Best Writer

Guidelines:
Concert info (date, venue, group performing or event name)

What were your first impressions of the event?

What songs were played?

What was the instrumentation of the group?

What style of music did they perform?

What about the performance appealed to you?

What (if anything) did you not like about the experience?

Times New Roman 12pt font; single spaced

Directions:

The concert report is your chance to tell me about a concert experience. It should be at least two pages, single-spaced. The format is somewhat open but should start with a who, what, where, when and why statement. Approach the review as if you were writing for a newspaper or music magazine. Describe the audience; the place the concert took place and the general ambience of the concert. Was it formal? Informal?

Most importantly tell me about the music. Who was playing? What instruments did the musicians play? What type of music were they playing? Go on to analyze the music and how it sounded to you. Include such topics as style, influences, composition and improvisation. Don’t just say, “I liked it”. Evaluate the performance using your own language. Did you like a particular piece or specific performer? Did you not enjoy a particular aspect of the performance?

Link to concert video:

Compare and contrast the social contract theories of Locke and Rousseau. Which theory seems to be based on a more accurate understanding of human nature? What are the implications of their social contracts for modern American politics, and can you trace their theories to contemporary political philosophies?

Discussion Question:

This discussion question will have you demonstrate your knowledge of the medical terms, understanding of the use of nouns, pronouns, and adjective, by providing a section for a summary hospital discharge report. (See page 104 & 105 for examples) Research a medical problem that would be treated in a hospital and write 2-3 paragraphs to your classmates describing the “events that occurred during the patients stay,” using 20 of the words in Section 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the textbook under “Medical Spelling.” You must highlight these words in yellow. You will also need to underline at least ten nouns, ten pronouns, and ten adjectives. Place a (n), (pn) or (a) before the word to identify them. [n=noun, pn=pronoun, a=adjective]. Provide one reference to support your discussion.

Your classmates must respond to your post with a question, suggested treatment, or explanation to the patient in nonmedical terms. The response must have the medical term used highlighted or the non-medical word/phrase highlighted in yellow.

This is a paper on non-verbal communication and what we can learn from it. You are to write a 3 page paper (not including title and reference pages so a total of 5 pages) in proper APA 7th Edition format. For your paper, please take a look at the videos and article presented that are linked below. Pay particular attention to the video and article, as you watch/read, take notes on some of the topics presented that interest you. This is a short paper, think of it as a warm-up for your longer paper due in Week 7.

Video 1

Video 2

Article: The Puzzle of Non-Verbal Communication

Requirements for this assignment:

Your paper should utilize appropriate course material that we have covered in regards to non-verbal communication.

Ensure you address the following topics in your paper:

Pick three areas of interest from the article or video and discuss why you find it interesting, if you have seen any personal examples of it (i.e., someone who covers their mouth while talking, specific gender non-verbals, cultural differences).

This paper should be fun, I would suggest that you read/watch the materials as soon as possible and then start observing others around you for some non-verbal clues.
Interpersonal Skills at Work
Chapters 5 & 6
Interpersonal Communication: A Mindful Approach to Relationships
Chapter 5

For your final Group Project, you will write a paper and create a presentation as a team based on one of the following case study “An Extended Stay.
Your goal is to address the areas of risk and quality improvement related to healthcare/medical errors, as well as to safeguard future patients from having their safety compromised like what occurred in your chosen case study.
Your quality and risk management plan must include:

• Identification of all employees’ roles in your analysis;
• An assessment of what the facility can do going forward to create a culture of quality and safety;

• Provide support for your statements with in-text citations from a minimum of 4 scholarly four of these references must be from outside sources and four may be from course readings, lectures, and textbooks.
• Utilize headings to organize the content in your work.
• Review the grading rubric to see how you will be graded for this
Your presentation should meet the following requirements:
• Be 5 slides in length, not including the title or reference
• Be formatted for a formal presentation including headings per slide, major points per slide, and presentation notes or embedded audio to supplement each slide provided as if you were doing the actual
• Be formatted according to APA
• Cite at least four scholarly two of these references must be from outside sources, and four may be from course readings, lectures, and textbooks. Include citations to support the statements made and for each of the references listed on your reference slide(s).
• Be submitted as a Do not submit the presentation as a PDF file.
• Review the grading rubric to see how you will be graded for this assignment.
Your paper should meet the following requirements:
• Be 5-6 pages in length, not including the cover or reference
• Be formatted according to APA
• Provide support for your statements with in-text citations from a minimum of four scholarly two of these references must be from outside sources and four may be from course readings, lectures, and textbooks.
• Utilize headings to organize the content in your work.
• Review the grading rubric to see how you will be graded for this
Your presentation should meet the following requirements:
• Be 5 slides in length, not including the title or reference
• Be formatted for a formal presentation including headings per slide, major points per slide, and presentation notes or embedded audio to supplement each slide provided as if you were doing the actual
• Be formatted according to APA
• Cite at least four scholarly two of these references must be from outside sources, and two may be from course readings, lectures, and textbooks. Include citations to support the statements made and for each of the references listed on your reference slide(s).
• Be submitted as a Do not submit the presentation as a PDF file.
• Review the grading rubric to see how you will be graded for this assignment.

View Rubric
QIM Group Project Rubric

QIM Group Project Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
Summary of Case Study 20 pts
Full Marks
Full summary of the case study chosen. Describing what happened, what the issue is, etc. Paraphrased properly from the case study.
14 pts
Average
Partial summary of the case study chosen. Only some detail when describing what happened, what the issue is, etc. and/or cut and paste large sections of the “summary” from the case study document.
10 pts
Unsatisfactory
Brief response lacking details and/or missing completely and/or fully cut and paste from case study
0 pts
No Marks / 20 pts
Root-Cause Analysis 20 pts
Full Marks
Presented root causes which applied to the problem statement, used appropriate methods to conduct RCA, presented root cause without bias, with logical categories and exhaustive causes.
14 pts
Average
Presented root causes which did not apply to the problem statement, did not use appropriate methods to conduct RCA, failed to present root cause without bias, without logical categories and/or failed to present exhaustive causes.
10 pts
Unsatisfactory
Brief response lacking details and/or missing completely and/or fully cut and paste from case study
0 pts
No Marks / 20 pts
Recommendations for Improvement 30 pts
Full Marks
Two clear and reasonable recommendations which are supported by the arguments made throughout the paper.
21 pts
Average
Only one clear and reasonable recommendation which are supported by the arguments made throughout the paper and/or two recommendations not supported by the rest of the paper
15 pts
Unsatisfactory
Less than two recommendations and/or recommendations unclear and difficult to follow and/or lacking logical support from the rest of the paper
0 pts
No Marks / 30 pts
Assessment and Commentary 30 pts
Full Marks
Provides a meaningful commentary and full assessment, answering all of the posed questions (who the stakeholders are, comments on culture, etc). Incorporates the material covered this semester.
21 pts
Average
Makes a good effort at a commentary and partial assessment, answering some of the posed questions (who the stakeholders are, comments on culture, etc). and/or fails to incorporates the material covered this semester.
15 pts
Unsatisafactory
Minimal detail, completely lacking, or too difficult to follow.
0 pts
No Marks / 30 pts
Visuals and Fiscal Impact 20 pts
Full Marks
Used sufficient number of graphics/diagrams/pictures to explain things and support analysis in the paper with a financial analysis. Visuals were of appropriate size (large enough to see, not needlessly large to take up space).
14 pts
Average
Used less sufficient number of graphics/diagrams/pictures/financials to explain things and support analysis in the paper. Clearly needed a missing visual. AND/OR Visuals were not of appropriate size (large enough to see, not needlessly large to take up space)
10 pts
Unsatisfactory
Did not include any visuals and/or completely inappropriate visuals (either of size or composition)
0 pts
No Marks / 20 pts
Cohesiveness 20 pts
Full Marks
Ties together information from all sources. Paper flows from one issue to the next
14 pts
Average
Sometimes ties together information from all sources. Paper does not flow – disjointedness is apparent
10 pts
Unsatisfactory
Does not tie together information. Paper does not flow and appears to be created from disparate issues.
0 pts
No Marks / 20 pts
Sources 20 pts
Full Marks
A total of at least 8 sources with at least 4 acceptable scholarly sources, other than the textbook or course material.
14 pts
Average
Less than 8 sources and/or fewer than 4 acceptable scholarly sources other than the textbook or course material.
10 pts
Unsatisfactory
Only textbook/course material used OR completely unacceptable sources
0 pts
No Marks / 20 pts
Writing Mechanics 20 pts
Full Marks
Students have no spelling/grammatical/sentence structure errors. Fewer than 3 errors
14 pts
Average
Students have spelling, grammatical, or sentence structure errors – 3 – 5 errors
10 pts
Unsatisfactory
More than 5 spelling, grammatical, or sentence structure errors
0 pts
No Marks / 20 pts
Formatting & Style 20 pts
Full Marks
All formatting requirements followed
14 pts
Average
Some formatting requirements addressed.
10 pts
Unsatisfactory
Most or all formatting requirements were not followed
0 pts
No Marks / 20 pts
Total Points: 0

you will be expected to know how to familiarize yourself with a range of viewpoints and evidence about a particular topic in order to determine your own thoughts about the topic—and possibly even to convince others to agree with you. Doing this well involves several steps: knowing where to find that range of views and determining which are credible, being able to synthesize information from various types of sources with one another and with your own ideas, and talking with others to develop your own unique perspectives on the topic, just to name a few. The argument-driven, research-supported essay you complete for FYRS will allow you to practice these steps in order to improve your skills of research, argument, synthesis, and source use.

By the end of FYRS, you will have designed and completed a substantive research-driven essay, using sources to help support an argumentative claim for a generalist audience. Each assignment in the class is meant to help you move thoughtfully through a writing process toward the completion of this project. FYRS as a course is intended to help you understand (and have opportunities to practice) a variety of rhetorical moves that are applicable in a variety of majors, workplaces, and community settings.

Specifics: The focus and theme of each project will vary from section to section of FYRS and will be determined by each student’s interests. Research questions and topics will be shaped by conversations between students and instructors and with support from writing center staffers and librarians. Although FYRS is designed so that students can explore a vast range of topics and arguments, each FYRS final project should include/demonstrate the following:

A reasonable argumentative claim that connects, in some way, to the theme of the course section and that works within the scope of approximately 4500 words (~15 pages)
An argument that showcases at least initial understanding of the larger issue(s) that contextualize this argument
A range of well-chosen sources (connected by in-text citations; documented in a works cited page) that help explain the larger context and support your argument
An understanding of how sources are used to shape thoughtful and nuanced conversation
Consideration of how others with reasonable opposing viewpoints might consider your argument
An engaging introduction that showcases how you wish to be perceived as a serious contributor to an already ongoing conversation
An organizational schema for the project as a whole that is clear and well-considered in terms of audience needs
Well-constructed body paragraphs that help move readers toward a better understanding of your argument/topic as a whole
A conclusion that is meaningful, given the goals of your specific argument
A sense of revision throughout the process—in other words, your instructor should be able to see how the initial assignments of the class led to this project, and how this project has developed over time

Again, each project in each section of FYRS will be different by design. However, the criteria listed above (and in the rubric below) provide basic shared expectations.

For your second essay test write a 2-3 page paper describing America’s involvement in World War One. You should include in your essay information from the US and WW1 Powerpoint presentation, the textbook writing , and the video At the end of certain paragraphs use an in-text citation to indicate which source you are using; for example (video,) or (textbook writing assignment,) or (Powerpoint.) List the three sources in a rough bibliography at the end of the paper. Use font size Times-Roman 12 for this writing.

Sources : https://youtu.be/6UmERSpTtJc

Write a 2- to 3-page critique of the research you found that includes responses to the following prompts:

Why did the authors use moderation/mediation in their multiple regression model?
Do you think moderation/mediation is the most appropriate choice? Why or why not?
Did the authors display the results in a figure or table?
Does the results table stand alone? In other words, are you able to interpret the study from it? Why or why not?

The idea is to choose a film, either from those listed on the syllabus (or a film that you clear with me beforehand by email or in person) that is based upon a thesis, which is a single premise, stated in your first two or three sentences which lays out the point of view which you intend to argue in support of throughout the paper. The thesis is the reason you are writing the paper, which is an attempt to inform and convince your reader that this premise is based upon facts gathered from the text you are analyzing, in this case a film. Your thesis statement lets your reader know what to expect from the paper, and lays out the case you intend to make in support of your premise.
Your paper’s title, the first thing that your reader will see, should reflect your thesis. If you are writing a paper on Citizen Kane for example, your paper’s title should NOT BE Citizen Kane. That is the film’s title. Your title should reflect the intent of your argument, your thesis. So, a paper on Citizen Kane that focuses on the film as a reflection of the impact of the loss of a mother’s love on Kane’s emotional development, might be called A Mother’s Love: a Commodity Money Can’t Buy.

The outline for a thesis paper would follow this outline:

* Thesis statement- Lays out your premise clearly in one or two simple sentences.
* Argument 1- Start with your strongest evidence from the film that supports your premise.
* Example 1- A VERY BRIEF descriiption of the scene that you are using as evidence of your first argument.
* Example 2- A VERY BRIEF descriiption of the second scene that you are using as evidence of your first argument.
* Argument 2- Continue, using your next strongest supporting argument.
* Example 1- A VERY BRIEF descriiption of the scene that you are using as evidence of your second argument.
* Example 2- A VERY BRIEF descriiption of the second scene that you are using as evidence of your second argument.
* Argument 3- Continue, using your next strongest supporting argument.
* Example 1- A VERY BRIEF descriiption of the scene that you are using as evidence of your third argument.
* Example 2- A VERY BRIEF descriiption of the second scene that you are using as evidence of your third argument.
* Conclusion- Close your paper by re-asserting your thesis, bringing your arguments back to your original thesis.

All of the ideas in your paper MUST BE YOUR OWN. The only two sources you can use are your brain and the film itself. No citations are necessary, since there will be no outside sources used or allowed. You may consult IMDB.COM only in order to confirm the spelling of the character names and the names of cast and crew members. FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS PAPER, ANY OTHER SOURCES CONSULTED WILL BE CONSIDERED PLAGIARISM, A VIOLATION OF THE CODE OF ACADEMIC CONDUCT RESULTING IN IMMEDIATE FAILURE AND POSSIBLE FURTHER SANCTIONS AND PENALTIES.
I apologize for having to yell with caps, but this is really important. The idea of this paper is to encourage you to generate your own ideas about the film, and lay that out in your own thesis, argue the thesis persuasively using frequent brief examples, and conclude by confidently asserting that you have made your case. This is a means by which you will improve two of the very most desirable skills that employers (and your future professors) will look for in prospective employees and bachelor’s degree students- the ability to analyze data and think critically, and then express these ideas in writing.
Here are some other things to avoid-
Laundry List- Do not start with one idea or thesis and switch in the middle to another thesis, or multiple theses. Stick to your thesis, support it with arguments and examples and drive on straight to your conclusion.
OpinionHomage- You can express your opinion in the course of your analysis and your arguments, but simply trashing or adoring a film is not analysis. One type of opinion paper is an homage, which is based upon arguing that the film is great or a classic. I know this, that is why the film is on the syllabus. As your reader, tell me something new and interesting that you uncovered in your close viewing and analysis of the film.
Review- This is not a thumbs-up or thumbs-down process. See the prior item.
Plot Summary- Do not simply recount what happens in the film. You are to assume that your reader has seen the film. Why would anyone read an analysis of a film they haven’t seen? When referring to a scene in a film it is sufficient to briefly indicate which scene you are referring to, in order to ground your reader through your example. But do not follow the plot in a linear fashion. If you keep saying… And then…and then… at the start of each paragraph, then you are doing a plot summary.

Some formatting rules- The paper should be 3-5 pages typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman 12pt, with 1” margins all around. Your title should be just below the line with your name flush left and the date flush right. And again, it should not be the title of the film. And just so you know, a three page paper has writing on most of all three pages- a paper that ends at the very top of page three is a two page, two sentence paper…

So just give it your best shot, watch the film again, and take notes. Then formulate your thesis, and watch the film one more time, looking for good scenes to use as examples.

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