State a topic you find interesting. Find an internet article related to that topic and link it up here. Complete the “Evaluating Internet Documents” checklist and summarize the results here. Would you consider this source credible or not? Why do you say so? For responses, classmates, consider offering ideas of where credible information on the topic could be found.
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Title: The Illusion of Conformity and the Exclusion from the American Dream in Death of a Salesman and A Raisin in the Sun
Please answer one of the following essay prompts in a double spaced, 3-4 page paper. In answering one of these questions you must reference at least one specific example from Death of a Salesman OR A Raisin in the Sun. You must also incorporate no less than 3 key terms from lectures, being sure to explain what the term means, when it took place, and why it is historically significant. Again, please bold your key terms so that they are easier for us to identify.
For this paper, as before, you must have an argument. Arguments often answer a “how?” “why?” or “so what?” question. Arguments can also be argued against. Also, please remember that it is better to write deeply than broadly, that is, it is better to go into a detailed description of a few examples than to try to write about many examples in vague/abstract terms.
Also, for this paper please note that the two plays we’re reading are fictional, even though they speak to real people’s experiences and reflect historical events. In other words, you should not discuss the Lomans or the Youngers as if they were historical figures. Rather, the best papers will analyze what these plays reveal about this period in American history and culture, and what their authors were trying to convey through them.
Reminders:
Please specify in your heading whether you are answering prompt #1 or #2.
Please use Times New Roman, 12pt font and one inch margins.
As before, I prefer Chicago Manual of Style citations, formatted as endnotes. No bibliography is necessary.
Question #1: The 1950s and early 1960s are typically represented as a period of intense social and cultural conformity. To what extent is this understanding of the postwar period true? Be sure to include specific examples that challenge this understanding of the past.
Question #2: The post-WWII period is often remembered as the moment when the American dream became a reality. What was the American dream at this moment? Why and how were some groups of people excluded from it? -
Title: “Optimizing Production: A Decision-Making Model” 1) Assumptions: – The production process involves three stages: raw material acquisition, manufacturing, and distribution. – Each stage has a limited capacity and can only handle
1) What assumptions (Choices) did you make?
2) Provide a picture of the model you made. NO HEIC files!
3) What was your or your group’s overall solutions, be sure to reference your model? -
“Analyzing the Effectiveness of a Chosen Leadership Style for Organizational Success”
The assignments in this course guide students through the steps and components of a large
research paper, and this week’s assignment is the analysis of how your chosen leadership
style/theory works best for your organization, which is the third section of your critical analysis paper.
Writing an analysis can help you build support around your leadership theory. This is where you use
the peer-reviewed information from the literature review and add any additional sources to address
the purpose or thesis statement. Conducting an analysis involves organizing, interpreting, and
structuring data into presentable information that’s useful for real-world applications. An analysis
goes beyond your opinion, so you will need to use an academic tone to build powerful arguments.
Each section of your analysis should align with your thesis and examine a single category, group, or
theme you discovered through the literature review.
To prepare for this assignment, you should:
• Review this week’s course material.
• Access your graded assignment from week four with the instructor’s comments.
• Access the “Write” section in Academic Writer.
Instructions for Completing this Assignment
The analysis section of the paper should be 1,000-1,200 words. Divide your analysis into heading
sections that delve into specific topics or themes. All sections should support your thesis statement,
either by providing background information, digging into details, or providing contrasting viewpoints.
Support your analysis using all sources from your literature review. You won’t convince your
audience by making statements without solid evidence to back it up; therefore, you must support the
main points of your analysis.
To complete the assignment, follow these steps:
1. Include a title page.
2. Compose the analysis section with the following components:
a. Incorporate headings around the specific topics and themes of your analysis.
b. Support the thesis statement of your paper within each section.
i. You will either provide background information, details, or contrasting
viewpoints, depending on your chosen leadership theory.
ii. Support your analysis using the sources from your literature review. (Note: You
do not need to include your literature review in this section. Save this for the
final assignment.)
iii. Use proper APA in-text citation formatting, but do not use direct quotes in your
work. Instead, paraphrase and summarize your sources.
3. Include a references page that incorporates any necessary changes based on the instructor’s
comments from the assignments in weeks one through four.
Writing Mechanics
• Use a 12-point font and double-spaced text.
GRD 501 – Leadership Theory Critical Analysis—Analysis Assignment Instructions 2
• Follow APA writing guidelines.
• Proofread and correct all errors in capitalization, punctuation, grammar, and spelling.
Submission Instructions
• Save your file as a Word document (.docx).
• Include the term Analysis and your Last Name when saving your file. Example:
Analysis_Garcia.docx
• Upload your completed document using the Browse button, and then click the Submit
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“Photography as a Tool for Understanding the Sociology of Families: Examining Images and Concepts from Our Course” Exploring Themes in Family Dynamics: An Analysis of Key Concepts and Social Changes “Addressing Societal Issues: Applying Concepts from Cohen’s Textbook to a News Article”
OVERVIEW:
Your final exam is a culminating activity to help you explore, expand, and take stock in what you’ve learned in our course. There are a variety of approaches summarized below.
Final exam period! Submit your final exam according to the guidelines.
Your final (essay) exam asks you to include material from all of our lessons. It requires that you can quote directly from all chapters and readings we have studied. You will need to link to discussions, other materials, and connect ideas. The essays are interesting! But to prepare, your work at taking notes, collecting key materials to be ready for the exam are key.
HOW LONG IS THE ESSAY EXAM?
AND WHAT ARE THE OTHER GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS?
Your exam will:
→ Be single-spaced, 4 – 6 pages long;
→ Have a references section that follows a consistent bibliography format, such as ASA or APA.
→ Have a witty or meaningful title for each essay;
→ Follow all the instructions and respond to questions clearly and directly;
This final exam is due no later than 6/26. I have left the deadline as late as possible–but there are no more days left after that!
EXAMINATION QUESTIONS
REQUIRED QUESTION: Recall our work on discussion boards engaging with photography as another kind of evidence. You can review your posts on DB11 part 2 and in DB11 on work and family. You can review class programs and discussions of photography and how to read photography. In that context, examine one of the photo essays below, and select a single image within the essay to focus on. Cut and paste that image into your essay response, and be sure to label it.
Your short essay will introduce the photograph including the context it was in (i.e. what the photo essay was about and what the specific photo was about). The introduction should also include a theme that will be developed using the steps below. That theme must relate to our reading on “Who Cares” by Joan Tronto: The article is posted with our course materials.
You will then present what you see as the meaning or significance of the image and how it links to or represents five concepts we have studied in this class. After your introduction, you’ll start by writing about what specifically you see in the image. This might involve explaining more about the photo essay story–what it was about might link to big ideas in the class. Write about how the image is framed and how that helps guide what you are seeing. Write about what you understand is the context of the image–that is what are the social circumstances that you understand to be the context.
And then write about how you think it is significant to ideas studied this semester. Your essay will include at least five quotations from Cohen or other readings: Those quotations should come from at least TWO chapters from Cohen and at least one quotation from Tronto.
Your conclusion should return to in what way you see photography as a tool for thinking about the sociology of families.
Photo essays for your selection:
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/11/nyregion/birth-centers-new-jersey.html
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/politics/a8254375/abortion-gynecology-birth-nurse/
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/jul/24/black-midwives-photo-essayRefugees Fleeing Violence in Central America Hope for Asylum in Mexico
https://www.thenation.com/article/society/coronavirus-parenting-photos/
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/13/opinion/parenting-coronavirus-burnout.html
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS (select three):
2. KEY CONCEPTS LINKED TOGETHER: Using material from at least four chapters, identify six concepts that are related in a specific, important way (that you name and discuss) to the themes of the course and the book: Most key concepts are listed at the end of the chapters, though more appear in the chapters and in our discussions. Your answer should start by saying what terms you selected, and how they relate to each other as a group, and demonstrate how they are linked to a major theme. One of the tasks in this assignment is to be able to express what you see as a major theme or themes to the course. If you are struggling, you will likely get good ideas for this by looking at Chapter 1 and 13. The body of your essay will discuss these concepts. Your conclusion should return and defend why these concepts are important and linked.
3. FAMILY IN THE INSTITUTIONAL ARENA: The title of our book is The Family; the title relates to the way that family in the institutional arena (see pp 8-9). Explain what Cohen means by saying that one of the important approaches to the family is to see how it functions as an institution, using examples from at least four chapters. Conclude by answering why recognizing family’s function in the institutional arena is a valuable lens by giving examples of the consequences (i.e. benefits) of recognizing family get relied on as an institution that supports other institutions (such as the market!).
4. IDEAL FAMILY: What is the ideal family? Use material from at least four chapters to develop your answer and to support your claim. Conclude by discussing how your response relates to the conservative, liberal, and critical perspectives described in Chapter 13. Top essays will return to ideas from our first video lecture, “Families as they really are” and how “family” can be used as a political football ie. for moral entrepreneurs.
5. THE TOP CHANGE: There is one major social change from the 20th century that comes up repeatedly in our study of the family. Identify what it is–and, using examples from at least four chapters, discuss the significance of that social change. Remember to provide a conclusion! You are welcome to run your idea for “one major social change” by me! Just email, and we can talk. I won’t tell you the answer, but I will help you get there!
6. ANALYZE THIS: Read this quotation from a November 2023 Council on Contemporary Families report gender and COVID (link to full report here) that summarizes what the report accomplished and how it focused on policy ideas (aka policy prescriptions):
“The briefing papers in this symposium demonstrate that gender inequalities grew across numerous domains during the COVID-19 pandemic, with potentially long-term consequences. They emphasize that the pandemic created conditions – such as school and daycare closures –in combination with the absence of supportive family care policies and the presence of workplace and gender norms that push care on women and paid work on men, that exacerbated pre-existing inequalities in the United States. At the same time, the authors point out that the pandemic revealed several avenues for how to reduce gender inequalities (e.g., fathers’ remote work; investment in care infrastructure; paid parental leave) and each paper provides clear prescriptions for how we can mitigate the damage inflicted by the pandemic. Such recommendations are vital if we truly hope to reduce gender inequalities in work and family life moving forward.“
Focus on at least TWO policy ideas from these papers; explain what they are and indicate how you think these ideas are supported or contradicted in material we’ve studied. Be sure you are using material from at least four chapters to discuss this.
7. KIDS TODAY MEETS SECOND SHIFT MEETS GENDER. Please read this short news article about a new study about children and their parents’ supervision of online activities.
“More unpaid work — the hidden cost to moms of their kids’ online lives,” Washington Post, 9/2/2023, by Erin Blakemore.
In a short essay, discuss the interlocking dilemmas of “kids today” (and the irony of that statement), work on work/family issues, care work and the second shift, and gender issues in families that are reported in this article. Finish with your original, grounded ideas about how to address the problem(s) raised in the article. Be sure that your essay includes quotations and concepts from at least four chapters in Cohen. Remember that the news article should be included in your bibliography.
It is due on June 26. Good luck! I really appreciate your thoughtful engagement of the ideas presented. Keep going.
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“The Dangers of Excessive Acquisition in Hoarding Disorder: Understanding the Causes and Consequences” Introduction: Hoarding disorder is a complex mental health condition characterized by persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, regardless of their actual value (American
My Approved Topic is : F42.3 Hoarding Disorder: With excessive acquisition
Please follow the instructions thoroughly. I have uploaded all the documents needed tp successfully complete this assignment.
Please use the DSM-5-TR as one of the four resources needed -
“Global Sourcing Strategies: A Comparative Analysis of Company A and Company B”
In this
work we need to talk about 2 companies, 1500 words allocated to each and make
identical reports but personalised to each of the 2 separate companies, for
example talking about (xyz) for both companies (but we are not relating them
together, it is as if it is 2 entirely separate reports)
The work requires a lot of research and references presented to
prove that the company is employing the procurement strategies as well present
references showing how they can be improved (with a focus on presenting what
the company is already doing)
Global sourcing (for this assessment) is a process that consists
of integration and coordination of procurement requirements (across all of the
businesses global locations/units), and looking at the common items, processes,
technologies and suppliers.
The difference between global sourcing and international
purchasing is that the involvement of global integration and coordination of
the (buying) organisations demand with the suppliers global ability to supply
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Title: The Controversy of Defining “Art”
After reviewing this week’s instructional material regarding the argument of definition, choose a controversial argument of definition and compose a 500-word (minimum) essay. The essay must include a minimum of five, well-developed paragraphs: an introductory paragraph that includes the thesis, three supporting paragraphs (minimum), and a concluding paragraph. Paragraph divisions provide transition, clarity, and organization to an essay. You must include at least one source. All sources must be online and no more than five years old. Ask the instructor about exceptions.
Your paper will be pointless if there is no controversy involved in your argument of definition—some readers should disagree with your point of view. You may choose a topic that relates to local (campus), state, or national issues, or be creative. There are several ideas throughout the assigned reading. Other ways you might approach this assignment are to challenge a definition, seek to broaden an existing definition, or create a new definition to accommodate wider or differing perspectives. You could also compare/contrast similar terms with slight, nuanced differences such as liberal/progressive, classy/cool, student-athlete/jock, highbrow/intellectual, manual laborer/blue-collar worker, or babysitter/nanny.
The following “formulas” might help you as you think about your argument of definition:
X is OR is not a Y because it possesses (or does not possess) features A, B, C.
Example: A nanny is not a babysitter because she works more hours, typically lives with the family, and is responsible for more duties.
Define a term or concept (the Y term) by establishing criteria and defending them.
Example: A serious crime (Y) involves an act contrary to law that is extremely damaging to the well-being of an individual or society.
Match the criteria you’ve established for the Y term against a controversial concept you are assessing (the X term).
Example: Cheating (X) on one’s income taxes is a serious crime (Y).
Pay close attention to the reasonableness of your criteria.
Resources:
Essay Example
Content & Formatting Requirements:
Your essay should conform to the format of the example above.
Include a thesis in the introductory paragraph of your essay and underline it.
Use and cite at least one short direct quotation (fewer than five lines of text) from a source of your choice.
Include an in-text citation for each quotation in MLA format.
Include a Works Cited section in MLA format. Begin the Works Cited section at the end of your essay and include “Works Cited” centered at the top of the page, followed by the citation. The Works Cited page must be numbered. For example, if the last page of the text of your essay is 2, then the Works Cited section will begin on Page 3. See the example below. -
“Exploring the Impact of Music Appreciation on Personal Growth” Part I: Here is the link to my completed PowerPoint for the Let’s Explore the World through Music project: [insert link here] Part II: 1. Studying music appreciation during
W8 Discussion Requirements:
Hello, Everyone. Complete both parts of this Discussion prompt.
Part I: Post the link to your completed PowerPoint for the Let’s Explore the World through Music project.
Part II: Answer the following questions:
What have you gained from studying music appreciation during this course?
What do you know now that you did not know before taking this class?
Do you have a favorite composer/artist that we studied? If so, who is it, and why?
Do you think that your learning about music in MUSI200 was beneficial to your thinking about your own life experiences? If so, please explain.
During the course, what (if any) connections to your life, work, or other pursuits did you make in learning about music?
After completing MUSI200, what role does music serve in your life?
Have your perceptions of experiences with music changed as a result of the course? If so, how?
Respond substantively to at least 2 posts of your classmates. Your answer and responses to others will be graded as part of your Discussion participation for Week 8. Write in your own words. Check for spelling and grammar errors in your posts. -
Title: Understanding Mathematical Modelling: Functional, Mechanistic, and Empirical Models
Mathematical modelling usually requires allocating mathematical terms to all relevant components of a measurement system and deriving equations that provide the relationships between those mathematical entities. Explain how functional, mechanistic, and empirical models are used.