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Introducing Public Administration
Jay M. Shafritz, E. W. Russell, Christopher P. Borick Longman; 8th Edition; 2012 ISBN-10: 020585589X ISBN-13: 9780205855896 You may purchase your textbook online at the FIU Bookstore. TOPIC: BOOK >Shafritz et al. (2013) note that Congress passed and President Barack Obama supported the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, also known as the “Federal Stimulus,” in an effort to support the flagging US economy. After reviewing this section of your textbook, research the current level of the federal budget deficit. Compare this to Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projections. Given your findings, evaluate the success of the Federal Stimulus. Address the following questions in your blog: Did the stimulus package pump enough money into the economy to prevent a complete failure of the economic system? :Blog, please add pictures PAD 6053 Current Events Blog Assessment Rubric for Session 12 Assignment – Fall 2016 Current Events Blog Assignments: The template/rubric presented below will be used to assess the Current Events Blog. Current Events Blogs are expected to demonstrate the following indicators: subject content knowledge, critical thinking and assessment, organization and development of ideas and arguments, language and vocabulary (needed to discuss the theme presented in the assignment), and conventions (style and grammar). Please note the expectations for assignments ranked at the level of Exemplary or higher: An Exemplary (.98 and higher) demonstration of expected indicators for this assignment would offer an outstanding mastery of the important elements of the assignment – Assignment reflects organization and development of relevant arguments from the course literature and other useful resources. Clarity of thoughts, ideas, and arguments reflected in blog post. Offers an exemplary demonstration of the ability to use the language and vocabulary needed to present the blog theme. Post reflects a proficient use of all conventions, including spelling, grammar, sentence structure, and proper citation style where needed. A Proficient (.94 – .96) demonstration of the expected indicators reflecting mastery of the important elements of the assignment (makes important theoretical connections and linkages [5 to 6], demonstrates familiarity with the subjects and themes presented (SCK); demonstrates the ability to critically engage the literature but not at an exemplary level (CTA); incorporates and applies relevant and useful external literature and electronic resources; post is multi-media and external links elevate the breadth and depth of the response (CTA). Arguments and ideas are clearly presented (ODIA); Offers a proficient demonstration of the ability to use the language and vocabulary needed to present the blog theme (LAV). Blog post reflects a proficient use of all conventions, including spelling, grammar, sentence structure, and proper citation style where needed (CSG). Demonstrates a proficient attempt to engage the viewer. A Very Good – Good (.90 – .92) demonstration of the expected indicators – a very good grasp of the important aspects of the course reading materials, makes some important theoretical connections and linkages [3 to 4] demonstrating competent use of important and relevant terminology and ideas, but does not reflect outstanding mastery; Overall – blog post is organized but additional minor tweaking is needed with the organization and development of arguments presented. While minor tweaking is needed with conventions, a competent knowledge and use of conventions are demonstrated in the blog assignment. Demonstrates a very good to good attempt to engage the viewer with written, visual, and audio content but not at a proficient and exemplary level. Blog post offers a greater proportion of written content. A Satisfactory (.84 – .88) demonstration of the expected indicators –reflecting a satisfactory grasp of the important aspects of the course reading materials, but does not reflect what is expected in a good to very good demonstration; Assignment tasks are addressed however the post only repeats and summarizes and does not offer critical theoretical connections and linkages of useful external literature or relevant terminology and ideas. Some additional work is needed to enhance the organization and development of ideas and arguments. Some additional work is needed to enhance the use of conventions. Demonstrates a satisfactory attempt to engage the viewer. A Limited (.80 – 82) demonstration of the expected indicators –reflecting an incomplete grasp of the important aspects of the course reading materials and theories, and or any useful and relevant external literature. Offers a very limited summary of relevant reading material but does not demonstrate the ability to offer a critical assessment and analysis of the literature to address the issues/tasks presented in the assignment. Arguments are not clearly presented. Additional work is needed to enhance the use of conventions. Demonstrates a limited attempt to engage the viewer. A Unsatisfactory (.76 – .78) demonstration of the expected indicators – reflecting an unsatisfactory and below average grasp of the important aspects of the course reading materials and related theoretical concepts. Fails to incorporate any useful relevant external literature. Current events blog post fails to demonstrate an understanding of the course reading materials or the ability to apply arguments from the reading material to the assigned tasks. Arguments are not clearly presented and conventions have not been followed. Demonstrates an unsatisfactory attempt to engage the viewer. |
Day: April 27, 2018
For this assessment you produce a document presented using digital or multi-media. This document should be an infographic which visually documents the content as per the assignment guideline below. You can produce a short video or an A1 sized infographic sheet.
The infographic will highlight the ‘Emergence of new economies and the decline within Europe: using examples of BRIC, MINT, PIIGS, BREXIT.
Graphics, images, statistics, tables etc. should all be used to engage the reader and show how the trading economies of the world have changed. The decline of the EU and the rise of economies in India, China, Brazil etc. Brief explanations should be provided either in text or diagrammatic format.
Overall the key learning outcomes assessed include:
13. Demonstrate a clear ability to source information and to present this using correct acknowledgements and referencing of all sources
P1 Carry out research into issues relevant to trends in globalisation.
T1 Communicate effectively using a variety of media and formats
T2 Apply a range of Information technology skills when researching and presenting information
Instructions: Use this template to answer final exam question #2. You may delete the questions, but keep the roman numerals to separate your answers. This part of the midterm should be no more than 5 pages, 12 pt. font, double-spaced.
I. Briefly summarize the nature of this policy debate (one paragraph). II, III, and IV—Together around 2 pages
II. (i) Who are the major actors and what are their policy positions? (ii) Then explain why these actors have policy positions that were reported in the news by discussing the readings in the course. Are their policy positions consistent with what the readings/lecture have taught us? If they differ, discuss your thoughts about why they differ from what we expect from the existing literature.
Supporters of TPP: Opponents of TPP:
III. Which actors do you think have more influence over the Japanese government’s decision to pass ***
IV. Conventional wisdom in Japanese politics is that consumers are powerless compared to producer groups who are more organized and well-resourced. Do you think the politics of TPP confirm or disconfirm this view? Discuss.
V. Your Own “Mini” Research (1-2 pages)
What is missing from these newspaper articles? Find something that you would be
interested in finding out about this policy debate that was not discussed in the
newspaper articles. Do some preliminary research on it using newspaper database
(e.g., Factiva, see http://ucsd.libguides.com/c.php?g=90813&p=584415), library, and Google (Google, Google Scholar). Briefly summarize the question you wanted to find an answer to, how you went about finding the answers (i.e., sources) and your preliminary findings. Also, provide possible explanations for your findings. Don’t forget to cite! And no Wikipedia as a source, please.
If the assignment was for a term paper about mobile forensics, this paper would be well-written and deserving of a high mark. However, the assignment is for a Standard Operating Procedure. An SOP should serve as a guide for an examination. It should tell the examiner what steps are expected for the lab. As of this moment, while much of the content is good, this paper does not meet the scope of the assignment.
This comment for the acquisition part (third page)>>
The information/content in this section is well presented and accurate. However, the format (throughout) is more typical of a term paper and not of an SOP. Please consider reformatting to provide steps which an examiner would take.
In other words, please answer the questions, for your lab, what procedures are taken in acquisition?
The purpose of a Standard Operating Procedure is to serve as a guide for an examiner. An example can be found here: https://www.swgde.org/documents/Current%20Documents/SWGDE%20QAM%20and%20SOP%20Manuals/SWGDE%20Model%20SOP%20for%20Computer%20Forensics
What about Backups? What about File System Acquisition?
When should I use what methodologies? Who is authorized to do what procedure? Is there required training or proficiency testing to do chip off? What are the procedures for the lab? If the device is on what type of acquisition should I do first? If the device is off what do I do first? Am I required to get each of the applicable image types? Do I image the SIM separate from the device? What about the SD card? When do I use write blockers?
If an examiner were to pick this document up, it would be informational; however, it does not provide a procedure for how to conduct examinations in your lab.
Lets spend some time on Monday night discussing format. While a great deal of your content is valuable, the format is not indicative of an SOP and does not provide a guideline for an examiner to use in a lab.
This comment for the beginning of page#6 >>
Are Chip-off and JTAG methods used in your lab? What are the requirements in your lab for personnel to do these types of extractions? Data owner permission? Does the device need to be returned in its original state?
Page#8 the Encase paragraph >>
These are traditional forensics tools and while they can be used, an examiner would be more well suited using tools specifically for mobile forensics.
Please think through some questions you would want to know if you were working in my lab on day one. Here are just some examples:
Seizure
How do we handle network isolation?
How do we document the scene – photography, chain of custody, etc?
How do we ensure network isolation?
Acquisition:
What do we do if the device is off?
What do we do if the device is on?
What do we do if it is PIN locked?
What do we do for backups?
Analysis:
Where do we look for data on Android? IOS? Feature Phones?
etc…
?Write a 10 page with out the appendix , double spaced paper addressing your case study. Charts and graphs should be placed in an Appendix and are not part of your page count.
? Write your paper from the perspective of a consultant who has been hired by the company to provide recommendations to solve the problem(s) laid out in the case study.
? As part of this paper, you must apply multiple concepts that have been covered during this class and apply them to your chosen case study.
So for example, a recommendation based on supply chain management would be appropriate for the paper; a recommendation based on a new marketing plan would not.
? Use Times New Roman, 12-point font.
Identification of Operations Issues (20%)
Identify operations issues that we have discussed during the course of the semester that the company in your case is facing.
Analysis and Evaluation of OM Issues (30%)
Discuss how the identified issues are affecting the company and what options the company has to address the issues from an operations perspective.
Recommendations – Application of theory & analysis and utilizing OM Strategies (40%)
Provide clear and actionable recommendations for how the company should address the issues facing them. These recommendations should be based in Operation Management strategies that we have discussed during the course of the semester.
Form and Presentation (10%)
Your paper should be organized in a clear and professional manner.
The reference is:
Heizer, Render. (2013). Operations Management. Prentice Hall. 11th edition
The final paper has TWO different essay sections to it. You should include all sections in one SINGLE document to turn in.
Formatting Requirements:
Normal 1%u0432%u0402%u045C margins, 1.5 spacing, calibri font, 11pt, and include a works cited page (MLA citation, in-line as well).
Your paper should be edited for grammar and spelling, be written thoughtfully, have full complete sentences (no answering questions in bullet points!) and include a nice mixture of personal opinion and research.
Research Requirements:
You must have AT LEAST SEVEN (7) (total for section 1 and 2 combined) external references/sources total (only 1 may be Wikipedia) to be used in both sections of this final paper.
Additionally, in Section 2 you must include at least TWO (2) lecture citations/references. (for a total of at least NINE (9) references for your works cited page)
Rubric is linked here: FinalPaperRubric.xlsxPreview the documentView in a new window
SECTION 1:
Technology & Pop Culture: The movie %u0432%u0402%u045AA.I. Artificial Intelligence%u0432%u0402%u045C
The movie “A.I. Artificial Intelligence” touches on several different topics, but the most prevalent would be the use of biotechnology. Explore the movie by answer the questions below.
REQUIREMENTS:
Describe your experience with this movie. Please answer all of these questions in full, complete sentences.
Provide a brief summary of the movie (at least %u0412%u0405 page) You MUST use specific examples from the movie in your answer.
What was your opinion of the movie? (at least %u0412%u0405 page) You MUST use specific examples from the movie in your answer.
How feasible do you think the technology shown in the movie is? Why or why not? Use specific examples of at least ONE (1) technology used in the movie (at least %u0412%u0405 page)
Choose FOUR (4) essay questions/prompts from the list below. Please answer in full, complete sentences.
You must include at least ONE (1) DIRECT example from lecture material from this entire semester of lecture PER question. This could be a specific lecture topic, discussion during lecture, quote from lecture – you must also cite the lecture or lecture notes. For help with citing a lecture, go here: (http://www.easybib.com/mla-format/lecture-speech-citation (Links to an external site.))
Use a combination of personal opinion and research (cited!) to answer (please see “research requirement” at the top of this assignment)
Please put each question on a separate page within the paper with the question at the top so we know what question you have chosen to answer
%u0412%u0405 page is a guideline, please do not exceed 1 page per question. each question.
Each answer should be at least %u0412%u0405 page
Essay questions/Prompts (you choose 4)
What is different between David and typical Mechas? In your opinion, is this difference ethical? Support your answer with research, personal opinion, and specific parts of the movie (citations!).
Initially, Monica has a negative attitude towards David. Why do you think this is? How does her attitude towards David change? How would you personally handle the situation? Support your answer with research, personal opinion, and specific parts of the movie (citations!).
Discuss the ethical implications of the relationship between Monica and David – is a relationship like this ethical? What are the pros and cons of this type of relationship? Support your answer with research, personal opinion, and specific parts of the movie (citations!).
At the Flesh Fair, it is mentioned that Mecha children are never made. Explain why David exists, and why, in your opinion, that Mecha children had never been created before? Support your answer with research, personal opinion, and specific parts of the movie (citations!).
There are different types of Mechas in this movie. Explain how mechas are different from a regular “robot” or “automated system”. Discuss the pros/cons of the different types of Mechas (other than David). What are there purposes/why were they created? Are they useful? Is it ethical to create these types of Mechas?
In 2001, the movie was exceptionally futuristic in terms of consciousness, intelligence, and sentience of robots. Do you believe the movie is still futuristic? Why or why not? Support your answer with research, personal opinion, and specific parts of the movie (citations!).
At the Flesh Fair, ‘orgas’ are destroying Mechas for sport. What are some of the reasons this is occurring? Do you agree or disagree with the sentiment? What are the ethical issues surrounding this? Support your answer with research, personal opinion, and specific parts of the movie (citations!).
What is a piece of technology in the movie (besides a Mecha) that does not yet exist? Do you think it will exist in the near future? Why or why not? Support your answer with research, personal opinion, and specific parts of the movie (citations!).
After David finally gets to Prof. Hobby office, why does he react the way he does to the situation? How did he handle the information that he found out from the Professor and what did he decide to do? Support your answer with research, personal opinion, and specific parts of the movie (citations!).
David and Teddy have a relationship that goes for the entire movie. Describe this type of relationship and how it changed during the span of the movie. How does it compare in social and ethical terms to human relationships and Davids relationship with his Mom. Support your answer with research, personal opinion, and specific parts of the movie (citations!).
SECTION 2:
Personal Reflection
This will be similar to the midterm paper. We want to you think back over the entire semester and highlight some areas that were of interest to you.
This section should be a 3-4 page personal reflection essay on your entire semester in I101. We want you to hone in on at least 2 general topics/areas that you enjoyed (that you did not write about in your midterm paper).
INTRODUCTION:
What can we look forward to in this paper? Properly introduce the paper as a whole.
BODY:
You can do a mix-and-match of several topics that you enjoyed the most or target a particular lab or lecture that you enjoyed. You can also select a topic and extend on it to real-world examples and the like as you did in weekly lecture checks (although you MAY NOT reuse lecture check material). Your essay should be substantially based on a mix of course lectures, online lectures, and/or labs. You are welcome to use other resources that you research but this is a personal reflection on what YOU have learned in the class.
As mentioned in the “research requirements” listed at the top of this assignment, you should include at least 2 lecture citations FOR THIS SECTION in addition to the other research you have gathered – just find something to use in your essay to support your writing and what you are trying to say. Please use MLA citation (in-line too!)
Answer the following questions in this portion of your essay:
What were two topics that you really enjoyed from this semester?
What about each topic grabbed your attention?
Have you explored each topic outside of class?
If so, how? What did you do?
If not, what parts of the topic might you enjoy exploring further? How might you explore them?
What was the most challenging topic to you? Either subject matter, philosophically, ethically, etc%u0432%u0402¦?
How do you feel that this class has shaped your everyday life and how your view and use technology?
CONCLUSION:
Wrap up your paper – summarize it. This section should provide a nice end to your paper.
“Questionnaires,” Interviews with 12 Contemporary Artists, in Art School
(Propositions for the 21st Century). (Steven Madoff, ed., 2009)
“How to Be an Artist by Night,” by Raqs Media Collective, in Art School
(Propositions for the 21st Century). (Steven Madoff, ed., 2009)
ESSAY TOPIC:
Write an essay (600 words, minimum) reflecting on your experience as an art
student. If you are not an art student, adapt this essay to reflect your experience
with whatever degree you are working on.
Step 1: Having considered the multiple perspectives expressed in the above
readings, which of these resonates the most for you (discuss at least 2 specific
examples) – explain why they are of interest to you (do they parallel your own
experiences, do they represent points of view or experiences you had not
previously considered?).
Step 2: Offer your own answers to the questions asked in the Art School
questionnaires that seem relevant to you (you do not have to answer all of them).
Here are some additional questions you may want to consider: Why did you
choose this major? What did you hope to get out of the experience? How is it
going so far? How would you evaluate the program you are in? What do you
hope to be doing in 5 years? In 10 years? How has this program helped to
prepare you to move in that direction?
Read chapter 7 and Answer the following questions:1. Your firm regularly sells to customers in Germany, Poland, Japan, Canada, and Venezuela. How would you evaluate the creditworthiness of firms in each of these countries? How would the credit risk differ in each of these countries? What sources of information would you use? Under what circumstances would you consider selling to firms in these countries without a letter of credit? In which of these countries would you want an American bank to confirm the buyer’s letter of credit? Why? What additional protection does confirming the credit provide?
2. An advising bank presents documents to you for payment. How would you respond to each of the following discrepancies? Explain your answers.
a. The letter of credit calls for an ocean bill of lading. The seller presents a trucker’s bill of lading showing shipment to an ocean port.
b. The sales contract and the letter of credit call for shipment of “Soda Ash Light.” The invoice shows shipment of “Soda Ash Light,” but the bill of lading describes the shipment as “Soda Ash.”
c. The letter of credit calls for shipment of 1,000 kilograms. The invoice shows shipment of an equal amount in pounds.
d. The CIF contract with the letter of credit calls for onboard bill of lading to be dated by December 20. The bill of lading is dated December 20, but the insurance policy is dated December 21.
The professor said Fully discuss all aspects of both problems – including definitions of all legal terms and concepts, and legal analyses of issues. I especially remind you of the independence principle and the rule of strict compliance, and of Exhibit 7.4 (“Common Discrepancies Found in Documentation”).
For this assignment, identify an interview/interrogation concept or concern and write an article about it. The topic is to be completely researched. The article length is dictated by the topic and publisher’s guidelines, but the article must be no less than 1200 words. (Normally 2000 words are required.) This assignment should reflect “critical thought” of your selected topic and should not be a short story on your opinion of a particular topic. Critical thinking is an attempt to train the mind in a self-reflective and self-directed manner. Its purpose is to make thinking clear, precise, accurate, relevant, consistent, and fair. It is open-minded, yet skeptical. No claim is rejected out of hand. Note that the term “critical” refers to performing a critique, which evaluates both strengths and weaknesses in a claim, position, or argument. A critical thinker rigorously applies intellectual standards to both sides of an issue, notwithstanding personal preference.
NOTE: The object of this assignment is to create a scholarly article based on extensive research. The article is not meant to be a short story on your opinion of a particular topic. Any articles that are not written in the required manner will not be accepted. Your article should not be written for a newspaper column commonly known as Letters to the Editor.
Class: Communication Theory SPC 3210
Book: Turner, Lynne H, Richard West. (2014). Introducing Communication Theory- Analysis and Application. Fifth Edition. McGraw-Hill Education. ISBN 978-0- 07-353428-2
(I have an e-Text if you need it)
I need a total of 12 logs.
Application Log: After you read a chapter describing a communication theory, you are required to make a specific application of the theory to your own life and experience. Write 1-2 paragraphs about it, and post this as a journal entry to the Blackboard. Think of this assignment as a way to find practical value of each theory. What framework does the theory provide to help you understand your or other people%u0432%u0402%u2122s communication practices? What prediction does it make for the future? How can you use this theory and the conceptual tools that it offers? Can it help you to improve or advance your personal life, your relationships, your professional or educational experience, your role in the local or global society? Make sure you post your journal entry before the class where we will be discussing the theory in question. All the late or missing entries will have an effect on your final grade. At the beginning of each class three people will be selected to present their example of a theory application.
1. WEEK 3: Symbolic Interactionism and CMM
2. Read Chapter 6 and 7
%u043F%u201A· Post your blog entry on Cognitive Dissonance
Theory and EVT
3.%u043F%u201A· Read Chapter 8 and 9
%u043F%u201A· Post your blog entry on URT and SET
%u043F%u201A·4. Read Chapter 10 and 11
%u043F%u201A· Post your blog entry on SPT and relational
dialectics
5.%u043F%u201A· Read Chapter 12 and 13
%u043F%u201A· Post your blog entry on Communication Privacy
Management and Social Information Processing
Theory
6.%u043F%u201A· Read Chapter 14 and 15
%u043F%u201A· Post your blog entry on groupthink and
structuration
7.%u043F%u201A· Read Chapter 16 and 17
%u043F%u201A· Post your blog entry on organizational culture
and information
8. Read Chapter 18, 19, and 20
%u043F%u201A· Post your blog entry rhetoric, dramatism, and
narrative paradigm
9. WEEK 12: Uses & Gratifications and Cultivation Theory %u0432%u0402%u0401%u0432%u0402%u0401
10 WEEK 13: Cultural Studies and Media Ecology Theory %u0432%u0402%u0401
11. WEEK 14: Communication Accommodation Theory and Face – Negotiation Theory %u0432%u0402%u0401
12. WEEK 15:Muted Group Theory and Feminist Standpoint Theory
