Week 11 Project

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Project: Scholar-Practitioner Project

This week, you submit your completed Scholar-Practitioner Project. Refer to the “Scholar-Practitioner Project (SPP) Guidelines” Document from your Learning Resources.

The project will consist of three elements:

  • Part 1A: Public Health Initiative Approval (Week 2)
  • Part 1B: Economic Analysis of the Initiative of Choice (Week 5)
  • Part 2: Financial Accounting Analysis (Week 9
  • Part 3: Alternative Funding Sources (Week 11)
    • See below for additional details on what to include in Part 3.

Part 3: Alternative Funding Sources

For this part of your Scholar-Practitioner Project you will evaluate funding sources for the public health initiative you selected in Week 2. Then, you will submit a mock grant proposal for an appropriate grant to supplement or allow expansion of your selected public health initiative.

The proposal should include:

  • The public health initiative’s purpose, background, goals, and objectives
  • A description of the funding sources you selected and explanation of why you selected it over others
  • Eligibility and selection criteria for the funding source
  • An explanation of the funds needed and how the funds may be used
  • The adjusted total 5-year budget you completed in week 9 (include all instructor recommendations)

Part 3 Assignment length: 5–7 pages

Scholar-Practitioner Project length: 15–17 pages total

Looking for help on GEO101 Lab

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Lab Exercise 1: The Scientific Process (20 points)

Section 1 – Scientific Method
Part 1. Please answer the following questions in your own words.

  1. Explain each of the basic steps of the scientific process.
  2. Describe the difference between a hypothesis and a theory?
  3. Define empirical data. Provide and describe an example of something about Earth that we know because of empirical data.
  4. You have observed that the sun rises in a different location at certain times of the year, and then back again. Describe a method of data collection that would help you define the range over the year for the sunrise on the horizon at your location.
  5. Using empirical data, argue with a climate denial argument that, “it hasn’t warmed since 1998.” (http://www.skepticalscience.com/global-warming-sto… (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. )
  6. Identify and describe one type of data collection that has an end, and one type of data collection that will always be ongoing.

Part 2. There has been very much in the news in recent years about increasing CO2 levels, and global warming. Using the Keeling Curve website (https://scripps.ucsd.edu/programs/keelingcurve/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. ), address the following.

  1. Explain briefly the history of the Keeling Curve.
  2. Explain how this is empirical data.
  3. Starting with the current week, and working back to 800,000 years ago, explain the trends seen in the data.
  4. How is the Keeling Curve an example of the scientific method?

Part 3. In your own field of study, identify and describe one way in which empirical data is collected and used.

Section 2 – Earthquakes, Geologic Structures, and Plate Tectonics
Part 1. Use your textbook and interactive lab lecture to answer the following questions about earthquake measurement.

  1. Use figure 6.20, page 184 in your textbook to help you fill in the blanks:
S-P, sec Magnitude Amplitude mm
4 5
8 4
5.5 100
2 20
  1. The Pacific plate is moving at an average of 5 cm per year, but this has changed over time. Use the following schematic to calculate the average rate of movement from Kilauea to:
    1. Midway
    2. Gardner
    3. Necker
    4. Oahu

*divide the number of km by number of millions of years, then multiply by 0.1 for conversion to cm/year

  1. Describe the difference between the Mercalli Scale and Richter Scale.
  2. How many times more ground shaking happens with a 6.0 earthquake over a 4.0 earthquake?
  3. How many times more energy is release with a 6.0 over a 4.0 earthquake?
  4. Describe the P waves, S waves, and surface waves.

Part 2. Use your textbook and interactive lab lecture to answer the following questions in your own words.

  1. In a compressional regime, would we find more normal or more reverse faults, and why.
  2. Would we find normal faults in a compressional regime or tensional regime, and why?
  3. Describe the differences between a normal fault and a reverse fault.
  4. Describe the differences between anticlines and synclines.
  5. Describe the difference in the rock unit age relationship between domes and basins.
  6. Describe a strike slip fault. Provide an example of one.
  7. Which of the structures discussed above are the result of brittle deformation?
  8. Which of the structures discussed above are the result of ductile deformation?
  9. Using the diagrams below, which of these are the result of ductile deformation?
  10. Which of these diagrams are brittle deformation?

Writing a paper 600 words or more

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The classroom scenario is written in APA format (See syllabus and APA Announcement). There is no set length to this paper but you will be awarded points depending on how thoroughly you address each requirement in the rubric. Papers are due no later than the due date but you may submit your paper at any time prior to that date for full credit. Submit your research in a Word.doc format. I will only accept the attachment if it is submitted through the course web site. Please do not use my SLCC email account. Follow the assignment rubric to satisfy all requirements.

Points Possible

Scenario Requirements

50

Address the problem, responding from the point of view of the teacher

50

Defend your response

50

Identify whether or not this situation could have been avoided altogether

50

Indicate how you can be prepared for similar situations, in the future

50

Correct APA format

250

Total Points

Scenario:

Jessie is a 7th grade student with autism and a student in your class. When a student in the hallway touches Jessie, he jumps straight up in the air two or three feet. Jessie then falls hard to the floor of the hallway without putting his hands out to brace his fall. After he falls, Jessie screams at the top of his lungs. These outbursts often last 20-30 minutes and happen EVERY time Jessie is accidentally touched, bumped, or brushed by someone. Jessie also repeatedly hits and scratches himself in the same area where he is touched, often drawing blood.

Jessie’s parents want him attending the local middle school so he can learn appropriate social skills. Jessie is academically on a second grade level and has no communicative language skills. Jessie’s older sister also attends the same middle school and their parents expect his sister to watch over her brother. She is called out of class, often, which is disruptive to her own education.

Lately, teachers have been complaining about the noise levels caused by Jessie’s disruptions. There are also some students who go out of their way to make sure they touch Jessie because they think his outbursts are funny.

As a member of Jessie’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) team, what suggestions would you have? Draw from the Individual’s with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) and the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), knowing you are not alone in addressing this situation.

Population Perspective Paper for Socila Welfare Course, sociology homework help

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Position Paper: Population Perspectives on Policy

Sometimes, during heated discussions and debates about social policy, the underlying reasons for the policy go unnoticed. Advocates and policymakers may become so committed to their perspectives and to winning the debates that they lose focus on the larger context surrounding an issue. The purpose of policy is to improve the lives and well-being of individuals and groups in our society. As you assume the role of a social work policymaker, consider the importance of keeping the needs and experiences of vulnerable populations at the forefront of your mind in your advocacy efforts. This can help to assure effective policy practice.

For this Assignment, select a profile of an individual who is representative of a population that is considered an “at-risk,” marginalized, or oppressed group. Finally, consider the impact of social policy from the perspective of the individual you selected.

Assignment (3–5 pages, APA format): Your paper should include:

  • A description of the individual you selected who is representative of a population that is considered to be an “at-risk,” marginalized, or oppressed group
  • An evaluation of the impact of policy from the perspective of the individual you selected

Write a well-constructed outline on Ida M. Tarbell using the information you collected during your website research.

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Online, Outline, Deadline!

Muckrakers were investigative journalists who exposed corruption in business or government, or examined serious societal issues. Several of the most well-known muckrakers worked for McClure’s Magazine, where they wrote exposés on large companies, meat slaughtering houses, and city governments. These prominent and influential reporters included Ida M. Tarbell, Lincoln Steffens, Upton Sinclair, and Ray Stannard Baker.

Now suppose that you, too, are an investigative journalist. Instead of choosing a business or government, you have been asked to write a piece on one of the muckrakers. Before you can actually flesh out your article you will have to submit an outline for editorial approval. Which muckraker will you investigate? And how much information will you be able to provide?

  1. Write a well-constructed outline on one muckraker using the information you collected during your website research. Keep the following points in mind as you write your outline:
  1. Include important biographical information about the individual’s life.
  2. Give specific examples of articles and books that were written by the individual. What businesses or government offices were targeted in the exposés?
  3. What reforms or changes took place as a result of the individual’s writings?

Answer:

Type your answer here.

Use the following websites for your information:

https://www.womenofthehall.org/inductee/ida-tarbel…

https://www.loc.gov/rr/news/topics/rockefeller.htm…


Ida M. Tarbell

One of the most amazing muckrakers was a woman named Ida M. Tarbell. Start with the quick facts at the Discover the Women of the Hall page on National Women’s Hall of Fame website at http://www.greatwomen.org/women.php?action=viewone&id=156 to find out Tarbell’s date of birth, date of death, and the work she did before her groundbreaking report on Standard Oil and John D. Rockefeller.

What did Ida Tarbell determine about practices at Standard Oil? And what was Ida Tarbell’s impact on journalism as a whole? PBS’s website has a page at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/rockefellers/peopleevents/p_tarbell.html with this information that you can in your outline.

Environmental Controversy – Resources and Pollution

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This week’s environmental controversy focuses on bottled water in terms of its health, safety, and financial issues. People disagree on whether government or private groups should be designated to promote healthier water. What is your position? Review the background information. Then using the references along with resources from your own research, write a 1-2 page response to the questions below. Remember to cite your sources using proper APA format.

Background Information

Critics of bottled water note that the products often contain dangerous bacteria and other contaminants. They argue that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) needs to better regulate the contents of bottled water. Others argue that media watchdog groups and competition within the private sector, rather than more regulations, are the best solutions for improving the quality of bottled water.

References References

Use these references to help answer the questions that follow. You may want to also search the Internet for additional resources.

Bottled water: More than just a story about sales growth; Stringent federal, state and industry standards help ensure safety, quality and good taste. (2007, April 9). PR Newswire. Retrieved October 8, 2009, from ProQuest Newsstand. (Document ID: 1251895191).
Link to article
Lisa Turner. (2001, December). Toxins on tap? Better Nutrition, 63(12), 48-50. Retrieved October 8, 2009, from Research Library. (Document ID: 90062665).
Link to article
Brown, J. (2008, May). Water pressure. Vegetarian Times,(358), 29-31,6. Retrieved October 8, 2009, from Research Library. (Document ID: 1466274691).
Link to article
Krogstad, A. (2009, January). Purifying the business of selling water. E : the Environmental Magazine, 20(1), 10-11. Retrieved October 8, 2009, from Research Library. (Document ID: 1626604811).
Link to article
Knopper, M. (2008, May). Bottled water backlash. E : the Environmental Magazine, 19(3), 36-39. Retrieved October 8, 2009, from Research Library. (Document ID: 1475949361).
Link to article

Questions

Based on what you have read, do you believe that pollution standards should be established for bottled water? What arguments most influenced your decision? How would you explain your position to someone who disagrees with you?

read this concise philosophical statement from John Dewey, writing homework help

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First question for first artical :

As you read this concise philosophical statement from John Dewey –
consider if you can generate a strong expression of his Educational
Philosophy – Identify key quotes that answer our five questions.

Who Is the Educated Person?

What Is Worth Knowing?

What Is Learning?

What Is Good Teaching?

What Is the Role of the School in Society?

Also critique Mr. Dewey – where does he need more explanation? How
would you suggest he was wrong, or incompatible with todays educational
milieu?

Second artical question is : Jim Garrison (of Erotetic Teaching fame) lis a Dewey scholar. Here are his views on Dewey in todays Education.

Understanding and coping with change

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Understanding and Coping with Change

Change is everywhere, yet very few people seem to embrace the concept. We are, for the most part, creatures of habit and follow daily routines. When a change occurs, our activities and thought patterns are disrupted.

Write a four- to five-page APA formatted paper (excluding the title and reference pages), using a minimum of three scholarly sources in addition to the textbook, analyzing the internal and external factors contributing to an individual’s resistance to change.

Describe a situation where you or someone you know was resistant to change as identified in one of following areas:

  1. Self-interest
  2. Lack of understanding
  3. Lack of trust in management
  4. Differing assessments of the need for change
  5. Low tolerance for change

Explain whether the resistance to change was caused by an internal or external factor. Using Kotter’s theory for change, provide a plan for overcoming that resistance. What will be done and how will you know that the plan has worked?

Here are the following things you should note about this assignment.

  1. The assignment is 4-5 pages, please make sure you have the full page not a ½ page or ¼ page, it is not considered a full page.
  2. You need a min. of 4 (3 plus text) references to meet proficient. You will need more than 4 to meet distinguish. Please make sure your reference are credible sources, no Wikipedia or anything ending in “pedia” and stay away from dictionaries as well.
  3. The assignment itself: you need to describe a situation (real example and you only need 1, change names if necessary) where you or someone was resistant to change. Identify what the resistance was using one of the 5 area lists above. You do not need to describe all 5 areas. Choose 1 (note it says one in the description) but if you find that more than 1 fits your example, feel free to incorporate it into your paper.

Note: in the past students try to give an example for each of the 5 areas. The assignment does not ask you to give an example of all 5 areas. It says to choose 1 area so you give 1 example to be used throughout the entire paper. Please note your example is the base of your paper and should be used throughout and the elements of the assignment should be applied to the example.

  1. Using your example, explain whether the resistance was caused by an internal or external factor. You need to explain the factor that causes the resistance. For example, an internal reason could be caused by a shift in leadership. The external factor could be economic change. Support your reasons but state whether it is internal or external. You may find that both factors contributed to the resistance, feel free to give both factors.
  2. The last portion states using Kotter’s theory provide a plan to overcome the resistance that you noted in your example. That means you must take Kotter’s theory (no other change management theories should be used, use Kotter) and develop a step by step plan. To phrase it another way, you want to explain Kotter theory and apply each step to your example to develop a plan. What will be done and explain how you know the plan has worked. This last piece is the piece that many forget. Please make sure you address how you know the plan has worked. What can you do to ensure the plan you developed has worked or is working to overcome the resistance?

I understand some students may be going through an actual example now or recently went through a situation in their workplace, which is great, you can use it. What some forget to do is do what the assignment is asking you to do. Some student’s give what the organization did but what the organization did may not match the elements of the assignment. For example, your organization may not have used Kotter’s theory but something else. I do not want the something else, I want to see you use Kotter’s theory to develop a plan. I will be grading you on what you developed based on Kotter theory and not what your organization decided to use. You will lose points if you do not include the elements of the assignment so make sure you use the example but apply the assignment elements.

Help w/ powerpoint and letter

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The purpose of this assignment is to analyze the effect of domestic and international regulatory agencies and court systems on business transactions and dispute resolution.

Read the following scenario:

You are the CEO of Bonner, a U.S.-based farm equipment corporation. Bonner recently announced the release of an innovative new tractor with technology based on a patented invention developed by Bonner’s engineers. Bonner’s vice president, who is aware of the upcoming product offering, bought 100,000 shares of Bonner stock prior to the announcement. You found out about the vice president’s stock purchase on the day of the announcement.

One week after the announcement, Bonner received a letter from a German farm equipment corporation, accusing Bonner of patent infringement based on the new tractor’s technology.

Bonner’s board of directors asked you to assess the vice president’s liability for the stock purchase and the company’s options for resolving the German corporation’s patent infringement claim.

Prepare an infographic for the board (e.g., Piktochart®, Publisher, Glogster®, Microsoft® PowerPoint®, etc.) in which you discuss the following:

  • Compare the resolution of the patent dispute in a U.S. court with the resolution of the dispute using the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) dispute resolution program. Search the internet to review WIPO’s dispute resolution program. (Information about WIPO’s dispute resolution program may be located on their website by searching the Internet for WIPO).
  • Assess the liability of Bonner’s vice president for purchasing the corporation’s stock prior to the announcement of the new tractor.
  • Assess whether Bonner has any legal or ethical duties to disclose the stock purchase, and if so, to whom?
  • Discuss risk management procedures Bonner can adopt to avoid or reduce situations like these from happening in the future.

Create a 350- to 525-word letter in response to the German farm equipment company in which you:

  • Explain why Bonner is the owner of the invention
  • Discuss the intellectual property rights owned by Bonner in the invention
  • Suggest a method of dispute resolution (e.g., arbitration, mediation, litigation, WIPO dispute resolution), why that method would be desirable for resolving the dispute, and how and where the dispute resolution should be held (United States, foreign country, online, etc.).

Cite a minimum of two references.

Format your assignment according to APA guidelines.

Inferential Statistics and Analytics – Confidence Intervals

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Instructions

Scenario (information repeated for deliverable 01, 03, and 04)

A major client of your company is interested in the salary distributions of jobs in the state of Minnesota that range from $30,000 to $200,000 per year. As a Business Analyst, your boss asks you to research and analyze the salary distributions. You are given a spreadsheet (see attached) that contains the following information:

  • A listing of the jobs by title
  • The salary (in dollars) for each job

You have previously explained some of the basic statistics to your client already, and he really liked your work. Now he wants you to analyze the confidence intervals.

Background information on the Data

The data set in the spreadsheet consists of 364 records that you will be analyzing from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data set contains a listing of several jobs titles with yearly salaries ranging from approximately $30,000 to $200,000 for the state of Minnesota.

What to Submit

Your boss wants you to submit the spreadsheet with the completed calculations. Your research and analysis should be present within the answers provided on the worksheet. (see attached)