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Option #2: Reflecting on Ethics

Read the article by Bobek, Dalton, Daugherty, Hageman, & Radtke (2017), An Investigation of Ethical Environments of CPAs: Public Accounting versus Industry. ( I have attached PDF )

  1. Describe and evaluate the article in view of small and large accounting audit environments.
  2. Discuss the research questions in the paper.
  3. Elaborate on the method of the research—quantitative or qualitative?
  4. What were the conclusions of the research?
  5. What were the limitations of the research?
  6. Was the conclusion in line with ethical absolutism and relativism theory? Why or why not?

Describe and evaluate the article in view of small and large accounting audit environments. Discuss the research questions in the paper. Elaborate on the method of the research—quantitative or qualitative? What were the conclusions of the research? What were the limitations of the research? Was the conclusion in line with ethical absolutism and relativism theory? Why or why not?

Requirements:

  • Your written paper should be 4-5 pages in length not counting the title and reference pages, which you must include.
  • Use terms, evidence, and concepts from class readings, including professional business language.
  • You need to cite at least three sources for this assignment, outside of the textbook. The CSU-Global Library is a great place to find resources.
  • Your paper must be formatted according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA.
  • If you need assistance with your writing style, start with the links under the Research Help and Writing Help tabs on the CSU-Global Library’s homepage.

Review the Module 1 Critical Thinking rubric for full details on how you will be graded on this assignment.

Option #1: Self-Concept and Consumption: Consumption Biography

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Option #1: Self-Concept and Consumption: Consumption Biography

Create a presentation that focuses on self-concept and consumption. You may use MS PowerPoint, Prezi, Keynote, or any other presentation software you are comfortable using.

For this assignment, you’ll create a consumption biography. Using a camera or smartphone, take photos of five of your favorite possessions. These can range from shoes to cars to houses to jewelry to skis to crockpots and so forth.

For each possession, describe what is says about:

  • Your personality
  • Your sense of self—this can relate to any of these: ideal, actual, torn, looking-glass
  • Self-image congruence—does this possession match some aspect of your self-image?
  • Brand loyalty—are you loyal to this brand?

Finally, synthesize your findings about these possessions and what they say about your consumer behavior.

Your presentation must be 8-10 slides (does not include title or reference slides). Include well-written speaker notes and informative graphics, and format according to CSU-Global Guide to Writing & APA. Include at least four scholarly references in addition to the course textbook. The CSU-Global Library is a good place to find these references.

Persuasive Preparation Outline

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Persuasive Preparation Outline (50 points)

This outline will follow a persuasive presentation structure discussed by your instructor (i.e., problem-solution, problem-cause-solution, Monroe’s motivated sequence). You must have at least credible seven sources cited in-text and listed on your works cited page.

Further guidelines:

  1. Research: Your outline must include 7 sources. These sources must support and reinforce the main ideas and claims made throughout the outline. These sources must support and reinforce the main ideas and claims made throughout the outline. They must come from credible sources, such as expert interviews, academic journals, and newspapers. The citations must have in-text citations (p. 90) and be properly formatted at the bottom.
  2. Introduction: Your introduction should gain the audience’s attention, provide a clear purpose statement, make the topic and purpose relevant to your audience, establish your credibility, and preview the main points of your presentation. The attention-getter must hook the audience and draw them into the presentation(Chapter 6: Getting People to Listen). The purpose/central idea/thesis statement should narrow the topic. For more information, see Chapter 7: Introductions and Conclusions.
  3. Body: Your structure should make sense for the presentation. It should be arranged logically to present concepts. It should have artfully-constructed transitions between ideas (pp. 144-147). There should be enough material in the body to make the presentation thorough, but not so much that it moves outside the time frame of a 6-7 minute presentation. For more information, see Chapter 8: Outlining and Organizing Speeches.
  4. Conclusion: Your conclusion should summarize your main points, make reference to your introduction if possible, and finish memorably. For more information, see Chapter 7: Introductions and Conclusions.
  5. Style: The outline should also note places where the speaker will use stories, analogies, examples, evidence, and other techniques to liven up and better engage us in the topic. For more information Chapter 5: Using Supporting Materials Effectively. Make sure your outline also features a strong combination of logical and emotional appeals. For more information, see Chapter 15: Foundations of Persuasive Speaking and Chapter 16: Persuasive Speaking Strategies.

Learning Outcome

  • Demonstrate competency in planning, preparing, and presenting effective oral presentations.

  • Persuasive Presentation (120 points)In this presentation you will attempt to persuade your classmates to adopt/quit a behavior (e.g., meatless Mondays, composting, reusable water bottles) or address a policy (e.g., Purple Line construction, paying student-athletes, student fee allocation).Presentation RequirementsTime: 6-7 minutes.Visual Aid: Required. See Chapter 11: Visual Aids.Oral Citations: Seven. For more details on credible sources and supporting materials, see Chapter 4: Gathering Material and Chapter 5: Using Supporting Materials Effectively.Speaking Notes: TBD by instructor.Learning Outcomes
    • Demonstrate competency in planning, preparing, and presenting effective oral presentations.
    • Use effective presentation techniques including presentation graphics.
    • Demonstrate effectiveness in using verbal and nonverbal language appropriate to the goal and the context of the communication.
    • Demonstrate an understanding of the role of oral communication in academic, social, and professional endeavors.
    • Demonstrate an ability to listen carefully.
    • Demonstrate skill in asking and in responding to questions.

Option #2: Survey Instrument

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Many organizations conduct employee satisfaction surveys, in hopes of better understanding the culture of the workforce, as well as areas of strengths and weaknesses. Creating a well-developed survey instrument assists organizations in collecting data that is timely, relevant, and successfully examines what needs to be analyzed.
For this 2-3 page paper assignment, please do the following:

  1. Identify an organization that you’d like to work for. Explain why you hope to work for this company and then, provide the following information about this organization:
    1. Vision/mission
    2. Strategy
    3. Product/service
    4. Business model
    5. Organizational structure
  2. Based upon research about this organization, create a survey instrument to measure overall employee satisfaction. Develop survey questions that are quantitative in nature and are easy to understand.
  3. Once you have completed your survey instrument, provide an explanation, step by step, of why you included the information that you did on the instrument. For example, if you included a section about demographic information, justify your rationale for doing so.

Written Paper
Your paper should be 2-3 pages in length, not including the title and reference pages. Ensure each component of your paper is in a single Word document for submission to the Week 4 Assignments page. Cite any sources in accordance with the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements.

discussion questions the answer for each task should be paragraph or less

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Read Chapter 7 in our text (SWC, 2013) on the “policy triad” and the National Security Council. Review National Security Presidential Memorandum 4 (NSPM-4), issued April 4, 2017, available at:

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/national-security-presidential-memorandum-4/

to remind yourself of how President Trump’s NSC is organized. You might also find the following report by the Congressional Research Service useful for further background and a discussion of the current NSC organization, especially pp. 7-13: https://www.everycrsreport.com/files/20170428_R44828_835030f0006306b02d406f7c4c825c2f93a2ff69.pdf. You have already identified several of the key players in the current Administration. You will need to use that information, along with other material, to respond to the following DB tasks:

TASK #1: Our textbook (SWC, 2013) uses the term “policy triad.” According to our textbook (SWC, 2013), which positions constitute the “policy triad”? Who are the officials (by name) currently occupying those positions?

TASK #2: What is the significance of the policy triad, according to our textbook (SWC, 2013)?

TASK #3: Find one recent (within the last 6 months) press article or other publication that talks about a meeting of the National Security Council or an action taken the current National Security Advisor. Write a short (not more than 10 sentences) summary of the article and include a comment on how the article relates to a point made in our textbook (SWC, 2013). Make sure you cite your source properly.

College and Wages

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Instructions:

Write 2 paragraphs explaining typical effects of graduating from college and how this may affect our wages. For your first paragraph, consider questions that appear below in 1. For your second paragraph, examine the argument that appears below in 2. Answer the questions following 2.

The following problems are tied to an article in The Washington Post, ‘The Tuition is Too Damn High, Part 2: Why college is still worth it.’

1. Our level of education can drastically affect how much we earn for our whole lives. Whether we have a little school and no degrees or a college degree can make a big difference. Describe how each level of education can impact our wages. Discuss the differences in terms of dollars per year connected to a high school diploma, some college, a two-year-degree, and four-year-degree. Does completing an associate’s degree seem worth it to you? Why? What additional costs do students likely incur by staying in school and earning the degree?

2. Consider the following argument:

If students earn college degrees, they tend to make more money.

Chris earned a college degree.

Mark did not earn a college degree.

Therefore, Chris makes more money than Mark.

Answer each of these questions: Is this argument valid or invalid? Why? What did you consider when determining whether this argument uses proper reasoning?

A Note on Writing Assignments in this Class:

The ultimate purpose of every writing submission is to clearly and correctly explain and apply philosophical material in your own words. When writing your responses, imagine that the reader is not in the class and is entirely unfamiliar with the material. If the only introduction to the topic she has was your paper, would it give her proper understanding of the issues? It is imperative that your submissions are in your own words, using sentences that you could use in conversation. Using someone else’s words, or making slight changes to words from the text or another source, do not prove that you understand this material, so explaining things yourself is vital. Submissions will be evaluated using plagiarism detection software.

Begin writing your answer in this document (but use double-spacing) and save the file in .docx format. When you are ready to turn in your work, press ‘Upload’ in the appropriate area for this assignment. Each assignment is worth 30 points. Your response should begin just below this paragraph. ¯

Diversity of Today’s Learners, Edu100 Week 1 Academic Journal help

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The USA has a rich and varied history of many different racial and cultural groups attending educational institutions that have enriched our society.  Review Chapter 2 of the Hall text, and using at least two additional peer-reviewed resources from the Ashford Library, write a 2-3 page reflection, (not including separate title and reference pages) on the diversity of today’s learners.  Please be sure to address each of the three parts of this assignment.



Part A: Include a one-page summary on the diverse populations in the USA, focusing on at least three different groups (homeless, ELL, ethnicity, gender, disabilities, low income, etc) that you know you will encounter in your community or meet in your future career/role.  Then, choose one group that you have not met but may come into contact in your future career.  How might this population affect your interactions with those first three groups in your future career? 

Part B: Why is it important to acknowledge the diversity of learners in your profession?  How will these factors affect your professional career? 

Part C: How does the information from Parts A & B shape your professional philosophy?  Explain why.  (You will have a chance to revise your professional philosophy and use it in the rough draft in Week 3 and in the final project).

The academic journal should be two-three pages, in addition to a separate title page and a separate reference page.  Format your writing as follows: MS Word, double-spaced, 12-point font, one-inch margins and APA format. Your reference page should consist of at least two outside scholarly sources and the textbook. 

To check and improve your college level writing please use the Ashford Writing Center resources at: 

To improve your APA skills in style, formatting, citing, and referencing please visit the APA Lecture in the Learning Resources tab in the left side of the course shell.

My major is in Child Development and future career will be an elementary school teacher, if that helps.

Reference for text book: Hall, G.E., Quinn, L.F., & Gollnick, D.M. (2014).  Introduction to teaching: Making a difference in student learning.  Los Angeles: Sage Publishing. 

Kerchoff’s Principles – Cryptography

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Primary Task Response:

Please provide a detailed response to the below to include specific details and examples.

Auguste Kerchoff put forth a set of guidelines in the development of new algorithms or the evaluation of existing ones. While they are not required to be followed, they are still considered to be good advice or guidance. Please explain Kerchoff’s six principles and make a case for both following them and not following them. Please use sources to support your positions.

2 Peer Response(s):

Provide some additional details apart from the primary response and their references or sources as 2 different peer responses.

This is a discussion question in Cryptography course in Information Security. Please write 300 words for the primary post and 100 words each for the 2 peer response(s). No plagiarism. References required.

Assignment 1: LASA # 2: PowerPoint Presentation

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PowerPoint Presentation

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Assignment 1: LASA # 2: PowerPoint Presentation

Utilizing the information you compiled for your literature review paper, and the feedback you received from your instructor about the literature review, prepare a 10-15 minute Power Point presentation on your topic, summarizing the key points and conclusions. Be sure to direct this presentation to an audience in the community. For example, if your paper pertained to a topic in developmental psychology, direct your presentation toward parents, or a parenting center. If your topic pertained to substance abuse, direct it toward a community service agency which may use this information for educating teens or parents about preventing drug use, or current clients about treatments and facilities available. Please state in your presentation the specific audience toward whom your presentation is aimed. Include a reference page in APA format, as well as speaker notes and an audio file with your presentation.

Your slides should provide answers to the following questions: 

  • What was your topic?
  • What question did you hope to answer by completing this literature review paper? Explain the practical implications of the conclusions of the literature review and the audience to which they are directed.
  • Given the results of your literature review, what is/are the prevailing argument(s)? In other words, which of those is supported by the existing evidence? Be sure to include full coverage of the arguments, including strengths and weaknesses of each of them, supported by your findings from reviewing the relevant articles.
  • Did the researchers consider multicultural factors in their studies? If not, what factors may be involved? What multicultural factors should future studies include?
  • What ethical issues are related to your topic and/or discussed in the studies you reviewed?
  • How do the conclusions of your literature review relate to the various specialization areas in psychology? Tie them to as many as apply from the following areas: biological, cognitive, developmental, social, personality theory, psychopathology, and applied psychology.
  • How can the conclusions of your literature review inform the population towards whom your presentation is directed? How can they apply this information to their daily lives? What advice or ‘take home message’ can you provide to your audience based on the research you reviewed?
  • What research question could you ask in order to further develop this area of study?
  • Why is your research question important and relevant to the current work being done on your topic?

Your presentation should also follow these guidelines:

  • It should be approximately 10-15 minutes in length.
  • It should be clear, concise, and professional.  Writing should be free of spelling and grammatical errors; it should conform to current APA style (including any in-text citations).
  • It should include graphs, tables, figures, or images illustrating your ideas.
  • There should be a final slide listing references in current APA style.
  • The bulk of the text should be placed in the Notes pages of each slide. Keep the amount of text on the slide, itself, to a minimum.
  • You should record an audio file of your oral presentation. You should also type the text of the speech you would give while showing these slides to an audience should be typed into the Notes area.  If you are unable to use the audio feature, the Notes text will suffice.
  • You can refer to the Power Point tips document provided in the Doc Sharing section of the course.

Submit your presentation to the M5: Assignment 1 Dropbox by Friday, May 2, 2014.

Assignment 1 Grading Criteria

Maximum Points

Describes topic and explains the practical implications of the conclusions of the literature review with clarity and detail.

Describes the audience to which the presentation is directed.

20

Revises the literature review based on feedback from the instructor.

Presentation of information is clearly focused on the specific audience.

Explains the prevailing argument(s), including their strengths and weaknesses, supported by findings from relevant articles.

Synthesizes key points established in and through the literature review.

40

Elaborates on multicultural factors relevant to the topic and to the studies reviewed.

Discusses how the findings can be extended to a more diverse population or additional multicultural factors that should be included in future studies.

40

Discusses relevant ethical issues related to the topic and to the studies reviewed.

Describes how they were or could be addressed in the research.

20
Relates the conclusions of the literature review to at least two specialization areas in psychology.

40

Applies the conclusions from the literature review to specific populations or issues.

40

Provides well-reasoned conclusions, and pointed towards areas for future research.

Provides suggestions for future work that are appropriate and have an applied focus.

36

Introduction has an opening, provides come background information, and states the topic.

Transitions between slides are present.

16

Design of presentation (i.e. background, pictures, text etc.) is clear, appropriate for the assignment, balanced and compliments both the writing and speaking throughout the presentation.

16
Any written portion (including writing on the slides and in notes) follows conventions of spelling and grammar throughout.  Errors are infrequent and do not interfere with comprehension.

24
Using APA format, accurately paraphrased, quoted, and cited in many spots throughout when appropriate or called for. Errors present are somewhat minor.

8
Total:

300


Category: Psychology

HCA_ Week 1- Discu 1 on 10 Essential Services of Public Health

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Public health services are divided into four major categories and 10 specific services.

  • Complete the worksheet, to access, click here:
    • Describe the four major categories and 10 essential services of public health and find a real-life example of each service.
    • Provide a definition for each of the four categories and 10 essential services of public health listed on the worksheet. (The definition should be approximately three to four sentences each, written in your own words.)
    • Identify via an internet search a real-life example of each of the 10 essential services. (The example may be a program, initiative, or service of a government agency, community service agency, non-profit organization, or community action group.)
    • Provide a description and brief discussion of how each example relates to the definition of the essential service.
    • Include a link to the website where you found information about each example.
  • Add a title page with the following:
    • Title of assignment
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
    • Include a reference page formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.