Category: ENGLISH

What are they conveying? How many repetitions?What are the circumstances?

Non verbal communication

KINESICS: the study of body motion or body behavior.

Emblems: gestures that have a direct verbal translation and can stand alone such as the “ok” sign.

Affect Displays: facial expressions motivated by emotion such as a smile or frown.

In this lesson, you will venture out and observe the people around you. Tune out what they are saying and then sit back and watch. Take notes on what type of gestures (emblems, regulators, illustrators, adaptors and affect displays) are they using? How often do they use each one? Are they aware of these gestures? You will then use your notes to write a typed two-page essay describing what you witnessed. Please let us know where you were, the mall, Starbucks, work, etc.. and who was involved, two men sitting at a table…

Describe at least ten separate gestures.

What type?

What are they conveying? How many repetitions?

What are the circumstances?

Submit your essay to this dropbox and include the following:

At least two pages typed– MINIMUM of 675 words

Double spaced

Paragraphs, not bullets

Include nonverbal terminology

Specific examples

What are the key points of the issue? Why is the issue important? Who is most affected by the issue? What are some of the consequences or possible solutions?

Prompt:

Write an argumentative research essay that addresses a controversy related to the topic you worked with from Unit 3. What are the key points of the issue? Why is the issue important? Who is most affected by the issue? What are some of the consequences or possible solutions?

Consider the rhetoric and research needed to persuade your audience to agree with you. Avoid logical fallacies that would weaken your argument and be sure to incorporate several sources that supplement your thoughts.

Should the national federal minimum wage be raised from its current $7.25 per hour? (note: some states, such as Florida, have raised theirs already)

persuasive

Should mask mandates be enforced during times of disease outbreak, such as COVID 19?

Should the national federal minimum wage be raised from its current $7.25 per hour? (note: some states, such as Florida, have raised theirs already)

Should the country rethink policing in view of recent issues involving police violence?

How effectively does the writer of your chosen text convey the main idea of the text? In what ways do ethos, logos, and pathos affect the author’s ability to persuade the audience?

Rhetorical Analysis

How effectively does the writer of your chosen text convey the main idea of the text? In what ways do ethos, logos, and pathos affect the author’s ability to persuade the audience? You must discuss all three strategies. For this topic, you must include thoughtful analysis of direct quotations from the text of your choice.

Does the practice of prostitution expresses a threat to the value of human beings (Especially women) and/or their autonomy?

Argument For and Against Prostitution

Does the practice of prostitution expresses a threat to the value of human beings (Especially women) and/or their autonomy?

In the final three pages of the paper, you will offer your analysis of the debate. The basic task here is to analyze the arguments and identify gaps in the conversation. Looking at the readings, you can ask yourself: What are the hinge points for the debate? What questions remain open? Are there any premises on either side that, if incorrect, could weaken one of the views?

Are the arguments for either side sound? What should the reader think about the debate and the reasons given on either side?

Explain at least two challenges PMHNPs might encounter when using CBT in one of these settings. Support your response with specific examples from this week’s media and at least three peer-reviewed, evidence-based sources.

Discussion

Explain at least two challenges PMHNPs might encounter when using CBT in one of these settings. Support your response with specific examples from this week’s media and at least three peer-reviewed, evidence-based sources.

Explain why each of your supporting sources is considered scholarly and attach the PDFs of your sources.

What did you learn that surprised you? Is there anything that you have struggled with in the past that you now feel more confident about?

Below your reference page, include answers to all of the following reflection questions.

What have you learned about how to present a strong argument? How could/will you apply this knowledge in your professional or everyday life (3-4 sentences)? Sophia says: Think about the specific skills and techniques that you used while developing and writing your essay. What tools will you take with you from this experience?

What did you learn that surprised you? Is there anything that you have struggled with in the past that you now feel more confident about?

Are all of the details relevant to the purpose of your essay?

Is the argument supported using rhetorical appeals and source material?

Is your essay 4-6 pages (approximately 1000-1500 words)? If not, which details do you need to add or delete? Are the word choices accurate and effective?