...Should Marijuana be Legalized? BCOM/275 November 26, 2012 Should marijuana be legalized? Throughout the years, the topic should marijuana be legalized is often heavily debated. For many years the use of marijuana was forbidden and outlawed in the United States, but in more recent years marijuana seems to be becoming accepted. Scientist has found many useful applications for marijuana. Recently, here in the United States, many states have approved legislation for marijuana for medical purposes. Most recently, two states Colorado and Washington have passed referendums that will allow people over the age of 21 recreational use of marijuana without the penalty of a criminal offense. These two states will oversee the use of marijuana for its constituents similar to how alcohol is controlled. Whereas, the government at the state level in Colorado and Washington is in favor for the legalization and passed legislation for the legalization of marijuana, the federal government has not. This causes legal, moral, and ethical issues and begs that questions; should marijuana be legalized? Pros of Legalization One benefit of the legalization of marijuana would be the ability for state and local governments to tax the legal production and sale of it. Currently, because marijuana is illegal the sale of it is not taxed so the local, state, and federal governments do not reap any of the benefits of this “$10.5 billion dollar industry” (Miron, 2005, p.4). In a report written by Jeffrey A....
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...Policies University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Get Ready for Class • Familiarize yourself with the textbooks used in this course. Course Materials All electronic materials are available on your student website. Week1 The Communication Process Tasks • Review the Week One Student Guide. Jul, 29 - Aug, 04 Objectives/Competencies 1.1 Explain the steps in the communication process. 1.2 Describe the roles of listening and responding in the communication process. Required Learning Activities • Communicating in the Workplace, Ch. 1 • Communicating in the Workplace, Ch. 4 •...
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...BPA 302 Entire Course (UOP) For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com BPA 302 Week 1 DQs BPA 302 Week 2 DQs BPA 302 Week 3 DQs BPA 302 Week 4 DQs BPA 302 Week 5 DQ 1 BPA 302 Week 2 Individual Assignment: Perspectives and Choices Interview or Research Paper BPA 302 Week 2 Learning Team Assignment: Policy-Making Process Paper BPA 302 Week 3 Individual Assignment: Managing Challenges in Public Policy Formulation Simulation Summary BPA 302 Week 3 Individual Assignment: Stakeholders Paper BPA 302 Week 3 Learning Team Assignment: Needs and Wants of Stakeholders Paper BPA 302 Week 4 Individual Assignment: Public Policy Flowchart or Outline BPA 302 Week 4 Learning Team Assignment: Citizen Expectations Paper BPA 302 Week 5 Individual Assignment: Constraints Paper BPA 302 Week 5 Individual Assignment: Final Exam BPA 302 Week 5 Learning Team Assignment: Sources of Public Information Paper BPA 302 Week 5 Learning Team Assignment: Sources of Public Information Presentation ____________________________________________________ BPA 302 Week 2 Individual Assignment: Perspectives and Choices Interview or Research Paper (UOP) For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com Choose one of the following assignment options: ~Option 1 -Resources: Internet, University Library, elected officials -Interview a current or former elected official concerning the processes they have used in making public policy decisions. The official can be from any level of...
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...DQs BPA 302 Week 4 DQs BPA 302 Week 5 DQ 1 BPA 302 Week 2 Individual Assignment: Perspectives and Choices Interview or Research Paper BPA 302 Week 2 Learning Team Assignment: Policy-Making Process Paper BPA 302 Week 3 Individual Assignment: Managing Challenges in Public Policy Formulation Simulation Summary BPA 302 Week 3 Individual Assignment: Stakeholders Paper BPA 302 Week 3 Learning Team Assignment: Needs and Wants of Stakeholders Paper BPA 302 Week 4 Individual Assignment: Public Policy Flowchart or Outline BPA 302 Week 4 Learning Team Assignment: Citizen Expectations Paper BPA 302 Week 5 Individual Assignment: Constraints Paper BPA 302 Week 5 Individual Assignment: Final Exam BPA 302 Week 5 Learning Team Assignment: Sources of Public Information Paper BPA 302 Week 5 Learning Team Assignment: Sources of Public Information Presentation ------------------------------------------------------------------- BPA 302 Week 1 DQs (UOP) For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com BPA 302 Week 1 DQs ------------------------------------------------------------------- BPA 302 Week 2 DQs (UOP) For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com BPA 302 Week 2 DQs ------------------------------------------------------------------- BPA 302 Week 2 Individual Assignment: Perspectives and Choices Interview or Research Paper (UOP) For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com -Choose one of the following assignment options: ~Option 1 -Resources:...
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...Syllabus School of Business MGT/521 Version 5 Management Course Description This course applies the tools available to University of Phoenix graduate students and the competencies of successful managers to understand the functions of business. Students develop an increased awareness of their own perceptions and values in order to manage and communicate with others more effectively. Other topics include MBA program goals, argument construction, decision making, collaboration, and academic research. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Hoch, S. J., Kunreuther, H. C., & Gunther, R. E. (Eds.). (2001). Wharton on making decisions. New York, NY: Wiley. Nickels, W. G., McHugh, J. M., & McHugh, S. M. (2010). Understanding business (9th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill/Irwin. Robbins, S. P. & Judge, T. A. (2011). Organizational behavior (14th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice...
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...2012 Jennifer Mims Writing an Argument Learning Team C debated the credibility of an online encyclopedia, Wikipedia. There has been a debate in recent years about the credibility of the encyclopedia. This paper will research the four steps to fairly presenting an argument, and how there four steps relate to the Wikipedia debate. Present Both Sides of an Argument The first step to writing an argument is to present both sides of the argument. A one-sided presentation will make you appear to be either biased or sloppy in your research. If the sources are available and if their views are pertinent, they should be represented and, if you wish, refuted in your essay (Spatt, 2011). The base of Learning Team C’s argument on the credibility is how the information is added to the online encyclopedia. Wikipedia allows users of the website to add information to the topics covered on the website. Members of the team felt that is discredited information found on the website. Once the information is added to the website, Wikipedia has a panel of personnel that verifies all information added. Other members of the team felt that because this system is in place, it credits the information. Provide an Account of the Argument Wikipedia is a source of information that is not credible in the eyes of the University of Phoenix. Members of the team felt that this discredited the source of information. One interesting point was made is a team member had a University of Phoenix instructor...
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...|[pic] |Course Syllabus | | |College of Humanities | | |HIS/301 Version 6 | | |U.S. Constitution | Copyright © 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2000, 1997, 1994 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course is an introduction to the historical, political, philosophical, and economic roots of the U.S. Constitution. It first reviews the philosophical arguments of the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists, those that supported and opposed ratification of the Constitution. The course then examines milestone Supreme Court decisions and the Court’s evolving interpretations of the Constitution. This course focuses on the first ten amendments of the Constitution, known as the Bill of Rights, and the issues of slavery and civil rights as seen through major court decisions. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: ...
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...|[pic] |Syllabus | | |School of Business | | |MGT/521 Version 5 | | |Management | | | | | Course Description This course applies the tools available to University of Phoenix graduate students and the competencies of successful managers to understand the functions of business. Students develop an increased awareness of their own perceptions and values in order to manage and communicate with others more effectively. Other topics include MBA program goals, argument construction, decision making, collaboration, and academic research. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You...
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...Debate Topic Discussion Summary Amanda Tilden BCOM/275 September 29, 2014 Rhonda Waters My learning team discussion debate topic was; should a transgender teen be allowed to compete as homecoming king or queen in the opposite sex position. The topic was suggested by another teammate. Although I suggested another debate topic, I believed this topic was controversial and I good debate topic. The debate question is a question you are either going to agree or disagree with the statement. Based on the lack of participation from the rest of my group I do not know their feeling on this debate question. I personal response is yes. I do believe transgendered individuals should be able to participate in the homecoming as the other sex. I feel I put in efficient effort for this debate and debate question. Although I did not personally pick the debate question I had suggested several other topics but choice to stay on board with this debate question so the discussion would proceeds faster. Although I feel I personally put forth a lot of effort I know I could always do more. I could have not waited for so many days to pass waiting on my other teammates response. Although they were not responding I could have posted the research I found and what my option was. I have done some research on this debate question. I submitted an order to the University of Phoenix section in the Library called Ask a Librarian and I received a responses. The responses I received...
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...Scenarios located on the student website. Read the scenarios located on the student website. Answer the questions after each scenario. Be sure to select the communication channel appropriate for each scenario. ----------------------------------------------- MGT 521 Week 2 Individual Assignment Writing an Argument For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com Tutorial Purchased: 2 Times, Rating: B+ Resource: Learning team debate and Ch. 9 Writing from Sources Option I ----------------------------------------------- MGT 521 Week 2 Learning Team Weekly Reflection For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com Tutorial Purchased: 3 Times, Rating: A+ Discuss last week’s objectives with your team. Include both the topics you feel comfortable with, topics you struggled with, and how the weekly topics relate to application in your field. Prepare a 1- to 3-page paper detailing the findings of your discussion ----------------------------------------------- MGT 521 Week 3 Learning Team Assignment Values and Ethical Decision Making For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com Tutorial Purchased: 2 Times, Rating: A+ Resources: Williams Institute Ethics Awareness Inventory Perform the...
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... |Principles of Economics | | |03/01/2012 - 03/29/2012 | | |PUERTO RICO CAMPUS | Copyright © 2009, 2008, 2006, 2004 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course introduces the fundamental theories of microeconomics and macroeconomics. The economic principles studied in this course apply to everyday life as students research an industry, debate issues with trade agreements, discuss the effects of a shift in labor supply and demand, and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the Consumer Price Index calculation. In particular, students research an industry affected by the economy and perform an economic analysis of the chosen industry. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure...
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...Debate with your learning team whether Wikipedia is a credible and valid source of information. Resource: Learning team debate and Ch. 9 Writing from Sources Option I Develop your own argument based on the debate outcomes. Use the four steps for fairly presenting arguments indentified in Ch. 9 of Writing from Sources to guide your writing. What are the four steps for fairly presenting arguments identified in Ch.9: 1. Present both sides of the argument. One way of shading an argument to suit your own ends is to misrepresent the strength of the opposition. Let us assume that you are working PRESENTING ARGUMENTS FAIRLY 4 1 3 negative view image of attack image of disease 0-312-62992-3 (c) Bedford/St. Martin's / bedfordstmartins.com with a number of articles, all of which are effectively presented and worth citing. Some clearly support your point of view; others are openly opposed; and a few avoid taking sides, emphasizing related but less controversial topics. If your essay cites only the favorable and neutral articles, and avoids any reference to the views of the opposition, you have presented the issue falsely. A one-sided presentation will make you appear to be either biased or sloppy in your research. If the sources are available and if their views are pertinent, they should be represented and, if you wish, refuted in your essay. 2. Provide a complete account of the argument. Sometimes, distortions occur accidentally, because you have presented ...
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...Learning Team Debate Paper Team C BCOM/275 September 23, 2013 Kai Hintze Learning Team Debate Paper Entering into an armed military conflict with another country has few positive results. Unfortunately the US intervening in the Syrian Civil War may be a necessary evil to preserve the long standing belief that the use of chemical weapons will not be tolerated in warfare. Many will argue that there is no proof the Syrian government was responsible for the chemical weapons attack near the capital city of Damascus. In contrast to these beliefs U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Samantha Power said "The technical details of the U.N. report make clear that only the regime could have carried out this large scale chemical weapons attack,"(Fox News, 2013). Also according to intelligence analysis, conducted by several countries and the Human Rights Watch group (BBC News 2013), the evidence collected does point to the Syrian government using chemical weapons in the attacks near Damascus. The supposed use of chemical weapons by the Syrian government may not completely justify US intervention but it may help to deter further use of chemical weapons in future conflicts. Another benefit of US intervention in the Syrian Civil War would be increased credibility for the US and the Obama administration. Last year President Obama declared the use of chemical weapons a “red line” that would force him to rethink his “calculus” about that country’s conflict. (Crowley, 2013). If the US conducted...
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...|[pic] |Instructor Policies | | | | | |HUM 105 | | |World Mythology | | | | |Campus/Learning Center: South | |Facilitator Information | | | | | |Dr. Raphael A. Mizzell | |Mizzela@email.phoenix.edu (University of...
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...This pack of POL 443 Week 2 Learning Team Assignment Influences Paper includes: Influences of Interest Groups and Other Entities Paper Political Science - General Political Science Learning Team Assignment: Influences Paper · Select two public policy issues. The issues must be actively engaged by at least two of these forces: o Corporate community o Upper class o Liberal-labor coalition o Elements of policy-planning network o Political parties o Special interest groups o Political action committees · Select policy issues that have some degree of interrelationship to promote comparative analysis. · Write a 2,450- to 2,800-word paper, including the following elements: o Provide a brief summary of the issues. o Provide a concise analysis of how these forces shape the public’s values and educate them. o Describe the advantages the forces have over political parties and individuals in influencing public policy. o Explain how issue networks function. Then describe how they influence public policy regarding these issues. o Identify the force with the highest distribution of power over the issues. o Consider who else has power over the issues. Provide examples. o Provide a comparative analysis of your findings, addressing the following: · Do your findings indicate that the groups operate similarly across different policy issues? · How do differences in resources...
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