Topic: Write a reflection paper on the readings assigned for the week. For the last paragraph focus on the changing dynamics of the digital age. What are the changing behaviors in society due to changing technologies? How do you feel about these changes? How is computer-mediated communication different? Assignment Format Include a cover page with your name Follow the APA … Read more
1) Discuss one of the quotes from “The Divinity School Address” handout. What do you think the quote means? What do you see as a purpose or intent of his address? 2) Discuss one or two critically important points that Frederick Douglass makes in his “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July” address? What … Read more
Summary & Responses Assignment Sheet What is the topic? For this assignment you will write a summary and present at least two different responses to our class reading: “College Mentors Serve Savvy Students Most” Who is the audience? Your audience will be the Oakton community, students, student support staff, faculty and administrators. What is my … Read more
Touchstone 2.1: Evaluate a Source ASSIGNMENT: For this essay, you will select one of the sources that you intend to support your argument. Which source you choose is up to you; however, it should be substantial enough that you will be able to talk about it at length, and intricate enough that it will keep you … Read more
Touchstones are projects that illustrate your comprehension of the course material, help you refine skills, and demonstrate application of knowledge. You can work on a Touchstone anytime, but you can’t submit it until you have completed the unit’s Challenges. Once you’ve submitted a Touchstone, it will be graded and counted toward your final course score. … Read more
What is a Reflection Paper? Reflection papers are written expressions of how a specific article or set of articles has shaped your understanding of a given topic. The reflection papers are required to tie together all the assigned readings, exploring how to complement or refute each other. They should take the form of a brief … Read more
Instructions Goal: The goal of this assignment is to choose a topic and create a research plan that will contribute to the Week 7 Final Project. Description: In the Week 1 and Week 2 Lessons, we have read about two steps of the BIG6 model: task definition and information seeking strategies (CO1 & 2). As … Read more
Find or construct a graph of the US deficit for the last 100 years. Including the graph you found or constructed, prepare a 10-12 slide PowerPoint presentation (excluding title and reference slides) on the U.S. deficit. You can explore the history of the deficit, the growth, how it is calculated, what contributes to it, if it is … Read more
Plagiarism is not something that just might occur in college paprs; there are social and financial consequences to plagiarism in the real world. Please review the following plagiarism cases Jayson Blair and the New York Times. Jonah Lehrer and the New Yorker. “Surfin’ USA” and “Sweet Little Sixteen.” Jane Goodall an her book, “Seeds of Hope: Wisdom and Wonder.” Choose … Read more
After you have carefully read the first four pages (from start to the graphs–not all reading) “College Mentor Relationships Reach Savvy Students Most,” choose one of the topics below and write a response of about 50-75 words. Then read and respond to the post of one other student in 25-50 words. The reply should respond … Read more