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required to select a developing country of your choice and assess its process of state and nation-building.

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I need it to be as short as possible, about one paragraph that responds to this 4 questions.

1. Using the title or headline, figure out the overall question the author is trying to answer. In the New Yorker article below, the question is given to you.

2. Figure out the author's main argument. The main argument is a 1 sentence answer to the question you identified in Step #1.

3. Figure out the key supporting points that the author uses to back up their main argument (Step #2). Usually each section in a longform or narrative news article signifies a new key supporting point. In the New Yorker article below, each new section is marked by a large superscript letter.

4. For each key supporting point, list out the evidence the author presents for that key supporting point.


ARTICLE: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2013/12/09/our-broken-constitution

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Since President Trump has taken office, he has been critical of mainstream media, calling it "fake news" and more recently dubbing it the "enemy of the people." This has prompted media outlets and other groups to call the criticism an attack on democracy.

For you paper, argue in support of or against the following topic:
Do you think mainstream media in the United States today supports or undermines American democracy?

As part of your response, you'll want to accomplish the following:

1. Define democracy
2. Examine the role of the free press in a democracy
3. Analyze how effectively the American press (print and broadcast) is fulfilling that role or not in practice rather than theory. This should be the main focus of your paper. Your arguments should be supported by evidence and statistics.
4. If you agree with President Trump, explain what the shortcoming of the free press are and what could be done to help enhance their effectiveness in advancing democracy in America.
If you disagree with President Trump, what is the free press in the U.S. doing right and what should be done to better support the media in advancing democracy in America.

Regardless of your position, you paper should explore counterclaims or the arguments of the other side and provide a justification as to why you think the other sides arguments are not well founded.

FORMATTING
Type your 3-5 page essay using a normal 11- or 12-point font, single spaced.  The essay should be saved as a Word document or PDF file.

SUBMISSION
The essay should be submitted via Canvas by 11:59 pm on MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2020. It should be submitted as a Word document (.doc or .docx) or PDF file. The instructor will not be able to open and evaluate files submitted using other formats.  Any papers submitted in any other format such as .pages will receive an automatic 0.

Plan ahead for possible computer problems. Kinkos has computers. Starbucks has free wireless.

Grading Criteria
I will assign grades based on the following standards and according to the Grading Rubric which can be found here. I will deduct twenty points for each day that the paper is late. No later papers will be accepted after APRIL 17, 2020.

Writing should be free of grammar and word usage errors. Expression should be clear, concise, precise and easy to understand.

Ideas should be organized logically. Essay should be structured with a clear introduction, body and conclusion. Paragraphs should be used appropriately.

The assigned question must be fully answered. Important terms and concepts should be clearly defined. The essay should demonstrate accurate understanding of conceptual issues introduced in class and the ability to apply them appropriately in answering the question.

Minimum of 3 scholarly sources required and cited (MLA or APA). Do not cite Wikipedia or any Blog posts. These are not allowed as sources.Your course book can serve as one of your sources if cited correctly.

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HOSPICE
Knowing you are studying and taking courses in health services administration, during a family get together you were approached by one of your aunts who provided you with an update on the medical condition of your uncle. You did realize he was deteriorating but unaware it was terminal with a poor prognosis. Not only did your aunt provide you with this grim status report she asked your opinion about referring your uncle to a hospice unit within the hospital.
In no more than one (1) page, double-spaced, explain to your aunt the concept of hospice care, its mission and goals, and its overall advantages. Your goal is to educate your aunt about hospice and providing her with comfort that this is the best move for your uncle. 

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The Article Analysis should be a 2-page typed essay that answers the specific question posed and includes specific references from the assigned supplemental article(s) as well as the textbook. Quality submissions will present a clear knowledge of the subject and a synthesized approach to the support provided...
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The Article Analysis should be a researched, edited, and typed critical analysis that answers the specific question posed and includes specific references from the assigned supplemental article(s) as well as the textbook and other academic sources. Quality submissions will present a clear knowledge of the subject and provide an in-depth, well-supported foundation for the given answer to the question posed.

Important note: this is the most difficult assessment assigned for the course and requires a quality understanding of the material, an ability to critically examine the material, and an ability to craft an essay reflecting such.

Specific Question for Unit 2:
Critical Question: Paying teachers more results in a better education system overall; as such, Texas should increase is funding for education and designate that funding for teacher salary. 

MUST provide 3 verified sources*******


General Guidelines:
-Minimum 750 words in length.
-Revised and edited.
-Incorporates assigned articles, textbooks, and other sources to affirm/reject various ideas.
-Clearly answers the question posed.
-Organized well and concisely written.
-All source material cited.
For specific comments during grading, essays must be written using any word processor and then uploaded as an attached PDF (.pdf) file.
The attached rubric will be used for grading.

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Find and describe an example of an individual who changed public policy.  Describe the person and the process this person used to cause change.  As an example, Joseph Pond of the Backyard Chickens case is an example of an individual who organized supporters and was able to persuade elected members of the Cobb County Commission to change the county ordinance to allow (in some cases) households to possess backyard chickens.  In addition, Martin Luther King was influential in obtaining laws promoting civil rights at the federal (U.S. government) level. 

Hint/Idea:  If you are unsure how to begin this task, start with a search of a policy proposal - such as legalizing marijuana in a state, such as Colorado, or legalizing gun carry on college campuses.  Do some google searches.  You should be able to find an individual who led a group promoting the idea (there may be multiple people - just pick one to focus on).  So start, with a policy topic idea, find a jurisdiction (government) that adopted the idea.  Then find an individual who played a key role.

The example can be from the federal (U.S.), state (State of Georgia or any other state), or local government (school districts, counties, cities) levels.  Be sure to identify a specific person who was NOT at the time of the policy change a high level elected official, such as the President (try to focus on ordinary people who became important in policy change).

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Discussion Question 1

R. Moton High School, discussed at the beginning of the chapter, was a black school in bad shape. Discuss with students if this still happens, do bad schools only happen in minority communities or are there other reasons for bad schools. What has been their experience? How could students get the government to provide more equitable schools? Do they want the government to do this?

Discussion Question 2
In what policy areas is there a clear distinction for national responsibility? Are there any recent actions by political officials that may refute this?

Responses only have to be between 100 to 150 word count.

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This is the following question that you have to base the paper on:  Is Canada a small, middle, or principal power? Has that determination changed in the last few years/decades? is this categorization still useful in determining Canada's place in the international system?

1- The paper has to demonstrate  a research capability, argument, and coherent structure
2- there has to be a thesis, which means you have to have an argument  
3- I would like you to say that Canada is a middle power, not a small or principal power
4- be consistent with the question: make sure you address the question above in your thesis
5- Because you will have to argue, you will have to state the reasons why Canada is a middle power.  
6- please have a thesis because a thesis tells the reader what your paper will talk about
7- use Chicago style, with footnotes being at the bottom of each page.  Also, include a reference page 
8- you have to have a minimum of 10 Academic sources. Only use academic sources like Google scholar, actual hard copy books and journal articles  (do not use the regular google )
9-  I want the paper to be 10 pages long, double space, Times New Roman with 12 point font
10- Avoid any plagiarism, as this class has the plagiarism detector. 
11- Please be very clear and organized in the paper and make sure you have an argument
12- keep in mind that this is a political science/international relations class. so it is not an English literature class.  DO NOT BE DESCRIPTIVE, YOU HAVE TO HAVE A CLEAR ARGUMENT.

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Writing Prompt: The Federalists and Anti-Federalists debated on a number of fronts.  On the subject of the executive branch, which side had the stronger argument?  Your essay should be between 1000-1200 words.

Notes:

1.    In addition to your two textbooks, you are free to look at other speeches and writings of the Federalists and Anti-Federalists.  One particularly good resource in this regard is the following website: http://teachingamericanhistory.org/fed-antifed/
2.    You are free to use contemporary examples (e.g., “The Anti-Federalists were right to fear _______ as demonstrated by the fact that President Trump ________.”).  However, this assignment should primarily be an exercise in analyzing the arguments of the Founding generation.  What argument(s) did they put forward?  Were they convincing?  Why or why not?  How did their opponents respond?  Are these counter-arguments persuasive?  

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what is political science?  What is the goal and purpose of the discipline?  How is the craft exercised?
Always cite your reading references in your discussion posts.  In the context of the post you may use simple citation (e.g.  D. Brown.  or  Haswell p. 297)

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Below, I have included 4 main questions that address what we have learned in the first seven weeks of the semester. See the questions for more details.

You must PICK TWO questions and answer them in coherent essays that present a thesis. 

Your essays in total should be no longer than six pages (not including the reference pages). So each essay may be about 3 pages in length (each question is a separate essay). Thus, make sure to be concise. You will get points taken off for turning in an exam with more than 6 pages.

Please put the essays (double-spaced and 12-point font) into one word document, but make sure to separate them into two different essays. Therefore, each essay should present its own thesis (introduction/conclusion) and evidence (body paragraphs).

Please make sure that your essays are not simply opinion-based. Support your claims with specific evidence. You should make direct references (cited correctly) to course material. You must include references from course material: readings, online lessons video clips and case studies. Please use APA style for citation (Check APA citation style guide in Canvas). 

Remember, to balance your essays with examples from the readings, lessons and films/video clips! Lots of class examples and films/video clips to choose from. You can’t talk about everything, so make sure to pick a few examples that best illustrate your main points. Therefore, you have to be very concise with these essays.

Formatting Criteria Summary

Each essay should be 3 pages (2 essays at 3 pages = 6 pages total). Your entire midterm exam should be 6 pages (12-point font, double-spaced, 1 inch margins)
Cite your sources. Include a bibliography in APA style.
Proofread your work! 
Reference the rubric posted on Angel and the Lesson Commentary
Save your file as "Last name_First name_Midterm Exam"

Essay Questions (choose 2):

1) Regarding what you have learned about the history of international communications, what lessons do you think we should take from this course about the relationship between capitalism, media and influence/power, especially regarding United States’ international politics? 

To answer this question, consider the following:


How does the history of international communication contribute to our knowledge/perceptions/opinions about the role of media in the world, especially in relation to the maintenance of power/capital?
Colonization, industrialization, capitalism and communication
What knowledge does it contribute? (U.S. foreign policy? Are there mistakes we should learn from?)

2) What is the role of propaganda in the history of international communications?

To answer this question, address the following:


What is the relationship between propaganda and politics?
How did conflicts between nations in the twentieth century play a role in shaping how propaganda was used?
What role did radio and film play in distributing propaganda messages? Who (people, governments, corporations, etc.) was involved?

3) Consider what you have learned about the theories of international communication, and the relationship between colonialism, imperialism and white supremacy. How do these concepts relate to one another and how do they manifest in the United States? How has the United States perpetuated colonialism, imperialism and white supremacy at home and abroad?


To answer this question, consider the following:


The history of colonization and postcolonial studies
The economic, physical and psychological violence the Global North (the West) inflicted on the Global South (the non-West)
The way imperialism and white supremacy are represented in media


4)    How would you define and explain globalization historically and within today’s political and economic structure? 

To answer this, explain how globalization can be seen as a historical process. Pay attention to the reading and lessons that highlight how globalization has been talked about the history and how the stages have helped globalization processes continue to rapidly grow. Hint: Are today’s debates about globalization any different or are they similar to historical debates about globalization?
Assuming the Internet has played a major role in speeding up the processes of globalization, how has the Internet played a major role in today’s political and economic structure? How does the concept of electronic colonization fit into this discussion? (Hint: see readings) 
How has globalization affected marginalized communities? (e.g. global labor, media imperialism etc.)

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Analyzing Trump’s Immigration Address and identifying the different logical fallacies that he used. Explain why those fallacies made Trump’s speech ineffective.