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PNGE 310 Project

PNGE 310 Project #1 February 5, 2018
Spring 2018 Part (1) Due Thursday, February 15, 2018
Part (2) Due Thursday, February 22, 2018
Part (3) Due Friday, March 2, 2018
Your assignment for this project is to gather data for a site to design a drilling assembly. The information from surrounding wells and fields can be used to design the drill string and selecting the rotary drilling rig. The site selection process should consider the available data from offset wells in terms of formation properties and should have a minimum vertical depth of 8500 ft.
In your report include rotary drilling rig capacity and/or limitations to drill a new well at the selected field. The major part of the report should include the calculations related to the forces on the drill string.
Report should contain the statement of the problem and the limitations and safety factors used for the design. Include all applicable constraints like social and environmental impact of the selected site in the report. Use appendix for detailed calculations and specifications.
Some examples of data you can use in the preparation of your report are site location and surface maps, formation contacts (or thicknesses), completion interval and type, fresh water and coal seam zones to be drilled through, type of fluid produced and their analysis, formation pressure, fracture gradients, well logs, production tests, and other related information on the subsurface. You may not have all the data listed here. Attach copies of all supporting documents used in the preparation of final report in “pdf” format with proper name convention. Keep a copy of your documents and data for new assignments of this class.
Please keep me informed on your progress and see me or class TA if you need additional assistance. This assignment requires four (4) submissions in three (3) parts as: (Part 1) “Spreadsheet One” provided on eCampus with your selected field information, (Part 2a) “Spreadsheet Two” provided on eCampus with your selected values used in the calculations, and (Part 2b) “Calculations Report” with details of calculation and formulas as an appendix and if necessary with additional information and/or file, and (Part 3) “Final Report” with write up of required topics and sections. Part (3) is not acceptable if parts (1)
and (2) are not submitted. And Part (2) is not acceptable if Part (1) is not submitted. For all file submissions use the name convention given in syllabus. All reports and supplements should be submitted on the “Turnitin” and/or related link for this assignment on or before the due date. Other forms of submissions are not acceptable. Additionally, pictures or photos of write ups and equations are unacceptable in the submitted documents.
Use handouts and available catalogs for equipment selection. Each individual is responsible for submitting a final report. More information regarding the report format will be posted.

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CM 380 Essay #2 Using Theories to Analyze Communication Efforts

CM 380 Essay #2
Using Theories to Analyze Communication Efforts
For this assignment, you will select an actual communication event that has occurred within the past year
and analyze it using the communication theories learned in CM 380. You can select your topic from the
sample list provided or you can propose a topic of your own. If you propose your own topic it
ABSOLUTELY MUST be pre-approved by Dr. Vigil or one of the teaching assistants.
Unlike essay #1, this essay will be written in a more traditional academic format and will follow the writing
and style guidelines posted on course Blackboard page.
The essay must contain the following elements:
• A summary of the context of the communication event (the who, what, when, and why aspects)
• A brief description of the medium/media used to disseminate the communication (the how of it)
and sample messages related to the event
• A synopsis of the effects/impact of the messaging as it was disseminated
• An assessment of the actual act(s) of communication surrounding the event using communication
theories to support your judgment/claims
• A couple of clear theory-based suggestions for how the situation could be/could have been
improved (Including specific messaging examples would be helpful here)
• As always, an effective essay needs an introduction with a clear thesis, a well organized body, and
a compelling conclusion.
Details:
• Must be 3-5 pages typed, double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font and must follow the
writing guidelines posted on the course Blackboard page.
• Will require outside research. Therefore, proper in-text citations and works cited pages are
expected. Please review the proper formatting for your style guide of choice (MLA, APA,
Chicago) and use it.
• PLEASE put page numbers on your document.
• Use quotation marks around material taken word for word from the text. [Remember, changing
one or two words in a sentence does NOT make it an original sentence.]
• See one of the TAs or Dr. Vigil for help if you are confused about course concepts, but don’t
expect them to explain the communication event to you or to give you ideas for applying the
theories (that is your job).
• The paper is due NO LATER THAN March 27th at 2 p.m. The essay must be uploaded to the
proper TurnItIn folder on the course Blackboard page by 2 p.m. and a printed and stapled copy
must be handed in at the beginning of class on that date.
• The essay is worth up to 100 points. Writing quality will impact overall grade.
Potential Topics:
• The rise of the Time’s Up movement
• Organizing the March for Our Lives
• The launch of the iPhone X
• The #LadyDoritos controversy (creation
and response)
• Response to Dodge Ram Superbowl
commercial featuring Martin Luther
King, Jr. speech excerpt
• The response to the Korean Unified flag
for the Olympics
• The release of the Black Panther movie
• The French actresses’ backlash against
the #MeToo movement
• The Indianapolis Colts response to the
Josh McDaniels change of heart
• The University of Louisville men’s
basketball team punishment
• The iPhone “selfie” campaign
• Eminem’s Anti-Trump freestyle rap and
responses to it
• Release of the Nunes memo
• The launch of Watch by Facebook (i.e.,
Facebook TV)
• Starbucks Unicorn Frapp
• The crypto-currency
controversy/conundrum

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Ethical Leadership-Discuss two ethical traits that your chosen leader has demonstrated

Scenario:
You are a sales representative for a medical device company that manufactures artificial joints. Your company has developed an artificial knee joint that is less expensive than the competition and will dramatically reduce healing time for patients. However, it is also known to produce a serious, and potentially lethal, infection in a small percentage of patients. Your company refuses to disclose this potential side effect to patients. You feel you have a duty to disclose, but signed a non-disclosure agreement (a contract stating that you would keep all information about the company confidential) when you were hired by the company.
A. Select a leader who you feel has exhibited exemplary ethical conduct to do the following:
1. Discuss two ethical traits that your chosen leader has demonstrated.
2. Explain how your chosen leader has exhibited ethical conduct.
B. Analyze the dilemma found in the scenario from both the consequentialist and deontological perspectives.
Note: Consider how consequentialists and deontologists would approach the dilemma: What questions would they ask and what decision might they reach?
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1. Discuss which level of cognitive moral development (i.e., preconventional, conventional, or postconventional) is represented in the scenario for each of the following questions:
• What action would be best for society in the long term?
• If I reveal this information, will my company find out and fire me?
• Which course of action would best serve justice?
• Are there any laws that indicate whether I should disclose this information?
• If I keep quiet, will my company reward me for that?

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Strategic Management And Business Policy- What are competitive and cooperative strategies?

For this essay, you will conduct research on corporate strategies and the affect they have on the decision process.
Use the same company you chose AMAZON/WALMART
In your essay, address the following questions:
1. What is a functional strategy?
2. What are stability strategies in business? What are the pros and cons of these strategies?
3. What are competitive and cooperative strategies?
4. What are the tradeoffs (pros and cons) between an internal and an external growth strategy?
Which approach is best as an international strategy? Why?
What about retrenchment?
 

Business Administration Stakeholder Analysis

The Assignment
Please write an essay (maximum five pages) [start with a thesis statement and double-space the essay] to Wells Fargo’s board of directors providing them with a stakeholder analysis and course(s) of action they should take based on your analysis.
In your analysis of the following case, address the following questions:
1. Who are the primary stakeholders? Who are the secondary stakeholders?
2. What attributes of power, legitimacy, and urgency do each of the stakeholders that you identified hold?
3. What economic, legal, ethical and discretionary responsibilities does Wells Fargo have to each of the stakeholders you identified?
4. What are possible alternative courses of action for Wells Fargo?
5. What are the practical constraints to each alternative that you identified?
6. What course of action(s) should Wells Fargo take?
 
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Changing Organizational Priorities that change scope of projects- Explain for the project chosen, explain, analyze, synthesize, and summarize the impact that the application of operations management will have

Objective: Select the company from the Fortune 500 list
Prepare a 8-10 page Research paper on one of the following topics:
· Changing Organizational Priorities that change scope of projects
· Change Management impact on Projects and/or Change management impact on operations management
· Lack of accountability on project requirements
· Unrealistic deadlines for project completion
· Relationship of project to strategy of the business
Guidelines:
· Relate your paper to a specific project or initiative (this can be a past or future project at your organization, a past project from another company or a future project you wish to undertake). In review of all of the aspects of Project Management what one area do you believe will be your biggest challenge? Explain for the project chosen, explain, analyze, synthesize, and summarize the impact that the application of operations management will have. Provide examples of specific projects or operations failures for the chosen company, and relate how this conforms or deviates from effective project management standards/theory.
· Research Paper will be in APA format
· Research papers will be 8-10 pages in content length (not including cover and reference page)
· Research paper will have a minimum of 10 quality peer-reviewed references

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Grant Proposal – Peer Reviews; Does the proposed study improve scientific knowledge, technical capability and/or clinical practice

Grant Proposal – Peer Reviews
play the role of a grant reviewer by reading and giving feedback to two other students’ grant proposals
The Grant Proposal – Peer Reviews
* Must address the following areas of the proposal you are reviewing:
    * Specific Aims: Does the proposed study seem adequate to achieve these specific aims?
* Background: Does the literature review justify the need for the study? Are there any gaps or missing data in the literature review?
* Significance: Does the proposed study improve scientific knowledge, technical capability and/or clinical practice?
* Proposed Study: Does the proposed study methodology answer the hypotheses listed in the Background section? Is the proposed methodology sufficient to achieve the stated specific aims?
 

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Explain how the APA’s Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct can be used to guide decisions in the ethical application of these technologies

Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, be certain to have read all the required resources for this week. In recent years, the psychology profession has been greatly influenced by various forms of technology. The prevalence of psychology professionals using technology to market themselves and engage, socialize, and interact with others has created new opportunities and challenges. This is particularly true with regard to potential interactions with clients via these technologies. Given the exponential growth with which these technological advancements are permeating our world, we expect to see the proliferation of new issues, challenges, and opportunities within the realms of psychological research and practice.
In your initial post:

What are the potential responsibilities of the psychology professionals as providers of care with regard to the use of these technologies? Does the increase in ease, convenience, and experience satisfaction for the parties involved outweigh any potential negative outcomes?

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PPT Infographic to make an argument or arguments regarding the claim at the top of the graphic regarding the position of US President

  • PPT Infographic to make an argument or arguments regarding the claim at the top of the graphic regarding the position of US President [Note, the argument is not about any one individual President past or present, although you may give examples utilizing certain Presidents].
  • One of your examples must be regarding Presidential Disaster Declarations. 
  • The PPT includes a photo example of the Infographic partially completed to help get you started if this is your first time to work with an Infographic.
  • You are welcome to alter your Infographic and add slides.
  •  Add a PPT slide with a list of your sources.  There is no right or wrong answer – just be sure you support your arguments and statements with facts
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The American story: Perspectives and encounters:Reflect: As you learn about American Imperialism and the Progressive Era, think about the relationship between these two historical developments, comparing and contrasting Progressive policies at home with their policies abroad

NO PLAGIARISM AT ALL
Discussion One
(Please use Chapters as References They are Attached)
Barnes, L. & Bowles, M. (2014). The American story: Perspectives and encounters from 1877
pare: Read Chapters 4, 5, and 6 of the textbook, Chapter Nine (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. of The Jungle, and watch To Conquer or Redeem (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
Reflect IconReflect: As you learn about American Imperialism and the Progressive Era, think about the relationship between these two historical developments, comparing and contrasting Progressive policies at home with their policies abroad.
Consider the areas of American society and economy in need of reform during the first two decades of the 20th century. Think about the domestic issues on which the Progressive Movement focused, such as food safety, worker’s safety, women’s rights, economic inequality, and taxes. Evaluate their approach to these issues.
Think about the factors that contributed to American Imperialism and America’s expanding role in the world. Consider the importance of the expansion of the Navy, the technological advancements, the need for markets brought on by the Industrial Revolution, and the experience of the peoples in America’s imperial holdings. Take the time to notice President Theodore Roosevelt’s role in promoting American Imperialism. Consider the stances that progressives took on various issues, were these stances consistent with the practice of imperialism?
Consult The Anatomy of a Discussion Board (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. as well as Critical Thinking: A Guide to Skillful Reasoning (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. as you formulate your response.
Write IconWrite: After reading Chapters 4, 5, and 6 of the textbook, Chapter Nine (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. ofThe Jungle, and watching To Conquer or Redeem (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.,use these sources and the textbook to address the following questions:

  • Analyze the areas that were in need of reform in American Society during the period between 1890 and 1920. Choose one specific issue to focus on.
  • Describe how progressives tried to resolve this issue. Were they successful? Explain why or why not.
  • Examine the approaches progressives took regarding American foreign policy, including the policy of Imperialism. Explain these approaches.
  • Explain why the progressive approach to reform at home was or was not consistent with the practice of imperialism overseas.

Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length.

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UWP 23 Annotated Bibliography

Purpose: This assignment will further develop your critical reading, thinking and summarizing skills as well as help you more fully understand the sources you will use in Paper 3. It will also give you practice writing in a genre often assigned by college professors.
 
Task: You will write an annotated bibliography of two sources that you have found for Paper 3 to demonstrate to your professor and other readers that you have found good sources for your mini-research paper. Chapter 15 discusses what an annotated bibliography is, the features of an annotated bibliography, and how to write one. You will follow the steps in 15.3 to write your own bibliography.
 
Requirements:

  • Sources: Choose two sources that you found doing online research for Paper 3[1]. These sources should be relevant to your topic (they discuss the unethical event/behavior you chose) and credible (based on the criteria from Chapter 7.3). List the sources in APA reference format (see Chapter 8.5).
  • Annotations: Each source should be followed by a summary paragraph and an evaluative paragraph, as described in Chapter 15.3.
  • Length: 125-175-word summary paragraphs. 75-125-word evaluative paragraphs.
  • Format: Format your bibliography in APA style as described in Chapter 15.4.

 
Writing Process/Due Dates

  P3 Research with APA style Reference List (3 sources)
(submit in Canvas; bring printed copy of reference list to class for peer review)
  Annotated Bibliography Draft (2 sources only)
(submit in Canvas; bring printed copy to class for peer review)
 
 		 Annotated Bibliography

 
Grading
This assignment is worth 60 points. It is not a Portfolio assignment, so it will be graded by me and returned to you. Grading will be based on the rubric on the next page.


 

Summaries /20
+ P – Ø Summaries are clear and complete, focusing on what sources say and providing enough information for readers to understand the major ideas of the sources.
+ P – Ø Summaries are objective, reporting information from the source and not the writer’s own opinions or evaluations.
+ P – Ø Summaries properly attribute the author and use the writer’s own words (may quote 3-5 significant words if necessary).
+ P – Ø Paragraphs are written concisely and with cohesion, meeting the required length without repetition, wordiness, or abruptness.
Evaluations /20
+ P – Ø Paragraphs demonstrate thoughtful and accurate evaluation of the credibility, relevance, and/or usefulness of sources and may compare sources.
+ P – Ø Evaluations are convincing, supported by specific and relevant details and explanation.
+ P – Ø Evaluations do not simply repeat information from the article (no summarizing).
+ P – Ø Paragraphs are written concisely and with cohesion, meeting the required length without repetition, wordiness, or abruptness.
Language /10
+ P – Ø The writer uses appropriate language and tone for the audience.
+ P – Ø There is variety and accuracy in sentence structure.
+ P – Ø The paper is well-edited for errors in language, grammar, and mechanics. Errors do not interfere with understanding.
Format /10
+ P – Ø Paper meets formatting requirements and resembles the example.
+ P – Ø Accurate APA style reference entries and in-text citations.
TOTAL /60

 
 
[1]              While you should plan to use these two sources in your research paper, it’s OK if you change your mind about them later.