Entrepreneurship, small business and new venture creation

This project needs to be based on 10 credible research sources including the given news article:

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business: “Sharply rising business logistics worries could soon mean higher prices, but governments can help”
The URL link: https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/sharply-rising-business-logistics-worries-could-soon-mean-higher-prices-but-governments-can-help-802942186.html

The project has two separate documents – rough draft (300 words) and final written part (1500 words). This is how the complete project should look like:

Rough Draft: (300 words)
A complete rough draft of your project must be submitted to the appropriate
Brightspace drop box by the due date given above. At this point, it is expected that you
have all the content you will be using in the report. It needs to be in the 4 sections (with
titles) stated below. You will not be marked on professionalism (spelling, grammar, etc.)
and do not need to have a title page. Your citations and endnotes should be in place but
do not yet need to be formatted to proper Chicago style. It is also okay to go over the
1500 words limit.

Final Written Report: (1500 words)

The structure of the report and the evaluation criteria will be as follows (you
must use these 4 headingstitles to the minimum and other headers as needed
in the report to facilitate readers’ understanding of this report):
1. OVERVIEW – Topic overview and why you chose the topic. (10 marks)
Evaluation Criteria – Section provides an excellent overview of
information in the report and the piece of news that you used. Clearly
identifies the report purpose (identify the question you are trying to
answer). Provides direction on the key areas of focus within the report
and clearly explains the logic for this focus (so explains why you chose
these areas of focus).

2. RESEARCH & ANALYSIS – What you found in your research and analysis. (50
marks)

Evaluation Criteria – Section discusses the key findings of your research
efforts (properly cited both in text and end notes) on the topic, and then
effectively identifies and analyzes key factors and the impact to Canadian
business. Ideas are developed and supported with enough detail to
achieve the intended purpose of the communication. I’m looking for
demonstrated ability to incorporate course content (be sure to cite our
text book) where applicable and to synthesize ideas. You MUST provide
a range of diverse opinions on your chosen topic.
This is a research-based report so all of your key points must be backed
with proof. You can state what you conclude based on your research but
it must be logically supported by solid and balanced facts. Avoid making
unsupported assumptions.
Facts will include information gathered by reputable sources (not
Wikipedia). You will use the opinions of experts but all biased (one
sided) opinions and therefore, you should balance the content with
counter arguments from other experts. These facts and expert opinions
must be properly cited in your report so that they can easily be verified.
Further, your analysis of the different key points would contribute to
half of the marks.
An appendix is not required but if you have done a detailed analysis
(such as a SWOT or PEST) then it would be a good idea to include this in
the appendix.
Note: Content in the Appendix won’t be considered as
part of your final word count

3. CONCLUSION – Your conclusions. (20 marks)

Evaluation Criteria – Conclusion demonstrates logical and well supported
consolidation and synthesis of facts and information. You should also
include your group’s opinions on the topic and issues with reasonings, i.e.
your final advice to my company.
Note: At the end of the conclusion, please state your total word count
for the Overview, R&A, and Conclusion sections of the report.

4. Endnotes (10 marks):

Use endnotes at the end of your report. You will lose marks for poor
choice or research sources andor improper citations. Aim for a
minimum of 10 credible research sources (this should include the
textbook and the original news article you are basing your paper on). You must use relevant, current (within the last two years preferred), and
credible sources for your researched information (i.e. no Wikipedia).
Facts and statements that have not been properly cited (using
endnotes) and cannot be verified will be considered plagiarism.
Plagiarism will result in an automatic mark of 0% on this assignment for
all team members and further possible disciplinary action.

Professionalism – (10 marks):

Evaluation Criteria – Report has a professional appearance, effectively
uses conventions of language and numerical accuracy. Correct use of
spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure. Information flows logically
and excellent use of transitions and consolidations. The report must be
clearly, concisely, and logically written and contain a variety of
references. Use the Chicago Style of citation, and please use the
endnote format. The use of sufficient headers and sub-headers are
expected.

Submission file format: Word document format for written report and
PPT for PowerPoint file.

The written report content should be 1500 words (no less than 1400 words); be
single spaced, Arial or Calibri, font 11. An appendix is not required but if you
have one, it will not count toward the page limit. Please state your final word
count after your conclusion.

BUSM1100
Page
2
of
11
same topic.
From that, y
ou will offer
me, your client, your advice on dealing with that
contemporary and contentious business
–
related issue.
There are
4
deliverales for this project (see A, B,
C
and
D
below).
A. Team Contract
and Topic Selection
(
2
0 marks
,
1
%
)
–
Due
Jun
01
on
Brightspace
The
Team C
ontract
and Topic Selection
must be submitted to the appropriate
Brightspace
drop
box by the due date specified above.
Evaluation Criteria
–
Team
C
ontract
contains
well defined
goals, roles, rules
(meeting
guidelines, timeline, conflict management, quality assurance)
, and is
agreed on
by each
team member.
To show agreement
your team must complete the Group Conduct form
found in this guideline and the group leader will submit it on
Brightspace
.
Pl
ease also
refer to Team Contract Suggestions
posted on Brightspace
for more ideas.
Topic
Selection
contains various steps and each group must complete those steps and submit
the final selection on Brightspace. Please see the Topic Selection
(p.10)
form for
guidance.
B. Rough Draft (
1
0 marks
,
1
%
)
–
Due
Jul 11
on
Brightspace
A complete rough draft of your project must be submitted to the appropriate
Brightspace
drop
box by the due date given above. At this point, it is expected that you
have all the
content you will be using in the report. It needs to be in the 4 sections (with
titles) stated below. You will not be marked on professionalism (spelling, grammar, etc.)
and do not need to have a title page. You
r
citations and
endnotes
should be i
n plac
e but
do not yet need to be formatted to proper Chicago style.
It is also okay to go over the
1500 word
s
limit.

Literary Analysis of the Novel Sula by Toni Morrison

Essay Assignment 1: Documented Literary AnalysisYour literary analysis essay will be on the novel Sula by Toni Morrison. You can choose from any of the topics listed below (recommended) or explorefurther topics in the chapter on Sula, pp. X to Yin the book How to Write about Toni Morrison(linked here for your convenience). Your literary analysis should be between2 ½ and3 pages(600 to 750 words), not including the Works Cited page, should be double spaced in Times New Roman 12-pointfont and must include:
•A clearly articulated thesis that states, somewhere in your introduction, the assertion (position, interpretation)that your paper will prove
•An introduction, a minimum of 3 body paragraphs, and a conclusion
•At least two quotes from the novel itself that are integrated into your discussion
•At least two citations of outside sources (such as literary criticism on the novel, preferably from articles fromthe MDC databases)
•Topic sentences that focus the discussion in the body paragraphs•Examples, details, explanations in the body paragraphs that clearly support your thesis•Clear connections between ideas from paragraph to paragraph and within paragraphs
•Proper MLA style format in the heading, in the in-text citations, and in the Works Cited page (see thetemplate for the heading and margins in this lesson) •Works Citedpage includes articles from two sources and from the novel for a minimum of three total listed sources
•Standard usage, grammar, and mechanics IMPORTANT INFORMATION: ➢You will submit your final draft through the Turn-it-in drop box designated for this purpose in the course. Please be aware, that although Turn-it-in does allow for similarities for quotations up to 24% of your paper, any similarity above 24% is considered too high for an original paper and will be flagged as plagiarism.

Choose from the following topics:
1.Analyze the ending of the novel. What are the “circles of sorrow”that Nel experiences? Is the ending pessimistic, optimistic, or something else altogether?
2.Nel and Sula’s friendship is central in the novel. What role does this friendship play in Nel and Sula’s lives and what point is Morrison making about the role of life-long friendshipsin the formation of identity?
3.How do people who areintenselyindividualistic farein the novel? Is it possible to break away from the values of the communityand to be one’s own person? Answer the question with reference to at least two of the novel’s characters.
4.How and by whom is love expressed in the novel? In what ways is the love in the novel a easethe suffering of the characters? How is love not enough to appease the characters in light of their suffering?
5.In what ways are the various characters in the novel alienated from the community? How do they cope with their loneliness, their preoccupations, and other after effects of feeling abandoned?
6.Compare and contrast the journey of self-discovery for twocharacters in the book. Remember to take a position in your thesis that establishes the significance of the comparison and contrast.
7.Contrast Nel’s relationship to her mother and Sula’s interaction with her mother. Remember to take a positionin your thesis that establishes the significance of the contrast.
8.Trace the use of three symbolsin the novel and explain their connection to a theme in the novel.
9.What does Shadrack’s character teach us about the after effects of war and the ways mentally ill people can be ostracized from a community?
10.Although no one has ever joined Shadrack on National Suicide Day, in the chapter titled 1941, much of the town marches toward the tunnel where they have not been able to get workand in their rage, thetryto “kill, as best they could, the tunnel they were forbidden to build” (160). What is the significance of the event at the tunnel and the resulting deaths there

Grief

Grief
After studying Module 7: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following:
Grief: define and describe the physical symptoms, psychological and social responses and its spiritual aspects.
Summarize the types of grief.
Although death is a universal human experience, please specify culture-specific considerations that exist regarding attitudes toward the loss of a loved one, including age (child or older adult) and cause of death.
Submission Instructions:
Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)
All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.
You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date.
Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
Discussion Rubric
Criteria Ratings Points
Identification of Main Issues, Problems, and Concepts
Distinguished – 5 points
Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues, problems, and concepts.
Excellent – 4 points
Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues, problems, and concepts.
Fair – 2 points
Identifies and demonstrate an acceptable understanding of most of issues, problems, and concepts.
Poor – 1 point
Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues, problems, and concepts.
5 points
Use of Citations, Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines
Distinguished – 3 points
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing. High level of APA precision and free of grammar and spelling errors.
Excellent – 2 points
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. Moderate level of APA precision and free of grammar and spelling errors.
Fair – 1 point
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.
Poor – 0 points
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention.
3 points
Response to Posts of Peers
Distinguished – 2 points
Student constructively responded to two other posts and either extended, expanded or provided a rebuttal to each.
Fair – 1 point
Student constructively responded to one other post and either extended, expanded or provided a rebuttal.
Poor – 0 points
Student provided no response to a peer’s post.
2 points
Total Points 10

Should Vaccinations be required for Students to Attend Public School?

In core argument summary, you will include:
1) Introduction that engages the audience and introduces the problem at the heart of your argument
(1 paragraph)
a) “Hook” that engages the audience’s attention
b) Explanation of the problem at the center of your argument
c) Necessary background
2) Position statement (1-2 paragraphs)
a) Your thesis
b) Forecasting passage
3) Summary of opposing views (1-2 paragraphs)
a) Summary of key views differing from writer’s
b) Should be fair and focused on the strongest opposition to your argument
c) Use a conciliatory approach
4) Response to opposing views (2-3 paragraphs)
a) Refutes or concedes to opposing views
b) Shows weakness in opposing views
c) May conced to some strengths
5) Conclusion (1 paragraph)
a) Brings essay to closure
b) Often sums up argument
c) Leaves strong last impression
d) Often calls for action or relates topic to a larger context of issues.
Source Requirements
You will need to incorporate sources into your writing smoothly, using quotations and paraphrasing. Take
care to properly cite all sources according to MLA format.
Each paragraph of your summary should include cited sources embedded in your explanation of your
argument.
• Papers must meet the minimum paragraph and section requirements of the assignment (papers failing to
meet the minimum requirements will be given a failing grade).
• Papers must include FIVE sources deemed scholarly and acceptable. Do not use websites like
Wikipedia, biased news sites, or blogs—these are not acceptable sources (papers failing to incorporate
five sources will be given a failing grade)
• You must demonstrate an ability to cite sources with both of these:
o Attributive tags: Example – According to Smith, “students need to think critically” (37).
o Parenthetical citation: It has been said that “students need to think critically” (Smith 37).

Psychology in Group Dynamics

Throughout this course, you will be examining research and theories that investigate various aspects of group dynamics.

For your final assignment, you will have to prepare a presentation (using Powerpoint, Prezi, etc) on a topic from the course (length 10-12 slides, including at least 5 references).

You will need to summarize key ideas, express concepts clearly, use graphics or figures your points, and support your information with research published in peer-reviewed journals in the past five years.

Your slideshow presentation should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts that are presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic.

Your work should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards.

The Presentation should be 10-12 slides long.

Globalization Assignment nr 2

Explore the impact of organizations like IMF, WTO, World Bank, UN and other NGOs on a developing country. You should discuss a minimum of three programs currently in place and attempt to answer the following:
What does the program do?
How does it work?
Positive and negative impacts?
Beneficiaries other than the developing country?
Influence on the developing country’s government and social policies?
Least Developed Countries
As of 2016, the countries below have “least developed country” membership status under the WTO and received support from other international organizations as well. Please chose one of these as your country of focus for this assignment:

Afghanistan
Angola
Bangladesh
Benin
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Central African Republic
Chad
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Djibouti
Gambia
Guinea
Guinea Bissau
Haiti
Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Lesotho
Liberia
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Mauritania
Mozambique
Myanmar
Nepal
Niger
Rwanda
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Solomon Islands
Tanzania
Togo
Uganda
Vanuatu
Yemen
Zambia
Additional Resources
IMF
Data/Reports
United States and the IMF
WTO Country Pages
World Bank
Data/Reports
USAID NGOs
UN Programs

Family and Culture Welcome Night Script

Family deeply affects child development. As a result, this assignment will focus on ways in which family, culture, and community can influence a child’s learning and development. In addition, you will practice advocating for your students by requesting parental involvement in the classroom and demonstrating the importance of positive, purposeful relationships on child development.

Write a 500-750 word Fall Welcome Night script to parents and guardians that attempts to persuade them to become involved in their child’s learning. Focus on a specific grade level Pre-K-3.

Since this script will be an oral presentation to parents and guardians on welcome night, keep the tone and language appropriate and professional for parents and guardians.

1. Use your researched knowledge of family and environment, specifically culture and community, to establish a connection with parents and demonstrate your advocacy for their child. Identify and/or reference the culture represented in the school community.
2. Describe how familial relationships and environment affect children’s development.
3. Discuss the influence adverse childhood experiences can have on students’ lives and school performance. Provide specific examples of adverse childhood experiences or traumatic experiences that children might face.
4. Recommend two activities and practices families can do outside of school to maximize learning and promote a positive and encouraging environment for their child through healthy academic/learning, social, and physical development.
Support your findings with 2-4 scholarly resources.