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Formatting: Essay should be typed in 12 pt. Times New Roman typeface, line spacing 1.5 to 2, paginated throughout.  Works Cited: The work cited must have at least 2 hard copy and 2 internet sources. A minimum of 2 sources must be cited and engaged within the body of the text (must be written in MLA Handbook style). PERSONAL NOTE: The main character is Rachel. PART 1 – THE CRITICAL ESSAY. It should be a substantial, cohesive discourse, defining the nature and scope of your Thesis. Please respond in a detailed and comprehensive essay, answering all questions in each section. (12-page minimum) A) Statement of Purpose The Thesis statement should be an introduction explaining your concept, and should articulate a significant and compelling belief or idea; this is your film’s message. Clearly declare a message. Illustrate the purpose of your thesis and how you will use your story to support your message. Introduce the academic research used to support the overall message of your thesis project. B) Supportive Arguments Distinctly support your opening statement with thorough research. How did you use your original script to create and support your overall message? Did that change when the project became a series of monologues? If so, how? C) Methodology/Creation of the Role and Film Project  How did you apply your acting education? Describe your process for finding and evaluating the visual inspiration and images in your look book including mood, color palette, lighting, production design, wardrobe, props, etc. From your original script, discuss how the images you used as inspiration helped to create context for the historic, economic, social, and ideological concepts in your film. Were you able to apply those images to the series of monologues? If so, how? Detail how your knowledge of cinematic arts played a role in the development of your original script. This includes screenwriting, cinematography, lighting, production design, costuming, sound design, scoring, editing, and any other elements of film craft. Were you able to apply those images to the series of monologues? If so, how? Discuss the acting techniques you have been exposed to. Explain the theories, methods, and techniques you applied and how you actively engaged with them. Be sure to cite sources you have learned from your curriculum. Support acting theories with related research. Be specific. D) Critical Reflections Consider the story and the protagonist you developed; does the final product of your efforts (as a writer, actor, producer) create the experience you wanted to create for your audience? How did it change with the series of monologues? What challenges did you meet in order to transform your idea into a final film? What unexpected aspects of the project influenced your ability to communicate your artistic message? What were the demands of the role physically and emotionally? How did the creation of this role help you develop as a performer? Did the experience broaden your viewpoint as an artist, affirm your path, open up new possibilities for you? What were the challenges to you as a creative artist in achieving your final product and how did you meet those challenges? E) Conclusion This project has taken you on an artistic journey, and the film you’ve created is an artifact of that journey. Return to your opening statement and discuss the conclusions you have come to, based on your initial artistic message. Were your outcomes in this process as you expected? What new questions arise for you have gone through this process? How did the thesis project influence the career choices you will be pursuing after college? PART 2 – Full Character Analysis and Character Biography (for the main character you portrayed, must be a minimum of 4 pages).

The Final Case Analysis/Critical Assignment must be at least five pages in length and is due on Week 8, Day 3. Students are to read the attached case study titled, Ethics, Decision-Making, and Responsibility: Tough Call Knowing Someone Loses and respond to the questions following these instructions.  The intent of the paper is to provide students the opportunity to further explore topics from the course, demonstrate an informed understanding of the topics, and apply relevant knowledge to analyzing and evaluating the case.   1. What decision would you make if you were Thomas?  Justify your decision using three concepts from the MGMT textbook (Williams) and three separate concepts from the Spiritual Leadership text (Sanders). 2. Assuming the role of Thomas, how would you apply concepts from Crucial Conversations (Patterson) during your conversation with Mike? 3. Apply two concepts from The Effective Executive (Drucker) that either Thomas or Mike are using or could use to improve their work performance/managerial practices.   4.  Apply two habits from 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (Covey) that either Thomas or Mike are using or could use to improve their work effectiveness.   5.  Apply two concepts from How to Win Friends and Influence People (Carnegie) that either Thomas or Mike are using or could use to improve their work performance/managerial practices.   Each of the above components must have a section heading and address the requirements as specified in the grading rubric.  In addition, writing quality and adherence to APA standards will be graded. Note:  The Final Case Analysis is the Critical Assignment for this course and it must be passed at an acceptable rate in order to pass the course. The Final Case Analysis/Capstone paper must be at least five pages in length with APA formatting (i.e. Times New Roman font, 12-point in type size, etc.). Title and reference pages do not count toward the five-page requirement. The papers must reflect the work of each student. This is not a group assignment.

This is an opinion based essay assignment in a Modes Of Reasoning course. You need to research two or more articles on the questions below to inform your opinion. You should also present your arguments in a cogent manner and, use your concept without ambiguities. Below are the questions, choose one that you can write an opinion essay on: “Should policing be defunded?” “Is racism institutionalized?” “Is “whiteness” a privilege?” “Is social distancing ethical?” “Is social distancing narcissistic?”

Read the articles by Doyle, Linaker, and Zhang. Then do the following (two parts): Create your own professional online profile, suitable for LinkedIn. Limit your profile to only three of the areas discussed by Zhang: headline, summary, and experience. Follow the advice of Zhang and or other sources for each. In a separate document of up to 300 words, explain the principles you followed in creating your profile and discuss the advantages of social media networking through a professional profile like the one you have created.

What should be the limit on free speech in the college classroom and why? Is free speech in the college classroom okay?

Analyze the following three developments in American history: development of the assembly line, growth of monopolies and trusts, and the development of labor unions. In 250-500 words per development: Choose two historical interpretations of each development. Compare and contrast the interpretations. Are the interpretations based on different historical theories when looking at these events? Which historical interpretation do you most identify with?  Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the Turabian Style Guide.

What would be your ideal way of spending a day off from work or school be? (300 words)

1.     1a) Describe any three items for item writing b) Discuss any three-item formats stating their advantages and disadvantages. (4 pages)

This assignment is based on the reading “The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano.” You must have read the whole thing and comprehended it. You then had to respond to two questions in depth. I will attach the reading as a PDF here. For this assignment further, you must reply to student response to both of the questions. I will paste the student response below. Upon responding, in the paragraph reply, YOU MUST INCORPORATE AT LEAST two of the following in your reply: 1. Expands or clarifies a point made in your classmate’s response 2.  Offers an additional argument/provides evidence to support a position taken  3. Provides an informed counterview (with textual support) on a point where your analysis of the text may differ from your classmate’s 4. Provides detailed informed/constructive suggestions Start with something like “I agree!..” Here is the student response to both questions  Equiano associates his homeland in Africa with the mannerisms, customs, and language he grew up within his neighbourhood which he first compares the Europeans to upon his encounter with them. He states, “I was very much struck with this difference, especially when I came among a people who did not circumcise … fought with their fists among themselves. Their women were not so modest as ours, for they ate, and drank, and slept with their men. But above all, I was amazed to see no sacrifices or offerings among them” (4). In this experience, he is comparing the way Europeans function in their society which is odd to him. These ways allude to religion, like “no sacrifices or offerings” along with circumcision which is often in religious instances. He also talks about the nature of the people themselves, they are violent in fighting with their fists and women aren’t as modest. Equiano shows how the specific values in his homeland such as people being more civil and women being modest, along with their religious beliefs, were important. These questions that Equiano concludes at the end of his chapter are rhetorical as he emphasizes the hypocrisy that exists in the use of slavery. He begins asking, “Learned you this from your God, who says unto you, Do unto all men as you would men should do unto you?” (12). He speaks on how religious is usually claimed to be the reason oppressors are able to dominate over these slaves, Equiano is using the words they preach and states that their actions don’t align.  He goes on to ask the questions, “Are the dearest friends and relations, now rendered more dear by their separation from their kindred, still to be parted from each other…mingling their sufferings and sorrows? Why are parents to lose their children, brothers their sisters, or husbands their wives?” (12). They can be interpreted as him arguing that families shouldn’t be separated and how twisted it is to take advantage of these slaves when they are most vulnerable in this helpless state. Through suffering and sorrow, they will be willing to do anything, and he understands this deeply through the sibling relationship he had with his own sister. 248351 a few seconds ago. The first paragraph you see answers this question –  #1: What specific values does Equiano associate with his homeland in Africa? How are these values contrasted during his encounters with the Europeans? For example, consider his life in Africa in contrast to his experiences/witnessing events on the slave ship and/or the slave market in Barbados.    The second paragraph answers this question — #2: Equiano concludes his chapter with appeals to his audience in the form of rhetorical questions. Discuss how these questions work with the narrative to establish an argument against slavery.

Write a conclusion for your journal that summarizes your thoughts on the module on popular culture and the media and your thoughts on our course. How has reflecting in this journal helped you on your journey this semester?