Statistics

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Article is attached for both parts.

Apply APA Guidelines, In text citations and a reference page

 

 

Part I

Frankfort-Nachmias & Leon-Guerrero (2018) explain “statistics is a set of procedures used by social scientists to organize, summarize, and communicate numerical information. Only information represented by numbers can be the subject of statistical analysis” (p.18).

Write a 250- to 300-word response to the following:

·        How do you plan to use what you learn in this course in your personal or professional life?

·        What specific information are you hoping to learn to apply in your dissertation?

Reference: Frankfort-Nachmias, C., & Leon-Guerrero, A. (2018). Social statistics for a diverse society (8th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc. 

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Part II

Frankfort-Nachmias and Leon-Guerrero (2018) depict research as a five-stage iterative process (Ch. 1, Figure 1.1).

 

Write a 250- to 300-word response to the following:

·        How theory informs and is informed by:

·        Asking the research question

·        Formulating hypotheses

·        Collecting data

·        Analyzing data

·        Evaluating hypotheses

 

Reference: Frankfort-Nachmias, C., & Leon-Guerrero, A. (2018). Social statistics for a diverse society (8th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc. 

 

 

Meaning and Significance: Rough Draft Workshop

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OVERVIEW

The purpose of this assignment is to practice with the rhetorical, academic moves you are learning in your textbook, the “They Say, I Say” format, in order to compose a thesis and support it with evidence. In They Say, I Say, you are learning how to define what others are saying, as well as craft your own claims and engage in the synthesis of sources as evidence in order to produce academic writing. For this essay, you will work on your skills in comprehension, analysis, summary/paraphrase/quotation, and supporting a thesis with evidence. You will also engage in some preliminary steps toward research.

 

Today’s employers place a lot of value on thinking critically, ethical judgment and integrity, intercultural skills, innovation, and a life-long desire to learn. One way to continue to learn outside of school, get exposure to new ideas, and hone your own position is by regularly reading, viewing, and listening to high-quality material, as well as discussing it with others. In particular, for this essay, you will be engaging with quality sources and making a claim using those sources as evidence in order to share your point of view with others. This assignment will allow you to organize your use of the templates in They Say, I Say, as well as show the progress you are making in the acquisition of academic skills and desirable professional qualities.

 

Academic Values: Critical Thinking, Critical Analysis, Discourse, Claims Based on Evidence, Close Reading, Synthesis, Documentation, Compare/Contrast

PROCESS

For this assignment, you will compose a rough draft and a final draft of an essay about a topic you think is significant and meaningful. You will use three sources gathered from the web or FSW databases in order to demonstrate your thesis and support it with evidence. You should anticipate “counterclaims” (Chapter 6, They Say, I Say) when composing your assignment. Your topic can fall under any of these three areas: 1) Science and Technology, 2) Entertainment and Popular Culture, 3) History and Culture, or an interdisciplinary topic that spans areas. Here are some examples of professionally written articles (“mentor texts”)1 that share similarities with the purpose of this assignment:

 

Your essay should identify a topic that you think is meaningful and significant, and compose a thesis statement supported by evidence (sources and your analysis) for why other people should pay attention. In order to satisfy the requirements for this assignment, you should complete the steps below.

 

  1. Compose the first draft of your essay. While your first draft does not have to be the full 900 words of the final draft, it should not be less than 600 words.
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  3.  Your first draft should include a working thesis, body paragraphs, and an outline of your conclusion. You will submit your rough draft to Canvas for peer review. During the peer review workshop period, you will be giving and receiving feedback on your essay.
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  5. After you have received feedback on your draft during the workshop period, you should make a revision plan. Your revision plan should identify key areas for improvement and identify specific actions you will take to revision your essay. You should enter those specific actions into your calendar between the workshop and the due date.
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  7. Revise your response essay based upon the feedback you received in the draft workshop. Make sure your essay has an original title. Submit your final draft by the due date.
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Example Student Essay 

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ASSIGNMENT CRITERIA

 

Drafting Workshop and Revision

  • The writer participates in the drafting workshop and has a draft of at least 600 words.
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  • The writer participates constructively in the draft workshop period by giving thoughtful feedback to his or her peers.
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  • The writer takes notes on his or her Revision Plan.
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  • The writer makes a revision plan with a specific calendar based upon the feedback he or she receives.
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  • The writer demonstrates a sound process of drafting and revision.
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Final Draft

 

  • The writer has composed a strong introduction and thesis statement (Intro-Ch. 7).
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  • The writer uses summary, paraphrase, and/or some quotation appropriately in his or her use of sources (Chapters 2 and 3).
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  • The writer demonstrates strong reading comprehension of his or her three sources (Ch. 1-7).
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  • The writer supports his or her thesis with compelling evidence (Ch. 1-8).
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  • The writer’s claim and support demonstrate sound reasoning (Ch. 1-8).
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  • The writer has a strong, well-supported conclusion (Ch. 1-8).
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  • The writer makes his or her claim and supports it with three sources using templates and methods from Chapters 1-8 in They Say, I Say.
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  • The writer demonstrates reading comprehension, analysis, and critical thinking.
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  • The writer meets the standards for effective communication (clarity, logic, precision, accuracy, significance, and fairness).
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  • The writer includes a Works Cited page (NLSH).
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  • The writer adheres to MLA style (NLSH).
  • The essay is 900-1100 words.

 

Mock Study and Dissertation

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In-text Citations and a Reference page

 

Part 1

Write a 300 word response to the following:

What barriers did you experience completing the interviews? How did you work to overcome them?

If you found contradicting information to what your experience tells you, explain why you agree or disagree with the research.

Part 2

Write a 300 word response to the following:

Do you plan to incorporate any of the information from the mock study you have completed in the past weeks within your future dissertation study? If so, what aspects will be included?

 

“Letter form a Birmingham Jail” Martin Luther King

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You can use the following thesis and level I headings for your week 4 CT assignment.Thesis: In his “Letter from a Birmingham Jail,” Martin Luther King uses the rhetorical strategy of __________________ to achieve his purpose of________________________, a model that can be applied to the upcoming portfolio project.For this thesis, centered, bold level 1 headings would be as follows:Rhetorical Strategy[Choose one rhetorical strategy such as logos, pathos, ethos, or another one from section 5.5 of the etext, and give a few examples of where King uses that strategy in his essay. Cite examples parenthetically, giving page numbers.]King’s Purpose[Explain your notion of King’s purpose for writing his letter and show how the rhetorical strategy you selected helped him achieve that purpose.]Application to the Portfolio[Explain how you will apply the same strategy in your portfolio project.]ConclusionUse the attached template to format your essay and references.

Be sure to address the following:

  • State the purpose of the letter. Be sure to paraphrase the speech throughout your analysis.
  • Describe one strategy for development of the letter. This should be one that you identify with or think is effective. Base your description on this Module’s readings and the course activities you participated in.
  • Remember that your paraphrase should end up being about the same number of words as the original material that you cite. Please note that you are not paraphrasing the entire document but more like a sentence or two. This is similar to what you might do with a quote, but with your own words. A paraphrase is not the same as a summary.
  • Explain why you think the strategy is effectively used in the letter.
  • Incorporate at least one quote from the speech, and properly cite the quote on the References page.
  • Explain how you plan to use the development strategy in your Portfolio Project.

Requirements:                                                                                                                       

  • Your written paper should be two to three pages in length, not counting the title and reference pages, which you must include.
  • You must accurately insert a quote and paraphrase in your analysis to provide in-text evidence from the essay or article you selected, and you must comment on the quote to demonstrate you are thinking in a critical manner.
  • Your paper must be formatted according to the CSU Global Writing Center.
  • Basic Essay APA7_Template_Paper2020-1.pdf

Basic Web Research and Response

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Basic Web Research and Response

 

 Assignment

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  • Submitting a website URL or a file upload
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Overview

 

The purpose of this assignment is to continue your practice with the rhetorical, academic moves you are learning in your textbook, the “They Say, I Say” 4edition  format, in order to compose a short response to a text. In They Say, I Say, you are learning how to define what others are saying, as well as craft your own response in order to produce academic writing and response. For this essay, you will work on synthesizing your skills in comprehension, analysis, summary/paraphrase/quotation, response, and anticipating objections.

 

Furthermore, today’s employers place a lot of value on thinking critically, ethical judgment and integrity, intercultural skills, innovation, and a life-long desire to learn. One way to continue to learn outside of school, get exposure to new ideas, and hone your own position is by regularly reading, viewing, and listening to high-quality material, as well as discussing it with others. This assignment will allow you to organize your use of the templates in They Say, I Say, as well as show the progress you are making in the acquisition of academic skills and desirable professional qualities.

 

Academic Values: Critical Thinking, Critical Analysis, Discourse, Claims Based on Evidence, Close Reading, Basic Web Research

 

Process

 

For this assignment, you will locate, analyze, and respond to a review or critical viewpoint related to a television show, podcast, movie, album, video game, social media platform, or other cultural product that you enjoy. You should choose an article that reviews or makes a critical argument about the tv show, movie, podcast, album, or cultural product. (Here is an example of the type of article you might analyze about Game of Thrones: “Game of Thrones and the Paradox of Female Beauty  (Links to an external site.)“.) After reading this assignment, you should start looking for an article on the internet that might interest you. Good examples of publications with thoughtful reviews and analysis include The New Yorker, The New York Times, and The Atlantic.

 

In order to respond to the text, you must first read it and comprehend the author(s) viewpoint, position, or argument. The first part of your assignment will therefore be an explanation of the author’s position using summary, paraphrase, and perhaps some quotation. The second part of the assignment will be your response, using the concepts you learned in Chapters 4, 5, and 6 of They Say, I Say. Your essay will start to bring together and synthesize your growing understanding of the templates in They Say, I Say, and the practice with them we have been doing in this course, as well as introduce basic internet research.

 

Therefore, on this assignment, you will be assessed on comprehension, summary, analysis, understanding of the rhetorical situation, and the logic of your own response. You will also begin to use MLA format in order to design your document and cite your source(s) and practice generating an original title for your essay. Remember, you are not expected to know everything there is to know about academic reading, writing, and rhetoric, but to show that you are building the skills necessary for success in academic and professional contexts. The more practice you have, the better you will become!

 

Example Student Essay

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Assignment Criteria

 

An essay that “Achieves Excellence” will be distinguished in the following criteria:

 

The writer explains the author’s ideas, position, and/or point of view using the concepts and methods addressed in Chapters 1-3 of They Say, I Say. 

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  • The writer identifies the reasons and/or evidence upon which the author is basing his or her position.
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  • The writer identifies the conclusions drawn by the author.
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  • The writer uses summary, paraphrase, and/or some quotation appropriately in his or her explanation of the text.
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  • The writer responds to the text with his or her position using the concepts and methods addressed in Chapter 4 of They Say, I Say 4e (“Yes/No/Okay, But”).
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  • The writer distinguishes throughout his or her position from that of the author (Chapter 5).
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  • The writer anticipates and responds to potential objections to his or her point of view using the concepts in Chapter 6.
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  • The writer defends and supports his or her position with sound evidence and reasoning.
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  • The writer draws well-supported conclusions about the position taken by the author.
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  • The writer demonstrates reading comprehension, analysis, and critical thinking.
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  • The writer meets the standards for effective communication (clarity, logic, precision, accuracy, significance, and fairness).
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  • The writer adheres to MLA guidelines for formatting, in-text citations, and the Works Cited page.
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  • The essay is 700-900 words and has an original title.
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Interviewing

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APA Style and Guidelines to be followed. 

Writer needs to be 345 Dr. Hedlund

Previous order related 32324 

 

Interview two participants (in-person) who have an understanding of the content of your research topic/problem. Refer to the interview requirements below: 

  • Explain the purpose of the interview to the participants by using the appropriate introduction.
  • Each interview must be audio recorded and timed.

 

Transcribe your interviews (word-for-word). Within the transcriptions, highlight any areas you think might be thematic or represent emerging patterns.

 

Write a 300 word reflection about what you learned, what challenges you had, and how you felt about the data you were able to obtain.

 

 

Sensitive Data

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This needs to be written by Writer 345 Dr. Hedlund

 

Write a 300 word response to the following:

APA Guidelines to be followed

In text citations and a reference page to be included

 

The IRB Board may require a full board review if it is determined that you are collecting sensitive data. What type of data do you plan to collect in your dissertation research, and is it considered sensitive?