Wendy Duvall Testimony: I've known Tom Randall for three years, and he's one of the finest and most responsible people I know. Tom is a serious student, and he is also a very caring person. He plans to be a teacher and works as a volunteer with special education students in a local school. He would never do anything to intentionally hurt anyone. His only purpose in having the Halloween party was for people to enjoy themselves. He paid for the whole thing himself! As far as people drinking is concerned, the fact is that drinking is one of the major social activities on campus. Virtually everyone drinks, from their first semester until their last. It's just the way things are here. People just don't pay attention to the drinking age on campus. It's as if the college is its own little world, with its own rules. The people at the party weren't drinking because Tom was pressuring or encouraging them to. They were drinking because that's what they do when they go to parties. If Tom hadn't had alcohol there, people would have gone out and
brought
some back-or gone to a party that did have alcohol. I didn't see Tom talk to Kelly, but he was circulating, trying to be a good host, seeing if people needed anything. He certainly wouldn't try to "pressure" someone into having a drink they didn't want to have. What happened with Kelly was a terrible, unfortunate accident—it certainly is something Tom should not be held responsible for.
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For a description of the various types of questions you may encounter in an assessment, click here to view the Submission Instructions page. Outside sources are not required; however, when directly quoted or paraphrased works of others are used in any manner, the writer is obligated to properly cite the source of the original material. To view your Written Response Grading Rubric, click here. QUESTION 1 Wendy Duvall Testimony: I've known Tom Randall for three years, and he's one of the finest and most responsible people I know. Tom is a serious student, and he is also a very caring person. He plans to be a teacher and works as a volunteer with special education students in a local school. He would never do anything to intentionally hurt anyone. His only purpose in having the Halloween party was for people to enjoy themselves. He paid for the whole thing himself! As far as people drinking is concerned, the fact is that drinking is one of the major social activities on campus. Virtually 15 points Save Answer Question Completion Status: https://online.waldorf.edu/webapps/assessment/take/launch.jsp?course_assessment_id=_406846_1&course_id=_74140_1&content_id=_4724725_1&step=null# http://online.waldorf.edu/csu_content/waldorf_content/zulu/common_files/instructions/submissions/submissioninstructions.pdf http://online.waldorf.edu/csu_content/waldorf_content/zulu/common_files/instructions/submissions/assessmentrubric.pdf 12/16/17, 2:39 PMTake Test: Final Assessment – HUM 1020-W12Dw-3B18-S4, ... Page 2 of 6https://online.waldorf.edu/webapps/assessment/take/launch.jsp?cours…ent_id=_406846_1&course_id=_74140_1&content_id=_4724725_1&step=null Path: p Words:0 everyone drinks, from their first semester until their last. It's just the way things are here. People just don't pay attention to the drinking age on campus. It's as if the college is its own little world, with its own rules. The people at the party weren't drinking because Tom was pressuring or encouraging them to. They were drinking because that's what they do when they go to parties. If Tom hadn't had alcohol there, people would have gone out and brought some back-or gone to a party that did have alcohol. I didn't see Tom talk to Kelly, but he was circulating, trying to be a good host, seeing if people needed anything. He certainly wouldn't try to "pressure" someone into having a drink they didn't want to have. What happened with Kelly was a terrible, unfortunate accident—it certainly is something Tom should not be held responsible for. A: Gathering and Weighing the Evidence: Explain what may have shaped Wendy Duvall’s perceptual lens and what effect this may have on her credibility? Your response should be at least 75 words in length. Arial 3 (12pt) QUESTION 2 Defense lawyers and prosecutors cross-examine the witnesses in order to help determine the credibility of the witnesses and the accuracy of their testimony. B. Asking Important Questions: Imagine that you are the defense lawyer. Ask Helen Brooks one question of fact and explain why your question in important. Your response should be at least 75 words in length. Arial 3 (12pt) 15 points Save Answer javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; 12/16/17, 2:39 PMTake Test: Final Assessment – HUM 1020-W12Dw-3B18-S4, ... Page 3 of 6https://online.waldorf.edu/webapps/assessment/take/launch.jsp?cours…ent_id=_406846_1&course_id=_74140_1&content_id=_4724725_1&step=null Path: p Words:0 Path: p Words:0 QUESTION 3 One of the important goals of critical thinking is developing beliefs about the world that are well- founded. Often this process involves analyzing and synthesizing a variety of accounts in an effort to determine "what really happened." Analyze and synthesize the testimony presented by the witnesses as you answer the question below. C. Constructing Knowledge: Do you believe that Mr. Randall was aware that Ms. Greene was intoxicated when she left his party? Do you believe he knew—or should have known— she would be driving home? Explain the reasons for your conclusion. Your response should be at least 75 words in length. Arial 3 (12pt) 15 points Save Answer QUESTION 4 Dr. Richard Cutler (defense witness): I am a psychologist in private practice, and I am also employed by the university to be available for students who need professional assistance. The misuse of alcohol is a problem of all youth in 15 points Save Answer javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; 12/16/17, 2:39 PMTake Test: Final Assessment – HUM 1020-W12Dw-3B18-S4, ... Page 4 of 6https://online.waldorf.edu/webapps/assessment/take/launch.jsp?cours…ent_id=_406846_1&course_id=_74140_1&content_id=_4724725_1&step=null Path: p Words:0 our society, not just college students. For example, a recent study by the surgeon general's office shows that one in three teenagers consumes alcohol every week. This is an abuse that leads to traffic deaths, academic difficulties, and acts of violence. Another study based on a large, nationally representative sample indicates that although college students are more likely to use alcohol, they tend to drink less quantity per drinking day than non-students of the same age. In other words, college students are more social drinkers than problem drinkers. Another sample of undergraduate students found that college drinking is not as widespread as many people think. The clear conclusion is that while drinking certainly takes place on college campuses, it is no greater a problem than in the population at large. What causes the misuse of alcohol? Well, certainly the influence of friends, whether in college or out, plays a role. But it is not the only factor. To begin with, there is evidence that family history is related to alcohol abuse. For example, one survey of college students found greater problem drinking among students whose parent or grandparent had been diagnosed (or treated) for alcoholism. Another study found that college students who come from families with high degrees of conflict display a greater potential for alcoholism. Another important factor in the misuse of alcohol by young people is advertising. A recent article entitled "It isn't Miller time yet, and this Bud's not for you" underscores the influence advertisers exert on the behavior of our youth. By portraying beer drinkers as healthy, fun-loving, attractive young people, they create role models that many youths imitate. In the same way that cigarette advertisers used to encourage smoking among our youth—without regard to the health hazards—so alcohol advertisers try to sell as much booze as they can to whomever will buy it—no matter what the consequences. A final factor in the abuse of alcohol is the people themselves. Although young people are subject to a huge number of influences, in the final analysis, they are free to choose what they want to do. They don't have to drink, no matter what the social pressures. In fact, many students resist these pressures and choose not to drink. And if they do drink, they don't have to get behind the wheel of a car. D: Evaluating Expert Testimony: Is the information provided by Dr. Cutler relevant to the guilt or innocence of Tom Randall? Why, or why not? Your response should be at least 75 words in length. Arial 3 (12pt) QUESTION 5 Prosecution Summation: We are in this courtroom today because Melissa Anderson's young life was tragically ended as a direct result of irresponsible behavior on the part of the defendant, Thomas Randall, who served Kelly Greene alcohol and encouraged her to drink, knowing that she was three years underage. 20 points Save Answer javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; javascript:; 12/16/17, 2:39 PMTake Test: Final Assessment – HUM 1020-W12Dw-3B18-S4, ... Page 5 of 6https://online.waldorf.edu/webapps/assessment/take/launch.jsp?cours…ent_id=_406846_1&course_id=_74140_1&content_id=_4724725_1&step=null Path: p Words:0 Too often in criminal trials the victim is forgotten, while attention becomes focused on the lives of the living. Certainly this event is a tragedy for Mr. Randall and Ms. Greene, but it is a far greater tragedy for Melissa and her loved ones. She will never have the opportunity to live the rest of her life, and if people like Mr. Randall are permitted to act illegally without punishment, there will be many more tragedies like Melissa's in the future. When Mr. Randall provided alcohol and encouraged drinking for underage minors at his party, he was violating the law. And when Ms. Greene, one of these underage minors, left his party drunk, got behind a wheel, and killed an innocent human being, Tom Randall became an accessory to this senseless murder. Similarly, the university must assume its share of the blame. As the investigator into the death of the woman who fell to her death at a fraternity party noted: "If universities and colleges want to teach responsibility, there might be something to be said for teaching observance of the law—simply because it is the law." If Mr. Randall had displayed respect for the law, then none of these events would have occurred, and Melissa would be alive today. We have heard experts describe the destructive role that alcohol plays on college campuses and the devastating results of alcohol abuse. Students, in flagrant violation of the law, have made drinking a more common college activity than attending class or studying. When young, impressionable people like Kelly Greene enter these "hangover universities," they are immediately drawn into a destructive alcoholic web—seduced, cajoled, and pressured to enter this culture of underage drinkers. And who creates this culture and its pressure? People like Thomas Randall, who "innocently" give booze parties for underage students and actively encourage them to drink. If students like Mr. Randall acted in a responsible and law-abiding fashion, then new students would not be seduced and pressured into these destructive behaviors. Violent tragedies associated with alcohol abuse would not occur, and students could focus on productive activities—like learning. We have heard testimony that Mr. Randall was not an innocent participant in these events—he knew Ms. Greene was underage, he actively cajoled and encouraged her to get drunk, and he let her go home alone knowing she was in no condition to drive safely. Mr. Randall is not an evil person, but he is guilty of criminally irresponsible behavior, and he must be held accountable for his actions. Society must protect our young people from