What is a literature review? Why do scholars write them–and read them?

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Your initial reading assignment required that you read and study carefully the following UNC Writing Center Handout: Literature Reviews. You were also provided with sample literature reviews. After you have digested these materials, please complete this three-part assignment:

Respond in at least 250 words (your own words) to the following questions: What is a literature review? Why do scholars write them–and read them? How are they organized? How does the researcher determine the issues to be discussed? Does the literature review simply summarize, or does it involve synthesis as well? How does it differ from a traditional research paper?
Turning your attention to the samples provided, select one, and analyze it in about 150 words: What is the primary subject? What separate issues are discussed? How many sources are included, and what is the date range?
In about 100 words, how will you use these resources as you plan, research, and write your own literature review?

Explain your interpretation of the poem using context [historical, cultural, biographical, etc.] to help support your opinion.

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Please complete the following journal assignment:
Choose:
Pick your favorite poem from the Context assignment. [This does not need to be the one you were assigned for research, though choosing a poem you already have some context for may save you time.]
Gather:
Hopefully you have already done so, but if not:
Go to the FlipGrid discussion on Context
Listen to the information your peers found on the poem you chose
Write:
Using an MLA Formatted document, please write a 2 page journal that answers the following prompt:
Explain your interpretation of the poem using context [historical, cultural, biographical, etc.] to help support your opinion.
As you write, make sure you remember to:
Identify the title and author of the poem you are writing about
Include a thesis statement giving your opinion on interpretation
Include discussion of poetic devices and vocabulary that helps support your interpretation
Include context that helps support your interpretation
Think of this as a mini-essay. Use this as an opportunity to practice before we begin writing our first major analysis essay next week.

Pick one specific word from the poem you were assigned. In a short paragraph [4-5 sentences] explain how that word’s connotative meaning helps the reader to better understand meaning/tone.

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Word Choice
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Once you have watched the video example, please use the table below to determine your assigned poem. Then, write your initial post responding to the questions below:
Divorce We Real Cool Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers The Red Wheelbarrow
Nikki Butler
Flaca Collado
Tino Crespo
Enzo Cruz
Manasse Thanis
Miguel Da Silva
Key Florestal
Glady Franco
Karla Gonzalez
Conan Matthews
Brianna Gouldbourne
Barbie Griffin
Julie Lopez
Adam Macchi
Alexis Small
Rafa Medina
Ornise Mosine
Javi Quarterman
Jose Rasua Rodriguez
Initial Post:
Please apply the following questions to your assigned poem and respond:
Pick one specific word from the poem you were assigned. In a short paragraph [4-5 sentences] explain how that word’s connotative meaning helps the reader to better understand meaning/tone. Make sure you are critical and clear in your reasoning.
Consider who you think the narrator of the poem is. Who are they & who are they speaking to [audience]? How do you know? [Find evidence from the poem to support your reasoning.]
Response Post:
Please read through at least three [3] of your peers’ posts. Then, choose two [2] posts which respond to a different poem than the one you were assigned and start a conversation.
As in the previous discussion, please do not respond with: “Wow! I totally agree :)” Start a conversation. Ask some questions. Agree and add your own insight. Respectfully disagree and present your own interpretation. Give suggestions for further evidence or conflicting evidence. Think critically and deeply. You will be graded both on your post and on your thoughtful, active comments to your partners.

How do you go about finding the best resources as far as books and articles for researching a certain topic?

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Answer this question : How do you go about finding the best resources as far as books and articles for researching a certain topic? Especially in today’s worlds with so much false information

Write a 750-1,000-word essay that analyzes the rhetorical situation of a public document.

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Write a 750-1,000-word essay that analyzes the rhetorical situation of a public document. This public document is the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) website on Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) found at: http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/facts.html. Your analysis should include at least TWO scholarly sources outside of class texts.
Complete a close reading of the assigned public document. Then, write a cohesive essay that:
1. Introduces and summarizes the CDC website on ADHD.
2. Analyzes the rhetorical tools used on the site (here, you will want to incorporate ideas from your preanalysis below). For instance, your essay could analyze the CDC’s use of ethos, pathos, and logos.
3. Evaluates the site’s effectiveness (again, ideas from your preanalysis below will be helpful).

Can Amber be charged with any crimes as it relates to Monica? If so, for what crime? If not, why?

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1. Amber Beaufort just purchased a new Glock handgun and has started carrying it with her when he goes out to restaurants and bars, in violation of Maryland law. She goes to have a few drinks at R.J. Bentleys in College Park, MD and takes the gun with her. When she gets there she sees Charlie, a guy who used to bully her in high school, and she goes up to Charlie and points the handgun at him and says “Remember me. I’m going to kill you”. Charlie is frightened and turns and runs out of the bar. The handgun, however, is not loaded. Realizing that she forgot to load the Glock, Amber goes into the bathroom and loads it and then returns to the bar. At that point, she sees one of her friends, Monica and decides to have a little fun and scare her. Amber pulls out the loaded Glock and points it at Monica with the intent to scare her. As she does so, however, Monica turns her back to Amber and never sees Amber or the gun. Amber later tells Monica what she did and Monica becomes upset that Amber pointed a loaded handgun at her. After being at the bar for a few hours and having a few drinks, Amber decides to move to dance floor and do a back flip. As Amber does her flip, her gun falls to the floor in the very crowded bar and accidentally fires a round into a patron name Max. Max is taken to the hospital with a superficial injury.
a. Can Amber be charged with any crimes as it relates to Charlie? If so, for what crime? Does it matter that the gun was unloaded? Why or why not?
b. Can Amber be charged with any crimes as it relates to Monica? If so, for what crime? If not, why?
c. Can Amber be charged with any crimes as it relates to Max? If so, for what crime? If not, why?

Discuss the book’s strong points and weak points.

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Format
Type in 12 point Times New Roman font
Include a cover page using APA style
Include a running head and page number (APA)
Double space your work
Indent new paragraphs, and do not leave extra space between paragraphs
A book report for ACE Communications will consist of 5 well-developed paragraphs. The following explains what to write in your paragraphs.
Paragraph 1
The Introductory Paragraph should address the following items:
Title of the book and the author’s name
The number of pages in the book, and the name of the publisher
The reasons that you chose to read this book
Paragraph 2
Main Characters Paragraph
This paragraph should state who the main characters are and why they are important.
Paragraph 3
Other Characters Paragraph
This paragraph should state the names of the other less important characters, and the key role that each one plays. If there are several other characters, just include the ones of the most importance.
Paragraph 4
Plot Summary Paragraph
This paragraph should address the following items:
Type of book (mystery, biography, etc.)
Setting – place or country
Time period
Other physical locations- e.g. buildings, ships, airplanes, houses
Other items of importance – e.g. Is the book frightening, fast-paced, violent?
What are the main characters trying to do?
What is the outcome of the book?
Paragraph 5
Personal Impressions and Conclusion Paragraph
State why you liked the book, or why you did not like the book. Discuss the book’s strong points and weak points. State something that you learned from the book. State why you would or would not recommend this book to other readers.

What would you do if you are asked for your opinion on who in our society has the right to determine who should live and who should not live?

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This discussion board replaces in-class conversations/discussions and helps to build and develop professional skills. One of my former students who is now an executive director of a non-profit organization thanked me for pushing her to have these difficult conversations because it is a skill she now uses daily in her professional role.

Using the Discussion Board, respond to these questions with quality content dialog with your team.

Please number your responses for ease of reading/grading/assessment.

  1. You may recall a few years ago the story of Brittany Maynard.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPfe3rCcUeQ&feature=emb_title

Watch the video/read the script and respond to these questions.

  1. Does this person have sufficient mind to reasonably understand her condition? Why or why not?
  2. Is she capable of understanding the nature and effect of her treatment choices? Why or why not?
  3. Is she aware of the consequences associated with her choices? Why or why not?
  4. Do you agree with her decision? Why or why not?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JB-5O0ArZQ&feature=youtu.be

Are you familiar with ‘Five Wishes’?  You can view it at these links.

Five Wishes Sample

 (Links to an external site.)

fwsample.pdf

Five Wishes (8 Minutes)

After viewing this video and these documents, answer these questions…

  1. If there were a choice, would you prefer to die at home, or in a hospital? Why?
  2. Who you want to make health care decisions for you when you can’t make them. Why?
  3. Describe the kind of medical treatment you want or don’t want.
  4. Describe how comfortable you want to be.

On a scale of 1 to 5, where do you fall on this continuum?  1: Let me die without medical intervention to 5:  Don’t give up on me no matter what, try any proven and unproven intervention possible.

  1. Discuss what you want your loved ones to know about your illness, pain, dying process, etc.
  2. Can a loved one correctly describe how you would like to be treated in the case of a terminal illness? Why or why not?
  3. Is there someone you trust whom you have appointed to advocate on your behalf when the time is near? Why did you select this person?
  4. After this assignment are you closer to having this discussion with your family/loved ones? Why or why not?
  5. Have you completed any of the following: written a living will, appointed a healthcare power of attorney, or completed an advance directive?
  6. What would you do if you are asked for your opinion on who in our society has the right to determine who should live and who should not live?

 

Which type of unsupportive messages do you think has the potential to separate people the most?

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Answer the following questions after reading the assigned chapter. Answers should be supported by references from the assigned reading, include supporting examples, and should be in short-answer/paragraph form. Your answers should be detailed enough that anyone could evaluate your work. To submit your work, click on the linked title, create a thread, type your answers, and submit them in the forum.
1.Think of two words that have strong connotations for you. How does your connotation differ from the denotation? How might your connotation differ from another person’s?
2.Which type of unsupportive messages do you think has the potential to separate people the most? Why? Which one do you have the most difficulty avoiding (directing toward others)? Why?
3.Identify something you learned about bias related to one of the five cultural identities that you didn’t know before. What can you do now to be more aware of how verbal communication can reinforce cultural biases?
4.When someone sends you a mixed message in which the verbal and nonverbal messages contradict each other, which one do you place more meaning on? Why?
5.Many people do not think of time as an important part of our nonverbal communication. Provide an example of how chronemics sends nonverbal messages in academic settings, professional settings, and personal settings.
6.List some nonverbal skills that you think you need to work on and explain what you could do to make improvements.

How does the literature of this period influence future generations of American literature?

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As American colonists questioned British rule, public discussion focused on topics such as colonial independence and individual rights. In turn, literature from the American Revolutionary period often reflected important political and social themes, including national independence, personal liberty, and individualism. In your opinion, how does the literature of this period influence future generations of American literature? Where have you seen traces of these themes and how were they presented in the other literature you read?