These Subjects are for Political Science and Science Foundation. These are easy subjects and I normally always get a perfect score, I just haven't had much time. They're easy, but time consuming. Short essays and assignments.
Topic: W12 Topic Debate: US Immigration Policy This is a graded discussion: 30 points possible due Mar 26 W12 Topic Debate: US Immigration Policy 152 160 Search entries or author Since this is a group discussion, each group has its own conversation for this topic. Here are the ones you have access to: This topic was locked Mar 28 at 11:59pm. Overview • Task: Contribute to a discussion on the United States immigration policy. • Purpose: To help you further engage in this week's content as well as engage/probe your peers on their understanding. Instructions 1. Go to the following Norton & Company Inc. (http://www.wwnorton.com/college/polisci/we-the- people8/essentials/ch/13/youdecide.aspx) website and read the "Domestic Policy" article. ◦ You need to know this information to prepare to participate in the threaded discussion on immigration. 2. Use the internet to conduct research on any issues related to immigration reform that are currently being debated. Look at multiple sides of the issues so that you have a well-rounded understanding of the various viewpoints on immigration policy. 3. The class has been split up in to small groups of 5–6 people. Only the members of your group should have access to your discussion board. Post a new thread to the discussion board answering the following question: ◦ Do you support changes to current immigration policy? 4. Participate in the threaded discussion by posting a new thread in which you do the following: ◦ Claim that you do or do not support changes to US immigration policy. ◦ Identify three main reasons why you do or do not support the policy. ◦ State what you and others can do to either support or change current policy. ◾ Your thread should be at least 200 words. Only three individuals in the group can pick the same side (pro changes/against changes). If three people have already posted on the side you wanted to argue, you will need to defend the other position. This is an incentive to post early. ◾ Note: It is okay to defend a position that you don’t necessarily believe in. In this activity, I want you to defend both sides of the issue. Really stretch yourselves to think about how this issue is framed by opposing viewpoints. ◾ Note: Check the Calendar for due dates. Response Posts View the W12 Topic Debate Responses page for instructions on your response posts. Note If you have any questions about the debate or your role in it, please contact the instructor as soon as possible. Debate Rubric • 10—Original thread posted • 10—Three responses, one of them defending a position opposite to your original post • 5—Responding to classmates’ posts on your own thread • 3—Spelling and grammar • 2—Going the extra mile Unread Week 13 Assignment Packet Complete the Week 13 assignment packet according to the directions listed in I-Learn. Record your answers directly below each question. When you have finished your packet, save it and upload it to the W13 Worksheet: The Bill of Rights page on I-Learn. Part 1: "Countdown to Zero" 1. What way was (is) al-Qaeda trying to acquire a bomb? (7:35–8:10) 2. How much “loss” was acceptable in the plutonium/uranium factory in Luch (in the former USSR)? (9:43–10:00) 3. __________________ is the enemy to __________________________ (20:28–20:54) 4. Who was the “Father” of Pakistan’s nuclear bomb? (33:05–33:30) 5. Compared to other cargo, highly enriched uranium has relatively ________ radiation. (40:00–41:05) 6. Where, according to one expert, is the most dangerous place right now? (46:13–46:23) 7. How many nuclear weapons do they estimate are in the world still? (55:32–55:41) 8. How much time was Boris Yeltsin given to decide if the United States was attacking Moscow? (1:01:59–1:02:10) 9. What feelings does Gorbachev say he had concerning the failure to dissolve nuclear weapons? (1:10:00–1:10:08) 10. How many tons of HEU (Highly Enriched Uranium) do we have in the world today? (1:20:38–1:20:45) Part 2: Create a Bill of Human Rights 1. After reviewing the Declaration, have your views changed about what constitutes a human right? 2. Have any of your answers to the survey changed? 3. Make a list of at least ten rights you think everyone should have. 1. Right 2. Right 3. Right 4. Right 5. Right 6. Right 7. Right 8. Right 9. Right 10. Right 4. What should be considered human rights? 5. Are there any rights you think should be included in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights that aren’t? Part 3: Deep Questions About the Cuban Missile Crisis Each answer to the questions in both parts listed below should be one or two paragraphs that address every aspect of the question. Part A 1. What are the factors surrounding the decision to attack the Cuban Missiles? 2. What is the difference between the letter Khrushchev sent on October 26th and the Letter he sent on the 27th? List evidence to show the differences. 3. What are the consequences of military action? 4. What are the consequences of removing the missiles from Turkey? 5. What are the consequences of choosing to do nothing? 6. What would you do, if you were President Kennedy and why? Part B 1. What can be learned from the decision made by President Kennedy? 2. What can be said for the Soviet Union? 3. How was your response different from President Kennedy’s? 4. Write a two- to three-paragraph response about what you learned about the Cuban Missile Crisis and international relations that you had not realized or considered before. Week 12 Assignment Packet Complete the Week 12 assignment packet according to the directions listed in I-Learn. Record your answers directly below each question. When you have finished your packet, save it and upload it to the W12 Worksheet: Causes of Poverty page on I-Learn. Part 1: Study Guide on the Causes of Poverty Use the following table to help you identify the causes of poverty. The left side of the table (the columns in red) should be filled with the conservative views on the causes of poverty—poverty is caused by personal choices. The right side of the table (the columns in blue) should be filled with liberal views on the causes of poverty—poverty is caused by external conditions. Use the information presented in the text and some additional research to come up with what you think are the main causes of poverty as seen in both liberal and conservative viewpoints. An example related to education is provided to help you see how to fill out the table. Conservative Views on the Causes of Poverty—Personal Choices Liberal Views on the Causes of Poverty—External Conditions Cause Effect Cause Effect People choose to not to invest time, effort, and money to further their education after high school (e.g., get a college degree). People do not acquire the advanced knowledge and skills that are needed to qualify for most high-paying jobs. People have limited access to higher education institutions that they need to attend to further their education after high school. People do not acquire the advanced knowledge and skills that are needed to qualify for most high-paying jobs. Part 2: Public Policy Case Study: Quitting Smoking 1. What were some of the public policies that have led to a decreased number of smokers in the US? 2. Why do some economists argue that letting people die from smoking is good for an economy? 3. Do you think governments should legislate public policies that force people to be healthy? (Think about the soda tax in New York, fast food serving sizes, regulating what can be bought with food stamps, drinking age limits, etc.) 4. Do you think legislation that bans “negative behavior” conflicts with the eternal principle of agency? (Are we forcing people to heaven, so to speak?) W11 Essay: Community Analysis & Feedback W11 Essay: Community Analysis & Feedback Due Mar 21 by 11:59pm Points 15 Submitting a file upload File Types doc, docx, rtf, and pdf Available Mar 7 at 12am - Mar 28 at 11:59pm 22 days This assignment was locked Mar 28 at 11:59pm. Overview In this activity, you will write an essay. This activity will help enrich and deepen the concepts in Weeks 11 and 12. Your instructor will use the rubric below for grading and feedback purposes. Instructions 1. View the rubric below. 2. Read the article Asteroids and dinosaurs: Unexpected twists and an unfinished story 3. Write an essay about the role of community analysis and feedback in Walter Alvarez's work (about 300 words). 4. After submitting your essay, post your essay and a link to your article to this week's discussion board, W11–12 Peer Feedback: Essay Discussion. Total Points: 15.0 W11 Essay Submission Rubric Criteria Ratings Pts 3.0 pts 3.0 pts 3.0 pts 3.0 pts 3.0 pts COPYRIGHT 2020 BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY-IDAHO Spelling and Grammar 3.0 pts Level 5 No impediment to comprehension due to grammar. No obvious spelling errors. 2.4 pts Level 4 One or two places were unclear due to grammar and/or spelling. 1.8 pts Level 3 Multiple grammar and/or spelling errors which required rereading entire sentences. 1.2 pts Level 2 Every sentence contains a spelling or grammar error significant enough to require rereading. 0.6 pts Level 1 Little attempt was made at proper grammar, spelling, or punctuation. 0.0 pts Level 0 No attempt was made at proper grammar, spelling, or punctuation. Assignment Requirements 3.0 pts Level 5 300 minimum word count. Turnitin Similarity Score equal to or less than 20%. 2.4 pts Level 4 Turnitin Similarity Score equal to or less than 25%. 1.8 pts Level 3 Less than 150 words. Turnitin Similarity Score equal to or less than 30%. 1.2 pts Level 2 Turnitin Similarity Score equal to or less than 35%. 0.6 pts Level 1 Less than 50 words. Turnitin Similarity Score less than 40%. 0.0 pts Level 0 Summary of Reading 3.0 pts Level 5 Clear, concise and interesting explanation of what was read. Obvious interest and curiosity stimulated by the subject matter. 2.4 pts Level 4 Clear and concise