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Technical Summary of Sources for Final Technical Report

Technical Summary of Sources for Final Technical Report

1. Harlow, H. F. (1983). Fundamentals for preparing psychology journal articles. Journal of Comparative and Physiological Psychology, 55, 893-896.
Article/Source Purpose
This first section will explain what the source is attempting to accomplish. In this section you can provide a discussion of your rhetorical assessment of the source – what is the purpose, who is the target audience, and what is the writer’s role (who is the writer and what is his/her/their relationship to the audience and to the work). In other words, what is the source attempting to do, for whom is it attempting to do it, and who is attempting to do it?
Rationale for Topic
The next section will require that you explore the following questions: what is the significance of the topic under discussion; why is it worthy of development? This is an opportunity to assert both the importance of exploring the option that you have selected and the topic specifically being discussed in the source.
Major Points Discussed
In this section, you will identify and explain the major ideas developed in the source. In this instance, this is not simply a list of the ideas. This sections requires that you not only present the significant points under discussion but that you explain those in such as way so that your reader will understand the idea and how it is being explored. You will, then, provide a summary of the discussion of that point, “hitting the highlights” to inform your readers of the contents.
Conclusion
In this final section, you will draw conclusions about the information that was provided in the Major Points Discussed section. You will bring everything together and explain why and how the information presented in that previous section is important. In other words, what observations can we make based on that information? What conclusions can we develop based on what the source has discussed?
2. Henry, W. A., III. (1990, April 9). Making the grade in today’s schools. Time, 135, 28-31.
Article/Source Purpose
This first section will explain what the source is attempting to accomplish. In this section you can provide a discussion of your rhetorical assessment of the source – what is the purpose, who is the target audience, and what is the writer’s role (who is the writer and what is his/her/their relationship to the audience and to the work). In other words, what is the source attempting to do, for whom is it attempting to do it, and who is attempting to do it?
Rationale for Topic
The next section will require that you explore the following questions: what is the significance of the topic under discussion; why is it worthy of development? This is an opportunity to assert both the importance of exploring the option that you have selected and the topic specifically being discussed in the source.
Major Points Discussed
In this section, you will identify and explain the major ideas developed in the source. In this instance, this is not simply a list of the ideas. This sections requires that you not only present the significant points under discussion but that you explain those in such as way so that your reader will understand the idea and how it is being explored. You will, then, provide a summary of the discussion of that point, “hitting the highlights” to inform your readers of the contents.
Conclusion
In this final section, you will draw conclusions about the information that was provided in the Major Points Discussed section. You will bring everything together and explain why and how the information presented in that previous section is important. In other words, what observations can we make based on that information? What conclusions can we develop based on what the source has discussed?

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Eng105

Perform your observation for Essay 2. Remember all the tips from class and your readings. Try to observe a community with a specific purpose. Bring your observation notes to class. Start brainstorming your working thesis. Bring it.
Get ready for Halloween! 😉
I haven’t been to class last week so l absolutely have no idea what is an observation essay and perform what , so I am looking for some one who is familiar with this class and knows what to do and be able to do well, if this person are doing super well in this homework assignment, i will let that person handle all my future homework associate with this observation essay.

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Reflection Paper working In Starbucks

Reflection Papers
Request for a reflection paper that explain what you did at a Starbucks coffee shop for intern. Each paper is expected to be at least 1 single spaced page.You are to reflect on your internship and what you are learning, experiencing, witnessing, etc. The emphasis should be on your development of a positive service oriented attitude, problem solving and decisionmaking skills. These reflections can come from experiences/observations with guests, coworkers, or management. Think about your development as a future hospitality professional and how that is enhanced by these interactions. These papers should also highlight the different areas you are experiencing – e.g.: front desk, bellman, concierge,… Each paper has a deadline (check the Course Outline & Deadlines below). Do NOT use up 2 inches at the top for your name, the class, etc. Your name and the name of your company or organization are fine across top line of the paper. Typos, incorrect words, sloppy grammar reflect poorly on you and will definitely be reflected in your grade for the paper (you can lose a whole letter grade this way) – so proofread out loud. These papers should be worthy of giving to your supervisor. Provide specific details in your examples.
Example of previous reflection papers that I wrote and teacher’s comments and grade.

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Review Marcia's four-part model of adolescent identity status

Review Marcia’s four-part model of adolescent identity status. Use this model as a framework to reflect on your own identity development during adolescence. Provide specific examples from your own life for each of the four stages and how the example fits the model. Include responses to these questions:

  •  Which aspects of your identity that developed during your adolescence do you still carry as part of your identity as an adult and why?
  •  Which aspects of your identity developed during these years have you changed and why?
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New Product Development Working Session

New Product Development Working Session: Instructions
1) Identify and Describe a Specific New Product Development Opportunity:
In this section, you identify a new product development opportunity, and describe it (e.g., what it is, why it has a competitive advantage, how it stacks up to its competition, what target market is interested in it, etc.).
Example: One possible opportunity would be a superlight “disposable” running shoe meant for races. It would be meant for a “very serious” target market, that would be willing to spend money for a shoe that would help them run faster. This target market would be willing to sacrifice “durability” for “performance.” Most running shoe companies (e.g., Nike, Adidas, Asics, Saucony, New Balance, etc.) have very light “racing” shoes that would compete with this product.
2) Identify Three Online Sources Providing Knowledge that would be Beneficial in Developing this New Product Opportunity:
In this section, you would look for sources that would help us in developing the new product. For example, in the superlight running shoe mentioned above, we might need to know the weight of existing running shoes (see https://runblogger.com/choosing-a-running-shoe-drop-weight-price) , you might want to know about various materials that could be used to make the shoe lighter (see https://www.keller-sports.com/guide/comparing-the-technologies-in-different-manufacturers-running-shoes/), and you might want to know how the weight of shoes might affect runners’ ability to run without injury, as you wouldn’t want to offer a product that might contribnute to injuring runners (see https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4550712/) .
The purpose of this portion of the exercise is to look at several factors that might influence the new product development.

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Academic Research Outline

Topic: You may choose your topic so long as it specifically relates to law, society, &/or justice.  The only topics you may not write about are abortion, death penalty, or marijuana.
Part 1: Outline the Following Preliminary Ideas for Your Essay:
 
I.               Thesis statement– A one-sentence, overall argument that you assert or your take-away message—a “should”-type statement.
II.             A topic sentence for your background information paragraph.  This sentence should convey the overall meaning of the paragraph.
III.            A “reason” topic sentence.  A reason provides a “why” or “because” the thesis statement is true.  This sentence states the overall meaning or concept that will be covered in the paragraph.
IV.            Another “reason” topic sentence.  A reason provides a “why” or “because” the thesis statement is true.  This sentence states the overall meaning or concept that will be covered in the paragraph.
V.             Another “reason” topic sentence.  A reason provides a “why” or “because” the thesis statement is true.  This sentence states the overall meaning or concept that will be covered in the paragraph.

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Legal And Ethical Scenarios

Legal and Ethical Scenarios  Read the scenarios and the questions that follow.  Answer Scenarios 1 and 2, then select any  two (2) of the remaining scenarios for a total of four (4) scenarios.   You must also provide an answer for the recommendations section.    Identify and analyze the legal issue(s). Apply legal concepts and make potential arguments as directed using laws, cases, examples, and/or other relevant materials. Consider using short headings (consult APA materials) to separate the topics. Summarize the facts; do not copy the scenarios into the paper.  Support your answers with information from the textbook and at least five scholarly sources other than the text and course lectures. By Day 6, prepare a 6 to 8 page paper that identifies the legal issues and potential solutions and answers all questions presented, supported by relevant legal authority. Do not exceed the page length by more than two pages  Overview  Headquartered in Savannah, Georgia,  ________________ operates two coffee shops in Georgia and one in Alabama.  Approximately 30% of the employees work full time; however, ____________ primarily hires part-time employees as baristas, delivery drivers, cooks and dishwashers.     The company experienced explosive growth over the last four years, but with the growth came increased legal issues.  The owners seek your advice on the following legal and ethical issues.   Scenario 1 – Business Organizations  Bailey Andrews and Danita Brown met while working at Starbucks and attending college in Georgia.  Bailey studied business at South University, while Dania attended the Art Institute for culinary management. The two friends were tired of working for someone else and opened [SELECT A NAME FOR THE COFFEE SHOP]  as a partnership after college.   Now that the business has grown, the two partners are considering a new legal form for their business. • Analyze three types of business organizations Andrews and Brown might consider for their existing restaurant. Be sure to consider at least one limited liability option. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of each type.  •Select one type of business for Andrews and Brown and provide support for your choice. •Select a name for the coffee shop and use it when answering the remaining scenarios.     Scenario 2 – Employment Discrimination  Born in 1975, Juanita Mendoza immigrated from Mexico in 2005 and became a U.S. citizen in 2010. Mendoza speaks fluent English with a strong Hispanic accent. Her accent does not interfere with her ability to communicate with others. Mendoza worked as a cook and waitress for 20 years. Although she did not have any formal management experience, Mendoza applied for a shift manager’s job with [Restaurant Name]; however, she was not hired for the position. The restaurant currently employs 5 full time employees and 14 part time employees. •Analyze the possible grounds Mendoza might have for a discrimination lawsuit against [Restaurant Name].  •Provide support for each ground selected and then provide arguments that [Restaurant Name] could make to counter each claim. •Explain how your answer might change if the restaurant only employs a total of 12 people.    Scenario 3 – Secured Transactions and Bankruptcy  Bayside Restaurant Supplies agreed to sell 10 new commercial coffee makers and 5 freezers to [Restaurant Name] for $27,500. Bayside retained a security interest in the equipment.  [Restaurant Name] agreed to pay for the equipment in equal installments over 48 months. •Evaluate Bayside’s rights as a creditor if [Restaurant Name] files bankruptcy 18 months after purchasing the equipment.    •Discuss Bayside’s rights as a creditor if [Restaurant Name] sold the 2 refrigerators and 5 coffee makers for $750 approximately 30 days prior to filing bankruptcy. •Explain how a failure by Bayside to file a financing statement might impact the outcome of both scenarios.    Scenario 4 – Insurance and Agency  Dylan is a delivery driver for [Restaurant Name]. While delivering orders within the scope of employment, Dylan rear-ended a car driven by Vickie Talley. Dylan was insured by State Farm and his policy contained the following information.   Exclusions—What is not Covered  State Farm will not pay for any damages an insured person is legally obligated to pay because of:  Bodily injury or property damage arising out of the use of your insured auto while used to carry persons or property for a charge, or any auto you are driving while available for hire by the public. •Analyze the liability on the part of Dylan, Vickie, State Farm and [Restaurant Name]. Be sure to cover issues related to both insurance and agency.    Scenario 5 – Consumer Protection  [Restaurant Name] does not publish the prices of drinks on the menus. Nik Carlson, a customer of the restaurant filed a lawsuit claiming that failure to provide drink prices on the menu constitutes an unfair business practice because customers must make quick decisions about ordering drinks after asking about the price. Another plaintiff, Joe Swanson, claimed that he was not provided with a cost for his drink until after he ordered it, which constitutes consumer fraud. •Analyze the applicability of state and/or federal consumer protection laws that Carlson and Swanson can assert against [Restaurant Name]. Select which party should win and support your answer.    Scenario 6 – Liability on Negotiable Instruments  Andrews and Brown hired a bookkeeper, Jenice, and gave her general authority to issue company checks drawn on SunTrust Bank so that Jenice can pay employees’ wages and other company bills. Jenice decides to cheat her employers out of $10,000 by issuing a check payable to the Bayside Distributors, one of the suppliers of seafood and fresh local produce. Jenice does not intend for Bayside to receive any of the money, nor is Bayside entitled to the payment. Jenice endorses the check in Bayside’s name and deposits the check in an account that she opened at Wells Fargo Bank in the name “Bayfood Dist. Co.” Wells Fargo accepts the check and collects payment from the drawee bank, SunTrust.  SunTrust charges [Name of Restaurant] account $10,000.  Denice transfers $10,000 out of the Bayside account and closes it. [Name of Restaurant] discovers the fraud and demands that the bank return the money. •Evaluate which party or parties bear the loss.    Scenario 7 – Breach of Contract and Remedies  Andrews ordered 20 round tables to seat parties of two, 25 square tables to seat parties of four, 5 tables to seat larger parties and 175 chairs. The tables were specially ordered to contain the logo of the restaurant on the top of each table.  Andrews paid for the entire shipment when placing the order; however, the supplier was responsible for making the shipping arrangements. The tables and chairs arrived three weeks later; however, five were scratched and damaged. Seven of the chairs were missing.    •Analyze the restaurant’s options related to the damaged tables and missing chairs. Be sure to address the applicability of the UCC to the transaction.   Recommendations   Conclude your paper by justifying suggestions for [Restaurant Name] to help prevent future occurrences of these types of legal problems.  Identify any ethical issues you find and present recommendations as  applicable. Be specific in your recommendations.  Submission Details: • Use APA format for the paper. Review the APA materials located in the Library Research Guide.

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MAS105 Final Essay-Media Culture Essay

MAS105 – Final Essay – Guide
Assignment Overview
The Final Essay provides an opportunity for you to build on the Outline you submitted in Week 7.
Unless otherwise advised by your tutor, you should address the same essay question as you did for
the Outline, but you may want to modify your approach or arguments in the light of feedback from
your tutor and your own reflection on the strengths and weaknesses of your argument.
Requirements:
• Final Essays must be 1700 words (plus or minus 10%, excluding references)
• Final Essays must address one of the set questions listed below (unless otherwise advised by
your tutor, you should address the same essay question for both your Essay Outline and your
Final Essay)
• Students must demonstrate a strong engagement with a range of the unit readings and a solid
capacity for pertinent independent academic research
• All sources must be completely detailed through in-text referencing and a reference list.
Research
Final Essays should include evidence of wide scholarly reading and significant independent
research. Broader reading within the disciplines of media, communications and cultural studies will
be highly valued.
Final Essays must include at least eight scholarly sources, including:
• At least three unit readings, including those mentioned in your specific essay question
• At least five academic sources through your own independent research (not from the unit
readings)
o At least two of these sources should be articles from an academic peer-reviewed
journal
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The three unit readings specified in each essay question enables you to not only engage with a
broad range of the set materials, but to also develop analytical skills to synthesize academic ideas
and sources in support of your argument.
Please note: Scholarly/academic sources may include peer-reviewed journal articles and books
published by a reputable academic publisher such as a University Press (speak to your tutor if
you’re unsure about a specific text). They should be situated in the disciplines of
media/culture/communication. Newspapers, wikipedia, online forums, blogs and non-peer reviewed
essays found online are not considered scholarly/academic sources.
Referencing
Full bibliographical details for the publications you use should be given through in-text referencing
and referencing list in Harvard style. A referencing guide is available on iLearn.
Please note: Every in-text reference must include a page number (in addition to the author and
date).
Argument
All the essay questions below ask you to “critically analyse” the claim or “critically evaluate” the
argument posed in the question. This means that you need to assess, deconstruct, and investigate the
claim/question posed. You need to construct an argument that outlines why you agree or disagree
with the claim. You must demonstrate why/how you have come to this argument, and provide
evidence that supports your argument (i.e. scholarly sources, unit readings).
Structure
You should utilise the feedback on your outline in structuring your essay. Generally, stronger
essays are structured thematically. That is, organised around the discussion of key ideas that
illustrate and support your argument. You should avoid structuring your essay around different
readings, as this will not show sustained attention to the development of your argument. You should
instead aim to synthesise the studied material in a way that supports your argument.
Essay Questions
1. For Jenkins, convergence is both a top-down corporate-driven process and a bottom-up
consumer-driven process. Your essay must critically analyse this claim and incorporate the
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work of Croteau & Hoynes (wk9), Andrejevic (wk10), and Van Djick (wk11) from the unit
readings.
2. Cyber utopians have argued that digital media and the Internet will break down national borders
and lead to more interconnected and democratic societies. Your essay must critically analyse
this claim and incorporate the work of Flew (wk3), Appadurai (wk4), and Flew & Swift (wk11)
from the unit readings.
3. “New media has changed the broadcast model of the audience. The network changes it further.”
Your essay must critically analyse this claim and incorporate the work of Manovich (wk1),
Thompson (wk2), and Andrejevic (wk10) from the unit readings.
4. McChesney argues that neoliberalism is a better term to describe what is often referred to as
globalization. Your essay must critically analyse this claim and incorporate the work of
McChesney (wk4), Hesmondhalgh (wk8), and Croteau & Hoynes (wk9) from the unit readings.
5. “The anxieties often expressed in the press, by the public and by politicians about the
vulnerability of certain viewers exposed to new media forms tell us more about moral panics
and inequalities of power than about “the effects” of the media”. Critically discuss this claim.
Your essay must incorporate the work of Thompson (wk2), Barker (wk7), Lessig (wk8) from
the unit readings.
6. Dwyer et al. argue that regulations to promote diversity and prevent the concentration of media
ownership remain necessary even as Australians gain access to online media. Your essay must
critically analyse this claim and incorporate the work of Hesmondhalgh (wk8), Dwyer et al.
(wk9), Flew & Swift (wk11) from the unit readings.
7. To what extent has a market model rationale, rather than a public service rationale, triumphed in
the Australian media landscape? Your essay must critically analyse this question and
incorporate the work of Hesmondhalgh (wk8), Croteau & Hoynes (wk9), and Andrejevic
(wk10) from the unit readings.
8. In Australia, professional journalists are accorded some legal protections known as shield laws
that protect their sources and metadata. Should these protections be extended to bloggers and
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citizen journalists? Your essay must critically analyse this question and incorporate the work of
Mackenzie (wk5), Dwyer et al. (wk9), and Meikle (wk12) from the unit readings.
Formatting
• No need for a title page. Write the essay question you are responding to at the top of the
page, with your name, student number, tutor’s name, and your tutorial information.
• Only use Times New Roman (12pt) or Arial (11pt) black font
• Ensure your entire document has 1.5 line spacing
• Reference list should be at the end of your essay, on a new page
o Don’t bullet point or number your references
o References should be ordered alphabetically, according to author surname
o No footnotes for in-text references
• List your word count at the end of your Final Essay (see above for what is included in the
word count)
• The use of headings is optional
Submission instructions
• The assessment must be submitted on Turnitin (through the relevant link in the
‘Assessments’ section on MAS105’s iLearn page) before the due date and time. The
submission link will open a week before the assessment is due.
• The first submission on Turnitin is final. Please check that you are submitting the correct
file.
• If there is a technical issue that arises during submission, you must email your tutor or the
unit convenor ASAP with a copy of your assessment attached.
Late submissions and penalties
• Assignments which are submitted late without a previously negotiated extension will incur a
5% late penalty per day (including weekends and public holidays).
• Extensions on the final version may be granted if Disruption to Studies is approved, or may
be approved at the convenor’s discretion upon receipt of appropriate documentation in cases
where Disruption to Studies may not be applicable. Please see the Disruption to
Studies policy: http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html.
• Please contact the convenor Dr Rachael Gunn via email BEFORE the due date if you have
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health issues and/or serious family difficulties that mean you are unable to submit one of the
assessed items by the due date. You may be given a short extension.
• Students with prolonged adverse circumstances or a pre-existing disability/health
condition may be eligible for ongoing assistance and support. Such support is governed by
other policies and may be sought and coordinated through Campus Wellbeing and Support
Services.
Support
There is a range of resources and services available for students to develop and refine their
academic skills. These include:
• WriteWISE consultations (follow the link on MAS105’s iLearn page)
• StudyWISE resources (available as a separate unit on iLearn)
• Consultations with a Learning Advisor (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/skillsdevelopment)
• Weekly workshops on specific skills (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/skillsdevelopment/workshop-calendar)
• MAS105’s Week 6 Guest Lecture by Dr Ian Collinson on Research & Writing
Students are encouraged to utilise these resources and services in-line with the feedback they
received on their Essay Outline and in developing their Final Essay.
Assessment Criteria:
• Understanding and critical engagement with key readings in the unit
• Comparison and analysis of key concepts in the unit
• Independent research within the discipline
• Use of research and reading to support a critical argument
• Organisation of argument including clearly addressing the question
• Clarity of communication
• Accurate and appropriate referencing
• Ability to reflect upon and utilise essay outline feedback
This Assessment Task relates to the following Learning Outcomes:
• analyse and critically evaluate key concepts in Media Studies
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• identify the ways new media technologies shape and are shaped by social, cultural, political
and economic processes
• distinguish between and evaluate various theoretical positions on media audiences, media
industries, regulation and policy
• undertake independent academic research in the discipline, including identifying and using
appropriate articles in academic journals
• communicate ideas using appropriate academic discourses, both verbally and in a range of
genres of writing, including abstracts and essays
Please see the rubric for a more detailed overview of how the learning outcomes will be evaluated
in this assessment.