The visual principle of gestalt, pioneered by German Max Wertheimer, is one of great importance in the design world. The statement, “The whole is different than the sum of its parts,” summarizes much of the gestalt theory. In this assignment we’ll explore this statement in detail.
Choose a famous work of art. The Image Resources in the Course Materials folder should help you find a good source. Look closely at the image and identify several of the individual elements within the image. Imagine the removal of one of these elements. How would the meaning of the image change? Remove a second. With two elements missing, how does the meaning change again?
In a brief 2-3 page analysis, identify the image you chose. Describe the meaning of the image as a whole. Then describe the meaning of the image as the first element is removed and again after the second is removed. What does this exercise show you in terms of how imagery can be used in media?
Media Analysis Project
Choose a specific visual work to analyze for your Media Analysis Project (MAP). Your project can be on any media; print, photography, television, film, the Internet, etc. You will explore this topic in detail by using the six perspectives. Choose something in which you have a personal interest. If you choose television, feel free to focus on a specific series (not just one episode). If you choose the Internet, focus on a particular website.
You must obtain instructor approval on your topic. Submit your topic as a one paragraph written proposal. Explain not just what your topic is, but also why you chose it.
Once you select a topic and it has been approved, begin to conduct your research.
human services management
100 words each need by tomorrow
1) What are the common misconceptions about research?
(2) List them from the text with an APA-formatted citation to the text! (APA matters!)
(3) Provide a real life example of each of the misconceptions and explain what you plan to do to make sure others don’t hold onto that misconception.
4) Why is it important to know the six basic ethical issues in social science research?
Provide an example of each ethical issue.
Remember to cite the text in APA format
5) Define appropriate academic research.
6) Identify periodicals that describe academic research studies related to human services management.
7) Describe quantitative and qualitative research methods.
8) Discuss important ethical issues in research.
Geology
Choose a volcano found on other bodies of our solar system from the website below. Describe the volcano and its type, list its location and provide an example of a similar volcano here on Earth. Where might the extraterrestrial volcano be found if it was on Earth? After you respond, review the responses of at least two other classmates and provide input on their answers.
The lab introduction will give you some guidance in this.
Extraterrestrial Volcanoes
500 words Human Resources class
To advance thinking on trends and primary roles in career development, the discussion this week sends us to the library to seek out resources that we can identify and share. There are two parts to this week’s discussion:
- Identify three scholarly journals that contain studies on careers, career development, or career management. Consider that journals related to training and development may be good sources as well as those that are more obviously related to the field of careers by their labels.Post the three scholarly journal names in the discussion board
- From one of the journals, choose a study on some career-related topic that was conducted within the last five years. Develop a PowerPoint presentation with five slides only that include:Slide 1: Title page with APA citation, your name, the university name, the name of the course, and the date
Slide 2: The purpose of the study; what the investigators intended to do
Slide 3: The type of study that was conducted, including how the data were collected, who and how many individuals or organizations participated in the study, and the geographic location or other pertinent information
Slide 4: The results of the study; the information that the investigators discovered
Slide 5: How you might apply the findings from this study to your exploration of careers and career development (if you found no applicability to your exploration, explain why the information was not relevant) (career in Criminal Justice)
The PowerPoint presentation should include bulleted lists rather than long text, font no smaller than 20 points, and be free of grammar and spelling errors.
Medicine report
Review the Institute of Medicine (IOM) report: “The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health,” focusing on the following sections: Transforming Practice, Transforming Education, and Transforming Leadership.
Write a paper of 750-1,000 words about the impact on nursing of the 2010 IOM report on the Future of Nursing. In your paper, include:
- The impact of the IOM report on nursing education.
- The impact of the IOM report on nursing practice, particularly in primary care, and how you would change your practice to meet the goals of the IOM report.
- The impact of the IOM report on the nurse’s role as a leader.
Cite a minimum of three references.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric.
history essay
For your thread, answer at least 1 of the following questions of your choice (you can discuss as many as you like):
- Briefly summarize the history of private prisons in the United States and advise their current status and/or popularity.
- Compare and contrast criminal justice organizations with nonprofit organizations.
At lease 500 words
Library Research Assignment
Respond to the following scenario with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. Be substantive and clear, and use research to reinforce your ideas.
It has been a year since the new CEO has been on the job, and the organization has seen sustainable growth. The former CEO came out of retirement to be elected the Chairwoman of the Board of Directors. At a recent meeting of the Board of Directors, the Chairwoman of the Board discussed the possible investment opportunities in the energy industry. She has asked you to prepare a case study on an energy company to establish if it is a good choice to include in the company’s investment portfolio.
Using CTU Library resources, choose a company in the energy industry and prepare a case study that addresses the following points:
- Introduction: Including a description of the company, its industry, and its business context.
- Organizational analysis: Including the company’s leadership, market, operations, finances, performance, and regulatory environment.
- Critical incidents: Including any stories of the organization’s challenges or achievements. How did it overcome the challenges? How did it accomplish its achievements?
- Investment potential: Including any of its current issues that need to be addressed or its potential goals for growth.
- Recommendation: Including how the investment might help the organization to address its current issues or realize its potential for growth.
Business communication
Using the information gained from watching the Think Fast video, state in no less than two paragraphs how you plan to utilize this information to improve your business communication skills.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAnw168huqA
Organizational Issues in Global Markets
For this discussion activity, respond to the following prompts:
- Research one organization that has expanded into a global market and outline some of the problems that the organization had to mitigate when entering the new market-space.
- Specifically identify three of the seven characteristics detailed in the module notes. (Attached)
- Was there another global market barrier the company had to deal with that is not addressed in the seven aforementioned characteristics?
"Technological Advancements and Challenges
- In a departure from its normal business operations Apple has recently teamed up with a bio-tech company to investigate the possibility of cloning human organs. You have been tasked with creating a press release to make this decision public and get ahead of any negative press. Compose a statement to the press to explain Apple’s decision and quell potential negative reactions.