Topic-Selection-Posting

This is a two-part assignment, with two different due dates.

1. Topic Selection Posting (5 points)

200 words minimum

Begin a new thread with two possible topics you are considering working with all semester. Discuss the pros and cons of each, exploring how and/or why they might work with the major course projects.

2. Topic Selection Comment (5 points)

– This two topics or similar :

* electric cars and fuel cars.

* sustainability and green energy

How-can-algebra-help-us-to-understand-a-probability-question-math-homework-help

How can Algebra help us to understand a probability question? Please provide an explanation and examples for your answer using MLA guidelines.

Article-writing

Describe a few values and attitudes within your organization (or an organization you researched). What impact do these different values/attitudes have on the organization?

Managing-an-IT-Infrastructure-Audit-

Imagine you are an Information Security Manager for a large national retailer. You have been hired to be directly responsible for the planning and oversight of IT audits. At the request of the Board of Directors, the CEO has tasked you with developing a plan for conducting regular audits of the IT infrastructure. The planning and management aspects of IT audit are critical to the overall success of the audit, and as a result, the overall success of the systems implemented within the organization. You must develop a policy for conducting IT audits and develop a project plan for conducting two week IT audits.

In addition to the typical networking and Internetworking infrastructure of a medium-sized organization, the organization has the following characteristics:

  • They have a main office and 268 stores in the U.S.
  • They utilize a cloud computing environment for storage and applications.
  • Their IT infrastructure includes Cisco workgroup and core switches, Cisco routers, Cisco firewalls and intrusion prevention systems, and servers running Microsoft Windows Server 2012.
  • They have over 1000 desktops and approximately 500 organization-owned laptops in the main headquarters.
  • They allow employees to bring their own devices into the organization; however, they are subject to being searched upon entry and exit from the building.
  • They enable remote access to corporate information assets for employees and limited access to extranet resources for contractors and other business partners.
  • They enable wireless access at the main office and the stores.
  • They process an average of 67.2 credit card transactions per hour every day at each location and via their corporate Website.

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:

1. Develop an Internal IT Audit Policy, which includes at a minimum:

a. Overview
b. Scope
c. Goals and objectives
d. Compliance with applicable laws and regulations
e. Management oversight and responsibility
f. Areas covered in the IT audits
g. Frequency of the audits
h. Use at least two (2) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.

Wireless-Security-Information-Security-

After watching the video, Wireless Security – Information Security Lesson #8 of 12, discuss at least two wireless security concepts you learned from or found interesting in the video.

Watch VideoWireless Security – Information Security Lesson #8 of 12

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Dr. Soper discusses security for wireless networks. Topics covered include wireless network concepts, wireless communication, the 802.11 protocol suite, …

Intervention-Proposal

PSY 610 WEEK 6 FINAL ASSIGNMENT

Invervention Proposal

In Week Three, you created a literature review around the scenario that you selected in Week One. For the Week Six assignment, you will create an intervention proposal that contains a professional recommendation for the chosen case study. The Intervention Proposal should incorporate any feedback that the instructor provided in the Week Four Literature Review or Week Two Annotated Bibliography assignments.

In a 10- to 12-page paper (not including the title page or references page) the student will:

  • Briefly restate the problem from the chosen case study.
  • Compose a thesis statement that contains the student’s professional recommendation. The thesis statement should be located near the end of the second paragraph of the report.
  • Explain the relevant theories and empirical studies that have led to the student’s professional recommendation. The explanation must include evaluations of seven to eight, peer-reviewed articles from the Annotated Bibliography that was created in Week Two. At least one of these articles must be about a specific empirical study. In addition, the explanation must:
    • Evaluate each article (comparing and contrasting them with the other articles) and answer the following questions:
      • What was the researchers’ research question?
      • What was their hypothesis?
      • How many participants did they have?
      • Was the research design method appropriate for that particular hypothesis? Was it valid?
      • Did their findings support the hypothesis?
      • What are the implications?
      • What are the limitations?
    • Discuss the opposing sides to the student’s recommendation and explain:
      • Why it is relevant.
      • Why it should be considered.
      • Why it should be discounted for this recommendation.
    • Discuss any limitations or gaps in existing research.
  • Restate the professional recommendation in one to two concluding paragraphs.

The paper must include a title page and references page, and it must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..

Organization tip: It is best to start with the least related and most broad article and move toward the most relevant. It can be helpful to think of the organization for this report as a funnel: The articles evaluated should get more and more specific and narrow in breadth throughout the report.

Language Note: This report is being written for an audience that is not familiar with the theories and material that are discussed. This means that the paper needs to be accessible to all individuals. All technical terms, acronyms, and theories should be explained and jargon should be avoided.

The Intervention Proposal

  • Must be 10 to 12 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a separate title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must use at seven to eight peer-reviewed sources that were all written within the past ten years, in addition to any seminal works that should be included.
  • Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

PSY610.W6A1.10.2014

Description:

Total Possible Score: 30.00

Includes an Introductory Paragraph That Restates the Problem From the Chosen Case Study

Total: 1.00

Distinguished – Paper is logically organized with a well-written introduction that explains and restates the problem from the chosen case study.

Proficient -Paper is logically organized with an introduction that explains and restates the problem from the chosen case study. Minor details may be missing.

Basic – Paper is organized with an introduction that restates the problem from the chosen case study. The introduction requires improvement.

Below Expectations – Paper is loosely organized with an introduction that restates the problem from the chosen case study. The introduction requires much improvement.

Non-Performance -The introduction is either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Composes a Thesis Statement at the End of the Introduction That Contains the Professional Recommendation

Total: 1.00

Distinguished – Thesis statement/professional opinion is stated clearly in the paper introduction. Professional recommendation is feasible and logically follows the problem presented in the case scenario.

Proficient – Thesis statement/professional opinion is stated clearly in the paper introduction. Professional recommendation is mostly feasible. Relevant details may be missing.

Basic – Thesis statement/professional recommendation is included in the paper introduction. The thesis statement requires improvement.

Below Expectations – Thesis statement/professional recommendation is not clearly stated and/or the recommendation may not be feasible.

Non-Performance – The thesis/professional recommendation is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Explains the Relevant Theories and Empirical Studies That Have Led to the Professional Recommendation

Total: 5.00

Distinguished – Provides a clear and comprehensive explanation of the theories and/or studies that support the professional opinion/recommendation.

Proficient – Provides an explanation of the theories and/or studies that support the professional opinion/recommendation. Minor details may be missing.

Basic – Provides an adequate explanation of the theories and/or studies that support the professional opinion/recommendation. Many relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations – Offers a limited explanation of the theories and/or studies that support the professional opinion/recommendation. This portion of the paper is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance – The explanation of the theories and studies that led to the professional recommendation is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Evaluates Each Article and Answers the Assignment Questions

Total: 5.00

Distinguished – Comprehensively evaluates each article. Thoroughly addresses each assignment question. No direct quotations from the source are used.

Proficient – Evaluates each article and addresses each assignment question. No direct quotations from the source are used. Minor details may be missing.

Basic -Evaluates the main points of each article. Addresses most of the assignment questions. No direct quotations from the source are used. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations – Attempts to evaluate each article; however, verbatim wording from the source is used instead of an original paraphrase and/or significant details are missing.

Non-Performance – The article evaluations are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Discusses the Opposing Sides to the Professional Recommendation Including Why It Is Relevant, Why It Should Be Considered, and Why It Should Be Discounted for This Recommendation

Total: 5.00

Distinguished – Provides a thorough and complete discussion of the literature that opposes the thesis statement/professional recommendation.

Proficient – Discusses the literature that opposes the thesis statement/professional recommendation. Minor details may be missing.

Basic – Discusses the literature that opposes the thesis statement/professional recommendation. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations -Attempts to discuss the literature that opposes the thesis statement/professional recommendation; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance – A discussion of the opposing side to the professional recommendation is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Discusses Any Limitations or Gaps in Existing Research

Total: 5.00

Distinguished – Provides a thorough discussion of the limitations and/or gaps in the existing literature. Explains why the gaps/limitations may exist and discusses their significance.

Proficient – Discusses limitations and/or gaps in the existing literature. Explains why the gaps/limitations may exist and discusses their significance. Relevant details may be missing.

Basic – Partially discusses limitations and/or gaps in the existing literature. Minimally explains why the gaps/limitations may exist and discusses their significance. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations – Attempts to discuss limitations and/or gaps in the existing literature. Minimally explains why the gaps/limitations may exist and discusses their significance; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance – The discussion of the gaps/limitations in the scholarly literature is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Restates Professional Recommendation a Concluding Paragraph

Total: 3.00

Distinguished – Restates professional recommendation clearly. Includes a concise concluding paragraph that ties together the evidence in the paper that supports the overall professional opinion.

Proficient – Restates professional recommendation in a concluding paragraph. Connection is made to the evidence in the paper that supports the overall professional opinion. Minor details may be missing.

Basic – Restates professional recommendation in a concluding paragraph. The concluding paragraph lacks depth and clarity. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations – Attempts to restate professional recommendation in a concluding paragraph. The concluding paragraph lacks depth and clarity. Significant details are be missing.

Non-Performance – The concluding paragraph is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Critical Thinking: Explanation of Issues

Total: 1.00

Distinguished – Clearly and comprehensively explains the issue to be considered, delivering all relevant information necessary for a full understanding.

Proficient – Clearly explains the issue to be considered, delivering enough relevant information for an adequate understanding.

Basic – Briefly explains the issue to be considered, delivering minimal information for a basic understanding.

Below Expectations – Briefly explains the issue to be considered, but may not deliver additional information necessary for a basic understanding.

Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Written Communication: Content Development

Total: 1.00

Distinguished – Uses appropriate, pertinent, and persuasive content to discover and develop sophisticated ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.

Proficient – Uses appropriate and pertinent content to discover ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.

Basic – Uses appropriate and pertinent content but does not apply it toward discovering or developing ideas. Overall, content assists in shaping the written work.

Below Expectations – Uses content, though it may be unrelated or inappropriate to the topic. Content does not contribute toward the development of the written work and may distract the reader from its purpose.

Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Total: 1.00

Distinguished – Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.

Proficient – Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic – Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations – Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.

Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Written Communication: APA Formatting

Total: 0.75

Distinguished – Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.

Proficient – Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.

Basic – Exhibits limited knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements.

Below Expectations – Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.

Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Written Communication: Page Requirement

Total: 0.50

Distinguished – The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Proficient – The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Basic – The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Below Expectations – The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Written Communication: Resource Requirement

Total: 0.75

Distinguished – Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Proficient – Uses the required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Basic – Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.

Below Expectations – Uses an inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.

Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

HCS-335-Discuss-the-ethical-considerations-relating-to-surrogate-motherhood-and-contraception

Discuss the ethical considerations relating to surrogate motherhood and contraception. 100-150 words max

Discuss the difference between cardiac and brain-oriented death. 100-150 words max

***Please put each question on a there document

Foundations-of-Effective-Management

post needs to be at least 1-2 paragraphs and it needs to address each of the required items listed in the assignment instructions.

Find a current event piece (e.g., newspaper, online article, news report) that describes any recent changes in legislation for contraception or abortion in the United States.

  • In your post describe the change or potential change and its corresponding impact on women’s health.
  • Be sure to provide the link to the article in your post

Visit-a-museum-or-gallery-exhibition-or-attend-a-theater-or-musical-performance-before-the-end-of-Week-10-cultural-activity-report-history-homework-help

  1. Visit a museum or gallery exhibition or attend a theater or musical performance before the end of Week 10. The activity (museum or performance) should have content that fits our course well. Have fun doing this.
  2. Write a two to three (2-3) page report (500-750 words) that describes your experience.
    1. Clearly identify the event location, date attended, the attendees, and your initial reaction upon arriving at the event.
    • Provide specific information and a description of at least two (2) pieces (e.g., art, exhibits, music, etc.).
    • Provide a summary of the event and describe your overall reaction after attending the event.
    • Use at least the class text as a reference (additional sources are fine, not necessary unless required by your content). Your report should include connections you make between things observed in your activity and things learned in the course and text.
    • Visiting a Museum
      • It makes sense to approach a museum the way a seasoned traveler approaches visiting a city for the first time. Find out what there is available to see. In the museum, find out what sort of exhibitions are currently housed in the museum and start with the exhibits that interest you.
      • If there is a travelling exhibition, it’s always a good idea to see it while you have the chance. Then, if you have time, you can look at other things in the museum.
      • Every effort should be made ahead of time to identify a museum that has items and works one can easily connect to our HUM 111 class and book. Since HUM 111 covers from ancient times to the 1500s AD, it makes more sense to focus on items from that time frame. In general, museums with artistic cultural artifacts and fine arts work better than history museums.
      • Any questions about whether a museum-visit activity fits the course and assignment well enough will be decided by the instructor when the student seeks approval for the activity. Any alternative activity outside the normal ones listed here, such as for those limited by disability or distance, will be determined by the instructor. Generally, we do not expect students to travel over an hour to get to an approved activity.
      • Take notes as you go through the museum and accept any handouts or pamphlets that the museum staff gives you. While you should not quote anything from the printed material when you do your report, the handouts may help to refresh your memory later.
      • The quality of your experience is not measured by the amount of time you spend in the galleries or the number of works of art that you actually see. The most rewarding experiences can come from finding two (2) or three (3) pieces of art or exhibits which intrigue you and then considering those works in leisurely contemplation. Most museums even have benches where you can sit and study a particular piece.
      • If you are having a difficult time deciding which pieces to write about, ask yourself these questions: (1) If the museum you are visiting suddenly caught fire, which two (2) pieces of art or exhibits would you most want to see saved from the fire? (2) Why would you choose those two (2) particular pieces?

      Attending a Performance

      • Check your local colleges to see if there are any free or low-cost performances or student recitals. Student performances are generally of almost the same quality as professional performances, but typically cost much less. However, performances of high school level or lower will not meet this requirement.
      • A performance that is relevant to a HUM 111 course is more difficult to find than a performance that would be relevant to HUM 112 (which covers from 1600 to the present). However, our course does cover Shakespeare and Greek tragedy and drama, so any performances of those will work. Note: One can sometimes find music performances of music from the Renaissance or Reformation period, or even earlier.
      • Any questions about whether a performance activity fits the course and assignment well enough will be decided by the instructor when the student seeks approval for an activity. Any alternative activity outside the normal ones listed here, such as for those limited by disability or distance, will be determined by the instructor. Generally, we do not expect students to travel over an hour to get to an approved activity.
      • Unlike visiting a museum, where you can wear almost anything, people attending performances are often expected to “dress up” a bit.
      • Take a pen or pencil with you and accept the program you are offered by the usher; you will probably want to take notes on it during or after the performance.
      • Turn off your cell phone before entering the auditorium. Do not use your phone to record the music or to take pictures or videos. To play it safe, turn the phone off.
      • Most long musical performances have at least one (1) intermission. If the lights start blinking, it is a sign that the performance is about to begin.
      • Look for very specific things (such as a particular piece of music or the way certain instruments sounded at a specific time) which tend to stand out as either enjoyable or not enjoyable. Be sure to take notes of the things which you find enjoyable as well as the things which are not enjoyable.

      Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

      • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA style format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. (Note: Students can find APA style materials located in the course shell for reference).
      • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page length.

      The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

      • Explain the importance of situating a society’s cultural and artistic expressions within a historical context.
      • Examine the influences of intellectual, religious, political, and socio-economic forces on social, cultural, and artistic expressions
      • Use technology and information resources to research issues in the study of world cultures.
      • Write clearly and concisely about world cultures using proper writing mechanics.

Is-it-possible-to-get-intoxicated-other-than-drinking-alcohol-or-doing-drugs-assignment-help-

Is it possible to get intoxicated other than drinking alcohol or doing drugs? Please answer this question and provide examples. 200 words, MLA format and references.