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Com2

Com2
Essay Format
The paper should be written in proper essay format, including complete sentences and paragraphs, a clear introduction laying out the argument and thesis, a conclusion, and a carefully explained and organized argument. References should follow an accepted style, and be consistent. Essays should use proper grammar and should be carefully spell-checked. Include your TA’s name and tutorial number on the title page, and make sure to staple the essay (no binders or folders). Keep a backup of the essay, rough work and notes.
Late penalty: 2%/day (unless accompanied by appropriate documentation)

Sources
Essays should draw on the following: 1. two course readings; 2. one academic source from outside the course that you find through library research (either a scholarly book [NOT a textbook] or academic journal article); 3. and one or more credible non-academic sources (NOT Wikipedia). For research help, see the ‘Spark’ pages on the York Library website. This is the minimum number of sources required; you can use more sources when warranted.
The outside research will be especially useful in helping you develop the case study. The non-academic online source will generally be a text that you will analyze using the academic concepts from the course and your academic research. For example, if you are doing a study of ‘ideology’ (topic 1), you may choose to analyze the ideology(ies) of a newspaper article, movie, TV program, or other media text.

Note on case studies
Each of the topics below asks you to develop a ‘case study.’ What this means is that you should find a media example or case that illustrates and helps you explore a specific concept or approach. Frequently used case studies in lectures in this way. For example, in the first lecture you spent some time on the case study of Ferguson and the killing of Michael Brown to help explain communication studies approaches. What case study you select is up to you. It can be something that you’ve discovered in your research, or can come from ideas in the course readings.

Topics
Develop an essay that addresses one of the following topics. Make sure to address all of the issues being used. Make use of the ideas and approaches developed in the course, including any relevant ones from other weeks in the course. Theoretical approaches or concepts are especially useful in this respect.
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1. Explain what is meant by the term ‘ideology’ and its significance for media and communication studies. Develop a specific case study showing an ideology at work in the media, and discuss the extent to which alternatives to this ideology exist. In selecting a case study, keep in mind the various ideologies we have looked at, in particular (but not only) deeply rooted ideologies of gender, race, nation/nationalism, capitalism, or religion.

2. Communication studies approaches to ‘popular culture’ tend to argue that audiences are active participants in using or consuming media. Develop a specific case study through which to explore the role of the audience in popular culture. To what extent does this case study confirm the view that the audience is ‘active’?

3. Feminist communication research argues that media is shaped in many different ways by gendered social relations and inequalities. Select a case study of the gendered nature of media through which to explore one or more feminist approaches to media studies. In developing your argument, address one or more of the following aspects of the media in relation to gender: as an industry; who works in media; media representations; the use of media (ie. audiences).

4. Advertising is crucial to the functioning of a market system, but many analysts also argue that it gives rise to problems, including a) the creation of ‘false needs,’ b) over consumption, and c) the propagation of dominant ideologies. Through the analysis of a specific case study, explore each of these critiques of advertising.

5. (alternate advertising question) Market segmentation is central to the way in which audiences are targeted as consumers. Through the exploration of one ad or advertising campaign, analyze how this market segmentation works in practice. The essay should include: a) a semiotic analysis of one advertisement; b) a discussion of the ideology or ideologies at work in the advertisement or campaign.

Grading criteria
Understanding of the course material and ability to explain and use the sources effectively; selection of relevant outside sources.
Clarity of presentation (see ‘essay format’ above). Especially important is a clear overall argument, supported by evidence, and taking into consideration the different and often competing arguments offered by the authors.
Effective application of relevant course concepts to your case study.
Originality of thinking.

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Accountability, moral dilemmas and forced migration

Accountability, moral dilemmas and forced migration
Lecture: International Development Studies
Refugees and Forced Migration, Rights and responsibilities
Paper Topic: Accountability, moral dilemmas and forced migration
Key themes/questions guiding to this topic:
•The concept of a moral dilemma
•Accountability of humanitarian agencies: Dilemmas surrounding the withdrawal of aid
•Accountability for the creation of refugees: Dilemmas surrounding the restitution of refugees’property
Students will choose one seminar class and write a discussion paper on the theme of each class, drawing on the required readings for the chosen class.
Discussion paper should be max. 4 pages long, typed in 12-point, Times New Roman font,doubled-spaced with standard margins.
For classes in which there are numerous assigned readings, discussion papers should engage at least three of the readings. Short assigned readings (e.g. articles of less than 5 pages) do not count towards this total.
The discussion papers should succinctly summarize and critically engage with the main arguments advanced in each reading.
Do the authors successfully defend their arguments?
What questions do the readings raise?
Are there important issues related to the seminar theme that the readings do not address?
If so, students may use the discussion papers as an opportunity to begin formulating their own ideas and questions on these issues.
(NB: Summaries of the readings should be no longer than 1 short paragraph.)
Students may draw on the optional reading or other sources in the discussion papers, but are not required to do so.
Break-down of marks:
5 points
Effective communication of ideas
•Clear and logical organization of ideas/structure
•Clear explanations of key concepts
•Style, grammar and spelling
10 points
Understanding of topic, insightful and critical engagement with readings
•Brief, accurate expression of key concepts and arguments in each reading
•Insightful reflections on the authors’ arguments and approaches (strengths and weaknesses, etc.)
•Identification of insightful questions raised by the readings
Required Readings for this topic:
1.Brookings Institution and ICTJ (2012) Transitional Justice and Displacement: Challenges and Recommendations,https://ictj.org/sites/default/files/ICTJ%20and%20Brookings-LSE%20Transitional%20Justice%20and%20Displacement%20Report.pdf
2.Slim, H. (1997) “Doing the Right Thing: Relief Agencies, Moral Dilemmas and Moral Responsibility in Political Emergencies and War”.Disasters 21(3).
3.Terry, F. (2002) Condemned to Repeat: The Paradox of Humanitarian Action
.Ithaca: Cornell University Press, pp.1-16.
4. Leckie, S. (2006) “New housing, land and property restitution rights”.
Forced Migration Review 25. See
http://www.fmreview.org/FMRpdfs/FMR25/FMR2530.pdf (this article only has 2 pages and does not count to the totals, put more effort on analyzing the other three articles,
Anderson, M. (1998) “‘You save my life today, but for what tomorrow?’ Some moral dilemmas of humanitarian aid,”in Moore, J. (ed.) Hard choices: Moral dilemmas in humanitarian intervention

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Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice
In a four to five page paper, discuss
1. What are social institutions?
2. List and describe five major social institutions
The body of your paper should be at least 4 full pages in length; not including title and reference pages. Your paper should be double-spaced, 12-point font, with one-inch margins on all sides. Include at least 2 reference sources in APA format and use in-text citations in the body of your paper to show where you have used source material.
As one reference weare using the text book listed here:
Palmiotto, M., & Unnithan, N. P. (2011). Chapter 3: Police and social institutions. In Policing & society: A global approach (pp. 37-60). Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Cengage Learning.

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check assignment sheet

check assignment sheet
1. The aim of this 5-7 page paper is to present the data you have obtained, explain the econometric methods you intend to use in testing your hypothesis and present the preliminary results
2. Even though, the introduction and literature review will not be regarded, include it in your paper, so as to have a good understanding of you topic.
3. Some advice regarding the data and empirics: i. Include descriptive statistics of your variables: means, std. deviations, min/max, number of observations Interpret the numbers- describe your data in the body of your paper. Make sure units are clear to the reader. Talk about an average observation as well as about outliers. ii. Make sure that the units of observation are clear to the reader and the sample selection is well explained. iii. Provide as much evidence from the data as possible – even if it doesn’t support your hypothesis. iv. For clarity, put your tables at the end of the paper. v. Discuss differences of means. I.e. if your theory is that FDI into countries with capital export controls is lower, tell us the average FDI (scaled appropriately) into countries with and without such controls. If your theory is that repeat customers tip better, tell us the average tip for repeat customers versus first-time visitors. vi. Explain why the simple differences-of-means, or simple OLS regressions, might be biased, i.e. why another empirical approach is more suitable in your case. Describe your empirical model. State the equation(s) clearly and list all the variables you are planning to include. If you are planning on testing different models, describe it clearly. Motivate your planned empirical approach using the theory as much as possible.
4. Some advice regarding the data and empirics: i. Tables should be self-contained to the extent possible and make sure names of the variables and units of measurement are clear to the reader. ii. Present the basics first (differences of means, OLS, etc.). Then explain why the simple correlations might be biased before you try anything fancier (fixed effects, 2SLS, FGLS etc.). iii. Discuss your results in the context of the theory and other empirical papers on the same topic. REMEMBER: Before you get involved in the actual regression analysis, first present evidence from the data itself that support your claim/hypothesis.
5.If you are planning on using panel data methods, at this point ignore it and run an ols regression ignoring panel structure of your data. Same if you are using probit/logit model on binary data or Tobit model on censored data. If you are planning on using multivariate probit or logit model, you don’t have to present any preliminary results at this point.

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Topic: Lesson plan – kindergarten – Social Studies

a. Differentiate land and water features on simple maps and globes.

b. Explain that maps and globes show a view from above.

c. Explain that maps and globes show features in a smaller size.

I want objectives, activities use technology , Procedures , Assessment,

World Wide Web 2 application described , and special needs modification described.

 

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research project

research project on the relationship between gender diversity within corporate boards, and a banks financial performance
you need to prepare a set of interview questions (more qualitative) for the interview(s), targeted to management and focusing on the performance of the bank (as stated in your text).
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Topic: Professional Resume and cover letter

Write an introductory cover letter of no more than 500 words in which you explain your professional objectives, professional interests, and strengths as an applicant.

Create a resume detailing your license(s), earned degree(s), certification(s), professional experiences, previous positions held, membership in professional organizations, publications, and skills.

Both the cover letter and resume should be formally written using a professionally accepted format. Review “Resume Resources,” located at for https://www.resume-resource.com/examples-medical.html for examples of approved formats; however, other professional templates may be used.

Share your resume with a colleague and elicit their feedback. Revise your resume if needed and submit the resume in the assignment section of the course.

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment

 

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Topic: research proposal paper

Q: Please provide a research proposal paper which should include the following elements:

1. Provide a background of your study (1/2 – 1 page)

This should include information about why your research is important to conduct and the context of the problem.

2. Provide your research questions (2-3 questions)

3. Write two quantitative survey question and two qualitative interview item to be used to answer your research questions (4 items total)

4. Describe the data collection method(s) you would use (1-1.5 pages)

– Would you use a focus group, interview, survey (phone, mail, or email) and why you selected these methods.

5. Identify the opportunities and challenges involved in executing your research plan in the Saudi Aramco/Saudi Context (1.5 -2 pages)

Research Questions

These are the research questions that must be used in this research proposal paper:

1- Why does the upper management of Saudi Aramco use social media to communicate with the Company’s employees?

2- How social media can impact the relationship between the upper management and the employees of Saudi Aramco?

In addition, please include the below questions as Qualitative questions:

1- Why Saudi Aramco’s upper management employees should have accounts in the social media to communicate with the Company’s regular employees?

2- How do you think the social media usage will affect the relationship between the employees and the upper management?

 

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Topic: case study

You are the director of health information services in a major medical center that maintains both a psychiatric unit and a substance abuse unit in addition to general medical and surgical units. Your facility plans to join a computer network with fifteen hospitals throughout the state, which will allow online access to laboratory data, regardless of which facility performed the lab work. None of the other fifteen facilities offer psychiatric or substance abuse treatment. Identify and discuss the confidentiality issues present with such a network in the light of the statutory, regulatory and accrediting requirement governing patients treated in these units.

You will in narrative format address the issue(s) from the case study and provide any citations needed to support your responses. This should be in APA format and the length will be determinant of how many questions are posed in the case study. Most of the case studies will trigger two to three pages of narratives

This is the book we are using for the class. Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information Management. Third edition, by DANA.C. Mc Way.

Check chapter 11 for the answer.And you should discuss.

 

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Topic: Exam 4 Essay Questions

Using textbook The Personality Puzzle 6th edition written by David C. Funder, chapters 13, 15,18 as reference answer the following questions.

1. Explain how a business could apply Maslow’s hierarchy of needs to facilitate employee motivation and success. Provide specific recommendations for each of the needs in Maslow’s hierarchy.

2. Explain what it takes to make punishment effective. What are the dangers of punishment? What are the alternatives to punishment and why might these approaches be more effective than punishment?

3. Explain how personality disorders might simply represent extreme manifestations of traits that are desirable when they are in the “normal” range. Provide at least 6 concrete examples.

4.What are the broader implications of the ability to describe features of abnormal personality using common dimensions?