Prepare: Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, review the Narrowing a Topic and Developing a Research Question (Links to an external site.) web page and Integrating Research (Links to an external site.) tutorial. These resources will help you in developing a topic.   It is also recommended that you review these tutorials from […]

After watching the Generations Throughout History video   Generations Throughout History – YouTube  and reading the “Development is Contextual” excerpt in this week’s module, please answer the following questions    Normative Influences on Development   1. What is a normative history-graded influence?   2. What normative history-graded influences in middle childhood have impacted your development and […]

The number of people being treated for mental illness keeps increasing but there are less people in hospitals or institutions. Deinstitutionalization was an attempt to return people to society so that they could lead productive lives.  Some people believe that deinstitutionalization has made the lives of  the mentally ill worse since they often live in […]

It has been hypothesized that World War III could be fought over water, not land nor oil. What evidence is there that supports this claim and what do you think about this and why? Any solutions found in your research?

Describe the indoor air quality of places where you have lived and/or worked. How serious is indoor radon exposure compared to other health hazards that you experience? Explain your thoughts about the hazards of indoor air pollution compared to other hazards. Include any experiences you have with assessing or remediating indoor air pollution.   Instructions […]

You are describing the solar nebula theory to a friend. You point out that it provides an explanation for the regular motion in our solar system, the division of the planets into terrestrial and Jovian types, and an explanation for the origin and nature of comets and asteroids. Your friend agrees that this is all […]

Often in science it is helpful to talk about a representative example of the objects or phenomena being studied. However, you must always keep in mind that the average case is not always representative. For example, our Sun is often described as an “average” star in the Milky Way. In what sense is this statement […]

You are to write a 1200 word academic essay-style paper on a local or regional environmental topic of your choosing. You will describe the problem and present potential solutions. The paper should be referenced appropriately with a minimum of four academic sources. You may add additional sources, both academic and non-academic, providing they are properly […]

1. Describe the three factors that determine the height of wind generated water waves.   2. What is wave refraction? How does it affect wave energy dissipation along the coastline?   3. What is a rip current and what hazard do they pose to swimmers?   4. What causes tides? Provide a thorough explanation.   […]

Access Controls Change Procedure Guide Essay   Part I: What do you think are the most important air quality issues? How have they been solved, or how can they be solved? Identify a wicked or super wicked air pollution problem you are concerned about, and mention some approaches to help solve it.   Part II: […]