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From the book “From Totems to Hip Hop: A Multicultural Anthology of Poetry Across the Americas 1900-2002” by Ishmael Reed, on page 49, the poem Chicago by Sandburg, do the following: what specific thought-provoking ideas centered around either the issue of identity or self-perception. What do you think is the main message

conveyed around one of these central issues, and how do the poem’s details and literary elements

(diction/tone, imagery, figurative language, symbols, etc.) help to reveal this message? Write an essay in

which you analyze the poem’s specific details and literary devices to help you support your ideas about this

message.

Things you need to pay attention to:

• an original and insightful thesis statement that highlights the particular issue that the poem raises

• accurate use of information (specifics, details, quotes, etc.) from the poem to support your ideas

• insightful and sophisticated analysis and discussion of the poem’s literary elements and details

(Show your depth in your insight!)

• development of your own ideas with coherent and clear explanations

• unity (Ideas, thoughts, analysis, reactions and so forth must always directly connect to your thesis.)

• coherence (Use transitions to link ideas between your paragraphs and within your paragraphs.)

• organization (Ideas must follow a logical organizational pattern. Ideas shouldn’t jump around.)

• clarity and presentation—word usage, sentences, logic, format, structure and so on

• editing and correctness—essay should be error-free (spelling, grammar, punctuation, formatting, etc.)

• accurately/correctly cited quotes and Work Cited page (MLA format)

• an original and creative title for your essay

Choose one out of the ten of the “Nurse of the Future Competencies Model” (developed by Massachusetts department of higher education).

I chose communication as the most important competency for Nursing.

consider the brand and products in the ice cream market within the uk

WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT # 1.

1 .Survey Findings

· Summarize (in 1 pages) key findings from your Survey of Mental Health Services.

· Offer any analysis, interpretations, insights which you found interesting or surprising.

· Were there any obvious gaps in needed services? If so, what would you recommend?

2. Health Topics

National Institute on Aging. National Institutes of Health

www.nia.nih.gov

· Click onto “Health and Aging.”

· Then, Click onto “A-Z Health Topics Index.”

· Select TWO for review

From the Required Reading: www.nia.nih.gov “A-Z Health Topics”

· Select two topics which interest you for review.

· Create a Summarizing Report, which highlights key information about the two health topics. Total: about 2 pages, which include both Health Topics.

WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT # 2

Topic: A Training Proposal – Developing Cultural Sensitivities and Competencies
In response to a projected growth of a culturally diverse Older Adult population who may need Senior Care services, your local community has invited you to submit a training proposal on “Developing Cultural Sensitivities and Competencies.”

In about 3 pages, please address the following components in your proposal:

The city is BOSTON MASS and it’s a LARGE city
Part A:

•Identify your target audience (e.g., religious, civic, senior centers).

•Briefly describe your community’s geographical area and population (e.g., rural, suburban, large city). Is your community already culturally diverse?
Part B:

· What Cultural Characteristics will you address?

· Identify specific components you will include.

· Provide your rationale for the above.
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT # 3

Topic: Spiritual Challenges and Opportunities

Based upon your personal observations and experiences, as well as our Study Notes and Readings,

please respond (in about two pages) to the following two questions:

1. What are the top three or four Spiritual Challenges facing our current Older Adult population? Discuss your reasons for selecting these particular challenges.

2. In speaking of the Spiritual Opportunities of Aging, Father McKevitt asserts that “viewing the world from the edge of life” can be a unique time which offers gifts and opportunities only available in old age.
· How do you interpret his assertion?

· Do you agree/disagree? Why / why not?

TAKE ON THE ROLE OF A CONSULTANCY FIRM WHO HAVE WRITTEN THIS REPORT. WHILST YOUR EVALUATION WILL FOCUS ON THE OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT ISSUES,YOUR REPORT WILL MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THESE, FOR G4S MIGHT STRENGTHEN OPERATION IN THE EVENT OF FUTURE.
Your Report will be structured as follows:

1} introduction

2} Method

3} Findings

4} Recommendations

5} Bibliography {not inclusive in word count}

6} Appendices {not inclusive in the word count}

Paper: Kolb’s Theory of Experiential Learning

Master’s degree level brochure
Brochure
Be creative in making a brochure using the information from the major paper Kolb’s Theory of Experiential Learning. (The research paper will be attached).
A brochure is another way to emphasize your key points.
• Use of pictures/symbols enhances your message.

Disorderly Women: Gender and Labor Militancy in the Appalachian South

The report will be graded on the description and characterization of its subject (what technology is presented: 25%), on the account of its historical origins and context (from what era it is: 25%), and on your evaluation of its display as a historical and technological artefact (how well it is presented in your opinion, with reasons: 35%). Therefore, it is in essence a report on fieldwork. Nevertheless, it must include a bibliography of at least three scholarly books (with footnotes) or papers published in scholarly journals.

You have been hired by the newly elected Governor/Mayor of your selected municipality, Allen Devine. He is requesting an analysis of the financial health of the state/city.

Write a 6 page consultants report on the financial health of the city. Address the following questions:

How has management described its financial position in the CAFR, and do you agree?

Is this position supported by the financial statements?

Perform a high level ratio analysis and describe what the results could indicate.

Depending on the result of your analysis, suggest a solution to any deficiencies or a potential to increase services.

Watch:

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (Amazon and also available on Netflix)

Alternatively, you can read the novel the film is based on written by Ken Kesey.

Pay close attention to the relationship of Nurse Ratched and McMurphy (though it is hard not to.)

Do yourself a favor and don’t read the questions until after you have watched the movie if you don’t want to have the plot spoiled.

Main characters:

Jack Nicholson as Randle McMurphy
Louise Fletcher as Nurse Ratched
William Redfield as Dale Harding
Will Sampson as “Chief” Bromden
Brad Dourif as Billy Bibbit
Sydney Lassick as Charlie Cheswick
Danny DeVito as Martini
Christopher Lloyd as Max Taber
Dean Brooks as Dr. John Spivey
William Duell as Jim Sefelt
Vincent Schiavelli as Bruce Frederickson
Delos V. Smith as Scanlon
Michael Berryman as Ellis
Nathan George as Attendant Washington
Lan Fendors as Nurse Itsu
Mimi Sarkisian as Nurse Pilbow
Marya Small as Candy
Scatman Crothers as Orderly Turkle
Louisa Moritz as Rose
Christopher Campagna as Ruckly

1. For Randle McMurphy, Nurse Ratched, and three other characters listed above: identify their archetype, briefly explain the characteristics of the archetype if it is not one listed in the introduction, and list actions that match the characteristics.

2. How does Nurse Ratched control the ward? Pay attention to the conversation between Billy and Nurse Ratched after the “date”.

3. There are five times when McMurphy could escape: after he climbs the fence, after the security falls asleep, while Billy is on his “date”, when the orderly asks him to just give him the keys, and after Billy commits suicide. For each explain, why he doesn’t leave? Then is there an overall reason why? Does McMurphy want to stay?

4. Why does McMurphy take the patients on a fishing trip? Is he trying to teach them something? or just being selfish? Or a little of both? If he is teaching them something, then what is it?

5. What does the title mean? Who flies over the cuckoo’s nest?

6. Is McMurphy mentally insane? What evidence do you have either way?

7. Was McMurphy a dangerous man? Was his punishment justified for the setting of the book 1960’s? Would it still be justified today?

8. Why does Nurse Ratched seem to despise McMurphy? Is this logical? Is she somehow responsible for McMurphy outburts and then ulimately his fate? Provide evidence from the movie.

9. Write a plot line for McMurphy.

10. What would the theme with McMurphy as the protagonist be?

11. What is this film/novel about? What dichotomy is being suggested by Ratched and the hospital vs. the patients? Could it be Good vs. evil? Power & authority vs. freedom? Repression vs. expression? Women vs. men? The machine vs. nature?

12. In the novel, Chief Bromden narrates the story and could be seen as the protagonist Would that change the theme?

13. In the novel, Chief Bromden tells us that Nurse Ratched is hiding her humanity and feminity behind a mask of animosity. We do not see this at all in the film. Would this change the archetype you identified her with? Why or why not?

14. Was it morally right for Cheif Bromden to suffocate McMurphy? Explain.

15. Chief Bromden accomplishes two things McMurphy failed at: lifts the bathroom control panel and escapes. Does this make him a better character than McMurphy?