Write a 3 page original research paper on one of the Supreme Court Cases listed below using primary and secondary sources to support your thesis argument and address different perspectives on the topic. Your writing must be supported by sources to provide support for whatever claims you are making. You have flexibility in how you organize this paper: you could argue for the significance or insignificance of a case, the historical importance of the case and/or the context leading up and immediately following the case. Aim to explain why you think this case matters to history and how it contributed to historical change over time. If you want to talk about more than one case in relation to each other, that is permitted.
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The Influence of Brands on Identity and Cultural Values
For your initial post, address the following:
Describe an identity or brand and share how it has shaped your identity or influenced you in other ways. Pick a brand
What creative works associated with the identity or brand do you use to help promote the identity or brand?
What cultural value (positive or negative) has come from the creative works?
For your response posts, address the following:
How has the identity or brand your peer described influenced you (or someone you know) similarly or differently than it has influenced your peer?
How does this identity or brand resonate with cultural values?
50 words each reply
1. Brandon Ford posted Jun 12, 2024 10:50 AM
One brand that has significantly influenced me is Patagonia, the outdoor clothing and gear company. Patagonia’s commitment to environmental sustainability and social responsibility has shaped my personal values and lifestyle choices. This brand promotes a strong message of conservation and ethical business practices, encouraging its customers to consider the environmental impact of their purchases and activities. I have adopted a more eco-conscious mindset inspired by Patagonia’s mission.
Patagonia produces a range of creative works that promote its identity, including documentaries, books, and campaigns. Notably, their documentary “DamNation” explores the impact of dams on the environment and advocates for the restoration of free-flowing rivers. Another significant campaign is “The Footprint Chronicles,” which provides transparency about the environmental and social impact of Patagonia’s supply chain.
The cultural value derived from Patagonia’s creative works is overwhelmingly positive. They have contributed to a broader awareness and dialogue about environmental sustainability and ethical consumption. Patagonia’s initiatives have inspired other companies to adopt more sustainable practices and have empowered consumers to demand greater transparency and responsibility from brands. On the flip side, there is a challenge in ensuring that the message does not become mere marketing rhetoric, a phenomenon known as “greenwashing.” However, Patagonia’s consistent and genuine commitment helps mitigate this risk.
2. Jake Lamb posted Jun 9, 2024 2:34 PM
Hello everyone!
A brand that I fell in love with that I have worn most of my adult life during many races, including the 2023 Chicago Marathon was the Active Faith Sports Apparel company. My favorite shirt i wear is a dry fit athletic shirt that says my favorite verse on it which is also tattooed on me, Philippians 4:13 I can do all things in Christ who strengthens me. When I wore it for the marathon, I heard spectators yell out great things like “yes you can!’ and “I love that shirt” and “God is all powerful!” Not only does it promote my faith and get others to see and possibly read the verse or the want to learn more. But it keeps me close to God in my own faith. By surrounding my life with God everywhere I am constantly more aware of the way I think, speak, and treat others. to me wearing the apparel, almost feels like a shield protecting my heart, mind and soul.
Now more than ever more people are coming to Christianity, and because of putting the christian image out into the public more. Wearing the apparel from this brand and the many others brings a cool style to our everyday lives, as well as keeping God at the center of our day. It has brought a positive impact to the younger generation of students, and those who may feel like they don’t belong anywhere. The clothing brand promotes a positive message and brings a chance for a conversation starter as well.
https://activefaithsports.com/collections/shop-men/products/mens-i-can-tank
Have a great week everyone!
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Title: Advocating for Ethical Strategies in Juvenile Justice: A Letter to the Judge for Jennifer Scott’s Risk and Needs Hearing Dear Honorable Judge, I am writing to you as the juvenile court probation officer for Jennifer Scott, who is
Frequently, a crisis could have been a risk factor that eventually led to the juvenile entering the justice system. Especially when crisis intervention is needed, it is very important to be able to identify ethical situations and ethical strategies associated with juvenile offenders.
Continuing in your role as a juvenile court probation officer and using the same client, Jennifer Scott, from the Week 2 assignment, examine ethical challenges that can impact supervision strategies by writing a 700 word advocacy letter that will be presented to the judge during a hearing on your client’s risk and needs. You may want to review her background again.
Specifically, your letter should do the following:
Summarize your client’s situation and major risk factors.
Identify 1 ethical challenge that affects your client.
Apply 3 ethical strategies that will address the challenge.
Examine the role you will have as an advocate.
Discuss how advocacy can be used for this situation.
Recommend actions that would lead to the desired change.
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“Achieve Your Ultimate Fitness Goals with Premium Quality Whey Protein”
I work for a media and advertising agency. I was assigned this project and need to combine photos to run an advertisement for this product. Please combine them in a really attractive way. The product is related to health and muscle. And I need to add a muscular person with 6-pack abs to this product photo along with the advantages of the product. Below is the product information:
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“Developing an Educational Pamphlet for Nutritional Interventions: A Comprehensive Guide for a Specific Client Condition”
Objectives
The purpose of the Educational Pamphlet Project activity is to:
Demonstrate understanding of nutritional education required for a specific client condition (CO 1 and CO 2)
Identify community resources available to clients based on a specific client condition (CO 6)
Create a written teaching plan that incorporates nutritional interventions identified for a specific client condition (CO 3)
Discuss nutritional interventions as they apply to the overall treatment plan of a specific client condition (CO 1)
The pamphlet should include (i) step by step instructions and/or details about the nutritional intervention for the selected condition, (ii) visual aids, (iii) informational websites, community resources, support groups and telephones numbers for a patient to obtain additional information and (iv) other information necessary to educate a patient. Students must also include a separate reference sheet indicating the sources where they obtained the information utilized for the project. Students will be required to present their pamphlet to the class (see course calendar for dates). Dates will be assigned by the course instructor. The pamphlet must be submitted through Canvas in order for the paper to be uploaded to Turnitin®.
The rubric below will be utilized to grade the paper.
General Assignment Obligations
Students are expected to complete all assignments on or before the dates that they are due. Assignments submitted after the due date may not be accepted or may be subject to penalty. Acceptance of assignments after due dates is at the sole discretion of the course instructor and Dean. Any lack of completion of assignments and/or consistent lateness of assignment which leads a faculty member to judge that unsatisfactory progress is being made may result in the student being administratively withdrawn from the course and require the course to be repeated. This syllabus (including the referenced course calendar) and/or Canvas include due dates with regards to the completion of assignments. To the extent no written due date for an assignment is in the course calendar or Canvas, the course instructor will establish and announce the due date for such assignment. -
“Integrating Social Emotional Learning and Biblical Worldview in Christian Education: A Holistic Approach for Nurturing Faith and Character”
The research topic is Incorporating Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Biblical Worldview in Christian Schools and use the template and follow the advanced side of the grading rubric
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“Achieving Assessment Criteria: A Rewrite of My Original Submission” Introduction The purpose of this assignment is to rewrite my original submission in order to achieve all the assessment criteria that were missed. The original assessment has been attached for reference, and it is
I have recently submitted an assignment that has been returned to me due to me, not achieving all the assessment criteria. I am going to attach the original assessment that I uploaded. Do you not touch anything on this assessment the only reason I uploaded it is for you to see my original assessment and to rewrite it and achieve the assessment criteria in that. I have uploaded an image of the feedback sheet. My tutor gave to me and you can clearly see what assessment criteria I haveI have uploaded an image of the feedback sheet. My tutor gave to me and you can clearly see what assessment criteria I have missed. It is vital that you rewrite this piece and you achieve all the assessment criteria. I have a missed. Do you not change a lot only change the necessary part in order for me to achieve the assessment criteria. Also, it is so important that you stay within the word count which is 1500 words I repeat 1500 words. It is also so important that you upload this on time and you do not use any AI and that this work is original and no plagiarism. Good luck.
It is not letting me upload the image of my feedback sheet, so I will put the assessment criteria here for you. Make sure you follow it thoroughly. -
“Authenticity, Adaptability, and Community Service: The Entrepreneurial Journey of Austin Evans and Cathead Distillery”
No Outside sources
I am thrilled to introduce you to Austin Evans, a pioneer in the alcohol industry in Mississippi and one of the co-founders of Cathead Distillery. I was fortunate enough to become familiar with Austin and the Cathead team during a challenging yet transformative time in our shared history — the COVID-19 pandemic. It was an extraordinary experience to work part-time at Cathead during the pandemic and assist in bottling hundreds of thousands of sanitizer units, contributing to the health and safety of our community. During my stint at the distillery, I bore witness to the company’s resilience, adaptability, and relentless dedication to community service as they shifted production from vodka to hand sanitizer in response to a dire public health crisis.
(I also personally learned that serving others is a great way to overcome tough, uncertain times.)
At the heart of Cathead Distillery lies an unparalleled commitment to authenticity and action, principles embodied in their motto, “support live music”. Rather than merely paying lip service to this slogan, Austin and his team have made significant financial contributions to real initiatives that help keep the spirit of live music alive — particularly with their sponsorship of blues festivals all over Mississippi, and with Cathead Jam, their non-profit music festival held each June. This unique approach to authentic branding goes beyond mere business strategy; it is a manifestation of their passion for the community and culture they are a part of.
In our discussion, we delve into the power of such branding, and the fundamental role it plays in Cathead’s business model. However, beyond marketing, the themes of adaptability, social responsibility, creativity, and seizing opportunities are also paramount. These values should resonate deeply with those honing their own artistic or entrepreneurial endeavors. In the interview and the subsequent reflection exercise, we’ll navigate Austin’s entrepreneurial journey, uncovering insights that stretch beyond the domain of distilleries and into the heart of innovative entrepreneurship. Austin’s story reveals that, despite popular belief, it’s more than possible to do something big in Mississippi.
Please submit your written responses in either a .doc or .pdf file format. Emailed submissions will not be accepted. Instead, simply attach your PDF file to the corresponding Blackboard assignment. It is important to remember that, while some questions are designed to assess whether you watched the interview, others are meant to encourage deep self-reflection and introspection. To receive full credit, your reflection responses should be well thought out, genuine, and reflective of your personal experiences.
Please make sure to thoroughly proofread your responses for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. Your ability to express yourself effectively through writing is an important professional skill, and I encourage you to put effort into writing clear and well-structured responses. To ensure the best quality, you can use free online tools such as https://www.paperrater.com/ to help you with proofreading. Additionally, sharing your writing with a trusted peer or mentor can also provide valuable feedback and help you refine your writing.
This assignment is checked for plagiarism via SafeAssign in Blackboard, and also uses GPT-Zero for detecting the use of new generative AI tools like ChatGPT3. If you submit plagiarized work, you will receive an F in the course. The goal of this assignment is for you to self-reflect. Therefore, please use your own brain to explore ideas, instead of relying on computers to do your thinking for you. -
Title: The Enduring Self: Traditional Western View and Its Challenges
Instructions:
Please write a 2-3 page essay answering all parts of the following question. Feel free to use material and ideas from throughout Chapter 2. However, if you take any material directly from the chapter, or any other outside sources, then please remember to properly cite that material. The use of any outside material without citation will be considered plagiarism and will result in a 0 for the assignment. The use of any material generated by Artificial Intelligence is not allowed. Any use of Artificial Intelligence will result in a 0 for the assignment.
Prompt:
Explain the traditional western view of the enduring self as well as one challenge to this view presented in Chapter 2. How do philosophers like Plato, Descartes, or Locke explain and defend the traditional view? How do philosophers like Sartre or Hume challenge this view? Which view do you find more compelling and why?