Write a three-to-four page visual analysis of ONE of these two contemporary landscape pictures from 2013:

Visual analysis: A visual analysis or formal analysis is an examination of a work of art
that explores the meaning of the work and analyzes how that meaning is conveyed in
terms of the work’s visual components including composition (how the elements of the
work are put together), style (the use of color, line, form and shape), media (what
materials are used? Why is it made from these materials? How do these materials affect
the image?), the subject (here landscape), the size, how does it communicate with the
viewer? Your goal is to use visual evidence and your general knowledge of Chinese art to
explain what the work might mean. The paper should be more than a detailed description
of your object, it should say how choices in scale, composition, color, patterns, shapes,
line, movement, sound, etc., create a certain kind of image with particular meanings: use
your observations to explain to the reader what you think the work is about. Again: your
paper should be more than a description – you should be framing an argument on what
the work is about and support that argument with specific observations about the piece.
Your paper thus should have a clear thesis and every paragraph of your paper should
support that thesis from different angles, i.e. you should have an argument. Your paper
should be organized as a logical whole centered on this thesis and argument.

Begin by choosing the landscape that intrigues you the most. In this case, these are
contemporary landscapes that explore new ideas of Chinese landscape (we will start
discussing landscape in week five and six). How does Zheng Chongbin or Yang
Yongliang examine or refer to the idea of landscape, and the idea of tradition?

To think about these questions, expect to spend some time looking. Take careful, detailed
notes about your picture and think about how and why the work inspires a particular
response from you and how this serves the work’s message (or what you think its
meaning to be). Consider how each visual aspect of the work creates meaning. Think
about the choices the artist has made in terms of shapes, texture, lines, silhouette,
patterns, motifs, light, and how these different things relate to each other, and how all of
these make up the work’s meaning and impact. Make a sketch – a sketch is useful in
gaining a better understanding of the work, especially its composition.

For an example of a formal analysis paper, please see the pdf on the class website,
“Formal Analysis and Style” which also explains what a formal analysis is.

After reading Corey chapter 4 last week and Corey chapter 5 this week, take the Holmes-Rahe Stress Inventory. Discuss your score in this week’s reflection assignment. What stressors account for your score? Are they work, relationship, or life related? What are some of the impacts this stress may have on your health and wellness? After taking the inventory, try the 5 minute meditation listed in this week’s module. Do you think a consistent meditation practice could help mitigate the negative impacts of stress in your life? Why or why not? Cite at least 2 other resources (i.e., articles, websites, etc.) in your response.

Holmes- Rahe Stress Inventory

After reading Corey chapter 4 last week and Corey chapter 5 this week, take the Holmes-Rahe Stress Inventory. Discuss your score in this week’s reflection assignment. What stressors account for your score? Are they work, relationship, or life related? What are some of the impacts this stress may have on your health and wellness? After taking the inventory, try the 5 minute meditation listed in this week’s module. Do you think a consistent meditation practice could help mitigate the negative impacts of stress in your life? Why or why not? Cite at least 2 other resources (i.e., articles, websites, etc.) in your response.

Measuring the economy performance

Measuring the Economy’s Performance
For this assignment, you should use the information in the textbook and the information found on the official government website: www.bea.gov/index.htm
Based on the information contained in the textbook and on the Web site above, answer the following questions:
What does gross domestic product (GDP) tell us? How did GDP change from 2008? What caused these changes? What is real GDP? What was real GDP in 2008 and has it changed since 2008?
What was national income (NI) for 2008? What does national income tell us? What is the difference between GDP and NI? How has NI changed since 2008? What caused these changes?
What was disposable income (DI) for 2009? What does disposable income consist of? How did DI change from 2008? What caused these changes?
Does GDP measure the well-being of society? Why or why not?
What was GDP in 2008 (sometimes called GSP) for your state? How does your state rate when compared to other states?

Public Health Topic Submission

In Health 101, you will demonstrate the use of basic epidemiological methods, such as the analysis of rates, and the definition of cases, population at risk, risk, incidence, prevalence, morbidity and mortality. In addition, you will outline strategies for prevention, detection and control of infectious and chronic disease.
Keeping this in mind, submit a one page public health topic paper of a public health issue in your community that interest you.
Health 101 Section 16418 Public Health Topic Sample Submission Outline
Note: Your submission must be in narrative format.
INTRODUCTION
State your topic (example: Adolescents and Sexually Transmitted Infections)
Provide a general description of the public health issue affecting your community (example: adolescents 15-24 years of age account for more than 50% of all new sexually transmitted infections)
State the type of essay Persuasive or Comparative (example: Persuasive Essay on school-based health centers to offer timely treatment of sexually transmitted diseases)
DISCUSSION
Clearly define one current public health issue (example: increased incidence of sexually transmitted infections among adolescents)
Clearly define three plausible underlying causes of the public health issue in your community (example: lack of timely treatment of sexually transmitted infections in adolescents, access to care and lack of partner treatment)
Discuss the impact to Adolescents (example: Adolescents face the risk of chronic pelvic pain, ectopic pregnancy and infertility)
CONCLUSION
Clearly Summarize your public health issue and the underlying causes of the public health issue.
REFERENCES
Clearly provide at least two peer-reviewed references in addition to the textbook that you intend to cite.
References should reinforce the current literature on your public health topic and why you are comparing or persuading your readers to understand the implications of your research.
Your references should not be greater than five (5) years old.
Use APA Writing Style for your topic paper and to list your references
PAPER FORMAT
Type your submission in a Word document.
Enter these settings: 1-Page, Double Spaced, 12-point font, with 1” margins
Write at least a 100 – 200 words.
Copy and paste text entry in this submission.

Policy and Ethical Case Study

Your assignment is to review Driver-less Technology (Autonomous Vehicles) articles, reports, policy overviews, and videos, and determine whether or not there are possible ethical or legal implications and information technology policy issues in the context using this technology. Following your review of the resources, write an analysis of possible ethical, legal, and information technology policy issues that includes all of the 10 resources listed below. DO NOT include any other outside resource.
Details
Watch the TED-Ed video about self-driving cars by Patrick Lim (“The Case”):
https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-ethical-dilemma-of-self-driving-cars-patrick-lin (Links to an external site.)
Read the Brookings Institute articles about autonomous vehicles:
https://www.brookings.edu/blog/techtank/2016/09/20/new-paper-examines-the-promise-and-policy-of-driverless-cars/ (Links to an external site.)
https://www.brookings.edu/research/products-liability-and-driverless-cars-issues-and-guiding-principles-for-legislation/ (Links to an external site.)
https://www.brookings.edu/blog/techtank/2017/01/30/semi-autonomous-vehicles-must-watch-the-road-and-the-driver/ (Links to an external site.)
Read the following articles about this technology:
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/when-it-comes-to-safety-autonomous-cars-are-still-teen-drivers1/ (Links to an external site.)
https://spectrum.ieee.org/cars-that-think/transportation/self-driving/california-gives-the-green-light-to-selfdriving-cars (Links to an external site.)
https://spectrum.ieee.org/transportation/self-driving/selfdriving-cars-have-a-bicycle-problem (Links to an external site.)
Review the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Overview
https://www.nhtsa.gov/technology-innovation/automated-vehicles-safety (Links to an external site.)
Read the ACM article about algorithmic bias
https://techpolicy.acm.org/?p=6302 (Links to an external site.)
Note: if you are not able to access the link above, you may use the following:
https://www.acm.org/articles/bulletins/2017/january/usacm-statement-algorithmic-accountability (Links to an external site.)
Watch the TED-Ed video about algorithmic bias
https://www.ted.com/talks/eli_pariser_beware_online_filter_bubbles/transcript (Links to an external site.)
Write an analysis of Driver-less Technology (Automated Vehicles) using the 10 resources above
APA 7 Student format is required throughout the essay: Example link (Links to an external site.)
Suggested Essay Length: 1750-2500 words plus an APA 7 Student format reference page.
*Tip* Use the Scoring Rubric below to help structure your paper
*If you have questions about this assignment, please contact María Feliciano (Teaching Assistant) via email (felicianom@usf.edu). You can also always contact the USF Writing Studio (Links to an external site.) to read over full drafts*
Scoring Rubric
Points (10)
Intro Paragraph — Describe the issue of self-driving cars as it is depicted in the TED-Ed video by Patrick Lim (“The Case”). Provide an overview of all of the resources provided in the assignment page and how these resources relate to the content of the video
2
Body Paragraphs — Provide (1) your ideas regarding possible ethical, legal, and/or IT policy implications regarding this technology, especially in the context of computing practice and your responsibilities if you were a computing professional, OR (2) your ideas about an alternative viewpoint, that is, there are no possible ethical, legal concerns or policy implications regarding this technology, OR (3) your ideas on another viewpoint you may have.
2
Body Paragraphs
If you do perceive ethical, legal and/or policy concerns with this technology describe your reasons for this position and ideas for addressing those concerns. Explain how your recommendations might be implemented and/or your ideas about the future of this technology.
If you do not perceive any ethical, legal and/or policy concerns with this technology describe your reasons for this position and ideas about the future of this technology.
2
Body Paragraphs Use analysis of ALL the resources provided to support your ideas.
2
Conclusion Summarize the ideas and/or implications concluded/learned/observed through your analysis.
1
Adhere to formatting and structuring guidelines, including…
· APA 7 Student format ( ex. title page, page number in header, double-space, etc.)
· a reference page
· Introductory, body, and conclusion paragraphs
· MS .doc or .docx file
· Limited spelling and grammar errors
· 12-point font
Each major error is worth .25 of a point.

Hypothesis Testing: Case Problem PAR Inc.

See attached for data and number information

Formulate and present the rationale for a hypothesis test that Par Inc. could use to compare the driving distances of the current and new golf balls.
Analyze the data to provide the hypothesis testing conclusion.
What is the p-value for your test?
What is your recommendation for Par, Inc.?
Provide descriptive statistical summaries of the data for each model.
Explain what the 95% confidence interval is for the population mean driving distance of each model.
Explain what the 95% confidence interval is for the difference between the means of the two populations.
Why is there a need for a larger sample size and more testing with the golf balls?

Marketing proposal

The digital marketing proposal should reflect your digital marketing recommendations based on the client RFP. Each person should submit a slide presentation (PPT or PDF) that conveys their full digital marketing proposal. Keep it concise and follow the outline below. Extra details and/or supporting ideas can be included in an Appendix if not central to your recommendation.
I. Introduction
II. The Sharsheret/Publisher Partnership
a. Outline the client’s marketing goals and objectives (to demonstrate that you understand them, based on the RFP and any additional research).
b. Provide a relevant overview of your publisher (why pick Google/Meta?) including key sites/apps within its portfolio, key products, demographics, awards, competitive strengths, etc. that this client would care about.
c. Create a persona(s) that represents your target audience segment(s) your program will focus on, and why.
d. Clearly explain the “fit” between your publisher and what the client is looking to achieve; convince the client that you are the best publisher to work with on this campaign.
III. Campaign Proposal: Awareness-Building Elements
a. Develop and describe 1 big, integrated idea (can include paid, owned and/or earned media) for promoting awareness of the issue and the Sharsheret brand through high-impact media on your publisher’s portfolio of site(s). Include rough mock-ups and screenshots, where possible, to illustrate your ideas
b. Provide the rationale for your idea. Explain how your recommendation helps the client achieve its awareness-building goals.
c. Describe the targeting parameters and schedule for the placement (who are you looking to reach?), the performance metrics, and how you will know that it has succeeded in achieving its brand awarenessbuilding.
d. Describe the messaging you would recommend, given the media elements and target audience(s) you are recommending. (You don’t need to write specific copy; just indicate the core message you’d like to convey in these placements.)
e. Describe any new landing page(s) you’d like to create as part of this campaign, and/or whether the existing Sharsheret website will work for this part of the campaign (if so, specify the page you would link to).
f. Recommend specific device selection here – desktop/laptop, tablets, mobile phones, some combination, all, etc.
IV. Educational/Informational Elements
a. Select and describe 2 different digital media ideas (paid, owned, and/or earned) from your publisher’s portfolio of sites and products that send visitors to the Sharsheret website to learn more about the issues, risks, and treatments related to genetic breast and ovarian cancer.
b. Describe the targeting parameters and schedule for each placement (who are you looking to reach with these placements?), the performance metrics for each placement, and how you will know that it has succeeded in achieving its educational goals.
c. Describe the messaging you would recommend, given the media elements and target audience(s) you are recommending. (You don’t need to write specific copy; just indicate the core message you’d like to convey in these placements.)
d. Describe any new landing pages you’d like to create as part of this campaign, and/or whether the existing Sharsheret website will work for this part of the campaign (if so, specify the pages you would link to).
e. Recommend specific device selection here – desktop/laptop, tablets, mobile phones, some combination, all, etc.
V. Action-Oriented Elements
a. Select and describe 1 digital media idea (paid, owned, and/or earned) from your publisher’s portfolio of sites and products that connect as closely as possible to activating a target audience member to Have The Talk™ with their family members. This will likely be measured by downloads of related resource materials but may include new ways to measure that you develop as part of your recommendation.
b. Describe the targeting parameters and schedule for the placement (who are you looking to reach?), the performance metrics, and how you will know that it has succeeded in achieving its action-oriented goals.
c. Describe the messaging you would recommend, given the media elements and target audience(s) you are recommending. (You don’t need to write specific copy; just indicate the core message you’d like to convey in these placements.)
d. Describe any new landing page(s) you’d like to create as part of this campaign, and/or whether the existing Sharsheret website will work for this part of the campaign (if so, specify the page you would link to).
e. Recommend specific device selection here – desktop/laptop, tablets, mobile phones, some combination, all, etc.
VI. Summary & Next Steps
a. Summarize how the 3 different campaign elements (Awareness Building, Educational, and Action-Oriented recommendations) will work together to achieve client’s goals.
b. Provide an integrated calendar that combines the three different campaign elements, per the client’s desired campaign schedule and your timing rational within that schedule.
c. Anything else you want to add about next steps in working with you. Be sure to address all of the items and considerations included in the RFP and on the grading rubric.
VII. Appendix (optional)
a. Additional screenshots / mockups / supporting ideas that did not fit into your core recommendation.

Advocating Business Ethics

For this essay project, research how ethical business behavior is applied in disciplines represented by classes completed in the MBA program. Focus on quality research published within the past 2 years. Articles from the library databases are a good choice. Write ¾ of a page of fully research-supported content for each discipline:
· Management and Organizational Behavior (MGT501)
· Business Analytics and Decision Making (BUS520)
· Managerial Economics (BUS530)
· Accounting for Decision Making (ACC501)
· Strategic Corporate Finance (FIN501)
· Strategic Marketing (MKT501)
Three-quarters of a page for each, 4½ pages total. Research required.
Overall Ethical Strategy
· Formulate connections between all of the areas covered which may be applied to an overall Managerial Strategy for an ethical organization. (½ page). Research required.

Global Health Care Systems

Based on this article and the lectures from previous weeks, please respond the following (at least 200 words):
What are some of the challenges you may encounter when comparing health systems around the world? Briefly summarize the article and explain one challenge fully by making use of examples.
How does the evidence show you can overcome these challenges?

In one paragraph, explain your final thought about the profit potential of the industry.

Please read (and watch) the following items first:
Chapter 3: Evaluating External Environment
Porter’s Five Forces
Then read this case:
A Rose by any Other Name
Now prepare your write-up based on the following requirements: Your write-up must contain 5 sections:
Summary
In one paragraph describe the company and its industry.
Your analysis
Use Porter’s Five Forces analysis and explain the attractiveness of the industry.
Write about each force in a separate paragraph
You may not be able to find all information you need in the case. You should search on the internet to find the required information and support your argument. You can find some information here: Paper Bag & Disposable Plastic Product Wholesaling in the US
Your recommendation
In one paragraph, explain your final thought about the profit potential of the industry.
Describe what you think Rose Partyware should do:
Should Tom Create a premium brand and invest in its development? OR
Choose the private-label option?
You need to clearly explain why? It’s where you connect your Five Forces analysis to your recommendation to Tom.
Appendix
Use the Industry Analysis Worksheet to justify the strength of each force. Be sure to mention the strength and direction of each force.
References
Please cite the external resources only. Citation of The Textbook, Videos in D2L, the Case Study itself, or extra files attached to the case is not required.
Best Practices in Completing Writing Assignments
There are three sets of criteria on which students are graded. Earning the highest number of points within each section of the writing assignments requires following these best practices:
Content (50%)
Content that relates to the required/recommended course material is accurate.
Questions are thoroughly answered, and content is appropriate for the topic of inquiry.
Content that indicates knowledge gained and potential for knowledge/skills to influence future thoughts/behavior is adequately linked to course materials (including any material brought into the course by a student). When required, citations are provided.
To support your argument, you need to cite at least two directly relevant and reputable external sources
The Textbook, Videos in D2L, the Case Study itself, or extra files attached to the case do not count as external resources.
Use a standard reference format. Do not simply copy and paste website addresses (although those should be included if appropriate).
For sources, consult business media (Wall Street Journal), academic journals (Academy of Management Journal, Journal of International Business, etc.), and practitioner journals (Forbes). Your sources should be articles from academic, peer-reviewed journals. (If you are not sure what keywords or combination of keywords to use, ask; Google Scholar will be helpful.)
Reflection (30%)
Answers indicate a high level of reflection and insight on the topic.
Critical thinking is evident.
A strong desire to reflect on topics is evident.
Organization & Mechanics (20%)
Writing is fluent and lively.
All answers are presented in a professional manner: using appropriate grammar, sentence structure, and spelling.
All ideas/thoughts are well communicated. Answers to all questions are concise/to the point.
Engages in a high-quality Internet search (when applicable).
You must follow the MLA Formatting.
Anything other than MLA formatting will NOT be graded.
You MUST use a heading for each section.
Under no circumstances, should the write-up (excluding the Appendix) exceed FIVEpages.
The Appendix does not count against the page limit. You can use the appendix to provide additional details on frameworks used in your analysis. So, for example, if you wanted to incorporate the national cultural dimension comparison chart or cite outside resources, you are encouraged to do so as an appendix to your main submission which will not count against the page limit.