• Assignment Guidelines
  After deciding on the topic for your researched argumentative essay, locate at least three credible sources in the South University Online Library. (You may include more if you like.) Take notes on your sources, following the methods outlined in the Week 3lecture about note-taking. For each source, note the main idea, evaluate the credibility of the author, and consider how the text relates to your topic. Remember to create your references as you search for use in the bibliography and locating the articles again when you begin writing the essay.
  Steps to Take
  
  1. Draft a references page in APA format.
  2. Include at least three sources.
  3. After each reference entry, provide a paragraph about the source, including the following:
     • Summarize relevant information from the source.
     • Evaluate the credibility of the author.
     • Explain how the source relates to the position you plan to argue in your research paper.
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       Peer Response Guidelines
       1. Assess the utility of the sources your peer has located on his topic. Do they seem authoritative?
       2. Are the sources sufficiently varied to cover both perspectives on the topic being examined?
       3. Help your peer with APA style in terms of formatting references, in-text citations, and any other aspect of APA style.

This assignment must be written as an essay (with an Introduction, Body, Conclusion, complete sentences, etc.) and not simply one-line answers to the questions below. Choose ONEof the following online speeches (see links below) and write a critique (an evaluation) on the speech you have selected, touching on all seven areas below, and using the questions below as your guide. All papers must be typed using an 11- or 12-point font, double-spaced, and with flush-left margins (no justified text) and paragraph breaks. Your essay should run 2-3 pages (no more than 3 full pages). 

CHOOSE ONE:

     DisneyWorld for the Kid at Heart (6:55) 

What happened at New Orleans Danziger Bridge (7:19)                       

Music in Film (5:46)

Afro-textured Hair (6:11)

Informative speech on ALS (4:51)

Victoria Woodhull (7:08)

Nap Time (6:35)

  — Pro-Vaccination (8:18)

Animal Testing (5:23)

OR watch one of the following speeches through MINDTAP:

Chapter 16: Flag Etiquette by Cindy Gardner

Chapter 17: Together, We Can Stop Cyber-bullying by Adam

1. Subject and Purpose

What is the general purpose of the speech? Is the purpose of this speech clear? Is the subject worthwhile and/or relevant?  Please explain.

2. The Thesis and Key Points

a. Is the speechs thesis (that is, the main idea of the speech) clear and limited to one main idea? What is the thesis of this speech?

b. Are the key points of the speech clearly related to the thesis? What are they (No matter whether the speaker has stated them or not, what do you believe are the key points of this speech? Are the key points sufficiently narrow?  Explain.

3. Research

a. Is the speech adequately researched? How do you know? Name some specific references/citations the speaker mentions.

b. Has the speaker properly referenced his/her research data in the body of the speech? Explain, and give specific examples. How do you feel when a speaker cites his or her sources?

c. Does the speaker have a good understanding of the subject and specific points? How do you know?

d. Did the speaker provide enough evidence to back up and support each key point? Explain your point of view.

4. Organization

a. How well is the speech organized? Does it have an introduction, a body, and a conclusion? If not, what improvement(s) do you suggest?

b. How does the speaker grab the audiences attention?  What type of attention-getter did the speaker use?  Can you describe the attention-getter? Was it effective?  Why, or why not?  Explain. Also, evaluate the speakers Reason to Care; is the speakers reason to care clear?

c. How well does the speaker preview the speech for the audience, letting them know what to expect?  Explain.

d. Does the speaker summarize the thesis and key points of his/her speech in the conclusion?  Is the closing statement effective?  Explain.

e. Are there adequate transitions, so the audience can follow the presentation more easily?  Explain, and provide examples.

5. Delivery Evaluating the speakers visual and vocal elements of delivery

a. How well does the speaker maintain eye contact with the audience? Explain.

b. Describe and evaluate the speakers overall posture, gestures, movements, and other body actions. Explain.

c. Describe and evaluate the speakers overall confidence level when delivering the presentation. Explain.

d. How is the speakers voice volume and rate of speech?  Is the speaker easy to understand? Does the speaker pronounce words carefully?  Does the speaker frequently fill their pauses with um, uh, you know, etc.?  If so, how does this make you feel about the speaker?

e. Does the speaker show enthusiasm (and/or passion) for the selected topic?  Explain.

6. Presentation Aids

        What presentation aid(s) did the speaker use (if any)?  How effective is the use of this presentation aid(s) in this speech?  Explain.

7. Suggestions for Improvement – REQUIRED

a. What suggestion(s) do you have for improving the content of this speech?  Be specific; include at least ONE suggestion for improving the content of this speech.

b. What suggestion(s) do you have for improving the delivery of this speech?  Be specific; include at least ONE suggestion for improving the delivery of this speech.                                                  

First, please read the attached document specifically for your Discussion submission: New England Journal of Medicine ( Redfining Physicians’ Role in Assisted Dying) –  

CNN: Dr. Sanjay Gupta Interviews Dr. Jack Kevorkian – (9:01)

CBS Eye to Eye : Assisted Suicide – (5:06)

In your discussion write a response to the article. Secondly, how do you personally feel about the news items over the last decade or so concerning the actions of Dr. Jack Kevorkian? Was he an evil “Dr. Death” or was he a benevolent “Angel of Mercy”?  Please integrate both the assigned readings and/or the videos into your discussion submission and make sure you make at least three direct connections to specific items in the readings and videos. Failure to do this will result in a lower discussion grade and a successful discussion post that refers to specific readings and videos will receive a higher discussion grade.

Make sure that you submit two posts: (1) “Main Post” – one post should address the discussion topic. (2) “Response Post” – one post should be a response to another person`s post. Each post needs to be 15 – 20 sentences in length. Also, make sure that you read all or almost all of the posts of your classmates. Your “Main Post” needs to be submitted by midnight on Friday. Your “Response Post” needs to be submitted by midnight on Sunday.

Write a 500 word Evaluation Essay .  

A Memoir about the Impact of a Teacher:  For this essay, you need to write about a teacher who made the greatest impact on you as a student, and as a person. Please note: you need to evaluate what the teacher did that made a difference in your life, and then describe how this teacher impacted your life.

You must choose the essay option I have provided for this assignment . If you submit an essay that does not respond to one of the prompts, your essay will not be accepted as an appropriate response to this writing assignment; instead, you will be asked to write another essay that does respond to the prompt you were assigned. 

THE FIVE PARAGRAPH (500 word) ESSAY OUTLINED

TITLE: The title should reflect the main idea of the essay. The title should be concise and interesting. 

PARAGRAPH 1: Introduction 

The essays introduction should consist of a minimum of five sentences. The introductory paragraph should begin with a general statement that reflects the essays topic. The paragraph will likely include transitional sentences or background information sentences that will then lead the reader into the writers purpose the thesis statement. The thesis statement is what the writer will prove throughout his/her essay in the body paragraphs. The thesis should include a plan of development; it should consist of the writers position on the paper topic and the three points the writer will describe in the essays body to prove his/her position (Thesis example: The hiking trip was a disaster because (1) it rained the whole time, (2) we lost our camping equipment, (3) and our guide broke his leg.)

BODY PARAGRAPHS 2,3,& 4:

Each of the body paragraphs should begin with a topic sentence. If the writer has used the three point thesis model, writing each body paragraphs topic sentence should be easy. The first body paragraphs topic sentence, for example, should reflect the first point in the thesis statement (refer to the above thesis example i.e. The torrential rains ruined the trip.). It then becomes the writers task to develop and support the point these are your body paragraphs supporting sentences. Once the writer effectively illustrates the first point, he/she will then proceed to the second point and follow the same guidelines for paragraph development (point two will introduce body paragraph two, and point three will introduce paragraph three). 

PARAGRAPH 5: The Conclusion

In this paragraph, the writers task is to complete the essay. The function of the conclusion is to provide closure for the reader. The writer will remind the reader of his/her thesis by reviewing the points made in the essays body (Note: be careful not to restate the points exactly). To close the last paragraph, the writer may include his/her final perspective on the essays topic. 

Instructions

After observing the Real-World Application of Leadership Theory video in Week 4, interacting with the Riverbend City: Communication and Organizational Effectiveness simulation in Week 3, and using the readings so far in this course, address the following:

week four video   

• Analyze two leadership styles and corresponding communication skills that drive organizational effectiveness.
• Analyze a theory that corresponds to your personal leadership style and communication skills.
• Describe how leadership styles can affect organizational culture that drives innovation.

Additional Requirements

The assignment you submit is expected to meet the following requirements:

• Use the [DOC] for this assignment.
• Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting standards. (Using the APA Paper Template will help you with formatting.)
• Number of resources: Use a minimum of three scholarly sources outside of the course text. All literature cited should be current, with publication dates within the past five years. The is the best place to find credible, scholarly resources.
• Length of paper: 46 pages, double spaced.
• Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.

Social Change Discussion

Watch the speech by former leader of the United Farmworkers movement Cesar Chavez: . Discuss Chavez’s defense of nonviolence. Do you find his arguments compelling? Is civil disobedience an effective and ethical means of effecting social change?

250 words

Schizophrenia is a complex mental disorder that many do not fully understand. In order to assist individuals with this disorder, it is important to understand its causes and symptomology. This assignment will enhance your understanding of this disorder, and provide you with general knowledge of possible interventions.

Imagine you have been asked to write a journal article on schizophrenia and the correctional system.

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper on the relationship between schizophrenia and crime. Include the following:

• Describe the symptoms related to the diagnostic criteria of schizophrenia.
• Explain the physiological factors that are related to the development of schizophrenia.
• Explain the relationship between schizophrenia and crime.
• Describe interventions specific to treating schizophrenia in a correctional setting.

Include a minimum of three sources.

Format your paper according to APA guidelines.

Identify an experience you had that may have been difficult to overcome and process.

Identify a scenario in the corrections environment when an inmate or offender may have experienced a similar situation.

Consider how this may trigger an emotional response for you.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper regarding this experience. Include the following:

• Briefly describe the experience.
• Describe how you may be emotionally affected if an inmate or offender discusses the same experience with you.
• Describe how you would maintain professional boundaries in this situation.
• Describe the steps you would take to maintain individual self-care.

Include a minimum of two sources. (Remember to include in-text citations in your essay for every resource you are including on your reference page. Points will be deducted if citations are not properly used.)

1.Review the illustration of the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) model on the Institute for Health Care Improvements  web page. Identify an issue that can occur within the hospital, physician office, a community health service (e.g., mental health, meals-on-wheels, Planned Parenthood, etc.), or your local health department that could use improvement. After reviewing the information about the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) model, list your answers to the top three questions, and list the personnel to include on a team that would develop the action plan for improvement.

 What are we trying to accomplish?

 How will we know that a change is an improvement?

 What changes can we make that will result in improvement?

Your initial post should be 250 to 300 words and utilize at least one scholarly source to justify your recommendations for improvement

2.The Institute of Medicine (IOM) developed six specific aims to ensure the delivery and improvement of health care. Choose two from the six aims: safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable (AHRQ, 2016). Of the two aims you chose, discuss the implications on the delivery of quality care. Give an example of how a hospital or physician practice can meet these aims.

Your initial post should be a minimum of 250 words and utilize at least one scholarly source to justify your choices. 

Due 2/27/20 @9am Eastern Time

Write a multi-paragraph essay providing (defining) your personal criteria for happiness and exploring whether or not you have achieved happiness based on these criteria. For this writing assignment, your response should be persuasive, thoughtful, and detailed, showing various points that support both the criteria you have chosen to define happiness and your discussion of how closely you currently “match” this definition. Logical evidence that backs up your opinion should be used throughout.

The essay should clearly explain what you think it means to be happy and whether or not you currently fit or match the definition you present. The first paragraph will offer an interesting introduction that pulls the reader into your views on how happiness should be defined using specific criteria. The following two paragraphs need to include main points that prove how and why your criteria define happiness (one criterion per paragraph), evidence supporting these criteria, and analysis explaining how the evidence supports each point. The next paragraph (#4) needs to discuss whether or not your situation matches the criteria you used to define happiness and answers the question, “Based on your definition, are you currently happy?” It’s okay for the answer to this question to be “no,” but you should have some idea of what you might need to do to be happier, if that is one of your goals. You may be content as is, which is great. For the purpose of this assignment, just be honest about your current state and your thoughts on why you feel that way. You will need to provide evidence and reasoning to support the match. Your final paragraph should conclude your thoughts on this topic in an interesting, thoughtful way that goes beyond summary and gives your reader something to consider. 

As a reminder, each paragraph should have a topic sentence that clearly states your point and details to support/prove this point. You should have transitions between paragraphs that show why each point appears in this order. The grading rubric will help you develop your paper.

Remember to use ACT to build an introduction paragraph, MEAL plan to build body paragraphs, and avoid using second person pronouns.

Self-gratification and adapting to change are the two main topics and what your supporting details will be about.