For your discussion post you will need to identify an Agricultural Process and link that process in as many ways you can think of to Economy, Energy and Employment.

You can select you process from any type or form of Agriculture including Aquaculture, Organic Farming, Monoculture, Viticulture, or even a Livestock Operation. From your readings this week, there are several examples of processes that you can choose from!

Just remember that you are at the mercy of your fellow students who will be critiquing your Topic Post with their replies so you want to make clear and concise links. You may want to use an outline format to make it clear what the good features of your process are as well as the drawbacks to using the process. When you look over your post before submitting it, take the time to ask yourself if the process would be seen as more or less sustainable if it was implemented in a different area of agriculture.

These will help.

http://safs.ucdavis.edu/historical/

https://www.caff.org/

https://pubs.nal.usda.gov/defining-community-suppo…

1) Identify a research topic (choreographer, dancer, genre/style, or dance issue)

2) Narrow down what aspect within your topic you are interested in. For

example:

a. “Ballet” is too broad. Consider instead “Africanist aesthetic influences

in the development of 20

th

century ballet” or “The shifting aesthetic of

the ballet body in 21

st

century ballet”

b. “Martha Graham” is too broad. Consider instead “The use of Greek

Mythology and metaphor in Graham’s work” or “A case study

analyzing the legacy of early modern dance pioneer dance companies

such as the Martha Graham Dance company.

3) Locate two sources utilizing the database and collection available in the

library. (One journal or essay and one book. No blog or informal web source)

4) Summarize the sources in formal paragraph form, (see article abstracts for

examples) and

specify how they support your topic research

. (For example,

if your topic is how the choreographic legacy of how Lester Horton shaped

the development of modern dance in America, sources should be directly

relatable to this aspect of dance history.)

Need a place to get started? Browse several of these 100 dance treasures!

http://www.danceheritage.org/treasures.html

• MLA Format:

1) The research paper should follow the MLA format as explained in the seventh edition of The Little, Brown, Compact Handbook. Pay special attention to the Identification heading and page numbering. MLA format also includes double-spaced lines and 12 point Times New Roman font.

2) Paper Length:

Eight double-spaced pages, not including the Works Cited. The research paper is typed in 12 point Times New Roman font and double-spaced with one inch margin.

Additional Items: A Works Cited page that lists all sources cited in your paper and follows the MLA style.

3) Sources:

Six RELIABLE sources that are journal articles, or books. Web sources, such as “.com” “.org” and “.net” are not reliable for academic research and should not be used. If you have to use web sources, use “.edu” or “.gov.”

Note:

8 pages not including Works Cited

you have to submit: rough draft, final draft, and outline

Based upon your reading of Dr. Christina Sommers’ article on Virtue Ethics and & the video lecture by Tamar Gendler on the same topic, write a 2 to 3 page essay (double-spaced; MS doc file or rtf) answering the questions given in the instructions. You must support your analysis with at least two short quotations from the reading and/or video, properly notated. Proper MLA or APA in text citations are required. Each quotation must be no more than 40 words. Topic Instructions are given below.

Instructions:

Based upon your reading of Dr. Christina Sommers’ article on Virtue Ethics & the video lecture by Tamar Gendler on the same, write a 2 to 3 page essay (double-spaced) on what virtue ethics is and how each of these philosophers explains it. You will need to answer the following questions: According to Sommers, what is the main problem today and what is her basic answer both in terms of content and scope? And then, from the lecture by Dr. Gendler, explain how we can turn normative commitments into descriptive laws and what does it mean to do that, according to her explanation of Aristotle’s virtue ethics (video link)? Do you think it is fair to say that virtue ethics, as Tamar Gendler explains this moral theory, is a type of human programming and, if so, does this view challenge or undercut the idea of good human behavior as a matter of choice rather than response without thought? Explain. Do you think this approach of Professor Gendler to how virtue ethics becomes part of us goes along with Professor Sommers’ thesis on what is needed in schools today or not? Explain. Finally, what part of Christina Sommers’ analysis and proposal you find convincing, if any, and what part of it, if any, do you find questionable?

http://www.forerunner.com/forerunner/X0116_Teachin…

First 25 minutes only of the video below

Final Project: Biopsychological Analysis of a Neuropsychological Disorder

In your Final Project, you will synthesize an overview of the major theories relating to the pathology of a disorder as well as provide a detailed discussion of the etiology (causes) and clinical interventions, using research to support your analysis.  Your topic will be the neuropsychological disorder that was selected and approved by the instructor in your Week One assignment, and for which you provided an outline in the Week Two assignment.  

In keeping with the focus of this class, the emphasis of your paper will be on the neuroscience aspects of the disorder, to include:

• Theories of etiology (causes)
• Associated factors in development of the disorder (genetic, environmental, familial, lifestyle)
• Pathology (abnormalities of physical structure and function, including genetic and biochemical aspects)
• Treatment options (pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic, with rationales for use based on current understanding of the disorder)
• Diagnostic and research technologies employed in clinical diagnosis, care, and basic science research  

Your research will include a minimum of six to eight peer-reviewed sources, which provide evidence-based information regarding the biological and psychological features of the disorder and were published within the last five years. At least four of your references should be peer-reviewed publications of original research studies. To justify your assertions, provide in-text citations for all factual statements taken from your research, with corresponding references drawn from scholarly sources.  All citations and sources are to be documented according to APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center, and should support and enhance your analysis of the selected disorder. Sources may include review articles, original research articles, information from government agencies (e.g., National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control, Food and Drug Administration, Drug Enforcement Administration) or professional societies (e.g., professional society position papers or clinical practice guidelines).   

Final Project- Components

Section I:  Introduction

This section should provide a general introduction to the topic as well as an overview of the background and history of the disorder. Further, it should provide a succinct thesis statement of the purpose and overall direction of the paper.  For instance, if your paper will have a large focus on the role of particular neurotransmitters in the etiology of the disorder as a rationale for treatment options, you should indicate this in the introduction. Finally, this section should provide demographic data that indicates the prevalence of the disorder in both general and specific populations.  

Specific required components of the Introduction:   

1. Succinct thesis statement (one or more sentences detailing the focus of your Final Project and informing the reader about your topic and the scope of your paper)
2. Define the type of disorder
   1. Neurological
   2. Psychological
   3. Neuropsychological
3. Diagnostic criteria
   1. What components must be present for the disorder to be diagnosed?
   2. Include physical and psychological signs and symptoms.  
4. Reason(s) why you chose this topic
   1. Personal experience
   2. Professional experience
   3. Other reason
5. Epidemiology
   1. Who is affected?
   2. Are they young/old?
   3. Male/female
   4. Rural/urban
   5. Ethnicities

Section II: Discussion

This section should make up the majority of the Final Project in terms of size. Here, you will expand upon the main aspects of the disorder and provide details relating to the disorder and its management. This section should provide specific and detailed information (Reminder: All statements of fact require an in-text citation).  Cited/referenced sources should be used to support your analysis of the components of the discussion.  

Specific required components of the Discussion section:   

1. Detailed description of the disorder
   1. Signs and symptoms
   2. Epidemiology
   3. Any subtypes of the disorder
2. Detailed description of the natural history of the disorder
   1. How the disorder develops over time with treatment
   2. How the disorder develops over time without treatment
3. Methods used to diagnose, evaluate, and manage the disorder
   1. Initial diagnosis (e.g., physical exam, imaging and/or laboratory testing, special studies, psychological evaluation, psychometric testing)  
   2. Ongoing management (e.g., physical exam, imaging and/or laboratory testing, special studies, psychological evaluation, psychometric testing)
4. Risk factors
   1. Genetics
   2. Lifestyle
   3. Environmental factors
5. Other causative factors
   1. Known
   2. Theorized
6. Nervous system structures and/or pathways involved in the disorder (detailed information regarding the underlying pathology as it applies to these structures and functional pathways)
7. Neurotransmitter(s) and receptor system(s) involved in the pathology of the disorder
8. Current treatment options
   1. Drug (pharmacologic) therapies
   2. Nonpharmacologic therapies (including psychological and other therapeutic services)
   3. Type of care providers (e.g., medical, nursing, therapists)
   4. Type of healthcare setting (e.g., hospital, home, outpatient, nursing facility)
9. Future areas of research
   1. Treatment options
   2. Evaluation and diagnostic methods for initial diagnosis
   3. Increasing knowledge relating to etiology and pathologic processes

Section III: Conclusion

Provide a concluding summary of your findings regarding your selected disorder. The conclusion is a summarization of information that has already been presented.  Typically, if you mention something in the conclusion section of an academic paper, you should have already mentioned this aspect of the topic earlier in the paper.

Specific required components of the Conclusion section:   

1. The conclusion reaffirms your initial thesis statement.
2. The conclusion may be one or more paragraphs. Use the material you have discussed in the paper to support the validity of your synthesis and elaborate on the theme of your paper.

Writing the Final Project
The Final Project:

1. Must be 10 to 12 double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
2. Must include a title page with the following:
   1. Title of paper
   2. Student’s name
   3. Course name and number
   4. Instructor’s name
   5. Date submitted
3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
5. Must include section headings, formatted according to APA style, to organize your paper. Each paragraph must have a minimum of three full sentences.  
6. Must include in-text citations for all statements of facts obtained through your research.
   1. Remember that direct quotes (identical phrases or sentences taken from a source) require in-text citations with appropriate formatting.
   2. Statements of opinion should be clearly stated as such, and include a rationale to support why you hold this opinion (e.g., personal or professional experience, your research findings).
7. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
8. Must use at least six to eight scholarly sources that were published within the last five years, including a minimum of four peer-reviewed original research studies.
   1. In general, dictionaries and encyclopedias are not considered appropriate resources for academic writing.
9. Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
10. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.