5-6 Pages movie critique on the movie “War Horse”

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War Horse – Movie Review and Critique Instructions

Students will review the film War Horse produced by Spielberg (2012) and write a 5-6-page critique (not including the title page and reference page).The paper will include a well-written summary of the movie story line, which includes the identification and discussion of the main characters.In addition, the student will identify a minimum of 3-4 important concepts from the movie (resiliency, suffering, trauma, etc.), and using a minimum of three scholarly sources (peer-reviewed journal articles, course texts, etc.) will discuss the concepts and integrate potential resiliency solutions and resources as well as biblical/spiritual principles (not simply quoting Bible verses) which address the concepts.

Using Sociological Theory to Understand Organizational Change

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Competency

This competency will allow you to demonstrate your ability to examine organizational changes that are due to technological changes and apply the sociological theory that would explain such change.

Instructions

You have recently started working for a local department store in the Operations Department. Upon settling into your new position, you come to realize that they have outdated business practices. As a department, you and your peers begin to discuss changes that your store could make to help the store become more profitable and more competitive in the marketplace. This leads to discussions about the evolution of business practices at larger corporations such as Apple, Microsoft, Kohl’s, etc. Partway through your discussion, your Director of Operations comes in and joins the conversation. He likes what he is hearing and starts to brainstorm out loud with the group how your store can get “more with the times.”

Knowing that every change within an organization is made for a specific reason, your director asks that you research some of the key theoretical perspectives that would explain how and why organizations change. Because of your sociological prowess from your days in school, you know that you can apply Conflict Theory and Symbolic Interaction Theory to the reasons for organization change, but your supervisor has asked for a minimum of three theories that would support change.

In addition to conducting research on theoretical perspectives for change, your supervisor would like you to put together some sort of visual representation that demonstrates how each of the theories explains organizational change, and then highlight the one that you think is most applicable to your store. You will be presenting your visual presentation to store management in an effort to provide them information so that they can determine the avenues of change that are most appropriate for your store. Because your supervisor sees the value in the changes to the organization, he has encouraged you to create a presentation that will grab the attention of the audience and that includes both pictorial and written information so that all the audience can easily envision the application of the change to your environment.

For this presentation you are to reflect and address the following information/questions:

  • Provide a brief definition of Conflict Theory.
  • Provide a brief definition of Symbolic Interaction.
  • What changes have been made in various aspects of society (work, school, shopping, etc.)? Explain them through the lens of Conflict Theory and Symbolic Interaction Theory.
  • How do Conflict Theory and Symbolic Interaction Theory explain or impact organizational change?
  • Identify at least one other sociological theory, and demonstrate how it applies to organizational change in our society.
  • Of the three identified theories (Conflict, Symbolic Interaction, and the theory of your choice), which theory do you believe best explains organizational changes in our society? Consider various aspects of the organizations that change i.e. technology, online, and face-to-face transactions, local versus global operations, etc.

Make sure the assignment includes the following:

APA format

Minimum of 4 pages

At least 2 sources

Thoroughly defines key theories with supporting research.

Thoroughly explains changes in society by applying theories with fully supported examples.

Thoroughly explains organizational changes by applying theories with fully supported examples.

Selects an additional theory with application to organizational change. Fully supported examples.

Selects preferred theory and fully supports through explanation and examples.

Scenario Essay

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Using the two scenarios below, apply the below 4 steps in a paper of 600-800 words per scenario.

Evaluate each argument, using the four-step process described on pp. 197-198, regarding soundness of reasoning (truth and validity).

Explain your assessment, and add alternative argumentation where necessary.

Format your assignment according to appropriate course level APA guidelines

References must be provided.


2 Scenarios

1) The credit card habit promotes careless spending, particularly among young people. Therefore, credit card companies should not be permitted to issue credit cards to anyone under age 21.

2) Drug dealing should not be a crime because it does not directly harm others or force them to harm themselves.




4 Step Process

1)State
your argument fully, as clearly as you can. Be sure to identify any hidden
premises and, if the argument is complex, to express all parts of it.

2) Examine each part of your argument for errors affecting truth.
(To be sure your examination is not perfunctory, play devil’s advocate and challenge the argument, asking pointed questions about it, taking nothing
for granted.) Note any instances of either/or thinking, avoiding the issue,
overgeneralizing, oversimplifying, double standard, shifting the burden of
proof, or irrational appeal. In addition, check to be sure that the argument
reflects the evidence found in your investigation and is relevant to the pro
and con arguments and scenarios you produced earlier.

3) Examine your argument for validity errors; that is, consider the
reasoning that links conclusions to premises. Determine whether your conclusion
is legitimate or illegitimate.

4) If you find one or more errors, revise your argument to
eliminate them. The changes you will have to make in your argument will depend
on the kinds of errors you find. Sometimes, only minor revision is called
for—the adding of a simple qualification, for example, or the substitution of a
rational appeal for an irrational one. Occasionally, however, the change
required is more dramatic. You may, for example, find your argument so flawed
that the only appropriate action is to abandon it altogether and embrace a
different argument. On those occasions, you may be tempted to pretend your argument is sound and hope no one will notice the errors.
Resist that hope. It is foolish as well as dishonest to invest time in refining
a view that you know is unsound.

Please answer the following questions below.

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Directions: Please answer the following questions below. . Refer to the Religion & Spirituality readings as you develop your responses: #44 (pp. 243-244), #45 (pp. 244-250), and #46 (pp. 250-255).

1a. List the faces of religious oppression. Provide one original example of one face of oppression at any level of the contextual dimension (NOTE: Be sure that you clearly indicate which level of the contextual dimension your example represents.)

2. How can the mindset of rightness and privilege manifest in the behavioral treatment of religious minorities?

3. What are the four ways in which religious oppression exists and is perpetuated in the United States? Who benefits from Christian privilege?

All the answers should be from the readings, PLEASE DO NOT USE ANY OTHER RESOURCE

This assignment is based on information provided.

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Week 3: Case Study: The Democrat and The Dictator

Franklin Roosevelt and Adolph Hitler both came to power in 1933. They found themselves in charge of nations still suffering from the consequences of World War 1 and the Great Depression. Unemployment in the US was nearly 25%, while nearly one-third of Germany’s workforce had been idled.

Americans and Germans had opted for new leadership in 1933 and were now looking to their new leaders for solutions, and perhaps a new vision of the future. Both FDR’s Inaugural address and Hitler’s first address as Chancellor of Germany have been analyzed for their similarities and differences. Now it’s our turn!

In a 2-3 page essay, do the following:

  1. Read both speeches and give an assessment of what these two leaders thought was the cause of the problems their countries faced. Provide quotes to support your view.
  2. Using quotes from both speeches, tell how each leader intended to deal with:
    1. Unemployment
    2. Banking, finance and in general, the economy
    3. Agriculture
    4. Foreign Policy
  3. Finally, in a concluding statement, tell where think these leaders find common ground in terms of their proposed solutions, and what you think their vision is with regard to the power of their position.

http://www.hitler.org/speeches/02-01-33.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

http://www.bartleby.com/124/pres49.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Please note that all of the information you need to complete the assignment can be found in the article at this web site. It is not necessary to do any further research. See the grading rubric in the Documents folder under Files for more information.

Don’t forget to submit your assignment to the Inbox below. DO NOT email it or attach a file to the Comments box.

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Criminal Justice Capstone Project Partial Draft Five

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Competencies Addressed in This Assignment

  • Competency 1: Apply an ethics-centered, evidence-based analysis to complex situations encountered by criminal justice practitioners.
  • Competency 6: Employ the professional communication skills expected of a criminal justice practitioner.

Assignment Description

In the prior units, you refined your topic and prepared drafts for four competencies. You should be making revisions to your final deliverable, due in Unit 10, based on the feedback you have received.

You will continue drafting in this unit, focusing on Competency 1. Throughout the units, you will continue to build out project content specific to each competency.

Instructions

In this unit, you will prepare your draft addressing the following based on your topic. Note: Use a library tool, such as RefWorks, to track your sources for the duration of your Criminal Justice Capstone Project.

Apply an ethics-centered, evidence-based analysis to complex situations encountered by criminal justice practitioners.

  1. Apply ethics-centered analysis to the program or policy (topic) in a criminal-justice-practitioner context.
  2. Apply evidence-based analysis to the program or policy (topic) evaluation in a criminal-justice-practitioner context to assess effectiveness.

Requirements

  • Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
  • APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting.
  • Number of References: 3–4 peer-reviewed references.
  • Length of paper: 4–5 typed double-spaced pages.
  • Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.

​Applying reliability and validity concepts

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Identify an employment practice or organizational research initiative of your choice that involves an assessment. Specifically state what construct would be measured by the assessment (you can come up with the construct on your own, just be sure it is realistic and practical for the practice or initiative you identified). For the assessment, discuss (a) what method you would use to estimate reliability and (b) two types of validity evidence you’d obtain.

Response parameters: In your response, be sure to explain the reliability estimation method and types of validity evidence, including what they are, why they are appropriate for your measure, and briefly describe how they are obtained (i.e., what procedures are involved).

Each initial post should be 250–350 words.

APA Format with references

Prochaska Model of Change- Eliza

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Understanding and Utilizing the Cycle of Change

  1. In about 1 page or 250 words, summarize the stages of the Prochaska Model of Change. Is this a linear model (please take the time to examine the model closely before addressing this aspect of the assignment)? If not, what is it and why?
  2. Think about your client in terms of the Prochaska Model of Change. You may interview your subject further if you wish. Tell what stage your client is in the Prochaska Model of Change. Explain more about his/her problems and situation. What are the clues that tell you the person is in that stage according to the Prochaska Model?
  3. What interventions will help your client most to move to the next stage in the model of change (be specific with your recommendations and base them on what you have learned as a result of the course reading materials).
  4. How is resistance affected when you are intervening and doing therapy from the Prochaska Model?

Now that you have this understanding, you can also apply what you have learned to improve your own success in achieving your behavior change goals.

Each paper should include:

  • A title page
  • The paper itself (the “discussion”)
  • Correct APA formatting for in text citations
  • A reference page
  • Use standard margins: 1″ on all sides.
  • Use standard 12-point Times New Roman Font.
  • Use standard double-spacing: 22 lines per page.
  • Use left-aligned text. Do not right-justify.

References:

Pomerantz, A. (2014). Clinical Psychology, 2nd Edition. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, Inc.

2 250 Word Replies Busi 750

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You will reply to one of your classmate’s thread. Minimum of 250 words in the body

Minimum of 2 sources from the literature in addition to course texts

Current APA format must be used.

Content must include:

  • Summary of the author’s Thread – no less than 125 words

What you agreed with, did not agree with and why – no less than 125 words

Support your factual assertions with citations.

Some other requirements

1.) You can you use any peer reviewed scholarly references. The sources have to be no less than 5 years old.

2.) No use of first person pronouns like I, me, my, mine, we, us, our, ours.

3.) Do not use direct quotations.

4.) My school does run these papers through a Safe Assign report so just keep that in mind. The plagiarism checker has to be under 10% not including the reference page.

5.) The paper is to be written in APA 7th edition format. I have attached a sample of what it is to look like.

6.) Please read through the directions that are attached carefully. My instructor is strict and makes sure everything is included that are in the directions.

7.) Please let me know if you need anymore guidance. I look forward to reading your paper!

Using race and sport as your analytical lens, determine the state of race relations, nature..

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Using race and sport as your analytical lens, determine the state of race relations, nature of racism, and the role of African American athletes in the struggle for racial equality in America since the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City.

1500 words,

Your essays should have a clear thesis, be supported by specific evidence, and be well organized. You should draw on lectures, discussion, film, and assigned readings; however, you must properly cite your sources. The extra-credit essay will be graded according to the following standards: 1)the logical design, persuasiveness, and sophistication of your argument; 2) your ability to support general statements with specific examples or evidence and; 3) the organizational structure of your essay and clarity of your writing.

Resources:

Patrick B. Miller and David K. Wiggins, Sport and the Color Line: Black Athletes and Race Relations in Twentieth-Century America (Routledge: New York 2004).