Summarize the article by Dokken, 2007

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-Read the Dokken, 2007 article.

-Write a summary paper containing the following sections, which correspond to the sections of the Dokken article:
-Introduction
-Evolution and an Organism’s Ability to Maintain Body Weight
-Genetic Contribution to Metabolic Efficiency and Regulation of Body Weight
-Control of Body Weight at the Molecular Level
-Physiological Basis for Difficulty to Lose Weight
-Conclusion

The goal of this paper is to summarize IN YOUR OWN WORDS each section of the paper. You may not use any direct quotes. This is NOT an opinion paper; it is purely meant for you to summarize the information.

Legalizing Euthanasia or “Assisted Suicide/ Why euthanasia should be illegal

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Subject: Legalizing Euthanasia or “Assisted Suicide”

Thesis: Euthanasia or “assisted suicide” or “mercy killing” is prevalent today.  Euthanasia should not be legalized as an alternative to patients due to the lack of optional resources and alternative medicine open to patients and also the emotional stress caregivers and loved ones face with the decision of a patient choosing euthanasia as an option.

works cited page attached

Voice Wars Case review

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To prepare our Voice Wars case discussion read the case carefully and prepare and upload your typed answers to the following questions: 

1.  Who is the best positioned firm in the Voice Wars?  Weakest positioned?  Consider Google, Apple and Amazon.

2.  Is voice a winner-take-all or winner-take-most market?  Why?

3.  What should be Google’s strategy in voice?  What is the business model?  How is it different from Apple and Amazon?

Graduation speech

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Think about a speech that you would like to present on a topic of your choice. You can use the same speech topic that you selected in Unit 1 or choose a new one.
The speech can be for any context and any length. See the list of example speech occasions and purposes for inspiration.
Download and answer each question in the the Unit 2 Touchstone Template based on the speech you are thinking of: Touchstone_2_Template.doc
Consider your audience, purpose, and thesis and complete Part 1 of the template.
Utilize your program resources, the internet or a local library to find three credible sources that are relevant to your speech and complete Part 2 of the template.
Read through your sources to identify five pieces of evidence that support your thesis and complete Part 3 of the template. Be sure to use at least three different types of sources (example, statistic, analogy, definition, visual, story, testimony).
Review the rubric to ensure that you understand how you will be evaluated. Ask a Sophia learning coach if you have any questions.
Review the checklist and requirements to ensure that your Touchstone is complete.
Submit your completed Unit 2 Touchstone Template on Sophia.