The purpose of the case study is to examine the attempted resolution of a contemporary conflict – that is either ongoing or that ended in the post-Cold war era (1989-).
It should be approximately 3000 words in length and may be NO MORE than 10% (300 words) more or less than this – ones that fall outside of these limits will be penalized. The word count does not include title, bibliography etc., but means everything from the first word of the introduction to the last word of the conclusion.
You may choose any conflict, from any part of the world, as long as it is either ongoing or ended in the post-Cold War era (1989-)
It may be an inter-state or intra-state conflict (or one where lines are blurred)
With protracted conflicts, it is perfectly acceptable to concentrate on one phase (e.g. the period of a peace process), rather than trying to deal with its whole history
Whichever conflict you choose, it must have a significant conflict resolution component which should be the focus of the case study: e.g., peace negotiations, intervention by a mediator, a peace agreement, a peacekeeping mission or a peacebuilding operation
Aims of the case study
The case study should be an in-depth analysis. We are expecting a critical examination (searching, balanced, reflective) of the following elements of the conflict and its (ongoing, successful or failed) resolution:
Conflict Profile – The origins and principal causes of the conflict
Actors – The direct and indirect participants
Conflict Resolution Processes – The mechanisms and strategies that have been attempted
Evaluation – The relative success or failure of conflict resolution to achieve its objectives
Lessons Learned – Both for the conflict in question, and more widely
Since this is a case study, you may use sub-headings, maps, graphs, tables etc. that you might not do in ordinary essays. However, as with all written assessments, a proper introduction, references, bibliography etc. are still required.
N.B. What we do NOT want is simply a descriptive account of a conflict and its history. The focus should be an analytical study of attempts at a conflict’s resolution – use and analysis of conflict resolution theories and mechanisms, as applied to a specific case, is what will
score the higher marks.
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Lehman brothers bunkrupcy
To what extent was corporate governance responsible for the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers?
There are lots of information sources. One excellent source is the bankruptcy examiner’s report available here: https://web.stanford.edu/~jbulow/Lehmandocs/menu.html. The book ‘Too Big to Fail’ by Andrew Ross Sorkin is also good.
Please add a variety of sources and use all the aspects of corporate governance within the coursework
Theatre and big business
Choose one question of the three questions :
1. In the early 20th century, psychology and optimization often encountered each other and “in the process, performance, bodywork, economy and knowledge of the psyche forged a connection.” (ROTHE) Discuss the relationship between innovations in the management of “human performance” in workplaces at this time and the work of ANY TWO of the following artists: The Tiller Girls, Les ballets russes, Bertolt Brecht, Vsevolod Meyerhold.
2. Whilst Brecht’s Epic Theatre asks the audience to actively imagine change, Boal’s Theatre of the Oppressed asks them to actively create change. Compare the relationship to business practices and working conditions in the work of Brecht and Boal. Support your discussion with close reference to AT LEAST ONE play by Brecht AND AT LEAST TWO examples of Theatre of the Oppressed in action.
3. “Flexible working is a way of working that suits an employee’s needs” (GOV.UK WEBSITE). Do you agree with this statement? Discuss who benefits from the flexible economy with respect to any TWO of the following: Kathrin Röggla’s we never sleep, Rimini Protokoll’s Annual Share Holders’ Meeting, Pilvi Takala’s The Trainee.
Building my Own Ethos
Compose a 450-500 word message to your audience of college students briefly teaching them about plagiarism, its consequences, and its impact on a writer’s authority. Your educational message should inspire them to build their own ethos by demonstrating your ethos in the way you composed the message to them.
Vidant Health
Case Study 1: Vidant Health
In the Ethics and Professionalism for Healthcare Managers text, the authors highlights two cases for your consideration (pages 134–140).
Review one of the case studies. Utilize and directly refer to these resources as you address the questions associated with the case study of your choice. Your personal resource list, compiled in the first discussion in Units 1 and 2, will be useful for analyzing this case study as well.
Follow APA guidelines to cite and reference all of your resource materials in your work. Refer to the Health Care Administration Undergraduate Program Library Guide for assistance.
Response Guidelines
Respond to the main discussion posts of at least two learners as early in the week as possible to allow for continuing conversation. Compare and comment on the management actions chosen by your peers with your own. Offer constructive comments, ask questions, and thank your peers for additional insights you gained from their compositions.
The Case of the Techno Ankle
Case Information
Dr. Shane Aidan was frustrated! He was a well-respected orthopedic surgeon, but this case was becoming more and more perplexing. Fiona Macfee, a 40-year-old woman, broke both bones in her ankle in a skating accident. Repairing her ankle required two successful surgeries. However, the surgical wound would not heal. Consequently, Dr. Aidan ordered a negative pressure using a vacuum assisted closure (VAC) machine to assist in her healing. Past experience led him to believe that it would speed healing in a case like Fiona’s.
Something was clearly different about this case. Although Fiona had home care with wound specialist nurses, her progress in healing was slow. In addition, Fiona complained about the quality of care. Dr. Aidan wondered whether the specialists were contributing to the lack of healing progress. His fear was substantiated when he receive a call from Fiona. She reported that a new wound care specialist came to her home and changed the position of the dressing. However, the nurse applied the dressing to healthy tissue instead of correct site. The result was that Fiona experienced an incredible pain in her ankle. She turned off the machine but was unable to make contact with anyone from the agency that was supposed to care for her. She asked for an evaluation of her ankle and a new referral for her care.
Dr. Aidan was also concerned about the loss of credibility to his practice and even considered the potential of a lawsuit. He decided to take control of the technology dilemma.
He called a meeting during Fiona’s next appointment. Attendees were representatives from the company that created the technology, wound care specialists from the home health agency, his office staff nurse, and Dr. Aidan. Using Fiona’s ankle as a prop, the representatives discussed the purpose of the machine and how to change the dressings correctly. They also observed a new wound care specialist (not the one who was responsible for the error) as she applied the dressing and offered suggestions.
Both Dr. Aidan and his staff nurse asked questions about how the technology applied to Fiona’s particular wound and how to enhance future healing. After serving as the prop, Fiona asked her questions about the treatment and her healing. In the end, all those who attended felt more knowledgeable about the application of this technology to Fiona’s case. However, Fiona was not impressed.
Commentary on the Case
Why did Dr. Aidan set up a multi-staff conference?
Consider Dr. Aidan’s dilemma. He was relying on technology to assist healing in a difficult case. However, he was not in charge of all aspects of her treatment. He relied on the integrity of the wound care specialist team and their knowledge of this technology. However, because her healing was slow, he had concerns about the home health wound care specialists and their contribution to the slow healing. Before the incident, he was considering changing agencies. When the incident happened, the action was to get all parties together and do some technology calibration. This might ensure that all parties involved in Fiona’s care were working together through common knowledge.
Dr. Aidan might also be concerned about a potential lawsuit and its effect on his practice. The ability to bring all the participants in Fiona’s care together would allow them to communicate and create better understanding, which might mediate any future harm. Dr. Aidan hoped that Fiona would view this meeting as quality assurance on her behalf—a perception that might prevent her from consulting an attorney. In addition, Dr. Aidan could verify that the wound care specialists had the most current information on the technology. This knowledge could give Fiona assurance that her home care would contribute to her healing rather than cause further harm.
Which ethics theories and principles apply to this case?
In this case, the theory of deontology is at work. Even though the bones had healed, Dr. Aidan still had a duty to the patient. He felt obligated to make sure that Fiona could resume her normal life. This duty included the complete healing of her surgical wounds. Calling a meeting of the professionals who contributed to Fiona’s care and verifying that these professionals had correct information on the technology was one way to demonstrate active deontology.
While deontology is the most obvious theory at play here, also consider utilitarianism. Dr. Aidan was concerned about making the best decision for his practice. Having a meeting at his office during a patient’s appointment meant that he incurred costs. For example, he did not see other patients during the meeting. However, using a cost/benefit analysis based on utilitarian principles, he determined that the cost of holding a meeting was well worth the benefit of preventing future problems. In addition, he could save thousands of dollars in lost revenue by preventing a lawsuit.
With respect to principles, beneficence and nonmaleficence were evident. Dr. Aidan wanted to prevent future harm to Fiona by ensuring the correct use of wound care technology. Before he prescribed this technology, he wanted to be sure that it prevented harm by increasing healing time. In terms of beneficence, Dr. Aidan made the decision to take time out of his practice to have this meeting. While this action was not required, it demonstrated his concern for the patient and her healing. He also hoped that Fiona would view his actions as taking extra steps to benefit her care.
Another principle to consider in this case is autonomy. The autonomy of the professionals was respected because they were allowed time to ask questions and gain knowledge necessary for the correct use of the technology. However, Fiona’s autonomy was not a priority. During the appointment, she acted more as a prop than as a person. However, at the end of the conference, she was allowed to ask questions, which demonstrated some level of respect for her as a person.
Will this conference change Dr. Aidan’s decisions about technology?
Dr. Aidan needed to consider future decisions about the use of technology based on ethics and economics. From an ethics view, he will weigh benefit to the patient with potential harm. As he learned in this case, technology, when used improperly, can add to a patient’s problems rather than promote healing. It can also result in legal action if not properly used.
From an economics view, Dr. Aidan must also be careful not to succumb to the “lure of the latest.” That means he will have to weigh the cost of immediately obtaining the newest technology versus the benefit of this technology for his patients. He will also have to remember that newer is not always better. Again, he must base his decisions on research and practical wisdom rather than on the influence of a well-spoken sales representative.
Global Health Paper
Useful Resources:
APA Citation Guide
The purpose of this assignment is to gain global health perspective of public health topics and to learn how to write a public health goal statement. See link below for a list of countries/health topics (no other alternative countries/topics allowed). Students will then write a brief paper fulfilling all of the requirements below.
Global Health paper topics – You must choose a topic from this list. No other topics will be allowed
Technical Requirements:
500-750 words (not including in text citations or reference list)
Double-spaced, 12 point Times New Roman font, 1” margins, essay format
Less than 20% of the word count should be direct quotes
Submit to the correct link in assignments. This uploads your paper to TurnItIn a plagiarism detection device. See plagiarism information under Institutional Policies.
Correct spelling, grammar, and sentence structure
Use APA referencing style. Must cite all sources of information. See APA Style Citation Guide in Canvas.
Do not need to include APA formatting (for example, title page, running head, or abstract)
All information must be accurate
Use current (within 10 years), peer-reviewed journal articles (example: Journal of the American Medical Association) or non-partisan data (example: World Health Organization). Be wary of non-credible sources or biased sources.
1 reference must be a peer-reviewed journal article published within the past 10 years
All information must be from reputable and reliable academic sources
Note: Governmental publications, such as the MMWR, are credible but do not qualify as peer-reviewed journal articles. Peer-reviewed journal articles are externally reviewed for accuracy and content.
Students who submit a paper written on a topic other that one approved/assigned by the instructor will automatically receive a 50% point deduction.
Content Requirements:
Background information about the country in 1 paragraph (This is your introduction paragraph)
Include at least 3 different pieces of background information that are relevant to public health.
These 3 pieces of background information should be related to social, political, and economic determinants of health and how they contribute to population health and health inequities in your given country.
Some examples may include access to health services, population distribution by age, human rights and/or political issues, economic issues such as poverty, urban or rural distribution of population, social, religious, or cultural norms as it pertains to your topic. The connection to your topic should be made obvious.
This section should not deal directly with your health problem. Rather, it should help the reader understand your country from an outsider’s perspective, yet be relevant to public health, in general.
Brief description of the health problem in 1 – 2 paragraphs
First, define the health problem
Second, include risk factors (causes) and consequences (effects) for the health problem, specific to your country.
Last, include at least 2 pieces of epidemiologic data published within the past 10 years on the health issue and within the country of interest, which may include incidence rates, prevalence rates, and/or death rates. These two pieces of data should take the form of numbers.
At least one reference for this section must be from a peer-reviewed journal article published within the last 10 years.
Brief description of prevention strategies in 1 paragraph
Include at least 1 primary, 1 secondary, and 1 tertiary prevention strategy for this health issue in your country.
Identify each prevention strategy as primary, secondary or tertiary prevention.
Create an original goal statement (1-2 sentences) that addresses a way to improve the health problem/improve health. It must follow the structure as described below by being concise, measurable, specific, and realistic. In addition, it must include the following:
Who is the target population? All citizens of country does not represent a specific target population.
What is the health problem? Choose just one problem to address in your one
How much change (represented by a percent) do you anticipate? Tip: A 10% change within 10 years is a realistic goal for developed nations, such as the U.S. If your country is developing, then you may expect less change in 10 years.
By when will the change occur? This should be represented by a specific end date, not a range.
Realism. If you are unsure about a goal’s realism, I recommend you review goal statements from Healthy People 2020: http://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topicsobjectives2020/)
Example goal statement for the problem of Hearing loss among German elderly adults, leading to social isolation:
Our goal is to improve the identification of hearing loss in elderly adults. German adults between the ages of 70 – 85 (who) will experience an increase hearing screenings (what) by 10% (how much) within the next 10 years (by when).
Notice the goal statement includes the 4 required components: who, what, how much, and by when. It is also realistic.
Conclusion paragraph: Now, we want to look more broadly at the impact of globalization on global burdens of disease.
Describe the impact of globalization on worldwide population health, broadly, not just specific to your chosen country or health issue.
Describe how globalization helps andhinders health.
Scholarly Paper
Assignment/Task: Prepare a scholarly paper of around 4000+ words that examines an aspect of
curriculum theory, development, implementation and/or innovation based on your own context
(subject chosen in negotiation with the module coordinator). Your scholarly paper can be based
on an actual curriculum document; curriculum activity (reviewing an implementation of a named
curriculum); analysis of a curriculum approach/perspective or a research article related to your
own context or subject concentration. This work will constitute 70% of the student’s final grade.
Note that it is essential to understand what the task is and what the accompanying requirements
are. The length or word count of the paper can be 10% above or below the recommended word
count.
Note also that your scholarly paper can be structured according to your personal preference
provided the key elements such as the introduction, identification and analysis of key concepts
and conclusion are amply covered and coherently presented.
Where can I find a curriculum document or a research article?
You can find a research report or curriculum document from a variety of sources:
– The University library/other libraries: The University library has a wide range of academic and
professional journals which you can access online. See the BUiD Library website.
– Other libraries: If you have access to other libraries near you, you may be able to find journal
articles or research reports for the activity.
– Your School/Workplace: Your school has a wide range of curriculum and national education
policy documents which you can use. It is also possible that the organization/school has a
database or records of research reports on curriculum documents, gained through research it
conducted on its practices and other related areas. If this opportunity exists, you may be able to
identify an appropriate document/article which you can use as a basis for the assignment.
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However, you would need to seek permission from your organisation before using them as some
may involve confidential materials.
– The Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ): This website holds a wide range of professional
and academic journals that can be accessed free online. It is possible for you to find research
articles that are relevant to your specialty or area of interest. http://www.doaj.org/
Note that the scholarly paper can be approached differently once the key components are amply
covered; however, the following is a suggested structure that can help you to work through each
of the articles to be critiqued:
The following is a suggested structure that can help you to work through your paper:
1. Basic information: name/student ID; Title of the topic including author(s)
2. Abstract: a summary of your research paper which can be approximately 150-250 words
long. (optional but recommended)
3. Introduction: What is your paper about? What is the context? How is it structured? Your
introduction should be a broad statement of your scholarly paper which should include
the background and context of the paper, clearly stating the questions/aim/objective and
rationale or justification for your choice of document, article, activity or approach for
analysis. What aspect of curriculum development would your paper focus on? Would it
focus on the Curriculum Objectives? Teaching and Learning? Curriculum implementation?
Curriculum Evaluation? A whole curriculum? Etc? The introduction should also provide a
roadmap for your paper; mentioning the main ideas and how the overall paper is
structured.
4. Literature Review: Depending on your preferred structure, this could be part of the
introduction or a stand-alone section. What is the existing key literature related to your
topic and how will this inform your paper? In this section, you should identify relevant
literature and discuss the different perspectives presented. The section should show clear
evidence that you clearly understand the current knowledge and debates relevant to the
concepts in your assignment. For example, if your paper is an analysis of a science
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curriculum in Dubai, your literature could search for papers on science curriculum
generally; at a particular level (year level) and context (e.g. GCC, UAE, Dubai); focus (whole
curriculum, the philosophy, objectives, effectiveness of curriculum etc). You would also
need to show informed understanding of the perspectives and level at which you
agree/disagree with them and aspects you intend to use (or modify) to inform your paper.
It is important to be strategic in selecting the literature to be used and best to focus on a
few (7-10) references to be able to have a succinct analysis and critique while indicating
awareness of the vast literature out there (use the most current literature). Note that the
relevance of the references to the context of your paper is more important than the total
number of references used.
5. Body: The body of your paper can be divided into several sections depending on whether
it is a curriculum document, an activity or a research article. If it is a curriculum document,
it can be divided according to the sections in the curriculum, e.g.
Aims/Objectives/Learning Outcomes, content etc. In the case of a research article, the
different components of the research should be identified and described. The body of
your assignment should identify and critically discuss the main perspective, concepts
and/or theoretical underpinnings of the article or curriculum document aided by your
reading and understanding of the approaches and perspectives we have been discussing
in the module.
The section should also show clear evidence that you clearly understand the current
knowledge and debates relevant to concepts and approaches in curriculum design and
development. You would need to show informed understanding of the
perspectives/approaches used in your chosen document and show how these are linked
to the debate. You may develop a set of key questions to guide the coverage of this
section, for example: What are the key components of the document? What are the
conceptual underpinning? Which approach or theory is used? Is this approach
appropriate? What alternative approaches could be used and why?
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6. Discussion: This section requires a reflective and critical examination/analysis of the
appropriateness of the approaches and perspectives used in each of the aspects of the
document, activity or article drawing on your own experience, literature and other
authentic and verifiable sources and should be appropriately referenced (both in-text and
list of references). Your critical examination should conclude with taking a
position/stand/view about the entire curriculum document/article/approach which may
include agreeing, challenging, proposing etc based on evidence drawn from your own
experience and authentic source.
7. Overall Presentation, Referencing and Written Style: Has my scholarly paper adhered to
the recommended presentation format and adequately referenced using appropriate
referencing style (both in-text and list of references)? Clarity and appropriate structuring
of the paper: identifies context, aims, objectives, rationale etc. Paper should be correctly
referenced (both in-text and list of references) using appropriate referencing style
consistently across the paper as well as effectively communicated using suitable concepts
and terminologies.
8. How many references? How many references should I use to support my scholarly
paper? Again, it is essential to focus more on the quality of the paper; draw on relevant
and up-to-date references to support the literature review, theoretical underpinning,
methodology and other sections of the paper. The relevance and appropriateness of the
references used in the paper should be the main priorities rather than the number of
references. However, paper should draw on at least 10 relevant references
materials Engineering
Explain the following properties:
– Young´s modulus
– yield strength
– tensile strength
– fracture toughness
– thermal conductivity
– specific heat capacity
– thermal expansion coefficient
– electrical resistivity
– embodied energy.
You find the definitions in CES EduPack in Datasheet windows. Click i – link for property you want to study.
If you can’t find definitions in CES Datasheet, try to find them in the net from the reliable source.
Explain the decision-making process the trainees will need to apply to this case.
You were invited to conduct an in-service on Managerial Epidemiology and Decision Making in Healthcare to newly hired employees. Please develop 3-5 minutes educational presentation offering the trainees insight on:
1. Why they need to know about Managerial Epidemiology (offer minimum one real-life example)
2. What type of data and studies they should be familiar with in order to be successful at their jobs (offer minimum one example of a study design and the data that will be collected; explain how this information is applicable to the managerial functions)
3. Create a short managerial issue case (for example, week 4 discussion activity:(Cannot be used for your assignment) Your faculty (the hospital you work for Board of Directors’ representative) is interested in developing a cardiac care unit. The Board believes offering specialized care for patient’s with cardiac diseases will meet an unmet need in the community but want to be sure they are making the right decision. You are directed to identify the current and future need for cardiac services based on the community population characteristics and current use of cardiac services at your hospital.) and explain how the trainees will develop good decisions to solve it:
-List all types of evidence they will need to collect, explain why;
-Name the epidemiological data, studies, and metrics the trainees will need to support the decision-making process, explain why.
-Explain the decision-making process the trainees will need to apply to this case.
4. List your own decisions and solutions for the case.
Do the lenses provide contrasting interpretations of the play?
Critical analysis essay on Hamlet
This is your third assessment for feedback and a grade. This assessment is worth 15% of your course grade.
It is time to demonstrate your knowledge of literary lenses by writing a critical analysis essay. Your essay will be 1000-1500 words using two critical lenses to analyze how the concept of resilience is addressed in Hamlet.
You will be guided through the essay writing process. You will be submitting your essay outline for feedback and incorporating the feedback you receive before proceeding to write your essay.
Your teacher will assess your work using the following rubric. Before submitting your assessment, review the rubric to ensure that you are meeting the success criteria to the best of your ability.
Step 1: Prewriting stage
In the next few steps, you will develop an outline for your critical analysis essay. You will then submit your outline to your teacher for feedback.
You should not proceed with writing your essay until you receive and incorporate your teacher’s feedback.
Choose your lenses
Now, choose the two lenses that you feel most comfortable applying to Hamlet. Use this chart entitled “Literary lenses chart” to help you make your decision. Press “Literary lenses chart”(Opens in a new window) to access the chart.
Filling out the chart will help you decide which two literary lenses will reveal the most insights about resilience in the play. The details you add to the chart will also make creating your essay outline much easier.
Step 2: Prewriting stage
Having decided on two literary lenses, compare and contrast how they interpret the play.
Do the lenses provide contrasting interpretations of the play?
Do the lenses provide complementary interpretations of the play?
How well do the lenses work together?
You may find it helpful to use one of the following graphic organizers: “Two literary lenses: Compare and contrast chart” or “Two literary lenses: Venn diagram”
Press “Two literary lenses: Compare and contrast chart(click link to download Word document)” to access the first organizer.
Press “Two literary lenses: Venn diagram(click link to download Word document)” to access the second organizer.
Step 3: Prewriting stage
Now that you have explored how the two literary lenses interpret the play (in particular the concept of resilience), develop a thesis statement for your essay.
Your thesis statement should state your point of view on how resilience is addressed in the play drawing on insights from both literary lenses.
You will be adding your thesis statement to your essay outline in the next step.
Step 4: Prewriting stage
Develop your essay outline
Revisit the feedback you have received in the course so far. Consider what you can incorporate into this outline. What can you carry forward from that learning opportunity? After reviewing the feedback you received, complete the “Critical analysis essay outline (for submission)”. Press “Critical analysis essay outline (for submission)(click link to download Word document)” to access the document.
Remember to make note of direct quotations and external sources using MLA style so that you can easily add them to your essay in the writing stage. Please do not copy direct (word-for-word) quotations from this course. Before engaging with the guided writing process that follows, be sure to review the Citing Sources section of Start here – Student Resources on the course home page. You can also review the same information regarding the MLA citation style in the following document entitled “MLA Citation Guide(Opens in a new window)” that you encountered in Learning Activity 1.5
Step 5: Responding and Revising stages
Review and incorporate feedback
Review the feedback you have received on your essay outline and consider the following questions:
Do you need to modify your thesis statement? How?
What do you need to add or modify in your outline?
Are your supporting examples sufficient?
Make any necessary changes to your essay outline.
Step 6: Writing stage
Now that you have incorporated the feedback from your teacher, it’s time to write the first draft of your essay.
Your essay should be 1000-1500 words long in a 12-point, professional-looking font (e.g. Arial, Helvetica, or Times New Roman are a few suggestions) and double-spaced. All of your sources should be properly cited using MLA style. You should include a Works Cited page.
Step 7: Editing stage
Time to check your draft. It’s a good idea not to just read it over, but read it aloud. Chances are good that if you stumble, you will catch the error you have made. Here is an editing checklist:
I have a clear and arguable thesis statement.
I have stayed on topic.
I have used linking phrases to connect my paragraphs.
I have used transition words to connect sentences where needed.
I use present tense to describe literary action.
I avoid the passive voice.
My spelling and punctuation are correct.
My sentence structure is effective.
My choice of words produces a clear meaning.
My level of language is appropriate for the topic and audience.
Step 8: Return to Responding and Revising stages
Ask a peer to review your draft
If possible, ask a peer or relative to read your essay and fill out the “Peer editing checklist“ for your compare and contrast essay. Press “Peer editing checklist(Click to download Word doc)” to access the document.
Step 9: Presenting stage
Before submitting your work, review the rubric to ensure that you are meeting the success criteria to the best of your ability. Press the tabs to examine the success criteria and expectations.