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2 assignments 

the first one 

I want you to read the pages I POSTED (upload ) and answer these 4 question with a paragraph for each question , critical thinking . try to make it page and a half . double space . font 12 

– The most important information/key concepts we need to understand from these chapters are:

– How can I use the information in the chapters to help me with my daily mindfulness practice?

–  In what ways will the material learned in these chapters help me manage my stress more effectively?

–  What are your thoughts and feedback regarding the information and activities for each chapter?

assignment two: I have attached a sheet called mindful awareness  just fill it out with 2 sentence in each question .

The whole purpose of this assignment is to start getting in the frame of mind that when you encounter a stressor in life, you automatically default to this mindful model to help become responsive vs. reactive. Therefore, this is done weekly with that goal in mind. The chapters that you read can be an inspiration for your journal, however, you can apply your weekly journal to ANY mindful experience you choose to participate in, it doesn’t have to be directly linked to the chapter. Examples of what you may journal about: breathing, eating, cooking, walking, exercising, gardening, journaling, painting etc.

1. Acknowledge (describe the experience).

2. Intentional Attention (describe what each of your senses were experiencing during that moment).

3. Accept Without Judgment (discuss about how you were able to be present in that experience without any external filters or distractions and what that felt like).

4. Action Toward Change (write about what you learned as a result of this experience and how this experience made you more aware for the future).

5. Mindful Meditation Experience (Mindful Practice) write about your thoughts, feelings, and experiences you had during or after your meditation experience.

Each of us is different so we will all have unique experiences and interpret the readings/materials in various ways. There is no right or wrong answer with this assignment. It is meant for you to practice learning mindfulness as part of your daily routine. As long as I can tell you are reading the course materials and are somehow relating it to what is happening in your daily life, what you decide to reflect on is up to you. It is your journal for personal growth and reflection! It is also kept private between student and instructor.

Environmental Science

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Pollutants can harm ecosystem function and may also harm human health.

You will write an APA-style research paper about pollutants, their impacts, and mitigation of harmful effects. Include the following:

  • Select 1 example of an environmental pollutant from the following list:
    • Acid precipitation/ Acid rain
    • Smog
    • DDT pesticide use
    • Eutrophication
  • Answer the following questions about the pollution problem that you chose:
    • Describe the pollutant chosen and the source of the pollutants. Include both natural and human sources, as applicable.
      • Is this a point-source pollutant or nonpoint-source pollutant? Explain.
    • What are the harmful impacts of the pollution?
      • Describe impacts to both humans and to ecosystem structure and function.
    • What steps are in place to eliminate the pollutant or to mitigate harm from the pollutant?
      • Describe examples of laws or regulations that apply to the pollution and its sources.
      • Also, describe educational programs, technology, or other initiatives that are used to help control the pollution.
    • Have the programs, best management practices, or regulations been effective in resolving harm from the pollutant?
      • Give examples of progress, or explain with examples what more could be done.

Please submit your assignment.

For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, other credible references, intellipath, and course materials.

The following rubric will be used for grading:

 

Grading Rubric

70%

Content Development/Critical Thinking: Student uses relevant content to fully and accurately answer all questions. Student demonstrates critical thinking by synthesizing original answers in student’s own words based on reading and research, and includes relevant examples.

20%

Organization, Grammar, and Presentation: Organization is clear. Writing clearly and effectively communicates relevant content. Few if any errors in grammar, spelling, and sentence structure.

10%

5% Information Literacy and Research: Student selects and uses high-quality, credible references relevant to the assignment questions.

5% Sources are correctly cited using APA style: The paper follows APA format and includes a title page, 

paper 13

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2 assignments 

the first one 

I want you to read the pages I POSTED (upload ) and answer these 4 question with a paragraph for each question , critical thinking . try to make it page and a half . double space . font 12 

– The most important information/key concepts we need to understand from these chapters are:

– How can I use the information in the chapters to help me with my daily mindfulness practice?

–  In what ways will the material learned in these chapters help me manage my stress more effectively?

–  What are your thoughts and feedback regarding the information and activities for each chapter?

assignment two: I have attached a sheet called mindful awareness  just fill it out with 2 sentence in each question .

The whole purpose of this assignment is to start getting in the frame of mind that when you encounter a stressor in life, you automatically default to this mindful model to help become responsive vs. reactive. Therefore, this is done weekly with that goal in mind. The chapters that you read can be an inspiration for your journal, however, you can apply your weekly journal to ANY mindful experience you choose to participate in, it doesn’t have to be directly linked to the chapter. Examples of what you may journal about: breathing, eating, cooking, walking, exercising, gardening, journaling, painting etc.

1. Acknowledge (describe the experience).

2. Intentional Attention (describe what each of your senses were experiencing during that moment).

3. Accept Without Judgment (discuss about how you were able to be present in that experience without any external filters or distractions and what that felt like).

4. Action Toward Change (write about what you learned as a result of this experience and how this experience made you more aware for the future).

5. Mindful Meditation Experience (Mindful Practice) write about your thoughts, feelings, and experiences you had during or after your meditation experience.

Each of us is different so we will all have unique experiences and interpret the readings/materials in various ways. There is no right or wrong answer with this assignment. It is meant for you to practice learning mindfulness as part of your daily routine. As long as I can tell you are reading the course materials and are somehow relating it to what is happening in your daily life, what you decide to reflect on is up to you. It is your journal for personal growth and reflection! It is also kept private between student and instructor.

fill out assignment 2 in this formula of answer . thank you. 

Mindful Awareness Reflection Journal

1. Acknowledge

Describe your experience

2. Intentional Attention

Describe what you noticed

BREATH:

BODY:

EMOTIONS:

THOUGHTS:

3. Accept Without Judgment

Describe judgment; acceptance

4. Action Toward Change

Intention/willingness; new perspective

5. Mindful Meditation Experience (Mindful Practice)

What did you notice about your meditation experience this week?

Analyzing a Published Work

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One of the most important skills you will use throughout your career and personal life is analytical thinking. Analytical thinking requires you to identify the purpose or intent of a document, and determine whether the assertions or claims are valid and reasonable.

This assignment will help you to develop the skills necessary to determine the meaning found within a text. You will find an op/ed piece from an online newspaper, then write an essay in which you analyze the article. The intent of this essay is not to argue for or against the content; instead, you are analyzing what the article does in terms of purpose, approach, and effectiveness.

*Note that no one writes a polished essay in a single sitting. Start early and give yourself time for multiple revisions.

Step 1:

Go to an online newspaper website such as:

·        Chicago Tribune http://www.chicagotribune.com/

·        The Kansas City Star http://www.kansascity.com/

·        The New York Times http://www.nytimes.com/

Find an article in the Op/ED (Opinion/Editorial) section that is argumentative in nature.

Step 2:

Analyze the article using the following questions as a guide.

1.   What is the purpose of the text? In other words, what does the author want his or her readers to believe and/or do after reading the article?

2.   What strategies does the author use to achieve his/her purpose? Does the author use facts, examples, experiences, logic, assumptions, data, sources, expert opinion, and so on to prove his or her position? Be sure to give examples. You could also try to determine if the position is presented as more of a Classical argument or a Rogerian argument.

3.   What are the strengths and weaknesses of the approach the author used? Do you detect bias that is unreasonable? Does the author use unreasonable assertions, stereotypes, or faulty information to make his or her points? Does the author place the opposition in an unfair light? Does the author distort the arguments of those who disagree? Does the author fail to recognize the weaknesses in his or her own position? Does the author leave out important information? Does the author back up his or her assertions with evidence, or does he or she simply make assumptions? What would most improve the argument? Explain your answers.

Remember, you are not arguing for or against the content of the article you choose; you are analyzing how the author supports the claims that are made. Your analysis consists of identifying the author’s purpose, and determining whether the strategies used by the author are reasonable.  Be objective.

1.     To be clear: Your readers should not know what your position is about the subject. 

2.     Do not include personal opinion or personal judgments about the subject matter.

3.     Do not include personal narrative.

Step 3:

Analysis Checklist – Use these questions to evaluate your essay against the assignment requirements

1.     Does the source article discuss a current controversial topic?

2.     Does you analysis identify the argument (point of view)?

3.     Does your analysis use effective transitions as it progresses from paragraph to paragraph?

4.     Does your analysis avoid personal opinion, casual language, or first or second person language (I or You)?

5.     Is the analysis complete? Does information need to be added or deleted to complete the assignment?

6.     Does this analysis meet the assignment criteria?

Use APA Format for this assignment: This analysis should be presented in the form of a single essay, complete with a title page, an introduction, three body paragraphs (purpose, approach, and effectiveness), a conclusion, and a full References page.

Designing Value-Based Service

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Designing Value-Based Service

Designing Value-Based Service

As the rate of innovation increases, companies face expanding product/service lines, shorter product and service lifecycles, and more frequent product/service transitions. All of these can bring tremendous value but also pose enormous challenges and risks.

The article “The Art of Managing New Product Transitions” by Erhun, Gonclave, and Hopman (2007) from the readings for this module includes a matrix titled “Product Drivers and Risk Factors,” which focuses on Intel, a company that manufactures high-tech products (p. 76). Based on your readings and research, address the following issues:

  • Redesign the product risk factor matrix so that the factors are appropriate for a services firm that delivers traditional tax accounting and audit services. For example, among the supply risks, assume that the company relies on individuals with specific knowledge of the tax law in the jurisdictions where its clients operate, be it state, federal, or foreign.
  • Now, assume that the firm wants to develop a management consultancy practice. (Alternatively, you may choose to add a legal services line instead.). Create a separate new matrix that summarizes the additional risk factors for this firm launching a management consultancy or legal services line. What additional risk factors are you adding to your matrix?
  • Explain how the business risks differ between traditional tax and audit services and management consulting services. In your opinion, what are the three biggest risks the firm faces if it diversifies into the new service line?
  • Recommend whether the firm should organically grow into a consultancy service or acquire a third party to achieve new goals. Justify your recommendations.

Develop a 7 slide presentation in PowerPoint format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M2_A2.ppt.

Be sure to include the following in your presentation:

  • A title slide
  • An agenda slide
  • A reference slide
  • Headings for each section
  • Speaker notes to support the content in each slide

By  January 17, 2016, deliver your assignment to the 

Erhun, F., Gonçalves, P., & Hopman, J. (2007). The art of managing new product transitions. MIT Sloan Management Review, 48(3), 73. (ProQuest Document ID:224964759) http://search.proquest.com.libproxy.edmc.edu/docview/224964759?accountid=34899

 

 

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points

Redesigned the product risk factor matrix for a services firm that has traditionally provided tax and audit services and now wants to develop into a management consultancy.
20

Created a new matrix that summarizes the additional risk factors for this firm launching a management consultancy or legal services line. Identified additional risk factors to add to the matrix.
20

Explained how the business risks differ between these two types of services. Listed and ranked the three biggest risks if the firm diversifies into the new service line.
36

Recommended with appropriate justification on whether the firm should organically grow itself into a consultancy or acquire a third party to achieve its goals
12

Wrote using ethical scholarship, visual aesthetics, proper grammar, and mechanics.
12
Total:
100

 

Attachments: 

Research Methods and Statistics for Criminal Justice

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Research Methods and Statistics for Criminal Justice

Research Methods and Statistics for Criminal Justice

Step 1: 3-4 paragraphs

Create your hypothesis for your Individual Project in Unit 2 before completing this assignment. Quantitative design should address the descriptive and the inferential statistical analysis that will be used to analyze the data. Qualitative design needs should define how the data will be organized, what trends will be looked at, and how differences and similarities will be identified.

  • Explain the various means available to you for gathering data on the topic you have chosen.
  • Explain at least 3 different means of collecting appropriate data and how you would analyze it.
  • What challenges exist when collecting quantitative data?
  • What challenges exist when collecting qualitative data?

Step 2: A 10-12 page research proposal describing a project the student would be interested in completing. 

You will design an original research project. Although you will not have enough time to complete and analyze the data for your research, you will develop an original research design plan and present it in the form of a proposal and the elements that are necessary to complete the research.

The proposal should consist of three (3) sections:

  1. A description of the research problem or subject;
  2. A review of existing literature on the subject; and
  3. A methodology section explaining how the data would be gathered for the study and the statistical methods used to analyze the data explaining the reasons for the choice of each.

Adress the following in 10-12 pages

Part 1

  • Select a current issue in criminal justice and begin to research previous studies and literature that are available using the library, Internet, and other available resources. Choose an issue that relates to one of the following criminal justice topics:
    • Corrections
    • Juvenile justice
    • Victimology
  • Then, write the draft of the introduction to the topic and related issues (variables) that impact this issue.
  • Follow the introduction with a summary statement of the purpose for your research.

Part 2

  • Then, develop a literature review (annotated bibliography) with a minimum of 10 references that will begin the research for your research project.

Part 3

  • How do you intend to gather the data for your study? Explain.
  • What are 3–4 types of statistical methods can be used to analyze the data? Explain in detail
    • What are the advantages and disadvantages of each type of statistical data analysis method? Explain.
  • Which method do you prefer to use most? Why?

Situational Reactions

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****DUE IN 10HRS!!!****

Situational Reactions

Read the following three situations. Describe what you would do in EACH situation. Integrate the elements of reasoning and intellectual standards in your writing to show an understanding of the material behind your personal example

Your essay should include the use of at least two (2) of the elements of reasoning and two of the (2) intellectual standards for EACH of the three (3) scenarios you will be discussing.

Do not worry about your answers being right or wrong – your work will be evaluated on its connection to the material – not the behavior you would engage in if you found yourself in these situations.

Scenario A: You are a soldier in the U.S. Military and are deployed in a foreign country during a war. A raid on a suspected military target went wrong, and your squad opened fire on several innocent people. Your commander asks you and the rest of the squad to make it look like they opened fire up on you first.

  • How would you respond?
  • How might your response change (or would it change) if the rest of your squad didn’t agree with you?

Scenario B: As a new police officer, you pull someone over for speeding. You note some suspicious behavior and feel it is justified for you to search the offender’s vehicle. After searching the vehicle, you confiscate several ounces of marijuana, which is still illegal in the state you serve.

You realize that the computer system is down, so you cannot chronicle this bust until you return to the station. After learning this, your partner, who is a decorated officer with more than 15 years on the force, pulls you aside and tells you that his wife is sick and he could really use that marijuana at home for medicinal purposes to help her with her pain.

  • How would you respond to your partner?
  • Does it make a difference that he is a much more experienced officer?

Scenario C: Your child, Johnny, is a senior in high school, and has, up until this year, earned very good grades in his coursework. Because of his academic achievement, he has been awarded a full academic scholarship to a good university.

Now, Johnny has a first-year teacher who assigns work that seems inappropriately difficult, and Johnny is struggling. Though his grades in his other classes are exceptional, he will need to earn a C or better for this class if he hopes to keep his scholarship, and it all hinges on his score on the last assignment in this difficult class.

The assignment is on a topic that your professor did her graduate work on, so you know there’s no way a high schooler should be expected to do well in this assignment. Still, if Johnny doesn’t ace this assignment, he will not earn a good enough course grade to keep his scholarship.

  • Do you actively help him complete the assignment, or do you let him do it himself, knowing that without your help he will fail the assignment, not because he isn’t smart enough or dedicated enough, but because the assignment is inappropriately difficult?

NEED REPLY IN 15 HOURS or LESS

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You are articulating your project for the first time in this unit. What do you think about the process of creating a project so far? Have you found it difficult or appropriately challenging? What are some of the things that you have learned so far about the process and about yourself as a researcher? 

If you could go back in time to a few weeks ago, what are some of the things you know today that you would tell yourself? In other words, what are some of the key lessons you have learned? Similarly, what have you learned in researching that has made your process easier? Share these methods with your classmates; you never know whom you might help! 

Alternatively, you have been deeply situated in your research for the past few units. What have you learned about your topic that you did not know before? What do you find fascinating? What advice would you like to share with your classmates? 

PLEASE REPLY TO MY CLASSMATE RESPONSE TO THE ABOVE QUESTIONS AND EXPLAIN WHY YOU AGREE? (A MINIMUM OF 125 WORDS)     

                                             CLASSMATE’S POST

So far me I have learned a lot on researching that I didn’t know. For example, I didn’t realize the power of the search engines that we use today, and the sources it provides. I think that it has provided a clear understanding on the topic that I have chosen. It has taught me to not just scratch the surface but look for a more deeper thought process on the subject. I have also seen the power of arguing a specific topic, and how you can absorb more information than what you started with. I have gathered some important information on drug testing athletes. I can see the importance of establishing a solid foundation, parent involvement, and the financial struggles that implementing drug testing for student athletes. I have also seen that some student athletes have been very vocal when they have been wrongly charged with a positive drug screen. They have spoken out and beat the wrongfully charges that they were passed down with.

Impacts of a Borderless Society

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Humans live in a world where geographic boundaries cease to exist when it comes to goods, services, and even food. Most people think nothing of having freshly squeezed orange juice or kiwis for breakfast, even those who live in New York City with 10-inches of snow on the ground in the middle of January. In this age and time everything and anything is available for consumption year-round at the local grocery store. Although it may be an “unintended consequence,” these conveniences can come with potentially major ecological and economic impacts that are both positive and negative. For example, the coffee you drink may come from beans imported from Columbia, the sugar you use may come from India, or the steaks you sear on the grill may have come from Argentina. How much fuel was spent transporting these products across the ocean? Were any pesticides used? If so, was it done in a sustainable fashion? Were forests cleared to make room for grazing herds or larger agricultural fields? These are just a few of the many questions that should be considered when making selections at the grocery store.

Explore the following resources in the *** Library, along with the link from the United States Department of Agriculture, to learn more about the foods humans rely on and the variety of ways in which these foods can be acquired.

Roosevelt, M. (2006). The lure of the 100-mile diet. Time, 167(24), 78.

Cosier, S. (2007). The 100-mile diet. E: The Environmental Magazine, 18(5), 42.

Cooper, C. (2007). 100 miles and counting. Food In Canada, 67(3), 7.

Macpherson, C. (2007). You are where you eat. Ascent Magazine,(33), 46.

Source: United States Department of Agriculture. (2012). The people’s garden. Retrieved from http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/-usda/usdahome?navid=PEOPLES_GARDEN

For this Assignment, you will write an essay in which you analyze a meal provided to you by your instructor in the weekly course announcements. Address the following questions as you write your Assignment.

  • If you were to purchase each item at a local chain grocery store, where would these items be sourced? For example, where were the fruits, vegetables grown, and/or meats raised immediately prior to sale? Do not discuss the history or origin of the item (i.e., corn or maize originated in Mexico around 2500 BC.)
  • Discuss the events and methods of production that allowed your local grocery store to carry these items. What farming methods were likely used to grow these items, and how do these methods impact the environment around the farms, as well as the employees who work within these establishments?
    • Were the items grown and shipped in from another country?
    • What types of processing and packaging must take place in order for you to be able to purchase the product?
    • If you were to follow the suggestions shared within the articles provided above, where could you purchase the items (name specific local places within your community)? If a food item is not available locally, is there an alternative that you could use as a substitute?
  • Discuss the ecological and economic advantages and disadvantages of purchasing food items that are locally sourced versus those shipped from other areas of the country and from around the world. Use your assigned Reading for this unit, as well as supplemental sources, to explore the impacts our food purchases may have on the environment and economy and how these choices influence multiculturalism and diversity around the globe.
  • The food choices people make have the potential to generate both local and global impacts and potentially serve as solutions to some of the challenges discussed so far. This concept can be summarized in the phrase “Think Globally, Act Locally.” Discuss how you would interpret this phrase based upon your analysis of the meal provided by your instructor for this Assignment. Discuss how your individual actions can serve as a possible solution through the choices you make when planning and buying meals might change in the future, and how your choices, when combined with those of others, can have a global impact.

This essay should be a minimum of 1,000-words in APA style format. Provide appropriate citations and references for any information you use in this paper. Your paper should include a minimum of five sources. These can include those provided within the project directions and the course materials. Be sure to avoid copying and pasting large sections of text from any given source. For help with citations, refer to the APA Quick Reference.

 

Be sure your essay analysis is clearly written, uses correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling, and that the writing is well ordered, logical, unified, as well as original and insightful.

pre-lecture reflection

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INSTRUCTIONS:

For this assignment, you are to ponder some reflection questions before listening to the lecture component. These questions aim to stimulate your thinking and focus your concentration on the topics to be explored in the lecture, as a means of provoking you into thinking philosophically while you attentively listen to the lecture. There will be multiple topics, but do not respond to them all. Rather, pick one topic to respond to that catches your attention or that you otherwise find intriguing. After you have selected your topic, spend 10 minutes pondering the topic’s questions and recording your thoughts. The reason for there being multiple questions within a topic is to assist with developing a response that has depth. For this assignment, do not be concerned about the number of thoughts you have on the topic. Rather, you should be concerned with the quality of your thoughts. In assessing your response, the teaching team will look to see how clearly and precisely you articulate your beliefs and how deeply you explain the reasoning for and assumptions underlying your beliefs. Here are the topics for you to consider:

Topic #2: What do you think are the causes of the pain and suffering we experience in life? Does awareness of these causes allow you to better cope and manage pain and suffering? Does awareness of these causes allow you to eliminate pain and suffering in your life? If so, how? As you articulate your position, clearly explain your reasoning for your position, and if appropriate provide a concrete real-life example that illustrates your position.

Pre-Lecture Reflection Rubric

Pre-Lecture Reflection Rubric

CriteriaRatingsPts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDemonstrates Critical Thinking  

10.0 ptsExcellent A clear statement of the main position can be found. Each reason for believing the position is made clear, and as much as possible, presented in single statements. The reasons clearly support the position, and the author demonstrates awareness of exactly the kind of support they provide. The reflection considers at least one counter-example, counter-argument, and/or opposing position, and provides original and/or thoughtful response.

8.5 ptsGood The main position is obvious, but there is no single clear statement of it. The reasons are all clear, although each may not be presented in a single statement. The premises support the thesis, and the author demonstrates awareness of the general kind of support they provide. The reflection considers a counter-example, counter-argument, and/or opposing positions, and provides a response.

7.5 ptsNeeds Improvement The position is present, but must be uncovered or reconstructed from the response. The reasons are not clear and must be reconstructed from the response. The reasons somewhat support the position, but the author does not demonstrate awareness of the kind of support they provide.

6.5 ptsUnacceptable No clear position can be found, the explanation and examples provided do not support the position, and/or no counter-examples, counter-arguments, or opposing positions are considered.

10.0 pts  

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity and Precision  

10.0 ptsExcellent All new or unusual terms are well-defined. Key concepts and theories are accurately and completely explained. Good, clear examples are used to illuminate concepts and issues. Information (names, facts, etc.) is accurate. All steps in the reasoning process are clearly articulated so that the reader can easily follow the thought process being presented in the reflection. The reflection is precise, in that it is specific and detailed, avoiding general and vague statements.

8.5 ptsGood Most new or unusual terms are well-defined. Key concepts and theories are explained. Examples are clear. Information (names, facts, etc.) is accurate. Most steps in the reasoning process are clearly articulated and gaps in reasoning can be easily bridged. Most of the reasoning is precise.

7.5 ptsNeeds Improvement New or unusual terms are not well-defined. Key concepts and theories are not explained. Examples are not clear. Information (names, facts, etc.) is mostly accurate. It is difficult to follow the steps in the reasoning process and gaps in reasoning cannot be bridged. General and vague statements are used.

6.5 ptsUnacceptable The author does not acknowledge that key words have precise meanings. Information (names, facts, etc.) is inaccurate. The reflection has rhetorical questions and/or uses of slang.

10.0 pts