Category: Writing

In Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck emphasizes the theme of friendship through the bond between George and Lennie. They depend on each other in a world where most characters are lonely. Their companionship stands in contrast to the isolation experienced by others on the ranch. Steinbeck uses dialogue and actions to show that friendship provides emotional support and hope, even in hard times (Steinbeck, 1937).

Instructions for Preparing an Academic Planner

You are required to create an Academic Planner that will help you keep track of your academic schedule, assignments, and personal activities.

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2) For this assignment, I’ll be using the schedule and syllabi of the current term to project your Academic Planner for the next semester.

Miami Campus	Concepts 1 Didactic Day Session: Tuesday 10:00 AM-1:00 PM; Thursday 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Evening Session: Tuesday 5:30-8:30 PM; Thursday: 5:30 – 7:30 PM Laboratory: Tuesday or Thursday – 2 hours after the didactic lecture Clinical: Tuesday/Friday or Saturday – 10-hour shift Pharmacology Day Session: Monday: 10:00 AM -2:00 PM Evening Session: 5:30 PM- 9:30 PM
Miramar Campus	Concepts 1 Didactic Day Session: Tuesday 9:00 AM-12:00 PM; Thursday 9:00 AM-11:00 AM Evening Session: Tuesday 5:30-8:30 PM; Thursday: 5:30 – 7:30 PM Laboratory: Tuesday or Thursday: 2 hours after the didactic lecture Clinical: Friday – 10-hour shift Pharmacology Day Session: Wednesday: 10:00 AM -2:00 PM Evening Session: Wednesday or Thursday @ 5:30 PM- 9:30 PM

3) Adjust the current semester’s academic calendar to the next term’s dates. (Holidays are marked in yellow and will require make-up dates)

4) Complete your Academic Planner document using the provided template and upload the file by the due date.

Grading Criteria

• Uploaded to Canvas by the due date.
• The planner is completed accurately per instruction
• I attached a schedule I had made for an upcoming test, only take the information I put that were NON School related,
• Attached is the template of how planner should be

Social Class and Television Analysis

Assignment Overview:

As Class Dismissed and the readings by Richard Butsch and Grace Wang demonstrated, television has played a major role in shaping how we think of the American Dream (the idea that everyone has an equal chance to attain prosperity and success). For this essay, you will analyze the way social class is conveyed on television and reflect on the messages a show of your choice is offering about social class and the American Dream.

Instructions:

Watch a minimum of three episodes of a recent television show (last 5 years). The genre could be drama, comedy, or reality TV. It can be a show that you routinely watch or one you haven’t seen before. You can access shows through streaming sites, cable television, or from the CBS collection of shows that allows you to view some shows for free:

Analysis Requirements:

Your essay should address the following issues:

1) Occupation and Class Markers

To the degree you can tell, which specific occupations do the characters hold? How is social class portrayed on the show in terms of:

• The setting (homes, neighborhoods, workplaces
• The characters’ dialogue and mannerisms
• Their lifestyles (consumption, leisure activities, possessions)

2) Class and Character Traits

Do you see any correlation between characters’ personality traits and their income level or occupation? Are certain character qualities (intelligence, work ethic, morality, charisma) associated with particular class positions?

3) Messages about Class and the American Dream

In your view, what messages to these shows convey about social class and the American Dream during the period they were produced? What messages, if any, do they convey about the relationship between wealth and happiness?

Evidence Requirements:

Your evidence for this essay should come from two sources:

1) From the show you watched

You must provide detailed, specific examples that should include some of the following:

• Episode titles, season, and episode numbers
• Timestamps and/or detailed scene descriptions
• Specific settings with visual details
• Exact dialogue
• Specific character actions, purchases, or lifestyle choices that signal class
• Specific occupations with job titles and workplace details
• Clothing, possession, or consumption patterns described with specificity

For each major analytical point in your essay, reference at least one specific scene or moment with this level of detail.

2. From Course Readings

You should engage at least three of the class readings we have done so far, along with the documentary, Class Dismissed. These must include relevant texts about class representation. When citing readings, engage with specific arguments or concepts – don’t simply mention that you consulted a source. Use direct quotes or detailed paraphrases that demonstrate your understanding of theoretical frameworks.

Show Context:

Provide a brief overview of your chosen show (1-2 paragraphs) including the show title, creator(s), network/platform, and years aired; basic premise and main characters; and the genre and target audience.

Establish the contemporary context when discussing the show’s messages about class and the American Dream. These might include pandemic economic impacts, inflation, student debt, housing affordability, “quiet quitting,” the gig economy, etc.

Viewing Process:

As you watch, take detailed notes with timestamps of significant scenes you may want to analyze. Keep these notes as you may be asked to discuss them later.

Formatting Requirements:

• Your essay should be at least 1,200 words
• It should be typed in 12-point, Times New Roman font, double-spaced with 1-inch margins
• It should have a title
• The word count (minus your works-cited page) should appear in the header
• Cite any readings and shows you consult using a standard citation style and include a works cited page at the end of the essay

Grading:

Your essay will be graded on content (your command over class material and your ability to apply concepts to real media examples) and form (your ability to express and organize your ideas). See the rubric for detailed grading criteria.

Rubric

Essay Prompt 3

Essay Prompt 3

Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTelevision Show Analysis	30 ptsExcellent=Demonstrates thorough analysis of at least 3 episodes from chosen show; provides specific, detailed examples from episodes to support arguments; clearly identifies character occupations and social class indicators; offers insightful analysis of setting, dialogue, mannerisms, and lifestyle portrayals; makes thoughtful connections between character traits and socioeconomic status.0 ptsNo Marks	30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntegration of Class Readings	25 ptsExcellent=Engages meaningfully with at least 3 class readings; demonstrates clear understanding of key concepts from readings; effectively connects reading concepts to television analysis; uses readings to strengthen and support arguments about American Dream and social class.0 ptsNo Marks	25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis of American Dream & Social Class	20 ptsExcellent=Offers sophisticated interpretation of show’s message about the American Dream; thoughtfully analyzes relationship between wealth and happiness portrayed in show; considers historical/cultural context when relevant; present nuanced understanding of class representation in media.0 ptsNo Marks	20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting & Organization	15 ptsExcellent=Clear thesis that previews main arguments, logical organization and smooth transitions, strong introduction and conclusion; paragraphs support overall argument.0 ptsNo Marks	15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeVoice and Technical Requirements	10 ptsExcellent=Engaging, clear prose; strong analytical voice; sound grammar and spelling; appropriate tone; meets or exceeds word count; meets formatting requirements; includes word count in header.0 ptsNo Marks	10 pts

Total Points: 100

Purpose

As an Introduction to South Asian Studies course, one goal of this class is to help you make connections between South Asian histories, cultures, arts, and religions, with your life, and the world around you. By using critical reflection and the writing process, this essay allows you to position yourself in relation to your own multidisciplinary sense of what South Asia means.

Topic

You will be writing a personal narrative. The fundamental questions your essay should explore are:

Up to now, how have you understood South Asia? What stories, experiences, texts, cultural practices, media representations, and personal thoughts and attitudes regarding South Asia have influenced your perspectives on the region before coming to this class?

You can use any writing style of your choosing: traditional academic essay, creative non-fiction, autobiographical first-person narrator, comedic, stream of consciousness, or multi-vocal for example. You can also choose any form or structure for the essay that works best for your approach: chronological, non-linear fragments, journal entries, or anything else.

With your personal inventory you might consider:

Family histories of:

Immigration / Emigration

The Independence movement

Partition

Occupations and educations of relatives and ancestors

Your involvement in cultural practices like:

Knowledge of multiple languages learning at home or going to language school

Dance, or Play performances

Movies or Concerts

Religious festivals or rituals or Community Organizations

Cooking food, learning recipes

Academic Coursework

Your personal experiences with:

Assimilation / Alienation

Stereotypes

Racism

Generational or cultural conflicts

Media consumption and representation

Your essay should be 5 pages long.

Identify the primary source you are using, and explain what type of source it is: example: a petition to the Sultan, A letter to from a merchant or a factor, an excerpt from a memoir etc, and place it in historical context. It can also be a picture, painting, map, or any other relevant object.

If possible Identify the writer.

Give a short summary of what the document is about, or what the purpose of the document is.

Do a close reading of the document, taking into consideration bias, tone, voice , audience, author, and veracity of the document, followed by your analysis of the text.

Conclude your paper.

You can use outside sources to back up any claims you make. The outside sources can be taken from the syllabus, or can be any peer reviewed article that is relevant.

The paper does not necessarily have to be in the above order, but needs to include all points.

Be sure to refer to the text in your analysis, and back up any claims you make.

This paper should be 2-3 pages long.

The paper needs to be 2-3 pages long, and double spaced, 12 font, and with 1 margins.

Chicago Style citations

Professional nursing writing requires more than good grammarit requires credible evidence, clear reasoning, and proper documentation. This activity helps you practice writing in the style nurses use in academic, clinical, and professional settings.

The purpose of this assignment is to reinforce key concepts from the lecture Writing Skills in Professional Contexts by giving students structured practice with:

• Professional tone and clarity
• Common professional writing formats
• Evidence-based writing using APA style
• Using the FVI Library as a writing and research resource

• Grading Emphasis
• Your journal will be evaluated based on:
  • Use of professional writing characteristics (clarity, tone, organization)
  • Appropriate selection of scholarly nursing sources
  • Clear explanation of why sources were chosen
  • Correct application of APA style
  • Effective use of the FVI Library as a writing resource

This journal builds on course content related to communication skills in healthcare, including professional interactions, barriers to effective communication, and the role of communication in patient care outcomes. The focus is on applying communication principles within a nursing context.

The purpose of this journal is to help you:

• Reflect on real-world healthcare communication experiences
• Identify effective and ineffective communication behaviors
• Recognize barriers that affect patient understanding and care
• Connect communication practices to nursing professionalism and patient outcomes
  

  Grading Emphasis

  Your journal will be evaluated based on

  • Depth of reflection and analysis
  • Identification of communication behaviors and barriers
  • Clear connection between communication and patient care outcomes
  • Professional insight from a nursing perspective
  • Clarity and professionalism of writing

This assignment builds on course content related to critical thinking, information evaluation, and the responsible use of AI, particularly in healthcare and scientific contexts. You will practice analyzing AI-generated information rather than accepting it at face value.

The purpose of this assignment is to help you:

• Use AI tools thoughtfully and responsibly
• Apply SIFT and lateral reading strategies to evaluate information
• Recognize the limitations and risks of AI-generated responses
• Strengthen your ability to verify information in healthcare-related topics
  

  Grading Emphasis

  Your journal will be evaluated based on:

  • Quality of critical analysis using SIFT and lateral reading
  • Evidence of verification and independent thinking
  • Depth of reflection and insight
  • Clear understanding of responsible AI use