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Do some people have more free will than others? If so, what makes one person more free than another in the relevant respect? If not, then are we all free or all lacking freedom? Can the theories of libertarianism and compatibilism explain the answer to this?

This paper is on free will. In order to get a high grade, you need to do some research. Your topic is this:

Do some people have more free will than others?

If so, what makes one person more free than another in the relevant respect?

If not, then are we all free or all lacking freedom?

Can the theories of libertarianism and compatibilism explain the answer to this?

You should provide evidence or justification for your conclusions, being very clear about what your argument is. You should cite and explain at least one useful source.

Length guide: A >1800 words B >1500 words C >1200 words D > 900 words Double-space your paper. Use size 12 font. Arial or Times New Roman are both good fonts to use. It is good to split the paper into different labeled sections.

Make the structure of the paper crystal clear. You don’t need a big concluding paragraph. Avoid cliche. E.g. “For millennia man has struggled with the question of X” Citation style: Use APA unless you prefer some other one. (No abstract, no keywords, no cover page). Never just paste URLs. Don’t paste very long URLs. Don’t cheat. No use of AI, it will go through Turnitin.

Discuss how a character/incident underscores Steinbeck’s thinking on the issue. Be certain to quote a sentence or two (or three) from the book to help make your point.

Assignment Question

Travels with Charley: In Search of America analysis paper (3 pages of text + works cited page = 4 pages total) For your final paper, please consider an issue that Steinbeck discusses in Travels with Charley: In Search of America. Towards the end of his trip, Steinbeck pauses to remind himself that “I came out to learn” (268).

For this essay, try to articulate what you feel Steinbeck learned about a particular issue in the U.S. Essays should also consider whether Steinbeck’s view on the issue in 1962 would still ring true today. Folks might consider the following issues (largely taken from the “start here” handout from earlier in the semester):

  •  race, ethnicity, and/or social class
  •  representations of groups
  •  conflicts within the self
  •  boundaries (geographical, ideological, familial, etc.)
  •  regionalism—the southern U.S., for example
  •  politics/power and authority (on any number of levels)
  •  economic and technological developments—their impact on individuals and/or broader society
  •  consumerism
  •  the environment

As with any writing assignment, try go through a process for writing the paper: brainstorm with an “organizer,” move to an outline, and write/edit a rough draft or two (or three!). Going through this process will help produce a stronger final draft.

Although there is not one rigid structure to which everyone must adhere, it might be helpful to use the following guide:

 P1: an introduction. This paragraph provides the work’s title, author, and original publication date; it should also very briefly summarize the role your chosen issue plays in the book. End the introduction with your own thesis (the main idea of your paper).

 P2: a body paragraph. Here, discuss how a character/incident underscores Steinbeck’s thinking on the issue. Be certain to quote a sentence or two (or three) from the book to help make your point.

 P3: a body paragraph. Here, discuss how another character/incident underscores Steinbeck’s thinking on the issue. This paragraph might concern something that functions as a symbol in the book. Be certain to quote a sentence or two (or three) from the book to help make your point.

 P4: a body paragraph. Here, discuss the issue’s continued relevance in modern day America. How does Steinbeck hint at this issue’s likely staying power as something embedded in American society? Has anything changed regarding the issue? Be certain to quote a sentence or two (or three) from the book to help make your point.

P5: a conclusion. The final paragraph wraps up your essay; while it should reiterate your thesis, try not to just repeat your thesis word for word. Perhaps speculate on how you see the issue playing out in the years ahead.

Format: Final drafts need to be typed, double spaced, and printed in black ink in 12 point Times New Roman or 11 point Calibri. Standard page margins are 1”. All papers must follow current MLA guidelines.

Relating to Saint Leo’s core value and personal development, how does this artwork reflect your personal ideas about the world we live in?

Assignment Question

Critical Thinking Assignment: “Are You Talking to Me?” This assignment is worth 20 % of your final grade. It’s important to submit it! Visit the websites listed below and choose one work of art that reflects your values and how you would express what is important to you if you were an artist. (Copy and paste link into a browser window if necessary) Art works can be found in “Exhibitions” or “Collections” links. www.metmuseum.org The Metropolitan Museum of Art. New York, NY www.moca.org The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, CA www.moma.org The Museum of Modern Art. New York, NY www.nmwa.org National Women’s Museum of Art. Washington, DC. https://www.louvre.fr/en/homepage The Louvre Museum. Paris, France. www.britishmuseum.org The British Museum, London. UK. After researching the art you chose, write an essay using MLA or APA style addressing the following questions in essay format.

Also see the Rubric in the Progress link within our class to understand how this assignment will be graded: WORD COUNT MINIMUM: 500 words. You can go over this minimum. Who is the artist? Research this artist and discuss her/his background or context. What is the content or meaning of this work? Research is required. How does the content or meaning reflect what you value most? What historical or societal conditions and situations are influencing or motivating the artist? What is the most dominant Element and the most dominant Principle of Design? Research these fundamental building blocks of art at the following site to indicate knowledge of the terms:

  • https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-techniques/composition/15-elements-and-principles-of-art/

Relating to Saint Leo’s core value and personal development, how does this artwork reflect your personal ideas about the world we live in?

Notes: use the MLA or APA style format. It should contain an introduction and conclusion and employ proper grammar, punctuation, and syntax. Students will be graded using the attached rubric. Choose one of these two paintings: Death of Socrates (NY Met) Mona Lisa (Paris Louvre) 500 word minimum.

Discuss refugee policies, immigrant experiences, legal frameworks, support systems, cultural adaptation, and comparative policy analysis.

Assignment Question

Approved Topic: Ensure the essay strictly adheres to the topic outlined in the approved research proposal: “The Problem with Refugee Policies and Immigrant Integration.” Length and Formatting: The essay must be at least 20 pages in length, double-spaced, with one-inch margins and 12-point font. Choose an appropriate citation format (MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.) for in-text citations and the reference page. Cover Page: Include a cover page with relevant details (title, course, your name, date, etc.).

Structure:

Introduction: Present a clear thesis statement related to the impact of refugee policies on immigrant integration.

Body: Discuss refugee policies, immigrant experiences, legal frameworks, support systems, cultural adaptation, and comparative policy analysis.

  • Critical Analysis: Provide a deep analytical perspective, especially in the context of Vietnamese immigration and broader international cases.
  • Contextual Relevance: Align discussions with course themes like political, social, and cultural aspects of immigration.
  • Research Depth: Utilize a minimum of five academic sources, ensuring they cover academic literature, case studies, and real-world research.
  • Analytical Insight: Offer critical analysis and personal insights based on the research. Highlight complexities and implications of refugee policies on immigrant communities.
  • Comparative Analysis: Include a comparative review of different countries’ refugee policies and their effectiveness.

Conclusion: Summarize key findings and suggest potential policy improvements or future research directions.

  • Citations and Bibliography: Include in-text citations and a comprehensive bibliography. Ensure all sources are cited according to the chosen formatting style.

Reference Check-In #1 Assignment: The essay should build upon the insights and preliminary findings from the Check-In #1 Assignment. This includes incorporating the literature assessment, methodology, and initial findings related to refugee policy and immigrant integration. Continuity: Ensure there’s a clear connection between the themes and analysis presented in the Check-In #1 Assignment and the final essay.

The essay should be seen as an extension and deepening of the research and discussions initiated in the assignment. Here is the original text from the syllabus regarding the final essay for International Studies 190: “You may NOT write your paper on a topic that was not previously approved by me (i.e. as stated in your approved written proposal). Then you will need to submit your completed research paper. The text portion of your paper should be at least 20 pages in length double-spaced with one-inch margins and 12-point font. You have the option of which writing format (i.e. MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.) to use for in-text citations and the selected reference page. You are required to include a cover page, in-text citations, and a bibliography with your final paper. All paper assignments are due by 12-16-23 (by 11:59 pm); early submissions will be accepted (even encouraged). No submissions of your paper assignments will be accepted after this deadline: you will receive a zero on the research paper assignment if it is not submitted in Canvas by this deadline” My research proposal is include in the fils.

Choose one or more key topics covered in the course, then research and discuss thoroughly. History, application, important cases, etc. may be included. Students may take advantage of this assignment to learn more about a topic of particular interest, or to more fully understand a complex topic.

Assignment Question

The midterm mini thesis paper is a research or thesis paper on a topic of the student’s choice, so long as it is related to torts. We recommend that students complete and submit this assignment during the 6th to 9th month of studies. This will allow time to learn much of the course material before writing the paper, yet still result in submission in plenty of time to establish eligibility to request final exams. Students must spend at least six hours to complete each midterm mini thesis paper. The paper must be no fewer than 3,000 words and no more than 5,000 words. The word count does not include footnote or endnote references. Students may use the casebook, statutory supplements, material acquired from research at a law library or through LexisNexis, any material provided by the school, commercial outlines, etc. All situations and events described in the paper must be assumed to take place or to have taken place in an English common law jurisdiction in the United States. Any details that are part of an actual lawsuit or legal dispute should not be included in the paper if they are in any way considered confidential.

The paper must be an original product of the student’s own scholarly work. The sources of any non-original wording must be accurately disclosed and properly referenced. Evidence of originality will be wording that shows that a student is thinking about the legal issues covered in the course; is sufficiently familiar with legal concepts and doctrines of the subject; and is expressing his or her own thoughts and ideas about the sources cited in the paper. Midterm mini thesis papers are routinely run through a plagiarism-checking program. While it is expected that students will quote material from other sources, a good rule of thumb is that the paper should consist of no more than 10-20% from other sources, with at least 80-90% being the student’s own words. The midterm mini thesis paper is graded as “Pass” or “Fail” only. The most common reasons students fail the assignment are: 1) plagiarism; and 2) not meeting the 3,000-5,000 word count requirement. Students must submit all midterm mini thesis papers for all courses together, so students must complete the assignment for each course in which they are enrolled for the term, then submit them all at once. Note that in order to be eligible to request final exams, students must have submitted the midterm mini thesis papers and must receive a grade of “Pass.” When students complete and pass the torts midterm mini thesis assignment, they receive credit for six hours of verified academic engagement. Topic Ideas for the Midterm Mini Thesis Paper Students may choose one of the topics below or come up with their own. Discuss the different aspects of the law covered in this course, and how it all comes together to impact the individuals and organizations (e.g., businesses and institutions) in society. This might include an overview of the course, but be careful to make it a thesis paper, not just an expanded version of the definitions assignment.

Choose one or more key topics covered in the course, then research and discuss thoroughly. History, application, important cases, etc. may be included. Students may take advantage of this assignment to learn more about a topic of particular interest, or to more fully understand a complex topic. Choose an important case to discuss. Include the history of the law involved, and how the case was significant to the field of law covered in the course. Students should include their own opinions about the case, and may want to include prior cases which affected the case being discussed, as well as subsequent cases which were affected. Be careful to make this a thesis paper, not an expanded case brief.

Choose two or three cases and write a paper which compares or contrasts them. As with the prior suggestion, students may cover the history of the legal issues involved; their own opinions about the cases; and prior and subsequent cases dealing with the same issues. Be careful to make this a thesis paper, not a duplication of the case briefs assignment. Write about the impact of this area of law on your own life. Perhaps you work in a related area, or have been involved in a situation or case which involved this subject of law. Be careful not to disclose confidential information if you discuss an actual case. You may want to include ways that the knowledge you have now acquired would have made a difference in handling past events.

Choose a “cutting edge” legal issue covered in the course, and discuss recent changes and likely future changes; or choose a current event affected by this area of law, and give a legal analysis of the event based on the laws learned. Write about what you think is the most important, most interesting, or most controversial legal topic covered in the course. Research and present opinions of legal experts and contrast with your own.

Explain what you will do to monitor students’ progress/understanding during these creative activities, ongoing throughout the entire unit

Assignment Question

CREATIVE ACTIVITIES PLAN

In this section, you will design a creative activities plan with your team. Using your group’s overarching theme and big ideas for the unit content, concepts from this course, information from your collaborative planning session with colleagues, and any additional resources, you will generate 8 different workstations/small group/large group activities that are related to your overall theme. This writing should be clear and concise. Using bullet points is encouraged. Each activity needs at least one objective (what the students will learn) and one skill (what students will do/practice). Looking through standards can help you locate ECE objectives/skills, along with our text and other early childhood curricula. It is expected that you will have the same plan as your group members, but everyone will hand in their own work. For your reference… https://www.isbe.net/Documents/early_learning_standards.pdf https://www.naeyc.org/sites/default/files/globally-shared/downloads/PDFs/resources/position-statements/side_by_side_standards_comparison.pdf Overarching Thematic Idea (s): Here you need to explain you overall theme and how it will serve as a thread, connecting all your creative activities.

Assessing students learning and development: Formative: Explain what you will do to monitor students’ progress/understanding during these creative activities, ongoing throughout the entire unit
Summative: Create a final project/performance-based activity/display of documentation that will culminate the entire thematic unit and showcase students’progress/understanding Creative Activities-Workstations and Classroom Experiences: Example Science: Exploring water Objectives: -Observe characteristics of water -Explore objects in water, what floats what sinks -Experiment with measurement (e.g. work with volumes/estimation for liquids) Materials/Set up: -water in various forms (ice/snow/warm water) -water table/sink -different types of containers, objects for floating/sinking/blocking flow with water Activity: -Students will explore water features, measurement and experiment with different containers, objects and water -Teachers will observe with documentation, add/remove materials, generate conversation with students You need to create 8 different stations in the following content areas.

Dramatic Play: Objective: Skills: Materials/Set up: Activity: (what students will be doing, what teachers will be doing) Language/literacy: Objective: Skills: Materials/Set up: Activity: (what students will be doing, what teachers will be doing) Music/dance: Objective: Skills: Materials/Set up: Activity: (what students will be doing, what teachers will be doing) Math: Objective: Skills: Materials/Set up: Activity: (what students will be doing, what teachers will be doing) Visual Arts: Objective: Skills: Materials/Set up Activity: (what students will be doing, what teachers will be doing) Science/nature: Objective: Skills: Materials/Set up: Activity: SEL: Objective: Skills: Materials/Set up: Activity: (what students will be doing, what teachers will be doing) Social studies/culture Objective: Skills: Materials/Set up: Activity:

SECTION 3: REFERENCES

You need to have at least 5 references for this project. They can be any of our course materials/resources, picture books, songs, videos, games, websites etc. These materials should be diverse, developmentally appropriate and it is expected that you will have the same resources as your group members. Please create a standard bibliography, using APA format. This website is a nice reference for APA.

Write a paper focusing on ethical decision making in helping professions (in clinical practice, teaching, and research) and how human service principles influence practice.

Assignment Question

The class is “Ethical Issues in Psychology”.

Write a paper focusing on ethical decision making in helping professions (in clinical practice, teaching, and research) and how human service principles influence practice.

Develop and apply strategies for critical reading, critical thinking, and information literacy. Analyze and synthesize researched information to develop and support original claims.

Assignment Question

Purpose: Synthesis writing is not argumentative in nature. This type of academic writing allows you to become knowledgeable on a focused narrowed subject by engaging in current research, and examining various perspectives and opinions. You will analyze your sources’ responses to a research question you have developed and will present those views as a “conversation” between your sources. You will then present your own view of the question, a view that reflects your “wallowing in the complexity” of the issue in order to gain experience working with synthesis. Synthesis is the ability to create a new whole, your own perspective, by studying alternative views on an issue. In other words, the “new whole” is your own point of view on an issue, something you will obtain through the combination of analyzing the ideas of others and relating them to one another.

Skills: The purpose of English 111 is to help you develop and practice writing and thinking skills essential to your success in college and in your professional life beyond school. Drawing on Bloom’s Taxonomy of Learning Domains, we will focus on developing writerly “moves” that characterize strong written communication. This assignment will ask you to practice the following writing skills: Analyzing, Evaluating, and Synthesizing.

Knowledge: This assignment will focus on developing knowledge in the following course learning objectives: (2) Develop and apply strategies for critical reading, critical thinking, and information literacy. (4) Analyze and synthesize researched information to develop and support original claims. (7) Employ correct techniques of style, formatting, and documentation when incorporating quotes, paraphrases, and summaries from sources into compositions.

Task: This paper will build on writing projects you have done previously in the course and will utilize the same topic and research you compiled for the Critical Annotated Bibliography. You may (and likely will) refocus and revise your guiding research question for this project, but your overall topic should stay the same. Textual support for this essay will come from The Little Seagull Handbook Chapters W-16 “Reading Strategies,” R-3 “Synthesizing Ideas” and R-4 “Integrating Sources and Avoiding Plagiarism”

Process: 1) You will choose five (5) sources from the class’s thematic readings (in Modules) to review looking for patterns and common themes reoccurring in these readings. 2) You will then form a focused research question drawn from the core readings 3) Construct a synthesis grid to help you organize the drafting of this essay 4) From the synthesis grid, construct a two part analytical thesis statement, which explains what current scholars are saying about your topic in the literature and your own developing position on this subject. 5) You will then use the synthesis grid to begin organizing and drafting your initial draft of the Synthesis Essay.

Format: Length: About 4 pages double spaced Use standard fonts and sizes (Times New Roman 12, Calibri 11) The final draft of the essay should observe formal formatting and documentation (APA/MLA) guidelines. You must include quotes from at least four (4) of the class’s core readings for this paper.

If you could cultivate one of your questions or response into a longer project using texts, lectures, and notes from different disciplines – what would it be?

Assignment Question

Submit a 1.5 – 2-page reflection on your notebook. The reflection should be in Times Roman, Size 12, double spaced. Go over the reflection prompts below. Pre-writing Prompts:

1) Go over your own handwritten notes.

2) Notice your responses and thoughts about each text. What are responses that you find most interesting?

3) Specifically identify two any two responses that you found most interesting and/ or surprising to re-read? To which text were you responding? Comment on your notes. What do you find interesting or surprising about them?

4) Are there any recurring themes or topics in your notes? Does that surprise you or not? Why do you think you are surprised or not surprised?

5) If you could cultivate one of your questions or response into a longer project using texts, lectures, and notes from different disciplines – what would it be?

Comment on that. Structure of the Response: · Begin your reflection by commenting on your experience of re-reading your notes. · In the body paragraphs, address the questions 2-4 listed above. Describe, cite, and comment on your notes. · Conclude your reflection by answering question 5.

In three paragraphs, one for each skill category, reflect on why you excel in the skills you selected and how you plan to improve the skills that you identify as needing improvement.

Assignment Question

In a journal, complete the following: Choose one skill you excel at and one skill you need to improve from each skills category in the module (broad, technical, and career). In three paragraphs, one for each skill category, reflect on why you excel in the skills you selected and how you plan to improve the skills that you identify as needing improvement. Be sure your explanation includes the professional marketing organizations you visited and the Career Services webpage you reviewed that help you improve your skills.

Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment. Here are the ones I selected: Broad skills Excel: Adaptability/Trainability- the ability to learn new knowledge, skills, and abilities, such as an in learning strategies or expectations of a ready-to-learn employee Needs Improvement: Negotiation- the ability to formulate logical arguments that influence group outcomes Career skills Excel: Responsibility- the ability to act independently and make decisions without authorizations Needs Improvement: Confidence Technical skills Excel: Microsoft Office- the ability to use Microsoft Office Suite software at least better than the beginner-level Needs Improvement: Marketing/Web Analytics- the ability to understand, work with, and analyze structured and unstructured digital data while posing marketing knowledge.