Category: Literary Studies

Please reflect on the topic listed below (or suggest your own topic) in a 700-word essay. Be sure to use literary evidence from the literary text to support your claims and organize your observations around a clear thesis. Also, remember to categorize your post and give your post an original title. How does the medieval poet of “Sir Orfeo” reconfigure the original myth in Ovid’s Metamorphoses to appeal to a new readership? You may consider any of the possibilities below: how male and female identity are formed in the medieval poem the role of duty and service in the context of the knight’s quest how Orfeo changes in the wilderness in preparation for the challenge ahead how the social body is portrayed in Fairyland and in Orfeo’s kingdom and what their narration reveals about the governing leaders of each realm how Heurodis’ reaction to the initial attack in the grove measures up to her later recollection of the events in the court, as well as how Orfeo responds in both deeds and words

The final project focuses on how your views on what is deemed “appropriate” may

The final project focuses on how your views on what is deemed “appropriate” may have been impacted by the readings and discussions throughout the course. You do not need to claim that your mind has totally changed, but you should show a careful and meaningful examination of the course materials. To do this, you must first discuss how our era’s views on morality and children impact your view on what is appropriate. Then, you should explore the primary readings from this course but also use the discussion forums to recognize how your views on what is appropriate are not “natural,” but rather formed by our culture and historical era. Instructions Write an introduction describing your current views on morality. Upon preliminary research, provide a brief analysis that discusses how other eras would view the determination of what is appropriate and summarize how other cultures might view what is appropriate for children. (You will need to support your claims and observations with direct quotes from both the readings and from outside sources.) Create an outline indicating the observations and claims you want to support when writing this paper. You must provide at least five outside sources to use as evidence. Be sure to include specific points that have surprised you with the readings thus far. This outline will serve as a clear plan, identifying the topics you will cover in the final project. Consider developing a strong argument in reference to crucial elements such as symbolism, morality, violence, fate, and justice found in children’s literature.

We have seen a presentation of violence and action more contemporary in this mod

We have seen a presentation of violence and action more contemporary in this module when compared with works from the previous module. In fact, characters in fables and myths often represent ideas rather than real characters. For instance, many of the characters in Alice in Wonderland don’t feel “real” in the sense that they do not inhabit a world that functions or feels like ours. Submit an argumentative paper of 500 to 600 words examining whether or not Alice in Wonderland is “appropriate” for elementary school children. Keep in mind that you will not be writing based on opinion. You will collect and evaluate evidence, using at least two academic outside sources to establish and substantiate a clear position. To specifically support your claims, these sources must discuss children’s literature and the censorship of Alice in Wonderland. [CO3] Note: While this is an argumentative paper, be careful not to be too informal or inflammatory; be measured, even, and concise in your discussion. WRITING RESOURCES The following links provide online writing aids to help you with your written assignments. OWL (Online Writing Lab) at Purdue University Writer’s Handbook, the Writing Center at the University of Wisconsin–Madison APA Guidelines http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/ http://writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/index.html http://www.apastyle.org/

Answers to each question should be in the range of 500-700 words, or the equival

Answers to each question should be in the range of 500-700 words, or the equivalent of two-three typed, 12 point font, double-spaced pages, and include at least two references other than those in the reading assignments. In total, your submission should be, at a minimum, four to six pages in length and include at least four original outside sources. Please note that your references should begin on a new page separate from your answer to the question. What are the first signs and symptoms of video games addiction? How can you tell if your child is addicted to video games?

At this point, the idea of censorship is apparent. The fallout of the trial disc

At this point, the idea of censorship is apparent. The fallout of the trial discussed in Park’s article led to the comic book industry creating “the comic code,” a self regulating set of rules that let the industry retain autonomy rather than allowing the government to censor comics. However, some major publishers such as DC Comics began running imprints like Vertigo (publisher of both Fables and Sandman) that did not have to adhere to the comics code because it was labeled as being for “mature readers only.” This raises the question of whether Sandman needs to be as graphic as it is (pun intended.) Students are required to submit an argumentative paper of at least 500 words to examine the issue of censorship more carefully. Instructions First, select one of the two following positions to argue: “Sandman needs to be as extreme as it is in order to appropriately carry out its story and breathe life into its characters.” “Sandman could have been censored significantly without impacting the meaning of the story.” Note: You may substitute Fables for Sandman but do not attempt to cover both works. Keep in mind, you are not arguing about whether or not you liked the comic, you are arguing about whether the extreme components of the book were necessary or purely for show. Next, look at specific examples of where the book is extreme or offensive, studying specific impacts on both readers and the story when considering what would happen if the story were changed. Analyze the following issues: Style (how “real” the images seem; in the case of Fables, you might look at how detailed the drawings are, for instance, showing Bigby’s stubble and arm hair) Characterization (how real the characters seem by their actions and dialogue) Justice (whether or not the violent or careless actions are “fair”) You may want to return to this discussion when completing your final project, so clearly articulate your points and be specific in your details on how you made your determination. Don’t just say “the characters seemed real to me.” You must explain in full detail how that sense of reality was achieved. Was it because they had to worry about real things like hunger and sleep? Or was it that their faces seemed real? Or did their bodies seem too perfect and too much from a comic book mode for you to view the violence as realistic? Be sure to study and evaluate the specific style of these pieces (not just their content) to show how the writer’s stylistic choices impact your understanding of the violent events and disturbing material. [MO3.1, MO3.2, MO3.3] WRITING RESOURCES The following links provide online writing aids to help you with your written assignments. OWL (Online Writing Lab) at Purdue University Writer’s Handbook, the Writing Center at the University of Wisconsin–Madison APA Guidelines http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/ http://writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/index.html http://www.apastyle.org/

imagine that you are a new counselor at the college’s student center, you will p

imagine that you are a new counselor at the college’s student center, you will provide an assessment and a treatment plan for someone presenting with an electronic addiction. You will prepare a 8 page paper about a new client you are seeing that includes answers to the following questions and topics. What is the presenting electronic addiction problem? Provide a brief statement regarding why this student has come in today. What motivated this client to get help? What is the electronic addiction? Describe any short and/or long term risks of this addiction. Relate this information specifically to this client’s situation. What is/was the progression of use of this addiction? (Social issues?) What changed to cause your client to suddenly seek treatment? Assessment. (Identify a valid and reliable tool that you believe can be effective to assess this client’s situation; explain why you feel this tool would be appropriate for your client.) What is this client’s biological/medical background? Are there any psychological issues? What is this client’s social background? What are some of this client’s strengths and challenges in relationship to this addiction? What intervention will you suggest to help with this client’s electronic addiction? Create an evidence-based treatment plan which would include: Goals Objectives Action Plan Intervention Rationale/justification for your treatment plan Challenges, and how to deal with them Reference list (Do not include Wikipedia as a scholarly/reliable resource). You should include at least 5 scholarly references. If you have questions about the requirements of the project, be sure to discuss them with your mentor well in advance of the final submission. Consult the Course Calendar for the due dates. [CO1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12] THREE STEP REQUIREMENTS You will complete your final project in three steps: Step 1: Final Project Part I: Introduction Complete your Introduction of the final paper. This should consist of two paragraphs. The first paragraph describes the problem of the client you are going to see. You should describe why they are coming in, what motivated them? It’s a brief story. Your second paragraph should explain about their electronic addiction, including risks, issues, etc. You may use the first four questions in the above list as a guide. Consult the course Calendar for the due date. Step 2: Final Project Part II: Assessment Tool and Treatment Plan Complete the body of your final paper. You will find this easier if you break this section down into several parts. For example: Part 1: What is electronic addiction? Why did your client seek out treatment? Part 2: What type of assessment will you do? What is the client’s biological/medical/psychological/social background? Part 3: Create an evidence-based treatment plan. Part 4: What will/does the future hold for your client? You may also use questions 5 to 11 in the above list as a guide. Consult the course Calendar for the due date. Step 3: Final Project Part III: Final Paper First, modify and combine Part I and II of the final project you finished early into one formal paper. During the process, add a conclusion at the end. The conclusion should be about two paragraphs. The first one re-explains the basics about your client. The second explains why seeing this client is important and any impact that electronic addiction will have in the future. Your final paper is due on the last day of the semester. WRITING RESOURCES The following links provide online writing aids to help you with your paper assignments. OWL (Online Writing Lab) at Purdue University Writer’s Handbook, the Writing Center at the University of Wisconsin–Madison APA Guidelines

Answer any two (2) of the following questions. Answers to each question should b

Answer any two (2) of the following questions. Answers to each question should be in the range of 500-700 words, or the equivalent of two-three typed, 12 point font, double-spaced pages, and include at least two references other than those in the reading assignments. In total, your submission should be, at a minimum, four to six pages in length and include at least four original outside sources. Please note that your references should begin on a new page separate from your answer to the question. TOPICS 1. In most cases, individuals with an electronic addiction have a real intense connection to what they are doing. Imagine what these connections might be. Identify these from initial onset to long term addiction. Is it just the idea of getting something new? Or, the anticipation of what will come next? 2. Consider what, if any outside triggers contribute to a person’s electronic addiction. They may be physical or mental. Write about what these triggers might be, and their effects on a person.

In at least 250 words, discuss our Harlem Renaissance authors. First, choose a s

In at least 250 words, discuss our Harlem Renaissance authors. First, choose a selection from one of the Harlem Renaissance poets and quote that at the beginning of your post. You may quote one line or several. (Just note that this quote does not count toward your word count.) This quote will provide the basis for your discussion. It gives your classmates context to your discussion and aids them in ease of understanding what you are basing your argument on. Then, make an argument about that selection. What effect does the methods the author deploy create in the poem? What do we learn about American Literature from the poems? How does this selection relate to others that we’ve read? The important thing is that you make an argument and back it up with evidence from the text. Remember, we are close reading during this semester. Demonstrate your ability to close read. Close reading means you will make an argument and prove it with quotes from the text that you pick. Avoid generalizations. Get specific. Pick out specific moments in the text. The poem I chose- https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/150974/daybreak-in-alabama

In at least 250 words, discuss our Harlem Renaissance authors. First, choose a s

In at least 250 words, discuss our Harlem Renaissance authors. First, choose a selection from one of the Harlem Renaissance poets and quote that at the beginning of your post. You may quote one line or several. (Just note that this quote does not count toward your word count.) This quote will provide the basis for your discussion. It gives your classmates context to your discussion and aids them in ease of understanding what you are basing your argument on. Then, make an argument about that selection. What effect does the methods the author deploy create in the poem? What do we learn about American Literature from the poems? How does this selection relate to others that we’ve read? The important thing is that you make an argument and back it up with evidence from the text. Remember, we are close reading during this semester. Demonstrate your ability to close read. Close reading means you will make an argument and prove it with quotes from the text that you pick. Avoid generalizations. Get specific. Pick out specific moments in the text. The poem I chose- https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/150974/daybreak-in-alabama

This week we are learning about ordinal/categorical, continuous, and dichotomous

This week we are learning about ordinal/categorical, continuous, and dichotomous variables. Using the Gestation Demographics SEU dataset that is located in the tabs at the bottom of the Framingham dataset provided, perform the following problems using R Studio or Excel. Create a simple distribution graph (histogram) where we will explore the age of women after giving birth to their first child. Remember that a histogram consists of parallel vertical bars that show the frequency distribution of a quantitative variable in the graph. See the example in Introductory Statistics with R on pages 71-7 or pages 123-124 in EXCEL statistics A quick guide. The area of each bar is equal to the frequency of items found in each class. Determine the mean age of the women in the Gestation Demographics SEU dataset. We will be testing the hypothesis that the mean age (μ = μ0) for women is 37 years in the Gestation Demographics SEU dataset. The topic of hypothesis testing was introduced in HCM505. If you need a review see Chapter 7 of our text. H0 The mean age of women giving birth is 37 years old. (Null Hypothesis) H1 The mean age of women giving birth is not 37 years old. (Alternative Hypothesis) Ensure to submit the following requirements for the assignment: Present your findings in a Word document, by copying and pasting the histogram into the document. After your analysis state whether you accept or reject the null hypothesis and your reasoning why. Always use a title page, an introduction, a discussion where you interpret the meaning of the histogram, and a conclusion should be included. Your submission should be 2–3 pages to discuss and display your findings. Provide support for your statements with in-text citations from a minimum of two scholarly, peer-reviewed articles. One of these sources may be from the class readings, textbook, or lectures, but the others must be external. The Saudi Digital Library is a good place to find these sources and should be your primary resource for conducting research. Follow APA 7th edition and Saudi Electronic University writing standards. Review the grading rubric to see how you will be graded for this assignment. You are strongly encouraged to submit all assignments to the Originality Check prior to submitting them to your instructor for grading.