Thinking back to last week, we explored how we, as the viewer, derive meaning from art; we learned how scholars often frame their analyses in specific ideological criticisms. In this assignment, you will be doing the same.
For your paper, you must match one of the following artworks Download one of the following artworkswith one of the following criticisms:
Formalist
Psychoanalytical
Relational Aesthetics
When selecting a criticism, make sure that you understand what makes that criticism unique. What is essential to that criticism? How do we see this with the artwork?
Once you have made your selections, you will write a paper analyzing your artwork, focusing on how the artwork exemplifies the criticism.
You must address the topics we usually address in your analyses (subject matter, formal qualities, subtext, symbolism).
While your textbook does explain these ideologies well, you may benefit from doing some outside research. Below are three articles that may assist you.
Art History Briefing: Formalism in Art
Psychoanalytic Literary Criticism: An Overview (Although it is framed for literature, the concept is transferable to art)
Relational Aesthetics – Critique of Culture and Radical Research of Social Circumstance
Your paper should be 600-1,000 words, with 12-point font, double-spaced, and have a works cited page (the works cited page is not included in your word count requirement—you can use MLA, APA, or Chicago, but make it consistent throughout the whole paper).
Regarding citation in your work, if you are discussing a topic you learned from an article or the textbook, you need to cite it (regardless if you are quoting it or just paraphrasing—both on your works cited page and inside your paper itself). If you are referencing someone else’s ideas, you must translate them into your own words. Intentional or accidental—if you plagiarize—you will receive a 0.
Be aware that I am asking for an analytical paper, not a descriptive or reflective paper. Your thoughts should be organized and not formatted as stream-of-consciousness (such as “I thought this, then realized this, etc.”).
If you find yourself stuck, please contact me for assistance.
This assignment has two parts—an outline and a final paper. Your paper will be due on Friday, 7/19, by 11:59 PM.
Your outline will prompt you to begin thinking about your paper and not procrastinate.
Here is a link that provides information on how you can format your outlineLinks to an external site.. To earn credit on your outline, you should structure yours similarly but add specific points regarding your artwork and criticism.
Author: admin
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“Analyzing Art Through Ideological Criticism: A Study of [Artwork] and [Criticism]”
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“Assessing the Success of Reconstruction after the Civil War”
Reconstruction after the Civil War
Was Reconstruction a failure? Why do you think this?
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Assessment Description 5 Things Every Educator Should Know about the Adolescent Brain 1. The prefrontal cortex is not fully developed until the mid-20s. The prefrontal cortex is responsible for executive functions such as decision-making, planning
Assessment Description
Educators continuously explore approaches to instruction that support adolescents’ physical, cognitive, or socioemotional growth. This awareness guides lesson preparation by understanding the unique challenges adolescents face related to classroom learning.
This two-part assignment will provide students with an introduction to basic facts about the brain including brain function, anatomy, imaging, and stages of cognitive development.
Part 1: 5 Brain Facts
Based on the readings in Topic 2, create an annotated list of 5 Things Every Educator Should Know about the Adolescent Brain.” Include 5 statements – brain facts that assess developmental characteristics of adolescent behaviors. Follow each statement with a 50-100 word paragraph describing how each fact affects learning or brain development that promotes growth for students with physical, cognitive, or socioemotional needs. Provide at least one scholarly resource for each statement.
Example:
Fact: The amygdala is the brain’s emotional control center.
The amygdala regulates the brain’s response to emotions such as fear, excitement, and pleasure. As part of the brain’s limbic system, it is located next to the hippocampus – the part of the brain that plays a significant role in converting information from working memory to long-term memory. Exposure to long-term stress has been found to cause damage to the amygdala which may account for why some students, particularly those from poverty, struggle to regulate their emotions and behavior (Lau, et al., 2016).
Part 2: Reflection
Select two of the facts from your Top 5 list, and in 250-500 words, reflect on and describe ways in which the brain affects learning, constructs knowledge, acquires skills, and develops thinking processes. Be sure to describe opportunities to improve instructional practice and facilitate student learning with the use of technology.
Submit your Top 5 brain facts and reflection as one deliverable.
Support your findings with a minimum of three scholarly resources.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. 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.
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Explaining Juvenile Delinquency: A Case Study of the 1999 Columbine High School Massacre
No directly quoted material may be used in this project paper.
Theory Case Study
The course materials present a number of criminological, sociological, and developmental theories that endeavor to explain delinquent behavior among juveniles. In this assignment, you will select a real-life, notorious crime committed by a juvenile. This may be a crime perpetrated by a juvenile many years ago, or a case that is still active and in current events. You will argue for one of the particular delinquency theories as the most appropriate explanation for the perpetrator’s actions.
Examples could include:
Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, the shooters in the 1999 Columbine High School massacre
Lee Boyd Malvo, the juvenile half of the infamous Washington, D.C., snipers in 2002
Erik Menendez, age 17, murderer of his parents, assisted by his adult brother, Joseph Menendez, in 1989
the juvenile perpetrators (Eric Rivera, Jr., age 17; and Timothy Brown, age 16) involved in the home invasion and murder of Washington Redskins star player Sean Taylor in 2007
other juvenile offenders well-known at either the national or local level may be used with the prior approval of the instructor
The paper should include the following sections:
an introduction presenting an overview of the crime, including BRIEFLY the basic facts of what happened
an analysis in which you present how one particular criminological, sociological, or developmental theory best explains the perpetrator’s actions, and why
a discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of that particular theory—how it is that the theory may fall short in explaining certain aspects of the crime. In light of this, discuss what other theory or combination of theories may better account for those particular aspects of the crime
concluding thoughts summarizing your research and analysis
Format Requirements
Paper must be double spaced, 11 or 12 pt font and 1” margins all around.
All APA 7th edition format requirements must be followed (cover page, in text citations, reference page). Refer to APA/UMGC – learning resources found in the content page of this course.
You must have resources to support your thoughts/opinions/information. These must be cited both in text as well as at the end of the document. Your paper should not contain direct quotes, sourced material must be paraphrased. -
Title: “Exploring the Impact of Social Media on Mental Health: A Comprehensive Analysis”
Key Components of the Assignment:
Sources:
Use and cite at least eight sources, including at least three from scholarly journals.
Sources should be reliable, current, and relevant to your research question.
Incorporate sources into your writing smoothly, with appropriate transitions and explanations.
Content and Organization:
Introduction: Engage readers, provide background, and present a clear thesis statement.
Body Paragraphs: Develop unified, coherent, and well-supported paragraphs that begin with topic sentences and use transitions as needed.
Conclusion: Summarize key points, reiterate the thesis, and leave the reader with a final thought or “So what?” statement.
APA Reference List: Include all cited sources in alphabetical order.
Language Choices:
Maintain a consistent and purposeful writing style.
Ensure readability and clarity.
Follow academic writing conventions (punctuation, word-level accuracy, sentence-level accuracy).
Use third-person point of view, avoid second person “you,” and limit first-person statements.
Length and Format:
At least 2000 words, including references.
Follow APA style guidelines (one-inch margins, double spacing, 10-12 point font, title page).
Reflection Questions:
Answer separately in the comments box upon submission, addressing:
Personal goals for the assignment.
Language choices and any difficulties incorporating direct quotes.
Areas of pride in the assignment.
Challenges faced and additional support needed.
Purpose and Goals:
Research Skills: Use research to inform or persuade an audience.
Analytical Skills: Formulate unified, coherent, and well-supported arguments.
Source Integration: Select and use sources to support writing, documenting them in APA style.
Writing Proficiency: Demonstrate accurate grammar and mechanics.
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Understanding Bias in Documentary Films “Uncovering the Truth: A Crime Narrative” Title: “A Journey Through Time: My Personal Narrative”
ENGLISH 103
UNDERSTANDING BIAS IN FILM
DOCUMENTARIESThis will be a 7-8 sentence Submission. You will not be able to use AI, because the instructions are specific. This assignment must be completed on a computer.
1) Find a short documentary on any topic that interests you. This can be streamed from any service, youtube or anywhere. Copy the url of the documentary
2) Create an easybib project. Create a new citation by adding the url you just copied.
3) Search the internet using the search words Bias in Documentary Films. Browse through that search and find an article to read that gives you a good feel of bias. Copy the url of the article, return to easybib and create a citation for your project using that url.
4) Now, watch your documentary (at least 30 minutes) 5) Click Begin Submission blue box in the upper right corner of this assignment page.
6) Scroll down to the Text Box. Click Format, Select Times New Roman. Make sure you are in 12 font as shown just above the left of this text box. Add your name, course, date and word count in upper left corner
7) Go back to the internet and find an image that represents the subject matter of your film. Do NOT use titles, words or logos. Instead, find a concept image. You do not need to create a citation for that image.
8) 2 spaces below your name information, Center a Clever Title. Under the title, paste that title image.
9) Below the centered image, 2 spaces, return to the left margin and create your 7 sentence paragraph using formal writingLinks to an external site. in this exact sequence
1 Sentence that introduces the title of your documentary. REMEMBER to punctuate the documentary correctly.Links to an external site.
2 Sentences that explain what the documentary is about.
2 Sentences that explain the Bias of the filmLinks to an external site.. Use an example from the film. For example, the narrator suggests that _____
1 Sentence that explains whether or not you agree with the bias.
1 Sentence that uses one quote you found in the documenatry that you found particularly interesting. EXAMPLE: I found the narrator’s words, “there is no such thing as a bad person” (2:13) was profoundly thought provoking for me. NOTE: after the quote (2:13) is the time stamp from the film. Now, go to easybib and create the Works Cited. See demonstration video above if you need help. REMEMBER when you paste that citation page into the text box for this submission, the formatting will go kaflooey, so you need to edit.
Check all content by reading your 7 sentence paragreaph out loud.
Look it over again and then click the SUBMIT tab at the bottom of the text box area.
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MEME Essay #2 – Social Constructs Humorous Expository
How to Write the Thesis Statement for Meme EssayThe Social Construct of Meme Expression-1.pdfDownload The Social Construct of Meme Expression-1.pdf
How to Write a Thesis Statement for the MEME essay-1.pdf
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AFTER you have LOCKED your Dinner Party Topic and it has been approved:
AFTER you have prepared your Proposal
POST on this board about the preliminary plans you have for your party. Include the following:
Title Image
Purpose of your Party
Kind of party you are hosting
Who your featured guests are
What you are going to be asking the folks to attend your party to do.
Respond to each of your Cyber Cafe Group posts
4.
DINNER PARTY
PROPOSAL
Create a document that follows this exact template:
You may refer to the video tutorials I have prepared. Step by Step Process Tutorials – Professor Hall’s Example
Bone Structure Example.pdf 2023.pdfDownload Bone Structure Example.pdf 2023.pdf
Name
Course
Date
Bone Structure – Dinner Party
Word Count
Essay Working Title
(an image that represents your cause NO WORDS, LOGOS OR CARTOONS [UNLESS YOU ARE SELLING CARTOONS])
CAUSE: Explain what your cause is. What is your opinion? Why do you care?
WHY: Why are you invested in this cause? What is the outcome you hope to achieve? Is it money to support your cause? What do you want guests to do? Do you want people to vote for something? Do you want people to take some kind of action? What is your proposed outcome?
EVENT: Briefly describe the kind of party you plan to host.
Guest List: Indicate who is coming and why – how are you inviting the guests? You can create a cute invitation if you like but we need to know how these people have learned about your event.
Featured Guests who will be Advancing your cause
Author
Historical Figure
Musician, Actor, Artist
Philosopher
Works Cited
Complete a working bibliography for this phase of the essay.
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Narrative Short Story Proposal
Please Watch This TutorialRead the InstructionsOpen the Attached Word DocumentComplete the form as shown in the video
Submit the completed form here as a PDF
You will not be able to submit the final essay without a graded Proposal.
The proposal must be submitted by a computer, not a phone.
Here are the steps for the proposal:
1) Study all the pages in this module for the narrative essay.
2) Copy the Template below and paste into a new fresh document. Fill out each section.
3) Save Template to your desktop as a pdf
4) Return to this SUBMIT HERE page and attach that proposal pdf for grading on or before the due date. No late submissions for this one. The module must be completed with a specific timeline.
Proposal Template for English 103.docxDownload Proposal Template for English 103.docx
Proposal Template for English 103.pdfDownload Proposal Template for English 103.pdf
Name
Course
Narrative Proposal
Date
WORD COUNT
NARRATIVE PROPOSAL ENGLISH 103
Working Title
[TITLE IMAGE FROM THE LIST]
Crime Committed Overview
Here’s What Happened – (2 sentences max)
Claim – An initial survey of the crime suggested that (1 sentence)
Support – The evidence first notices was (1 list of at least 4 clues/pieces of evidence)
Counterargument – This will be 1 sentence that suggests multiple solutions/culprits etc.
Summary of Facts – This is 1 sentence that indicates the outcome. What needs to happen?
Logic – What initial steps are planned to solve the crime?
Statement of Theme/Thesis
Refer to this list of common themes. In crime stories, the theme will be a statement about the lesson learned – All that glitters is not gold, in for a penny in for a pound, every good boy deserves favor etc.https://zaraaltair.com/find-the-theme-for-your-mystery-story/Links to an external site.
(1 sentence only!)
Brief Summary
(2-3 sentences. Do NOT write My story is about. Write the brief summary as though the story exists)
Primary Characters
The Protagonist is …and is motivated by…who wants…who really wants…
The Antagonist is…who wants the protagonist to fail because
The Main Supporting Character/s is/are …who supports the protagonist by…
Motif
The world of this story is… Short description
The tone of the story is… one word
The color scheme of the story is…indicate the color palette – Go to Google – Type in color palettes for stories – Click All and check out some ideas. Click Image and look at color options – Pick one and describe that here. Insert the image of the palette here with a few key words. For example:
My story is set in the …
PASTE IMAGE HERE
Symbol
The recurring symbol in this story is…. Insert an image of the recurring symbol here
PASTE IMAGE HERE
Example:
Leaves: as the leaf dies, it becomes transparent
The symbol represents… the antagonist becomes exposed and can easily be seen.
Point of View
The narrative is written in… first person omniscient, first person present tense, narrator
Working Bibliography
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Final Exam – Narrative Essay
Submit one long pdf document – containing:
Course information and word count upper left corner
Optional: Indicate if a course evaluation has been posted either in Canvas, the school or outside app such as ratemyprofessors.com.This is an anonymous optional/honor system and will result in a 1/2 point bonus
Title page with title image (the exact image you LOCKED at the beginning of the project and By ____ (your name)
Summary Statement paragraph/s 150 words approximately Chapter 1 and so forth
A MINIMUM of 5 images = 1 Title image + 4. There is no limit.
A minimum of 2500 words. There is no maximum
Works Cited MLA format
Outline (Typed or If you hand wrote your outline (neatly so I can read it), you can embed the screenshot of the detailed outline. I just need to see how you demonstrated the course objective of organization and logic. NOTE: this is a detailed outline. If you turn in the screenshot of a sketchy jotted down page of sprawling notes, you will receive a zero for outline.Best to type.
Rough notes – these are the notes you might have taken while creating this essay. These notes are not graded but serve to validate the originality of your essay. You can take screenshot of your notes. These can be messy. I just need to see how your mind organized the story.
FINAL PHASE OF NARRATIVE ESSAY.pdfDownload FINAL PHASE OF NARRATIVE ESSAY.pdf
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Title: “Pursuing Excellence: My Journey towards Graduate Study and Clinical Practice”
Personal Statement must explain achievements and work experience that you consider relevant to your interest in and capacity for graduate study. Include the following:
your professional goals
commitment to graduate education
potential credentialed clinical preceptors
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Title: Developing a Risk Management Plan for Project XYZ
The objective of this assignment is to develop a risk management plan for a given project. Students will learn how to identify, assess, and manage risks associated with the project, and develop strategies to mitigate or avoid those risks.
Instructions:
Identify the risks: Identify potential risks associated with the project. These could include technical risks, financial risks, legal risks, environmental risks, or any other risks that may be relevant to the project.
Assess the risks: Once you have identified the risks, assess their likelihood and potential impact on the project. Use a risk matrix or any other risk assessment tool to rank the risks according to their severity.
Create a risk register based on the identified risks.
Develop a risk management plan: Based on the results of the risk assessment, develop a risk management plan. This should include strategies to mitigate or avoid the identified risks, as well as contingency plans in case the risks materialize.
Present your plan: Present your risk management plan in a presentation. The presentation should include:
An introduction to the project
A summary of the identified risks
The results of the risk assessment
The risk management strategies you have developed.
Note: Be sure to include any relevant diagrams or charts (see the risk management templates in Module 8) to support your findings in your presentation.
Deliverable:
Presentation on Risk Management for your project
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“Exploring Treatment Outcome Models in the Treatment of Forensic Populations: A Comparative Analysis” Title: Comparing Treatment Outcome Models for Forensic Populations: Relevance, Challenges, and Advantages
Assignment part 1:
To prepare for this Discussion:
Review the Treatment Outcome Models document, provided in the introduction area of this week’s discussion, and think about how each model relates to the treatment of forensic populations.
Review Chapter 21, “Aftercare and Recidivism Prevention,” in the course text Handbook of Forensic Mental Health with Victims and Offenders: Assessment, Treatment, and Research. Focus on the effective use of treatment outcome models when treating forensic populations.
Review the article “Guilt and Shame as Predictors of Recidivism: A Longitudinal Study with Young Prisoners” in this week’s Learning Resources. Focus on using the recidivism model in the treatment of forensic populations.
Review the article “A Study of Methadone Maintenance for Male Prisoners: 3-Month Postrelease Outcomes” in this week’s Learning Resources. Note the distinctions among the three treatment outcome models in the treatment of forensic populations.
Review the article “Adult Sex Offenders on Community Supervision: A Review of Recent Assessment Strategies and Treatment” in this week’s Learning Resources. Focus on the distinctions among the three treatment outcome models in the treatment of forensic populations.
Review the article “Moderate Adolescent Drug Use and the Development of Substance Use Self-Regulation” in this week’s Learning Resources. Consider the nature of treatment outcome models used with juveniles.
Select one of the three treatment outcome models that is of particular interest to you for use with this Discussion.
Conduct an academic search in the Walden Library and select at least one scholarly article from a peer-reviewed journal that uses the treatment outcome model (recidivism, relapse, or harm-reduction) you selected.
Reflect on the results of the study in terms of the outcome model you selected.
Consider how the results of the study might be different if one of the other two treatment outcome models had been used. Think about how the outcomes might change.
Post by Day 5 a brief summary of the research article you selected, including an identification of the treatment outcome model used in the study. Then explain how the study might have been affected and how the outcomes might have changed if one of the other treatment outcome models had been used.
Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.
Material need for this discussion.
Handbook of Forensic Mental Health with Victims and Offenders: Assessment, Treatment, and Research
Chapter 21, “Aftercare and Recidivism Prevention”
Hosser, D., Windzio, M., & Greve, W. (2008). Guilt and shame as predictors of recidivism: A longitudinal study with young prisonersLinks to an external site.. Criminal Justice and Behavior, 35(1), 138–152
Kinlock, T. W., Gordon, M. S., Schwartz, R. P., & O’Grady, K. E. (2008). A study of methadone maintenance for male prisoners: 3-month postrelease outcomesLinks to an external site.. Criminal Justice and Behavior, 35(1), 34–47.
Percy, A. (2008). Moderate adolescent drug use and the development of substance use self-regulationLinks to an external site.. International Journal of Behavioral Development, 32(5), 451-458.
Stalans, L. J. (2004). Adult sex offenders on community supervision: A review of recent assessment strategies and treatmentLinks to an external site.. Criminal Justice and Behavior, 31(5), 564–608.
Geyer, M. D. (2009). Treatment outcome models- i Have uploaded the treatment outcome.
Assignment Part 2- Use the same articles listed above.
To prepare for this assignment:
Review the course document, Treatment Outcome Models (found in this week’s Learning Resources).
Review Chapter 21, “Aftercare and Recidivism Prevention,” in the course text Handbook of Forensic Mental Health with Victims and Offenders: Assessment, Treatment, and Research. Pay attention to the effective uses of treatment outcome models with forensic populations.
Review the article “Guilt and Shame as Predictors of Recidivism: A Longitudinal Study with Young Prisoners” in this week’s Learning Resources. Focus on using the recidivism treatment outcome model with the treatment of forensic populations.
Review the article “A Study of Methadone Maintenance for Male Prisoners: 3-Month Postrelease Outcomes” in this week’s Learning Resources. Consider how the choice of treatment outcome models impacts the effectiveness of treatments used with forensic populations
Review the article “Adult Sex Offenders on Community Supervision: A Review of Recent Assessment Strategies and Treatment” in this week’s Learning Resources. Focus on the distinctions among the three treatment outcome models used in the treatment of forensic population
Focus on the similarities and differences among the three treatment outcome models in terms of relevance in defining treatment success and/or failure with specific forensic populations, challenges in application, and advantages of using each model.
The assignment (2–3 pages):
Briefly describe each of the three treatment outcome models: recidivism, relapse, and harm-reduction.
Compare (similarities and differences) the three treatment outcome models in terms of relevance in defining treatment success and/or failure with specific forensic populations, challenges in application, and advantages of each model.
Explain at least one conclusion you drew or insight you gained as a result of your comparison.
Support your Assignment with specific references to all resources used in its preparation. You are asked to provide a reference list only for those resources not included in the Learning Resources for this course.