Day: September 2, 2020

Discussion Board Post and Responses to Peers

September 2, 2020 Leave a comment APA (edition "APA 6"), Business and Management

Part One: Please respond to this discussion question using 150 words and 1 reference.

Suppose you have graduated with an MBA in Project Management and you have been working on a variety of projects in your current job. Now, you are ready to pursue a certification in Project Management, but you are not sure which one to get.

Visit PMIs certification website at

http://www.pmi.org/certification.aspx#certification-types

You will see several certification options. Select the certification that would most interest you and explain why you chose such a certification.

Part Two: Please respond to each of the answers posted by 2 of your peers using 60 words per response. In your responses, please offer your opinion and ask questions to encourage further discussion.

Peer 1:
After looking at the certifications offered, I would be more inclined PMP and/or the PMI-PBA certification. While my current workload does not involve direct BA work, I do meet with a lot of stakeholders gathering requirements to build reports, dashboards, and any other output I can provide them as a means of showcasing/displaying their data. I feel this cert would be align the most with my current role and future roles that I may have. I also say the PMP cert because as the website deems it, it is the liquid gold of certs for personnel who work on projects and can potentially lead projects. Even if I’m not a direct PM, I would gain the wherewithal to understand all that is going on.

Peer 2:
PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)

I think the PMI-RMP certification would be a great direction for me to take. It not only expands my knowledge base and marketability, but it helps to make my company more money. Having the risk management designation brings value to the services the company can offer. Also having a PMI-RMP saves the company money because with one employee they can cover two job titles.

Now I have to get a job in Project management because I need 24 months of experience before I can sit for the RMP exam. During this covid-19 time, I am currently unemployed and actively looking. This has been a very interested class and given me a lot of perspective into this line of work. I am excited for the next chapter.

python

September 2, 2020 Leave a comment Undergraduate, Websites, web programming

Write a Python program that outputs the numbers from 1 to 100. However, if the
number is divisible by 3, it should output Fizz instead. If the number is divisible by 5,
it should output Buzz instead. If the number is divisible by both 3 and 5, output
Fizzbuzz. An example output for the first 36 numbers would be:
1, 2, Fizz, 4, Buzz, Fizz, 7, 8, Fizz, Buzz, 11, Fizz, 13, 14, Fizz Buzz, 16, 17, Fizz,
19, Buzz, Fizz, 22, 23, Fizz, Buzz, 26, Fizz, 28, 29, Fizz Buzz, 31, 32, Fizz, 34, Buzz,
Fizz, …

Any topic (writer’s choice)

September 2, 2020 Leave a comment APA (edition "APA 7"), Computer Science

Evaluating cybersecurity risk is a daunting task, regardless of business size or primary function. The Ponemon Institue determined in 2017 that 58% of victims in data breaches were small businesses. Research using the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and its Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), this quantitative study will assess the cybersecurity posture of small businesses in Kentucky. By using a NIST designed assessment tool, security framework profiles can be determined based on particular security implementation scenarios and address the lapses in security. NIST based profiles will be assigned to identify opportunities for improving cybersecurity for these small businesse

The Pros and Cons of Using AL

September 2, 2020 Leave a comment APA (edition "APA 6"), Natural science

M7.3 Discussion The Pros and Cons of Using AI
5 5 unread replies. 5 5 replies.

Evaluate

Complete all required readings and viewings in this week’s Study Plan before beginning this assignment.
Initial Post

We have examined a lot of the current and future applications of AI. There are several areas that are particularly prone to concerns about the ethical implications for AI, these include warfare, robotics, criminal justice, health care, and the workforce. These are areas where AI is going to be causing major disruptions to our lives. For this discussion, you will be choosing one of these topic areas to explore for both the positive and negative potentials. 

First: Select one of these topics:

    Warfare
    Robotics
    Criminal justice
    Health care
    Workforce 

Next: Go to the EC Library Resource Guide for NS110 and this module. https://libguides.excelsior.edu/NS110 (Links to an external site.) 

There you will find a collection of resources that you can use to begin researching the pros and cons of your topic. You can also use the resources provided in the module, both required and optional readings. You are encouraged to also do your own research using the EC Library or Google Scholar to locate reliable, objective sources.

Post: Your initial post should fully address each of these points about your chosen topic:

    Clearly articulate how AI is being used now and in the future for your chosen topic.
    Discuss what are the positive aspects of applying AI to your topic.
    Discuss the negative aspects to be considered when applying AI to this topic.
    Summarize your views on how our society should address the concerns raised by the application of AI in your topic, and what you think the future holds for the use of AI in our society. 

Your initial post responding to this assignment should be a podcast of no less than 2 minutes and no longer than 3 minutes. The podcast should provide a professional level of audio that covers the 4 points listed above. 

For your audio presentation, keep in mind the following:

    The audio presentation should be less than two minutes long. If youd prefer to create a video presentation, this is acceptable as well.
    Along with the audio, you need to includea written transcriptof your presentation. This can be copy/pasted into the body of your discussion board post.
    You should also include a list of any references used in your post and audio presentation, using APA format.
    If you are unable to create the audio please contact your instructor for alternative arrangements.

For tips on creating an audio presentation and uploading it to the Canvas discussion board, use these resources: recording and adding mediaPreview the document to a Canvas discussion board and reducing echo for an audio filePreview the document.

Be sure to read the feedback on your own major postings and reply to it throughout the module.
Response to Others

Once you have posted your podcast,you are required to comment on the podcasts of at least two of your classmates. You are asked to select a student whos podcast presents on a different topic than the one you presented to respond to.

Include in your reply:

    The new information you learned and at least one question you have for the author. 
    Critique of the audio quality
    Critique the presentation language 
    Critique the organization of the presentation

Your initial post is due by Thursday at 11:59 PMEST. Your responses are due by Sunday at 11:59 PM EST.
Discussion Guidelines

Always be sure that your posts are respectful, polite, and considerate. Please see the Excelsior policy Guidelines forOnlineInteraction” (Links to an external site.) if you have any questions or concerns.

Remember, when you use a quotation or paraphrase from a source, you must include the correct citation and reference. Using APA style references and in-text citations is VERY important for this course and all your college courses. TheExcelsior Library Citation Tip Sheets and Resources (Links to an external site.)will be a helpful guide.You may also wish to use a citation generator you just insert the information, and it creates the citation in the format you indicate (MLAor APA, for example). Here are 3 citation generators to choose from:

    Citation Machine (Links to an external site.)
    Bibme (Links to an external site.)
    EasyBib (Links to an external site.)

Consult the Discussion Posting Guidefor information about writing your discussion posts. It is recommended that you write your post in a document first. Check your work and correct any spelling or grammatical errors. When you are ready to make your initial post, click on “Reply.” Then copy/paste the text into the message field, and click Post Reply.

This is a post first discussion forum. You must submit your initial post before you can view other students posts. To respond to a peer, click Reply beneath her or his post and continue as with an initial post.
Evaluation

This discussion will be graded using the discussion board rubric. Please review this rubric prior to beginning your work to ensure your participation meets the criteria in place for this discussion. All discussions combined are worth 30 % of your final course grade.

References
   

Questions?

Do you have questions on the topics, content or activities? Click “Reply” to post in the discussion forum below. Please keep in mind that this is an area to which all learners in the course have access. If you have a more personal question (for example, grades or grading), please contact your instructor.

Any topic (writer’s choice)

September 2, 2020 Leave a comment History, Not applicable

Give 3 historical reasons – supported with specific examples from the videos below – people changed religions that had nothing to do with the theological or spiritual aspects of the religion itself.  A modern example would be someone choosing a church not because they like the pastor or the message, but because the church offers daycare, or the services are at a convenient time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7ndRwqJYDM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sohXPx_XZ6Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3Wvw6BivVI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Nn5uqE3C9w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG55ErfdaeY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpcbfxtdoI8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvnU0v6hcUo

Cornerstone Couse Project: Childhood Obesity

September 2, 2020 Leave a comment APA (edition "APA 6"), Other

Final Project

Over the last six modules, you built toward this culminating moment: the submission of your final project. This week you will be drafting a research paper of 3-5 pages (approximately 750-1250 words) that builds on your previous Milestone work. Use the Final Project TemplatePreview the document for an example of how to create and format your final paper. 

Begin by reading pages 7.8-7.13 in the webtext before beginning this assignment.

Step 1: Reflect on Previous Milestone Feedback and Make Adjustments 

Each week after you submitted a Milestone assignment, your instructor provided you with feedback, often including suggestions for improvement. Take stock of that feedback and incorporate it. This might mean adjusting the wording of your thesis statement, replacing a source, fixing errors in your APA formatting, rewriting your introduction, or rethinking your organization of paragraphs. Make sure to use your peers feedback on Milestone 5 as well what suggestions did they have to improve your introduction and outline? Did they understand your argument and if not, how can you communicate it more clearly? 

Step 2: Use Your Outline to Draft Your Paper

Using your Milestone 5 outline, begin to flesh out each of your body paragraphs by adding evidence from your sources that support your thesis (along with proper in-text citations for ideas or quotes from your sources). Make sure to include transitions between paragraphs and wrap up your paper with a conclusion paragraph that reiterates your thesis argument and offers some concluding thoughts. 

Step 3: Review and Edit Your Work 

Once you have a full draft written, make sure to re-read it carefully with an eye on the details like spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence clarity, and word choice. Go back to the Writing Refresher section of the course for help with any weak areas of your writing. Try reading it aloud to catch errors you might otherwise miss in print. 

Step 4: Submit to the Canvas Dropbox and Review Your Turnitin Report. Make Changes If Needed and Resubmit.

As you learned in Module 4, Excelsior uses Turnitin in the Canvas dropbox as a learning tool for students. Plan to submit to the dropbox a few days early if you can so you have time to review your Turnitin report and similarity score. If your score comes back high, revise your content to make sure you are using original writing, citing ideas from others, and properly putting the exact words of others in quotation marks. 

Note: you can resubmit to the dropbox up until the due date for this assignment, which is Sunday night at 11:59 pm ET of Module 7. After that due date has passed, your most recent submission is considered final. 
Resources

    Final Project TemplatePreview the document (Word document)
    Writing Refresher

Submission Instructions: 

Submit a completed 3-5 page (approx. 750-1250 words) research paper on your topic choice made in Module 1 that incorporates your work from Milestones 1-6. Use the Final Project TemplatePreview the document for an example of how to create and format your final paper. 

It should include: 

    At least 4 references 
    A title page and reference page in APA style
    In-text citations in APA format
    An introductory paragraph with your clear, one-sentence thesis statement (this should NOT be underlined at this point)
    Body paragraphs that use information from the sources as evidence to prove the thesis statement 
    A conclusion paragraph that offers final thoughts and reiterates the thesis statement
    Proper spelling, syntax, and grammar
    Improvements based on your instructors feedback on your previous milestone work (i.e. to the thesis statement, introduction, organization, use of sources, APA style, etc.) 

Evaluation: 

    This assignment uses TurnItIn.
    The Final Course Project assignment is due Sunday by 11:59 pm ET and will be evaluated according to the IND101 Final Project Rubric. Make sure to review the rubric before submitting so you know how you will be assessed.
    This assignment is worth 20% of your overall course grade.

Glossary of Terms 2

September 2, 2020 Leave a comment APA (edition "APA 6"), Law

Getting Started
This writing assignment will enhance your policing vocabulary.  You will identify key terms related to law enforcement and law enforcement training.

Upon successful completion of the course material, you will be able to:

Define terms related to law enforcement.

Resources
Textbook: Policing America: Challenges and Best Practices
Media: 2.2 Resource: The Police

Background Information
Every culture and subculture has certain terms used by members.  Sometimes these terms can be used as a code, defining an action with fewer words than would otherwise be needed.  The police subculture is no different, and there are a variety of words used.  As you examine several of them in this workshop, think about their origin and how they may have transformed over time.

Instructions
Review the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade.
Review Chapter 2 in the textbook, Policing America: Challenges and Best Practices.
Review the media 2.2 Resource: The Police.
Provide definitions for each of the following terms.  Do not copy the definitions for these terms from the textbook; define each of them using your own words.
Academy training
Policing functions
Computer-based training (CBT)
Policing styles
Field training
Recruiting
Hurdle process
“Sixth sense”
Police cynicism
Traits of good officers
Police subculture
Working personality
Bureaucracy
Organizational structure
Chain of command
Organization
Communication
Police chief
Compstat
Policies and procedures
First-line supervisor
Rules and regulations
Middle manager
Sheriff
Mintzberg’s model of CEOs
Evidence-based policing
After each definition, write one or two sentences using each term to help you remember it.

college athletes getting paid

September 2, 2020 Leave a comment English and Literature, MLA

Unit 1 Grading Rubric

Rhetorical Analysis of Stakeholders (40 pts)

An excellent essay will:

Identify and analyze at least 4 stakeholders, including their: arguments and motivations; relationship with the issue (e.g., material, philosophical, personal); relationships to one another; and, where possible and applicable, their values and beliefs
Synthesize their disagreements in order to characterize the nature of the current debate
Use this analysis to determine, in part, why this issue is still unresolved
Avoid persuasive argument or premature judgment of positions
Illustrate thoughtful and nuanced analysis that avoids overgeneralization and oversimplification

Research and Sources (40 pts)

An excellent essay will:

Use at least 8 academic and popular sources
Fairly and accurately represent credible sources
Balance primary and secondary sources in a way that best suits the topic
Balance academic and popular sources in a way that best suits the topic
Demonstrate the relevance of these sources to the issue and/or stakeholders
Demonstrate connections between your sources and your analysis, as well as connections between the sources themselves
Integrate and cite all sources effectively using MLA citation and signal phrases
Paraphrase, summarize, and quote effectively, avoiding plagiarism

Organization and Delivery (10 pts)

An excellent essay will:

Sequence information in a way that best suits the topic and makes it easy for the reader to follow
Illustrate thoughtful choices based on the reader, making it easy for a reader to learn about this issue and its stakeholders

Style, Grammar, Mechanics (10 pts)

An excellent essay will:

Demonstrate deliberate word choice for clarity
Contain few to no grammatical errors
Be formatted in double-spaced, 12pt, Times New Roman

Additional considerations:

Assignments not meeting the minimum word count (1750-200 words) will receive a failing grade
Assignments containing plagiarism will result in either an admonition or violation, and may fail automatically
Assignments that do not meet the promptno matter how well writtenwill fail automatically

Law Enforcement Recruitment

September 2, 2020 Leave a comment APA (edition "APA 6"), Law

Getting Started
This Web research assignment explores the characteristics and roles of a law enforcement officer.  You will research local law enforcement agencies, describe an agency’s hiring policies, and describe any recruitment challenges you think the agency might face.

Upon successful completion of the course material, you will be able to:

Describe methods used to train law enforcement officers.
Discuss the traits of a good law enforcement officer.
Identify the methods, challenges, and problems connected with the recruitment of police.
Define the role of police.

Resources
Textbook: Policing America: Challenges and Best Practices
Media: 2.2 Resource: The Police

Background Information
One of the best ways to learn about a career is to determine what is expected of someone in that career.  As you experience this workshop, imagine you are either the applicant or an experienced hiring manager asked to review the process, and complete the assignment from that perspective.

Instructions
Review the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade.
Review Chapter 2 in the textbook, Policing America: Challenges and Best Practices.
Review the media 2.2 Resource: The Police
Research a local law enforcement agency online.  Go to a local law enforcement agency website.  Write a two-page summary (not including photos, figures, graphs, etc.) that outlines the steps for obtaining a job as a law enforcement professional with that agency.  Make sure that you address the following:
Briefly describe the law enforcement agency and its purpose.
What are the desired qualities for candidates?
What are the prerequisites for application?
What various tests are used to qualify recruits?
What is the length of academy training and what does the training entail?
What do you see as the style of law enforcement used by this agency?  How do you know?
What challenges do you see in recruitment for this agency?
Typically, how long is the hiring process for this agency?
Remember to cite your sources using APA formatting.
When you have completed your assignment, save a copy for yourself and submit a copy to your instructor using the link below or the Activities button by the end of the workshop.