Entrepreneurship and Innovation MBA assignment. it entails both a Word file & PowerPoint presentation, hence I increased the number of words to cover the entire assignment.
Both files should have references supporting the answers/findings.
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“Driving Business Growth: The Role of Entrepreneurship and Innovation in MBA Education”
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Title: “The Complexity of Human Nature and the Search for Truth: A Second Look at Lie Detection” “Unmasking the Truth: An Analysis of the ‘How to Be a Human Lie Detector’ Course and Its Implications on Human Nature and Dishonesty” Title: “The Flaws of Vanessa Van Edwards’ Approach to Self-Presentation: An Analysis Supported by Research on Trust and Detecting Lies”
OTHER: I need a second draft for this essay. here are the comments from the professor for the first draft.
As I noted in your DB post, Trust: Testing and Control, you can get even closer to hitting all the requests of my assignments, step by step and part by part. Your work here again demonstrates some thoughtfulness but you leave out too many of the steps as per the assignment handout and turn a lot of this over, it seems, to computer-generated language (?). See what makes me say that in this note below.
Here are suggestions of what needs to be accomplished in the second draft:
1. The first paragraph needs some clarity on what the definite difference in perspectives is between Van Edwards and Ariely. You just say “different perspectives on human nature.” You need to get to know Ariely more and be able to say how his point of view differs from Van Edwards. Also what would his reaction be to such a course?
2. Your thesis needs to be something more exact about what you feel strongly about as a specific point. This point must be the point you have worked out as a guiding force for the whole essay, a point your will work hard to highlight in your topic sentences of your paragraphs and the point you will come back to. You do not yet have a thesis statement (“reveals the complexity” is not a guiding force of a point to work at–to work at hard–to prove as your work as the writer of this essay. Is it a computer-generated statement, by the way? AI and CHATGPT love, love, love phrases like “reveals the complexity..” and “balanced approach…” You can do better yourself, Richard, through your own thoughts.)
3. Your second paragraph is not following the rigor of real visual analysis. See Part B of the assignment sheet as well as Assistive Handout 2 in the Course Menu to get this very important part of your essay into shape.
4. Your third paragraph, Richard–I have no idea what you’re saying and how it conveys anything personal. It doesn’t, really–right? Think of all the stories you’ve read and told since you were young–all with a who, what happened, what you observed, where and at what time in your life, what’s going on, who are you and how can I get to know you through the story you’re conveying, and how I can understand you and agree, “OK, I get it. Because of what Richard has been through or what he has observed personally, because of this being actually Richaed, he would or would not want to take this course.” I can have this kind of reaction to you personally in this part of the paper only if write in an authentic way.
Please see Part C of the assignment handout. I’m really thinking this part came from computer-generated writing. . .
5. For your research part, please convey the research in a more complete way. Remember that I ask that the research has to relate to the rest of the paper–it has to be like a “cap” that the paper wears very fittingly. There are not connections to anything else you said here. In terms of working with a thesis (see my comments above about you needing an actual thesis), a thesis would come back into play when you discuss your research. Please see Assistive Handout 3 in the Course Menu for help on how to write this part of your paper. But please also work on what it is you really want to drive home in this paper–you, Richard, what’s important coming from you to me?–about trust and “being a human lie detector” and how we relate to others in the world? I need to hear your voice.
Remember too, Ariely also has to come back in here as well. Did you do a good job with Journals 1 and 2–these were meant to help you get to know Ariely.
Take your time to do a good job for the second draft. It’s worth 15 points.
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PREVIOUS PAPER INSTRUCTIONS (#568780097): the essay is based off this article, https://www.scienceofpeople.com/courses/lie-detection/
What is the purpose of this essay?
The purpose of this essay is to grapple with a complex multimodal text related to the course, which will (thanks to your careful analysis) shine light on course themes, in particular Ariely’s moderate-optimistic view honesty and dishonesty. In other words, your analysis of this text will serve as an illuminating lens to view not only the text itself but the course overall so far. In addition, you will gain a more critical perspective on how a claim is made (ex: “humans can—and should be– accurate lie detectors”) in relation to other experts’ opinions.
What will I be writing about?
On her website, “Science of People,” Vanessa Van Edwards advertises a course on “How to Be a Human Lie Detector.” The course promises to educate and train people in detecting lies and hidden emotions with up to 90% accuracy, as it promotes abilities such as “speed read anyone” and “find dishonesty behind words.” The course is expensive, and its marketing (images, expressions, “promises,” assumptions about human nature and deceit being all around us) is elaborate. Your job is to analyze the website as a kind of deliberate message about honesty and dishonesty all around us; to analyze how the website communicates that message (again, images, expressions, promises, assumptions), and how all this information either confirms or contradicts Ariely’s moderate-optimistic view of honesty and dishonesty you’ve been picking up from his book. Note: DO NOT sign up for the course. Only view the webpages that are available—there is already plenty to observe and pick up information on.
What kind of structure can I use for the essay?
Part A: Write the Introduction:
What does it mean to know ourselves as human? Should we strive to see, understand, and accept our own dishonesty? Or does being human obligate us to be “better”? –to be more honest, more integral, and to constantly improve ourselves? (And so should we be less tolerant of others’ faults—such as their lieing—as a result?) As your last sentence of the introduction, create a thesis statement that makes clear your position as well as the point that you realize there are two varying ideas of human nature in play–the view of Van Edwards on self-improvement (and intolerance for others’ faults) and the view of Ariely.
Part B: Next, talk about the advertised course:
Smoothly transition into your discussion of “How to Be a Human Lie Detector,” as it is advertised on the website: How is the course presented? What does Van Edwards want you to believe about lying? (“Point” to what you’re looking at on the site.) What does she want you to believe about people who lie? (“Point” to what you’re looking at the on the site.) What does she want you to believe how easy or hard it is to learn more about liars and lying? (“Point” to what you’re looking at on the site.) As you analyze these messages in the advertisement, analyze the language and images she uses–images, expressions, “promises,” assumptions about human nature and deceit being all around us. Depending on how you feel about this kind of messaging (and what you said in your introduction), also critique (evaluate) her perspective in a strong, ironic, or perceptive tone.
Part C: Next, make a choice: This course does—or does not—hold interest or value for you:
Yes, this course holds definite interest or value for me.
Perhaps this course goes along with your notions of how human beings should constantly improve themselves and not make excuses for themselves or others. Perhaps certain marketing messages or images from the site struck a chord with you, based on your past experience and what you know of other humans. Perhaps you think the course could explain some aspects of human nature that have always annoyed you or that you feel need more attention in today’s world. Bring in some mention of Ariely, and make your case with examples that are believably based on your experience or your own close-up observations of your community, news, culture, or social scene.
No, this course and others like it hold no interest or value for me.
Perhaps you can discern manipulation coming from the site in several places. Perhaps you do not trust Van Edwards for her self-presentation or inconsistencies. Perhaps you’re thinking the approach she offers is not “real world,” not sustainable, and could possibly even backfire in relationships or psychologically for individuals. Bring in some mention of Ariely, and make your case with examples that are believably based on your experience or your own close-up observations of your community, culture, news, or social scene.
Part D: Finally, add some research:
What is one research source you can find—for example, a source on how children learn to trust, or how detecting lies is or is not possible—that supports something you’ve said in Part C of this paper? -
“Unlocking the Insights: An Analysis of Spreadsheets” Spreadsheets are a powerful tool for organizing and analyzing data, making them a staple in various industries and professions. From finance and accounting to marketing and project management, spreadsheets are used
Analyse spreadsheets. there are about 7 sheets that you need to analyse and write content based on the brief (700 words max).
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Title: “Celebrating the Everyday: Analyzing Artwork Depicting Ordinary People in the 19th Century”
Instead
of celebrating the rich and powerful, many modern artists focused their
attention on ordinary working people. Describe and analyze an artwork
that focuses on work or other everyday activities of ordinary people from the 19th century.
Identify the artwork(s) you plan to analyze–explain the context, overall appearance of subject matter of the artwork.
Include a clear thesis statement about the purpose or message (in your view) of the artwork
Body
Develop two to three main points that help explain or support (evidence) your thesis.
Evidence should draw on careful observation and description of the
artwork itself, as well as your knowledge of the cultural and/or
personal context in which it was created
Conclusion
Restate your thesis in more detail.
Remind your reader of the evidence you have presented to support your thesis.
You may wish to provide a final personal reflection on why the
artwork is meaningful to you, or what it has to offer to viewers of our
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Title: Exploring the Theme of Love and Sacrifice in “Romeo and Juliet” and “The Story of Princess Hase”
Step 1: Create an outline with thesis statement. Please use the attached document as a “fill-in-the-blanks” outline.
Step 2: At this point, you’ve organized your ideas into an outline. As a reminder, here is the formal assignment prompt: This literary criticism essay explores a common theme or motif in at least two works of literature. This essay explores its topic in greater depth than the previous short essays, and must use supporting sources. The criticism essay will be a more elaborate version of the short essays you’ve written in this course. In fact, you can use one of your short essays as a first draft.
Choose at least two works of literature that we have studied in this course. Choose a common theme, topic, or motif in these two works. Your essay should explore the following:
Similarities and differences between how these works treat your theme, topic, or motif.
The significance of your theme, topic, or motif.
The main point you want to make about the theme, topic, or motif—in other words, an argumentative thesis statement.
Details from the literary works that support your thesis statement.
This essay should follow the basic introduction, body, conclusion structure learned in College Composition. Since this is a literary criticism essay, your analysis and argument should be rooted in a close reading of your literary sources. For this essay, you’ll also need to use supporting sources. In many cases, you’ll find that scholarly research has been done on your specific literary works. In other cases, you may look for research related to the genre, theme, or historical context of these works. You must have at least 5 sources. (This is a minimum number. There is no maximum number.) Your sources must include at least 2 works of literature that we have studied during this course. Your sources must also include at least 2 academic journal articles or academic nonfiction books. Your essay should be at least 1200 words long.
Materials:
Outline Formatting (File Attached) *Please use this to complete outline*
How to Format Your Essay (File Attached) *Just as a general guide*
Essay Instructions (File Attached)
Rubric (File Attached) *Just as a general guide*
Works of literature that were read (Choose Two): *No digital copies available, you must look up literature online – let me know if you need help with this*
“Little Snow White” (1857 version)
“Little Snow White” (1812 version)
“The Mirror of Matsuyama”
“The Story of Princess Hase”
“Romeo and Juliet”
Middle Passage, by Robert Hayden
The Heights of Macchu Picchu, by Pablo Neruda
Important Details: The essay instructions state “The criticism essay will be a more elaborate version of the short essays you’ve written in this course. In fact, you can use one of your short essays as a first draft.” Please disregard this! It’s not a requirement. Please just create a brand new essay based on the two stories you chose and the points you decided to make.
Lastly, please cite everything appropriately. Thank you kindly.
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“The Role of Prestige and Power in the Sambia Society: A Study of Gilbert Herdt’s Ethnography”
The essay should have:
a) focus and clarity of the language used represent your claim;
b) the degree to which your discussion utilizes assigned text materials to illustrate and develup a response to each question
-(When referring to the texts), give page numbers in parentheses- no need to quote extensively. -NEVER assume that the illustrative passage you have chosen speaks “for itself.” Rather, having cited your text as grounds for your discussion, explain the connection to the claim(s) by explaining the usefulness of the text-specific example(s).
c ) the extent to which your discussion is convincing as a point of view.
Essay: There are four “universal compensations” that societies provide their members, provided on the basis of what those members do (their roles) or see themselves as being (their
identities):
-power (the capacity to make things happen in one’s own or others’ interest);
-property (tangible elements of value within a culture):
-prestige (status, either marked by title or by reputation); and,
-pleasure (aspects of well-being, either physical or metaphysical).
Using one of the ethnographies read since the mid-term, demonstrate how at least TWO of these compensations operate in one society. Provide careful consideration and specific empirical evidence of ethnographic detail, from your chosen text, in
order to be convincing as to the importance of the TWO compensations you have chosen.
Compensation use: Prestige and Power. from the book: Gilbert Herdt. TheSambia: Ritual, Sexuality and Change ni Papa New Guinea. -
“Exploring Political Attitudes and Behaviors: A Comparative Analysis of the 2017 British Election Study and 2020 Pew Research Center Data Using SPSS”
project ahead! Choosing between the British Election Study survey data from 2017 or the Pew Research Center’s American Trends Panel Wave 69 data from 2020 is a big decision. Once you’ve selected your dataset, consider which variables or questions are most intriguing to you and would make for a compelling analysis. SPSS will certainly be a valuable tool for crunching the numbers and presenting your findings.
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“Uncovering the Layers of Obsession in Rebecca: A Gothic Analysis”
these are the recommendations she gave me on my last prompt, please follow these guidelines, there are citations already included.
Carson, I think writing about obsession in Rebecca is a fine topic. But I think you are importing a LOT of assumptions about character, development, how believable a gothic tale is supposed to be, etc that really mucks up what you might write about. I think you need a basic structure here that can ground your interpretation a bit more fully. Start with a basic definition of a “gothic” novel or tale (highlighting, mystery, suspense, the supernatural, whatever you will later use) and then employ a complicating structure, in which you move from expectation to actuality. So here, _Rebecca_ SEEMS to be a mystery story about a haunting woman BUT, as you will show, reveals a complex array of obsessions with the dead Rebecca. Your work might be showing 3 different “Rebecca”‘s in the novel (and in the imagination of three different characters and how those three R’s work with/against each other to show_____________. Filling in that blank with a POINT, not the plot, will be the trick. -
“Exploring the Philosophical Dimensions of the MMR Vaccine Controversy: A Critical Analysis of Science and Society”
Provide a philosophical analysis of your scientific controversy. You will assess whether your controversy is a real scientific controversy or a created controversy (this is a technical term introduced in your Harker book). If it is real you should explain what the source of the scientific disagreement was and how it was resolved (if it was resolved). You should evaluate whether, and to what extent, your controversy undermines the authority of science. If you decide your controversy was created, you should analyze how this occurred (on the model of the examples that Harker gives in Chapters 8, 9, and 10). The final version of the paper should be 6-10 pages long, and must respond to every part of the assignment (it should include your historical background and your philosophical analysis, as well as a bibliography of sources).
The historical background is already complete and attached to the post, need only 3 pages for the Philosophical Analysis of a Scientific Controversy.