January 11, 2020 | Refined Essay

Proactive Versus Reactive Approaches

January 11, 2020 1 Comment Law

Answer the essay questions below in a Word document. When you are ready to submit the essays, go to the Dropbox and select Unit 9: Assignment. Please refer to the Calendar for the exact date that essay submission closes.

Serial murder requires both a reactive and proactive investigative approach. Discuss both the reactive and proactive approaches in depth. Identify sources of information (such as databases) and how these are important in each approach from an investigative point of view. Support your position with facts gathered from outside sources.

In addition to fulfilling the specifics of the assignment, you must also meet the following criteria:

The essay should be 34 pages
Double-spaced and in a 12-point font
Viewpoint and purpose should be clearly established and sustained
Assignment should follow the conventions of Standard American English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.)
Writing should be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful
Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics
Appropriate citation style should be followed

Describe How That Development Can Influence Policy To Solve A Specific Problem

January 11, 2020 4 Comments Information Systems

There were several important themes in chapter 1. Here are a few quotes:

Policy-making and its subsequent implementation is necessary to deal with societal problems. (Janssen, 2015)

Policy-making is driven by the need to solve societal problems and should result in interventions to solve these societal problems. (Janssen, 2015)

Examples of societal problems are unemployment, pollution, water quality, safety, criminality, well-being, health, and immigration. (Janssen, 2015)

Select one of the above or any developments in chapter 1 and describe how that development can influence policy to solve a specific problem.

Use class materials or open web credible resources for this discussion. (Maximum 150 words, initial post latest by Thursday). References and in-text citations must be APA compliant. Please, respond substantially to a minimum of two colleagues’ posts.

Sociology Scavenger Hunt

January 11, 2020 5 Comments Social Science

Scavenger Hunt

Part I: Review the course syllabus to answer the following questions:

1. Which of the following statements about quizzes is/are TRUE (highlight or bold the correct answer)?

a. The instructor will drop your two lowest quiz scores at the end of the quarter.

b. You can make up quizzes if you have a legitimate reason.

c. You have as much time as you want to complete the quizzes.

d. All of the above are true.

e. None of the above is true.

2. When is the Mid-Quarter Self-Assessment due?

3. What will be the late deduction for a student who posts the Mid-Quarter Self-Assessment at 9pm on the day after it is due? At 9pm two days after it is due?

4. What is the penalty for collaborating on quizzes?

5. Canvas supports the use of the mobile app to take quizzes on smart phones.

a. True

b. False

Part II: Review the materials found in the Course Resources Module to help you complete the following tasks:

1. Go to your account settings (left-hand side of your screen) and check your profile. Make sure your email address is correct. Capture a picture of it and paste it into this document here.

Hint: To capture a picture of your screen click the PrtScn button on your computer (usually the upper right-hand corner) to copy the image. Then past the image as usual. If you are having trouble figuring out how to use the print screen function on your computer, I suggest you Google it J

2. Go to the Notifications link (note: you still should be in the accounts area to see this link). Click on the link and make any desired adjustments. Once you have made your adjustments, capture the image on your screen and paste it here.

3. From off-campus go to the campus library home page. Click on MyUW in the upper right-hand corner. Use your UW NET ID to log in (if you do not have a UW NET ID, set one up by following the link that says Need a UW Net ID?). Once you have logged in, capture the image on your screen and paste it below (your username must appear in the screen shot and you must be on the MyUW page to earn credit for this task!).

4. Construct an email to your instructor (using the guidelines from How to Email a Professor) indicating that you have completed the scavenger hunt and take a screen shot of it (you do not need to send it).

5. Save this assignment using the file naming conventions specified on the syllabus and submit it.

You can find the instructions for the Scavenger Hunt here:Scavenger Hunt

Actions

Rubric

Scavenger Hunt RubricScavenger Hunt RubricCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDemonstrates understanding of quiz policies1.0 ptsFull Marks0.0 ptsNo Marks1.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCorrectly identifies due date1.0 ptsFull Marks0.0 ptsNo Marks1.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCorrectly applies late policy to two scenarios1.0 ptsFull Marks0.5 ptsPartial credit0.0 ptsNo Marks1.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCorrectly identifies policy regarding quiz collaboration1.0 ptsFull Marks0.0 ptsNo Marks1.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUnderstands Canvas recommendations on smart phone usage1.0 ptsFull Marks0.5 ptsPartial credit0.0 ptsNo Marks1.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeChecks and captures email address in Canvas1.0 ptsFull Marks0.5 ptsPartial credit0.0 ptsNo Marks1.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeChecks and captures notifications in Canvas1.0 ptsFull Marks0.5 ptsPartial Credit0.0 ptsNo Marks1.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSuccessfully logs in to MyUW page and captures it.1.0 ptsFull Marks0.5 ptsPartial credit0.0 ptsNo Marks1.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSends email to instructor using professional email protocol1.0 ptsFull Marks0.5 ptsPartial credit0.0 ptsNo Marks1.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFollows naming convention for assignment1.0 ptsFull Marks0.0 ptsNo Marks1.0 pts
Total Points: 10.0

Reflect On Your First Quarter At LACM And Specifically On Your Performance In GE 100

January 11, 2020 4 Comments English

TopicFor the final exam, I’d like you to reflect on your first quarter at LACM and specifically on your performance in GE 100. Because a reflection is inherently subjective, in order to grade you, I am asking that you cover the points below. You may add anything else you like.

The response should be not less than three (3) pages, typed, double spaced, Times New Roman 12 point font.
(Pages 259-263 in the Norton Field Guild offers some ideas as to how to structure a reflection.)

+What has been your greatest accomplishment (what are you most proud of this quarter)?
+What has been your greatest challenge this quarter?
+In which areas of writing would you like to improve?
+What are you future goals with writing?
+How might your future writing goals interplay with your goals in the music business?

answer for the question: What I am most proud of in this semester is that I have learned some standard composition formats and also know how to analyze articles. I also improved in writing, learned a lot of words to write, and learned something about the format and content of poetry.The biggest challenge is that my English level is not very high, so I need to improve my grammar, and I also need to think hard and have a deeper understanding. Sometimes I have some difficulties in listening to the class, but my friends help me.I have improved a lot in this area of thinking and have learned a lot of words and ideas.I think in the future in the industry I will write some reports on songs and also some lyrics.I also write some lyrics in poetry, especially in English.I hope that my writing goal in the future is to use this language as my first language and improve my writing with more knowledge.

The response should be not less than three (3) pages, typed, double spaced, Times New Roman 12 point font.

Annotated Bibliography 2 Pages

January 11, 2020 1 Comment Architecture and Design

Film: Good Will Hunting

Introduction

An annotated bibliography is your works cited list, with added information for each source. In addition to the citation, each annotation should include a concise summary of and evaluation of each of the sources. Each annotation should be a strong paragraph (about 150 words), double spaced. The annotations should be alphabetized by citation, just as you would alphabetize your works cited.

Directions

NOTE: You will work on this assignment individually, but once you have completed it, you will share it with your group
Before you begin the assignment, click on Unit 4 Resources and read all of the materials about the Annotated Bibliography. Also review carefully “How to Get Started With Your Film Research”.
Create an MLA formatted Annotated Bibliography that lists and annotates FIVE scholarly and/or critical articles on the film you are writing about. One of the five sources may be a scholarly article on the film; another may be an article that discusses the American Dream in general but it must to be relevant to Dream’s portrayal in your film; yet another article may be a credible film review.
NOTE: You may NOT have more than TWO film review sources. Make sure you review your sources carefully to be sure they are credible!
(Note: you will also cite your film but that will not be counted as your required five source.
Submit the Annotated Bibliography in the group forum to share with your peers.

Purpose

This assignment will help you to analyze, summarize, and evaluate various types of research material.

Grading

I will evaluate this assignment to see if the chosen sources are substantial, pertinent and credible; if they are in the correct MLA format; and if the annotations demonstrate effective critical research evaluation. (50 points)

Annotated Bibliography

What is an annotated bibliography?

An annotated bibliography is your works cited list, with added information for each source. In addition to the citation, each annotation should include a concise summary of and evaluation of each of the sources. Each annotation should be a strong paragraph (about 150 words), double spaced. The annotations should be alphabetized by citation, just as you would alphabetize your works cited.

Why write an annotated bibliography?

As you must know, when researching sources for a research paper, one of the key steps in the process of research is to evaluate a source to see whether it is relevant to the ideas you intend to develop, so that you can use it to support your ideas. Otherwise the source would be irrelevant. The annotated bibliography is a formal, expanded version of this source evaluation.

Writing an annotated bibliography can help you gain a good perspective on what is being said about your topic. By reading and responding to a variety of sources on a topic, you’ll start to see what the issues are, and what people are arguing about. Just collecting sources for a bibliography is useful, but when you have to write annotations for each source, you’re forced to read and evaluate each source more carefully.

What is the process to build an annotated bibliography?

Determine your argument/theme/key idea. For instance, in this upcoming essay, you already know that you will need sources that will show you how the film you are working with relates to the idea of the American Dream. Tip: You may not find any sources that use this term explicitly, but it may implicitly suggest ideas that relate to thisconcept.
After you find a relevant source, readwhat it say and takes critical notes. This is what you will include in your notes/explanation:
Summarize briefly what the article/reviewis about.
Determine how it hints at or suggests the concept of the American Dream.
Jot down some ideas of how this source may supportsome key ideas in your own essay.

What does an annotation look like?
The THREE Parts of an Annotation:

Cite: Provide relevant publication information in MLA format.

Summarize: What are the main arguments? What is the point of this book or article? What topics are covered? If someone asked what this article/book is about, what would you say? The lengths of your sources will determine how detailed your summary is.

Evaluate: Once you’ve summarized the source, consider how it fits into your research. How is this source helpful to you? How does this source fit into your research project? Has it changed how you think about your topic?

NOTE: When you write your essay, you will use ONLY the citations in your Works Cited NOT the annotations. The annotations are only for your benefitto help you evaluate your sources. Also, you will change the title of the document from Annotated Bibliography to Works Cited.

Help with formatting an Annotated Bibliography

Sociology Academic Goals

January 11, 2020 3 Comments Social Science

Academic Goals

Objectives: Reflect on academic strengths and areas for improvement; identify course specific learning outcomes that you wish to focus on.

Answer each of the following questions (a minimum of 100 words for each question):

Note: Please consider very general academic skills for questions 1 & 2. Some skills that you might consider include: reading, test-taking, persistence, writing, seeking additional information, critical thinking, time management etc.

1. Identify one academic skill at which you excel. How do you think you developed this academic skill?

2. Identify one academic skill that you would like to improve this quarter. Why did you choose this skill? Identify at least one strategy that you could use to develop this particular skill this quarter.

3. Review the course learning outcomes found on the syllabus. Identify 2-3 course specific outcomes (from the bulleted lists) that you hope to focus on this quarter.

Note: Do not select college wide learning outcomes such as Think critically, creatively and reflectively (the entire college is working on those). Rather, select from the bulleted course specific learning outcomes found underneath the college wide learning outcomes (e.g. Demonstrate ability to find and evaluate sociological information in general and scholarly sources with instructor and librarian support).

Why did you choose these particular outcomes? What actions do you think you will need to take in order to achieve them?

See grading rubric below

Grading Rubric

Criterion

Developed

Emerging

Absent

Identifies current strengths and explains how they were developed.

3.5

Identifies at least one area for improvement and offers concrete steps for improving.

3.5

Selects 2-3 course specific learning outcomes to focus on and indicates why these outcomes are important.

3.5

Total

Resolution

January 11, 2020 1 Comment Engineering

The third part of the course project gives you the opportunity to engage in the last two stages of the negotiation process. The first stages of negotiation are preparation and information sharing. The last two stages relate to the problem solving (or the actual bargaining processes) and the completion (resolution) of the negotiated outcome. Additionally, you will be gaining insight into your authentic self in the negotiation process, practicing behaviors for building greater other awareness, and refining your use of negotiation tools. Please remember that this should be the same negotiation you discussed in the W3 Project.

Problem-Solving and Resolution

Tasks:

Begin this segment of your final project with a one- or two-paragraph introduction that summarizes the negotiation scenario, purpose, participants, and two or three key points from the preparation and information sharing that would help someone who has not read anything about the project develop a basic grasp of what is happening.
Provide a one- to two-page evaluation of the structural components of the negotiation event.
- For example, describe where the negotiation occurred, how long it lasted, who actually participated, and how each of those factors might have impacted the negotiation.
- Include an analysis of how you might arrange the structural pieces differently in future negotiations (e.g., what you learned that you can apply to future negotiations) to provide greater advantage or produce a more positive negotiated outcome.
Provide a three- to four-page analysis of the negotiation process that happened.
- What were the initial positions?
- How did interests and the BATNAs influence the negotiation process and the final outcome?
- What cultural and communication elements were present?
- What barriers or problems emerged? How were they addressed?
- What was the climate of the negotiations? What were the strategies, tactics, and styles evident in the negotiation?
- What countermeasures were evident?
- How did all of these types of considerations impact the bargaining process?
- How might you approach the problem-solving stage differently in future negotiations (e.g., what you learned that you can apply to future negotiations) to provide greater advantage or produce a more positive negotiated outcome?
Provide a one- to two-page description of the final outcome of the negotiation.
- Include an assessment of the outcome for each party (e.g., was it a win for each party?). Provide rationale and evidence.
- Provide an appraisal of any other outcomes that were considered and how those outcomes might have changed each party’s assessment of the negotiated settlement.
Finally, summarize the entire negotiation case study learning experience in one to two pages.
- How do you assess your own performance as a strategic negotiator?
- What principles have you outlined that you will apply the next time you “do” a negotiation?
- What did you learn about your authentic self? How have you changed?
- What tools have you gained? Be sure to use course concepts and terminology in your summary.

**Please include a conclusion paragraph

***Assignment is 7-10 page

Title:Negotiation

Author:Roy J. Lewicki; David M. Saunders; Bruce Barry

Edition:7

Publisher:McGraw-Hill Higher Education

ISBN:9780078029448

Aggression Power Point

January 11, 2020 1 Comment Psychology

The general aggression model is the most widely accepted model of aggression. In order to understand the general aggression model, it is very important to understand the components of the model; the factors (e.g., person, situation, social encounters) that serve as component parts of the whole model.

For this task, you will reflect on what you have learned about the various social psychological theories of aggression this week.

Select three components of the General Aggression Model (e.g., components part of person factors, situation factors, or social encounters), then create a PowerPoint presentation where your goal is to teach how each explains aggression.

1. Use the three components to prepare slides that discuss what you believe best explains why people become aggressive.

2. Prepare slides that discuss at least three assumptions that these components would make about the definition of aggression. Present an argument about whether you find that these assumptions are, in fact, in line with the definition/assumptions that you had of aggression before you started the course?

a. If so, what have you learned new?

b. If not, how has this model helped to enhance your assumptions of aggression? How?

Incorporate appropriate animations, transitions, and graphics as well as speaker notes for each slide. The speaker notes may be comprised of brief paragraphs or bulleted lists.

Support your presentation with at least two scholarly resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources may be included.

Length: 12-15 slides (with a separate reference slide)

Notes Length: 100-150 words for each slide

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January 11, 2020 2 Comments Geography

Write an opening post of about 350 words comparing Hurricane Florence (August 2018) and Hurricane Harvey (August 2017) the two extremely destructive Atlantic hurricanes that struck the Caribbean and Gulf Coast regions of the USA. Write a short summary of the events, brief details of disaster, the effect on human or animal life, and what this event means for the future, or anything else that seems appropriate or applicable to the class and the report. You must also include any references you used (website, magazine, URL).

Amanda

January 11, 2020 6 Comments Business & Finance

Option #1: The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

Evaluate the performance of NAFTA. Using the concepts learned through this course, apply the theories and concepts of global economics to evaluate the following:

Trace the historical performance of the U.S. and either the Canadian or Mexican economies since NAFTA passed.
Identify industries that have grown since NAFTA, and industries that have shrunk since NAFTA, in each country.
Describe how NAFTA is a free trade agreement.
Describe how NAFTA is not a free trade agreement.
Provide your own recommendations for beneficial changes to NAFTA. Specify from which countrys point of view the changes would be beneficial.

Your final paper must be 8-10 pages long, not including the title and references pages. It must cite a minimum of ten peer-reviewed or professional sources and be formatted per the APA