A revision book to help students embed their understanding of the key theoretical perspectives for A2 Media Studies, including the new topic 'Identities & the Media'.
ProjectHouston’sFaults.Students willcarry out Internet res.docxbriancrawford30935
Project: Houston’s Faults.
Students will carry out Internet research on faults in and around Houston Texas. Your research should look at the following aspects related to faults.
· The origin of faults in the Houston area
· The distribution of faults in the area
· The type of faults (normal, reverse, strike slip etc.)
· How the faults impact city planning (location of airports, major highways, stadiums, city center, sewage lines etc. in relation to the major faults)
· Faults and earthquakes
· As a geoscience student, how can your knowledge of the origin, distribution and types of fault be useful to city planners?
Students will present this information in the form of a power point slide. Your power point should include all relevant information including sketches, photos, maps and should have a reference section.
EXAMPLE ON HOW YOU CAN FORMAT YOUR PRESENTATION: you will create a slide show then print it out and turn it in a black folder. You do not need to send it to me via email
1st slide Intro: What are faults? (types of faults; normal, reverse, strike slip etc)
*have figures but let them stand alone (meaning the should be on there on slide)
2nd slide Faults in Houston Texas
Origin of faults (what cause them)
Distribution (include a map of where faults are located) remember figures must stand alone)
3rd slide faults in city planning. (Stadiums, airports, major roads etc) how it affects it
Think: Hobby airport has a fault, roads have faults, city center, why are sewers where faults are, why do Houston Texas have faults but no earthquakes
POWER POINT SLIDE DUE APRIL 27TH THRUSDAY AS SOON AS YOU WALKING INTO CLASS.. Slides must be between 10 and 20 slides. *no less than 10 and nor more then 20
Abbreviated Title 1
Title
Your name here
School name here
Full course name and number
Instructor name
Date of submission
Remember the font should be 12 point, Times New Roman or Arial for everything, including the title page
Abstract
An abstract is nothing more than a summary of the main ideas. In this course, the abstract is a summary of the basic building blocks used in the research proposal. It will be slightly different than an abstract for a paper or essay.
In a paper or essay, the abstract summarizes the main points of the document. In a research proposal, the abstract summarizes the main research components (to be used) as demonstrated with the topic.
In either case, an abstract is simple. It is just a summary of the main ideas, points, or methodologies. The difference is what the author is summarizing. In other words, the reader should be able to read the brief abstract and understand what the researcher is proposing..... In 2 or 3 paragraphs, you should be able to answer the following questions in narrative form: What is the topic? What are the variables? What is the hypothesis? What is the design? What is the population/sample? What is the Data Collection Method(s)?
Title
This is your introducti.
MMC 6950_Fall B 2018 Professor Heather Radi-Bermudez S.docxpauline234567
MMC 6950_Fall B 2018 Professor Heather Radi-Bermudez
Structuring a Scholarly Research Paper (Project B) – GSC Program
A Master’s Project B combines both primary and secondary research. Primary
research means you are conducting your own study, experiment, or investigation. The
information you are gaining is original with you. Secondary research means you are
studying the works of others. The information comes from published books, articles, and
other sources. In Project B, your secondary research is your literature review, and your
primary research is described in your methods and your results.
PARTS OF A RESEARCH PAPER
1. Title Page
2. Abstract
3. Introduction
4. Literature Review
5. Methods
6. Results
7. Discussion
8. References
9. Appendices (if applicable)
1. Title Page (APA Style)
Select an academic-style title that previews the content of the paper. Readers use such
academic titles to select articles and to get a quick sense of what an article is about.
Academic titles can state the research question, summarize the thesis or purpose, or be
written as a two-part title with a colon. The title page should contain the title of the
paper, the author's name, and the institutional affiliation. Include the page header flush
left with the page number flush right at the top of the page. Please note that on the title
page, your page header should look like this-> Running head: TITLE OF YOUR
PAPER. Type your title in upper and lowercase letters centered in the upper half of the
page. APA recommends that your title be no more than 12 words in length and that it
should not contain abbreviations or words that serve no purpose. Your title may take up
one or two lines. All text on the title page, and throughout your paper, should be double-
spaced. Beneath the title, type the author's name: first name, middle initial(s), and last
name. Beneath the author's name, type the institutional affiliation, which should indicate
the location where the author(s) conducted the research. Please look online for samples
of APA style title pages.
2. Abstract
This is a brief (75-120 words) comprehensive summary of the paper, which allows the
reader to survey the contents of the paper quickly. The abstract should address the
background, purpose of study (i.e. the research questions or hypotheses), methods
used, results and conclusion. Model the abstract of your paper after the abstracts of the
research articles you have read in peer reviewed journals.
3. Introduction
All documents must be able to stand on their own by including an introduction to orient
MMC 6950_Fall B 2018 Professor Heather Radi-Bermudez
the reader. The purpose of the introduction is to establish a context (general
background information), preview the content of the paper, and frame the significance of
the research. You may tell why this problem has been a problem or why you think this
particular slant or angle to the .
Instructions for LearnersUse this template only if you have a TatianaMajor22
Instructions for Learners
Use this template only if you have a Quantitative topic.
This is a working document. You will start this document in RSD-851 and update it through RSD-881, RES-880, and potentially your first two dissertation classes.
Review the instructions prior to each main section (RSD-851 & RSD-881), as well as the last slide with RES-880, x885, and x955 instructions.
Requirements, hints, and alignment notes are found in the Notes section.
To view notes, click the “View” tab at the top of the application and select “notes.”
Hint: You may need to expand the notes section in order to see all of the notes contained for each slide.
To view bubble comments from faculty, click the “review” tab at the top of the application and select “Show Comments.”
Instructions for Faculty
Written feedback is to be provided via bubble comments. Comments can be created by holding Ctrl+M (for PC) or Command+Shift+M (Mac) on your keyboard, or via the Review tab.
To access the Comment pane, click the “review” tab and select “Show comments.”
The notes section in each slide contains the slide requirements.
Feedback should be focused on helping the learner meet the slide requirements.
See the supplementary faculty job aid materials for grading and other resources.
RSD-851 Slides - Instructions
Complete the slides under the RSD-851 section header:
Literature Review:
Background to the Problem
Problem Space
Theoretical Foundation
Review of Literature Themes
Problem Statement
Research Questions/Hypotheses & Variables
Methodology
Feasibility
Next steps
Use the supplementary slide deck for additional information and resources for completion of these slides.
Proposed Dissertation Topic Title
Learner Name
Course Instructor
Submission Date
v.4.16.21
4
Literature Review: Background to the Problem
Objective:
The outline on this slide is used in the Prospectus to develop the Background of the Study in Chapter 1 and the Background of the Problem Space in Chapter 2.
Slide Requirements:
Describe what is already understood about the problem.
Present findings from prior research related to the history of the problem space.
Focus on:
When the problem started
What has been discovered about the problem
The current state of the problem
Support information with empirical citations
5
Literature Review: Problem Space
Objective:
The outline on this slide is used in the Prospectus to develop the Background of the Study in Chapter 1 and the Background of the Problem Space in Chapter 2.
Slide Requirements:
In 3-5 bullets, describe what still needs to be understood related to the topic from empirical literature or research.
Use empirical literature dated primarily within the past 5 years.
Identify and support what still needs to be understood regarding the problem space through a combination of arguments:
Professional and/or broader societal need identified in the literature
Directions for future research based on limitations, recommendations, and/ ...
2TYPE ABBREVIATED TITLE HERE Assignment 1 Topic.docxlorainedeserre
2
TYPE ABBREVIATED TITLE HERE
Assignment 1: Topic Outline and Objectives
Student Name Here
Date
EDU528
Dr. Sheri Burnett
Strayer University
Running head: TYPE ABBREVIATED TITLE HERE 1
Abstract
This is the abstract, which is typed in block format with no indentation. The abstract briefly summarizes your paper in 150-200 words. Through your abstract, your readers should be able to fully understand the content and the implications of the paper. Also, note that you cannot write this section until the paper is completed. REMOVE THIS SECTION UNLESS YOU ARE REQUIRED TO WRITE AN ABSTRACT.
The Topic Outline and Objectives
Do not add any extra spaces between the heading and the text (you may want to check Spacing under Format, Paragraph in your word processor, and make sure that it is set to “0”). Instead, just double space as usual, indent a full ½ inch (use the tab key), and start typing. The introduction should receive no specific heading because readers assume that the first section functions as your paper’s introduction. If you use headings, follow the instructions below. NOTE THAT NOT ALL ASSIGNMENTS REQUIRE HEADINGS.
Description
Summarize the subject that you would teach and the value of the subject for yourself and others.
Text will be the beginning of the body of the essay. Even though this section has a new heading, make sure to connect this section to the previous one so readers can follow along with the ideas and research presented. The first sentence in each paragraph should transition from the previous paragraph and summarize the main point in the paragraph. Make sure each paragraph contains only one topic, and when you see yourself drifting to another idea, make sure you break into a new paragraph. Also, avoid long paragraphs (more than three-fourths of a page) to help hold readers’ attention—many shorter paragraphs are better than a few long ones. In short, think: new idea, new paragraph.
Create a Topic Outline for the Subject of your Course
#1. Identify The Purpose Of The Paper.
#2. Identify Your Key Points.
#3. Add Supporting Details.
#4. Write Your Introduction.
#5. Write Your Conclusion.
Here is another Level 1 heading. Again, the topic sentence of this section should explain how this paragraph is related or a result of what you discussed in the previous section. Consider using transitions between sentences to help readers see the connections between ideas. Below are a few examples of how to transition from one statement to another:
1. Many music teachers at Olson Junior High are concerned about losing their jobs (J. Thompson, personal communication, July 3, 2004), largely due to the state’s recent financial cutbacks of fine arts programs (Pennsylvania Educational System, 2004).
2. Obesity affects as much as 17% of the total population of children, an increase which may lead to other chronic health problems (Johnson & Hammer, 2003; Christianson, 2004).
Write at least one over-arching objective (terminal objective ...
Abbreviated Title 1TitleYour name hereSchool name here.docxransayo
Abbreviated Title 1
Title
Your name here
School name here
Full course name and number
Instructor name
Date of submission
Remember the font should be 12 point, Times New Roman or Arial for everything, including the title page
Abstract
You will not need an abstract until the final proposal in unit 9.
Title
This is your introduction. Your introduction should introduce readers to the main focus of your proposal. Make it interesting. Try to “draw” the reader in…… Make sure you write in 3rd person (don’t use words like I, me, us, we, you, and etc). This introduction should center around your general topic and problem statement. [At the end of a section, maybe write a summarizing paragraph that also provides a transition to the next section.]
Review of Literature:
[Notice that each paragraph is indented]. This section provides a brief history of the problem statement. You should summarize what others have written/studied about the topic. Don’t just list each study. But try to provide a structure of how they relate to the topic as well as to each other….. Remember to focus on the authors (for example, don’t say… in an article, blah blah but rather say Price (2009) argued that ……..). What did the authors conclude? Or what were the facts? Don’t list the name of the work unless it is famous – readers can get this information from the reference page. You should use some of the information that you provided in your unit 3 assignment.
Problem, Theory, Variables, and Hypothesis:
This section will contain a discussion of your problem in the context of theory, variables and hypothesis. You should briefly restate your problem statement and inform the reader of the general theory relating to the problem. Once the theory has been described, you are ready to introduce the specific variables, independent and dependant. [It is best to have a separate heading within this section for each aspect so that the reader can easily identify what aspect you are discussing.]
Problem Statement: This component should describe the problem in simple terms. Remember that you have already discussed this in the introduction section, thus, you are just providing a simple statement so that the reader has a reminder of the general focus.
Theory: This component should provide a general theory relating to the problem. Make the connection in general terms of the problem and the abstract concepts (which will later be your variables).
Independent Variable: In simple terms, you need to identify what the independent variable is. But remember, that the variable is different than the attributes (or characteristics) of the variable. Also, the focus is on the “change” of this variable. Remember, that in an evaluative study, you are evaluating what change in the DV is produced by change(s) made in the independent variable. It is best to include the “indicator” of how this variable will be measured.
Dependent Variable: This component will be the same as the .
How to use this template To use this template, replace the inst.docxwellesleyterresa
How to use this template:
To use this template, replace the instructions written in italic font with your own discussion text. Be sure to proofread your work and check it for completeness and accuracy. Delete any extra text/instructions/references that do not apply to your post. Then, copy your work and paste it into the discussion window in class.Week 1, Discussion 1: Initial Post
My personal communication style is…(Here, you should talk about the “reflect” part of the prompt. You can share your personal verbal style, writing style, and any concerns you have about your ability to develop a truly academic argument in this class.)
I have learned that an academic argument is…(Here, you should describe an academic argument in your own words, based upon the items you read in preparation for this discussion. Remember to describe the four basic elements of an argument.)
A recent argument that I experienced was…(Or, if you do not wish to outline an argument from your personal experience, describe the argument presented in the sample paper. Be sure to identify the four basic elements of the argument, whether analyzing one from your experience or the student paper.)
After reading the course materials, I have questions about…(Be sure to clearly state any questions or confusion you have regarding rhetoric, argument, or styles of argument. Your classmates can help you find the answers throughout the week.)
References
(If you reference the textbook, instructor guidance, or handout – which you should – be sure to cite them in-text and add the references to the end of your post. We are learning to master APA style in this class and this is a perfect opportunity to begin your practice. Remember: only items cited in-text should be listed as a reference. For more information: https://awc.ashford.edu/cd-in-text-citation-guide.html & https://awc.ashford.edu/cd-apa-reference-models.html)
Drown, E., & Sole, K. (2013). Writing college research papers (2nd ed.). San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc.
Flag Burning. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://cdmsmedia.bridgepointeducation.com/MediaService/MediaService.svc/constellation/book/AUWC.12.4/%7Bhandouts%7Da.8_sample_argument_paper.pdf
Garten, A. (n.d.). ENG122 week 1 Instructor guidance [Course materials].
Garten, A., & Wilson, J. (2014). An Introduction to Argument [PDF]. College of Liberal Arts, Ashford University, San Diego, CA.
ENG122: Composition II
An Introduction to Argument
P a g e | 1
English 122: Composition II
An Introduction to Argument
Argument and Rhetoric
An argument can take many forms. An academic argument, at its root, a method for
communicating a singular position with evidence, logic, and persuasion. There are essential
elements to all valid arguments, though they may take different forms.
1. Claim
2. Evidence
3. Counterargument
4. Rebuttal
A successful argument depends upon the delicate balance
between these elements. Imagine a teeter-totter at the
playground. The ...
2. THEORIST BINGO
Draw a 3x3 grid.
Write the name of 9 theorists for question 1(b) in the grid.
Dyer Saussure Mulvey Baudrillard Hall Morley
Blumler & Katz Propp Todorov Levi-Strauss
Barthes Altman Ryall Neale Cawelti
5. WHAT DO YOU NEED
TO DO WELL ON 1(A)?
Progression
Reflection
Specific examples in relation to outcomes
Terminology
6. 1(A) STRUCTURE
Spend 30 minutes answering this question.
Remember to talk about both AS and A2 coursework.
Introduction – briefly state what your coursework products
were and introduce specified skill.
Section 1 – use of skill at AS. Identify specific examples –
explain/evaluate effect – show progress.
Section 2 – use of skill at A2. Identify specific examples –
explain/evaluate effect – show progress.
Conclusion – review overall progress.
11. WHAT DO YOU NEED
TO DO WELL ON 1(B)?
Understanding of theories
Use of specific examples
Terminology
12. 1(B) STRUCTURE
You should spend 30 minutes answering this question.
In this question you only need to refer to one coursework
production.
Introduction – briefly state which coursework product you are
talking about. Outline the key concept and theorists.
Theorist One – State theorist’s idea – explain how this relates to
a specific example from your product. Give your view of the
theory.
Theorist Two –
Theorist Three -
Conclusion – how useful are the different theoretical
approaches in analysing/explaining your product.
14. SPECIFIC EXAMPLES
In order to do well in this question you must relate theory to
specific examples. Identify one specific example for at least
3 key theorists from each area. Remember you can discuss
how and why a theorist’s ideas do not apply.
Representation
Dyer Saussure Mulvey Baudrillard
Genre
Narrative
Media Language
Audience
Hall Morley Blumler and
Katz
Propp Todorov Barthes Levi-
Strauss
Ryall Neale Altman Cawelti
19. WHAT DO YOU NEED
TO DO TO DO WELL?
Refer to at least two
types of media.
Discuss historical,
contemporary and the
future.
Apply media theory
consistently.
Use theoretical
terminology.
20. MEDIA TEXTS
‘The Wild One’ (1953)
‘Made in Britain’ (1982)
‘Eden Lake’ (2008)
‘Harry Brown’ (2009)
‘Attack the Block’ (2011)
‘Misfits’ (2009-)
‘People Like Us’ (2013)
Hoodies or Altar Boys Study (2009)
You need to refer to:
one historical text
at least two contemporary texts from
different media (film/TV/newspapers)
Choose which texts you will discuss in
the exam.
Bullet point:
• key points
• examples
• links to theory
• links to your argument
22. ESSAY STRUCTURE
Introduction
Quote-explanation-link to argument/focus.
Section One
Analyse one historical text – link to theorists and
argument.
Section Two/Three/Four
Analyse media texts from different media. Apply
theory, relate to argument, make links
Conclusion
Sum up argument – discuss implications – prediction
for the future.
Create a flowchart outlining key points of your essay.
23. FILL IN THE BLANKS
Young people are represented__________________________
in _______________________(media text). They are shown to
be ________________________________ (example from text).
This links to ___________________(theorist) argument that
____________________________________________________
_______________________________(outline idea), as
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
_____________________________________(make link to
media text).
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
__________________________________(relate to argument).
26. TOP EXAM TIPS
Answer both questions in Section A (1a and 1b).
Only answer one question in Section B.
Remember you are doing the Media and Collective Identity
topic.
Remember to number your answers.
Spend 30 minutes on Question 1a.
Spend 30 minutes on Question 1b.
Remember to use specific examples from your coursework in
both Section A questions.
Spend 1 hour on Section B (you may want to start with this
question).
Remember to talk about at least two types of Media in
Section B.
Remember to refer to past, present, and future in Section B.
Most of Section B should be focused on contemporary texts.