ouchstone 1.1: Engage with a Work of Research
ASSIGNMENT: For this essay, you will select one of the articles provided below and engage in a 2-3 page summary and response dialogue with the source (not including cover pages, headings, reference lists, or reflection questions). This will involve providing a detailed summary of the source’s argument and responding to that argument with your position based on the information provided in the source.
Article Option 1: “The Recess Debate: A Disjuncture between Educational Policy and Scientific Research”
Article Option 2: “Sugar in School Breakfasts: A School District’s Perspective”
Sample Touchstone
In order to foster learning and growth, all work you submit must be newly written specifically for this course. Any plagiarized or recycled work will result in a Plagiarism Detected alert. Review Touchstones: Academic Integrity Guidelines for more about plagiarism and the Plagiarism Detected alert. For guidance on the use of generative AI technology, review Ethical Standards and Appropriate Use of AI.
A. Assignment Guidelines
DIRECTIONS: Refer to the list below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines. Refer to the Sample Touchstone for additional guidance on structure, formatting, and citation.
1. Article Summary
? Have you introduced the title of the article and the author by name?? Have you communicated the source’s purpose?? Have you included all of the source’s main points, using page-numbered citations as you paraphrase?? Have you restated the source’s argument mostly in your own words, with at least two direct quotations included, too?
2. Article Response
? Have you provided your perspective on the source’s argument?? Have you used at least two specific, quoted examples cited examples with page numbers from the source to illustrate why you either agree or disagree with the argument?
3. Reflection
? Have you answered all reflection questions including specific and concrete examples that provide thoughtful insight in all responses?
? Are your answers included on a separate page below the main assignment?
B. Reflection Questions
DIRECTIONS: Below your assignment, include answers to all of the following reflection questions.
What ideas originally came to mind when you first read through the article? Did your initial response to the article change after reading it for a second time? (3-4 sentences)
How does paying attention to the way you respond to a source help you formulate your stance on a topic? (2-3 sentences)
C. Rubric
Advanced (100%)Proficient (85%)Acceptable (75%)Needs Improvement (50%)Non-Performance (0%)
Source Summary (15 points)
Summarize the main argument of a research source.Provides a complete and accurate summary of the article’s contextual information, main purpose, and argument mostly in your own words, with at least two cited, key direct quotations.Provides an accurate summary of the article’s contextual information, main purpose, and argument mostly in your own words, with at least two cited, key direct quotations.Provides an accurate summary of article and contextual information, but may be missing one cited, key quotation.Provides an incomplete summary of the article’s contextual information, main purpose, and argument and/or is missing both cited, key quotations.Does not provide a complete and accurate summary of the article’s main purpose and argument in your own words, with at least two cited, key direct quotations.
Source Response (15 points)
Articulate a response to the argument presented in a research source.
Constructs a thoughtful and academically appropriate response to the source, including accurately identified, quoted, and cited samples from the source that relate to the response.Constructs an academically appropriate response to the source, including accurately identified, quoted, and cited samples from the source that relate to the response.Constructs an academically appropriate response to the source, but may be missing one quoted and cited sample. Samples are accurately identified and cited.Constructs an appropriate response to the source, but does not include quoted and/or accurately cited samples that relate to the response.Does not construct an academically appropriate response to the source, does not include quoted or cited samples from the source that relate to the response, and/or samples are inaccurately identified and cited.
Organization (5 points)
Exhibit competent organizational writing techniques.
Includes all of the required components of a summary and response essay, including an introduction with an engaging summary of the source’s argument, and body paragraphs containing a detailed and thoughtful response to the argument.Includes all of the required components of a summary and response essay, including an introduction with a summary of the source’s argument, and body paragraphs containing a response to the argument.Includes nearly all of the required components of summary and response essay; however, one component is missing.Includes most of the required components of a summary and response essay, but is lacking two components; sequences ideas and paragraphs such that the connections between ideas (within and between paragraphs) are sometimes unclear and the reader may have difficulty following the progression of the essay.Lacks several or all of the components of a summary and response essay; sequences ideas and paragraphs such that the connections between ideas (within and between paragraphs) are often unclear and the reader has difficulty following the progression of the essay.
Style (5 points)
Establish a consistent, informative tone and make thoughtful stylistic choices.
Demonstrates thoughtful and effective word choices, avoids redundancy and imprecise language, and uses a wide variety of sentence structures.Demonstrates effective word choices, primarily avoids redundancy and imprecise language, and uses a variety of sentence structures.Demonstrates generally effective style choices, but may include occasional redundancies, imprecise language, poor word choice, and/or repetitive sentence structures.Frequently includes poor word choices, redundancies, imprecise language, and/or repetitive sentence structures.Consistently demonstrates poor word choices, redundancies, imprecise language, and/or repetitive sentence structures.
Conventions (5 points)
Follow conventions for standard written English.
There are only a few, if any, negligible errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, formatting, and usage.There are occasional minor errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, formatting, and usage.There are some significant errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, formatting, and usage.There are frequent significant errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, formatting, and usage.There are consistent significant errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, formatting, and usage.
Reflection (5 points)
Answer reflection questions thoroughly and thoughtfully.
Demonstrates thoughtful reflection; consistently includes specific and concrete examples that provide thoughtful insight in all responses, following or exceeding response length guidelines.Demonstrates thoughtful reflection; includes multiple specific and concrete examples that provide thoughtful insight, following response length guidelines.Primarily demonstrates thoughtful reflection, but some responses are lacking in detail or insight; primarily follows response length guidelines.Shows limited reflection; the majority of responses are lacking in detail or insight, with some questions left unanswered or falling short of response length guidelines.No reflection responses are present.
Discussion Replies one paragraph each unit 5
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Unit 5 – Discussion Board
Accounting for Managers(ACG510-2401B-02)
Kelvin Smith
RE: UNIT 5 – DISCUSSION BOARD
Thu 3/14/2024 1:16 AM
Hello Jami.
A statement of cash flow provides information relative to a company’s cash for liquidity assessment, financial performance, and future decisions by management. It also helps with budget management, cash flow predictions for the organization, and short and long-term goals. Shareholders, creditors, and investors can receive regular updates with statements of cash flow.
An organization grows and maintains its business functions and financial accounting posture through daily operating activities associated with a cash flow statement. Some of these activities include a marketing strategy, money paid to suppliers, taxes, customer service, and refunds. All of this impacts the generated revenue of any firm or corporation.
Tammie Merkel
INSTRUCTOR
RE: UNIT 5 – DISCUSSION BOARD
Thu 3/14/2024 3:07 PM
Jami, thanks for the great post. You are correct in that the operating cash flows reflect the business’ main purpose.
Mary Dykes
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RE: UNIT 5 – DISCUSSION BOARD
Fri 3/15/2024 8:24 AMLikere: Unit 5 – Discussion Board Like PostFlagre: Unit 5 – Discussion Board Flag Post
Hello Jami,
I enjoyed reading your post and the information you provided. When we check a company’s financial health, we look at its cash flow statement. This statement tells us how money moves in and out of the business. Operating activities are essential to this statement for people outside the company, like investors and creditors.
Operating activities cover a company’s everyday activities, such as selling products, buying inventory, and paying bills. If the cash flow from operations is positive, the company turns its sales into cash and pays its bills. We can see how well the company is using its resources to make money by examining this part.
A solid operating cash flow tells us the company can continue for the long haul. Companies that consistently profit from their operations are better equipped to handle tough times. They don’t have to rely too much on borrowing money. This stability is reassuring for anyone interested in how well the company can handle challenges and grow over time.
Operating cash flow gives us a clear picture of how reliable the company’s earnings are. By focusing on the cash coming in from its main activities, we can see if the profits are solid. This matters because sometimes, non-cash things like depreciation can make profits look better than they are. However, a healthy operating cash flow means the company’s profits are based on actual cash, which builds trust with investors.
Emma Colquitt
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RE: UNIT 5 – DISCUSSION BOARD
Fri 3/15/2024 7:14 PMLikere: Unit 5 – Discussion Board Like PostFlagre: Unit 5 – Discussion Board Flag Post
Hello Jami,
I enjoyed reading your post. Your analysis of the significance of operating cash flow in external evaluation highlights some crucial aspects of financial analysis.
Your point about operating activities representing the core business functions is valid. Analyzing this section allows stakeholders to assess how effectively a company utilizes its assets to generate revenue, which is essential for sustainable growth and long-term viability. Strong operating cash flow indicates efficient operations management and signals the company’s capacity to cover expenses, invest in growth initiatives, and meet debt obligations without overreliance on external financing. Also, your emphasis on operating cash flow as a determinant of long-term sustainability resonates well with the principles of financial analysis. Your discussion on how operating cash flow reflects underlying operational efficiency and performance aligns with industry best practices in economic analysis. External stakeholders rely on this metric to evaluate a company’s ability to generate reliable earnings streams and assess its operational resilience. You effectively underscore the importance of operating cash flow in external evaluation. Job well done!!
Rhonda Wright
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RE: UNIT 5 – DISCUSSION BOARD
Fri 3/15/2024 11:04 PMLikere: Unit 5 – Discussion Board Like PostFlagre: Unit 5 – Discussion Board Flag Post
Hello, Jami!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, understanding, and knowledge about this week’s DB.
In any venture, there must be a paper trail of the cash flow. In order for a business or organization to meet their long and short-term goals, the management of the financials must be in quantitive and qualitative health for the business to stay a float. I most certainly agree with your statement, “The cash flow details cash movements from operating, financing and investing activities. However, in terms of external evaluation, cash flow from operating activities is of the most significance” (Jami, 2024). Without capital and strategic management of what goes out and what comes in could and will Jeopardize the company and many ways.
Again, thank you for sharing your thoughts, understanding, and knowledge about this week’s DB.
My regards,
Unit 5 – Discussion Board
Employment Law(MGT555-2401B-02)
Griselda Santander
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Thu 3/14/2024 3:49 AMLikere: Unit 5 – Discussion Board Like PostFlagre: Unit 5 – Discussion Board Flag Post
Hello Jami.
Your analysis on the balance between employee privacy on social media and employer interests in Florida is insightful. I particularly appreciate your emphasis on how privacy settings do not guarantee complete privacy, especially in a work context. This confirms the complex interplay between personal expression and professional obligations. It is intriguing when you think about how evolving digital norms might further impact this balance. As social media becomes increasingly integrated into our personal and professional lives, do you think there will be a shift in legal standards regarding online privacy and employment, particularly in at-will employment states like Florida?
Katy Woods
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Fri 3/15/2024 2:51 PMLikere: Unit 5 – Discussion Board Like PostFlagre: Unit 5 – Discussion Board Flag Post
Hello Jami, I would like to start by saying that your post for this week’s discussion board topic was very well written and thought out. I would also have to say that I agree with you said because Carl not only mentioned his employer by name but also spoke badly of a customer, he violated not one but two of the company’s policies. Just like you said he could have vented his frustrations in a different manner so the he protected himself from any recourse on his statement on his social media account.
Christina Jamison
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RE: UNIT 5 – DISCUSSION BOARD
Jami,
Thank you for your post. Before I read it, I didn’t realize that privacy law is specific to each state. I’m a little confused where freedom of speech ends and right to privacy for the restaurant begins. Your post helped me realize that states have their own privacy laws and public establishments have their own laws and rights to protect their reputation. Social Media sharing is a sticky spot because restricting a person’s posts violates their rights to freedom of speech but can be detrimental to the reputation of an establishment.
Alabama A&M/ HR5
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Assignment Question:For both the Mid and Final WAC, I will provide you with a specific business case in PDF format on Blackboard. Your task is to conduct an in-depth analysis of this case, integrating content from our textbook, videos, articles, and discussions we’ve had.Suggested Framework for WAC: To guide you through the process of analyzing the provided business case, you might find the following framework helpful:
List indicators that something isn’t as expected or desired.
Ensure that symptoms aren’t confused with the actual problems.
Identifying Goals
Highlight critical statements by major parties.
List all goals of the major parties.
Decide which ideas, models, and theories are useful.
Apply these concepts to the situation, revisiting as new information is revealed.
Specify criteria for choosing action alternatives and prioritize them.
Choose an action, design an implementation plan, and create an assessment plan.
Source: C. C. Lundberg and C. Enz, 1993, “A framework for student case preparation”, Case Research Journal.Submission Instructions:
Submit your WAC via Blackboard.
Aim to showcase your capability to professionally analyze a business case, using all the tools and knowledge you’ve acquired throughout this course.Find below two examples, two possibilities in how you could write your report:Example #1:Business Case Analysis of XYZ Company’s Entry into the European Market1. Gaining Familiarity
General Facts: XYZ Company, a leading North American electronics manufacturer, plans to enter the European market in 2024.
2. Recognizing Symptoms
Clarification: These are only indications and not the root problems. Further analysis is required.
3. Identifying Goals
4. Conducting the Analysis
Application: Potential threats include strong local competitors, bargaining power of buyers due to established brands, and the cultural emphasis on sustainability and eco-friendly products in Europe.
5. Making the Diagnosis
Problems: Lack of brand recognition in Europe, potential regulatory hurdles, and adapting to Europe’s strong eco-conscious mindset.
Criteria for Action: Quick market penetration, brand positioning around values resonant with Europeans, compliance with European standards.
Action Alternatives:
Chosen Action: Pursue a joint venture with a recognized European brand for initial market penetration while simultaneously launching a targeted online campaign.
Implementation Plan: Start joint venture negotiations by Q4 2023, and roll out a combined product by Q2 2024. Begin online campaign planning by Q1 2024, with a launch scheduled for Q3 2024.
Assessment Plan: Monitor sales and market share growth quarterly, conduct bi-annual brand recognition surveys in target countries, and solicit regular feedback from the joint venture partner.
Gc Discussion 1
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topic: Discuss how the concept of “health” has changed overtime. Discuss how the concept has evolved to include wellness, illness, and overall well-being. How has health promotion changed over time? Why is it important that nurses implement health promotion interventions based on evidence-based practice?
example 1 (Erin)
The concept of health has evolved significantly over time, reflecting changes in society, culture, science, and medicine. In the early 19th century, infectious diseases were widespread and challenging to contain primarily because of the lack of proper sanitation methods, including insufficient drinking water disinfection and improper removal of human waste. During this time, health was viewed in basic terms as disease-free (Falkner, 2022). In the past, health was often defined narrowly regarding the absence of disease. However, the modern understanding of health is more holistic, encompassing physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being. There has been a growing recognition of the importance of preventive care in maintaining health. This includes strategies such as vaccinations, screenings, healthy lifestyle promotion, and early intervention. There is a growing recognition that factors such as income, education, housing, and access to healthcare significantly impact health outcomes. This has led to a greater emphasis on addressing social determinants of health to improve overall health and reduce health disparities.
Within the last three decades, though, there has been increased awareness of the importance of developing holistic and coordinated approaches for enhancing well-being (Squires and London, 2021, pg. 100). Health promotion has evolved significantly over time, reflecting changes in our understanding of health and the factors that influence it. In the past, health promotion efforts often focused on changing individual behaviors. However, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of addressing the social, economic, and environmental determinants of health at the population level. There has been an increasing emphasis on using evidence-based practices in health promotion, drawing on research and data to inform decision-making and program development. Technology has also played an increasingly important role in health promotion, using digital tools, mobile apps, and social media to reach and engage individuals in health promotion efforts.
Nurses must implement health promotion interventions based on evidence-based practice for several reasons: effectiveness, safety, efficiency, patient-centered care, and continual improvement. This is essential for ensuring nurses provide high-quality, safe, and effective care tailored to individuals’ needs and preferences.
Falkner, A. (2022). Health Promotion: Health and Wellness Across the Continuum (2nd ed.). Grand Canyon University
Squires, V., & London, C. (2021). The Okanagan Charter: Evolution of Health Promotion in Canadian Higher Education. Canadian Journal of Higher Education, 51(3), 100–114.
Example 2 (Renet)
The concept of “health” has undergone significant evolution over time, shifting from a narrow focus on the absence of disease to a broader, more holistic understanding that includes physical, mental, and social well-being. Historically, health was perceived primarily as the absence of illness or injury, with medical interventions focused on treating specific ailments. Over time, this perspective expanded to encompass a more comprehensive view that not only addresses illness but also emphasizes wellness and overall well-being. This shift reflects a growing recognition of the complex interplay between various factors that influence health, including lifestyle choices, environmental conditions, and social determinants (Salmon, 2022). The evolution of the health concept has led to the inclusion of wellness and well-being, emphasizing the importance of preventive care, healthy lifestyles, and mental health. Wellness refers to the proactive pursuit of activities, choices, and lifestyles that lead to a state of holistic health. It encompasses the idea that individuals can take deliberate actions to improve their health and well-being, beyond simply avoiding sickness. This broader understanding of health recognizes the importance of mental and emotional well-being, social connectedness, and physical fitness as integral components of overall health.
Health promotion has changed over time to reflect this comprehensive view of health. It has shifted from focusing solely on disease prevention to encouraging positive health behaviors and creating healthy environments. Health promotion now includes a wide range of activities aimed at improving the well-being of individuals and communities, such as public health campaigns, community development initiatives, and policies to reduce health disparities. The importance of implementing health promotion interventions based on evidence-based practice cannot be overstated. Nurses play a crucial role in health promotion, and their actions need to be informed by the best available evidence to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of health interventions (Edelman & Kudzma, 2021). Evidence-based practice in health promotion enables nurses to use research findings to guide their strategies, ensuring that interventions are grounded in scientific evidence and have been proven to improve health outcomes. This approach enhances the quality of care, contributes to better patient outcomes, and ensures that resources are used effectively in promoting health and preventing illness. The reliance on evidence-based practice in health promotion reflects a commitment to professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement in healthcare.
References
Edelman, C., & Kudzma, E. C. (2021). Health promotion throughout the life span-e-book. Elsevier Health Sciences. https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=znJAEAAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PP1
Salmon, J. W. (2022). Defining health and reorganizing medicine. Alternative medicines, 252-288. https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781003294900-10/defining-health-reorganizing-medicine-warren-salmon
Example 3 (Melinda)
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) from 1948, the definition of health is defined as “A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” A health history of no co-morbidities in today’s society seems exceptionally unfathomable. In terms of past understanding of health, more people may have been considered “unhealthy” had medical resources been available then. Health has now began to include how individuals are including healthy habits into their lifestyle, are they often coming down with a sickness? Do they recover quickly? Health also includes how is the individual functioning while performing their daily habits and do they feel good. Health promotion has changed over time as now it does not just focus individually. It’s a promotion of doing good for the whole community. “The practical implementation of health promotion will improve the performance of health systems and strengthen their capacity to improve population health and reduce health inequities, both of which are key to realization of achieving health for all” (Barry M. M. (2021). I think this statement speaks volumes as it states very clearly, the broader we focus on doing good for the majority, the better we can be for our community and help more achieve optimal health. Implementing health promotion off of evidence-based practice allows nurses to provide their patient’s and community members with most up to date information, allowing for over-all well being.
English
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ouchstone 1.1: Engage with a Work of Research
ASSIGNMENT: For this essay, you will select one of the articles provided below and engage in a 2-3 page summary and response dialogue with the source (not including cover pages, headings, reference lists, or reflection questions). This will involve providing a detailed summary of the source’s argument and responding to that argument with your position based on the information provided in the source.
Article Option 1: “The Recess Debate: A Disjuncture between Educational Policy and Scientific Research”
Article Option 2: “Sugar in School Breakfasts: A School District’s Perspective”
Sample Touchstone
In order to foster learning and growth, all work you submit must be newly written specifically for this course. Any plagiarized or recycled work will result in a Plagiarism Detected alert. Review Touchstones: Academic Integrity Guidelines for more about plagiarism and the Plagiarism Detected alert. For guidance on the use of generative AI technology, review Ethical Standards and Appropriate Use of AI.
A. Assignment Guidelines
DIRECTIONS: Refer to the list below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines. Refer to the Sample Touchstone for additional guidance on structure, formatting, and citation.
1. Article Summary
? Have you introduced the title of the article and the author by name?? Have you communicated the source’s purpose?? Have you included all of the source’s main points, using page-numbered citations as you paraphrase?? Have you restated the source’s argument mostly in your own words, with at least two direct quotations included, too?
2. Article Response
? Have you provided your perspective on the source’s argument?? Have you used at least two specific, quoted examples cited examples with page numbers from the source to illustrate why you either agree or disagree with the argument?
3. Reflection
? Have you answered all reflection questions including specific and concrete examples that provide thoughtful insight in all responses?
? Are your answers included on a separate page below the main assignment?
B. Reflection Questions
DIRECTIONS: Below your assignment, include answers to all of the following reflection questions.
What ideas originally came to mind when you first read through the article? Did your initial response to the article change after reading it for a second time? (3-4 sentences)
How does paying attention to the way you respond to a source help you formulate your stance on a topic? (2-3 sentences)
C. Rubric
Advanced (100%)Proficient (85%)Acceptable (75%)Needs Improvement (50%)Non-Performance (0%)
Source Summary (15 points)
Summarize the main argument of a research source.Provides a complete and accurate summary of the article’s contextual information, main purpose, and argument mostly in your own words, with at least two cited, key direct quotations.Provides an accurate summary of the article’s contextual information, main purpose, and argument mostly in your own words, with at least two cited, key direct quotations.Provides an accurate summary of article and contextual information, but may be missing one cited, key quotation.Provides an incomplete summary of the article’s contextual information, main purpose, and argument and/or is missing both cited, key quotations.Does not provide a complete and accurate summary of the article’s main purpose and argument in your own words, with at least two cited, key direct quotations.
Source Response (15 points)
Articulate a response to the argument presented in a research source.
Constructs a thoughtful and academically appropriate response to the source, including accurately identified, quoted, and cited samples from the source that relate to the response.Constructs an academically appropriate response to the source, including accurately identified, quoted, and cited samples from the source that relate to the response.Constructs an academically appropriate response to the source, but may be missing one quoted and cited sample. Samples are accurately identified and cited.Constructs an appropriate response to the source, but does not include quoted and/or accurately cited samples that relate to the response.Does not construct an academically appropriate response to the source, does not include quoted or cited samples from the source that relate to the response, and/or samples are inaccurately identified and cited.
Organization (5 points)
Exhibit competent organizational writing techniques.
Includes all of the required components of a summary and response essay, including an introduction with an engaging summary of the source’s argument, and body paragraphs containing a detailed and thoughtful response to the argument.Includes all of the required components of a summary and response essay, including an introduction with a summary of the source’s argument, and body paragraphs containing a response to the argument.Includes nearly all of the required components of summary and response essay; however, one component is missing.Includes most of the required components of a summary and response essay, but is lacking two components; sequences ideas and paragraphs such that the connections between ideas (within and between paragraphs) are sometimes unclear and the reader may have difficulty following the progression of the essay.Lacks several or all of the components of a summary and response essay; sequences ideas and paragraphs such that the connections between ideas (within and between paragraphs) are often unclear and the reader has difficulty following the progression of the essay.
Style (5 points)
Establish a consistent, informative tone and make thoughtful stylistic choices.
Demonstrates thoughtful and effective word choices, avoids redundancy and imprecise language, and uses a wide variety of sentence structures.Demonstrates effective word choices, primarily avoids redundancy and imprecise language, and uses a variety of sentence structures.Demonstrates generally effective style choices, but may include occasional redundancies, imprecise language, poor word choice, and/or repetitive sentence structures.Frequently includes poor word choices, redundancies, imprecise language, and/or repetitive sentence structures.Consistently demonstrates poor word choices, redundancies, imprecise language, and/or repetitive sentence structures.
Conventions (5 points)
Follow conventions for standard written English.
There are only a few, if any, negligible errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, formatting, and usage.There are occasional minor errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, formatting, and usage.There are some significant errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, formatting, and usage.There are frequent significant errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, formatting, and usage.There are consistent significant errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, formatting, and usage.
Reflection (5 points)
Answer reflection questions thoroughly and thoughtfully.
Demonstrates thoughtful reflection; consistently includes specific and concrete examples that provide thoughtful insight in all responses, following or exceeding response length guidelines.Demonstrates thoughtful reflection; includes multiple specific and concrete examples that provide thoughtful insight, following response length guidelines.Primarily demonstrates thoughtful reflection, but some responses are lacking in detail or insight; primarily follows response length guidelines.Shows limited reflection; the majority of responses are lacking in detail or insight, with some questions left unanswered or falling short of response length guidelines.No reflection responses are present.
ED6504 Week 8 Leadership Theories in Higher Education Practice
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Overview
This assignment has two parts. For Part 1, you will interview a higher education leader and analyze their responses through the lens of leadership theory. You will also ask them to identify an equity challenge they are focused on in their work, and analyze their approach to that challenge using one of the frames (Gallos & Bolman, 2021).
For Part 2 of this assignment you will write a scholarly paper. In this scholarly paper, you will summarize the findings from your interview, analyze the leader’s responses through the lens of leadership theory, identify a leadership theory that most closely aligns with this leader’s philosophy, and conclude the paper by comparing their approach to leadership with your own views on effective leadership.
Instructions
Part 1: The Interview
Conduct an interview with the higher education leader you identified during Week 1 of this course. (Ideally, the interview should be conducted by the end of Week 6 so you have adequate time to write your paper.) The higher education leader you choose can be a leader at any level of administration (for example, director, dean, department chair, vice president). You can interview someone at your own institution, a college/university where you hope to work someday, your alma mater. You might also consider a classmate in one of your Capella courses who serves as a higher education leader.
This interview should be conducted in real-time by phone, video, or face-to-face. In preparation for your interview, design questions to identify the leadership theory that best relates to the leader you interview. It may be helpful to send the questions to your leader in advance, so they have time to reflect on these questions before you meet with them.
As you are conducting the interview, pay close attention to how the leader’s responses demonstrate various aspects of the leadership theories we have studied.
Use any combination of the following suggested interview questions and your own questions. Be sure to review the paper sections before you conduct your interview to be sure you gather adequate data to effectively write your paper.
General and Organizational Structure:
Tell me about your position and the department/division you lead.
Where does your department fit within the organizational structure of the college/university?
Would you be willing to share an institutional/department organizational chart with me?
Leadership Theory:
What is your highest priority as a leader?
How do you generally make important or strategic decisions?
Do you see yourself as a manager or a leader? Explain why.
What is a diversity/equity/inclusion challenge or project that you are currently focused on? How do you approach this work?
Part 2: The Paper
Describe a diversity, equity, or inclusion challenge the leader is currently working on and the leader’s approach to this challenge.
Explain how your own beliefs, values, and leadership approach differ or align with this leader’s.
Support main points, assertions, arguments, conclusions, or recommendations with relevant and credible evidence by properly citing, referencing, and paraphrasing the scholarly literature using APA format for all citations.
Format your paper using the following sections:
Introduction: Introduce the key sections of your paper.
Higher Education Leader: Identify the position of the leader whom you interviewed and describe their job.
Reference: Include a reference list with references for each of the sources cited in your paper. For help finding sources, see the Higher Education & Adult EdLinks to an external site. tab of the Education Library Research GuideLinks to an external site. or Finding Academic Sources for Education Literature ReviewsLinks to an external site.. You can also contact Library HelpLinks to an external site., as needed.
In addition to your course readings, consider using scholarly articles from the Capella library to support each of the theories you summarize. Cite all resources, including course readings, in accordance with current edition APA guidelines.
Student Discussion Replies
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Student Replies That Need to Be Responded to:
post 1: mindy
The National Organization for Human Services (NOHS) is a nonprofit organization that represents Human Service practitioners and the future Human Service Professionals. This organization’s membership categories are student, New Professional, Educator/Faculty, Professional, Practitioner, Honorary/Retiree, and Organizations. The membership benefits are awards, scholarships, and grants. Their career center helps individuals who are seeking jobs to connect with employers in their field of study. As a student you could join this organization with a student membership fee of $35/annually. The benefits of joining are opportunity to be featured in the Student Spotlight in LinkedIn and social media, access to scholarships, Career development on job boards and free resume evaluation, Access to getting hired in Human Services video series, Volunteer Opportunities, Participation in Annual Conferences at reduce price and Specific training and professional development opportunities. I would not join this organization due to the criteria for student enrollment is a student who is currently enrolled full-time as a student; or as a part-time student in an undergraduate program only; and without current full-time employment (Allen, n.d.). As an older student with a family, I could not be without a full-time job.
The next organization is the National Human Services Assembly. This organization is known for “Helping Everyone Reach Their Full Potential and Contribute to Our Communities”. Its mission is to strengthen health and human services in the United States through the active involvement and leadership of our members (Home – National Human Services Assembly, 2023). There are multiple types of memberships that are Full Memberships, Associate Memberships, and Purchasing Point Memberships. There are no discounts for students. This organization is designed to help organizations that aspire to be and are leaders in the sectors. It helps organizations in their unique learning and networking needs of nonprofit human service organizations to engage network for building partnerships. You have to contact them by sending a note of inquiry to membership@nassembley.org. They do offer promo codes for so much off year one, two, and three. I would not inquire to join this organization due to them wanting to memberships of already established nonprofit organizations.
REFERENCE
Allen, B. (n.d.). Join NOHS. https://www.nationalhumanservices.org/join-now
Home – National Human Services Assembly. (2023, October 19). National Human Services Assembly. https://www.nationalassembly.org/
post 2: chanice
The American Counseling Association is a not-for-profit, professional, and educational organization that is dedicated to the growth and enhancement of the counseling profession (American Counseling Association, 2023). Membership fees for students, part-time and full-time, are $105 annually. The membership term for students obtaining their master’s is two years, while doctoral student’s membership term is four years. Benefits of becoming a member of the ACA include attending two annual conferences for experience, up-to-date news on professional counseling, opportunities to earn free continuing education credits, resources, and discounts on malpractice liability insurance. I feel that this organization would be a great place to be a member because they offer a lot of incentives for a relatively low membership fee. I also would enjoy attending the annual conferences because it offers a great place to network and the opportunity to learn from other counselors.
The Council for Standards in Human Service Education was established in 1979 to give focus and direction to education and training in mental health and human services throughout the country. The Council exists to help human service educators and college administrators who are interested in achieving maximum educational effectiveness and to formally recognize and approve programs whose competence warrants public and professional confidence (Our History, 2018). There aren’t exclusive membership fees for students and are based on the level of your degree. For example, if you’ve obtained an associate degree, your fee is $550 annually, $650 annually for a bachelor’s, and $750 annually for a master’s. Benefits of this membership include program accreditation, consultations and assistance, marketing, resources, professional leadership, and networking. In my opinion, I would not choose to be a part of this organization because the fees are too expensive, and they do not offer special student pricing for the membership.
References
?American Counseling Association. (2023). American Counseling Association – A professional home for counselors. https://www.counseling.org/
? Our History. (2018, May 31). CSHSE. https://cshse.org/about-us/our-history/
Original Discussion Prompt:
Find two professional organizations that serve human services professionals. Links to two of the main human services professional organizations are provided in the resources for this module. Some organizations will include the name of the profession, human services, while others will be named after the type of field (e.g., child welfare, homelessness, mental health). Find out how much it costs to join the organization as a student and what benefits the organization offers for students (e.g., scholarships). Write one paragraph about each organization. Why would you join or not join these organizations?
Example of How to Respond to a Student Discussion Post:
Hi Nita,
I like how you discuss both the teacher observing the student and the student observing their own art. You bring up excellent points about the teachers observing the children, because it does help the teacher to better communicate with the children and understand them better. As teachers, it is very important to nurture students, particularly if they are very young, I think, because it allows them to better understand the needs of the student, and how to work with them. Paying attention to what the student is drawing, and seeing how the student reacts to their own work can improve the teachers’ understanding.
Expressing feelings in this discussion board reply examples is a major component of growing up. The more a student is able to express those feelings, the more they can understand them. I liked reading about what you said on this topic, and I agree that the art is a very useful tool that students can learn to express their feelings effectively. If they do not express them, they are keeping them inside, and drawing can become a form of counseling for them. In my opinion, I think the drawing can be particularly useful for many students who are quiet. These students do not often express themselves verbally, and drawing can be a way for them to understand their feelings, and to release some pent up sadness of hostile feelings, for example. I think this form of therapy sticks with many people throughout life, and they continue to use drawing as a coping mechanism.
Thanks,
Steven
What can be done better to protect student athletes dealing with name, image, and likeness?
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This project will consist of two parts:
The following sections should be included for the Research Proposal:
The following sections should be included for the Design Plan:
Psych of Gender Discussion forum #5
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After watching Baldoni’s TED Talk, the CBS Mornings video, and the Build Up Boys video, summarize the overall message of the videos. Provide your own examples of self-regulation, self-presentation, and self-censoring based on gender-related stereotypes and expectations. You might choose hypothetical or personal examples of the ways in which people might regulate how they present and express themselves (i.e., self-presentation and self-regulation, respectively). Consider ways in which people (or you) censor their words or behavior in order to conform to social norms and expected gender role stereotypes.
How might we, as a society or interpersonally, reduce gender-related self-regulation and raise consciousness regarding the ways in which gender role expectations limit authentic self-expression and potentially negatively affect mental and physical health?
These are the 2 Classmate Responses:
Classmate #1 Anthony
In my military career in the Air Force, I’ve encountered parallels to the themes discussed in the videos, particularly Justin Baldoni’s TED Talk. The military, like any other institution, has its own set of expectations and stereotypes related to gender roles and expressions of masculinity. In certain situations, there’s a perceived pressure to conform to traditional notions of toughness, resilience, and stoicism. In the Air Force, there’s a prevalent culture that values strength, both physical and mental. There have been instances where expressing vulnerability or acknowledging personal struggles might be perceived as a deviation from the expected norm. Much like the societal scripts discussed by Baldoni, there’s a set narrative about what it means to be a “strong” and “tough” military professional.
I’ve witnessed how some fellow Airmen engage in self-regulation and self-censoring. This might involve downplaying personal challenges or avoiding discussions about emotions to align with the established image of a resilient and unwavering service member. This self-regulation, while driven by a desire to fit into the military culture, can also contribute to a lack of authenticity and hinder genuine connections within the team. Addressing these challenges requires a shift in the military culture, promoting a more inclusive understanding of strength and resilience. Just as Baldoni advocates for a redefinition of masculinity, fostering environments within the military that encourage open communication, empathy, and support can contribute to breaking free from rigid gender expectations. Recognizing the diversity of experiences and expressions within the military can enhance team dynamics and overall well-being. As I navigate my military career, I strive to be part of conversations and initiatives that promote a more inclusive and authentic expression of identity within the Air Force.
Classmate #2 Catherine
Baldoni’s video talked a lot about stereotypes for men and how being ‘man enough’ is not the highest goal men should achieve. He talks about redefining masculinity and what it means to be a man. That being human, the goal should be to be a good human who cares no matter their gender. Baldoni talks about expectations and his own experience with them and shares his wisdom on overcoming them and being more than what is expected for a gender. Qualities make people not genders.
The CBS Mornings video talks about the Me Too movement, and giving a voice to everyone especially girls and women. However, this movement that is focused on women and girls brings a new perspective to men and boys. That they too struggle and have expectations on them. They have pressures too. The emotions they are expected to feel and the ones they are not.
The Build Up Boys video discusses what it means to be a boy. How parenting plays a role in creating the people of the next generations. How parents can better parent boys to help them cope with expectations and pressure they face. How to develop into a man from a boy, but a good man. The importance of role models for boys who want to become men.
Self-regulation can be educating ourselves on emotions and appropriate behaviors in certain situations. To know ourselves, our triggers, and how we calm ourselves down. Self- presentation is how we present ourselves to others. Sometimes these are not true. We may present ourselves as very intelligent, or very rich but not actually be either. Self censorship can be being aware of the things we’re saying. Mentally correcting ourselves if we are thinking negative thoughts, physically correcting the things we say to make sure they are nice and positive. Men may be more harsh in the things they say or more sexual in conversations. Self regulating can be making sure that they are aware of what can cause them to talk this way, and self censorship can be making sure they talk appropriately for the situation. Not making sexual jokes in a business meeting. I personally need to work on my self censorship. I often talk without thinking. Not everything I say is mean but I am very reactive in stressful situations. People generally censor their behavior and words depending on situation. Not saying certain words like the N word as a white person. Social norms and stereotypes can impact how people talk. Black people may censor the things they say around white people. White people may curse less or not use the N word around other races. In society gender related self regulation is not necessarily a bad thing. This is because self regulation can be positive. However, if someone is thinking ‘oh I cannot be upset because I am a man and must be strong” thoughts like these could use less regulation. Not regulating because of gender or stereotypes can be a good thing. Not letting a gender define you, what you say and believe. Spreading more equality and making everywhere a safe space so people feel they can speak freely without regards to their gender. Letting every man and boy know it is ok to feel things and be upset. That they do not have to be strong all the time. Raiding conciseness about gender roles and expectations can benefit society. It can endorse a more welcoming space, and less strife over gender divisions. Gender roles and expectations can limit authenticity. If people are thinking about what they are saying too much and then saying something other than what they really felt, it does not benefit anyone. Specifically for men, the expectations to be positive and tough all the time must be very hard. If humans just let other humans feel the world would be better.
BUSI730: Strategic Allocation of Financial
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The purpose of this research project is for you to create a scholarly piece of graduate-level research and writing, which conforms to current APA format. Competency in the current APA format is required of all Business graduates of Liberty University, as set forth by policy of both the Graduate Faculty and the administration.
You will research and write a literature review on a topic relevant to BUSI 730. Your topic should be based on an applied business problem and research questions developed to address the applied business problem. In Module 3, submit your proposed topic along with your applied business problem and research questions in the literature review topic assignment link to your instructor for approval. Do not “recycle” any work from any previous courses you have taken. Your research paper will be a comprehensive thematic review of the scholarly literature related to your topic.
My selected topic is:
“Optimizing Resource Allocation Strategies for Sustainable Growth: A Comprehensive Analysis in
[Industry/Company/Context”
What is a literature review?
“A literature review discusses published information in a particular subject area, and sometimes information in a particular subject area within a certain time period.
A literature review can be just a simple summary of the sources, but it usually has an organizational pattern and combines both summary and synthesis. A summary is a recap of the important information of the source, but a synthesis is a re-organization, or a reshuffling, of that information. It might give a new interpretation of old material or combine new with old interpretations. Or it might trace the intellectual progression of the field, including major debates. And depending on the situation, the literature review may evaluate the sources and advise the reader on the most pertinent or relevant.”[i]
How is a literature review different from an academic research paper?
“The main focus of an academic research paper is to develop a new argument, and a research paper will contain a literature review as one of its parts. In a research paper, you use the literature as a foundation and as support for a new insight that you contribute. The focus of a literature review, however, is to summarize and synthesize the arguments and ideas of others without adding new contributions.”[ii] The academic research paper also covers a range of sources, but it is usually a select number of sources, because the emphasis is on the argument. Likewise, a literature review can also have an “argument,” but it is not as important as covering a number of sources. In short, an academic research paper and a literature review contain some of the same elements. In fact, many academic research papers will contain a literature review section. But it is the aspect of the study (the argument or the sources) that is emphasized that determines what type of document it is.
Why write literature reviews?
“Literature reviews provide you with a handy guide to a particular topic. If you have limited time to conduct research, literature reviews can give you an overview or act as a stepping stone. For professionals, they are useful reports that keep them up to date with what is current in the field. For scholars, the depth and breadth of the literature review emphasizes the credibility of the writer in his or her field. Literature reviews also provide a solid background for a research paper’s investigation. Comprehensive knowledge of the literature of the field is essential to most research papers.”[iii]
What is the format for literature reviews?
“Just like most academic papers, literature reviews also must contain at least three basic elements: an introduction or background information section; the body of the review containing the discussion of sources; and, finally, a conclusion and/or recommendations section to end the paper.
What is a thematic literature review?
“Thematic reviews of literature are organized around a topic or issue, rather than the progression of time.”v
“Sometimes, though, you might need to add additional sections that are necessary for your study, but do not fit in the organizational strategy of the body. What other sections you include in the body is up to you. Put in only what is necessary. Here are a few other sections you might want to consider:
Important Points to Consider
The paper is to be written in strict conformance to current APA standards, and must contain 7- 12 pages of content (excluding the title page, abstract, and references), utilizing at least 10 scholarly sources.
It is highly recommended that you download and read the instructions to avoid any stress created by issues that are the result of waiting until the last minute.
Three levels of current APA headings must be used throughout the paper, as this is a graduate-level research paper.
Some students do not fully understand the difference between plagiarism and paraphrasing. Paraphrasing is when you take a source or someone else’s idea and say it in your own words. When you paraphrase, you must still give the author’s name, date, title of the source, the scholarly journal where it came from, and the exact website address or book.
However, when you directly quote a source, it must have quotation marks around the quote, or (if 40 words or more) it must be set in block quotation format. You must also give detailed information of where you acquired the quote.
Political Science Question
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One of the top publishing outlets in the field requests that you submit an article for publication on the ongoing conflict situation in Yemen. The editors ask you to conform to the publication guidelines, which require that articles are between 1,200-2,500 words in length.
In your article manuscript, you must provide your assessment of the merits of the three potential scenarios for a future settlement in Yemen laid out in the following proposal
for a political settlement to the conflict from the Washington Institute for Near East Policy (WINEP), available at this website:
https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/political-settlement-yemen-challenges-and-future-prospectsLinks to an external site.
To provide your assessment of the WINEP proposal, options include (1) explaining why one of the three scenarios is the best solution to the conflict; (2) proposing a blend of those three scenarios as the best choice for conflict resolution; or (3) providing an in-depth critique of at least 2 of these scenarios. For further background on this conflict, please see this Council on Foreign Relations backgrounder (https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/yemen-crisisLinks to an external site.) and this conflict tracker (https://www.cfr.org/global-conflict-tracker/conflict/war-yemenLinks to an external site.), which you can use as factual sources.
In addition providing your analysis of the merits of the WINEP proposal, please also include in your paper an examination of the following topics:
Are any of the insights gained from peace studies/international human rights (Module 7) and/or geopolitics/ideology (Module 6), or perhaps another module, useful for resolving the conflict situation in Yemen? Why or why not?
Is your chosen position a challenge to, or consistent with, any of the traditional or non-traditional theoretical approaches to International Relations? Why or why not?
As always, please be sure to engage directly and substantially with the materials assigned and provided in this course; in addition to the course materials, you can also cite other print or online sources that you find helpful and reliable.
Please submit the essay/report as a double-spaced document in 12-point font.
MUST USE THIS : THIS is my layout
Title: Navigating the Complexities of a Political Settlement in Yemen: A Critical Assessment of the WINEP Proposal
Introduction:
The ongoing conflict in Yemen has brought immense suffering to its population, exacerbating an already dire humanitarian situation. As various stakeholders strive to find a path towards peace and stability, the proposal presented by the Washington Institute for Near East Policy (WINEP) offers three potential scenarios for a political settlement. In this article, I will provide a critical assessment of these scenarios while also examining insights from peace studies, international human rights, and geopolitics. Furthermore, I will analyze the compatibility of my chosen position with traditional and non-traditional theoretical approaches to International Relations.
Assessment of the WINEP Proposal:
The WINEP proposal outlines three potential scenarios for a political settlement in Yemen: a centralized government model, a federal system, and a decentralized governance approach. Each scenario presents its own set of advantages and challenges.
1. Centralized Government Model:
This scenario advocates for a return to a centralized government structure, with power vested predominantly in the capital, Sana’a. Proponents argue that a strong central authority could better address the country’s security challenges and ensure the provision of public services. However, this approach risks marginalizing diverse regional interests and exacerbating grievances among marginalized groups, potentially fueling further conflict.
2. Federal System:
The federal system proposed by WINEP aims to decentralize power, granting substantial autonomy to Yemen’s regions. This model acknowledges the country’s ethnic, religious, and tribal diversity, seeking to accommodate various identities within a unified state framework. While federalism offers the potential for greater local governance and representation, its implementation requires careful delineation of powers to prevent fragmentation and maintain national cohesion.
3. Decentralized Governance:
The third scenario suggests a decentralized governance approach, wherein power is dispersed across multiple local authorities. This model prioritizes grassroots participation and local decision-making, potentially fostering greater accountability and responsiveness to community needs. However, concerns arise regarding the capacity of local entities to effectively govern and coordinate, as well as the potential for conflict between rival factions vying for control.
Assessment and Analysis:
Upon evaluating the merits of the WINEP proposal, I find that a blend of the federal system and decentralized governance holds the most promise for resolving the Yemeni conflict. Combining elements of both models could allow for the accommodation of regional identities and grievances while maintaining a degree of national unity. However, such a hybrid approach must address challenges related to power-sharing, resource allocation, and the establishment of effective governance structures at both the central and local levels.
Insights from Peace Studies/International Human Rights:
The conflict in Yemen is deeply intertwined with geopolitical rivalries and ideological divides, reflecting broader power struggles in the Middle East region. Traditional realist approaches to International Relations emphasize the role of state actors, power dynamics, and national interests in shaping international relations. In the case of Yemen, competing interests among regional powers, including Saudi Arabia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates, have further complicated efforts to reach a political settlement. Non-traditional approaches, such as constructivism, highlight the importance of norms, identities, and social constructions in shaping international politics. In Yemen, sectarian divisions, tribal affiliations, and ideological narratives have contributed to the perpetuation of conflict, underscoring the need for a nuanced understanding of the social and cultural dynamics at play.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, the WINEP proposal offers valuable insights into potential pathways for a political settlement in Yemen, but each scenario presents its own set of challenges. A hybrid approach that combines elements of federalism and decentralized governance may offer the best chance for accommodating diverse interests while maintaining national cohesion. Drawing on insights from peace studies, international human rights, and geopolitics, policymakers and stakeholders can work towards a comprehensive and inclusive peace process that addresses the root causes of conflict and promotes sustainable stability in Yemen.