Category: Political Science

You have to let me know where did you get the questions from and and the number of the page?
Reading:
– Geddes, B. (2003).
Paradigms and sand castles: Theory building and research design in comparative politics. University of Michigan Press.
Geddes , Chapter 2,Big Questions, Little Answers: How the Questions You Choose Affect the Answers You Get, pp. 27-88.
– Gerring, J., & Seawright, J. (2022). Finding Your Social Science Project: The Research Sandbox. Cambridge University Press. Part 1 – Overview, Part 2 – Playing with Ideas, pages 16 – 132.

In Chapter 7 of Using Conflict Theory, Bartos and Wehr describe the process of Escalation and De-escalation in conflict. Please answer the following questions:
What are the main forces that drive Party’s escalation?
According to Bartos and Wehr, “identifying the main causes of retaliation is relatively easy”; however, “specifying its consequences is much more difficult.” Why?
LInk to book: https://kelaspspskikat.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/bartos-wehr-using-conflict-theory.pdf

With the module on Federalism now behind us, we have gained a deeper understanding of the distribution of power between the federal and state governments in our country. Throughout the module, we delved into the intricacies of the federal system of government, examining the advantages and disadvantages of this system and how it affects the relationship between the two levels of government. We examined the historical context in which the federalist system was developed, including the debates between the Founding Fathers on the appropriate balance of power between the federal and state governments. We also explored the different types of federalism that exist, including dual federalism, cooperative federalism, and new federalism, and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Further, we also looked at how federalism affects various policy areas, such as education, healthcare, and law enforcement, as well as the relationship between the federal and state governments. Now that we have a deeper understanding of federalism, let’s apply this knowledge to our discussion. In a thought-provoking discussion address the following prompt question with above ideas and processes of federalism in mind (simply hit the ‘Reply’ button to begin). Question: What are some methods for overcoming collective action problems? Discuss instruments, such as grants or mandates, as well as federal relationships, such as cooperative federalism and regulated federalism. Given what we know about the difficulties of collective action, what does it mean for the future of the federal balance of power that these devices are necessary? Is it problematic for states to rely on carrots in the long run?

POLS3340 Final Exam Questions Willbanks Discuss the changing roles of public, private, and nonprofit agencies addressing public problems. What difficulties might a public manager face in trying to implement management techniques borrowed from the private sector? Discuss the purpose and importance of budgets in public administration. In an examination of the budget of a public organization, what key facts and indicators may one identify? Briefly discuss the general flow in the budget adoption process. Discuss the nature of regulatory politics – the issues that most frequently arise, the regular participants in political conflict, and how (if at all) regulatory politics differs from other kinds of administrative policies.

please use the file uploaded to answer the following questions:
Define national security (2)
Define the national interest (2)
Discuss what national security means to you. (2)
Discuss what the national interest means to you. (2)
Write over 250 words. (2)

Please select one song and respond to the prompt attached below in paragraph form.

Consider one of the songs discussed in class this week. Listen to it, reflect on it, and consider the role that it played in its unique political moment. How is this song “political”? Is it overtly political? Is it musically political (transgressive in terms of the conventions of popular music)? Is a particular performance of the song what makes it political? Which of our philosophers’ ideas about music and politics speaks most directly to that relationship in the song you have chosen?

Songs for the week: CHOOSE ONE

– The Sex Pistols – “God Save the Queen” (1977)
– Rage Against the Machine – “Sleep Now in the Fire” (1999)
– Giuseppe Verdi – “Va, Pensiero” (Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves) (1841)
– “Реве та стогне Днiпр широкий” – “Reve Ta Stohne Dnip Shypokij” (1940-45)
– Lupillo Rivera – “Otra Fuga Más” (2015)
– Queen – “We are the Champions” (1977)

Hi Writer,
Please make sure that you do the following before you submit your paper, you should read a prompt and answer the following question below and using some class materials which I will provide you a few, thank you!
1. Re-read the prompt thoroughly.
2. Make sure that you have answered the entire prompt.
3. Make sure that you complete all the formal requirements (separate cover sheet — numbered page 0 — with Ethics Statement and your electronic signature,
4. Make sure that your final version of the paper is in Microsoft Word and not Google Docs, which can distort the page numbering.
5. Run spell check and grammar check.

Global Studies PSA Campaign
Part 3: Call to Action

Goal: Provide your peers and global citizens with actionable steps and continuing resources to maintain engagement and lifelong learning.

Course Objectives:
CO4: Use appropriate research tools to find relevant scholarly information
CO5: Clarify the ways that information literacy provides a foundation for both global citizenship and lifelong learning.

Having informed the public on the global studies problem with reputable scholarship in Week 5, you are ready to ask your peers and global citizens to act and learn more. In this assignment, you’ll draft an action plan and a continuing resource list to support lifelong learning and global citizenship. The assignment will provide a resolution and plan to the main problem covered in one of the news articles from Week 3. Make sure to clear it with the instructor before veering away from those news article topics.

The submission requires four parts:
Who & What
Provide brief synopsis/refresher about the problem and who is affected. Use your second assignment as a resource. Remember your sources for specific information!
So What?
Spell out why global citizens should care about this problem whether they are immediately affected or not. What does it mean for them? What does it mean for others? What are the consequences of not taking action now?
Action Plan
Provide actionable steps forward. What should a global citizen do in response to the problem you researched?
Actions can include:
writing to public figures
voting (be specific about issues the audience should pay attention to; assume your audience doesn’t know how to research what to vote for; you need to help them with resources)
exploring a web resource to learn more
making a small donation of time or money (on which, see *** below)
sharing a well-sourced social media post you compose and share in the action plan
talking to co-workers or family members about the problem (equip them easy to remember but well-sourced information they can bring up)
familiarizing with critical organizations related to the topic (showing why the organizations are useful)
When you make a recommendation, offer a resource the reader can use to actually take that step. For example: the author suggests that readers vote, so the author provides a link to a website that helps people find their representatives and search for stances on the issue at hand.
Continuing Resource List. Equip your audience to take action and to keep learning for themselves. Provide links to five resources the audience can explore and save for continual learning on the topic. These sources can include:
NGO websites
IGO websites
Think tank websites
Reputable popular sources
Research institutes
The scholarly journals you identified
This is not a pasted-in replication of your Assignment 2 reference list, although you should draw upon these references to build your case.
Remember, the plan is only compelling if the sources are reliable, authoritative, and relevant.
This composition can draw from your Week 3 and Week 5 submissions, but it is not a repeat of these assignments. Be sure to compose something new.
Characteristics of an effective action plan:
Clear reason why action is needed (reiterate key points and problems from your PSA with sources)
Fact-based premise (people are more likely to respond when the claims don’t make them skeptical)
Clear, specific steps (people can’t act if the steps are vague; see graphic below)
***Realistic steps (your audience may not have lots of money or time to offer)
Positive tone (doom and gloom tones are less effective at promoting action)
Free of politicizing or partisan tones that might alienate your audience
Engaging (consider using media like photos, graphics, or other visuals)
Specific resources and links provided
Lifelong learning in mind: resources that will help someone stay invested, now that you have their attention
Your plan can include a draft of a social media post to share

Total length: 1-2 pages depending on design. The total submission will include all four parts above, including five resources, for full credit.
Image of the attached graphic
Please consider sharing your results in the Week 8 discussion!
Example:
Attached is an example of a finished Assignment 3 which was written using Canva.com’s “Infographic” template (free). Note that it includes references. It doesn’t have to cite graphics provided by Canva, but it cites graphics added from other sources. The infographic absorbs information from Assignment 1 and 2, but advances into the call to action.
Due on Aug 27, 2023 9:55 PM
Available on Jul 2, 2023 10:05 PM. Access restricted before availability starts.
Attachments
Assignment3_PSA_Example.pdf (1.67 MB)
IRLS 200 Action Plan.jpg (113.12 KB)
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Rubric Name: IRLS Literature Review (FEB 2022)
Literature Review
Exemplary
Accomplished
Developing
Beginning
Did not attempt
Criterion Score
Sources and Source Quality
15 points
Includes a wide variety of sources from scholarly journals and books. Exceeds the minimum required sources.
12.75 points
Includes the required number of sources from peer-reviewed material.
11.25 points
Does not include the required number of sources or includes some inappropriate materials.
9.75 points
Includes very few sources or ones that are unrelated to the research topic or question under investigation.
0 points
Did not attempt.
Score of Sources and Source Quality,/ 15
Introduction
10 points
Inquiry question and/or area of study clearly described; significance of the problem is addressed (if literature review is associated with a research paper).
8.5 points
One element is missing or unclear: inquiry question, area of focus, or significance of the problem is not clear.
7.5 points
Missing two elements: inquiry question, area of focus, or significance of the problem is not defined.
6.5 points
Generally suggests a question, topic, or knowledge gap but not clearly described or supported.
0 points
Topic not identified.
Score of Introduction,/ 10
Connection to Defined Problem Area
20 points
Shows thorough understanding of the relationship of the sources selected to the problem area.
17 points
Apparent match between problem area defined and selection of articles/sources, although perhaps not clearly articulated.
15 points
Reader has to create the connection of the literature to the problem area by making a jump. The connection is not clear.
13 points
Mismatch between problem area defined and the selection of articles/sources.
0 points
No connection is evident.
Score of Connection to Defined Problem Area,/ 20
Synthesis
25 points
Summarizes and shows insightful synthesis of the literature information, including analysis of gaps in and/or limitations of the research. Covers all applicable literature including theoretical (if required for research paper).
21.25 points
Summarizes the overall picture obtained from the literature review and synthesizes the knowledge gained. If required, connection to theoretical literature needs further clarification.
18.75 points
Attempts to synthesize and summarize but misses the point of incorporating the inquiry into the literature. Stacks sources instead of weaving them into the analysis. If required, theoretical literature incorporated is an ill-fit for the topic being assessed.
16.25 points
Lacks summary or any synthesis of the information, leaving each article as a standalone piece and/or misinterprets the information and makes statements unsupported by the literature. If required, theoretical literature is not linked.
0 points
No attempt made to synthesize or summarize.
Score of Synthesis,/ 25
Organization
10 points
Organization pattern demonstrates understanding of prior literature and information on the topic (historical, general to specific, segments of the topic, etc.) and organizational plan enhances the presentation, promoting ease in reading, and clear demonstration of arguments within the literature.
8.5 points
Well organized with organizational plan obvious throughout. The literature review demonstrates that the author is knowledgeable about the prior research that is important to his or her topic/research inquiry.
7.5 points
The information is there but is not organized and does not lead from the literature review to the gap and inquiry.
6.5 points
No clear organization or organizational plan inconsistent.
0 points
Unable to understand the application of the literature to the inquiry question.
Score of Organization,/ 10
Professional Writing and Style
20 points
Contains no spelling or grammatical errors, scholarly/academic tone is used throughout, full citations for all sources mentioned, all listed references used in the literature review, follows Chicago style perfectly, incorporates smooth transitions.
17 points
Contains few spelling or grammatical errors, scholarly tone/academic tone is used throughout, missing few references within the text or on the reference list. A couple of the listed references are not used in the review,
follows Chicago style consistently with few errors, uses quotations and citations appropriately, transitions are clear but may not be smooth.
15 points
Contains several spelling or grammatical errors, and does not always use Chicago style. Uses excessive direct quotes (more than 10-15% of the text), or the author fails to incorporate references and/or citations appropriately/effectively, generally lacks transitions.
13 points
Contains many spelling or grammatical errors, and does not closely follow Chicago style. Uses excessive direct quotes (more than 10-15% of the text), or the author fails to incorporate references and/or citations appropriately/effectively, generally lacks transitions.
0 points
Not written at the graduate level.
Score of Professional Writing and Style,/ 20
Total
Score of IRLS Literature Review (FEB 2022),/ 100
Overall Score
Exemplary
90 points minimum
Accomplished
80 points minimum
Developing
70 points minimum
Beginning
60 points minimum
Did not attempt
0 points minimum

Assignment 2 (Week 5)
Global Studies PSA Campaign
Part 2: Increase Public Education and Awareness

Goal: Present scholarly content in an accessible public service announcement (PSA) to increase public awareness of a Global Studies problem from the previous assignment.

Course Objectives:
CO1: Examine current research on global citizenship
CO2: Differentiate between scholarly and popular sources that focus on global studies.

Information literacy means being aware of the gaps between scholarly/scientific research and public knowledge – or lack thereof. Now that you have reliable, scholarly information about the problem you selected, let’s make it accessible to a public audience. The “public audience” includes everyone from your peers, co-workers, and elected officials to random strangers on social media.

Steps:
Pick 2-3 of the peer-reviewed studies you identified in the previous assignment and read them. Highlight critical or compelling information that a general audience might not know. This can include quotes, statistics, charts, graphs, or compelling arguments. Pinpoint information that dispels misconceptions or might urge people to think more critically about the problem.
Identify any relevant organizational sites to cite as well. This may include an intergovernmental organization (IGO), like the United Nations, International Atomic Energy Association, or Paris Agreement/UNFCCC, or a nongovernmental organization (NGO) that’s focused on the area of concern. These may be a useful source of graphics or statistics to help frame your PSA.
Consider you audience. You want your submission to be accessible and enticing to many readers, but think about any specific communities you hope will take notice. This can include your peers, youth, your superiors, your subordinates, your neighbors, co-workers, elected officials local or national, or random passersby on social media.
Create a public service announcement (PSA) that presents this scholarly information to the public in a compelling way. You may present your PSA in a variety of ways. Think of yourself as the “translator” who’s making complicated scholarly information plain and clear for anyone to understand. Note that formatting varies by choice of option. The options are:
Option 1: A poster
This option will appeal to visual communicators
In addition to presenting content you mined from your sources (300-500 words), you will include up to three images, charts, or graphs required (captions and citations required for each one)
Use bullet points to present quick facts if needed
Resources are provided at the end of these instructions
Option 2: A persuasive speech
Address the speech to a town hall, a company, your unit, or a global leader, for example
Two pages, double-spaced (up to 500 words), not including images or the reference list
One image or graphic (caption and citation required)
Specify who you are addressing in the title
You may want to write in the first person (“Good afternoon, I am addressing you today to make you aware of…”)
Please note that you are evaluated on the strength of your sources and references and the other requirements indicated here (for example, whether or not your speech or brief in another context would not require peer-reviewed sources or not, your submission here does)
Option 3: A transcriipt for a video or podcast
Two pages, double-spaced (up to 500 words), not including images or reference list.
One image or graphic (with a caption and citation)
You can get creative with the type of video or podcast you’re imagining. For example, is it a news feature, or something more in the entertainment area? The key thing is to have supported information from your peer-reviewed articles
Some students like to simulate an interview with an authoritative figure, like a scholar or scientist, using the peer-reviewed article for quotes.
All options require a reference list in Chicago style. Cite your sources and include reviewed sources.
In this installment, you are simply informing the your audience about the matter using your sources and urging them to care. In Week 8, you’ll make your call to action with specific steps.
Characteristics of an effective PSA:
Ground your audience in the problem by clarifying: who, what, when, where, and why
Be concise (it’s not a research essay!)
Keeps to the facts and avoid editorializing, personal opinion, or political talking points. If your PSA comes across as politicizing or partisan it will not be appropriate for the assignment because it alienates the audience
Present compelling, well-sourced information (use your citations!)
Use effective, well-sourced images, graphics, visuals
Dispel disinformation, misinformation, or misconceptions about the topic using authoritative sources
Include a reference list to demonstrate that all information can be verified by scholarly sources
Above all, emphasize these questions:
Why should your audience care about the topic?
Why should a global citizen care about this topic?
What are the global implications of ignoring the topic, even if it feels very localized?
When you’re done, save the file under LastName_Assigment2 and upload.
Resources for making a poster:
Microsoft Sway: https://sway.office.com/. This helps you make swipe-able posters. If you’re familiar with Word and other Microsoft programs, this might be the most intuitive.
Canva: canva.com. Click “create a design” and then select “poster”
Popplet: http://popplet.com/. This site will allow you one free creation.
Kudo Board: http://kudoboard.com/. This site is usually intended for making cards, but it can be creatively used to assemble content for a poster, including

In a short paragraph or two, post on this module’s discussion board a response to this prompt: If there is in fact a “Revenge of Geography” (see Anne Marie Slaughter’s review of Kaplan’s work, above), what are your thoughts and ideas, and concerns, on today’s and tomorrow’s specific implications of geography – physical and human – on the use and utility of force for ‘power’ purposes?
Anne-Marie Slaughter, “Power Shifts,” Book Review of Robert Kaplan’s The Revenge of Geography, (05 October 2012), The New York Times
Colin S. Gray, “In Defense of the Heartland: Sir Halford Mackinder and His Critics a Hundred Years On,” Comparative Strategy 23, no. 1 (2004), 9-25 in Taylor & Francis (PDF)
David Fromkin, “The Great Game in Asia.” Foreign Affairs 58, no. 4 (1980), 936-951 in JSTOR, (15pp) [Database] (PDF)
Readings for case study on “Conflation of Force & Power” (Case Examination: COIN):
Wilson III, Isaiah. “Beyond COIN” The American Interest (Sept 2013)