Instructions:
For your first essay, you will explore the theory of evolution you were introduced to in Chapters 2-5 further by finding examples of evolution in the world around you.
Find a recent NEWS article that addresses an example of evolution. Examples include fossil finds, virus mutations, etc. (A news article is an article from a media source like a newspaper or magazine such as the New York Times, FOX, The Washington Post, VICE, National Geographic, etc. that addresses a current event. It does not include general information websites and sources like Wikipedia, eHow, dictionaries, academic journals, online encyclopedias, etc.)
Write a 300-word essay that answers the following questions, referring to the article and course materials, NOT random sources:
What is the modern evolutionary synthesis, i.e how do anthropologists currently explain how evolution works? See Chapter 2.
What types of evidence are used to support the theory?
How does the article you chose exemplify the theory of evolution at work in the world today?
Discuss with details and tie the findings in the article to what you learned in the module.
Your essay should:
Be a total of 300 words or more.
The 300-word limit DOES NOT include the questions, names, titles, and references.
It also does not include meaningless filler statements
Be written in complete sentences and paragraphs.
Be proofread for clarity.
Use factual information from the textbook and/or appropriate articles and websites.
Be original work – your submission will be checked for plagiarism.
Cite all your sources – type references according to the APA Style GuideLinks to an external site..
Essays without proper citations and/or large portions copied from other sources will receive a zero.
Type your essay in a WORD Document, then upload your file by clicking “Browse My Computer” for Attach File.
Essays submitted to the “Comments” textbox or using an unsupported file type (see below) will receive a zero.
View the grading rubric above (Points Possible).
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Title: Evolution in the Modern World: A Look at Current Examples and Evidence
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Title: Reflections on Clinical Psychology: My Takeaways and Next Steps
During the reflection circle, you will thoughtfully reflect upon your textbook readings, lectures, Achieve assignments, supplemental materials, and independent research(if you explored information related to topics presented in this class).
Please prepare for the discussion by answering the following three questions and submitting your answers before attending your reflection circle.
How much did you know about clinical psychology before we started?
Describe your five biggest takeaways from this course up to this point.
The following prompts are designed to help you brainstorm your answer for question # 2
What do you remember about what you learned so far in this course? Write down as many things as you can in 30/60/90 seconds. (From off the top of your head)
Of what you remember, what seemed to be the most important ideas? Write down 3-5 things in bullet-point format.
What did I obviously learn? What might I have learned, practiced, or improved my understanding that may not be obvious? (Consider all of the opportunities for learning in this course.)
What did you find most surprising?
So? So What? What now? (Summarize what you learned, roughly explain its significance, and estimate what you might/could/should do next in response.
How has your perspective on clinical psychology changed, been challenged, reinforced, or deepened due to what you learned in this course?
The following prompts are designed to help you brainstorm your answer for question # 3
What should I do with what I learned and know? What will I be able to do with this–both now and later?
Have you found any practical use for the information you have learned so far? If so, what and how have you found it helpful?
How do I feel about this content?
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“Financial Analysis: Strayer Lottery Jackpot and Bond Ratings” Financial Analysis: Strayer Lottery Jackpot and Bond Ratings The Strayer Lottery jackpot of $11,000,000 will be paid in twenty-six equal annual installments beginning immediately.
Answer these questions in a 1 to 2-page paper.
You have just won the Strayer Lottery jackpot of $11,000,000. You will be paid in twenty-six equal annual installments beginning immediately. If you had the money now, you could invest it in an account with a quoted annual interest rate of 9% with monthly compounding of interest.
Calculate the present value of the payments you will receive. Show your calculations using formulas in your paper or in an attached spreadsheet file.
Explain why there is a difference between the present value of the Strayer lottery jackpot and the future value of the twenty-six annual payments based on your calculations and the information provided.
Discuss the risk and return indicated by different bond ratings. Support your answer with references to your research.
Use various bond websites to locate one of each of the following bond ratings: AAA, BBB, CCC, and D. Research the differences between the bond ratings, the required interest rates, and the risk. List the websites used as sources for this research.
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Title: “Achieving Work-Life Balance in a Fast-Paced World: Effective Strategies for Success”
Learning Goal: I’m working on a writing question and need the explanation and answer to help me learn.
“What are some effective strategies for maintaining a healthy work-life balance in today’s fast-paced and demanding world?” -
Title: The Role of Fiscal and Monetary Policies in Combating the Great Recession of 2008 in the United States
Macroeconomic analysis deals with the crucial issue of government involvement in the operation of “free market economy.” The Keynesian model suggests that it is the responsibility of the government to help to stabilize the economy. Stabilization policies (demand-side and supply-side policies) are undertaken by the federal government to counteract business cycle fluctuations and prevent high rates of unemployment and inflation. Demand side policies are government attempts to alter aggregate demand (AD) through using fiscal (cutting taxes and increasing government spending) or monetary policy (reducing interest rates). To shift the AD to the right, the government has to increase the government spending (the G-component of AD) causing consumer expenditures (the C-component of AD) to increase. Alternatively the Federal Reserve could cut interest rates reducing the cost of borrowing thereby encouraging consumer spending and investment borrowing. Both policies will lead to an increase in AD.
Develop an essay discussing the fiscal and the monetary policies adopted and implemented by the federal during the Great Recession and their impacts on the U.S. economy. Complete this essay in a Microsoft Word document, and in APA format. Note your submission will automatically be submitted through “TurnItIn” for plagiarism review. Please note that a minimum of 1500 words for your essay is required.
Your paper should be structured as follows
1. Cover page with a running head
2. Introduction: What is the economic meaning of a recession?
· A brief discussion of fiscal policies
· A brief discussion of monetary policies
3. Conclusions: Discuss the extent to which the use of demand side policies (fiscal policy and monetary policy) during the Great Recession of 2008 has been successful in restoring economic growth and reducing unemployment
4. References
Include in your essay analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of deficit spending and the effects of federal government borrowing on the economy i.e., the “crowding out” effect. -
Annotated Bibliography on Immigrant Families: Educational Challenges and Achievements “Supporting Immigrant and Refugee Students: Annotated Bibliography of Evidence-Based Strategies and Policy Implications”
Supporting Diverse Families: Annotated Biblioagraphy on Immigrant families. some potential topics you could consider:
Educational Challenges and Achievements: Examining how immigrant children and adolescents adapt to and perform in the educational systems of their new countries.
Psychological and Emotional Well-being: Investigating the mental health challenges and coping strategies of immigrant families.
Acculturation and Identity: Exploring how immigrant families balance maintaining their cultural heritage with adapting to a new culture.
Economic Integration: Studying the economic challenges and successes of immigrant families, including employment, income levels, and access to financial resources.
Legal and Policy Issues: Analyzing how immigration policies affect the stability and security of immigrant families.
Health Care Access and Outcomes: Looking at the barriers to and utilization of health care services among immigrant families.
Family Dynamics and Roles: Understanding how migration impacts family structures, roles, and relationships within immigrant families.
Social Support Networks: Exploring the role of community, religious organizations, and social networks in supporting immigrant families.
Example: Educational Challenges and Achievements of Immigrant Children
Step 1: Choose Your Sources
You will need to gather at least 15 references, with a minimum of 10 being scholarly references from peer-reviewed journals.
Step 2: Review the Items
Read abstracts and summaries to determine the relevance and quality of each source. Make sure the sources offer a variety of perspectives on educational challenges and achievements.
Step 3: Write the Citation and Annotation
Each entry should include a citation in APA format followed by a 1-2 paragraph annotation.
Example Entries
Scholarly Article Example
Citation: Gándara, P., & Contreras, F. (2010). The Latino education crisis: The consequences of failed social policies. Harvard University Press.
Annotation: This book explores the educational challenges faced by Latino immigrant students in the United States, examining the impact of social policies on their academic achievement. Gándara and Contreras, both experts in education and Latino studies, present a comprehensive analysis of the systemic barriers that contribute to the educational crisis among Latino students. The book is aimed at educators, policymakers, and researchers and provides actionable recommendations for improving educational outcomes. Its relevance lies in its thorough examination of policy failures and their direct impact on immigrant families, making it a critical resource for understanding the broader context of educational challenges.
Journal Article Example
Citation: Rong, X. L., & Brown, F. (2001). The effects of immigrant generation and ethnicity on educational attainment among young African and Caribbean Blacks in the United States. Harvard Educational Review, 71(3), 536-565. https://doi.org/10.17763/haer.71.3.v1r3742844r6t1u8
Annotation: This study investigates the educational attainment of young African and Caribbean Black immigrants in the United States, considering the influence of immigrant generation and ethnicity. The authors employ quantitative methods to analyze data from national educational databases. The study is relevant to researchers and educators focusing on the intersection of immigration, race, and education. It provides insights into how generational status and ethnic background affect academic performance, highlighting the unique challenges faced by these groups. The strength of the study lies in its robust statistical analysis, although it notes the limitation of not addressing individual school and community factors in depth.
Website Example
Citation: Migration Policy Institute. (2022). Immigrant and refugee students: Supporting academic success. Retrieved from https://www.migrationpolicy.org/research/immigrant-refugee-students-academic-success
Annotation: This report from the Migration Policy Institute offers strategies for supporting the academic success of immigrant and refugee students. It is aimed at educators, policymakers, and community leaders. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges these students face and practical recommendations for schools and communities. Its relevance lies in its evidence-based strategies and focus on policy implications. The website is well-organized and regularly updated, making it a reliable resource. However, as a summary report, it may not provide the in-depth analysis found in academic journal articles.
Completing the Assignment
Organize your entries alphabetically by the author’s last name or by another consistent method.
Ensure consistency in the structure of each entry, making it easy for readers to follow and compare the sources.
Double-check APA formatting and spelling/grammar in your annotations.
•Each citation should include a short 1-2 paragraph annotation providing an overview of
the reference and explaining why it is important and useful.
•All citations must be recent (later than 2010) and websites must include the complete URL
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Title: Ethical Analysis Film Planning Document “Ethical Analysis of Medical Dilemmas in Film: Applying Virtue Ethics, Kantian Ethics, and Utilitarian Ethics”
Instructions: This assignment is the first step to the Ethical Analysis Essay that you will work to complete throughout the term. These assignments require that you analyze a film’s ethical dimensions that include its characters and the story.
First, select a film from the list of available works. If you cannot access these films, you may select a different film, but you will require prior approval from your instructor.
Films for Ethical Analysis Essay
The Jacket (2005) (R) - A Gulf war veteran is wrongly sent to a mental institution for insane criminals, where he becomes the object of a doctor’s experiments, and his life is completely affected by them. The film centers on a wounded Gulf war veteran who returns to his native Vermont suffering from bouts of amnesia.
Extraordinary Measures (2010) (PG) - John Crowley is a man on the corporate fast-track, with a beautiful wife and three children. Just as his career is taking off, he learns that his two youngest kids have a fatal disease. John leaves his job and devotes himself to saving their lives. He joins forces with Dr. Robert Stonehill, a brilliant but eccentric scientist. Together they battle the medical and corporate establishment, racing against time for a cure.
Contagion (2011) (PG 13) - When Beth Emhoff returns to Minnesota from a Hong Kong business trip, she attributes the malaise she feels to jet lag. However, two days later, Beth is dead, and doctors tell her shocked husband that they have no idea what killed her. Soon, many others start to exhibit the same symptoms, and a global pandemic explodes. Doctors try to contain the lethal microbe, but society begins to collapse as a blogger (Jude Law) fans the flames of paranoia.
Joe vs. the Volcano (1990) (PG) (Comedy)–Joe Banks is dying, but his life has pleased him anyway. When a millionaire offers him the opportunity to die and to help others by doing so and in the meantime, to live like a millionaire, Joe grabs the opportunity. His absurdist journey to his demise helps him discover the meaning of existence.
Beethoven (1992) (PG) (Comedy)-A family adopts a St. Bernard puppy, to the chagrin of the father. The puppy grows and causes mishap after mishap. The father’s and family’s love for the dog is tested when a corrupt veterinarian kidnaps the dog for a deadly experiment.
Outbreak (1995) (R) (Drama)–An airborne virus threatens the world, beginning in a California town. A team of doctors is brought in to contain the situation. The doctors must fight against the clock to save the town and its residents after the Army is called in.
The Rainmaker (1997) (PG 13) (Drama)–A new attorney works for a less-than-reputable lawyer and meets a paralegal. An insurance company refuses to pay coverage for a woman’s dying son, and the new lawyer and paralegal team up to fight.
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (2017) (NR) (Documentary)–This tells the story of an African-American woman who died in 1951 at age 31 of cervical cancer. Her legacy, the HeLa cell line, was taken from her tumor while she was still alive.
The Father (2020) (PG 13) (Drama)-A man begins to doubt those he loves and even his own mind as he refuses help from his daughter as he ages.
Dallas Buyers Club (2013) (Drama)-An electrician learns he has AIDS and has just 30 days left to live. He smuggles unapproved drugs into the U.S. and joins with a fellow AIDS patient to sell the treatments to people who can’t wait for science to find a treatment.
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (1994) (R) (Horror)-Viktor Frankenstein recounts events from his life regarding a creature he brings to life from assembled body parts of dead people. He abandons the creature and the creature seeks revenge upon its maker.
Take Care of Maya (2023) (PG 13) (Drama)- A family experiences a nightmare after their daughter exhibits unusual symptoms and they seek medical help.
Next, view the film and then write a planning document using the following subheadings: 1) Introduction 2) Ethical Analysis. The planning document should be a minimum of 250 words in length (excluding title and references pages).
Introduction (Film Synopsis) – Recommended one paragraph
Brief film synopsis in your own words that includes the medical ethical dilemma present in the film and what happens in the film, including the ending.
Ethical Analysis – Recommended one to two paragraphs
Identify the ethical theory you have chosen to apply to the film. Briefly explain how the theory you selected applies to the film. Select one:
Virtue Ethics – Core Principles – telos, virtue, eudaimonism
Kantian Ethics – Core Principles – duty, universality, impartiality, reciprocity
Utilitarian Ethics – Core Principles – welfare, impartiality, sum-ranking, consequences
Identify the core principles of the ethical theory that apply to a medical ethical issue present in the film. Briefly explain how at least one of these core principles applies to the medical ethical issue. (You will expand upon this in the final essay and incorporate all of the core principles for your selected theory.)
APA Formatting – Your planning document must be written using APA format (including APA-approved fonts – e.g., Calibri or Times New Roman 12-point fonts). It should be double-spaced and include a title page and references page. Include in-text citations and references as needed for sources that support your work.
Required Citations and References – You will need to provide in-text citation(s) and reference for the film you select as well as course materials (media or readings) you use to inform your planning document. (USLO 7.4) -
Understanding Supply Chain and Operations Management: A Case Study of Organization XYZ
here is no scenario for this assignment.
You will need to prepare an essay and a report to show your understanding of supply chain
and operations management.
Task 1 of 2 – Essay (AC 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3)
Instructions:
Choose one organisation and write an essay in which you should use specific examples that:
• Outline the nature of the organisation with a background to its operations.
• Critically explain why an effective supply chain is important to all business functions
within the organisation and the key factors to develop an integrated supply chain
strategy.
• Evaluate why and how the organisation maintains supplier relationship, before
recommending a supplier relation system to your selected organisation.
• Critically analyse the factors to consider in developing a strategy to improve an
organisation’s supply chain.
• Assess the use of information technology to create strategies to develop
effective supplier relationships.
• Provide two or more options to improve the supply chain of your organisation and
assess their suitability, feasibility, acceptability and benefits before making your
justified recommendation.
Delivery and Submission:
• 1x Essay (2500 words) excluding TOC, diagrams, references and appendices
Task 2 of 2 – Report (AC 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3)
Instructions:
Write a report with reference to your chosen organisation in Task 1 and support your answer
with examples.
Your report should:
• Justify the importance and use of logistics in the supply chain and explain their
importance.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of current procurement (both strategies and procedure)
within the organisation.
ASSIGNMENT BRIEFS
• Critically evaluate the factors that could be used to improve logistic and procurement
for your organisation.
• Critically evaluate the applicability of a JIT (Just-in-time) system as well as the
applicability of a LIFO or FIFO inventory control for your organisation.
• Propose an effective and economic order quantity system based on your design
Delivery and Submission:
• 1x Report (2000 words) excluding TOC, diagrams, references and appendices -
Title: The Importance of Mindfulness in Conducting and Reporting Research: A Reflection on Proverbs 4:23
Book link:
My Courses (vitalsource.com) –
Discovering Statistics Using IBM SPSS
Read chapters 1 and 4 – read to understand terminology. Must use terminology applicalbe to Research Methods when respond to the questions.
https://online.vitalsource.com/?context_token=a2a18c20-f83e-013c-1ff5-16bc08435271#/books/9781526440310?context_token=a2a18c20-f83e-013c-1ff5-16bc08435271
User Name and Passwork – previously provided.
For this assigment – Read the attached and respond the following questions. Please familiarize yourself with proper terminology as outlined above!
This week, we learned how to describe data. When data are reported scientifically, they are typically received with greater credibility. This places a great responsibility on statisticians because of the special influence they can have. Please read Proverbs 4:23 and respond to the following:
Why is it important to be mindful of the state of your heart when conducting and reporting research?
Can you relate to the pressure to succeed that scientists experience and the temptation to be just a little less forthcoming in some areas?
For Christians who conduct research, how can their professional conduct be an important part of their personal testimony?
This is not a discussion post that can be breezed through. Here are the expectations from the Professor.
Be accurate in all areas.
Show understanding of the topic by including related readings and supporting it with references, presented in APA format. (Contributions reflect exceptional preparation. Ideas offered are substantive, provide one or more major insights, and spur discussion in new and interesting directions.).
Below is an example you can review for both an initial response and a follow-up to a colleague that received FULL credit:
Q: When we consider a variable such as salary and we find that there are a few extreme values or “outliers”, which measure of central tendency would be best and why?
When there are extreme values, the median is the best choice to summarize the distribution. This is because when we calculate the median, it does not involve ALL of the values, as is the case when we calculate the mean. In fact, the median is calculated by first arranging the data in ascending order, and then we obtain the average of the two middle values (Lomax, 2001). That way, any extreme values cannot be included in this calculation.
Also, the mode may or may not be best since it is chosen based on the number that occurs the most.
Lomax, R. G. (2001). An introduction to statistical concepts for education and behavioral sciences. LEA. -
Title: Understanding the Complexity of e-Business Scenarios: Interrelationships of Business Goals, Organization, and Information Technology
Instructions
Grade weight
Each Assignment is worth 6% of your total grade.
Course Objectives:
Discuss the role of e-Business in practical business applications
Identify techniques and tools that can be used to evaluate the driving forces of e-Business
Assess e-Business influence on businesses and how it provides a competitive advantage
Prompt:
Explain why e-Business scenarios are generally more complex than traditional business scenarios. Discuss the interrelationships of the relevant elements, such as business goals, organization of business, and use of information technology.
Instructions:
Response should be approximately 2-3 pages (not counting the cover page and references page), supported with credible references and corresponding in-text citations, all in APA format.
You must submit your assignment as a Word (.doc, .docx) attachment on the Assignments tab for the week. Assignments submitted in any other manner will not be accepted.