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COVERING MING DYNASTY THROUGH 20TH CENTURY

COVERING MING DYNASTY THROUGH 20TH CENTURY

His 106 g: Final Exam prep sheet

The final exam will focus on the second half of the course, essentially from the Ming dynasty up to the present. All ID, short answer, and text analysis questions will focus on those time periods. There are also two groups of essay questions. Questions in Group 1 focus almost exclusively on the second half of the course, while Group 2 questions cover the entire semester.

The final will be comprised of 3 parts.

1) An identification section 25 pts

2) A short answer section15 pts

3) Two short essays60 pts, 30 points each

The entire exam is designed to take about 80 minutes, but you can use the entire 2 hours if you like.

PART 1: 5 IDs for 5 points each. Total 25 points.

You will be given a list of a dozen terms, names, or events. You will have to choose 5 of these, identify them and explain their significance.

PART 2: 2 Short Answers, 7.5 points each, total 15 points.

You will be given 8 short answer questions. Answer 2 of them.

PART 3. 2 short essays, 30 points each. You must pick one essay from Group 1 and one from Group 2. Below are several essay questions. 4 questions will appear on the exam, 2 in each Group. How you write the essay is of course up to you. Try to use specific examples of events, historical figures and/or texts in your answers when possible.

GROUP 1: COVERING MING DYNASTY THROUGH 20TH CENTURY

1. “Almost all of the major territorial disputes China has faced over the last 100 years have their roots in the Qing dynasty.”

Write an essay in which you explain the above claim, choosing 3 specific examples of such disputes/conflicts. Make sure to 1) describe each of the basic conflicts or disputes (when, where, between whom, and either how the dispute ended or, if the situation is ongoing, what the situation is today.); 2) explain some of the main reasons driving each dispute or sparking key outbreaks of conflict; and 3) make sure to include in these reasons the significance of the geo-political legacy that 20th century Chinese governments inherited from the Qing (obviously this third aspect is crucial to your essay).

2. Write an essay comparing the Nationalists (GMD) and the Communists (CCP) from the 1920s to 1950. What were some of the main policies and strategies of the parties (including their armies)? Who supported them? Who opposed them? Why? Did their levels of popular support change over time, and why? Try to be as specific as you can about the particular social groups or strata that joined (or disliked) the parties, and the policies or actions that gained or lost the popular support of these groups. Obviously sometimes support or opposition resulted from unintended consequences of policies and actions; and sometimes both parties tried to woo the same groups of people to their cause. You also can touch on domestic issues and/or foreign relations, economics, politics or culture—any specific issues you see as playing important roles in shaping the CCP’s and/or GMD’s popular support. In the final analysis, what do you think explains the eventual defeat of the GMD by the CCP? Did the CCP win, or did the GMD lose?

3. “The main political challenge China faced from the Opium War to the establishment of the Peoples Republic of China in 1949 involved the necessity of transforming traditional imperial subjects into modern national citizens.”

Write an essay explaining the above statement. In your response you should FIRST AND FOREMOST clarify what the key differences are between subjects and citizens. Then give 3 historical examples that illustrate the importance of this issue (these could be the influential writings or ideas of key figures; institutional changes, reforms, government policies; mass movements, political protests, rebellions, or other catalyzing events; or even general social trends that demonstrated or promoted this shift). Finally, in your conclusion evaluate whether (or to what extent, in what specific ways) the Chinese people in the Mao era were national citizens,.

GROUP 2: OVERVIEW OF THE WHOLE SEMESTER,

4. “The most significant change in 20th century Chinese history was not the revolution of 1911 toppling the Qing, nor the revolution of 1949 putting the CCP in power, but the Qing government’s decision to end the civil service exam system in 1905.”

Write an essay explaining clearly why this claim could be made. You should not simply summarize the importance of the civil service exam in Chinese history, but also the short and long-term ramifications of its abolishment for modern Chinese politics, society and culture (in this regard you can also discuss the role of Confucianism in modern Chinese culture and history if you like). Use clear specific examples.

Having defended the claim as well as you are able, conclude with your own assessment of whether you actually think it is correct. Why or why not? What do YOU think the most significant event of 20th century Chinese history was?

5. Write an essay either agreeing or disagreeing with this proposition:

“The most important problem in Chinese history has been the struggle between the rich and the poor.”

There are many ways you could approach this essay. No matter what you choose to argue, make sure to 1) present an overview of how economic inequality has been a concern at various moments throughout Chinese history; you can describe ways it was created and reinforced and attempts to lessen it. 2) Evaluate the role of the CCP and “Socialism” in 20th century China in light of class inequality. USE SPECIFIC EXAMPLES.

If you disagree with the proposition you should provide and argue for an alternative proposition (for example: economic inequality was an incessant problem, but corruption OR national defense OR modernization OR xyz was the most pressing issue of the 20th century). If you agree with the proposition then explain why attempts at creating more egalitarian systems been typically short-lived and failed.

6. One way to look at Chinese history from the perspective of women is that Chinese women lived through most of Chinese imperial history (from the Han dynasty to the Qing) being ruled by the patriarchal family; in the 20th century they were liberated from that family structure in order to be ruled by the nation-state.

Write an essay explaining and providing evidence for this statement. It is extremely important to remember that the roles that confined women could also be the roles that brought them respect and (limit) power. In your essay provide and explain 2 clear examples from before the 20th century of how women’s roles were shaped by their place in serving the family and provide and explain 2 clear examples of how in the 20th century their roles were recast to serving the nation.

Macro-Economic Policies used by the Australian Government and Reserve Bank

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Macro-Economic Policies used by the Australian Government and Reserve Bank

Australia has been very successful in her economic growth compared to other advanced economies since the 2008 financial crisis. The government in conjunction with the Reserve Bank of Australia has made sound monetary and fiscal policies that are responsible for the positive economies. According to “Australian Government”, Australian economic boom has been contributed by the recent rise in global demand particularly China’s economic emergence as well as changing from controlling inflation to avoid recession (Web). This article describes and evaluates the main Macro Economic Policies used by the Australian Government and Reserve Bank over the last two years.

Australian government has successfully utilized fiscal policy to alleviate the macroeconomic effects which includes substantial increase in surplus while reducing the government’s debt ratio.

In the last two years, the government’s goal has achieved economic growth, internal and external balance within an economy thereby maintaining economic growth and low inflation as well as ensuring low foreign debt and liabilities. Although economic growth has not been constant for the last two years due to international business cycles, the government has reduced the fluctuations via influencing demand. In as much as the economy has had several ups and downs, her improved international demands and rich natural resources such as iron ore and coal. According to “International Monetary Fund,” Reserve Bank of Australia has strengthened financial system in such a way that the macroeconomic policy is devised to curb recession instead of controlling inflation (Web).

Macroeconomic aggregates which include rate of inflation, GDP growth and unemployment rate can possibly reflect the performance of a country’s economy. Initially, the signs of recession were responded to by the RBA through cutting the interest rates down to 3.0% while Commonwealth government assured retail bank deposits and further gave out A $67 billion as discretionary fiscal stimulus. Indeed the effects of recession largely affected the government’s and RBA’s decision in the last two years. According to Akpansung, even as other countries such as U.S are struggling to recover from recession, the Australian government has boosted the economy by encouraging export to Asia (125-128). The government’s move to incorporate interest rate is aimed at promoting non-mining and housing investments which play integral role in spurring economic growth.

Reserve Bank of Australia further made some great efforts in controlling money supply through the open market operations which involves purchasing or selling of financial instruments (Web). This has stabilized the Australian economy for the last two years because of their eventual effect on consumption and investment. According to Soliman RBA’s monetary policy for the last two years has been directed to achieve 2-3% inflation rate on the average over the cycle and this has really stimulated economic activities without interfering with economic decisions in the economy (98-100). It is apparent that both the government and the RBA have instituted strong fiscal and monetary policies that have successfully countered the economic recession.

Theoretically, reduction of interest rate would enhance aggregate demand by influencing the aggregate components such as stimulation of investments projects as borrowing would be less expensive. The attraction or creation of a good investment environment has been one of the core activities that the government has dealt with in the previous years as this will deal with unemployment issues. Soliman explains that low interest rate has enabled Australia to increase her export while reducing their imports thus enhancing net export (101-102). The monetary policy decision process in Australia which includes the RBA board has been frequently meeting to discuss new developments in both Australia and international economies as well as local and international markets. This has always encouraged quality recommendations for the monetary policy decisions in the country. It has also ensured controlled cash rates and interest rate structure which has prevailed in the financial system.

According to Bahn, Llandis and Ghialy, the independency of the Reserve Bank Board has been commendable for the last two years because there has been minimal political influence especially regarding interest rate issues (380-383). This conforms to the international standard and avoids political manipulation thus letting monetary policy concentrated towards long term goal achievements. Reserve Bank of Australia has generally lowered the restrictive monetary policy stance which is considered accommodative such as the compatibility of cash rate with inflation which has recently gone up to the midpoint of the 2-3% target (Web). RBA’s inflation policy has really been successful and greatly conforms to the wages increase driven by increased productivity in the past two years. RBA’s credibility and quick response to changing economic changes such as stall of global recovery and perhaps disruption of international markets may prompt RBA to cut her policy and provide liquidity support for financial systems.

To some extent, Australia’s economic growth has been irregular because of the mining related sectors which have greatly expanded while other sectors growing slowly when compared with the trend growth. Regarding the household sector, the household consumption grew with the increase in income thus prompting the RBA to take appropriate measure to curb inflation. Internationally, Australia’s labor market has performed well and the unemployment rate has generally decreased in the last two years due to robust job opportunities in the mining sector. The government introduced tax incentive in the mining sector thus enhancing investment and trade in the mining industry such as the mineral resource rent tax. Thirlwell explains that mining and construction sector has performed extremely well and boosted economic growth (Web). Terms of trade have done averagely very well hence maintaining Australian dollar at a higher position. The current account deficit has remained commonly narrow due to improved terms of trade and effective exchange rate.

It is undeniable that the Australian government and the RBA have had a solid bipartisan backing for both monetary and fiscal policies which are intended to propagate economic growth. In the last two years, the government effort has had a positive effect on various areas of the economy despite challenges and disruptions in the international economies. According to Thirlwell, Australia’s desire to reduce public debt ratio over the business made very progressive impact in the last two years (Web). It is evident therefore that the Australian government has successfully utilized fiscal policy to alleviate the macroeconomic effects which includes substantial increase in surplus while reducing the government’s debt ratio.

Works Cited

“Australian Government”. Skills for all Australians-The Australian economy of the future, 2013. 31Oct. 2013. <http://www.dpmc.gov.au/publications/skills_for_all_australians/chapter2_the_australian_economy_of_the_future.html>.

“International Monetary Fund”. Australia: 2012 Article IV Consultation—Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Australia, 1-42.

Akpansung, Aniekan O. “A Review of Empirical Literature on Balance of Payments as a Monetary Phenomenon.” Journal of Emerging Trends in Economics and Management Sciences 4.2 (2013): 124-32. ProQuest. Web. 1 Nov. 2013.

Bahn, Susanne, Llandis Barrati-Pugh, and Ghialy Yap. “The Employment of Skilled Migrants on Temporary 457 Visas In Australia: Emerging Issues.” Labour & Industry 22.4 (2012): 379-98. Proquest. Web. 1 Nov. 2013.

Reserve Bank of Australia. About Monetary Policy, 2013. Web. 1 Oct. 2013. <http://www.rba.gov.au/monetary-policy/about.html>.

Soliman, Carlo. “Anti-Fraud Measures and Financial Market Regulation: An Overview of the Australian Position.” Journal of American Academy of Business, Cambridge 19.1 (2013): 98-104. ProQuest. Web. 1 Nov. 2013.Thirlwell, M. “Can Australia Keep Beating the Economic Odds? “ Pacific Standard, 11 Mar. 2013. Web. 31 Oct. 2013. <http://www.psmag.com/magazines/march-april-2013/australia-economy-recession-53744/>.

cover letter order-CHRYSTA MABERRY

CHRYSTA MABERRY

<Date>

<Employer’s Address>

Dear <Salutation.> <Employer’s name :>

I am writing to apply for the position of <Marketing and Development Specialist> following its advertisement in <The Denver Business Journal> of <March 21, 2011>. Being in possession of vast steadily gained experience in <a similar position> at < Marathon Petroleum, Findlay, OH > spanning a period of up to 8 years, I believe I am most suited for this job.

I have a bias towards business development and marketing and in order to broaden my scope and understanding in this field, I graduated with an Executive Masters of Business Administration Degree from Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH in August 2011. In line with your company’s goals and objectives as outlined in the advertisement, I am confident that my experience and knowledge will help revamp and spur your company’s growth and profitability. This borrows from my previous work experience at < Marathon Petroleum> where I helped the company acquire 4 new accounts resulting in an annual increase of 65,000,000 branded fuel gallons per year. Consequently, this resulted in the development of a second Territory Manager position in the state of Georgia. In addition, I am a hard working, ambitious and talented individual committed to both personal and professional excellence.

As noted in my research about your company, I believe there is great potential for expansion into the existing untapped markets, both locally and beyond. I would therefore be pleased to avail myself for an interview hoping to be considered and given a chance at being part of your team’s success. I can be reached through the contacts provided and on phone every evening, except Tuesday from 5.30 p.m. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

CHRYSTA MABERRY

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This writing highlights various elements of the criminal justice after I visited U. S District First Court of Appeal.

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This writing highlights various elements of the criminal justice after I visited U. S District First Court of Appeal. This court is situated at 301 S. ML King Blvd. Tallahassee, Florida and the case was presided over by an Appellate Judge, James Wolf. Indeed by attending the court proceedings I was able to understand and grab some of the activities involved in administration of justice. It is interesting to see the degree in which court rooms attempt to maintain peace and unity of the society via their jurisdiction and the investigative minds of the judges. It is worth understandable that Criminal Justice has the police, court and jails as the main components although the police are the front face of this kind of law. The ongoing court trial that I attended involved forceful attack on two innocent couples.

The victims were Mr. and Mrs. Patrick who were driving on but unfortunately their car rammed from behind. The couple then got out of their car to check on the cause of the problem. Immediately they got out of the car, they were attacked by a gang which included about six heavily built men with guns on their hands who abducted the couple and drugged them for a shorter distance, approximately 60 yards before dropping them along the way. Regrettably Mr. Paul who attempted to seek medical attention from the nearby health facility was pronounced dead due to a good number of back bone fractures and heart attack. Mrs. Paul was however just slapped by someone who seemed to be the head of the gang.

An attempt by the accused lawyer to defend the defendant by terming the crime scene as unrealistic and marred with malice did not succeed. Judge Wolf refused the lawyer’s claim by claiming that the criminal history of the accused was wanting and highly questionable. Judge James added that the accused person had a very bad record of serial murder trials which began almost a year ago. Judge James further identified two of the accused close friends and termed them as some of the most wanted criminals according to the police department. Wolf noted that despite past hearings, the accused does not seem to be learning any lesson and that the nature of the crime was inexcusable morally and ranked high in manslaughter. The accused was therefore found guilty and sentenced to 15 years by Judge Wolf.

I think the decision of the Judge was based on the previous acts of the defendant and therefore it was the Judge’s strategy to ensure that the defendant did not go scot free. The juries who seemed to be taking notes regarding every fact were a true sign of judicial independency and representatives of the local community. The case I witnessed was not very easy to follow because there was need to prove beyond reasonable doubt. However the medical practitioner who examined Mr. Paul’s body brought in signs of the defendant actions.

Judge Wolf looked firm and strict throughout the case and he appeared to be taking note of every fact and aspect of the proceedings. Perhaps the numerous effective arguments in the case affected the ultimate decision made by the judge. The case took a bit longer probably because the judge had a responsibility of explaining every decision in the layman’s language. Being a murder case I was really surprised at the simplicity of the facts presented at the case. The jury did not seem to sympathize with the accused right from the beginning of the case and this made it simple to determine the outcome of the case.

I have to admit that the proceedings of the case were very formal and looked serious because there was greater attention paid by every party concerned. Although the facts seemed simple and easy to me, it must have appeared too difficult to be followed by juries thus prompting the judge to make decision by himself. Generally, the courts are indeed very important institutions because of their efficiency in hearing and achieving accurate results. Judge Wolf was unshaken by the jury while analyzing the evidence that was provided by the doctor thus leading to punishment of a particular criminal.

The prosecution played an important role in attesting that the accused is accountable. The previous convictions of similar murder cases against the defendant added more weight to the evidence and was therefore adduced in court against the defendant. However, I tend to think that this sum up to miscarriage of justice and further undermines the principle of presumption of innocence. I think there was suspicion created by the judge to the innocence of the suspect particularly when the judge highlighted past criminal records of the accused.

cover letter application for Marketing and Development Specialist

<Date>

<Employer’s Address>

Dear <Salutation.> <Employer’s name :>

I am writing to apply for the position of <Marketing and Development Specialist> following its advertisement in <The Denver Business Journal> of <March 21, 2011>. Being in possession of vast steadily gained experience in <a similar position> at < Marathon Petroleum, Findlay, OH > spanning a period of up to 8 years, I believe I am most suited for this job.

I have a bias towards business development and marketing and in order to broaden my scope and understanding in this field, I graduated with an Executive Masters of Business Administration Degree from Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH in August 2011. In line with your company’s goals and objectives as outlined in the advertisement, I am confident that my experience and knowledge will help revamp and spur your company’s growth and profitability. This borrows from my previous work experience at < Marathon Petroleum> where I helped the company acquire 4 new accounts resulting in an annual increase of 65,000,000 branded fuel gallons per year. Consequently, this resulted in the development of a second Territory Manager position in the state of Georgia. In addition, I am a hard working, ambitious and talented individual committed to both personal and professional excellence.

As noted in my research about your company, I believe there is great potential for expansion into the existing untapped markets, both locally and beyond. I would therefore be pleased to avail myself for an interview hoping to be considered and given a chance at being part of your team’s success. I can be reached through the contacts provided and on phone every evening, except Tuesday from 5.30 p.m. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

CHRYSTA MABERRY

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This writing highlights various elements of the criminal justice after I visited a Boston Municipal Court

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Day in Court

This writing highlights various elements of the criminal justice after I visited a Boston Municipal Court. This court is situated at the Government Center T stop on the Green Line and the case was presided over by Honorable James W. Coffey. Indeed, by attending the court proceedings I was able to understand and grab some of the activities involved in administration of justice. It is interesting to see the degree in which courtrooms attempt to maintain peace and unity of the society via their jurisdiction and the investigative minds of the judges. It is worth understandable that Criminal Justice has the police, court and jails as the main components although the police are the front face of this kind of law. The ongoing court trial that I attended involved forceful attack on two innocent couples.

The victims were Mr. and Mrs. Patrick who were driving on but unfortunately, their car rammed from behind. The couple then got out of their car to check on the cause of the problem. Immediately they got out of the car, they were attacked by a gang that included about six heavily built men with guns on their hands who abducted the couple and drugged them for a shorter distance, approximately 60 yards before dropping them along the way. Regrettably, Mr. Paul who attempted to seek medical attention from the nearby health facility was pronounced dead due to a good number of backbone fractures and heart attack. Mrs. Paul was however just slapped by someone who seemed to be the head of the gang.

An attempt by the accused lawyer to defend the defendant by terming the crime scene as unrealistic and marred with malice did not succeed. Judge Coffey refused the lawyer’s claim by claiming that the criminal history of the accused was wanting and highly questionable. Judge James added that the accused person had a very bad record of serial murder trials, which began almost a year ago. Judge James further identified two of the accused close friends and termed them as some of the most wanted criminals according to the police department. Coffey noted that despite past hearings, the accused does not seem to be learning any lesson and that the nature of the crime was inexcusable morally and ranked high in manslaughter. The accused was therefore, found guilty and sentenced to 15 years by Judge Coffey.

I think the decision of the Judge was based on the previous acts of the defendant and therefore it was the Judge’s strategy to ensure that the defendant did not go scot-free. The juries who seemed to be taking notes regarding every fact were a true sign of judicial independency and representatives of the local community. The case I witnessed was not very easy to follow because there was need to prove beyond reasonable doubt. However, the medical practitioner who examined Mr. Paul’s body brought in signs of the defendant actions.

Judge Coffey looked firm and strict throughout the case and he appeared to be taking note of every fact and aspect of the proceedings. Perhaps the numerous effective arguments in the case affected the ultimate decision made by the judge. The case took a bit longer probably because the judge had a responsibility of explaining every decision in the layman’s language. Being a murder case, I was surprised at the simplicity of the facts presented at the case. The jury did not seem to sympathize with the accused right from the beginning of the case and this made it simple to determine the outcome of the case.

I have to admit that the proceedings of the case were very formal and looked serious because there was greater attention paid by every party concerned. Although the facts seemed simple and easy to me, it must have appeared too difficult to be followed by juries thus prompting the judge to make decision by himself. Generally, the courts are indeed very important institutions because of their efficiency in hearing and achieving accurate results. Judge Coffey was unshaken by the jury while analyzing the evidence that was provided by the doctor thus leading to punishment of a particular criminal.

The prosecution played an important role in attesting that the accused is accountable. The previous convictions of similar murder cases against the defendant added more weight to the evidence and was therefore, adduced in court against the defendant. However, I tend to think that this sum up to miscarriage of justice and further undermines the principle of presumption of innocence. I think there was suspicion created by the judge to the innocence of the suspect particularly when the judge highlighted past criminal records of the accused. I expected some fairness and that the most important thing in every case particularly criminal case was proving beyond reasonable doubt.

I think the judge did not give the defense lawyer enough time to defend his client. This made me feel that at times court proceedings do not even require lawyers especially when defendant is common figure in the court and has bad reputation or considered “guilty” even before hearing. It appeared that that hiring a lawyer by the defendant was just a formality and nothing much could have been done by the lawyer to defend his client. I think the legal system is very technical and tends to take care of previous injustices done by an individual. In that case, it is not possible for a frequent suspect to go scot free because the legal system will definitely trap the individual.

Cover Letter for assistantapprentice hairdresser position

Cover Letter for Job

Customer Inserts His / Her Name

Customer Inserts Grade Course

Customer Inserts Tutor’s Name

15 February 2011

Outline

Introduction

Application

Assistant/apprentice

Hairdressing career

My profile

My vision

Career goal

Skills

Knowledge

Conclusion

Cover Letter for assistant/apprentice hairdresser position

I would like to apply for a position of assistant/apprentice hairdresser in your salon. I have chosen your salon because I recognize and appreciate the magnificent and trendy hairstyles your company offers to its customers and would be so proud to be part of your zealous team.

I have recently completed the hairdressing course in the college and I am currently seeking the position of assistant/apprentice hairdresser so that I can apply the skills I have acquired during the course. I am very passionate about hairdressing since I feel good when I see my clients looking very beautiful and shinning. Whenever I watch the celebrities, I evaluate their beauty based on the type of their haircuts or styles and the accompanying accessories. I agree with Hubert de Givenchy that, “hair style is the final tip-off whether or not a woman really knows herself” (2). Therefore, my vision is to help women realize themselves through hairdressing and I believe your company will enable me attain my dream or even surpass it.

My career goal in applying for the position of assistant/apprentice hairdresser is to gain and expand hairdressing experience and enhance my practical skills. The opportunity will give me ample time to explore the world of beauty and hairdressing as my career, expand my knowledge and skills, and eventually become a trendy hairdresser. I would like to start my apprenticeship not only because with this traineeship I can become one day a hairdresser of the established salon, but also because I hope that I will apply the skills and knowledge I have acquired during the apprenticeship to express my vision.

During the course of my studies I gained diverse skills in hairdressing and my objective is to use them creatively in designing new and trendy hairstyles. My objective is to incorporate knowledge and new skills in developing and designing haircuts and hairstyles to keep abreast with new styles in the industry, and I hope that other artists will get inspired from my work. I find inspiration from the famous artist, Pablo Picasso, who was a guru in the world of arts because he experimented with different theories, techniques, and ideas. Since he had guidance from his father at a young age, I would like to obtain guidance from your established salon, for I strongly believe that if you want to be the best, you have to learn from the best.

To meet my career objectives and goals in hairdressing, I have been constantly dedicating my time in reading widely and observing the work of great models and soliciting advice from my mentors, who have seen me through until I finished the college. For example, in the fashion industry, Patricia Fields from Sex & the City is probably one of the best clothing stylists, in my opinion, and I consider Tom Ford one of the best fashion designers because he was the one who transformed Gucci into a fashion powerhouse. I believe I have what it takes to emulate both Patricia and Tom if I learn the foundation of hairdressing. So far, I am confident that I have done my best and will strive for the best, as there is always room for improvement.

I strongly feel that the position of assistant/apprentice hairdresser in your salon will offer me a great experience, which will enhance my career as hairdresser. I am looking forward for your consideration and I am readily available for an interview.

Works Cited

Givenchy, de Hubert. “Women and Beauty.“Vogue, July1985. Print.

Slice of life

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“Slice of life”

This short story represents a good example of funny and hilarious process essays. Every single step of carving turkey is explained. There is a professional and meticulous way in which Baker describes all the best positions a turkey should be put in order to achieve better results during carving. Russell makes a lot of fun while describing the tools to be used in his proposed processes (Scarry & Scarry 642-643). I believe this story is very unique especially to those people who do not know the artistry involved in carving a turkey.

The author may be assumed as lazy because he does not like carving turkey. Although he craves for turkey, he is only comfortable watching football rather than carving turkey. When he finds an excuse that the curve knife is not sharp enough to curve the turkey, he goes ahead to borrow from neighbors. After lazy stroll, he comes back only to find that the turkey is ready to be eaten. The author obviously do not love taking time with his family and does not even see the need of helping the family out with some jobs. He better watch football than carving turkey which is meant to be eaten by his family including himself (Blau et al. 148-153)

I tend to believe that the author is a very angry and hot tempered individual who is also more aggressive with little patient. He does not concern himself with what people would think about him or about his acts. He funnily proposes the use of axe instead of a carving knife and further says that turkey should be put on a concrete wall to easily brake off the legs. This I think is unacceptable way of dealing with food (Scarry & Scarry 642-643). This short story reveals a lot about what happens to many people who do not love enjoying time with their families.

Works Cited

Blau et al.,.The Writer’s Craft. Evanston, Ill: McDougal Littell, 1995. Print.

Scarry, S., & Scarry. The writer’s workplace with readings: Building college writing skills. Boston, Mass: Wadsworth Cengage Learning, 2011. Print.

Cover Letter Application As A Hospital Nurse

Cover Letter Application As A Hospital Nurse

(Applicant Names),

(Address),

City.

14th of March 2012.

To the Human Resource Manager,

Tenet Healthcare Corporation,

146579- CA,

Belmont.

Dear Sir/ Madam,

RE: APPLICATION AS A HOSPITAL NURSE

I write to present my application for the nursing post available at your corporation as per your adverts in the electronic and print media. I am a dedicated young professional with my main professional development objective being to participate in nursing at the highest possible level such as that offered at Tenet Healthcare Corporation. To this end, I have made efforts in advancing my professional qualifications, which is above average for a young professional. My other objectives include adding value to the complicated American nursing environment through my academic and non-academic skills that I have acquired over the years. By having such a chance, I would be able to match my profession with my interests, which include serving the needy. During my extra curricular activities, I have established an interest of offering voluntary services to the needy in different health and special care facilities. In the process, I have obtained excellent professional skills that support an all-rounded delivery of services. Some of such personal strengths include interpersonal skills, leadership skills, initiative-taking skills, tolerance, and communication skills. In line with the requirements of a modern nursing professional, I believe that I meet several of what would be needed in my duties if my application were successful.

For the above reasons and those contained in my resume, I believe that I am the right candidate for this job. I offer to make positive contributions and cooperation as required of me during the processing of my application. I would like to hear soon from the Corporation regarding the application for clarification. Attached is a section of my resume detailing on documents, certification and strengths.

Thanks in advance.

Resume (Extract)

Licenses

National Nursing Practitioner

Earned Degrees

1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Boston College, Boston, MA in 2000

2. Associate of Nursing from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston, MA in 2003

Certifications

BLS, PALS, ACLS, TNCC

Professional Experiences (practiced during previous positions held- listed below)

1. Management

2. Treatment

3. Supervision

4. Coordination

5. Evaluation and appraisal

Previous Positions Held

Staff Nurse, Surgical Unit (Boston General Hospital in 2010)

Nurse Manager (Massachusetts Military Base in 2008)

Nurse Manager Gastroenterology Clinic (Quincy AFB, Quincy, MA in 2006)

Staff Nurse Multi-Service Unit (Tewana AB, Saipan in 2003)

Membership in Professional Organizations

Gastroenterology Nurses Association

Post Anesthesia Care Nurses Association

National Nurses Association

Publications

1. Essentials of American Nursing (Book- 2011)

2. The Impact of the 2008 Economic Crises on the Integrity of the American Nursing Profession (Research Paper- 2009)

3. The Impact of Maternal Characteristics on the Health Status of the Child (Research Paper- 2006)

4. National Healthcare System Preparedness to Deal with Nursing Personnel Shortages (Research Paper- 2005)

5. Employment Security Status on the Performance of Nurses in the USA (Research Paper- 2003)

Skills

Computer Skills (Proficient in MS Office, Web, Medtech Computer System)

Leadership Skills

Research Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Video Games and Violence

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Class

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Video Games and Violence.

The reason or fact through which video games has influenced violence in our society is something that has been in debate for the longest time. It is hypothesized that a frequent use of violent videogames will have an influence on antisocial behavior. Through a quantitative methodology, 596 individuals participated in this study, between the ages of 6 to 18. Parametric analyses were carried out to determine if antisocial behavior predicts violent videogame playing. It appears that there is no sound relationship that links antisocial behavior and play of violent videogames. (Daisuke).

With the recent mass shooting over the years then some people are trying to relate them with the violence that occurs in games. Like the gunman who killed 22 people and injured 24 others at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, on August 3 made a fleeting reference to video game soldiers, indicating that he was familiar with video violence, and many politicians were quick to blame video games for this and other mass shootings. Even with all the research conducted it has still been hard to find how the real-life violence is linked to the violence in video games.

Since not all of us are fun of video games but I believe that once in our lives then we have had an encounter to experience how it feels to play whichever game was in place but in games like Grand theft out five or Call of duty then I guess we have come across where if you kill you are rewarded.

Killing innocent people using weapons including guns, knives, flame and feet. Some include cut scenes of strippers. In some, the player assumes the role of hero, whereas in others the player is a criminal.

An updated meta-analysis reveals that exposure to violent video games is significantly linked to increases in aggressive behavior, aggressive cognition, aggressive affect, and cardiovascular arousal, and to decreases in helping behavior. (Anderson, Craig A). The new report, published in the journal on Wednesday, found that, when bundled together, the studies showed a statistically significant but minuscule positive correlation between gaming and aggression, below the threshold required to count as even a “small effect”.One common argument for a negative effect of gaming is that small harms can accumulate over time: if a player ends every game slightly more aggressive then, over the long term, that might add up to a meaningful change in temperament. But the study finds no evidence for such an accumulation, and in fact finds evidence pointing in the opposite direction.

Playing violent video games causes more aggression, bullying, and fighting by simulating violence such as shooting guns and hand-to-hand combat in video games can cause real-life violent behavior. Many perpetrators of mass shootings played violent video games.

Violent video games also desensitize players to real-life violence through inhabiting violent characters in video games, children are more likely to imitate the behaviors of those characters and have difficulty distinguishing reality from fantasy. The exposure to violent video games is linked to lower empathy and decreased kindness. In video games that portray violence against women they can lead to more harmful attitudes and sexually violent actions towards women.

Violent video games reinforce fighting as a means of dealing with conflict by rewarding the use of violent action with increased life force, more weapons, moving on to higher levels, and more. With the violent video games, the US military use violent video games to train their soldiers to kill.

Viewing violent TV programs was significantly related to manifest physical aggression for Ss in general. There was no relationship between VG playing and self-esteem among females; however, TV viewing, VG playing, and SES were all inversely correlated with self-esteem for males. It is concluded that VG playing is neither the menace that many of its critics have portrayed it to be nor necessarily without possible negative consequences.

Other than having the its pro’s violent video games have their cons over the years studies have shown violent video games may cause aggression, not violence. Further, any competitive video game or activity may cause aggression. The games are a convenient scapegoat for those who would rather not deal with the actual causes of violence in the US. In simple statistics does not support the claim that violent video games cause mass shootings or other violence. As sales of violent video games have significantly increased, violent juvenile crime rate. Studies have shown that violent video games can have a positive effect on kindness, civic engagement, and prosocial behaviors. Violent video game players know the difference between virtual violence in the context of a game and appropriate behavior in the real world. It provides opportunities for children to explore consequences of violent actions, develop their moral compasses and release their stress and anger (catharsis) in the game, leading to less real-world aggression.

Studies claiming a causal link between video game violence and real-life violence are flawed.

Works Cited

Daisuke Sato, “Playing violent videogames is unrelated to antisocial behavior in Mexican children” Entertainment Computing. 2021.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1875952121000367Anderson, Craig A. “An update on the effects of playing violent video games.” Journal of adolescence 27.1 (2004): 113-122.

Dominick, J. R. (1984). Videogames, television violence, and aggression in teenagers. Journal of Communication, 34(2), 136–147. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1460-2466.1984.tb02165.x