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“Anatomy Lab Report: Dissection of [Organ/Body Part]”
After you have read the manual, read the attached Lab Report Guide. Next, perform the dissection, and while doing so, refer to both the Lab Manual and Lab Report Guide to avoid missing steps.
After the dissection, write up your Lab Report by filling in the blanks in the attached Lab Report Template. The Lab Report Guide is designed to guide you through the process. -
Title: Reimagining Incarceration: Exploring Different Perspectives on Prison Management and the Future of Imprisonment in the US
Please answer each of the following questions with as much detail as possible. Your responses must be defended by the assigned course readings, WHICH ARE ATTACCHED IN PDFS! ONLY USE SOURCES ATTACHED AND CITE THEM IN THE RESPONSE.
Not all sources have ot be used, just ones that help support the arguement.
Question 1: What is the best way for prison administrators to manage populations of incarcerated individuals? You must consider incarcerated men and women, prison workers, and the public in your response. Also: you must cite the relevant readings from class. (30 points)
Question 2: Ask and answer a question directly related to imprisonment in this country. You will be graded on the question that you pose and your response to that question. (30 points)
Question 3: Select the most important reading (one of the pdfs below) from the second half of the semester and explain its importance to understanding incarceration (make sure you explain the main points from the reading in your response and remember this is the reading you think is the most important). (20 points)
Question 4: Argue for the abolition of prisons in the US. (10 points)
Question 5: Argue for expanding imprisonment in the US. (10 points) -
“The Tempest: Religion, Power, and Cultural Dynamics in Shakespeare’s Masterpiece”
Write a 9 page paper based on The Tempest by william shakespeare, focus mainly on cultural Studies, and the concept of religion in The Tempest and the role Prosperous plays with his magic power to control the island. Connect it back to the real world when the play was written and how religion controls the 1610th century. Use these article:
Article #1: The Discourse of Prayer in “The Tempest” by Tom McAlindon
Article #2: Recovering Something Christian about “The Tempest” By John D. Cox
Article #3: Shakespeare and “The Tempest,” IV By: Francis Neilson
Article #4: Magdalena Cieślak University of Łódź Authority in Crisis? The Dynamic of the
how this essay addresses this specific area of cultural Studies, and remember to limit your discussion of the text and your discussion of outside material to that information needed to defend your particular argumentative thesis. formulate your own thesis, and you must now express and support your own ideas in such a way as to indicate why what you have to say is important and true and why it is of interest to those in the and the academic community engaged in analysis of your text and area. Focus on what kind of an argument and what kind of details would you need to see to be convinced.
– this essay must have a clearly identifiable thesis that expresses a particular opinion specific to your own distinct reading of the text.
-Your thesis must be complicated enough to be worth writing about in 8 pages, but must be a subject that you can cover in such a short space. It must deal with an issue that is interesting and thought provoking for your reader, and must take on an issue that is not easily answered by any and all readers of the text.
-In order to make your opinion worth listening to, you must clearly lay out a logical argument that supports your own point of view. One paragraph should lead into the next and each paragraph should work to support the general argument of the essay as a whole.
-Your essay must respond to an argument or arguments within the current scholarly discussion on your text and area. You must recognize what other “They Says” have come before and position your “I Say” as a response to this discourse.
-You must engage with the potential counter argument to your thesis, this might mean refuting or complicating a particular author’s argument, or it might mean constructing your argument in such a way as to preempt possible counterarguments to your thesis.
-Your essay must be a polished work of prose worthy of being presented for grading. You must review and edit your writing sufficiently enough before handing it in to an instructor for evaluation so as to have eliminated most, if not all, linguistic mistakes and instantly recognizable grammatical errors. In addition, your essay must be written in MLA style with appropriate citation.
-Your essay must contain a full bibliography, documented in MLA style, with annotations on each outside text that summarize the argument or each piece and explain how you are using it in your essay. This section does not count towards the 8-10 page length requirement. Documentation style: MLA -
“Analyzing Stock Price of a Publicly Listed Company: A Time Series Analysis Using Yahoo Finance and Excel” Title: Regression Analysis of the Impact of Education and Dummy Variable on Economic Growth in 22 Countries
TASK 1- decide on a PUBLICALLY LISTED company(Option2.1) or choose MACROECONOMIC data (option 2.2) . to analyse stock price of a pubklically listed company – eg Apple, Tesla etc (dont choose these common companies and end up having high plagirism with others. There 55214 publically listed companies in the world. All variables must cover calendar year 2023 at daily frequency (at least 200 observations). You can download the data for Option 1 using Bloomberg, Yahoo Finance, or any other financial database of your choice. As you will be online for the coming weeks the easiest way is to download the data from yahoo finance. TASK 2- Constructing the dataset (I will describe this in detail in the week 7 online lecture class) For your assignment analysis, you must construct a dataset including a continuous dependent variable (?),two continuous independent variables (?1 and ?2 ), and a dummy independent variable (?3 ). You choose any of the options below Option 2.1: Time Series
To perform a time series analysis using Yahoo Finance and Excel with the specified variables, follow these steps:
2.1.1 Download Daily Stock Returns of your selected company (Y)
check this link for video – https://youtu.be/S39Lx-Lh3fQ?si＝dyGmKTmPeOqG3HKF SAME as above
Go to Yahoo Finance.
Search for your chosen company.
Navigate to the ″Historical Data″ tab.
Set the time range to cover the calendar year 2023, daily
Download daily stock price in csv excel 2.1.2 Download Daily Index Return (X1)
check this link for video – https://youtu.be/S39Lx-Lh3fQ?si＝dyGmKTmPeOqG3HKF SAME as above
Go to Yahoo Finance.
Search for a relevant stock market benchmark (e.g., S&P 500) Navigate to the ″Historical Data″ tab.
Set the time range to cover the calendar year 2023, daily
download daily index in csv excel and calculate returns means – apply simple or log returns to the index (pt/Pt-1 or Ln(Pt/pt-1)
2.1.3 Download Daily Commodity/Currency Returns: (X2)
check this link for video- https://youtu.be/S39Lx-Lh3fQ?si＝dyGmKTmPeOqG3HKF SAME as above
Go to Yahoo Finance.
Search for a relevant currency or commodity (e.g., USD, oil) Navigate to the ″Historical Data″ tab.
Set the time range to cover the calendar year 2023, daily
download daily currency / commodity in csv excel and calculate returns means returns- apply simple or log returns to the index (pt/Pt-1 or Ln(Pt/pt-1)
2.1.4 Create dummy variable: (X3)
Open a spreadsheet in excel
copy the downloaded data (Y, X1, X2)ONLY date and CLOSING PRICES needed into the spreadsheet.
calculate returns of Y, X1, X2 means – apply simple or log returns Yt,X1t and X2t in the format of (pt/Pt-1 or Ln(Pt/pt-1)
create a new column for the dummy variable. Define the criteria for the dummy variable (e.g., positive or negative returns).
Use a formula or coding to assign 1 or 0 to the dummy variable based on the defined criteria.
you are yet to complete the last 2 steps in the weeks lectures so leave that for the time being
Option 2.2: Cross Section Data
check this link for video -How to download data from the World Bank Website(Easy & Quick) (youtube.com)
2.2.1 Download Dependent Variable (?):
Real GDP per capita growth (constant USD) in 2022.
2.2.2 Download Independent Variables:
?1: Log of GDP per capita (constant USD) in 2021.
?2: Macroeconomic indicator (e.g., inflation, unemployment, gross capital formation) in 2022.
?3: Dummy variable based on relevant geographic, development
Steps
Visit World Bank, IMF, or Other Economic Database: Go to the official websites of the World Bank (worldbank.org), IMF (imf.org), or another reputable economic database.
eg: https://databank.worldbank.org/home.aspx ; https://data.imf.org/?sk＝388dfa60-1d26-4ade-b505-a05a558d9a42
Locate the Databases or Data Repositories: Explore the sections of the websites that provide access to economic indicators and datasets.
Select the Variables: Look for the specific variables needed for your analysis (Real GDP per capita growth, Log of GDP per capita, Macroeconomic indicator for 2022, and relevant dummy variable).
Download Data: Use the data download tools provided on the websites to select the variables and download the dataset.
TASK 3- Section A: Ordinary Least Squares (500 words, 15 marks)
LINEST – https://youtu.be/ghxARow323E?si＝lgaNPl5n37vMXB0B
data analysis tool pack- Excel Regression Analysis through the Toolpak (youtube.com)
Excel Walkthrough 4 – Reading Regression Output (youtube.com)
Briefly discuss the dataset you have constructed and present relevant desсrіptive statistics (3 marks). Provide a concise overview of the dataset, including the variables used in the regression analysis. Mention the source of the data and any preprocessing steps taken. Discuss the size of the dataset, the number of observations, and the countries included.
Present relevant desсrіptive statistics for each variable, such as mean, standard deviation, minimum, maximum, and any other statistics that help describe the central tendency and variability of the data.
Estimate the regression equation ? ＝ ?0 + ?1?1 + ?2?2 + ?3?3 + ? via ordinary least squares (2 marks).
Present the estimated regression equation: ? ＝ ?0 + ?1?1 + ?2?2 + ?3?3 Interpret all regression coefficients (including the constant) and assess their statistical significance using a T-test (4 marks).
Explain the role of each coefficient (?)
Interpret the regression coefficients ?0, ?1, ?2, ?3 in the context of the specific variables they represent. Discuss the expected impact of a one-unit change in each independent variable on the dependent variable.
Discuss the explanatory power of the model using the R-squared and the F-test (2 marks). Statistical Significance using T-test: Perform T-tests for each coefficient to assess their statistical significance. Discuss whether each coefficient is significantly different from zero.
Explanatory Power of the Model: Discuss the R-squared value to assess the proportion of variance explained by the model. Interpret the F-test to evaluate the overall significance of the regression equation.
Briefly explain the implications of documented relationships or lack thereof for theory and practice in context of relevant academic sources (4 marks)
Based on the regression results, discuss the implications for theory and practice. Relate the findings to existing academic sources or economic theories.
Highlight any relationships that are statistically significant and consider the practical implications of these relationships or the lack thereof.
Ensure that each section is presented clearly and concisely, providing enough detail to convey the key insights from the regression analysis and its implications -
Title: Understanding Homicide: Types, Methods, Consequences, and Notable Cases in the United States
What is homicide, explain the types of homicide, how the homicide is committed, and the consequences of committing the homicide, and give examples and court cases involving the homicide in the U.S.
differnt types of homicide for example – first degree murder, second degree, unintentional homicide, manslaughter. Give examples with each type of homicide. -
“Gender Bias in Sports and Persuasive Rhetoric in the Starbucks Unionization Campaign”
Discussion assignment 10
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The required reading this week is Work Won’t Love You Back “Ch. 10 – It’s All Fun and Games: Sports” (291-319).
There are two parts to this discussion assignment. Each part is worth 15 points. Clearly separate Parts 1 and 2.
Part 1 – Reading Question
Jaffe
writes that “women athletes, more than men, are told that sports should
be done for love, not money” (305). Provide at least two examples from
the chapter that illustrate how this idea has been used against athletes
who have fought for fair pay and working conditions. Fully
develop your answer using examples from the text including quotations,
paraphrase, and summary. Follow MLA rules when citing information from
the book. In MLA, you must include the page numbers when quoting from a
book. Do it at the end of the sentence in parentheses like this (#). See
the course modules on MLA in-text citation.
Your answer to Part 1 must be at least 250 words. Here is a Quick Guide on MLA in-text citation and incorporating quotations.
Part 2 – Analyze persuasive rhetoric
Identify
at least one pro-union and one anti-union argument made in the
Starbucks unionization campaign and analyze the persuasive appeals made
by each.
Which persuasive appeals do they use: logos, ethos, or
pathos? The arguments might use one or more of these appeals. Explain
which appeals are used in each of the arguments and support your
analysis with specific examples including quotations, paraphrase, or
summary.
Your answer must be at least 250 words.
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Title: “Sustainable Fashion: A Summary and Personal Reflection on its Impact and Lessons Learned”
-a quick summary of the book.
-How did this book Influence you?
-Why did you find it interesting?
-What are the outcomes you have learned?
Answer this questions.
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Factors Contributing to the Rise and Continued Strength of Large Empires “The Impact of Ancient Civilizations: A Global Perspective”
Take Home Essay #2
The goal of this assignment is to ensure that you understand the topics and themes covered in class and that you can demonstrate your understanding and your ability to think critically about these topics/themes through your writing skills. For this assignment, you must choose one of the questions provided by me and construct a 2-3 page formal essay that is a minimum of 500 words. Please read carefully as your essay must include:
Five paragraphs
Typed, double-spaced, 12pt font
Essays must be drawn from course materials (textbook readings, primary source documents, class notes, class discussion, Blackboard discussion boards, documentary/film); DO NOT use sources the instructor has not assigned
At least 1 direct quote from course materials in the essay
All quotes and paraphrased material from class resources must be cited in the text of the essay according to MLA guidelines
Provide a Works Cited page on a separate page after the text of the essay
Follow proper grammar and spelling for formal essays, since clarity and style will be considered (i.e no contractions, first/second person, or slang)
Submit a Word (.doc or .docx) or PDF (.pdf) file to the drop box
Citing Note: If you do not include proper documentation, meaning in-text citations and a Works Cited page, you will receive an automatic F because the work is technically plagiarized. Moreover, if you are using AI to create the whole essay, that too will be considered plagiarized.
Grading Note: While you can submit this assignment late, late submissions will be marked down according to how late they are. For further information on grading please review the Essay Guidelines and Rubric page.
Due Date: Tuesday May 7th by midnight in this drop box *please indicate when you submit your essay whether or not you want me to make comments on it.
Directions:
Choose one of the questions below to answer in your essay. Notice that the main question you are answering is underlined. That means your thesis statement should directly answer the underlined question.
Essay Questions:
From the outset of large complex societies, humans have found ways to extend their reach and their power over others. Beginning with the period of the Axial Age, human societies saw an accumulation of power in some of the largest empires on record – specifically the Persian, Greek, Roman, Chinese, Indian, Teotihuacan and Mongolian empires examined in class. Therefore, what factors contributed to the rise and continued strength of such large, powerful empires? (Choose at least 3 of the empires listed to discuss)
The traditional story of the exploration and conquest of the Americas was that the Europeans were incredibly intelligent, brave, and resourceful and that they were destined to conquer the “New World.” However, contemporary scholarship on this event shows that the conquest of the Americas was contingent on other historical events that created a unique moment allowing the Europeans to seize the opportunity of exploration and conquest. Therefore, on what factors was the conquest of the Americas contingent and how did they lead to Europeans being the conquerors?
Citations for your Works Cited:
“Ancient Rome – The Ultimate Empire (Ancient History Documentary) by AncientWorld.”
Dailymotion, Dailymotion, 5 Apr. 2015, www.dailymotion.com/video/x2lrtu7.
Burt, Jessica. “China in the Axial Age.” Progress in the Axial Age. North Shore Community
College, April. 2024.
Burt, Jessica. “What’s Going on around the Globe?” Foundations of a Global World: Expansion,
Exploration and Conquest. North Shore Community College, April. 2024.
Confucius. “Confucius: Analects (5th C. BCE?).” The Website of Prof. Paul Brians, Washington
State University, brians.wsu.edu/2016/11/10/confucius-analects-5th-c-bce/.
“Darius the Great: Ruler of Persia.” My History Lab, Pearson Education Inc., 2001,
www.myhistorylab.com.
“Emperor Asoka, from the Edicts of Asoka.” My History Lab, Pearson Education Inc., 2001,
www.myhistorylab.com.
“Greece: Age of Alexander.” Greece: Age of Alexander| Engineering an Empire (S1, E2) | Full
Episode, YouTube, 6 July. 2023, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwgbUWnzTHU.
Fernandez-Armesto, Felipe. The World: A History. 2nd ed. Vol. 1, Pearson Education Inc.,
2010.
Fernandez-Armesto, Felipe. The World: A History. 3rd ed. Vol. 1, Pearson Education Inc., 2016.
“From Luxuriant Gems of the Spring and Autumn Annals: ‘The Responsibilities of Rulership.’”
Primary Sources with DBQs, Asia for Educators, 2009, afe.easia.columbia.edu/main_pop/ps/ps_china.htm.
Lambert, Tim, director. Guns, Germs, and Steel. Guns, Germs, and Steel: Episode II, National
Geographic, 2005, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUn6FQQEFvY. Accessed Dec. 2023.
Marks, Robert. The Origins of the Modern World: A Global and Ecological Narrative
from the Fifteenth to the Twenty-First Century. 2nd ed., Rowman & Littlefield, 2007.
ProQuest Ebook Central,
ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/nscc-ebooks/detail.action?docID=979610.
“Mexica (Aztec) & Tlaxcala Accounts of the Spanish Conquest 1500s.” Edited by León-Portilla
Miguel, Primary Source in U.S. & Literature, National Humanities Center, 2006,
nationalhumanitiescenter.org/pds/amerbegin/contact/text6/text6read.htm.
Nunn, Nathan, and Nancy Qian. “The Columbian Exchange: A History of Disease, Food, and
Ideas.” Journal of Economic Perspectives, vol. 24, no. 2, 2010, pp. 163–188.,
https://scholar.harvard.edu/files/nunn/files/nunn_qian_jep_2010.pdf.
“Pliny and Trajan: Correspondence, c. 112 CE.” Internet History Sourcebooks Project: Ancient
History, Fordham University. March 2023 https://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/ancient/pliny-trajan1.asp.
Rossabi, Morris. “The Mongols in World History.” Mongols in World History, Asia for Educators,
2021, http://afe.easia.columbia.edu/mongols/index.htm.
“Teotihuacán The City of the Gods.” Performance by Josh Berstein, Teotihuacán: The City of
the Gods | Digging For The Truth (S2, E7) | Full Episode, YouTube, 2019, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liWIh7H-4Nc. Accessed April. 2024. -
Title: Maximizing Human Resource Efficiency in Business Operations: Strategies and Implications
Investigate the degree to which human resources are related to the other factors (project management, product design, process strategy, location decisions, layout decisions, etc.). In a 3- to 4-page Microsoft Word document, address the following:
Identify inefficiencies in the way that human resources are utilized in a business at which you have worked in the past or with which you are familiar.
Describe ways in which the inefficiencies that you have identified could be reduced or eliminated.
Define what changes would be required to job designs in order to implement your suggested strategies for eliminating the inefficiencies.
Identify how the way people are measured might need to be adjusted as a result of your suggestions.
Explain whether additional compensation might need to be offered as a result of your plan to change job designs and work measurements. Support your rationale with examples.