To what extent, and in what ways has the response of the Coronavirus impacted the initial spread in The United States.

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Find at least 4 primary source documents related to the prompt, must be from a credible source.

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Description

Fill out the template attached

Summary: I will give you the DBQ question. The assignment requires you to research and include primary sources that are related directly to the DBQ question.

Prompt: To what extent, and in what ways has the response of the Coronavirus impacted the initial spread in The United States.

The specifics, step by step:

Step 1: Then write a thesis in response to the prompt.

Step 2: Find at least 4 primary source documents related to the prompt, must be from a credible source. 1 source will be your journal entry. (If your journal entry does not respond to the prompt, make sure to rewrite it so it does. If you did not do that assignment, make sure to do it.)

➔ 1 Visual Image

➔ 1 Graph/Chart

➔ 2 Written Primary Source

Step 3: FOR EACH SOURCE, provide:

– An MLA citation (author, name of webpage, name of site, accessed date, web address)

– A written explanation of how this document could be used to support your thesis.

– Address and explain one part for each document: context, audience, purpose, or point of view

Keep in mind:

– Any excerpts should be short and concise! A document should be no more than 2-3 paragraphs of text. Use ellipses (…) to indicate when you have taken an excerpt from a longer passage.

  

5 Primary Sources- from the time   period

Unacceptable sources

 

Visual Images Acceptable (pick 1):

● Photos and other images

● Political cartoons

● Works of art

Written Sources Acceptable (pick 2):

● Letters

● Speeches

● Text of legislation

● Interviews

● Newspaper articles/editorials (from   the time period)

● Pamphlets/Brochures

Also Include:

● Graph/chart from the time period   (1)

● Your journal entry (1)

Webpages where the author is not stated, there may be validity questions   about the source. Ask me if you have doubts about whether or not a source is   acceptable.

Guided Document Analysis Questions

Section I: The Question

1. What is the essay prompt asking you to do?

a. Rewrite the prompt in your own words.

b. Ask yourself, what is the essay going to be about?

Section II: Finding and Examining the Documents

2. Since this historical event is still ongoing, brainstorm all the events that have led us to be in our current situation. This will be considered your historical background.

  1. Based on       your historical background, what are you now going to be looking for when       researching documents? https://prohomeworkhelpers.com/essayquestions/

b. Do the documents support your argument?

i. Are they a reliable source?

Section III: Sourcing

3. Part of your project will be to source the document. The following questions can guide you to source the document.

i. What is this source about?

ii. What can I learn about the person or group that produced the document?

iii. Who is the intended audience? What’s the culture like?

iv. How might the context affect the content of the source?

v. Who wrote the document? What is the author’s qualifications, background, expertise? What is the social position of the author? What religion, gender, and class is the author?

vi. Why was the document written? What is the intent of the author? What perspective or point of view is presented? Why does the author hold that point of view? What are the “loaded” words (clues to bias)?

Can you believe this document? Does the point of view impact the message?

NEED ASSIGNMENT BY 4/21/2021….PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS….NO PLAGARISM….NURSING COURSE

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Assessment 1 Instructions: Applying Ethical Principles

  • Develop a solution to a specific ethical dilemma faced by a health care professional by applying ethical principles. Describe the issues and a possible solution in a 3-5-page paper.

    Introduction

    Whether you are a nurse, a public health professional, a health care administrator, or in another role in the health care field, you must base your decisions on a set of ethical principles and values. Your decisions must be fair, equitable, and defensible. Each discipline has established a professional code of ethics to guide ethical behavior. In this assessment, you will practice working through an ethical dilemma as described in a case study. Your practice will help you develop a method for formulating ethical decisions.

    Demonstration of Proficiency

    By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the course competencies through the following assessment scoring guide criteria:

    • Competency 1: Apply information literacy and library research skills to obtain scholarly information in the field of health care.
      • Apply academic peer-reviewed journal articles relevant to an ethical problem or issue as evidence to support an analysis of the case.
    • Competency 3: Apply ethical principles and academic standards to the study of health care.
      • Summarize the facts in a case study and use the three components of an ethical decision-making model to analyze an ethical problem or issue and the factors that contributed to it.
      • Discuss the effectiveness of the communication approaches present in a case study.
      • Discuss the effectiveness of the approach used by a professional to deal with problems or issues involving ethical practice in a case study.
      • Apply ethical principles to a possible solution to an ethical problem or issue described in a case study.
    • Competency 4: Write for a specific audience, in appropriate tone and style, in accordance with Capella’s writing standards.
      • Write clearly and logically, with correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.
      • Write following APA style for in-text citations, quotes, and references.
    Instructions

    Note: The requirements outlined below correspond to the grading criteria in the scoring guide. At a minimum, be sure to address each point. In addition, you are encouraged to review the performance-level descriptions for each criterion to see how your work will be assessed.

    For this assessment, develop a solution to a specific ethical dilemma faced by a health care professional. In your assessment:

    1. Access the Ethical Case Studies media piece to review the case studies you will be using for this assessment.
      • Select the case most closely related to your area of interest and use it to complete the assessment.
        • Note: The case study may not supply all of the information you need. In such cases, you should consider a variety of possibilities and infer potential conclusions. However, please be sure to identify any assumptions or speculations you make.
      • Include the selected case study in your reference list, using proper APA style and format. Refer to the Evidence and APA section of the Writing Center for guidance.
    2. Summarize the facts in a case study and use the three components of an ethical decision-making model to analyze an ethical problem or issue and the factors that contributed to it.
      • Identify which case study you selected and briefly summarize the facts surrounding it. Identify the problem or issue that presents an ethical dilemma or challenge and describe that dilemma or challenge.
      • Identify who is involved or affected by the ethical problem or issue.
      • Access the Ethical Decision-Making Model media piece and use the three components of the ethical decision-making model (moral awareness, moral judgment, and ethical behavior) to analyze the ethical issues.
        • Apply the three components outlined in the Ethical Decision-Making Model media.
      • Analyze the factors that contributed to the ethical problem or issue identified in the case study.
        • Describe the factors that contributed to the problem or issue and explain how they contributed.
    3. Apply academic peer-reviewed journal articles relevant to an ethical problem or issue as evidence to support an analysis of the case. 
      • In addition to the readings provided, use the Capella library to locate at least one academic peer-reviewed journal article relevant to the problem or issue that you can use to support your analysis of the situation. The How Do I Find Peer-Reviewed Articles? library guide will help you locate appropriate references.
        • Cite and apply key principles from the journal article as evidence to support your critical thinking and analysis of the ethical problem or issue.
        • Review the Think Critically About Source Quality resource.
          • Assess the credibility of the information source.
          • Assess the relevance of the information source.
    4. Discuss the effectiveness of the communication approaches present in a case study.
      • Describe how the health care professional in the case study communicated with others.
      • Assess instances where the professional communicated effectively or ineffectively.
      • Explain which communication approaches should be used and which ones should be avoided.
      • Describe the consequences of using effective and non-effective communication approaches.
    5. Discuss the effectiveness of the approach used by a professional to deal with problems or issues involving ethical practice in a case study.
      • Describe the actions taken in response to the ethical dilemma or issue presented in the case study.
      • Summarize how well the professional managed professional responsibilities and priorities to resolve the problem or issue in the case.
      • Discuss the key lessons this case provides for health care professionals.
    6. Apply ethical principles to a possible solution to an ethical problem or issue described in a case study.
      • Describe the proposed solution.
      • Discuss how the approach makes this professional more effective or less effective in building relationships across disciplines within his or her organization.
      • Discuss how likely it is the proposed solution will foster professional collaboration.
    7. Write clearly and logically, with correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.
      • Apply the principles of effective composition.
      • Determine the proper application of the rules of grammar and mechanics.
    8. Write using APA style for in-text citations, quotes, and references.
      • Determine the proper application of APA formatting requirements and scholarly writing standards.
      • Integrate information from outside sources into academic writing by appropriately quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing, following APA style.

    Example Assessment: You may use the following to give you an idea of what a Proficient or higher rating on the scoring guide would look like:

    Additional Requirements

    Your assessment should also meet the following requirements:

    • Length: 3–5 typed, double-spaced pages, not including the title page and reference page.
    • Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
    • APA tutorial: Use the APA Style Paper Tutorial [DOCX] for guidance.
    • Written communication: Use correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
    • References: Integrate information from outside sources to include at least two references (the case study and an academic peer-reviewed journal article) and three in-text citations within the paper.
    • APA format: Follow current APA guidelines for in-text citation of outside sources in the body of your paper and also on the reference page.

    If you would like assistance in organizing your assessment, or if you simply have a question about your assessment, do not hesitate to ask faculty or the teaching assistants in the NHS Learner Success Lab for guidance and suggestions.

  • SCORING GUIDE

    Use the scoring guide to understand how your assessment will be evaluated.

    VIEW SCORING GUIDE

MGMT314: Unethical Behaviors in Organizations

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APUS INNOVATION IN TECHNOLOGY EFFORTS:  IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION FOR OUR STUDENTS:

As part of the APUS efforts for innovation in technology, your instructor has created news feed links that are specific to the subject of business. Both of the yellow titles below are links to separate news articles about business. Each week you are required to find one news article (From either link below) that relates to your personal interests and discuss how that article relates to our weekly material. Tell your instructor what the article was about and how the article relates to our learning content this week. Be creative with your thoughts on how you link the article to our course material). You should post the evaluation of the article at the end of your response to the discussion questions each week (Include this section as part of your 250-word response).

http://www.bloomberg.com/live

http://feeds.reuters.com/reuters/businessNews

 What are some of the common types of unethical behaviors in organizations?  Why should leaders monitor these behaviors? What types of leaders implement ethical directives best?
 

In what ways do unethical behaviors increase organizational costs? What are some of the common costs associated with unethical behavior? 

 Instructions:  Your initial post should be at least 250 words. 

Hmework

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Assignment 1

Discuss the following questions and submit as an attachment in a 500 word APA formatted paper by Wednesday 11:59 pm: 1. What is Blockchain? 2. What are Blockchain’s potential applications in organizational functions such as human resource management, accounting, and supply chain management. You are required to cite this week’s assigned readings in your paper. You may also cite external sources if you wish. Use the following headings to organize your paper: Introduction, Question 1, Question 2, Conclusion, References.

Submit your paper as a Word attachment in the discussion forum. I often provide feedback within the paper and will not grade your post unless you submit it as an attachment. Your response to the discussion prompt should contain a minimum of 500 words and it should be submitted no later than Wednesday before 11:59 pm EST.  Your response should be formatted in APA style and reference each of this week’s readings.

The following guidelines are used to grade your discussion papers:

1. Discussion posts are worth 50 points each week. Forty points for the student’s initial discussion post paper, 5 points each for peer response posts.  Your two peer replies should contain a minimum of 150 words each and should be submitted no later than Sunday before 11:59 pm EST. 

2. The following point allocations are used to grade all discussion papers: 10 points APA style, 10 points use of required readings, 10 points content, 10 points scholarly writing/grammar/structure. Failure to cite each week’s required readings will result in an automatic 5-point deduction. Failure to provide in-text citations of paraphrased and quoted material will result in an automatic 10-point deduction.

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Assignment 2

 

Excel is probably the most popular spreadsheet software for PCs. Why? What can we do with this package that makes it so attractive for modeling efforts?

Note: The first post should be made by Wednesday 11:59 p.m., EST.

Discussion 2- Management Leadership

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 Case: The Ring of Gyges

 What would you do with the power of invisibility? Would you spy on your favorite celebrity, pull pranks, or sneak into movies? Would you rob banks, harm your enemies, or commit murder? Where would it end? In this discussion, you will explore ideas of ethical self-governance and the responsibility of leaders. These are considerations you can apply in your future career should you ever find yourself in a position with unchecked power. To complete this discussion, first, read pages 3–6 in The Ring of Gyges, then, for your initial post, address all of the following questions in 1–2 sentences each:

  1. What would you do if you had the ring?
  2. What do you think most people would do with the ring?
  3. What criteria would you use to determine ethical and unethical uses for the ring? How would you control your own behavior with the knowledge that you can’t get caught and there would be no lawful consequences?
  4. It could be said that leaders today have the power of the ring to hide information from the public. Is this a good or bad thing? Why?

  Your active participation in the discussion forums is essential to your overall success. Discussion questions are designed to help you make meaningful connections between the course content and the larger concepts and goals of the course. These discussions offer you the opportunity to express your own thoughts, ask questions for clarification, and gain insight from your classmates’ responses and instructor’s guidance. 

Requirements for Discussion Board Assignments 

Students are required to post one (1) initial post due by day three (3) (unless otherwise noted by the instructor) and to follow up with at least two (2) response posts by day seven (7) for each discussion board assignment. Please be sure to post on at least two separate days.

 For your initial post (1), you must do the following:

 ● Compose a post of one to two paragraphs.

 ● Take into consideration material such as course content and other discussion boards from the current module and previous modules, when appropriate (make sure you are using proper citation methods when referencing scholarly or popular resources). 

CMRJ308 Mid-Term-Exam 2 part questions

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1st question

 

Using 500-700 words discuss Immanuel Kant’s Ethical Theory i.e., deontology and how it may apply to modern policing ethical practices. In doing so, describe the theory of deontology and provide some historical background pertaining to Kant (born 1724 – died 1804). No direct quotes should be used in the response.

Note: The essay response given should reflect upper-level undergraduate writing in accordance with current APA standards. The essay response is to include a minimum of 3 peer-reviewed scholarly sources listed in proper APA format with in-text citation(s) in proper APA format. In-text citations are to correspond to a source in proper APA format listed after the essay response.

2nd question

 

Question 2 (50 points)

Using 500-700 words discuss some of the peer-reviewed research findings pertaining to why individuals behave unethically. In doing so, discuss using critical thinking what the academic literature has to say and apply that information toward police officer unethical conduct. No direct quotes should be utilized in the response.

Note: The essay response given should reflect upper-level undergraduate writing in accordance with current APA standards. The essay response is to include a minimum of 3 peer-reviewed scholarly sources listed in proper APA format with in-text citation(s) in proper APA format. In-text citations are to correspond to a source in proper APA format listed after the essay response.

Communication video.

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Communication video.

Instructions: Read the article, Dealing with Difficult People, and review the resources on Nonviolent Communication (NVC) in the Week 4 module. Plan, organize, and practice your video content. Keep your video to four minutes or less while you address the following components:

  1. Briefly share an experience you have had with one of the “difficult” personalities outlined in article. The experience could be one in which you were directly involved, or one in which you were an observer. Ideally, your scenario will be from a clinical experience or healthcare-related employment; however, it could also be from your personal or family life. Please do not use actual names. Address the following components:
  • Provide background to help set up the interaction you witnessed or were involved in. For instance, where did the interaction take place, who was involved, what precipitated the event, etc.
  • Describe how the person behaved, using specifics from one of the “difficult” personality types in the article. What impact did the behavior have on those around them? How did others respond? Was the response constructive or harmful? Why?
  1. Using the principles of nonviolent communication outlined in this week’s resources, provide an example of a response to the difficult person using NVC language. Ensure that you identify and illustrate the steps outlined in the NVC process.

Remember…

  • Speak clearly.
  • A well-rehearsed video is the key to success!
  • Review the grading rubric so you are aware of how the points are allocated.

Communication Video Assignment Rubric

Video length

1 point

Four minutes or less

0 points

More than 4 minutes

Prompt #1:

Share experience

5 points

Response completely addresses all five prompts: Provides background: who, what, where; describes behavior; classifies “difficult” personality type; discusses impact on others; describes and categorizes others’ response

4 points

Response addresses four of the prompts

3 points

Response addresses three of the prompts

2 points

Response addresses two of the prompts

1 point

Response addresses less than two of the prompts

Prompt #2: Example of NVC response

4 points

Observation step identified and illustrative response given; Feelings step identified and illustrative response given; Needs step identified and illustrative response given; Requests step identified and illustrative response given

3 points

Three of the steps identified with examples given

2 points

Two of the steps identified with examples given

1 point

One step identified with example given

0 points

No steps identified and/or no examples of responses given

Risk Management-2

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Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 350–500 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions with your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Note: This course may require the use of the Microsoft Project 2010 (or later) software application. The 2010 version and those released later are similar and suitable for the assignments. Please note the software is not compatible with Mac computers. When the course requires a project management software application, and in alignment with industry standards, CTU uses Microsoft Project. If you are using a Mac, you must find a comparable project management software tool such as Project Libre or OpenProject. Students who use a Mac should consider the best option to alternative software or use a PC with Project. An internet search for “Project alternatives for Mac” can provide many of these options. Students are expected to review the options and determine the best for success in the course deliverables. Communication with your faculty member early in the course regarding this issue or any others is strongly recommended.

Review this week’s reading assignments, your own research, and the article by Runcie (2016) to answer the following questions:

  • What is project risk management?
  • What are the differences between agile project management and waterfall project management?
  • Describe the differences between the handling of project risks in an agile environment and the handling of project risks in a waterfall environment.
  • What do you think is the biggest difference between handling project risks in an agile environment and a waterfall environment?

Write 2 more paragraphs that are an introduction and conclusion to this topic. Be sure to include your references, and format your submission in APA format.

Accounting verbiage requires

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Overview

Respond to three questions and solve three computational problems about time value of money (TMV) as it applies to single cash flow.

Time value of money (TVM) is the foundation of mathematical finance. It is important to be able to demonstrate how the TVM concept can be applied to corporate finance, as well as to personal finances. It addition, knowing how to apply various technical terms used in finance, such as discount rate, present value, and future value, is a useful skill.

Assessment Instructions

Respond to the questions and complete the problems.

Questions

In a Word document, respond to the following. Number your responses 1–3.

  1. Explain the concept of cash flow in corporate finance.
  2. Explain how present value and future values are related.
  3. Explain how present values are affected by changes in interest rates.

Use references to support your responses as needed. Be sure to cite all references using correct APA style. Your responses should be free of grammar and spelling errors, demonstrating strong written communication skills.

Problems

In either a Word document or Excel spreadsheet, complete the following problems.

  • You may solve the problems algebraically, or you may use a financial calculator or an Excel spreadsheet.
  • If you choose to solve the problems algebraically, be sure to show your computations.
  • If you use a financial calculator, show your input values.
  • If you use an Excel spreadsheet, show your input values and formulas.

In addition to your solution to each computational problem, you must show the supporting work leading to your solution to receive credit for your answer.

Unless otherwise directed, assume annual compounding periods in the computational problems.

  1. If you deposited $250 in your savings account today, and the bank pays 4 percent interest per year, how much would you have in your savings account after 9 years?
    • Recalculate the account balance using a 6 percent interest rate and a 7 percent interest rate.
  2. A $450 deposit earns 6 percent interest in the first year, 3 percent interest in the second year, and 7 percent interest in the third year. What is the future value at the end of the third year?
  3. What is the annual rate of return for an $8,000 investment if in five years it grows to $12,500?
    • Assuming the growth occurred in six years and then eight years, recalculate the rate of return for these two scenarios.

8 PEER RESPONSES DUE IN 20 HOURS

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8 PEER RESPONSES DUE IN 20 HOURS

  

FLYER DISCUSSION

Guided Response: Please respond to at least two of your peers, as early in the learning week as possible so they can make improvements to their final draft. Offer your peers feedback based on the following points:

· Is the flyer clear and easy to follow?

· Is the flyer engaging and does it make you want to attend the workshop?

· Is the objective of the workshop clear? Do you know what you should be learning?

· Do you know who should attend this workshop?

· Does this flyer make you interested in attending the workshop? Why or why not?

· What other suggestions do you have for your peers?

JENNIFER’S POST: (FLYER ATTACHED)

State your degree program- Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education 

The position you interviewed for at the University of Arizona Global Campus Multigenerational Center- Assistant Teacher 

Your clients- parents and caregivers of babies through children age 10 years old 

Title of your workshop- Conscious Discipline (Dr. Becky Bailey)

The topic of your workshop- Conscious Discipline ways and methods for social-emotional growth 

Why you chose this topic for your workshop- It is a very helpful program for children that attend the center. We use it here at the multi-generational enter and it would help the children to have the same methods echoed at home. It also lets the parents know what we do and why. 

Your biggest concern about hosting this workshop- Some parents may find it too “new school” and not effective. 

KELLIE’S POST: (FLYER ATTACHED)

Hello, my degree program I am currently in is Bachelors of Arts Early Childhood Education. I applied for the Assistant Teacher posting.  My workshop is geared toward parents who have children attending preschool. The title of my workshop is The Art of Teaching Preschoolers. This particular workshop aims to assist parents with fun and creative ways to keep their preschooler engaged while learning. I choose this topic for my workshop because, during parent-teacher conferences, parents have stressed that their child shows no interest in learning when they are at home.  My biggest concern about hosting this workshop is speaking in from of a crowd.

Regards,

Kellie

QUESTIONNAIRE DESIGN DISCUSSION

Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings by providing evaluations of their questionnaires. Responses to students should be at least 200 words in length. In addition, remember that this is a group discussion forum so be sure to ask questions or provide direction to your classmates as needed. The discussion format was designed to give you an opportunity to learn from your peers and talk about your understanding of different survey research and questionnaires.

SHEMAIAH’S POST:

1. Do you enjoy listening to music?

2. What types of music do you enjoy listening to?

3. What types of food or dishes do you enjoy eating?

4. What activities do you enjoy doing in your leisure time?

5. What culture (s) do you identify with?

6. What activities do you enjoy engaging in with your family?

This questionnaire is focused on gaining insight into an individual’s cultural influences. By asking these questions the researcher will be able to identify how the elements of culture correlate to individual behaviors. In addition to this, the researcher will also be able to pinpoint specific elements that are shared amongst varying cultures. The overall strength of this questionnaire is the usage of open-ended questions. Open ended questions allow the researcher to ask questions that are participant led. This is a strength because it provides an opportunity for participants to answer questions openly while simultaneously eliminating the opportunity for the researcher to coerce participants.

This questionnaire consists of five open ended questions and one question that will require a yes or no response. Each question is concise and is structured in a manner that will allow the participant to respond without constraints. By requiring that participants respond to open ended questions, the researcher will encourage unfiltered speech and the opportunity for the participant to provide in depth explanations (Malec & Newman, 2013, p. 176). This questionnaire does not provide cues for the participant because culture is not limited to one set of guidelines or practices. Finally, each question is written with cultural aspects in mind.  

In summation, questionnaires can be improved. One way that this questionnaire can be improved is by adding more questions that will allow the researcher to gain a deeper understanding of cultural aspects. Another way to improve this questionnaire is to make sure that questions are asked individually.

Malec, T., & Newman, M. (2013). Research methods building a knowledge base. San Diego: Bridgepoint Education, Inc.

PATRICIA’S POST:

A questionnaire is a research device or instrument that is made up of a series of questions that are closed-ended or open-ended. The goal is to collect relevant data from respondents which can then be used for a variety of purposes.   Questionnaires, though versatile, aren’t ideal in every situation – especially when you need to understand specific issues.  Questionnaires should be used to collect more general information – qualitative or quantitative data – regarding features and preferences.

“However, in many cases, there is no perfect measure for your research question either because no one has studied the topic before or because the current measures do not accurately assess the construct of interest you are investigating. ” (Malec & Newman, 2013 )

As parents, we struggle to feel good about our kids’ screen time. My questionnaire is focused on how much time and what your child/children are watching.   The  strength of this questionnaire

One strength of the questionnaire is that it contains detailed information that can be obtained and it avoids oversimplifying issues.  The weakness is that depending on the age if a parent is asking then the child might not be as open to answering out of fear of revoked TV privileges.  My questionnaire has six open-ended questions and they are simple for kids. 

1. Did you watch any TV shows today?

2. How long did you watch TV?

3. What was one of your favorites?

4. Who were the most interesting characters?

5. What was interesting about it?

6. What does the show make you wonder about?

SAMPLING DISCUSSION

Your post should be at least 300 words. For this discussion, rather than responding to two peers, select one peer whose study idea you find particularly intriguing and engage in a back and forth discussion with that peer about the discussion question topics. You may reconnect with the peer you discussed with in Week 4 Discussion 1 or select a different peer this week. Make sure to have at least two substantive posts to that classmate. Here, our goal is to dive a bit deeper into a discussion with an individual peer. Feel free to post additional responses to the discussion thread that share what you both learned from your exchange. 

CLAUDIA’S POST:

Stress is a natural response to changes in lifestyle or schedule.  A healthy amount of stress is manageable, but in some cases, stress can harm your health.  When conducting a study on the body’s response to large amounts of stress, many factors must be considered.  One major factor in conducting a qualitative study is sampling.  The first step in sampling is choosing the population to study.  In this case, we will be studying the population of first-year college students at an Ivy League school to determine the level of stress they are experiencing; Simple Random Sampling would be used.  We would randomly choose 50 participants out of 100 possible choices. The participants would be equally female and male.  This number of participants is a large enough number to get a good reading of the data, but small enough that we can hone in on the overall nature of the questions asked.  Questions would be administered regarding their grades, their understanding of the curriculum they are taking, their on-campus living situation, and their social activities.  An agreement would be reached with all those chosen to ensure no one dropped out, causing a threat to the validity of the study.  Sampling error will undoubtedly happen, but we would calculate beforehand the error of estimation to ensure how much of the data from the sample is expected to stray from the population as a whole.  To eliminate the threat of non-response bias, we will make sure all questions are worded clearly and the survey is not too long.  After the study is complete, we will be able to gauge how much stress is experienced by these students and further studies can be conducted on how to eliminate the stress exhibited by first-year college students and how the stress is affecting their health.

Malec, T. & Newman, M. (2013). Research methods: Building a knowledge base. San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc.

DAWN’S POST:

Sampling

Again, my study of interest is how be to eliminate bullying in early childhood development by introducing social and moral development. I have many years of experience in the area of children and conflict. I want to understand how educators and community leaders can intervene and minimize the behavior in early childhood years. Through education and intervention, I feel that should need to understand what bullying is and how to avoid the behavior. “Qualitative research is valuable when the nature of a phenomenon such as bullying, its signs, symptoms, dynamics, and emotional consequences are not well understood” (ch. 3). As a researcher, making sense out of what’s being observed and focusing on interpreting the data makes the method qualitative instead of trying to simplify and quantify these observations (Malec, 2013). Important information is needed from the participants and the questionnaires that guide the study. Having parental participation would be essential without the parents giving any family history prior to my groups and observation. Questionnaires should be clarified before dedicating the assets for a full round of information assortment because it can give you valuable information to revise (Malec, 2013). The questionnaire would be used after the participants have been randomly selected. There are no rules for qualitative research as it pertains to sampling. My focus would be on a group of elementary school children, ages from 5-8 years old. It would be ideal to use the simple random method from several different areas and backgrounds with no true logic. The sampling would include about 15-25 children. After the questionnaire of what bullying is, there would observation period with children playing to collect data on how the children act aggressively or non-aggressively. Then collectively in focus groups to observe the behavior after using various tools to introduce social skills and bullying. The information gathered from this type of study will show the earlier bullying and empathy is introduced, the ability to handle conflict or defend a victim can be evolved within all children.

Reference

Malec, T. & Newman, M. (2013). Research methods: Building a knowledge base. San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc.

MOVIE DISCUSSION

Respond to at least 2 of your classmates.

BOYD’S POST:

This week, I’d like to discuss the film “Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)” (2014). Since discussing the dynamics of honoring screenplays and screenplay rights in university, I saw this film in a whole new way. I believe I now recognize why it earned the coveted award for the screenplay; it is genuinely insightful fiction. Only by reflecting on the dialogue, you can see that the main character is going through a big crisis, and the words spoken have a strong impact on me. For one thing, the voiceovers he has in his head come off as very profound and bleak, as they convey the tale of his hardships through the years. Years earlier, he chose to quit a lucrative superhero position to do something that will leave a profound mark in the art of acting. The conversation that goes on in his head in the film is serious, and it always takes a toll on him, but he does a decent job overall.

The writing’s originality, in my opinion, was extraordinarily well done. It tells a tale that delves deep into our main character’s soul, but it also delves into the complicated feelings of those around him in the theater. I think it’s much more impressive that the storyline and set are focused on Broadway performers portraying various roles at times. The discussions taking place right over the main character are well handled, and they elicit a range of feelings, from humor to drama. You are exposed to various characters hopping about in the writing, but it isn’t done to the point of frustration, more so, I feel it draws all kinds of storylines into one huge and fascinating plot.

Overall, the script for Birdman was fascinating. I believe that just reading this script without having it on the screen will result in a genuinely convincing novel or short tale. It is highly dramatic, and it pulls on a variety of viewpoints scattered through many characters, in my opinion. Still, in the midst of it all, we have the main character, who is going through a lot himself and is trying all he can to fulfill his true desire. The writing does an incredible job of gradually telling the viewer a genuinely unique tale that, in my opinion, was worthy of an Oscar for Original Screenplay.

References: The first ten pages: Birdman or (The unexpected virtue of Ignorance) (2014). (2018, March 12). The Script Lab. https://thescriptlab.com/features/first-ten-pages/7232-first-ten-pages-birdman-unexpected-virtue-ignorance-2014/

COLLIN’S POST:

This week I decided to write my discussion on the 2017 winner for best original screen play, Get Out (2017) by Jordan Peele. This is a film about a young African American man who experiences racism through his life with a main focus on his girlfriend and her family. The main character, Chris, finally gets to meet his girlfriends parents as they go to their house for the weekend. Little did Chris know, he would be experiencing some of the most racist things of his life. This film does a great job about addressing different forms of racism and has a big plot twist at the end.

There are a few reasons I believe this film won an Oscar for best original screenplay. To start, I think it did an excellent job at bringing to light different kinds of racism in a way the audience can relate to. This film also addresses a lot of different stereotypes towards people of color. These stereotypes are brought to light when Chris is introduced to all of his girlfriend’s family and friends at the “gathering”. They constantly ask him questions about his physique and talents because of his skin color. A lot of these stereotypes and comments that were brought up during these scenes are very relevant today. I think audiences watching these parts can learn from what they saw on screen and how inappropriate a lot of the comments were.

Another reason I think this movie did a great job is it was extremely entertaining and had a big plot twist at the end. This plot twist definitely threw me for a loop as I am sure it did many others. This gives audiences a lot more feelings and emotion towards what is happening as a character who was likeable suddenly becomes unlikeable. This film was also straight to the point with the plot and had little “filler” content. Throughout the majority of the film, all the scenes related to the main storyline/plot in someway. I think this is very beneficial as it keeps the flow of the film going and keeps audiences engaged. 

After watching and reading this weeks content such as, Ex Machina – The Control of Information (2016), I understood some of the things that made this film such a great screenplay. In this video they talk about the journey of discovery. This is when a character knows something that is going to happen while another character does not and slowly finds out over time. In this case, the main character Chris does not know his girlfriend is actually a psychopath racist who recruits African Americans for her family to take over. Chris’s girlfriend does know all this and everything that is going to happen to him throughout the film, but does a good job at convincing everyone otherwise. The audience follows Chris’s point of view so they go along the same journey of discovery as him keeping the film interesting and intriguing as we want to see what will happen to him. Looking at John Truby’s “The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller”, we can identify his theory on revelation sequence. This is where the audience discovers the key pieces of information that force the main character to change their desire or motivations. In this film I would argue there are about 8 revelations that take place. 1. Chris loves his girlfriend and finally gets to meet her parents (this is usually a big milestone in relationships). 2. Chris starts to realize where they are going out of town that people look at him differently because of his skin color. 3. Chris realizes his girlfriend’s parents are racist. 4. Chris realizes that everyone in her family and friends are racist. 5. Chris meets the subplot character, another African American who had the same thing happen to him, and gets a funny feeling. 6. Chris realizes he needs to leave. 7. Chris realizes his girlfriend was lying and using him and is now in a bad spot. 8. Chris must find a way to “get out”. 

Lastly, looking at Frank Hauser’s and Russell Reich’s work on “Notes on Directing” we can see some other key things that relate to the film. In this reading they talk about “Giving the audience all the dots they need but do not fill in the dots”. Essentially, provide all the information for the audience to draw a conclusion on what is going to happen without actually telling them. This sticks out a lot due to the large amounts of foreshadowing throughout the beginning of the film. When audiences rewatch the film knowing what happens they start to pick up on these small details and realize the ending was there all along. Overall, I think Jordan Peele did an outstanding job on this film and rightfully deserved to win the Oscar. Jordan also became the first African American to win an Oscar for best original screenplay with this film which makes it even better in my opinion. 

References:

Lessons From The Screenplay. “Ex Machina – The Control of Information.” YouTube, YouTube, 20 Dec. 2016, www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ko9mWdqW-M.

Lessons from the Screenplay. “Gone Girl – Don’t Underestimate the Screenwriter.” YouTube, YouTube, 8 June 2016, www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF3lFPW4E1o.

Truby, John. The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller. Farrar, Straus, and Giroux, 2007.

Hauser, Frank, and Russell Reich. Notes on Directing. RCR Creative Press, 2003.