American Pop Culture and Multiculturalism

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To what extent has American popular culture achieved “multicultural justice”? Write a 6pg essay that responds to this question by examining two cases of popular culture – hip-hop and the Miss America pageant as shown on national television. In your response, also address how commercialization has impacted the contents of these two examples of popular culture – in particular, has it helped promote or dilute cultural diversity? (Be sure to define your own vision of multicultural justice in thesis) Two of the articles that must be cited are uploaded in the files. The third is: Popular Culture as Oppositional Culture: Rap as Resistance Author(s): Theresa A. Martinez Source: Sociological Perspectives, Vol. 40, No. 2 (1997), pp. 265-286 Published by: Sage Publications, Inc. Stable URL: https://www.jstor.org/stable/1389525 It is available online The last is: Most Beautiful Girl in the World By Sarah Banet-Weiser. ISBN: 9780520217911 The book explores the many different aspects of the Miss America pageant, including the swimsuit, the interview, and the talent competitions. It also takes a closer look at some extraordinary Miss Americas, such as Bess Myerson, the first Jewish Miss America; Vanessa Williams, the first African American Miss America; and Heather Whitestone, the first Miss America with a disability. Its not required as a citation but gives content

Equality of Educational Opportunity

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Description ** Please note ** 2 separate essay items. See attached uploaded doc file with further details. Thanks. Item #1 – Equality of Educational Opportunity Topic: Discuss the issues surrounding the so-called “feminization of poverty,” and the impact of this process on equality of opportunity for education. Format: approx. 2100 words Sources: Number of sources: Item #2 – Multiculturalism, Culture and Identity in the Classroom Topic: “A commitment to equity means a commitment to social justice. This includes a commitment to removing established barriers and biases in school policies, programs, and practices so that the intended learning outcomes may be achieved by students of all societal groups, including those that have been traditionally disadvantaged. (** Ontario Ministry of Education Curriculum Document 1993, cited in Varpalotai, p. 242) 1) Discuss the above statement in relation to traditionally disadvantaged groups within the education system and the “established barriers and biases” that exist for these groups. 2) Critically evaluate strategies for the eradication of such biases, and for establishing recognition of differences and inclusion within the curriculum.

Love Myths

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Love Myths

Create a 2 page Love Myth which reflect attitudes toward love. Then write a 2 page explanation about which of the love elements, chemicals, and rules of attraction might apply to that story. The story must be from the writers imagination, NOT a story someone else has written or told. 2 of those essays are needed. So 2 different myths, each of them 2 pages and for each 2 pages of explanation are needed. So in total for 2 different essays, there should be 8 pages ( 4 pages each (2 page myth, 2 page explanation for Myth #1 and 2 page myth, 2 page explanation for #2)

Professional Development Resource Creation Assignment

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Professional Development Resource Creation Assignment

Professional Development Resource Creation Assignment The purpose of this assignment is to engage with a particular social issue in depth to address each participant’s particular teaching needs and school context. Candidates will create a useful professional resource to share with colleagues on one social issue as it pertains to their teaching context or specialization. The product will be a brochure, double-sided handout, Prezi, or video; regardless of format, it will be prepared as a useful reference for your fellow educators. Alternative creative formats are encouraged; please discuss alternate ideas with the instructor before you begin. Candidates have a choice of focus for the assignment in order to make this assignment most relevant and useful to each individual educator’s needs: 1) a specific social issue; 2) a content-related instructional issue; or 3) a professional book or set of research articles about a current social issue. Examples of a specific social issue (choice 1) could be what teachers need to know about homelessness in southern Indiana, unaccompanied minors in JCPS, or transgender youth issues, for example. Examples of a content-related instructional issue (choice 2) could be top strategies for teaching secondary mathematics to English language learners, children’s books for students with an incarcerated parent, or teen literature with Muslim-American characters, for example. Examples of a professional book on a social issues topic (choice 3) could be takeaway ideas learned from reading a book such as The Dreamkeepers: Successful Teachers of African-American Children by Gloria Ladson-Billings, for example. (For your convenience, a number of other social issues books for educators may be checked out from the instructor.) If a book is chosen as the focus, the assignment will be similar to a book review written for fellow teachers. A digital “sign-up sheet” will be provided to avoid duplication. You may submit a draft of your project write-up for ungraded feedback up to a week prior to the final due date. Criterion Points for each criterion Resource topic clearly focuses on a specific social issue relevant to area students and schools. Clear connections are made to the local student population and/or a rationale is presented describing local student or educator needs. Target: 5 points Emerging: 3-4 points Weak: 1-2 points Unacceptable: 0 points = 20 total possible points Resource presents useful information targeted to what educators need to know. Content is not a rundown of background information or commonly known information; instead, resource presents lesser-known, cutting edge, and classroom-relevant facts, ideas, strategies, or best practices that will be relevant and helpful to other educators. Content is research-based and represents current scholarship and/or best practices related to the topic. Connections to timely research are clear, as applicable. All source(s) are listed. Citations and/or reference list are in APA style. Presentation is useful and professional. Regardless of format, all writing is clear, concise, and free of grammatical errors. Writing is free of biased language and reflects commitment to SOE disposition #9: “Candidate believes all students can learn.”

Non-Profit Proposal (Food care)

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Non-Profit Proposal (Food care)

Topic: Food Care Focus on: helping the lower-class family (provide healthy food) **Follow my main idea (see the overview document). Also. Please read the attached file to see the proposal outline and criteria in different sections BEFORE you start writing. There’re a total 8 sections. VI. Needs Assessment (week 2) 1-1.5 page VII. Theory of Change (week 3) 0.5 page VIII. Operations Plan (week 4) 1 page IX. Logic Model (week 3) (5-6 tables) X. People Resources (week 4) 0.5-1 pages XI. Budget (week 8) 2-3 lines, included in the IV XII. Implementation Plan and Measures of Success (week 7) ½ page XIII. Bibliography

Addiction Procrastination and Laziness’ by Roman Gelperin Book critique

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You will submit your book critique with FOUR SIMPLE SEPERATE SECTIONS.

In your report answer the following questions: 1) Summarize the book? Be very descriptive. Of the four sections, this should be the longest. LABEL THIS DISCUSSION UNDER THE HEADING —

-SECTION ONE 2) To what extent is the book objective, and to what extent is it subjective? Please be descriptive and address this question thoroughly. Note, in this context, the word objective refers to indisputable facts or demonstrated research. Also, subjective relates to the author’s opinions and personal ideas that are not necessarily based on research. You must answer this question and I expect you to be very descriptive. LABEL THIS DISCUSSION UNDER THE HEADING—

–SECTION TWO. 3) What is your evaluation of the main ideas and assumptions of the book? Criticize and praise, agree and disagree, point out omissions and overemphasis, clearly justify your assessment fully. Be sure to elaborate and be very descriptive. LABEL THIS DISCUSSION UNDER THE HEADING—

–SECTION THREE. 4) Why was this book written and who was the intended audience? Would you recommend this book, and if so to whom? Clearly state why you would or would not recommend this book. Be sure to elaborate and be very descriptive. LABEL THIS DISCUSSION UNDER THE HEADING—

–SECTION FOUR. 5) Your report should be at least 5 typed pages, doubled spaced, and 12 font. Please submit a separate cover page for your work. Please type in TIMES NEW ROMAN.

Song lyriSong lyrics and Performers in Cultural Context

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Song lyriSong lyrics and Performers in Cultural Context

Read or carefully listen to the lyrics of a group of songs. Making specific references, with the required citation style, use Schultz/Lavenda Chapter 6 on expressive culture, and other relevant chapters to discuss what you think these songs reveal about values, attitudes and behaviors in the society for which they were written.

lyrics and Performers in Cultural Context

Haviland’s chapter on Art may also be used. For example, songs may comment on gender roles and relationships, sex, love, social status, work, roles, patriotism, loyalty, individual rights and religious faith. Also consider and comment on the roles and status of the performer in the culture and the characteristics/roles of the audience/market. An audience can be those who attend concerts but may also be those who buy songs or listen to the radio.

You may photocopy or type song lyrics and must attach to this paper. A copy of the song lyrics is not part of the required page length. But, citing some bits from songs as examples of points is part of the paper length.cs and Performers in Cultural Context  Read or carefully listen to the lyrics of a group of songs.

Making specific references, with the required citation style, use Schultz/Lavenda Chapter 6 on expressive culture, and other relevant chapters to discuss what you think these songs reveal about values, attitudes and behaviors in the society for which they were written. Haviland’s chapter on Art may also be used. For example, songs may comment on gender roles and relationships, sex, love, social status, work, roles, patriotism, loyalty, individual rights and religious faith.

Also consider and comment on the roles and status of the performer in the culture and the characteristics/roles of the audience/market. An audience can be those who attend concerts but may also be those who buy songs or listen to the radio. You may photocopy or type song lyrics and must attach to this paper. A copy of the song lyrics is not part of the required page length. But, citing some bits from songs as examples of points is part of the paper length.

Voluntary involuntary manslaughter

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Involuntary manslaughter is the least blameworthy form of criminal justice.

In this research paper, the student will discuss, compare and contrast voluntary and involuntary manslaughter.

In addition, the paper should discuss how the laws are applied in “Stand Your ground” defense states. The paper should discuss the principles as noted in the readings and class discussions.

The paper should use examples to support the perspectives presented in the paper.

Cybersecurity and Driverless Vehicles

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write an essay paper that is three to four pages in length (at least 1,000 words) on the topic of “Cybersecurity and Driverless Vehicles.” \

Cybersecurity and Driverless Vehicles

Discuss the security threats associated with driverless vehicles, and then discuss the steps that can be taken to prevent these threats. Use at least three online resources for the information presented in your essay must be on word document not PDF

INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH

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INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH  Analyze your audience? (p. 470

)Determine your purpose? (p. 470)

Identify the questions that need to be answered? (p. 471)Carry out the appropriate research? (p. 473)

Draw valid conclusions about the results (if appropriate)? (p. 473)

Formulate recommendations based on the conclusion (if appropriate)? (p. 474)

Does the transmittal letterClearly state the title and, if necessary, the subject and purpose of the report? (p. 479)

Clearly state who authorized or commissioned the report? (p. 479)

Acknowledge any assistance you received? (p. 479)

 

Establish a courteous and professional tone? (p. 479)

Does the cover includeThe title of the report? (p. 479)

Your names and positions? (p. 479)The date of the submission? (p. 479)Does the title pageInclude a title that clearly states the subject and purpose of the report? (p. 479)List your names and positions and those you are addressing the report to? (p. 479)Include the date of submission of the report and any other identifying information? (p. 479)Does the abstract (no less than 250 words)List the report title, your names, and any other identifying information? (p. 479)Clearly define the problem or opportunity that led to this project (descriptive)? (p.479)Briefly describe the research methods? ((p. 479)Summarize the major results, conclusions, and recommendations? (p. 480)Does the table of contents (620, 625-630)Contain a sufficiently detailed breakdown of the major sections of the body of the report neatly aligned? (p.481)Reproduce the headings as they appear in the report? (p. 481)Include page numbers? (p. 481)Did you submit a table of contents for the illustrations? (481-483)Does the introduction Explain the subject of the report? (p. 476)Explain the purpose of the report? (p. 477)Explain the background of the report? (p. 477)Describe the sources of information? (p. 477) CHECKLIST FOR FINAL REPORT2Briefly summarize the most significant findings of the project? (p. 477)Briefly summarize your recommendations? (p. 477)Explain the organization of the report? (p. 477)Define key terms used in the report? (p. 477)Does the methods sectionDescribe your methods in sufficient detail? (p. 477)Justify your methods where necessary, explaining for instance, why you chose one method over another? (p. 477)Are the results presentedClearly? (p. 477)Objectively? (p. 477)Without interpretation? (p. 477)Are conclusionsPresented clearly? (p. 478)Drawn logically from the results? (p. 478)Are the recommendations Clear? (478)Objective? (p. 478)In paragraph format? (p. 478)In an appropriate location? (p. 478)* Does the glossary include definitions of technical terms that your readers might not know? (p. 484)* Does the list of symbols include all symbols and abbreviations your readers might not know? (p. 484)* Does the list of references include all sources and adhere to APA format? (p.486)* Does the appendixes including supporting materials that are too bulky to present in the body of the report or are of interest to only a small number of readers? (p. 487)Note #1: Each subsection (individual sections will have a conclusion/recommendation) but there must also be a comprehension recommendation/conclusion for the group report, which explains what is the best option. Or maybe all subsections (individual sections) offer possible solutions and deserve consideration.Note #2: Group reports must include a comprehensive Gantt Chart detailing how the proposed schedule for the work your group proposes. (See sample paper.)Note #3: Each group report must also include a budget. (See sample paper.)Note #4: Do not forget the credentials section listing each person’s credentials. How to Add a Running Head on a Title Page Only in WordA running head is a string of text added to a document’s header on top left side with page numbers on top right. It is often used in academic papers CHECKLIST FOR FINAL REPORT3and short story manuscripts to display the title of the story and the author’s name next to the page number. Typically, a running head appears on every page in the document; however, you can configure Microsoft Word to create a custom running head on the title page of the document only. The process is the same in Word 2007 and Word 2010.Step 1Open your document in Microsoft Word. Make sure you are at the very top of the document, on the title page.Step 2Double-click the top part of the title page. The header editing box will appear.Step 3Click on the Design tab, and then click Different First Page. This allows you to add your running head to the title page only.Step 4Type the desired running head in the header field. Double-click any other area of the document to return to the default view.CHECKLIST FOR FINAL PROPOSAL1. Is the proposal written in 12-point Times New Roman font?2. Did you use double spacing with 1-inch margins?3. Did you number all pages? Page numbers should go in the on far right (RUNNING HEAD on top left; see directions below.)4. Did each person write at least 6-8 FULL pages not counting images, title page, reference list, or any other material?5. Did each person supply at least two visuals with proper labeling (chart, table, photo, etc. AND correct citations directly beneath the image.)?6. Did you include a Gantt chart to outline the schedule of tasks and activities?7. Did you include the budget?8. Did you cite at least 4-6 peer-reviewed references per perso