This project will consist of a research paper derived from library research on the topic of your choice. But, naturally, the paper should have an anthropological approach appropriate to the area of study you will undertake.
The objective of this project is for you to improve your research, writing, and analytical skills. Although you may have already written papers for other courses, we will pay particular attention to the way anthropological papers are written. This includes a rather stereotypical structure, citation style, and the critical use of information derived from academic journal articles. In terms of structure and style, in the social sciences, we have particular values which include:
Clear expository style rather than use of symbolism, allegory, or metaphor
Concise expression of ideas
Repetition of information in the abstract, introduction, and conclusion
Attention to formatting, proper citations, and robust bibliography
Your research paper needs to present data and information drawn from your sources. However, a vital part of the paper is your analysis and interpretation based on the material you have read. Your paper needs to answer a question that you pose to the literature. A review of the literature in your paper should organize and summarize what is known about your topic. Then, you should interpret the data by providing a critical discussion of the topic and research question already covered. Using your own cognitive powers, analytical skills, and critical thinking, evaluate the issues revealed from your bibliography research. You should provide the reader with a new interpretation of the data, expose biases in the literature, or suggest areas for future research.
Do not merely “report” on what you have read. You must subject your bibliographic information to a careful study and think about the deeper meaning of the topic to the construction of anthropological knowledge.
Nuts and Bolts
An acceptable paper will be at least 2000 words in length (base line for a C). An excellent paper will be detailed, yet concise. You should aim for 3000 words at least for an A grade.
Use the Chicago style guide to format citations and the bibliography (link below)
Scholarly journal articles are the gold standard for bibliographic research. A solid review of the literature is required. This may require as many as 20 sources.
Paper sections
Abstract – a short overview of the paper
Introduction – present your thesis/research question posed to the literature. Here you are going to tell the reader what they will be reading.
Subsequent sections will present the information from your literature review and provide the context for your thesis. These sections are the “meat” of the paper. This is where you tell the reader what the issue/problem is in detail.
If you present competing theories, be sure to provide the evidence for each. Then evaluate the evidence. This is the creative element of the paper. This distinguishes the write as a researcher rather than just a reporter.
Discussion – in this section you should present your interpretation of the data/theories/issues. Suggest limitations of the data sets, alternative models, or perspectives.
Conclusion – wrap up the paper with summary points. No new information should be introduced here. The conclusion tells the reader what they just read – tell them what the major takeaways are from the paper.
End notes. Do not use bottom of the page footnotes. I don’t like them.
Bibliography with full information in AAA style.
Appendices: images, graphs, charts.
Source material
As indicated above, you need to rely on scholarly journal articles. These are peer-reviewed and vetted by the scholarly community. You are already familiar with the main peer-reviewed journals in anthropology:
American Antiquity
Current Anthropology
American Anthropologist
American Jn of Physical Anthropology
Annual Review of Anthropology (this is a good place to start since you will be crafting a paper similar to the kinds of articles found in this journal).
Evolutionary Anthropology
Of course, there are numerous journals that peer-reviewed and focus on more specific topics, such as:
Human organization (by Society for Applied Anthropology)
Feminist Anthropology
Sexualities: Studies in Culture and Society
Religion and Society
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“Exploring Anthropological Perspectives: A Research Paper on [Topic]” “Exploring the Diversity of Anthropological Research: A Review of Peer-Reviewed Journals”
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“Maximizing Talent: The Impact of Effective Workforce Planning and Development on Organizational Success” “Effective Contractual Arrangements, Differentiated Terms, and Benefits of Onboarding in the Workforce”
This unit focuses on the impact of effective workforce planning in considering the development of diverse talent pools and how to contract and onboard the workforce. It also includes analysis of the potential cost to the organisation if this is poorly managed and the tools and interventions required to mitigate this risk.
Preparation for the Tasks:
▪ Refer to the indicative content in the unit to guide and support your evidence.
▪ Pay attention to how your evidence is presented, remember you are working in the People Practice Team.
▪ Ensure that the evidence generated for this assessment remains your own work.
Task ,,,
You work for a large organisation that has just completed a restructure of its people function. You work in the resourcing team having previously specialised in employment relations. Your new manager is an experienced resourcing specialist and is delivering a webinar at a forthcoming CIPD branch event. The event is popular, with many bookings made. When participants make a booking, they are asked to include questions they would like answers to.
Your manager is keen to develop your knowledge of talent management and workforce planning and has asked you to prepare full written answers to the 15 questions the participants have raised. The questions are varied, and you want to impress your new manager with your answers as well as your ability to independently research any areas you are unfamiliar with. The questions will be answered during the webinar, so it is important your answers are focused, clear and concise.
In addition, you should make appropriate use of academic theory and practical examples to expand your responses and illustrate key points. Please ensure that any references and sources drawn upon are acknowledged correctly and supported by a bibliography.
To help the reader, please make use of headings and assessment criteria references to signpost the assessment criteria being addressed.
The 15 questions follow:
1. How can organisations strategically position themselves in competitive labour markets? (AC 1.1)
2. What is the impact of changing labour market conditions on resourcing decisions? (AC 1.2)
3. What is the role of government, employers and trade unions in ensuring future skills needs are met? (AC 1.3)
4. I am new to people practice and have heard that workforce planning is important. Before I try to convince others of this, I welcome the views of someone with more experience. Could you analyse the impact of effective workforce planning? (AC 2.1)
5. I want to introduce workforce planning in my organisation but I’m unsure which technique/s to use. Could you evaluate the techniques used to support the process of workforce planning? (AC 2.2)
6. Could you explain two approaches to succession and contingency planning aimed at mitigating workforce risks? (AC 2.3)
7. I tend to advertise all vacancies on our organisation’s website, then managers interview applicants. I would like to consider other recruitment and selection methods. Could you briefly assess the strengths and weaknesses of these methods as well as one other recruitment method and one other selection method? (AC 2.4)
8. I am aware employee turnover rates vary from one organisation to another but what turnover and retention trends exist and what factors influence why people choose to leave or remain? (AC 3.1)
9. I want to compare different approaches to developing and retaining talent on an individual and group level? Could you give me some pointers? (AC 3.2)
10. Could you evaluate approaches that an organisation can take to build and support different talent pools? (AC 3.3)
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11. Could you evaluate two benefits of diversity in building and supporting talent pools? (AC 3.4).
12. I am trying to persuade managers in my organisation to take employee turnover more seriously but have been unsuccessful. Could you explain the impact associated with dysfunctional employee turnover? (AC 3.5)
13. Could you assess suitable types of contractual arrangements dependent on specific workforce need. (AC 4.1)
14. I have heard there are different types of terms in contracts – surely a term is a term. Can you differentiate between express terms and implied terms? (AC 4.2)
15. Could you explain the components and two benefits of effective onboarding? (AC 4.3)
Your evidence must consist of:
▪ Written responses to each of the 15 questions above.
Approximately 3,900 words in total, refer to CIPD word count policy.
on the attachment You may find the following checklist helpful to make sure that you have included the required evidence to meet the task. This is not a mandatory requirement as long as it is clear in your submission where the assessment criteria have been met.
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Title: The Rational Approach to Expensive Consumption Decisions: An Analysis of Consumer Behavior Theories
Using the theories and concepts of consumer behavior covered in AMB200 course, explain why consumers tend to apply more rational approach in making consumption decisions involving expensive products or services. Your essay should be approximately 300 words (+/- 10%). You must demonstrate adequate understanding of the theories covered in class and integrate relevant literature resources. Use 2 to 3 literature sources. Your essay should be brief and precise.
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Title: “Fashion’s Love-Hate Relationship with Women: Examining Misogyny in Design through Dior and Alexander McQueen”
how you can tell if designers “loved” or “hated” women throughout their designs (misogynistic views of women through fashion)
for example: Dior “designs are intricate and elegant “ : loved women
Chanel – freed women of the corset. loved women
start essay “if you love her dior her”
For annotated bibliography
2 sources on
misogyny in fashion
1 source on diors fashion like a
fall release of his designs
1 source on alexander mcqueen and his fashion sense against women.
alexander mcqueen : dark, nightmare looks based around womenhood
scandal of pointy shoes representing the mysogonistic view of chinese culture, with the foot binding women practiced.
wedding dress design: had a straight jacket look with smudged lipstick.
Dior
wedding dress design for custom italian bride: modest and elegant.
said “tradition and modernity come together harmoniously, creating a unique and unforgettable experience for the wearer- and those who admire it.” -
Title: The Role of Juries in Upholding Equality in the Court System: A Critical Analysis of Atticus and Jem’s Perspectives in “To Kill a Mockingbird” Claim: While Atticus believes that the court system is the great
In the book ,” to kill a mockingbird ” in chapter 20, Atticus claims that “in this country our courts are the great levelers, and in our courts all men are created equal.” In chapter 22, Jem states that ” they oughta do away with juries…” with which statement is greater? Choose one perspective on which to write your argument and provide support. Write a five paragraph argumentative essay, to address this writing prompt, including your clearly stated claim, reasoning, evidence, counterclaim, and rebuttal. Use evidence from the the text , as well as examples from history and modern day society.
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Title: Exploring Sociosexual Orientation Through Celebrity Examples Sociosexual orientation is a concept that has gained attention in recent years, as researchers have studied individual differences in sexual behavior and attitudes. This term refers to the tendency to prefer either unrestricted
Read the prompt below and follow the directions to complete your writing assignment. Your written response must be at least 500 words and double-spaced. Include a word count at the end of your response. The word count should not include the heading of your assignment (your name, the date etc.)
Plagiarism will result in getting a zero on the assignment. Do not copy/paste from a website or copy the response of another student. Folio is integrated with TurnItIn which can automatically detect plagiarism. For this class, do not include any quotations in your assignments. Everything you submit must be in your own words.
Prompt:
Sociosexual orientation refers to individual differences in the tendency to prefer either unrestricted sex (without the necessity of love) or restricted sex (only in the context of a long-term, loving relationship). Read the following Wikipedia page about sociosexuality: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sociosexuality
Your written response should include the following:
Identify one celebrity or well-known fictional character who is restricted in their sociosexuality. Give arguments for why you believe this person to be restricted in their sociosexuality.
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“Enhancing Brand Awareness in the DACH Market: A Benchmark Analysis of Valextra and its Competitors”
Benchmark analysis : research what tools other brands/ competitors use (strategies) to enhance their brand awareness in the DACH market ( Austria, Switzerland, Germany for the brand Valextra. Analyze what valextra is currently doing and how they can improve. Competitors are – Hermes, Celine, bottega, ferragamo, Gianfranco Lotti, Bally, etc. I have some of the project done but not fully. Information can help with the part needed to be done.
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Title: Lessons from Our Iceberg: Reflections on an Organizational Change Effort Journal Entry: As I read John Kotter’s book, Our Iceberg Is Melting, I couldn’t help but draw parallels to a recent organizational change
Kotter tells a story in Our Iceberg Is Melting about a situation that needs change intervention. Then write a journal entry describing an organizational change effort that you are familiar with.
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“Contrasting Heroes: A Comparative Analysis of Hector and Achilles in Homer’s The Iliad”
In Homer’s epic poem, The Iliad, two central characters, Hector and Achilles, stand as contrasting heroic figures. This essay prompts you to explore and analyze the similarities and differences between Hector and Achilles, considering their strengths, weaknesses, character development, motivations, and the impact they have on the narrative. Your paper should be 3-4 pages in MLA Style and a separate Works Cited page. Cite at least ONE scholarly source to support your views. DO NOT REFERENCE OUTSIDE SOURCES (Google, Wikipedia, student guides, encyclopedias, dictionaries, etc.). DO NOT PLAGIARIZE. Plagiarism results in an “F” on the paper, and the paper and it cannot be re-done. A second instance of plagiarism results in automatic failure of the course. Per standard composition format: 1. Create your own title for your paper. Capitalize the first letter of all main words in your essay title. Do not title your essay “Much Ado About Nothing” or “Research Essay.” 2. Indent paragraphs. 3. Spell the author’s name correctly (William Shakespeare). 4. Use the author’s surname (last name) after mentioning him by full name: Shakespeare. Essay Structure: 1. All writing must be double-spaced (not 2.5), with 12 pt. font (not 14). 2. MLA formatted heading. 3. A title for your essay, centered. 4. Clear opening paragraph with thesis statement and signal phrase (mentioning full name of author and title of text). 5. Clear topic sentences. 6. Quotations (properly introduced and cited). Do not use long quotes. Keep the similarity rating to a maximum of 20%. If it exceeds that, try shortening a few quotes and paraphrasing more. 7. Transitional phrases to move from paragraph to paragraph. 8. Vary your diction (word choice) so that your sentences don’t all begin the same way. 9. Do NOT use ANY dictionary or encyclopedia definitions in your writing–do not write: “The dictionary defines___ as…” or “Webster’s Dictionary defines___ as….” 10. A clear conclusion. Additional Notes on Grammar: 1. You must proofread for sentence structure (sentence fragments, run-ons, comma splices, subject/verb agreement errors, spelling errors, etc.). I uploaded grammar guides to the Moodle Room, and you can also use NetTutor to help you proofread. Or, you can use The Learning Center for tutoring (in-person, on campus or virtual). In addition, use the ETS rater–it will help, but it does not find all errors. It is your responsibility to upload the strongest paper you can. 2. You must use proper punctuation (periods, commas, quotation marks, semicolons, apostrophes, etc.). 3. You must use proper capitalization of words. 4. Again, you must focus on format AND content. 5. Again, please proofread before uploading your work. PLEASE NOTE: Simply re-wording summaries or analysis from another source, or changing specific nouns, adjectives, adverbs, etc., constitutes plagiarism—your work must consist of YOUR OWN THOUGHTS AND WRITING—please don’t fail this course because of plagiarism. Make sure that you use quotation marks and that you give proper credit to the source if you are paraphrasing. When you have completed the assignment, save a copy in an easily accessible place and upload a copy (Word document or PDF ONLY–do not use Google Docs or Google Drive) through Moodle.
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“Discovering Identity: A Comparative Analysis of Kambili in Purple Hibiscus and Little Simz in Sometimes I Might Be Introvert”
This assignment is a CART Essay relating the Theme of Discovery of Identity between the book Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and the album Sometimes I Might Be Introvert by Little Simz. Focus primarily on discussing the main character Kambili’s discovery of identity and compare it to Little Simz’ discovery of her identity as discussed within her album. Use Genius lyrics for the album and other articles to refine this theme. Same for Purple Hibiscus sparknotes can be used and other sources.