Category: English

This discussion activity will introduce you to skills you can use to verify the credibility of internet sources. Your initial post is due Thursday, June 22 Two responses are due Sunday, June 25.
Directions for Initial Post:
Take five minutes to skim the below websites and decide which one you think is the most credible.
Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (https://aapsonline.org/)
American Medical Association (https://www.ama-assn.org/)
If you haven’t already, watch the four videos about online verification skills on the English 102 Library Guide.
Apply the fact-checking techniques that the videos describe to the websites you just reviewed (https://aapsonline.org/ and https://www.ama-assn.org/).
Write two or three paragraphs responding to the below questions:
What parts of the websites did you initially look at in order to access their credibility? Based on what you saw, which website did you think was most credible?
What did you learn about the websites when you applied the fact-checking techniques discussed in the videos? How, if at all, did this information change your perception of the websites and the organizations that created them? Explain.
Post your two or three paragraphs to Blackboard by Thursday, June 20. This initial post should be a minimum of 200 words.

Self-Concept Reflection Paper
Please answer the questions listed below about yourself in a reflection paper in 3 to 5 pages after reading the Simple Psychology Self-Concept article (located in Module 2). The proper citation of the article is listed below:
McLeod, S. A. (2008). Self-concept. Retrieved from https://www.simplypsychology.org/self-concept.htmlLinks to an external site.
Answer the following questions in your paper:
1.     What is your overall self-concept?
a.      The view you have of yourself (self-image)
b.     How much value you place on yourself (self-esteem or self-worth)    
i.     Discuss the 4 major factors that influence self-esteem (in the article) and how each influence how you view yourself.
1.     The Reaction of Others
2.     Comparison with Others
3.     Social Roles
4.     Identification
ii.     Discuss experiences in which you had high and low self-esteem
iii.     Discuss how family values and culture influence your self-concept
iv.     Discuss how your gender roles and stereotypes may impact your self-concept
v.     Discuss how your personal traits impact your self-concept
c.      What do you wish you were really like?

Analyze the effects of the narrative form of Maus—that is, discuss the significance of the narrative’s
continuous movement between past and present, between Vladek’s story of survival and Art’s story of
telling Vladek’s story, and the way in which the two are interwoven

hello I have attached as much as I can like a teacher-provided sample, my current paper with its rough layout, all needed sources(no outside), the rubric, and some little comments. I am seeking more words, MLA format, revision,  and a low A-letter grade so I don’t fail. thank you so much for your help.

Personal Narrative on Covid-19 must have 2
Similes or Metaphores.  Introduction with a
grabber. Three point thesis 1 Sentence.  3 body paragraphs and Concluding paragraph. 
Rubric guide line attached  

To many, Beyonce is considered one of the greatest performers of all time. In addition to
exceptional vocals, choreography, stage design, and stage presence, Beyonce’s performances are
often infused with social commentary and empowering messages to fans and especially women
and people of color. At the same time, many just don’t understand why Beyonce receives the
praise she does. You will often hear her name alongside the word “overrated”. I often argue that
when someone is rich, talented, and happy, there is no such thing as “overrated”.
Here’s the chance to challenge or agree with one or many of the assertions made about
Beyonce’s music and performance. Film reviews can be found on various publication platforms
and are written in various styles. Your review can be fun/funny but it must adhere to the genre by
being more than a rant, rave, or simple recap. This means you must do more than write about
how amazing/horrible she is and/or everything that happened from start to finish.
Your task is to watch “Homecoming”, a concert film about American singer Beyonce and her
2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival performance. Your film review should consider
the commentary, performance, and music within the film. Our theme this week is “Celebrity
Influence and Race”. In this review, consider how influential race is for Beyonce’s artistry. Does
she feel a sense of responsibility to black people and black culture? Should she? Some black
scholar feminists are concerned that Beyonce isn’t authentically black enough? Is this true for
you? How does the documentary support your conclusion?
A successful writing project 2 will:
● Entice the reader to view or avoid the film
● Make a thoughtful connection between the film, the performance, and Beyonce’s impact
on performance culture, race, gender, and/or feminism.
● Consider our ongoing debate about artists’ responsibility to their race and their fanbase
● Use descriptive language to provide imagery
● Include some background on Beyonce, Coachella, and *hint* HBCU homecomings
● Adhere to genres conventions
● Provide practical information about the film (directors, length, release date, platform
availability)
● Support all its claims about the film with specific detail
OUR GAPS:
Genre: A Review (a critical appraisal of a book, play, movie, exhibition, restaurant, etc.)
Audience:_______________________________ (People who have seen it or people who have
not seen it)
Purpose: To critique the film with other viewers or to persuade or discourage people from
viewing it.

Instructions:
Before you submit your Final Research paper, be sure that you have used proper APA format (such as typing the entire paper in Times New Roman 12 and double-spacing the content) throughout, as follows:
Title page
Abstract page
3-5 pages of content 
Reference list containing 3-5 sources 
Appendices if necessary
Also include:
In-text citations 
Page numbers
Please make sure you are following all of the requirements for this paper that are outlined in theResearch Paper Outline . This paper should be 3–5 pages in length not including the title page, abstract page, or reference list. 
Assignment Submission:
Must be created and submitted in Microsoft Word.
The use of outside resources is required, and all papers must be cited and written in APA format.
Once you have completed the assignment, click the Submit Assignment option in the menu to the right and select a format for submitting your assignment.
Click the Submit Assignment button when you are ready.
An Example Paper can be viewed HERE. 
An APA paper template can be downloaded HERE. 
Please type in Times New Roman 12 as per APA. 

For an opportunity to earn 5 extra credit points to be added to the next RR, please correctly identify the main point of “Just Walk on By” by Brent Staples, and provide evidence in the form of a direct quotation that supports your claim of the main point. The reading selection is located in this week’s Reading Response module. Notice the adverb “Correctly.” Your submission should be 2 sentences. If the identification is not correct, your entry will earn 5 participation points; however, if your identification is correct, you will earn an additional 5 points for a total of 10 points. Answer Format:
Sentence # 1: You must identify the author’s full name, the title of the article, and the main point. The order of the these items is to your discretion; however, the main point must have clarity. In other words, it does not have to have the same words as the answer, but it has to have the same meaning. Sentence # 2: You must have a direct quotation from the article that validates your claim of the identification of the main point, commentary to buffer the direct quotation (a direct quotation without buffer does not support your claim), and finally, you must have a parenthetical citation in correct MLA format.
For in-text quotations integration:
MLA format follows the author-page method of in-text citation. This means that the author’s last name and the page number(s) from which the quotation or paraphrase is taken must appear in the text, and a complete reference should appear on your Works Cited page. The author’s name may appear either in the sentence itself or in parentheses following the quotation or paraphrase, but the page number(s) should always appear in the parentheses, not in the text of your sentence.
For example:
When the author is part of the sentence, use only the page number, where the quotation(copied content from source) can be found, in the parentheses.
Wordsworth stated that Romantic poetry was marked by a “spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings” (263).
When the author’s name is not used in the sentence with the quotation, put the author’s last name and the page number, where the quotation can be found, in the parentheses. Romantic poetry is characterized by the “spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings” (Wordsworth 263).
When you are paraphrasing the quotation in your own words with the author’s name in the sentence, put only the page number, where the reference to the quotation can be found, in the parentheses. Wordsworth extensively explored the role of emotion in the creative process (263).
When you are paraphrasing the quotation in your own words without the author’s name in the sentence, put the author’s last name and the page number, where the reference to the quotation can be found, in the parentheses. Writers must extensively explore the role of emotion in the creative process (Wordsworth 263).
For example: Angela Duckworth argues that Grit is the essential ingredient needed to commit to a goal and the necessary perseverance to complete it, in her article, “Grit.” According to Duckworth, “Grit is passion and perseverance for very long-term goals,” which means that in order to complete a college course, students must commit to the process of completing all the assignments and participating actively every day in order to succeed (1).

1) Use the three sources you selected to write your annotated bibliography
and 
2) two additional sources from the class (one of these two sources must be a primary source) to
write your research paper. The focus of the paper should be clear and concise. Avoid broad statements
and be as specific as possible. Use my feedback to modify or expand your idea. 
The paper should be two pages long (maximum three), double-spaced, Times New
Roman, size 12.
Annotated bibliography is attached below 

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
GCU Benchmark Information
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies and professional standards:
MSW, MSW Advanced Standing
6.1: Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks to engage with clients and constituencies. [EPAS 6]
8.1: Critically choose and implement interventions to achieve practice goals and enhance capacities of clients and constituencies. [EPAS 8]
8.2: Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in interventions with clients and constituencies. [EPAS 8]
This assignment is informed by the following EPAS Standards:
1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice
3: Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
4: Engage In Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice
5: Engage in Policy Practice
6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities