InstructionsPurposeThis project is the second of four projec.docxLaticiaGrissomzz
Instructions
Purpose
This project is the second of four projects. It also represents the second part of the external environmental analysis part of a strategic management plan. You will use the tools and apply concepts learned in this and previous business courses to demonstrate an understanding of how organizations develop and manage strategies to establish, safeguard and sustain their competitive position in the 21st century (rapidly evolving/shifting/changing), uncertain hyper-competitive business environment.
Monitoring competitors’ performance is a key aspect of performing an external environment analysis. This project provides you with the opportunity to evaluate the competitive position of your assigned company and integrate that information in a partial SWOT (OT), Porter's Five Forces, External Factor Evaluation (EFE) matrix, and Competitive Profile Matrices (CPM).
In this project, you are presenting a report document. The expectation is that the report provides details to help the audience grasp the main topics and to understand and complete the External Environmental Analysis.
"Analysis" is the operative word. In analyzing the external environment, you are expected to thoroughly research the company. As part of this effort, you will need to take that research and break it into small parts to understand better what is happening in the external environment of the business. In researching an industry, it is important to understand that every company within an industry is different, so gathering information on one company does not mean that the collected information is relevant to other companies. When researching, parsing the material is critical to an accurate analysis. Avoid presenting just any information as that may lead to using irrelevant information.
You will then write the report in your own words to share the external analysis. You are expected to present information and support the ideas and reasoning using the course material and your research. You will not lift any information from source documents without properly citing and referencing. For the technical analysis aspect of the project, you must create the technique on your own and may not use any source material that you happen to find. No work from a clearinghouse or similar website may be used or cited as a credible source.
Outcomes Met With This Project
Utilize a set of useful analytical skills, tools, and techniques for analyzing a company strategically;
Integrate ideas, concepts, and theories from previously taken functional courses including accounting, finance, market, business, and human resource management;
Analyze and synthesize strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) to generate, prioritize, and implement alternative strategies to revise a current plan or write a new plan and present a strategic plan.
Instructions
Step 1
Specific Company for All Four Projects ( Company is Exxon Mobile Corporation)
The company that your I.
BBA 3201, Principles of Marketing 1 Course Description .docxJASS44
BBA 3201, Principles of Marketing 1
Course Description
Introduction to the functions of marketing, building on the influence of social, economic, ethical, legal, and technological
forces on marketing activities, and marketing in a socially responsible way around the globe. Features real-world
examples that show concepts in action and how marketers address today's marketing challenges.
Course Textbook
Perreault, W., Jr., Cannon, J., & McCarthy, J. (2015). Essentials of marketing: A marketing strategy planning approach
(14th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Discuss the importance of determining value proposition of the consumer.
2. Describe behaviors in marketing that impact social responsibility.
3. Describe the impact that changes in the external business environment have on an organization.
4. Explain how the marketing mix is used to reach the target market.
5. Describe the process of market segmentation leading to the identification of the target market.
6. Explain the importance of positioning as it relates to brand strategy leading to brand equity.
7. Examine pricing strategies utilized in an organization.
8. Examine distribution channels and the significance of supply chain management from the standpoint of marketing.
9. Discuss the significance of supply chain and logistics management in marketing.
10. Compare and contrast various factors that influence promotional strategies.
Credits
Upon completion of this course, the students will earn three (3) hours of college credit.
Course Structure
1. Unit Learning Outcomes: Each unit contains Learning Outcomes that specify the measurable skills and
knowledge students should gain upon completion of the unit.
2. Unit Lessons: Each unit contains a Unit Lesson, which discusses unit material.
3. Reading Assignments: Each unit contains Reading Assignments from one or more chapters from the textbook
or Online Library. Chapter presentations are provided in each unit study guide as Suggested Reading to aid
students in their course of study.
4. Discussion Boards: Discussion Boards are part of all CSU term courses. More information and specifications
can be found in the Student Resources link listed in the Course Menu bar.
5. Unit Assignments: Students are required to submit for grading Unit Assignments in each unit. Specific
information and instructions regarding these assignments are provided below. Grading rubrics are included with
each assignment. Specific information about accessing these rubrics is provided below
6. Ask the Professor: This communication forum provides you with an opportunity to ask your professor general or
course content related questions.
7. Student Break Room: This communication forum allows for casual conversation with your classmates.
BBA 3201, Principles of Marketing
Course Syllabus
BBA 3201, Prin ...
Research Paper Using Word This assignment has two goals.docxaudeleypearl
Research Paper Using Word
This assignment has two goals: 1) have students, via research, increase their understanding of impacts of information
technology on current world issues, and 2) learn to correctly use the tools and techniques within Word to format a research
paper, including use of available References and citation tools. These skills will be valuable throughout a student’s
academic career.
The paper will require a title page, NO abstract, three to five full pages of content with incorporation of a minimum of 3
external resources from credible sources and a Works Cited/References page. Wikipedia and similar general information
sites, blogs or discussion groups are not considered creditable sources for a research project. No more than 10% of the
paper may be in the form of a direct citation from an external source. Choose your topic from the list of topics that follow
these organization steps.
Paper organization
Open Word and save a blank document with the following name:
“Student’s LastNameFirstInitial Research Paper”
The paper should be organized in the following way:
1. Title page:
a. Center in the middle of the page (horizontally and vertically) the title (subject) of the paper and below that
your name
2. Body of the paper:
a. Use 12-point Arial font
b. Set the margins at 1”
c. Length – 3-5 full pages, not counting the title page or the References page.
d. Include a minimum of 3 APA-formatted citations and related References page. Every reference must be cited
at least once, and every citation have an entry in the References list. If you are not familiar with APA format,
it is recommended that you use the References feature in Word for your citations and Reference List or refer
to the "Citing and Writing" option under the Resources/Library/Get Help area in the LEO classroom. It is
important to review the final format for APA-style correctness even if generated by Word.
e. Include at least two (2) informational footnotes. Footnotes are not used to list a reference! Footnotes contain
information about the topic to which the footnote has been attached.
f. Place the references on a separate page following the body of the paper. Note: Use a hard return (CTRL
Enter) after the end of your paper body and the start of the References page.
3. Organization of the content of the paper:
Include the following sections in the paper (include, in bold, the headings identified here):
a. Introduction - Identify the issue or idea. Explain why was the topic selected and what you are trying to
achieve (what is your end goal). The introduction should not be more than half a page; details will be
discussed in the follow-on areas.
b. Areas of interest, activity or issue – Define the issue or idea in greater detail. Define the specific problem
or problems or new idea. Identify other underlining or related issues as well as dependencies. Explain what
impacts will result if not addresse ...
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This document provides instructions for three assignments related to researching scenarios, creating a spreadsheet to track expenses, and researching social media tools. The scenarios assignment involves researching topics like using social media for job searching and the connection between addiction and homelessness. The expenses assignment instructs students to create an Excel spreadsheet to track expenses over three months using formulas. The social media assignment involves choosing a social media tool to research, creating an account, and answering questions about how professionals can use it and its benefits and drawbacks.
ProQuest is an online database subscribed to by DLSU libraries that contains articles, images and more across many subject areas. It can be accessed from the DLSU homepage or directly from the ProQuest homepage. The main menu allows you to search databases or browse by topic. Basic search finds articles by keywords while advanced search offers more filters. Search results show citations, abstracts and full text that can be printed or emailed. Help guides explain how to navigate ProQuest's various search and browsing features.
Module 4 Report Writing and ResearchCommentaryTopicsResearc.docxmoirarandell
Module 4: Report Writing and Research
Commentary
Topics
ResearchReports
Research
Research skills are important in both the academic and the work environment. During your career as a student, you have researched different subjects to gain knowledge. In the workplace, you may conduct research for numerous reasons, such as to determine the cost of new equipment, to gain an understanding of a technical term or concept, to summarize a procedure for your supervisor, or to uncover facts for a technical report.
To keep up with changes in technology, it is imperative that you gain familiarity with all available research methods. In the past, people typically performed research at a library. Today, they turn to the World Wide Web; however, technical writers can conduct research through numerous channels. Personal interviews, e-mail questionnaires, and listservs (programs by which e-mail messages are sent to a mailing list go out to all those on that list) can provide valid research opportunities.
Chances are, if you need to research a particular topic, your first source will be the Internet. There, you can find information from government organizations, academic institutions, commercial groups, and individuals. Remember, though, that not every site on the Web is a reliable source of information. Universities, for example, are more credible than obscure Web sites with a single author who lacks verifiable credentials. To conduct research on the Internet, follow these tips:
· Look for Web sites that end in .gov, .org, and .edu.
· For a .edu or other site, make sure you can find the author of the material.
· Check the author's credentials and see if he or she is referenced in the field.
· Find out whether the author has a bibliography or a works cited section, and check to ensure that his or her references are reputable (i.e., academic books, government journals, etc.).
· See whether the Web page has a publication date, and when the last update occurred.
· If you can't locate the origins of a Web page or its author, be aware that you may not have found a credible source.
Many groups, including federal agencies, offer online indexes and databases. These are generally broken down by subject matter (such as MEDLINE from the Community of Science (COS), which offers medical journals and health publications; or ERIC from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) of the U.S. Department of Education, which provides literature on education from journals and other sources). Within each of these databases, you can drill down to relevant research materials by entering specific search requirements. UMUC's Information and Library Services Web site provides a wealth of up-to-date online indexes. You can also find this link in the Toolkit section of this course, if you would like to use it for your reference.
The type of research you'll perform will be determined by your audience and purpose. For example, if your supervisor wants you to report on the latest trends and de ...
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Choose two of the following scenarios. For each scenario you choose, answer each component as clearly and completely as possible.
You are writing up your weekly responses for your COM106 course and want to respond to a classmate who discusses the need to use social media in a job search. You are not familiar with this phrase.
Describe what sort of search you would conduct to help you in responding to this student and why. What search engine(s) or database(s) might you use and why? What search terms? How would you go about evaluating the credibility of the information you found?
InstructionsPurposeThis project is the second of four projec.docxLaticiaGrissomzz
Instructions
Purpose
This project is the second of four projects. It also represents the second part of the external environmental analysis part of a strategic management plan. You will use the tools and apply concepts learned in this and previous business courses to demonstrate an understanding of how organizations develop and manage strategies to establish, safeguard and sustain their competitive position in the 21st century (rapidly evolving/shifting/changing), uncertain hyper-competitive business environment.
Monitoring competitors’ performance is a key aspect of performing an external environment analysis. This project provides you with the opportunity to evaluate the competitive position of your assigned company and integrate that information in a partial SWOT (OT), Porter's Five Forces, External Factor Evaluation (EFE) matrix, and Competitive Profile Matrices (CPM).
In this project, you are presenting a report document. The expectation is that the report provides details to help the audience grasp the main topics and to understand and complete the External Environmental Analysis.
"Analysis" is the operative word. In analyzing the external environment, you are expected to thoroughly research the company. As part of this effort, you will need to take that research and break it into small parts to understand better what is happening in the external environment of the business. In researching an industry, it is important to understand that every company within an industry is different, so gathering information on one company does not mean that the collected information is relevant to other companies. When researching, parsing the material is critical to an accurate analysis. Avoid presenting just any information as that may lead to using irrelevant information.
You will then write the report in your own words to share the external analysis. You are expected to present information and support the ideas and reasoning using the course material and your research. You will not lift any information from source documents without properly citing and referencing. For the technical analysis aspect of the project, you must create the technique on your own and may not use any source material that you happen to find. No work from a clearinghouse or similar website may be used or cited as a credible source.
Outcomes Met With This Project
Utilize a set of useful analytical skills, tools, and techniques for analyzing a company strategically;
Integrate ideas, concepts, and theories from previously taken functional courses including accounting, finance, market, business, and human resource management;
Analyze and synthesize strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) to generate, prioritize, and implement alternative strategies to revise a current plan or write a new plan and present a strategic plan.
Instructions
Step 1
Specific Company for All Four Projects ( Company is Exxon Mobile Corporation)
The company that your I.
BBA 3201, Principles of Marketing 1 Course Description .docxJASS44
BBA 3201, Principles of Marketing 1
Course Description
Introduction to the functions of marketing, building on the influence of social, economic, ethical, legal, and technological
forces on marketing activities, and marketing in a socially responsible way around the globe. Features real-world
examples that show concepts in action and how marketers address today's marketing challenges.
Course Textbook
Perreault, W., Jr., Cannon, J., & McCarthy, J. (2015). Essentials of marketing: A marketing strategy planning approach
(14th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Discuss the importance of determining value proposition of the consumer.
2. Describe behaviors in marketing that impact social responsibility.
3. Describe the impact that changes in the external business environment have on an organization.
4. Explain how the marketing mix is used to reach the target market.
5. Describe the process of market segmentation leading to the identification of the target market.
6. Explain the importance of positioning as it relates to brand strategy leading to brand equity.
7. Examine pricing strategies utilized in an organization.
8. Examine distribution channels and the significance of supply chain management from the standpoint of marketing.
9. Discuss the significance of supply chain and logistics management in marketing.
10. Compare and contrast various factors that influence promotional strategies.
Credits
Upon completion of this course, the students will earn three (3) hours of college credit.
Course Structure
1. Unit Learning Outcomes: Each unit contains Learning Outcomes that specify the measurable skills and
knowledge students should gain upon completion of the unit.
2. Unit Lessons: Each unit contains a Unit Lesson, which discusses unit material.
3. Reading Assignments: Each unit contains Reading Assignments from one or more chapters from the textbook
or Online Library. Chapter presentations are provided in each unit study guide as Suggested Reading to aid
students in their course of study.
4. Discussion Boards: Discussion Boards are part of all CSU term courses. More information and specifications
can be found in the Student Resources link listed in the Course Menu bar.
5. Unit Assignments: Students are required to submit for grading Unit Assignments in each unit. Specific
information and instructions regarding these assignments are provided below. Grading rubrics are included with
each assignment. Specific information about accessing these rubrics is provided below
6. Ask the Professor: This communication forum provides you with an opportunity to ask your professor general or
course content related questions.
7. Student Break Room: This communication forum allows for casual conversation with your classmates.
BBA 3201, Principles of Marketing
Course Syllabus
BBA 3201, Prin ...
Research Paper Using Word This assignment has two goals.docxaudeleypearl
Research Paper Using Word
This assignment has two goals: 1) have students, via research, increase their understanding of impacts of information
technology on current world issues, and 2) learn to correctly use the tools and techniques within Word to format a research
paper, including use of available References and citation tools. These skills will be valuable throughout a student’s
academic career.
The paper will require a title page, NO abstract, three to five full pages of content with incorporation of a minimum of 3
external resources from credible sources and a Works Cited/References page. Wikipedia and similar general information
sites, blogs or discussion groups are not considered creditable sources for a research project. No more than 10% of the
paper may be in the form of a direct citation from an external source. Choose your topic from the list of topics that follow
these organization steps.
Paper organization
Open Word and save a blank document with the following name:
“Student’s LastNameFirstInitial Research Paper”
The paper should be organized in the following way:
1. Title page:
a. Center in the middle of the page (horizontally and vertically) the title (subject) of the paper and below that
your name
2. Body of the paper:
a. Use 12-point Arial font
b. Set the margins at 1”
c. Length – 3-5 full pages, not counting the title page or the References page.
d. Include a minimum of 3 APA-formatted citations and related References page. Every reference must be cited
at least once, and every citation have an entry in the References list. If you are not familiar with APA format,
it is recommended that you use the References feature in Word for your citations and Reference List or refer
to the "Citing and Writing" option under the Resources/Library/Get Help area in the LEO classroom. It is
important to review the final format for APA-style correctness even if generated by Word.
e. Include at least two (2) informational footnotes. Footnotes are not used to list a reference! Footnotes contain
information about the topic to which the footnote has been attached.
f. Place the references on a separate page following the body of the paper. Note: Use a hard return (CTRL
Enter) after the end of your paper body and the start of the References page.
3. Organization of the content of the paper:
Include the following sections in the paper (include, in bold, the headings identified here):
a. Introduction - Identify the issue or idea. Explain why was the topic selected and what you are trying to
achieve (what is your end goal). The introduction should not be more than half a page; details will be
discussed in the follow-on areas.
b. Areas of interest, activity or issue – Define the issue or idea in greater detail. Define the specific problem
or problems or new idea. Identify other underlining or related issues as well as dependencies. Explain what
impacts will result if not addresse ...
COM 106 help A Guide to career/Snaptutorialpinck170
This document provides instructions for three assignments related to researching scenarios, creating a spreadsheet to track expenses, and researching social media tools. The scenarios assignment involves researching topics like using social media for job searching and the connection between addiction and homelessness. The expenses assignment instructs students to create an Excel spreadsheet to track expenses over three months using formulas. The social media assignment involves choosing a social media tool to research, creating an account, and answering questions about how professionals can use it and its benefits and drawbacks.
ProQuest is an online database subscribed to by DLSU libraries that contains articles, images and more across many subject areas. It can be accessed from the DLSU homepage or directly from the ProQuest homepage. The main menu allows you to search databases or browse by topic. Basic search finds articles by keywords while advanced search offers more filters. Search results show citations, abstracts and full text that can be printed or emailed. Help guides explain how to navigate ProQuest's various search and browsing features.
Module 4 Report Writing and ResearchCommentaryTopicsResearc.docxmoirarandell
Module 4: Report Writing and Research
Commentary
Topics
ResearchReports
Research
Research skills are important in both the academic and the work environment. During your career as a student, you have researched different subjects to gain knowledge. In the workplace, you may conduct research for numerous reasons, such as to determine the cost of new equipment, to gain an understanding of a technical term or concept, to summarize a procedure for your supervisor, or to uncover facts for a technical report.
To keep up with changes in technology, it is imperative that you gain familiarity with all available research methods. In the past, people typically performed research at a library. Today, they turn to the World Wide Web; however, technical writers can conduct research through numerous channels. Personal interviews, e-mail questionnaires, and listservs (programs by which e-mail messages are sent to a mailing list go out to all those on that list) can provide valid research opportunities.
Chances are, if you need to research a particular topic, your first source will be the Internet. There, you can find information from government organizations, academic institutions, commercial groups, and individuals. Remember, though, that not every site on the Web is a reliable source of information. Universities, for example, are more credible than obscure Web sites with a single author who lacks verifiable credentials. To conduct research on the Internet, follow these tips:
· Look for Web sites that end in .gov, .org, and .edu.
· For a .edu or other site, make sure you can find the author of the material.
· Check the author's credentials and see if he or she is referenced in the field.
· Find out whether the author has a bibliography or a works cited section, and check to ensure that his or her references are reputable (i.e., academic books, government journals, etc.).
· See whether the Web page has a publication date, and when the last update occurred.
· If you can't locate the origins of a Web page or its author, be aware that you may not have found a credible source.
Many groups, including federal agencies, offer online indexes and databases. These are generally broken down by subject matter (such as MEDLINE from the Community of Science (COS), which offers medical journals and health publications; or ERIC from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) of the U.S. Department of Education, which provides literature on education from journals and other sources). Within each of these databases, you can drill down to relevant research materials by entering specific search requirements. UMUC's Information and Library Services Web site provides a wealth of up-to-date online indexes. You can also find this link in the Toolkit section of this course, if you would like to use it for your reference.
The type of research you'll perform will be determined by your audience and purpose. For example, if your supervisor wants you to report on the latest trends and de ...
COM 106 help Making Decisions/Snaptutorialpinck2324
For more classes visit
www.snaptutorial.com
Choose two of the following scenarios. For each scenario you choose, answer each component as clearly and completely as possible.
You are writing up your weekly responses for your COM106 course and want to respond to a classmate who discusses the need to use social media in a job search. You are not familiar with this phrase.
Describe what sort of search you would conduct to help you in responding to this student and why. What search engine(s) or database(s) might you use and why? What search terms? How would you go about evaluating the credibility of the information you found?
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The document provides instructions for several assignments related to researching topics and creating presentations and documents using Microsoft Office programs. It includes scenarios for researching topics in COM 106, creating an expenses worksheet in Excel for M3, researching social media for M4, and making a destination presentation in PowerPoint for M5. Students are directed to conduct online searches and use library databases to find relevant sources to complete tasks like responding to classmates, writing papers, and presenting opposing views on topics.
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Week 2: External Environmental Analysis
1. What economic factors have to be considered in identifying an industry analysis?
2. What competitive forces do companies face in an industry?
3. What factors are driving industry change and what impacts will they have?
4. What market positions do rivals occupy – who is strongly positioned and who is not?
5. What strategic moves are rivals likely to make next?
6. What are the key factors for future competitive success?
7. Does the outlook for the industry present the company with an attractive opportunity?
Project 1: Starting an External Environmental Analysis
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Instructions
BMGT 495 - Project 1: Starting an External Environmental Analysis (Week 2)
NOTE: All submitted work is to be your original work (only your work). You may not use any work from another student, the Internet or an online clearinghouse. You are expected to understand the Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism Policy, and know that it is your responsibility to learn about instructor and general academic expectations with regard to proper citation of sources as specified in the APA Publication Manual, 6th Ed. (You are held accountable for in-text citations and an associated reference list only).
Project 1 is due Sunday at 11:59 p.m. eastern time of week 2 unless otherwise changed by the instructor.
Purpose:
This project is the first of four projects. This project provides the first steps in completing an external environmental analysis of your focal company’s strategic management plan. You will use tools and apply concepts learned in this and previous business courses to demonstrate an understanding of how organizations develop and manage strategies to establish, safeguard and sustain its competitive position in the 21st century’s (rapidly evolving/shifting/changing), uncertain hyper-competitive business environment.
Completing a company overview and assessing the general environment is a key aspect of performing an external environment analysis. This project provides you with the opportunity to evaluate the competitive position of one of the organizations listed below and integrate that information in the beginnings of a external environmental analysis.
The company you will be analyzing operates within the global market. You will assess the company in terms of the global industry. Industries differ widely in their economic characteristics, competitive situation and future profit potential.
In this project, you are presenting a report document. The expectation is that the report provides the level of details to help the audience grasp the main topics and to understand the General Environment.
Analysis is the operative word. In analyzing the external environment, you are expected to thoroughly research and take that research and break it into small parts to gain a better understanding of what is happening in the external environment of the business. In researching an industry, ...
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Throughout the course of your academic career, you will be asked to conduct research to support the assertions you make in papers, presentations, and projects. Sometimes getting at the material you will need is fairly straightforward, while other times the research process forces you to get a little creative in seeking out (and finding) the types of source material that will be most useful to you. This exercise will allow you to
Throughout the course of your academic career, you will be asked to conduct research to support the assertions you make in papers, presentations, and projects. Sometimes getting at the material you will need is fairly straightforward, while other times the research process forces you to get a little creative in seeking out (and finding) the types of source material that will be most useful to you. This exercise will allow you to practice conducting different types of searches.
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This document provides instructions for two assignments related to technology and research. The first assignment asks students to research and respond to scenarios involving searching for information online. Students must describe search strategies and share relevant search results. The second assignment involves practicing paraphrasing, quoting, and citing sources from an article on grade inflation. Students must summarize the article in two paragraphs, one using quotes and one using only paraphrases. They are also asked to describe an efficient filing system for Word documents.
A powerpoint tutorial for library users to enable them to access 21 databases: ABI/Inform, Academic Research, AST Social Science Plus, Education, Computing, etc
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This document provides instructions for two assignments in a marketing module. The first assignment requires students to apply a consumer behavior model to explain the purchase process for a selected product or service. Research must be conducted using the university library databases, and at least two sources must be cited using APA style. The second assignment involves determining the best distribution channel for the product or service. Students must analyze the pros and cons of direct and indirect distribution, consider the target market's needs, and discuss whether digital distribution is suitable. Research is again required from the library databases, and citations must be in APA format. Both assignments must be submitted using an APA template and follow guidelines for academic papers.
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A step by step guide to report writing
Step 1 Choose your topic
If you are given a list of topics from which to choose, select the one that interests you the most or that may have relevance to your chosen career.
If you are allowed to create your own report topic choose a subject that you want to learn more about and that interests you or is a current problem in your workplace that you wish to address.
Step 2 Read the instructions relating to your assessments as set down in your Course Guide
Always check your course guide to ensure that you are clear about what you are required to do.
• When is the report due?
• How long is it?
• What is the format?
• What is the structure?
• How does this topic relate to the course?
• How does this topic relate to the current area being studied?
Step 3 Analyse the topic
Break the topic into its component parts to understand what the main issue is that must be addressed.
Report topics can usually be divided into three sections:
• Content What is the issue or problem to be addressed?
• Instruction What have you been asked to do in relation to the topic?
• Scope How has the topic been limited – is there a focus on particular organisations/ countries /year(s)?
Underline key words and draw circles around the action/instruction words.
It is really important that you understand what the instruction words are telling you to do.
Step 4 Brain storm – what do you already know about the issue?
A brainstorm is the beginning of a mind map – these random ideas can be organised into a structured mind map that will provide you with a guide for your research and your writing.
• Using your reading, lectures and your own experiences think about what you already know about the problem/issue.
• On a blank piece of paper, write down all the ideas that you think might be related to the subject under review
• Write down where you think you need to go to get information other than from books, journals websites etc. Think about who you know in business who you might be able to interview.
Step 5 Starting your research
Although you are required to read and research widely, it is better to gain an overview of the topic by firstly reading the recommended texts – don’t go straight online unless instructed to do so by your lecturer or tutor.
The texts will give you a broad understanding of .the main ideas, writers and theories associated with the issue.
By familiarising yourself with the key concepts, the next stage of your investigation will be more targeted.
Step 6 Mind mapping
A mind map is a visual way of gathering your ideas about a particular topic.
Mind maps help you to identify the main ideas and what research needs to be conducted to provide the evidence that supports these ideas.
Your mind map is a good time management resource. It will help you focus your search for information more efficiently and to organise your ideas into a coherent and logical structure when you write your .
The document provides guidance on searching academic databases to find journal articles for essays. It discusses selecting relevant databases and using search tools like basic, advanced, and boolean searches. Key tips include searching multiple databases simultaneously, using search limits and synonyms, and evaluating search results by reading abstracts. Guidance is also given on specific potential search terms and databases for four sample essay topics.
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Module 4: Report Writing and Research
Objectives
By the end of this module, you should be able to
•research technical topics and recognize credible secondary sources
•organize a report
•recognize the standard components of a report
•apply the standard conventions of report-writing
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Reports
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Research
Research skills are important in both the academic and the work environment. During your career as a student, you have researched different subjects to gain knowledge. In the workplace, you may conduct research for numerous reasons, such as to determine the cost of new equipment, to gain an understanding of a technical term or concept, to summarize a procedure for your supervisor, or to uncover facts for a technical report.
To keep up with changes in technology, it is imperative that you gain familiarity with all available research methods. In the past, people typically performed research at a library. Today, they turn to the World Wide Web; however, technical writers can conduct research through numerous channels. Personal interviews, e-mail questionnaires, and listservs (programs by which e-mail messages are sent to a mailing list go out to all those on that list) can provide valid research opportunities.
Chances are, if you need to research a particular topic, your first source will be the Internet. There, you can find information from government organizations, academic institutions, commercial groups, and individuals. Remember, though, that not every site on the Web is a reliable source of information. Universities, for example, are more credible than obscure Web sites with a single author who lacks verifiable credentials. To conduct research on the Internet, follow these tips:
•Look for Web sites that end in .gov, .org, and .edu.
•For a .edu or other site, make sure you can find the author of the material.
•Check the author's credentials and see if he or she is referenced in the field.
•Find out whether the author has a bibliography or a works cited section, and check to ensure that his or her references are reputable (i.e., academic books, government journals, etc.).
•See whether the Web page has a publication date, and when the last update occurred.
•If you can't locate the origins of a Web page or its author, be aware that you may not have found a credible source.
Many groups, including federal agencies, offer online indexes and databases. These are generally broken down by subject matter (such as MEDLINE from the Community of Science (COS), which offers medical journals and health publications; or ERIC from the I.
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Week 3 Assignment - Contracting and the FAR
Overview
Part of the role of the FAR is to ensure taxpayer funds are properly managed in a way that protects the collective buying power of the American people.
Instructions
Write a 2–3 page paper in which you:
1. Analyze the FAR, and conclude whether or not the FAR overall offers adequate protection of the collective buying power of the American people. Provide an example supporting your position.
2. Evaluate which branch of government is the proper branch to effectuate change that would provide checks and balances for the purchase of goods and services for the U.S. government. Provide a rationale for your answer.
3. Use two sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and appropriate. Most references will likely come from the sources listed in the preparation section. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the
library or review
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Week 3 Strategic Management and Strategic Competitiveness Assignment
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Each of the four assignments in this course includes specific guidelines for completing the assignment and Final Project. Some general guidelines for satisfactory completion of the assignments and Final Project are described below.
Assignment Content
· Link theory and practice by explaining what you have learned as a result of the readings, dialogue with your fellow students, feedback, reflections, and practical application of skills.
· Make specific references to readings, feedback, ideas, and theories that prodded you to re-think your experiences and helped to increase your awareness of your marketing skills.
· Provide examples to support your comments and observations. Be specific and concrete. Tell a complete story. Avoid generalizations. Support a statement with a specific example that would demonstrate your understanding and skill.
· Share your thoughts and ideas about your own experiences and about the readings. Do not be afraid to challenge or disagree with the readings. Share what makes sense for you and what you have questions about. Be a critical reader.
· Go beyond general descriptions. Be thoughtful and critical in your analyses.
Assignment Structure
Remember, you will be judged by the quality of your work, which in this case are your assignments. To ensure the quality of your written work, keep the following in mind when preparing your assignments:
· Set up a cover page with your name, assignment number, and due date for each assignment in MS Word.
· Organize your assignments with clear headings to identify subsections. For example, depending on the assignment, headings might include: introduction, description of the topic under discussion, analysis and evaluation of the topic under discussion, learning for next time, and summary.
· Use 1.5 line spacing in your document to improve readability for your Open Learning Faculty Member.
· Use an 11-point or 12-point font.
· Number the pages.
· Use spell checker to eliminate spelling errors.
· Use grammar checking to avoid grammatical errors such as run-on sentences.
· Write in a formal manner suitable for business, rather than as a letter to a friend.
· Do not use red as your Open Learning Faculty Member’s comments will be in that colour.
· Please do not exceed the required length for each assignment. Communications should be clear and concise.
· Proofread your work. Not just on the screen while you write it, but the hard copy after it is printed. Fix the errors before submitting the report to your Open Learning Faculty Member.
· Restating of course material is not included in the format of the assignment reports, nor is it considered part of analysis. Anyone reading your report will be familiar with the case, and you need only to mention those facts relevant to your analysis and recommendations.
· Reference all quotations appropriately (author, date, title, publisher, page number) and, where possible, a web URL to the content or original web reference. This co ...
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The document provides guidance for a management plan assignment. It discusses three best methods for management teams to use when problem solving: means-ends analysis, back up avoidance, and difference reduction. Means-ends analysis is recommended as it combines goal-driven and creative approaches. The role of judgment in problem solving processes and an example for the management plan are to be included. Problem solving involves breaking goals into sub-goals and applying appropriate methods. Management teams can acquire problem solving methods through discovery, instruction, or observing examples.
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· Identify the stakeholders and how they were affected by Heene's actions?
· 2. What stage of moral reasoning is exhibited by Richard Heene's actions? Do you believe the punishment fit the crime? Why or why not?
· 3. Explain how the cognitive-developmental approach influences one's ability to make ethical judgments.
4. How do you assess at what stage of moral development in Kohlberg's model you reason at in making decisions? Are you satisfied with that stage? Do you believe there are factors or forces preventing you from reasoning at a higher level? If so, what are they?
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The document discusses financial statements and their importance for companies. It notes that the income statement shows a company's profitability over time by detailing revenue, gains, expenses, and losses. The balance sheet provides information on a company's assets, liabilities, and stockholders' equity at a point in time. It is used to make business decisions. Other comments add that the cash flow statement shows sources and uses of cash, and the owners' equity statement tracks changes in retained earnings. Unforeseen events like natural disasters, recessions, and changes in laws or regulations can impact businesses. There is a discussion around the importance of independent audits and maintaining separation between personal and business finances.
· Week 3 AssignmentGovernment and Not-For-Profit AccountingVal.docxLynellBull52
· Week 3 Assignment
Government and Not-For-Profit Accounting
Value of Donated Assets
Which is the proper value to be assigned to certain donated assets? (This is a question for which answers cannot be found in either GASB pronouncements or the text), research is necessary.
A city’s road maintenance department received “donations” of two type of assets:
1. From the county in which the city is located it received earthmoving equipment. The equipment had cost the county $800,000 when it was acquired five years earlier. Accounted for in a county proprietary fund, its book value, net of accumulated depreciation at the time of donation, was $500,000. Its fair market value was $530,000.
2. From the city’s own utility fund (a proprietary fund) it received motor vehicles that had cost the city $400,000 when acquired three years earlier. At the time of transfer, the vehicles were recorded on the utility’s books at $180,000, net of accumulated depreciation. Their fair market value was #225,000.
Write a 1000 word, APA you answer style paper where the following:
1. At what value should the city record in its government-wide financial statements for: (1) the earth-moving equipment, and (2) the motor vehicles?
1. Briefly justify your response, commenting on any apparent inconsistencies in the values assigned to each of the two types of assets.
1. Comment on the significance of the resultant book values for decisions or assessments to be made by statement users.
Myth Clash Paper #1
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The present paper will discuss how different ancient poets describe the myths. It will compare and Contrast the two versions of the myth of the Cyclops Polyphemus in the Archaic Greek poet Homer’s Odyssey (EH 298-314) and in the Hellenistic poet Theocritus' poem (Idyll 11) (ACM 399-401). It will also elaborate how Roman poet Ovid combine elements from each of these earlier poets’ versions to make his own version of the myth in his poem, the Metamorphoses (OM 374-381). In general, the paper will discuss and analyze the differences and similarities among several versions from different aspects including characters, features, techniques and others.
According to ancient Greek myth, there were three separate tribes of the mythical, one eyed giants known as Cyclops, or Cyclopes. One of them is the Ouranian Cyclopes, who was the offspring of Gaea and Ouranos. Besides, there is also another Cyclops called the mason-Cyclopes, who represents workers in Hephaestus’s forge. The third one is the shepherd-like Cyclopes, who was neighbors of the island-dwelling Polyphemus, who was a son of Poseidon (Weinstock, 2013). Based on the description of the Cyclopes in the ancient Greek myth, one feature that is present in all these Cyclopes is that they had one unique anatomy. In addition, they all had a single round eye in the middle of their foreheads. In fact, the eye, according to the Greek poet Hesiod, is the source of their name.
In Greek, Cyclops means “circle-eye.” These giants .
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Assignment 2: Critical Thinking
Topic: "People have become overly dependent on technology"
Your paper should present a reasoned, convincing argument for a position on a selected topic.
Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:
1. Follow the five (5) steps of persuasion: establishing credibility, acknowledging the audience’s position, constructing a rationale, transplanting root elements, and asking for a response.
2. Clearly define your position and supporting evidence.
3. Include all the necessary “evidence” for the reader to reach the expected conclusion in each argument in the paper (whether the overriding argument or one contained in an individual paragraph)
4. Ensure that each argument in the paper (whether the overriding argument or one contained in an individual paragraph) is valid and free from both formal and informal fallacies.
5. Include at least four (4) references (sources). At least one (1) of your sources must be obtained from the collection of databases accessible from the Learning Resources Center Web page.
The paper should follow guidelines for clear and effectively organized writing:
• The paper is well-organized, and every explanation is both complete and easy to understand.
• Include an introductory paragraph and concluding paragraph for the paper.
• Main ideas should be addressed in body paragraphs with a topic sentence and supporting sentences.
• Adhere to standard rules of English grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.
• The paper should be checked for spelling and grammatical errors.
Your assignment must:
• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
• Create written work utilizing the concepts of critical thinking.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in critical thinking skills and informal logic.
• Write clearly and concisely about issues in critical thinking using proper writing mechanics.
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The document discusses California becoming the first state to pass a law in 1999 legalizing electronic contracts and signatures. The law aims to ensure electronic contracts and signatures have the same legal standing as paper contracts. However, the law only applies when parties agree in advance to electronic transactions and excludes some transactions like wills and certain consumer protection agreements. While the law will significantly impact contract law in California and nationwide, its full effects remain to be determined through future legal cases involving electronic contracts.
· WEEK 1 Databases and SecurityLesson· Databases and Security.docxLynellBull52
· WEEK 1: Databases and SecurityLesson
· Databases and Security
Databases are in just about everything we use today. When you are performing any task, think to yourself, Does this involve a database in some way?
As a daily process, communication occurs between people by many mediums, but there is no other medium more utilized than the large internetwork of computer systems we know as the Internet. When we look at some of the transactions that are performed on a daily basis, it is highly likely that there is a database involved. For example, if you open a web page to www.google.com and type a keyword in the textbox to search for, this process starts a series of searches through multiple databases. Another example is when searching for a book in the APUS library, this search is conducted using a database of books known as a catalog. so databases play an integral part in our daily lives; they store millions of pieces of data and more is collected each day (Basta, 2012).
In recent years, we find that technology has expanded to the reaches of utilities and production environments. Many of the utilities we come to rely on so heavily, such as gas, oil and electric, have been tied into the networks we use today. This interconnection allows for many new innovations in keeping everything in working order, but at the same time it also presents some very real threats to security. In reality, an intruder could take down an entire electrical grid which would remove power to millions of customers. An article in CIO Insight gives a great perspective on this and other issues in security where databases play such an important role (CIOInsight, 2011).
With the importance of securing the database infrastructure, we need to look at a multilayered approach to security. As can be seen in many security programs, multiple layers allow for strong security because it adds another roadblock that an intruder has to bypass to get to these systems. This same approach leads us to begin with the foundation of security; the CIA Triad. It all begins with the most basic approach, computer security and moves forward from that point on. Below is a detailed description of the components of the CIA Triad from (Basta, 2012):
· Confidentiality: For a system to provide confidentiality, it needs to do two things: ensure that information maintains its privacy by limiting authorized access to resources; block unauthorized access to resources.
· Integrity: This refers to the efforts taken through policy, procedure, and design in order to create and maintain reliable, consistent, and complete information and systems.
· Availability: This refers to the efforts taken through policy, procedures, and design to maintain the accessibility of resources on a network or within a database. These resources include, but are not limited to, data, applications, other databases, computers, servers, applications, files, drives, shares, and network access.
Database Structure, Models and Management
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· Unit 4 Citizen RightsINTRODUCTIONIn George Orwells Animal.docxLynellBull52
· Unit 4 Citizen Rights
INTRODUCTION
In George Orwell's Animal Farm, the assertion that "all animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others" signals the breakdown of any semblance of a fair society. We have probably all experienced it: a situation where someone who was better connected, more influential, or in a position of power could advance far beyond the position or actions of the common person. On a typical day, this happens in travel, restaurant seating, the selection of a church pew, and the line at the grocery store.
It should not, however, happen in our public services. As citizens, we all have rights, and we all have the same rights. That is the beauty of the United States's democratic government structure, and perhaps one of the most cherished aspects of it. Economic and social diversity aside, when we interact with the government, we expect to receive the same treatment, whether we are a Rockefeller or a plumber. The reality is that this balance of citizen rights is difficult to achieve, because in many cases, those wielding power and influence attempt to trump equity.
TOGGLE DRAWERHIDE FULL INTRODUCTION
Inherent in the concept of citizenship is the exchange wherein citizens give allegiance to a nation and receive protection offered by that nation. Citizens therefore have certain privileges in the eyes of the nation, such as the right to vote, to pay taxes, and to refuse certain actions, such as reciting the Pledge of Allegiance because it refers to God. There are benefits and entitlements that the citizen can demand from the government. These rights are balanced by responsibilities, such as upholding the law, participating in government, and engaging in the same privileges previously mentioned.
In this unit, issues of the middle class, the welfare state, and what constitutes citizenship will be examined based on the concept of citizen rights.
Reference
Orwell, G. (1945). Animal Farm. New York, NY: Harcourt Brace & Company.
SANDRA CISNEROS
Woman Hollering Creek
The day Don Serafín gave Juan Pedro Martínez Sánchez permission to take CleófilasEnriquetaDeLeón Hernández as his bride, across her father’s threshold, over several miles of dirt road and several miles of paved, over one border and beyond to a town en el otrolado—on the other side—already did he divine the morning his daughter would raise her hand over her eyes, look south, and dream of returning to the chores that never ended, six good-for-nothing brothers, and one old man’s complaints.
He had said, after all, in the hubbub of parting: I am your father, I will never abandon you. He had said that, hadn’t he, when he hugged and then let her go. But at the moment Cleófilas was busy looking for Chela, her maid of honor, to fulfill their bouquet conspiracy. She would not remember her father’s parting words until later. I am your father, I will never abandon you.
Only now as a mother did she remember. Now, when she and Juan Pedrito sat by the creek’s edge..
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· Unit: Interface-User Interaction
· Assignment Objectives: Employ appropriate tools and methods for simple, functional, and effective interfaces.
· Deliverable Length: Screenshot or functional application, and a Word document of 1-2 pages
Building on your initial user interface (UI) design mock-up of the organization’s program UI, the interface now needs to present more information to the user. Complete the following for this assignment:
· The interface should present information visually with icons or graphics and text regarding critical issues related to the system, such as the following:
· New orders
· Change in employee status
· Updated pictures
· New products or services offered
· You must add at least 5 critical issue UI design items to your interface. Remember to ensure that these are easily understood by users.
· Submit a screenshot in Word or another functional application.
· Describe the items that you added to your interface design. Be specific with your descriptions, and identify the particular design features along with an explanation of why they are added in the way that they were.
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· The Victims’ Rights Movement
Write a 2 page paper. Address the following in your paper:
· Explain how has the victims’ rights movement has affected the criminal justice system and the rights of offenders?
Include a title page and 3-5 references. Only one reference may be from the internet (not Wikipedia).
Paper 2
· Victim Selection
Write a 2 page paper. Address the following in your paper:
· Is the victim selection process different between team serial killers and those who work alone?
· Discuss any differences and or similarities as it relates to motives, methods, and offender history.
· Support your argument. Be sure to cite your resource(s), use APA style formatting.
Include a title page and 3-5 references. Only one reference may be from the internet (not Wikipedia
Paper 3
· Credit Card Crime
In a two to three page paper, please discuss the following: Assume a person accidentally picks up a credit card that is not theirs and uses the card in several instances.
Can the person be charged with multiple violations of a state statute that makes it a crime to "knowingly obtain, possess, use, or transfer a means of identification or financial information of another?" Why or why not? See State vs. Leyda, 138 P.3d 610 (Wash. 2006).
Make sure you format your paper and cite all sources used in this paper appropriately according to APA style guidelines.
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The document provides instructions for several assignments related to researching topics and creating presentations and documents using Microsoft Office programs. It includes scenarios for researching topics in COM 106, creating an expenses worksheet in Excel for M3, researching social media for M4, and making a destination presentation in PowerPoint for M5. Students are directed to conduct online searches and use library databases to find relevant sources to complete tasks like responding to classmates, writing papers, and presenting opposing views on topics.
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Week 2: External Environmental Analysis
1. What economic factors have to be considered in identifying an industry analysis?
2. What competitive forces do companies face in an industry?
3. What factors are driving industry change and what impacts will they have?
4. What market positions do rivals occupy – who is strongly positioned and who is not?
5. What strategic moves are rivals likely to make next?
6. What are the key factors for future competitive success?
7. Does the outlook for the industry present the company with an attractive opportunity?
Project 1: Starting an External Environmental Analysis
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BMGT 495 - Project 1: Starting an External Environmental Analysis (Week 2)
NOTE: All submitted work is to be your original work (only your work). You may not use any work from another student, the Internet or an online clearinghouse. You are expected to understand the Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism Policy, and know that it is your responsibility to learn about instructor and general academic expectations with regard to proper citation of sources as specified in the APA Publication Manual, 6th Ed. (You are held accountable for in-text citations and an associated reference list only).
Project 1 is due Sunday at 11:59 p.m. eastern time of week 2 unless otherwise changed by the instructor.
Purpose:
This project is the first of four projects. This project provides the first steps in completing an external environmental analysis of your focal company’s strategic management plan. You will use tools and apply concepts learned in this and previous business courses to demonstrate an understanding of how organizations develop and manage strategies to establish, safeguard and sustain its competitive position in the 21st century’s (rapidly evolving/shifting/changing), uncertain hyper-competitive business environment.
Completing a company overview and assessing the general environment is a key aspect of performing an external environment analysis. This project provides you with the opportunity to evaluate the competitive position of one of the organizations listed below and integrate that information in the beginnings of a external environmental analysis.
The company you will be analyzing operates within the global market. You will assess the company in terms of the global industry. Industries differ widely in their economic characteristics, competitive situation and future profit potential.
In this project, you are presenting a report document. The expectation is that the report provides the level of details to help the audience grasp the main topics and to understand the General Environment.
Analysis is the operative word. In analyzing the external environment, you are expected to thoroughly research and take that research and break it into small parts to gain a better understanding of what is happening in the external environment of the business. In researching an industry, ...
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Throughout the course of your academic career, you will be asked to conduct research to support the assertions you make in papers, presentations, and projects. Sometimes getting at the material you will need is fairly straightforward, while other times the research process forces you to get a little creative in seeking out (and finding) the types of source material that will be most useful to you. This exercise will allow you to
Throughout the course of your academic career, you will be asked to conduct research to support the assertions you make in papers, presentations, and projects. Sometimes getting at the material you will need is fairly straightforward, while other times the research process forces you to get a little creative in seeking out (and finding) the types of source material that will be most useful to you. This exercise will allow you to practice conducting different types of searches.
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This document provides instructions for two assignments related to technology and research. The first assignment asks students to research and respond to scenarios involving searching for information online. Students must describe search strategies and share relevant search results. The second assignment involves practicing paraphrasing, quoting, and citing sources from an article on grade inflation. Students must summarize the article in two paragraphs, one using quotes and one using only paraphrases. They are also asked to describe an efficient filing system for Word documents.
A powerpoint tutorial for library users to enable them to access 21 databases: ABI/Inform, Academic Research, AST Social Science Plus, Education, Computing, etc
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This document provides instructions for two assignments in a marketing module. The first assignment requires students to apply a consumer behavior model to explain the purchase process for a selected product or service. Research must be conducted using the university library databases, and at least two sources must be cited using APA style. The second assignment involves determining the best distribution channel for the product or service. Students must analyze the pros and cons of direct and indirect distribution, consider the target market's needs, and discuss whether digital distribution is suitable. Research is again required from the library databases, and citations must be in APA format. Both assignments must be submitted using an APA template and follow guidelines for academic papers.
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A step by step guide to report writing
Step 1 Choose your topic
If you are given a list of topics from which to choose, select the one that interests you the most or that may have relevance to your chosen career.
If you are allowed to create your own report topic choose a subject that you want to learn more about and that interests you or is a current problem in your workplace that you wish to address.
Step 2 Read the instructions relating to your assessments as set down in your Course Guide
Always check your course guide to ensure that you are clear about what you are required to do.
• When is the report due?
• How long is it?
• What is the format?
• What is the structure?
• How does this topic relate to the course?
• How does this topic relate to the current area being studied?
Step 3 Analyse the topic
Break the topic into its component parts to understand what the main issue is that must be addressed.
Report topics can usually be divided into three sections:
• Content What is the issue or problem to be addressed?
• Instruction What have you been asked to do in relation to the topic?
• Scope How has the topic been limited – is there a focus on particular organisations/ countries /year(s)?
Underline key words and draw circles around the action/instruction words.
It is really important that you understand what the instruction words are telling you to do.
Step 4 Brain storm – what do you already know about the issue?
A brainstorm is the beginning of a mind map – these random ideas can be organised into a structured mind map that will provide you with a guide for your research and your writing.
• Using your reading, lectures and your own experiences think about what you already know about the problem/issue.
• On a blank piece of paper, write down all the ideas that you think might be related to the subject under review
• Write down where you think you need to go to get information other than from books, journals websites etc. Think about who you know in business who you might be able to interview.
Step 5 Starting your research
Although you are required to read and research widely, it is better to gain an overview of the topic by firstly reading the recommended texts – don’t go straight online unless instructed to do so by your lecturer or tutor.
The texts will give you a broad understanding of .the main ideas, writers and theories associated with the issue.
By familiarising yourself with the key concepts, the next stage of your investigation will be more targeted.
Step 6 Mind mapping
A mind map is a visual way of gathering your ideas about a particular topic.
Mind maps help you to identify the main ideas and what research needs to be conducted to provide the evidence that supports these ideas.
Your mind map is a good time management resource. It will help you focus your search for information more efficiently and to organise your ideas into a coherent and logical structure when you write your .
The document provides guidance on searching academic databases to find journal articles for essays. It discusses selecting relevant databases and using search tools like basic, advanced, and boolean searches. Key tips include searching multiple databases simultaneously, using search limits and synonyms, and evaluating search results by reading abstracts. Guidance is also given on specific potential search terms and databases for four sample essay topics.
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Module 4: Report Writing and Research
Objectives
By the end of this module, you should be able to
•research technical topics and recognize credible secondary sources
•organize a report
•recognize the standard components of a report
•apply the standard conventions of report-writing
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Research
Research skills are important in both the academic and the work environment. During your career as a student, you have researched different subjects to gain knowledge. In the workplace, you may conduct research for numerous reasons, such as to determine the cost of new equipment, to gain an understanding of a technical term or concept, to summarize a procedure for your supervisor, or to uncover facts for a technical report.
To keep up with changes in technology, it is imperative that you gain familiarity with all available research methods. In the past, people typically performed research at a library. Today, they turn to the World Wide Web; however, technical writers can conduct research through numerous channels. Personal interviews, e-mail questionnaires, and listservs (programs by which e-mail messages are sent to a mailing list go out to all those on that list) can provide valid research opportunities.
Chances are, if you need to research a particular topic, your first source will be the Internet. There, you can find information from government organizations, academic institutions, commercial groups, and individuals. Remember, though, that not every site on the Web is a reliable source of information. Universities, for example, are more credible than obscure Web sites with a single author who lacks verifiable credentials. To conduct research on the Internet, follow these tips:
•Look for Web sites that end in .gov, .org, and .edu.
•For a .edu or other site, make sure you can find the author of the material.
•Check the author's credentials and see if he or she is referenced in the field.
•Find out whether the author has a bibliography or a works cited section, and check to ensure that his or her references are reputable (i.e., academic books, government journals, etc.).
•See whether the Web page has a publication date, and when the last update occurred.
•If you can't locate the origins of a Web page or its author, be aware that you may not have found a credible source.
Many groups, including federal agencies, offer online indexes and databases. These are generally broken down by subject matter (such as MEDLINE from the Community of Science (COS), which offers medical journals and health publications; or ERIC from the I.
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Week 3 Assignment - Contracting and the FAR
Overview
Part of the role of the FAR is to ensure taxpayer funds are properly managed in a way that protects the collective buying power of the American people.
Instructions
Write a 2–3 page paper in which you:
1. Analyze the FAR, and conclude whether or not the FAR overall offers adequate protection of the collective buying power of the American people. Provide an example supporting your position.
2. Evaluate which branch of government is the proper branch to effectuate change that would provide checks and balances for the purchase of goods and services for the U.S. government. Provide a rationale for your answer.
3. Use two sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and appropriate. Most references will likely come from the sources listed in the preparation section. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the
library or review
library guides.
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Week 3 Strategic Management and Strategic Competitiveness Assignment
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Assignments
Assignments
Each of the four assignments in this course includes specific guidelines for completing the assignment and Final Project. Some general guidelines for satisfactory completion of the assignments and Final Project are described below.
Assignment Content
· Link theory and practice by explaining what you have learned as a result of the readings, dialogue with your fellow students, feedback, reflections, and practical application of skills.
· Make specific references to readings, feedback, ideas, and theories that prodded you to re-think your experiences and helped to increase your awareness of your marketing skills.
· Provide examples to support your comments and observations. Be specific and concrete. Tell a complete story. Avoid generalizations. Support a statement with a specific example that would demonstrate your understanding and skill.
· Share your thoughts and ideas about your own experiences and about the readings. Do not be afraid to challenge or disagree with the readings. Share what makes sense for you and what you have questions about. Be a critical reader.
· Go beyond general descriptions. Be thoughtful and critical in your analyses.
Assignment Structure
Remember, you will be judged by the quality of your work, which in this case are your assignments. To ensure the quality of your written work, keep the following in mind when preparing your assignments:
· Set up a cover page with your name, assignment number, and due date for each assignment in MS Word.
· Organize your assignments with clear headings to identify subsections. For example, depending on the assignment, headings might include: introduction, description of the topic under discussion, analysis and evaluation of the topic under discussion, learning for next time, and summary.
· Use 1.5 line spacing in your document to improve readability for your Open Learning Faculty Member.
· Use an 11-point or 12-point font.
· Number the pages.
· Use spell checker to eliminate spelling errors.
· Use grammar checking to avoid grammatical errors such as run-on sentences.
· Write in a formal manner suitable for business, rather than as a letter to a friend.
· Do not use red as your Open Learning Faculty Member’s comments will be in that colour.
· Please do not exceed the required length for each assignment. Communications should be clear and concise.
· Proofread your work. Not just on the screen while you write it, but the hard copy after it is printed. Fix the errors before submitting the report to your Open Learning Faculty Member.
· Restating of course material is not included in the format of the assignment reports, nor is it considered part of analysis. Anyone reading your report will be familiar with the case, and you need only to mention those facts relevant to your analysis and recommendations.
· Reference all quotations appropriately (author, date, title, publisher, page number) and, where possible, a web URL to the content or original web reference. This co ...
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The document provides guidance for a management plan assignment. It discusses three best methods for management teams to use when problem solving: means-ends analysis, back up avoidance, and difference reduction. Means-ends analysis is recommended as it combines goal-driven and creative approaches. The role of judgment in problem solving processes and an example for the management plan are to be included. Problem solving involves breaking goals into sub-goals and applying appropriate methods. Management teams can acquire problem solving methods through discovery, instruction, or observing examples.
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· Identify the stakeholders and how they were affected by Heene's actions?
· 2. What stage of moral reasoning is exhibited by Richard Heene's actions? Do you believe the punishment fit the crime? Why or why not?
· 3. Explain how the cognitive-developmental approach influences one's ability to make ethical judgments.
4. How do you assess at what stage of moral development in Kohlberg's model you reason at in making decisions? Are you satisfied with that stage? Do you believe there are factors or forces preventing you from reasoning at a higher level? If so, what are they?
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The document discusses financial statements and their importance for companies. It notes that the income statement shows a company's profitability over time by detailing revenue, gains, expenses, and losses. The balance sheet provides information on a company's assets, liabilities, and stockholders' equity at a point in time. It is used to make business decisions. Other comments add that the cash flow statement shows sources and uses of cash, and the owners' equity statement tracks changes in retained earnings. Unforeseen events like natural disasters, recessions, and changes in laws or regulations can impact businesses. There is a discussion around the importance of independent audits and maintaining separation between personal and business finances.
· Week 3 AssignmentGovernment and Not-For-Profit AccountingVal.docxLynellBull52
· Week 3 Assignment
Government and Not-For-Profit Accounting
Value of Donated Assets
Which is the proper value to be assigned to certain donated assets? (This is a question for which answers cannot be found in either GASB pronouncements or the text), research is necessary.
A city’s road maintenance department received “donations” of two type of assets:
1. From the county in which the city is located it received earthmoving equipment. The equipment had cost the county $800,000 when it was acquired five years earlier. Accounted for in a county proprietary fund, its book value, net of accumulated depreciation at the time of donation, was $500,000. Its fair market value was $530,000.
2. From the city’s own utility fund (a proprietary fund) it received motor vehicles that had cost the city $400,000 when acquired three years earlier. At the time of transfer, the vehicles were recorded on the utility’s books at $180,000, net of accumulated depreciation. Their fair market value was #225,000.
Write a 1000 word, APA you answer style paper where the following:
1. At what value should the city record in its government-wide financial statements for: (1) the earth-moving equipment, and (2) the motor vehicles?
1. Briefly justify your response, commenting on any apparent inconsistencies in the values assigned to each of the two types of assets.
1. Comment on the significance of the resultant book values for decisions or assessments to be made by statement users.
Myth Clash Paper #1
Zheng Hui
The present paper will discuss how different ancient poets describe the myths. It will compare and Contrast the two versions of the myth of the Cyclops Polyphemus in the Archaic Greek poet Homer’s Odyssey (EH 298-314) and in the Hellenistic poet Theocritus' poem (Idyll 11) (ACM 399-401). It will also elaborate how Roman poet Ovid combine elements from each of these earlier poets’ versions to make his own version of the myth in his poem, the Metamorphoses (OM 374-381). In general, the paper will discuss and analyze the differences and similarities among several versions from different aspects including characters, features, techniques and others.
According to ancient Greek myth, there were three separate tribes of the mythical, one eyed giants known as Cyclops, or Cyclopes. One of them is the Ouranian Cyclopes, who was the offspring of Gaea and Ouranos. Besides, there is also another Cyclops called the mason-Cyclopes, who represents workers in Hephaestus’s forge. The third one is the shepherd-like Cyclopes, who was neighbors of the island-dwelling Polyphemus, who was a son of Poseidon (Weinstock, 2013). Based on the description of the Cyclopes in the ancient Greek myth, one feature that is present in all these Cyclopes is that they had one unique anatomy. In addition, they all had a single round eye in the middle of their foreheads. In fact, the eye, according to the Greek poet Hesiod, is the source of their name.
In Greek, Cyclops means “circle-eye.” These giants .
· Week 10 Assignment 2 Submission
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Assignment 2: Critical Thinking
Topic: "People have become overly dependent on technology"
Your paper should present a reasoned, convincing argument for a position on a selected topic.
Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:
1. Follow the five (5) steps of persuasion: establishing credibility, acknowledging the audience’s position, constructing a rationale, transplanting root elements, and asking for a response.
2. Clearly define your position and supporting evidence.
3. Include all the necessary “evidence” for the reader to reach the expected conclusion in each argument in the paper (whether the overriding argument or one contained in an individual paragraph)
4. Ensure that each argument in the paper (whether the overriding argument or one contained in an individual paragraph) is valid and free from both formal and informal fallacies.
5. Include at least four (4) references (sources). At least one (1) of your sources must be obtained from the collection of databases accessible from the Learning Resources Center Web page.
The paper should follow guidelines for clear and effectively organized writing:
• The paper is well-organized, and every explanation is both complete and easy to understand.
• Include an introductory paragraph and concluding paragraph for the paper.
• Main ideas should be addressed in body paragraphs with a topic sentence and supporting sentences.
• Adhere to standard rules of English grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.
• The paper should be checked for spelling and grammatical errors.
Your assignment must:
• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
• Create written work utilizing the concepts of critical thinking.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in critical thinking skills and informal logic.
• Write clearly and concisely about issues in critical thinking using proper writing mechanics.
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The document discusses California becoming the first state to pass a law in 1999 legalizing electronic contracts and signatures. The law aims to ensure electronic contracts and signatures have the same legal standing as paper contracts. However, the law only applies when parties agree in advance to electronic transactions and excludes some transactions like wills and certain consumer protection agreements. While the law will significantly impact contract law in California and nationwide, its full effects remain to be determined through future legal cases involving electronic contracts.
· WEEK 1 Databases and SecurityLesson· Databases and Security.docxLynellBull52
· WEEK 1: Databases and SecurityLesson
· Databases and Security
Databases are in just about everything we use today. When you are performing any task, think to yourself, Does this involve a database in some way?
As a daily process, communication occurs between people by many mediums, but there is no other medium more utilized than the large internetwork of computer systems we know as the Internet. When we look at some of the transactions that are performed on a daily basis, it is highly likely that there is a database involved. For example, if you open a web page to www.google.com and type a keyword in the textbox to search for, this process starts a series of searches through multiple databases. Another example is when searching for a book in the APUS library, this search is conducted using a database of books known as a catalog. so databases play an integral part in our daily lives; they store millions of pieces of data and more is collected each day (Basta, 2012).
In recent years, we find that technology has expanded to the reaches of utilities and production environments. Many of the utilities we come to rely on so heavily, such as gas, oil and electric, have been tied into the networks we use today. This interconnection allows for many new innovations in keeping everything in working order, but at the same time it also presents some very real threats to security. In reality, an intruder could take down an entire electrical grid which would remove power to millions of customers. An article in CIO Insight gives a great perspective on this and other issues in security where databases play such an important role (CIOInsight, 2011).
With the importance of securing the database infrastructure, we need to look at a multilayered approach to security. As can be seen in many security programs, multiple layers allow for strong security because it adds another roadblock that an intruder has to bypass to get to these systems. This same approach leads us to begin with the foundation of security; the CIA Triad. It all begins with the most basic approach, computer security and moves forward from that point on. Below is a detailed description of the components of the CIA Triad from (Basta, 2012):
· Confidentiality: For a system to provide confidentiality, it needs to do two things: ensure that information maintains its privacy by limiting authorized access to resources; block unauthorized access to resources.
· Integrity: This refers to the efforts taken through policy, procedure, and design in order to create and maintain reliable, consistent, and complete information and systems.
· Availability: This refers to the efforts taken through policy, procedures, and design to maintain the accessibility of resources on a network or within a database. These resources include, but are not limited to, data, applications, other databases, computers, servers, applications, files, drives, shares, and network access.
Database Structure, Models and Management
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· Unit 4 Citizen RightsINTRODUCTIONIn George Orwells Animal.docxLynellBull52
· Unit 4 Citizen Rights
INTRODUCTION
In George Orwell's Animal Farm, the assertion that "all animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others" signals the breakdown of any semblance of a fair society. We have probably all experienced it: a situation where someone who was better connected, more influential, or in a position of power could advance far beyond the position or actions of the common person. On a typical day, this happens in travel, restaurant seating, the selection of a church pew, and the line at the grocery store.
It should not, however, happen in our public services. As citizens, we all have rights, and we all have the same rights. That is the beauty of the United States's democratic government structure, and perhaps one of the most cherished aspects of it. Economic and social diversity aside, when we interact with the government, we expect to receive the same treatment, whether we are a Rockefeller or a plumber. The reality is that this balance of citizen rights is difficult to achieve, because in many cases, those wielding power and influence attempt to trump equity.
TOGGLE DRAWERHIDE FULL INTRODUCTION
Inherent in the concept of citizenship is the exchange wherein citizens give allegiance to a nation and receive protection offered by that nation. Citizens therefore have certain privileges in the eyes of the nation, such as the right to vote, to pay taxes, and to refuse certain actions, such as reciting the Pledge of Allegiance because it refers to God. There are benefits and entitlements that the citizen can demand from the government. These rights are balanced by responsibilities, such as upholding the law, participating in government, and engaging in the same privileges previously mentioned.
In this unit, issues of the middle class, the welfare state, and what constitutes citizenship will be examined based on the concept of citizen rights.
Reference
Orwell, G. (1945). Animal Farm. New York, NY: Harcourt Brace & Company.
SANDRA CISNEROS
Woman Hollering Creek
The day Don Serafín gave Juan Pedro Martínez Sánchez permission to take CleófilasEnriquetaDeLeón Hernández as his bride, across her father’s threshold, over several miles of dirt road and several miles of paved, over one border and beyond to a town en el otrolado—on the other side—already did he divine the morning his daughter would raise her hand over her eyes, look south, and dream of returning to the chores that never ended, six good-for-nothing brothers, and one old man’s complaints.
He had said, after all, in the hubbub of parting: I am your father, I will never abandon you. He had said that, hadn’t he, when he hugged and then let her go. But at the moment Cleófilas was busy looking for Chela, her maid of honor, to fulfill their bouquet conspiracy. She would not remember her father’s parting words until later. I am your father, I will never abandon you.
Only now as a mother did she remember. Now, when she and Juan Pedrito sat by the creek’s edge..
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· Unit: Interface-User Interaction
· Assignment Objectives: Employ appropriate tools and methods for simple, functional, and effective interfaces.
· Deliverable Length: Screenshot or functional application, and a Word document of 1-2 pages
Building on your initial user interface (UI) design mock-up of the organization’s program UI, the interface now needs to present more information to the user. Complete the following for this assignment:
· The interface should present information visually with icons or graphics and text regarding critical issues related to the system, such as the following:
· New orders
· Change in employee status
· Updated pictures
· New products or services offered
· You must add at least 5 critical issue UI design items to your interface. Remember to ensure that these are easily understood by users.
· Submit a screenshot in Word or another functional application.
· Describe the items that you added to your interface design. Be specific with your descriptions, and identify the particular design features along with an explanation of why they are added in the way that they were.
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· The Victims’ Rights MovementWrite a 2 page paper. Address the.docxLynellBull52
· The Victims’ Rights Movement
Write a 2 page paper. Address the following in your paper:
· Explain how has the victims’ rights movement has affected the criminal justice system and the rights of offenders?
Include a title page and 3-5 references. Only one reference may be from the internet (not Wikipedia).
Paper 2
· Victim Selection
Write a 2 page paper. Address the following in your paper:
· Is the victim selection process different between team serial killers and those who work alone?
· Discuss any differences and or similarities as it relates to motives, methods, and offender history.
· Support your argument. Be sure to cite your resource(s), use APA style formatting.
Include a title page and 3-5 references. Only one reference may be from the internet (not Wikipedia
Paper 3
· Credit Card Crime
In a two to three page paper, please discuss the following: Assume a person accidentally picks up a credit card that is not theirs and uses the card in several instances.
Can the person be charged with multiple violations of a state statute that makes it a crime to "knowingly obtain, possess, use, or transfer a means of identification or financial information of another?" Why or why not? See State vs. Leyda, 138 P.3d 610 (Wash. 2006).
Make sure you format your paper and cite all sources used in this paper appropriately according to APA style guidelines.
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How does internal environmental analysis help health care organizations sustain competitive advantage? As a health care leader, what are some of the key aspects that you will assess in conducting your own internal environmental analysis?
Question 2
· How does the “value chain” relate to health care organizations? What is the role of the value chain in the strategic planning process?
Question 3
· How can the value chain be used to identify organizational strengths and weaknesses in health care organizations?
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Read the Perspective 4-3–LEAN Six Sigma on page 140 in your textbook Discuss the Ottawa Ankle Rules as an example of Six Sigma utilization. How was Six Sigma beneficial in this case example? Think about your own health care organization or one which you hope to lead. How might Six Sigma be utilized in your own facility, as our colleagues in Ottawa did a few years ago?
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BIOGRAPHY: CLARENCE L. EDER (January 2015)
Clarence Eder is a retired United States Air Force officer and is currently working as Principal Acquisition
Associate and Senior Systems Engineer for Quantech Services, Inc. in El Segundo, California. He leads a team
of systems engineers and acquisition professionals in the development of strategies and documents to start the
new Air Force Weather Systems Follow-On (WSF) program. Clarence has over 18 years of acquisitions,
engineering, and operational experience in space, intelligence, missile defense, and aircraft programs.
Clarence was raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. He graduated with a Mechanical Engineering degree from the
University of Hawaii and was commissioned into the Air Force in 1996. As a second lieutenant, he was
assigned to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. He worked to improve Air Force flying training
systems, and then became a project manager to improve T-37 aircraft engines and A-10 aircraft engines.
In 1999, he was assigned to Space and Missiles Systems Center in Los Angeles, California. He worked as an
Acquisition Support manager to implement Department of Defense (DoD) processes and policies to major space
programs. As a captain, he became a Mission Integration Manager for launch vehicles. He led teams to
integrate Global Positioning System (GPS), weather, and intelligence satellites into the newly acquired $18.8B
Air Force rockets. He also worked Ground systems integration issues.
In 2003, he was assigned to the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) in Reston, Virginia to be Chief
of Tactical Imagery Dissemination. He led a team to develop, test, and deploy a $17M imagery system. He
trained Navy Seals and Special Forces deployed worldwide to use the system. As a major, he became a
Contacting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) for the $2B Geoscout program, NG.
· Question 1Question 192 out of 2 pointsWhat file in the.docxLynellBull52
· Question 1Question 19
2 out of 2 points
What file in the etc/ directory contains user’s hashed password?
Selected Answer:
etc/shadow file
Correct Answer:
[None]
Response Feedback:
[None Given]
· Question 20
1 out of 2 points
What file and file-field are read by the finger command?
Selected Answer:
Passwd file, it reads user id info like user name phone number and so on
Correct Answer:
[None]
Response Feedback:
gecos field
· Question 21
0 out of 2 points
When a parent process dies, what happens to any child processes that are still running?
Selected Answer:
They Child Processes keep running
Correct Answer:
[None]
Response Feedback:
process becomes child of init
· Question 22
1 out of 2 points
What is the effect of the command: $ killall root (Where root is the root account of the system)
Selected Answer:
It canceles all the Processes that the user
Correct Answer:
[None]
Response Feedback:
shutdown
· Question 23
2 out of 2 points
List 4 shortcomings of root accounts.
Selected Answer:
1- Single Point of failure if compromised
2-The security model is not strong enough for a network
3-High security environments enforce rules that cannot be implemented with traditional UNIX
4- Since some rules are implemented in command code, modification requires rewrite and recompilation
5- Minimal support for auditing
Correct Answer:
[None]
Response Feedback:
[None Given]
· Question 24
1 out of 2 points
Write a BASH command that would force the OS into single-user mode.
Selected Answer:
Root should run the init command to change the run level using the letter s or the number 1 for example
Correct Answer:
[None]
Response Feedback:
telinit 1
· Question 25
0 out of 2 points
Explain when it would be necessary to use the non-rewinding interface file of any backup device.
Selected Answer:
To implement permanent changes to the backup device
Correct Answer:
[None]
Response Feedback:
Only if multiple dumps were being made to the same tape drive. Failure to use the non-rewind would cause successive dumps to overwrite each other.
· Question 26
2 out of 2 points
What BASH shell command can send any signal level to a running process?
Selected Answer:
Kill Command
Correct Answer:
[None]
Response Feedback:
[None Given]
· Question 27
2 out of 2 points
Which two inter-process signals cannot be caught or blocked?
Selected Answer:
Kill process
Stop Process
Correct Answer:
[None]
Response Feedback:
[None Given]
· Question 28
2 out of 2 points
What BASH shell utility allows you to monitor CPU and memory usage?
Selected Answer:
Network Monitoring: Netstat, nethogs, iptraf, iftop
Disk I/O: iotop
CPU/ memory: top, Ps, htop, atop
Correct Answer:
[None]
Response Feedback:
[None Given]
· Question 29
0 out of 2 points
In the file permission listing drwxr-xr-x, what is the file type?
Selected Answer:
.sh
Correct Answer:
[None]
Response Feedback:
directory
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· Question 1
5 out of 5 points
When psychologists discuss fear, anger, sadness, joy, surprise, disgust, and contempt, they are usually describing the:
Answer
Selected Answer:
b.
primary emotions
· Question 2
5 out of 5 points
Studies on sex differences in emotion have found that men are more likely to ruminate about _____________ thoughts whereas women are more likely to ruminate about ____________.
Answer
Selected Answer:
a.
anger; depression
· Question 3
5 out of 5 points
Positive emotions evoke more electrical activity in the __________, and negative emotions evoke more activity in the __________.
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Selected Answer:
c.
left hemisphere; right hemisphere
· Question 4
5 out of 5 points
What limbic structure is a center for fear responses?
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Selected Answer:
b.
amygdala
· Question 5
5 out of 5 points
Imagine that you have just discovered a space craft that landed in a remote field near your home. Fortunately, the aliens aboard the space craft share your language, but they do not know anything about how to interact appropriately within the cultural norms of North America. Using your knowledge of emotions and emotional expression, create a list of 5 important points to remember when expressing emotion in this culture.
Answer
Selected Answer:
Smiling Frequently is ok
Dont kiss other male friends if male (european countries)
shake hands before hugging
Arms length of space between people, it can be seen as hostile or uncomfortable otherwise
Public displays of affection are often more acceptable then in other cultures
· Question 6
0 out of 5 points
Cindy used to study with her friend Amanda but found that she had to quit studying with her because Amanda was always so hyper and anxious before taking tests. Cindy often felt anxious after the study sessions and was worried that this might have a negative influence on her test performance. Cindy was probably experiencing:
Answer
Selected Answer:
c.
catharsis.
· Question 7
5 out of 5 points
Social and cultural rules that regulate when, how, and where a person may express emotions are referred to as:
Answer
Selected Answer:
c.
display rules
· Question 8
5 out of 5 points
Why are polygraph tests considered invalid or unreliable?
Answer
Selected Answer:
d.
There is no pattern of physical arousal that is specific to lying and distinct from other types of arousal
· Question 9
5 out of 5 points
This term is the process by which the facial muscles send messages to the brain about the basic emotion being expressed.
Answer
Selected Answer:
c.
facial feedback
· Question 10
5 out of 5 points
___________, or how we explain events or behavior, affect our emotional responses.
Answer
Selected Answer:
a.
Attributions
· Question 11
0 out of 5 points
In one study, infants were put on a modified version of a visual cliff that is only moderately frightening because the cliff did not dr.
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· Question 1
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is not considered a union unfair labor practice?
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Selected Answer:
under a valid union-shop agreement, demanding the discharge of an employee who fails to pay union dues
· Question 2
2 out of 2 points
In recent years,
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Selected Answer:
all of the above
· Question 3
0 out of 2 points
The first U.S. President ever to grant official recognition to federal government employees to bargain collectively was President
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Selected Answer:
Nixon
· Question 4
0 out of 2 points
Recent media campaign ads by the Automobile Workers have contained the message
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Selected Answer:
"America works best when we say, 'Union, Yes!' "
· Question 5
0 out of 2 points
Most of the local union's time is devoted to
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Selected Answer:
negotiating labor agreements.
· Question 6
0 out of 2 points
Most members of the National Education Association
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Selected Answer:
support right-to-work laws
· Question 7
0 out of 2 points
About 85 percent of the UAW's spending goes to
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Selected Answer:
strike funds.
· Question 8
0 out of 2 points
As compared to the Teachers, many of the building trades are much
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Selected Answer:
less active in research efforts.
· Question 9
0 out of 2 points
In 1970, an unprecedented federal sector eight-day strile was carried on by the employees of the
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Selected Answer:
State Department
· Question 10
2 out of 2 points
The American Federation of Labor was originally entitled the
Answer
Selected Answer:
Federation of Organized Trades and Labor Unions
· Question 11
0 out of 2 points
Under Taft-Hartley, if management or labor wishes to terminate or modify an existing labor contract, it must give a
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Running head: AUDITING INFORMATION SYSTEMS PROCESS Auditing information systems process Student’s Name University Affiliation Auditing information systems 2process Information systems are the livelihood of any huge business. As in past years, computer systems do not simply record transactions of business, but essentially drive the main business procedures of the enterprise. In such a situation, superior management and business managers do have worries concerning information systems. Auditing is a methodical process by which a proficient, independent person impartially obtains and assesses evidence concerning assertions about a financial entity or occasion for the reason of outlining an outlook about and reporting on the extent to which the contention matches to an acknowledged set of standards. Auditing of information systems is the administration controls assessment inside the communications of Information Technology. The obtained proof valuation is used to decide if systems of information are defensive assets, maintenance reliability of data, and also if they are efficiently operating in order to attain organization’s goals or objectives (Hoelzer, 2009). Auditing of Information Systems has become an essential part of business organization in both large and small business environments. This paper examines the preliminary points for carrying out and Information system audit and some of the, techniques, tools, guidelines and standards that can be employed to build, manage, and examine the review function. The Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) qualifications is recognized worldwide as a standard of accomplishment for those who assess, monitor, control and audit the information technology of an organization and business systems. Information Systems experts with a concern in information systems security, control and audit. At least five years of specialized information systems security, auditing and control work practice is necessary for certification. An audit contract should be present to evidently state the responsibility of the management, 2objectives for, and designation of authority to Information .
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· Strengths Public Recognition of Organization
Overall Positive Perception of Organization
Established Integrity and Longevity of the Organizations
Continued success in saving lives and always willing to lend a helping hand
Weaknesses
Lack of Congruency of public and internal views
Commitment to service to the public overlooks the work environment of the employees that make these endeavors possible daily
Opportunities
Disaster relief is always a turning point for anyone’s perception of the organization especially when it hits close to home
Threats
Possibility of not being able to help someone due to lack in financial or physical resources
Understanding that it’s impossible to please everyone, there could be some bad experiences that are communicated to many tarnishing the positive perception of the brand
Strengths with Opportunities
Increasing amount of volunteers and assistance of employees on a continual basis in order to secure definite support in the face of a disaster
Weaknesses with Threats
Increase and expand awareness of employees concerns through surveys and group discussions in order to increase the morale of the organization.
Strengths with Threats
With understanding the necessity of all aspects of the organization needing to be congruent, implementing and ensuring that public and employees all hold the same values to be true simultaneously through continued efforts of the organization increasing the involvement of the employees in minor decision making abilities in order to feel as if the organization is less of a dictatorship and slightly reflective of a democracy
Weaknesses with Opportunities
Increasing awareness of the severity of a need for this organization in the country due to the lack of ability by the country alone
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· Part I: Key
Case Summary
This case discusses the Union Carbide gas leak that occurred in Bhopal, India in 1984. Over five thousand people were killed and hundreds of thousands were injured after water inadvertently mixed with methyl isocyanate (MIC) causing the release of a deadly gas. The plant in Bhopal was a pesticide production facility that served the increasing demand of India’s thriving farming industry. However, uncontrolled zoning allowed the plant to be built within close proximity to a densely populated region. While the plant was initially profitable, market changes negatively impacted revenue forcing budget cuts that led to the decay of maintenance and safety practices. There are several theories as to why the incident occurred such as a disgruntled employee’s maliciousness or an accidental contamination. Over several years, Union Carbide paid out hundreds of millions of dollars to the survivors and ultimately ceased to exist, while the community continues to struggle with the aftermath of the disaster.
Main Critical Issues (the list):
· India’s officials adopted careless zoning practices and allowed the construction of the plant near dense population.
· The proper safety procedures were not followed and the equipment was not being properly utilized as designed. UCIL managers placed a higher weight on cost cutting than on safety, resulting in the reduction of maintenance and safety practices.
· Union Carbide Corp. did not require frequent reporting from its subsidiary in India (UCIL), which allowed malpractices and unsafe systems in the Bhopal plant to go unnoticed.
· Union Carbide Corporation and UCIL had an ethical obligation to warn the surrounding community of potential dangers of living close to the pesticide plant
· If the case, the disgruntled employees action to sabotage the plant to take vengeance
· Employees and supervisors in the Bhopal plant did not follow numerous policies and routines that could have prevented the tragedy (e.g. acting upon the alarming increase in the tank pressure, instead of postponing it to after the tea break).
· The residents were not informed of what actions to take in the event of a toxic leak or accident.
· The employees did not use the emergency buses to evacuate surrounding residents.
·
Part II: Key
Stakeholders:
The following are the stakeholders in the case: The Union Carbide’s Corporation Stockholders, The Bhopal’s population, The Indian Government, The Bombay Stock Exchange, The Union Carbide’s workers from de Indian subsidiary “UCIL”. The workers from Union Carbide headquarter in Connecticut, The Board of Directors of Union Carbide Headquarter, and The Board of Directors from Union Carbide’s Indian subsidiary. The American and Indian lawyers. UCIL’s Executives. Carbides’ Scientifics. Indian Scientists and engineers. Indian Court Systems. Insurance company. Indian Public. Corrupts Physicians. Corrupts Court Officials. Bhopal Congress. Chemical Industry. Dow Chemical. The Activis.
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· Job satisfaction is a collection of positive or negative felling that an individual holds toward their job. In this case, Andrea is a good example of having a negative felling of her job. ( Sam’s only criticism of her was that she seemed to live to work). Because Sam does not care about the employee satisfaction, Andrea can not get more spiritual benefit even get good salary. People may have different level of the job satisfaction. In this case, Andrea work long hours, she may feel very stressful, she is happy with cognitive job satisfaction, but not with the affective job satisfaction.
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i. Part A: This Is a set of 20 multiple choice questions, worth 1 mark each. You may tear off the
answer sheet at the back of the examination paper. Write your student number on the answer
sheet. Circle the appropriate letter for each question.
li. Part B: This comprises three questions worth 10 marks each. Answer all questions.
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· Next, write a 200-word response in English to the issues raised. Make sure to address the following questions:
1. What is syncretism and how does it differ from the concept of the melting pot?
2. How is Latin America’s (specifically Brazil and Cuba) experience with racial and cultural mixture different from that of the U.S.?
3. Can you give a couple of examples of syncretism in your own culture or in the U.S.?
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SYNCRETISM AND ITS SYNONYMS: REFLECTIONS ON CULTURAL MIXTURE by CHARLES STEWART
(If you would like to read the article from which this excerpt was taken, you can find it in Doc Sharing.)
The subject matter of anthropology has gradually changed over the last twenty years. Nowadays ethnographers rarely search for a stable or original form of cultures; they are usually more concerned with revealing how local communities respond to historical change and global influences. The burgeoning literature on transnational flows of ideas, global institutions, and cultural mixture reflects this shift of attention. This increased awareness of cultural penetration has, furthermore, been instrumental in the critique of earlier conceptions of “culture” that cast it as too stable: bounded, and homogeneous to be useful in a world characterized by migrations (voluntary or forced), cheap travel, international marketing, and telecommunications… In this body of literature the word syncretism has begun to reappear alongside such related concepts as hybridization and creolization as a means of portraying the dynamics of global social developments.
My purpose in considering the history of syncretism up to the present is not to enforce a standard usage conformed to the domain of religion; nor is it my goal to promote syncretism to a position of primus inter pares in the company of all other terms for mixture. I see my approach instead as an attempt to illustrate historically that syncretism has an objectionable but nevertheless instructive past…
Current Discussions of Mixture
Cultures, if we still wish to retain this term (and I do), are porous; they are open to intermixture with other, different cultures and they are subject to historical change precisely on account of these influences. This has no doubt always been the case…
Cultural borrowing and interpenetration are today seen as part of the very nature of cultures… To phrase it more accurately, syncretism describes the process by which cultures constitute themselves at any given point in time. Today's hybridization will simply give way to tomorrow's hybridization, the form of which will be dictated by historical-political events and contingencies… As [Edward] Said expresses it: all cultures are involved in one another, none is simple and pure, all.
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The recent surge in pro-Palestine student activism has prompted significant responses from universities, ranging from negotiations and divestment commitments to increased transparency about investments in companies supporting the war on Gaza. This activism has led to the cessation of student encampments but also highlighted the substantial sacrifices made by students, including academic disruptions and personal risks. The primary drivers of these protests are poor university administration, lack of transparency, and inadequate communication between officials and students. This study examines the profound emotional, psychological, and professional impacts on students engaged in pro-Palestine protests, focusing on Generation Z's (Gen-Z) activism dynamics. This paper explores the significant sacrifices made by these students and even the professors supporting the pro-Palestine movement, with a focus on recent global movements. Through an in-depth analysis of printed and electronic media, the study examines the impacts of these sacrifices on the academic and personal lives of those involved. The paper highlights examples from various universities, demonstrating student activism's long-term and short-term effects, including disciplinary actions, social backlash, and career implications. The researchers also explore the broader implications of student sacrifices. The findings reveal that these sacrifices are driven by a profound commitment to justice and human rights, and are influenced by the increasing availability of information, peer interactions, and personal convictions. The study also discusses the broader implications of this activism, comparing it to historical precedents and assessing its potential to influence policy and public opinion. The emotional and psychological toll on student activists is significant, but their sense of purpose and community support mitigates some of these challenges. However, the researchers call for acknowledging the broader Impact of these sacrifices on the future global movement of FreePalestine.
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Kid Safety Training Course/ Products Public Services,
Education and Training Services
Information Systems
New Educational Video Game Technology & Communications
Computing Manufacture
Stores
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Human Resources
Team-Building Adventure Course Public Services, Education,
Company Providing HR Training Public Services, Education,
Ethics Training & Courses Public Services, Education,
6. Biometric Time & Attendance System Technology &
echnology Sector
Visual Communications
Graphic Design Services
Commercial Photography
Digital Camera/Software Training Public Services, Education,
Healthcare Administration
Oatmeal (or other food product) to
reduce cholesterol
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Living
Services
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please get permission from your instructor. No need
8. discover what a great resource you may have been missing.
APA Papers 1
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Unit 1 Individual Project
American Intercontinental University
Unit 1 Individual Project
MKTG 205 – Principles of Marketing
Abstract
This is a single paragraph, no indentation is required. The next
page will be an abstract; “a brief, comprehensive summary of
the contents of the article; it allows the readers to survey the
contents of an article quickly” (Publication Manual, 2010). The
length of this abstract should be 35-50 words (2-3 sentences).
NOTE: the abstract must be on page 2 and the body of the paper
will begin on page 3.
Introduction
Remember to always indent the first line of a paragraph (use the
tab key). The introduction should be short (2-3 sentences). The
9. margins, font size, spacing, and font type (italics or plain) are
set in APA format. While you may change the names of the
headings and subheadings, do not change the font or style of
font.
Market Force 1: Description and Analysis of impact on
product/service
Introduce the concept and cite the resources DO NOT use the
exact words… be sure to indent the first line of the paragraph.
Using direct quotes does not show your mastery of the subject.
Market Force 2: Description and Analysis of impact on
product/service
Introduce the concept and cite the resources DO NOT use the
exact words… be sure to indent the first line of the paragraph.
Using direct quotes does not show your mastery of the subject.
Market Force 3: Description and Analysis of impact on
product/service
Introduce the concept and cite the resources DO NOT use the
exact words… be sure to indent the first line of the paragraph.
Using direct quotes does not show your mastery of the subject.
Strategies to Overcome the Threats
Introduce the concept and cite the resources DO NOT use the
exact words… be sure to indent the first line of the paragraph.
Using direct quotes does not show your mastery of the subject.
Strategies to Capitalize on the Opportunities
Introduce the concept and cite the resources DO NOT use the
exact words… be sure to indent the first line of the paragraph.
Using direct quotes does not show your mastery of the subject.
Conclusion
Add some concluding remarks-can be a sentence or two.
NOTE:
· If you are not at the end of page 5 with content, your paper is
too short (if you used graphs or charts, your paper should be
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· If your paper is beyond page 7 with content, it may be TOO
10. LONG. Discuss length criteria with your instructor.
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References
NOTE: The reference list starts on a new page after your
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MKTG205 Library Research Guide
Because each instructor implements his or her own research
requirements, please review the Course
Expectations for your particular section of MKTG205 to make
sure you are performing acceptable
research according to the requirements described by your
instructor.
Unit 1
Finding Industry Profiles in First Research
First Research is a library database that provides industry
profiles which include industry overviews and
summaries of challenges, trends, and opportunities an industry
faces. To search within the First
Research database, follow the steps below.
11. x Click the Find articles and ebooks link on the library’s
homepage.
x When the next page loads, scroll through the alphabetical list
of databases under the Find articles
and e-books by database heading and look for First Research.
Click directly on its title to load the
First Research search page.
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x Follow any directions that appear to get to the search page.
You may be asked to click continue
and/or submit.
x Once the search page for First Research loads, type the
product or service you are researching in
12. the blank search box and then hit search.
x Results will load. Click on the title of an industry profile to
access the profile.
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x Use the chapter links on the left side of the page to navigate
through the industry profile.
Finding Articles in Business Source Premier
Business Source Premier is one of the library’s strongest
business resources. It holds academic
journal articles, market research reports, industry reports,
country reports, company profiles, and SWOT
analyses related to all disciplines of business, including the
discipline of marketing. To search within the
Business Source Premier database, follow the steps below.
x Click the Find articles and ebooks link on the library’s
homepage.
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x When the next page loads, scroll through the alphabetical list
of databases under the Find articles
and e-books by database heading and look for Business Source
Premier. Click directly on its title
to load Business Source Premier’s search page.
x Once the search page for Business Source Premier loads, type
your keyword(s) in the blank
search boxes at the top of the page.
x Keywords related to your topic:
x Enter each term before and after the AND in a new search
box.
x When you have your keyword(s) in place, click search.
14. x Results will load. Review them to see if they apply to your
research.
Marketing AND product/service
Marketing AND environment AND product/service
Advertising AND product/service
Consumer behavior AND product/service
Consumers AND product/service
United States AND Industry profile AND product/service
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x You will see an icon next to each result stating what type of
resource it is.
x When looking through articles, an easy way to see if an article
will be useful is to view the abstract,
which will give you a summary of the article.
x View an article’s abstract by hovering over the magnifying
glass icon to the right of an article’s title.
15. x Then, if the article seems worthwhile, click on the link for
full text.
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What is HTML and PDF?
When pulling up results you may find that some offer the full
text in PDF and some in HTML. Some
articles offer both.
HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language. The item will
appear similar to a web page. Some
formatting may be lost and usually these do not include images.
PDF stands for Portable Document Format. A PDF format looks
like a photograph was taken of the
original and scanned. It will have the same margin and font and
include images if there were any in the
original item.
16. Sometimes there is no choice. The publishers of the content
have opted to make their materials
available in only one format. If you do have a choice, it’s up to
you which you prefer!
x Once the full text of the result is open, you will see icons to
email, print or save the article.
x If the item is in a PDF format, you may see the link to
download:
x If the item is an HTML document, you may opt to save it by
using the options available through your
web browser. For example, using Internet Explorer, click File at
the top right, then select Save As
x If you are saving the article, be sure it is being saved to your
computer or flash drive. If you are not
asked where on your computer you want to save the item then it
will not have saved properly. Use
one of the other options. Saving it as a bookmark in your
browser will not work.
x Try additional searches by adding or changing your keywords
in the boxes at the top of the page.
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x A good place to find some additional keyword suggestions is
in the Subjects field found in each
result’s description.
Unit 2
Finding Articles in ABI Inform Complete
ABI Inform Complete is a comprehensive business database
collection covering the many disciplines
of business, including marketing. To search within the ABI
Inform Complete database, follow the steps
below.
x Click the Find articles and ebooks link on the library’s
homepage.
x When the next page loads, you will see an alphabetical list of
databases under the Find articles and
e-books by database heading. ABI Inform Complete is the first
link in its list. Click directly on its title
to load the database’s search page
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x Once you are inside ABI Inform Complete, type your
keyword(s) in the boxes at the top of the page.
What is a keyword?
A keyword is a term or phrase related to the topic you are
researching.
To develop keywords, think of the core ideas of your topic.
x Keywords related to your topic:
x Each term before and after the AND in a new search box.
x When you have your keyword(s) in place, click Search.
19. x Results will load. Review them to see if they apply to your
research.
Marketing AND product/service
Target market AND product/service
Consumer behavior AND product/service
Marketing AND consumer behavior AND product/service
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x Click on preview to read the abstract or summary of an
article.
x Click on the full text link to view the entire article.
x Once the article is open, use the tools at the top of the page to
email, print, or save.
x Above the result list, you will see suggested subjects that you
might consider for additional searches.
Note: Do not click directly on the suggested subjects as the
search will not default to searching for
full text results.
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Finding Articles in Multiple Databases (Cybrary)
The Cybrary search tool allows you to search within multiple
databases at one time, including many of
our business-related databases. To search within Cybrary,
follow the steps below.
x Click the Find articles and ebooks link on the library’s
homepage.
x A new page will load with a Cybrary search box at the very
top and an alphabetical listing of the
library's database collections.
x Type keyword(s) into the search box at the top of the page.
What is a keyword?
A keyword is a term or phrase related to the topic you are
21. researching. To develop keywords, think of
the core ideas of your topic.
x Keywords related to your topic:
Marketing AND consumer behavior
Marketing strategy
Marketing AND segmentation
Competitive advantage
Demographics AND target AND market
Segmentation AND target and market
Positioning AND marketing AND strategy
Topic/company AND marketing
Topic/company AND consumer behavior
Topic/company AND target market
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x Enter your keywords in the search box using AND to connect
two or more keywords. When you
have your keywords in place, click search.
22. x Results will load. Review them to see if they apply to your
research.
x You will see an icon next to each result stating what type of
resource it is.
x When looking through articles, an easy way to see if an article
will be useful is to view the abstract,
which will give you a summary of the article.
x View an article’s abstract by hovering over the magnifying
glass icon to the right of an article’s title.
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x Then, if the article seems worthwhile, click the link for full
text.
23. What is HTML and PDF?
When pulling up results you may find that some offer the full
text in PDF and some in HTML. Some
articles offer both.
HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language. The item will
appear similar to a web page. Some
formatting may be lost and usually these do not include images.
PDF stands for Portable Document Format. A PDF format looks
like a photograph was taken of the
original and scanned. It will have the same margin and font and
include images if there were any in the
original item.
Sometimes there is no choice. The publishers of the content
have opted to make their materials
available in only one format. If you do have a choice, it’s up to
you which you prefer!
x Once the full text of the result is open, you will see icons to
email, print or save the article.
24. x If the item is in a PDF format, you may see the link to
download:
x If the item is an HTML document, you may opt to save it by
using the options available through your
web browser. For example, using Internet Explorer, click File at
the top right, then select Save As
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x If you are saving the article, be sure it is being saved to your
computer or flash drive. If you are not
asked where on your computer you want to save the item then it
will not have saved properly. Use
one of the other options. Saving it as a bookmark in your
browser will not work.
x Try additional searches by adding or changing your keywords
in the boxes at the top of the page.
25. x A good place to find some additional keyword suggestions is
in the subjects field found in each
result’s description.
Unit 3
Finding Definitions in Credo Reference
Credo Reference is a database that holds reference books like
dictionaries and encyclopedias. This is
a great resource to use if you are unfamiliar with a word or
topic and would like to learn more about it.
To search within the Credo Reference database, follow the steps
below.
x Click the Find articles and ebooks link on the library’s
homepage.
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x When the next page loads, scroll through the alphabetical list
of databases under the Find articles
and e-books by database heading and look for Credo Reference.
Click directly on its title to load
the search page.
26. x When you get to the database’s search page, enter a keyword
in the appropriate search box.
What is a keyword?
A keyword is a term or phrase related to the topic you are
researching.
To develop keywords, think of the core ideas of your topic.
x Keywords related to your topic:
x Enter your keyword or key phrase in the appropriate search
box, click search. Note: For keywords,
search using the first box. Use the second box for key phrases
which contain more than one word,
for example, vertical marketing. This will allow you to search
for the entire phrase, instead of each
individual word in the phrase.
Marketing
Vertical marketing
Distribution channel
27. Target market
Market segmentation
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x Results will load on a new page. The result heading will tell
you the title of each entry and the
resource it is listed in. Click the title to see the entry in its
entirety.
x Once you are in the full entry, you will see icons to save, or
email it. Saving it as a bookmark in your
browser will not work.
Finding Articles in Business Source Premier
Business Source Premier is one of the library’s strongest
business resources. It holds academic
journal articles, market research reports, industry reports,
country reports, company profiles, and SWOT
analyses related to all disciplines of business, including the
discipline of marketing. To search within the
28. Business Source Premier database, follow the steps below.
x Click Find articles and ebooks on the library’s homepage.
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x When the next page loads, scroll through the alphabetical list
of databases under the Find articles
and e-books by database heading and look for Business Source
Premier. Click directly on its title
to load Business Source Premier’s search page.
x Once the search page for Business Source Premier loads, type
your keyword(s) in the blank
search boxes at the top of the page.
x Keywords related to your topic:
x Enter each term before and after the AND in a new search
29. box.
x When you have your keyword(s) in place, click search.
x Results will load. Review them to see if they apply to your
research.
Marketing AND distribution AND product/service
Marketing channels AND product/service
Distribution AND channel AND product/service
Horizontal marketing AND marketing channel
Vertical marketing AND marketing channel
Multichannel marketing system
Conventional marketing system
Target market AND retailer
Target market AND wholesaler
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x You will see an icon next to each result stating what type of
resource it is.
30. x When looking through articles, an easy way to see if an article
will be useful is to view the abstract,
which will give you a summary of the article.
x View an article’s abstract by hovering over the magnifying
glass icon to the right of an article’s title.
x Then, if the article seems worthwhile, click on the link for
full text.
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What is HTML and PDF?
When pulling up results you may find that some offer the full
text in PDF and some in HTML. Some
articles offer both.
HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language. The item will
31. appear similar to a web page. Some
formatting may be lost and usually these do not include images.
PDF stands for Portable Document Format. A PDF format looks
like a photograph was taken of the
original and scanned. It will have the same margin and font and
include images if there were any in the
original item.
Sometimes there is no choice. The publishers of the content
have opted to make their materials
available in only one format. If you do have a choice, it’s up to
you which you prefer!
x Once the full text of the result is open, you will see icons to
email, print or save the article.
x If the item is in a PDF format, you may see the link to
download:
x If the item is an HTML document, you may opt to save it by
using the options available through your
web browser. For example, using Internet Explorer, click File at
the top right, then select Save As
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x If you are saving the article, be sure it is being saved to your
computer or flash drive. If you are not
asked where on your computer you want to save the item then it
will not have saved properly. Use
one of the other options. Saving it as a bookmark in your
browser will not work.
x Try additional searches by adding or changing your keywords
in the boxes at the top of the page.
x A good place to find some additional keyword suggestions is
in the subjects field found in each
result’s description.
Finding Articles in ABI Inform Complete
ABI Inform Complete is a comprehensive business database
collection covering the many disciplines
of business, including marketing. To search within the ABI
Inform Complete database, follow the steps
below.
33. x Click the Find articles and ebooks link on the library’s
homepage.
x When the next page loads, you will see an alphabetical list of
databases under the Find articles and
e-books by database heading. ABI Inform Complete is the first
link in its list. Click directly on its title
to load the database’s search page.
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x Once you are inside ABI Inform Complete, type your
keyword(s) in the boxes at the top of the page.
What is a keyword?
A keyword is a term or phrase related to the topic you are
researching.
To develop keywords, think of the core ideas of your topic.
34. x Keywords related to your topic:
x Each term before and after the AND in a new search box.
x When you have your keyword(s) in place, click Search.
x Results will load. Review them to see if they apply to your
research.
Product development AND product/service
Branding AND product/service
Packaging AND marketing AND product/service
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x Click on preview to read the abstract or summary of an
article.
35. x Click on the full text link to view the entire article.
x Once the article is open, use the tools at the top of the page to
email, print, or save.
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x Above the result list, you will see suggested subjects that you
might consider for additional searches.
Note: Do not click directly on the suggested subjects as the
search will not default to searching for
full text results.
Unit 4
Finding Articles in Business Source Premier
Business Source Premier is one of the library’s strongest
business resources. It holds academic
journal articles, market research reports, industry reports,
country reports, company profiles, and SWOT
analyses related to all disciplines of business, including the
discipline of marketing. To search within the
36. Business Source Premier database, follow the steps below.
x Click the Find articles and ebooks link on the library
homepage.
x When the next page loads, scroll through the alphabetical list
of databases under the Find articles
and e-books by database heading and look for Business Source
Premier. Click directly on its title
to load Business Source Premier’s search page.
x Once the search page for Business Source Premier loads, type
your keyword(s) in the blank
search boxes at the top of the page.
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x Keywords related to your topic:
x Enter each term before and after the AND in a new search
box.
37. x When you have your keyword(s) in place, click search.
x Results will load. Review them to see if they apply to your
research.
Marketing AND promotional tool
Advertising AND public relations
Direct marketing
Marketing strategy
Marketing model
Internet marketing
Social media AND advertising
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x You will see an icon next to each result stating what type of
resource it is.
x When looking through articles, an easy way to see if an article
will be useful is to view the abstract,
38. which will give you a summary of the article.
x View an article’s abstract by hovering over the magnifying
glass icon to the right of an article’s title.
x Then, if the article seems worthwhile, click on the link for
full text.
What is HTML and PDF?
When pulling up results you may find that some offer the full
text in PDF and some in HTML. Some
articles offer both.
HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language. The item will
appear similar to a web page. Some
formatting may be lost and usually these do not include images.
PDF stands for Portable Document Format. A PDF format looks
like a photograph was taken of the
original and scanned. It will have the same margin and font and
include images if there were any in the
original item.
Sometimes there is no choice. The publishers of the content
39. have opted to make their materials
available in only one format. If you do have a choice, it’s up to
you which you prefer!
x Once the full text of the result is open, you will see icons to
email, print or save the article.
x If the item is in a PDF format, you may see the link to
download:
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x If the item is an HTML document, you may opt to save it by
using the options available through your
web browser. For example, using Internet Explorer, click File at
the top right, then select Save As
x If you are saving the article, be sure it is being saved to your
computer or flash drive. If you are not
asked where on your computer you want to save the item then it
will not have saved properly. Use
40. one of the other options. Saving it as a bookmark in your
browser will not work.
x Try additional searches by adding or changing your keywords
in the boxes at the top of the page.
x A good place to find some additional keyword suggestions is
in the subjects field found in each
result’s description.
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Finding Articles in ABI Inform Complete
ABI Inform Complete is a comprehensive business database
collection covering the many disciplines
of business, including marketing. To search within the ABI
Inform Complete database, follow the steps
below.
x Click the Find articles and ebooks link on the library’s
homepage.
41. x When the next page loads, you will see an alphabetical list of
databases under the Find articles and
e-books by database heading. ABI Inform Complete is the first
link in its list. Click directly on its title
to load the database’s search page.
x Once you are inside ABI Inform Complete, type your
keyword(s) in the boxes at the top of the page.
What is a keyword?
A keyword is a term or phrase related to the topic you are
researching.
To develop keywords, think of the core ideas of your topic.
x Keywords related to your topic:
Pricing AND product/service/company name
product/service/company name pricing strategy
Pricing strategy AND product/service/company name
Pricing policies AND Consumer behavior AND
product/service/company name
Pricing AND strategy AND product/service/company name
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x Each term before and after the AND in a new search box.
x When you have your keyword(s) in place, click Search.
x Results will load. Review them to see if they apply to your
research.
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x Click on preview to read the abstract or summary of an
article.
x Click on the full text link to view the entire article.
x Once the article is open, use the tools at the top of the page to
email, print, or save.
43. x Above the result list, you will see suggested subjects that you
might consider for additional searches.
Note: Do not click directly on the suggested subjects as the
search will not default to searching for
full text results.
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Unit 5
Locating Global Companies
To locate companies that operate globally, review annual
ranking lists for large companies that often
have international operations.
The Fortune 500 list holds the United States’ largest
corporations ranked by revenue and is created
every year by Fortune Magazine:
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune500/2012/full_l
ist/.
Forbes’ annual ranking of the world’s biggest companies
44. provides a list of the largest global companies:
http://www.forbes.com/global2000/list/. Sales, profits, assets
and market value of global companies are
used to compile the list.
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune500/2012/full_l
ist/
http://www.forbes.com/global2000/list/
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Finding Articles in Multiple Databases (Cybrary)
The Cybrary search tool allows you to search within multiple
databases at one time, including many of
our business-related databases. To search within Cybrary,
follow the steps below.
x Click the Find articles and ebooks link on the library’s
homepage.
x A new page will load with a Cybrary search box at the very
top and an alphabetical listing of the
library's database collections.
x Type keyword(s) into the search box at the top of the page.
45. What is a keyword?
A keyword is a term or phrase related to the topic you are
researching.
To develop keywords, think of the core ideas of your topic.
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x Keywords related to your topic:
x Enter your keywords in the search box using AND to connect
two or more keywords. When you
have your keywords in place, click search.
x Results will load. Review them to see if they apply to your
research.
46. Company name AND competitor
Company name AND competition
Company name AND target market
Company name AND distribution AND strategy
Company name AND marketing
Company name AND pricing
Company name AND pricing AND strategy
Company name AND public relations
Company name AND communication
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x You will see an icon next to each result stating what type of
resource it is.
x When looking through articles, an easy way to see if an article
will be useful is to view the abstract,
which will give you a summary of the article.
x View an article’s abstract by hovering your cursor over the
magnifying glass icon to the right of an
article’s title.
47. x Then, if the article seems worthwhile, click the link for full
text.
What is HTML and PDF?
When pulling up results you may find that some offer the full
text in PDF and some in HTML. Some
articles offer both.
HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language. The item will
appear similar to a web page. Some
formatting may be lost and usually these do not include images.
PDF stands for Portable Document Format. A PDF format looks
like a photograph was taken of the
original and scanned. It will have the same margin and font and
include images if there were any in the
original item.
Sometimes there is no choice. The publishers of the content
have opted to make their materials
available in only one format. If you do have a choice, it’s up to
you which you prefer!
48. x Once the full text of the result is open, you will see icons to
email, print or save the article.
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x If the item is in a PDF format, you may see the link to
download:
x If the item is an HTML document, you may opt to save it by
using the options available through your
web browser. For example, using Internet Explorer, click File at
the top right, then select Save As
x If you are saving the article, be sure it is being saved to your
computer or flash drive. If you are not
asked where on your computer you want to save the item then it
will not have saved properly. Use
one of the other options. Saving it as a bookmark in your
browser will not work.
x Try additional searches by adding or changing your keywords
in the boxes at the top of the page.
49. x A good place to find some additional keyword suggestions is
in the subjects field found in each
result’s description.
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Finding Articles in Academic Search Premier
Academic Search Premier holds academic journal content
related to all subject areas and is designed
specifically for academic research. To search within the
Academic Search Premier database, follow
the steps below.
x Click Find articles and ebooks on the library’s homepage.
x When the next page loads, scroll through the alphabetical list
of databases under the Find articles
and e-books by database heading and look for Academic Search
Premier. Click directly on its title
to load Academic Search Premier’s search page.
x Once the search page for Academic Search Premier loads,
50. type your keyword(s) in the blank
search boxes at the top of the page.
x Keywords related to your topic:
x Enter each term before and after the AND in a new search
box.
x When you have your keyword(s) in place, click search.
Business AND social responsibility
Business AND ethics
Business ethics
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x Results will load. Review them to see if they apply to your
research.
x You will see an icon next to each result stating what type of
51. resource it is.
x When looking through articles, an easy way to see if an article
will be useful is to view the abstract,
which will give you a summary of the article.
x View an article’s abstract by hovering over the magnifying
glass icon to the right of an article’s title.
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x Then, if the article seems worthwhile, click on the link for
full text.
What is HTML and PDF?
When pulling up results you may find that some offer the full
text in PDF and some in HTML. Some
articles offer both.
HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language. The item will
52. appear similar to a web page. Some
formatting may be lost and usually these do not include images.
PDF stands for Portable Document Format. A PDF format looks
like a photograph was taken of the
original and scanned. It will have the same margin and font and
include images if there were any in the
original item.
Sometimes there is no choice. The publishers of the content
have opted to make their materials
available in only one format. If you do have a choice, it’s up to
you which you prefer!
x Once the full text of the result is open, you will see icons to
email, print or save the article.
x If the item is in a PDF format, you may see the link to
download:
x If the item is an HTML document, you may opt to save it by
using the options available through your
web browser. For example, using Internet Explorer, click File at
the top right, then select Save As
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x If you are saving the article, be sure it is being saved to your
computer or flash drive. If you are not
asked where on your computer you want to save the item then it
will not have saved properly. Use
one of the other options. Saving it as a bookmark in your
browser will not work.
x Try additional searches by adding or changing your keywords
in the boxes at the top of the page.
x A good place to find some additional keyword suggestions is
in the subjects field found in each
result’s description.
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Additional Library Guides and Tutorials
54. x ABI Inform Complete User’s Guide
Learn how to use the library's ABI/Inform Complete database to
find information on a variety of
business topics.
x Advanced Cybrary User’s Guide
This guide shows the advanced features of the library’s
electronic resource collection, Cybrary. It
illustrates how to retrieve additional results to those that
initially come up, narrow your results by
date, publication title, type of result, and more. It also shows
how to create an account and use the
folder features, save your search history, and create alerts. This
print version can be printed out or
saved to your computer.
x Industry Profiles in the Library
This guide outlines searches for industry information and
resources, like full industry profiles, in the
library. It includes sample searches in First Research and
Business Source Premier. The guide can
be saved to your computer or printed.
x Marketing Library Research Guide
The Marketing Library Research guide walks you through
searches in the library's database
collections for material related to the business discipline of
marketing. Searches in ABI Inform
Complete, Business Source Premier, Credo Reference, and
Hoover's Pro are included. The library
research guide can be printed out or saved to your computer.
56. Contact a Librarian
If you have any questions, or if you need assistance using the
library’s resources, please let us know!
Contact your campus librarians using the information below.
To receive the quickest response, please be sure to use the
contact information for your campus.
Campus Email Phone
AIU Online
[email protected]
877-221-5800 x15721
AIU Houston
[email protected]
832-201-3623
AIU London
[email protected]
+44 (0) 20-7467-5688
AIU South Florida
57. [email protected]
954-446-6108
AIU Atlanta
[email protected]
404-965-6533
The AIU Online Library is also available through the campus
instant messaging system.
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mailto:[email protected]Unit 1Finding Industry Profiles in First
ResearchFinding Articles in Business Source PremierUnit
2Finding Articles in ABI Inform CompleteFinding Articles in
Multiple Databases (Cybrary)Unit 3Finding Definitions in
Credo ReferenceFinding Articles in Business Source
PremierFinding Articles in ABI Inform CompleteUnit 4Finding
Articles in Business Source PremierFinding Articles in ABI
Inform CompleteUnit 5Locating Global CompaniesFinding
Articles in Multiple Databases (Cybrary)Finding Articles in
Academic Search PremierAdditional Library Guides and
TutorialsContact a Librarian