Supplemental Assignment 2 Instructions
The student will take an active part (E.g. spend two/three hours volunteering/helping out) in a Community Outreach Activity (NOT a University or Church activity—unless it is an activity that reaches out to the community) of your choosing, which will familiarize you with the particulars of a community. Some examples of activities include: volunteering at a shelter, a camp, a recreation center, a home for girls or boys, a soup kitchen, a clothing bank, a detoxification center, a tutoring center for young children, a vocational rehabilitation center, habitat for humanity, a minority community center, etc.  After the completion of the activity, you will document your experience by writing a paper.  The paper will be written in APA style and will include one (1) title page, one (1) abstract page, and two (2) FULL pages of text (Points will be deducted for anything less than that).  No reference page is required. The paper will explain in detail the experience (what was observed, how it affected you), a discussion of two course concepts that relate to your observations, and what was learned from the project (What the community’s needs are, what ethics are in place, and how can you help make a difference).
Supplemental Assignment 2 Grading Rubric

Chaya lost her best friend in an auto accident two weeks ago. Since then, she has been very sad and has not wanted to go out with her friends. She has also had trouble sleeping. Would Chaya be diagnosed with major depressive disorder or is she experiencing what we might call “the blues?” Support your answer.

Essay require minimum of 350 words with intext citation and references to consider from:
Trefil, J., & Hazen, R.M. (2016). The sciences: An integrated approach. Hoboken (8th ed.).   NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Trefil, J., & Hazen, R.M.  (2016).  The sciences: An integrated approach (8th ed.).  Retrieved from https://online.vitalsource.com/#/books/9781118545454/pages/56881520
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. (n.d.). Common cold.  http://www.niaid.nih.gov/topics/commoncold/Pages/default.aspx
Shifting Continents: A Case Study in Scientific Revision
Even though you may not feel it, the earth is moving beneath your feet. The tectonic plates have been moving for millennia and have caused volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, and continents to change shape. This must take an immense amount of energy. Where does it come from? The heat from the earth’s inner core drives the movement of the plates. This heat energy is left over from the formation of the earth and some comes from the decay of naturally occurring radioactive materials. Today a lot is understood about the geologic processes. However not too long ago it was a mystery how mountains were formed and why earthquakes and volcanic eruptions happened. Many hypotheses were put forward that eventually were proven false. This is a normal part of the scientific process. Whenever new discoveries force scientists to reconsider their hypotheses, theories, and data, they do just that. Therefore, people think of science as a collection of concepts that are always being revised. The shift from the theory of continental drift proposed by Alfred Wegner in 1912 to modern plate tectonic theory is an example of this constant revision of scientific understanding as experiments generate new information.
For additional information on plate tectonics and Alfred Wegner check out this KU Science Center link:
https://kucampus.kaplan.edu/MyStudies/AcademicSupportCenter/ScienceCenter/ScienceResources1/Earth%20Science/PlateTectonics.aspx
Using what you learned about plate tectonics, Alfred Wegener, and the basics of scientific investigation from the previous units discuss the following:

Navigate to the following site:
U.S. Geological Survey Earthquake Map. (2016). Retrieved from http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/map/
Zoom out to see all the earthquakes that have happened worldwide today. List the most recent earthquake and its magnitude. How many earthquakes have happened in the last day? Why do so many occur near plate boundaries (red lines on map)?
Look at the following map of the world where triangles represent active volcanoes:
NOVA: Teacher’s Images. (2015). Retrieved from http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/education/activities/images/2515_vesuvius_map2.gif
Why do so many occur near plate boundaries (yellow lines on map)?
Pick one active volcano or earthquake from around the globe or a historical geological event and explain the following

What plates or hot spots it is associated with.
How the plates or hot spots are causing/caused the volcanic event/earthquake.
How energy from deep within the earth is/was transferred to and released during the volcanic event/earthquake.

If Alfred Wegener were alive today, and had access to the technology and data that exists today, share a form of evidence that he could have added to his hypothesis or would have changed his hypothesis. Try to share a different form of evidence from those shared by your classmates and/or add to their posts by describing how the evidence is collected, how the technology works to collect the data, or how this technology/evidence has been used in other applications.

Assignment 1.2: Conflicting Viewpoints Essay – Part IISynthesizing and Writing Due Week 4 and worth 100 points
When looking for information about a particular issue, how often do you try to resist biases toward your own point of view? This assignment asks you to engage in this aspect of critical thinking.
The assignment is divided into two (2) parts. For Part I of the assignment (due Week 2), you read a book excerpt about critical thinking processes, reviewed the Procon.org Website in order to gather information, and engaged in prewriting to examine your thoughts. * Remember that in the Week 2 Discussion, you examined the biases discussed in Chapter 2 of the webtext.
In Part II of the assignment (due Week 4), you will write a paper to synthesize your ideas.Part II – Writing Write at three to four (3-4) page paper in which you: 1. State your position on the topic you selected for Assignment 1.1. 2. Identify (3) three premises (reasons) from the Procon.org website that support your position    and explain why you selected these specific reasons. 3. Explain your answers to the “believing” questions about the three (3) premises opposing your position from the Procon.org website. 4. Examine at least two (2) types of biases that you likely experienced as you evaluated the premises for and against your position.    5. Discuss the effects of your own enculturation or group identification that may have influenced your biases. 6. Discuss whether or not your thinking about the topic has changed after playing the “Believing Game,” even if your position on the issue has stayed the same.
The paper should follow guidelines for clear and organized writing:

Include an introductory paragraph and concluding paragraph.
Address main ideas in body paragraphs with a topic sentence and supporting sentences.
Adhere to standard rules of English grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and spelling.

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 Style 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.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Identify the informal fallacies, assumptions, and biases involved in manipulative appeals and abuses of language.
Create written work utilizing the concepts of critical thinking.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in critical thinking skills and informal logic.

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Select an ethical dilemma related to professional competence. – Getting gifts from suppliers or vendors
Develop a 3 minute debate based on your selected dilemma.  – 500 word count
Address the following items:

Describe your selected ethical dilemma and why it is a dilemma.

Submit a transcript of the debate.
Include a reference page with two to three peer-reviewed sources.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.