STAGE PLAY

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  • Sunday, May 2 — Upload directly to this assignment before 11:59 p.m. Absolutely no late papers will be accepted.  

Description:  Watch a stage play.  Choose from these productions:

 (Links to an external site.)Write an essay that examines the play through at least one of Aristotle’s Elements of Drama, (Links to an external site.) plot, theme, characters, dialogue, music, or spectacle. 

 Requirements:

  • 1000 words
  • Do not write in first person (I/we); if you don’t know what this means, click here (Links to an external site.).
  • Double-space lines. (See “How to Format Line Spacing in Microsoft Word” under Helpful Links and Documents.)
  • Use a font size no larger than 12 points. (Don’t use cursive or all-italics.)
  • Use 1-inch margins.
  • No title is necessary.
  • Do not use extra space between paragraphs.
  • If you incorporate an outside source (a book, film, article, interview, etc.), you must cite it using MLA citation style. It is not necessary to use outside sources for this assignment.  (See MLA Overview and Workshop under Helpful Links and Documents.) 
  • Make sure formatting is correct. If it’s not, the penalty will be -5 to -15 points.  You can find a downloadable template in the Files section.  You can also find it under Helpful Links on the Homepage.

Humanities and Contemporary Popular Culture

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Instructions

Analyze: Word of the Year

Evaluation Title: What is Pop Culture?

One way to identify changes in popular culture is to examine new terms and concepts that arise and quickly become prevalent in society.  For example, you may be familiar with the new phrases that arose with the use of smartphones (LOL! OMG! YOLO!) and the new meanings for already familiar words such as text, data, refresh, application, etc.  We use “Google” as a verb today, “Spam” used to be a canned meat product, and “Amazon” no longer first brings to mind a river in South America.

Oxford Dictionary (https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/ (Links to an external site.)) takes on the challenge of the ever-changing English language by providing definitions for newly adopted and used words in the English language and even selects a “Word of the Year” – a word that takes on a certain significant meaning in the context of current events and culture.  In 2015, it was notable that the “word” of the year wasn’t even a word at all, but instead an emoji!  No one 10 years ago could have predicted this, and it demonstrates clearly the role that communication via technology has in today’s culture. 

For this assignment, you will be creating a PowerPoint presentation about popular culture and this year’s Word of the Year.  Look up Oxford Dictionaries’ most recent Word of the Year and consider the cultural influences and events that drove this word selection.  What events are related to this word and what is their significance?  How does this word present itself in your own thoughts, experiences, and beliefs?  What is the connection between the “Word of the Year” and the concept of Popular Culture?

Specifications:

Submission: A 10-12 slide PowerPoint presentation or Prezi to address the questions posed above. Include speaker notes or a voice-over, images, and videos where applicable.  If you choose the voice-over option, you will upload your recording web link (URL). 

In your presentation:

  • Clearly explain the meaning of the Word of the Year.
  • Provide 4-5 examples of cultural events that led up to or evolved from this word usage.  
  • Reflect on thoughts, experiences, and beliefs regarding this word’s usage in society and your own life.
  • Provide speaker’s notes or a voice-over on the PowerPoint to accompany each slide.  If you choose speaker’s notes, the total word count of your notes should be 750-1000 words.  If you choose to create a voice-over recording your presentation should be 4-6 minutes long.
  • Include a title slide and include your references page in APA format on the last slide of the presentation.

Helpful Resources:

Week 3 assignment analyzing boxy language

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Required Resources

Read/review the following resources for this activity:

  • Textbook: Chapter 7, 8
  • Lesson 3
  • APA style manual
  • Citation and Writing Assistance: Writing Papers At CU
  • Library Overview
  • How to Search for Articles – the Everything Tab

Instructions

Social Movements are only as important as the person leading them. The person(s) leading a social movement must have charisma and be able to captivate an audience. Political scientists and historians are taught to analyze body language, especially during debates and speeches.

For this assignment, you will watch Dr Martin Luther King’s I Have a Dream (Links to an external site.) speech and a speech by Alicia Garza of the Black Lives Matter movement (Links to an external site.)and answer questions listed below. Pay special attention to the following aspects in the two speeches.

  • Importance of body language while delivering the speech.
  • Gestures, cadence and delivery style.

Answer the following 

  1. Provide a summary of the two speeches.
  2. Compare Dr. King’s leadership, charisma, power and passion to capture his audience to Alicia Garza’s speech. What are the similarities, if any? What are the differences, if any?
  3. How does the location of the speeches support their messaging? Dr. King’s speech was held in a church and at the Lincoln Memorial, whereas today we have social networking and more avenues to relay messages. Does messaging make a difference?
  4. Describe how the audience in Dr. King’s speeches relate to the Alicia Garza’s audience. Do you see a similarity or differences in the speeches and in the audience?

Paper Requirements (APA format) 

  • Length: 2-3 pages of substantive content
  • 12 pt font
  • Parenthetical in-text citations included and formatted in APA style  
  • References page (a minimum of 2 outside scholarly sources plus the textbook and/or the weekly lesson for each course outcome) . At least one of the references should be a state constitution.
  • Title and introduction pages are present.

week 5 final questions

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Budgeting time is an exciting time in every organization. Managers meet to come up with an estimate of needs for the areas and functions they supervise, and on the basis of the means available, new initiatives and projects are prioritized as to their perceived promise in adding to the growth of the organization.

  1. What is the relationship between strategic IS planning and the yearly budgeting and prioritization process? What is the objective of each? Do you think that general and functional managers should be involved in decisions about funding IS assets and services? Justify your opinion. Who should be developing and presenting the business case for a new IS? Why? How would the new and existing ISs be funded and who would fund them? Propose three funding methods, and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each.
  2. Risks are associated with every new project that an organization considers to undertake. In the budgeting process, organizations often think of diversification of their new efforts and initiatives in order to minimize the risk of failure. What are the principal drivers and risks associated with implementing a new IS project? What are the principal drivers and risks associated with IS outsourcing? Why should an organization evaluate the aggregate risk of its portfolio of projects? What should an organization do if the current level of portfolio risk is not aligned with the degree of risk deemed appropriate according to the strategic IS plan? Justify your answers using relevant examples.

Organizational Change Final Paper

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We have determined that change is inevitable and subject to a number of variables attributing to the success or failure of the change process. The Final Paper is an exploration of a change initiative that you have personally experienced or researched. The paper should demonstrate your knowledge of the change process through a comprehensive analysis and discussion of the following aspects of organizational change. Your paper must include:

  • An identification and description of a professional change initiative personally experienced or researched.
  • A discussion of the change initiative as seen through the eyes of the leader and the follower.
  • A discussion of the successes and failures experienced during the change event.
  • An analysis of the concepts and theories used to facilitate the change process.
  • An evaluation of the impact of the change upon the organization.
  • A discussion on the sustainability of the change effort.

You must incorporate concepts and theories relating to the change process as they apply to each section of the paper.

Writing the Final Paper

The Final Paper:

  • Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length (excluding the title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center.
  • Must include a title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
  • Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
  • Must use headers to identify the specific aspect of change within the paper.
  • Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
  • Must use at least three scholarly sources from the University of Arizona Global Campus Library, in addition to the course text.
  • Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Writing Center.
  • Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center

Week 9 Assgnmt 3

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Wooden on Leadership

In the current business world, team projects are commonplace. This  assignment will use John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success, its different  facets, how it relates to project management leadership, and how it is  fulfilled in different circumstances. Visit John Wooden, Coach and Teacher to retrieve the information.

Write an 8–10 page paper in which you: USE APA FORMAT

  1. Describe the extent to which John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success fits  today’s business environment after reflecting on your own organization  or one that you have observed. Provide three examples to support the  response.
  2. Typify your leadership style and provide three examples of how  your own temperament, motivation pattern, thinking styles, character,  expectations, and leadership philosophy relate to or contrast with  themes discussed in John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success.
  3. Analyze John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success and identify the aspects  with which you agree and disagree. Provide a rationale for each aspect.
  4. Create a new Pyramid of Success model based on your analysis of  John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success and provide a rationale for each aspect  or step of this new model.
  5. Using either the coaching philosophy of John Wooden’s Pyramid of  Success or your own newly designed Pyramid of Success model, develop a  step-by-step strategy that self-directed project team members may use to  adapt to any project-related crisis.
  6. Use at least four quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as quality resources.

This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. 

Information Speech discussion

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Part 1: Post a Response at least one paragraph

Today, you received an invitation from the president of the school board asking you to deliver an informative speech at Everytown High School. Because students at Everytown High School are currently studying global climate change, the president of the school board would like you to address this topic as well.

Review the sources listed below and choose the one you would use in your informative speech. Thoroughly explain why the source is a good choice.

  • A book entitled The Guide to Global Climate      Change (published in 2015).
  • A prerecorded interview with an employee at the      Smithsonian Environmental Research Center.
  • A documentary film explaining global climate change.
  • Respond to a      Peer below

Read a post by at least one of your peers and respond, making sure to extend the conversation by asking questions, offering rich ideas, or sharing personal connection 

5-7 sentences  

Peer Post:

The source that I would choose is the book. The guide to global climate change. First, before I used that book in an informative speech. I would make sure that I can find a book that is updated because that book was published in 2015. Having a good source of material will show a better way to guide you through the process of the speech. The students at  Every town high school will find the book to be updated, a better source for global climate change When addressing the book to the class and the class asks questions about global climate change. It should give them the answer that they are looking for. I believe the book will give more insight to the students. giving them a chance to explore what the topic is speaking about. If the book was updated, it will provide the students with better resources and help to create a good informative speech.

Patricia

week 5 dis STR

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Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: I look for specific, “real-world” applications of principles.

This week focuses on the creation of an implementation plan and associated change management. Think of an example where change was attempted but failed. Using the concepts presented in this week’s readings, discuss what contributed to the failure and what might have been done to prevent it. 

·        What steps need to be taken before we implement an organizational strategy? Why are time frames so important to the implementation of an organization’s strategy? What role does the sequence of execution play?

 ·        Why is it important for an organization to identify the areas it wishes to measure before the implementation process begins? What would be the consequence if these clear measurement guidelines had not been developed before the implementation?

·        What is the role of metrics and measurement in the strategy process? Why are they so important to the strategy process? What are the possible outcomes for a company that decides not to put metrics and measurement into its strategic plan?

·        How has globalization affected the measurement process in an organization’s strategy? Provide an example of a company that has changed its measurement process due to globalization. What changes were made to the company’s measurement process?

Best Practice Teaching Strategies

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An effective nurse educator has current, researched knowledge of teaching strategies to use in the educational setting. Effective teaching strategies allow students to collaborate with peers and participate in higher order thinking.

The purpose of this assignment is to compile an annotated bibliography of teaching strategies within your practicum setting.

Provide a 10-entry annotated bibliography of peer-reviewed/scholarly literature related to your chosen practicum topic and appropriate teaching strategies. Include a 150-word summary for each resource that includes the following:

1. Description of the teaching strategy and its application to your practicum topic.

2. Description of the relevancy and accuracy of the source.

3. Description of the quality of the source.

Staff Educator’s Guide to Clinical Orientation- Onboarding Solutions for Nurses- This is a book

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Course Materials if you need assistance.

My practicum Topic review current process of NURSING ORIENTATION and recommend a new program

1. Review the existing nursing orientation program for the first three weeks (5/4/2021) and identify which content to use

2. I will choose teaching strategies such as lecture and demonstration to the newly hires nurses by 5/30/2021

  1. I      will apply the NLN Competencies for nurse educators such as facilitate      learning and participate in curriculum design and evaluation of program      outcomes in the orientation setting during my practicum

4. Develop and recommend the new orientation program for implementation at the end of the practicum 

Term Paper: Planning an IT Infrastructure Audit for Compliance

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Note: Chapter 5 of the required textbook may be helpful in the completion of the assignment.

The audit planning process directly affects the quality of the  outcome. A proper plan ensures that resources are focused on the right  areas and that potential problems are identified early. A successful  audit first outlines the objectives of the audit, the procedures that  will be followed, and the required resources.

Choose an organization you are familiar with and develop an eight to  ten page IT infrastructure audit for compliance in which you:

  1. Define the following items for an organization you are familiar with:
    1. Scope
    2. Goals and objectives
    3. Frequency of the audit
    4. Duration of the audit
  2. Identify the critical requirements of the audit for your chosen  organization and explain why you consider them to be critical  requirements.
  3. Choose privacy laws that apply to the organization, and suggest who is responsible for privacy within the organization.
  4. Develop a plan for assessing IT security for your chosen organization by conducting the following:
    1. Risk management
    2. Threat analysis
    3. Vulnerability analysis
    4. Risk assessment analysis
  5. Explain how to obtain information, documentation, and resources for the audit.
  6. Analyze how each of the seven (7) domains aligns within your chosen organization.
  7. Align the appropriate goals and objectives from the audit plan to each domain and provide a rationale for your alignment.
  8. Develop a plan that:
    1. Examines the existence of relevant and appropriate security policies and procedures.
    2. Verifies the existence of controls supporting the policies.
    3. Verifies the effective implementation and ongoing monitoring of the controls.
  9. Identify the critical security control points that must be verified  throughout the IT infrastructure, and develop a plan that includes  adequate controls to meet high-level defined control objectives within  this organization.
  10. Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with  one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA  or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional  instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the  student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date.  The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required  assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Describe the parameters required to conduct and report on IT infrastructure audit for organizational compliance.
  • Describe the components and basic requirements for creating an audit plan to support business and system considerations
  • Develop IT compliance audit plans
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in security strategy and policy formation.
  • Write clearly and concisely about topics related to information  technology audit and control using proper writing mechanics and  technical style conventions.