Day: April 26, 2018

Complete the Unit 4 Assignment: Gang Violence Essay Note: Submit your graded Learning Journal after completing your Assignment.

Complete the Unit 4 Assignment: Gang Violence Essay

Juvenile gangs have become a serious and growing problem in many areas throughout the U.S. Gang involvement means a commitment to law violations as well as antisocial behaviors.

Resource: U.S. Department of Justice (2010). Best practices to address gang problems: OJJDP’s comprehensive gang model (2nd ed.). Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention: Washington DC.

Watch these videos on gang violence and consider how antisocial behavior relates to organized gangs.

•Anti-drug operation against Mexican cartels [Video webcast]. •ATF and Mexico drug cartel [Video webcast]. •Arkansas under curfew to control crime [Video webcast]. Write a 1–2 page essay describing the nature and scope of juvenile antisocial behavior as it relates to organized gangs.

Include the following components in your essay:

•Describe three of the most common forms of antisocial behavior in organized gangs. •Describe three proactive solutions to gang violence. Format your work consistent with APA guidelines.

Include a title and reference page.

Cite a minimum of three sources within the body of your paper using in-text citations where appropriate.

Save your Essay in the following format: Last name First name Assignment. (Example: SmithJohn_Unit4_Assignment).

Submit your Essay by selecting the Unit 4 Assignment in the Dropbox by the end of Unit 4.

Complete the Learning Journal.

Resources:

U.S. Department of Justice (2010). Best practices to address gang problems: OJJDP’s comprehensive gang model (2nd ed.). Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention: Washington DC.

Cengage Learning Inc. (Producer). (2013). Anti-drug operation against Mexican cartels [Video webcast]. In, Segal, L. J., & Welsh, B. C. (2013). Juvenile delinquency: The core (5th ed.). Independence, KY: Author.

Cengage Learning Inc. (Producer). (2013). ATF and Mexico drug cartel [Video webcast]. In, Segal, L. J., & Welsh, B. C. (2013). Juvenile delinquency: The core (5th ed.). Independence, KY: Author.

Cengage Learning Inc. (Producer). (2013). Arkansas under curfew to control crime [Video webcast]. In, Segal, L. J., & Welsh, B. C. (2013). Juvenile delinquency: The core (5th ed.). Independence, KY: Author.

Select an informational text from Appendix B of the Common Core standards for English Language Arts. Research a minimum of five reading comprehension-teaching strategies. Develop a graphic organizer for each strategy:

Each graphic organizer will support the comprehension strategy being used. Design the graphic organizers around the informational text and strategy. Include a summary of 1-2 paragraphs for each graphic organizer explaining how you would use this in a comprehension lesson. Include your rationale. Specify the potential benefits of using each graphic organizer and how it will support assessment of knowledge.

Use the GCU Library to research 3-5 peer-reviewed articles in support of your content.

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

Week 1 Due 11th In a three to four page APA paper, address the following: •Assess the importance of policy analysis during the development and implementation stages of public policy. •Discuss the social impact of policies. •Discuss the limitations policies have on government power.

Week 2 Due 18th Review the Final Assignment in Week 6 of the course and then, develop a two-page, APA-style paper in which you propose the topic and major elements defining your final Public Policy paper. Proposal paper will be written in four parts: •Identification and explanation of the topic including a problem statement •The explanation of the research process; that is, how will the research be conducted •A discussion of relevant literature appropriate to the issues at hand •An abbreviated reference list (a minimum of three sources, at least one from the ProQuest electronic database).

Week 3 Due 25th In a three to four page APA paper, create a public policy to address an issue you consider important. Construct the details of the policy utilizing one of the models listed below. Discuss the rationale of the policy and how your model will assist policy makers in their decision making and implementation processes. Evaluate your model utilizing the general criteria provided in the text. You are required to use at least two outside sources to support your position.

Models of Public Policies: •Institutional Model •Process Model •Group Model •Elite Model •Rational Model •Public Choice Model •Incremental Model •Game Theory Model

Week 4 Due 1st

Develop a three to five page APA style paper in which you research and discuss one of the major civil rights initiatives of the last century. The focus of your paper should be on the initiative’s impact on current and future public policies. How have these initiatives and policies affected the average American citizen?

You are required to use at least two outside sources to support your analysis.

Week 6 Due 15th

The Capstone Paper should demonstrate understanding of the reading as well as the implications of new knowledge. The ten to fifteen page paper should integrate readings, class discussions, field research, and literature review into proposed solution. It may include explanation and examples from previous experiences as well as implications for future applications.

Your capstone paper should focus on a topic selected which was done in Week Two. In this project, you will examine a specific political or social issue. Topics may include general issues such as poverty, crime, homelessness, economic development, homeland security, corporate social responsibility, ecological/environmental projects, etc. or a specific issue in your city, community, local, state, or federal governmental, etc. You will: •Develop a public policy to address the issue. Or you may propose a change or update to an existing public policy. •In all cases, the focus should be on in the development of a public policy, to include utilizing all aspects of the public policy lifecycle. •Consider use of field assessments, literature searches, personal knowledge/experience, and community records to source content. •Must be ten to fifteen double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. •Must include a title page with the following: ◦Title of paper ◦Student’s name ◦Course name and number ◦Instructor’s name ◦Date submitted

•Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement. •Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. •Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis. •Must use at least three scholarly sources

 

In a paper (5 pages minimum) respond to the following:

Identify and describe ways that terrorism has impacted the police mission in the U.S. Be sure to provide examples. Describe at least two disagreements that exist regarding the appropriate law enforcement behavior to fight terrorism and maintain personal liberties. What role does social stigma play in police ethics? Describe this role. Give specific examples from your reading or your experiences, where social stigma played a role in furthering police corruption and where it played a role in reducing it. Are the ethical forces behind police corruption the same as those involved in police abuses of force? Identify four components of public corruption within the criminal justice field, and describe the strategies used to control this corruption. Support your answer. Define and discuss individual conscience and police assignments using specific examples. Explain how training can prepare would-be police officers for the ethical dilemmas they will face. Provide examples. The paper will be a minimum of five (5) double-spaced pages using a 12-point font. It must be in American Psychological Association (APA) format. Assignment will require outside research. Use at least three credible sources beyond the text material.

rry is the computer systems director for a medium-sized consulting firm. One night Barry is at happy hour at a local bar talking about his job with some people he has just met. Barry mentions that he needs to buy computers for the three new persons the firm has recently hired. One of the persons he has just met, Tom, asks Barry what kind of computers he plans to purchase. Barry says, “I am not sure. I’m still checking out what’s available.” Tom says, “Well, I can get you anything you want for much less than the stores.” A week later Barry calls Tom and says he is interested in the Cybermega 4000 model, and would order three if the price was right. Tom quotes a price, which is about half the normal price. Three days later Tom comes to Barry’s office with the three computers. Barry is curious why only one is in a box and Tom replies. “Oh, I thought you wouldn’t want the trash in your office. I also already sent in the warranty cards for you to save you the trouble.” Later it is learned that the computers were stolen a few days before Tom took them to Barry. Is Barry or the consulting firm guilty of receiving stolen property? What actions should Barry take? Please present your reasons.

Scenario You are a part of a task team and are trying to take down a drug king Pin. You and your team have been sitting on surveillance for weeks trying to gather enough evidence to finally take him down all that’s needed is an evidence of a hand to hand exchange. You’re tired of sitting on your ass you falsify that last ten percent evidence to obtain a warrant and affidavit in hopes of the sake of getting him off the streets. In doing so you could crush the case all together. You decide to confess our wrong doing opening up a full investigation which could not only break your career but set Mr. Lincoln free and back out on the streets. The team leader advises you that he relieving you of duty pending an internal affairs case investigation. He reports you to the command and also to the states Attorney’s Office for perjury.

Question. How will this incident affect your professional and personal life? How do you foresee your career and are the positive or negative? Do you feel this is the best remedy in handling this scenario? Do you think there are any bad things that can arise out of this plan of action? What affects do you think this meeting will now have? How might you have been able to handle this incident better? How might this incident affect the community? Give a one page response analyzing and answering every question…

Marketing Goals and Objectives Continue with the case study you chose in Week 2.

Write a 3-5 page paper/analysis on your chosen case study (See Week 2) where you consider the number of product choices available in the U.S. consumer market.

This week’s component analyzes Marketing Goals and Objectives. Consider these elements as you write your paper:

Marketing Goals (should be broad, motivational, and somewhat vague)

Objectives for each marketing goal.(must contain a specific and measurable outcome, a time frame for completion, and identify the person/unit responsible for achieving the objective) Within your paper/analysis be sure to address the following:

Include a title page and 2-3 references. Only the body of the paper will count toward the page requirement. Only one reference may be located online (not Wikipedia) and the other references must be located in the Grantham University online library. Your analysis/paper should be written in your own words. When completing your assignments all spelling, punctuation, grammar, formatting, and citations should be written in APA style. Please see your instructor for any further instructions. Note: A complete layout of the marketing plan can be found in the Appendix of the text.

Please read this article and give me your thoughts. It is a is real recent media article reinforcing the abuse of relating correlation to causation.

Alcohol use helps boost income: study

WASHINGTON (AFP) – People who consume alcohol earn significantly more at their jobs than non-drinkers, according to a US study that highlighted “social capital” gained from drinking.
The study published in the Journal of Labor Research Thursday concluded that drinkers earn 10 to 14 percent more than teetotalers, and that men who drink socially bring home an additional seven percent in pay.
“Social drinking builds social capital,” said Edward Stringham, an economics professor at San Jose State University and co-author of the study with fellow researcher Bethany Peters.
“Social drinkers are out networking, building relationships, and adding contacts to their BlackBerries that result in bigger paychecks.”
The authors acknowledged their study, funded by the Reason Foundation, a libertarian think tank, contradicted research released in 2000 by the Harvard School of Public Health.
“We created our hypothesis through casual observation and examination of scholarly accounts,” the authors said.
“Drinkers typically tend to be more social than abstainers.”
The researchers said their empirical survey backed up the theory, and said the most likely explanation is that drinkers have a wider range of social contacts that help provide better job and business opportunities.
“Drinkers may be able to socialize more with clients and co-workers, giving drinkers an advantage in important relationships,” the researchers said.
“Drinking may also provide individuals with opportunities to learn people, business, and social skills.”
They also said these conclusions provide arguments against policies aimed at curbing alcohol use on university campuses and public venues.
“Not only do anti-alcohol policies reduce drinkers’ fun, but they may also decrease earnings,” the study said.
“One of the unintended consequences of alcohol restrictions is that they push drinking into private settings. This occurred during the Alcohol Prohibition of 1920-1933 and is happening on college campuses today. By preventing people from drinking in public, anti-alcohol policies eliminate one of the most important aspects of drinking: increased social capital.”
The researchers found some differences in the economic effects of drinking among men and women. They concluded that men who drink earn 10 percent more than abstainers and women drinkers earn 14 percent more than non-drinkers.
However, unlike men, who get a seven percent income boost from drinking in bars, women who frequent bars at least once per month do not show higher earnings than women drinkers who do not visit bars.
“Perhaps women increase social capital apart from drinking in bars,” the researchers said in an effort to explain the gender gap.

This assignment must be completed and submitted using a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet (.xls). Provide a source for each equation you use. Sources must be listed at the bottom of the spreadsheet. No title page or additional formatting is required.

Channels of Communication

It has been estimated that project managers spend up to 90% of their time communicating and your position at Roto Air is typical. Calculate the number of possible channels of communication if the project team were to grow to nine members, Important: show your work. The total number of stakeholders, including the project team, is estimated at 75 people. Calculate how many more possible channels of communication the additional stakeholders beyond the team members represent. Important: show your work. Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR)

Roto Air plans to spend $1,000,000 on this project, resulting in a total savings of $2,500,000 over the life of the project. Calculate the Benefit Cost Ratio. Important: show your work. Ignore any effects of the time value of money. Roto Air also considered another project that would have partially satisfied their needs. It would have required a $750,000 investment and would result in a savings of $125,000 per year for 10 years. Calculate the Benefit Cost Ratio. Important: show your work. Ignore any effects of the time value of money. Comparing only the BCRs, explain which project should Roto Air should have chosen. Ignore any effects of the time value of money. Payback Period

Calculate the payback period for the $1,000,000 investment shown above. Important: show your work. Ignore any effects of the time value of money. Calculate the payback period for the $750,000 investment shown above. Important: show your work. Ignore any effects of the time value of money. Comparing only on the payback periods, explain which project should Roto Air have chosen. Ignore any effects of the time value of money. Net Present Value (NPV)

Calculate the Net Present Value of Roto Air’s $1,000,000 investment with a $250,000 annual savings for 10 years when the interest rate averages 3% annually. Important: show your work

Create a spreadsheet to calculate your projected total cost, total revenues, and total profits for giving a seminar on cost estimating. Below are some of your assumptions:
? You will charge $600 per person for a two-day class
? You estimate that 30 people will register for and attend the class, but you want to change this input.
? Your fixed cost include $500 total to rent a room for both days, setup fees of $400 for registration, and $300 for designing a postcard for advertising.
? You will not include any of your labor costs for this estimate, but you estimate that you will spend at least 150 hours developing materials, managing the project, and giving the actual class. You would like to know what your time is worth given different scenarios.
? You will order 5000 postcards, mail 4000 and distribute the rest to friends and colleagues.
? Your variables costs include the following:
1. $5 per person for registration plus 4 percent of the class fee per person to handle credit card processing: assuming everyone pays credit card
2. $0.40 per postcard if you order 5000 or more
3. $0.25 per postcard for mailing and postage
4. $25 per person for peverages and lunch
5. $30 per person for class handout
Be sure to have input cells for any variables that might change, such as the cost of postage, handout, and so on. Calculate your profits based on the following number of people who attend: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, and 60. In addition, calculate what your time would be worth per hour based on the number of students. If you are unfamiliar with data tables, just repeat the calculations for each possibility of 10,20,30,40,50, and 60 students. Print your results on one page, highlighting the profits for each scenario and what your time is worth.