Does the main argument of the paper match or answer the research question or thesis statement?

Choose a topic that will allow you to observe and analyze the representation of race and ethnicity in a medium or a genre of your choice. (Medium: print -newspapers or magazines; television, film, music or the Internet; genre: sitcoms, series, reality tv, music videos, etc.) Possible topics could include: a minority/ethnic group portrayal in a television series, or in the news; the portrayal of race or ethnicity in magazine advertisements; or the negative portrayals of race and/or ethnicity in alternative media online (blog, twitter feed, Facebook page, YouTube channel, etc.)
Your analysis should include the impact that media has on racism and consider whether or not media reinforces racism in your communities.
Your discussion must be presented in a 5-7 page double spaced written essay using APA format. Cover page and References pages do not count in the total number of pages. No abstract is needed.
Take a look at the rubric before you begin writing.
Skill
Excellent
Good
Satisfactory
Developing
Unsatisfactory
Argumentation and Analysis
Evidence and Documentation
Structure and Mechanics
Argument and Analysis: Does the paper contain a clear thesis statement or research question?
Does the paper have a clear hypothesis and argument, appropriate for college-level work?
Does the main argument of the paper match or answer the research question or thesis statement?
Are the main argument and key points clear?
Does the paper clearly address the research questions and hypothesis or thesis statement throughout?
Does the paper develop its main points well?
Does the paper address other research in the field to place its argument in conversation with other work?
Does the paper address counterarguments and possible limitations of the research presented in the paper?

Do benefits/services fit with the social problem analysis?

Select the specific type(s) (e.g., hard, credits/vouchers power over decisions). In your evaluation of the benefits and services, discuss stigmatization and two other criteria specific to benefits and services (e.g., trade-offs or political risk). Are the benefits/services adequate, equal, and efficient for the population? Do benefits/services fit with the social problem analysis? Is this the best form of benefit/services for this particular problem.

Do you agree or disagree with your classmates’ posts, or can you offer different insight? Reply to 2 students.

Discussion D: Power and Influence in the Workplace
Welcome to the fourth discussion. In this course you will be introduced to a topic in the discussion. The first week of the module you will write about your initial thoughts after reviewing the resources. The initial post should be at least 300 words.
During the following week you will reply to at least two of your classmates. The replies should be at least 100 words. See the discussion rubric for more details on grading.
Discussions should always be completed prior to “class.” If you are in an online class or an on ground course this is prior to the lesson portion of the week. Are you ready to begin?

1. Complete the following:
Read Chapters 9 and 10 in your Textbook.
2. Initial Post (300 words)
List the eight influence tactics described in chapter 10 in terms of how they are used by students to influence their college instructors. Which influence tactic is applied most often? Which is applied least often? To what extent is each influence tactic considered legitimate behavior or organizational politics?
3. Reply Posts (2 x 150-word posts)
Do you agree or disagree with your classmates’ posts, or can you offer different insight? Reply to 2 students.

Posting requirements:
The discussion runs over a 2-week period, from Monday of Week 1 through Wednesday of Week 2.
Posts made AFTER the end of the second week of each module will not be included in that module’s participation.

Initial posts
Must be 300-words and supported by evidence of wider reading
Must have sources cited in the text as well as in the end reference list
Should include examples where possible
Must be made by 11:59 pm on Wednesday of Week 1.
Initial posts made after this deadline will get a 5-point grade deduction
Reply posts
Must be at least 150-words long
Must be made on two separate days BEFORE end of Wednesday Week 2
Must be substantive and contribute to the ongoing discussion e.g. by asking questions, give examples, include evidence from external sources.

What is Operations Management?

What is Operations Management? This is the introduction to how businesses take over from Marketing when the order is placed and get the product back to the customer, deal with customer service issues and collect the payment.

After viewing the video clips and working through the extended reading, please respond to
the discussion prompt below. You should post your initial response by the date indicated in
the module calendar. Please be sure to reference your sources in appropriate APA
formatting and provide substantive evidence of any claims you make. Where appropriate,
include personal anecdotes, statistics, and references to additional reading or materials.

Evaluate the role IT systems such as MRP and ERP have within an organization’s operations
and analyze how these systems interact with strategic planning.

Links:
https://canmedia.mheducation.ca/college/olcsupport/stevenson/6ce/videos/VidPlayer.php?vid=What_is_Operations_Management

https://www.simplemarketingnow.com/blog/flooring-the-consumer/bid/168520/what-great-brands-do-with-mission-statements-8-examples#airbnb