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Does it make sense in Aristotle’s own terms to describe the Aristotelian god as alive?

Aristotle describe his god as a being whose activity is perfect. This perfect activity is thinking. And what does god think about? God thinks about himself, Aristotle says. His activity is thought thinking itself. Does it make sense in Aristotle’s own terms to describe the Aristotelian god as alive? Aristotle says that his god is perfectly alive, but why does he say this? What more might we expect of a god who is “eternally alive” besides thinking about himself? Could Aristotle’s god be the same as the Bible’s god? Why not?

Select a New Homeland Security Threat against the United States or its allies or Draft a New Homeland Security Policy for the Department of Homeland Security to adopt.

Select a New Homeland Security Threat against the United States or its allies or Draft a New Homeland Security Policy for the Department of Homeland Security to adopt. Research paper should analyze the impact of the new Homeland Security Threat or Policy. Present your work in a twelve-fourteen page paper (double space). Failure to include either references or citations will result in a two grade deduction.

Discuss Conrad’s criticism of Imperialism in Heart of Darkness and the relevance of his criticisms to contemporary society.

Develop an essay of 750-1000 words. Be sure to argue a particular point of view in your essay (your thesis) and cite varied examples from the readings in MLA format in order to support your perspective. Include a works cited page. Additional MLA information can be found here. Please submit your essay to the assignment section of the course. This assignment is worth 20% of your final grade. Select one of the following topics as the focus for your essay: Discuss Conrad’s criticism of Imperialism in Heart of Darkness and the relevance of his criticisms to contemporary society. Discuss how Woolf’s own experiences shaped her depiction of female characters and how Woolf contributed to contemporary feminism? Use examples from the assigned literature to defend your position. To what extent does “The Garden Party” counter the historical views of women of the time? How do the feminist elements of the story relate to contemporary society? Use examples from the literature to defend your argument.

Choose a topic of interest and write a position paper.

Each student is to choose a topic of interest and write a position paper. A position makes a Statement. It does not ask a question. All research must support the position. The position should be research based showing a detailed justification for the position. The position should included public policy issues, current practices, U.S. Supreme Court decisions, and other relevant information on the topic. The paper should also include a proposal for new laws addressing the topic. You must show a “works cited/reference” page for your position. The outcomes of this assignment – students will have an understanding of the political process as it relates to creating laws addressing youths – students will gain greater use of technological tools in completing research – students will have a clearer understanding of the juvenile justice process

What other issues would you consider when selecting a bank with the intent to do business?

Prompt: As a finance manager, you must select the best option for your company’s banking needs. You have two options to consider: a service fee banking model or a holding balance banking model. Choose one and discuss the following: • Why did you choose this particular model? Support your decision. • What other issues would you consider when selecting a bank with the intent to do business? • What will you do to maintain a good relationship with the bank you choose?

Describes factors that foster good relationships between banker and organization.

FIN 610 Banking Issues Rubric

Throughout this course, you will be presented with three short papers. These activities will allow you to apply the principles and concepts from your readings to workplace practice situations.  You are encouraged to think “outside of the box” when completing these activities, exploring and researching all opportunities possible. Review the evaluation criteria in the rubric that highlights grading information below.

Prompt:  As a finance manager, you must select the best option for your company’s banking needs. You have two options to consider: a service fee banking model or a holding balance banking model.  Choose one and discuss the following:

Why did you choose this particular model?  Support your decision.
What other issues would you consider when selecting a bank with the intent to do business?
What will you do to maintain a good relationship with the bank you choose?

Requirements of submission: Short paper assignments must follow these formatting guidelines: double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and discipline-appropriate citations (APA format). Page length requirements: 3-5 pages. Incorporate at least two scholarly resources.

Instructor feedback: Students can find their feedback in Turnitin or the Grade Center.

Rubric

Critical Elements    Exemplary    Proficient    Needs Improvement    Not Evident    Value
Banking Model
Supported    Meets “Proficient” criteria and cites many examples of each

(30)    Banking model chosen is well- supported with key components, main elements, and requirements

(27)    Banking model chosen is not well-supported, but has some components, elements, and requirements and cites many examples to illustrate each element
(21)    Does not choose banking model

(0)    30
Bank Selection
Criteria
Meets “Proficient” criteria and provides examples of each

(30)    Outlines significant factors in choosing financial institution

(27)    Outlines relevant factors in choosing financial institution

(21)    Does not outline and demonstrate understanding of most relevant factors in choosing financial institution
(0)    30
Conclusions
Maintaining Good Relationships    Meets “Proficient” criteria and provides examples from research

(25)    Describes factors that foster good relationships between banker and organization

(22.5)    Describes factors that may foster good relationships between banker and organization, but missing key relationship-building pieces
(17.5)    Does not describe factors that foster good relationships between banker and organization

(0)    25
Articulation of Response    Submission is free of errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, and organization and is presented in a professional and easy-to-read format
(15)    Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization

(13.5)    Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas
(10.5)    Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that prevent understanding of ideas

(0)    15
Earned Total
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