RTVF 158

You can use any of these films as the topic

1. elle,

2. moma roma,

3. orlando,

elevator to the gallows,

and the last metro

Essay Assignment #1

Submit on Blackboard by 5pm 3/12.

In a five page essay address one of the films shown in class to date (Inclusive of The Last Metro). Utilize the readings listed under “Course Documents” as well as those handed out in

class.

You should provide at least 7 citations from course readings and lecture. You are expected to have read and show familiarity with any handouts or additional readings on European identity and film production, as you deem relevant—just be sure to address the “European” in European directors along the way.

Please work with the material at hand. DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES GO TO ANY OTHER SOURCE. THIS WILL RESULT IN A DRASTICALLY REDUCED GRADE.

Rubric:

25% Adhere to assignment guidelines;

30% Display knowledge of course materials;

15% Grammar and style/formatting;

30% Quality of citations and argumentation

Please upload to Blackboard by March 12^th by 5pm.

Consider the following scenario:

As part of the management team for PPQ Parts manufacturing company, you are tasked with selecting the best software packages for the firm’s materials requirements planning (MRP), capacity requirement planning (CRP), and enterprise resource planning (ERP) needs.

Use the Internet, course materials and web resources to research the pros and cons of six software systems designed to perform these functions. Then, write a 5 – 7 page Software Recommendations Report that you will submit to the chief executive.

In the report, be sure to justify your recommendations by analyzing the pros and cons of each of the six software systems you evaluated.

You will need to include information such as cost, compatibility with current systems and work flow processes, functionality, ease of use, and end user support.

Submitting your assignment in APA format means, at a minimum, you will need the following:

• Title page: Remember the running head and title in all capital letters.
• Abstract: This is a summary of your paper, not an introduction. Begin writing in third-person voice.
• Body: The body of your paper begins on the page following the title page and abstract page, and it must be double-spaced between paragraphs. The typeface should be 12-pt. Times Roman or 12-pt. Courier in regular black type. Do not use color, bold type, or italics except as required for APA level headings and references. The deliverable length of the body of your paper for this assignment is 3–4 pages. In-text academic citations to support your decisions and analysis are required. A variety of academic sources is encouraged.
• Reference page: References that align with your in-text academic sources are listed on the final page of your paper. The references must be in APA format using appropriate spacing, hang indention, italics, and upper- and lower-case usage as appropriate for the type of resource used. Remember, the reference page is not a bibliography, but it is a further listing of the abbreviated in-text citations used in the paper. Every referenced item must have a corresponding in-text citation.

five pages is okay

Final Project Outline

This assignment is an analysis of the neuropsychological disorder that supports your Final Project. You will create an outline of the main points of your Final Project, using your selected neuropsychological disorder as approved by the instructor in Week One. The Final Project Outline should be organized into three sections, each main section having required components.  This outline is both an analysis of your topic as well as a tool to ensure that you are on the right track with your Final Project. The more information you provide, the more feedback you will receive from your instructor, which will be helpful as you write your Final Project.

Please note:  This assignment may incorporate information from your Week One assignment, but it must expand on that information.  Additionally, this assignment must be submitted in formal APA outline style (not in paragraph form). 
 

Final Project- Outline Components

1. Introduction
   1. Succinct thesis statement (one or more sentences detailing the focus of your Final Project and informing the reader about your topic and the scope of your paper)
   2. Define the type of disorder
      1. Neurological
      2. Psychological
      3. Neuropsychological
   3. Diagnostic criteria
      1. What components must be present for the disorder to be diagnosed?
      2. Include physical and psychological signs and symptoms.  
   4. Reason(s) why you chose this topic
      1. Personal experience
      2. Professional experience
      3. Other reason
   5. Epidemiology
      1. Who is affected?
      2. Are they young/old?
      3. Male/female
      4. Rural/urban
      5. Ethnicities
2. Discussion
   1. Detailed description of the disorder
      1. Signs and symptoms
      2. Epidemiology
      3. Any subtypes of the disorder
   2. Detailed description of the natural history of the disorder
      1. How the disorder develops over time with treatment
      2. How the disorder develops over time without treatment
   3. Methods used to diagnose, evaluate, and manage the disorder
      1. Initial diagnosis (e.g., physical exam, imaging and/or laboratory testing, special studies, psychological evaluation, psychometric testing)  
      2. Ongoing management  (e.g., physical exam, imaging and/or laboratory testing, special studies, psychological evaluation, psychometric testing)
   4. Risk factors
      1. Genetics
      2. Lifestyle
      3. Environmental factors
   5. Other causative factors
      1. Known
      2. Theorized
   6. Nervous system structures and/or pathways involved in the disorder (detailed information regarding the underlying pathology as it applies to these structures and functional pathways)
   7. Neurotransmitter(s) and receptor system(s) involved in the pathology of the disorder
   8. Current treatment options
      1. Drug (pharmacologic) therapies
      2. Nonpharmacologic therapies (including psychological and other therapeutic services)
      3. Type of care providers (e.g., medical, nursing, therapists)
      4. Type of healthcare setting (e.g., hospital, home, outpatient, nursing facility)
   9. Future areas of research
      1. Treatment options
      2. Evaluation and diagnostic methods for initial diagnosis
      3. Increasing knowledge relating to etiology and pathologic processes
3. Conclusion
   1. The conclusion reaffirms your initial thesis statement
   2. The conclusion may be one or more paragraphs that use the material you have discussed in the paper to support the validity of your synthesis and elaborate on the theme of your paper

Writing the Final Project Outline

The Final Project Outline:

1. Must be a minimum of three to four double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
2. Must include a title page with the following:
   1. Title of paper
   2. Student’s name
   3. Course name and number
   4. Instructor’s name
   5. Date submitted
3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
5. Must include section headings in approved APA style, in order to organize your paper.
   1. Main section headings include: Introduction, Discussion, and Conclusion.
      • Plan to utilize these sections as first-level headings in your Final Project, formatted according to APA style, to organize your paper.
      • Each main heading and all subheadings should include at least a two- to three- sentence description (use complete sentences). Do not simply write the heading and a few words of description.
6. Must include in-text citations for all statements of facts obtained through your research.
   1. Remember that direct quotes (identical phrases or sentences taken from a source) require in-text citations with appropriate formatting.
   2. Statements of opinion should be clearly stated as such, and include a rationale to support why you hold this opinion (e.g., personal or professional experience, your research findings).
7. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
8. Must use at least six to eight scholarly sources that were published with the last five years, including a minimum of four peer-reviewed original research studies.
   1. In general, dictionaries and encyclopedias are not considered appropriate as resources for academic writing.
   2. It is assumed that these references will be included in your Final Project.  
9. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
10. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Please have access to the material and use in-text citation. These are only questions. Please put the answers underneath the questions

Chapter 10: Closing the Deal

1. Describe the Five Negotiation Skills in Closing the Deal and indicate how you would, or have used them in an actual bargaining and negotiation situation specifying the issues, actors, and outcomes.
2. Explain the purpose of an agreement template and why a written agreement best serves to generate commitment to the agreement.

Assume the role of one of the five parties in the case as you form your answers.

1. What reasons do you have for remaining with the negotiations at this point?
2. Describe three tactics you can use after agreement is reached and your bargaining partner asks for one more thing.
3. Detail the parts, i.e., elements of an agreement template and explain why it helped you in this negotiation.
4. Identify an ideological issue in this negotiation and explain why it is more difficult than financial negotiations to resolve.

Answer the following questions and apply the Five Negotiation Skills to an actual negotiation case.

1. How would an agreement template facilitate closing this deal?
2. How can you react to the particular demand for limiting your time at the site, which is totally unacceptable, but not risk losing the deal?
3. What technique can you sue to move Ms. White past her apparent problems with your engagement?
4. How can you avoid the psychological trap of agreeing to an arrangement guaranteed to just to keep this client?
5. What techniques can you use during this impromptu negotiation to build a relationship with Ms. White?

Reference

Carrell, M.R. &Heavrin, C. (2008).Negotiating essentials: Theory, skills, and practices. Upper Saddle, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall. ISBN-10: 978-0-13-186866-3.

Complete the Work Breakdown Structure, Part 1 assignment. Include the following:

• Describe at least 8 major phases with at least 3 tasks under each phase.
• Identify all of the work tasks needed to complete the project.
• Provide an estimated duration of each task.
• Identify all major milestones, such as completing each major phase.

Complete the Work Breakdown Structure, Part 2 assignment. Update your Work Breakdown Structure from Week Three to include the following:

• Start and end dates for each task
• Recommended resources–such as people, tools, and materials–for each task, including work efforts
• Relationship between tasks
  • Start to start
  • Start to finish
  • Explain why they are important.
  • Explain how they are different.
• Estimated costs for each resource
• Gantt chart showing project timeline
• Project network diagram showing critical path
  • Review your weekly readings for examples of network diagrams.
• Project budget that shows the total cost of the project and of each phase

Format your assignment according to APA guidelines.

Save your updated Work Breakdown Structure worksheet as a Microsoft® Excel® file.