Should-the-college-implement-a-mandatory-attendance-policy

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Practice writing claims based on the following issue question: Should the college implement a mandatory attendance policy? Write 3 versions of a claim: fact, value, and policy. Develop the three claims, and select one to take through the From Claim to Draft process.. Develop your outline into a draft (no less than 500 words).

1. Proclaim yourself an expert on the issue; most certainly, you are more informed than many other laypersons.

2. Put your sources aside – out of sight – and write a first, fast draft by using only your outline/planning pages and the knowledge in your head that you have gained through intensive study of the issue.

You are encouraged to complete a first draft of this piece, then revise your work. Submit the entire assignment as one document (include three claims, one outline, and one final draft.

MLA Style

500 + words

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ethics-in-information-technology

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Please review the attached article by Roger A Grimes from InfoWorld of June 5, 2015, entitled “Don’t fall for the USA ‘Freedom” Act.” [Roger Grimes has been an InfoWorld security columnist since 2005, holds over 40 computer certifications, and has authored eight books on computer security.] The article states, “One small part of a single NSA data collection program was barely modified and we’re supposed to celebrate. Instead of the NSA directly capturing and holding the metadata for every American citizen’s cellphone conversation, the telecommunication companies must hold on to it for the NSA, and the NSA can access it through the federal court system with little trouble.”

The following questions regarding the USA Freedom Act are asked for this discussion:

  • Considering the USA Freedom Act, does its passage guarantee that the average U.S. citizen will now enjoy more freedom or privacy or does its passage simply mean that the NSA will cease reliance on cell phone metadata and increase its reliance upon other tools* in its tool box, concentrating on the Internet? Please explain why or why not?
  • Has poor knowledge of our civil liberties by the general citizenry, regarding the Bill of Rights, been a factor in the continued government infringement of American’s civil liberties? Please explain why or why not?
  • In light of the current problems with ISIS, should some form of the NSA monitoring program, be continued? Please explain why or why not?

*FYI – Other tools include: Pen Registers; The Pre-Patriot Act Business Records Provision; An ECPA “D Order”; National Security Letters (NSLs); FISA Warrants, and Administrative or Grand Jury Subpoenas and further information regarding them may be found at https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2015/05/dont-worry-g…

Please feel free to comment as you see fit!

In order to receive full online participation credit (i.e., two points) for this Discussion Topic, students must provide an initial response to the week’s discussion topic by midnight, Eastern time, on Thursday (9-14-17) of the coming week, AND respond to at least two postings from other students to the current week’s discussion topic by the end of the class week (midnight, Eastern time, Sunday (9-17-17). The initial response is worth 1.00 points and the two replies to the other students’ posting are worth .50 points each. Please see the Grading Rubric for Class Participation in the Syllabus.

Responses to Discussion Topic 1 will not be accepted after Midnight of 9-17-17

Participation is open-ended and has no holds barred (mechanics are not evaluated and objectivity is not required, although this is a perfect opportunity to practice). When preparing a response to a discussion topic in a Conference Session, the following suggestions apply:

  • Indicate the student (s) your response is intended for or the subject of your response by altering the title in your response appropriately – this action will also facilitate threading.
  • Initial responses should demonstrate critical thinking and comprehension of the conference topic. These are strengthened when supported by additional research. Responses to classmates’ postings should be constructive, expand upon points made, ask additional questions, and contribute to the dialogue. A simple “good posting” or “I agree” is not a sufficient comment.
  • After submitting the response, check its content to make sure that it is accurate, what you want to say, and that any WWW references cited are clickable. If need be, edit the response appropriately.

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Applying Social Cognitive Theory to Environmental Health

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Applying Social Cognitive Theory to Environmental Health

Consider the following scenario: A mother is pressured by her children to start exercising every day because they had learned about the need for it in school. The mother usually tries to set an example for her children, but in this case her children are setting the example for her. This is an illustration of observational learning, where behaviors are acquired by seeing them in another person. Observational learning is one of the many useful concepts in the Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) that apply directly to health behaviors.

For this Discussion, you apply the concepts of SCT to an environmental health behavior. You may choose one of these examples or your own topic: recycling; responsible energy use (e.g., compact fluorescent [CFL]/light-emitting diode [LED] lightbulbs, phantom loads); use of bottled water; use of alternative energy sources (e.g., wind, solar); consumption of locally grown food; reducing use of personal vehicles. Note also Table 5 in Theory at a Glance (NCI, 2005), which has some good examples of potential change strategies that could be applied to your topic.

With these thoughts in mind:

Post a description of a possible intervention to change an environment-related health behavior. Then, explain how you might apply SCT in the environmental health topic you selected. Finally, describe at least two intended results/outcomes of your intervention.

Be sure to support your postings and responses to your colleagues’ postings with specific references to the Learning Resources and the current literature.

Knowledge Management, writing homework help

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Download the research article entitled, “KM governance: the mechanisms for guiding and controlling KM programs” and answer the following questions. Limit your response to 4 pages, double-spaced.

1. In your own words define the term, “governance in the KM context.”

2. The article states there are three governance mechanisms (I. Governance Structure, II. Governance Process and III Relational aspects). Each mechanism has several aspects; each aspect has numerous elements. In either Excel or Word create a table that shows the three governance mechanisms, the aspect of each and the elements for each aspect. When looking at the Governance Structures (mechanism) you’ll notice that there are four types (aspects) of structure. Each type of structure has at least three variations (elements). There are four kinds of Governance Processes (aspects). Each kind has 2 or three types (elements). Lastly, there are three relational aspects. Each aspect has 2 or more types (elements). If you create a row for every el

English 101 Response writing Required text: Approaching Literature: Reading, Thinking, Writing, 3rd ed. (ISBN: 0312640994)

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Response Writing 4:——–YOU NEED TO WRITE A SONNET. NOT A REVIEW A SONNET 14 LINE SONNET—————————–READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Though you do not have to memorize meter and rhyme, I do want you to get a feel for it. Therefore, for this assignment, I want you to write your own English (or Shakespearean) sonnet. Review pages 679-681 to help with the structure.

  • 14 lines
  • Iambic pentameter (each line has 10 syllables–not words, syllables–unstressed, stressed pattern)
  • End rhyme for each line is generally abab cdcd efef gg
  • A good example is on page 680, Shakespeare’s “That Time of Year Thou Mayst in Me Behold.” The rhyme is clear and easy to follow.

Rubric

English 101 Rubric

English 101 Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAudience Awareness: Essay demonstrates a willingness to engage readers in an academic environment, one characterized in content, tone, and inquiry.
2.0 pts

Clear audience awareness

 1.0 pts

Some audience awareness

 0.0 pts

No audience awareness

2.0pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThesis: Essay has a clear point to it, a claim about the topic that challenges readers to think and to understand more than they already know about the topic.
2.0 pts

Clear, strong thesis

 1.0 pts

Thesis, but needs work

 0.0 pts

Thesis is unclear or confusing

2.0pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDevelopment: Essay responds not only in focus, but also in length and scope, t the assignment. Paragraphs are fully developed, making ides clear, interesting, and convincing. Clear support is offered for the essay’s main point.
2.0 pts

Clear essay development

 1.0 pts

Some development

 0.0 pts

Needs further development

2.0pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization and Structure: Essay is well-organized, demonstrating attention to structure: it flows easily and logically, using transitions, signal phrases, and formal planning.
1.0 pts

Well organized

 0.0 pts

Needs work on organization and structure

1.0pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDiction, Syntax, and Grammar: Word choice is appropriate, word order is effective, and the spelling, punctuation, and sentence boundary choices all contribute to persuasive meaning.
2.0 pts

Clear use of language and grammar

 1.0 pts

Word choice average, some grammar difficulties

 0.0 pts

Word choice and/or grammar needs improvement

2.0pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAcademic Conventions: Current MLA format is required for quoting and citation of sources, as well as for document design.
1.0 pts

Follows MLA format

 0.0 pts

Does not cite or format correctly

1.0pts

Total Points: 10.0

HR Strategic Planning Training Case

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The competitive organizational strategy of an organization as a whole becomes the basis for human resource strategic planning. Human resource planning can be described as the process of analyzing and identifying the need for human resources to meet an organization’s mission. At the core of human resource strategic planning is the knowledge gained from scanning the external and internal environments for changes that will impact staffing and recruitment initiatives. When scanning the external environment, human resource professionals evaluate political influences (e.g., government regulation of HR activities such as being in compliance with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or Wagner Act), study economic conditions (e.g., recessions or booms), and analyze societal trends (e.g., millennials entering the workforce). Internally, the reputation of an organization for how employees are treated and the organization’s overall culture are determining factors for many potential employees who are seeking employment. Thus, human resource professionals are tasked with making sure that the organization is attractive to all potential employees.

Please begin by reading:

US Office of Personnel Management. (N.D.). Strategic human resources management: Aligning with the mission. Retrieved September 13, 2014 from http://www.opm.gov/studies/alignnet.pdf

Workinfo.com. (2010). A guide to strategic human resource planning. Retrieved September 13, 2014 from http://www.workinfo.com/free/downloads/176.htm

Our documents: The National Labor Relations Act (The Wagner Act). (N.D.). Retrieved on September 13, 2014 from http://docs.fdrlibrary.marist.edu/odnlra.html

Then, drawing on the material in the background readings and doing additional research, please prepare a 4-5 page paper (not including the cover and reference pages) in which you:

  • Develop a strategy for human resource planning for your current place of employment (e.g., will there be a partnership with unions).
  • Evaluate the short term and long term implications of internal and external scanning.
  • Discuss the changes you would implement as a human resource professional to your current place of employment to make the organization more attractive for potential employees.
  • What trainings could you provide?
  • Discuss the importance of using performance improvement programs/plans.

Application: Applying Bowenian and Structural Theories

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Application: Applying Bowenian and Structural Theories

Theory-based treatment planning, the type you will use throughout this course, is informed and guided by your theoretical orientation. Incorporating your theoretical orientation into treatment planning will help you set goals and choose treatment techniques and interventions appropriate for the client(s) you serve (Gehart & Tuttle, 2003). This week you apply two counseling theories, Bowenian and structural, to formulate your treatment planning and apply appropriate interventions.

In this Application Assignment, you watch videos of counselors demonstrating the use of Bowenian and structural theories in family counseling. You then formulate treatment plans for the families in the videos, applying the theories in question and justifying the use of appropriate interventions. Keep in mind that while you may not have adopted either of these theories as your theoretical orientation, you should still base your treatment planning and interventions on them for the purposes of this Application Assignment.

Reference:
Gehart, D. R., & Tuttle, A. R. (2003). Theory-based treatment planning for marriage and family therapists. Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole.

The assignment (4–6 pages)

Based on the theory demonstrated in both videos:

  • Define the problem.
  • Formulate a treatment plan including short- and long-term goals.
  • Describe two theory-based interventions you would use and justify your selection.
  • Explain one anticipated outcome of each.

Support your Application Assignment with specific references to all resources used in its preparation. You are asked to provide a reference list for all resources, including those in the Learning Resources for this course.

Submit your assignment by Day 3.

Hypothesis and mirror neurons

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Conduct research to identify the definition and function of the term hypothesis.

  • Provide three examples of a strong hypothesis.
  • Discuss the guidelines for creating a testable hypothesis.
  • Share the hypothesis you are designing for your research project.

    • Please separate each response with line or page break

    Mirror neurons can be fascinating. View the video available at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/3204/01.ht…. Discuss your comments, and be sure to address the following questions:

    • How do mirror neurons relate to your success in college, specifically PSYC 2301?
    • Do you think it would it be possible to succeed in life without functioning mirror neurons? Why or why not?
    • Describe the characteristics of a person with disabled mirror neurons.

    Persuasive-argumentative-essay

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    In about 1000 words, write a persuasive argumentative essay defending your position in order to argue for your particular stance on this issue. Other than providing supporting arguments for the position you take on this issue, you MUST anticipate objections and provide counterarguments to write the paper. Relevant information for you to gather would be:

    • Definition of the expanded DSA scheme
    • Issues (educational, economic, social or etc.) surrounding the current expanded DSA scheme allowing applications from both academic and non-academic domains
    • Arguments for upholding the current expanded DSA scheme allowing applications from both academic and non-academic domains
    • Arguments against upholding the current expanded DSA scheme allowing applications from both academic and non-academic domains

    Please refer to the attached document for the full instruction.

    Develop (Digital – Mobile Strategy) and (Social Media Strategy) for Audible

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    Overview

    Audible, an Amazon company, is seeking to defend and build market share in an increasingly competitive market for audio books.We will research the current situation, evaluate the brand’s social media and mobile marketing strategies and recommend courses of action for the brand based on our research.

    Audible would like to build its organic SEO and content marketing strategy and find ways to grow earned media reach using social platforms and other methods.As such, there is no paid media budget associated with the project and students must find ways to encourage buzz to meet the goals of the brand.The brand already heavily spends in paid media and will amplify and support an organic strategy.However, you may assume that you have $100k to spend to support your strategy for experiences, materials and contests etc. The strategy should be aimed at the US market.

    Goals

    The general goals are:

    • Build engagement with the Audible brand
    • Increase downloads of the Audible App
    • Encourage App usage and book purchases

    -> WRITE 4 PAGES PAPER (GO MORE IN DETAIL ON HOW TO DEVELOP THOSE STRATEGIES) ( 2 PAGES/ STRATEGY) BASE ON THE FOLLOWING GUIDANCE:

    1. Digital and mobile strategy. What is the digital strategy for the brand?Evaluate the brand’s online properties such as the blog and website. Consider other digital strategies such as paid search, SEO, display advertising and email. Examine the Amazon ad strategy, the mobile website and app.How does the brand leverage the app stores? Compare to competitors. Use the services in Priluck SMMS Chapter 3 to help you including: Opensiteexplorer, Spyfu and SEMRush.
    2. Social media. Evaluate the brand’s current social media strategy in terms of search engine rankings, followers, social media conversations, influencers and content.What platforms are used and how? Determine online sentiment among consumers and influencers by evaluating posts.Indicate which influencers currently write about the brand and the content.What is the general nature of the discussion and what is the sentiment?Use Social Mention and other sites in Chapter 3 for your research. What types of content does the brand create and how does it compare to competitors? Show examples of specific content and evaluate the effectiveness of it.