Category: English and Literature

Dental related Article abstract

February 10, 2020 3 Comments APA, English and Literature

Abstract

Introduction
    Provides concise, thorough introduction as well as statement of purpose
    Hypothesis clearly stated
Materials and Methods
    Identifies how the problem was studied
    Discusses what test(s) were used
Content
    All necessary components and ideas are detailed and supported, includes factual information, examples and details 
    Concise, comprehensive summary 200 words or less
    Sentences are clear with excellent use of grammar, spelling, and punctuation
    APA format for citation
Results and Conclusion
    Clear and organized
    Provides thorough description of data collected
    Interprets results and evaluates what they mean to the project

Any topic (writer’s choice)

February 10, 2020 1 Comment APA, English and Literature

Essay #1: Audience and Purpose. 800-1,000 words, APA, double-spaced with title page. The word count and specific public audience must be listed on the Author Note section of the title page. Students will choose an appropriate topic of their choice.

Prompt: Write well-organized essay that is directed toward a specific public audience and has the purpose of provoking thought (see audience purpose slides; also, RFW 1a). This essay must have one thought-provoking image embedded in the text that is captioned.

Essay #1: Audience and Purpose
Essay #1: Audience and Purpose
Criteria    Ratings    Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAudience and Purpose
The essay engages a specific public audience by using an appropriated tone that shows among other things interest in the topic. The purpose is thought-provoking. The topic must be relevant.
10.0 pts
Full Marks
0.0 pts
No Marks
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSharpening Focus
The essay has an engaging introduction that creates a focus/thesis. This focus is evident throughout the essay and does not get off the point.
20.0 pts
Full Marks
0.0 pts
No Marks
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeImproving Organization and Paragraphing.
The essay is well-organized. Transitions are seamless and smooth. Paragraphs work well together by being arranged in a logical manner that carries the essay from beginning to end.
20.0 pts
Full Marks
0.0 pts
No Marks
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStrengthening the Content.
The essay meets the word count range: 800-1,000 words. The scope of the topic is appropriate to this word count. Everything is well-developed; the author has neither said too little nor too much in supporting and developing the thesis. Paragraphs are developed appropriately .
30.0 pts
Full Marks
0.0 pts
No Marks
30.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEditing/sentence revision
The essay has been spell-checked for grammar and punctuation as well as further editing as may be needed.

Sentences have been revised for wordiness and variety. Unnecessary phrases, clauses, and passive voice had bee eliminated. The writing is concise.
10.0 pts
Full Marks
0.0 pts
No Marks
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Formatting
The essay is correctly formatted using the APA Sixth Edition. Double-spaced, Times New Roman 12, indented paragraphs with no gaps, a properly formatted title page, one-inch margins. The intended audience is listed on the Author Note on title page, as well as word count.
10.0 pts
Full Marks
0.0 pts
No Marks
10.0 pts
Total Points: 100.0

Native American

February 10, 2020 1 Comment English and Literature, MLA

Hello everyone,

    For the next two weeks, we are reading three classics of Native American culture. And the writing assignment — a Comparison paper — is due here on Discussion Board (DB) on or

before Feb 19. Pleaes be sure to allow a few days for Tutor.com and for you to correct it. Post the final copy and the Tutor.com review… You are required to use Tutor.com.

If you skip this or it’s late, you lost five points toward your final class grade. (and five points for the other Tutor.com requirement in this class). so to recap, you are using

tutor.com for two assignments (one here and one later); together they are worth 10 points toward your final class grade. But they must be posted on time. Late tutor.com post doesn’t count….

There are no exceptions to tutor.com requirement (except if you choose to use campus tutors, but you have to post the proof of that on on Discussion Board on time….)

1. *”Letter from Chief Seattle”; 2. “Black Elk Speaks”; 3. and Luther Standing Bear. The first is a letter to the settler or invaders and

has a strong theme of respect for people, animals and the planet. The second one is from a mystic

and warrior who was present at The Battle of the Little Big Horn where Custer and the others were killed in battle.

The third is about Native American culture, land, spirit, memory and more. it’s hard to divide things with Native American

and indigenous culture, for the ancients didn’t have such hard categories. Spirituality and art, for example, were often indistinguishable. 

I. Read all three.

*First is Chief Seattle. Read the whole Letter, it’s short and great: 

CHIEF SEATTLE’S LETTER

www.csun.edu/~vcpsy00h/seattle.htm

*For Black Elk Speaks, read Chapter 3 The Great Visions (pages 16-36). As a boy, he had a powerful visions that sustained him. Visions and Vision Quests were very important to

to Native Americans and other indigenous peoples and others around the world. Black Elk became a warrior and medicine man and was present at the Battle of the Little Big Horn,

one of the last great battles between Natives and invaders.

Black Elk Speaks – stuff.samassaveneessa.info
stuff.samassaveneessa.info/docs/BlackElkSpeaks.pdf
Black Elk Speaks – Foreword by Vine Deloria Jr. conception of Black Elk’s tribe, the Oglala Sioux, and others of whom do not, as a rule, even like Indians. The spiritual framework of the pipe ceremonies and the story of Black Elk’s life and vision are well known, and speculations on

For Luther Standing Bear: read Chapter 7: Indian Wisdom. This is from his book, Land of the Spotted Eagle

Land of the Spotted Eagle
https://www.fadedpage.com/showbook.php?pid=20180142
Luther Standing Bear (December 1868 February 20, 1939) was an Oglala Lakota chief notable in American history as a Native American author, educator, philosopher, and actor of the twentieth century.-

II. Comparative Essay. Compare all three and be sure to have one or more very short quotes, double spacing, excellent title and solid complex and interesting thesis…

Sample thesis:

      Chief Seattle, Black Elk and Luther Standing Bear lived in a time of great violence and change but were somehow

able to offer a powerful vision to their time period and to the future….

Sample outline:

1. Thesis and introduction. Some brief bios. Time and place info, etc.

Personal reflections. Wisdom. Contemporary perspective.

2. Chief Seattle and comparisions

3. Black Elk and comparisions

4. Luther Standing Bear and comparisons

5. Conclusion. Tie it all together. Mention them all in one sentence. Have a few sentences.

End on a high note. Keep the reader enticed and wanting more.

best regards

richard

Any topic (writer’s choice)

February 10, 2020 2 Comments English and Literature, Not applicable

READ:
Read our book’s introduction to Olaudah Equiano and our book’s excerpts from his Interesting Narrative (pp. 731-770)
Skim the information on Slave, Freedom, and LIberation Narratives from WSU (link: https://public.wsu.edu/~campbelld/amlit/slave.htm)

This week we’re moving from some of the leading thinkers of the Enlightenment in America to an author who appeals to these Enlightenment ideals to argue for the abolition of slavery. Olaudah Equiano was enslaved during a time when the Enlightenment was having it’s greatest influence in America and in Europe, which may seem ironic given the Enlightenment focus on the value and rights of the individual. While Equiano never explicitly talks about the Enlightenment or any Enlightenment thinkers, notice how his narrative emphasizes his ability to learn new things and use the skills he learns to take control of his life. You might be reminded of Ben Franklin’s attempts to better himself as you read Equiano talk about how he goes from thinking that a ship sails by magic to learning how to manage his own business. Imagine how an audience that admires self-made men like Franklin would react to reading Equiano’s narrative. Is it right to enslave someone who is so clearly capable of managing his own affairs and contributing to society?

Prompt:
One interesting way to view Equiano’s narrative is pinpoint how he appeals to his audience in the text.  Ronald Paul, author of I Whitened My Face, That They Might Not Know Me: Race and Identity in Olaudah Equianos Slave Narrative, argues that Equiano had to adopt a White mask in order to successfully operate in the dominant culture and eventually gain his freedom.  Use your reading of the introduction to the period to help you to put yourself into the mindset of a white eighteenth-century American or Western European who can read and is influenced by the Enlightenment (Equiano’s audience).  Pinpoint a specific instance in which you think Equiano is appealing to the values of someone in this position, and  describe how he appeals to these value and how an audience member might react. You could talk about how Equiano appeals to the ideal of the self-made man, his audience’s attitudes towards economic success or scientific progress, or his audience’s religious attitudes (despite the influence of the Enlightenment, most people at the time held pretty orthodox Christian views). I’d like to see an in-depth discussion here, so don’t just list a string of instances. Explain how Equiano is appealing to his audience

Answer for Scholarship application for engineering university. Topic The world needs engineers with heart. Ones who consider the all-important question: am I making the world a better place? Tell us about a time in your life that you had a positive imp

February 10, 2020 4 Comments APA, English and Literature

I need answer for Scholarship application for engineering university. for my son.

Question is : The world needs engineers with heart. Ones who consider the all-important question: am I making the world a better place? Tell us about a time in your life that you had a positive positive impact on your family, school, or community. Describe the impact you had on those around you, and include why you decided to take action. Don’t forget to explain why this was meaningful to you!

The undergraduate scholarships look for students who have made an impact to exhibit leadership in their involvement with volunteer activities in the community My son is very talented pianist and actively involved with many youth community activities. He took Initiative to help organize a Christian contemporary concert in September 2018 named Acts 4:12. Acts 4:12 was arranged with the intentions of raising funds for the flood victims in Kerala, India. He was appointed as the band director and was responsible for the arrangement and production of the performances for 20+ songs in different languages. The concert fully sold out the Hammerson Hall at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga and was a huge success. He also further has made many meaningful contributions to his church and community through his many leadership positions in various ministries. He is the choir director of the youth choir at St Alphonsa Cathedral, the assistant choir director for St. Francis Xaviers 1:30pm Sunday mass, the prayer meeting coordinator for the Jesus Youth Teens ministry, the leader of the Young Missionaries of Christ music ministry, a dynamic speaker for retreats, and has helped with the organization of numerous conferences, seminars, retreats and other events for the youth.

L04 Group Communication Writing Assignment

February 10, 2020 1 Comment APA, English and Literature

Submission Requirements
400 to about 650 words, but certainly no more than 800 words.
Include the word count at the end of your response, like this: Words: 582
Submit to the relevant dropbox as a Word Document (doc or docx) or a PDF file.
Write the response in Standard American English. This includes using full sentences, indented paragraphs, and proper spelling and punctuation.  Be sure to double space your submission.
Place course concepts you use in bold. Example: Early on our group developed an unusual norm about taking turns in conversation… (Note that your goal is still to demonstrate a rich understanding of the course material, though, and not merely to spam vocabulary.)
If the only source you use is the textbook, you do not need to submit a works cited list.
Prompt
Watch and analyze this video of three conversations, using concepts covered in the reading and modules for this lesson.  You might want to watch the video more than once to note all the verbal and nonverbal behaviors:

https://vimeo.com/6278573/0c8dd26972 (Links to an external site.)

(Links to an external site.)

Part 1: Analyze the first conversation by exploring how four specific nonverbal behaviors affected the climate, keeping in mind that the climate can change over time.

Part 2: Analyze the second conversation in terms of social presence and two other concepts of your choosing, explaining how these influenced the attitudes of the two participants.

Part 3: Analyze the third conversation by using three concepts from the readings on listening, plus at least one other concept of your choosing. 

Evaluation
Overall, you are being evaluated on your ability to clearly demonstrate your understanding of the course material covered in both the reading and this lesson, and to apply it to a specific communication event.  Specific criteria are as follows:

Accurate use of course concepts, including selecting the most appropriate term for the situation you describe: 10 points
Explanation depth, demonstrating an awareness of the complexity of verbal and nonverbal communication behaviors: 15 points
Writing quality is consistent with Standard American English, and attends to clarity, mechanics, and proofreading: 5 points
Please review the rubric below prior to completing the assignment so you are aware of the grading criteria.

Reading Assessment

February 10, 2020 3 Comments APA, English and Literature

The purpose of this assignment is to assess one struggling reader. I have attached a sample data form for you to follow as an outline.

The assessment (Test 6) is also attached. Although you don’t have an actual student to administer the test to, the data must reflect as if you have assessed a struggling reader.

Communication

February 10, 2020 2 Comments English and Literature, MLA

Watch the above 20 minute TED Talk, “Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are”
Write a two-three page essay reflecting on each the below questions:
Do you generally agree with Amy Cuddy’s premise? Restate her main thesis briefly, then explain why or why not you agree.
Can verbal communication have the same impact on you self esteem?  Why or why not? Use the information from the chapters you read this week to articulate your answers; but note there is no “right” answer. I want to hear your opinion!
Give one example where you believe your body language shapes who you are, and one example where body language will not take you far enough. (IE think of a time when YOU think a power pose could really help, and when you would need much more than a pose to accomplish a specific goal.)
Critique Ms. Cuddy’s delivery. How were her verbal and nonverbal speech elements? Be specific, give examples that are pros and cons.
Although this is not a speech, the tips in chapters 8-13, and 24-26 and the reading,  “Speech Analysis How to Study and Critique a Speech” from this unit will really help you with this!
Be sure you include these key elements for your Reflection:
Re-review Prep Content: ISC – Guidelines for all Written Assignments

sociology 410

February 10, 2020 1 Comment English and Literature, MLA

Answer some of these questions while referring to the readings.
Last week, we discussed how public opinion of science has been politicized over time. How does Gauchat elaborate on his earlier findings in Gauchat 2015? What does he have to say about the political and research funding implications of the publics trust in science?

In Medvetz 2008, how does Bourdieus theoretical framework clarify the role of and influences in private research and policy organizations?

In Leslie et al 2015, how do assumptions of innate brilliance influence the composition of different fields of experts? Is there such a thing as innate talent? Why or why not?

What are some of the challenges of understanding why women are underrepresented in STEM fields?