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This literature review should compare/contrast,
analyze, and apply the scholarly perspectives that are represented by the
sources the student has analyzed. The literature review should convey to the
reader what knowledge and ideas have been established regarding the students
chosen theory. Furthermore, the literature review should address the strengths
and weaknesses of the theory.
Instructions
Structured in paragraph format with topic sentences
relating to the thesis articulated in the previous assignment, this literature
review should identify the practical applications and implications of the
theory within the discipline of communication. The literature review should address
the following questions:
1)
What
do scholars already know about this theory?
2)
What
gaps in the knowledge of the theory have scholars identified?
3)
What
is the scholarly consensus regarding the present state of the theory and its
future?
4)
What
have been the areas of significant debate within the theorys development?
5)
What
methods or problems were identified by scholars and how do they affect the
research?
Your paper must be 10 pages and must be formatted in
current APA style with a complete reference page. The paper must include at
least 15 references consisting of scholarly (peer reviewed) articles.

THEORY USED IN THIS PAPER: MEDIA ECOLOGY (Marshall McLuhan)

Essay Portion: Choose One Option Only. Use only the textbook as a source. Only cite direct quotes.

1. Explain the origins of the American Revolution. Be careful not to just look at the immediate causes (raised and ill-administered taxes for the French and Indian War, etc..) but also deeper causes like how colonial society differed (if at all) from England, economic relationships with the larger world, a well as the wars of the eighteenth century and philosophies that motivated and informed the people who decided to break with Britain.
text book we are using is The american journey a history of the united states. eigth edition volume 1 ISBN-13 is 978-0-13-410292-4

Each student will conceptualize, design, and (only if possible) make an original skateboard deck that demonstrates evidence-based design. By adhering to a need to improve functionality, sustainability, performance, and/or simply design a deck as a work of art each student will investigate the skateboard and its evolution.

All students should consider the skateboard and its connection to the built environment and investigate the following attributes (shape, materials, traction, design, artwork, and performance)

Native North America
Review any videos in the online resources to write a short review and respond to any of the focused questions below. After posting your original post then read other postings in discussion and reply to at least two other student postings.
1. Consider both the Aztec and Inka confrontations with the European conquest. What similarities and differences occurred in North America and South America?
2. Discuss the role of dance and masking among Native Americans as well as the role of Katsina figures.
3. Find examples of the transformation theme in Native American art.
4. Describe the Ghost Dance and its historical role in Native North America.
5. Describe the Haida house frontal or totem poles and their purpose. What types of figures were included in totem poles?
Use any of the online resources below to add research to your Discussion. Be sure to cite sources and respond to any two classmates.

Name your chosen cultural group for the
week seven signature assignment. Summarize what you believe are the most
meaningful cultural and spiritual beliefs and practices for your chosen
cultural group and the implications of this knowledge for your future
advanced nursing role. (this part is a word document at about 300 words on the Asian population in California)
I am selecting the Asian
population because in the Sacramento CA area where I life and plan to practice
the Asian population represents over 18% of the population.

Assignment
Prompt -This part is a powerpoint presentation. I will have to add the voice part not to exceed ten mins so I estimate about 700 words)
Choose one specific
cultural group in the U.S. or elsewhere for which you have a particular
interest. You may wish to consider choosing a cultural group that you
will be serving in your future advanced nursing role. Conduct a literature
search for varied types of credible, peer-reviewed scholarly publications which
may include journal articles, book chapters, white papers; government
publications or sources such as credible professional nursing and healthcare
organizations. Prepare a voice-narrated PowerPoint slide presentation which
concisely addresses key points in items one through five below as they apply to
your chosen cultural group. Include a title slide which names the chosen
culture, your name and academic credentials and a reference slide with only
selected key citations cited in the slide presentation.
Required Content for PowerPoint
Presentation
1. What
are the appropriate interdisciplinary interventions for hereditary, genetic,
and endemic diseases and high-risk health behaviors within this culture?
2. What
are the influences of value systems in this culture on childbearing and bereavement
practices?
3. What
are the sources of strength, spirituality, and magico- religious beliefs
associated with health and health care within this culture?
4. What
are the healthcare practices for this culture such as acute versus
preventive care, barriers to healthcare, the meaning of pain and the sick role,
and traditional folk medicine practices?
5. What
are cultural issues related to learning styles, autonomy, and preparation of
educational content for this culture?
6. Length:
Voice Narrated PPT not to exceed 10 min.
7. Format:
APA 7th ed. citation format.
8. Research:
A minimum of five scholarly reference citations is required.

With
personal financial planning we learn to acquire, use, and control our financial
resources more efficiently. You are asked to prepare a roadmap to outline
your financial plans for the future. By creating this roadmap, you will be
able to monitor and control your finances better to achieve your goals.
Your report MUST include the following side
headings and details:

1. My Current Financial Situation (provide
detailed information about your financial situation in terms of your sources of
income, expenses, debt to create a clear picture of where you are financially)
2. Banking (visit your local bank branch
and find out more about savings accounts, checking accounts and certificates of
deposit (CDs). What are the requirements for opening each account, interest
rate, fees and other charges? Which of these accounts do you need and why?
3. Credit (how many credit cards do you
have? If you dont have any, explain the benefits and drawbacks of having
credit cards. What are the major credit reporting agencies in the U.S.? What is
a FICO score? Explain how your credit may impact your financial future and what
the best way to use credit cards is.
4. Insurance (explain the different types
of insurance coverage you need including health, life, auto, homeowners, etc.
With each type of insurance coverage explain how to select the appropriate
amount of insurance and the benefits/costs of such coverage)
5. Buying a Car (explain the different car
ownership optionscash payment, financing, leasing and list the advantages and
disadvantages of each. Which option is most appropriate for your situation and
why? What are some of the steps you need to take before making the decision to
buy a car? What are the expenses associated with car ownershipSpecify total
yearly expenses)
6. Buying a House (research your local
real estate market and specify the different types of house ownership options available.
Are there any government programs available for first time home buyers? What
are the requirements to take advantage of these government programs? What are
the steps necessary to take to help you make a decision about buying a house?
How much down payment do you need to make? What is a mortgage and what are the
different types available? When do you plan to buy a house and how do you
intend to finance it?)
7. Investing (discuss the difference
between saving and investing. Give three different options to invest. Explain
the difference between investing in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, IRAs, and 401
Ks. How do you plan to invest for your retirement? when should you start
planning for retirement?)
8. My Financial Plan (this is your
opportunity to indicate your detailed
financial plan for the future. List your financial goals for the future, in
terms of the next five years, ten years, and thirty years. What are the steps
you plan to take to achieve these goals? Based on what youve learned so far,
how do you assess your financial situation? What would you do differently and
why?)
9. References (be sure to include all sources
of information you may have used-minimum 5 different sources-and format your
references page in APA style; click on the following link for help formatting
your references page: http://owl.english.purdue.edu)

Your research project must be TYPED,
double-spaced, use Times New Roman size 12 font for body of report (7-8 pages
minimum excluding cover page and references page). Number all pages in your
report.

Your report MUST include the following side
headings and details:

1. My Current Financial Situation (provide
detailed information about your financial situation in terms of your sources of
income, expenses, debt to create a clear picture of where you are financially)
2. Banking (visit your local bank branch
and find out more about savings accounts, checking accounts and certificates of
deposit (CDs). What are the requirements for opening each account, interest
rate, fees and other charges? Which of these accounts do you need and why?
3. Credit (how many credit cards do you
have? If you dont have any, explain the benefits and drawbacks of having
credit cards. What are the major credit reporting agencies in the U.S.? What is
a FICO score? Explain how your credit may impact your financial future and what
the best way to use credit cards is.
4. Insurance (explain the different types
of insurance coverage you need including health, life, auto, homeowners, etc.
With each type of insurance coverage explain how to select the appropriate
amount of insurance and the benefits/costs of such coverage)
5. Buying a Car (explain the different car
ownership optionscash payment, financing, leasing and list the advantages and
disadvantages of each. Which option is most appropriate for your situation and
why? What are some of the steps you need to take before making the decision to
buy a car? What are the expenses associated with car ownershipSpecify total
yearly expenses)
6. Buying a House (research your local
real estate market and specify the different types of house ownership options available.
Are there any government programs available for first time home buyers? What
are the requirements to take advantage of these government programs? What are
the steps necessary to take to help you make a decision about buying a house?
How much down payment do you need to make? What is a mortgage and what are the
different types available? When do you plan to buy a house and how do you
intend to finance it?)
7. Investing (discuss the difference
between saving and investing. Give three different options to invest. Explain
the difference between investing in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, IRAs, and 401
Ks. How do you plan to invest for your retirement? When should you start
planning for retirement?)
8. My Financial Plan (this is your
opportunity to indicate your detailed
financial plan for the future. List your financial goals for the future, in
terms of the next five years, ten years, and thirty years. What are the steps
you plan to take to achieve these goals? Based on what youve learned so far,
how do you assess your financial situation? What would you do differently and
why?)
9. References (be sure to include all sources
of information you may have used-minimum 5 different sources-and format your
references page in APA style

Expand paper 2 to 2,000-2,100 words by considering the Afrofuturistic characteristics of one or two characters in Sorry to Bother You and explaining how those characters relate to a current societal need or to current societal pressures. Before you start this expansion project, it would be good to review the readings for paper 2 and maybe even watch the movie again.
To start consider which characters inspire you or trouble you, or maybe which character you can relate to, or one that provides an important lesson. Then list the ways that character is Afro-Surreal. Then think about what needs the character is responding to, and follow up on your thinking by researching those needs. As you explain how your character is Afro-Surreal, you should quote Millers manifesto, and you should definitely explain your quotations, as they can be quite difficult to interpret.
Note that this paper requires you to use the sources listed below and one additional source you have found using Academic Search Complete.

Resources
Little Seagull Handbook sections r2 & r3 Evaluating Sources & Synthesizing Ideas (102-07)
Get a citation from ASC – how to get an MLA works cited entry from Academic Search Complete. (In Instructional Material for Week 3)
How to Stretch Out an Essay a helpful WikiHow article on revising and expanding essays.
Readings/Sources
Your final paper should use (and document) these sources, as well as one new, useful source you have found using Academic Search Complete.
Sorry to Bother You (2018 film)
Miller, Call It Afro-Surreal Miller, D. Scott. Call It Afro-Surreal. The San Francisco Bay Guardian, Marke Bieschke, 19 May 2009, http://sfbgarchive.48hills.org/sfbgarchive/2009/05/19/call-it-afro-surreal/. Accessed 12 May 2020.
Mechanic, Michael. Rileys Coup. Mother Jones, vol. 43, no. 4, July 2018, pp. 6163. EBSCOhost, search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=130112837&site=ehost-live.
Archer, Ina Diane. White Noise. Film Comment, vol. 54, no. 4, July 2018, pp. 3034. EBSCOhost, search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=130344581&site=ehost-live.

A). Consider a research topic of interest in Education. When selecting a research approach to this topic, what would you identify as the major strengths and criticisms of the scientific method and each of the three alternative approaches to research (the normative, interpretive and critical approach)? Which approach would you select to address your topic, and why? (500 words).

B). A researcher wants to conduct a study to find out how much adolescents know about sexually transmitted infections. To what extent will this study be constrained by legal and/or ethical considerations? What will these constraints be and how will they limit the researchers ability to investigate adolescents knowledge of sexually transmitted infections? What should the researcher do to protect the human subjects? (500 words).

C). Identify two major theoretical frameworks as they relate to your research topic. Explain how these two different philosophical standpoints lead to different methodological (quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods) approaches to the research. Provide examples of how each of the approaches (epistemological and ontological) has contributed to educational research. (500 words).

Discuss how professional nursing organizations support the field of nursing and how they advocate for nursing practice. Explain the value professional nursing organizations have in advocacy and activism related to patient care.

The purpose of this assignment is to complete resource scheduling
and cost problems. Complete the following Chapter 8 exercises: Exercises
2, 5, 6 and 11.
Use Microsoft Excel and/or Microsoft Project to complete these
exercises. Provide requested short answer responses in a Microsoft Word
file.
Submit your Microsoft Word file, along with your Microsoft Excel
and/or Microsoft Project file.
This assignment uses a scoring guide Please review the scoring
guide prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the
expectations for successful completion.

2.
Given the network plan that follows, compute the early, late, and slack times.
What is the project duration? Using any approach you wish (e.g., trial and
error), develop a loading chart for resources Carpenters (C) and Electricians
(E). Assume only Carpenter is available and two Electricians are available.
Given your resource schedule, compute the early, late, and slack times for
your project. Which activities are now critical? What is the project duration
now?

6.
You have prepared the following schedule for a project in which the key
resource is a backhoe(s). This schedule is contingent on having 3 backhoes. You
receive a call from your partner, Brooker, who desperately needs one of your
backhoes. You tell Brooker you would be willing to let him have the backhoe if
you are still able to complete your project in 11 months. Develop a resource
schedule in the loading chart that follows to see if it is pos-sible to
complete the project in 11 months with only 2 backhoes. Be sure to record the
order in which you schedule the activities using scheduling heuristics.
Activities 5 and 6 require 2 backhoes, while activities 1, 2, 3, and 4 require
1 backhoe. No splitting of activities is possible. Can you say yes to Brookers
request?

5.
Develop a resource schedule in the loading chart that follows. Use the parallel
method and heuristics given. Be sure to update each period as the computer
would do. Note: activities 2, 3, 5, and 6 use two of the resource skills. Three
of the resource skills are available. How has slack changed for each activity?
Has the risk of being late changed? How?

11.
Given the time-phased work packages and network, complete the baseline budget
form for the project.