Writing an introduction to the book Sigh, Gone.- Introductions should include: A hook: An attention-grabbing statement that connects to your topic and makes the reader want to read more. Try sharing a brief story, asking a question, providing a statistic, using a quotation, or making a strong statement, among other techniques.A TAG statement: The first time you introduce a text, make sure you include the title (the whole thing, including the subtitle), author (her full name), and genre (what type of text is it?).An introduction to the text and topic: Here, you’re introducing readers to your topic. In this case, since we’re writing about one text, you want to provide a brief summary and overview of the text. This is VERY brief. Save the details for the body.Thesis statement: This is the claim you will prove in the essay and it must cover all parts of your essay. We will talk more about this in another video and throughout the semester.- 1 pageHere is a link to a little bit of the book's backgroundhttps://www.npr.org/2020/04/23/842360478/sigh-gone...

Week 5 - Discussion 1No unread replies.No replies.Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Refer to the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric under the Settings icon above for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated.The Impact of Evolving Technologies PrepareAs you prepare to write this discussion, take a few moments to do the following:Read any required and recommended reading materials for this week, especially Chapter 2 from your text.Review the grading rubric for this discussion.ReflectThere are many ways in which technology is affecting the production, distribution, and appreciation of films. For example, think of how CGI, animation, and other advances in digital technology have changed the ways in which stories are told on film. Then, consider how the Internet has changed the way we access, evaluate, and discuss films.Write (due Thursday, Day 3)According to the first letter of your last name, respond to your designated topic.Topic A (Last names beginning with A through M)Choose a film and discuss the importance of technological advancements to its success as a mode of storytelling. How might it have been told differently, for better or worse, without these technological advancements?Topic B (Last names beginning with N through Z)Choose a film that gained notoriety due to the Internet and discuss how social media and other instant modes of communication have changed the ways in which we approach, appreciate, and consume films. What do these changes imply about the future of film distribution and audience participation in the film’s lifespan?Indicate Topic A or Topic B in the “Subject” of your post. Your initial post should be at least 200 words in length. Support your claims with examples from the required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references.Respond to Peers (due Monday, Day 7)Respond to a post by at least one classmate who was assigned to the topic group you were not. For example, if you wrote your initial post on Topic A, then choose a classmate who responded to Topic B. In your reply, provide your opinion on the topic and discuss how it is similar or different than your classmate’s. Your responses should be 125 to 150 words each. Please view the video Accessing Feedback in the Gradebook (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. for guidance on how to review your instructor’s feedback when the post is graded.Week 5 - Discussion 2No unread replies.No replies.Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Refer to the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric under the Settings icon above for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated.Film Analysis and Its Applications PrepareAs you prepare to write this discussion, take a few moments to do the following:Review the Modeled Discussion.Read any required and recommended reading materials for this week, especially Chapters 1, 2 and 10 from your text.Review the grading rubric for this discussion.ReflectAs you have learned in this class, film is a far-reaching medium with the potential to affect the greater fabric of our culture. Our understanding this potential and our ability to analyze it reach far beyond just this medium and into all areas of our social structures and culture. For example, the practice of closely analyzing particular films, which we’ve honed in this course, is the same practice of analysis which you will find in other courses – or in learning any new skill.Write (due Thursday, Day 3)Based on the films you have watched and the ways you have learned to interpret meaning in them, discuss your ideas about how films engage social concerns and have lasting effects on society. Pick a film (or films) as evidence of this dynamic and describe the social and cultural resonance you see.Your initial post should be at least 200 words in length. Support your claims with examples from the required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references.

Statistical application and the interpretation of data is important in health care. Review the statistical concepts covered in this topic. In a 750-1,000 word paper, discuss the significance of statistical application in health care. Include the following: Describe the application of statistics in health care. Specifically discuss its significance to quality, safety, health promotion, and leadership. Consider your organization or specialty area and how you utilize statistical knowledge. Discuss how you obtain statistical data, how statistical knowledge is used in day-to-day operations and how you apply it or use it in decision making. Three peer-reviewed, scholarly or professional references are required.Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide,