Month: July 2017

Due Week 4 and worth 100 points Choose one (1) of the topics below and develop a three to four (3-4) paragraph essay (of at least 250-500 words) which adequately address the topic you have chosen. Topic Choices There have been many theories regarding how the pyramids at Giza were constructed. Most experts agree that they were constructed as burial monuments for pharaohs, but “how” these ancient people constructed monuments of such great size without modern machinery is a mystery which is still being debated. No one can say for certain what happened to the great urban Mayan civilization, but theories abound and include varied possible alternatives to explain the relatively abrupt and mysterious disappearance of the Mayan civilization. Tutankhamen died young, at approximately eighteen (18) years of age. However, his cause of death has been the subject of quite varied scholarly theories and conclusions. Did he die of an injury, of illness, of murder, or something else?. Minoan Crete was a major civilization in its time, but several theories have been advanced to explain its demise, including speculations associating it with mythical Atlantis. What were the causes of Minoan Civilization’s decline? Great Zimbabwe is an enormous complex of structures in East Africa. Since the builders and occupants left no written records, several theories have developed as to the identity of its builders and the functions of the structures. Which theory makes the most sense? The monumental size and complexity of the Tomb of Shihuangdi is astounding, yet its location and construction details were to be kept secret. What was the emperor’s purpose for such an elaborate, secret burial place? Other topic choice recommended and approved by the professor and supported by the grading rubric. Write a three to four (3-4) paragraph paper in which you: Clearly state the “mystery” and provide a brief summary of at least two (2) reasonable and scholarly theories which could explain the mystery. Because some theories may sound far-fetched, include the source or promoter of each theory – such as a scientist, a historian, a theologian, etc. After summarizing at least two (2) scholarly theories, identify one (1) of the theories as the most plausible and provide at least two (2) convincing reasons why the theory you have chosen is the best one to explain the mystery. This will involve some critical reasoning skills on your part. Use at least two (2) sources plus the class textbook. (Three [3] sources total as the minimum) Note: Wikipedia and other similar Websites do not qualify as academic resources. You are highly encouraged to use the Resource Center tab at the top of your Blackboard page. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA style format. Both in-text citations and a References list are required. Citations and references must follow APA style format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. (Note: Students can find APA style materials located in the course shell for guidance). Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length. For our purposes, you may omit any abstract page.

The question that you will be able to prepare ahead of time is worth approximately 30% of the final exam and is one of the following two questions: 1. Pieces of music are often unified by repeated rhythmic patterns. For the following pieces, compare the repeated rhythmic patterns and the ways in which these repeated rhythmic patterns are used: Shango Maru-Bihag 2. Iterative and recursive form are ways in which musicians design pieces of music (cf., e.g., the material for Chapter 14 in the course kit, pp. 164-66 in the hardcopy version). Show how iteration and recursion are used in two of the following pieces: Spring Symphony no. 39 Schwiphti Note that you should answer either question 1 OR question 2. The first sentence of your answer should be exactly the same as the first sentence of the question you choose: ‘Pieces of music … rhythmic patterns.’ OR ‘Iteration and recursion … pieces of music.’ The second sentence of your answer should specify the pieces you are discussing and whether you will focus on similarities and/or differences between the pieces. E.g., an answer to question 1 might have as its second sentence: ‘In Shango and Maru-Bihag, the repeated rhythmic patterns are similar and/or different, and/however the ways in which these repeated rhythms are used are similar and/or different.’ Your second paragraph should elaborate on the second sentence of the first paragraph by specifying the particular similarities and/or differences that you have chosen to emphasize. Your third paragraph should return to the main idea of the second sentence of your first paragraph and summarize the main points of your second paragraph. E.g., for question 1: ‘In summary, the repeated rhythmic patterns of Shango and Maru-Bihag are similar and/or different as follows: …. Moreover, the ways in which repeated rhythmic patterns are used in Shango and Maru-Bihag differ and/or are similar as follows: ….’ Note that in the third paragraph you should not merely repeat all that you have said in the second paragraph. Instead, you should emphasize the most general points you have made in the second paragraph. Because you will be writing your answer in an exam, you should try to be as concise as possible in your answer. Although you will have about an hour for the essay question, you should aim for an answer that requires no more than 300 words.

this is for a school asking what is the true meaning of an instructor and what are his goals with his or her students and at least TWO pages.

Write a 2 page essay on the effects of technology on the children`s development

Write about a negotiations-related topic. The purpose of this project is to explore one of the topics that has been discussed in this course in more depth. This will allow you to apply the concepts learned in the course and also to demonstrate your understanding of key negotiation topics. For instance, you might decide to describe and analyze a particular real-life negotiation (Middle East peace negotiations or a major merger and acquisition negotiation, for example) or research any topic of particular interest to you, such as cross-cultural negotiation styles, the importance and impact of nonverbal communication, gender differences, or negotiation styles, for example. You will need to obtain approval of your project topic by the end of Week 4. The final Portfolio Project should be 6 pages in length. This does not include the required cover page and reference page. A cover page, abstract, in-text citations, and a reference page are all required with your submission. In addition, you need to cite a minimum of five scholarly sources. Your paper must be formatted according to APA format.

2QTY 300 word Business Essay #1: How can a leader recognize a regressive cycle, and what should the response be? How does this relate to chapter 8 in the HR Book? (management of organizational behavior by Hersey Johnson) Essay #2: Are there constraints on a leader’s ability to change style? Do all leaders have the same flexibility? How can leaders increase their flexibility?

300 Word Business Essay This week we’ll further explore the following two important areas for analysis: what to measure and how to measure. What will your AIE term project be? There are lots of great topics that you can choose from: 1) A cost-saving project (for example, remote access for meetings versus driving to work, implementation of new technologies, etc.) 2) A process improvement at home or at work (key outcome variables might include costs, capacity utilization, throughput, time (remember, time is money, and if you can save time, you can save money) 3) Profits (e.g., via Simulation) 4) Net present value 5) Customer retention (Note: If you create a survey, remember, every question is a variable that you can use in regression. Make sure that you can code responses numerically – so, don’t ask open-ended questions. Also, you can use variables in contingency tables or regression models, so variables can be “dependent” variables or “independent” variables. Finally, if you do a survey, keep it short – say 10 questions or so. Make sure that you get at least 10 to 50 responses, and don’t forget what Hubbard says about the power of small samples.) 6) Employee retention 7) Customer satisfaction 8) Employee satisfaction 9) Forecasting 10) Firm and/or project valuation Or any other topic and/or outcome that is dependent upon multiple uncertain variables that have consequences for our businesses and/or homes. Note: Tools you can use range from contingency tables, regression analysis (check out my MS Excel regression example and notes), simulation, etc. Or you can use a “before” process map and an “after” process map. Show me where you save time or money. What measurements were taken. Finally, all projects will have a “current state” or “before” and a “target state” or “after.” Go through the AIE process.

Watch the first episode of the documentary Unnatural Causes: In Sickness and in Wealth (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Think about the following questions and post your response (about 250 words) by 11:59pm on Thursday. Read through your classmates’ postings and meaningfully engage with at least 2 of them (in about 50-100 words each) by Sunday at 11:59pm. Questions to think about/discuss. (You don’t need to address all of these, they are suggestions to get you started.): Dr. Kawachi observes that the ability to avoid smoking and eat a healthy diet depends on access to “income, education, and the social determinants of health.” Have you observed any conditions in your community that promote or hinder healthy choices? What policies shape those conditions? What kind of chronic stressors may affect people’s health? What societal forces create and reinforce those stressors? Sociologist David Williams says, “Economic policy is health policy.” What kinds of economic policies might reduce health inequities and improve the overall health of most Americans? What kinds of employment, education, housing, or transportation policies do we need today to promote health equity? Can you think of additional “structural competency” efforts that could be incorporated into biomedical practice?

has to at least have three resources, and have to talk about the native american stories

Assessment 1: Evidence Review
Due date: Wed 30 August 2017(week 6) @1700
Length: 1500 words (+ – 10%)
Weighting: 25%
Learning outcomes: 1
In this essay you will critically discuss, with reference to the evidence-based literature, the assessment,
management and evaluation of the nursing care of a patient experiencing multiple chronic health conditions.
Task
Select two or more of the following chronic health conditions for your review:
a. Hypertension
b. Type 2 diabetes mellitus
c. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
d. Chronic kidney disease
e. Cancer
f. Depression
g. Another chronic health condition (discuss with Unit Coordinator)
Your essay should conform to the following format:
• Introduction
In 100-150 words, provide a brief introduction of what you intend to discuss in the essay
• Explore why these chronic health conditions co-exist (500 words)
Outline the prevalence in Australia (or if you are international student, your home country) and examine the
inter-relationship between two or more chronic conditions
• Nursing interventions (650 words)
Critically analyse the two-three nursing interventions required for these co-morbid chronic health conditions.
This should include critical review of the evidence underpinning these interventions (e.g. research, evidencebased
reviews [JBI, Cochrane, etc], best practice guidelines).
• Conclusion
In 100-150 words, summarise the content of the essay, emphasising the most significant factors that must be
considered in the nursing management of the co-morbid chronic health conditions you have discussed.
It is a requirement that you use the Turnitin software. Instructions are provided on Blackboard under
Assessments. You can check a draft assignment as guide to reducing plagiarism and correct any errors. A printed
copy of the final Turnitin report must be attached with your assignment submission.
Submit assignment online using Turnitin link on Blackboard.
Marking:
See Criterion Referencing Assessment grid provided on Blackboard
General notes on the assignment
At postgraduate level, you are expected to present your assignment in a scholarly fashion. It should conform to the
following academic conventions. Penalties will apply if these conventions are not adhered to. Use the following
points as a checklist prior to submission:
◊ The assignment cover sheet is attached to the assignment prior to submission
◊ An assessment criteria sheet should be attached for all written assignments
◊ The assignment should be stapled in the top left-hand corner
◊ Please ensure a word count is included on the title page. You may have plus or minus 10% of the designated
word count, not including in-text references and the reference list. Word counts above or below the specified
number will be penalised
◊ Use size 12 font, Times New Roman or Arial font and double line spacing for all assignments, left and right
justify, and ensure margins of 2.5cm on the left, right, top and bottom of the page. Adherence to these
conventions ensures readability, and allows adequate space to provide comments on your essay in the body of
the work
◊ Include a footer with page numbers “x of y” and a header with your name and student number on all pages
◊ Use a separate page for references. The reference page is not included in the word count
◊ Reference according to APA convention only. Please refer to QUT Cite/Write for these referencing conventions.
Marks will be deducted for referencing that does not meet scholarly standards. Students are strongly advised
to use the EndNote referencing program and associated instructions, which are downloadable from the QUT
website for postgraduate students. This program will ensure exemplary and consistent referencing
◊ Judicious use of headings is appreciated in this assignment; overuse of headings will be penalised. As a rough
guide, this 1500 word assignment should have no more than 6 headings, including those for the introduction
and conclusion
◊ Bullet points and numbering are not appropriate in this assessment item
◊ Evidence of the use of information literacy skills in search and retrieval, critical appraisal and synthesis of
recent and topical information for justification of argument. (As a general rule, postgraduate work should
contain one new reference per 100 words. So a 1500 word assignment should have a minimum of 15
references).
◊ Please do not include appendices in your assignments. You should adhere strictly to the word limit. Extra
content included in appendices will not be examined.
◊ References to abstracts that are not referenced as ‘abstracts only’ are not acceptable and will be penalised
◊ Aim to use references that are primarily peer-reviewed journal articles, published within the last five years.
Consumer websites, Wikipedia and websites that are not government-based or related to professional
organisations are unacceptable. Examples of acceptable websites are those of the National Health and Medical
Research Council, the state Departments of Health, and the publications aimed at health professionals from
organisations such as Diabetes Australia, the Heart Foundation, Cancer Council Australia and the Asthma
Foundation. The consumer materials published on these websites are not acceptable. If you are unsure
whether a reference is acceptable, please email your lecturer for clarification.