William K Estes Order Description Students will write a paper on a prominent figure in the history of psychology. Figures will be limited to those on a list provided by your Instructor. The paper assignment is divided into three parts: selection of the historical figure; the preliminary reference list; and the final draft of the paper. General Description of the Assignment The major objectives of the assignment are to tell a coherent story about the historical figure’s life and career, and to draw specific conclusions about several issues. Genetic Influence One of the first sections of the paper requires you to draw conclusions about if (and in what ways) the person’s genetics seemed to have influenced his or her success in the discipline of psychology. (Your knowledge about your subject’s genetics will be limited to accounts about his or her relatives [e.g., educational level, occupation], and socio-economic status.) If, after you’ve done a thorough search of the literature, you can find no evidence for a genetic influence (and no compelling evidence to the contrary), simply explain that. Social Influence The second conclusion students will make is if, and how much and in what ways, their subject’s social environment (in their childhood and later) appear to have contributed to the professional achievements (i.e., educational achievement, successful areas of research, and family life) of the historical figure they have chosen. The assumption here is that the figure’s interest in a particular area of research (e.g., Does Conrad Lorenz’ work on imprinting appear to be tied to his childhood experiences?). Historical Significance Lastly, the student will argue whether or not the historical figure they wrote about deserves to be considered a major figure in the history of psychology. That is, in general, should the figure be considered noteworthy, not really noteworthy (they deserve little or no attention in the history of psychology), or somewhere in between? These things said, it is possible that the student’s library research will not support some (or all) of the possible connections between the factors described above and their subject’s success and major lines of research. In that case, the student will present their rationale for drawing each of their conclusions. Use of Quotes Avoid the overuse of quotations, especially block quotes. Almost all of the information used from your references should be paraphrased (put into your own words [and of course include a citation of the source of the information]). Only include quotations when the statement is of great importance and said extremely well (i.e., if you were writing about Abraham Lincoln including at least several quotes would likely be essential). almost all of the information used from your references should be paraphrased (and of course include a citation of the source of the information). Papers may be submitted to Turnitin.com (via Blackboard) up to five times to help students improve their ability to paraphrase. Requirements The paper will be written in American Psychological Association (APA) style (see links below for helpful information on APA style). As noted above, the overall paper assignment will consist of three parts. The first part is the submission (and approval) of a subject/historical figure. The second part is submission of a Preliminary Reference List. The list must include at least 12 sources. Acceptable sources are published books, book chapters, refereed journal articles, and/ or legitimate websites (see Appendix B for details). The second part of the assignment is the paper itself. The paper will be double-spaced and in 12 point type. Papers should consist of 7 to 10 pages of text (running over a few pages is acceptable, as long as the paper is not “padded” with information that is not particularly important. See Appendix C for more details. Sources of Information Different sections of the paper will require information from different types of sources (see Appendix B). For instance, some sections will require historical information about the life of the person (most likely written by others). Other sections require the student to gather information from the person’s published research (e.g., journal articles, books, book chapters). Most of the sources used for the paper should be refereed journals, books and book chapters; however, biographies and autobiographies are also acceptable sources. Information used for the paper must be from reliable sources. As you know there is much questionable information on the internet (e.g., you or I could set-up a website and publish very authoritative information about nuclear physics [regardless of how much we actually know about the subject]). The point is, be very careful when choosing sources of information on the internet. Our Librarians (and your instructor) can be very helpful in assisting students in separating out reliable from questionable on-line sources of information. On-line APA Style Resources https://www.apastyle.org/ https://www.apastyle.org/learn/tutorials/basics-tutorial.aspx; https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/ Approved On-line Resources The American Psychological Association (APA) The Association for Psychological Science (APS) PBS-Science Odyssey/Human Behavior History of Psychology Archives Classics in the History of Psychology Archives of the History of American Psychology Refereed Journals that may be Particularly Helpful Writing the Assignment History of Psychology Journal of the History of the Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Corruption In Nigeria Order Description This is a research paper so it needs to be well written, you have to write in active voice and use plain English the analysis ( so 3 strong arguments with lots of evidence )should have lots of data and information tables, graphs figures would be fine , please this paper should flow, a hook statement would be fine , this paper should be interesting to read and the paper should have some room to breath , please this paper is worth a lot and following the instruction would be nice, make this paper capture the reader, and i would repeat once more follow instructions and make the paper flow and enjoyable and please lots of data and evidence would be needed also a cost and benefit analysis would be fine i believe this should be in the paper and also talk about the alternatives what are other people saying, the format of the paper is below, and also i have attach or rather uploaded the outline to be used in the paper, please follow the comments made by the professor on the thesis statement and also there are 5 bibliography you can add 2 more and it should be academic reference( journals, justice website , stat canada). AT the end of the paper you need 3 recommendation on what can be done to solve the issue and choose one of out the three that you think would be good Please i repeat once more follow the instructions giving , am looking forward to seeing the good work you going to put on this paper, AND also i would need a 4 pages draft to this paper to be ready in 5 days , so on the 10TH of November 2015, the draft should include the background, analysis and one page bibliography please the idea of the draft is important so i can see the flow and organization of the paper the draft does not really need to have the graph so just the introduction topic and thesis statement , background and analysis please i repeat lots of evidence .
06 November, 2015
Order Description Article Assignments Format Requirements All assignments should: 1.Be composed of all three sections: Executive Summary, Critical Thinking Questions, and Critique ?Each sections should start on a new page with the section title entered and bolded (i.e., Executive Summary, Critical Thinking Questions, and then Critique) 2.Include the name of the article you are addressing in the header 3.Be at least 1200 words 4.Be double-spaced 5.Have 1-inch margins 6.Use 12-point Time New Roman font 7.Adhere to APA standards for citations and formatting Article Assignment Content Requirements A.Executive Summary: The Executive Summary is a synopsis of the article – no opinions in this section. You are required to include a summary of all the key points of the article. The length of the Executive Summary will vary from article to article, but should be accomplish in approximately 300-600 words. B.Critical Thinking Questions: Following your Executive Summary, please answer the Critical Thinking Questions at the end of the article. You are required to use evidence from the article to answer the questions. You may also include any outside courses you deem relevant (i.e. journal articles, newspapers, magazines, or online sources). Again, be sure to use APA style to do so. The length of critical thinking question portion will vary from article to article, but should be accomplished in approximately 300-600 words. C.Critique: Each Critical Thinking portion should be followed by a Critique. The Critique is a critical analysis of the article. This is appropriate section for your professional opinion; for you to apply what you have learned from your management courses as well as from any management experience you may have. In this section, you are required to include at least ONE piece of from previous classes, textbooks, outside articles (scholarly or newspaper/popular press). You may also use evidence from your workplace. Again, the length will vary from article to article, but critiques should be accomplished in approximately 600-900 words.
06 November, 2015
Order Description write a rhetorical analysis essay on “Your E-Book is Reading You” by Alexandra Alter The link is given as http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052702304870304577490950051438304 How to Proceed with the Rhetorical Analysis Decide on an approach to your essay. You can focus on either the content of the article or on its rhetorical methods and style (examining how the text persuades its readers). If you choose to focus on the content of an article, be careful to avoid the trap of stepping away from rhetorical analysis. The article has to be at the forefront of your discussion at all times. If you choose to focus on the article’s rhetorical methods and style, visit the University of British Columbia Writers’ Workshop segment called “Rhetorical Analysis: Critical Writing” the link is given https://cstudies.ubc.ca/student-information/services/self-directed-writing-resources/rhetorical-analysis/critical-reading Review the guidelines provided to you in the textbook’s chapters on critical and rhetorical analysis, as well as on the checklist below, but note this: In your analysis, you will report on the rhetorical techniques the writer uses to support his or her thesis. Your job is NOT to mark the essay or article, NOT to write a review of the essay or article, just to analyze its rhetoric. The key to a good rhetorical analysis is to discover and report on how the writer gets the message to the reader. Follow the FOUR D’s outlined below for every technique you choose to discuss. Discover the technique. Define the technique (as necessary). For help with this, Google “Rhetorical Devices.” Describe the writer’s use of the technique by including at least three examples (quotations) of each, making sure to integrate them properly. Discuss the writer’s probable motive for the technique and its impact on the reader. Decide how you are going to limit your analysis. Consider limiting your discussion to as little as one technique per body paragraph. Create a Works Cited or References page, and as we have reminded you previously, do not guess, and do not use a software program. Checklist for Rhetorical Analysis Essay After you have completed your analysis, use the checklist below to evaluate how well you have done. Did you use MLA or APA guidelines to format your essay? Did you check your formatting against examples in the textbook or on the Purdue Online Writing Lab site? (See this unit’s lesson for links.) Did you introduce the reading by identifying the author, the title, and the subject matter? Did you put the title of the essay in quotation marks? Did you include a summary of the article following your sentence of introduction? Is your thesis the last sentence of the first paragraph, or do you have a good reason it is not? Did you consider including an essay map/preview statement with your thesis sentence? (Speak to your tutor or see item #2 in Lesson 1 for further information.) Have you used third person point of view throughout? If not, do you have a good reason you didn’t? Check and make sure you have not shifted into first-person or second-person point of view. Does each paragraph have a topic sentence with at least two supporting points and a conclusion? Did you use a transitional word, phrase or sentence at the beginning of each body paragraph? Did you use transitional words and phrases as necessary to connect sentences within your paragraphs? Did you follow all the assignment parameters? Did you include quotations from the article? As you did so, did you follow the four required steps? Did you check each use of research to determine whether you integrated it? Did you make sure that no paragraph (excepting the conclusion) ends with a quotation? Does your in-text citation properly match the corresponding Works Cited or References entry? Check this very carefully—remember that the first word of the citation has to match the first word of the corresponding entry. Did you make sure to do your in-text and Works Cited or References entries correctly? Did you check each citation word for word and punctuation for punctuation against an example from the textbook, the Purdue Online Writing, or another reputable up-to-date source? Did you create a suggestive, emphatic conclusion rather than one in which you unnecessarily repeat the main supporting points? Di
06 November, 2015