Category: Essays

Locate a news article about an issue poverty, pollution, etc.) in order to conduct a meta-analysis of the author’s economic perspective of the selected issue.

Write a six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you:

Provide a brief overview / synopsis of the issue.
Discuss the model or economic theory that relates to the issue presented in the news article.
Discuss what economic theory states and predicts about the issue presented in the news article.
Assess how the situation / issue presented in the news article aligns with economic theory. For example, does it make sense from an economic perspective; is the outcome presented in the article what economic theory would predict; etc.?
Use at least two (2) quality academic resources. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Analyze the economic impact of major social problems and issues such as poverty, discrimination, crime, income distribution, the role of government, and other major issues.
Assess how the economic behavior of individuals, businesses, and governments can affect economic growth, social well-being, and the quality of life.
Use technology and information resources to research economic problems and issues.
Write clearly and concisely about economic problems and issues using proper writing mechanics.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.

Click here to view the grading rubric

Issues about poverty or pollution

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Locate a news article about an issue poverty, pollution, etc.) in order to conduct a meta-analysis of the author’s economic perspective of the selected issue.

Write a six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you:

Provide a brief overview / synopsis of the issue.
Discuss the model or economic theory that relates to the issue presented in the news article.
Discuss what economic theory states and predicts about the issue presented in the news article.
Assess how the situation / issue presented in the news article aligns with economic theory. For example, does it make sense from an economic perspective; is the outcome presented in the article what economic theory would predict; etc.?
Use at least two (2) quality academic resources. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Analyze the economic impact of major social problems and issues such as poverty, discrimination, crime, income distribution, the role of government, and other major issues.
Assess how the economic behavior of individuals, businesses, and governments can affect economic growth, social well-being, and the quality of life.
Use technology and information resources to research economic problems and issues.
Write clearly and concisely about economic problems and issues using proper writing mechanics.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.

Click here to view the grading rubric

Compare and contrast two Native American writers

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Compare and contrast two Native American writers (compare an early to a recent Native American writer or compare two writers that captivated your interest). Consider how dialogue, description, and details are used or explore significant changes in voice, theme, and characterization in these stories about diversity in America. Respond in a five-paragraph APA essay format with quotes, proper in-text citations, and references.

Selections to choose from:

1. Charles Alexander Eastman:

Winona, the Child Woman from Old Indian Days

2. Helen Hunt Jackson:

A Century of Dishonor

3. Sherman J. Alexie, Jr.:

Flight

4. N. Scott Momaday:

The Priest of the Sun

5. Simon J. Ortiz

Men on the Moon

Please be sure to include the following in your assignment submission:

Write a formal, 5-paragraph essay in APA format, including a cover page, in response to this question. Base your answer on your own observations and support your assertions quoting from your assigned readings.
Read the assigned readings from the Native American Literature sections. Highlight quotes, summarize, or paraphrase from this week’s readings and be sure to include an in-text citation in proper APA format (Author, year, p. X).
Include three quotes from our readings. When we discuss literature, it is all about the words before us. They are ours to consider and reflect on. So, you will want to make a strong assertion and prove it, or support it, by quoting from the readings. Include three quotes in our essay.
Create a strong thesis for your essay. A thesis states your main idea in a sentence. A sample thesis (which you are free to use) might be: Charles Alexander Eastman and Sherman Alexie, Jr., both award-winning authors with strong cultural roots, differ greatly in voice, theme, and characterization of Native American culture.
Be sure to include an APA reference page.

Discussion Question: Persuasive Interviewing

By Saturday, January 30, 2016 respond to the discussion question presented. Submit your response to the appropriate Discussion Area. Use the same Discussion Area to comment on two of your classmates’ submissions and continue the discussion until Wednesday, February 3, 2016.

Use the Respond link to post responses and materials that pertain to this assignment. Use the Respond link beneath any existing postings to respond to them.

Assignment 1: Discussion Question

What are some of the similarities and differences between motivational interviewing techniques used in a counseling setting and persuasive techniques used in a business sales setting? What are the ethical considerations in each setting? Be sure to cite as appropriate, the online course, the textbook, and other credible, scholarly sources to substantiate the points you are making. Apply APA standards for writing and citations to your work

What was the conflict in solving America’s social problems and was it possible to address the myriad of social ills in America at the turn of the 19th and 20th century without addressing the the heart, or root cause, of those social ills? Who were the people who attempted to address the social ills of the American working class? What means did they use? What were they and their movement called?

The Public Health Department is planning to develop an adolescent substance abuse prevention program.

Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research about the stages of research synthesis. Based on your research, respond to the following:

Using meta-analysis, apply and explain the stages of research synthesis that you would propose to address adolescent substance abuse.
Identify the best practices that will form the basis of service delivery.
Analyze and explain whether evidence-based practice would prove to be the best choice for this program.
Explain which steps should be followed when using evidence-based practice for this program. Provide at least two examples of evidence-based practice that can be referred to for the program.
Analyze and explain which of the summative evaluation methods is the most effective in accessing a research program’s outcomes or effects. Describe the pros and cons of using each method.

support your work, using examples. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format

Substance Abuse Assessment Reflection Paper:

– Integrate at least 2 facts related to alcohol use and college students. Fact must be from a credible source and must be from a time frame of 2013-2015. Facts must be properly cited.

– Describe in detail what happened that resulted in you being charged with a violation of the Code and how the University’s policies about alcohol apply to your situation.

– Describe your level of responsibility for the situation that resulted in you being charged with a violation of the Code.

– Describe the risks associated with being under the influence of alcohol, including the impact of alcohol on your behavior throughout this situation.

– Describe how your alcohol use put your experiences at WFU at risk, whether academically, socially, financially, or otherwise.

– Describe the impact, if any, of your actions on each of the following: you, your friends, your family, police, staff, others present or not present, and the community as a whole.

– Will what you have learned from this experience impact how you approach situations involving alcohol in the future? Why or why not?

– Describe how your ability to succeed will be impacted if you choose to continue violating the University’s policies on alcohol. Be sure to include the potential consequences for your personal safety, academic goals, career goals, and social relationships.

– If you were in this situation again, what would you do? What would you consider in making your decisions?

– Discuss your decisions in relation to your personal values.

– Discuss your decisions in relations to your organization’s values (Sigma Nu).

– Discuss how you will avoid future violations of the Code.

– What did you learn about yourself from the Substance Abuse Assessment?

– Were you surprised about any of the information you learned from the assessment and/or interacting with Mr. Abernathy?

– What are suggestions from the assessment will be begin to incorporate into your alcohol use routine?

– What specifics about your drinking habits do you feel need to change?

– What have you learned about yourself as a result of your behaviors and your interaction with the disciplinary process at WFU?

Discussion 1

Macbeth is often considered one of literature’s greatest tragedies, not only because of Macbeth’s tragic fall from grace, but because of how the play relates to human nature and the conflicts inherent in human nature. Think of what kinds of conflicts you saw in Macbeth. Consider what literary techniques helped convey the conflict

State a conflict that you see present in Macbeth (please refer to the list of conflicts).
Respond to one of the following and provide specific textual examples:
Describe a key conflict in the play and how it corresponds to a character’s development.
Describe two key literary techniques and elements of drama that aid in developing the conflict.
Explain how the conflict identified in the play relates to human nature and the human condition.

Discussion 2

Reflect on Mistaken Identity: A Ten Minute Play. This is a modern comedy that centers on the quest for love and understanding. Consider whether the function of the conflict in this play and the way the literary elements and techniques enhance the conflict is different from what we studied in Macbeth.

State a conflict that you see present in Mistaken Identity: A Ten Minute Play (please refer to the list of conflicts )
Respond to one of the following, providing examples or quotations from the play to illustrate your ideas:
Describe a key conflict in the play and how it corresponds to a character’s development.
Describe two key literary techniques and elements and techniques of drama that aid in developing the conflict.
Explain how and why the conflict in this comedy is different from and/or similar to the conflict explored in tragedy

Goods and Service Design” Please respond to the following:

From the e-Activity, examine some of the steps that are involved in designing goods and services. Select two services or two products that are currently on the market. Use Exhibit 6.1 from Chapter 6 of the text to compare and contrast each step, and determine the similarities and areas where they differ.
From the e-Activity, suggest at least two changes to specific areas of the process design phase that may lead to improvement in operations. Provide a rationale to support your suggestion

Expatriates Assignment

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Assignment 2: Expatriates

Imagine you are an HR manager, and you have been challenged with the task of reducing expatriate turnover. Think of one or two (1-2) strategies to accomplish this task, and write a one (1) page memo to your boss summarizing your ideas. Persuade him that this is the direction to go.

Write a one (1) page memo in which you:
Develop two (2) strategies that will help your company reduce expatriate turnover.
Summarize both ideas in memo format to present to your boss.
Create compelling arguments in favor of your solution to persuade your boss.

Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:

a. Typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.

b. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, your name, your professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.