Develop Research Proposal Review research articles pertaining to your topic or concept to identify what research is already done and what gaps exist within the existing literature. Refine your research plan including specific research questions, methodology, timeline, etc.

Research Proposal :You will engage in developing a research proposal to conduct an empirical research
with/about young children and their families aligned with sociocultural perspective

Step 1: Abstract – Submit a research abstract (250-words limit) with the following information:
• What is the overall topic or concept you wish to research?
• Why are you interested in this research area?
• How does this align with this course focus, and why is it necessary or significant? note that my course about (Sociocultural Approaches to Working with
Children and Families)
from the rubric that it need to focus of self-study is clearly
articulated, and is well situated
in the core discussion about
diversity and/or multicultural
education.
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Step 2: Develop Research Proposal Review research articles pertaining to your topic or concept to identify what research is
already done and what gaps exist within the existing literature. Refine your research
plan including specific research questions, methodology, timeline, etc.

Step 3: Presentation → Prepare a 10-minute multimedia presentation sharing your key research plan.
Step 4: Final Paper → Write up a research proposal (2500-words limit) addressing the following components:
1) Statement of Need – the overarching problem this research is attempting to solve,
and its significance
2) Goals and Objectives – specific aims and research questions this research is
attempting to answer
3) Review of Relevant Literature – findings and gaps from existing literature related to
your research, and summary of conceptual framework or theory guiding this
research
4) Research Activities and Methods – description of research contexts, participants,
data collection and analysis procedures, etc. NOTE: research instruments such as
interview protocols or survey instruments should be provided as Appendices, which
will not count toward the total word limit.
5) Expected Outcomes – new knowledge, contributions, or implications expected from
this research
6) Supplemental Info – (a) Research Timeline outlining total research duration, and key
events and milestones of research; (b) Reference List following APA style.
NOTE: this
will not count toward the total word limit

Identify & describe two (2) key conflicts between Europeans Anglo & Mexicans in Tejas.

part 1
(A) Identify & describe two (2) key conflicts between Europeans Anglo & Mexicans in Tejas. (Pre-Texas Wars) (250 word count minimum)
(B) Tejas was not “won” by the Anglos and it was never given to the US, therefore… Explain and analyze why the term “Annexation” is used in Tejas/Texas vital part of United States history. (150 word count minimum)
part 2
1. Explain how US History has distorted/lied about the role of the “Anglo settlers” by portraying them as heroes and accusing Mexico as being the invaders, even though Mexico opened their doors to them. When referencing the video or book, state “According to the book/video….” as a citation. Only use one citation. (250 word count minimum)

AAA Statement on Race/Body weight/ Rachael Dolezal/”The Third Sex”

Read and Discuss. AAA Statement on Race
American Anthropological Association (the AAA) is the the foremost professional association of Anthropologists in the USA with over 5,000 members.
Assignment:
Read the AAA Statement on Race
Post your 75+ word reply to the following discussion questions:
Why do you think the AAA felt the need to publicize a statement on race? Think of the discussion in the “Invention of Race” as you reply to this question. Why do you think it took until 1998 for the American Anthropological Association to publish a statement on race?
This statement is over 20 years old now. Do you think that this statement needs to be updated? Have our ways of thinking about race changed since this statement was published? Have new concerns arisen around race since this statement was published? Is there anything you would delete from or add to this statement?
Read and Discuss. Body weight
Purpose: To think about the ways that society influences the way that you think and alter your body.
Assignment: Read the article, respond to the questions and a peer.
#1) Read the article that is excerpted below.—- The World Hates Fat People
#2) A substantive discussion post. Use these questions to get you thinking:
Given what you know about how people perceive and interpret bodies in a social context, do you feel that public health efforts to promote a “healthy weight” are helpful are harmful to people who are trying to lose weight.
Do you feel American values of weight and the body have been exported to other countries? What impact has that had on those communities?
Is it possible that Americans will alter their views about weight? What will it take for us to be more accepting of ourselves and others?
#3) Reply to one peer with a substantive comment.

Think and Discuss. Rachael Dolezal
Purpose: To think about the cultural and biological aspects of race, and to consider Dolezal’s perspective that race can be transcended.
Assignment: Respond to these questions below by sharing your opinion in the format of a paragraph (3-5 sentences). Then respond to one peer comment. To learn more about Dolezal, see links below.

Watch and Respond. “The Third Sex”
Purpose: Watch this film to see and understand various different form of gender around the world.
Assignment: Watch the film and answer the questions below.
What is the difference between sex and gender?
What role does gender play in the social and religious organization of societies? Think about the example of the Hijra – how do their beliefs help explain their experience as neither men nor women?
Are the Sworn Virgins of Albania a true “Third Gender”? If so, what attributes make them so? If not, why not?

Writing Memo

Prompt:
The memo must briefly and concisely summarize the arguments within a debate.
You can decide which debate to discuss (there are usually a few different debates within a set of readings). You do not need to summarize all the readings. Rather, the memo should discuss the logical (in)consistencies of these arguments; presents empirical evidence to contradict or support a theory or set of arguments and uncover the practical implications of this analysis.
The memo should introduce the following:
debate
elaborate on several analytical points
discuss specific cases
teasing out policy implications
raise both an analytical and empirical question for further exploration.

Reading:

Kahn, H. (1985). Thinking about the Unthinkable in the 1980s.

Waltz, K. N. (1979). Anarchic orders and balances of power (Links to an external site.). In Theory of international politics Kenneth N. Waltz (January 1, 1979) paperback (Chapter 6)

Rosato, S. (2015). The Inscrutable Intentions of Great Powers (Links to an external site.). International Security, 39(3), 48–88.

Morgenthau, H. J. (1978). Six principles of political realism (Links to an external site.)

Mearsheimer, J. J. (2021). The tragedy of great power politics (updated edition) (Links to an external site.) (Chapters 1 – 2)

Consider the opportunity for civil discourse (the concept of being able listen for understanding) on diverse teams. Please see Instructions

Consider the opportunity for civil discourse (the concept of being able listen for understanding) on diverse teams. From a leadership perspective, discuss how you can facilitate interactions about diversity, inclusion, and equity among peers and those under your supervision without discounting the perspective of others. Provide a specific example to support your response.

Corporate Finance Application

Option #1: Corporate
Finance Application
Part A: Ratio Analysis (Week 3
Milestone)
Attached are the financial
statements for Smith Company, Inc. Use the financial statements to calculate
the attached ratios. Write a couple sentences interpreting the ratio.
·
Calculate and interpret the following debt ratios: debt ratio,
debt-equity ratio, and times interest earned.
·
Calculate and interpret the following profitability ratios:
operating profit margin, net profit margin, return on assets, and return on
equity.
Part B: Require Return for
Capital Funding (Week 5 Milestone)
Suppose that Smith Company is
considering a new project. They are trying to determine the required rate of
return for their debt and equity holders. See the information below:
·
A 7.5% percent annual coupon bond with 20 years to maturity,
selling for 104 percent of par. The bonds make semiannual payments. What is the
before tax cost of debt? If the tax rate is 40%, what is the after-tax cost of
debt?
·
The firm’s beta is 1.2. The risk-free rate is 4.0% and the
expected market return is 9%. What is the cost of equity using CAPM?
Part C: WACC and Capital
Budgeting
·
Calculate the firm’s WACC (using 2018 numbers). (You will need
to collect information on the long-term debt and common stock equity from the
Balance Sheet. The firm has no preferred stock).
·
Use the WACC to calculate NPV and evaluate IRR for proposed
capital budgeting projects. Assume the projects are mutually exclusive and the
firm has the money available to fund the project.
Part D: Analysis
·
You will must offer suggests to a senior financial manager and
CFO on the proposed projects. Be sure to include a discussion of external
funding and where it should come from if necessary and which project the firm
should undertake. Prepare a presentation, a minimum of one slide for each part,
summarizing your results. You should submit either an Excel or Word document
showing your work for each part.
Content: Demonstrates strong
or adequate knowledge of the selected topic; Includes a SWOT analysis and
explanation of results, and correctly represents knowledge from the required 3
peer-reviewed sources to support conclusions.
Requirements: The portfolio
includes all of the required components as specified in the assignment; length
of paper (9-12 pages) or number of slides (18-21 slides and speaker’s
notes); review and critique of three journal articles in Section I.
Reference requirements: Cites
and integrates at least 9 credible sources.

Colonialism and Scriptural Authority and Theological Interpretation Essay

At least 500 words
Must include at least 3 citations in current APA format. You can use just textbook or scholorly articles and the Bible are also accepted as resources.
Prompt:

Essay: Colonialism and
Scriptural Authority and Theological Interpretation Assignment (Choose 1 of the 2 prompts below on which to comment.)
Colonialism
The Colonialist model ostensibly recognizes the value of psychology,
but it does not typically result in deep engagement with the findings or
methods of psychology. How might this be applied to a topic such as eating
disorders or depression? What would be some of the advantages and disadvantages
of this approach?
Scriptural Authority and Theological Interpretation
Entwistle distinguishes between scriptural authority and theological
interpretation. Do you agree? Why might this distinction be important? Support
your view with an example.

Describe how Driving While Intoxicated affects the community

ANSWER EACH QUESTION WITH 3 COMPLETE PAGES, NO COVER PAGE NO TITLE PAGE.
· Describe how shoplifting affects the community
· How does Community Service benefit the Community
Service worker as well as the community?
· Describe how Driving While Intoxicated affects
the community
· Describe the importance of AA/NA for those who
are recovering from addiction
· If you could create a charitable organization,
what would it be and who would it help?
· What are the characteristics of a positive role
model/mentor and why?
· If you were placed in a role as an “Educator”
for a week, what would you teach and why?
· What motivates you to do positive things for
yourself and others?
· “Random Acts of Kindness” – Have you ever helped
someone you didn’t know without being asked to do so? If yes, what was it? If
you were the recipient, share your story. If no, then what type of action would
you see yourself doing for someone that needed help?
· What steps are you taking to remain healthy?
What can you do to improve it?
· Where do you think is the best place to vacation
at, and why?
· What movie is your favorite to watch of all
times and what?
· If you suddenly became CEO of your own company,
what type of business would it be and describe the work environment.
· If you had unlimited resources to help 3 people
in your life, what would you do to help them and whY

The purpose of this assignment is to reflect on personal and professional development and specify an individual plan for achieving leadership objectives.

he purpose of this assignment is to reflect on personal and professional development and specify an individual plan for achieving leadership objectives.
Use the “Professional Development Plan” worksheet to complete the assignment. (Attached)
Reference your Essential Leadership Competencies assignment (attached)