1. Writing Skill Summary: 'How to Write Strong Introductions' (4 points) - For your first writing skill summary, you will explore the topic of 'How to Write Strong Introductions' (this should include crafting a strong thesis statement/statement of purpose with a focus on analytical and report writing styles as these are most commonly used in professional public administration writing - NOTE: 'attention grabbers' or 'questions' are not used in professional public administration writing). First, research and learn about how to craft a strong introduction in professional/analytical writing. Next, compose a written document that serves as a ‘tutorial’ on that writing skill. Offer a definition/explanation of the topic, proper use, examples and exercises – as if you were writing to help someone learn about that writing skill. Be sure to explain the specific application in professional public administration writing to tie what you are learning to our course concepts. Your ‘tutorial’ should be approximately TWO (2) pages and use APA formatting for citations and references (no title page or abstract required).

  write a 2-page response to the documentary "Synth Britannia." https://vimeo.com/392688874 (the password is: MUSC210). Before watching the documentary, please review the lecture slides that I have posted above. The slides will be helpful in providing context and appreciating the documentary (especially in understanding the British context of the 1970s). In your response, please address the following topics from each part of the documentary. Your response should also be divided in two parts (Part 1: Alienated Synthesists): in this section, write about the “cold” aesthetics of experimental music, science fiction, and the challenges of acquiring & using synthesizers; (Part 2: Construction Time Again): write here about “fire and ice” groups; gender/sexuality and synth-pop; and the critical responses to synth-pop in Britain.