Discuss setting funtionsin A Rose for Emily. How or why is the setting necessary for your understanding of what the story is all about? Is there a relationship between setting and characters in the story? How is the setting presented or described? What kind of language is used?
The research paper is worth 16% of your grade. You will select a topic in the area of cognition (preferably based on some theoretical issue discussed in your textbook) and conduct a library search (using the PsycInfo database) to find research evidence supporting or refuting this theory, and then present a cohesive summary of your findings in APA style. More information on APA style can be found in the Resources link in the menu. The majority of this evidence must come from “primary source” journal articles in which the details of the experimental procedures are spelled out so that you can critically evaluate the conclusions reached by the authors. You should not rely heavily on “secondary sources” such as textbooks, review-type articles, or those articles already discussed in the text. In other words, 3 you’ll need to find several new articles relevant to your topic on your own. You are also not allowed to use general internet sources (such as Wikipedia or other internet sites). You will summarize and critically evaluate the scientific sources in your paper, discussing how they support or refute the theory in question. Your paper should discuss a minimum of 3 or 4 primary source articles, but can include secondary source articles or articles discussed in your text as additional support for your position for or against the theory.
1. Brief History (no more than 2 pages) 2. Charter 3. Structure of Government Mayor Council Municipal Court School District Special Districts (if any) 4. Administrative Structure 5. Elected Officials, Elections, Politics 6. Budget: Taxes and Expenditures 7. Community Power 8. Issues and Conclusions
discuss the main characters in the movie lying to be perfect. Discuss at least three themes.
You will complete this assignment once you have finished the Serial Podcast. Using course content from lectures, your textbook and the podcast answer the following questions. Please make sure that you are including examples from lectures and/or the text in your answer to demonstrate an understanding of the content discussed over the course of the semester. Now that you have heard it all, what is your opinion of Adnan’s guilt? What would your verdict be if you were on that jury (keeping in mind that the verdict and your opinion may not be the same)? Explain what evidence persuades you the most to your opinion? Explain what evidence persuades you the most to your verdict (if it’s different)? This assignment is 15% of your grade (150 points total). You will be graded on quality of your writing, organization of ideas, evidence of critical thinking skills, proper APA citation, and grammar. Papers should be no less than 3 pages and no more than 5 pages in length. Please do not include a cover page. NOTE: WRITER MUST HAVE LISTENED TO THE PODCAST, “SERIAL” TO BE ABLE TO WRITE THIS PAPER
This assignment requires you to read ONE book in Political Science (or a closely related field) and write a book review. Your review should do the following: describe the book in sufficient detail, and then develop a critical argument about it. In other words, say something meaningful about the book. In order to describe the book, you need to lay out the general subject and provide the context for the book. Then you should describe the contents – what is addressed and how does each piece fit into the author’s argument? What is the chosen methodology? In the second part of your review, you will present your critical comments. Are you convinced by the author’s argument? Is there anything about the book that you find particularly compelling? Can you find any serious flaws in this book? Are there other ways to study this subject that the author does not consider?
“In gaining knowledge, each area of knowledge uses a network of ways of knowing.” Discuss this statement with reference to two areas of Knowledge. “Knowledge within a discipline develops according to the principles of natural selection.” How useful is this metaphor? “The knower’s perspective is essential in the pursuit of knowledge.” To what extent do you agree? “Without application in the world, the value of knowledge is greatly diminished.” Consider this claim with respect to two areas of knowledge. To what extent do the concepts that we use shape the conclusions that we reach? “In knowledge there is always a trade-off between accuracy and simplicity.” Evaluate this statement in relation to two areas of knowledge. answer one of these questions
The paper must be between 15-20 pages, in APA formatting, and include an introduction, literature review, methodology of study, and conclusion. The project will be broken into component parts over the semester, and each student will work with the professor in developing the project. Please see the online file submission area for the grading rubric. Define a clear project topic Additionally, we will be exploring key issues three the ‘three lenses’ of biblical worldview in business: Work – Community – Stewardship – Carefully consider the topics that interest you and areas that need further academic exploration. Additionally, be sure to utilize one of the leadership models explained in Leadership: Theory and Practice as a backdrop for your assignment. b. Create a thesis statement c. Identify and execute a research methodology d. Contains a solid literature review 10-15 scholarly sources Now that you know some of the history of your topic (literature review) and you have a solid research question that you’re trying to answer (thesis statement) it is time to work towards actually answering that question. Again, it is important that you are asking a question that is addressable with the time and constraints of the project. For example, conducting a longitudinal (several weeks, months, or years) study of Fortune 500 leaders would not be addressable for a project of this size because of the timeline and the scale. However, conducting a case study of a small group at your workplace might be! The first step in the answering process is to determine what type of information is needed to answer the question, along with the best method for obtaining that data. This is called the ‘research method’. As you might imagine, there are a number of research methods, and not all will be appropriate for each question. This week you will work on determining the most appropriate method, so you can conduct your data collection over the next few weeks. e. Collect research data Now that you have researched your topic, developed a thesis, determined a methodology, it is time to conduct your research by collecting data. Depending on the methodology selected, you may be conducting survey’s, examining previously collected data, or conducting interviews. Now that you know some of the history of your topic (literature review) and you have a solid research question that you’re trying to answer (thesis statement) it is time to work towards actually answering that question. Over this week and next, collect your data. We will then move to the next phase of data analysis after our data has been collected. After we have data, we must determine what the means and how it informs the question that we’re seeking to answer in our thesis statement. Depending on the research methodology and the data collected, you will have will have to analyze your data in a specific way that fits those two pieces. While it may seem complicated, don’t over think it. If you selected a study that is addressable within the scope of this project, the data shouldn’t be too overwhelming. I know this is a large and scary project, but it is meant to push you beyond your current level. I know you can do this! f. Solidify a conclusion Grading criteria Format: The format is clean, clear, and effectively adds to communicating the main idea(s) • Paper conforms to APA 6th edition standards; • Free from errors in spelling and grammar No Points 0points Below Expectations 6points Meets Expectations 7points Above Expectations 8points Exceeds Expectations 9points Far Exceeds Expectations 10points Content: All of the main ideas for the assignment are covered in sufficient detail and within the word count limits. • Meets the page/word count minimum & limits; • Includes course material as sources; • Includes relevant outside sources; • Integration of biblical principles; • Applies concepts or personal examples; No Points 0points Below Expectations 18points Meets Expectations 21points Above Expectations 24points Exceeds Expectations 27points Far Exceeds Expectations 30points Analysis: The analysis is crisp, thorough, and demonstrates higher-order thinking (i.e. – analysis, synthesis, critique and evaluation) • Applies concepts or personal examples; • Thoughtful and thorough analysis; • Goes beyond repeating information and develops meaning No Points 0points Below Expectations 24points Meets Expectations 28points Above Expectations 32points Exceeds Expectations 36points Far Exceeds Expectations 40points Biblical Integration: Ideas and concepts are not only examined from the technical perspective, but also from a Scriptural basis. • Correctly applied Scripture and biblical principles; • Integrates scriptural truth throughout the paper No Points 0points Below Expectations 12points Meets Expectations 14points Above Expectations 16points Exceeds Expectations 18points Far Exceeds Expectations 20points
Writing to Convince Assignment: Decide on a controversial social issue and write a formal argumentative essay. (A controversial issue involves differing points of view and conflicting claims.) Select an issue you are curious about and will enjoy researching and writing. You will enter the debate with your own argument and articulate your claim/position about the controversy. Think of your argument as identifying a gap in the conversation or extending the debate in some way. Your goal is to argue your position persuasively, adding to the conversation. Since arguer-audience connection is crucial in a persuasive essay, you need to identify a real audience to target your argument. “People who are against my position” is not a specific audience description, so you need to think about your audience in more detailed terms by considering, for example, their stance, reasons for taking that position, their moral and ethical values, political and religious beliefs, assumptions about society and culture, age, gender, social status, and possible objections to your argument. Imagine that you will present your argument in front of this audience. Part I: Requirements for the Essay You must use at least 6 academic and credible sources in this paper. At least 3 of these sources should be from ASU library databases. (Please watch the videos in the “Research Help” module for reference.) All sources should be incorporated into the essay effectively by using signal phrases and cited correctly according to APA style. (Please watch the videos in the “Documenting Sources” module for help.) Prior to writing the rough draft, you will research your topic using ASU library databases and the Internet and map out your ideas for the essay by completing a relevant discussion board and an eBook assignment. Your argument should be targeted for a specific audience and developed using 2-3 audience-based reasons. These are reasons that are rooted in your audience’s values and beliefs, reasons that will sound the most convincing for them. You should also identify 2-3 counter-arguments that your audience may raise to challenge you and respond to them by either refuting or conceding to them. You will complete a relevant discussion assignment to help you with this audience requirement. You should use the rhetorical appeals (logos, pathos, and ethos) effectively with your target audience and purpose in mind. Your tone and diction should also be appropriate for this audience. Ask yourself how you will appeal to your audience’s intellect and make a logical argument, engage them emotionally and appeal to their values/beliefs, and how you will come across as a credible, trustworthy writer. Overused Topics: Unless you have a personal connection to the topic and have obtained permission from your instructor, don’t focus your project on any of following issues, as they either a) are too generic or common, b) don’t promote creative idea generation, or c) lack sufficient depth. Instead, challenge yourself to research and learn about a topic that you don’t know much about. Abortion, death penalty, decriminilization of marijuana, euthanasia, eating disorders or body image, global warming, negative effects of the media, religion or God, stem cells or cloning, steroids, recycling, homelessness, gun control, sex education, animal testing, gay marriage, immigration, vaccination. Length and Format: 1500-2000 words of typed text (excluding the References list) double-spaced and in APA style. It must be submitted as a Word document as doc, docx, or rtf file — not pages or odt.