Month: February 2019

MU 1010-02 Music Appreciation  – The Benefits of Listening to Music

Discipline:
– Music

Type of service:
Essay

Spacing:
Single spacing

Paper format:
MLA

Number of pages:
1 page

Number of sources:
3 sources

Paper DETAILS:

MU 1010-02 Music Appreciation

Writing Assignment

Spring 2019

The Benefits of Listening to Music

 

Studies on the benefits of listening to music suggest that it may improve IQ, alter the listener’s mood, and assist in general learning.  Researchers even believe that the simple act of listening to music can cause the brain to produce a specific chemical.  This chemical has positive effects on things such as coordination.

For this writing project, you are asked to discuss and appraise the role of music in a balanced life.  More specifically, how has music helped you balance your life?  Consider music examples or discussions from class, as well as your experiences throughout your life, in which music seemed to have a more than average participation in some part of the process.  Has a specific song, record, or artist helped you through a difficult time?  Does a specific song trigger strong memories as if you are transported back to moments in your past?  Do you rely on music to assist you with daily tasks?  Share your thoughts in a short paper with the following criteria:

1. Minimum of one, maximum of two pages in length, single spaced.
2. Cite at least three articles/books/websites. If you cite an online source, please

provide the web address for verification purposes.  Provide a Reference List

identifying your works cited.

3. Cite sources in the paper itself using in-text APA style citations.

***Please adhere to appropriate writing practices.  Include an introductory paragraph, at least one paragraph with a strong topic sentence followed supportive ideas, and a third paragraph providing an effective conclusion.  Spelling and grammar will be considered.

Papers must be typed, printed, and submitted via hardcopy.  Email submissions will not be accepted.  You may turn in papers before their due dates.

 

You may find the following articles useful in generating thoughts and points of reflection for your own experience.  Feel free to cite these in your papers.

 

“5 Ways Music Improves Our Health”

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/02/music-and-health-rock-on_n_6573132.html

 

“Top Ten Benefits of Listening to Music”

http://www.healthfitnessrevolution.com/top-10-benefits-listening-music/

 

“10 Positive Benefits of Listening to Music, According to Science”

http://liveforlivemusic.com/features/10-positive-benefits-of-listening-to-music-according-to-science/

 

“Seven Undeniable Benefits of Listening to Music”

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/benefits-of-music_us_58122175e4b0390e69ce84a5

 

“Scientists Find 15 Amazing Benefits of Listening to Music”

http://www.lifehack.org/317747/scientists-find-15-amazing-benefits-listening-music

 

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Using In-text Citation

Include an in-text citation when you refer to, summarize, paraphrase, or quote from another source. For every in-text citation in your paper, there must be a corresponding entry in your reference list.

 

APA in-text citation style uses the author’s last name and the year of publication, for example: (Field, 2005). For direct quotations, include the page number as well, for example: (Field, 2005, p. 14). For sources such as websites and e-books that have no page numbers, use a paragraph number. More information on citing sources without pagination is given on the APA Style web page.

 

Example paragraph with in-text citation

A few researchers in the linguistics field have developed training programs designed to improve native speakers’ ability to understand accented speech (Derwing, Rossiter, & Munro, 2002; Thomas, 2004). Their training techniques are based on the research described above indicating that comprehension improves with exposure to non-native speech. Derwing et al. (2002) conducted their training with students preparing to be social workers, but note that other professionals who work with non-native speakers could benefit from a similar program.

 

References

Derwing, T. M., Rossiter, M. J., & Munro, M. J. (2002). Teaching native speakers to listen to foreign-accented speech. Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 23(4), 245-259.

Thomas, H. K. (2004). Training strategies for improving listeners’ comprehension of foreign-accented speech (Doctoral dissertation). University of Colorado, Boulder.

 

Citing Web Pages In Text

Cite web pages in text as you would any other source, using the author and date if known. If the author is not known, use the title and the date as the in-text citation (for long titles just use the first few words). Your in-text citation should lead your reader to the corresponding entry in the reference list. For sources with no date use n.d. (for no date) in place of the year: (Smith, n.d.). Below are examples of using in-text citation with web pages.

 

Web page with author:

In-text citation

Role-play can help children learn techniques for coping with bullying (Kraiser, 2011).

Reference entry

Kraizer, S. (2011). Preventing bullying. Retrieved from http://safechild.org/categoryparents/preventing-bullying/

Web page with no author:

In-text citation

The term Nittany Lion was coined by Penn State football player Joe Mason in 1904 (All things Nittany, 2006).

Reference entry

All things Nittany. (2006). Retrieved from http://www.psu.edu/ur/about/nittanymascot.html

Web page with no date:

In-text citation

Establishing regular routines, such as exercise, can help survivors of disasters recover from trauma (American Psychological Association [APA], n.d.).

Reference entry

American Psychological Association. (n.d.). Recovering emotionally from disaster. Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/recovering-disasters.aspx

For additional information on using APA style, visit the APA Style web page.

Total points possible: 50

Errors in any of the following categories may result in a loss of up to 4 points each:

1. Spelling
2. Grammar
3. Format (Introduction, main body, conclusion…)
4. Incorrect in-text citations
5. Missing/incorrect format of References List
6. Late submissions

 

Point total                          Percentage                         Letter Grade

50-47                                     100-94                   A

46-45                                     93-90                                     A-   

44                                           89-86                                     B+  

43-42                                     85-83                                     B

41-40                                     82-80                                     B-

39-38                                     79-76                                     C+ 

37                                           75-73                                     C

36-35                                     72-70                                     C-

MU 1010-02 Music Appreciation  – The Benefits of Listening to Music

Discipline:
– Music

Type of service:
Essay

Spacing:
Single spacing

Paper format:
MLA

Number of pages:
1 page

Number of sources:
3 sources

Paper DETAILS:

MU 1010-02 Music Appreciation

Writing Assignment

Spring 2019

The Benefits of Listening to Music

 

Studies on the benefits of listening to music suggest that it may improve IQ, alter the listener’s mood, and assist in general learning.  Researchers even believe that the simple act of listening to music can cause the brain to produce a specific chemical.  This chemical has positive effects on things such as coordination.

For this writing project, you are asked to discuss and appraise the role of music in a balanced life.  More specifically, how has music helped you balance your life?  Consider music examples or discussions from class, as well as your experiences throughout your life, in which music seemed to have a more than average participation in some part of the process.  Has a specific song, record, or artist helped you through a difficult time?  Does a specific song trigger strong memories as if you are transported back to moments in your past?  Do you rely on music to assist you with daily tasks?  Share your thoughts in a short paper with the following criteria:

1. Minimum of one, maximum of two pages in length, single spaced.
2. Cite at least three articles/books/websites. If you cite an online source, please

provide the web address for verification purposes.  Provide a Reference List

identifying your works cited.

3. Cite sources in the paper itself using in-text APA style citations.

***Please adhere to appropriate writing practices.  Include an introductory paragraph, at least one paragraph with a strong topic sentence followed supportive ideas, and a third paragraph providing an effective conclusion.  Spelling and grammar will be considered.

Papers must be typed, printed, and submitted via hardcopy.  Email submissions will not be accepted.  You may turn in papers before their due dates.

 

You may find the following articles useful in generating thoughts and points of reflection for your own experience.  Feel free to cite these in your papers.

 

“5 Ways Music Improves Our Health”

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/02/music-and-health-rock-on_n_6573132.html

 

“Top Ten Benefits of Listening to Music”

http://www.healthfitnessrevolution.com/top-10-benefits-listening-music/

 

“10 Positive Benefits of Listening to Music, According to Science”

http://liveforlivemusic.com/features/10-positive-benefits-of-listening-to-music-according-to-science/

 

“Seven Undeniable Benefits of Listening to Music”

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/benefits-of-music_us_58122175e4b0390e69ce84a5

 

“Scientists Find 15 Amazing Benefits of Listening to Music”

http://www.lifehack.org/317747/scientists-find-15-amazing-benefits-listening-music

 

DUE DATES are determined by the first letter of your last name: 

Lasts names starting with A-G:                   Due Wednesday February 13

Last names starting with H-R:                     Due Monday, February 25

Last names starting with S-Z:                      Due Wednesday, March 13

Using In-text Citation

Include an in-text citation when you refer to, summarize, paraphrase, or quote from another source. For every in-text citation in your paper, there must be a corresponding entry in your reference list.

 

APA in-text citation style uses the author’s last name and the year of publication, for example: (Field, 2005). For direct quotations, include the page number as well, for example: (Field, 2005, p. 14). For sources such as websites and e-books that have no page numbers, use a paragraph number. More information on citing sources without pagination is given on the APA Style web page.

 

Example paragraph with in-text citation

A few researchers in the linguistics field have developed training programs designed to improve native speakers’ ability to understand accented speech (Derwing, Rossiter, & Munro, 2002; Thomas, 2004). Their training techniques are based on the research described above indicating that comprehension improves with exposure to non-native speech. Derwing et al. (2002) conducted their training with students preparing to be social workers, but note that other professionals who work with non-native speakers could benefit from a similar program.

 

References

Derwing, T. M., Rossiter, M. J., & Munro, M. J. (2002). Teaching native speakers to listen to foreign-accented speech. Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 23(4), 245-259.

Thomas, H. K. (2004). Training strategies for improving listeners’ comprehension of foreign-accented speech (Doctoral dissertation). University of Colorado, Boulder.

 

Citing Web Pages In Text

Cite web pages in text as you would any other source, using the author and date if known. If the author is not known, use the title and the date as the in-text citation (for long titles just use the first few words). Your in-text citation should lead your reader to the corresponding entry in the reference list. For sources with no date use n.d. (for no date) in place of the year: (Smith, n.d.). Below are examples of using in-text citation with web pages.

 

Web page with author:

In-text citation

Role-play can help children learn techniques for coping with bullying (Kraiser, 2011).

Reference entry

Kraizer, S. (2011). Preventing bullying. Retrieved from http://safechild.org/categoryparents/preventing-bullying/

Web page with no author:

In-text citation

The term Nittany Lion was coined by Penn State football player Joe Mason in 1904 (All things Nittany, 2006).

Reference entry

All things Nittany. (2006). Retrieved from http://www.psu.edu/ur/about/nittanymascot.html

Web page with no date:

In-text citation

Establishing regular routines, such as exercise, can help survivors of disasters recover from trauma (American Psychological Association [APA], n.d.).

Reference entry

American Psychological Association. (n.d.). Recovering emotionally from disaster. Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/recovering-disasters.aspx

For additional information on using APA style, visit the APA Style web page.

Total points possible: 50

Errors in any of the following categories may result in a loss of up to 4 points each:

1. Spelling
2. Grammar
3. Format (Introduction, main body, conclusion…)
4. Incorrect in-text citations
5. Missing/incorrect format of References List
6. Late submissions

 

Point total                          Percentage                         Letter Grade

50-47                                     100-94                   A

46-45                                     93-90                                     A-   

44                                           89-86                                     B+  

43-42                                     85-83                                     B

41-40                                     82-80                                     B-

39-38                                     79-76                                     C+ 

37                                           75-73                                     C

36-35                                     72-70                                     C-

34-33                                     69-66                                     D+

32                                           65-63                                     D

31-30                                     62-60                                     D-

29-0                                       60-0                                       F

 

Whenever we go through something in life think what’s always been there for you. Most likely you’ll remember that it’s you listening to music. We have the tendency to listen while we are studying, showering, working out etc.

 

 

 

32                                           65-63                                     D

31-30                                     62-60                                     D-

29-0                                       60-0                                       F

 

Whenever we go through something in life think what’s always been there for you. Most likely you’ll remember that it’s you listening to music. We have the tendency to listen while we are studying, showering, working out etc.

 

 

 

Research Summary  for “Summer Heat” (Kaba) and “Where Will You Be?” (Enomoto) and that compares and contrasts them.

Discipline:
English

Type of service:
Research Paper

Spacing:
Double spacing

Paper format:
MLA

Number of pages:
2 pages

Number of sources:
2 sources

Paper DETAILS:

type a 500-word paper that summarizes “Summer Heat” (Kaba) and “Where Will You Be?” (Enomoto) and that compares and contrasts them.

Offer a concise but thorough summary of the position that each of your two sources is advocating. Stay as close to the text as possible, paraphrasing the main points and quoting the author’s exact words at times to tie your summary to the original text. Cite page numbers for any quotations in parentheses after the quote (just the number; no pp. or p.). Your aim is to hand over to your readers your understanding of WHAT this text is arguing for. Signal phrases such as “Freedman says/notes/ states,” or “according to Fujikane,” will help you designate what is called intellectual property. You will not have room to cover all the points an author makes, so you will need to synthesize the most important information for us, tell us what position the author is advocating, and then offer quotes from the text itself to demonstrate that the author is arguing what you say s/he’s arguing. Do not offer your own comments, opinions, or arguments about what the text says, and do not offer a rhetorical analysis of the writing. Stick to content: what is the author saying in this text? What position is s/he advocating? What are his/her most important reasons and supporting claims? What kinds of support does s/he offer in support of this position (Facts, Personal experience, Examples, Statistics, Comparisons and analogies, Appeal to authority, Cause-effect relationships, Testimonies, Interviews, Historical precedent, etc…)?

Your summaries can be in separate paragraphs. If you organize your essay in this manner, make sure to follow the summaries with at least one full paragraph that compares and contrasts the two. What similarities can you identify between the two essays? What differences can you identify? You may comment, for example, on where the two authors seems to agree or disagree at the level of idea, but you might also discuss where they overlap or differ in writing style, use of imagery, use of symbolism, use of evidence, and so on.

Sources
Kaba, Mariame. “Summer Heat.” The New Inquiry, 08 June 2015. thenewinquiry.com/essays/summer-heat/. Accessed 15 Dec. 2016.
Enomoto, Joy. “Where Will You Be? Why Black Lives Matter in the Hawaiian Kingdom.” Ke Kaupu Hehi Ale. 01 Feb. 2017. hehiale.wordpress.com/2017/02/01/where-will-you-be-why-black-lives-matter-in-the-hawaiian-kingdom/. Accessed 02 Feb. 2017.

 

 

 

Islamic World art/architecture

Discipline:
Art

Type of service:
Creative Writing

Spacing:
Double spacing

Paper format:
MLA

Number of pages:
1 page

Number of sources:
0 source

Paper DETAILS:

Chapter 10: The Islamic World is one of the most relevant chapters you will read this semester. Because the current political climate has so many roots in Islam I would like you to ‘lead a lecture’ this week. I ask that you choose one of the following prompts for your discussion this week:
– Pick a work of art/architecture from this chapter and trace its history. Does it still exist? If so, how is it used? If not, what happened to it? Has it been repurposed? How has the city around it altered, thereby effecting the meaning of the piece?
-What is one instance of Islamic art influencing what is around you? Where can you see elements of the architecture or the art around you?

 

 

 

Professional Discourse in Business Communication

Discipline:
English

Type of service:
Essay

Spacing:
Double spacing

Paper format:
APA

Number of pages:
8 pages

Number of sources:
0 source

Paper DETAILS:

Due to present day advancements in education, leadership plays a significant role in determining the adaptation of changes for the benefit of an institution. Likewise, the same strategies are utilized in other disciplines and careers such as business. Leadership is a commitment to service to those that one overseas, and as such, it is heavily reliant on the ability of the leader to communicate with their subjects. Information should be relayed upward and downward the hierarchy with the same importance to facilitate effective delivery. However, research shows that many institutions are lacking in this vital aspect of leadership that functions knowledge management, decision-making, and strategic leadership.

According to the article, “Leadership Reflections” by Maggie Farell, the concept of knowledge management is paramount in an organization as it helps in the process of decision-making. It also infuses knowledge at all levels of the company. Farell (2017) defines knowledge management as the process through which knowledge and techniques of the decision are introduced throughout an organization. Knowledge management is a crucial aspect of leadership and ensures that the process of decision-making occurs based on research data and well-established communication structures that effectively inform employees who take part in making decisions. Knowledge management is essential as it keeps employees and the administration told of the new processes, methods, and information that arises due to the ever-changing technological world.  This idea is the whole purpose of leadership that enables the smooth running of affairs and better productivity in the workplace. Furthermore, organizations and schools in the present world are located in different regions. Therefore, communication structures need to be put in place to make knowledge sharing among employees easier.

In the second article, “Strategic leadership for schools” by John Mauriel (1989), strategic leadership requires that various leadership styles be executed. In the present ever-changing world, schools undergo continuous improvement to adapt to new processes and technology. To determine the manner in which teachers perceive change, an interview was carried out on a total of thirty candidates from the school administration. From the interview, it was found that school leaders need to develop various strategic leadership aspects to communicate new strategies and visions to their employees. According to Mauriel (1989), strategic leaders need to have a set of traits. For starters, they need to have a clear vision that defines the direction which the company or school should follow. The concept is used both to guide employees and to motivate them into working towards achieving the company goals. Second, strategic leaders are good listeners and capable of forming social connections within an organization thus subsequently encouraging information flow. They listen to the views and opinions of employees and determine from the information the course of action they should take. Such leaders also access the external environment of the school to understand the value of their services to society.

In summary, leadership is a sum of various traits which need to execute for the success of the organization. The fact that the environment keeps on changing in terms or of technology and economy means that the organizations have to keep on improving to adapt to these changes. Leaders, therefore, need to be aware of these fluctuations and determine how to effectively communicate with their colleagues on any adjustments as well as to acquire input for the best course of action. In this way, leadership is the vessel through which active communication is established.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Icons

Discipline:
Art

Type of service:
Creative Writing

Spacing:
Double spacing

Paper format:
MLA

Number of pages:
1 page

Number of sources:
0 source

Paper DETAILS:

Icons are important because they show how humans so often associate visual representations with complex and important ideas. Even today when tension and hatred exists between cultures icons the symbols of cultures are often the first to be destroyed. This is referred to as iconoclasm- the destruction of images that are symbols of something greater. Instances of iconoclasm range from burning the American flag to inscribing swastikas on murals. For this week’s discussion I would like you to explore one instance of iconoclasm and discuss it with your class. Be sure to address the following points:
– What the imagery means to a culture
-Who destroyed the imagery and what were they trying to achieve
-How was the iconoclasm dealt with (Was the artwork restored? Did it start a revolt?)

Keep your research for this discussion post brief and try to stay focused on recent events.

 

 

 

 

 

History

Discipline:
History

Type of service:
Essay

Spacing:
Double spacing

Paper format:
MLA

Number of pages:
1 page

Number of sources:
2 sources

Paper DETAILS:

Scavenger Hunt & Sourcing: Enlightenment, Awakening, & Colonial Wars
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I tasked you in this unit to find two Primary Source documents that relate to one of the following subjects:

Colonial Warfare
The Enlightenment
The Great Awakening
Which two documents did you find?

Please tell us for each document:

Who wrote it.

The Title (if any)

When it was written.

For whom it was written.

What is the writer’s purpose in creating it?

Then explain how the document is connected to the subject you chose (the Great Awakening, Enlightenment, or Colonial Warfare) and why you chose these documents.

MAke sure to site both documents

 

 

 

Critical Thinking Quizzes(7)

Discipline:
Philosophy

Type of service:
Multiple Choice Quiz

Spacing:
Single spacing

Paper format:
Not applicable

Number of pages:
1 page

Number of sources:
0 source

Paper DETAILS:

“This chapter exam consists of 20 multiple choice and true or false questions with each question being worth one point for a total of 20 possible points. You will have exactly 20 minutes to complete the exam, the time will begin once you start the exam. Once you begin the exam you cannot pause it nor can you go back to any previous questions as you progress through the exam.”

I have seven quizzes to do from the Critical Thinking class, all quizzes are online.

BOOK: Think Critical Thinking and Logic Skills for Everyday Life

 

 

Business Feasibility Study

Discipline:
– Investments

Type of service:
Other

Spacing:
Double spacing

Paper format:
APA

Number of pages:
6 pages

Number of sources:
0 source

Paper DETAILS:

This project in tiles to complete a Business Feasibility Study if you’re not familiar, please don’t accept this project. There is a lot of research that is involved, I have created a business plan for this feasibility study

 

 

 

My 20th Birthday

Discipline:
Creative Writing

Type of service:
Essay

Spacing:
Double spacing

Paper format:
Not applicable

Number of pages:
3 pages

Number of sources:
1 source

Paper DETAILS:

Narrative Essay：

 

Happy things happen to me. What happened? How did you feel? Discuss and explain this memorable experience so that your reader can picture it in his or her mind. Need a lot of details and adjectives and feelings.

 

Outline

Intro: main idea-20^th birthday surprise

Body development:

From summer in 2018, Life alone in San Francisco ,US as a student (first time independent life)

Mild depression because of troubles from roommates and loneliness

 

Christmas vocation back to China(happy and excited mood) Half a month before my birthday.

 

My family never celebrate Christmas before. But when I get home after 13 hour flight and 2 hour drive at night, my mom and my dog Nini wait outside the house and it was cold. They were so excited. Tears in my eyes because I miss them so much.( details of my dog and mom movements) Mom held her phone and recorded this important moment for her.

 

Our house was decorated so beautiful and light. Lights on the trees in our garden. Christmas tree and Santa and so on. I feel so warm.

 

I spent few days staying with my parents and dogs.( talk all night, hold hands, watch movies, eat delicious food, I made food for them, take care of our garden, walk Nini) Time past so fast.

 

January 14^th is my birthday and I expected the big day for so long. I got up very early but my parents were still sleeping. After one hour, my parents finally got up but they seemed to  totally forget my birthday and unconcerned. I was so sad but still wait. My mom asked me to take some papers to my uncle and he lives 30 minutes drive away from my home. I felt more sad. But I still did it alone. My friends also didn’t say anything in Wechat or call me until noon.

 

3pm when I got back home and opened the door. My parents and my two 8-year best friends( Xia and Huang) just waited behind the door. My dad held a nice birthday cake with my favorite blue rose on it and my friend held the gifts. They sang birthday song and Nini was barking. I was so surprised. (Unforgettable moment)

 

I walked in to the house and the whole house was decorated so beautiful.( balloons, flowers, number 20)

 

They prepared my favorite hot pot and the speaker is playing my favorite songs. Ed Sheeran “Perfect”. Everything was so perfect.

 

After dinner, we sang Karaoke together and they gave me gifts. My friends gave me a dog-shaped perfume and a film camera which were all my favorite things. My dad and mom made an album for me. It was the best thing ever. The moment I opened it, I cried so hard. My mom collected all my photos since I was born and wrote down my 20-year story. The first photo is when I was 100 days sitting quietly in the chair with no emotion on my face. But my mom wrote” our angel come to our life, even though life was so hard for me and dad, you were the honey added in our life”. “ I am so sorry. I didn’t leave your little footprint and record your cry sound” on The second page, beside the few-month me and a big doll, my mom wrote” You cried so hard the first time you saw the doll, because it was too big and bigger than little you!” “ The first time you could walk on your own, I was so proud and carefully protect you, just like now” The last pages, she wrote, “ Thank you, my baby. Thank you for making our life so beautiful. This is the first 20 years. We will continue our story”“You will always be our little angel”. I cried so hard and couldn’t stop.

 

The best gift I have in my life is my lovely mom and dad. They love each other so much and they spend every minute to teach me how to love and care others. I will never be alone no matter how far it is between us.

 

My 20 th birthday was a new start of my life and I will move on with the love from my family and friends.

 

Is ethical relativism?
Category (Subject Area):	Ethics
Assigned Writer:	0
Pages (Word Count):	2 Pages (550 Words)
Number of Sources:
Referencing style:	MLA

Order details

First explain exactly what ethical relativism is. Don’t simply re-state the reading, but provide an explanation of relativism using your own words but also showing that you did the reading and understand the issue. Second, argue either that ethical relativism is true or that is false, explaining in detail why you think your opinion is correct. You may want to acknowledge some truths  on the opposing side. Treat both side with respect. Be sure to carefully define your terms. You are encouraged to support your position with rational arguments,fitting examples, and expert sources other than yourself must be cited using footnotes in current turrbian format and will not count towards the total word count