CompetencyApply APA documentation techniques correctly in research.InstructionsUsing the Rasmussen College library (online database) for all resources, find a topic you feel is suitable (real world, everyday life) for a brief 2-3 page research paper, and compose an annotated bibliography (not the entire paper) of 100 word annotations from a minimum of five resources from credible academic databases or eBooks. Be sure to employ APA method of documentation.Grading Rubric 01234CategoryNot SubmittedNo PassCompetenceProficiencyMasteryUse of APA Word File Setup with Cover SheetNot SubmittedNo Word file submitted in APA formatting with cover sheet.Word file and cover sheet in APA formatting is attempted with major errors.Word file and cover sheet in APA formatting is attempted with minor errors of omission.Word file and cover sheet are submitted for this assignment in complete & correct formatting.Use of Credible Resources from DatabasesNot SubmittedResources fewer than five and/or some resources are not from Rasmussen College databases and/or are not current resources.Five resources used but several are not from Rasmussen College databases and/or are not current resources.Five resources used from Rasmussen College databases; however, not all pertain to the issue as indicated and/or are not current resources.All resources are included and are from Rasmussen College databases and are current resources.Titles of Resources in APANot submittedNo attempt at an organized APA references list is evident or the submission does not follow APA format accurately.Attempt at organizing into an APA references list contains all resources; however, list does not completely follow correct APA usage.Organization of reference list of resources for the annotations is almost complete; however, some errors in APA usage are evident.An organized effort of references of resources for the annotations is completed in correct APA notations.AnnotationsNot submittedIncomplete information is evident throughout the annotations which are not fully developed or do not summarize the source correctly.Most annotations are complete and follow organized pattern; however they do not all show accurate annotations as instructed and/or point out the information gathered.Some annotations contain errors of organization that do not interrupt the meaning of the annotation as presented, but are not all clear.Varied sentence structure and complex sentences handled correctly in giving good summation of the annotations.Grammar and MechanicsNot submittedMany grammatical and mechanical errors show lack of proofreading and editing prior to submission.Some grammatical errors evident in annotations that sometimes obstruct the meaning of the annotation summary.Very few errors in sentences appear, and do not seem to change the reader’s perception of the information summary.No grammatical or mechanical errors evident in complete variety of simple and complex sentences present an accurate annotation summary.

For Discussion Board #3 you will have the opportunity to write your assessment of the War of 1812 and discuss your favorite literary works and films and TV shows from Early American History. Write two (2) posts where you address any of the following three questions or reply to another student. Your two posts may be answering two of the three questions OR one post that answers one of the three questions and then a reply to another student. Therefore, after your initial post answering one of the three questions, you choose what you want for your second required post - answer to another question or reply to a student. The question from the War of 1812 requires viewing and understanding the online lecture “Madison and Monroe Presidencies,” but you may use your own knowledge or research to describe your favorite literary works and films. Here are the questions you can address:There have been two main views of the legacy of the War of 1812: one a completely unnecessary war that could have been avoided with better diplomacy and communication or a war that actually benefited American nationalism and gave a patriotic boost to the still young nation even though nothing of significance was gained. Take one of the views or make your own to construct a well-reasoned argument to support your view. You may also address if you believe this war deserves to be better known and understood or it should be continually remembered as obscure, uneventful war.Provide a summary and reasons for your favorite American literary work pertaining to early American history (colonial times-1865). Is it a novel by James Feinmore Cooper, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Herman Melville, etc.? Poetry by Phyllis Wheatley, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Emily Dickinson, Walt Whitman? Or essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson or Henry David Thoreau? Short stories by Washington Irving and Edgar Allan Poe? Any major American literary work may be discussed. You may also respond to other students' recommendations, either to support or disagree (always politely of course).Provide recommendations on various historical feature films, television series or documentaries to your classmates pertaining to early American history (pre-Columbian-1865). What is worth viewing for deepening one’s knowledge of a historical person, place of event in early American history? For features films and television series, provide a very brief plot synopsis and then describe the essence of what makes the show great. Same approach to a documentary – what is covered and the qualities of the documentary making the experience worth viewing. You may also respond to other students’ recommendations, either to support or disagree (always politely of course).Here are your instructions and criteria for this Discussion Board:You must have two (2) separate posts. Each post is worth five (5) points each for a total of 10 points for Discussion Board #3.Even with film or literary recommendations, provide insightful and well-reasoned support in your posts. Show serious reflection of thought. Each written post should be between 75-150 words. You may write more, but don't be excessive; don't write less than this word minimum; this word range should be enough to develop your ideas concisely.Remember don't copy and paste material from the internet. Your posts must be your own original writing. Also, even though this would be great for your post, no links or addition of movie clips or trailers in your film recommendation posts.Remember you must post first before seeing other classmates' posts. To begin your post, point and click on Reply and a text box will appear. Then after you have reviewed what you written, then you can click Post Reply. Then you'll be able to read your classmates' posts.Remember to follow the rules of civility and proper academic conduct in your posts, especially since these questions have a political nature. Avoid vulgarity, rudeness, and insensitive language. You may disagree with someone in a reply, but be respectful. And above all else, DO NOT PERSONALLY ATTACK anyone for their views.You may write as many posts as you like, but the maximum points for Discussion Board #3 is 10 points.

As you are keenly aware, managing family life, academic life and work life can be very stressful for students. Imagine you are presenting information to new college students. Your audience can be: 18 year old new high school graduates, adult (over 25) students, second degree students (they are changing their career field entirely and are seeking a second degree) or transfer students (transferring to NOVA). 1. Create a "presentation" for your desired audience, make sure to identify to which audience, and identify at least 5 techniques or strategies for managing stress and anxiety. This presentation can be in any medium you choose. This could be a brochure, pamphlet, handout, video, or slideshow. Get creative!