1.      Post a substantive reply to the thread of at least two classmates.  A substantive reply includes at least 100 words analyzing the initial thread as well as adding to the research and concepts put forth in that thread.  The goal is to create meaningful discussion.  To simply restate the idea already put forth or to concur with the first reply is not adding substantial discussion.  That is why it is good to do additional outside research. 

2.     Make sure to copy and paste the discussion board and DB responses within the dialogue box within the discussion board thread and attach the DB and DB responses as a word attachment to the thread for each assignment.

Discussion criteria for this assignment are fulfilled when you have posted one thread (concerning your key term) and two replies (one each to two classmates’ threads). Make sure to provide scholarly and educational material and work that is engaging and substantive. Simply meeting the minimum requirements earns one only the minimum grade.

Regarding plagiarism: Plagiarism will not be tolerated.  The results of plagiarizing a paper or parts of a paper will be a zero on the paper, an F in the class, or expulsion from the school. 

In addition trying to use pre-written papers (from another class, etc.) for this class’s assignments will result in a very low grade if the paper does not address the requirements as outlined in the syllabus.  If you did research for another class and want to use part of that research in an assignment for this class, that’s perfectly okay.  Just make sure you address all the discussion topics and requirements as specified in the syllabus.

Any form of plagiarism, including cutting and pasting, will result in zero (0) points for the entire assignment, plus a required 500-word written paper on the topic of plagiarism, in order to receive credit for any online activity. 

Here is part one of the assignment we talked about. Part two is coming next to you. Thank you for your help.

In the 12th century, literacy among women increased. Although literacy in Latin was still somewhat limited to specific social classes, literacy in local vernacular languages was increasingly common. Eleanor of Aquitaine established the city of Poiters as a center for a literary movement focused on the art of courtly love. The troubadour and the female counterpart, the trobairitz, used poetry to share stories of romantic longing and unattainable love.

This poetry represents the beginning of written expressions of love in the way romantic love continues to be perceived today. As the poetry of the troubadour or trobairitz was recorded, it was written in the vernacular of the day. In fact, the word romance derives from the word romans, the old French term for the vernacular language specific to the region. Having poetry and prose in the vernacular of the people allowed a much wider audience to access this romantic literature.

Initial Post: Write 100 words within the Discussion Board responding to the following questions. Create a substantive and clear post expressing your research, thoughts, and ideas:

• Discuss common characteristics of romantic or courtly love poems.
• What are your reactions to these expressions romantic love?
• Does the content of the poetry surprise you in any way?

Please be sure to include academic sources to support your information.

summarize store.

should be about on page. follow the summary with short paragraph explain what you think is the most important meaning of the story

A. Enter the following tasks, including the specified duration, specified predecessors, and specified resources. Tasks that are bolded are summary tasks and the indented tasks are sub-tasks. HW7 Tasks File. Make the Start date of the project: December 15^th, 2013.

B. Identify the Original Finish Date for the entire project. Save the baseline for the project.

C. You now have received the following update from the field:

            Items 1-20 completed on time

            Item 21 delayed as inspector was on vacation causing a 3-day delay, but now is complete.

            Item 24 Wallboard is 50% complete

            Item 25 Stairway is 65% complete

            Item 26 Since the painting contractor could not start on time he has now informed you that he has started another job and you will have to wait until it is done.  The new date he will be available to start is August 25^th, 2014.

            Item 28 the landscape crew says the raised garden material will not arrive on time and he is not able to start until August 29^th, 2014.

            Input the above data into project (do not change the baseline plan). Annotate reasons for schedule changes (e.g., inspector delay, painting). (Use the notes feature)

D. The customer wants to know if the walk-through date and final project completion date is on schedule. Is it? If not what are the dates?

E. The boss just called and said that the delay is unacceptable to the customer. What can you change to make the project finish on time? Remember to give good justification for the changes.

For your written response to B, D and E, submit a Word document. Remember to make your changes in response to E in the project.

Assignment 3.1: Determining Causes and Effects – Draft Version 
Due Week 7 and worth 150 points

Select one (1) of the following scenarios on which to focus your cause and effect paper. Research the topic and include credible sources to support claims. Identify your purpose clearly, incorporate audience needs, establish a desired tone, and organize information/claims effectively.

1.The President of Strayer University has asked you (a full time university professor) to write about the major causes and effects of stress on college students. The paper will be presented to senior administration in order to help students have a more positive college experience.

2. The director of your state unemployment agency has asked you (a public relations specialist) to write about the causes and effects of unemployment on an individual/family. The paper will be presented to the agency as they make decisions about reaching out to those who need jobs.

3. The CEO of Bank of America has asked you (a financial analyst) to write a paper on the causes and effects on not keeping a personal budget. The paper will be presented to the communications department of the company so they can create budget forms for customers.

Write a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you:

• Provide a clear thesis statement.
• Describe the major cause.
• Describe a leading second cause
• Describe two (2) economic effects of the cause..
• Describe two (2) effects on people.
• Develop a coherently structured paper with an introduction, body, and conclusion.
• Provide three (3) relevant and credible sources to support claims. 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; 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 page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Associate the features of audience, purpose, and text with various genres.
• Recognize the elements and correct use of a thesis statement.
• Recognize how to organize ideas with transitional words, phrases, and sentences.
• Incorporate relevant, correctly documented sources to substantiate claims.
• Apply the writing process to develop various writing genres.
• Write clearly and concisely about selected topics using proper writing mechanics.
• Use technology and information resources to research selected issues for this course.