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Purpose of Assignment:The early childhood educator will compile and maintain a professional portfolio that consists of tools for reference and application to work in the early childhood setting. This assignment builds awareness of Early Childhood Educators’ Associations and Resources through the creation of a resource file item, providing a reference for the educator’s practice. This resource file item is a required element in the CDA Candidate Portfolio.

Course Competency:Categorize developmentally appropriate practices that advance child development and learning.

Instructions:The College School of Education guide SOE guide offers a list of professional organizations for early childhood educators on its  career services page. On that page, research the different types of organizations available for early childhood professionals to become members.

Content:Select two or three early childhood associations (national, regional, state, or local) to list in your file item***(MY TWO THAT I CHOSE ARE National Black Child Development Institute AND   Division for Early Childhood)*** . Include the names of the associations, their website addresses, and describe the professional resources and membership opportunities that are useful in supporting early childhood professionals.Provide the following for each of the early childhood associations you chose to cover in this assignment:

  • Name of association
  • Web address and main office address and phone number
  • Description of the association (a few sentences about who they serve and what they offer)
  • Describe how to become a professional member of the association (how to complete and submit the application, the structure and cost of dues, etc.)
  • Describe various opportunities and professional resources offered to the association’s members

Colleagues Response week 4

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Assignment:

Respond to at least two of your colleagues who were assigned a different disorder than you.

1. Compare the differential diagnostic features of the disorder you were assigned (Alcohol-Related Disorders) to the diagnostic features of the disorder your colleagues were assigned.

2. What are their similarities and differences? 

3. How might you differentiate the two diagnoses? 

4.  Support your responses with evidence-based literature with at least two references in each colleague’s response with proper citation in APA Format. 

Colleagues Response # 1

Diagnostic Criteria for Hallucinogen-Related Disorders

 Phencyclidine (PCP) use disorder is characterized by a pattern of use that leads to extreme dysfunction, occurs within 12 months and is manifested by at least two of the following: more PCP is taken or taken for longer than intended; continuous want or inability to control use; much time is spent obtaining, using or recovering from PCP; strong urge to use PCP; PCP use resulting in inability to carry out responsibilities at work, school or home; continuing to use PCP despite persistent dysfunctional social or interpersonal problems secondary to the effects of PCP; abandonment or decreased attendance of activities secondary to PCP use; continuous use despite it being unsafe; continued PCP use despite having a physical or psychological problem caused by PCP; tolerance as evidenced by need for more amount of PCP to reach desired effect and/or a decrease effect when using the same amount (American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2013).  Other Hallucinogen Use Disorder has the same diagnostic criteria as phencyclidine use disorder except the substance is a hallucinogenic other than phencyclidine (APA, 2013).   

Psychotherapy and Psychopharmacologic Treatment for Hallucinogen use disorder

 Hallucinogens can have acute and chronic adverse reactions.  An acute reaction that can occur is intoxication.  When intoxication occurs it causes perceptual and dysfunctional behavioral changes as well as physiological symptoms, such as palpitations, tremors, incoordination, sweating, tachycardia and blurred vision (Sadock, Sadock & Ruiz, 2014).  The initial treatment is called the “talk down” technique; it is when a provider offers reassurance in a calm and supportive tone telling the patient that the symptoms are drug induced and will be over soon (Gabbard, 2014).  If medications are needed in acute intoxication, benzodiazepines can be administered (Gabbard, 2014).  If the patient does not respond to the benzodiazepine, an antipsychotic can be administered (Sadock, Sadock & Ruiz, 2014).  Antipsychotics must be used with caution secondary to their ability to lower the seizure threshold (Gobbard, 2014).  

 A chronic adverse reaction can occur when psychosis or delirium continues from weeks to years after use (Gobbard, 2014).  The continuation of symptoms should alert providers to perform a psychiatric assessment.  Oftentimes, prolonged reactions occur as a result of psychiatric illness, continuous use of hallucinogens or poor premorbid adjustment (Gobbard, 2014).  The pharmacological treatment remains the same for long-term reaction as an acute reaction; antipsychotic drugs (Gobbard, 2014).  

Evidence based psychotherapeutic approach for hallucinogen use disorder is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) (McKay, 2020).  It is a widely used approach for many substance use disorders (SUDs).  CBT assists patients with SUDs by helping them change their cognitive beliefs and behaviors that make them susceptible to use (McKay, 2020).  It allows individuals with SUDs to gain more of an understanding of their triggers, behaviors and the reasons for them (McKay, 2020).  It also teaches them effective coping skills and motivates them to believe they have the ability to change (McKay, 2020).

Clinical Features Observed in a client with Hallucinogen use disorder

Expected observations in a client with hallucinogen use disorder include making excuses to use hallucinogens, such as a way to deal with stress; deciding to use hallucinogens instead of going to work or attending other obligations; continuing to use despite failing interpersonal relationships; feeling unwell when not using hallucinogens; an unkempt appearance; increased isolation from family and friends; continued use of hallucinogens despite palpitations and known tachycardia; feeling less effects of hallucinogens when using the same amount and becoming increasingly irritable. These clinical features align with the DSM-5 criteria mentioned above.  

Colleagues Response # 2

Opioid use disorder (OUD) is diagnosed in persons who misuse and abuse opiates to the point that they lose control and continue to use despite continuously incurring significant negative effects and other related problems.  Substance use disorders are complicated psychiatric conditions, and not a moral failing (Sadock, Sadock & Ruiz, 2014).  What turns voluntary use into the obsessive-compulsive use is a change in the structure and neurochemistry of the brain.   It is quite easy to become addicted to opiates as they are the drug of choice given by doctors worldwide for the relief of pain.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a psychosocial therapy that has been found to be very effective in treating Substance Use Disorder (SUD) relative to standard drug counseling in promoting abstinence from OUD (Barry et al., 2019).  Methadone is the pharmacological treatment of choice used for detoxing those who suffer with OUD.  Clonidine, Bentyl and Ibuprofen are also used as comfort medications.  Methadone along with Buprenorphine can also be used for maintenance therapy for those requiring medication-assisted therapy to continue with long-term sobriety.  Naloxone or Narcan is used in emergency cases of overdosing.  Naloxone is sprayed into the nostrils to knock the opiate off its receptors thus reversing the effects of the narcotics and restoring consciousness and respirations.

Physical manifestations of those with OUD include itching, dry mouth, facial flushing, and heaviness of extremities hence the nodding effect or the look that they are about to tip over.  Respiratory depression, pupillary constriction, and constipation are also associated with OUD.  Characteristics of those with the disorder involve impaired control, persistent drug-seeking behavior, social impairment, and recurrent substance use may result in a failure to fulfill major role obligations at work, school, or home (American Psychiatric Association, 2013).

“What it means to become an Employer of Choice,”

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“What it means to become an Employer of Choice,” (2016) Employer of Choice International, Inc.; Retrieved from http://www.employerofchoice.com/recognition.

Assignment:

Participants will write a 5-7 page paper (APA format) in which they develop a concept of what it means to be an Employer of Choice. The paper will include advocacy for three actions or programs that a given organization could take toward becoming an Employer of Choice and support for the argument of why becoming an Employer of Choice is important for the organization.  These papers are designed to develop the participant’s critical thinking through analysis and evaluation and to develop advocacy communication skills, as well as an opportunity to synthesize views on organizational development from a systems perspective

            THIS IS A POSITION PAPER.  Participants should gather information from credible sources (books, journals or websites) that satisfy credibility standards as outlined in the APA link in Moodle.  Such sources should include supplemental readings.

            Each position paper will be submitted to as a Word document file using the Turnitin.com tool not later than the last day of the week in which the syllabus indicates the paper is due.  Turnitin.com is a tool to help you gain more understanding and practice with accurate citation of source materials.

Assignment 1.2: Conflicting Viewpoints Essay – Part II

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topic: recreational marijuana 

Write at three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:

1. State your position on the topic you selected for Assignment 1.1. (see file attached)

2. Identify (3) three premises (reasons) from the Procon.org website that support your position    and explain why you selected these specific reasons.

3. Explain your answers to the “believing” questions about the three (3) premises opposing your position from the Procon.org website.

4. Examine at least two (2) types of biases that you likely experienced as you evaluated the premises for and against your position.   

5. Discuss the effects of your own enculturation or group identification that may have influenced your biases.

6. Discuss whether or not your thinking about the topic has changed after playing the “Believing Game,” even if your position on the issue has stayed the same.

The paper should follow guidelines for clear and organized writing:

Include an introductory paragraph and concluding paragraph.

Address main ideas in body paragraphs with a topic sentence and supporting sentences.

Adhere to standard rules of English grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and spelling.

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 Style 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.

Chapter 5: Discussion – Cross Platform Brand Analysis

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For this discussion, you will identify TWO effective and creative brands on social media, one on Instagram and one on SnapChat.

Then, you will identify TWO brands that could use improvement on social media, one on Instagram and one on SnapChat.  

Include screen shots to illustrate your points.

Present your findings in an original, substantive post (worth 50% of the assignment). Your post should include:

  1. What features drew you to this specific brand? 
  2. What strategies does this brand use to promote itself through social media channels? 
  3. Is the brand portraying itself in a unique and interesting way? Why or why not?
  4. How does the brand distinguish itself from its competitors? 
  5. Is the brand’s social media efforts successful? Why or Why not?
  6. If you were the brand manager, would you improve the brand’s social media strategy? Why or why not? If yes, how would you improve the brand’s social media strategy?

Make sure:

  • Your post should be at least 300 words.
  • Use concrete examples/details and avoid generalities.
  • Address all questions.
  • Use proper grammar and punctuation.
  • If you researched your topic and are using information from what you learned, remember to cite your sources.
  • Do not plagiarize.
  • Please proofread and spell check before hitting post!

Will you write a rough draft for me? I accidentally lost mine

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Complete an analysis of QuikTrip. Assess the organizational layout, performance metrics, and the technology that is used to measure performance and connect with consumers.

Instructions

Using the QuikTrip case study, write a 6–7 page paper in which you:

  1. Evaluate QuikTrip’s operations strategy and explain how the organization seeks to gain a competitive advantage in terms of sustainability.
  2. Analyze how operation management activities affect the customer experience. Select two operation management challenges and provide the solutions for confronting them.
  3. Examine QuikTrip’s value chain and evaluate its effectiveness to operations in terms of quality, value creation, and customer satisfaction.
  4. Determine the different types of performance measurements that can be used to measure QuikTrip’s service-delivery system design. Select at least two types that can be applied and provide justifications for the selection.
  5. Examine the different types of technologies applied to QuikTrip’s service operations and evaluate how the technologies strengthen the value chain.
  6. Use at least two quality resources in this assignment that do not include the initial case study. 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:

  • Analyze the impact of operational strategies and practices on a business.

Global Climate Change

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Discussion

Let there be no question in your mind:  Global climate change is real!   I say that from the start because way too many people believe that it  is all just made up and fabricated.  This is not a theory to be debated  and personal opinions have no value in the discussion, sorry.   Overwhelmingly, scientists, i.e., “the experts”, around the globe agree  that we have a big problem on our hands:  The temperature of the Earth  is warming.  And for those who are not familiar with the issue, global  temperature increases is NOT a good thing not only for us humans, but  most of the other living creatures and things that we share our world  with.    

Global climate change, also known as global warming, is the  result of a variety of factors including rapid world population growth,  expanding industrialization, deforestation, agriculture and farming  (particularly what I believe is inappropriately called, “livestock”) and  emissions from power plants and automobiles.  While much  could be done to reduce the impact each of these has on the environment,  many argue that little progress has been made over the years.   For specific examples, why don’t the residents of the state of Florida  (i.e., the “Sunshine State”), use solar power to provide most of their  electrical needs?  Why isn’t more done to promote harnessing the wind in areas that could benefit from wind power?   Based on the United States’ need of volatile foreign oil supplies, why  hasn’t the country aggressively conducted research and development in  the area of alternative fuels?  Has the U.S. federal government done enough to promote alternative fuels such as the two mentioned above?

In addition, overwhelming scientific research supports the notion  that the Earth is undergoing global climate change.  More specifically,  environmental scientists report that the overall temperature of the  Earth is warming at a faster rate than would be expected if we were  simply going through a natural warming period.   Scientists report that  the temperature change IS human induced.  In other words, it appears  that we humans, through increasing pollution such as carbon emissions  (factories, automobiles, etc.), are having a significant negative impact  on the natural environment. 

Here’s a side note.  I often hear people say when, for example, we  learn about a severe snowstorm, “oh, so where’s that global warming they  talk about?”  I’m not an expert in this field; however, from how I  understand it global climate change means that on average, the Earth’s overall  temperature is rising.  Global climate change also means that hot  temperatures get hotter than normal and cold temperatures can become  colder than normal.     

If you are knowledgeable about global climate change, please help me  to understand something: If not, just give me your input about it.  Nay  Sayers believe that global climate change is completely fabricated and  untrue and that’s there no need to modify human behavior when it comes  to this issue.  It’s hard for me to believe that there is a huge  conspiracy to support the notion that humans are not contributing to  global warming.  If indeed it is a huge conspiracy to get people to  believe that global warming exists, what’s the point or benefit? 

Furthermore, assuming that global climate change is a conspiracy and  totally made up, what would be the harm in making changes to human  behavior to decrease pollution emissions and researching and developing  technologies that would decrease our carbon footprint (e.g., cleaner  burning fuels, higher efficiency automobiles, more insulated homes, and  businesses, etc.).  In other words, I just can’t seem to come up with  any negatives for saying, “Hey, maybe we are negatively impacting the  natural environment and maybe we should do something about it.” 

Your thoughts……

Folklore final paper

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I already wrote the project proposal, and need more details. Need use the transcription from my friend. See the linked files. 

As a final project you will be writing a research paper on a topic of your choice relating to folk tales. Papers for this assignment should be 1,750-2,500 words long (double spaced, 12pt Times New Roman or equivalent font, which works out to be roughly 7-10 pages). Papers should include at least 2 secondary sources, and at least one primary source, such as an interview or a tale transcription or collection (in all, at least 3 sources). If you include an interview, you must submit a signed release form for that material. It is acceptable to draw on materials in the course reading list, but at least one of these sources should be of your own finding. The databases JSTOR and MLA are excellent places to begin searching for appropriate secondary source materials for folklore and folk tales. Your topic should refer to at least one appropriate folklore concept or issue/theme addressed in class.

The purpose of this assignment is to showcase your understanding of basic concepts appropriate to the study of folk tales and oral tradition in the format of a research paper.

STRAYER PAPER

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NO PLAGIARISM!!!!!!!!

 

Power, Politics, and Culture

Overview

In your second assignment, you created a professional development plan using EI building blocks and motivation. In this last assignment, you will examine how politics and power influence an organization and its culture.

In business, power and politics greatly influence an organizational culture and may hinder organizational productivity. In your role as consultant, you observed power and politics influence on the corporate culture.

Instructions

Write a 5 page report that addresses the following:

  1. Influence of Politics and Power:
    • Explain how politics and power-play may have influenced the organization’s culture.
  2. Sources of Power:
    • Explore at least one source of power and describe how management could use this influence to benefit the department and improve organizational performance.
  3. Leadership Behavior and Culture:
    • Make recommendations that support how the study of power and politics could influence leadership behavior and improve the organization’s culture.
  4. Leadership Influence:
    • Discuss the importance and complexity of leadership behavior in solving the issue you identified. How does it influence organizational structure and performance?
  5. References and Citations:
  6. Formatting and Writing Standards:
    • 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.

Confidentiality: Since you will be addressing real issues in real organizations in your assignments, it is important to respect confidentiality. Feel free to use an alias for any company or individuals you might mention in your assignments. Remember that all discussions about these organization should only occur within this course and not be shared with people outside the course.

The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

  • Analyze the influence of politics, power, and leadership behavior on organizational culture.

FIN 320 Principles of Finance

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Overview

Working capital management is critical to an organization’s ability to meet its short-term obligations. When proposing new projects or investment ideas for corporations, it is critical to consider working capital red flags such as excess credit use by the business or a low cash balance. Managing such issues early on can help corporations acquire a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Prompt

Using the business you selected for Project Two, complete the calculations for determining working capital, and describe their relevance in assessing financial health.

Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:

  • Financial Statement(s): Explain the various financial statement(s) needed to calculate a business’s working capital and how each financial statement is used. Provide examples to support your claims.
  • Working Capital’s Role: Discuss how effective working capital management supports a healthy business.
  • Working Capital Interpretation: Use the appropriate formula to calculate working capital, then discuss the business’s current financial liquidity position.
    • For example, does the business have sufficient working capital on hand to address bills to suppliers? Will there be potential cash inflow at the end of the year?
  • Working Capital Management Direction: Discuss the current direction of the business regarding working capital management.
    • Keep in mind that financial statements reflect a specific moment or period of time and the value of the business’s working capital during that period. To get a better understanding of the direction in which a business is going, use the business’s balance sheets from Mergent Online to compare the business’s value today against its value from one year ago.

Guidelines for Submission

Your submission should be a 2 to 3-page Word document with 12-point Times New Roman font, double spacing, and one-inch margins. Any sources should be cited according to APA style.