The document provides instructions for completing assignments in Microsoft Project for a course. It includes details on sorting, grouping, and filtering data in MS Project. Students are asked to download and install MS Project, then complete two assignments from the workbook: Project 7-5 involving sorting tasks by cost, and Project 8-5 creating a critical path for a music video project. The assignments aim to help students understand project planning and management while practicing skills in the MS Project software.
Length No fewer than 6 pages or 2100 words (whichever is more.docxsmile790243
Length: No fewer than 6 pages or 2100 words (whichever is more); no more than 8 pages or
2800 words (whichever is less). The paper should be double spaced with 11-pt or 12-pt font and
1-inch margins. Font should be Times or Palatino only. Do not include a title page.
Other requirements: Paper must be carefully edited using grammar/spell-check, and also
proofread by a human brain other than your own. Your submission should be written in a formal
tone, without making use of conversational or colloquial English. This paper satisfies part of the
disciplinary communication (DC) requirement, so it must be written with serious care. It needs a
clear introduction with thesis statement, logically developed body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
No citations or direct quotes are necessary, although you are welcome to include a quote from the
original theory if it was one of the ones that we read. If you do use any direct quotes, please
include a “Works Cited” list at the end of your paper. This page is not part of your page or word
count.
TOPIC DESCRIPTION
At the beginning of the quarter, I introduced the idea of a metaphorical “dinner party with social
theorists.” In this paper, you will demonstrate your ability to apply concepts from classical social
theory to the contemporary social world by putting several different theories into conversation
with one another. Your goal is to show how classical theory helps to explain and/or fails to
explain the origin/operation of your social problem or feature of the social world (as you
understand it). Here’s how to proceed:
1. Choose either (A) a social problem that you feel passionate about or (B) a feature of the
social world that you find fascinating. Examples of social problems could include things
like racial tracking in education or the conservative attack on labor unions; examples of
features of the social world could include behavior like internet trolling or trends in
romantic relationships among college-age people. The possibilities are quite endless. The
easiest topic to work with will be specific and narrow, and also something that you are
personally invested in (we will take Weber’s advice about value-relevance here ☺ ).
2. Analyze your topic through the lens of three different theorists that we have covered this
quarter. Most of you will find it easiest to use Marx/Weber/Durkheim, but you are
welcome to use others we have covered as well if you feel inclined to do so.
HOW TO ORGANIZE YOUR THOUGHTS BEFORE WRITING
1. Once you’ve chosen your area of focus, write down some general ideas for yourself about
how you understand it. For example, if you’ve picked the school-to-prison pipeline, you
can sketch out a general statement of what you already know about it, where you learned
what you know, and what questions you still have.
2. Pick which three theorists you are going to use.
3. From each theorist, choose three concepts, terms, or theories. Since we talked about ...
Communication in the Workplace
Communication Analysis Essay and Discussion Assignment
Reference: Chapters 1 - 6
Instructions:
SELECT a topic from the sample choices. Read and analyze. Using your textbook for support!
FORMAT with the following WRITING GUIDELINES:
1. Typed 12 point font, Times New Roman
1. Double spaced, page length will vary (approximately 3 pages)
1. Stapled upper left-hand corner
1. Information used from our textbook or outside sources should be noted in-text in APA or MLA format along with either a Reference or Works Cited page.
HINTS:
1. If you use a direct quote, place quotation marks and in-text cite.
1. If you summarize someone’s knowledge and use your own words, and in-text cite it.
1. If you are in doubt, cite it!!!!!
1. Remember the 80/20 rule: 80% of your essay response should always be your thoughts/words and 20% directly quoted. BUT REMEMBER, JUST BECAUSE YOU PUT IT IN YOUR OWN WORDS DOES NOT MEAN IT IS YOURS. YOU MUST GIVE CREDIT FOR THE IDEA! Cite, cite, cite, cite, cite!
1. OWL PURDUE WRITING LAB is a wonderful resource and reminder of these tips and more. Check it out!
1. Visit the ECU Writing Center for help with sources, organization and error check. If you are unsure about using sources correctly, seek help! Plagiarism is unacceptable.
ON DUE DATE:
1. Upload your Communication Essay to Safe Assign on Blackboard link provided before you attend class on the due date. Be prepared to discuss/present a brief 3-4 minute oral summary of your essay utilizing your essay as a reference before a small group of your classmates. You may bring your essay or notes to help you with this discussion/presentation.
EVALUATION:
Your grade on this assignment will be based on your written and discussion response. Each area is worth 25 points for a total of 100. Each of the 4 areas will be assessed as either Excellent, Competent, Needs Improvement.
Area 1: Adherence to WRITING GUIDELINES
Area 2: Style: grammar/punctuation/readability
Area 3: Organization/ Supporting examples and terminology utilized from the textbook for support
Area 4: Presentation individual summary-group discussion; Active participant/listener- group discussion
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CHOICES! (In each choice, make sure that you search for a RECENT article. This means within the past 6-12 months.)
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Email and text messages are not always the most appropriate channel for a particular message. Think of a specific instance in your life where you used IM or e-mail and the message sent was not the message received.
· First, describe the kinds of problems caused by selecting this channel of communication? Could these problems been prevented by using a different channel for sending the message? Make sure to use the .
Notes for Claim Writing Success1. Comments on Titles Sample #.docxcherishwinsland
Notes for Claim Writing Success
1. Comments on Titles:
Sample #1: chose strong language to show writer’s claim; first part grabs attention, second part gets focused
Sample #2: Please Help! Grabs the reader on an emotional level—got attention—the beginning part wasn’t as strong!!
Too fake! Not specific enough—(turned attention away) too blunt! Gives away too much!—
Sample #3: attention grabbing—polarizing language, strong words—can see both sides—
Critique: include “Formation” or not? Too much? Too litte?
Is it too exaggerated? Overly done? Not serious enough?
2. What goes in the first paragraph?
b. what worked?
Introduces the issue
Using some data? Used a quote? Create a sense of urgency or importance=gives justification, gives context
How is this different than Sec 3 (background)?
In claim—give a quick glimpse of the issue—
Sample 3—clear description of problem-
Quote? Expert echoes your statement so it doesn’t sound like you are making it up
Why not use it? Summarize
Sample 1 quote –early? Suspicious
In Sec 3 dig into the details more
c. what didn’t?
what didn’t work
MLA incorrect
Sample #2—too general---too broad!
3. What goes in the second paragraph?
MAP:
All major points of the paper (introduce or touch on every required section)
--Section 2—Suvin and short story
Map out the required sections of this paper (all your big moves!)
--solution (section 6)
Taking a stand –say what you argue and why it matters! Last two sentence of paragraph 2
Use first person? To use or not to use?
Feel more comfortable –easy to use commanding words
Sounding confident
Assert yourself into your argument—easier to sound confident
Map—chronological—follow the order of the paper!!
b. what worked?
c. what didn’t?
this is not project proposal writing
Is it specific? Controversial?
Map? What does that mean??
Stakes?
Final Research PAper
Final Research Paper: What’s the New Cognition? Estrangement in Octavia’s Brood
For your final paper, please select a novum you find cognitively estranging in one short story. Using outside research, write a 6-8 page, double spaced, 1 inch margins, 12pt font, Times New Roman research paper that investigates the new cognition the estrangement leads you to explore. The page requirement does NOT include the Works Cited.
Final version due to Canvas 3/20 before 11:59 pm.
Your bibliography should have at least 10 sources to support your argument and to detail what the new cognition is for you on this particular issue. Darko Suvin’s “Estrangement and Cognition” and the short story of your choice count as two of the ten sources.
At least three of your sources must be from academic, peer-reviewed journals. The other five (min.) can be from popular sources.
You need one quote in every paragraph, Sections 3-6.
Organization, Section I
2 paragraphs that outline the claim, complete with stakes. Recall, strong claims are specific, take a stand on something controversial, and they matter. Your claim should provide a ma.
Length No fewer than 6 pages or 2100 words (whichever is more.docxsmile790243
Length: No fewer than 6 pages or 2100 words (whichever is more); no more than 8 pages or
2800 words (whichever is less). The paper should be double spaced with 11-pt or 12-pt font and
1-inch margins. Font should be Times or Palatino only. Do not include a title page.
Other requirements: Paper must be carefully edited using grammar/spell-check, and also
proofread by a human brain other than your own. Your submission should be written in a formal
tone, without making use of conversational or colloquial English. This paper satisfies part of the
disciplinary communication (DC) requirement, so it must be written with serious care. It needs a
clear introduction with thesis statement, logically developed body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
No citations or direct quotes are necessary, although you are welcome to include a quote from the
original theory if it was one of the ones that we read. If you do use any direct quotes, please
include a “Works Cited” list at the end of your paper. This page is not part of your page or word
count.
TOPIC DESCRIPTION
At the beginning of the quarter, I introduced the idea of a metaphorical “dinner party with social
theorists.” In this paper, you will demonstrate your ability to apply concepts from classical social
theory to the contemporary social world by putting several different theories into conversation
with one another. Your goal is to show how classical theory helps to explain and/or fails to
explain the origin/operation of your social problem or feature of the social world (as you
understand it). Here’s how to proceed:
1. Choose either (A) a social problem that you feel passionate about or (B) a feature of the
social world that you find fascinating. Examples of social problems could include things
like racial tracking in education or the conservative attack on labor unions; examples of
features of the social world could include behavior like internet trolling or trends in
romantic relationships among college-age people. The possibilities are quite endless. The
easiest topic to work with will be specific and narrow, and also something that you are
personally invested in (we will take Weber’s advice about value-relevance here ☺ ).
2. Analyze your topic through the lens of three different theorists that we have covered this
quarter. Most of you will find it easiest to use Marx/Weber/Durkheim, but you are
welcome to use others we have covered as well if you feel inclined to do so.
HOW TO ORGANIZE YOUR THOUGHTS BEFORE WRITING
1. Once you’ve chosen your area of focus, write down some general ideas for yourself about
how you understand it. For example, if you’ve picked the school-to-prison pipeline, you
can sketch out a general statement of what you already know about it, where you learned
what you know, and what questions you still have.
2. Pick which three theorists you are going to use.
3. From each theorist, choose three concepts, terms, or theories. Since we talked about ...
Communication in the Workplace
Communication Analysis Essay and Discussion Assignment
Reference: Chapters 1 - 6
Instructions:
SELECT a topic from the sample choices. Read and analyze. Using your textbook for support!
FORMAT with the following WRITING GUIDELINES:
1. Typed 12 point font, Times New Roman
1. Double spaced, page length will vary (approximately 3 pages)
1. Stapled upper left-hand corner
1. Information used from our textbook or outside sources should be noted in-text in APA or MLA format along with either a Reference or Works Cited page.
HINTS:
1. If you use a direct quote, place quotation marks and in-text cite.
1. If you summarize someone’s knowledge and use your own words, and in-text cite it.
1. If you are in doubt, cite it!!!!!
1. Remember the 80/20 rule: 80% of your essay response should always be your thoughts/words and 20% directly quoted. BUT REMEMBER, JUST BECAUSE YOU PUT IT IN YOUR OWN WORDS DOES NOT MEAN IT IS YOURS. YOU MUST GIVE CREDIT FOR THE IDEA! Cite, cite, cite, cite, cite!
1. OWL PURDUE WRITING LAB is a wonderful resource and reminder of these tips and more. Check it out!
1. Visit the ECU Writing Center for help with sources, organization and error check. If you are unsure about using sources correctly, seek help! Plagiarism is unacceptable.
ON DUE DATE:
1. Upload your Communication Essay to Safe Assign on Blackboard link provided before you attend class on the due date. Be prepared to discuss/present a brief 3-4 minute oral summary of your essay utilizing your essay as a reference before a small group of your classmates. You may bring your essay or notes to help you with this discussion/presentation.
EVALUATION:
Your grade on this assignment will be based on your written and discussion response. Each area is worth 25 points for a total of 100. Each of the 4 areas will be assessed as either Excellent, Competent, Needs Improvement.
Area 1: Adherence to WRITING GUIDELINES
Area 2: Style: grammar/punctuation/readability
Area 3: Organization/ Supporting examples and terminology utilized from the textbook for support
Area 4: Presentation individual summary-group discussion; Active participant/listener- group discussion
*****************************************************************************
CHOICES! (In each choice, make sure that you search for a RECENT article. This means within the past 6-12 months.)
*****************************************************************************
Email and text messages are not always the most appropriate channel for a particular message. Think of a specific instance in your life where you used IM or e-mail and the message sent was not the message received.
· First, describe the kinds of problems caused by selecting this channel of communication? Could these problems been prevented by using a different channel for sending the message? Make sure to use the .
Notes for Claim Writing Success1. Comments on Titles Sample #.docxcherishwinsland
Notes for Claim Writing Success
1. Comments on Titles:
Sample #1: chose strong language to show writer’s claim; first part grabs attention, second part gets focused
Sample #2: Please Help! Grabs the reader on an emotional level—got attention—the beginning part wasn’t as strong!!
Too fake! Not specific enough—(turned attention away) too blunt! Gives away too much!—
Sample #3: attention grabbing—polarizing language, strong words—can see both sides—
Critique: include “Formation” or not? Too much? Too litte?
Is it too exaggerated? Overly done? Not serious enough?
2. What goes in the first paragraph?
b. what worked?
Introduces the issue
Using some data? Used a quote? Create a sense of urgency or importance=gives justification, gives context
How is this different than Sec 3 (background)?
In claim—give a quick glimpse of the issue—
Sample 3—clear description of problem-
Quote? Expert echoes your statement so it doesn’t sound like you are making it up
Why not use it? Summarize
Sample 1 quote –early? Suspicious
In Sec 3 dig into the details more
c. what didn’t?
what didn’t work
MLA incorrect
Sample #2—too general---too broad!
3. What goes in the second paragraph?
MAP:
All major points of the paper (introduce or touch on every required section)
--Section 2—Suvin and short story
Map out the required sections of this paper (all your big moves!)
--solution (section 6)
Taking a stand –say what you argue and why it matters! Last two sentence of paragraph 2
Use first person? To use or not to use?
Feel more comfortable –easy to use commanding words
Sounding confident
Assert yourself into your argument—easier to sound confident
Map—chronological—follow the order of the paper!!
b. what worked?
c. what didn’t?
this is not project proposal writing
Is it specific? Controversial?
Map? What does that mean??
Stakes?
Final Research PAper
Final Research Paper: What’s the New Cognition? Estrangement in Octavia’s Brood
For your final paper, please select a novum you find cognitively estranging in one short story. Using outside research, write a 6-8 page, double spaced, 1 inch margins, 12pt font, Times New Roman research paper that investigates the new cognition the estrangement leads you to explore. The page requirement does NOT include the Works Cited.
Final version due to Canvas 3/20 before 11:59 pm.
Your bibliography should have at least 10 sources to support your argument and to detail what the new cognition is for you on this particular issue. Darko Suvin’s “Estrangement and Cognition” and the short story of your choice count as two of the ten sources.
At least three of your sources must be from academic, peer-reviewed journals. The other five (min.) can be from popular sources.
You need one quote in every paragraph, Sections 3-6.
Organization, Section I
2 paragraphs that outline the claim, complete with stakes. Recall, strong claims are specific, take a stand on something controversial, and they matter. Your claim should provide a ma.
Today we are going to talk about a type of writing that is currently considered a literary genre like poetry, drama or fiction.
Like any genre, there is a structure or format that must be followed when writing an essay. In turn, this scheme must have certain parts to be considered as such.
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The Three-Part Topic Proposal for ResearchSave this file to your.docxssusera34210
The Three-Part Topic Proposal for Research
Save this file to your computer; type in your responses for each of the three areas below, and then upload your work by the deadline using the dropbox in Module 11.
Step 1:Explanation
Write a one-paragraph explanation. (This is not an introductory paragraph for the paper.) This should be an explanation of your focused topic and what you hope to prove to your reader through your analysis.
Step 2:Working Thesis
Really think about what you wrote in the explanation and pull it together by creating a working thesis. You will likely continue to revise and edit this thesis. Remember: A THESIS should include the focused topic plus your assertion about the significance of that topic. It should be argumentative in nature, since it is an opinion that you will prove through a close analysis of the details of the text.
Step 3: Tentative Outline
Now create a tentative outline for your working thesis. In other words, how will you break up your body paragraphs to prove or support the thesis?
Assignment:
APPROACH #2:
Another approach would be to expand on an idea addressed briefly in one of your discussion posts. Remember, you'll need to create a focused thesis statement. The prompts below can be used to create an assertion that you could then prove in your body paragraphs through a close analysis of the primary source (the work we studied) and through support from your secondary sources (literary criticism).
Edgar Allan Poe - "The Fall of the House of Usher"
Analyze the use of parallels or mirror images in this story. How does this kind of imagery support a thematic idea running throughout the story?
· SOURCES: You must use a minimum of THREE secondary sources. You will cite the work you are analyzing, of course, but it is a primary source. Therefore, you will have a minimum of FOUR sources listed on your Works Cited page. At least ONE of your secondary sources must be an article from a scholarly journal accessed via an LSCS library database. You must not use Cliffs Notes or Bloom's Notes or the like, basic dictionaries or encyclopedias, or any plot summaries. You should select reputable sources of literary criticism that help you prove your thesis. If, in addition to these minimum source requirements, you would like to briefly cite a source such as The Bible or a specialized dictionary - that is fine. If in doubt about the quality of a source, ask me or a reference librarian. An essay that does not meet the minimum source requirements will earn an automatic F.
· LENGTH: The essay must be 3-4 textual pages (not including the Works Cited page). The essay must follow MLA manuscript form guidelines stated in the 7th edition of the MLA Handbook. The text of the essay must be 3 full textual pages, meaning it will reach the bottom, one-inch margin on the third page of a correctly formatted Word document. An essay that does not meet the minimum length requirements will earn an automatic F. Plea ...
Option 1 Final Paper Essay PSYC 2301Your essay should include.docxvannagoforth
Option 1: Final Paper Essay
PSYC 2301
Your essay should include the following format and items to be considered complete. You may choose any topic from the textbook that you would like to learn more about. Your topic should be narrow enough to be able to write the paper without being overwhelmed and broad enough to gather enough information for the paper requirements.
Broad topic: sleep
Subtopic: shift work
Paper Topic: Does shift work create health problems for individuals.
Locate 3-5 academic articles related to your topic. All articles should be a minimum of 3 pages in length. Your articles should be current and no older than 2008. Your articles should come from peer-reviewed journals that you can get from the CTC Library database. Articles from newspapers, popular magazines, book reviews, or websites are not acceptable for this paper. All of your articles should not come from the same publication.
Intro: Must contain an attention grabber for the reader or at least make the essay sound interesting, may begin with a quote about the particular topic Ensure that the intro moves from the general to the specific in regards to the topic Provides the reader with a "road map" of the essay in a logical order At the end there should be what is called a thesis statement, arguably the most important component of the intro The thesis statement states the aim of the paper and may give insight into the author’s examples and evidence
Body:Includes the evidence and support of the paper in addition to the author’s ideas Paragraphs must include a topic sentence which relates the discussion back to the thesis statement
Logical ordering of ideas: 3 types of order Chronological order---order of time, good for narratives Spatial order-good for descriptions of locations; top to bottom, e.g. Emphatic order-least important to most important; most common for college writing Ensure that transition sentences are present to create a good flow to the essay Include substantial examples and evidence to support your argument and remember to cite, cite, cite! Make sure each example is relevant to your particular topic
Conclusion:This section should wrap all of your arguments and points Should restate the main arguments in a simplified manner Ensure that the reader is left with something to think about, particularly if it is an argumentative essay
Grading Rubric: Total value: 200 points
30-50
10-29
0
Introduction
The introduction includes a clear thesis statement, provides a clear direction for the paper, and grabs the reader’s attention.
The thesis statement is not clear but the reader can infer the paper topic. There is direction for the paper, and the introductions moves smoothly into the body of the paper.
There is no clear thesis statement.
Body
Includes evidence and support of the author’s thesis statement. Each paragraph includes an easy to read topic sentence and transitions are smooth. The paper is logical and easy to read while ...
Writing the Rough DraftThe purpose of this assignment is three-f.docxambersalomon88660
Writing the Rough Draft
The purpose of this assignment is three-fold.
1. First, almost every piece of writing that you complete at the college level will involve arguing for a specific viewpoint. Even essays that simply are informative are trying to convince the reader of the validity of the information. This essay will allow you to demonstrate that you understand how to compose an effective piece of persuasive writing.
2. Second, you will be required to write many research papers as you complete your academic career. This essay allows you to demonstrate that you understand how to effectively cite the information you gather from completing the research assignments that led up to writing this essay.
3. Finally, this essay gives you the chance to discuss something you feel is important, either for your own information or for the general population, and you get a guaranteed audience.
General Guidelines for Writing the Essay & Tips for Putting it Together
· Write a 6-8 page essay that discusses your research topic. Begin with a catchy first sentence and interesting first paragraph that explains why you chose this topic and why someone should read about this topic. If you wrote a good story for your Research Proposal, that story can become the introduction for your research essay.
· The first paragraph or two should discuss the issue, problem, or topic that you researched. It should provide any background information that is necessary for the reader to understand the essay, and it should define any unfamiliar terms. Once you introduce the topic and provide background information, then you should state your thesis and the main reasons for your thesis. You will continually refer back to the thesis statement throughout the paper, AND everything in the paper will be connected to the thesis statement. This will help you keep your focus and go deep rather than broad into the information you gathered.
· After you have introduced your topic and stated the thesis, explain your first sub-claim (a sub-claim is a claim that supports the main idea or thesis). Remember this is an essay so you should have one main point that you are trying to communicate. You may have found out many, many things that you cannot include. What is the most important information? What's the best way to get that across to your readers?
· Each paragraph is also like a mini-essay. Each paragraph will have one main point or idea that you are developing. Then you will explain the main idea and give examples.
· Use transitions between paragraphs and ideas so that the essay flows.
· Be sure to introduce your quotes and paraphrased ideas. You might want to review the lesson from the Summary folder that discusses paraphrasing, summarizing, and quoting. Do NOT just drop a quote into your paper without an introduction and discussion.
· Be sure to use ethos, pathos, and logos to strengthen your argument and appeal to your audience. Follow this link for a discussion of the rhetorical appeals an.
Presented by the UT student chapter of the Institute of Transportation Engineers, this 3-hour workshop featured a presentation by D-STOP’s Dr. Stephen Boyles.
presentation to MA Book Art students at Camberwell - part of a seminar to explore context for research writing around the final essay in relationship to practice
In this unit, you will experience the powerful impact communication .docxwhitneyleman54422
In this unit, you will experience the powerful impact communication and miscommunication can have on cultural diversity.
Download the Communication: The Journey of Message Template
Follow the template instructions
Demonstrate your understanding of key concepts from the weekly content by including analysis of specific evidence in your responses within the template.
Use in-text citations and APA formatting for all source material references in your template.
Upload the completed template to this assessment.
.
In this task, you will write an analysis (suggested length of 3–5 .docxwhitneyleman54422
In this task, you will write an analysis (
suggested length of 3–5 pages
) of one work of literature. Choose
one
work from the list below:
Classical Period
• Sappho, “The Anactoria Poem” ca. 7th century B.C.E. (poetry)
• Aeschylus, “Song of the Furies” from
The Eumenides
, ca. 458 B.C.E. (poetry)
• Sophocles,
Antigone
, ca. 442 B.C.E. (drama)
• Aristotle, Book 1 from the
Nichomachean Ethics
, ca. 35 B.C.E. (philosophical text)
• Augustus,
The Deeds of the Divine Augustus
, ca. 14 C.E. (funerary inscription)
• Ovid, “The Transformation of Daphne into a Laurel” an excerpt from Book 1 of
The Metamorphoses
, ca. 2 C.E. (poetry)
Renaissance
• Francesco Petrarch, “The Ascent of Mount Ventoux” 1350 (letter)
• Giovanni Pico della Mirandola, the first seven paragraphs of the “Oration on the Dignity of Man” ca. 1486 (essay excerpt)
• Leonardo da Vinci, Chapter 28 “Comparison of the Arts” from
The Notebooks
ca. 1478-1518 (art text)
• Edmund Spenser, Sonnet 30, “My Love is like to Ice” from
Amoretti
1595 (poetry)
• William Shakespeare, Sonnet 18, “Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer’s Day” 1609 (poetry)
• Francis Bacon, “Of Studies” from
The Essays or Counsels…
1625 (essay)
• Anne Bradstreet, “In Honour of that High and Mighty Princess, Queen Elizabeth” 1643 (poetry)
• Andrew Marvell, “To his Coy Mistress” 1681 (poetry)
Enlightenment
• René Descartes, Part 4 from
Discourse on Method
, 1637 (philosophical text)
• William Congreve,
The Way of the World
, 1700 (drama-comedy)
• Jonathan Swift, “A Modest Proposal” 1729 (satirical essay)
• Voltaire, “Micromégas” 1752 (short story, science fiction)
• Phillis Wheatley, “To S.M., a Young African Painter, on Seeing his Works” 1773 (poetry)
• Thomas Paine, “Common Sense” 1776 (essay)
• Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, “The Fisherman” 1779 (poetry)
• Immanuel Kant, “An Answer to the Question: What is Enlightenment?” 1784 (essay)
Romanticism
• Lord Byron, “She Walks in Beauty” 1813 (poetry)
• Samuel Taylor Coleridge, “Kubla Khan” 1816 (poetry)
• Edgar Allan Poe, “The Fall of the House of Usher” 1839 (short story)
• Alexander Dumas,
The Count of Monte Cristo
, 1844 (novel)
• Emily Brontë,
Wuthering Heights
, 1847 (novel)
• Herman Melville, “Bartleby, the Scrivener: A Story of Wall-Street” 1853 (short story)
• Emily Dickinson, “A Narrow Fellow in the Grass” 1865 (poetry)
• Friedrich Nietzsche, Book 4 from
The Joyful Wisdom
, 1882 (philosophical text)
Realism
• Charles Dickens,
A Christmas Carol
, 1843 (novella)
• Karl Marx and Friedrich Engles,
The Communist Manifesto
, 1848 (political pamphlet)
• Christina Rossetti, “Goblin Market” 1862 (poetry)
• Matthew Arnold, “Dover Beach” 1867 (poetry)
• Robert Louis Stevenson,
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
, 1886 (novella)
• Kate Chopin, “The Story of an Hour” 1894 (short story)
• Mark Twain, “The.
In this SLP you will identify where the major transportation modes a.docxwhitneyleman54422
In this SLP you will identify where the major transportation modes are used in the EESC from SLP3: rail, inland water, ocean steamer, and/or OTR.
There are five basic transportation modes: rail, inland water ways, ocean, over-the-road, and air. We will not be concerned about air transport in this SLP as it is the least used and most expensive in general supply chain transportation.
Review and read these resources on these three transportation modes: rail, inland water, and OTR. Ocean is not included in these readings since it is mainly used for importing and exporting. This will be covered in more detail in LOG502. But you are asked to identify where ocean transport is used, but not in detail.
RESOURCES - SEE SLP 3 RESOURCES IN BACKGROUND PAGE
Session Long Project
Review the EESC from SLP2. Identify in the EESC where each of the four modes of transportation are used: rail, inland water, ocean, and OTR. You can use topic headings for each mode. Identify the materials being transported from which industry to which industry. Discuss why this mode is being used and what the costs are on a per ton-mile basis.
SLP Assignment Expectations
The paper should include:
Background:
Briefly
review and discuss the targeted product, company, and industry
Diagram: Include the diagram of the EESC
Transportation Discussion: Discuss each of the four transportation modes (rail, inland water, ocean, OTR) in the EESC and where each one is used. Discuss why this mode is used and the costs of using.
Clarity and Organization: The paper should be well organized and clearly discuss the various topics and issues in depth and breadth.
Use of references and citations: at least six (6) proper references should be used correctly, cited in the text, and listed in the references using proper APA format.
Length: The paper should be three to four pages – the body of the paper excluding title page and references page.
NOTE: You can use the transportation resources. You should also do independent research and find at least two additional appropriate references, for a total of at least six.
SLP Resources
Waterways
American Society of Civil Engineers. (2014). Report card for America’s infrastructure.
Infrastructure Report Card.
Retrieved from
http://www.infrastructurereportcard.org/fact-sheet/inland-waterways
Texas Transportation Institute. (2009). A Modal Comparison Of Domestic Freight Transportation Effects On The General Public, retrieved from
http://www.nationalwaterwaysfoundation.org/study/FinalReportTTI.pdf
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. (2014). The U.S. Waterway System, Transportation Facts & Information; Navigation Center. Retrieved from
http://www.navigationdatacenter.us/factcard/factcard12.pdf
Railroads
Bureau of Transportation Statistics (Rail), retrieved from
https://www.bts.gov/topics/rail
USDOT (2012). Freight rail: data & resources. Retrieved on 20 Sep 2016 from
https://www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0365
American Association of Railroads. Ret.
In this module the student will present writing which focuses attent.docxwhitneyleman54422
In this module the student will present writing which focuses attention on himself or herself (personal writing). We will start into college composition by reading a series of essays that explore the rhetorical modes of narration and decscription. If you think about your own lives, you'll note the importance of the stories that surround you. Think of your family's story, your friends' stories, and your very own story. Think of the detail that constitute these stories, of how they engage your sense of taste, touch, sound, smell, and sight. This module will focus on how you can better craft your own story and share it with others.
Competencies Addressed in this Module:
Competency #1: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the writing process by:
Choosing and limiting a subject that can be sufficiently developed within a given time, for a specific purpose, for a specific purpose and audience.
Developing and refining pre-writing and planning skills.ormulating the main point to reflect the subject and purpose of the writing.
Formulating the main point to reflect the subject and purpose of the writing.
Supporting the main point with specific details and arranging them logically.
Writing an effective conclusion.
Competency #3: The student will demonstrate the ability to proofread, edit, and revise by:
Recognizing and correcting errors in clarity
Recognizing and correcting errors in unity and coherence.
Using conventional sentence structure and correcting sentence errors such as fragments, run-ons, comma splices, misplaced modifiers and faulty parallelism.
Recognizing and correcting errors in utilizing the conventions of Standard American English including:
Using standard verb forms and consistent tense.
Maintaining agreement between subject and verb, pronoun and antecedent.
Using proper case forms--consistent point of view.
Using standard spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.
Selecting vocabulary appropriate to audience, purpose, and occasion.
Aditional inf: I am a woma. I am 25 years old. I have a husband and a one year old son
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Edgar Allan Poe - "The Fall of the House of Usher"
Analyze the use of parallels or mirror images in this story. How does this kind of imagery support a thematic idea running throughout the story?
· SOURCES: You must use a minimum of THREE secondary sources. You will cite the work you are analyzing, of course, but it is a primary source. Therefore, you will have a minimum of FOUR sources listed on your Works Cited page. At least ONE of your secondary sources must be an article from a scholarly journal accessed via an LSCS library database. You must not use Cliffs Notes or Bloom's Notes or the like, basic dictionaries or encyclopedias, or any plot summaries. You should select reputable sources of literary criticism that help you prove your thesis. If, in addition to these minimum source requirements, you would like to briefly cite a source such as The Bible or a specialized dictionary - that is fine. If in doubt about the quality of a source, ask me or a reference librarian. An essay that does not meet the minimum source requirements will earn an automatic F.
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Option 1: Final Paper Essay
PSYC 2301
Your essay should include the following format and items to be considered complete. You may choose any topic from the textbook that you would like to learn more about. Your topic should be narrow enough to be able to write the paper without being overwhelmed and broad enough to gather enough information for the paper requirements.
Broad topic: sleep
Subtopic: shift work
Paper Topic: Does shift work create health problems for individuals.
Locate 3-5 academic articles related to your topic. All articles should be a minimum of 3 pages in length. Your articles should be current and no older than 2008. Your articles should come from peer-reviewed journals that you can get from the CTC Library database. Articles from newspapers, popular magazines, book reviews, or websites are not acceptable for this paper. All of your articles should not come from the same publication.
Intro: Must contain an attention grabber for the reader or at least make the essay sound interesting, may begin with a quote about the particular topic Ensure that the intro moves from the general to the specific in regards to the topic Provides the reader with a "road map" of the essay in a logical order At the end there should be what is called a thesis statement, arguably the most important component of the intro The thesis statement states the aim of the paper and may give insight into the author’s examples and evidence
Body:Includes the evidence and support of the paper in addition to the author’s ideas Paragraphs must include a topic sentence which relates the discussion back to the thesis statement
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30-50
10-29
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Introduction
The introduction includes a clear thesis statement, provides a clear direction for the paper, and grabs the reader’s attention.
The thesis statement is not clear but the reader can infer the paper topic. There is direction for the paper, and the introductions moves smoothly into the body of the paper.
There is no clear thesis statement.
Body
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The purpose of this assignment is three-fold.
1. First, almost every piece of writing that you complete at the college level will involve arguing for a specific viewpoint. Even essays that simply are informative are trying to convince the reader of the validity of the information. This essay will allow you to demonstrate that you understand how to compose an effective piece of persuasive writing.
2. Second, you will be required to write many research papers as you complete your academic career. This essay allows you to demonstrate that you understand how to effectively cite the information you gather from completing the research assignments that led up to writing this essay.
3. Finally, this essay gives you the chance to discuss something you feel is important, either for your own information or for the general population, and you get a guaranteed audience.
General Guidelines for Writing the Essay & Tips for Putting it Together
· Write a 6-8 page essay that discusses your research topic. Begin with a catchy first sentence and interesting first paragraph that explains why you chose this topic and why someone should read about this topic. If you wrote a good story for your Research Proposal, that story can become the introduction for your research essay.
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In this unit, you will experience the powerful impact communication and miscommunication can have on cultural diversity.
Download the Communication: The Journey of Message Template
Follow the template instructions
Demonstrate your understanding of key concepts from the weekly content by including analysis of specific evidence in your responses within the template.
Use in-text citations and APA formatting for all source material references in your template.
Upload the completed template to this assessment.
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In this task, you will write an analysis (
suggested length of 3–5 pages
) of one work of literature. Choose
one
work from the list below:
Classical Period
• Sappho, “The Anactoria Poem” ca. 7th century B.C.E. (poetry)
• Aeschylus, “Song of the Furies” from
The Eumenides
, ca. 458 B.C.E. (poetry)
• Sophocles,
Antigone
, ca. 442 B.C.E. (drama)
• Aristotle, Book 1 from the
Nichomachean Ethics
, ca. 35 B.C.E. (philosophical text)
• Augustus,
The Deeds of the Divine Augustus
, ca. 14 C.E. (funerary inscription)
• Ovid, “The Transformation of Daphne into a Laurel” an excerpt from Book 1 of
The Metamorphoses
, ca. 2 C.E. (poetry)
Renaissance
• Francesco Petrarch, “The Ascent of Mount Ventoux” 1350 (letter)
• Giovanni Pico della Mirandola, the first seven paragraphs of the “Oration on the Dignity of Man” ca. 1486 (essay excerpt)
• Leonardo da Vinci, Chapter 28 “Comparison of the Arts” from
The Notebooks
ca. 1478-1518 (art text)
• Edmund Spenser, Sonnet 30, “My Love is like to Ice” from
Amoretti
1595 (poetry)
• William Shakespeare, Sonnet 18, “Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer’s Day” 1609 (poetry)
• Francis Bacon, “Of Studies” from
The Essays or Counsels…
1625 (essay)
• Anne Bradstreet, “In Honour of that High and Mighty Princess, Queen Elizabeth” 1643 (poetry)
• Andrew Marvell, “To his Coy Mistress” 1681 (poetry)
Enlightenment
• René Descartes, Part 4 from
Discourse on Method
, 1637 (philosophical text)
• William Congreve,
The Way of the World
, 1700 (drama-comedy)
• Jonathan Swift, “A Modest Proposal” 1729 (satirical essay)
• Voltaire, “Micromégas” 1752 (short story, science fiction)
• Phillis Wheatley, “To S.M., a Young African Painter, on Seeing his Works” 1773 (poetry)
• Thomas Paine, “Common Sense” 1776 (essay)
• Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, “The Fisherman” 1779 (poetry)
• Immanuel Kant, “An Answer to the Question: What is Enlightenment?” 1784 (essay)
Romanticism
• Lord Byron, “She Walks in Beauty” 1813 (poetry)
• Samuel Taylor Coleridge, “Kubla Khan” 1816 (poetry)
• Edgar Allan Poe, “The Fall of the House of Usher” 1839 (short story)
• Alexander Dumas,
The Count of Monte Cristo
, 1844 (novel)
• Emily Brontë,
Wuthering Heights
, 1847 (novel)
• Herman Melville, “Bartleby, the Scrivener: A Story of Wall-Street” 1853 (short story)
• Emily Dickinson, “A Narrow Fellow in the Grass” 1865 (poetry)
• Friedrich Nietzsche, Book 4 from
The Joyful Wisdom
, 1882 (philosophical text)
Realism
• Charles Dickens,
A Christmas Carol
, 1843 (novella)
• Karl Marx and Friedrich Engles,
The Communist Manifesto
, 1848 (political pamphlet)
• Christina Rossetti, “Goblin Market” 1862 (poetry)
• Matthew Arnold, “Dover Beach” 1867 (poetry)
• Robert Louis Stevenson,
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
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• Kate Chopin, “The Story of an Hour” 1894 (short story)
• Mark Twain, “The.
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There are five basic transportation modes: rail, inland water ways, ocean, over-the-road, and air. We will not be concerned about air transport in this SLP as it is the least used and most expensive in general supply chain transportation.
Review and read these resources on these three transportation modes: rail, inland water, and OTR. Ocean is not included in these readings since it is mainly used for importing and exporting. This will be covered in more detail in LOG502. But you are asked to identify where ocean transport is used, but not in detail.
RESOURCES - SEE SLP 3 RESOURCES IN BACKGROUND PAGE
Session Long Project
Review the EESC from SLP2. Identify in the EESC where each of the four modes of transportation are used: rail, inland water, ocean, and OTR. You can use topic headings for each mode. Identify the materials being transported from which industry to which industry. Discuss why this mode is being used and what the costs are on a per ton-mile basis.
SLP Assignment Expectations
The paper should include:
Background:
Briefly
review and discuss the targeted product, company, and industry
Diagram: Include the diagram of the EESC
Transportation Discussion: Discuss each of the four transportation modes (rail, inland water, ocean, OTR) in the EESC and where each one is used. Discuss why this mode is used and the costs of using.
Clarity and Organization: The paper should be well organized and clearly discuss the various topics and issues in depth and breadth.
Use of references and citations: at least six (6) proper references should be used correctly, cited in the text, and listed in the references using proper APA format.
Length: The paper should be three to four pages – the body of the paper excluding title page and references page.
NOTE: You can use the transportation resources. You should also do independent research and find at least two additional appropriate references, for a total of at least six.
SLP Resources
Waterways
American Society of Civil Engineers. (2014). Report card for America’s infrastructure.
Infrastructure Report Card.
Retrieved from
http://www.infrastructurereportcard.org/fact-sheet/inland-waterways
Texas Transportation Institute. (2009). A Modal Comparison Of Domestic Freight Transportation Effects On The General Public, retrieved from
http://www.nationalwaterwaysfoundation.org/study/FinalReportTTI.pdf
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. (2014). The U.S. Waterway System, Transportation Facts & Information; Navigation Center. Retrieved from
http://www.navigationdatacenter.us/factcard/factcard12.pdf
Railroads
Bureau of Transportation Statistics (Rail), retrieved from
https://www.bts.gov/topics/rail
USDOT (2012). Freight rail: data & resources. Retrieved on 20 Sep 2016 from
https://www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0365
American Association of Railroads. Ret.
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In this module the student will present writing which focuses attention on himself or herself (personal writing). We will start into college composition by reading a series of essays that explore the rhetorical modes of narration and decscription. If you think about your own lives, you'll note the importance of the stories that surround you. Think of your family's story, your friends' stories, and your very own story. Think of the detail that constitute these stories, of how they engage your sense of taste, touch, sound, smell, and sight. This module will focus on how you can better craft your own story and share it with others.
Competencies Addressed in this Module:
Competency #1: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the writing process by:
Choosing and limiting a subject that can be sufficiently developed within a given time, for a specific purpose, for a specific purpose and audience.
Developing and refining pre-writing and planning skills.ormulating the main point to reflect the subject and purpose of the writing.
Formulating the main point to reflect the subject and purpose of the writing.
Supporting the main point with specific details and arranging them logically.
Writing an effective conclusion.
Competency #3: The student will demonstrate the ability to proofread, edit, and revise by:
Recognizing and correcting errors in clarity
Recognizing and correcting errors in unity and coherence.
Using conventional sentence structure and correcting sentence errors such as fragments, run-ons, comma splices, misplaced modifiers and faulty parallelism.
Recognizing and correcting errors in utilizing the conventions of Standard American English including:
Using standard verb forms and consistent tense.
Maintaining agreement between subject and verb, pronoun and antecedent.
Using proper case forms--consistent point of view.
Using standard spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.
Selecting vocabulary appropriate to audience, purpose, and occasion.
Aditional inf: I am a woma. I am 25 years old. I have a husband and a one year old son
.
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To address form and content in the artistic developments and trends that took place in the Renaissance, look closely at examples from each of these artists.
Choose one painting by one of the artists listed above, and identify characteristics and techniques of the Renaissance style.
Then, address how the work departed from typical Renaissance formulas to become signature to that artist's particular style.
Finally, why did you select this artist? What draws you to their work?
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In this experiential learning experience, you will evaluate a healthcare plan using the attached worksheet. The selected plan can be your own health insurance or another plan.
Step 1
Use published information on the selected health insurance plan to complete the
assignment 5.1 worksheet
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Step 2
Create a 7-10 slide Power Point presentation to include the following:
Introduction to the plan, including geographic boundaries
Major coverage inclusions and exclusions (Medical, Dental, Vision etc.)
Costs to consumer for insurance under the plan (include premiums, deductibles, copays, prescription costs)
Health insurance plan ratings if available. If no ratings are found for this plan, include a possible explanation for this situation.
Evaluation of the health insurance plan-include your evaluation of this plan from two standpoints:
a consumer-focused on costs, coverage, and ease of use
a public health nurse- focused on access to care for populations and improving health outcomes.
Cite all sources in APA format on a reference slide and with on-slide citations.
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In this essay you should combine your practice responding and analyzing short stories with support derived from research. So far in class, we have practiced primarily formal analysis. Now I want you to practice "joining the conversation." In this essay you will write a literary analysis that incorporates the ideas of others. The trick is to accurately present ideas and interpretations gathered from your research while adding to the conversation by presenting
your own
ideas and analysis.
You will be evaluated based on how well you use external sources. I want to see that you can quote, paraphrase and summarize without plagiarizing. Remember, any unique idea must be credited, even if you put it in your own words.
Choose one of the approaches explained in the "Approaches to Literary Analysis" located at the bottom of this document. Each approach will require research, and that research should provide the context in which you present your own ideas and support your thesis. Be sure to properly document your research. Review the information, notes, and pamphlets I have distributed in class as these will help guide you.
While I am asking you to conduct outside research, do not lose sight of the primary text to which you are responding---the story! Your research should support
your
interpretations of the story. Be sure that your thesis is relevant to the story and that you quote generously from the story.
Purpose:
critical analysis, Argument, writing from sources
Length:
approx 1200 words
Documentation:
Minimum of 4 sources required (one primary source—the story or poem analyzed, and three secondary, peer reviewed journals). (Note: review the material in "finding and evaluating sources.ppt" to help you choose relevant and trustworthy sources.)
Choose from the following short stories:
The Lottery,
Shirley Jackson
A Rose for Emily,
William Faulkner
The Dead
, James Joyce
The Veldt
, Ray Bradbury
Hills Like White Elephants,
Ernest Hemingway
The Cask of Amontillado or The Tell-Tale Heart,
Edgar Allen Poe
Below are some examples.
They are just here to give you an idea of the type of approaches that will work for this essay.
1. Philosophical analysis: How do the stories by Jean Paul Sartre and Albert Camus reflect the philosophy of existentialism?
2. Socio/cultural analysis: What opinion about marriage and gender roles does Hemingway advance in "The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber"?
3. Historical analysis:: What social dilemmas faced by African Americans in the 1960s might have inspired Toni Cade Bambara to write "The Lesson"?
4. Biographical analysis: What events in Salman Rushdie's life might have influenced the events in "At the Auction of the Ruby Slippers"?
5. Psychological analysis: How is John Cheever's "The Swimmer" a metaphor for the psychology of addiction?
Approaches to Literary analysis
Formal analysis
- This type of analysis focuses on the formal elements of the work (language.
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In this Discussion, pick one film to write about and answer questions below the film descriptions. If it has been a while since you have seen these films, they are available through online sources and various rental outlets. Although I have provided links to some of the films, I cannot guarantee they are still operable. If the links do not work, try your own online sources.
Dances with Wolves
(1990). Lt. John Dunbar (Kevin Costner) is assigned to the Western frontier on his own request after an act of bravery. He finds himself at an abandoned outpost. At first he maintains strict order using the methods and practices taught to him by the military, but as the film progresses, he makes friends with a nearby Native American tribe, and his perceptions of the military, the frontier, and Native Americans change dramatically.
Working Girl
(1988) Tess McGill (Melanie Griffith) works as a secretary for a large firm involved in acquiring media corporations such as radio and television. When her boss has a skiing accident, Tess gets a chance to use her own ideas and research, ideas that she has been keeping within herself for years – ideas that are arguably better, and more insightful into mass media practices, than her boss’s ideas were.
Schindler’s List
(1993). In Poland during World War II, Oskar Schindler (Liam Neeson) gradually becomes concerned for his Jewish workforce after witnessing their persecution by the Nazis. He initially was motivated by profit, but as the war progressed he began to sympathize with his Jewish workers and attempted to save them. He was credited with saving over 1000 Jews from extermination. (Based on a true story.)
Gran Torino
(2008). Walt Kowalski (Clint Eastwood), a recently widowed Korean War veteran alienated from his family and angry at the world. Walt's young neighbor, an Asian American, is pressured into stealing Walt's prized 1972 Ford Gran Torino by his cousin for his initiation into a gang. Walt thwarts the theft and subsequently develops a relationship with the boy and his family.
Describe the specific theories, assumptions, or “schools of thought” that the characters in the film have. How do their schools of thought differ?
How do the main characters change over the course of a film? How do their goals or desires change? Do they see themselves differently by the end of the film?
Which reflective theory from the course best illustrates the process the main characters go through during the film? How so?
Would you say that the main characters evolved or grew after learning something that was new, or a new approach, a new theory, or a new understanding of their place in the world?
I suggest that you refrain from reiterating the plotline. Rather, stay focused on character changes and the influences on those changes. Be sure to refer to the readings; use proper citations! This discussion will be scored based on the
Grading Rubric for Discussions
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In this assignment, you will identify and interview a family who is currently undergoing stress. The stress may arise from a new baby, new marriage, new divorce or separation, new job, new house, having a child with special needs, etc. Explain the assignment to the family and obtain written consent for participation. Please acknowledge that this information will only be used for classroom purposes, that no information will be published or disseminated and that their names will not be used.
Part 1: Interview
Interview family members to gain information about the following:
Family information – nuclear, extended family, ages, siblings, etc.
History – how and when the stress started
Life cycle events – have members describe events and how they responded to them (i.e., beginning of school, IEP, transition times, family events, interaction with siblings)
Family dynamics between members
Strengths of family
Cultural, religious, social networks and involvement
Family needs
Coping strategies
Community resources and support
Family goals for child
Other (i.e., personal stories)
Analyze the family from this information based on current research and theory,
Provide research-based recommendations for the family – this may include continuing things that they are currently doing and may include resources/agencies/supports that they can or could be receiving. Note: These resources can be ones that you are using for your major resource file (see Module 5).
Provide a personal reflection on this experience including the communication skills needed for effective interviewing.
Part 2: Results of the Interview
Create a 6 to 8-page paper (not including title or reference pages) in a Word document for your response.
Use APA format for the title page, references page, and in-text citations.
Develop an introduction and conclusion for your paper.
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In this assignment, you will assess the impact of health legislation on nursing practice and communicate your analysis to your peers. GovTrack.us provides a list of federal health bills that are currently in process in Congressional Committees.
CO4: Integrates clinical nursing judgment using effective communication strategies with patients, colleagues, and other healthcare providers. (PO#4)
CO7: Integrates the professional role of leader, teacher, communicator, and manager of care to plan cost-effective, quality healthcare to consumers in structured and unstructured settings. (PO#7)
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In this assignment, you will create a presentation. Select a topic of your choice from any subject we have covered in this course.
TOPICS..
INTERNET
COMPUTERS
MOBILE AND GAME DEVICES
DATA AND INFORMATION
THE WEB
DIGITAL SECURITY AND PRIVACY
PROGRAMS AND APPS
COMMUNICATION AND NETWORKS
TECHNOLOGY USERS
THE INTERNET
GRAPHICS AND MEDIA APPLICATIONS
FILE, DISK AND SYSTEM MANAGEMENT TOOLS
PROCESSORS
CLOUD COMPUTING
ADAPTERS
POWER SUPPLY AND BATTERIES
WIRELESS SECURITY
Explain why you select this topic.
Explain why this topic is important.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of your select topic.
Include any other information you might thing is relative to your topic.
Your presentation should be a minimum of 15-20 slides in length. Include the title, references, images, graphics, and diagrams.
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In this assignment, the student will understand the growth and devel.docxwhitneyleman54422
In this assignment, the student will understand the growth and development of executive leadership by looking at the dynamics between the president and Congress in the period from the founding to the Spanish-American War. In a 6–8- page paper, the student will focus on: 1) how presidents pursued international relations, 2) how presidents were able to project force, and 3) congressional restrictions on presidential actions. The student may write about the president of his/her choice.
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In this assignment, I want you to locate two pieces of news detailin.docxwhitneyleman54422
In this assignment, I want you to locate two pieces of news detailing how an organization is responding to the COVID-19 crisis. You will turn this assignment into me via a Word Document attached to a separate email titled "extra credit assignment, Your Name" with your actual name in the subject line so I know to save the email for grading.
You need to analyze how businesses are handling the current COVID-19 crisis and I want to see if you can track down a press release from the organization, an email to their stakeholders, or even a screenshot of their website in which they explicitly address the actions they are taking in light of this new world we find ourselves in. However, the screenshots, hyperlinks to news stories, etc. are only one component of the assignment, your analysis is far and away from the more important component. Once you have tracked down two examples of how a business/organization is responding to the COVID-19 crisis, I want you to tell me how effective you perceive its action to be. Use any of the vocabulary or concepts that we have learned thus far in the semester to support your analysis. For example, is the business/organization using appropriate new media platforms to reach stakeholders? Is communication timely? Is the organization's tone sincere? What could have been done better? I am expecting one page, double-spaced for the length of your analysis, APA format. The images and or hyperlinks you compile will not be counted towards the length of your writing.
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In this assignment worth 150 points, you will consider the present-d.docxwhitneyleman54422
In this assignment worth 150 points, you will consider the present-day relevance of history with a current event from a legitimate news source (your instructor will provide several options to choose from) and do the following: (1) summarize the article¿s main idea in a paragraph (5 sentences minimum), (2) write two paragraphs in which you utilize your textbook and notes to analyze how your current event selection relates to the past.
the topics are below, just choose one of the topic from list below..
Neanderthals and string
Neanderthals Left Africa Sooner Than We Think?
Discovery of Neanderthal Skeleton and Burial
Searching for Nefertiti
Discovery of Donkeys Used in Polo (Ancient China)
Ancient Maya Capital Found in Backyard
Long Lost Greek City Found
Ancient Roman Weapon
Viking Burial Discovery
Saving Timbuktu's Treasures
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In the readings thus far, the text identified many early American in.docxwhitneyleman54422
In the readings thus far, the text identified many early American interests in the Middle East from geopolitical to missionary. Using the text and your own research, compare these early interests with contemporary American interests in the Middle East.
In particular, how has becoming 1) a global hegemon after WWII and 2) the concurrent process of ‘secularization’ transformed American foreign policy thought and behavior toward Israel and the Middle East region generally? What themes have remained constant and what appear new? Would you attribute changes more to America’s new geopolitical role after WWII, or to the increasing secularization of American society? Explain carefully. In 500 words
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In the Roman Colony, leaders, or members of the court, were to be.docxwhitneyleman54422
In the Roman Colony, leaders, or members of the court, were to be:
•Local elites•Be freeborn•Between the ages of 22 – 55•Community resident•Moral integrity
From the members, two were chosen as unpaid chief magistrates (Judges). They would have to “buy into” that position, but the recognition was worth the financial output. This week's discussion prompter is:
Money alone influences others. Please analyze and critically discuss.
In your response, remember that all this is about leadership, the context which is set in Rome.
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In the provided scenario there are a few different crimes being .docxwhitneyleman54422
In the provided scenario there are a few different crimes being committed and each could be argued multiple ways.
Steve could be charged with attempted murder. He was stabbing Michelle in the chest repeatedly. Due to the details of the scenario his charge could only be attempted because Michelle got up from the attack and charged Stacy. If she later died from her injuries Steve would/could be charged with murder. Even though he was “visibly drunk” he still maintained the purposely, knowing, or reckless intent to cause harm. He was coherent enough to make statements to her about how much he loved her, but still showed an extreme indifference to life and intent cause serious bodily harm. The biggest obstacle to a murder charge for Steve is his death. He cannot be charged with anything if he cannot be alive to defend himself. This takes care of the Steve factor.
Initially Stacy could be found guilty of murder. She knowingly and intentionally took the life of another (Steve). She also expresses an intent to kill when she stated, “I have had enough of you Steve”. From the scenario it is documented that she did not care for Steve and along with her statements, it can be shown that she was “just waiting for the opportunity” to kill Steve. In her favor is the fact that she attempted to stop Steve from harming another person. Her actions, while resulting in the death of another, were in the defense of a harmed person. She possibly saved the life of Michelle by using reasonable force to stop the stabbing.
Michelle could be charged with attempted murder as well. She stabbed Stacey in the chest while screaming, “how dare you”. She intended to cause death or serious physical injury. Again, if Stacey died from the wounds suffered, Michelle could/would be charged with murder. It could also be argued that Michelle had no malice aforethought. She was being stabbed and may not have known her actions were wrong. Her extreme circumstance clouded her reasonable decision making and all she was aware of is that her boyfriend, whom she loved, was just killed. This is unlikely but still a small possibility. Without more facts from the scenario it is difficult to fully play out all possibilities.
respond to this discussion question in 150 words no references please
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STOP THE MEETING MADNESS HOW TO FREE UP TIME FOR ME.docxwhitneyleman54422
STOP
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Poking fun at meetings is the stuff of Dilbert car-
toons—we can all joke about how soul-sucking and
painful they are. But that pain has real consequences
for teams and organizations. In our interviews with
hundreds of executives, in fields ranging from high
tech and retail to pharmaceuticals and consulting,
many said they felt overwhelmed by their meetings—
whether formal or informal, traditional or agile, face-
to-face or electronically mediated. One said, “I cannot
get my head above water to breathe during the week.”
Another described stabbing her leg with a pencil to
stop from screaming during a particularly torturous
staff meeting. Such complaints are supported by re-
search showing that meetings have increased in length
and frequency over the past 50 years, to the point
where executives spend an average of nearly 23 hours
a week in them, up from less than 10 hours in the
1960s. And that doesn’t even include all the impromptu
gatherings that don’t make it onto the schedule.
Much has been written about this problem, but the
solutions posed are usually discrete: Establish a clear
agenda, hold your meeting standing up, delegate
someone to attend in your place, and so on. We’ve
observed in our research and consulting that real im-
provement requires systemic change, because meet-
ings affect how people collaborate and how they get
their own work done.
Yet change of such scope is rarely considered. When
we probed into why people put up with the strain that
meetings place on their time and sanity, we found
something surprising: Those who resent and dread
meetings the most also defend them as a “necessary
evil”—sometimes with great passion. Consider this
excerpt from the corporate blog of a senior executive
in the pharmaceutical industry:
I believe that our abundance of meetings at our
company is the Cultural Tax we pay for the inclusive,
learning environment that we want to foster…
and I’m ok with that. If the alternative to more
meetings is more autocratic decision-making, less
input from all levels throughout the organization,
and fewer opportunities to ensure alignment and
communication by personal interaction, then give
me more meetings any time!
To be sure, meetings are essential for enabling col-
laboration, creativity, and innovation. They often foster
relationships and ensure proper information exchange.
They provide real benefits. But why would anyone ar-
gue in defense of excessive meetings, especially when
no one likes them much?
Because executives want to be good soldiers. When
they sacrifice their own .
Stoichiometry Lab – The Chemistry Behind Carbonates reacting with .docxwhitneyleman54422
Stoichiometry Lab – The Chemistry Behind Carbonates reacting with Vinegar
Objectives: To visually observe what a limiting reactant is.
To measure the change in mass during a chemical reaction due to loss of a gas.
To calculate CO2 loss and compare actual loss to expected CO2 loss predicted by the balanced chemical equation.
Materials needed: Note: Plan ahead as you’ll need to let Part 1 sit for at least 24 hours.
plastic beaker graduated cylinder
electronic balance 2 eggs
1 plastic cup baking soda (5 g)
dropper vinegar (500mL)
2 identical cups or glasses (at least 500 mL)
Safety considerations: Safety goggles are highly recommended for this lab as baking soda and vinegar chemicals can be irritating to the eyes. If your skin becomes irritated from contact with these chemicals, rinse with cool water for 15 minutes.
Introduction:
The reaction between baking soda and vinegar is a fun activity for young people. Most children (and adults!) enjoy watching the foamy eruption that occurs upon mixing these two household substances. The reaction has often been used for erupting volcanoes in elementary science classes. The addition of food coloring makes it even more fun. The reaction involves an acid-base reaction that produces a gas (CO2). Acid-base reactions typically involve the transfer of a hydrogen ion (H+) from the acid (HA) to the base (B−):
HA + B− --> A− + BH (eq #1)
acid base
The base often (although not always) carries a negative charge. The acid usually (although not always) becomes negatively charged through the course of the reaction because it lost an H+. An example of a typical acid base reaction is below:
HCl(aq) + NaOH(aq) --> NaCl(aq) + H2O(l) (eq #2)
The reaction is actually taking place between the hydrogen ion (H+) and the hydroxide ion (OH−). The chloride and sodium are spectator ions. To write the reaction in the same form as eq #1:
HCl(aq) + OH- --> Cl- + H2O (l) (eq #3)
Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) will dissociate in water to form sodium ion (Na+) and bicarbonate ion (HCO3−).
NaHCO3 --> Na+ + HCO3− (eq #4)
Vinegar is usually a 5% solution of acetic acid in water. The bicarbonate anion (HCO3−) can act as a base, accepting a hydrogen ion from the acetic acid (HC2H3O2) in the vinegar. The Na+ is just a spectator ion and does nothing.
HCO3− + HC2H3O2 --> H2CO3 + C2H3O2− (eq#5)
Bicarbonate acetic acid carbonic acid acetate ion
The carbonic acid that is formed (H2CO3) decomposes to form water and carbon dioxide:
H2CO3 --> H2O(l) + CO2(g) (eq#6)
carbonic acid water carbon dioxide
The latter reaction (production of carbon dioxide) accounts for the bubbles and the foaming that is observed upon mixing vinegar and baki.
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
The Indian economy is classified into different sectors to simplify the analysis and understanding of economic activities. For Class 10, it's essential to grasp the sectors of the Indian economy, understand their characteristics, and recognize their importance. This guide will provide detailed notes on the Sectors of the Indian Economy Class 10, using specific long-tail keywords to enhance comprehension.
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Model Attribute Check Company Auto PropertyCeline George
In Odoo, the multi-company feature allows you to manage multiple companies within a single Odoo database instance. Each company can have its own configurations while still sharing common resources such as products, customers, and suppliers.
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxRaedMohamed3
An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17Celine George
It is possible to hide or invisible some fields in odoo. Commonly using “invisible” attribute in the field definition to invisible the fields. This slide will show how to make a field invisible in odoo 17.
How to Create Map Views in the Odoo 17 ERPCeline George
The map views are useful for providing a geographical representation of data. They allow users to visualize and analyze the data in a more intuitive manner.
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptxJheel Barad
This presentation provides a briefing on how to upload submissions and documents in Google Classroom. It was prepared as part of an orientation for new Sainik School in-service teacher trainees. As a training officer, my goal is to ensure that you are comfortable and proficient with this essential tool for managing assignments and fostering student engagement.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
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Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...
SOCIOLOGY 105A FINAL PAPER PROMPT – WINTER 2018Length No fewe.docx
1. SOCIOLOGY 105A FINAL PAPER PROMPT – WINTER 2018
Length: No fewer than 6 pages or 2100 words (whichever is
more); no more than 8 pages or 2800 words (whichever is less).
The paper should be double spaced with 11-pt or 12-pt font and
1-inch margins. Font should be Times or Palatino only. Do not
include a title page.
Submission: On Canvas as an inline submission under the final
paper assignment prompt. Please submit your final draft under
the same assignment, as an additional attachment after you have
edited and revised it in accordance with your TA’s feedback.
Due Date: The first draft is due by midnight on Wednesday,
March 7. It is worth 100 points. The final draft is due no later
than 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21. It is worth 150 points.
You will get your first draft feedback by Friday, March 16.
Other requirements: Paper must be carefully edited using
grammar/spell-check, and also proofread by a human brain other
than your own. Your submission should be written in a formal
tone, without making use of conversational or colloquial
English. This paper satisfies part of the disciplinary
communication (DC) requirement, so it must be written with
serious care. It needs a clear introduction with thesis statement,
logically developed body paragraphs, and a conclusion. No
citations or direct quotes are necessary, although you are
welcome to include a quote from the original theory if it was
one of the ones that we read. If you do use any direct quotes,
please include a “Works Cited” list at the end of your paper.
This page is not part of your page or word count.
TOPIC DESCRIPTION
2. At the beginning of the quarter, I introduced the idea of a
metaphorical “dinner party with social theorists.” In this paper,
you will demonstrate your ability to apply concepts from
classical social theory to the contemporary social world by
putting several different theories into conversation with one
another. Your goal is to show how classical theory helps to
explain and/or fails to explain the origin/operation of your
social problem or feature of the social world (as you understand
it). Here’s how to proceed:
1. Choose either (A) a social problem that you feel passionate
about or (B) a feature of the social world that you find
fascinating. Examples of social problems could include things
like racial tracking in education or the conservative attack on
labor unions; examples of features of the social world could
include behavior like internet trolling or trends in romantic
relationships among college-age people. The possibilities are
quite endless. The easiest topic to work with will be specific
and narrow, and also something that you are personally invested
in (we will take Weber’s advice about value-relevance here ).
2. Analyze your topic through the lens of three different
theorists that we have covered this quarter. Most of you will
find it easiest to use Marx/Weber/Durkheim, but you are
welcome to use others we have covered as well if you feel
inclined to do so.
HOW TO ORGANIZE YOUR THOUGHTS BEFORE WRITING
1. Once you’ve chosen your area of focus, write down some
general ideas for yourself about how you understand it. For
example, if you’ve picked the school-to-prison pipeline, you
can sketch out a general statement of what you already know
about it, where you learned what you know, and what questions
you still have.
3. 2. Pick which three theorists you are going to use.
3. From each theorist, choose three concepts, terms, or theories.
Since we talked about more theories than we read about, you
can select from your lecture notes and slides and/or from course
readings. Example: if Marx is one of the theorists you picked,
decide ahead of time which three ideas from Marx you’re going
to work with (e.g., alienation, species-being, and class conflict).
4. Make a separate piece of notepaper for each theorist. Write a
few phrases or sentences near each theory explaining how it is
relevant to your topic. This should take a while and require
some serious thoughtfulness. (Bonus prize: these sketches will
become an outline for your body paragraphs when you write the
paper.)
You should now have three separate lists, with a grand total of 9
terms and their associated definitions and connections to your
social problem or feature of the social world.
WRITING THE ACTUAL PAPER
By the time you get to this stage, you will already have done the
bulk of the thinking work. The writing process is just about
putting it together. If you have a creative organizational style
that you would like to experiment with, please feel free to use
it. If you are looking for more guidance in terms of
organization, the paper can follow this approximate outline:
1. Introduction (1/2 - 2/3 page): Lead with a catchy introductory
sentence. Then, write a sentence or two to draw the reader in
and make them care about the paper they are about to read. Why
does the topic you have selected matter? Why do you find it
worth thinking about? What is at stake for you in exploring it?
Next, write a thesis sentence that tells the reader what they can
expect to learn from your paper. Your thesis sentence could
4. look something like this: “In this paper, I will examine how
theories from (Theorist A), (Theorist B), and (Theorist C) are
relevant to a contemporary analysis of (Your Topic).” Conclude
your introductory paragraph with a smooth transition to the first
body paragraph.
2. Application of your three theorists (1½ - 2 pages for EACH;
total length 4½ - 6 pages): Start each “theorist” section with a
topic sentence introducing the theorist and making a general
statement about why they matter to the study of your topic (this
is basically short section intro). For the remainder of the
section, weave a discussion of your three key terms with an
analysis of your topic. The primary goal is to show how they
help you to better understand it (i.e., how they’re still relevant),
and where they fail to fully explain it (i.e., in what ways the
theory might need to be extended in order to fully account for
the social problem or social feature that you are discussing).
The easiest way to organize each theorist’s section is probably
going to be to write a separate paragraph for each theoretical
concept, then do a small compare/contrast within each
paragraph.
3. Conclusion (1/2 page – 1 page): Briefly sum up what you
have said in your paper and discuss the implications of your
analysis. What direction do you recommend social theorists go
from this point forward if they want to understand your topic
comprehensively?
IMPORTANT COMPONENTS AND OTHER NOTES
1. Make sure that you briefly explain/define each theory the
first time you discuss it in depth in your paper. Assume the
person reading it is not a sociologist.
5. 2. Please BOLDAND CAPITALIZE each theoretical concept in
your paper as you mention it for the first time. This makes it
easier for your TA to verify that you have included the
minimum number of theories. By the end of the paper, you
should have a total of 9 bolded words in your paper (please
don’t continue bolding after the first mention of each concept).
3. Aside from grammar basics, do pay close attention to
ensuring that your paragraphs are the length of paragraphs.
Three sentences is not a paragraph; a full page is too long for
most paragraphs. Each paragraph should function as a
standalone argument. You should begin with a topic sentence
that tells the reader what the paragraph is about. Discuss that
topic comprehensively, and do not discuss anything that does
not fall under the purview of that topic.
4. Use plain English, and use words whose meaning you are
confident you know. Write with the same approach that you
used for your précis. Avoid using overly complicated language.
Instead, opt for clearly stated sentences that are dense with
content. Avoid extra words and phrases that you think might
make your writing sound more sophisticated. This is a relatively
short paper, which means your writing needs to be tight and
efficient in order to accomplish the goal of communicating your
ideas while not exceeding the page limits.
5. This is Sociology! Feel free to use the “I” in your writing.
This is supposed to be a topic you care about, and YOU and
your passion should be present in it.
6. Please be sure that you make at least a brief statements for
each theory about how it DOES explain and also how it does
NOT explain your topic. No theory is a perfect fit; I want to see
that you can see both sides.
7. While you do need to cover three ideas from each of three
6. theorists, it’s also fine if you spend a bit more space in one
section than you do on another (i.e., if you think one of the
theorists advances an argument that suits your topic with
particular elegance).
8. You are welcome to come to my office hours and your TA’s
office hours for guidance in choosing topics or theories.
However, please do not ask your TA or me to read your first
draft before you submit it. We would love to be able to do so,
but it is a time consuming process that we cannot conceivably
offer to everyone, so we need to offer it to no one in order to
make sure that some people are not disproportionately
advantaged. I strongly encourage working together and
exchanging drafts for feedback on early versions of your paper.
9. Paper scores for the first draft will be based on your
following the instructions and doing your best to articulate
coherent theoretical arguments. Paper scores on the second draft
will be based on the degree to which you incorporate the
feedback and make the recommended changes that your TA has
requested in their feedback on the first draft.
Before doing assignment read it.txt
Assignment -1 - Read Microsoft project assignment Word Doc
and do the assignment
Assignment-2- Discussion -Read the Topic and Complete the
Discussion ,Also Give 2 discussions which I have mentioned in
chat (While chatting with you)
Discussion/disciussion.docx
Read the case study "The Estimating Problem" on page 734 and
then answer the questions on page 735.
7. DISCUSSIONS
Discussions will consist of 2 parts: Your initial posting on the
subject, and responses to two or more students postings.
Post your primary response by each Wednesday midnight.
Respond to at least two (2) other postings by Sunday Midnight.
The primary post should be at least 300 words in length. Your
second postings can either answer another student's question
to your own post or be a comment to his or her original post.
Secondary posts must be at least 150 words in length.
•All initial postings must have at least one citation or reference
and it must be in APA format. Failure to have a reference or
not having it in APA format will deduct 5 points.
•Word counts must be met. Each 10 words short will deduct 1
point from your total discussion score.
•If any part of your postings is copied and pasted you will
receive no credit for the assignment, and no resubmission is
possible.
MS Project Assignment/Don Funk Music Video 7-5.mpp
MS Project Assignment/Don Funk Music Video 8-5.mpp
MS Project Assignment/MS Project Assignment.docx
Reading Assignment
Read chapters 14 and 15 of your textbook.
Microsoft Project Tutorial
Work through the tasks described in Lessons 7 and 8 of your
workbook.
Microsoft Project Assignment 4
Complete Project 7-5: Don Funk Filter for Don Funk Music
Video (pg.159 of your workbook). Save your Don Funk Filter
project file as YourLastNameYourFirstNameProject7-5 and
submit it when done.
35. 5. In the bottom half of the dialog box, click the Text tab.
You want to make a change to display the resource groups
assigned rather than full names next to the task bars.
6. In the Text tab, in the Right box, select Resource Names,
click the down-arrow, and then select Resource Group. Your
screen should look similar to the figure below.
Step by Step: Modify the Gantt Chart Using the Bar Styles
Dialog Box
7. Click OK to close the Bar Styles dialog box. Microsoft
Project applies the formatting changes you made to the Gantt
Chart.
8. Select the name cell of Task 27, Pre-Production complete.
Press Crtl+Shift+F5. This is the keyboard shortcut for Scroll to
Task. Microsoft Project scrolls the Gantt Chart bar view to task
27, where you can see the reformatted milestones and resource
groups. Your screen should look similar to the figure below.
Step by Step: Modify the Gantt Chart Using the Bar Styles
Dialog Box
9. SAVE the project schedule.
PAUSE. LEAVE the project schedule open to use in the next
exercise.
The Gantt Chart became the standard for visualizing project
schedules in the early twentieth century when American
engineer and management consultant Henry L. Gantt developed
a bar chart with two main principles; 1) to measure activities by
the amount of time needed to complete them; and 2) to represent
56. Objective:
- Win the contract
- Execute it profitably
Type II Acquisition:One of many contractsAn entry point to
larger follow-up project contracts
Objective:
- Win the contract
- Perform with excellence
Cost/Hour Estimates
Estimating
Method
Generic
Type
WBS
Relationship
Accuracy
Time to
Prepare
Parametric
Analogy
Engineering
57. (Grass Roots)
ROM*
Budget
Definitive
Top Down
Top Down
Bottom Up
-25% to +75%
-10% to +25%
-5% to +10%
Days
Weeks
Months
* Rough Order of Magnitude
TYPES OF ESTIMATESOrder of magnitude estimates
- Made without any detailed engineering data
- May use past experience
- Accuracy +- 35% within the scope of the
projectApproximate (rule of thumb) estimates
- Made without any detailed engineering data
- May use previous similar projects --
- Accuracy +- 15%Definitive (or detailed) estimates
- Prepared from well-defined engineering data, vendor
quotes, unit prices, etc. Accuracy +- 5%Estimating manual
- Developed over time
- Use to price out “effort”. Accuracy +-10%
58. Additional Estimating MethodsDirect Estimate
- Estimate/experienced person
- Requires judgementEstimate by analogy
- Compare with similar activities
- Requires judgementFactored method
- Based on historical data
- Requires equipment lists, sizes
- Starts with equipment quotesGross proration method
- Based on historical data
- Near duplicate information
Detailed estimate
- Uses the WBS
- Takes the WBS down several levelsQuotation method
- Compare three quotations
- Select the best quotationHandbook manualsLearning
curves
Construction Cost Estimates
Cost FoundationsActual costs to date and estimates to
completionProposal dataMarketing intelligenceManagement
goalsPast performance and trends
Manpower
59. Time
Capacity Planning
Anticipated Growth
Current Staff
Proposals
Manpower Requirements
Planning
Horizon
Establishing The Project Budget
PRICING OUT A PROJECT Provide a complete definition of
the work to be done.Develop/construct a Logic Network
Diagram. Construct the WBS and estimate the activities
(time/cost).Review these (time/cost) with the respective
functional managers.Decide on a course of action .Establish
acceptable costs for each WBS-activity.Review the base costs
with your sponsor.Develop the pricing cost report. Document
this in the project file.
Pricing MethodWork is priced out at the department average,
and all work performed is charged to the project at the
department average salary, regardless of who accomplished the
work.
Pricing Method (Continued)Work is priced out at the
60. department average, but all work performed is billed back to the
project at the actual salary of those employees who perform the
work.
Pricing Method Continued)The work is priced out at the salary
of those employees who will perform the work, and the cost is
billed back the same way.
Multinational Project Financing
The Rolling Wave Concept
1
2
4
3
5
6
8
7
9
10
12
11
MONTHS AFTER GO-AHEAD
WBS LEVEL 5
WBS LEVEL 2
WBS LEVEL 2
LEVEL 2
WBS LEVEL 5
WBS LEVEL 5
61. Estimating PitfallsMisinterpretation of the statement of
workOmissions or improperly defined scopePoorly defined or
overly optimistic scheduleInaccurate work breakdown
structureApplying improper skill levels to tasksFailure to
account for risksFailure to understand or account for cost
escalation and inflation
Estimating Pitfalls (Continued)Failure to use the correct
estimating techniqueFailure to use forward pricing rates for
overhead, general and administrative, and indirect costs
Life Cycle Costing
SYSTEM R&D
PRODUCTION
SYSTEM ACQUISITION
OPERATION AND SUPPORT
LIFE CYCLE COST
LIFE CYCLE COST
YEARS
Capital BudgetingPayback PeriodDiscounted Cash Flow
(DCF)Net Present Value (NPV)Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
Capital Budgeting Must Consider Taxes And Depreciation
62. MS Project Assignment/Reading Assignment/Chapter15.ppt
Chapter 15
Cost Control
Do Project Managers Control Costs, Monitor Costs Or Both?
Cost ManagementCost estimatingCost accountingProject cash
flowCompany cash flowDirect labor costingOverhead rate
costingOthers, such as incentives, penalties, and profit-sharing
Cost And Control System
PLANNING
WORK
63. AUTHORIZATION
AND RELEASE
DATA
COLLECTION
AND REPORTING
COST
ACCOUNTING
CUSTOMER AND
MANAGEMENT
REPORTING
PHASE I
PHASE II
PHASE III
PHASE IV
PHASE V
OPERATING CYCLE
CYCLE
PLANNING
Cost Control RequirementsMeasure resources consumedMeasure
status and accomplishmentsCompare measurements to
projections and standardsProvide the basis for diagnosis and re-
planning
64. Cost Control RequirementsThorough planning of the work to be
performed to complete the projectGood estimating of time,
labor, and costsClear communication of the scope of required
tasksA disciplined budget and authorizations of
expendituresTimely accounting of physical progress and cost
expendituresPeriodic re-estimation of time and cost to complete
remaining work
Cost Control Requirements (Continued)Frequent, periodic
comparison of actual progress and expenditures to schedules
and budgets, both at the time of comparison and at project
completion
WHEN TO IMPLEMENT A COST
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
CONCLUSION
A cost management system should be implemented right at the
beginning of the life cycle of the project.
Possible cost
reductions
Cost of change
65. PROJECT
COSTS
PROJECT LIFE CYCLE PHASES
Partitioning The Budget
The Work Authorization Form
Work Authorization Form
Description
Cost Work Work
Centers Hours Cost Starts Ends
- Test Material 2400 150 R4500
1 Aug 15 Sept
- Processing 2610 160 R7500
- Final inspection 2621 140 R3500
- Packaging 2623 46 R 750
- Delivery 2624 R 350
Project office authorization signature:________________
66. WBS: 31.03.02 Work order no: D1385
Date of original release: 03 Feb 01
Date of revision: 18 March 01
Revision number: C
PLANNING AND BUDGETING
Work packages
WBS Element
M
G
R
Org
Org
Org
Work Package
WP______ORG_______
Description of task_____
68. _____________________________
Requested Budget Authorized
Budget
Labor Hours _________________
_________________ Period of performance
Materials _________________
_________________ From _____________
ODCS _________________
_________________ To _____________
BUDGET SOURCE:
Funded Contract Change
Management Reserve
Undistributed Budget
Other _________________
INITIATED BY: ____________________________
APPROVALS: Program Mgr. ________
Prog. Control ________
Sources Of Additional FundingFunded contract change
Management reserve
Undistributed budget
Other (e.g. profits)
69. Cost data collation and reporting flow chart
Actuals
Labor
ACWP
Inventory
Accounts
BCWP
Computer
BCWS
Monthly Total
Program Effort
Weekly Labor
Reports
MCCS Comparison
reports To All Execs
Variance Report
Cost DataLaborMaterialOther direct chargesOverhead
70. Types of BudgetsDistributed budgetManagement
budgetUndistributed budgetContract changes
Variance Analyses
VARIABLES FOR VARIANCE ANALYSISBUDGETED COST
FOR WORKED SCHEDULED (BCWS) IS THE BUDGETED
AMOUNT OF COST FOR WORD SCHEDULED TO BE
ACCOMPLISHED PLUS THE AMOUNT OF LEVEL OF
EFFORT OR APPORTIONED EFFORT SCHEDULED TO BE
ACCOMPLISHED IN A GIVEN TIME PERIOD.
BUDGETED COST FOR WORK PERFORMED (BCWP) IS
THE BUDGETED AMOUNT OF COST FOR COMPLETED
WORD, PLUS BUDGETED FOR LEVEL OF EFFORT OR
APPORTIONED EFFORT ACTIVITY COMPLETED WITHIN
A GIVEN TIME PERIOD. THIS IS SOMETIMES REFERRED
TO AS AN “EARNED VALUE.”
ACTUAL COST FOR WORK PERFORMED (ACWP) IS THE
AMOUNT REPORTED AS ACTUALLY EXPENDED IN
COMPLETING THE WORK ACCOMPLISHED WITHIN A
GIVEN TIME PERIOD.
COST VARIANCE = BCWP – ACWP
SCHEDULE/PERFORMANCE VARIANCE = BCWP - BCWS
71. VariancesThe cost variance compares deviations only from the
budget and does not provide a measure of comparison between
work scheduled and work accomplished.The scheduling variance
provides a comparison between planned and actual performance
but does not include costs.
Measurements Measurable efforts: discrete increments of work
with a definable schedule for accomplishment, whose
completion produces tangible results.Level of effort: work that
does not lend itself to subdivision into discrete scheduled
increments of work, such as project support and project control.
COST VARIANCE
CALCULATION
A NEGATIVE VARIANCE INDICATES A COST
OVERRUN
CV = BCWP - ACWP
72. SCHEDULE VARIANCE
CALCULATION
SV = BCWP - BCWS
A NEGATIVE VARIANCE INDICATES
A BEHIND SCHEDULE CONDITION
VARIANCE PERCENTS
SCHEDULE VARIANCE % =
(SVP)
COST VARIANCE % =
(CVP)
SV
BCWS
X 100
CV
BCWP
X 100
73. Project Variance Analysis
R&D
QUALIFICATION
DEVELOPMENT
PHASE I
PHASE II
PHASE III
VARIANCE LOWER BOUNDARY
ACTUAL COST VARIANCE
PROJECTED COST
VARIANCE UPPER BOUNDARY
TIME
$
Trend Analyses
Management Reserve
CONTRACTED COST
RELEASED BUDGET
ACTUAL COST
74. TIME
MANAGEMENT
RESERVE
$
Information RequirementsBudgeted cost for work scheduled
(BCWS)Budgeted cost for work performed (BCWP)Actual cost
for work performed (ACWP)Estimated cost at
completionBudgeted cost at completionCost and schedule
variances/explanationsTraceability
Variance Analysis QuestionsWhat is the problem causing the
variance?What is the impact on time, cost, and
performance?What is the impact on other efforts, if any?What
corrective action is planned or under way?What are the
expected results of the corrective action?
VARIANCE REPORTING
Variance reporting is accomplished at each reporting interval.
However, the variance threshold reports are exception reports
and occur only when the variances exceed the upper and lower
75. boundaries of the project variances envelope.
REPORTING INTERVALSDepends on the type of organization
and characteristics of the projects.Project-driven organization -
weekly.Non-project-driven organization - monthly
Cost Account Variance Analysis Report
Cost account no/cam
WBS/Description
Cost performance data
Variance
Reporting level
As of
At completion
Budget
EAC
Var.
BCWS BCWP ACWP SCHED COST
Month to date ($)
Contract to
date ($k)
Problem cause and impact
Corrective action (including expected recovery date)
76. Cost account Date Cost center Date WBS element Date
Date
Mgr. Mgr. Mgr.
The 50/50 rule
HALF OF THE BUDGET FOR EACH ELEMENT IS
RECORDED AT THE TIME THAT THE WORK IS
SCHEDULED TO BEGIN AND THE OTHER HALF AT THE
TIME THE WORK IS SCHEDULED TO BE COMPLETED.
FOR A PROJECT WITH A LARGE NUMBER OF ELEMENTS
THE AMOUNT OF DISTORTION FROM SUCH A
PROCEDURE IS MINIMAL.
J F M A M J J A S O N
D
77. ANALYSIS
Budgeted cost for work
Scheduled (BCWS)
Performed (BCWP)
Budget - 6
8
14
12
10
12
8
12
10
8
Work packages
Cost account budget = 100
(thousands)
BCWS = 38
BCWP = 49
SCHED. VARIANCE = +11
50-50 rule used for work in process
78. Using The 50-50 Rule
4,000
10,000
12,000
4,000
6,000
6,000
10,000
TIME
TIME LINE
COMPLETED
NOT COMPLETED
LEGEND
BCWS = 34,000
BCWP = 33,000
BAC = 52,000
79. Earned Value Status Reporting
SV
CV
BCWS
BCWP
ACWP
TIME LINE
CUMMULATIVE COST, $
TIME
Estimated Cost At Completion
ESTIMATE AT COMPLETION (EAC)
EAC =
ACWP
BCWP
X
Budget at completion
The estimate at completion is the best estimate of the total cost
at the completion of the project.
80. The EAC is a periodic evaluation of the status of the project -
usually on a monthly basis or until a significant change has
been identified.
(BAC)
PROGRESS REPORTING
Progress reporting needs to answer four fundamental
questions:
1. Where are we today (time and cost)?
2. Where will we end up (time and cost)?
3. What are the present and future risks?
4. Are there any special problems that need to be
addressed and what can management do to help?
Monthly Project Report
1. VARIANCE ANALYSIS (Cost in Thousands)
1 June 1997
Budgeted Budgeted Cost
Milestone Cost Work Work
Actual Variance, %
Subtask Status Scheduled Performed
Cost Schedule Cost
1 Completed 100 100
81. 100 0 0
2 Completed 50 50
55 0 -10
3 Completed 50 50
40 0 20
4 Not Started 70 0
0 -100 --
5 Completed 90 90
140 0 -55.5
6 Not started 40 0
0 -100 --
7 Started 50 50
25 0 50
8 Not started 0 0
0 -- --
Total 450 340
360 -24.4 -5.9
2. ESTIMATE AT COMPLETION (EAC)
EAC = (360/340) X 579,000 = $613,059
Overrun = 613,059 - 579,000 = $34,059
3. COST SUMMARY
Costs are running approximately 5.9% over budget due to
higher salaried labor.
4. SCHEDULE SUMMARY
The 24.4% behind schedule condition is due to subtasks 4
and 6 which have not yet begun due to lack of raw materials and
82. the 50/50 method for booking costs. Overtime will get us back
on schedule but at an additional cost of 2.5% of direct labor
costs.
5. MILESTONE REPORT
Milestone/ Scheduled Projected Actual
Subtask Completion Completion Completion
1 4/1/97 4/1/97
2 5/1/97 5/1/97
3 5/1/97 4/23/97
4 7/1/97 7/1/97
5 6/1/97 6/1/97
6 8/1/97 8/1/97
7 9/1/97 9/1/97
8 10/1/97 10/1/97
6. ACTIVITY REPORT
Current Potential Corrective
Problem Impact Action
(a) Lack of raw Cost overruns and Overtime is
scheduled.
materials. behind schedule We will try
to use lower
condition. salaried
staff. Raw
83. materials are expected
to be on
dock next week.
(b) Customer un- May need add- Customer
will provide
happy with test itional planning. us with
revised statement
results. of work
on 6/15/97.
Status Reporting Is More Than Just A Computer Printout.
Intranet Status Reporting
Reporting Favorable Status
86. Cutting The Budget
Financial Close-Out
Cost ProblemsPoor estimating techniques and/or standards,
resulting in unrealistic budgetsOut-of-sequence starting and
completion of activities and eventsInadequate work breakdown
structureNo management policy on reporting and control
practicesPoor work definition at the lower levels of the
organization
Cost Problems (Continued)Management reducing budgets or
bids to be competitive or to eliminate “fat”Inadequate formal
planning that results in unnoticed, or often uncontrolled,
increases in scope of effortPoor comparison of actual and
planned costsComparison of actual and planned costs at the
wrong level of managementUnforeseen technical problems
87. Cost Problems (Continued)Schedule delays that require
overtime or idle time costingMaterial escalation factors that are
unrealistic
Problem Areas in Cost Control Organization:
- Inadequate Work Breakdown Structure
- Poor work definition at working levels
- Lack of formal system proceduresPlanning and
budgeting:
- Inadequate forward planning
- Over-allocation of budget
- Poor integration of budget, schedule, work
authorizationAccounting:
- Inability to account for cost of material on applied
basisAnalysis:
- Determination of status not based on work package
completion
- Comparison of actual vs. planned costs at improper
levelRevisions:
- Failure to maintain valid measurement baseline
Cost Problems Per PhaseProposal Phase
Failure to understand customer requirements
88. Unrealistic appraisal of in-house capabilities
Underestimating time requirements
Cost Problems Per PhasePlanning phase
Omissions
Inaccuracy of the work breakdown structure
Misinterpretation of information
Use of wrong estimating techniques
Failure to identify and concentrate on major cost elements
Failure to assess and provide for risks
Cost Problems Per PhaseNegotiation phase
Forcing a speedy compromise
Procurement ceiling costs
Negotiation team that must “win this one”
Cost Problems Per PhaseContractual phase
Contractual discrepancies
SOW different from RFP requirements
Proposal team different from project team
89. Cost Problems Per PhaseDesign phase
Accepting customer requests without management approval
Problems in customer communications channels and data items
Problems in design review meetings
Cost Problems Per PhaseProduction phase
Excessive material costs
Specifications that are not acceptable
Manufacturing and engineering disagreement