My American Journey

From Silk Route to Route 66: My American Journey Mohammad H. Qayoumi I was born in Kabul, Afghanistan. For my first sixteen years, I was raised there. Afghanistan is roughly the size of Texas; despite it’s relatively small physical size, the country is ethnically very diverse, consisting of Pathans, Tajiks, Uzbecks, Turkmens, Hazaras, and others. … Continue reading “My American Journey”

The research proposal helps you to identify your research question and tentative thesis. The thesis may – and likely will – change as you conduct more research and draft the paper – but the proposal will help to ensure you are starting with a convincing argument in mind. It will also allow your instructor to gauge if your chosen topic is, in fact, argumentative and appropriate for the assignment.

Adapted from The Curious Researcher: After carefully reviewing the Unit 3 content notes (which explain what a research question is and how to write an argumentative thesis), completing and participating in the Unit 3 Discussions, and selecting a topic, complete and submit a Research Proposal. The research proposal helps you to identify your research question … Continue reading “The research proposal helps you to identify your research question and tentative thesis. The thesis may – and likely will – change as you conduct more research and draft the paper – but the proposal will help to ensure you are starting with a convincing argument in mind. It will also allow your instructor to gauge if your chosen topic is, in fact, argumentative and appropriate for the assignment.”

can wearing a hijab be discrimination?

Ex-Worker sues Disney; says forbids Muslim head scarf By Lisa Richwine (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (Reuters) – A former Disneyland restaurant employee sued Walt Disney Co for harassment and religious discrimination, saying she was fired because she wanted to wear a Muslim head scarf at work. Imane Boudlal, a 28-year-old … Continue reading “can wearing a hijab be discrimination?”

Explication of Poetry:Sir Gawain and The Green Knight

For a clear view of how to write an explication, please read the two poetry explication examples in the poetry folder.     You should note that an explication, much like a standard argument paper, needs a specific thesis with a limited focus.  In poetry explication, you may choose to discuss the tone, the narrative … Continue reading “Explication of Poetry:Sir Gawain and The Green Knight”

Your argument of definition should include a formal definition, an operational definition, and a definition by example for one of the following terms: satisfying work, good job , inspiring teacher, or great class. Use two readings from chapters four and/or five of Acting out Culture as support, and don’t forget a) parenthetical citations and b) a Works Cited page

Purpose: Your argument of definition should include a formal definition, an operational definition, and a definition by example for one of the following terms: ● satisfying work (as in “Be sure to find a job that requires satisfying work”), ● good job (as in “I just want to get a good job”), ● inspiring teacher … Continue reading “Your argument of definition should include a formal definition, an operational definition, and a definition by example for one of the following terms: satisfying work, good job , inspiring teacher, or great class. Use two readings from chapters four and/or five of Acting out Culture as support, and don’t forget a) parenthetical citations and b) a Works Cited page”

Successful Domestic Company Goes Global!

Imagine that you are the CEO of a successful domestic company. In the last 6 months, many potential clients in foreign countries have expressed a desire to conduct business with you. You know that in order for your company to grow, you will have to expand overseas. You have recently attended a local three (3)-day … Continue reading “Successful Domestic Company Goes Global!”

Suppose you work in a hospital that just received twelve patients from a disaster event in your community. Your hospital is able to treat and provide necessary surgical services to those that require surgery. However, five patients are refusing care and requesting to be transferred to another hospital for the same services.

Suppose you work in a hospital that just received twelve patients from a disaster event in your community. Your hospital is able to treat and provide necessary surgical services to those that require surgery. However, five patients are refusing care and requesting to be transferred to another hospital for the same services. Suggest the course … Continue reading “Suppose you work in a hospital that just received twelve patients from a disaster event in your community. Your hospital is able to treat and provide necessary surgical services to those that require surgery. However, five patients are refusing care and requesting to be transferred to another hospital for the same services.”

In a different sport, the sprinter Caster Semenya won the world eight hundred-meter challenge in 2009 with a time that few men could equal. She looked, in fact, vaguely like a man, which led the International Athletics Federation to run a genetic gender test. She is, it turns out, neither a woman nor a man; she’s a hermaphrodite: a little bit of both. Does the fact that genetic tests don’t always return clean, black-and-white results make their use less advisable from an ethical perspective? Why or why not?

1. Many experts in genetics consider testing an unethical violation of personal privacy. ◦ What does it mean to “violate personal privacy”? ◦ Can a utilitarian argument (the greatest good for the greatest number should be sought) in favor of DNA testing in the Dominican Republic be mounted? What could it look like? 2. In … Continue reading “In a different sport, the sprinter Caster Semenya won the world eight hundred-meter challenge in 2009 with a time that few men could equal. She looked, in fact, vaguely like a man, which led the International Athletics Federation to run a genetic gender test. She is, it turns out, neither a woman nor a man; she’s a hermaphrodite: a little bit of both. Does the fact that genetic tests don’t always return clean, black-and-white results make their use less advisable from an ethical perspective? Why or why not?”

Write a briefing to management summarizing the key legal issues that need to be taken into consideration when determining employee compensation and in building a compensation structure.

Total Rewards Project Memo Congratulations on your appointment as VP of Total Rewards for Business Express. Business Express is an internet office supply company headquartered in Denver Colorado. They have no brick and mortar outlets and derive all of their sales through internet, telephone or sales rep generated orders. Business Express has customers throughout the … Continue reading “Write a briefing to management summarizing the key legal issues that need to be taken into consideration when determining employee compensation and in building a compensation structure.”

How did Clemson approach integration differently than other colleges at the time?

How did Clemson approach integration differently than other colleges at the time? Source 1: The Integration of Stetson University Blake, J. (2004). The Integration of Stetson University. The Florida Historical Quarterly, 82(4), 468-485. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org/stable/30149961 Founders Henry A. DeLand and John B. Stetson originally thought of establishing a biracial university however ultimately decided to … Continue reading “How did Clemson approach integration differently than other colleges at the time?”