Why do students procrastinate and what strategies help to avoid procrastination?

1. Goals of the Assignment
Your fourth and final paper assignment is to write an in-depth report about a topic of your own
choosing that is discussed in Ken Bains book, What the Best College Students Do. This topic
can be based on an aspect of teaching, learning, behavior, attitudes, etc. I encourage you to pick a
topic that you find interesting and relevant to your own experience as a college student. We have
not yet read all the chapters in Bains book, so you can look ahead to the remaining chapters if
you want more ideas for paper topics.
Examples of possible topics are listed below, but you should feel free to pick something different
that found find interesting:
What is deep learning and how can students achieve it?

How can colleges develop students abilitiesto solve messy problems?
How does a fixed mindset versus a growth mindset affect how people handle
academic challenges?
What is the effect of multitasking on cognitive and academic performance?
How do specific personal/emotional factors affect learning? (For this topic, you can
identify one or two personal/emotional factors that you are interested in studying)
The one topic that I will exclude from the available choices is how people learn because that
was the focus on Paper #3.Draft Paper Format
Include your name and the seminar title at the top of the first page
4 5 pages in length
3 4 sources that include ONE peer-reviewed research article
Double-spaced type
1-inch margins
12-point Times New Roman font
Include page numbers

How much does the researcher look at and value the intersections of their identity and/or the participants of the study?

Research Design Critical Appraisal ArticlesStudents must pick an original data research study that relates to mental health or addictions practice or knowledge Students should highlight sections of the article for the instructor, highlighting aspects of the design as strengths, weaknesses, or limitations directly on the hard copy.
For the appraisal, 2-3 pages (max.) students should briefly but comprehensively summarize the research design and its main findings. Then, students must identify at least two strengths of the research design and state why it is a strength, at least one weakness of the research design and why it is a weakness, and discuss two of the stated limitations of the study design by the researcher(s). Remember that students should only focus on the research design, not the quality of writing, the quality of the literature review, the use of charts, etc.
Critical Appraisal Guiding Questions for Qualitative Research1. How reflexive (reflective) is the researcher throughout their research process?
2. Look at the power dynamics and how power relations are used or not used throughout the research process.
3. How much does the researcher use their research as a form of resistance to the current ways the systems/structures (legal system, health care system, educational system etc.) in society are set up?
4. How does the researcher use discourse/language to further social justice goals?

6. Does the researcher explicitly state their own identity (race, class, gender, sexual orientation) as it relates to their research?
7. Does the researcher acknowledge that they hold the potential to be the oppressor and oppressed?
8. Is the researcher through their research aiming to dismantle the unjust systems that keep them in that privileged space?
9. How does ethics play a role in the researchers research process?
10. Is there any implicit coercion present in the research study?
11. Did they use informed consent? Is this important or unimportant as it pertains to the research study?
12. What kind of harm may be involved in the research and how does the researcher attempt to mitigate that harm?
13. How much voice of the research participants are present throughout the research?
14. Is there use of collaboration with research participants in the study?
15. Does the research study challenge the status quo?
16. Does the researcher recognize that knowledge is political?
17. Does the researcher approach the research relationship as time specific, beginning and ending quickly or approach research as if they may be in relationship with people ongoing?
18. Whose interest is being served by the research?

Choose a current problem in your community, school, the United States, or the world, which you believe to be of urgent concern and needs to be addressed immediately because of its negative effects.

As productive, contributing members of society, we have a responsibility to educate ourselves regarding current events, political issues and societal concerns. The more you understand about the world, the more likely you are to help make it a better place. For this paper, you will be learning about a specific problem in the world and suggesting practical short and long-term solutions to that problem. This paper is both informative and persuasive or argumentative in nature. You will need to inform your audience of the problem, convince them that it affects them and influence them to do something about it.Skills:
Research and find sources
Evaluate sources
Write a clear thesis
Present all aspects of a problem
Present and evaluate possible solutions
Consider varying views on a problem and on possible solutions
Support your claims with evidence
Cite sources using APA format
Use appropriate grammar and styleAssignment:
Find out as much as you can about your topic in order to fully understand its causes, features and effects, so that you can clearly explain it to your audience. You may have to persuade them that it is a problem. Then, come up with a reasonable, feasible solution to the problem and encourage your readers to act in order to help resolve the problem. The problem you choose should be narrow and specific so that you can explain it in detail. Solutions may be short and/or long term, as long as they are specific and practical. Use your research to show why this is a problem and to show why your solution would be the best.

2. Before beginning your research, make a list of what you need to find out in order to make your argument. Do some prewriting and initial investigation.
3. Collect and read your research. You need at least three outside sources with at least one direct quote, summary or paraphrase and in-text citation per source. All three of these must have a personal author and be print-based sources from the University Library of Columbus. You may use additional non-published or World Wide Web sources, but at least three must be published and have personal authors.
4. Do an audience analysis, and turn it in on the specified due date.
5. Map, plan, or outline your essay and the points you want to cover. Depending on your topic, your points will vary, but you will almost all have the following needs in common:
Define the nature of the problem.
Establish its existence by explaining what has caused or led to the problem.
Explain the extent of the problem.
Explain its effects and why it is an issue that needs to be solved.
Warn readers about future effects if no solution is offered. Apply prior experiences from other communities to this section.
Establish common ground with the reader and show that youve taken the concerns of others to heart. Explain how others view the topic and the concerns of those people when it comes to trying to solve it. Address opposing arguments, and anticipate your audiences questions and concerns.
Before you propose your solution, address other alternatives first. Show youve put some thought into your solution by acknowledging and critiquing other possible solutions to your topic. Explain your reasons for rejecting them. Your goal: make your solution appear to be the best solution.
Propose a plan of action. Make sure its clear to your readers not only what you would do but how you would do it. Clearly describe your solution so that your audience can imagine what it will be like. Address the potential arguments your opposition might have to your solution. Let your audience know why they would be satisfied with your approach.
Conclude with a call to action. Encourage your audience to accept your views and join the cause. Use projection: show your audience what your community will be like if they do or do not adopt your solution. Or ask them to take simple steps to bring about the change you desire. Help them continue the fight.
6. Write your rough draft, making sure to cite your sources correctly.
7. Submit the rough draft through Ivy Learn and bring 2 hard copies to class.
8. Conduct peer reviews of classmates rough drafts.
9. Revise your paper using peer and instructor feedback. (Also see p 421-422 for other questions to consider.)

Human welfare and per capita income

Title: The increase in human welfare depends on increase in per capita incomeDiscuss on the relevancy of the given title.Core CriteriaThe marking criteria (competence standards) for all SOAS undergraduate programmes draw upon the following minimum core criteria, which are applicable to the assessment of most or all assignments:
understanding of the subject
utilisation of proper academic [or other] style (e.g. citation of references, or use of proper
legal style for court reports, etc.)
relevance of material selected and of the arguments proposed
planning and organisation
logical coherence
critical evaluation
comprehensiveness of research
evidence of synthesis
innovation / creativity / originality
The language used must be of a sufficient standard to permit assessment of the above criteria.
These minimum core criteria form a part of the Schools core academic standards, applied to all coursework and as such they would not usually be subject to any modification, even as a reasonable adjustment for students with disabilities.- shows clear evidence of wide and relevant reading and an engagement with the conceptual issues
– develops a sophisticated and intelligent argument
– shows a rigorous use and a confident understanding of relevant source materials
– achieves an appropriate balance between factual detail and key theoretical issues
– provides evidence of original thinkingThe additional files were the lecture slides given on this topic. Feel free to use as additional information on the topic.

using somewhere between 500-750 words for each. (this is an approximate figure for how much space an efficient answer would require

– if your answer is around 350 words or lower, something is probably going wrong!). Use your words carefully. Cut to the point of the answer as directly as you can without leaving out significant details. I have tried to word the prompts in such a way that the target of the answer is as clear as possible, but if you do have further questions, please don’t hesitate to ask me about what I’m looking for. I will be trying to make myself as available as possible. Better safe than sorry! 1) Define the Principle of Utility, including an explanation of what utility is and how we judge/measure it. What reasons does Mill give for prioritizing utility over virtue? over duty?(5/5/5/5/5). 4) Explain the role sentiments (i.e. psychological dispositions, emotions, inclinations, and motivations) play (or dont play!) in each of the three theories, and identify why each theory justifies giving sentiments the significance that they do.(4/4/4/4/4/4+1)
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How easy/difficult will it be to land a job in your chosen career? (Data might include: How many projected openings might there be during the period you will be job hunting?

Style info:
Typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman 12-point font, 1 marginsMLA manuscript format for the header (same as previous papers), in-text citations, and end-text citations (Works Cited page and notes, if necessary).Length: 1500-1750 words (approximately 5 to 6 pages)Sources: Minimum of 6 academically acceptable sources cited in the paper and included in the works cited page. Fewer than six acceptable sources as outlined in the “What is an “academically acceptable source” page above will not pass.Purpose:To give you training in how to properly format a paper for a university class in MLA format, and to give you practice in presenting information objectively and factually to a reader. Please note that the fundamental purposes of this paper are to make sure you format your essay correctly in terms of MLA style, both within the report itself and in the accompanying Works Cited page, and an understanding of what is an academically acceptable source. A passing paper must closely adhere to this format and have all sources be appropriate for the academic community (no Wikipedia, no unacceptable websites, articles without authors are suspect, old data is a problem, etc.). References:Please remember, this paper is to be in MLA style and not APA style.Assignment:
Carefully research a professional career in a field you might be interested in. Using academically acceptable sources as outlined in Write Now write a paper that carefully fulfills all of the requirements below:Introduction: Explain the career and why you are interested in it.
Body: Use published, Internet, and interview sources to describe, in detail, the following:
The educational and professional requirements needed to obtain this type of career
A detailed description of the day-to-day responsibilities
General information about career: Where can you get this type of job? (Is this a job you can find anywhere, as in becoming a doctor or teacher, or is this a job that is location specific, such as being a hair and makeup artist in Hollywood?) What types of organizations hire people in this profession?
Prospects: How many openings will there be in the area you intend to live in? How many candidates might there be for these openings, or what approximate percentile of people who actually go to achieve this career actually succeed?)
Response: Based on your research findings, explain how you will pursue this career goal and how you are suited to it.
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What are the reasons for risking one’s family’s whole lives to escape from North Korea? What are the fears that put family’s security behind? Is it worth it to the defectors in the end once they are settled in the South Korea? Why and why not?

Research Proposal: Main Questions: What are the reasons for risking one’s family’s whole lives to escape from North Korea? What are the fears that put family’s security behind? Is it worth it to the defectors in the end once they are settled in the South Korea? Why and why not? Secondary Questions: What are the basic laws towards border enforcement in North Korea? What rights do North Korean have? What are the consequences if one gets caught by officer while trying to cross the border? What sorts of benefits are guaranteed when they escape from North Korea? What motivates North Korean to escape their own country? What are the conditions of low-class citizens daily lives in North Korea? Do higher-rank citizens, such as soldiers or government-related people, decide to leave North Korea? What benefits do North Korean have compared to other citizens in surrounding countries? What are the risks that escapees face while escaping? In what way do they put their families at risk? What role does the Chinese government play in enforcing North Korean border controls? Other secondary questions I want you to write about are conditions in North Korea; including rights or lack of rights; economic conditions; border controls and regulation; what does the North Korean government prohibit people from leaving? How/why does Chinese government cooperate? What motivates people to risk the dangers of escape? Low ranking people vs. high ranking escapees: different means of escape, different reasons for leaving; What benefits escapees expect in the South Korea?