Author: chris

Topic:Family life. Has the basic structure of the family changed in recent times? Is it important for children to be raised in a two-parent home? Have families become closer or more estranged in recent years?

Formatting: The essay must adhere to MLA style formatting and documentation guidelines. Formatting: double spaced, sized 12 font, Times New Roman, 1 inch margins. Documentation: Parenthetical Citations for references to sources within the body of the essay; a correctly formatted Works Cited page that lists all sources used in the essay.

Research Sources: You are required to use five (5) sources in your research essay. These five sources must be effectively incorporated into the content of the essay with the use of direct quotations and paraphrase. Acceptable sources are 1)newspaper articles 2)books 3)scholarly journal articles 4) magazine/periodical articles. Non news-source websites, blogs, and other internet content do not qualify as acceptable sources.

You must form a thesis statement that responds to the topic, and the essay should develop and support the thesis statement by using five acceptable research sources.

I am attaching one of the research articles.

Essay based on a critical evaluation of a foodborne disease outbreak (1. The Outbreak of E.coli O157 in South Wales in September 2005 ).

To prepare for this Assignment:

• Consider the assigned readings from the first 3 weeks of this course.

• Review the explanation of Walden University’s DEEP-C Model General Education Learning Outcome “Discovery” in the Syllabus.

• **Consider “Discovery” as it relates to the work you are doing in this course.

• Bearing in mind the amount of information that is readily available in current times, think about how people involved in social movements of the past gained information on the social issue and related topics.

The Assignment:

Write a 2- to 3-paragraph journal entry in which you address the following questions:

• What appropriate sources of information will be used to support your group’s claims about your topic (HEALTH CARE DISPARITIES)?

• At this early stage in the process of investigating your topic, what advantages do you see in conducting research to discover various factors associated with the topic?

• In what ways does the ability to conduct research strengthen your group’s approach?
General Education Learning Outcomes (The DEEP-C Model)

Discovery: Students will locate and identify appropriate sources of information using multiple sources and methods, including bibliographic, textual, experiential, and experimental research.

Evaluation: Students will critically assess texts and arguments in multiple forms and contexts using quantitative and qualitative logic, the scientific method, ethics, and pragmatics.

• Expression: Students will effectively and ethically communicate information and opinions verbally and nonverbally using written, oral, behavioral, and visual methods adapted for diverse audiences and purposes.

• Perspective: Students will be able to articulate the consistency and flexibility of knowledge as it is experienced across time, space, and culture.

• Change: Students will articulate how their ability to discover, evaluate, and express ideas from different perspectives is instrumental in their progress toward achieving personal goals and effecting positive social change.

Write a short essay, responding to the assignment below. You are expected to use the textbook and outside resources to provide accurate and substantive answers to the question. Also, be sure to make use of illustrating examples where appropriate. Submit your work in APA format.
Lisa and Danny are neighbors that live on Guerrero Street. Fifteen years ago Lisa built a gazebo. She frequently used the gazebo, but she was not aware that actually the gazebo was on property belonging to Danny. A month after the gazebo was built Lisa built a fence between her and Danny’s yard, and the gazebo was on Lisa’s side of the fence. Fifteen years later, Danny has a survey done, and he discovers that the gazebo is on his land. Danny brings a suit to evict Lisa from the land. Does Lisa have a defense? Assume, that the state in question has an adverse possession period of ten years.

Speech Critique

Analyze the speech of Barack Obama ‘Official Announcement of Candidacy for US President’.

Write an essay with introduction, development and conclusion. Your assay should include all of the basic components listened below:

Identifying Information/Speech Context: Why did you select this particular speech? (explain briefly) Who is the speaker? What is the speech topic? Where and when is the speech delivered? How long does the speech last?

The Speech Objectives: What is the speaker’s goal? Is it to inform, to persuade, etc.? Is the objective achieved? Why? What is the primary message being delivered? Why is this person delivering this speech?

The Audience and Context for the Speech: What is the nature of the audience? What are the key demographic features of the audience? Is the speech suitable for this audience?

Speech Content, Structure, and Organization: What type of organization (chronological, climatic, spatial, categorical, or casual)? How the speech is organized (introduction, body, and conclusion)?

The Speech Introduction: Does the introduction contain the key elements: attention getter, credibility, thesis statement, and preview? Does the speech open with a story? A joke/Humor? Rhetorical questions? Is the thesis statement good or bad? Why? Does the speech opening clearly establish the intent of the presentation? Is the opening memorable?

The Speech Body: Is the body organized in main points and supporting points? Are the all arguments provided related back to the primary objective of the speech? Which types of evidence are used to support the arguments (facts, examples, testimonies, etc.)? Can you identify any type of figures of speech (simile, metaphors, alliteration, etc.)? Can you identify any use of quotes? Is the speech organized logically? Is the speech’s flow easy to follow? How does the speaker play with transitions? How does he/she bridge from one part of the presentation to the next?

The Speech Conclusion: How did the speaker conclude the speech (summarizing ideas, ending with quotation, etc.)? Was the conclusion concise? Memorable?

Delivery Skills and Techniques: What type of delivery (formal, informal, impromptu, manuscript, memorized)? Is the language appropriate for the audience? Why? Is eye contact effective in connecting the speaker to the whole audience? Is there audience interaction? Was it effective? Are pauses used appropriately? Are there hesitations? Did the speaker rely on visual aids? If so, which types and how effectively were they used? Did the speaker make appropriate use of the speaking area (stage area)? How is the speaker’s use of body language: gestures, posture, mannerisms? How is vocal variety used (loud or soft, easy to hear)?

Personal Impressions: How did the speech make you feel? Were you convinced? Would you want to listen to this speaker again? Were there any original ideas or techniques?

NR-439- RN Evidence Based Practice

Sampling (graded)

The most common sampling method is the convenience sample; therefore, many of the studies that you find for evidence use this sampling method. What are the implications for using a convenience sample on the way you interpret and use the findings?

On this thread you will discuss the implications associated with using a convenience sampling method. When you consider this question, ask yourself just how convenient is this form of sampling overall.

The report.

The Scenario:

You work for Vision Marketing Ltd, and you have been asked to write a report to a potential new client, Pen Chocolates UK Ltd, explaining the importance of marketing for a business and the different types of marketing activities and strategies that maybe suitable for them.

Pen Chocolate UK Ltd is a business in the UK which produces a range of unique high quality chocolates which it sells to customers through its website and its 18 retail shops across the UK. Pen Chocolates would like to continue to expand its business in the UK and also expand into the rest of Europe. Pen Chocolates wants Vision Marketing to help them to promote their products in the UK and in the new European market.

-Required: You must write a report which analyses and evaluates the use of marketing for a business, and discusses the types of marketing activities and strategies that may be suitable for Pen Chocolates.

– Your report must include a discussion about the importance of marketing to the success of a business (10 marks). You must identify and explain the advantages and disadvantages of moving into a new market especially an overseas market (15 marks). You must discuss how good marketing can help to overcome the problems associated with moving into a new market (10 marks). You must then identify, suggest, recommend and explain some marketing strategies and/or activities which you believe would be suitable for Pen Chocolates and you must justify your suggestions/recommendations and come to a clear overall conclusion that answers the report question. (15 marks).

Additional Marks

Up to 10 marks for Analysis & Evaluation – key concepts, principles, points, arguments and ideas identified and consequences analysed, logical and justified evaluation of arguments and points raised, including clear links to research findings

Up to 10 marks for Research, Referencing & List of references – variety of sources, appropriateness and reliability of sources used, format and use of referencing and list of references

Up to 10 marks for Report Structure and format – Overall appropriate report structure and format, organisation and flow of points & arguments, overall meaning conveyed to the reader

Report 80 Total Marks

The number of words expected for the report are between 1500 – 1800 words. Non compliance with the word limit will be penalised. A clear report format must be used. You will lose marks if you have not used a report format.

All information from your sources must be clearly referenced and a list of references created

The total length of the paper must be at least 1,500 words (approximately 6 pages) in APA format. Your paper must include a title page or cover sheet and reference page, which are not counted towards the minimum number of words. You must use 8 or more course-external sources and address the following in your paper:

1.Mission and History. Describe the mission and scope of the organization. Identify through a brief synopsis of the organizational history the rationale to frame the organization within the Department of Homeland Security 2.Organization. Discuss the organization using a chart or other graphical depiction. Illustrate how this subordinate organization is aligned within the Department of Homeland Security.

3.Roles and Responsibility. Discuss the various roles and responsibilities of the organization and how those roles and responsibilities support the overall Department of Homeland Security mission and objectives.

4.Workforce Overview. Distinguish facts germane to the organization to include total number of employees, training, critical or unique skills, and additional facts that provide a substantive overview of the workforce.

5.Leadership. Construct an overview of the existing leadership to include how their background and skills support their existing appointment or fail to support their existing appointment.

6.Organizational Highlights. Assess some organizational highlights that show how the organizational strategies and initiatives are effective or ineffective at carrying out their existing mission.

7.Challenges. Distinguish and describe organizational challenges, to include legal and operational, that mire their responsibilities and what the organization is performing to overcome those obstacles in the future.

8.Intelligence and Armed Forces Application. Assess how the organization interacts with the intelligence community and Armed Forces to supplement, strengthen, or perform their daily responsibilities.

Essay Assignment: “The Little Book That Wasn’t There”

Instructions:

For this assignment, you will be reading James Crisp’s article “The Little Book That Wasn’t There”. Using the article, you will select one of the following questions, and answer it fully in a 3-page essay.

Format:

This essay should be double-spaced. Please use an 11- or 12-point font (Calibri or Times New Roman are probably your defaults, and these are both good choices), and have one-inch margins.

If you choose to use direct quotes, you must cite them properly. Be sure to put the quote inside quotation marks, and then put the page number of the quote in parentheses right after it. It is not necessary to use any sources other than “The Little Book That Wasn’t There”, and if you choose not to, no bibliography or works cited page is needed.

However, you may use other sources if you like. If you decide to do so, you will need to include a bibliography page at the end, including the full citations of all extra sources. You may use whichever citation style you are most comfortable with (history typically uses Chicago or Turabian), but be sure you have cited all sources fully. If you use quotes, indicate the name of the source along with the page number. Remember: a good rule of thumb is, when in doubt, cite. You will never get accused of plagiarism for citing too much.

Be sure to put your name on your essay!

How to Turn It In:

This essay must be submitted in hard copy during class, not digitally. It is your responsibility to get it printed before class. Also, it needs to be stapled; loose pages can get lost, and simply folding over the corner is not enough!

If you send your essay in by email (for instance, if your printer is out of ink), a five point penalty will be assessed.

Questions:

Select one of these questions to answer in your essay. Be sure to answer it fully and specifically.

The de la Peña diary is a highly important source of information about what happened at the Alamo. Why did some people (for instance, Groneman) believe it was a forgery? What evidence did they use? Be specific. How did James Crisp go about hunting for the truth of the matter, and what did he discover? What did he eventually conclude about its authenticity?

Part of the purpose of “The Little Book That Wasn’t There” is to review Groneman’s book Defense of a Legend, in which he (Groneman) argues that Davy Crockett actually did go down fighting. What were Crisp’s criticisms of the book? Did he think that Groneman got anything right? What can the story of Defense of a Legend and the de la Peña diary tell us about how historical sources should be used and analyzed?

Think about what Davy Crockett and his legend mean. What do they embody in the minds of many Americans, according to Crisp? Why were so many people so upset when historians began to suggest that Davy Crockett didn’t go down fighting? What do all of these things tell us about how history (what people write), as opposed to the past (what actually and objectively happened), is constructed and used?

***You can read the article for free online at JSTOR.ORG It is titled “The Little Book That Wasn’t There: The Myth and Mystery of the de la Pena Diary” **pp. 260-296

Assignment Instructions

Week 3 Article Review

Instructions: You will conduct an article review of a scholarly journal article with regards to the concepts of the week. The article review will reflect the learning objectives studied during the week.

Please follow the Article Review Guidelines document that is linked below for content and formatting of the article review. The article review should be no more than two pages and is due on Sunday night. You will need to post the article review in the assignment section.

MGMT603

Week 3 Reading.

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

� 1 Recognize importance of corporate culture.

� 2 Identify key factors assessing culture.

� 3 Describe culture leading to effective organizations.

� 4 Describe ethical, value, and goal considerations

In this lesson, we will discuss:

� Overcoming Resistance to Change

� Changing the Culture

� Managerial effectiveness

� Open-book-management

Brown,D.(2011). Experiential approach to organization development, 8th Ed.

Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall

READ CHAPTERS 3 & 6