Writing Body Paragraphs for Literature Analysis Prompts

Annotating is done when we read anything and want to try to learn or remember the material. In the case of annotating a model, it allows students to use the whole brain (part used in the reading and processing of material, the other part of brain to write and make meaning). (Harris, Wolfe). When we provide models for our students, it helps the learners visualize what their own product should look like. This helps prevent some frustration and allows for clarity. (Hastan). This presentation will demonstrate effective annotations as a way to foster good writing and peer review. Target Audience: 4-12 Teachers across content areas

Walking the vocational tightrope : narratives of aspiration, creativity and precarious labour

The aim of this research is to explore the idea of the disembedded, creative, unencumbered neo-liberal subject. I explore this within the context of the creative industries and the creative career, firstly because creative workers exemplify a move away from traditional notions of career to more informal precarious and intermittent employment, secondly because they are said to be ‘iconic’ in terms of the new economy (Gill, 2002; Leadbeater and Oakley, 1999; Ross, 2007) and thirdly because the biographical patterns of creative workers and creative careers reflect the structural force of postmodern, reflexive modernity. This thesis investigates the degree to which the guiding ideas and institutional features of modernity and the industrial era (class, gender, family, community) continue to govern the lives of aspiring film and television workers. Beck (1992), Beck and Beck-Gernsheim (2002) and Giddens (1991) for example, argue that the features of traditional life no longer hold sway, and that people’s identities are now reflexively constructed. However, this research finds that there are residual effects of class and gender that continue to shape the biographical narratives and identities of working-class creative aspirants. By conducting a series of semi-structured life history interviews and through participant observation and narrative analysis, this thesis argues that class and gender norms continue to operate at the heart of society and specifically creative work, and that these norms have the capacity to guide people’s trajectories and sense of self

The Albany Movement and the Limits of Nonviolent Protest in Albany, Georgia, 1961-1962

This thesis argues that the failure of the Albany Movement to force desegregation and gain concessions from the white establishment resulted from the use of a deeply flawed nonviolent protest model that required vast public dedication. The absence of this dedication led directly to the defeat of the Albany Movement in 1962. Further, the paper demonstrates that King and the SCLC implemented the same defective strategy in Birmingham a year later, very nearly leading to the failure of what Americans commonly see as a victory for the Civil Rights movement. Failing to study and truly understand the events in Albany deprives us of a true and accurate picture of the American Civil Rights movement

Trauma, Deviant Sexual Arousal, and Sexual Aggression in Adolescent Male Sexual Offenders

Juvenile sexual abusers commit a significant proportion of the sexual offenses perpetrated in the United States each year. Researchers have identified several variables related to the etiology of sexual offending behavior in adolescent males. For example, there is evidence that both trauma and deviant sexual arousal have been independently linked to sexual aggression committed by adolescent sexual abusers. However, an etiological model that accounts for all of the variance with regard to sexual offending behavior or sexual recidivism in Juvenile Sex Offenders (JSOs) has not yet been developed. In the current study, a pre-existing data set of adjudicated JSOs who were incarcerated for sexual offenses at the time data was collected was used to examine several constructs. Self-report data about deviant sexual arousal and the youths\u27 trauma histories were among the data that were collected from this sample, and were used as the two independent variables in the current study. Total number of victims, total force used in the sexual offense(s) and perpetration severity were used to represent three facets of sexual aggression, the dependent variable in the current study. The hypothesis underlying the current study was that deviant sexual arousal affects the interaction between a youth\u27s trauma history and the extent to which he engaged in sexual aggression. In order to test this hypothesis a mediator analysis was performed to assess the amount of variance in the relationship between trauma and each of the three variables representing sexual aggression that can be explained by the presence of deviant sexual arousal. Deviant arousal added significantly to the amount of variance in both total force and number of victims after accounting for trauma in each model; these were additive models. Deviant arousal mediated the relationship between the youth\u27s trauma history and perpetration severity

Trauma, Deviant Sexual Arousal, and Sexual Aggression in Adolescent Male Sexual Offenders

Juvenile sexual abusers commit a significant proportion of the sexual offenses perpetrated in the United States each year. Researchers have identified several variables related to the etiology of sexual offending behavior in adolescent males. For example, there is evidence that both trauma and deviant sexual arousal have been independently linked to sexual aggression committed by adolescent sexual abusers. However, an etiological model that accounts for all of the variance with regard to sexual offending behavior or sexual recidivism in Juvenile Sex Offenders (JSOs) has not yet been developed. In the current study, a pre-existing data set of adjudicated JSOs who were incarcerated for sexual offenses at the time data was collected was used to examine several constructs. Self-report data about deviant sexual arousal and the youths\u27 trauma histories were among the data that were collected from this sample, and were used as the two independent variables in the current study. Total number of victims, total force used in the sexual offense(s) and perpetration severity were used to represent three facets of sexual aggression, the dependent variable in the current study. The hypothesis underlying the current study was that deviant sexual arousal affects the interaction between a youth\u27s trauma history and the extent to which he engaged in sexual aggression. In order to test this hypothesis a mediator analysis was performed to assess the amount of variance in the relationship between trauma and each of the three variables representing sexual aggression that can be explained by the presence of deviant sexual arousal. Deviant arousal added significantly to the amount of variance in both total force and number of victims after accounting for trauma in each model; these were additive models. Deviant arousal mediated the relationship between the youth\u27s trauma history and perpetration severity

The Cult of Cultural Consumption in the United States: How Class Stratification Shapes The Social Realms of Consumer Brand Perception

An individual’s social position shapes taste culture as it pertains to fashion and branding. The purpose of this research is to develop more knowledge on who or what social factors are driving consumer’s perception of the brands they want, or don’t want to buy. The perspective of consumption seems to transcend self-interest alone and this thesis aims to analyze the extension of that transcendence. Brands are not merely relating to consumers through a relationship of functional need, but also interfere and are driven by social relationships between consumers. There is evidence that suggest that consumers might interact with brands that closely mirror their social interactions, but do consumers change the way they interact with brands because of their perception of other consumers, and how does one’s socioeconomic status influence this? The first chapter in this thesis defines what a ‘brand’ is and then analyzes six well-known theoretical perspectives in attempt to define what the social factors driving consumer consumption habits are. The second, third and fourth chapters contain empirical observations which discuss the methods, trends and relationships drawn from a quantitative survey of the women from Union College, Schenectady aged 18-23. The women are asked 80 questions about their socioeconomic status, purchasing preferences, and consumption orientations. The observations are used to determine what theoretical perspectives influence the consumption of branded clothing. The fifth and final chapter of this thesis contains conclusions and discussions, shaped from the analyses, as well as implications of these results and future suggestions for marketers in 2015. The results of the analysis were that socioeconomic status and consumption orientations affect consumption patterns. A woman’s taste is a function of social orientation and can be explained by theories of social comparison, conspicuous consumption, imitation, social closure, and the distinction of capital defined in chapter one

A Short Message Service Intervention to Support Adherence to Home-Based Strengthening Exercise for People With Knee Osteoarthritis: Intervention Design Applying the Behavior Change Wheel

BACKGROUND: Knee osteoarthritis is a chronic condition with no known cure. Treatment focuses on symptom management, with exercise recommended as a core component by all clinical practice guidelines. However, long-term adherence to exercise is poor among many people with knee osteoarthritis, which limits its capacity to provide sustained symptom relief. To improve exercise outcomes, scalable interventions that facilitate exercise adherence are needed. SMS (short message service) interventions show promise in health behavior change. The Behavior Change Wheel (BCW) is a widely used framework that provides a structured approach to designing behavior change interventions and has been used extensively in health behavior change intervention design. OBJECTIVE: The study aimed to describe the development of, and rationale for, an SMS program to support exercise adherence in people with knee osteoarthritis using the BCW framework. METHODS: The intervention was developed in two phases. Phase 1 involved using the BCW to select the target behavior and associated barriers, facilitators, and behavior change techniques (BCTs). Phase 2 involved design of the program functionality and message library. Messages arranged into a 24-week schedule were provided to an external company to be developed into an automated SMS program. RESULTS: The target behavior was identified as participation in self-directed home-based strengthening exercise 3 times a week for 24 weeks. A total of 13 barriers and 9 facilitators of the behavior and 20 BCTs were selected to use in the intervention. In addition, 198 SMS text messages were developed and organized into a 24-week automated program that functions by prompting users to self-report the number of home exercise sessions completed each week. Users who reported ≥3 exercise sessions/week (adherent) received positive reinforcement messages. Users who reported <3 exercise sessions/week (nonadherent) were asked to select a barrier (from a list of standardized response options) that best explains why they found performing the exercises challenging in the previous week. This automatically triggers an SMS containing a BCT suggestion relevant to overcoming the selected barrier. Users also received BCT messages to facilitate exercise adherence, irrespective of self-reported adherence. CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrates application of the BCW to guide development of an automated SMS intervention to support exercise adherence in knee osteoarthritis. Future research is needed to assess whether the intervention improves adherence to the prescribed home-based strengthening exercise

Choice of implant filler in breast reconstruction: A study of the cost-effectiveness of saline and silicone implants

Breast reconstruction following mastectomy is increasing and implant-based breast reconstruction is the most common surgical approach. Saline and silicone implants have different cost and complication profiles and it is unclear which is the more cost-effective option. A systematic review of the literature was undertaken to summarize the quality of life data in breast reconstruction, specifically, previously published health state utility values relevant to breast reconstruction. In addition, a cost-utility analysis was undertaken from the perspective of the third-party payer, accounting for the most common complications associated with saline and silicone implants. This demonstrated that despite the increased initial cost of silicone implants, they are cost-effective with a willingness-to-pay threshold of $50,000 (ICUR$52.26/QALY). Overall, silicone implants provide improved quality of life with a marginal cost increase

Adolescents’ Presence in Brazil: A Review of Demographic, Sexual and Reproductive Health Trends to Guide Recommendations for the Future

Brazil’s decline in fertility has had a significant impact on its rapidly changing population, creating a demographic dividend that lends to the potential for accelerated economic growth. With adolescents comprising 17% of Brazil’s total population, they make up an exceptionally large age group that requires ongoing support to guarantee their positive contributions to society as they age. Observations of adolescents’ sexual and reproductive health (SRH) trends demonstrate areas of progress, as well as improvement. Although adolescents are having sexual intercourse at earlier ages, contraceptive method use, particularly the condom, has increased considerably over a 10-year period from 23.8% in 1996 to 67.4% in 2006. Overall, Brazilians are having fewer children; however, they are also having them earlier. The share of total fertility has increased among adolescents, signaling a pattern of rejuvenation that is cause for concern. In addition, the incidence rate of AIDS cases among young people peaked in 1995 and dramatically declined in 1996, and has since remained stable at 9.5 per 100,000 people. Nevertheless, young adults represent one of the highest prevalence groups of HIV/AIDS, denoting a vulnerability among adolescents aging into this group due to the possibility of undiagnosed disease or a failure to create positive habits of using protection when they begin having sexual intercourse in adolescence. Since the mid-1980’s, the Brazilian government has taken steps to invest in women and adolescents’ SRH through the creation of rights-centric policies, as well as programs to promote access to contraceptive methods and SRH education in the schools. Despite these initiatives, disparities across programs remain. Utilizing Implementation Science as a framework for addressing several programmatic gaps identified, recommendations are made through the application of the Implementation Stages Framework to improve contraceptive supply and the Improvement Cycle Framework to strengthen implementation of the Health and Prevention in the Schools Program.Master of Public Healt