Discussion: Students must post before seeing repliesFrom textbook (John Lewis), end of Chapter 5.Focus on Editing: The Hurt LockerKathryn Bigelow’s 2009 film The Hurt Locker follows a U.S. Army bomb squad (Bravo Company) in Iraq as it counts down to the end of its mission. View this clip and respond. Captioned text is accessed on right pull down of video.The Hurt Locker (4/9) Movie CLIP - We're Done (2008) HD (Links to an external site.)Use the questions below to analyze how the basic elements, techniques, and strategies of editing contribute to the visual and story content of this scene: You do not have to answer all of them. Answer those questions that interest you the most about editing.After posting, don't forget to respond to another student's post, further stimulating the discussion.1 Elements of EditingIsolate and observe the individual shots in this sequence.What, if anything, do these individual shots mean on their own, independent of their context to previous and subsequent shots?How does their meaning change in context with the other shots in the sequence?How would you describe the rhythm or tempo of the sequence or of the film as a whole?How does the editing contribute to this effect?Do the filmmakers employ any alternatives to the cut, such as a fade or dissolve? If so, discuss how this effect works.Can you discern any tonal or graphic relationships between the shots?2 Continuity EditingIs the editing style of the film invisible, or does it draw attention to itself?Identify the master shot in the sequence. How does that shot establish the spatial relationships in the scene?Find a sequence that includes a prolonged conversation. Observe and discuss how techniques such as the 180 degree rule and shot/reverse shot are used to capture the visual and narrative content of the scene.Does the sequence include an eyeline match? How is this technique used to communicate story information?3 Alternative Editing StylesDoes the film draw attention to the editing in any way, and if it does, how does this affect your reading of the scene and/or the film?-----------------For full credit you must also respond to at least one other student, further stimulating discussion. • Discussion must be focused on subject. • Film vocabulary and concepts introduced in this class are used. • Response contains complete sentences. • No spelling errors.See grading rubric for complete details (at pulldown located at right top corner of this page).

PurposeThe purpose of this reflection assignment is to look for ways to better the organizations where you belong.InstructionsUsing the information from your reading this week and the TED Talk you watched, think about how you would work to increase the effectiveness of one of the organizations you are a part of or work. Then, write a substantive reflection in approximately 500 words. In your reflection address the questions and criteria in this assignment. Reference your sources appropriately according to APA guidelines. You may use 1st person in this assignment.Consider:What kind of organization is this?What type of change does it need?Assess the different elements and processes influencing behavior of the organization and/or the process of change.What role would social workers play in improving the effectiveness of this organization?Dan Pacholke: How prisons can help inmates live meaningful lives

Based on your research and understanding, address the following questions:Analyze and explain the interconnected behavior of substance abusers and their children. Criticize the problems faced by the children of substance abusers.Children of substance abusers are vulnerable to become abusers themselves. Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not?Recommend some of the measures to be followed by the children of the substance abusers to overcome their overwhelming conditions.Identify and explain the major findings of the COA research?Does COA research support the links among substance abuse, child abuse, and domestic violence? Why or why not?Analyze and explain your views on the correlation of substance abuse and child malnutrition?there is no minimum just cover in detail