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D.W. Griffith’s The Birth of a Nation (1915)
1. What are the contrasting ways in which Griffith presents his primary white characters and peripheral black figures in the opening sequences to establish his version of pre-war South and its race relations?
2. Where do you see him using familiar Black stereotypes of the mammy, scheming Mulatto (mixed race), loyal Uncle Tom, sexually threatening Buck?

(below question are about how Griffith generates narrative suspense, momentum and climax to generate viewer’s support for his ‘single story’ about the Civil War and the Reconstruction era.)
3. What parallel lines of action does he build and alternate between in the climax of his film?
4. How does he try to generate audience sympathy for the actions of Ben Cameron and the formation of the clan?
5. Does he present his creation as a creative work or historical truth? Where does he make his claim to be so?

You will choose only ONE of the available pieces below & answer only ONE of the available questions in the form of a 4+ minute video presentation. Again, ONLY ONE QUESTION FOR ONE PIECE. That’s it.
Jericho Brown’s “Say Thank You Say I’m Sorry” https://www.myerberg.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Say-Thank-You-Say-Im-Sorry-Jericho-Brown-poem.pdf
1. What is it that Jericho Brown wants us to say “Thank You” & “I’m Sorry” for? Please explain. Make sure to develop a focused analysis that makes a point and uses evidence (quotes) from the story to illustrate and support. Don’t just simply make a list of examples.
Jamiaica Kincaid’s “Girl”
Girl_by_Jamaica_Kincaid.pdf

1. Why would the “mother figure” in this story speak to her daughter in this manner? Explain what you believe are her motivations. What is she trying to achieve? Make sure to develop a focused analysis that makes a point and uses evidence (quotes) from the story to illustrate and support. Don’t just simply make a list of examples.
Ernest Hemingway’s “Hills Like White Elephants”
Hemingway_Hills+Like+White+Elephants.pdf

1. The reference to “White Elephants” is crucial to this story. Explain why & how. How does it apply? Make sure to develop a focused analysis that makes a point and uses evidence (quotes) from the story to illustrate and support. Don’t just simply make a list of examples.
2. One of the clever mechanisms that Hemingway uses in this story having his characters speak in “code.” Throughout the entire piece, they never say what they truly feel. Why does he do this? What does it say about the nature of their relationship? Make sure to develop a focused analysis that makes a point and uses evidence (quotes) from the story to illustrate and support. Don’t just simply make a list of examples.
3. Many consider Hemingway’s story to be FEMINIST. Do you agree? Why/how? Make sure to develop a focused analysis that makes a point and uses evidence (quotes) from the story to illustrate and support. Don’t just simply make a list of examples.
John Updike’s “A & P”

UpdikeAP.pdf

1. Explain how this particular short story explores the idea of socio-economic divisions & the reasons behind them (Example: Rich vs Poor, Small town vs. Big City).  How does the story show it? Make sure to develop a focused analysis that makes a point and uses evidence (quotes) from the story to illustrate and support. Don’t just simply make a list of examples.
2. This story is considered a classic “coming-of-age story.” As discussed in class, the critical moment in stories like this is when the character makes the transition from innocence to the “real world” & many times it happens via conflict or violence. When does this happen for the main character & why? How do you believe it changed him? Make sure to develop a focused analysis that makes a point and uses evidence (quotes) from the story to illustrate and support. Don’t just simply make a list of examples.
Dorothy Allison’s “Jason Who Will Be Famous.”
AllisonJasonWhoWillBeFamousComplete.pdf

1.  When most people dream of becoming famous, they envision themselves becoming athletes or music/film stars or famous business people and/or inventors or creators. Why then does Jason only envision himself becoming famous through the experience of TRAUMA? By being abducted & kept locked inside a basement for months? Why do you think he believes that’s the only way for him to become famous?  Make sure to develop a focused analysis that makes a point and uses evidence (quotes) from the story and interview to illustrate and support. Don’t just simply make a list of examples.
2. Considering that Jason fits the profile of the “unreliable narrator,” how does this unreliability affect the way you understand the story? Do you believe Jason? Does anything (or everything) need to be questioned due to his unreliability?  Make sure to develop a focused analysis that makes a point and uses evidence (quotes) from the story and interview to illustrate and support. Don’t just simply make a list of examples.
3. Do you see parallels between Jason’s obsession with fame, his twisted fantasy & contemporary society today?  Make sure to develop a focused analysis that makes a point and uses evidence (quotes) from the story and interview to illustrate and support. Don’t just simply make a list of examples.
Greta Gerwig’s Lady Bird.
1. Explore the relationship between Lady Bird & her mother. How does it affect Lady Bird? Make sure to develop a focused analysis that makes a point and uses evidence (quotes) from the story and interview to illustrate and support. Don’t just simply make a list of examples.
2. During the lead up to the film’s release, the film’s writer/director, Greta Gerwig, stated that more “coming-of-age stories” told from a female perspective need to be shared with the world. Why? Because unlike the traditional male coming-of-age story which centers on the idea of obtaining something, she claims that female coming-of-age stories focus more on the idea of “letting go.” So, with that in mind, what is it that Lady Bird has to “let go”? Make sure to develop a focused analysis that makes a point and uses evidence (quotes) from the story and interview to illustrate and support. Don’t just simply make a list of examples.

Important Things to Remember:
Analyzing any work of literature involves making an argument: You must make a claim (thesis) and support it with specific evidence, details, and examples from the text — this means your analysis MUST include quotations from the texts to be successful. Only with careful attention to detail, solid evidence, and careful reasoning will you persuade.
Make sure your video responds specifically to the question you’ve chosen.
A clear position. Are you specific? Does your video follow that claim all the way through to the end? No deviations. No rambling. No “freestyling.”
Have MULTIPLE examples & quotes to defend your position.
*A NOTE ABOUT PLAGIARISM:
DON’T DO IT. Please review the course policy and definition of plagiarism included in the course syllabus. Plagiarism results in failure of the course. There are no exceptions to this course policy.

*Be sure to organize your thoughts ahead of time, but do not record yourself reading a paper. This video is private (only I can see it), but think of it as a product that best represents you and the best of what you can accomplish.

A five minute speech can range between 600 – 900 words depending
on the speaker’s pace.

Do reading of the academic literature on cyber security in a business enviorment. Do I know how much research has been done concerning this topic? Find and skim 5 or 6 peer-reviewed academic studies/dissertations and books that relate to research conducted on this topic. What theoretical bases do these studies employ? What are the findings of these studies? What would my study add to this body of research?

Submit a campaign plan based on your analysis and the inclusion of your new team. Address the role of your digital team, how your team will be developed, what skills are needed, what key elements of the project will be insourced and outsourced, and what tools your team will need to be successful.

Prompt: Based on your Milestone One analysis and the inclusion of your new team, submit a campaign plan. The plan should address the role of your digital team, how your team will be developed, what skills are needed, which key elements of the project will be insourced and outsourced, and what tools your team will need to be successful.

Format: The evaluation should follow these formatting guidelines: 1 to 2 pages in length, double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins, and citations in American Psychological Association (APA) format.

The a-s-s-e-s-s-m-e-n-t will be 1200 words long. Please see the questions shown in
the screenshot. I will send you all info after hired, eg PPTs, student access etc. Please
send a draft in [12hrs-1 day time, day 2, and day 3 as well] + Will need to draft some
questions to ask the teacher and revise base on feedback (Send bk ard in 1-day max)

White Paper for an External Audience
Length: 1200-1600 words
• Graphics: at least three graphics, two of which have to be original
• Format in Citing and Listing Sources: APA
• Number and Sources: at least five sources, at least one of which has to be obtained
through OneSearch

Topic: China’s Chang’e 5 sample return mission to the Moon

Do a newscast of a recent/current astronomical event. You can pretend to be a news anchor or a
reporter.
Describe the recent event (when it happened, where it happened, who detected it, what it was,
etc.)
Explain the impact that this event has had on the field of astronomy and whether or not it
challenges our current understanding of the universe.
A transcript of the video, include you references in the transcript.
Your answers to the reflection questions.
Your references.

Respond the prompt below in no less than two paragraphs (300 words).
Prompt
Arguing is, simply put, trying to help someone thinkdifferently or act differently.
Write about a time when you tried to convince someone to think or do something. What reasons and/or evidence did you offer? Were you successful in your argument? Why or why not? The position you were trying to promote can be something simple like where to go to dinner or more complex like purchasing a car. It can be an everyday experience like persuading someone to go for a jog, or it can be a serious experience like taking lifesaving medications.
In the first paragraph, describe the situation. Focus on what you said or did to persuade the person.
In the second paragraph, analyze your efforts and the experience. Explain why your efforts to convince were or were not successful. In particular, identify how you used the three rhetorical appeals, ethos, pathos, and logos.
Remember to use some form of media and make connections to it in your post.
Grading
Including paragraph one and paragraph two, you should write 300 or more words total.
You may use 1st person as this is a personal experience you are sharing. (Most arguments would NOT use 1st and 2nd person in your writing, however.)
You should use use an image, a video, or some other form of media is essential to earn full points. Consider using your own photographs or media. Insert that media carefully.
Use this example to guide you: Week 4 Study Module Example Week 4 Study Module Example – Alternative Formats

Answer all questions below:

What are the main takeaway points from Madison’s Federalist No. 10?
For example, Factions based on economic differences among people have the potential to be the most durable.
for example, The problem of factions is significantly decreased because all people belong to many different factions and move in and out of them, thus decreasing the likelihood that any one faction would become too powerful.
Name two critiques of pluralism. Name the Authors?
for example, Interest group representation is skewed in favor of those who have political resources and influence.
for example, Most Americans are shut out of the policy-making process, especially demonstrated by the iron triangle.
Note — the purposes of economic interest groups? For example To ensure the economic well-being of their members.
Identify the four broad categories of economic interest groups?
Note — the purposes of noneconomic interest groups? They are concerned about issues of benefit to society as a whole or to large groups of individuals even if they are not members of the group.
Note — the logic of collective action? The view that the costs of large groups collectively organizing are high and the benefits to individual members are relatively low; thus the appeal to rational members is one of deterrence to organizing collectively.
According to the six broad categories of noneconomic interest groups, which one would you classify ACLU in?
Civil rights, government, ideology, public interest, single issue, and religion.
How are the concepts of free riders and collective goods related?
For example, Free riders benefit from collective goods………….
. Define the concept of a collective good? Provide one example.
Among the techniques used by interest groups to obtain their policy preferences, which one is prominent within the policy formation stage of the public policy process? (check policymaking_chart (2).docx in files)
Lobbying, electioneering, education, litigation, media campaigns.
8. How is education used as a means of encouraging the implementation of an interest group’s preferred policies?
Topic: the daily podcast – why ACLU wants to be like the NRA?
Listen and/or read captions through Zoom Meeting Recording:
https://cccconfer.zoom.us/rec/share/sTIBH1LitZCYHrbeSoEPpact7FDBk4hqPbgUN4KS9HwuJwdDkUc2qf3SbGelFiG7.liN9rRrRQatswF56 (the starting BGM is a bit loud, make sure to turn down the volume first)
9. Define lobbying. Indicate who engages in lobbying and who the lobbying targets.
For example, Interest groups lobby policymakers and their staff.
see www.opensecrets.org > menu > influence and lobby > interest group list > by sector
. Why is litigation important for interest groups?
Provide two examples of court cases that had major influences on public policy.

Unit 2 to 9: As you navigate through the microbiology course, collect information specific to your organism. Use the Microorganism Profile Paper General Guidelines and Format to through you in the important information which can include but is not limited to the following:
Type of microorganism you have
Gram reaction (if any), shape and arrangement
Virulence factors
How the organism evades the immune system
Diseases your organism can cause.
How your organism can spread to others
Ways to prevent infection
How your organism will be treated
What a nurse needs to know about your organism
Prepare an APA format typed essay that documents YOUR understanding of the information and how it pertains to your assigned organism. APA is 12 point font Times New Roman with one-inch margins. Include a title and reference page and 3 to 5 content pages (total 5 to 7 pages).
Include at least 4 APA style references from scholarly articles or resources. For each reference, you will provide an in-text citation by providing a quote or paraphrasing the author’s information.
See the Rubric for complete requirements.
Unit 9: Upload your completed APA style paper to the Drop Box located in module 9.
Criteria for success: (Grading Rubric)
1. The student has thoroughly described the structure of the assigned microbe in detail, including the microbiological tools that would be necessary to observe the organism and virulence factors.
2. The student has thoroughly described the infectious disease caused by the assigned microbe, including conditions, duration of infection, complications, and predisposing factors.
3. All aspects concerning the interactions between the microbe and the human immune system were fully addressed. (all items or terms that are listed are described or explained in a very complete manner).
4. All aspects concerning the transmission of the assigned microbe between hosts are fully addressed. An original diagram created by the student is used to address epidemiology.
5. All aspects concerning the chemotherapeutic options for the assigned microbe are fully addressed.
6. All aspects concerning the clinical relevance of the assigned microbe are fully addressed.
7. The student can accurately interpret and communicate information using scientific vocabulary using written and/or graphical means consistently throughout the assignment.
8. The overall presentation is 100% complete, orderly, and demonstrates scholarly achievement including APA format, proper grammar, and punctuation.
9. At least 4 sources have been referenced, cited in-text, and references are from reputable sources.