World View Chart Writing Assignment

This assignment uses the information you have gathered for your weekly World View Chart Assignments. Choose one (1) category (origin of all things, nature of god, view of human nature, view of good and evil, etc.) from the chart to focus on for this assignment. Consider how the selected aspect relates to each of the religions covered and to your own social or work experiences.

Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:

  1. Select one (1) category from the completed World View Chart. Provide a rationale for choosing this category.
  2. Describe the selected content and explain the significance of the selected category across the religions studied.
  3. Provide one (1) specific example of how the selected category is manifested in your social environment.
  4. Use at least three (3) quality resources as references for the assignment and document your sources using APA Style for in-text citations and references. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.
  5. Write clearly and coherently using correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and mechanics.

Your assignment must:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Analyze what is meant by religion.
  • Analyze the similarities and differences in the primary beliefs held by major religious traditions and the cultures in which these religions evolved.
  • Describe the varieties of religious experience and practice in a wide range of cultures.
  • Recognize how daily life within various religions and current affairs are influenced by religion.
  • Develop written pieces that demonstrate an analysis of a topic relevant to the course.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in religion.
  • Write clearly and concisely about world religions using proper writing mechanics.

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Unit II Scholarly Activity

 

 

 

 

 

After reading the lecture and required readings for this unit, use the knowledge you have learned to write a three page essay on one of the topics below:

 

 

 

 Bacon’s revolt on Jamestown, Va.;

 

 

 

 The Pueblo Revolt; and

 

 

 

 Salem witch trials

 

 

 

HY 1110, American History I 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In order to support your discussion, you will need to select at least one outside source from the CSU Library. Your essay must address, but are not limited to, the following items listed below:

 

 

 

 Introduce the event. This may include what happened, the reason, setting, location, timeline, outcome, and casualties.

 

 

 

 Describe how characteristics of the region of Colonial America impacted your chosen conflict.

 

 

 

 Discuss the American ideals or philosophies that may have caused this event to occur. How have these ideals and philosophies changed to the way we live today.

 

 

 

 Discuss your perspective on the event, including, but not limited to, what was inevitable or avoidable, and what was beneficial or costly.

 

 

 

Again, be sure to review the required reading about what to look for in a scholarly resource, and if you have trouble locating an article, contact a librarian to assist you. Your assignment, which should be three pages total, will not be accepted if your source(s) are not available in CSU’s Online Library, and the article you choose must be completely cited and referenced.

History position

POSITION PAPER

Students must write a position paper focusing on a controversial and/or important topic related to the history of Africans in the U.S.   The paper should be between 3-5 pages (double-spaced; 12-font) and should include the following:

1) A clear statement of your position on the chosen topic.

     Example:   “I believe that stem research is wrong….”

2) At least four strong logical arguments/facts supporting your position.

    Example: “…I based my position on four factors. The first is that ….   The second is that….

3) Identification and notation of at least three sources in the narrative of your paper.

    Example: “In her important work, the Isis Papers, Frances Cress Welsing contended that…

4) Clear references (either endnotes or contextual citations) for all information or data that is    

     not considered public knowledge.

     Example: “Baba Zak A. Kondo argues convincingly that the American educational system     is designed to miseducate rather than educate Black students (The Black Student’s Guide    to Positive Education [1987], pg. 4).”

5) A clear and concise introduction and conclusion.

Example [Introduction]:   “In the past few decades, we have witnessed a growing interest in the efforts of Nat Turner and other revolutionaries to use force to end slavery in the U.S. The tactics of these revolutionaries have fostered a debate on the use of force as an instrument for social change. I contend that force was needed to end slavery in the U.S. and that violence played an important role in ending slavery prior to the Civil War…”

6) Logical and reasonable arguments and discussion.

    Notes: Organize your arguments from strongest to weakest; cite examples that support your points and demonstrate depth in your reasoning.

7) Utilization of at least six sources. (3 must be books and/or articles; the others can be electronic sources.

Notes:   The position paper is as much a research project as it is a personal view. You must utilize the research of others to support and augment your position. There are no exceptions to the rule.

8) Listings of complete citations of all book, articles and other sources consulted.

Notes: List your sources at the end of your paper in either an established format (Turabian, APA…) or in a format that you develop. Be sure to include all vital reference information so that your reader can easily locate the source.

 The Position Paper will be evaluated based on the following: (1) grammar; (2) organization;   (3) content of the presentation and the extent to which you followed instructions and guidelines outlined above.

Essay Assignment

The focus is on brief but important primary source material written by major authors. Read the selections  as identified with each topic below. Write a three to four (3-4) paragraph essay (250 words minimum) which analyzes the “surprise ending” of the reading selection. 

  • Reading selection of Swift’s A Modest Proposal. It is essential to recognize the genre of this work, as discussed in our class text, which you should consult and cite. Swift promotes a radical solution, but subtle options are mentioned. You are looking for surprise and a point of realization. Read and focus on A Modest Proposal located at http://www.victorianweb.org/previctorian/swift/modest.html

For the reading selection you choose:

  1. Clearly state in your own words the “surprise ending” in the reading you selected. Clearly identify the point in the reading when you realized that there were elements in the reading that surprised you. Not all of the surprises come at the end.
  2. Evaluate how successful the author was in convincing you to accept the validity of the “surprise ending” that was different from what you expected. 

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA Style format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. (Note: Students can find APA style materials located in the Additional Resources section of their Student Center within their course shell for reference)
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
  • Use the source(s) identified above for the topic you choose, focusing on the main primary source of that author. You may use additional sources also if they are of good academic quality for college papers (Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify). Use proper APA style in-text citing and also a matching APA style References list at the end.  

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Explain how key social, cultural, and artistic contributions contribute to historical changes.
  • Explain the importance of situating a society’s cultural and artistic expressions within a historical context. 
  • Examine the influences of intellectual, religious, political, and socio-economic forces on social, cultural, and artistic expressions. 
  • Identify major historical developments in world cultures from the Renaissance to the contemporary period. 
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in the study of world cultures.
  • Write clearly and concisely about world cultures using proper writing mechanics.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.

Points: 100

Assignment 1: Essay

Criteria

 

Unacceptable
Below 60% F

Meets Minimum Expectations
60-69% D

 

Fair
70-79% C

 

Proficient
80-89% B

 

Exemplary
90-100% A

1. Clearly state in your own words the “surprise ending” in the reading you selected. Clearly identify the point in the reading when you realized that there were elements in the reading that surprised you. Not all of the surprises come at the end.
Weight: 40%

Did not submit or only partially submitted a clear statement of the “surprise ending” in your own words in the reading you selected. Did not submit or only partially identified with clarity the point in the reading when you realized that there were elements in the reading that surprised you.

Insufficiently or inadequately submitted a clear statement of the “surprise ending” in your own words in the reading you selected.   Insufficiently or inadequately identified with clarity the point in the reading when you realized that there were elements in the reading that surprised you.

Adequately stated with clarity in your own words the “surprise ending” in the reading you selected.  Adequately identified with clarity the point in the reading when you realized that there were elements in the reading that surprised you.

Satisfactorily and clearly stated in your own words the “surprise ending” in the reading you selected. Satisfactorily and clearly identified the point in the reading when you realized that there were elements in the reading that surprised you.

Thoroughly and clearly stated in your own words the “surprise ending” in the reading you selected. Thoroughly and clearly identified the point in the reading when you realized that there were elements in the reading that surprised you.   

2. Evaluate how successful the author was in convincing you to accept the validity of the “surprise ending” that was different from what you expected.
Weight: 40%

Did not submit or incompletely evaluated the author’s success at providing a believable “surprise ending.”

Insufficiently evaluated the author’s success at providing a believable “surprise ending.”

Partially evaluated the author’s success at providing a believable “surprise ending.”

Satisfactorily evaluated the author’s success at providing a believable “surprise ending.”

Thoroughly evaluated the author’s success at providing a believable “surprise ending.”

3. Clarity, writing mechanics, referencing, and APA formatting requirements, including a reference list and matching in-text citations.
Weight: 20%

More than 8 errors present

7-8 errors present

5-6 errors present

3-4 errors present

0-2 errors present

 

Unit II Assessment (1 Hour Due Date)

 

Question 1

 

 

 

Arrange the following key events in U.S. History in chronological order by the dates to which the events occurred. (#1-10)

 

 

 

The Maine is destroyed in Havana harbor

 

 

 

Coney Island opens

 

 

 

Boston Public Library opens

 

 

 

World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago

 

 

 

Ellis Island starts receiving immigrants to the U.S.

 

 

 

NAWSA formed

 

 

 

Knights of Labor founded

 

 

 

Carnegie’s first steel mill opens

 

 

 

New York’s Central Park opens

 

 

 

Great Railroad Strike

 

 

 

Question 2

 

 

 

Based on the following statement, please select all of the options that are true: The following amusement was available during the leisure movement prior to 1900.

 

 

 

Crossword Puzzles T/F

 

 

 

Lincoln Logs T/F

 

 

 

Silly Putty T/F

 

 

 

Mr. Potato Head T/F

 

 

 

Barbie Doll T/F

 

  

 

Beaches T/F

 

 

 

Dance Halls T/F

 

 

 

Hula Hoop T/F

 

 

 

Baseball T/F

 

 

 

Amusement Parks T/F

 

 

Assignment 2: How Does One Become a Change Agent? Huising, R. (2006, Aug. 10). Becoming (and being) a change agent: personal transformation and organizational change. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association, Mont

Assignment 2: How Does One Become a Change Agent?

 

Huising, R. (2006, Aug. 10).  Becoming (and being) a change agent: personal transformation and organizational change.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association, Montreal Convention Center, Montreal, Quebec, Canada Online. Accession Number: 26641741

Note: You can also access this article by clicking here.

The author indicates that change agents “do not begin as skilled, motivated agents but rather they undergo extensive training to become change agents” (p. 3).

In a three page paper formatted in proper APA style, use this week’s lecture and readings along with at least two other sources to analyze this article, the author’s perspective on change agents and give your assessment/viewpoint on the content presented in this study.

Submit your assignment into the M2: Assignment 2 Dropbox.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Analyzed the article and present a thorough analysis of the subject matter.
30
Discussed author’s perspective on change agents.
25
Discussed own assessment/viewpoint of the article.
25
Paper included correct grammar, spelling, and word choice, cited all sources as per the APA style, included at least two additional resources and was well supported.
20

Total:

 

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us history [Pin It] Midterm Paper: Compare and contrast Thomas Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence with Thomas Paine’s pamphlet “Common Sense.” Which had the greater effect on revolutionary America? Are these documents still effective today?

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Midterm Paper:  Compare and contrast Thomas Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence with Thomas Paine’s pamphlet “Common Sense.” Which had the greater effect on revolutionary America? Are these documents still effective today? 

Specifications:

  • 3-4 pages; paper must include a thesis statement.
  • Use specific examples to support your argument and cite all sources carefully. 
  • This is not a summary of the two primary source documents, but an analysis of their similarities, differences, and effectiveness. Make sure to show thought and analysis throughout the paper.

 

HIS201 Midterm Rubric

Midterm Paper:  Compare and contrast Thomas Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence with Thomas Paine’s pamphlet “Common Sense.” Which had the greater effect on revolutionary America? Are these documents still effective today?

Specifications

·         3-4 pages; paper must include a thesis statement. 

·         Use specific examples to support your argument and cite all sources carefully.

·         This is not a summary of the two primary source documents, but an analysis of their similarities, differences, and effectiveness.

Make sure to show thought and analysis throughout the paper.

 

 

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3 Points

Clear, developed, and demonstrates an understanding of social studies concepts.

4 Points

Clear, well-developed, and demonstrates an understanding of social studies concepts.

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Does not answer question.

1 Points

Answers questions but lacks specific, credible, and relevant support.

2 Points

Inadequately answers question; minimally supported with specific, credible, and relevant evidence.

3 Points

Adequately answers question; supported with a limited spectrum of specific, credible, and relevant evidence.

4 Points

Well-supported answer with a broad spectrum of specific, credible, and relevant evidence.

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0 Points

Does not answer question.

1 Points

Answers questions but lacks specific, credible, and relevant support.

2 Points

Inadequately answers question; minimally supported with specific, credible, and relevant evidence.

3 Points

Adequately answers question; supported with a limited spectrum of specific, credible, and relevant evidence.

4 Points

Well-supported answer with a broad spectrum of specific, credible, and relevant evidence.

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0 Points

No comparison offered; only offers a summary of the two documents.

1 Points

Development of comparison is inadequate; Answer includes more of a summary of the document then a comparison.

2 Points

Development of comparison is uneven with a stronger focus on one document over the other; Answer includes more of a summary of the documents compared to a comparison.

3 Points

Development of comparison is thoughtful and persuasive. Shows a combination of analysis with the summary of the documents.

4 Points

Development of comparison is well-developed, very thoughtful, and persuasive. Analysis is present throughout paper with facts used to support thinking.

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Argument is not organized or clear. Transitions not used to connect ideas. Grammar and spelling are deficient.

1 Points

Lacks organization, logic and clarity. Transitions seldom used to connect ideas. Lacks polish and does not demonstrate proficiency in grammar and spelling.

2 Points

Somewhat organized, logical and clearly articulated. Transitions sometimes used to connect ideas. Somewhat polished and inconsistently demonstrates proficiency in grammar and spelling.

3 Points

Generally organized, logical and clearly articulated. Transitions often smoothly connect ideas. Generally polished and demonstrates proficiency in grammar and spelling.

4 Points

Organized, logical and clearly articulated. Transitions smoothly connect ideas. Polished and demonstrates a high level of proficiency in grammar and spelling.

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0 Points

APA paper format is not used.

1 Points

APA format is rarely used throughout the paper.

2 Points

APA format is attempted with errors and/or missing requirements/components.

3 Points

Use of APA format is present throughout the paper with few errors present.

4 Points

Proper use of APA format is present throughout the paper.

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Management 370 Grading Rubric for Discussion Questions and Responses CATEGORY Excellent (8) Good (6-7) Below expectations(5 or less) Replies to peers Posts are substantive (100+ words), contribute to discussion, and are professionally presented. Posts

Management 370

 

Grading Rubric for Discussion Questions and Responses

CATEGORY

Excellent (8)

Good (6-7)

Below expectations(5 or less)

Replies to peers

Posts are substantive (100+ words), contribute to discussion, and are professionally presented.

Posts are mostly substantive (<100 words), sometimes contribute to discussion, and are professionally presented.

Posts are not substantive, may not contribute to discussion, and are not always professionally presented.

DQ answers:

Excellent (11-12)

Good (9-10)

Below expectations (8 or less)

 

Clearly understands concepts and incorporates them in discussion.

 

Advances discussion with questions, sharing of resources, and/or personal experiences/examples.

 

Presentation of answer is professional looking with no grammatical or spelling errors.

Text is divided into easy to read paragraphs and may have headings.

 

Length: 100 words or more

Somewhat understands

concepts and incorporates

them in discussion

 

Includes examples and real life examples; may not be completely related and question may not be completely answered.

 

Presentation of answer is

somewhat professional

looking and has a few

grammatical errors

 

Length: 51-99 words

Not evident concepts are understood.

 

Responses have little to do with concepts. Does not advance discussion.

 

Presentation of answer is not

Professional looking and has quite a few grammatical errors.

 

Length: 25-50 words

 

Write at least 100 to 150 words and more for each question. If you are using any website for those question just provide the reference for each question and answers.

Chapter 4

 

1)Ethics and Social Responsibility

 

Ethical dilemma

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Should products that fail to meet tough FDA standards to be exported to other countries where government standards are lower? Why or why not? Please use the different ethical decision making approaches to explain.

Chapter 5

2) Environmen

 

Task environment

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Find an organization and identify its task environmental factors.

Chapter 6

 3)Decision Making

 

Programmed versus non-programmed decision making

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Analyze two decisions you made over the past six months. One of them should be a programmed decision and one of them should be a non-programmed decision. Which model – the classical, administrative, or political – best describes the approach you took to make each decision?

Chapter 7

4)Planning and Strategic Management

Porter’s competitive strategies

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Using Porter’s competitive strategies, how would you describe the strategies of Wal-Mart, Bloomingdales’ and Target?

 

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Assignment 3: Cultural Activity Report

Due Week 10 and worth 100 points

As a way of experiencing the Humanities beyond your classroom, computer, and textbook, you are asked to do a certain type of “cultural activity” that fits well with our course and then report on your experience. Your instructor will require you to propose an activity and get instructor approval before you do it and report on it (students should look for any instructions in that respect). Every effort should be made to ensure that this is a hands-on experience (not a virtual one), that this activity fits the HUM 111 class well, and that the activity is of sufficient quality for this university course. The two (2) key types of activities are a museum visit or a performance. Note: This must not be a report on the same activity (and certainly not the same report) as done for another class, like HUM 112. For instance, one might go to the same museum as done for HUM 112, but this HUM 111 report will focus on entirely different works and displays.

  1. Visit a museum or gallery exhibition or attend a theater or musical performance before the end of Week 10. The activity (museum or performance) should have content that fits our course well. Have fun doing this.
  2. Write a two to three (2-3) page report (500-750 words) that describes your experience.
    • Clearly identify the event location, date attended, the attendees, and your initial reaction upon arriving at the event.
    • Provide specific information and a description of at least two (2) pieces (e.g., art, exhibits, music, etc.).
    • Provide a summary of the event and describe your overall reaction after attending the event.
    • Use at least the class text as a reference (additional sources are fine, not necessary unless required by your content). Your report should include connections you make between things observed in your activity and things learned in the course and text.

Note: Submit your cultural activity choice to the instructor for approval before the end of Week 5 (earlier is even better). Look for guidance from the instructor for how or where to make your proposal. You may also seek advice from your instructor (provide your town/state or zip code) for a good activity in your general area.

 

Visiting a Museum

  • It makes sense to approach a museum the way a seasoned traveler approaches visiting a city for the first time. Find out what there is available to see. In the museum, find out what sort of exhibitions are currently housed in the museum and start with the exhibits that interest you.
  • If there is a travelling exhibition, it’s always a good idea to see it while you have the chance. Then, if you have time, you can look at other things in the museum.
  • Every effort should be made ahead of time to identify a museum that has items and works one can easily connect to our HUM 111 class and book. Since HUM 111 covers from ancient times to the 1500s AD, it makes more sense to focus on items from that time frame. In general, museums with artistic cultural artifacts and fine arts work better than history museums.
  • Any questions about whether a museum-visit activity fits the course and assignment well enough will be decided by the instructor when the student seeks approval for the activity. Any alternative activity outside the normal ones listed here, such as for those limited by disability or distance, will be determined by the instructor. Generally, we do not expect students to travel over an hour to get to an approved activity.
  • Take notes as you go through the museum and accept any handouts or pamphlets that the museum staff gives you. While you should not quote anything from the printed material when you do your report, the handouts may help to refresh your memory later.
  • The quality of your experience is not measured by the amount of time you spend in the galleries or the number of works of art that you actually see. The most rewarding experiences can come from finding two (2) or three (3) pieces of art or exhibits which intrigue you and then considering those works in leisurely contemplation. Most museums even have benches where you can sit and study a particular piece.
  • If you are having a difficult time deciding which pieces to write about, ask yourself these questions: (1) If the museum you are visiting suddenly caught fire, which two (2) pieces of art or exhibits would you most want to see saved from the fire? (2) Why would you choose those two (2) particular pieces?

 

Attending a Performance

  • Check your local colleges to see if there are any free or low-cost performances or student recitals. Student performances are generally of almost the same quality as professional performances, but typically cost much less. However, performances of high school level or lower will not meet this requirement.
  • A performance that is relevant to a HUM 111 course is more difficult to find than a performance that would be relevant to HUM 112 (which covers from 1600 to the present). However, our course does cover Shakespeare and Greek tragedy and drama, so any performances of those will work. Note: One can sometimes find music performances of music from the Renaissance or Reformation period, or even earlier.  
  • Any questions about whether a performance activity fits the course and assignment well enough will be decided by the instructor when the student seeks approval for an activity. Any alternative activity outside the normal ones listed here, such as for those limited by disability or distance, will be determined by the instructor. Generally, we do not expect students to travel over an hour to get to an approved activity.
  • Unlike visiting a museum, where you can wear almost anything, people attending performances are often expected to “dress up” a bit.
  • Take a pen or pencil with you and accept the program you are offered by the usher; you will probably want to take notes on it during or after the performance.
  • Turn off your cell phone before entering the auditorium. Do not use your phone to record the music or to take pictures or videos. To play it safe, turn the phone off.
  • Most long musical performances have at least one (1) intermission. If the lights start blinking, it is a sign that the performance is about to begin.
  • Look for very specific things (such as a particular piece of music or the way certain instruments sounded at a specific time) which tend to stand out as either enjoyable or not enjoyable. Be sure to take notes of the things which you find enjoyable as well as the things which are not enjoyable.

 

If a student is unable to attend a cultural event in person due to circumstances beyond the student’s control, then the instructor will recommend an alternate event / activity for the student to “attend” online. The “virtual” event / activity is usually only for students who, due to their physical location, cannot possibly attend an event / activity in person; typically, these students are stationed overseas or have no means of transportation. Experience shows most museums and activities are modest in cost and manageable for students, and you will often see students from other universities there on similar course projects. If you are facing financial hardship, keep in mind that many museums have a free day each week and performance discounts are often available for students and veterans, among others. Feel free to ask your instructor to help with finding low-cost options. If you believe that you have a legitimate reason for attending a “virtual” activity, you must contact the instructor no later than Week 5 for your request to be considered.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA style format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. (Note: Students can find APA style materials located in the course shell for reference).
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Explain the importance of situating a society’s cultural and artistic expressions within a historical context.
  • Examine the influences of intellectual, religious, political, and socio-economic forces on social, cultural, and artistic expressions
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in the study of world cultures.
  • Write clearly and concisely about world cultures using proper writing mechanics.