Author: chris

Identify two U.S. criminal justice system policy development agencies.

Identify two U.S. criminal justice system policy development agencies, and explain how they relay information to policy makers. Explain how their actions directly affect policies. Explain possible challenges these agencies face when getting involved in the criminal justice policy discussion. Critically evaluate the cost-benefit of the agencies’ approaches to policy implementation and changes.

What is “human capital,” and how does human capital affect labor productivity and economic growth?

The following questions should be answered individually in essay format. Each answer to a question needs to be 1-2 pages each, double spaced, Times New Roman, 12pt. font. All sources should be cited. The timeframe is 24 hours to receive the answer to all questions. The questions are as follows:

 

1. Why might it be good for members of a corporation’s board of directors to own the firm’s stock?

 

2. What happens to a monopoly’s revenue when it sells more units of its product?

 

3. What is “human capital,” and how does human capital affect labor productivity and economic growth?

Compare and contrast the effectiveness of the different portrayals and how the author uses them to explore dualities in human life.

Assesment Instructions

 

Gabriel García Márquez presents two vivid portrayals of a Spider-Girl and an Angel in his short story entitled “A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings.”

 

Compare and contrast the effectiveness of the different portrayals and how the author uses them to explore dualities in human life.

 

Create a five paragraph essay.

 

Underline your thesis statement, which (for the purposes of this assessment) should occur in the first paragraph.

 

Underline the topic sentences in each of the three body paragraphs.

 

In the fifth and concluding paragraph, revisit the thesis of your essay and recapture the main points of the argument without simply restating the thesis and the topic sentences.

 

Explain the history of the event including how the situation reached a crisis point.

Essay

Directions: Write a 1000-2000 word essay using APA style to document your research.  Remember that your grade depends on the thoroughness of your documentation.  The paper must be in proper APA format, be at least 4 pages in length, have a references section, and site at least 3 peer reviewed articles.

Issues in Ecology

Background: Throughout the world there are numerous environmental problems resulting from human population pressure on local natural resources.  A large proportion of ecological research is dedicated to finding solutions to these issues.

Objectives: Upon completing this assignment, you should be able to describe in-depth an ecological issue, including at least two different perspectives, and how this issue is representative of other similar issues.

Procedure: Pick an ecological crisis anywhere in the world that has attracted significant attention.  Explain the history of the event including how the situation reached a crisis point.  Document as many sides of the situation as possible and include the resolution, if any was reached, of the crisis.  If there was no resolution, speculate on how the crisis may be resolved in the future.

Example topics include:

·         Northern spotted owl habitat vs. logging interests in Pacific Northwest

·         Battle over water rights for farmers or wild fish in Southern Oregon

·         Fresh water use for development or conservation of the Everglades in South Florida

However, you are strongly encouraged to write about something you know and care about.  It will make the research more fun, and you will be able to throw your heart into your work.

 

Discuss dynamically what is occurring with and between the characters.

Watch the following movie and answer the following question by writing a paper. The Virgin Suicides 1. Write 1-2 paragraphs describing the movie. Discuss dynamically what is occurring with and between the characters. 2. Discuss, with facts, what you believe the character(s) struggles and symptoms are. Incorporate and cite your readings. 3. Based on your readings, does the movie promote any biases or myths about this particular struggle or diagnoses? Discuss how the movie correctly and incorrectly portrays the mental health issue(s). 4. How does the characters illness/struggles impact family and friends? Discuss support options for the family. If there were none, please discuss what you think would have helped the family. 5. What treatment options does the character receive? If no treatment options are presented, discuss what options you think would be beneficial. Please research treatment options that may be effective for this illness and cite 2-3 sources. Include medication options. Discuss the effectiveness of the treatment options based on the time frame the movie took place. EX: if the movie is set in the 1960’s what treatment options were available? 6. Discuss the stigmas and discrimination the character experience. Discuss how we continue to today perpetuating discrimination. 7. Discuss what you learned from watching this movie. Paper should have an intro, body, with transitional sentences and a conclusion. DO NOT use contractions. I want you to practice professional writing. Make sure your sentences are grammatically correct with proper punctuation. If you need assistance with writing please access the writing lab on campus. The assignment should be in APA format. This assignment is worth 50 points. This assignment is to be completed individually. This will be the outline for all movie assignments. Each group will be required to watch 2 movies during the semester. The paper should be 4-7 pages in length.