Week 7 Assignment – Problem-Solving Essay: Part 1

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The assignment is divided into two parts, the selection of a topic (Part 1) and the essay (Part 2) due in Week 9.

Instructions

Scenario 3:

You have two jobs: one during the week from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and the other on Saturday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. You are taking a class that meets from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. and a second class online. You have two kids: one who plays soccer and one who is in band. You have two elderly parents who no longer drive. You have a sibling living nearby, and your other sibling lives in another state. You have two papers due in your classes the same week that one of your children has a soccer tournament and the other has a band concert. You are coaching the soccer team and are in charge of fundraising for the band. You have a goal to complete your degree in two years. Your doctor tells you that your blood pressure, cholesterol, and weight are too high and recommends several medications that cost you nearly $200 per month after your insurance co-pay. 

  1. Write a brief paragraph with your choice and define the problem in the scenario.

Developing Your Team

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Developing Your Team

Overview

Continue in the same role and use the same company that you used for  your assignments, Creating a Culture of Innovation and Creativity and  Leadership Strategies for HR.

It’s time to develop your team! You are planning a virtual meeting  to ensure that your management team members are all on the same page.  You will be presenting on diversity, team dynamics, ethics, and aligning  new employees with your company’s mission.

Instructions

Create a 15–20 slide PowerPoint presentation in which you:

  1. Provide the company’s mission statement.     
    • Be sure to integrate any relevant feedback from your Week 6 assignment.
  2. Describe two management strategies you will implement to ensure  that your new team members align with your company’s mission and discuss  how you plan to measure the effectiveness of each strategy. Provide a  rationale for your choice of strategies.
  3. Discuss one method you will use to manage diversity and how you  plan to measure its effectiveness. Explain why you chose this method.
  4. Discuss two strategies you will use to optimize team dynamics and  how you plan to measure the effectiveness of each strategy. Provide a  rationale for your choices.
  5. Explain the importance of ethical behavior to the organization’s culture and any ethical dilemmas created by globalization.
  6. Include presenter’s notes or record audio for each slide, as if  you were actually presenting in front of your management team members.     
  7. Use at least three 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. For  assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing  Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your  professor for any additional instructions.

The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

  • Propose a plan for creating a team of employees that addresses  diversity, team dynamics, and alignment with the company’s mission.

due today

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 In the last four modules, you have completed important steps toward building your final research paper and received feedback from your instructor to help you make changes and improve. Feedback is essential to the writing process; the more eyes on your work, the better it can become. So this week, you will submit your Milestone 5 assignment so that both your instructor and a peer reviewer can give you their feedback in Module 6.

 Step 1: Introduction Paragraph 

For this assignment, you will draft the introduction for your final paper.

 

Your introduction paragraph should be approximately 150-200 words. It should: 

  1. Grab the reader’s attention with an opening “hook” – this may be an interesting example, a quotation, an anecdote, or a question related to your topic 
  2. Include your thesis statement as the last sentence of the introduction and underline it to make it clear to your reader. It’s expected that your thesis statement has changed and improved since you last submitted it in Milestone 3 based on your instructor’s feedback.
  3. Since you are drafting content that will become part of your final project, which is a formal academic writing assignment, you should avoid informal language (i.e. slang) and first-person pronouns (i.e. “I”, “me”, “my”) 

 

Step 2: Outline  

Once you have drafted your introduction paragraph, below it in the same document you will compose an outline of the body paragraphs and conclusion of your paper.

 Your outline should include at least 3 body paragraphs supporting your thesis statement, 1 body paragraph to refute opposing perspectives, and a conclusion that reiterates your thesis statement. Each body paragraph should include 1-2 supporting details with the source or sources you plan to use as evidence for that detail. This way you will determine if you have enough evidence for your points, which will make it much easier to draft your full paper in the coming weeks or find additional sources if necessary. 

 

Step 3: Reference List

Since you are including source information in your outline, you need to include a list of references at the end for all of your sources. This should be formatted in APA style, just as you did last week for Milestone 4. If your instructor offered corrections and feedback on your Milestone 4 references, make sure to make those changes before submitting Milestone 5

Jewish History

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Jewish History 

Part 1: Common Holy Days in Jewish Religious Traditions

Complete the table below with information about common Jewish holy days (such as Rosh Hashanah or Passover). Identify at least seven Jewish religious holy days and place each holy day in the correct season (time of year). Provide a brief explanation of each holy day you identified.

Note: An example has been provided. You may add additional rows or move the text fields to different locations within the table as needed. 

Fall 

(September – November)

Winter 

(December – February)

Spring

(March – May)

Summer

(June – August)

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Example:

Hanukkah

Hanukkah is an 8 day-long Festival of Lights. It is a celebration of the victory of the Maccabees over the armies of Syria, as well as the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem.

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Part 2: Major Sects of Judaism

Select 3 major sects of contemporary Judaism to compare and contrast. Identify them in the table below.

Sect of Judaism

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Sect of Judaism

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In the table below, list at least 2 similarities and 2 differences among the sects of Judaism you selected. 

Similarities

Differences

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Part 3: Summary

Write a 525- to 700-word summary that includes the following:

  • A description of the life and importance of 1 key person in Jewish history (person must be from a historical figure from Judaism, such as Abraham, Isaiah, or Josephus.) 
  • An explanation of 1 key event in the history of Judaism that is connected to that person
  • A description of any rituals, symbols, or sacred texts in Judaism associated with this event or person
  • Brief explanation of Jewish ethics

Summary

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References

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US Patriot Act and Anti-terrorism

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We’ve focused on the domestic collection concerns related to stopping terrorism.   This week we will focus on international terrorists and the techniques of anti-terrorism which have come under question:  torture, kidnapping, and border control.  We have a couple of sections of the USA PATRIOT Act to review again this week.   Title II (Enhanced Surveillance Procedures) which is on page 7 and Sec. 236a (Mandatory Detention of Suspected Terrorists”, which is on page 80.  There are two additional brief readings on the use of torture and a 5 minute video of a writer who agreed to let himself be waterboarded.  The Extraordinary Rendition video is about the CIA kidnapping terror suspects for interrogation.    With regard to border control and concerns about terrorists coming across the border, there are two sources which contain a variety of items related to what happened at the border under Trump and what is happening today under Biden.    

Share some thoughts on one or both of these concerns (use of torture or immigration/border concerns) with regard to what the US should or should not do in terms of anti-terrorism.   Is torture justified?  Legal?  Moral?   What about attempts to stop terrorists from crossing the border to the possible detriment of children and families trying to cross?   Do any of your research topics relate to these issues?   If so, consider adding that to your initial post.    

Cite all sources used.   If you use items from the immigration/border resources provided, make sure you note which of the items within the larger item you used.   

Essay-ANTHROPOLOGY

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 This assignment will be submitted to Turnitin®.Instructions

Introduction

For this assignment, you will be writing an essay about what it means to be human in order to evaluate what has been learned throughout the class.  

In the first discussion from the Week 1 module, we answered the question, “What does it mean to be human?”. Refer back to that discussion post. What did you say? Do you agree with what you said, or has it changed? How would you answer this question now?

In this essay, compare and contrast how you originally answered the “What does it mean to be human?” question to how you would answer it at now. Be sure to include a discussion on how the remains and artifacts of Australopithecus and Homo help us answer the question, “What does it mean to be human?”.  What have you learned? Has anything changed from the beginning of the class to the end? What do you conclude about what it means to be human?

Format

All questions must be addressed in essay format. All answers to questions must have examples illustrating them. It is recommended to format the paper with the questions as headings to make sure they are addressed in the paper.

This assignment must be written using a word processing program and saved either as .doc or .docx. ASA format is required. All information must be cited in ASA in the text and at the end of the paper. It is expected that at least one reference from the course is used, such as the textbook or lab book.

Evaluation

This assignment is worth 50 points. You will be evaluated on the quality of your answers, meaning:

  • did you answer the questions?
  • did you use examples to illustrate your point?
  • did you make your point using scientific information?
  • were the points and examples scientifically accurate and illustrate your ideas?
  • is it well written (sentences are constructed well enough so that I understand your ideas, grammar/spell checked and I don’t have to rewrite your paper to read it, used the text and other references, cited authored material)?
  • used a word processing program?  

Here is information on how to format your paper. 

Here is information on how to cite by ASA.  

Here is how to read your Essay 3 feedback. 

Some reasons why papers might not receive points:

  • No references citing the information described in the paper.
  • Personal beliefs and religious beliefs are used as scientific reasoning.
  • Nonscientific information.

Business Intelligence and Big data PPT

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Topic: Business Intelligence and Big data

Introduction to Business Intelligence & Big Data (2 Slides)

The Importance of Business Intelligence & Big Data (2 Slides)

Conclusion (1 Slide)

Students must include global impact in their chosen topic

Include at least one figure or one table in the presentation and format in APA style (in the same slide with content)

References: 3 APA format

Total sliders: 5

Instructions:

  • When you apply a Design Theme to your presentation, there is a font size automatically applied for      titles, first level bullets, second level bullets, etc.  Use the default font size!  You do not need to change the font to Times New Roman, 12 point for the presentation in order to follow APA style.
  • You do need to cite your references in proper APA style in your PPT either within the text on each      slide, or in the Notes Pane on each slide.  And you need to include a reference slide with all references formatted in proper APA format (in alpha order by authors last names, Hanging Indent applied, with all      required information).  Be sure to keep your references current (within the last ten years).
  • Use correct grammar and punctuation
  • Format correctly and consistently
  • Utilize 3 references from scholarly sources…do NOT use Wikipedia or Patents
  • Highlight your knowledge of technology by including transition and animation
  • No plagiarism

assignment 6 2021

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Planning the Training

Refer to the Defining the Learning Environment assignment in Week 4 in order to complete this assignment.

Write a 5–6 page paper in which you:

  1. Outline the most significant elements or steps of the task upon which the training will focus. (See the Defining the Learning Environment assignment in Week 4). Using the selected adult learning theory from the assignment in Week 4, analyze how the theory would support the learners’ mastery of the task. Justify your response.
  2. Propose one or more instructional settings for the training being planned based on the nature of the task(s) and the selected theoretical model (e.g., instructor-led in a classroom or self-directed online.) Provide a rationale for the setting(s) selected.
  3. Propose instructional activities to deliver training on the task(s) that are consistent with the selected theoretical model, the intended audience’s characteristics, and the selected training setting. Instructional activities would include the instructional strategies and methods used to teach the tasks, instructional resources (media, materials, technology) needed to teach the task, and student activities needed to learn competent performance of task.
  4. Indicate all needed technology components that you plan to integrate into the training. Determine how the selected adult learning theory could influence your technology selection. Recommend strategies that you would use in order to accommodate the learners who may not be familiar with technology.  
  5. Propose a timeline for development and implementation of the training, providing a rationale for your views. Determine how the selected theoretical model and the intended audience characteristics could influence the time needed to develop and teach the identified tasks.
  6. Propose three strategies for evaluating the effectiveness of the training during and after development. Determine how the selected theoretical model and the intended audience characteristics could influence your evaluation strategies.
  7. Use at least five 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. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Design a training plan for elements related to development and implementation that are supported by a theoretical framework.

SEEKING TRUTH AND JUSTICE

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P‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‍‍‌‍‍lease write a multi-paragraph (paragraphs can be 9 + sentences long) essay using the essays or works suggested in this section (at least 2) as your support, as well as (at least 3) outside sources. The overall topic is SEEKING TRUTH AND JUSTICE. The research essay should be written just as your other essays, with an introduction and conclusion, but because of its length, you will need to share your expression with several body paragraphs. That really is the only difference.

Each body paragraph should have a strong conceptual TOPIC SENTENCE that shares ideas you see as relevant to the overall topic(s) Things to considers for your research/brainstorming/intro/focused paragraphs: https://weassistessays.com/essayquestions/ What is truth? In Science? In Politics? In our Society? Where does it begin and end? How much truth can we take? Where does our truth come from? Once we establish our belief system, how often do we question our truth, if ever? How does Truth encounter Justice? Who seeks Justice? Why? What is society’s role in establishing and maintaining TRUTH? Because of America’s history, how should the future look in respect to justice and truth?

How important is it that we as Americans understand American history as it really happened? How has the “establishment” kept people (who are not white men) in their places? Have things changed at all in the last 50 years in that regard? 20 years? 3 years? How so? Whose voices‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‍‍‌‍‍ are heard? Whose voices should be heard? Why and How? https://convenienthomeworkhelpers.com/blog/ Do we turn a blind eye to truth? How true is something true? What ethical responsibility do we have to each other? Our family? Our environment? Are we a depraved society that allows falsehoods and misinformation? Do we allow things to go unaddressed if we are benefiting from a situation?

Do we exercise “doublethink”? Doublethink is a process of indoctrination whereby the subject is expected to accept a clearly false statement as the truth, or to simultaneously accept two mutually contradictory beliefs as correct, often in contravention to one’s own memories or sense of reality. GROUND RULES: Do not use the titles of essays you’ve read or the authors in your thesis or topic sentences. You must focus on an abstract idea that you analyze, and then use what you have read from the essay book to support your interpretation and explanation of said conceptual idea.

Think, this time, in more than THREES, because you have more than three body paragraphs that need focus and power. Each body paragraph should cover some aspect of the conceptual idea. Your paper should be around 1500+ words or about six or seven pages. You should make use of quotes (at least six) and use MLA formatting. Sources to use:

Sexual Health Paper

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 Instructions

Throughout the semester, you have learned about several theories and practices related to human sexuality and sexual health. This assignment will give you an opportunity to apply some of those major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and empirical findings. In completing this assignment, you will hone your critical thinking skills, recognizing and applying psychological principles, and communicating your understanding of individual, community, and organizational life experiences to a general audience.

Task:

This assignment will enable you to critically analyze the sexual health of a fictional character in popular culture – television, films or literature.

Step 1:

Select a fictional TV, movie, or literary character who will serve as a case study and analyze their sexual health, based on the criteria below.

Step 2:

Review the SIECUS guidelines for sexual health (below):

LIFE BEHAVIORS OF A SEXUALLY HEALTHY ADULT

A sexually healthy adult will:

In human development

  • Appreciate his or her own body.
  • Seek further information about reproduction as needed.
  • Affirm that human development includes sexual development that may or may not include reproduction or genital sexual experience.
  • Interact with both genders in respectful and appropriate ways.
  • Affirm his or her own sexual orientation and respect the sexual orientation of others.

In relationships

  • View family as a valuable source of support.
  • Express love and intimacy in appropriate ways.
  • Develop and maintain meaningful relationships.
  • Avoid exploitative or manipulative relationships.
  • Make informed choices about family options and relationships.
  • Exhibit skills that enhance personal relationships.
  • Understand how cultural heritage affects ideas about family, interpersonal relationships, and ethics.

In personal skills

  • Identify and live according to his or her values.
  • Take responsibility for her or her own behavior.
  • Practice effective decision-making.
  • Communicate effectively with family, peers, and partners.

In sexual behavior

  • Enjoy and express his or her sexuality throughout life.
  • Express his or her sexuality in ways that are congruent with his or her values.
  • Enjoy sexual feelings without necessarily acting on them.
  • Discriminate between life-enhancing sexual behaviors and those that are harmful to self and/or others.
  • Express his or her sexuality while respecting the rights of others.
  • Seek new information to enhance his or her sexuality.
  • Engage in sexual relationships that are consensual, non-exploitative, honest, pleasurable, and protected against disease and unintended pregnancy.

In sexual health

  • Use contraception effectively to avoid unintended pregnancy.
  • Prevent sexual abuse.
  • Act consistent with his or her own values in dealing with an unintended pregnancy.
  • Seek early prenatal care.
  • Avoid contracting or transmitting an STD, including HIV.
  • Practice health-promoting behaviors, such as regular check-ups, breast and testicular self-exam, and early identification of potential problems.
  • In society and culture
  • Demonstrate respect for people with different sexual values.
  • Exercise democratic responsibility to influence legislation dealing with sexual issues.
  • Assess the impact of family, cultural, religious, media, and societal messages on his or her thoughts, feelings, values, and behaviors related to sexuality.
  • Promote the rights of all people to accurate sexuality information.
  • Avoid behaviors that exhibit prejudice and bigotry.
  • Reject stereotypes about the sexuality of diverse populations.
  • Educate others about sexuality.

Source: SIECUS (2005). Guidelines for Comprehensive Sexuality Education: Kindergarten -12th Grade, 3rd Ed. New York, NY: SIECUS.

Step 3: For each one of the criteria from the SIECUS list determine whether or not the character displays that behavior and think of an example from the film, book, or television show that illustrates your determination regarding that criteria. You must discuss at least one aspect from each of the six categories on the SIECUS list.

Step 4: Review writing resources, write an outline, write a thesis statement, write an introduction, and integrate information via summarizing, paraphrasing, or, as necessary, directly quoting sources, all with proper attribution.

Step 5:

Write a 1,200 to 1,500 word paper (about 5 double-spaced pages), not including title and reference page which should be written in APA Style, and submit it to your assignment folder.

Tip: Begin with a brief synopsis discussing the character or issues that arise in the book, film, or television show to give context to the reader.  Next, integrate the criteria you have chosen and discuss how they are related. From your synopsis, you can then formulate a thesis statement and craft an outline that will be the basis of your paper. Once a draft has been written, you may want to contact the Effective Writing Center for feedback.

Checklist of expectations

In order to be successful on this paper, be sure that you address all of the following:

__ Support your ideas with citations from the course readings or your peer-reviewed resource(s)

__ Be sure that your ideas are put together in a coherent and logical way

__ Be creative in enhancing your topic

__ Write an introduction that previews your main points

__ Be sure the body of the paper develops and elaborates your ideas

__ Include a conclusion that summarizes your main points

__ Proofread carefully to ensure that your paper is free of misspellings and typos

__ Proofread carefully to ensure that your paper has proper sentence structure

__ Include a cover page, references and citations in APA Style