Author: chris

Research Paper:

This assignment brings together your ability to think critically, analyze social problems, and write in a scholarly fashion. You are required to select a social issue that you will research. You will argue that this issue is a major ‘social problem’ that must be addressed for the betterment of society. Your research paper will include (1) a brief introduction to the problem, (2) an analysis of the problem in which you explain the problem in detail (what the problem is, why it should be considered a ‘social problem’, what causes the problem, what the negative consequences of the problem are, and why we should care about solving the problem), (3) a review of the literature (what researchers have found in relation to the problem-statistics, theoretical understandings, influence of important variables/social factors, findings/conclusions that support your argument/claim that this is a serious social problem), (4) an examination of the social problem within your local context (known cases as reported in the local media, local politicians’ positions on the issue and related decision-making, previous or current efforts at resolving the problem locally, etc.), and (5) a conclusion in which you make recommendations for solving the problem

Evaluation essay

Topic:  Human beings use evaluation skills on a daily basis.  Whether watching a movie trailer and deciding if going to the theater is worthwhile or viewing campaign ads and deciding who you want to vote for in an upcoming election, these decisions require evaluation.  Paper 3 is a

3½ -4 page (1,100-1,200 word) evaluation of a “text,” which will be chosen from the options provided below.  From this assignment you will develop the ability to recognize the effectiveness of “texts,” be able to understand and use rhetorical strategies, and become aware of fallacies that should neither be used nor allowed to persuade you.

 

As you are preparing to write your paper, consider the following pattern of preparation:

1.  Analyze and evaluate one of the options.  In analyzing and evaluating texts, ask yourself questions such as:

Who is the audience and what is the purpose of this text/artifact?

What messages, explicit or implicit, accurate or inaccurate, does this text produce?

What language and visual images are incorporated into this text and for what purpose?

 

2.  Then, in writing your paper, you will need to introduce your criteria for evaluation and explain how the “text” you are analyzing and evaluating does or does not measure up.  Note: Opinion alone is not evaluation. When we evaluate, we must use criteria (standards) that our “text” must meet and we must support our judgment (our opinion) with evidence.

-For students choosing Options 1 or 2, you will evaluate that group of texts through their Ethos, Pathos, and/or Logos (possibly structure/organization, if you choose to do so).

-For students choosing Option 3, you will evaluate at least one movie trailer, but no more than three.  From the list below, choose 2-3 criteria to use, but make sure the criteria you choose is appropriate for the “text” you are evaluating.  Keep the “text’s” purpose in mind when deciding on criteria.  Additionally, at least one criterion must be one of Aristotle’s appeals (Ethos, Pathos, and/or Logos).

 

Get attention and/or Hold attention

Create desire/ Does it make you want to see the movie?

Entertaining

Structure/Organization

Appear to satisfy the conventions of the genre

 

3.  Evaluate/Draft: Make sure you fully understand the purpose of the text and what it is attempting to achieve.  Then, in your paper be sure to state the “text’s” purpose.  Once you understand the text, evaluate the author’s methods (for example, the text’s use of ethos, pathos, logos) and its effectivenss in achieving its purpose.

 

Three options for evaluation: Choose from

  1. Evaluate the Cordaid “People in Need” Campaign images

-The images are located on WesternOnline under the assignment sheet subheading.

Good Night, and Good Luck” (2005) Movie

•    Summarize how the film and the roles that Murrow and McCarthy played related to Mass Society Theory.
•    Provide analysis that explains the point of view of the film.  Give at least one example from the film to support your perspective.

PBL Exercise 2: Designing flexible work

You are head of People Management for a large airline.
(NB Choose either AirAsia or Virgin Blue or Emirates.)
You are responsible for the working conditions of a diverse workforce –
including pilots, flight attendants, maintenance workers, cleaners, baggage
handlers, call centre operators, and office workers.
They all want different flexible work or leave arrangements to help manage
work-life balance. You want to attract and retain good staff, but careful
management of costs is critical to your organisation’s competitive success.
Your boss has asked you to draft an initial proposal with examples of specific
flexible work or leave arrangements for each of three different representative
worker groups.
He wants each of the examples to have some rough cost-benefit calculations
attached, to demonstrate their potential value to the organisation.
Your next door neighbour works for the government, and she has suggested
that a good resource to give you ideas for this work is The Work and Family
Balance Manual (2007)

Write a proposal for your boss as specified.

Summative assessment

The portfolio should include the following;

–       SWOC analysis

  • You will work with your practice advisor to identify your current strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges in relation to your own area of anaesthetic practice. The identified weaknesses will become the areas for development in the practice reports.

–       Learning outcomes

  • The learning outcomes will be developed with your academic supervisor and will outline what you hope to achieve on completion of the module. The learning outcomes should identify how the areas for development highlighted by the SWOC analysis will be addressed.

–       Three practice reports (2000 words each)

  • Please see details of the expected content of each practice report in the section on assessment criteria.

–       Conclusion (1000 words)

  • The final section of the portfolio should critically evaluate whether and how the learning outcomes have been achieved and identify areas for future professional development

Summative assessment criteria

The portfolio should contain all of the required elements (SWOC analysis; learning outcomes; three practice reports and a conclusion)

The portfolio will be assessed against the following criteria;

–       Critical evaluation of the students own strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and constraints presented using a SWOC analysis template

–       Formulation of learning outcomes appropriate for level 7 study, based on identified areas for development (weaknesses)

–       Critical evaluation of whether and how the learning outcomes have been achieved and identification of areas for further professional development

–       Adhere to the school of health and social care policy for consent and confidentiality

–       Adhere to the school of health and social care guidelines for presentation and referencing

The individual practice reports will be assessed against the following criteria;

–       Identification of practice –related problem and reasoned justification for seeking external evidence

–       A comprehensive and logically structured search strategy

–       Comprehensive and critical evaluation and discussion of the evidence related to the problem

–       Synthesis of the evidence and argued recommendations for the future management of practice

therapeutic communication

Watch a formal interview conducted by any professional reporter, journalist or talk show host.
1. Briefly describe the type of interview and the topic discussed.
2. name at least 3 communication techniques used by reporter /speaker/host/and describe in detail in the body of the paper.
3.you mat use compare and contrast techniques, discuss insight/learning, practical application to the nursing practice.