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Visual Analysis at the Asian Art Museum

Please prepare a visual analysis* of a Japanese Buddhist icon (painting or sculpture) at the Asian Art Museum

The keys to this assignment are 1) careful observation of an icon (statue or painting) you select and its installation in the museum gallery; 2) precise description and analytical writing. Your focus is the object itself—its material, pigment, color, line/form, expressive qualities, iconography, and so forth. You should note its historical and religious significance, based upon the museum label or other didactic material at the museum, but this is not an assignment devoted to interpretation.

Spend several minutes looking at the work, changing position to view it from different angles and distances. Write down your impressions and observations. a) an overall view of the image; b) view of a small area that catches your eye. You need not render all features and details.

Paper Format: Your typewritten 3 (or so) page paper (double-spaced, 12 point font, 1 inch margins) should begin by transcribing the museum label (with title/date/materials, dimension, etc.) Then address the topics outlined below in a succinct narrative (avoid a loose list of responses). You need not limit yourself to these topics or respond to them in the order given. Your narrative should allow the reader to imagine the work; describe and discuss iconography and qualities of painting or sculpting that contribute to its visual appearance. Pay close attention to the precision and flow of your writing. Proofread!

* On Visual Analysis:
Object Description and Analysis
Materials and Condition Is the image painted on silk or paper? Or, what material is the image carved/formed from or cast in? Did the painter use ink alone or mineral pigments, gold, etc.? Is the sculpture covered with pigment, gold, or other materials? How would you describe the image’s state of preservation? Well preserved or damaged/stained, etc? Where is the damage located? Do you see signs of repair/conservation?
Iconography Identify the deity (refer to the museum label). What iconographical features of the image suggest that this identification is correct?
Form and Expressive Qualities Describe the form of the (principal) deity: is it standing, sitting; does it have multiple arms or heads? Is the deity depicted frontally or in 3/4 view? Does it hold anything? Is it part of an iconic group? What other features of the deity stand out?
What is the deity’s viewpoint: does it look down at you or off into space? In the case of a painting, is there landscape or architecture around the main deity or un-described space?
Describe the quality of pictorial or sculptural form. How is the form of the deity rendered
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(is it volumetric or flat; does it have a particular set of proportions, is color used in a specific way; etc.) Does the image convey motion, anger, concentration, etc? Most importantly: what features of the icon or qualities of the manner in which it was painted or sculpted create the quality or aura that you perceive? Don’t let adjectives substitute for analytical observation; if the icon is “awesome,” what specific features, forms, and qualities make it so?
The Museum Space
It is axiomatic that the icon you select was not intended originally for the museum. Rather, it was created for enshrinement in a temple setting or within a private space. Instead of being viewed as a “work of art” in a museum, it was viewed as the focus of ritual and worship. In the museum, therefore, the icon is like a “fish out of water.”
As a conclusion to your paper, briefly describe the installation of the icon within the gallery. Where is it placed? What features of the gallery (wall color, lighting, labels, etc.) contribute to (or detract from) your encounter and study of the object? Do you think that particular aspects of the gallery design promote particular ways of looking or condition particular responses? How/why? What other works of art are located near the icon? How is your space as the museum viewer related to the space of the painting or statue? Has the museum tried to suggest the original “sacred” environment and function of the image?

The artwork: http://education.asianart.org/explore-resources/artwork/seated-buddha-amitabha-japanese-amida

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Science-Fiction Assignments .
Soc 1100. Science Fiction Assignment
For this class, you have to complete a series of science fiction essays. Here are the steps and requirements you should follow.

1.Choose 1 book and 1 film from the following list. You will use these two sources for all of your Sci-Fi essays this term.

Books
Films

Max Barry, Jennifer Government

George Orwell, 1984

Cory Doctorow, Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom

China Mieville, The City and The City

Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games

Veronica Roth, Divergent

Minority Report

Brazil

Equilibrium

Gattaca

Soylent Green

In Time

2.The main purpose of this assignment is for you to relate sociological concepts (presented in each chapter of the textbook) to the materials presented in the book and films. Your final version should be precise in referring to the films or the books. Here are just some of the things that should figure in your paper:
1) Culture. The books and films present us with a vision of futuristic societies. You should provide an analysis of this society as if you were an anthropologist discovering a new culture. What seems to be the rules, norms, values, laws and symbols of this culture? Is there a dominant culture? Are there any subcultures or countercultures, describe them (and indicate why some are subcultures and others counterculture)? Describe a few elements of material and nonmaterial culture.

2) Socialization. In the chapter on socialization, you have learned that even though we tend to think of our “self” as the core of our identity, what makes us unique individuals, the reality is that self is a social product; our self is the product of our interactions with other people and our culture, or the part of the culture we have access to. How do you see this phenomenon reflected in the books and films? Additionally, very often, science fiction, a central character is presented with a challenge to his/her self. A common plot is for the central character to see the integrity of his self challenged. Describe how this happens. Who or which group poses such a challenge and how does the character detect, react and cope with such a challenge? In the books and films, can you identify examples of resocialization, total institutions and social devaluation? If yes, explain.

3) Social interaction and social structure. Interactions are an essential part of our lives and our “self”. Are the characters confronted with role strain or role conflict? In the films and books, describe the main character’s ascribed and achieved status(es). Are the societies described based on mechanical or organic solidarity? Are they more Gemeinschaft or Gesellschaft societies?

4) Groups and Organizations. What are the most important groups (primary and secondary) and formal organizations / bureaucracies presented in the books and films? What kind of leadership is present? Identify examples of ingroup / outgroup, conformity and obedience.

5) Deviance and crime. What kinds of activities are presented as deviant or criminal in the books and films? How do these societies treat deviant? What kinds of punishments are applied to them (formal / informal)? Is there a criminal justice system? How does it work?

6) Dimensions of Stratification. Are the societies presented in the books and films stratified? Give specific examples of systems of stratification, different social classes, racial / ethnic groups and gender issues. Is there any racism, sexism, prejudice of all sorts and discrimination? Are there any examples of global stratification (stratification between societies rather than within societies)? Identify patterns of race relations (genocide, assimilation…). Describe the gender roles in these societies.

7) Economy and work. What types of economic systems are described in the books and films? Describe the labor market. What seem to be the major economic issues for these societies? What are the main occupations, professions and other forms of employment described?

8) Politics and Government. Describe the different political systems presented in the books and films. Are these democracies, monarchies, authoritarian or totalitarian governments? Which individuals or groups exercise power and/or authority (which type of authority)? Do these societies seem to be more on a pluralist or power elite-based? Does the military play a role in these societies? What is its importance?

3.For each unit, you will have to focus on the corresponding chapters in the textbook in 2 double-spaced pages minimum. For instance, for unit 1, you will have to write 2 pages relating to culture and socialization (chapters 1 & 2 are not required). You will need to bold the sociological concepts you use in your essays.
These unit assignments are expected to be thorough; it is clear that you will not have read the complete book by the unit one deadline, but it is important that you start the reading and get an initial idea of what you have to do. The first few chapters of a book or the introductory scenes of a film usually tell you a lot about a given society and its culture.

You are expected to be specific. For instance, it is not enough to write that in 1984, the government is totalitarian; you are expected to provide detailed explanations to support this assessment and to give precise examples from the book. Or, of course, don’t tell me that a society seems technologically advanced. This is SCIENCE FICTION. Of course societies are very likely to be technologically advanced. As sociologists, we are much more interested in the effects of technology on society and vice versa.

The unit sections and final paper should be Microsoft Word / Open Office documents. Please, do not use any other format. If you do not have Microsoft Word and use another word processor (such as Microsoft Works, WordPerfect, etc); save your document in Rich Text Format (the extension of your file should be .rtf). Alternatively, you can type your assignment directly in Blackboard but be sure to format it as required.

Finally, please turn in your Sci-Fi essays by uploading them into Blackboard (you can upload more than one file, but they must be uploaded at the same time). Go to Assignments and select Sci-Fi Essays.

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The enclosed documents are as followed: The college APA guide, The assignment instruction paper, and lastly a grading Rubric. Pleased read all question carefully, precisely, and accurately. Full instruction is attach and explained in the document. The first document is what is the instruction in completing as well as question inside it. The second one is the college APA guide that must be follow. And lastly is the grading rubric that you must exceed the expectation on the grading requirement.

Make sure to only applied to this order if you have read the book before or have access to it. The Book is: Booth,K.K.,Whicker, L.G., Wyman, T.D. (2014) Medical Assisting Administration and Clinical Procedure with Anatomy and Physiology. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.

There is 12 system each. Each system is written and required 2 pages each etc. The rest you can find out after you read it. Your task is to research and complete a disease report that will include the following: Again you can read to find out.

Make sure you do the format requirement. Each written system must be exactly two pages each. Pleased review all enclosed document.

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1 document ia instruction. Second document is rubric. Third document is APA guide.

Enclosed documents are as followed: The college APA guide, The assignment instruction paper, and lastly a grading Rubric. Pleased read all question carefully, precisely, and accurately. Full instruction is attach and explained in the document. The first document is what is the instruction in completing as well as question inside it. The second one is the college APA guide that must be follow. And lastly is the grading rubric that you must exceed the expectation on the grading requirement.

Make sure to only applied to this order if you have read the book before or have access to it. The Book is: Booth,K.K.,Whicker, L.G., Wyman, T.D. (2014) Medical Assisting Administration and Clinical Procedure with Anatomy and Physiology. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.

The read and review complete detail enclosed. You will have two to three filled content pages only, not counting the title page and reference. However those must be a reference page, double spaced, Times New Roman etc. Pleased read full requirement in the attachment.

Two pages will be filled with content only and the third page is reference page only. All reference must be in an in text citation.

You will write on the Musculoskeletal System

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compare and contrast the fiction of John McGahern and Claire Keegan, focusing specifically on one short story by each writer. Your essay should attend to the issues of form and language, as well as theme and context

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Two-Variable Inequality

Read the following instructions in order to complete this assignment and review the example of how to complete the math required for this assignment:

Read problem 46 on page 240 of Elementary and Intermediate Algebra.

Assign a variable to each type of rocker Ozark Furniture makes.

Write a linear inequality which incorporates the given information of total board feet and the board feet required for each type of rocker.

On scratch paper, draw a graph of the inequality so that you have this visual to go by as you discuss the graph in your writing. A scanned copy of this graph may be attached with your essay, but is not required.

Write a two- to three-page paper that is formatted in APA style and according to the Math Writing Guide. Format your math work as shown in the Instructor Guidance and be concise in your reasoning. In the body of your essay, do the following:

Demonstrate your solution to the above problem, making sure to include all mathematical work.

Describe what this graph looks like. Include information about the intercepts, the type of line needed, direction of the line, and region(s) shaded to fulfill the inequality. Any details which are pertinent to know about the graph should be mentioned.

Evaluate the findings in this graph. Pick a point in the shaded area and give its coordinates, and then discuss what those numbers mean in terms of rockers and board feet of lumber. Pick a point outside of the shaded area and do the same thing. Pick a point right on the line and discuss the same details. Be specific.

Apply the linear inequality to solve the following problem: a chain furniture store faxes an order for 175 modern rocking chairs and 125 classic rocking chairs. Will Ozark Furniture be able to fill this order with the current lumber on hand? If yes, how much lumber will they have left? If no, how much more lumber would they need to fill the order? Explain your answers.

For information regarding APA samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center, within the Learning Resources tab on the left navigation toolbar.

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Analyze the poem “When i was growing up by Nellie Wong” in terms of intersectionality. Base your interpretation on a close reading of the texts, support your thesis with textual evidence (citations from the article or book or movie) and use clear and precise prose to convince the reader. You might find there to be a lack of understanding of intersectionality. Incorporate your discoveries using detail and description in order to create an in-depth and developed response. When using articles from Shaw and Lee, make sure that you identify the author of the article, as opposed to the editors (Shaw and Lee). Each article in Shaw/Lee is by a different author and would count as a text.

This paper should be 1000 words (not including the “Works Cited” page). It should be submitted in WORD or rtf format.

No outside research is expected, required or desired. Use the texts assigned in this class.

Use MLA or APA format and all college writing conventions (correct spelling and grammar, etc.). You must have a “Works Cited” page and parenthetical citations.

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Annotated Bibliography

The purpose of writing an annotated bibliography is to learn more about a topic. It is excellent preparation for writing a research paper. Collecting sources for a research paper is useful, but when you do an annotated bibliography, you read each source more carefully. You read critically instead of just collecting information. This process helps you to gain a good perspective on what research says about your topic. You understand the issues involved and are more easily able to develop your own point of view.

Here are the steps to follow:
1.1. Choose one of the following general topics to research. If you are also taking ESL 51 with me, you should select the topic you will use for your research paper in that class.

•• immigration in the U.S.
•• racism and discrimination in the US
•• distracted driving
•• GMOs/genetically modified food

•2. You will first need to narrow your topic. Here is a link to a page that will help you see how to narrow your topic: liblearn.osu.edu/courses/english110/old%20stuff/narrow_topic.ppt

Sometimes doing research first will give you some ideas for how you can narrow your topic by exposing you to new ideas.

3. Research sources for your topic. Look for a variety of types of sources: books, magazines, articles. They should be reliable sources (not Wikipedia). It is helpful to use the campus library or online library sources. You need a minimum of five sources for this assignment.

3. Mark down the bibliographical information for each source. Refer to the chapter on MLA in A Writer’s Reference for the correct information needed.

4. Read each source carefully and write a summary of it. Here are some questions to consider as you are doing this part of the assignment. What are the main arguments? What is the point of this book or article? What topics are covered? If someone asked what this article/book is about, what would you say?

5. Evaluate each source. Think about these questions when doing this part of the assignment. Is it a useful source? How does it compare with other sources in your bibliography? Is the information reliable? Is the source biased or objective? What is the goal of this source? Does it change how you think about the topic?

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Assignment 2: Business Financing and the Capital Structure

Businesses have to make many financial decisions that have a direct impact on operations and the ability to successfully compete in the marketplace. Base your writing on the information from the course coupled with information located in the Strayer databases or Internet.

Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:

Assume that you are financial advisor to a business. Describe the advice that you would give to the client for raising business capital using both debt and equity options in today’s economy. Outline the major advantages and disadvantages of each option.
Summarize the advice that you would give the client on selecting an investment banker to assist the business in raising this capital.
Explain the historical relationships between risk and return for common stocks versus corporate bonds. Explain the manner in which diversification helps in risk reduction in a portfolio. Support response with actual data and concepts learned in this course.
Use at least one (1) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not quality as academic resources. However, you may use data sources, such as Yahoo Finance.
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:

Describe the characteristics and valuation of stocks and bonds, and how each is a key component in the financing of corporations.
Describe the key elements of the securities markets, and how the markets drive financial transactions, decision making, and risk analysis.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in finance.
Write clearly and concisely about finance using proper writing mechanics

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After providing your report to the professor in Assignment 2, the country’s governing body asks you to return to the country and testify in the court proceedings. While you are abroad, your professor asks you to report on the court proceedings and correctional system.

Use the Internet or Strayer databases to research court proceedings and the correctional system in the same country you selected in Assignment 2.

Write a three to five (3-5) page paper in which you:

1. Analyze both the court system’s likely view on the accused’s rights, as well as the court system’s likely treatment of the defendant during trial proceedings. Provide support for the analysis.
2. Assuming the accused is ultimately sentenced to a term of imprisonment, depict the most likely experience the defendant will have within the country’s prison system. Provide justification for your view of the country’s prison system.
3. Expose two (2) ethical concerns you witnessed regarding the country’s court and correctional systems.
4. Provide one (1) recommendation for change within each of the systems (court and correctional). Provide justification for the recommendations.
5. Use at least four (4) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify 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:
•Evaluate and explain ethical issues inherent in criminal justice systems.
•Differentiate the role of courts in various societies and in international context.
•Compare international perspectives on corrections and criminal punishment, including comparative sentencing typologies.
•Use technology and information resources to research comparative perspectives in criminal justice.
•Write clearly and concisely about criminal justice topics using proper writing mechanics and APA style conventions.

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