In the document below this in the module, which was compiled from several popular online sources that all contend that the Mothman is real, there are a number of key points that are often found in descriptions of other paranormal phenomena, many of which have little or nothing to do with the events of Point Pleasant in 1966-67.

Lets take the position that the Mothman is nothing more than misidentifications, untrue statements and/or outright hoaxes and we are looking for clues that this is correct. In a dazzling essay of no less than 500 words, please clearly address the following thoughtful questions from your favorite instructor:

In the following document,(below this item in the list – so check it out under this) there are a number of highlighted words and phrases that give a sense of timing, location, and events that are clearly in the realm of the paranormal, unusual, creepy or just downright scary.  How does the description and the narrative all combine to lend a certain credibility to the legitimacy of the Mothman? Or, does it?

Are these cues used in fictional literature, tv and movies? Where and how?

What events or descriptions in the movie mirror what is found in the document?  How was the movie presented so that you, the viewer, will believe that the Mothman was/is a real creature?  How successful do you think this was done?  Or, is the movie unconvincing?

You know this question was coming, but after all of the information that we know about these events, how likely is it that the Mothman existed, and, what is your take on the connection between a large scary bat-like creature and the actual tragedy of the sudden collapse on December 15, 1967 of the 700-foot bridge Point Pleasant bridge? How could these two things be related?

Discussion: Strategies for Academic Portfolios In the realm of marketing, a successful branding strategy is one of the most important contributors to organizational success. A solid branding strategy can help add visibility and credibility to a companys products. Similarly, nurse-scholars can build a personal brand to add visibility and credibility to their work. You can begin building your brand by developing and maintaining an academic portfolio. Such an activity can help share the results of your efforts and contribute to your success. This Modules Discussion asks you to consider and share strategies for building your portfolio. To Prepare: Reflect on strategies that you can pursue in developing portfolios or portfolio elements that focus on academic achievements. Review one or more samples from your own research of resources focused on portfolio development. By Day 3 of Week 8 Post an explanation of at least two strategies for including academic activities and accomplishments into your professional development goals. Then, explain how those goals may align with the Universitys emphasis on social change. Be specific and provide examples.

1.     What is the significance between implicit and explicit costs in a firm. 

Furthermore, what is the relationship between total product and marginal product, shown by the law of diminishing returns?  Give a descriptive explanation.

        a. Draw / Illustrate and explain the relationship between marginal cost, average variable cost and average total cost and how are these concepts intertwined with the law of diminishing marginal returns?
        b.  What is the difference between the short run and the long run and describe what curve is reflected of the long-run and why.

1. Give a brief introduction of what you will be discussing. Who or what is Bigfoot or Sasquatch and give a very basic history of this creature.

2. Make your claim. Could Bigfoot actually be real or is it nothing more than a myth?

3. This will be the bulk of your essay explain what evidence you would use to support your claim. Be specific. Pay particular attention to why you would believe or not believe in the creature because of the evidence that you are discussing. In a final paragraph, please discuss what evidence actually means in our understanding of the paranormal.  Does it really matter to believers?  Or deniers?

4. Does it matter to true believers that no creature or body has ever been found???

This is a two-part assignment. Write a 2-3 page paper in which you describe and support your selection of a theory or combination of theories of human development that describes with your viewpoints; explain why you chose this theory, and provide examples to support your selection. Next, you will define each of the four forces in the biopsychosocial framework. Provide an example for each of the forces.

Part I:

Choose a theory or theories of human development that you believe accurately accounts for human development.
Explain why you chose this theory/theories. (What do you like about the theory.)
Include examples from your life that support the validity of the theory.
Part II:

Define each of the four forces in the biopsychosocial framework.
Provide an example of each force from your life.
Choose one of the four forces and describe how it fits into the theory you used in Part I of this assignment.