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In this second essay assignment, the task is to develop a philosophical argument with regard to the possibility of knowledge. You have encountered different approaches in the texts and lectures that you studied for Module 3.

The basic idea of this philosophical essay is to explore the important question concerning the foundations of empirical knowledge. The essay entails that you show that you understand the problem of knowledge and then develop an approach that allows you to answer the question. This task involves two aspects, one related to content, the other related to method. In terms of the subject matter, you have to display an understanding of what it means to develop a theory of knowledge. Such a theory is not the science of a certain object domain itself, but it explains how science is possible, i.e. why we can trust or rely on scientific knowledge. Second, in terms of the method, this means that you provide reasons for your points, i.e. you explain which modes of experience can lead to and ground truth claims regarding the external world.

For this reason, the assignment entails that you
Write an introductory section defining the basic point of epistemology/theory of knowledge
Distinguish three possible types or sources of knowledge
Reconstruct how Descartes tries to show that empirical knowledge is possible, and
Challenge Descartes solution by mentioning one or several problems that relate to his theory of knowledge (and draw, if you like, on empiricism here)
Finally, give a brief assessment of how we should understand the possibility of empirical knowledge (again, use empiricism if you like)
The paper should be 500 – 750 words. Please try to write no less and no more, as this also educates you in being sufficiently articulated and concise (i.e. not too short and not too long).

Read:
Sophie’s World, 230-243
Lectures

At least 2 sources are required but it can be more than that

This final paper asks you to apply at least ONE topic from the course to attempt to solve a specific problem that exists in an organization with which you are familiar. That problem should center on either a job performance issue or an organizational commitment issue. The final paper should be 1000 words in length (all inclusive).
Your paper can focus on either a current or past employer of yours, or some other company with which you have significant familiarity. Whats needed is some knowledge of the inner workings of the company–its struggles, its strengths, its climate, and so forth. The paper should include the following four sections:
1. Organization – Provide just enough details on the company for me to be able to understand the problem that will be described. Resist the urge to provide irrelevant details and feel free to omit or disguise any details that might be sensitive in nature.
2. Problem – Describe, specifically, one problem that the company is struggling with that will serve as the focus of the paper. Resist the urge to discuss multiple problems–focus on one specific issue with which the organization is struggling. Be sure to focus on a problem that can be impacted by the relevant topics.
3. Topic – Choose at least ONE topics from the list below and apply those topics to the problem. Describe very specifically how the concepts, principles, and findings represented in the topic matter to the problem, and how they can be leveraged to articulate a solution.
Value-precept theory
Job characteristics theory
Challenge-hindrance stressors
Expectancy theory
Goal setting theory
Equity theory
Psychological empowerment
Cognition-based trust
Justice
Ethical decision making
Cognitive ability
Emotional intelligence
Team processes
Types of power
Transformational leadership
4. Recommendations – Provide a list of very specific recommendations/action steps that flow out of the discussion of the topics and that can help solve the problem. In thinking about how to craft the topics into those recommendations, strike a balance between being practical and being bold. Every organization has key constraints that need to be taken into account when designing interventions. Although those should be considered, resist the urge to play it safe, as that tendency often leads to modest interventions that are ultimately ineffective.
Beyond the parameters above, please bring your own self-expression, initiative, and creativity to the content and style of the paper. 80% of the paper grade will revolve around content issues, with 20% revolving around writing style issues–please see rubric for additional details.

You will use two different authors that we studied this year, but one must be Gatsby, and your quotes should come from that book. Your additional choice can be: Hemingway, Crane, or Steinbeck. You do not need to use quotes from any other book but Gatsby.

As far as your question, you should select one (from the American Dream Essay PDF below) of the five questions under the “To what extent is the American Dream realistic?” or the two questions under the “What are the various attitudes toward the American Dream?”. So in essence, you have seven different questions to choose from and apply to ‘The Great Gatsby’.

Take a position. Do you agree or disagree that an emphasis on discipline and a zero tolerance approach in schools with a large minority or disadvantaged population creates a school-to-prison pipeline?
First, title your initial post either An emphasis on discipline / zero tolerance in schools with large minority or disadvantaged populations DOES create a school-to-prison pipeline or An emphasis on discipline / zero tolerance in schools with large minority or disadvantaged populations DOES NOT create a school-to-prison pipeline.
Then, make your case. Does this pipeline exist? Is there a disproportionate number of minority or disadvantaged juveniles in the juvenile justice system? Consider the disproportionality of juveniles from disadvantaged backgrounds becoming incarcerated because of harsh school or local policies (Peak). What do you think causes this? If you dont think it is caused by strict school policies, why does this seem to be the case on the surface? What can be done to minimize the pipeline or the appearance of a pipeline? Beyond strong discipline and zero tolerance, what other approaches should schools take to ensure safety and discipline?
In your responses to your peers, consider the alternatives they propose. Do they seem achievable? What gaps do you see? Do you have any ideas that could expand on their initial proposal?
References
Elias, M. (2013, Spring). The school-to-prison pipeline. Retrieved from https://www.tolerance.org/magazine/spring-2013/the-school-to-prison-pipeline
Peak, K. J., & Madensen, T. D. (2018). Introduction to criminal justice: Interactive eBook. [VitalSource Bookshelf]. Retrieved from https://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/#/books/9781544319612/

An introduction and conclusion is required. The conclusion is to also introduce the next chapter (Chapter 3: Reserch methodology).
Add in subheadings in the body of the chapter as relevant.
Referencing style: Harvard (my business school has a specific Harvard style which I will send to you)
References: 15 additional sources (cannot be older than 5 years, i.e. 2016)

Formatting requirements:
– Times New Roman
– Size: 12
– Line spacing: 1.5
– Justify text

I will send you my chapter 1 for context on the topic and the 7 pages of the literature review from my research proposal for you to use as a base.

*this is actually for a biochemistry class, so please keep that in mind while writing the paper.

TOPIC: Research paper on the biochemical pathways of Parkinson’s Disease

The
written report should be 7-10-page paper long (double spaced, 1-inch margins,
no headings). The report may include a maximum of 4 figures or tables. Each
figure or table should not cover more than 1/3 of the page and be accompanied
by a legend to thoroughly communicate what is in the figure. This written assignment should talk about the biochemistry
and metabolic consequences of a monogenic, inherited disease. Generally, these diseases involve the mutation of a
single gene that encodes for an enzyme or transporter. Choosing a disease whose
biochemical details have been at least partly worked out will make gathering
information much easier. Please use scientific journal articles and not
websites as your primary source of information. Using at least ten references
is a reasonable goal. Sources published within the last 5 years will provide
the most up to date information and should be used whenever possible. The best
place to start your search about the material/source is to look for reviews at
the National library of Medicine website {(https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/) (please narrow
down your search criteria to reviews only)}.
Please cite references as done in the Journal of Biological Chemistry {(https://www.jbc.org/content/authorinfo) (please check
under references section)}. The reports
should center on biochemistry and not pathology.
Originality
software such as Turnitin SimCheck will be used to accept and analyze the
reports. That being said I would like a plagerism report of the paper you have written.

This is an early childhood development class. The subject is competency goal 3 to support emotional development and provide positive guidance and discipline. We’re doing the childcare center based they as a childcare provider and educator. I help the child to know and accept and take pride in himself or herself and develop a sense of independence.
The first area is 4 different areas we must touch on functional areas of dealing with young toddlers through 8 years old mostly and reflect on some school age. The first one in the first area is self the second one is social and the third one has got us, and the four area is discipline development.

After reading Chapter 17 and the leadership article posted in the materials and resources section, draft a discussion board post (250-word minimum) that responds to the following prompts:
Identify 2-3 nonprofits which interest you
Provide a brief review of each
Select the one that interests you the most
Discuss the possible way you may lead that organization if hired as the executive director
What would you change? Why would you make the change? How would you go about implementing the change?
To receive full credit, you must complete your initial post (250-word minimum) by Wednesday at 11:59 pm, and then respond to at least two fellow students (100-word minimum, each) by Sunday at 11:59 pm. All discussion board threads must include at least one reference and use in-text citations.
Responses to fellow students must include one of the following:
Elaborate on a particular post;
Provide an alternative view; or,
Ask a probing question.
For this post, the guidelines on APA formatting are relaxed and you may use first-person writing.

One hot topic in many health care organizations today is revenue cycle management. We typically do not get paid when services are rendered nor do we get the full cost of providing that care. As a result we incur costs for facilities, supplies, and labor that must be covered. The ultimate goal of revenue cycle management is to convert services into the correct amount of cash reimbursement. This can be a bit difficult for medical practices. One reason is that providers often forget it is a business.
Discuss why it is important for the practice physicians to be involved in revenue cycle management:
What role do you see them having in this process?
What message does such involvement send to staff? Do you think it will compromise patient care?
What would say to a provider who shows some resistance to being a part of the process?

For this assignment, you will read a case entitled Goedehoop: When Social Issues Become Strategic. Then you will answer the following questions about the companys responsibility regarding a social issue:
Should a business get involved in a social issue such as HIV/AIDS in its workforce?
How would you measure cost-benefit analysis (CBA) of the HIV/AIDS (or any other social issue) intervention?
What would a first-world company planning to enter an emerging market need to take cognizance of in terms of managing foreign staff? Would it be cost effective?
Your answer to each question should be about one paragraph long (3-4 sentences).