Module 3 Paper

The behavior of individuals is strongly influenced by four external forces: laws, morals, ethics, and religious beliefs. In this assignment, you will contrast those four forces and consider how they influence the behavior if individuals.

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Directions:

Write a paper (1,250-1,500 words) in which you discuss how laws, morals, ethics, and religious beliefs influence people’s behavior including your own. Include the following in your paper:

1. A research-based discussion regarding the similarities between laws, morals, ethics, and religious beliefs.

2. A research-based discussion regarding the differences between laws, morals, ethics, and religious beliefs.

3. A research based discussion regarding how each of those forces affects the behavior of individuals.

4. A discussion of how each of those forces influences your personal behavior.

Introduction	After reviewing several peer-reviewed articles and researching
Thesis	Current research and reviews of literature suggests
Theme One:	Similarities between laws, morals, ethics, and religious beliefs
Opening Statement	Laws, morals, ethics, and religious beliefs all have similarities and things in common.
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Theme Two:	Differences between laws, morals, ethics, and religious beliefs
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Theme Three:	A research based discussion regarding how laws, morals, ethics, and religious beliefs affect the behavior of individuals.
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Theme 4	A discussion of how laws, morals, ethics, and religious beliefs influence your personal behavior.
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Conclusion	In conclusion,