Day: November 3, 2020

William Shakespeares My mistress eyes are nothing like the sun (p. 669).

November 3, 2020 Leave a comment English and Literature, MLA

I want to hear your thoughts on and interpretations of the texts, not SparkNotes, not Shmoops. Therefore, if I find plagiarized, paraphrased or summarized material from a study aid site or another resource of that nature, I will write you up for academic dishonesty, EVEN IF YOU CITED THE MATERIAL. This course is not about your ability to copy and paste another persons interpretation of a text but your ability to interpret and analyze a text. Peer-reviewed secondary sources (articles in refereed journals, available through the library databases), ARE allowed in your papers, but they must be incorporated and cited properly, whether paraphrased, summarized, or directly quoted, both in-text and on a Works Cited page.

Prompt 2: Subject matter and tone: This poem was written about a specific individual and is a love poem. It is written to the dark lady (subject of sonnets 127-154); her identity is unknown though speculated about by critics.

Describe the tone of this poem. Speculate on the purpose of this poem for its intended subjectwhat devices did the speaker use to convey his tone to the subject, how does that chosen tone affect how the subject is viewed by the reader? How might the subject have reacted to this poem? Why (use evidence from the text to defend your answer)?

The Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder: The Perceptions of Siblings

November 3, 2020 Leave a comment APA (edition "APA 6"), Psychology and Education

Guidelines to CRITIQUE a published research paper

Research Problem
What is the major research problem identified in the study? Is the problem clearly stated?
What is the author(s) justification for conducting the study?
What is/are the purpose(s) of the study?
Is the selection of a quantitative approach instead of a qualitative approach justified?
Is there a theoretical basis for the study? If yes, briefly describe the theory
What is (are) the research question(s), objective(s) or hypotheses?
What is the relationship between the theory and the research questions, objectives or hypotheses?
Measurement
What are the primary concepts/variables in the study?
Are there independent and dependent variables? If yes, what are they?
For each of these variables, state the conceptual definition (where appropriate) and the operational definition. Comment on the adequacy of the conceptualization(s).
Is there evidence that the measures used were valid?
Is there evidence that the measures used were reliable?
Research Design
What specific research design(s) did the author(s) use?
Are there threats to internal and external validity? If yes, please identify them.
(In qualitative research look for the following elements: Credibility; Transfer ability; Dependability;  Triangulation; and Corroboration.)

Sampling
What is the population that the author(s) wanted to study (i.e., target population)?
Does the population (i.e., sampling frame) from which the sample was taken represent all of the appropriate people?
What type of sampling technique was used?
What are the implications of this sampling technique for the findings?
Are there issues with external validity?
Data Collection
What data collection method(s) did the researcher(s) use?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of the data collection method(s) used?
Data Analysis
How were the data analyzed?
What type(s) of analysis and statistics used in the study?
Results
What are the major results/findings of the study?
How do these results answer the original research question(s)?
How confident are you with the findings?
Implications of the Findings
What conclusions did the author(s) reach?
Are these conclusion(s) appropriate?
What did the researcher(s) report as the implications of the study?
In your opinion, what is the significance of the findings for your area of interest?
Students Contribution (VERY IMPORTANT): If you were to conduct this study again:
What would you change, and why?
What would you keep, and why?
What would you delete, and why?
Note: It is very important to address this section in at least two pages.

Implicit Bias

November 3, 2020 Leave a comment English and Literature, MLA

Using data youve gathered from lectures and workshop, information from Nordells article, and outside research, write an essay that argues causes or effects for implicit bias. Limit the topic to no more than 3 related causes or effects.

The paper must be 4-5 pp. in length (min. 1,000 words) and use at least four traditional, outside sources using MLA format and documentation procedures.

Technical Writing

November 3, 2020 Leave a comment APA (edition "APA 6"), Computer Science

Code of Conduct Memo: Revision
Overview
You are a manager at a call center. The company frowns upon phone calls and texting during work hours. You have looked the other way a few times, but it has started to get out of hand. You need to write a memo reminding everyone that private phone and text message use on company time is viewed as a violation of the companys code of ethics.

Rewrite your earlier Code of Conduct Memo: Draft assignment utilizing the professors feedback on organization, format, tone, and editorial issues. Review the example memo in the textbook before submission.

Instructions
Ensure the memo is clear and brief.
Choose the language to match the purpose and tone for the situation and audience.
Format the memo accurately and according to the details in the textbook.
Create an effective opening that establishes goodwill without obscuring the message.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

Format a business memo using professional language.

Outline of Business Opportunity

November 3, 2020 Leave a comment APA (edition "APA 6"), Business and Management

Prompt: Prepare an outline to identify the key milestones (include at least five major tasks or steps for implementation) and deliverables of your project.

State how you intend to manage and balance the scope-time-cost triangle.
Identify the key risks and obstacles that management will have to mitigate for the plan. Identify triggers or signals that management will use to monitor if these risks are occurring or not.
Prepare summary (high level) cost schedule identifying the cost categories for the projectrough order of magnitude (ROM) (very high level) dollar estimates are adequate for this. This can be done in a tabular format for clarity.

Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:

    State your intentions for managing and balancing the scope-time-cost triangle.
    Highlight the key risks and obstacles that management will have to mitigate for the plan.
    Identify the triggers or signals that management will use to monitor if these risks are occurring or not.
    Summarize the cost schedule by providing cost categories for the projectROM dollar estimates are adequate for this. This can be done in a tabular format for clarity.

Guidelines for Submission: Use the outline template to complete this assignment.

Company:

The company is Edward Jones – Product is the company is trying to introduce a new accounting and banking software that will revolutionize the accounting industry and transform banking services.

THE OUTLINE IS ATTACHED. PLEASE USE!!

Web Design and Development

November 3, 2020 Leave a comment APA (edition "APA 6"), Other

Expanded Draft
Overview

Instructions
You will continue to work on your site, adding the following elements:

Add any other pages to your site and adjust the navigational scheme.
Use of CSS including:
An element selector.
A class selector.
An ID selector.
A pseudo-class selector (try this on your hyperlinks!).

Use of float and clear around an image.

Text-align.

A form that includes a minimum of:
Five text fields.
One text area field.
The use of checkboxes.
Radio buttons.
A select field (either a list or a drop-down menu).
A Submit button.
Optional use of an image button.
The use of alert message on one page.

Requirements
Now that you have begun to write your pages in HTML, please add the following to a comment in the of your work:

Name, date, week #, class with section, and campus # (for example, CIS373001VA016).
Always zip your work into a single folder

Any topic (writer’s choice)

November 3, 2020 Leave a comment APA (edition "APA 6"), English and Literature

Product Pricing Recommendation

Introduction

This portfolio work project will help you to assess a request, complete an analysis to understand the impact on an organization, provide a recommendation, and communicate that recommendation.

Scenario

The Acme Pickle Company has distributed pickles under the “Florida’s Best” brand for eight years from its production facility in Jacksonville, Florida. It sells the pickles to stores in the southeastern United States. Acme normally produces between 8,000 and 10,000 cases of pickles a month but has the capacity to produce 12,000 cases without adding equipment or personnel.

The owner of a twenty-store supermarket chain in Wisconsin, called Super Deals, visits friends in Florida and is impressed with the quality of “Florida’s Best” pickles. He approaches you, an Acme Pickle account manager, with an offer to buy 2,000 cases of pickles to use in a special promotion at his stores. He is thinking of something such as:

“Free jar of Florida’s Best pickles with every purchase of forty dollars or morethis month only!”

He offers Acme a price of $9.50 per case, knowing that it is a very substantial discount from the normal selling price of $20 a case. Acme’s management is inclined to turn the offer down, because their cost is calculated at $10.00 a case. They believe they would lose money if they sold at $9.50 a case. You, on the other hand, believe that some errors have been made in the cost accounting.

Your Role

You are the account manager for Acme Pickles.

Requirements

Your analysis for the Controller and Sales Manager is needed to suggest a different way of calculating the pricing of the pickles that may be lower. As part of your analysis, address the following items:

Explain why some production costs are variable and some are fixed.
Analyze the benefit of recalculating the cost of pickle production.
How would you recalculate it?
What would the result be?
What is the benefit to the company of recalculating the cost?
Analyze how financial accounting of production cost differs from managerial accounting of production cost.
Explain the difference between the two accounting methods.
Identify the benefits and drawbacks of each method.
Recommend a plan of action to management regarding Super Deals offer.
Below is the cost report for a recent month. In this month, Acme produced 9,000 cases and sold them at $20 per case, which is Acme’s normal selling price. Nine thousand cases are well beyond Acme’s break-even point, enabling Acme to record a substantial profit at the nine-thousand-case level.

Acme Pickle Company Cost Report
Item    Cost
Cucumbers    $15,000
Spices and vinegar    11,000
Jars and lids    10,000
Direct labor, paid by the case    30,000
Line supervisors, on salary    10,000
Depreciation on factory    10,000
Property taxes on factory    3,000
Insurance on factory    1,000
Total Costs:    $90,000
Cost per case (9,000 cases produced) $10.00
Deliverable Format

Your team lead wants to share this analysis across remote locations of the organization and is hoping you will set the standard for how analyses and decisions of this type should be presented and supported. Your team has requested either a recorded presentation (including slides and notes) or a presentation and supporting reporting that can be distributed as a model. Prepare a presentation of at least 9 slides using PowerPoint or software of your choice detailing your recommendation and the information you used to make your recommendation. You can either record the presentation or prepare a separate report supporting the presentation.

If you choose to record your presentation, you may use Capella-supported Kaltura Media or another technology of your choice that produces a shareable URL.

Note: If you require the use of assistive technology or alternative communication methods to participate in these activities, please contact [email protected] to request accommodations.

Recommendation requirements:
Presentation slides:
Create at least 9 slides detailing your recommendation and the information you used to make your recommendation.
Include additional details as slide notes.
Supporting information. Choose one of the following options:
Record your presentation.
Create a 23 page report to support your slides.
Related company standards:
The recommendation report is a professional document and should therefore follow the corresponding MBA Academic and Professional Document Guidelines, including single-spaced paragraphs.
In addition to the presentation or report materials, include:
Title (slide or page).
References (slide or page).
Appendix with supporting materials.
At least two APA-formatted references.
Evaluation

By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies through corresponding scoring guide criteria:

Competency 1: Explain how accounting concepts and practices impact financial reporting.
Explain why some production costs are variable and some are fixed.
Competency 2: Apply principles of accounting to assess financial performance.
Analyze how financial accounting of production cost differs from managerial accounting of production cost.
Competency 3: Analyze accounting information to support business decisions.
Analyze the benefit of recalculating the cost of pickle production.
Recommend a plan of action to management.
Competency 4: Communicate financial information with multiple stakeholders.
Communicate accounting information clearly.

Any topic (writer’s choice)

November 3, 2020 Leave a comment Business and Management, Not applicable

This class is particularly focused on advanced techniques for leading people and change. Think about your current organization or an organization that you have been affiliated with and identify any techniques for human resource development that you thought were particularly effective based on information that you have gained through this course (tie your response back to something that we have studied this session).

Fake News and Social Change

November 3, 2020 Leave a comment APA (edition "APA 6"), Marketing

Response paper #3 – Fake News, Conspiracy Theories and/or Memes and Social Change (10%): Using the course materials and lectures, you will discuss how fake news, conspiracy theories and Internet memes affect possibilities for organizing and making social change. Submit this assignment by Tuesday, November 3 at 11:59 PM EST.

In this response, choose a focus: fake news, conspiracy theory or Internet memes. Now, there will be crossover and you can feel free to work within those intersections. Here are some questions that may help with your write up: How might conspiracy theories and/or fake news diminish the public sphere by obscuring facts and what are the consequences for making social change? Or, how might the designation of a story as conspiracy theory be used by establishment journalism to determine credibility and/or maintain control over the production of information? What role might memes play in expediting communication and/or forming relationships among people as political actors/agents of social change? What effects might these three phenomena have on organizing for social change?