Paper #1
For your play paper, you will submit a typed, titled, page numbered, double-spaced essay answering a student created and answered hypothesis, with a demonstrable thesis, by the due date (see below). If you are having trouble with your topic, send me an email. Please include a works cited page including all sources, both primary and secondary, you cite from in MLA format. There is no need to include a cover page.

Your paper may only cover one (1) work of literature we have read for class. Significant points will be taken off for failing to follow this directive.

We have read so far include…
Death of a Salesman
Fences
A Doll’s House

The paper will have an introductory paragraph with a thesis, body of essay, and conclusion. This should be 1,000-1,250 words NOT including the works cited. Your paper will be written according to MLA 8 documentation. Please include your works cited page in the same document, partitioned from the conclusion of your paper with a page break.

For this paper, I am requiring at least two secondary sources. At least one of these sources need to be directly related to the works of literature you are close reading. All papers must have at least three quotes from the primary source and at least two from secondary sources. Your discussions of these quotes must exceed the quote in length.

Your secondary sources should come from the library databases. Useful ones for this course include…
Academic Search Premier
Artemis
Contemporary Authors
Google Books
Google Scholar
JSTOR
Literary Reference Center
Literature Resource Center

Please do not have more than one paragraph of summary. I have read these works too.

CATEGORY
Proficient
Meets Expectations
Questionable
Unsatisfactory
Thesis & Introduction
20 Points: The intro provides effective background and context for the argument. The paper contains a persuasive thesis including a clear claim, as well as a succinct account of the main reasons supporting the claim. Thesis effectively demonstrates strong critical thinking and reasoning and accurately forecasts the organization of the paper.
15 Points: The intro provides background info but needs a clearer, more specific context for the argument. The paper contains a thesis but either the or reasons supporting the claim are not clear and/or it does not accurately forecast the organization of the paper—Or —There is a clear thesis but it doesn’t answer the question accurately, although it does contain clear reasons supporting the claim.
9 Points: The paper contains a thesis, but no supporting reasons and/or the claim is vague or unclear. The intro does not provide a clear context or effective background information to set up the argument.
3 Points: The paper contains a thesis statement that does not answer the assigned question OR does not contain a thesis.
Evidence & Research
20 Points: All evidence is accurate, is incorporated into the text smoothly and coherently, and accurately relates to the specific points being developed. The writer provides a complete and detailed description of the subject matter. Evidence fulfills the ethical criteria outlined in class. Argument is clearly grounded in ethical researched support.
15 Points: Most evidence from the authors relates to the specific points being developed, is accurate and clearly incorporated into the text, although some parts are vague or used ineffectively. Most evidence meets expectations from the assignment sheet. Some research is ineffective.
9 Points: Some evidence from the authors does not relate to the specific point being developed. Some explanations are not significant or evidence is not clearly analyzed. The evidence does not fully meet expectations from the assignment sheet. Research is questionable.
3 Points: Most evidence from the authors is inaccurate, misunderstood, or used ineffectively. Little to no researched support.
Reasoning & Analysis
25 Points: The points the author uses to support the thesis statement clearly respond to and align with the thesis. The writer uses complex reasoning and raises interesting and debatable topics to engage the reader. Evidence is clearly explained in relation to the thesis and larger context of the argument. The writer effectively addresses opposing points and response.
18 Points: Many points the author uses to support the thesis statement clearly respond to and align with the topic and thesis. Many points demonstrate complex reasoning and raise interesting and debatable topics. The writer introduces opposing points, but perhaps needs a stronger response. Evidence isn’t always explained clearly in relation to the thesis.
9 Points: While the overall interpretation is sound, some specific sub-points are illogical, either because some evidence contradicts or is unrelated to the point it is designed to support, or points in one part of the argument undermine points made elsewhere.
3 Points: Both the overall argument and specific sub-points are poorly reasoned; and/or points in one part of the argument undermine points made elsewhere. Opposing points not addressed.
Organization
15 Points: Paper moves logically and strategically through its main points to achieve its purpose, following the forecast made in the thesis. Topic sentences clearly forecast body paragraphs and a variety of thoughtful transitions are used clearly showing how ideas are connected on a paper and paragraph level.
10 Points: Paper sometimes goes off course, but eventually comes back to the thesis that structures the argument, or some paragraphs need to be moved to better align with surrounding paragraphs. Smoother transitions between ideas are needed in some areas.
5 Points: Paper often goes off course. Topic sentences don’t clearly forecast body paragraphs. Ideas within paragraphs are not unified around one main reason from the thesis and ideas aren’t connected clearly.
2 Points: Paper organization does not match the presentation of concepts in the thesis, or is scattered and/or illogical.
Mechanics & Grammar
10 Points: Writing Is Almost Completely Free Of All Major Errors.
7.5 Points: There are one or two errors per page.
5 Points: There are more than 2-3 errors per page.
0 Points: Significant errors interrupt coherence.
Documentation
10 Points: MLA or APA format is used correctly both for in-text citations and the works cited page.
7.5 Points: MLA or APA formatting contains a few errors either on in-text citations OR the works cited page.
5 Points: There are many errors in both the in-text citations AND works cited.
0 Points: No citation format is followed.
Assignment Logistics
Points will be deducted from the final grade if the essay does not follow all directions from assignment sheet, contain the proper number of sources, meet the minimum word count requirements, and if it is not submitted on time with appropriate required materials.

About the Assignment;

Write an objective summary of Deborah Tannen’s article “Who Does the Talking Here?” Include appropriate parenthetical (internal or in-text) citations. Use paragraph numbers since the article does not have pagination. EX: (par. 1) Use literary present tense in the summary. A work-cited page is required.

Requirements:

Begin with a signal phrase that includes the author’s name and the title of the essay. NOTE: After you use the author’s full name in the first sentence, refer to the author elsewhere in your summary by his/her last name (e.g., first reference to author: Deborah Tannen, subsequent references: Tannen).
State the author’s thesis in 1—2 sentences. If the thesis is complex, it may be easier to state it in 2 sentences rather than trying to cram everything into 1. *NOTE: If you have difficulty with this part, you might review the How to SummarizePreview the document link.
After the thesis, include brief (two-three sentences) summaries for each section of the essay. Do use individual paragraphs for EACH major section.
Avoid repetition and do NOT include minor points.
Focus on the facts—do NOT include your opinion.
Use parenthetical (aka internal or in-text) citations to document all direct quotes and borrowed ideas. Also, include a parenthetical citation at the end of EACH paragraph since you are simply summarizing the original document. This means it’s all borrowed information even though it’s in your words. Use paragraph numbers for all in-text citations.
Do NOT rely on direct quotes; summaries should be mostly in your words. That said, do not use more than three (3) direct quotes.
Include a properly formatted Work Cited page. Use the model for an online newspaper article–#25 on p. 151 in Perspectives. Please include the date of access at the end of the citation.
Include transitional words (in addition, however, on the other hand, similarly, etc.) to move from one point to another. Check out Virtual Salt (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. for a great list of transitional words/phrases.
Proofread carefully and spell-check.
Give your paper a title according to the assignment. EX: Summary: “Who Does the Talking Here?”
Reminder: Do NOT include:

1st person (I) or 2nd person (you) pronouns; the summary must be written in 3rd person only (he, she, they, Tannen, people, men, women)
your opinion or comments; summaries only focus on the original content of the essay, NOT the summarizer’s viewpoint or opinion. You are merely “reporting” what the author discussed.

Perception is a universal, yet individual, process. Each person experiences and interprets the world differently from others (Adler, Rodman, & Pré, 2015).

Think of perception like wearing a particular pair of “glasses.” Your “glasses” are made up of your core values and beliefs, life experiences, past communications, and similar experiences. You see the world through your very specific pair of “glasses” – no one else can see the world exactly as you do. It is impossible. Sometimes we try to get others to put on our “glasses” so they can see the world the way we do; sometimes we even tell other’s that their “glasses” – the way they view the world is “wrong” and our way is “right.” It comes down to each person having a very different pair of “glasses.”

Clarifying your perceptions, aligning these with others, and noting perceptual differences are important for effective communication.

References
Adler, R. B., Rodman, G., & Pré, A. D. (2015). Essential communication. New York: Oxford University Press.

Formatting

For this 1 page assignment, please use the reflection format, which is Times New Roman, 12 point, double-spaced.

At the top left of the page, please provide the following information:

First and Last Name
Professor Voso
CMST 101
Date
Instructions

Pick a communication situation that is causing you confusion in your life that your are willing to share in this reflection. This assignment requires that you describe the situation, then go through the process of perception checking.

1. Describe the situation.
2. Describe behavior you have observed.
3. What about your life experiences or past experiences is influencing your current perception of this situation? Be sure to use the terminology from Chapter 2 in your analysis!
4. Provide at least two other possible interpretations of the behavior that are different than the current way your are perceiving the situation.
5. Write out a script (word-for-word) you could use with this person to checking your perception. Be sure to use the terminology from Chapter 2 in your analysis!
As always, the level of your disclosure is up to you. These documents will not be shared, but rather will be used to assess your mastery of the concept and its applicability to your life.

Complete an analysis of the key internal factors that have implications for successful implementation of Prince George’s County Public Schools in Maryland strategy and goals/objectives. The title page, reference list, and any appendices are not included in this suggested word count. You do not need to include an abstract.
Your paper should address these topics:
1. Given the company’s Vision, Mission and Objectives (VMO), identify the company’s core competencies and assess which ones are rare, costly, or not easily imitated. Discuss how they are related to and critical to the VMO execution.
2. Present a summary of your organization’s strengths and weaknesses. Submit the SWOT format in Table form and add in some narrative to discuss the strengths and weaknesses in more detail. Explain in your discussion (not in the table) why you selected them and how they relate to the VMO and organization strategy

In this assignment, you will gain insight into the methods economists use to study economic behavior and the economy. You will also examine production possibilities, the concepts of
opportunity costs and increasing opportunity costs, and marginal cost and marginal benefit—all vital skills for the global business
leader.
Requirements
This assignment has three parts. Be sure you have completed all
three parts before submitting.
Part I
Below is a production possibilities table for consumer goods
(butter) and capital goods (guns).
Production Possibilities
Type of Production Production Alternative A Production
Alternative B Production Alternative C Production Alternative D
Production Alternative E Production Alternative F Production
Alternative G
Butter 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Guns 14 13 11 9 7 4 0
Graph the data provided in the table using Excel:
Type your data into an Excel spreadsheet.
With your mouse, highlight the data only.
Go to “insert.” Click on “scatter.”
Click on “smooth lines chart.”
Select the line chart. Plot data drawing line.
Based on the graph you created, complete the following:
Analyze the graphed data to develop assumptions, referencing
the possibility curve.
Identify the specific assumptions that underlie the production
possibilities curve.
Determine the cost of more butter, if the economy is at point C.
What would be the cost of producing more guns? How does the
shape of the production possibilities curve reflect the law of
increasing opportunity costs?
Suppose this hypothetical economy were producing only 1 item
of butter and 10 guns, and this was depicted by this production
possibilities table and curve. What conclusions could you draw
about this economy’s resource utilization?
Determine whether this economy is able to produce outside its
current production possibilities. How might technological
changes affect the production possibilities curve? How can
international trade allow consumption above its production
possibilities curve?
Part II
Analyze the concept of opportunity cost.
Explain what is meant by opportunity cost.
Explain how opportunity cost relates to the definition of
economics.
Determine if allocating advertising expenditures to boost sales or
investing in a new plant and equipment would entail the greater
opportunity cost. Explain and support your response.
Part III
Apply the concept of marginal cost and marginal benefit to real-
world decisions.
Provide two examples of recent decisions you made in which
you, either explicitly or implicitly, weighed marginal cost and
marginal benefit.
Additional Requirements
Include a title page and reference page.
Include 3–4 pages, not counting title page and reference page.
Use at least two scholarly or professional resources.
Use APA format for citations and references.
Set your assignment in Times New Roman, 12 pt., double
spaced.
INTRODUCTION
This unit introduces the core concepts of economics. The term comes from the ancient Greek words oikos, which means house, and nomos, which means custom or law. The term means, basically, household management. However, it has taken on a much broader connotation in the last few centuries. Today it means the study of households, consumers, businesses, and even nations. In its broadest sense, economics is the study of how to fill unlimited wants with limited resources.

You will examine the two most modern forms of economic activity—the free market and the command economy—and the advantages and disadvantages of each. You will learn how scarce business and household resources are allocated and how consumers decide what to consume, how much to consume now, and how much to consume later. You will also explore the basic forces of demand and supply, how equilibrium (where demand equals supply) is reached, and what forces will change equilibrium.

OBJECTIVES
To successfully complete this learning unit, you will be expected to:

Examine the concepts of demand and supply.
Develop better understanding of how economic decisions affect the market system.
Explain the conflict that exists between social equality and a free-market system.

Course Assignment: Critical Review of Twitter as a “Digital Tool”

Description: Widespread use of technology, including smart devices, social media and other Web 2.0 applications, changes the way we make decisions, communicate, and interact with colleagues, instructors, peers, and others. Technology, as it evolves and becomes ubiquitous across society, continues to contribute to or amplify existing social and legal issues that demand critical examination and reflection.
Required readings: Textbook (see Mediafire link to download) and see links of information below.

Instructions:
Write a 2 page critical review essay about Twitter used as a digital tool for the purpose and effectiveness of communicating, collaborating, professional development, networking, and informing interested readers and followers. Cited any used social media articles.
Use the example of the #ME TOO Movement to support survivors of sexual assault: https://twitter.com/metoomvmt?lang=en

Here are some additional links of information:
https://arxiv.org/abs/1803.08022; https://twitter.com/metoomvmt?lang=en; https://metoomvmt.org/; http://time.com/collection-post/5217577/tarana-burke/

Consider answering the following in the essay:
1. What is the purpose (or goals) of the site?
2. Who is the target audience for the site?
3. How many “followers” or users does the site have (or claim to have)?
4. What is the host or moderator’s credentials and how do these credentials support their academic or professional expertise? Note: The founder’s name is Tawana Burke;
5. How active are responders/posters?
6. How accurate is the information communicated by the site?

What About the American Dream ?
• paper must be 1200+ words; NO OUTSIDE Sources or WORKS CITED, only your Own words TOTAL 4 Quotations, 2 from each assigned reading you choose.
• Each of the selections we’ve read so far has addressed some aspect of “The American Dream “ Choose Two articles from the required readings assigned below and write a detailed discussion of how the idea of the American Dream is filled with contradictions in reality. Be sure to compare the two articles in a way that supports your thesis. You will not use outside sources in this paper. Be sure your essay focuses on two of the assigned articles in a focused discussion. Papers that do not follow these requirements will receive a D grade with no chance to revise.

• choose Two articles below
1) Read the speech by Barack Obama, “A More Perfect union”
2) “Winning the Future : improving Education for the Latinos Community”
3) Anzia Yezierska, “The Lost Beautifulness”
4) Excerpt from Frederick Douglass, A Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

Macroeconomic analysis deals with the crucial issue of government involvement in the operation of “free market economy.” The Keynesian model suggests that it is the responsibility of the government to help to stabilize the economy. Stabilization policies (demand-side and supply-side policies) are undertaken by the federal government to counteract business cycle fluctuations and prevent high rates of unemployment and inflation. Demand side policies are government attempts to alter aggregate demand (AD) through using fiscal (cutting taxes and increasing government spending) or monetary policy (reducing interest rates). To shift the AD to the right, the government has to increase the government spending (the G-component of AD) causing consumer expenditures (the C-component of AD) to increase. Alternatively the Federal Reserve could cut interest rates reducing the cost of borrowing thereby encouraging consumer spending and investment borrowing. Both policies will lead to an increase in AD.

Develop an essay discussing the fiscal and the monetary policies adopted and implemented by the federal during the Great Recession and their impacts on the U.S. economy.Complete this essay in a Microsoft Word document, and in APA format. Note your submission will automatically be submitted through “TurnItIn” for plagiarism review. Please note that a minimum of 700 words for your essay is required.

Your paper should be structured as follows

1. Cover page with a running head
2. Introduction: What is the economic meaning of a recession?
· A brief discussion of fiscal policies
· A brief discussion of monetary policies
3. Conclusions: Discuss the extent to which the use of demand side policies (fiscal policy and monetary policy) during the Great Recession of 2008 has been successful in restoring economic growth and reducing unemployment
4. References

Purpose:
The goal of this exercise is to observe a ‘cultural scene’ as an anthropologist would (i.e. based on everything you have learned in the course to-date). The student will analyze their observations in terms of themes from the subfield of cultural anthropology such as how it helps frame our societies (family, lifestyle, lineage, language and communication) and, in some ways, its evolution.

Description:
Culture as we have discussed in our readings is an incredible advantage that has allowed humans to enter almost every niche in nature. The development and maintenance of culture is what sets humans apart from other species. Culture varies by time and location. For this assignment, students will be observing a particular setting for 25 minutes, writing up your observations, and then analyzing them. Listen to APUS anthropologist Donna Rosh give you some pointers for people-watching as an anthropologist (or read the script). Watch APUS anthropologist Jennifer Cramer give you some pointers about studying behavior in primates, tips which also work for studying human behavior.

Directions for 4-6 page Assignment:

Choose a time and location for where/when you are going to conduct your observations of an ethnographic scene (mall, public transportation, coffee shop, etc.).
Go to the specified location and proceed with your observations. Find a place to sit quietly and to simply watch what is going on. Do not talk to or interview people during this time.
Take notes (handwritten recommended). Include details about the scene itself (time of day, lighting, furniture, plants, sounds, temperature, smell, vibe/energy, etc), details about the people around you (their characteristics, their behavior).
When your 25 minutes are finished, leave the scene. In a quiet place, fill out your notes. At this time, you should start to think about concepts that you’ve learned in class that fit with your observations. This step is critical.
Write a 4-6 page reaction paper about your observations Your paper should:
Define and discuss culture using our course materials
Include a ‘thick description’ of the location with clear detail of your observations
Analyze your observations, identifying four anthropological concepts that fit your observations. Define the concept and analyze how it fits your observations.
Include your field notes at the end
What is an anthropological concept? Anthropological concepts are anthropological terms and ideas. Examples of some that we’ve studied include: ethnocentrism, ethnicity, reciprocity, kinship, language and communication. You should not use this exact list of four concepts and expect them to fit your observation scene. You may, of course, use others – depending on what concepts are relevant to your observation. We also have two examples to share with you from APUS anthropologists- one from Jennifer Cramer’s fieldwork in The Gambia and one from James Turner’s fieldwork in Mexico.

One common misstep is to apply the four subfields of anthropology or to apply the four parts of the definition of culture.

Conclude with a discussion of and reflection on your experience of the situation. For example you might write how you felt when you started to detect a pattern in characteristics and/or behavior.

Content Requirements

Mental Snapshots

Authors Lewis and Lewis (2014) write, “Whatever the type of art in question, the first step in learning to appreciate art is simply learning to look. Often we think of looking as a passive act, as in watching TV or clicking through pictures on a webpage. But studying the visual arts requires more than empty viewing; seeing can be active rather than passive. Artists often say that someone can really ‘see’ as if most people cannot” (p. 4).

Block one hour of time this week to “learn to look” at your world like an artist. Take a walk. Sit on a bench. Stand in your yard. Observe. Take mental snapshots. Then, write a 1-2 page essay (see rubric) of this experience of “looking” with your “artist eye(s).” Be specific with your descriptions and observations. Create a visual feast with your words.

Format Requirements

Document Type

MS Word

Paper Size

8.5 X 11″

Length

1-2 pages

Margins

1″

Font

Times or Times New Roman, 12 pt.

Line Spacing

Double. No extra double space between paragraphs please.

In-text Citations & Reference List Style

APA

File Naming Convention

LastNameFirstNameWeek1Apply
Example: DoeJohnWeek1Apply

Submission
After preparing your assignment in Microsoft Word, you will submit it, as an attachment below. When you are ready, scroll down to access the +File attachment area.
Upload the file first, then write something in the input box, such as “Please see attached.” Then, you will see the ORANGE save button appear. Click the button to submit your assignment.

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