...Critical Thinking Paper Instructions Before you begin writing your paper, you should first consider which formatting style that you will be using. In this course, we allow you to choose the one that you are more familiar with, or the one that will ultimately be the style most often used within your major. (See Formatting Style document) This is a research paper, not a Discussion Board Forum, so it is expected that your paper will be formatted and cited using one of the following styles: current APA, MLA, or Turabian format. Requirements: 1. Cover page – This is the first page to be included in your paper (based on the formatting style that you will be using, see the sample papers in Blackboard). a. APA: For this course, a Summary or Abstract is not required. b. MLA: This format does not require a title page, but does have a specific format for Ssudent information. 2. Content pages – These pages will contain your content and fulfill the requirements as listed below. c. Be sure to complete the minimum word count (500–1,000 words). i. Do NOT include the question as part of your word count Use only your answers. ii. Direct quotations must be short and limited. iii. Include your word count at the bottom of the paper. iv. NOTE: Submissions totaling fewer than 250 words will not receive credit. d. Quotations and material used from other sources must be cited using current APA, MLA or Turabian. You...
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...Critical Thinking Assignment Instructions Overview: 1. Answer the following questions in 2 clearly separate parts I, II (500 words). 2. Be sure to answer every question. 3. Meeting the minimum word count as required for each part (I, II) is important. a. Do NOT include the question as part of your word count b. Direct quotations should be short and limited 4. Quotations and material used from other sources should be cited using current APA, MLA, or Turabian formatting (whichever corresponds to your degree program). 5. Check your work for spelling and grammatical errors. 6. Be sure to do your own work, do not plagiarize. I. Part One: (250 words) 1. Select ONE of the worldviews (Secular Humanism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam) that have been considered in the course content. 2. Using course content and/or sources outside of the course, complete the following- How would the worldview that you selected answer: i. The Question of Origin - ii. The Question of Identity - iii. The Question of Meaning/Purpose - iv. The Question of Morality - v. The Question of Destiny - * An overview of these questions can be found in chapter 4 of the Weider & Gutierrez text Consider. II. Part Two: (250 words) 3. Compare and contrast your selected worldview’s answers (as given in Part One) to a Biblical/Christian worldview. 4. Do not just copy and paste, but you...
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...and presentations related to human development. * Your Christian/Other worldview – this implies that you understand your worldview and clearly define how it relates to the theories discussed. 2. Don’t forget to note your due dates. Example: Discussion Board Forum 1 Topic: We like to have things in systems and theories. It gives us a framework to work with as we try to understand the world around us in many areas of life. You will find five major developmental theories presented in your reading assignment. After studying these theories, you will discover that they each have a distinct perspective on human development and how experiences and behaviors change over time. Using your assigned reading and presentations, discuss areas of theory or theories that you can use from your Christian worldview or worldview that you hold. Your thread is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday and your two replies are due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday. 3. Review the Grading Rubric provided for the Discussion Board Forums. When grading your submission, I will use this rubric to determine your grade. You will want to refer to this rubric as you write the discussion board response. Note that there are five areas: Critical Thinking, Connections, Uniqueness, Timeliness and Stylistics. The feedback noted on this sample rubric indicates the following: This student exhibited great critical thinking skills. He or she generally stayed on topic, but did not connect his/her...
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...Apologetics Application Paper: Part 1 Submission Form APOL 500 November 5, 2014 1. Target Audience: Atheist 2. Summary of Significant Elements of the Worldview of the Target Audience: Douglas Groothuis stated in his writings that “ Our worldview shapes who we are and what we do. We are driven by our deepest beliefs, and interpret the world according to them, often almost automatically.” (pg.75) Atheist do not believe that God exist, they believe a lot in matter. I think that you must know something about the Bible before you can have a Christian worldview. One of the residents that I work with is an atheist, and he has no explanation for being an atheist, except, because he wants to. It is the way he was taught as a child that is the problem. 3. Ideas of How Christianity Can Address the Worldview: The Christian worldview summons people to follow Christ, to recognize, and obey the truth that sets them free. The atheist are very committed in what they believe, and a Christian is very committed in what they believe. There are different parts of beliefs. There is deism, naturalism and the New Age way of thinking. (Groothuis, pg.75) 4. Preliminary List of Issues to Be Addressed in the Final Paper: * The Atheistic Arguments, Errors, and Insights. * What is the causes of Atheism? * How new is the New Age Atheism? 5. Preliminary Bibliography Craig, William Lane. “Classical Apologetics.” In Five Views on Apologetics, edited by Steven...
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...the following worldviews (Secular Humanism, Hinduism, Buddhism, or Islam) that have been considered in the course content. o Identify the worldview that you have selected on your Title page (APA, MLA, or Turabian). o Using course content and additional sources outside of the course, complete the following: Note: This is a “Critical Thinking” assignment so you must go beyond just giving factual content, and demonstrate your comprehension of the material. To accomplish this, the assignment will be asking you to “compare and contrast” your selected worldview (Secular Humanism, Hinduism, Buddhism, or Islam) with the biblical worldview. • Compare: To speak of or represent as similar; to liken. • Contrast: To set in opposition … in order to show strikingly their different qualities or characteristics, and compare their superiorities or defects. In your paper, you must follow the outline and answer the questions below. How would the worldview that you selected answer these 5 worldview questions: 1. The Question of Origin – (How did life begin? How did mankind come into existence?) i. How would your selected worldview answer this question? ii. Compare and Contrast this with how the biblical worldview would answer this question. 2. The Question of Identity – (What does it mean to be human? Are humans more important than animals?) i. How would your selected worldview answer this question? ii. Compare and Contrast this with how the biblical worldview would answer this...
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...Running Head: Critical Thinking Assignment 1 My Critical Thinking Paper Celestial Nikodemski APOL 104 Sept 30th, 2013 Running Head: Critical Thinking Assignment 2 Part I. The Question of Origin: The question of origin is answered by Hinduism in that they believe everything has always existed and everything is apart of God. They believe that God and the universe are the same. Hindus or Hinduism think that they have always existed and do not have a creator by any means. The God we know is viewed as an infinite, impersonal source. (Gutierrez and Weider 2011) The Question of Identity: The followers of Hinduism believe everything is spiritual or sacred. They like Christians believe a man’s soul is eternal, but when their soul (which they refer to as Atman) reaches Nirvana will become one with Brahman. They also believe in incarnation which can be determined or influenced by karma. (Gutierrez and Weider 2011) The Question of Meaning or Purpose: Hindus see everything as an illusion, a dream, or a mirage. They say that the life that is around us does not really exist as we know it or as we see it. People in general do not grow to understand that the life cycle is birth, death, and rebirth. (Gutierrez and Weider 2011) The Question of Morality: The Hinduism worldview answers the question of morality...
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...USE THIS TEMPLATE FOR ORGANIZING YOUR PAPER. ALSO, CAEFULLY FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AS PORVIDED IN THE INSTRUCTIONS PAGE Your Name (This should be the heading on all your written work) Course and Section Number Date submitted Critical Thinking Assignment (Center the Assignment title) Introduction/Abstract (Optional – Here you can describe the worldview you are analyzing and give some of the history of its origin and development if you like.) Part I - Analysis of ______________________ (Your selected Religion/Philosophy) (Each paragraph to follow must minimally be supported by one properly cited reference to your assigned study materials, or outside sources using APA formatting. Remember that you must use three sources throughout the paper, two of which are your assigned sources; you may refer to outside references but make sure they are properly documented. Remember that every claim made by the religion/philosophy must be properly documented). Origin (Each of these categories should be treated with a separate paragraph properly titled. Do not discuss the origin of the religion itself, but how the religion answers the origin questions). Identity Meaning Morality Destiny Part II – Comparison and Contrast of ______________ with a Biblical Worldview (In the following comparison and contrast section you must document all religious and theological claims you make. For Christianity you must use Scripture, for the other religion/philosophy you...
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...Course Syllabus ------------------------------------------------- PHIL 201 Philosophy and Contemporary Ideas Course Description A survey of the major positions and figures in philosophy and the cultural worldviews and practical applications that derive from them, focusing specifically on theism, naturalism and humanism in contemporary thought. Rationale PHIL 201’s purpose extends beyond degree completion to the spiritual edification of Liberty University students both as disciples of Christ and ambassadors of the Christian faith. It equips students to defend their faith against the intellectual attacks of non-believers by exposing the issues and problems of philosophy. I. Prerequisites None II. Required Resource Purchases Dew, J. K., & Foreman, M. W. (2014). How do we know? Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. ISBN: 9780830840366. (E-book available through MBS Direct). Evans, C. S., & Manis, R. Z. (2009). Philosophy of religion: Thinking about faith (2nd ed.). Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. ISBN: 9780830838769. Foreman, M. W. (2014). Prelude to philosophy. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. ISBN: 9780830839605. (E-book available through MBS Direct). Hasker, W. (1983). Metaphysics: constructing a worldview. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. ISBN: 9780877843412. Holmes, A. F. (2007). Ethics: approaching moral decisions (2nd ed.). Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. ISBN: 9780830828036. Disclaimer: The above resources...
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...Media Bias assignment Week 3 HUM/111 06/10/2012 GORSHA GALBRAITH Making critical evaluation is essential to understanding the underlying facts from media. The Travyon Martin & George Zimmerman case was well known issue in today’s society. Many news stations displayed Travyon depicted as an innocent boy and Zimmerman as a ruthless individual. The media facts were concerned with the entertainment and not the facts; it seemed like each news station was investigating the truth of story, but promoting Zimmerman as a prejudice blood thirsty killer. The Media used bias to depict each individual Travyon and Zimmerman, depending on the news station the media can make anyone seem like the villain in child’s story, the question to ask one’s self is this fair? There have been so many inaccurate information in the new media who can keep track of the assumption and misleading information; some of the information cannot place the role of Zimmerman in the event of the shooting. I believing reading between the lines in any media story or reading a book is essential, if the person and media don’t gather enough Intel it the new article or information is invalid cannot live up as facts, but most individuals don’t read between the media words of facts, not everything is the truth, the truth is whatever sound reasonable in the sake of inaccuracies errors, or bias statement in the media. Long story short, the media will entertain, post valid Intel from time to time, but not all the Intel from...
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...contains 2 Set of Papers/PPT for all Assignments (Except Week 2 Cultural Considerations Presentation, only 1 Set for it) PSY 450Week 1 Discussion Question 1 PSY 450Week 1 Discussion Question 2 PSY 450 Week 1 Individual Assignment Introduction to Cross-Cultural Psychology Paper (New) (2 Papers) PSY 450 Week 2 Discussion Question 1 PSY 450 Week 2 Discussion Question 2 PSY 450 Week 2 Cultural Considerations Presentation PSY 450 Week 2 Intelligence Testing Article Analysis (2 Brochure) PSY 450 Week 3 Discussion Question 1 PSY 450 Week 3 Discussion Question 2 ------------------------------------------------------------- PSY 450 Week 1 Discussion Question 1 FOR MORE CLASSES VISIT www.psy450study.com What is critical thinking? What characteristics do critical thinkers demonstrate? Why is critical thinking important in the field of cross cultural psychology? ------------------------------------------------------------- PSY 450 Week 1 Discussion Question 2 FOR MORE CLASSES VISIT www.psy450study.com Has psychology been used to support sexism, cultural imperialism, and racism? Why or why not? ------------------------------------------------------------- PSY 450 Week 1 Individual Assignment Introduction to Cross-Cultural Psychology Paper (New) (2 Papers) FOR MORE CLASSES VISIT www.psy450study.com This tutorial contains 2 Papers Choose one of the case studies provided in the electronic readings for Week One. Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you...
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...A 4-MAT Review System: Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity Summary The book that will be reviewed in this paper is Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity, which was written by David N. Entwistle. This book was meant for secular, spiritual, and Christian counselors. Entwistle wrote this book to teach these counselors how they can successfully integrate psychology and Christianity together. It is important to do this because there is a history of conflict that exists between science and religion as well as supernaturalism and naturalism. Science, being naturalistic, believes in things that can be observed and measured which conflicts with religion, which is super-naturalistic, since most things relating to it cannot be observed or measured. Thus began the conflict of science and religion. Entwistle (2010b) spoke of the conflict Galileo had because he believed in the science experiments he had conducted. These experiments taught that the universe does not revolve around Earth, the heliocentric model, however this conflicted with the church and its religious beliefs since they believed in the Aristotelian model (Entwistle, 2010b). After pushing for his beliefs in his books, he received punishment after the second book was released. Entwistle (2010a p. 8) also brought to our attention the question asked by Tertullian, “What indeed has Athens to do with Jerusalem?” This is asking us if there is harmony that exists between the church and teaching...
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...FINANCIAL ANALYSIS MBA643 COURSE MODULE © Copyright Belhaven University | Updated April 2015 1 COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is an overview of financial analysis that advances decision-making in the modern business environment. This course is intended to show students the format and content of corporate annual financial statements. Financial statement analysis will be highlighted with an emphasis on cash flow analysis and the cash budget. The use of financial ratios will be introduced along with the time value of money. There is an introduction to managerial accounting concepts, relevant costs in managerial decision-making, and capital budgeting techniques. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT This course was developed by Dr. Geoffrey Goldsmith and Dr. Marsha James of the graduate faculty of the School of Business at Belhaven University (Jackson, MS, campus). TOPICS Application of honesty and business ethics in corporate finance Biblical perspective on investing and risk/return Contents of the corporate annual reports Financial statements and cash flow Cash budget Analysis of financial statements through the use of financial ratios Time value of money Flexible budgeting Managerial accounting concepts Capital budgeting techniques COURSE OBJECTIVES Identify the Christian principles of honesty and greed as they relate to financial reporting and ethical business practices. Discuss the importance...
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...Bobbi Secrist HUM/111 Critical and Creative Thinking Kathy Kildow The first article that I came across when I did a search for national politics was one done by fox news, but since I have a bias against fox news I decided not to go with that one because I was not sure I could remain objective. The reason for my bias against them is that they have a reputation for having a particular political bias and I didn’t want that opinion to hinder my review of the article. Instead I have chosen to go with an article from The New York Times politics page entitled “9 Swing States, Critical to Presidential Race, Are Mixed Lot”. The reporting was clear and concise with plenty of depth and insight about the nine swing states for the presidential race: Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Nevada, New Hampshire, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin. While the story did not consider alternative perspectives or worldviews it did report some very interesting facts without making assumptions. All political implications of which candidate could get the swing states were emphasized and I don’t feel that anything was ignored, but I do feel that the writer showed a little bit of disrespect to our president. Before President Obama I have never seen a president referred to as “Mr. Obama” or simply “Obama” but that is almost always the case with this president and I feel that does show a certain amount of bias. It is important to make distinctions when undertaking a critical evaluation because there...
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...B., & Beyer, B. (2008). Encountering the Old Testament (w/CD) (2nd ed.). Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House. [ISBN: 978-0801031700] Clowney, E. (2013). The unfolding mystery (2nd ed.). Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R Publishing. [ISBN: 978-1596388925] Optional (but Recommended) American Psychological Association. (2009). Concise rules of APA style (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. [ISBN: 978-1-4338-0560-8] Student Learning Objectives 1. In this course the student will obtain a basic understanding of major themes that emerge from a reading of the Old Testament. 2. The student will be able to articulate a broad understanding of particular topics related to the literature as reflected in the topic paper. 3. The student will have read the Old Testament sections assigned by the professor in their entirety. 4. The student should be able to develop an appreciation for the relevancy of Israel’s literature for our contemporary context. System Requirements A positive...
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...Publishing Limited. www.emeraldinsight.com A Dynamic Theory of Leadership Development Abstract Purpose - The paper offers a dynamic theory of leadership development. Design/methodology/approach – The paper examines selected leadership literature through the lens of theory building blocks. It identifies the role of the ideal goal in leadership and its importance in developing the psychological aspect of leadership. Findings – The paper posits that leadership is a developmental process, which is based on the type of choice a leader makes. While choice implies that two good options are always available from which to select, one should make choices in accordance with his worldview, looking for affiliation (i.e. the Theta worldview), or looking for achievement (i.e. the Lambda worldview). Consequently, leaders need to recognise that the choices they make for organisational activities have to fit their own worldview. Pursuing the fit between one’s worldview and planned organisational activities ensures that leaders continuously improve their ethical behaviour. The paper concludes with the presentation of a dynamic theory of leadership, which is based on the assumption that one can only strive toward truly ethical leadership with the knowledge that this goal is beyond human capacity. 1 Research limitations/implications – Being a theory-based exploration, the paper does not provide empirical examples of how this theory might be applied in practice. Originality/value – The...
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