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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?

Describe online learning, the necessity of online learning, and the technological skills required for effective online teaching.

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For this assignment, you will write a 1,000 word research-paper in current APA format that describes the principles of online learning and online instructional strategies. This paper will contain five sections:

Introduction: Describe online learning, the necessity of online learning, and the technological skills required for effective online teaching.

Principles of Online Learning: Identify and describe at least three research-based principles of online learning. Consider what is required in order to deliver an effective lesson in an online format and consider what is required in order for a student to effectively learn in an online environment. At least two citations from scholarly sources should be included in this section.

Online Instructional Strategy 1: Identify and describe one research-based strategy for effective online instruction. Use scholarly resources to support the use of this strategy in an online educational environment. At least two citations should be included in this section. Emphasize the potential of this strategy to improve teaching, learning, research, and/or communication.

Online Instructional Strategy 2: Identify and describe a second research-based strategy for effective online instruction. Use scholarly resources to support the use of this strategy in an online educational environment. At least two citations should be included in this section. Emphasize the potential of this strategy to improve teaching, learning, research, and/or communication.

Conclusion: Summarize the principles of online learning and the two online instructional strategies. Use scriptural integration to emphasize the importance and/or the benefits of online learning.

A title page and reference page are required for this assignment.

***Paper MUST include textbook reference. MUST include scriptural reference.

How much weight should be given to the varied accounts?

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For your initial post, using a minimum of 200 words, respond to the week’s reading/viewing material and the Virtual Tours Questions:
Who was at fault for the incident?
What are we to make of the various viewpoints of this monumental incident? How much weight should be given to the varied accounts? http://www.bostonmassacre.net/gazette/
http://www.bostonmassacre.net/players/obit.htm
http://www.bostonmassacre.net/gravure.htm
http://johnsmilitaryhistory.com/revvirtual.html
http://www.bostonmassacre.net/trial/

Provide an example of a cost variance you may encounter as a manager of a seafood restaurant.

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Provide an example of a cost variance you may encounter as a manager of a seafood restaurant. What is the likely cause of the variance and would you take any corrective action? Why or why not?

Describe how the principles of war influence the outcome of conflicts.

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Describe how the principles of war influence the outcome of conflicts.
While the application of the principles of war does not guarantee victory, they provide a solid structure to analyze some of the conflicts in which the U.S. Military has encountered throughout its history. The purpose of introducing the nine principles of war is to adopt a framework by which to analyze a conflict.

When you have completed your required readings for this module, you should be prepared to engage in the following discussion activity.

After reading the principles of war, select a conventional conflict, not a counterinsurgency campaign, encountered by the U.S. military and describe how at least three of the principles influenced the outcome of the conflict.
Describe how the violation of three principles affected the conflict’s outcome.
In your post, describe how the outcomes of a conflict shaped the U.S. Military structure. What lessons did U.S. military leaders learned from the conflict? And how did these lessons help in the evolution of the force?

What transpired during the battle?

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Additional information on specific battles and campaigns of the Revolutionary War may be found by accessing the numerous resources available via the Lee University Library. In the subject line of the online catalog enter: United States History Revolution 1775 1783 Campaigns. Scholarly articles on the subject may also be found searching the JSTOR Database.
Choose one of the major battles of the Revolutionary War
Write a 2-3 page paper covering the following:
The essay should include a brief summary and an analysis of the battle.
What transpired during the battle?
What was the outcome of it?
Did it have any significance to the outcome of the war?
Base your paper on at least 2 cited sources for this assignment. The textbook and online encyclopedias may be consulted for this assignment for background material, but may not be cited as a source for the assignment.
Since this is a formal assignment, the essay will be graded on:
Double-spaced
One inch margins
12 pt. Times New Roman
Two – three pages maximum
Polished appearance
Grammatically correct
Content

Explain how lessons learned from previous counterinsurgency conflicts shaped the U.S. military.

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Explain how lessons learned from previous counterinsurgency conflicts shaped the U.S. military. (CO1)
When evaluating and examining history, we can all learn valuable lessons on the do’s and don’ts from our previous conflicts and also other nation’s conflicts as well. In an effort to decrease or eliminate our war efforts we must continue studying our effectiveness and ineffectiveness in the global environments in which we operate.

When you have completed your required readings for this module, you should be prepared to engage in the following discussion activity.

Based on the Small War Manuals, phases of small wars and the military experience from the Philippine war identify at least three lessons and explain how the military applied or failed to apply them during the war in Vietnam. Please, provide examples and explain the outcomes of the effective or ineffective application of such lessons and how it contributed to the outcome of the war.
In your reply, expand your analysis and expose how lessons from previous counterinsurgency conflicts shaped the U.S. Military? Describe what lesson from the past has been applied by the military in current conflicts. Please, provide at least two examples.

Identify the types of clientele you might find particularly challenging, stimulating, and beneficial to work with due to their own background, values, and relationship style.

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Choose one population with which you are not familiar. After reviewing this week’s assigned readings, prepare a list of 10 questions to gain a deeper understanding of the selected population’s cultural needs. Your questions should reflect critical aspects of cultural competence that have been identified in social work research. You will then prepare a 1-2 paragraph explanation for each question of why you believe each question would assist you in gaining a better understanding of the population’s social work needs. Remember to cite pertinent research to support your explanation.
You will conclude your assignment with a brief personal self-reflection in which you identify the types of clientele you might find particularly challenging, stimulating, and beneficial to work with due to their own background, values, and relationship style.
Support your assignment with at least three scholarly resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including seminal articles, may be included.
Total Length: 4-6 pages, not including title and reference pages
Your assignment should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic

Write an advocacy letter to an advocacy collaborative on behalf of a devalued individual youth or group contending with systematic discrimination.

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Write an advocacy letter to an advocacy collaborative on behalf of a devalued individual youth or group contending with systematic discrimination.
Please clearly identify the person or group, and explain the nature of the problem, and/or injustice, and articulate a solution/expectation/outcome for the group.

Compare the characteristics of opera and oratorio. How are they similar? How do they differ?

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This assignment will help you learn about some of the most famous instruments of all time as well as two art forms first developed in the Baroque Period.

Instructions

Visit and read the information on the Media Link: Stradivarius Violins http://www.theviolinsite.com/violin_making/stradivarius.html.
For your initial post, discuss the following:
Stradivarius violins, the development of the violin family.
Compare the characteristics of opera and oratorio. How are they similar? How do they differ?