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Paragraph answers. Answer all. 1. What is Boyd’s main point in “Wikipedia as a Site of Language Production”? (See “Wikipedia as a Site of Language Production” NFGW pp. 816-821, by Danah Boyd) 2. Do you agree with Dzubay in “An Outbreak of the Irrational”? (See “An Outbreak of the Irrational” NFGW pp. 808-812, by Sarah Dzubay) 3. What is “The First Book” about? (See “The First Book” NFGW p. 861, by Rita Dove) The screen shots on the top are the articles

Choose from the prompts below, answer only ONE of the following prompts.   Prompt 1. Describe Plato’s theory of forms and argue whether or not you agree with Plato’s metaphysical theory. Consider some of these questions in thinking. Then, consider a potential counterpoint to one of your reasons. Think of the Platonic Form of some thing in your environment right. If Forms are not real, as Plato believes, how can we explain the fact that we recognize that object as a certain kind and as similar/different to other objects in x, y, z ways? Conversely, is that object defined by one Form or many? If an object changes (say from a block of marble to a statue), does it change Forms as well? Can an object have conflicting Forms?   Prompt 2. Read the excerpt on the ship of Theseus by E.J. Lowe (see next page). Argue whether the ship of Thesues is the same as the renovated ship, the reconstructed ship, or neither, and why. Give reasons, considering how this relates to personal identity and change over time. Is the ship case like cases with people? Is it different? Why? (Consider a potential counterpoint to your reasoning.)   Prompt 3. Argue whether selfhood is natural or social. That is to say, argue whether who you are (your self) is a product of nature (biology, identity, etc.) or society (culture, politics, language). Give reasons for your claim and consider a specific example or two. Finally, consider a potential counterpoint to your reasoning.

In 4 pages answer the question  “How are “modernity” and “tradition” portrayed in Mafouz’s Midaq Alley?  What would you say is Mahfouz’s message about change in twentieth-century Egypt?” Including an opinion and evaluation of the novel in the review is permitted.

CHOOSE ONLY ONE PROMPT FOR THE JOURNAL ENTRY. Prompt 1: Suppose you think your country’s form of distributive justice is seriously flawed. How could you argue for this view? What theory of justice explains this flaw? Argue that either the general distribution in a country or some specific distributive practice (like job distribution, or work in the household) is unjust and give your reasons in the context of a specific theory of justice we covered (Plato’s, Social Contract Theorists’, Marx and Engels’, or Okin’s). Consider a possible counterpoint (question or problem) to one of your reasons given.     Prompt 2: Does Okin’s claim about the injustice of current practices of family life coincide with your own observations of family life on our culture? Argue that it does or does not, and give reasons as your explanation. Consider a possible counterpoint (question or problem) to one of your reasons given.   Prompt 3: What is the just form of retribution or punishment for criminal acts? Should we give an ‘eye for an eye’ as Hammurabi said, should rehabilitation be the goal of punishment, should it be to make an example of the criminal, or something else? Consider one or two specific criminal acts and argue for your idea of retributive justice for those acts by connecting it to one or more of the theories of justice we have covered (Plato’s, Social Contract Theorists’, Marx and Engels’, or Okin’s). Consider a possible counterpoint (question or problem) to one of your reasons given.

my assignment topic is how social media effects kids at a young age and how it causes them anxiety, depression,and  insecurities. i already wrote one page but i would like it to be edited and then have another two pages written about it

In 4 pages answer the question  “How are “modernity” and “tradition” portrayed in Mafouz’s Midaq Alley?  What would you say is Mahfouz’s message about change in twentieth-century Egypt?” Including an opinion and evaluation of the novel in the review is permitted.

“New Directions in Goal-Setting Theory,” an article in Current Directions in Psychological Science, provides an overview of goal theory and can provide some interesting concepts to consider, especially in the section on “Advances in Goal Theory.” Write a brief essay (4-5 pages) based on the chosen article, using one of the following options: Summarize the article’s main ideas. Apply a concept in the article to a real situation in which you were involved, or that you observed, involving goal setting.  Explain fully how the concept applies to the real situation. Analyze the concept.  Do you agree or disagree with the concept, based on your experience or observation?  Why? This is the link ******* http://home.ubalt.edu/tmitch/642/Articles%20syllabus/Locke%20et%20al%20New%20dir%20goal%20setting%2006.pdf

6 Sources-Or more if you use more than 3 arguments to get the length of the paper up to 6 pages. A pro and con source on each argument for the thesis. The Thesis is- Should there be open borders with mexico? Yes, no, or a plan to make a modified open border.  Use Citation Sandwich format please

A Doll’s House Research Assignment   The goal of this assignment is for you to experience research as a process of asking questions, looking for answers, then asking new questions based on what you’ve discovered.   To begin, write down a question you have about Henrik Ibsen’s play, A Doll’s House. Your initial question should suggest directions for possible future research.   An effective initial question will be open-ended, a starting point for further research. For example, you might ask, “What legal rights to divorce did married women have in late 19th century Norway?” This question could then lead you to research divorce law at that time and place, as a way to better understand what Nora’s decision to leave Torvald.   An ineffective initial question is one for which there’s a simple, factual answer that can easily be ascertained by reading the play. For example, it would be ineffective to ask, “How many children did Nora have?” You don’t need to conduct any outside research to find this answer.   Next, brainstorm ideas you have about your question, as well as ways you might begin to try to answer it.   Based on your brainstorming, research at least two sources that can help you better understand Ibsen’s play and your questions about it. We will discuss research methodologies either in class and/or in an online lesson.   Next, when you have your two sources, cite those sources using MLA bibliographic style and then write a paragraph about each source. MLA style will also be covered either online and/or in class. Your paragraphs should: 1) summarize the source; 2) explain how that source addresses your research questions.   Finally, write out five new questions you have now that you have conducted this research. These questions should build off your brainstorming work but should reflect how the actual research you conducted caused your ideas to evolve.             Assignment checklist (Save and upload all these parts on Blackboard as one file)   1. One initial question 2. Brainstorming notes 3. Bibliographic information for your two sources 4. One paragraph about each source 5. Five new questions based on your research findings

Chapter 3-5 on mature science ( 2 pages) Summarize Kuhn Chapter 6-8 on scientific discovery ( 1 page) Chapter 9-10 Describe Kuhn’s idea of incommensurability ( 1 page) Chapter 11-12   Describe Kuhn’s idea of incommensurability and the history of science in these chapters (1 page)