Month: July 2017

Management Research Paper Instructions In this week’s Books and Resources, the Statista website lists 36 popular industries with links to descriptions and further information on those industries. In this first assignment, you are tasked with selecting an industry from that list that you believe is the most global of those industries based on criteria provided by Dontigney (2014). Then, support your selection with facts about your industry from the required resources and at least two additional resources of your choice (do not use Wikipedia because it is not considered a scholarly website). In your report, be sure to include the following:

Show how deception works in the play of hamlet by examining the characters and actions of both claudius and hamlet.

Critical Reflection Paper: The paper should be 12 pages in length (double spaced) Topic: Children who are sex trafficked a. Describe the prevalence; scope; and impact of that issue at both the individual and societal level. b. Describe three of the leading theories proposed in the scholarly literature that describe causes or key factors contributing to this problem/issue. 2. Clearly outline the aspects of your Christian faith (beliefs, values, principles, or themes) that potentially relates to the social issue or problem outlined in #1. 3. Clearly articulate how your Christian faith (beliefs, values, principles, themes, talents, strengths, gifts) shape, influence, and contribute to your understanding of and approaches to: a. Addressing the social issue or problem outlined in #1, and b. Your social work practice 4. Discuss the areas in which you need to grow to become a more competent and compassionate worker 5. Finally, discuss how your thinking and beliefs have changed as a result of this course.

The title of your philosophy term paper is: In your opinion, can we make ever make value judgements that are objectively true? Length: 4000 words. On the 13th and 15th June, you will each have the chance to make a brief presentation outlining your thoughts on the matter up until that point in the semester. You will be graded not so much for your own presentations, as for your comments on the presentations of your class-mates (this will be the biggest factor in setting the grade for discussion. Helpful comments help improve a paper). On the 20th June, you will submit a rough draft. If you do not submit a rough draft by that date, you will lose 5% of your final grade. In your rough draft, please include thanks for the most helpful comments you received during the discussion. I will return these drafts with comments and suggestions on the 22nd June, including my estimate of whether the rough draft would receive a passing grade (A-C) or a failing grade (D-F). This is so that you can then make a decision about whether to continue with the class by the 24th June, which is the last day to drop without special permission. Please note that since this does not give me much time to read the rough drafts. I will make sure you receive some information about points that could be improved, but do not assume that because I make no comment about a particular part of the paper, it therefore needs no improvement, my comments are just the starting point for further work. My goal in commenting on the rough drafts is to point out the priorities – I cannot necessarily tell you all of the problems you need to fix, but I will give you an idea of the biggest problems. Expression: marked out of 10. A good paper must be clearly expressed. The English must be flawless, and you should not try to impress me by using words that you do not fully understand. The tone should be that of a formal, academic piece of writing. Organization: marked out of 10. Do not waste a single word with irrelevant personal anecdotes, irrelevant information about the lives of great philosophers, jokes, or pretentious opening statements like “Since the start of time…” The paper should be well structured, like a well-written episode of a television series – when I get to the end, it must be clear that every single paragraph was essential, and that I was being directed all along to what appears to be an inevitable outcome. (When you are revising your first draft, think very carefully about how the material might be re-arranged). Understanding: marked out of 10. You will need to give some examples of judgements that we would clearly consider to be objective, for example that judgement that the Earth moves around the Sun, and judgements that we clearly consider to be value judgements, for example the judgement that Hitler was evil. (But please, try to think of your own examples). Then you will need to consider carefully what reasons there are for supposing that we cannot arrive at objective opinions on matters of value. Are these obstacles that could be overcome with hard work, or insuperable barriers? Think very carefully about how someone might respond to your arguments, bearing in mind what other philosophers have said about such matters. Feel free to make use of points that were discussed in class as well, but always look for added value – add something of your own to the discussion. If your friend said something useful in class, you can mention it, but try to take the debate a step further. If you quote a well-known philosopher, explain whether you agree or disagree, and why. You must show that you have made an attempt to engage with people whose opinions you disagree with. It is important that you demonstrate an appreciation that, whatever you say on this topic, you are disagreeing with some of the most intelligent people who have ever lived. Argumentation: marked out of 10. The goal is to present your thinking on the matter. So, the whole paper must be defending your point of view – do not wait until the final paragraph to mention which side you happen to agree with, state and defend your position from the start. But remember, you are presenting not just your opinion on the matter, but your thinking – there must be some attempt at argument. Throughout the class, I will be trying to teach you techniques of argument as we evaluate the work of other philosophers. The most important feature of a good argument is that you need to find a way to use points of consensus to settle points of controversy. For example, which is the greatest soccer club in English history, Liverpool or Manchester United. That is a point of controversy. Manchester United have won the English top-flight championship (formerly known as Division One, now known as the Premiership) more than any other club. That is a point of consensus that nobody can deny, and evidence in favor of their being the best. But then Liverpool have won the top European trophy (formerly the European Cup, now the Champions’ League) more than any other club. That too is a point of consensus, and evidence in favor of Liverpool. So now we need to know which trophy matters more – a controversial question. Liverpool have won five European cups and eighteen English league titles, United have won twenty English titles and three European cups – point of consensus. Those figures suggest that the European trophy is harder to win, and therefore is a better indication of greatness. If the European Cup is the greater trophy, then we have evidence that Liverpool is the greatest club. Notice how finding the right questions at each stage leads us step by step to an answer to the original question – we use facts about which there is a consensus to get an answer to a controversial question. (I hate admitting that Liverpool have been more successful, but good arguments force people to admit that something is true even if it is not what we want to believe).

Locate a research study that discusses real-world obstacles that confronted researchers who tried to implement quasi experiments in an agency setting. Discuss the obstacles the investigators encountered in carrying out the research and how they modified their research plans in light of those obstacles. Again, please follow the outline below – number your responses and type out each item, followed by your responses. 1. Provide complete APA reference for article 2. Obstacles encountered by investigators 3. Modified plans to overcome obstacles

The following are the general guidelines for the Research paper: 1. Essay paper is to be related to social policy in Canada. 2. Proper referencing and bibliography are necessary. Their assessment will be part of the grade. 3. Sources should be no less than 6 pieces including articles and books. 4. The length of paper should be no less than 8 pages. 5-Students are strongly encouraged to prepare outlines and review them with the course director. 6- Grading will be based on organization, grammar, style, argumentative and theoretical coherence, quality of research and integration of research materials.

1 / 1 Introduction to Psychology Summer 2017 Reflection Paper This reflection is meant to provide you with an opportunity to apply what you have learned in this course to what you are exposed to in the “real world”. This assignment required you to understand the material enough to personally reflect on it, but it is not limited to your personal thoughts, opinions or anecdotal stories. You MUST integrate the course material into your writing. Each paper should address a different concept. Remember, this is your own opinion, feeling and thoughts. Step #1: Find a news story that describes/involves a psychological finding from your reading. You can use any chapter in the textbook. Step #2: Select the concept discuss in class or in your reading that are relevant to your paper Step #3: Write a 2-3 page (double space, 12 pt. Times New Roman) reflection that includes: A) A discussion of the relationship between the article/story and what you have learned in class and/or in the reading. B) A discussion of your own thinking and feelings with an emphasis on what you experienced while doing the activity and what you have learned about yourself as a result of it. C) You can also reflect upon any questions or challenges you had while learning the material. Keep in mind that this assignment is not a research paper that should be filled with various citations, but a simple reference to the material when appropriate. This will allow you to practice APA style and the synthesis of your thoughts with psychological content. Remember this is a reflective process in which you should think about how the topic impacts your life. Generally, your papers will be graded on the depth of reflection, the way that you incorporate both theory and experience, and the effectiveness of the written communication. The rubric for this assignment clarifies specific expectations for both reflection content and writing effectiveness. Book : introduction to psychology- gateways to the mind Reflection on chapter of choice: chapter 2: brain and behavior chapter 3: human development. Chapter 5: states of consciousness, chapter 6: conditioning and learning.

Required – 2000 words – 3 to 4 scholarly secondary resources Name of course – Black Literature and Culture in Canada Texts read: – Performance Bond, Wayde Compton (poetry) – The Second Life of Samuel Tyne, Andrea Davis (novel) – Land to Light On, Dionne Bond (poetry) – Out of My Skin, Tessa McWatt (novel) I have the choice of two essay topics: – 1. Some of the texts we have read consider the ways processes of racialization, marginalization and/or erasures are very different for women and men. Explore the intersecting politics of race and gender in one or two texts on the course. In your discussion, focus on either masculinity or femininity (you won’t have space to do both). OR – 2. In Black Like Who? Writing Black Canada, Rinaldo Walcott suggests that “it is useful to read Black Canadian works within the context of black diasporic discourses”. Explore one or two texts that engage with questions of nation and diaspora? What are the texts saying about “Canada” and the relationship to other nations, spaces and/or geographies? How are they situating Canada within broader diasporic contexts? I have included the syllabus of all material read

Choose a criminal offender who committed crimes due to a biological reason. Write a 1,400- to 2,100-word Criminology Research paper discussing the genetic or physiological evidence that supports the notion that biology played a key role in explaining the offender’s criminality. Research the behaviors that constitute psychopathy. Discuss in detail the specific behaviors demonstrated by the offender that align with behaviors indicative of a psychopathic individual. Case examples include the following: Andrea Yates and the documented evidence of psychiatric issues, including post-partum depression, prior to the murders of her five children Charles Whitman, known as the Texas Tower Sniper, and the presence of a tumor discovered post-mortem alleged to have played a role in his overt acts of aggression John Hinckley, Jr. and the documented evidence of psychiatric issues leading to his controversial insanity defense in the shooting of President Ronald Reagan Include at least two academic references.

This research requirement is not due until the last module in this course. However, it will serve you well to begin research immediately. (See course syllabus for complete details). The MPA is a graduate level degree and requires a research component for successful completion of the course. This research requirement is detailed in the syllabus and will be introduced in the first module. The research requirement will be submitted during the last learning module and is a requirement for successful completion of the course. Each student will prepare a 12 to 20-page research paper formulated around the subject of one of the listed topics. Each student will research and write a paper that is due in its entirety in the final module for this course. RESEARCH TOPICS: Infrastructure Design Challenges in Managing Infrastructure Managing utility Assets Managing Public Safety Assets Managing Roads & Transportation Assets Other topics approved by Faculty Mentor At a minimum, the paper should follow the following format. This is only a guide. The student is encouraged to be creative with the research project. The format for the research project will adhere to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA). RESEARCH PAPER FORMAT Title Page Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Literature Review Discussion of the topic’s use in today’s business world Conclusion Reference List In formulating the analysis, the student will be required to do some outside research to support the history, importance, criticism, and analysis. It is expected that the reference section will contain with no fewer than ten (10) sources that must be utilized throughout the body of the paper (at least 10 in-text citations). The sources must be obtained from textbooks, articles, books, etc. which may be obtained from HU Library. General web references, such as commercial sites and Wikipedia are not acceptable. Any paper which is not properly formatted, referenced, or does not comply with APA guidelines will not be accepted by the instructor. If one should delay his or her project research until the last module, he or she might be tempted to copy and incorporate portions of Web pages or entire Web articles into the research project. Plagiarism, an unforgivable offense at Hodges University, is the use of another person’s WORDS or IDEAS (either spoken or written) without citing the source. Hence, computerized copy and paste operations, as well as inclusion of rephrased statements from the Internet, book, or journals without citing author or source are both examples of plagiarism. Any paper or presentation found to contain plagiarized information will result in an (F) for the assignment and possibly the course as well as other remedies listed under the academic honesty policy. Furthermore, each student’s research should represent his or her own thoughts. Excessive paraphrasing and/or lengthy direct quotations, although cited properly, will result in poor grades. All submitted papers will be graded according to the following criteria: 1. Evidence of Independent Study and Documentation in Relation to Meeting the Stated Objective This research will contain an extensive literature review. This evaluates use of Library Resources and other sources. Use of theories, facts, principles, and ideas of experts pertinent to the topic with personal reaction to these are considered (e.g. agreement or disagreement, giving sound reason for or against). Thoughts, ideas, and concepts, etc. must be well documented, using authorities in the topic and using original sources. 2. Analysis, Originality of Thought, and Creativity This shows originality in use of own ideas, analysis, and in use of facts, theories, and principles from the course discipline and other disciplines. This also develops and supports own ideas and displays independent thinking. There should be thorough consideration of pro and con sides with documentation. 3. Organization of Project Content/Material The paper should be well arranged into appropriate categories and proceed in a logical manner (e.g. general to specific or specific to general, etc.) with a solid thesis statement, introduction, and corresponding conclusion. 4. Format, APA, Basic Mechanics, and Clarity The paper should contain excellent expression of ideas. Language must be grammatically correct and ideas very clearly expressed. There must be consistent and appropriate use of APA format.