Topic: It is now possible to have human embryos produced via in vitro (test tube) fertilization (IVF) tested for many different genetic diseases such as Huntington’s disease, muscular dystrophy, cystic fibrosis, sickle-cell anemia, a form of Alzheimer’s disease, and BRCA1 associated cancers among others. Those embryos that have the gene for any of these diseases will be discarded and only those embryos lacking the disease-causing […]

This is what’s on the syllabus pertaining to the Discussion Topics for this class: You will find several topics already started for each week’s Forum. They are labeled according to their corresponding week. These questions are started by the instructor. They are to initiate discussions by starting a string of replies from participants. You are to “Reply” only to these types of questions. Do not […]

Due Week 6 and worth 240 points Use the Internet or Strayer online database to research the current health care delivery structures—both private and public—within your state. Write a 6-8 page paper in which you: Analyze the current health care delivery structure in your state. Compare and contrast the major determinants of healthcare market power. Analyze the main competitive forces in the your healthcare delivery […]

  Your third writing assignment (WA #3) in WRTG 391 will be a six-source essay, or an expanded synthesis. This essay will lead you to your final essay (WA #4), a multiple-source synthesis essay, also known as a literature review.  Watch the two video tutorials from UMUC Library, “How to Write a Literature Review” and “How to Write a Synthesis Essay,” and complete the following task. Imagine […]

Opinionated Essay (Any Plagiarized work is an automatic 0). Only your opinion Three Pages MLA Format Submitted in Class: Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Work will not be accepted after 12:30 pm.  No exceptions Do not email me the assignment. Handwritten work will not be accepted. Work must be printed prior to class. Please confirm that you have received this message. As the country has kicked […]

Personal Moral Philosophy Paper (175points)     Purpose:The purpose of this assignment is to assess and improve your ability to identify moral issues and examine the implications of these issues and produce a written argument in a logically rigorous and conceptually precise manner.   Background:Take what you have learned in our Online NDNU Moral Problems Class to inform your essay. Prompt:  A moral philosophy enables a […]

For Module #4 for the Prevention of Sport Injuries Course, When you go to the NFHS Learn Website, you should sign up for the Sudden Cardiac Arrest course, and then get access to all of the videos in that NFHS Course module. Website: https://nfhslearn.com/courses/61032/sudden-cardiac-arrest Note that you will have to answer questions so that you can gain access to each of the videos as you […]

  For this discussion board, you will watch “The Power of Belief” a 6 part documentary by John Stossel  (Under exemplary speeches, it should take about 45 minutes to watch all 6 parts) . The documentary explores the supernatural, ESP, psychic powers, astrology, voodoo, and other ideas that many people believe because they want to believe. ** Your response should be at least 450 words. 1.Can […]

  Counter-Narrative: Counter-narrative or counter stories is a method of telling the stories of those people whose experiences are not often told. “A tool for exposing, analyzing, and challenging the majoritarian stories of racial privilege.” [In this case white European dominant narratives.] – Tara Yosso  “Can shatter complacency, challenge the dominant discourses that perpetuate racism, [social injustices and inequalities].- Tara Yosso Thus, counter-narratives and counter-storytelling […]

  Party Platform Creation Activity This week we learned about the important functions of political parties. You also had the opportunity to browse the Democratic and Republican Party platforms for your reading. In this activity, pretend you are in charge of inventing your own original political party and write a platform for your brand new political party. Your platform and reflection essay should be at […]