Compare and contrast Catholicism and Protestant Christianity, considering various aspects such as (but certainly not all of these!) beliefs, ritual, leadership structures, authority sources, approaches to sacred texts, and attitudes toward gender and the LGBTQ+ community. Analyze how these differences influence religious practices, social dynamics within each tradition, and interactions with broader society. Additionally, discuss the historical contexts that have shaped the development of Catholicism and Protestantism, and examine how these traditions continue to evolve in response to contemporary challenges and cultural shifts.
In this essay you will carefully select your main points of comparison (I would suggest no more than three). You’ll want to tell a story that acknowledges the diversity of Christianity and its traditions.
A thesis statement can be your most helpful tool in writing an outline and a research essay. It functions as a signpost, reminding yourself and your readers of your primary task in the essay. Each supporting point that you develop in your essay should reflect your thesis, so ask yourself, how does this idea I’m discussing highlight or prove what I’ve argued in my thesis statement. Finally, thesis statements don’t have to be static as you’re writing—they might change or develop as you write, and that’s okay. But by the end of your essay writing your thesis statement should direct everything you’ve written, and vice versa.
Writing a research essay gives us the opportunity to dive into an idea or a topic that we find really interesting. The idea of writing a research essay can feel intimidating to many students, but I know that you can rise to the challenge! We have spent some time in this course preparing for this assignment, from the weekly writing tips to the essay outline assignment, and now, also having spent more time studying some of the different world religions, we are set to tackle the research essay. The teaching team always enjoys reading your essays because we can see firsthand all the effort that has gone into the research and the writing. We look forward to reading yours.
In this assignment you will research and write an essay based on one of the essay topics. Your task is to take one of these questions and use it as a springboard for developing your own thesis that you will explore in your essay. As a research essay, you will need to locate your own appropriate sources in order to develop and support your thesis. Your essay will be assessed for both content and style (see grading rubric).
Requirements
2500 words (8-10 pages)
Double-spaced, 12 pt font
Consistent use of MLA
Bibliography
Title page with course number, instructor, your name, student number, and date submitted
About Sources
As this is a university class, your research will need to be collected from appropriate academic sources. This includes:
Books
Peer-reviewed Journal
Sacred Literature (e.g New Testament, Buddhist Sutras, Daodejing)
Data from a census or public survey
You’ll notice what’s missing from this list: Wikipedia, websites, and blogs. These sources are excellent in their own right (I would argue that Wikipedia can be very useful when you’re trying to choose an essay topic and you want a brief summary of a particular issue or historical event), but they are not appropriate for an academic research essay. Books and journal articles are peer-reviewed, which means experts in the field assess them often offer feedback to the author, who then revises and edits their work. It’s about maintaining a level of scholarly integrity, and it’s a world you enter into when you write a university essay.
There are a few types of sources that sometimes work for a university essay, and if you find something from the following list please email me directly and we’ll see if it’s a good fit:
Documentaries
Online articles from a religious organization
Interviews (recorded, not conducted yourself)
You must have at least four academic sources and one of these four sources can be from our class reading list. That said, I encourage you to use more than four, as you want to write an essay with well-rounded research.
Citing Your Sources
In a research essay you are going to have a lot of in-text citations! What are in-text citations? In the case of this class (because we follow either MLA or APA guidelines) they are the parenthetical citations you include anytime you want to indicate that an idea isn’t your own. For example, at the end of this sentence you’ll find a parenthetical citation (LaGrone, 38). In this citation, LaGrone is the last name of the author and 38 is the page number from where the idea was taken (there won’t be a page number for some sources, and in this case you would just use the author’s name). The citation gives enough information for the reader to find the full listing of the source in your bibliography.
You are expected to cite your sources in two different situations. The first is when you directly quote an author’s writing (most people are familiar with this one). The second is when you’ve paraphrased an author’s words into your own words (most people aren’t familiar with this one). This means you will have many citations on each page of your essay. You will be collecting research on ideas and events that you haven’t personally experienced or done original investigations into, which means much of your essay will be written—in your own words—based on the work of someone else. Citing your sources is just about giving some credit.
Due on Jul 20, 2024 10:00 PM
Rubric Name: Research Essay Rubric
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Criteria
Excellent to Exceptional
Very Good
Reasonably Good
Minimally Acceptable to Acceptable
No Submission
Criterion Score
Analysis
40 points
A fully developed thesis or argument with excellent use of detailed supporting points.
30 points
Attempt made at a developed thesis or argument. Effective use of detailed supporting points.
20 points
Thesis or argument is not fully developed. Ineffective use of supporting points and lacking detailed examples.
10 points
Thesis or argument is lacking important points and is not supported
0 points
Score of Analysis,
/ 40
Organization
25 points
Very well organized with clearly presented material. Very well structured discussion that flows smoothly throughout the essay. Essay has clearly defined introduction and conclusion.
18.75 points
Well organized essay, with a structured discussion. Argument usually easy to follow.
12.5 points
Essay not organized according to an introduction, thesis, supporting points, and conclusion. Very little structure to the writing of the essay. Argument difficult to follow.
6.25 points
Essay is not organized, lacking coherent structure. Argument difficult to follow.
0 points
Score of Organization,
/ 25
Style
15 points
Very well written with very few or no grammatical or spelling errors.
11.25 points
Generally well written with some grammatical and spelling errors.
7.5 points
Written with some grammatical and spelling errors.
3.75 points
Many grammatical and spelling errors.
0 points
Score of Style,
/ 15
Referencing
10 points
Sources are cited using the MLA or APA style guideline. Sources are excellent and support thesis throughout essay. Bibliography follows style guidelines.
7.5 points
Sources are cited using the MLA or APA style guideline Sources are strong. Bibliography follows style guidelines with one or two errors.
5 points
Sources are cited, but do not follow the MLA or APA style guideline Sources are on topic but not strong. Bibliography does not follow style guidelines or is missing entirely.
2.5 points
No sources cited and/or do not follow the MLA or APA style guideline. Bibliography does not follow style guidelines or is missing entirely.
0 points
Score of Referencing,
/ 10
Presentation
10 points
A very well-balanced presentation of complex ideas. Writing is thoughtful and critically constructed.
7.5 points
A well-balanced presentation of complex ideas but room for some improvement. Writing is thoughtful at times but could be more critical of the material.
5 points
Elements of a balanced presentation of ideas but with room for improvement.
2.5 points
Presentation is weak with room for improvement.
0 points
Score of Presentation,
/ 10
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“Catholicism and Protestant Christianity: A Comparative Analysis of Beliefs, Rituals, and Social Dynamics” “Effective Research Essay Writing: Citing Your Sources and Crafting a Well-Rounded Argument” “Improving Critical Thinking in Writing: A Balanced Approach”
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Preventing and Mitigating Workplace Bullying: A Response and Communication Plan for Organizations “Creating a Proper APA References List”
Prior to beginning work on this assignment, read Chapter 9 in your course textbook and the article Workplace Bullying: Costly and PreventableLinks to an external site..
Bullying often occurs in organizations and, in some cases, can go unchecked. A properly prepared organization works proactively to prevent bullying by having the proper training and policies in place. Even so, bullying may occur in an organization from time to time. During this assignment, operate from a management lens and address a bullying incident that occurred in a real organization. Research a bullying incident in an actual organization to complete the assignment.
This assignment consists of two parts. For the first part of this assignment, you will need to craft a memo that addresses the organizational response to bullying. The second portion requires you to elucidate three ways that would sufficiently and successfully communicate the memo to the organization.
Part 1: The Memo
For the first part of the assignment,
Create an organizational response that addresses the bullying incident in the workplace.
Identify how it will be addressed, mitigated and prevented.
Incorporate stats from the article Workplace Bullying: Costly and PreventableLinks to an external site. .
Outline four relevant points that an organizational training program could utilize to address the negative effects of the bullying incident in the workplace.
For guidance on writing a business memo, see the Writing Center resource Writing a Business MemoLinks to an external site..
Part 2: Analysis of Communication Technology
For the second part of the assignment,
Select three communication technologies to communicate the policy.
Formulate two benefits and one limitation of each selected technology.
Along with the Workplace Bullying: Costly and Preventable article, use at least two other credible sources in addition to the textbook to support your paper.
The Preventing and Mitigating Workplace Bullying paper,
Must be three to four double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA StyleLinks to an external site. as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA Formatting for Microsoft WordLinks to an external site. resource.
Must include a separate title page with the following:
Title of paper in bold font
Space should appear between the title and the rest of the information on the title page.
Student’s name
Name of institution
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Due date
Must utilize academic voice. See the Academic VoiceLinks to an external site. resource for additional guidance.
Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.
For assistance on writing Introductions & ConclusionsLinks to an external site. as well as Writing a Thesis StatementLinks to an external site., refer to the Writing Center resources.
Must use at least two credible sources in addition to the course text and the Workplace Bullying: Costly and Preventable article.
The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesLinks to an external site. table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.
To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, view The University of Arizona Global Campus Library Quick ‘n’ DirtyLinks to an external site. tutorial, which introduces the University of Library and the research process, and provides some library search tips.
Must document any information used from sources in APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA: Citing Within Your PaperLinks to an external site. guide.
Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center. See the APA: Formatting Your References ListLinks to an external site. resource in the Writing Center for specifications. -
“My Journey to Becoming a Nurse: Reflecting on My Most Meaningful Achievements”
the assignmetn is to describe your most meaingful achievements and how they relate to wanting to become a nurse and future goals.
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Title: Factors Contributing to Completion Rates in Two-Year Community Colleges vs. Four-Year Public Colleges
This posting is part one of 5 for a total research paper. No intro or cover page needed. Just research writing. This is all research based in higher education studies.
Please answer the following research question in this paper.
1.) What external factors, such as employment and family responsibilities, contribute to the differences in completion rates between students attending two-year community colleges and those at four-year public colleges?
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Title: Conflict Resolution in Advanced Practice Leadership: Strategies for Effective Positive Resolution
Conflict is a normal process that can be constructive or destructive depending on how it is managed and resolved. Conflict occurs at all levels within an organization. The dynamic nature of health care offered by diverse health care providers caring for a diverse population may promote a higher level of conflict. A leader understands how to recognize conflict and engage in strategies for effective positive resolution. For this paper the following sections will be addressed
Define an area of conflict in current practice or a potential conflict situation you may face as an advanced practice leader including background evidence to demonstrate it is a problem
Identify potential or real barriers that create the conflict and how this particular conflict impacts quality outcomes and care including literature evidence that demonstrate it as a barrier to conflict resolution.
After reviewing the Thomas-Kilmann Instrument (TKI) categories from the lesson, identify, what you believe to be, your most common reaction mode to conflict and provide an example of how this reaction mode has been utilized in a conflict along with the outcome of the conflict. Address whether your reaction mode is assertive or cooperative in focus as demonstrated on the TKI model. Please note that you are not required to complete the TKI assessment.
Your reaction mode may not be the most appropriate and that is perfectly fine. It is important to be self-reflective in this assignment.
Identify the most appropriate reaction mode from the TKI model that should be utilized to promote resolution to this paper’s conflict topic. Why would this reaction mode be the most appropriate reaction to promote resolution? Give a brief example of how this reaction mode would support the conflict topic and promote resolution
Reflect on your learning about reaction modes to conflict during the process of writing this assignment. How you will apply this learning in your role as an advanced practice leader to resolve conflict.
Summary of key points
Four to six pages (not including title and reference page)
Scholarly literature is required
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“Analyzing Brand Engagement on Facebook: A Case Study of Starbucks Using Gallaugher and Ransbotham’s 3M Model”
Analyse a brand profile on Facebook (preferably a brand you like) using Gallaugher and Ransbotham’s 3M Model.
Does the brand use social media for megaphone, magnet and/or monitor posts?
Give an example of each type of post you identify.
How engaging is each type of post? What are the implications?
Expected length is 500 – 750 words
The documents attached discuss the 3M model and the three types of posts. The article explains how Gallaugher and Ransbotham used their model to evaluate Starbuck’s social profile based on their social media posts. -
“Exploring the Application of Operant Procedures in Various Settings: A Critical Analysis of a Recent Research Study” Title: Advantages and Limitations of a Study on Behavior and Operant Conditioning: Implications for Other Populations and Settings
Readings Required:
Chance, P. (2014). Learning and behavior (7th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
Chapter 6, “Reinforcement: Beyond Habit”
Chapter 9, “Operant Applications“
Chapter 8, “Operant Learning: Punishment”
Wiley Online Library (n.d.). Issues of the Journal of Applied Behavior AnalysisLinks to an external site.. Retrieved on October 22, 2016 from http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1002/(ISSN)1938-3703/issues
Wiley Online Library (n.d.). Issues of the Journal of the Experimental Analysis of BehaviorLinks to an external site.. Retrieved on October 22, 2016 from http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1002/(ISSN)1938-3711
TO PREPARE FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT:
Read Chapter 9 of your course text to gain an understanding of the uses of operant applications in a multitude of settings and with various populations.
You may wish to review again Chapters 5, 6, and 8, to refresh your understanding of the various operant learning principles covered thus far (positive reinforcement, punishment, differential reinforcement, shaping, chaining, etc.).
Log onto Walden’s library and access APA PsycINFO using your Walden credentials. Search the available research literature for research on the use of operant procedures with participants, or in settings, other than with children or animals.
Find a journal article published within the past ten years that demonstrates a research study application (i.e., a study that collects and analyzes data, provides results, etc.) of an operant procedure applied to a population other than children or animals.
Note: Use key words specific to your topic of interest (e.g., “autism,” “brain injury, “dementia,” “substance abuse,” “safety skills,” “sports,” etc.), or your population or setting of interest (e.g., “adults,” “athletes,” “college,” “workplace,” etc.) in conjunction with terms pertinent to operant techniques and procedures (e.g., “behavioral treatment,” “contingency management,” “reinforcement,” “shaping,” etc.).
Example: Entering keywords together such as “diabetes” and “behavior management” led to this interesting Raiff, Jarvis, and Dallery (2016) research study that incorporated the use of a reinforcement procedure: Text-message Reminders Plus Incentives Increase Adherence to Antidiabetic in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes.
You may also choose to search behavioral journals that have a site-specific search engine. For instance:
Abstracts and full-text articles in issues of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis can be located at http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1002/(ISSN)1938-3703/issuesLinks to an external site.
Abstracts and full-text articles in issues of the Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior and full-text articles can be located at http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1002/(ISSN)1938-3711Links to an external site.
After selecting and reading an appropriate scholarly article, review Chapter 2 again and consider some of the possible strengths and limitations of the research study in the article of your choice. Some possible points to consider are the appropriateness of the research design and data collection method for the topic, or the population, or the setting. Think about how future studies could improve upon the research.
Consider the usefulness of the application of the operant concept(s) that you researched and how it could be applied to other areas. For example, if the operant application you examined was applied to increase the effectiveness of college students’ study skills in psychology, consider how this procedure could be adapted to benefit college students in another academic subject, or in an employment setting.
The Assignment (1–2 pages):
Complete the following:
Briefly provide a summary paragraph (no more than 100 words) of the main points of the journal article you evaluated. Include the type of research design used, the population and setting, how the operant concept(s) was applied, and the results.
Applying what you read about the Study of Learning and Behavior in Chapter 2, explain one advantage, and one potential limitation, of the study you reviewed.
Utilizing the Operant Applications information in Chapter 9, explain the usefulness of the operant conditioning concept(s) highlighted in the study you selected and how it could be expanded to uses with other populations or in other settings (see the “To Prepare” area for an example).
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Title: “Navigating Algorithmic Fairness and Bias in the Digital Age”
Please answer these 2 questions. You have to meet the word count for each question. Please keep in mind that all assignments done by Chat GBT or any other AI software will automatically be graded as 0 points.
Question 1 (250 words min):
Imagine you are designing a social media platform. Describe two strategies you would implement to promote algorithmic fairness and user awareness of potential bias.
Question 2 (250 words min):
Algorithmic Life: Friend or Foe?
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about algorithms and how they’re woven into the fabric of our digital lives. They’re everywhere – from suggesting what to watch next on streaming services to shaping what news articles appear in our feeds.
While algorithms can be super convenient, there’s also a growing concern about something called filter bubbles and echo chambers. These fancy terms basically mean that algorithms can trap us in an information loop, only showing us content that confirms what we already believe. This can limit our exposure to new ideas and different perspectives.
Even scarier is the potential for algorithmic bias. Imagine an algorithm used for loan approvals that unknowingly discriminates against certain groups based on the data it was trained on. Yikes!
So, the question is: Are algorithms more friend or foe?
Here are some discussion prompts to get us started:
Have you noticed any examples of filter bubbles or echo chambers in your own online experiences?
What are some concerns you have about algorithmic bias?
How can we become more critical consumers of information in the age of algorithms?
What are your thoughts on the importance of ethical considerations when developing algorithms?
I’m curious to hear your thoughts! Share your experiences and insights below.
P.S. This lesson also covered some practical strategies for increasing awareness of algorithmic bias and reducing its influence in our lives. Check out the lesson materials if you’re interested in learning more! -
“Keeping it Simple: A Guide to Writing Concise Assignments”
No term paper just keep it simple please !!!!!!!! Please do not write a lot just keep it simple as possible and go to the next question.
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Title: Understanding Interest Groups: Strategies, Obstacles, and Spending
Presentation: Interest Groups
The goal of this assignment is to familiarize students with interest groups. Please follow the steps below to complete your assignment.
Select an interest group (AARP, AHIP, Coalition for Health Services Research, Emergency Nurses Association, Pharma)
Discuss how they are pushing their agenda (i.e., mechanisms used to influence policy makers), key obstacles, and spending (consult the Center for Responsible Politics, www.opensecrets.org)
Investigate the interest group’s website and review their position statements, testimony, and consult media reports to obtain more information on the group’s lobbying efforts.
Submission Requirements:
Presentation is original work and logically organized. Followed current APA format including citation of references.
PowerPoint presentation with 5-8 slides were clear and easy to read. Speaker notes expanded upon and clarified content on the slides.
Incorporate a minimum of 4 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work.
Journal articles and books should be referenced according to current APA style.
Your presentation will be shared with class colleagues during the ZOOM meeting.
Attention: Complete and submit the assignment by 11:59 PM ET Friday.
Late work policies, expectations regarding proper citations, acceptable means of responding to peer feedback, and other expectations are at the discretion of the instructor.