encounter. C. Thesis and Preview: Today I’d like to talk to you about some of the challenges faced by college students who are considered first-generation students‚ non-traditional students‚ and students from rural communities. [Transition into body of speech]: I’ll begin by telling you about first-generation college students. II. BODY A. The U.S. Department of Education defines a first-generation student as an undergraduate whose parents have never enrolled in higher education. Several characteristics
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Thomas Hobbes and the Social Contract When analyzing the modern social contract theorists‚ one must take into account the conditions that the philosopher was living in while devising his social contract. Each theorist: Jean-Jacques Rousseau‚ John Locke and Thomas Hobbes all have the same idea but each has his theory rooted in very different beliefs. Rousseau formulated his theory in the middle of the French Enlightenment and the same theory breathed life into the intellectual basis for the French
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There are many ethical theories used to decide which actions are morally right or wrong. Philosophers create theories in which they describe imperatives or rules to help people decide how to conduct themselves to be their moral best. Some are very basic‚ while some are more complex. Philosophers may agree with the entire theory or may pick them apart and only follow pieces as they see fit. Two of these theories are the Natural Law Theory and Utilitarianism‚ which vary in how much they regulate behavior
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The idea of the social contract is one of the foundations of the American political system. The definition of the social contract explains that it is a theory that the government has only the authority accorded it by the consent of the governed. In other words the government only exists to serve the people‚ and they are the source of all its political power. Society can choose to give or withhold this power. Although the social contract theory attempts to validate government power‚ there have
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Formal Outline: Child Beauty pageant Introduction: 1. How many of you guys have heard or seen the show Toddler and Tiaras? It’s a show where toddlers and young children take stage wearing make ups‚ spray tans and fake hair to be judged on beauty‚ personality and costumes. Tiaras are following families on their guest for sparkly crowns‚ big tittles‚ and lots of cash. 2. Preview : I think child beauty pageant is absolutely unacceptable. Children should be on the play ground playing
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Freedom of Speech vs. Censorship Adopted in 1791‚ the First Amendment‚ states “Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech‚ or of the press or the right of the people peaceably to assemble‚ and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” (Pilon) The freedom of speech documented in the First Amendment is not only a constitutional protection but also an inevitable part of democratic government and independence‚ which are essential values in society. “Censorship‚” according
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3a}A society is based upon common culture and geographical location‚ while is based upon common beliefs and interest which they feel are important. 3b}A primary group is based upon intimate; long term face to face interaction and cooperation. A secondary group is based upon a more temporary‚anonymous and larger then a primary groups. 3c} My family is a primary group and this sociology class is a secondary group In my life. 4a}The intent was to study the social connection on social networks. 4b}
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because the statement says “strongly recommended” which is giving you an advice. 2. Non-Argument‚ Conditional Statement‚ it’s because it is an “if…then…” statement. 3. Argument P: Fictional characters behave according to the same psychological probabilities as real people. P: The characters of fiction are found in exotic dilemmas that real people hardly encounter. C: Fiction provides us with the opportunity to ponder how people react in uncommon situations‚ and to deduce moral lessons
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Informative Speech Outline NAME: COMS 101 Date Due: Organization: Identify your outline pattern here. Your only option for this speech is the Topical pattern (see the textbook‚ p 701). Audience analysis: Mixed gender group ages 20-25 with a fairly good background on the subject. Topic: To show how the work of lawyers is a valued by God‚ and to show how one person can be a lawyer and serve God. Rhetorical Purpose: To inform my audience about lawyers and the role they play. Redemptive
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Book 1 - Aims to discover why people gave up their natural liberty‚ which they possessed in the state of nature - How political authority became legitimate. * "Man is born free‚ and everywhere he is in chains." -> These chains result from the obligations that each person has to the community. * This sense of communal duty is founded upon convention -> Denies that a legitimate‚ political authority can be found in the state of nature. - Oldest and only natural society is the family
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