Based on the novel the handmaids tale, explore the representation of men and women. Consider how individuals are affected – physically and psychologically – by their biological gender? Do the texts challenge or reinforce stereotypes about men and women? Are relationships between men and women sources of conflict, or do they provide respite from the challenges of life? How does presentation of gender relate to the work’s overall theme?
Use the articles you have identified for the topic statement assignment as well as additional ones as needed, to write a review of the literature. If this is your first time writing a literature review, you are encouraged to seek assistance from the Writing Center, which is a free service to all SDSU students: https://writingcenter.sdsu.edu/ I strongly encourage you to begin writing the literature review early so that you may seek assistance as needed. Since this is a research class, we will not cover the basics of writing a literature review, therefore, you’ll need to seek assistance, if needed, through the Writing Center. Additionally, every research article you review will consist of a literature review, pay close attention to how the authors synthesized the literature. The content of the literature review should be focused on the description of the topic, its causes, and consequences. In writing your paper, follow the outline below: 1.Identify your topic and provide a brief introduction of the topic area. 2. Problem Overview – Provide an overview of the problem area. How prevalent is the problem? How is the problem defined in the research that you read? What are some of the consequences or impact of the problem? 3. Causes – What are some theories about the causes of this problem, including contributing factors? Are there different or competing theories related to the topic? 4. Based on your literature review, end with a research question you would like to answer. 5. Make sure to identify the type of research question you have included (e.g., descriptive, exploratory, etc.). Also, identify the independent and dependent variables that are part of your research question(s). Section 2 – Methodology This section follows the literature review where you ended with a research question to answer. In this section, you’ll propose the steps you’ll take in developing a research study to answer your research question. The methodology (i.e., methods) section of a research proposal allows the reader to understand how the data will be collected. It should be detailed enough for a researcher to be able to replicate the study from reading the methods section. Since you will not collect actual data, you 1 M.Villagrana, PhD SW 391 – Fall 2019 will propose the steps you would have taken had you collected data to answer your research question. Since every methodology will vary in terms of the steps taken, the page number for this section should be minimum 4 pages. This section should include the following: 1. What research design will you use? (e.g., cross sectional, pre/posttests, experimental, etc.) 2. Operationalize and conceptualize your variables (i.e., IVs and DV). 3. What measurement tool(s) for the data collection will you use? Part of the data collection is identifying the measurement tool (e.g., survey, questionnaire, etc.) you will use to collect data. In identifying an appropriate measurement tool, include research literature (minimum of 2 research articles) that supports the use of the measurement tool you have identified for your study. 4. Participants: Who will you recruit into your study? a. Provide details such as age, gender, race/ethnicity, etc. b. Include any criteria that needs to be met by the participants and how you will determine whether the criteria are met. For example, homeless military veterans with PTSD. c. Number of participants. 5. Procedures: Include the type of sample used (e.g., convenience sample, random sample, etc.) NOTE: It’s important to show the order in which things will occur. a. How will the sample be identified? b. How will the sample be contacted and/or recruited? c. What method will be used to recruit them? For example, flyers in local grocery stores. d. Who will collect the data? e. Where will activities take place? For example, data will be collected at a school, agency, church, etc. Or at the participant’s home. f. What process or activities will participants engage in? For example, will participants be surveyed, interviewed, etc. Will participants take a test or view a film, etc.? g. Will data collection take place more than once? h. How long will whatever activity (e.g., survey, interview, etc.) take? i. Other important details to include – if using interviews, will the interviews be recorded? Will data collection take place at a certain time of day? Will participants receive an incentive (e.g., money, gift card, etc.)? 6. End with how you will store the data (e.g., questionnaire answers will be inputted into an excel sheet and questionnaires stored in a locked file cabinet or destroyed, etc.). FYI: It’s important to pay attention to the research articles you have reviewed for the literature review, and in identifying a measurement tool, as these research articles will have examples of how the authors/researchers developed their study. Pay attention to the 2 M.Villagrana, PhD SW 391 – Fall 2019 methodology, or methods, section of these articles in writing your own methods as these will serve as sample methodology sections. Section 3 – Limitations This is a brief discussion (i.e., 1-2 paragraphs) where you discuss the potential limitations of your proposal, had the study been conducted. These are factors that are out of the control of the researcher and/or restrictions imposed by the researcher that may potentially influence the results of your study. For example, if you propose to survey only social work students at SDSU, this will limit the generalizability to only SDSU social work students, where you can’t generalize your findings to all social work students. The following link explains what limitations should be include: https://www.edanzediting.com/blogs/how-write-about-your-study-limitations-without- limiting-your-impact Section 4 – Contributions and Implications All research studies need to have been designed to answer a research question or questions that will have an impact and/or contribute to the field of social work. Therefore, you should wrte a paper that describe the potential contributions and implications of your research proposal to the field of social work. The research articles you have used up to this point should all include a last section where the authors/researchers discuss their study’s implications/contributions.
Tobias (1989) outlines there are three eras of Canada’s Indian policy, which are protection, civilization, and assimilation. Using 21 Things You May not know about the Indian Act (Joseph, 2018) and other course readings and course material, what are the implications of the Indian Act both historically and in contemporary times?
Basing your discussion on the ideas of the writers in the reading, “The Internet: Is It Changing the Way We Think?”, what concerns are people expressing about the Internet and Google? Are these valid concerns? Why or why not? Explain your point of view on this topic in an essay of 1200 words minimum. You may only use the following sources for this essay: Sherry Turkle “Connectivity and Its Discontents” Nicholas Carr “Is Google Making Us Stupid?” John Naughton “The Internet: Is It Changing the Way We Think?” Paragraphs have to be organized according to a logical pattern of development such as importance/emphatic, chronological, or spatial or a combination. and Engaging hook that doesn’t use “I”; Clearly stated thesis that matches essay organization.
What does the peer-reviewed evidence say about the effectiveness of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid addiction? This is a review of the peer-reviewed literature as to the success and effectiveness of services delivered through a MAT clinic. This could be about the bundle of MAT services in the clinic itself or the respective drugs (e.g., vivitrol, suboxone, methadone and other medications, & combined behavioral therapy) that are part of the services. -What is the peer-reviewed literature support of the delivery of MAT services compared with other opioid abuse treatments? -What is the peer-reviewed literature support of the effectiveness of vivitrol, suboxone, methadone and other medications, and combined behavioral therapy?
In the first column, identify an example from the article demonstrating how Tan’s novel reflects the experience of a particular ethnic group. Then, in the second column, find an example in the article that appears to be part of universal human experience and not limited to Chinese American culture. Based on the description in the article, what influence might Tan’s novel, and similar artifacts, have on broader American culture? Can you think of another artifact that has had a similar impact? Once the worksheet is complete, save the file a final time. Submit your completed worksheet for grading.
Research paper goal is to make a contribution to Jazz research. The impact Gil Evans had on jazz is overlooked and deserves recognition as he had a strong impact on Jazz. Using examples of some of his famous pieces, shows and collabs with other Jazz Artists.
Write a paper illustrating the history of that area, its growth and impact on the field of psychology, as well as its role in present day psychology. Include hurtles, opposing theories, and resistance encountered.
You are required to create and present a portfolio of work evidencing a highly developed understanding of the creativity and innovation process within an organisation from an individual, historical, contemporary and global perspective. The portfolio aim is to propose a business innovation. Create a Portfolio The portfolio (brown book) should include: Reflection on class activities, Mind-maps, Sketches Self-evaluation, Application and use of course theories Evidence of autonomous enquiry (i.e research) A proposal for an actionable business innovation (e.g. the improvement of an existing product, service, process, business models or the creation of entirely new form of the above) The portfolio is a record of your creative work throughout the term towards your proposed business innovation. The collection of all your work in the portfolio needs to be presented in the form of a Poster Presentation of your portfolio (Week 11 and Week 12). Further details will be provided in class. You will need to come up with a business innovation through class activities. The class activities are recorded in a creativity book during the term. The presentation of your innovation will need to reflect and emerge from your creativity book. Key Concept for Assessment 1: present an individual portfolio on a business innovation, detailing the innovation process (with the use of a creativity book). Present your Portfolio In class (Week 11 and Week 12) you will need to present your portfolio (your brown book) using a poster or powerpoint slides. Submit your Portfolio After your presentation you will need to upload your presentation (poster image, PDF, Powerpoint) in Blackboard 20th December 23:59pm
In Act I, scene 5, Hamlet describe King Claudius saying, “That one may smile and smile and be a villain, ” Choose two of the following villains (Claudius from Hamlet, Tom Buchanan from the great Gatsby, Capitan Vidal from Pan’s Labyrinth) and compare closely the ability of each to hide their inner vicious character under a pleasing outer appearance. Things to consider might include: intelligence, personal charm, ultimate success.
