SCI207-week-5-Americans-alone-produced-over-250-million-tons-of-garbage

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In 2012, Americans alone produced over 250 million tons of garbage. One large component of this waste consisted of oil based plastic bags, which are utilized excessively by grocers, restaurants, and stores nationwide. In order to reduce this source of waste, many countries are banning plastic bags or taxing customers for their use. For your main post his week, discuss at least two environmental problems caused by our extensive use of plastic bags. If you were in charge, what plan might you propose to reduce or eliminate their use? Discuss the economic impacts of implementing your plan versus the financial impacts of making no change in our current use.

Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Utilize at least two scholarly or reputable resources and your textbook to support your claims. Cite your sources in APA format. Quoted text should constitute no more than ten percent of your post

Lab:

Read “Lab 5: Weather and Climate ChangeView in a new window.” This lab will allow you to explore the water cycle through the creation of an ecosystem model. Additionally, you will observe how water moves throughout the environment and is affected by weather patterns. Then, you will utilize this information and your eScience lab kit to complete Demonstration 1 and Experiment 1 on the Week Five Lab Reporting FormView in a new window. Make sure to complete all of the following items before submission:

  1. Read through the introductory material.
  2. Perform Demonstration 1: Modeling the Water Cycle using your eScience lab manual and kit.
  3. Answer Post Lab Questions 1 through 4 in complete sentences on the Week Five Lab Reporting Form.
  4. Complete Experiment 1: Water Movement using your eScience lab manual and kit.
  5. Answer Post Lab Questions 1 through 5 in complete sentences on the Week Five Lab Reporting Form.
  1. FINAL LAB REPORT!!!
  2. You are required to write a complete laboratory report that covers the drinking water quality experiment from “Lab 2: Water Quality and ContaminationView in a new window,” using knowledge gained throughout the course. Use the instructor feedback on your Rough Draft from Week Three to guide your writing. Be sure to download the Final Lab Report TemplateView in a new window and utilize this form (not the Rough Draft template) to ensure proper formatting and inclusion of all required material. Additionally, view the Sample Final Lab ReportView in a new window before beginning this assignment, which will illustrate what a Final Lab Report should look like. You must use at least two scholarly sources, two other highly credible sources, and your lab manual to support your points. The report must be six to ten pages in length (excluding the title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style. For information regarding APA samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center, located within the Learning Resources tab on the left navigation toolbar, in your online course.
  3. The Final Lab Report must contain the following eight sections in this order:
    1. Title Page – This page must include the title of your report, your name, course name, instructor, and date submitted.
    2. Abstract – This section should provide a brief summary of the methods, results, and conclusions. It should allow the reader to see what was done, how it was done, and the results. It should not exceed 200 words and should be the last part written (although it should still appear right after the title page).
    3. Introduction – This section should include background information on water quality and an overview of why the experiment was conducted. It should first contain background information of similar studies previously conducted. This is accomplished by citing existing literature from similar experiments. Secondly, it should provide an objective or a reason why the experiment is being done. Why do we want to know the answer to the question we are asking? Finally, it should end the hypothesis from your Week Two experiment, and the reasoning behind your hypothesis. This hypothesis should not be adjusted to reflect the “right” answer. Simply place your previous hypothesis in the report here. You do not lose points for an inaccurate hypothesis; scientists often revise their hypotheses based on scientific evidence following the experiments.
    4. Materials and Methods – This section should provide a detailed description of the materials used in your experiment and how they were used. A step-by-step rundown of your experiment is necessary; however, it should be done in paragraph form, not in a list format. The description should be exact enough to allow for someone reading the report to replicate the experiment, however, it should be in your own words and not simply copied and pasted from the lab manual.
    5. Results – This section should include the data and observations from the experiment. All tables and graphs should be present in this section. In addition to the tables, you must describe the data in text; however, there should be no personal opinions or discussion outside of the results located within this area.
    6. Discussion – This section should interpret your data and provide conclusions. Discuss the meanings of your findings in this area. Was your hypothesis accepted or rejected, and how were you able to determine this? Did the results generate any future questions that might benefit from a new experiment? Were there any outside factors (i.e., temperature, contaminants, time of day) that affected your results? If so, how could you control for these in the future?
    7. Conclusions – This section should provide a brief summary of your work.
    8. References – List references used in APA format as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Competitive Strategy

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Competitive Strategy for: Hyatt Hotel.

The specific objective of the critical assignment due at the end of the term is to conduct a managerial examination of a company. Students will submit components of the final assignment along the way, throughout the term.

The fifth component of the critical assignment is for students to submit a two page preliminary examination of the chosen organization’s Competitive Strategy.

This preliminary examination of Competitive Strategy will build the section of the final paper, which is detailed here:

Using information from news articles, company websites, digital library searches, Canvas, Multi-touch textbook (Chapter 5), etc. identify the company’s competitive strategy.

Successful submission will be submitted in APA (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. writing standards, include citations and references, and serve as the foundation for the 5th part of the final paper.

Grading criteria:

40% course content synthesis

40% writing standards

20% originality and contribution

the-Deferred-Action-for-Childhood-Arrivals-DACA-Program

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President Trump recently suspended the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program.

For this assignment you will find TWO articles, one in favor of the program and one against, Please go through the library databases to find your articles. DO NOT USE THE INTERNET to find your sources. Your sources for these responses should come from academic sources.

In 300-400 words, please respond to the following:

1) What are the arguments made for and against this program?

2) Which side do you believe makes the stronger argument?

3) What is your position on DACA? Why?

In your response, you should be citing material DIRECTLY from your sources and citing appropriately. You must also include a works cited page (you are welcome to use more than the two required sources). Failure to do so will result in a loss of points on this, and all, assignments.

please follow the instructions carefully..

groups and motivation

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Introduction

You may belong to many groups, though you may not think of them as such. You may belong to family groups, work groups, social groups, recreational groups, or educational groups. Within each of these groups are subgroups, and even some of the subgroups have smaller subgroups within them. Consider the groups to which you belong. What was your motivation for joining these groups? Why do you continue to belong? What is your motivation for the roles you take within these groups?

Group belonging is a major focus of research within the field of psychology at large. Each subfield within psychology looks at different aspects of group belonging, but motivation is the central theme of much of the research. This week, you apply motivational theories to the explanation of group behavior and explore how group membership affects motivation.

Readings

  • Book Excerpt: Linville, P. W. (1998). The heterogeneity of homogeneity. In J. Darley, & J. Cooper, (Eds.) , Attribution and social interaction: The legacy of Edward E. Jones (pp. 423–487). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
    Retrieved from the Walden Library using the PsycBOOKS database.
  • Article: Amiot, C. E., & Sansfaçon, S. (2011). Motivations to identify with social groups: a look at their positive and negative consequences. Group Dynamics: Theory, Research, and Practice, 15(2), 105–127.
    Retrieved from the Walden Library using the PsycARTICLES database.
  • Article: Park, E. S., & Hinsz, V. B. (2006). “Strength and safety in numbers”: A theoretical perspective on group influences on approach and avoidance motivation. Motivation & Emotion, 30(2), 135–142.
    Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Academic Search Complete database.
  • Article: Taşdemir, N. (2011). The relationships between motivations of intergroup differentiation as a function of different dimensions of social identity. Review of General Psychology, 15(2), 125–137.
    Retrieved from the Walden Library using the PsycARTICLES database.
  • Article: van Knippenberg, D. (2000). Work motivation and performance: A social identity perspective. Applied Psychology: An International Review, 49(3), 357–371.
    Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Academic Search Complete database.

Discussion 1: Groups and Motivation

Think about your experience in a particular group to which you belong. You may be a leader, remain quiet, cause conflict, or follow others. Think about what motivates you to take the particular role you have and display the behavior that you do. How would you explain your role and behavior using motivational theory?.

To prepare for this Discussion, review the scenario below, paying particular attention to the behaviors displayed. Select one or more specific behaviors from the scenario and consider how they could be explained using motivational theory.

    Scenario:
    You and five other students have been assigned a group project in your educational psychology course. One of the students, Jane, has emailed everyone with suggestions on how to divide the group work. Steven has responded with his own ideas of dividing the work. Megan has responded that she will do whatever the group decides is best. The group finally decides to follow Jane’s suggestions and starts the project. Jeff’s part is late and he often does not respond to emails. Emily decides to write to the professor about how hard she is working and the lack of work by Jeff. Steven does not respond to emails but his work is always posted the day before the due date, and is well done. You end up putting the final project together because the rest of the group says they are too busy to do it.

Post by Day 3 an explanation of how one motivational theory explains one or more behaviors in the scenario. Then explain one limitation of using the theory you selected to explain the behaviors in the scenario.

Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.


Discussion 2: Group Membership and Motivation

Research has found that group membership has the potential to affect individual motivation in both positive and negative ways . For instance, if you worked in a stressful environment but identified with your colleagues and felt a sense of group belonging, that group membership might negate the effects of stress and motivate you to work harder. Conversely, there are group situations that may be demotivating to individuals within the group.

For this Discussion, further consider the potential impact of group membership on individuals. Use the Learning Resources and other current literature to come up with specific ways in which individual motivation may change when an individual becomes a member of a group.

Post by Day 4 an explanation of how group membership affects individual motivation. Describe two specific ways that individual motivation may change when an individual becomes a member of a group, and explain why. Support your response using one or more motivational theories.

Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.

Read a selection of your colleagues’ postings.

-Psychology-tests-What-Is-Reliability-

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What are the types of Reliability considered in the field of Psychology? Explain each briefly. When possible, provide samples. Cite references please.

Problem Solving

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Assignment 2: Problem Solving
Due Week 9 and worth 150 points

When faced with a problem, what do you do to solve it? This assignment asks you to apply a six-step to problem solving process to a specific problem scenario. You will write a paper that presents a synthesis of your ideas about solving the problem using this systematic approach. As Voltaire said, “No problem can withstand the assault of sustained thinking.”

Choose one (1) of the problem scenarios as a topic choice for your paper (Note: Your professor must approve your topic choice before you begin work on the assignment.)

Scenario 1: You have worked at your company for eleven (11) years. You have returned to college to earn a Bachelor’s degree in order to increase your chances for a promotion. You are nearly finished with your degree, when a supervisor’s position in a competing company becomes available in another state. The start date is in two (2) weeks, during your final exam period for your courses. The position offers a $15,000 per year salary increase, a car allowance, and relocation expenses. Your former supervisor works for the company and is recommending you for the position based on your outstanding job performance; if you want the job, it’s yours. All of the other supervisors at this level in the company have Master’s degrees, so you know that you would be expected to earn your Bachelor’s degree and continue on to a Master’s degree. Your present company offers tuition reimbursement, but the new company does not.

Scenario 2: Your child comes home from school with an assignment sheet for a school project. He / she is very excited about the project and begins work immediately, doing research on the Internet and gathering materials. You read over the assignment sheet and notice that your child is not including all of the required items in the project, and you have some ideas for how to improve the quality of the presentation. You recently read an article in a parenting magazine about the importance of a child developing responsibility for his/ her own learning. You recall the many ways in which your parents took over your school projects. You, on the other hand, want to encourage your child’s confidence in his / her ability to complete a project independently. The next day, you are at the grocery store when you see a parent of a student in your child’s class. That parent has spent over $30 in supplies for the science project and is taking a day off of work to put the pieces of the project together.

Scenario 3: You have two jobs—one during the week from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, and one on Saturday from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm. You are taking two classes—one that meets from 6:00 to 10:00 pm, and one class online. You have two kids—one who plays soccer, and one who is in band. You have two elderly parents who no longer drive. You have two siblings—one who lives two (2) miles away, and one who lives in another state. You have two (2) papers due in your classes the same week that one (1) of your children has a soccer tournament, and the other child has a band concert. You are coaching the soccer team, and you are in charge of fundraising for the band. You have a goal to complete your degree in two (2) years. Your doctor tells you that your blood pressure, your cholesterol, and your weight are too high and recommends several medications that cost you nearly $200 per month after your insurance co-pay.

Scenario 4: You are a sales representative for a company that encourages staff to log time in the field and away from the office. You are expected to begin and end your day at the office. You notice that each day when you arrive and return another co-worker is already there, and you wonder whether this person spends most of his / her time at the office. At your weekly sales meeting, you are informed of your co-workers’ outstanding sales performance. You suspect that this co-worker is spending more time flattering the boss instead of working leads in the field, and as a result is getting the best client referrals. Your own sales numbers have steadily decreased since this other sales representative was hired.

Scenario 5: Professor’s Choice – problem scenario presented by your professor.

Scenario 6: Student’s Choice – Problem scenario presented by you.

Review the six-step problem solving process outlined in the webtext, based on the article “The Problem Solving Process” located at http://www.gdrc.org/decision/problem-solve.html:

  • Step One: Define the problem
  • Step Two: Analyze the problem
  • Step Three: Generate options
  • Step Four: Evaluate options
  • Step Five: Make your decision
  • Step Six: Implement and reflect

Write a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you:
1. Define the problem in the scenario that you have chosen.
2. Analyze the problem in the scenario.
3. Generate options for solving the problem in the scenario.
4. Evaluate the options for solving the problem.
5. Decide on the best option for solving the problem.
6. Explain how you will implement the decision made and reflect on whether this option was the most effective.

The paper should follow guidelines for clear and organized writing:

  • Include an introductory paragraph and concluding paragraph.
  • Address main ideas in body paragraphs with a topic sentence and supporting sentences.
  • Adhere to standard rules of English grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and spelling.

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; citations and references must follow APA Style format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • 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 assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Recognize the hindrances to the decision-making process in order to apply problem-solving skills to a variety of situations.
  • Create written work utilizing the concepts of critical thinking.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in critical thinking skills and informal logic.

Click here to view the grading rubric..

TAF (Triage Assessment Form) Assessment

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For this Discussion, you will examine a case study of a mock client and determine the client care needs for this client.

To Prepare:

  • Review the case study of a mock client and The TAF Form
  • Complete The TAF Form for the mock client in the case study and select one scale for this Discussion

Post your scoring of the mock client in the case study and explain the rationale of what information you assessed to that scoring in order to defend your position.

I’ve uploaded the TAF Form and the case study of the mock client

Reading for this week, is optional you don’t necessarily need the book to complete the assignment

James, R. K., & Gilliland, B. E. (2017). Crisis intervention strategies (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.

  • Chapter 2, “Culturally Effective Helping in Crisis”
  • Chapter 3, “The Intervention and Assessment Models”
  • Chapter 7, “Posttraumatic Stress Disorder”

How-Culture-Affects-Innovation-discussion

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There’s two part to this:

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The discussion of how different countries’ governments are involved in the innovation process is a reflection of the culture of those countries. How do you believe the culture of the country in which your selected business is located and its view of innovation influence the organization’s climate for innovation? What should managers take into consideration when planning for innovation based on these factors? Minimum of 250 words

2.
When planning IT strategy to identify and develop enterprise information technology solutions to support business operations, leadership must focus on methods to ignite innovative thinking of employees. This is the “art of innovation”. Our lecture this week introduced two TedTalk Conference speakers with a focus on innovation. Our first conference speaker for this week, organizational psychologist, Adam Grant (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., states, “You need a lot of bad ideas in order to get a few good ones”. Our second conference speaker, strategist Knut Haanaes (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., emphasized the importance of balance between exploration and exploitation. Attend the two conference presentations, and summarize your key take away points. How does your chosen organization manage the “art of innovation” as presented by Adam Grant and Knut Haanaes? Provide examples when discussing your points. Share your recommendations for “embracing failure”. Minimum of 250 words

Admission essay

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I need transfer to an art college with a personal statement. You need to write why you want transfer to their school / why you think you are in right major/ what’s your future plan / what do you know about their school ect.. I need a person who had written it before and got a offer already. It’s really important to me, it decided if they can accept my application or not. It should within 2-3pages(700-900words) you can use either single space nor double space. My major is Merchandising & Marketing

Is your future career plan consistent with the type of talent you need to train in the programs

First, study the professional website you want to apply for.

The curriculum of the major , all the course names

The qualities required in the official website to read the profession. What kind of work is suitable for the professional after graduation in the official website

Step2

1. Combine the course settings you know and write about why you applied for the major and why you want to learn a particular course. Here to the course name

2.Why choose this school and study the positioning and talent training models and cases of the official website. Do not write a running account, write a real point, for example, do not write such a virtual environment with beautiful environment and diversity. According to the actual point on the official website , each school has its own difference .

3. How does your personal experience prove that you meet the student requirements they need, such as the research you have done, and the internship has improved your ability.

Force, the activities you participated in laid the foundation for your study of the profession. From the perspective of academic ability and attitude

4. Your future career planning should be based on the direction of the official website. Each major has its own student graduation profile. The grades you write match the talents they want. The higher the success rate.

Market-sales-potential-Answer-Marketing-Questions

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The requirements and Questions are in the attached file.

Please I want professional and plagiarism free work.

I will attached the pages from chapter 4 that required to answer the questions.