Compare and contrast foreign and domestic terrorism and their related groups

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Description Compare and contrast foreign and domestic terrorism and their related groups. For example, Al Qaeda and their background, structure and ability to carry out terrorist operations. Domestic Terrorism, who they are, Sovereign Citizens, Army of God, Right and Left Wing groups, Special Interest groups and their ability to carry out strikes against the U.S. Within these groups should be individual background, motivation(s) and examples of past attacks, prominent members of the group i.e. leaders spokesmen etc. paper must include a cover page, introduction, arguments and discussion/analysis in each body paragraph, appropriate citations throughout the paper,  a conclusion, page numbers, and references in double-spaced format with 12-pitch Times New Roman, 5 pages NOT including cover or reference pages. ch. References should follow the APA format

Paper presentation

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You need to complete a proposal paper and presentation that offers a solution to your topic/issue on a local level. You are going to show the following in your paper and presentation: A specific way to solve your topic/issue on a local level and initiate change – You have been studying your topic/issue all semester from a global perspective to how it affects our own city and state. Now is the time to propose change and persuade your audience to action. You need to argue for a specific recommendation that you believe will make a change in dealing with this topic/issue in our local community. Explain what you propose should be done about this topic/issue in our city and offer realistic recommendations. Logical reasoning and evidence that defends your recommendations – A proposal is still an argument where you need to prove that this solution can work. Your reasoning and evidence should focus on feasibility (it can be achieved with available resources) and implementation (how it should be completed). Again, you are not just stating why your solution should happen; you are explaining what is needed and how it can happen. Consider looking at what other cities and states have done to handle similar problems. You target your audience and craft the proposal using a formal to middle style- Proposals are generally targeted to a specific group of people who can help initiate change on the matter. You need to be able to identify who those people are and craft your proposal with them in mind. The writing should be formal, clear and concise. It should be your best written piece of the semester, virtually free of errors with an authoritative and confident tone. You know how to visually present your proposal to the target audience through a five-slide presentation – Most proposals are accompanied by a presentation of some sort. You need to create five-slides using either PowerPoint, Prezi or _____. You need to show that you can take the written word and present it visually to highlight major points, emphasize your overall purpose and display images, graphs, tables or infographics that help support the argument in your proposal. You understand how to properly create a full citation and in-text citation using MLA guidelines. *To complete the assignment: Write a four-page proposal paper (not including your Works Cited page) that focuses on offering a solution to your topic/issue on a local level Use MLA citation Incorporate and properly cite a minimum of 5 sources – 2 of them MUST be new sources (not used in any of the previous writing assignments) My topic is substance abuse among the elderly in Charlotte NCPa

Adopting a Child of a Different Ethnicity

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“Adopting a Child of a Different Ethnicity”  Argumentative paper After you have chosen your topic, research and read a few pro and con articles. You need to quote at least 5 sources, some of which can be taken from your textbook or from the websites posted on the course homepage. After you have read several articles briefly summarize arguments pro and con and conclude by evaluating them. You are not expected to simply write you own opinion on the topic, but identify and summarize arguments presented in the articles you were reading, and then eventually decide which arguments did you find more persuasive. If your essay contains nothing but exposition of your own views on the topic, it will not meet the basic objective for this assignment. Your essay should be 3-4 pages long (minimum of 750 words) and consist of 3 parts (approximately one to one and a half pages each part). 1) Exposition of arguments in favor. 2) Exposition of arguments against. 3) Defense of your point of view. Explain which position do you agree with and why. Which arguments do you find persuasive and which ones not, explaining the reasons why. Upload your document using the type Times New Roman, font 12, double spaced. Include the bibliography of the articles you have read at the end of the paper. The page with the bibliography does not count toward the text of the paper. Your essay will be graded based on: – Ability to express ideas clearly – Ability to abstract and summarize arguments from the articles you have read – Demonstrated awareness of the philosophical problems implied by your topic and their proposed solutions – Ability to persuasively defend your point of view – Correct spelling and grammar SOURCES 1)Pros and cons of Adopting a Transracial Adoption. *The 5 sources are from the following: (3) sources from these philosophical articles: 1-https://time.com/the-realities-of-raising-a-kid-of-a-different-race/ 2-https://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/17/us/17adopt.html 3-https://adoption.org/ethical-issues-important-understand-international-adoption ( 2) other sources left should be from the textbook called Lewis Vaughn: Doing Ethics, 5th edition, W. W. Norton and Company, New York – London, 2019

Convictions

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REQUIRES READING ON “convictions” by marcus borg. Write your paper on one and only one of the three topics, and complete both parts A and B. The paper is to be a minimum of three pages in length (double-spaced, 1-inch margins, and 12-point fount, that is, around 1000 words or more) and contain at least two quotes (with page citations) from Borg. References to postings in the student online discussion are recommended if the topic was one of the class discussions. References to sources that have not been introduced through this course are not necessary but if used, please provide a full citation (any format, APA, MLA, Chicago). Key Steps for Success Before writing, carefully reread this assignment and the Writing Rubric below. After writing, reread the assignment and Writing Rubric, and edit your paper. After writing and editing your paper, score it according to the rubric, which means assigning points for each of the 11characteristics. Then add up the points to come up with a total score. Put the total score and grade on your paper and label it, “The Grade I Give Myself.” For example, “The Grade I Give Myself, 85, B+.” It is easiest if you cut and paste the last page of this assignment, “Paper Characteristics and Points for Self-Scoring,” into the end of your paper and fill it in. Topic Choices Topic 1: Part A: Borg discusses both the current context of Christianity in the U.S. with its 5 categories of division and the context of his own Christian faith development. Describe one of these, either the current context of U.S. Christianity or the faith development of Borg. This should take about one or two pages. Part B: State your own views on one of these contexts of faith: U.S. Christianity or Borg’s faith development. Does Borg’s explanation help you navigate current Christianity or your own faith or belief development. Note that you belief development may be away from any faith tradition. Topic 2: Part A: Borg discusses two important Christian teachings or rules about how to interpret the Bible. One teaching or rule is that Christians are to interpret the Bible through Jesus’ life and work. The other rule is to interpret the Bible as presenting truths through metaphor—that is, parables and other kinds of stories—knowing that Bible stories may not simply be reporting historical facts. Describe one of these teachings or rules. This should take about one or two pages. Part B: State your own view on the rule you’ve just described. Comment on how helpful or unhelpful it is to you and to your understanding of Jesus and the Bible. Does this rule help you or hurt you in finding how the Bible or any sacred text might live your life. Topic 3: Part A: In chapter 10, Borg discusses how Jesus’ and the early Christian religion could have taken a number of paths in response to Roman oppression—violence, collaboration, resignation, strict adherence to identity, or nonviolent resistance—but it chose nonviolent resistance. Describe this path of nonviolent resistance. This should take about one or two pages. Part B: Respond to this description of Christian nonviolent resistance. Does Borg seem to be capturing what Jesus and the disciples were teaching, or is he somehow wrong? Does this path of nonviolent resistance seem workable or appealing or not? Why?

Social Influences over the people living in a democracy

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Compare the Government’s Social Influences over the people living in a democracy (United States) to those living in a communist country (China). How does the Government (United States vs. China) socially influence/affect the people living in these cultures? Focus your discussions on three domains:

1) family,

2) work, and

3) religious pursuits of those living in these cultures.

Compare the Government’s Social Influences over the people living in a democracy (United States) to those living in a communist country (China).

How does the Government (United States vs. China) socially influence/affect the people living in these cultures? Focus your discussions on three domains: 1) family, 2) work, and 3) religious pursuits of those living in these cultures.

All sources must have a date (no n.d sources) and must be within the last 10 years (or they will not count).

Sources must be scholarly, reliable, and support other research findings. Sources using JCC’s Summon Search are considered scholarly, please consult a JCC librarian for assistance.

All 5 sources must be different and cannot have the same author and/or publisher. All sources must have a link to the Internet.

1. Required: Title page (pg. 1), abstract with keywords (150-250 words, pg. 2), content (pg. 3).

2. Required: Proper use of Headings and Subheadings, in-text citations and reference page (no hyperlinks or color). Use 12 font, Times New Roman, Double-space. Left align content (do not center), .5 paragraph indentions, and 1” margins on all sides.

3. Required: 4 Headings and 6 Subheadings total are in this paper (level 1 and level 2 only) a. Heading: China’s Social Influence (centered/bolded) Subheadings: Work, Family, and Religion (Write a descriptive phrase for your subheading, not just one word. Use the subheading to set a focus and direction for your writing). b. Heading: U.S. Democracy’s Social Influence is the next heading (centered/bolded); Subheadings: Work, Family, and Religion (Write a descriptive phrase for your subheading, not just one word. Use the subheading to set a focus and direction for your writing). c. Headings: Summary, then Conclusion (centered/bolded). Summary is a synopsis of the data and the Conclusion is your opinion of the data. 200-400 words total for each heading

Societies view on race. ethnicity and economic class

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How does society’s views of race, ethnicity, economic class, religion, or sexuality influence individual identity and social stratification? For this unit, you will write a research paper in which you analyze a theme or issue that occurs in at least one literary text we’ve read during this course, and then argue how the theme or issue is a representation of today’s society. If art imitates life, pick a specific example from a piece (or several pieces) we studied throughout this semester that demonstrates this point. You will need to define ways in which this art, or works of art, accomplishes real life imitation. Also, you will also need to describe what distinguishes the fictional piece from the real life. In doing so, you may explore numerous concepts or issues related to this theme. Use at least one of these pieces of literature we studied as the text through which you investigate and discuss this theme/issue. You may choose to compare and/or contrast two works in regards to their treatment of the same or related themes. (Do not use more than 3 primary texts). Ultimately, your goal is to create a set of insights about this theme/issue. You are using the literary texts to help illustrate or build these insights. Therefore your analysis is not merely confined to a discussion of the literary text(s), but should instead seek to develop an argument regarding the broader theme/issue itself. Clearly, this assignment is intended to encourage each student to find an original path of research in which one can suit her/his interests and through which one can demonstrate unique analysis & insights. As part of this, you will use at least one primary literary text that we have read in this class. You also must use at least 4 secondary sources that meet the standards of “legitimate academic texts.” This will require you to do library research (and/or use the academic databases) as this requirement will negate much of what you might find on the general internet. It is expected that you will incorporate quotes and ideas from these sources fluidly within the context of your own analysis

Research critique article

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Research critique article Topic: Research critique article: The oldest weapon discovered in North America. Find the academic article published by the researchers by following the link. (https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/archaeology/a24231310/oldest-weapon-north-america-spearhead/ ) Requirements: Write a paper based on this essay proposal (will be provided). Using the ideas that set down in the essay proposal and taking on board the discussions. Take each of the arguments and expand on them, inserting supporting evidence to argue your points fully. Creating an organized and persuasive paper. The final paper must be 2500 words in length and any resources that have been used must be referenced using the Harvard Method. Ensure your resources are reliable and that you cite in-text and include a full bibliography. The final paper should be constructed with formal academic language.

Robert Slow’s article titled Forty Years of Social Policy and Policy

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Paper details

Read Robert Slow’s article titled Forty Years of Social Policy and Policy Research located at the following link: ( http://www.urban.org/url.cfm?ID=901198 (Links to an external site.)) (It is in PDF.) Right an report that argues that this article does or does not support this unit’s chapters. If it does, explain how and if it does not, explain why you believe it doesn’t. This written assignment should be at least 650 words.

The Three Languages of Politics

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Read Arnold Kling, The Three Languages of Politics: Talking Across the Political Divides. The link to the book is on the Blackboard Home Page. Kling suggests that humans use language to divide into groups – i.e., we use words to conform to a group we identify with and to attack the beliefs of other groups. Write an essay which includes the following: 1) Explain what “political divides” Kling discusses – what divisions does he identify? • Do not simply quote Kling’s words. You may use some of his words, but mostly use your own words to show you understand Kling’s argument. The more you use your own words, and not just Kling’s, the better your paper will be. • In chapter 2, Kling provides eight examples to support his description of political divisions. Explain three of those examples. Do not just quickly list three examples, but explain how each group Kling identifies addresses the examples you choose. Do not simply choose the first three Kling discusses. 2) Discuss why we use language to divide ourselves politically. The why is key. • Kling’s analysis of why we use language to divide ourselves relates to how humans seek status and prestige within their own group. So, pay attention when Kling discusses status, prestige, and self-regard. • Consider how the quest for status can include accusing, denouncing, and asserting moral superiority over others. • Note: Sometimes Kling calls groups “coalitions,” “tribes,” or “tribal coalitions.” 3) Reflect upon the book more generally by addressing the following questions: • Why do you think Kling wrote the book? Why does he want to make readers aware of the three languages of politics? • What do you think Kling wants readers to understand about themselves? • Is Kling correct that there are three languages of politics? Might there be more or fewer? 4) Explain what Kling means when he says that, according to some, “certain groups or classes of people intrinsically fall into categories of oppressor and oppressed.” • Do not immediately assume you understand Kling’s point here. Spend some time reading the chapter with the quoted statement. • Accurately, and insightfully, explaining what Kling means with here will capture the professor’s attention 5) Consider whether you are a political “tribalist” in Kling’s sense. That is, when you discuss politics, do you use words that accuse and name call – presenting someone you disagree with as a bad person – more so than being genuinely open to the ideas of those you disagree with? Include a final paragraph reflecting on how Kling’s analysis might apply to your own approach to politi History 10 Semester Project Due Wednesday, December 4 Make Sure Student Name is on Each Page of Project 5-6 Pages, Double Spaced, 12 pt. font. Read Arnold Kling, The Three Languages of Politics: Talking Across the Political Divides. The link to the book is on the Blackboard Home Page. Kling suggests that humans use language to divide into groups – i.e., we use words to conform to a group we identify with and to attack the beliefs of other groups. Write an essay which includes the following: 1) Explain what “political divides” Kling discusses – what divisions does he identify? • Do not simply quote Kling’s words. You may use some of his words, but mostly use your own words to show you understand Kling’s argument. The more you use your own words, and not just Kling’s, the better your paper will be. • In chapter 2, Kling provides eight examples to support his description of political divisions. Explain three of those examples. Do not just quickly list three examples, but explain how each group Kling identifies addresses the examples you choose. Do not simply choose the first three Kling discusses. 2) Discuss why we use language to divide ourselves politically. The why is key. • Kling’s analysis of why we use language to divide ourselves relates to how humans seek status and prestige within their own group. So, pay attention when Kling discusses status, prestige, and self-regard. • Consider how the quest for status can include accusing, denouncing, and asserting moral superiority over others. • Note: Sometimes Kling calls groups “coalitions,” “tribes,” or “tribal coalitions.” 3) Reflect upon the book more generally by addressing the following questions: • Why do you think Kling wrote the book? Why does he want to make readers aware of the three languages of politics? • What do you think Kling wants readers to understand about themselves? • Is Kling correct that there are three languages of politics? Might there be more or fewer? 4) Explain what Kling means when he says that, according to some, “certain groups or classes of people intrinsically fall into categories of oppressor and oppressed.” • Do not immediately assume you understand Kling’s point here. Spend some time reading the chapter with the quoted statement. • Accurately, and insightfully, explaining what Kling means with here will capture the professor’s attention 5) Consider whether you are a political “tribalist” in Kling’s sense. That is, when you discuss politics, do you use words that accuse and name call – presenting someone you disagree with as a bad person – more so than being genuinely open to the ideas of those you disagree with? Include a final paragraph reflecting on how Kling’s analysis might apply to your own approach to politi

Persistence and success in the United States

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Undergraduate international students’ persistence and success in the United States  *Each question should be 6 pages. *Each question should include 12 references. *The references should be scholarly resources. *References should be no older than 5 years except the theories sources *Answer the following three questions: Question 1 What is the role of language acquisition in international students’ persistence and success in higher education? In particular, how do Cummins’ and Krashen’s theories of second language acquisition speak to the overall experience of the higher education international student. Feel free to focus on non-native English speaking students in the US if you wish. Question 2 Social psychology theories are germane to students’ persistence and success in higher education. Among them are Vygotsky’s & Bandura’s theories. Discuss how the social learning theories of those two researchers relate to international students’ experiences in higher education institutions. Question 3 What empirical studies from the literature present the positive or negative impact of these two factors: 1. Student factor (psychological health). 2. Faculty factor (teaching approach). on academic achievement of international students in any subject at either the undergraduate or graduate level?