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  • “Exploring the Versatility of Research Papers: Crafting a Genre to Effectively Communicate Your Ideas and Engage Your Audience”

    While the term “research paper” is common, it doesn’t exist as a singular genre. That is, you may be asked to research and work with the resulting texts in a variety of ways across classes and careers. The projects will often look very different from each other in terms of purpose, audience, style, and organization.
    With that in mind, I’m not asking you to make a particular type of “research paper” in our final project. Instead, I want you to practice with a variety of rhetorical tools; to develop and revise your writing to effectively represent your own perspectives; and to consider the needs and expectations of a specific & appropriate audience. Aim to make something that people would find useful or interesting. In short: you get to choose a genre that fits your purpose and audience, while allowing you to dive deeply into the topic.

  • Exploring the Power Dynamics in “Mind the Glass” Through a Feminist Lens Thesis Statement: Through the lens of feminist literary criticism, “Mind the Glass” by Dr. Moss reveals the power dynamics between men and women in a patriarchal

    Students will examine the short story, Mind the Glass written by Dr. Moss under the pseudonym Tonia Dixon using one of the literary criticism approaches and other research to support your thesis statement.  In 3.5-5 pages you will write a literary criticism essay that uses the lens of one of the literary approaches to examine the text.  This paper must use proper MLA (ed 9) documentation including pertinent research (2-3 additional sources outside of the short story). The thesis statement should include the lens in which you will examine the short story and 2-3 points to be examine and proven.

  • Living with Intention: Reflections on My Life and Legacy Introduction As I reflect upon my life so far, I am reminded of the quote by Maya Angelou, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will

    Reflect upon your life to this point. Discuss how you would like to be remembered when your life is over. Based upon the way you are living your life now, explain how likely it is that you will be remembered in this way and any address any changes that may need to be made in your life choices. 
    After reading through chapter 11 and chapter 12, create a word document using APA format with a minimum of 550-750 word-count. Include in text citations which will connect to the factual points from the textbook, and include the reference citations at the end of the document in APA format.
    The book is called : i never knew i had a choice ” exploration of personal growth”

  • “Unleashing My Potential: Exploring My Strengths and Learning Style”

    Using your StrengthsFinder results, describe your top five strengths according to the Rath text. Using your Learning Styles Inventory results, describe your learning style.
    Review the sample APA paper.  Download Review the sample APA paper. 
    Requirements: Write two pages of text using APA formatting, and include your reaction to your results. The rubric for this assignment is located on the Canvas course page and in Appendix A.
    “Learning Styles: Discovering How You Learn” and Chapter 1: Introduction (Ellis text)

  • Reflecting on My Leadership Approach and Professional Development Needs Introduction Throughout the course of the semester, I have had the opportunity to reflect on my own leadership approach and how it has evolved and developed. This reflection has been guided by the weekly workshops in

    For this task you are required to reflect on, narrate and provide evidence on your own leadership approach and how it evolved and developed over the course of the semester. Focusing on communication and decision-making within the context of leadership, you critically evaluate your own professional development needs. You should support your essay with a selection of 8 weekly reflections written in the MGT401 workshops. pleas use the file that i added to complete the essay thank you

  • “Comparing Political Views: A Research Paper on the 2024 Presidential Candidates”

    USING FACTCHECK.ORG
    Kennedy
    Kate Yandell, CDC, Experts Say Fluoridated Water Is Safe, Contrary to RFK Jr’s Warnings, (Feb 20,2024)
    Works Cited Entry:
    Yandell, Kate. “CDC, Experts Say Fluoridated Water Is Safe, Contrary to RFK Jr’s Warnings.”
    FactCheck.org. 20 Feb. 2024.           
    Trump
    Post Misrepresents immigrants’ Eligibility for Socisl Security Numbers, Benefit
    By Alan Jaffe. Posted on April 26, 2024
    – Immigrants who are lawfully living or authorized to work in the U.S. are eligible for a Social Security number and, in some cases, Social Security benefits. But viral posts make the false claim that “illegal immigrants” can receive Social Security numbers and retirement benefits
    – Social Security numbers can also be assigned to “an individual with a valid nonwork reason… For example, they need an SSN because of a federal or state law requiring an SSN to get a benefit or service,” Henriquez said.
    – Many of the immigrants arriving at the U.S. southern border in recent years have sought asylum claiming they fear returning to their home countries because of persecution and other dangers.
    Biden
    Biden’s Numbers, April 2024 Update
    By Brooks Jackson, Eugene Kiely, D’Angelo Gore, Lori Robertson, and Robert Farley
    Factcheck.org
    -The economy has added 15.2 million jobs. The number is now nearly 6 million higher than before the pandemic.
    -The unemployment rate dropped back and has stayed lower, longer than at any time during the previous administration.
    -Inflation surged to its highest level in over 40 years. Despite recent moderation, consumer prices are up nearly 19% overall. Gasoline is up 54%.
    * HOMEWORK: ESSAY 4 (RESEARCH PAPER) DUE on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 11:59 pm as a Word attachment in an email to me: (1,250 – 1,500 words—10-11 paragraphs).
    Compare/contrast the views of two current candidates (perhaps one of them being the candidate you discussed in Essay 2) on 2 or 3 political issues that are important to you. 
    Through research from 4 or more sources (including each candidate’s major website and a source that is critical of the candidate), present the individual’s position on each of these issues, as well as their past experience in dealing with it, if applicable. Indicate your view of strengths and weaknesses of the candidates’ views. If there is a factor that is not related to the issues but that you consider extremely important in evaluating a candidate, you need to include it. (For example, if you feel that a candidate has no chance of winning but would hurt the chances of a candidate who would be an acceptable choice, this could be a factor.) Thesis-question for the conclusion: On the basis of your judgment of the findings, if only these two candidates were running, which one would you vote for in the November election? Why?
    Research requirements:
    a minimum of 4 sources (Quote directly from each source between 2 and 5 times.)
    1 source (of the 4) from a licensed subscription data base 
    Quotation in every body paragraph
    correct in-text citations for quotes and close paraphrases
    a Works Cited with all sources
    SOURCES FOR CANDIDATES
    Biden
    White House.gov (website)   
    Robertson, Lori

  • “Growing Together: A Community Garden Proposal for Downtown Phoenix’s Tent City” “Improving Neighborhood Socioeconomics and Infrastructure: A Proposal for Homewood, Pittsburgh”

    This research paper but made into a STORY MAP and it is diving deep into my proposal which is implemented into a neighborhood of my choice. That neighborhood is in downtown Phoenix. The neighborhood is “Downtown Phoenix’s Tent City”. So for my proposal I wanted to implement a community garden in the area which would at the end of the day help the homeless in many ways. For the proposal that i had to submitthis is what I mentioned. 
    . Why this city? Why this neighborhood/intersection/area? Phoenix, Arizona stands as a pivotal city for this research proposal due to its substantial homeless population and intense urban heat island effects. The city has been experiencing significant growth, which, while beneficial in some aspects, has exacerbated socioeconomic disparities and environmental stress. A community garden in the homeless community neighborhood, particularly around the intersection of 12th Avenue and Jefferson Street, could offer considerable benefits. This area is notable for its high concentration of homeless shelters and services, making it a strategic location for community based interventions.
    2. Demographics, Built Landscape, and Economic Base: The target area is characterized by a high density of underutilized land and abandoned lots, surrounded by low income housing and homeless shelters. The demographic profile of this area primarily includes homeless individuals and low income families, many of whom face challenges such as unemployment or underemployment. The economic base of the area is relatively weak, with few job opportunities available locally, particularly those that offer livable wages without requiring advanced education or specialized training.
    4. Purpose of the Community Garden: The primary goal of the community garden is to provide both a sustainable source of nutritious food and therapeutic space for the homeless and economically disadvantaged residents. Additionally, the garden would serve as a community hub, fostering social cohesion, offering educational opportunities about nutrition and farming, and potentially providing some residents with volunteer or even paid work opportunities
    4. Challenges in the Realm of Justice, Sustainability, and Diversity (JSD)
    ●  Justice: There is a significant lack of access to healthy food options and recreational spaces, which perpetuates health disparities among the homeless and low income residents.
    ●  Sustainability: The area suffers from environmental degradation and a lack of green spaces, which contributes to severe urban heat and poor air quality.
    ●  Diversity: Economic and racial inequalities are pronounced, with a large portion of the homeless population being people of color who have limited access to essential services.
    Final Project
    All sources must be cited appropriately, using APA, Chicago, or MLA formatting
    A complete bibliography must be included
    You should use at least 8 sources for your project; at least 5 of these must be scholarly sources
    Be sure to proofread and edit the document
    Most projects will be 1200-1600 words of text.  People write differently.  Don’t “fluff” up to reach 1200 words – if you have covered everything well, you’re done.  Similarly if your essay is longer, don’t edit out critical information to get down to 1600 words (but do edit out redundant or irrelevant text). 
    Evaluation of the project:
    (15%)   Your understanding of JSD is clear and the links to the concerns of the 3 Es are clearly laid out in your proposed project (B) or your project comparison (C) or provides the context for your discussion of the book.  Please note that ChatGPT believes that JSD refers to something that has nothing to do with this class.
    (15%)   Your final project or review is clearly linked to course material and concepts we have covered this semester.
    (20%)   Your final project or review is well-organized with supporting images where appropriate; sources, including images, are correctly cited (in-text and in the bibliography); your text is free of typos
    (20%)  Context:  for “B” you have a rich description of the neighborhood and its place in the city, including a clear discussion of socioecononomics and infrastructure.  Maps and tables are appropriate here.
    This is what was posted by my professor.
    This proposal should focus on a specific site and include specific recommendations that address the problems you have outlined in your introduction. For instance, you would not attempt to address air pollution in Pittsburgh. Instead, you would focus on a specific neighborhood, such as Homewood, and identify the challenges facing the area. You would then outline the specifics of a pregram that could address some of these challenges. For instance, if you are proposing a community garden, you would show where you would locate it, who would benefit and how (what are the demographics of the immediate neighborhhood? how will people get there? What challenges it would address (where are supermarkets and corner stores located? What do we know about public health in the neighborhood? Would this also address a lack of green space in the neighbohood? I stransportation (levels of var ownership and connectivity of public transit) relevant to your proposal? Are you creating jobs?
    Including maps/data/ images 

  • “Managing a Kickstarter Project: SOW and Gantt Chart Implementation” SOW for Kickstarter.com Project Introduction: This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the scope, deliverables, timeline, and budget for the development of a Kickstarter.com site

    Project Management
    You are the project manager and need to compose an SOW for clients who want you to develop a Kickstarter.com site for their project, as discussed in the chapter.
    Start off by composing an SOW using a standard SOW template that you found and downloaded from the Internet. Use Tom’s Planner (https://www.tomsplanner.com) or other free Gantt chart software to create a Gantt chart for your project. Share your Gantt chart for the project as an attachment and as an image – discuss how a Gantt chart can improve projects that you work on.
    Assume that after your clients review your SOW and Gantt chart, they request that you discount the price 20%. Based on the triple constraints, discuss how you would respond?
    Use APA7 style. Cite your textbooks and cite four other sources if appropriate. Your initial post should address all components of the question with a 500 word limit.
    Reply to at least two discussion posts with comments that further and advance the discussion topic.

  • The Ethics of Algorithms in Modern Society: An Examination of Bias, Monoculture, and Decision-Making

    Use the essay “How Algorithms Rule Our Working Lives” by Cathy O’Neil to ask a question.
    Develop your response/argument by staging a conversation that uses the primary essay and 3 additional texts.
    *make sure to write use the primary essay to ask a question and make argument in response to your question by using the primary essay and the 3 addtional texts as listed below.
    – make sure to ONLY use those 4 resources for the essayas as given below(the primary essay and the 3 additionl texts as listed below)
    – do not use any AI tools to complete the essay and no plagarism
    – Ignore my title because I don’t know what the title of my essay should be, but the title of the essay should be the brief summation of the essay’s argument
    Word Count: 1500-1800
    The primary essay is “How Algorithms Rule Our Working Lives “by Cathy O’Neil (Cliclk the pdf file to access to the reading)
    links to the 3 additional texts(copy and paste the link below to access to the reading)
    Matthias Speilkamp, “Inspecting Algorithms for Bias”
    https://www.technologyreview.com/2017/06/12/105804/inspecting-algorithms-for-bias/ 
    Kyle Chayka, “Can Monoculture survive the Algorithm?”:  https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2019/12/17/21024439/monoculture-algorithm-netflix-spotify
    Ananya. “Algorithms Are Making Important Decisions. What Could Possibly Go Wrong?”: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/algorithms-are-making-important-decisions-what-could-possibly-go-wrong/ 

  • “The Power of Adaptation: Exploring the Differences between Reading and Watching in The Confessions of Nat Turner”

    In a cogent, coherent written essay and using the paired books and movies linked, discuss the different experiences of reading a book with that of watching a film. You will want to utilize the vocabulary used in “8 Elements of Story-Telling that Every Filmmaker Must Know”. In what ways is the cognitive process of reading different than that of watching? How do those differences shape the readers’ interpretations of each medium?
    Please include at least two outside sources to support your argument using in-text citation and a Works Cited page.
    Approximately 1500 words in MLA format
    A clear citation page in MLA style
    Read The Confessions of Nat Turner and watch it’s movie linked below. 
    Watch movie here: https://ww16.0123movie.net/movie/the-birth-of-a-nation-17543.html