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MBA, Ph.D in Management
Harvard university
Feb-1997 - Aug-2003
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Strayer University
Jan-2007 - Present
Are Viruses Living Organisms? Scientists have argued extensively whether viruses are living organisms. This graded discussion explores this idea further. Part 1 – Essay (Worth 20 Points) After reviewing the characteristics of life, as outlined in the reading and videos for this week’s lesson, construct a 150–200 word essay, addressing each of the following in a separate paragraph: Support with evidence that viruses are not classified as living organisms. Defend an argument that viruses could be alive, supporting the argument with evidence. Cite all sources of information used in your essay appropriately. Do NOT use reference-type websites (e.g., Wikipedia) or internet blogs as information sources Post Part 1 of your assignment to the Discussion Board by Thursday, 11:59 pm ET. Submit your assignment to TurnItIn through the digital drop box Grading Criteria for the Essay and Response Plagiarism Three common types of plagiarism you need to be aware of as a student: Recycling a paper; “double-dipping”; self-plagiarism: Reusing a paper you have written for a previous course Copying directly from a source without proper quotations or paraphrasing: When you try to pass something off as your own work Not using proper citations
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