Day: December 9, 2020

In Your World: Quantitative Information in Everyday Life – Group 2

December 9, 2020 Leave a comment Mathematics and Statistics, MLA

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR IN YOUR WORLD DISCUSSIONS:

For the In Your World discussions, you will find and present examples of mathematics in everyday life. The goal is to draw personal connections between your own life experiences and the course content for the week. To guide your thinking, you will choose examples from the “In Your World” prompts given in the textbook. Some questions may ask for your personal opinion; others will require some research in order to answer the question. Follow the directions for whatever problems you choose and credit your sources as needed. Credit or citations may be informal: a web link, a picture of a billboard you saw, a mention of a TV commercial and on what channel it aired, a picture from Instagram, etc. You may write informally and include videos or pictures if you like. After you present your chosen application, you will interact with your discussion group by reading and responding to their work.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS DISCUSSION:

For this discussion, you will present an application from any of the sections in Chapter 3 or Chapter 4. Choose one of the “In Your World” exercises at the end of each unit in the textbook. You can find these after the textbook exercises you have completed. For example, the Unit 3A “In Your World” problems begin with #96 on page 138, just before the start of Unit 3B.

Any topic (writer’s choice)

December 9, 2020 Leave a comment APA (edition "APA 6"), English and Literature

Think of all the topics that we covered in class, both in Unit 1 and Unit 2 of the course (e.g.
Torts, Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, Contracts, etc.) and find a news article that
relates to any of the legal topics that we discussed.
Once you locate an article that piques your interest, I would like you to draft a paper that
discusses the article from a legal perspective. Do you agree with the article? Is it legally
sound? Why or why not?
I am essentially looking for an educated discussion to ensure that you are understanding
the legal concepts and able to apply that knowledge to real life situations.
By way of example, if I located an article that talks about Facebooks Censorship of
Political Posts, I would discuss what the article is about and discuss the ramifications that it
has on First Amendment protections. So, first Id talk about what the first amendment
protects, then Id analyze whether Facebooks attempts to limit political speech is
permissible per the First Amendment and whether I agree with their actions or not. I may
also want to discuss what my thoughts are on the law as it stands today should it be
changed? Should it be modified? Etc.
Paper Requirements:
Five (5) page discussion, double-spaced. Twelve Font.
You MUST include a copy of the article that you are discussing. If your article is electronic,
you can include a link in your email when submitting your paper.

Trump has Made the Covid-19 Pandemic Worse

December 9, 2020 Leave a comment English and Literature, Undergraduate

For your final assignment, you will write a problem solution argument.  This essay is an amalgamation of everything youve learned this term.  The problem is completely up to you; use your noggin.  But remember, the problem must impact more than a few people and you want to consider your audience.  Does the audience care?  If not, you may have some convincing dramatizing to do.  Hopefully youve picked something you care about.  Feel something.  Make me feel something.

Write a 4ish page Problem Solution Argument (MLA format):
   
Your intro should be effective and clearly state your problem.  Define the problem and if you have some convincing to do, it will probably be in the beginning of your essay.  If the problem is not well known, you will have more showing/convincing to do.
For the majority of you, at least half of your paper should address the solution/solutions.  Be careful not to offer too many solutions.  Focusing on no more than three solutions will create a stronger essay. Even if you focus more on the problem, I need to see at least one hefty solution.  Remember, your audience determines whether you focus more on the problem or solutions
consider what your audience knows and thinks. You do not want to just breeze over the solutions, but really give them thought. I want detail; show me this is a problem.  Show me these solutions could work. Show me youve been paying attention this term. Noggin caps on! If you breeze over the solutions, there will be holes in your argument and thats not convincing. 
Watch your assumptions and watch out for holes in your argument; more evidence, rather than less, will help with this, along with understanding the complexity of the issue and what others are saying, or writing, about this problem and solutions. 
Remember, your objective is to persuade; this is not an informative paper, not a report, but an argument. Convince!
Like the intro, the conclusion should be effective.  Your thesis should creatively restate your problem and emphasize your proposed solutions.  In your conclusion, I want to see your thesis stated in 1-2 sentences. 
Your paper should display a balance of pathos and logos, and sound ethos.
For this essay, you need at least 5 CREDIBLE outside sources and these sources must be smoothly integrated within your essay wave the flag! in MLA with a Works Cited page.  Danger: Even accidental plagiarism will result in a failing grade.  If outside information lacks an in-text citation, the paper will receive zero points.  If youre uncertain about your in-text citations, make an appointment with the PCC Writing Center. 
Proofread! 
And, a title, this must have a creative, yet relevant, title!
Essays that use you after the first sentence the hook will not receive an A. It feels personal.  When someone writes, You need to start eating more kale, I think, Come on, I already eat a lot of kale!  They should write, People need to starting eating more kale. 

Reading Discussion: Putting Statistics to Work

December 9, 2020 Leave a comment MLA, Religion / Theology

In this discussion, you will share your thoughts and reactions to the weeks readings by engaging in conversation around a set of prompts. You should discuss at least 2 of the prompts in a meaningful way and contribute at least 3 total posts. You may also discuss any general thoughts or questions about this weeks reading and assignments. As this discussion is intended to be a conversation, try to write posts that respond to others as well as contribute new ideas.

Some general guidelines for online discussion forum netiquette (Links to an external site.) from Peter Connor can be found here. The prompts for this week are as follows:

What are some different ways to describe the variation of a data set? Give examples of when each might be appropriate.
How is a percentile different from a percentage? For example, You scored in the 85th percentile on the SAT vs. You scored an 85% on your science test.
How does the idea of statistical significance apply to the question of whether results from a sample can be generalized to conclusions about a population? Explain.
This comic from XKCD (Links to an external site.) is based on the idea of statistical significance. Explain the joke. Whats the problem with the conclusion they published in the newspaper?

Reading Response: Crouch, Introduction & Chapters 1-8

December 9, 2020 Leave a comment MLA, Religion / Theology

Crouch, Culture Making, introduction & chapters 1-8
Finally, submit a 2-page, single-spaced response to this reading that addresses the following:

Author details: Provide their full name, institutional affiliation, areas of expertise, notable publications, and any other interesting detail(s) you can find by doing a web search.
Definitions: List 2 words/concepts you did not understand when you came across them in the reading and their definitions.
Summary: Summarize the reading’s argument (what the author is explaining in these chapters) in 300-400 words.
Analysis: Explain what you found new, compelling, or unconvincing (and why) in 300-400 words.
Late reading responses will not be accepted under any circumstances. These responses must be completed before you can thoughtfully participate in the related discussion activity.

MLA citations and a Works Cited page expected for quoting and summarizing the textbook and any other sources.

I dont have the book needed if you can just do your best I will give a 10 star rating.

https://youtu.be/rTuuqSktgeU

History

December 9, 2020 Leave a comment History, MLA

This week will be the Final Examination. You will have the entire week to review the Essay and write a well-thought out response to the prompt. Be sure use historical thinking skills and take a stand on the prompt. In addition your essay should include a discernible and defensible thesis statement.

Directions: Using the knowledge from this course and readings or source documents that we read answer the following question in a well-thought (6-8 paragraphs) out historical essay.

Question: Evaluate the extent to which debates over slavery in the period from 1830 to 1860 led the United States into the Civil War

–  Respond to the prompt with a historically defensible thesis or claim that establishes a line of reasoning.

    – Describe a broader historical context relevant to the prompt. Support an argument in    response to the prompt using specific and relevant examples of evidence.

    – Use historical reasoning to frame or structure an argument that addresses the prompt.

    – Use evidence to corroborate, qualify, or modify an argument that addresses the prompt.

Video Discussion: Redefining Work

December 9, 2020 Leave a comment MLA, Religion / Theology

First, watch the 2 videos below in their entirety (about 70 minutes altogether). (These videos are part of a 2013 conference by The Gospel Coalition (Links to an external site.) titled “Faith at Work.”) Video links provided below

https://youtu.be/fGH5bhUwMB4

https://youtu.be/kZsIW8NyrLc

Second, post your carefully considered response to the following prompt in a paragraph of at least 6 sentences:

Based on the talk by Dr. Tim Keller and the panel discussion, describe in your own words what it means to “redefine work” in terms of thinking about and doing it as a distinctively Christian activity to which God has called you. Draw on specific details from both videos to support your response.

Any topic (writer’s choice)

December 9, 2020 Leave a comment APA (edition "APA 6"), Marketing

We probably all have read a newspaper at some point in time.  Maybe at some point you have wanted to be a journalist; well, heres your chance.  You will write a print journalism news-story for this assignment with some information that will be given to you below.  You are to write this story as if you have done investigation (as if you were the investigative reporter); and, remember, the information below is what you have found out through your investigation.  You are required to utilize the following information to write a news-story (that is, take the following information and create your story):

This is some of what you found during your investigation..The following information is from a police officer by the name of John Stanton (all of this information is from his filed report):
Michael Jenson was arrested for drunk driving and for running into an elementary schools playground.
The accident happened in a school zone during school hours.
The school was Diane Winborn Elementary School.
The vehicle was traveling east on Prince George Lane when the driver literally drove off the road and into the school yard.
The silver vehicle was a Chevy Silverado.
The accident happened this morning at 9:30 a.m.
The truck has been impounded.
The truck was traveling approximately 55 mph in a 20 mph school speed zone.
Michael has been charged with a DUI (received citation).
Michael has been charged with speeding in a school zone (received citation).
Michael has been charged with reckless driving in a school zone (received citation).
Other information you found in your investigation:
Nobody was hurt from the accident.
The vehicle struck a swing set.
Stanton said: We were very fortunate to not have anyone hurt during this freak accident.
Jensons bail has been set at $3,000.
If convicted, Jenson could face up to five years imprisonment or up to a $75,000 fine.
A teacher form the school witnessed the accident.
The teachers name is Michelle Fogerty (the witness).
Fogerty said: If it wasnt for that swing set, he probably would have driven right into a classroom.  I guess the swing set literally saved some kids lives today.
Fogerty called 911.
A school official, Bob Mitchel (Assistant Principal),  mentioned with a smile: Were gonna have to rebuild that swing in the exact same place.
Helpful Hints:

When we write a news-story, we try to tell the story in present tense.
Most stories are written in the inverted-pyramid style of reporting (see the diagram for clarification/help).  Try to write your story in this style (you will not be penalized if you are unable to successfully write your news-story in this style).
You will have to decide what the more important information is and what the not so important information is.  Consequently, you probably would want to write this news-story by keeping the main information you found in your investigation (which is listed above) as the top element of the inverted-pyramid style of reporting (that is, the most important, newsworthy, or dramatic information).  See the diagram for more information.
Be as accurate as possible.
Be objective, and do not be opinionated.
You will want to check out the following sites before you start writing to get an idea how journalists have to virtually write an everyday basis (the links include tips on lead writing, writing in AP Style, and writing in inverted pyramid format):
https://weekly.blog.gustavus.edu/about/staff/organizing-straight-news-inverted-pyramid-style/ (Links to an external site.)
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/735/04/ (Links to an external site.)
http://www.jem200.com/lecture-notes/the-inverted-pyramid/ (Links to an external site.)
http://themediajungle.wordpress.com/2011/01/25/crash-course-on-ap-style/ (Links to an external site.)
http://www.columbia.edu/itc/journalism/gissler/tips/Tip-ledes.html (Links to an external site.)
The following is an overall model breakdown of the inverted-pyramid (your story should definitely include this format):
Model of The Inverted-Pyramid Style of Reporting.

Integrated Marketing Communication using only website references SEE REQUIREMENTS IN DESCRIPTION

December 9, 2020 Leave a comment APA (edition "APA 6"), Marketing

WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IF IT DOESN’T MEET THESE 5 REQUIREMENTS
#1. Use only references from websites on the internet:
#2. These must be websites with articles that are free for me to access to read
#3. These cannot be websites where I would have to buy a book to see read the reference.
#4. These cannot be websites that require paid subscriptions to read the reference (such as journals)
#5. I have to be able to open the webpage and read the reference.

WRITE A 2 PAGE ESSAY IN APA FORMAT ANSWERING THESE QUESTIONS:

1. What is integrated marketing communications?  Why is this important to marketers and the organization as a whole?

2. What is publicity?  How can publicity be used in marketing?  What is public relations?  How can publicity and public relations be used in marketing?

3. When we say that salespeople are the critical link between the firm and its customers, what does that mean?