February 16, 2020 | Refined Essay

content analyze the Madonna’s 2018 MTV Video Music Awards

February 16, 2020 No Comments APA, Marketing

Below is Madonna’s tribute to to the late Aretha Franklin which she recently delivered at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards.

Your assignment is to content analyze the tribute. In your answer identify what you used as the unit of analysis, your coding categories, and the results of your analysis. The results of your analysis should be in the form of one or two paragraphs that explain to the reader what you found.

“Aretha Louise Franklin changed the course of my life. I left Detroit when I was 18. Thirty-five dollars in my pocket. My dream was to make it as a professional dancer. After years of struggling and being broke, I decided to go to auditions for musical theater. I heard the pay was better. I had no training or dreams ever ever becoming a singer, but I went for it.

I got cut, and rejected from every audition. Not tall enough. Not blend-in enough, not 12-octave-range enough, not pretty enough, not enough, enough. And then one day, a French disco sensation was looking for backup singers and dancers for his world tour. I thought, ‘Why not? I could go back to getting robbed, held at gunpoint, and being mistaken for a prostitute in my third floor walk-up that was also a crack house.’ That’s right, I’m a rebel heart.

So I showed up to the audition, and two very large French record producers sat in the empty theater, daring me to be amazing. The dance audition went well. Then they asked me if I had sheet music and a song prepared. I panicked. I had overlooked this important part of the audition process. I had to think fast. My next meal was on the line. Fortunately, one of my favorite albums was Lady Soul by Aretha Franklin. I blurted out, “You make me feel.” Silence. “You make me feel like a natural woman.”

Two French guys nodded at me. I said, “You know, by Aretha Franklin.” Again, mm-hmm. They looked over at the pianist. He shook his head. I don’t need sheet music, I said, I know every word. I know the song by heart, I will sing it a capella. I could see that they didn’t take me seriously, and why should they? Some skinny-ass while girl is going to come up here and belt out a song by one of the greatest soul singers who ever lived? A capella? I said, ‘Bitch, I’m Madonna.’ No, I didn’t. I didn’t say that. Because I wasn’t Madonna yet. I don’t know who I was.

I don’t know I said. I don’t know what came over me. I walked to the edge of the pitch black stage, and started singing. When I was finished and drenched in nerve sweat. You know what that is, right nerve sweat? They said, ‘We will call you one day, maybe soon.’ Weeks went by and no phone call. Finally, the phone rang, it was one of the producers, saying. ‘We don’t think you are right for this job.’ I’m like, ‘Motherfucker, why are you calling me?’ He replied, ‘We think you have great potential. You are rough around the edges, but there is good rawness. We want to bring you to Paris and make you a star. Well, we will put you in a studio, with the great Giorgio Moroder.’ And I had no idea who that was, and I wanted to live in Paris and I wanted to eat some food.

So, that was the beginning of my journey as a singer. I left for Paris, but I came back a few months later. Because I had not earned the life I was living. It felt wrong. They were good people, but wanted to write my own songs and be a musician, not a puppet. I needed to go home and learn to play guitar, and that’s exactly what I did. And the rest is history.

So. You are probably all wondering why I am telling you this story. There is a connection, because none of this would have happened, could have happened, without our lady of soul. She lead me to where I am today. And I know she influenced so many people in this house tonight. In this room tonight. And I want to thank you, Aretha, for empowering all of us. R-e-s-p-e-c-t. Long live the queen.

Another anecdote I would like to share: In 1984, this is where the first VMAs were, in this very building. And I performed at this show. I sang “Like a Virgin” at the top of a cake. And on my way down, I lost a shoe, and I was rolling on the floor and trying to make it look like it was part of the choreography, looking for the missing stilleto, and my dress flew up, and my butt was exposed, and oh my God, quelle horror. After the show, my manager said my career was over. LOL. So. I would now like to present the nominees for the video of the year.”

Heart Of Darkness

February 16, 2020 1 Comment English and Literature, MLA

Read the following passage from the end of Heart of Darkness, after Kurtz has died and Marlow himself has almost died. Then, in
a well-organized, MLA-formatted essay of 700-800 words, analyze the language (repetition, imagery, diction, syntax) Conrad
uses to illustrate Marlows feelings about death, and how he compares himself to Kurtz.
Tips for Success:
Read and reread, looking up words you do not know, and annotating purposefully.
Start with a clear and focused introduction where you include a thesis that directly references the prompt. Avoid
generalities or vague openers; feel free to get right to your point.
Your subsequent paragraphs should begin with thesis that clearly indicate which part of the argument you are addressing.
Do not forget to include transitions as you move from one idea to the next.
Blended and contextualized evidence should be only from the passage and should be plentiful; use words and phrases
instead of whole sentences so that you can better focus your ideas. Citations are not necessary.
Analysis should directly illustrate how meaning is being created through language.
Your conclusion should be purposeful, offering new insight based on your analysis. No need for length here 2-3
sentences should cover it.
Droll thing life isthat mysterious arrangement of merciless logic for a futile purpose. The most you can hope from it is
some knowledge of yourselfthat comes too latea crop of unextinguishable regrets. I have wrestled with death. It is the
most unexciting contest you can imagine. It takes place in an impalpable grayness, with nothing underfoot, with nothing
around, without spectators, without clamor, without glory, without the great desire of victory, without the great fear of defeat,
in a sickly atmosphere of tepid skepticism, without much belief in your own right, and still less in that of your adversary. If
such is the form of ultimate wisdom, then life is a greater riddle than some of us think it to be. I was within a hair’s-breadth of
the last opportunity for pronouncement, and I found with humiliation that probably I would have nothing to say. This is the
reason why I affirm that Kurtz was a remarkable man. He had something to say. He said it. Since I had peeped over the
edge myself, I understand better the meaning of his stare, that could not see the flame of the candle, but was wide enough
to embrace the whole universe, piercing enough to penetrate all the hearts that beat in the darkness. He had summed
uphe had judged. ‘The horror!’ He was a remarkable man. After all, this was the expression of some sort of belief; it had
candor, it had conviction, it had a vibrating note of revolt in its whisper, it had the appalling face of a glimpsed truththe
strange commingling of desire and hate. And it is not my own extremity I remember besta vision of grayness without form
filled with physical pain, and a careless contempt for the evanescence of all thingseven of this pain itself. No! It is his
extremity that I seem to have lived through. True, he had made that last stride, he had stepped over the edge, while I had
been permitted to draw back my hesitating foot. And perhaps in this is the whole difference; perhaps all the wisdom, and all
truth, and all sincerity, are just compressed into that inappreciable moment of time in which we step over the threshold of
the invisible. Perhaps! I like to think my summing-up would not have been a word of careless contempt. Better his
crymuch better. It was an affirmation, a moral victory paid for by innumerable defeats, by abominable terrors, by
abominable satisfactions. But it was a victory! (44).

Any topic (writer’s choice)

February 16, 2020 No Comments APA, Health Care and Life Sciences

Pls consider the factors that contributed to Michelle’s success in managing her health, as shown in the video bellow. What are some important considerations you should take when working with someone who needs to navigate the healthcare system? Why did you think Michelle was so successful in her change? What type of support could you give her as the clinic health educator? Please review the literature and discuss the interventions that have been proven to work.
Your response should be 1 page long and must include 2 peer reviewed journal citation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=13&v=vlVZKZNXYBA&feature=emb_logo

Any topic (writer’s choice)

February 16, 2020 No Comments APA, Criminolgy

Law enforcement officers and crime scene technicians must use caution and protect themselves at all times from contracting AIDS or hepatitis. Bodily fluids must always be treated as though they were infectious. Crime scene technicians most often use dust particle masks or N-95 masks at routine crime scenes. They are considered the most common type of respiratory protection. These masks are considered to be disposable and should be discarded after one use.

It is imperative that all personnel involved in entering and processing the crime scene wear personal protective equipment (PPE). This consists of items of clothing that are non-porous, such as crime scene suits, nitrile gloves (double gloving recommended), face masks, and eye protection. These items will protect the CSI from exposure to blood-borne pathogens, most chemical and drug residues, and other contaminants that are health hazards. In addition, hair nets and booties over the shoes will help avoid contamination of the crime scene.

Research the following points, and write a 57-page paper fully explaining each point:

Identify and explain 4 exceptions to the exclusionary rule established by the U.S. Supreme Court that allow for the search and/or seizure of evidence without a warrant.
Patent medicines used to be dispensed by pharmacists in powder form using a pharmacists or druggists fold. Explain this method of packaging and why it has been adopted by Crime Scene Investigators for packaging trace evidence.
How should investigators handle trace evidence that is stuck on an object found at the crime scene? Explain the exception to this procedure.
When a motor vehicle, boat, or aircraft is present, what special considerations should the Crime Scene Investigator take?

legal Research, Analysis, and Writing

February 16, 2020 3 Comments Law, MLA

Identify the issue in the following two fact situations.

Part A.
Beth loaned Allen $5,000. The agreement was oral. Allen commutes to a nearby city to work. Beth needs to go to the city three times in May. Allen told her he would give her three free rides to the city to help repay the loan. On one of the trips, Allen was notpaying attention, lost control of the car, and wrecked it. Beth suffered severe injuries and wants to sue Allen to recover damages.

The state automobile guest statute bars suits against drivers by automobile guests. The statute does not apply if the passenger confers a substantial benefit on the driver and that is the reason the driver provided the ride.

Part B.
Tom and Alex are next-door neighbors.While argu-ing with Tom, Alex breaks Toms lawn chair, and as Alex begins to break more lawn furniture, Tom makes a citizens arrest of Alex. Toms sons help Tom, and after Alex is subdued, they continue to hit and kick him for a few moments. Alex wants to sue Tom. The states case law defines battery as unauthorized harmful contact; it also allows a citizens arrest when the purpose is to prevent the destruction of property.

Module 5 Case 5

February 16, 2020 1 Comment APA, English and Literature

Assignment Overview

In this assignment you will discuss Research Ethics, the ethical principles of scientific research, the purpose of the institutional review board and professional code of ethics.

Read carefully Chapter 16 of this book:

Bhattacherjee, Anol, “Social Science Research: Principles, Methods, and Practices” (2012). Textbooks Collection. 3. http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/oa_textbooks/3. Chapter 16. pp. 137-142

Case Assignment

Use the information provided in the readings to write a 5- to 7-page paper that discusses the ethical considerations for quantitative, qualitative, and action/evaluation research designs.

Explain the purpose of an Institutional Review Board (IRB). In your own words, describe the steps of the IRB process at Trident and provide a summary of the components required in the IRB application at Trident.

Finally, describe one professional code of ethics from an area of your choice.

Assignment Expectations

Length: The written component of this assignment should be 5-7 pages long (double-spaced) without counting the cover page and reference page.

Organization: Subheadings should be used to organize your paper according to the questions.

Grammar and Spelling: While no points are deducted for minor errors, assignments are expected to adhere to standard guidelines of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence syntax. Points may be deducted if grammar and spelling impact clarity. We encourage you to use tools such as grammarly.com and proofread your paper before submission.

When you write your paper make sure you do the following:

Answer the assignment questions directly.

Stay focused on the precise assignment questions. Do not go off on tangents or devote a lot of space to summarizing general background materials.

Use evidence from your readings to justify your conclusions.

Be sure to cite at least five credible resources.

Make sure to reference your sources of information with both a bibliography and in-text citations. See the Student Guide to Writing a High-Quality Academic Paper, including pages 11-14 on in-text citations. Another resource is the Writing Style Guide, which is found under My Resources in the TLC Portal.

Your assignment will be graded using the following criteria:

Assignment-driven Criteria: Student demonstrates mastery covering all key elements of the assignment.

Critical Thinking/ Application to Professional Practice: Student demonstrates mastery conceptualizing the problem, and analyzing information. Conclusions are logically presented and applied to professional practice in an exceptional manner.

Business Writing and Quality of References: Student demonstrates mastery and proficiency in written communication and use of appropriate and relevant literature at the doctoral level.

Citing Sources: Student demonstrates mastery applying APA formatting standards to both in text citations and the reference list.

Professionalism and Timeliness: Assignments are submitted on time

Trident University International. (2017). Institutional Review Board. Website available at https://www.trident.edu/students-and-alumni/institutional-review-board/

Trident University International (2017). IRB Resources. PhD Trident Wiki. Available at http://phdtrident.pbworks.com/w/page/106578105/IRB%20tools

Protecting Human Research Participants. NIH Office of Extramural Research. Training site available at https://phrp.nihtraining.com/users/login.php

Bhattacherjee, Anol, “Social Science Research: Principles, Methods, and Practices” (2012). Textbooks Collection. 3. http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/oa_textbooks/3

Optional Reading

Kitchener, K., & Kitchener, R. (2009). Social science research ethics: Historical and philosophical issues. In D. Mertens, & P. Ginsberg (Eds.), The handbook of social research ethics. (pp. 523). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.

Mabry, L. (2009). Governmental regulation in social science. In D. Mertens, & P. Ginsberg (Eds.), The handbook of social research ethics. (pp. 107121). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.

Speiglman, R., & Spear, P. (2009). The role of institutional review boards: Ethics: Now you see them, now you don’t. In D. Mertens, & P. Ginsberg (Eds.), The handbook of social research ethics.(pp. 121135). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc

Lincoln, Y. (2009). Ethical practices in qualitative research. In D. Mertens, & P. Ginsberg (Eds.), The handbook of social research ethics. (pp. 150170). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.

Wolf, A., Turner, D., & Toms, K. (2009). Ethical perspectives in program evaluation. In D. Mertens, & P. Ginsberg (Eds.), The handbook of social research ethics. (pp. 170185). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc

Mark, M., & Gamble, C. (2009). Experiments, quasi-experiments, and ethics. In D. Mertens, & P. Ginsberg (Eds.), The handbook of social research ethics. (pp. 198214). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc

Program Review

February 16, 2020 2 Comments APA, Business and Management

One page added. Page will be provided soon

Provide an inventory of programs/services; identify target population(s); and name of evidence-based interventions (EBIs) used by the agency (if any).
2. What are the agency policies that define the(se) program(s)? Formal structures? (For example: policies & procedures, rules & regulations, eligibility requirements, funding requirements, etc.)
3. What types of program and practice evaluations are currently being conducted at the agency?
4. Who in the agency is involved in evaluations (if anyone)? What are their specific titles/positions?
5. List key funding/regulatory agencies, professional associations, and any other organizations that the agency is accountable to for their program(s).

Module 4 Case 4

February 16, 2020 No Comments APA, Business and Management

Assignment Overview

In this assignment we will evaluate qualitative research methods in more depth. In the previous case assignment, you were expected to compare and contrast qualitative and quantitative methodologies, as well as mixed method. In this Case Assignment, you will evaluate in more detail the purpose, distinctive features, advantages, and disadvantages of two out of the four qualitative research methods in business research and sample populations described in the Module Overview.

Case Assignment

After reading the required background material and finding at least two other resources on your own, write a 5- to 7-page paper discussing the topic:

Qualitative Research Methods and Data Collection Techniques

In your paper, you should answer the following questions using your own evaluation and critical thinking.

Explain the purpose, features, advantages, disadvantages, sample populations, and examples in business research of TWO of the four qualitative research methods used in business research.

Explain TWO data collection techniques of your choice. Examples of data collection techniques or source of evidence are interviews, participant observation and fieldwork, direct observations, using documents or archival records.

If you were to conduct research, which qualitative research method and which data collection technique would you prefer to use and why?

Assignment Expectations

Length: The written component of this assignment should be 5-7 pages long (double-spaced) without counting the cover page and reference page.

Organization: Subheadings should be used to organize your paper according to the questions.

As you complete your assignment, make sure you do the following:

Answer the assignment questions directly.

Stay focused on the precise assignment questions. Do not go off on tangents or devote a lot of space to summarizing general background materials.

Use evidence from your readings to justify your conclusions.

Be sure to cite at least five credible resources.

Your assignment will be graded using the following criteria:

Assignment-driven Criteria: Student demonstrates mastery covering all key elements of the assignment.

Business Writing and Quality of References: Student demonstrates mastery and proficiency in written communication and use of appropriate and relevant literature at the doctoral level.

Citing Sources: Student demonstrates mastery applying APA formatting standards to both in text citations and the reference list.

Professionalism and Timeliness: Assignments are submitted on time.

Required Reading

Trochim, W. M. (n.d.) The Research Methods Knowledge Base, 2nd Edition. Retrieved from http://www.socialresearchmethods.net/kb/qualdata.php

Marshall, C., & Rossman, G. B. (2006). Designing Qualitative Research (4th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publ.Chapter 4: Data Collection Methods. Available at https://www.sagepub.com/sites/default/files/upm-binaries/10985_Chapter_4.pdf

North Dakota Compass (n.d.) Data Collection Methods. Qualitative Data Collection Methods. Available at http://www.ndcompass.org/health/GFMCHC/Revised%20Data%20Collection%20Tools%203-1-12.pdf
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Optional Reading

OBrian, R. (1998).* An overview of the methodological approach of action research. Available at from http://www.web.net/~robrien/papers/arfinal.html

Trochim, W. (2006).* Qualitative measures. Research methods knowledge base. Available at from http://www.socialresearchmethods.net/kb/qual.php

*Resource is dated; however, it provides significant contribution to content discussion.

Varja, K., Talley, J., Meyers, J., Parris, L., & Cutts, H. (2010). High school students perceptions of motivations for cyberbullying: An exploratory study. The Western Journal of Emergency Medicine, vol11(3). pp. 269273. Retrieved January 2014 from EBSCO

dasboards

February 16, 2020 1 Comment APA, English and Literature

Read the article, “HPE Business Value Dashboard.” Then, find an organization that has adopted a real-time dashboard for its internal use within the last three years. Do not repeat examples from the textbook or that have been posted by other students. Please respond to the following:

What are the most important parts of this dashboard?
How do these parts help the business managers? How do they help the individual contributors?
Have real-time dashboards replaced the traditional business report? Justify your answer.