I need part 1 completed by Sunday noon. And the rest to be completed afterwards. My class is currently in week 2.
EDUC 540
Topic Analysis Paper Instructions
You will write an essay (a minimum of 500 words) in which you select 1 urban education topic that you will use as the focus for your Course Project in this course.
TOPIC:
The Impact of Over-Population in Urban Schools
As you select your topic, you will need to narratively discuss the following items. This assignment requires citations from 5 sources in current APA formatting.
Importance
a. Why did you choose this topic?
b. What interested you in this topic?
c. Do you have any history with this topic?
Significance
a. Why is this topic significant or worthwhile to study?
b. What can be learned from this topic?
Impact
a. How does this topic relate to current practices?
b. What important questions are answered/addressed/discussed at this present time based on your topic?
c. Reflect on what has been learned from your study?
Biblical Worldview
a. From a biblical worldview perspective, what are the issues this topic presents?
b. Offer alternative ideas which incorporate a solid biblical-worldview perspective. The use of Scripture is appropriate in this section.
c. In this section you will need to fully explain how your biblical worldview directly relates to your chosen topic.
Conclusion
a. Your conclusion must relate to the introduction in some way so that your paper displays coherence.
b. If your introduction included a metaphor, quote, theme, etc., you may integrate that content again.
Submit the Topic Analysis Paper by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module/Week 2.
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EDUC 540
Course Project Instructions
TOPIC: The Impact Of Over-population in urban schools
The Course Project has been broken down into 3 parts. Each part builds to the completed Course Project. The topic you select during Module/Week 2 should be the topic for all parts of this assignment.
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Course Project: Part 1 – Journal Analysis Instructions
You will write an essay (800–1000 words) in which you compare 3 scholarly journal articles with different points of view on the same topic/issue you select on some issue related to urban education. The articles must be current (5 years or less). The journal analysis will include a title page, a reference page, and have a minimal of 800-word limit. Your analysis must thoroughly interpret and examine the articles for perspective, validity, and significance of the findings. You should support your discussion with relevant facts, arguments, examples, and details from your review of article; your analysis should be well-reasoned, indicating substantial breadth and depth of thinking. There must be a clearly identified Discussion section in which you describe the practical application to the broader industry of urban education at large. You must identify relevant scriptural principles and perspectives from a biblical worldview, including at least 1 relevant Bible verse. In compososing this section please ensure that you fully explain how your chosen verses and scriptural principles relate to your chosen topic.
Course Project: Part 1 is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module/Week 3.
· Course Project: Part 2 – Media Analysis
You will compare coverage of your selected urban education topic in 3-4 different types of sources (newspapers, magazines, academic journals, books, professional association website). Students determine what perspectives are present or absent, and assess sources for bias. This assignment must be 800–1000 words and requires citations from 3-4 sources in current APA formatting. This media analysis will include a title page, a reference page, and have a minimal of 800-word limit. Your analysis must thoroughly interpret and examine the articles for perspective, validity, and significance of the findings. You should support your discussion with relevant facts, arguments, examples, and details from your review of article; your analysis should be well-reasoned, indicating substantial breadth and depth of thinking. There must be a clearly identified Discussion section in which you describe the practical application to the broader industry of urban education at large. You must identify relevant scriptural principles and perspectives from a biblical worldview, including at least 1 relevant Bible verse. In compososing this section please ensure that you fully explain how your chosen verses and scriptural principles relate to your chosen topic. In addition to submitting Part 2 of the Course Project at the end of Module/Week 5, you must integrate your findings in Part 3 of the Course Project.
Course Project: Part 2 is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module/Week 5.
· Course Project: Part 3 – PowerPoint Presentation
You will create a PowerPoint presentation that should include: (1) a brief outline of the topic and why it is relevant, (2) a description of the opportunities and challenges, (3) examples of where it is in use and their experiences with it and/or possible applications for it, and (4) a conclusion highlighting the impact (positive and/or negative) this may have on urban education. Additionally, you must type a script in the notes section to align with the PowerPoint for a 15-minute presentation. You must incorporate the sources previously used in Parts 1–3 of the Course Project and adding at least 2 additional sources.
Course Project: Part 3 is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module/Week 7.
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