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Cultural and Ethnic Studies
LEARNING ACTIVITY 3 INSTRUCTIONS
Background to the assignment: At the beginning of the Medieval Age, there was a synthesis of three different cultures within Western culture. There was the classical culture, Christian culture, and pagan culture. Each made adjustments as they interacted and came together, and over hundreds of years, they finally settled into a balanced Western culture for a time period.

Description of the assignment: In America today, there is a synthesis of different cultures as well. There is the secular culture, Christian culture, and other religious cultures. In a logical discussion, describe what the balanced culture will look like in America when it finally settles. Explain in an orderly manner why you came to these conclusions. This assignment requires an opinion; you must clarify your position. If you include sources, cite them in current APA format. This assignment must be 250–300 words and must include the word count in parentheses. Submit a draft of your Learning Activity to SafeAssign for feedback a few days before the assignment is due.

 

Geology
There are two discussion boards upload and in the discussion board is the site where they watched the video. 1.What most interested you about the

classmate’s thread and article?
2. Is there anything fascinating about the article that the classmate did not identify?
3. Would you recommend this article to someone else? Why or why not? Provide at least 2 reasons. cite any sites or references used

 

PHSC Replies
1. BA
Antarctica is a continent that has many undiscovered areas, leaving so many mysteries about what lies within, or even underneath it. In the article,

“World’s Largest Volcanic Range May Lurk Beneath Antarctic Ice”, scientists discover a massive volcanic region underneath Antarctica’s ice sheet,

possibly the biggest range on Earth. The region is known as the West Antarctic Rift System. This article was written by Maximillian van Wyk de Vries,

Dr. Robert G. Bingham, and Andrew S. Hein. The authors reside as students and professor of University of Edinburgh. It can be viewed

athttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/08/170814092735.htm.
The findings of this study were 91 unknown volcanoes that spread across a large amount of Antarctica. This study is very important because

it dives into a vastly unknown area to find a region of volcanic activity that can shed light on many areas of how volcanoes affect the environment.

“Results from the study, which is the first of its kind, will help scientists understand how volcanoes can influence long-term fluctuations in the ice

sheet” (Vries, Bingham, & Hein, 2017). The article goes on to mention that it is unknown if the volcanoes are active, but under further study, more

information will be obtained to find out if activity will increase due to different climate conditions. Research of this region can help to see the

effect that climate has had and will have in future conditions on the range of volcanoes. The article goes on to cite Bingham in stating, “Better

understanding of volcanic activity could shed light on their impact on Antarctica’s ice in the past, present, and future, and on other rift systems

around the world” (2017).
Upon finding this article, I found it very interesting based on the fact that Antarctica is, for the most part, unexplored. What is so

interesting is that at the slightest research of the continent, a major discovery of mass proportion is found, that could provide groundbreaking data.

It is unimaginable what other natural wonders and phenomena could be found with further study.
Earth is a constantly changing planet that can produce new geological features in any area, at any given time. It is very important to

explore all areas of Earth to obtain insight on such features to better understand Earth. In reading the given article, it makes a person wonder just

what past, present, and future geological processes have occurred that we are completely unaware of.

 

2.JC.

According to Standford School of Earth, Energy & Enviromental Sciences (2017), in their article entitled Supervolcanoes: A Key to America’s electric

future?, lithum-rich deposits can be found in clay located in lakes that were formed by ancient supervolcanoes. This new information, a process

discovered and the diversification of resources, could help to free America from its dependency on foreign energy. Let us take a closer look at the

details.
According to this article, most lithum currently comes from Chile and Australia.With the United States interest in decreasing its carbon footprint,

increased usage of electric cars and the need for larger batteries, Gail A. Mahood (2017) claims that it is important for the U.S. to develop its own

resources. In doing so, he believes that America would become more self-sufficient.
Through research, Geolgists have developed a trace element correlation process that helps to determine lithum concentrastions created bysupervolcanoes.

For example, rubidium in bulk quanties are indicators of lithum, whereas zirconium indicates less lithum. As a result of this new testing, Scientists

at Standford University believe that large deposits exist right here in America.
With this new information, Professor Mahood concludes that this discovery marks the beginning of the diversification of our energy sources. As a

result, he believes that this will help to eliminating America’s risk of being manipulated through political or economic means by foreign nations. This

would both benefit and change how America operates, globally.
I found this article very interesting and in my opinion, American dependency on on Middle Eastern oil has caused us much hardache. I also believe that

there are many other sources of energy out there that could be researched and used. Cause and affect on the enviroment must be taken into consideration

first, but we have an abundant amount of fossil and solar energy that could be developed.
With the discovery of lithium in the United States and the ability of testing trace elements to locate lithium concentrations, we are well on our way

to freeing ourselves from global energy dependenancey. Ultimately, this will lead to diversifying our energy options. In my opinion, I think that we

should also continue to research other means of natural energy. As good tenants of this Earth, God charges us with its care. In the development of

those additional resources, we must first take into consideration the long-term affects that our actions might have, on the environment around us.

This discussion forum article was accessed on 14 September 2017 at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/08/170816084929.htm.Originally, it was

written by Danielle Torrent Tucker, and may have been modified for both “…style and length”. The journal references are by Thomas R. Benson, Matthew A.

Coble, James J. Rytuba, Gail A. Mahood. Lithium enrichment in intracontinental rhyolite magmas leads to Li deposits in caldera basins. Nature

Communications, 2017; 8 (1) DOI: 10.1038/s41467-017-00234-y

The point of a scholarly book review is not to summarize the content of the book, but to situate the critical merit of the book and to evaluate critically the author’s purpose, thesis, contentions, and methods of analysis.
A discussion of the author’s main contentions.
An explanation of the type of sources the historian utilized, and the methods the author employs in choosing and organizing those sources.

An assessment of the strong points or shortcomings of the book.
How does this book change the way you should think about the subject.
Abstract (50-75 words)

Students will prepare a ONE page (single sided) analysis of the case that includes the case issues, analysis, and recommendations.
DO NOT plagiarize from the case. You should not be copying or paraphrasing from the case.

Issues: ( The issues must came from the cases!!!!!)

Start each case submission by identifying which issues you plan on tackling in your case analysis. Often the major issues of the case are explicitly stated at the beginning or end of the case. ì Select 3– 4 issues to focus on. ì The issues should be marketing focused (see the list will be posted). Phrase each issue in the form of a question that needs to be answered.

Make sure the issues is phrased as a question.
Make sure the issues are marketing focused.

Analysis:
Please DO NOT simply regurgitate the facts of the cases.
Organization your analysis around each issue.
Support your points with evidence from the case
While generic analysis, such as SWOT and environmental analysis, can be useful, given the space constraints you needs to focus strictly on the issues.

Recommendations:
The final part of each submission will be the recommendations section.
Here is where you “answer” the questions you posited in the issues section!
Your recommendations should resolve the issues and should make sense given your analysis.
Its should all flow and fit together.
Be specific in your recommendations. It should be clear what the protagonist should do.

PS: The paper should be write like:
Issues: 1………
2………
3……….

Analysis: Analysis for issues 1:…………….
Analysis for issues 2……………..
Analysis for issues 3……………….

Recommendation: ………………………………

Please make sure follow this format

Task 1 of 3 – (ACZ.1, 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2 & 5.3)
Instructions:
As a junior Analyst your first task is to pick 5 organisations currently listed on the stock market and
provide their financial statements. You should analyse their financial position, usmg the information
from their financial statements and using financial ratios. Your analysis should then recommend WhICh
3 companies Investhical should invest in.
Submission and delivery: A
1x memo (circa 300 words excluding calculations and financial statements)
Task 2 of 3 – (AC4.1, 4.2 & 4.3)
Scenario:
The board of Investhical approved your recommendations and decided to purchase stock in the 3
organisations you recommended. In fact, based on your recommendations, they decided to invest
more than anticipated. The previous budget was $32,000,000 but the board wants to invest 511,000,000
in each of the 3 organisations you recommended which means that an extra £1 ,000,000 is required.
Instructions:
Write a short report containing:
An introduction discussing the need for short term working capital and long term funds
A main body comparing the sources of funding, including their pros and cons
A justified recommendation of your choices of funding for the £1,000,000 using a range of
criteria related to cost and risk
Submission and delivery:
1x report (circa 1500 words)
Task 3 of 3 – (AC1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3.1, 3.2 & 3.3)
Scenario:
Investhical wants to invest in Nyota Minerals Limited (Nyota), a gold exploration and development
company dual listed on the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange (AlM:NYO.L) and the
Australian Stock Exchange (ASX:NYO.AX). Reports can be found at
https://www.nyotaminerals.com/financials/
Instructions:
With reference to the 2013-2014 financial year, the board want you to:
Explain how the costs have varied so much between the first financial statements and the
restated financial statements in 2013, and explain the importance of cost accounting
Apply tools of costing design and costing systems to assess the real financial position of
Nyota.
Recommend improvement to the costing used by Nyota should the company be purchased.
Furthermore, you are to create the budget for Nyota, you should therefore
evaluate budget and budgetary process that should be used by Nyota
Create targets and develop the master budget for Nyota
Submission and delivery:
1x essay (1200 words excluding budget)

English

Please make sure to include Thesis and conclusion paragraph.

For this assignment, you will write a thesis/support paper. You will pick your own topic for the paper (a few suggestions to get you started appear below). Choose an issue and determine your position on the issue. Do some research as you attempt to fine-tune and develop your position. Establish a clear thesis, and support it with a paper of about 800 words.

If you are having trouble thinking of a topic or need some examples to get you started, take a look at the following list. (These are stated in the form of questions):

Should newspaper reporters be required to reveal their sources?
Should sex and violence on television be restricted?
Should academic freedom for teachers and students be limited by law?
Should English be declared the official language of the United States?
Should public school students be required to wear uniforms?

HINT: Use the MLA Documentation system.

570 unit 1
Explain how the Internet and the Web make e-commerce possible. Briefly discuss at least six features or services that support e-commerce.

Assignment 1: Essay – Exploring Ancient Mysteries

Due Week 4 and worth 100 points

Choose one (1) of the topics below and develop a three to four (3-4) paragraph essay (of at least 250-500 words) which adequately address the topic

you have chosen.

Topic Choices

•There have been many theories regarding how the pyramids at Giza were constructed. Most experts agree that they were constructed as burial

monuments for pharaohs, but “how” these ancient people constructed monuments of such great size without modern machinery is a mystery which is still

being debated.
•No one can say for certain what happened to the great urban Mayan civilization, but theories abound and include varied possible alternatives to

explain the relatively abrupt and mysterious disappearance of the Mayan civilization.
•Tutankhamen died young, at approximately eighteen (18) years of age. However, his cause of death has been the subject of quite varied scholarly

theories and conclusions. Did he die of an injury, of illness, of murder, or something else?.
•Minoan Crete was a major civilization in its time, but several theories have been advanced to explain its demise, including speculations

associating it with mythical Atlantis. What were the causes of Minoan Civilization’s decline?
•Great Zimbabwe is an enormous complex of structures in East Africa. Since the builders and occupants left no written records, several theories have

developed as to the identity of its builders and the functions of the structures. Which theory makes the most sense?
•The monumental size and complexity of the Tomb of Shihuangdi is astounding, yet its location and construction details were to be kept secret. What

was the emperor’s purpose for such an elaborate, secret burial place?
•Other topic choice recommended and approved by the professor and supported by the grading rubric.
Write a three to four (3-4) paragraph paper in which you:

1.Clearly state the “mystery” and provide a brief summary of at least two (2) reasonable and scholarly theories which could explain the mystery.

Because some theories may sound far-fetched, include the source or promoter of each theory – such as a scientist, a historian, a theologian, etc.
2.After summarizing at least two (2) scholarly theories, identify one (1) of the theories as the most plausible and provide at least two (2)

convincing reasons why the theory you have chosen is the best one to explain the mystery. This will involve some critical reasoning skills on your

part.
3.Use at least two (2) sources plus the class textbook. (Three [3] sources total as the minimum) Note: Wikipedia and other similar Websites do not

qualify as academic resources. You are highly encouraged to use the Resource Center tab at the top of your Blackboard page.
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 style

format. Both in-text citations and a References list are required. Citations and references must follow APA style format. Check with your professor

for any additional instructions. (Note: Students can find APA style materials located in the course shell for guidance).
•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. For our purposes, you may omit any abstract page.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

•Explain how key social, cultural, and artistic contributions contribute to historical changes.
•Explain the importance of situating a society’s cultural and artistic expressions within a historical context.
•Examine the influences of intellectual, religious, political, and socio-economic forces on social, cultural, and artistic expressions.
•Identify major historical developments in world cultures during the eras of antiquity to the Renaissance
•Use technology and information resources to research issues in the study of world cultures.
•Write clearly and concisely about world cultures using proper writing mechanics.

Students, please view the “Submit a Clickable Rubric Assignment”
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following

rubric.

Points: 100 Assignment 1: Essay – Exploring Ancient Mysteries
Criteria
Unacceptable
Below 60% F Meets Minimum Expectations
60-69% D
Fair
70-79% C
Proficient
80-89% B
Exemplary
90-100% A
1. Clearly state the “mystery” and provide a brief summary of at least two (2) reasonable and scholarly theories which could explain the mystery.

Because some theories may sound far-fetched, include the source or promoter of each theory – such as a scientist, a historian, a theologian, etc.
Weight: 40% Did not submit or incompletely stated the “mystery”. Did not submit or incompletely provided a brief summary of at least two (2)

reasonable and scholarly theories which could explain the mystery. Did not submit or incompletely included the source or promoter of each theory –

such as a scientist, a historian, a theologian, etc. Insufficiently stated the “mystery” and insufficiently provided a brief summary of at least

two (2) reasonable and scholarly theories which could explain the mystery. Insufficiently included the source or promoter of each theory – such as

a scientist, a historian, a theologian, etc. Partially stated the “mystery” and partially provided a brief summary of at least two (2) reasonable

and scholarly theories which could explain the mystery. Partially included the source or promoter of each theory – such as a scientist, a

historian, a theologian, etc. Satisfactorily stated the “mystery” and satisfactorily provided a brief summary of at least two (2) reasonable and

scholarly theories which could explain the mystery. Satisfactorily included the source or promoter of each theory – such as a scientist, a

historian, a theologian, etc. Thoroughly stated the “mystery” and effectively provided a brief summary of at least two (2) reasonable and

scholarly theories which could explain the mystery. Thoroughly included the source or promoter of each theory – such as a scientist, a historian, a

theologian, etc.
2. Identify one (1) of the theories as the most plausible and provide at least two (2) convincing reasons why the theory you have chosen is the best

one to explain the mystery.
Weight: 35% Did not submit or incompletely identified one (1) of the theories as the most plausible and did not submit or incompletely provided

at least two (2) convincing reasons why the theory you have chosen is the best one to explain the mystery. Insufficiently identified one (1) of

the theories as the most plausible and insufficiently provided at least two (2) convincing reasons why the theory you have chosen is the best one to

explain the mystery. Partially identified one (1) of the theories as the most plausible and partially provided at least two (2) convincing

reasons why the theory you have chosen is the best one to explain the mystery. Satisfactorily identified one (1) of the theories as the most

plausible and satisfactorily provided at least two (2) convincing reasons why the theory you have chosen is the best one to explain the mystery.

Thoroughly identified one (1) of the theories as the most plausible and thoroughly provided at least two (2) convincing reasons why the theory you

have chosen is the best one to explain the mystery.
3. Three (3) references minimum (including class text) number and quality
Weight: 5% No references provided Does not meet the required number of references; all references poor quality choices. Does not meet the

required number of references; some references poor quality choices. Meets number of required references; all references high quality choices.

Exceeds number of required references; all references high quality choices.
4. Clarity, writing mechanics, referencing, and APA formatting requirements, including a reference list and matching in-text citations.
Weight: 20% More than 8 errors present 7-8 errors present 5-6 errors present 3-4 errors present 0-2 errors present

Choose one topic and write a 500-word long essay as your answer.

As computers translate quickly and accurately, learning foreign languages is a waste of time. Do you agree?

Does language education require a new approach nowadays?

One cannot not communicate. How much do you agree with Paul Watzlawick’s words?

 

Statistic and Hypothesis

1. What do degrees of freedom (df) mean? Canbulat et al. (2015) did not provide the dfs in
their study. Why is it important to know the df for a t ratio? Using the df formula, calculate
the d for this study?
2. What are the means and standard deviations (SDs) for age for the Buzzy intervention and
control groups? What statistical analysis is conducted to determine the difference in means
for age for the two groups? Was this an appropriate analysis technique? Provide a rationale
for our answer.

3. What are the t value and p value for age? What do these results mean?

4. What are the assumptions for conducting the independent samples t-test?

5. Are the groups in this study independent or dependent? Provide a rationale for your
answer.

6. What is the null hypothesis for procedural self-reported pain measured with the W’ong
Baker Faces Scale (W’BF S) for the two groups? W’ as this null hypothesis accepted or rejected in this study?
7. Should a Bonferroni procedure be conducted in this study? Provide a rationale for your answer

8. What variable has a result of t =-6.13S,p = 0.000? What does this result mean?

9. In your opinion, is it an expected or unexpected finding that both t values on Table 2 were
found to be statistically significant. Provide a rationale for your answer.

10. Are these study findings related to the consumption of high- and low-aspartame diets
ready for implementation in practice? Provide a rationale for your answer.

 

1. What are the assumptions for conducting a paired or dependent samples t-test in a study?
Which of these assumptions do on think were met b r the Lindseth et al. (2014) study?
2. In the introduction, Lindseth et al. (2014) described a “2-week washout between diets.”
What does this mean? Why is this important?

3. What is the paired t-test value for mood (irritability) between the participants’ consump-
tion of high- versus low-aspartame diets? Is the result statistically significant? Provide a
rationale for your answer.
4. State the null hypothesis for mood (irritability) that was tested in this study. Was this
hypothesis accepted or rejected? Provide a rationale for your answer.

5. Which t value in Table 2 represents the greatest relative or standardized difference between
the high- and low-aspartame diets? Is this t value statistically significant? Provide a ratio-
nale for your answer.

6. Discuss why the larger t values are more likely to be statistically significant.

7. Discuss the meaning of the results regarding depression for this study. What is the clinical
importance of this result?

8. What is the smallest, paired t-test value in Table 2? Why do you think the smaller t values
are not statistically significant?

9. Discuss the statistical and clinical importance of these study results about the consump-
tion of as asprtame. Document ‘our answer with a relevant source.

 

10. Describe one potential clinical benefit for pediatric patients to receive the Buzzy interven-
tion that combined cold and vibration during IV insertion.