Case is 1.2, on page 130. Intriguing history and how Cuba arrived

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There are three homework assignments in this class which consist or a review of a case drawn out of the textbook. Use the case as a basis for doing additional research on the topic. Use the case questions as a jumping-off point for your discussion. Do not simply answer the questions, but elaborate on the point that the questions ask to be addressed. Weave your answers into an essay responding to the topics in the case. Use the essay rubric in the Grading Rubrics folder as your guideline while you develop your case essay. Use APA style and formatting to compose the 600-800-word case essay. Please seek to add 3-4 additional business-related journal articles or trade-based resources for support. The word count excludes any charts and graphs and your reference list.

This week’s case is 1.2, on page 130. It is intriguing history and shows how Cuba arrived, and its future.

Essays and (Research) Papers Grading Rubric

For example, this rubric will be used to grade your cases.

Essay & (Research) Paper Grading Rubric

Dimension

Criteria

Weight

Score

1.Conceptual Understanding & Critical Thinking

The essay/paper directly addresses the assigned topic and provides a thoughtful answer to each question demonstrating critical thinking and a sound understanding of the issues.

30%

30

2.Integration of Scripture and additional Text/ Resources

Writing is supported with Scripture as well as with course text and unassigned materials (at least 1 external resource in essays, 2 in papers and 3 in research papers).

15%

15

3. Application/ Personal Experience

The essay/paper provides integration and application of course theories and principles and relates to personal experience when appropriate.

15%

15

4. Innovation/ originality

The essay/paper demonstrates original innovative ideas and insights.

10%

10

5. Organization

The essay/paper is well-organized, including cover and reference pages, an introduction, summary, smooth transitions between topics, and logically developed paragraphs.

10%

10

6. Grammar/ Writing Style

The essay/paper employs correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling, and appropriate word choices. In-text and after-text references are documented appropriately using APA style.

10%

10

7. Length

The essay/paper is the appropriate length, within the specified range.

10%

10

Late Points:

-10

0

TOTAL:

100

Comments:

Global Business, 4thEdition (Cengage Learning US, 2017). Mike Peng. ISBN: 9781305500891.

400-600 words

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Some of the ramifications of social change in the United States include an influx of women into the workplace, same-sex marriage, an increased number of interracial marriages, online dating, and an increase in the number of children born outside of wedlock. What about the extensive use of body ink today? In the 1950s and 1960s, people sporting tattoos on their arms (much less their entire bodies) were stereotyped as trashy or up to no good. Today, acceptance is widespread, and it is common to see body art.

The list below briefly describes some recent social changes. Choose 1 that you may have difficulty accepting, and explain why. Note: If there is a different social change that you want to discuss, please consult your instructor.

  • Interracial marriage
  • Women in the military
  • Same-sex marriage
  • Adoption of children by same-sex couples
  • Females as the family breadwinners
  • Paternity leave for fathers
  • Disintegration of the traditional family

Now, take an opposing viewpoint to the change you discussed, and prepare an argument as if you supported it. For example, if you oppose same-sex marriage, what might someone who supports it say? Does this perspective help you understand why someone would be in favor of same-sex marriage? Note: You must support your argument by including at least 2 academic resources.

Social change can be slow, but it is inevitable. Choose 1 facet of modern society with which you still have not adjusted, and respond to the following questions:

  • How would you deal with someone who has embraced that lifestyle if you were to encounter him or her at your next job?
  • How do you think you might approach work and life differently? Be honest and specific.

Label Analysis (ASSIGNMENT)

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Choose a food label from a food/beverage item that you frequently consume and answer the following questions using your product label.

  1. What is the Product Name:
  2. What is the primary ingredient in this product?
  3. What is the serving size?
  4. How many servings do you consume of this product?
  5. How many Calories does one serving of this product provide?
  6. Look at the nutrients you should limit (saturated fat and sodium).
    1. What is the %DV for saturated fat and sodium?
    2. What does this tell you about your product?
  7. Look at the “Get Enough of These” (dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals) nutrients
    1. What is the %DV for dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals?
    2. What does this tell you about your product?
  8. Using the information on the food label, describe how this product fits into a healthy diet.

Discover Politics #3: Public School Funding

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OBJECTIVE: Public school finance in Texas is a complex and emotional issue for many residents. On one hand, there are those who support local control over anything else. Others point to a system that is flawed in favor of wealthier districts over lower-income districts. The state has tried to address this issue multiple times to find solutions that are both constitutional and equitable. Every time they do, the plan is challenged in court as someone argues it is illegal or unconstitutional (per the TX constitution). The main objective here is to learn more about why education funding is so problematic.

WHAT TO DO: Your task is to watch the three videos in this folder and answer a set of questions. There are 5 questions worth 2 points each. Be sure to answer each IN YOUR OWN WORDS (don’t just mimic the exact words of the video/transcript) and do so in at least 7 complete sentences (don’t be lazy!). You should create a word file that answers the questions and upload it to this dropbox. Here are your questions:

Video #1: Texas School Finance Overview- (https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=0w96z0BwyxA)

1) This video is from 2011 and gives an overview of school finance. It discusses the 2005 plan that was found unconstitutional by the State Supreme Court. Why was the 2005 plan found unconstitutional? What did the legislature do in response with HB1 (be specific)? What was the outcome in terms of funding levels for schools (deficits) in 2006? Beyond 2011, what kind of cuts were expected to districts and for how long?

Video #2: Texas Supreme Court and School Funding ( https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=ZFMX2vgrurw&t=38s )

2) This video is from 2016 and briefly mentions the court challenges due to the actions taken in HB1 (previous video). What was the court’s decision regarding the constitutionality of the current plan? What was the court’s reasoning for this decision? Gerry Birnberg (the guy on the panel) and makes a point about the quality of education. What does he say? What does Jacquie Baly say in response regarding funding?

Video #3: Can Texas System Save Failing School Districts ( https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=_eXYCERxBdo )

3) This video focuses on the impact of funding gaps on struggling districts. Which district is the main focus of the investigation? What is one thing that the superintendent (Ernest Singleton) had to do to save funds for the district? Why does he say this was necessary? What does it mean when a district is “failing academically”?

4) TEA has set eleven areas of improvement for Premont. What will happen if they cannot meet these standards? How many other districts are in the same position? How many times has the state closed districts in the past? Regarding the use of funds, what point does State Rep. Rob Eissler make?

5) In response to Rob Eissler, Scott Hochberg makes a few points about school finance. What does the data suggest about the funding difference between “exemplary” districts and “unacceptable” districts? Why does Hochberg suggest there is a funding gap between these schools? Who actually pays a higher tax rate, exemplary or unacceptable districts? What is Hochberg’s final observation about having a “level playing field”?

I need assistance with a written paper on conducting and analyzing statistical t

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: Conducting and
Analyzing Statistical Tests

Your written
presentation to the following problem situation should be a formal academic
presentation wherein APA guidelines apply.  

A
study wants to examine the relationship between student anxiety for an exam and
the number of hours studied. The data is as follows:

Student
Anxiety Scores

Study
Hours

5

1

10

6

5

2

11

8

12

5

4

1

3

4

2

6

6

5

1

2
  1. Why is a correlation the most
    appropriate statistic?
  2. What is the null and alternate
    hypothesis?
  3. What is the correlation between
    student anxiety scores and number of study hours? Select alpha and
    interpret your findings. Make sure to note whether it is significant or
    not and what the effect size is.
  4. How would you interpret this?
  5. What is the probability of a
    type I error? What does this mean?
  6. How would you use this same
    information but set it up in a way that allows you to conduct a t-test? An
    ANOVA? 

Assignment 1 Grading
Criteria

Maximum Points

Explain why a
correlation is the most appropriate statistic.

36

List the null and
alternate hypothesis.

20

Compute and correctly
present the correlation between student anxiety scores and number of study
hours.

36

List the alpha,
statistical significance of the results and the effect size. Provide an
interpretation of the results.

60

List the probability
of a type I error and explain what it means.

36

Explain how the same
information would be set up to allow one to conduct a t-test and an ANOVA.

48

Writing Components:

Organization: Introduction, Thesis, Transitions,
Conclusion

Usage and Mechanics: Grammar, Spelling, Sentence structure

APA Elements: Attribution, Paraphrasing, Quotations

Style: Audience, Word Choice

64

Total:

300

Project Management Software

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Roto Air has decided to use Smartsheet as the software for project management and collaboration. The Quick Drop 100 Transition team will be the first to use it. In this exercise you will be preparing a Work Breakdown Structure that you will be sending in PDF format to your project sponsor and team members.

You will enter into a self-teaching exercise based on selected project information that will be provided to you. In preparation you will need to navigate to smartsheet.com and create a free trial account good for 30 days.

Assignment: Project Management Software
This is a learning exercise using data provided to you. Please do not enter different or additional data. The software is user friendly and quite intuitive. Complete the following steps to create the report:

  1. Navigate to smartsheet.com.
  2. Login using your email address and individual password.
  3. Using the Create New tab at the upper left, open a New Project Sheet.
  4. Save the sheet as Quick Drop 100 Transition and your last name.
  5. Under Task Name for row 1, enter Kickoff Meeting. Note: Rolling over the icons in the left hand column under Home reveals the function of the button. Find and hit the Wrap button to display the full text of any entry.
  6. Enter 1 in Duration. (Durations have been set to display days).
  7. Enter today’s date under Start.
  8. Enter your first name under Assigned To. Note: Depending on your view, you may have to slide the right side vertical border of the Predecessors column to the right to view the Assigned To column.
  9. Enter Order Long Lead Items as Task Name 2. Then enter Predecessors 1.
  10. Enter Write Specifications for Rotor Forming Machine as Task Name 3. Hit the Indent Right icon. Then enter Duration 2, Predecessors 1, Assigned To Jackie.
  11. Enter Send Requests for Proposals as Task Name 4. Then enter Duration 1, Predecessors 3, Assigned To Jackie.
  12. Enter Evaluate Proposals as Task Name 5. Then enter Duration 1, Predecessors 4, Assigned To Your First Name.
  13. Enter Forward Purchase Requisition to Purchasing as Task Name 6. Then enter Duration 1, Predecessors 5, Assigned To Jackie.
  14. Enter Write Product Assembly Manual as Task Name 7. Then enter Duration 12, Predecessors 1. Hit the Indent Left icon.
  15. Enter Gather Engineering Specifications as Task Name 8. Hit the Indent Right icon. Then enter Duration 2, Assigned To John.
  16. Enter Write Mechanical Instructions as Task Name 9. Then enter Duration 5, Predecessors 8, Assigned To John.
  17. Enter Write Electrical Instructions as Task Name 10. Then enter Duration 4, Predecessors 8, Assigned To Jose.
  18. Enter Write Test Instructions as Task Name 11. Then enter Duration 4, Predecessors 9, 10, Assigned To Shawn.
  19. Enter Release Manual For Reproduction as Task Name 12. Then enter Duration 1, Predecessors 11, Assigned To John.

If all went well, you will have an indented Work Breakout Schedule (WBS) under ‘Task Name’, task durations, task start, and finish dates, predecessors, a list of owners (Under ‘Assigned To’) and a Gantt chart showing a clear visual display of your project. Congratulations on your first use of a powerful new tool!

Hint: Your duration data was entered correctly if the Duration on line 2 is 5 and on line 7 is 12. These values are calculated by the software and cannot be entered manually. Note: Students still need to ensure that their predecessor data was entered correctly.

Under Home, select the Sheet Actions icon. Select Export, Export to PDF, Choose Landscape Orientation and choose the requirements of this assignment under Options.

The final spreadsheet should be one page, contain the required information, and be visually appealing. Required information: Work Breakdown Schedule (WBS), task durations, task start and finish dates, a list of owners and a Gantt chart showing a clear visual display of your project.

Save to your hard drive. Submit the PDF file to the classroom for grading. No title page, references is required.

Integrative Literature Review

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Integrative Literature Review

The primary goal of this literature review is to integrate concepts from four different content domains within the larger field of psychology. The four content domains should be chosen from previous coursework in this program. In this paper, students will review the findings in the individual empirical articles, organize the research in a meaningful way, evaluate the reliability, validity, and generalizability of the research findings, and present an integrated synthesis of the research that sheds new light on the topics within and across the four domains.

The result of a successful integrative literature review may be a significant contribution to a particular body of knowledge and, consequently, to research and practice. Therefore, before writing this literature review, substantive new research must be conducted via the Internet and within the Ashford University Library for each of the four chosen domains. A minimum of six sources must be included for each of the four domains. Although content from literature reviews completed in prior courses within this program may be included, it may not constitute the total research for the individual domains addressed within this assignment. No more than four sources from previous literature reviews completed in this program may be utilized for this integrative review.

The headings listed below must be used within the paper to delineate the sections of content. These sections include the following: a clear introduction that provides a general review and organizes the research in a meaningful way; a discussion in which the evidence is presented through analysis, critique, and synthesis; and a conclusion in which the discussion is drawn together in a meaningful way, the claims of the introduction are brought to a logical closure, and new research is proposed.

Introduction

  • Provide a conceptual framework for the review.
  • Describe how the review will be organized. The questions below may be used to guide this section.
    • What are the guiding theories within the domains?
    • How are the domains connected?
    • Are there competing points of view across the domains?
    • Why is the integration of these domains important?
    • What is the history of these domains?
    • What are the related theories or findings?
  • Describe how the literature was identified, analyzed, and synthesized.
  • How and why was the literature chosen?
  • What is your claim or thesis statement?

Discussion

  • Provide the analysis, critique, and synthesis for the review.

Analysis

  • Examine the main ideas and relationships presented in the literature across the four domains.
  • Integrate concepts from the four different content domains within the larger field of psychology.
  • What claim(s) can be made in the introduction?
  • What evidence supports the claim(s) made in the introduction?

Critique

  • Evaluate the reliability, validity, and generalizability of the chosen research findings.
  • How well does the literature represent the issues across the four domains?
  • Identify the strengths and the key contributions of the literature.
  • What, if any, deficiencies exist within the literature?
  • Have the authors omitted any key points and/or arguments?
  • What, if any, inaccuracies have been identified in the literature?
  • What evidence runs contrary to the claims proposed in the introduction, and how might these be reconciled with the claims presented?
  • Explain how the APA’s Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct might influence the reliability and/or generalizability of the chosen findings.
  • Did the ethical issues influence the outcomes of the research?
  • Were ethical considerations different across the domains?

Synthesis

  • Integrate existing ideas with new ideas to create new knowledge and new perspectives.
  • Describe the research that has previously been done across these domains, as well as any controversies or alternate opinions that currently exist.
  • Relate the evidence presented to the major conclusions being made.
  • Construct clear and concise arguments using evidence-based psychological concepts and theories to posit new relationships and perspectives on the topics within the domains.

Conclusion

  • Provide a conclusion and present potential future considerations.
  • State your final conclusion(s).
  • Synthesize the findings described in the discussion into a succinct summary.
  • What questions remain?
  • What are the possible implications of your argument for existing theories and for everyday life?
  • Are there novel theories and/or testable hypothesizes for future research?
  • What do the overarching implications of the studies show?
  • Where should the research go from this point to further the understanding of these domains and the greater study of psychology?

The Integrative Literature Review

The provided resources/references must be utilized

  • Must be 20 to 30 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
  • Must include a separate title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
  • Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
  • Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
  • Must use at least 24 peer-reviewed sources, including a minimum of 20 from the Ashford University Library. The provided resources/references must be utilized
  • Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a separate reference list that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

your experience designing a block, Art & Design Assignment Homework Help

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write a 1.5-2 page (typed) response to our in-class activity and your
experience designing a block. Your responses should be structured in
short-essay format and may be based in personal opinion, but addressing
some combination of the following.

Do you value printmaking more or less following this exercise? What
additional skills or considerations must be had when making or designing
prints? Think of print media you see on a daily basis (printed
newspapers, mailers, books, comics, packages and containers in stores,
etc.) do you feel comfortable distinguishing between commercial versus
art prints? What is the difference?

Responses must be typed – no hand-written work will be accepted – Times New Roman, 12-pt font, double-spaced.

Other Addictive Behaviors

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There are several important terms used in the field of addictions and addictive behaviors. Substance misuse, abuse, and dependence are among the basic concepts of this field of study. Use your textbook and the Argosy University online library resources to examine the terms substance misuse, substance abuse, and substance dependence.

Respond to the following:

  • Compare and contrast substance misuse, substance abuse, and substance dependence. Discuss at least one similarity and one difference between the terms.
  • Is it possible to engage in more than one of these behaviors at the same time? That is, can you misuse and abuse the same substance at the same time? Give reasons and examples in your answer.

Write your initial response in 150–200 words. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

The red convertible

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DIRECTIONS:

*Type your answers directly into the submission box. Or you can create your answers in WORD, and then cut and paste your paragraphs into the submission box. Press enter twice after each paragraph, to create space between paragraphs

*For each question, create 1-2 paragraphs to answer. Each paragraph should be at least 10 sentences long. Remember to use correct grammar and mechanics, and use present tense verbs.


*For each answer, be sure to correctly cite and thoroughly explain a passage from the story that supports your opinion. Use correct MLA documentation: Use quotes around words from the story, and cite the author’s last name and page number in parenthesis. Use OCPI (review notes) to incorporate quotes and build context.

*Make sure to proofread your answers carefully before submitting.

QUESTIONS:


*Question #1- What is one major symbol from the story, besides the car? Remember a symbol is an object that is given a larger meaning than its definition. Think about the boots, the red river,etc. Try to choose a symbol that nobody else has discussed, or for which you have found a unique meaning. Discuss the symbol and what you think it represents.

*Question #2- Does Henry’s family make the right decision when they decide not to seek medical help for him? How does this relate to your understanding of PTSD in that time period?

*Question #3-Do you think that Henry’s death at the end of the story is an accident, or do you think that it is suicide?