Polytechnique and Boyhood
Compare and contrast the use of temporal ellipsis in Polytechnique and Boyhood. In what way does ellipsis function as narrative device and to what effect?
Critical discussion of an evidence-based approach. Discuss an empirical research study on the use of best known interventions or behavioral approach used to address this problem (40 pts).
In this section you will select an empirical study from a professional refereed journal and provide a critical analysis that includes:
Purpose of the study.
Description of the setting where the study took place: hospital, community agency, mental health facility, college or university, etc.
Discussion of the sample: mentally ill, college students, adults, children, adolescents, gender, race/ethnicity/culture. How many started? How many completed? If there were significant number of dropouts, did the authors discuss why this happened?
What was the research hypothesis?
General description of methodology: How were the participants selected? Random selection/assignment? Experimental design? Quasi-experimental? Control group? Pre-post?
Describe the intervention: What took place during the actual treatment sessions? [This is an important aspect of this assignment so be sure to select a study that describes the intervention used.] How was the intervention delivered? Individual? Group? Daily? Weekly? Was there homework?
How was progress measured? How frequent? What instruments were used to measure the study variables?
What were the research outcomes/findings? Did the findings support the hypothesis? Were there significant differences/changes? Non-significant?
What conclusions were presented? What recommendations did the authors make for further research?
In your own words what are the strengths and/or limitations of this study. What did you find particularly helpful from this study?
In your own words critique the effectiveness of this strategy with this duel diagnosis.
In your own words discuss what treatment challenges a social worker might find when working with this disorder. Consider possible issues related to values and ethics, client resistance, family, socio/economic/cultural issues (race/ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, poverty), or any other relevant issues that you deem appropriate.
Implication for social work practice
1. Does capitalism promote or undermine individual freedom? Compare and contrast Friedman and McNally on their respective conceptions of capitalism, individual freedom and the relation between them.
A report is a clearly structured document in which the writer identifies and examines issues, events, or findings of an investigation.
Format: Reports have three main parts:
(i) Introduction / Executive Summary
(ii) Analysis / Body
(iii) Conclusion / Recommendations (if required)
Sample Report Question:
“Climate is the average conditions of the atmosphere for a particular area of the earth over a long period”. Geography for Australian Citizens, Parker et al
With the above statement in mind you are to write a report about Australia’s climate. In your answer you are to:
• Identify Australia’s climate zones.
• Describe the significant features of each of the climate zones
• Explain the reasons for Australia’s diverse climate zones
1. What are the common features of a pilgrimage? Why is the Run for the Wall considered a pilgrimage? Use this website and your course materials.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGicwq98YWY
2. The global economy has brought prosperity to millions, but it also threatens to blur and even obliterate rich cultural traditions. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Use this website and your course materials to support your opinion.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/earthpulse/globalization.html
3. Using the following website and course materials, discuss the status of women.
http://www.theguardian.com/global-development/ng-interactive/2014/feb/04/womens-rights-country-by-country-interact
4. Look at the following websites. Click on Internships. Imagine that you are applying for a position. Choose one and write a cover letter explaining why you are interested in that position.
http://www.culturalsurvival.org/publications/cultural-survival-quarterly/none/internships-cultural-survival
http://nmai.si.edu/connect/internships/
http://moa.ubc.ca/programs/
http://www.peacevillages.org/PemonIndigenous.html
5. Choose any Disney cartoon and analyze its depiction of gender. What cultural construction of gender is being put forth? Provide examples from the cartoon. Apply course materials to your discussion.
6. Many have felt that with the advance of technology and Western scientific investigation, irrational religious beliefs gradually would fade away to be replaced by logical knowledge. Has this been the case? Your answer must include examples from Part Eight in Spradley & McCurdy.
TITLE: Sustainability Report for Gorilla Health Bars pty ltd.
1. Executive summary
1.1 Purpose:
• To analyse the current situation of Gorilla Health Bars pty ltd (GHB), in terms of their approach to sustainability.
• Secondly, to make recommendations to GHB on how to incorporate more sustainable business practice, which they will benefit from in the future. Describe only what you will do in the final report
1.2 Scope of the investigation:
• Information will be derived a range of data sources, including company reports, books and academic journals. Describe where you will get your information from
1.3 Methodology:
• To complete this report, various sources will be examined.
Including, company reports from existing organisations; journal articles and text books Describe how you will use your sources
1.4 Key Findings:
• The current situation of GHB…
• Sustainability is….
• Sustainability has negative impacts on firms…
• Sustainability is beneficial for firms….
Describe in brief what the current problems of GHB. Secondly, describe in brief what you have discovered on Sustainability
1.5 Conclusion & recommendations:
• Based on the available literature, what do you suggest GHB do to adopt a more sustainable approach?
Make a brief point that GHB need to implement various strategies to become more sustainable. Do not need to explain strategies here.
2. Introduction
2.1 Background:
• What do GHB do?
• When were they established?
• What market do they operate in?
• Any other GHB specific information
Provide a brief outline of the history of GHB as a company.
2.2 Defining the problem:
• What are some of the problems faced by GHB, which have led to the need for this report?
Describe the problems encountered by GHB as result of a lack of sustainability.
2.3 Overall purpose of the report:
• To identify the problems of GHB – namely lack of sustainable business practice.
• To make recommendations to GHB regarding the elimination of these problems
Briefly outline why you are doing this report. What is the intention/reason behind the research?
2.4 Overview of the report’s structure:
• Identify the key problems faced by GHB
• Examine the meaning of sustainability
• Discuss how sustainable practice is disadvantageous firms
• Discuss how sustainable practice is beneficial for firms
• Suggest strategies to improve the organisation’s sustainability approach
In point form, provide an outline of what (and in what order) you will discuss key concepts in your final report. You do not need to explain or discuss anything here, only mention that this is what will be discussed in the final report.
3. Findings and discussions
3.1 Provide general information about sustainability:
– E.g. what is it?
– Why is it good for firms
– What might be some disadvantages for firms?
3.2 What strategies do/can firms implement to improve their approach to sustainability
Role of Consumer and Buyer Behavior Theories in Advertisement Strategies
Before tackling the buyer behavior theories, it is important to understand some of the factors that influence consumer behavior. Some factors can be controlled by the buyer while others are beyond the buyer (Brosekhan and Velayutham, 2013).
Analyzing Consumer Insights and Developing Advertising Strategies to Address Communication Problems
Any successful advertising strategy must take into account the consumer insights. Customer insight refers interaction that occurs between the point of intersection between the characteristics of a brand and the desires of the consumer.
1. How have imperialism and decolonization affected the patterns of modern world history? What
problems of the modern world are attributable to this issue?
2. How did the Glorious Revolution, the American Revolution, and the French Revolution alter the
world’s perceptions about governmental authority and legitimacy?
3. In the 20th Century, western states fought three global wars – the First World War, the Second
World War, and the Cold War. Thinking about the causes, do these wars share any common
characteristics?
4. The period since the Columbian encounter with North America can be characterized as the
hegemony of the West. Western ideals of modernization – individual rights, industrialism,
democracy, and secularism – were imposed through a series of imperial conquests. How did the
hegemony of the West affect Asia, Africa, and Middle East? Use examples from the issues
covered in the course to justify your answer.
5. In 1500, the world was filled with empires that justified their power upon religious dogma and
theology; in 2000, the world was filled with national states founded on ideas of ethnic autonomy,
popular sovereignty, and constitutional law. Do you agree or disagree? Defend your position with
evidence from the course.
You are to engage in original research in dance and present your findings in the written format. This essay will be based on the provided research research question.
How has the kapa haka served as the Maori peoples taonga, or cultural artifact, since it’s origination? (Provide a few specific examples of communities that practice this cultural artifact in your thesis statement. )
This assignment requires you to get away from your computer and out into the world — it requires you to have an experience.
Go to a mall or downtown/outdoor shopping district and explore the environment.
Document three branded experiences that get your attention, and explain what exactly attracted you to these examples.
Next, using your research as inspiration, and considering the “big idea” and brand image you developed earlier in the class, develop a visual merchandising and experiential marketing strategy for your chosen brand. Consider not only the media and the message, but also how, where, and when the message will be most effective for achieving your promotional communications goals. Be sure to include rough ideas and examples of how the creative would look, sound, and feel.