Justin is trying to learn information in his textbook. His eyes are focused on t

  1. Justin is trying to learn information in his textbook. His eyes are focused on the words in front of him, but he is thinking about the leisure trip that he has planned for the weekend. Identify the last component of memory in which the textbook information was stored and explain why you arrived at that conclusion.

The Effects of War and Peace on Foreign Aid

Assignment 1: The Effects of War and Peace on Foreign Aid
Due Week 4 and worth 200 points

Use the Internet to research one (1) developing nation of your choice. Your research should include an examination of the effects that war and peace have on the distribution of foreign aid, as well as the material covered by the Webtext and lectures in Weeks 1 through 3.

Write a three to four (3-4) page research paper in which you:

  1. Assess the positive and negative effects that peace and war, respectively, have on the distribution of foreign aid in the developing country that you have selected. Support your response with concrete examples of each of the results that you have cited.
  2. Analyze the specific actions that the leadership of the selected country has taken, through the use of its foreign aid from donor nations and international lending institutions, to relieve the severe problems caused by warfare.
  3. Discuss whether or not the extension of foreign aid has successfully reduced poverty and the incidence of warfare in the selected country. Support your response with examples.
  4. Use at least five (5) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia, blogs, and other nonacademic websites do not qualify as academic resources. Approval of resources is at the instructor’s discretion. Resources must also be within the last seven (7) years.  

When referencing the selected resources, please use the following format: 

  • Webtext Format:
    • Name of the author. Name of title. Retrieved from website url.
      • Example:

Soomo. Understanding Development [Webtext]. Retrieved from http://www.webtexts.com/courses/9218-cathey.

  • Lecture Format:
    • Name of the Author. Name of the lecture [lecture type]. Retrieved from lecture url.
      • Example:

Strayer University. (2013). Understanding Development [PowerPoint slides]. Retrieved from /bbcswebdav/institution/SOC/300/1136/Week1/lecture/story.html.

  • Internet Resources:
    • Author’s Name. (Date of publication). Title of the resource. Retrieved from website url.
      • Example:

Wuestewald, Eric. (2014). Portraits of people living on a dollar a day. Retrieved from http://www.motherjones.com/mixed-media/2014/04/living-on-a-dollar-a-day-photos-renee-byer-thomas-nazario.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

Need history help with Voices of Freedom section of Chapter Sixteen

History voice of freedom

In the Voices of Freedom section of Chapter Sixteen, there are two speeches: one by Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce Indians, the other by labor leader Ira Steward.

After reading Chapter Sixteen, especially “Voices of Freedom”,  answer the following questions in a three-paragraph response:

1) In what ways might a former slave identify with Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce? (First Paragraph)

2) In what ways might the same former slave relate to Ira Steward? (Second Paragraph)

3) Ira Steward called on “the workers of the whole civilized world, to join hands with the laborers of the United States” (Foner 605). Does this call to action differ from the idea of “Liberty of Contract” (Foner 617)? How?  (Third Paragraph)

Please cite three examples from Chief Joseph’s speech and connect them to three examples from Chapter Fifteen for the first question, three examples from Ira Steward’s speech and connect them with three examples from Chapter Fifteen to support your answer to the second question, and make a direct comparison between Steward’s statement above and the description of “Liberty of Contract” from Chapter Sixteen to support your answer to the third question. When citing the textbook, make sure to use parenthetical citation.

truth table 5 Questions

i need to complete a truth table and the steps an example is provided ut have no idea where to start would anyone be able to help ?

Ok I t is an excel spread sheet ( its a set up worksheet that needs filling out) there are about 5 questions the first one is an example and the others need to be completed the steps taken need to be written out and then the truth table on the left must be completed as well next to each indivdual step until the final step is completed .I hope that makes sense the example will provide some guidance.

TruthTableExercise.xlsx 

Freedom and Necessity, philosophy homework help

“If I suffered from a compulsive neurosis, so that I got up and walked across the room, whether I wanted to or not, or if I did so because somebody else compelled me, then I should not be acting freely. But if I do it now, I shall be acting freely, just because these conditions do not obtain; and the fact that my action may nevertheless have a cause is, from this point of view, irrelevant. For it is not when my action has any cause at all, but only when it has a special sort of cause, that it is reckoned not to be free.”– A. J. Ayer, ‘Freedom and Necessity’

What is the argument in the passage? And paraphrase the argument please. 

Postpartum Depression

For this discussion, you will write a letter responding to the “Dear Ashford
Expert” letter below.  This letter should be unique and personalized yet
scholarly in its approach, using academic information to support your opinions
and suggestions.

Dear Ashford Expert,
Help!  My best friend had a beautiful baby girl 6
weeks ago, and while I think that this should be a happy time for her, she
doesn’t seem to be enjoying it at all.  When I visited the other day, she was
wearing pajamas that looked (and smelled) like she’d been wearing them for
days.  She kept joking that she’s “no good at the mom thing” yet, and would try
to laugh it off, but I’m worried!  She isn’t interested in going out to shop for
cute baby clothes, even though I offered to buy, and she says that she’s not
ready to come to our “moms group” which meets just once a month for a few hours
because she says that she doesn’t want to burden her husband.  What gives?  How
can I help her get out of this funk?  Should I be worried about her or her
little girl?
–Flustered Friend

Your response should answer the questions asked by “Flustered Friend” and
include the following:

  • What is Postpartum Depression? 
  • Analyze and comment on at least one of the following major themes: Health
    and Well-Being, Family and Parenting, Education, Culture, or Gender, as factors
    influencing the developmental (physical, cognitive and psychosocial) outcomes
    for the mother, father/partner, and infant.
  • How can Postpartum Depression influence the short- and long-term development
    of the infant? Be sure to address the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial
    domains of development.
  • Provide at least one local and one wide-ranging (i.e. internet or phone)
    resource that someone with Postpartum Depression, or someone with a loved one
    suffering from Postpartum Depression, can access to find more information and/or
    get help.  Include all relevant information on how to contact each resource.

After the letter, this post should include citations in APA format as
outlined in the Ashford Writing Center for all information and
resources included in the letter.

Required Resources:

  • Beasley, A., & Amir, L. H. (2007). Infant feeding, poverty and human development.
    International Breastfeeding Journal, 2(14). Retrieved from
    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2048939/
  • Redshaw, M., & Henderson, J. (2013). Fathers’ engagement in pregnancy and
    childbirth: Evidence from a national survey.
    BMC Pregnancy and
    Childbirth, 13
    , 70. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2393-13-70.
    Retrieved from the ProQuest database.

  • Ngyuen, T. (Producer) (2007). Bringing Home Baby[Video file]. Retrieved
    from http://www.videojug.com/interview/bringing-home-baby

    Ngyuen, T. (Producer) (2007). Child Development Basics [Video file].
    Retrieved from http://www.videojug.com/interview/child-development-basics

  •  

    75 multiple choice questions on the Justice System

    75 Multiple choice questions

    Multiple Choice Questions (Enter your answers on the enclosed answer sheet)

    Why focus attention on the constitutionality of arrests?1.

    The constitutionality of an arrest is critical in determining whether evidence seized in a. connection with the arrest is admissible in court.

    An innocent person may sue an officer or department if unlawfully detained.b.

    There is no recourse of an unlawful arrest.c.

    None of the aboved.

    The act of taking an individual into custody for the purpose of charging the person with a 2. criminal offense (or, in the case of a juvenile, a delinquent act) is referred to as a(n):

    stop.a.

    arrest.b.

    search.c.

    seizure.d.

    A(n) _________ is a brief nonconsensual encounter between a law enforcement officer and a 3. citizen that does not rise to the level of an arrest; it is the detention of a person by a law enforcement officer for the purpose of investigation.

    stopa.

    arrestb.

    searchc.

    seizured.

    In which key case did the Supreme Court define the meaning of arrest as more than restricting 4. a person’s movement?

    Davis v. Mississippia.

    Florida v. Royerb.

    Henry v. United Statesc.

    Terry v. Ohiod.

    In which case did the Supreme Court rule that stationhouse detentions require probable cause?5.

    Carroll v. United Statesa.

    Michigan v. Summersb.

    Florida v. Royer,c.

    Davis v. Mississippid. Unit 2 Examination 84 BCJ 240 Procedures in the Justice System

    In determining if an arrest has occurred, the courts will weigh:6.

    the duration of a stop.a.

    the degree of the intrusion.b.

    officers’ intentions.c.

    all of the above.d.

    Emergency circumstances, including hot pursuit, the possibility of escape, or evanescent 7. evidence are examples of:

    crucial exceptions.a.

    exception clauses.b.

    exclusionary rules.c.

    exigent circumstances.d.

    Which of the following is NOT a type of exigency recognized by the courts that authorizes the 8. police to act without a warrant?

    Hot pursuita.

    Likelihood of escape or danger to others absent of hot pursuitb.

    Evanescent evidencec.

    Inconvenient to obtain a warrantd.

    Evanescent evidence refers to evidence that is likely to:9.

    be hidden.a.

    spoil.b.

    disappear.c.

    be transferred to another location.d.

    A warrantless search for evanescent evidence is permissible when:10.

    there is probable cause to believe that evidence will be destroyed, lost, or devalued.a.

    the procedures employed are reasonable.b.

    the exigency was not police-created.c.

    All of the aboved.

    The Supreme Court first permitted warrantless hot pursuit searches in:11.

    Chimel v. California.a.

    Sibron v. New York.b.

    Warden v. Hayden.c.

    Welsh v. Wisconsin.d. Unit 2 Examination 85 BCJ 240 Procedures in the Justice System

    In which landmark case did the Supreme Court carve out the automobile exception to the 12. Fourth Amendment’s warrant requirement?

    Carroll v. United Statesa.

    Cardwell v. Lewisb.

    California v. Carneyc.

    Thoraton v. United Statesd.

    Which of the following are considered restrictions on frisks?13.

    Frisks are to be nothing more than pat-downs of outer clothing.a.

    Frisks must be motivated by a desire to preserve officer safety.b.

    For an officer to legally seize an item during the course of a frisk, the item to be seized c. must be immediately apparent to the officer as contraband.

    All of the aboved.

    Which case found that officers can demand identification in certain situations?14.

    Hiibel v. Sixth Judicial District Court of Nevadaa.

    Chicago v. Moralesb.

    Kolender v. Lawsonc.

    Papachristou v. City of Jacksonvilled.

    In which case did the Supreme Court hold that police officers can stop and detain motorists in 15. their vehicles with “articulable and reasonable suspicion?”

    Terry v. Ohioa.

    Pennsylvania v. Mimmsb.

    Delaware v. Prousec.

    Maryland v. Buie d.

    The decision in Pennsylvania v. Mimms:16.

    allows officers to frisk suspects’ outer clothing.a.

    authorize the police to stop suspicious-looking individuals based on less than reasonable b. suspicion.

    allows an officer to demand identification from citizens. c.

    authorizes a police officer to order a driver out of a car.d. Unit 2 Examination 86 BCJ 240 Procedures in the Justice System

    In which case did the Supreme Court hold that police officers, with reasonable suspicion, can 17. order drivers out of their cars?

    Terry v. Ohioa.

    Pennsylvania v. Mimmsb.

    Delaware v. Prousec.

    Maryland v. Buied.

    Stops and frisks are considered which type of acts?18.

    Necessarya.

    Advisoryb.

    Separatec.

    Independentd.

    Person inventories are sometimes called:19.

    armspan searches.a.

    custodial inventories.b.

    arrest inventories.c.

    search incident to arrest.d.

    In which case did the Supreme Court sanction fire inspections?20.

    Camara v. Municipal Courta.

    Michigan v. Tylerb.

    United States v. Ramseyc.

    Carroll v. United Statesd.

    The Supreme Court has authorized warrantless inspections of:21.

    firearms dealerships.a.

    vehicle junkyards.b.

    closely regulated businesses.c.

    all of the above.d.

    In which case did the Supreme Court sanction sobriety checkpoints?22.

    Carroll v. United Statesa.

    Michigan Dept. of State Police v. Sitzb.

    Delaware v. Prousec.

    United States v. Villamonte-Marquezd. Unit 2 Examination 87 BCJ 240 Procedures in the Justice System

    Which of the following is an unconstitutional checkpoint?23.

    Border checkpointa.

    Sobriety checkpointb.

    License and safety checkpointc.

    Suspicionless checkpoints for detecting illegal drugsd.

    In which case did the Supreme Court declare that checkpoints for the purpose of detecting 24. evidence of criminal activity are unconstitutional?

    Carroll v. United Statesa.

    Michigan Dept. of State Police v. Sitzb.

    Delaware v. Prousec.

    City of Indianapolis v. Edmondd.

    A claim of racial profiling can be raised pursuant to:25.

    the Fourth Amendment.a.

    the Fifth Amendment.b.

    Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.c.

    42 U.S.C. Section 242.d.

    Multiple Choice Questions (Enter your answers on the enclosed answer sheet)

    In which case did the Supreme Court hold that the prosecution “may not use statements, 1. whether exculpatory or inculpatory, stemming from custodial interrogation of the defendant…”?

    Massiah v. United Statesa.

    Rochin v. Californiab.

    Miranda v. Arizonac.

    Kirby v. Illinoisd.

    Besides interrogation, which of the following is/are central element(s) of the Miranda approach 2. to confessions and interrogations?

    Custodya.

    General questioningb.

    Formal criminal proceedingsc.

    All of the aboved.

    Custody is defined by the Supreme Court as happening when:3.

    A person has been taken into “custody.”a.

    A person has been formally arrested.b.

    A person has been deprived of his freedom of action in any significant way.c.

    All of the aboved.

    Which of the following can be considered interrogation for Miranda purposes?4.

    Formal questioning.a.

    Functional equivalent of questioning.b.

    Asking a question that is reasonably likely to elicit an incriminating response.c.

    All of the aboved.

    Which of the following is NOT an essential element of the Miranda warnings?5.

    “You have the right to remain silent.”a.

    “You have the right to an attorney.”b.

    “If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you.”c.

    “You have the right to stop answering questions at any time.”d. Unit 3 Examination 133 BCJ 240 Procedures in the Justice System

    What is the appropriate level of proof for showing a valid Miranda waiver?6.

    Proof beyond a reasonable doubta.

    Probable causeb.

    Preponderance of evidencec.

    Clear and convincing evidenced.

    When identification procedures violate constitutional provisions, the results from such 7. procedures cannot be considered:

    reliable.a.

    accurate.b.

    admissible in a criminal trial.c.

    All of the aboved.

    Which of the following helps ensure a reliable lineup?8.

    At least five people appear in the lineup.a.

    All persons in the lineup have the same physical characteristics.b.

    The suspect should be permitted to choose his or her place in line.c.

    All of the aboved.

    A photographic array consisting of one picture may be sanctioned if:9.

    the witness had ample time to view the suspect.a.

    the witness paid special attention to the suspect.b.

    the witness’s description is accurate.c.

    All of the aboved.

    What do show-ups consist of?10.

    The suspect and an eyewitnessa.

    At least five peopleb.

    The suspect and the suspect’s attorneyc.

    At least three peopled.

    Which of the following is always preferable to show-ups?11.

    Lineupsa.

    Single photographic identificationb.

    Video arraysc.

    In-court show-upsd. Unit 3 Examination 134 BCJ 240 Procedures in the Justice System

    If an in-court identification is influenced by an out-of-court identification, it is called a(n):12.

    tainted identification.a.

    flawed identification.b.

    unreliable identification.c.

    improper identification.d.

    Which of the following is a method of pretrial release where the defendant promises to show up 13. when required, without having to pay money?

    Baila.

    Preventive detentionb.

    Release on own recognizancec.

    Absentee triald.

    For which of the following crimes would release on recognizance most likely be ordered?14.

    Murdersa.

    Rapesb.

    Robberiesc.

    Petty theftsd.

    Which of the following can be considered criteria for deciding whether pretrial release should 15. be granted?

    Flight riska.

    Dangerousnessb.

    Ability to payc.

    All of the aboved.

    In response to many defendants’ inability to post bail, professional ________________ have 16. stepped in.

    bankersa.

    loan officersb.

    bail bonds agents c.

    skip tracersd. Unit 3 Examination 135 BCJ 240 Procedures in the Justice System

    Which of the following is NOT an appropriate consideration in setting bail?17.

    Potential dangerousness of alleged offendera.

    Offsetting court costsb.

    Risk of flightc.

    Financial statusd.

    Which of the following usually takes place after a pretrial release decision has been made?18.

    Initial appearancea.

    Bailb.

    Preliminary hearingc.

    All of the aboved.

    Which of the following is true about the preliminary hearing?19.

    The accused enjoys the right to counsel.a.

    The exclusionary rule does not technically apply in preliminary hearings.b.

    There is no constitutional right for the accused to cross-examine.c.

    All of the aboved.

    Which of the following is intended to prevent hasty, malicious, improvident, and oppressive 20. prosecutions?

    Triala.

    Pretrial release hearingb.

    Preliminary hearingc.

    Arraignmentd.

    When a prosecutor charges an individual simply because the individual is exercising his or her 21. constitutional rights, it is known as ___________________ prosecution.

    selectivea.

    vindictiveb.

    aggressivec.

    zealousd.

    In Yick Wo v. Hopkins, the Supreme Court addressed the issue of:22.

    selective prosecution.a.

    charge joinder.b.

    grand jury behavior.c.

    prosecutorial immunity.d. Unit 3 Examination 136 BCJ 240 Procedures in the Justice System

    When is the best time to resolve the question of whether joinder is appropriate?23.

    After the triala.

    Before the trialb.

    During the trialc.

    None of the aboved.

    Why may the defense argue against joinder?24.

    The jury may not consider the criminal acts separately.a.

    The jury may view all the evidence against the accused as inadequate.b.

    Only one criminal defense can be asserted.c.

    All of the aboved.

    The right to a grand jury can be found in which constitutional amendment?25.

    Fourtha.

    Fifthb.

    Sixthc.

    Fourteenthd

    Multiple Choice Questions (Enter your answers on the enclosed answer sheet)

    Pleas bargaining includes charge bargaining, sentence bargaining, and _________________ 1. bargaining.

    numbera.

    countb.

    judgec.

    appeald.

    Sentence bargaining requires who to be involved?2.

    Prosecutora.

    Judgeb.

    Defense attorneyc.

    All of the aboved.

    Which of the following are acceptable plea bargains?3.

    A lighter sentencea.

    Certain probation conditionsb.

    Prosecutor’s decision not to prosecute under a habitual offender statutec.

    All of the aboved.

    Which of the following best describes the Supreme Court’s view on plea bargaining?4.

    The Court supports it unequivocally.a.

    The Court supports it but requires that certain procedures be followed.b.

    The Court disagrees with it.c.

    None of the aboved.

    Which of the following can be considered impermissible inducements by the prosecution?5.

    Prosecutor threatens the defendant with increased charges against a third partya.

    Prosecutor threatens the defendant with decreased charges against a third partyb.

    Prosecutor flagrantly deceives the defendantc.

    All of the aboved.

    Which of the following is a type of plea bargaining where the prosecutor offers a reduction in 6. the severity of the alleged crimes?

    Sentence bargaininga.

    Charge bargainingb.

    Indictment bargainingc.

    None of the aboved. Unit 4 Examination 170 BCJ 240 Procedures in the Justice System

    Which of the following is a type of plea bargaining where the defendant agrees to plead guilty 7. in exchange for less serious consequences?

    Sentence bargaininga.

    Charge bargainingb.

    Indictment bargainingc.

    None of the aboved.

    Charge bargaining is usually carried out between whom?8.

    The judge and prosecutora.

    The judge and defenseb.

    The defense and the prosecutorc.

    None of the aboved.

    Which of the following are examples of ad hoc plea bargaining?9.

    Prosecutor offers reduction in sentencea.

    Prosecutor offers reduction in chargesb.

    Accused is required to accept extraordinary condition of probationc.

    All of the aboved.

    The right to an impartial jury stems from which constitutional amendment?10.

    Fiftha.

    Sixthb.

    Seventhc.

    Eighthd.

    The right to a jury trial applies in:11.

    noncriminal proceedings.a.

    civil proceedings.b.

    criminal cases in which the penalty for a single offense exceeds six months.c.

    all petty offenses.d.

    The United States Supreme Court has ruled what as the minimum number of jurors needed to 12. comply with constitutional requirements in a criminal case?

    3a.

    5b.

    6c.

    9d. Unit 4 Examination 171 BCJ 240 Procedures in the Justice System

    For a waiver of a jury trial to be valid, it must be:13.

    express.a.

    intelligent.b.

    voluntary.c.

    All of the aboved.

    Most juries in criminal cases consist of how many members?14.

    6a.

    12b.

    18c.

    24d.

    How many stages are there to jury selection?15.

    Onea.

    Twob.

    Threec.

    Fourd.

    The list of potential jury members is known as the:16.

    jury pool.a.

    master jury wheel.b.

    jury list.c.

    All of the aboved.

    In most states potential jurors need to be:17.

    of a certain age.a.

    U.S. citizens.b.

    free of felony convictions.c.

    All of the aboved.

    Which of the following is a valid technique for challenging the composition of a jury?18.

    Equal protection challengea.

    Due process challengeb.

    Sixth Amendment challengec.

    All of the aboved. Unit 4 Examination 172 BCJ 240 Procedures in the Justice System

    A jury that represents a “fair cross-section” of the community within the meaning of the Sixth 19. Amendment is one that does not exclude:

    racial minorities.a.

    women.b.

    distinctive groups.c.

    All of the aboved.

    In Melendez-Diaz v. Massachusetts, the Supreme Court ruled that an analyst’s laboratory report 20. prepared for the prosecution was:

    admissible based on a well-established hearsay exception. a.

    testimonial, so the defendant should have been allowed to cross-examine the analyst. b.

    admissible because scientific reports are reliable. c.

    testimonial unless a testable sample of the material on which the report is based is made d. available to the defendant.

    Which constitutional amendment contains the double jeopardy clause?21.

    Fourtha.

    Fifthb.

    Sixthc.

    Fourteenthd.

    Double jeopardy occurs when, for the same offense, a person is:22.

    re-prosecuted after acquittal.a.

    re-prosecuted after conviction.b.

    subjected to separate punishments for the same offense.c.

    all of the above.d.

    In which case did the Supreme Court declare that protection against double jeopardy is a 23. fundamental right?

    Benton v. Marylanda.

    Gideon v. Wainwrightb.

    Kansas v. Hendricksc.

    Blockburger v. United Statesd. Unit 4 Examination 173 BCJ 240 Procedures in the Justice System

    Which of the following can be considered a separate sovereign for double jeopardy purposes?24.

    Cities a.

    Countiesb.

    Statesc.

    Different state appellate court districtsd.

    The constitutionally guaranteed protection against ________________ is designed to ensure 25. that a person who has been convicted or acquitted of a crime is not tried or punished for the same offense more than once.

    entrapmenta.

    self-incriminationb.

    double jeopardyc.

    None of the aboved

    Critical and creative thinking, powerpoint presentation help

    I need serious people only if you can’t complete don’t even add bid. Must be APA formatted must be cited correctly even in the slides please no plagiarism I must scan it before I upload and it will tell me. Also I will upload reading material as soon as I pick a bid . Also in this presentation I need an introduction and conclusion.

    american studies: Established Church of England, history homework help

    write 4-5 lines for each term of those, and 15 lines to a page for the essay question.

    ———————–_______—————-

    the Established Church of England (Anglican Church), 1530+

    the Virginia Company, 1606-1624

    the “starving time”, 1609-1610

    headrights vs. indentured servitude, 1618-1690s

    Separatists, 1606+ (“Pilgrims” after 1622)

    Rhode Island Colony, fd. 1644

    —————————

    ESSAY:  Compare and contrast the two types of English colonies in the Chesapeake (Jamestown/Virginia, 1607+), and New England (Plymouth, 1620+, and Massachusetts Bay, 1629+). 

    reflection paper Religious Ceremony Observance, philosophy homework help

    Unit II Reflection Paper

    Religious Ceremony Observance

    Your task in this assignment is to observe a religious ceremony (any ritual, festival, or worship) and write a reflective paper about that experience.

    You may observe a ceremony of a different denomination or sect of your religion as long as the ceremony is different in some way from what you are used to. For instance, if you are Roman Catholic, you can observe a Pentecostal worship service, as the liturgy is vastly different.

    This assignment is about observation, not participation. You may observe a ceremony in video form, if necessary, but it is better to witness the ceremony first hand so that you may use all of your senses to describe the event.

    Reflective Writing

    Reflective writing is very similar to journal writing, but there is less focus on you as the writer, and more focus on the event and an academic reflection of that event. You are more likely to use readings from the course or other outside sources to support your analysis of the event.

    Reflective writing consists of two main parts: a description and a reflection. The writer must first describe the event or situation that is the topic of the writing. The description should be objective—facts and detailed observations. Then the writer reflects on the experience with personal feelings and opinions, followed by an analysis of those feelings.

    What is the point of reflective writing in an academic setting? Reflective writing helps you examine why you think the way you do and thereby provides a learning experience. By careful analysis of the facts of an event or situation, and then the same careful analysis of your own preconceived ideas and whether they are strengthened or changed by the experience, you will be able to gather and observe practical and personal evidence to support or challenge what might be an abstract idea in your profession or in the area of academics being studied.

    This is one of the few times in academic writing when it is appropriate to write in the first person. Checklist for reflective writing:

     Introduction
     Detailed description of event or situation

    o Use as many of the senses as appropriate in your description.
    PHL 2350, Philosophies of World Religions 2

     o Is there any background information known that would be relevant to share? Analysis of the situation and of your feelings

    o What were your initial thoughts?
    o Are there any connections to be made between this experience and previous experiences?
    o Has this experience changed your assumptions/values/attitudes/beliefs on the subject matter?
    o What do your changed feelings/understandings about the topic imply for you personally or professionally?

    Identification of future learning opportunities
    o Reflect on how the insights you gained from creating this Reflection Paper might affect the way you view your

    actions and thoughts in the future. Conclusion

    It is important to understand that reflective writing is not a simple descriptive essay. It is an exercise in critical thinking and a method for creating meaning out a seemingly abstract concept.

    Your response should be at least 400 words in length and use APA format (to include a title and reference page). No abstract is necessary. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.