Final Research Essay

TOPIC: What’s the real story behind Vlad Dracula, the historical prince for whom the book is named?

**Annotated bibliography and proposal is attached to help assist you**

Goals: to demonstrate: 1) the ability to conduct responsible research, 2) the ability to cite sources appropriately, and 3) the ability to integrate researched information with your own ideas and commentary. Ten sources minimum.

This essay is to be 10-15 pages. It is worth 30% of your overall course grade.

You will create an essay of 10-15 pages (no more), complete with at least 10 sources.

Three or more of these sources must be published nonfiction books, available in physical form, and created by scholarly authors.

Five total sources must be scholarly/nonfiction/criticism.

Other sources may include magazine or newspaper articles, documentary films, websites, interviews, live presentations and performances, speeches, myths and legends, works of literature, pop culture texts, etc. Please remember that anything sourced from a holy book is to be presented as literature, and not as instructions for living or undeniably accurate history. Children’s literature and other pop culture works will not count towards your three book minimum.

Begin by researching a topic rather than forming a thesis. Many of you, probably most, will not know your ultimate thesis when you begin researching. This is one of the freedoms of a research paper: you start by exploring, then you figure out what you want to say about the things you’ve learned. Start with curiosity and enjoy the process—you may be very surprised by what you discover.

Have fun with this assignment. Pick a topic that interests you! Anything related to our course focus is acceptable (and feel free to go beyond film and literature). As with your previous essays, do not bend the class topic too far. Related topics I’ve seen which I believe are directly related to monstrosity: phobias, cannibalism, torture, murder, human trafficking and slavery, sexual “deviance,” etc. As always, fear must be distinct a factor. Do not write about a topic such as same-sex marriage (or, heaven help you, about Macklemore) simply because LGBT people are treated as “different” and “othered.” That’s not enough; we need to see some real monstrosity in here.

Always remember: a research paper should consist of no more than 20% quoted material.  The essay may contain up to 50% sourced material (including quoted and paraphrased). The other half of the essay is created from your ideas, comments, and insights into this subject and what others have said about it. Instead of setting out to prove something, think of yourself as joining a conversation/discussion about this topic, conducted through your sources. You are bringing together experts’ and casual fans’ knowledge and commentary and joining the conversation with your own insights. See whose ideas you can find to agree with you and which sources disagree with your opinions. Your sources should elevate, enliven, and illuminate this subject, rather than simply talk about it in terms of obvious facts, likes, and dislikes. We’ll discuss the evaluation of sources in more detail as the quarter goes on.

Some optional questions you may wish to consider:

*What is unclear, unconfirmed, or absent from a certain monster text, and how can you use what is there to draw conclusions?

*What metaphors are present? What is symbolic? Are you reminded of anything?

*How does a certain monster, story, or text reflect the culture (time, geography, and social trends) in which it was created?

*If someone were to disagree with you, what evidence would they have that you’re wrong or inaccurate? Can you refute this evidence to reinforce your argument?

As you write and revise your drafts, work on finding the balance between your own style and voice and a formal, academic tone. Do not erase your own excitement, curiosity, or sense of humor from this essay, but aspire to a more formal tone that includes all of these aspects of your own style. You may write in first person, but limit this. Do not focus on personal experiences, but rather your ideas and analyses.

It can be difficult to maintain focus and organization in an essay this long. For this reason, you will have three drafts instead of two. Build your essay, change the order of your points, and let it evolve as it needs to. Your thesis may be located at any point within the first two pages or on the final page, but it must be placed logically in a way that helps make your point, and the thesis should be obvious and recognizable.

If you write about one of our texts from class (including Dracula and The Elephant Man), it can count as one of your sources, but the books won’t count towards your three book minimum (because they’re fiction, of course). Dictionaries do not count at all towards the minimum sources (although they should be cited if you quote from them), and neither does Wikipedia or any other wiki website. Wiki sites are an excellent starting point for research, but not a source by themselves.

It is essential that you demonstrate the ability to conduct research and cite it responsibly and accurately. If your final essay does not demonstrate these requirements, you will not pass the class.

 

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“Problem Solving Interview Question” Please respond to the following:

• Respond to this typical interview question: Describe a specific example in which you utilized problem solving strategies to resolve a problem in the real world. Make sure to carefully explain what specific problem solving strategies you have used. Provide your references.
• Provide your feedback from the perspective of an interview coach to at least one classmate.

 

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Part 1: Primary Task

Within the Discussion Forum area, write in no less than 150 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Cleaning and sanitizing are two separate steps that are an important part of reducing microorganisms in a food establishment. The purpose of cleaning is to remove food residue, dirt and grease and other types of soil from surfaces. The purpose of sanitization is to reduce the number of microorganisms to a safe level. Microorganisms are destroyed by the use of very hot water, steam or chemical sanitizer.

• Explain the proper 3-compartment dishwashing sink station setup.
• Describe the proper procedure for washing items manually in each compartment.
• Identify the proper water temperatures for the wash and sanitation sinks.
• Include an example of:
• The item to be cleaned.
• How it is to be cleaned or sanitized.
• How much time is to be allowed for the task.
• The chemicals that are use, including the amounts needed (when applicable).
• The contact time that should be allowed.

 

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This is a two-part assignment. 

The first part is on Operations, Technology, and Management plans. 

The second part is on Ethics plan. 

Here is the breakdown:

1.  Operations plan: 1 – 2 pages
2.  Technology plan: 1 – 2 pages
3.  Management plan: 1 – 2 pages
4.  Ethics plan: 3 – 5 pages
5.  Business plan: 15 – 20 pages (I already completed this by copying and pasting from previous assignments, but I need to add 2 more pages)

Please let me know if there is anything that you’d like me to upload. 

Assignment requirements begin here. 

PART 1

For this assignment, you will use the “NAB Company Portfolio” (attached) to consider the operations, technology, management, and organization for your company.

Write a three to six (3-6) page paper in which you provide the following information below.

Operations Plan (1 – 2 pages)

Note: Remember to assign a dollar amount to each operational cost you find, as you will need these figures for your income statement and cash flow in Week 8.

1. Create an operations plan for your NAB company using the template in the text as a guide (p. 214 | Operations Plan Preparation Form – Click here for help accessing a specific page number in your eBook). Extract appropriate information from the NAB Company portfolio, where applicable. Other required items in the template should be filled in using your personal preferences.
2. Provide a rationale for the competitive advantages section using appropriate functional-level and business-level strategies to explain the competitive advantages.
   • Note: Much of the research pertaining to the hints provided here can be found in the NAB company portfolio.
   • Hints: Consider whether you will rent or buy your facilities or outsource production to an existing company.
   • Hints: One of your biggest expenses as a startup non-alcoholic beverage company will be transitioning from a small batch prototype of your beverage to production on a large scale. Research the equipment you will need (vats, refrigerators, burners, ovens, bottling equipment, and so on), whether you will rent or buy, how you will maintain and clean it, and so forth. Consider how you will ensure quality control. What capacity do you intend to reach?
   • Hints: Deliberate your inventory control. Where do your supplies come from and what is your turnaround time to produce your beverage once you have received an order?
   • Hints: Consider your distribution method. Refer back to your notes for the SWOT analysis assignment in Week 2 of class.
   • Hints: How will you stay abreast of new developments in your industry? What new products do you have in development now, in addition to your flagship product?
3. Describe your research and development activities and explain how they will contribute to the company.

Technology Plan (1 – 2 pages)

1. Create a technology plan for your NAB company using the template in the text as a guide (p. 227 | Technology Plan Preparation Form ). Extract appropriate information from the NAB Company portfolio, where applicable. Other required items in the template should be filled in using your personal preferences.
2. Provide a rationale for the personnel needs section by incorporating appropriate functional-level strategies.
   • Hints: Consider the type of technology your company will use to conduct the following activities: manage personnel; take, fulfill, and track orders; manage inventory; communicate with customers and provide customer service; and produce your beverage.

Management & Organization (1 – 2 pages)

1. Create a management plan for your NAB company using the template in the text as a guide (p. 248 | Management Plan Preparation Form ). Extract appropriate information from the NAB Company portfolio, where applicable. Other required items in the template should be filled in using your personal preferences.
2. Using the flow charts on p. 242 as a guide, outline your company’s management hierarchy. Note: Charts or diagrams must be imported / included in the MS Word document.
3. Provide a rationale for the management structure and style section by incorporating appropriate functional-level strategies.

PART 2

Write an approximately fifteen to twenty (15-20) page draft of your business plan in which you:

1. Revise the components of the following previously submitted sections based on the feedback you have received.
   1. 1. Company Description (Assignment 1)
      2. Industry Analysis and Trends (Assignment 1)
      3. Strategic Position & Risk Assessment (Assignment 1)
      4. Target Market (Assignment 2)
      5. Competition (Assignment 2)
      6. Marketing Plan & Sales Strategy (Assignment 2)

1. Create an Ethics & Social Responsibility Plan.

Note: The Ethics & Social Responsibility plan should account for approximately three to five (3-5) pages of the Business Plan Draft.

1. 1. Describe the ways in which your company is committed to being a good corporate citizen.
   • • Hints: Consider the following areas:
       • Creating jobs
       • Following the laws of every jurisdiction in which your company operates
       • Fair and honest treatment of employees
       • Non-discrimination of employees and increasing diversity of your work force
     • Hints: If your company is designed as a social venture—in which you have a primary purpose of achieving a social or environmental goal—describe what that goal is and what aspects of your company are designed to reach that goal. Provide a rationale for why you have or why you have not chosen this to be a social venture.

1. 1. Discuss how your company’s activities will affect the environment and identify the steps you will take to mitigate any negative impacts.
   • • Hints: As a beverage company, consider such issues as your choice of packaging, disposal of bottles / packages by consumers, and your use of resources, such as water in areas where water may be scarce. 

1. 1. Determine any health issues / claims related to the product you are making, whether negative or positive. Suggest the strategy your company will use to mitigate any negative issues, and to ensure any positive claims are true.

1. 1. Many beverage products have negative health impacts on certain segments of a population (e.g., children, pregnant mothers, etc.). Suggest your company’s plan, through advertising, distribution, and / or other methods, to target and reach only appropriate market segments.

 

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Accounting Budget problem ; Must be done in Excel.

 

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