Author: chris

Objective:  In a well-organized, thesis-driven essay of 2-3 pages you will analyze Alfie Kohn’s essay “From Degrading to De-grading. Do you think that Kohn was effective and persuasive in his argument to dismiss the act of grading? If so, what is it about the essay that makes it effective and persuasive? Be specific with your reasons. Make sure your thesis statement is clear. Please use the MLA format when you are citing points and quotations. (Thesis-Purpose-Methods) Plagiarism of any kind will result in immediate failure (see syllabus).

Persuassive Essay on the Fisical Cliff and how it affects the country a far as tax increase

Read the masque of the red death, sphinx, the picture of dorian gray. The following genres share similar themes.write a well-developed 5 paragraph essay that conveys similar themes. make sure your grammar usage is exceptional and that you incorporate transition words and MLA format. use 5 sources from the readings, 5 quotes from reading and in text citetation in MLA format. it has to have a very good thesis about similar themes in the readings.

Special Relationship between Mental Disorder and Crime

Changing Death Management Practices
A central theme of the course and of your reading for the first examination is CHANGE. In the essay I ask that you cover in a thorough way the various changes that have occurred in death management practices as society made the transition from traditional to modern. This essay will be easier if you will, as you read the first five chapters of THE LAST DANCE, make a note of each change that is discussed. Points to be addressed include the impact of the epidemiological transition, the changing cause of death, the decrease in infant mortality, etc.
This is NOT an essay that can be dashed off at the last moment and, to be frank, this was the part of the class in which the students in the last session did most poorly. It will not be sufficient to cite five or six obvious changes.  Rather, I expect you to be able to articulate clearly at least fifteen changes that have occurred. While I will not assign a specific length for the paper because that depends on writing style, I will expect you to address at least fifteen changes that have taken place in death management practices. Obviously, the more comprehensive you are in your essay, the higher your grade.
Since this is an upper division course, I expect you to use material (cited correctly) from the book to support your points.

The reasons the founders of the United States created an Electoral College, instead of having a direct nationwide popular vote election of the President.
The total number of Electoral College votes, and how many electoral votes are needed to become President.
Provide an explanation of how electors are divided or apportioned amongst the states. For instance, how many electors are apportioned to each state, and what is the method used for apportioning these electors?
How are the number of each state’s electors related to a state’s representation in the Congress – in terms of House members and Senators?
Also, who are these “electors” and how are they selected?
What happens after the November General Election leading up to Inaugural Day? For instance, explain what happens in each of the state capitols in mid-December and during a joint session of Congress in early January following the November General election.
In addition to the information that is available in your textbook, you are strongly encouraged to conduct some independent research outside of the course materials.

“Black Swan” film.

Research and become an expert on the case of Julie Amero
Using your new found expertise in ethical analysis and knowledge you have found about the Amero case you are to identify one actor or group of actors involved in the case and examine their actions as they pertained to both the case and the set of personal or professional ethics which the chosen actor or actors chose to follow or disregard.  Be sure to identify the personal or professional code of ethics you believe was followed or ignored by your chosen participant o provide context for your analysis.

Guidelines

Directions: Consider yourself as a future counselor as you write. Provide a thoughtful response to each of the following sections, including specific, concrete examples to illustrate your ideas. Use the headings given below to separate each section of your paper.

Section 1: Boundary Issues and Dual Relationships

In 500-750 words, outline a series of criteria and describe how you would integrate this criteria into an ethical decision-making model to determine whether or not a particular boundary-crossing or dual relationship is ethical and appropriate. Present examples of how you would apply this criteria to at least four counseling situations in which you believe the dual relationship issues are complex and ambiguous. For example, do not use the clear-cut examples of sexual relationships with current clients or fraudulent billing for services. In addition, examine these issues in terms of former clients. Do the ethical issues (and your opinion about appropriateness) change, depending on how long after the termination of therapy a dual relationship is initiated? What are the key ethical dimensions that might change, after the termination of therapy? Present an example of a situation that you believe would constitute a boundary violation with a current client but that might be acceptable with a former client.

Section 2: Development of Your Thinking about Ethics

In 500-750 words, clearly describe what you consider to be the most important developments in your thinking about ethical practice that have occurred during this course. This may include areas in which you have clarified your views and beliefs, modified your thinking on a given issue, gained new insights, or acquired a new perspective.  It may include issues whose complexity you now appreciate more fully or difficult issues that you now understand you must grapple with, as a counselor. What have you most learned about yourself and/or about what constitutes becoming an ethical practitioner and how has your thinking about ethics and legal issues changed?  Be sure that you include specific examples to illustrate general statements.

Writing Suggestions

1)      Writing resources: Review the following resources to assist you in completing this assignment:

a)      Refer to the “GCU Academic Writing Guidelines Resource”.

b)      Refer to the Writing Center in the Student Success Center, read the style guide, and use the templates for this course.

c)      Refer to the GCU library and review the tutorials for quick tips and resources. The GCU library can be accessed through my.gcu.edu

d)      Refer to the Center for Learning & Advancement (CLA) which provides online tutoring as well as webinar workshops.

2)      Use of examples

a)      As you develop your ideas, use clear examples to illustrate your point. Draw upon personal examples, use cases, and apply ethical principles to practical work settings.  Tie your examples into the point you are making, but avoid giving too many details or getting lost in the personal example.

3)      Creativity and depth of thinking: Write a paper that reflects your own uniqueness and ideas rather than merely giving a summary of the material in the book.

a)      Do not make your papers mere summaries; rather focus on a clear position that you take on a specific question or issue.

b)      Approach the material in an original way.

c)      Focus on a particular issue or topic that you find personally significant.  Since you have choice in what aspect to focus on, select an aspect of a problem that will allow you to express your beliefs.

d)      Show depth in expanding on your thoughts.

4)      Integration and application: This paper should emphasize an application of ethical principles and ethical reasoning to counseling practice.

a)      Demonstrate that you know the material or the issues involved through an integration of the codes and the readings, accurate understanding of readings, critical evaluation of videos and readings, and ability to apply both readings and videos to practical situations.

b)      Apply your ideas to specific populations that you expect to work with—both in counseling and noncounseling situations. You may want to apply parts of your paper to teaching, working with the elderly, working in corrections, working with adolescents, etc.

c)      Make your paper a personal and meaningful experience by showing how you would apply ethical reasoning to dealing with ethical dilemmas.

d)      In writing about ethical issues, be sure to zero in on a specific message. Read what the question is asking and write directly to that specific question. What do you most want to convey?

e)      In writing about a case, be sure to show that you can apply ethical principles and your knowledge of the ethics codes in discussing a case given in the Issues and Ethics book.

Comparison of Romantic and Modern Eras.  Use people like Anton chekhov, charle’s Darwin and others (famous writers, poets, artist, etc) for comparisons.