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The essay should consist of an analysis of these essays and a consideration of their relationships to your chosen thesis. You could, for example; identify a concern or weakness in one or more essays and consider possible solutions grounded in your understanding of the topic; compare and seemingly dissimilar essays to illustrate how they actually depend on very similar premises or assumptions; suggest an unnoticed or unremarked flaw or weakness in one or more of the essays grounded in your thoughts on the topic. Note: Please develop a thesis statement for this essay. Please use the attached resources(J.L Mackie and Thomas Aquinas), as reference. Citation- Peterson, Michael, et al. “Philosophy of Religion: Selected Readings.” God is Omnipotent, 5th ed., Oxford University Press, 2014, pp. 244–246 Peterson, Michael, et al. “Philosophy of Religion: Selected Readings.” Evil and Omnipotence, 5th ed., Oxford University Press, 2014, pp. 329-337.

Think of an organization that has been in existence for as long as you can remember. A Fortune 500 company, for example. Why and how has the company managed to survive all the years despite radical growth in technology, political changes, and economic trials and tribulations? Where does leadership fit into the picture?

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2013/apr/09/russell-brand-margaret-thatcher comment no less than 150 words What are the biggest challenges facing Britain today?  two replies no less than 30 words 1)The biggest challenges that face Britain today are the issue of relevance, the renouncement of title, Brexit followed by many of the same issues that or any nation are currently facing. The first three however are individual to Britain. The monarch – The Queen, has no political position yet she and the entire family exist from the taxes each British citizen pays. The family and notable the Queen only maintains a figurehead position, giving speeches that implore other nations or the population to heed the words of the Prime Minister and/or Parliament. Another very recent issue that casts a shadow on the financial/tax system and protocol is the fact that Prince Henry and his wife have renounced their titles. They decided that they wanted to leave England, without any financial allowance ( based on taxation) and develop their own life. It has the ability to add to the people’s concern and inquiry – why do we continue t pay for an entire group of people simply based on bloodline or some battles that happened many hundreds ( or in many cases up to a thousand years ago).However, the vote on Brexit – Britain leaving the EU and maintaining sovereignty as an independent nation – may cause discourse amongst the citizens but it does add credence to the importance of the British Royal family. After all, a vote to leave the EU solidifies that the people want to return and preserve the ways that are uniquely British, including the strength of the pound that allows for the lifestyle of the family and thus as a cycle – you have the key monarch give speeches to encourage the people who will then vote in a specific manner, etc 2)The year 2020 has presented many complications for Britain, and the world in general. The global COVID-19 pandemic contributes to the economic decline for Britain as people are limited by the new regulations. Many citizens lost jobs and did not put money back into the economy for several months. On top of the pandemic, the Brexit situation affected the country tremendously. Before the voting, the citizens were divided with their opinions on how the nation should proceed in the future. National identity was questioned as it was unclear whether or not Britain would remain as part of the EU. The voting was split very evenly; approximately 52% voted to leave the EU while 48% of the nation voted to stay. the division among the citizens and government officials raised many questions and tensions across the nation. Also, the aftermath of the Brexit phenomenon leaves several uncertainties with regard to the economy. The decision to leave will prevent more immigrants from entering the country to take jobs, however, the alterations in currency and methods of operations leave the country facing major challenges. Rep

Thus, you will pick a topic that relates to injustice or problem with the Canadian criminal justice system. For instance, while we have been learning about the operations and functions the criminal justice system throughout this course, we have also been learning about some of the problems with it such as: ·       Systemic issues of racism and the police  ·       Police, mental health, high rates of suicide, and workplace harassment ·       The special verdict of NCR and the impact on victim’s families  ·       Segregation in prisons (structured intervention units) and the impacts on prisoner’s mental health  ·       Violence inside prisons ·       Drugs and contraband in prisons, including the use of drones  ·       Self-harm and suicide in prisons  ·       Mr. Big Stings, false confessions, and wrongful convictions ·       Systemic discrimination and wrongful convictions ·       Victim blaming  ·       The mass incarceration of Indigenous peoples in prisons ·       The racialized nature of incarceration practices  ·       The crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls ·       Racism embedded within the Canadian court structure For your paper, you may want to look more closely at one of the issues we learned about in this course, such as one of the issues identified above, or you might want to choose something completely different. This is up to you.    Once you have selected a topic, begin by sketching out key ideas you are interested in. Then start your search. You will need to see what literature has been written on your topic. In order to find information on your issue, a good place to start is with the KPU Library Website.  Our Criminology Librarian here at KPU, Chris Burns, created a helpful video lesson titled “Welcome to the Library for CRIM Students.” She created this in order to provide you with an introduction to the library’s resources. It is 20-minutes long and walks you through the Criminology research guide, and briefly shows the Law research guide, as well as the APA Citation Styleguide. It also emphasizes ways to get in touch with a librarian for help. Watch this video for a helpful guide on getting started. Also, I know some professors do not recommend it, but simple “google” searches on your topic can also bring up good information to use. As a personal preference, I do recommend it, as I find it helpful, especially for finding recent news articles. However, you need to be mindful that you are not citing just any website for evidence or research. Along similar lines, you need to be mindful that you are not citing from a bogus website claiming to be “research,” but is not be research at all, but just opinions, or worse, a website run by hate groups or some type of site with a strong political agenda that is swaying data to fit with their propaganda. I suggest using “Google Scholar” if you want to look up scholarly research on google. However, when it comes to finding scholarly sources, using the library website is always best. Watch this video tutorial titled “How can I tell if my source is scholarly?” which explains how to identify scholarly resources. How to Write a Criminal Justice Focused Research Paper: The Basics Once you have identified some scholarly articles, start reading them and taking notes. Begin by trying to identify the major arguments being made. Take note of any themes. Also, think about the various articles, chapters, or books you have read and ask yourself if they are providing similar or different views on the topic. Once you have identified what the literature is telling you about the topic, and you feel you know this well, then start to question what you have read. This is your time to be critical. For instance, did you find some recent news stories that seem to contradict their findings? If you identified differing perspectives, conclusions, or competing evidence in the literature, point this out, and think about why this might be. After you have your rough notes written down, I suggest you then start to form an outline. Many times, these rough notes turn into an outline as you jot key themes down. The central components to a university paper are usually introduction, body, and conclusion. Sometimes you will be asked to include additional sections as well. Such as with our paper assignment I have asked you to include “recommendations” after your conclusion.  You will want to use sub-titles throughout your paper. “Introduction,” “conclusion,” and “recommendations” are good to include as subtitles in your paper, but you can also add to them. For instance, you might want to have something like this as your introductory subtitle: “Introduction to Wrongful Convictions in Canada” instead of just “Introduction.” The introduction will be where you are setting your paper up. The introductory paragraph will begin with a solid statement that introduces the topic. You might want to begin with a statistic that highlights the urgency of an issue, a statement that shares a major concern in the literature, or a sentence that provides a thought-provoking line about research evidence, as examples. This first sentence is important, as it will be the first sentence that aims to draw the reader into wanting to read your paper. The introduction will establish the context for your paper. It will outline your main points and key argument, followed by preparing the reader for how you are going to be explaining your argument. This will be a roadmap for the reader. You want to tell them where the paper will be going, and what you plan on covering, and in what order. The body of the paper forms the core. Throughout the body of your paper you will have 2 to 3 subtitles that will divide your research findings into themes. You will want to come up with a logical way to present the material you found. Usually here, however, people will not use “body” as part of their sub-title, as after your introduction it is assumed that you are getting into the body of your paper. The sub-titles you choose for your body will be unique titles that you devise based on your research gathered. You will thematically group your research, and the subtitles will reflect these thematic groupings. You will then state your conclusion, and again, like your introduction, your final subtitle will contain an indication that this is the final section, and here it is a good idea to include the words “Conclusion.” This signals to the reader that you will be summarizing and pulling together the main argument of your paper. In this conclusion, you will re-state the main points of the paper, summarize the findings of your analysis, and provide your overall final reflections based on the big picture. Finishing your conclusion with a thought-proving statement can also make your paper more intriguing. Finally, you will include a section on recommendations. Not all university papers will require a recommendations section, however when writing criminal justice-focused papers this is not uncommon. This is because, when writing in the field of criminal justice, many times you are looking to see how the system can be improved or changed, so you want to leave the reader with suggestions for next steps. Notably, many scholars who write in the criminal justice field will sometimes be writing with policymakers in mind. Thus, they want to bring together the most up-to-date research on a criminal justice issue in order to provide advice on how to solve the problem. This might take the form of suggestions for policy changes, changes to legislation, or recommendations on creating new programs, or directing more resources to support current ones.    Forming Your Argument In your paper you will ultimately be forming an argument or taking a stance on an issue. For this assignment, you are arguing that there is a problem with the Canadian criminal justice system. Again, you will choose which problem you want to focus on for your paper. It is common in criminal justice writing to identify a problem in the criminal justice system, and then form your argument for why this is, based on evidence. For our paper, your “evidence” will be scholarly literature that you are gathering. Thus, this means that you are gathering scholarly research to form your argument. You will use this scholarly research as your evidence to back up your argument. For instance, your argument might be that police services in Canada are structurally racist. If you were to just state this argument, yet provide no evidence to back it up, then you would not have a strong argument or paper. This is why you gather evidence to show your reader why this is true. This will be presented thematically in the body of your paper. You are proving to your reader that there is a problem with the Canadian criminal justice system, in this example, a structurally racist police system, and present the evidence in a logical way to make your point. Hence why it is also very important to use scholarly resources. Anyone can make an opinion, but if you do not have credible evidence to back up your argument, it will fall apart. This is also why you are cautioned not just to rely on news media or unsubstantiated websites to form an argument. This is not to say that some of these websites will not bring together relevant facts or good arguments. The website might have good points you resonate with, but it is your job as a criminal justice researcher to evaluate the credibility of your argument. Part of this will be gathering reliable research and data to form this argument. This is also why I mentioned earlier not to cite data from news media stories. Always go to the original sources of a research study, that way, you as a criminal justice researcher can see the original study. Remember, as we learned in our media representations of crime class, news outlets many times have political agendas, so data can be presented very differently depending on which news website you are reading it from.    Objective vs. Subjective When writing you want to try and be objective. This means you want to present your material in a way that is neutral, and based on research, evidence, statistics, and facts. The opposite of this would subjective, which you want to avoid. Subjective writing is based on opinions, feelings, or assumptions. Writing objectively makes your paper more reliable. Notably, when writing in the field of criminal justice, you do not want to come off as biased, as then your recommendations will not be taken seriously.    Citation In the field of criminal justice, one of the common citation styles used is APA. APA stands for the American Psychological Association. For this paper, you will use APA style in-text citations as well as include a reference list using APA style. Watch this video tutorial titled “How to cite in APA style,” that explains how to cite using APA style. Play Video As we learned in the video you will have both in-text citations, as well as your citations at the end of your paper in your reference list. The video showed you that for in-text citations you would put the following at the end of a sentence when citing (Fergusson, 2002). This would look something like this: There is no connection between television violence and violent behavior (Fergusson, 2002). However, this can also be stated as follows: According to Fergusson (2002), there is no connection between television violence and violent behavior. Or you can use other similar ways to start a sentence, such as: As stated by Fergusson (2002) Or if you are comparing two publications you can write something like this: Similar to Fergusson (2002), Smith (1999) identified Remember, that if you are quoting directly and using exact words, then you must put the sentence in quotes and include a page number. Such as: “Violence is violence, and television is not a source” (Fergusson, 2002, p. 4). However, be careful not to have too many quotes. Always try to write things in your own words. Too many quotes can be distracting. Usually, you will only quote something if it is “quotable,” meaning that the way the author has written it cannot be said better in any other way. Or if you were to write it in another way, it might lose some of its impact, influence, or meaning.    Plagiarism  Like with any university writing assignment, plagiarism is very important to avoid. You want to always make sure you are citing all work and ideas that are not your own. Watch the following video tutorial titled “Understanding Plagiarism,” which explains what plagiarism is and how best to avoid it. While watching, answer the following questions in your notes: 1)      What is the foundation of academic integrity? 2)      What is plagiarism?  3)      Are all forms of plagiarism intentional?  4)      Is unintentional plagiarism less serious? 5)      What are the various forms of plagiarism? 6)      How much should your work be changed when paraphrasing? Play Video   Research Paper Assignment Particulars  Papers are to be 5 pages total, double spaced, using Calibri font size 11. The 5 pages do not include your title page and bibliography, these are additional pages. Papers must stay within the 5-page guideline. Thus, they cannot be 4 or 6 pages. There will be a leeway of 6 double spaced lines (or one paragraph) over or under the 5-page guideline. The title page must include your full name, the date, the name of the course assignment, the course name and course code, and your instructor’s name. Margins must be the Microsoft Word default margins. Page numbers must also be included at the bottom right-hand corner of each sheet. At least four scholarly resources must be used, including both books and journal articles, however, not including the required readings (though you are encouraged to use your readings in addition to the four other sources). You may also cite materials that are not scholarly—and there is no limit to how many documents you would like to cite. The following should be used as a guide for your paper and must include these four components: 1)      Introduction: state the main goal and argument of your paper, provide a road map for the reader, and outline what this paper will cover and explain. 2)      Body: identify key scholarly resources, provide an overview and summary of relevant scholarly literature, outline major patterns and themes identified in your sources, and provide a critical and in-depth analysis of the issue(s) based on research evidence. 3)      Conclusion: re-state main points of the paper, and summarize the finding of your analysis.  4)      Recommendations: leave the reader with final recommendations for change or guidelines for action. Papers will be graded for insight, analytic skills, synthesis, inclusion, and organization of relevant materials, proper APA citation, bibliographic references, and clarity of expression. Please proofread your paper to ensure there are no spelling, grammar, or typographical errors. Remember to proofread! Both form and content will be taken into consideration in the grading of this paper. The grading rubric for the research paper is as follows: Research Paper Component Mark Breakdown Topic concerns an injustice or problem regarding the Canadian criminal justice system /1 Five pages double spaced, MS word default margins, Calibri font size 11, complete title page, and page numbers /2 APA style in-text citation and reference list /3 Clear introduction with the main goal and argument of the paper stated. A road map is provided for the reader, including an outline of what the paper will cover and explain. /4 Concise body identifying key scholarly resources; providing an overview and summary of relevant scholarly literature; an outline of major patterns and themes; and a critical and in-depth analysis of the issue(s) based on research evidence /4 Coinciding conclusions and recommendations, with main points summarized, and finishing with recommendations or guidelines for change or action /2 Critical reflection, insight, analytic skills, synthesis, inclusion and organization of relevant materials, and clarity of expression /2 Readability, flow, logic, spelling, and grammar /2 Total /20   Last modified: Thursday, 23 July 2020, 1:33 PM

Understanding the culture of a school or organization and the impact various leadership styles may have on that culture is the first step to making positive change within an organization. Write a 1-page paper that addresses the following points: Define organizational culture. Explain three or four different types of organizational culture. What are the various ways leaders can gather data about their organization’s culture?

Does Screentime(technology) help or hinder language development in children? The CAP is an opportunity for students to identify and investigate current research on key issues in child/language development and apply that information to the benefit of children or adolescents. The CAP is a 5-7 page literature review on a topic/issue related to the development of language and literacy of children between conception and adolescence. You will be working with a small group of classmates who share a similar research interest. The paper will utilize a developmental theory or theoretical perspective to investigate how various aspects of language, literacy, or child development are connected. In essence, you will be drawing answers for your topic and discuss the implications of your topic and findings to the field. All papers will be submitted according to due dates on the course calendar. Papers must be written with high quality, free from grammatical and spelling errors, using current APA format, include scholarly references, be typed using the 12-point font (Arial or Times New Roman), and appear professionally polished. For the purpose of this paper, the age range will be: Choose one of the following Prenatal period: Conception to birth Infancy and toddlerhood: Birth to 2 years old Early childhood: 2-6 years old Middle childhood: 6-11 years old Adolescence: 11-18 years old How to begin: Identify a possible issue/topic related to language or literacy development (e.g., autism & language delay) Assume a possible explanation for the issue/topic (e.g., lack of nonverbal communication skills, narrow interests) Research theoretical perspectives (e.g., theory of mind) and developmental markers (e.g., joint attention, pointing) relevant to the issue/topic Determine possible implications from theoretical perspectives and to identify a possible solution to the issue/topic identified (e.g., effective early intervention strategies for children with autism) Locate a minimum of 2 exemplary articles (e.g., Tager-Flusburg, 1999) and 5 recent scholarly journal articles as part of the references used to write the paper CAP paper must include: An introduction with a strong thesis statement which identifies the issue/topic (Hypothesis If/then) A summary of theoretical perspectives, age range, and previous research findings relevant to the issue/topic A detailed description of the implication of the topic to child/language development A strong conclusion which summarizes the key elements of the paper. Reiterate the issue/topic, summarize its implications, and end with a strong concluding statement. Think of why it would be important for parents and educators to read your paper.

Formatting: Essay should be typed in 12 pt. Times New Roman typeface, line spacing 1.5 to 2, paginated throughout.  Works Cited: The work cited must have at least 2 hard copy and 2 internet sources. A minimum of 2 sources must be cited and engaged within the body of the text (must be written in MLA Handbook style). PERSONAL NOTE: The main character is Rachel. PART 1 – THE CRITICAL ESSAY. It should be a substantial, cohesive discourse, defining the nature and scope of your Thesis. Please respond in a detailed and comprehensive essay, answering all questions in each section. (12-page minimum) A) Statement of Purpose The Thesis statement should be an introduction explaining your concept, and should articulate a significant and compelling belief or idea; this is your film’s message. Clearly declare a message. Illustrate the purpose of your thesis and how you will use your story to support your message. Introduce the academic research used to support the overall message of your thesis project. B) Supportive Arguments Distinctly support your opening statement with thorough research. How did you use your original script to create and support your overall message? Did that change when the project became a series of monologues? If so, how? C) Methodology/Creation of the Role and Film Project  How did you apply your acting education? Describe your process for finding and evaluating the visual inspiration and images in your look book including mood, color palette, lighting, production design, wardrobe, props, etc. From your original script, discuss how the images you used as inspiration helped to create context for the historic, economic, social, and ideological concepts in your film. Were you able to apply those images to the series of monologues? If so, how? Detail how your knowledge of cinematic arts played a role in the development of your original script. This includes screenwriting, cinematography, lighting, production design, costuming, sound design, scoring, editing, and any other elements of film craft. Were you able to apply those images to the series of monologues? If so, how? Discuss the acting techniques you have been exposed to. Explain the theories, methods, and techniques you applied and how you actively engaged with them. Be sure to cite sources you have learned from your curriculum. Support acting theories with related research. Be specific. D) Critical Reflections Consider the story and the protagonist you developed; does the final product of your efforts (as a writer, actor, producer) create the experience you wanted to create for your audience? How did it change with the series of monologues? What challenges did you meet in order to transform your idea into a final film? What unexpected aspects of the project influenced your ability to communicate your artistic message? What were the demands of the role physically and emotionally? How did the creation of this role help you develop as a performer? Did the experience broaden your viewpoint as an artist, affirm your path, open up new possibilities for you? What were the challenges to you as a creative artist in achieving your final product and how did you meet those challenges? E) Conclusion This project has taken you on an artistic journey, and the film you’ve created is an artifact of that journey. Return to your opening statement and discuss the conclusions you have come to, based on your initial artistic message. Were your outcomes in this process as you expected? What new questions arise for you have gone through this process? How did the thesis project influence the career choices you will be pursuing after college? PART 2 – Full Character Analysis and Character Biography (for the main character you portrayed, must be a minimum of 4 pages).

Messaging about how to contain Covid-19 and reduce the spread of SARS-CoV-2 has changed dramatically since the first appearance of the disease in January of this year. Misinformation is rampant and the general public is often confused about the best way to proceed. Using your knowledge as a biologist, write an essay that explains to your friends and family how the disease is spread and how each step promoted by the Centers for Disease Control helps to break the chain of transmission and flatten the curve. Your essay should include how each of the following techniques a) breaks the chain of transmission of disease, especially COVID-19; and b) the consequences to an individual and to society at large of failing to implement the technique. 1. Wash your hands often, for at least 20 seconds. 2. Don’t touch your face. 3. Clean and disinfect surfaces. 4. Wear a face covering in public 5. Stay at least 6 feet from others. 6. Stay at home. Your essay should be typed in Times New Roman 12-pt font and be one-and-a-half-spaced with 1” margins.

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Final Essay 39A Seward—“What makes an audience change their mind?”   Your task in this essay is to develop, present, and defend a well-crafted, complex theory[1] that answers your own narrow version of the course question above, using specific evidence from the course readings/chosen texts, your own work, and “real world” examples for support.   The focus, context[2], evidence, and argument of this essay will be entirely up to you[3], with the exception of a few rules. These are below:   You may not answer the above question directly (it’s too broad for this anyway); in fact, it’s vital for this assignment that you to translate the question into your own words. This will require establishing a narrow context and narrow, specific definitions of your key terms. Specifically, you are encouraged to define “people” (who are they specifically? Where are they? etc.), “change” (what is it specifically? where is it? How does it happen?) and the process of “making people changing their mind” (for the purposes of your argument, what does this mean specifically? Why does it matter?)   Your essay must make an argument about rhetoric, language, and words. Beyond this, the specifics of the focus, context, and argument are up to you. My advice: argue about people changing their mind via rhetoric/language/words in a specifically defined context (for example, as listeners to political speech in 2019 America—still a bit too broad, but on its way)   You must use at least two texts for support. You are welcome to use course readings or outside texts. For our purposes, a text is an example of art/rhetoric that is language-based. If you’re not sure if something you’d like to use is a text, come see me. You are encouraged to use diverse evidence beyond this (it will be hard to make a clear argument without more) and are also encouraged to use “real world” examples: political speech, art that uses writing to persuade (TV, advertisements, op-eds, etc.), writing from outside of the course—the list of possibilities goes on. If you’re not sure   Your essay should be in MLA format; all outside sources (including course readings) should be cited accordingly.   Your essay should be at least 5 pages long in the final version (there is no max page limit)     [1] We’ll discuss this more in the coming weeks, but for the purposes of this essay think of your theory as a claim about how a specific rhetorical process works and why it matters.   [2] Context will continue to be significant in 39B/39C and matters greatly here. For the purposes of our course, we’ll define context using the Google Dictionary definition: “the circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed.” As you can see, defining the context in as much detail as possible will be key for developing your theory and argument for this assignment.    [3] You are encouraged to apply any and all techniques from the Three Imitations or the “Consider the _____” Imitation in this assignment. We will also look at model essays in the coming weeks that present and defend narrow theories and use many of the techniques we’ve focused in the last six or so weeks: the use of detail to persuade and control/shift audience perspective; detail to convey emotion; the mixture of personal detail/evidence and more “academic” evidence; strong voice; direct address of audience; use of questions to convey significance; diverse use of evidence; etc. If you’re into a tool not on this list, use it!