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The Literature Review (LR) is a 4-5 page paper that examines academic articles by other researchers on your topic (or other relevant topics). The LR discusses the questions other researchers are asking, summarizes their findings, and compares and evaluates their claims. Purpose: The purpose of the Literature Review is to show that you understand the claims of other researchers on your topic, and to discuss your observations and judgments about what they say. The LR is different from the Background in two main ways: ·       Different sources: The Background used tertiary sources like encyclopedia articles, textbooks, or magazine articles. These are intended for a general audience and usually do not include original research. The LR uses academic articles written mostly by professional researchers working for universities or government agencies. These sources are much more specialized, more focused, more current, and more likely to contain original research. You will find these sources mostly through Library databases like JSTOR (Links to an external site.) and EBSCO Host (Links to an external site.). ·       Different goal: Although the LR continues the same topic as your Background, the purpose is different. The Background provided a basic understanding of the topic without considering any specialized or current research. It introduced the major issues and themes the rest of the FRA will focus on. In contrast, the Literature Review uses specialized information, going much deeper into the topic than the background, and considering the claims and findings of current researchers in your field. The LR should use the same question you’ve worked on in your Research Proposal and the Background, and continue to make it clearer, more focused, and more complex. As you work on your LR, you may realize that your focus is changing slightly: maybe a smaller part of your original question seems more important now, or maybe you notice that your attention has shifted to a different aspect of the problem. You should keep revising your question as you work: you can keep altering your question in small ways all the way until you finish revising your Final Research Article at the end of the quarter. Make sure to keep writing down your updated question somewhere you will see it every day. This will help you stay focused as you find sources, collect information, and start thinking about possible answers! After you write and revise your LR, it will become the second of the three main sections of your Final Research Article. The research question and plans for research you describe in the LR Conclusion will form the basis of the last section, the Original Argument. ·       Be 4–5 pages long ·       Be typed and in APA format ·       Use and cite at least 5 new academic sources ·       Include a References page ·       Have four clearly labeled sections: o   Introduction (1 paragraph): This section will present the topic of your research and the main themes your Summary and Discussion sections will cover. o   Summary (3–5 paragraphs): This section will collect, organize, and compare information from the sources you find in your research. You can show how their ideas connect or compare with each other, and whether their claims agree or disagree with each other. The tone will be objective, and you will not make any arguments, judgments, or evaluations. o   Discussion and Evaluation (3–5 paragraphs): This section will evaluate the sources you have already discussed in the Summary section. You should discuss the importance of their claims, problems with their research or reasoning, assumptions they may be making, and ideas they may not have considered. o   Conclusion (1 paragraph): This section will review what we do and do not know about your topic, clearly state the narrowed research question, and discuss what will come next in the Original Argument. Instructions 1.    Research and organize: As with the Background, you should start by identifying keywords you will search for. To start, use important terms that you noticed your Background using. As you start finding sources, pay attention to the terminology they use, and adjust your keywords to match theirs. Since you are looking specifically for academic sources, you should use library databases like JSTOR and EBSCO Host, not Google. For help using these databases, go through the tutorials on the Module 3 Overview. You should take notes and stay organized as you research, just like you did for the Background section. Write down complete bibliographic data for each useful new source as soon as you find it (or save it in Noodle Tools (Links to an external site.)!). Make sure to cite your sources even when you’re taking notes, so you don’t forget where an idea came from. Look out for ideas that seem connected or relevant to the question you are asking, and make notes about them. 2.    Summarize: Each paragraph of the Summary section should concentrate on one idea or topic, not on summarizing one source. To do this, read through your notes and look for three or four themes that seem important, and decide how you want to order them. Start with the first theme: o   Which sources talk about the theme? o   What do they say about it (or, what is their claim)? What evidence do they provide? o   How do their ideas connect with each other? How do they agree or disagree? Continue theme by theme for the rest of the Summary section. Your Summary should not be a collection of individual summaries. 3.    Evaluate: Use the same themes you chose for your Summary section, in the same order, to organize your Discussion and Evaluation. Just like the Summary, each paragraph should concentrate on one idea or topic, not one source. For these paragraphs, use your own observations, reasoning, and judgment to discuss what the sources are claiming. Start with the first theme you used in your Summary section: o   From the sources that mention this theme, what ideas seem especially important to the topic in general? o   What ideas seem like they might be important to helping you answer your question? o   What ideas, arguments, or methods seem like they might be problematic in some way? o   Are there possibilities or ideas related to the theme that none of the sources discuss? o   When you look at all the sources that discuss this theme, what new insights do you have about your topic or question? o   What new questions are raised by this discussion? Continue theme by theme for the rest of the Summary section. These are not your opinions: they are carefully reasoned judgments. 4.    Finish and revise: o   Make sure both the Summary and the Discussion and Evaluation section deal with the same themes, in the same order. Make sure the Summary objectively presents and compares your sources’ ideas, and the Discussion and Evaluation presents the judgments, questions, and insights you gain from comparing your sources. o   Write an Introduction that introduces your narrowed research topic. It is the same topic you worked on in the Background, but more focused and complex. You should discuss why this narrowed topic is important (within your academic field(s) or to a wider community), and list the main themes your Literature Review will be discussing within that larger topic. You can include your updated research question or a description of the problem it is based on. o   Write a Conclusion: Some parts of your original question may already have been answered, but other parts need to be explored more. First, sum up the relevant information we have learned about your topic as well as what questions remain to be answered. Based on that information, you should present the single, updated research question you want to focus on for the rest of the quarter. Considering the information and ideas you have presented in the Literature Review, explain why this question seems important to ask. It should be a complex question that cannot be answered with a simple yes or no, but that requires a thoroughly reasoned and researched answer. Describe any research you will need to do to be able to answer your question. o   Don’t forget a References page in APA format! You only need to include the sources you cite in the LR.

Content Select 4-6 key quotes from the reading selections, and complete the following: Give the bibliographic information for the reading selection source in APA format Give the exact quote and page number Paraphrase the quote and provide an in-text citation. Explain why you selected the quote and how the quote relates to your selected social issue and your perspective on the issue Organization Indicate your topic, thesis, and reasons Give 4-6 quote log “entries” where you provide the required information (see above under content) Review the sample quote log below. Grammar and Mechanics Your paper should be written according to the standards for academic writing, with attention to the following: punctuation: this includes things such as proper use of commas, colons, and apostrophes. word-level accuracy: this includes things such as proper capitalization, spelling, word-tense, and usage. sentence-level accuracy: this includes things such as proper sentence boundaries, subject-verb agreement, and pronoun-antecedent agreement. Take time to proofread after you’ve written your essay. Think about the kinds of writing mistakes you tend to make (like using “text-speak” or sentence fragments) and watch out for those. Reading your paper aloud is a good way to catch any mistakes. Sources and Documentation You are required to use three sources for this assignment. Your sources should be selected from the assigned course readings on your selected issue (language and power; freedom and security; health and wealth). For each source, you should include APA-style reference citations and in-text citations Format and Length Your quote log should include a proper header and title. Your quote log should be typed, double-spaced and in 12-point font. Your final product should include log entries for 4-6 quotes. Each entry should be about 150 words in length, for a total of 600-900 words. Purnell, J. Q. (2015). Financial health is public health. What It’s Worth: Strengthening the Financial Futures of Families, Communities, and the Nation.  http://www.strongfinancialfuture.org/essays/financial-health-is-public-health/ Clay, R. A. (2001, October). Wealth secures health. Monitor on Psychology. http://www.apa.org/monitor/oct01/wealthhealth.aspx Saplosky, R.M. (2018). The health-wealth gap. Scientific American, 319(5).http://ezproxy.umgc.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=edb&AN=132271091&site=eds-live&scope=site

For this assignment, I want you to put on your creative thinking hat. Imagine that your are a movie producer or a screenwriter. A major Hollywood studio (or a streaming service like Netflix/Hulu/Amazon Prime) has approached you and given you the green light to write and produce either a historical movie or a historical television series. This isn’t going to be a documentary, but rather a movie or series. The only requirements are that the events in your movie/series or the person your movie/series is about has to have either lived or the event has to have taken place prior to 1990. It can be something from US History or World History.1. What event or person did you choose and why?  2. Will you be making a movie or a television/streaming series? Tell me what format you’ll choose but also tell me why you think it is better than the other format.  3. How will you go about conducting the research to ensure that your movie/series is accurate. You also have to make it entertaining, so how will you decide how much liberty you will take with the facts.  4. Where will you film it? Will it be shot on location or in another place that looks like the actual place where the events happened.

“Salvation” DB 3 3 unread replies. 14 14 replies. Read “Salvation” by Langston Hughes and write an original post responding to it. Please answer ALL of the questions you see below. You may answer in paragraph format (not writing question #s and answers), OR you can also choose to write in question / answer format where you write a number and then your answer, then go on to the next. Either way, your original post needs to be at least 3-4 paragraphs of 7 to 9 complete sentences each (or the equivalent of that if doing question/answer). It needs to be posted by 8 p.m. on the due date. Your replies to two different classmates should be posted by 11:59 p.m. on the due date. The replies should be about 2 to 3 paragraphs of 7 to 9 complete sentences each paragraph. You may always write MORE but you should not write less. ======================= 1. Where in the narrative do you see the child’s point of view (or voice) reflected? Where in the narrative do you see the adult point of view (or voice) reflected. Try to give at least two examples of each and EXPLAIN them. 2. Go through the narrative and give at least four examples of where you see vivid language, sensory details, concrete references. You do not have to write out full paragraphs. Just point out your example by mentioning a few words of it and using ellipses, and then perhaps the paragraph # in parentheses. For example, “slamming his book to the…” (para 2).  3. What kind of conflict does this narrative touch on? Man vs. man? Man vs. nature? Man vs. himself? Man vs. society? Man vs. fate? (Remember that a narrative can have more than one type of conflict). When you name a type of conflict you see in the piece, be sure to explain it a bit. 4. Do you believe this personal narrative is criticizing religion? Explain. Also, what else do you think it might be criticizing or offering commentary about?

Answer the questions below according to the instructions given. Please note that responses to BOTH questions must be included in the same submission in order for your examination to be graded; otherwise, it will be returned to you for revision. Write a composition using one of the topics listed below. Your composition needs to be three to five paragraphs long. It must contain an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. For the purpose of this examination, sport is defined as “an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment without a predetermined outcome.” If you choose to explain why a certain sport is your favorite, please ensure that the chosen sport fits this definition. • Argue for or against the limitation of speed limits. • Explain why a certain sport is your favorite. • Compare and contrast driving in the winter and driving in the summer. • Describe a SINGLE memorable day in your life.  Write a letter of complaint. Follow the rules for a formal letter, and use the full-block style. The complaint may be about anything you wish (such as malfunctioning equipment, poor building maintenance, or disruptive noises from a nearby business). You can base your letter on a true experience, or you can make up all the details you need. Please note that a form letter or a template cannot be used in constructing your response to question 2. When a form letter or template is used, you are giving little to no thought to wording or formatting, and you are not actually creating your own complaint; you are simply filling in the blanks of someone else’s work.    Ask yourself these questions after you answer the questions for your exam. Is my composition three to five paragraphs long? (It must include an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.) Did I select a topic for my composition from the list given in the instructions? Did I fully expand on the topic I selected for my composition? (Example: If you selected to describe a memorable day, you should only describe ONE day.) Does my letter include a complaint? Did I include all parts of a business letter? (This includes a signature! You can use a different font to indicate your signature.) Did I answer both questions on my own, without help from the internet?

Question / Prompt: Noam Chomsky is a linguist, first and foremost. In Requiem for the American Dream, you should focus not only on what Chomsky is saying, but also how he is phrasing his words. In The Corporation, you should pay attention to how language can be manipulated in a legal, but unethical, way. For this response, pull one quote from the documentary (either by a speaker or the narrator) and perform an analysis of that quote. You can perform either a critical analysis or a rhetorical analysis (definitions are in “What is a Research Paper?”) of your selected quote. Consider answering questions like: Why is this quote significant? How can this quote be used in my second essay? What other forms of research can I do to support / counter argue that quote? 

In Henry James’s Daisy Miller, the author explores the behavior of his title character through the eyes of his character Winterbourne. Do you think he is correct in his views of her? Explain your position.

Starting this week, we will be working with another classmate for Assignment #5 below. I will be pairing everyone up and will be asking everyone to work with each other for the next week or so. Everyone will soon receive an email regarding who their partner will be. Please look out for that. Assignment #5 will be due Tuesday, October 20th at 9am in your BE-102 Google Doc. Please see instructions below: Assignment #5: Sharing Compassion with a Classmate (Approx. 1 week long) In this assignment and activity, you will be paired up with a student in our ALP class. I will give you instructions on how to share your work with me and give you specific guidance with how I want you to conduct your collaborative work with your partner. You will be kindly asked to present a 1,000-word reflection on your work with your partner. That is, I am hoping that this assignment will be about 2 pages, double-spaced, or approximately 1000 words. Your reflection should be focused, and somewhat organized. Remember to follow any style and/or format for this assignment just as I’ve noted in previous assignments. This is a good time to review, reflect and think about the work you’ve created and compiled on the idea of compassion.  Directions: When you meet with your classmate online, please have a discussion with them on your work over the past few days and/or weeks on compassion. Each of you should spend a minimum of 20-30 minutes sharing your thoughts and ideas. This includes each of you asking questions related to compassion, as well as any of the work both of you have been doing over the past few weeks. Most importantly, please be encouraging and open-minded. Here are some things you should include in your reflection on working with your partner: What is something significant you learned about your classmate? This can relate to the topic of compassion and/or any related topic. How does your classmate’s idea, notion or definition of compassion compare to yours? What are some things your classmate worked on and thought about for the previous assignments on compassion? How does your classmate define compassion and who are some people in their lives that embody this term? What are specific questions you asked your classmate? Share them as you asked them word-for-word. What is something surprising you learned about your classmate?  What is a strength or unique trait they possess? What is something you forgot to ask your classmate that you may want to ask them for a follow-up interview? If you could sum up your work with your classmate, what are 5 words you would use to describe it? What were some of the biggest rewards and/or challenges from working on this assignment with your classmate? *Please do not feel obligated to ask these questions in the order that they are shown – feel free to pick and choose which ones you want to use. The list is just a guide to get you started on the right path. You are more than welcome to create your own questions as long as they are appropriate and professional. Tips:  Here are some general tips to keep in mind while working with your classmate. This may slightly vary depending on how you will be communicating and working with them: Agree on how, when and in what manner both of you will be working together and do let me know if there are any obstacles in the way. Like all other practices, interviewing is a unique skill that needs practice, patience and thoughtfulness. Any information is useful information. Sometimes the most basic information can be the most helpful Be professional and serious – You are responsible for creating the narrative of the person you are interviewing. Be patient and organized. Take plenty of notes! Let the interviewee steer you to the new information – don’t force a question, or topic if the interviewee is not there yet. Ask more open-ended questions only until you have established a rapport with your interviewee. Stay away from “Why…?” or “How…?” or leading questions (e.g., do you like Pepsi or Coke? Batman or Robin?) and try your best to withhold judgement. Be open-minded. If you’d like to record any conversation or chat, please get each other’s permission first.

You have made a useful start, but you need to do a fair bit more work.  In particular you have not yet found the right voice for the different documents.  Read half a dozen examples of each, then talk it over with a librarian, then write them again using the style actually used by these types of organisation.   Assume Moloch is an Australian university, as would be expected from the reference to La Trobe. So provide up to date information about risks to students in Australia.   You do need to delve into exactly what the proposed measures might involve. Be specific about these.  If the proposal is to target particular groups, say so, although it is more likely that some aspects of the policy will apply to all students.  What sort of geographical tracking, contact tracing, identification of ‘chatter’ etc would be undertaken? And what additional tracking will be done of those who are consider4ed particularly dangerous?   You don’t get the language right for the different people.  The department would not ‘write to relay their fears’, nor would it ‘realize’ something, you wouldn’t ‘consult’ skills, and you just drop in ‘social credit’ at the end without explaining it.   A reader would not be convinced that you have read widely on the social credit system and understand all the possibilities and nuances.   The VC would not welcome people warmly when he/she issues a statement about a policy.  If there was to be targeting it would be based on really carefully argued positions.   You don’t need to provide in-text references, apart from maybe the newspaper article, because the ones you have don’t ring true.  What matters is that your documents reveal a deep understanding of the issues, which they don’t at the moment.   You offer moral judgements in the newspaper article which are completely out of place in this form of writing.  Instead put things in the wider context – how widely are such proposals canvassed, what happens in countries like Singapore or Saudi Arabia, how reliable are the measures proposed etc.

The essay should be about face mask/health especially during the time of this pandemic. Evaluations are everywhere, and people use them all the time. Have you ever read a product review on Amazon before ordering something? Have you ever read movie reviews and decided to go see a movie (or not see one) because of them? Have you ever taken a book recommendation from a friend? These are all forms of evaluation essays. Evaluations are communicated in many formats, but the king of all evaluations is the evaluation essay. What makes the Evaluation Essay different from a friend’s book recommendation is that it tries to be well-thought-out, logical, and useful to as many people as possible. A recommendation from a friend relies on the already-established relationship. A movie review from an experienced critic, however, is impersonal, and therefore it has to earn its right to exist in the eyes of the reader. It does this by establishing a clear set of criteria. More on criteria in a moment. There are a few successful movie critics. Movie buffs might even be able to name a few. These have built reputations and people have come to trust their judgement. An experienced critic is not your friend, is going to approach telling you about the new Superhero Movie #3413 in a much different way. You and your friend are likely of similar ages. You likely have very similar interests. You may have discussed movies with your friend before at length. You may have gone and seen many movies together and talked about parts you liked and disliked. When your friend says, “trust me, bro, you’re gonna love Superhero Movie #3413,” very little else needs to be said. You and your friend have a certain ethos, and this impacts the content of their review and how much you trust it. He or she knows what you like and don’t like in movies, and you trust his or her judgement. 2 Random essay writer does not know you, and you do not know him. This is why the evaluation essay writer must come up with criteria, or several qualities that can be used to judge the value of a product. Being thorough, clear, and unbiased is how the writer builds ethos, gets the audience to trust them, without a personal connection. For movies, criteria might be as follows: 1) Acting, 2) Special Effects, 3) Plot, and/or 4) Sets and Costumes. There might be many more. The essay then will analyze, explain, and provide examples of each of the criteria (without spoiling too much of the film in the process). The important thing about criteria is that it could feasibly be used to judge other products in the same category. Thecategory doesn’t have to be every movie ever if you’re doing movies, however. A great way to show off your expertise on something like, say, Marvel movies, would be to evaluate a film as a Marvel movie instead of as a movie in general. The criteria and comparisons there would be entirely different, and would make for a much focused (and possibly better) essay.