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This document provides information on writing a position paper, including: - The definition and purpose of a position paper is to present a position on an issue and generate support for that position through facts and evidence. - The key elements of a good position paper include an introduction with a thesis statement, body paragraphs with supporting evidence and discussion of strengths and weaknesses, and a conclusion. - Guidelines are provided on developing a topic, research, referencing sources, and avoiding plagiarism. The recommended format includes title page, introduction, body, conclusion, and references sections. - Sample topics are given for a group activity where students discuss different positions on issues like cell phone bans in schools and spanking as

STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS NINTH EDITION R. C. HIBBELER Boston Columbus Indianapolis New York San Francisco Upper Saddle River Amsterdam Cape Town Dubai London Madrid Milan Munich Paris Montréal Toronto Delhi Mexico City São Paulo Sydney Hong Kong Seoul Singapore Taipei Tokyo Lecturer's name Dr. Sarkawt A. Hasan Department of Civil Engineering College of Technical Engineering University of Erbil Polytechnic Erbil Polytechnic University Subject: Structures

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.

Essay Option C: Developing Historical and Cross-Cultural Insight Both Hayao Miyazaki and Zhang Yimou produce socially and culturally relevant artistic forms that illustrate the connections between culture, identity, and the tension involved in the relationship between citizens and their governments. Although both film-makers use very different looking films, they share an ability to address some of the most important questions regarding what it means to be a citizen of China and Japan. In this essay you will draw out the major themes of one film by either director (a list of acceptable films follows, you are limited to the films on this list without exception). Prior to viewing the films, reflect on the questions below. Then view the film and take notes on the film’s storyline, presentation and visual elements. Consider how the film director has consciously, through their cinematic choices addressed the issues raised in the questions. In particular, both Yimou and Miyazaki have created films with portrayals of traditional Confucian, Shinto and Buddhist values that also offer insight into their viewpoints concerning the role that such traditions continue to play in the post-modern era. The purpose of the assignment is to explore the way in which politics and art interact in an Asian cultural context, and also to develop expository writing skills. Questions: 1. What is the larger message of the film regarding identity issues? 2. How do the characters in the novel represent different understandings of Chinese and Japanese culture and traditional values? 3. How do these characteristics relate to what was discussed in class regarding Shinto, Buddhist and Confucian value orderings – how do these value orderings condition the lives of the characters in the novel? 4. How have you come to understand what it means to be Chinese and/or Japanese through your reading of the film? 5. How does the film-maker use location, including the natural world to address their subject? Your essay should draw on material from the film that you choose as well as the text and class discussions. Be sure to cite material appropriately (see attached guidelines),Use in text citations with a bibliography at the end of the paper. DO NOT USE FOOTNOTES. Technical Instructions: Your paper should be 4-6 pages long and no longer than six pages. Include your title on the first page of the essay, hit return 3 times and begin writing. Your essay should be typed in Times New Roman font with margins no larger than 1 inch all around, double-spaced with page numbers centered in the footer. Be sure to include an introduction that explains your organization and conclusion, which pulls the essay together and presents your observations Zhang Yimou Films Hayao Miyazaki Films Not One Less Spirited Away Riding Alone for Thousands of Princess Mononoke Miles Howl’s Moving Castle Raise the Red Lantern Bibliographies and Citations Note that the fundamental purpose of bib ...

Pages: 2 Topic: Vietnam war Style: Chicago Sources: 5 Level: College Subject: Language: U.S Instructions hi  prompts 2 is the best and the easy one out of the 3. " the vietnam war"  thanks.  1302-3001Assignment #4 Student Essay Background Information Creating an argument through the use of historical evidence is one of the key skills you should develop in this course. As this is our second essay, you should feel more comfortable with writinga well-polished essay.Just as with our previous essay, I am giving you multiple prompts to choose from as well as additional information that should help you feel more confident in writing an effective essay. Directions Please chose one of the following prompts to write a 600+ word essay. Your essay should create an argument to fully answer the question and draw any conclusions that may be substantiated by data. You need to incorporate historical evidence such as people, events, legislation, etc. to support your conclusions. To prepare for this essay, I am including directions on writing an outline. Students need to turn in their outlines with their essay. This essay is due in the dropbox by 11:55pm Tuesday, July 7 th . Writing Prompts 1.American prosperity in the 1950s birthed a new era of consumerism. Evaluate the changing political, social, cultural, and economic landscape within the nation that led to this new “consumer culture.” Be sure to include analysis on groups that did not partake in this prosperity. 2. Analyze the Vietnam War. Explain how and why the Vietnam War brought turmoil to American society and eventually drove Johnson and the divided Democrats from power in 1968. 3. Analyze post-WWII civil rights as it applied to two of the following: African Americans Homosexuals Women Native Americans Hispanic Americans Grading This essay is worth 100 points and will be graded as follows: - 20 points for a well developed thesis that fully addresses the prompt - 50 points for content (accurate, thorough, and effective use of evidence to prove thesis) - 10 points for writing style (Chicago format, grammar, and proof reading) - 10 points for your works cited and footnotes (your essay must include at least four sources, (you may use your textbook as one of your sources) - 10 points for your outline (include at the end of the document. It can be typed or hand-written and scanned) How to write successful essays for History 1302 Different Types of Essays In your history courses you might write different types of essays. Most of them involve description of events, discussion of ideas, summarization of information, and analysis or evaluation. Analysis might involve classifying, comparing and contrasting, explaining causes and effects, exploring a topic's history, or describing a process. Or, you might be asked to write an essay that explains the effects of something: the effects of a war, of a law, of a social movement. Sometimes you may need to take a stan.

Research Paper Provide critical analysis of an issue and policy intended to address it. For instance, some issue which students have suggested are: · Water or drought in California · Educational spending proposals · Impact of Proposition 47 (reducing sentencing) · California Health Care Challenges and Solution s · State Budget and Reform Concepts, e.g., pension reform or realignment · Challenge of transportation (high speed rail) and environment (AB 32 or water) · Other as approved by instructor Develop the topic into a fairly narrowly focused “mini” research paper. The idea is to choose a topic that is sufficiently narrow and focused so that it is manageable in a 12-15 page paper plus references and cover page. Regardless of the topic you choose, your paper must present some kind of analysis supported by published research. Analysis involves asking an important question. What, for example, are the most important features of a political conflict that generates notice of a relevant issue? Or, which features of a political issue or reform merits change and is significant in California Politics today? For instance: Water and the implications of drought? Building a peripheral canal? The effects of campaign reform financing? Proposal and minimum sources Please forward by e-mail attachment to me by March 1st a one page statement of your proposal and five annotated tentative references. Optional: an outline or initial draft of the paper can be e-mailed any time for comment up to the last week of March. The final draft is due by March 31st Your annotated references should identify a minimum of five separate sources of information (in addition to the course text) about your topic. The more recent the sources – the better. Articles are more useful than books. Conduct a decent literature search in ProQuest. Be cautious when using only WWW sources. They are not all equally credible. Avoid only popular magazines – Time, Newsweek, Psychology Today, Parents Magazine, etc. Similarly, avoid electronic sources for which the organizational affiliation is unknown. Critically review and cautiously use any material from an organization or agency that has a specific agenda, e.g., A.C.L.U., government agency, etc. Seek help from one of the Reference librarians in the Pearson Library Final papers will be 12-15 pages in length and will analyze specific institutional and political influences placed upon policy development in the selected issue area using, in part, the information and interaction provided your written sources and the Sacramento persons with whom you met and their staffs. Generally papers should be presented as policy briefs taking the following format: 1. Statement of the issue and its significance 2. Context or Background of the Issue 3. Pros and Cons of the issue (including what groups support each side) 4. Your views on the feasibility and desirability of one or more options Final Class Presentation Students ar ...