Day: December 8, 2019

In 2017, one of the biggest cyberattacks ever to occur was caused by the failure of the management and IT staff at a well-known, very large enterprise to take the necessary action to prevent the hacking the personal information of over 800 million customers. The ability of the black hats to penetrate the technology portal at mega-giant Equifax and steal personal information was determined to be the simple failure to apply a patch to fix a known risk referred to as the Apache Struts vulnerability. An alert had been promulgated and the employees at Equifax knew of the vulnerability, and even ran some scans, but never applied the patch that would have prevented the reconnaissance and penetration of the data farm at Equifax. The credit-reporting agency had two months to apply the fix before the cybercriminals began stealing the data.

Discuss

For this assignment, research a recent cybersecurity issue that had a considerable impact on an enterprise.

• Describe in detail the recent cybersecurity issue that you selected.
• How was the enterprise impacted?
• What could have been done to prevent the incident?

Discuss if there was a time in your life when you, like the author of the Metamorphosis, Franz Kafka felt no more significant than a dung beetle. As an extended example, show how universal this theme is by relating the isolation and alienation Gregor Samsa felt to something you, someone you know, or a group of people have gone through.

 

Minimum 150 words. 

Write the following essay:

Compare the descriptions and analysis of the Tulsa Riot by African American newspapers and white newspapers and Oklahoma newspapers with newspapers from other states.  

You must footnote (or endnote) your use of the newspaper sources.

Newspapers need to cited as follows, Title of the Newspaper, date of the newspaper (date accessed by you and what database you used)

Introduction—up to 5 points

Thesis included in introduction—up to 5 points

Three body paragraphs –up to 10 points

A thesis for each body paragraph—up to 10 points

Examples to demonstrate thesis

One example in the paragraph—up to 3 points

Two examples in the paragraph—up to 6 points

Three examples in the paragraph—up to 12 points

Four or more examples in the paragraph—up to 18 points

Conclusion—up to 5 points

Writing Style –up to 10 points

Appropriate citations of up to 6 sources—up to 5 points

Appropriate citations of up to 12 sources—up to 10 points

Appropriate citations of up to 18 sources—up to 15 points

Each body paragraph beyond three—up to 10 points per paragraph

Each body paragraph with a thesis beyond three—up to 10 points per paragraph

As you explore the various cultures within the military, you may wonder how some of the differences affect the overall culture of the military. How do these differences influence the identity, roles, stressors, and needs of military personnel? The military has evolved over many years to include a rich ethnically and culturally diverse population. This diversity has led the military to break down stereotypes and create a new “norm” for working as a team despite individual differences.

 

In this Assignment, analyze how distinct cultures can contribute to the larger military culture.

Required Reading

ubin, A., Weiss, E. L., & Coll, J. E. (Eds.). (2013). Handbook of military social work. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.

· Chapter 2, “Military Culture and Diversity” (pp. 21–36)

 

Peer Review Article 

Ledesma, R. (2006). Entrance and exit from the military: reflections from American Indian and Alaska Native veterans. Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work, 15(1/2), 27–53. Retrieved from https://search-ebscohost-com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/login.aspx?direct=true&db=swh&AN=57498&site=eds-live&scope=site

 

The Assignment:

Read the peer-reviewed research that helps to identify two distinct populations within military culture

 

Distinct populations Chosen:

1. American Indian

2. Alaska Native

 

In a 3 to 4-page paper:

· Describe some characteristics of the population.

· Describe how you would approach those cultures as a military social worker.

· Identify strengths and challenges associated with this culture within the military.

· Describe specific social work skills you would need to help clients within these populations.

· Explain the importance of knowing how this population fits within the military culture.

Use APA Format and In Text Citations and References

5-7 Pages/ No Plagiarism

You have just attended a manager’s meeting about establishing self-directed, high-performing teams. The company is concerned because some of the managers are having success building self-directed, high-performing teams while others are not. A discussion occurred that identified the characteristics of the successful team-building elements and compared them to those of the managers who have not been successful. This is a situation where those who are struggling need to learn from those who are doing well. The discussions included identifying what could be going wrong and what steps might be taken for success. 

You have been asked to write a research report that summarizes the meeting and offers some recommendations that might be helpful to those managers who are struggling. Specifically, your report must include the following:  

• Identification of the difficulties the managers may be having in establishing self-directed, high-performing teams  
• Identification of the successful characteristic of establishing self-directed, high-performing teams  
• Recommendations for success  
• A designed plan that might help guide the struggling managers and improve negotiation and conflict resolution skills 

Use the Library and Internet to research this topic.

Present your findings as a 5–7-page (body of paper) paper formatted in APA style.

Edit question’s body

Edit question’s attachments

Albert Einstein wrote an essay in 1949, here is the link.   http://monthlyreview.org/2009/05/01/why-socialism/

You all know my background as a stockbroker for over 20 years, it is easy to make the case for capitalism.  Although I disagree with Einstein’s conclusion, he does make some interesting observations and assumptions’.  Please write a 750-word paper using the following questions.  Make sure you write the paper in your own words and if you decide to use a source, make sure you reference the source.  I’m not interest in reading a paper that paraphrases everything.  This paper will automatically be checked for plagiarism.  The paper must be uploaded, no paper will be accepted by email or in paper form. The paper is due on or before December 9th at 11:55 pm.  Do not just answer these questions in a question form ,it must be a written paper. The paper must be uploaded, the tab is labeled writing assignment.   

1:   In Einstein’s view what makes it difficult for the discovery of general laws in economics? 

2:  What phase is Thorstein Veblen referring to with respect to our human development?

3:  In Einstein’s view what is the purpose of socialism? What if any problems might this cause in capitalism?

4:  In Einstein’s view man is in what two states simultaneously is constantly in?

5:  In Einstein’s view what is the abstract meaning of society?   

6:  Is it possible in Einstein’s opinion that man can be completely independent?

7:  In Einstein’s view what is the real sources of evil?     

8:  If private capital tends to be concentrated in few hands, what potential problems may develop?

9:  In Einstein’s view what is the most crippling evil of capitalism? 

10:  In addition to your skills, education and productivity, what else is your income predicated on?  

Every family needs to buy groceries. Imagine you have a budget of $150 and need to feed a family of four for 7 days. Create a grocery list that details the items and quantities you will need to purchase to meet these demands. Use that grocery list to estimate your family’s weekly grocery bill. How did your results from the Show What You Know diagnostic reflect an understanding, or lack of understanding, about estimation? How has your understanding changed this week?

Meghan post

For my study, I am conducting research on the idea that English language learner educators struggle to find creative ways to encourage language learning, as well as, meet the grade level Common Core standards.My research synthesis began with patiently identifying sources that were applicable to my topic of study, and taking time to identify the reliability of each of those sources. 

   As I continued conducting my research synthesis, I found that I was trying too hard to find articles that agreed with my problem statement. I wasn’t researching and identifying varying viewpoints on the problem, and I was coming up short with research because of this. The goal is to synthesize findings from multiple viewpoints, sources, and research studies; in order to conduct a thoroughly developed literature review. As  Gall, Gall, and Borg (2015) mentioned , “educators should combine research-based generalizations, research from related areas, and their own professional judgment based on firsthand experience to develop specific practices and make adjustments as necessary.” (p.75)

    After reading this and going back and re-reading information on good literature reviews, I was able to adjust my thinking and begin to better identify studies of practice that not only perceived my topic of study as a real problem in the field of education, but also studies where the researchers posed perspectives that contrasted. Through the reading of these comparative and contradictory research studies, I was better able to see my research problem from different viewpoint, and begin to build a basis for my literature review. 

Jessica post

Despite the prevalence of zero-tolerance policies over the last few decades, research continues to show that they may not be effective. When middle school teachers were encouraged to adopt positive approaches toward discipline, which emphasize trust-building and empathy, teacher-student relationships improved—and suspensions dropped by half.

There is increasing concern about rising discipline citations in K–12 schooling and a lack of means to reduce them. Predominant theories characterize this problem as the result of punitive discipline policies (e.g., zero-tolerance policies), teachers’ lack of interpersonal skills, or students’ lack of self-control or social–emotional skills. By contrast, the present research examined teachers’ mindsets about discipline. A brief intervention aimed at encouraging an empathic mindset about discipline halved student suspension rates over an academic year. This intervention, an online exercise, can be delivered at near-zero marginal cost to large samples of teachers and students. These findings could mark a paradigm shift in society’s understanding of the origins of and remedies for discipline problems.

Cynthia post

The problem of practice that I researched was whether English language learners (ELLs) are being misplaced into special education. The first two articles that I read, Eligibility for special education in elementary school: The role of diverse language experiences by Yamasaki and Luk (2018) and Disentangling language differences from disability: A case study of district-preservice collaboration by Brown and Ault (2015) agree that this a problem. As I continued to research most of the research agree that this a problem and one that will continue as the number of ELLs in schools continues to grow. The research showed patterns that exist with this problem and two stood out. One was the assessments being used to place students and the other teacher’s education. Out of these patterns rose two solutions. The first is to use multiple assessments not just standardized tests to determine if a student has a learning disability (Farnsworth, 2018). The second was that professional development for teachers needs to increased especially in how to tell the difference between true disabilities and language acquisition difficulties  (Umansky et al., 2017). By increasing professional education and using better assessments will allow students to get the services they need to be successful.

Choose one of the following options to complete your assignment.

1. Discuss what the Enlightenment was and include Francis Bacon, Isaac Newton, and John Locke and their philosophies as examples.

2. What were the causes of the French Revolution? Why did a revolution occur in France? What accounts for the dramatic differences between the Glorious Revolution and the French Revolution?

3. Describe how the Industrial Revolution dramatically altered the social and economic landscape of Europe. Explain how the Industrial Revolution altered the way individuals worked. Discuss why it has been called the “industrious revolution.” Give some examples of new technology during this time.

4. Discuss how the Boxer Rebellion began, who was involved, and how Europeans responded to the conflict. Explain how the Boxer Rebellion highlighted European vulnerability.

5. Analyze the ways in which the First World War was a “total war.” Why was it a war of attrition? What tensions had been building up in Europe before 1914 that made war almost inevitable? What, if anything, could have been done to avoid the war?  

6. Explore the rise of Winston Churchill or Franklin D. Roosevelt to power and the characteristics of Churchill’s leadership. Trace his career including involvement in World War I.

7. What was the Cold War? Describe at least 3 events. Examples include Berlin Wall, Cuban Missile Crisis, and Bay of Pigs.

8. Globalization: Discuss how this has impacted the world and individual countries. Include a discussion of the Internet Revolution and technology.

 

 

Writing Assignment Two asks that you prepare a PowerPoint, Prezi, or Wix website to discuss a topic from Chapters 9-16.  There are instructions in the Learning Module on how to prepare the presentations.

1. Include at least three primary and three secondary sources from the Learning Modules and the Valencia Online library. Include at least one historical newspaper (New York Times historical database in library) and two academic journals from the library. (See primary and secondary sources in Learning Module). 
2. References cannot include the textbook, films, reference materials such as encyclopedias, and non-academic website.
3. Include citations and a reference list. You should use APA Writing Style. Your assignment should be a minimum of 1000 words and include at least 8 images. Word count can be included on the Notes section or slides can be dedicated to passages. DO NOT submit an additional Word document.
4. The word count cannot include the reference list and title page.

 

I. Tips for your assignment: 

1. The assignment topic must be from the topic list in the Unit Assignment Module
2. Include Introduction and Conclusion paragraphs
3. Remember the word count. Your assignment cannot just be images
4. Use images to help add interest to your presentation
5. Include media – maps, photos, video (links or embedded)
6. Ask questions if you need help!

II. Presentation Options:

1. Powerpoint: The Powerpoint can be formatted how you like, but please meet word and image requirements. Some students include the text on the slides, others use the “Notes” section.

2. Prezi: Use the free version of Prezi to create your presentation. Be sure to make it “public” after you complete it. Here is a helpful link on how to get started.  (Links to an external site.)

3. Wix: Another option is to create a website. Please see the assignment instructions for more information. 

III. Source Requirements:

1. One New York Times Article – Found ONLY through the Library database. Newyorktimes.com not permitted. The database contains articles from 1851 – the article should be from your event date. If it is after that time period, it is a secondary source. 

2. Two Academic Journals– Found ONLY through the Valencia Library. I recommend using ProQuest.

3. Six or more Images – Images can be found through Public Domain. Although you may not use Wikipedia for research, the images found there are public domain. These should be cited, sometimes Wiki Media has the citations available.

4. Academic Websites – Three secondary sources are required (two need to be journal articles.) You can use three journal articles or use one academic website. Look for academic websites – these include Universities (articles by professors and not students), Museums (Smithsonian, Holocaust Museum, and other known institutions), Library of Congress, and the National Archives.

5. Primary Sources: Google your topic with +Primary sources. Gutenberg.org has original books and documents, Library of Congress, Fordham Internet Sourcebook

6. DO NOT USE: Encyclopedias, the textbook, popular films, books that are directed toward middle and high school, history.com, biography.com

7. Ask a Librarian: This is a free service for all students and should be utilized throughout your undergraduate careers. You can also call or visit the librarian at your campus.

 

For this Discussion Board, students are first asked to read the article “Fraternities and Sexual Assault on Campus,” “The Undetected Rapist,” and this article Why Naked Pictures Aren’t Harmful. 

 

https://www.alternet.org/2013/10/why-naked-pictures-arent-harmless/

 

In the thread title: [Features of American Society that Attribute to Sexual Assault]

• What features of American society attribute to the epidemic of sexual assault?
• Why isn’t more of this behavior treated as deviant?
• What are some ways in which we can change “rape culture?”

This Discussion Board will be graded.