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The border patrol plays a very important role in Homeland Security by keeping our country safe and secure from terrorists, illegal immigrants, drugs, and weapons. There are various levels that patrol the land that borders another country by surveillance, check points, and investigations. It is very important that people and goods are being tracked because borders, such as Mexico, carry in a lot of illegal contraband. In this paper it will explain a more in depth of how border security works and what procedures they use to make sure everything is safe and how people can pass over the border.

11 pages please

Watch the movie Double indemnity and answer the following questions, or do the following items. When you watch, keep track of the time stamp, which is when something in the movie happened. For example, “There was a shooting of Archer (7:56),” which would mean that happened at 7 minutes and 56 seconds. If it’s an on-going event, such as “There is an extreme close-up of a gun (8:15 – 8:45), that would mean there is an extreme close-up of a gun that is 30 seconds long and ends at 8:45 seconds into the film. No time stamps is a -25 out of 50 total possible points.

1. Provide six examples of film noir, and use examples in the first third, the second third and the last third of the movie.

2. Explain in what ways is Fred McMurray’s an ideal noir character? Provide at least three examples?

3. Pick three uses of shadow and explain why you think the director used them.

4. Compare this to a film you like or have seen made in the last 10 years – provide a few similarities or differences.

a) When determining the relevant market for operating systems, would it make sense to include usedcomputers with older versions of Windows as part of the market? Based on your answer, doesMicrosoft have a “dominant market position” in the market for operating systems?

(b) Microsoft participates in a variety of conduct alleged to be anti-competitive including: (a) bundlingWindows 98 and Internet Explorer, (b) distributing Internet Explorer for free, and (c) using otherMicrosoft products (e.g., Windows 95 and Office) as chips when bargaining with Compaq, AOL andApple.Pick one of the three pieces of conduct above and discuss whether the conduct goes “beyond whatwould be expected of firms competing fairly on the merits of their products and costs?”

(c) If Microsoft is found to have violated the Sherman Act, what remedy(ies) would you suggest wouldaddress the anticompetitive concerns? Explain.

In addition, please think about the following questions you read the case. Do not include a responsein your case write-up. Rather, these questions are to help you prepare for the case discussion.

Should Microsoft worry about an entrant with a new operating system?

What is it about Java and Netscape Navigator that makes Microsoft so concerned?

This case happened when internet browsing was in its very early stages. If this case wherebrought today, would you reach the same conclusions?

This week, you will write an outline for your Final Paper. Before you submit the paper, you must do the following:

1. Read this sample of an exemplary outline from a previous class. Please note that at that time students were required to cover different learning objectives. You are only required to make a plan for the three listed below.
2. Do this outline training.
3. Take the “Outline quiz.”

Before you begin your paper, you must review the Final Paper instructions in Week Five. You will see that you will be writing a letter of advice for a couple or group of co-workers, using the first five course learning objectives of this course. This assignment is designed to get you to create a preliminary plan for doing that final assignment that will be due in Week Five. For this week’s outline assignment you will focus only on the three learning objectives we’ve already covered in the first two weeks (listed below). Remember though that in the final draft you will be required to cover all five course learning objectives. Here are the learning objectives you must cover in this outline, and some advice for adequately addressing each:

• Explain the principles of and barriers to effective interpersonal communications. Be sure to address the significance of each principle in being an effective communicator. The best papers will list at least two barriers and provide advice for overcoming each of them.
• Analyze the role of communication in developing and maintaining one’s self-concept, self-image, and self-esteem. Be sure to define each term and directly connect each to communication. The best papers will address the relationship between psychology and communication and the importance of the relationship.
• Analyze the impact of gender and culture on interpersonal communications. Explain the relationship between gender, culture and communication and how acknowledging these elements is central to becoming an effective communicator. Consider the pros and cons of what are often deemed more “masculine” versus “feminine” forms of communication and how various styles can help us in particular contexts.

Remember, an outline is not full paragraphs. Instead, it is in bullet point form. However, you must provide a preliminary introduction and conclusion so we can see that you are on the right track. Those are the only places where paragraphs are appropriate. For more help on outlining, please review this information on outlining https://awc.ashford.edu/writing-tools-outline.html) Outline created by the Ashford Writing Center.

The outline must contain

• An introduction with thesis statement. For help with the thesis statement specifically, please click here:
  • Thesis Statements
  • Introductions and Conclusions
• All learning objectives, with details about how you plan to address each. Please be sure to explain how you plan to support all of your key claims from expert sources. For more information about how to do this, watch this video: Integrating Research. Though you will not be writing full body paragraphs, with the exception of your introduction and conclusion, you still must give your instructor a sense of how you plan to cover each objective with course materials, independent academic research, and personal experiences that correlate with those key points.
• A conclusion. The conclusion should restate the overall perspective offered in the paper, with a restatement of the thesis and the central points outlined in the paper.
• A reference page containing at least three academic resources. You should find at least two of these resources independently in the Ashford University Library. To get started, review the following resources. And if you need further assistance, please contact the Ashford University Library.
  • FindIt@AU Tutorial
  • Keywords are Critical

Remember, you will need to cite your sources in order to get credit for the use of course and academic materials, which is part of how you will be assessed. Please carefully review the grading rubric so you have a clear sense of how you will be graded. If you are having difficulties understanding any of these instructions, contact your instructor. You will receive feedback on this draft so that you can make the necessary improvements for your Final Paper submission during Week Five.

Need more help?
In this class, you have three tutoring services available: Paper Review, Live Chat, and Tutor E-mail. Click on the Writing Center & Library tab in the left-navigation menu, in your online course, to learn more about these tutoring options and how to get help with your writing.

Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.

Final Paper Guidelines

For this assignment, you will write a letter of advice to either a newly engaged couple or a group of coworkers. Imagine that either the engaged couple or coworkers hear that you are taking a course in interpersonal communication and want advice regarding how to communicate in their personal or professional relationships. Based on what you have learned in this course, your personal experience, and the five learning objectives we have covered, what advice would you give them regarding how to communicate effectively? How can you use what you have learned in this class to offer a couple or group of co-workers advice to have more positive relationships? Write your paper in the form of a letter. Please review the Sample Final Paper.

Instructions
Use the list of learning outcomes to write your letter. The course learning outcomes you will need to cover are listed below:

• Explain the principles of and barriers to effective interpersonal communications.
• Analyze the role of communication in developing and maintaining one’s self-concept, self-image, and self-esteem.
• Differentiate appropriate levels of self-disclosure and emotional intelligence in various relationships.
• Describe strategies for using communication techniques to resolve interpersonal conflicts.
• Analyze the impact of gender and culture on interpersonal communications.

For each of the five learning outcomes, create a separate heading that states the learning outcome that you are addressing. Then, address the following for each segment:

• Explain the principles of and barriers to effective interpersonal communications. Why do the principles matter? How can your couple or group of co-workers overcome the barriers you have listed?
• Analyze the role of communication in developing and maintaining one’s self-concept, self-image, and self-esteem. Begin by defining each term and then explain how these three notions of the self potentially impact the relationships of your couple or group of co-workers. What advice can you offer to help them develop a positive self-concept or build each other’s self-esteem?
• Illustrate the importance of self-disclosure and emotional intelligence in various relationships. What role does self-disclosure play in the relationships of your couple or co-workers? How can their relationships be improved by them becoming more emotionally intelligent? What connections can be made between emotional intelligence and self-disclosure?
• Evaluate strategies for using communication techniques to resolve interpersonal conflicts. Explain one or two potential conflicts and then present at least two strategies for addressing the dispute(s).
• Analyze the impact of gender and culture on interpersonal communications. First, define these two key terms. Then, explain the importance of gender and culture in relationships generally and for your couple or group of co-workers specifically. What advice can you give to become a better communicator based on the information you have presented?

Content Requirements
You must address all five of the learning outcomes and the questions listed with those objectives. For each objective, be sure to define key terms and relate those ideas directly to advice for your couple or co-workers. The point here is for you to demonstrate how these ideas can be utilized to help people in their relationships. Try to offer specific advice they can integrate into their lives.

Begin your paper with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement and that previews what you plan to cover in your paper. End with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis and restates your key points.

You must use at least five scholarly sources to help you make your points. At least three of these should be course readings and two should be academic articles you have found yourself by doing research in the Ashford University Library. If you need help doing research, visit the Ashford University Library, which can be accessed through the Library tab in the left-navigation menu, in your online course.
You must also draw on personal experience to offer advice or to illustrate points. It is acceptable to use hypothetical examples and/or your personal experiences for either your couple or group of co-workers. We simply want to see that you can apply what you have learned to some potential “real world” experience.

The Final Paper

• Must be 8 to 10 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style. For assistance, visit the Ashford Writing Center’s APA Essay Checklist for Students.
• Must include a title page with the following: (For further assistance with the formatting and the title page, please refer to the Formatting Instructions for MS Word 2013)
  • Title of paper
  • Student’s name
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • Date submitted
• Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper. For assistance on writing Introductions and Conclusions as well as Thesis Statements, please refer to the Ashford Writing Center resources.
• Must use each learning objectives as a header dividing each section of the paper.
• Must use the textbook as a source. The Integrating Research tutorial will offer further assistance on including supporting information and reasoning.
• Must use two additional course articles/videos and two academic articles the student has found independently. A total of five sources must be used in the paper and be on the reference list.
• Must document any information from a source in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center’s In-Text Citation Guide.
• Must include a separate APA References List that is formatted according to APA style.

Before you submit your written assignment, you are encouraged to review The Grammarly Guide: How to Set Up & Use Grammarly tutorial, set up a Grammarly account (if you have not already done so), and use Grammarly to review a rough draft of your assignment. Then carefully review all issues identified by Grammarly and revise your work as needed.

Final Notes
This is a formal paper and should utilize proper grammar, complete sentences, and paragraph transitions. However, you will write this paper in the format of a letter to the newly-engaged couple or group of co-workers. Feel free to address the people you select directly throughout the paper.