Explain at least five elements of critical thinking that you found in the reading material.

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Prepare: Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, in preparation for discussing the importance of critical thinking skills,

Read the articles

· Common Misconceptions of Critical Thinking

· Combating Fake News in the Digital Age  (Links to an external site.)

· 6 Critical Thinking Skills You Need to Master Now  (Links to an external site.)

· Teaching and Learning in a Post-Truth world: It’s Time for Schools to Upgrade and Reinvest in Media Literacy Lessons  (Links to an external site.)

· Critical Thinking and the Challenges of Internet  (Links to an external site.)

Watch the videos

· Fake News: Part 1  (Links to an external site.)

· Critical Thinking (Links to an external site.)

Review the resources

· Critical Thinking Skills  (Links to an external site.)

· Valuable Intellectual Traits  (Links to an external site.)

· Critical Thinking Web  (Links to an external site.)

  
Reflect: Reflect on the characteristics of a critical thinker. Critical thinking gets you involved in a dialogue with the ideas you read from others in this class. To be a critical thinker, you need to be able to summarize, analyze, hypothesize, and evaluate new information that you encounter.  
Write: For this discussion, you will address the following prompts. Keep in mind that the article or video you’ve chosen should not be about critical thinking, but should be about someone making a statement, claim, or argument related to your Final Paper topic. One source should demonstrate good critical thinking skills and the other source should demonstrate the lack or absence of critical thinking skills. Personal examples should not be used.

· Explain at least five elements of critical thinking that you found in the reading material.

· Search the Internet, media, or the UAGC Library, and find an example in which good critical thinking skills are being demonstrated by the author or speaker. Summarize the content and explain why you think it demonstrates good critical thinking skills.

· Search the Internet, media, or the UAGC Library, and find an example in which the author or speaker lacks good critical thinking skills. Summarize the content and explain why you think it demonstrates the absence of good, critical thinking skills.

Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length, which should include a thorough response to each prompt. You are required to provide in-text citations of applicable required reading materials and/or any other outside sources you use to support your claims. Provide full reference entries of all sources cited at the end of your response. Please use correct APA format when writing in-text citations (see  In-Text Citation Helper  (Links to an external site.) ) and references (see  Formatting Your References List  (Links to an external site.) ).
Develop a personal plan for how you will implement the self care strategies discussed in the article.

Discussion Board Post 

  1. Select 2 of the areas where your scores were low, after completing the self care questionnaire, from the results you were sent in the email you received with your results. These areas include; 

1)  Physical self care

2) Supportive relationships

3) Mindful self awareness

4) Self compassion and purpose

5) Mindful relaxation

6) Supportive structures 

  1. Summarize points from two professional references, one from two different areas where you scored low. The references are listed in the feedback you receive in the email after completing the questionnaire. 

3. Develop a personal plan for how you will implement the self care strategies discussed in the article.  Include how you plan to incorporate the strategies once you are a practicing nurse.  

4. Importance to nursing. In your post, include at least 2 points about why you think that the topics you chose are important to nursing. Points should be thoughtful and organized and include the role of the nurse.

Describe the evolution of the historical perception of this issue, identifying key events and factors that influenced public perception

The topic selected for the Final Project is inappropriate or inordinate utilization of force.

Introduction A. Describe the criminal justice issue you have selected. Specifically, how is this an issue in the field of criminal justice, what is the general impact of the issue on society, and why does the problem need to be addressed? B. Describe the evolution of the selected issue throughout history, providing specific examples. In other words, how did this become an issue? What factors have caused the issue to evolve? For example, a regulation may have been created in the past to address an issue, but the regulation is now irrelevant. C. Describe the evolution of the historical perception of this issue, identifying key events and factors that influenced public perception. For example, did the public always view the topic as an issue? How has technology impacted public perception? Guidelines for Submission: Your submission should include reference to recent peer-reviewed articles, be 1 to 2 pages in length (in addition to title and reference pages) and should use double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Use APA style to cite your sources within the text of your paper and on the reference page.

Identify and describe three risk factors which influence behavior

In the paper, select one of the scenarios to write about and consider the question “Why are some children more challenging than others?” Be sure to address the following:

• Identify and describe three risk factors which influence behavior (may include considerations of brain development).

• Discuss how each factor influences behavior.

• Analyze strategies teachers may use to support the process of changing or replacing behaviors.

• Brainstorm ideas to involve parents in the behavior modification process. • Must be two to three double-spaced pages in length (not including title and

references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the

UAGC Writing Center’s APA Style

What are the criminological theories or rationale behind the plea bargaining process?

For this discussion, first read:

An overwhelming majority of criminal cases are settled by plea bargaining rather than by trial. If an individual has been charged with a crime, the prosecutor may offer a reduction of charge in exchange for a guilty plea. If individuals exercise their rights and demand a jury trial, it is more likely they will be charged with a more serious crime (as opposed to taking a lesser offense), and, if convicted, they will likely be given a longer sentence.

In your initial post, answer the following questions:

  • What are the criminological theories or rationale behind the plea bargaining process?
  • What strategy would you incorporate to remove the disparity in bargaining power?
  • What evidence-based argument would you use in dealing with this strategy?
Is Target Marketing Ever Bad?

Is Target Marketing Ever Bad?

As marketers increasingly tailor marketing programs to target market segments, some critics have denounced these efforts as exploitative. They see the preponderance of billboards advertising cigarettes and alcohol in low-income urban areas as taking advantage of a vulnerable market segment. Critics can be especially harsh in evaluating marketing programs that target African Americans and other minority groups, claiming they often employ stereotypes and inappropriate depictions. Others counter that targeting and positioning is critical to marketing and that these marketing programs are an attempt to be relevant to a certain consumer group.

Take a position: Targeting minorities is exploitative versus Targeting minorities is a sound business practice.

Submission Instructions:

  • Your initial post should be at least 200 words, formatted and cited accurately in current APA style with support from at least 2