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Victimology Article Analysis

Select and analyze a scholarly article on victimology. You may use this week’s required readings to guide you in your selection of a contemporary victimology article. In a critical analysis of the article, evaluate empirical data regarding crime victims.
In your paper, you must:

  • Summarize the article’s thesis and main points in one to two paragraphs.
  • Evaluate the relevance of the data used to support the thesis of the article. In your evaluation, include the author(s) research methods and target population.
  • Provide examples of either the presence of bias or lack of bias evidenced by the author(s).
  • Critique the accuracy, acceptability, strengths, weaknesses, and overall soundness of the article. In your critique, consider whether or not the authors persuaded you with their viewpoints.
  • Explain the contributions the article has brought to your understanding of victimology.

The Victimology Scholarly Article Analysis

  • Must be two double-spaced pages in length (excluding title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style
  • Must include a separate title page with the following
  • Must use at least one scholarly source
  • Must document all sources in APA style
  • Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style

 

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Agriculture essay

Part I
To prepare for this article, in paragraph format (one paragraph should be plenty):

  1. Define “invasive species” using the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) website: National Invasive Species Information Center. USDA. https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/unitedstates/state.shtml
  2. Provide three examples of invasive species in your region.
  3. Define “endemic species,” and provide an example of an endemic species from anywhere in the world. If you can find an example of an endemic species in your region, please include it as well.

Now read the article Political Responses: Where eagles dare. (2013, Sep 14). The Economist, 408(8853):9. Accessed at http://www.economist.com/news/special-report/21585083-more-prosperous-countries-now-favour-protecting-wildlife-not-killing-it-where-eagles on August 16, 2016.
After you have read the article, answer the following questions in paragraph format by using an introduction sentence, related topic sentences, and a conclusion statement that draws connections between the ideas presented. You should be able to address all questions in Part I in 1–2 paragraphs.

  1. Name some ways that governments are trying to redress threats against endemic species. Briefly describe the examples presented in this article.
  2. What is described as the biggest challenge for governments?
  3. How are governments addressing this challenge?

Part II
With habitat loss, less land and resources means lower carrying capacity. For the second part of this assignment, you will apply the readings from your Module 4 Home page to two cases in which conservation of habitat applies to carrying capacity and economics. Choose one of these large predators to investigate: African predators (lions, hyenas, etc.), cougars (mountain lions), or polar bears.

  1. What size of land/water is required to support this animal?
  2. What pressures threaten this organism’s habitat?
  3. What role does international trade and political regulation play in protecting this organism? Are these in place and enforced?

Resources
Available via Summon in the Trident Online Library:
Haywarda, M. W., O’Brien J., & Kerley, G. I. H. (2007). Carrying capacity of large African predators: Predictions and tests. Biological Conservation. 139:219–229.
Glick, H. B. (2014). Modeling cougar habitat in the Northeastern United States. Ecological Modeling. 285:78-89.
Websites
Wildlife Conservation Society at www.wcs.org
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife at wdfw.wa.gov/living/cougars.html
Polar Bears International at www.polarbearsinternational.org

Part III
Finally, examine the costs and benefits of conservation using the Montgomery Botanical Centre as a case study. View the results of a study on the costs and benefits of preserving a collection of plants at the following site: http://www.bgci.org/resources/article/0634/.
In 1–2 paragraphs summarize the following, using complete sentences:

  1. What are the costs associated with maintaining this collection (generally speaking, not exact numbers)?
  2. What are the benefits of preserving this collection and how are they measured? (Hint: They are described as “conservation success.”)
  3. What part of this collection gives diminishing returns and why?
  4. How does collection size relate to efficiency of management of the collection?
  5. When is it most valuable to preserve a plant species?
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Cash Budgets

A cash budget helps an organization plan and control the movement of cash into and out of the company. It is important for an organization to have a good understanding of its cash needs in order to identify instances of cash idleness or shortage. Cash on hand allows the organization to make commitments to various stakeholders, including employees and suppliers. Idle cash represents missed opportunities to reinvest into the organization and to return value to shareholders.
 
In this Application, you will use the information on cash budgets outlined in the Resources to prepare a cash budget for Gladiator Robotics given the data provided in the scenario below.
 
You will create and use an Excel spreadsheet for your calculations for the problems below, and the spreadsheet you develop is what you submit for the Application. Note: The Resources section includes tutorials for those who might need help in designing and using an Excel spreadsheet.
 
Gladiator Robotics
Read the information below and complete Parts I, II and III
The board of directors of Gladiator Robotics is considering whether or not to donate to a national robotics convention for high school students interested in technology and engineering. The company needs you to prepare a monthly cash budget to determine the available cash reserves for January, February, and March. Relevant data appear below.

October
actual		 November
actual		 December
actual		 January February March
Sales $300,000 $325,000 $450,000 $310,000 $350,000 $400,000

All sales are on account. Collections are expected to be 60% in the month following the sale, 25% in the second month following the sale, and 10% in the third month following the sale. Five percent are deemed to be uncollectible.
The company sold equipment in February for $20,000 and received a dividend on investments of $4,000 in March.
Cash on hand as of January 1st is $14,000.
Material purchases are as follows:

October November December January February March
$80,000 $85,000 $105,000 $80,000 $88,000 $92,000

Material purchases are paid 50% in the month purchased and the remainder in the following month.
Other disbursements are paid in the month incurred.

January February March
Labor and wages 150,000 185,000 215,000
Selling costs 62,000 68,000 78,000
G & A costs 30,000 31,000 38,000
Income taxes 32,000
Capital equipment 50,000

The company wants to maintain a cash balance at the end of each month of at least $10,000. It has a $250,000 line of credit at the bank and will borrow from the bank in order to maintain this balance.
Part I: Prepare a monthly cash budget for January, February, and March following the template that is provided to complete.
Part II: Analyze the cash budget and make recommendations to the board of directors of Gladiator Robotics regarding your findings. Be specific regarding possible causes and remedies (if applicable).
Part III: What if any concerns do you have about the ability to make the donation? Also, do you have any concerns about cash on hand which might impact variable HR expenses such as recruitment costs or other commitments to employees including staffing, development or rewards? Be specific.

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blood sugar meter

comment on this please,
 
I recently got a new blood sugar meter that connects via Bluetooth to my phone, and a dedicated app that receives and stores all my readings. It also has an option to upload that data directly to my doctor. Because of the benefits, my insurance company paid 100% of the cost for the new meter and the testing strips. Using that info with other apps that can track other data such as food and exercise, I’ve been able to better manage my sugars and have not only lost weight but feel better. I have a friend who has a blood pressure device that also transmits the data to his phone…there’s all sorts

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Psychology Essay

Questions:
1. Compare psychology’s definition of aggression from how it is used in everyday language, and describe the biological factors that make humans prone to hurt one another. How do social-cultural and psychological factors trigger this behavior?
 
2.Compare distress and eustress. Why do you think some stress is good for us?
 
3.Describe the main dissociative disorders and explain why they are controversial.
 
4. Describe the basic themes of humanistic therapy and the specific goals and techniques used in the client-centered approach.
 
5.How might culture and values influence the therapist-client relationship? What are some of the barriers different cultures face in seeking and receiving therapeutic services?

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The Purpose and Effect of the American Dream

First, choose either Crevecoeur’s Letter or Barack Obama’s November 7, 2007 speech (“Agenda to Reclaim the American Dream”). Describe their vision of life in America in terms of both its promise and its problems. Discuss their visions of America in terms of Adams’ definition of the American Dream.
 
Next, choose two of the other texts we have read in the previous modules. Evaluate how the ideas, arguments, and problems presented in these texts compare to those presented by Crevecoeur or Obama. For instance, you might want to choose a text that confirms Crevecoeur’s (or Obama’s) vision of America and another text that challenges or problematizes that vision.
 
Finally, assess the possibilities or impossibilities of achieving the American Dream as represented in these texts and the course generally. Has the progress of American life confirmed the possibility of the American Dream, or have the persistent challenges, divisions, and conflicts shown its impossibility? What progress has been realized and what still needs to be done?
 
Write a 4-5 page paper in Word format (not counting title and reference page). Include an APA formatted title page and reference page. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M5_A1.doc. By Monday, June 5, 2017, deliver your assignment to the M5: Assignment 1 Dropbox.
 
All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.
 

Assignment 1 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Define the concept of the American Dream presented by the chosen author.
36
Explain the potential problems that arise from the vision this author presents.
48
Analyze the conceptions of the American Dream presented by two other authors and provide support for these claims using the appropriate texts.
88
Draw meaningful conclusions about the possibility of achieving the American Dream by comparing and contrasting the visions presented.
40
Describe how these visions still impact our conception of America today.
24
Organization (16 points): Introduction, Thesis, Transitions, and Conclusion
Usage and Mechanics (16 points): Grammar, Spelling, and Sentence Structure
APA Elements (24 points): Attribution, Paraphrasing, and Quotations
Style (8 points): Audience, and Word Choice
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History

Poetry, Philosophy in Music and Art; and Color Analysis” Please respond to one (1) of the following, using sources under the Explore heading as the basis of your response:

  • Poetry and Philosophy heavily influenced music at this time.  Especially in reference to Debussy and Mahler.  Do review their works below and discuss how you see either composer inspired by poetry and/or by philosophy after listening to works by each after reading about them. How would you relate this to today?  Do poetry and philosophy shape contemporary artists?  Discuss what types of things inspire you to ‘create’ and why?
  • Describe two (2) color paintings by different artists (selected from the list or sources in the Explore section below) that you believe represent the quote by Kandinsky on the subject of color in art from our readings. Justify your response by directly relating to his work, Concerning the Spiritual in Art. Do you see any of these ideas for the use of color and its impact in today’s world? in social media? visual culture examples on ‘colors’ impact? Do share a modern example!
  • How does Poetry define modernism at this time in history?  Use a specific example from our readings this week, and the impact of Modernism style in Paris to support your analysis.  Think about ‘why Paris’…
  • How did the modernist styles play a role at this time in shaping or defining current thought? Picking one specific visual art style: Cubism, Fauvism, Futurism, German Expressionism; discuss its cultural influence, and larger impact on modernism.  Is there an artist today that applies this style?  Remember, it does not have to be a literal interpretation, but you can see style connections today?

Explore:
Debussy and Mahler

Kandinsky on Color

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health essay

At the veteran’s center you are assigned to counsel an adult client who has been diagnosed with PTSD. He is a 34-year-old veteran who is starting to have flashbacks and is afraid of being identified as mentally ill. He also has problems with his abusive father and has issues with authority.
Bring this case to the next staff meeting to discuss with the team. Explaining your initial counseling plan, initial concerns, and back-up plans for this patient, including 1-3 sentence responses to all of the following:

  • a description of at least 1 type of therapy you could use to assist this client effectively
  • an explanation of how you would utilize the chosen therapy
  • a description of at least 2 benefits and 1 drawback it provides
  • how you might convince him to try therapy
  • how you plan to build a therapeutic alliance with this client Are there potential transference issues? If yes, explain what it might be and why
  • What you can do to guard yourself against potential projective identification? If yes explain what it might be and why
  • If so, give one way you might handle this
  • Do you feel that you may have potential counter-transference issues with this client? If so, name one and how you might handle this if it comes into play.
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computer management

Imagine that you are the human resources (HR) manager at a small start-up company, and your company has just been awarded a new contract that is requiring a huge increase in the organization’s workforce. As a result, you have been asked to outline the process that you will use to develop an internally consistent compensation system and present it to the owners of the company for approval. Create a two-page essay in which you address the following issues: the reasons why an internally consistent compensation system is necessary and the process involved in creating an internally consistent compensation system. Make sure that your essay includes enough information to convince the owners that the time, effort, and manpower that this process will take will be worth it to the company in the long run. Please be sure that all sources used, including your textbook, are cited and referenced properly using APA formatting. Information about accessing the grading rubric for this assignment is provided below