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Assignment 1: Discussion—An Official Language

Currently the United States does not have an official language. Citizen’s actions groups—US English and ProEnglish have been lobbying to have English declared as the official language of the United States since the time of John Adams.

Using the introduction and topic sentences writing skills, respond to the following:

  • Should the United States declare English as the country’s official language? Support your position by citing at least two different sources.
  • What are the advantages and disadvantages to having an official language?
  • What could be a potential impact of having English as the official language on the non-English-speaking citizens?

Write your initial response in about 100–150 words. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

By Saturday, June 14, 2014, post your response to the appropriate Discussion Area. Through Wednesday, June 18, 2014, review and comment on at least two peers’ responses.

Grading Criteria and Rubric

Assignment 1 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Using the introduction and topic sentences writing skills, explained if the United States should declare English as the country’s official language. Provided two sources to justify the answer.
20
Described the advantages and disadvantages to having an official language.
8
Identified the potential impact of having English as the official language on the non-English-speaking citizens.
8
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
4
Total:
40
 

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“World War I devastated the great powers of Europe and brought sweeping consequences for the entire world, including the deaths of millions, the reshaping of empires and colonial territories, deadly innovations in warfare, and an unstable peace that eventually ushered in the even more destructive World War II” (Gorman, 2013, para. 1).

The first World War took place between 1914 and 1918; many people called this the Great War because of the fact that is was such a terrible and unimaginable war. It also was the first war to stretch out as far geographically speaking. The main reason WWI ever started was because of an assassinated government official. “Austin Emperor Franz Joseph felt that his empire was under threat from specialist elements and blamed the Serbian government for the assassination of his heir, Franz Ferdinand” (Shubert, Goldstein Sect. 1.1).  In other words he was scared Serbians and other minorities would overthrow the government. The Austrian government gave Serbia an ultimatum to answer to whether or not they had assassinated their heir. Serbia answered the ultimatum, but the Australian ambassador was told to not accept any response from Serbia so therefore they decided to go to war. The reason this war got so out of hand is because of alliances. Germany, Italy, and Austria had a military alliance and so did Russia and France, but France had an Alliance with Britain as well. However, Italy would eventually join the side with Britain, France, and Russia. The actual war started when Austria invaded the Serbian capital on July 29th.  When it came to empires each was trying to outdo the other. Their goal was to become as wealthy and powerful as possible by taking over smaller communities, cities, and countries that didn’t have the means to fight back. This gave them resourceful territories which gave them access to much needed supplies to become wealthy and powerful. This did nothing but cause the war to get even more intense due to powerful countries overthrowing smaller less powerful countries for their resources and location.

War trenches were a big thing in WWI and this is how many people portray how the war went visionally. Most of these trenches consisted of at least 3 parallel trenches with interconnecting passages which usually faced enemy trenches anywhere from 200-1,000 yards away. Many trenches were dug deep into the ground and were protected by sandbags and barbwire, guns, and artillery. In many cases trenches were never attacked due to the man power behind them. In most cases the soldiers had to completely live in trenches meaning they had to sleep, eat, and do other daily tasks inside the trench. These trenches were dirty disgusting, rat and lice infested, had random body parts from deceased laying around, and when it rained, they were usually flooded. In most cases trench life was the same for both sides. In most cases trench life wasn’t different at all. Mainly because of the simple fact that usually only 1,000 yards would separate each trench. In many cases however, trench life was worse for German soldiers due to the fact of their leaders which expected them to fight at all times.  Trench life was a terrible life to live and for many it was the last life they remember.

By the middle of the war many soldiers were not sure why they were even fighting anymore. On a Christmas truce soldiers from each side decided to shake hands and they ended up playing soccer and singing Christmas carols in no man’s land. Many began to dessert their posts and eventually it came to individuals being arrested and court martialed. This happened on all sides and fronts as many countries had issues getting their soldiers to stay in the field. This helped lead to some countries withdrawing from the war. In many cases they didn’t continue to fight a lot of soldiers did dessert their posts. If they stayed it was to merely defend their lost soldiers and their country.

In many cases woman begin to fill the spots of the missing men. This includes in the industrial area because there were not enough men to work in these positions. This was a big deal for woman because this was the first time they were allowed participate in a once barred workforce. This also helped with woman fighting to be in the workforce and propaganda.

Germany was the first to leave the war due to having issues at home. This mainly includes workers striking which forced them to pull out of the war because they were no longer able to supply their soldiers and their home front like they needed too. The war ended because all of these countries were beginning to have these home front problems so therefore all countries decided to sign treaties.

Gorman, R. F. (2013). World War I. Salem Press Encyclopedia. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com.proxy-library.ashford.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ers&AN=89316811&site=eds-live&scope=site

Shubert, A. & Goldstein, R.J. (2012). Twentieth-century Europe[Electronic version]. Retrieved from https://content.ashford.edu/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (Links to an external site.)

Individual Assessment

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For this assignment, analyze the information provided in any of the provided case vignettes and begin to formulate hypotheses based on the referral questions.

You can identify the referral question from the case vignette you choose. You might also consider the following referral questions in formulating your hypothesis:

  • As a forensic psychology professional, what factors do you need to consider in your psychological testing for the forensic assessment report?
  • What behavioral observations do you make about the client after reading the case vignette?
  • What are your assessment options in working with the client?
  • What standard and accepted psychological tests might you apply to your client in forensic settings?
  • How will you recognize and evaluate your client’s offender behaviors associated with malingering and deception?
  • What theoretical orientation do you want to use in this case?

Tasks:

In a 1- to 2-page Microsoft Word document, address the following:

  • Describe the case scenario you have selected.
  • Identify the reason for a referral.
  • Identify the purpose of the forensic assessment and report.
  • Present your impressions of the client.
  • Describe your professional role and relationship with the court and the third party requesting the assessment or evaluation.
  • Explain the hypotheses you have formulated.

Vignette is:

Case 2

Mr. P is a twenty-six-year-old single male charged with his fourth driving under the influence (DUI).

He was arrested while parked in his car in front of his apartment. His blood alcohol level was just over the

legal limit and he passed most of the sobriety tests given by the officer who arrested him. During the arrest, he stated that he had returned from a going-away party for a friend and was so tired he fell asleep in his car before he was able to make it into his apartment. He admitted to drinking that evening but denied with certainty that he was intoxicated. His story was convincing to the officer, but his previous history of DUIs warranted the arrest. Mr. P was pleasant and cooperative during the arrest and was taken into custody without incident. He was released the next day with a court date. He obtained legal defense and faced the judge with both fear that he would be incarcerated and confidence that he had a defensible case. Much to his surprise, the judge imposed a harsh sentence—ninety-day substance use treatment—at the corrections facility. Mr. P has never been incarcerated and faces losing his job if he spends ninety days in treatment. The judge did not show him any leniency or take into consideration his position in the community, his clean criminal background, or the eight-year time span between his last and present DUI charges. Mr. P disclosed to his lawyer that his father was an alcoholic and that there is a long history of alcohol and drug abuse in his family. He also indicated that his mother was schizophrenic and he was responsible for much of her care during his formative years. He became a successful operations manager for a software engineering company at an early age and is on the fast track to becoming a shareholder within the next two years if he maintains a clear record and follows company policy. He admitted to a bout of depression in college following the placement of his mother in a nursing home. He denied a history of depression prior to that point in time but admitted that his past circumstances likely made him susceptible to emotional difficulty. He began drinking at fourteen years of age to deal with the stress of his mother’s illness and his responsibility for her. His use increased during the one year in college when he was depressed. He received the initial two of his three previous DUIs on campus that year. His third DUI was the result of driving home after having a drink to celebrate passing a difficult examination. The police in his college town were known to make a high number of drunken driving arrests that were rarely fought in court. He believes that he was simply prey for the police and denied he was irresponsible with drinking and driving. Mr. P admitted to recent work stress that likely threatened his position and future with the company. He denied feeling depressed or the urge to use alcohol to reduce his stress.

Mr. P has been depressed and used alcohol excessively in the past when he faced stress and difficulty.

He also denies the seriousness of the charges against him. Determine what type of forensic assessment would be most appropriate for this case and discuss the rationale for your decision.

 

Your choices are:

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Competency to stand trial

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Substance abuse evaluation

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Not guilty by reason of insanity

Philosophy discussion question!! HELP

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Group Discussion Board Forum 1

Topic: Androids and the Mind/Body Problem

Note: In order to fulfill this assignment you need to have read Hasker: ch 3. You also need to have viewed the video presentation “The Mind/Body Problem” and the PointeCast presentation “Proposed Solutions to the Mind/Body Problem.” If you have not done so, please stop now and read that chapter.

Science fiction literature often raises philosophical issues and is a great source for philosophical speculation. This is especially true for the mind/body problem. For example, it is common in science fiction literature to encounter androids. An android is a robot which resembles a human being in appearance and behavior. Examples of androids in science fiction books, television programs or films are numerous (Star Trek, Star Wars, Aleins, Terminator, A.I., I Robot, etc.). In reality many computer scientists are currently working in the area of “artificial intelligence” or machines that can “think for themselves.” Many computer scientists believe this is the first step in creating these androids of the future and that in time the distinction between man and machine will be practically erased. These scientists speculate that androids with super-computer brains will have thoughts, beliefs, feelings and desires just like humans. Therefore, some argue, they will also have the same rights, responsibilities, and privileges that all humans have and should be treated as thus. Do you see problems with this view of the future? Do you think machines can ever become persons?

In order to explore this question, let us consider an episode of the popular television series, Star Trek: The Next Generation. It would be helpful if you could view this episode (perhaps you can rent it from your local video store or Netflix), but I have provided a synopsis so that you can fulfill this assignment without viewing the episode. You will need to have read Hasker, Ch 3 in order to fulfill this assignment.

For your initial post: After reading the synopsis (or viewing the episode) write a substantive response (at least 350 words) and post it on the forum. Your initial post must address the first question below. You may also address several of the other questions as well but the bulk of your response should be on the first question and relating the story to Hasker, Ch 3.

• From your reading of Hasker, and using the categories he uses, what view of the mind/body problem do you think is exhibited by Picard? By Maddox? Support your answer.
• Maddox lists three criteria for a being to be sentient: intelligence, self-awareness and consciousness. Are these adequate? Can you think of other properties or characteristics a being needs to have in order to be considered a “person?” What might they be?
• Do you think that artificial intelligence to the level as it is presented in the story will someday be possible? Why or why not?
• Do you think Maddox is right when he claims that Picard is being “irrational and emotional” in his view of Data?
• Do you agree with the JAG officers final ruling. Why or why not?
• If A.I. does become possible, will we have obligations to treat machines “ethically?”

physics report paper I need someone good on it

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Rubric for Report # 2Phys 2215  (Hooke’s Law)
Title Experiment and DateIntroduction/Theory (3 points) What are the main purposes of this experiment?
 Brief summary of the theory of Hooke’s Law and how to determine the
Hooke’s Law limit. 
Procedure  General description of the experimental method used (noting differences inprocedures and goals for each of the 5 questions (i.e. measurements of k and
destructive testing) A simplified sketch of the experimental set up.          
Results Summarize your results for the 5 experiments (include tables and graphs)
 Qu1: Test spring specifications and mass for spring damage. Qu2: Average k and its uncertainty for 1st spring (from table and graph)  and
% comparison Qu3: Estimation of Hooke’s Law limit for 1st spring Qu4: Average k and its uncertainty for 2nd spring and its Hooke’s law limit  Qu5: Average k and its uncertainty for 3rd spring and its Hooke’s law limit 
Discussion  Comparison of the measured average values of k and their uncertainties  (for
questions 2, 4 and 5) with your expectations.
 Discussion on how well you were able to estimate the Hooke’s law limit for
your springs (questions 1 and 3) – referring to graphs/tables of results.General  Well written and clear graphs and figures   Reveals a good understanding of the experiments

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Must be between 1/2-1 page long.

Analyzing Basic Applied Research. There are very different views of what types of evidence are most credible in evaluating the effectiveness of psychological treatment research. In this discussion you will analyze basic applied psychological research as well as evaluate how researchers applied a research process in the development of specific components. To begin, read the following articles (which can be accessed through the ProQuest database in the Ashford University Library):

 

 

 

• “Evidence-Based Practice in Psychology: Implications for Research and Research Training”

 

• “Practice-Based Evidence: Back to the Future”

 

• “Psychological Treatments: Putting Evidence into Practice and Practice into Evidence”

 

After reading the articles listed above, select two of them. Analyze the basic applied research within each of your two selected articles by answering the following questions:

 

• What is the main point-of-view in each article?

 

• What are the primary assumptions each author makes?

 

• Which author are you inclined to agree with? Support your choice with scholarly reasoning and cite your evidence.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 1/2 PAGE due by Friday 6/28 Toddler Observation

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FHS 1500 – Observation #1

 Toddler – 18 months to 2 years

  OBSERVATION GUIDELINES  

 You are to conduct an observation of a toddler (18 months – 35 months) that you do not know.  Toddlers can be observed in one of several settings such as a child care facility, a playgroup, a nursery class (church or other volunteer organization) or another location in which the toddler has the opportunity to interact with other non-related children and non-parental adults.  Observing your own children, siblings, cousins or nieces and nephews is not acceptable. 

 Note: If you choose to complete your observation at the Redwood Campus’ Eccles Lab School, the best times for observations of children are from 9:00 – 11:00 and 2:30 – 4:30, Monday through Friday.  Tell the person at the front desk that you are there to observe the two-year-old class.

 When entering any child care facility, report to the office and identify yourself as an FHS 1500 student needing to do an observation.  The office personnel will explain their policies and procedures regarding the observation of children in their facility.  Please be aware that some child care programs may not allow observations in their facilities.

 Each observation should be at least 1 ½ to 2 typed pages in length.  Check all spelling, grammar etc. Please, do a complete, professional job.  The observation should include some basic demographic information such as the date, time and location of the observation, approximate age of the child and a general description of the environment in which the observation took place. Expect to spend at least 25 – 30 minutes observing.

 For each observation, please include a brief description of the child as it relates to his/her:

 Physical Development – Gender, approximate height and weight (Is the child taller or shorter than the other children in the group?  Is the child skinny, average, and overweight?)  How does the child move?  Arms?  Legs?  Coordination?  How does the child compare to others in the class?  How does it compare to the descriptions in our text?

 Intellectual Development – How do you assess the child’s intellectual development?  What about the child’s language development? How does the child’s cognitive development compare to the description of normal development for that age in our textbook?

 Social/Emotional Development – How does the child react to stress?  Happiness?  Frustration?  Anger?  How does the child relate to the other children?   The teacher?  Does the child spend most of the time alone or with others?  Does the child seem happy?  If not, can you find a reason?

 If you make comments such as, “This is the most wonderful child in the world” or “This is the biggest brat I’ve ever seen”, please be sure to document the events that led you to your conclusion and justify from the text why you consider this behavior to be abnormal.

310 WK2 DB1 RES (75 WORDS)

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Taking a look at Essex County as a whole for my local area, the top pollutants found were ozone pollution or smog and fine particulate matter. Ozone pollutants or smog is created from a chemical reaction when the sunlight reacts with organic compounds within the air. This type of pollution is a factor in many illnesses we see today such as, “respiratory issues, cystic fibrosis, slower reflexes, and headaches.” (Dale, 2015) Exxes county also had high levels of particulate matter which the book describes as, “tiny bits of liquid or solid matter that float in the air, referring to a combination of particles and gas.” (Dale, 2015)These types of pollutants caused by normal activities, such as driving a car, or even coal-fired power plants.

One state strategy that New Jersy has falls under the State Implementation Plan or (SIP). One measure they have taken is against the trucking industry called Transportation Control Measure or (TCM’s). This program aimed at, “reducing emissions from transportation sources, by reducing vehicle use, traffic flow, and congestion,”  (Held, 2013) They are hoping to reduce the number of emissions that is let into the air and improving the quality of life for all residents. A federal strategy that is in the works is the C-FERST program of Community-Focused Exposure and Risk Screening tool. This tool has been designed by the EPA to, “ generate maps of sources, concentrations, human exposure and cumulative risk with overlays about health factor outcomes.” (Held, 2013) This tool will help to identify these areas and help them to identify risk and come up with solutions. 

One of the many challenges that New Jersey face when dealing with pollution is with the ozone. This pollutant is considered a secondary form of pollution since the reaction of other chemicals causes it. In New Jersey, the ozone pollution is not only caused by the one remaining coal plant but also coal plants burning in Pennsylvania. These chemicals tend to travel hundreds of miles and may require further action by state and federal officials before this problem is under control. 

References

Dale, L. (2015). Environmental policy (second ed.). Bridgepoint Education.

Held, J. (2013). Baseline assessment topic report: Air quality. Pennington: Together North Jersey. Retrieved November 27, 2018, from https://www.njfuture.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Air-Quality-Baseline-Topic-Report-final-draft-5-5-13-Smaller-version.pdf

Psy/490 Week 4 Quiz

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1) John wants to train his dog, Spot, to shake hands. John decides to reward Spot with a treat every time Spot raises his paw. John hopes to increase Spot’s handshaking behavior by following the behavior with a reward. This is an example of

 

 

A. [removed] aversive conditioning
 

B. [removed] positive reinforcement
 

C. [removed] extinction
 

D. [removed] negative reinforcement
   

2) Philosophers who believe that truth can emerge from the careful use of reason are known as

 

 

A. [removed] Dualists
 

B. [removed] Rationalists
 

C. [removed] Nativists
 

D. [removed] Empiricists
   

3) The two branches of statistical methods are

 

 

A. [removed] quadratic; quantitative
 

B. [removed] informal; formal
 

C. [removed] quantitative; qualitative
 

D. [removed] consumer; quantum
   

4) In a topographical representation of the motor cortex, the homunculus is the largest area devoted to

 

 

A. [removed] arms and legs
 

B. [removed] the face
 

C. [removed] the tongue
 

D. [removed] the hands
   

5) What theorist presents a hierarchy of needs and motivations?

 

 

A. [removed] Abraham Maslow
 

B. [removed] Carl Jung
 

C. [removed] B.F. Skinner
 

D. [removed] Sigmund Freud
   

6) Which of the following would be a concern for a person during early adulthood?

 

 

A. [removed] Relationships
 

B. [removed] Midlife Crisis
 

C. [removed] Leisure-time activities
 

D. [removed] Civic responsibility
   

7) In operant conditioning, which of the following is accurate?

 

 

A. [removed] Any response that is followed by a reinforcing stimulus tends to be repeated.
 

B. [removed] Any response that is followed by reward tends to become extinct.
 

C. [removed] Any response that is preceded by a reinforcing stimulus tends to be repeated.
 

D. [removed] Any response that is followed by punishment is likely to not be repeated.
   

8) The child begins to initiate, not imitate activities; to develop a conscience; and to experience a sexual identity. The ______stage, as defined by Erik Erikson, involves the crisis of initiative versus guilt.

 

 

A. [removed] Infant
 

B. [removed] Preschooler
 

C. [removed] School-age child
 

D. [removed] Toddler
   

9) Which theorist is most associated with Social Learning Theory?

 

 

A. [removed] Carl Rogers
 

B. [removed] Albert Bandura
 

C. [removed] Rollo May
 

D. [removed] B.F. Skinner
   

10) Which of the following is one of the five subtypes of schizophrenia?

 

 

A. [removed] Delusional
 

B. [removed] Organized
 

C. [removed] Complex
 

D. [removed] Catatonic
   

11) The two psychologists credited with being the main founders of Industrial and Organizational Psychology are

 

 

A. [removed] Sherlin and Billingsly
 

B. [removed] Freud and Jung
 

C. [removed] Hebb and Skinner
 

D. [removed] Munsterberg and Scott
   

12) Culture-bound syndromes refer to

 

 

A. [removed] medical conditions found in geographic areas of the world
 

B. [removed] medical or psychic conditions limited to specific societies or cultural areas
 

C. [removed] cultural names for common conditions found around the world
 

D. [removed] medical or psychic conditions that are influenced by cultural factors
   

13) Environmental psychology can be defined as a behavioral science that investigates the interrelationships between

 

 

A. [removed] physical environment and human behavior
 

B. [removed] emotional motivations and human behavior
 

C. [removed] family dynamic and work behavior
 

D. [removed] biological causes of physiological disregard
   

14) Validity in testing refers to which of the following?

 

 

A. [removed] Test scores are stable
 

B. [removed] Different forms of the test can be used
 

C. [removed] The test is measuring what it set to measure
 

D. [removed] Whether the test is available in different languages
   

15) Most psychotherapists would describe themselves as being

 

 

A. [removed] Psychoanalytic
 

B. [removed] Behavioral
 

C. [removed] Cognitive
 

D. [removed] Eclectic

discussion and student replies

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This module’s readings attempt to characterize the relationship between mass media and political parties/candidates. What is missing here? What don’t the readings explain? What questions do you still have? Find a news article that answers some of those questions and cite it here.

*Note: Reaction posts should be approximately 2 paragraphs in length. Responses to other students do not have a length requirement but serve as your participation grade (i.e., the more thorough the better).

Links to readings 

http://journalism.uoregon.edu/news/six-ways-media-influences-elections/

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/how-politicians-use-media-to-win-elections-2315204

https://www.wired.com/story/ossoff-social-media-campaign/

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Student replies 

3 sentences each 

#1

The readings for this module explain a decent amount between mass media and parties/candiates. The University of Organs article in particular explains how the media faces politicians. The readings neglect to address tone and partisan attitudes of mass media regarding politicians.

https://niskanencenter.org/blog/media-bias-real-perceived-rise-partisan-media/ states that while many perceive the media to be more biased than ever, “partisan bias is actually the norm in media history.” While there have been claims that the media is more biased to liberals than conservatives,”Overall, studies examining the content of news coverage have not found consistent evidence of bias favoring Democrats or Republicans across many different elections. There are studies finding Republican bias and studies finding Democratic bias. Others find only media bias toward the frontrunner, regardless of party. Dave D’Alessio examines 99 prior studies of presidential election coverage bias and finds no consistent partisan bias.” The article also claims that officials lambastment of the mainstream media has lead to the creation of more biased media sources that cover candidates with more favorable biases.   

#2

In the articles that we read this week, I learned just how much social media impacted politics. Being savvy in social media during a camping is a real game changer. Social media is the new way that the public can take a closer look into candidate’s campaigns. People don’t really read the news anymore. It is all bout TV, and the Internet, and all the social media that we can access in one push of a button. This is one statement that didn’t really surprise me, but just supports me; “According to a recent Pew Research Center study, 62 percent of Americans get their news via social media platforms.” Social media is very important to a campaign because any announcement or anything can be shared to millions of people very quickly. One thing that I read in another article that I didn’t see in our articles for this week is how they are getting this information out – sharing. “he White House’s Facebook page has nearly half a million fans; its Twitter feed has 1.7 million followers. That’s no surprise: President Obama was the first candidate to announce his White House run via Web video and his vice presidential pick by text message.” I found this very cool and interesting because it shows how much we have evolved. The idea that the President shares information through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc is so cool to me and really shows how personable social media can be. 

https://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2010/02/04/5-ways-new-media-are-changing-politics 

#3

In reading the articles I noticed that the impact of social media in politics has become a central focal point of a candidates campaign. Using the media as a means to promote the individual along with the issues that they plan on tackling in office is a sure way to put them out their publically. I do believe that a lot of what is being written may not necessarily be true, and the ads, interviews, news conferences, etc always have an agenda to promote the candidate. 

Depending on which side of the media you are on can either hurt or help a candidate. There are a lot of ads that are put on reflecting more negatives against each other, rather than focusing on what the issues they plan to tackle are. Public perception of a candidate is huge in regards to swaying voters.  While on freedom house it listed countries that have internet freedom, allowing the internet to be used as a means to manipulate and disinform the citizens.  What struck out the most is that in bold on the site it stated that “Governments around the world have dramatically increased their efforts to manipulate information on social media over the past year.  So how can you trust who is being elected when those who are being elected play a part in that statement? 

https://freedomhouse.org/report/freedom-net/freedom-net-2017