Upon completing the writing project, you will:

(1) Obtain experience in writing about genomics;

(2) Synthesize information from several sources that address your topic and your question;

(3) Build an argument to defend the answer to your topic/question.

For each option, the final product of the writing project will be a five-page (double-spaced) report. The project must be written eloquently and in complete sentences. Writing quality counts!

• Submitted on time – 20 points
• Brief Introduction to your topic (1-2 paragraphs) – 50 points
  • This should be brief but give the reader the context to understand your paper. Assume the audience of your paper is your fellow classmates and Dr. Demuth. Make sure that you include information that is relevant to your thesis, and exclude information that is not relevant to your thesis.
• Thesis – 20 points
  • This is where you start addressing your question and/or thesis. It is the start of the body, or main part, of your project.
  • BOLD these sentences.
• Body (100 points)
  • This is the main part of your paper and includes arguments for defending your thesis. You will likely cite a few research papers here.
  • There must be a minimum of three paragraphs and five pages. 10 points will be deducted for each missing paragraph or page.
  • The five pages are for WRITING; references and/or figures are not included.
• A citation/reference to at least TWO lectures – 20 points
  • This is to make sure that the basic principles of genomics are in your paper. You can use a simple citation format, such as (Module 2, Genomic diversity).
• At least THREE citations/references to the primary RESEARCH literature – 30 points
  • This has to be a research article (not a review article or a mainstream news article). If you are unsure, you can ask Dr. Fujita. Many students lose points on this so be sure you have a real research paper!
• Adequate grammar – 30 points
  • Use complete and coherent sentences. The paper needs to flow and make logical sense. Dr. Demuth must be able to understand the writing.
• Unicheck score is <10% – 10 points
• Response to blind reviews – 40 points
  • You need to provide responses to the group review feedback.
  • Every comment/suggestion needs to be responded to.
  • For positive feedback, a simple “Thank you” will suffice.
  • For constructive feedback, explain in a sentence or two how you addressed that feedback in your paper.
  • Submit this as a separate page in your paper.

Instructions

Understanding and employing effective teacher supervision and evaluation is a fundamental responsibility of educational leaders. As a new principal at a school level (e.g., elementary, middle, or high) of personal interest to you, develop a speech to be presented to your teachers at a staff meeting early in the school year regarding your personal beliefs concerning teacher supervision and evaluation. Within your speech, provide the following:

1. A definition of teacher supervision and evaluation.
2. Qualities of effective teacher supervision and evaluation.
3. A differentiation between teacher supervision and evaluation, explaining similarities and differences.
4. The value of teacher supervision and evaluation on student learning as well as on the relationship between you, the principal, and teachers.
5. How you specifically plan to implement the supervision of teachers (e.g., classroom walkthroughs, informal observations and feedback discussions, working with teachers and students in classrooms).
6. How you specifically plan to implement the evaluation of teachers (e.g., formal observations, talking with students, and feedback discussions).
7. How you specifically plan to provide feedback to teachers based on your supervisions and evaluations of them.

Utilize the assigned reading for the course, as well as additional applicable sources when developing your speech.

Length: 3-5 pages, not including title and reference pages
References: Minimum of 2 scholarly resources

Your response should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards.

—PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE PLACING A BID!!—

Overview

For this Assessment, you will respond to a series of prompts related  to fundamental concepts related to signs of emergent literacy in infants  and toddlers, and about strategies for enhancing emergent literacy  while promoting positive dispositions toward reading and language  learning.

Submission Length: 9 prompts with responses ranging from 1–3 paragraphs in length

Professional Skill: Written Communication is assessed in this Competency

Instructions

To complete this Assessment:

• USE the Written Response Submission Form (with Rubric)

Teachers need to understand their school’s mission and vision in order to communicate with students and families. This will assure students and families that the school has their best interest at heart.

For the assignments in this course, you will need to become familiar with the schools in your area. The information you will need about schools should be readily available on the school or district website. Select one school to be the focus of assignments for this course.

Research the mission and vision statements for a school in your area that aligns with your values. Create a digital teacher resource (brochure) for new teachers on your campus about the school’s mission, vision, culture, and climate. Include the following:

• Provide the mission and vision statements from your selected school.
• Discuss school culture and climate and how they are informed by their mission and vision statements.
• Explain how the school mission and vision statements act as guiding principles for faculty and staff.
• Provide 2-3 examples of how the school mission, vision, and/or culture can be implemented (e.g., daily routines, classroom routines, posters, flyers).

When completing this assignment please use the school district Memphis-Shelby County Schools . The school is Downtown Elementary School in Memphis, TN. website for mission and vision statement is as follows…..

 Our School / Mission & Vision (scsk12.org) 

Again, this should be a brochure 

Thank you

Assigned Topic: Indigenous people in a country of your choice (excluding the U.S.), on a topic area of your choice. Example: Indigenous women, Indigenous resources, politics, identity, knowledge, spiritual practices, environment, etc.  

The annotated bibliography must use academic journals only for sources (no encyclopedia, books, book reviews, websites, blogs, TV shows, films, cartoons, Facebook posts, etc.). Articles within the LAST 10 YEARS.

It must PROVIED 5 academic journal sources, use 12-point font and APA style citation.

Annotated bibs consist of 1-2 paragraph summaries of academic journal articles, with APA style citation. PLEASE provide a brief analysis of the author’s key themes, and cover the main points of the work.

An annotation is a synopsis and/or evaluation. Therefore, an annotated bibliography includes a synopsis and/or evaluation of each of the sources. Depending on your project or the assignment, your annotations may do one or more of the following.

 Look at the attachments below. There is more information that is added as well and there is a example. Make sure to find a topic and find 5 sources that is at least 10 years ago.