at this stage, but should help you start to think about how you will proceed in your work.)
The topic might be on either of the following:
Religion and Development
OR
Food Security, Justice and Sovereignty
Elements of Reasoning and Intellectual Standards
For our assignment this week, you may choose either Option A or Option B. Regardless of the option you choose, be sure to read through the entire assignment directions before crafting your essay.
Additionally, use the Week Six Assignment Organization Guide to help you organize your paper.
HU260 W6 Assignment Organization Guide
Option A
Using the Eight Elements of Reasoning that were outlined in week two (purpose, problem, information, concepts, assumptions, inferences, points of view, implications, or consequences) choose a news article and break it down according to those elements. Make sure you address each of these elements. If one of these elements does not apply to your article (rare), address that in your essay and explain how the article could have been improved by including it or how the author is justified in leaving it out.
Option B
Describe how each of the Eight Intellectual Standards (clarity, accuracy, precision, relevance, depth, breadth, logic, and fairness) were used or not used in the article, supported by an example. If one of these standards does not apply to your article (rare), address that in your essay and explain how the article could have been improved by including it or how the author is justified in leaving it out.
For either option you choose:
Write an introduction identifying the reasons for choosing either Option A or Option B and justify your reasoning.
In the conclusion of your essay, describe how you feel the article is biased.
Keep in mind, for either option you are being asked to analyze the article/author itself/himself/herself, NOT the topic discussed. Do not include your own opinion/position on the topic being addressed.
Your completed assignment should be 500-750 words in length. If you use sources in your writing, be sure to identify them. If you use any direct language from a source, be sure to place those words in quotation marks.
Your assignment should adhere to the stated page length requirement for the week and use APA style formatting including a title page and reference section. You should use Times New Roman, 12pt. font, double-spaced lines, and one inch margins. A description of APA style and the APA template can be found in the Writing Center.
Identifying Fallacies
This week’s lecture focused on applying some of the intellectual standards discussed in previous weeks and applying them to the news media. This week’s lecture also focused on the different fallacies that individuals make when trying to persuade you. Think of some of the disagreements or arguments you have had in the past – either at a personal, educational or professional level. Describe the disagreement or argument. What kinds of fallacies did you or they use as part of the argument? Was it persuasive? Did you feel good critical thinking was used in any of your examples?
Your work should be at least 500 words, but mostly draw from your own personal experience. This should be written in first person and give examples from your life. Be sure if you are using information from the readings that you properly cite your readings in this, and in all assignments.
5) Answer the 2 questions with no less than 300 words and 2 references or citations in current APA format. No copy and paste and no plagiarism, I will review with SafeAssign.
Respond to the charge that immigrants flood the labor market and drive down wages in the U.S.
Why are cartels unstable and why do they often fail?
6) Answer the 2 questions with no less than 300 words and 2 references or citations in current APA format. No copy and paste and no plagiarism, I will review with SafeAssign.
Do you think the interest on payday loans is too high or just right? Should Christians charge poor people interest on loans?
Why does an exporter face a foreign exchange risk? How can the exporter hedge its foreign exchange risk?
In this project, you will address a case study that intentionally does not give you enough detail for you to quickly resolve the issue. This is meant to enable you to use the processes of critical thinking to reach conclusions. Given the gaps in information provided to you, you will identify what you know, what you don’t know, and what questions you need to ask as you start your investigation of the facts of the case. The process is designed to encourage clear thinking and to help you to identify potential cognitive traps that could derail well-reasoned conclusions.
There are six steps that will lead you through this project. Most steps of this project should take no more than two hours to complete. Begin by watching the video above, which introduces the project you will be doing as it might occur in the workplace, and then continue with Step 1: Prepare to Think Critically.
When you submit your project, your work will be evaluated using the competencies listed below. You can use the list below to self-check your work before submission.
Step 1: Prepare to Think Critically
In this first step, you will prepare to respond to your boss’s request for an analysis of a problem in your organization. You realize that this will require careful thinking. So, you take some time to review the process and to engage in Critical Thinking and Analysis.
When you have completed the critical thinking exercises, you will move on to the next step: identifying the problem.
Now that you have reviewed the process, apply that to the problem by reviewing the case, “Trouble in the Truss Construction Shop.” Your first task is to figure out how the incident resulted in a problem in the truss construction shop.
Remember the direction from your boss is to “apply your critical thinking and analytical skills to figure out what happened, what we know and don’t know, and how the organization might remedy this situation.”
So, what is the problem that resulted from the incident, and why might there be different interpretations of the facts?
Outline the points that you want to make in the first two sections of your paper (introduction, explanation), and draft those sections.
Next, you will analyze the information.
Once that you have some understanding of the issues of the event, gather and analyze information. The Problem Analysis resources will further aid your analysis and development of the third section of your paper.
Outline the points that you want to make in Section 3: Analysis of the Information of your paper, and draft that section.
Next, you will consider other viewpoints.
Once you have completed your analysis of the incident, the next step is to analyze alternative viewpoints, conclusions, and solutions. To do this you will need to apply Ethical Decision-Making and Reasoning. Also highly recommended, Randolph Pherson’s “The Five Habits of the Master Thinker,” a paper written for intelligence analysts, but applicable to all analytical thinking and reasoning.
Outline the points that you want to make in Section 4: Analysis of Alternative Viewpoints, Conclusions, or Solutions of your paper, and draft that section.
Next, you will develop your conclusions.
You considered alternative viewpoints in the last step. Now you’re ready to develop your personal conclusions and suggest remedies so that your boss is well-equipped to brief her leadership about the situation.
Remember, you may need to consult outside references but this is not a research paper. It is more investigative in nature about the facts of the case. Please cite outside sources carefully.
Now, outline your argument and draft Section 5: Conclusions and Recommendations, the final sections. Your boss is expecting to receive a concise, focused paper to prepare her for further meetings. Stay to the main points, although you may have more facts to answer any questions. You will submit your paper in the final step.
Read the two papers about ACA and Supreme Court ruling on ACA carefully. Write an essay about Affordable Care Act (What is it? What does it change?) and summarize the role of Supreme Court (What was the case about? How did the court rule? What were the arguments from both sides?). The format should be an essay and do not directly answer the questions. Think about this is a report and you want to show your readers a comprehensive story.
The assignment should be at least 4-pages long (12, New Times Roman, double space) plus at least two appropriate citations (APA 6th).
Task
Your task as the District Attorney is to determine what charges, if any, for all four individuals
involved in this incident. You should support your answer with an understanding of the
definitions of simple assault, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, and robbery. In addition,
was self-defense applicable to the scenario provided? Use the self-defense portion (based on
Georgia jurisprudence) of the Document Library to formulate your answer.
Formatting Requirements:
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
● Be four pages typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with oneinch
margins on all sides. All the information you need is in the Document Library.
● Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, your name, professor’s
name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required
assignment page length.
Self-Assessment Checklist:
Use this to check your work before you submit your assignment:
My paper determines what charges to make, if any, for all four individuals in the
provided scenario.
My paper discusses the definitions of simple assault, aggravated assault, aggravated
battery, and robbery.
My paper discusses the State of Georgia’s use of self-defense.
Scenario
Case Number: 1111111
Date: 13 August 2016
Reporting Officer: Colt Winchester
Incident Type: Crime Against the Person
Address of Occurrence: 111 Felony Drive, Happy Town, GA 15486
Witnesses:
Alan Skittles: Store owner. Male, 43, Latino
Michael Smith: Employee. Male, 21, African American
Andrea Sianturi: Customer. Female, 27, Asian American
Weapon/Objects Used: Umbrella / Shoe
On August 16, 2016, at approximately 20:43, officers responded to 111 Felony Drive in regards
to a white male bleeding from his face. The victim, Samuel Clark, was friends with a female,
Summer Breeze, that lived at 111 Misdemeanor Lane. Mr. Clark was walking to Ms. Breeze’s
residence approximately one block east of Mr. Clark’s residence. As Samuel Clark turned the
corner, he observed two white men approaching him. A witness, Alan Skittles, identified the
two men as Bubba Hurt and Skeeter Redrum. Both Bubba Hurt and Skeeter Redrum began
yelling at Samuel Clark for him to leave Summer Breeze alone and that it was the “last time he
put his hands on her.” It began to rain so Samuel Clark opened his umbrella and continued to
walk north on Felony Drive. Bubba Hurt shoved Samuel Clark from behind causing Samuel Clark
to fall to the sidewalk. When Samuel Clark began to pick himself up from the sidewalk Skeeter
Redrum kicked Samuel Clark in the face causing Samuel Clark to fall onto the street. While
Samuel Clark was lying on his back in the street Bubba Hurt began to kick Samuel Clark. In
response, Samuel Clark grabbed his umbrella and swung, hitting Bubba Hurt in his eye. As
Samuel Clark stood up Summer Breeze hit Samuel Clark in the side of his head with her shoe
rendering Samuel Clark unconscious. A witness to the incident contacted 911 to respond.
Samuel Clark and Bubba Hurt were taken into custody and transported to the hospital. Summer
Breeze and Skeeter Redrum were taken into custody and transported to the Police
Headquarters. Bubba Hurt died at the hospital and Samuel Clark suffered a permanent brain
injury.
PUBHLTH 160 My Body/My Health
Unit 2 – Resilience & Stress Reflection Journal Description
This journal entry has two activities:
Activity 1 – is about practice of gratitude.
Activity 2 – is a reflection activity called “Life Map Exercise”
Due Date: 2/19 11:59pm
See below for grading criteria
Note: You will complete both activities and write about your experiences in a single journal entry for Unit 2.
Activity 1 – The Practice of Gratitude
Why this activity?
Research suggests that people who regularly express gratitude report better health, reduce their risk of heart disease, get better sleep, strengthen feelings of connection and satisfaction in their relationships, feel more satisfied with their lives, more joy and optimism, and less anxiety.
Do this:
Look at the provided sheet of gratitude practices (PDF file). Choose and carry out a different gratitude activity to practice (one a day, for a total of five activities). Each day keep notes describing what gratitude activity you practiced, and what took place. Be specific: in your notes include details about what/how you felt and thought before, during, and after each activity. Dare to be adventurous…step out of your comfort zone and choose activities that represent a bit of a stretch!
What to Write in Your Journal Entry Under “Activity 1”
In your journal entry list the five gratitude activities you choose, and describe what you did in each activity. For example you might choose the activity, “When you are feeling sad, upset, or angry, notice and stop. Pay attention to your breath. Think of three things you are grateful for.” You should write this down, and describe what took place when you did this. Be sure to include details about what/how you felt and thought before, during, and after the activity. Among the five gratitude activities you practiced, which two activities had the greatest impact on you, and why? How might continuing each one of these practices on a regular basis contribute to your well-being?
The required word count for Activity 1 is 250-550 words using 12-point Arial font.
See below for additional grading criteria.
Activity 2 – “Life Map Exercise”
Why this activity?
This activity is helpful for putting one’s life in perspective, seeing the “big picture”, and getting to know yourself better. It can contribute to giving you a better grasp on who you are, where you’ve come from, and where you might be headed next. It can also show you patterns/themes in your life you may not have recognized before. For some people reflecting on this activity can additionally bring greater hope or motivation in current situations.
This activity has two parts (A and B) described below:
Part A – Creating Your “Time Line”
You will need cardboard, or a large sheet of paper (you can tape several pieces of plain white printer paper together to create a larger one). Feel free to adapt and use other materials you may have at hand, as long as you can produce a similar result.
You will also need three different colors of “post-it” or “sticky” notes (you can create your own, but you must use three different colors of paper or three distinctly different colors of markers that would show up clearly in a photo)
Do This:
(Take 25 minutes to complete this part of the activity – don’t try to dig too deeply. You want what comes to mind easily and quickly)
Part B – Reflecting on your “Time Line”
Take another 20 minutes or so, to just sit and notice what is on your life map. Is there more of one color than the other? Are there many of events in a certain time period, and less in another?
What to Write In Your Journal Entry Under “Activity 2”:
This Journal Entry is worth 100 points.
Activity 1 is worth 50/100 points
Activity 2 is worth 50/100 points
Activity 1 will be graded according to the degree to which:
Activity 2 will be graded according to the degree to which:
MBMH Policy for Late Journal Submissions
Points will be deducted from late submission of reflection journal entries as follows:
We strongly suggest that you do not wait until the last minute to post your journal entries as there is always the chance that technical problems (internet, hardware, etc.) might interfere with your ability to upload your work onto Blackboard.
We will not be able to grant exceptions to this grading policy for late entries!
Journal Grading Scale:
Needs Improvement: 0-73.9 points
Meets Expectations: 74-89.9 points
Exceptional: 90-100 points (Exceptional work is defined as work that goes above and beyond the prompt and shows creativity, thoughtfulness and reflection)
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