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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.

Write an analysis of each article or news story addressing the following:

• Describe the crime depicted in the article.
• How is criminal justice system portrayed?
• What feelings or reactions are evoked in you by the article?
• How would you explain the reported criminal behavior using at least two theories from the psychological perspectives to each article or news story?

Give a complete citation for the selected article and include a digital copy, if possible.

Write a 2–3-page log entry in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

According to the text, there are a number of key trends in the workplace that have significant influences on organizations. HR professionals play a key role in helping organizations respond to evolving trends, comply with federal and state regulations, and manage workplace flexibility.  As an HR professional it is important for you to demonstrate your understanding of the ever changing global environment.

Write a 5 page paper in which you:

1. Specify the key functional areas of Human Resources Management. Explore the manner in which each function contributes to the overall performance of an organization. Support your response with specific examples of the activities for which HRM is typically responsible.
2. Examine four (4) federal equal employment opportunity laws. Suggest the primary manner in which each law influences fair employment practices within the organization where you currently work or an organization for which you have worked in the past. Support your response with specific examples of the chosen organization’s employment practices.
3. According to the text, there are three (3) significant trends affecting organizations today: the aging workforce, diversity, and skills deficiencies in the workplace. Analyze the primary manner in which each of these three (3) trends has impacted the organization where you currently work or one (1) where you have worked in the past. Support your response with specific examples of said impact.
4. According to the text, workplace flexibility is essential for organizational success in the rapidly changing world. Explore two (2) ways that the organization where you currently work, or one (1) where you have worked in the past, might respond to the need to be flexible. Provide a rationale for your response.
5. Use at least four (4) quality academic (peer-reviewed) resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic 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:

• Examine the theoretical constructs of human resource management.
• Analyze the external environmental factors that impact human resource policies and procedures.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in human resource management foundations.

• Write clearly and concisely about human resource management foundations using proper writing mechanics.

In this second assignment you will compare and contrast Nietzsche and Heidegger. You have three major tasks:

TASKS:

1. State a contrastive and argumentative thesis in which you relate the thoughts of Nietzsche and Heidegger.

2. Analyze 5 short passages (at least two from each philosopher) that relate to your thesis

3. Formulate a conclusion in which you explicitly relate back to your thesis and tie the different points you made together.

INSTRUCTIONS:

– Only state a thesis (thus, without an introduction)

– Use short quotations and use a proper format of citation

– Learn from your previous essay: look carefully at the comments and rubric (during the semester grading will become harder)

– Length: no more than 700 words and no less than 600 words

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Evaluation

Thesis Statement:

1. Is the thesis statement clearly formulated?
2. Does the thesis relate to both philosophers (Nietzsche and Heidegger)?
3. Does the thesis contain an argumentative and a contrastive component?

Quotes:

4. Are 5 short quotes and at least 2 for each philosopher included?
5. Is a proper method of citation used?
6. Do all the quotes relate to the thesis?

Analysis of the quotes:

7. Are all the quotes analyzed in detail?
8. Are all the quotes explicitly tied back to the main thesis?

Conclusion:

9. Does the conclusion relate the different quotes?
10. Does the conclusion return to the thesis?

Overall:

11. Does the assignment answer the question?
12. Is it clearly written without grammar and spelling errors?

a. Create a nutritional care plan for your client. This will include an

evaluation of nutritional risk, a list of interventions, and a list of expected

outcomes.

b. List the goals of medical nutrition therapy for your patient and suggest an

appropriate diet. Does your patient/client require a dietary modification of

their regular diet? Are enteral feedings by tube necessary? If so, what

formula will you use and why? Describe your recommended method of

administration.

a. Describe your nutrition education teaching session with your patient

and/or their family. What teaching methods will you use (explanation,

discussion, demonstration, handouts, etc.)? In your own words, write a

paragraph detailing three specific points that you will need to teach your

patient about his/her new diet. In addition, give at least one tip to avoid

potential herb/nutrient/drug interactions.

Your annual report analysis is due at the end of Week 6. Obtain an annual report from a corporation that is interesting to you. Using techniques thatyou have learned ofin the previous weeks, respond to the following questions:

1. Who are the firmâs auditors? Do they provide a clean opinion on the financial statements?
2. Have there been any subsequent events, errors and irregularities, illegal acts, or related-party transactions that have a material effect on the financial statements?
3. Describe the trend in total assets and total liabilities for the years presented.
4. What are the companyâs three largest assets for the most recent year presented?
5. What are the companyâs three largest liabilities for the most recent year presented?
6. What types of stock does the company have? How many outstanding shares are there for each type of stock for the most recent year presented?
7. Does the company use the single-step income statement, multiple-step income statement, or a variation of both?
8. Does the income statement contain any separately reported items, including discontinued operations or extraordinary items, in any year presented? If it does, describe the event that caused the item. (Hint: There should be a related footnote.)
9. Describe the trend in net income over the years presented.
10. Does the company have other comprehensive income? If yes, what is the nature of the transaction(s)?
11. Does the company use the indirect or direct method of the cash flow statement?
12. What is the trend in cash from operations for the years presented?
13. What are thetwo largest items included in cash from investing activities?

Throughout this course, you completed the Personal Exploration Workbook surveys. As you completed these, you should have documented in your scores. Now, explain how your scores on the various surveys reflect your behavior. In some cases, you may be surprised of your score – elaborate on this and explain why you think the survey is under or overestimating this certain characteristic about you.

Submit these written accounts of your scores as one document. This component counts as 10% of your grade, so be sure to take it seriously! You might find you learn something new about yourself, or confirm hunches about how you react or behave in certain situations. Make sure your paper is in APA format and conforms to APA style.

The paper should evaluate aspects of the core value personal development.

Suppose a local college has tasked you to develop a database that will keep track of students and the courses that they have taken. In addition to tracking the students and courses, the client wants the database to keep track of the instructors teaching each of the courses.

Use the internet to research the types of information that a college would want to track in a database. Focus your attention on information that could represent entities within a database as well as attributes of such entities.

Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:

1. Describe the purpose of the database.

2. Based on your research and / or common knowledge of a college and the information tracked by a college, describe the entities of the database and the attributes of each entity.

3. Based on your research and / or common knowledge of a college and the information tracked by a college, describe the business rules that could impact the structure of the database.

4. Determine the information that the conceptual model of the database would include and determine the information that the physical model of the database would include.

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 role of databases and database management systems in managing organizational data and information.

· Compose conceptual data modeling techniques to capture the information requirements.

· Use technology and information resources to research issues in database systems.

· Write clearly and concisely about relational database management systems using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.