Identify the context of the article: author, title, original source, audience, purpose. The first time you mention an author, use his or her full name; after that, use last name only.

Body paragraphs
3-5 paragraphs covering 3 sources(20 points per source)
Explain why you began your research with a specific source; in other words, explain the reason(s) you started with this source as opposed to another source that you researched. The first time you mention an author, use his or her full name; after that, use last name only.
Summarize the source concisely.
Respond to the sources ideas that are most relevant to your problem or issue. Note your own viewpoint and other possible views about the issue. (For instance, if you tend to agree with the authors position, mention one or two arguments that oppose that position.)
Use quotations sparingly (if at all), and document them according to MLA format 8th edition
Conclusion
No more than 8 lines
Provide closure for your discussion.
Avoid simply restating the articles main idea. Instead, explain your current thinking about the topic or issue based on this article. Also, identify areas youd want to research more.

What ideas or theories guided the authors in their research?

2. What questions did the authors ask in their research?
3. What were the authors hypotheses? How were the hypotheses justified on the basis of background research and theory?
4. What was the population of interest? How representative was the sample?
5. For each experiment, what were the independent variables? Why were these variables manipulated?
6. What were the dependent variables and how were they measured?
7. How did the results support or not support the authors hypothesis?
8. What were the authors conclusions?
9. Did the study have any weaknesses (e.g., confounding variables, ambiguity in the operational definition of variables, etc.)?
10. Were the results explained by any alternative hypotheses?Papers will only be accepted in the following format: The paper should be approximately 3.5 pages long.
All margins should be exactly 1 inch.
The font type should be Times or Times New Roman and the font size should be 12.
The paragraph format should be double space.
The title of the paper should be 1 line consisting of the paper number, course number, and your name. For example, Paper 1, Psyc2014-11, Taylor SwiftEach paper is worth 10 points. Your grade will assess the extent to which you apply knowledge acquired in the course in interpreting, describing, and assessing the article. Grading will be guided by the following rubric: 9-10 A, exceeds expectations: Demonstrates sophisticated ability to apply relevant research concepts in interpreting study; identifies and clearly explains main strengths and weaknesses of study in way that reflects well-developed understanding of and critical thinking about good and bad research practice.
8-9 B, meets expectations: Demonstrates good ability to apply relevant research concepts in interpreting study; identifies and clearly explains several of the main strengths and weaknesses of study.
7-8 C, marginal: Demonstrates limited ability to apply relevant research concepts in interpreting study; identifies and explains some obvious strengths or weaknesses of study but evaluation of study is superficial.
6-7 D, below expectations: Demonstrates little ability to apply relevant research concepts in interpreting study; does not identify and clearly explain strengths and weaknesses of study.
5-6 F, not acceptable

The Importance of the Mines Act of 1842

Choose one act since the 16th century (chosen was the Mines Act) and describe its importance in history and the effect it had on social reform. Mention the industrial revolution and the role it played.
Essay must include :
Introduction (what the paper is about and thesis)
Bodies: paragraphs to add something new to the overall thesis. (3-4 different bodies).
Conclusion: Summarise main points, state opinion on the theme of the paper, and how the paper supported or proved your conclusion remarks (why the act was important).

Low-cost green Lumber Construction

Explain the importance of the material/method that you selected. What are
going to be covered? Describe organization of the report.
4. Main body about 10 to 12 pages (including tables, graphs, figures each taking not
more than half a page) (50 points, see breakdown below). The way you organize the main
body of your paper depends on the choice of your topic.
a. Suitable headings/ subheadings/ organization (10 points)
b. Effort in research using multiple sources (10 points)
c. Quality and value of information (10 points)
d. Quality of Tables, Figures, Graphs (10 points) (total space devoted to these should not
exceed 20% of the paper)
e. Quality of your own analysis based on the information (10 points)
5. Conclusions 2 pages (10 points)
compare the selected material with other alternatives, explain when and where you think the
selected material could (not) be used, important considerations when working with this
material, prospect of future use of this material in the construction industry, etc.
6. References (alphabetical order) in correct format 1 to 2 pages (5 points)
Must have been cited in the introduction, body, and conclusions of the paper properly. Must
use correct and consistent format.use this book for reference Low-cost green lumber construction by Leigh Seddon and similar books to like that please be more precise.

Is culture relevant in the production of useful knowledge? Explain Henrichs statement that we dont have culture because we are smart, but were smart because we have culture.

What are the consequences of his findings for the idealized figure of the modern rational individual?2. Discuss the idea that what Weber said about objectivity in the social sciences can also be applied to the natural sciences under the light of the findings of quantum mechanics. In your answer, consider the possibility of opening up to the validity of other types of knowledge beyond science and discuss this with respect to one specific example of an alternative type of knowledge. Can our beliefs condition/determine what we know?3. Why have there been so many critical reactions to a scientific kind of knowledge of human life and experience? Answer this question by sketching the many posts in contemporary human sciences and then engage in an in-depth discussion of one such post reaction to modernity or positivism.4. How do theory and facts intersect in the production of knowledge in the social sciences? How do the two meaning systems work and how do explanation and interpretation interact, according to Reed? Make sure you illustrate your answer with specific examples from social theory and social life.5. Alternatively, you can come up with your own question that must relate to the topics covered in this part of the course. Make sure you talk to me about your question and submit it to me at least three full days before submitting your essay.

Big Data, Data Science, & Data Mining

Your cousin, Elise, is in high school and is starting to think about college. She seems to have strong skills in math and science. She has heard the buzz about big data, analytics, data mining, etc., but doesnt really understand all of the jargon. Write her a letter (1.5 2 pages single spaced) explaining (at least) the following topics and how they might lead to a career in finance/insurance for her.Topics: Big Data, Data Science, Data Mining, Data-Driven Decision Making