Abstracts must be typed double-spaced with 1″ margins.

No fonts larger than 12 point are to be used. Abstracts must be 2 pages in length.

Neatness (spelling grammar, appearance) counts. Do not use a

cover sheet. Any variation from the above format will result in loss of points. Abstracts may

be graded by an English grader for grammar and spelling, and I will grade for content. An

Averaged score will be given.

This is how it should look like.

I.

Bibliography Citation

A.

Author, “Title of Article”, Title of Periodical, date, page number(s).

II.

Body (in your own words)

A.

State briefly the content and main points of the article. Presentation of the

information in a logical, free flowing manner is imperative — a person should be

able to read your abstract and understand the main points without having to

read the article itself.

III.

Evaluation

A.

Critique the article as it relates to:

1. Content

2. Value to the profession

3. Methodology to apply content of the article

4. Other comments

THE ARTICLE IS ATTACHED.

Discussion: Kindling Your Professional Passion

Over the course of the past 7 weeks, you have studied some of the major current issues and trends in the early childhood field in these categories:

• Changing demographics and diversity
• Poverty
• Influences of economics, neuroscience, and politics
• Equity and excellence in care and education of children, families, and EC professionals

You also learned that each major category of issues and trends presented in this course manifests itself in numerous related issues. For this final Discussion Assignment, consider all of the related issues you learned about and listen closely to your inner professional and personal voice. Which specific issue(s) most stirred your passion? If you had to devote a large portion of your professional life to one or two—which would you choose? If you were offered the opportunity to contribute in some way to a positive resolution of these issues—which one would you choose and how might you contribute?

The topic I chose The effects of changing demographics and diversity on children, families, and the Early Childhood field

By Wednesday:

Post

• A description of the specific issue you chose
• The ways in which this issue relates to and kindles your professional passion
• The specific way(s) in which you might contribute to a positive resolution of this issue and/or how you hope to learn more about it to contribute to a positive resolution

research your selected topic in the university’s electronic library

from only academic (refereed) journals. You will need at least three

journal references and the textbook. Start your research with the

textbook so it always grounds your topic. When your research is complete

post it in the discussion forum below.

1. Structure your paper as follows:
   1. Cover page
   2. Overview describing the importance of the research topic to current business and professional practice in your own words.
   3. Purpose of Research should
      reflect the potential benefit of the topic to the current business and
      professional practice and the larger body of research.
   4. Review of the Literature summarized
      in your own words. Note that this should not be a “copy and paste” of
      literature content, nor should this section be substantially filled with
      direct quotes from the article. A literature review is a summary of the
      major points and findings of each of the selected articles (with
      appropriate citations). Direct quotations should be used sparingly.
      Normally, this will be the largest section of your paper (this is not a
      requirement; just a general observation).
   5. Practical Application of
      the literature. Describe how your findings from the relevant research
      literature can shape, inform, and improve current business and
      professional practice related to your chosen topic.
   6. Conclusion in your own words
   7. References formatted according to APA style requirements

Impact of ISO Regulations on Stakeholders

Analyze how ISO 14001 and AA1000 regulations protect stakeholders. Do these regulations and reports have an impact on how investors see the long-term viability of an organization or company in which they plan to invest?

What are examples of this in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia where this reporting occurs? In a 2-4-page paper, explain how these regulations impact future investors, local stakeholders, and the organization’s or company’s sustainability.

Use Saudi Electronic University academic writing standards and APA style guidelines, citing references as appropriate.

It is strongly encouraged that you submit all assignments to the Turnitin Originality Check prior to submitting them to your instructor for grading. If you are unsure how to submit an assignment to the Originality Check tool, please review the Turnitin Originality Check Student Guide (linked below) for step-by-step instructions.

1. Assignment Expectations:
   1. Address concept A (RISK MANAGEMENT) and B (CASE MANAGEMENT) in about 150 words each.
   2. You will be graded on how well you demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concept, and critical thinking pertaining to the applicability of the concept to your professional practice. Points awarded will follow breakdown below.
   3. You will neither be required to, nor graded on responses to your peers. One posting will suffice.
2. The Assignment: Given the readings and assignments in the course, identify and discuss two concepts or lessons learned that you believe will be most applicableto your professional discipline.
3. Concept A (points 10/20): Risk Management
   1. Identify /define (points 4/20): ……
   2. Your professional discipline: ……..
   3. How applicable (points 6/20): ……
4. Concept B (points 10/20): Case Management
   1. Identify /define (points 4/20): ……
   2. Your professional discipline: ……..
   3. How applicable (points 6/20): ……