Category: Undergraduate

Any topic (writer’s choice)

Re-write and organize this paragraph. Do not include the mistakes.
Paragraph 1
Who be came the first black streetcar conductor in San Francisco and later red her poetry at the inauguration of president Bill Clinton! Born in St Louis, Missouri, in April 1928, Maya Angelou is the African-American author who overcome so much to reached her goals. Maya received national attention when she published her book titled I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. She was nominated for an Emmy award for her roll in Roots.

Response Paper 1 Exemplification

Name:______________________________________________________________________

A exemplification essay uses one or more specific examples to support a thesis statement.

1.    Read Ellen Goodmans essay The Suspected Shopper and then answer the question listed below.  What do you think merchants can do to reduce shoplifting without making shoppers feel like criminals?  250 word minimum. 

Reading Analysis #1

Reading Analysis #1: Respond to each of the prompts below.  In order to complete the assignment you need to be up to date with ALL the readings, specifically All God’s Children. You should have read through Chapter 5.  For each theory analyzed, start by identifying the main elements of the theory and then apply the theory to the book by providing examples that either support or counter the main elements. You should be providing me with enough details and examples from the book to show you’ve done the readings. Please submit your assignment in a Word or PDF doc. 500 words minimum.

Using the 3 key elements of deterrence theory, explain why there was such high rates of violence in the South in the 1800s described in the first 4 chapters of All God’s Children. In other words, explain why and/or how the key elements did/did not function in that society.  You should be analyzing the violence perpetrated by both whites and black and the consequences they experienced.
Chapter 5 introduces the reader to James and Butch.  Do you think that Rational Choice Theory adequately explains James or Butchs criminality?  In other words, how much do you think that their crimes were rationally thought out as explained by the theory (e.g. what went into their decision making process, were they weighing the costs and benefits of their crimes, were their crimes planned out or spur of the moment)?  Provide examples of either James or Butchs rational and/or irrational decision-making. For this question, focus on either James or Butch to analyze, you do not need to analyze both.

Provide an example of how Routine Activities Theory helps explain the high rates of crime in certain areas of Augusta, Georgia as described in Chapter 5 of All Gods Children.  Make sure to identify the main points of the theory in your explanation.

Deterrence theory
Using the 3 key elements of deterrence theory, explain why there was such high rates of violence in the South in the 1800s described in the first 4 chapters of All God’s Children.
4 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDo you think that Rational Choice Theory adequately explains James or Butchs criminality?
In other words, how much do you think that their crimes were rationally thought out as explained by the theory (e.g. what went into their decision making process, were they weighing the costs and benefits of their crimes, were their crimes planned out or spur of the moment)?
6 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUse Routine Activities Theory to explain the high rates of crime in certain areas of Augusta, Georgia.
4 pts

International Trade and International Finance

Answer two questions (2 questions out of 3; 25 marks each) Whenever possible, and given the nature of each question, you are expected to illustrate your answers with relevant diagrams and equations. You should strictly stick to the word limit as indicated on each question on the exam paper. Please state clearly the word number under each question. Given the nature of the question, you should cite your work (where appropriate) and references should be included at the end of the paper. References, charts equations and tables do not contribute to the word count. (2 questions out of 3) 1. Answer both parts (a) and (b) of this question. a) Evaluate the effects on the economic welfare of the introduction of a tariff by both a small and a large country. Use diagrams and state the assumptions used. [12 marks, max 400 words] b) Critically assess the economic justification for protecting infant industries from international competition. [13 marks, max 400 words] 2. In a second best world, free trade may not always be optimal or possible. Explain why this may be so, and critically evaluate the potential justifications for various trade management measures. [25 marks, max 800 words] 3. Explain the core predictions of Neo-Classical/Heckscher Ohlin trade theory. To what extent is this model useful for explaining global trade patterns? [25 marks, max 800 words]

Psychology

Assignment 2: Journal Article Critique

Expectation: 625-700 words (not including title page and references), based on a template, using APA Style.

Instructions
You are required to complete a journal article critique based on an article in the list below. This assignment is designed to help you read a research article correctly and efficiently and to practice using APA Style. These skills will be valuable in completing the research paper later in the course. This assignment follows the same format as Assignment 1, but you will choose from a different set of articles.

You are required to follow the Journal Article Critique Template provided, which includes the headings required, the questions that you must address, and formatting instructions. Your report must be in narrative (paragraph) form.

Article
Beyea, S. C., & Nicoll, L. H. (1998). Dispelling the myth that research answers all questions. AORN Journal, 68(6), 1044-1047. doi:10.1016/S0001-2092(06)62145-5.

Psychology

Assignment 1: Journal Article Critique
Expectation: 625-700 words (not including title page and references), based on a template, using APA Style
Article:
Zimbardo, P. G. (2004). Does psychology make a significant difference in our lives? American Psychologist, 59(5), 339-351. doi:10.1037/0003-066X.59.5.339.

Instructions
You are required to complete a journal article critique based on an article in the list below. This assignment is designed to help you read a research article correctly and efficiently and to practice using APA Style. These skills will be valuable in completing the research paper later in the course.

You are required to follow the Journal Article Critique Template provided, which includes the headings required, the questions that you must address, and formatting instructions. Your report must be in narrative (paragraph) form.

Covid-19 and Class Inequality

1. Post a brief summary of your two articles (what do they reveal about the relationship between class and Covid-19?). Compare/contrast the articles. (ex. Do they emphasize different points? Advocate for different actions?, etc.). Include links to the articles that you read.

2. Follow the summary/discussion of the articles with your reaction to them. How serious/problematic do you think the issue is? How should the issue be addressed (if at all)?

Ariticle 1:
https://coronavirus.medium.com/why-covid-19-is-hitting-black-americans-hardest-c21879815094
Article 2:
https://coronavirus.medium.com/a-look-at-the-racial-inequities-in-the-vaccine-rollout-827ccd1cb63a

Psychology 315: Psychology and the Mass Media

Psychology 315: Psychology and the Mass Media
Written Assignment
Assignment Option A: The Power of Advertising
You will select either Assignment Option A or Assignment Option B for the Written
Assignment. Read through both topics and give some thought to each one before you decide
which one you will do. Before you begin, please review the Assignment Manual for additional
information on formatting and APA style. Please review information about academic honesty.
Note that student assignments may be subject to screening with plagiarism detection software.
Instructions
1. Review the course textbooks and any external sources on the topic of persuasion
techniques used in advertising. Consult the Library Services section of the Student
Manual for information on obtaining library materials to help you with this part of your
assignment.
2. Select 10 advertisements or commercials that illustrate persuasion techniques that are
discussed in the course. Select as wide a range of techniques as is possible.
3. Write a report that includes the following:
a. An introduction that describes the rationale and purpose of the project, and the
structure of this project.
b. The method used to collect data; for example, how the advertisements or
commercials are selected.
c. For each advertisement or commercial, describe the persuasion technique used.
Explain how a particular persuasion technique or techniques are used in the ad.
For example, some advertisements capitalize on fear while others appeal to expert
advice. Keep in mind that the persuasive appeal is not limited to written words,
but includes how the product is displayed visually. Remember to attach the
advertisements or a recording of the commercials, or computer screen shots of the
advertisements or the website addresses with your assignment.
d. A brief discussion of the effectiveness of each of these techniques, taking into
consideration the target population.
e. A brief conclusion and a description of the limitations of this project.
4. Write a 100- to 150-word summary (the abstract) of your course project.

How has media changed over the years?

PROMPT

For this response paper, consider the following:

How has media changed over the years? How has the understanding of the IDEA of media changed over the years?

Do you believe that the types we have discussed are truly influencing society, social and cultural behavior, etc? How so?

Example previous paper topics:

The negatives and positives of media on society
How the news media has shifted politics over time
Shift in music and womens representation
How shift in media diversity affected society
How media shift affected economy and business
Transition from radio based to TV society
Changes in music and their impact

GUIDELINES
—————–
BE SPECIFIC.  This response paper requires you to do a little research. Cite some examples AND THEIR SOURCES.
Give explanations for your opinions, because college.
3-4 pages
1000 words
APA style (title page, running head, page numbers, references)
Proper Grammar and Punctuation

Nutrition Misinformation

-Search and find a nutrition-related advertisement (Part 1). You may use
a magazine article, website, YouTube video, advertisement (web-based or physical), video
recording, or any other form of media to find said nutrition-related quackery/nutrition fraud.

-Provide a 1-sheet document (1- or 2-sided) to explain why the nutrition advertisement is
not a reliable source of nutrition information, using the specific guidelines listed below.

write a 4-5 paragraph written summary;
construct a multi-bulleted, categorized summary

Within that same 1-sheet document, you will need to provide alternative, credible resource(s) to
guide the general public to a better means of nutrition information.

Early American Literature

respond to one of the following questions:

Winthrop

1. Explain the political, social, or economic implications of Winthrops text.

2. Winthrop invites listeners to compare themselves to the Israelites journeying out of Egypt and into the promised land. What is the nature of his listeners bondage, and what will be the nature of their promised land, according to Winthrop?

3. We often think of America as a land of independence; however, Winthrops text emphasizes the important role of interdependence for the Puritans. Explain the nature of humans responsibility to one another in Winthrops model.

4. Explain how Winthrops model may have helped travelers to the New World as they faced particular hardships similar to those described in Bradfords Of Plimoth Plantation.

Wigglesworth

5. “The Day of Doom” was a documented bestseller of the day. What aspects of the poem helped it to earn its bestseller status?

6. Why does Wigglesworth stick so closely to the text of the Bible in his poem, in some cases offering paraphrases of Biblical sources?

7. How does the poem embody dichotomistic structures of the Puritan view of Old Testament vs. New Testament and the Law vs. the Gospel?

8. How does the poem link the private framework of personal salvation with the communal Puritan mission?

9. How does the poem reflect Wigglesworths conception of his audience? Based on the poem, what does the author seem to understand or believe about his audience?

New England Primer

10. Review the Puritan doctrines evident in the text. Explain how the union of a church catechism and a schoolroom text reflects the Puritan notion of the identity of spiritual and civil matters, of religion and everyday life.

11. Compare the Primers illustrated alphabet to modern ABCs with their bland descriptions of benign animals and flowers in place of the stern lessons of the New England Primer. What does such a comparison reveal about changing conceptions of childhood?

12. Discuss the various biblical and Puritan ideas evident in the text and the illustrations for the alphabet. How do they reflect different elements of Puritan theology?

13. The Childrens verses in the Primer serve as cultural expressions of a religion that emphasized duty, obedience, the brevity of life, and the certainty of death. Contrast the cultural expressions evident in verses, books, toys, television shows, and the like for modern children.

Please indicate the author and number of the question you’ve chosen in the title