...The impact of personality traits of the project leaders in project success * Managing change management * Communication skills and project success * Network security and social networking * The role of effective IT management strategies in organisations * Assessing risks in home and public access wireless networks * Ethics in the design of business applications You may find the Q5 technique useful to map out the structure of each paper before you do the review. The task You will select a topic then find two or more academic papers that address the topic. You are required to write a comparative review of the topic from the perspective of these papers. This may require you to examine several schools of thought, issues, or the positions taken by different sets of authors. You may create a hierarchy of issues and sub-issues to compare and contrast, as suggested by the following general plan (adapted from http://www4.caes.hku.hk/acadgrammar/litrev/section2/part2.htm). You may find it useful to analyse the papers first by using the Q5 technique on each one. Q5 Questions | Suggestions | 1 a Title...
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...Week 4 DQs BPA 302 Week 5 DQ 1 BPA 302 Week 2 Individual Assignment: Perspectives and Choices Interview or Research Paper BPA 302 Week 2 Learning Team Assignment: Policy-Making Process Paper BPA 302 Week 3 Individual Assignment: Managing Challenges in Public Policy Formulation Simulation Summary BPA 302 Week 3 Individual Assignment: Stakeholders Paper BPA 302 Week 3 Learning Team Assignment: Needs and Wants of Stakeholders Paper BPA 302 Week 4 Individual Assignment: Public Policy Flowchart or Outline BPA 302 Week 4 Learning Team Assignment: Citizen Expectations Paper BPA 302 Week 5 Individual Assignment: Constraints Paper BPA 302 Week 5 Individual Assignment: Final Exam BPA 302 Week 5 Learning Team Assignment: Sources of Public Information Paper BPA 302 Week 5 Learning Team Assignment: Sources of Public Information Presentation ____________________________________________________ BPA 302 Week 2 Individual Assignment: Perspectives and Choices Interview or Research Paper (UOP) For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com Choose one of the following assignment options: ~Option 1 -Resources: Internet, University Library, elected officials -Interview a current or former elected official concerning the processes they have used in making public policy decisions. The official can be from any level of office as long as his or her position makes decisions regarding the public. Consider home owner’s association board members, city council members, local representatives...
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...DQs BPA 302 Week 4 DQs BPA 302 Week 5 DQ 1 BPA 302 Week 2 Individual Assignment: Perspectives and Choices Interview or Research Paper BPA 302 Week 2 Learning Team Assignment: Policy-Making Process Paper BPA 302 Week 3 Individual Assignment: Managing Challenges in Public Policy Formulation Simulation Summary BPA 302 Week 3 Individual Assignment: Stakeholders Paper BPA 302 Week 3 Learning Team Assignment: Needs and Wants of Stakeholders Paper BPA 302 Week 4 Individual Assignment: Public Policy Flowchart or Outline BPA 302 Week 4 Learning Team Assignment: Citizen Expectations Paper BPA 302 Week 5 Individual Assignment: Constraints Paper BPA 302 Week 5 Individual Assignment: Final Exam BPA 302 Week 5 Learning Team Assignment: Sources of Public Information Paper BPA 302 Week 5 Learning Team Assignment: Sources of Public Information Presentation ------------------------------------------------------------------- BPA 302 Week 1 DQs (UOP) For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com BPA 302 Week 1 DQs ------------------------------------------------------------------- BPA 302 Week 2 DQs (UOP) For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com BPA 302 Week 2 DQs ------------------------------------------------------------------- BPA 302 Week 2 Individual Assignment: Perspectives and Choices Interview or Research Paper (UOP) For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com -Choose one of the following assignment options: ~Option 1 -Resources:...
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...Gurdon and Alexi Summary Opinion Paper – W 130 The objective of this paper is to practice introducing a conversation/debate, briefly summarizing two article’s main points in your own words, and offering your position in regards to the debate by responding to the arguments in an academic way. -Utilize the templates provided to structure your paper. -Avoid quoting any text. Use your own words and sentence structure, not the author’s. Summary Critique Layout: 1) Begin your summary by setting up the debate for the paper. Then begin your brief summary of either Gurdon or Alexi. Utilize this template: * In recent discussions of _____, a controversial issue has been whether _____. On the one hand, some argue that ______. From this perspective, ________. (EXPLAIN What are they ultimately saying) On the other hand, however, others argue that _______. To take a case in point, In "Title of the Essay," (Author1) (argues/asserts/claims/suggests) that______ (thesis /central idea of the piece). (Author1) (asserts/argues/claims/insists) _______ (this is where you include the author’s evidence/proof/support for their main argument (include at least 2 specific points that support the author’s position). In other words, what specific information does author1 use to emphasize or clarify their point? 2) Switch to Author2. * Unlike (Author1), In "Title of the Essay," (Author2) (argues/asserts/claims/suggests) that___ (thesis /central idea of the piece). (Author2)...
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...Division of Arts and Sciences Communications Department ENGL 1220-C1607 – Composition II Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00 PM to 5:25 PM August 20, 2013, to December 12, 2013 MCC Center Campus B-112 Instructor: Sharon Cicilian Email: cicilians@macomb.edu Phone: 586-286-2145 Mailbox: B-111 Office Hours: By appointment only Required Texts and Materials McMahan, Elizabeth, et al. Literature and the Writing Process: Backpack Edition. Boston: Pearson, 2011. Print. ISBN: 978-0-205-73072-8 Schwartz, Linda Smoak. The Wadsworth Guide to MLA Documentation. 2nd ed. Boston: Cengage, 2011. Print. ISBN: 978-1-111-34737-6 Students will also need a notebook for note taking, college-ruled, loose-leaf paper for assignments and quizzes, and black or blue pens. It is also strongly recommended that students purchase a folder or binder to store their course materials in. Required and suggested materials can be purchased at the Macomb Community College Bookstore. Course Description Prerequisite: ENGL-1180 or ENGL-1210 No credit after ENGL-1190. The focus of this course is the writing of critical essays based upon readings in literature, and the further development of writing skills learned in ENGL-1180 or ENGL-1210. The course places extensive emphasis upon research. Students who have completed ENGL-1190 successfully should not take ENGL-1220. Students will not receive credit for both. (3 credit hours) Course Outcomes Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course the student will...
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...effort to allow you to fully explore issues related to either correctional officials or prison inmates. This project incorporates all TCOs. Guidelines Back to Top The course project is worth 320 total points and will be graded on APA formatting; quality of research topic; quality of paper information; proper use of text citations; proper grammar, punctuation, usage, and sentence structure; and the deliverable components for Weeks 1, 2, 5, and 6. There are four components to the Course Project. • title page, topic discussion, and a list of three references • annotated outline • annotated bibliography • Final Paper Requirements • APA guidelines must be followed for all course component deliverables. • At least six authoritative, outside references are required for the annotated bibliography and the Final Paper. • All DeVry University policies are in effect, including the plagiarism policy. • The Final Paper isdue in Week 6of this course. • The Final Paper must be 8 to 10 pages of text in length, Times New Roman 12-point font, double-spaced, include a cover page, introduction or abstract, body of the report, summary or conclusion, and a works cited page. • Any questions about this paper may be discussed in the weekly Q & A Discussion topic or instructor e-mail. Course Project Deliverables Week 1--Title...
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...GS text for a. an answer to an examination question, b. an opening paragraph of an assignment, or c. a background (or scene-setting) paragraph to an analysis or discussion begins with one of the following a. a short or extended definition, b. a contrastive or comparative definition, or c. a generalization or purpose statement General statement – More specific detail – Specific detail – Broader statement “Writing passage begins with a definition; definitions are a common way of getting started. (unfamiliar reader – used to clarify terms / familiar reader – expected you to demonstrate your understanding of complex concepts) Sentence Definition; To what class does (Definition) belong? How is it different / would you define? (Compare / Cause) A term is (a) class wh-word/that specific detail. Indefinite article / before both the term and class Ex) Annealing is a metalworking process / A star is a celestial body A disinfectant is an/the agent capable of destroying disease causing microorganisms. An; it does not refer to a particular representative. The; indentifies or describes the term, some previous mention of other agents. The distinguishing information in the restrictive relative clause - one involves a simple deletion / the other involves a change in word form or an entire word. 1) Enamel, in dentistry, is a hard, white inorganic material (that is) on the crown of a tooth. : the verb to be 2) A collagen is a white, inelastic protein (that...
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...this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings. Participation Participate in class discussions. All week 2 Individual Discussion Questions Respond to weekly discussion questions. DQ 1: Thursday DQ 2: Sunday 3 Individual Exclusionary Rule Evaluation Write a 1,000 - 1,200-word paper in which you analyze the rationale and purpose of the Exclusionary Rule, as well as identify the exceptions to the Exclusionary Rule. In your analysis state examine the costs and benefits of the Exclusionary Rule, as well as alternative remedies to the rule. Be sure to state your position towards the exclusionary rule and provide support your position. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. The paper requires the use of 2 academic resources which can include course materials. Monday 10 Learning Team Fourth Amendment Summary Submit the Learning Team Charter (no grade). Respond to the Week 2 Learning Team DQ Write a 500 - 700-word executive summary in which you define and examine the common law background of the Fourth Amendment. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. The paper requires the use of 2 academic resources which can include course...
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...ethical theory to position. • Paragraph correctly compares ethical theories. • Paragraph is clearly written. • Paragraph meets posted length requirements. B: 60-67 points • Paragraph discusses a single bioethical issue in a concise and complete manner but application to one’s own life is weak or absent. • Paragraph partially applies ethical theory to position. • Paragraph partially compares ethical theories. • Paragraph is generally clearly written. • Paragraph meets posted length requirements. C: 52-59 points • Paragraph discusses more than one issue and/or strays from assigned topic. • Paragraph makes vague or summary references to unit material including course terms, concepts, and/or ethical theories. • Paragraph has several mechanical or stylistic errors. • Paragraph does not meet posted length requirements. D: 45-51 points • Paragraph is only partially on topic, and lacks originality. • Paragraph makes little or no references to unit material including course terms, concepts, and/or ethical theories. • Paragraph has several mechanical or stylistic errors. • Paragraph does not meet posted length requirements. F: 0–44 points • Paragraph is off topic, and lacks originality • Paragraph makes little or no references to lesson material including course terms, concepts, and/or ethical theories. • Paragraph has several mechanical or stylistic errors. Unit 5 Assignment Grade: Grading Criteria A: 68-75 points • Letter discusses position regarding war or capital...
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...Industry Analysis (Case 1) Paper Instructions and Grade Sheet MAN 4720 Strategic Management Assignment Value - 50 points possible (all team members receive the same grade) Due Date: See syllabus Purpose: Each team will select an industry to study. You will conduct an industry analysis (also called a competitive analysis) of your assigned industry, and to collectively write a paper reporting your results. This paper will require that you apply the concepts that you have learned in the course. This assignment will enable you to learn how to research and analyze the external and competitive nature of an industry. It is necessary to have a thorough understanding of an industry before a firm can develop strategic plans to obtain competitive advantages. Basic Attributes of Your Report: The best reports are the result of a lot of research. There is a direct correlation between research and grades. To earn the highest grade possible, your report should demonstrate evidence of: • Significant secondary research. • Integration of course concepts. • Written in plain English and demonstrating understanding that clarifies and distills the problems and opportunities competitors in the industry are facing. • Precise business writing skills. (You will be penalized for writing mistakes.) The best reports also summarize what you have learned from your research. A great report demonstrates that the student has thoroughly researched the industry,...
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...LA SALLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MBA 901 Competing in a Global Market I: Analysis of the Business Environment Integrative Capstone SYLLABUS Fall 2012 Instructor: Bette J. Walters, JD, LLM (Taxation) Office Hours: By appointment Office Phone: 215.540.0234 Cell Phone: 215.704.2335 E-mail: walters@lasalle.edu or bettewalters@comcast.net Textbook and Materials: Steiner and Steiner, Business, Government and Society: A Managerial Perspective, McGraw Hill, 13th Ed. (2012), ISBN 978-0-07-811267-6. In addition, readings from other works will be assigned and posted on Blackboard. From time to time, optional reading materials will also be posted. Course Description and Objectives: This course is completed as a cohort group with MBA 902 Competing in a Global Market II: Analysis and Implementation of Strategy and is taken with the approval of the program Director. A key objective is to provide students with insights into the influences and interactions that society, law, government, and personal values have on the daily and long-term decisions of management. Using an interdisciplinary approach, we will closely examine the legal and ethical environment of business using a wide variety of materials ranging from the textbook to news reports. In this respect, we will attempt to construct a framework wherein socially responsible business decisions can be made, integrating your current knowledge and experience with content in business strategy...
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...DBM 265 Entire Course For more classes visit www.indigohelp.com DBM 265 Week 1 DQ 1 DBM 265 Week 1 DQ 2 DBM 265 Week 1 Summary DBM 265 Week 2 Individual Assignment Comparing the DBA and DA DBM 265 Week 2 DQ 1 DBM 265 Week 2 DQ 2 DBM 265 Week 2 Summary DBM 265 Week 3 Individual Assignment Preparing to Install a Database DBM 265 Week 3 DQ 1 DBM 265 Week 3 DQ 2 DBM 265 Week 3 Summary DBM 265 Week 4 Individual Assignment DBMS Support and Security Paper DBM 265 Week 4 DQ 1 DBM 265 Week 4 DQ 2 DBM 265 Week 4 Summary DBM 265 Week 5 Learning Team Assignment Virtual Organization Project Proposal Paper and Presentation DBM 265 Week 5 DQ 1 DBM 265 Week 5 DQ 2 DBM 265 Week 5 Summary ………………………………………………… DBM 265 Week 1 DQ 1 For more classes visit www.indigohelp.com What are three database administrator responsibilities? Which is the most challenging? Explain why. ………………………………………………… DBM 265 Week 1 DQ 2 For more classes visit www.indigohelp.com What are some of the first tools a database administrator (DBA) would use? Why would a DBA use these tools first? How would this benefit the company? ………………………………………………… DBM 265 Week 1 Summary For more classes visit www.indigohelp.com Write a 100-150 words Summary ………………………………………………… DBM 265 Week 2 DQ 1 For more classes visit www.indigohelp.com Why is it important to set guidelines for naming database objects? What possible IT issues could arise if the naming...
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...quality officer who is responsible for one (1) of the state’s largest healthcare organizations. You have been told that the quality of patient care has decreased, and you have been assigned a project that is geared toward increasing quality of care for the patients. Your Chief Executive Officer has requested a six to eight page (6-8) summary of your recommended initiatives. Note: You may create and /or make all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of this assignment. Write a six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you: Analyze three (3) quality initiatives for your organization. Determine the supporting factors that would aid in the reduction of healthcare cost in your organization without reducing quality of care for the patients. Differentiate between quality in a free market healthcare system and in single-payer government system with three (3) examples for each. Specify three (3) common law quality initiatives that are still found in 21st century healthcare organizations. Defend your position on the importance of healthcare quality for your organization. Provide support with at least three (3) examples that illustrate your position. Assemble a plan to protect patient information that complies with all legal requirements. Use at least three (3) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources. Activity mode aims to provide quality study notes and tutorials to the students of HSA 405 Week 6 Assignment 3 Strayer Latest...
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...campus students: please contact your Tutor or Lecturer to discuss issues related to this Course, including the two Assessments. This document is to aid you in developing a format which will help you to express your ideas well. I am using a shortened example (based loosely on some past marked assignments) to show possible subheadings that you may include in your Assessment 1. Note that your assessment MUST be original, with appropriate references that follows the Harvard Referencing Guide! Students are also expected to write better reports than the example provided here. Each report must address the assessment criteria in the Course Profile. I expect the structure of your reports to have: 1. Title Page 2. An Abstract or an Executive Summary 3. Table of Contents 4. Introduction 5. Body (addressing assessment criteria as laid out in the Course Profile) 6. Recommendations 7. Conclusion 8. References (cite current/latest but relevant references, 2008-2015) ================================ Title Page (see format below) The front page of your assignment should be a cover page. The Title Page should include: The assessment number and title The...
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...possible) DATES: February 20 – Section I draft due March 27 – Section II draft due April 15 – Section III draft due May 4 – Complete paper is due Objective of the Project Study a company whose stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) or National Association of Securities Dealers (NASDAQ). Use the company’s public documents and financial statements to learn business information, financial information and investor analysis of the company (e.g., stock prices and ratios.). This will include an analysis of the company’s balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flows. Due dates are listed above. Your paper will consist of a cover page (name of company, your name, date, and course/section), table of contents and the following sections: Section I. Profile of the Company’s Operations (Minimum 3 pages-word processed in paragraph form. Some information can be presented in table or bullet point format) Research the company’s most recent 10-K and the company’s website to learn the following for Section I of your paper: • State of incorporation. (front page of 10-K) • Type of stock issued, number of shares authorized and issued. • Information about the corporation’s product lines and major competitors (10-K Part I, Item 1) • Business risks. (10-K Part I, Item 1a.) • Number of employees. • Information about the company’s competition. • Summary of the company’s SWOT analysis • Corporate mission statement (company website) • Corporate social responsibility (company website)...
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