Identify an organizational issue and complete a needs assessment of this workplace issue in terms of concepts learned throughout the BS/IOP program.

Assignment Question

Resource: Ch. 11, p. 176 of Flawless Consulting Block (2011) states, “The option is to involve the whole client system much more directly in redefining the problem, naming a desired future, outlining alternative actions, and deciding how to proceed.

Many consultants and support people have adopted the whole-system approach and redefined their role to be one of convening people to collectively develop a change strategy” (p. 176).

Block introduces his concept of a whole-system discovery process which can be used in a workplace evaluation.

Evaluate your Walmart. Identify an organizational issue and complete a needs assessment of this workplace issue in terms of concepts learned throughout the BS/IOP program.

Apply strategies for performance improvement related to the following: Leadership style Organizational culture Mission, vision, and values alignment System of management Decision making Motivational techniques Employee morale Ethics Communication and feedback Create a presentation detailing your workplace evaluation. Include a minimum of two sources. Format your presentation consistent with APA guidelines.

What health care technology is involved in the situation? What moral guidelines for using that kind of healthcare technology should be used there? Explore such guidelines also using utilitarianism, Kantian deontology, ethical egoism, or social contract ethics.

Develop, in detail, a situation in which a health care worker might be confronted with ethical problems related to patients and prescription drug use OR patients in a state of poverty. Your scenario must be original to you and this assignment. It cannot be from the discussion boards in this class or any other previous forum. Articulate (and then assess) the ethical solutions that can found using “care” (care-based ethics) and “rights” ethics to those problems. Assessment must ask if the solutions are flawed, practicable, persuasive, etc. What health care technology is involved in the situation? What moral guidelines for using that kind of healthcare technology should be used there? Explore such guidelines also using utilitarianism, Kantian deontology, ethical egoism, or social contract ethics. Say how social technologies such as blogs, crowdfunding, online encyclopedias can be used in either case. What moral guidelines for using that kind of healthcare technology should be used there?

Develop such guidelines also using utilitarianism, Kantian deontology, ethical egoism, or social contract ethics. You should not be using any text you used in a discussion board or assignment for this class or any previous class. Cite the textbook and incorporate outside sources, including citations.

Requirements Length: 2-3 pages (not including title page or references page) 1-inch margins Double spaced 12-point Times New Roman font Title page References page (minimum of 2 scholarly sources)

Develop, in detail, a situation in which a health care worker might be confronted with ethical problems related to patients and prescription drug use OR patients in a state of poverty. Your scenario must be original to you and this assignment. It cannot be from the discussion boards in this class or any other previous forum.

Articulate (and then assess) the ethical solutions that can found using “care” (care-based ethics) and “rights” ethics to those problems. Assessment must ask if the solutions are flawed, practicable, persuasive, etc.

What health care technology is involved in the situation? What moral guidelines for using that kind of healthcare technology should be used there? Explore such guidelines also using utilitarianism, Kantian deontology, ethical egoism, or social contract ethics.

Say how social technologies such as blogs, crowdfunding, online encyclopedias can be used in either case. What moral guidelines for using that kind of healthcare technology should be used there? Develop such guidelines also using utilitarianism, Kantian deontology, ethical egoism, or social contract ethics.

You should not be using any text you used in a discussion board or assignment for this class or any previous class. Cite the textbook and incorporate outside sources, including citations. Requirements Length: 2-3 pages (not including title page or references page) 1-inch margins Double spaced 12-point Times New Roman font Title page References page (minimum of 2 scholarly sources)

When and why did a substantial number of the Ethnic Group come to America? Where did they settle in the United States and Why in that particular area? What distinguishes the group from other ethnic groups?

Assignment Question

A) When and why did a substantial number of the Ethnic Group come to America?

B) Where did they settle in the United States and Why in that particular area?

C) What distinguishes the group from other ethnic groups?

D) How well has the ethnic group integrated into American life and to what extent have they tried to keep their own identity?

E) How has the indigenous population of America accepted this particular Ethnic Group?

One of your sources should be a book on the topic. You must have a Title Page and bibliography of all sources used. You must have a Title Page and bibliography of all sources used. You must use notations when quoting or paraphrasing.

Do you ask an interesting question that doesn’t have an obvious answer? Do you use textual evidence, and explicit analysis of that evidence, to try and answer the question?

ESSAY TOPIC: Discuss Platonov’s style and his use of irony in “Doubting Makar.” What effect does it achieve?

Instructions: Write a well-organized essay of 4 (double-spaced, 12-point font) in which you (a) concisely formulate your inquiry; (b) using your close-reading skills, analyze the portions of the text that is relevant to your topic (this is your “textual evidence”); and (c) draw a logical and illuminating conclusion that gives your readers a new perspective on the text(s) you have analyzed.

The qualities I will look for in the essay are the following: Do you ask an interesting question that doesn’t have an obvious answer? Do you use textual evidence, and explicit analysis of that evidence, to try and answer the question? Are your ideas logically organized and developed? Is the logic of your transitions (from sentence to sentence, and from paragraph to paragraph) made clear to the reader? Do you express your thoughts in clear, concise, grammatical English prose?

Explore the relationship between aestheticism and morality in the novel. How does Wilde portray the aesthetic movement’s influence on Victorian society and individual morality?

Assignment Overview This assignment requires you to write a research-based essay on Oscar Wilde’s “The Picture of Dorian Gray,” using both the novel and the film adaptation we watched in class as primary sources. Your essay should explore a specific aspect of the novel, its adaptation, or a comparison of both, supported by analysis and interpretation drawn from a minimum of five credible academic secondary sources.

Essay Topic Aestheticism and Morality: Explore the relationship between aestheticism and morality in the novel. How does Wilde portray the aesthetic movement’s influence on Victorian society and individual morality?

Essay Requirements Length: The essay should be 1500 words long (excluding works cited page), double-spaced, in 12-point Times New Roman font. Format: Follow MLA style for formatting, in-text citations, and the works cited page.

Sources: A minimum of five academic secondary sources is required. These may include peer-reviewed journal articles, scholarly books, and credible academic websites. Primary sources (the novel and film) should be used to support your argument but do not count towards the five-source minimum.

Thesis Statement: Your essay must have a clear, concise thesis statement that presents your argument. Organization: Structure your essay with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. Use topic sentences to introduce the main idea of each paragraph. USE OF AI WRITING TOOLS IS PROHIBITED AND WILL RESULT IN A GRADE OF “0” POINTS

Analysis: Provide a detailed analysis of the text(s). Your essay should go beyond summary to offer an insightful argument supported by evidence from both primary and secondary sources.

Originality: Your essay should reflect your original thoughts and interpretations. Avoid plagiarism by properly citing all sources.

Submission Due Date: Monday, Dec 11– 12:00 p.m. Format: Submit your essay in a Microsoft Word Document via Canvas. Late Policy: No Late Submissions will be accepted

Grading Criteria: Your essay will be evaluated based on the clarity and strength of your thesis, the depth and originality of your analysis, the effective use of secondary sources, organization, adherence to MLA style, and writing mechanics. This assignment is an opportunity to deeply engage with “The Picture of Dorian Gray” and to develop your analytical writing skills. Choose a topic that interests you and approach it with a critical and inquisitive mindset.

Explore how diverse representation in the arts can challenge existing stereotypes, empower historically marginalized communities and groups, and promote inclusivity.

In your last short writing assignment, please write at least a two-page essay, where you discuss the importance of representation/diversity in the arts and its impact on individuals and society (American or global).

Explore how diverse representation in the arts can challenge existing stereotypes, empower historically marginalized communities and groups, and promote inclusivity.

Provide examples from at least one art form such as film, photography, or visual arts to show the significance of representation and its potential to shape cultural narratives.

End your essay by writing at least one paragraph that considers the role of artists*, audiences (American or global), and institutions (such as film/TV studios or networks like Hulu and Netflix) in promoting and establishing diverse representation and explain the potential benefits and challenges of striving for greater inclusivity in the arts.

*NOTE: When I say artists here, I am not talking specifically about BIPOC or LGBTQIA+ persons per se; I am talking about Caucasian artists that have benefited from the privilege that comes from being a part of the accepted, historically-dominant culture. Also, do understand that there is no “blame game” going on here between cultures.

As writers and scholars, we have to recognize the challenges of the world we live in as well as not to place undue burden on artists of color or the LGBTQIA+ (or both simultaneously) community to be responsible for carrying the full load of representation or diversity in the arts.

For more information on this, please see articles on racial battle fatigueLinks to an external site. and tokenismLinks to an external site.

why the reader should think that this moral understanding morality in general and this moral issue in particular. o might the author respond to your objection/criticism? you argument/response?

Writing Assignment #2 PHI Assignment (Detailed guidelines on next page.) Purpose – – Audience: respective moral issue, but does not have any knowledge of the respective essay or philosophical argument. principles, premises, conclusions, with the respective argument. Format – – Reformist Argument is – – – – Failure to meet these standards may result in deducted points. Length Requirement – assignment will be graded on the quality of your explanations and arguments. – Value Due Dates – – You are encouraged to meet with me office Detailed guidelines on next page… Detailed – o o o o o o o – o ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ – explain o o argument? Be sure to clearly and thoroughly explain the own words o Explain the meaning and significance of these aspects of the argument. o – objection/criticism against the argument and thoroughly explain o for the argument being made? misguided, unsatisfactory, etc.? for the author to overcome? ▪ an objection to the author’s response. In other words, you can provide an argument that shows that the author’s response to the considered objection is ▪ raised in an opposing essay that we covered in class, then you will not be eligible to earn the full points for this section of the assignment. You can, however, raise an objection that builds new to an objection raised in an opposing essay. o this moral moral issue in particular. ▪ you must relate your overall criticism to discussed in class. ▪ why the reader should think that this moral understanding morality in general and this moral issue in particular. o might the author respond to your objection/criticism? you argument/response?

Demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of the research field Justify the choice of research topic Justify the original contribution your research is likely to make.

Introduction: Background to the research topic and why you have chosen it The specific problem/s or question/s the study will address The research aims and objectives and any hypotheses or research propositions Expected contribution to scholarship/knowledge (applied and/or theoretical). Literature: Review important literature relating to your proposed topic. Within this you should use the literature to: Demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of the research field Justify the choice of research topic Justify the original contribution your research is likely to make. For example, highlight the gap in current knowledge you intend to fill. Methodology: What type of data (qualitative/quantitative/both), material or resources the study will use and how you will gather them How you will analyse the data/material once they have been collected Ethical considerations that are likely to be involved in the study Justification for your choice of methodology/ies. Plan and timetable: Provide a realistic proposed work plan and timetable. Rferences: The proposal should be referenced correctly with all sources acknowledged and included in a list of references.(harvard style ref) Figures and tables need to be sited and listed on a list.

The skills required in the successful completion of this assignment are the concluding step in the GMC ENG 101/ENG 102 sequence, effectively displaying your skills as a writer, researcher, and critical thinker.

Purpose: The research paper assignment for this course is due at the end of week 7. The skills required in the successful completion of this assignment are the concluding step in the GMC ENG 101/ENG 102 sequence, effectively displaying your skills as a writer, researcher, and critical thinker. Research Paper Instructions: Your research paper should be an argumentative essay that makes a specific claim about some aspects) of 2-3 of the literary works assigned in class. The claim should incorporate some specific school of literary theory discussed in class. Support this claim and argument in a coherent, developed, and organized essay of at least 1200-1500 words minimum (not counting the works cited page) and must also successfully use at least 3 critical secondary sources accessed through the relevant GMC Library databases. The bulleted list below provides general options for paper topics. The entirety of the class reading assignments can be found in the Course Syllabus, under “Course Schedule.” The list below provides general options for paper topics: • A topic focusing on multiple texts (but no more than 2) by different authors. At least one of these texts must come from class-assigned literature. • A topic focusing on multiple texts (but no more than 3) by the same author. At least one of these texts must come from class-assigned literature. I have inserted an Example in files also.