Write a 1,050- to 1,200-word paper in which you discuss life on Earth and the possibilities of extraterrestrial life in our solar system.

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Write a 1,050- to 1,200-word paper in which you discuss life on Earth and the possibilities of extraterrestrial life in our solar system. Include the following elements:

  • Describe the properties of life on Earth.
  • Examine the possibilities of extraterrestrial life in our solar system. Where and how might life be possible?
  • Describe the types of stars that could have life-bearing planets
  • Discusshumanity’s search for extraterrestrial intelligence
  • Assess the possibilities of extraterrestrial life in the universe.

Make sure to use the following subtitles for each section. You would lose 10 points if you did not use these subtitles.

a. Introduction

b. Properties of Life on Earth

c. Possibilities of Extraterrestrial Life in Our Solar System

d. Types of Stars with Life Bearing Planets

e. Humanity’s Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence

f. Assess the Possibilities of Extraterrestrial Life in the Universe

g. Conclusion

Your paper must be prepared according to APA guidelines.  Please use the template available fromthe right column.

Your paper will be graded according to the quality of writing and presentation, as well as the quality of the content.  Make sure to attach the output in html or pdf (not a screenshot) from the Plagiarism Checker to your assignment. You may submit the checker result after the deadline (but no later than Friday) since it might take more time than you expect. 

Deontology Essay

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Deontology Essay Prompt:
Here are some possible prompts for the next essay (on Kant):
Prompt One:

Explain under what circumstances, according to Kant, there is moral worth in an action (i.e., when does a person get moral credit for acting as she does) and critically evaluate that claim.

Prompt Two:

Explain Kant’s categorical imperative in either the Principle of Universalization or the Principle of Humanity formulation, offer an example of how he would apply it to some particular moral act and evaluate the legitimacy of this as a moral principle (i.e. critique or defend it argumentatively).

Prompt Three:

I figured it might be fun to try and evaluate the same story given in the last prompt on Kantian terms.
Read the following story of a unique moral dilemma [taken from the philosopher Bernard Williams–the essay from which it is taken is also in the book] and then (1) explain, in good detail, what Kant would argue Jim should do, (2) explain why Kant’s theory would demand such a response and (3) argue whether or not that account of the situation makes moral sense of that decision [that is, even if you think that deontology tells us to do the right thing, is it right because of duty and the categorical imperative–or for some other reason?]. In answering the 1 and 2, I expect a reasonably detailed account of the basic moral theory of Kant/Deontology as an answer to the normative question.
The moral dilemma:

“Jim finds himself in the central square of a small South American town. Tied up against the wall are a row of twenty Indians, most terrified, a few defiant, in front of them several armed men in uniform. A heavy man in a sweat-stained khaki shirt turns out to be the captain in charge and, after a good deal of questioning of Jim which establishes that he got there by accident while on a botanical expedition, explains that the Indians are a random group of the inhabitants who, after recent acts of protest against the government, are just about to be killed to remind other possible protestors of the advantages of not protesting. However, since Jim is an honoured visitor from another land, the captain is happy to offer him a guest’s privilege of killing one of the Indians himself. If Jim accepts, then as a special mark of the occasion, the other Indians will be let off. Of course, if Jim refuses, then there is no special occasion, and Pedro here will do what he was about to do when Jim arrived, and kill them all. Jim, with some desperate recollection of schoolboy fiction, wonders whether if he got hold of a gun, he could hold the captain, Pedro and the rest of the soldiers to threat, but it is quite clear from the set-up that nothing of that kind is going to work: any attempt at that sort of thing will mean that all the Indians will be killed, and himself. The men against the wall, and the other villagers, understand the situation, and are obviously begging him to accept. What should he do?”

How would you use an RSS feed for research?

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•1.  how would you use an RSS feed for research?

•Name a website in your program or major that has an RSS feed that would be helpful to you. Consult Fagan Finder.

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Plagiarizing is serious. Not giving credit in our work where we find our information is considered stealing. Read about a journalist that lost his job for plagiarizing from a blog. Websites are especially difficult to cite correctly.

1.How do you feel about this topic?

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2.Post one of your Internet sources, including the following information:TOPIC: (example-Use yours) Is contacting Aliens from other worlds dangerous?

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THESIS: (example-Use yours) While many agencies have been trying to contact alien life forms peacefully, history and science indicate that such efforts may bring harm to humanity.

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AUTHOR:

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TITLE or TITLE of SITE:

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URL:

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WEBSITE OWNER/SPONSOR: (This is sometimes the same as the title. Find copyright statement or “about” link if available.)

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COPYRIGHT DATE:

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RETRIEVAL DATE (This is the date you accessed this site. LIST in Day, Month, Year order. Example: 4 Nov. 2010.)

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DOI if applicable

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ANNOTATION:(Using the CRAAP Test,

3.Share with the class:

•The thesis statement and topic you will be using for the class project (this may evolve into something else by the time the project is due).

•Provide a list of possible key words based upon your thesis.

•Once you have completed your posting, respond to another student’s posting.

•Can you suggest any additional keywords for someone else?

4. Share with the class:

1.TOPIC:

2.THESIS:

3.Looking at the subscription-based databases provided by your library, [library database list] which database(s) can you use (other than Academic Search Complete) to find information about your topic?

4.Why?

5.Once you have completed your posting, respond to another student’s posting.

Forum Description

4.Using the Internet evaluation questions:

1.Evaluate one of the websites you are considering using for the project.

2.If it is a site you are discarding, explain why. If it is a site you are using, explain why.

3.Once you have completed your posting, respond to another student’s posting.

Forum Description

5.Using the Internet Evaluation Questions:

1.Evaluate one of the websites you are considering using for the project.

2.If it is a site you are discarding, explain why. If it is a site you are using, explain why.

3.Once you have completed your posting, respond to another student’s posting.

What political ramifications would this disaster-preparedness technology cause between more-developed countries and less-developed countries?

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Monitoring Our Home Planet

The Internet is a powerful tool that provides the ability to monitor natural phenomena and disasters that happen all over planet Earth.

In this assignment, you will research resources available on the Internet for monitoring natural phenomena including earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, global climate, and weather.

Based on your research, do the following:

  • Identify a minimum of three different natural phenomena that are typically responsible for natural disasters. Analyze the potential impact of these disasters.
  • Analyze how these phenomenon are monitored, or not, via the Internet. Critique available Web sites, which publicly display up-to-date monitored information related to each of the natural phenomena you have identified. Focus on the following aspects:
    • Geography
      • What parts of the world are potentially affected by these phenomena? Specifically identify the countries.
    • Resources
      • What kinds of resources are allocated toward monitoring these phenomena and why?
      • What types of Web resources monitor the phenomena and provide up-to-date information about them?
      • What kinds of technology are involved in monitoring the phenomena?
    • Politics
      • What political ramifications would this disaster-preparedness technology cause between more-developed countries and less-developed countries?
      • What kinds of issues could this technology cause between less-developed countries?
    • Economics
      • How would this technology directly impact the economies of those countries that have the technology versus those countries that do not?
      • Do you predict any indirect impacts? What current evidence supports your position?
    • Disaster Preparedness
      • What types of systems are in place in terms of disaster preparedness related to these monitored phenomena?
  • Summarize your findings. Evaluate how this technology will impact the future of humanity, both positively and negatively. Be sure to consider the political and economic issues discussed in your future predictions.

Support your statements with examples. Use a minimum of six reliable references, two of which should be peer-reviewed articles.

Write a 7–8-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.