Please submit your rough draft electronically to your teacher. At the top of your rough draft, include any questions you might have for your teacher. If questions or comments are not at the top of the page your teacher will assume you do not have any. Feel free to highlight and include digital comments, but make sure to notify your teacher at the top of the page so he/she can give you specific feedback.
Task: Write a narrative essay about a time when you failed. Purpose: The purpose is to entertain and teach a lesson through theme. Audience: Your audience will be your online classmates and teacher. You will be writing a 5 paragraph narrative essay. See the rubric on the next page. Remember that in this essay you are required to include dialogue
Please review the rubric and your task, purpose and audience.
Task: Write a narrative essay about a time when you failed.
Purpose: The purpose is to entertain and teach a lesson through theme.
Audience: Your audience will be your online classmates and teacher.
CategoryDoes Not Meet Yet (0-59)Emerging Expectations (60-75)Meets Expectations
(76-89)Exceeds Expectations
(90-100)
5 paragraphs (20%)Less than 3 paragraphs are submitted.3-4 paragraphs are included.5 paragraphs are included with introduction, body, and conclusion.5 paragraphs are obvious and engaging. A clear introduction, 3 body paragraphs and a conclusion are present.
Narrative – Exposition/Introduction (20%)It is difficult to identify the thesis or the hook. Exposition is missing an interesting hook and thesis is somewhat clear. Thesis could better address the prompt or is loosely related to the prompt given. The topic may be too broad for a narrative essay.Exposition is missing an interesting hook, but thesis is clear and reflects the prompt given.The topic is narrow enough for a narrative essay.Exposition begins with an engaging hook, and thesis reflects the prompt given.The topic is unique, engaging, and narrow enough for a narrative essay.
Rising action/2 Body paragraphs (20%)Rising action is hard to identify and no dialogue is included.One to two paragraphs explain raising action. Topic sentences are somewhat unclear. Limited dialogue is included and there may be errors in punctuation.Two paragraphs explain rising action. Topic sentences are clear. Writing may seem formulaic, rather than story-like.
Dialogue is included, but there may be errors in punctuation.Two paragraphs describe in detail rising action. Writing is interesting and topic sentences are clear.Dialogue is included, engaging and punctuated correctly.
Climax/3rd body paragraph (15%)Climax is hard to identify.The climax of the story is described with limited detail and clarity.One paragraph describes in detail the climax of the story.One paragraph describes in detail the climax of the story. Writing is exciting and interesting.
Conclusion/Resolution (15%)There is no concluding paragraph OR the paragraph offers no resolution to the conflict in the narrative.The concluding paragraph offers a lesson or theme that doesn’t conclude the narrative and/or is not related to the thesis.The resolutions offers a lesson or theme that might feel forced or very obvious.The resolution offers a reflective lesson or theme that is engaging and unique.
Sensory Language (5%)Word choice used is dull or inappropriate.The author makes an attempt to use language that appeals to the senses. Some descriptions may feel forced or overly wordy.The author uses sensory language that appeals to all 5 senses.
Some descriptions may feel forced or very obvious.The author uses precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters in a controlled and intentional manner.
Conventions (5%)Many spelling and grammatical errors make reading the essay a challenge3-5 conventional errors distract the reader.1-2 conventional errors distract the reader.There are no conventional errors that distract the reader from content.
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“Learning from Failure: A Narrative Essay” “Exploring the Impact of Social Media on Society”
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Title: “The Role of the Commander and the Significance of a Common Operational Picture in Military Operations” The commander is the most important participant in the process of planning, preparing, and executing operations because they are responsible for making critical decisions that
Write a post answering questions below.
Why do you think the commander is the most important participant in the process of planning, preparing, and executing operations? (M448)
Why is having a common operational picture (COP) significant? How can you use a COP to improve daily communication outside of the command post? (M449) -
“Persuasive Speech Outline: The Power of Voting” Persuasive Speech Outline: Incorporating Transitions, Visual Aids, and Credible Sources
For this Touchstone, you will outline a 5–7 minute persuasive speech that you will present on a topic of your choice, The speech can be for any context, but it must be persuasive.
To prepare to deliver this persuasive speech on a topic of your choice, you will first create a 3–5 page outline of the main components of your speech.
Download the submission template below, which further breaks down the steps involved in this assignment. You will return the completed template as your Touchstone submission.
A. Directions
Step 1: Select Persuasive Topic/Issue
Your speech should be consistently persuasive in nature. Identify your audience, purpose, and thesis. Today, there are many different debates being had all around the world about topics that affect our personal, professional, civic, and/or academic lives. Some of these debates have been such hot topics for so long that it has become very difficult to add to the conversation with new and original ideas or stances to take. To move beyond this trend, we have created a list of topics that may not be used for this Touchstone. Please AVOID choosing any of the following topics:
Abortion Rights
Climate Change
Belief in God(s) or Afterlife(s)
Death Penalty / Capital Punishment
Euthanasia / Assisted Suicide
Fad Diets (e.g., Keto, etc.)
Funding/Defunding Law Enforcement
Gender Affirming Care
Immigration
Legal Alcohol/Tobacco Age
Legalization of Marijuana
Legalization of Sex Work
Paying Student Athletes
Second Amendment Rights (i.e., Gun Control)
Social Media’s Impact on Mental Health
Universal Healthcare
Vaccines
Choosing to write about any of the above topics will result in a non-passing score.
Step 2: Plan Speech
Plan your speech, considering what your introduction, main points, and conclusion will include. Gather information and evidence to support your main points and thesis. Determine what persuasive strategies you will use (ethos, pathos, and/or logos).
Type of Appeal Purpose Example
Ethos To appeal to an audience by establishing one’s credibility or authority on a topic Share professional qualifications, research, or publications relating to your topic to create confidence in you as a speaker.
Pathos To appeal to an audience by influencing their emotions Create empathy by sharing stories, showing pictures, or using analogies to illustrate a need or an impact.
Logos To appeal to an audience using logic, reasoning, or evidence that supports a claim Provide data, statistics, charts, and tables to support your point.
Step 3: Outline Speech
Your outline speech, which should include an introduction, body (main points), conclusion, and transitions. Your outline should be 3–5 pages, excluding the reference page. 3a. Develop General Premise
Constructing a presentation will require that you begin by developing your goal and translating it into a general premise you will state to your audience.
3b. Generate Main Points and Organize Strategically
After you have established a premise, you will be able to generate main points to support this claim. Be sure to coherently organize these main points so that the audience can easily follow your flow of ideas. For this touchstone, you should create three to four main points to ensure clarity and timeliness when you deliver your speech.Keep main points separate (transitions separate ideas) and balance the time spent on each point.
3c. Create an Introduction and Conclusion
After you have developed your main points, you will need to complete the introduction and conclusion. Create the introduction first—the conclusion really reiterates much of what was said in the introduction. The introduction opens the speech and is responsible for getting the audience’s attention, relating the topic to the audience, establishing the speaker’s credibility, and previewing the main points of the presentation. The conclusion should summarize the main points, repeat your thesis, and end with something memorable.
3d. Fill In Transitions
Prior to delivering your presentation, your final step will be to develop transitions that lead your audience between parts of the presentation and between distinct main ideas. Take the final step of filling in transitions seriously. Transitions play an important role in the success of your speech.
3e. Incorporate Visual Aids
Think of an effective way to incorporate at least one visual aid that will be relevant to your purpose and message and will enhance your speech, whether that is in the introduction, the body, the conclusion, or even in a transition.
3f. Cite Sources
Be sure to include a reference list of sources you have used to prepare your speech. List these sources using APA style on the reference page in the template.
Step 4: Review Checklist and Requirements
Review the checklist and requirements to ensure that your Touchstone is complete.
Refer to the checklist below throughout the recording process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.
❒ I have selected a speech purpose that is persuasive.
❒ I have completed all aspects of the template, including the introduction, body (main points), conclusion, and transitions.
❒ I incorporated at least one visual aid in my speech outline.
❒ The introduction includes the thesis.
❒ The body includes my main points and support.
❒ I have selected sources that are credible and support that is relevant.
❒ I have included an APA-style reference page below my outline.
❒ I have used language that is appropriate to my audience.
❒ The conclusion summarizes my main points and repeats the thesis.
❒ I have answered each question using complete sentences.
❒ My outline demonstrates thoughtful consideration of each component of my speech.
❒ I have adhered to the 3–5 page length (excluding the reference page) and formatting requirements. -
Title: Exploring the Role of Social Media in Shaping Gender Stereotypes and Perceptions of Femininity
Share TWO (2) topics that you are interested in basing your semester-long project upon in this discussion. As you think about your topic ideas, you want to be sure it meets the following criteria:
You have a broad area that you want to start with (i.e. race relations; technology; the healthcare system, etc.).
It is narrowed — you can narrow on the basis of gender (i.e. men or women); race (i.e. African American); age (i.e. Millennials); geographic location (i.e. NYC); etc.
There is a substantial amount of secondary research that exists on your topic — do a Google Scholar search and use the databases to see if you can find some good articles.
It is something that you could research further today — meaning you could formulate a survey or interview people about this topic now. As a note…you WON’T be thinking about this until later on in the semester, so there is no need to write a survey or do interviews now.
It connects to the course theme of The Power of Storytelling: Narratives of Past, Present, and Future. See the syllabus for full theme statement. -
“Introduction to Biological Anthropology Exam: Weeks 10-14 Review”
I have to take a Introduction to Biological Anthropology exam it is 75 minutes long, The third exam covers material from weeks 10 to 14, 46 questions. I can only open it for 75 minutes so need help then.
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Title: The Case for Universal Basic Income in the United States Outline: I. Introduction A. Explanation of Universal Basic Income (UBI) B. Thesis statement: UBI should be instituted in the United States due to its
Write a 750 word essay that promotes and defends your position on the following prompt:
“Universal Basic Income should be instituted in the United States.”
The essay should follow MLA formatting. It should include a one-page outline. There should be at least two solid reasons that support your position, as well as a refutation. There must be three reliable sources cited, both in text and documented on a Works Cited page. One of the sources must be a peer-reviewed journal. Primary and secondary sources are acceptable. -
“The Essential Components and Importance of Logistics Management in Business Operations”
Logistics is the management of the flow of goods, information, and resources from the point of origin to the point of consumption. It involves the coordination and optimization of various activities such as transportation, storage, packaging, inventory management, and supply chain management to ensure that products are delivered efficiently and cost-effectively to customers. In essence, logistics is responsible for ensuring that the right products are available at the right time and place.
Logistics plays a critical role in various industries such as manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and military operations. It encompasses both physical activities like transportation and warehousing as well as administrative tasks like order processing and demand forecasting. Effective logistics management can lead to improved customer satisfaction, reduced costs, increased operational efficiency, and better overall competitiveness within a market.
There are several key components involved in logistics:
Transportation: This includes the movement of goods using various modes such as roadways, railways, airways, or waterways. The choice of transportation mode depends on factors such as distance, speed requirements, cost-effectiveness, and environmental considerations.
Warehousing: This involves the storage of goods in facilities designed to protect them from damage or theft while also optimizing space utilization and minimizing handling costs.
Inventory Management: This refers to the control of inventory levels by tracking stock quantities across different locations and ensuring that there is an adequate supply to meet demand while avoiding overstocking or stockouts.
Packaging: Proper packaging ensures that goods are protected during transportation while also facilitating efficient loading/unloading processes at warehouses or distribution centers.
Supply Chain Management: This involves coordinating all aspects of production and distribution across multiple entities such as suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, retailers to ensure smooth operations throughout the entire supply chain.
Information Systems: Advanced technology plays a crucial role in logistics by enabling real-time tracking of shipments through GPS systems or RFID tags; managing inventory levels using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software; optimizing delivery routes with Geographic Information Systems (GIS); etc. -
“The Ethics of Belief: A Philosophical Analysis of W.K. Clifford and William James”
Philosophical Analysis Paper
You will read both W. K. Clifford, “The Ethics of Belief” (Norton 85-95), and William James, “The Will to Believe” (Norton 97-105). You will then write a philosophical analysis paper. Your paper must have the following specific structure and this structure must be clearly distinguishable.
I. Summary. In this section you will give a brief overview of both articles. For each article, your overview must identify the author, the title of the article, and the specific question or position discussed.
II. Analysis. You will give a more detailed analysis of each argument, identifying the major steps and arguments. This section must be at least two pages.
III. Evaluation. You will evaluate the argument of each article by identifying strengths and weaknesses. What supporting arguments to the argument might somebody make? What objections might someone make to the argument? This section must be at least two pages.
IV. Position. You will present and argue for your own position on the point at dispute between Clifford and James. Be sure to consider and address possible objections someone might put forward against your position. This section must be at least two pages.
V. Conclusion. You will end with a paragraph describing what you have done in the course of your paper, as well as the fundamental conclusions you have drawn.
Additional Requirements
* Your paper must be double-spaced, 12-point font, with ordinary margins. It must also be in one of the required formats: .doc, .docx, .odt, .pdf, .rtf. No other format will be accepted.
* Your analysis should not just make claims about the article but give evidence. You should cite the articles you are using. Citation is not merely listing it as a source! Your citation should make clear which information is based on which passage in the article. Common ways of doing this are footnote, endnote, or parenthetical citation. You are free to use whatever format you prefer, as long as you are consistent, but you should use page numbers or paragraph numbers where possible
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“Sustaining Identity through Sound: The Role of Dominican Music in Shaping Diaspora Communities”
Explore the role of music in shaping Dominican Diaspora communities around the world. Investigate how Dominican musicians and musical traditions are preserved, adapted and reinterpreted in diaspora contexts, influencing notions of identity and belonging.
Please find a short outline attached:
Introduction:
Define the concept of diaspora and its importance in preserving cultural heritage.
Introduce the vibrant musical landscape of the Dominican Republic.
Establish the central thesis: the pivotal role of Dominican music in shaping and sustaining diaspora communities’ identities across the globe.
Historical Context of Dominican Diaspora:
Outline the historical context of Dominican migration waves, emphasizing significant periods and destinations.
Discuss the socio-political factors driving migration, such as economic opportunities, political unrest, and globalization.
Highlight the formation of diaspora communities and their cultural challenges in maintaining Dominican identity abroad.
The Evolution of Dominican Musical Traditions:
Explore the diverse genres and styles of Dominican music, from merengue and bachata to salsa and reggaeton.
Trace the historical roots of these musical traditions and their evolution over time.
Discuss the cultural significance of Dominican music as a form of expression, resistance, and solidarity within the diaspora
Cultural Preservation:
Examine how Dominican musicians in diaspora communities preserve and transmit traditional musical practices.
Highlight the role of cultural institutions, such as community centers and music schools, in fostering musical heritage.
Discuss the importance of intergenerational transmission of musical knowledge in maintaining cultural continuity.
Adaptation and Reinterpretation in Diaspora Contexts:
Analyze how Dominican musicians abroad adapt traditional musical elements to reflect their diasporic experiences.
Explore the fusion of Dominican music with other genres and cultural influences in diaspora settings.
Discuss the creative ways in which diaspora artists reinterpret Dominican musical traditions to navigate issues of identity and belonging.
Influencing Notions of Identity and Belonging:
Examine how Dominican music serves as a source of cultural pride and solidarity within diaspora communities.
Discuss its role in fostering a sense of belonging and connection to Dominican heritage among diaspora youth.
Explore how musical performances and events become sites of cultural celebration and community-building in diaspora contexts.
Conclusion:
Summarize the central arguments presented in the essay.
Reflect on the enduring significance of Dominican music in preserving and reshaping diaspora identities.
Emphasize the potential of music as a powerful tool for cultural resilience, solidarity, and collective empowerment within diaspora communities.
Additional Notes:
Make sure to incorporate specific examples of Dominican musicians and diaspora communities throughout the essay to illustrate key points effectively. Make sure to provide A+level material and make it personal and touching in your writing style. -
“Reflection on Caring for Adult Clients with Urinary Frequency or Incontinence”
This is a self-reflection activity that requires you to consider what you have learned in this module. This is a self-reflection activity that requires you to consider what you have learned in this module.
Complete the following questions in your reply.
Caring for an adult client with urinary frequency or incontinence often takes additional time and care, including frequent trips to the bathroom, assistance with personal hygiene needs, and bed changes. As a nurse, how would you handle any feelings of frustration of the assistive personnel, yourself, or others on your team in caring for these individuals?
You do not need to respond to peers.