Pornography and Cybersex Presentation
Create a 6- to 8- slide PowerPoint presentation (including a title and reference slide) addressing the following:
1.The physiological effects of pornography on the brain.
2.The negative consequences of pornography and cybersex on a client’s ability to function in everyday life.
3.How the negative consequences may present themselves during counseling. Include at least two scholarly references in your presentation.
Include speaker notes below each content-related slide that represent what would be said if giving the presentation in person. Expand upon the information included in the slide and do not simply restate it. Please ensure the speaker notes include a minimum of 50 words.
An Occurance at Owl Creek Bridge compared and contrasted to A Mystery of Heroism
Realism Essay Assignment
Basically, your assignment is to research one of the four sub-categories we have studied within realism. You
will then integrate what you learn into a compare and contrast essay comparing and contrasting the two pieces
we read in class. Your research will serve as background knowledge. The main focus of the essay is to
compare and contrast.
Research essay options:
Slave narratives: Frederick Douglass’ narrative compared to Harriet Jacobs’ narrative or a movie about
slavery.
Some research and reading suggestions: Research “slave narratives”. Who recorded them? Were they
popular reading at the time? Do we have many records? How were they published? What themes strike you
as important in the narratives you read about? Think of a thesis statement for your essay. What seems
important to you about this narrative and the work you are comparing it to?
Women writers: “A Pair of silk Stockings” (Chopin) compared to “A Wagner Matinee” (Cather) or a movie
about women in the 1800’s.
Some research and reading suggestions: What questions do you have about these author’s personal and
professional lives? Who are the most famous of the women writers of the 1800’s? Was there a common
theme to their writing? As you reread “A Pair of silk Stockings” in your textbook, what themes do you see
developed? What makes each unique? As you research, consider a thesis statement that you might defend in
an essay. What is interesting about these women writers and their work?
Grim Naturalism: “To Build a Fire” (London) compared to A Mystery of Heroism, the Open Boat, or a movie
about man vs. nature
Some research and reading suggestions: In “To Build a Fire”, nature was rather ambivalent or indifferent to
the fate of the man. Man did not have the instinct or humility (didn’t listen to the old timer) to survive. Why do
many who challeng nature fail? Is arrogance often a problem, or does nature seem cruel and fickle? There are
many man vs nature stories in which man survives. What characterizes those who survive? Think of a thesis
statement for your essay. What seems important to you about stories that involve man vs nature?
Civil War/Psychological realism : “Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” (Bierce) compared to “A Mystery of
Heroism” (Crane)/movie about the civil war
Some research and reading suggestions: What percentage of the population of the US died in the civil war?
When did the field of psychology develop? What support was available for veterans of the civil war? As you
reread “Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” what themes come to mind? In your comparison text is there irony –
like the ironic ending of the Bridge story? Why is irony often an element of Civil War/psych realism stories?
What attitude do your authors have about war? What are their similarities and differences? As you research,
think about a thesis statement that summarizes what you want to say about these writers and the civil war/war
in general
What’s due:
Research and writing (35 points/ 5 each)
research questions to guide research
research notes (the answers to your research questions)
comparison Venn chart
works cited information for each research source
Five direct quotations from the stories and/or research to use in your essay (worksheet 2)
An essay outline
an essay draft
A final essay (100 points)
use MLA format
conclude with a works cited list
make use of at least 5 direct quotations from the stories and/or research
refer to standard essay evaluation guide for details (content, language usage, mechanics, process)
Some notes/reminders about plagiarism:
When you research a topic, it is important to cite your sources. Not all sources agree, so by citing your source
you tell the reader what you learned, and on what authority. Wikipedia is no longer considered a valid
academic source, so do not cite it in your research. See the library’s list of academic research sites for reliable
sources.
When you paraphrase research in your own words you must write a run in reference at the end of the section
that you paraphrased. For example, if I read that Ambrose Bierce was a naval captain, cook, and pirate at
various times in his life, I’d have to cite my source after stating this by following this information with a run in
reference. A run in reference (also called “parenthetical documentation”) looks like this (Bloom 4). It is the fist
word that appears in the works cited listing followed by a page number if a page number is available. So, if a
reader wants to know where you got this information, she/he can use the word “Bloom” to check your works
cited list for the source information.
When you copy words directly from your source, you must use quotations marks. “Bierce was a naval captain,
cook and pirate before he became an army man” (Bloom 4). (Note that the end of the sentence – the period –
is after the run in reference.)
Citing your sources not only protects you from charges of plagiarism, but also gives your work validity. Not too
many scholars are impressed with high school analysis, but when that high school analysis is backed up with
established research, then the high school writer looks pretty well informed and the research both valid and
unique!
If any portions of your essay are plagiarized, you will receive a 0% on your essay assignment, a penalty that
cannot be made up with a rewrite. When in doubt, cite your source.
Discussion on Adult Development
Adult Dev Discussion 6
TEXT:
https://www.oercommons.org/courses/lifespan-development-2
Forum Assignment for the Week: 300 Words minimum For this week’s Forum, respond to the following The “Sandwich Generation” (those who still are young enough to have children at home, but who must help care for aging parents) is growing as the Baby Boomer Generation enters Late Adulthood. How old are your parents (if still living)? Are you a member of the sandwich generation, and, if so, what has been your experience trying to manage parenting and caretaking? If you are not, theoretically place yourself in those shoes and describe the challenges. What might theorists such as Erikson or Jung say about this stage of life?
***Your post must also end with a “Question to the Class” – something related to the topic that you found thought-provoking and about which you’d like to know more and have further dialog. ***
General Instructions Applicable to All Forums:
Forum post source citation is not required for forum posting in our class. This is because we are engaging in conversation that happens to be in writing form, not composing essays or research papers. You will, however, need to paraphrase (restate in your own words) any words of published authors in parts of your posts that are based on their work. Copying of published material, which is plagiarism, is prohibited and any instances of it, including forum posts, will result in a zero score without an option for re-submission to recoup lost points and a report sent to the Registrar’s Office per University policy.
Discussion forum posts will be graded on verbal expression, critical thinking, making an effort to not just participate in but contribute to the dialog with initial and reply posts of a substantive nature commensurate with graduate level studies. Posts must have correct grammatical construction, spelling, and punctuation with no texting or other casual style language.
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Describe America’s earliest inhabitants and theories on how they arrived here. Discuss European reasons and attempts to establish empires in the Americas
Technostructural interventions
Technostructural interventions focus on the technology and structure of an organization and involve change programs aimed at moving organization decision making downward to improve responsiveness and performance and to increase employee flexibility, commitment, and satisfaction. Due to the increase in competition and globalization practices, it has become an important area of work for organizational development (OD) practitioners.
Human resource management (HRM) interventions can include a focus on managing performance, developing talent, and managing diversity. These areas are also of concern when implementing a technostructural intervention.
Using the module readings, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, research technostructural and human resource management (HRM) interventions and then select an organizational development (OD) intervention of particular interest to you.
On the basis of your research and analysis of the selected intervention, respond to the following:
- Provide an overview of the intervention strategy in terms of its definition and purpose and approaches to it.
- Explain the multicultural issues that may arise because of the intervention or that may need to be addressed for the intervention.
- Provide a real-world example of the intervention from your experience or research.
Write your initial response in 300–500 words. Apply APA standards to cite sources.
organizational development (OD)
An organizational development (OD) practitioner needs to determine methods for gathering information about the organization’s current state, particularly its goals and the issues it is facing. The process of understanding a system’s current function is called diagnosis.
Diagnosis is a collaborative process involving the consultant, the managers, and possibly other stakeholders. Diagnosis may be used for problem solving, situational analysis, discovery for future enhancements, etc. The goal of diagnosis and assessment is to provide an intervention strategy and a plan that will enhance the organization and assist it in reaching its stated goals.
For this assignment, select an organization.
Respond to the following:
- On the basis of the practices of your current or previous employer, identify two or three methods of collecting data best suited for your chosen organization.
- Explain why these methods are appropriate.
Write your initial response in 300–500 words. Apply APA standards to cite sources.
Feedback analysis
Feedback can take many forms. It can be directed from individual to individual or flow among individuals and groups. It can be formal or informal, mutual or one-way, written or verbal, personal or impersonal, requested or unsolicited, or embraced or unwelcome.
Using the module readings, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, research the concept of feedback.
On the basis of your research, respond to the following:
- How can feedback be used to develop positive energy for change? How can it be detrimental to the change strategy?
- What are the consequences and ethical implications of withholding feedback or information?
- How can you avoid the “shoot-the-messenger” syndrome when providing feedback as a consultant to the organization?
Support your discussion points with scholarly examples from research from the Argosy University online library resources.
Write your initial response in 300–500 words. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.
Discursive Approach to Leadership
A system is the sum of component parts. Each part may affect the way the other parts work. Traditionally, businesses have managed the separate parts of their systems by departmentalizing. These departments may achieve their goals, but they may also become a detriment to the organization.
Review the articles listed in this module’s required readings.
Required readings:
- A Discursive Approach to Leadership: Doing Assessments and Managing Organizational Meanings
- The Collaborative Organization: How to Make Employee Networks Really Work
- Business Processes in Organizational Diagnosis
- Six Sigma as a Business Process Management Method in Services: Analysis of the Key Application Problems
On the basis of your analysis of these articles, respond to the following:
- What are the key points you find most interesting in each article?
- Which points discussed in these articles have changed your thinking about the following:
- Organizational structure
- Organizational diagnostics
- Reasons why businesses hire consultants
- The organization as a system
Write your initial response in approximately 400 words. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.
report proposals in nursing
As a consultant, you need to put together a concrete proposal of work that addresses the client’s needs. Organizational psychology is highly theoretical in its approach, and it is important to keep that in perspective when putting together a proposal. The proposals need to be action oriented and should directly address the needs of the client.
Assume that a client has asked you to prepare a brief outline elaborating on the activities you plan to conduct. The client has asked you to translate the language of organizational psychology for a general audience comprised of various stakeholders of the organization. Write an analysis covering the following aspects:
- What value will the consulting process bring to the organization? Outline an overall strategy.
- What are the three important questions stakeholders are likely to ask regarding the activities you plan to conduct? How will you address these questions in order to achieve client buy-in?
Montessori versus Publis schools
Final Research Paper Proposal
Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:
- Problem Statement: Describe the general topic you will address and its importance and relevance to real-world issues.
- Literature Review: In this section, you will use existing research on your subject and draw conclusions for informing your research proposal.
- a) Summarize existing, applicable research in the field around your topic, utilizing peer-reviewed sources.
- b) Identify the different research designs that have been used to generate knowledge on this topic, and describe how they differ.
- c) Differentiate between the research designs for their advantages and disadvantages in addressing the research questions, providing specific examples from the research.
- d) Evaluate the appropriateness of the research designs to the research questions, providing justification for your assertions. Which design seems most appropriate in addressing the question and why?
- e) Summarize what is unknown or uncertain about your topic, synthesizing the applicable existing research on the topic.
- f) Discuss the appropriateness of the data analysis procedures used in the literature as they relate to the American Psychological Association’s principles and standards. Consider the assumptions made and presentation of data.
III. Research Question and Hypothesis
- a) Based on your research about the topic, create a testable research question.
- b) Create a testable hypothesis based on your research question and research about the topic, explaining the extent to which the research supports your hypothesis.
- c) Describe the variables that will be measured and/or manipulated in your study, and explain the selection of variables. Specifically, what independent and dependent variables will be used to test your hypothesis?
- Proposed Methodology
- a) Outline who you plan to use as participants and how many participants you will need, providing justification.
- b) Describe the materials (surveys, etc.) that will be used in your study and why these materials are most appropriate for your proposal, justifying claims with resources.
- c) Describe the procedures you will use to collect your data and how these will appropriately address your research question.
- d) Discuss the ethical concerns involved in your study and the steps you will take to remedy them. Consider who will be studied, what risks they will be exposed to, and what steps will be taken to maintain the confidentiality of their responses and to obtain informed consent.
- Data Analysis Plan
- a) Explain what procedures you will use to prepare your raw data for analysis. If you have open-ended questions, how will they be coded? If you collected responses to multiple survey questions, how will the data be aggregated for analysis?
- b) Propose general analytical procedures that you will use to analyze your data, and explain how these procedures will help obtain valid and reliable research results.
- c) Describe which descriptive statistics that could be obtained from your data would be most informative in answering your research question and why.
- d) Discuss how your proposed data analysis methods are ethical and aligned to the American Psychological Association’s principles and standards.
- Anticipated Results: What do you expect the results of your study to be, and how do your expected results complement or contradict the results in previous literature?