Author: chris

Imagine that you are a counselor at an urban health clinic. Sitting across from you is a 16-year-old high-school sophomore who is reporting that she believes she may have contracted gonorrhea from her boyfriend, the first male with whom she has ever had sex. She has come to the clinic to be tested.

When she brought up her fear with her boyfriend she states that her boyfriend claimed that she must have been lying about being a virgin, and that she must have given it to him.

You ask if anyone else in her family knows. She says that her parents are very strict and religious and she fears being beaten or thrown out even if she discloses that she is sexually active.

1) Assume that the outcome is that she has gonorrhea. Name three things you can do to help and support this young woman.

2) Assume that two days later she finds out that she does not have the disease. She reports that when she told her “ex-boyfriend” he said he was sorry and asked if they could date again. She isn’t sure what to do. Name three things you would say or do.

I recently was amused and touched by an episode of South Park in which the producers put forth the idea that sex education is best provided at home, where values can be taught. I don’t disagree; however, it seems to me that the majority of parents are so uncomfortable with the topic that sex is just not discussed. I agree in theory: I disagree in practice.

Is there any realistic way to ensure that parents take charge of providing sex education and related values education to their children?

Select a daily newspaper or its on-line version for some of your responses, then provide answers for the following.

PROVIDE an example of what you believe to be a “Fake News” story (not an ad).

b  OR Do you feel it was written after a result of having the story/idea or news release “pitched” to the newspaper?  Why?

PROVIDE an example of a national story from your newspaper that was localized for that city’s/town’s newspaper audience.

Indicate how and why you feel it was localized by your selected newspaper E.G. Boston Globe story about London sport event that otes Boston man on the team.

LONDON- A Boston man attended David Beckham’s final game as a member of the London Soccer team on Monday. Bill Bradley, of Melrose, who claims he is the world’s biggest Beckham fan said he paid over $3,000 for his ticket.

Inform me and then provide a description of the use of social media by a state government official or agency.

Please select an example from your hometown area:

LIST:  a: URL of you government agency )Federal, State or Local)

b: Name of official/government agency

c. Indicate if it was a Tweet, Blog, Facebook or other post

d. Cut and past the selected example

PROVIDE an example of a Hard News Story

a. With all 5 Ws & H located in the first graph.

b. THE LIST: The What, Who, When, Where, Why, How. (Dateline may serve as Where.)

PROVIDE an example of a Soft News story.  Other than lack of a byline – indicate why you feel it is soft news.

 

 

 

Key Elements in Organizing the Written Report
Elements of a Research Report
A.    Front Matter
1.    Title Page
2.    Letter of Authorization
3.    Letter/Memo of Transmittal
4.    Table of Contents
5.    List of Illustrations
6.    Abstract/Executive Summary
B.    Body
1.    Introduction
2.    Research Objectives
3.    Methodology
4.    Results
5.    Limitations
6.    Conclusions or Conclusions and  Recommendations
C.    End Matter
1.  Appendices
2.  Endnotes

1.    Front matter: consists of all pages that precede the first page of the report
1.1.    Title page: contains title of document, organization/persons for whom the report was prepared, the organization/persons who prepared the report, and the date of submission
1.2.    Letter of authorization: the marketing research firm’s certification to do the project; optional
1.3.    Letter/memo of transmittal: use a letter to release or deliver the document to an organization for what you are not a regular employee; use a memo within own organization; optional
1.4.    Table of contents: helps reader locate information in the report
1.5.    List of illustrations: helps locate tables or figures within the report
1.5.1.    Figures: graphs, charts, maps, pictures
1.5.2.    Table: words or numbers arranges in rows and columns
1.6.    Abstract/executive summary: skeleton of  your report

2.    Body: bulk of the report, including introduction, explanation of methodology, discussion of results, statement of limitations, and a list of recommendations and conclusions
2.1.    Introduction: an orientation to the contents of the report
2.2.    Research objectives
2.3.    Methodology: describes in detail how the research was conducted, who (or what) the subjects were, and what methods were used to achieve the objectives
2.4.    Results: presents the findings of the research
2.5.    Limitations: may focus on, but not limited to, time, money, personnel, and size of population
2.6.    Conclusions and recommendations:
2.6.1.    Conclusions: outcomes or decisions you have reached based on research results
2.6.2.    Recommendations: suggestions for how to proceed based on conclusions

3.    End matter: additional information to which the reader may refer for further reading but that is not essential to reporting the data

4.    Form and Format:
4.1.    Headings and subheadings: act as signals and signposts to serve as a road map for a long report
4.2.    Visuals: can dramatically and precisely present information that might otherwise be difficult to comprehend

5.    Style: stylistic devices can make the difference in whether or not your reader gets the message as you intended it

Using Visuals: Tables and Figures

•    Tables: identify exact values; allow reader to compare numerical data i.e.

Normal Curve Interpretation of Standard Deviation
Number of Standard Deviations from the Mean    Percent of Area Under Curve    Percent of Area to Right and Left
±1.00    68.26%    15.87%
±1.645    90.0%      5.0%
±1.96    95.0%      2.5%
±2.58    99.0%      0.5%
±3.00    99.7%      0.1%

•    Charts:
•    Pie charts: circle divided into sections; compare a specific part of the whole to the whole

•    Bar charts: graphically show concepts such as frequency distribution

•    Line graphs: compare items over time or show correlations among items

•    Flow diagrams: introduce a set of topics and illustrate their relationship
•    Maps: define locations
•    Photograph: depict factual content
•    Drawing: focus on visual details

Reference that must be used text book International management, culture, strategy and behaviour  by Luthans and Doh 2012

Choose a U.S. policy e.g. military draft analyze it in three parts:

1. I.                   Cover Page
2. II.                Abstract/Introduction 
   1. Definition of topic
   2. Brief description and history
   3. Social impact
   4. How the paper is organized
   5. Answer research topic question
3. III.             What are recent technological advancements? 
   1. Internet
      1.                                                              i.      Google
      2.                                                              ii.      Social Media
         1. Facebook
   2. Communication Devices
      1.                                                                i.      Smart phones
      2.                                                              ii.      Tablets/eReaders
      3.                                                             iii.      Other communication devices
         1. Email
         2. GPS
4. IV.              The Convenience Factor 
   1. Technology at our fingertips
   2. Instant knowledge
   3. Instant communication/results
      1.                                                                i.      Texting
   4. New social etiquette
   5. Research studies on social interaction with technology

III. Becoming a Technological Society 

            a.  Ways our society has improved with new technology

            b.  Has society become dependent on technology?

            c.  Has technology changed the job market?

            d. Future predictions and improvements

IV.  Conclusion

1. Insight of thesis
2. Supporting evidence and research
3. Answer research question
4. Final thoughts
   1. V.        References 

one war the calvary had great impact on and how

What should be done to eliminate salary disparities between men and women?

Choose one argument from the historic American or global works listed in the “Supplemental Readings” section of the course lessons. Decide whether this argument is successful or not. If you decide this essay is successful, discuss why. You may use the structure of the argument, the tone, and the various types of support (ethos, pathos, and logos) as proof of the argument’s success. Make sure that your thesis has an introduction that contains a hook and a thesis, body paragraphs that discuss one proof at a time (one paragraph per example), and a conclusion. If you decide that the essay is not successful, then discuss the fallacies that the argument makes. You are still required to have a strong introduction (hook and thesis), body paragraphs that discuss one fallacy at a time, and a conclusion. You may also discuss how the essay is successful with reservations. In this case, point to both the support and the fallacies you have found in the work.

The Cover Letter

1) What is your purpose in writing this essay? In your response, explore the deeper meaning of this question. The goal is not just to complete the assignment but instead to convey a message. What do you plan to accomplish with this essay? What do you hope the reader takes away from this argument?
2) What did you learn from completing this assignment? Did you experience a new understanding of the topic? Did you change your perspective after completing the essay?
3) What difficulties did you encounter during the writing or editing phases of the assignment?
4) What did you enjoy about this assignment?
5) Which essay did you chose? Why did you choose it?
6) Is there anything else you would like for me to know before I read your essay?

Jrotc Impact on high school students