How does approaching migration history from the perspective of diaspora help clarify distinctions among the different forms of migration and the experience for different groups at various points in time?

part1

What is migration and what influences the migration process? According to Kenny and Van Hear, are the terms “diaspora” and “migration” interchangeable? Why or why not? How does approaching migration history from the perspective of diaspora help clarify distinctions among the different forms of migration and the experience for different groups at various points in time?

part2For this discussion activity, please consider the following questions:

Discussion 2 examples of exile and return from the readings and lecture video. What do the concepts mean to the groups in question? What do they mean to you?

Your response should address the questions and incorporate some examples from the readings and lecture. The length should be a couple of paragraphs for your initial posting.

How does this paragraph refine the author’s idea about mosquitoes?

Select the correct answer from the drop-down menu.

Look at the excerpt from paragraph 5.

(5) Maybe we had gathered the whole mosquito product of many acres. This is shown by the facts that if one rushes through thick bushes for a distance, into a clear space, the mosquitoes seem absent at first. One must wait a minute or so to gather up another legion. When landing from a boat on the Northern Lakes there are comparatively few, but even in a high wind, a walk to the nearest hilltop results in once again moving in a cloud of tormentors.

How does this paragraph refine the author’s idea about mosquitoes?

compose a WIT (What I Think) discussing your understanding of the Cave and its implications for your own critical thinking and wisdom in life.

3 PAGES OR MORE NOT LESS. DO NOT ACCEPT IF YOU CANNOT DO IT

 Please use MLA formatting (double space and use 12 point font size). It is also necessary to cite the text or any source you draw upon as you complete the assignment. 

 WIT 1: Introduce yourself to Plato’s “Allegory of the Cave”.  From Book VII of his Republic, it speaks deeply to ignorance of the human being.  Click to watch a summary of 

 and then also watch this 

After giving this some time and thought, compose a WIT (What I Think) discussing your understanding of the Cave and its implications for your own critical thinking and wisdom in life.

Specifically, tell about a cave you have been in by responding to these questions:

What was your metaphorical cave?

Who put you there  (you or someone else)?

What specifically happened that forced you to leave the cave?

How did you feel as you were being “freed” from the cave, at that moment?

What truth did you discover after being forced out?

Have you tried to rescue others from their caves (why or why not)?

Why is critical thinking an essential skill in everyday life? 

MLA FORMAT

For this assignment, you will write a 2-3 complete paragraph Ethos Statement.  As you likely learned in your composition classes, ethos means “character” or “credibility”.  Thus, an Ethos Statement is a statement of your character and intentions for this class.

In the first paragraph, explain your intention to be dedicated to the successful completion of this course.  Address the following in this paragraph:

• What are your responsibilities as a student in this course?
• What responsibilities do you have outside of this course? How will you manage/prioritize all of your responsibilities in a way that honors your well-being?
• What does successful completion of this course look like/mean to you?
• What planning do you need to undertake to ensure that you are successful in this course?
• What support do you need from me (Professor) to help you successfully complete this course?
• How will you hold yourself accountable for making sure that you are successful in this course?
• Articulate your ethical commitment to not plagiarize or use others’ work without proper citations.

In the second paragraph, explain the importance of this course — not only in terms of earning your degree, but in your everyday life.  Address the following in this paragraph:

• How do you define critical thinking? (Please your own words/ideas here. I’m not interested in what others think – I want to know your current perception of critical thinking. This isn’t a right/wrong question, so please do not consult outside sources to respond to this question.)
• Why is critical thinking an essential skill in everyday life? 
• How might critical thinking benefit you and prove to be an asset in your future educational and career pursuits?
• What aspects of critical thinking are strengths or skills you already practice?
• What area(s) of your own critical thinking would you like to see growth?

You should use first-person language (“I”, “me,” “my”) in this assignment.

What concerns do you have about this course, this term, or anything else in general?

2-3 complete paragraphs

Paragraph 1: please introduce yourself to your classmates.  Tell us a little bit about yourself — such as your preferred name for class, your interests, your hobbies, your pets, your passions, your educational pursuits, and your career goals. Share as much or as little as you’d like about yourself. Also tell us about your interest in this class.  What brings you to Critical Thinking (besides, of course, the credit hours!)?  What do you hope to learn in this class? 

Paragraph 2:  I’d like us to think about what we want our class community to look like and how we can work toward creating it. Consider and respond to the following questions for your second paragraph:

1. What is important to you in this learning space?
2. How do you want to interact with your classmates in this online course? What are some things that would be helpful for you and what are some things you want to avoid?
3. As with any group of individuals, we will share different viewpoints and perspectives. What guidelines will we agree to follow to make sure that we can discuss different perspectives yet demonstrate respect, value, and a willingness to listen to each other?
4. I find that most students agree that we need to be respectful to each other. But what does this mean? What does this look like and sound like in an online course?
5. What concerns do you have about this course, this term, or anything else in general?
6. (optional) include anything else you’d like to say here.

Identify to what degree you met each of the seven Learning Outcomes and describe any challenges you may have faced.

Submit your Assignment.

Identify to what degree you met each of the seven Learning Outcomes and describe any challenges you may have faced. See attachment for additional detailed instructions 

3-4 pages 

No plagiarism

APA citing 7th edition

Annotated Bibliography for 5 Research Articles Cited References 

Which identity group in society is most affected by this social problem?

Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read Chapters 1 and 2 of the course textbook.

This discussion will help you think about the varied research approaches and how they can be applied based on certain world views or the nature of the groups you wish to research. By choosing the best approach from the start, researchers are much more likely to get the best results to answer research questions. In your initial post, address the following:

• Select a research topic that interests you and also is an important social problem. Then, use the four combinations of worldviews, designs, and research methods in Figure 1.1 of Chapter 1 of the course text to discuss a project involving your selected research topic that brings together worldview, designs, and methods. Identify whether this would involve quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods research.
• Using the research project you have described above, state the essence of this study in one sentence and then write your research title. By doing this, you focus on the key elements of the study.
• Explain the key elements of your proposed study: What is the social problem? Which identity group in society is most affected by this social problem? Is there a particular place or other unique aspects which is important to note about your study?
• Next, list three keywords related to your topic and use these keywords to do a database search for journal articles on the topic in the University of Arizona Global Campus Library. Indicate the three keywords in your post and list an example of a journal article found for each keyword. (Note: Each journal article found must be listed in APA format.) Indicate if you needed to adjust your keywords in order to locate appropriate journal articles for your study, and explain that process.

Your initial post should be at least 550 words in length. Support your claims with examples from the required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references.

Are there any non-financial costs to shopping online? To off-line shopping?

Discussion 7.2

One of the easiest places to see the impact of the Internet on marketing is by looking at its effect on pricing decisions and consumer’s perceptions of prices. Since its inception, the World Wide Web (WWW) has developed the reputation as being the place to shop to get the lowest prices.

1. Why has this reputation developed?
2. Why might it be possible to charge lower prices online?
3. Are products really cheaper?

To answer this last question, choose two products and find them for sale online (books, CD’s, and software work very well). Calculate the total price that would be charged to your credit card, then go to a “brick and mortar” retailer and find prices for the same product there. Make your comparisons.

1. Where is the cheapest place to buy the products that you have selected?
2. What costs go into determining which place you buy your product?
3. Are there any non-financial costs to shopping online? To off-line shopping?

How have the growth of these online reservation sites affected the travel agencies?

The Adaptation of Services to the Internet

The way that services are offered to consumers is changing drastically because of the impact of the Internet. Select one of the following industries and discuss the impact of technological and what changes were made.

Banking – Go to the US Bank homepage [http://www.usbank.com] and select internet banking from the homepage. Take at look at Citibank [http://www.citibank.com], eMortgages.com [http://www.emortgages.com], and Lending Tree [http://www.lendingtree.com].

Healthcare – Visit one of the following prescription drug sites: Lipitor [http://www.lipitor.com], Rogaine [http://www.rogaine.com], or Prozac [http://www.prozac.com]. Try one of these sites: Dentists.com [http://www.dentists.com], Healthline [http://www.healthline.com], or WebMD.com [http://www.webmd.com].

Insurance – Log on to Best Quote US [http://www.bestquoteus.com/] and/or Instant Quote [http://www.instantquote.com]. How does this compare to the “old” way of buying insurance? Visit and explore some of the links.

Travel – Visit one of the following travel sites: Cheaptickets.com [http://www.cheaptickets.com], Travelocity.com [http://www.travelocity.com], Expedia [http://www.expedia.com].

How have the growth of these online reservation sites affected the travel agencies? What role do Travel agencies now play in the marketplace?

Explain how your future leadership propensity will benefit from strengthening this element of E.I.

Access https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/ei-quiz.htm website:
Evaluate each statement as you are, rather than as you think you should be. When you’ve finished, click “Calculate My Total.” It is important for students to not only report the TOTAL Calculation, but to scroll down on the results screen, and find the total score in EACH of the 5 components. These numbers are each out of 15 possible. To earn full credit on this activity, students must report their scores for each of the 5 categories, with 15 being the max in each category.
Complete the E. I. Activity by presenting individual assessment results, and answering the questions presented below. Answers to the questions rely on the student’s outcomes in the 5 emotional intelligence elements on the self-assessments completed:
Self-awareness
Self-regulation
Motivation
Empathy
Social skills
Based on your results, identify which element in is currently a strength for you. Expand upon how you feel this strong score is realizable in your personal or professional life. Provide an example when you have productively utilized this emotional intelligence strength.
Likewise, identify which element of emotional intelligence which scores as an area of growth for you. Explain how you will commit to improving in this area. Explain how your future leadership propensity will benefit from strengthening this element of E.I.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/travisbradberry/2015/01/31/can-anyone-become-emotionally-intelligent/?sh=16f8b8b67998