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CIVIC AND GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT/DIVERSITY/WORLDVIEW REFLECTION INSTRUCTIONSCivic and global engagement involves the ability to engage local, national, and global structures as an informed follower of Christ. This requires one to have an understanding of a Biblical Worldview, as well as be able to decipher that view from secular worldviews in the areas of cultural, political, economic, and industrial fields. To impact any of these areas one must effectively engage with people of diverse backgrounds. To this avail, students will script an essay which demonstrates this understanding.First, students should review “What is a Biblical worldview” in Chapter 0 Introduction: Getting Started [you may recall that a direct link to this Chapter was listed in Module 1’s reading folder, if needed) and the view the Module presentations on worldview and diversity. You should also read Chapter 8 on diversity.Note- Students will see quite a few connections between Biblical worldview and diversity- i.e. God created the entire earth and everything living. He made all of us in His image. We are all decendants of Adam and Eve, but have unique differences. We are all sinners, regardless of demographics. God reveals Himself through the Word, and has sent us diverse prophets. We are to love one another without exclusions. We are charged to go out to all nations. And, so on.Next, students should script a 300-400 word reflection essay using the below provided outline. The reflection should follow the traditional, academic essay format (introduction, three body paragraphs, conclusion).Note- The textbook defines Biblical worldview as a framework of beliefs that dictate how you act and interact in the world. It is a means in which you see the world through the lens of the Bible.The reflection will be graded on (a) a brief introduction/overview and a summative, reflective conclusion; (b) three well-written body paragraphs that answer the below provided questions; and (c) word count and mechanics such as clarity, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure. Students should view the grading rubric before beginning the assignment.Essay Outline• A brief introducation (25-50 words) that overviews the essay.• Part 1/Paragraph 1 (75-100 words):o Using Chapter 0 Introduction and presentation, students should answer these questions: (a) how would you define a Biblical worldview; (b) what is the foundation/authority of a Biblical worldview?; and (c) how could a Liberty University student go about developing a stronger Biblical worldview outside of class during their college experience?• Part 2/Paragraph 2 (75-100 words):o Students should reflect how a worldview impacts life: (a) what is your purpose in life as a believer/follower of Christ?; (b) what are some of your goals in school or in life; (c) how could having a Biblical worldview affect those goals?; and (d) how does having aBiblical worldview shape your purpose for pursuing education?• Part 3/Paragraph 3 (75-100 words):o Using the video “Diversity at Liberty University”, students should reflect on these questions: (a) what is a culture?; (b) how can we work together with people from different cultures?; (c) how could having a Biblical worldview propel us into the world as Kingdom ambassadors to all ‘tribesand people and languages’ (Rev 7:9)?; and (d) How can we effectively engage others?• A brief summary and reflective conclusion (25-50 words) that explains what the student learned about their own worldview from the textbook reading, watching the videos, and completing the assignment.Submit this reflection essay by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday at the end of Module/Week 6.

Which theory better explains the politics of the Constitutional Convention and the Ratification debate, pluralism or elitism? Minimum word count is 1250, NOT including bibliography. In regards to the essay topic, would like to answer the question as elitism.

Instructions: After reading George Orwell’s 1984, you will draw a conclusion as to whether the events in the book parallel with the current events of today.You will use a minimum of three sources to support your argument.You will be graded on your analysis, evidence, and writing ability.   

What is ‘Duverger’s Law’? In general, how useful is it for explaining party systems? Does its usefulness vary across different countries? If so, why?Write an essay on ONE of the following topics. Your essay 5-6 pages long, typed, double-spaced, with 10-12 point font and 1”-1.5” margins.  We will be using Turnitin to check for plagiarism.  Remember, this is not a research paper and you should be able to address the question by referring to information and arguments presented in lecture and course readings. Of course, you may go beyond this material. You need not include a bibliography, but you are responsible for citing non-original arguments (e.g., “This argument is usually associated with Downs and has structured much of the debate on the subject.  However . ..”). – I uploaded some course content (good source) that is useful for this paper.

Identify the DHS goal and issue that you will address in the Final Research Paper.  Summarize the various points of view that frame the homeland security issue, threat, or hazard, leading to a vulnerability.    Describe the various roles and responsibilities of the various levels of government with respect to the issue under review.      Explain your personal position on how the Department of Homeland Security should address vulnerability using mitigation, prevention, and preparedness techniques.-Attached is my outline that you can work off of for this paper.- Please add three more sources to the paper- 6 total sources.Added text,Bullock, J. A., Haddow, G. D., & Coppola, D. P. (2016). Introduction to homeland security: Principles of all-hazards risk management (5th ed.). Retrieved from https://redshelf.comU.S. Department of Homeland Security. (2019). DHS Strategic Plan: FY2020-2024 (Links to an external site.). Retrieved from: https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/19_0702_plcy_dhs-strategic-plan-fy20-24.pdf

This paper will examine the disparities in compensation between the public and private employment sectors.  Compensation includes wages, salaries, and other benefits that an employer offers their employees in return for work done.  With the use of data collected over the past ten to 20 years, the paper will establish how wide these disparities have become and its leading causes.  The paper will also examine if the common theory that public sector employees receive better salaries and benefits than private-sector employees is accurate.  In addition, the paper will try to ascertain the impact of any disparity on employee retention and hiring in both sectors and if employee demographics in both have been impacted by salary and benefit disparities.  In conclusion, the paper will try to determine the differences in compensation and benefits between these sectors as well as their causes and potential solutions.

Q1 – 6 pointsYou are at an impasse during a negotiation. What are six things you can do to get past it?Q2 – 16 pointsThere are 16 dynamics that can make a multi-party negotiation effective.a. What are those dynamics.b. Give a hypothetical of each oneQ3. 13 pointsYour text lists 10 best practices in negotiation. Pick your top three and explain why you think they are more important than the rest.

Articles also must be properly cited in your paper. Students will use the articles to write a 5 – 6 page paper summarizing the articles and news stories, giving their own opinion about the issues and topics of their articles, and discuss how some of the stories covered in their articles may have evolved turned out.Links to articles I used for my critical writing summaryhttps://www.foxnews.com/politics/newsom-attacks-those-behind-recall-says-will-win-walks- back-comments-on-feinstein-replacementhttps://www.foxnews.com/politics/migrant-children-in-us-custody-marchhttps://www.foxnews.com/politics/kamala-harris-avoid-commenting-cuomohttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-03-04/california-school-reopening-plan-gets-final-ok-legislature-assembly-bill-86https://www.foxnews.com/politics/emotional-murder-victims-mother-slams-la-county-da-gascon-doesnt-carehttps://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-coronavirus-recovery-trillion-democrats-infrastructurehttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-03-25/garcetti-ofarrell-bonin-buscaino-los-angeles-politicians-echo-park-lake-homelesshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-03-16/newsom-says-recall-election-seems-likely-as-final-signatures-are-turned-in

CIVIC AND GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT/DIVERSITY/WORLDVIEW REFLECTION INSTRUCTIONSCivic and global engagement involves the ability to engage local, national, and global structures as an informed follower of Christ. This requires one to have an understanding of a Biblical Worldview, as well as be able to decipher that view from secular worldviews in the areas of cultural, political, economic, and industrial fields. To impact any of these areas one must effectively engage with people of diverse backgrounds. To this avail, students will script an essay which demonstrates this understanding.First, students should review “What is a Biblical worldview” in Chapter 0 Introduction: Getting Started [you may recall that a direct link to this Chapter was listed in Module 1’s reading folder, if needed) and the view the Module presentations on worldview and diversity. You should also read Chapter 8 on diversity.Note- Students will see quite a few connections between Biblical worldview and diversity- i.e. God created the entire earth and everything living. He made all of us in His image. We are all decendants of Adam and Eve, but have unique differences. We are all sinners, regardless of demographics. God reveals Himself through the Word, and has sent us diverse prophets. We are to love one another without exclusions. We are charged to go out to all nations. And, so on.Next, students should script a 300-400 word reflection essay using the below provided outline. The reflection should follow the traditional, academic essay format (introduction, three body paragraphs, conclusion).Note- The textbook defines Biblical worldview as a framework of beliefs that dictate how you act and interact in the world. It is a means in which you see the world through the lens of the Bible.The reflection will be graded on (a) a brief introduction/overview and a summative, reflective conclusion; (b) three well-written body paragraphs that answer the below provided questions; and (c) word count and mechanics such as clarity, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure. Students should view the grading rubric before beginning the assignment.Essay Outline• A brief introducation (25-50 words) that overviews the essay.• Part 1/Paragraph 1 (75-100 words):o Using Chapter 0 Introduction and presentation, students should answer these questions: (a) how would you define a Biblical worldview; (b) what is the foundation/authority of a Biblical worldview?; and (c) how could a Liberty University student go about developing a stronger Biblical worldview outside of class during their college experience?• Part 2/Paragraph 2 (75-100 words):o Students should reflect how a worldview impacts life: (a) what is your purpose in life as a believer/follower of Christ?; (b) what are some of your goals in school or in life; (c) how could having a Biblical worldview affect those goals?; and (d) how does having aBiblical worldview shape your purpose for pursuing education?• Part 3/Paragraph 3 (75-100 words):o Using the video “Diversity at Liberty University”, students should reflect on these questions: (a) what is a culture?; (b) how can we work together with people from different cultures?; (c) how could having a Biblical worldview propel us into the world as Kingdom ambassadors to all ‘tribesand people and languages’ (Rev 7:9)?; and (d) How can we effectively engage others?• A brief summary and reflective conclusion (25-50 words) that explains what the student learned about their own worldview from the textbook reading, watching the videos, and completing the assignment.Submit this reflection essay by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday at the end of Module/Week 6.

What is ‘Duverger’s Law’? In general, how useful is it for explaining party systems? Does its usefulness vary across different countries? If so, why?Write an essay on ONE of the following topics. Your essay 5-6 pages long, typed, double-spaced, with 10-12 point font and 1”-1.5” margins.  We will be using Turnitin to check for plagiarism.  Remember, this is not a research paper and you should be able to address the question by referring to information and arguments presented in lecture and course readings. Of course, you may go beyond this material. You need not include a bibliography, but you are responsible for citing non-original arguments (e.g., “This argument is usually associated with Downs and has structured much of the debate on the subject.  However . ..”). – I uploaded some course content (good source) that is useful for this paper.