Assignment #2 – Do the readings for this section and rent “Roger and Me”, a documentary film by Michael Moore. Watch it and answer the following questions with in-depth paragraphs.
1. What are the differences between work in the post WW II industrial period (exemplified by the automobile worker) and post-industrial work (the jobs that contemporary workers are getting). Describe at least three characteristics of these new kinds of work, and show how they differ from industrial work. Support your description with clear examples from the film.
2. Discuss two ways that not just work, but the way life is experienced in Flint, Michigan changes with the transition from an industrial to a post industrial city/society in the film. Referring to the two articles on water in Flint, how might the contemporary water crisis in Flint, MI be related to changes in work and the city?

The Short Story
Close Reading Paper
Due 10/14/18
Instructions: In class, we have discussed 1) what a short story is and 2) how it works. The short stories functions
as an artistic and philosophical way to create stories about history, culture, and values/beliefs. The reason the
short story is unique is because of the ways in which the short story can reinvent and challenge old traditions in
regards to “beauty” in literary form. The short story becomes a means of which to process the human
experience.
We have also discussed various ways in which to analyze the topics and themes found in short stories. We have
discussed Literary Criticism in the forms of: Structuralism, Romanticism, Modernism, New Historicism, and
Post-Colonialism. For your close reading paper, you have the option to use these ideas. As per the instructions
found in the syllabus, you will have the freedom to choose your own text that falls into the genre of short story.
This essay must be 3-4 pages long double-spaced, use MLA citation. The syllabus indicates that the short
story must be chosen from the textbook, if you wish to choose another short story, you must see me to
have it approved. The purpose of this assignment is to familiarize you, through practice, with close reading to
base your interpretation and analysis of a particular text.
You must answer the following questions/directions in your close reading essays:
1) How is the story you chose going with or against the formal rules/beliefs of literature (this is based on
our reading of Aristotle).
2) Identify specific symbols (characters, plot devices, themes, etc…) that are mentioned in the story that are
either being perpetuated or disrupted in the space of the story.
3) Chose a Literary/Critical lens that aligns with the themes in the story and explain why you believe this?

PURPOSE

The primary purpose of this assignment is to allow you to read and analyze two literary short stories/excerpts/chapters, formulate your own creative and insightful opinions on the works, state said opinions in a correctly formatted MLA research paper, and support aforementioned opinions with properly documented sources.

The completion of this assignment will also demonstrate your ability to correctly utilize GALILEO to research and document academic sources as well as your ability to successfully utilize MLA format.

TASK

Requirements:

5 pages minimum excluding Works Cited page
MLA Format (please use attached template)
2 primary sources (the works of fiction)
4 secondary sources (journal article, criticism, essay, etc.) from GALILEO
3 Structural Elements of Fiction must be mentioned (Structural Elements and Literary Terms Folder)
2 Figurative/Connotative Devices must be mentioned (Structural Elements and Literary Terms Folder)
You will write a paper in MLA Format analyzing a MINIMUM of two works from the folder titled “Short Stories/Chapters/Excerpts”.

You must use a minimum of one quote EACH from four (4) secondary sources (full text articles from GAILEO) and two (2) primary sources (the primary sources for this paper are the two works being discussed).

One quote from each source should be presented and properly cited in the paper using in-text citations. Further, each source should be documented on a correctly formatted Works Cited page.

You may come up with his or her own original thesis.

Possible thesis topics could include a comparison/contrast/analysis of two or more works in terms of literary style, theme, characters, settings, author purpose. etc.

Please submit the paper as a Microsoft Word attachment using the provided MLA Template.

CRITERIA

You will be successful in this assignment if you successfully produce an analysis paper that adheres to the above directions while fully demonstrating your ability to form and support opinions on two literary short stories/excerpts/chapters with accompanying and appropriate support.

Please develop and write essay responses the questions below. You must work on your own and neither collaborate nor write with any other student.

First essay:
1. Ancient World: Identify how the cultures of the ancient Western World (for our purposes, Mesopotamia, Greece, and Rome) shaped Western forms of government, society, and religion and explain what impact these contributions had in the development of a “Western Civilization.”

Second essay:
2. Medieval West: Discuss how three institutions shaped life in medieval Europe: the manor, the church, and the village. Use evidence and examples from your textbook, primary sources, and Judith Bennett’s A Medieval Life.

Your essays should have an introduction that helps your reader (me) identify your response to the essay prompts. Think of the introduction as a roadmap—it will tell me exactly what you plan to talk about in your exam. Make sure you have a main thesis statement—one sentence that describes what your essay will argue—for each essay you write (three for this exam).

Each part of your answer should follow in supporting paragraphs. Each of these must have an easily identifiable topic sentence that describes how the paragraph supports your main point. Each paragraph should also provide evidence. Evidence must be drawn from the primary sources listed above. For this exam you must provide primary source evidence in the form of paraphrasing AND direct quotations from some of the primary sources listed on the syllabus. Supporting, or secondary, evidence must come from your textbook and lectures, (and from library resources if you need them) and Bennett’s A Medieval Life. That is how you’ll fill in the chronology and background information.

Every time you use a piece of evidence, either in the form of paraphrasing, summary, or direct quotation, you need to provide me with a citation—a reference that indicates where you got the information, who wrote that information, etc. A guide to proper citations for history papers is available on Moodle. You must use this guide as your write your exam. If you do not cite your sources properly, you will receive no credit for that portion of the exam.

Finally, your essay should have a conclusion. The point of a conclusion is to summarize your main argument. It reminds the reader of what your main point was and how you demonstrated the correctness or viability of your argument. Just as the introduction tells a reader where you’ll be going in the exam, the conclusion should tell the reader where they’ve just been. It can feel repetitive, but it is important for you as a writer to reflect on what you’ve just accomplished, and it is important for the reader to have a nice wrap-up of your argument.

Your essay will also be evaluated on accuracy and organization and style. This means that I’m looking for proofreading. Are all of your statements true? Do you display understanding and command of the information in the texts? Do all of your paragraphs have topic sentences? Do they all provide evidence to your reader? Are all your words spelled correctly? Is the essay written in a formal manner? Did you avoid informalities? Is the essay grammatically correct? Is the punctuation, right? Part of convincing your reader to take you seriously means taking time with spelling, grammar, and style.

Argumentative Essay on Academic Honesty/Plagiarism
Pre-University English
In a well-crafted essay of at 700-800 words, you are to present the central arguments associated with a situation involving an issue of academic dishonesty. You may choose to consider one of the scenarios on pages four and five of the James E. Porter document, which were discussed in class, OR you may select a case described in another source. Your thesis should take a stance based on the scenario.

Your essay must follow proper manuscript rules (MLA style) and include the following:
● properly formatted page layout
● clearly identifiable thesis (please underline it!)
● properly crafted main body paragraphs
● at least one direct reference (quoted)
● at least one indirect reference (paraphrased)
● conclusion
● Works Cited page (wherein you included the source from which you selected the scenario you present, be it the Porter article or another source)

The following sites were also referred to in the classes on academic honesty and plagiarism and will assist you in the writing of this essay:

OWL:https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/675/01/
Plagiarism Tutorial: http://library.acadiau.ca/sites/default/files/library/tutorials/plagiarism/
James E. Porter: plagiarism scenarios – posted on Google Classroom
LCC Student Honour Code
LCC Style Guide: https://www.lcc.ca/uploaded/1_Publications/HighSchool_2013_2014/Styleguide_2013_s4.pdf
The SIRS Common Core Writing Guide: Writing Arguments could be used as a guide to help structure your arguments: http://media2.proquest.com/documents/commoncorestds_sirswa.pdf
You will have some class time to work on your essay (write, edit and revise

Final Project Synthesis: Community Agency, Networking & Intervention

For this assignment, the agencies you presented in the week 3 Community Agency Review assignment, and core points from the Kearney (2001) book, will be used in application to the case scenario noted below. The case scenario is completely fictitious, however, reflects events that occur for which clients seek support services.

Case Scenario:
You are a lay-counselor in your church services program. You are assigned to work with a family. Andrea, an only child, is an 8 year old female, and was medically diagnosed with a sexually transmitted illness just one week ago. From this diagnosis, investigation discovered that she was being sexually abused by her Uncle. It is suspected that this had been occurring since the age of 4, when Andrea’s mother began a full-time job, which necessitated leaving the daughter in the care of the child’s Aunt. The medical personnel who diagnosed the STI appropriately reported the suspected abuse. Andrea was visited and interviewed, in school, by a Child Protective Services worker. Andrea, since disclosure and findings, has become withdrawn, exhibits frequent crying, and has expressed that she hates herself. Having difficulty in coping with findings that their daughter was sexually abused and confused with the process of the investigation, the parents report frequently arguing, blaming themselves and each other, and feeling guilty regarding “letting this happen.” Additionally, they report uncertainty as to how to help Andrea.

• Start your paper with a title page, correctly formatted per current APA. Divide your paper into sections with the following Level One Subject Headings: Kearney Guidelines, Agency Involvement Review, Networking and Collaboration, Ethical Considerations.

Kearney Guidelines (Knowledge of Content):

Present a summary of core points and details presented in the Kearney (2001) text. Identify, define, and discuss the core points. Be sure to present a clear, tight and concise summary that is specifically focused on core points in Kearney’s (2001) text. Include specific key points and details. The summary needs to be dense with core information from the text. Key words include identify, describe, define, and discuss. (Up to three pages)

Agency Involvement Based from Kearney (Application of Core Information):

Apply specific core points from Kearney’s (2001) book to work with the case scenario clients. Construct a plan of how you could guide the case-scenario family through navigating this event. Use core information from the Kearney text. Predict what agencies might be involved in this scenario, and explain why they would be involved. Key words include apply, construct, use core information, predict, discuss. (Approximately two page)

Networking & Collaboration (Synthesis of Information from Kearney (2001) and Community Service Agencies:

Either drawing from the agencies you presented in your Community Agency Review 1 and 2 assignment (week 3), or choosing 2 different Community Service Agencies in your geographical area, discuss the roles of these community agencies, and how their service provision could be helpful to the case scenario family/child. Discuss why you chose these service agencies as appropriate. Present a plan of how you would collaborate with the agencies to provide complete and informed support to the family. Provide information and ideas from the Kearney (2001) text and course materials to validate and support your plan. The Community Review Assignment required the development of a plan of collaboration. Take this to the next level. For this final project, present a plan of collaboration for the benefit of this case scenario client, and validate your plan, or adjust your plan, based from core points in the Kearney text and course materials. Be sure to discuss both agencies in this section. Key words include construct, demonstrate, design a plan. (Two pages).

Ethical Considerations (Knowledge of Ethics):

Identify and discuss 2 -3 Ethical Considerations in this case situation, that you will need to follow as you work with this family system? Key words include identify, and apply. (Up to one page)

Structure:
Be sure to use the template guide provided for this assignment. Also, be sure to provide the APA formatted citations and references for the sources utilized in your document.

Choose just one of the two options below to complete this assignment.

Option A

Identify any historical purpose(s) behind the writing of Luke’s Gospel, Acts of the Apostles, and John’s Gospel. Include a reference to any historical factor mentioned in the recommended sources that may have triggered the writing of Luke’s Gospel, Acts of the Apostles, and John’s Gospel as well as references to statements within those three. Class lesson material can be used in addition to the recommended sources. Include at least one historical factor and at least one reference to each Gospel studied. Restrict your resources to those below as well as any information within the course modules. Be sure to distinguish between paraphrase and direct quotes. Type a 350-750 word paper using MLA formatting. Submit the completed assignment to the appropriate Assignment box by no later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT.

Resources for this paper:

See the ebook via SLU library: The Gospels of Jesus by Stanton (2002), pp. 116-118.

See the link: “The Historical Background to John.”

See the ebook via SLU library: The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Bible and Theology by Carroll and Balentine (2014), Chapter “Luke-Acts.”

See the ebook via SLU library: Luke: A Commentary by Carroll (2012), pp.398-404

See “The Gospel According to John”

Won-Ha Hwang & JG vander Watt. “The Identity of the Recipients of the Fourth Gospel in the Light of the Purpose of the Gospel.” HTS: Theological Studies, v63 n2 (June2007): 683-698.

Option B

Explain how and why Luke may have edited Mark’s Gospel. Use the following two sets of passages to support your claim.

According to course materials (Bible, textbook, digital materials linked below, etc.):

1. How and why would Luke have edited Mark 14:3-9 contrasted with Luke 7:36-50?

2. How and why would Luke have edited Mark 3:31-35 contrasted with Luke 8:19-21?

Be sure to distinguish between paraphrase and direct quotes. Type a 350-750 word paper using MLA formatting. Submit the completed assignment to the appropriate Assignment box by no later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT.

Resources for this paper:

See the ebook via SLU library: The Gospels by Barton and Muddiman (2010), pp. 153-154.

See the ebook via SLU library: The Gospels by Barton and Muddiman (2010), p. 257.

Grading Rubric

Accurate use of English including careful documentation (including ability to paraphrase and use quotations) and good organizational plan. 40 pts
Adequate research. 20 pts
Accurate and complete reflection of material read for assignment. 40 pts

Objective: Students will:
1. understand the complexity of presidential decision-making
2. demonstrate personal and ethical responsibility

Assignment: Wartime Decision
You are the president of a fictional country that is engaged in a war with another country. The country has a weapons factory from which it produces bombs and ammunitions that it is using to fight your country. The factory is located in a populated area.
As the president, you have to decide on a course of action. In no more than three double-spaced pages:
1) List the choices that confront you. (10 points)
2) State the consequences of each choice (20 points)
3) What moral or ethical questions are involved in this matter? (10 points)
4) Find and provide a real-world example of a country that has confronted this dilemma either in the past or present. (10 points)
Please do not include extraneous matters, such as military tactics. Those are not necessary to answer these questions.

COMPANY ANALYSIS – American Eagle Outfitters
Written Component
The written component should be approximately 10 pages in length (not including appendices or
bibliography) double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12 pt font. The written component should
include all of the following:
Note: The point values for each section are noted below and should be used to determine the
relative length across sections.
Company Research (35) – Information about the company including, but not limited to, the
following should be provided:
A. Value-added activities and value chain analysis
B. Customer profile
C. Competitive situation (include competitors, market info, etc.)
D. External Analysis (environmental and economic factors, Five Forces (threat of new
entrants, rivalry among existing firms, threat of substitution, bargaining power of
customers, and bargaining power of suppliers), Market Life-Cycle, pportunities/threats)
E. Internal Analysis (competitive advantage, strengths/weaknesses)
F. Analysis of current financial situation (financial ratios, graphs/charts displaying the
current situation, opinion on the organization’s financial health)
Situation Analysis (10)– Give an in-depth analysis of the strategic issue you believe the
company is facing. What is the issue? How did this situation develop? What response has the
company had so far?
Alternatives (15)– Provide at least three strategic alternatives the company could use to
successfully navigate the situation in question based on the previous sections of the paper and
pros/cons of each. These must impact the entire organization and be mutually exclusive.
Recommendations (10)– Recommend which alternative should be pursued. This should include
reasons based on previous portions of the paper or information from previous courses. Make sure
this section stays consistent with prior sections.
Implementation (15)– Provide a plan for effective implementation of the recommended
alternative. This should include potential obstacles and how to overcome them. What changes
will be required in the organization? What resources will be needed and how will these be
allocated? How will success or failure be measured?
Contingency (5)– How should the company respond to potential issues that could arise or if
conditions change before the recommendations can be implemented? Utilize the process
discussed in class.
At least five outside sources (not including the company websites, or Wikipedia) must be used.
All sources must be appropriately cited in the paper. You should include both in-text
citations and a bibliography at the end of your paper. Please use APA format for your
citations. The paper should be well-organized. All information should flow and not have
obvious distinctions between sections. However, each section should have a heading. These
can follow the outline above and sub-headings should be included. Do not take an entire section
of your paper from a single source. For example, do not just copy a Five Forces analysis from
one source. The paper can be longer than 10 pages if all of the information contributes to the
analysis. However, don’t use space on filler such as definitions; if the terms are applied correctly
to the company being analyzed, definitions are not necessary. Proper grammar, punctuation, etc.
should be used. The paper should have good content, depth of research, viability of alternatives,
use of logical reasons for decision-making, and appropriate use of written language.

This paper continues your in-depth look at your selected disease/condition
Does this disorder affect the structure or functioning of connective tissue or bone cells?
Does it affect any hormones that regulate bone formation or repair?
Does it affect absorption of any materials needed for bone or muscle growth or repair?
Dose the disorder affect structure of skin cells or any of the skin appendages?
Does it affect thermoregulation?
Does the disorder make the person more susceptible to a skin disorder, including infections and cancers?
Does this disorder have any affect on the person’s ability to launch an effective stress response?
Does it result in acute or chronic stress?
Does this disorder affect the structure or functioning of neurons? [consider central and peripheral neurons]
Does it affect neuron action potentials or their ability to conduct impulses? [consider neurotransmitters also]
Does it affect pain or other sensation?
Does it affect the functioning of the neuromuscular junction or the motor unit?
Does it affect the distribution of oxygen and nutrients to the brain cells?
Does it affect cognition? [also consider when the disorder is not well managed]
Does the disorder affect the structure or function of the urinary tract?
Does an alteration in renal functioning affect the disorder?
Does the disorder increase the chance of developing renal caliculi?