Paper Writing Guideline for HUM 2020: Introduction to Humanities

The student will write a 5-6 page research paper on any topic dealing with the Humanities. The topic is open-ended and may be whatever the student chooses upon approval by the instructor; however, students need to ensure it is academic and not current event-related. Some possible examples include:

*a biographical paper (research a political figure, artist, musician, philosopher, etc. and discuss his or her contributions to the Humanities.)

*an analytical paper (develop a topic in an open-ended question format. Present multi-faceted information and offer a well-supported critical analysis in a neutral stance.)

*an argumentative paper (state a topic you wish to explore and establish a position to argue in the thesis. Present both sides of the issue, and, if elected, persuade the reader to adopt your chosen view.)

*compare and contrast (choose two topics and discuss them through what makes them similar and distinct. This may include comparing two different viewpoints and/or arguments.)

 

Papers must be typed, DOUBLE-SPACED ONLY with a 10-12 point font in Times New Roman or Arial and 1-inch margins. Do not put extra spacing between paragraphs or start the paper half-way down the first page. Ensure you write in third-person style (do not use ‘I’ or ‘you’ in the paper). A minimum of three sources must be used (do not use the textbook). You may use at most ONE online source if it is of academic origin (usually websites with ‘.edu’ address.) If you use eBooks, make sure they are ONLY through the SJR State library database and cite them as you would normal books (e.g. with page numbers).

Papers will be graded based upon general understanding of the topic, college-level analysis of the subject, proper sentence structure and organization, grammar, punctuation, tense, and flow. Papers must fulfill the required length (a letter grade will be deducted for each page shorter than required length). In addition, citations must be correct and appropriate: footnotes, with author, title, & page number. Ensure the final paper is below the similarity index of 20% when submitting to www.turnitin.com. Papers above this percentage will earn a failing grade.

• A-level papers must be proficient in all areas (grammar, punctuation, sentence structure), have a strong thesis statement with support, include an introduction and conclusion, show college-level analysis, fulfill the required length, and have excellent citations.
• B-level papers will have few or no errors in grammar, tense, and sentence structure, but may lack in strong analysis or have a weaker thesis, yet still have proper citations. Papers must have an introduction and conclusion, but they may not be strong.
• C-level papers will show little college-level analysis or understanding of the subject, as well as elementary understanding of sentence structure and organization, grammar, or tense (e.g. using present tense for past tense subject). Papers may lack an intro. or conclusion. Citations must still be present and correct.
• Failing papers show no understanding of the topic, no college-level analysis, is full of errors in sentence structure, grammar, and tense usage, as well as show little or no organization or flow to the paper. Citations are incorrect and/or wrong style. To avoid failing papers, utilize Smarthinking and/or the Academic Support Center on-campus.

No citations means a zero for the assignment.

The reference style in Humanities is CMS (Chicago Manual of Style); refer to the CMS Citation Guideline for further information.

First, read the accompanying document titled Resources and Population and then watch the video below.

Global Resources: Management and Competition

After you have read the documentation and watched the movie, explain by:

• writing a paper (2 pages double-spaced)
• minimum of two citations – references are provided at the bottom of this page for both the documentation and the video

Main focus and ideas:

1. What is the relationship between resources and the economy?
2. If a country has resources, does that automatically mean that the country will be wealthy?
3. What are some possible solutions for the problems faced in the video?
4. What are you opinions about the ideas and problems expressed in the video?

References

Stutz, F. P., & Warf, B. (2011). 3. In The World Economy: Geography, Business, Development
(6th ed., pp. 98-103). Pearson.

(2008, May 13). Retrieved October 16, 2018, from https://youtu.be/sPHuvUAx7G4

Instructions: Using the same Nursing Theory as Module 3 “Humanistic Nursing Theory” complete an evaluation
of the theory you select as it applies to contemporary nursing. Use the following questions as subheadings; use narrative writing, and follow APA writing guidelines, including acknowledgement of sources. For each question determine if this was a strength or weakness of the theory.You must have a title page and a reference page. The evaluation outline is adapted from the Synthesized Method for Theory Evaluation, McEwen & Wills (2014), p.108. Do not answer with “yes” or “no” responses.

Support your responses with a minimum of 3 (three) references. You may use the course textbook as one of your references, as applicable.

Part II: Theory Analysis

● Are concepts theoretically and operationally defined? Describe.

● Are statements theoretically and operationally defined? Describe.

● Is there a model/diagram? Does the model contribute to clarifying the theory? Explain.

● Are outcomes or consequences stated or predicted?

The news has been full of issues on the border children. Immigration is one issue that is complicated. We are not going to focus on politics or immigration in this assignment – we are going to have you focus just on the human rights issues of the children and youth. Focus on the children, not the adults, not the politicians. Look at what the treaties say children need. This includes physical health, mental healthy, decision making, staying with families, etc. (This is why you need to look at ALL the treaty articles in both the CRC and UDHR).

In this paper, you are to look at the following news articles on border children and then craft a 5 + page paper on whether you think their rights were violated. Make sure to reference the material you are using!!! Base your paper on the treaty articles and on what you learned in the textbook about the sociology of children and their development.

A sample of articles is below, and know that you are welcome to use others, as new ones come out daily and they are coming from different perspectives. Try to keep focused on child rights and wellbeing issues.

http://www.publicseminar.org/2018/06/why-the-u-s-should-ratify-the-convention-on-childrens-rights/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

http://www.latimes.com/science/sciencenow/la-sci-sn-separating-children-psychology-20180620-story.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2018/06/kids-describe-the-fear-of-separation-at-the-border/564227/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

https://www.vox.com/first-person/2018/6/20/17482698/tender-age-family-separation-border-immigrants-children (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-border-families-separation-trump-administration-mexico-children-cages-domestic-abuse-damage-a8405901.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/14/us/family-separation-migrant-children-detention.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/child-immigrants-us-court-border-family-migrant-immigration-trump-latest-melania-a8422101.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Do border children have rights? Should they? On what do you base your opinion?

If you feel they have rights, what rights? Be as specific as possible.

Justify your answer with relating current events to the treaties.

Please select an artwork (a photograph, a painting, a poem, a play, a piece of music, a film – _any_ form of art is allowed) that, in your view, speaks loudly and clearly about the way you imagine/understand wars and how you contemplate the link between art and war. Conduct research about the artist, situate the artwork in the overall opus/body of work of that artist, and explain the connection of the work to the class and the materials you have viewed/read in this course. You must use at least 3 readings from the course in your analysis, but there is no upper limit if you find the readings from the syllabus important and relevant for your essay.

The essays should be between 2000 and 2500 words (8-10 pages, double spaced).

Please cite all your sources very carefully and include a bibliography. The citation format is not important, as long as it is consistent throughout the text.

 

Assessment Criteria

Organization – Quality of the lead – Clarity, brevity and accuracy – Grammar, capitalization, spelling and punctuation – Appropriate attribution of quotation.

 

The Purpose of the Task

As a future professional in the field of communications, it is important that you understand and can apply the fundamental elements of writing a short news story. This assignment gives you the opportunity to practice and demonstrate that you have these skills. Length: 200 words.

 

Task 

Write a News Story for The National. 

Using the Story Facts below you are required to write a News Story structured and organized appropriately with a headline, byline, dateline, strong lead paragraph, and a quotation.

 

As you draft you must consider the following:

• Organize according to the Inverted Pyramid
• Consider the 5Ws and H for your lead paragraph; use specific day of the week
• Check accuracy, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; use AP style
• Use simple language and keep sentences short—no unnecessary words;
• Proofread your work before submission.

 

The Assignment:

Story Facts

• A robbery took place today at the Holiday Inn in Abu Dhabi.
• Hotel is located on Dhafeer Street at Airport Road.
• Shahid Khan was robbed just outside his hotel room. Khan is 42.
• Robbery took place around 9:15 a.m.
• Robber threatened Khan with a knife. Robber was wearing a ski mask. Robber took an undetermined amount of  money and fled on foot toward Airport Road.

 

Additional information: Khan came to Abu Dhabi from Dubai, where he lives, to visit Ahmed Khan, an engineering student at HCT, who is Khan’s son. Shahid Khan was taking his luggage into his room when a person approached him. Khan described the robber as a male wearing jeans, green T-shirt and blue denim jacket. Robber has not been caught or identified. Source: Abu Dhabi Police Department report.

Khan said (quote):  “All I know is that it was a knife, and I wasn’t going to ask any questions.”

http://www.beavertoncivictheatre.org/school-house-rock-live.html

http://www.beavertoncivictheatre.org/

– Link to the play and a recording of the play. Pick either one

(1200 words/4 typewritten pgs/double-spaced)

You must attend a live children’s performance between 8/20/18 and 10/21/18. The show must be geared for a children’s audience (infancy to 18 yrs. old). Children do not have to be in the cast, but children should be the target audience.

Write a title for your paper that reflects the overall point you make in the paper. Identify the title of the production and the name of the theatre or company presenting it in your first line or paragraph. For this course, write titles either with all caps or underlined. When referring to an actor, use that person’s name.

GENERAL
Use SPECIFIC examples from the performance. Refer to the events of the production to MAKE SPECIFIC POINTS.

DO NOT give LONG descriptions of visual elements in the performance. Use description ONLY BRIEFLY to help make your specific points.

Try to let your opinion show through in the points you choose to discuss. Do not state any appreciation or scorn (especially by saying you did or did not “like” something). Always say why you appreciated the use that was made of specific elements of production (e.g., sets, lights, costume, makeup, props, sound, movement, acting, direction). NO PLOT summaries, descriptions, play by plays, NO FILLER……

This paper is somewhat like a “book report.” You MUST CONVINCE the reader that you actually SAW the performance, so it is best to focus on one or two specific elements in each of the categories. In addition, balance your description of elements with evaluative comments on what each element meant for the overall production.

Write one paragraph or so about the elements of the production, using some of the following categories:

Overall evaluation and introduction to the paper.
Message & concept: What did the performance say to the audience?
How might this performance lead to social change? Does this production reflect issues in society today?
4. What production elements and values connected the acting, design and message?
5. Acting and Movement: projection, tone, dialect, pace, variety, posture, gesture, ensemble, believability, style, period and honesty.
6. Discuss two characters. Which of the actors or dancers did you most appreciate? Why? Base your analysis on an evaluation of how well the performers projected their characters, their vocal qualities, their physical dexterity, etc.
7. Directing: casting, blocking, composition, unity of elements, style and period, unity of purpose and message.
8. Set: environment. Did it serve the world of the play ? What particular design choices were made to create believability and suspension of disbelief ?
9. Costumes: appropriateness, believability & construction.
10. Lights: (similar to set)
11. Sound & Music: (similar to set)
12. Effects: (similar to set)
13. Theatre & stage: What type of stage architecture or arrangement was used? How well did the performers take advantage of it?
14. Audience & house: How did everyone else seem to respond, and how did it affect you? Distractions?

A review with too much description, appreciation, and/or plot narration will be GRADED LOWER. A review that expresses analysis or insight will be GRADED HIGHER.

The best review does more than simply report the facts of the performance. It explains what information or NEW understanding you gained from the production, and provides YOUR OWN PERSONAL ANALYSIS and RESPONSE to the overall performance. For example: What do you suppose the director and choreographers wanted to say with this production? Do you think the production did that purpose justice? Or did the production fail to make the purpose clear? What has led you to this conclusion?

Organize your review around a SPECIFIC, ORIGINAL THESIS. A meaning or message suggested by the performance usually works best. Be sure to explain your thesis carefully and DEFINE YOUR CONTENT EARLY in the review. Your introduction will usually take one paragraph, and it need not be long. Thesis statement

In your next three to five paragraphs, DEVELOP your argument and SUPPORT your thesis with EVIDENCE or EXAMPLES. Each paragraph should make its own point about the thesis, and should contain several examples of production elements. Each element should be a specific example from the production.

Explain your reasoning at each step. How do the elements help to make the point, and how do they relate to your overall argument or thesis? Make sure that your reader can understand HOW you reached your conclusions.

PROOFREAD your work. Grammar, spelling, punctuation and sentence structure will affect the grade that your paper will earn as much as the content of the paper.

This project centres on assessing the economic performance of your assigned country over the last 10 years. To assess your country’s performance, you must present and interpret data on appropriate macroeconomic measures and comment on their evolution within the last decade.
Requirements:
Your report should be typed and between 2-3 pages long (not including data, graphs or references). Your report must include each of the following:
1. Country background: Providing some context to your report by giving an overview of your country’s: (i) main characteristics (e.g. geography, population size, natural resources, etc.); (ii) major economic and/or social events in the last decade; (iii) current economic and/or social challenges.
2. Assessment of Economic Performance: Assessing the extent to which your assigned country is achieving the 3 main macroeconomic goals of: (i) Promoting economic growth; (ii) Limiting Unemployment; (iii) Keeping Prices Low and Stable. You must support your assessment by presenting and interpreting data on at least 2 appropriate macroeconomic measures for each goal and at least one graph or data table on each measure.
3. References: Including references for all sources used (including in-text citation and a reference list at the end of the report). In total, you should include a minimum of five sources. Please see the below link for referencing conventions: http://www.citethisforme.com/harvard-referencing Potential Data Sources:
• World Bank, World Development Indicators (WDI): https://data.worldbank.org/products/wdi
• International Monetary Fund (IMF), International Financial Statistics (IFS) Database:
http://data.imf.org/?sk=4C514D48-B6BA-49ED-8AB9-52B0C1A0179B
• International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Economic Outlook (WEO) Database: https://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/weo/2018/01/weodata/index.aspx
• International Labour Organization (ILO), Statistics & Databases:
https://www.ilo.org/global/statistics-and-databases/lang–en/index.htm
• United Nations (UN) Data: http://data.un.org/
• Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), World Factbook: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
• Academic journals, newspaper articles, etc.
• Any other reputable data sources (P.S. Wikipedia does not count, unless the original citation is used)

1. Introduction
In this section, introduce the purpose of your research project, the main research question of interest and the country you will be examining.
2. Country Background
In this section, set the context of your report by giving an overview of your country’s: (i) main characteristics (e.g. level of development, geography, population size, natural resources, main trading partners, etc.); (ii) major economic and/or social events in the last decade; (iii) current economic and/or social challenges.
3. Economic Performance
In this section, assess the extent to which your assigned country has been achieving the 3 main macroeconomic goals of: (i) Promoting economic growth; (ii) Limiting Unemployment; (iii) Keeping Prices Low and Stable during the last decade. You must support your assessment by presenting and interpreting data on at least 2 appropriate macroeconomic measures for each goal and at least one graph or data table on each measure.
In your assessment of each measure, you may: (i) provide a definition of each measure; (ii) compare the level of each measure at the beginning and the end of the period of interest; (iii) find the average annual percentage growth during the period of interest; (iv) track the evolution of each measure over time and identify an overall trend (i.e. increasing vs. decreasing); (iv) interpret the meaning of each measure (i.e. What does it mean if a certain measure is decreasing/increasing over time?); (v) try digging a little deeper into the drivers of these trend (i.e. Are there any major economic and/or social events occurring in the country that may explain this increase/decrease?).
3.1. Economic Growth
Assess the evolution of different measures of economic growth over the last 10 years (i.e. Real GDP, Nominal GDP, GDP per capita over time and in terms of annual percentage growth).
3.2. Inflation
Assess the evolution of different measures of the price level over the last 10 years (i.e. GDP deflator, CPI, inflation rate).

3.3. Unemployment
Assess different measures of the labour force over the last 10 years (i.e. labour force participation rate, unemployment rate for different groups: males, females, youths).
3.4. Other Indicators
Assess other measures of economic progress over the last 10 years (i.e. Human Development Index (HDI), Happiness, Poverty Levels, Equality, Environment, Health, Education, etc.).
4. Conclusions
In this section, conclude your report by restating the main research question of your study, summarizing the main findings and giving your overall judgement on your assigned country’s economic performance.
References
At the end of your report, remember to cite all sources used according to this format:
Mankiw, N. (2009). Principles of economics (5th ed.). Mason, OH: Thomson South-Western

Mahaley’s Story: An Ecological and Family System Perspective

Access the following to complete this Assessment:

Laureate Education (Producer). (2014). Mahaley’s Childhood Web [Multimedia file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.
Mahaley Mahe: New Student Overview
Note: While the names and interviews in the video are authentic, the information in the document and the scenario in Part II of this Performance Task are completely fictionalized. The scenario was created to assess important Learning Objectives within this Competency, but bear no reflection on Mahaley’s real life or the Mahe family.
The Bowen Center for the Study of the Family. (2014). Theory: Eight concepts. Retrieved from here.
Based on information from the video, Mahaley’s Childhood Web, and the “Mahaley Mahe: New Student Overview” document, write a 3- to 5-page response that addresses the following:

Describe Mahaley’s microsystem, mesosystem, exosystem, macrosystem, and chronosystem. Explain how at least three of these systems influence Mahaley’s healthy development and learning.
Choose at least one concept from family systems theory, and explain how Mahaley’s story relates to that concept. Then, explain why understanding the concepts of the family systems theory can help support positive outcomes for Mahaley and her family.
Using the ideas from the family systems theory and ecological systems theory, explain how the changes described in the “Mahaley Mahe: New Student Overview” document might impact Mahaley’s healthy development and learning.
Explain the importance of respecting Mahaley’s family culture in this new environment in order to support her healthy development and learning.

Overview:
Student will develop a research paper on a particular architect from the time period between
Prehistory and pre 18th Century (pre 1700s). Students will be expected to research their architect
of choice and discuss topics such as: cultural, socio-economic, and time period influence, a clear
understanding of their work and the impact of that work within the time period it was created and
its continued influence today. Papers will be graded on their understanding of architects work and
influences. A MLA format bibliography and documented quotes and figures is required to show
scholarly sources. Figure (pictures) documentation will be added at end of the paper and proper
reference numbering should be used. The picture pages will not count towards the papers required
length.

Deliverables:
 3-4 page, 1.5 spaced, 10 pt font, Arial
 1” x 1” Margins
 Figure Section
o Major works
o Figures to help explain research
 MLA format Bibliography

Submission:
Word Document format (.docx) uploaded to Canvas under the Assignments Tab
File Naming:
LastName_FirstName_ArchitectResearchPaper_F18.docx
Grade Breakdown:
 Paper: 75%
o Clarity of research: 50%
o Criteria of paper met: 25%
 Figures: 15%
o Reference paper with pictures using proper numbering system
 Bibliography: 10%
 Total: 100%