Explain the second problem (economic, social, political, environmental, complexity, inequity, ethical/moral, etc.). and provide support for your claims. This should be one or two (1-2) paragraphs.

Explain the second problem (economic, social, political, environmental, complexity, inequity, ethical/moral, etc.). and provide support for your claims. This should be one or two (1-2) paragraphs.

“Analyzing Essays that Offer Solutions to Problems” Please respond to the following:

• Read the three essays in Chapter 11 (“The Nursing Crisis; The Solution Lies Within,” “An Open Letter to the Community,” and “Request for a Work Schedule Change.”) Analyze the arguments and compare the effectiveness of their thesis statements, proposed solutions, and evidence.

• Identify which one you think is most effective. Explain.

English Discussion 2

“Mid-course Reflection” Please respond to the following:

• Discuss your overall perceptions of the Research and Writing course thus far. Describe the course concepts that either have seemed familiar or have confused to you. Determine the one (1) or two (2) specific concepts that you would you like explore further. Assist your classmates by sharing your knowledge in relation to their responses.

Economics Discussion 1

“Perfect Competition”

Firms like Walmart, Target, and Kmart are often given as examples of competitors. Ironically, these firms are not what an economist would define as perfectly competitive firms.

Why are these firms not perfectly competitive?

What are the conditions that create perfect competition?

Name or describe an example of a perfectly competitive good or firm.

Economics Discussion 2

Owning the Market”

In the lesson on oligopolies and monopolistic competition (The Whole Spectrum of the Market), Sal from Khan Academy creates a two-dimensional grid of the market types based on the number of competitors and the degree of product differentiation.

• Identify one monopoly from which you buy a good or service.

• Identify one oligopoly from which you buy a good or service.

• Identify one monopolistic competitor that you buy a good or service from.

• Share one effect you think these types of firms have on the quality of goods or services that you purchase. Is the quality affected positively or negatively? Provide a rationale for your answer.

Assignment 3: Persuasive Paper Part 1: A Problem Exists

Using your thesis statement and research, present the problem that needs to be addressed with your proposed solution. Note: Your solution, advantages, and challenges, will be in Parts 2 and 3.

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:

Provide an appropriate title and an interesting opening paragraph to appeal to your stated audience (appeal with logic, ethics, or emotion).
Include a defensible, relevant thesis statement in the first paragraph. (Revised from Assignment 2)

Describe the history and status of the issue and provide an overview of the problem(s) that need to be addressed. This should be one or two (1-2) paragraphs.

Explain the first problem (economic, social, political, environmental, complexity, inequity, ethical/moral, etc.) and provide support for your claims. This should be one or two (1-2) paragraphs.

Explain the second problem (economic, social, political, environmental, complexity, inequity, ethical/moral, etc.). and provide support for your claims. This should be one or two (1-2) paragraphs.

Explain the third problem (economic, social, political, environmental, complexity, inequity, ethical/moral, etc.) and provide support for your claims. This should be one or two (1-2) paragraphs.

Provide a concluding paragraph that summarizes the stated problems and promises a solution.

Develop a coherently structured paper with an introduction, body, and conclusion.

Use effective transitional words, phrases, and sentences throughout the paper.

Support claims with at least three (3) quality, relevant references. Use credible, academic sources available through Strayer University’s Resource Center. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting guidelines:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific 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.

Note: Submit your assignment to the designated plagiarism program so that you can make revisions before submitting your paper to your professor.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Recognize the elements and correct use of a thesis statement.

• Recognize the use of summary, paraphrasing, and quotation to communicate the main points of a text.

• Analyze the rhetorical strategies of ethos, pathos, logos in writing samples and for incorporation into essays or presentations.

• Prepare a research project that supports an argument with structure and format appropriate to the genre.

• Recognize how to organize ideas with transitional words, phrases, and sentences.

• Incorporate relevant, properly documented sources to substantiate ideas.

• Write clearly and concisely about selected topics using proper writing mechanics.

• Use technology and information resources to research selected issues for this course.