What is one sub-genre you learned about that you didn’t know existed? Did they give an example of a book in that sub-genre? (Hint: if you don’t remember all the book names, go back to the link I originally posted for the podcast, and all the books they mentioned in the podcast are listed on the page).

Listen the radio and answer 4 questions.

listen to NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour Podcast

http://www.npr.org/sections/monkeysee/2015/06/05/411989347/pop-culture-happy-hour-the-romance-novel-special

 

This week we talked about romance sub-genres and listened to the NPR Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast.

 

First, answer the following questions about the podcast:

 

1. One of the people’s names speaking during the podcast should sound familiar. Who was it, and what have we read by her?

 

2. What is one sub-genre you learned about that you didn’t know existed? Did they give an example of a book in that sub-genre?  (Hint: if you don’t remember all the book names, go back to the link I originally posted for the podcast, and all the books they mentioned in the podcast are listed on the page).

 

3. What is the most ridiculous sub-genre (in your opinion) they mentioned?

 

Second, come up with your own sub-genre. Just for fun, try to think of a sub-genre romance novel (it can be serious, silly, or whatever you want). Then, make up a novel for that genre. Tell me the title, the characters, and the story line (briefly – approx 100-200 words).

 

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Identify and analyze current trends in healthcare, including information technology, biotechnology, smart phones, health informatics, and other relevant technologies in the context of the overall US healthcare system.

Each student will prepare a 10 page paper that addressing the following question:

 

What is the greatest challenge to US healthcare, why, and what would you recommend?”

 

To fully address this question, the analysis may consider the following:

 

·         What role is played by government?

 

·         Identify and analyze current trends in healthcare, including information technology, biotechnology, smart phones, health informatics, and other relevant technologies in the context of the overall US healthcare system.

 

·         Address the impact of various stakeholders and influencers.

 

·         How do education, workforce availability, and human capital issues affect healthcare?

 

·         Identify key factors driving or limiting the further growth of healthcare.

 

·         How do the social determinants of health impact? What other external factors might influence healthcare?

 

·         Deliberate on the roles of professional obligation and ethics.

 

Grading considerations will include the following factors and apply the same rubric as above.

 

·         Paper is 8 – 10 pages in length (not including cover page and references), is double spaced, uses 12 point font, and uses correct grammar and spelling

 

·         Five external citations are included using APA style

 

·         The paper identifies the issue, examines contributing factors, and applies critical analysis toward drawing a well-founded conclusion.

 

·         All major assertions and predictions about the future are not just personal opinions but are supported by clear and coherent logic and appropriate external references

 

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Describe the issue briefly, including identifying specific constitutional protections and summarizing key policy changes over its history.

300 words APA format,

Select a current example of a policy issue that has arisen under the umbrella of civil rights.   “Health”
(1) Describe the issue briefly, including identifying specific constitutional protections and summarizing key policy changes over its history.

(2) What role have interest groups and the mass media played in keeping this issue on the policy agenda?

(3) Have individual rights eroded or been strengthened related to this specific policy?

 

Reference

 

Public Policy in the United States, 5th edition by Mark E. Rushefsky (2013)

 

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This assignment provides you with an opportunity to read an article and then to share your thoughts about the article by critiquing the details, including the decisions made. In order to access the resource below, you must first log into the myCSU Student Portal and access the Academic OneFile database within the CSU Online Library

This assignment provides you with an opportunity to read an article and then to share your thoughts about the article by critiquing the details, including the decisions made. In order to access the resource below, you must first log into the myCSU Student Portal and access the Academic OneFile database within the CSU Online Library

This article includes details and assertions about the ethical choices/decisions made by Edward J. Snowden, a former National Security Agency (NSA) contractor. Here is the reference citation for the article:

Securing our liberty. (2013). Commonweal, 140(12), 5.

After reading the article, draft a two-page response by discussing the U.S. government’s decision to acquire phone and internet data without disclosing its intentions to citizens. For this assignment, consider the NSA as an organization (i.e., business) and Snowden as a manager. How have the decisions of this event impacted the fairness of the U.S. government, its citizens, and Snowden? How did ethics, perhaps, influence Snowden’s decision to leak information? In this event, what is the greater good and also the consequences/sacrifices of that greater good? Based on the details of this event, what can we learn about making important decisions as a leader and manager?

This event was covered by several news and media organizations, so there should be plenty

of articles in the library.

Conduct a bit more research in the online library related to this event involving Edward Snowden and the U.S. government

see what else you can discover about the event to determine an appropriate punishment, if any, for Snowden’s conduct. Include at least one additional source from the library in your response.

The purpose of this assignment is for you to think critically about managers (and other leaders) making important

decisions, and the process managers use to make important decisions. Consider how important it is to collect all of the facts before making an important decision, such as those involving fairness and ethics.

Use APA Style to format your response. Proofread your work, and submit it in Blackboard for grading.

Article:

https://www.commonwealmagazine.org/securing-our-liberty

 

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Attention Getter: Hello how are you guys doing today? So my name is Emily and this is my daughter Adeline. *(smacks Adeline on the head, pulls her hair, yanks her arm, and smacks her hand). So who felt uncomfortable watching that and not just because this was a doll? Now imagine if this was a live child. She would have felt the sting of each slap and most likely winced once she saw my hand raise each time.

I. Introduction

A. Attention Getter: Hello how are you guys doing today? So my name is Emily and this is my daughter Adeline. *(smacks Adeline on the head, pulls her hair, yanks her arm, and smacks her hand). So who felt uncomfortable watching that and not just because this was a doll? Now imagine if this was a live child. She would have felt the sting of each slap and most likely winced once she saw my hand raise each time.

B. Introduce Topic: This is my message for you today. To ban corporal punishment within the home. Now the kind of corporal punishment I’m referring to is punishment administered by an adult to the body of a child ranging in severity from a slap to a spanking. Now, does anyone have a child?

C. Reason to Listen/Credibility: Okay so most of you don’t, but I’m sure at some point in your life you have encountered a child who is so irritating that you have to
physically remove yourself from their presence. Well, I happen to have a little niece and every weekend she stays with us. She is eight now, but this has been happening since the age of one so trust me I have been through those terrible twos, terrifying threes, frightening fours, and into the stage she has been in since six, sassy. I know what it’s like to be so annoyed at a child where you think smacking them is the only way to solve the problem, but we all need to learn why physical punishment does nothing good for children.

D. Preview of Main Points: There are so many reasons I could give as to why children should not be physically punished, but I’m going to break it down into the three categories I believe should be enough of a reason to stop. First, think of what it could do to your child socially. Second, think about your child’s future education. Third, there are so many alternatives parents can use instead of spanking.

Transition: So the first thing I’m going to talk about is how corporal punishment affects a child’s social life both with others and within themselves.

II. Body
A. Main Point #1: Social Aspects

1. Subpoint #1: Interaction with others~ Now more than ever, networking is a key aspect to success and building those developed social interactions at a young age is incredibly important.

a. Supporting Evidence: In an academic journal about the benefits of never spanking, a research study followed 3,000 children in the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth from ages 3-14. The results led people to conclude that the more corporal punishment used, the greater the tendency for antisocial behavior. These findings were also consistent regardless of race, gender, and socioeconomic status. (New Evidence…) If antisocial behaviors start this young, it becomes a habit and that habit will be hard to break when your child is being interviewed by a complete stranger and expected to form a connection within 20-30 minutes.

b. Supporting Evidence: The same study also showed that higher amounts of corporal punishment in the home led to a greater amount of fighting at school five years down the road (New Evidence…). Remember the age group was from 3-14. So five years down the road ranges from 8-19 years old. Well that upper age region is getting into high school years. Getting into fights are a serious matter and are not taken lightly, especially if it goes on that child’s permanent record.

2. Subpoint #2: Within Self~ There can also be damage done to the brain caused by corporal punishment that can hurt a child’s chance with normal social behavior.

a. Supporting Evidence: When a child is say being spanked, his dopaminergic region is stimulated. This region might bias social behavior towards increasing personal monetary rewards at the cost of those of other people (Dopaminergic Stimulation). Now this would hinder anyone’s ability to have normal social interactions if you are throwing people under the bus for money.

b. Supporting Evidence: Along with dopaminergic stimulation, there is also a decrease in the levels of dopamine (The Link Between). What that leads to is an increased amount of apathy, also known as an absence of interest, emotion, or concern. Yet again, you can see how having no interest or concern in what people are talking about could hinder someone’s ability to be socially aware.

Internal Summary/Transition: Now I know that building a good social network is a key to success, but another key to success is education and corporal punishment can affect a child’s education in a big way.

B. Main Point #2: Educational Aspects 1. Subpoint #1: General Tests

a. Supporting Evidence: An academic journal that talks about the physical punishment of children performed a neuroimaging study that suggests physical punishment reduces the volume of the brain’s grey matter in areas associated with performance on the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (Physical punishment).

b. Supporting Evidence: As well as a standardized intelligence test, a reduced amount of gray matter leads to poorer performance in the completion of psychological tasks as opposed to someone with a normal amount of gray matter (Gray matter). That information was found in an article posted by Science Daily. Standardized tests are used all throughout the country, which is why the amount of gray matter is so important to the brain.

2. Subpoint #2: Specific Instances~ Something that I found pretty shocking was that the effects of corporal punishment could follow a child up to college.

a. Supporting Evidence: An academic journal talked about the relationship between corporal punishment in childhood and academic dishonesty in college students. 231 students from three different colleges took an online survey. These questions were about their participation in college cheating, their happiness about their home life, and how they were disciplined as a child. Out of those 231 students 80% responded yes to cheating and of that 80%, 35% reported experiencing at least some level of severe physical discipline during childhood. (The Relationship Between). I know that doesn’t seem a like a lot, but this was only a survey of 231 students from three colleges. The numbers start to add up once you look at the bigger picture.

Internal Summary/Transition: Now, believe me, I know how hard it can be to control your emotions when a child is just not listening to you and acting like a fool. What I want to remind you is that there are multiple alternatives to the typical “spank it out of them” style.

C. Main Point #3: Better Alternatives
1. Subpoint #1: What Parents Can Do

a. Supporting Evidence: The first thing you should ask yourself is what you could do as a parent. If you are just so fired up that you can’t even speak, you should walk out of the room, but first making sure the child will be in no danger once you leave. What happens is the child sees that you were extremely worked up, but you removed yourself from the situation until you could cool down and get your emotions under control. There is this phenomenon called ‘Monkey See Monkey Do’ and the basic principle is that the mirror neurons in the brain observe actions where they can later be recreated. So, a child who observes a parent to walk away when a situation is filled with high emotions until they are calm will mirror this action in the future.

b. Supporting Evidence: In an academic journal about positive parenting it says a key aspect is communication through verbalization, active listening, and respect (Positive Parenting). Instead of raising your voice, which could lead to physical actions, take a deep breath and respect your child while you communicate that you expect to be respected as well. Simply ask your child, in a calm tone, why he or she may be upset. If your child is yelling you could simply state that you are being respectful by not raising your voice and you expect them to do the same.

2. Subpoint #2: Child’s Choice~ Another way to show that you respect your children is by giving them responsibility.

a. Supporting Evidence: Give your child an option either he can continue doing this, or get a punishment. If he continues, give him the options of two punishment that you pick out.

 

Internal Summary/Transition: Those are just a few alternatives that we can do instead of using physical punishment.

III. Conclusion

A. Summarize Main Points: In conclusion, I just want to remind you that I can only imagine how hard parenting a child can be, especially when you are sleep deprived and irritated. Just remember that you alone have control as to how your child gets punished inside the home. This control could have a partial impact on your child’s future whether it be socially or educationally and that you have so many alternatives besides the simple swat on the butt.

B. Reemphasize central idea: Corporal punishment should no longer be allowed in homes because while a smacked head may grab their attention in the moment, it’s not worth what your child could go through in the future.

C. Motivate Audience to Respond: I urge you that if you guys ever have any children, to think twice before raising the hand, take a breath, and choose one of the alternative ways to handle the situation. Now I know this might not happen for another 10 years perhaps so after this speech, my hope is that you guys go online and either start or sign a petition to forbid corporal punishment from happening in the home. It is as easy as googling ‘petition to ban corporal punishment.’

D. Closing: So thank you and I hope you think twice when you see a child being physically punished in public or when you have your own child one day and are about to raise your hand because having harsh control in the present is not worth having no control in the future.

Speaking Outline

Intro:

Transition: First things first, a social life I. Social Life

A. Networking is key. Build social interactions

i. 3,000 children from 3-14 years old. More corporal punishment, greater tendency antisocial behavior (New Evidence for the Benefits of Never Spanking)

a. think about interviews D. Also damage to brain

i. decrease in levels of dopamineincrease apathy (The link between dopamine function…)

a. interest, emotion, or concern. Hinder social awareness Transition: Education=Key

II. Education

A. Shocking! Corporal punishment and college. Cheating, home life, young punishment. College study: 231: 80%: 35% (The Relationship Between Disciplinary…) Gets big!

B. neuroimaging study, lower gray matter, Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (Physical punishment of children…). It follows me!

Transition: Now believe me, emotions are hard… “spank it out” of them III. Alternatives

A. Leave room, monkey see monkey do-mirror neurons activated (Monkey See, Monkey Do). Future=actions recreated

B. No hands, voice! Positive parenting= verbalization, active listening, respect (Positive Parenting). Verbalization and active listening.

i. Too worked up, ask. Yelling, respect.
Call To Action: Think twice and choose alternative, internetpetition

A. Question: Real doll? Now imagine…

B. My message: ban corporal punishment in homes. What type? Any children?

C. Credibility: Physically remove, I have a niece, 2, 3, 4, annoyed smacking

D. List main points: so many reason, I got 3: implications social, impact education, many alternatives

Conclusion:

A. I can only imagine…parents have control. Impact on social, education, alternatives. C. I thank you! Harsh controlno control

 

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Select one of the following questions and answer it in 75 to 100 words using the principles of critical thinking you learned in this course. How can we reduce poverty in the United States? Will receiving a college degree improve your career opportunities? Has the United States peaked as a world power?

Select one of the following questions and answer it in 75 to 100 words using the principles of critical thinking you learned in this course.

  • How can we reduce poverty in the United States?
  • Will receiving a college degree improve your career opportunities?
  • Has the United States peaked as a world power?

Reflect in 75 to 100 words on the process of critical thinking you used in forming your response. Include the following in your reflection:

  • How does the process of critical thinking you used relate to or differ from the process you used to find content for your answer?
  • How can you use critical thinking in other areas?
  • What steps can you take to ensure that you continue to use critical thinking in the future?
 

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How does understanding a country’s ability to generate, transport, and sustain transportation forces contribute to understanding its national power?

How does understanding a country’s ability to generate, transport, and sustain transportation forces contribute to understanding its national power?

 

 

Complete this essay in a Microsoft Word document, answer each of the essay question 300 words; APA formatted and 5% similarity.Make sure you use adequate, credible and reliable APA source 2 citations to support your work

  • Posted: 2 years ago
  • Due: 18/11/2016
  • Budget: $4
 

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Formative assessment has become a huge part of the classroom, the way it is done and what is done with it can help make the difference in how a child learns. This project requires that you complete the following steps. 1- Find and read research on this topic

Formative assessment has become a huge part of the classroom, the way it is done and what is done with it can help make the difference in how a child learns.  This project requires that you complete the following steps.

1- Find and read research on this topic

2- Make sure the research consists of journals or other reputable sites on the Internet (not trade sites) that report quality research on the topic.

 

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Write your personal reflection based on a book , Four Seasons: The Story of a Business Philosophy, Isadore Sharp (four pages) How the company’s leadership is different from other hospitality businesses? (one page) How the company cares for internal customers (=employees)? (one page)

Write your personal reflection based on a book , Four Seasons: The Story of a Business Philosophy, Isadore Sharp (four pages)

How the company’s leadership is different from other hospitality businesses? (one page)

How the company cares for internal customers (=employees)? (one page)

How the company serves external customers? (one page)

How will you apply what you learned from this book into your future professional life? (half page)

What is your own definition of “Service Management”? (half page)

Double-spacing, all pages numbered, correct spelling, and good grammar 12 font size,

40% Personal reflection of a book, Four Seasons: The Story of a Business

Philosophy

30% Detail in expressing issues, concisely and accurately

20% Quality of written expression including grammar

 

10% Your own definition of “Service Management”

How the company serves external customers? (one page)

How will you apply what you learned from this book into your future professional life? (half page)

What is your own definition of “Service Management”? (half page)

Double-spacing, all pages numbered, correct spelling, and good grammar 12 font size,

40% Personal reflection of a book, Four Seasons: The Story of a Business

Philosophy

30% Detail in expressing issues, concisely and accurately

20% Quality of written expression including grammar

 

10% Your own definition of “Service Management”

 

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