Author: chris

Compare and contrast the different types of interactive environments.

In order to provide a convenient self-service solution for students to access personal and course-related material, Strayer University would like develop a mobile Web application that runs on an iPhone, iPad, Droid, Blackberry, and other mobile devices. Students are currently able to use the Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, and other desktop browsers to perform self-service tasks. The university has asked you to provide a Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) guide that will help with the design and implementation of this service.

 

 

 

Write a ten to fifteen (10-15) page term paper that can help the university achieve its objective. The paper must address the following topics:

 

Information Gathering

 

  1. Describe the following:
    1. The purpose and goals of the mobile self-service.
    2. The target audience.
    3. The audience needs and wants.
    4. The resources that will be required to achieve the desired output.

      Design Strategy

  2. Describe each of the following.
    1. The design of the Website for mobile devices.
    2. The interfaces that are applicable to the mobile devices.
  3. Design each of the following using Microsoft Visio or any open source wireframing or mockup tool.Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length.
    1. The http://icampus.strayer.edu home page for a mobile device.
    2. The self-service Web page to enroll in your courses using mobile device.

      Prototyping

  4. Write a proposal to the University including the following:
    1. The prototypes that could be created.
    2. The type of usability testing to use in determining the design that will provide the best user experience.
    3. The type of evaluation methods to use in determining the design that will provide the best user experience.

      Implementation

  5. Provide details of how the mobile self-service will be implemented on the various mobile devices.Note: Keep in mind that the university already provides a self-service Website for non-mobile students.

    Maintenance and Growth

  6. Elaborate on the guidelines for how the self-service Website can be kept current as newer mobile devices are being introduced at a rapid rate.
  7. Use at least three (3) 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 differences in developing user interfaces for different application environments.

 

  • Compare and contrast the different types of interactive environments.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in human-computer interaction.
  • Write clearly and concisely about human-computer interaction topics using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Will financial crises continue to occur in the future or “Have we learned our lesson?”

I would need this by next week Nov 2 the latest…..which is a week from now….basically it would need to be a minimum of 7 pages and then the prof says we can show graphs etc if needed but that is not part of the 7 pages……As discussed lets do the compairson with the 1998 Russian Financial Crisis

 

The 2008 Global Financial Crisis was the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007%E2%80%932012_global_financial_crisis)

For this research project, summarize The Global Financial Crisis and compare and contrast it to one of the following:

  • 1997 Asian Financial Crisis
  • 1998 Russian Financial Crisis
  • Collapse of Long-Term Capital Management Hedge Fund
  • 2010 European Sovereign Debt Crisis.

Answer the following questions:

  • What are the similarities and differences?
  • Why do financial crises occur?
  • Will the global economy create more crises or solve future problems?
  • Will financial crises continue to occur in the future or “Have we learned our lesson?”

The paper should be 7 to 10 pages long, excluding charts and graphs. The Internet is a wealth of information. Please use it effectively but do not, under any circumstances, copy and paste others’ material. Your grade depends on your original thoughts and ideas.

Analyze the steps involved in crafting a wining business plan and make at least one recommendation for improving the process. Explain your rationale for making the recommendation you did.

QUESTION ONE

 

e-Activity– Use the Internet to find a business for sale in your community. Uncover as much as you can about the business in question. Be prepared to discuss

 

 

  • From the e-Activity, discuss the best possible method for determining the value of the business you selected. Explain your rationale.
  • Create a strategy for negotiating the purchase of the business you selected in the e-Activity.
  •                                                          QUESTION TWO

 

  • Develop an idea for a new business and conduct a feasibility analysis. Please be as creative as you like in the development of your idea (but as careful as you can be in your analysis of that idea).
  • Analyze the steps involved in crafting a wining business plan and make at least one recommendation for improving the process. Explain your rationale for making the recommendation you did.

CoffeeMaker:Who made this invention and where and when did it happen?

Introduction You will introduce your choice and indicate why you chose it. Body 1 • Who made this invention and where and when did it happen? • What was invented before this? • How was it made and what difficulties were faced in the design/invention process? • How were these difficulties overcome? Body 2 • How did this invention revolutionize its area? • How does it makes things better, easier, possible? • How has it changed since it was invented? • How is the latest version better than the original? Body 3 • How has this invention changed your life? • How would your life be different if it had not been invented? • Why did you choose to write about this invention? Please write more detail here to justify your choice. Conclusion: Here you should conclude on your topic and briefly reiterate why this invention is So important.

Define and describe each of the following 5 health care market trends: CDHP, HDHP, HSA, HRA , FSA.

Define and describe each of the following 5 health care market trends: CDHP, HDHP, HSA, HRA , FSA. For each trend, your essay must include both: 1. A definition and description with the following key points (as applicable): Definition of the acronym and general description of the plan, ownership and/or funding source, tax advantages, whether or not they must be linked/coupled with another plan, maximum limits on coverage or reimbursement, what happens to unspent funds, portability (i.e.what happens to funds if the employee terminates). 2. Enrollment statistics: This section of your report must be data-driven. Research current enrollment statistics in order to determine 1) general enrollment statistics, as well as 2) whether enrollment in each of the trends seems to be increasing or decreasing. For example, if the literature suggests one of these market trends is in decline, you must substantiate that statement with the percentage decline. This essay requires you to do significant research using CREDIBLE, SCHOLARLY sources of information, as opposed to using any website that provides information on the topic via simple “Google search”. Your sources should be “academic” and information-based rather than commercial.

Household violence in India.Discuss.

Analyze the following http://www.hicn.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/HiCN-WP-126.pdf Households amidst urban riots: The economic consequences of civil violence in India Gupte J., Justino P., Tranchant J.P. (2012)

Case Study: Midwest Healthcare System.

Overview It is December 2008, and you have just accepted an appointmen as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) position at Midwest Healthcare System. Dr. Montana is the system’s President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Your peers on the Executive Team include Mr. Clark, the Chief Operating Officer (COO), Dr. Jordan, the Medical Director, and Ms. Palfrey, the Vice-President of Nursing. When Dr. Montana announced your appointment to the organization, he stated that your primary objective would be to reverse the ominous financial trend of operating losses that started early FY 2008; the trend is expected to continue into FY 2009. During FY 2008, some of the operating losses were offset with emergency infusions of investment income from restricted net assets; however, in November, the Midwest Healthcare System Board of Trustees passed a resolution prohibiting that practice. Consequently, investment income is now restricted to capital expenditures only. Midwest Healthcare System is a not-for-profit corporation that comprises a 120-bed acute care hospital, a skilled nursing facility, a rehabilitation center, a home healthcare agency, and some outpatient clinics. The hospital is the only major facility within 50 miles of the rural community of approximately 40,000 that it serves. Action Items Based on the scenario in the Overview, you will need to meet with each member of the executive team to determine how best to address the various issues surrounding Midwest’s operating losses and the effect of the board’s resolution. Write a three- to four-page paper in which you: Develop a specific set of realistic questions (at least five per member) that you will ask each of the three executive team members based on their specific roles, responsibilities, and perspectives regarding the causes of the operating losses and the potential resolutions. Focus on questions related to the following topics. However, you may address other topics not included in this list: Assets, liabilities, and net worth Sources of revenue Expenses Direct and indirect costs Inventory Staffing Operating budget Capital expenditures Trends Develop a list of specific actions, which will form the foundation of an action plan, that you will take to begin address Midwest Healthcare System’s operating losses.

Raising children who think for themselves.

I. General Instructions: For this assignment you will write a book report answering specific questions in detail, while incorporating theory and information from our text as well throughout your written presentation. Please note that you will be uploading your final document for grading (by your professor) and also to a discussion board for review by your peers, so that we can discuss this book as a class. Keep this in mind when writing your paper so as not to include any details you would not want the class to read. II. Suggestions on How to Best Proceed with Your Book Report: Read and Review book carefully (read thoroughly) taking pertinent notes paying special attention to details related to elements related to the assigned questions and the assignment rubric. Compose each portion of the paper: Introduction: write an introduction that clarifies the purpose and content of the paper. Overview: provide a brief overview of the book. Main Body of Paper: compose answers to the 10 questions you choose to address, being sure to thoroughly and substantively integrate course concepts, theories and ideas from our textbook that connect with answers to the questions you are addressing, utilizing proper in-text citations (APA style). Conclusion: write conclusion answering the mandatory questions to be included. Reference Page: create APA style reference page clarifying what sources you used in creating this paper. Review and Edit your paper and be sure you have substantive answers, have integrated course research and that your own voice is made clear as well. Also, be sure your paper is free of grammar/punctuation errors, flows well, is well organized and meets each criterion identified in the Assignment Rubric. I recommend leaving at least 7-10 days for review and changes. Double check all guidelines and Assignment Rubric and then submit for grading on or before the deadline. Again, note that you will need to keep a copy to upload to a discussion when the time comes as well. III. ADDITIONAL FORMATTING GUIDELINES: Paper must be from 7-10 pages (no more, no less). 12 font, double spaced and complete in Microsoft Word. Cite properly throughout your report. Be sure to write your responses in essay form and use proper APA format for citations and references. The proper APA citation for this book is: Medhus, E. (2001). Raising children who think for themselves. New York, New York: Atria Books. In text it would look like this: (Medhus, 2001) The appropriate citation for our textbook is: Berger, K. (2011). The developing person through the lifespan. (8th ed.). New York, New York: Worth Publishing. In text it would look like this: (Berger, 2011) Reminder: Cite frequently and properly throughout the paper! Assignment Rubric (400 points) (Additional 100pts. graded separately in a discussion) Provides intro including purpose and content of paper and brief overview of book. 40 Offers thorough discussion of each question and includes information from our text to back up thoughts, positions, and assertions. 100 Provides evidence of critical thinking is evident through examples from own life or the lives of others and integration of outside material and depth of discussion of material. 50 Answers questions in clear, substantive, concise manner (not overly wordy but also substantive). 50 Composes thoughtful and well-written conclusion that answers all necessary questions. 40 Offers well written, cohesive, organized and easy to follow. 40 Follows APA format is followed (format, citations, references) 40 Length from 7-10 pages (no more, no less). 12 font, double-spaced and completed in Microsoft Word. 40 QUESTIONS TO ANSWER NOTE: SELECT 10 QUESTIONS FROM THIS LIST of 20 TO RESPOND TO 1. What was the motivation behind this book? Can you relate to the reasons why the author wrote this book? Be specific. 2. Discuss the Five Essential qualities of Self Directed Children. Which do you see as most important and why? 3. What is the difference between Internal and External directed? Discuss the “Critical Crossroads, its significance and when it occurs?” 4. With regard to creating the proper family environment to foster Self-Directed thinking, name 3 behaviors parents can eliminate that promote Externally Direction. Discuss the one you find most damaging and why. Be specific with your reasoning and include support from our text where possible. 5. Discuss Repression and Domination as discussed in the book. What type of parenting might each correlate with in our text? 6. Of the six habits parents use to tell their children how to think, behave and feel, were any familiar to you (were they used on you growing up?)? If so, how did that impact you? Why do you think your parents chose to use those tactics on you? It is important to consider motivation. 7. How can parents encourage Introspection? Why is this important? 8. According to the author, when should you Praise/Reward your child and when should you not? What is her reasoning? Do you agree or disagree? Why? Be specific. 9. How can a parent de-rail unhealthy Internal Dialogue? Why is this an important task to do with children? 10. What is “Natural Intuition” and why do we need it? Are you able to employ your Natural Intuition? How do you think that impacts your daily life? 11. How can we teach children Empathy? Discuss the Empathy Triad. 12. What is “Benevolent Selfishness” and how is it different from “Selfishness?” 13. What is the difference between Punishment and Discipline? To be effective and not damaging with Discipline, “how” must Discipline be delivered and “what” should it encourage? 14. Discuss techniques that encourage Self-Direction. 15. How does the author recommend helping children handle real-world influence? 16. How does being “hurried” impact the development of reasoning skills? How can we provide time for internal direction? 17, How can we teach our children to value Inner influences over External Influences? Be specific. 18. How were you taught about sex when you were growing up? Did you find the method used helpful? What dos the author suggest as far as how to deal with the issue of sex? Do you think her suggestions are useful? Why or why not? Be specific. 19. The author offers over 100 pages of answer for parents regarding child-rearing challenges. Pick and discuss your top five favorites. Explain why you find the information for each challenge you discuss particularly useful. 20. NOW GO BACK AND LOOK TO SEE WHERE YOU CAN INTEGRATE CONCEPTS, THEORIES AND INFORMATION FROM OUR TEXTBOOK INTO YOUR ANSWERS. BE SURE TO DO IT AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE, CITING PROPERLY EACH TIME! THIS IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE PAPER! SUMMARY CONCLUSION QUESTIONS – MUST ANSWER ALL NOTE: Every opinion is okay! I appreciate that you have your own mind and want you to voice your thoughts freely here! Did you find the book challenging to read? Were the concepts clear or unclear and did they make sense to you overall or not so much? Why or why not? Be specific. Were you familiar with the ideas presented in this book (have you read or experienced elsewhere?)? What was your experience like reading this book and writing this report?