Category: English

Please read the whole of Chapter 21 (on subject-verb agreement) in The Bedford Handbook (this is pages 295-307).
The Bedford Handbook is available at: https://sowersohs.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/bedford-handbook-9.pdf – or just put “Bedford Handbook pdf” into Google and click on the first link.

Then type out the whole of Exercise 21-2 (on pages 306-307). You have to type out the paragraph on Loggerhead Sea Turtles and pick the right verb forms. Upload as a file, with the verbs you chose IN BOLD.

you need to read p. 31-55 of Back to School. After you have done the reading, you need to write two paragraphs.
The first paragraph should focus on Maria. Begin by explaining who this person is and why Rose is writing about her. Then discuss IN DETAIL her involvement with non traditional students, providing SPECIFIC EXAMPLES of her commitment. Every time you provide a specific example put the page number in parenthesis WITHOUT PUTTING THE LETTER P. Just put the number like this (33). There will be a letter grade penalty for not following this.
The second paragraph should discuss Rose’s concern with “the revision of the GED exam” (44). Begin your paragrah by explaining what the GED is, why some econonists and policy makers are concerned “whether the GED and other adult programs are worth the money” (47), and what Rose thinks about these concerns (44-53).
Both paragraphs must:
refer to relevant parts of the reading IN DEPTH, with SPECIFIC EXAMPLES
provide the necessary background information when you introduce your references
discuss Rose’s ideas in your own words. Do not quote
double-spaced
be proofread. Penalties for sloppy writing are high.
follow MLA. Do not put p in parenthesis. Just the page number.

My topic is studying the phycological demeaner and actions of individuals weather it be terrorist, terrorist groups, prison inmates, convicts on trial of watching how people to react to discipline let alone handle the outcomes of their actions for years to come. (criminal justice major)
Assignment objective: Create an annotated bibliography of two academically credible sources and a research proposal of at least one full paragraph.
Length: Your overall submission should be at least 300 words.
References: At least two sources are required. Both sources should be academically credible (academic journals, eBooks, periodicals, organizational websites, etc.) and no more than 5 years old. Use APA Style 7th edition standards to format the reference citations for each source.
Details: Part I: Create an annotated bibliography of your two strongest sources: one that is in support of the pro side of your topic and one that is in support of the con side of your topic. Create a reference citation using APA Style and a short annotation or summary for each source. An annotation is a short paragraph that summarizes the source’s main points, purpose, and conclusions. You should also include at least one sentence that indicates how you might use the information from the source within your paper (it’s okay if your use of the source changes throughout the project).
Part II: Write a short research proposal paragraph that explains your chosen research topic, arguments on either side of the controversy, and finally, your tentative thesis statement. The purpose of the research proposal is to help you understand your project, gain direction and feedback on your project, and establish a blueprint for your project.
Begin with a few sentences that offer context (background information) about the topic.
Then, detail the controversy surrounding the issue, and include at least two sentences detailing the arguments on either side of the issue.
Finally, offer your tentative thesis statement, which is your overall argument about the issue. It is normal to hone and strengthen the thesis statement throughout the first few stages of the writing process, so it is okay if your thesis statement is not exactly where you want it to be just yet. The thesis should make a solid argument and offer a justification of the position (tell your reader why the argument is valid, important, or true).

The first essay of the semester will be a combo personal AND critical response to a poem, weaving analytical commentary into a discussion of your personal take on and experience of the work.
Your task for this essay will be two-fold. Primarily, this essay will be a response to the work you’ve selected. Your responses may be personal, coming from a place of individual relationship to or appreciation of the poems. Also, your essay must also discuss and analyze two main aspects of the poem:
The imagery of the poem, both the concrete sensory details and any possible symbolism, allusion, or deeper meaning thereof
The sound of the poem when read, based either in the elevated language (diction, syntax, word choice) or the form/structure of the poem

Read the following article about Build the Life You Want from CNBC: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/20/arthur-c-brooks-the-3-macronutrients-of-happiness.html. Then, revisit the book, in particular pages 9-11, where Brooks writes about the three macronutrients of happiness. In the article, Brooks makes the claim that purpose is the most important of the three. Consider his claim and the questions Brooks poses under the sub-parts to meaning near the end of the article. Then, write a thesis-driven essay in which you argue whether you agree with Brooks. Be sure to cite from any parts of the book, not just pages 9-11. NO AI.

Create a market basket analysis example. Create customer baskets for 10 customers containing no more than 5 items. Post your customer and item lists in the discussion board.
After adding your post, view at least two other posts. From their examples, select a 2-set itemset (pick any two items that appear in their lists) and calculate the support for this itemset. Recall that the support would be the number of times those two items appear together divided by the total number of transactions (10). Report your itemset and it’s support. Indicate if your itemset is frequent based on a minimum support criterion of .60.
Please follow common netiquette rules when writing, reading and responding to discussion board posts. Be polite and courteous, encouraging and respectful. A summary of appropriate netiquette can be found at http://blogs.onlineeducation.touro.edu/15-rules-netiquette-online-discussion-boards/.

PART ONE
Adapt a lesson plan that can demonstrate cultural responsive teaching to a diverse population. Find a generic lesson plan and modify 3 areas within the lesson to be culturally responsive. Areas could include: formative/summative assessments, instructional strategies/procedures, materials, etc.
Cultural Diversity Lesson Plan
PART TWO
Write a reflection to address the following:
1. Why is being culturally responsive important?
2. What specific strategies did the student learn throughout this semester/unit that would be considered culturally responsive on any lesson plan?
3. What impact does cultural responsive teaching/instruction have on all students (whether mainstream or special populations) in the classroom?

All instructions and links will be in the file or explained here.

In instruction 1 it will ask you to choose either “Lawrence Lessig’s TED talk” or Read “Chapter 10 (“Property”) of Lessig’s Free Culture (2002)”. I just provided the link for the youtube video because the chapter 10 I am unable to open.
https://web.law.duke.edu/cspd/comics/digital/
After you watch, listen to, or read Tales from the Public Domain: Bound by Law? and Lawrence Lessig’s lecture or chapter, consider carefully the ideas raised in these materials, and write a cohesive post in which you address them.
Are our current laws which apply to intellectual property appropriate and necessary? Should they be scaled back or done away with? To what degree do alternatives to copyright like Creative Commons solve any problems you perceive with IP laws?
Be sure and refer to the required materials in making your points,
2nd Part of the assignment: Please post this on a separate page. Also you do need to add an image. That will be in the instructions for the 2nd part. you can ignore that.

“The Information Ecosystem,” by Knute O. Berger and update it for the contemporary/ present moment. Where Berger discusses the rise of cable, telephones, and computers, you may focus on streaming, smartphones, and the Internet. Essentially, you should describe the current information ecosystem to include how information is created and shared as well as how information is consumed.
Assignment
Essays may discuss any/ all of the following:
How the integrity of information changes when everyone has the ability to create and distribute that information
What new and emerging technologies are playing or will play an essential role in information creation and consumption in the future
How the information ecosystem today is better than it was in the past
Dangers or pitfalls of the contemporary/ current information ecosystem
Anything else you find interesting/ relevant
Sample Organizational Model
Introduction: Your introduction may summarize the original article by Berger. What was the information ecosystem like in 1989? How did Berger feel about it? What were his concerns? Include a specific thesis that summarizes how you believe the information ecosystem has changed in the decades since.
Body Section 1: Describe the benefits of contemporary information ecosystem. Cite specific examples of new media and traditional media that illustrate your points.
Body Section 2: Describe the potential pitfalls of the contemporary information ecosystem. Cite specific examples of new media and traditional media that illustrate your points.
Body Section 3: Discuss what you think the future might look like with regard to information creation and distribution. What is happening now that might set up the next radical change?
Conclusion: Return again to the 1989 article and draw connections between the current/ future information ecosystem and what Berger saw happening in the late 80s.
Works Cited: A page that lists all sources you’ve used in your writing, including “The Information Ecosystem” and any other resources.
Source Requirements
A minimum of two secondary sources that speak to the current information ecosystem that you locate through your own research process, cited in MLA style
“The Information Ecosystem” article from Module 1
Grading Criteria
Your essay should be
a formal, academic argument
presented in MLA style (including a sources list)
700-850 words
Your essay may include
visual components if they contribute to the written content in a significant way
more than three sources if necessary/ the content dictates as such
Readings
“The Information Ecosystem” by Knute O. Berger (opens in new window): The framing text of the course
Library Resources (opens in new window): An overview of FTCC library resources, included tutorials on important tools like NCLive and Opposing Viewpoints.
Resources
“Thesis Statements” from UNC (opens in new window): An instructional text that looks at drafting strong thesis statements
“Introductions and Conclusions” from the University of Arizona Global Campus (opens in a new window): pay close attention especially to the academic introductions and conclusions sections of this reading
“The Anatomy of a Paragraph” by Zachary Schrag (opens in a new window): an overview of the different types of sentences that make up a paragraph
“Citing Sources” from Sacred Heart University (opens in a new window): an overview of citation to include rationale and execution

Thesis: Obesity in young children affects development through increasing risk of chronic disease,impairing performances in academic skills, and interfering with self esteem fueling mental illness.
Outline as is on attached file
Reference should be no more than 7 years old.