please plan a 5 day unit on Washington County Travel Brochure. this need to include the use of technology: google slides would be great.. Use the attached brochure and some of the Common Core State Standards. needing to have a post-assessment and rubric with it. this is at the 4th grade level.
Category: Writing Styles
LITERATURE REVIEW
While the implementation plan prepares students to apply their research to the problem or issues they have identified for their capstone change proposal project, the literature review enables students to map out and move into the active planning and development stages of the project.
A literature review analyzes how current research supports the PICOT, as well as identifies what is known and what is not known in the evidence. Students will use the information from the earlier PICOT Statement Paper and Literature Evaluation Table assignments to develop a 750-1,000-word review that includes the following sections:
1. Title page
2. Introduction section
3. A comparison of research questions
4. A comparison of sample populations
5. A comparison of the limitations of the study
6. A conclusion section, incorporating recommendations for further research
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Biology and the Environment can directly impact the behavior of children. Watch the two videos below. Compare and contrast the Beth and Eric. How should juvenile justice policy address these types of problems?
The first video is footage of a psychopathic child cut from the 1990 documentary Child of Rage. Technically, the child is not officially a psychopath. She shows psychopathic tendencies, but this is due to her mistreatment at the hands of her parents. She actually suffers from an attachment disorder – a disorder that comes about when children such as Beth face abuse early in life. After therapy and a great deal of love, she is now a perfectly healthy adult that works tirelessly to help others. For those who want to learn more about the importance of love in a child’s early years, I suggest that you take a look at Harlow’s monkey experiments. Very similar.
video link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDVaiwzU8yc&feature=emb_logo
Read the textbox on page 99 of your book and then watch the following interview with Eric’s mom.
textbox on page 99
Biosocial Theories
Contemporary biological theories on crime are considered biosocial theories because they integrate biological, psychological, and social causes.21 These theories have come a long way from some of the early classical and biological theories, offering a more nuanced approach to the effects of biology, psychology, and environment on juvenile behavior. A variety of theories focus on this integration. For example, some researchers focus on neurological deficits such as natural developmental delays in the prefrontal cortex, given that the frontal lobes do not fully develop until late adolescence. The prefrontal cortex is responsible for planning and reflecting on ones actions. This research suggests that one of the reasons for the impulsivity of children is that their brains are not fully developed. These natural developmental delays have an effect on intelligence, verbal development, and attentiveness and focus. Research has linked these delays to poor self-regulation of emotions and behaviors, including delinquency.22 Given these developmental delays, Andrews and Bonta ask, If brain capacity and function is still developing, with frontal lobes developing last, can we hold adolescents responsible for uninhibited, anti-social behavior?23
Another area of research has examined the effect of diet on the likelihood of delinquency.24 This research has found an effect on several areas in a childs life depending on the type of diet he or she has. Most of this research suggests that diet has an indirect effect on delinquency. In other words, diet affects such things as depression, hyperactivity, or cognitive problems that then might impact the likelihood to engage in delinquency. Diets that are healthy in polyunsaturated fatty acids, minerals such as zinc and iron, and vitamins such as folate, B vitamins, and antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E, are linked to lower levels of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, schizophrenia, and dementia.
There has also been research on the effect of hormones, specifically testosterone, on delinquent behavior. Testosterone is secreted by both males and females, but in much larger doses by males. Some believe that testosterone is the reason why males are more likely to engage in delinquent behavior than females. It is assumed to be partly responsible for a greater likelihood of aggressive and delinquent behavior in males.25 However, while testosterone has been linked to aggressive behavior in animals, the research conducted on humans is much less conclusive.26 Research examining the effect of social factors on the effect of testosterone on aggressive or delinquent behavior has found that social class and environmental conditions may be mediating factors.27
Finally, of particular interest recently is the research that links toxins such as lead and manganese to the likelihood of delinquency and crime (see the In the News textbox). This research has found that exposure to high levels of lead is linked to a greater chance of delinquent and criminal behavior. This is especially important for our discussions for two reasons. First, children are much more vulnerable to excessive toxins because they cannot physically fight the exposure as well as adults, and it is likely that they are more exposed (e.g., if there is lead in household paint, kids are more exposed because they rub up against walls and are more likely to come into contact with paint chips). Second, it is more likely that children of color and poor children will be exposed to such toxins because they are more likely to be exposed to a crumbling infrastructure or homes that have not been renovated.28
video link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxeDVb92Zss&feature=emb_logo
Assignment:
After watching the two videos and reading the textbox on page 99, compare and contrast the Beth and Eric. How should juvenile justice policy address these types of problems?
Answer all aspects of the prompt fully, with no less than 3 full paragraphs. In-text citations are required and must be in APA format, but no reference page is required, unless you use a source beyond the videos and the text book.
Innovation Through Information Technology Research Paper To successfully complete this course each student is required to research the below topic and submit a 7-10 page paper in MS Word. Select a known Fortune 500 Organization and discuss how information technology (IT) played apart in its success and how it shaped the industry the selected organization operates in. The research paper must at minimum cover the following topics:Provide an overview of the selected orginization and describe its product or services. (No more than 250 words).Explain the role IT played in the company and its strategic business impacts?What are the benefits and challenges of using IT in business?What business strategies would you use if you were defining the strategic direction for this company?
Format your paper consistent with APA formatting guidelines. Include at minimum 5 to 6 references to support your research.
Method of Evaluation -Research paper will be evaluated based on the following rubric:All key requirements of the written assignment are covered in a substantive way.
The paper links theory to relevant examples from the text and research performed.Major points are stated clearly, are organized logically, and are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis.The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points.
Main post
Comprehension: Attaching meaning to the world
So, what is new here? What are you learning about comprehension and the process of attaching meaning to words? Briefly reflect on the current course readings and post any questions or requests for clarification you may have regarding any of the concepts covered in the assigned readings for this week. Use references or link to outside sources as you learn more about this topic.
KARMYS post
Discussing and reading the four lobes of the neocortex is interesting to me because I like to know and understanding what goes on in the brain and how emotions, feelings, and thoughts are provoked. The brain is a very complex mechanism and is always changing with times and research, that is being founded. The cerebral cortex is divided into four lobes. According to Hannaford (2005), each of these lobes is found in both the right and left hemispheres of the brain. The cortex encompasses about two-thirds of the brain mass and lies over and around most of the structures of the brain.
According to Hannaford (2005), the four lobes are Parietal Lobes, frontal lobes, occipital lobes, and temporal lobes, which I have never heard of the occipital lobe. The parietal lobe is positioned posteriorly to the frontal lobes and above the occipital lobes. They are involved in receiving and processing of sensory information. According to Jawabri & Sharma (2019), it also contains the motor cortex, which is involved in planning and coordinating movement; the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for higher-level cognitive functioning; and Brocas area, which is essential for language production. People who suffer damage to Brocas area have great difficulty producing language of any form.
The next lobe is frontal lobe this lobe is positioned at the front-most region of the cerebral cortex. They are involved with movement, decision-making, problem-solving, and planning. The third lobe is occipital lobe, this lobe is below the parietal lobes, the occipital lobes are the main center for visual processing. According to Jawabri & Sharma (2019), the visual information is sent to the parietal lobes and temporal lobes for further processing. Finally, the temporal lobe, this lobe is located directly below the frontal and parietal lobes. They are involved with memory, emotion, hearing, and language.
The cerebral cortex is divided into four lobes that are responsible for processing and interpreting input from various sources and maintaining cognitive function. Sensory functions interpreted by the cerebral cortex include hearing, touch, and vision. According to Jawabri & Sharma (2019), cognitive functions include thinking, perceiving, and understanding language. The central sulcus, or fissure of Rolando, separates the frontal and parietal lobes, and the deeper lateral sulcus, or fissure of Sylvius, forms the boundary between the temporal lobe and the frontal and parietal lobes.
The frontal lobe, the largest of the cerebral lobes, lies rostral to the central sulcus. According to Jawabri & Sharma (2019), one important structure in the frontal lobe is the precentral gyrus, which constitutes the primary motor region of the brain. When parts of the gyrus are electrically stimulated in conscious patients (under local anesthesia), they produce localized movements on the opposite side of the body that are interpreted by the patients as voluntary.
References
Hannaford, C. (2005). Smart moves: why learning is not all in your head (2nd ed.). Salt Lake City, Utah: Great River Books.
Jawabri, K. H., & Sharma, S. (2019). Physiology, cerebral cortex functions. National Center for Biotechnology Information, 1.
Assignment Overview
As a consultant, you need to develop an in-depth analysis and evaluation of the selected agencys ethics, cooperation, leadership, and legal decisions, and then provide recommendations for improvement. Therefore, you will conduct interviews with agency representatives and research related academic sources and government websites. The analysis will be read by the VP of accounts and client support, as well as by the leaders of the agency for whom you are working.
THE SELECTED AGENCY IS THE ADMINISTRATION OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES****************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************8
Write a 56 page paper in which you:
Analyze 23 current events from the past two years, focusing on the administrative responsibility and ethical implications to the stakeholders, organization, and public regarding the issues described in the current events. Title this section Administrative Ethics. To find news items about current events, go to The Center for Public Integrity, select a topic, and review the latest news items about it.
Assess the leadership of this agency, in light of leadership models and of the political context in which the agency operates, highlighting at least three ways internal agency leaders and political leaders have influenced the success and/or failure of the agency. Title this section Leadership Influences.
Analyze the power the agency has in enforcing the regulations it is asked to uphold. You can find information about these by going to the U.S. Government Publishing Office, typing your selected agencys name in the search engine, and reviewing the agencys latest rulings. Discuss 23 challenges to enforcing the agencys regulations. Title this section Legal Decisions.
Analyze 34 strategies for the agencys future plans for administrative ethics, leadership, and legal to improve the agencys operation and services to its primary recipients. Title this section Strategies for Consideration to Administrative Processes.
Recommend two strategies that will provide immediate improvement, based on models that influence public policy and the 34 strategies presented in the previous criterion, with a reason each recommendation would bring about improvement. Title this section Recommendations for Improvements to Administrative processes
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locate and provide 45 relevant and credible outside resources that support the content of this assignment. Include no more than one non-government website.
The purpose of the Persuasive Essay assignment is to choose a topic that has some debatable issue. You will then take a position on that issue and write a 2 full page Persuasive Essay trying to influence your audience to accept or agree with your position on this issue.
Here are the details:
1. Read the Lecture Notes in Unit 5 on persuasive writing. Also, especially read Chapter 10.9 in the online text for ideas on how to construct an approach persuasive writing. Here is the link to that chapter:
https://open.lib.umn.edu/writingforsuccess/chapter/10-9-persuasion/ (Links to an external site.)
While all the information in this chapter can be helpful, what is especially helpful is the information under the heading “Writing a Persuasive Essay.”
2. Choose a topic. Your topic will be on some issue of debate where you are able to take a side on that issue.
3. Unlike the previous two unit essays, there is no required outline or pattern that you have to use for organizing this essay. However, you will want to plan your organization so your ideas connect and make sense to the reader. You may use either of the patterns from the previous two units. Also, you may look at the different patterns presented in Chapter 10 for ideas. As a bit of advice, the structure is shown in Chapter 10.9 under the heading “Structure of a Persuasive Essay” is a helpful model to look at.
4. Since this essay is more persuasive instead of argumentative, you do not have to do any formal research, but you should have explanations and support for any positions you offer. Explanations and support convince the audience logically that your position is correct. Just saying ‘because I want it’ or ‘because I think so’ or ‘that is the way it has always been done’ does not create a persuasive essay.
5. The essay will be at least two full pages long but no more than three pages. You will use the MLA formatting guidelines that you used in the previous essays: Times New Roman in 12 point font.
6. Include a title for your essay.
7. After writing the essay, be sure to take time to read it several times for revision and editing. It would be helpful to have at least one other person proofread it as well before submitting the assignment.
Topic : study of the Prophet Amos
Required items of the paper:
1.The life of the Prophet Amos: life setting, place of ministry, and biographical information
2.The political and social context of the prophet Amos
3.Commentary of Amos chapter 2: theme is spiritual and sociological
4.Interpretation of the Amos 2 according to the message of the Pontifical Document: Sollicitudo Rei Socialis of John Paul II, section 3 to 6 and how its application to the reality of our modern American context. Give as examples 2 cases in which the prophetic message of Amos can be applied to a concrete social reality of the US in matter of social justice today.
5. Use as bibliography the following books.
– Leclerc, Thomas. Introduction to the Prophets. Their stories, sayings, and Scrolls. New York: Paulist Press, 2007 ( attached)
– John Paul II. Sollicitudo Rei Socialis (attached)
– Jensen, Joseph. Ethical Dimensions of the Prophets. Collegeville, Minnesota: Liturgical Press, 2006.
Required :
1. Personal title
2. Paper must have a presentation sheet.
3. Paper must present immediately after the presentation sheet.
4. Paper must contains minimum of 8 pages including the introduction.
5. The introduction must contain a thesis statement
6. The bibliography must contain the sources used in the paper
7. Paper must be in double space.
8. If there is a quotation that is longer than 3 lines, the space must be single.
9. Each citation must be in Chicago style.
10. Use the bibliographical citations as footnotes
11. Must consult and cite a minimum of 3 authors.
As a consultant, you need to develop an in-depth analysis and evaluation of the selected agencys planning, organizational design, decision-making process, and implementation, and then provide recommendations for improvement. Therefore, you will conduct interviews with agency representatives and research related academic sources, the agencys website, or any government website. The analysis will be read by the VP of accounts and client support, as well as by the leaders of the agency for whom you are working.
Write a 57 page paper in which you:
Describe the history of the selected agency and department by explaining its reasons (goals and objectives) for being established. Title this section History of Administration of children and families
Analyze the organizational design of the selected agency and specific department by describing the design and organizational chart. Assess its effectiveness in making major policy decisions and providing services to its primary recipients. Title this section Organizational Design.
Include a figure of the current organizational design within the text of the paper.
Recommend a redesign of the agencys structure to better serve the needs of the departments businesses without jeopardizing the goals and objectives of the agency. Explain your reasoning for changing the design, and explain the changes impact on the agencys effectiveness in delivering quality services. Title this section Assessment of Organizational Design.
Include a figure of the new organizational design within the text of the paper.
Analyze 23 major milestones, factors (internal or external), or actors affecting the agencys success and their influence on the effectiveness of the agencys planning, organizational design, decision making, and implementation. Also, analyze 23 possible causes (internal or external) that appear to have the effect of impeding the organizations implementation of its policy and meeting its goals and objectives. Title this section Evaluation of Planning and Implementation.
Recommend 23 strategies (from the previous criterion) that the agency could implement to improve its effectiveness in the areas of planning, decision making, organization, and implementation, by explaining each recommendation and providing reasons each recommendation would bring about improvement. Title this section Recommendations for Planning and Implementation.
*********Include a cause and effect diagram in the text of the paper.******
locate and list 45 relevant and credible outside resources that support the content of this assignment. Include no more than one non-government website
This Competency Assessment assesses the following outcome:
IT104M2: Discuss the role of security assessments.
Purpose
In this Assessment, you look at the role risk assessments play in your everyday life, as well as in organizations.
Assessment Instructions
Using the Reading, the library, and Internet research, answer or explain the following in a minimum 1000-word paper that covers the following and includes three or more APA style references:
1. Do you, in normal life, perform risk assessments all the time on a variety of situations? If so, please explain and give examples.
2. How would you go about doing a risk assessment for an organization? Explain each step.
3. Once you have identified the areas of risk, what are your options for risk management? Give examples.
Note: Papers not meeting the minimum requirements will not be accepted.
Minimum Submission Requirements
This Assessment should be a Microsoft Word document of at least 1000 words, in addition to the title and reference pages.
Respond to the questions in a thorough manner, providing specific examples of concepts, topics, definitions, and other elements asked for in the questions. Your paper should be highly organized, logical, and focused.
Your paper must be written in Standard English and demonstrate exceptional content, organization, style, and grammar and mechanics.
Your paper should provide a clearly established and sustained viewpoint and purpose.
Your writing should be well ordered, logical and unified, as well as original and insightful.
A separate page at the end of your research paper should contain a list of references, in APA format. Use your textbook, the Library, and the internet for research.
Be sure to cite both in-text and reference list citations were appropriate and reference all sources. Your sources and content should follow proper APA citation style. For assistance with APA requirements, please go to APA Style Central. You will find the link in the Academic Tools section of the course. (It should include a cover sheet, paper is double spaced, in Times New Roman 12-point font, correct citations, Standard English with no spelling or punctuation errors, and correct references at the bottom of the last page.)
If work submitted for this competency assessment does not meet the minimum submission requirements, it will be returned without being scored
