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Discussion board 1

Read Chapter 2 of the Bachman textbook, Chapter 2 of the Mosher textbook, and the website article “Evidence-Based Policing” before discussing the following prompts:Describe the major elements of evidence-based policing.How do the elements relate to research in criminal justice?In what areas is evidence-based policing already being used?What are the steps you would take to convince a department not using evidence-based policing to use it?

Discussion Board 2

Thread: Using the information from this module/week’s readings from Warren’s book The Purpose Driven Church and Dr. Faulls’s presentations “The Power of Belief” and “Persevering Visionary Leadership,” write a thread evaluating the importance of faith and courage in leading and building great organizations. Reference the Saddleback Story; and then, share challenges that you, or someone you know, has experienced in advancing visionary leadership.

As a way of experiencing the Humanities beyond your classroom, computer, and textbook, you are asked to do a certain type of “cultural activity” that fits well with our course and then report on your experience.   Your instructor will require you to propose an activity and get instructor approval before you do it and report on it (students should look for any instructions in that respect). Every effort should be made to ensure that this is a hands-on experience (not a virtual one), that this activity fits the HUM 112 class well, and that the activity is of sufficient quality for this university course. The two (2) key types of activities are a museum visit or a performance. Note: This must not be a report on the same activity (and certainly not the same report) as done for another class, like HUM 111. For instance, one might go to the same museum as done for HUM 111, but this HUM 112 report will focus on entirely different works and displays.

1. Visit a museum or gallery exhibition or attend a theater, dance, or musical performance before the end of Week 9. The activity (museum or performance) should have content that fits our course well. Have fun doing this.
2. Write a two to three (2-3) page report (500-750 words) that describes your experience.
   • Clearly identify the event location, date attended, the attendees, and your initial reaction upon arriving at the event.
   • Provide specific information and a description of at least two (2) pieces.
   • Provide a summary of the event and describe your overall reaction after attending the event.
   • Use at least the class text as a reference (additional sources are fine, not necessary unless required by your content). Your report should include connections you make between things observed in your activity and things learned in the course and text.

Note: Submit your cultural activity choice to the instructor for approval before the end of Week 5 (earlier is even better). Look for guidance from the instructor for how or where to make your proposal. You may also seek advice from your instructor (provide your town / state or zip code) for a good activity in your general area.

Visiting a Museum 

• It makes sense to approach a museum the way a seasoned traveler approaches visiting a city for the first time. Find out what is available to see. In the museum, find out what sort of exhibitions are currently housed in the museum and start with the exhibits that interest you.
• If there is a travelling exhibition, it’s always a good idea to see it while you have the chance. Then, if you have time, you can look at other things in the museum.
• Every effort should be made ahead of time to identify a museum that has items and works one can easily connect to our HUM 112 class and book. Since HUM 112 covers from 1600 AD to the present, it makes more sense to focus on items from this time frame. In general, museums with fine arts work better than history museums.
• Any questions about whether a museum-visit activity fits the course and assignment well enough will be decided by the instructor when the student seeks approval for the activity. Any alternative activity outside the normal ones listed here, such as for those limited by disability or distance, will be determined by the instructor. Normally, we do not expect students to travel over an hour to get to an approved activity.
• Make notes as you go through the museum and accept any handouts or pamphlets that the museum staff gives you. While you should not quote anything from the printed material when you do your report, the handouts may help to refresh your memory later.
• The quality of your experience is not measured by the amount of time you spend in the galleries or the number of works of art that you actually see. The most rewarding experiences can come from finding two or three (2 or 3) pieces of art or exhibits which intrigue you and then considering those works in leisurely contemplation. Most museums have benches where you can sit and study a particular piece.
• If you are having a difficult time deciding which pieces to write about, ask yourself these questions: (1) If the museum you are visiting suddenly caught fire, which two (2) pieces of art or exhibits would you most want to see saved from the fire? (2) Why would you choose those two (2) particular pieces?

Attending a Performance

• Check your local colleges to see if there are any free or low-cost performances or student recitals. Student performances are generally of almost the same quality as professional performances, but typically cost much less. However, performances of high school level or lower will not meet this requirement.
• Try to do a quality performance that fits the class subject matter well. Sorry—but this is not for pop music or rock music, rap, country music, gospel music, comedy routines, your kid’s dance recital, your international friend’s wedding, high school plays, renaissance fairs, etc. Instead, think of college level or professional recitals, string quartets, symphony orchestras, opera, jazz, some stage dramas, etc. 
• Any questions about whether a performance activity fits the course and assignment well enough will be decided by the instructor when the student seeks approval for an activity. Any alternative activity outside the normal ones listed here, such as for those limited by disability or distance, will be determined by the instructor. Normally, we do not expect students to travel over an hour to get to an approved activity.
• Unlike visiting a museum, where you can wear almost anything, people attending performances are often expected to “dress up” a bit.
• Take a pen or pencil with you and accept the program you are offered by the usher; you will probably want to take notes on it during or after the performance.
• Turn off your cell phone before entering the auditorium. Do not use your phone to record the music or to take pictures or videos. To play it safe, turn the phone off.
• Most long musical performances have at least one (1) intermission. If the lights start blinking, it is the sign that the performance is about to begin.
• Look for very specific things (such as a particular piece of music or the way certain instruments sounded at a specific time) which tend to stand out as either enjoyable or not enjoyable. Be sure to take notes of the things which you find enjoyable as well as the things which are not enjoyable.

Note: If a student is unable to attend a cultural event in person due to circumstances beyond the student’s control, then the instructor will recommend an alternate event / activity for the student to “attend” online. The “virtual” event / activity is usually only for students who, due to their physical location, cannot possibly attend an event / activity in person; typically, these students are stationed overseas or have no means of transportation. Experience shows most museums and activities are modest in cost and manageable for students, and you will often see students from other universities there on similar course projects. If you are facing financial hardship, keep in mind that many museums have a free day each week and performance discounts are often available for students and veterans, among others. Feel free to ask your instructor to help with finding low-cost options.If you believe that you have a legitimate reason for attending a “virtual” activity, you must contact the instructor no later than Week 5 for your request to be considered.

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. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. (Note: Students can find APA style materials located in the Additional Resources section of their Student Center within their course shell for reference)
• 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:

• 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.
• 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

Define human error, and explain the HFACS method used to classify human error and how HFACS can be both reactive and proactive. Remember, you must have a title page, 300 word body written in 3rd person, and at least two references.

Unit 5 Assignment

Unit outcome(s) addressed in this Assignment:

·         Discuss the role of the hospital governing body

·         Examine the peer review process and confidentiality issues involved

·         Discuss due process and how it relates to an individual’s constitutional rights

Course outcome(s) assessed/addressed in this Assignment:

HA525-1: Illustrate legal principles and laws that affect professional and administrative decisions found in health care services.

HA525-2: Analyze conflict between cost, access, and quality of care as it relates to legal parameters.

HA525-3: Evaluate inherent limitations to the delivery of health care due to legal mandates.

1.Explain how the temperature difference between the poles and the equator drives the motion of the oceans and atmosphere. 2.What are the differences between ice caps and glaciers? 3.How do ocean currents affect local climate? 4.Why do we call groundwater in most areas a “nonrenewable resource”? 5.What is the Gulf Stream? 6.What countries are directly affected by the path of the Gulf Stream? 7.Find out what kind of rock is below the soil in your town. How did you find out this information? 8.Give an example of an ecosystem near your home. Describe how energy flows through this ecosystem. 9.How many different trophic levels were represented in your last meal? 10.What is the ozone layer? Where is it located? Why is it important to life on Earth? 11.What steps would have to be taken to reduce the severity of the greenhouse effect? 12.Where do electric cars obtain their energy? Is it true they do not generate pollution because they have batteries?

Technology and Social Change

 

Select one of the following options to deliver your assignment:

Option 1

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word essay.

Format your assignment according to appropriate course level APA guidelines.

Submit your assignment to the Assignment Files tab.

 

Option 2

Prepare a 12- to 15-slide Microsoft^® PowerPoint^® presentation.

Include photos, illustrations, graphs, diagrams, animations, videos, or audio clips. Document the source of each media item you include.

Include the following in your paper or presentation:

• Provide an introduction that defines both technology and social change, and discusses how they are related.
• Discuss the impact of the personal computer, cellular phones, and the Internet on society.
• Using the three major sociological perspectives, describe the equilibrium model, the digital divide, and cultural lag in relation to these technologies and social change.
• Include how technology has influenced social epidemiology, health and the environment.
• Explore a recent or emerging form of technology and discuss its potential benefits or consequences for society.
• Provide a conclusion that summarizes key points.

Cite at least three academic, peer-reviewed sources and two popular magazines.

Format your references according to appropriate course level APA guidelines. Include citations in the speaker notes or in a separate reference list.

 

THIS IS THE BOOK WE ARE USING IN CLASS—-Reference:

 

Griffiths, et. al. (2015). Introduction to sociology (2nd ed.). OpenStax College

 

Annual report analysis
Review an annual report of a publicly held company. Based on the letter to shareholders, the MD&A, and key financial statements, summarize your findings about the company. Items to include: summary of findings, company’s strategic intent, strategies that appear to have been successful, strategies that have been altered, and analysis of four financial ratios (please review external sources and textbooks from prior classes for financial ratio analysis). You must analyze at least four financial ratios of this company, explain their significance, and make recommendations based on their values.
You should perform enough research to find a company that can fulfill this assignment, one that has indicated successful strategies, altered strategies, and with financial ratios may be interpreted to provide meaningful recommendations. For example, if you analyze the financial ratios and determine that the company is running so well that you cannot make any recommendations, go back, and continue researching for another company that needs recommendations for improvement. This paper should be between 1,000-1,250 words, include at least two peer-reviewed references, and adhere to APA format.

 

 

GEOMETRY ASSIGNMENT

1. Use the above figure to answer the following questions.
a. Name three points that are collinear

b. Name four coplanar points

c. What is the intersection of plane P and plane R?

d. Name a point that lies on both plane P and plane R

e. Name plane P and two more ways

2. To the nearest tenth, find the perimeter of ∆ABC with vertices A(2,4), B(-2,1) and C(2,1). Show your work.

 

 

 

3. Use the figure to complete each statement.

a. CD is the _______of AB

b. If AB = 10, then EB = _____

c. AE = ½ ______

d. ____ is the midpoint of _____

e. <BED = ______

4. If AB = 62, find the value of x. Show your work.

3x+16 2x-4

 

5. Write a conditional statement. Write the converse, inverse and contrapositve for your statement and determine the truth value of each. If a statement’s truth value is false, give a counterexample.

 

6. Name two pairs of congruent angles and justify your answer.

 

 

7. Write a two-column proof
Given: `

Prove: x = 45

 

8. Find the length of the third angle of a triangle given that the first two angles are 35 and 70. Show your work.

 

 

9. Write a congruency statement for the pair of triangles

 

 

10. Find the values of x and y. Show your work.

 

11. Which postulate or theorem, if any, could be used to prove the triangles congruent? If not enough information is given, write not enough information.

a.

 

b.

 

c.

 

d.

12. List the sides of each triangle from shortest to greatest
a.
b.

13. If AB is the midsegment, find the value of x. Show your work.

 

 

14. Find the coordinates of the circumcenter for ∆DEF with coordinates D(1,1) E (7,1) and F(1,5). Show your work.

 

 

 

15. In triangle ∆PQR, C is the centroid.

a. If CY = 10, find PC and PY

b. If QC = 10, find ZC and ZQ

 

c. If PX = 20, find PQ

 

16. For quadrilateral ABCD, determine the most precise name for it. A(2,3), B (12,3), C(8,6) and D(5,6). Show your work and explain.

 

 

 

 

 

 

17. For the parallelogram, find the value of the variables. Show your work.
5x + 2

 

3y – 6 24

 

12

 

18. What is the length of the 2nd base of a trapezoid if the length of one base is 24 and the length of the midsegment is 19? Show your work.

 

19. What is the sum of the measures of the exterior angles in a heptagon? Explain.

 

20. Find the measure of each interior angle and each exterior angles of the following regular polygons. Show your work.
a. Decagon

b. Pentagon

c. Dodecagon

d. 16-gon

e. 25-gon

http://writerslabs.com/download/651914918_support_Geometry_Midterm_ywSRqb80dZLhJ87.docx/Geometry_Midterm.docx

 

Question 1:

A contemporary issue facing technology innovation today is the tension between personal privacy and public security. Discuss in-depth how this issue effects and drives the development of devices or software. Provide at least one example. (Write at least 2 – 3 paragraphs)

Question 2:

Consider the following case study and answer the questions below.

An electric car is an automobile that uses electrical energy stored in batteries or another energy storage device that is propelled by one or more electric motors. Electric cars can significantly reduce air pollution, as they do not emit tailpipe pollutants and reduce in greenhouse gas and other emissions and reduce dependence on foreign oil. But widespread adoption of electric cars causes higher cost, lack of recharging infrastructure outside of home charging and range anxiety which is the driver’s fear that the electric energy stored in the batteries will run out before the driver reaches their destination, due to the limited range of the existing electric cars. The United States government also views energy efficient vehicles as environmentally friendly alternatives to vehicles that run purely on gasoline and provided tax credits to increase the popularity.

Identify and analyze the possible impacts (political, environmental, health, safety, cultural, economic) of the electric car technology on society (including individual, local, regional, or global context)? (Write 1 paragraph)

Engineers and technologists have a responsibility to add to the public discourse on technology issues (section 4.8 of your text). Choose the perspective of either an engineer working for a firm developing an electric car or an engineer working for an oil company. Address one of the ethical issues which arise from this impact using ideas presented throughout the text (environmentalism, cost-benefit analysis, social values, etc.). (Write 1 paragraph)

Question 3:

Consider a situation where “David” works for a US based firm in another Country “XYZ”. The government in Country XYZ assesses taxes at an exorbitant rate as the firms are expected to report only 70% of their actual earnings. If a firm reported its actual earnings, the taxes would force it out of business. David’s firm is considering whether it should adopt the local practice of dishonestly reporting its profits to Country XYZ, even though it would be illegal to do this in the United States. Whatever the decision, the firm will continue to report its profits honestly to the US government.

Describe ethical issues raised in this case? Be sure to address cross-cultural nature of the issues. (Write 1 paragraph)

Using the ethical approaches found in the text for cross-cultural ethics, do you think there are any creative middle way solutions? If so, discuss one of them. Identify the positive and negative consequences that would result from this solution. (Write 1 paragraph)

In a 4-5 page paper, list and describe the key elements of financing health care, being sure to cover the following:

a. Alternative sources of funding healthcare in the US.

b. The administrative costs of public and private financing.

c. Compare economic incidence.

d. The implications of alternative financing.