Define Mail Merge and its use. List at least three types of mail merge documents you can create using the Mail Merge task pane in Word. Describe how to use mail merge to send a letters to those on a mailing list? Also, read and respond to AT LEAST 2 other students to show that you have learned and can also appreciate what they are describing.
Day: January 20, 2020
Debate Speech Outline (Must Be Typed)Requirements:Minimum of five sources at least one is non-electronic (meaning information source is a book, magazine, or newspaper that originated in a print format) and one must be a video source.Bibliography page in MLA Format Follows outline given belowCorrect in-text citations with use of quotes, paraphrase or summaryPoints to RememberUse MLA parenthetical citations for source information (Alexander 51).Use parallel structure in outline.oEx. I. School uniforms create a safe academic environment. (Subject, verb, idea)A.Increasing gang violence has caused…(participial phrase)B.Eliminating social distinction…(participial phrase)II. Mandated apparel eliminates economic status basedon clothing (Subject, verb, …)A. With the introduction of ______________, (introductory clause)B. By the year 2008, (introductory clause)Title:I.IntroductionA.Attention Getter (Question, Startling/Interesting Statistic, Startling Statement, Anecdote, Quotation, etc.)B.Claim: Your position andreasons (2-3Main Ideas that support your position)II.First Main Idea/Point that supports your argument. USE TRANSITIONAL PHRASES and powerful/appropriate vocabulary.A.First example illustrating point 1 (Include Source)B.Second example illustrating point 1 (Include Source)C.Third example illustrating point 1 (Include Source)D.Optional ExamplesE.Concluding thought for this point. Reconnect to claim.III.Second Main Idea/Point that supports your argument. USE TRANSITIONAL PHRASES and powerful/appropriate vocabulary.A.First example illustrating point 2 (Include Source)B.Second example illustrating point 2 (Include Source)C.Third example illustrating point 2 (Include Source)D.Optional examplesE.Concluding thought for this point. Reconnect to claim. IV.Third and STRONGEST Main Idea that supports your argument. USE TRANSITIONAL PHRASES and powerful/appropriate vocabulary.A.First example illustrating point 3 (Include Source)B.Second example illustrating point 3 (Include Source)C.Third example illustrating point 3 (Include Source)D.Optional examplesE.Concluding thought for this point. Reconnect to claim
V.4thMain Idea (optional). Follow format listed above.VI.CounterargumentA.Anticipate objections. B.Establish common ground but immediately use transition to counter argueC.Support position with evidenceD.Restate your three strongest points and explain why your argument is correct despite the opposition (keep appropriate tone!).VII.Power ConclusionA.Restate claimB.Impact your reader by asking a question, challenging the reader, adding a powerful summary statement, restate the importance of the topic, paint a picture of what the world will be like in the future (in relation to your topic, etc.)Four Person Team Debate FormatThe debate will consist of 2 4 student teams, affirmative and negative.Stance will be decided by a coin toss a beginning of debateEach team will have 4debaters. Twodebaterswill delivera prepared constructive speech, two will deliver an extemporaneous rebuttal speech, and all will assist in answering the cross examination questions from the student audience. The constructive speech should be 4-6 minutes long. There will be 10minutes cross examination time after the constructive speeches have been given.Questions will be asked fromthe student audience. The rebuttal speech should be between 3 and 5 minutes long. Each team will have five minutes to prepare the rebuttal speech.The student audience will write down at least 5 questions for either team, members will be able to ask their questions during the cross examination period and select an overall winner after the rebuttal speeches have been given.Speaking Schedule:#1 Affirmative Debater’s Constructive Speech (4-6 minutes)#1 Negative Debater’s Constructive Speech (4-6 minute)#2 Affirmative Debater’s Constructive Speech (4-6 minutes)#2 Negative Debater’s Constructive Speech (4-6 minutes)** Audience Questioning ** (10 minutes)** Brief preparation time for rebuttal speeches ** (5 minutes)#3 Negative Debater’s Rebuttal Speech(3-5 minutes)#3 Affirmative Debater’s Rebuttal Speech (3-5 minutes)#4 Negative Debater’s Rebuttal Speech (3-5 minutes)#4 Affirmative Debater’s Rebuttal Speech (3-5 minutes)
Imagine you are a service-disabled veteran and made your hobby of building model airplanes into a small
business that produces very small remote control aircrafts capable of long sustained flights. You are
ready to reply to a U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Schedules solicitation.
Write a six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you:
1. Describe the electronic submission process and the security measures present in this approach.
Analyze the advantages over classic paper solicitations.
2. Analyze whether or not your company has as much of a chance of having its bid accepted as a
much larger corporation (e.g., Boeing) does. Support your analysis.
3. Speculate on how you would negotiate during the contract award process once your solicitation is
accepted.
4. Determine the value of your most favored customer or class of customers to GSA. Analyze its
impact on your small business.
5. Compare and contrast the advantages of being a small company over being a lager firm (e.g.,
Boeing) in terms of contract administration and management.
6. Assess the different marketing methods used to market to the federal government. Select three
(3) most effective methods you would use to market your product or service to the U.S.
government. Provide a rationale for your selection.
7. Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites
do not qualify as quality resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
This course requires use of new Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The format is different than
other Strayer University courses. Please take a moment to review the SWS documentation for
details.
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all
sides; citations and references must follow SWS or school-specific format. Check with your
professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the students name, the professors
name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in
the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Examine the Federal Supply Schedule program.
Assess the different marketing methods used to market to the federal government.
Compare the support programs available to small-business contractors.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in contract administration and
management.
Write clearly and concisely about contract administration and management using proper writing
mechanics.
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and
language and writing skills, using the following rubric.
Preparing a formal Presentation
For week’s 3 and 4, you will be using a presentation software package to create a short training or informational presentation. The purpose of this project is to both develop and then highlight your skills with using presentation software. The presentation you prepare should be applicable to your existing business, church, or social organization. The instructions for the PowerPoint presentation are as follows:
Begin by choosing a project for which you have some familiarity and for which there may be a need at your current place of employment, church, or social organization. Make certain you have permission from your company or organization to create and publish this presentation with APUS. Choose a subject for your presentation that is of interest to you and for which you have some knowledge. Here are five possible ideas for projects, however, if you have a need within your organization, feel free to follow that track.
1.A company overview presentation. The purpose of this presentation could be to introduce your company to a vendor, distributor, investor, or potential employee. Seek to complete this project under the guidance of someone who potentially could use your presentation.
2.A presentation that proposes (a) a change in policy or procedure, equipment acquisitions, (b) the acquisition of a piece of equipment, or (c) an addition of manning to accomplish some objective.
3.An instructional presentation regarding a new methodology being initiated in your division, group, or area of responsibility
4.A presentation that informs some group about a change in benefits, company policy, or human resource procedures.
5.An overview presentation regarding a fundraiser you are proposing for an organization with which you are involved.
Step 1: Develop an outline for your PowerPoint presentation. If you would like your instructor to review your outline, send it by email and I will be glad to look it over and offer ideas for content and organization. An example of a presentation outline is as follows–be sure that your outline has 3 main points with examples under each main point.
Company Overview: Primary products and/or services, markets served, company history, statistics on the company (these can be fictional if company policy does not allow the actual numbers of employees, sales, etc. to be published), locations. Include photos of the location, products, customers, maps of regions or locations of manufacturing, distribution, service, etc.
Insert Photos of <services or products> into the slides look for company photos that you can get permission to use, or find art on the internet (see hyperlinks below
An organizational chart of the management team by the major and minor departments in the location and a brief description of the departments
A statement of major company policies (HEPA, Equal Employment, attendance, sick days, etc.)
Explanation of benefits, pay periods, etc.
Any additional information you believe important to a new employee
Consult at least 5 external sources to create the content for your presentation. Be sure to include a references slide.
Step 2: Choose a Theme, Font, and select the page designs for section-break slides, content slides, closing slides, etc.
Step 3: Insert content developed in Step 1 (the outline). Allow room in each slide for photos, graphs, tables, charts, etc.
Step 4: Insert photos, charts, tables, graphs, clipart, etc.
Step 5: Create notes at the bottom of each slide to use as guidelines for the presentation narrative you will add in step 7
Step 6: Add audio to the presentation. Use your notes at the bottom of each slide as a guideline for your narration. Consider using free software such as htttp://www.screencastomatic.com to record your presentation.
Step 7: Submit assignment 6 to the cloud AND submit your video link if applicable.
The slide presentation must include all of the following elements:
A minimum of 20 and a maximum of 30 content slides (excluding section header or introduction slides)
A slide background theme that benefits the presentation
Slide numbers
Strategically used photos, clip art, and/or graphics
At least one table, one chart or graph, creative use of SmartArt, and one or more bullet lists
An audio track where you narrate through each slide
Transitions inserted for the final presentation
A References slide with at least 5 sources cited
This is the sixth project that you will submit as an assignment and then, during weeks 7 and 8, will insert into your e-portfolio. Save this project using the following naming convention: JSmith_Weeks3&4_Project 6.
Opensource photos can be obtained at:
Istockphotos
Pixabay photos
Free Stock Photos at Pixels
The Case Assignment for this course will be an application of the below concepts explored to a family you know well. Details can be fabricated if necessary. Use initials to identify members. This is a clinical, objective, observational analysis of the family system, explained in a third-person narrative.
Please read attachment for more instructions.
Start this discussion forum by searching the internet for authoritative references regarding formal instructional presentations. Discuss some or all of the following: (a) Length, (b) use of PowerPoint slides, (c) do’s and don’t’s of an effective presentation, and (d) effective slide design. For this posting, cite a minimum of 2 resources that support your findings
1. From the following styles we have studied so far this semester, determine which type of poem you will write:
Chosen poem type:
Elegy: An elegy is a poem that laments or meditates on the passing or death of something or someone of value. Another way to define it is a lyric poem with a formal style and serious tone that focuses on the subject of loss or death.
Note: Read the poem Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard by Thomas Gray and use it as an example of how to write an elegy.
2. Follow the guidelines below, and use the rubric below to create your own poem.
3. Length requirement: 500 words+
4. Use the characteristics included with the poetic styles above to be sure you are including the appropriate details.
5. Indicate which style of poetry youve chosen in your documents name or title.
Read and analyze the case, answer the questions, and prepare a report.
DO NOT COPY THE CASE! Include only your answers. Put a header containing your name and Communication of Patient Information. Put your reference (s) at the end of the report. The report content should be at least 2 pages, double spaced, Times New Roman 12 pt. font.
Include this reference:
Buchbinder, S. and Shanks, N. (2017). Introduction to Health Care Management, 3rd ed. Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett.
Understanding by Design is one method for designing curriculum. The UbD framework is used when developing curriculum maps, unit plans, and daily lesson plans. Educators who consider learning theories in their planning, can best determine assessment types and rich learning experiences to meet the desired learning outcomes.
This presentation is meant to be professional development that could be used for teachers who want to know more about the purpose of UbD and how to implement UbD in their curriculum development.
Create a 12-15 slide presentation to include title slide, reference slide and presenters notes on how to create a UbD lesson aligned to the learning theory you identify with most. Consider choosing one of the learning theories identified in Topic 1.- LEARNER CENTERED IDEOLOGY
Use 3-5 scholarly references to support UbD and the learning theory you chose.
Include a 250-500 word reflection on the importance of UbD and how it aligns with the learning theory you chose.
PLEASE USE POWERPOINT TO MAKE THE SLIDES
Read and analyze the 3 cases. Answer the questions in all 3 cases and prepare a report. DO NOT COPY THE CASES! Include only your answers in the report. Include your reference(s) at the end of the report. The report content should be at least 3 pages, double spaced, Times New Roman 12 pt. font.
Include referece:
Pozgar, G. D. (2019). Legal aspects of health care administration. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
