Work #1:

Write an essay of at least 500 words discussing discussing how a blockchain implementation would improve data security in a military, education, or other context. 

Do not copy without providing proper attribution. This paper will be evaluated through SafeAssign. 

Write in essay format not in outline, bulleted, numbered or other list format.  

Use the five paragraph format. Each paragraph must have at least five sentences. Include 3 quotes with quotation marks and cited in-line and in a list of references. Include an interesting meaninful title.

Include at least one quote from each of 3 different articles. Use the Research Databases available from the Danforth Library, not Google.   Place the words you copied (do not alter or paraphrase the words) in quotation marks and cite in-line (as all work copied from another should be handled). The quotes should be full sentences (no more, less) and should be incorporated in your discussion (they do not replace your discussion) to illustrate or emphasize your ideas.

Cite your sources in a clickable reference list at the end. Do not copy without providing proper attribution (quotation marks and in-line citations).

It is important that you use your own words, that you cite your sources, that you comply with the instructions regarding length of your submission Do not use spinbot or other word replacement software. Proof read your work or have it edited. Find something interesting and/or relevant to your work to write about.  

Work #2:

Discussion Board – Antitrust Regulation

Antitrust regulation is designed to increase competition by eliminating attempts to monopolize an industry (other than through better products or better management) as well as by attacking certain patterns of illegal conduct (i.e. price fixing and exclusionary contracts that foreclose competitor business). For this forum, discuss your belief on “tech giants” violating antitrust laws. Do you feel Facebook, Google, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft etc. are in violation of such antitrust regulation?

Your team will create a virtual presentation describing a leader and analysis of the leader’s style. This narrated presentation should be composed using presentation slide software (PowerPoint, Google Slides, Prezi, etc) that highlight the main points (please do not overcrowd the slide with text; reading directly from the slide is a no-no). The recorded presentation will be upload to Canvas by the team leader (only 1 submission per team). The record presentation should reflect what would be presented in a live presentation to the class. At minimum, there should be at least 8 slides to support your presentation. The record should be no longer than 7 minutes. 

Format and grading: Select a current leader or historical figure who is a leader in politics, business, or other fields in the public sphere. Post in the designated discussion board your team’s selected leader as there should be duplicate leaders (i.e. your team should not select the same leader as another team). 

Research the leader through media reporting services such as news magazines, business magazines, trade magazines, and newspapers or historical documentation in books. Also appropriate is web resources, but these should be used along with other sources and should be cited appropriately. The presentation will include the following sections:

(a)   A brief description of the leader’s background including information regarding family history, education, and career.  

(b)  An analysis of the leadership style for your leader using concepts from our course.

(c)   Discuss opinions about what traits, behaviors, leadership styles led to success and/or failure. 

(d)  The last slide of the presentation should include a list of the references used to create your presentation in either APA style, 7th edition format. 

Grading Criteria: The team will be graded on the depth of research, the thoughtfulness of analysis and appropriate use of course concepts, the clarity and organization of the presentation, providing appropriate citations.

GRADING CRITERIA

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLeader Background Information Included

10 ptsExcellent

6.66 ptsGood

2 ptsNeed Improvement

0 ptsUnsatisfactory

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis of Leader’s Style using relevant concepts from course

15 ptsExcellent

11.25 ptsGood

7.5 ptsNeeds Improvement

0 ptsUnsatisfactory

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDiscussion of reasons (traits, behavior, etc) for leader’s success and/or failure

15 ptsExcellent

11.25 ptsGood

7.5 ptsNeeds Improvement

0 ptsUnsatisfactory

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePresentation SkillsPresentation skills include skills needed to effectively deliver an engaging and informative presentation to the audience. Skills include, but not limited to the design of the slides, the tone of your voice and the body language you convey.

5 ptsExcellent

3.33 ptsGood

1 ptsNeed Improvement

0 ptsNo Marks

0 ptsUnsatisfactory

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReference SlideA reference slide is included and formatted in the appropriate style format.

5 ptsExcellent

3.33 ptsGood

1 ptsNeed Improvement

0 ptsUnsatisfactory

5 pts

Assignment: Observation of Print in a Preschool Classroom

Observe a Preschool or NC PreK program.  Notice and list all print script letter forms found in the classroom that are within the children’s view or eye level.  Report what you see in 2-3 paragraphs.  In the first paragraph, talk about what you see as print worthy in the classroom.  Take time to look around the room and see what is on the walls and around the room that is printed.  In the second paragraph or (list) talk about everything that you see that is print worthy and at the children’s eye level.  Talk about these items and how they are used and are beneficial to the children in their quest to learn the alphabet and learn words- print concepts.  If you want you can add a third paragraph that includes your concerns about the lack of print in the room or your approval of what is print worthy in the room. 

Grading Criteria

The assignment is worth 100 points.

First Paragraph with 7-10 sentences- 40 points 

Second Paragraph (or list) with 7-10 sentences or at least 15 items listed- 40 points

Third Paragraph if needed and Grammar and spelling errors- 20 points

Resources:

**If you’re unable to physically observe a classroom, find a YouTube video as it relates to “print”. When submitting your assignment make sure you paste the link to the video in the references.

Chapter 14

 You must create a court system for the newly created state of Puerto Rico. You are to work under the assumption that Puerto Rico has just been admitted as the 51st state and build your court system from the bottom up. To be certain you understand how courts are organized in other states, you must research at least three current state court systems, within the United States, and use those systems to create Puerto Rico’s system. Do not use Puerto Rico’s current system as one of your examples. You must describe your proposal for creating Puerto Rico’s municipal courts, major trial courts, appellate courts, and the state’s highest court. Include geographic jurisdictions.

You must also describe how judges will be chosen for each court and must discuss how judicial and attorney ethical standards will be structured and enforced. You should conduct basic research on Puerto Rico (size, geography, population, existing counties or municipios, etc.) to be certain your proposed system will actually work.

Remember to provide citations when you borrow some idea or structure from another state.

The body (not including cover page, works cited/bibliography, etc.) of the paper must be 10-12 pages in length, double spaced, using Times New Roman 12-point font. A works cited page or bibliography (depending on the citation system used) must be included. Submitting too many pages will have the same result as submitting too few pages. Any images, charts, etc., used in the paper should be submitted as exhibits and are not included in the page count requirement.

 Unit IVProject Disaster Recovery The purpose for this Unit IV Project is to describe how emergency management has changed over the last 20 years in your community with both preparation and technological advancements. Be sure to identify your local community. Compare those changes over the years to that of the post-Katrina era. For this assignment, you are to take photographs of your local community (e.g., governmental or nongovernmental organizations, railyards, firehouses, police departments) so that you can show what your area has done to address the issue of a disaster. Using what you learned about your community and what you learned about past disasters from Units III and IV, write a report concerning your community’s disaster organization plans and addresses the points listed below. Explain how either governmental or nongovernmental organizations were or are able to use technology in order to plan for future disasters. 

Explain who conducted these efforts from a governmental or nongovernmental agency and the vulnerabilities they faced in their community, and include the role these individuals or groups played with mitigating, responding, and/or recovering from the risk. 

Examine the causes and recovery efforts of at least one past disaster that either occurred in your community or that you have researched. 

Explain the causes and contributing factors of this disaster. Examine the vulnerability in a larger context. Considering past disasters, either in your community or surrounding areas, do you feel that your community has done enough to prevent future disasters? Why, or why not? What recommendations can you offer to your community to address future risks? Consider future tasks that are associated with the governmental or nongovernmental agency, and use that information to help you explain how your community may be vulnerable to future disasters and emergencies. 

Discuss the documentation (e.g., policies, procedures) in place to mitigate the future hazards. Your paper should be a minimum of four pages in length, not counting the title and reference pages (title and reference pages do not count toward meeting the minimum page requirement). 

You are required to use a minimum of three outside sources for your assignment; at least one should be from the Waldorf Online Library. You should also use your textbook as a source. All sources, including the textbook, must be cited and referenced according to APA Style guidelines. Additionally, include at least four visual aids/images that support your content. Clear captions and citations should be inserted into the same Word document. Adhere to APA Style when constructing this assignment, including a title page and in-text citations and references for all sources that are used. However, no abstract is required.