According to the TAMU online writing center, textual analysis, “should explore the [speaker or writer’s] goals, the techniques (or tools) used, examples of those techniques, and the effectiveness of those techniques. When writing a rhetorical analysis, you are NOT saying whether or not you agree with the argument. Instead, you’re discussing how the rhetorician makes…
After reading “The Information Ecosystem,” take some time to introduce yourself to your instructor and classmates. Tell us a bit about yourself and then react to this week’s reading. Respond to at least one of the following prompts, using examples from your own experience: 1. Do you agree with Berger in his assessment that…
In a first paragraph, complete the following based on readings from the module: 1. First, summarize the speech in a single paragraph of around five sentences, articulate the overall point of the speech. There will be no analysis here. In a second paragraph, analyze the rhetorical context for your speech. Specifically, you might…
SOCI 60, Assignment #4 This assignment requires you to construct an interview guide, conduct an in-depth interview over the phone or via Skype/FaceTime/Zoom, submit a partial transcript of that interview, and write a short reflection piece. Think of a general research question or problem you would be interested in studying using in-depth interviews…
To your delight, you’ve been selected as one of five finalists for an administrative position! To your dismay, you’ve been asked to prepare a brief position paper for the selection committee. The question you’ve been asked to address is, “How can schools be both learner and knowledge centered communities?” Make sure that your paper reflects…
Using technology-based resources within the social studies classroom supports real-world applications and helps to inspire teachers in their lesson planning and instructional practices. Continually exploring technology resources which can be utilized within the classroom demonstrates a teaching best practice. Allocate at least 3 hours in the field to support this field experience. Observe…
Teachers of social studies and the arts are challenged to develop standards-based curriculum that integrates current local and global issues into instruction. Doing so engages students in applying content knowledge to real-world problems. To develop a standards-based curriculum, educators must first research grade-level specific state academic standards for social studies in order to align learning…
Create a 12-15 slide digital presentation intended to be shown to elementary general education classroom teachers within a professional development setting. Include the following within your presentation: Definition of cross-curriculum instruction. Explanation of how cross-curricular integration aids in students’ learning, development, and motivation. How thematic planning across content areas can make it easier…
Your professor has assigned you the task to argue whether teachers should be allowed to carry guns in school. In order to prepare for your debate, you decide to research this topic in the CSU Online Library. As you review your research results, how do you judge what are academically acceptable sources…
How does human resources management differ in the public and non-profit sectors compared to the private sector, considering factors such as organizational goals, funding sources, and stakeholder expectations? Discuss the unique challenges faced by HR professionals in public and non-profit organizations and how these challenges impact workforce management and employee engagement. What is the significance…