Defend YOUR Upward Mobility Path: Financial Analyst Career

The purpose of this writing assignment is to learn and practice the skill of finding, using, and documenting reliable and relevant research data, and employing the MLA format of both citing quotations and using paraphrases. You are showing that you know how to locate specialized information and present it in your writing. You will also be practicing the first triad of steps from the Toulmin Method of Argumentation. You will view this assignment as an argument against an imaginary person about why you should (or should not) pursue this college major, OR this career choice, OR this company/non-profit. You are defending your choice. Introduction and Claim (minimum one paragraph): First, explain what first brought you to this particular major/career choice/or company—before having done any research. Is it something you have always been intrigued by? Why? Do you already have some personal experience in this field? What would that be? Then, write this statement: “I should (or should not) pursue this major/career/company/non-profit.” Data One/ Grounds: Description (two paragraphs—use at least one to two reliable research sources): This is a formal explanation and description of this career or profession. How is it defined, and explored, by the U.S Bureau of Labor and Statistics? How does a job site describe it? What is the job description? What does this person do? What are the other related professions? What is the national average salary for this professional? What is the average for the Bay Area? Data Two/Grounds: Preparation for the Career one to two paragraphs—use at least one to two reliable research sources): What type of schooling and training is necessary? How many years will it take? What are the best schools or training programs for this profession? Find some job postings for this profession. In the case of a specific company or organization, study what is on their website. Find examples of resumes for this type of professional. [Commercial websites such as Indeed.com; Glassdoor.com can help with this; I will also show the class other sources to consider for research.] What do you keep noticing when you look at job postings and resumes for this profession? (You must Interview a professional in this field/area and ask what that person’s preparation was. Otherwise, interview a professor who teaches in a discipline related to the field/area.) Data Three/Grounds Forecast/Outlook/Quality of Lifestyle (two or more paragraphs-use several reliable research sources): What is the projected growth for this career? Is it declining? Growing? Is there a need for this in the future? What are the pros and cons of working in this profession? Find a current newspaper headline about this career, or related to this career. What does this news article reveal about this career? [will use our library research database services] Find the major professional/academic journal for this career. What does a recent article title reveal to you about the current status of this career? [will use bls.gov or our library research database] Find the official website of a major professional organization for this career. What can you discover from their article selections? [find as a link on bls.gov and its Occupational Outlook Handbook page] Drawing Your Conclusion/ the Warrant (one to two paragraphs): Now that you have conducted this research, and considered all of this as evidence/data/grounds, you should (or should not) pursue this major/career/company because? Summarize why this will or will not work for your upward mobility path.

Write a research paper over identity and how it relates to the following novels: Saga, desiree’s baby, When a fat girl get skinny, ad infinitude, and much a du about nothing.

Write a research paper over identity and how it relates to the following novels: Saga, desiree’s baby, When a fat girl get skinny, ad infinitude, and much a du about nothing. The goal of this course is to identify and analyze the different literary genres of fiction, poetry and drama and understand how their respective elements affect their quality and context. For this assignment, you must write a literary analysis research essay using the assigned readings from the Fiction, Poetry and Drama Units. To assist you with the writing process, select 6-7 texts that are similar in topic; you must use at least one text from each unit. Then, review the Questions for Writing about Fiction / Critical Perspectives document in the Research Paper folder. Select a critical perspective that you will apply in your analysis and critique of the texts. Choose one of the following topics: Justice Forgiveness Love Friendship Shame / Secrets Identity Family Literary element (irony, humor, suspense, etc.) Other (be specific) Next, do some research on your subject and see what information is available on the topic, authors and/or the short story/poem/play/ graphic texts you chose. You must include three outside resources as material to support your analysis. Acceptable materials will derive from library research databases, journal articles and critical studies (books). Note: internet-based materials such as a website (eg: sparknotes.com) or a review /summary (eg: Amazon.com user review) are unacceptable. Use the library catalogue and databases to locate research materials that provide a critical analysis of your topic. Use your unit exams, Analysis Essay, and notes to help formulate your essay! Because journal publications are more current than their book-manuscript counterparts, it is required that at least one of your secondary texts be from a peer-reviewed journal publication. Also, at least one of your outside sources must derive from a book (this does not include the graphic texts). The third source can be from another book, news (such as CNN or NYT) or from a journal publication.

Demonstrate that you understand why or how your opponents position makes sense.

Rogerian Essay Rogerian Argumentation I. Intro Thesis II. Background —Overview of argument (neutral) —Summary of sides (neutral) III. Statement of Understand —Present your opponent’s position —Demonstrate that you understand why or how your opponents position makes sense IV. State Your Position V. Solution Offer a win-win proposition. Tell the opposition why moving toward your position would be beneficial. Present concrete steps toward solving the problem both sides face. VI. Conclusion Ethos, Pathos, and Logos A good argumentative essay requires a somewhat balanced use of ethos, pathos, and logos. Alt-hough you don’t have to use each persuasive approach in your essay, keep in mind that without ethos, your essay will not carry credibility; without pathos, it won’t have effective emotional affect; and without logos, you might not necessarily expect your audience to buy into your ar-gument. You may need to think about which persuasive approach would be more convincing for your audience.

Identify and discuss the single most successful social welfare program in the United States (many are listed in the textbook, but there are many more).

Identify and discuss the single most successful social welfare program in the United States (many are listed in the textbook, but there are many more). – What are the goals of the program and why has it been successful? – What are the strengths and weaknesses of this program? Provide both historical and current information to support your position. – What reforms could further improve the program you selected? – What technique would be more effective in implementing the suggested reforms (Authoritative, Incentive, Capacity or Hortatory)? – What are the future prospects of the program?

Explain the evaluation methodology: Was it a quantitative or qualitative study – or aspects of both? What specific type of methodology was used?

1. Tell me the general area of crime solutions your discussion group chose to explore. (This may have changed since the first group worksheet discussion so be sure to update it) **** https://www.crimesolutions.gov/ProgramDetails.aspx?ID=58 (USE THIS for main source) it explains all those steps and then do research to answer the criteria but mainly this is the main source for the experiment. 2. Tell me the specific program you chose to evaluate – identify it by name and author(s)’s last names. Explain why you chose to evaluate this particular program (EX you might discuss why the program is interesting to you, how it might relate to your future career, and so on). (The program you are evaluating may have changed from your paper proposal – be sure to include the updated information and refer to your proposal feedback) 3.Tell me about the goals of the program and what problem specifically the program is meant to address. 4. Tell me specifically whom the program is meant to help. 5. Tell me what the evaluation outcomes are. 6.Explain the evaluation methodology: Was it a quantitative or qualitative study – or aspects of both? What specific type of methodology was used? (EX survey, experiment, interviews…) Who were the program participants? What were their socio-demographics characteristics? How were these participants selected? If it’s a quantitative study, what were the dependent, independent, and control variables? If it’s a qualitative study, what were the overarching themes found in the data? (This can be found on the program overview webpage, but can also be found in the research article(s) associated with your program) (Be sure to refer to the Research Methods chapter and lecture information) 7.Explain the results of the study. Was the program successful? What were the strengths and weaknesses of the program? (You will find this in the research article associated with your program) 8. If your program is successful, explain to me why you think that is. If your program was not successful, tell me why you believe it was not successful and how to make it better (incorporate class material into either explanation). 9. Tell me which of the theories we have covered in class most exemplifies your chosen program. In other words, tell me which theory you think your chosen program could be based on and why it could be based on that theory. To do this successfully, you will need to explain the theory’s propositions, and then explain how the propositions apply to the program to explain it. (The theory explanation is to describe how the program might have been using the theory for the program’s design – the theory is not about explaining the criminal behavior, per se) 10. Are there any ethical considerations covered by the authors of the report. For instance, did they have to get IRB approval prior to conducting the study? Are they working with protected populations and how do they handle ensuring their safety? Are there considerations of confidentiality, anonymity, and the like? Did they receive funding from an outside source or organization that might bias the study’s results in some way? (This is not an exhaustive list – look over the Research Methods chapter and lecture information to ensure you cover any and all ethnical considerations. Also, the authors may not explicitly state these ethical concerns – you will need to analyze the study and make your own determinations)

What criteria have you used to justify your multi-million dollar investment in designing and implementing a restructured global supply chain?

You are the Executive VP of multinational operations. You have discovered through a one year internal review and outside consultants reports that your global supply chain needs to be modernized and restructured. For this essay and using content from our last 7 modules answer the following: What criteria have you used to justify your multi-million dollar investment in designing and implementing a restructured global supply chain? What are the key areas to be redesigned? Why? https://www.ups-scs.com/index.html https://www.sap.com/products/digital-supply-chain/scm.html

In relation to “Things Fall Apart Essay”, write Okonkwo’s obituary/remembrance of his legacy from the perspective of his son, Nwoye.

The second major writing assignment for the class is based on the novel Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe. You have two options: First is to assume the role or a missionary in the village of Umuofia and write a persuasive letter to the English Crown in which you either argue for continued intervention in Nigeria or advocate the withdraw of British forces. Therefore, you must read through the eyes of an English missionary on the ground in Umuofia. Know that your audience has little knowledge about African culture, so you must explain why you believe that intervention is merited or should stop. Although your thesis must take a stance of pro-intervention or withdraw, you may provide suggestions to the English Crown on how to move forward. You must use specific examples from the text to explain your rationale. At first, this may seem like an easy answer; however, you must consider all aspects of Umuofian culture, the good, the bad, and the ugly. Okonkwo is a deeply flawed character, but at the same time, we can empathize with him since the world around him changes so much. Second is to assume the role of Okonkwo’s first son, Nwoye. Nwoye leaves the village to become a missionary. I want you to write a letter to your father after you receive word that he was arrested by the British authorities. You should reflect on your Igbo culture and the Village of Umuofia, and explain to Okonkwo why you left. You could also talk about the church and discuss your new life, but most of your analysis should focus on your childhood and your memories of Okonkwo. Consider Okonkwo’s stories as a journal. As a missionary, you read his story, which both humanizes the Umuofian people and gives you unique insights into a misunderstood culture. As Nwoye, you have life experience living with the deeply flawed Okonkwo, you should consider Things Fall Apart as a journal after your departure. Since this essay has you assume an identity, you will have to use personal pronouns in your paper. However, you must keep in mind that you are writing to a well-educated and versed audience, so your writing should be academic and refined (you should not change how you write a traditional academic paper, but you can have some fun with flattering or ingratiating language). OR You can write Okonkwo’s obituary/remembrance of his legacy from the perspective of his son, Nwoye. You should take into account the full character development of Okonkwo, but you should not shy away from the oftentimes distant relationship of Nwoye’s father. How should Okonkwo be remembered? What is his legacy? Is anyone to blame for his death? There is a lot of creative freedom with this option, but you should stick to the text as much as possible.