Choose One Of The Following Topics And Write A One-Page Response.

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Choose one of the following topics and write a one-page response.  You must use two sources and your paper must be done by MLA format.  

Socrates developed the dialectic method as a way of pursuing a true understanding of some basic concepts of justice or ethics. How did he use the method? Does it, could it, work?

Plato advocates a theory of Forms as a way of establishing a foundation for making true claims about reality. What is that? Is it (or some variation) convincing?

The Ring of Gyges story is at the center of a debate over whether justice is the product of authority (or power) or whether there is some objective principle of justice. Examine this debate and take a side.

Plato explores what he takes to be the difference between knowledge and opinion. Examine his definitions and argument. Is it convincing? Platos allegory of the cave is meant to illustrate how we are supposed to know reality. How does the allegory work? What does it show? Is Platos theory of knowledge convincing?

Aristotle attempted to bring knowledge into the world through focus on the four causes. Aristotles ethics is based on developing ones character in a specific way. How do we know what counts as virtue? 

Compare/Contrast Essay

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Discuss a concept or them by comparing or contrasting two published texts. You will interact with and show connections between the texts through selective summary, paraphrase, and quotation in an alternating method style compare and contrast essay .

published text are How strong is your faith? Langston Hughes salvation and Marjane Satrapi The Veil 

.Make sure paper includes following items

  1. 1) describe the concept/theme in your own words; what is a general, public association with this concept (DENOTATION) and what is your personal association or thoughts about this theme AND explain how they coincide/differ from a more common or public meaning (CONNOTATION).
  2. 2) Briefly summarize the two different pieces of writing you are comparing as they relate to the theme (see the list of possibilities on page 2). 
  3. 3) Provide your thesis, which should indicate why these outside views will be compared and contrasted next to your established definition of the concept/theme; indicate what specific sub-themes will be examined (topic points)
  4. Body paragraphs will focus on using an alternating method, which presents materials from both source A and source B on each subtopic together, analyzing these subtopics in an AB AB AB pattern.
  5. The conclusion should clarify the most important themes and problems identified in the essay. What associations have been most challenged by the discussion? What do you find yourself most agreeing with or disagreeing with from the sources? Make sure that you revisit your thesis statement and subpoints in this

LENGTH AND FORMATS

-typed using Times new roman, 12pt, double spaced. 4-5 pages more than 1,200 words

-include 2-3 peer review sources to support assertions(two essays comparing in paper will NOT count towards peer review) must include MLA Works Cited Page including all sources cited .

2 Discussions

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DISCUSSION 1

Kirkpatricks Taxonomy

This weeks lecture describes the advantages and disadvantages of using Kirkpatricks taxonomy. As an HR employee tasked with creating and evaluating a training course for your organization, how would you use Kirkpatricks taxonomy to evaluate the training?  What could you do to minimize the disadvantages of the tool?

Use this weeks lecture as a basis for your post. Reference and cite the textbook in your original post.  Respond to at least two of your classmates posts.

DISCUSSION 2

Beta-Testing

Read the article . In the textbook, beta-testing is described as used for formative evaluation and for fine-tuning. How does the story of Apples beta-test meet the criteria?

Reference and cite the textbook in your original post. Respond to at least two of your classmates posts.

Non Maleficence In Nursing

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INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT

  • What expertise, supports, and character traits do you believe a nurse needs to possess in order to practice non-maleficence in nursing? For each item you name, give an example and show how this skill/trait will help nurses to become more ethical in their practice.
  • Describe a situation in which non-maleficence might potentially come into conflict with a different precept in nursing. Write about the conflict you describe and analyze what you see as the most ethical approach to dealing with this tension.

Requirements:
Word Count—Minimum 1500-1800 words
References—Minimum 3 peer reviewed references, the oldest being no more than 5 years old.
APA FORMAT IS REQUIRED