Author: chris

Length: 2500 words

Select one theory discussed this semester and use it to explain the criminal behaviour of any famous or documented criminal. You may pick any criminal you wish, but you must document the source of your information. Because you will not have access to case files, you will have to rely on media reports of the criminal. This is an exception to the general rule that you should not use popular or internet sources for information. Here is a link to get started, though note you do not need to use an Australian criminal:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Australian_criminals

Write the case study in normal essay-style.

Do not just ‘recycle’ theorists covered in other courses (eg Criminological Theories: Social Perspectives). In particular, if you select social learning theory, be sure to use the psychological versions covered in this course (e.g. Bandura)

You must relate the theory to the specific case. Don’t just provide general information about your selected theory. Similarly, don’t waste space in your essay documenting exactly what the criminal did. You should take no more than a paragraph or two to describe who the criminal is and what t
hey did.

PART 1

You are to design and create a commemorative Poster remembering 100 years since gallipoli.

include important dates

include reference to commemorating 100 years since gallipoli landing

include use of creative image design colour

be no bigger than a4 size

Part 2

explain the reasons why australia become involved in ww1

reasons why aystralia as a country became involved in the war

personal reasons why individual decided to enlist and fight for australia in the war

make use of historical terms and sources

Bulgarian political scientist Ivan Krastev, one of the world’s leading thinkers about democracy and authoritarianism, argued that the communication revolution has created a “fragmentation of the public space.” Instead of all of us being part of a single public debate, the Internet and social media have allowed us all to consume only “the information that confirms our biases.” (Globe and Mail, Thursday June 16, 2011)

Marshall McLuhan postulated that the electronic envelope surrounding the earth links us all together in a global village, retribalizing humanity.

The key to understanding Krastev’s thinking is that comment that we consume only “the information that confirms our biases.” So, if this is the case, what we’ll see is a polarization of attitudes because people harden in their notions if all they read pertains to a certain point of view. This is clearly the case with opinions on gun ownership in the U.S. and gun registration in Canada as well as on issues such as the Keystone pipeline and oil sands development.

Adhering only to one side of any argument retribalizes (or tribalizes) the readers and makes changes in their opinions more unlikely. There’s a reason why only two mainstream parties exist in the U.S., for example with hardened factions in both Demo. and Repub. tribes.

So McLuhan and Krastev would agree on the increasing divsions in society. The great irony is that even though we have more information than ever, there is possibly less free thinking than at any other time in history. If faced with innumerable choices we’ll go with what we know: Fox, BBC, etc.

Write a report, 6 pages in length, exploring and analyzing the media coverage of a politically charged issue, keeping in mind the above ideas. The following are the first steps and elements required:

Part One: Research

FIND A CHOMSKY ARTICLE: Browse Noam Chomsky’s web site and find an article or a video on a subject that interests you. Choose a topic with strong political implications (as most of them will be), and choose something that is current, topical and ongoing.

Chomsky.info Articles

EXPLORE MAJOR MEDIA COVERAGE: Go to web sites hosted by major online media outlets (such as Al Jazeera, Fox, NBS, BBC, CBC, CBS, ABC, CNN, etc.) and search your topic. Choose at least four different articles to analyze. Save the links.
EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE MEDIA COVERAGE: Research your topic on other alternative and independent media sites such as human rights watch (hrw.org). (Find at least one article.)
EXPLORE INTERNATIONAL COVERAGE: Research international media from both sides of the issue or conflict.

Based on the Case Study “Burger King” Case 18, starting on page 18-1, complete the following requirements:

Using the Week 1 Addendum, identify Burger Kings’s resources, capabilities, and core competencies
Provide three findings of fact. Students are not required to provide recommendations and justifications for these findings of fact.
Comment on classmates’ and instructor’s postings

Review your Week One NOAA Activity Part 1: Ocean Exploration mission and findings. The focus of this assignment (NOAA Activity Part 2) must relate to issues from marine pollution.

Select an environmental group that could directly benefit from the research conducted in the mission.

Develop an 8- to 10-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation.

For assistance with this type of assignment, review the UOPX Help with Microsoft Power Point Assignment.

Address the following in your presentation:

A brief description of the chosen environmental group and their mission statement
A brief description of the type of marine pollution addressed in the mission
Which region the pollution is prevalent
How the pollution is affecting the surrounding ecosystem
What measures can be taken to avoid this type of pollution in the future
How the findings from the mission can aid the environmental group in reducing reoccurring occurrences of this form of pollution
Include any references as needed.

List major points in the slides. Include detailed explanations in the speaker notes section that correlate to each point.

Include videos, audio, photos, diagrams, or graphs as appropriate.

Format your presentation consistent with APA guidelines.

Prepare a 350- to 700-word paper in which you describe the chemical properties of water, specifically seawater.

Research and choose two different methods that are currently being used to convert seawater to drinkable water. Include the following in your paper:

Describe the chemical and physical properties of seawater.
Describe two different methods used to convert seawater into drinkable water.
List a county or region in which this method of conversion is currently in use.
Identify the benefits and potential hazards of converting seawater to drinkable water.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. A minimum of one reference is required.

In the course, you have examined several areas of employee training. For this paper, you will be applying this knowledge by examining the creation of a cultural diversity training course.

Imagine that you are in training and development for a global organization. You have been tasked with the creation of a cultural diversity training course that all employees will be required to take. Before designing the course, you must consider the ethical and cultural issues of the task.

In an eight- to ten-page paper (excluding the title and reference pages), you must address the following:

Examine any legal implications in creating a training course that discusses culture. Identify what laws and regulations should be considered.
Explain how the demographic diversity of your employees affects discussions of cultural diversity.
Examine which ethical implications should be considered.
Examine if training can be standardized for all locations in a global organization. Analyze what media is best suited for training in a global setting.
Provide recommendations for implementing the training course.

Paper requirements

Must be eight to ten pages in length (excluding the title page, references page, exhibits, etc.) and formatted according to APA style
Must include a cover page:
Title of paper
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Must include an introductory paragraph with a clearly stated thesis or topic.
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
Must document all sources in APA style
Must include a separate references page, formatted according to APA style

Research the process of producing an expensive product (assume that it is something that must cost at least $1,000). After learning the steps that must be accomplished to produce such a product, address the following:

What would you expect the layout of a producing facility to look like (in other words, what is the process layout for such an operation)?
What would determine when someone had finished working on one of these products (in other words, how would someone know that it was time to work on producing the next unit)?
How would the efficiency of the production operation that you have envisioned be calculated (your answer should be specific to the type of product you selected, not just a general discussion of efficiency)?

DEBATE QUESTION: Punishment in contemporary society is no longer focused on correction. It is more concerned with managing crime at an acceptable level. TASK: Every student will submit in writing the opening statement for the affirmative (500 words) and the opposition (500 words) – a total of 1000 words. You should draw on concepts concerned with the principles of punishment and sentencing as well as arguments based on theoretical understandings of punishment. Your assignment should be written in this format: 1st Affirmative  1) Define the topic: explain the issue of the debate, briefly describing the argument that each side must present. 2) Present affirmative case statement: this should briefly summarize the main argument of the team. 3) Present case division: state the arguments to be presented by the first and second speakers (third speakers need not be mentioned, as their role is rebuttal). 4) Present arguments: attempt to set out each argument separately and thematically, with the most important coming first. The first speaker may need to introduce a ‘model’ or a ‘test’. 5) Summarise: the speaker should briefly summarise the arguments raised in her/his speech, reiterate the arguments that are to be presented by the second speaker and link these to the case statement. 1st Negative  1) Where necessary, clarify the issue established by the affirmative’s definition. 2) Present affirmative case statement: this should briefly summarize the main argument of the team. 3) Present rebuttal: this should be thematic and address the most important points raised by the first affirmative speaker. 4) Present case division: state the arguments to be presented by the first and second speakers (third speakers need not be mentioned, as their role is rebuttal). 5) Present arguments: attempt to set out each argument separately and thematically, with the most important coming first. The first speaker may need to introduce a ‘counter model’. 6) Summarise: the speaker should briefly summarise the arguments raised in her/his speech, reiterate the arguments that are to be presented by the second speaker and link these to the case statement APA 6 reference style with at least 15 reference lists

To what extent have you learned how to connect course material to contemporary society and to your own life? Each section of your portfolio should include a narrative assessment that gives your honest and incisive reflections on your progress in these areas. Your comments should include both an overall evaluation and reflective comments about your progress. For example, in the first section you might describe exactly how much your writing skills have improved this term, and then you might discuss the work habits that contributed to your success. Your discussion should be objective and balanced; for example, if there are factors that have made it difficult for you to achieve a certain course goal, you should include them in your reflections. Each section of your portfolio should also include specific evidence that documents your reflective narrative. For example, if you believe that your writing skills have improved, you might want to document this observation with examples of weaker