Assignment 2: Cultural Activity Report
Due Week 9 and worth 190 points
Write a 500-750 word essay that describes your experience and addresses the requirements below.
Step 1:Watch parts 1 and 2 of this community theater presentation which is an adaptation of the show 'Amadeus'.
Step 2:Identify the plot of the play and 3 characters.
Step 3:Choose 2 scenes from the play andfor each sceneyou have selected:
- Describe in detail what you see (background, props, scenery, etc.)
- List and describe each character (describe their clothing, accessories, etc.)
- List one line spoken by one of the characters and describe how the others in the scene react to what is said (facial expressions, body language, verbal response, etc.)
Step 4:Describe your overall reaction after viewing the play.
Step 5:Formatting and writing standards are part of your grade. Align your formatting to the Strayer University Writing Standards.View the:Strayer University Writing Standards (SWS)
Communicating professionally and ethically is one of the essential skill sets we can teach you at Strayer. The following guidelines will ensure: · Your writing is professional · You avoid plagiarizing others, which is essential to writing ethically · You give credit to others in your work Visit Strayer’s Academic Integrity Center for more information. Winter 2019 https://pslogin.strayer.edu/?dest=academic-support/academic-integrity-center Strayer University Writing Standards 2
Include page numbers.
Use 1-inch margins.
Use Arial, Courier, Times New Roman, or Calibri font style.
Use 10-, 11-, or 12-point font size for the body of your text.
Use numerals (1, 2, 3, and so on) or spell out numbers (one, two, three, and so on). Be consistent with your choice throughout the assignment.
Use either single or double spacing, according to assignment guidelines.
If assignment requires a title page: · Include the assignment title, your name, course title, your professor’s name, and the date of submission on a separate page.
If assignment does not require a title page (stated in the assignment details): a. Include all required content in a header at the top of your document. or b. Include all required content where appropriate for assignment format. Examples of appropriate places per assignment: letterhead of a business letter assignment or a title slide for a PowerPoint presentation.
Use appropriate language and be concise.
Write in active voice when possible. Find tips here.
Use the point of view (first, second, or third person) required by the assignment guidelines.
Use spelling and grammar check and proofread to help ensure your work is error free.
Use credible sources to support your ideas/work. Find tips here.
Cite your sources throughout your work when you borrow someone else’s words or ideas. Give credit to the authors.
Look for a permalink tool for a webpage when possible (especially when an electronic source requires logging in like the Strayer Library). Find tips here.
Add each cited source to the Source List at the end of your assignment. (See the Giving Credit to Authors and Sources section for more details.)
Don’t forget to cite and add your textbook to the Source List if you use it as a source.
Include a Source List when the assignment requires research or if you cite the textbook.
Type “Sources” centered on the first line of the page.
List the sources that you used in your assignment.
Organize sources in a numbered list and in order of use throughout the paper. Use the original number when citing a source multiple times.
For more information, see the Source List section. General Standards Use Appropriate Formatting Title Your Work Write Clearly Cite Credible Sources Build a Source List https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/539/01/ http://libdatab.strayer.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ers&AN=98402046&site=eds-live&scope=site https://cdnapisec.kaltura.com/index.php/extwidget/preview/partner_id/956951/uiconf_id/38285871/entry_id/1_w9soryj6/embed/dynamic Strayer University Writing Standards 3 Writing Assignments Strayer University uses several different types of writing assignments. The Strayer University Student Writing Standards are designed to allow flexibility in formatting your assignment and giving credit to your sources. This section covers specific areas to help you properly format and develop your assignments. Note: The specific format guidelines override guidelines in the General Standards section. Paper and Essay Specific Format Guidelines PowerPoint or Slideshow Specific Format Guidelines
Use double spacing throughout the body of your assignment.
Use a consistent 12-point font throughout your assignment submission. (For acceptable fonts, see General Standards section.)
Use the point of view (first or third person) required by the assignment guidelines.
Section headings can be used to divide different content areas. Align section headings (centered) on the page, be consistent, and include at least two section headings in the assignment.
Follow all other General Standards section guidelines.
Title slides should include the project name (title your work to capture attention if possible), a subtitle (if needed), the course title, and your name.
Use spacing that improves professional style (mixing single and double spacing as needed).
Use a background color or image on slides.
Use Calibri, Lucida Console, Helvetica, Futura, Myriad Pro, or Gill Sans font styles.
Use 28-32 point font size for the body of your slides (based on your chosen font style). Avoid font sizes below 24-point.
Use 36-44 point font size for the titles of your slides (based on chosen font style).
Limit content per slide (no more than 7 lines on any slide and no more than 7 words per line).
Include slide numbers when your slide show has 3+ slides. You may place the numbers wherever you like (but be consistent).
Include appropriate images that connect directly to slide content or presentation content.
Follow additional guidelines from the PowerPoint or Slideshow Specific Format Guidelines section and assignment guidelines. Strayer University Writing Standards 4 Giving Credit to Authors and Sources When quoting or paraphrasing another source, you need to give credit by using an in-text citation. An in-text citation includes the author’s last name and the number of the source from the Source List. A well-researched assignment has at least as many sources as pages (see Writing Assignments for the required number of sources). Find tips here. Option #1: Paraphrasing Rewording Source Information in Your Own Words · Rephrase the source information in your words. Be sure not to repeat the same words of the author. · Add a number to the end of your source (which will tie to your Source List). · Remember, you cannot just replace words of the original sentence. Examples ORIGINAL SOURCE “Writing at a college level requires informed research.” PARAPHRASING As Harvey wrote, when writing a paper for higher education, it is critical to research and cite sources (1). When writing a paper for higher education, it is imperative to research and cite sources (Harvey, 1). Option #2: Quoting Citing Another Person’s Work Word-For-Word · Place quotation marks at the beginning and the end of the quoted information. · Add a number to the end of your source (which will tie to your Source List). · Do not quote more than one to two sentences (approximately 25 words) at a time. · Do not start a sentence with a quotation. · Introduce and explain quotes within the context of your paper. Examples ORIGINAL SOURCE “Writing at a college level requires informed research.” QUOTING Harvey wrote in his book, “Writing at a college level requires informed research” (1). Many authors agree, “Writing at a college level requires informed research” (Harvey, 1). http://libdatab.strayer.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ers&AN=98402046&site=eds-live&scope=site Strayer University Writing Standards 5 Page Numbers When referencing multiple pages in a text book or other large book, consider adding page numbers to help the reader understand where the information you referenced can be found. You can do this in three ways: a. In the body of your paper; or b. In the citation; or c. By listing page numbers in the order they were used in your paper on the Source List. Check with your instructor or the assignment guidelines to see if there is a preference based on your course. Example IN-TEXT CITATION (Harvey, 1, p. 16) In the example, the author is Harvey, the source list number is 1, and the page number that this information can be found on is page 16. Multiple Sources (Synthesizing) Synthesizing means using multiple sources in one sentence or paragraph (typically paraphrased) to make a strong point. This is normally done with more advanced writing, but could happen in any writing where you use more than one source. The key here is clarity. If you paraphrase multiple sources in the same sentence (of paragraph if the majority of the information contained in the paragraph is paraphrased), you should include each source in the citation. Separate sources using semi-colons (;) and create the citation in the normal style that you would for using only one source (Name, Source Number). Example SYNTHESIZED IN-TEXT CITATION (Harvey, 1; Buchanan, 2) In the example, the authors Harvey and Buchanan were paraphrased to help the student make a strong point. Harvey is the first source on the source list, and Buchanan is the second source on the source list. Traditional Sources Strayer University Writing Standards 6 Discussion Posts When quoting or paraphrasing a source for discussion threads, include the source number in parenthesis after the body text where you quote or paraphrase. At the end of your post, type the word “Sources” and below that include a list of any sources that you cited. If you pulled information from more than one source, continue to number the additional sources in the order that they appear in your post. For more information on building a Source List Entry, see Source List section. Examples SAMPLE POST The work is the important part of any writing assignment. According to Smith, “writing things down is the biggest challenge” (1). This is significant because… The other side of this is also important. It is noted that “actually writing isn’t important as much as putting ideas somewhere useful” (2). SOURCES 1. William Smith. 2018. The Way Things Are. http://www.samplesite.com/writing 2. Patricia Smith. 2018. The Way Things Really Are. http://www.betterthansample.com/tiger A web source is any source accessed through an internet browser. Before using any source, first determine its credibility. Then decide if the source is appropriate and relevant for your project. Find tips here. Home Pages A home page is the main page that loads when you type a standard web address. For instance, if you type Google. com into the web browser, you will be taken to Google’s home page. If you do need to cite a home page, use the webpage’s title from