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You are a staff member in the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). A change in policy has been instituted. The change in emissions for coal plants will require action from you and your team. This assignment will have two parts. In the first part, you will create a brief that outlines actions that need to be taken by EPA for regulating the policy change. In the second part, you will reflect on different approaches and interpretations you can take in policy change. Part 1- Create a policy brief. Recommend strategies to navigate the political dynamics of the new policy as it relates to the execution of the agency’s duties for your boss. The brief should be concise and follow the general structure of such a policy brief. At a minimum, your policy brief should contain the following: A title A summary of the problem  At least three possible solutions to the problem Statement and explanation of your recommended solution with rationale The implications and benefits of the recommended policy Discussion of implementation of strategy and alternatives to navigate the political dynamics present in this situation. Brief conclusion At least three sources used to support claims Graphics and/or other visual elements so it reflects the formatting of a professional policy brief. Part 2- Discuss different approaches that can be taken when addressing this policy change. Outline the legislative requirements that must be followed for the policy change. Including a discussion regarding regulations around the change. Is there wiggle room in the implementation and application of the policy? Use two to four scholarly resources to support your explanations. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

ESSAY #2: Exploratory Essay Length: 3-4 pages Format: typed, double-spaced, 10-12 point font, 1-inch margins   The purpose of this essay is to begin examining an issue that will become the focus of your Advocacy Proposal project later this term. It is important, therefore, to choose a topic that interests you, as you will be spending a significant amount of time on it. In an exploratory essay, you may not necessarily know how you feel about a subject or what you want to say about it. Your research and extended analysis will lead you to a detailed and substantial essay. In other words, your mind shouldn’t be made up before you begin your research & analysis. An important part of your job in this Exploratory Essay is to examine/analyze arguments from opposing sides about an issue of interest.   Starting Out: Choose a topic/issue that interests you and at the same time invites inquiry. What do you already know about this topic? What would you like to explore? Why are you drawn to this subject matter? What is problematic or confusing about this topic? What needs clarity? How can you advance the reader’s understanding of this issue in a way that is engaging and thoughtful? Why is this subject important to you? To your peers? To society? Clearly, you cannot write a successful exploratory essay without curiosity. Whatever your topic, you must come up with questions that open up lines of thought and carve out research opportunities. You should, of course, look for/offer tentative answers to these questions. Be sure to analyze the differing arguments from your research. What are the core cultural values at play with the issue? An exploratory essay should reflect your thoughtful engagement with a subject and your subsequent research. It should be organized in a logical and effective manner, and it should utilize grammar and style to communicate with clarity and precision. There are multiple ways to organize an exploratory essay, but the following components should be present: Intro: introduce topic; identify controlling question (perhaps a problem that needs solving) Personal Engagement with the topic (establish your credibility by explaining why you are considering this topic—what led you to this point? why is it relevant and important to you?) Questions (10-12, including potentially a controlling one) that reveal your ability to identify relevant and interesting aspects of the issue Research Potential: how will you go about moving forward on this topic?  What sources already exist that will help you advance your knowledge or solve the issues you have identified?  Evaluate these sources and arguments. What potential problems might you encounter as you move forward? Conclusion: make an attempt to justify why this is a valid realm of inquiry; explain why the questions (and the potential answers) are relevant to the reader Ultimately, I want you to walk away from this essay with a much deeper understanding of a complex situation/issue, ready to tackle your Advocacy Proposal.

“Salvation” DB 3 3 unread replies. 14 14 replies. Read “Salvation” by Langston Hughes and write an original post responding to it. Please answer ALL of the questions you see below. You may answer in paragraph format (not writing question #s and answers), OR you can also choose to write in question / answer format where you write a number and then your answer, then go on to the next. Either way, your original post needs to be at least 3-4 paragraphs of 7 to 9 complete sentences each (or the equivalent of that if doing question/answer). It needs to be posted by 8 p.m. on the due date. Your replies to two different classmates should be posted by 11:59 p.m. on the due date. The replies should be about 2 to 3 paragraphs of 7 to 9 complete sentences each paragraph. You may always write MORE but you should not write less. ======================= 1. Where in the narrative do you see the child’s point of view (or voice) reflected? Where in the narrative do you see the adult point of view (or voice) reflected. Try to give at least two examples of each and EXPLAIN them. 2. Go through the narrative and give at least four examples of where you see vivid language, sensory details, concrete references. You do not have to write out full paragraphs. Just point out your example by mentioning a few words of it and using ellipses, and then perhaps the paragraph # in parentheses. For example, “slamming his book to the…” (para 2).  3. What kind of conflict does this narrative touch on? Man vs. man? Man vs. nature? Man vs. himself? Man vs. society? Man vs. fate? (Remember that a narrative can have more than one type of conflict). When you name a type of conflict you see in the piece, be sure to explain it a bit. 4. Do you believe this personal narrative is criticizing religion? Explain. Also, what else do you think it might be criticizing or offering commentary about?

Reading Reflections  An important part of becoming responsible writers and researchers in the humanities and other fields is having the ability to engage directly with other secondary texts. Therefore, throughout the semester, you will complete 3 reading reflections. In each reflection, you will select at least two texts from that week’s course readings and think critically about each of them and how they work together (or don’t). Each reading reflection should include your answers to at least two of the following questions:  1. What about each of these texts was convincing to you?  2. What about each of these texts did you find unconvincing?  3. In what ways did the author(s)’ use of evidence contribute (or not) to their arguments?  4. How do the texts you chose work together as a grouping (or not)?  5. In what ways would you expand the authors’ arguments? 6. How did these texts expand your knowledge?

After reading and reviewing the material for Time Management, and completing the Time Management Personality Type Survey answer the following discussion question. Make sure to include relevant points to your answer and make sure that your information is correctly cited. You must post before you can see the posts of others.  (https://www.oppia.org/embed/exploration/Xz917UfzVVda) After completing the Time Management Personality Type survey, which style did you receive? After reviewing the descriptions for each style, do you believe the activity was accurate in determining your style? Why, or Why Not?  Note: A text only version of the content is also provided. The self-assessment survey can help you determine your time-management personality type. Read each question in the Questions column. Then read the possible responses. Select one response for each question by highlighting your choice, or writing down your response. Each response should reflect what you probably would do in a given situation, not what you think is the “right” answer. Once you have answered all of the questions, look at your responses to see which of the personality types most reflects your style. Accessibility score: Perfect Click to improve

What college subject are you majoring in to get  what kind of job in what kind of profession?  What kind of job do you want?  What kind of work do you want to do?  Why do you want to do  this work?  How difficult will it be to reach this goal?  How do you imagine or see your life in the future once you have achieved this work goal?

Cinema 7B Film Analysis Assignment Begin by reading Chapter 10 1.     Rent and view one of the films from the list below. You should view the film at least twice. Take notes as you go and pause and replay scenes that you don’t understand or that you find particularly interesting. 2.     Write a paper which answers the questions below.  a.     For minimum credit answer all the questions below. Be sure to number your answers. b.     More complete answers will receive higher scores. 3.     Papers must be type written and double-spaced. No papers will be accepted by e-mail. Length: Four to Seven pages. Review Questions: 1.     What is the true subject or theme of the film, and what kind of statement, if any, does the film make about the subject? Which elements and which scenes contribute most to addressing the theme of the film? 2.     How do all of the separate elements of the film relate to and contribute to the theme, central purpose, or total effect? Film Elements: a.     Narrative – The manner in which the story is told. What is the plot structure? Is it chronological or non-linear? Are there flashbacks or other narrative devices and why are they used?  b.    Acting – the qualities of the performances. Is the acting realistic or is it mannered? Are the characters dynamic (do they change as the film progresses)? How? c.     Cinematography – The qualities of the photography and lighting. Identify specific scenes and camera shots that you thought were particularly interesting. d.    Editing – The pace and tempo, the use of transitions and the organization of the narrative. Identify any editing technique you thought was particularly interesting e.     Art Direction and Design – Locations, sets, effects, props, costumes and make-up. 3.     What scenes in the film show the director’s style and how do they show it? 4.     What were your personal reactions to the film? What are your personal reasons for liking or disliking the film? Film List: Spike Lee Films: Do the Right Thing (1989), Malcolm X (1992), Bamboozled (2000), Chi-raq. (2015), BlacKkKlansman (2018) Sophia Coppola Films: The Virgin Suicides (1999), Lost in Translation (2003), Marie Antoinette (2006), The Bling Ring (2013) Western Films – Unforgiven (1992), Brokeback Mountain (2005), True Grit (2010), Django Unchained (2012), Hell or High Water (2016) Amy Adams Films – Sunshine Cleaning (2008), Trouble With the Curve (2012), American Hustle (2013), Vice (2018) Due Date: November 2

Answer the questions below according to the instructions given. Please note that responses to BOTH questions must be included in the same submission in order for your examination to be graded; otherwise, it will be returned to you for revision. Write a composition using one of the topics listed below. Your composition needs to be three to five paragraphs long. It must contain an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. For the purpose of this examination, sport is defined as “an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment without a predetermined outcome.” If you choose to explain why a certain sport is your favorite, please ensure that the chosen sport fits this definition. • Argue for or against the limitation of speed limits. • Explain why a certain sport is your favorite. • Compare and contrast driving in the winter and driving in the summer. • Describe a SINGLE memorable day in your life.  Write a letter of complaint. Follow the rules for a formal letter, and use the full-block style. The complaint may be about anything you wish (such as malfunctioning equipment, poor building maintenance, or disruptive noises from a nearby business). You can base your letter on a true experience, or you can make up all the details you need. Please note that a form letter or a template cannot be used in constructing your response to question 2. When a form letter or template is used, you are giving little to no thought to wording or formatting, and you are not actually creating your own complaint; you are simply filling in the blanks of someone else’s work.    Ask yourself these questions after you answer the questions for your exam. Is my composition three to five paragraphs long? (It must include an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.) Did I select a topic for my composition from the list given in the instructions? Did I fully expand on the topic I selected for my composition? (Example: If you selected to describe a memorable day, you should only describe ONE day.) Does my letter include a complaint? Did I include all parts of a business letter? (This includes a signature! You can use a different font to indicate your signature.) Did I answer both questions on my own, without help from the internet?

Provide a discussion, conclusion, application and after the application answer the two questions.  I provided the data collection. Discussion: The discussion is all of the factors that you experienced that could have to make your data; and  therefore, your results erroneous.  Written in essay form with full sentences, double spaced. Conclusion: The conclusion is your comments on what your results told you about yourself or about a  client/student.  It should be brief, to the point, and related to what was measured Make evidence-based conclusions! Written in essay form  with full sentences, double spaced. Application:  The application is how you can use the results to develop a specific program, set a baseline,  create individualized training plans, apply individualized frequency, intensity, and time of duration (FIT)  prescriptions, measure progress, prevent disease, and/or increase performance and/or skill, on yourself  or others. For example; this is what I need to do specifically to change or maintain a particular  physiological parameter.  Or, this is how I could use it with a client or with students. Written in essay  form with full sentences, double spaced. Questions:  1. How does your average height compare to the group?  How does it compare to the normative data  table? 2. How would describe the risk profile (ex? resting heart  rate, w/h ratio) of males and females in our  group?

Write an essay in which you analyze an influencer’s social media feed to reveal the persona a professional, organization, celebrity, etc. (or their PR team) is trying to construct. NO POLITICS. How do the posts create an identity for that person/ organization?  What is that identity?  Why would that particular person/ organization try to construct that particular identity?  What advantages would that have for him/her? You must use specific evidence (quotes, paraphrases, examples, descriptions etc.) from social media feeds in your paper to support your conclusions (your thesis). Pay attention to rhetorical choices, along with any images, audio, or video used in the feed, but think about your paper as a coherent whole. Avoid doing one paragraph at a time on these different aspects. Think about how to connect these ideas.