Day: April 27, 2018

The banks are having a bit of trouble with debt at the moment. They have lent lots of money to people who promised to pay it back, and then didn’t. In the future, they would like to avoid lending to the kind of person who won’t pay back the loan, and that is where you come in. We have got some data from a bank describing 1000 of its loan customers. The data also tells us whether or not each customer repaid the loan (good or bad credit rating).

The question is simple – Is there a difference between the people who repay the loans and those who don’t?

You should use the Weka data mining package, which is installed in the university computers and also available to download from: https://www.cs.waikato.ac.nz/~ml/weka/

The data ‘credit-g’ in ARFF format is available on the Blackboard. It is also provided in the Excel format ‘German credit’, which contains the interpretation of variables.

You should hand in a report covering the following:

Select a suitable tree building algorithm and build a model. Describe how you split the data for training and testing purposes. Interpret the output results (what predictions have you obtained, which attributes were used to make the predictions, how many nodes and leaves you obtained).
Give a detailed technical description of the classification model (which algorithm is used, and what tree induction method is utilised). Include a diagram showing the structure of the model that you built.
If you vary the model parameters, show how this impacts the results:
Change the confidence factor to 35%, report any change in the model accuracy, explaining reasons behind the change.
Set the ‘REP’ parameter (Reduced Error Pruning) to ‘TRUE’. Explain the meaning of this operation. Report and explain any change in the model accuracy.
Set the parameter ‘unpruned’ to ‘TRUE’, Report and explain any change in the model accuracy and in the tree structure. Explain which pruning method for this algorithm is used.
Report on the model’s comparative ability to any base model of your choice (for example, logistic regression model), to predict a defaulted loan, and also on how easy it would be for the insurance company to understand the model.
Analyse and describe the level of accuracy the model achieves and the errors your model makes. Show a confusion matrix for the model and interpret it. Show a ROC curve for the decision as to whether or not a loan will be repaid.

I require the use of the WEKA tool software.
I would like the coursework to be in report structure. And the question of the uploaded file answered with headings.

Your paper should be 6-8 pages, double spaced, font size 12. Please do not try to extend length of paper with long direct quotations or lots of illustrations. A paper of this length should not have more than one direct quote if it enhances your thesis. All paraphrased material must be cited in the text of every paragraph for example, (Smith 1992:34) which is (author date:page). If it does not, it is considered plagiarized. Please see the Guide that is attached. The paper MUST have a “References Cited” page at the end.

Sources

Use both text/articles/books and internet sources. Normally for a paper of this length you will use 3-5 sources. At least one must be a text source.

Structure:

Your paper should have an introduction that includes your thesis statement and at least two to three sections having to do with the point of your paper. Each section should begin with a topic sentence that supports your thesis sentence. You need not include a summary. If you are trying to prove a point, put your conclusion in the introduction formulated as a thesis statement.

Introduction that includes your thesis statement

Section 1

Section 2

Section 3

Give each section a title. It helps the reader follow your thought.

You will be graded based on the following:

Appropriate anthropological topic and thesis statement

Appropriate citations and references (including in text citations) All information not commonly known to peers must be cited, even paraphrased information.

Grammar, punctuation and organization

References cited page and title page. —

Sample Term Paper Outlines —

The following are suggestions with the main idea that there be a clear thesis statement and the entire paper provides evidence and examples to illustrate that thesis. The paper should have two to four sections, ideally three for this length this is flexible.

You could focus on what interests you such as their technology, foods, the building of shelters, travel, childrearing techniques, make-up of families, sharing of meat. Pick something you would like to describe.

For example (but you can organize and pick the focus as YOU wish):

Introduction
This paper is based on archival film footage of the Netsilik Eskimo in one of their last seasonal subsistence rounds. I will describe their technology and social aspects of their seal hunting, caribou hunting, and igloo building. (Describe here in about one page, their territory, ecosystem and be sure to include the citations (author date page) in the text. This should refer to the references cited page at the end of the paper.)

Seal Hunting on the Ice
-A few pages on the technology, who participated, how was meat shared, what are personality characteristics required?

Caribou Hunting
-A few pages on the technology, who participated, how was meat share, what are personality characteristics?

Building an igloo
-A few pages on the technology, who helped, what tools used?

You do not need a conclusion.

Another example:
So lets say that you have an interest in shamanism and you read up on it from your text and other sources. Then you decide to apply it to a local traditional culture, for example, Athabaskans. Maybe you would prefer a comparision format. You have found a book,ethnography or article about this topic. The best source is the search engines on your Library link through UAA home page or Matsu College Home page. Perhaps you have used one of the sources provided in the list I provided under “Assignments”

Introduction:
Shamans are part time religious practitioners and typically found in hunter gatherer, horticultural and salmon based cultures (author date page). This paper will focus on the spiritual aspect of healing, divination, and social control functions of the shaman. In particular, the role of the shaman in Dena’ina traditional culture will be described. ( all text that is not commonly know to your peers must have (author date page) in parentheses in the text and refer to the” references cited” page at the end of your paper. Please see the “Guide for writing anthropological papers.”

The Dena’ina:
In this section you could use one to two pages to describe the territory and ecosystem in which this culture is located and in general how they made a living. Are they egalitarian? Are they unilineal descent?

The Role of the Shaman: In this section you could give examples of healing techniques, use of plants, rituals, etc. Are shamans male or female or both? ( This could be about two to four pages)

Shamans and cultural change: In this section you could describe what happened to shamanism and its effectiveness in curing when diseases such as smallpox, influenza, etc. when
they were introduced along with colonialism and contact with Europeans such as smallpox, influenza, etc. (This could be one to two pages)

Directions:
Respond to each item. Each response should be concise and between 2 and 3 paragraphs in length.
Use MS Word to write your responses, and submit your answers to all three questions in one Word document.
Copy and paste each question within the document, so that your Instructor can see which question you are responding to.
Pages 35-41 of Assessing and Guiding Young Children’s Development and Learning outline four general decision-making categories of assessment. Briefly, summarize each of these. Identify when assessment for each category is most likely to be effective.

Using the website https://www.childfind-idea-il.us listed under the Resources as an example, research a Child Find Project in NEW JERSEYwhere you live and identify the different professional roles in the assessment process.

The position statements, published by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), “Where We Stand on Curriculum, Assessment and Program Evaluation” and “Screening and Assessment of Young English-Language Learners” outlines recommended standards for developmentally appropriate and authentic assessment in early childhood. Review these standards, and explain, providing examples, how these standards can be used to ensure that appropriate assessment practices are in place.

FINAL PROJECT PAPER: The final project paper should address the biological study of a specific behavioral or mental phenomenon (normal or pathological) covered in the course materials. You should select a behavioral or mental phenomenon (e.g., language, schizophrenia) and then select a biological strategy (e.g., hormones, neurotransmitters, physiology, imaging). As an example, the theme of your report might be imaging approaches to the study of schizophrenia. Your paper should summarize fundamental issues, questions, and controversies and provide a general overview of the topic. It should also elaborate on your understanding of the brain processes that are revealed through imaging research in schizophrenia. To accomplish this, you will have to use research articles to illustrate relevant points. You may use any of a number of resources to find research articles that deal with your topic, including the library and the Internet.

This paper is not a “commentary” or “editorial” style paper, but rather a formal research paper using scientific references as the basis for your topic. Personal experience, while sometimes relevant, should not be included for this assignment unless these experiences are linked to course concepts and the brain. Also, you should avoid using personal pronouns such as “I” or “myself” in this type of paper. The requirement for the research articles that you select is that they must have appeared in a peer-reviewed (i.e., refereed) scientific journal. (Please contact your instructor to confirm whether a particular journal is peer-reviewed.)

You must use peer-reviewed scientific articles and they must be recent, i.e., have appeared in the literature no earlier than 2010. Ten to 20 is typically a good number of articles to use for your paper. You might use the online databases from MEDLINE and PSYCH ABSTRACTS as a source of full-text articles from refereed journals. Newspaper or magazine articles should not be used as your major reference, but can be useful if they lead you to the appropriate research article. You should avoid simply repeating the articles in summary form; rather, use them within the text of your paper to illustrate important points. To ensure that you are on the right track, you should discuss with your instructor the topic and the research articles that you have chosen.

Your paper is to be 7 to 10 pages, or about 1,800 words in length. It must be typed, double-spaced, with one-inch margins, and fully referenced in APA format (see https://www.apa.org). Check the course schedule for your due date. Your instructor will determine a late paper policy.

The text of your paper should be preceded by an abstract (about 100 words) that summarizes the key points in the paper (i.e., statement of problem, major findings, and conclusion).

The paper will be graded on (1) content and understanding, and (2) how effectively you have communicated your ideas in writing. You will receive a separate grade for each of these elements, weighted equally. Content and understanding are evaluated on the basis of whether the paper (a) identified important issues, questions, and controversies; (b) used recent and relevant research literature to illustrate the issues; and (c) demonstrated an understanding of brain processes and how brain research revealed an understanding of the behavior in question. Effective communication is evaluated on the basis of (a) organization and structure that help communicate the ideas (e.g., headings throughout the text), (b) use of your own language and style (no cutting and pasting), (c) connecting ideas in the text with research papers, and (d) correct usage of APA format in the text and references.

Module One Question: As part of this module please undertake the following activity and upload your answer into your e-Portfolio. Please remember that this forms part of your assessment for this unit. On returning from your tea break you are met by several staff members who relate the following information to you concerning your patients. i. Mrs Chew’s intravenous (IV) infusion has tissued, her IV fluids are running behind and she has missed her 14.00 hrs IV antibiotic. ii. Mr Smith’s visitor has fainted. iii. One of the staff toilets has blocked and is overflowing and waste is pouring out rapidly. iv. Mr Esposito is scheduled to leave the ward now for his cardiac catheterisation and he has still not received his preoperative medication. v. One of the surgical consultants (VMO) is waiting to discuss a medication error that happened last week. vi. As you are taking this handover, an elderly female post-operative patient collapses to the floor and is unconscious. She has had facial surgery. The other RN is busy with NUM role. Staff currently available on the ward to assist you in addressing these issues include: the ward clerk, an Enrolled Nurse who is currently undertaking her IV cannulation certificate but is not yet competent, and an AIN. ACTIVITY Using the above scenario: 1: In order of priority, identify which tasks you yourself will undertake and which tasks you will delegate. 2: Document your rationales in detail.

Module 2 Questions ACTIVITY 2 Reading: The “MND Australia Fact Sheet on Multidisciplinary Teams” outlines professional groups who could make up a multidisciplinary health care team for a patient with motor neurone disease (MND). Please read this fact sheet, answer the following questions, and upload your answers on your e-Portfolio on LEO. This forms part of your assessment for this unit. 1. Identify factors that determine which healthcare professionals are required to be involved in a health care team? 2. Who should lead the health care team? 3. Who is the most important member of the health care team? 1. Complete Activity 2 and upload your answers onto your e-Portfolio. 2. Choose one case study and upload your answers onto your e-Portfolio. Please remember that this forms part of your assessment for this unit.

Please check the attached files and go through everything before you proceed. 1. make sure to match the in-text citation and the reference lists 2. I have also attached my fiend work please make sure to check it before you answer please do not copy but you can get an idea and make the story. 3. I will add most of the references that will be needed to do this work but if you want to find it extra please find but not older than 2009. 4. Please look for additional instructions and references

Consider the patient situation • What current information do you have on this pt? • What new information have you gathered? Collect Cues/Information • What further cues and information would be useful? Why? Process Information • What changes do you notice in the cues and information provided? • Which changes are significant for this patient and why? • What do you think these changes could indicate and why? • What could be the outcome of these changes? Identify Problems/issues • Given the facts that you have available and comparing those to what you think the changes could indicate/identify one potential patient problem/issue. Establish Goals • Describe what you want to happen. • Who do you want involved and what do you want them to do? • In what timeframe? Take Action • What nursing actions will you take? • What will be your nursing priorities? Evaluate Outcomes • What do you expect to achieve from the actions have taken? Reflect on Process and new learning • What have you learnt from this exercise?

Please see ALL of the attached documents for how the paper is needed to be written, formatted, and information about my goals and work experiences that need to be correlated onto the paper.

*** There is also a copy of my philosophy of nursing paper to refer to***As you write your essay, reflect upon how/why your philosophy has changed or been reinforced through this cooperative education experience*****

*** This cooperative nursing course was basically a class where each student created three goals and tried to achieve those goals through their work exp over the last 5 weeks. I recently JUST started this new job, so my goals were not very well met except for one*** The class journaled and wrote “reflections” of their work day, and since I trained mostly, I didn’t get to reach my goals. I will also attach my journaling so you can see what I had written down over the last few weeks.

In the attachment for the Co-Op Final Criteria, it will point out questions on what to address for each goal I set. There is a separate attachment with my goals.

The attachment with my goals on it also has information on my type of nursing job that I have. I do NOT work in a hospital, I am a home health nurse and go to peoples homes to do their assessments and health care needs.

PLEASE CONTACT me in ADVANCE if you have an issue or do not understand. I CAN NOT extend the deadline. It is due this Friday by midnight and there will be no time to revise. So please let me know if you have questions. The last few assignments I have submitted have been either late or not done correct, so PLEASE let me know if you have questions.

Assignment: Introduction to Quantitative Analysis: Visually Displaying Data Results
In this week’s Discussion, you determined the benefits of visually displaying your data. You also learned that different types of data require different visual displays to adequately “tell the story” of the phenomena. Although the Discussion was difficult, what is even more difficult and challenging will be deciding on how best to display the data for presentation purposes. As you move further along in your dissertation or doctoral study, you will find that displaying data will be critical component in presenting a robust and clear capstone project.

For this Introduction to Quantitative Analysis Assignment, you will explore how to visually display data for optimal use.
To prepare for this Assignment:
Review this week’s Learning Resources and consider visual displays of data.
For additional support, review the Skill Builder: Unit of Analysis and the Skill Builder: Levels of Measurement, which you can find by navigating back to your Blackboard Course Home Page. From there, locate the Skill Builder link in the left navigation pane.
Using the SPSS software, open the Afrobarometer dataset or the High School Longitudinal Study dataset (whichever you choose) found in this week’s Learning Resources.
From the dataset you chose, choose one categorical and one continuous variable and perform the appropriate visual display for each variable.
Once you visually display each variable, review Chapter 11 of the Wagner text to understand how to copy and paste your output into your Word document.
For this Assignment:
Write a 2- to 3-paragraph analysis of your results and include a copy and paste of the appropriate visual display of the data into your document.
Based on the results of your data, provide a brief explanation of what the implications for social change might be.
Use appropriate APA format. Refer to the APA manual for appropriate citation.
No Assignment submission for this week.

Assignment:

Submit this Introduction to Quantitative Analysis: Visually Displaying Data Results Assignment.

Required Readings
Frankfort-Nachmias, C., & Leon-Guerrero, A. (2015). Social statistics for a diverse society (7th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Chapter 3, “Graphic Presentation” (pp. 65–95)
Wagner, W. E. (2016). Using IBM® SPSS® statistics for research methods and social science statistics (6th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Chapter 5, “Charts and Graphs”
Wagner, W. E. (2016). Using IBM® SPSS® statistics for research methods and social science statistics (6th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Chapter 11, “Editing Output”
Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.). General guidance on data displays. Retrieved from https://waldenwritingcenter.blogspot.com/2013/02/general-guidance-on-data-displays.html
Use this website to guide you as you provide appropriate APA formatting and citations for data displays.

https://class.waldenu.edu/bbcswebdav/institution/USW1/201730_27/XX_RSCH/RSCH_8210/artifacts/GSS2014_student_8210.sav

https://class.waldenu.edu/bbcswebdav/institution/USW1/201730_27/XX_RSCH/RSCH_8210/artifacts/Afrobarometer%20(student%208210).sav

https://class.waldenu.edu/bbcswebdav/institution/USW1/201730_27/XX_RSCH/RSCH_8210/artifacts/HS%20Long%20Study_[student].sav

Assignment: Introduction to Quantitative Analysis: Visually Displaying Data Results
In this week’s Discussion, you determined the benefits of visually displaying your data. You also learned that different types of data require different visual displays to adequately “tell the story” of the phenomena. Although the Discussion was difficult, what is even more difficult and challenging will be deciding on how best to display the data for presentation purposes. As you move further along in your dissertation or doctoral study, you will find that displaying data will be critical component in presenting a robust and clear capstone project.

For this Introduction to Quantitative Analysis Assignment, you will explore how to visually display data for optimal use.
To prepare for this Assignment:
Review this week’s Learning Resources and consider visual displays of data.
For additional support, review the Skill Builder: Unit of Analysis and the Skill Builder: Levels of Measurement, which you can find by navigating back to your Blackboard Course Home Page. From there, locate the Skill Builder link in the left navigation pane.
Using the SPSS software, open the Afrobarometer dataset or the High School Longitudinal Study dataset (whichever you choose) found in this week’s Learning Resources.
From the dataset you chose, choose one categorical and one continuous variable and perform the appropriate visual display for each variable.
Once you visually display each variable, review Chapter 11 of the Wagner text to understand how to copy and paste your output into your Word document.
For this Assignment:
Write a 2- to 3-paragraph analysis of your results and include a copy and paste of the appropriate visual display of the data into your document.
Based on the results of your data, provide a brief explanation of what the implications for social change might be.
Use appropriate APA format. Refer to the APA manual for appropriate citation.
No Assignment submission for this week.

Assignment:

Submit this Introduction to Quantitative Analysis: Visually Displaying Data Results Assignment.

Required Readings
Frankfort-Nachmias, C., & Leon-Guerrero, A. (2015). Social statistics for a diverse society (7th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Chapter 3, “Graphic Presentation” (pp. 65–95)
Wagner, W. E. (2016). Using IBM® SPSS® statistics for research methods and social science statistics (6th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Chapter 5, “Charts and Graphs”
Wagner, W. E. (2016). Using IBM® SPSS® statistics for research methods and social science statistics (6th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Chapter 11, “Editing Output”
Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.). General guidance on data displays. Retrieved from https://waldenwritingcenter.blogspot.com/2013/02/general-guidance-on-data-displays.html
Use this website to guide you as you provide appropriate APA formatting and citations for data displays.

https://class.waldenu.edu/bbcswebdav/institution/USW1/201730_27/XX_RSCH/RSCH_8210/artifacts/GSS2014_student_8210.sav

https://class.waldenu.edu/bbcswebdav/institution/USW1/201730_27/XX_RSCH/RSCH_8210/artifacts/Afrobarometer%20(student%208210).sav

https://class.waldenu.edu/bbcswebdav/institution/USW1/201730_27/XX_RSCH/RSCH_8210/artifacts/HS%20Long%20Study_[student].sav

The final paper has TWO different essay sections to it. You should include all sections in one SINGLE document to turn in.

Formatting Requirements:

Normal 1%u0432%u0402%u045C margins, 1.5 spacing, calibri font, 11pt, and include a works cited page (MLA citation, in-line as well).

Your paper should be edited for grammar and spelling, be written thoughtfully, have full complete sentences (no answering questions in bullet points!) and include a nice mixture of personal opinion and research.

Research Requirements:

You must have AT LEAST SEVEN (7) (total for section 1 and 2 combined) external references/sources total (only 1 may be Wikipedia) to be used in both sections of this final paper.

Additionally, in Section 2 you must include at least TWO (2) lecture citations/references. (for a total of at least NINE (9) references for your works cited page)

Rubric is linked here: FinalPaperRubric.xlsxPreview the documentView in a new window

SECTION 1:
Technology & Pop Culture: The movie %u0432%u0402%u045AA.I. Artificial Intelligence%u0432%u0402%u045C
The movie “A.I. Artificial Intelligence” touches on several different topics, but the most prevalent would be the use of biotechnology. Explore the movie by answer the questions below.

REQUIREMENTS:

Describe your experience with this movie. Please answer all of these questions in full, complete sentences.
Provide a brief summary of the movie (at least %u0412%u0405 page) You MUST use specific examples from the movie in your answer.
What was your opinion of the movie? (at least %u0412%u0405 page) You MUST use specific examples from the movie in your answer.
How feasible do you think the technology shown in the movie is? Why or why not? Use specific examples of at least ONE (1) technology used in the movie (at least %u0412%u0405 page)
Choose FOUR (4) essay questions/prompts from the list below. Please answer in full, complete sentences.
You must include at least ONE (1) DIRECT example from lecture material from this entire semester of lecture PER question. This could be a specific lecture topic, discussion during lecture, quote from lecture – you must also cite the lecture or lecture notes. For help with citing a lecture, go here: (http://www.easybib.com/mla-format/lecture-speech-citation (Links to an external site.))
Use a combination of personal opinion and research (cited!) to answer (please see “research requirement” at the top of this assignment)
Please put each question on a separate page within the paper with the question at the top so we know what question you have chosen to answer
%u0412%u0405 page is a guideline, please do not exceed 1 page per question. each question.
Each answer should be at least %u0412%u0405 page
Essay questions/Prompts (you choose 4)

What is different between David and typical Mechas? In your opinion, is this difference ethical? Support your answer with research, personal opinion, and specific parts of the movie (citations!).
Initially, Monica has a negative attitude towards David. Why do you think this is? How does her attitude towards David change? How would you personally handle the situation? Support your answer with research, personal opinion, and specific parts of the movie (citations!).
Discuss the ethical implications of the relationship between Monica and David – is a relationship like this ethical? What are the pros and cons of this type of relationship? Support your answer with research, personal opinion, and specific parts of the movie (citations!).
At the Flesh Fair, it is mentioned that Mecha children are never made. Explain why David exists, and why, in your opinion, that Mecha children had never been created before? Support your answer with research, personal opinion, and specific parts of the movie (citations!).
There are different types of Mechas in this movie. Explain how mechas are different from a regular “robot” or “automated system”. Discuss the pros/cons of the different types of Mechas (other than David). What are there purposes/why were they created? Are they useful? Is it ethical to create these types of Mechas?
In 2001, the movie was exceptionally futuristic in terms of consciousness, intelligence, and sentience of robots. Do you believe the movie is still futuristic? Why or why not? Support your answer with research, personal opinion, and specific parts of the movie (citations!).
At the Flesh Fair, ‘orgas’ are destroying Mechas for sport. What are some of the reasons this is occurring? Do you agree or disagree with the sentiment? What are the ethical issues surrounding this? Support your answer with research, personal opinion, and specific parts of the movie (citations!).
What is a piece of technology in the movie (besides a Mecha) that does not yet exist? Do you think it will exist in the near future? Why or why not? Support your answer with research, personal opinion, and specific parts of the movie (citations!).
After David finally gets to Prof. Hobby office, why does he react the way he does to the situation? How did he handle the information that he found out from the Professor and what did he decide to do? Support your answer with research, personal opinion, and specific parts of the movie (citations!).
David and Teddy have a relationship that goes for the entire movie. Describe this type of relationship and how it changed during the span of the movie. How does it compare in social and ethical terms to human relationships and Davids relationship with his Mom. Support your answer with research, personal opinion, and specific parts of the movie (citations!).

SECTION 2:
Personal Reflection
This will be similar to the midterm paper. We want to you think back over the entire semester and highlight some areas that were of interest to you.

This section should be a 3-4 page personal reflection essay on your entire semester in I101. We want you to hone in on at least 2 general topics/areas that you enjoyed (that you did not write about in your midterm paper).

INTRODUCTION:

What can we look forward to in this paper? Properly introduce the paper as a whole.

BODY:

You can do a mix-and-match of several topics that you enjoyed the most or target a particular lab or lecture that you enjoyed. You can also select a topic and extend on it to real-world examples and the like as you did in weekly lecture checks (although you MAY NOT reuse lecture check material). Your essay should be substantially based on a mix of course lectures, online lectures, and/or labs. You are welcome to use other resources that you research but this is a personal reflection on what YOU have learned in the class.

As mentioned in the “research requirements” listed at the top of this assignment, you should include at least 2 lecture citations FOR THIS SECTION in addition to the other research you have gathered – just find something to use in your essay to support your writing and what you are trying to say. Please use MLA citation (in-line too!)

Answer the following questions in this portion of your essay:

What were two topics that you really enjoyed from this semester?
What about each topic grabbed your attention?
Have you explored each topic outside of class?
If so, how? What did you do?
If not, what parts of the topic might you enjoy exploring further? How might you explore them?
What was the most challenging topic to you? Either subject matter, philosophically, ethically, etc%u0432%u0402¦?
How do you feel that this class has shaped your everyday life and how your view and use technology?
CONCLUSION:

Wrap up your paper – summarize it. This section should provide a nice end to your paper.

“Questionnaires,” Interviews with 12 Contemporary Artists, in Art School
(Propositions for the 21st Century). (Steven Madoff, ed., 2009)
“How to Be an Artist by Night,” by Raqs Media Collective, in Art School
(Propositions for the 21st Century). (Steven Madoff, ed., 2009)
ESSAY TOPIC:
Write an essay (600 words, minimum) reflecting on your experience as an art
student. If you are not an art student, adapt this essay to reflect your experience
with whatever degree you are working on.
Step 1: Having considered the multiple perspectives expressed in the above
readings, which of these resonates the most for you (discuss at least 2 specific
examples) – explain why they are of interest to you (do they parallel your own
experiences, do they represent points of view or experiences you had not
previously considered?).
Step 2: Offer your own answers to the questions asked in the Art School
questionnaires that seem relevant to you (you do not have to answer all of them).
Here are some additional questions you may want to consider: Why did you
choose this major? What did you hope to get out of the experience? How is it
going so far? How would you evaluate the program you are in? What do you
hope to be doing in 5 years? In 10 years? How has this program helped to
prepare you to move in that direction?