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  • Title: Policy Brief on the Genetic Variation and Viability of Boreal Woodland Caribou in the Frank Church Wilderness Area, Idaho.

    Instructions:
    A hypothetical population of boreal woodland caribou has recently been found in a remote region of the Frank Church Wilderness area in central Idaho. Scientists thought caribou were extirpated from this region more than 100 years ago; however, reliable sightings have confirmed a small population persists in this remote region. Approximately 50 caribou have been confirmed and they are geographically isolated from other caribou populations.
    You were recently hired as the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) biologist on the Frank Church Wilderness area woodland caribou recovery project. The USFWS is considering listing the Frank Church Wilderness area woodland caribou as an endangered species because of concerns regarding potentially low genetic variation and population viability. Your supervisor has just informed you that you will be briefing the USFWS Director on this situation in 5-weeks.
    The Director’s has identified 5 topics that need to be covered in the brief. Your assignment is to develop a written brief to the Director that addresses the 5 topics identified below. The Director has a PhD in Political Science, but she doesn’t have a strong biological background so you must define and explain key genetic terminology and concepts included in the brief. These types of briefings are commonly used to provide wildlife agency administrators concise and understandable scientific information to inform decision-making.
    Your policy brief should have separate sections addressing the following briefing topics:
    Section 1 – Genetic Variation in Populations: Explain why genetic variation in individuals and populations is important for population viability. Your coursework in weeks 2 and 3 will prepare you for this section, and your week 2 and 3 assignments and week 4 discussion will prepare you for this section..
    Section 2 – Gene Flow and Small Populations: Explain why the lack of connectivity to other woodland caribou populations is problematic. The Prairie Chicken case study and other learning materials in week 3 and 4 will prepare you for this section.
    Section 3 – Genetic Variation and Fitness: How can inbreeding lead to population extinction? Is there an example of this happening? Explain. Your learning materials and assignments in week 3 will prepare you for this section.
    Section 4 – Assessing Population Genetic Structure: How could we figure out how inbred this population may be? What tools could be used to assess the population genetic structure, and what type of information would the tool provide? Your textbook reading assignments and discussion in week 2 will review genetic tools to assess population genetic structure and your assignment in week 4 provide additional information on this topic.
    Section 5 – Wildlife Conservation Genetics: What management action do you recommend the USFWS take to improve genetic variability in this population and improve population viability? How would their success or failure be assessed? Your week 2 and 3 discussions, and week 4 video lecture will review various management actions to improve genetic variability and prepare you for this section.
    In addition to these sections, you will be required to have a reference section at the end of your policy brief. Your reference section should include all references used throughout all five sections of the policy brief.
    Submission Requirements
    The briefing should be no more than 5 pages and identify and address each briefing topic.
    References from at least 10 credible sources should be included at the end of the briefing, and references do not count as part of your 5-page briefing limit. Please be sure to write clearly and objectively. Readers should feel that the report is written by an objective scientist Links to an external site. , and not be able to detect personal opinions. As with all your work in this course, be sure to cite your sources in APA format Links to an external site. .

  • “Analyzing the Rhetorical Situation: A Critical Analysis of a Speech” Rhetorical Analysis of “I Co-Founded Facebook. It’s Time to Break It Up.”

    Assignment Prompt: Rhetorical Analysis
    Overview
    Before you start working on your own research argument essay, you will spend some time studying the arguments of others, to better understand how they successfully structured and presented a persuasive project. The rhetorical analysis is a foundational assignment to introduce you to the “rhetorical situation,” as a concept. The goal is for you to take what you learn about successful argument, and apply it to your own writing in this course.
    For this rhetorical analysis assignment, you will analyze a speech (see the options below) to gain a better understanding of “the rhetorical situation”- the audience, purpose, medium, and context–within which the speech was created. In addition to dissecting the speech’s rhetorical situation, you will also identify and discuss the author’s choice of rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, logos) or evidence. *This is the one and only assignment that is not driven by your personal topic selection, as all the following assignments build on each other starting with the Annotated Bibliography and concluding with the Research Story.
    Expectations
    As a foundational assignment, the rhetorical analysis will help you to:
    Identify and analyze the rhetorical elements of a piece of communication
    Assess the effectiveness of a speaker’s choices, in relation to the rhetorical situation
    Build a foundation for future argument writing based on the skills and strategies identified and analyzed in this assignment 
    Requirements
    Length:  There is a 1000 word-minimum. All elements noted below are to be included in the analysis. See Assignment Organization.
    * if the minimum word count is not met, your assignment will be returned with no grade and a resubmission will be required.   
    Organization: Check out the table below for more information about the required content and conditions of each component:
    Component
    Content
    Conditions
    Introduction (Description)
    The intro is your first chance to reach your reader, engage their interest, and include all of the forecasting for the rest of the essay, such as the purpose of the writing project, and the parameters of your investigation. Be sure to focus on what the speaker is doing, how, and why, using the conditions as your guide.  
    Make sure that you clearly state the speaker and the title of the speech, along with any other details that will help provide the reader with context about your analysis.
    Place the speech in a broader context.
    Introduce the speech by characterizing the speaker and the occasion.
    Identify the audience and situation for which the speech is intended.
    Describe the speaker’s purpose.
    THESIS/CLAIM: Identify the rhetorical strategies that you have decided to discuss and indicate, in general terms, how they function to promote the author’s purpose in relation to the intended audience. 
    Body (Analysis)
    The body will include paragraphs that will have their own topic sentences developed with specifics from the speech. You may want to focus each paragraph on one rhetorical strategy, or you may focus on different parts of one strategy.  Useful strategies for developing paragraphs include:
    Defining the rhetorical strategy(ies).
    Quoting or paraphrasing examples to illustrate the writer’s use of the strategy (two or three examples generally suffice).
    Explaining how the example illustrates the strategy and how the strategy contributes to the writer’s purpose. 
    Conclusion (Evaluation)
    The conclusion serves the purpose of reiterating your thesis, briefly summarizing the main points of your analysis, and explaining the significance of your analysis. The significance of your analysis may be suggested by asking questions such as these:
    How do the rhetorical strategies that you discussed explain the effects the speaker achieved with his or her audience?
    Why were the strategies effective or not effective with the speaker’s core constituency and with other audiences?
    What do the rhetorical strategies suggest about the speaker’s agenda?
    Document Formatting: MLA formatting: Heading (name, assignment name, course name, date), original title, header (page numbers), line-spacing (double-spaced), 1”margins, and 12-point font size, Times New Roman or sans-serif font. The thesis must be underlined.
    Genre/Style: Formal analysis: thesis-driven and paragraph formatted
    Speech Options
    Please rhetorically analyze ONE of the following speeches for this assignment. All speeches can be found within the “Opposing Viewpoints” database connected to this course. See the “Banner” to access the “Opposing Viewpoints” link.
    “I Co-Founded Facebook. It’s Time to Break It Up.” NYTimes.com Video Collection, 9 May 2019. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints, link.gale.com/apps/doc/CT585557102/OVIC?u=bal3345&sid=bookmark-OVIC&xid=6cc2e568. Accessed 1 Sept. 2021.
    “Just Whom Is This Divorce ‘Good For?’.” Family in Society: Essential Primary Sources, edited by K. Lee Lerner, et al., Gale, 2006, pp. 74-78. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints, link.gale.com/apps/doc/CX2688300041/OVIC?u=bal3345&sid=bookmark-OVIC&xid=d68cc44c. Accessed 1 Sept. 2021.
    Smith, Margaret Chase. “A Declaration of Conscience.” Government, Politics, and Protest: Essential Primary Sources, edited by K. Lee Lerner, et al., Gale, 2006, pp. 181-184. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints, link.gale.com/apps/doc/CX2687500079/OVIC?u=bal3345&sid=bookmark-OVIC&xid=24661ce7. Accessed 1 Sept. 2021.
    “To Every Englishman in India.” Human and Civil Rights: Essential Primary Sources, edited by Adrienne Wilmoth Lerner, et al., Gale, 2006, pp. 387-390. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints, link.gale.com/apps/doc/CX2560000142/OVIC?u=bal3345&sid=bookmark-OVIC&xid=526cff51. Accessed 1 Sept. 2021.

  • “The Importance of Employee Benefits in Attracting and Retaining Top Talent” Title: The Importance of Employee Benefits in Attracting and Retaining Top Talent Introduction – Brief overview of the topic – Importance of employee benefits in today’s

    Write a 5 to 7 page (Arial or Times New Roman 12 pitch font with double-spaced lines) essay focusing on Employee benefits using the
    OUTLINE I have provided. You must also include a title page and reference page. The 5-7 pages do not include the title page/reference page.

  • “Exploring the Positive and Negative Effects of Social Media: A Personal Perspective”

    I must respond back to a classmate about her post pertaining to social media. Here is what she wrote. All I need to do is respond back to her.
    what she wrote:
    No, I don’t use social media, but I do have it. I use Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and YouTube. I only use the apps for creatively , networking, and keeping up with what’s going on across the world. However, these apps are not reliable enough to trust every piece of information, but I do use reliable sources to determine whether information is genuine, fake, or predictable. You must conduct your own investigation because social media can be deceptive and misguided.
    Social media has changed the way we interact, date, find work, and live our lives. Some people prefer to engage with others via social media rather than in person, and they value the attention and views of those who are interested in them. In my opinion, social media has had both positive and negative effects on society as a whole. On the positive side, it teaches you how to collaborate with various applications and software, chatting and video apps, networking, finding businesses and jobs, friendships/relationships, creativity, education, real-life issues, and so on. In a negative influence, everyone wants to utilize social media for their everyday lives, which is okay if you have good news, but not everything should be announced since others might become jealous and tear down anything you publish or choose to share, but some of our successes must be celebrated privately. For example, people at your workplace may find you and report back to your job about what you post and do on social media. People could damage your reputation and finances by utilizing social media against you.
    Yes, I have considered identity theft because hackers can gain access to your personal information by saving your card number, account/routing number on social media—the Internet in general—and my family does not share more than necessary, and the most important lesson I have learned in my life is that privacy is key. No sharing of financial information with anyone.

  • “Exploring Attachment Styles: A Reflection on the Validity and Reliability of the ECR Measure”

    First, complete the measure of attachment style at the following website:
    https://openpsychometrics.org/tests/ECR.php
    Take your time, answer honestly
    You can agree or disagree to allow your responses to be used for research purpose. Your decision wont have any impact on this class / your assignment.
    Second, consider your feedback and answer the following questions:
    Attachment Theory Questions:Is this totally accurate, partially accurate, or inaccurate for you? Why/why not
    Is the feedback true for all of your relationships (Mom, dad, siblings, friends, coworkers, romantic partner)?
    The feedback is for you currently. Does it ring true for your relationships as a child? Your past vs current romantic relationships?
    Validity:Could any of the items possibly reflect anything other than attachment style?
    What might people be thinking about when they are rating these items?
    Are the items worded well? Do they succinctly capture one thing? Are any of them double barreled (asking you to rate multiple statements)?
    Do people have the self-insight required to give accurate responses?
    Is social desirability a concern (either fooling oneself, or the researcher in order to give responses that put the person in a more favorable light)?
    Reliability:Is it possible to get different scores today vs. next week vs. a year from now vs. 10 years from now?
    Do all of the items seem to be getting at the same thing, or do some of them stand out as odd in comparison to the rest?

  • “Improving Academic Writing: Incorporating Instructor Feedback into a Second Paper”

    Please review the documents attached. The documents include the instructions for the paper and an example of how the paper should look like. Paper I is included as well with instructor feedback, including how to improve for my second paper. Please take note of this feedback and include it in the second paper. 

  • “Effective Communication Strategies for Managing Organizational Change: A Case Study Analysis” “Strategic Human Resource Management: Ensuring Availability, Capability, and Effectiveness”

    Course Project: Communicating the Change Paper
    Instructions
    For this assignment, you will
    select one of the communication components the organization would have distributed due to the change and write the communication in a Word document.
    analyze any media, news, or other communications that explain the change in the organization and explain how the company handled communicating the change to its stakeholders.
    LMA.HRM587.CourseProject.Week7.Deliverable
    LMA.HRM587.CourseProject.Week7.Deliverable
    Criteria Ratings Pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDocumentation and Formatting
    The paper is properly referenced according to APA guidelines with at least two references that are properly cited, including in-text citations.
    5 to >4.0 pts
    Excellent
    The paper is properly referenced according to APA guidelines and has at least two references with in-text citations.
    4 to >3.0 pts
    Competent
    The paper is missing one reference, but the student used APA correctly and has at least two references with most in-text citations.
    3 to >2.0 pts
    Limited
    The paper is missing one references, and the student uses APA inconsistently and has at least one reference with some in-text citations.
    2 to >1.0 pts
    Poor
    The paper is missing more references, and the student uses APA inconsistently and has at least in-text citations that are not correct.
    1 to >0 pts
    Unacceptable
    The paper did not meet this competency.
    5 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis
    The paper analyzes the actual communication plan as seen from the public eye.
    60 to >54.0 pts
    Excellent
    The paper analyzes the actual communication plan as seen from the public eye.
    54 to >48.0 pts
    Competent
    The paper somewhat analyzes the actual communication plan as seen from the public eye.
    48 to >42.0 pts
    Limited
    The paper is limited in analyzing the actual communication plan as seen from the public eye.
    42 to >36.0 pts
    Poor
    The paper poorly analyzes the actual communication plan as seen from the public eye.
    36 to >0 pts
    Unacceptable
    The paper did not meet this competency.
    60 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCommunication Sample
    A sample communication piece for the organization is provided and uses resources from the course.
    31 to >28.0 pts
    Excellent
    The communication plan is well executed, demonstrating the use of resources from the course.
    28 to >24.0 pts
    Competent
    The communication plan is somewhat executed, demonstrating the use of resources from the course.
    24 to >20.0 pts
    Limited
    The communication plan is limited, demonstrating the use of resources from the course.
    20 to >16.0 pts
    Poor
    The communication plan is poorly executed with little to no use of resources from the course.
    16 to >0 pts
    Unacceptable
    The communication plan did not meet this competency.
    31 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeHRM.PLO-C HR
    Assess the culture and workplace environment and propose and make HR decisions that align with and help achieve an organization’s strategic goals.
    threshold: 3.0 pts
    4 pts
    Excellent: The paper includes clear evidence the student integrates professional HR competencies and uses practical HR management applications to ensure human resources are available, capable and effective.
    3 pts
    Competent: The paper provides most evidence the student integrates professional HR competencies and uses practical HR management applications to ensure human resources are available, capable and effective.
    2 pts
    Fair: The paper provides some evidence the student integrates professional HR competencies and uses practical HR management applications to ensure human resources are available, capable and effective.
    1 pts
    Poor: The paper provides little evidence the student integrates professional HR competencies and uses practical HR management applications to ensure human resources are available, capable and effective.
    0 pts
    Unacceptable: The paper provides very little or no evidence the student integrates professional HR competencies and uses practical HR management applications to ensure human resources are available, capable and effective.
    4 pts
    Total Points: 100
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  • Title: Utilizing Secondary Data for Research: A Case Study on Solving the Problem of Childhood Obesity in the United States Introduction: Childhood obesity is a growing public health concern in the United States, with prevalence rates reaching alarming levels in recent

    Secondary analysis of existing data collected by other researchers, for other purposes, offers researchers the potential to answer research questions without having to go through the process of collecting the data themselves. Based on your Unit III Assignment, address the prompts below.
    Identify a specific academic, governmental, or commercial source of quantitative secondary data that could be used to solve the problem you stated in Part 2 of the Unit III assignment. Provide reference information for this source.
    Describe how you will obtain access to the raw data.
    Explain why the data are suitable for addressing your research problem.
    List the limitations of using the data.
    This journal should be at least two pages in length, not counting the required references page. Please thoroughly address all areas listed above, and include at least two credible sources. An abstract is not required. Please use APA compliant headings and sub-headings that align with the individual assignment requirements. Adhere to APA Style, including in-text citations and references for all sources that are used.

  • Title: Critical Appraisal of Medical App: [Name of App]

    Two pages are already written, but can be edited. 2 additional pages to be added to document.
    PART 2: Answer the Medical App Critical Appraisal questions thoughtfully and comprehensively. Use the criteria headings on this outline as the headings on your properly APA- formatted paper.
    NAME: What is the name of the app?
    AUTHOR: Who created, developed, or maintains the app? Explain.
    ENDORSEMENT: Is the app licensed by the Food and Drug Administration, other government agency, or endorsed by an academic institution or medical professional organization? Explain.
    OPERATION: Which platform (mobile or web-based) is suitable for the app and why?
    AESTHETICS: Is the information displayed in a way that is easy to navigate? Is it easy to use? Can you use it without instructions? Explain.
    PURPOSE: What is the intended purpose or use of the app?
    CLINICAL DECISION MAKING: What influence does the app have on clinical decision making? Explain.
    SAFETY: Is there potential for patient harm? Explain.
    PRIVACY/SECURITY: Does the app have privacy statement or setting? Is there a clear privacy policy stating information will be encrypted and not shared with third parties? Does the app share information on social networks? Are users notified in the event of a breach of privacy and health information? Explain.
    USER: For whom is the app intended (providers, patients, or others)? Explain.
    DISTRIBUTION: Is it designed for local use or wider distribution? Explain.
    CREDIBILITY: How credible are the sources of information? How do you know? Explain.
    RELEVANCE: How current is the information in the app? When was the last update? Is the content consistent with evidence-based literature or best practices/standards of care? Explain.
    PART 3: Provide one example of an appropriate patient or clinical scenario for this app. The example should include the following details:
    Patient Age-population (Pediatric, Adult, Geriatric)
    Clinical Setting (Hospital, Private Practice, Extended Living Facility)
    History of Present Illness and Diagnosis or Condition
    Provide a detailed description of the app in your example. When will the app be implemented (at the Point-of-care or elsewhere)? Who will use the app? What potential impact will it have on the scenario? Incorporate the critical appraisal information from Part 2. Provide one evidence-based scholarly article as a reference to support clinical decision-making.
    4. This assignment will be graded on the quality of the information, inclusion of one evidence-based scholarly resource, use of citations, use of Standard English grammar, and organization based on the required components (see the paper headings and content details in Part 1).
    5. The length of the paper is to be between 1,000 and 1,500 words, excluding title page and reference list.
    7. APA format is required in this assignment, explicitly for in-text citations and the reference list. Use 12-point Times New Roman font with 1-inch margins and double spacing. Peer reviewed scholarly article 5 years or less. 

  • “Concussion: A Critical Examination of the Film’s Portrayal of the NFL’s CTE Crisis”

    Write 3-5 page review of the film Concussion using material from the readings attached as well as your assessment of the film and the issue. 
    https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/vwgkscslndm6f847zioxd/AM8C-wMMQxxwbLsIJbXmwW4?rlkey=lchteq9dwkcjsuhms1pg6ffte&dl=0