Write a summary of the assigned reading – “Binge Drinking Must Be Stopped” by Henry Wechsler (1 page) (10%)

Steps to follow when writing a summary:

• Read the assigned text first for general meaning. Follow the writer’s meaning, trying to see the issue from the writer’s perspective and adopt the writer’s values and belief system.

1. (optional) Read the argument slowly a second time writing in the margins brief does and says statements for each paragraph or group of closely connected paragraphs. A does statement identifies a paragraph’s function, such as “summarizes an opposing view,” “introduces a supporting reason,” or ”gives and example.” A says statement summarizes a paragraph’s main point.

1. (optional) Examine your does and says statements to determine the major sections of the argument, and create a list of major points and sub-points. If you are visually oriented, you may prefer to make a diagram of the article.

1. Turn your list or diagram into a prose summary. You can do it in two ways:
   1. join all the says statements into a lengthy summary and then prune it,
   2. start with a one-sentence summary of the argument’s thesis and the major supporting reasons and then gradually develop it a little with more supporting ideas.

1. Anyway, if you explain the most important points, use the same proportion of coverage and emphasis as the original and be neutral, objective, and accurate. You may use quotations, but keep them short.

1. Exercise critical thinking; do not simply repeat what you have read, but present the relationship between the main ideas.

1. Always give the complete title of your text and the name of the author in full when you first refer to them. Assume that the reader of your summary is not familiar with the text you are summarizing.

1. Make sure you are using strong verbs for the major points like argues, contends, claims, etc. as opposed to suggests, hints, etc.

1. Do not judge the text; avoid “the author clearly states,” etc. Do not give your opinions.

1. Use attributive tags all the time – expressions like“The author says,” “According to Smith,” or “In the author’s opinion,” etc.

1. Revise your summary until it is the desired length and is sufficiently clear, concise, and complete.

1. Students will:a. Take the online Crest Career Interest Inventory at: http://www.assessment.com/.b. Take the June/Myers-Briggs Personality Inventory athttp://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes1.html.c. Prepare a Resume for Employment as per the enclosed format.

2. Students are at liberty to use other inventories if they desire. Other possible inventoriesinclude but are not limited to: Keirsey Temperament Sorter (KTS-II) Assessment tool; theMAPP assessment inventory; the Career Directions Inventory; DISCOVER Inventory: andthe SIGI PLUS Inventory. NOTE: make sure the inventory is measuring career interest.

3. Students will provide the printed results of these two tests and their employment resumeto a fellow student for assessment, evaluation and development of the Employability Plan.NOTE: A client who is not a fellow student may be accepted with the approval of thecourse instructor.

4. The printed results of the Career Interest Inventory, the Personality Inventory, the studentclients resume and the employment leads section (see below for details) will be the ONLYattachments to this Employability Plan.

5. In addition to the above, the Career Counseling Student will conduct an interview with theirCareer Counseling Student Client. A one on one personal interview is preferable however, atelephone interview is acceptable. This interview is to gather additional informationnecessary to produce a comprehensive Employability Plan.

6. The Career Counseling Student will prepare the Employability Plan in according with theformat provided below.

7. Assessments will include: 1) strengths and weaknesses of each assessment; 2) compatibilityand/or non-compatibility with career goals as per resume and as expressed in the personalinterview; 3) any evidence of career indecision and indecisiveness, career maturity andadaptability, and 4) any assessments of career flexibility, motivation, and work values.Each assessment should be between 250 to 350 words, 12-point Times New Romanfont, single spaced with paragraphs indented. NOTE: If more than 350 words are necessarythe data must be substantive.

8. The Career Counselor student will select two (2) possible occupational choices based on theabove assessment. These two occupational recommendations will be selected from theDictionary of Occupational Titles – http://www.occupationalinfo.org/). Please provide thefollowing for the occupations you have recommended: state the relationship of these tworecommended occupations as per your overall assessment

9. See additional instructions for the Employability Plan and the Employability Lead sectionsin the sample/format below.

Part 5 presents the last draft of the final paper for this Project. This 1,200 – 1,400-word final draft should include a thesis, all major points and evidence, an introduction and conclusion, and a Works Cited page. The evidence requirement for this Part includes at least five sources. Your five sources should include one primary source for each of the two stakeholders (such as information from their websites), at least one credible/scholarly source for each of the two stakeholders (such as scholarly articles that support their arguments or stances), and at least one credible/scholarly source that supports the validity of your proposed compromise.

In review of the essay requirements for this project, your project 1 final version should include the following: (1) an introduction that clearly identifies both stakeholders, the controversial issue, and thesis that presents the point of contention between the stakeholders and explains a proposed compromise, (2) a fair representation of the major stakeholders’ points and evidence that demonstrates your understanding of the value of each position (empathy), (3) a discussion of what the two stakeholders have in common (common ground), (4) a single, feasible and objective resolution that would benefit both stakeholders and potentially work to resolve the issue, (5) a defense of why the resolution is workable for both stakeholders and in which contexts the compromise will work and satisfy each stakeholder, (6) a conclusion that highlights the main points and considers forward-thinking research ideas for research/action, and (7) a Works Cited page.

Step by Step

1. Review Steps 1-7, noted on your Part 2 Intermediate Draft Project Description and in the above Part 4 Final Draft Description
2. Review the class content and homework assignments from your Intermediate draft submission and determine the final draft additions or revisions you may need to make based on this new information
3. Thoroughly review all feedback offered through peer review and by your instructor and determine the revisions needed for your final draft based on your critical assessment of the feedback received
4. In addition to significantly revising your draft, present a polished draft that attends to grammar and surface issues, and use proper format as identified by your instructor.

The purpose of this discussion is for you to demonstrate your understanding of the material. Approach your response as though it is a mini essay with complete sentences, distinct paragraphs, and correct spelling and punctuation. Grammar and spelling matter. Online courses demand the same standard of academic communication and use of grammar as face-to-face courses.

Using a minimum of 300 words, provide a thorough response to the following prompts:

1. The left hemisphere specializes in verbal and analytical functions. The right hemisphere focuses on nonverbal abilities, such as spatial-manipulative skills, art and musical abilities, and visual recognition tasks. Keep in mind that both hemispheres are activated when we perform almost any task or respond to any stimuli. If your brain and only one hemisphere, would you want it to be the right hemisphere or the left? Support your decision by referring to the learning material for this module.
2. You share half of your genetic makeup with each of your parents, but you are no doubt very different from both of them. Spend a few minutes jotting down the similarities and differences between you and your parents. How do you think your unique environment and experiences have contributed to some of the differences you see?
3. Select either of the interactive websites below and describe your experience of it.
   1. The Synapse (Links to an external site.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L41TYxYUqqs
   2. The Split Brain Experiment (Links to an external site.) https://educationalgames.nobelprize.org/educational/medicine/split-brain/splitbrainexp.html

In addition, you are expected to provide a supportive and/or reflective comment to the post of one classmate. In order to receive the maximum possible 15 points, you must accurately and thoroughly answer each part of the discussion prompt using at least 300 words (including the prompt in your response is not included in the word count) and comment on the post of one of your classmates.

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