Read the first chapter of either “What is the Socrative Method?” by Christopher Phillips (starting on page 14) or “The Euthphro” by Plato (starting on page 16)
Write a short, objective summary of 250-300 words which summarizes the main ideas being put forward by the author in this selection Should be a minimum of one page and a maximum of two pages long.
This essay requires that you read the entire assignment, then write a short summary that identifies the thesis and outlines the main argument. it -It is not about your opinion or perspective
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Think of a change you would like to see a problem in your everyday life or career path. This could be something related to a social issue, a procedure you would like to see altered, the addition of a new job position, etc.
Continue readingWrite a A literacy narrative that tells the story of your relationship to language as a student. It should have a theme, a plot and should be descriptive and engaging. Once the narrative has been written, you will write a 500-word analysis of the narrative. The analysis should explain the rhetorical situation of the piece and explain why particular details and descriptions were important and necessary.
Continue readingAs a manager of an organization, what probability distribution would you use if you wanted to estimate or study an aspect of your employee turnovers? Explain why you would use it. Identify the statistical formulas and what additional data you would need to determine your estimate(s). Some aspects of employee turnovers may be time employed, number of annual turnovers, time until the first turnover of the year, etc.
Continue readingWould you do “designer baby” if you given opportunity? In the 1970s, Dr. Robert Graham believed that he could save the world by helping to create babies with a higher IQ. The concept of genetic engineering in humans was also coming to light at this time. As reproductive technologies continue to improve, men and women have greater choices in how they conceive and in how they create embryos.
The new technologies allow for gene selection for things such as eye color, hair color, and even sex! Aside from the many ethical issues, there is also discussion about how much of our development is ultimately based upon those genes, our nature, and how much is related to environmental influences, our nature.
Continue readingRead the excerpt from Plutarch’s speech on public works programs. After you do, discuss the reasons Plutarch felt that Greece should appropriate funds to pay some of its citizens to do public works and building projects? Is there anything similar to this in the current structure of the United States government, or has there been in the past?
Continue readingDiscuss the various effects of nicotine on smoking dependents.
2. Describe at least three broad adverse health consequences of smoking.
3. Describe some possible deleterious effects of caffeine use on children and adolescents.
4. Describe the health benefits of caffeine consumption.
An annotated bibliography is a genre of research writing that is used to conduct preliminary research on an issue. Your annotated bibliography will identify, summarize, evaluate, and assess the relevancy of sources to your research topic and inform your awareness of your community of study. Select 5 distinct scholarly sources that, collectively, provide various perspectives on a single issue/question/debate.
Continue readingWhat factors and incentives influenced the Athenian decision to invade Sicily? How might Nicias, an experienced and respected general, have communicated the risks of the campaign more effectively?
Reference materials must come from Robert Strawser, ED., The landmark Thucydides: A Comprehensive Guide to the Peloponnesian War (New York: The Free Press 1996).
Continue readingWatch one of the following TED videos and write a three to five-paragraph essay expressing your opinion on the topic. Be sure to include the name of the video that you watched.
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