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mortality

Robinson Jeffers’s “Where I?” and Tom Sleigh’s “The Very End” address the same theme: mortality. In both poems, the speaker reflects on another person’s—a woman’s—death. For this essay, you will choose ONE of these two poems (“Where I?” or “The Very End”) and make an argument about what exactly the speaker learns—about death or the woman—through his reflection on mortality and observation of the woman.
 
In your essay, you are required to quote specific words, phrases, and/or lines from the poem that are relevant to your argument. You must also close read the language in those quotations. Your analysis of those quotations must clearly support and connect to your overall argument.
 
“Where I?” and “The Very End” are sonnets, and, as we discussed in class, the sonnet is a specific poetic form; you may want to consider how the poem’s form relates to the speaker’s reflection on death. Additionally, use some of the following erms: metaphor, simile, alliteration, assonance, imagery, rhyme, personification, etc..
 
STRUCTURING ESSAY 1
 
Paragraph 1:

  • Your introductory paragraph must introduce the text and the key ideas of your paper. It must include the title and author of the text you are writing on. It must lead up to a clear thesis statement, which offers a specific argument about the text and not just a plot summary. It must also end with a strong transition to your next paragraph.

 
Paragraph 2, 3, etc. (body paragraphs—as many as needed)

  • Each body paragraph must begin with a clear topic sentence forecasting the content of the paragraph. Each paragraph must include textual evidence that supports your thesis and close reading of that textual evidence that also supports your thesis.

 
Conclusion

  • Your conclusion must link the various parts of your argument into one cohesive whole. Reassert and restate your argument in new words. Because essay 1 is so short, your conclusion may be 2-3 sentences at the end of your final body paragraph.

 
 
REQUIREMENTS FOR ESSAY 1
 

  • Academic Honesty Statement: Essay must include the academic honesty statement at the top of the first page

o   Here is that statement: “I have read, understand, and am in compliance with the Academic Honesty policy. In particular, I have not committed any kind of plagiarism. There are no un-attributed direct or indirect quotations or paraphrases from printed materials, websites, other students’ papers, or any other sources in my essay.”

  • Length: Essay must be a minimum of 500 words in length, not including the heading/title, academic honesty statement, and works cited page; essay must not be longer than 750 words in length
  • Content: Essay must offer a clear argument (not just a summary or description of the poem) and must provide close reading analysis of the text
  • Format: Essay must have an interesting and original title; include a works cited page; and be typed, double-spaced, written in 12-point Times or Times New Roman font, and formatted according to standard MLA style
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Describe a Social Change

Discussion: Social Change Vision: Community, Professional, and Academic
 
By Day 4
 
Post a description of your vision for social change. Include how your personal vision complements vision and mission, as well as how The  University might help you achieve your professional and academic goals. Then, describe a social change effort that is currently going on in your community or an effort you think needs to take place in your community. Explain how this effort
 
may impact your personal and professional goals— and ignite your passion to be part of the helping professions.

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Strategic HRM Plan Benchmark Assessment

Details:
Write a high-level strategic human resource management plan (3-4 pages).
The purpose of this assignment is to simulate the thought process managers use to connect unit goals with organizational strategy. The students are not expected to produce a detailed strategic plan (which in actual organizations can exceed 100 pages). Rather, the expectation is that students demonstrate consideration of the multiple complexities involved in strategic planning.
The assignment is centered on the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) model of analysis, and the specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) model of goal setting.
Access the GCU Library, relevant course materials, Internet resources, and the HRM Webliography to research SWOT analysis, SMART goals, and models of strategic proposals.
Access your Scenario Generator Report, which includes a description of the organization, points to reflect on, a SWOT analysis, and directions for a SMART goals report. Use this information to write the Strategic HRM Proposal.
The Strategic HRM Proposal should be in the form of a professional report. There is no single, correct manner of presentation. Creative thinking is expected. The formatting is secondary to the content and application of knowledge. However, the proposal should be organized in a readily comprehensible manner that conveys a thorough understanding of course objectives. Graphics, bulleted lists, tables, and charts are acceptable. Include the following:

  • Introduction and conclusion that make relevant connections to course objectives. 
  • Summary of the organizational description included in your Scenario Generator Report. 
  • Reflection and application of each point included in your Scenario Generator Report (two to three fully developed sentences per item).

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
 
Instructors will be using a grading rubric to grade the assignments. It is recommended that learners review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment in order to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
 
http://lc.gcumedia.com/amp434/scenario-generator/scenario-generator-v1.1.html
 

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four principals of design for page layout

The four principals of design for page layout (5 slides) (my part)
 
Review Chapter 10 of Writing Proposals.
Review the importance of design discussed in Ch. 10.
Prepare a 10- to 15-slide presentation on how to design a proposal.  The presentation must address the following key elements of effective design:

  • The Gestalt Theory of Design
  • The Four Principals of Design for Page Layout
  • The Five Step Design Process
  • Include at least two graphic elements, such as a chart, table, graph, photograph, or drawing in your proposal.
  • Use consistent font and color palate.
  • Include at least two credible references.

Format your references consistent with APA guidelines.
Submit your assignment to the Assignment Files tab.

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business proposal

Consider the reaction of the intended audience to the quality of your executive summary.
Write an 875- to 1,225-word Executive Summary for the real or fictional business proposal you outlined in Week 1.  The Executive Summary must include the following:

  • Describes the business or business solution
  • Provides proof of credibility of the company and/or management team
  • Describes a clear call to action
  • Contains at least one real or fictional chart or figure
  • Uses at least two credible sources for research

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
Submit your assignment to the Assignment Files tab.

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type of budget

 
For this assignment, you will decide what type of budget to implement for a start-up company.  
Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:

  1. Summarize the type of manufacturing company you plan to start up and determine how you will design the value chain for your manufacturing company.
  2. Describe the type of budget you plan to implement in your company, and outline the budgeting review steps necessary to ensure that your company reaches the financial forecast.
  3. Select at least four (4) specific benchmarks you will utilize in your company. Explain the benchmarks selected and their benefit(s) to your company.
  4. Explain the type of cost system you plan to implement in your company, and identify any major challenge(s) in implementing your cost system. Suggest a way to overcome the identified challenge(s).
  5. Integrate at least one (1) quality resource using in-text citations and a reference page in your assignment. Note: Wikipedia, Investopedia, and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.
  6. Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
  • Typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
  • 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 is not included in the required page length.
  • Include a reference page. Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Analyze the management accountant’s role in the organization.
  • Analyze the advantage of budgeting, the preparation of a master budget, and other forms of planning.
  • Discuss the allocation of costs to divisions, plants, departments, contracts, and products.
  • Compare and contrast the various management uses of variances.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in cost accounting.

 

  • Write clearly and concisely about cost accounting using proper writing mechanics.
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Internet Data Analysis for Business

Key performance indicators (KPIs) are used by organizations to evaluate the extent to which tactical goals for specified business activities have been met. 
 
Research and discuss the various software tools that are used to measure KPIs. Using your research, answer the following questions:
 

  • What are some recommended specific software tools that are used to measure KPIs?
  • What is your rationale behind those recommendations?
  • Are there specific software tools that you would recommend based on the type of business?
  • In what way would your case study business specifically use KPIs to evaluate the extent to which tactical goals have been met?