Identify the global societal issue on International Trafficking, an argumentative essay and explain why further research on this topic is important. Provide a clear and concise thesis statement that includes a solution to the global societal issue.

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DISCUSSION ESSAY

Identify the global societal issue on International Trafficking, an argumentative essay and explain why further research on this topic is important.
Provide a clear and concise thesis statement that includes a solution to the global societal issue.
Explain how this global societal issue impacts a specific population.
Locate a peer-reviewed scholarly source and provide statistical data that you found surprising on the topic.

Create a list of the resources you found, categorizing them as prevention, intervention, and postvention or noting if no resources exist for that type. Explain how the information about these programs is distributed.

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Veterans for Dallas tx area

To do this, you need to know what services already exist, how clients (or a population of interest) learn about the services available to them, what types of interventions can be accessed if they are suicidal, and whether these interventions are culturally appropriate and offered in a way clients feel comfortable accessing or if they are missing altogether.

This assignment consists of three parts: a resource list, a literature review, and an intervention idea. The three parts build upon each other. In this first part of the assignment, take a close look at the resources in your community. What programs exist for those experiencing suicidal ideations or who have made suicide attempts? Start with a broad look at what your community offers. After you have identified the resources, identify a specific population (veterans, youth, elderly) you might work with in the future and examine the resources available to them.

Provide a brief description of your identified population.
Create a list of the resources you found, categorizing them as prevention, intervention, and postvention or noting if no resources exist for that type.
Explain how the information about these programs is distributed.
Describe your understanding of how the services are accessed and if they are culturally appropriate for your community.
Identify the gaps and barriers that exist that might keep someone from accessing service.

Assume you are either Mike or Josh; how would you go about making a decision using project management methodology? Looking first at only cost, what decision would you make?

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Post-Graduation Adventure

Josh and Mike met as roommates during freshman year at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota. Despite a rocky start they became best friends. They are planning a two-week adventure together to celebrate their graduation in June. Josh has never been to Europe and wants to visit France or Spain. Mike spent a semester abroad in Aarhus, Denmark, and traveled extensively in northern Europe. Even though Mike has never been to France or Spain, he wants to go to someplace more exotic, like South Africa or Vietnam. For the past week they have been arguing over where they should Josh argues that it will cost too much to fly to South Africa or Vietnam, while Mike counters that it will be much cheaper to travel in Vietnam or South Africa once they are there. They agree that they can spend no more than $3,500 each on the trip and could be gone for only two weeks. One evening when they were arguing with each other over beers with friends, Sara said, “Why don’t you use what you learned in your project management class to decide what to do?” Josh and Mike looked at each other and agreed that made perfect sense.

  1. Assume you are either Mike or Josh; how would you go about making a decision using project management methodology?
  2. Looking first at only cost, what decision would you make?
  3. After cost, what other factors should be considered before making a decision?

What are the arguments for using the popular vote instead of the Electoral College? What are the arguments for using the Electoral College instead of the popular vote?

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Discussion essay

Since the national popular vote was first recorded in 1824, there have been four presidential elections where the winner of the Electoral College lost the popular vote: Donald Trump (R) in 2016, George W. Bush (R) in 2000, Benjamin Harrison (R) in 1888, and Rutherford B. Hayes (R) in 1876. Outline the function of the Electoral College and explain why the Founders felt it necessary in the first place. What are the arguments for using the popular vote instead of the Electoral College? What are the arguments for using the Electoral College instead of the popular vote? According to recent public opinion polls, do Americans favor keeping or abolishing the Electoral College (identify which groups support which position)? What are some of the current proposals for reforming the Electoral College? Why is it unlikely that the U.S. will switch to a popular vote? Do you think the Electoral College should be maintained in its current form, reformed in some way, or replaced by the national popular vote? [Hint: Pew Research is a good source for public opinion data.]

  • https://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/#/books/9781071855119

( if you are able to access the textbook from this link may you use some examples from them as listed in the picture that is attached if not do not worry about it. )

What is the Iliad’s understanding of the gods’ role in human affairs as suggested by Zeus’ relationship with Sarpedon?

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Humanities 1301

Part B- READING QUESTIONS (read to conclusion of Iliad)

  1. What is the Iliad’s understanding of the gods’ role in human affairs as suggested by Zeus’ relationship with Sarpedon? (16.470-570)
  2. . What is different and what is similar in the two cities depicted on the shield of Achilles? (18.505-660) In what ways does conflict arise in the city of peace?
  3. In what ways does Achilles refuse to act like other humans? (19.220-450)
  4. Hector and Achilles are the greatest warriors on each side. How do you compare their characters, especially as revealed in their battle with one another? (22.280-415)
  5. How does Achilles’ interaction with Priam allow him to reclaim his humanity? What is Achilles’ ultimate view of the human condition as suggested in the two jars and the story of Niobe? (24.500-720)
  6. Watch the Spotlight Lecture and explain how Achilles’ story about the jars applies to people’s lives today.

 

Discuss effective or ineffective interventions that have been used in your particular topic area.

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Depression in trauma exposed children and adolescents

Each student is responsible for submitting their initial outline (approximately 3 pages) and a list of 8-10 references that they will be using for the term paper via Canvas by February 1, 2023 (5 points). Please send the outline first. All papers will be due February 23, 2023. Further details of this assignment will be discussed in class and posted on Canvas under the “Assignments” tab.

Include the following in your paper:
• Title Page
• 8-10 pages of text addressing the following:

o Introduction of Topic (DEFINE your major study variables and population/developmental stage) (2 points).
o WHY this topic is important to society or to our clinical field? (2 points)
o Present the Literature in the field. There are usually multiple sides—present any controversy on this topic. Go to original source for information. (10 points)
o Discuss effective or ineffective interventions that have been used in your particular topic area (3 points)
o Conclusions—what should be the next step for researchers or clinicians? Discuss any areas of improvement for future directions for researchers or clinicians (2 points)

• Reference page-minimum 8-10 references (1 point)

• Writing quality, including: organization, clarity, grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, appropriate citing, and evidence that the paper has undergone a careful proofreading will also be included in each of the points.

Do personal music players such as MP3s isolate their users and hamper social interaction? Should such devices be set aside in some situations to promote social interaction and even safety?

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Discussion essay

Many teens and young adults have personal music players, such as MP3s, that allow them to take their favorite music with them wherever they go. Such devices require earbuds, and users can often be seen with at least one earbud firmly in place, listening to music as they go about their daily business. Some critics of these music players, however, argue that users tend to be isolated in the world of their music. Users, these critics say, do not really pay attention to what is going on around them; and they behave rudely when they carry on conversations with others while wearing at least one earbud.

Assignment: Do personal music players such as MP3s isolate their users and hamper social interaction? Should such devices be set aside in some situations to promote social interaction and even safety? Plan and write a response in which you state your position and persuade readers to agree with you. Support your opinions with reasons and examples.
opinion piece no sources cited

Create a relational database, an object-oriented database, or multiple forms in either Excel or in tables in Word documents for the choice you choose.

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Module 2 Discussion

You have now been called back for a second interview with the same company that interviewed you in Module 1. The supervisor interviewing you asks you to bring to the second interview the following information: Create a relational database, an object-oriented database, or multiple forms in either Excel or in tables in Word documents for the choice you choose. You are to actually create the database or forms as if you were presenting it to the person interviewing you.

CHOICE 1

Your Personal Academic Information, including:

Names, teachers, times, and room locations for each course you are taking this year

Grades for each of your classes and the individual assignments

Academic events, times, dates, and locations that are mandatory and optional to attend for each class in which you are registered

Advisor name and contact information, number of times you need to meet, and any registration information you must have for your major

Information on names, times, contact information, locations of the tutoring center, instructor hours, or online help desk info if you have a problem with academic or technical issues

CHOICE 2

Your Personal Information, including:

All social events, including the name, organization, sponsors, cost, contact information, and location

Family email, phone number, address, and birthday or special event information (anniversaries, family events, etc.)

Financial budget for all individual school costs (including but not limited to books, tuition, food, registration fees, and social events), home expenses including but not limited to (food, clothes, car insurance, medical and dental insurance, home insurance, food, electric, water, trash pick-up, and travel budget) Also include the contact information for your car, medical, dental, and other places that you have to pay expenses to. Finally include the dates that any bills are due.

CHOICE 3

Significant Event Information

If you are planning a significant event, such as a wedding, graduation party, or a family member’s retirement party, determine the type of event and determine:

Guest list, contact information

Date, location, cost, and location of the venue

Budget for the event

Itemized food, supplies, and any other costs for the event, amount needed for the event, and where you will get the cheapest items

List of apps or places to get discounts or coupons for the event

Way to track who is and is not attending

Permit or security information, contacts, and cost

Clothing budget

Any other pertinent information

Write an essay in which you argue whether or not money makes people happy. Your essay must be based on ideas and information that can be found in the passage set.

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FSA ELA Grade 9 Argumentative Writing


Read the “What Makes People Happy” passage set.
What Makes People Happy

Source 1: Get That Paper: What Lottery Winnings Do to Your Life By National Public Radio

1 The combined Mega Millions and Powerball winnings have topped $2 billion. Tickets are reportedly selling at a rate of up to hundreds per minute in the 44 states where they are available. It is more than money at stake if you win. A financial windfall is life–changing, but lottery wins, in particular, are not always a reason to celebrate. Because maybe money cannot buy happiness.

2 But can it? Recent psychological research indicates that while money isn’t everything, not having it actually is. “When our basic needs for adequate food, safety, health care, and shelter aren’t met, an increase in income makes a much larger difference for us than when we are relatively comfortable,” Sonja Lyubomirsky writes in Psychology Today. Another way to put it is that money makes us happier if it keeps us from being poor. After all, those of us who have very little are more likely to be evicted from our homes, go hungry, live in a crime– ridden community, have a child drop out of school, lack the resources to obtain medical care, or be unable to manage the pain, stress, and practical demands of a disease or disability. Even a modest increase in income can alleviate or prevent many of these adverse situations.

3 These ideas help explain why money makes poorer people happier, but why does money have a relatively weak effect on wealthier people’s happiness? One answer is that as income rises beyond a certain level, its positive effects (e.g., the ability to fly first class or retain top–notch medical specialists) may be offset by some negative effects, like increased time pressure (e.g., longer working hours and commutes) and increased stress (e.g., holding powerful positions, anxieties about investments, and problems with overindulged children). And because wealth allows people to experience the best that life has to offer, it can reduce their capacity to savor life’s small pleasures.

4 Winners of the lottery face an additional set of pressures, and these issues start piling up as soon as the winning number is drawn. First, who do you tell? Sure, you may want to brag, but lottery winners are hounded by scammers and sometimes robbed or killed. Time found several winners who regretted even buying a ticket. Next, if you win, do you take the money in installments, or settle for a smaller amount up–front? And how do you handle taxes and the inevitable outreached hands that reach toward you once it becomes clear you have won? Excerpt from “Get That Paper: What Lottery Winnings Do to Your Life” By National Public Radio, from https://the1a.org/shows/2018–10–23/get–that–paper–what–lottery–winnings–do–to–your–life

Source 2: The Emotional Effects of Debt By Bill Fay

5 It is unclear who first said, “Money can’t buy happiness.” Whoever it was, they probably were not staring at a tall stack of bills and an empty checking account. Money cannot buy happiness, but it is the only thing thatwill pay those bills. Doing that may not trigger an endorphin rush of happiness, but it sure beats the alternative.

6 Having enough money to pay all our bills allows us to provide for our families, plan for the future, and enjoy our leisure time. Not having money restricts our choices and wreaks emotional havoc on our psyche 1 . Among the negative effects are low self–esteem and impaired cognitive functioning. That means you cannot learn, remember, be attentive or solve problems as well when you are freaking out over your water bill.

7 A study of 33,720 U.S. households published in the January 2016 edition of Psychology Science found that those with higher levels of unemployment were more likely to purchase over–the–counter pain killers. That was not particularly surprising, but a research team discovered that simply thinking about the prospect of financial insecurity was enough to increase pain. People reported feeling almost twice as much physical pain after recalling a financially unstable time in their life compared to those who thought about a secure period. It is rare for someone to never have money problems. Trouble happens, jobs disappear, marriages fail, people get sick, their homes lose value and bills just keep piling up. No one is immune.

8 So, what came first, the pain or the debt? Responding to Debt

9 Does debt cause mental illness, or does mental illness cause debt? Yes.

10 That is the best answer researchers have come up with after years of study. Some research found that worrying about debt triggers stress, which reduces your resilience against mental health problems. Other studies show mental health problems decrease self–control, increase spending, and basically mess up a person’s financial judgment. Regardless of how someone falls behind, being in debt can trigger unsettling emotional responses. Denial

11 Consumers do not have the luxury of endless deficit spending, though many act as if they do. They spend compulsively while ignoring their deteriorating condition. They put off dealing with problems until some outside event – credit denied, threat of foreclosure, legal action, harassing phone calls from debt collectors – forces a change. Stress

12 Debt and stress are like co–joined twins. The average U.S. household with credit card debt has balances totaling $16,748, and the average household with any kind of debt owes $134,643, according to a 2016 Nerdwallet study. Conversely, 72% of Americans said they felt stressed about money, according to an American Psychological Association study. And 22% said they felt “extreme” stress over their finances.

13 So, what exactly is “stress?” The term was coined by endocrinologist 1 Hans Selye in 1936, who defined it as “the non–specific response of the body to any demand for change.” In modern financial terms, that means you hyperventilate when the Visa bill arrives. Stress may be hard to define, but it manifests itself in obvious ways – lack of sleep, loss of focus, nagging worry.

Anger

14 As the economy sagged, anger issues rose. The phenomenon got its own name in medical circles: Debt–Anger Syndrome. Instead of panicking or denying, victims get mad. They are mad at creditors who continually send them bills; mad at the mailman for delivering the bills; mad at their bosses for not paying them more; mad at their spouses for not making more money; mad at their kids for needing new braces; and mad at themselves for getting into this fix. This not only can ruin relationships, the physiological effects can lead to migraines, heart disease, and reduce your resistance to infections.

Depression

15 People deny, freak out and lash out over debt. After they work through those stages, the bills are still staring them back in the face. That is when depression sets in. People who struggle with debt are more than twice as likely to suffer from depression, according to a study by the University of Nottingham in England. Hopelessness sets in, as does low self–esteem. It can lead to even more debt since sufferers sometimes try to relieve their depression by treating themselves to a shopping spree or some other mental getaway. But all that does is lead to more debt, which leads to more depression and despair. Excerpt from “The Emotional Effects of Debt” By Bill Fay, from https://www.debt.org/advice/emotional–effects/

Source 3:Exercise Can Make You Happier Than Money, According to Research from Yale and Oxford By Ruqayyah Moynihan

16 It’s clear exercise has health benefits both physical and mental — but what if we could actually prove it was more important to your mental health than your economic status? According to a study carried out by researchers at Yale and Oxford, we may have done just that. In the study, published in The Lancet, scientists collected data about the physical behavior and mental mood of over 1.2 million Americans.

17 Participants were asked to answer the following question: “How many times have you felt mentally unwell in the past 30 days, for example, due to stress, depression, or emotional problems?” The participants were also asked about their income and physical activities. They were able to choose from 75 types of physical activity — from lawn–mowing, childcare, and housework to weightlifting, cycling, and running. Those who keep more active tend to be happier overall

18 The scientists found that, while those who exercised regularly tended to feel bad for around 35 days a year, non–active participants felt bad for 18 days more on average. In addition, the researchers found that physically active people feel just as good as those who do not do sports, but who earn around $25,000 more a year. Essentially, you would have to earn quite a lot more for your earnings to give you the same happiness– boosting effect sport has.

19 The scientists also noticed that certain sports that involve socializing — i.e. team sports — can have more of a positive effect on your mental health than others. Despite the fact that neither cycling nor aerobics and fitness technically counts as team sports, these activities can also have a considerable positive effect on your mental health. Excerpt from “Exercise Can Make You Happier Than Money, According to Research from Yale and Oxford” By Ruqayyah Moynihan, from Business Insider Deutschland

Source 4: The pursuit of happiness By Harvard Health Publishing

20 What is the secret to happiness? Most of our ability to be happy is based on genes — some people are just naturally happier than others. But research suggests that 40% of people’s happiness comes from the choices they make. “The idea that you can’t be happier is false,” says Dr. Robert Waldinger, director of the longest–running study on happiness, the Harvard Study on Adult Development. “We now know a great deal about what does and does not contribute to wellbeing and happiness.”

Traits and behaviors

21 The Harvard Study has followed 724 men since they were teenagers in 1938. The original group consisted of men from Boston’s poorest neighborhoods and Harvard undergrads, including President John F. Kennedy. Over the years, the researchers collected all kinds of health information, including medical exam data, blood samples, and brain scans. Every two years, they asked participants questions about their work and home lives and mental and emotional wellness. They even interviewed family members.

22 The researchers found that certain traits and behaviors were associated with increased levels of happiness as the groups aged. For example:

23 Letting go. As people get older, they tend to focus more on what is important to them, and do not sweat the small stuff to the degree they did when they were younger. Other research echoes this and has found that older adults are better about letting go of toxic relationships and past failures. “They realize how short life is, and they pay more attention to what makes them happy,” says Dr. Waldinger.

24 Staying connected. Loneliness can be a greater health risk than smoking, according to some research. The Harvard Study found a strong connection between happiness and close relationships with a spouse, family, and friends. “Personal connection creates mental and emotional stimulation, which are automatic mood boosters, while isolation is a mood buster,” says Dr. Waldinger.

25 Get involved. Volunteering provides a sense of purpose and improves your mood. A study published online May 19, 2016, by BMJ Open found this benefit was strongest among people ages 45 to 80.

26 Revisit your childhood. What did you enjoy when you were younger? Singing? Playing games? Doing certain hobbies? “When you are older, you have more opportunity to return to the activities you associate with happiness,” says Dr. Waldinger.

27 Buy time and not “things.” Money cannot buy happiness, but how you spend it can affect your well– being, suggests a study in the Aug. 8, 2017, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. For example, when people spend money on time–saving services, such as house cleaning, lawn care, or grocery delivery, it can make them feel happier. By comparison, money spent on material purchases is less likely to create positive emotions. The reason? Investing in time may allow people to enjoy more pleasurable activities as well as reduce the stress of daily chores.

28 Join a support group. You cannot escape life’s turbulent times. Eventually, you will struggle with an illness, the loss of a loved one, or some other kind of emotional hardship that lessens your happiness. “Connecting with other people who are facing a similar problem can help buffer the pain,” says Dr. Waldinger. “You are reminded that you are not alone in your struggle.” Excerpt from “The pursuit of happiness” By Harvard Health Publishing, from https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying–healthy/the–pursuit–of–happiness

Writing Prompt

Write an essay in which you argue whether or not money makes people happy. Your essay must be based on ideas and information that can be found in the passage set.

Manage your time carefully so that you can:
• read the passages.
• plan your response.
• write your response; and
• revise and edit your response.

Be sure to
• include a claim.
• address counterclaims.
• use evidence from multiple sources; and
• avoid overly relying on one source.

Your response should be in the form of a multi-paragraph essay. Write your response in the space provided

Write three personas to prepare for writing assignment #2, the set of instructions that explain how to accomplish a task on a website.

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Writing Assignment #1

Writing Three Personas

Summary of the Assignment:
• Task: In this assignment, you will write three personas to prepare for writing assignment #2, the set of instructions that explain how to accomplish a task on a website.

You want to read the instructions for writing assignment #2 before writing your personas.
• Length: 120–250 words for each persona.
• Graphics: You are not required to use any graphics. If you would like to include a photo for each persona, you may.

Brief Description and Strategies to Follow:
In week 1, you listened to a podcast interview with Giuseppe Getto and Keith Amant about personas. You also read two articles by Geoff Hart on the use of personas in technical writing and one article by Matt Eland.

In this assignment, you will write three personas for the set of instructions you will write for writing assignment #2. Please include the following information for each persona:
• a summary of the persona, including the persona’s name, occupation, and age
• goals for the persona: why the persona would want to accomplish the task on the web that you will be describing in writing assignment #2
• potential problems or unique situations: for the task that you are describing for writing assignment #2, describe what frustrations, challenges, pain points, or unique needs that the person might have in completing the task.

For each persona, you must list
o at least one pain point that the person experiences when navigating a website or
o at least one special situation that requires attention in your set of instructions.

Getto and Amant mentioned pain points in their interview. Perhaps the persona is nervous about putting credit card information in a website, has vision problems when navigating the web, or simply has never used the web before. Perhaps the persona is not particularly nervous about completing your task but has a unique need. Perhaps she must use the PayPal option because she does not want to use her credit card. Perhaps she will use a gift card for the site when paying (if your set of instructions involves paying for something online). Perhaps she needs to create a g mail account because she does not want to use his work email in filling out the interface to complete the task (if your set of instructions involves inputting an email address).

The sample assignments provided in the class for writing assignment #1 demonstrate some pain points or special needs that personas can have. Make sure to look at the sample assignments.
Ideally, your three personas will not be experts at attempting the task you are describing. For each one, you should list at least one pain point or at least one unique characteristic that will need to be accommodated in writing assignment #2.