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Reflection Paper on Academic and Public libraries

Reflection Paper on Academic and Public libraries.

Both academic and public libraries are a great resource. You are required to visit your local public library and write a reflection paper on your visit. During your visit, identify resources available to you. As part of your visit, interview a library staff member about what resources are available to you. This includes books,  databases, tutoring services, government documents, audiobooks, and eBooks.  Also visit the library’s website for more information.
Write a two page reflection paper on your visit, interview of the library staff member, and the resources you learned about.Include in your paper, how often you visit the public library and if this visit will change your library visiting habits. Remember to post reflection paper to discussion board for your classmates to learn about the resources available at public libraries.

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Impacts of the Creation of The Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Read the article discussing the Oklahoma City bombing, located at http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/history/famous-cases/oklahoma-city-bombing, and the article discussing the 1993 World Trade Center bombings, located at http://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/2008/february/tradebom_022608. These events, however, did not have the impact on the American psyche and the political repercussions that accompanied the 9/11 attacks, such as the creation of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). A Webpage dedicated to the creation of the DHS is located at http://www.dhs.gov/creation-department-homeland-security.

1. Describe why the 9/11 attacks was the impetus for forming the Department of Homeland Security and raising greater awareness of terrorist attacks.
2. Hypothesize why the Oklahoma City and 1993 World Trade Center bombings did not cause the dramatic impact as that of 9/11.
3. Predict how these two (2) historical attacks could have potentially been diminished or avoided with the protections in place today.
4. Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.

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Business Plan

Assignment 1: Business Models

What is the best business model for the small business or startup you have chosen? In one page, outline at least three different business models and then select the best model for your business. Then, give a short statement explaining why this is the best model.

Write a one (1) page outline in which you:

  1. Briefly describe three different business models.
  2. Select the best business model for your business. 
  3. Create a short statement explaining why the business model you have chosen is the best model for your business. Give at least three supporting facts for your choice.

Assignment 2: Target Market Segment

Who is your target market? In a one page paper, develop a full target market segment for your business plan.

Write a one (1) page paper in which you:

  1. State your primary target market segment, and discuss three reasons for your selection.
  2. State your secondary target market segment, and discuss three reasons for your selection.

Assignment 3: Startup Funds

Write a one page overview of your plan for the startup funds and working capital strategy for your business plan.

Write a one (1) page paper in which you:

  1. Describe what startup funds and working capital are.
  2. Propose a method for obtaining the necessary funds for your business.

Assignment 4: Exit Strategy

The most successful exits in business require considerable planning. You will need to discuss two key factors to consider when planning your exit strategy.

Write a one page exit strategy where you discuss two key factors you would consider when planning an exit strategy. Provide explanation to support your reasoning.

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has made a number of strides in recent years, including 2011. The department’s organization and cooperation with other agencies continues to strengthen. Read the article discussing the success of the DHS in 2011 located at http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/20111222-dhs-progress-2011.shtm.

 

  1. Explain how the DHS has changed from its inception in 2001 to what it has become today.
  2. Describe how the relationships between the DHS and other law enforcement and intelligence agencies have transformed over the years.
  3. Analyze the current structure of the DHS and other agencies protecting the United States from internal and external threats. Suggest three (3) changes to the current structure of the DHS and justify your suggestions.
  4. Describe the top three (3) characteristics of homeland security that the United States needs to address in the immediate future and why.
  5. Discuss the existing roadblocks that are preventing the DHS from addressing these top concerns.
  6. Predict the role cyber terrorism could play in future attacks against the United States and its allies. Describe what you consider to be the largest cyber threat(s) to the nation.
  1. Use at least five (5) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.

 

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

 

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Describe the foundations of homeland security.
  • Analyze the role of intelligence and counterterrorism activities among federal agencies.
  • List and describe the various types of and practice of cybercrime.
  • Summarize border security and immigration issues.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in homeland security.
  • Write clearly and concisely about topics related to Homeland Security Organization and Administration using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.
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The Current Events Article

 Find an online article from a reputable news source. Provide a summary of the article, include source, date,important people and events, place/location. Explain the connection to the Reconstruction and Redefining of America. How does this current event article connect to  the past historical events/people documents that are involved and explain how they are involved. What does the current event article tell us about the past? What predictions do you have on this event affecting the future? Provide a reflection on your personal opinions regarding the current event article and the historical events it is connected to. Provide a hyperlink to the article . APA format, title page, page number,  running heads, references, use hanging indents. The Title should be the current event article.

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Research Project

Discussion.

Post your preliminary ideas for your final research project.

Post the topics you are exploring, your rationale for choosing them, and resources you have found this far.

As you work on your assignment, go back to the forum and refine your ideas, post your final thesis statement, and your supporting articles.
Respond to at least two posts from your classmates by thoroughly analyzing each of their topics and providing your own thoughts on opportunities to enhance their topics.
Supply some recommendations for additional resources or sources of information based on your experience with their topic. 
Support your ideas with a strong rationale and citations where appropriate. This is an opportunity for peer-to-peer support and engagement on ideas and directions for research.

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The Legal and Ethical Issues Surrounding a Medical Setting

Choose a topic, begin research, and draft a thesis for your paper.

Focus on finding at least two peer-reviewed articles related to your topic.
Use the WCU library to find these articles.

•First, select a topic with both legal and ethical implications faced by professionals in the healthcare setting.

Discuss the multitude of legal viewpoints, ethical issues, and issues of inter-professionalism related to your topic.

Discuss how values, ethics, and sense of inter-professionalism may shape how the topic is interpreted, analyzed, and communicated in legal and ethical terms.

◦For example, you can analyze Roe v. Wade (the law that legalized abortion) and its impact on the practice of obstetrics and gynecology over time.

◦Alternately, you could discuss the legal and ethical issues surrounding The End of Life Option (physician-assisted suicide) law that was recently passed in California and its impact on hospitals.

◦You could even discuss the need for a strong Code of Ethics in every medical business setting or the need for interprofessional education and how it can improve the ethics of a medical setting.

• Once you have chosen your topic, conduct research to find at least two peer-reviewed articles related to your topic and summarize the findings in those two articles. Then, formulate a thesis for your paper.

Compose a 2–3 page paper that presents your thesis and summarizes your supporting articles. In your paper, analyze why these article support or refute your topic. Compose your paper in APA format with a title page, introduction, headings, conclusion, and reference section.

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CASE STUDY

St. Martha’s General Hospital Scenario. 
Health care is an extremely regulated industry mostly because of the especially vulnerable nature of its customers, the patients.

Legislators have created numerous laws to control everything from the process of insurance to how a patient must be treated and what they must be told by medical personnel.

Individuals who break these laws can be subject to civil or criminal liability, so it is extremely important that every healthcare worker know and understand the laws related to his or her job.

For this discussion,  use the St. Martha’s General Hospital Scenario. After reviewing that scenario and reviewing the laws that you learned ,  discuss a healthcare law that may have been broken by an employee of St. Martha’s General Hospital.

Identify any scenario where the law has been broken.

Discuss the major points of the law.

Analyze the facts of the hypothetical situation against that law to explain how the employee broke the law. Support your ideas with evidence from your readings.

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Yoshimoto’s portayal of pre war and post war in Japan

Yoshimoto’s portayal of pre war and post war in Japan, through the eyes of Mikage and Eriko.

Use The book Kitchen, by Banana Yoshimoto. Make reference to the reflective statement  on the post war and pre war in Japan and compare it through the eyes of Mikage and Eriko. Bibliography should be on the last page of the essay.