Category: Research & Summaries

1. Read The Odyssey and Unit 3 content.
2. Create an interview simulation by choosing a character and writing at least three questions you want answered by that character.
3. Use an AI chatbot to answer the questions as the character and copy the questions and chatbot’s answers into your post.
4. Analyze the chatbot’s responses, including and citing direct quotations from The Odyssey to support your analysis.
5. Respond to at least two classmates’ posts.

Task

In 2-3 well-developed paragraphs discuss the topic listed below. After you have posted your discussion, respond in detail to the Discussion Topic posts of at least two other classmates.

Begin by carefully reading The Odyssey and the Unit 3 content.

Part 1

For this discussion, you are a reporter for a reputable news outlet who has been following Odysseuss adventures throughout the Mediterranean. While you have an interview scheduled with Odysseus himself in the future, before this conversation you have decided to talk with the people he encountered during his journey.

1. Select a character from The Odyssey that you find particularly interesting. Write at least three open-ended or behavioral questions you want the character to answer to provide background for your interview with Odysseus. (Be sure to ask about the character’s interactions with Odysseus.)
2. Choose an AI-assisted text generator/chatbot like Microsoft Copilot to pose as your interviewee. Before entering the questions for your interview, be sure to explain to the chatbot that it is to answer as your chosen character from The Odyssey. Once you have established the persona the chatbot is imitating, ask your questions and record both your queries and the chatbot’s responses.
3. Copy your queries and the chatbot’s responses into your post. If you ask more than three questions, share the three responses you find most thought-provoking–either because they align perfectly with how you imagine the character would respond or introduce an unexpected, intriguing perspective.

Note: This discussion is meant to be a fun simulation and exploration of the characters in The Odyssey. Please reach out to your professor for options at least two days before the due date if you have concerns about using an AI chatbot.

Part 2

After recording your characters responses to your questions, analyze the results and respond to the following questions. Support your claims with evidence from the text of The Odyssey, including direct quotations.

• How factually accurate are the AI-generated responses, given what we have read in the text of The Odyssey itself?
• How closely does the voice of the responses align with your understanding of the characters personality? You might want to consider the vocabulary, grammar, humor, idiomatic expressions, or unexpected references.
• What two follow-up questions would you ask your character?
• Were any of the chatbot’s responses illogical or inconsistent with the original story or character?
• How trustworthy do you believe Odysseus is as a narrator in light of your hypothetical interview with this character?

provide in detail the following information:

1. Recommend which of your 3 alternatives has the most potential? Say why you chose it – show market growth and size of market; size (population) of target audience (use census data or AI to discover size.) etc. (SHOW NUMBERS); your choice should have limited direct competition or be a disruptor of the market (see file under powerpoints or 2/17 video for definition of disruptor).

2. Provide a paragraph (2-3 sentences) which describes one of your recommended products/service ventures (one with most potential) and what unique solution or benefit(s) it provides to your target audience ie what is its value proposition?

3. Provide a specific target definition for your initial primary audience (Men, women, age range, married, single w kids or not?; define any lifestyle related to product, income range?); in what geographically defined area- how many people does this represent you should have answered this in question 1? Utilize US Census to determine/define.

4. What is the revenue model for your product in other words what are the revenue stream(s) that your product will provide. what will you charge for your product(s)/services?

5 How will you manufacture, operationalize, distribute and/or sell your product /service to the end user consumer? yourself, outside entity and why?

6. What ongoing costs will you have to operate your business- not investment. Cost to make and provide your product or service. Materials, supplies, labor etc.- be specific. Preliminarily, what will be the cost and price per unit of your product/service?

Populate 60-day mortality (yes versus no) and 60-day mortality/hospice (yes versus no) In table 1.

If P-value is <=0.2, put an *

If P-value is <=0.05, put **

After you finish,

• Identify potential confounders (variables that differ between AKI/no-AKI AND Death/no-Death at a P-value at least <=0.2 for both variables)
• For each potential confounder, indicate if it potentially inflates the association between AKI and Death (makes RR>2) or deflates/suppresses the association between AKI and Death (makes RR<2). In the bivariate, AKI was associated with doubling of death (20% in AKI group versus 10% in no AKI group, RR of 2)

Understanding Provenance & Patronage

Ever since Georgio Vasaris Lives of the Artists(1550, revised and enlarged 1568), the study of Renaissance art has been inextricably tied to the concept of patronage. The slow economic rebirth of Italy in the fifty years following the devastation of the 1348 plague resulted in a population shift from countryside to commune. In the new civic economy that resulted from the influx of the populace from country to city, wealthy merchants, craftsmens guilds, and the burgeoning mendicant orders, as part of their administration of a growing urban clientele, commissioned and paid for civic buildings, churches, palaces, frescoes, statues, paintings, and hosts of luxury goods, all of them embodying the new humanistic ideals of individual greatness that had resulted in this new prosperity. The governance structures that supported and protected this economic growtharistocrats, guilds, and monasticsused artistic patronage to reinforce social structures fundamental to civic sustainability: loyalty to family, church, and city/state.

Kings, popes, princes, cardinals, poets, and humanists, as well as cathedrals, convents, and monasteriesall sorts of patrons shaped Renaissance artistic culture by engaging artists to fulfill their commissions. A continual supply of patrons ensured a continual supply of artists and artistic workshops, and craft flourished. When Jacob Burckhardt wrote his formative social history of the Renaissance in 1860, he emphasized the role of the enlightened patron as the originator of Renaissance art. Patrons, through their ingenuity and growing apprehension of the virtues of Antiquity, and driven by the nobility of civic purpose inspired by ancient Rome, provided artists with hope and opportunity. In Vasaris view, artists actually gained much more through patronage than patrons didpatronage was a social mechanism and economic engine that elevated the anonymous practices of mechanical crafts to the realm of the liberal arts. Through patronage, the Renaissance rise of the individual elevated the artist to a new level of social and cultural importance.

In the Baroque period, the traditional role of the patron is still critical, especially in the religious revivals which occur throughout Europe at the time. However, we also see the increasing power of individuals and wealthy merchants.

In contemporary art, patronage still plays a significant role but is much less likely to come from a king or church official. Consider who commissions art, pays for artist residencies, and supports arts programs. As artists, its important to understand how and why patronage today is different, and what implications it has for self-expression, the sustainability of arts programs, and the ability of artists to sell work on speculation. Patronage has expanded to include a much wider range of private individuals, nonprofits and government organizations, and corporations. Although it played a significant role in the creation of historic works of art, patronage is not limited to the old masters. Todays artists also need support while living and working. You too can be a patron of the arts by supporting arts organizations, purchasing works of art, paying your taxes, or attending arts events.

This fracturing (and a changing of what is considered ethical collection practices within museums) is also changing how we view the record of patronage and ownership. This record is called the provenance of an artwork. Every time a work of art is sold or put into a museum collection, art historians research its provenance. Oftentimes, the story of who owned an object throughout its history is a fascinating tale in its own right, and many art historians base their careers on uncovering the stories these objects have to tell us about the world around them through the centuries.

YOUR ASSIGNMENT:

1. READ:
   • Patronage and its role in the renaissance art:
   • Provenance Research at the North Carolina Museum of Art:

1. Download the template and complete a provenance record for an object that you know personally.
   • This could be a family heirloom, a treasured childhood object, a work of art that you made and sold, a piece of sports memorabilia, etc. The only rule for the selection of your object should be that you can document at least one other owner thats not you.
   • Museums, auction houses, and private collectors complete these types of records for many different objects, not just 2-D works, so whatever you choose will work.
   • You may have to take some creative license with some of your answers in order to fully complete the form depending on what you choose. What Im looking for here is that you understand these concepts and I want you to have fun with this assignment, so if you dont know the answer, its okay to make something up. That said, try to choose something that you have a decent amount of information about or at least a solid emotional connection to.
   • I could even see this becoming a creative art project for a contemporary artistdocumenting random or seemingly unimportant objects in the back of your car. When you become famous artists make sure to mention me in your TED Talk. 🙂
   • DON’T LEAVE IT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO DOWNLOAD THE TEMPLATE! While I’ve tried to make the layout as simple as possible, I anticipate that there will may be some technical difficulties for some of you with filling out the form depending on your computer system & tech level. Let me know if you need help early in the week.

Please answer each question in about 500-750 words. The only resources you need are the readings assigned through week 2, and your personal thoughts and insights. This should be done in Microsoft Word.

Question 1: Power & Privilege

In what ways do power & privilege matter in conflict?

Avruch, in “Type I and Type II Errors in Culturally Sensitive Conflict Resolution Practice”, discusses two common/possible errors that analysts and conflict intervenors may make. Briefly describe the essence of each error and its potential consequences. How does Type II error relate to privilege?

Reference:

Avruch, Kevin. “Type I and Type II Errors in Culturally Sensitive Conflict Resolution Practice.” Conflict Resolution Quarterly 20, no. 3 (2003): 351-71.

Question 2: Gender

What are some of the ways in which gender is relevant to conflict? Give 2-3 examples.

What are the possible consequences of not seeing gender/not applying a gender lens?

Reference

1. Tyler & Beinstein. The Necessity of Seeing Gender in Conflict.

2. Christ, Carol. Patriarchy as a System of Male Dominance Created at the Intersection of the Control of Women, Private Property, and War, Parts 1, 2, 3

3. Hedstrm, Jenny. Militarized Social Reproduction: Womens Labour and Parastate Armed Conflict. Critical Military Studies 8, no. 1 (January 2, 2022): 5876. https://doi.org/10.1080/23337486.2020.1715056.

12-14 page research paper on asian descent

The 15-page literature review checkpoint serves as an accountability marker to ensure students are making productive writing progress. The 15-pages do not have to be in chronological or consecutive order. For example, a student may submit five pages in one subsection and 10 pages in another subsection or any combination. Writing must be formatted using APA-7 guidelines and use Times New Roman 12-point font (double-spaced). Include page numbers in the top right corner, and a running header in the top left corner.

• Title Page: Use the title page template that is provided on Canvas. Give your dissertation a working title, understanding that it might change over the next several semesters.
• Organization: Use headings and subheadings, as appropriate. Follow APA-7 guidelines.
• Content: Synthesize relevant literature related to your research topic. Do not merely summarize.
• Reference Page: Ensure your reference page is properly formatted (APA-7) and that you include the DOI for citations that have them. Include a minimum of 25 references, ensuring that at least 20 are scholarly peer-reviewed sources. Make sure that you include references published across a range of years and decades, with careful attention to recent works published in the last 10 years, including the current year.

How to submit

Do not go directly to the TurnItIn website. TurnItIn is embedded in Canvas so use this assignment to upload your paper to TurnItIn for analysis and grading.

What is a literature review?

A literature review is a summary and analysis of existing research on a topic.

A good literature review should survey the current state of knowledge, identify gaps in knowledge, and synthesize findings – this means put the ideas from different sources together to show how they connect rather than summarizing them individually.

Is a literature review different from a term paper or research paper?

Yes.

A term paper focuses on arguing a point and using scholarly sources as support. Similarly, a research paper answers a specific research question using existing data or your own data as supporting evidence. Term and research papers will typically be much longer and in depth than a literature review. The requirements for your literature review paper are described below.

Paper format

The paper must be submitted in Microsoft Word format (*.docx) in 12pt font (Arial, Aptos, Calibri, Helvetica, Times New Roman). It should consist of the following:

Cover page with the title of your paper, your name, Biology 499, and the date, all centered horizontally and vertically on the page.

The body of the paper should be no more than 5 pages and no less than 3 full pages of double-spaced text. You are providing an overview of the articles that you will use for your presentation. See the grading rubric for expectations. Use the APA format for citing the work of others. You will be graded on spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

The Literature Cited page (Bibliography or References, if you prefer) should reflect the sources of all citations made in the paper. A good paper will be expected to have at least 3 or 4 references from peer-reviewed journals. This page should be formatted following APA guidelines.

Critical information about TurnItIn detection of plagiarism and AI writing

TurnItIn will scan your document for plagiarism and report a similarity index – the percentage of your paper that matches another paper. Please submit your paper to TurnItIn early enough to get a similarity index and make the necessary revisions before the deadline. It may take 24 hours for TurnItIn to generate the similarity index.

TurnItIn will also analyze your document and report an AI index – the percentage of your paper that is detected as AI writing. You will not see the AI index when you turn in your paper. Only the instructor will see the AI index. This means that you should be extremely careful not to abuse AI. The policy on acceptable use of AI in this course is described in the

A similarity index or AI index higher than 20% will result in a score deduction or a failing grade depending on the severity of the infraction.

Plagiarism

Your paper must be your original writing!

Grambling State University considers any form of academic dishonesty a very serious offense. Regarding your research paper and your PowerPoint presentation, plagiarism will result in a grade of 0 on this component of the course (50% of the course grade) and will therefore result in a grade of F in the course. Be very careful to properly cite the work of others including, graphs, images, etc. that you might include in your PowerPoint presentation.

Copying someone else’s work without credit is plagiarism. There are other less obvious forms of plagiarism that you must avoid.

1. Plagiarism includes rearranging or substituting words.
2. Plagiarism includes
3. Plagiarism includes self-plagiarism if you have submitted a similar paper for another course.

Grading

Please review the rubric for information on how your paper will be graded.

Criteria	Points	Description
Introduction/Overview of Topic	2	The paper provides a clear and concise introduction to the topic, explaining the research topic, significance, and the scope of the review.
Content and Depth	5	The literature review effectively synthesizes relevant studies, demonstrating a deep understanding of the topic. The student presents comprehensive and balanced coverage of the topic.
Critical Analysis and Discussion	3	The review critically analyzes the research articles, discussing strengths, weaknesses, and gaps in the current literature. The student offers thoughtful insights.
Organization and Structure	2	The paper is well-organized, with a logical flow of ideas and clear headings or subheadings. Transitions between sections are smooth.
Use of Sources	2	The paper incorporates at least 3-4 peer-reviewed journal articles, all properly cited in APA format. References are relevant and appropriately integrated into the paper.
Writing Quality	1	The paper is clearly written, with minimal errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Total Points: ______ / 15

provide the reference for your first selected article, formatted correctly using APA 7 guidelines. This means you must present the articles authors using last names and initials, include the year of publication in parentheses, write the article title using sentence capitalization, and italicize the journal title and volume number. You must also include the issue number (if available), page number or article number, and the DOI link. When submitting, ensure the reference is typed in Times New Roman size 12, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins and a hanging indent if it appears on a references page. The goal of this task is to demonstrate that you can accurately format a scholarly source according to APA standards.

By the end of this exercise, you will be able to:

• Use transcription software to transcribe data
• Clean transcripts for coding and analysis

my research topic is all included into files

Prompt

1. Transcribe your data (applies to interviews and focus group discussions).
2. Clean the data gathered (applies to everyone).
3. Submit both the original and cleaned transcripts (applies to everyone):
   • In the cleaned transcript(s), highlight the portions you edited.
4. Submit your work as PDF or .docx files.

then….

1. Download the transcript labeled Participant Q. (in files attached)
2. Skim the transcript independently.
3. Highlight phrases or sections you think are important for answering the research questions.
   • Use the comment feature in Google Docs or MS Word.
   • The labels/keywords you assign to highlighted text are called codes.
4. For each code, include:
   • A brief explanation of what the code means
   • One example quote from the transcript that best represents the code
5. In groups of 5, compare your codes and agree on five shared codes that best summarize the transcript and answer the research questions.
6. For each of the five group codes, include:
   • A brief explanation of what the code means
   • One example quote from the transcript that best represents the code
7. Submit one file that includes:
   • Each group members individual codes
   • The final five group codes, with definitions and exemplar quotes

   (I am working on this alone not as a group)