CONVENTIONAL OR ONLINE MATERIAL: TEACHERS’ AND STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS IN AN ENGLISH FOUNDATION PROGRAMME

Please work on the uploaded file and keep the track review mode enabled so I can see what changes that you will do to the file <>. Also, would like you to highlight those areas that you added/updated/changed.. etc. in yellow highlight color. This order required to be done by Top Professional Writer in this Field to edit, proof read, check on this Dissertation work which has been done and edited over so many orders with BestEssays, but the quality and adherence to feedback comments/requirements as detailed in the Joint Feedback Report of the Two Examiners/Markers in the file, which I’m uploading here too and labelled<<_0__0-JOINT_Report_Feedback_by_the_Two_Examiners_-_Final.docx>>, and previous orders instructions where not followed or done to the exact details of the requirements. Where even the work done by last writer was not at the required level, so please feel free to change and correct, if required. 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So it will be either Pass or Fail for efforts of 4 years which now depends only on your vigilant sense to follow and attend every bits of the feedback in <<_0__0-JOINT_Report_Feedback_by_the_Two_Examiners_-_Final.docx>>. Please, ensure that the word limit is maintained too; as its (50,000 +/-10%) for this dissertation. Below is the Feedback Details: between the two dashed lines: ======================================================================== Title of thesis: Conventional or Online Materials: Teachers’ and Students’ Perceptions in an English Foundation Programme SECTION A: Report on the Thesis 1. Give below a clear indication of the subject matter of the thesis and your assessment of it. The examiners felt that this was a viable topic, particularly in the students context. The student gathered meaningful data from a section of Foundation level students, to understand their learning preferences in relation to more independently accessed Moodle activities and more traditional teacher-supported use of paper-based textbooks. At the time of submission, there were a number of shortcomings (detailed below) which were currently preventing explicit contributions to be highlighted with appropriate and suitable criticality. While there is no re-writing of full chapters needed, there are substantial revisions through changes to be made, some of which are recurrent and apply throughout the entire thesis. In the following, we are presenting the core aspects that will need revision: A. Context: This is an important over-arching theme, so that the reader can fully understand the context in which this study is set, which needs addressing through additional explanation and detail in the following ways: A1. Provide context to the study in the initial chapter, in terms of outlining the role of the language centre (LC) within the university, and the role of the university within Oman. A2. Bring out the Omani context throughout the thesis at the moment, there is inadequate (virtually no) reference to it. The Omani context will be helpful in identifying why certain materials might be considered new or innovative (when an understanding of traditional teaching and learning, the important influence of the Islamic learning culture on recitation and memorisation, is explained), but will also help in the literature review, findings, and recommendations, to bring in relevant contextual literature to map the study against. A3. Overall, the literature context needs to be acknowledged as a matter of criticality arguing for applicability of usefulness of studies within context (e.g. indicating where studies were done in Western countries, etc.). A4. Through contextualising the study throughout, it will be easier to explain and justify some currently sweeping statements and generalisations (e.g. new/conventional methods, curriculum design, etc.) including: On page 1, new learning forms should be explained through the Omani context. On page 5, the perception of teachers and students towards curriculum design. On page 12, the meaning of levels 1, 2, 3 and 4 needs to be stated. On page 158, what brick and mortar methods are should be clarified. B. Framework The framework currently proposed does not seem a good fit for the study we suggest that a section is added in the discussion or conclusion where you critically engage with this problem, and potentially disregard the framework, rather than not referring to it at all. It is legitimate there to acknowledge that when the study was conducted, the framework did not apply in the same way as expected; alternatively it is possible to show how the framework would need to be amended in order to match the findings of your study. C. Methodology There are a number of additions needed to the methodology, all of which are fairly straightforward: C1. An addition to your ethics section which explains you have your institutions approval to use its name in your thesis, and acknowledgement that participants have received a pseudonym. C2. Clarity about sample state the total number of questionnaires going out and returned. This clarity needs to continue throughout the findings and discussion chapters, always stating clearly in data tables and figures how many responses there were to individual questions (N-values), so that readers can understand what the percentages given are in reference to. C3. A section (supported by literature) on language choice and translation of questionnaires and schedules and their responses, as it relates to this study. C4. On page 82, the meaning of the sentence starting This will help in achieving reliability and validity is not clear. The reader needs to understand how this will be achieved, and how actions taken will affect either reliability, or validity, or both. C5. On page 100, the meaning of the sentence beginning To address the limitations, the researcher is not clear. More detail is needed here to explain how this was achieved. D. Findings There are no additional changes to be made, but we re-iterate that A2 and C2 (above) must continue to be applied throughout the study. E. Conclusion Again, conclusions and recommendations need to be presented with reference to the Omani context. The entire thesis needs a careful read-through and adjustment in terms of clarifying, justifying or supporting statements which are currently without context, sweeping, or fuzzy. These include: On page 3, the meaning of how prompted is not clear. On page 5, statements need to be substantiated, such as all learning activities are only effective when the teacher and the learner engage in direct reciprocal interaction. On pages 8 and 12, the relevance of the Corbin and Strauss reference needs to be checked. On page 12, the Internet does not provide learning resources, it provides access to them. On page 13, the origin of tech-savvy Millennials needs to be cited. On page 16, the date of the Anderson and Garrison reference needs to be included. On page 28, give examples of among others or omit this phrase. On page 31, the meaning of the sentence beginning Behaviourism is the American psychology, is not clear. On page 32, the meaning of the sentence beginning However, this theory is not effective to learning is not clear. On page 32, the meaning of environments hypothesis is not clear. On page 33, proof that Supporters of behaviourism start to introduce low-level cognitive skills needs to be stated. On page 34, the meaning of an external online environment cannot provide a similar magnitude of the effects of learner learning is not clear. On page 35, the meaning of the theory involves coming up with students is not clear. On page 36, the meaning of The historical application of psychological approaches to learning was inconsistent is not clear. On page 38, the meaning of the toe of problems is not clear. On page 39, the meaning of because activities students will in their adulthood depends is not clear. On page 43, the meaning of both models possess a considerable amount of workload and can be equally efficient is not clear. On page 52, the use of online audio spoken words should be considered. On page 67, how technology can be part of the learning process needs to be detailed and discussed more. On page 69, it is not clear that level of supervision is reduced; this statement needs to be substantiated with data from the study. On page 79, the amount of money spent on learning resources needs to be supported or referenced. On page 113, this text should perhaps be in the next chapter. On page 114, the initial text should refer to chapter 3 and not chapter 4. On page 115, in what way Knowing perceptions is an eye opener should be described and exemplified more. On page 128, the differences in the figure do not appear to be significant. This needs to be identified if possible and discussed. On page 136, the meaning of the sentence beginning The high dislike is not clear. On page 136, the meaning of with no big consideration is not clear. On page 138, the table referred to in the text is not included. On page 145, it is not clear that This explains why most students. On page 147, the statement that the majority of the interviewed participants is not clear. Clarify how many this refers to. On page 176, the interview quote is repeated from an earlier section. On page 178, the statement technology provides learners with skills seems to have some exceptions, which should be considered here, or the statement should be substantiated with evidence from the study. On page 187, the argument for generalisation cannot be made on the basis of the sample size. Surely difference is important here, as has been argued earlier, and not generalisation. You do not need to try to generalise; case study evidence stands as it is, and it is up to the reader to consider generalisation in their context. Throughout the thesis there is a need to check and correct at a spelling, punctuation, word and grammatical level, such as: the verb forms associated with data (a plural word); standardisation of capitals for titles and sub-titles; use of capitals in the main text; missing words; use of commas rather than semi-colons; semi-colons missing; consistent use of curly inverted commas; use of commas; hyphenated words; use of inverted commas; expansion of acronyms where these are first used; full forms of words such as laboratories and examinations; the style of referencing in the main text needs to be consistent; use of question marks; use of the; use of besides; spacing between paragraphs; consistent use of verb tenses; appropriate page breaks; use of colons; use of words rather than numbers at the start of sentences; clear references to figures and tables in the text; use of n values for figures and tables; avoiding use of colloquial phrases; and consistent formats for details in the reference list. These details are shown clearly on the marked-up copies provided by the examiners. The language selected for grammar or spelling checking should be set to UK English. This will ensure that the two UK English spelling forms of the words programme and program are clear, and their difference can be understood. 2. Is the mode of presentation of the thesis satisfactory? At the point of submission, there were a significant number of typographical, grammatical, and punctuation errors, as well as some inaccuracy of data presentation, which will need to be addressed before the final submission. ================================================ As stated that you have to read over and proof read the work; specifically once it comes to the: A. “Content” – (In Which you need to ensure that changes made by you do cover all the points requested by the two markers in the Joint report file uploaded to the order labelled <<_0__0-JOINT_Report_Feedback_by_the_Two_Examiners_-_>> B. Grammar is perfectly right. C. Spellings are perfectly right. D. Typos are eliminated. E. Punctuation are perfectly right. F. References are perfectly right. G. Table of Content is perfectly right. etc.. Finally, if you have any clarification please ask.
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Critically evaluate, in relation to the common law duty of care, the liability of accountants for negligent mistakes made when producing accounts with particular reference to the recent collapse of Carillion.

The Assessed Essay Question Critically evaluate, in relation to the common law duty of care, the liability of accountants for negligent mistakes made when producing accounts with particular reference to the recent collapse of Carillion. Students should consider using the key word approach to reading essay questions. This approach looks for three key features in any essay question. Namely The knowledge key words (KKW) The relevancy key words (RKW) The instructional key words (IKW)

Active versus Passive Investing and the role of Smart Beta

Portfolio Management Please read the following three papers for the research paper Whats in your smart beta portfolio? Fleeting Alpha Shooting the Messenger Requirement: attempt to answer and explore the following questions in essay. What is active versus passive debate and how does that relate to todays investment landscape? What are the contributing factors to the rise of passive investing? How have alpha and beta been traditionally defined? Where do factors fit in that definition? What does the rise and proliferation of smart beta mean for traditional passive investing? How has factor based investing blurred the lines between active and passive? With factor based investing gaining traction, how are investors now viewing what constitutes alpha versus beta?

explain the impact that the merger is expected to have on these companies. For example, will jobs be cut or outsourced when the merger concludes? Will the merger re-energize the company perhaps through more globalization for the acquired companies? Are there any tax savings?

1. Net income and revenue for last three years must be included for the acquiring company and the acquired company. (You should provide an analysis of profitability and sales growth between your merger companies and/or between your merger companies and rival companies). 2. Where available you must evaluate the stock prices immediately before and after the merger is announced. 3. The paper should describe whether the companies are in a perfectly competitive, monopolistically competitive, oligopolistic or monopoly industry with supporting documentation for your evaluation. 5. You should describe whether the products sold by the firm are price elastic or not, whether the products are necessities or luxury goods and whether there are any major cross elasticities between the firms products and other products. 6. You should describe the role that globalization and government regulation plays in affecting the firms behavior. 7. You must select which of the two mergers which your team was assigned to review is the best from an investment perspective and support your selection with a detailed analysis The clarity of your teams writing and in class presentation will determine a significant portion of your grade. During your presentation, keep the material concise and to the point. Feedback on your presentation should help you submit a better written paper. For your written paper, please be sure that sentences are coherent and that each paragraph follows from the previous paragraph. Team papers require careful editing to avoid duplication of ideas or presentation of inconsistent ideas in the same paper. You may want to elect someone to play the editing role for the team.

The Norse myths of the Eddas were the source of Viking culture, and in turn, the Viking culture itself produced many Norse myths. Using specific examples from Norse myths and your research, examine Viking culture and how it may have evolved from these myth

Formulate an argument THESIS STATEMENT for your topic. (TIP: the key argument and main ideas may be apparent in the topic itself). Then using the argument structure of process analysis, develop the argument. To examine your main ideas, you will use myth both as basis of the argument and also as supporting evidence. In other words, depending on your topic, the key argument may be about a myth, and the main ideas for this topic can be supported by additional evidence from other myths. You must also use other scholarly and critical sources as evidence and support of the main ideas. In total you are required to use at least six-seven sources, and at least four of these need to be scholars views. This paper will be in MLA format. Therefore, not only must it be in MLA manuscript style but also it must have accurate in-text citations and a Works Cited.
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Sexuality, Ethics, and Public Health Review Exploring the Dimensions of Human Sexuality Systems thinking for social change.

Read Exploring the Dimensions of Human Sexuality to prepare for this week’s discussion and future assignments. o Chapter 21: Sexual Consumerism o Chapter 22: Sexual Ethics, Morality, and the Law Watch Questions of Good, Evil, Right and Wrong Are Commonly Thought Unanswerable by Science (00:23:06) (opens in new window) to prepare for this week’s discussion and future assignments. https://www.ted.com/talks/sam_harris_science_can_show_what_s_right Discussion | Sexuality, Ethics, and Public Health Review To prepare for this discussion, review the assigned reading for the week as well as: How to End a Major Public Health Problem | Evan Ernst | TEDxFSU (00:19:28) (opens in new window) https://www.youtube.com/embed/BevT2Cz-b7k?rel=0&autoplay=1&iv_load_policy=3 The #1 Public Health Issue Doctors Aren’t Talking About | Lissa Rankin | TEDxFargo (00:19:38) (opens in new window) https://www.youtube.com/embed/s2hLhWSlOl0?rel=0&autoplay=1&iv_load_policy=3 HIV Prevalence, Risky Behaviors, and Discrimination Experiences Among Transgender Women in Cambodia: Descriptive Findings from a National Integrated Biological and Behavioral Survey (opens in new window) https://bmcinthealthhumrights.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12914-017-0122-6 Respond The fundamental objective of public health must be to promote the health of all persons for the good of the entire population in a manner that promotes dignity and respect regardless of sex, gender, race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. While this is a straightforward intention, public health often encounters significant ethical dilemmas that result primarily from complex conflicts intertwined in individual, political, and community interests. Due to the private nature of sexual behavior and the social stigma of certain sexual practices, ethical challenges remain in public health practice and attempts to address issues gender/domestic violence and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). 1. What alternative ways of examining the ethics of STD prevention and control in both public health practice and in the delivery of healthcare. 2. How could public health leverage a holistic approach to include the human dimension to engage politicians, faith-based organizations, and community leaders in addressing the ethics of sexuality and gender issues in society? Discuss Respond to the initial prompt with a substantive post by the first deadline. Discussion Requirements Initial Posts: 250-300 words o Reference at least 2 scholarly resources o APA formatted references in posts
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What is it that you most think about when you are alone with your own thoughts? Your concerns might be very “local,” like what if your kids don’t get into Campus School, or you may be concerned about something much more global, like whether ISIS is going to take over the world.

Your concern might be “small,” like what if Santa doesn’t bring me that Tory Burch purse that I NEED, or something much bigger–a health issue of your own or with a parent. After you’ve settled on a topic, choose two or three of the texts that we’ve read this semester and find passages in them that speak to what you’re getting at in your paper. So, your paper will be at least two and not more than three pages long. It must be done in MLA format, and it must incorporate quotations from your sources. If you’ve forgotten MLA format, remember that Purdue’s OWL website is excellent resource. Readings: -Love The Lady With The Dog by Anton Chekhov A Rose For Emily by William Faulkner -Family Sonnys Blues by James Baldwin The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins -Work Bartleby, The Scrivener by Herman Melville Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller -Coming of Age Araby by James Joyce A&P by John Updike A Doll House by Henrik Ibsen
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The Female Reproductive System Objectives Identify the anatomical structures of the male and female reproductive systems

Explain the menstrual cycle Explain the physiology of reproduction Assignment Overview This practice exercise allows students to review the major organs of the female reproductive system. Deliverables A table of the reproductive system Step 1 Create a table. Create a table that identifies the structures of the female reproductive system and defines the functions of each structure using images from the Internet. Be very clear in your descriptions. Step 2 Add to your table. Using the information in your textbook, add the phases of the menstrual cycle to the table you created in Step 1. Your goal is to identify the physiological processes in each phase of the cycle. Be creative. Use images, if you choose.

Assess the health care industrys relative size and growth rate in the economy.

2. Identify at least one newsworthy macroeconomic indicator or policy that is important for the industry to monitor, e.g., GDP, unemployment, inflation rates, interest rates, trade policy, government taxation and spending decisions, and/or FED decisions. 3. Explain why this macroeconomic indicator or policy is important and how it may impact your selected industry. 4. Describe a recent trend in the macroeconomic indicator or policy. Include a graph, chart, or table that illustrates the observed trend. 5. Conclude with a forecast for the industry based on whether the trend identified in part 4 is expected to continue.