Author: thepenster

The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate a thoughtful approach to making a difficult decision with important ethical implications for society. A well-structured submission, with attention to proper mechanics of writing, will enhance your ability to communicate your ideas; however, the substance of your answers to the questions below will determine your grade for this assignment.Prior to completing this assignment:Access the PBS documentary, We Shall Remain, Episode 3: “Trail of Tears”Links to an external site., available through the NLC Library’s electronic database, Films on Demand. This film is one hour and fifteen minutes long. If the link above does not work, look for NLC Library inside your ACES and click it. Then look for A-Z Database List in the middle of the page and click it to find the Films on Demands. In the search box at the top, type or paste We Shall Remain, Episode 3: “Trail of Tears”.Access the “Eight Key Questions”Links to an external site. (8KQ) of ethical decision-making framework developed by James Madison University.Assignment InstructionsStep One—Ethical self-awareness: State which of the 8KQ you find the most important in ethical decision making, regardless of the specific situation. Analyze why you consider this key question to be your most important guide to ethical decision making and examine the factors in your life that help explain why you believe this.Step Two—Ethical issue recognition: As you watch the documentary, pay attention to the decisions made by the Cherokee When faced with the Indian Removal Act of 1830, the film highlighted two distinct responses from these leaders—(1) the response of Major Ridge, his son John Ridge, and Elias Boudinot, and (2) the response of the elected Cherokee Principal Chief, John Ross. For this section of the assignment, choose one of those responses. Describe the ethical dilemmas faced by the leader(s), and the possible decisions that were available in response to those ethical dilemmas. Also, describe the implications of those possible decisions for the Cherokee people at the time.Step Three—Application of ethical perspectives/concepts: Refer to the 8KQ above. Analyze the most important Key Question that you think applied to the decisions facing the leader(s) you chose to examine. To what conclusion would that Key Question lead if it was applied to the decision-making regarding the ethical dilemmas you identified in Step Two.Step Four—Evaluation of different perspectives/concepts: Carefully weigh the conclusions of your analysis in the previous steps. What was the most ethical course of action for the leader(s) to take, at the time, and why? Minimum Length: 2000 wordsNLC Academic Integrity Policy: College personnel with administrative authority may initiate disciplinary proceedings against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty. “Scholastic dishonesty” includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. See Student Code of Conduct in the Student Handbook for more details.

This assignment will build your writing, analytical, and evaluative skills. You may be able to further develop ideas in the work you have already submitted in discussions. However, be careful you don’t plagiarize your classmates’ submissions. You are encouraged to use the material in the course to further develop your own original interpretations and arguments; researching other secondary sources is not required for this assignment, and plagiarism of other sources will not be tolerated.Topic: For this assignment, pretend that the (fictional) Book of Wisdom and Knowledge has been stolen from your university’s library by an unknown person or group of people. Your faculty and classmates have chosen you to find this item and bring it back to your community. However, no true hero works alone, and you must select four others to accompany you on your journey. Your companions will be chosen from characters found in the three epics we have read together so far this semester: Gilgamesh, the Ramayana, and the Odyssey.In this essay, you are to clearly identify the four characters that compose the rest of your team and explain why each one was selected. Support your arguments with evidence from the texts (including quotations). Consider each character’s strengths and weaknesses, both individually and as a member of the team. NOTE: Any character in these epics may be chosen, not just the main characters.Task:Write an essay of seven to nine paragraphs presenting your argument. Include quotations from the texts as well as additional details that illustrate and enhance the points you are making. Use the following as an outline of what to include:Your first paragraph should be an engaging introduction. Don’t forget the thesis.Structure your essay as you choose, but the writing should be organized. Perhaps focus on one character at a time, or focus on one desirable virtue or trait at a time.Give specific examples and quotes from the texts to support your analyses. Use in-text citations in MLA format for the quotations. The last paragraph should be a conclusion. Why do you think your team will be able to successfully achieve its goal?Your final page should be your Works Cited page, in MLA format. It should include the three literary texts (our epics), as well as any content pages from the course material to which you may have referred.Don’t forget to review the guidelines for How to Succeed in the Written Assignments and the Sample paper in MLA format.  Make sure you save time to submit your draft to Tutor.com via the free Tutoring Services link for helpful feedback before the due date.  All writing assignments have Turnitin enabled for plagiarism detection.You’ll be graded on your ability to analyze and evaluate your topic thoughtfully through your writing, as well as on your language, organization, and MLA formatting.  Familiarize yourself with the criteria below and the grading requirements by going under Assessments/Rubrics in your nav bar to the Essay Rubric.File submissions:  Please submit your file as a DOC.X or PDF file.Criteria on which you will be graded:Your arguments are thoughtfulYour essay is well-organizedYour analysis is specific and originalYour use of language is clear and effectiveYour quotations and Works Cited are correctly formatted in MLA style

In your planning guide, you will explain the ten-step planning process outlined on page 123 in your course textbook.Within your project, include the following:An introduction explaining the importance of planning goals and strategies during the negotiation process and a description of the difference between goals and strategies.A planning guide that includes an explanation of each step in the planning, as well as a real-world example of how the step is applied. This example can be something you have witnessed, researched, or an original idea and should assist the organization in understanding how to implement this plan.Your plan must be at least 750 words or three pages in length (not including the title page and reference page). Within your plan, please label each step for clarity. Feel free to be creative, but keep in mind that an organization will be following your descriptions. You are required to use at least your textbook as a source. Remember to cite and reference all outside sources used.

You may create your presentation using PowerPoint or your presentation software of choice.Within your presentation, include the following:A description of the four key steps in the integrative process.Please include a description of each of the four stages on separate PowerPoint slides.An explanation of the seven factors that facilitate successful integrative negotiation.Include a description of each factorInclude one real-life example of each factorYou are required to use at least your textbook as a reference. You may use the CSU Online Library or the Internet for other resources.Your presentation must be at least 11 PowerPoint slides in length, not including the title and reference slides. Please utilize the speaker notes to add additional details

Each question is worth 3 points; 45 points total. Please formulate your answers in complete sentences. Once you complete your answers click the Print button to save the file on your computer and then upload the file using the Lesson 8 Short Answer Assignment upload button below.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-r6tEFDBRNU

How the following legal cases have affected the policies and laws governing language instruction in Arizona: Lau v. Nichols, Castaneda v. Pickard, Flores v. Arizona, and Plyler v. Doe.How the following federal laws and requirements have affected accountability, assessment, funding, and identification in ELL education in Arizona: Every Student Succeeds Acts (ESSA), Title III, Title VI, and Office for Civil Rights/Department of Justice resolutions.How the following state laws and policies have affected language acquisition methodology, student grouping, and the time frame to achieve language proficiency: Proposition 203, House Bill 2010, House Bill 2064, SB1014, and Move On When Reading.Two current societal trends and issues in the education of ELLs.Support your findings with a minimum of three scholarly resources.

Define what you think “culture” is in one paragraph. We are interested in hearing what this word means to you and not really in whether your definition is “correct”. There is no correct answer, so please do not use any definitions that you find online, just discuss what you think about this word. You will loose points if you use a definition you find in the dictionary or anywhere online.2. In the next paragraph, describe some aspects about your culture, including how the circumstances of where you grew up, your family, school, identities, and wider society have shaped your culture. Specific examples and details will make this section stronger.3. If you had the power to do this, what is one specific thing you would change about your culture (that would affect both you and others who share this cultural background with you)? Have fun with this answer.4. Finally, write about an encounter with cultural difference (this could range from interacting with a neighbor from a different ethnic group or a different religion than yours to traveling or living in a different country). Specific examples and details will make this section stronger.4a. Describe that encounter and what made it intercultural, and how you initially felt about the encounter and why. Was there anything about the encounter that made you uncomfortable and why (or why not)?4b. Describe any challenges you had communicating or understanding the other person, or if no challenges, why not.4c. Describe an assumption you held about them or vice versa.4d. Describe how you felt after the encounter and why. 4e. Finally, based on your experience, describe one factor or characteristic that promotes a successful or rewarding intercultural encounter (maybe it was something you did, or something you realize you should have or should have not done).  What did you learn from this intercultural encounter that might help you navigate a similar encounter in the future?

* A five- to seven-sentence introduction paragraph that includes a hook, adequate background information, and a thesis statement.* A five- to seven-sentence conclusion that begins with a paraphrased thesis statement, recaps the main points of the essay and includes a call to action.My essay topic is pros on going back to college

Your postings should be qualitative and provide substantive depth that advances the discussion, which also means that each post should be supported with scholarly evidence from our classroom resources and additional research, including the appropriate use of in-text citations and a corresponding reference list.  250 words mimuim.ReferencesWong, E. Y., Schachter, A., Collins, H. N., Song, L., Ta, M. L., Dawadi, S., Neal, S., Pajimula, F. F., Colombara, D. V., Johnson, K.,