Category: APA (edition “APA 6”)

Human Resources

1.    Introduction:
a.    Teams are only effective if they are working towards the organizational mission and that they continue to communicate.  Sometimes organizations can develop organizational silos that limit organizational effectiveness.  During this assignment, you will have a chance to study system theory and how this theory can align work teams

2.    Instructions:
a.    Utilizing our assigned reading, CUW library, and other scholarly materials, you will prepare a 2-3 double spaced page paper (not including, title page, references or appendices) following APA guidelines. This paper should exhibit some critical thinking on the part of the student.  Each paper should be well organized and readable.

3.    Answer the following questions in your paper:
a.    Define and explain system theory
b.    Explain how you can apply this theory to improve team productivity.
c.    Discuss how you can move an organization from organizational silos to an organization that supports system theory.

4.    Writing Requirements (APA Format):
a.    Write 2-3 pages, not including the title page, reference page(s), and appendices.
b.    Include an intro and summary to your paper.
c.    1-inch margins
d.    Double spaced
e.    12-point Times New Roman font
f.    Title page with the topic and the name of the student
g.    Reference page (minimum of 4 resources)

5.    Grading and Assessment.
a.    The assignment will be graded on content and per the assignment rubric.

Evaluation of a Digital Repository

Assessment Criteria:
1. Understanding, analysis and articulation of the project components.
2. Research and investigative effort.
3. Identification, coverage and use of relevant resources.
4. Presentation of findings including citations and reference list.
5. Participation in related tutorial activities.

Task:
You will critically evaluate the Cities and Memory website (https://citiesandmemory.com/sounds/) from a digital continuity perspective and write a report providing advice on how the digital repository platform could be improved so that the Cities and Memory project recordings are available (accessible and usable) in future years and do not violate privacy norms.

Your report will:

1.Use the Open Archival Information System (OAIS) Reference Model as the basis for your analysis of the stakeholder needs and functional requirements for the digital repository; then make recommendations on how to better address the long-term preservation of the archival materials to meet all the stakeholders needs.
2.Make recommendations on metadata elements to be included based on the Generic Metadata Model in the ISO 23081.2 Standard.
3.Make recommendations on how to address the privacy concerns of the users and subjects of the recordings.

Your discussion should refer to 2-3 examples of sound recordings uploaded on the platform to illustrate potential problems and your recommendations for improvement.

Note that you do not need to get in contact with the site administrators in order to complete this assignment. The information available on the website is sufficient.

Resources

Lavoie, B. (2014). The Open Archival Information System (OAIS) Reference Model: Introductory Guide (2nd Edition). Digital Preservation Coalition. Available from http://www.dpconline.org/docman/technology-watch-reports/1359-dpctw14-02/file

International Organization for Standardization. (2012). ISO 14721:2012. Space data and information transfer systems Open Archival Information System (OAIS) Reference model. (2nd Edition). International Organization for Standardization. Available from the Library via the Techstreet Enterprise Australian Standards database.

International Organization for Standardization. (2007). ISO 23081.2:2007 Information and Documentation – Records Management Processes – Metadata for Records – Part 2: Conceptual and Implementation Issues. Available from the Library via the Techstreet Enterprise Australian Standards database.

Human Resources

Short Paper: Learning Theory

Outcome: Identify the role of training and development within an organization.

1.    Introduction:
a.    During this week you had the chance to read about several learning theories.  Thinking about your organization, or another one of your chosen, relate a learning theory to employee improvement and team development

2.    Instructions:
a.    Utilizing our assigned reading, CUW library, and other scholarly materials, you will prepare a 2-3 double spaced page paper (not including, title page, references or appendices) following APA guidelines. This paper should exhibit some critical thinking on the part of the student.  Each paper should be well organized and readable.

3.    Answer the following questions in your paper:
a.    Provide an overview of your chosen learning theory
b.    Explain how the learning theory can be applied at your current employee
c.    Discuss what changes or modifications you would recommend to the learning theory.

4.    Writing Requirements (APA Format):
a.    Write 2-3 pages, not including the title page, reference page(s), and appendices.
b.    Include an intro and summary to your paper.
c.    1-inch margins
d.    Double spaced
e.    12-point Times New Roman font
f.    Title page with the topic and the name of the student
g.    Reference page (minimum of 4 resources)

5.    Grading and Assessment.
a.    The assignment will be graded on content and per the assignment rubric.

Milestone One: Persuasive Essay Draft (GRADED)

Overview: Persuasion is a constant in each of our lives. No matter where we look, what we read, what we see, or who we interact with, we are inevitably going to encounter some form of persuasion. Advertisements want us to buy things. Newspapers and television want to convince us of how we should feel about events. We are put into positions where we must defend our thoughts and beliefs to others, and the process we apply is typically some form of persuasion.

Persuasive writing is one of the most powerful forms of writingit has the ability to influence one’s thoughts, and also the ability to change one’s mind about a particular issue. The persuasive essay is an ideal tool for supporting an opinion on an issue using researched facts and information. It also gives you the chance to recognize an opposing viewpoint and refute it, noting that those who hold the opposing viewpoint are the intended audience of the piece.

Prompt: For this milestone, you will submit a draft of your persuasive essay. At this point in the course, you have completed activities that will help you transform your essay into a draft. This milestone will help you address critical elements IIII below, which will ultimately inform your final submission of the persuasive essay. You must submit your completed Milestone to the assignment page in Brightspace by the deadline.

Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:

I. Introduction

This is where readers will have a chance to get an idea of what your essay will be about and what you will prove throughout. Do not give all of your information away here, but give readers a sample of what is to come. Do not forget to review your writing plan to make sure you are hitting all of the points that you planned out, while also stating your claim.

Provide an overview of the issue you have selected, briefly describing main points and your argument.
Compose an engaging thesis statement that explains the argument that you will prove and support throughout your essay. This statement will give direction to your essay and should be well thought out.

II. Body

The body is your opportunity to describe and support your argument in depth. Make sure your thoughts and evidence are clear and organized in a way that is easy for readers to follow and understand.

Be sure that you write multiple paragraphs that are focused, clearly state their intent, and move logically from one to the other, building the thesis argument as the essay progresses.
Your body paragraphs should support your argument by combining thoughts and ideas with evidence from sources. There is no such thing as a right or wrong argument; the key is how it is supported and the quality of the evidence used.
Address and refute any opposing viewpoints to your argument. This is your chance to discredit any opposing views, thus strengthening your own.

III. Conclusion

Think of the conclusion as a review of your argument. Use this section to restate your argument and remind readers of your supporting evidence. Think of this as your last chance to persuade readers to agree with you.

Review your argument. This section should consist of a review of your main points employed to support your argument. Think of this as your last chance to prove your point or your closing arguments.
Your conclusion should articulate insights about your argument established through your essay. This should follow logically from your essay, referring to key points or quotes used to support your argument.

Any topic (writer’s choice)

You’re a member of the financial services department at Benson Regional Medical Center. The chief financial officer and chair of the capital budgeting committee, Dana Foster, has requested that you perform some capital analysis of two proposed patient service programs.

Start by downloading the Week 8 Discussion Spreadsheet [XLSX].
Use the spreadsheet to find the information needed to complete a net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), and a discounted payback period for proposed Programs A and B.
Once you have completed the capital budgeting analyses, prepare a narrated PowerPoint presentation that provides:
A brief description of the proposed programs (A & B)*.
The cash flows projections for each option from Year 0 through Year 5.
The results and interpretation of the discounted payback period.
Net present value (NPV).
Internal rate of return (IRR).
In addition, you will be expected to state which program you would like to move forward to the full Capital Budgeting Committee for their consideration with supporting rationale. The presentation should be limited to 10 minutes. Submit the spreadsheet along with the slide deck.
*You get to create the program options descriptions.

Activity: Thesis Identification (GRADED)

Answer the questions below in another Word document to construct a working thesis statement.
What is the problem you will be addressing that is connected to your potential field or major?
State your argument that addresses this problem. Remember, your argument may have changed now that you’ve conducted more research.
What is your first reason or keypoint why your audience should be persuaded by your argument? Can it be supported using the research you’ve conducted so far? Briefly identify the research you will use to support this point.
What is your second reason or keypoint why your audience should be persuaded by your argument? Can it be supported using the research you’ve conducted so far? Briefly identify the research you will use to support this point.
What is your third reason or keypoint why your audience should be persuaded by your argument? Can it be supported using the research you’ve conducted so far? Briefly identify the research you will use to support this point.
Now, combine your answers to questions 2-5 to construct a thesis statement. Your thesis statement should be 1-2 sentences long. Begin by stating the position you will argue, and then go on to list the reasons or major points you will write about in the paper to defend that position.

Any topic (writer’s choice)

Native Hawaiians and Native Americans
Use social conflict, structural functional or symbolic interactionists approach to examine the similarities Native Hawaiians and Native Americans have had since coming in contact with Europeans. What are the similarities and differences in dealing with the United States government?

Web Design and Development

You have been hired to create a Website. In this assignment, you will begin to gather the necessary information to complete the work and present your ideas to your client.

You will need to answer the following questions:

    What kind of domain name(s) will you register (i.e., .com, .biz, .net, etc.)? Why do you suggest this kind of domain? (Review the section in Week 1 on domain names.)
    Will you register the site using multiple domains? Why is this necessary?
    Will you need to secure any portion of your site? Why? (See section on HTTPS.)
    Given the nature of Web trends and changes in technology, what steps, if any, do you suggest to keep your site viable for more than one year?
    What browsers do you anticipate your visitors will be using based on information available today?
    Does the browser have any impact on your design?
    Based on what youve just learned this week about CSS, how will this help in the development of your site?

You may submit this in multiple formats though a pitch deck (PowerPoint is highly recommended; extra points if you would actually like to create a presentation in a video device or software of your choosing that you can upload to YouTube or similar online easily accessible hosting service. Note: Your instructor must be able to access your video if you choose this option. Prior coordination is needed to ensure your instructor will be able to access your video). Youve been hired, but remember you still need to show off how awesome you are.

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Part One:

Your client is interested in how you will structure the Website. Before you begin to write the HTML for your pages, its a good practice to create a storyboard* that outlines your ideas for colors, font sizes, placement of images, hyperlinks, and sections on each page. You do not need to write this in HTML! In fact, it will save you time if you develop your storyboard in Word, PowerPoint, or Visio first, so you can make adjustments based on feedback.

Here are some online resources to help you think through the process:

https://www.webhostdesignpost.com/website/websitestoryboarding.html

https://itstillworks.com/use-powerpoint-create-website-storyboard-6190734.html

Example Story Board

Part Two:

Based on your storyboard, you will begin to create your file structure for your site. It is never a good practice to keep all of your files in the same folder.

For example, if you are developing a site that sells clothing for men, women, and children you might have one folder for all the pages that house mens clothing, another for womens clothing, and so on.

You can create this portion in Word indicating where each of your HTML pages will be located, as shown in Section 2.4: Links in your text.

*Your storyboard and file structure should outline your homepage, inside pages, navigational scheme, and where you plan to add your form. This is a high-level design that you will be adjusting and changing throughout the quarter.

Math Curriculum

Participants will submit a written document identifying the appropriate ways to differentiate instruction for the chosen curriculum area (think about what differentiation includes).  This document must be supported with evidence-based instructional methods (they must be cited) from current literature.  One class period during the class session will be dedicated to finding the literature for your specific area and working on this document.

The rubric is provided and an example as well.

Corona Virus

WHAT DO YOU THINK WILL BE A MAJOR CONSEQUENCE OF COVID-19 IN THE COMING YEARS AS IT RELATES TO  1) SOCIETY,  2) EMPLOYMENT,  3) EDUCATION,  4)  SOCIAL INTERACTION,  5) RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES,  ETC?  BACK UP YOUR ANSWERS USING INFORMATION FROM THE BOOK.  LOOK AT THE CHAPTERS RELATING TO THIS TOPICS.