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This is an optional extra credit essay. It’s worth 25 points but is listed as 0 so that the points you receive are truly extra.
In this discussion board, I’d like you to think about the topics, historical figures and events, and primary sources we covered in this class. What topic, person, primary source selection, or idea did you find most interesting, unusual, surprising, and why? This could be anything. Perhaps a particular historical or fictional person caught your interest. Maybe you found one story, artwork, or philosophical concept particularly compelling. Choose one aspect of anything you came across and expand on your thoughts about it. Your topic is completely up to you. Just keep it positive. You can objectively critique a story, or a historical figure’s actions, but this is not the place to discuss what you may have disliked.
Your essay will be graded on the following:
All parts of assignment are answered.
Ideas demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the topic.
Writing is clear and organized.
Essay is at least 250 words. (It can be longer if you want.) Word count is not arbitrary. It is meant to help you expand on your ideas.
You’ve provided your own opinion. No outside research is necessary.
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Exploring the Legacy of Harriet Tubman Throughout history, there have been countless individuals who have made significant contributions to society, yet their stories often go untold or are overshadowed by others. One such individual is Harriet Tubman,
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“The Power of Young and Women’s Voices in Postcolonial Fictions: A Comparative Analysis of Cardoso’s “The Return,” Sebbar’s “The Seine Was Red,” and Petrushevskaya’s “The Time is Night
Perspectives of Young People in Postcolonial Fictions:
Discuss how young characters in Cardoso’s “The Return” and Sebbar’s “The Seine Was Red” offer unique perspectives on urban contexts and cultural consciousness.
Analyze the connection or complication of these perspectives with your understanding of coming of age.
USE CLOSE READING QUOTES (CITING CARDOSO’S OR SEBBAR’S)
150 WORDS
Double-Voicing in Petrushevskaya’s “The Time is Night” and Sebbar’s “The Seine Was Red”:
Explore instances of double-voicing in the form of recounted dialogues, narrative voices, intertextual resonances, and interpolated texts.
Discuss how these techniques reshape authorship, authority, and storytelling in the context of the works’ engagement with history.
USE CLOSE READING QUOTES (CITING PATRUSHEVSKAYA’S OR SEBBAR’S)
150 WORDS
Reconfiguration of Story and History by Women’s Voices:
Examine how women’s voices and experiences in Petrushevskaya’s and Sebbar’s works reshape storytelling and historical narratives.
Reflect on how engaging with these texts prompts a reconsideration of your own story and history through the lens of gendered voice and experience.
USE CLOSE READING QUOTES (CITING PATRUSHEVSKAYA’S OR SEBBAR’S)
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Title: The Essential Role of Zinc in Human Health
Zinc is a trace mineral, meaning that the body only needs small amounts, and yet it is necessary for almost 100 enzymes to carry out vital chemical reactions. It is a major player in the creation of DNA, growth of cells, building proteins, healing damaged tissue, and supporting a healthy immune system. [1] Because it helps cells to grow and multiply, adequate zinc is required during times of rapid growth, such as childhood, adolescence, and pregnancy. Zinc is also involved with the senses of taste and smell. RDA: The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for adults 19+ years is 11 mg a day for men and 8 mg for women. Pregnancy and lactation requires slightly more at 11 mg and 12 mg, respectively.
UL: The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the maximum daily intake unlikely to cause harmful effects on health. The UL for zinc is 40 mg daily for all males and females ages 19+ years. Meats, poultry, and seafood are rich in zinc. Some plant foods like legumes and whole grains are also good sources of zinc, but they also contain phytates that can bind to the mineral, lowering its absorption. Zinc is available in supplement form as pills and lozenges. Excess zinc can interfere with the absorption of iron and copper. High doses can also cause nausea and even vomiting. Therefore it is important not to take supplemental zinc unless it is known that the diet is low in foods containing zinc or a zinc deficiency is confirmed. A registered dietitian can help to evaluate one’s diet and determine if zinc intake is low. A zinc deficiency is rare and is seen most commonly in people who do not absorb zinc well due to digestive disorders such as inflammatory bowel diseases or who have undergone gastrointestinal surgery. Those with chronic liver or kidney disease are also at risk. Excessive or prolonged diarrhea can lead to a zinc deficiency, as well as severe conditions with increased zinc needs like burns and sepsis (an infection caused by harmful bacteria entering the blood). Zinc is more efficiently absorbed when taken in smaller doses and in people who are deficient in the mineral. Zinc oxide was used in ointments to treat wounds, as noted in ancient Greek medical texts. Today, zinc oxide is still a popular over-the-counter treatment skin treatment. It can defend against sunburns by reflecting and scattering ultraviolet rays so they do not penetrate the skin. It is also used to treat inflamed skin conditions like burns, eczema, bedsores, and diaper rash. The compound forms a protective barrier on the skin’s surface, repelling away moisture and allowing the skin to heal. It may also aid enzymes to break down damaged collagen tissue so that new tissue can be formed. No negative side effects have been reported. What is the source of this chemical (where does it come from in the body?
What is the composition of this chemical? What is it made from?
What is the purpose or function of this chemical. How does it work?
Is there anyway that we know of to strengthen or help the body to produce more of this chemical.
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“The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health: A Critical Analysis” Thesis Statement: The rise of social media platforms has brought about numerous benefits, but it has also had a detrimental impact on mental health, leading to increased rates of anxiety,
Based on your findings, write an academic paper.
1000-1500 words, 12-point Times New Roman or Cambria font, double-spaced
You need a title, thesis statement, main analysis, and conclusion.
This is an academic paper. Avoid first-person pronouns (I, we, my, etc.).
For citations, use the Chicago Manual of Style or MLA guidelines (Links to an external site.) (Link will open in new tab.) (Link will open in new tab.).
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“Analyzing a Case Study: Assessing Student Learning and Teacher Feedback”
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Case Study Analysis
Please see the questions shown in the screenshot. I will send you all the info after being hired, eg PPTs, student access etc. Please send a draft in 12hrs -1 day time, day 2, and day 3 as well. + Will need to draft some questions to ask the teacher and revise base on feedback (Send bk ard in 1 day max) -
Cultural Comparison Guide: Doing Business in Japan versus the United States
Overview
Doing business in a foreign country can be fraught with pitfalls, from culturally inappropriate hugging to accidental obscene hand gestures. By researching and understanding the culture of a foreign country, you can better prepare yourself and your team to avoid mistakes and leverage cultural protocols to your advantage.
In this assignment, you will demonstrate your knowledge of cultural competence from this week’s module resources to compare the culture of the United States with the culture in Japan. You will show how doing business can be very different from one country to another.
Prompt
Use the Module Two Assignment template located in the Guidelines for Submission section to create a cultural comparison guide between the Japan for your course project and the United States. In Part One of the template, you will identify common information about both countries, including their cultural backgrounds and business etiquettes. In Part Two of the template, you will identify the six dimensions in the Hofstede model of national culture for both countries. In Part Three of the template, you will draw conclusions on how doing business in Japan will differ from doing business in the United States and tips for individuals doing business in Japan
Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:
Basic Country Facts: Identify government types, languages, and religions for both countries.
Business Etiquette: Identify common business etiquette in both countries (e.g., common greetings, differences in communication toward men and women, negotiating styles, and acceptable business attire).
Tips for Doing Business: Identify three tips you would give to individuals doing business in the non-U.S. country you selected. Tips could be about behaviors to avoid (e.g., items as innocent as posture or body language or attitudes regarding punctuality or approaches to business).
Cultural Dimensions: Identify and examine the six dimensions in the Hofstede model of national culture for both countries.
Conclusions: Conclude how doing business in your new country will differ from doing business in the United States.
What to Submit
Submit your completed Module Two Assignment Template as a Word document. Sources should be cited according to APA style. -
“The Social Construction of Identity: Examining the Role of Sexuality as Knowledge in Shaping Gender and Sexual Orientation”
Using any part of Jeffrey Weeks (“Sexuality in History”), Susan Stryker (“Subjugated” Knowledges”), or the essays by Foucault, and no fewer than two other readings from the syllabus, explain how identity is socially constructed by the knowledge of sexuality–or the medical ideas associated with sexology. You might find the readings by Freud and Krafft-Ebing helpful here, as well. Argue for the ways in which identity differs from behavior, and the ways in which “official” versus “unofficial” knowledge informs sexuality as an institution—or a set of rules. Illustrate these two ideas—the “social construction” of sexuality and the significance of sexuality-as-knowledge—by pointing to a specific example from any unit in our readings. Your answer should account for geographic and chronological specificity, and the example you use should distinguish clearly between gender identity (like cisgender versus transgender identity) and identity based on sexual orientation (like bisexual, lesbian, or gay identity). In addition to accounting for the complexity of regional differences, incorporate an analysis of race or class where appropriate. (Do not use any other sources than those mentioned and attached)
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“Connecting Through Words: My Favorite Performers from Season 1 of Def Poetry Jam” Intro: Def Poetry Jam, hosted by the talented Mos Def, was a groundbreaking platform for spoken word artists to share their powerful and thought-provoking pieces
choose your 3 favorite performers from Season 1 of Def Poetry Jam hosted by Mos Def. that you connected tthe best. Write an intro, 3 short body paragraphs, and a concluding statement.
Here is the link for the youtube video
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My Middle School Journey: A Rollercoaster of Fun and Challenges
write about how your middle school experience was. what was fun. what was hard. was there anything you specifically remember about middle school
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Title: The Evolution of Correctional System Responses to Special Needs Offenders
The purpose of this assignment is to analyze the responses to special needs offenders. A discussion of the history and evolution of the correctional system responses to special needs offenders must be provided. Special attention should be paid to specific events that led to changing policies and the impact on the correctional system (example; deinstitutionalization in the 1970s led to the over-incarceration of mentally ill offenders with comorbidity problems).
Instructions
You are expected to submit a 1 1/2–2-page paper (not including the title page, abstract, and reference page) in current APA format. Be certain to emphasize a focused analysis of the areas noted above.