Research-Based Position: Information

Assignment Overview

For this research-based paper, you will be required to develop a specific thesis and organize a sustained argument around it.  Source material to be used for this paper can be found partly by using library databases and at least one of your sources must be a peer-reviewed academic article.

You must focus your paper on the topic of “local communities” and identify one problem that your community might face. Some examples are crime, violence, poverty, homelessness, immigration, housing, and flooding that people in Houston and or its surrounding areas face.

Assignment Outcomes

• Identify and explain a specific and compelling issue within the parameters of the rhetorical situation outlined on the assignment prompt.
• Organized a sustained argument that is sensitive to a particular rhetorical situation.
• Use library databases to find appropriate source material.
• Distinguish between academic and non-academic sources and use different types of sources in appropriate ways.
• Integrate source references, including direct quotations, using signal phrases (attributive tags) and parenthetical in-text citations (MLA format).
• Synthesize source references from more than one source.
• Construct a properly formatted works cited page using MLA guidelines.

Requirements

Length: 1,200-1,500 words.

Format: Follow MLA guidelines.

Source Usage: Three sources, at least one academic.  The paper must demonstrate effective summary, paraphrase, and quotation using signal phrases and parenthetical citations for attribution.  The paper must include a properly formatted works cited page with at least three full bibliographical citations.

Submission: Submit through Turnitin

Respond to at least one peer by supporting agreement or polite disagreement and adding additional information and ideas to further the discussion.( write me up a paragraph responding to this post below ).

Hurricanes are massive storm systems that mainly affect the United States’ southeastern region, occasionally making their way to more northern coastal states. According to a 2017 article by Brandon Griggs of CNN, Virginia has experienced 13 direct hurricane hits since 1851. Along with the high winds and heavy rainfall hurricanes can produce, they may spawn tornadoes, floods, and landslides (Hurricanes).

         Preparation for a hurricane is best when done before the season begins, from June 1st and continues through November 30th. Necessary preparations include having emergency kits for homes and cars. Items beneficial for home emergency kits include water, food, first aid supplies and medications, clothing and bedding, tool and emergency supplies, and important family documentation. Car emergency kit necessities include blankets, a first aid kit, booster cables, cell phone charger, tool kit, water, canned or dried food and a can opener, and a flashlight and extra batteries (Virginia Department of Health). More elaborate preparations include bringing loose, lightweight items inside and anchoring items that cannot come inside, trimming trees, cleaning and securing rain gutters, purchasing a portable generator, and documenting the home’s condition before the storm (Hurricanes).

         Evacuation laws and procedures are crucial to the safety of individuals and communities before a hurricane. Maintaining order during natural disasters minimizes the chances of illness, injury, disability, and premature death.  The Emergency Services and Disaster Law allows the Governor to proclaim and publish rules and regulations in the event of a disaster. This law put much power into the Governor’s hands to decided where funds and resources should be allocated first. This law’s construction can be viewed as both positive and negative because every individual and community may feel as though their situation requires immediate attention. 

         Response from local, state, and federal agencies are critical during times of disaster. The National Emergency Management System (NIMS) provides funding to local and state governments that adopt their system. NIMS is crucial as it would allow for more resources to be provided to Virginia after a hurricane.   At the federal level, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) may assist with grants to help pay for temporary housing, emergency home repairs, medical, and many other serious disaster-related expenses. FEMA’s Public Assistance grant program provides state government, local government, and private non-profit programs funds to aid in rapid responses. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) also makes preparations to provide food, housing, and farmer and rancher assistance.  On the state level, the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) The local Red Cross is usually the first to mobilize, providing shelter, food, and comfort to families displaced by hurricanes. Other organizations like the Virginia Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VaVOAD) comprise many organizations with different skills and expertise to aid in service after disasters.

         Communication and efforts to protect at-risk populations like those in senior care centers should be improved. Working in a long term care facility during a low-level hurricane allowed me to experience how hectic things can become in disaster situations on a small scale. In a large-scale case like hurricane Katrina, it was noted that nursing homes were not included in community planning or recognized as community health care resources (Laditka, S. B. et al., 2008). The hurricane’s aftereffects on the nursing home were insufficient supplies, medication, information, and limited communication. As the most vulnerable population, there should be more effort to integrate nursing facilities into community disaster planning and an emergency priority similar to hospitals. 

Topic: Challenges faced by HRM Managers

NEED THE PAPER IN 1 HOUR.

Effective and technical writing is a critical skill for leaders and supervisors. Each student is required to complete a research paper regarding a Human Resources topic covered in or related to this course. The topic must be approved by the instructor and relate to the course. The work must be the student’s own original work.

Student’s own original work: The assignment will be developed specifically and solely for this course TELS 3345.

Do not submit work from a previous course mine or another instructor’s. Research papers or other written work that is “recycled” from a previous course will not be acceptable without consent from the instructor and may receive a grade of zero.

Do not copy past from any source: current student, past student or other source. I will bring

a plagiarism case if your work is not your own and pursue the individual providing the

materials. I am compelled to do so by the UH Academic Honesty Policy. Be honest and

ethical.

The paper must be a minimum of 7 to 8 double spaced pages in CONTENT length

(title pages, table of contents, works cited pages and appendices do NOT count toward the page count) and must include:

Cover/Title page

Table of Contents

Introduction/Opening statement/Abstract describing the premise of the paper

Page numbers

7-8 page body of supporting, cited information

Current issues and future trends related to the topic. This can be included as a stand

alone section or blended into the paper. Either way, this element should be addressed.

Closing summary

Student perspective: ½ page in length and not included toward content length. Discuss

your personal interest and takeaways regarding the topic and research (not the same as

the closing conclusion, and should be a separate, distinct section).

Works cited page

Failure to provide a minimum of 7 to 8 complete pages of content will result in a substantial grade reduction.

A copy of the research paper must be submitted on time to Blackboard. Please avoid waiting

to the last minute to submit your research paper.

Additional information regarding the guidelines for the research paper can be found on pages 3-5 of the course syllabus.

You will complete this assignment in Python 3.x. Make sure you have downloaded the software and it is installed correctly. You will download it from this site.

Download Python:

This video demonstrates how to download version 3.4 or the latest version based on your operating system You should download the Python programming language editor and compiler. To download Python (Download version 3.4or the latest version–view the video above ).

You may use this link to practice your codes. You will not be able to save from here, but it is a great site for practicing your work.

You can copy the code from this link and paste it into .py file or into the student submission text area.

1. Create a comment block (starts at line 1 of your code) with the following information:

Your Name

Course Name, Section (example: ENTD200 B002 Spr18)

Instructor name

Week # 

Date completed

2. Problem 1: Create a Python program to solve a simple pay calculation. Calculate the amount of pay, given employee name, hours worked, and hourly rate. (The formula to calculate payroll is pay = hourly rate * hours worked.) Display employee name, hourly rate, hours worked, and pay. (Do not add any rules such as overtime)

Problem 2: Create a Python program to calculate the average miles per gallon obtained on a trip. Input car name, the amount of gas used and the number of miles driven. (The formula to calculate miles per gallon is miles per gallon = number of miles driven / amount of gas used. ) Display car name, gas used, miles driven and MPG. Use your own values to test the. You can hard code the values or you can use the input() function. See announcement  for sample code.

The purpose of this assignment is to conduct internal and external research to determine previously attempted solutions and potential solutions that could be implemented to solve identified problem.

For this assignment, you will need to create an Excel spreadsheet that summarizes the data collection you have completed. The spreadsheet should indicate the date on which particular data were collected, the source of the data collected, the type of data (qualitative or quantitative), and a one or two sentence summary of the data findings. Name the Excel spreadsheet as follows: lastname.firstname.datacollection.xlsx

Please note that as part of the research process, taking the initiative to speak with management and then requesting and reviewing business metrics and operations reports will allow you to find the data you need for the project while also showing your employer that you can be proactive and use critical thinking to solve problems within the organization.

Part 1:

The first step in data collection is to conduct research. You are looking for specific, measurable data (statistics and numbers) related how the problem is affecting the organization. This information should be recorded in the form of a chart or graph that presents the data so key decision makers can see the “cost” of failing to address the problem. Use the Topic Materials for assistance with creating Excel graphs and charts that can be used to illustrate your findings.

Part 2:

Next, conduct additional research to learn what has already been done to address this problem within the organization. Ask questions and interview individuals who assisted with the implementation of previous solutions used to address the problem. Prior to meeting with individuals, develop a list of questions about previous solutions. Consider factors such as customer importance, efficiency, quality, employee satisfaction, and cost effectiveness. You will want to make sure you ask questions that allow you to gather measurable data and include information about how successful previous solution options were in addressing each of the problems. When you have completed your research, the findings should be summarized using at least one chart or graph that represents the data you have collected. Use the Topic Materials for assistance with creating Excel graphs and charts that can be used to illustrate your findings.

Part 3:

The last step in determining potential solutions is to conduct external research. Using Internet and industry resources, research ways that other companies have addressed this issue or one very similar to it. Look for specific information related to the customer response, efficiency, quality, employee satisfaction, and cost effectiveness of solutions others have implemented. Find at least five potential solutions you can consider for solving the problem you have identified. Your goal in conducting this research is to find practical examples and measurable data related to how other companies and related industries have resolved the same problem or one very similar to it. When you have completed your research, the findings should be summarized using at least one chart or graph that represents the data you have collected. Use the Topic Materials for assistance with creating Excel graphs and charts that can be used to illustrate your findings.

The data collection Excel spreadsheet and the three data summary charts/graphs you have created from the research you have conducted should be submitted to your instructor.

The three charts/graphs you create will be used again in your Business Proposal Presentation in Topic 7 and the Final Business Proposal you will submit in Topic 8.

General Requirements:

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.