What was Park’s connection to Harlem and how might that have informed his desire to tell the story of Harlem’s gang wars? – How does the subject come across in the magazine?

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Racial Bias in “Harlem Gang Leader”?

Research photographer Gordon Parks and his “Harlem Gang Leader” Life magazine story spread from 1948.  Write a minimum 5-page essay  that makes a strong argument for or against the presence of racial bias in the photo story.

– What was Park’s connection to Harlem and how might that have informed his desire to tell the story of Harlem’s gang wars?

– How does the subject come across in the magazine?

– Review the headline and captions and consider how they influence the viewer’s impression of Leonard “Red” Jackson?

– Out of hundreds of negatives that Parks presented to his editors at Life, they selected and edited 21 images to tell the story of Leonard “Red” Jackson and his friends. Why do you think they chose the photographs that they did?

– Do you think magazine editors could have biases toward certain kinds of images?

– Did the editors alter the original images for publication? If so, how? What does this do to the subject?

– Were the editorial choices and the messages they relayed in opposition with Parks’ intentions — or, even more importantly, to the truth of Jackson’s life?

– Does the published photo-essay tell a different story from Gordon Park’s larger story?

-The body of your essay will be a minimum of 5 text pages: 1″ margins, 12-point font, double-spaced

-Images will be on separate pages in the essay

-Works cited page must include a minimum of 5 sources, excluding the one that I provided above.

-All images and sources must be properly cited using MLA format.

-Plagiarism is the use of words and/or ideas from another author that you fail to cite. I have a ZERO TOLERANCE plagiarism policy and will strictly enforce the school’s academic honor code. Students who violate this policy will receive a zero on the assignment and a violation report will be filed with the Dean of Students.

What three listening skills listed in the article do you feel are the most important to use in the IT field and why? (If you copy anything from the book be sure to use quotation marks.)

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All Assignments must be typed using Microsoft Word in MLA format. Must be at least two pages long and no more than three pages long. Be sure to check for sentence structure and misspelled words before turning in.  If you list information, use bullets or numbers to separate each one.

Please read the article below and state (based on information from Chapters 1 – 4, what we talked about in class, and your personal experience):

1) Why you think it is important to be an active listener when it comes to the IT field?

2) What three listening skills listed in the article do you feel are the most important to use in the IT field and why? (If you copy anything from the book be sure to use quotation marks.)

3) Personal characteristics of a successful troubleshooter is listed in Chapter 4. What are the four listed and how do you think any of them (pick one) will help in the active listening process.

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Amazing People – Active Listening: A Guide

We are taught how to read and write, but not how to listen. We can enhance our relationships with others through effective listening. Here are 20 things you can do to enhance your listening skills

Leave your own concerns to one side.

You can’t focus on somebody else if you are also thinking about your problems, to do list or concerns. This leads onto

Allow yourself sufficient time.

If you have to dash off to a meeting, you will want to go at a quicker pace to suit you, not the person who you are listening to.

Talk less than you listen.

We have two ears and one mouth, so have your communication in the same proportion.

Use eye contact.

It is hard for someone to continue to talk with someone who is not looking at them.

Show some non-verbal behavior.

Make use of nods of the heads and uh-hums etc. All of these encourage the other person to say more. But don’t just use them ad hoc when you are not really listening. It devalues them.

Demonstrate rapport.

When you are truly listening and interested in the other person your body language will be congruent. There is a matching of posture, tone of voice etc. You can help by leaning forward in your chair, or by tilting your head to the side.

Summarize what the person has said

So they know you have heard them. This can be a good way to move the person for-ward. This is reflecting back content.

Reflect back feeling

Do you get a feeling that the person is sad, angry, etc.? Let them know. “You sound a bit sad to me?”

Don’t pretend

If your attention has wandered, be honest. Ask the person to repeat what they have said, rather than to guess. Your honesty will be appreciated.

Be patient

Sometimes people will be muddled, or verbose. You can help them to tell their story, but don’t rush them at apace too quick for them.

Avoid “Me too” comments

If you are paying attention to the other person and wanting to help them, avoid discussing how it affects you. Think! Will this help the other person? If not, leave it to another time. You risk hijacking the conversation.

Don’t get defensive

If you are being given some feedback, listen to what the person is saying. Don’t interrupt with reasons untilyou are very clear what the person is saying. They may have some helpful comments to make that you will miss if you interrupt their flow.

Don’t formulate a response until the other person has finished speaking.

You will miss out on some of the things they say.

If there is a silence, don’t rush to fill it.

Wait twice as long as feels comfortable for you. Give the other person time to think.

Put yourself in their shoes.

Don’t criticize or give advice, don’t rush to fix it. See the issue from their perspective.

Be aware of your prejudices.

Are there certain words (vulgar language) or people (background) that “get under your skin”? Think about what you can do to be less judge-mental. Perhaps you could say that for the next 20 minutes you will concentrate on them and let e.g. their views on immigrants wash over you.

If you are listening to someone via a telephone you need to try even harder to demonstrate active listening skills

Make sure you are not typing, turning pages of a magazine, shuffling papers etc. All these things demonstrate that you are only half listening.

Eliminate external distraction.

If you are in a location, which is hot, cold, noisy or uncomfortable, look to move to a different place. You can’t concentrate if you are in a situation, which demands a lot of your attention.

Seek feedback on your own performance

You can improve your skills in this area through getting feedback from other people. Ask people to tell you if they felt heard. Seek out ways you can improve. It will not only be helpful with that person next time, but also when you are actively listening to other people.

Pay attention to other people’s listening skills.

Notice in what ways other people make you feel listened to, and those people who don’t. It will help you to choose how you can develop further.

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Describe the artwork. Describe the artist’s role in his or her society/community.

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For the Unit VII Essay, you will visit an art museum of your choice. You may visit one in person or take a virtual tour via the Internet. Below is a list of museums that offer virtual tours that you may want to review for this assignment. Please note that you are not limited to this list:

  • Louvre
  • National Gallery of Art
  • The National Gallery

You may select a virtual tour from this list or use the list included under the Websites tab in the Art Appreciation Libguide in the CSU Library at this link. Please include the name and location of your museum in your introductory paragraph.

For this essay, write about two artworks from the periods we read about in Unit VII: Renaissance, Baroque, Impressionist, or Post-Impressionist periods.

For each piece, address the following:

  • Include the title, artist, date, medium, and scale.
  • Describe the artwork.
  • Describe the artist’s role in his or her society/community.
  • What do you think is the artist’s message?
  • What are the cultural significances of this piece?
  • What historical elements are included in this piece?

Formatting:

Your essay will be at least five pages in length and include the following:

  • Title page (1 page)
  • Written Essay (2 pages)
  • Image(s) (1 page)
  • References (1 page)

Use Times New Roman 12- point font. Double space all lines, and indent the first line of each paragraph. Your title page should be correctly formatted with a Running Head and page number listed in the Header area. Include your title, name, and school centered on the title page. Your written essay should contain at least three paragraphs (including an introductory and conclusion). Your last page will have the word References centered at the top.

All sources used, including the museum, must be cited and included on the reference page. When you use a statement from any outside source, you need to credit the source in this format: (last name of author (s), year) at the end of the sentence before the period.

For direct quotes, use quotation marks and add the page number to your citation. An example of a citation for a quotation from page 5 of our textbook would be (Frank, 2014, p. 5).

If you would like additional assistance with APA, click here to access the CSU Citation Guide.

Click here to access an example of this essay.

Note: If you are having trouble researching your museum artworks, you may find it helpful to search e-books for additional information. By choosing the fine arts topic first, then typing in a specific style of art (such as Renaissance or Baroque artists), you will find several options in the Art Appreciation Libguide.

Compile all three sections into one word document. Your complete assignment must be at least three pages in length. Outside sources are not a requirement for this assignment.

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Instructions

Consider that you found an online job posting for your dream job. Practice completing a résumé package that includes a cover letter, a résumé, and a professional strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis. This résumé package is designed to help you prepare for a future job search.

Cover Letter

The cover letter must be at least a one-page (three-paragraph) memo that has been tailored to a specific job that interests you. Outline your cover letter using the following steps:

  • an opening paragraph that describes the position you are applying for,
  • a body paragraph that explains your skills and experience, and
  • a closing paragraph that requests an interview and provides your contact information.

Résumé

The résumé must be at least one page in length and should adhere to the steps outlined in Chapter 14 (see page 206). The details within the résumé must be current with all relevant and up-to-date information.

SWOT Analysis

The SWOT analysis should address the professional strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats related to your professional career. Be honest with yourself as you create this analysis. You may use bullet points for the SWOT analysis, but please use detailed and complete sentences. Your SWOT analysis must be at least one page in length.

Compile all three sections into one word document. Your complete assignment must be at least three pages in length. Outside sources are not a requirement for this assignment.

What effect did a musician’s union strike and subsequent recording ban have on the public’s awareness of the development of the bebop style? 

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Give a short answer to each question (Use whole sentences!)

1. What is the approximate time period for the Bebop era as given in the reading? (Years, not “3am ‘til 6am”.) 1pt

2. It is said that bebop developed in after-hours jam sessions. What two clubs are mentioned in the reading as places where bebop was “born”?

3. What effect did a musician’s union strike and subsequent recording ban have on the public’s awareness of the development of the bebop style?

4. Three people are generally mentioned as the main characters in the development (or at least popularization) of bebop.  Name them and the instrument they played.

5. Describe the difference between a typical bebop group and a typical swing band. Size, audience, jazz values, amount of improvisation within a performance…etc.

6. Listen to the bebop examples given in the zip file and unit. Pick one and map out the performance like we did for “Lazy Bird” earlier in the class…..just a basic chart on what happens throughout the performance. TELL US WHAT SONG YOU ARE MAPPING OUT!

Ex.         Piano and drums play an intro

Trumpet and sax play the head

Sax takes first solo

Etc…

7. You have heard “Diz”, “Bird”, and Monk. Briefly describe each person’s musical style, life and personality (that’s three things!). This is a double points question so be thorough.

8. You’re stuck in the car on a road trip with your jazz loving buddy. You have a choice between a Charlie Parker CD, a Gillespie CD and a Monk CD. You have to play one. Which one do you choose and why?

write a 750-word paper about, and that will fit into one of the aforementioned categories.

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Student Journal of Race & Gender in Media (SJRGM)

This semester one of your assignments is to write a 750-word research article for the Student Journal of Race & Gender in Media (SJRGM). The journal is published twice yearly, once in the summer and once in the winter, and is hosted at UnderstandMedia.com. This is an amazing opportunity for you to practice your writing, research, and analysis skills on something that will actually be published in a media journal. The journal is available free of charge online, so not only can you send a link to your article to your friends and family, but you will also be discovered and cited by academic researchers working on new work. Past students have listed their writing credit on their resumes and have used their articles as writing samples to get into a four-year university. In addition, the skills you learn in this assignment will serve you well during your academic and professional careers.

Your journal article will be written in two phases: first, you will begin your research and compose a rough draft OUTLINE of your article. This version of your article will be well researched, well organized, and will include at least three citations in MLA format. The rough draft outline is due in Week 8 (the week of our midterm). I will review your rough draft outline and offer editorial suggestions. You will then use my notes to write a brilliant final draft. The final draft will be due in Week 16 (the week of our final).

This issue of the Journal will have the theme, “Race & Gender in 2020 America,” and is inspired by the current state of race relations and gender roles in our country today. We have all seen Donald Trump make issues of race, nationality, and gender for us to think over and debate. We have experienced Charlottesville, Black Lives Matter, George Floyd’s death, and the consequent uprisings, the Google employee memo on gender, #MeToo, #TimesUp, etc. In 2020 one thing is clear: race and gender are at the forefront of our national conversation.

With this in mind, here are some topics that fit the theme and which you are welcome to discuss:

Black Lives Matter.

Muslims, Syrian refugees, and terrorism

Gender and gender bias

Sexual harassment and assault against women

LatinXs, and specifically Mexican-Americans

White America, White Nationalists, and Neo-Nazis

The role of 24/7 news media (CNN, MSNBC, Fox) in our discussion of these issues

Diversity (or lack of diversity) in today’s media and how this affects how we see the world

The use of fear and sensationalism in politics

These are just SOME ideas that should help you decide what you’ll write about, but you’re welcome to come up with your own idea as long as it fits into the theme. Remember, this is a class about MEDIA, so anything you write should be written about in that context. So for example, if you pick gender as a topic, I’ll want you to discuss the media’s role in gender equality, how women are portrayed in the media and how this shapes our opinions, or how the media portrays women who break stereotypes. These are just some suggestions.

I will NOT be assigning you a topic. You should choose a topic that interests you, that you can research and write a 750-word paper about, and that will fit into one of the aforementioned categories. You should be prepared to spend a significant amount of time thinking about, and then researching your topic. All research should come from reputable online sources and must have been published in 2020. If you are interested in writing about a topic that does not fit one of the categories above, please email me with a short summary of your proposed topic so that I may offer suggestions.

Resources:

EasyBib – Free automatic MLA citation maker – http://www.easybib.com/

(Links to an external site.)

Google Scholar – Provides a search of scholarly literature across many disciplines and sources, including theses, books, abstracts, and articles – http://scholar.google.com/

(Links to an external site.)

Writing a research paper (overview) – http://writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/PlanResearchPaper.html

(Links to an external site.)

Writing a research paper (more detailed) – http://www.dartmouth.edu/~acskills/docs/research_papers.doc

Compare and contrast at least two (2) HRIS vendors. Based on this comparison, make a case for the one (1) vendor that you recommend for your client.

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At this stage, you have a solid understanding of the problem the company is facing and you have provided a solution for your client. Now, you want Gladwell Grocery Stores to accept your project plan. Mr. Bell likes your idea and would like you to present your project plan to the executive board.

Use the feedback from your instructor on previous assignments, the textbook, and any other resources provided in the course and create a professional project plan that you will be presenting to the executive board of Gladwell Grocery Store.

Please include the following elements:

      • Table of Contents
      • Executive Summary
      • Introduction to the Problem
      • Business Analysis
      • Proposal Overview
      • HRIS Type and Comparison
      • Recommendation for an HRIS Vendor
      • Project Management Roadmap
      • Conclusion

Please do not simply copy and paste Phases 1-3. The previous phases were considered raw data, and now you will be summarizing and finalizing your findings. You want to apply critical thinking to describe the data you have obtained.

Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:

  1. Identify the current issue that the business is facing and propose an HRIS solution. Introduce the HR function that you chose as the focus of your business proposal, and explain the potential benefit for the business if that function is addressed.
  2. Propose a type of HRIS for the organization in the scenario. Discuss the function that the HRIS serves, and identify how that system will solve the business issue.
  3. Compare and contrast at least two (2) HRIS vendors. Based on this comparison, make a case for the one (1) vendor that you recommend for your client.
  4. Create a project management roadmap for the client with projected timelines. Discuss the costs associated with the implementation, justifying your claims with HR metrics and cost benefit analysis.
  5. Use at least (4) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
  1. Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
    1. Typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
    2. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, your name, your professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
    3. Include a reference page. Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Analyze the strategy of the organization, the HR strategy, and HR programs with HRIS.
  • Analyze key elements of the design in database HR relationships and evaluate system considerations in the design.
  • Create an HRIS needs analysis and evaluate the acquisition process.
  • Analyze HR metrics to support the justification of the cost of an HRIS.
  • Create a project management plan and prepare the organization for the implementation.
  • Analyze the complexities of HRIS administration.
  • Evaluate the role of HRIS with performance management, compensation, benefits, and payroll.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in human resource information systems.
  • Write clearly and concisely about human resource information systems using proper writing mechanics.

  Develop a rating scale, and provide a legend that identifies the distinct performance rating definitions. There must be a minimum of three levels. (The template has three levels; however, you can add more.)

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Instructions

For this assignment, determine an effective process to evaluate the performance of one of your employees. As you have determined that periodic evaluations can be more beneficial than annual evaluations, you will be evaluating the mid-level manager who you hired and who has now been on board for 6 months. Your process should include an appropriate evaluation tool and a means of providing feedback on the employee’s performance issues.

There are three parts to this project. You will begin by developing a performance review form that contains a minimum of 10 points of criteria. This template is a starting point and may be used as-is or can be modified as you wish. The template has 10 points of criteria; however, you can add more if the specifics of the position warrant you doing so.

Provide an explanation for each of the criteria. Remember, these should directly represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as well as the requirements for the position.

Develop a rating scale, and provide a legend that identifies the distinct performance rating definitions. There must be a minimum of three levels. (The template has three levels; however, you can add more.)

Next, you will fill out your newly created form to evaluate the mid-level manager. This is, of course, based on the input of the immediate supervisor and your own assessment.

Evaluate each criteria, and include a minimum of three criteria where the employee does not meet performance expectations.

Summarize the employee performance appraisal in the comments section.

Identify the employee’s strengths and weaknesses.

Offer feedback and coaching on ways that the employee can improve his or her performance.

Finally, you will write a one-page synopsis in which you explain the value of your evaluation process and a new tool to your leadership team. Include the information below:

o    how the changes will benefit the organization,

o    how equal employment opportunity laws were considered, and

o    strategies that leaders can use to address unmet employee performance expectations.

Include two sources to support your explanation.

The template is only a guideline. You are encouraged to modify it as you wish, as long as it still meets all of the above-listed requirements. Combine your completed template and the one-page synopsis into one document (.doc or .pdf) to upload in Blackboard. Ensure that you include a title page. Adhere to APA Style when creating citations and references for this assignment.

Determine which facets of the Geico total rewards program align with the five (5) top advantages of a total rewards program outlined in Chapter 2 of the textbook and discuss your reasoning.

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Go to the Geico Website to read the “Total Rewards Program” at http://careers.geico.com/working_at_geico/total_rewards_program.Write a five to seven (5-7) page paper in which you:

  1. Determine which facets of the Geico total rewards program align with the five (5) top advantages of a total rewards program outlined in Chapter 2 of the textbook and discuss your reasoning.
  2. Create a strategy for ensuring that the Geico plan addresses all of the advantages.
  3. Evaluate the effectiveness of the communication of Geico’s total rewards program based upon the Website’s descriptions of the benefits. Recommend two (2) areas for improvement.
  4. Assuming employees are unhappy with the current plan, offer two (2) improvements or changes to Geico’s total rewards program.
  5. Use at least five (5) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not quality as academic resources.

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 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:

  • Define total rewards and describe the advantages of a total rewards approach.
  • Analyze an organization’s strategy, workforce, operating environment, and key stakeholders to identify critical factors in designing a total rewards strategy.
  • Evaluate the elements of a total rewards communication program.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in total rewards.
  • Write clearly and concisely about total rewards using proper writing mechanics.

Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.

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Start by reading and following these instructions:

1. Quickly skim the questions or assignments below and the assignment rubric to help you focus.

2. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.

3. Consider the discussion and any insights you gained from it.

4. Create your Assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling.

Assignment:

Find a letter to the editor in the New York Times, LA Times, or Wall Street Journal. Use the Toulmin Argument to analyze the letter. Suggest revisions and offer additional evidence

Perform the exercise on page 169 of the textbook that centers on Factcheck.org. In addition to the activity, be sure to explain why you chose the topic you did and whether what you believed to be accurate about that topic turned out to be proven true or false.

Create a list of 3 commonly believed conspiracy theories. Following the examples on page 172 of the textbook, create three versions of each claim in which each version offers more information to help readers judge the merit of the claim.

Write an argument of definition about a term that has suddenly become culturally significant or recently changed in some important way. Either defend the way the term has come to be defined or raise questions about its appropriateness, offensiveness, inaccuracy, and so on.