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Activity 1As you watch the short film, note down:1- Times you see examples of individualism (individuals achieving things on their own through their own merit and hard work). Include the event and the actual time you see it in the film. Ex= (4:04).2- Times you see examples of collectivism (groups of people working together to achieve things). Include the event and the actual time you see it in the film. Ex= (4:04).3- Helpful information that will provide context for your readers about the ideas in the film (so, important details about who, what, when, where, why, and how that will help them understand the examples you’ll be providing later). Include the event and the actual time you see it in the film. Ex= (4:04).

Assignment: Community Event EssayLearning Objective: Students will apply theories and principles by examining a communication event (in an essay of 600-700 words).

Background: As we read in Herbert Hoover’s “Rugged Individualism” Campaign Speech, the United States has been founded on the idea of rugged individualism and personal liberty. Yet, in Luis Rodriguez’s Always Running, we saw times when Rodriguez tried to bring about social change, often with the help of others. At the end of the day, though, it was Rodriguez who ultimately brought about change in his own life and left his past life in gangs behind.Social progress in the United States, like the more small-scale successes shown in Always Running, was also generally won with the help of many different people and groups. In the short documentary films “The March on Washington: How the Movement Began” and “The March on Washington: The Spirit of the Day,” both by TIME, as well as March: Book 2, one of three books in John Lewis’ March Trilogy, we saw how an event led by a relatively small group of people could bring about great social change in the United States: the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Additionally, in the short documentary film “Sal Castro and the 1968 East LA Walkouts,” we saw the impact of Sal Castro and his students here in Los Angeles. However, when reflecting back on the historical impact of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, and the 1968 East LA Walkouts, many people often focus on the impact of one individual rather than the numerous people who participated. [For further context: Merriam-Webster defines rugged individualism as “the practice or advocacy of individualism in social and economic relations emphasizing personal liberty and independence, self-reliance, resourcefulness, self-direction of the individual, and free competition in enterprise,” or a system in which the individual is stressed. It defines collectivism as “emphasis on collective rather than individual action or identity,” or a group/groups of people is stressed instead of the individual.]Prompt: Respond to the following using Always Running, at least two of the other readings or films from this unit, and your own personal experience(s): Do you believe success (whether it be on a smaller, more individual scale or something as large as achieving social progress) is largely a result of individualism or collectivism? The most effective essays will engage and synthesize the different sources specified from the unit and utilize the pre-writing activities completed for our class.

Identify the three most important parts of the text (you can use journalistic questions to help with this- who, what, when, where, why, and how. Who is writing/speaking? Why are they writing/speaking? What is the main idea of this text, which is likely in the title…)Those parts might include certain arguments or claims that the author makes.They might include examples or illustrations that the author employs.They might be key parts of the argument, or you simply may have enjoyed or barely endured those parts.In identifying those three important parts, you may opt to summarize them, but do so with enough detail that someone who has not read the text will understand what you reference. After you have identified your three important parts, briefly explain why you selected those parts.Identify two problematic parts of the text.They might be parts that you did not understand.They may be parts that you disagree with, that you felt did not belong, or that you thought interfered with the author’s purpose.Briefly explain your choices.Pose one question for the author. That question should move to extend his or her examination of the topic and delve beneath surface-level commentary. Rather than question a problematic section that you have identified, as in question two, ask a question that engenders discussion. Such a question might begin with, “When you said [X], did you want your readers to [Y]?” or “What was the purpose of discussing [Z]?” In a way, in your own writing, you might decide to pose possible answers to those questions in your own writing.0. Find a golden nugget. What one sentence or two is so well written or so well stated that it left an impression upon you? Remember to introduce and cite the quote.

1. The function and purpose of a dietary supplement is to give individuals, those that are lacking specific vtiamins that are known to help benefit your health, as well as prevent any health problems, such as osteoporosis, or arthritis. These supplements come in a variety of substances, or forms; capsules, powder, gels, gummies, etc. One in particular I wanted to focus on is one called Umzoo ZuPOO; this supplement claims it helps with cleansing your colon of waste that has accumulated in your digestive tract that are causing an extension of the colon or digestive tract in general; the reason for bloating. They claim that the waste accumulated in your digestive tract are making it more difficult to digest, therefore, by using this product, you can eliminate the build up. They also claim that this is a method of weight loss, that the product, by eliminating the accumulated waste, can help you with weight loss. In order to see any results with any supplement, you need to have a conrtolled diet, and exercise plan, and continue this practice, considering dietary supplements aren’t long term, they are short term, but in order to keep the affects and benefits of the supplements there are other factors that come into play.They also say the waste that has accumulated in your digestive tract contains toxins that can make you sick; science and biology do not support this statement. Rather research shows that when giving your body the right amount of fiber and water daily, your digestive tract can “cleanse” itself routinely. Now, obviously, depending on what you’re consuming is going to change that considering some things digest faster than other things. Also, the bacteria the resideds in your digestive tract are known to also play a role in the digestion of food, and that withtout these little microorganisms, it would make it more difficult to digest food. These bacteria are the driving force for the a clean and heatlhy digestive tract, however, there is a chance that when constantly “cleansing” your colon/digestive tract with whatever you decide to use, whether that’s using this supplement or another method, you have the risk of eliminating, and “cleansing” the good bacteria that reside in your digestive tract. It’s almost like the excessively, and constantly using hand sanitizer, the more you use it, the more you’re eliminating the good bacteria that resides on the surface of your skin that fight off infections that reside on the surface. That’s why they say washing your hands with warm water for 20 seconds is a good method to get rid of the bad bacteria without eliminating the good bacteria.2. Dietary supplements are substances you might use to add nutrients to your diet or to lower your risk of health problems. Fish oil supplements claim to lower the risk of heart disease, reduce blood pressure, reduce blood triglyceride levels, and might help reduce pain, improve morning stiffness and relieve joint tenderness. Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for good health. However, the best way to get them from a diet is by eating fish. Fish oil supplements have been promoted as an easy way to protect the heart which is one of the reasons why Americans spend more than $1 billion a year on over-the-counter fish oil. But the evidence for improving heart health is mixed. In 2018, the New England Journal of Medicine found that omega-3 fatty acid supplements did nothing to reduce heart attacks, strokes, or deaths from heart disease in middle-aged men and women without any known risk factors for heart disease.I think many people turn to supplements like fish oil because they find it easier to take a pill rather than eating a healthy and balanced diet. All this while not really knowing and researching for sure that it does have the health benefits it claims. In addition, I think many people fail to educate themselves first before buying different supplements that claim to have many benefits. I think today, social media plays a big factor in tending misleading information – many influencers post what they eat, drink, and what supplements they take and followers tend to take their word for it. This is very dangerous in many ways because everybody is different and at the same time consulting a doctor should be the priority.

An Indefinite Leave to Remain visa is for Settlement, also known as the UK Visa, is a document showing that its holder has received the migratory status since living with a temporary visa in the UK for a certain period and has demonstrated a commitment to the UK. Immigration status is only open to people without a right of residency in the UK. The UK settlement visa is also recognized as an Indefinite Leave to Stay as the UK settlement visa, allowing its holder to reside in the UK without any time limits, to work or study without limitations. Once you retain this status, you can also join and leave the UK at any time.When to apply for ILR?Before the expiry of their visa stay in Britain, qualifying applicants must apply for the long residence ILR. You should not apply for your application more than 28 days before the term is completed, and if you apply before the deadline, your application is likely to be rejected and your fee will not be reimbursed.A Long Residency ILR Visa allows you to remain in the United Kingdom without being subject to immigration restrictions. Most people all over the world want to have a final settlement in the United Kingdom. To be eligible for Indefinite Leave to Remain, a person must have proof of ten years of lawful residence in the United Kingdom. The length of permanent stay in the UK consists of one year spent in the UK without going abroad, computed from the date on which you came into the UK or the day on which a visa has been issued. This is called the qualifying period, and the eligibility for an unlimited leave to stay in the UK should be assessed. During a qualifying time, the UK has a permissible absence period that is usually 180 days a year.Criteria for ILR Long Residence Eligibility:There are some conditions to apply for Long Residency, such as having:For the past ten years, I’ve been living in the United Kingdom.You could not have been outside the United Kingdom longer than 180 days.During a ten-year stay, you must not have spent more than 540 days outside the UK.Indefinite leave to remain:The UK immigration rules allow the individual to apply for an ‘indefinite leave to stay’ after the long residence. This allows the individual to stay in the UK indefinitely with no time limits, and new applications to the Immigration Office can be made to allow their children and dependents to join them.

Integrate what you learn from each of these studies, and summarize the strengths and limitations of this research in your area of interest. In this section, discuss the relationship between what you learned from the empirical literature review and practice wisdom. Other topics you may address in this section of the assignment include the role of theory in the research you reviewed, the significance of this body of knowledge as a whole for social welfare policy and/or social work practice, and the inclusiveness of various sub-groups in the study samples.Provide a brief summary of “what we know” from the research you reviewed. Then identify what we don’t know on the basis of the empirical literature to date. Does the research you reviewed adequately answer the research question(s) you formulated in Part I of this assignment? For some groups of people or everyone? In one place or many places? Under what conditions? What additional studies need to be planned to further our knowledge in your area of interest?Given what you have learned, provide a description of gaps in empirical knowledge, and how these gaps could be addressed in the future. How could the research you have reviewed, and your identification of knowledge gaps, impact social work practice? How could future research be informed by social work practice?Format and other requirements: Assignment #4b (Part II) should be no longer than 10 typed pages, 12-point Times New Roman font, double spaced with one-inch margins. Citing sources of information is required in this assignment. Be sure to provide full APA formatted references.

For this brainstorm, let’s aim to figure out a working thesis and really focus on finding quotes from the sources to support that thesis! So, aim to pick a side- collectivism or individualism- and once you’ve gotten that, let’s aim to get ideas for logos (quotes from the text, Always Running, and at least two other sources from this unit) to back it up. For the brainstorm itself, try choose a brainstorming technique that can help you accomplish this (maybe a T-Chart where you list examples from the sources of individualism on one side and on the other side examples of collectivism? For the quotes from the texts, maybe fold a sheet in four and put a source in each corner and add quotes to support the thesis from each text in its corner? Up to you!)First, brainstorm for 10 minutes to decide on your working thesis and/or possible quotes to support that thesis (Part 1). Then, answer the questions afterward to reflect on how your brainstorming went (Part 2). Include both Part 1 (your brainstorm in a document or on a sheet of paper) and Part 2 (the answers to the questions about how your brainstorming went) in a file/files that you upload (a Word, PDF, or picture) or in the text box below.Part 1- Brainstorming Techniques You Can Use to Brainstorm on a Sheet of PaperDifferent people use different brainstorming techniques to help them think about their topic. People who learn visually will like to use charts or clusters, while people who think more analytically (they like to analyze things) may like to use bullets or cubing. Look at the following brainstorming techniques, then try to use one(s) that you think will work well for you based on how you like to learn:FreewritingGive yourself a specific amount of time (say 10 minutes or 15 minutes) and/or space (1 full page) to write down any thoughts or ideas that come to mind about your topic. If you’re having trouble finding ideas that relate, you can write down ideas that might seem to oppose the topic. After you’re done, look back to see if there are any connections between the ideas, main ideas, or just plain interesting ideas that you would like to continue thinking about or developing. It can be a good idea to repeat the process again and further develop those ideas since you may want to use them for your paper. Note- if it’s easier for you to talk through a subject, feel free to use this same process but do so out loud while also recording yourself.Invisible WritingThis is just like freewriting, but it takes the process a step further by making what you write “invisible.” If you’re writing on a computer, turn off the computer screen while you work. If you’re writing by hand, don’t pick up your pen or pencil while writing (write down every idea, no matter how strange or unrelated) and don’t look back at what you’ve already written down.Listing/BulletingWrite down lists of words or phrases about an idea related to the overall topic. You can make a general list about any words/phrases that come to mind, a list of words/phrases to support a claim you want to make, or even a list of words/phrases opposing the claim you want to make.Clustering/Mapping/WebbingStart with an idea in the center of the page, ideally the main topic, then “map” out related ideas coming off of it. Keep mapping for a set amount of time, or until you can’t come up with anymore. You can also work backwards and start off with ideas, then go back and map/connect them visually.Word Storm/Word AssociationThis is a bit like clustering/mapping/webbing, but instead of an idea you start off with one word. Then, you “map” out related words that come to mind when you think of the first word, second word, etc. This can be a good technique to use to develop the essay topic itself, and it may lead to interesting areas of it you might not have seen at first glance.QuestioningThis technique is similar to that used by investigative reporters. Basically, you want ask and answer the six main wh- questions: who, what, where, when, why, and how. You can also ask yourself questions to describe a topic (eg. What is it? What caused it? What is it like/unlike? What do people say or think about it?).CubingThis is a bit like questioning, but may be helpful for visual learners. Draw a cube, then use the wh- questions listed above to investigate your topic. Write and answer one question on each side of the cube. Once you’re done, look at the at the different sides to see how they interact. More specifically, see if any common themes or ideas repeat themselves. Instead of using the wh- questions, you can also write the following info about your topic on each side: 1. Describe it, 2. Compare it, 3. Associate it, 4. Analyze it, 5. Apply it, and 6. Argue for and against it.Using Drawings, Shapes, or ChartsThis is another technique that can help visual learners. Draw or sketch out your topic. What do you “see” when you think about it? Similarly, you can do a freewrite in a shape that relates to the topic (for example, a cat if you’re writing about animals). Charts, a likely familiar technique, can also be a good way to “see” connections between ideas. You can use t-charts, graphs, or tables to explore connections between ideas.Adapted from: The Everyday Writer and http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/brainstorming/ and http://www.cccti.edu/WritingCenter/Documents/BrainstormingStrategies.pdfPart 2- Reflection Questions to Answer after BrainstormingWhat brainstorming technique(s) did you use, and why did you think that technique would be helpful for you?How did you feel while brainstorming (anxious, nervous, free, happy, etc.) and why did you feel that way?Do you think brainstorming helped you think of new ideas for the essay? Or helped generally? Why/why not?

The title of the first part part of the book is “The Land of the Dead.” How does this title help you understand the thematic concerns of this part? How do the different voices featured in this part of the book connect with this title?Length: 200 words (the Canvas text entry box has a word counter in the lower right-hand corner)MLA Format: Italicize the book title; chapter titles should go in quotation marks. Cite page numbers.

Thoughts were well-written, clear and organized. Grammar and spelling are correct throughout the document.Poor organization and/or numerous grammatical/spelling errors.Good organization. Few grammar/spelling errors.Excellent organization. No spelling/grammar errors.