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Participation in professional activities also involves acquiring new ways of thinking and communicating, and often, new conceptions of self and identity.Discuss.

Disciplinary Literacy Research

WRA 150 Writing: The Evolution of American Thought
Fall 2014 – Literacy, Identity, Society
Michigan State University

We begin this semester by considering the various meanings of ‘literacy,’ thinking about what we know, of what it means to know what we know, and of how we know and use what we know. Our readings have included an examination of learning and literacy both as ideas and in context with cultural values. We read and wrote about these concepts, looking for ways in which human ideas and understandings of self and self-definition have grown and developed over time, both within individual lives in a narrative essay and in greater societal trends by considering learning and social values though an object analysis. We are seeing that at least part of the ways that we define self are culturally connected and expressed, and we’ve looked a bit at the continual development of these basic ideas and ideals. In addition, through our course materials, we have explored what it means to gain skills and abilities, and how we change as what we learn changes us and our perceptions.

Participation in professional activities also involves acquiring new ways of thinking and communicating, and often, new conceptions of self and identity. To say, “I am a doctor” or “I am an engineer” can mean much more than to simply state what you do to earn a paycheck—these statements also mean, in some sense, that not only do you identify with a professional identity, you also operate within it—that is, you ‘are’ an engineer, but you also ‘do engineering.’

Much like the nature of changing literacies we have already studied, in every discipline of study or work, the nature of learning, communication, and even literacy itself is different. That is, each discipline you might study and each career field you may enter has its own ideas of literacy—its own ways of presenting and analyzing information, its own ways of building knowledge, its own ways of presenting knowledge in written forms. What counts as knowledge and knowing, what rhetorical traditions are used, and what sort of written products are produced within each field vary widely and wildly. Upon entering college (or a profession), you may have no idea what your field’s particular methods and traditions might be, no clue of what it means to become a participating member of that field, no sense of how to ‘do engineering.’ So, now that you know something of how literacy and cultural analysis work in general, we’ll begin to explore how they work in the world of a specific professional field.

Project 3 will focus on building your own understanding of how literacy (again, broadly taken as reading, writing, and production/use of information) is created and operates within a discipline (or profession) of interest to you. By synthesizing information which already exists about your discipline of choice and your insights, (research!) you will also develop experience with research writing in an academic context. The essence of research is to learn. It can seem natural to approach research from a dispiriting angle: “What do I need to do to complete the assignment?” rather than the productive “What do I want to discover?” but virtually all actual, ‘real-world’ research derives from the latter question, no matter the field.

What can you learn about the literacy of your discipline?
I don’t know. Why don’t you tell me?

THE PROJECT:

In this project, ask yourself that question: what can you learn about how literacy works in your specific field?

First, decide on a field. Then, collect informative materials. Research your discipline and how literacies work within it. Last, write a source-based essay which combines and presents what you’ve discovered. Your aim will be to share your discoveries with a specific audience—other freshmen who might be interested in that same field. You will learn through your research, and your

Write a book review of “The Better Angels of Our Nature”,by Steven Pinker and how he about humans becoming less violent.

In this book, “The Better Angels of Our Nature”, Harvard professor Steven Pinker argues
that humans are becoming less violent. For this assignment, you will read Chapters 5 and 6 of Pinker’s book(Please note, you are not being asked to read the entire book, and so your book review should be a focused assessment of the chapters assigned. ), and write a review that:
• summarizes the arguments Pinker is making in these chapters
• considers how these arguments relate to prospects for peace and conflict
moving into the 21st century
• critically evaluates and responds to these arguments, using course materials
and your own understandings of peace and conflict

Explain the impacts of terrorist activities to the economy.

Terrorist Attacks
There have been terrorist activities in history that have incorporated the employment of chemical weapons or biological weapons in their attacks. This essay will discuss two dates of terrorist activities that took place in the nation of America and one date in which the terrorist activities took place in Iraq. As well, there will be the discussion on details of the plot, the motive and the reasons as to why the attacks took place, and also the impact that the attacks had on the economy of the nations in which the attacks took place.
On the 15th of April in the year 2013, there were multiple bombings that did take place near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. In the afternoon on that day, there were two bombs that went off as the runners were about to finish their race. When that explosion occurred, there were three people who lost their lives as a result of the bombing while over two hundred people were badly injured (Infoplease.com, 2015). About three days later after that incident, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released some photos as well as a video of two prime suspects of the bombing. The FBI was hoping that the members of the public would help in the identification of the suspects after they released the photos and the video. Just after a couple of hours after the images were released by the FBI, the two prime suspects were caught on camera robbing a gas station in Central Square. After robbing, the suspects went ahead to shoot and kill a police officer in his car. After that, the two suspects carjacked a car and revealed that they were responsible for the explosions that went off at the marathon. The police officers pursued the vehicle and during the shootout, one officer was shot dead and as well one of the suspects was killed. The other suspect was able to escape and he remained at large for a couple of hours. This caused a massive lockdown for the entire state of Boston. The manhunt came to a close when the suspect was found alive. , this was not a chemical or biological attack!
There was another attack in America on the 24th of January in the year 1975. The bomb exploded in the New York City. During the explosion, there were over fifty people who were injured and at least four people died as a result of the explosion (Daily Kos, 2015). The group that was behind this massive attack was the nationalist group of Puerto Rico. The group did claim responsibility for the act and the authorities were also able to connect thirteen other bombings to the same group. , this was not a chemical or biological attack!

In Iraq, there were at least fifty people who were killed and many were wounded in a bombing on Baghdad, the capital of Iraq (The Independent, 2014). Isis is an Islamist group and is known to be in control of cities and towns that surround Baghdad. The group declared that it was behind the fatal attack. , this was not a chemical or biological attack!
As a result of these attacks, there were some lessons that were learnt as well as the implementation of some policies. The lesson learnt from these attacks was that the countries are quite vulnerable to the terrorist attacks and therefore some security policies were implemented in America in a bid to prevent such attacks from happening in the future. The financial costs were quite high as the intelligence service required a more advanced prowess which did cost much.

Apply professional formatting to the effective usage of Microsoft PowerPoint presentations.

Objective 4: Apply professional formatting to the Microsoft PowerPoint presentation.
Just as you wrote the “clean” paper and then applied APA formatting, you have the same situation for PowerPoint in that you will now apply professional formatting. The “clean” presentation is completed, so you just need to add the professional touches to provide an engaging and balanced presentation.

Discuss the differences between an affirmative action goal and a quota.

Type of service:	Writing from scratch
Work type:	Answer Question
Deadline:	21 Mar, 08:21 PM (-58d 2h)

Academic level:	High school
Subject or discipline:	Leadership Studies
Title:	Writer’s choice
Number of sources:	2
Provide digital sources used:	No

Paper format:	MLA
# of pages:	3
Spacing:	Double spaced
# of words:	825
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Paper details:	You are to answer 4 of the following 9 questions with responses of at least 200 words. Although APA formatting is NOT required, please ensure you put your name at the top of your answer sheet. Make sure that you provide the rule of law raised by the issue in each question, apply the elements of the law to the facts in the scenario, and conclude with an answer to the question asked. 1. Jenner began working for Encyclopedia Britannica as a part-times sales representative in 1983. Her position required selling Encyclopedia Britannica’s educational products. Until 1995, she worked as a part-times sales representative and then a district manager for Encyclopedia Britannica. In 1995, Encyclopedia Britannica decided to separate the parent division from the school and library division and reorganize its sales force by “outsourcing:” contracting with individual “regional directors” who would in turn contract with individual sales representatives. The same people who had worked for Encyclopedia Britannica under the previous arrangement filled many of the positions under the new structure, in which branch managers became separately incorporated regional directors and district managers while sales representatives took positions with the newly formed companies. Jenner signed a contract with Lee, a former Encyclopedia Britannica branch manager who had formed her own corporation and gathered a sales force comprised largely of former Encyclopedia Britannica sales representatives. Jenner eventually became a territory coordinator, a position slightly above sales representative but still reporting to Lee. In 1998, Jenner was told that she was losing her territory and would no longer be selling Encyclopedia Britannica products. Jenner sued Encyclopedia Britannica, claiming that the loss of her territory was effectively a termination. Was her suit successful, i.e., was Jenner an employee or an independent contractor? Why? 2. During the interview Gale had with Leslie Accounting Firm, Gale was asked whether she had any children, whether she planned to have any more children, to what church she belonged and what her husband did for a living. Are these questions illegal? Why or why not? 3. An over-forty employee of the New York Transit Authority is denied a promotion to station supervisor after he refuses to submit to an electrocardiogram (EKG) as part of a physical. The NYTA required the physical, and therefore the EKG’s, for all supervisory position candidates who were under forty and who had problematic medical histories, as well all candidates over forty. The NYTA contended that the examination and test were necessary because of the physical demands of the position. It also argued that people over forty have an increased risk of heart disease, hence the EKG requirement. How would you determine whether this employee should be required to undergo the test? 4. Dave comes into the office and says to Sue: “Good morning! You look great today! Oops, I’d better not say that. That’s sexual harassment.” Is Dave correct? Explain. 5. At the end of all her written communications, an employee writes, “have a blessed day.” One of employer’s most important clients requests that employee not do so, and employer asks employee to stop. Employee refuses, saying it is a part of her religion. If employee sues the employer for religious discrimination, then is she likely to win? Why or why not? 6. Betsy was an employee in a bank’s Demand Services Department. She suffered from dysthymia, a form of depression, along with phobia and bouts of more intense depression. Over several years, she was absent from work on a relatively frequent basis. The employer discharged her after continuing absences following two periods of probation for absences from work. She was discharged the day after she had called in that she would be absent because of “depression again.” Should Betsy’s condition be considered a “disability?” If so, what, if any, accommodations could have been made for Betsy? Do you believe her discharge violates the ADA? 7. Answer two of the following questions: a. Can race or gender be the only factor in an employment decision? b. If race or gender can be the only factor in an employment decision, how long can it be a factor? c. What is the difference between an affirmative action goal and a quota, or is there one? d. What is the proper comparison to determine if there is an underrepresentation of women or minorities in the workplace? 8. Michael Jamison was a police officer with the City of Jamesville, Missouri Police Department. After working there for four years, he was appointed Jamesville’s Acting Chief of Police. One year later, Smith was appointed Mayor and Robinson succeeded Jamison as Permanent Chief of Police. Jamison and Smith did not have a good relationship; Smith instituted disciplinary proceedings against him and fired him on several occasions (but the Jamesville Board overturned the decisions each time). After Smith heard a rumor that Jamison was associating with a reputed drug dealer, she ordered that Jamison undergo urinalysis testing and told him that failure to comply would result in serious disciplinary actions. The Order requiring the testing stated that Smith understood this rumor to mean that Jamison was involved in “some type of illegal drug use and/or abuse.” Jamison complied with her order and all tests were found to be negative. However, Smith’s Order remained in Jamison’s personnel file. When he later left the Department and sought work elsewhere, Jamison was unable to find employment as a result of this Order in his file. Jamison filed suit claiming damages as a result of the City’s wrongful and vengeful testing program. Will he win? Why or why not? 9. Which of the following statements would be acceptable in a performance evaluation? Why or why not? ◾”Even though Jacquie was out on a few religious retreats, she exceeded June sales goals by 10%.” ◾”Although a new, young college graduate, Spiro was very capable in leading the sales meeting.” ◾”Despite time off for medical leaves, Renee

Paper details:

You are to answer 4 of the following 9 questions with responses of at least 200 words. Although APA formatting is NOT required, please ensure you put your name at the top of your answer sheet. Make sure that you provide the rule of law raised by the issue in each question, apply the elements of the law to the facts in the scenario, and conclude with an answer to the question asked.

1. Jenner began working for Encyclopedia Britannica as a part-times sales representative in 1983. Her position required selling Encyclopedia Britannica’s educational products. Until 1995, she worked as a part-times sales representative and then a district manager for Encyclopedia Britannica. In 1995, Encyclopedia Britannica decided to separate the parent division from the school and library division and reorganize its sales force by “outsourcing:” contracting with individual “regional directors” who would in turn contract with individual sales representatives. The same people who had worked for Encyclopedia Britannica under the previous arrangement filled many of the positions under the new structure, in which branch managers became separately incorporated regional directors and district managers while sales representatives took positions with the newly formed companies.

Jenner signed a contract with Lee, a former Encyclopedia Britannica branch manager who had formed her own corporation and gathered a sales force comprised largely of former Encyclopedia Britannica sales representatives. Jenner eventually became a territory coordinator, a position slightly above sales representative but still reporting to Lee. In 1998, Jenner was told that she was losing her territory and would no longer be selling Encyclopedia Britannica products. Jenner sued Encyclopedia Britannica, claiming that the loss of her territory was effectively a termination. Was her suit successful, i.e., was Jenner an employee or an independent contractor? Why?

2. During the interview Gale had with Leslie Accounting Firm, Gale was asked whether she had any children, whether she planned to have any more children, to what church she belonged and what her husband did for a living. Are these questions illegal? Why or why not?

3. An over-forty employee of the New York Transit Authority is denied a promotion to station supervisor after he refuses to submit to an electrocardiogram (EKG) as part of a physical. The NYTA required the physical, and therefore the EKG’s, for all supervisory position candidates who were under forty and who had problematic medical histories, as well all candidates over forty. The NYTA contended that the examination and test were necessary because of the physical demands of the position. It also argued that people over forty have an increased risk of heart disease, hence the EKG requirement. How would you determine whether this employee should be required to undergo the test?

4. Dave comes into the office and says to Sue: “Good morning! You look great today! Oops, I’d better not say that. That’s sexual harassment.” Is Dave correct? Explain.

5. At the end of all her written communications, an employee writes, “have a blessed day.” One of employer’s most important clients requests that employee not do so, and employer asks employee to stop. Employee refuses, saying it is a part of her religion. If employee sues the employer for religious discrimination, then is she likely to win? Why or why not?

6. Betsy was an employee in a bank’s Demand Services Department. She suffered from dysthymia, a form of depression, along with phobia and bouts of more intense depression. Over several years, she was absent from work on a relatively frequent basis. The employer discharged her after continuing absences following two periods of probation for absences from work. She was discharged the day after she had called in that she would be absent because of “depression again.” Should Betsy’s condition be considered a “disability?” If so, what, if any, accommodations could have been made for Betsy? Do you believe her discharge violates the ADA?

7. Answer two of the following questions:

a. Can race or gender be the only factor in an employment decision?

b. If race or gender can be the only factor in an employment decision, how long can it be a factor?

c. What is the difference between an affirmative action goal and a quota, or is there one?

d. What is the proper comparison to determine if there is an underrepresentation of women or minorities in the workplace?

8. Michael Jamison was a police officer with the City of Jamesville, Missouri Police Department. After working there for four years, he was appointed Jamesville’s Acting Chief of Police. One year later, Smith was appointed Mayor and Robinson succeeded Jamison as Permanent Chief of Police. Jamison and Smith did not have a good relationship; Smith instituted disciplinary proceedings against him and fired him on several occasions (but the Jamesville Board overturned the decisions each time). After Smith heard a rumor that Jamison was associating with a reputed drug dealer, she ordered that Jamison undergo urinalysis testing and told him that failure to comply would result in serious disciplinary actions. The Order requiring the testing stated that Smith understood this rumor to mean that Jamison was involved in “some type of illegal drug use and/or abuse.” Jamison complied with her order and all tests were found to be negative. However, Smith’s Order remained in Jamison’s personnel file. When he later left the Department and sought work elsewhere, Jamison was unable to find employment as a result of this Order in his file. Jamison filed suit claiming damages as a result of the City’s wrongful and vengeful testing program. Will he win? Why or why not?

9. Which of the following statements would be acceptable in a performance evaluation? Why or why not?
◾”Even though Jacquie was out on a few religious retreats, she exceeded June sales goals by 10%.”
◾”Although a new, young college graduate, Spiro was very capable in leading the sales meeting.”
◾”Despite time off for medical leaves, Renee

Write a summary and Reflection a Radio Broadcast Book”The Tibetan Yoga of Dreams and Sleep.” by TenzTenzin Wangyal Rinpochein.

Radio Broadcast Book: Summary and Reflection
Author: Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
Book Title: The Tibetan Yoga of Dreams and Sleep.

Write an essay based on SUNJATA and explain on the similarities among the myths as to characters, natural phenomena, individual objects, and supernatural occurrences in Sunjata.

You can complete EITHER SUNJATA OR POPUL VUH Writing Assignment. You need not do both.

Write an essay based on these prompts.

Note the similarities among the myths as to characters, natural phenomena, individual objects, and supernatural occurrences in Sunjata compared to two other myths studied in class. Construct a chart of important similarities and differences in the narratives and attach your chart to the essay. Remember to address each of these questions in your answer: What do the people in these cultures seem to believe about how they came to be? What qualities do they share as a people? What seems important to them? Why does the creator in these tales make people in the first place? Do the people have a reason to be there? If people want to be like their creators, what would a good person be like, and what would a bad person be like?

Compare and contrast the pros and cons of establishing a JV with a design firm in the United States and in Germany (or England) versus developing new innovative products on your own.

1. Generally speaking, what are the pros and cons of setting up joint ventures when trying to penetrate, distribute, and manufacture globally? Do you think you may go down this road for your new company? Why or why not?
2. Specifically in terms of design innovation, compare and contrast the pros and cons of establishing a JV with a design firm in the United States and in Germany (or England) versus developing new innovative products on your own.

Explain the Consumer laws which ensure the functioning of businesses within the constraints of laws.

Consumer laws ensure the functioning of businesses within the constraints of laws. Sale of Goods Act of 1979 ensures that the traders sell goods that belong to satisfactory quality. This law ensures an accurate description of the products. For example, if a cloth contains a label saying 100 percent cotton, according to the Sale of Goods Act of 1979, the product must use pure wool in the cloth and not mix other materials, such as silk. Another law is the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations of 2008. According to this law, organizations must treat the customers in a fair and honest way. Businesses must refrain from using dishonest sales promotions and aggressive tactics.

Discuss the obligations that all businesses owe to the communities in which they carry out their operations.

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Raw 7 Card List
The following is a list and description of the most important words or concepts that Donaldson and Dunfee use in their article.
Social Contract
As applied in business ethics, a social contract is an agreement that a business has with every other individual within a society. It includes the obligations that all businesses owe to the communities in which they carry out their operations.
Macro-social contract
A macro-social contract is a social contract in which a business owes its obligations, such as corporate social responsibility to the world in which it operates as a whole.
Bounded Moral Rationality
This concept is a phenomenon that derives from the acknowledgement that human cognition is subject to serious physical and psychological limits. Bounded moral rationality is viewed in the light of the common difficulty involved in using ethical theories that are in existence to resolve ethical dilemmas that prove to be difficult. According to Donaldson