Unit 5 Essay: The Debate over Slavery

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In the 1820s, 1830, and 1840s, the Second Great Awakening helped to inspire a reformist impulse across the nation. One of those movements centered on an effort to abolish slavery in the United States; of course, the desire to eliminate slavery did not go unchallenged. In this activity, you will examine the views of antislavery (abolitionist) and proslavery writers in the antebellum years. This essay will help you better understand a controversy that permeated American life in the years leading up to the Civil War.

Required Readings

Read the following pro- and anti-slavery documents ATTACHED BELOW

  • Pro-Slavery
    • George Fitzhugh Advocates Slavery
    • Disease and Peculiarities of the Negro Race
    • James Henry Hammond Advocates Slavery
  • Abolitionists
    • David Walker’s Appeal
    • Frederick Douglass, “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?”
    • The American Anti-Slavery Society: Declaration of Sentiments

Focus Questions
Consider these questions as you read through the above sources (ALL of these questions need to be addressed in your essay):

Proslavery authors
1. How do these authors justify slavery?
2. According to these authors, what place do slaves have in society?
3. What derisive stereotypes of African Americans are found in these proslavery documents?

Abolitionist authors
1. Why do they believe slavery needs to be abolished?
2. What specific criticisms do they have about American society?
3. How do these authors view African Americans (in contrast to the stereotypes offered by proslavery authors)? How do the authors view African Americans’ place in society?

Directions
Your essay should be a minimum of 4 pages (500-750 words), and you should spend AT LEAST two pages discussing EACH position (two pages discussing the proslavery perspective and two pages discussing the abolitionist perspective). If you want a higher grade, plan to be comprehensive in your coverage of the readings (there is no maximum page limit). Your answer should reflect the main points from each assigned reading, and ALL of the above readings should be addressed in your essay. Use examples from the readings to illustrate your main points.

When you write your essay, don’t just go reading by reading; rather, see what common themes are found in the readings for both perspectives and write paragraphs based on themes rather than examining each reading individually. Yes, this requires more thought, but then your essay won’t read like an extended book report on each article. If you have any questions, just let me know and I’ll be more than happy to help.

As per the instructions in the syllabus, most of the essay should be in your own words and reflect your own analysis of the readings. Please re-read the syllabus for expectations regarding essays.

  • Essays should be original and analytical and must contain a well thought out response to the question posed. Avoid plagiarizing. All submissions will automatically be sent through Turnitin for an originality check. Any submissions that contain plagiarism will earn a grade of 0. This is not to say that you may not quote from your sources. In fact, the careful and limited use of direct quotes is encouraged, but such quotes must be formatted correctly and the source must be acknowledged using the MLA format. If you use direct quotations, you must not only cite your source, but must also use quotation marks. Example: Columbus explains that the weapons of the natives he encountered on the islands of the Caribbean were unsophisticated and that their javelin, a much-used weapon, was “no more than sticks” joined together. (Columbus, Journal, paragraph 12)
  • Use a 12-point font such as Arial or Times New Roman. Double-space between each line. Use 1-inch margins on all sides.
  • Each essay should contain a Works Cited page.
  • You should include specific examples from each of the secondary and/or primary sources specified in the development of your paper and you must cite these sources following the MLA style listed at the Purdue Owl’s Guide to the MLA Style . Use of an outside source not listed in the instructions will result in a grade of 0. Please contact me if you have questions about the sources.
  • Essays are to be written following the rules of correct grammar and spelling, both of which will be taken into consideration in the evaluation of the essay. Be sure to proofread your essays as grammar and spell checks typically do not catch words used in incorrect contexts. Avoid the use of first person unless otherwise instructed (I think, I believe, etc.).
  • Essays submitted after the due date will receive a twenty point deduction in points.

Let me conclude with a comment about the content of these readings. The first set of readings that discuss the proslavery perspective can make for difficult reading. Simply put, they can offend our modern sensibilities with their perspective on race. The goal of this assignment is to provide you with a historical context of how people viewed race and slavery in the 19th century, so sometimes it is necessary to read offensive documents like this to understand why people acted and behaved the way they did in the past. Please know that by discussing these documents, it in no way means that you approve or support what they say; rather, you are doing exactly what historians do — learn about the past and make observations based on available evidence.

UML Conceptual View and Process View, homework help

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Students, please view the “Submit a Clickable Rubric Assignment” in the Student Center.

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Assignment 2: UML Conceptual View and Process View

Due Week 3 and worth 50 points

You have been asked to develop UML diagrams to graphically depict and describe the architecture of two (2) unrelated software systems. The first system is for an automated ticket-issuing system used by passengers at a railway station. The second system is for a computer-controlled video conferencing system, located in a corporate office and accessible to senior management that allows video, audio, and computer data to be visible to several participants at the same time.

Write a three to five (3-5) page paper in which you:

  1. Create two (2) UML diagrams, one (1) showing a conceptual view and one (1) showing a process view of the architectures for each of the two (2) following systems (for a total of four [4] diagrams) through the use of Microsoft Visio or its open source alternative, Dia.Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length.
    1. An automated ticket-issuing system used by passengers at a railway station.
    2. A computer-controlled, video-conferencing system that allows video, audio, and computer data to be visible to several participants at the same time.
  2. Describe how you created the conceptual and process view for all four (4) diagrams. In the description, be sure to provide a justification for each key decision in the design.
  3. Explain how you arrived at your final solution for the four (4) conceptual and process view diagrams that you have created.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
  • Include charts or diagrams created in Visio or an equivalent such as Dia. The completed diagrams / charts must be imported into the Word document before the paper is submitted.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Compare and contrast among architectural patterns.
  • Develop system models based on the Unified Modeling Language (UML) to address and solve a business problem.
  • Describe the methods of object-oriented design using UML.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in software engineering.
  • Write clearly and concisely about software engineering using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.

Click here to view grading rubric. 

Civil Litigation Discussion Help

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The Federal Rules of Evidence provide the guidelines about what information can be presented during a hearing or trial. Review the Federal Rules of Evidence and explain how courts determine what types of information can be used and what the lawyers must do to get evidence admitted? Using LexisAdvance or Fastcase, compare the Federal Rules of Evidence to the Rules of Evidence in your state. Is there a difference between the two in terms of the types of information that are considered “evidence,” or the steps a lawyer must take for evidence to be admitted? Be sure to address real or physical evidence, documentary evidence, testimonial evidence and judicial notice.

 Please limit yourself to ONE type of evidence (physical or documentary or testimonial or judicial notice).

Discussion (2)

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Cultural Relevance” Please respond to the following:

  • Behavioral science researcher Lippitt in 1949 described laboratory training as an opportunity to “get into the shoes of others”. It is a time where one can reflect on and assess the culture, experiences, personal outlook, and biases of others. Every person has differences which make them an individual unlike anyone else in the world. The text discusses various manifestations of social oppression and “isms” that affect us in some way.
  • Specify a time when you had the opportunity to express your own beliefs, culture, attitude, or behavior to others. Summarize what you discussed and your own feelings while discussing your beliefs. Identify the type of feedback you received from the others (i.e., positive, negative, mixed, etc.).
  • If you have not had this type of opportunity, specify a time when you were exposed to another person’s beliefs, culture, or behavior that was much different from your own. Describe what you experienced and how you felt in that very different environment.

Two “Great Awakening” occurred in America in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

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Two “Great Awakening” occurred in America in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Although most Christians perhaps would see each of these as a true “work of God” or “outpouring of the Spirit,” it must be noted that there were significant differences between the First and Second Awakening.

After having completed this week’s required readings (along with any additional sources), compare and contrast the Awakenings in response to the following concerns:

  • What central theological and/or philosophical area/s of agreement do the Awakenings share?
  • What is one major theological and/or philosophical difference between the Awakenings, and what is/are the reason/s for this?
  • Finally, evaluate whether or not you deem these Awakenings (either, neither, or both) to be a work of God or outpouring of the Spirit, providing support for your position.
  • 1) 200 – 300 Words
  • 2) APA Format
  • 3) 2 of the text books must be used
    • A Concise History of Christian Thought, rev. ed. (Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2006), Tony Lane (ISBN-10: 0801031591; ISBN-13: 9780801031595).
    • Pocket History of the Christian Church (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2002), D. Jeffrey Bingham (ISBN-10: 0830827013; ISBN-13: 9780830827015).
    • Readings in Christian Thought, 2d ed. (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1990), Hugh Kerr (ISBN-10: 0687355478; ISBN-13: 9780687355471).

Initial post of at least 300 words.

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After completing the assigned readings attachments follow those instructions

WHAT SHOULD I THINK A BOUT WHEN PREPARING the Paper?

if you look at the reading attachment you may find several parts in that reading that this related to the world around us in Florida. Even in the News Paper how this readings resonate with current issues in Florida?

(B) What is your position on that issue?

§ Is this supported by other scholarly work?

§ Are others in reputable newspapers or academic journals coming to the same conclusions?

§ Are there organizations that you know of that have researched this and have findings?

(C) There are many people who will disagree with you. How can you support your opinion / position in a manner that is respectful, but still addresses your point of view?

If you choose to refer to outside sources to back up or support the Read Chapter 6 attachment of Hemmens (Book 1) as well as Chapters 5 and 17 attachments of Israel et al. (Book 2);

as long as they are scholarly from 2014 to 2018 (e.g., peer-reviewed journals from florida) and/or reputable (e.g., article from florida, chapter from another textbook).

I would like to remind you of your tasks related to this week’s topic (COURTS: The Right to Counsel & The Ineffective Assistance of Counsel), which include the following:

  • Read Chapter 6 attachment of Hemmens (Book 1) as well as Chapters 5 and 17 attachments of Israel et al. (Book 2);
    • Please review/re-read the Blog Entry Grading Rubric” documents before preparing your paper. It tells you how paper will graded.
    • Two missteps to avoid:
      • (1) Only including your personal viewpoint without any supporting evidence beyond the assigned reading materials.
      • (2) Only providing a rote summary of an outside source but forgetting to include your own perspective on the issue/topic being discussed.

Relevance of your posts. (Blog posts must be related to the assigned readings for that week; for example, this Week posts will discuss The Right to Counsel & The Ineffective Assistance of Counsel)

— Depth of your analysis and quality of the linked news article. (Select, cite, and link to recent news from a reputable source that supports what you have read for the week as well as the opinion/position you are taking in your posts)

You may also refer to outside sources as long as they are scholarly from 2014 to 2018 (e.g., peer-reviewed journals) and/or reputable (e.g., article from The New York Times, chapter from another textbook). DO NOT refer to or incorporate information from extremely unreliable sources (e.g., Wikipedia, TMZ, and The Onion).

Posts must be well written, free of grammatical errors, relevant to the topic, and demonstrate critical thinking and analyst

Retail Operations topic

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Using the Internet, APUS Online Library or other sources, you are to write a 5-7 page essay focusing on one specific Retail Operations topic we have studied during this module.

In your essay, you are to address the following points:

1. Identify the importance of this topic of your chosen topic.

2. Explain the importance of your topic in the formulation of retail operations.

3. Provide concrete examples of your experience with your topic in the context of retail operations.

4. Write about how you would implement, train, focus on, or mentor someone on this topic? Give examples using the terms and concepts in your textbook

5. Summarize your understanding of retail strategy in the form of a summative conclusion.

Writing Assignment Requirements:

Your essay must be in APA format and be at a minimum, 5-7 pages in length (this can include the bibliography). This assignment must include of five references, 2 of which may come from your reading material.

Please support your points with specific examples. As a writer, your goal in this central component should be to integrate ideas and experiences in such a way that you understand and appreciate better what you have learned while also creating an interesting picture of your experience for your reader.

Psychology Masters Program. Week 2 Assignment. Due Monday 10/12 at 7pm

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Written Assignment

Ethics Code
When discussing the various subfields of applied psychology we will
often refer to the terms “scope of practice” and “competency.” In this 3
to 4 page paper, describe what is meant by each of these terms. Using
the Standards in either the APA Code of Ethics or ACA Code of Ethics, as
well as one peer reviewed resource from our online library databases,
describe the process of informed consent and how it relates to your
professional competency. Please review the required video for this week
to correctly identify a peer reviewed journal.



Week Two Written Assignment Grading Criteria


Content Criteria


4 Points


Discuss subfields of applied psychology


Describe scope of practice, including professional examples


Describe competency, including professional examples


Apply professional Code of Ethics of either APA or ACA to process of informed consent


Identify how informed consent relates to professional competency


Writing and Organization Criteria


1 Point

The central theme/purpose of the paper is clear.


The structure is clear, logical, and easy to follow.


The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.


The thoughts are clear and include appropriate beginning, development, and conclusion.


Paragraph transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper.


Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.


Sentences are well constructed, with consistently strong, varied sentences.


Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought.


Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.


The paper uses words and language that are inclusive, clear, and unambiguous.


Spelling is correct.


Research Criteria


1 Point


The
paper includes a summary and analysis of research materials that are
relevant to the assignment, e.g. scholarly journals, professional
articles, legal documents, government documents, legal decisions, media
clips, software, measurement instruments websites, personal
communication, etc.


Professional/scholarly journals are peer reviewed and focus on the profession/application of psychology (located on Proquest, EBSCOHost,
PsycNET, etc.). Non-scholarly articles include newspapers, periodicals,
secular magazines, etc, and are not peer reviewed. Websites not
approved include wilkipedia.com and about.com.


Research
focuses on the most current information (past five years) except when
citing seminal works (e.g. Freud, Erickson, etc.).


Paper includes the appropriate number of references required by the assignment.


When appropriate, the paper addresses ethical considerations in research.


Style Criteria


2 Points


The paper is in the appropriate APA format used by the institution/program (e.g. the 6th edition).


The paper is double-spaced and in the appropriate length required by the assignment

The paper includes an APA style cover page.


The
paper includes an Abstract that is formatted to support the appropriate
version of APA Publication Manual (e.g. 6th edition).


The
paper properly uses headings, font styles, and white space as outlined
in the appropriate version of APA Publication Manual (e.g. 6th edition).


The paper includes an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.


The paper addresses the topic of the paper with critical thought.


The paper concludes with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph.


Citations
of original works within the body of the paper follow the appropriate
version of APA Publication Manual (e.g. 6th edition) guidelines.


The
paper includes a References Page that is completed according to the
appropriate version of APA Publication Manual (e.g. 6th edition).


Total Possible Points


8 Points


Need help to write about EDU650 Teaching Learning and Leading in the 21st Century D1W2

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Collaboration and professionalism go hand-in-hand.  There are five areas of focus that make up the Collaboration Commitment for many No Excuses University Schools.  Additionally, because candor does not come naturally to most, it needs to be taught and practiced through “candid collaboration.” 

“Candor gets more people in the conversation, and when you get more people in the conversation you get idea- rich.” – Jack Welch”  

  1. Reflect on the five areas of focus that make up the collaboration commitment for many NEU schools. How has/may your viewpoint of collaboration change after reading these commitments? What ideas do you have for implementing these in your own professional setting? How would it benefit your team to establish similar commitments?
  2. The author uses the example of why Geese fly in the “V” pattern that they so often do. Are you flying in the V?  What is it that holds you, your team, and your school back from creating an exceptional system for collaboration? 
  3. What are your strengths as a team member; what are your weaknesses?
  4. Complete the Teaching Style Survey (Grasha-Riechmann) and share a reflection of your results (Optional). 

MGMT 661- Strategic Management- Case study and presentation

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After reading the case study, Answer three questions and make presentation on two questions(10 slides)

CASE STUDY- ARITIZIA GROWTH DURING PANDEMIC (pdf attached)

Report Questions:

1) What is Aritzia’s value proposition? Describe the key aspects of the company’s business model and specific competitive advantages (i.e. profit, resources, processes)

2) Would you classify Aritizia as a high growth company? What things has the company do well in order to grow over the last 36 years?

3) What happened to Artizia between 2005 and 2010? How did the economy and other players within the retail industry impact its growth?

Presentation Questions:

1) How has the Covid-19 pandemic impacted each pillar of Aritizia’s business model Iie. value proposition, profit, resources, processes)? Did the company take the appropriate steps during the first few months of the pandemic?

2) How would you balance the needs of the the various stakeholders during a time of crisis?


Note: the questions for the presentation are different than those to answer for the report.

Include cover slide, reference slide, slide with each question listed.(total 10 slides.

REPORT length which includes three questions must be of 10 pages excluding cover page, references. All three answers must be equally divided among 10 pages.

Include atleast 5-6 references in APA 7th format.