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You are tasked with presenting an argument before the City Council in an attempt to have them support your initiative on Whole Community Emergency Management. You are to create a PowerPoint on the concept of Whole Community Emergency Management that will be presented to the City Council. It should contain the information they need to understand what it is, why it is important, how to go about it, etc. and finally why they should support and fund the initiative. It should be a minimum of 15 slides. You must cite your references; this can be done on each slide or at the very end like a sources cited page. Either way you need to give credit for any information that is not your own. It should contain graphics, pictures, etc. to make it appealing to the audience.

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1. Involving stakeholders in the planning process is extremely important and this includes the citizens if the whole community concept is to be applied. Just looking at your community′s plan and website for emergency management, does it appear that the community has been involved in the process, why or why not? Students will be required to develop and write their own approximately 500 word response (1.5 - 2 pgs.) You must answer all discussion forum questions each week using APA style always citing references from ALL sources (e.g., see APA Manual p. 174); please use HEADINGS, and double-space you replies and references. If you decide that it is necessary to quote a source, rather than paraphrase (always preferred) you must use quotes. The number of citations in the body of the text must be equal in number to the entries in your reference section (e.g., see APA Manual, section 6.19, p. 179 for 1 exception). It is important to remember that an organization (e.g., Federal Emergency Management Agency) can be the author. 2. Remember, I expect you to borrow from the Learning Resources, BUT you MUST provide the appropriate citation. I will not accept work from you that borrows ideas and direct quotes without proper citation. For example, when you paraphrase an author′s idea(s), or briefly quote their work you should immediately follow the paraphrase or quote with an in-text citation, for example: (Bullock, Haddow and Coppola, 2016, p. 146). The corresponding Reference section should note: 3. Bullock, J., Haddow, G., & Coppola, D. (2016). Introduction to homeland security: principles of all-hazards risk management (5th ed.). Waltham, MA: Elsevier. 4. Remember, an organization can be an author. For example, a Reference section might contain the following entry: 5. Department of Homeland Security (2016). National Mitigation Framework. Retrieved from http://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/32209 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. The National Preparedness System outlines an organized process for the whole community to move forward with their preparedness activities and achieve the National Preparedness Goal. The National Preparedness System integrates efforts across the five preparedness mission areas—Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery—in order to achieve the goal of a secure and resilient Nation. The National Response Framework (NRF), part of the National Preparedness System, sets the strategy and doctrine for how the whole community builds, sustains, and delivers the Response core capabilities identified in the National Preparedness Goal in an integrated manner with the other mission areas. This third edition of the NRF reflects the insights and lessons learned from real-world incidents and the implementation of the National Preparedness System. Although not formally part of emergency management operations, individuals, families, and households play an important role in emergency preparedness and response. By reducing hazards in and around their homes by efforts such as raising utilities above flood level or securing unanchored objects against the threat of high winds, individuals reduce potential emergency response requirements. Individuals, families, and households should also prepare emergency supply kits and emergency plans, so they can take care of themselves and their neighbors until assistance arrives. (FEMA, 2013) Engaging the whole community and empowering local action will better position stakeholders to plan for and meet the actual needs of a community and strengthen the local capacity to deal with the consequences of all threats and hazards. This requires all members of the community to be part of the emergency management team, which should include diverse community members, social and community service groups and institutions, faith-based and disability groups, academia, professional associations, and the private and nonprofit sectors, while including government agencies who may not traditionally have been directly involved in emergency management. When the community is engaged in an authentic dialogue, it becomes empowered to identify its needs and the existing resources that may be used to address them. (FEMA, 2013)

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For this Assignment, you will apply these skills to address a problem related to the case study you have been exploring throughout the course. What problems have you and your colleagues identified as you have explored the case study together?

Select one of those problems that you would like investigate further in order to effect a positive change. Assume the role of the leader in the planning for positive change related to the problem you identify and consider the steps you might take to effect change, and how they might inform an action plan for change. Then, download the Action Plan Template located in the Learning Resources section. Use the template as a guide to assist and organize the different items that you need to investigate in order to move the plan for change in a positive direction.


Submit a 2- to 3-page paper in which you identify the change you would like to implement and explain the plan you would use to bring about the change. Be sure to address all the topics outlined in the template: goals, actions, time frame, stakeholders, and an evaluation strategy. Also include relevant resources that you have located in the library. Note the strategies you, as a leader in education, would take to facilitate change related to the problem you identified. Explain your rationale for the strategy you are proposing.

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locate a film (mean girls 2004) that includes depictions of adolescents and ‘youth culture’. Drawing from the media analysis methods described throughout this class ( VERY IMPORTANT), you will be asked to critically assess these representations, and discuss how these populations (and the institutions that cater to them) are framed.

Specifically, this assignment requires:

A section where you provide a brief overview of the film;

A section where you discuss the value of deconstructing the contents of films, and elaborate on how films can inform and influence our understandings of the world;

A section where you advance specific examples from the film to discuss how different social populations and institutional representatives are portrayed, and whether these representations conform with or challenge popular stereotypes;

A section where you draw from class materials to critically reflect on whether you feel the film advances hegemonic representations of youth and youth culture.

MEDIA analysis you must use
Marxist Perspectives on the Exploitation of Youth  
Critical Perspectives on Youth Regulation and Panopticism - Foucault 
Neo-Marxist perspectives on Subcultural Style

MUST inculde 4 cited resources.
5 pages PLUS cover page and Reffrence page
Proper spelling, grammar and sentence structure;
Proper formatting requirements (double-spacing, use of 12pt Times New Roman font, etc);
The correct presence of in-text and reference page citations (format of citations is up to you, but they must be an accredited academic citation style); APA
The presence of a clear and concise hypothesis statement (e.g. “This paper will…”)
The inclusion of page numbers and section headings;

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To be a successful student of sociology, it is crucial that you develop the ability to think critically and systematically about what we are presented in mass media and popular culture. This assignment provides you with an opportunity to apply your knowledge of one or more sociological theories to explain a piece of media. You may choose a piece of fiction (television series, an album, or a film) or non-fiction (a news article or series of articles).

Your task is to critically analyze your piece of media using one or more of the theories (and their extensions) that we have discussed in the class. The goal is to show that you understand one or more theories in detail, and can use that knowledge to analyze a piece of media. You should show a solid understanding of your theory(ies), extensions, critiques and how it applies to your piece of media. The assignment is flexible – be creative!
          
Papers should be between 10-12 pages in length (written text) and should include a proper introduction/conclusion, brief summary of your news article/tv show/film, a thorough overview of your theoretical approach (explain the theory/theories in detail) and an application of this theory to your chose piece of media (ie. an analysis). In addition, the paper should include a title page and references. Papers should reflect your informed opinion based on what you have learned in the course (I expect to see integration of the course textbook/lectures). You should draw on a minimum of six outside sources in addition to the course textbook/articles. If you are using a news article the original article must be stapled to your paper (either the newspaper clipping or a print out if you read it online).

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How is globalization affecting your job? Your parents' or other family member's job? Your spouse's or child's? How do you see globalization affecting peoples jobs.

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This essay needs to explore the Constructivist school of thought in International Relations and should answer the question 'to what extent are world politics 'constructed'?

Please write a balanced and nuanced paper exploring the constructivist school of thought (and where its roots lie i.e the “constructivist” view on international actors’ behaviour has solid roots in sociological and philosophical inquiries, e.g. Berger & Luckman, Becker, or Bourdieu) and argue (coming to a balanced/nuanced conclusion) the extent to which world politics are 'constructed.)

The essay should explore the main theorists and the central ideas in this school of thought and present the arguments presented by constructivists. It should go in depth and be critical/examine the said arguments as opposed to summarising them. Key works/thinkers in the constructivist school of thought should be referenced.

Please only reference using the Chicago footnote system and please cite/use as many sources as you can (at least 5).  Please read through all of the sources attached and make sure to reference them (: They are mostly very straightforward.

At least one example/case study should be referred to to show how politics can be constructed, as well as an opposing example to show the flaws within the theory. 

Attached as a resource is an essay I wrote a couple of years ago roughly on this topic (it is titled 4.Old Essay) in case it is of some help to you. However, it isn't a good essay and only covers the topic superficially so only use it as a rough starting point if you would like to use it, and please go into more detail than it does (also, while similar, this essay question is different to the one I wrote). Please don't reference this essay but read through it as a starting point if you would like - there are many mistakes with it. 

Essentially, this essay should lay down the main arguments of the constructivist school of thought and explore them in depth and then go on to show how constructivists believe world politics are 'constructed'. Simultaneously, you should present the opposing views/arguments in International Relations theory, ultimately arguing the extent to which you believe world politics are 'constructed' by identity/norms. While writing, please present your arguments in a clear and logical way. 

Hope this all makes sense (: Please reach out to me if you are confused at any point or would like more sources/material.

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Write a 1200-1400 word argumentative synthesis essay on the topic of hate crimes or hate crime laws in the United States that incorporates a minimum of five sources, three of which must be from the list of Unit 2 readings; some of these are listed below, and others are posted to Blackboard in our learning module on our topic of hate crime laws (note that the various FBI websites linked to on Blackboard only count as one source in terms of the assignment requirements, but you must cite them separately in your essay). One of your sources must be one of the articles accessed from the MDC database (see that list below). While I require you to use a minimum of  three sources from my lists, the rest of you sources can come from my lists or from your own research. If conducting your own research, however, be sure that you are using reputable, high-quality sources (such as well-known newspapers or publications as opposed to a random website or blog).    After learning about the topic, you must narrow your focus to something manageable. Next, your essay should bring the sources you choose into conversation with each other in order to present and showcase multiple perspectives on the topic. Your synthesis essay must also present and develop your perspective of the issue (your thesis) within the context of this larger ongoing discussion. Finally, your paper must be presented in proper MLA format, including proper in-text citations and a properly-formatted Works Cited page (the works cited page is not included in the total minimum word count). Lastly, this paper must not use firstperson (“I,” “me,” “my”) or second-person (“you,” “your,” “yours”) pronouns. 



MDC Library Database

  •  “Hate Crime Laws: Are Hate Crime Laws Effective?” Located in the Issues and Controversies on File database. Enter the title or “Hate Crime Laws” into the database’s search bar. Note: There is an extensive list of sources listed at the bottom of this article that will be helpful if you choose to conduct additional research on your topic. 
• “Hope-Fulfilling or Effectively Chilling? Reconciling the Hate Crimes Prevention Act with the First Amendment.” By Carter Coker. Published in the Vanderbilt Law Review (2011). Located in the Academic Search Complete database. Peer-Reviewed Source. 
• “Understanding Hate Crime Statutes and Building toward a Better System in Texas.” By Ben Gillis. Published in the American Journal of Criminal Law and available through the Academic Search Complete Database. Peer-Reviewed Source.
  • “Hate Crime/Thought Crime.” By Jesse Larner. Published in the magazine Dissent (2010). Located in the Academic Search Complete database.
• “Hate Crime Laws: Punishment to Fit the Crime.” By Michael Lieberman. Published in the magazine Dissent (2010). Located in the Academic Search Complete database.
• “Jesse Larner Replies.” By Jesse Larner. Published in the magazine Dissent (2010). Located in the Academic Search Complete database. 

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Alex (Street Fighter) VS Blaze (Mortal Kombat)
PART I: You are reporters for TMZ, and you are assigned to write a 5 paragraph expose on a unique combatant pairing in their respective fighting universe. You must select one character from Mortal Kombat and one character from Streetfighter/Tekken You will go online and search their respective names through the internet or even Wikipedia to gather your research info.
Suggested Blueprint: If you feel comfortable with your writing style, you can divert from here. But what is required is a creative intro, transitions between paragraphs, the required thesis statement in with the three points of orientation, and the flipped thesis.
1st paragraph:  Thesis statement (last statement in paragraph) Person A from (SF/T or MK) and Person B from (SF/MK/ T) stand out among their peers due to their origin stories, physical characteristics, and abilities.
2nd paragraph: The first reason Person A and B stand out is due to their origin stories. (how the person became said hero or villain; was it an accident, tragedy, etc. two or three sentences from the source website. Rewrite in your own words). 
3rd Paragraph: The second reason Person A and B stand out is their physical characteristics. This is where you describe using as many colorful adjectives about each. Describe their appearance: long flowing fiery red hair, tall, dark and handsome (etc). Do not just list their weight-especially when it comes to women. Make it poetic. Also describe their costumes in detail.
4th paragraph: The third reason…is their abilities. Here is where you describe their powers in detail. If they don’t have powers, then describe if they use specialized weapons or gadgets.
5th Paragraph: (Flip thesis) Origin stories, physical traits, and abilities are the three reasons why Person A and Person B stand out among their contemporaries in their respective comic book universes.-(Break the 4th wall) Address your reader.
PART II: During your research you are going to present 3 interesting factoids about your fighter pairing in front of the class
PART III: Based on your research you are going to create an original fighter, you are going to tell me what brand he/she fights for and type a one page story encompassing the origin story, their physical traits, and their abilities
Both PART I and III must be typed double spaced and according to guidelines on syllabus. List of fighter possibilities are found on back.

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Write an essay discussing one specific and current issue relevant to the topic of stereotypes and discrimination. Explain what the legal consequences were, if any, for the person displaying the behavior

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Interview several people of varying religious faiths on a topic and then analyze their responses. 

The topic is given below. 

You need to interview 12 different people about their view on attaining salvation/ good karma. You need to interview from religions of Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism.  

Each analysis should have at least 4-8 sentences, including a summary of how the person responded. 

Your project will include a 5-6-page essay describing your project, why you chose it, and what you learned. Include any photographs, artwork you may come across. 

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Think about the people you know who are in middle adulthood (ages 40-65).

According to our module, "Adults in midlife play important roles in the lives of the young and the old"

Write a response regarding the above statement and how you have observed this in your own circle. Perhaps you will be able to interact with and observe some middle adulthood relatives this week. (For example, middle aged adults are referred to as "sandwiched" as they may be still raising children (or grandchildren) and also helping aging parents/relatives.) How does this age impact you?

PLEASE ONLY USE THE MATERIAL PROVIDED 
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