Category: Writing

  • Title: The Power of Leadership Vision and Empowerment in Solving Educational Problems 1. Connections between Leadership Vision and Conditions of Empowerment In Ndalamba et al.’s (2017) study, one of the elements of

    Read, review, and consider the elements of leadership vision that are presented in the paper attached to this discussion. Select at least two conditions of empowerment in Covey (p. 197, 2019) along with at least one element of leadership vision identified in Ndalamba et al. (2017) (See Attachment) to discuss the following: 1. Describe (in one paragraph) connections you identified between an element of leadership vision from Ndalamba et al. (2017) and conditions of empowerment in Covey (1991).
    2. Identify and briefly discuss a current educational problem; share your vision for solving it; and describe the communication strategies you would use to garner support from your colleagues towards developing and fostering a shared vision.

  • Phonemic and Phonological Awareness: Understanding and Supporting Students’ Language Development and Reading Skills Supporting Students with Dyslexia in the Classroom: Strategies and Resources

    Use only the resources provided for you the student resources for phonemic/phonological awareness. This includes the textbook, videos, articles, etc.   Do not use outside resources.  Points will be deducted if you do not follow the guidelines for use of resources.
    ***** The CORE textbook is the required textbook for this course.  Therefore it should be cited in the body/content of your essay and also listed in the Reference List.
    2.  Format is always size 12 font, Times New Roman and Single-Space.  If the paper submitted does not follow the format, points will be deducted.
    Citations Throughout the Document and List of Resources
    Included below are the APA guidelines;  these guidelines must be followed; if not, points will be deducted accordingly,
    For example:  Citations must be included within the paper;  when you are using an author’s information, it must be cited within the paper.  There are 5 sections to the paper; in each of the 5 parts citations must be noted.  (using APA format)
    At the end of the paper you must include a thorough list of references, i. e., a minimum of 5 references in APA format.  This must include the CORE textbook, articles, videos, etc.  
    For this assignment, it is helpful to complete all the required readings and viewing of all the videos in this module as these will provide the information and knowledge base, language, and vocabulary you need to use, to help you fully answer the questions. To maximize your ability to earn full points on this assignment, it is important you explain each response thoroughly by including details, explanations, and examples that support your reply. It is also necessary to include (in parenthesis embedded in your text) your references which are all provided to you inside this module.  Use any of the materials and resources provided in your module as you see needed.
    Please answer questions A-E listed below.  Develop a 1.5 – 2  page, single-spaced essay that addresses the questions. Use the questions as guides to help your thinking and as a checkpoint to ensure you cover the items mentioned in the questions in your write up.
    It is important you focus on developing your communication skills in writing. An essay approach to this assignment is best for this goal. When developing your essay, please adhere to the following:
    Only use the resources available in this module and your course text to help you write your answers. 
    Reference items in your write-up (APA style)
    For information about APA writing please review this linkLinks to an external site. for guidelines in expository essay writing.
    Questions
    (1 ) What is phonemic awareness?  Define and explain  (2). What is phonological awareness? Define and explain.  Use your CORE book and resources in this module to write up a complete explanation.  Include all the components of phonemic and phonological awareness. Make sure to list the components separately and include a definition for each, a brief explanation for each, and any additional information for each of the components. 
    How are oral language development and phonological awareness interrelated? (You may want to refer to what you learned in the previous module, Oral Language Development, and what you are learning in this module, Phonological Awareness, to help you compose your response to this question)
    Discuss some activities in a classroom that would support/teach students phonemic/phonological awareness.  Name and explain two classroom strategies that would benefit students learning phonemic/phonological awareness.  
    (1) What is Dyslexia?  (2) What are the best strategies to use with students with Dyslexia?  (3). Why? Explain.  (4) Explain the relationship between phonemic awareness and dyslexia
    (1). What is UDL?   (2) How do these strategies help learners?   (3). Give one example.
    http://www.readingrockets.org/helping/target/phonologicalphonemic
    http://www.readingrockets.org/article/why-phonological-awareness-important-reading-and-spelling
    https://fiu.instructure.com/courses/199707/files/31374940?wrap=1
    https://www.edutopia.org/article/accommodating-students-dyslexia?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9bOT-6XY3wIVA1uGCh2DXgWYEAAYAiAAEgIVIfD_BwE
    https://www.readingrockets.org/topics/assistive-technology/articles/universal-design-learning-udl-what-you-need-know
    http://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/7690/urlt/0070131-phonoman.pdf

    Phonemic Awareness vs. Phonological Awareness

    About Dyslexia

    Frequently Asked Questions


    https://dyslexiaida.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/DITC-Handbook.pdf
    https://improvingliteracy.org/state-of-dyslexia/florida
    https://fiu.instructure.com/courses/199707/files/31257966/preview
    https://www.readingrockets.org/helping-all-readers/inclusive-classrooms/universal-design-learning
    https://www.readingrockets.org/article/5-examples-universal-design-learning-classroom

  • The Struggle for Equality: Mexican-Americans in Southern California during the 1940s

    I need you to revive and check one of the essays that’s been done and do another essay. First essay that needs to be done
    BOOK REVIEW ASSIGNMENT
    Both books for this assignment, Mendez v. Westminster: School Desegregation and Mexican-American Rights and The Sleepy Lagoon Murder Case: Race Discrimination and Mexican-American Rights, deal with the place of Mexican immigrants and Mexican-Americans in American society, particularly in Southern California, in the 1940s. While much of Anglo society racialized those of Mexican descent, in the eyes of the law Mexicans and Mexican-Americans were classified as “white.”
    This assignment asks you to reflect on the ways that those of Mexican descent were affected by this racialization and the ways in which they and their allies fought to attain equal status in society and particularly in the law, within the context of Southern California.
    1) What marked Mexicans and Mexican-Americans as a separately defined group in the eyes of Anglos? In what ways did Mexicans/Mexican-Americans resist this separate definition? Did Mexicans/Mexican-Americans themselves seek to be seen as a separately defined group, and if so how, why, and to what ends? In responding to these questions, detail the circumstances (around the 1930s-40s and prior to this time) found in California (or Southern California) that affected how Anglos viewed Mexicans/Mexican-Americans, and how Mexicans/Mexican-Americans viewed themselves.
    2) How was the law/legal system/criminal justice system used by some Anglos in California to treat Mexicans and Mexican-Americans as less than full members of society or as second-class citizens, particularly with regard to the case/time period detailed in your book? Who treated Mexicans and Mexican-Americans as less than? What appeared to motivate these people?
    3) How were Mexicans and Mexican-Americans, and their allies from other groups, ultimately able to use the law/legal system/criminal justice system to gain equal rights, with regard to the case/time period detailed in your book? Who did they hire to represent them? What legal arguments/strategies did they use?
    4) Were Anglos ultimately successful in using the law/legal system/criminal justice system to racialize Mexicans and Mexican-Americans and to treat them as less than full members of American and Californian society at the time? How did longer-term changes in law, society, and circumstances in Southern California impact the efforts of those of Mexican descent (U.S. citizens and non-citizens) to be treated as full members of American society?
    Assignment Guidelines
    1. Double spaced, one inch margins all around, 12 pt font. Put your name, date and e-mail address in the upper right corner (single-spaced). Number the pages.
    2. Essay page limit is 8 pages of text. You may include a general introduction/conclusion but are not required to do so. Minimum page limit: 5 pages.
    3. You must primarily use the Mendez or Sleepy Lagoon book, and secondarily other course material, for this assignment. Outside material can be used to supplement your essay, but it is unlikely that you will need it. Cite to all materials relied upon, including page number(s). Essays without citation to course material will not be accepted. Use parenthetical citations along with a Works Cites page, or footnotes. Cite to your chosen book by using the name of the author and the page number (for example, Weitz, 23). You should have at least one citation per paragraph unless the paragraph is a general introduction, conclusion, or purely your opinion. For outside sources, provide a full citation.
    4. Number the response to each of the four questions. I’ll send the one that needs to be checked

  • “Exploring My Core Values: Origins and Reflections” Revision Reflection: Improving My Writing Which areas of feedback did you choose to address in your revised version and why? I chose to address all areas of feedback in my revised version because I wanted to improve my writing as much as possible.

    Step 1: Initial Submission (earn up to 85% of the possible points for the assignment)
    Your initial submission should include all of the following components:
    Content
    In this essay you will identify and explain 3-5 of your core values.
    You will also discuss the origins of these core values.
    Organization
    Include an introductory paragraph, where you grab the reader’s attention, provide a transitional statement, give a clear thesis statement, and map out the 3-5 key points that will support your thesis. (review elements of an introduction)
    Include 3-5 body paragraphs where you include details and examples to help you develop and support your key points. (review body paragraph structure)
    End your essay with a concluding paragraph where you restate your thesis, summarize your key points, and leave the reader with the “so what?” (review successful concluding paragraphs)
    Language Choices
    As a writer, you are free to decide how you use language, keeping the following in mind:
    style: your language choices should result in a consistent writing style that is purposeful and aligned with your goals
    readability: your language choices should ensure that your ideas are clear and easy to follow
    When composing your paper, think about the conventions for academic writing, including:
    punctuation: this includes things such as recommended use of commas, colons, and apostrophes.
    word-level accuracy: this includes things such as capitalization, spelling, word-tense, and usage.
    sentence-level accuracy: this includes things such as sentence boundaries, subject-verb agreement, and pronoun-antecedent agreement.
    Take time to review your language choices after you’ve written your essay. Think about your goals for the style of this essay and your own writing habits (like using “text-speak,” omitting capitalization, or writing sentence fragments). Revise as necessary to accomplish your style and readability goals.
    Reading your paper aloud is a helpful technique when reviewing your language choices for style and readability.
    Sources and Documentation
    You are not required to use sources for this assignment.
    Format and Length
    At the top of the page, include your name, the assignment name, and a title that reflects your specific essay focus. (See example below.)
    Your paper should be typed, double-spaced and in 11 or 12-point font.
    Your final product should be a minimum of five paragraphs (about 700-1000 words) in length. However, the quality of the content of this essay is most important. Be sure to fully answer the prompt.
    Sample Header and Title for Assignment Submissions
    Kim Lee (student’s name)
    Core Values Essay (assignment name)
    Honor, Trust, and Love (title)
    Reflection Questions
    The reflection questions are to be answered separately. (They are not part of the essay.) Post these in the “comments” box when submitting your assignment. You can number your answers or write them in paragraph form. Be sure to address all four questions.
    Aside from simply meeting the requirements, what were your personal goals for this assignment?
    When reviewing your language choices, what choices did you make for staying within or moving beyond conventions for academic writing and what impact did the Grammar Lab content have on those writing choices?
    What parts of your work on this assignment are you most proud of?
    What challenged you in this assignment and/or where do you need additional support from your instructor?
    Step 2: Revise and Resubmit (earn up to 15% of the possible points for the assignment)
    Students who want to earn the up to the maximum possible score can choose to complete the following revision and revision reflection components of the assignment.
    Revise your assignment based on feedback from your instructor, your peers, and/or your own writing goals. In your revision, track the changes from your first draft so that your instructor can easily identify where you made revisions. Submit your revised essay as a file in this assignment folder.
    Use strikethrough to indicate areas that should be deleted.
    Use bold-face to indicate areas where you are adding content.
    Complete a revision reflection. The reflection questions are to be answered separately and posted in the “comments” box when submitting your revised assignment. You can number your answers or write them in paragraph form. Be sure to address all three questions.
    Which areas of feedback did you choose to address in your revised version and why?
    How did you address this feedback in your revised version?
    Which areas of feedback did you choose not to address in your revised version and why?

  • “Running Towards the Finish Line: My Experience at the Riyadh Marathon” Lead paragraph: On a crisp morning in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, thousands of runners gathered at the starting line for the annual Riyadh Marathon. The event, held every year in October,

    topic for your story ( Riyadh Marathon )
    Your story will have the following:
    It must have a lead paragraph (around 30 words) answering at least 3 of the 5 Ws +H
    It must have 2 more paragraphs (or +) with further details (about 50-words each)
    Showing your progress is part of the grade. If you do not attend this event, you have to find another on-campus event to report on. Due Date 20th May on Turnitin.

  • Title: The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health: A Comparative Analysis of Adolescents and Adults

    Select any topic from the chapters that we have covered and become an expert on it. 
    As mentioned in the announcements, the goal of this project is for all students to further their interests in a particular topic by developing their own research question and then designing + reporting on their outcomes. This means that your research question should move beyond the scope of “What is ___?”   Please come up with a unique research question (i.e. How does X impact company Y?/How does X change the way US society function?). DO NOT submit projects answering these two example questions; these are only examples of how complex I want your research questions to be.  
    -Absolutely no plagiarism

  • “Exploring the Human Condition through Naturalism and Realism in Edith Wharton’s Ethan Frome”

    this is an essay using naturalist and realist literary works, such as Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton.
    source: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/4517/4517-h/4517-h.htm

  • “Finding a Fixer Upper: A Renovation Lending Analysis” Title: Finding a Fixer Upper: A Renovation Lending Analysis Property: 123 Main Street, Anytown, USA Purchase Price: $150,000 Ren

    Once you complete the module on renovation lending, here is your opportunity to see if you can “find a deal.” Search for a home on the market (use zillow, redfin, realtor.com, etc.) and search for a fixer upper. It is worth noting that redfin has a fixer upper filter.
    Once you find a home, estimate how much it will cost to repair the home and/or determine how much it would be worth fixed up. Set a budget and list the renovations you would make to the home with the set budget. You can search for similarly sized renovated homes in the same zip code to determine the after repair value.
    Make sure that you include: Cost to purchase the home, renovation budget and after repair value.

  • Title: Exploring Similar Themes in Poetry: A Thematic Analysis

    Poetry thematic analysis
    Poetry analysis involves analyzing the language and figures of speech used by a poet. It also
    entails sharing personal views regarding the poem and breaking down the poetic techniques,
    including its form, structure and themes.
    Introduction:
    This can include background information and interesting facts or trivia regarding the poem or
    author. State the thesis and the poems you have chosen, explaining how their themes are
    similar and what you will write in your essay to prove this.
    Body of the essay:
    Use the present tense to describe and analyze the events and characters of the story and how
    they demonstrate different themes.
    Enhance your analysis with direct quotations from the poem. When mentioning a particular
    poetic device or a situation from the poem’s plot, prove your words with the quote that refers to
    it or uses the device you are analyzing.
    Conclusion:
    The conclusion should summaries the points you made which identified the poems’ themes.
    **Select two or more poems that you believe have similar themes. Your thesis is to show
    the reader how these poems point to this particular theme. Use the text of the poem itself as
    evidence to support your thesis.
    Document all sources using the MLA guidelines.

  • “Empowering Businesses to Prioritize Customer Experience: The Voice of the Caribbean Customer” “Customer First: Exploring the Power of Feedback and Local Strategies for Exceptional CX”

    FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS BELOW TO THE LETTER! Use urls research in depth!
    PART 1: DEVELOPING JOURNALISM ARTICLES
    STORY 1: VOICE OF THE CARIBBEAN CUSTOMER: HIGHLIGHTING THE IMPORTANCE OF UNDERSTANDING AND VALUING CUSTOMER FEEDBACK, WITH TIPS ON HOW TO EFFECTIVELY GATHER AND ANALYZE FEEDBACK.
    FOR EACH ARTICLE YOU CREATE, CREATE A SURVEY OF QUESTIONS TO COLLECT DATA.Research and Background: Begin by researching the distinctions between customer service and customer experience (CX). Customer service typically refers to the direct support or assistance provided to customers, while CX encompasses the overall journey and perception a customer has with a brand, including all touchpoints and interactions.
    Define customer service and CX with clear examples.Example: Customer service involves immediate assistance during a transaction (e.g., resolving a complaint). CX is the holistic impression a customer forms over time, influenced by every interaction with the brand.
    Explore industries where customer experience is critical (e.g., hospitality, retail, restaurants).For Examples: Investigate local entities in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) such as:WAPA
    VIYA
    Tempo
    HOT ONES USVI
    Liberty USVI
    T-Mobile
    The Market Stx
    USVI Government agencies Journalism Article Draft: Develop a well-structured article, integrating insights from interviews and research. Craft a detailed and revised journalism article for a Vice or Wall Street Journal-style video.
    Use a professional tone with proper citations
    STORY CONCEPT 2: LOCAL SUCCESS STORIES: CX EDITION:Profiling local businesses that have excelled in delivering outstanding customer experiences, and exploring the strategies they implemented.
    Identifying Local Businesses: Profile successful local businesses renowned for exceptional customer experiences, such as:
    KB MoneyHouse & SeNé’s Hair Studio
    Boomarang Eats
    Apollo Legion
    Felix London
    Miss Naturalista St. Croix
    Rugged Youth
    Upper Class
    Laced Legacy
    Alexia A. Adams
    https://www.kuskins.com/?fbclid=IwAR1ZM-PqJoUoT0mz…
    https://alexiaadamsmakeupartistry.as.me/schedule.p…
    Zeesnaturalee
    https://zeesnaturalee.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMT…
    https://www.facebook.com/share/fYqvzhFAHNVuuWyh/?m…
    Research and Interviews: Conduct interviews with business owners to understand their customer-centric strategies and what sets their CX apart.
    KB MoneyHouse & SeNé’s Hair StudioOwners: A-Santé SenéKB MoneyHouse Facebook
    SeNé’s Hair Studio Facebook
    Boomarang EatsFounders: Khalid and Zayd SaleemBoomarang Eats Website
    Apollo LegionOwner: Pollo GoodingsApollo Legion Facebook
    Felix LondonFounder: DPMNM-Felix LondonFelix London Facebook
    Shop DPMNM Website
    Miss Naturalista St. CroixOwner: (Details not provided)Miss Naturalista Website
    Miss Naturalista Facebook
    Rugged YouthOwners: (Details not provided)Rugged Youth Facebook
    Rugged Youth Website
    Upper ClassOwners: (Details not provided)Upper Class Website
    Upper Class Facebook
    Laced LegacyOwner: (Details not provided)
    Laced Legacy Facebook
    Alexia A. Adams
    https://www.kuskins.com/?fbclid=IwAR1ZM-PqJoUoT0mz1T_05c2MSUbc7RWYFLrqLQ31F4dQg4zeHewM2CXgXCU_aem_AUSRlQEkiZR1A4Jm4EF5s_C2aROJ3p7krqUI311EQK7tcDXZQtIdpDJPXxmLxky-pVmtAc4g1_6ioTmS2i42i4uz
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    Zeesnaturalee
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    https://www.facebook.com/share/fYqvzhFAHNVuuWyh/?mibextid=LQQJ4d
    Journalism Article Draft: Develop a well-structured article, integrating insights from interviews and research. Craft a detailed and revised journalism article for a Vice or Wall Street Journal-style video.
    Use a professional tone with proper citations.
    PART 2: SCRIPT DEVELOPMENT
    STORY CONCEPT 1: VOICE OF THE CARIBBEAN CUSTOMERScript Development: Craft a detailed script that mirrors Vice or The Wall Street Journal style.
    Introduction:Define customer service and CX, highlighting distinctions.
    Emphasize the importance of customer feedback in improving CX.
    Effective Feedback Gathering:Discuss methods for effectively gathering and analyzing customer feedback.
    Local Perspectives:Include interviews and quotes from community members on customer service experiences.
    Interview Preparation: Develop insightful questions for guest speakers and street interviews:
    What methods have been most effective for gathering customer feedback?
    How do you prioritize customer experience in daily operations?
    Can you share specific strategies that enhanced your business’s customer experience?
    STORY CONCEPT 2: LOCAL SUCCESS STORIES: CX EDITIONScript Development: Create a detailed script focusing on local businesses’ CX success:
    Introduction:Introduce featured businesses and their exceptional CX strategies.
    Business Strategies:Highlight unique approaches that have led to outstanding customer satisfaction.
    Interviews and Insights:Include quotes and insights from business owners and patrons.
    Interview Preparation: Prepare questions for business owners: listed above from part 1
    What challenges did you face in improving customer satisfaction?
    How important is local community feedback in shaping your business’s customer service approach? Develop more questions etc…