Background:
There were lots of details in this module and it likely may have felt overwhelming. In your minute paper, address the questions below.
Questions:
We’ve seen some issues — like process control — that, in some respects, summarize much of what we’ve covered this semester. Consider these questions:
• Did you see connections to earlier material? • What seemed particularly important in this module? • Any questions about what we covered?
Finally, take some time to think back on the whole semester. We covered a lot of territory, which necessarily limits the depth that we can reach. Regardless:
• What would you have liked to explore deeper? • What could you have done without?
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Reflections on the Semester and Module Title: Making Connections: Reflections on the Semester and Module
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“Chronicles of Life: A Terrarium’s Journey through Spring 2024”
Lab Terrarium Writeup – Spring 2024
20 points
This assignment will not be a typical lab report – instead, you’ll be writing a blogor diary-style chronicle of the life of your terrarium over the course of ~4 weeks.
That is, your report should consist of dated entries (though the content of
those entries is open-ended). The purpose of this is to gain experience with
natural history, an “old way” of doing ecology that nevertheless provides an
important foundation to modern ecological research. Natural history is qualitative
rather than quantitative and observational rather than experimental.
The writeup should start with an initial photograph and description of your
terrarium setup (including where you put it). From then on, take photographs of
your terrarium and record observations at least once per week. Observations to
make could include (but aren’t limited to):
1. Moisture level (on the glass and/or vegetation)
2. Plant growth
3. Change in plant color or appearance
4. Animal activity, location, or behavior
5. Terrarium scent
Also record any manipulations you make to the terrarium (other than weekly
opening/misting if needed).
Observations may be qualitative but should still be thoughtful and wellstandardized. This means looking closely and being sure to continuously observe
the same things so that you have a baseline to note any changes against (that
said, an observation of something interesting/unexpected one week might inspire
another set of observations going forward, which is fine).
In addition to your observations, feel free to write any thoughts you have about
your terrarium or the experience of maintaining and observing it (again, think of
this as like a diary or field journal). A good question to ask yourself (and write
down the process of thinking through) is ‘why are any changes you observe
occurring?’. Researching the organisms in your terrarium (the species names are
in the lab slides PDF) could also inspire additional writing. Feel free to be
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“The Impact of Government Regulation on Economic Growth: A Comparative Analysis of the United States and China”
Length: 5-6 typed double-spaced pages (approximately 1250-1500 words)
Due date: May 14
Your paper can be on any topic of your choosing relevant to macroeconomics–that is, the
economics of whole-economy outcomes (like economic growth, unemployment, inflation, or
income distribution at the level of an entire national economy). No matter what you choose to
write on, it is important to not only summarize what others have said about the issue, but also
to give your own perspectives and conclusions (based on reasoned argument and supporting
evidence).
Examples of different possible approaches to the paper:
Economic theory: Focus on an important idea in macroeconomics. (During the course, we have
discussed ideas associated with major figures in the history of economic thought including JeanBaptiste Say, Karl Marx, John Maynard Keynes, Milton Friedman, Robert Samuelson, and Robert
Solow. Any of them, and many others, would be worthy subjects.) Describe the theory you are
interested in, its context in economic theory (what previous ideas did it build from or react
against), its context in economic history (what issues of the time was it addressing), and its later
impacts (how did it affect economic institutions, policymaking, etc.).
Economic history: Focus on an important macroeconomic event. (During the course, we have
already discussed events such as the Great Depression, the “stagflation” crisis of the 1970s, and
the global economic crisis starting in 2007. These kinds of events–relatively short in duration
but highly impactful–would certainly be appropriate subjects. Alternatively, a paper could focus
on “events” that play out over the course of decades. Examples include the rising income
inequality in the United States since the 1980s or the decades of rapid economic growth in
China.) Describe the event, economic theories that help explain why these events happened in
the way they did, and responses (theory, policy, etc.) to these events.
Economic policy: Focus on some aspect of macroeconomic policy or institutions. (During the
course, we have already discussed fiscal policy (government spending and taxation, how
governments use these to affect output, employment, and inflation); monetary policy (money
supply and interest rate policy; how central banks carry out monetary policy; historical changes
in monetary policy priorities); social “safety net” policies and labor regulation (impacts on
employment and on NAIRU, impacts on bargaining relationship between workers and
employers); government regulation of industrial competition (impacts on NAIRU, distribution of
income); economic planning and markets (impacts on economic growth and development.)
Describe the policy or institutional issue you are interested in, debates among economists
about the issue, etc.
This is not a major research paper, so you do not have to study a dozen books to write it.
However, this paper should not be written mainly on the basis of what we have studied in the
Blanchard textbook. Your main source material for the paper should be one or more nonrequired readings–academic books or articles, government reports or data, “think tank”
reports, economic journalism, etc. There are many recommended readings in the weekly
folders on Blackboard that can be suitable sources for the paper. If you are interested in a
particular topic but unsure of appropriate sources, feel free to contact the professor for
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“The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Adult Mental Health: A Psychological Perspective”
instructions are attached. choose a topic. must have a psychological foundation as this is a psychology program course.) this is for a 20 + research track paper.
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Title: The Formation of Chicana/o Racial Subjectivity: A Historical Analysis of Capital, Law, and Ideology in the Lead Up to and Aftermath of the Mexican-American War
The central concern of this course is to better understand the formation and development of Chicana/o and Mexican origin people historically, socially, politically, and economically. We have begun to understand the relationship between the production of race and social and economic inequality as emerging from the project of colonialism. The midterm therefore asks that you engage the readings through the method by which we are learning about Chicana/os and other people of color: the historical interaction between Capital, Law, & Ideology.
PART ONE:
Provide a detailed C-L-I chart (form can be found here Download form can be found here) in which you specifically name the relevant forms of Capital (economic goods/conditions/resources), Law (legislation, policy, enforcement, etc.), and Ideology (ideas/language/images) that were used to create racial subjects from the colonial encounters (1492) up until the turn of the twentieth century (1900). All readings may be used for this assignment to identify four forms of Capital, four mechanisms of Law, and four examples of Ideological discourses. The chart should therefore have at least 12 examples.
Your task is to identify how historical forms of capital, law, and ideology interact and relate and how those forces came together to create various racial subject during a time period. You should be providing the historically linked interactions between Capital, Law, and Ideology that produced a Native, Black, White, and Chicano subject. Each complete row should contain connected forms of C-L-I per racial subject. Each complete box should contain one full citation per racial subject for that category consisting of: 1.) Author & Page # 2.) Full Quotation 3.) Sentence elaborating on its importance.
For example: Harris, pg. 1734, “A key decision defending the right of conquest was Johnson’s and Graham’s Lessee vs McIntosh” This law providing a legal defense of conquest and colonization, which meant force could be used to uphold taking land from Native people.
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PART TWO:
Complete a minimum 5-paragraph essay with an introduction and conclusion, this means an introduction and at least 3 body paragraphs and a concluding paragraph. Your introduction should have a clear thesis statement, and your conclusion should reinforce that thesis statement after you present your evidence in your body paragraphs. The paper should be between 4-6 pages (excluding a works cited/bibliography). The papers will be double-spaced, 12-point font, Times New Roman, normal margins. You must also use a minimum of three quotations properly cited from different course readings. Use spell check and edit for grammar as they will count in the grading of your paper.
The midterm prompt is: How are Chicana/o people produced as a racial subject in the lead up to and aftermath of the Mexican-American War? How did the colonial histories of the lands that become the U.S. & Mexico and the racialization of Black and Native peoples lay the foundations for this process?
Provide a historically informed account of how acts of war, racializing violence and exploitation were obscured or justified through racial ideologies, legal structures, and colonial/capitalist ambitions. How did the interaction between these three forces (Capital, Law, Ideology) evolve with the colonial project (that originally made Afro-diasporic and Amer-indigenous peoples) to make a Chicana/o subject in the nineteenth century?
Remember not to over-rely on quotations, but explain things in your own words. Use the authors to ‘evidence’ your argument, but you should be the one making explicit connections across and between the readings/lectures/sections, etc. to make an argument that attempts to grasp the ways that all histories of racialization are connected yet distinct. -
Financial Planning and Recommendations for [Client Name]
Can you do most of the balance Sheets and a short summary of recommendations after the balance sheets that you complete for each scenario. I will do the heavy writing of the project I just need the swot analysis and Calculation part of the project completed. ( I’m welcome to up price to pay for this assignment)
• Financial Statements: Please include a Balance Sheet and Income & Expense Statement. The statements are most beneficial when they include a comparison between their current situation and what you are recommending. (Note: Recommendations with financial impacts on current and future cash flow ought to be reflected on the appropriate financial statement.)
• Cash and Debt Management: This section will mostly focus on financial ratio analysis and any associated recommendations. Determine which ratios are most applicable to analyze.
• Risk Management: This section will analyze their risk management and strategies and insurance coverage. Primarily focus on the adequacy of their insurance coverage.
• Education Funding & Repayment: This section should include recommendations to help their children achieve their educational goals and to repay any student loans.
• Investments: This section should include a concise version of an Investment Policy Statement (IPS).
• Retirement Planning: This section should focus on their retirement goals and should include details of a Monte Carlo analysis on their retirement projection.
• Tax Planning: This section should highlight any tax considerations related to the other analyses or recommendations as well as any additional tax issues they ought to consider. An estimate of their projected tax liability is not required.
• Estate Planning: This section should address any estate planning issues that need to be addressed. Particularly, highlight any documents that they need to have in place or that they need to review. Include a very brief explanation of why those documents are important. Ideally, this section would also include an estate flowchart to show how their assets are anticipated to flow at the death of each spouse.
• Appendices: The preceding sections should be predominately text and informative graphics that aid the client in understanding the recommendations. Include any extensive analyses in an appendix. (Note: In most cases, students will have multiple appendices.) -
“The Struggle for Human Rights: Past and Present” Introduction Human rights are fundamental rights that every individual is entitled to, regardless of their race, gender, religion, or nationality. However, throughout history, there have been numerous instances where these
Final Paper
Directions: Select one of the following Themes. Write a well-organized position paper with an introduction, several paragraphs explaining your position, and a conclusion. For a lesson on how to get started, be sure to check out the Write Paths module in the CID Studio.
Theme: Human Rights
Throughout history, there have been many examples where groups of people have been denied their human rights. Individuals, groups, and governments have attempted to end many of these human rights violations, although they have not always been successful.
Task:
Select two different examples from history where human rights have been denied to groups of people, and for each.
Answers to the essay questions.
Explain the historical circumstances that led to the denial of human rights.
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Title: Assessing the Use of Social Media as a Marketing Tool by Nike Nike is a global leader in the athletic apparel and footwear industry, known for its iconic swoosh logo and its slogan “Just Do It.” With a strong brand identity
Pick a company that uses social media as a marketing and branding tool. Review at least three social media accounts your company of choice uses and assess the following:
Based on their social media, how would you describe the company? How is the company trying to portray itself on social media?
Are users interacting with the company on social media? If so, how are they responding?
Do you think the company you are assessing has an effective strategy for using social media as a marketing tool?
Requirements:
Your paper should be 500-750 words in length.
Please use specific examples (tweets, Facebook posts, etc.).
Please write this paper in essay format, not question and answer format.
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The Dynamics of Group Decision Making: A Case Study of 12 Angry Men In the classic film 12 Angry Men, a group of twelve jurors is tasked with deciding the fate of a young man accused of murder. As the deliberations unfold
Do you think this group ever worked as a team for the same purpose? Why or why not?
How did individual biases influence the group and what dynamics came into play?
How easy is it to persuade someone?
Observe the group stages… what represented the beginning, middle and ending stage?
What kind of group was the jury?
Who assumed the leadership role and why?
https://bnwmovies.com/12-angry-men.html
Please write the answers to the
questions in essay form. Do not write it numbered.
Make sure to cite your sources in APA 7th edition format. Please be aware of the criteria used to grade assignments. Spelling, NO plagiarism,so not copy and paste, grammar and punctuation are counted in the grading criteria, therefore, please proofread your work before submitting it.