How important is forensic science to policing and criminal investigations, court processes, and security efforts at various levels? Explain your rationale in a historical approach.
How accurate is the popular media representation of forensic science? How does this influence popular opinion on justice-related issues?
What possible influence does the “CSI” effect have on the judicial process?
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Please cite at least three different non-classroom peer reviewed literature references in the body of this report. Regarding Academic Resources, University of Phoenix Policy states: “Coursework must uphold the high standards of academic integrity established by the University of Phoenix. Consequently, the majority of research conducted by students must be peer-reviewed academic journals, such as those in the University Library, or the additional readings for each course. Internet searches often lead to nonacademic information resources, such as Wikipedia.org, Ask.com, Encarta.com, Infoplease.com, and blogs. These sources are not to be used as they are not academic in nature. The student is responsible for the accuracy of any facts presented in assignments. It is important to carefully analyze all sources used in academic works to ensure the information is accurate and appropriate for the assignment.” Wikipedia, dictionaries, and encyclopedias are not acceptable literature references…Leonald (Dr. Leonald D. Robinson)
ASSIGNMENT: Write a character analysis. A character’s development generally has an important impact on a story’s major themes. Choose a key character (the story’s protagonist) or characters (the story’s protagonist and antagonist, etc.) in one of the following stories and discuss how the character’s development contributes to a major theme in that story. Completing this task requires that you are able to state succinctly the theme of the short story.
Write a 500 to 700-word analytical essay about one or more characters from one of the short stories listed below. You must include at least three direct quotations from the short story itself. You are not permitted to use other sources of information (i.e. web sites, articles, books, etc. about the short story). Doing so will result in a Code of Conduction violation.
“Sonny’s Blues” by James Baldwin
“Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” by Joyce Carol Oates
ORGANIZATION: The introduction should identify the story under consideration, its author, the major theme in the story, and state specifically how the key character’s development addresses that theme. Body paragraphs should support your argument with specific references to the story, bolstered by relevant textual evidence and analysis of that evidence (use direct quotations, paraphrases, and summaries). Your conclusion should place your argument within a larger, meaningful context for your reader.
TIPS:
Do re-read the short story closely and take notes as you read.
Do not read about your selected story online. Don’t pollute your brain with other people’s thoughts about and interpretations of the story.
Do not write about yourself or people in general; do write about theme.
Do select one main point that your essay will make (your thesis).
Do begin each body paragraph with a topic sentence and include adequate supporting details.
Do discuss the classification of your selected character (flat, round, stock).
Do discuss the characterization of your selected character (dynamic, static).
Do discuss epiphany (use “epiphanic moment” to refer to the moment of change).
Do discuss if direct or indirect presentation is used.
Characters are consistent in their behavior (in what way(s) is your character consistent?)
Characters are motivated (what motivates your selected character?)
Characters are plausible or lifelike (in what way(s) is your character lifelike?)
Do not write in first person; instead, use the third person.
Do write about literature using the present tense.
Do not make a point without supporting it from the text.
Do quote text and do comment on the quotes and integrate them into your writing (don’t strand your quotes).
Do proofread your essay both from top down and from bottom up.
Do interpret the literature however you like, but, remember that you must support your thoughts with evidence from the story.
Do support your interpretations with specific examples from the text.
Do not summarize the plot. Do analyze the text.
Do provide a title that conveys the point of your argument.
Do not plagiarize your work. The College considers any amount of plagiarism as a Code of Conduct violation.
SOURCE MATERIAL: Your essay must properly cite the short story under consideration. Each body paragraph should contain at least one reference to the short story (paraphrase, summary, or quotation). You only need to use the primary source (the story); do not use outside sources. Correct source usage consists of two elements: (1) brief in-text citations for any idea or passage that is not your original idea; and (2) a properly formatted list of all Work(s) Cited at the end of the essay.
FORMAT: The essay must conform to MLA standards: double-spaced, twelve-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins on all pages. Include a Works Cited page. Use in-text citations. Give your essay a title. The title of your essay must not be the title of the short story you analyzed.
Example Work Cited Entry:
Tan, Amy. “A Pair of Tickets.” The Norton Introduction to Literature. Portable 13th ed., edited by Kelly J. Mays, W. W. Norton, 2017, pp. 130 – 144.
Do you think Marie Winn’s technological determinist theory of television is accurate or does it give too much power to television? Pick one side and take it.Please provide two examples of when you think she is EITHER Accurately assessing the negative impacts of TV Or where she is giving TV too much power. These responses remember are 500-750 words
The listing of references/sources is NOT expected or required, and you should not quote any outside materials.
Aliens from another planet want to visit the Earth in order to trade for some of our unique cultural products. Their homeworld prizes beer and and sorghum-based alcohol, so the aliens arrange for one space shuttle to visit San Marcos, California and another space shuttle to visit Maotai, China. The team of aliens on board each of the spaceships has spent years in space mastering the local language and cultural traditions for their respective destinations.
The aliens are planning to land in San Marcos and Maotai tomorrow. Unfortunately, their space shuttles unexpectedly crash into a Tesla Roadster outside of Earth’s orbit, which their advanced telescopes had not previously detected as a risk. As a result, the two shuttles are forced to swap their landing approaches, with the China- trained team sent to San Marcos, California and the U.S.-trained team sent to Maotai, China.
In a state of panic, the aliens trade a few of their harvested bitcoins and use the proceeds to hire YOU as a cross-cultural consultant. After getting over your initial surprise and some tough negotiating, you agree to provide advice to ONE of the two teams (your choice) on what they should know and how they should best communicate with the earthlings at their landing site. [In other words: Pick China or the U.S. – don’t answer for both!
4 PAGE, double-spaced, 12-point font, 1” margins essay that incorporates the following:
How would you describe life in Southern California or China using Hofstede’s Dimensions of culture? (note: you are not expected to explain any regional differences in Chinese culture – focus on national-level orientations).
What is the time orientation of the people who live in San Marcos/Maotai, according to Hall’s theory (monochronic/polychronic)?
What are the communication preferences of the people who live in San Marcos/Maotai, according to Hall’s theory (high context/low context)?
How would you go about making a trade arrangement for craft beer/ sorghum-based alcohol with the people in San Marcos/Maotai?
How would you recommend avoiding any communication blunders/mistakes (“faux pas”) in San Marcos/Maotai?
the listing of references/sources is NOT expected or required, and you should not quote any outside materials.
Aliens from another planet want to visit the Earth in order to trade for some of our unique cultural products. Their homeworld prizes beer and and sorghum-based alcohol, so the aliens arrange for one space shuttle to visit San Marcos, California and another space shuttle to visit Maotai, China. The team of aliens on board each of the spaceships has spent years in space mastering the local language and cultural traditions for their respective destinations.
The aliens are planning to land in San Marcos and Maotai tomorrow. Unfortunately, their space shuttles unexpectedly crash into a Tesla Roadster outside of Earth’s orbit, which their advanced telescopes had not previously detected as a risk. As a result, the two shuttles are forced to swap their landing approaches, with the China- trained team sent to San Marcos, California and the U.S.-trained team sent to Maotai, China.
In a state of panic, the aliens trade a few of their harvested bitcoins and use the proceeds to hire YOU as a cross-cultural consultant. After getting over your initial surprise and some tough negotiating, you agree to provide advice to ONE of the two teams (your choice) on what they should know and how they should best communicate with the earthlings at their landing site. [In other words: Pick China or the U.S. – don’t answer for both!
4 PAGE, double-spaced, 12-point font, 1” margins essay that incorporates the following:
How would you describe life in Southern California or China using Hofstede’s Dimensions of culture? (note: you are not expected to explain any regional differences in Chinese culture – focus on national-level orientations).
What is the time orientation of the people who live in San Marcos/Maotai, according to Hall’s theory (monochronic/polychronic)?
What are the communication preferences of the people who live in San Marcos/Maotai, according to Hall’s theory (high context/low context)?
How would you go about making a trade arrangement for craft beer/ sorghum-based alcohol with the people in San Marcos/Maotai?
How would you recommend avoiding any communication blunders/mistakes (“faux pas”) in San Marcos/Maotai?
