Category: Essays

What Does it Mean to be Educated, and Who Decides? Entering a Conversation about Education

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References Used:

-Mark Edmundson’s essay “On the Uses of a Liberal Education: As Lite Entertainment for Bored College Students”

-“The Banking Concept of Education,” from Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire

In essay #2, you will consider Freire’s ideas alongside those of Mark Edmundson, both of whom write about educational best practices from different perspectives. You will synthesize their ideas, teaching your readers what you find most significant. This may require you to consider how each writer would analyze the other’s argument. You might try to identify common ground as well as at what places the writers diverge. You might also attempt to explain what elements of the issue neither have considered. Remember that a synthesis requires more than summarizing other scholars’ work; instead, you will use their work as a basis for your own argumentative thesis. To extend our metaphor from the first two units, think of your essay as a new statement in the conversation that Freire and Edmundson have begun.

One way to begin composing this essay is to consider Freire and Edmundson’s arguments as they apply to collegiate education. Construct an argument based on how college students (or professors) can apply Freire’s and Edmundson’s ideas to their studies. If you like, you may draw from your own experiences, but keep in mind that both Freire and Edmundson should be directly quoted or paraphrased in your paper.

Your audience is educated peers who have read Freire and Edmundson closely. This means that you will not need to summarize the content of each essay; rather, draw from the texts to support your own assertions. You’ll want to consider at all points how to persuade your readers.

Guidelines for Essay #2

Length/Due Date: approximately 800-1,000 words, due Sunday midnight Central Standard Time (CST).

Style/Format: This, as all essays in EN106, should be formatted in a standard scholarly format. (Most students follow MLA or APA guidelines, which are outlined in Easy Writer.) No matter what format you follow, be sure to do the following:

Use 12 point, Times New Roman font, double-spaced.
Use 1-inch margins top, bottom, and sides.
Although no cover page is needed, you should include your name, my name, the course number/title, and date at the upper left-hand corner of the manuscript.

References: Essay #2 will include formal references to the assigned readings, enough references to support your thesis. Such references will use quotation or paraphrasing, and must include in-text citations.

Works Cited/References: Because you will be referring to Freire’s and Edmundson’s essays, please create an appropriate bibliography. See the appropriate chapters of Easy Writer for directions on how to create an entry for a work in an anthology. (Hint: Look at p. 219 for MLA and p. 259 for APA.) You may also draw upon history textbook(s) or other sources, which will also need to be cited according to the guidelines presented in Easy Writer.

Titles: Include a descriptive title at the beginning of your essay that tips your readers off to your thesis. Do not format your title with quotation marks, boldface, underlining or italics. Quotation marks or underlining are only appropriate if the title borrows words from another source

Research the South University Online Library and the Internet to read more about the behavioral patterns. Conduct an interview (via phone or face-to-face) of ten or more people in the age group of fifteen to sixty-four years, to survey the impression of their health, health problems, and lifestyle choices.

Ask the following questions, while conducting the interview:

Do you smoke?Do you drink alcohol?Do you wear a seatbelt while driving a car?Do you talk on the phone while driving?Do you exercise four to five times a week?Do you eat a healthy diet with fruits, vegetables, fish, chicken, and whole grain?Do you suffer from any of the following conditions: high blood pressure, stress, weight issues, or diabetes?

Compile the data collected through the interview for each category of questions, taking into consideration the age group to which they belong.

For doing so, create a three column chart.

In the first column, list the health behaviors for which people were interviewed.In the second column, list the percentage of individuals interviewed against each behavior.In the third column, list the percentage of people who believe they have healthy lifestyles (information can be found in the text readings or from the Internet).

Next, analyze the chart to understand how these columns differ from each other.

In a Microsoft Word document, create a 3- -page report of your analysis, answering the following questions:

Are you surprised to see the trends of the most common behaviors? Discuss.Did an individual’s age relate to his or her health behavior? For example, do individuals in the age group of fifty to sixty years have different behaviors than individuals in the age group of thirty to forty years?What are some of the changes that the people you interviewed could implement in their lifestyles and behaviors to improve their health status?

Support your responses with examples.

Cite any sources in APA format.

Submission Detail

Complete the following for this assignment:

Compare and contrast the management information systems (MIS) in place in 2 distinctly different organizations.

Complete the following for this assignment:

• Compare and contrast the management information systems (MIS) in place in 2 distinctly different organizations.
• Compare each organization’s use of information systems to help manage internal operations and to make decisions.
• Assess how these two organizations use information technology for competitive advantage.
• Appraise the individual and organizational consequences of the use of information technology, and recognize potential security breaches and computer crimes.

Present your findings in a Word document of 5–6 body pages formatted in APA style.

Please submit your assignment.

Submitting your assignment in APA format means, at a minimum, you will need the following:

• Title page: Remember the running head. The title should be in all capitals.
• Abstract: A summary of your paper, not an introduction. Begin writing in third-person voice.
• Body: The body of your paper begins on the page following the title page and abstract page and must be double-spaced (be careful not to triple- or quadruple-space between paragraphs). The type face should be 12-pt. Times Roman or 12-pt. Courier in regular black type. Do not use color, bold type, or italics except as required for APA-level headings and references. The deliverable length of the body of your paper for this assignment is 2–3 pages. In-body academic citations to support your decisions and analysis are required. A variety of academic sources is encouraged.
• Reference page: References that align with your in-body academic sources are listed on the final page of your paper. The references must be in APA format using appropriate spacing, hang indention, italics, and upper- and lowercase usage as appropriate for the type of resource used. Remember, the Reference Page is not a bibliography but a further listing of the abbreviated in-body citations used in the paper. Every referenced item must have a corresponding in-body citation

Assess how these two organizations use information technology for competitive advantage.
Appraise the individual and organizational consequences of the use of information technology, and recognize potential security breaches and computer crimes.

Present your findings in a Word document of 5–6 body pages formatted in APA style.

Please submit your assignment.

Submitting your assignment in APA format means, at a minimum, you will need the following:

Title page: Remember the running head. The title should be in all capitals.
Abstract: A summary of your paper, not an introduction. Begin writing in third-person voice.
Body: The body of your paper begins on the page following the title page and abstract page and must be double-spaced (be careful not to triple- or quadruple-space between paragraphs). The type face should be 12-pt. Times Roman or 12-pt. Courier in regular black type. Do not use color, bold type, or italics except as required for APA-level headings and references. The deliverable length of the body of your paper for this assignment is 2–3 pages. In-body academic citations to support your decisions and analysis are required. A variety of academic sources is encouraged.
Reference page: References that align with your in-body academic sources are listed on the final page of your paper. The references must be in APA format using appropriate spacing, hang indention, italics, and upper- and lowercase usage as appropriate for the type of resource used. Remember, the Reference Page is not a bibliography but a further listing of the abbreviated in-body citations used in the paper. Every referenced item must have a corresponding in-body citation

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David

Professional Development (an individual assignment)

Part 1: Go to the Career Network by logging in to KU Campus, and select the “Career Network” tab at the top of your screen. This is the landing page to which you will be brought. On the main part of the page you will see job leads from career services.

Checklist:

Choose two positions you would like to apply for. (Assume that you can relocate anywhere). For each position, provide the following information in a bulleted list:

Job title
Salary (if provided)
Degree required
Experience required
Then determine your skills and abilities regarding the jobs for which you want to apply. Are you qualified? Do you need additional education, experience, or both?

Part 2: With the advent of globalization, many companies hire around the world. They search for the most talented and qualified professionals, wherever they may be located. Now imagine that the jobs you chose are located abroad.

Do research on two countries values regarding work at the World Values Survey Association’s website: http://www.worldvaluessurvey.org/WVSOnline.jsp

Select 2010-2014 data and then choose 2 countries from the drop-down menu and compare their work related values to yours in a minimum 2-page essay.

Checklist:

How do your work related values compare with the countries you chose?
What challenges do you think you would have working in the two chosen cultures sometime in the future? What country would you prefer to work in and why?
What benefits and challenges might you derive from working in a culture that values a slower pace of life

Accounting Unit 8 Discussion Parts 1 and 2

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Topic #1: Hedging

Although a company would never dispel gains from currency fluctuations, they truly hate accounting for the losses. This is why minimizing risk is so important. It is absolutely necessary to retain a firm’s profits from selling a product or providing a service. Please consider the following questions:

What is the purpose of a hedge?
How does a hedge operate?
Provide an example of three hedging strategies.
Of the three, which do you prefer?

Topic #2: Translation and Remeasurement

In viewing how to restate financial statements, there are two major processes. The first is known as translation and the second is known as remeasurement. You will look at these two processes as you answer the following questions:

What is the translation method and when is it used?
What is the remeasurement process and when is it used?
Which is the most common in today’s business practices and which do you prefer?

Applications in Marketing

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Select a Fortune 500 international company in the service industry. Using your selected company as the basis for your research, prepare a paper that will:

Describe the main line of business of the company.
Name four of the countries in which the company operates.
Explain in detail the implementation of the 4Ps marketing mix concept by the company.
Describe any differences observed in the implementation of this concept, from one country to another.

Present your findings as a Word document of 4–5 pages that is formatted in APA style

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Given the importance of technology in business today, discuss ONE of the following issues providing examples wherever possible.

Explain what you think are the most important functions that Human Resources performs detailing why you have chosen those functions.

Staff appraisals in many companies are conducted on an annual basis. Other firms may conduct reviews more regularly, for example quarterly. Outline what you think are the advantages and disadvantages of either system and explain which you would use, and why, if you were a manager and had the choice

Strategic Planning & Strategy Formulation
Case Assignment

In this case assignment consider some key strategies recently implemented by Comcast in its effort to succeed and compete in its current competitive environment. Discuss the strategic direction of the company and whether you believe the organization to be on the right track. Make recommendations that you believe would help Comcast to gain market share (that is, hypothetically formulate what you think would be useful strategies for Comcast to consider). Also comment regarding whether you believe Comcast operates in a socially responsible manner and whether their CSR record helps or hinders their success.
Assignment Expectations

Your case assignment should be a minimum of 4 pages in length.

You are required to use APA formatting and you are required to cite and reference your sources. There should be a minimum of three reputable sources cited and referenced in your paper.

Please make sure you review the assignment rubric prior to writing your assignment.

Module 3 – SLP
Strategic Planning & Strategy Formulation
Current Event Blog 3

For this SLP submission you will be asked to submit your third blog entry about another important aspect of the strategic management process and to provide examples based on current events pulled from recent articles from reputable sources (such as a major national news source like the NY Times, Business Week, etc.).

Recall that the main article(s) for each of your blog entries must be no older than 4 months old. If you use an older article as your primary focal article, you will be asked to redo the assignment. You may, of course, use older sources to support your discussion but the article serving as the main focus of your paper must be recent.

For your third SLP discuss the importance of the strategy formulation and planning phase. Identify one recent article that identifies a recent major strategic effort on the part of an organization. What would you have recommended if you were sitting at the strategy planning table? Examples of such an effort might include mergers, buy-outs, sell-offs, introduction of innovative products, strategic marketing campaigns …and the like.

Discuss to what extent you believe this effort will succeed given the organization’s external environment. What is the take-away for your reading audience? That is, what strategic planning lessons can be learned from the situation you highlighted in your blog entry?
SLP Assignment Expectations

Your SLP assignment should be a minimum of 2 pages in length.

You are required to use APA formatting and you are required to cite and reference your sources. There should be a minimum of three reputable sources cited and referenced in your paper.

Please make sure you review the assignment rubric prior to writing your assignment.

Module 4 – Case
Strategy Implementation & Evaluation
Case Assignment

Please note that this assignment is unique in that your written communication skills will be assessed. This assignment also includes a specialized rubric focused specifically on written communication.

After reviewing the book section, presentation materials, and additional readings you will be asked to compose an argumentative essay where you will argue for or against the thesis identified below regarding the implementation process of a strategic management plan. Here is the thesis statement you are expected to support or refute using well-reasoned arguments:

The successful implementation of the strategic management plan in a large corporation like Comcast is highly reliant on measurement and evaluation efforts during and after the implementation phase.

In responding to this assignment you should continue your review of the information available on Comcast. Identifying strategies over the past couple of years that did not work out so well versus strategies that succeeded might be helpful in supporting key arguments. Some questions to ask yourself in formulating your arguments might include: What barriers might have gotten in the way of any less successful strategies? And what type of strategic evaluation efforts do you think are necessary to keep an eye on progress in a large company like Comcast? How does measurement of implementation processes help assure success? How does the evaluation process help to assure future success?

In this assignment, make sure you clearly identify the position you are taking with respect to the thesis. Your essay should include an introduction, and well developed arguments in support of your position. You should wrap up your essay with a conclusion.
Assignment Expectations

Your case assignment should be a minimum of 5 pages in length.

You are required to use APA formatting and you are required to cite and reference your sources. There should be a minimum of three reputable sources cited and referenced in your paper but more is preferred.

Please make sure you review the assignment rubric prior to writing your assignment. Keep in mind that this rubric is a different rubric from what you are used to as it focuses on the assessment of your writing skills.

Module 4 – SLP
Strategy Implementation & Evaluation
Current Event Blog 4

For this SLP submission you will be asked to submit your fourth blog entry about another important aspect of the strategic management process and to provide examples based on current events pulled from recent articles from reputable sources (such as a major national news source like the NY Times, Business Week, etc.).

Recall that the main article(s) for each of your blog entries must be no older than 4 months old. If you use an older article as your primary focal article, you will be asked to redo the assignment. You may, of course, use older sources to support your discussion but the article serving as the main focus of your paper must be recent.

This final blog entry will be related to your case assignment in that it will deal with Comcast. For this assignment consider the short news article related to Verizon by Albanesius (2014) and the Nakashima (2014) article that discusses a deal made between Disney and the Dish Network. The articles deal with plans to provide video content on mobile devices and on home televisions in an a la carte manner. As you know, Cable companies tend to bundle programming to cause customers to want to buy more premium packages to accommodate their home entertainment desires. The players in the industry have been avoiding the a la carte approach to programming in order to cause customers to pay more through the bundling strategy.

Your assignment will be to present to your blog reading audience an argument as to whether you believe that Comcast is strategically poised to compete with upcoming changes in the environment related to providing an a la carte approach to programming. What should large cable companies like Comcast be doing now so as not to go the way of Kodak?

Make sure you provide at least two very recent articles to support your key points (no older than 4 months old).
SLP Assignment Expectations

Your SLP assignment should be a minimum of 4-5 pages in length.

You are required to use APA formatting and you are required to cite and reference your sources. There should be a minimum of three reputable sources cited and referenced in your paper.

Please make sure you review the assignment rubric prior to writing your assignment

Discussion post should be in the SOAP Note format, rather than the traditional narrative style:

Case 2: Dysuria:

A 55-year-old African-American male reports to your clinic complaining of frequent and painful urination for the past 2 months. The patient is sexually active and has been in a monogamous relationship for the past 3 years. He reports no penile discharge, fever, chills, abdominal pain, or back pain. His father is deceased and passed away of colon cancer. His father had a history of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). The patient considers himself as a healthy male. He works for a large American corporation, has a relatively healthy diet, and exercises 4 to 5 times per week.

To prepare:

With regard to the case study you were assigned:

•Review this week’s Learning Resources, and consider the insights they provide about the case study.

•Consider what history would be necessary to collect from the patient in the case study you were assigned.

•Consider what physical exams and diagnostic tests would be appropriate to gather more information about the patient’s condition. How would the results be used to make a diagnosis?

•Identify at least five possible conditions that may be considered in a differential diagnosis for the patient.

POST 1-2 PAGES SOAP NOTE ON :A description of the health history you would need to collect from the patient in the case study to which you were assigned. Explain what physical exams and diagnostic tests would be appropriate and how the results would be used to make a diagnosis. List five different possible conditions for the patient’s differential diagnosis, and justify why you selected each

As an advanced practice nurse at a community health clinic, you often treat female (and sometimes male patients) with hormone deficiencies. One of your patients requests that you prescribe supplemental hormones. This poses the questions: How will you determine what kind of treatment to suggest? What patient factors should you consider? Are supplemental hormones the best option for the patient, or would they benefit from alternative treatments?

To prepare:

•Review Chapter 56 of the Arcangelo and Peterson text, as well as the Holloway and Makinen and Huhtaniemi and Hollway articles in the Learning Resources.

•Review the provided scenario and reflect on whether or not you would support hormone replacement therapy.

•Locate and review additional articles about research on hormone replacement therapy for women and/or men. Consider the strengths and limitations of hormone replacement therapy.

Post 1-2 PAGES ON : A description of the strengths and limitations of hormone replacement therapy. Based on these strengths and limitations, explain why you would or why you would not support hormone replacement therapy. Explain whether you would prescribe supplemental hormones or recommend alternative treatments to patients with hormone deficiencies and why.

REFERENCES:

Arcangelo, V. P., & Peterson, A. M. (Eds.). (2013). Pharmacotherapeutics for advanced practice: A practical approach (3rd ed.). Ambler, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Chapter 56, “Menopause and Menopausal Hormone Therapy” (pp. 884–895)

Holloway, D. (2010). Clinical update on hormone replacement therapy. British Journal of Nursing, 19(8), 496–504. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Mäkinen, J. I., & Huhtaniemi, I. (2011). Androgen replacement therapy in late-onset hypogonadism: Current concepts and controversies—A mini-review. Gerontology, 57(3), 193–202. Retrieved from the Walden Library database