Category: Writing

As you reflect on your work in this course, please write one brief essay that di

As you reflect on your work in this course, please write one brief essay that discusses how well prepared you feel for ENC 1101 (English Composition I). In this essay, reflect also on at least two specific assignments: the one of which you are the most proud and the one that, if you had more time, you would spend more time on. As you refer to the assignments, refer to them by name (e.g., the grammar diagnostic quiz, the narrative writing assignment, etc.).
Overall, your brief essay should assert how well prepared you feel for the next writing class at HCC; this assertion will be based on your brief reflection and analysis of work you have done in the class including two specific assignments. In addition to the two specific assignments, you may refer to additional lessons and/or items you have learned in this course.
Grading:
Area 1: Content (60 points)
Introduction/Thesis: The paragraph begins with a clear and thoughtful introduction/thesis statement is properly constructed and placed. The thesis statement relates to the prompt, expressing how well prepared the student feels he or she is for ENC 1101.
*Idea Development: Body paragraphs provide support for the thesis statement. Two specific course assignments are mentioned.
*Conclusion: The final paragraph clinches the piece well, leaving the reader completely satisfied. It synthesizes but doesn’t just summarize or restate the thesis. It avoids starting with a cliché like “in conclusion,” “in other words,” or “in summary.”
Area 2: Organization (50 points)
*Introduction: The essay begins with an introductory paragraph that employs one of the strategies for introductory paragraphs learned in this course.
*Thesis: the thesis is placed correctly at the end of the introduction.
*Body Paragraphs: Each body paragraph begins with a proper topic sentence, appropriate transition, and follows the TREES model for construction.
*Logical Presentation: The information is presented logically, focusing on one topic per paragraph and follows the organization of the thesis statement.
*Conclusion: Clear and effective conclusion incorporates appropriate strategies.
Area 3: Grammar/Mechanics (40 points)
*Sentence Structure: Paper is well written using a variety of simple and complex sentence structures creating a smooth rhythm to the piece.
*Conventions: spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, subject/verb agreement, use of commas, etc.
*Avoids unnecessary shifts in verb tenses.
Additional Notes: Don’t Do (Automatic Deduction of Points)
*Essay does not meet the genre (pattern) requirement and/or use the topics provided in the assignment (automatic failure)
*Avoids second-person point of view (up to -15 points)
*Avoids secondary/outside sources (up to -15 points)
*The essay doesn’t meet the minimum length requirement (up to -15 points)

What ethical issue have you recently encountered when teaching health promotion

What ethical issue have you recently encountered when teaching health promotion strategies to a patient? What ethical decision-making process did you use?

As you reflect on your work in this course, please write one brief essay that di

As you reflect on your work in this course, please write one brief essay that discusses how well prepared you feel for ENC 1101 (English Composition I). In this essay, reflect also on at least two specific assignments: the one of which you are the most proud and the one that, if you had more time, you would spend more time on. As you refer to the assignments, refer to them by name (e.g., the grammar diagnostic quiz, the narrative writing assignment, etc.).
Overall, your brief essay should assert how well prepared you feel for the next writing class at HCC; this assertion will be based on your brief reflection and analysis of work you have done in the class including two specific assignments. In addition to the two specific assignments, you may refer to additional lessons and/or items you have learned in this course.
Grading:
Area 1: Content (60 points)
Introduction/Thesis: The paragraph begins with a clear and thoughtful introduction/thesis statement is properly constructed and placed. The thesis statement relates to the prompt, expressing how well prepared the student feels he or she is for ENC 1101.
*Idea Development: Body paragraphs provide support for the thesis statement. Two specific course assignments are mentioned.
*Conclusion: The final paragraph clinches the piece well, leaving the reader completely satisfied. It synthesizes but doesn’t just summarize or restate the thesis. It avoids starting with a cliché like “in conclusion,” “in other words,” or “in summary.”
Area 2: Organization (50 points)
*Introduction: The essay begins with an introductory paragraph that employs one of the strategies for introductory paragraphs learned in this course.
*Thesis: the thesis is placed correctly at the end of the introduction.
*Body Paragraphs: Each body paragraph begins with a proper topic sentence, appropriate transition, and follows the TREES model for construction.
*Logical Presentation: The information is presented logically, focusing on one topic per paragraph and follows the organization of the thesis statement.
*Conclusion: Clear and effective conclusion incorporates appropriate strategies.
Area 3: Grammar/Mechanics (40 points)
*Sentence Structure: Paper is well written using a variety of simple and complex sentence structures creating a smooth rhythm to the piece.
*Conventions: spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, subject/verb agreement, use of commas, etc.
*Avoids unnecessary shifts in verb tenses.
Additional Notes: Don’t Do (Automatic Deduction of Points)
*Essay does not meet the genre (pattern) requirement and/or use the topics provided in the assignment (automatic failure)
*Avoids second-person point of view (up to -15 points)
*Avoids secondary/outside sources (up to -15 points)
*The essay doesn’t meet the minimum length requirement (up to -15 points)

Discussing challenges that face our world often means investigating opinions and

Discussing challenges that face our world often means investigating opinions and ideas different from your own. Remember to remain thoughtful and respectful towards your peers and instructor in your initial and response discussion posts.
Create one initial post and respond to at least two of your classmates.
For your initial post, address the following:
Explain what interconnectedness means to you.
How do you connect within your culture, local community, career field, or other contexts?
What is one popular culture example that relates to interconnectedness and sustainability?
Consider a song, television show, movie, video game, or fashion design that portrays connections with the earth, the environment, or other sustainability topics.
How well does your chosen example show the relationships between cultural systems, community, and sustainability? Explain.

Write a speech/research paper about Abortion – Is a baby a life before it is bor

Write a speech/research paper about Abortion – Is a baby a life before it is born? If so, does the baby have rights? Does humanity have the right to terminate a pregnancy? If so, at what stage is it no longer morally or ethically right to abort a baby? 
Write and present a speech taking one side of the argument. 
Your speech should be written in complete sentences and in a manner in which someone else could present the speech for you if you could not. Your speech should reference a minimum of three sources directly supporting your thesis. Include all sources on the Works Cited page at the end of your written document in MLA format.   

In the article “Why Hope Is Dangerous When It Comes to Climate Change” by Tommy

In the article “Why Hope Is Dangerous When It Comes to Climate Change” by Tommy Lynch, the author explores the role of hope in the face of the impending climate crisis. Drawing on the arguments presented by David Wallace-Wells and other experts, Lynch analyzes the tensions between hope, pessimism, and the urgent need for action. Your task is to write a rhetorical analysis essay in which you examine Lynch’s purpose for writing this text and the rhetorical strategies he uses to accomplish it, and evaluate the effectiveness of these strategies in persuading the audience.
Part 1: The expectation is that you analyze the Lynch’s use of logos, ethos, and pathos (or a combination of two that you find to be dominant in his essay). How does Lynch appeal to reason, credibility, and emotion to support his argument? Identify specific examples of evidence, statistics, and anecdotes used to appeal to the reader’s logic, trust in the author, and emotional response. To explore these elements please examine Lynch’s writing style and tone. Question to promote critical thinking: “How does he use language (diction) and tone to establish his position and connect with the audience?” Please try to discuss the impact of Lynch’s stylistic choices on the overall persuasiveness of the essay.
Part 2: It is also important to pay attention to Lynch’s awareness of his target audience(s). How does Lynch tailor his message to resonate with the intended readership? Consider whether Lynch effectively anticipates and addresses the concerns or perspectives of his audience. Examine how Lynch envisions his essay influencing the reader’s perspective or behavior. Question to promote critical thinking: “Does he seek to inspire action, provoke thought, or foster a particular emotional response? Discuss any strategies used by Lynch to make his purpose clear and compelling to the reader. How does he align his purpose with the urgency of the climate crisis?
Part 3: Lastly, it is important to explore Lynch’s purpose for writing this essay. Investigate his overarching purpose in writing this essay. Question to promote critical thinking: What is Lynch’s primary goal or intention in addressing the relationship between hope and climate change? Analyze whether Lynch aims to inform, persuade, entertain, or provoke a specific response from the audience. How does this purpose shape the rhetorical choices made throughout the essay?
To conclude the essay, return to your argument and consider how you have made it, revisiting key points about rhetorical strategies you have observed and analyzed in Lynch’s article.
This assignment does not ask you to argue for or against the essay’s topic. Rather, you will be writing more about the techniques the author uses than the topic of their essay. Be sure to review “What is Rhetorical Analysis?” in the E-book and in Canvas (PDF under Files and Module 1) for further help in developing your analysis.
Formatting and Requirements
Please write somewhere that will allow you to draft and will automatically save as you go, and you can continue to write, revise and change your draft until you submit it. Refer to the instructions and draft goals for help as you write.
Your essay should be approximately 3-4 pages in length (around 1000-1200 words).
Include your name, my name, class and date in the upper left corner of the 1st page.
Format your essay according to MLA guidelines (see Documenting Sources: MLA Style in Achieve).
Include a Works Cited page listing all sources you used or consulted.

Each week after your book club meets, you will record what pages you read and no

Each week after your book club meets, you will record what pages you read and notes/connections to the themes we are covering in class. Each week, you will rotate to cover a different theme (Ex: if you covered Home/Place/Geographic location one week, you will do People the following week). This document will help you with your final assignment. Connections should be thoughtful and range from 200-300 words. This must be completed each week by the day after class.
Name of book club members: Linda
Name of book: Esperanza Rising
Reading timeline
Page numbers:
Read by:
1-57
July 2
58-99
July 9
100-157
July 16
158-213
July 23
214-253
July 30
Meeting date: July 2
Chapter(s) read:
1-57
Thematic connections and reflections
You will provide examples in the text that tie to these themes along with any reflective thoughts that come with it. As we progress through the quarter, also make connections to course content.
Book club member:
Linda
Free space – no theme this week 🙂
Summary of the book so far: Esperanza’s family lives in Aguascalientes, Mexico and is very influential. They have a large plot of land. Her Papa gives a place to live to all of the servants that work for the family. Esperanza just turned 13. Papa is (apparently) murdered the night before her 13th birthday (party). Esperanza’s Tio offers to marry Mama and take over the land, but if he does, he will be in charge of everything and will send Esperanza to a boarding school, taking her away from her school and friends. Their house burnt down and now they have no choice but to either marry Luis or leave. He wants Romana’s heavy influence because she is respected in her community. To save her workers, mama ‘agrees’ to marry him verbally, though they decide to join Hortensia, Alfonso, and Miguel (their servants) to escape to California. The family is close with the servant family and relies on them alot. For instance, they decide to trust them through the escaping process to leave for California and work.
Meeting date: July 9
Chapter(s) read:
58-99
Thematic connections and reflections
You will provide examples in the text that tie to these themes along with any reflective thoughts that come with it.
Book club member:
Linda
Theme: Home/Place/Geographic location
Summary of the book so far:
Meeting date: July 16
Chapter(s) read:
100-157
Thematic connections and reflections
You will provide examples in the text that tie to these themes along with any reflective thoughts that come with it.
Book club member:
Linda
Theme: People
Summary of the book so far:
Meeting date: July 23
Chapter(s) read:
158-213
Thematic connections and reflections
You will provide examples in the text that tie to these themes along with any reflective thoughts that come with it.
Book club member:
Linda
Theme: Community as contentious
Summary of the book so far:
Meeting date: July 30
Chapter(s) read:
214-253
Thematic connections and reflections
You will provide examples in the text that tie to these themes along with any reflective thoughts that come with it.
Book club member:
Linda
Theme: Community as transformative
Summary of the book so far:

Question 1:
Case 1
A 17-year-old comes to your office, asking for birth control.

Question 1:
Case 1
A 17-year-old comes to your office, asking for birth control. In addition, she requests that her parents not be informed. What will you do?
Case 2
A young couple is desiring to space out the timing of having children. What will you advise?
Case 3
A young man who has struggled since adolescence with same sex attraction has met another such young man at church, who is suggesting they be married. What do you advise?
Case 4
A woman consults you because her husband feels their marital life is boring. He wants to have them utilize pornography, but it makes her uncomfortable. They have been married 10 years, and he feels that he might be unfaithful if she does not acquiesce to him. They are Christians and want to know your best advice.
Case 5
A young couple believes they cannot be married yet because of financial constraints, but are engaging in heavy petting and wish to know, as Christians, what you think. Their avowed goal is to refrain from intercourse until marriage.
Case 6
A thirteen year old female tells you that she feels that she is a male trapped in a female body. What do you want to advise. Her mother trusts your opinion and wants an honest answer.
Question: Should the government fund sex studies?
Discussion Thread: Sex
Five Case Studies from Chapter 3 in the text (These evaluations will follow the format as per page 11. This will be the protocol required for every case in each chapter.)
Should the government fund sex studies?
Answer the question in the PDF in the section PRINCIPLES OF BIO-MEDICAL ETHICS this is the protocol required for each case in the discussion also answer the Questions.
Use this protocol for each case in the discussion:
1. Respect for Autonomy: Recognize and respect the moral worth of rational beings who have the ability to self-govern2. Nonmaleficence: Avoid causing unnecessary harm
3. Beneficence: Do good by promoting the health and well-being of patients
4. Justice: Fairly distribute benefits, risks, and costs
After examining the case, carefully fill in each available space using features from the case, supported by the Principles of Bio-Medical Ethics.
What case are you examining?
What principles are relevant to the case?
Clearly explain how they apply to the moral features of the case.
What is the relevant medical information?
Comment on the CMDA position as it relates to this case.
What Bible verses (at least 4) can you cite that provide an indication of overarching principles?
What resolution do you suggest?
Journal Entry: Sex Assignment
Required to write a Journal Entry about the Discussion. In the entry, you will summarize what was discussed in your own words, talk about the topics, and provide novel insight gained from the discussion.
Summative journal this is not a reiteration of what you wrote on your original discussion board post, but a sketch of you interacting with your classmates (and me!) and what you now think. Maybe you think the same as you did before. Maybe you changed. But what did it make you consider? What have you seen in your life that is now questioned/ explained/ validated?
(must be 1,500–2,000 words)
Question 2:
Discussion Thread: Pain
One Case Study from Chapter 4 in the text which will follow the format as per page 11.
14 questions that appear throughout the chapter.
Is social drinking different from drinking coffee?
Is there a difference between using valium, tobacco, or marijuana?
Answer the questions and cases in Chapter 4 using the PDF document.
Journal Entry: Pain Assignment
Required to write a Journal Entry about the Discussion. In the entry, you will summarize what was discussed in your own words, talk about the topics, and provide novel insight gained from the discussion.
Summative journal this is not a reiteration of what you wrote on your original discussion board post, but a sketch of you interacting with your classmates (and me!) and what you now think. Maybe you think the same as you did before. Maybe you changed. But what did it make you consider? What have you seen in your life that is now questioned/ explained/ validated?
(must be 1,500–2,000 words)

Learning Goal: I’m working on a health & medical question and need the explanati

Learning Goal: I’m working on a health & medical question and need the explanation and answer to help me learn.
A nurse is providing care based on Maslow’s hierarchy of basic human needs. For which nursing activities is this approach useful?
The nurse caring for patients postoperatively uses careful hand hygiene and sterile techniques when handling patients. Which of Maslow’s basic human needs is being met by this nurse?

Each week after your book club meets, you will record what pages you read and no

Each week after your book club meets, you will record what pages you read and notes/connections to the themes we are covering in class. Each week, you will rotate to cover a different theme (Ex: if you covered Home/Place/Geographic location one week, you will do People the following week). This document will help you with your final assignment. Connections should be thoughtful and range from 200-300 words. This must be completed each week by the day after class.
Name of book club members: Linda
Name of book: Esperanza Rising
Reading timeline
Page numbers:
Read by:
1-57
July 2
58-99
July 9
100-157
July 16
158-213
July 23
214-253
July 30
Meeting date: July 2
Chapter(s) read:
1-57
Thematic connections and reflections
You will provide examples in the text that tie to these themes along with any reflective thoughts that come with it. As we progress through the quarter, also make connections to course content.
Book club member:
Linda
Free space – no theme this week 🙂
Summary of the book so far: Esperanza’s family lives in Aguascalientes, Mexico and is very influential. They have a large plot of land. Her Papa gives a place to live to all of the servants that work for the family. Esperanza just turned 13. Papa is (apparently) murdered the night before her 13th birthday (party). Esperanza’s Tio offers to marry Mama and take over the land, but if he does, he will be in charge of everything and will send Esperanza to a boarding school, taking her away from her school and friends. Their house burnt down and now they have no choice but to either marry Luis or leave. He wants Romana’s heavy influence because she is respected in her community. To save her workers, mama ‘agrees’ to marry him verbally, though they decide to join Hortensia, Alfonso, and Miguel (their servants) to escape to California. The family is close with the servant family and relies on them alot. For instance, they decide to trust them through the escaping process to leave for California and work.
Meeting date: July 9
Chapter(s) read:
58-99
Thematic connections and reflections
You will provide examples in the text that tie to these themes along with any reflective thoughts that come with it.
Book club member:
Linda
Theme: Home/Place/Geographic location
Summary of the book so far:
Meeting date: July 16
Chapter(s) read:
100-157
Thematic connections and reflections
You will provide examples in the text that tie to these themes along with any reflective thoughts that come with it.
Book club member:
Linda
Theme: People
Summary of the book so far:
Meeting date: July 23
Chapter(s) read:
158-213
Thematic connections and reflections
You will provide examples in the text that tie to these themes along with any reflective thoughts that come with it.
Book club member:
Linda
Theme: Community as contentious
Summary of the book so far:
Meeting date: July 30
Chapter(s) read:
214-253
Thematic connections and reflections
You will provide examples in the text that tie to these themes along with any reflective thoughts that come with it.
Book club member:
Linda
Theme: Community as transformative
Summary of the book so far: