family relations and human development Grandparents

Write an annotated bibliography including THREE sources. Sources are to be peer-reviewed
journal articles on a topic related to your online discussion group theme (see your syllabus for
topic choices). The annotated bibliography is to include a brief introduction to the topic ending
with a thesis statement, and THREE annotations to support the thesis.
What is an annotation?

One Amazing Thing by Chitra Divakaruni

In a thesis driven, argumentative essay, analyze and advocate for change by addressing one of the issues presented in One Amazing Thing by Chitra Divakaruni. There are many issues presented in One Amazing Thing that you may draw upon in developing your thesis. (prejudice)

Purpose:

The purpose of this essay is to make a claim and support it with evidence from the book and outside research. You are attempting to prove something while at the same time attempting to persuade your reader to hold your position. Remember that claims without support are just opinion, so extensive support will be necessary.
As this is an argumentative essay, the goal of your writing should be to persuade your audience to agree with your position.

demonstrate your understanding of ethical framework

This research paper (10-15 pages) aims to demonstrate your understanding of ethical framework
and critically applying the appropriate ethical framework to public relations or communication
management. Particularly, this research paper is evaluated based on 1) how thorough you have
grasped major theoretical approaches in ethics, 2) how you can make the linkage between ethics
and public relations/communication management, and 3) how you can critically apply the
appropriate ethical framework for public relations /communication management in an
organizational context.

American Military History

Question 1.
Discuss the major U.S. military operations – land, sea, and air – in the European Theater from May 1944 until the final defeat of Nazi Germany in April 1945.
Be sure that you include the major battles, campaigns, and leaders of these operations.

Question 2.
Discuss the major U.S. military operations – land, sea, and air – in the Pacific Theater from January 1944 until August 11, 1945, which brought about the defeat
of Japan. Be sure that you include the major leaders and personalities who played a vital part in these operations.

Reference
Millett, A., Maslowski, P., & Feis, W. B. (2012). For the common defense: A military history of the United States from 1607
to 2012 (3rd ed.). New York, NY: The Free Press.

What purpose(s) does code of ethics serve for professional organizations, such as the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)?

1. What purpose(s) does code of ethics serve for professional organizations, such as the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)? Describe any four (4) ethically sound principles or practices that the ACM code of ethics requires of its members. Also, describe four (4) specific benefits that business corporations can obtain from ethically sound business practices.

2. What is the main issue behind the debate about net neutrality? Describe the arguments that each party of the debate (i.e. the critiques and supporters) offers to support its position. In the context of the net neutrality debate, describe the strengths (pros) and weaknesses (cons) of the visible and the invisible hand approaches to Internet regulation, and determine which one offers a more morally sound means of managing the Internet. In your own judgment, why is preserving net neutrality an ethically good or bad thing? (Note: You must demonstrate that you understand the idea of net neutrality. You must demonstrate familiarity with and good understanding of the texts and class discussions.

3. From the perspective of our discussion of digital divide, how would you answer the question whether information technology is a primary good (i.e. a basic necessity) in the technology- mediated information world in which we live now? How would Robert Nozick’s philosophical theory of libertarianism and John Rawls’ philosophical theory of egalitarianism answer the question whether it is morally appropriate and just (fair) for government to redistribute social resources and benefits (e.g. through taxation) to offer all citizens (especially the less disadvantaged citizens) opportunities to computing technologies and internet access? Show how each of the two philosophical theories would defend (or justify) its view on the issue. In your analysis, which of the two, if any, offers a more morally sound argument on the issue?