IS WORLD WAR 3 POSSIBLE? ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY

Much is said and written about the possibility of a third world conflagration and there are numerous theories as to where it could start and how it could develop. Do you agree that a third World War is possible or not? Do your research and decide. Then write an argumentative essay.
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Familiarize yourself with the topic

• “Possible World War 3” http://prezi.com/ddi1r0qa_zjn/possible-world-war-3/

Listen and read

·         “Is World War 3 possible?” http://www.buzzle.com/articles/is-world-war3-possible.html

Read and annotate

·         “Don’t worry: world war 3 will almost certainly never happen” http://theweek.com/article/index/257517/dont-worry-world-war-iii-will-almost-certainly-never-happen

·         “10 Signs we are headed into World War 3” http://listverse.com/2014/03/06/10-signs-we-are-headed-into-world-war-iii/

·         “EDWARD LUCAS: I hope I'm wrong but historians may look back and say this was the start of World War III” (This text comes with a video as well)
 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2605578/Edward-Lucas-I-hope-Im-wrong-historians-look-say-start-World-War-III.html

• “Is World War 3 inevitable?” http://debatewise.org/debates/981-is-world-war-iii-inevitable/  

Video to watch and make notes on

·         “Possible World War 3 scenarios – part1” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTjF59t-7-4

WORLD WAR I AND WORLD WAR II; COMPARISON AND CONTRAST ESSAY

Wars have been common throughout history but the two best known examples in the 20^th century are most certainly the First World War and the Second World War. Familiarize yourself with the details and write an essay comparing and contrasting the two wars. It is suggested that you make this a project and spread the research out over a week.

Familiarize yourself with the issue:

·         “World War I versus World War II” (The main similarities and differences tabulated) http://www.diffen.com/difference/World_War_I_vs_World_War_II

·         The facts: “Compare and contrast WW 1 and WW2” http://prezi.com/7bklpv4elnwd/compare-and-contrast-world-1-and-world-war-2/

·         “WW 1 AND WW2; compare and contrast chart” http://prezi.com/11xm0mna7t8t/ww1-and-ww2-compare-and-contrast-chart/ 

Reading material to annotate

·         “Compare and contrast World War 1 and World War 2” http://jottedlines.com/politics/compare-and-contrast-world-war-1-world-war-2/ 

·         “World War 1 and 2: compare and contrast” https://classroom.peoriaud.k12.az.us/sites/kcalvano/Shared%20Documents/AIM%20Global%20Humanities%20Honors/World%20War%20II/WW's%20C+C/World%20Wars%20compare%20and%20contrast%20sample.pdf

·         “What are the differences between World War 1 and 2” http://nerdfighters.ning.com/profiles/blogs/what-are-the-differences-between-world-war-1-and-2

Listen and read:

·         “Causes and effects of World War 2”http://www.buzzle.com/articles/causes-and-effects-of-world-war-2.html

·         “Causes of World War 1” http://www.buzzle.com/articles/causes-of-world-war1.html

·         “Causes of World War 2” http://www.buzzle.com/articles/causes-of-world-war-2.html

·         “World War 1: causes, trenches timeline” http://www.buzzle.com/articles/world-war-1-causes-trenches-and-timeline.html

Documentaries

·         “World War 1 in color” http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/world-war-1-in-color/

·         “World War 2 in color”  http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/world-war-2-in-colour/

·         “World War 2: behind closed doors” http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/world-war-2-behind-closed-doors/ (This a BBC documentary)

BBC documentaries with English subtitles: World War 1 and 2: select http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=bbc+documentary+english+subtitles+hd+world+war+1+and+world+war+2

WHAT IS CONSUMERISM AND HOW DOES IT IMPACT OUR LIVES? DEFINITION / EFFECT ANALYSIS ESSAY

The modern free market economy and the blossoming advertising sector guarantees that we live in a consumer society where the mantra is consumption which is equated with happiness. It seems that consumerism is the drug of choice but what does the term actually mean? Write an essay in which you bring clarity to the issue and discuss the effect this is all having on us as a species.

Start up:

• “Is consumerism the new religion?” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aqu0K7RyLg4&list=PL4ABD409D12BA1147

Familiarize yourself with the issue:

·         “The effects of consumerism” http://www.paggu.com/business/world-economy/the-effects-of-consumerism/ 

·         “Consumerism” http://prezi.com/gmb-xtrfcoxn/consumerism/ 

·         “Consumerism – Brave New World” http://prezi.com/el65sdkkmfao/consumerism-brave-new-world/ 

What is consumerism?

·         “Consumerism” http://www.slideshare.net/hitendra25th/consumerismppt

·         “Consumerism and Society” http://www.slideshare.net/adrianacahongo/consumerism-and-society

The relationship between consumerism and the quality of life

·         “Consumerism” https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1p_QDy2PQl_rOtEBmV0ULLtwEB_hdHhZ7ERcEfWWNBhU/embed?hl=en&size=l#slide=id.p

Reading

·         “Overcoming consumerism” http://www.verdant.net/society.htm Go to the articles listed at the end of this one to get more information about various aspects of consumerism

·         “Consumerism” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consumerism

·         “Consumerism” http://sociology.about.com/od/C_Index/fl/Consumerism.htm

·         “What’s the difference between consumerism and consumption” http://sociology.about.com/b/2014/03/26/whats-the-difference-between-consumerism-and-consumption.htm

·         “The pros and cons of consumerism” http://www.humanities360.com/index.php/the-pros-and-cons-of-consumerism-3-55845/

Videos to watch

·         “The story of stuff”   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eWBg8ojno4

“Culture in decline: consumerism and advertising” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74ofI3Zz8hM

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HOW CAN THE TEACHING / LEARNING EXPERIENCE BE IMPROVED? GET RID OF OBSOLETE METHODS AND PRACTICES; PROBLEM AND SOLUTION ESSAY

One of the most important factors that contribute to a more positive learning environment is the abolition of certain obsolete teaching practices and the adoption of modern technology. Access the text below, study it closely and write a problem and solution essay.

“14 things that are obsolete in 21st century schools”

Posted by ingvihrannar 

http://ingvihrannar.com/14-things-that-are-obsolete-in-21st-century-schools/?utm_content=bufferb1ed9

Thanks are due to Asssistant Professor Aylin Ünaldı for this interesting activity

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CONTRACTING AND SUBCONTRACTING; A BRILLIANT MOVE OR A HEADACHE? ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES ESSAY

Contracting, subcontracting or outsourcing all refer to the process of hiring another company or people to do a job for your company. On the surface it seems perfectly reasonable to ask a specialist company to, for example, put up a website for your company or do your accounting but is everything as it seems? What if you outsource jobs to foreign countries (offshoring); what happens then? How does the process impact local economies in, often, developing or underdeveloped countries? How does it impact the economy in the home country? Do your research and find out. Once you have done so write an advantages and disadvantages essay.
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Familiarize yourself with the topic

1.       “ Advantages and disadvantages of subcontracting work (outsourcing)” http://www.slideshare.net/flame-olga/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-subcontracting-work-outsourcing

2.       “Pros and cons of using a subcontractor to provide staff” http://www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/pros-and-cons-using-contractor-or-subcontractor-provide-staff

Reading material to annotate

1.       “Introduction to outsourcing” http://operationstech.about.com/od/costsavingstrategies/a/OutSrcDefine.htm

2.       “Top 7 outsourcing advantages” http://operationstech.about.com/od/officestaffingandmanagem/a/OutSrcAdvantg.htm

3.       “Advantages and disadvantages of subcontracting” http://smallbusiness.chron.com/advantages-disadvantages-subcontracting-50575.html

4.       “Top 6 outsourcing disadvantages” http://operationstech.about.com/od/outsourcing/tp/OutSrcDisadv.htm

Listen and read

1.       “Outsourcing pros and cons” http://www.buzzle.com/articles/outsourcing-pros-and-cons.html

2.       “9 most popular outsourced jobs” http://www.buzzle.com/articles/9most-popular-outsourced-jobs.html

Watch and make notes

1.       “Outsourcing: good or bad” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qeehDLYa8g

2.       “Is outsourcing profitable?” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NRlY-LF1Y8

3.       “Why outsourcing is bad for business” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7fsEIp2r_8

4.       “Pros and cons of outsourcing” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90a2qHYqMoU

5.       “The world is flat: the other side of outsourcing” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZOmkM-Spdo  

THE REYKJAVIK CONFESSIONS: A MURDER MYSTERY; CAUSE ANALYSIS ESSAY

Read, study, watch and listen to this brilliant narrative which is made possible by modern technology and write a cause analysis essay where you try to shed light on the following: why would 6 people admit to roles in two murders when they couldn’t remember anything about the crimes. 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/special/2014/newsspec_7617/index.html

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WHY DO WOMEN SEEM TO BE LESS CONFIDENT THAN MEN? CAUSE ANALYSIS ESSAY

Read the article titled “The Confidence Gap” by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman where it states that the purpose of the text is to shed light on the following fact: “Evidence shows that women are less self-assured than men—and that to succeed, confidence matters as much as competence. Here's why, and what to do about it.  Make sure to watch and make notes on the related video as well to get the full picture

http://www.theatlantic.com/features/archive/2014/04/the-confidence-gap/359815/

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