According to cultural relativists, whatever moral values a culture holds, those moral values are correct for every member of that culture. One consequence of this theory is that cultures can never make moral progress. The moral values of a culture can change over time, but they cannot get better or worse. After all, the moral values at an earlier time were correct (simply by being the moral values of the culture) and then they change to a newer, equally correct set of moral values. To change from one correct set of values to a different correct set of values does not allow any improvement or decline in moral values. Consider the moral values held by our own Western culture in the past and today. Do you think that there is any evidence of moral progress or decline? Defend one of the following views: Western culture is more moral today than in the past; Western culture is less moral today than in the past; or, Western culture is equally mo
According to cultural relativists, whatever moral values a culture holds, those moral values are correct for every member of that culture. One consequence of this theory is that cultures can never make moral progress. The moral values of a culture can change over time, but they cannot get better or worse. After all, the moral values at an earlier time were correct (simply by being the moral values of the culture) and then they change to a newer, equally correct set of moral values. To change from one correct set of values to a different correct set of values does not allow any improvement or decline in moral values. Consider the moral values held by our own Western culture in the past and today. Do you think that there is any evidence of moral progress or decline? Defend one of the following views: Western culture is more moral today than in the past; Western culture is less moral today than in the past; or, Western culture is equally moral
1.) What event/activity did you attend/participate in and why did you choose it? What made you interested?
2.) What was the event about? (1-2 paragraph summary of main topics presented.)
3.) Provide three takeaways you learned from the event and why you believe they are applicable to entrepreneurship / innovation?
Grading Rubric:
- Your name and the name of the event (No grade if missing.)
- 400-600 word count. (20%)
- Event description and why you were interested. (10%)
- Summary of topics presented. (20%)
- Clarity in writing.
- Details indicating attendance.
- Takeaways (50%)
- Did you list at least three lessons / takeaways you learned from attending?
- Did you describe each takeaway and how you think it is more broadly applicable to E&I?
- Did you show reflection in your interpretation
Topic--How is social media affecting young adults, parents, or teens for better or worse?
Overview of the argumentative essay: Throughout the course, you will build a 4-5-page argumentative essay. An argumentative essay requires writers to explore a topic (issue), collect and consider evidence, and establish an opinion on the topic in a brief way. The complete essay must incorporate research (quotes, summarization, and paraphrasing), and you must cite the research using APA in-text citations and a corresponding References page.
The final product, written in five phases, requires the following:
- Research the issue, and analyze evidence to form an opinion.
- Write a claim (thesis statement) that is supported with reasons from credible sources.
- Write an introduction that announces your purpose and hooks readers.
- Write 3 body paragraphs (including at
You will be responsible for writing a paper (2 pages double-spaced) regarding Asian American and immigration. Please use a credible newspaper (New York Times, the Atlantic, Reuters, Associated Press, etc.) and analyze the article.
-What is the article about?
-Who are affected?
-Are there any issues and solutions?
-How can we improve our society?
-What do you foresee in our society in five to ten years?
Write a Literary Exploration for the poem "Carry On" and additional texts. What is your opinion of the significance of perseverance?
*** 2 pages
In your writing, you must: [No MLA cited need it, don't need the research)
discuss the poem "Carry On" by Robert W. Service
talking about a personal experience related to the text.
In your writing, you should:
Select a character from the work provided.
Select a character from the works we have studied in this course which is relevant to this assignment and interesting to you. Remember to name the character, author, and text. (see attached)
Reflect upon your own knowledge and/or experience.
Carefully consider your controlling idea or how you will create a strong unifying effect in your response. Organize your discussion so that your ideas are clearly and effectively presented.
Make sure that the examples and details that you se
In three short paragraphs (about 100 words each) answer the following questions about each the three sources that you have chosen for your paper:
What is the proper MLA or APA citation for your source?
Who is/are the author/s and why are they credible?
What was the author's purpose for creating the text you are using?
Why is this a good source for your paper and how will it help you discuss your discourse community?
Reply the email [request] as an Communications Director for a construction company and received an email from a direct report named Susan
- Read the email from Susan Lathan and draft an email response.
300-400 words
Reply the email [request] as an Communications Director for a construction company and received an email from a direct report named Susan
- Read the email from Susan Lathan and draft an email response.
4 -5 paragraphs
The research on the ill effects of added sugar consumption is building. Some researchers feel that sugar is as toxic as alcohol and as addictive as drugs. Others feel that sugar plays such a huge role in obesity that consumption should be regulated or taxed to curb consumption. Sugar is the new food villain. The following 3 articles do a great job of covering the history, research and proposed solutions to our sugar over consumption epidemic. Have you cut back on added sugars? Why or why not? Do you think that sugar is evil and should be regulated or taxed?
Sugar, explained
Sugar Industry Long Downplayed Potential Harms
Do Soda Taxes Actually work? Here is What the Science is Telling us
