Technical Report for Qualitative Evaluation (Human-Computer Interaction)

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This assignment is designed to enhance your ability to perform a comprehensive qualitative
evaluation.

It will help you build expertise in the area of usability studies using five strategies:
1. the silent observer
2. think aloud
3. constructive interaction
4. questionnaire
5. interview

You will perform a critical analysis of the usability of a well–‐known software system such as
Microsoft Word, a website such as Amazon.com, or a device such as the iPad.

You will deliver a technical report written to the imaginary vice president of the company that has
requested the usability study. Assume that you are a third–‐party company that has been hired to
evaluate the product of this company, and the report you provide will impact the decisions made on
the final outcome of the product. Therefore, this report must be detailed and needs to include your
observations, the findings, the major problems detected, and some design recommendations for
the product.

Entrepreneurship Assignment MGT 123 B, business and finance homework help

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Entrepreneurship Assignment

MGT 123 B

There are 4 preliminary steps to this assignment:

1. 
Pick an entrepreneur you personally
admire – someone who’s currently engaged in business activities or someone who’s
a historical figure.  For example, you
could choose:

Walt
Disney

Richard Branson (Virgin Group)

Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook)

Oprah Winfrey

Milton
Hershey (chocolate!!)

Prudencio Unanue(Goya)

Sara Blakely (Spanx) 

J. W. Marriott, Jr. 

Jeff Bezos (Amazon)

Larry
Page/Sergey Brin (Google)  

Ariana Huffington (HuffPost)

Steve Jobs

Travis Kalanick (Uber)

Martha Stewart

Sam Walton (Walmart)


If you are having trouble finding someone here
are a couple of lists: 

· 
http://www.incomediary.com/30-most-influential-entrepreneurs-of-all-time-2

· 
http://www.success.com/articles/182–50-greatest-entrepreneurs-of-all-time

   

Your
selection does not need to be a US based business person (i.e. Richard
Branson), but must have US based operations.

2. 
Find out about the
entrepreneur – read an article in a business magazine/newspaper or a book.  Make sure it’s long enough or add another
article.  You can also watch a TV program
on your entrepreneur if one is available (no quickie YouTube videos – full
length only).  Reading your person’s
information on Wikipedia is NOT appropriate – surprised?   

NOTE:  You may be able to find a chapter in a book
that would work.  Ex:  The Greatest Business Decisions of All Timeby
Fortune.

3. 
Read an article on what it
takes to be an entrepreneur.  Examples:

· 
Entrepreneur Magazine:  25
Common Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs by James Stephenson, http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/200730

· 
12 Essential Characteristics of 
an Entrepreneur, by ActionCOACH, 
http://www.actioncoach.com/_downloads/whitepaper-FranchiseRep5.pdf 

· 
Inc. Magazine:  10
Secrets of Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur, by Naveen Jain, http://www.inc.com/naveen-jain/10-secrets-of-becoming-a-successful-entrepreneur.html

You can use any of these articles or find your own
(subject to my approval).

4. 
Take a quiz on whether you
would be a good candidate to be an entrepreneur.  The URL for the quiz is:  http://www.entrepreneur.com/personalityquiz
 Print out your results.  If you have any trouble accessing this quiz
let me know and I can give you a written alternative.

I want to approve your choice
of entrepreneur and both articles (for #2 and 3) before you jump into this
project.  The information on your
articles must be in APA format (you will need this later for your submission
anyway), but I also want the URL if you found it online.  Your selections are due to me in
the body of an email sent to LynnLorenz@aol.com
(note personal email only) no later than Friday, January
22nd at 9:00 pm.  Meeting this requirement on time and as stated
will be worth 10 of your 100 miscellaneous points.

Now that you’ve completed the background research, I want you to pull
it all together in a written report.  This
is not a research paper where you merely report what you learned.  This is a paper that requires you to take
your research, analyze it, and express your insights and opinions in
relation to the class material. 

Grading will be as follows:

Followed guidelines for paper content, length, formatting, attributions,
bibliography, etc.

15 points

Summary of the background information on your entrepreneur – what did
you learn about him/her and what made him/her successful?  Is there anything he/she could have done
better/differently?

50 points 2page

Summary of your article on entrepreneurship – what does it take to be
a successful entrepreneur?  Does this
reflect what you learned about your entrepreneur?  Why or why not?

30 points 1page

Based on the material in your textbook book and from class, from what
you learned about your entrepreneur and entrepreneurship, and your quiz on how
suited you are to being an entrepreneur, do you think this is a path that you
may take?  Why or why not?  Make sure you relate your thoughts to what
you’ve learned, especially from the class/text.  Include insights from your entrepreneur
quiz as well.

30 points 1

The
paper should be a minimum of 4 pages (and I do mean at least 4 full pages
or more), double
line spacing, with 1 inch margin and using a normal 12 point font (Arial, Times
New Roman, Calibri, Univers, etc).  Any
“title” type information (your name, class, date, etc.) will not be counted as
part of the 4 pages.  In other words,
don’t substitute lengthy titles, big margins, extra lines for spacing or large
fonts for actual paper content.   I expect footnotes or attributions as
appropriate (APA style) throughout your paper and a bibliography – an executive
summary would be wonderful. 

NOTE:  If you need help with APA
formatting (including citations for online resources) here is a good
website:  http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
 The MU library can also provide
assistance on their website.

While
there is an expectation of good business writing, grading will mainly be based
on the content of your paper – your understanding, analysis and interpretation
of entrepreneurship. 

And
even though it should be obvious – if your paper is expected to be at least 4
pages long, and if each section is an equal to the points above, it would make
sense that the summary on your entrepreneur would be about 2 pages and each of
the 2 sections would be at least 1 page plus. 
And PLEASE, organize your paper along these three sections and don’t
make me look for your information.  Not
only does it make me cranky, but I may miss things that would add to your
grade.


a writing discussion–analyze the reading material

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Try to use simple writing sentence and words, because my writing is not really good

Daniel Mandell’s essay, “Land and Labor” provides detailed background information about the society in which Apess lived.

To help prepare for the RA, it will be useful to break down this article and identify useful passages that help explain the context for Apess’s A Son of the Forest. The goals of this exercise are to generate a master list of quotes from this essay that relate directly to Apess’s autobiography, and to practice applying background sources to primary sources. Or in other words to practice using a secondary source to help you analyze a primary source.

Please post the following:

1) A quoted passage from “Land and Labor” that helps to explain 2) a quoted passage from A Son of the Forest.

Along with your two quoted passages, please also include 3) a quick explanation of how the Mandell passage helps us understand the rhetorical strategies in the Apess passage.

Some rules:

  • Your passages can be 1-2 sentences long, or up to a paragraph. It doesn’t matter how long they are, as long as they contain interesting material that can be productively analyzed.
  • Make sure to indicate page numbers for both quotes, so that we can track down the passages you posted.

  • example：
  • “Land and Labor”: “Tudor’s description of Native workways, although colored by prejudice, was accurate. In the wake of the American Revolution, the keys to Native identity, persistence, and indeed their presence in southern New England were their land and labor. Tribes with substantial reservations were distinguished by informal land holding, subsistence agriculture, and reliance on fishing and hunting. Traditional crafts also played an important role, as Native women found a growing market among whites for baskets, mats, brooms, and medicine.” (Mandell 1)A Son of the Forest: “My father and mother made baskets which they would sell to the whites, or exchange for those articles only, which were absolutely necessary to keep soul and body in a state of unity.” (Apess 10)The Mandell passage helps us to understand the inherent value of the Native Americans to the Whites was their land, produce and goods. This means that the only way this family was able to survive and acquire even the basic necessities is by trading their goods. Whites also found value in native crafts, which is why the baskets were able to bring income. This helps us to understand that the writing was a response to imperialism. Imperialism has altered the dynamic of the Native American life, and therefore their worth is now only determined by what they have physically instead of their lifestyle and worth as human beings. It also highlights the way that Native Americans were expected to behave in society, seen but not heard.

perference:

No one lives or communicates in a vacuum. Who we are, what we care about, and how we express our ideas are determined in large part by our context: when and where we live, and the social, historical, cultural forces and ideological discourses that shape the society in which we live.

Let’s break down these aspects of context–what exactly are “social, historical, and cultural forces” and “ideological discourses”?

What is social context? At its most basic, the social context that influences a text is anything that has to do with a society in which the rhetor and/or audience lives. (Further reading: check out the Wikipedia entry on “Society” (Links to an external site.)to see how big and varied this can be.) When we talk about social context in WR39B, we refer to any of the following:

  • People: age, gender, ethnicity/race, nationality, education, class, sexual orientation, family dynamics; more precisely, the norms or expectations that a society has for people of a certain age, gender, ethnicity, class, etc.
  • Politics: how power is distributed in society (e.g., monarchy vs. democracy) and ideas about how people should be governed (justice and ethics)
  • Economy: how wealth is generated and distributed through society (e.g., feudalism vs. capitalism)
  • Religion: how people understand and relate to the supernatural and/or the divine
  • Relationships between people: family, marriage, friendship, dating, boss/employee, and so on.

What is historical context? Historical context includes any past event or trend that influences a text. (Further reading: check out the Wikipedia entry on “History” (Links to an external site.) to see how big and varied this can be.)

A text doesn’t have to be about a specific historical event to be influenced by it.

What is cultural context? “Culture” in its broadest definition is anything having to do with the way people behave–this definition overlaps quite a bit with that of “society.” (Further reading: check out the Wikipedia entry on “Culture” (Links to an external site.) to see how big and varied this can be.)

But for our purposes, we can narrow this definition down a bit. When we talk about culture in terms of rhetorical context, we refer mainly to ideas and arts that influence a text. Let’s go ahead and add the technologythat influences a text, too.

Social, historical, and cultural context can seem pretty abstract and distant when we’re trying to figure out how they influence a specific text. It can be easier instead to think of rhetorical context in terms of ideology.

What is ideology? Ideology is any system of values and beliefs that determine how people behave and perceive the world around them.

write the purpose of this article

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I have presentation and I have to talk abut the purpose of this article .

PURPOSE:

1.) Why is the author writing this article? What is the author hoping to accomplish by writing this article? How do you know the author is trying to accomplish this?

2.) What are some of the purposes that the author(s) are writing for? Which of the 5 following purposes is the author writing for: to inform, to interpret, to persuade, to entertain, to express feelings? There is usually more than one purpose present, make sure to explain each purpose the author is writing for.

write 1-1/12 pages total about their respective element/elements and present to the class. You must do the analysis for EACH article (e.g., if you are “subject” you analyze subject for both articles). You can refer to PAGES 5-9 in your WRITE NOW text or to the following website http://slideplayer.com/slide/9768204/ if you’d like more info.

Bibliography

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First Steps

In preparation for this assignment, complete the following activities

Assignment Directions

  • Using your informative speech topic, access the SFCC library website and the internet to find 3 sources you can use for your speech (they need to be at least 2 different types – i.e. not all websites or not all newspaper articles).
  • In the textbox below or a word processing document, type the sources in the proper APA bibliography style format. For assistance, use the following bibliography website links listed above.
  • After listing the source, assess the value of each article/book for your speech. In a PARAGRAPH (1 per source),discuss how useful the source will be? Why? and What specifically will you use from the source? (list the actual quote, statistic, graph, etc. that you might use in your speech)
  • Remember to pay attention to details like: hanging indent, double-spacing, capitalization and italics rules. Also, spell check and proofread your assignment.

Contracts

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FACTS:

Adam grew up in a poor neighborhood with the dream of opening his own “rib joint.” After graduating from culinary school, Adam met Bill, who was looking for new ventures in which to invest. Bill was impressed with Adam’s drive, and the two entered into an oral agreement whereby Bill agreed to open a rib joint called, “Adam’s Ribs”, if Adam won a gold medal at a rib cook-off to be held the following month. Bill also agreed that he would sell the restaurant to Adam in three years for $20,000 cash as long as Adam managed the restaurant in a manner that produced reasonable profits during the three years. Adam asked Bill to sign a written agreement, but Bill declined, telling Adam that his “word is his bond.”

Adam was a little disappointed after the rib cook-off because he won only a silver medal instead of a gold medal. Nevertheless, Bill opened “Adam’s Ribs” anyway, and without further discussion, Adam began operating the restaurant. The restaurant was quite popular with the locals, and one month before the three-year period was to expire, Adam approached Bill about the $20,000 payment. Bill acknowledged his earlier agreement, but refused to accept the proffered $20,000, claiming that the restaurant was producing too great a profit.

  • Discuss whether or not there is a valid contract between Adam and Bill. In your answer, make sure you address ALLthe requirements of a contract (ie – Offer, Acceptance, Consideration, Capacity, and Legality) and any other legal issues we discussed in class. (12 points)(2 points each)
  • If you were Adam’s attorney, what are your arguments that the contract should be enforced? (4 points)(2 points each)
  • If you were Bill’s attorney, what are your arguments that the contract should not be enforced? (4 points)(2 points each)

Pros and Cons of DSM Diagnosis, assignment 2 help (304 pages)

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Assignment 2: Pros and Cons of DSM Diagnosis

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) was originally developed in 1952 to help doctors and counselors across the country standardize the classifications of mental disorders in the American population. Throughout the intervening years, the DSM has gone through several revisions, establishing specific diagnostic criteria for each disorder listed, and revising disorders as more was understood about their origins, symptoms, and treatments. The DSM III (1980) marks the point when substance use disorders were moved to a category of their own, separate from personality disorders. Today, the current DSM lists the diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders.

While these standardized diagnostic practices have been in use for more than sixty years, there are some pros and cons in the use of the DSM diagnoses of substance use disorders in the assessment of clients.

Complete the following requirements:

  • Evaluate, in detail, the pros and cons of using DSM diagnoses as the primary classification structure for clients with substance use disorders.
  • Examine the assessment types used to diagnose clients with substance use. Choose two of these assessments that would not only help to diagnose the substance use disorder, but would also assess the whole person. Explain them fully.
  • Compare and contrast the two assessments chosen regarding how they will evaluate the whole person and not just the specific DSM diagnostic criteria.
  • Justify the value of using assessments that evaluate the whole person rather than just the specific DSM diagnostic criteria.

Use scholarly resources to support your work.

Write a 3–4 page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of resources.

Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M2_A2.doc. For example, if your name is John Smith, your document will be named SmithJ_M2_A2.doc.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria

Maximum Points

Evaluated the pros and cons of using DSM diagnoses as the primary classification structure for clients with substance use disorders.

30

Chose two of the assessment types used to diagnose clients with substance use that would not only help to diagnose the substance use disorder, but would also assess the whole person, and fully explained them.

30

Justified the value of using assessments that evaluate the whole person rather than just the specific DSM diagnostic criteria.

18

Supported positions using scholarly resources.

14

Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

8

Total:

100


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Research Topics with Explanation, english assignment help

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Read through the list of research
topics (located in the Appendix), or select your Topic/Topics with the list below,

on which to write a research paper. Select three (3) topics that interest you most and identify two (2) credible sources for each topic. Note: This is one (1) of several parts that will build toward a final draft of your persuasive writing research paper.

Write a one to two (1-2) page paper in which you:

  1. Explain the reason for selecting topic one (1), identify the audience, and provide a preliminary thesis statement. 
  2. Explain the reason for selecting topic two (2), identify the audience, and provide a preliminary thesis statement. 
  3. Explain the reason for selecting topic three (3), identify the audience, and provide a preliminary thesis statement. 
  4. Identify and document six (6) credible sources (two (2) for each topic) that you would expect to use. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting guidelines:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • 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. 

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Recognize the elements and correct use of a thesis statement. 
  • Associate the features of audience, purpose, and text with various genres.
  • Recognize correct APA documentation and reasons to document and avoid plagiarism.  
  • Write clearly and concisely about selected topics using proper writing mechanics.  
  • Use technology and information resources to research selected issues for this course.

1) Should taxes on people making over
$250,000 a year be changed?

2) Should Transportation Security (TSA)
regulations be changed?

3) Should regulations for home schools be
changed?

4) Should funding for the U.S. space
program be changed?

5) Should changes be made to the
regulations for foods that are served in public schools?

6) Should changes be made to regulations
for mental health drugs for minors?

7) Should regulations be changed regarding
genetically altering plants and/or animals?

8) Should the Family and Medical Leave Act
be changed?

9) Should taxes on alcohol and tobacco be
increased to help pay for rising medical costs?

10) Should regulations regarding the use of
cell phones while driving be standardized?

11) Should the instant replay used in the
NFL be applied to other sports?

12) Should regulations regarding payment of
college athletes be changed?

13) Should minors who commit violent crimes
be tried as adults?

14) Should child welfare regulations be
changed?

15) Should DUI (driving under the
influence) laws be changed?

16) Should sex offender registration laws
be changed?

17) Should laws governing student laws be
changed?

18) Should laws governing nursing homes be
changed?

19) Should children of parents who do not
allow them to be vaccinated be allowed to attend public school?

20) Should unemployment regulations and
benefits be changed?

21) Should rules requiring all members of a
jury to agree for conviction be changed?

22) Should financial incentives be offered
to high school students to perform well on standardized tests?

23) Should the government offer tax credits
for the purchase of hybrid or alternative energy vehicles?

24) Should the U.S. Government prohibit
companies from outsourcing jobs to people in foreign countries that do not
have unions and / or fair labor laws?

25) Should the U.S. government provide
financial assistance to people whose retirement funds were invested in the
stock of companies that may have used unethical accounting practices (e.g.,
Enron, Arthur Andersen, etc.)?

26) Should colleges and universities expel
students who are caught cheating on exams and / or plagiarizing their
homework assignments?

27) Should the U.S. prohibit trade with
countries that have poor records on human rights?

28) Should vehicles (cars, trucks, vans,
SUVs) be required to have backup cameras?

29) Should all U.S. students be required to
take four years of foreign language in high school?

30) Should the state and / or federal
government provide subsidies to organic farmers?

31) Should all states require motorcyclists
and passengers to wear helmets?

32) Should state and local governments
provide health insurance only for retirees who have served 20 years in
government service?

33) Should your state or local government
enact different laws regarding certain animals (e.g., pit bulls)?

RE:Dispostional… Theory Paper_4

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Dispositional,
Biological and Evolutionary Theory Paper

Write a 1,250- to 1,500 word paper in which you do the following:

  • Describe the differences between dispositional and evolutionary or biological personality theories.
  • Discuss the strengths and limitations of dispositional and evolutionary or biological personality theories as they apply to behavior.
  • Describe how dispositional and evolutionary or biological personality theories affects an individual’s personality.
  • Explain how dispositional and evolutionary or biological personality theories influences interpersonal relationships.
  • Discuss the Big Five personality test and how it is used to study personality.

Include a minimum of three scholary, academic, peer-reviewed sources that extend past the textbook.  The textbook cannot be used as a primary source. 

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Use the following link to write a short essay based on the instructions posted below

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Link: https://www.aclu.org/issues/racial-justice/race-an…

While viewing this site, you will explore the controversial issue of racial profiling. Read at least one of the many interesting articles on the topic. Be sure to include the title of the article that you chose to do your essay on.

Use an example from your research on this site to describe racial profiling in law inforcement. What are some methods that can be used to prevent racial profiling?

Please use simple grammar as my first language is not English.

APA format is not necessary for this assignment however provide the link for the website below and state the article that you have chosen from the website.