...This example is from: http://www.baker.edu/library/dlls/handouts/apa_formattingguide.pdf Abstract This is the abstract page and is labeled as the Abstract (a Level I heading, see pp. 113-115). It is never indented and is always the second page of an APA document. The abstract is the writer’s general overview of the purpose and content of the paper. The abstract is to be no more than 120 words long and is only intended to help the reader ascertain if the paper is relevant to his or her area of inquiry. The abstract is usually only one paragraph. APA Formatting Guide Please note that page three is the actual beginning of the text of the paper, the first line of which is the full, formal title of the paper exactly as it appears on the title page. The formal title is centered on the page in uppercase and lowercase letters (a Level I heading) and is one inch from the top edge of the page. Beginning with page three, all initial lines of paragraphs are to be indented 5-7 spaces uniformly throughout the paper. Margins and Spacing All APA margins are one inch, with the exception of page headers, which are one half inch down from the top of the page and one inch in from the right edge of the paper. Left margins are justified. Right margins are left ragged. All spaces between lines are one double space. There is no double-double spacing or any other type of spacing acceptable. Page Headers Page headers appear on all pages of the document. The number...
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...DeBeers Alternative Solutions 1. Stay in current industry and go into synthetic diamonds for industrial purposes. * This will not damage the brand name that they have created for themselves in the natural diamond industry as opposed to if they decided to do both synthetic and natural diamond industry. * Less risk if they decide not to enter a new industry that is growing, however not positive if maybe just a fad. * If they stay in current they have to do product development which means to stay in the same market but develop new products. * This way they can differentiate themselves from other natural diamond companies and capture more market share because there is more competition now. * Have to come up with new occasions to use the diamonds for other than just weddings because industry is currently in the mature stage so profits may be increasing at a decreasing rate. * Make synthetic diamonds only for industrial purposes and not more jewellery, that way they don’t lose any brand loyalty from existing customers. 2. Stay in current industry; however go into synthetic diamond industry with a new brand name. * that way the DeBeers reputation and name is not destroyed if they use same name brand * huge risk going into different market which is a substitute for current industry * synthetic diamond industry is in early growth stage because it is growing by 10-15% every year. * Synthetic diamonds are much more eco-friendly to produce...
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...Red Cloud Rising: Cloud Computing in China by Leigh Ann Ragland, Joseph McReynolds, Matthew Southerland, and James Mulvenon Research Report Prepared on Behalf of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission September 5, 2013 Revised March 22, 2014 After the publication of this report on September 5, 2013, Microsoft brought to the authors’ attention new information about its partnership with Chinese company 21Vianet. The original version of the report inaccurately characterized certain aspects of the Microsoft-21Vianet partnership. A revised discussion of this partnership is provided on pages 32-34. The authors would like to thank Microsoft for their assistance in clarifying the details of 21Vianet’s Windows Azure service. Disclaimer: This research report was prepared at the request of the Commission to support its deliberations. Posting of the Report to the Commission's website is intended to promote greater public understanding of the issues addressed by the Commission in its ongoing assessment of U.S.-China economic relations and their implications for U.S. security, as mandated by Public Law 106-398 and Public Law 108-7. However, it does not necessarily imply an endorsement by the Commission or any individual Commissioner of the views or conclusions expressed in this commissioned research report. i About Defense Group Incorporated Defense Group Inc. (DGI) performs work in the national interest, advancing public safety and national security through innovative...
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...4188 REV: NOVEMBER 30, 2011 V. KASTURI RANGAN SUNRU YONG Soren Chemical: Why Is the New Swimming Pool Product Sinking? Jen Moritz grimaced as she reviewed the February 2007 sales report for her company’s new Coracle product. In September 2006, Soren Chemical had launched Coracle, a new water clarifier for use in small recreational and household swimming pools. Moritz was responsible for marketing the new clarifier, which she believed was a superior product, but the results so far were discouraging. The volume target was 50,000 gallons (100,000 units) for the first year of sales. However, through the first half of the selling season for pool chemicals, Soren had sold just 3,725 gallons, or 7,450 units. Moritz also had responsibility for marketing Kailan MW, a clarifier used primarily in large recreational water park facilities with typical capacities of one million gallons or higher. Very small quantities of Kailan MW were sufficient to treat large volumes of water, but it was unsuitable for smaller-scale applications such as residential pools. Thus Soren Chemical had developed Coracle, targeting smaller pools with a lower volume of swimmers (known in the industry as “bather loads”) and a less intense maintenance program. In 2006, Kailan MW revenues were $6.1 million and sales were on pace for a 7% increase in 2007; it was healthy growth in a relatively mature market. Coracle had been budgeted at $1.5 million in sales for the year, but so far Soren had sold a very disappointing...
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...Family members often know little about mental illness, less about substance use, and even less about how the two interact. Educating family members about the nature of dual disorders and the principles of their treatment decreases the sense of isolation many families feel when trying to cope with their situation. Stress in families of clients with co-occurring disorders can worsen the course of the disorders, weaken family bonds, and threaten clients with the loss of important social supports. Decreasing this stress improves treatment by enhancing the well-being of all family members so they're able to function more effectively. When family and friends learn about treatment, they can be more active in encouraging and supporting a client in following his or her treatment plan. Practitioners often dismiss family members' efforts to have input. Likewise, many families have little no contact with treatment providers. Poor communication between the family and the treatment team makes it difficult to respond to changes in the client. It can also result in family members not supporting and even undermining the treatment goals. Finally, a lack of contact can hinder the practitioner's ability to identify and address family and cultural factors. Family members sometimes appear to work at cross-purposes with the practitioner. They have the same ultimate goals as the practitioner but may lack knowledge of current treatment approaches. Educating them about the rationale behind recommended...
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...University Air Education and Training Command In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in Engineering and Environmental Management Ronald M. Salazar, BS SMSgt, USAF March 2012 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE; DISTRIBUTION UNLIMITED. Sample 4. Thesis Title Page, Single Author AFIT-LSCM-ENS-12-16 THE EFFECT OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PROCESSES ON COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE Ronald M. Salazar, BS SMSgt, USAF Approved: _____________//signed//______________ William Cunningham (Chairman) 15 March 2012 Date ______________//signed//______________ Sharon G. Heilmann, Lt Col, USAF (Member) 15 March 2012 Date ______________//signed//______________ Daniel D. Mattioda, Maj, USAF (Member) 15 March 2012 Date Sample 7. MS Thesis Approval Page AFIT-LSCM-ENS-12-16 Abstract One of the most significant changes in the paradigm of modern business...
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...Letter to Members Dear Guys, How’s going? Hope you feel good in this cold day! I believe all of us know Lipitor and now taking it frequently, here are news about Lipitor and I know you would like to hear. Pfizer’s Lipitor was so nice that we choose to take before. The company made every efforts to brand its Lipitor and we know it is really good to use. Now the most important thing is, the Lipitor will move from a lower price to a higher price while we cannot do anything about that since the decision was made by the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Advisory Committee. But-- We have a new choice—the generic lipid regulator. Don’t worry it is not a fake drug, just because of the patents expiration, drag companies other than Pfizer can produce generic versions. You may heard that the generic prescriptions increased every year quickly, for example, nearly 6% in 2009 and covered 75% of all prescriptions written in the U.S. The generic versions are safe and mature enough. I know you guys may not care about the money but just the result, or just habit to take Lipitor. The clinical trials established that they were as safe and as effective as brand name drugs such as Lipitor. Why we need to know this? It’s the time to switch. You know GHCM used a three-tier system for co-pays depends on the plan and prescription. Raising of the co-pay (to tier3 which is 100% higher than tier1) is made for Lipitor due to Lipitor’s price changing. It’s the time to make a better choice. Below...
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...Korea Experience: 2nd at SM Everysing Contest 2008 (1st place was Jino) Speciality: singing, dancing, taekwondo, kendo Facts: -Was mentioned in f(x)’s ‘Pinocchio’ “Thanks To” by member Amber, -Won 2nd place on 2008 SM’s Everysing Contest (1st place was Jino) -he looks like he Is Chinese but he's Korean -when He was a child they used to call him "little fattie" -has a chubby face and a cute grin -the next member that knows martial arts besides Tao -In Korea shares the room with Lu Han and Kris -In China shares the room with Tao -neatest member in the group -is the funniest of the group -his ideal type of girl is hug able and can give comfort to others -the strongest member from EXO-M -likes to wear casual clothes -he’s apparently close to Super Junior’s Henry -he is the most organized and clean member from EXO-M -his favorite music genre are ballads -likes all types of dances -role model: Super Junior -favorite song from mini album MAMA: "MAMA" Name: Wu Fan 吴凡 Fan Name: Kris Height: 187 cm Birth: November 6, 1990 Blood Type: O Skills/Hobby: English, Mandarin, Korean, Cantonese, Basketball Leader and rapper from EXO-M NEWS ABOUT KRIS Facts: -apparently as a child Kris lived in Vancouver, Canada -very social and can talk to anyone -other trinees and team members of EXO think of him as a big brother -nationality Chinese -joined SM by global auditions in Canada in 2007 -enjoys reading book -self improvement and inspirational -he made an...
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...Health Net Access Member Handbook A helpful guide to getting services (Combined Evidence of Coverage and Disclosure Form) Benefit Year 2014 1 HELP IN ANOTHER LANGUAGE AND FOR THE DISABLED: HOW CAN I GET HELP? As a member of Health Net, you have access to a service that offers interpretive services in over 150 different languages. If you need this handbook or other health information in another language or in an alternative format such as large font, audio or accessible pdf, please contact Member Services at [1-888-788-4408 TTY/TDD: 1-888- 788-4872]. Also, if you need interpretive services, please call Member Services at least five (5) days before your medical appointment to arrange language interpretive services in time for your appointments. There is no cost for language interpretation services. You are not required to use family or friends to interpret for you. Como afiliado a Health Net, usted tiene acceso a servicios de interpretación en más de 150 idiomas. Si necesita este manual u otro tipo de información sobre salud traducido a otro idioma o en un formato diferente (como letra grande, audio o PDF accesible), comuníquese con el Departamento de Servicios al Afiliado al 1-888-788-4408 o a la línea TDD/TTY 1-888-7884872. Además, si necesita servicios de interpretación, comuníquese con el Departamento de Servicios al Afiliado al menos cinco (5) días antes de su cita médica para coordinar los servicios de interpretación de idiomas; así podrá disponer de ellos en sus citas...
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...Twheel Marketing Plan Juan Carlos Vargas March 30, 2011 Keller Graduate School of Management MM522 Marketing Management Zach Yabs 1.0 Executive Summary The Twheel is an innovation on the pneumatic tire that uses an internal structure of spokes instead of air pressure to hold a tire together. The Twheel will provide value to customers via increases in performance, safety, and durability, as well as decreasing maintenance times, and environmental and personal costs. There are issues to contend with such excessive vibration and safety concerns that must be corrected. The Twheel will be introduced to the U.S. market in a three phase roll-out. The Twheel will gain acceptance in the market through an initial deployment into auto-racing, which will showcase the effectiveness of technology to the masses. Coinciding with the auto-racing deployment will be heavy advertising and promotions budgets, as well as celebrity endorsements that will establish the brand image. The roll-out will then proceed to the luxury car segment at premium pricing, and then conclude with mass retailers and most car manufacturers at reduced prices. The time frame of the initial roll-out will be approximately 5 years. Future targets will include military, construction, and specialty personal transportation vehicles. 2.0 Situational Analysis 2.1 Market Summary The tire industry is well developed, yet the emerging Twheel will have its own industry...
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...Mountains are tall. If you are stupid enough to jump off one you fall fast and you land hard. The five-paragraph theme is my mountain and I have just jumped right off it. There don't seem to be any outcroppings to grab for, and my assignment is to discuss my cliff as I continue to drop from it. So I will not grab. I will let myself fall, and hope for pillows at the end. I feel lost without my introduction to conclusion formula started at the beginning of this paper. Why do I have to do this assignment? Oh, I understand that I need to break a mold that has been added to, layer upon dreadful layer, for the past eight years or so. The only problem isHOW? I think that what I am feeling is not unique to me, and that the instructor will more than likely read these same words a dozen times in other fonts. I do not want to spend my entire paper feeling sorry for myself and wasting paper complaining that the answer to my question is not right under my nose. I would pity my reader. I would also hope that I am a stronger writer than that. Strong writers should be able to get beyond the theme. I propose that the theme is no more than a weak writer's response to demands tired English teachers put on them, or a Lazy Writer's cop out. The theme is easy. We know how it works and we crank it out like so many machines. My question is this: what normal everyday Joe in his right mind would not take the easy route to writing a paper? There is no reason to make things harder than they have...
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...the problem and the corrective procedures that are needed to allow her to deal with any member. The stages of group development include Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing and Adjourning. The Forming Stage, this is where individual forming an initial impression of the other members. They are busy finding their place in the team, sizing each other up, and asking a lot of questions. The challenge of this group stage is to create team identity and make the teams important to the group members. Each member was quickly realized; we saw that each member had their own role/identify. Diane was the quiet but very good at producing super ideas, Steve was the businessman always ready for action, Janet was the over-achiever while Mike played the role of the joker and in this case also the loafer. At this stage the group requires definitions of their roles and goals, the group’s agenda, deadlines, etc. The leader should be the structure and become the emotional center of the team. I think Christine fail at this, since should allow Mike to overrule the group decision to meet each day before class to discuss the case. If Christine had an understanding of the stages of group development, she would have known that as the leader she has to listen carefully, be visible, and maintain open communication and feedback channels for the team. While still offering support and reassurance and keep group members accountable for day-to-day results. It was quite clear that the group had master the first...
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...Christine must first have an understanding that a group is defined as a collection of people who interact with one another, accept rights and obligations as members and who share a common identity. In Christine accounting group, their goal is to compose a well-written analysis. This 5-member group is a dynamic bunch because of the different mix of personalities. Because of the dynamics, the variety of perceptions and work attitudes that affect the group processes and development cannot be prevented. With this understanding, Christine would have been able to key in on certain clues on how to handle the different circumstances of her team. Through the forming stages the group would have been given a chance to get to know one another and what is acceptable behavior. In the storming stage, members are able to address their differences. Group members are able to understand one another’s interpersonal styles and ways to accomplish team goals all while satisfying personal needs. In the norming stages, members address their differences and tensions tend to loosen up. With the performing stage member work as a team and their skills and values are developed and needed to successfully accomplish the team’s work. More importantly, all the tasks assigned to each team member are effectively achieved. The last stage, adjourning, is the when the team get the chance to critique their performances as a group and as an individual. If Christine used these skills at first with her team, she would...
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...Greek Members Dating Non-Greek Members Morgan Pistole The University of Oklahoma Abstract This paper explores the college dating relationships between Greek (Fraternity or Sorority members) and Non-Greeks (Non Fraternity or Non Sorority members). There are many differences between students in college that are associated with the Greek system and those students who are not associated with the Greek system. The college experience for these two groups is extremely different and the core values of the two groups in relation to the college experience are extremely different as well. Dating a peer that is not associated with the Greek system can pose devastating problems for a student associated with the Greek system as well as the other way around. This paper examines Markstrom-Adams (1991) research in relations to the attitudes on dating, courtship, and marriage on in-group versus out-group relationships. Keywords: college, dating relationships, Greek system Greek Members Dating Non-Greek Members Theory/Hypothesis The theory that I have constructed pertains to the subject of dating in college and more specifically a couple dating where one member of the couple has membership in a fraternities and sorority while the other member does not. My theory, The Greek Dating Theory, states that it is illogical for one to date outside of their circle or associated group either greek or non-greek. The problems that arise from a greek dating a non-greek (GDNG) are many and comparable...
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...Running head : THE FORGOTTEN GROUP MEMBER The Forgotten Group Member Name School Professor Course The Forgotten Group Member 1 . How could an understanding of the stages of group development assist Christine in leadership situations such as this one ? A group is defined as “a collection of people who interact with one another , accept rights and obligations as members and who share a common identity (Neill , 2007 , “Group Dynamics , Processes Development .In the case of Christine and her group which is composed of her classmates in accounting , their goal is to generate a well-written analysis in reviewing a 7-page case . This 5-member group is a dynamic bunch because of the mix of different personalities . Since there is diversity within the group , it cannot be prevented that a variety of perceptions and work attitudes affect the group processes and development . This is where the “understanding of the stages of group development ‘ can help Christine as a team coordinator to keep the group united and productive as well . In the first place , Christine was not aware of the “stages of group development ‘ which if she knew could have gave her a clue on how to handle the different circumstances of her team mates . Through “orientation (forming , dissatisfaction (storming ,resolution (norming , production (performing ) and termination (adjourning ‘ Christine can help in re-assimilating Mike back into the group to make positive contributions as a group member in an effort to produce a high-quality...
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