The Life on Parole

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              Divide the paper into two sections (a) and (b) respectively
1- Part (a) of the paper entails you carefully and thoughtfully watching the Frontline Documentary Life on Parole

2-  (Video) to watch
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/life-on-parole/
This section of your final paper will analyze how the experiences of these parolees in the documentary are related to the research by Bruce Western in the book Homeward.

3- Part (b) is self-explanatory but you should be clear and very thoughtful about why the concepts you have learned are the most important and how they have impacted your thinking

4- Typed– double spaced with 1 inch margins on left/right and 1 inch margin top/bottom

5- Use a 12 point sized

FINAL BUSINESS REPORT

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Write a Report on some aspect of the the United States economy that has been impacted by COVID-19.  The impact may be negative or positive and you may approach this topic from any angle that interests you. You can research a company or examine a particular topic, company, or industry.  Once you have collected information on the topic, make some recommendations for possible improvements, or discuss unexpected findings.

IDEAS TO GET YOU STARTED:

Whats happening at some of the most prominent companies in the United States, such as Google, Amazon, JC Penney,  Starbucks, McDonalds, Chuck E. Cheese, CVS,  Apple, Tesla, Exxon Mobil, Tyson Foods, American Airlines, Marriott Hotels, or Zoom, etc.
Why is the stock market doing so well while a number of companies have declared bankruptcy? (Refer to the first video we watched for homework, link in Week 15.)
How easy is for employees who have lost their jobs to obtain unemployment benefits? Who is eligible to receive these benefits? Are these benefits sufficient to cover basic needs?
Have companies changed their approach to advertising?
What has happened to the job market? Which industries have lost the most jobs? Where has there been a growth of jobs? Are there any problems in the newly created jobs? (Refer to the videos we watched for homework, links in Week 15.)
How are different companies or organizations treating employees? What changes have they made to keep employees safe? Are they adequately concerned about employees physical health? What about their mental health?
Do workers in hazardous jobs have access to benefits such as health insurance and sick leave? Should certain workers receive hazard pay?
Are companies doing enough to keep their customers safe?
Consider the impact of COVID-19 on one of the following industries:
Agriculture
Groceries
Banking
Automobiles
Real estate
Restaurants
Education
Transportation (including public transport & ride share);
Tourism (including airlines & hotels)
Clothing manufacturing
Entertainment (including movies, live theater, television, and streaming services)
Sports
Personal grooming (such as hair and nail salons)
Video communication (such as Zoom)
Social media
Health-care providers (including hospitals, doctors, dentists, vets, etc.)
RESEARCH:

Once you have selected your topic, begin your research by using the business databases available on the Oviatt Library Website (link). (Links to an external site.)
If you search Google for information, you should ensure your sources are reliable (Links to an external site.) (link).
Reliable and balanced sources will provide logos and ethos to your Report. Individual stories and personal experiences or interviews will provide
REPORT REQUIREMENTS:

Upload your Business Report to Canvas by 11:00am, Tuesday, Dec. 15.
Write 4-6 pages, single spaced, Times New Roman, .12.  (These pages do not include the Works Cited.)
Find at least four recent articles, from reliable sources, to support your research. In addition, you are encouraged to use personal experience, personal interviews, videos, podcasts, etc.
Make sure that sources used within the Report are cited in MLA in-text citation format. (For in-text citations, refer to Guffey textbook, Appendix B, or to the OWL at Purdue University (Links to an external site.).
Include a Works Cited in MLA format. (This is in addition to 4-6 pages for the Report.) Any personal interviews, podcasts, videos etc. mentioned in the Report, should also be listed in the Works Cited, as well as any graphs or tables. For more information on MLA format in a Works Cited, refer to Guffey textbook, Appendix B, or to the OWL at Purdue University. (Links to an external site.)
Adhere to the qualities of good business writing: direct, concise, well organized, with bullets where appropriate. (Refer to Chapter 12 of our textbook for more details.)
Use headings, white space between paragraphs, as well as graphs and tables if applicable.
A Title Page is NOT required
A Table of Contents is NOT required
The Report will automatically be submitted to Turnitin.com so make sure to cite all sources and use quotations when using exact words from a source.
REPORT FORMAT:

The Report should consist of the following SIX sections:
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (write this only after you have written the Report)
INTRODUCTION
BODY (several paragraphs describing the research; each paragraph will have its own heading)
CONCLUSION
RECOMMENDATIONS or SURPRISING FINDINGS
WORKS CITED
Watch this VIDEO, How to Write a Business Report:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8uF1EoIneE (Links to an external site.)

GENERAL REPORT-FORMAT GUIDELINES[1]:
When you write a report, you will want to make it easy to read and understand. Here are some guidelines to apply to any report you write:

Use lists: Whenever you can, help your reader by using lists. Give your lists visual emphasis by using bullets.
Use headings and subheadings: Use headings and subheadings to guide your reader through the organization of the report. Each section should have a clear topic statement to let the reader know what will be included in the section.
Use clear typefaces, such as Times New Roman or Arial: Avoid using more than one typeface in a document. Bold section headings for emphasis.
Use white space to enhance your information: Dense blocks of text are difficult to read and will make it more difficult for your readers to find the information they need. ….
Write the body of your report first[before you write the Executive Summary]
Maintain consistent structure: Once you determine the structure you will use, keep using it consistently throughout the report. This will make it easier for your readers to understand your report.

Speech Analysis Project

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SPEECH ANALYSIS PROJECT

Worth: 25 points

Format: Times New Roman font, 12 point font, double-spaced is ok

Length: Enough to effectively address all questions & requirements listed below regarding your chosen speech

DUE: By [SEE COURSE CALENDAR FOR DEADLINE] by 11:59pm, uploaded to Canvas under the Assignments link

Directions: Instead of making you watch a movie or documentary about public speaking, you get to choose what you want to watch for this assignment!

Step 1: Pick a speech that can be found on YouTube.

Important criteria to consider:
The speech must be at least 4 minutes long, no longer than 20 minutes. (Shorter isnt always better, by the way!)
There must be only one speaker delivering the main speech.
The speaker can be anyone (historical figure, celebrity, regular citizen, adult, teenager, etc.)
The speech must be an actual speech performance or direct address to an audience, not just a recording of someone talking for a blog, tutorial, or personal YouTube channel. It will help if the speaker is on a stage, platform, behind a podium, or generally in front of an audience.
Examples: Ashton Kutchers Teen Choice Award acceptance speech, famous commencement addresses, anything from the Ted Talks channel, general motivational speeches, guest speakers at assemblies

Step 2: Watch ALL of the video that you choose.
Include the following information at the top of your paper:
Title of the video (and speechs title if different from the videos title, if available)
Speakers name
The location and date of the speech performance (if available)
The URL video link

Step 3: Take notes during the video for your paper.
Include the following information about the speech in your paper:
Why did you choose this video?
What is the speakers central idea? (Also known as their thesis or main idea)
What are some of the main points that the speaker addresses? (What are the ideas that the speaker is trying to get the audience to understand or accept?)

Step 4: You will also add in your personal observations and critiques about the speakers performance.
Please DESCRIBE & EXPLAIN the following (These are not just Yes or No questions):
Did the speaker have a clear introduction, body, and conclusion?
Was there an effective attention-getter? Was there an impactful ending?
Were transitions used to help the audience follow along from one point to another? (Also known as sign posts or transitional words & phrases).
Name 2 things that the speaker did really well in his/her performance.
Name 2 things that the speaker should improve or correct in his/her performance.
Do you believe this speaker is a credible speaker? (Credibility). Why or why not?
Overall, what did you like the most about this speech? What did you dislike the most?

I am doing this speech:
Obama Inaugural Address
20th January 2009

Realism: US and China (To what extent is China a security threat?)

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The extent to which China presents a threat to the US and whether or not China can rise peacefully is a topic of debate within realism and security studies. John Mearsheimer, for example, has argued forcefully that if China continues on its current trajectory, then conflict with the US is inevitable.

To what extent is China a security threat?

I’ve attached the references you should use for this essay.
Thank you.