Classmate response to discussion post.

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Initial question:

Select an organization and discuss their competitive advantage in the context of value chain?

My response:

Competitive advantage refers to the conditions that set a company at par in terms of the quality of goods or services they offer. Some companies do significantly better than others at providing the same services as others, and this boils down to their strategies and the quality of their services. One such company is Apple. Despite there being so many technology companies, Apple stands out. It is one of the big four technology companies that includes Facebook, Google, and Amazon. Apple stands out because of its unique and quality design, brilliance in advertising, and the ability to think differently.

The one factor that makes Apple different from its competitors is its design expertise. As said by former Apple executive Tony Fadell the company has got great design principles. They aim at providing what other companies can’t. In simple terms, they are always one step ahead of their competitors when it comes to design. In his Stanford commencement speech, Steve talked about his love for calligraphy and how it inspired his thoughts about design. Steve passed on his passion to his employees and embedded the design DNA into them (Li, 2016). When it comes to design, Apple always thinks outside the box and provides what other companies can’t. They always focus on making technology better than it is by involving all the stakeholders (Thomke & Feinberg, 2009).

Another competitive advantage that Apple has is its brilliance in advertising. Most companies rely on advertising either on social media or television, but apple has invested in influencers. Instead of telling people how good their product is, they give the influential people experience so that they could market them to their followers. Apple is also self-sufficient. It owns its software, applications, and the operating system, all combined with their cloud architecture. The uniqueness in the way apple operates sets them apart with other companies.. This makes it the best in what it does as a company.

Respond to this classmates post

Thank you Brad for your insights into the Apple chain. I agree that their design expertise has given them a competitive edge. There is a sleekness and ease of usage with all of their products. In addition, Apple products are extremely interactive and easy to integrate. My sister in law recently purchased her first iphone. She has already connected herself to her other products (Mac laptop and iPad) in a way that was not possible prior to her iphone purchase. There are still technological challenges with any system but it sure does make it easier when the equipment all works in the same manner.


50 words. APA, only one reference.

Final Accounting Management Project help

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Analyze your previous submissions, and make changes as necessary to
the final paper to be prepared this week. Continue development of the
project or research with an abstract and a proposed implementation
strategy. This is the final section of the Key Assignment and should
bring together all of the aspects of the project and research in one
cohesive paper. Revise previous sections so that the entire document
flows and has a strong introduction and conclusion.

For this assignment, you will add an abstract and proposed
implementation to your research paper, which will include a detailed
description of your prevention strategy. Finally, you will further
refine the report and produce the Final Draft version. Updates may be
based on peers’ and the instructor’s feedback.

The project deliverables are the following:

  • Update the research document’s title page with a new date.
  • Update previously completed sections based on the instructor’s feedback.
  • Management Research Document
    • Review the entire document for any changes and improvements you would like to make.
    • Ensure that this final version of the document is sufficiently
      detailed to fully meet the assignment requirements for each part of the
      course.
  • New Content
    • Compilation of Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations 
      • Develop and incorporate an abstract into the final draft of the research paper.
      • Produce a final proposed plan for implementation of the solution.
      • Include a detailed prevention strategy.
  • Be sure to update your table of contents before submission.  
  • check previous work to make sure that citations are correct and use correct approaches, such as qualitative or quantitatibe methods in paper

In the novel Sula, how does Nel and Sula’s friendship show a theme of happiness?

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When the two were together, they are happy playing or looking at boys, but when they drifted apart, Nel’s perspective on happiness changed to starting a family, while Sula wanted to be more independent and sleep with a lot of men.

My teacher really wants us to analyze the meaning behind the topic we choose to answer. He wants an in-depth analysis. I would like the essay to be more than 600 words but not more than 700. I want the essay to have quotes from the novel that go along with my proposed question. I want an essay that is clear, functional/flows nicely, but also in a professional manner. This is for an AP Lit class that is treated like a quality level class, so I need a quality paper. He really wants a deeper meaning pulled from the paper. He wants us to understand what Morrison is really trying to say. I’m not exactly sure what the deeper meaning is, but I think it may be how your perspective on happiness changes based off of the people you surround yourself with.

I would like an introduction paragraph with some type of hook to go along with my essay.

I would like the conclusion to be a really good wrap up of the essay and just moving/powerful.

I know this is last minute, but the previous person who I gave this to did not do a good job at all, so please only show interest if you are willing to write an amazing paper!!

The rubric my teacher gave me is attached below.

Thank you!

psy 305 rsearch stratergy

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PSY 305 Assignment 1

1.A professor has been teaching statistics for many years.His records show that the overall mean for final exam scores is 85 with a standard deviation of 10.He believes that this year’s class is superb to the previous classes.The mean for the 40 students is 90.

  • What is the null hypothesis?
  • What is the research hypothesis?
  • Is this a one or two tailed hypothesis?
  • Which test should you use? Why?
  • Calculate the appropriate statistical test.
  • What is the critical value for α = .05?
  • What do you conclude?

2. A researcher gives a group of participants (n = 15) a memory technique to use.He finds that they remember on average 20 words (sample standard deviation = 3) while the average number of words remembered in the population is 15.

  • What is the null hypothesis?
  • What is the research hypothesis?
  • Is this a one or two tailed hypothesis?
  • Which test should you use?Why?
  • Calculate the appropriate statistical test.
  • What is the critical value for α = .05?
  • What do you conclude?

3.What is the difference between a z-test and a t-test (i.e., when would you use each one)

Wealthy and developing nations critique discussion, writing homework help

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Wealthy and developing nations should work together to improve cybersecurity because the Internet is something that can be used for economic growth, education and information. Wealthy and developing nations each need their own cybersecurity workforce who should then partner with each other to improve cybersecurity for the nations.

The following are three important reasons why developing nations should have their own cybersecurity workforce:

  1. Conducive to social and economic growth – Business and social existence is dependent on IT and societies are built on the strength of their cyber capabilities. Business development is dependent on the trust of the population and the foundation of consumer trust is dependability. Dependability is built around being able to protect sensitive data and ensure safety of owner sensitive information.
  2. Critical Infrastructure – Critical infrastructure is very important to all societies and the life span and quality of critical infrastructure requires healthy cyber programs. Internal sources of upkeep can ensure a developing nation has full control over the efforts of protecting these services.
  3. Cost Effective – a developing nation may not be financially prepared to pay for outsourced cybersecurity functions

number 2.

Introduction

The internet touches pretty much about everything we come in contact with now on a daily basis. The difference between wealthy nations and developing nations is not that great when it comes to how much of the internet is being touched by them. Wealthy nations for the most part have a cybersecurity workforce in place, but developing countries often times do not have one or one that is suffering from growing pains. Initiatives such as the Global Forum on Cyber Expertise is one element that may help developing countries through their growing pains and become cyber resilient (GFCE, n.d.)

Developing Nation Cybersecurity Workforce

Developing nations have a dire need for cybersecurity forces due a couple of very important facts. Most of the attacks come from beyond the borders of wealthy nations (Raywood, 2013). The developing nations are housing cybercriminals even though they may not know it. Developing countries that are weak at their core in regards to cybersecurity, do not stand much of a chance of keeping data safe and secure about their operations and citizens (Raywood, 2013). Lastly, there is a need for businesses in these countries to be able to operate safely in order to grow the gross domestic product of the said country (Raywood, 2013).

Risk to Wealthy Nations

Wealthy nations have a lot to lose when it comes to infrastructure and gross domestic product. What is the risk that these nations take on when they do not help developing countries in their pursuit of cybersecurity? One risk is that a trusted digital environment for growth and wellness of their country may be at risk (Gelvanovska, 2013). Stronger countries need to grow and expand their reach. Doing this with developing countries is the key to success. If the smaller countries have a weaker cyber resilience posture, then that is very strong risk. The ability to have an adopted multi-national framework of cyber security policies is also at risk (Gelvanovska, 2013). Each country would have their own framework to go off of and no commonality would be found as a risk due to this fact. Lastly, not having the ability to standup a “multilateral financial institution” with developing countries would be devastating (Gelvanovska, 2013). For wealthy nations, having their financial transactions secure are paramount and if a developing country is weak in that area, then business may not flow as they would like.

Conclusion

The collaboration between wealthy nations and developing nations is a two-way street. Both can incur risks and benefits from having or not having a cybersecurity collaborative initiative in place. Wealthy nations have the responsibility to provide guidance and funding assistance to smaller countries in hopes of coming to a common framework. Developing countries have the obligation to commit to the work needed in standing up their own cybersecurity workforce.

References:

Gelvanovska, N. (2013, November 19). Multilateral Cooperation in Promoting a Safe and Secure Global Internet. Retrieved September 20, 2016, from http://blogs.worldbank.org/ic4d/multilateral-coope…

GFCE. (n.d.). Vision and ambition. Retrieved September 20, 2016, from http://www.thegfce.com/about/contents/vision

Raywood, D. (2013, July 03). Developing nations are facing security challenges as they enter the cyber age. Retrieved September 20, 2016, from http://www.scmagazineuk.com/developing-nations-are…

Research Designs: A Critical Element for a Credible Nursing Practice

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For the introduction section, summarize:
The need for nursing research.
The importance for nurses to understand the basic principles of research.
The purpose of your paper.
For the Quantitative Research section summarize:
The importance of quantitative research.
One type of quantitative design; explain one important feature of this type of design.
How quantitative research can help improve nursing practice.
For the Qualitative Research section summarize:
The importance of qualitative research.
One type of qualitative design; explain one important feature of this type of design.
How qualitative research can help improve nursing practice.
For the Research Sampling section summarize:
What is sampling and why is sampling important.
One sampling strategy used in quantitative research.
One other sampling strategy that you learned.
For the Credible Nursing Practice section, summarize:
How research can help to make nursing practice safe.
Why research is critical for creating an evidence-based nursing practice.
For the Conclusion section summarize:
Short, concise, thorough summary of the main points of the paper.
The assignment should be 3-4 pages in length not including the title page and reference page.

Career Review Paper

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Career Review Paper

You will write an APA-style review paper whose topic is the particular area of specialization in psychology that is of most relevance to the occupation you would like to eventually enter. (Counseling, because I would like to become a family and marriage counselor)

The body of this paper—not including the title page and reference section—will be at least ten pages long, and will be organized into the following sections:

  1. A title page that includes a running head, the title of your paper, your name, and your institutional affiliation
  2. A discussion of the following:
    • The history of this area including its relationship to other areas of psychology and/or other academic disciplines
    • Two of this area’s psychological theories that are relevant to the work.
    • Two of the research methods that researchers in this area commonly use to gather data and test hypotheses
    • A description of two empirical studies from the professional literature of this area and an explanation how the results of each of these studies can or have been used to promote human welfare. The studies must come from a peer-reviewed journal.
    • A specific occupation in this area that you plan to eventually enter; an accurate description of this occupation, the tasks a person in this occupation is required to perform; and a list of the specific types of knowledge, skills, and characteristics (i.e., work styles) a person needs in order to be successful in this occupation. The information for this section must be gathered from O*NET(http://online.onetcenter.org/)or a similarly credible source that has been approved by the instructor
    • An explanation of how you have used specific curricular (e.g., classes) and extracurricular (e.g., internships) opportunities during your undergraduate education to accomplish the knowledge, skills, and characteristics you identified in the previous section.

3. A reference section containing at least five scholarly references (Do not use generic dictionaries/encyclopedias and use only Web sites ending in .edu, .org, or .gov.) Textbooks should not be used as part of the required sources.

Group Discussion

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Group Discussion Board Forum 3

(In preparation for this discussion question, make sure to read the course materials for Modules/Weeks 5–6: McMinn chapters 3–6, and lectures weeks 5–6)

Discussion Question: The lectures in the Reading & Study folder as well as McMinn discussed guidelines for the use of prayer and Scripture in your counseling. However, the course materials also suggested some “cautions” or possible negative impacts when using these spiritual interventions. Read the following case and discuss the following questions. What guidelines from the lectures/McMinn apply to this case? What would you proactively do? What would you not do in using prayer and Scripture with Danielle? From the course materials, what are the most important points to keep in mind when counseling clients like this?

Case Study

Danielle was the product of a highly chaotic home in which the mother was addicted to drugs and abused alcohol on a daily basis. The four children in the home were removed by Child Protective Services and placed in foster care; Danielle was five at the time of foster care placement. She never knew her father. The foster family was “religious” and took Danielle and her 5 foster-siblings to church each Sunday. At home, the foster father had little emotional interaction with the children—Danielle would later say that he was “in it just for the money.” The foster mother seemed overwhelmed with the responsibility of the children and would use excessive corporal punishment for slight infractions. During the beatings, the foster mother would recite verses such as Ephesians 6:1 and then would require the children to memorize passages that seemed to justify the harsh treatment. Danielle, now in middle school, was referred to the Christian social services agency where you are a therapist. She has exhibited both verbal and physical outbursts at school. You are eager to show Danielle that God loves her and can help her with her problems. For her part, Danielle seems pretty disinterested in “religion.”

Finally, although this case refers to a “Christian” social services agency, also briefly review what you can and cannot do if this were a public services setting, with regard to expressing your beliefs and faith.

Replies: In your responses to at least 2 classmates, ELIMINATE simple “I agree” statements, but rather identify what you might disagree with in your classmates’ response. Where might your classmates have strengthened their points? What else could they have added in their suggestions to Danielle’s case?

First reply:

Amy Elrod

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COLLAPSE

Danielle’s remark about being less than interested in religion is probably due to the fact that her foster mother twists the Scriptures to suit her physical abuse of the children. I couldn’t imagine wanting to learn more about a God that condones beating children! However, knowing what I do of God, this idea is completely asinine. I would explain this to Danielle and see if I could get her to agree to incorporate Scripture and Biblical meditation into our sessions. I would pray for Danielle silently during session or after the session was complete. As learned in our reading, Scripture can be (and should be) used to build a healthy sense of self, a healthy sense of need, and healthy relationships (Brewer, n.d.) Through Scriptural references, Danielle would be able to see a more positive foundational world view, one of hope and not fear or condemnation from a loving God. However, it would be important for me to keep my humility in check and to not be overbearing or make her feel as if she were hearing a sermon. As an integration of Scripture and CBT, I would use Scriptural verses and positive affirmations in meditation to help Danielle change her faulty thinking both of herself and God the Father. Adversely, it would be imperative for me to ask Danielle why she is acting out at school even though my assumption would be that the abuse she has sustained has affected the emotional functioning of her brain development. Making Danielle feel as if I am empathetic to her situation is extremely important since she probably has little trust for authority figures because of her care giver’s abuse and foster dad’s negligence. Just as Danielle’s foster mother made her memorize Scriptures concerning the ‘validity’ of the abuse, I would have Danielle memorize and reflect on verses concerning the significance of children to our Heavenly Father. Like Matthew 18:6 that says, If anyone causes one of these little ones-those who believe in Me- to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea or Psalm 127:3, Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from Him.

I would coordinate with Danielle’s school teachers to assist with the problem behaviors and make sure that progress was being made or create a new treatment plan if behaviors continued to be negative. I would also coordinate with the school counselor to ensure that Danielle had someone she could go and talk to if her emotions became too much on a given day. I would meet with the appropriate staff to set up and 504 plan for Danielle. I would request family meetings with Danielle’s foster mother. If she refused and the corporal punishment continued, I would file a report for physical abuse with the Department of Children’s Services. Even though it is extremely unacceptable, I feel as if foster mom is crying out for help in her own way by over-punishing the children and would benefit from therapy. On the other hand, Danielle and her siblings’ well being is top priority.

If neither Danielle nor her foster mother were accepting of a spiritual aspect to therapy, I would use CBT and the METAMORPH grid, without the spiritual component, in therapy for Danielle. I would refer the foster mother to parenting training classes to help her see that her behavior is detrimental to the emotional and physical development of the children. It is critical for foster mom to know the consequences of her actions in order to change her behavior (Brewer, n.d.). Repeated physical abuse to children can cause toxic stress. “The defining aspects of toxic stress are thus that it is severe and chronic and that the child does not have an adult to help her or him regulate her or his stress response and choose appropriate behavioral responses” (Gershoff, 2016). Since Danielle’s brain structure has already been altered by her consistent fight or flight responses, behavioral modification and regulation of emotions will be part of her treatment plan in therapy.

Brewer, G., & Peters, C. (n.d.). COUN 506, Week 5, Lectures 1 & 2. Week 6, Lecture 1: The Bible in Christian Counseling & Prayer and the Christian Counselor. [PowerPoint]. Lynchburg, VA: Liberty University Online.

Gershoff, E.T. (2016). Should parents’ physical punishment of children be considered a source of toxic stress that affects brain development?. Family Relations, Vol. 65, Issue 1. Pps. 151-162. DOI: 10.1111/fare.12177.

Second reply:

Lc Berry

Discussion 3

COLLAPSE

The issue of incorporating religion in therapy has influenced numerous studies evaluating the positive effects of such techniques. However, the incorporation of the spiritual problems in counseling has, in some instances, encountered resistance. Some clients could he holding a negative perspective towards the doctrine and religious individuals. In the case scenario, Danielle grew up in a chaotic and secular setting and was adopted in a highly spiritual foster home. The character now depicts challenging behavior because of her verbal and physical outbursts at school. One of the factors that could contribute to such trends is the confusion the occurred because of being transferred or growing up in significantly different environments. The harsh experiences of the foster home could have contributed to the loss of interest in religion because she perceived it as a punitive tool instead of a mechanism for promoting healing.

Although some clients may hold stereotypical perspectives towards religion, it is hard to deny the critical position of doctrine within the counseling contexts. The theoretical perspective or orientation of clients could determine whether they explore the issues of religion and spirituality during the counseling sessions. According to Passmore (2003), psychodynamic therapists advise against the mention of God or religion during therapy. They argue that such an approach would disrupt the ability of patients to develop adequate personal beliefs and representations of God. Conversely, the cognitive-behavioral therapists advocate the mention and discussion of spirituality in counseling to increase the wellness and health outcomes of clients.

The best approach for handling non-religious clients would be implicit integration, where the counselor does not initiate conversations about doctrine. However, the therapist discusses such issues if the client rises or wishes to address them. The primary objective of the counselor would be the promotion of the patient’s wellbeing and the implementation of customized interventions that would promote quick recovery. Therefore, it would be advisable to avoid the conversations leading to religious discourses to increase the confidence and trust with the client (Ross, Kennedy, & Macnab, 2015). Over time, the therapist could help the client to explore the issues of religion and their spirituality as they become more open and willing to discuss such matters. Therapists should be aware of their clients’ values through different techniques, such as formal assessments and observation during the regular counseling process. This approach would enable therapists to guide the clients to explore their meanings regarding religion and spirituality instead of dwelling on generalizations and assumptions that are based on subjective evaluation of doctrine.

References

Passmore, N. L. (2003). Religious issues in counselling: are Australian psychologists “dragging the chain”? Australian Psychologist, 38(3), 183-192.

Ross, J. J., Kennedy, G. A., & Macnab, F. (2015). The effectiveness of spiritual/religious interventions in psychotherapy and counselling. A Review of the Recent Literature. Melbourne.

ethics in pyschology

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Case Study

Directions:

  • Read the case study provided and identify all three of the ethical dilemmas presented.
  • Describe the nature and all dimensions of the three ethical issues.
  • Identify the ethical code numbers and definitions of each issue presented using both the APA and ACA codes.
  • Discuss alternative courses of action that could be taken by the counselor to rectify each dilemma.
  • Describe the implications of each alternative action; lay out the limitations and advantages of each alternative considered.
  • Choose one course of action and provide a justification for this selection.
  • Describe the ethical decision-making model (from your course materials) you used throughout the process to arrive at a final decision (i.e., Forrester-Miller and Davis). Make sure you outline each step.

You will be graded on the process you used to arrive at your recommendations and the reasoning behind picking a specific recommendation (and not the actual recommendation itself).

You should utilize and cite at least two peer-reviewed journal articles to include in your research.

The body of the paper should be no less than 5 pages in length. Your paper should be double-spaced, in 12 point Times New Roman font, with normal 1-inch margins, written in APA style, and free of typographical and grammatical errors. It should include a title page with a running head, an abstract, and a reference page.

LEG200 3 seperate assignments

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FIRST ASSIGNMENT

TORTS- For this unit, watch torts in action and give an oral presentation on your findings. Go to any place of business (perhaps if you have a part-time job or an internship), or use our Lynn University campus for this assignment. Then, find FOUR potential tort issues that you see.

Next, complete a formal outline of your oral presentation, including, for each potential tort, an explanation of (1) facts and the potential injury which may occur and the specific tort which may be involved, (2) legal elements of that tort, (3) application of those elements to the facts; (4) your potential questioning of the validity of legal defenses to that tort actions.

For example, you may notice water puddling in the bathroom. Explain how a person could slip, fall and be injured. Note that injury could trigger negligence. Specify the four elements of negligence and specifically apply the elements of the tort to the facts. Complete the analysis by examining potential defenses to the tort of negligence and why that, in your opinion, would not apply. Submit that formal outline to the professor.

In class, you will present your findings in an oral presentation of 8-10 minutes, using 8-10 PowerPoint or Prezi slides. Start by completing a speaking outline for your presentation based on your findings and your formal outline. You shall be graded according to the Dialogues of Learning Oral Communication Grading Rubric, attached. This project is 15% of your grade.

SECOND ASSIGNMENT

BUSINESS ENTITIES- Kelly and Karla were roommates at Lynn University and graduated last May. While on a post-graduation celebration trip to Costa Rica, the two women began exploring the idea of opening a restaurant on South Beach in Miami, Florida. Neither has any previous experience in starting or operating a restaurant, but both have extensive connections in the Miami-Dade area because of the many friends they made while attending Lynn. They intend to attract health-minded, college-age students to their new restaurant, The SoBe Health Hut. Kelly and Karla agree that each will invest equally in terms of time and money. However, in addition to these equal contributions, another $100,000 is essential for the restaurant to succeed.

1) Explain the key elements of – and the differences between — a sole proprietorship, a general partnership, a limited liability partnership, and a corporation. (65%)

2) What type of the above four business entities is best suited for The SoBe Health Hut and why? In your answer, explain who will manage the store and what personal liabilities will Kelly and Karla face and why? (35%)

You shall be graded on your complete and proper explanations, research and language usage, all as noted below. The report must be no more than 1,000 words and is to be submitted in typed, double-spaced form. A report that does not follow this form will be deducted per the grading rubric. This project is 15% of your overall grade.

THIRD ASSIGNMENT

IP- Andy King owns a small sandwich shop in Boca Raton, Florida. The shop is called “Andy The Burger King” and has been open for about one month.

Andy sells typical “burger place” food, including hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, french fries, onion rings, sodas and milkshakes. As a nod to his Cuban heritage – his mother was born in Havana – he also sells Cuban sandwiches in two sizes: “The Regular” and “The Whopper.”

In his shop, Andy enjoys playing a variety of music over the speaker system. Generally, he plays whatever music he recently bought on his own and downloaded to his iTunes account. Lately, his favorite to play for his customers has been “Night Visions,” an album by the band Imagine Dragons.

Andy receives two letters in the mail. The first is from the Burger King Corporation, demanding that he cease and desist the use of the name of his restaurant and the name of the large Cuban sandwich. The second is from Broadcast Music, Inc., on behalf of Imagine Dragons, advising that he must pay royalty fees to the band or stop playing the music. Both companies write that if action is not taken immediately, they will sue Andy.

What are the basics for each potential lawsuit, what are the legal analysis (including the “elements” of each legal claim) that each plaintiff (Burger King and BMI/Imagine Dragons) could use to make its argument, what defenses could Andy use, and how do you think that each case would be decided in court?

You shall be graded on your complete and proper explanations, research and language usage, all as noted below. The report must be submitted in typed, double-spaced form. A report that does not follow this form will be deducted per the grading rubric. This project is 15% of your overall grade