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Title: The Impact of Social Media on Society: A Critical Analysis In today’s digital age, social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. From connecting with friends and family to accessing news and information, social media platforms have revolution
Instructions are attached below. Also, please make this essay sound natural and readable for other students to read. Also, make sure not to use any AI or plagiarize anything. You need to cite and use at least 10 sources.
I have provided all lecture notes and sources/readings the professor has given me throughout the course please use them.
And please follow the directions in the PDF I’ve provided. Choose one of the following essay questions and write a 5-page essay regarding it. -
Title: Exploring Our Community: A Social Studies, ELA, and Arts Integrated Unit for Early Childhood Learners Brief Summary: This 3-day unit plan will guide early childhood educators in integrating social studies, ELA, and arts standards
A unit plan is a continuous plan that allows a teacher to map out the learning progression of objectives and standards and how they will be met. When developing an integrated unit plan, early childhood educators must plan meaningful and creative ways for students to demonstrate their learning of the social studies, ELA, and arts standards.
Building on the assignments from Topics 1-4, use the “ECE-650 3 Day Unit Plan Template” to complete a 3-day unit plan that integrates ELA and the arts into social studies instruction.
Title of Unit and Brief Summary: Create a title for your unit and write a brief summary of your lessons based on the selected standards.
Classroom Factors: Describe the student demographics and classroom environment, including students with exceptionalities. Discuss how these factors affect planning, teaching, and assessing students.
Early Learning Standards or Content Standards for social studies, ELA, and the arts.
Learning Targets/Objectives: Aligned to the selected early learning or content standards.
Academic Language: Key terms for this lesson.
Unit Resources, Materials, Equipment, and Technology needed for this lesson.
Depth of Knowledge Questions: One developmentally appropriate question for each level of understanding.
Anticipatory Set: Explain how you will introduce the lesson and activate prior knowledge to trigger students’ curiosity and engagement in the lesson.
Multiple Means of Representation: Explain how you will present the content in developmentally appropriate and evidence-based ways to engage all learners in instruction that supports young children’s learning.
Multiple Means of Engagement: Explain how you will facilitate and guide developmentally appropriate and challenging learning opportunities for each child to explore, practice, and apply the content.
Multiple Means of Expression: Describe formative and summative assessment methods that will be used to monitor student progress during the lesson and modify instruction.
Extension Activity and/or Homework: Create a meaningful extension activity that can be completed in the classroom or at home that will allow students to further explore the theme.
In a 250-500 word rationale, answer the following:
How does your unit plan apply appropriate pedagogical content knowledge, content standards, and/or early learning standards to plan developmentally appropriate and challenging learning opportunities for each child?
How did you use knowledge of the developmental period of early childhood to create developmentally appropriate and evidence-based instruction that supports young children’s learning? -
“Proficiency in Spanish: Completing Assignments on Blackboard”
MUST BE PROFECIENT IN SPANISH. The platform to access all of these assignments are blackboard.com. Please be profecient in this platform. The assignments are listed in a row of everything needed to be completed. It is assignments/ lab manuals and workbook assignments that need to be completed.
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“Researching Relevant Case Law on Grandparent Visitation Rights Under Maryland Law” Research Summary Report: Woodward Grandparent Visitation Case
Purpose
The purpose of Project 1 is to use different research strategies in Westlaw to find relevant case law, cite case law in Bluebook format, and assess cases’ relevance to a given research question.
Course Outcomes Met by Project 1:
Use common research methods to locate case law, a type of primary legal authority.
Cite to and explain the relevance of primary authority to a given legal topic or issue.
Background & Facts:
LCA has a new consulting client, Robert Safero, Esq., who has consulted Martinez about a family law case he is handling on behalf of a client. Martinez has asked you to assist in the consultation with Safero by completing research and making recommendations in a summary report to Martinez. Martinez will use the report for his next meeting with Safero.
Before beginning the research for Martinez, review the facts in Safero’s client’s case.
Facts: Felix Woodward (hereinafter, Felix), Safero’s client, is a single father who has sole legal and physical custody of his only child, Charlie. Felix was recently served with a Complaint for Grandparent Visitation. The complaint was filed by his mother, Gretchen Smith (hereinafter, the Grandmother), who is seeking court-ordered grandparent visitation with Felix’s five-year-old child, Charlie.
For nearly four years, the Grandmother cared for Charlie for three hours every weekday afternoon. Over the past year, however, Felix has noticed the Grandmother becoming increasingly reactive and quick to anger. After a heated argument over politics, the Grandmother screamed expletives at Felix, frightening Charlie and making him cry. After the argument, Felix emailed the Grandmother and told her that her politics had become alarming and offensive; consequently, she would no longer be allowed to have contact with her grandchild.
In her complaint, the Grandmother did not express any concerns for her grandchild’s physical safety. She described Felix as a loving and capable parent, but a spiteful person. The Grandmother describes herself as heartbroken, and she is anxious for the court to order visitation so can see her grandchild as soon as possible.
Research Question:
Whether, under Maryland law, a grandparent can successfully sue for visitation with a grandchild after the child’s competent and fit custodial parent refuses to allow contact?
Part A
Using a natural language search in Westlaw, identify one reported Maryland state court opinion that is relevant because it directly addresses the Research Question.
Cite the selected opinion in Bluebook format, using the regional reporter only, i.e. A., A.2d, A.3d (not Md. or Md. App.).
Using A > B > C > D format, provide a detailed description of your natural language search, sharing all the steps taken from the Westlaw launch page to the final selection of your court opinion.
Explain why the opinion is relevant to the research question. Write answers in correct, complete sentences using your own words. Answers should not exceed 150 words.
Provide a short quotation (maximum 50 words) from the opinion that supports your response to Question 3. Use quotation marks to show that the text is not your own original work.
Using Star Paging in Westlaw, identify the page(s) in the regional reporter where the quotation given in Question 4 is located. A full pinpoint citation is not required, just an accurate page number.
Part B
Using a terms and connectors search in Westlaw, identify one reported opinion issued by any court that is relevant because it directly addresses the Research Question.
Cite your chosen court opinion using Bluebook format. If you choose an opinion that’s from a state court other than Maryland, carefully check how to cite it by consulting the UMGC Quick Legal Citation Guide and Table T1.3 (BB) or Table T3 (IB).
Using A > B > C > D format, provide a detailed description of your terms and connectors search, sharing all the steps taken from the Westlaw launch page to the final selection of your court opinion.
Explain why the opinion is relevant to the research question. Write answers in correct, complete sentences using your own words. Answers should not exceed 150 words.
Provide a short quotation (maximum 50 words) from the opinion that supports your response to Question 8, above. Use quotation marks to show that the text is not your own original work.
Using Star Paging in Westlaw, identify the page(s) in the reporter you cited where the quotation is located. A full pinpoint citation is not required, just an accurate page number.
Part C
Assume that Felix, Charlie (the grandchild), and the Grandmother all live in the city of Frederick, Maryland. The Grandmother’s complaint was filed in the Circuit Court for Frederick County, Maryland.
Is the opinion identified in Part A mandatory authority in this case? Using your own words and writing in complete sentences, explain why or why not.
Is the opinion identified in Part B mandatory authority in this case? Using your own words and writing in complete sentences, explain why or why not.
Present your research in a summary report. Scroll down for report format instructions.
Research Summary Report Format
Label and number all parts and responses. Use complete sentences and paragraph format where instructed to do so.
Research Summary Report
To: Joe Martinez, Esq.
From: (Your Name), Paralegal
Date:
Re: Woodward Grandparent Visitation Case
Part A.
Part B.
Part C.
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Review the Project
Thoroughly read the presentation to ensure all required elements are present.
Remember to use in-text citations in the narrative for all reverence work, and full citation on a separate Resources page.
Review the grading rubric to ensure that you gain the most points possible for this assignment.
Proofread for spelling and grammatical issues.
Use the spell and grammar check in Word.
Submit the project in the Assignment Folder The assignment submitted to the Assignment Folder will be considered a student’s final product, and therefore, ready for grading by the professor. It is incumbent upon the student to verify the assignment is the correct submission.
NOTE: All submitted work is to be your original work, and only your work. You may not use any work from another student, the Internet or an online clearinghouse. You are expected to understand and follow the Academic Integrity and plagiarism policy. -
“Analyzing a Manager’s Decision-Making Process: A Case Study Using the Six-Step Decision Making Model” “Effective Communication and Organization in Academic Writing: A Grading Rubric for Papers”
This assignment will be submitted to Turnitin™.
Instructions
This week you learned more about decision-making, and the six-step decision making process. For this week′s assignment, you need to think about a manager that you have either worked for or worked with, or a decision that you have made as a manager yourself, and provide an analysis of that decision based on the the six-step decision making model in a two-page paper.
What was the decision that needed to be made? Provide some context regarding the decision.
Who was involved in the decision-making process? Who would be affected by the decision? Describe the decision in terms of each of the six steps of the decision-making model from this week′s readings.
Were any steps missed?
Were any steps not addressed thoroughly enough?
Was there any bias in the decision? If so, describe it. If not, how was bias kept out of the process?
What was the ultimate outcome of the decision? What would you have done differently as the manager involved in the process based on what you have learned about decision-making this week?
In your two page paper (not including title page or reference listing) you are required to have a minimum of three relevant sources from the UMGC Online Library for support (other than the text book). Keep in mind that whenever you use an idea from an outside source you must include a properly formatted APA Version 7 citation. You also need to have a properly formatted reference listing on the last page of the paper (reference listings go on their own page.)
Please review the grading rubric for the assignment as well as the late work policy, as this assignment is due on Tuesday. If you submit after Tuesday, your paper will be subject to the late work penalty.
Due on Jul 9, 2024 11:59 PM
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Rubric Name: Grading Rubric for Papers
Criteria Excellent
Proficient
Sufficient
Needs Improvement
Did Not Achieve
Criterion Score
Content and Critical Thinking
60 points
Covers the required content from the assignment instructions fully.
The content is logical and discipline-appropriate supporting facts, evidence, and/or data.
Student clearly describes major practices of the field and implements them in creative and innovative ways.
The writing demonstrates the ability to interpret, analyze, and synthesize information to advance the argument.
48 points
Covers the required content from the assignment instructions.
The content is logical and discipline-appropriate supporting facts, evidence, and/or data.
Student describes major practices of the field and implements them.
The writing demonstrates the ability to interpret, analyze, and synthesize information.
42 points
Covers some of the required content from the assignment instructions.
The content is logical and discipline-appropriate with some supporting facts, evidence, and/or data.
Student may describe some major practices of the field and implements them.
The writing demonstrates the ability to interpret information.
36 points
Covers minimal required content from the assignment instructions.
The content is not logical or discipline-appropriate with little to no supporting facts, evidence, and/or data.
Student does not describe major practices of the field or implements them.
The writing demonstrates little to no ability to interpret information.
0 points
Student did not achieve the minimum level
Score of Content and Critical Thinking,/ 60
Sources and Support
20 points
Student communicates, organizes and synthesizes complex and contradictory information from multiple sources to advance knowledge in the discipline at a professional level.
Student accurately quotes, paraphrases, and cites information in ways that are true to the original context with no errors.
16 points
Student clearly and effectively communicates, organizes and synthesizes complex and contradictory information from multiple sources to advance knowledge in the discipline.
Student quotes, paraphrases and cites information correctly and consistently, using information in ways that are true to the original context, with minimal errors.
14 points
Student communicates results from various sources, but the information is not clearly and effectively communicated or does not advance knowledge in the discipline.
Student quotes, paraphrases and cites information mostly correctly and consistently, in ways that are largely true to the original context.
12 points
Student does not adequately communicate, organize and/or synthesize information from sources and/or does not advance knowledge in the discipline.
Student quotes, paraphrases and cites information but may have many errors or use the information out of context.
0 points
Student did not achieve the minimum level
Score of Sources and Support,/ 20
Organization
10 points
The writing flows smoothly and logically from a well-defined thesis. There is a coherence in each sentence and paragraph that relates clearly to the controlling idea using appropriate examples. The flow of information demonstrates logical reasoning without jumps or shifts. The writing contains a thorough introduction, body sections, conclusion, and smooth transitions.
8 points
The writing is organized logically and flows well. Paragraphs are organized to fit the type of essay being written. The writing discusses each controlling idea using appropriate examples. The flow of information demonstrates logical reasoning with minor jumps or shifts. The writing contains an appropriate introduction, body sections, conclusion, and transitions.
7 points
The writing demonstrates rudimentary organization and logical structure, but ideas may be more fully developed and supported by more appropriate evidence.
Paragraphs are somewhat organized to fit the type of essay being written. The writing discusses the controlling idea using prescribed resources or examples. The writing contains a basic introduction and body sections, but may be missing a conclusion. There may be repetition of thought or ideas. The coherence at times is choppy or flat.
6 points
The writing is noticeably lacking in organization.
Paragraphs are somewhat organized, at least by shape, to fit the type of essay being written. However, the writing lacks discussion of the proposed controlling idea. There may be repetition of thought or ideas.
The writing contains some elements of the introduction and body sections, but may be missing a conclusion. Transitions are not evident.
0 points
Student did not achieve the minimum level
Score of Organization,/ 10
Grammar and Mechanics
10 points
Includes clear and concise language that uses appropriate style, has a rich vocabulary, and is free of grammatical & spelling errors.
8 points
Includes clear and concise language, but the style and vocabulary are inconsistent or imprecise at times. The writing has some minor errors.
7 points
Includes some clear and concise language, but the style and vocabulary are very inconsistent or imprecise at times. The writing has many minor or major errors.
6 points
Includes language that lacks clarity and/or is not concise. There is no evidence of proofreading or an attempt at applying conventional writing mechanics, style, or vocabulary. 0 points
Student did not achieve the minimum level
Score of Grammar and Mechanics,/ 10
Total
Score of Grading Rubric for Papers,/ 100
Overall Score
Excellent
90 points minimum
Proficient
80 points minimum
Sufficient
70 points minimum
Needs Improvement
60 points minimum
Did Not Achieve
0 points minimum -
Weekly Reflection: Exploring My Racial and Ethnic Identity Prior to beginning college, I did not think about my race very often. Growing up in a predominantly white community, I was often treated as just another white person and did not feel the need
For this Weekly Reflection, I want you to reflect on our own racial and ethnic identity by answering the following questions:
Prior to beginning college, how often had you thought about your race? When you did think about it, which events or occurrences (clarify in your response as micro-level and/or macro-level forces) prompted it?
Provide an example from your own life that supports the sociological idea that race is a social category rather than a biological one. How do you define racism? Can anyone have racist ideas? Explain what you mean.
How would you characterize what you learned (again, clarify micro/macro forces) about America’s racial and ethnic history? When you were a child (or even today), do/did your parents talk about race? What messages about race did you receive from them? From other relatives or agents of socialization (e.g. media, teachers, peers, religious figures, employers)?
Enslavement, Chinese Exclusion, Japanese Internment, and the Forced Removal of Native Americans are all distinct historical events, yet in the U.S., we’ve not fully reconciled the impacts. Read Michele Norris’ Opinion from the June 3 Washington Post, Germany faced its horrible past. Can we do the same? Across Germany and other parts of Europe, approximately 75,000 small plaques have been placed to commemorate the lived experiences of Jews that were destroyed by Nazi Germany. These Stolpersteine have become everyday learning experiences and reminders of the Holocaust. How might you suggest our local communities build more inclusive historical narratives? Germany faced its horrible past Can we do the same.pdf Remember, for Reflection Assignments, I will expect you to apply specific course concepts, themes, theories, or ideas into your responses. These concepts must be either italicized or bolded and I expect you to include a citation list ( APA style ) for each submission. When using information learned in our course readings, in-text citations will not be needed. However, I will expect you to refer to the author or the text in which you are using information. When using outside sources, I will expect you to cite the source. In general, outside sources are not necessary, especially if you’re writing about an opinion – be sure this is clear. Please differentiate between your opinion and an idea or concept supported by research or data.
Conerly, T. R., Holmes, K., & Tamang, A. L. (2021). Introduction to Sociology 3e. OpenStax. https://openstax.org/details/books/introduction-sociology-3e
Norris, M. (2021, June 3). Germany faced its horrible past. Can we do the same? The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/06/03/slavery-us-germany-holocaust-reckoning/ -
Title: The Importance of Context in Forensic Analysis: Lessons from a Case Study of Human Rights Violations
STEP 2: ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS
This case study demonstrates the importance of leaving remains in situ
in order to preserve the context for forensic analysis. In what ways
did removing clothes from the individuals and placing their skulls in
separate bags affect forensic analysis? (2 points)
The individuals in this study were victims of human rights violations. What is the forensic evidence for this? List at least 3 examples. (2 points)
Describe the graves from this case study. Were all individuals
buried together, or did they receive separate burials? Did there seem
to be great care put into their burials, or did the burials appear more
haphazardly organized? What might these details say about perception of
the values of the victims’ lives? In other words, how does the effort
put into a burial reflect the perceived importance of a person? (3 points)
In this case study, the author states the importance of proper
forensic training in working with crime scenes. Do you believe forensic
training should be required in cases such as this? Why or why not? What
about in impoverished regions where funding for forensic science is
scarce? Is it ethical to ask them to provide proper forensic training
when that money might not be available? How might these issues be
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Title: The Recess Debate: A Summary and Response Dialogue
ASSIGNMENT: For this essay, you will select one of the articles provided below and engage in a 2-3 page summary and response dialogue with the source (not including cover pages, headings, reference lists, or reflection questions). This will involve providing a detailed summary of the source’s argument and responding to that argument with your position based on the information provided in the source.
Article Option 1: “The Recess Debate: A Disjuncture between Educational Policy and Scientific Research”
Article Option 2: “Sugar in School Breakfasts: A School District’s Perspective”
A. Assignment Guidelines
DIRECTIONS: Refer to the list below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines. Refer to the Sample Touchstone for additional guidance on structure, formatting, and citation.
1. Article Summary
❒ Have you introduced the title of the article and the author by name?
❒ Have you communicated the source’s purpose?
❒ Have you included all of the source’s main points, using page-numbered citations as you paraphrase?
❒ Have you restated the source’s argument mostly in your own words, with at least two direct quotations included, too?
❒ Have you used at least two key, quoted examples, cited with page numbers from the source, as part of the summary?
2. Article Response
❒ Have you provided your perspective on the source’s argument?
❒ Have you used at least two specific, quoted examples, cited with page numbers from the source to illustrate why you either agree or disagree with the argument?
3. Reflection
❒ Have you answered all reflection questions including specific and concrete examples that provide thoughtful insight in all responses?
❒ Are your answers included on a separate page below the main assignment?
B. Reflection Questions
DIRECTIONS: Below your assignment, include answers to all of the following reflection questions.
What ideas originally came to mind when you first read through the article? Did your initial response to the article change after reading it for a second time? (3-4 sentences)
How does paying attention to the way you respond to a source help you formulate your stance on a topic? (2-3 sentences) -
Identification of Unknown Bacteria: Help save baby Kuppelfangs from an epidemic! Introduction: The objective of this lab is to identify the unknown bacteria causing an epidemic among the baby Kuppelfangs. By conducting various tests and experiments, we aim
dentification of Unknown Bacteria: Help save baby Kuppelfangs from an epidemic! Lab Report
ASSIGNMENT: In this unit, you will complete the lab titled Identification of Unknown Bacteria: Help save baby Kuppelfangs from an epidemic!. Now it is time to write up your lab report describing the hypothesis and conclusions you drew from the lab experience.
By completing the lab report, you will demonstrate your ability to do the following:
Describe the lab’s overall objective and make a hypothesis
Introduce relevant background knowledge on the topic
Summarize the steps taken in the lab simulation
Explain any obtained results
Discuss the conclusions and implications
Download the lab report file. IMPORTANT: You must submit this completed template file as your Touchstone.
Lab Report – Identification of Unknown Bacteria: Help save baby Kuppelfangs from an epidemic!
The document is a Microsoft Word file. You will type your answers directly into the boxes provided and submit it as a Word file. Any other submission file or format will be returned ungraded.
In order to foster learning and growth, all work you submit must be newly written specifically for this course. Any plagiarized or recycled work will result in a Plagiarism Detected alert. Review Touchstones: Academic Integrity Guidelines for more about plagiarism and the Plagiarism Detected alert. For guidance on the use of generative AI technology, review Ethical Standards and Appropriate Use of AI.
A. Directions
Step 1: Download and review the lab report file.
Step 2: Complete the simulation and fill in each part of the lab report file as you work through the Activity. Prompts in the lab report will help you develop your responses.
Follow the process presented to you in the How to Write a Lab Report lesson to ensure you write a thorough lab report entry.
Review the grading rubric (below) to make sure you have an understanding of how your lab report will be graded.
Step 3: Once you’ve completed the lab simulation and your lab report, review the submission requirements (below) and update your lab report to ensure it meets the recommended requirements.
Step 4: Once your lab report template is complete, submit it for grading.
Refer to the checklist below throughout the Touchstone process. Do not submit your Touchstone until you meet these guidelines.
❒ Did you review the Lab Manual before starting the simulation?
❒ Did you complete the lab simulation?
❒ Did you refer to the lesson on How to Write a Lab Report?
❒ Did you complete all 5 sections of the Lab Report file?
❒ Did you review the Touchstone rubric and compare it to your lab report?
❒ Did you submit the provided Lab Report file as your Touchstone for grading?