The Effects of Business on Consumers and the Environment: Case Study: Perdue Farms

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The Effects of Business on Consumers and the Environment: Case Study: Perdue Farms

This discussion assignment requires you to submit at least four posts: an initial post, two reply posts to fellow students in threads other than your own, and a revised post.

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Prepare: In preparation for your first post in this discussion, you will become familiar with the case of Perdue Farms by means of the material listed under Required Resources (Generally). You will also find more material under Required Resources (Per Subject Heading) because the specific task for this discussion is to examine this case with an eye for any one of the following four subject headings in business ethics: (1) the environment, (2) advertising, (3) consumer safety and (4) moral responsibility. You must select one of these subject headings and your selection will be the specific focus of your work for your discussion. Accordingly, you will be responsible to complete the readings and videos listed under your chosen subject heading.

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Reflect: If you choose the environment subject heading, reflect on the sheer density of chickens raised at any given time in the Perdue facilities. The disposal of their discarded remains and their processing for distribution, either individually and most definitely together, pose a number of environmental concerns.

If you choose the advertising subject heading, reflect on how the two videos on Perdue farms present the sharp contrast between the way the company presents its product and the way in which it has been discovered to run its chicken farms. Consider whether this is an example of failure to provide truth in advertising and how you would support such a stance.

If you choose the consumer safety subject heading, reflect on the way in which chickens raised in factory farms risks consumer safety. These might include (a) bacterial contamination, (b) the effects of antibiotics on the meat that is consumed, or (c) the release of adrenaline, cortisone, and other chemicals resulting from the acute stress endured by factory farm animals, which then becomes part of the meat that is later consumed by humans.

If you choose the moral responsibility heading, reflect on the stewardship role that may fall upon humans toward non-human animals. Can we utilize them as mere means to an end (for entertainment, companionship, or food)? Or do we have special obligations toward them (e.g., not to mistreat or torture them and to slaughter them quickly and without stress) because they are sentient beings?

Once you have completed the indicated readings and videos, reflect on the ethical theories that we have covered in the discussions thus far and identify one that you want to apply for your analysis in your discussion post.

Also, reflect on the regulations (or lack thereof) in the factory farming industry in order to be able to examine how our nation’s laws affect the operations of the business. You will need to research the applicable laws on the factory farming industry.

Finally, since Perdue Farms is an American corporation, reflect on the mixed economic system in the United States in order to articulate the setting for the operations of factory farming, and then, be able to analyze the ethical actions of Perdue given this setting.

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Write: In the first part of your initial post, you will need to introduce the Perdue case within the particular subject heading that you have chosen. In this introduction, you will also need to (1) articulate the relevant characteristics of our mixed economic system and (2) present the regulations for the factory farming industry. These will provide the setting for you to be able to examine how the nation’s laws affect its operations.

In the second part of your initial post, present your analysis of the problem in a way that identifies which entities (Perdue as a corporation, the economic system in the USA, the regulatory control of the state, or all of these) have a role in the problem that you have presented. In your analysis, you must assess the negative effects of the interplay between business activity and one of the following: the environment, advertising, consumer safety, or corporate social responsibility. Your focus must be an ethical analysis of this interplay, and it must be well supported by reliable and/or scholarly sources by clearly identifying the ethical theory that you are applying in your analysis.

Revise: Read the feedback provided by your professor to your initial post, either directly to you or to your fellow students. Use this as an opportunity to learn from your professor, especially with regard to the best ways to apply the course material and your research to your analysis. On the basis of what you have learned in this process, post an improved revision of your initial post that applies the additional knowledge that you have gained.

Remember that your grade depends on the quality of your initial and revised responses, not just on the submission of an attempt at improvement. It is thus to your advantage to post the best initial post you can and then to also improve that best effort as much as you can through revision. Taking this process seriously will help you develop the skills you need to do well on the Final Project.

Requirements for Your Initial Post:

  • Your initial post should be at least 400 words in length and have citations and references in APA notation. It should address the prompt in its entirety. This means that you should not split your response to the prompt in multiple posts. Your examination should be both thorough and succinct. This is a combination that demands time and thought, so give yourself sufficient time to draft and revise.
  • Please be advised that until you post, you will not see what your fellow students are posting. Once you submit your post, you will be able to view the posts from your other classmates. You can then proceed to reply to at least two different threads based on the required material for this discussion.
  • Your list of references for your initial post should include the videos and the other required reading material for this discussion, the Instructor Guidance, and any other announcements presented to you by your professor. List all the course material that informed your work in the list of references and cite these too where appropriate. In addition, your references should include any other sources that you consult to inform yourself (but not Wikipedia or similar sources).
  • Your initial post for this discussion should be submitted no later than the end of Thursday (11:59 pm, U.S. Mountain time).

Requirements for Replies to Other Threads:

  • At least two of the four posts required should be in the form of replies to fellow classmates in threads other than your own.
  • Each of your replies should be at least 200 words and informed by the course material. As such, the replies must have citations and references in APA notation. Your list of references for each reply should include all of the course material that has informed your reply, in addition to any research that you have obtained on your own.
  • Your replies should focus on the specific examination presented by your fellow student, and these should include an examination of whether or not the characteristics of the ethical theory and/or economic system were identified well, and whether or not their application and analysis was also carried out successfully. Providing such an examination is not an attack on your fellow student but an attempt to work together with your fellow student toward the better understanding of the ethical theories employed, as well as their application.

Requirements for Revising Your Initial Post:

  • Submit a revision of your initial post by either replying to your own post, or to the feedback provided to you by your professor.
  • There is no minimum word requirement for your revised initial post. But you should always explain the reasons for revising your post so that it is clear what you are doing. If you are revising only a few words, or an ethical theory, you should not just submit a post with vague language such as: “duty ethics works better here” or “I did not consider the economic system.” It is important to recognize that no one can read your mind so you need to provide the setting for your revision (Why? What prompted it? What course material informed you?) , and it is important to write in clear language and complete sentences.
  • Your revised initial post is your chance to correct any oversights or errors in your initial post, or show your improved understanding of the material and its applications to the case at hand. You may, for example, come to the realization that another ethical theory is better than the one that you initially chose. Accordingly, your revision should indicate that you chose another ethical theory and an explanation why you find the replacement more suitable. You may also find the need to revise any relevant portions of your analysis. Or, you might have realized that your conclusion did not take into account important factors necessary for your evaluation of the situation.
  • You should maximize the improvement of your initial post by employing your professor’s feedback as a guide. Keep in mind that you may not always receive direct feedback from your professor. But your professor will have submitted feedback in the discussion to other posts. So read your professor’s feedback whether it is addressed to you directlyor to other fellow students. This will give you much to think about and apply to your own post.
  • If your professor or a fellow classmate responds to your revised initial post, and on this basis, you find good reason to submit yet another revision, then by all means do so. The more you improve your initial post, the more you will benefit both in terms of your learning and most likely your grade.
 
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Module 7 Assignment – Final Essay

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Instructions

Overview

For this assignment, you will need to write a well thought out 1,000-word essay that demonstrates clear and thorough comprehension and evaluation of the material covered in this module. Please be sure to address the following in your essay:

  • Human memory is often compared to the workings of a computer. Based on your own experience, what are the advantages and limits of this comparison?
  • How do the features of sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory apply in this comparison?
  • How do the key factors and theories of forgetting apply in this comparison?

Instructions

All essays must include an introductory paragraph with a thesis statement, (taking a clear position on your subject), followed by a main body with supporting arguments (organized using APA formatted headings and seriation), a summary conclusion, and an APA formatted reference page at the end. All essays must use Times New Roman 12 pt or Verdana 10pt font, be double-spaced, have 1″ margins, and include a total word count (not including the reference page). You must use and reference 2 different high quality, academic, scholarly resources. If you use a website as a resource, please make sure it is high quality, scholarly, well cited, and well-researched prior to referencing it. Wikipedia or similar references will not be accepted. Students must use APA style to cite within the body of the essay as well as on the references page at the end of the essay. Please review the CCCOnline APA Toolkit, or the APA style guide provided on the Purdue Owl Website if needed.

Refer to the Essay Rubric (located in the Course Syllabus) for the grading criteria and point value distribution.

 
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Models of Grieving

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Assignment: Models of Grieving

The death of a loved one is a significant event experienced by everyone at some point in their lives. Thus, it is important for social workers to understand how grief affects surviving friends and family. Models of grieving establish the general stages or process through which an individual progresses; however, these stages do not necessarily occur in lockstep order. People who experience grief may do so in a different sequence or revisit earlier stages. Additionally, individuals’ social environments, including diversity and cultural factors, influence how they approach their own death or grieve the loss of others. Understanding the various ways people cope helps social workers anticipate their responses and assist them.

Grief work is challenging. Addressing the needs of grieving family members can diminish social workers’ emotional, mental, and physical resources. In addition to developing strategies to assist grieving individuals in crisis, then, you must develop strategies that support your own self-care.

In this Assignment, you apply a grieving model to work with families in a hospice environment, address how diversity affects grieving, and suggest strategies you can use for self-care.

To Prepare:

  • Review the Learning Resources on models of      grieving, and select one model to use for this Assignment.
  • Also review the Newell (2019) article on      professional resilience and self-care.

By Day 01/15/2022

Submit a 3- to 4-page paper in which you do the following:

  • Explain how you would apply the grieving model      you selected to social work with families in a hospice environment.      Explain why you chose this grieving model versus others.
  • Identify elements of the grieving model that      might be difficult to apply to your social work practice. Explain why you      anticipate these challenges.
  • Analyze how diversity might impact the grieving      process. How would this inform your application of the grieving model?
  • Identify strategies you would use for your own      self-care as a social worker providing grief counseling. Explain why these      strategies might be effective.

Use the Learning Resources to support your application of the grieving model. Make sure to provide APA 7 edition format citations and a reference list.

Follow Rubric Detail

Submit a 3- to 4-page paper in which you do the following: Explain how you would apply the grieving model you selected to social work with families in a hospice environment. Explain why you chose this grieving model versus others.

15.75 (22.5%) – 17.5 (25%) Response meets expectations and deepens explanation through details and examples from the Learning Resources, peer-reviewed research, or other relevant sources. Two or more scholarly resources are used to support the response.

Identify elements of the grieving model that might be difficult to apply to your social work practice. Explain why you anticipate these challenges.

12.6 (18%) – 14 (20%)

Response meets expectations and deepens explanation through details and examples from the Learning Resources, peer-reviewed research, or other relevant sources. Two or more scholarly resources are used to support the response.

Analyze how diversity might impact the grieving process. How would this inform your application of the grieving model?

12.6 (18%) – 14 (20%)

Response meets expectations and deepens explanation through details and examples from the Learning Resources, peer-reviewed research, or other relevant sources. Two or more scholarly resources are used to support the response.

Identify strategies you would use for your own self-care as a social worker providing grief counseling. Explain why these strategies might be effective.

12.6 (18%) – 14 (20%)

Response meets expectations and exceeds through insightful connections between grief counseling and the need for self-care. Explanation shows an in-depth and sophisticated understanding of the demands of social work practice.

Writing

9.45 (13.5%) – 10.5 (15%)

Paper meets length requirements, meets expectations, is generally error free (two or fewer), and further exceeds by showcasing an exemplary scholarly voice to develop its message or communicate ideas. Paper appropriately paraphrases sources, using one or less quotes. Presents polished APA Style. Citations, reference list, and paper formatting are generally error free (two or fewer).
Tone and presentation of ideas are free from bias and objective, unless otherwise directed in the prompt.

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Interactive Tutorial Transcript: Models of Grieving

Though grief may manifest differently from person to person, the experience can follow a similar pattern. Several models and frameworks have been developed to attempt to explain the common process and tasks associated with grieving. Social workers should draw on these models when helping clients navigate a loss. This interactive tutorial presents five models of grieving and directs to further resources.

Kübler-Ross’s Five Stages of Grief Kübler-Ross’s model involves five key stages through which a person passes toward acknowledgement of the loss and restoration of life. As they are progressing, those who are grieving may move backward and then forward again throughout the stages; it is not always a linear process.

• Stage 1: Denial o Denying that the loss has occurred; experiencing shock

• Stage 2: Rage and anger o Directing anger at others or at a higher power; raging at the unfairness of

the loss

• Stage 3: Bargaining o Attempting to negotiate a restoration of the loss

• Stage 4: Depression o Feeling intense sadness related to the loss

• Stage 5: Acceptance o Acknowledging the loss and its impact on one’s life; seeking coping

strategies to adjust to the new reality Learn More Zastrow, C. H., & Kirst-Ashman, K. K. (2019). Understanding human behavior and the social environment (11th ed.). Cengage Learning.

• p. 694 Moglia, P. (2019). Death and dying. In Magill’s medical guide (online edition). Salem Press.

Westberg Model of the Grieving Process Similar to KĂĽbler-Ross, the Westberg model includes stages through which a person progresses in their grief. However, Westberg includes additional stages and nuances.

• Shock and denial o Upon experiencing a loss, a state of numbness occurs.

• Emotions erupt

 

 

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o Realization sets in, and the pain of the loss is expressed through the releasing of emotion (crying, wailing, whimpering, screaming).

• Anger o Anger is directed at others, the person who has died, or a higher power.

There is a sense of powerlessness.

• Illness o Sickness may arise due to the stress of the loss and associated grief.

• Panic o Overwhelming emotions and worry contribute to a feeling of panic about

one’s mental state and what the future holds.

• Guilt o Guilt surfaces as the individual reflects on what they could have done

differently to prevent the loss.

• Depression and loneliness o The individual experiences deep sadness about the loss and a sense of

isolation from others who do not understand.

• Reentry difficulties o Challenges arise as the individual attempts to re-enter the world and

resume activities.

• Hope o The individual may experience flickers of hope and progress toward

healing.

• Affirming reality o The loss is accepted, and a new life is constructed. A sense of control

returns to the individual. Learn More Zastrow, C. H., & Kirst-Ashman, K. K. (2019). Understanding human behavior and the social environment (11th ed.). Cengage Learning.

• pp. 694–695

Dual Process Model of Coping With Bereavement

According to Stroebe and Schut (2010), two simultaneous processes occur following a loss: loss-oriented coping and restoration-oriented coping. This model posits that people move back and forth, oscillating between these two processes, as they navigate their grief and build a new life.

• Loss-oriented coping o Thoughts, emotions, and actions directly related to grieving and the lost

person

• Restoration-oriented coping

 

 

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o Processing the new reality; incorporating new tasks, roles, or identities as a result of the death; engaging in distractions from grief; avoiding loneliness

Learn More Stroebe, M., & Schut, H. (2010). The dual process model of coping with bereavement: A decade on. Omega: Journal of Death & Dying, 61(4), 273–289. https://doi.org/10.2190/OM.61.4.b

Tonkin’s Growing Around Grief Framework

The central idea described by Tonkin (1996) is that grief is never resolved. It is ever- present, but one’s life steadily grows up and around the grief, encompassing it. In this way, individuals never “get over” a loss; rather, they “live with loss.” Learn More Tonkin, L. (1996). Growing around grief—another way of looking at grief and recovery. Bereavement Care, 15(1), 10. https://doi.org/10.1080/02682629608657376

Worden’s Four Tasks of Mourning Worden set forth specific tasks to accomplish in order to mourn and process a loss.

• Task 1: To accept the reality of the loss o Believing that the loss has happened, on both cognitive and emotional

levels.

• Task 2: To process the pain of the grief o Feeling and acknowledging the range of emotions surrounding a loss.

Emotions may be more complex depending on the type of loss and the circumstances.

• Task 3: To adjust to a world without the deceased o Adapting externally, internally, and spiritually to the loss. External

adjustments include performing day-to-day activities for which the deceased had been responsible and assuming the deceased’s role; internal adjustments refer to the effect of the loss on one’s identity and self-esteem; and spiritual adjustments include the way in which the loss has changed one’s worldview and beliefs.

• Task 4: To find an enduring connection with the deceased in the midst of embarking on a new life

o Keeping the deceased’s memory alive without becoming stuck in the past. Learn More

 

 

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Worden, J. W., & Winokuer, H. R. (2011). A task-based approach for counseling the bereaved. In R. A. Neimeyer, D. L. Harris, H. R. Winokuer, & G. F. Thornton (Eds.), Grief and bereavement in contemporary society: Bridging research and practice (pp. 57–67). Routledge.

Yousuf-Abramson, S. (2020). Worden’s tasks of mourning through a social work lens. Journal of Social Work Practice. https://doi.org/10.1080/02650533.2020.1843146

 
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The Effects of Means-Tested Social Programs

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SOCW 6351: Social Policy, Welfare, and Change

Week 4 Discussion 1: The Effects of Means-Tested Social Programs

What is welfare? When you hear the word “welfare,” do you picture images of individuals who are facing hard times? While there is more than one type of social program available in the United States to those who need it, social welfare programs like TANF provide assistance to families in need through government tax revenues. Programs like these are often referred to as “public assistance” or “means-tested programs.” These programs have eligibility criteria that are based on the individual’s or the family’s household income and assets. Do these types of programs exist in your state or region? If so, what are the criteria? If you encountered a client like Eboni Logan, from the Logan Family video, who soon will become a mother, how might you best assist her in obtaining benefits from these types of programs?

For this Discussion, review this week’s resources, including the Logan Family video case. Consider the means-tested programs that might be available to her in your state or region. Then, think about the likely long-term outcomes for Eboni and her child, if she chooses to parent. Finally, reflect on the state welfare policies that might help her manage the responsibilities of parenthood.

By Day 09/22/2021

Post a brief explanation of the means-tested programs that might be available to Eboni. Be sure your answer is specific to the means-tested programs available in your state or region(My state is Florida the South Region ). Then, explain the potential long-term outcomes for Eboni and her child, if she chooses to parent. Finally, explain the state public assistance policies that might help Eboni manage the responsibilities of parenthood.

Support your post with specific references to the resources. Be sure to provide full APA citations for your references.

Required Readings

Popple, P. R., & Leighninger, L. (2019). The policy-based profession: An introduction to social welfare policy analysis for social workers (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.

· Chapter 6, “Fighting poverty: Temporary Assistance to Needy Families” (pp. 99-136)

Bentele, K. G., & Nicoli, L. T. (2012). Ending access as we know it: State welfare benefit coverage in the TANF era. Social Service Review, 86 (2), 223–268.

Posiniewski, L. (2011). A unique approach to meeting the employment and training needs of food stamp recipients. Policy & Practice, 69(2), 14–15.

Plummer, S. -B., Makris, S., & Brocksen, S. (Eds.). (2014). Sessions: Case histories. Baltimore: MD: Laureate International Universities Publishing. [Vital Source e-reader].

· Part 1, “The Logan Family” (pp. 9–10)

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. (n.d.). Office of Planning, Research & Evaluation. Retrieved November 14, 2013, from http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre/research

Required Media

Laureate Education (Producer). (2013). Sessions: Logan family (Episode 4 of 42) [Video file]. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu

Responsiveness to Directions

27 (27%) – 30 (30%)

Discussion posting fully addresses all instruction prompts, including responding to the required number of peer posts.

Discussion Posting Content

27 (27%) – 30 (30%)

Discussion posting demonstrates an excellent understanding of all of the concepts and key points presented in the text(s) and Learning Resources. Posting provides significant detail including multiple relevant examples, evidence from the readings and other scholarly sources, and discerning ideas.

Peer Feedback and Interaction

22.5 (22.5%) – 25 (25%)

The feedback postings and responses to questions are excellent and fully contribute to the quality of interaction by offering constructive critique, suggestions, in-depth questions, additional resources, and stimulating thoughts and/or probes.

Writing.

13.5 (13.5%) – 15 (15%)

Postings are well organized, use scholarly tone, contain original writing and proper paraphrasing, follow APA style, contain very few or no writing and/or spelling errors, and are fully consistent with graduate level writing style.

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SOCW 6351: Social Policy, Welfare, and Change

 

 

Week 4 Discussion 1: The Effects of Means-Tested Social Programs

 

 

What is welfare? When you hear the word “welfare,” do you picture images of individuals who are facing hard times? While there is more than one type of social program available in the United States to those who need it, social welfare programs like TANF provide assistance to families in need through government tax revenues. Programs like these are often referred to as “public assistance” or “means-tested programs.” These programs have eligibility criteria that are based on the individual’s or the family’s household income and assets. Do these types of programs exist in your state or region? If so, what are the criteria? If you encountered a client like Eboni Logan, from the Logan Family video, who soon will become a mother, how might you best assist her in obtaining benefits from these types of programs?

 

For this Discussion, review this week’s resources, including the Logan Family video case. Consider the means-tested programs that might be available to her in your state or region. Then, think about the likely long-term outcomes for Eboni and her child, if she chooses to parent. Finally, reflect on the state welfare policies that might help her manage the responsibilities of parenthood.

 

By Day 09/22/2021

Post a brief explanation of the means-tested programs that might be available to Eboni. Be sure your answer is specific to the means-tested programs available in your state or region(My state is Florida the south Region ). Then, explain the potential long-term outcomes for Eboni and her child, if she chooses to parent. Finally, explain the state public assistance policies that might help Eboni manage the responsibilities of parenthood.

 

Support your post with specific references to the resources. Be sure to provide full APA citations for your references.

 

 

 

Required Readings

Popple, P. R., & Leighninger, L. (2019). The policy-based profession: An introduction to social welfare policy analysis for social workers (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.

· Chapter 6, “Fighting poverty: Temporary Assistance to Needy Families” (pp. 99-136)

 

Bentele, K. G., & Nicoli, L. T. (2012). Ending access as we know it: State welfare benefit coverage in the TANF era. Social Service Review, 86 (2), 223–268.

 

 

Posiniewski, L. (2011). A unique approach to meeting the employment and training needs of food stamp recipients. Policy & Practice, 69(2), 14–15.

 

Plummer, S. -B., Makris, S., & Brocksen, S. (Eds.). (2014). Sessions: Case histories. Baltimore: MD: Laureate International Universities Publishing. [Vital Source e-reader].

· Part 1, “The Logan Family” (pp. 9–10)

 

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. (n.d.). Office of Planning, Research & Evaluation. Retrieved November 14, 2013, from http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre/research

 

Required Media

Laureate Education (Producer). (2013). Sessions: Logan family (Episode 4 of 42) [Video file]. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu

 

 

 

Responsiveness to Directions

27 (27%) – 30 (30%)

Discussion posting fully addresses all instruction prompts, including responding to the required number of peer posts.

 

Discussion Posting Content

27 (27%) – 30 (30%)

Discussion posting demonstrates an excellent understanding of all of the concepts and key points presented in the text(s) and Learning Resources. Posting provides significant detail including multiple relevant examples, evidence from the readings and other scholarly sources, and discerning ideas.

 

Peer Feedback and Interaction

22.5 (22.5%) – 25 (25%)

The feedback postings and responses to questions are excellent and fully contribute to the quality of interaction by offering constructive critique, suggestions, in-depth questions, additional resources, and stimulating thoughts and/or probes.

 

Writing.

13.5 (13.5%) – 15 (15%)

Postings are well organized, use scholarly tone, contain original writing and proper paraphrasing, follow APA style, contain very few or no writing and/or spelling errors, and are fully consistent with graduate level writing style.

 
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