Also note a complete works cited/references is required. Do not forget to include our class book and the article from the book in the works cited at the very end of the assignment. If you’re using an online citations generator the format should be for an article within a book (APA Format). This is a large part of the grading, be sure to include the book and the article from the book with correct formatting in the works cited. Thank you for your attention to this. (See announcement for the formatting example provided).
*** PLEASE NOTE DO NOT INCLUDE THE INSTRUCTIONS/QUESTIONS FROM THE ASSIGNMENT , only the responses***
Follow all instructions carefully. Label each response to match the question. Though there are several sections — this is still one assignment — be careful to not split it up. Blackboard will only show me the last submission made for grading — so if only half is submitted, that’s all I’ll be able to grade.
. ALL PARTS ARE ONE SUBMITTED — SUBMIT ALL TOGETHER, NOT SEPARATED
A large part of success with the assigments is reading through the criteria Carefully, and check them off as you go
PART I
1. from your textbook read chapter 1
A. Complete Short Essay: What does the chapter 1 reading say about how media culture and popular culture are intertwined? How do media impact the dominant, mainstream popular culture? Provide examples from the reading, include a min. of two in-text citations from different pages of the reading. Min word count 60 (include word count). see below for in-text citation formatting.
B. Complete Reading Main Ideas/Points —
2a-2g Provide seven main ideas from this reading. Include main points from the beginning, middle & end of the reading. Be sure to include in-text citations from the textbook reading, with page numbers, for each main idea The main points should be a minimum of 20 words each. Include the word count at the end of each main point. Be sure to use your own words rather than direct quotation. The word counts can be more that 20.
In-text citation formatting, (author’s last name, year of publication, page #). Note all of the information is within parenthesis. Be sure to use the author of the article rather than book editors, for the citations.
2a. Main point #1, with in-text citation, (word count)
2b. Main point #2, with in-text citation, (word count)
2c. Main point #3, with in-text citation, (word count)
2d. Main point #4, with in-text citation, (word count)
2e. Main point #5, with in-text citation, (word count)
2f. Main point #6, with in-text citation, (word count)
2g. Main point #7, with in-text citation, (word count)
PART 2
1. Task: Create a popular culture collection of images. Using one power point slide, arrange images of your favorite popular culture icons/representations. Remember popular culture refers to what is popular among the masses . There should be a minimum of 10 images and there can be more.
2. Provide a few sentences to describe each one—- numbered 1-10 (PLACE THE DESCRIPTIONS WITH THE ASSIGNMENT & NOT ON THE SLIDE) ONLY IMAGES GO ON THE SLIDE
Be sure to arrange them in an attractive layout on the slide, like a collage. Submit the one slide only (power point) as an attachment. Only this powerpoint should be submitted as an attachment. Follow the announcement for how to submit the assignment using the assignment link.
PART 3
3. Choose one example of popular culture that you enjoy watching, using, wearing, playing, or listening to; for example, describe your favorite video game or movie or TV show, commercial, or social networking site, Disney, etc…. Be sure to answer A and B with specific examples for both. DO NOT combine A & B — keep them separate.
A. Describe your example. Explain what your example of popular culture reveals about American society? (minimum 140 words, be sure to use at least one citation from chptr.1 reading with page # & relate it to your example). (Include word count at the end of response)
B. What social values and attitudes can you identify about your example? (minimum 120 words). (Include word count at the end of response).
Remember to include a complete works cited at the end of the assignment for all of the sources used such as textbook & article, websites, articles, videos, etc. A complete works cited is an important part of the grading for all assignments.
Do not forget to include our class book and the article from the book in the works cited at the very end of the assignment. If you’re using an online citations generator the format should be for an article within a book (APA Format). This is a large part of the grading, be sure to include the book and the article from the book with correct formatting in the works cited. Thank you for your attention to this.
Check the announcement on submitting assignments. Avoid the “comments” text box and remember not to send attachments. Use the “create assignment” link. Thanks!
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1.. Note: Grades will be directly related to the use of credible in-paper references and citations FROM THE CLASS TEXTBOOK, to support your ideas and conclusions. For full credit, citations from the assigned readings should be included. DO NOT USE WIKEPEDIA or anything wiki, as a source/reference.
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Exploring the Intersection of Media Culture and Popular Culture Title: Values and Attitudes in Example Analysis
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“Personal Leadership Action Plan: Identifying Opportunities and Challenges, Analyzing Strategies, and Creating a Plan for Success” Introduction: Leadership is a complex and multifaceted concept that can be approached from various perspectives. Throughout UWW 320, we
The Personal Leadership Action Plan Approximately 3-4 pages
The final project in UWW 320 is the Personal Leadership Action Plan. We will explore leadership from many different perspectives, and I’m hoping that this project will make it possible for you to bring together some of the ideas, issues, and questions we discuss during the class in a way that means something to you.
The Plan is due towards the end of class, but you should be thinking about it now. If one of the approaches to understanding leadership rings true for you and helps you understand your own or your boss’s leadership behavior, make the connection in a sentence or two so that you can go back to it when you put the Plan together.
There are three parts to the Plan:
• A description of a current or future leadership opportunity or a leadership problem you have identified. In a few paragraphs, present either a leadership opportunity that you see for yourself or another person or a public leadership problem that should be addressed. The opportunity can be anything, obtaining a promotion at work, advocating for your child, running for School Committee in your town, or creating a fundraising campaign in your church, but it must be something real in your experience. The problem, too, can be anything that is connected with leadership, an incompetent boss, a territorial committee chair, or a co-worker that causes conflict at work. If this is a personal affiliate, please don’t use real names, or even real organizations. Just describe the situation briefly. (2 paragraphs at most)
• An analysis of the opportunity or problem in terms of one or more of the leadership ideas we have discussed in class. Now look at the situation you have described in the light of some of the ideas you have read about and we’ve discussed in class. If you’re contemplating moving into a new leadership position, how do you evaluate your leadership style, for example? What traits do you have that are common to effective leaders? What are some aspects of the environment or situation you would be entering that you need to pay attention to? What are the pressures on people in leadership positions in your organization? If you’re analyzing a problem boss, is he or she like Achilles in Ender’s Shadow (I hope not!), like Bean, like Poke? What skills or elements of an effective leadership style is the boss missing? Is there a way to help the boss become a more effective leader?
• A research/action plan in which you describe ( the steps ) as to how you will learn more about the opportunity/problem and what you will to do to carry out the plan. Now decide how you will proceed. What additional reading will you do about particular issues in leadership? List the books and articles you will examine in a bibliography. Will you interview some people that you regard as effective leaders? Who will you interview? Why? What questions will you ask? If you decide to run for office, how will you evaluate your support? Whom will you engage to help with your campaign? Why? What skills, knowledge, traits or styles would they bring to the project? -
Creating a WBS, Network Diagram, and Work Packages for the Mock Project Proposal
(1) For your mock project for this class, first create a WBS using Figure 9.3 in the Verzuh text as an example.
(2) Second, create a network diagram using Figure 10.1 in the Verzuh text as an example.
(3) Third and last, create work packages using Tables 10.1 – 10.5 in the Verzuh text as examples.
Submit 4-5 pages (not counting cover and references), APA format.
NOTES: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
(1) Images and Phtos of : 9.3; 10.1; 10.2; 10.3, 10.4; 10.5 are attached
(2) Copy of MOCK Project PROPOSAL are attached. Thiis is the Mock Project proposal that you submitted
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Representations of the Body in Art: Exploring Diverse Depictions and Interpretations “Exploring Body Representation in Art: An Analysis of Five Artworks Through a Chosen Theme” Title: Exploring the Body: A Comparative Analysis of Artistic Interpretations
Representations of the Body in Art
Artistic representations of the human body have been a timeless source of inspiration, reflecting cultural aesthetics, societal norms, and individual creativity. This assignment challenges you to delve into the diverse ways the body has been portrayed in art, both historically and in contemporary contexts. Through thorough research and creative reflection, you will not only analyze various approaches to body representation but also envision your own artistic interpretation. The final project will be presented as a well-researched PowerPoint presentation. Scholarly research is an important component of this project.
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Select a Focus/Theme and Find Artworks
Choose a theme that centers around the representation of the human body in art. This theme should offer a unique angle through which you can explore how the body has been depicted, symbolized, and communicated in diverse artistic contexts.
Below are some theme ideas. You do not have to select from this list, but feel free to use these themes as a starting point, or come up with your own. Remember, try to choose a theme that aligns with your interests and the artworks you plan to analyze. Anatomy and Scientific Inquiry: Analyze how artists have engaged with anatomical accuracy and scientific understanding of the body, reflecting advancements in medical knowledge.
Beauty and Aesthetics: Explore the concept of beauty as represented through the human body and how cultural ideals have shaped artistic portrayals of physical attractiveness.
Body in Photography and Digital Art: Analyze how digital media and photography have influenced the representation of the body in art.
Human Body in Religious Context: Analyze the representation of the body in religious art, highlighting the significance of religious beliefs and rituals in shaping these depictions.
Movement and Gesture: Explore how artists capture the dynamics of the human body in motion, conveying emotion and narrative through gestures and poses.
Mythology and Folklore: Investigate how art uses the human body to portray mythological narratives and folklore, emphasizing cultural stories and beliefs.
Nature and Ancestral Connection: Examining how artworks use the body to depict a profound connection with nature and ancestors, often seen in indigenous art.
Nature and the Human Form: Investigate how artists integrate the human body with natural elements, blurring the boundaries between human and environment.
Renaissance and the Body: Explore how the Renaissance period revolutionized the portrayal of the human body.
Resilience and Strength: Analyze how artists can portray the body as a symbol of resilience, strength, and endurance in the face of historical and contemporary challenges.
Social Hierarchies: Investigate how the portrayal of the body in art reflects social hierarchies, status, and the dynamics of power.
Surrealism and Abstraction: Investigate how the body is transformed and abstracted in surreal and abstract art, giving rise to new interpretations.
Symbolism in Eastern Art: Exploring how the human body is used as a vehicle to convey spiritual and metaphysical ideas in Eastern art forms such as Indian, Chinese, or Japanese art.
Textiles and Body Adornments: Explore the depiction of the body through textiles, clothing, and body adornments in non-Western cultures.
The Body in Ancient Art: Explore the significance of the human body in ancient art forms such as cave paintings, Egyptian sculpture, Greek and Roman statuary, and ancient African, Indian or Chinese art.
The Body in Modern Art – Body as a Medium: Examine how the body became a medium of artistic expression in modern art, with a special focus on performance art and body art movements.
Where can you find artworks that fit your theme? Consider using your textbook as a starting point. The Google Arts and Culture websiteLinks to an external site. is also a good place to find artworks to research as it contains pieces from over 2000 museums and archives. Remember, an internet search can start you off, but you want to move onto scholarly articles for your presentation. Museum resources are acceptable.
Gather Scholarly Sources and Research
Utilize at least five scholarly sources that align with your chosen theme. Keep in mind that you will be focusing your research around a minimum of five artists/artworks. Use your textbook and course material for inspiration. Avoid simple Internet searches and Wikipedia entries.
Effective primary sources include:
Artist’s statements
Interviews with the artist
Manuscripts, correspondence, and reviews written at the time that exhibitions of the artist’s work were held
Artists’ own accounts of their life and work: autobiographies, memoirs, and oral histories recorded later
Effective secondary sources include interpretations and analyses of primary sources by someone else, such as:
Reference books (dictionaries of art, encyclopedias)
Books by scholars
Scholarly journal articles
Book reviews
Museum websites*
* The Internet is a rich source of information, but you need to be very careful to evaluate the legitimacy of the sites. In general, websites are unreliable if it is unclear who wrote the information or what contributors’ qualifications are. Many of the great museums around the world have their own websites, however, which are excellent and trustworthy sources of fascinating information. These websites are generally considered secondary sources, but may include primary source information, too.
Once you have done your research, you need to pull it all together to present a coherent interpretation of the artwork that shows that you understand the content and context. This interpretation should include your own opinion, carefully developed by considering your research findings. The strongest interpretations of an artwork combine the viewer’s formal analysis, factual evidence from primary and secondary sources, and support from the work of specialists who know about the topics being covered.
Source: DeWitte, Debra J., et al. Gateways to Art: Understanding the Visual Arts. 2018.
Library Resources: A good place to start is at the USF Library.Links to an external site. There you will find library databases related to art and art history. You can also find that information on the University of South Florida library research guide for Art & Art History.Links to an external site.
Presentation: Artwork Analysis
Create a PowerPoint (PPT) Presentation using the following guidelines to present your research. You may choose to use other presentation applications other than PPT, such as Google Slides, or Canva.comLinks to an external site., but if you do, you must save and submit your final work as a text-based PDF document in order to receive credit.
Slide 1: Title Slide
Your title slide should include a captivating title that reflects your chosen theme.
Also include your name and date.
Slide 2: Defining the Theme
Write a concise explanation of your chosen theme. Introduce the artists and their cultural contexts. Provide an explanation of how this theme offers a unique perspective on body representation in art.
Slides 3-12: Artwork Analysis
Present and analyze at least five artworks by at least five different artists that exemplify your chosen theme.Use your textbook and course material for ideas on where to start.
Your chosen artworks should have two dedicated slides each as follows:An image slide which includes a high quality image of the artwork and its basic identifying information (artist name, title, date, medium, dimensions, and location if known). You may include detail images or alternative views.
A separate slide where you discuss in a researched statement how the artwork reflects your theme and contributes to the discourse of body representation in art. Also consider how the artist’s choice of materials and/or processes may be relevant or meaningful.
Remember, you will do the above for each artwork, so this section should be 10 slides (5 image slides and 5 researched statement slides).
Slide 13: Comparative Analysis In a separate written statement (300 words minimum) you will compare and contrast the artists in terms of their interpretation of the theme. Identify common threads and variations in their approaches. Support your claims with research and informed examples/ideas, and draw upon concepts, terms, and approaches learned in class. Presentation (cont.): Artwork Proposal
Slide 14 (or more slides as needed): Artwork Proposal
After conducting your research, you will now get a chance to think creatively and propose an imagined artwork where you envision your own representation of the body. This could be a self-portrait, but it does not have to be. Do not worry if you are not artistically inclined! You are not expected to create an actual finished art piece; it is merely a proposal.
Concepts: Describe the concepts and theme of your envisioned work. What emotions or messages are important to convey?
Inspiration: Share what inspired your idea. Did the research influence your concept? Keep in mind that your artwork proposal does not have to relate directly to the artists or theme you chose for the main part of your research project. However, in your statement, you should make thoughtful connections to your artists and/or theme, whether this be through comparison or contrast.
Details: What materials/medium would you use? Consider and explain the scale, location, style, and subject matter. Be specific and as vividly descriptive as possible, demonstrating an understanding of course concepts. Would it be figurative or would you represent the body (yourself if a self-portrait) through other ways?
Visual Representation: Include any simple sketches, diagram, images, or visuals that may aid in the depiction of your proposed artwork. If you don’t want to sketch, you could include found images or a digital collage that may assist in helping to visualize your idea.
A fun part of this proposal is that since you are not actually expected to complete the work, you are not constricted by location, scale, or cost of materials!
Presentation (cont.): Works Cited
Final Slide: Works Cited (References)
On the final slide, include a properly formatted full reference list. See the University’s library guide for Citing Sources. Links to an external site.
Remember to use in-text citations on the content slides.
Formatting GuidelinesIt is recommended to create your presentation in PowerPoint and submit a PPT file or a PDF.You may choose a different application such as Google Slides or Canva, but remember, if you use something other than PPT to complete your presentation, it must be saved and submitted as a PDF document – other file types are NOT accepted.
Organize your slide presentation according to the instructions.
Use clear and complete sentences throughout your presentation. Proofread before submission. You must use correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
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Title: Health Assessment Tool for Teenagers with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Introduction: Hello everyone, my name is [Name] and I am a registered nurse. Today, I will be presenting a healthcare education tool for a specific health need
Activity 5
Health Assessment Tool
Create an audio/visual presentation that will describe a healthcare education tool for a specific health need of a specific population that is different than your own.
The presentation should:
Identify the population and how it is different than your own.
Discuss the importance of the health need.
Identify special learning challenges this population faces.
Include a description of the tool to teach the information and explain how it works.
Discuss how the literature supports the use of the technology you have chosen.
Explain how the tool contributes to critical thinking.
Explain how the tool contributes to nursing practice and patient outcomes.
Guidelines:
1. Choose a population that is different than your own. For example: if you are a 25-year-old woman, who is a U.S citizen and only speak English, choose an older male patient who is from another race, culture, or ethnicity and who speaks limited English).
Identify the population and how it is different than your own.
Discuss the importance of the health need. For this population. For example: there is an increased incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus in the teen population so there a need for a tool to address this population’s special needs.
Identify special learning challenges this population faces. For example: income, sensory impairment, or language.
2. Develop a teaching tool: Incorporate technology/multimedia into your tool. For example: texts, twitter, blogs, email, YouTube video, video-conferencing, Skype, computer or cell phone app, electronic brochures, and electronic booklets.
Include a description of the tool to teach the information. Explain how the tool works but you do not have to actually create the tool. For example: your tool may be a website, but you do not have to actually create the site.
3. Discussion:
Discuss how the literature supports the use of the technology you have chosen.
Explain how the tool contributes to critical thinking – what skills does it develops.
Explain how the tool contributes to nursing practice and patient outcomes.
Important note: Develop education materials at the sixth-grade reading level to ensure the general population will understand the information. Use this simple readability index calculator to check any text that you may incorporate into your teaching materials. Just click on the link, and when it opens, copy and paste an example from your written text to reveal the reading level. You can also use Microsoft Word to assess the reading level of your written content by selecting review, spelling and grammar, readability statistics.
Do not include:
A description of the disease process
What the client can expect from the disease
Extraneous information; For example: if you are creating a tool for patients who have lung cancer do not include statistics about lung cancer unless it is part of your tool.
Reading and Resources
Read Chapter 9 In Rubenfeld, M. G., & Scheffer, B.K. (2015). Critical thinking TACTICS for nurses: Achieving the IOM competencies (3rd ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett.
Read Ainsley, B., & Brown, A. (2009). The impact of informatics on nursing education: A review of the literature. Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing 40(5) 228-32.
Play Video
Additional Instructions:
All submissions should have a title page and reference page.
Utilize a minimum of two scholarly resources.
Adhere to grammar, spelling and punctuation criteria.
Adhere to APA compliance guidelines.
Adhere to the chosen Submission Option for Delivery of Activity guidelines.
Submission Options
Choose One:
Instructions:
Other media (Prezi, etc.) presentation
8 to 12 slides with speaker notes. Add title and reference slides.
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“Exploring the Difficulties and Approaches to Studying Religion” “Exploring the Difficulty of Defining Religion and Methods for Studying It” “Requirements for Submission: Meeting Academic Standards and Avoiding Plagiarism”
ouchstones are projects that illustrate your comprehension of the course material, help you refine skills, and demonstrate application of knowledge. You can work on a Touchstone anytime, but you can’t submit it until you have completed the unit’s Milestones. Once you’ve submitted a Touchstone, it will be graded and counted toward your final course score.
Touchstone 1: Reflecting on Major Approaches to Studying Religions
ASSIGNMENT: In this unit, you learned some of the reasons for studying religion. You also learned that religion is universally recognizable yet difficult to define. A narrow definition of religion that ties it to a belief in and worship of a higher supernatural power, can exclude religions like Buddhism. On the other hand, definitions of religion that eliminate mention of the otherworldly or divine by equating it simply with “faith” or “belief” yield an understanding that is overly broad.
Due to the challenges of studying religion, various methodologies have arisen including: phenomenology, theology, historical approaches, comparison, philosophy, and sociology. This Touchstone gives you an opportunity to reflect on these major approaches to studying religion.
In a 400–600 word short essay, you will explain the difficulties involved in defining religion. Then you will select one method for studying religion that you believe to be most thought-provoking, and explain its strengths and weaknesses.
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. Assignment Guidelines
DIRECTIONS: Explain, in your own words, two reasons why religion is difficult to define. Review the lessons in Unit 1 as you consider your response. Then, select one method for studying religion that you believe to be most thought-provoking and explain what you believe to be its strengths and weaknesses.
Your short essay should include four parts:
Explain, in your own words, two reasons why religion is difficult to define.
Select one method for studying religion that you believe to be most thought-provoking, and summarize the approach in your own words.
Explain a strength of this approach to studying religion.
Explain a weakness of this approach to studying religion.
The methods for studying religion discussed in Unit 1 include:
Phenomenology
Theology
Historical Approaches
Comparative Religion
Philosophy of Religion
Sociology of Religion
As you develop your reflection, be sure to engage with the course material from Unit 1. You will use information from the Sophia tutorials to support your response. When citing material from a tutorial, please include the name of the tutorial and use the following format (using Sophia’s Indigenous Religions tutorial as an example):
In-text citation: (Religion and Food, n.d.)
Reference: Sophia Learning (n.d.). Religion and Food [MOOC]. In Approaches to Studying Religions. https://app.sophia.org/course_preview/approaches-to-studying-religions-3/challenge-1-1/9/8235/religion-and-food-2
This is only an example; your own citations will be for the tutorials you use in answering the question. Please do not use any sources outside the class.
Refer to the completion checklist below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.
❒ Have you explained two reasons why religion is difficult to define, in your own words?
❒ Have you selected a method for studying religion from Unit 1 and summarized the approach?
❒ Have you explained a strength and a weakness of this approach to studying religion?
❒ Does your short essay demonstrate engagement with the course material from Unit 1?
❒ Is your short essay between 400–600 words, double-spaced, and formatted in 12-point font?
❒ Have you cited examples with in-text citations?
❒ Are the cited examples from the class tutorials?
❒ Have you proofread your short essay for mistakes in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization?
B. Rubric
Advanced (100%) Proficient (85%) Acceptable (75%) Needs Improvement (50%) Non-Performance (0%)
Reflects on the Definition of Religion
Essay reflects on the difficulty of defining religion. Any citation use must come from the course material. (No outside sources.) (20%)
Essay offers a clear discussion of two reasons why religion is difficult to define. The discussion provides unique insights and demonstrates thoughtfulness about the subject. Essay offers a clear discussion of at least one reason why religion is difficult to define. Essay offers a discussion of two reasons why religion is difficult to define. Discussion may be somewhat unclear or vague. Essay offers a discussion of only one reason why religion is difficult to define; the second reason is missing or vague. Essay does not attempt to reflect on the difficulty of defining religion.
Summarizes a Method for Studying Religion
Essay selects and summarizes a method for studying religion using citations from the course material. (No outside sources.) (20%)
Essay selects a method for studying religion and clearly and accurately summarizes it. The summary demonstrates careful reading and understanding of the topic. Essay selects a method for studying religion and accurately summarizes it. Essay selects a method for studying religion and summarizes it, but discussion may be unclear or vague. Essay selects a method for studying religion and attempts to summarize it, but the method may not be from the course material or has an inaccurate description. Essay does not select or summarize a method for studying religion.
Reflects on a Strength of the Method
Essay reflects on a strength of the selected method for studying religion using citations from the course material. (No outside sources.) (20%)
Essay demonstrates insightful reflection on a strength of the method. Essay demonstrates reflection on a strength of the method. Essay demonstrates a more superficial reflection on a strength of the method. Essay states a strength of the method, but there is no description, or the description is inaccurate. Essay does not attempt to reflect on the strengths of any method for studying religion.
Reflects on a Weakness of the Method
Essay reflects on a weakness of the selected method for studying religion using citations from the course material. (No outside sources.) (20%)
Essay demonstrates insightful reflection on a weakness of the method. Essay demonstrates reflection on a weakness of the method. .Essay demonstrates a more superficial reflection on a weakness of the method. Essay states a weakness, but there is no description or the description is inaccurate Essay does not attempt to reflect on the weaknesses of any method for studying religion.
Use of Evidence
uses specific examples from the course, that are cited appropriately, to support the response. (No outside sources.) (13%)
At least 2 specific examples are thoughtfully selected and explained to support the response. Examples from the course material are cited appropriately. At least 2 specific examples from the course are used to support the response. Examples from the course material are cited appropriately. 1-2 examples from the course are used to support the response. Examples from the course material are cited appropriately. At least 1 example from the course is used to support the response. The example is cited from the course material but may not be cited appropriately. No examples from the course are used or cited to support the response.
Conventions
Essay follows conventions for standard written English and is formatted according to the guidelines of the assignment. (7%)
There are almost no errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization; all length and formatting requirements are met. There are minor errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization that do not impede readability; length and formatting requirements are nearly met. There are frequent errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization that somewhat impede readability; length and formatting requirements are nearly met. There are consistent errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization that significantly impede readability; length and formatting requirements are not met. Submission does not meet the minimum threshold for points to be awarded..
C. Requirements
The following requirements must be met for your submission to be graded:
Composition must be between 400–600 words.
Double-space the composition and use one-inch margins.
Use a readable 12-point font.
All writing must be appropriate for an academic context.
Composition must be original and written for this assignment.
Plagiarism of any kind is strictly prohibited.
Submission must include your name, the name of the course, the date, and the title of your composition.
Include all of the assignment components in a single file.
Acceptable file formats include .doc and .docx.
In-text citations should use this style: (Religion and Food, n.d.)
References should use this style: Sophia Learning (n.d.). Religion and Food [MOOC]. In Approaches to Studying Religions. https://app.sophia.org/course_preview/approaches-to-studying-religions-3/challenge-1-1/9/8235/religion-and-food-2
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“Hurricane Sandy: A Devastating Disaster and Its Lasting Impact” Introduction Hurricane Sandy was a powerful and destructive tropical cyclone that struck the Caribbean and the East Coast of the United States in October 2012. It
Final Discussion: Student Chosen Disaster
STUDENT CHOSEN DISASTER (NOTE: This Topic and discussion is worth 40% of your Final Grade and should be more inclusive with factual information, details of the incident, and your thoughts and perspectives)
Natural Disaster of Choice: Hurricane Sandy
Provide in-text citations in each paragraph.
Provide 10 separate sources.
HAZARD DESCRIPTION: Comprehensively and thoroughly describe the facts of Hurricane Sandy, including what happened, those affected, and other important details.
DISASTER CONSEQUENCES: Describe the major consequences of hurricane sandy. Consider including information about human harm (death, physical injury, psychological distress and trauma), effects on the response personnel, effects on the community, economy, environment and other important factors.
EVENT MANAGEMENT: Describe the roles played by emergency responders, law enforcement personnel, and civic leaders in response to hurricane sandy.
LEGAL/POLICY/ETHICAL: Identify and discuss any legal issues, policies that affected the response, or ethical implications tied to Hurricane Sandy. Discuss if any new policies/laws were created because of Hurricane Sandy. If not, what type of policy would you implement to minimize/prevent future similar disasters?
FRAMEWORK/RESEARCH: Describe and analyze any incident management frameworks (ex: NIMS/CERC/ICS/HICS) that were applicable to Hurricane Sandy and if any disaster research has contributed to a specific challenge identified in this incident or type of incident (bridge collapses, transportation disasters, etc.). Discuss any research that is relevant to this type of disaster or specific disaster. -
Title: Maximizing Event Turnout: Sampling Techniques for Selecting a Movie for High School Movie Night
In real-life applications, statistics helps us analyze data to extract information about a population. In this module discussion, you will take on the role of Susan, a high school principal. She is planning on having a large movie night for the high school. She has received a lot of feedback on which movie to show and sees differences in movie preferences by gender and also by grade level.
She knows if the wrong movie is shown, it could reduce event turnout by 50%. She would like to maximize the number of students who attend and would like to select a PG-rated movie based on the overall student population’s movie preferences. Each student is assigned a classroom with other students in their grade. She has a spreadsheet that lists the names of each student, their classroom, and their grade. Susan knows a simple random sample would provide a good representation of the population of students at their high school, but wonders if a different method would be better.
You can review the student demographics here: Module One Discussion Data PDF.
In your initial discussion post, specifically address the following:
Introduce yourself and describe a time when you used data in a personal or professional decision. This could be anything from analyzing sales data on the job to making an informed purchasing decision about a home or car.
Describe to Susan how to take a sample of the student population that would not represent the population well.
Describe to Susan how to take a sample of the student population that would represent the population well.
Finally, describe the relationship of a sample to a population and classify your two samples as random, systematic, cluster, stratified, or convenience. -
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