Discuss the overall argument(s) your text makes, how it conveys that purpose/argument, initial reactions to genre conventions employed (what makes it “dystopian” or “speculative fiction” ? What does it have in common with either “The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas” or “The Ones Who Stay and Fight?”) and then close read one passage or scene.

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Reactions to genre conventions employed

For your blog post, you will be putting together all of the various skills we’ve worked on developing throughout the quarter. Throughout the project, you must discuss the overall argument(s) your text makes, how it conveys that purpose/argument, initial reactions to genre conventions employed (what makes it “dystopian” or “speculative fiction” ? What does it have in common with either “The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas” or “The Ones Who Stay and Fight?”) and then close read one passage or scene. The blog post should be one 750-1000 word article.

Write an outline for an analytical essay with the topic: Poverty in Africa. The outline should include what the introduction, the body and the conclusion will entail.

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Critical thinking and academic writing

Write an outline for an analytical essay with the topic: Poverty in Africa. The outline should include what the introduction, the body and the conclusion will entail.

Choose a poemand, for the first section, write a few sentences saying what the poem says. If the poet wasn’t writing with rhymes or poetic language but instead was just speaking plainly, what would the words be?

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Check the details

INSTRUCTION:

For the response, choose a poem (or section of a poem) and, for the first section, write a few sentences saying what the poem says. (In other words, if the poet wasn’t writing with rhymes or poetic language but instead was just speaking plainly, what would the words be? This portion is like “translating” the poem into plain and/or spoken language.)

Then the second section should be your perspective on how the poet’s language impacts the meaning and feeling of the poem. Try to use some of the terms we learn in class, like alliteration, or slant rhyme, or kinds of meter (like iambic, for example). Obviously, the more we talk about things in class, the more terms you’ll know. Just do your best for now!

 

Discuss what rhetorical device the author uses for the supporter’s argument which is why I believe that Immigrant families should stay together, and we should keep fighting to reduce.

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Rhetorical Analysis Essay

For the rhetorical analysis paper, you are going to have to read “Resolved: The United States Federal Government Should Substantially Reduce Its Restrictions on Legal Immigration to the United States.

And from there discuss what rhetorical device the author uses for the supporter’s argument which is why I believe that Immigrant families should stay together, and we should keep fighting to reduce.

Discuss the role that race plays in Shakespeare’s portrayal of Othello. How do the other characters react to Othello’s skin color or to the fact that he is a Moor? How does Othello see himself?

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Othello Essay

Write a 4-5 paragraph essay answering the prompt; include evidence and commentary in each body paragraph.

Prompt: Discuss the role that race plays in Shakespeare’s portrayal of Othello. How do the other characters react to Othello’s skin color or to the fact that he is a Moor? How does Othello see himself?

Use evidence from the play, Othello, by Shakespeare.

What enabling technologies were/are required to make this new technology possible? One thing you’re bound to find is that modern scientists “stand on the shoulders of giants”- their work is based on the work of the scientists that came before them. What relevant discoveries were needed to make this new technology possible?

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W5 Assignment 2 – Outline – Solar Panels

Objective:  Organize your thoughts and the main points of your “Solar Panels” research for your final Assignment 3 PowerPoint (11-12 slide) presentation.

Assignment Instructions:  To help you complete Assignment 3: The Presentation, you will first submit an outline to organize your thoughts and main points. Your outline should be formatted a specific way and must contain the following elements as described below.

To prepare for this assignment, do the following:
-Read these directions carefully.
-Review the sample outline provided to you below.
-Read the grading criteria attached. The grading criteria is a detailed evaluation that I will use to assess your performance.  It also will help you understand what is expected of you as you prepare your assignment.

Be sure to add your name and course number to your outline.

The outline format:  Your outline must be formatted as described and exemplified in the example attached.  Please note that this format will be assessed in your grade:
-Use an alphanumeric sequence
-Sections should be indented and aligned
-Follow the suggested order of the required elements
-Use brief but detailed and descriptive phrases

The required elements: Your outline should contain the following elements in this order:
I.    The Introduction: this section must contain

A.   The scientific name of your technology.

B.   The common name of your technology.  What do most people know it as?  Are there other names?

C.   What interested you about this particular technology

II.     The Body (Content Sections): this section should contain

A.  Background: include a general physical description of technology. What is it?

B.  A brief history of how the technology was developed (when/where was the research and development done, what was the need that drove people to develop it, timelines and significant people involved in it’s development)

C. The application (commercial/military, what industry/industries use it? how is it used?, etc.) of your technology

D.  A detailed investigation into how the technology works at the most fundamental level. This should include:

a. Does the device transform one type of energy to another (i.e. an automobile engine transforms the chemical energy of fuel into mechanical energy that results in the motion of the car)

b. What sub assemblies and components does the technology contain and how do they work? One approach you can consider taking here is to choose some elemental particle that the technology works with and describe how it is processed by the technology. Using the engine as an example, you could consider describing how a drop of fuel enters the engine, gets mixed with air, results in combustion, whose gases then expand, etc. This should be the most substantial portion of your final presentation.

c. What enabling technologies were/are required to make this new technology possible? One thing you’re bound to find is that modern scientists “stand on the shoulders of giants”- their work is based on the work of the scientists that came before them. What relevant discoveries were needed to make this new technology possible?

d. What is the future of this technology? What advancements are scientists trying to come up with and what will we want them to do?

III.     The Conclusion Section: this section should contain four to six points that sum up the main points from the body of the outline.

1. Start your conclusive section with one sentence summarizing some basic information about your chosen technology.
2. Summarize the way that it works, the history and future of it’s development.
3. Wrap up the conclusive section with a closing note that provides brief information about a unique fact your chosen technology.

IV.     Reference section: This is not just the reference page; rather, referencing should occur throughout the outline as it will in your presentation.  Therefore, your outline should include both a separate reference page containing a minimum of five (5) scholarly references or sources (do NOT use encyclopedias, Wikipedia, Investopedia, unknown, undated, or anonymous sources, such as brief articles from websites) listed in proper APA reference list format AND internal citations throughout the outline where appropriate. Please be sure to see the resources below for assistance regarding in-text citations and reference list formatting.

Write a 250-500 word reflection discussing how the action research process may apply to your future professional practice, which is a public school teacher.

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Sharing The Research Project

Action research is only valuable in its implementation. Using action research as a springboard for collaboration in an organization, you can initiate positive organizational change that will benefit all stakeholders. Communicating your results effectively is a vital part of any successful research plan.

Write a 250-500 word reflection discussing how the action research process may apply to your future professional practice, which is a public school teacher.

Also, include the following:

  • Brief description of the action plan you propose
  • Overview of the data used to create the action plan
  • The role each stakeholder will play in the action plan and timetable for implementation
  • Expected outcomes and benefits to the organization and the stakeholders

Develop a thesis—a statement about which reasonable people may disagree —and provide textual evidence to support your claims.

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”When the Wind Blows” by Raymond Brigg

Your papers should focus on Raymond Brigg’s graphic novel When the Wind Blows . You should write this essay without outside sources. As with any good essay, you will need to develop a thesis—a statement about which reasonable people may disagree —and provide textual evidence to support your claims. Your thesis can be something along the lines of how Raymond Briggs effectively uses the main characters, Jim and Hilda Bloggs, naive attitudes towards nuclear war and blind trust of their government to represent the average English attitude at the time.

How is it different than mere vegetarianism? What are the historical precedents of this dietary practice? When did it really catch fire in America (to where we even arrive at the BK Vegan Whopper)? What’s all the buzz about the restaurant Vegan Vampires in the Black Pearl section of the city?

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Consciousness Essay

Keep in mind that in a pure research paper, it would be all in Third Person (Ex., “One should never go to the grocery when hungry, according to researchers”). This paper will be as well, but it can have moments of personal experience in first (“It is my personal rule to never make groceries when I’m hungry – that helps me match out the proper ratio of hot dogs to buns!”). SO – your paper can be ALL in third person, or a combo of first and third—it just can’t be ONLY in first person.

As an example, explain Veganism.

How is it different than mere vegetarianism? What are the historical precedents of this dietary practice? When did it really catch fire in America (to where we even arrive at the BK Vegan Whopper)? What’s all the buzz about the restaurant Vegan Vampires in the Black Pearl section of the city?

So—going with the above. Let’s say you are a vegan. You could have a paragraph on how you came to the practice, combined with the research, creating thus a sort of “personal journalism” ala Joan Didion.

If you’re becoming a nurse, or just dig Biology or nutrition…

You ever wonder how your dog can eat mud and drink out of a puddle, but when you drink out a stream, even in Kisatchie National Forest and even after adding Wild Turkey as a degermer, it didn’t work out as well?

Well – a comparative breakdown of the digestive tracks of various mammals could be in order. For extra zest, try the multistomached cow or the eating habits of the sloth.

Again—if you keep it to dogs or cats, it could again be a combination of hard science and your own daily observations.

Explore current methods of feedback, challenge the academic evidence and reflect on your own experiences of providing feedback. What are the views from a learner and educator viewpoint? How may these views affect the wider organisation?

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Teaching and learning

Assignment briefing and mapping to Learning Outcomes (LO) and taught sessions

The student will demonstrate, critical analysis and reflective skills by producing a 6000–word report. The completed document will provide evidence that the student has met ALL of the learning outcomes.
The following guidance is designed to aid with your assignment planning but is not exhaustive, you are able to include any information that will enhance the overall document and improve your learning.The portfolio will comprise of 5 sections.

Section 1 You as a teacher and facilitator of learning – reflective account

LO1 Evaluation and application of contemporary issues and models of teaching and learning in the healthcare setting using a critical reflective approach of their own practice.

Session 1 Learning & teaching 1: How adults learn – key theory, perspectives, relevance to your role as a teacher. Scope and range of roles in
learning and teaching – what knowledge and skills required

Session 2 Learning & teaching 2: Educational theory and links to practice

Session 3 Development and learning 1: Teaching and learning styles

Overview This section is a reflection of you as a teacher in your working environment. By using a critical reflective approach, you will be able to
demonstrate how you apply and evaluate teaching and learning theory to improve the student’s educational experience.

Section 4 Patient education, patient and carer participation and involvement in teaching, learning and assessment.

LO2 Evaluation of the impact of patient/carer education, involvement and engagement models on professional practice and education of healthcare staff.

Session 7 Contemporary issues in education 2: Patient education, Patient
involvement and engagement

Overview This section explores in depth the impact of including the patient and carers in healthcare education using current literature to argue the
advantages and disadvantages. Reflection of your own experiences may also be used.

Section 3 Innovation and contemporary practice & development in teaching and learning (technology, simulation, games, experiential learning, distance, communities of practice, problem–based learning etc.)

LO3 Selection and appropriate use of technology and innovation within education and learning, whilst critically evaluating their effectiveness.

Session 6 Contemporary issues in education 1: Technology, innovation, interactive approaches (games, simulation, experiential learning)

Session 8 Contemporary issues in education 3: Inter professional education and learning, Communities of Practice

Overview You are to explore ways of enhancing the student experience using innovative methods. Challenge the historical trends in education by
critically evaluating if approaches discussed in sessions 6 and 8 are effective. What is the evidence?

Section 4 Learner development – role of feedback approaches and adjustments for learning needs/support.

LO 4 Critical analysis and application of current theoretical and methodological approaches in learner assessment, feedback and support.

Session 4 Development and learning 2: Role of feedback (assessment, mentoring, coaching)
Session 10 Contemporary issues in education 4: Quality monitoring & evaluation

Overview Explore current methods of feedback, challenge the academic evidence and reflect on your own experiences of providing feedback.
What are the views from a learner and educator viewpoint? How may these views affect the wider organisation?
Section 5 Identification of learning and development to meet business needs, programme design, quality management and evaluation and evidencing impact

LO 5 Analysis of methodologies used for identification of education and learning interventions to meet business needs and evaluation of impact frameworks/methodologies.

Session 9 Identifying learning and development needs/training needs analysis, evaluation and impact/outcome measurement

Session 10 Contemporary issues in education 4: Quality monitoring & evaluation

Overview How do businesses identify education and learning needs? Explore evaluation strategies and how they may impact learning and teaching. What effect may this have on the learner and educator?