Answer the following four questions in paragraph form (a paragraph is usually five to six complete sentences; break long answers into smaller paragraphs). Cite any and all sources at the bottom of your assignment.

1) The term “lute” covers many different instruments from the age of antiquity, but they essentially referred to a plucked instrument containing a fingerboard. Using your provided materials and any other sources, describe two of these “lutes”. Give their names, where they were used, what they looked like, etc.

 

2) Seek out at least one video of a monochord demonstration. Describe what you see and hear. Provide links to the videos.

 

3) View one video demonstration (not provided in the D2L materials) of a musical work on the four-course and one video demonstration of a work on the five-course guitar. List the name of the work, composer, what year (if known) it was written, and if you notice any major differences in the styles. Provide the links to the videos.

 

4) Explain in your own words what ‘alfabeto’ was. Who were some of the most successful composers to publish in alfabeto?

Part I: What are the three primary sociological perspectives? Please, define each of them and offer an example.

 

Part II: Please, define the sociological imagination. Offer an example.

 

Part III: What is the scientific method? Do more than list each element. Define the scientific method and write what each of the elements is.

Please, remember to write your answers using paragraphs with complete and topic sentences. You must cite your sources (your text book) using American Psychological Association citation and reference style. You must respond to at least two other people with substantive and engaging comments.

Innovative Technology Worksheet

 

Your company, a large online high school, is planning to implement a new innovative social networking technology for their students. The technology would allow students to get to know one another, network, and participate in school activities, such as having virtual student body elections and virtual student committees. The company feels that the ability to have this type of interaction and involvement among students will set the school above the competition.

 

As the Chief Innovation Officer, you are responsible for the implementation and evaluation of the chosen technology. The company must decide between developing their own social networking system or acquiring a small online high school that has already started development on a similar type of system and is struggling financially. Your director, the company CEO, has come to you with some specific concerns and questions regarding which technology to select.

 

Submit a one-page response to your director answering all of the following questions:

 

1. What factors must be considered when implementing an innovative technology internally? What factors must be considered when implementing an externally acquired innovative techology? How do the implementaion issues differ? How are they the same?

 

2. What factors must be considered when evaluating an internally implemented innovative technology? Why?

 

3. What factors must be be considered when acquiring an innovative technology externally? Why?

 

The Ecosystem Approach to Sustaining Biodiversity

The harmful effects of deforestation can reduce biodiversity and the ecological services provided by forests on a global scale. Characteristics of deforestation include acceleration of flooding in surrounding areas, regional climate change from extensive clearing of forested areas, decreased soil fertility from erosion, and premature extinction of species. Discuss the prevalence of deforestation and its consequences in the US. Using course materials and web resources, discuss ways in which deforestation is being addressed and offer your opinion of ways efforts may be improved.

 

Comparing Management and Leadership

This week you learned about the differences between management and leadership. Managers and leaders are not inherently different types of people. Many managers possess abilities and qualities to be effective leaders. As well, leadership cannot replace management – it is in addition to management.

Write a paper where you compare and contrast the term management and leadership.

Address the following in your paper:

Provide examples of leadership versus management activities for each of the five areas crucial to organizational performance.

• Direction
• Alignment
• Relationships
• Personal Qualities
• Outcomes
• Include your own examples, thoughts and experiences in your discussion.

The requirements below must be met for your paper to be accepted and graded:

• Write between 750 – 1,250 words (approximately 3 – 5 pages) using Microsoft Word in APA style, see example below.
• Use font size 12 and 1” margins.
• Include cover page and reference page.
• At least 80% of your paper must be original content/writing.
• No more than 20% of your content/information may come from references.
• Use at least three references from outside the course material, one reference must be from EBSCOhost. Text book, lectures, and other materials in the course may be used, but are not counted toward the three reference requirement.
• Cite all reference material (data, dates, graphs, quotes, paraphrased words, values, etc.) in the paper and list on a reference page in APA style.

References must come from sources such as, scholarly journals found in EBSCOhost, CNN, online newspapers such as, The Wall Street Journal, government websites, etc. Sources such as, Wikis, Yahoo Answers, eHow, blogs, etc. are not acceptable for academic writing.

Please choose 1 of the following 4 questions and answer in APA format in 250 words (1 page). Cite the attachement and an additional source:

 

Question 1: Moving to the Cloud

 

Describe two benefits and two risks associated with moving to cloud computing or services. Explain how you would mitigate each of those risks.

 

Question 2: Client/Server vs. Peer-to-Peer

 

Describe one business benefit and one management challenge of client/server networks and one business benefit and one management challenge of peer-to-peer networks. Are client/server or peer-to-peer networks solutions better for a business

 

Question 3: Wireless Technologies Future Trends

 

With the current widespread use of Wi-Fi and 4G networks and the growing deployment of WiMAX describe at least two future trends that the future could bring and the impact this could have on a specific industry or business (pick one).

 

Question 4: RFID Technology and Business Issues

 

Describe two benefits and two risks associated with a company’s adoption and deployment of RFID technology. Explain how you would mitigate each of those risks.

 

Guidelines:

 

(1) Select one (1) Discussion Question from the list above. Answer question in with APA intext citation and references.

 

(2) Post an Answer analysis (200-250 word minimum).

Reflecting on Personal Identity and Global Citizenship Review the Global Education and Global Citizenship video and read the article “A Model of Global Citizenship: Antecedents and Outcomes” by Stephen Reysen and Iva Katzarska-Miller. Please take some time to reflect on how the concept of global citizenship has shaped your identity and respond to the following prompts:

Based on the video, explain the importance of educating others on global citizenship. Address each of the following outcomes of global citizenship as they pertain to the development of your own identity: intergroup empathy, valuing diversity, social justice, environmental sustainability, intergroup helping, and the level of responsibility to act for the betterment of this world (found in the article). Explain how your environment influences these outcomes. Provide at least two personal examples or events in your life that illustrate the development of global citizenship based on the outcomes. Analyze how your general education courses influenced you to become a global citizen. Demonstrate critical thinking by accurately interpreting the evidence (scholarly sources) provided. Your paper

Must be 750 – 1,000 words in length (excluding title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Must include a separate title page with the following: Title of paper Student’s name Course name and number Instructor’s name Date submitted Must cite at least the two sources used for this assignment. Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center

Unit IV Case Study

 

Read the case study, “Astor Lodge & Suites, Inc.,” on page 324 of your textbook. Once you have read and reviewed the case scenario, respond to the following questions with thorough explanations and well supported rationale.

 

1. Discuss the importance of utilizing integrated marketing communications within an organization.

 

2. Evaluate the effectiveness of Astor Lodge’s IMC program including areas where they are doing well and areas they need to develop.

 

3. Based upon the provided hotel segmentation and profile, is Astor Lodge positioning and branding themselves attractively? What might they consider to increase their brand equity?

 

4. Consider all elements of the marketing mix, what would you recommend to Astor Lodge’s marketing manager with an eye on their end goal of profitability and growth in EBITA within the next two years?

 

Your response should be a minimum of two pages in length, double spaced. References should include your textbook plus a minimum of one additional credible reference.

 

Dessler, G. (2015). Human resource management (14th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.

 

Case Study Analysis

Write an eight- to ten-page case analysis of the following article (which can be found in the Ashford Online ProQuest database):

• Souza, M. & McCarty, B. (2007). From bottom to top: How one provider retooled its collections [Electronic version].  Healthcare Financial Management, 61(9), 67-73.

Include the following:

• Complete a summary of the case study that identifies the key problems and issues, provides background information, relevant facts, the solution employed, and the results achieved.
• Identify and explain the accounting practices California Sutter Health used in defining and solving its collection problems.
• Develop an alternative solution based on your own research using three to five academic sources from journals, professional organizations, and websites.
• State your informed opinion of the approach used by California Sutter Health, and provide support using concepts from your research and personal experience.

Writing the Final Paper

The Final Paper:

1. Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length, not including the title page and reference page, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
2. Must include a title page with the following:
   1. Title of Case Study
   2. Student’s name
   3. Course name and number
   4. Instructor’s name
   5. Date submitted
3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
5. Must use a visual such as a chart, table, graph, or other that relates to something you have learned in the class and is relevant to the case.
6. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
7. Must use at least three scholarly sources.
8. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
9. Must include a separate reference page, formatted

Final Paper Proposal and Outline

To prepare for your Final Paper, review the Final Paper instructions in Week Five. The paper must be formatted according to APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center, and include a title and a reference page.

There are two parts to this assignment: a proposal and an outline. See the instructions below for details on what those parts should include:

Proposal

The proposal should be on a separate page from the outline, and it should consist of one or two paragraphs that describe the society selected for your paper. This society must be a nation other than the United States that has large ethnic groups within it. In the proposal, you must explain why you believe this is an appropriate society for your Final Paper.

Outline

Using the sample below as a guide, provide an outline for your Final Paper. The outline should be in basic APA outline format.

Select a particular country and analyze the ethnic stratification within that society. For this paper, you must focus on ethnic stratification and conflict, including evidence of prejudice and discrimination. In addition to a description of the selected society and its ethnic groups, your paper should include an analysis of similarities and differences the society’s ethnic stratification system as compared to the United States.

You may select one of the countries on the CIA World Factbook website for comparison to the United States in terms of the ethnic stratification system.

The following information should be included in your outline:

•Title

•Describe the selected country’s society, focusing on ethnic groups, stratification, and conflict.

•Provide examples of the ethnic problems in that society, including evidence of prejudice and discrimination.

•Discuss what the experts say about ethnic problems (or ethnic harmony) in the selected country’s society.

•Compare the selected country’s society to society in the United States. Evaluate similarities and differences related to ethnic groups, stratification, and conflict, using specific examples gathered in your research.

•Conclude with reflections and thoughts about ethnic groups and the societies in which we live.

References

Provide at least five of the seven sources that you plan to include in the Final Paper. No fewer than three of the sources that you list in this assignment must be from the Ashford University Library.

While the following example can be modified to suit your needs, this outline is likely to result in a high quality Final Paper.

I.Title of Paper

A.Selected Country

1.Description of country

2.Ethnic groups in country

3.Ethnic stratification system in country

B.Ethnic Problems or Harmony

1.Prejudice and discrimination

2.Examples of ethnic problems

3.Consequences of discrimination for ethnic group members

4.Examples of consequences

C.Research on Ethnicity in Selected Country

1.Experts on ethnic problems in selected country

2.Findings of studies on ethnic discrimination in selected country

D.Comparison with the United States

1.Ethnic groups in the United States

2.Ethnic stratification system in the United States

3.Ethnic conflict and discrimination in the United States

4.Similarities between selected country and the United States

a.Similarity among ethnic groups

b.Similarity in ethnic stratification

c.Similarity in terms of ethnic conflict

d.Examples of the similarity garnered from research

5.Differences between selected country and the United States

a.Differences among ethnic groups in selected country and the United States

b.Differences in ethnic stratification systems

c.Differences in ethnic conflict in selected country and the United States

d.Examples of differences garnered from research

E.Conclusion

 

 

 

 

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THIS ASSIGNMENT IS DUE FRIDAY OCTOBER 16, 2015

 

Final Paper

A sociologist must be able to analyze racial and ethnic differences in different national contexts. Race and ethnicity are constructed differently in different places and at different times. For example, in the United States, race is defined in a way such that two children with the same biological parents cannot possibly be of different races. In contrast, some countries, such as the Dominican Republic, define race in a way that would allow for siblings (born of the same parents) to be placed into different racial categories. In order to develop this skill, you will select a particular country and analyze the ethnic stratification within that society.

For this assignment, you must focus on ethnic stratification and conflict, including evidence of prejudice and discrimination. In addition to a description of the selected society and its ethnic groups, include an analysis of similarities and differences in the society’s ethnic stratification system as compared to the United States.

You may select one of the countries on the CIA World Factbook website for comparison to the United States in terms of the ethnic stratification system.

The following information should be included in your Final Paper:

•Title

•Describe the selected country’s society, focusing on ethnic groups, stratification, and conflict.

•Provide examples of the ethnic problems in that society, including evidence of prejudice and discrimination.

•Discuss what the experts say about ethnic problems (or ethnic harmony) in the selected country’s society.

•Compare the selected country’s society to society in the United States. Evaluate similarities and differences related to ethnic groups, stratification, and conflict, using specific examples gathered in your research.

•Conclude with reflections and thoughts about ethnic groups and the societies in which we live.

•References

Academic research papers must meet certain standards of quality recognized by the academic community. What constitutes quality, academic research?

•Primary (original) sources written by experts in the field of study.

•Secondary sources supported by research in primary sources.

•Credible sources (experts in the field; well-known theorists; sources which use primary and secondary sources to support claims).

•Relevant research (materials are pertinent to the area of study).

•In graduate work, the use of peer-reviewed journal articles (journal articles reviewed by recognized experts in the relevant field of study) is required.

•Educational and government websites (those ending with a web URL suffix of .edu or .gov) may be appropriate in some cases but should be evaluated carefully.

Writing the Final Paper

The Final Paper

•Must be eight to 10 double-spaced pages in length (excluding title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in theAshford Writing Center.

•Must include a title page with the following:

oTitle of paper

oStudent’s name

oCourse name and number

oInstructor’s name

oDate submitted

•Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.

•Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.

•Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.

•Must use at least seven scholarly resources, including a minimum of three from the Ashford University Library, as well as the primary text.

•Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

•Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

 

LINK-

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/