Horror Films Comparison

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After viewing A Quiet Place, write an essay in which you compare the film to either The Babadook or Get Out, focusing on the theme of family and horror.

Explain how each film integrates the family into the horror genre, addressing some (not all) of the chapter reading themes and iconography:

–normality and logic threatened by the monstrous

–the uncanny

–haunted house and/or exotic settings

–lighting, framing and off-screen space, moving camera, sound

–aberrant sexuality

Each film has a different take on how the family figures in the plot, so you can emphasize differences; but seek out similarities too. Give details of specific scenes you see as important, to support your points.

Conclude your essay with a few thoughts on how each of your two films can be considered a “social safety valve” (pp. 381-82).

Module 1 – Case Structuring Virtual Teams

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Module 1 – Case

Structuring Virtual Teams

Assignment Overview

The Case Assignments for this course are tightly coordinated with the SLP and the TD. In the SLP, you will be working with a virtual team comprising several of your classmates. In the Case, you will be considering the more conceptual topics that will guide you in structuring your team and its work. Your task is to apply what you learn from preparing the Cases to the way you build your team. The exception is Module 4, where the Case involves an assessment of your team and the SLP an action plan for improvement and learning. The goal is that by the end of the course you will have had a chance to learn and practice what current management “gurus” are telling us about how to work in virtual teams, and will be in a position to analyze how effective these practices are.

Case Assignment

Arguably the trickiest part of building and maintaining an effective virtual team is the task of balancing “togetherness” and “apartness.” Some insight was given to this question in the background reading. Now read an additional piece, which expands on this theme:

Mapping out the creative process and work design approach. Retrieved from http://media.wiley.com/product_data/excerpt/46/078…

After considering the material in this reading as well as the background readings and any other research material you choose to use, reflect on how a virtual team best addresses the balance between togetherness and apartness. Specifically, you will want to think about how the work in virtual teams is designed as well as how leadership is handled. For example:

  • What are the options for work design and leadership of virtual teams?
  • How do task requirements and team characteristics affect the choices of work design and leadership (such as rotating, etc.)? Be specific and give examples if appropriate.
  • Make an assessment of the effectiveness of the structures/practices covered by the readings in this module for virtual teaming. (In other words, do they work, or are the authors of the readings hopelessly out of touch with reality?)

Assignment Expectations

Your paper (which should be from 4 to 5 pages), will be evaluated using the following five (5) criteria:

  • Assignment-Driven Criteria (Precision and Breadth): Does the paper fully address all assignment expectations? Are the concepts behind the assignment addressed accurately and precisely using sound logic? Does the paper meet minimum length requirements?
  • Critical Thinking (Critical Thinking and Depth): Does the paper demonstrate graduate-level analysis, in which information derived from multiple sources, expert opinions, and assumptions has been critically evaluated and synthesized in the formulation of a logical set of conclusions? Does the paper address the topic with sufficient depth of discussion and analysis?
  • Business Writing (Clarity and Organization): Is the paper well written (clear, developed logically, and well organized)? Are the grammar, spelling, and vocabulary appropriate for graduate-level work? Are section headings included in all papers? Are paraphrasing and synthesis of concepts the primary means of responding to the assignment, or is justification/support instead conveyed through excessive use of direct quotations?
  • Effective Use of Information (Information Literacy and References): Does the paper demonstrate that the student has read, understood and can apply the background materials for the module? If required, has the student demonstrated effective research, as evidenced by student’s use of relevant and quality (library?) sources? Do additional sources used in paper provide strong support for conclusions drawn, and do they help in shaping the overall paper?
  • Citing Sources: Does the student demonstrate understanding of APA Style of referencing, by inclusion of proper end references and in-text citations (for paraphrased text and direct quotations) as appropriate? Have all sources (e.g., references used from the Background page, the assignment readings, and outside research) been included, and are these properly cited? Have all end references been included within the body of the paper as in-text citations?

Turn in your 4- to 5-page essay by the end of the module.

Week 14 MGT 510

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Module 14: Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking: Strategic Recommendations (105 points)

In developing this assignment, you have an opportunity to synthesize and apply the concepts, principles, and theories. You will be writing a paper in response to the following hypothetical situation.

Scenario:

You work in strategy planning for a KSA organization. You’ve been in the organization in a variety of roles for five years. Recently, the senior leadership team determined that your organization needs a more effective strategy planning process, and you’ve gladly stepped into a role to help determine what the improved process or activities might be.

You’ve been asked by your manager to put together specific strategic recommendations to help the executive team better understand the concepts and principles of a well-designed strategy process. Further, these recommendations will include a set of examples of strategy planning activities specific to your organization.

Instructions:

  • The choice of organization is up to you. Describe your organization in terms of its industry, type (private or public sector), headquarters and other locations, and size.
  • Present the strategy concepts, theories, and principles that you believe are important for the senior executive leadership team to understand. If there are contradicting opinions from strategy experts, you may want to present both sides in an objective discussion.
  • Present four examples of strategy planning activities from four different modules that are designed specifically for your hypothetical organization. For each of your strategy planning activities, include a clear and understandable title along with a brief overview description of one or two sentences for each. ( Please Use Attached Slides to each Module)

Example: In MGT510, the focus of Modules 2 and 3 is on Industry Analysis. One example of an activity that would be relevant to content from those modules is Analyzing Industry, Key Success Factors, and Profitability.

  • Include the titles of the example activities, with more complete descriptions for each. Explain the benefits and value of each activity specific to your organization.

Your well-written paper should meet the following requirements:

  • Be 11 pages in length, which does not include the required title page or reference page, which are never a part of the content minimum requirements.
  • Use Saudi Electronic University academic writing standards and APA style guidelines.
  • Support your submission with course material concepts, principles and theories from the textbook and at least three scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles unless the assignment calls for more.
  • Review the grading rubric to see how you will be graded for this assignment.

need urgent help with last minute assignment

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 Written Assignment – Persuasive Paper, First Draft

Because good writing is always a process, our persuasive essay will be written in two parts: a first draft due this week and a final draft due in week 6. Your paper should be 3-4 pages in length.

As you prepare, here are a few reminders for this week’s draft:

  1. In week 3 you posted a thesis for peer review. Use the revised thesis, based on your classmates’ and teacher’s feedback as the basis for your persuasive paper.
  1. Use your sources to support your thesis. Research and prepare the passages you will consider using. Remember to review methods of paraphrasing, summarizing, and using direct quotations.
  1. Prepare the body paragraphs by deciding where to place supporting information. Remember, each paragraph of the paper should act to build the momentum of the argument.
  1. Apply pathos, logos, and ethos whenever possible.
  1. Finally, remember that it’s okay if your ideas, opinions, or sources change during process of writing this paper. Writing makes us think, and it’s fine – even beneficial – to have our thoughts change as we express them on paper.
Here are the peer reviews I received:
thesis statement:     Molesters and Pedophiles Can Not be Rehabilitated
1st peer review: HI Wayne! Very informational topic, maybe explain why or how they can and should be rehabilitated? I feel like with such a broad topic there may be many issues as to why this happens and what type of treatment works best.
2nd peer review: Wayne you will want to add a reason why you are taking this side of the argument.
3rd peer review: 

Wayne, you have half of your thesis. Now you have to justify your reasons.  Child Molesters and Pedophiles Can Not be Rehabilitated —now you have to add why, or what should be done about it.

here is a link to my school library for ideas.

http://guides.rasmussen.edu/library







Narrative Essay

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Please do not write about birth, death, religion or any bodily function or injury. Write about someone, something that you know about personally, and most importantly, have a reason for writing. There must be a purpose to the writing. I understand the topics in the text all appear to ask you to write a journal type essay where you talk only about yourself. I am asking you to write a story about a person, place or event that is significant to you. Write about the person, place or event and not exclusively about yourself. Objective writing is more of a challenge and a better tool for learning to express ideas in an objective manner. Writing about yourself, subjective writing, is easy.

Paragraph 3- Long paragraph

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Please write a long Paragraph answering to this discussion below with your opinion. Please include citations and references in alphabetical order in case of another source.

According to Stanhope & Lancaster (2010), community is defined as people and the relationships that form as they grow in their surroundings. Community could be small or large group of people with the same common interest or values. Healthy community can be defined as a group or association that has a focus on specific goal. Examples of healthy community are churches, nursing homes, civic groups, newspaper, police stations, library, outreach programs and neighborhood centers. Nursing communities can be same but different. We all have the same goal that is to improve patient outcomes but different areas of focus for the patient. I belong to a local chapter nursing organization; American Nephrology Nursing Association (ANNA) is a community of nephrology nurses from all over Houston. ANNA, we come together and have meetings to discuss issues regarding our dialysis patients.

According to (Centeio et al., 2018), in the United States, reducing childhood obesity is a problem in elementary schools. If children are obese when they are younger it can lead to developing other diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer when they are older. Encouraging the children to exercise by providing different activities to promote an active lifestyle. Some forms of exercise during school are having fun activities in recess, encouraging students to participate in school sports, Physical Education classes and provide health education. Some ways to encourage a healthy community is actively educating the students and parents of the importance of exercise and problems regarding obesity. At home or neighborhood, parents can take their children for a walk or ride bikes to encourage exercise. Parents have to be actively involved in the care of children to promote a healthy community.

References:

Centeio, E. E., McCaughtry, N., Whitney, E., Moore, G., Kulik, N., Garn, A., Martin, J., Shen, B., Somers, C. L., & Fahlman, M. (2018). Building healthy communities: A comprehensive school health program to prevent obesity in elementary schools. Preventive Medicine. 111. 210-215. Retrieved from: https://www.elsevier.com/locate/ypmed

Summarize the selected law and see below

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Select one law from (1) Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), (2) Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (CORBA), (3) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), or (4) Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

Step 2: Address the following in your initial response:

    • Summarize the selected law.
    • Describe its impacts on individuals, employers, and payers.

Must be two to three double-spaced pages in length and formatted according to APA style. Must use at least three scholarly sources or peer-reviews that were published in the last five years.

  • Step 3: Create a PowerPoint presentation for two questions in Step 2. Include talking points in the note section at the bottom of each slide.

Need assistance with this discussion question. Please see below

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ULOs reflected in discussion:

  1. Discuss retirement in terms of reasons, timings, and effects. (CLO 1 and 3)
  2. Understand the advocacy role that the Association of Adults and Retired Persons (AARP) plays in policies aimed at older adults. (CLO 3)

Directions:

You are asked to take a virtual tour of the website provided. After your tour, you are asked to reflect upon the information that is provided in the context of the chapter covered in class during this unit.

  • When you reflect upon this information, you are asked to use APA style and to specifically cite information from the text.
  • You are also asked to respond to at least one peers post. This thoughtful response needs to be more detailed and specific. Responses like “Nice post” or “Good job” are unacceptable and thus not worth any credit.

This week you are asked to revisit your virtual tour of AARP. This link to retirement section of the AARP website provides information on social security, savings& planning, and planning for retirement. The article in particular, that you are being directed too, addresses six popular myths about social security. Please read this article and discuss it in the context of planning for your own retirement.

Here is the link:

International Marketing A click through rate is the percentage of visitors to an Internet site, homework help

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  • A click through rate is the percentage of visitors to an Internet site who click on an advertisement link. Some people click on a product, but do not follow through with the purchase of the product. As the marketing manager, for an online sporting goods store, what will you do to get consumers to click on the advertising link? Briefly explain how you will encourage them to follow through with the purchase of the product.
  • A dynamically continuous innovation is one that is somewhat disruptive and requires a moderate amount of learning for consumers, such as listening to music. As the CEO of Music By SIU, briefly describe a new creative way to purchase and listen to music. Then briefly explain how you will get consumers excited about purchasing music from your company.
  • In advertising, an emotional appeal is intended to evoke an emotional response that will direct purchase behavior. Some products can easily be sold through an emotional appeal, but others would not. State a product that would not be easily sold through an emotional appeal. Then briefly explain an effective way to sell that product.
  • Briefly explain the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR). Provide an example of a company that effectively embraces that concept. Then briefly explain how that company uses CSR in its advertising campaigns.
  • Customers might react negatively when they find out where a product has been manufactured. Briefly explain the concept of country-of-origin effect. Then briefly provide an example of how reading a product’s label could negatively affect the sales of the product.
  • Global expansion can be tough in our marketplace today. Provide an example of a company that seems to have successfully expanded into other nations. Then briefly explain why you believe that company was successful in its global expansion efforts.
  • Differentiation is when a product is perceived as unique or superior from the products of competitors. State a product to which you are brand loyal. Then briefly explain how that product is unique or superior to its competitors.
  • Gray market goods are products that are exported from one country to another without authorization from the trademark owner. Briefly explain how gray marketing often negatively affects a company and its product offerings. Provide a specific example to help explain your answer.
  • The design of a product can be an important factor in consumer purchases. In your opinion, what is the most important factor that a company should consider when making a product design decision for an international brand? As the marketing manager for Tellie, a new brand of television, briefly describe how would you alter its design to be unique from its competitors.
  • Personal selling is a face-to-face communication between a prospective buyer and a sales representative of the company. Provide a specific example of a product that is best sold by using personal selling. Then briefly explain how it would be a challenge to sell that specific product to an global marketplace.

Type your all answer in complete sentences and in paragraphs.

Case Analysis: Strategic Management

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I will post the case later you have to answer these questions based on that short case

  1. Conduct a competitive forces analysis of the U.S. airline industry. What does this analysis tell you about the causes of low profitability in this industry?
  2. Do you think there are any strategic groups in the U.S. airline industry? If so, what might they be? How might the nature of competition vary from group to group?
  3. The economic performance of the airline industry seems to be very cyclical. Why do you think this is the case?
  4. Given your analysis, what strategies do you think an airline should adopt in order to improve its chances of being persistently profitable?