In this discussion, you will share your thoughts and reactions to the weeks readings by engaging in conversation around a set of prompts. You should discuss at least 2 of the prompts in a meaningful way and contribute at least 3 total posts. You may also discuss any general thoughts or questions about this weeks reading and assignments. As this discussion is intended to be a conversation, try to write posts that respond to others as well as contribute new ideas.
Some general guidelines for online discussion forum netiquette (Links to an external site.) from Peter Connor can be found here. The prompts for this week are as follows:
What are some different ways to describe the variation of a data set? Give examples of when each might be appropriate.
How is a percentile different from a percentage? For example, You scored in the 85th percentile on the SAT vs. You scored an 85% on your science test.
How does the idea of statistical significance apply to the question of w
Crouch, Culture Making, introduction & chapters 1-8
Finally, submit a 2-page, single-spaced response to this reading that addresses the following:
Author details: Provide their full name, institutional affiliation, areas of expertise, notable publications, and any other interesting detail(s) you can find by doing a web search.
Definitions: List 2 words/concepts you did not understand when you came across them in the reading and their definitions.
Summary: Summarize the reading's argument (what the author is explaining in these chapters) in 300-400 words.
Analysis: Explain what you found new, compelling, or unconvincing (and why) in 300-400 words.
Late reading responses will not be accepted under any circumstances. These responses must be completed before you can thoughtfully participate in the related discussion activity.
MLA citations and a Works Cited page expected for quoting and summarizing the textbook and any other sources.
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This week will be the Final Examination. You will have the entire week to review the Essay and write a well-thought out response to the prompt. Be sure use historical thinking skills and take a stand on the prompt. In addition your essay should include a discernible and defensible thesis statement.
Directions: Using the knowledge from this course and readings or source documents that we read answer the following question in a well-thought (6-8 paragraphs) out historical essay.
Question: Evaluate the extent to which debates over slavery in the period from 1830 to 1860 led the United States into the Civil War
- Respond to the prompt with a historically defensible thesis or claim that establishes a line of reasoning.
- Describe a broader historical context relevant to the prompt. Support an argument in response to the prompt using specific and relevant examples of evidence.
- Use historical reasonin
First, watch the 2 videos below in their entirety (about 70 minutes altogether). (These videos are part of a 2013 conference by The Gospel Coalition (Links to an external site.) titled "Faith at Work.") Video links provided below
https://youtu.be/fGH5bhUwMB4
https://youtu.be/kZsIW8NyrLc
Second, post your carefully considered response to the following prompt in a paragraph of at least 6 sentences:
Based on the talk by Dr. Tim Keller and the panel discussion, describe in your own words what it means to "redefine work" in terms of thinking about and doing it as a distinctively Christian activity to which God has called you. Draw on specific details from both videos to support your response.
Fourth Paper Guidelines:
For this paper you will need to see a streamed live performance of a play within this quarter. You can find some recommendations for this quarter. See "What's Streaming" in the Resources section. If you choose Hamilton on Disney Plus, make sure to see the notation also on that page.
Before you write, please read the directions carefully and follow them exactly.
Please maintain the order of questions with your responses, but write in essay format--so not in bullet point or subsections. Be sure to review the requirements for written work in the syllabus before you write your response.
Once you have chosen your topic, compose your paper in a word processing program, then go to "Submit Assignment" and upload your file as a .doc, .docx, or .pdf.
Reminder, run a spelling and grammar check before you submit. And don't forget, referencing a play is a proper title and needs to either italicized or underlined, not in quotation marks.
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I want it written in 12 point font, margins for the pages must be 1 inch on all sides. You are writing about how a religious communities deal with other faith communities. Examples of the latter, would be how Muslims view Jews and Christians as Peoples of the Book while rejecting polytheistic religions, or how Hindus view the Buddha as an incarnation of Vishnu (though this doesnt mean they convert to Buddhism).
What healthy change did you choose to work on in your life during this semester? Did you find that you were able to change your behavior to your desired outcome? What supported you in your efforts? What challenges do you still need to overcome in order to improve your health behavior? Will you continue to work on your health behavior after this course is over? What will you integrate from what you learned in class into your life to improve your health behavior? What does your future look like pertaining to your health behavior now?
Please, read the attachment - it is very easy
First, based on your reading of the chapters from Crouch assigned this week, post your carefully considered response to the following prompts:
How does Crouch define culture (part 1, chapters 1-5)? Summarize his definition in your own words, but feel free to include a helpful quotation in support.
Explain the relationship Crouch demonstrates between culture and the gospel so far (part 2, chapters 6-8).
What do you think of Crouch's proposals to this point in the book? Have you considered these ideas/connections before? Do you agree in general? Do you have any serious reservations?
I do not have this book if you could please write the paper avoid or stay as nutral as possible on any contriversialareas of culture and I will give a 10 star rating thank you.
What healthy change did you choose to work on in your life during this semester? Did you find that you were able to change your behavior to your desired outcome? What supported you in your efforts? What challenges do you still need to overcome in order to improve your health behavior? Will you continue to work on your health behavior after this course is over? What will you integrate from what you learned in class into your life to improve your health behavior? What does your future look like pertaining to your health behavior now?
What healthy change did you choose to work on in your life during this semester? Did you find that you were able to change your behavior to your desired outcome? What supported you in your efforts? What challenges do you still need to overcome in order to improve your health behavior? Will you continue to work on your health behavior after this course is over? What will you integrate from what you learned in class into your life to improve your health behavior? What does your future look like pertaining to your health behavior now?
