Document Analysis Paper

Document Analysis Paper [due Mon]

Assignment Content

  1. Choose a construct or process, such as motivation, empowerment, isolation, goal-setting, problem-solving, and so forth, using your Wk 5 TV observation and your interview data set from Wk 6 as possible sources of context.

    Find an archive of transactional documents that contain evidence of your chosen construct. Transactional documents may include minutes of meetings, conference programs, a collection of organizational mission statements, the evolution of a product, and so forth, but not scholarly articles.

    Conduct an analysis of the documents of which you have chosen to obtain a deeper understanding, as well as the meaning of the construct that evolves from the documents.

    Write a 1,750- to 2,100-word paper documenting your analysis that includes:

    • A description of the construct
    • A description of the document set you used
    • A description of the sampling method you used to choose a few documents to review
    • A description of the data analysis approach you used
    • The steps in your data analysis
    • The results of your analysis

Describe some of the strategies implemented by the U.S. government to improve the U.S. economy during the Great Depression (1929-1941)?

. Describe some of the strategies implemented by the U.S. government to improve the U.S. economy during the Great Depression (1929-1941)? Provide specific examples of President Roosevelt’s New Deal programs or legislations. What drug law reforms were made during this era and why? What economic programs did the U.S. government undertake during the 1930s to improve the economy and conditions among people? Provide statistics to support your answer.

2. What factors influenced the U.S. government to enter the war against Japan, Germany, and Italy in December, 1941? What type of fanatical warfare did the Japanese rely upon and how did the U.S. plan to counter this? What measures did the U.S. military take to knock Japan out of the war in 1945? How did the U.S. economy improve as a result of involvement in World War II? Provide statistics to support your answer.

3. Describe some of the social conditions found among many U.S. women during the 1950s. What physical and social pressures did many women during the 1950s encounter? What information and insight did feminist author, Betty Friedan, provide in The Feminine Mystique that described women’s roles in U.S. society? Draw a few comparisons between the employment status of women during the 1950s and during the current 2000s. Name several historical factors which influenced employment statuses between U.S. men and U.S. women between the 1950s and 2000s. Provide statistics to support your answer.

4. Describe some examples of segregation between skin-color groups within the U.S. southeastern states during the 1950s. What efforts were made to desegregate southeastern states among civil rights organizations? Describe the differences between the civil rights efforts of Martin Luther King and Malcolm X. What sort of statements did these two men use in their speeches to further their causes? Provide statistics to support your answer.

5. Define the term ‘counterculture’. What specific circumstances related to the Kennedy assassination, the Vietnam War, the Civil Rights Movement, and the Watergate scandal influenced counterculture movements during the 1960s and 1970s? Provide any relevant statistics that influenced these movements. Provide statistics to support your answer.

6. Outline three main factors which maintained the Cold War between the U.S. and Soviet Union between 1945 and 1991. What were the differences in the U.S. and Soviet economies? What conditions influenced the end of the Cold War in the late 1980s and early 1990s?

Writing Instructions:
Writing Instructions:
1. Choose 1 of the 6 essay questions to answer.
2. Write 3-5 pages to explain your position.
3. Paragraphs in this assignment need at least 5 sentences.
4. Type and double-space your answers.
5. Use at least two sources to support your answer. (The textbook and/or notes from class may be used as references). Do not use Wikipedia.
6. Use parenthetical citation format within your essay anytime you use one of your sources.
7. Use MLA or APA format.
8. Provide a work cited page in addition to your 3-5 pages essay.

APA Citation examples
APA style includes the author(s) and the year of publication.
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 helped influence anti-slavery attitudes in the North due to its stated policy that slavery was prohibited in new states north of the Ohio River (Brands, Breen, Williams, and Gross, 2012).
The Articles of Confederation was replaced with the U.S. Constitution in part because the federal government lacked the central authority and tax collecting initiative needed to stabilize the infant nation (19th Century Urbanization notes, 2015).
Any quotation or statistics taken from a book or article must include author’s name, publication year, and page number.

MLA Citation examples

MLA style includes the page number(s) and the author(s).

Romantic poetry is characterized by the “spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings” (Wordsworth 263).

Wordsworth extensively explored the role of emotion in the creative process (263).
Multiple authors from a source:

After using a source with multiple authors more than once, you are able to shorten the citation by writing the first author’s name and then “et al”. This is a Latin term meaning “and others”. The page number should follow after a comma.

Example: Example: 17th and 18th century New England women were presented with greater financial opportunities through involvement in poultry sales (Brands et al., 2012).

What was the Iran-Contra Scandal, and what effect did it have on U.S. and Middle East relations?

answer size is provided for single spaced writing. so do not write it in double spaced.

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From the Readings (20 points)

BOTH of the following questions will appear on the exam, of which you will need to address ONE. Your response to the question you choose will be worth 20 points. You must reference (either by document name or authors name) and discuss at least two sources from your textbooks. Your response should be between 3/4s and 1 page single spaced.

1. How effective was the environmental “greening” movement under Nixon? How did the movement change under future presidents?

2. “America From Reconstruction to Rebellion” argues that President Reagan should not get credit for ending the Cold War. Do you agree that the Soviet Union dissolved due to internal pressures? Or was it because of Reagan’s “Star Wars” program?

 

Major Essay (50 points)

TWO of the following questions will appear on the exam. You will need to pick ONE and answer it thoroughly for a total of 50 points. Make sure you address ALL aspects of the question. Additionally, you need to write in essay form, with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Do not write one long paragraph.   This should be 1 ¼ of a page if single spaced.

1. What was the Iran-Contra Scandal, and what effect did it have on U.S. and Middle East relations?

2. What were Bill Clinton’s economic policies? Give at least four examples. Explain their difference, if any, from previous ruling U.S. economic theories. What effect did his policies have on the future?

Analyze the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s

 

Analyze the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s. What progress did the movement make in the U.S. Supreme Court? How did southern segregationists react to the Court’s decisions? Who was Emmett Till, and what happened to him? Explain the Montgomery Bus Boycott and its impact. What style of protest did Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) and civil rights activists practice? How did college students become engaged in the movement? Who were the Freedom Riders? How did Civil Rights activists advocate for voting rights and address social and economic inequities in the United States? What is the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement?

Write Your Own Bill

Assignment 1: LASA 2 Write Your Own Bill

Scenario:

You are a newly elected Member of Congress. It is up to you as to whether you are a Senator or a Representative from your State.  You made several important promises during your campaign and now that you have taken your seat, you need to show the constituents you represent that you are going to fulfill at least one of these promises with a bill you write and introduce into your chamber.

Directions:

  1. Choose a topic for your bill:
    1. Envision the constituents that elected you
    2. Imagine that you have interacted with your constituents
    3. What’s making news?
    4. Look to other states
    5. Look to your own experience
    6. Look at current logs and regulations
    7. Use the internet
  2. Research your bill topic:
    1. Look at existing law
    2. Explore various solutions to the issue
    3. Support your position with facts and figures
    4. Determine your support and opposition
  3. When writing your bill:
    1. Ensure clarity, organization and accuracy
    2. Ensure you are creating law
    3. Anticipate questions and concerns
    4. Proofread and check grammar
  4. Bill structure (see attached)
  5. Bill writing checklist (see attached)

Some links that may help you understand how to write a bill:

Review the Bill Writing Checklist. Using the Bill Structure document fill in all sections to write your bill.

To complete this assignment, you must submit the completed Bill Structure Document that clearly illustrates all components of a professionally written bill and address all required elements of the assignment listed in the grading criteria below.

The assignment must be submitted as a Word document. Include APA formatted title and reference page. Be sure to cite any references used in APA format..

BILL WRITING CHECKLIST

Clarity of Bill’s Purpose​

■ The title of the bill is broad and does not editorialize or mislead.■ Any definitions are clear and are in section 1.

The section needs to:

​1) identifies the term to be defined

​2)  identifies the class to which the term belongs

​3)  identifies the difference between this term and all other in the class.   For example:  A computer catalog (term to be identified) is an index (class to which the term belongs) of all the books in a given library (difference between a computer catalog and all other indexes)

​4)  uses terminology suitable for the audience.

■ Any conditions placed on the application of the bill are clear (exceptions, limitations); use “if” at the start of the sentence.■ Purpose section and the body of the bill are consistent in their purposes■ Early sections contain the major part of what you want the bill to do■ The last section contains the enactment clause ■ The purpose of the bill is clear – i.e.; what will happen if it is enacted■ Sections are consistent (no contradictions within the bill)■ Actions are clearly stated

Research/Preparation​

■ Solution proposed in the legislation is appropriate to the problem■ Solution is thorough and clear■ Definitions are clear ■

(SENATE OR HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES) OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

2011 Session

 

Introduced by:                

Primary Sponsor:​Rep. or Sen. _____________________  

Secondary Sponsor: ​Rep. or Sen. _____________________

 

AN ACT

(NOTE: Every line must be numbered)

1. PURPOSE:​(Briefly state what will be achieved by this bill.) The purpose of this bill is to . . . 2.  3. The (Senate or House of Representatives) of the United States of Americahereby enacts as follows: 4.  5. SECTION 1:​Short Title6. This act shall be known and may be cited as the “YOUR TITLE HERE” Act7.  8. SECTION 2:​DEFINITIONS9. Suggestion: address the definitions section AFTER writing the rest of the bill. Read through the bill and pull out unfamiliar terms or terms that10. should be defined in order to strengthen the bill.11.  12. SECTION 3:​(SECTION TITLE)13. Use as many sections as necessary to describe your proposed course of action. Each new idea  should begin a new section. This is the HOW of 14. your proposal and not the WHY. Save your arguments for debate.15.  16. SECTION __:​Funding17. What are the cost implications of your proposal. Will the government incur costs due to this bill? Does your bill authorize funding (i.e. a new tax or 18. fee to pay for the proposal)? What department or or agency would be responsible for funding19.  20. SECTION __:​Regulations21. Which department or agency would be responsible for implementing the bill (regulations and enforcement responsibilities)?22.  23. SECTION __:​Penalties​(for example: misdemeanor/felony; fines for disobedience)24.  25. SECTION __:​Effective Date26. This bill shall take effect  . . . (how long after passage before the law is implemented)

DEBATING THE PAST: THE DECISION TO DROP THE ATOMIC BOMB.

iscussion #9: The decision to drop the atomic bomb.

Critics have charged that the United States was morally irresponsible in using the atomic weapons against Japan during World War II. Were the United States’ actions justified?

In order to prepare for this discussion forum: 

After you have completed your readings post your answers to only ONE of the following questions.

  1. What are the explanations that have been offered in support of dropping the atomic bomb? What is your response to these explanations? Make sure that you provide specific support from your readings.
  2. What are the arguments that have been presented against using the atomic bomb? What is your response to these arguments? Make sure that you provide specific support from your readings.
  3. Review the trial and cast your verdict. How do you find President Truman? Guilty or Not Guilty?  Discuss why you reached that decision.

write a letter to someone

Instructions

write a letter to someone

A Letter from Boston

Place yourself (same age, family situation, and relative occupation) in early 1770s Boston. You are inspired to write a letter to someone (family, friend, co-worker, etc.) outside of the area about what you have seen or heard happening with regards to the growing rift with Britain. Below are questions you must address in your letter.

  • 1).Your nation is on the brink of war. What has caused this?
  • 2). In your current situation, how has the foreign government impacted you, and what you are seeing evolve as the American government?
  • 3) Are you hoping to see a new nation emerge, or are you hoping for a reconciliation with Britain?

You are encouraged to be creative with the assignment, but make sure you are using facts from what you have read and learned to guide you. Your letter must be a minimum of one page, double spaced, and written in Times New Roman 12 point font.

Which had the most far-reaching consequences on American culture: the Enlightenment or the Great Awakening?

Which had the most far-reaching consequences on American culture: the Enlightenment or the Great Awakening?

.) Which had the most far-reaching consequences on American culture: the Enlightenment or the Great Awakening? Why?

2.) Discuss the background, details, and results of the Boston Massacre.  What role did this conflict have on the impending Revolution?

3.) Describe the Lewis and Clark expedition.  What impact did it have on developing the United States west of the Mississippi River?

4.)  Explain the phrase ‘Manifest Destiny.’  What factors were most important in drawing Americans to the West (both mentally and physically)?

5.)Describe the women’s rights movement in the first half of the nineteenth century.  Did it accomplish its goals?

Essay Question option-

Between 1607-1860, immigrants, women, Native Americans, and African-Americans all struggled for acceptance and equality in American society.  Describe the restrictions faced by each group, how they fought to expand their opportunities, and whether they succeeded.

(One paragraph for each group of people) At least 3 groups of people.

The Abolitionist Movement

Option 3: The Abolitionist Movement
Read the following primary source:

Then, address the following:

  • Assess if abolitionists were responsible reformers or irresponsible agitators?
  • Explain how abolitionists upheld the Declaration of Independence as the foundation of antislavery and abolitionist thought.
  • Assess the effect of the Gag Rule on the Abolitionist Movement.
  • Analyze how the women’s rights movement would gain momentum from the antislavery movement.

 

Writing Requirements (APA format)

  • Length: 2-3 pages (not including title page or references page)
  • 1-inch margins
  • Double spaced
  • 12-point Times New Roman font
  • Title page
  • References page
  • In-text citations that correspond with your end references

Where should we place the blame for the Great Depression?

Discussion #7:  Where should we place the blame for the Great Depression?

Where should we place the blame?  Economists believe the Great Depression was caused by the weaknesses in the 1920s economy, but the person whose name will be forever linked to the depression is President Herbert Hoover.  Personally blaming him for the crisis, Americans started to call the shantytowns set up by unemployed people “Hoovervilles.”

 In order to prepare for this discussion forum: line-height:

After you have completed your readings post your response to only ONE of the following questions.

  1. Hoover’s presidency will be forever shadowed by the Great Depression.  Is it fair to blame Hoover’s actions or inaction for the Great Depression?
  2. Should we compare Presidents Hoover and President Roosevelt’s attempts to deal with the depression?