The research essay assignment is designed to build and demonstrate your ability to conduct college-level research and writing, including the ability to:
develop a strong question to guide your research and writing process;
use a combination of research, critical reading, and exploratory writing to develop your own ideas in response to a guiding research question;
develop a clear thesis statement that is appropriate to the assignment’s length requirements and rhetorical mode;
evaluate and synthesize others’ ideas, skillfully engage others’ voices in the process of making an argument and incorporate others’ ideas to support your thesis;
correctly cite and document your sources; and
effectively work with your peers and support each other’s growth as researchers and writers.
Background
While reading part 2 of Alone Together, we discussed Turkle’s concerns for our society and interpersonal relationships as we rapidly adapt to new types of technology. In this essay, you will be connecting these concerns to the realities of our modern life.
Assignment
In a 6-8 page (approximately 1,500 to 2,000 word) essay, examine a concrete researchable topic related to how people use and/or feel about technology, finding what academics have to say about this topic and explaining how what you find relates back to Turkle’s work and why it should be of significance to us.
Criteria for Success
An effective essay will:
Consult a minimum of six and no more than ten outside sources. Please use quality popular and academic sources such as reliable web sites (i.e. apa.org, the website for the American Psychological Association), books, government research studies, articles from journals, magazines, newspapers, or other periodicals. You will also need to cite Alone Together, but this will not be one of the outside sources. This essay must have a works cited page and in text citations that follow MLA format. Any paper that does not contain citations will automatically be a NP (No Pass). You must use parenthetical citations and a works cited page rather than footnotes.
Avoid unreliable and unverifiable sources such as partisan or one-sided websites, blogs, and obviously biased advocacy publications.
Include quotes and paraphrases from your outside sources, synthesizing information by using more than one source to support your point in body paragraphs and explaining how those sources relate to your thesis statement.
Organize your body paragraphs using TEA, making sure to the answer the questions “so what?” and “why is this important?” at the end of body paragraphs while also linking back to the thesis statement.
Develop your own conclusions about the evidence you find during your research.
Avoid logical fallacies and unsubstantiated claims by paying careful attention to the structure and logic of your argument.
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Title: The Impact of Technology on Interpersonal Relationships: A Critical Analysis of Turkle’s Concerns and Modern Realities
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“Maximizing Savings: Identifying and Implementing Budget Cuts for Business Success”
Project Overview:
In the previous project part, you developed a flexible (flex) budget based on an unforeseen expense provided to you by your professor. For this project part, you will take things one step further by determining ways to reduce spending in different areas or aspects of your business.
Using your operational budget as a guide, determine three potential cuts to spending in your business. These cuts may be broad (e.g., an overall staff reduction of X%) or targeted (e.g., switching from expensive oak to much cheaper pine for the production of skateboards).
The goal is not to create an immaculate budget, but to find creative opportunities for reducing your overall spending without affecting the quality of your product or the health of your company.
Bear in mind that business solutions, especially with regard to budgeting, are rarely straightforward. Not every cut your team makes will be a matter of simple subtraction. Sometimes investing more money in the short term can lead to spending less in the long-term. Other times, outsourcing or sub-contracting work can reduce costs across multiple departments or processes.
Regardless of the cuts you propose, be prepared to explain your group’s decisions either in class or in the Budget Analysis Discussion Board.
Procedure:
Using your operational budget as a guide, conduct a budget analysis and determine three potential areas or aspects of your business that could receive cuts to reduce spending. These cuts may be broad (e.g., an overall staff reduction of X%) or targeted (e.g., switching from expensive oak to much cheaper pine for the production of skateboards).
You must identify three potential cuts that can be made. There are almost always multiple opportunities for budget cuts in any organization.
For inspiration, research recent spending cuts in your market sector. What are other companies cutting spending for? Why?
Using the information from your budget analysis, generate three separate budgets that account for these proposed cuts. Which saves the most money? Which makes the most sense for your business?
Gather all three budgets into a single document for submission.
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“Building Smarter Cities: The Role of Education in Enhancing Quality of Life”
Introduction to the concept of Smart Cities, the link with quality of life and the purpose and importance of education in the development of Smart Cities Chapter 1: Smart Cities: Concept and Characteristics Chapter2: Quality of Life in Smart Cities Chapter3: The Importance of Education in the Development of Smart Cities Chapter4: Critical Analysis and Future Perspectives Conclusions Of course if you think anything else is needed, we are in touch.
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Title: Understanding Reinforcement Strategies in the Classroom: Ethical Considerations, Implementation, and Effectiveness
1. Answer all questions 2. Add references as needed and intext citations 3. Initial discussion posts should be at least 250 words at minimum.
4. Please include peer response
Grading Rubric – 15 points total
Understanding of Reinforcement (5 points)
Implementation Example (3 points)
Positive vs. Negative Reinforcement (2 points)
Ethical considerations (2 points)
Advantages and Disadvantages (3 points)
Answer the following questions: 1. What ethical considerations should educators keep in mind when using reinforcement strategies in the classroom? Are there situations where reinforcement might be inappropriate or harmful?
2. Discuss how positive and negative reinforcement can be used in behavior management. What are the potential long-term impacts on the targeted behavior and motivation?
3. Compare and contrast reinforcement and punishment as behavior modification techniques. Which do you believe is more effective in promoting lasting behavioral change, and why?
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“The Limitations of Objectively Evaluating Moral Principles: A Critique of Shaw’s Argument”
I have chosen essay prompt number 3 (“On pages 21 – 23, Shaw argues that it is possible to objectively assess the merits of competing moral systems/principles by reference to their ability to fulfil the function of moral systems/principles, i.e., the promotion of human flourishing. Write an essay in which you articulate at least one good reason for thinking Shaw’s argument is not well-supported.”), in the “essay1instructions.pdf” document. My working thesis for this prompt is: “In this essay, I will argue that Shaw’s method of objectively evaluating the merits of competing moral principles by examining their purpose and effectiveness in achieving that purpose is overly general and ambitious. ” Edit this thesis if needed.
I ask the writer to carefully follow all instructions and formats provided, and please refer to the sample essays written in the “3. how to Write an Essay.pdf” document to write an essay in this same tone/style. I have attached specific pages from assigned readings in the text that we are allowed to use, and have also attached a document that includes all viewpoints that can be used to make arguments. I ask for the use of 2-3 quotations to help support the points being made (do not worry about citing specific quotes, I can do that as I have access to all texts.) If any more information is required, do not hesitate to reach out. Please do try your best to write the best piece of work you can produce. Update me with every paragraph you finish for me to have a look through so that I can ensure this is what I want.
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Title: The Importance of Psychological Resilience for PMHNPs: Building Self-Care Strategies for Optimal Patient Care
Discuss why it is important to build psychological resilience in yourself in order to best meet the needs of your patients.
4–5 pages addressing the following:
1. What are the physical and mental effects of stress?
2. What is psychological resilience, and why is it so important? (consider pathophysiology and coping skills)
3. As a PMHNP, why is it important to build psychological resilience in yourself in order to best meet the needs of your patients?
4. On a personal note, discuss a healthy coping mechanism that you have in place that will guide you to set healthy boundaries between work and home life as well as cope with stressful cases.
5. What areas of improvement will you set as goals for yourself to work on for your own psychological resilience? -
Title: The Disputed Election of 1800: Revealing Constitutional Issues and the “Revolution of 1800” Introduction The Presidential Election of 1800, also known as the “Revolution of 1800,” was a
Address the corresponding questions/prompts for your selected topic. Use the available resources from the list above to support your selected topic.
It’s highly recommended that you download and use the suggested assignment template for each topic to complete this case study.
When you complete the template, upload and submit it in the assignment dropbox on this webpage. Topic
The Disputed Election or Revolution of 1800 Describe the historical setting surrounding the Election of 1800. Assess what constitutional issue the election of 1800 results helped to reveal. What did Congress do to mitigate the issue? Do you think it was necessary to pass the Twelfth Amendment? Why or why not? Analyze why the Presidential Election of 1800 coined the “Revolution of 1800.” Do you find this appropriate? Why or why not? Writing Requirements
Length: 2–3 pages (not including title page or references page)
1-inch margins
Double spaced
12-point Times New Roman font
Title page
References page
In-text citations that correspond with your end references
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The Changing Meaning and Challenges of Work in Today’s Organizational Environment
For this first week’s discussion, we introduce the organizational behavior framework. Black, et al. (2022), tells us
“And throughout our analyses, we are continually concerned with the implications of what we learn for the quality of working life and organizational performance. We always look for management implications so the managers of the future can develop more humane and more competitive organizations for the future.”
Considering the role of work and management challenges explained in our text, has the meaning or purpose of work (in a societal context) changed? Why and how?
What are two unique challenges focused on organizational behavior that managers are facing in today’s work environment?
Post your substantive initial posting no later than Saturday this week, and be sure to use outside support for your posting. This should be from reliable sources (other than the textbook), and you need to reference the sources using proper APA Version 7 formatting.
In addition to your initial posting, you need to respond to at least three classmates’ initial posts to provide comments, insights, or questions that further the discussion.
Keep in mind that you cannot submit discussion posts for credit after the week and you will be assessed a late penalty for any initial posts that are submitted after Saturday. You will not be able to see other posts until you have posted yours, and you should not edit your initial posting after you have posted. -
The Hidden Epidemic: Substance Abuse Among Nurses and its Impact on Healthcare Substance abuse is a significant issue that affects individuals from all walks of life, including those in the healthcare profession. Nurses, who are responsible for the care and well-being
Please describe the topic you have chosen for the Week 8 PowerPoint presentation and discuss why you feel it is essential to nursing and healthcare.
Cite at least one scholarly source using current APA Style in your response. You must participate on at least three (3) days of the week to receive total participation points.
I chose :
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“The Negative Effects of Social Media on Teenagers: Limiting Social Connection, Contributing to Mental Health Issues, and Spreading Misinformation”
Social media doesn’t always have a positive effect on others; it often limits social connection, contributes to anxiety and depression, and spreads misinformation.
https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/03/health/social-media-checking-teen-development-wellness/index.html
https://www.consumernotice.org/personal-injury/social-media-harm/teenagers/
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/tween-and-teen-health/in-depth/teens-and-social-media-use/art-20474437
https://acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jcpp.13245