What changed during this period that may help explain the high rates of prosecution in this period?

The purpose of this assignment is to give you an opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge of the witch-hunts and Scottish society up to this point, utilizing both primary and secondary sources to defend an argument.
In this essay, you will choose and defend one particular argument in a three-sided historiographical debate. Drawing on both primary (the National Covenant) and secondary sources (the assigned readings up to this point in the course), you will take a side in this debate and argue that one of the following groups (local elites, religious elites, or the Scottish state) played the most important role in driving witch-hunting, specifically in the 1630s and 40s.
Your essay should:
include a clear and identifiable SMART thesis statement, taking a position on the historiographical debate within the context of Revolutionary Scotland
provide a short description of the political and religious background of the 1630s and 40s (including the National Covenant)
utilize specific examples and supporting evidence relevant to this period from both primary and secondary sources to support the central argument
address the two counter-arguments of the debate
employ Chicago Style in footnote citations (with specific page numbers) and bibliography
The essay should be between 1500-2000 words. Papers should be double-spaced, and should include a title page and a bibliography (which do not count towards the total word count). All citations should be formatted as footnotes in Chicago Style.
Assignment Description
In the Unit 03 readings by Levack, Goodare, and Macdonald, we were introduced to three different perspectives on who played the most important role in driving witch-hunting in Scotland. One author emphasizes the role of local officials in witch-hunting, while another focuses instead on the role of the state and national government, and the third stresses the influence of ministers and other religious elites. In this essay, you will be asked to choose one of these approaches and apply it specifically to the witch-hunts of the 1640s.
Using the readings and material covered in Units 01 through 03, you will be asked to provide a clear description of the background of the events that took place approximately between 1638 and 1651 (see esp. Chapter 4 of your textbook, and John Young’s article from Unit 02). Then, using one of the three approaches discussed above, you will discuss how the events of the 1640s related to the rise in witchcraft prosecution, specifically emphasizing the role of either local, state, or religious authority in the trials. Using information from both primary and secondary sources, you will need to defend your argument about why one of these particular groups played a more important role than the others in encouraging or discouraging witch-hunting during this period. Be sure to include not only the information that supports your interpretation of the events, but also to acknowledge and address the arguments for the importance of the other two groups, to show why your position is the better one. Note: This is a methodological assignment. Remember, you are not simply repeating what your chosen author has already argued, but applying their approach to a specific case study and time period (i.e. the 1640s).
The National Covenant will be used as a primary source in this assignment. Your essay should incorporate a description of the National Covenant and its role in the events of the 1640s. Using examples from this source, you will need to demonstrate the relative importance (or unimportance) of different levels of authority in Revolutionary Scotland.
Questions to consider
Who was most important in driving the large spike in prosecutions during this time period? What changed during this period that may help explain the high rates of prosecution in this period? What specific evidence are you using to back your argument up? Why is this approach better than the other two approaches? (Always consider and address the counter-argument when you are making a specific claim; this can really help improve your essay).
Required Sources & Citations
You may use any of the readings or sources covered in this course to help you research and write your essay, but at minimum, your sources should include:
The National Covenant (primary source)
The Ares readings by Julian Goodare and Stuart Macdonald (secondary sources)
Chapters 4 and 6 in your textbook (secondary sources)
You may also use (optional):
John Young’s article from Unit 02
The Survey of Scottish Witchcraft
Any of the assigned Ares or textbook readings (incl. Chapter 2 on trial process)
If you use or refer to the online unit content, please provide a footnote showing which section you are drawing this information from, but do NOT include this as one of your scholarly secondary sources in your bibliography. This is considered “lecture content” and, just like in an in-person-class, you wouldn’t include your lecture notes as scholarly “research” for an essay, so please do not do so here. Please do not use or rely on any outside sources for this assignment. All research and source analysis should be restricted to the sources and readings assigned within this course.
Chicago Style
Please use Chicago Style to format your footnotes and bibliography. The bibliography should be separated into primary and secondary sources, and all footnotes should include specific page numbers (not the full page range of the article) to show where you are getting your information from. For how to correctly format your citations in Chicago Style, please access the Chicago Manual of Style Online through the University Library’s website (make sure you are logged in) or use the U of G Library’s Guide to Chicago Style Notes & Bibliography (be sure to click on the “More Examples” tab to see how to format citations differently for each type of source – e.g. book vs. article vs. chapter in a book with an editor).
Question to Think About
Before You Begin: Writing an Outline
Beginning with an outline can be very helpful in planning and constructing a successful essay. An outline requires you to formulate an argument about your topic, think about how to organize your discussion, and provide examples of sources you plan to use. It should be completed before you begin writing your essay. Use the following guidelines to help you plan and organize your essay. This is an optional self-assessment exercise and will not be submitted for a mark.
Introduction
Begin your essay plan with a Thesis Statement – A thesis statement is a sentence in your essay that identifies the main idea and/or central purpose of the essay. However, a thesis statement is not simply a statement regarding the general subject of the paper. Instead, a successful thesis statement clearly presents a particular argument or position that will be taken in the essay, which will be supported by specific examples and evidence in the body of the paper. It serves to organize the essay and usually appears in your introductory paragraph, often – but not always – at the end of that paragraph. It clearly states the central claim that you will try to prove. It should articulate, as clearly as possible, your central argument.
Body
Provide three major points to support your argument, with at least two to three examples/pieces of evidence from the course material to support each point. Note: this is only an essay plan; your essay may have more than three major points or additional evidence.
Point A: Write a clear topic sentence that explains what this paragraph(s) will argue, and how it will support the central argument.
Example 1
Example 2
Point B: Topic Sentence
Example 1
Example 2
Point C: Topic Sentence
Example 1
Example 2
Conclusion
Write a short paragraph that draws the essay together, tying your major points back to your thesis statement and concluding the essay. Note: this conclusion is part of your essay plan; your final essay’s conclusion can and should be developed further.
A handy hint regarding thesis statements: often our arguments evolve as we write – we sometimes don’t see every side of the argument until we have begun to write. It isn’t cheating to re-write your essay’s thesis statement after you have completed the rest of the essay and conclusion so that the thesis statement really does state exactly what it is you argue throughout the essay. For help with constructing a SMART thesis statement, please see the “Thesis Statement” Exercise in Unit 03 before you get started. If you are unsure if your thesis statement fulfills these guidelines, or would like feedback on your outline, please contact your TA. However, please make sure you email your TA well in advance of the deadline – at least one week – in order to give yourself enough time to respond to any suggestions.
Turnitin Originality Check
For this assignment, your instructor will be using TurnItIn, integrated with the Courselink Dropbox tool, to detect possible plagiarism, unauthorized collaboration or copying. See more details about use of Turnitin in the course policies in the Outline section.
In the Dropbox area, there will be two submission folders created for this assignment:
Essay 1 (Draft)
Select this folder for draft essay submission to screen your essay through Turnitin. Once you submit your essay to this folder, you will be able to see and print an originality report that shows you exactly where you have properly and improperly referenced the outside sources and materials in your assignment. DO NOT submit a draft within 24 hours of the essay deadline, as you will be in danger of not having enough time to make revisions to your essay before final submission.
Essay 1 (Final Submission)
Select this folder for final submission of your essay for marking. This must be done before the deadline. Check the Outline for specific due dates. Once you submit the final version of your essay, you will not be permitted to see the originality report. Note that you will be allowed ONE submission.
Grading Expectations
This assignment will be marked out of 100 and is worth 25% of your overall course grade. See below for a breakdown and description of marking guidelines. For more specific feedback and details, please review the assignment rubric (Tools > Rubrics).
Central Argument: 30%
The essay’s introductory paragraph introduces the topic clearly and effectively;
The introduction includes a clear and concise thesis statement that is easily recognizable;
The essay develops a central argument effectively, with each section clearly relating back to the central thesis;
The essay has a concluding paragraph that affirms the thesis presented in the introduction, but is not just a repetitive summary of the essay.
Evidence and Expository Skills: 40%
The essay is properly contextualized, demonstrating a good grasp of the chronology and historical background
The essay uses the sources effectively to develop and support its central argument;
The essay draws specific examples from both primary and secondary sources
The essay shows good research skills and a variety of perspectives, drawing on a range of sources (not just one or two sources), in order to support the essay’s central thesis.
Composition: 20%
Sentences are written clearly using standard English spelling and grammar;
Paragraphs are organized and structured properly and are of an appropriate length;
Topic sentences are used to inform the reader of the topic of the paragraph and how the paragraph relates to the central argument of the essay;
There are no typographical, spelling, punctuation, and syntax errors.
References: 10%
Footnotes (NOT in-text citations or endnotes) are used appropriately;
Chicago Manual of Style is used for footnotes and bibliography;
Bibliography is included at the end of the essay and is divided into first a primary source section and then a secondary source section. All entries are listed alphabetically.

Is it ethical for a business to accept government incentives in all cases?

Read Michigan Tax Incentives—Corporate Welfare? and A Primer on Certificated Credits Under the Michigan Business Tax.
(Note: When you click on the Forbes article, it may redirect you to the Forbes home page. To locate this article, you may need to search for the article title in the search box in the upper right-hand corner of the page or manually copy and paste the following hyperlink into your browser: https://www.forbes.com/sites/taxanalysts/2015/03/10/michigan-tax-incentives-corporate-welfare/)
Then, in your initial post, consider the following questions:
• Is it the role of government to provide incentives to business? Why or why not?
• Do you agree with Michigan’s decision to extend tax credits in the manner it has? Why or why not?
• Is it ethical for a business to accept government incentives in all cases? Alternatively, is it the fiduciary responsibility of businesses to seek government aid in every instance? Explain and defend your responses.
• How might a business that accepts incentives effectively respond to criticism that it is accepting corporate welfare?

Explain how societies (Germany, United States) with such similar domestic environments have had such different economic relations with the rest of the world?

Assignment #5 (Chapter 6)
Due Sunday, July 4
ESSAY. T Write in complete sentences. Cite
sources (include page numbers from TWCW and/or from course readings/media) for
credit.
Book name: Trade Wars Are Class Wars
1) (Three
Robert Reich Videos) A) After watching the videos, explain what leads to income
or wealth inequality in the United States. B) Name one solution to income or
wealth inequality in the United States.
2) (Chapter
6) A) What do the authors mean specifically by similiar domestic environments?
B) How could two societies (Germany, United States) with such similar domestic
enviroments have had such different economic relations with the rest of the
world?
3) (Chapter
6) “Sovereign debt is how much a
country’s government owes. It means the same thing as national debt, country
debt, or government debt because the word “sovereign” also means
national government. It often refers to how much the country owes to outside
creditors. For that reason, it’s often used interchangeably with public
debt.” (The Balance) How has American soverign debt and related
obligations come to play a special role in the international financial system?
4) (Chapter
6) A) List all the special features of the
U.S. financial system. B) How did China’s elite contribute to the US subprime
mortgage crisis?
5) (Entire
book) What is a “savings glut?” What are the A) causes and what are
the B) consequences of the Chinese and German savings glut on the United States
specifically ordinary Americans workers and households?
6) (Recorded
lecture, Pow Pt Slides, Workshop Problems) Explain the effect on the demand for
dollars in the foreign exchange market of an increase in the U.S. interest rate
differential.
7) (Recorded
lecture, Pow Pt Slides, Workshop Problems) What happens in the foreign exchange
market if the U.S. interest rate increases? What is the effect on the exchange
rate
8) (Recorded
lecture, Pow Pt Slides, Workshop Problems) What are the three balance of
payments accounts? Briefly describe them. What is the relationship among the
three?

What is the most important part of the Court Process?

Answer initial discussion post then respond to students post.

Initial Discussion Post: Must have 2 sources.
1. What is the most important part of the Court Process? Discuss.

2. Which form of ADR is most effective? Discuss

Please answer both questions and then respond to two of your classmates.

Student #1 Post:

The most important part of the Court Process is the trial. At the trial is where all evidence collected and witnesses are presented to the judge. It is at the time that a decision is made to find the defandant guilty or not guilty. This system is very important because after a long wait, investigation, and focus. This will be the time the case is closed after a decision is made.

Mediation is the most effective form of ADR. A mediator can help the parties communicate in a peaceful more effective non-threatening manner. Especially; when emotions may get in the way of a solution. This form of ADR is available at any point in the litigation process.

Office of the United States Attorneys. Accessed June 22, 2021. https://www.justice.gov/usao/justice-101/trial

Forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution. Accessed June 22, 2021. https://millerlawpc.com/alternative-dispute-resolution/

Student #2 Post:

The most important part of the court process is the trial. This is the step in which all of the pieces come together so that a decision may be made about whether or not the defendant is guilty. Not only have the lawyers involved spent time preparing for this step but it also sets up the defendant’s expectation for their future.

Alternative Dispute Resolutions are methods which may be used to solve conflicts to avoid going through the court process. This can be a preferred method given that it is a lot cheaper than court and would also lead to a more efficient resolution. The most effective form of ADR is mediation. Mediation allows for a third party mediator to work out a resolution which both parties are willing to accept. This method allows for both parties to communicate in a non-hostile environment to express their concerns and wishes while also allowing for the opposing sides to better understand the conflict and how it may be resolved. The mediator is able to guide the parties into an agreement which they may see as the best solution to the conflict at hand. The downside of this is that mediation is not binding so those involved are relying on word to see to it that whatever is agreed upon is carried out.

https://www.justice.gov/usao/justice-101/steps-federal-criminal-process

https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/alternative_dispute_resolution

Explain how Organized Crime can be associated with Narcotics sells and distribution.

As a Narcotics Detective you are assigned to a Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force. The Task Force investigates drug related crimes from the local, state and federal levels. Officers from local, state and federal agencies are all assigned to this task force to are work together.
During the course of an investigation you discover that the target of your investigation is involved in an Organized Crime Network as well as Narcotics trafficking.
Explain how Organized Crime can be associated with Narcotics sells and distribution.
How are Gangs connected to the sale of drugs and how organized crime involved in this activity?

Describe one strategy/activity you could give to families to implement at home to support their child’s development and learning.

It is important to educate parents about developmentally appropriate practices that they can implement in their home environment. Describe two ways you can support parents in working with their child at home. Describe one strategy/activity you could give to families to implement at home to support their child’s development and learning.

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)

1
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.

1
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.
Please these are the question

Discuss at least two health status indicators or disparities applicable to your target population.

Access Sentinel City. Using demographic information from the database, briefly describe a target population that is similar to a population in your community, or in a community near you that is similar. Discuss at least two health status indicators or disparities applicable to your target population. What types of information from the CLAS standards pertain to the population served by your community?( u can use the link for the CLAS standards: https://thinkculturalhealth.hhs.gov/clas/standards)

++ u can talk about the hispanic population++I have attached the demographic information of sentinel city in the attachment)
here is a link if u want to know more about the sentinel city: https://nursinganswers.net/essays/community-health-and-population-focused-nursing-action-report.php

Write about how to promote and marketing the ‘ Raisin In the Sun’ musical.

Write about how to promote and marketing the ‘ Raisin In the Sun’ musical.
Please include the 3 things below. please consider what I need to promote in New York.


-Come up with a scheme as to how you will market it?
-Create a blurb for the show
-Also create a press release announcement : here is an example
https://www.broadway.com/buzz/190275/tickets-are-now-on-sale-for-saint-joan-starringcondola-rashad/