week 4 Quiz

1) The problems of the world that have been under the spotlight over the past few decades have led to the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). (2) According to Stevens et al. (2023), the SDGs can be defined as a worldwide appeal for concerted action which has the objective of eradicating poverty, preserving the environment, and promoting peace and prosperity for every individual by the year 2030. (3) The SDGs came into existence during the 2012 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro (Stevens et al., 2023). (4) As stated by the same authors, in order to address the pressing difficulties confronting the globe, the aim was to create a collection of worldwide objectives. (5) Today, still, the target of the 17 interrelated goals is to improve the upcoming generations’ life standards in different domains of life (Stevens et al., 2023). (6) In that sense, it is clear that the SDGs have tremendous positive impacts on the economy in terms of employment and business growth.

What is the topic of this pragraph?

• Sustainable Development Goals

• The difficulties faced by the Earth

• impacts of SDGs on individuals

1) The problems of the world that have been under the spotlight over the past few decades have led to the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). (2) According to Stevens et al. (2023), the SDGs can be defined as a worldwide appeal for concerted action which has the objective of eradicating poverty, preserving the environment, and promoting peace and prosperity for every individual by the year 2030. (3) The SDGs came into existence during the 2012 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro (Stevens et al., 2023). (4) As stated by the same authors, in order to address the pressing difficulties confronting the globe, the aim was to create a collection of worldwide objectives. (5) Today, still, the target of the 17 interrelated goals is to improve the upcoming generations’ life standards in different domains of life (Stevens et al., 2023). (6) In that sense, it is clear that the SDGs have tremendous positive impacts on the economy in terms of employment and business growth.

Which sentence highlights the importance of the topic?

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• sentence 2

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• sentence 4

1) The problems of the world that have been under the spotlight over the past few decades have led to the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). (2) According to Stevens et al. (2023), the SDGs can be defined as a worldwide appeal for concerted action which has the objective of eradicating poverty, preserving the environment, and promoting peace and prosperity for every individual by the year 2030. (3) The SDGs came into existence during the 2012 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro (Stevens et al., 2023). (4) As stated by the same authors, in order to address the pressing difficulties confronting the globe, the aim was to create a collection of worldwide objectives. (5) Today, still, the target of the 17 interrelated goals is to improve the upcoming generations’ life standards in different domains of life (Stevens et al., 2023). (6) In that sense, it is clear that the SDGs have tremendous positive impacts on the economy in terms of employment and business growth.

In which sentence the term is defined?

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With the advent of technology in recent decades, marketing is now one area that has changed and prospered tremendously.As defined by Armstrong et al. (2017), marketing refers to a communal and administrative process through which the needs and wants of people and institutions are achieved by themselves through the creation and exchange of value with other individuals. According to the same authors, marketing aims at not only gaining new customers through making promises that the products or services being marketed are superior to the others but also retaining and increasing the existing number of customers by making them satisfied with the products or services. As exemplified by Armstrong et al. (2017), Walmart is now listed as the world’s largest retailer and the second-biggest corporation since it has kept its promise in the motto "Save Money. Live Better.". Individuals can see marketing everywhere, including their homes, schools, workplaces, or playgrounds; however, there is more to marketing than the customers may think (Armstrong et al., 2017).  In that sense, the current marketing system is not sustainable in terms of long-term consumer welfare due to high prices and deceptive marketing practices.

What is the topic of this paragraph?

• technology

• marketing

With the advent of technology in recent decades, marketing is now one area that has changed and prospered tremendously.uAs defined by Armstrong et al. (2017), marketing refers to a communal and administrative process through which the needs and wants of people and institutions are achieved by themselves through the creation and exchange of value with other individuals. According to the same authors, marketing aims at not only gaining new customers through making promises that the products or services being marketed are superior to the others but also retaining and increasing the existing number of customers by making them satisfied with the products or services. As exemplified by Armstrong et al. (2017), Walmart is now listed as the world’s largest retailer and the second-biggest corporation since it has kept its promise in the motto "Save Money. Live Better.". Individuals can see marketing everywhere, including their homes, schools, workplaces, or playgrounds; however, there is more to marketing than the customers may think (Armstrong et al., 2017).  In that sense, the current marketing system is not sustainable in terms of long-term consumer welfare due to high prices and deceptive marketing practices.

Which sentence introduces the importance of the topic?

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According to Nielsen (2019), organic farming is a practice that involves the cultivation of crops and the rearing of animals without the use of any synthetic farm inputs such as fertilizer and pesticides. Heckman (2016) reports that the concept of organic agriculture was developed in the early 1900s by Sir Albert Howard who believed that the use of animal manure and biologically based pest controls resulted in a better farming system. Over the decades following its development, the organic farming movement has evolved into a global phenomenon, with certification standards, consumer awareness, and environmental concerns driving its continued growth and adoption worldwide (Heckman, 2016). In that sense, it is necessary to shift to organic farming globally as this type of agricultural practice helps to conserve the environment by promoting the sustainable use of natural resources and by limiting the magnitude of global warming.

Choose the most appropriate introduction to the topic sentence for this paragraph

• Organic farming is an agricultural approach that relies on natural processes and sustainable practices to cultivate crops and raise livestock.

• Organic farming has a positive impact on the environment for many reasons

• Organic farming has emerged as a new farming technique over the last few decades following  concerns regarding the well-being of people and the planet

• Organic farming emphasizes soil health, biodiversity, crop rotation, composting, and natural pest control methods to maintain ecological balance and produce food in an environmentally friendly way.

Which of the following sentences can be the introductory statement of an introduction paragraph answering the question: “Discuss the influence of globalization on developing countries.”

• The aim of globalization is to foster global economic integration, cultural exchange, and collaboration among nations to achieve growth, development, and interconnectedness on a worldwide scale.

• Over the past few decades, globalization has been powerful force shaping the modern world.

• Globalization has led to increased inequality, exploitation of labor, and environmental degradation.

• Globalization has positively impacted developing countries in a multitude of ways.

Which one below is an example of narrative style in-text citation?

• According to Buck et al. (2020), countries that constitute the world's largest economies are facing the fear of an impending economic crisis and recession.

• Countries that constitute the world's largest economies are facing the fear of an impending economic crisis and recession (Buck et al., 2020).

Which one below is an example of parenthetical style in-text citation?

• Wood (2020) reports that in the United Kingdom the national funding body for health research has halted all non-COVID research in order to allow clinically trained staff to return to the frontline.

• In the United Kingdom, the national funding body for health research has halted all non-COVID research in order to allow clinically trained staff to return to the frontline (Wood, 2020).

Which sentence could be an introduction the topic sentence about marketing?

• In general terms, marketing refers to the activities of an organization which are associated with advertising and selling goods and services to potential customers and clients.

• Behind the scenes of marketing, there are large groups of people along with actions striving for consumer attention and purchases.

• There are various reasons why marketing has a substantial effect on the perceptions of consumers today.

• With the advent of technology in recent decades, marketing is now one area that has changed and prospered tremendously.