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Business Finance – Operations Management

Option #1: Moneyball Case Study (Exercise 8.3)
Read the “Moneyball” case study in the Managing Organizational Change textbook. Write a 3-4 page essay that thoroughly answers the five questions listed at the end of the case.
The Checklist-to-Success for this assignment:

  • Review proper essay form: Include an introduction, the body of text, and a conclusion.
  • Develop a 3-4 page essay (title and reference pages do not count in the 3-4 page requirement).
  • Support your major points with citations from course materials and outside sources. Remember that you must cite facts and support your ideas and opinions with credible sources.
  •  To complete this assignment, citation of a minimum of three scholarly references other than the course textbook is required.
  •  Your paper should be formatted with double spacing, citations, title page, reference page, and error less APA formatting.
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Option #1: Moneyball Case Study (Exercise 8.3)

Option #1: Moneyball Case Study (Exercise 8.3)
Read the “Moneyball” case study in the Managing Organizational Change textbook. Write a 3-4 page essay that thoroughly answers the five questions listed at the end of the case.
The Checklist-to-Success for this assignment:

  • Review the grading rubric, which can be accessed in the Module 5 Materials folder, to thoroughly understand the expectations for this assignment.
  • Review proper essay form: Include an introduction, the body of text, and a conclusion.
  • Develop a 3-4 page essay (title and reference pages do not count in the 3-4 page requirement).
  • Support your major points with citations from course materials and outside sources. Remember that you must cite facts and support your ideas and opinions with credible sources.
  •  To complete this assignment, citation of a minimum of three scholarly references other than the course textbook is required.
  •  Your paper should be formatted with double spacing, citations, title page, reference page, and error less APA formatting.
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Evolution Of PR: Bringing Theory To Practice

Bringing theory to practice is the focus of this course.
(  this is will be my theory ” Excellence” in PR)    prepare a 5-minute presentation on:
 
1. Two or three key concepts of the theory (a short overview) 2. Key individuals involved in the development or dissemination of the theory 3. Primary influences on the industry both historically and currently. 4. Give an example of the theory in practice, historically or currently. 
 
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. A minimum of 3 external sources (not the textbook or Study Guide) are required. Two should be academic sources (journals, papers, etc. not popular media.)
 
A visual aid is also required . It may be in Prezi, PowerPoint, or handout format. Hint: There should be a minimal amount of text. I cannot open Keynote files.
 
write a 3 page analysis paper  about the highlights of the theory’s impact on public relations – a deeper explanation of the application and/or importance of the theory, or the example you used. The paper must show complete understanding of both the theory and its application.

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Evolution Of PR: Bringing Theory To Practice

Bringing theory to practice is the focus of this course.
(  this is will be my theory ” Excellence” in PR)    prepare a 5-minute presentation on:
 
1. Two or three key concepts of the theory (a short overview) 2. Key individuals involved in the development or dissemination of the theory 3. Primary influences on the industry both historically and currently. 4. Give an example of the theory in practice, historically or currently.
 
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. A minimum of 3 external sources (not the textbook or Study Guide) are required. Two should be academic sources (journals, papers, etc. not popular media.)
 
A visual aid is also required . It may be in Prezi, PowerPoint, or handout format. Hint: There should be a minimal amount of text. I cannot open Keynote files.
 
write a 3 page analysis paper  about the highlights of the theory’s impact on public relations – a deeper explanation of the application and/or importance of the theory, or the example you used. The paper must show complete understanding of both the theory and its application.
 

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: Computer Science

Discussion Question 3-1
Discussion Question 3-1. The development of a work breakdown structure can be challenging. It requires a good understanding of the problem and a good understanding of the proposed solution. The proposed solution must be “broken down” into its major parts, each of which may be further broken down. Comment on your experience in developing a work breakdown structure for your individual project. What was easy? What was difficult? What problems did you encounter and how did you solve them?
Discussion Question 3-2
Discussion Question 3-2. Two IT acquisition planning teams worked together to study the same problem and develop alternative solutions for solving it. The teams then separated and each developed a work breakdown structure for the same alternative solution. The teams then compared the resulting work breakdown structures and found that they were significantly different. Is only one of the work breakdown structures correct? Could both be correct? Could both be incorrect?
Discussion Question 3-3
Discussion Question 3-3. SEIs CMMI-ACQ 1.3 guide on pages 279-280 discusses the work to include in the WBS. In the WBS, how is the work to be done by the buyer distinguished from the work to be done by the IT services contractor? (One paragraph)

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Discussion Question 3-Computer Science

Discussion Question 3-1
Discussion Question 3-1. The development of a work breakdown structure can be challenging. It requires a good understanding of the problem and a good understanding of the proposed solution. The proposed solution must be “broken down” into its major parts, each of which may be further broken down. Comment on your experience in developing a work breakdown structure for your individual project. What was easy? What was difficult? What problems did you encounter and how did you solve them?
Discussion Question 3-2
Discussion Question 3-2. Two IT acquisition planning teams worked together to study the same problem and develop alternative solutions for solving it. The teams then separated and each developed a work breakdown structure for the same alternative solution. The teams then compared the resulting work breakdown structures and found that they were significantly different. Is only one of the work breakdown structures correct? Could both be correct? Could both be incorrect?
Discussion Question 3-3
Discussion Question 3-3. SEIs CMMI-ACQ 1.3 guide on pages 279-280 discusses the work to include in the WBS. In the WBS, how is the work to be done by the buyer distinguished from the work to be done by the IT services contractor? (One paragraph)

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English – Article writing

Instructions: Please carefully read the following assignment details in its entirety. There are many components to this particular assignment, and each component is graded.
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This essay should be between 900 and 1000 words, excluding the required annotated bibliography.
First, you will choose a topic of interest that has at least two opposing sides (please do not reuse your Toulmin essay topic). Then, you need to research that topic in order to specify the topic’s scope, so it can be easily discussed in 1000 word essay. Note: Consider your audience as laymen in the field who have only general knowledge of your topic.Â
This essay must include a minimum of five sources.  Three should be peer-reviewed sources, preferably from the APUS databases.  From the library welcome page, click on Advanced Search at the bottom of the page and then check the “peer reviewed” sources box filter. The following should clarify the term “peer-reviewed”:  http://youtu.be/rOCQZ7QnoN0. You may use eBooks; however, as discussed in your textbook, books generally are not as current as peer-reviewed articles.  You may also use primary sources (interviews, statistics, etc); however, these primary sources should be obtained from experts within that field.  If you cannot find strong sources for your chosen topic, then change your topic. If you have a question about the validity of a source, please contact a librarian: librarian@apus.edu
Make sure to include the following sections in your essay:
an introduction and claim,
background,
body,
and a conclusion.
Within the body of your essay, make sure to include the following in any order:
The background for your chosen topic,
the opposition – use an academic tone, and do not show bias,
the strengths and weaknesses of your opponents’ claims,
scholarly research,
your claim — use an academic tone, and do not show bias,
discuss the warrants for your claim and the opposition in order to find the common ground,
and show the common ground between your opponents’ claim and your claim.
After you have written your essay, please make sure to revise the content of your essay. Lastly, be sure to edit your essay by checking grammar, format, and smaller technical details. Please make sure your essay is written in third person.
The Annotated Bibliography
An annotated Bibliography (AB) is due with your Rogerian essay. Using the MLA guide, list each source as it will appear on the Works Cited page of your essay. Summarize each source in two or three grammatically-correct  sentences. These short summaries are the “annotations.”  The following is a sample of an “annotated bibliography.”
Annotated Bibliography (Centered)
Clark, Irene L. The Genre of Argument. Fort Worth, TX: Harcourt Brace, 1998. Print.
Clark’s textbook identifies the major steps to developing a well-researched and well-written argumentative essay. Professional essays are included in the text as models.
Ward, Russ. Logical Argument in the Research Paper. Fort Worth, TX: Harcourt Brace, 1997. Print.
Augmenting the steps to writing an argumentative research paper is information about proper documentation. The Rogerian System, an important aspect of a well-planned paper, should be studied carefully. Submission Instructions: Please submit this through the assignments link in the classroom. This assignment is due on Sunday, by 11:55 p.m., ET.
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U3IP:PerspectivesOfSociology

Unit:  Social Institutions
Deliverable Length:  2-3 pages
 
Choice 1:
Deliverable Length:   2-3 pages
The family is the oldest and most important and influential socializing agent for an individual.
In a 2-3 page paper, address the following questions:

  • How can the three sociological perspectives (e.g., social functionalism, social conflict, and symbolic interaction) be used to conceptually understand the family?
  • What fundamental changes to the family have been made over the last 40 years?
  • What is the “family”? Use the 3 sociological perspectives to explain.

Make sure your Individual Project includes references using APA standards.
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.
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Choice 2:
Deliverable Length:   2-3 pages
The mass media teaches us about politics, our identity, our gender, what to believe, and what to value, and not to mention it perpetuates stereotypes about social groups.  It is no surprise that it is the most controversial of all the socializing agents!
For your research, spend some time watching TV.  In a 2-3 page paper, address the following questions:

  • Why is our media (e.g., television, radio, the Internet, magazines) identified as a major agent of socialization?
  • What do children learn from the mass media about American culture (some ideas to include in your response are gender norms, values, violence, ideas about democracy and equality, and issues of social class).
  • What are some common stereotypes portrayed in terms of race, gender, social class, ethnicity, and sexual orientation?

Make sure your Individual Project includes references using APA standards.

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Development Of Health Care In The Chinese And Guatemalan Heritage And Their Similarity Between Both Cultures Regarding Health Care.

1.  In your own words discuss and compare the development of health care in the Chinese and Guatemalan heritage.  
2.  Describe if there is any similarity  between both culture regarding the health care beliefs.
– APA format
– A minimum of 500 words are required.
– A minimum of 2 evidence based references no older than 5 years.

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Essentials of Psychology SSC130

Essay Assignment
OBJECTIVE To successfully complete this course, you must write an essay based on information found in your textbook Psychology and Your Life, 2nd Edition, by Robert S. Feldman. The great thing about this assignment is there is NO outside research necessary!
Choose one of the topics and submit a well-written essay based on that topic. Your essay should be 750 to 1,000 words long. Remember: If you use the exact words of your textbook’s authors, you must use quotation marks and cite the information properly. To learn more about proper format- ting of citations for both in-text and a reference page, visit www2.liu.edu/cwis/cwp/library/workshop/citapa.htm.
Note: The only source you may use is your textbook. Any use of outside information will result in an automatic post of 1 percent.
Please take a few moments to watch the video available on your student portal. The video gives a verbal explanation of this assignment.
Topics
Conditioning
Begin by reviewing Chapter 5. Chapter 5 discusses classical conditioning and the experiments of Ivan Pavlov, operant conditioning, and B.F. Skinner’s contributions to the field in particular with his discussion on rewards and punishment. Chapter 5 also discusses cognitive approaches to learning, which include latent learning and observational learning based on Bandura’s experiments.
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Then, write your essay about one of the following topics:
1. Choose one of these conditioning/learning styles and fully discuss the theory and theorist of your choice. Once this is complete use the elements of the theory to demonstrate how it may be applied to child rearing. In essay format, create a plan to help get a young child to clean his or her room.
2. Conditioning still plays a role in punishment, and the text discusses the pros and cons of punishment and why reinforcement “beats” punishment. An explanation of the theory and theorist needs to be included in your discus- sion. Explain the theory behind this phenomenon and give an example of it by how you used it when training an animal. You can use the theory to train an animal to do a specific trick or stop an unwanted behavior.
Memory
Begin by reviewing Chapter 6. Chapter 6 discusses memory, how the brain processes information, and the process involved in forgetting information. In addition, the chapter discusses how we as humans think, reason, and solve prob- lems and the role our brains play in developing language.
Then, write your essay about one of the following topics:
1. Discuss the process of memory. In particular, discuss the different types of memory and relate each one to a personal experience.
2. Discuss each of the different theories on language acqui- sition. As our country becomes more multicultural, how can these any or all of these theories aid our children and/or you in learning a second and perhaps a third language?
Motivation and Emotion
Begin by reviewing Chapter 7. Chapter 7 states that humans are born to be motivated to satisfy our needs, discusses why some of us seek out more sensation and thrills more than others, explains why emotions and the need for power rule some of us, and ends with a discussion of the cultural differ- ences on how we as humans express emotions.
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Then, write your essay about one of the following topics:
1. According to Maslow, our motivation progresses up a pyramid. Discuss his theory and give your opinion on whether or not you agree with it. Give concrete examples (in relation to the hierarchy) to support your opinion.
2. The text discusses three models of emotions. After you have defined all three theories, choose one of those mod- els and describe what you do in the event of a crisis. Provide specific examples.
Process Your essay assignment must include
1. A cover sheet
2. The body of your paper (750–1,000 words)
3. A reference page, if needed
The Cover Sheet
The first page of your paper will be the cover sheet. Provide the following information:
n The title of your chosen topic
n Your name and student ID
n Current date (for example, November 1, 2013)
n Essentials of Psychology SSC130
n Essay 250059
Developing the Body of Your Paper
As stated earlier, you are to choose one of the assigned top- ics and create a thoughtful, well-written essay of 750 to 1,000 words based solely from the sources provided (in other words, your textbook). If you use the exact words of the text- book’s authors, you are required to use quotation marks and provide proper citations both in the text and on a properly formatted reference page. If you don’t know how to do this,
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please refer to www2.liu.edu/cwis/cwp/library/work- shop/citapa.htm to learn more about proper formatting of both in-text citations and a reference page.
Formatting Format your paper using a standard font, such as Times New Roman, 12 point, double-spaced. Set the margins at a stan- dard 1 inch on all sides. Since you’ve given your information on the cover sheet, no header is necessary. The standard style format for citations is American Psychological Association (APA). If you need help with this, refer to www2.liu.edu/cwis/cwp/library/workshop/citapa.htm.
Submitting Your Assignment To submit your graded project, follow these steps:
1. Go to http://www.pennfoster.edu.
2. Log in to your student portal.
3. Click on Take Exam next to the lesson you’re working on.
4. Follow the instructions provided to complete your exam.
Be sure to keep a backup copy of any files you submit to the school.
Grading Criteria Turn to the appendix of this study guide to view the rubric outlining the criteria by which you’ll be graded.