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September 30, 2025
September 30, 2025

COVID-19 Economic Impacts

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COVID-19 Economic Impacts

Prior to beginning work on this assignment,

· Review Chapter 10 of Macroeconomics: Private and Public Choice.

· Review Special Topic 5 of Macroeconomics: Private and Public Choice (pages 441 to 448).

· Review Chapters 1, 3, and 6 of Inflation: What It Is, Why It’s Bad, and How to Fix It.

· For this assignment, assume the role of an economic advisor to Steve Forbes. Using this week’s required resources and at least two additional credible sources, prepare an 8-10 slide audio (I Will do the Auto) PowerPoint presentation, with speaker notes, to communicate with Mr. Forbes about the pandemic’s causes and responses.

COVID-19 Economic Impacts

· Address the following questions in your presentation:

· What was the economic impact of COVID-19? Address any monetary and fiscal policies used during or after COVID-19.

· Has the crisis changed the structure of the U.S. economy?

· Were there differences between countries on how they handled the crisis? Provide at least one economic policy example.

· What economic advice would you give Mr. Forbes to avoid difficulties in similar situations?

· In this presentation include an additional section with the following:

· Explain economic activity during or after COVID-19 using research from the library and/or an online article. Be sure to include the reference material for the article.

· Analyze the underlining fiscal and monetary policies (if any) inherent within your selected article.

· Summarize the economic principles you have learned from your selected article and how they could apply to modern government policy.

· The COVID-19: Causes and Responses audio presentation

· must be eight to ten slides in length (not including title and references slides) and formatted according to APA Style.

Must include a separate title page with the following:

· Title of paper in bold font

· Space should appear between the title and the rest of the information on the title page.

· Student’s name

· Name of institution

· Course name and number

· Instructor’s name

· Due date

Must utilize academic voice.

Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.

Must use at least seven credible sources in addition to the course text.

Must document any information used from sources in APA Style.

Should avoid over-dependence on direct quotes

· Direct quotes are a great way to strengthen our assertions and provide support. However, be sure to avoid using excessive direct quotes in lieu of original thought. Direct quotes will not meet the requirement for analysis, application, and critical thinking. Please ensure to not overuse direct quotes so that you can avoid losing points for this.

  • What was the economic impact of COVID-19 and what monetary and fiscal policies were used?,

  • Has the crisis changed the structure of the U.S. economy?,

  • Were there differences between countries in handling the crisis, and what is one example?,

  • What economic advice should be given to avoid future difficulties?,

  • How did economic activity evolve during or after COVID-19 and what policies were reflected in scholarly research?

September 30, 2025
September 30, 2025

Peer Reply Guidelines

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Peer Reply Guidelines
possible by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of the assigned Module: Week. For each thread, you
must support your assertions with at least 3 peer-reviewed, scholarly citations (besides the
possible use of the course texts and the Bible) in current APA format. Each reply must
incorporate at least 1 peer-reviewed, scholarly citation (besides your peer’s citation/reference and
the possible use of the course texts and the Bible) in current APA format. Any external sources
cited must have been published within the last five years. Acceptable sources include scholarly
articles, the course textbooks, the Bible, etc.). Biblical integration is NOT required.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
• Bold print are suggested headings or action words that should help you be successful in
completing your thread. Suggested headings for replies: Peer’s Point, Support/Refute/
Addition
• Provide a complete academic and scholarly peer response identifying a point in the
classmate’s original post and expound upon it (i.e., writing as a consultant TO a business
decision-maker with the context of your original and a peers thread) taking a support,
refute or additive perspective (not writing to your peer directly). Salutory-type comments
such as ‘Thanks, Sue. . ..” or “I loved your post. . .,” or, “Your sources are awesome. . .”,
or “I agree with your post” are not included in the word count and should be omitted
(cover and references are also not included in the word count).
• NOTE: In your reply post, you ARE influenced by your peer, so, when using/referring
to a peer’s main thread, you must cite them and include them in the Reference listing.
• Paste your text directly into the message window in the Learning Management System.
• Materials submitted to fulfill requirements in one course may not be submitted in another
Peer Reply Guidelines

Peer Reply Guidelines

course.
• Be sure to use current APA formatting for all elements of your main threads and replies.
• Scholarly sources must have publication dates within the past 5 years. Do not use any
books other than the Bible, and our other course textbooks (if applicable).
• In-text citations are required to support your statements, points, assertions, issues,
arguments, concerns, paragraph topic sentences, and statements of fact and opinion.
• Sources of information from Wikipedia, dictionaries, and encyclopedias will not be
accepted.
• All parts of the assignment must be based on scholarly, academic work.
• Avoid clichés, slang, jargon, exaggerations, abbreviations, figurative language, and
language that is too informal and too subjective.

  • What are the requirements for posting a peer reply?,

  • How many words should the reply be?,

  • What type of sources must be cited and how recent?,

  • What headings are suggested for structuring the reply?,

  • What types of comments should be avoided in the reply?

September 26, 2025
September 26, 2025

Nuclear Reactions & Light

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Nuclear Reactions & Light

Scientists such as Heinrich Hertz, Philipp Lenard, Max Planck, and Albert Einstein made scientific contributions that ultimately demonstrated that light is electromagnetic radiation, and that it has a “dual nature.” Some electromagnetic phenomena are best explained with a particle model, and some with a wave model. In a sense, “wave” and “particle” are just easy mental models for light. We employ them because we are used to seeing waves and particles—such as those in water waves and baseballs—in our daily lives. Electromagnetic radiation is a basic concept in physics, but it doesn’t fit completely into one of these neat little boxes.

Research and discuss at least one modern technology that employs electromagnetic radiation and that can be explained by the wave model, the particle model, or a combination of the two. Some possible technologies include solar panels, burglar alarms, cameras, and cell phones.

Nuclear Reactions & Light

Research Fusion and Fission Reactions

Read about Nuclear power and then search the internet for more information about fission and fusion reactions. Use the search terms:

  • deuterium-tritium fusion reaction
  • uranium-235 fission reaction
  • plutonium-239 fission reaction

Part A

Why is the deuterium-tritium reaction the most promising nuclear fusion reaction for future energy production?

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Part B

Why is uranium-235 the most common isotope for nuclear fission in current use in nuclear power generation?

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Part C

Why is it advantageous to produce plutonium-239?

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Nuclear Reactions & Light

Calculations

Complete the calculations for each nuclear reaction listed below.

Use these resources to better understand the activity at hand and to help in your tasks:

Conversions:

  • 1MeV = 1.6 x 10-13 J
  • Energy use per person per year in the United States = 3.5 x 1011 Joules
    (estimated, varies by source, August 2009)
  • Approximate population of USA: 310,000,000

Question 1

Deuterium-Tritium Fusion Reaction

Given: energy released = 17.59 MeV per deuterium/tritium reaction pair (mass = 5 amu)

Part A

List the balanced nuclear reaction.

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Part B

Determine the energy released per kilogram of fuel used.

  • Given MeV per reaction, calculate energy in joules per kilogram of reactants.
  • Consider 1 mole of tritium plus 1 mole of deuterium to be a mole of “reactions” (total molar mass = 5 grams).

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Part C

Determine the mass of fuel required for the expected energy consumption in the United States for the next 10 years.

  • Energy use per person per year in the United States = 3.5 × 1011 joules.
  • Base your calculations on a current population of 310,000,000.

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Question 2

Uranium-235 Fission

Given: energy released = about 200 MeV per individual reaction (mass = 235 amu)

Part A

Find the balanced nuclear reaction.

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Part B

Determine the energy released per kilogram of fuel used.

  • Given MeV per reaction, calculate energy in joules per kilogram of reactants.
  • Consider 1 mole of uranium-235 to be a mole of “reactions” (molar mass = 235 grams).

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Part C

Determine the mass of fuel required for the expected energy consumption in the United States for the next 10 years:

  • Provide the energy use per person per year in the United States = 3.5 × 1011 joules.
  • Base your calculations on a current population of 310,000,000.

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Question 3

Plutonium-239

Given: energy released = about 200 MeV per individual reaction (mass = 239 amu)

Part A

List the balanced nuclear reaction.

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Part B

Determine the energy released per kilogram of fuel used.

  • Given MeV per reaction, calculate energy in joules per kilogram of reactants.
  • Consider 1 mole of plutonium-239 to be a mole of “reactions” (molar mass = 239 grams).

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Part C

Determine the mass of fuel required for the expected energy consumption in the United States for the next 10 years.

  • Energy use per person per year in the United States = 3.5 × 1011 joules.
  • Base your calculations on a current population of 310,000,000.

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Analysis and Conclusions

Write a summary of your findings from the calculations section above. Discuss information from your research and the pros and cons of each energy alternative.

Part A

Summarize the results of your calculations from Task 2.

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Part B

Discuss the pros and cons of fission and fusion reactions based on your research.

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Part C

Write your conclusions as to which nuclear reaction is the best alternative energy source.

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  • Why is the deuterium-tritium reaction the most promising nuclear fusion reaction for future energy production?,

  • Why is uranium-235 the most common isotope for nuclear fission in current use in nuclear power generation?,

  • Why is it advantageous to produce plutonium-239?,

  • What are the balanced nuclear reactions and energy released per kilogram of fuel for deuterium-tritium, uranium-235 and plutonium-239?,

  • What are the pros and cons of fission and fusion reactions and which nuclear reaction is the best alternative energy source?

September 26, 2025
September 26, 2025

Physics Lab Report Instructions

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September 26, 2025
September 26, 2025

Physics Lab Report Guidelines

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Physics Lab Report Guidelines

• Laboratory Preparation: Instructions to all lab experiments are posted on our Blackboard course website. Before performing each lab activity, students must read the instructions, prepare for the laboratory, and study the theory for the experiment. Online lab experiments will be performed by each student as specified in the lab instructions, and a single report will be submitted for each experiment activity. Students can work on the experiments individually or in small groups of 2 or 3 students, but each student must write and submit their own lab report and include a detailed list of contributions from all group members to the lab (see below).

• Laboratory Report Policy: Each lab experiment will span two weeks: The 1st week is devoted to reviewing the activity and collecting the data, while the 2nd week is devoted to completing the lab report. Each student will be responsible for producing a report pertaining to each experiment. Lab reports must be typed and submitted (uploaded as assignments) via Blackboard website using the corresponding link available in the Labs & Reports folder. Lab reports are due on Sunday by midnight (11:59 pm) before your next lab (see course schedule). Lab reports will be graded and returned to you via Blackboard website with feedback and comments. Reports will not be accepted via email. A student must pass the lab portion of the course in order to pass the entire course.

• Late Report Policy: Late laboratory reports will only be accepted in the case of extreme emergency or illness and prior arrangements have been made with the instructor. Students that do not participate in the lab activity or do not submit the required lab report, will not get credit for the lab and will receive a grade of zero (0%). Refer to the course syllabus for more details.

• Format of Laboratory Reports: Laboratory reports must be typed professionally using Microsoft Word (*.doc or *.docx) and in standard font. Plagiarism and copying from the lab instructions or from another student will not be tolerated. Each report must be a single document less than 1 MB in size, and the basic parts of all lab reports must be arranged in the following order:

1. A “Title page” containing your name followed by your partner’s names if any, the title of the report, the

course code, section number, and the date when the experiment was performed.

2. A section entitled “Objectives”, which contains the objective or objectives of the experiment.

3. A section entitled “Theory”, which contains all pertinent theoretical considerations and equations used during the lab or in the calculations. All equations must be explained and typed using Microsoft Word.

4. A section entitled “Equipment and Materials”, which contains a list of the equipment and materials used to carry out the experiment. Also, include a sketch of the lab set-up, equipment, or simulation.

5. A section entitled “Data”, which contains the collected data and results in tabular format. All data tables must be typed using Microsoft Word. Do not include any calculations in this section.

6. A section entitled “Graphs and Screenshots”, which contains any required graphs, diagrams, or screenshots. All graphs must have a title, a well-chosen scale, and properly labeled axes. Curves and straight lines should be drawn smoothly and as close to as many points as possible. Graphs must also display any required slopes or intercepts. Screenshots must be clear and properly labeled.

7. A section entitled “Calculations”, which contains detailed calculations for all trials showing the equations used, algebra, and results rounded to the correct number of significant figures. Include in this section comparisons with expected or standard values (percent error or percent difference). All calculations must be typed using Microsoft Word.

8. A section entitled “Conclusions”, which contains conclusions based on the data, calculations, physical theory, and lab analysis. The conclusions should include: ✓ Summary of final results (values). ✓ Comment on the agreement or disagreement of the results with the theory or expectations. ✓ Answers all analysis questions given in the lab instruction or by the lab instructor. ✓ Discuss what you personally learned from this experiment and your observations/comments.

Physics Lab Report Guidelines

Physics Lab Report Guidelines9. A section entitled “Sources of Error”, which contains a list of the possible sources of experimental errors. There are always errors in any measurement. Identify some of the significant sources.

10. A section entitled “References” that lists all references used. Textbook and lab manual/handouts should always be included.

11. If students worked on the lab as a group, include a section at the end of the report entitled “Contributions” that lists in detail the contributions of all group members to the lab. Remember that each student must write and submit their own lab report for each lab activity or experiment.

  • What preparation is required before performing a lab?,

  • What is the policy on late lab reports?,

  • What are the required sections of a lab report?,

  • How should data and graphs be presented?,

  • What must be included if students work in groups?

September 26, 2025
September 26, 2025

U.S.–Russia Relations Proposal

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U.S.–Russia Relations Proposal

Submit a 1,000-word essay outlining your plan and initial thoughts on your final research paper and video presentation. This outline will detail which national or international security issue was chosen from the list provided below. The proposal will outline your planned analysis of the issue, your preliminary ideas on the strategy you recommend, and commentary on the likely effectiveness of your strategy to bring the issue to a positive resolution. The choices of other students do not impact your choice. Discuss possible exceptions to this policy with the instructor. The essay must include a cover page and bibliography (not counted in the word total). The essay is to be typed, 12 font, double spaced and must meet the following criteria: (1) identifies the issue in need of resolution, outlining a brief history of the issue (10% of the grade); (2) explains the preliminary thesis statement you will make in the final research paper with an explanation of why you have chosen this thesis statement (20% of the grade); (3) estimate the major sections of your paper, i.e., sample section titles and a brief explanation of the purpose of each section, including footnotes/endnotes (30% of the grade); (4) provides an initial working bibliography with all sources collected so far using Chicago (preferred), APA or MLA style (20% of the grade and is required). Submitting the proposal grammatically correct and error-free is worth 10% of the grade. The paper proposal will be submitted in this assignment. The submission is to be in PDF format. Only PDF-formatted files will be accepted. The naming convention of the PDF file is lastnamePSCI6630Proposal.pdf (last name being the student’s last name). All submissions must have a cover page with the student’s name, course number, and title.  (Following these submission directions precisely is worth 10% of the grade.)

U.S.–Russia Relations Proposal

U.S.–Russia Relations Proposal

Issue selection comprises 1) issue topic and 2) primary perspective. For example, 1) the issue topic is the war between Ukraine and the Russian Federation, and 2) you would then choose the primary perspective of the USA, the Russian Federation, the Ukrainian government, or another nation-state government.  While your final paper will need to consider the perspectives of all significant players reacting to your proposed strategy, in this example, you would need to write the strategy for either Trump, Putin, Zelenskyy, or another nation-state leader as your primary focus.

  • What issue is identified and what is its history?,

  • What is the preliminary thesis statement and rationale?,

  • What are the major sections of the proposed paper?,

  • What initial strategy is recommended and how effective might it be?,

  • What is the working bibliography so far?

September 26, 2025
September 26, 2025

Global Racism Zine

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Global Racism Zine

The purpose of this final assignment is to help guide you on a topic of your choice concerning racism. It is also to get your critical ideas and visions into a creative and alternative dissemination format. A zine is a self- published and self-circulating work that has typically been created and circulated by an individual or a collective. Historically, it provides social, political, cultural, gender, class, etc. information to marginalized communities free of charge or based on a small donation. In short (5-page double-space written content), this is a DIY project. This can be a digital zine (shared link) or a hardcopy (printed) zine submission. You may use Canva or whatever tech savvy app, or media outlet you know to create your zine. If you decide to do your zine digitally, please paste the link to your zine on Canvas. Get creative and share what you know, but YOU MUST back it up with historically and structural accurate scholarly information! Thus, your analysis will be critical! You must include three concepts from the reading but only one can be from the week you presented on the readings. All readings cited will be based on class readings. Feel free to use lecture notes and class films sporadically. You must use six readings and correctly cite them at the end of your zine.

Global Racism Zine

Pick your research topic: Use your imagination and choose something that will be exciting to learn or inform others on. Your zine can be on a specific topic concerning racism in the past, ongoing, or currently, such as settler colonialism, labor exploitation, indigenismo/mestizaje, slavery, sexual violence and the law, trans. rights, the Zapatistas and the state, South African or Palestinian Apartheid, occupation, the holocaust, May, the Uyghur, Armenian, Myanmar genocide, a book, or a movie, etc.

What is your research topic? Global Racism Zine

Briefly describe why you chose your research topic?:

 

 

 

Dr. Nicolas

Pick at least THREE concepts from the course: Your concepts should help you understand and analyze the topic you are studying such as, structural racism, whiteness, settler colonialism, colonialism (colonial), imperialism, decolonization, genocide. Be specific and direct with your concepts.

Identify your THREE concepts that we have read on and briefly describe how they will/have help you understand your topic:

Format Guidelines: 5 or more double-spaced pages of written content on your zine. Your last page should contain the work cited/bibliography. Either Chicago Style Citation or MLA Citation is required. Images, of course, are strongly encouraged!

  • What is your research topic?,

  • Why did you choose your research topic?,

  • What three concepts from the course will you use to analyze the topic?,

  • How do these concepts help you understand the topic?,

  • What format and sources are required for the zine?

September 26, 2025
September 26, 2025

Healthcare Technologies

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Healthcare Technologies

Technology has become an essential part of healthcare. As a nurse, it is important to understand how technologies can impact various aspects of healthcare. To become knowledgeable about

the assorted technologies, you must first be able to identify them and describe their key features. This activity will guide you through the initial steps in choosing and evaluating a technology

for its potential impact on healthcare outcomes.

This assignment will help you with Project One, where you will be required to propose a current healthcare technology solution for a problem.

Scenario

Healthcare Technologies

Mr. Jones is a 72-year-old male who lives in a rural area more than an hour away from the nearest healthcare facility. After a motor vehicle accident, he was brought to the emergency

department of a regional hospital by emergency medical services (EMS). Mr. Jones was stabilized and evaluated, and it was determined that he needed to be transferred to the nearest level I

trauma center, where he was admitted for multiple surgeries. He was discharged to a rehab facility to continue his recovery. After his release from the rehab facility, he was scheduled for

several follow-up appointments. Because of the use of an electronic health record (ERH), each of the different medical departments had instant access to real-time information about Mr.

Jones’ personal health information. Consider other healthcare technologies that might have also been used to treat Mr. Jones.

Directions

Using the Module One Activity Template in the What to Submit section, identify and describe three different information and communication technologies that could have been used in the

scenario. Do not use the EHR as one of your choices. Use at least two scholarly, current (within the last five years) references to support your work. Specifically, you must address the

following rubric criteria:

1. Function: Describe the functions of three different information and communication technologies.

2. Application: Explain how each of the chosen technologies work.

3. Special features: Describe any special features of each of the technologies.

4. Uses: Explain how each technology is used in healthcare.

5. Rationale: Provide a rationale for using each information and communication technology in the scenario.

What to Submit

Submit your completed Module One Activity Template. Your submission should be a 2- to 3-page Word document with a separate reference page that is not part of the page count. Follow

APA Style standards for formatting and citing your sources.

Healthcare Technologies

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Module One Activity Rubric

Criteria Exceeds Expectations (100%) Meets Expectations (85%) Partially Meets Expectations

(55%)

Does Not Meet Expectations

(0%) Value

Function Exceeds expectations in an

exceptionally clear, insightful,

sophisticated, or creative

manner

Describes the functions of

three different information and

communication technologies

Shows progress toward

meeting expectations, but with

errors or omissions

Does not attempt criterion 15

Application Exceeds expectations in an

exceptionally clear, insightful,

sophisticated, or creative

manner

Explains how each of the

chosen technologies work

Shows progress toward

meeting expectations, but with

errors or omissions

Does not attempt criterion 15

Special Features Exceeds expectations in an

exceptionally clear, insightful,

sophisticated, or creative

manner

Describes any special features

of each of the technologies

Shows progress toward

meeting expectations, but with

errors or omissions

Does not attempt criterion 15

Uses Exceeds expectations in an

exceptionally clear, insightful,

sophisticated, or creative

manner

Explains how each technology

is used in healthcare

Shows progress toward

meeting expectations, but with

errors or omissions

Does not attempt criterion 15

Rationale Exceeds expectations in an

exceptionally clear, insightful,

sophisticated, or creative

manner

Provides a rationale for using

each information and

communication technology in

the scenario

Shows progress toward

meeting expectations, but with

errors or omissions

Does not attempt criterion 15

Clear Communication Exceeds expectations with an

intentional use of language that

promotes a thorough

understanding

Consistently and effectively

communicates in an organized

way to a specific audience

Shows progress toward

meeting expectations, but

communication is inconsistent

or ineffective in a way that

negatively impacts

understanding

Shows no evidence of

consistent, effective, or

organized communication

10

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Criteria Exceeds Expectations (100%) Meets Expectations (85%) Partially Meets Expectations

(55%)

Does Not Meet Expectations

(0%) Value

Scholarly Sources Incorporates more than two

scholarly, current (within the

last five years) sources, or use

of sources is exceptionally

insightful

Incorporates two scholarly,

current (within the last five

years) sources that support

claims

Incorporates fewer than two

scholarly, current (within the

last five years) sources, or not

all sources support claims

Does not incorporate sources 10

APA Style Formats in-text citations and

reference list according to APA

style with no errors

Formats in-text citations and

reference list according to APA

style with fewer than five

errors

Formats in-text citations and

reference list according to APA

style with five or more errors

Does not format in-text

citations and reference list

according to APA style

  • What are the functions of three different information and communication technologies?,

  • How does each chosen technology work?,

  • What special features does each technology have?,

  • How is each technology used in healthcare?,

  • What is the rationale for using each technology in the scenario?

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September 26, 2025
September 26, 2025

Comparative Religion Assignments

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Comparative Religion Assignments

Prompt: What does the debate over California’s ethnic studies curriculum reveal about how the United States decides whose knowledge is included or excluded in education, and how might this compare to global efforts, such as Australia’s push to “indigenise the curriculum,” to challenge Eurocentrism and promote the decolonization of education?

Background: California became the first state to require ethnic studies for high school graduation, aiming to challenge Eurocentric curricula and bring in voices and histories often excluded from traditional education. While many support ethnic studies as a step toward the decolonization of education, critics have raised concerns about its content and implementation. This controversy reflects wider struggles over how education systems determine what knowledge counts. A similar debate is unfolding in Australia, where the University of Sydney has begun a major initiative to embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge across its curriculum, sparking both enthusiasm and criticism.

Comparative Religion Assignments

Guidelines: This essay should be 1200 words, double spaced, using 12-point font. This does not include your page of references. You must cite BOTH sources from class as well as outside sources. Outside sources can be academic or news related but must come from reputable sites. Include in-text citations as well as a reference cited page at the end of your essay using either Chicago or MLA style, but please choose one and be consistent. You should have 6-10 sources in total. Remember that citations are required for both paraphrasing and direct quotes from either texts or lecture (please keep direct quotes to one sentence). Please pay careful attention to spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

No use of AI is permitted. Use of AI will result in an automatic fail for the assignment. The goal of this assignment is for you to develop and use your own voice in response to this prompt.

Note: Use concepts from the course materials (lectures, readings and videos) to respond to the prompt. I am not asking you to summarize the readings. I am not asking for your unsupported opinions. I am asking you to make your own coherent and well-supported argument about the topic. Cite specific concepts, very short quotes, and examples from the course materials as evidence to support your own argument.

Articles to use:

● “It was a milestone for progressive education in California. Then it unraveled,” The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2025/jul/07/ethnic-studies-c alifornia-antisemitism

Comparative Religion Assignments

 

● “This high school course is dividing districts across California,” Politico https://www.politico.com/news/2025/04/20/this-high-school-course-is-dividing-dist ricts-across-california-00299498

● Decolonization of higher education in South Africa (pdf is attached) ● Indigenous education in USA and Australia (pdf is attached) ● Use this video: Stolen Generations

https://youtu.be/aDuxRddyZQY?si=PjaRZgZQGvX1McmN ● Find an academic article from a reputable website that supports the argument. ● Find an academic article from a reputable website that supports the argument.

  • What are the six dimensions of religion and how do they appear in one indigenous tribe?,

  • What are the five cardinal virtues of Jains and how do they compare to Sikh ethics?,

  • What similarities and differences exist between Shintoism and Zoroastrianism in relation to purity and divine figures?,

  • What are the key similarities and differences between Christianity and Islam, including their denominational diversity?,

  • How do Hinduism and Buddhism Taoism and Confucianism Judaism and New Religious Movements reflect their distinct beliefs and practices?

September 26, 2025
September 26, 2025

Comparative Religion Assignments

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Comparative Religion Assignments

  • Identify, discuss, and apply the six dimensions of religion as noted in the first chapter. Do not copy the explanations directly. Describe them in your own words as if you were trying to tell a friend. Then, explain how these six dimensions exist in one of the example tribes noted in the second chapter. When you choose a tribe and do your analysis, provide details and examples that clearly meet the definition of the dimension you are discussing. How do you feel after being able to see an indigenous religion with these new dimensions?

DIS 2

  • Explain the five cardinal virtues of Jains and compare them to key Sikh ethics. Explain at least two main differences and two important similarities in how these faithful people live. Pay particular attention to how one embraces ritual and tradition and the other one is suspicious of it. Be able to elaborate on that contrast as you draw out the different views of how one lives a meaningful life in each tradition.

Comparative Religion Assignments

Shintoism and Zoroastrianism have a good deal in common and also eye-opening differences the further you read about each religion. Identify the similarities between how Ahura Mazda and the sun goddess in Shinto function in each religion? Explain why each faith has such a strong emphasis on the purity of man’s heart but not necessarily his conduct, and how one maintains that purity in each tradition. Be sure you are providing good examples from your reading.

DIS 4

Christianity and Islam share many similarities. First, define at least three beliefs of each faith in the most objective possible terms. In your own words, describe in detail at least two similarities between the religions and if possible the two key figures. Go beyond the obvious and really search out the faiths. Then, in contrast, identify two ways these faiths differ and why those differences exist. Finally, why does each have so many different denominations and faiths? (for example, Christianity has somewhere in the neighborhood of forty thousand separate faith groups calling themselves Christians whereas in Islam there are at least 74 different sects and at least 3-4 major divisions of those who call themselves Muslim (Islamic). Name some of the differences in denominations in each faith.

REFLECTION 1

This Reflection Paper must have a minimum of 250 words. Proofread your writing for both content and grammar, and cite the textbook using the APA format (Voorst, page number) to support your ideas.

Hinduism and Buddhism both recognize that there is a destination humans must each reach in order to escape this earthly life. Hindus believe in many gods to help teach and guide them whereas the Buddha is seen as the best teacher but is not viewed as a god. In Hinduism, life’s ultimate goal is called Moksha. In Buddhism it is called Nirvana. Hindus believe in the end the self returns to be with one great universal spirit of Brahman and return to being one. In Buddhism, one has to release the idea of self and follow a middle path of living. In your paper reflection, contrast and compare how an individual reaches either one of these destinations. Provide a clear explanation of any terms like samsara, dharma, or karma and ultimately what the right way to live is in order to achieve either of these ends.

REFLECTION 2

Contrast and compare the ideas of what makes for a good, peaceful, or well-ordered life in both Taoism and Confucianism. In addition, what causes suffering in each model in how one behaves. Give examples. Talk about how these civil religions, when followed impact society and what happens to society when they are not. Does either include any supernatural elements or explanations of possibilities of the afterlife? Why are society and faith so interconnected in these two religions? Explain.

REFLECTION 3

Describe and explain the different names (e.g. Hebrew, Israelite, Asherkaidim, Kabbalists, and Jew) that came to describe the Jewish people over the many centuries of their existence. Then, expand your explanations and get more specific in identifying the difference between a Pharisee, Sadducee, Essene, Zealot, and Jesus followers. Pay particular attention to the Essenes and why they play such a pivotal role in the Maccabean Revolt and the establishment of the holiday of Hannukah. (Interesting fact: archaeologists and many religious anthropologists believe John and Jesus and the New Testament writer John were Essenes). Again, please be as detailed as you can but remember your focus is on Judaism and not Christianity or comparing to Christianity. Judaism and its text are borrowed by Christians as part of their Bible but that comes at a later time.

REFLECTION 4

In your text, many different New Religious Movements (NRMs) are identified and there are common features listed as well in your text. Your job in this paper is to choose an NRM (any of the text and if you have one that you wish to research on your own — please ask your instructor for permission to make sure it meets the NRM criteria (and you must be able to explain this to your instructor) — and explain what the NRM is all about in terms of its origins. Identify and give examples of each of the 7 (seven) common features (see your text). Be thorough and detailed. Write in your own words, use short quotes from the reading, feel free to research more on NRMs but only use credible websites, proofread your writing, and have clear examples and explanations that give the best understanding of the NRM you have chosen.  Comparative Religion Assignments

  • What are the six dimensions of religion and how do they appear in one indigenous tribe?,

  • What are the five cardinal virtues of Jains and how do they compare to Sikh ethics?,

  • What similarities and differences exist between Shintoism and Zoroastrianism in relation to purity and divine figures?,

  • What are the key similarities and differences between Christianity and Islam including their denominational diversity?,

  • How do Hinduism and Buddhism Taoism and Confucianism Judaism and New Religious Movements reflect their distinct beliefs and practices?

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