1-You should use Valeria Luiselli, Tell me how it ends book as a recourse. You can find the book on Kindle. This proposal should be approximately ¾-1 page in length and should detail, in whatever form is appropriate (paragraph, outline etc.), your original thoughts about what you would like to write about in the text. It should include some specific ideas about what theme you want to discuss, what specific idea about that theme you think Luiselli depicts in the text, and some specific passages, moments, characters in the text. These elements are required, and you should spend time thinking about these things in preparation for the proposal workshop.Your proposal must state the theme you plan to work with, not the topic. It should make clear what idea, angle, argument about the topic you feel the text presents. It should also be focused enough that you can cover the idea effectively in 3-4 pages. This exercise today will help you move from a topic to a theme.Your statement of the text’s theme might work as your thesis statement. Remember that at this point it is a working thesis statement. It might change as your draft evolves and your understanding of the text changes. We write to learn and we learn as we write, so expect your thoughts about your theme/thesis to change as you gather evidence and put your essay together.Your proposal must include specific quotes, passages, moments from the text—you can list these (include page numbers!) or discuss them in paragraph format. Either way, you should make clear their significance/ connection to the theme. [We will talk next class about how to cite your evidence using MLA style.]Your proposal does not have to be a polished, perfect prose. It should be readable since you will be sharing it with your classmates, but you can save the fine-tuning (editing) for a later stage of the writing process. What you are bringing to class is a rough sketch of your ideas for the essay, so it is necessarily a work in progress.The more thought and effort you put into the proposal, the more of a head start you’ll have when it comes time to draft the essay. Also, the more detailed your proposal, the more feedback your classmates will be able to give you.2- Write a 2-3 pages draft about a topic of your choice and a the theme you chose in your proposal.

A Current Affair is considered to be an event of political or social interest and an important happening in the world at the present time. 1. Choose a video that is up to 2 minutes in length. You may choose a portion of a video by identifying the timeframe you are analyzing. The clip should be within the last 90 Days 2. Create a PowerPoint I must be able to see you in the video clip you are analyzing Include the Points you are analyzing 3. Record a video of you Presenting the content and analysis Do no read the PowerPoint. This is like giving a speech in class. Imagine showing the class the clip you are analyzing and using the PP to supplement your speech. You are videotaping the speech instead of giving a live speech The video of you presenting, should be around 5 minutes. This is in addition to the 2 minute clip. 4. The entire assignment should be a approximately 7 minutes. Clip (2 minutes)+ Presentation (5 minutes)=7 minutes 5. Address the following in your video Clearly identify the argument. Present the premises and conclusion in your chosen article or video clip and explain their importance. Did the speakers/writers use deductive or inductive reasoning? Identify three of the following: vague/ambiguous language; credibility; cognitive bias; rhetoric; logical fallacies; generalizations; arguments from analogy; cause and effect reasoning; and value judgments about morality, law, or aesthetics. Explain why you think the argument fits this concept. Also, identify if this was purposeful and why, and how this affects the strength of the argument. Provide a conclusion to your video. Was the argument convincing? What is your position? For this video, choose one item that addresses a current issue and makes connections to class concepts. The item may be print or video—for example, an article from the current edition of a newspaper or magazine, a segment from a news or talk show, a YouTube video, vlog, or any program that features current affairs. Your item (up to 2 minutes) will be embedded in a PowerPoint that you will use to supplement your presentation. You may use clips of a video, pause a video as necessary to identify concepts, or use a clip for a full 2 minutes. However, you cannot use over two minutes of video in your own presentation. Items cannot be more than 90 days old. Clips and articles can be embedded in a PowerPoint that you will use to supplement your presentation or you can share your screen and show these separately during your presentation. Remember, your PowerPoint is there to guide you during your presentation. Do not overload this with text. Submit a 4-5 minute video in which you: Use any software you are comfortable with, including Panopto, in order to record yourself speaking and presenting a PowerPoint at the same time. You and your PowerPoint must be visible during the entirety of the presentation. This cannot just be a recording of your face presenting and it cannot just be a voice over with your PowerPoint – Video and screen option should be selected on any media you use. Clearly identify the argument. Present the premises and conclusion in your chosen article or video clip and explain their importance. Did the speakers/writers use deductive or inductive reasoning? In your article or video clip, identify three of the following: vague/ambiguous language; credibility; cognitive bias; rhetoric; logical fallacies; generalizations; arguments from analogy; cause and effect reasoning; and value judgments about morality, law, or aesthetics. Explain why you think the argument fits this concept. Also, identify if this was purposeful and why, and how this affects the strength of the argument. Provide a conclusion to your video. Was the argument convincing? What is your position? (30 seconds max) Length: 5 minutes maximumYou will be graded on: Your ability to identify arguments made about relevant issues in our world today How well you identify class concepts. Accuracy and a clear explanation are required Your use of terminology from the textbook/class lectures Your ability to showcase your critical thinking skills Your ability to use Panopto, Screen cast-o-matic or any other media to complete your presentation Your presentation skills and deliver

For this assignment, you will create a PowerPoint presentation about the lessons learned from an incident that has occurred within the last 15 years within your local community or home state.  The PowerPoint presentation should cover the areas listed below. Identify an incident that has occurred in your local area or home state within the last 15 years (human-made, natural, or technological). Summarize the incident. Explain what agencies responded at the federal, state, and local levels and how available resources may have supported the jurisdictional procedures. Analyze how first responders interacted with other agencies during the incident and how the National Incident Management System (NIMS) may or may not have been used. Describe what lessons were learned from the incident based on first responders’ interactions.  Discuss any future considerations for responding to these types of incidents. Support your PowerPoint presentation with images or graphics, and include at least two resources. Your PowerPoint presentation must be a minimum of six slides in length (not counting the title and reference slides) and must follow APA style for references and citations. Click here to access a helpful tutorial that discusses PowerPoint best practices. Click here to access the transcript for the tutorial.