Write a 1-2 page paper in APA format with sources cited from your readings that answers the following question:
What was Major General William T. Sherman’s rationale behind his decision to attack the population of the Confederacy rather than seek to fight and destroy its armed forces? Do you think this strategy is always effective in warfare? Why or why not? Assignment checked for plagiarism through SafeAssign
The attachment labeled “Article B” is the main article to use for the assignment. The other attachments are needed to do the assignment as well, but Article B is what needs to be used.
I have also added a little more info on what needs to be done.
Review Chapters 5 and 6 in the course text, Research Design.
Review the book excerpt “A Typology of Research Purposes and Its Relationship to Mixed Methods.”
Review the annotated journal article “Developing Long-Term Physical Activity Participation: A Grounded Theory Study With African American Women,” which is annotated to reveal the how an introduction and purpose statement function.
Look to the Introduction Checklist and Purpose Statement Checklist for more guidance in analyzing and evaluating the introduction and purpose statement in your assigned article.
Identify the purpose for research in your article according to the nine purposes of research found in “A Typology of Research Purposes and Its Relationship to Mixed Methods.” It is possible that your assigned article may have more than one purpose.
Assess and evaluate the introductions and purpose statements. As part of the evaluation, be sure to describe how well the introduction achieves its purpose and, if applicable, include suggestions for improvement.
With these thoughts in mind:
Post by Day 3 a 3-paragraph analysis and evaluation of the article’s introduction and purpose statement. Be sure to include which one (or more, if applicable) of the nine purposes for research from “A Typology of Research Purposes and Its Relationship to Mixed Methods” the article represents. Then, in a final paragraph, ask any questions you may have about introductions and purpose statements
XYZ Corporation produces a commercial product that is in great demand by consumers on a national basis. Unfortunately, near the plant where it is produced there is a large population of dove-tail turtles who are adversely affected by contaminants from the plant. XYZ has a filtering process that is expensive and any increase in filtering effectiveness reduces their profit. Dove tailed turtles are not a protected species hence there are no environmental rules regulating XYZ’s level of contaminants.
Clearly, no filtering at all would maximize XYZ’s profitability. However, a local environmental group monitors XYZ’s contaminant level and maintains a website showing the percentage mortality rate of the dove tailed turtles due to XYZ’s contaminants. XYZ has noticed that the higher the mortality percentage, the less items are bought and the lower their profitability.
Their Marketing Department and Research Group has established the following Revenue Function, R(x), as a function of Dove Tail Turtle Mortality expressed as decimal between 0 to 1, representing mortality rate:
R(x) = 1 + x – x2; 0 < x ≤ 1
R(x) is expressed in billions of dollars and represents the revenue generated. Since XYZ has fixed operating costs of one billion dollars, the profit function, P(x) is given by P(x) = R(x) – 1.
You have been hired as the mathematical consultant for XYZ Corporation. They have asked you to help them optimize their profit and request that you:
1. Find the optimal dove-tail turtle mortality rate percentage that will maximize revenue.
2. State what the maximum profit will be.
Discussion:
As a successful mathematics student, you easily do the math and come up with the solution. Please include the answers to questions 1 and 2 in your discussion post.
But don’t collect your money yet. You also understand that mathematics is a human activity and carries with it a certain social responsibility. Are there any ethical considerations that you would bring to your client’s attention?
Read the following case study:
Joseph is a 59-year-old construction worker who recently suffered a stroke. A small blood clot became lodged in one of the vessels serving the right side of his brain and restricted blood flow to a portion of his right precentral gyrus. Many neurons in that area were damaged or destroyed and, as a result, Joseph is partially paralyzed on the left side of his body. He is able to move his left leg and walk, and can also move his left arm, but his left hand and the left side of his face are paralyzed.
Answer the following questions about the case study:
Why were Joseph’s left face and hand paralyzed, but not the rest of his arm or his leg?
What is preventing Joseph from moving his left hand? In your answer, include the following:
First, describe normal function of a motor neuron that forms a synapse with a muscle cell. How is the signal that initiates movement transmitted from the neuron to the muscle? Describe this process in detail.
Next, keeping in mind that the motor neuron itself is not damaged, explain how damage or destruction of a neuron that communicates with the motor neuron prevents Joseph from moving his hand.
With time, and perhaps some physical therapy, Joseph may recover some of the movement in his left hand and face. What factors might contribute to this recovery? In your answer, include the following:
Why can’t Joseph’s brain simply replace those neurons that were damaged and destroyed by the stroke?
How might compensation allow Joseph to regain some of his lost movement?
Describe at least one experimental treatment that might improve movement in Joseph’s case, and explain how this treatment would impact Joseph’s nervous system
Answer each of the 2 essay questions below with a response that is at least 500 words in length. The total submission for this week should be 1000 words in length. APA formatted and 5% similarity. Make sure you use adequate, credible and reliable APA source 2 citations to support your work
1. What is the purpose of the capital market? How do capital market securities differ from money market securities in their general characteristics?
2. Using the Gordon growth model, explain why the 2001 terrorist attacks and the Enron financial scandal caused stock prices to decline
Week 6 Assignment
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I already have a completed rough draft just need the final draft completed
Here are some specific questions to Ask Yourself as you are revising your draft, along with a quick review of some writing basics.
1. A thesis is your stance on the topic—a one or two sentence statement of opinion, or something that you will explore, prove, expand upon, develop and provide a thorough discussion of in your essay. Remember, a thesis must be arguable.
Questions to Ask Yourself:
Is your thesis statement clear and specific? Does it indicate the direction your paper is taking? Is it consistent with your body paragraphs? Is it limited enough to be manageable? Do you provide a preview of the points you will use to support your thesis at the end of the introductory paragraph?
For more info: http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/writingprocess/thesisstatements
2. A strong body paragraph should directly support the thesis, have 1 central point, have evidence to support that point, and explain how the evidence supports the point, and in turn, how it supports the thesis statement. Each paragraph should have a:
Point- A topic sentence has two functions:
-It states the point of the individual paragraph.
-It states how the point develops the thesis statement (for an essay).
Evidence + Information – Provide outside information to support your topic sentence.
Analysis- The explanation illustrates to the reader why the information is relevant to the topic sentence.
Questions to Ask Yourself:
What are the points supporting the thesis in each paragraph? Do you need to change any that stray away from the thesis?
What is each body paragraph’s central idea? Is it expressed in a topic sentence? Where is the sentence located? Can it be moved to the beginning of the paragraph to be more effective? Is the topic sentence merely a fact, or is it a claim that can be supported?
Where in the paragraph does support seem irrelevant, vague, insufficient, inaccurate, disorganized? Where would additional sensory details, examples, facts, statistics, expert authority, and personal observation be appropriate? What information should be removed or modified to better support the topic sentence and thesis statement?
How could paragraph coherence be strengthened? Which signal devises are used to connect ideas within the paragraphs and between the paragraphs? Are these transitions clear or do they need to be strengthened?
How are the body paragraphs organized? Would it be more effective if they were moved into a different order to best support the thesis? Would this make the essay more interesting?
For more info: http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/undergraduate/paragraphs
3. An introductory paragraph should accomplish two tasks:
· They should get the reader’s interest so that he or she will want to read more.
· They should let the reader know what the writing is going to be about (thesis statement).
Questions to Ask Yourself:
How could the introduction be more effective? Which striking anecdote, fact, or statistic elsewhere in the essay might be moved to the introduction? How does the introduction establish the essays purpose, audience, tone, and point of view? What introduction techniques might make the paragraph more striking? Is there a clear thesis and preview, are they strategically placed at the end of the introduction paragraph?
For more info: http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/undergraduate/paragraphs/introduction
http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/writingprocess/introductions
4. Conclusion Paragraph: The conclusion is a separate section of the essay, a kind of counterpart to the introduction. It has the same purpose as the introduction—to assist the reader in understanding your information and thinking. It is, however, a look back instead of a look ahead. That is, you ask the reader to “step back” from the body part of the essay and reflect on its significance by restating the main points and central thesis.
Questions to Ask Yourself:
How could the conclusion be strengthened? Which striking anecdote, fact, or statistic elsewhere in the essay might be moved to the conclusion? Would echoing something from the introduction help round off the essay more effectively? Are there any new ideas in the conclusion that should be removed? What conclusion techniques might summarize the thesis and points more creatively?
For more info: http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/undergraduate/paragraphs/conclusion
http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/writingprocess/conclusions
The editing and proofreading can be compared to the “salad on the plate”, essential to balance the meal, but not as heavy as the meat and potatoes of drafting and revising.
In the editing and proofreading process, you will examine the style, sentence structure, and the mechanics of the paper. This is the last step, after the paper has a solid and well-supported argumen
As a newly elected Member of Congress it is up to you as to whether you are a Senator or a Representative from your State. Several important promises were made during your campaign and now that you have taken your seat, you need to show the constituents you represent that you are going to fulfill at least one of these promises with a bill you write and introduce into your chamber.
Choose a topic for your bill:
Envision the constituents that elected you
Imagine that you have interacted with your constituents
What’s making news?
Look to other states
Look to your own experience
Look at current logs and regulations
Use the internet
Research your bill topic:
Look at existing law
Explore various solutions to the issue
Support your position with facts and figures
Determine your support and opposition
When writing your bill:
Ensure clarity, organization and accuracy
Ensure you are creating law
Anticipate questions and concerns
Proofread and check gramma
Crime and justice are subjects that are frequently presented on television. Primetime television shows, soap operas, music videos, and cartoons often portray images of crime and criminal justice in a sensational manner or one of negativity. The pictures of police brutality and mistrust of law officials is prevalent because of the reality of cases that exist, especially in an era where information can be dispersed quickly and immediately via technology.
For this assignment, please list and discuss at least 6 television shows that you have seen that depict the police, courts, and correctional components of the criminal justice system (2 television shows for each component: law enforcement, judiciary, and corrections; for a total of 6 shows). If you prefer, you can use movies, radio, print media, or any combination of them, but there must be 2 examples that you must use to depict each of the 3 components of the criminal justice system for a total of 6 illustrations.
You must provide academic or real-life criminal justice samples to support and enhance your answers for each question. You must also cite sources in APA style, including a References page.
How do these shows or events present each component?
Are the images positive or negative concerning criminal justice professionals? Why?
What stages of the criminal justice process are depicted in these programs? Why do you think the focus is on these stages?
Do you think these images are fair representations of criminal justice? Why or why not? Are the shows realistic with current-day criminal justice activities? Why or why not?
Be sure to reference all sources using APA style. Students should be able to distinguish and recognize the concepts of justice and crime. It is important that students understand facts and perceptions concerning criminal justice systems. Students must support and provide examples and justifications in answering the questions through academic or real-life criminal justice findings focused on criminal justice subjects.
You must reference at least 4 outside sources. Please make sure your sources are reputable
What are the two major types of interest groups and examples of each? Which of these types of interest groups tend to be more powerful? Explain your answer.2
Discuss the advertising techniques implemented in each to help teach, to inform and to persuade consumers. Which do you feel is the most effective form of advertising and why? Identify the cues, or stimuli, used in the ads to direct consumer behavior. What responses do you think these brands are looking for from their viewers? How well was the three-hit theory implemented in these ads? Discuss your overall thoughts on brand positioning in these ads.
At least two paragraphs and APA requirements.