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Prepare: The topic of your essay needs to be a global societal problem from the following list: adult illiteracy, funding for General Education vs STEM in primary and secondary schools, minimum wage, oceans desertification, overcoming the digital divide, refugee (escaping persecution, war, or death) crises, species extinctions (modern), tax havens, Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), universal statement of human rights (pick one), airport security, or wealth disparity. Review this GEN499 Sample Final Paper Guide for additional guidance on the expectations of this assignment.

Reflect: Based on the topic that you have chosen, you will need to use critical thinking skills to thoroughly understand how this topic can be a global societal problem and determine some logical solution(s) to the problem.

Write: This Final Argumentative Essay will present research relating the critical thinker to the modern, globalized world. In this assignment, you need to address the following items in separate sections with new headings for each:

Identify the global societal problem within the introductory paragraph and conclude with a thesis statement that states your proposed solution(s) to the problem. For guidance on how to construct a good introduction paragraph, please review the Introduction Paragraph Guideline from the Ashford Writing Center.
Describe background information on how that problem developed or came into existence. Show why this is a societal problem, and provide perspectives from multiple disciplines or populations so that you fully represent what different parts of society have to say about this issue.
Construct an argument supporting your proposed solution(s). Be sure to consider multiple disciplines or populations so that your solution shows that multiple parts of society will benefit from this solution. Provide evidence from multiple scholarly sources as evidence that your proposed solution is viable.
Interpret statistical data from at least three, peer-reviewed scholarly sources. Do this by discussing the validity, reliability, and any biases; identifying the strengths and weaknesses of these sources; and pointing out limitations of current research and attempting to indicate areas for future research. You may even use visual representations such as graphs or charts to explain statistics from sources. Evaluate the ethical outcomes that result from your solution. Be sure to provide at least one positive ethical outcome as well as at least one negative ethical outcome that could result from your solution, and explain at least two ethical issues related to each of those outcomes. Its important to consider all of society.
Develop a conclusion as the last paragraph(s) of the essay, starting with rephrasing your thesis statement and then presenting the major points of the topic and how they support your argument. For guidance on how to write a good conclusion paragraph, please review the Conclusion Paragraph Guideline from the Ashford Writing Center.
The Final Argumentative Essay

Must be 3,300 3,900 words in length (approximately between 10 12 pages; excluding title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a separate title page with the following:
Title of paper
Students name
Course name and number
Instructors name
Date submitted
Running header with page numbers
Must include in-text citations from at least 10 scholarly sources. Be sure to integrate your research rather than simply inserting it.
Must document all sources in APA style as outlined here and here.
Must have no more than 15% quoted material in the body of your essay based on the Turnitin report. Reference list will be excluded from the Turnitin originality score.
Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Source Document Requirements:
Multimedia sources (such as videos) may be used, but no more than two such sources may be used. If multimedia sources are used, they must be authored and distributed by credible sources, such as universities, law schools, medical schools, or professors, or found in the Ashford University Library.
Government sources may be used, but no more than two such sources may be used. Examples include whitehouse.gov, state.gov, usa.gov, cdc.gov, etc. These websites can be used to make a stronger point about your proposed soluation within the argument.
Where print documents are used for source materials, those must be peer-reviewed, scholarly journal articles, and academically published books. Popular media sources (e.g., newspapers, magazines, television and radio shows, etc.) must not be used. Materials from advocacy groups (e.g., Greenpeace, Human Rights Campaign, National Organization for Women, etc.) must not be used.
Sites such as ProCon.org and Wikipedia must not be used.
Religious texts must not be used.

First, visit the NC School Report Cards Website. After visiting the website, go to the most recent posted version of the survey in North Carolina. In the survey, find the results for the school where you are assigned for your student teaching experience. Note, if you are already in the public school classroom, use the school where you are employed. If you are employed at a private school or at another location, use a school in your home district (Where you live or where your children attend school). Read the report card results for the school. Your reflection essay will need to answer the following question, \”What does student test data tell me about my school?\” Be thorough with your essay as you will use the data gathered in the innovation plan project. Whenever possible, use exact numbers and statistics.

During your responses, you will need to reference the assigned reading. All in-text citations and references at the end of the reflection paper should follow APA Format

Article Critique:

Students will need to go to NC Live (Through the UMO Library) and search for an article using the following search term (Innovative Teaching Practices). Students will need to find an article where the research is applicable to their classroom teaching, so students are encouraged to use add search strings such as early childhood, elementary, high school, etc. Students will need to construct a 1-2 page critique that answers all questions found in Addendum 1.

To receive full credit, the critique must answer all questions found in Addendum 1. APA Style must be used for listing all references.

Addendum 1
Critiquing an Article
When college professors ask you to write a critique of a text, they usually expect you to analyze and evaluate, not just summarize. A summary merely reports what the text said; that is, it answers only the question, \”What did the author say?\” A critique, on the other hand, analyzes, interprets, and evaluates the text, answering the questions how? why? and how well? A critique does not necessarily have to criticize the piece in a negative sense. Your reaction to the text may be largely positive, negative, or a combination of the two. It is important to explain why you respond to the text in a certain way.
Step 1. Analyze the text
As you read the book or article you plan to critique, the following questions will help you analyze the text:
What is the author\’s main point?
What is the author\’s purpose?
Who is the author\’s intended audience?
What arguments does the author use to support the main point?
What evidence does the author present to support the arguments?
What are the author\’s underlying assumptions or biases?
You may find it useful to make notes about the text based on these questions as you read.
Step 2. Evaluate the text
After you have read the text, you can begin to evaluate the author\’s ideas. The following questions provide some ideas to help you evaluate the text:
Is the argument logical?
Is the text well-organized, clear, and easy to read?
Are the author\’s facts accurate?
Have important terms been clearly defined?
Is there sufficient evidence for the arguments?
Do the arguments support the main point?
Is the text appropriate for the intended audience?
Does the text present and refute opposing points of view?
Does the text help you understand the subject?
Are there any words or sentences that evoke a strong response from you? What are those words or sentences? What is your reaction?
What is the origin of your reaction to this topic? When or where did you first learn about it? Can you think of people, articles, or discussions that have influenced your views? How might these be compared or contrasted to this text?
What questions or observations does this article suggest? That is, what does the article make you think about?
Step 3. Plan and write your critique
Write your critique in standard essay form. It is generally best not to follow the author\’s organization when organizing your analysis, since this approach lends itself to summary rather than analysis. Begin with an introduction that defines the subject of your critique and your point of view. Defend your point of view by raising specific issues or aspects of the argument. Conclude your critique by summarizing your argument and re-emphasizing your opinion.

Hord, S. M. (2008). Evolution of the professional learning community. Journal of Staff Development, 29(3), 10 13. Retrieved from EbscoHost database.

NCDPI (n.d.). Professional learning communities. Retrieved from http://www.ncpublicschools.org/profdev/resources/proflearn/

Writing S.M.A.R.T. Goals (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.hr.virginia.edu/uploads/documents/media/Writing_SMART_Goals.pdf

Chapter 8; Philosophical Foundations of Education in the United States Your Introduction to Education

Reflection Paper:

First, read the textbook chapter about the philosophical foundations. Try to get in mind the theory or theories that represent what you believe about education. Your own philosophical approach will guide you in how you will want to use professional learning communities in the classroom.

Next, read the article on the Professional Learning Community and visit the NCDPI Professional Learning Community Website. After reading the article and visiting the website, your reflection essay will need to answer the following question, \”How can I use professional learning communities in my classroom?\”

During your responses, you will need to reference the assigned readings. All in-text citations and references at the end of the reflection paper should follow APA Format. Grading will use the rubric found in Moodle.

Part of health promotion is meeting a patient at their definition of health. One person\’s health goals and possibilities may differ from another. Explore various definitions of health, for example newborn versus the older adult. How fragile their systems are.

Directions: Be sure to save an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling, and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) doublespaced pages; refer to the Format Requirements page located at the beginning of this learning guide for specific format requirements.

Suppose you are part of a political organization that has taken the position that one of the ways to fix Congress is to impose term limits on members of the Senate and House of Representatives. Your initial research reflects that it will be necessary to amend the U.S. Constitution to accomplish this. Prepare a plan detailing how your organization will accomplish its goal. Include the following.

1. Provide two (2) reasons why amending the U.S. Constitution would be necessary versus passing a law. Include Marbury v. Madison and U.S. Term Limits, Inc. v. Thornton.

2. In view of the canons of construction and interpretation, name and explain three (3) necessary elements that you must consider before drafting language to amend the U.S. Constitution.

3. List the two (2) primary paths you would pursue to amend the U.S. Constitution. Cite the applicable section(s) of the Constitution.

4. Explain the three branches of government including each branchs authority and responsibility. How would your plan impact each branch?

Why is it so hard for Augustine to change his life? What finally causes his return or conversion to Christianity? Is this reason satisfying to you?

Directions for Required Essay Review Assignment:
FIRST: listen to the Audio….SECOND: watch the Video….THIRD: read the Article in this order.
Assignment Purpose

Program/Course assessment: Students are use primary and secondary sources provided to create an argument through the use of historical evidence that analyzes various aspects of the past (social, political, economic, cultural) and their relationship to the present on the topic of Social Darwinism and how it affected a major American Politician of the late 1800\’s and early 1900\’s .

Core assessment: Measures students ability to think critically and communicate effectively. Students must demonstrate an awareness that personal and social decisions of the past play a role in personal and social norms of the present.

Assignment

Social Darwinism and how it affected a major American Politician of the late 1800\’s and early 1900\’s is the specific topic related to your particular history course for the topic of your review and the two videos and one written article should provide an appropriate amount of both primary and secondary sources for the students to write an essay/review which should reveal the complexity of the topic under consideration. Requirements:

600-word (at least 3pages) (minimum) (double spaced) written project that requires students to create a historical argument, analyze and interpret the assigned sources, and relate the cause and effect relationships revealed within the source material.
A professional product i.e., spelling, grammar, syntax, presentation, etc. all count.
Sources must be documented(footnotes or reference notes and Biblography are required) in an appropriate format. (MLA or Chicago Turabian Citation.)
Students should demonstrate an ability to recognize the difference between Primary and Secondary sources.
4. Use a common rubric (see below) for grading.

Students MAY post one TYPED (double spaced) Review/Essay (contrast and comparison) of the reading and two you-tube assignments.The review/essay should not be shorter than 2-4 pages. Each review should SUMMARIZE and ANALIZE the MAIN POINTS of the article/s or Film Clips and give the student\’s REACTION to them. (further Content directions below ) The review/essay is to be cut and pasted or attached as a single word document in the appropriate assignment drop box. A maximum of 100 points will be awarded for the review/essay, if it adequately covers the assigned rubric. Late reviews will not be accepted.

A Suggested but not required Review/Essay Format:
Title:
Author/s: (tell me who is writing the article or producing the film or audio clips and why)
Thesis: (what is the main point you believe the author or producer is trying to make)
Summary: (give a brief overall summary of the article or film or audio clips)
Authors and Producers Conclusions: (what major points the writer/producer of the article/ film or audio clips believes to be true)
Your Reactions: (was it well written/produced, did you learn anything, would you recommend it to someone else etc)
Include a bibliography and proper citations and footnotes
***One of the most important parts of your review/essay will be your ability to notice what was historically accurate about the article/film and what was inaccurate. The review should be based on the article/ film or audio clips read or viewed and the your Professor will expect to see plenty of direct quotations taken from the reading or film or audio clips included in the review and many specific examples drawn from the reading as well.the Professor wants evidence that the student read or listened to the assignments, understood them and now can explain them to others.