305-WK8

Every teacher has his/her own method of grading, at least within some aspects of it, and this variance is often tied into a personal philosophy on grading. In other words, teachers give grades based on what they personally think the purpose of grading is, on what they find important to grade on, on what they want the grade to reflect from the student, etc.

For this assignment, you are to come up with your own general philosophy on grading. The response should be a minimum of 500 words and should use APA formatting (title page, double spacing, running head, page numbers, and reference page/in-text citations if outside sources were used).

• Within the philosophy, the following components should be addressed:
• What do you think that the purpose of grading in general should be?
• What do you hope to achieve by providing these grades to students, yourself, parents, etc.?
• What do you feel are the most important criteria to use for grading? Why do you feel this way?
• Do you think that student effort should be a variable in grading? Why or why not?
• Within your grading approach, would you use absolute grading, relative grading, or aptitude-based grading? Why did you choose this approach?

WHY U NEED THIS COMPUTER

Write a 1-2 page paper (double spaced – you don't need references or cites or anything, but it DOES need to be your own work) explaining to yourself, your significant other, your mom, your kid – whomever….that you NEED this computer.  "It's an awesome computer" just won't do.  You need to really convince this person that this computer is vital to your success in some way or another.  You can find the computer here:

Caine’s Arcade

Caine is a 9-year-old boy whose afterschool and weekend project turned into an international imagination movement. As the Caine’s Arcade video explains, Caine built a gaming arcade almost entirely out of cardboard and opened it up for business in the storefront of his father’s auto parts store. This story provides an excellent example of how characteristics of Caine’s personal identity might affect how and what he learned from the specific experiences portrayed. The video story identifies the cultural values that nurtured Caine’s curiosity and inventiveness, and you can readily analyze the factors contributing to his “funds of knowledge” going into the project. After viewing Caine’s amazing story, reflect on the different skills he learned and applied as he completed his “project,” and consider how his personal identity shaped, and was shaped by, his amazing experiences. To help you better understand the underlying influences affecting Caine’s learning experiences, read Chapter 7 of your primary text.

This chapter presents information and examples associated with how social class can have an influence on student achievement and behavior in school. You also need to read the article by Moll, Amanti, Neff, and Gonzales (1992) regarding Funds of Knowledge about how family and cultural backgrounds impact students and their families.

Initial Post: View the Caine’s Arcade video and construct an initial discussion post that addresses the following questions:

• What external factors influenced Caine’s ability to successfully create his arcade (e.g., what role did his father play in encouraging his project?)?
• What internal factors influenced Caine’s ability to successfully create his arcade? Consider his world view, values, and funds of knowledge as internal factors.
• How valuable do you think these skills are in the real world? How well do they align with one or more of the 21st-century skills identified on the Framework for 21st Century Learning web page?
• http://www.p21.org/our-work/p21-framework
•  

 Mullick, N. (2012. April 9). Caine’s arcade [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faIFNkdq96U&list=PL8C26606523FCC495 

  Moll, L., Amanti, C., Neff, D., & Gonzalez, N. (1992). Funds of knowledge for teaching: Using a qualitative approach to connect homes and classrooms. Theory Into Practice, 31, (2), pp. 132-141. http://www.learnnc.org/lp/pages/939

MSSU GB320 WEEK 3 QUIZ 3 (ANSWER 20/20)

Question Question 1 "Which of the following takes place during the third phase of the 3-x-3 writing process? Edit the message to make sure it is clear, conversational, concise, and readable. Proofread the message for spelling, grammar, punctuation, names, numbers, and formatting errors. Evaluate the message to decide whether it will achieve its purpose. All of these choices Question 2 "Which of the following statements about anticipating and profiling your audience is most accurate? If you don't actually know your readers, it is impossible to picture what they are like. Messages to management and decision makers may be the easiest to write. You will adjust your tone, style, and content to accommodate the expectations and needs of your audience. You should profile your primary audience only. Question 3 "How can one become a better business writer? Follow a systematic process such as the 3-x-3 writing process. Study models of successful business messages. Practice writing a variety of business messages. Do all of these choices. Question 4 "Sharon is trying to decide whether to call her boss or to send an e-mail message. Sharon is in the first phase of the writing process. True False Question 5 "Which of the following statements about the 3-x-3 writing process is most accurate? Experienced writers usually spend the most time on the third phase of the writing process. The steps of the writing process must always be followed in order. The 3-x-3 writing process is useful only for longer, more complex documents. The writer decides whether a document achieves its purpose in the first phase of the writing process. Question 6 "Which of the following sentences does not show gender bias? Two policemen will provide security for our awards banquet. Every flight attendant must submit her security clearance card before boarding. All managers and their wives are invited to Friday's cocktail party. The servers at Circa are always professional. Question 7 "Giorgio is writing an e-mail message to a customer to tell him that the customer's order has been shipped. His primary purpose is to inform. persuade. sell. promote goodwill Question 8 "You want to maintain a positive tone in an e-mail message you are writing to your colleagues about an upcoming event. What should you do? Spotlight audience benefits. Cultivate the ""you"" view. Sound conversational but professional. All of these choices Question 9 "Profiling the audience means anticipating how both primary and secondary audiences will react to a message. True False . Question 10 "The best business writing is purposeful, persuasive, audience oriented, and technical. economical. aggressive. feelings oriented Question 11 "Employee evaluations should contain an assessment of traits such as a person's reliability. negative statements about the employee even if they cannot be substantiated. information about specific incidents, such as ""working effectively with a team to produce a ten-page proposal."" All of these choices Question 12 "The primary purpose of messages that explain procedures, announce meetings, answer questions, or transmit findings is to persuade. inform. promote goodwill. sell. 1 points Question 13 "Determining whether a message will be transmitted by e-mail or delivered in person is part of selecting the appropriate audience for the message. using the correct tone for the message. adapting a message to the audience. selecting an appropriate form or channel for the message. Question 14 "Your virtual team is working on several shared documents. You want to use a communication channel that will allow all team members to add, remove, and edit digital content easily. Your best choice is a wiki. a blog. e-mail. a text message. Question 15 "The third phase of the writing process involves revising, proofreading, and evaluating your message. True False Question 16 "What should you do to avoid copyright infringement? Assume that nearly everything created privately and originally after 1989 is copyrighted and protected. Realize that Internet items are not in the public domain. Ask for permission to use copyrighted materials. All of these choices Question 17 "Which sentence best illustrates the ""you"" view? Our walking tours include free admission to all museums. We are happy to send you our current calendar of walking tours. We look forward to having you join us on one of our exciting walking tours. You will receive your complete walking tour itinerary one month before your trip. Question 18 "____ is the process of creating a message that suits your audience. Anticipation Adaptation Researching Analyzing Question 19 "Which of the following sentences uses conversational, middle-level diction? Hey, dude! UR not gonna believe this! Come by 2C me B4 you leave 2day. Salutations! I deem it possible that you will be perplexed by what has transpired on this very day. Please approach my office to confer with me before you depart for the present day. Hello! You will not believe what I just learned. Drop by my office before you leave today to discuss it. All of these sentences use conversational, middle-level diction Question 20 "Jenny is an event planner and is responding to an e-mail request from a client. What should Jenny do during the second phase of the writing process? Check the format of the message. Proofread for spelling and grammar errors in the message. Determine the best organizational pattern for her reply message to the client. Analyze the situation and anticipate how her client will respond to her message.

2 journals assignments/simple

Okay – so here's the deal.  A lot of you are having a really hard time explaining the HOW this will help your company and WHY we need it.  SO – here is your assignment. Write a 1-2 page paper (double spaced – you don't need references or cites or anything, but it DOES need to be your own work) explaining to yourself, your significant other, your mom, your kid – whomever….that you NEED this computer.  "It's an awesome computer" just won't do.  You need to really convince this person that this computer is vital to your success in some way or another.  You can find the computer here:

 http://www.aztekcomputers.com/AAS1559CSB-DELL-2441558.html

As you can see, it is an awesome computer.  Many of you may be drooling as you read the specs.  Why do you NEED this computer?

Journal 2:

·                   Using your preferred search engine, find a white paper ontelecommunications or telecommunication systems.

·                   Write a brief 300–400 word summary of the article you found.

·                   Include a citation for the white paper in APA format.

The Community College

Research Paper: Write a research paper drawing upon your readings of the issues and problems facing many aspects of community colleges today. Select one of the statements below AND prepare a comprehensive answer of the topic and critically apply the broad conclusions to the improvement of a community college with which you are familiar. The research paper should include a sufficient number of sources from the three required textbooks and other recommended readings about the community college. The research paper should be from 8 to 10 pages, excluding the title page and reference page following APA manual style (6th ed.).

· Analyze the purpose, goals and expectations of the community college in its development in American Higher Education.

· Summarize the trends and patterns of funding used for community colleges in the U.S.

· Analyze and discuss the issue of career education in community colleges.

· Critically review issues related to developmental education in Community Colleges.

· Develop a proposal how a community college could develop a General Education program.

· Analyze and discuss the various forms of governance and administration that have developed in the community college system.

· Appraise and discuss the social role of the American Community College today.

Required Reading:

Cohen, A. M., Brawer, F. B. & Kisker, C. B. (2013). 

The American Community 

College (6thed.). 

San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. ISBN-13: 978-1118449813

Kozeracki, C. A. ed. (Spring, 2005).

New Directions for Community Colleges: 

Responding to the Challenges of Developmental Education. 

San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. (See PDF file in Canvas)

MSSU GB0320 final exam

Question 1 "Programs such as Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe Presenter allow presenters to design ____, which can include sound, videos, and hyperlinks. overhead transparencies multimedia slides videos handouts Question 2 "Informal reports are written in a style that uses contractions. third-person pronouns, such as the researcher and the writer. passive-voice verbs. All of these choices Question 3 "Select the most accurate statement about proposals. Most internal proposals are written in response to Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Most proposals are unsolicited. Proposals are legal contracts. Most proposals are internal. Question 4 "Informational reports should be organized using which of the following patterns? Introduction/problem, facts/findings, conclusions/recommendations, discussion/analysis Introduction/problem, conclusions/recommendations, facts/findings, discussion/analysis Introduction/background, facts/findings, summary/conclusion Summary/conclusion, introduction/background, facts/findings Question 5 "Formal proposals differ from informal proposals in style. size and format. emotional and rational appeals. persuasive techniques used. Question 6 "The conclusions of a report should be written using command language. offer specific suggestions for actions that can solve a report problem. should analyze information logically and show how the data answer questions and solve problems. All of these choices Question 7 Determine the mean of the numbers 30, 25, 25, 45, and 70. 195 25 30 39 Question 8 "The primary reason that management often requires trip, convention, and conference reports is to get a thorough chronological list of everything that occurred during a trip, convention, or conference. determine whether the employee can be trusted to travel alone. find out whether the organization's money was well spent in funding the travel. gather material for press releases. Question 09 "You want to be prepared if you are asked about your salary expectations during a job interview. What should you do? Do research before the interview so that you know what similar jobs are paying in your geographic region. Determine what you would like to earn per hour so that you can give an exact dollar amount when asked. Create a budget that details your personal expenses so that you can show the employer exactly how much you need to earn to cover your bills. All of these choices Question 10 "An effective résumé style for job hunters who are afraid of appearing overqualified is the scannable résumé. functional résumé. chronological résumé. online résumé. Question 11 "A good introductory paragraph for a business report should preview the main points and the order in which they will be developed. tell the purpose of the report. describe the significance of the report topic. All of these choices Question 12 "The first step in writing a report is to prepare a work plan. implement your research strategy. analyze the problem or assignment clearly. compose the first draft. Question 13 "Which of the following appears in the market analysis section of a business plan? A discussion of barriers to entry An overview of complementary products and services A summary of the strengths and weaknesses of your direct and indirect competitors All of these choices Question 14 "Shondra will graduate from college soon and is beginning the job search process. What should she do first? Research salary, benefits, and job stability in a chosen field Develop an effective résumé to be sent to prospective employers Locate a specific job opening at a desirable company Identify her interests and goals and evaluate her qualifications Question 15 "Much of the information that allows decision makers to run their organizations effectively comes to them in the form of Web searches. reports. Wikipedia entries. employees' comments during meetings. Question 16 Helpful previews, summaries, and transitions in an oral presentation are example of conclusions. criteria. verbal signposts. components. Question 17 "An abstract included with a formal proposal is typically one page long. three to four pages long. five to six pages long. up to 10 percent of the original text. Question 18 "Select the statement that best describes the summary of qualifications portion of a résumé. Place the summary of qualifications at the bottom of your résumé to give it a strong ending. A summary of qualifications makes your résumé easier to read. Recruiters and hiring managers dislike the summary of qualification section because it adds to reading time. Format the summary of qualifications section as one or two concise paragraphs. Question 19 "What should you do after the interview? Write a thank-you letter immediately. Wait a few days to see if you hear from the employer; if not, write a thank-you letter. Call the interviewer to thank him or her. Send the interviewer flowers. Question 20 "Because it quickly reveals a candidate's education and experience most recruiters favor a(n) scannable résumé. functional résumé. chronological résumé. online résumé. Question 21 "Which of the following statements about employment trends in today's workplace is most accurate? Companies today are employing more people in permanent positions. Employees today can count on regular pay raises, promotions, and a comfortable retirement income. Employees today must constantly upgrade their skills and retrain themselves to remain marketable. Because new technologies can spring up overnight making today's skills obsolete, employers try to hire people into jobs with focused descriptions. Question 22 "Short (eight or fewer pages) informal reports addressed outside an organization are usually presented in memo format. manuscript format. letter format. handwritten format. Question 23 "Which of the following components is typically included in a formal proposal but is optional in an informal proposal? Budget Staffing Authorization Request Table of Contents Question 24 "For a job candidate, the job interview is an opportunity to convince the employer of your potential and expand on information in your résumé. find out more about the job and whether it suits your career goals. learn more about the company to decide whether you would fit into the company culture. do all of these Question 25 "Ged was interviewed by a team of five people for a management position. What type of hiring/placement interview is this? Panel interview Group interview Stress interview Sequential interview Question 26 "The staffing section of an informal proposal may credentials and expertise of project leaders Size andqualification of support staff Resources such as computer facilities all may be included in the staffing section Question 27 "Because it is the most remembered part of a speech, spend sufficient time making the ____ as effective as possible. introduction body conclusion Power Point slide show Question 28 "Shauna has interviewed several of her colleagues to gather their ideas for improving productivity. She now has raw verbal data to analyze. What is the best tool to analyze raw verbal data? Pie chart Grid Line chart Bar chart Question 29 "Which of the following is a purpose of a customized cover letter? Question 30 "Which of the following is a traditional job search technique? Developing a network Searching Career Builder and Hot Jobs Visiting a company website to search for job openings Checking LinkedIn or Face book Question 31 "The letter of transmittal and/or executive summary of a business plan should Include a concise mission statement for your business Provide your name and contact information Describe your business, explaining the reasons it will succeed All of these choices Question 32 "In which of the following situations should the direct pattern of organization be used for a business report? When readers must be persuaded When readers are unfamiliar with the problem When readers may be disappointed or hostile toward the report’s findings When readers are familiar with the topic Question 33 "Team members determine whether the document or presentation is fulfilling its purpose and meeting the needs of the audience while editing information rehearsing editing, rehearsing, and evaluating planning the document or presentation. Question 34 "Select the statement that most accurately describes references. Include a list of references directly on the résumé. Do not include personal or character references. Companies generally check references before a job interview to learn about a candidate in advance Be sure to add the statement References furnished upon request at the bottom of your résumé. Question 35 "Keisha has been asked to give a presentation about a new method for processing customer returns. The first thing she should do is develop an outline of the points she wants to cover in her presentation prepare the visual aids she will use in delivering the presentation determine the purpose of her presentation write the text of her presentation Question 36 "What question(s) should you ask about your audience to determine your pattern, delivery style, and supporting material? What measures must I take to ensure that this audience members my main points? How can I earn my audience’s respect so that the audience accept my message? How will this topic appeal to this audience? All of these choices Question 37 "Effective interview preparation techniques include practicing answers to possible questions, preparing to explain problem areas on your résumé, deciding what to wear, and Informing your current employer of your plans Preparing success stories Writing a resignation letter to your current supervisor Purchasing a gift for the interviewer

EDU 512 Discussion 4 Single Sex Schools

Single-Sex Schools" Please respond to the following:

• Single-sex schools are having a resurgence in some communities. Proponents say that students perform better with the removal of the distractions of the opposite sex. Research and discuss three reasons single-sex schools are making a comeback. Be sure to support your reasons with scholarly research.

Research Proposal

.  Describe your research topic & explain why you are interested in exploring the topic or why the topic is important to study.

2.  A brief summary describing what is known about your research topic and what you believe needs to be known next.

a.  This portion of the presentation should be based on a critical analysis of at least 2 studies or literature review related to your research topic.

Unit 3 Assignment: Self-Concept And Perception Essay

We develop notions of who we are and are not in our interactions with others from the time we are born until the time we die. Dr. George Herbert Meade explains that there are two specific types of perspectives which shape our notion of who and what we are, which includes the perspective of the particular other and generalized others (Wood, 2016). Self-concept will also shape communication choices and the perceptions related to how we think and feel about the world. As ethical communicators it becomes important to monitor the influence of our own self-concept and perceptions on our communication choices.

For the Unit 3 Assignment, you will craft a 3–4 page expository essay (including a title page and reference page) highlighting how your self-concept and perceptions influence your interpersonal communication. Include the following in your essay:

• Describe self-concept.
• Explain the role self-concept plays in ethical communication.
• Describe your self-concept and whether it is generally positive or negative.
• Explain how you can ethically influence the self-concept of others.
• Explain the difference between self-concept and perception.
• Describe an example of when your self-concept influenced your perceptions of someone. Explain how this impacted your communication with that person. Explain whether this was a positive influence or negative influence and why.
• Explain at least two guidelines for improving perception and communication from the reading that you can apply to your ethical communication skills. Include what are the guidelines, one example of how you would apply a guideline, and why these guidelines help with effective communication. 

Your paper should include a reference to the textbook. APA formatting and in-text citations must be used for a minimum of three sources including your text. When referencing the readings, be sure to use APA guidelines. Information regarding APA formatting and citation can be found in the Writing Center and should be reviewed thoroughly. Below is a link to the document: 

https://kucampus.kaplan.edu/MyStudies/AcademicSupportCenter/WritingCenter/WritingReferenceLibrary/ResearchCitationAndPlagiarism/CommonCitationsInAPAformat.aspx 

Your paper should use Standard American English including correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and complete sentences and paragraphs. Your paper should be double spaced, using times New Roman 12 point font, and free of typographical errors.

Your paper should include a highly developed viewpoint and purpose.

Your paper should demonstrate superior organization. Communication should be highly ordered, logical, and unified.