The relation between teacher education and student achievement in math.

You will locate or generate a document related to your research topic:
(The topic: The relation between teacher education and student achievement in math.
The research questions:
1) What factors are important for a teacher to have to be considered a quality teacher?
2) What are teacher education programs doing to ensure that the pre-service teachers who go through their programs come out as quality teachers?).
Examples include: photographs, web documents, historical documents, mission statements, schedules, teachers’ planning books, bulletin board content, student papers, newspaper articles, web documents, or graffiti.
You will analyze/reflect on your document using the series of questions listed in Merriam Ch. 7, pp. 151(Attached).
Sample Paper was attached.

Essay on Utilitarianism and Universal Ethics

The essay has to talk about Utilitarianism and Universal Ethics. Please watch the video before you start write the paper, it has better explanation of what should be writing about. Please must follow the format of Excerpts from A papers (assignment 4) which provided in the attachments, the attachments have instructions, examples and requirements. Here is the links of the video, please see the attachment.

explore the complicated nature of the American nation from 1607 to 1877

Final Paper
Defining what constitutes the American nation, historically, is more difficult than it might at first seem. As the country grew more democratic, one of the central problems to be resolved was determining which groups constituted “of the people” that the government would represent. Should it include all persons, or only white men? The term “the people,” evolved as the America grew and expanded.
For this paper, you will explore the complicated nature of the American nation from 1607 to 1877 by focusing on one group during two periods of time, while examining how their changing roles reflected the limitations and contradictions of the term “of the people.” You will use the group and time periods that you chose in the Week 2 Assignment.
The paper must be five to seven pages in length (excluding title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style. You must use at least four scholarly sources, two for each period of time, other than the textbook to support your argument, all of which must come from the Ashford University Library. You also must include two primary sources that you can also find in the Ashford University Library. Cite your resources in text and on the reference page. For information regarding APA samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center, located within the Learning Resources tab on the left navigation toolbar.

Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper:
Must be five to seven double-spaced pages in length (excluding title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a title page with the following:
Title of paper
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
Must use at least four scholarly sources, two for each period chosen, all of which must come from the Ashford University Library.
Must use two primary sources, which must come from Ashford University Library.
Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Steps in a Meditation Plan. Workplace

Steps in a Meditation Plan. Workplace
Instructions Design a 5 step meditation plan that can be used in a home or workplace environment (choose home or workplace). Include step-by-step instructions so that anyone who has not had experience with meditation could follow your program with ease. Explain why each step listed is important for a successful meditation experience. Your paper should be professional, well organized, and logical to support your viewpoints and purpose clearly. The paper should be at least 2 pages in length, written using the APA 6th edition formatting and citation style, and include at least 1 academically credible source. Be sure to use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Please be sure to review the various Academic Tools to assist you with meeting APA and Standard English expectations for written Assignments. Requirements Develop and explain 5 effective steps in a meditation plan. Describe the plan for someone who has minimal experience with meditation. Identify how the steps listed in the plan are necessary to be successful when meditating. In addition to fulfilling the specifics of the assignment, a successful paper must also meet the following criteria: be at least 2 pages in length follow the conventions of Standard English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.); be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful; display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics include at least 1 academically credible source Your paper should be in APA format and follow APA Guidelines, 6th ed., including: properly formatted header and margins 12-point, double-spaced, Times New Roman font use of in-text citations title page and reference page use of headings (where applicable)

Poetry Analysis

Poetry Analysis
Instructions
Part A:
Choose one of the following texts:
1. “Daddy” by Sylvia Plath p. 703 – 706
2. “The Negro Speaks of Rivers by Langston Hughes p. 654
3. “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” by Robert Frost p. 626, p. 627
Part B:
Answer the following questions in paragraph format focusing on analyzing poetic elements using the 5
methodological levels of inquiry described in The Broadview Introduction to Literature – Concise Edition
(Chalykoff, L., Gordon,N., & Lumsden, P., (2015, p. xxiv – xxxii):
1. Level One: Evaluation – Do I like this text? What is my gut reaction to it?
2. Level Two: Interpretation – What is the text about?
3. Level Three: Description – What does the text look like, at least at first glance? Can you give a
quick account of its basic formal features?
4. Level Four: Analysis – How are particular formal features working, especially as they interact with
content?
5. Level Five: Critical Analysis – How do the formal elements of a literary work connect with what
the work has to say to the reader?
Note: Please refer to the rubric at the end of this document for evaluation details.
Requirements
1. The paper should be maximum 500 words or 2 pages double-spaced (not including references
and title page).
2. Formatting:
a. 12 point Times New Roman font
b. 1 inch document margins
c. Numbered pages
3. MLA style is to be used consistently throughout the assignment.

Discussion On The Importance of Education and The Ways That One Can Become Educated.

Both Socrates and Augustine write about the importance of education and the ways that one can become educated. Imagine they are in dialogue with one another. Do they agree on how we know things and how we can gain knowledge? Do they accord the body the same status? Where do they disagree or have a different emphasis? Details: The second formal paper will focus on Plato and Augustine you need to try to use some example from book “plato five dialogues ” and the book “Augustine Confessions” Translated by F.J. Sheed. Think of this topic as just that—goads to get you thinking. These are not exam questions so much as springboards for you to develop your argument about a text we have read, backing your argument with details from close reading. If a prompt contains multiple questions, do not feel that you have to address each question, much less each question in that order. As you reflect on Plato and Augustine, you should find yourself confronted by problems, questions, and issues. Settle on one of those questions and find a way of answering it. This answer should evolve into your thesis. Continue looking for passages that will challenge, support, and generally help you to develop your emerging insight about the text. Keep in mind that an interesting thesis is always debatable or not immediately obvious. As you develop evidence and arguments in support of your thesis, remember that someone else might have a different interpretation of the same passages. What might such an alternative thesis be? How would you respond to the claims of this person? Your essay must be/have the following or else it may be marked down a 1/3 of a grade (e.g., from a B+ to a B): 3-5 pages (900-1500 words) double-spaced, with paragraphs properly indented and no space between paragraphs in 12-point standard font (Times New Roman, Garamond, Book Antiqua) stapled page numbers properly proofread (consult a manual or the shorthand Technical Aspects of Writing if you have questions) do not justify your right margins (i.e., write your text as though it is a column in the newspaper, whereby the right side is smooth like the left) a title citations properly formatted. This includes citing Plato according to Stephanus paginations, not page number and referring to a text according to the proper genre (e.g., The Confessions is not a novel). Either MLA or Chicago Style is acceptable. A Works Cited page that is formatted correctly.

macroeconomic

Prepare a 3-4 page type-written double-spaced paper on a current macroeconomic topic that is pertinent to class material. This can be chosen from the textbook, newspapers, magazines, or current economics periodicals. Students will be expected to analyze and evaluate the issue or topic and provide recommendations. Here are some sample topics:

– The impact of drug legalization on the economy

– Using economics, how would you fix the homeless problem in California?

– Is the bullet train viable in California?

– How do interest rates affect consumers and their purchasing patterns

– How could the “Great Recession” have been prevented?

– Countries that do not believe in comparative advantage

– How could the Federal Government reduce the national debt?

– If you were the President of the U.S. what would you do to improve the economy?

– Which presidential candidate will have the most profound impact on the economy?

Length – 3 to 4 pages in length, double-spaced, with 1 inch margins. Any paper that deviates from these requirements will be penalized (this does not include the title page and the table of contents). Arial or New Times Roman (12 pt) will be the only acceptable fonts. Use headings within the report when appropriate. A table of contents page is necessary. Plan the paper carefully so as to develop an organized and non-redundant report. It should be organized and assembled as a continuous report and should not appear to be several independent segments bound together. You must have a minimum of five sources. Please cite your sources using MLA or APA Format

Stephen King, On Writing A Memoir of the Craft Only on Section: C.V.

Stephen King, On Writing A Memoir of the Craft Only on Section: C.V.

This is a non-fiction text, but it often reads like a novel. To tell his story, King uses literary elements and techniques (i.e., imagery, dialogue, figurative language) which we often associate with fictional pieces. Identify three passages in which King uses such elements/techniques effectively. Explain the elements/techniques he uses and why they are effective. Please include the page numbers for the passages discussed.

Mindfulness in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Mindfulness in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Paper details:

Answer this questions:
Mindfulness approaches have been incorporated into the practice of many CBT groups. How might you learn about mindfulness practice or personal development and how to use it in groups you lead?

PowerPoint Presentation based on a conflict you have encountered.  The conflict can be work related or personal conflicts.

Paper details:

PowerPoint Presentation based on a conflict you have encountered.  The conflict can be work related or personal conflicts.  The presentation will consist of 5 slides and must have at least 1 academic reference for each slide.  Neither textbooks nor Wikipedia can be used as references. The cover slide and reference slide do not constitute part of the five slides.  The presentation will follow APA format in a number 12 font. For each slide, you are to only use bullet points and or pictures, diagrams, charts etc.  In the notes section of each slide, you are to write 85-100 words explaining the slide.  You should use in-text citations and references.  These must be in APA style.

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