Are there similarities or differences to how the Russian government might go about brainwashing its population and what you feel is occurring today in America?

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A story is described below. Read this story, then fulfill all requirements. Within this assignment, you will identify ethical issues and comment on those issues using your critical thinking skills.

Story:

In 1985, a former Russian KGB agent gave an interview describing how the Russian government goes about brainwashing its own population. The four phases are demoralization, destabilization, crises, and normalization.

In the first phase, the educational system is weakened and the population is fed useless information until it no longer is able to assess the facts.

Destabilization involves undermining the economy, foreign relations, and the national defense system.

The crises phase is brought about by a sudden, unexpected, imminent threat.

In response to the crises, the government puts in place emergency measures after which follows the normalization process, which affirms and institutionalizes the new status quo.

Assignment (read this section carefully):

For this final requirement, be careful not to jump to conclusions. This assignment challenges students to go beyond using only System-1 thinking. Use your critical thinking skills and be sure to consider all the possibilities. Be sure to address the following in your answer:

analyze the alternatives
describe foreseeable consequences
identify duties and ethical principles that are relevant
Submit a two (2) page paper responding to the prompts below. You must follow the provided template. Failure to follow the provided template will result in a zero grade on this assignment.

You must incorporate four quotes and/or paraphrases from our textbook, but the paper must not be made of entirely of quotes and paraphrases. You only use quotes and paraphrases to support your original ideas. Do not use any other resource beyond the textbook.

Do not use first- or second-person in your paper.

Your paper should have a clear introduction, conclusion, and smooth paragraph transitions. A thesis statement is required. University-level writing is expected. Proofread your work prior to submission.

FOLLOW THIS TEMPLATE — including the order of the questions you are to answer:

DO NOT WRITE IN FIRST- OR SECOND-PERSON.

Introduction:
Write one sentence which summarizes your answer to the following:

Are there similarities or differences to how the Russian government might go about brainwashing its population and what you feel is occurring today in America?
Then, write a three-sentence summary of the story you read regarding the Russian Government and how this may or may not be similar to what occurs in the United States.

Unlike the Russian Government, the U.S. Government is ethically responsible to provide . . .
Similar to the Russian Government, the U.S. Government is not ethically responsible to provide . . .

Body:
Answer/complete the following prompts for the body of your paper.

Is it the American government’s ethical responsibility to provide for the education – to include developing strong critical thinking skills – of the American people? Why or why not?
a (Your argument will be seven-to-eight sentences in one paragraph. Include a quote/paraphrase from our textbook and be certain to relate the quote/paraphrase to your analysis.)

Map your argument. See below for further mapping instructions.
a (Attach your maps to the end of your paper, after the Reference Page.)

Is it the American government’s ethical responsibility to ensure the American population has access to full and accurate news and information? Why or why not?
a (Your argument will be seven-to-eight sentences in one paragraph. Include a quote/paraphrase from our textbook and be certain to relate the quote/paraphrase to your analysis.)

Map your argument. See below for further mapping instructions.
a (Attach your maps to the end of your paper, after the Reference Page.)

Compare and contrast the Russian KGB agent’s description of how the Russian government might go about brainwashing its population to what you feel is occurring today in America. This means you will use your arguments regarding ethical responsibility from above to describe the similarities and differences between the Russian government’s role in educating and informing its population to what occurs today with the American government’s role in educating and informing its population.
a (Your comparison will be seven-to-eight sentences in one paragraph. Your contrast will be seven-to-eight sentences in a separate paragraph. Include a quote/paraphrase from our textbook supporting your comparison. Include a quote/paraphrase from our textbook supporting your contrast. Be certain to relate the quotes/paraphrases to your analyses.)

Conclusion:

Re-state your thesis statement. Then, write a three-to-four sentence summary of your paper contents.

Reference Page

In APA formatting, the Reference Page is the last page of a paper. It is on its own page; do not combine your Reference Page with the same page on which your paper ends.

Mapping

You will have two maps. Depending on your answers to #1 and #2 above, your Mapping Claims will state the following:

1) It is OR It is not the United States Government’s ethical responsibility to provide for the education of the American people.

2) It is OR It is not the United States Government’s ethical responsibility to ensure the American population has access to full and accurate news and information.

Provide an overview of the organization that will be delivered to senior management, defining the business goals and objectives and the size, layout, and structure of the organization.

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In recent years, organizations have witnessed the impact of effective and ineffective business continuity plans and disaster recovery plans. In today’s environment, with significant potential natural disasters, terrorist threats, and other man-made threats, it is critical that organizations develop effective business continuity plans and disaster recovery plans. Select an organization that you are familiar with, such as where you currently or previously have worked, contact a local organization, or search on the Internet for the needed detail of an organization that interests you. Prepare a disaster recovery plan policy for that organization.

Instructions
This assignment consists of two parts: a written paper and a PowerPoint presentation. You must submit both parts as separate files for the completion of this assignment. Label each file name according to the section of the assignment it is written for. You can make all assumptions needed to complete this assignment.

Part 1: Written Paper
Write a 6–8 page paper in which you:

Provide an overview of the organization that will be delivered to senior management, defining the business goals and objectives and the size, layout, and structure of the organization.
Include a diagram of the organization’s network architecture and the proposed network architecture of an alternate computing facility in the event of a disaster (or the actual network architecture of the alternate computing facility if one already exists) using the graphical tools in Microsoft Word or Visio, or an open-source alternative such as Dia.
Include charts or diagrams created in MS Visio or Dia as an appendix of the infrastructure document. All references to these diagrams must be included in the body of the infrastructure document.
Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length.
Develop the DRP policy, including:
Disaster declaration.
Assessment of security.
Potential disaster scenarios and methods of dealing with the disaster.
Disaster recovery procedures.
Develop an incident response team (IRT) charter that includes the following sections:
Executive summary.
Mission statement.
Incident declaration.
Organizational structure.
Roles and responsibilities.
Information flow and methods of communication.
Methods and services provided by the IRT.
Authority and reporting procedures.

Part 2: PowerPoint Presentation
Use Microsoft PowerPoint create a 12–14 content slide presentation that will be presented to the organization’s management, in which you:

Summarize the main elements of the DRP policy and IRT charter as specified.
Include introductory and concluding slides.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

Create a disaster recovery plan for an organization.

Explain how you can apply the concept you learned in your professional life? If you are employed, you prefer to use your organization.

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Select one concept/idea from the Persuasion folder on the course module page. The concept/idea should be about logos, pathos, or ethos. Remember you can select only one of these concepts and address the following:
1. Explain how you can apply the concept you learned in your professional life? If you are employed, you prefer to use your organization. Be specific and
2. What is the anticipated outcome of applying the concept you learned?
Remember the difference between state and explain when reviewing directions and prompts.

Rule 1: Make sure you understand the prompt before responding.
Rule 2: Start the answer with the prompt.
Rule 3: Anchor the response to the prompt.
Rule 4: Be specific, concise, and focused.
Rule 5: be sure to edit so you write what you mean.
Rule 6: Us the Business Style when responding
• Concise
• Direct
• Clear and appropriate organizational framework
• Coherent
• Format appropriate for purpose, audience, and aim
• Clear purpose
• Clear aim
• Accurate APA 7th style in-text citation
• Accurate APA 7th style in the reference list
• SMART
• Connections between topic, course content, and real-life as expected at, or exceeding, the course-level

Rule 7. The Content should follow the following
• Focused
• On-topic
• Nothing extra
• Complete/All required information included
• Accurate
• All elements of the assignment addressed

Rule 8. The Language
• Grammar
• Spelling
• Capitalization
• Vocabulary
• Syntax
• Punctuation

What research question related to your previous coursework would you like to research? Which of your previous academic disciplines is related to this research question and why?

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Organize and Describe Previous Academic Coursework:

Create a heading for the two disciplines with the most coursework and include a description for each course you have taken related to each discipline, including the Course ID, Title, and knowledge and skills gained. You should describe what you learned in your own words.

Frame Your Two Primary Academic Disciplines

In question 2, you organized your primary coursework into two academic disciplines. Next, you will frame these disciplines using the information in Chapter 5. Answer the following questions in your own words for each of the two disciplines.

Discipline 1 Name

To which category does the discipline belong?
What is the discipline’s overall perspective?
What phenomena does the discipline study?
What are the discipline’s assumptions?
Discipline 2 Name

To which category does the discipline belong?
What is the discipline’s overall perspective?
What phenomena does the discipline study?
What are the discipline’s assumptions?

Brainstorm One Potential Research Question

Think about the topics you have discussed in previous courses, current events, or issues of personal importance that are related to your previous academic experiences. Answer each of the following questions in complete sentences:

What research question related to your previous coursework would you like to research?
Which of your previous academic disciplines is related to this research question and why?
In addition to the academic discipline you described in question 2 above, what are two other academic disciplines that would be potentially relevant to this research question and why? Use and cite information from the descriptions of academic disciplines in Chapter 5 to support your answer.
Why do you believe this research question is complex? Use and cite information from Chapter 6 to support your answer.
Reflection

In 1-2 paragraphs, reflect on what you have learned in Module 3.

Which of the concepts in Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 challenged you the most?
Which concept do you feel you understand best?
In addition to the research question you brainstormed in question 4, what is one additional research question you might be interested in investigating and why?
6. Reference Page

Provide an APA-formatted reference page for all sources cited in the assignment (including the textbook if used to paraphrase or quote responses to assignment questions).

Evaluate Finch’s reasons/premises using The Four Tests of Worthiness. You will evaluate all of Finch’s reasons (orange ovals) you created in your maps to support the claim using The Four Tests of Worthiness.

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Analyzing Deductive and Inductive Arguments in To Kill a Mockingbird

Film Background: Gregory Peck plays defense attorney, Atticus Finch, in the film To Kill a Mockingbird. The story is about a young man accused of rape. Toward the end of the trial, Atticus Finch is giving his summation to the jury. He must be careful not to alienate the members of the jury, whom he regards as potentially biased against the defendant because of his race. Finch first argues the prosecution has not proved a crime was actually committed, then claims the accused, Tom Robinson, could not physically have done what the prosecution claims.

Finch, believing he must do more than make claims and logical arguments establishing reasonable doubt, addresses a key question: Why would the young woman accuser have lied about being raped by the accused, Tom Robinson?

Finch says he has pity for the victim, then argues by accusing Tom Robinson, the victim was attempting to rid herself of her own guilt. The defense attempts to challenge the prejudicial assumption races other than Caucasian cannot be trusted.

Your tasks:

View these scenes. After you have viewed the clips, please complete the following:

Listen carefully to the claim and arguments made by Atticus Finch in his speech to the jury.

Hint: Finch delivers two deductive arguments and two inductive arguments. He offers more than one specific reason/premise for each of the four arguments.

Deductive Arguments: 1) Prosecution has not proven Tom Robinson raped Mayella; 2) Physically, Tom Robinson could not have raped Mayella

Inductive Arguments: 1) Jury is racist; 2) Mayella accused Tom Robinson of rape to rid herself of guilt

Hint: Finch has only one claim: Robinson is innocent.

First, use the techniques in Chapter 5 to map Finch’s claim and reasons/premises.

Then, use what you learned in Chapters 7, 8, and 9 to evaluate Finch’s claim and arguments. This means, you will:

Evaluate Finch’s reasons/premises using The Four Tests of Worthiness. You will evaluate all of Finch’s reasons (orange ovals) you created in your maps to support the claim using The Four Tests of Worthiness. This means for each reason (orange oval) that supports a claim, you will evaluate for truthfulness, strength, relevance, and non-circularity.
Write at least four sentences assessing the logical strength of the inferences Finch presents to imply the conclusions must certainly be true if we take all the premises to be true (Deductive Arguments); and

Write at least four sentences assessing the logical strength of the inferences Finch presents to justify or support the belief the conclusions are very probably, but not necessarily, true if we take their premises to be true (Inductive Arguments).

What is business etiquette? Identify three key areas in which good etiquette is essential, provide examples.

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Will create a short professional power point presentation and present the information on topic provided with their group or partner (pending how many students) during our next class.

What is business etiquette? Identify three key areas in which good etiquette is essential, provide examples.

How do we know that an article is credible? Are credible articles found only in libraries (online or physical building)?

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Are credible articles found only in libraries (online or physical building)?
Please explain fully and support your response with the readings and other external sources (if applicable. Please write as the professor is asking,

What are some of the tools available to help people get past the “yeah-but” and start having “crucial” dialog?

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In chapter 9 of Crucial Confrontations… the authors talk about The Twelve “Yeah-Buts”: How to Deal with the Truly Tough. As you read the various “yeah-but” statements from these highly reflective people that made them, you could either identify with the statement they were making, know someone just like that, or you are aware of a situation of that nature. Reflect on the quote by Charles Osgood, “There are no exceptions to the rule that everybody likes to be an exception to the rule.”
How can the concept (yeah-but) become unproductive when trying to understand and resolve conflict?
What are some of the tools available to help people get past the “yeah-but” and start having “crucial” dialog?
What is your interpretation of the Charles Osgood quote?
Why do some think that their situation is an “exception to the rule?”

Write a paragraph of 150 words detailing the dominance structuring demonstrated by Phillip Morris.

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Watch the following BBC documentary, which first aired in 1979.

Death of the West, dailymotion, Foxeema TV 2, 2015

This documentary featured gut-wrenching interviews with American cowboys from Montana and other Western states who were dying of lung cancer, emphysema, and heart disease. Their doctors were interviewed and hypothesized smoking was the cause of these men’s illnesses. The documentary also shows interviews with executives from Phillip Morris, the manufacturer of Marlboro cigarettes, which used the “Marlboro Man,” a handsome, rugged, healthy, independent-minded cowboy, on all their advertising. The executives offered reasons why we should not believe cigarettes were causally connected to these diseases.

Philip Morris sued the BBC. The documentary was suppressed as part of the court settlement. In the documentary, you will see dominance structuring in action. Even the independent clinical psychologist who is interviewed suggests the Phillip Morris executives needed to think of themselves as people doing worthy labor, not as ruthless purveyors of disease and death . . . and this insight came several years before the initial research on dominance structuring was published.

After watching the documentary, map the arguments made by the Phillip Morris executives who were in favor of smoking and opposed to those who would argue smoking is dangerous.

Then, write a paragraph of 150 words detailing the dominance structuring demonstrated by Phillip Morris.