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Responses to one discussion question as assigned by the facilitator.
Discussion Question 1
Describe the normal physiology of bone formation and bone metabolism.
Discussion Question 2
Differentiate the anatomic location and purpose of tendons, ligaments, and bursa.
Grading Criteria:
Maximum Points
Discussion Question Responses: Displays an understanding of the course materials and the underlying concept discussed. Includes course materials and additional scholarly resources to support important points.
Participation Responses: Displays an understanding of topic under discussion by affirming statements, asking a related question, or making an oppositional statement. Position must be supported with related evidence. Responds to a minimum of two peers per question.
Professional Practice Connection: Demonstrates reflective thought pertaining to personal perspectives and professional development. Reflective statements include a theoretical rationale.
Quality of Academic Writing: Written responses are free of grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. Citations and references are included and written in the correct APA Style.

Essentials of Computer Safety in ecommerce. Examine recent articles about Essentials of Computer Safety. The Papers must contain at least 3 pages of research contents. The paper written will be an APA writing style research paper discussing viewpoints on the topic and refer to the content from the articles to support your research findings. Follow APA formatting guidelines. Must be written 3rd person. Must use 3 to 5 sources

Tobacco companies require to include warning labels on cigarette packaging. It has been recommended that they illustrate the effects of cigarette smoking. These images are quite graphic, examples include diseased lungs and a man exhaling cigaratte smoke through his neck by the way of a tracheotomy hole.

Respond to the following:

How do you feel about these regulations?

Will this type of packaging make a difference in the number of people who smoke? If not can you think of other ways to encourage people to quit or prevent othersfrom starting this habit?

DO you think these kinds of labels should be used to deter people from purchasing unhealthy foods? For instance, should soda labels have pictures of rotting teeth?

Refer to: https://www.whitehouse.gov/energy
3 Reasons against Obama’s Whole Green Agenda:
1. The U.S. has huge reserve on all kinds of fossil fuels and natural resources not yet to be exploited -> we don’t need clean energy this desperate.
2. Public budget is terrible and overall economy performance is far below ideal -> a more realistic approach is to control government spending, lower corporate taxes to stimulate growth and thus creating more jobs.
3. Clean energy technology is very immature -> take electric vehicle as an example. Yes, pure electric saves gas and eliminates emission, but the source used to generate more electricity creates more pollution (coal)

This paper will provide a glimpse of the current state of knowledge in a specific subfield of gerontology. You will choose a research area in gerontology, locate 5 articles from peer-reviewed, academic journals that examine that area, and write a 5-page paper synthesizing the articles and summarizing the findings.
1. Select a topic.

o A research area described in the textbook (for example, the impact of retirement on marriage).

o A research area in gerontology not described in the textbook (you must explain how it is related to gerontology topics in the textbook).

2. Find 5 peer-reviewed articles that speak to your topic (contact the Liberty University Online Library staff if you are not sure how to find articles from peer-reviewed, academic journals).

o No web articles allowed (e.g., Wikipedia, about.com).

o No magazines, newspapers, or trade journals allowed.

o Not all sources in the ILRC’s journal database are peer-reviewed.

o Articles can include those referenced in the textbook.

o Articles must be research papers, not book critiques or editorials (if your article is 1–2 pages, it is probably not a research paper).

o Original articles only (do not cite a study that was referenced in an article you read—you must read it yourself and use it).

o Do not use books (including the textbook) or lecture material as a source.

In two substantive paragraphs relate the book On Becoming a Leader to your Practicum experiences. Must read required reading chapter 4-8.

What does research show about the effectiveness of the major techniques for promoting weight loss?To begin, research the chosen topic using scholarly resources and craft a thesis statement regarding your selected topic. For assistance with creating a thesis statement, visit the Ashford Writing Center or the Ashford University Library. Your Final Paper must contain at least five references from scholarly sources that were published within the last five years and are cited according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Examples of scholarly sources include: peer reviewed journal articles, research studies, professional websites with authored material, and government websites. Popular internet sites (Wikipedia, Newsweek, New York Times, etc.) are not considered scholarly sources.
Then, address the following criteria as you write your Final Paper:
Include a well-written introduction with a succinct thesis statement and a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
Integrate research findings that address the selected topic.
Discuss the key issues and controversies surrounding your selected topic.
Discuss multiple perspectives on the selected topic, so that the discussion is balanced and not one-sided.
Include a summary and analysis of the findings from the research.
Include any additional research that could be done in the future, and provide solutions that could be implemented in the present regarding your selected topic.
Consider the cognitive and behavioral implications might play a role in your selected topic. What learning principles could factor into the topic? What theories of motivation and personality could influence your insights into the topic?

Critique the following two articles by comparing and contrasting them to each other. Other relevant articles or literature may be used in the critique.
The first article:
Youndt, M. A., Snell, S. A., Dean, J. W., & Lepak, D. P. (1996). Human resource management, manufacturing strategy, and firm performance. Academy of management Journal, 39(4), 836- 866.

The second article:
Jackson, S. E., Schuler, R. S., & Jiang, K. (2014). An aspirational framework for strategic human resource management. The Academy of Management Annals, 8(1), 1-56.
Write topic sentences for each paragraph except for Introduction. This is exactly what you need to do for various sections and sub-sections within the literature review.

Assignment Literature Critique – Guide and Assessment Criteria
Is the paper well informed 20%
Demonstrates appropriate understanding of the issues.
Shows awareness of relevant ideas and arguments raised in the literature.
Is the paper well-argued? 30%
Relationships between specific points/issues are made clear.
The paper is analytical rather than descriptive.
There is an obvious argument within the paper
Is the paper well structured? 30%
The introduction is clear and signals the aim and direction the paper.
The body of the paper is cohesive and built on a logical sequence of relevant paragraph based points.
The conclusion follows logically from the body of the paper with a justified resolution to the argument.

This paper is about Global Strategy which is about selling the same exact product in all countries around the world without making any tweaks or adjustments to make it tailored to a specific country. It’s all about standardization.

The research is supposed to answer the following questions :- please put the question and the answer will be below it.
1-When do partnerships advance global strategies?

2- what are the components of a global strategy?

3-what are the challenges of crafting global strategies?

4-Compare global strategies vs. regional strategies

5-how multinational build competitive advantages by operating across multiple countries?

6-Provide examples of firms implementing successful global strategies

You are a new procurement manager with the largest supplier of home goods in the Northeast. The owner of the corporation is considering discontinuing the contract for the shipping of goods. He wants the corporation to invest in its own fleet of trucks for delivery. Consider the advantages and disadvantages of this possible change for the company.
•As the procurement manager, the owner has requested a report with an assessment of the company investing in its own delivery.
•Consider the conditions in which it would make sense for the corporation to invest and manage its own fleet of trucks, as well as the benefits of not investing.
•Prepare a report addressed to the owner with your assessment.