discussion 4

Kantian ethics (KE) and Deontology (D): Is it possible that the utilitarians are wrong in considering pleasure and consequences as primary in moral judgments? What is Kant's alternative, and how does his Catagorical Imperative (CI) work in practice? Consider whether the two formulations of the CI are equivalent, looking at particular examples. What are the strengths and weaknesses of this theory, and how does it compare, in your final analysis, to Utilitarianism, or to the other theories covered in the course?

Abortion: Critically evaluate the following argument. How would the authors from our reading view this argument? Refer to specific passages in the texts.

Columbine

Columbine had an impact on all of us. What impact did it have on you? (I was too young to have followed Columbine closely but a decade after the shooting I was learning and hearing about it in school, back when I first learned about I remembered it as the biggest school shooting the US had experienced) What did you think were the reasons behind the mass murder? (Mental Illness and bullying were my initial thoughts) After you answer these questions, read the following article.

10 years later, the real story behind Columbine
http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/04/20/columbine.myths/

Did the news reporting during Columbine influence your opinion on school shootings? (Yes , since I originally thought bullying had been a major influence and it wasnt the case) Are you surprised about the findings in the article? (No because the media always uses the story that they think will be most captivating, so I'm not surprised the true reasons behind the shooting didn't come to light back then) Given your readings from your textbook and after reading this article, what do you think would be the best course of action in handling school violence?

BAM 313 Introduction to Financial Management Unit 3

BAM 313 Into to Financial Management Unit 3 (page 141)
Any references must be made from the following book:
BAM313 Foundations of Finance 8th Edition Arthur J. Keown, John D. Martin, J. William Petty Prentice Hall 2014 9780132994873
Writer Choice – Please answer ONE of the following:
1. Why is the search for new profitable projects so important? 
2. J.B. Corporation is considering the purchase of equipment that has an invoice price of $450,000. The equipment was recommended by a consulting firm that did an analysis for 
J.B. Corporation. J.B. paid the consulting firm $12,000 for its report. The cost of shipping and
installation is $50,000. The equipment will be depreciated on a straight-line basis over its
useful life of 10 years, assuming no salvage value. The equipment will replace existing assets
that have a current book value of $100,000 and which could be sold for $150,000. Additional
net working capital of $15,000 will be required to maintain the equipment and to support
higher sales. J.B.’s marginal tax rate is 40%. Calculate the initial outlay required to fund this
project.
3. Toto and Associates’ preferred stock is selling for $27.50 a share. The firm nets $25.60 after
issuance costs. The stock pays an annual dividend of $3.00 per share. What is the cost of 
existing, and new, preferred stock respectively?

John Adams and the Authorship of the Declaration of Independence

Historians love to review the works of other historians. Whenever a new history book is written, the historical profession selects experts in particular fields of studies to determine the value and contribution the new work will have on the academic discipline. Upon completion of the course’s reading, each student will be considered an expert and be required to read an academic article and submit a 2-page review (minimum). Students are encouraged to celebrate the author’s accomplishments, but also challenge anything that seems substandard. Style and creativity play a crucial role in the success of your review. 

Each paper should include the following:

The author’s purpose in writing the article
The author’s main thesis
The author’s challenging of other historical viewpoints
The evidence utilized by the author (specifically primary sources)
Personal likes/dislikes
How could the author make the work stronger?
The recommended audience for the article?
Explain how this article contributes to understanding the history of the United States
An example of how this article supports/contradicts Eric Foner’s Give Me Liberty
Suggested reading to accompany this work (not required, but helpful)
The Format should be as follows:

Introduction paragraph
The first paragraph introduces the author and the article you will review
A sentence should give an initial impression of the work
Express the purpose and thesis in the introduction paragraph
Body Paragraphs
One paragraph should summarize the article
Several paragraphs should address the items listed above.
Conclusion paragraph
The final paragraph should express the importance of this work (or the lack)
Suggested readings to accompany this work and other final thoughts
Proofread your paper BEFORE you submit
10% of Grade is based on the professionalization of writing
Points will be deducted if grammatical errors and misspellings interfere with comprehension
Instructions for submitting the AJA Review
On the right-hand side of the screen click on the icon that says "SUBMIT ASSIGNMENT"

Click on the tab "File Upload" to attach your AJA Review.

Click on the tab "Text Entry" if you wish to copy and paste OR write your review in the box provided.
 

Murder of the black youth in the inner-city/ analytical argumentative paper

This is a 1,200-1,500 word analytical argumentative paper on a contemporary moral issue that you isolate and develop. You will have the topic approved in week 4. You will choose a moral issue, consider and charitably state opposing views on this issue and offer a clear argument in support of one of those views. The paper will apply moral theories and arguments using logical analysis, in order to demonstrate your understanding of complex real-world issues with moral implications. See the grading rubric for more details.

Structural requirements for this paper are the same as for Paper 1 (see Outline here). This paper is just supposed to be more developed and to offer a more extended philosophical analysis than Paper 1. 

This assignment is due by the end of the eighth week of class on Sunday by 11:30 PM ET. 

The grading rubric for this final project paper is holistic:

A papers: (90-100) Are strong in grammar, organization, clarity and argumentation, have a clear thesis and an argument or analysis supporting that thesis and are clearly linked to the eResources with some use of at least three citations and short quotations. The paper must be between 1,200 and 1,500 words in length. The paper must contain at least one full paragraph of fair arguments by people with the opposing view. Then in another paragraph, you must specifically address the issues brought up by opponents and refute them.

B papers: (80-89) Lack some of the qualities of A papers but are still reasonably strong.

C papers: (70-79) Lack a good number of the qualities of A papers, and are solid but not strong.

D papers: (60-69) Lack enough of the qualities of this paper that they are below acceptable college standards.

F papers: (0-59) Miss the boat entirely or violate plagiarism rules.

Examine the arguments for the reform of the house of lords

Demonstrate wide reading and a clear grasp of the question. All major points covered. Provides a brief background history on the House of Lords – include and discuss critique of the HOLs i.e. undemocratic due to it being unelected, lack of representation for large parts of UK, discussion on how reform would give the HOLs a full mandate to initiate and amend legislation. Candidates should also include arguments against the HOLs reform, i.e. how it might cause more problems. How the House of Commons would no longer be supreme – the HOLs would become more career based politicians rather than have experts from different fields. Legislation would be harder to pass and therefore would not be able to carry out their manifesto promises as easily because it would become more party based as is with the US model. Offer a brief discussion about the 3 Rs. Candidate offers critical evaluation and independent discussion of all major points with respect to facts, principles, theories and interpretations. Show originality and ability to identify connections between all major points. Present argument in a strong confident writing style; excellent organisation and presentation.

Excluding Probation?

In this country, there are certain situations where someone convicted of murder or rape will be sentencing to probation as opposed to prison. Do you think that murderers and sexual offenders should be sentenced to probation? Why or why not? What factors contribute to courts relying on probation for these types of offenders? Are there any other offenses for which you would exclude probation as a sentencing option? Explain your answer.

Selection Process for Commercial-off-the-Shelf Products used as Defence Equipment

write a position paper that contains the follows:
1-the summary of the paper
2- the critique of the research paper (strengths and weaknesses) as points

Electronic Medical Records and Quality Improvement

As you think about the policymaking processes relevant for the scenario you selected, reflect back on the material in the course in Modules One through Four. Be
sure to build on that content throughout your final project. This milestone should be well supported by citation

Types of Intervention: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Write a one page paper synthesizing the three articles and include at least 1 discussion question per article (Question separate from the paper). The following factors will be considered in grading: relevance, accuracy, synthetization of the reading materials, degree to which the responses show understanding of the material, and quality of writing. Similarity has to be 15% or less. (along with the three articles, I included an example of a paper I had already written – What is Autism?)