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The persuasion writing technique essentially requires that relevant factual support be packaged and presented in a manner to support a particular point. The stronger and more directly relevant the factual information is, the more persuasive the argument will be. In other words, it is not simply a matter of using stronger language. That will not accomplish anything other than to tell your reader that you passionately believe what you are saying, and risks exaggerating or overstating your position.

Using the persuasive writing techniques discussed and those corresponding reading in the supplemental writing texts (i.e., “Short Guide to College Writing” by Barnet [Chapter 8], and “The Craft of Research” by Booth [Chapters 7-11]), prepare an essay from a portion of your term paper.  You may either write on one of your points that will be contained in your term paper, or an overview of several points similar to an introduction and conclusion.  Be sure to include, and synthesize, your sources supporting that point or argument.  The objective is to use whatever relevant factual support for that argument to explain why your point or argument is convincing. As I mentioned, layer your strongest argument or support first, and “color” the facts or information.  That doesn’t mean make it up, but it means spin it favorably. For examples, look at the persuasion material from both writing texts as well as the persuasion writing sample (posted in the Handouts folder under Course Documents), which was discussed during the lecture.

The assignment must be at least 2 pages and not more than 4 pages (must be double-spaced, 12 point font and 1 inch margins).  As with both the summary and synthesis writing exercises, you must submit your assignment through the designated persuasion exercise folder ONLY.  ABSOLUTELY NO assignments will be accepted in any other manner, such as fax or e-mail.  Be sure to also include your name.

YOU DON’T HAVE TO USE THE TEXT. THE TXT IS JUST A SUGGESTON. THE TOPIC IS AGENCIES. BOTH THE ASSIGNMENT ARE LINKED. THE PERSUASION ASSIGNMENT IS BEFORE THE TERM PAPER.
TERM PAPER!!!! (SECOND PART, WHICH IS CONNECTED TO FIRST PART) (JUST DO TERM PAPER PART, TOPIC PURPOSAL PART IS A GUIDELINE TO A TERM PAPER)

ACCOUNTING 362W – BUSINESS LAW II

TOPIC: AGENCIES THE PAPER NEED TO BE ON THE TOPIC OF AGENCIES.

TERM PAPER/TOPIC PROPOSAL ASSIGNMENT

The term paper project consists of two parts: the topic proposal and the term paper itself. The two are interrelated, and should be viewed as a single project. Students may (and are encouraged to) consult with the instructor before and during their work on the proposal and the term paper. It is emphasized, however, that while the instructor will be pleased to generally discuss the topics, he will neither conduct the research for the students nor advise them of what to write.

The topic must relate to the course curriculum, and the proposal will explain how it does. The term paper itself will then further expand upon the topic of the proposal. Topic selection is a matter for the student, but a wise selection usually assists the student in achieving a successful paper. In past semesters, the best grades have been those that have tied a current newsworthy issue to the course syllabus, and further explored the matter in the term paper.

Students who wish to do the term paper on a topic different from the topic of the proposal must first discuss the change with the Instructor.

TOPIC PROPOSAL

The function of the topic proposal is to provide direction of the research for the term paper. Essentially, it is a “stepping stone.” Extensive research for the proposal is not necessary, but will, in fact, constitute the work for the term paper. The student’s opinions may be freely expressed provided they are well-supported from documented research.

Topic Proposal Structural Specifications
The proposal must consist of two-three double-spaced pages that briefly, but completely, address the following generic proposal template:

1)   What is the general area in which your study is located?  This section requires that you locate your project with respect to a larger area of research.  While general topic areas do not, in themselves, constitute research questions, you must briefly introduce the reader to the general area in which you’ll be working.

2)   What previous work in this area has led you to your specific question?  In this section, you will set the stage for your research question.  Indicate what important problem(s) previous researchers in this area have identified, including what has been discovered or agreed upon.  Then move to what has not been successfully solved, or what gaps remain, or what questions have not been asked.

3)   What specific research question(s) do you intend to address about this topic?  In this section, you will introduce your specific question(s), making sure to include enough detail so that the reader can get a clear sense of what you want to find out.

4)   Provide a rationale for looking at your research question.  Why should we think that your questions deserve to be looked at?  Why are your questions interesting?  Who will care about the results?  This section may seem redundant with section two, but here is where you put together all the reasons, theoretical and practical, that make your question an important question to ask at this point in the history of research on your specific topic.

5)   How specifically, will you address your research question(s)?  What data will you use?  How will you get the data?  What methods of analysis will you use?  What theoretical constructs will you rely on?  What will you do first?  What will you do next, etc.?

6)   What is the potential broader significance of your proposal?  When you have answered your question, what will we know that we did not know before?  Will this enable us to ask or answer any further questions?  If so, what are they?

Topic Proposal Format
These six questions can be covered in a number of ways.  A traditional format is to start with an “Introduction/Overview” that includes a brief overview of the context for research and the research question, as well as a mention of the methods and approaches you will use.  Next is “Review of Relevant Research,” which covers question two above.  Then, you may discuss “Methodology” or “Plan of Inquiry,” in which you lay out how you will answer the questions asked.  Finally, many people include a section called “Broader Significance,” as discussed in section six. Again, please keep in mind that while there is no particular format that must be used, you need to be clear and specific enough to include the necessary information for effective evaluation.

Topic Proposal Assessment/Evaluation Rubric
The topic proposal is worth 25% of your overall term paper score, and will be reviewed and evaluated based upon the following criteria:

Propriety of topic as it relates to the course
Demonstrated comprehension of issue
Analysis of issues and synthesis of unified concepts
Adherence to assigned format and specifications

Proposals that fail to satisfactorily address any of these elements will result in the deduction of ten points for each element not satisfactorily discussed. Any proposal scoring below 60 will need to be rewritten.

Peer-Review of Topic Proposals
As part of your participation score for the course, you must read, assess, and provide feedback for two topic proposals. You will be awarded a maximum of four points for each evaluation provided your comments address each of the four elements above; three if only three elements are analyzed, two if only two are addressed, and one if only one. One point will be awarded for your replies to comments from other students concerning your proposal. As always, your posts must be netiquette compliant (see Online Conduct below) and provide meaningful, thoughtful, and constructive advice regarding improvements to the proposal, and indirectly the term paper. Be sure to use the “Quote” option when referring to specific portions of a student’s proposal. Keep in mind that your comments should be made with a view towards assisting your fellow student to achieving greater clarity and focus with regard to their proposals and papers. Your assessments must be posted as indicated on the Course Schedule (see below).

Late Submissions
Remember, both your proposal and your two peer-review critiques must be posted (as indicated on the Course Schedule). Failure to timely post your topic proposal will result in the deduction of five points per day the proposal is late (unless prior approval is sought and received by the instructor). Failure to timely post a critique will result in the deduction of one point (not per day). Proposals not submitted or submitted more than one week, late will received a zero, which will be factored as 25% of your term paper score.

TERM PAPER

The term paper is due no later than the date upon which the final exam is given (see Course Schedule below). The topic of the term paper will be based upon the topic of the proposal (unless otherwise advised by the instructor), and should reflect in-depth research on the topic. It will be graded based upon the student’s presentation, synthesis and analysis of the topic as it relates to the course and to current events, and upon the student’s demonstrated comprehension of the topic. Unlike the proposal, students may research and cite any appropriate sources, and are not constrained by the date restrictions which apply to the proposal. It is unnecessary to attach copies of the cited sources to the term paper. Proposals and Term Papers which are not timely submitted by the due dates specified in the Syllabus, or which are not in compliance with the specified requirements, will be subject to downgrading.

Term Paper Structural Specifications:

Pagination and Typograghy
All Term Papers are to be prepared using a typewriter or word processor. The main text must be double-spaced (footnotes, endnotes or Works Cited Pages may, and should, be single spaced). Pages must be numbered (except for the cover page).

Length
The main text of the term Paper must be at least 10 pages but no more than 14 pages, not including cover sheet, exhibits or bibliography.

Organization
Organization of the term paper is a matter of broad student discretion. The well-written term paper will have a brief introduction of the topic, an in-depth analysis and explanation, and a conclusion. In other words, the term paper should have a beginning, middle and end. The body of the paper may be organized, when appropriate, into headings and subheadings. The student is responsible for presenting the ideas in a comprehensible and clear manner.

References
The Term Paper must reference a minimum of 15 different researched information sources (not including the course textbook of any edition, companions to the course textbook, style manuals, or dictionaries). The references must be appropriately footnoted, and or properly listed in a Bibliography at the end of the Term Paper.

Reference styles in footnotes and bibliography must substantially comply with the styles and conventions set forth in one of the approved style manuals (see below). References which comply with the style in THE BLUEBOOK: A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF CITATION (Harvard Law Review Assn., 16th ed., 1996) are also acceptable for citing court opinions, statutes, and other legal materials.

Exhibits and Illustrations
It is not necessary for the term paper to use any exhibits or illustrations. Students may use these on an optional basis if, in the student’s judgment, the use of an exhibit or illustration will significantly aid in the explanation or clarification of the text. Whenever an illustration or exhibit is copied from another researched information source, such source must be properly referenced.

Bibliography
At the end of the Term Paper, there should be a bibliography or similar listing of sources researched. The style manuals explain how to put together a bibliography.

Style Manuals
The approved style manuals listed below are available in the Queens College Library, Queens College Bookstore, and other libraries and bookstores. They are useful as guides for preparing the Term Paper. The form and format of Term Papers must substantially comply with the specifications of an approved style manual.

Turabian, Kate, A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses and Dissertations, 6th ed. (Chicago: Univ. of Chicago Press, 1996).

Joseph Gibaldi and Walter S. Achtert, MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 4th ed. (New York: Modern Languages Association of America, 1995).

Campbell, William Giles; Stephen Vaughan Ballou; and Carol Slade, Form and Style: Theses, Reports, Term Papers, 8th ed. (Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1990).

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 4th ed. (Washington, DC: American Psychological Association, 1994).

Covers and Jackets
A cover sheet is required, but report covers or jackets are prohibited.

Back-up Documentation
Students are well advised to retain a copy of the term paper (if word-processing is used, then making a back-up file is a simple and straightforward matter). Students should also retain their research notes and work-papers after submitting the term paper, in the event that the Professor has any questions regarding the research process used.

Note that computers have a tendency to crash, including and especially as the deadline for submitting the term paper approaches. If word-processing is used, then it is the student’s responsibility to frequently make back-up files of the work in process. A crashed computer or any other electronic or technical difficulty will not be accepted by the professor as a justification for the late submission of a term paper.

Term Paper Assessment/Evaluation Rubric
Term papers will be graded based upon the following elements, and in accordance with the General Writing Assessment Rubric (posted separately):

Propriety and quality of topic and proposal: 25%
Demonstrated comprehension of issue: 20%
Analysis of issue and synthesis of unified concepts: 20%
Adherence to assigned format and specifications: 15%
English usage, grammar and spelling: 20%

Term papers not timely submitted by the due date specified in the syllabus, or which are not in strict compliance with all specified requirements, such as electronic submission to the appropriate Blackboard SafeAssign folder, will receive a zero. In addition to proper electronic submission as indicated, student must also provide the instructor with a hard copy at the final examination. NO late submissions will be accepted for any reason.

“Evolution of Disease, Humans, and Animals”

 

In your own words explain the concept of rRNA then suggest three (3) reasons why scientists choose to use rRNA as an Evolutionary Chronometer.

 

 

“Evolution of Animals and Population of Humans”

 

Consider three (3) problems out of control population growth will create in regards to the environment. Next discuss three (3) effects of China’s one child rule. In your response please consider social, ethical and environmental sides of the effect.

 

 

“Effects on the Environment”

 

Discuss three (3) positive and three (3) negative impacts of humans on the biosphere. Which positive and negative impacts do you believe are the most significant to consider. Justify your response.

The young are the future of the society; statistics show that half of the world population consists of the youthful generation. Teenagers that are healthy are much more equipped to the sustainable growth and development of the society. However, young people’s everyday life has been influenced by urbanization and mechanization that has resulted in poor, healthy living styles. The improper eating habits, poor hygiene, and less physical activities, and misuse of drugs are the deadly factors that are changing the classical picture of the healthy youths. I am convinced that the future of this world is doomed because there will be more epidemics that will sweep away intellectuals. The majority of people can agree that the unhealthy lifestyle is a global crisis that requires immediate interventions to secure the future generation (UN, 2015).

People are living in a polluted world that exposes every person to the millions of toxins and chemicals at home and workplaces. There are many contaminations in the foods and air that have degenerated the health of young persons. More so, water, that is a vital component of life, has been destroyed by industrial and human activities that have propelled its scarcity and emerging of waterborne diseases to human and animal populations. People no longer use natural foods due to their scarcity and extinction, because of the bad water. The rate of eating chemically processed foods has increased and has abused people’s bodies and put them on the risk of acquiring diseases. Today, much money is spent on seeking proper medications, those disease are the reason. It is evident that some families are languishing in poverty because of overspending in medical facilities (Madan & Lazer, 2015).

Despite the epidemiological, demographic shifts and health policy advancement, the state of youth’s health is undermined. The current programs are scarce to propel a healthy society and make the world a better place for both the current and future generations of the youth. Certain policies that have been integrated into managing the world’s health are not universally appropriate because of the varying characteristics of the population in different cultures. A huge number of people bear a load of poor health unintentionally caused by war, occupational factors, insecurity, and hunger. Acute and chronic illnesses are associated with unfavorable health circumstances that devastate the present families. The accumulative violence experienced everywhere is adding to the already heavy burden of unhealthy communities that promise a doomed fate to the present and the next generation (Drzewicka & Wojciechowska, 2015).

Another crucial challenge facing the youth is that they have ignored the fundamental aspect of physical activities. The society has valued indoor activities more than the active leisure that enhances a healthy lifestyle. The traditional leisure activities have been replaced by the technological inventions that are gradually killing the life of teenagers. Research shows individuals under the age of twenty-five years spend twelve hours in school activities and nineteen hours in front of televisions and computers. There is little attention grew to the physical exercises because the modern leisure enjoyment activities are fascinating compared to the primary physical activities that are strenuous. Youths have also given much attention to mobile phones. It is the desire of every young person to acquire a cell phone so that he or she can perform numerous activities without toil. Mobile chatting is consuming a lot of time and prevents the youth from engaging in physical behavior.

The education system in the world has also contributed to the poor health of young people across the seas. Schools offer little space and opportunity for physical play due to the greediness of acquiring excellent grades. There is much pressure on schools to give students heavy workload that undermines the chances of children involving in outside games. Children are not exposed to the natural environment, and some of them lack the idea of knowing what constitutes the external environment. Traditionally, school-going pupils were allowed to spend long hours in fields playing and interacting. Playing activities are crucial components that promote child’s holistic development because they expose them to various issues at a young age. Playing promotes children to acquire basic skills that are significant to his or her future development. Therefore, there is need to incorporate games and activities alongside education to develop a healthy society (Ridder & Heuvelmans, 2015).

The health of youths has been destroyed because children hardly walk to places. Vehicle transport has affected the tendency of people to stroll to places. They prefer traveling in a vehicle, however, short the distance may be. In the past, children could walk to schools and return home without being picked up by a vehicle. Nevertheless, the majority of schools have adopted bus transport that collects children from their homes denying them chances to strain on the roads. It has become habit for most children would choose to learn in a school that offers transport services to avoid exhaustion. The tendency of not walking to schools is high among pupils, except low-income families that do not have the financial capabilities.

My investigation indicates that students are less tolerant to unfavorable weather and have less aptitude to come to terms with physical strains. Some years back, pupils could walk to school in cold and hot weather conditions without contracting an illness. The experience strengthened their immune system strong, unlike today’s children who fall ill under simple circumstances. The teachers’ efforts to build children physical well being are insufficient because taking them to parks and picnic grounds only adds to the problem. The retreats are characterized by poor eating habits where students overeat whenever they come across any food items. Consequently, these children are susceptible to unhealthy conditions that might affect their future well being. Educational stakeholder should pull together to build up the physical abilities of the youth.

The WHO report reveals that less than ten percent of the world’s youth population participates in habitual energetic activities. The trend of inactive participation in physical exercise has hiked because parents and teachers pressure students to assume other co-curriculum activities and concentrate on attaining excellent grades. The fact that the physical wellbeing of a pupil is not a qualification in joining a college or a University has destabilized the efforts of children’s active participation in games and play. Students’ efforts are aimed towards accruing exceptional performance that can promote them to gain entry into quality institutions. Young people’s inactiveness has resulted in massive health complications in many urbanized countries. The contemporary physically lazy lifestyle in society has unending consequences that create high costs to society (WebMD, 2015).

The decrease in physical activities has fueled an increase in the risk of deaths due to high blood pressure and heart complications. Today, there is a large percentage of young people suffering from diseases than ever before because of their weak bodies. Teenagers are getting diabetes; because of littlie participation in physical activities that is supposed to be an old age medical condition. Studies depict that a huge population of teenagers are under treatment because they experience unusual body pains in the back, ribs, and stomach. Regular health reports point out that the rate of depressions has gone up considerably due to less involvement of exercise. Healthcare gives the help that depressed individual need, such as physical exercises.

Children are introduced to excessive junk food at an early age that begins straining their health. Parents have boycotted their roles of cooking good foods, and they have turned to fast food restaurants. It is ironic that too much money is spent; however, the nutritional value of these foods is low and is associated with intoxicating the bodies of users. These foods contain unsaturated fats that propel the risks of chronicle diseases. Food contamination is another critical element assumed by parents. Contamination is caused by unsuitable procedures involved in the preparation process that attract disease agents such as germs to initiate their dangerous activities. Food poisoning is on the rise among junk meals due to undercooking or extreme cooking, (Park, 2015).

The modern families are busy; hence, many schools going children have suffered from hunger because they are forced to go to school with no food that undermines them health wise. Children miss breakfast a lot, which is an important meal in the morning; more so, they are not given any food to eat while in school. As a result, children have gotten used to staying long hours without consuming food. The bitter truth is that children have been exposed to inferior items such as sweet drinks and cakes that constitute a lot of sugar. Traditional foods that are of nutritional value have been forgotten. There is a big problem with the modern lifestyle, and, without an immediate change, the health of people is hopeless (Alleyne, 2010).

Another concern with the modern foods is that they are exposed to chemicals before being consumed by people. The herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides that farmers spray to heighten productivity are detrimental to people’s health. The relevant authorities do not approve more than fifty percent of the chemical used to treat animals and crops. Synthetic hormones given to animals to promote their growth are hurtful and increase space for lifestyle infections. The misuse of drugs is popular among growing adolescents. They begin smoking and overdrinking alcohol at early age, thus killing their health gradually as they grow up in society. Alcohol and drug misuse lead to respiratory infections and depression among youths (Frazão, 2015).

Modern life is full of depression originating from frustrations and pressure in the surroundings. Modernization has doubled the rate of stress due to the daily difficulties people are forced to persevere. Stress is a universal problem that occurs in every locality, schools, church, homes, and workplaces. Youths are delivering their best both in schools, and, at homes and whenever they fail to achieve what they are expected of, they are scolded to the extent of being abandoned to be on their own. The circumstances force every child to strain and achieve the prospect of the parents and teachers. Stress is a health destructor that leads to severe health complications such as cancer, stroke, heart attack, infertility, and more vulnerability to anxiety (Ganasegeran, 2015).

The situations that have been explained is more and more prevalent in society, and it requires appropriate interventions to bring changes. The international and national organizations have the responsibility to advocating healthy lifestyles to secure the future generation. Young people are the backbone of development; hence, they need life security to lead a healthy life. Children need to adopt healthy eating behaviors to live long and escape the wrath of lifestyle diseases. Parents and educational stakeholders should take up the responsibilities; ensuring school children participate actively in physical activities.
References
Alleyne, R. (2010). Teenagers with unhealthy lifestyles suffer three times as many headaches. Telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 14 October 2015, from http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/news/7952149/Teenagers-with-unhealthy lifestyles-suffer-three-times-as-many-headaches.html
Drzewicka, P., & Wojciechowska, A. (2015). Teenagers’ lifestyle. 4lochelm.pl. Retrieved 14 October 2015, from http://www.4lochelm.pl/witryny/Witryna/Teenagers’%20lifestyle.html
Frazão, E. (2015). High Costs Of Poor Eating Patterns In the United States. Retrieved 14 October 2015, from http://www.ers.usda.gov/media/91018/aib750a_1_.pdf
Ganasegeran, K. (2015). Social and psychological factors affecting eating habits among university students in a Malaysian medical school: a cross-sectional study. Retrieved 14 October 2015, from http://www.nutritionj.com/content/pdf/1475-2891-11-48.pdf
Park, A. (2015). Unhealthy Teens Could Lead to Rise in Heart-Disease Rates | TIME.com. TIME.com. Retrieved 14 October 2015, from http://healthland.time.com/2013/04/01/unhealthy-teens-could-lead-to-rise-in-heart disease-rates/
Madan, A., & Lazer, D. (2015). Social Sensing: Obesity, Unhealthy Eating and Exercise in Face-to-Face Networks. Retrieved 14 October 2015, from http://hd.media.mit.edu/tech reports/TR-650.pdf
Ridder, M., & Heuvelmans, M. (2015). Retrieved 14 October 2015, from http://file:///C:/Users/owner/Downloads/111004_wearehealthyaccepted.pdf
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WebMD,. (2015). Avoid Unhealthy Eating Habits. Retrieved 14 October 2015, from http://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/avoid-unhealthy-eating-habits

7 slides with speaker notes of 200 – 250 words per slide (excluding Title and Reference slides)

 

You, as a HR Generalist, have been asked by your HR Director for your recommendations in terms of what tools your organization could use to better manage the talents of your employees. This will help to develop policies and procedures in managing your human capital. Please develop a PowerPoint presentation to your Director addressing the following:

• Describe and analyze the broad range of talent management efforts that use software applications to help you Director to make an educated decision.
• Give some examples of firms that have successfully used these applications.

Part 1: This is a discussion part where we have to answer these questions. need references for both parts apa format
Dolly, Dolly, and More Dolly
It all started with a sheep named Dolly. In the mid-1990s, scientists proved convincingly that after decades of trying, we could, indeed, clone mammals — and even possibly, human beings. Unsurprisingly, this discovery was one of the most controversial of the 20th Century, and the issue of cloning continues to be just as contentious today.
Cloning
Learn about cloning, starting with the Oak Ridge National Labor (visit) http://www.genome.gov/25020028
Cloning. National Human Genome Research Institute. Retrieved from http://www.genome.gov/25020028
Then respond to these big issues
.What are the risks and benefits of cloning?
What are some potential uses for cloning?
Could you envision using cloning technology in your own life? If so, how?
What are some of the ethical problems with cloning?
How do you feel about cloning animals? What about humans?
Should cloning be regulated? Why or why not? If so, by whom?

In this assignment, you will explore the dynamics of the small-group theory. You will learn the competing views of the small-group theory, understand the similarities and differences within the small-group theory, and identify these differences and similarities in your own group interactions.

Tasks:

Using the Argosy University online library resources and the Internet, read more about group dynamics and the small-group theory. Based on your research, in a minimum of 400 words, respond to the following points:

• Compare and contrast the competing views of the small-group theory and provide the most relevant information based on your research.
• Analyze how your current research on the small-group theory supports a past group experience of your own, especially in the area of human services, voluntary service, or otherwise.

Submission Details:

Assignment 2: Compensation Policies LASA (CO 1, 2)

Assume you are leading a team of consultants hired by MPBS to help develop their total compensation plan.  MPBS wants to implement a compensation plan to support their business strategy. Your team has completed the preliminary review of the organization, including discussions with management, and compiled initial information about MPBS.  That information is detailed in the team report.

MPBS views their mission statement as the driver behind the alignment of policies, purposes and objectives of all operating units in the entire organization.   Your first task is to help the human resources department create a compensation mission statement as the first step in designing their compensation plan.  You are to consider the various factors affecting mission statements and objectives and then:

• Recommend a specific compensation mission statement and the specific objectives of the MPBS compensation system that aligns the compensation plan to the company’s mission and strategy.  Provide a rationale to support your mission statement and objectives.

Your second task is to overcome the past reluctance of top management at MPBS to have anyone put much effort into administrative detail.  They have generally opted for a quick and easy approach to policy and practice.  You should plan to educate the top management group regarding the need for more sophisticated and detailed approaches to compensation.  To do so, you must include answers to the following questions that were posed by the new HR manager.  Justify your responses using scholarly sources.

• What are the relevant markets that each of MPBS’s major occupational groups should be compared to?
• Should MPBS lead, match, or follow competitors? Why?
• How will decisions on external competitiveness help MPBS align compensation policies with mission and strategy?
• Why is it important and is it worth the effort and cost for MPBS to bother with specifying pay grades and pay ranges?
• If pay grades are used, is it better to have few or more grades?
• How should the ranges vary by job type and level?
• How much overlap should be built into the grade ranges?
• In what ways might the plan MPBS develops and the related compensation policies impact job performance?

To complete this assignment, write a 5 page report in Word format and provide rationale and scholarly

Motor learning leads to a relatively permanent change in physical movements and activity of a person. This type of learning is related to acquiring processes needed for complex movements like speaking or playing the piano, which often start out as very difficult but through practice, they become much smoother and accurate. Additionally, motor-skill learning plays an important role in interpreting simple movements, such as reflexes, as the body and environment change. Therefore, though we may not be completely aware of motor learning as it takes place, it is a vital area of learning that is related to almost everything we do.

Complete the Motor Training Activity at the following link:

• Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). (2008). Mirror-tracing activity. Retrieved from http://media.hhmi.org/biointeractive/activities/mirror/mirror-tracing-activity-generic.pdf

Based on the activity, address the following:

• Discuss your outcome with this activity. What did you learn about motor learning?
• Based on your readings, identify which theory of motor-skill learning best fits this activity. Why do you consider it to be the best fit?
• Apply what you have learned during this activity to a real-life learning experience, either for yourself, or for someone you are teaching.

Write your initial response in 2–3 paragraphs. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

By Saturday, November 28, 2015, post your response to the appropriateDiscussion Area. Through Wednesday, December 2, 2015, review and comment on at least two peers’ responses. In your responses, consider the following:

• Do you agree with your peers’ explanation of the theory that best explains this activity? Why or why not?
• Do you agree with your peer’s application of motor-skill learning to a real life situation? Is there a way by which you could improve their application of this skill?

Grading Criteria and Rubric

All discussion assignments in this course will be graded using a rubric. Download the discussion rubric and read it carefully to understand the expectations.

Assignment 2: Inclusion versus Segregation

One of the top issues in special education is the ongoing debate of “inclusion versus segregation.” The idea of inclusion in education is that all students, no matter what disability they may have, should learn together in the same environment. Fully inclusive schools do not differentiate between special education courses and general education courses, but rather include students with learning, emotional, behavioral, or physical disabilities in classes with all of the other students.

The idea of segregation in education suggests that there are benefits to providing classes separate from general education classes that meet the needs of students with special needs. For some students, this may be for just one or two subjects, while for other students, this encompasses all of their courses.

In this assignment, you will consider those students who suffer from behavioral disorders or social skill deficits.

Using the module readings, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, research observational learning. Then, address the following:

• Based on your learning about observational learning in this module, what are the benefits that these students could gain through their inclusion into a regular classroom?
• How could the principles of observational learning help to improve the classroom behavior of students with behavioral disorders or social skill deficits?
• What are some of the classroom disadvantages for employing inclusion for other typically developing students?
• Do you support the move toward inclusion? Why or why not?

Write a 4–5-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Be sure to include a title page and a reference page. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M4_A2.doc.

By Wednesday, December 2, 2015, deliver your assignment to the M4: Assignment 2 Dropbox.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria	Maximum Points
Identified benefits to be gained from inclusion of students with behavioral disorders and described ways in which principles of observational learning could improve classroom behavior of such students.	32
Identified classroom disadvantages for employing inclusion for other typically developing students.	24
Provided reasons for or against the move towards inclusion.	24
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.	20

 

Textbook: Ch #1 & #2 of Criminal Courts: Structure, Process, and Issues

 

Authors: Champion, Hartley, Rabe. 

 

Publisher: Pearson, 3^rd edition, ISBN# 9781269330824

 

 

 

Use the Cybrary for Criminal Justice resources. Click here to access a guide for using the CTU Criminal Justice Studies Library Research Guide.

 

• Blade, B. (1991). FOURTH AMENDMENT–THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF A SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT PROGRAM. Journal Of Criminal Law & Criminology, 81(4), 800-818.
• 193 Mich. App. 690, 485 N.W.2d 135 (1992).

 

 

The Assignment:

 

 

 

It is unusual when a case proceeds through both the state and federal court systems. Read each of the court decisions identified below that discuss Michigan State Department of Police v. Sitz. This case involves the use by Michigan of driving under the influence (DUI) roadblock stops. Case decisions are as follows:

 

 

 

• 496 U.S. 444 (1990)
• 193 Mich. App. 690, 485 N.W.2d 135 (1992)
• 443 Mich. 744, 506 N.W.2d 209 (1993)

   

  Address the following questions after reading the assigned material:

 

• What were the issues on appeal raised by Sitz in the Michigan appellate court?
• How did the appellate court resolve those issues?
• How did Sitz’s case enter the federal court system?
• What issues did he raise before the United States Supreme Court?
• How did the Supreme Court resolve the case?
• What differences can you identify between the way the Michigan state courts addressed the issues raised by Sitz and how the Supreme Court addressed them?

   

 

 

These IP’s compile to becoming the Phase 5 key assignment; each one builds onto each other.

 

In the final phase of this course, you will be presented with a factual scenario from an appellate court case highlighting issues concerning the role of the various participants (prosecution, defense attorney, judge, or jury) in the criminal court process.

 

Based on the scenario and your own library research, you are required to respond to prompts specific to the case.

 

You will be required to cite a minimum of 3 library resources in answering these questions, and to answer the following:

 

• Discuss why you chose these resources to study this case and why you believe they adequately display the function of the court.
• Point out in each resource the stage of the criminal court process that is illustrated as well as the criminal court process participants and their roles as outlined in these resources.

 

 

Interview a woman or minority person in a leadership position. The person must be responsible in some capacity for other employees. The interview may be conducted by phone, email, or in person.

 

 

 

Write a 500-750-word paper in which you reflect upon the interview and concepts discussed throughout the module. Submit both the interview transcript and reflection paper.

 

 

 

In your interview transcript, include the name of the leader and his or her position, organization or field the leader works in, and length of time in position. Include a minimum of 10 questions and responses addressing the following:

 

1.Describe the organization that you work in, including the culture of the organization and your responsibilities as a leader.

 

2.Describe your leadership style.

 

3.Describe the steps taken to get in your current leadership position.

 

4.What has been your biggest challenge as a leader?

 

5.What has been your greatest achievement as a leader?