Day: April 15, 2021

Short Essay: The Age of Reconnaissance: Exploration and Conquest

April 15, 2021 Leave a comment History, Undergraduate

Read from: The Age of Reconnaissance, J. H. Parry

    Chapter 8 (131-145)
    Chapter 9 (146-162)
    Chapter 12 (190-206)
    Chapter 19 (303-319)

Write a five to seven page paper about the voyages of the Age of Discovery and the consequences of them for colonialism and empire. This essay needs to address the following questions:

From Chapter 8:

    What was the exploration of the West African coast a preliminary of?
    What is the Treaty of Alcaovas? What were the terms of the agreement?
    Who is Bartolomeu Dias? Why is he significant?
    Why wasnt Dias voyage immediately followed up with another voyage around Africa?

From Chapter 9:

    How did Columbus come to the conclusion that he could reach Asia from Europe?
    On Columbus return, why did the Spanish monarchs turn to the pope for help?
    What did the pope do?
    What was Portugals response? What did John II achieve?
    What was the immediate objective of Columbus second voyage?
    Did Columbus believe he landed in Asia? Did other Europeans also believe this?
    Who is John Cabot? Why is he significant?
    Who is Amerigo Vespucci? Why is he significant?
    Who is Ferdinand Magellan? Why is he significant? What was his goal? What country did he sail for?
    What is the Treaty of Zaragoza (1529)?
    What was the result of the discovery of Magellans strait?

From Chapter 12:

    How were the Portuguese able to dominate the eastern trade routes for a hundred years?
    Who was Sir Francis Drake? Briefly describe his mission and voyage.
    How were the Dutch able to challenge the Portuguese?
    Who is Jan Pieterszoon Coen? Why is he significant?
    Why did the Dutch set up a colony at the Cape in South Africa (1652)?

From Chapter 19:

    What problem did the European empires overseas create?
    In the sixteenth century, which country led the rest of Europe in law, government, and jurisprudence?
    On what did the Spanish crown officially base its right to rule the Indies?
    What is the doctrine of universal papal dominion? Was it universally accepted? What was the objection to it?
    Who is Francisco de Vitoria? What was his argument concerning war and conquest?
    Bartolome de las Casas? What did he argue in regard to the rights of the Indians? What authority did he argue that the Pope had? What does he say are the duties of kings?
    Who is Juan Gins de Seplveda? What was his argument about just war and conquest? How was his work received?
    What happened at Valladolid (1550)? Did it have any impact of the Spanish Crown?
    Who you do agree with las Casas or Seplveda? Why?

Classical Archaeology

April 15, 2021 Leave a comment Humanities, Undergraduate

1.  Compare the frescoes of the Knossos palace to those found in the West Building at Akrotiri on Thera.  Do their subjects indicate differing ways of life by those inhabiting these buildings?  Do their color palates differ, and if so do these differences imply different levels of wealth?  Feel free to make any other comparisons you believe are appropriate.

2. Compare the approaches of Heinrich Schliemann and Sir Arthur Evans to their excavations.  Do the thirty years between the start of their excavations (1870 for Troy; 1900 for Knossos) bring any changes to Evans management?  Do both men do things no archaeologist would do today?

3. Mysterious scripts called Linear A and Linear B were unearthed on Crete (A) and at Mycenae (B).  Michael Ventris and John Chadwick with the assistance of Alice Kober broke the code of Linear B.  Within the last ten years, several archaeologists have claimed at least partial decoding of Linear A.
    What are the characteristics of each?  Why are there special challenges in decoding Linear A?  Based on your research and on what we have said, do you believe that the decoding of Linear A has been successful?

Be sure to start with a clear thesis of your own and use specific references to the Odyssey to support your thesis.

4. The Acropolis of Athens, the citadel of the city, has mythic and historical connections with the founding of the city datable to at least the tenth-century Mycenaean period.  Select ONE of these mythic associations and relate it to the topographical placement of its buildings and / or paths of access.

You might (but by no means must) consider the Panathenaic procession and the route it traveled to dress the statue of the goddess; OR the contest of Athena and Poseidon for the naming of the city and its location on the citadel; OR one of the variants on the birth of Erechtheus and the placement of the Erechtheum; OR any other you may prefer.

5. Select and discuss one of the buildings or areas of the Agora of Athens and consider its placement.  Does its immediate vicinity have any special relevance, whether practical or historical, to its function?

You might (but by no means must) consider one of the stoai (sing. stoa); OR the tholos; OR the metroon; OR the law courts and empanelment of the dikastes; OR any other building or area which you believe has an important municipal function.

6. The ancient pilgrimage sites we have discussed have common features, not only in their location but in their function(s).  Choose any TWO noting how they compare and differ as well as how such comparisons and differences complement their function(s).

Special Interests, Media, and Technology Presentation

April 15, 2021 Leave a comment APA (edition "APA 6"), Other

Create a 3 slide Microsoft PowerPoint presentation (NO NEED FOR INTRODUCTION OR CONCLUSION SLIDES) including speaker notes, in which you discuss various influences on the following:

-Summarize and critique the influential differences between the general public  and the National Rifle Association (NRA) on agency policies or practices.

Include a minimum of one peer reviewed reference.

Format your presentation consistent with APA guidelines.

Book review on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (Children, Adolescents, and Adults) 1st Edition Authors: Book by Jennifer J. Thomas and Kamryn T. Eddy

April 15, 2021 Leave a comment Health Care and Life Sciences, Undergraduate

Book:

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (Children, Adolescents, and Adults) 1st Edition
Authors: Book by Jennifer J. Thomas and Kamryn T. Eddy

Format:

4 pages; 12pt Times New Roman Font; 1.5 line spacing; Normal Margins

1) Introduction (one or two paragraphs) Bibliographic information (author, title, date of publication, publisher, number of pages, type of book) – Brief overview of the theme, purpose and your evaluation
2) Summary of the content (about two pages) – Brief summary of the key points of each chapter or group of chapters – Paraphrase the information and provide short quotes (cited in-text) when appropriate. 
3) Evaluation and conclusion (about one page) – Give your opinion about the book. Is the book easy to read or confusing? Is the book interesting, entertaining, instructive? Is the book evidenced-based?  Does the information/recommendations align with other experts?  Does the author support his arguments well? What are the books greatest strengths and weaknesses? Who would you recommend the book to?

Case study

April 15, 2021 Leave a comment APA (edition "APA 6"), Health Care and Life Sciences

Ms. Vance, age 28 years, has noticed urgency, frequency, and dysuria recently, as well as an unusual odor to the urine. Urinalysis indicated a heavy concentration of Escherichia coli in the urine, some pus, and WBCs. Ms. T was prescribed antibiotics, which she took for the first few days. This seemed to give her relief, but she then stopped taking the medication. Within a few days, the symptoms returned, but she decided to just live with it.
Question 1
Explain why women are predisposed to cystitis.
Question 2
What preventive measures are important in reducing recurrence?
Question 3
Discuss other signs and symptoms that may indicate cystitis
Question 4
What potential problems may she experience if she does not adhere to the treatment prescribed?
Mr. Rader, age 52 years, is undergoing a routine physical examination for his employer. During palpation of the prostate, the physician noted a hard nodule on the glands periphery. Lab tests revealed an elevated PSA level. The remainder of the examination did not reveal any other abnormalities.
Question 1
Using the information given, discuss the presentation of cancer of the prostate.
Question 2
Discuss the predisposing factors for prostate cancer and identify the high-risk groups
Question 3
Discuss the variation in the growth and course of this type of cancer.
Question 4
Discuss how the decision to treat or not to treat is made early in the course of prostate cancer.
Question 5
If metastasis occurs, what additional manifestations will occur, and how will they be treated?
Mr. Filstrup is a 38-year-old man in overall good health who has been complaining about an aching pain in his knees when working around the house and often when simply walking. He has noticed that his knees feel hard and tight. His history indicates that he has always been involved in athletics and was on the college football team, but recently family responsibilities and work have not made it easy for him to exercise.
Question 1
Relate Mr. Filstrups case history to the pathophysiology of osteoarthritis.
Question 2
How do anti-inflammatory drugs and analgesics help Mr. Filstrup deal with this form of arthritis? Why is moderate, nonweight-bearing exercise recommended?
Question 3
What is the probable prognosis for Mr. Filstrup?

Strategic Social Media Planning Process

April 15, 2021 Leave a comment English and Literature, Undergraduate

i have attached the study unit and assignment booklet fyi

Singapore, ranging from the FMCG, Services, Manufacturing or Retail industry) and you are responsible for the marketing communications of a product or service (select one of your choice).
The past year was particularly challenging for your company due to the global pandemic. Hence, the Marketing Director of your company has asked you to reassess the current publicity and promotional efforts of your product/service using social media.
You have been tasked to engage in strategic social media management. You may make relevant assumptions about the current situation of your company.
Upon providing a clear background of your selected product/service (5 marks), come up with a social media strategy by completing the following task.

i would like to me the M1 telco marketing guy

there are 3 telcos in Singapore Singtel Starhub and M1, Singtel has a fully digital plan,
https://www.gomo.sg/mobile?gclid=Cj0KCQjw0caCBhCIARIsAGAfuMzjykfCfhrREBvKU9VJxXd3C7771UEgN9hlTEfNTKp_n_fg3Hfpk2IaAvC3EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Starhub
https://www.giga.com.sg/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw0caCBhCIARIsAGAfuMyjo6qyzJ1uoas6EpDm23WTfXgbe_P9zUV9RSEEl99tWpl95GBHZGoaAnc1EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

But M1 does not have any, so for this assignment, I,m responsible for marketing communications with plan social media plan for M! to introduce a Fully digital plan? example choose plan on-line delivered to your doorstep, any issues chat on-line to resolve…

english

April 15, 2021 Leave a comment English and Literature, Undergraduate

Part1. you’re going to provide feedback on your three classmates’ drafts. Please review the directions above on how to give peer critique and the numbered items I have below.(150words each)

I’m not concerned with your titles, minor punctuation errors, or your grammar so you don’t need to write about that! Instead, focus on larger, structural issues such as:

1. Are there two characters who know each other?
2. Is the conflict evident? What’s the story about?
3. What’s driving the story? Does the story begin in media res, which leads to why today? What is different about today than any other day? Some things to think about: If the story covers a large amount of time, does it need to? Can the story be told in a shorter amount of time? Can the crux of the story exist over an afternoon? Over dinner? Do you need all the zipping from one place to another?
4. What is at stake in this story? That is, what is the character risking with his/her/their actions or behavior? A marriage or relationship? A job? Their house? Something needs to be at-stake externally.
5. Is the main character active or passive? Does the main character only observe the action or does s/he/they participate–say things, move around–in the story?
6. Does the writer effectively use sensory detail? Can you picture the setting? What’s the most memorable image and why? Are strong, colorful verbs used?
7. Are there cliches or stereotypes in the story? Be gentle, but direct when pointing them out.
8. Is the story in first person or limited third? Do you only go into the head/thoughts/feelings of the main character (first & third limited) or does the narrator shift the POV, going into the head/thoughts/feelings of more than one character (omniscient)? Remember, the story should be told either in first or limited third.

Part2. Post your summary of John Cheever’s story using the summary evaluation. Turn your summary + one of your other paragraphs of analysis into turn it in. (150 words)

SUMMARY EVALUATION

1. Authors name + Title of the text

2. Main topic of text is paraphrased (Topic is the literal, concrete sequence of events)

3. Main purpose of text is paraphrased (Purpose is what the story’s themes are)

4. Summary is 2-4 sentences long

5. Summary is in your own words (no quotations)

6. Vivid and precise verbs & transitions are used

7. Proofread

8. An author is always referred to by their last name (Gilman) not first (Charlotte)

Part 2-1. In about 150 words, try to map Ned’s conflict and how Cheever shows us Ned’s conflict. To do this, name his conflict. Then, analyze how Cheever shows Ned’s conflict by analzying the setting (weather, pool details, Ned’s mood, etc) at some of the pool’s in the beginning compared to a few of the pools later.

There is harmony–by harmony I mean Ned is in harmony with his environment and the people in it–in the beginning, but the weather changes as the story progresses.

Be sure to do some citing from the text.