Research an example of a new or emerging technology.
Write a 350- to 700-word paper in which you discuss the uses of emerging technology in your professional life. Be sure to address the following:
Identify an example of new technology
Explain how it might be applied in the work environment
Explain potential benefits of adding this new technology
Explain potential drawbacks of adding this new technology
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I am providing the following assignment as an EXTRA CREDIT CHALLENGE to bolster individual standings.
This assignment is NOT mandatory!
Grading will be based upon 0 3 percentage points, which will be added to the overall percentage at the conclusion of the semester. As such, an overall grade of 87% could be raised to 90%, if all 3 points were achieved.
You will NOT be penalized for deciding NOT to participate.
Post your voluntary responses to the designated drop box under the Content tab PRIOR to Monday, November 14, 2016 11:59pm.
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EXTRA CREDIT CHALLENGE
Prepare a written argument of at least five (5) paragraphs arguing your point of view on the following:
The President of the United States proposes a law for Congress to pass, which would severely sanction any United States company that manufactures its product outside the United States.
These companies are benefitting on outsourced, cheap labor/costs while removing job potential for American citizens thereby increasing the unemployment rate.
The purpose of the law would be to discourage these companies by greatly diminishing any profits through applicable sanctions.
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You are a member of Congress called upon to argue for or against this proposition.
SELL YOUR POINT OF VIEW!
I strongly advise against reiterating the fact pattern as part of your answer.
Your colleagues in Congress already know them.
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Provide at least five (5) paragraphs or more of argument.
I am looking strictly for presentation, content and how you manage your written argument; outlining your points prior to writing will assist in the arrangement.
NO need to provide citations or a bibliography.
A lengthy, wordy response is not necessarily worth the number of words written.
Be concise and confident.
ARGUE YOUR POINT as a Member of Congress.
Instruction files
extra_credit_1_1_.docx(21,00 KiB)
Part I: Create an instructor evaluation survey for your workshop. Include at least six appropriate questions measuring instructor performance. Make sure you include clear instructions on how to fill out the evaluation.
Part II: Design a satisfaction survey for your workshop measuring customer satisfaction. Include at least six appropriate questions for the survey and clear instructions on how to fill it out.
This assignment can be submitted to the Dropbox as one document but please put the surveys on separate pages and clearly label the pages with the title of each survey.
Syntheses Assignment 10-An Introduction to Environmental FlowsPart I: This week, as part of our continuation of exploring the evolution of ecohydrology we will be reading a commentary by King and Caylor (2011) exploring the extent to which there has been a true merging of ecology and hydrology in the development of ecohydrology. Please take ½ page single space to present and critique the main ideas of this paper.Part II: In our introduction to the concept of environmental flows we will be using two fairly recently published, yet already high profile, papers on the topic. The first one is an overview of the concept by Acreman et al (2014) published in Frontiers. The second one takes examples from rivers in Australia to highlight important indicators for setting environmental flows (Warfe et al. 2014). Using ideas and material presented in these two papers, please provide a contemporary syntheses of important concepts related to environmental flows. Page limit 1.5 pages single spaced.ReferencesKing, E.G. and K.K. Caylor. 2011. Ecohydrology in Practice: strengths, conveniences, and opportunities. EcohydrologyWarfe, D.M. et al. 2014. The ecology of rivers with contrasting flow regimes: identifying indicators for setting environmental flows. Freshwater Biology 59:2064-2080.Acreman, M. et al. 2014. Environmental flows for natural, hybrid, and novel riverine ecosystems in a changing world. Frontiers 12: 466-473.
This is a business law class research paper!
You work for a small startup company that develops virtual reality technology for Internet companies. Your boss just read an article in the New York Times (http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-apple-patent-trolls-20140208-story.html) about patent trolls, and is concerned about possibly being the target of patent trolling. She has asked you to research patent trolls and write a memo summarizing the following:
What is a patent troll or a \”patent assertion entity\”? (20%)
What are the main issues/rulings in the recent Supreme Court case on patents in Halo Electronics, Inc. vs. Pulse Electronics, Inc., et al.? (https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/15pdf/14-1513_db8e.pdf)(20%)
Look in your textbook on how to summarize a case. You\’ll want to include a brief statement of the following:
Facts
Issue
Holding
Reasoning
You will also want to include a summary of media reports on this case – what are people in the technology business saying about this ruling?
What is the role of the Federal Trade Commission in regulating patents and patent trolls (Start Here) (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases/2013/09/ftc-seeks-examine-patent-assertion-entities-their-impact)(20%)
Read through the comments(https://www.ftc.gov/policy/public-comments/initiative-501) – what are other technology companies saying the FTC should do about PAEs?
What does the FTC say is the impact of patent trolling?
What has the FTC done to limit the problem of patent trolling (look here for an example)(https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases/2014/11/ftc-settlement-bars-patent-assertion-entity-using-deceptive)?
What have other tech companies done to combat patent trolls? (20%)
What should our company do to avoid these types of lawsuits? (20%)
(I have provided you with some links to get you started. Only the NY Times article and the Supreme Court case are required sources. The rest can be starting points for your own research.
Your paper must be a maximum of 7 pages (not including references). Yes, it can be shorter as long as ALL the required elements are covered. This will be difficult to do in less than 7 pages. If you find you\’re having trouble getting to 7 pages, you\’re probably missing something important. Remember, business memos should be short, succinct, and to the point. There is no room for fluff.
Your paper should be in memo format(http://www.loyno.edu/success/sites/loyno.edu.success/files/WAC%20Business%20Memo_v9-11.pdf).
Please double- space
No smaller than an 10 point font, no larger than 12 point font
Please number each page
Be sure to provide a list of references using one of the standard citation formats (whichever one you feel most comfortable with): MLA/APA/ASA.
You must use at least 5 sources (including the Halo case, the NYT article, and the FCC call for comments). Although you can use it as a research tool, please do not cite Wikipedia as one of your sources – go to the original sources cited by Wikipedia and work from there.
Late papers will have grades reduced by 20% per day. No late papers will be accepted after 5 days. The time of submission is determined by when the paper is uploaded to turnitin.com.
The writing quality and style should be high quality and professional. (Imagine I really am your boss and if I don\’t like it, I can fire you).
The assignment requires analysis and evaluation, not just reporting of information.
Make sure your paper reflects the latest news and information.
I put 6 links you need to use to complete this research paper, please open these links and read them then write the paper. If you have any questions about this paper, please contact me!! Thank you!!!
Compose a 2 page paper in which you assess your progress with quantitative reasoning and analysis. Be sure to include the examples and information addressing the questions above. you may. also address any imaginary questions you have.
Throughout the course I asked to engage in two mindfulness meditation practices . I engaged in yoga as my formal practice and I engaged in walking as my informal practice.this paper has to discuss the experiences of both formal and informal practices.Discussing these experiences with mindfulness, describing what came up during formal and informal practice, the challenges faced, the skills developed and the insights gained about yourself through this process. How you felt, what observed? challenges?may use 2-3citation if needed, but it is a REFLECTION paper
Note: The Instructor will post the document for this Assignment by Day 1 of Week 7.
All organizations, including those in the health care industry, need to make money to be profitable and survive. Financial statements, such as balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and cash flow statements summarize an organizations profitability and overall financial status. For this Assignment, you practice developing three key financial statements using data from a medical center.
To prepare for this Assignment:
Review the Week 7 Assignment document provided to you by the Instructor. Examine the data from the medical center described in the document. Reflect on how you will use this data to develop a balance sheet, profit and loss statement (statement of operations), and cash flow statement (statement of changes in net assets). Refer to the course text for additional guidance.
Note: This Assignment will be graded using this rubric: Document: Week 7 Assignment Rubric (Word document)
https://www.sendspace.com/file/af9qm4
The Assignment:
Complete a balance sheet, profit and loss statement (statement of operations), and cash flow statement (statement of changes in net assets) using the Week 7 Financial Statement Excel Template.
https://www.sendspace.com/file/a5e8mm
Required Resources
Readings
Zelman, W. N., McCue, M. J., Glick, N. D., & Thomas, M. S. (2014). Financial management of health care organizations: An introduction to fundamental tools, concepts and applications (4th ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Chapter 1, The Context of Health Care Financial Management (Review pp. 123)
Chapter 2, Health Care Financial Statements (pp. 2773)
Document: Week 7 Financial Statement Excel Template (Excel spreadsheet)
Note: You will use this document to complete this weeks Assignment
Optional Resources
Goodwill Community Foundation. (2015a). Excel 2003 Online tutorial. Retrieved from http://www.gcflearnfree.org/excel2003
Goodwill Community Foundation. (2015b). Excel 2007 Online tutorial. Retrieved from
http://www.gcflearnfree.org/excel2007
Goodwill Community Foundation. (2015c). Excel 2010 Online tutorial. Retrieved from
http://www.gcflearnfree.org/excel2010
Goodwill Community Foundation. (2015d). Excel 2013 Online tutorial. Retrieved from
http://www.gcflearnfree.org/excel2013
Microsoft, Inc. (2015a). Excel 2007 training courses and tutorials. Retrieved from
https://support.office.com/en-US/article/Excel-2007-training-courses-and-tutorials-1efc6672-7c37-4805-a04a-915284298875
Microsoft, Inc. (2015b). Excel 2010 videos and tutorials. Retrieved from
https://support.office.com/en-US/article/Excel-2010-training-courses-videos-and-tutorials-807211fe-ee81-4887-b48a-68a94e1e912f
Microsoft, Inc. (2015c). Excel 2013 videos and tutorials. Retrieved from https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Excel-2013-training-courses-videos-and-tutorials-aaae974d-3f47-41d9-895e-97a71c2e8a4a?ui=en-US&rs=en-US&ad=US
Excel Easy. (2016, March 8). Financial Functions. Retrieved from http://www.excel-easy.com/functions/financial-functions.html
Excel Finance Class 01: Intro To Excel 2007 & 2010 Video file. Retrieved March 8, 2016, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeWOy4Q-1n8&noredirect=1
Provides a tutorial of Excel, basic math functions, and about how to perform calculations. There are videos in a series and the link will take you to the first in the series which is \”The Basics\”.
Write a three to four (3-4) paragraph paper in which you:Clearly state the “mystery” and provide a brief summary of at least two (2) reasonable and scholarly theories which could explain the mystery. Because some theories may sound far-fetched, include the source or promoter of each theory – such as a scientist, a historian, a theologian, etc.After summarizing at least two (2) scholarly theories, identify one (1) of the theories as the most plausible and provide at least two (2) convincing reasons why the theory you have chosen is the best one to explain the mystery. This will involve some critical reasoning skills on your part.Use at least two (2) sources
For this course, a scholarly review of a health care policy issue/topic is the major assignment for this course. It involves gathering and synthesizing information and evidence into a summary of the issue/topic and a well-developed conclusion. There is a list of possible topics under Course Documents in Blackboard. Please review this list and determine your topic by week 2.
General Information:
o The idea of a scholarly review is to summarize and synthesize the information you have read. As you write the paper, think of your audience as a health care policy decision maker (e.g., healthcare organization CEO, CNO, or board member; a legislator; or a professional nursing organization).
o The topic must be approved by the instructor on the date assigned on the course schedule. Many students have trouble defining and narrowing their issue/topic. One idea is to think of approaching your health care policy issue/topic as a question or problem you want to answer.
o The final paper will be 5-7 pages in length, not including the title, abstract, and reference pages. Each draft will include a Title page and Reference page.
o References (this involves a library database search) used should include a minimum of five scholarly sources (journals or scholarly websites) and information from professional or state/national organizations websites.
o Because this is a synthesis of the evidence, there should be a minimal number of quotations. However, you must use the correct APA citation when discussing someone elses ideas or work.
o Avoid personal bias and use of strong language, unless it appears in the literature you reviewed. If you are describing someones bias, you may want to quote it to indicate it is not your opinion.
o NOTE: For those new to literature searches, be prepared to review many articles in order to find the minimum of five best scholarly sources for your issue/topic (e.g. perhaps up to 20).
Turnitin: The draft papers and final paper are submitted to Turnitin (in Blackboard) under the Turnitin icon in the designated week.
o Turnitin is a software program that identifies similarities between your paper, other student papers, and resources such as articles and internet sites. The advantage is that you may turn in your paper into Turnitin multiple times until the due date. This allows you to evaluate the similarity scores and edit your paper to avoid plagiarizing. Be aware that while the similarity report appears fast the first time the paper is submitted, it may take up to 48 hours to receive subsequent reports.
o The similarity score will show as a percentage under a colored box. Click on the colored box and your paper will open up revealing the percentages an article, paper or internet site (right side) matches with your paper (left side). Students often ask what is a good percentage score? The answer isit depends. The instructor reviews the similarity scores but also use their best judgment based on experience.
o For questions on the use of Turnitin, contact your instructor.
Attached is a copy of the rough draft of my paper…. I did horrible…I receive 6/25 points….
Not my expectation at all…. Please Help!
Also she wanted me to narrow the paper down from being the US and focus on Illinois.
Also to talk about the current policy with the affordable care act and what changes have been made concerning Mental Illness.
She did say that I can use other articles so don\’t feel obligated to the ones on the reference list.