1-6 Assignment: From Issue to Persuasion

ENG 123 From Issue to Persuasion Guidelines and RubricOverview: This assignment is private between you and the instructor, but you will be discussing the work you’ve done on your chosen issue in future discussions with your peers. This week, you spent some time reflecting on persuasion in your everyday life, and you shared some potential topic ideas with your peers and instructor. But why is persuasion so important? Let’s think about that a little bit in this assignment.Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:1.After exploring the Opposing Viewpoints Database and reviewing your brainstorming activity, identify two issues that are related to your future career or area you want tostudy:a.Write a fully developed paragraph for issueone (5–8sentences).i.Explain at least two clear arguable sides to theissue.ii.Explain how the issue relates to your future career or area you want tostudy.b.Write a fully developed paragraph for issue two (5–8sentences).i.Explain at least two clear arguable sides to theissue.ii.Explain how the issue relates to your future career or area you want tostudy.2.After exploring the arguments related to your issues, take a moment to consider the bigger picture. Then, briefly reflect (in1 to 2 paragraphs) on the importance of persuasion for the issue you are most likely to write about. Be specific in your assignment; this information will help guide you as you work on your project in the comingweeks.a.Identify which side you might argue if you plan to pursue this issue in your final persuasiveessay.b.Identify your potential audience and why your topic would be relevant tothem.

Medical sociology

DIRECTIONS: Define ANY 7 of the following terms and/or theories in as much
detail as possible. You must connect each term/theory to the current coronavirus
situation: how has the COVID-19 Pandemic influenced/affected/exacerbated the
selected term or theory? You may use personal experiences or news articles in
your analysis (see Supplementary Articles directions below).

SOURCES/CITATIONS: You may use the PowerPoints or the textbook for the
definition of the theory or term. You can also rely on the PowerPoint on Public
Health & the Sociology of Pandemics if you need ideas for the analysis portion. If
you use news articles from a reputable source for your analysis, make sure to
include the proper citations (APA, MLA format, footnotes, etc.)

– CHAPTER 3
Neighborhood Disadvantage
Whitehall Studies
SES (analyzing each of the 3 components
will count as 20 points)
– CHAPTER 4
Tuskegee Syphilis Study, Latino Paradox , Racial microaggressions , Gender socialization & health (male
socialization) , Mortality , Morbidity, Intersection Theory
-CHAPTER 6 Health Belief Model
– CHAPTER 7 – illness Behavior , Physician Utilization (active/ passive)
– CHAPTER 8
Sick role (4 components) , Medicalization (advantages &
disadvantages) , Labeling theory, Secondary gain
-CHAPTER 9
Medical Decision Rule
Activity-passivity model
Guidance-cooperation model
Mutual participation model
– CHAPTER 10 & 11
Flexner Report (description & impact) ,Emotion management/emotional
detachment ,Deprofessionalization
– CHAPTER 13
Complementary & alternative medicine (CAM), Integrative Medicine
Faith healing, DSHEA of 1994 ,Folk healing
-CHAPTER 14
Weber’s bureaucracy characteristics
(describe 2 out of 4) , Depersonalization , MISCELLANEOUS , Food deserts , Food oasis , Food swamps , Sandwich Generation , Food insecurity , Ageism
Commodification of Health/Disease

EXAMPLE-A (70 POINTS MAXIMUM ) 1. FOOD SWAMPS (10 PTS)
2. UNDERINSURANCE (10 PTS)
3. TUSKEGEE SYPHILIS STUDY (10 PTS)
4. MEDICAL DECISION RULE (10 PTS)
5. FAITH HEALING (10 PTS)
6. SES (discuss 3 components = 20 PTS)

Ritual, Sacred Place & Myth Discussions

Make at least three required posts to each discussion each week.
An answer to the initial questions which includes both Part A and Part B (the Scavenger Hunt and the Discussion Question chosen). Part B of this post should be at least 250 words long and include two quotes or specific references to vocabulary or concepts in the Learning Materials with citations in MLA format.

Part A: Scavenger Hunt
Identify a secular or sacred place, holiday, or ritual in American culture. Provide a link to the place’s website or a link to a description of the holiday or ritual. In a few sentences, identify the cultural story (or stories if there is more than one group associated with it) connected with this place or ritual.
Part B: Discussion
Choose one of the following options.
Option #1
Identify and briefly describe a sacred place in a world culture or religion. Use a reliable and credible source from the Required Learning Materials for this week or from the UMGC library. Embed a picture of this place in your post using these instructions.
Then, for this sacred place, please do the following:
Using some of the concepts and methods from the Required Learning Materials for studying sacred place, describe how you think this sacred place developed and what function it serves in its culture.
Explain if it has a strong connection to specific myths from the culture or not.
Discuss if this place has different meanings to different groups and/or if the meanings of this place have evolved over time.
Identify any relevant material culture at the site and its relationship to nonmaterial culture, if appropriate.
Option #2
Identify and briefly describe a specific ritual in a world culture or religion. Use a reliable and credible source from the Required Learning Materials for this week or from the UMGC library. Include a picture of this ritual in your post.
Then, for this ritual, please do the following:
Using some of the concepts and methods from the Required Learning Materials for studying ritual, describe how you think this sacred place developed and what function it serves in its culture.
Explain if it has a strong connection to specific myths from the culture or not.
Discuss if this ritual has different meanings to different people who are involved in the ritual, and if the meanings of this ritual have changed over time.
Identify any relevant material culture or symbolic actions that are used in the ritual and their relationship to nonmaterial culture, if appropriate.

What does it mean to be an “infinite” person? Describe either someone you know personally or a famous person in our culture who seems to fit that label.

Instructions:
This assignment has two parts; please place both essays in one file. Arrange your thoughts in paragraph form. Ensure that your essays are grammatically and mechanically sound. Do not use excess verbiage such as “I think,” or “in my opinion.” Submit your assignment first through Grammarly before you submit it. If you use an outside source, use proper MLA form to document your source. Double-space your writings and use a 12 – 14 font. Please copy and attach the picture.
Prompt A:
What does it mean to be an “infinite” person? Describe either someone you know personally or a famous person in our culture who seems to fit that label. Are YOU an “infinite” person? If so, how? If not, why not? Please write between 2 – 4 paragraphs.
Prompt B:
Complete the following critical analysis in essay form:
1. Name either (choose only one) a contemporary painting, sculpture, movie, or live performance and its author that you feel is a good piece of work.
2. Describe the aesthetic qualities of this artwork as to why it is pleasing to you, or beautiful to you.
3. How does this work create empathy for you? Explain.
4. What is the purpose or intent of this work? (If you can’t determine the meaning or intent by viewing or experiencing this art, research its meaning.)
5. What is the “context” of this work? (Again, here you must complete some research. Who is the central artist? Why does she or he create in such a manner? Remember, this is the “backstory” of the artist.)
6. Do you think this work of art will someday be considered a masterpiece? Why or why not?
7. Will the author of this artwork be considered a “giant” of the arts? Why or why not?

A nurse on a medical/surgical unit has made the same medication error two days in a row. As the nurse manager, describe how you would decide whether this is a systems problem, or a problem related to the individual nurse. In either case, explain how you (the manager) should correct the problem.

A nurse on a medical/surgical unit has made the same medication error two days in a row. As the nurse manager, describe how you would decide whether this is a systems problem, or a problem related to the individual nurse. In either case, explain how you (the manager) should correct the problem.

Reading Response questions: Real-world Islands in a Social Media Sea: Nationalism and Censorship on Weibo during the 2012 Diaoyu/Senkaku Crisis- PDF is attached

: Please answer the following questions based on the attached reading
As briefly as possible the
responses must answer the following questions:
1. What is the research question?
2. What is the central argument?
a. What is the central outcome (dependent variable) of interest the
author is trying to explain?
b. What is(are) the central independent variable(s) of interest the
author argues drives this outcome?
3. What approach does the author take to provide evidence for this
argument? What is the research design?
4. How could the work be made better? What is your opinion on the
findings?
5. Further Questions or Questions for Discussion?
To re-iterate, these memos are not intended to be heavily work-intensive, but to
help structure your reading and guide your understanding of the reading. Please
keep responses to 1-3 as brief as possible (1-2 sentences or even bullet points)
and focus your time more on putting careful thought into 4 and 5 (2-4
sentences)

Interior design based on architectural aesthetics in South Anhui (literature review part edit)

Report writing.
1. Title
Interior design based on architectural aesthetics in South Anhui
2. Introduction on the title
3. Research problems
The architecture of southern Anhui is a special architectural form of Chinese traditional architecture. The interior design of architecture in southern Anhui has its cultural value and aesthetic value. However, there is often a lack of research on how to adapt traditional architecture to the needs of the new generation. They are not interested in using traditional and cultural heritage buildings and interior elements because they think these buildings are outdated.
How are the architectural elements of southern Anhui used in modern interior design?
4. A table to map each problem statement with each research objective
Objective 1 investigate the traditional elements of architecture in southern Anhui, which enhance the aesthetic value of interior design.
Objective 2 to investigate the formation process of key elements of architectural design in southern Anhui, and summarize the design graphics, elements and symbols, so as to form a unique interior design style.
Objective 3 to study the background of architecture in southern Anhui and its relationship with human needs and cultural values. Users can feel the relationship between design elements and place. It paves the way for the design of contemporary demand space.
Objective 4 to study the use of new materials and technologies to better serve interior design.
5. Research Question
What are the basic elements of interior design in southern Anhui
What are the characteristics of the unified architectural design in southern Anhui?
How do they meet the requirements of modern interior design?
How do they affect the use of new technologies and materials while maintaining traditional tastes?
6. Scope of research
This study limits its scope to southern Anhui. The architectural style of Southern Anhui not only has Chinese traditional culture, but also has its own regional characteristics. Interior design based on South Anhui architecture is a unique interior design style. The choice of this place as a case study depends on the standards of aesthetic value and style value of architecture.
7. Literature Review (5-10 pages) to cover the main variables

How safe is the Covid-19 vaccination?

Find: Three sources that address your chosen research question.
Write: Citations and annotations for the three sources you have identified so far. These citations should adhere to MLA guidelines, and the annotations should summarize the text, evaluate its credibility, and consider its usefulness in answering your research question.
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Government Contracting 6 Assign

Students are required to write a 1,000 word paper (not to include title page and reference list) based on the assigned topic. Each paper should have at least 3 sources cited . The purpose of these assignments is to develop a brief discussion focused on a specific topic of interest related to the tenets and learning objectives of this course. In responding to one of the following questions, you should draw on one or more readings from our lessons. You are also welcome to include ideas from these other sources.
Topic Option 1: How did the lack of acquisition planning impact the ability of DHS and FEMA to respond to events like Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita or other recent events like COVID-19?