Author: chris

English PAPER 1 Spring, 2016
Topic: Write an essay of two pages on visual forms in “The Red Wheelbarrow.”
1. Read the poem over several times silently as well as aloud. Practice reading the
poem in different tones of voice. Check the dictionary for any meanings of any words
or phrases that seem odd. Try picturing the poem’s scene as vividly as you can. What do you see? What do you not see?

2. Establish an argument about the poem in your mind as clearly and as precisely
as you can. Look for material in the poem to support that argument. Write an outline
of your argument in sections that correspond to paragraphs; include the evidence that
you have gathered in the appropriate sections.

3. Select a title for your essay that indicates to the reader the core of your argument. Begin writing your first draft. Remember that you will probably pick up ideas while writing. For the second draft, be ready to move ideas forward in the essay, that is, toward the beginning.

4. In thinking about the poem, consider first the visual form on the page before you. Try copying down the poem as a prose sentence of one line. After contrasting the two forms, ask yourself what effects are conveyed by the poet’s typographical layout, which seems to move the eye vertically (as well as horizontally), and which separates adjectives from nouns.

5. Another aspect of the visual form before you is the syntactical form of the English language. Adjectives modify nouns; nouns can be brought together to make up another noun (wheel + barrow); participles of verbs (“glazed”) can serve as adjectives and modify nouns. How does the poem make you aware of this formal element in its construction?

6. No. 4 asks you to think of the poem itself as a visual object. But that does not mean that the poem is a picture of, say, a wheelbarrow (See Feb 22 for a picture poem). The poem is also about the visual experience of a certain scene (a farmyard? Or not?). Color contrasts are involved (red set against white, red glazed with rain, etc.). Think about what isn’t there. There is no mention of dirt or mud, other tools, etc.

7. Evaluation is present. “So much depends . . .” is the start of the poem. How much is “so much”? What exactly are we to think of dependency? To what extent does the meaning of the first line depend upon the significance we find in the following lines?

8. In another poem, Williams remarks: “No ideas / But in things.” Are there ideas in the things of this poem? And what exactly are the things?
9. Do not write your paper as a set of answers to these questions.

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

Assignment 1: Effective Negotiation Discussion

The purpose of this assignment is to help you identify your personal negotiating style and apply specific negotiation guidelines, the dos and don’ts, in your day-to-day interactions. Describe your personal negotiation style and share the insights and techniques that you have used to evaluate the outcome of a negotiation. Respond to the following questions:

• What do you see as the three most important dos and don’ts in an effective negotiation?
• How do these rules or guidelines help you to maintain your credibility with other individuals with whom you have negotiated in the past or will negotiate with in the future?

By Saturday, February 6, 2016 respond to the discussion question assigned by the faculty

 

Assignment 2: LASA 1: Personal Power, Communication and Effective Persuasion

The purpose of this assignment is for you to think about personal power type and how it can influence our ability to negotiate, communicate and persuade others during a negotiation.

In this assignment, you will write a research paper (5 pages) which will examine communication techniques, the use of power, and how the concepts of effective persuasion are applied to a specific situation.

Consider a scenario you have experienced or observed which involved a negotiation, persuasive techniques and balance of power. This could be a situation you experienced at work, home, school, shopping for a big ticket item or even negotiating at a yard sale or flea market.  You may also choose a video clip found on the Internet which involves a negotiation as the basis for this assignment.

There is an example scenario in Lynda.com you may want to work with. If you are not currently signed into Lynda.com, use Lynda.com’s EDMC Login to sign in. Then click the following link to access the scenario: Negotiation Fundamentals, Negotiation scenario: Flex time (with Lisa Gates).

1. Describe the scenario you are using as the basis for this assignment. The scenario must include elements of negotiation, persuasive techniques, and balance of power.  If your selected scenario does not contain certain elements, then use what you have learned from your studies in this course, along with your research, to expand the scenario to include these elements. Provide a rationale for your choices.  If you are using a video, please include the URL in your description.
2. Describe what you believe to be the top three communication issues presented in the scenario.  Explain your choices.
3. Identify the sources of power used in the negotiation and explain whether the sources of power were perceived or real. Use examples to justify your response.
4. Describe the relative balance of powers between the parties in the scenario.
5. Assume you were the mediator in the chosen scenario and recommend strategies which might reduce the conflict between the parties.
6. List and describe the top 5 factors you believe should be considered when building an effective negotiation strategy.  Explain your rationale for choosing the factors you included.
7. Discuss how persuasion differs from negotiation and describe how each was used in the scenario. Explain if persuasion or negotiation was more effective in the scenario. Justify your response.
   

   Assignment 2 Grading Criteria	Maximum Points
   Described the scenario used as the basis for this assignment.	12
   Described three communication issues presented in the scenario.	24
   Identified the sources of power used in the negotiation and explained if the sources of power were perceived or real using examples to justify response.	24
   Described the relative power balance between the two parties.	24
   Recommended strategies for reducing conflict.	24
   Analyzed top 5 factors to be considered while building an effective negotiation strategy.	24
   Discussed how persuasion differs from negotiation and explained which was more effective in the scenario.	24
   Applied current APA standards for editorial style, expression of ideas, and format of text, citations, and references.	44

Econ 4650 — Assignment 2
Due Monday, Feb. 8
1. Fun with estimators The usual estimator for a population proportion, p, is pˆ = Y1+•••+n Yn , where Y is Bernoulli and n is the sample size. An alternative estimator for p is p˜ = Y .
(a) Is pˆ unbiased? Is p˜ unbiased? If “yes,” show why. If “no,” show the amount of bias (which may depend on sample size or p).
(b) Same as (a), but now check whether they’re asymptotically unbiased.
(c) Is pˆ consistent? Is p˜ consistent? Again, show why or why not.
(d) Which estimator is more efficient, pˆ or p˜. Does it depend on sample size or p?
(e) Does what you’ve found above conflict with pˆ being BLUE? Why or why not?
(f) You want to estimate the proportion of students who take public transit to the U. You can take a random sample of students. Obviously, you don’t know p. Are there any circumstances (sample size and p) under which you would be better off using p˜ instead of pˆ to estimate p. Explain, describing the circumstances (if any) and the notion of “better”
you’re using to choose.
2. What’s the best way to estimate a product? Two survey analysts – for lack of my imagination just call them A and B – are having a dispute. They have conducted a survey aimed at estimating the amount of time students spend in-commute to and from the U. The survey is simple: A random sample of commuting students are asked (1) how many commutes to campus did you make last week, and (2) how many minutes, on average, is your commute? Analyst A proposes the following estimator: Calculate the average number of commutes, call it C, and

the average (of the average) time in minutes per commute, call it T, then mulitply: C×T. B proposes the alternative: First multiply each subject’s reported number of commutes and time per commute, then compute the average of these products. Who is right, which estimator is better? In what sense is that one better? Are there circumstances in which the estimators are equally good? Explain. Are these circumstances, if any, likely to hold here?
3. Test scores Suppose a new randomized test is given to 100 randomly selected third-grade

students in New Jersey. The sample average score Y on the test is 58 points, and the sample standard deviation, sY , is 8 points.
(a) The authors plan to administer the test to all third-grade students iin New Jersey. Construct a 95% confidence interval for the mean score of all New Jersey third graders.
(b) Suppose the same test is given to 200 randomly selected third graders from Iowa, producing a sample average of 62 points and sample standard deviation of 11 points. Construct a 90% confidence interval for the difference in mean scores between Iowa and New Jersey.
(c) Can you conclude with a high degree of confidence that the population means for Iowa and New Jersey students are different? (What is the standard error of the difference in the two sample means? What is the p-value of the test of no difference in means versus some
difference?)
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4. Does something become more valuable to you simply by virtue of your owning it? A statistical test of the endowment effect. Use R to answer the following questions. Submit your answers on paper and the R code you used to get those answers to Canvas. Part (a) doesn’t require R so your answers to (a) can be submitted on paper. Also, in part (a) keep in mind that what you’re trying to do is work out what you would expect to see in the data if there were no endowment effect. When you analyze the data you need to know what you would expected to see if the hypothesis (that there’s an endowment effect) is false. In this case, as you’ll show, if the hypothesis is false we should see about—not exactly, this is a sample—50% of people trade their item.
A consumer is given the chance to buy a baseball card for $1, but he declines the trade. If the consumer is now given the baseball card, will he be willing to sell it for $1? Standard consumer theory suggests yes, but behavioural economists have found that “ownership” tends to increase the value of goods to consumers. That is, the consumer may hold out for some amount more than $1 (for example, $1.20) when selling the card, even though he was willing to pay only some amount less than $1 (for example, $0.88) when buying it. Behavioral economists call this phenomenon the “endowment effect.” John List investigated the endowment effect in a randomized experiment involving sports memorabilia traders at a sports-card show. Traders were randomly given one of two sports collectibles, say good A or good B, that had approximately equal market value. Those receiving good A were then given the option of trading good A for good B with the experimenter; those receiving good B were given the option of trading good B for good A with the experimenter. Data from the experiment can be found on Canvas in the file sportscards.csv and a description of the data in sportscards_description.pdf.
(a) i. Suppose that, absent any endowment effect, all the subjects prefer good A to good B. What fraction of the experiment’s subjects would you expect to trade the good that they were given for the other good? (Hint: Because of random assignments, approximately
50% of the subjects received good A and 50% percent received good B.) ii. Suppose that, absent any endowment effect, 50% of the subjects prefer good A to good B, and the other 50% prefer good B to good A. What fraction of the subjects would you expect to trade the good that they were given for the other good?
iii. Suppose that, absent any endowment effect, X% of the subjects prefer good A to good B, and the other (100−X)% prefer good B to good A. Show that you would expect 50% of the subjects to trade the good that they were given for the other good.
(b) Using the sports-card data, what fraction of the subjects traded the good they were given? Is the fraction significantly different from 50%? Is there evidence of an endowment effect?
(c) Some have argued that the endowment effect may be present but that it is likely to disappear as traders gain more trading experience. Half of the experiemental subjects were dealers, and the other half were nondealers. Dealers have more experience than nondealers. Repeat (b) for dealers and nondealers. Is there a significant difference in their behavior? Is the evidence consistent with the hypothesis that the endowment effect disappears as traders gain more experience?
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WARNING: NO PLAGIO

4-5 PAGES LONG plus ABSTRACT AND REFERENCES

APA FORMAT

 

Using the Library and the Internet, identify a publically held multinational company of your choice. Research its filings to the SEC, particularly the 10-K and 10-Qs. Also, examine its annual report online. You will then prepare an APA research paper including the follow elements:

1. What assumptions is the financial reporting model based on?
2. What principles support the financial reporting model?
3. Who oversees the accounting profession?
4. What is the role of Congress in settling the concerns that arise with accounting firms and their clients?
5. Describe how the annual report differs from the 10-K. What is contained in the annual report that is not in the 10-K and vice versa.
6. How does the 10-K report differ in content from the 10-Q? What is the reason for the difference?
7. Describe 2 disclosures in the 10-K that were surprising or interesting to you? Why were they interesting or surprising to you?

Submitting your assignment in APA format means, at a minimum, you will need the following:

• Title page: Remember the running head and title in all capital letters.
• Abstract: This is a summary of your paper, not an introduction. Begin writing in third-person voice.
• Body: The body of your paper begins on the page following the title page and abstract page, and it must be double-spaced between paragraphs. The typeface should be 12-pt. Times Roman or 12-pt. Courier in regular black type. Do not use color, bold type, or italics except as required for APA level headings and references. The deliverable length of the body of your paper for this assignment is 3–4 pages. In-text academic citations to support your decisions and analysis are required. A variety of academic sources is encouraged.
• Reference page: References that align with your in-text academic sources are listed on the final page of your paper. The references must be in APA format using appropriate spacing, hang indention, italics, and upper- and lower-case usage as appropriate for the type of reso

The company I wish to have the paper on is Samsung.

 

Assignment 3: Business-Level and Corporate-Level Strategies

Due Week 6 and worth 300 points

 

Choose an industry you have not yet written about in this course, and one publicly traded corporation within that industry. Research the company on its own Website, the public filings on the Securities and Exchange Commission EDGAR database (http://www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml), in the University’s online databases, and any other sources you can find. The annual report will often provide insights that can help address some of these questions.

 

Write a six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you:

 

1. Analyze the business-level strategies for the corporation you chose to determine the business-level strategy you think is most important to the long-term success of the firm and whether or not you judge this to be a good choice. Justify your opinion.
2. Analyze the corporate-level strategies for the corporation you chose to determine the corporate-level strategy you think is most important to the long-term success of the firm and whether or not you judge this to be a good choice. Justify your opinion.
3. Analyze the competitive environment to determine the corporation’s most significant competitor. Compare their strategies at each level and evaluate which company you think is most likely to be successful in the long term. Justify your choice.
4. Determine whether your choice from Question 3 would differ in slow-cycle and fast-cycle markets.
5. Use at least three (3) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not quality as academic resources.

 

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

 

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page length.

 

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

 

• Identify various levels and types of strategy in a firm.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in business administration.
• Write clearly and concisely about business administration using proper writing mechanics.

Assignment 2: (RA 2): Communication Report

For this assignment, you have to take on the role of a human services administrator charged by the Department of Health with the responsibility of communicating to various constituencies about the recent outbreak of a communicable disease within a specific community. You will now need to write three communication messages appropriate to the following groups—youths, parents, and medical staff—one communication message per group.

Part A

Part A: Analysis Plan

• Explain what media and forms of communication (at least one of which will be verbal) you would employ to communicate with each group—youths, parents, and medical staff—that will be most effective with these audiences.
• Identify two to three conflicts that could potentially arise with any one of the constituents and the strategies you would employ to resolve the conflicts.
• Prioritize and explain the most pertinent aspects of the message to be conveyed to each group.

Part B: Communication Memos

• Compose in detail three different communication messages that appropriately match each group of recipients—youths, parents, and medical staff—regarding the recent outbreak of the communicable disease. One of the messages should be a script for a verbal communication. Consider the following aspects when composing your messages—the recipient, the context, the content, and delivery variables.

Part C: Application of Theory

• Explain which communication theories you applied to the situation that influenced your approach to handling this problem.

Submission Details:

• By Monday, February 8, 2016, prepare a 7- to 9-page analysis paper. Your response should rely upon sources from professional literature. This may include the Argosy University online library resources, relevant textbooks, peer-reviewed journal articles, and websites created by professional organizations, agencies, or institutions (.edu, .org, or .gov). Write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources (i.e., APA format); and use accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Save your paper in a Microsoft Word document with the name M5_A2_LastName_FirstInitial.doc, and upload it to the M5 Assignment 2 Dropbox.

This RA 2 is worth 300 points and will be graded according to the following rubri

Term Paper (APA style required):

 

 

This is a 10-page essay in which you will reflect upon each of the chapter themes in Why Evolution Is True. It should include reflections on your development and understanding of what evolution is and is not. It should include your personal journey of discovery related to the concept of evolution. It should also include philosophical, theological, and sociological reflections as well as a demonstration of a scientific understanding of evolution. Additionally, you should critique and evaluate the ideas presented in the book using your scientific understanding of the process of evolution. A rough draft will be due during Module 6 and a final draft will be due during Module 7.

 

(ORIGINAL PAPER)

This assignment will help you develop an understanding about the life cycle of supply chains including the models that are aligned with it and the cost it bears. In addition, you will develop an awareness of the elements of the supply chain that should be monitored to ensure the desired results are being obtained.

Scenario:

You have been asked to be a guest speaker in a high school business class. Your task is to explain the basic concepts of supply chain management to a group of students. The students will take a quiz on supply chain management based on the information in your presentation.

Instructions:

Develop a creative, engaging, educational handout that students can use to prepare for the quiz. Your handout should accomplish the following tasks.

1. Diagram and explain the life cycle of a supply chain.
2. Explain, and provide examples of, the models organizations use to manage forecasting, planning, and inventory.
3. Examine, and provide examples of, the costs absorbed by organizations with respect to inventory and logistics.
4. Describe how organizations use various parameters to monitor supply chain performance and provide examples.

Your handout should be written in a clear, concise, and organized manner, as well as demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources (i.e., APA); and display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Write a 1–2-page handout in Word format along with a separate title page and reference page. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M4_A2.doc.

• Homework Assignment 4
Due in Week 4 and worth 30 points
Discuss one (1) project where you used a problem-solving approach to address what turned out to be common-cause variation, or where you used a process improvement approach to deal with a special cause.
If you do not have a personal experience that echoes either of these situations, you may use Internet to search for a case that reflects either of these situations.
Examples:
• one’s personal investment strategy since 2008
• reducing waiting times at the local hospital or emergency room

• reducing difficulties trying to connect to a Wi-Fi Internet provider
Answer the following questions in the space provided below:
4. Describe the experience in the project.
5. What were the solutions used to address the problem?

6. Was the case you described a special-cause or common-cause?

7. Do you feel the solution or approach used appropriate for the cause?

8. What would you do if you could do it again?

9. What conclusions can you draw from the problem-solving or process-improvement techniques?

Join Discussion 7: More Unpacking Meaning in Poetry. Describe the topic or purpose for each of the assigned poems. What does the Duke want the reader to know? What is the speaker in “The Flea” trying to accomplish? What does the Frost poem mean literally? Now move into the metaphoric, symbolic or connotative meanings of the poems. What does the poem say without saying it literally? For instance in “My Last Duchess” the speaker says “Fra Pandolf’s hands/Worked busily a day” to paint that picture. What does that tell us about the duchess’ ability to interact with others? Look at how the elements work together to create the meaning of the poem. Read and respond to what others say they think the poems mean. Are you surprised by the range of meaning seen in these postings?

Join Discussion 8: Narrowing your Topic. Your research essay should not be a plot summary. We want to know more than what happens in the book. Your goal is to present a critical analysis of the text. In this discussion, tell us what areas you plan to focus on in the analysis of your book. You may want to explore one or more of the questions you have used in examining the short stories and poetry you have read in the course:

Setting: What is the historical, geographical, and social context of the story? How might this affect the story?

Character: Who is the main character in the story? How does he or she change over the course of the book? How do you, as a reader, develop an understanding of the main character? Who are the secondary characters? How do they interact with the main character?

Point of View: Who is the narrator of the story? Does the narrator an actor in the story or an objective observer? How does his or her perspective shape the story?

Language: How does the author’s use of language affect the story? How does he use dialogue? What does his choice of words and syntax reveal about his attitude toward the subject?