Biography (VERONICA)
PART A
Discussion Topic 200 WORDS
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Introduction:
This Discussion Board challenges you to explore the concept of identity through the lens of a personal trait, disease, disorder, or physical characteristic.
Objectives:
· Apply course theme to the Natural Sciences in provided response (CO 2)
· Demonstrate critical thinking skills (CO 2)
· Demonstrate effective use of digital tools to create an original response (CO 4)
Directions:
For this post, you will explain how a specific trait, disease, disorder, or characteristic influences who you are. Focus on its impact: how has this element impacted your daily life, relationships, or self-perception? Have you encountered any challenges with this element of your identity?
You are welcome to include personal experiences to illustrate your point.
Here are some guiding questions to help you get started:
· Do you have a physical trait (eye color, curly hair, freckles) that affects your self-perception?
· Do you have a condition (allergies, ADHD) that has impacted you and how you see yourself?
· Do you have a personality trait (introversion, creativity) that identifies you?
· Do you have an illness or learning disability that has shaped your life perspective?
PART B (350 WORDS)
Assignment Instructions
Comparative Analysis: Across the Disciplines
For this assignment, you will create an essay that analyzes and compares the writing conventions for the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.
Objectives
· Examine applied course materials (CO 1)
· Demonstrate critical thinking skills (CO 3, CO 4, CO 5)
· Practice integrating and evaluating source material(s) (CO 4, CO 5)
· Compose appropriate text with conventional use of language (CO 4, CO 5)
· Document sources through proper MLA or APA citation, as assigned (CO 5)
Directions:
Using your applied research sources throughout the term for supporting evidence, discuss the key differences between the humanities, social sciences, and natural/applied sciences. Include discussion of language, formatting, and documentation style.
Your comparative analysis should be
at least 350 words and cite at least
three of your research sources this term, one from each discipline.
PART C (200 WORDS)
Across the Disciplines
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Across the Disciplines
For this assignment, you will discuss your experience with the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.
Objectives:
· Demonstrate critical thinking skills (CO 3)
· Compose appropriate text with conventional use of language (CO 4, CO 5)
· Demonstrate effective use of digital tools to create an original response (CO 4)
Directions:
Reflect on your journey across the disciplines and discuss how studying culture and identity through these different lenses has broadened your understanding. Include discussion of how each discipline contributed to this understanding.
