Day: November 1, 2020

Plate Tectonics

November 1, 2020 Leave a comment APA (edition "APA 6"), Natural science

PLATE  TECTONICS (Any topic related to plate tectonics)
APA Style
Include Citations
1000 1200 words
Double Space Times New Roman
References 5 minimum – from true scientific journal, websites, newspaper (New Time for example), Books, NO WIKIPIDIA, Universities Science dept., etc. )
As you research your topic, I would like you to consider the following questions:
1)    What is the history that has led to our current understanding of the topic you are researching?
2)    Who are the main players involved in this research?
    -In other words, who were the scientists involved in the discovery / major advancements in the history and evolution of the subject (if your topic has any)?
3)    What are the major processes (physical and / or chemical) involved in your topic?
4)    How does your topic affect our world, today? 
    -If you are researching a subject involved with deep time, how does it influence our thinking and understanding of our place on this planet, today?
    -If you choose energy and mineral resources, what are their environmental and economic impacts?

You do not necessarily have to incorporate all of these questions into your writing, but I want them to be a guide for you to use as you research your topic. 

When I grade these papers I will be looking for the following:
1)    OrganizationI want to see that you can present your ideas in a clear and organized way.
2)    Introduction: I want to see purpose like for example (In this paper I will discuss )
3)    Detailresearch (and really any) papers require a close eye to detail.  I understand that we are not all wordsmiths, but that doesnt mean that we dont have to properly take the time to read and check our work. 
4)    Consistencyyou must use citations to correctly reference your work. 
5)    Timealthough these papers are not long, I want to see that you took this project seriously and spent the time to adequately research your writing.  This goes beyond organization, detail, and consistency.  I want to see that time was taken to thoroughly and properly execute the research of your particular topic.

Any topic (writer’s choice)

November 1, 2020 Leave a comment APA (edition "APA 6"), Economics

Civic Issue: Economic Development in the Cities of Vernon and Wichita Falls

Economic development is a multifaceted process involving growth in GDP per capita, improvement in standards of living, and reduction of poverty. Economic development must take into account the needs of agricultural development and food security, human and natural resource development, and the role of women/minorities and all residents of low-income counties, as well as the issues of population growth, healthcare, and ruralurban migration. Appropriate policies at the county and city level are vital to the development needs of the cities of Vernon and Wichita Falls.

Suppose you are the economic adviser to the Cities of Vernon and Wichita Falls, what suggestions would you recommend to effectively promote economic growth and reduce poverty? :

Be sure to address the following in your response:

Agricultural development
Education and the development of human capital (role of Vernon College and MSU)
Crime (Role of the Wichita Falls Police Department)
Healthcare (Role of United Regional Hospital)
Incentives to businesses (to bring jobs to the area).
Investment in physical capital (infrastructure) such as factories, machinery and roads
Format of answer (3 pages)

You must use the Web and other sources (like textbooks, journals, newspapers) for information. You MUST use at least three sources and at least one MUST be a Web source.  You MUST use standard bibliographic form (use any style sheet you like)

Analyzing Discipline Problems

November 1, 2020 Leave a comment APA (edition "APA 6"), Psychology and Education

Lets say you have been reflecting on your first few weeks as a preschool teacher. You often find yourself asking yourself things like, Is this child just grumpy, or is there something more going on? Why arent the children cooperating? How can I manage this negative behavior that is occurring? Is there something more I can do? With that in mind, consider the scenarios in Part A and Part B.

Part A
Three-year-old Tommy is crying and upset because he cant draw a truck like Sams.

For this scenario

Determine the cause of the behavior. Provide one (1) supporting fact to justify your answer, citing your source.
Develop a guidance approach that you might use to address the cause of the behavior. Provide one (1) supporting fact to justify your approach, citing your source.

Part B
The block area is a popular area within the classroom. By the time clean-up arrives, nearly every block is on the floor. As clean-up is announced, children move to other areas, refusing to assist in clean-up of blocks.

For this scenario, describe two (2) possible causes AND two (2) possible guidance strategies. Justify your strategies.

Organizational Issues and Solutions

November 1, 2020 Leave a comment APA (edition "APA 6"), Business and Management

The new CEO has selected your consulting firm to provide an analysis of the organizational efficiency.

Write a 23 page, double-spaced paper in which you will present to the CEO your findings during your research steps. You must propose strategic solutions in your paper to include the following:

Describe the organization and the issue to resolve:
Provide a brief description of the organization you selected.
Present the organizational issue that adversely affected productivity and that you, the consultant, will review and resolve.
This information can be summarized from your assignment preparation last week. Make sure to incorporate any feedback that you received from your instructor.
Analyze current corporate culture:
How has the current corporate culture facilitated the development of the current issue? Research the organization, dig into the culture, and analyze how it contributed to this issue. Hint: Review the mission and vision statements as well as the corporate Web site.
Identify areas of weakness:
What are the organization’s areas of weakness as they relate to the issue? Apply your research on organizational behavior approaches to aspects of corporate culturesuch as diversity, teamwork, and motivational strategiesto help identify the areas of weakness.
Propose solutions:
What organizational practices would you modify? What solutions would you recommend to management that would help solve the identified weaknesses? As a consultant, you will identify the suggestions and solutions you would present to the organization’s leadership with regard to modifying current organizational practices to resolve the issue.
References and citations:
Provide at least two quality resources such as the course textbook, a company Web site, business Web sites (CNBC, Bloomberg, etc.), resources from the Strayer Library, and/or outside sources. Note: Wikipedia and Web-based blogs do not qualify as credible resources.
You can find in-depth and quality company information using the Nexis Uni database through the Strayer University Online Library.
In-text citations are required when paraphrasing or quoting another source.

Psychology

November 1, 2020 Leave a comment APA (edition "APA 6"), Psychology and Education

Look at chapter 10.

Pick a topic in this chapter, Freud, Skinner, personality approaches, or psychological testing.

Research using 3 sources (one can be the book)

Must use in-text citations to avoid plagiarism. Must cite all work that isn’t your common knowledge. Ex. (Feldman, 2016).

3-5 pages written

Reference/ title page does not count in the page count

12 font, double space, Times New Roman

APA

Plate Tectonics

November 1, 2020 Leave a comment APA (edition "APA 6"), Natural science

PLATE  TECTONICS (Any topic related to plate tectonics)
APA Style
Include Citations
1000 1200 words
Double Space Times New Roman
References 5 minimum – from true scientific journal, websites, newspaper (New Time for example), Books, NO WIKIPIDIA, Universities Science dept., etc. )
As you research your topic, I would like you to consider the following questions:
1)    What is the history that has led to our current understanding of the topic you are researching?
2)    Who are the main players involved in this research?
    -In other words, who were the scientists involved in the discovery / major advancements in the history and evolution of the subject (if your topic has any)?
3)    What are the major processes (physical and / or chemical) involved in your topic?
4)    How does your topic affect our world, today? 
    -If you are researching a subject involved with deep time, how does it influence our thinking and understanding of our place on this planet, today?
    -If you choose energy and mineral resources, what are their environmental and economic impacts?

You do not necessarily have to incorporate all of these questions into your writing, but I want them to be a guide for you to use as you research your topic. 

When I grade these papers I will be looking for the following:
1)    OrganizationI want to see that you can present your ideas in a clear and organized way.
2)    Introduction: I want to see purpose like for example (In this paper I will discuss )
3)    Detailresearch (and really any) papers require a close eye to detail.  I understand that we are not all wordsmiths, but that doesnt mean that we dont have to properly take the time to read and check our work. 
4)    Consistencyyou must use citations to correctly reference your work. 
5)    Timealthough these papers are not long, I want to see that you took this project seriously and spent the time to adequately research your writing.  This goes beyond organization, detail, and consistency.  I want to see that time was taken to thoroughly and properly execute the research of your particular topic.

Patterson v. McLean Credit Union

November 1, 2020 Leave a comment APA (edition "APA 6"), Business and Management

Please read the case, Patterson v. McLean Credit Union on page 142-143 and discuss the following questions:

1. Do you think justice was served in this case? Explain. Why do you think Patterson waited so long to sue? (1 page, double-spaced)

2. If you had been the manager when Patterson initially interviewed, would you have made the statement about whites not accepting her? Why or why not? ( 1 page, double-spaced)

3. When looking at the list of items Patterson alleged McLean engaged in, do any seem appropriate? Why do you think it was done or permitted? (1 page, double-spaced)

Use the readings and resources provided and reputable sources found on the Internet to support your viewpoints. Be sure to use your own voice in your answers. Simple copy and pastes will not be accepted. Be sure to site all sources referenced by using APA guidelines.

Any topic (writer’s choice)

November 1, 2020 Leave a comment Not applicable, Psychology and Education

Read Clementinas case attached and answer the following questions.  Please remember to use research, theory, and laws from this texts  as well as specific examples from the case to support each answer.

You must thoughtfully and thoroughly addresses all questions, addressing diverse perspectives throughout (e.g., the familys perspective, different teachers perspectives, etc.). 
Must use and cite information from multiple course texts (beyond the case study) throughout assignment to support answers and clarify points (e.g., I would recommend that Anas teacher trybased on research suggesting that (multiple sources cited)
Also  use specific examples from the case study to illustrate all points and clarify all arguments (e.g., The ELA teacher observed that Danny would read quietly with his classmates for 5-6 minutes during independent reading time, then begin quietly doodling in his notebook. Based on this data, its not clear whether Danny was having trouble reading, was uninterested in the reading, or having trouble concentrating.)

1) What are Clementinas strengths?
2) What practices at school and at home support Clementinas learning and development?
3) What are some areas that you think Clementina may need additional support in?
4) Write one specific, measurable goal for Clementina and explain why you chose this goal.
5) What is one strategy that you would use to support Clementina in achieving this goal? Be as specific as possible about how and why you would use this strategy with Clementina.
6) How was Clementina affected by not being placed in special education until the end of fourth grade although she was originally referred in kindergarten?
7) Pretend that you are a parent advocate who was contacted to represent Clementina’s family at her CST meeting and placement conference. What issues of concern would you raise? Don’t forget to address issues related to her family’s native language.

National/International Challenged in Human and Social Services

November 1, 2020 Leave a comment APA (edition "APA 6"), Humanities

To prepare:
*Select one national and one international challenge related to human and social services professions and/or the roles and responsibilities of human and social services professionals anywhere in the world. These should be challenges you or a professional might face when attempting to address issues at the national and international levels, such as professional recognition, apathy, or cultural barriers.
*Think about why addressing these challenges is important to the profession, as well as what difference its resolution or improvement might make.

Discussion Board Post:
*Post a brief description of the national and international challenges you selected. Explain why addressing these challenges is important to the profession and what difference their resolution or improvement might make. Be specific and provide examples to illustrate your points.
*Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.

Suggested (not required) resources:

Afrocentric Approaches to Working with Immigrant Communities
http://www.hrpub.org/download/201309/ijrh.2013.010108.pdf

Ethical Standards for Human Services Professionals
https://www.nationalhumanservices.org/ethical-standards-for-hs-professionals

Human service delivery in a multi-tier system: the subtleties of collaboration among partners
https://www.jstor.org/stable/41710245?seq=1

Innovative Human Service Lessons For–and Learned From–South Africa
https://www.questia.com/magazine/1G1-199413551/innovative-human-service-lessons-for-and-learned-from-south

Guz v. Bechtel National Inc.

November 1, 2020 Leave a comment APA (edition "APA 6"), Business and Management

Please read the case, Guz v. Bechtel National Inc. on page 99-100 and discuss the following questions:

1. Based on Guz, can the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing apply to any conditions not actually stated in a contract? In other words, can the covenant apply to anything beyond that which is actually stated in an employment contract? If not, is there no implied covenant as long as someone is at-will without a contract? (1 page, double-spaced)

2. Explain the distinction between the courts discussion of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing and the possibility of an implied contract term. (1 page, double-spaced)

3. How might an employer create an implied-in-fact term and how could a failure to follow such policies when terminating an employee create a breach of the contract? (1 page, double-spaced)

Use the readings and resources provided and reputable sources found on the Internet to support your viewpoints. Be sure to use your own voice in your answers. Simple copy and pastes will not be accepted. Be sure to site all sources referenced by using APA guidelines.