The Patriot Act and the Homeland Security Act of the 21st Century form the foundation of the United States’ domestic response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Many legal and political voices have advocated that these acts have resulted in a reduction in the rights of citizens and a loss of civil liberties. Many other legal and political voices argue that in this “new world of terror” we must have more effective ways of preventing terror attacks.

With these differing perspectives in mind and after watching the required ABC Nightly News video segments, construct a paper that critically evaluates whether or not the Patriot Act and the Homeland Security Act unjustly and unreasonably inhibit individual rights, be sure to support your evaluation by addressing the US Constitution Bill of Rights and explain how they impact notions of social justice in the United States. The paper must be two to three pages in length, excluding title and reference pages, and formatted according to APA style.

Choose one (1) of the topics from the list of topic choices below. Read the topic carefully. Write a three to four (3-4) page paper (750-1,000 words) that responds to each of the items described in the topic.

For the topic you choose:

1. Support your ideas with specific, illustrative examples. If there are questions or points associated with your chosen topic, be sure to answer all of the listed questions and address all of the items in that topic. If your topic asks you to do several things related to the topic, be sure to do each of the things listed.
2. While some of the topics tend to lend themselves toward particular writing genres, you are not restricted to the specific format suggested for the individual topic. For example, you may do an “interview,” a “proposal,” a “letter,” a “short story,” a “blog,” an “essay,” an “article,” or any other written genre for almost any of the topics. The project is intended to be fun as well as informative, so feel free to be creative with the delivery of your information.
3. Use at least three (3) good quality academic sources, with one (1) source being the class text. Note: Wikipedia and other similar Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Topic

• Office Art Memo. Memorandum. Your boss, who knows you have been taking a humanities class since he pays for your tuition reimbursement, has tasked you with managing the art budget for your company, expecting you to choose various pieces of art for the new corporate offices. (Note: Replicas of the works are acceptable since they are more cost-efficient and you are working on a budget.) Include the following:

• Identify three (3) examples of 19th century Impressionist painting or sculpture and three (3) Post-Impressionist works. Explain how the six (6) pieces of art fall into these two (2) styles.
• In a memo, describe the appearance of your six (6) choices to your CEO so he or she will know what the art looks like and where it would be placed in the corporate offices.
• Explain why each piece is considered to be historically significant.
• Explain how each piece “fits” your company’s overall (or desired) corporate image. Keep in mind that a piece of art is supposed to “say” something about the owner, so describe what would these pieces of art say about your company.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA Style format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions specific to the selected topic. (Note: Students can find APA style materials located in the Additional Resources section of their Student Center within their course shell for reference.)
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page length.

Allocate at least 2 hours to complete this field experience.

Visit a local disability advocacy organization and interview an administrator regarding:

1. Relationship of special education to the organization, and function of educational agencies;
2. Continuum of placement and services available for individuals with exceptionalities;
3. Publications relevant to individuals with exceptionalities;
4. Information provided on exceptionalities;
5. Activities relevant to individuals with exceptionalities;
6. Culturally responsive factors that promote effective communication and collaboration with individuals with exceptionalities, families, school personnel, and community members;
7. Roles of professional groups and referral agencies in identifying, assessing, and providing services to individuals with exceptionalities; and
8. Any resources to assist in programming for individuals with exceptionalities.

In 250-500 words, summarize and reflect upon your interview and explain how you
will use your findings in your future professional practice.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide,
located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment
to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

Document the hours and locations that you spend in the field on your Clinical Field
Experience Verification Form.

Submit the Clinical Field Experience Verification Form with the last assignment by the assignment due date. Directions for submitting can be found on the College of
Education site in the Student Success Center.

For the Module 2 Case, we will be formulating a SWOT analysis of the Coca-Cola Company.

Visit the library, and go to IBISWorld. Enter the term “Soda Production in the U.S.” After you have familiarized yourself with the IBISWorld contents (be sure that you review all pages on the Soda industry), perform some additional and more current research in the library on Coca-Cola (use trade journals, newspaper articles, and magazines). Be sure that you review the company’s most recent 10-K report as well, located at http://www.coca-colacompany.com/2015-year-in-revie…

Then, in a well-written 5-page paper, do the following:

1. Perform an assessment of Coca-Cola’s external environment, identifying key opportunities and threats, by doing the following:
   1. Complete an analysis of Coca-Cola’s external environment using Porter’s Five Forces.
2. Using the Function Approach to Internal Analysis, identify key strengths and weaknesses at Coca-Cola by performing an in-depth internal analysis of the company. Use what you have learned in previous courses to perform your analysis. At a minimum, evaluate the following functional areas:
   1. Accounting/Finance: Include your analysis of at least three (3) key financial ratios (if you need a resource, see: Drake, P. (n.d.). Financial Ratio Analysis. Retrieved from http://educ.jmu.edu/~drakepp/principles/module2/fin_rat.pdf).
   2. Marketing
   3. Human Resources
   4. Operations Management
   5. Technology
   6. Logistics
3. After you have completed your Internal and External analyses, prepare a table in which you clearly show the most important strengths and weaknesses of the company, and the most salient opportunities and threats currently facing the Coca-Cola Company.
4. Conclude your analysis by answering the following:
   1. Does Coca-Cola have more strengths or weaknesses? Explain.
   2. Does Coca-Cola have more opportunities or threats? Explain.
   3. Does Coca-Cola have any sustainable competitive advantages? If so, what are they?

Assignment Expectations

Your Case Assignment should be a minimum of 5 pages in length.

You are required to use APA formatting, and you are required to cite and reference your sources. There should be a minimum of three (3) reputable sources cited and referenced in your paper (at least two of your sources must be different from the sources provided you in the Background materials).

The topic I chosen is : How important is branding for a business. (600 words minimum)

The purpose of this assignment is to help you expand on the topic you have been brainstorming and exploring for your Research Paper. This way you will discover your own approach and your feelings to your field of study as well as your career in hospitality.

Prepare a response by addressing these specific questions—listed below. Be sure to double space your paper, use 12 pt. font, and Times New Roman script.

Your response must contain a clear introduction of the problem within the specific field and population you intend to explore. It must also include a conclusion stating how you intend to proceed with your research to provide solutions. Address the following questions in complete sentence format.

1.In general terms, what topic do you intend to explore this semester?

2.Why are you personally interested in this topic?

3.What is your point of view with respect to the issues surrounding this topic?

4.How will it—the topic—be meaningful to you?

5.Drawing from your previous professional experience and knowledge base, what do you already know about this topic?

6.What do you want to learn about your topic this semester?

7.What specific questions do you intend to explore?

8.What solutions or recommendation can you provide for this problem?