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December 6, 2024

Journalism and Publishing

Journalism and Publishing in the Digital Age Assignment: Final Project and Presentation Due: Wednesday, Dec. 11 Over the course of this semester, we have examined and debated the future of journalism and publishing in the digital age — both through the lens of the changing media industry and through your personal news consumption habits.

This final project will allow you to bring these themes together to reflect on the material we have learned and to share your personal views on the future of news., The final project will consider of three parts as follows: Reflection on Personal Media Consumption (2 pages), At the start of the semester you were asked to consume at least 20 minutes of news per day. And for your media diary entries you have been engaging with the news through different platforms and analyzing how information is presented., Now complete a two-page reflection that summarizes your personal media use and lessons you have learned as a news consumer., In this paper you should: – Discuss how your media consumption has changed if at all compared to the start of the semester., – Reflect on the positive and negative experiences you have had as a news consumer and whether your perspective on journalism has changed. ,- Explain whether your own news consumption habits reflect some of the trends we have studied in class about how the population at large now consumes news. ,- Finally discuss whether you believe your media consumption habits will change going forward in both your personal life and professional career. ,Reflections on the Digital Landscape (3 pages) Using your knowledge of the digital media landscape from your research and work in this course outline your vision for the best way forward to inform news consumers in the digital age. ,Write a three-page exploration that can include commentary from media critics examples from the digital media sites the class has shared, your readings, and the skills you’ve gained as a skeptical news consumer. Journalism and Publishing

Key questions to consider: What approach to covering the news represents the best chance for informing the public? How can journalism restore public trust in its coverage? What are your thoughts on the most promising business models for journalism’s future? If you are passionate about quality journalism in the digital age, here is your chance to show it. If you are skeptical and pessimistic, make the argument for your viewpoint. Presentation (5-7 minutes) The purpose of this presentation is to make your argument to the class about the best way forward to inform news consumers in the digital age. You should create 5 slides based on your reflection paper that outline your arguments. You should also incorporate visuals that support your argument, including charts, graphs, news clips, or digital media examples. You should use Microsoft PowerPoint or any other presentation software for your presentation. You will have about 5-7 minutes for your presentation. Your presentation will be evaluated according to the following criteria: 1. Preparedness (20%): You must be prepared for your presentation. Be on time and post your presentation on Canvas before the class (the day of your presentation). You will be given 5-7 minutes to finish your presentation. If you go over time, you will be penalized. You must not read the slides or flashcards. Flashcards and slides must only be used as a guide. 2. Presentation (20%): You should demonstrate your knowledge of the theories and the topics that we have learned this semester. Your presentation should not be more than 5 slides long. It should have title and introduction, findings and conclusion slides. There should be no grammar and spelling mistakes. 3. Content (60%): Your presentation should demonstrate a clear point of view that is supported by research and information learned in this class and derived from outside readings, videos and podcasts. It’s important to remember you are being asked to offer an informed opinion (i.e. what you think). Journalism and PublishingYou are not simply restating information.

December 4, 2024

Breakeven Analysis

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Breakeven Analysis

Required Readings

Chapter 15

Lancaster, G., & Massingham, L. (2018). Essentials of marketing management (2nd ed.). Routledge

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The final component of your marketing plan is a breakeven analysis report that also includes a schedule for implementation, any needed control measures, and a contingency plan.Breakeven Analysis

Present your breakeven analysis in a table that includes the following details about your client:

forecasted total number of units sold (for a service industry, products could be service contracts or the number of customers served)
forecasted average unit price (AUP)
forecasted total sales (in US dollars)
forecasted average unit variable cost
forecasted fixed cost
breakeven point (units)
breakeven point (in US dollars)

Read about breakeven analysis to assist your calculations.,

In addition use the following guidelines as you develop your implementation, controls, and contingency plan:

Decide on the team that is going to implement the plan.,
Determine the time frame for implementation.,
Secure the financial and human resources needed.,
Distribute the tasks among team members.,
Periodically check and communicate performance against the marketing plan metrics (benchmarks) to ensure that implementation is on track.,
Make changes if there are any deviations from the key performance indicators (KPIs) for those metrics preferably using a dashboard. KPIs may include the number of sales calls the number of new customers sales profitability growth etc.,
Contingency plans should deal with severe deviations from productions plans, sales figures market share profitability changes in government regulations (e.g., increased taxation), and drastic competitors’ moves (e.g., launching a competing product or service or an offering that may render your offering obsolete or less attractive to the market).

Deliverable: Early in Week 10 submit a report that explains your breakeven analysis. Also, include a table at the end of the report that highlights your financials. In addition, explain your schedule for implementation as well as the controls you intend to put in place and how you intend to proceed when your benchmarks are not met (contingency plan).

Your breakeven analysis and implementation report should be three pages, excluding cover page, the reference list, and appendices. Your report should have one-inch margins and be double spaced in 12-point Times New Roman font. The report should be organized using headings and subheadings to improve its readability. Breakeven Analysis

Support your work with scholarly sources and reliable nonscholarly sources such as Reuters, Bloomberg, Yahoo! Finance, Barrons.com, Morningstar.com, Money, Forbes, Fortune, Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, and Harvard Business Review, as well as the UMGC Library databases such as Hoover’s and ABI/INFORM. All sources need to be cited using APA formatting, both within the text and in the reference list.

December 4, 2024

Farmers and Self- Reliance

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Farmers and Self- Reliance

Author Note

I understand the plagiarism policy outlined in the IWU Catalog relating to the IWU Honesty/Cheating Policy. By affixing this statement to the title page of my paper, I certify that I have not cheated or plagiarized while completing this assignment. I certify that the work submitted is original work specific to this course and my program. If it is found that cheating and/or plagiarism did take place in the writing of this paper, I understand the possible consequences of the act/s, which could include expulsion from Indiana Wesleyan University.

Abstract

Being self-reliant is what most Americans would like to be, in terms of ensuring that your survival and financial sustainment depends solely upon one’s ability to provide for oneself. , I will provide recommendations on how farmers may become self-reliant, resourceful and to have financial sustainment not relying upon the United States’ (U.S.) subsidies provided to farmers. ,With that said today I will provide recommendations for farmers to ensure that their path to self-reliance is attainable and executable., Also I will provide the necessary resources, farm structure requirements training personnel concrete steps to implement and the timeline for implementation as well as what the definition of success looks like, how success is measured using virtuous decision making determining how farmers may be self-reliant resourceful and have financial sustainment.Farmers and Self- Reliance

Author Note

Abstract

Being self-reliant is what most Americans would like to be, in terms of ensuring that your survival and financial sustainment depends solely upon one’s ability to provide for oneself. I will provide recommendations on how farmers may become self-reliant, resourceful, and to have financial sustainment, not relying upon the United States’ (U.S.) subsidies provided to farmers. With that said, today I will provide recommendations for farmers to ensure that their path to self-reliance is attainable and executable. Also, I will provide the necessary resources, farm structure requirements, training, personnel, concrete steps to implement, and the timeline for implementation, as well as what the definition of success looks like, and how success is measured using virtuous decision making, determining how farmers may be self-reliant, resourceful, and have financial sustainment. Farmers and Self- Reliance

December 4, 2024

Immigrant Groups

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Immigrant Groups Download Immigrant Groups (Final Paper Due 12/4/24)

Please Note:

The Ethnic Groups from Iran: Death of the Shah of Iran and the Rise of the Ayatollah in Iran (1980s)

The Ethnic Groups from the Dissolution of the Country formerly known as Yugoslavia and its neighbors (Albania, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo) Refugees during the 1990s

Kurds from Kurdistan (4th World): Kurds from Iran, Iraq, and Turkey (1980s–2020s)

The Ethnic Groups from Iraq: Gulf Wars (1990s–2000s)

The Ethnic Groups from Afghanistan (2000s)

The Ethnic Groups from the Ukraine invaded by Russia (2020s)

Choose one of the following immigrant groups:

Using the same criteria that we are using during our study for comparison:

After choosing the immigrant group establish the historical context of that Ethnic Group in its country of origin What are the PUSH FACTORS Immigrant Groups,
When did this Ethnic group begin coming to the United States? When did the bulk of them arrive? What are the PULL FACTORS,
Discuss the issue of Legal and Illegal Immigration with regard to this Ethnic Group; What has been their experience with Naturalization,
Discuss the major Urban areas that hosted this Ethnic Group upon entry into the US The Ethnic Enclave for ONE Specific City After entry into the US., If part of the group moved west Or east, to what major cities did they move?,
BIBLIOGRAPHY: MUST CONTAIN PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SOURCES,
USE DOCUMENT: HOW TO WRITE A BIBLIOGRAPHY to write your Bibliography If you are using INTERNET SOURCES, the CITATION FORM is AUTHOR (if there is one), “Title,” (in quotes), the URL, AND the Date you accessed it.
PRE-FINAL PAPER SUBMISSIONS SHOULD BE SENT TO ME AS AN ATTACHMENT TO AN EMAIL.
FINAL PAPER SUBMISSION SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE TURNITIN PORTAL.

CHOICE OF TOPIC: DUE 8/23/24 (Send to me as an Attachment to an Email)

RESEARCH PROPOSAL WITH INITIAL BIBLIOGRAPHY DUE 10/3/24 (Send to me as an Attachment to an Email)

INTERIM RESEARCH BIBILIOGRAPHY THE ORIGINAL BIBLIOGRAPH PLUS ALL NEW SOURCES FOUND DURING THE SEMESTER DUE 11/22/24 (Send to me as an Attachment to an Email)

POSSIBLE ETHNIC GROUP SELECTIONS FROM: Afghanistan, Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Haiti, Indians (from the Indian Sub-Continent) Iran, Iraq, Kosovo, Kurds from either Iraq or Turkey, Latin American Ethnic Group (Not Listed), Lebanon, Montenegro, Pakistan, The Philippines, Russian Federation (Any Ethnic Group), South Sudan, Ethnic Group Sub-Saharan Africa, Ukraine, Viet Nam Immigrant Groups

THE DOCUMENT: 5 page minimum submitted to the Digital Drop Box

Must have an Introduction and a Conclusion based upon the directions in the assignment. IF NOT THEN -5 POINTS FOR EACH OMISSION
Do not use contractions.
Use examples to support your ideas.
Edit your paper, check for spelling, etc.
Read your paper aloud. Have a friend in class read it. Have your clearly stated your ideas.
It must have footnotes, endnotes or MLA INTEXT CITATIONS–your choice of style. IF NO CITATIONS THEN I MUST ASSUME THAT THE WORK IS COPIED FROM SOMEWHERE
PARAPHRASE WHAT YOU HAVE READ AND CITE THE SOURCE
IF YOU USE THE WORDS OF SOME ONE ELSE PUT QUOTATION MARKS AROUND IT AND CITE THE SOURCE.
MUST PRESENT BIBLIOGRAPHY AS PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SOURCESA. MUST have a BIBLIOGRAPHY OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SOURCES, IF NOT THEN -10 POINTS
IF USING INTERNET SOURCES, then the LINKS (URL) must appear in the Bibliography IF NOT THEN -5 TO 10 POINTS depending on the rest of the Bibliography.

December 4, 2024

Dollar-Cost Averaging Performance

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Dollar-Cost Averaging Performance

HW5 – Analyzing the Performance of Your Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) Cryptocurrency Portfolio

Assignment Instructions:

Overview: Throughout the term, you have been implementing a dollar-cost averaging (DCA) strategy by investing $1 daily in Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), or in a diversified portfolio of cryptocurrencies if you chose to include other assets. Now that we are nearing the end of the course, it’s time to evaluate how your investment has performed and compare it to an alternative strategy of making a lump sum investment at the beginning of the term.

Part 1: Initial Reflection

Strategy Reflection:
- Question:Do you find the dollar-cost averaging strategy to be useful or interesting?, Can you envision this strategy being part of a well-diversified portfolio that includes other asset classes (e.g. stocks bonds real estate)? ,What are the benefits of including a DCA strategy within a broader investment portfolio?,
- Response:Provide a thoughtful reflection (100-200 words) on how DCA might complement other investment strategies considering factors such as risk management market volatility and the psychological benefits of regular investing.

Part 2: Portfolio Performance Analysis

Performance Comparison:
- Task:Compare the performance of your DCA investment strategy with the hypothetical scenario where you would have invested a lump sum in the same cryptocurrencies on the first day of the term., Your analysis should consider the following:
  - The total amount invested through DCA versus the amount that would have been invested in the lump sum.,
  - The value of your portfolio at the end of the term for both strategies.,
  - A comparison of the returns generated by each strategy. Dollar-Cost Averaging Performance

Volatility and Risk Analysis:
- Task:Evaluate the volatility and risk associated with both the DCA strategy and the lump sum investment. Consider the following:
  - How did the DCA strategy help mitigate the effects of market volatility compared to the lump sum investment?
  - Were there periods of significant price fluctuations, and how did these affect each strategy’s performance?

Economic Implications:
- Task:Discuss the economic implications of using a DCA strategy in the context of cryptocurrency investments. Consider the following:
  - How does DCA help in managing the psychological aspects of investing, especially in a highly volatile market like cryptocurrency?
  - What are the potential downsides of DCA, particularly when compared to a lump sum investment during a bullish market?

Part 3: Final Thoughts and Recommendations

Final Evaluation:
- Question:Based on your analysis, which investment strategy do you think was more effective in this context, and why? Would you consider using the DCA strategy in your personal investment portfolio? Provide a rationale for your decision.
- Response:Write a brief evaluation (100-200 words) summarizing your findings and stating your preference between the DCA strategy and the lump sum investment, supported by the data you analyzed.

Deliverables: Dollar-Cost Averaging Performance

Report:Submit a comprehensive report in PDF format that includes:
- Your reflections from Part 1.
- Detailed analysis and comparisons from Part 2, including all necessary calculations, charts, or tables to support your analysis.
- Your final thoughts and recommendations from Part 3.
Screenshots:Include screenshots of your cryptocurrency exchange account showing the history of your DCA purchases and the final value of your portfolio. Ensure that your name or account identifier is visible.

December 4, 2024

Current Healthcare Policies Impact

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Current Healthcare Policies Impact

For this Assessment you will answer a series of short-answer questions to demonstrate your understanding of the way that historic and current healthcare policies impact the accessibility delivery and cost of care in the United States.

Before submitting your Assessment carefully review the rubric., All submissions must follow the conventions of scholarly writing., Properly formatted APA citations and references must be provided where appropriate,

For this Assessment, you will answer a series of short-answer questions to demonstrate your understanding of the way that historic and current the accessibility, delivery, and cost of care in the United States.

Before submitting your Assessment, carefully review the rubric. All submissions must follow the conventions of scholarly writing. Properly formatted APA citations and references must be provided where appropriate

For this Assessment, you will answer a series of short-answer questions to demonstrate your understanding of the way that historic and current healthcare policies impact the accessibility, delivery, and cost of care in the United States.

December 4, 2024

Classroom Management

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Classroom Management Topic Papers: Course objective(s) – 1( Use knowledge of how children develop and learn to provide opportunities that support the physical, social, emotional, language, cognitive, and aesthetic development of all children,) and 4 (Explain, compare, and analyze a variety of developmentally appropriate intervention techniques exemplifying best practice for positive guidance of students’ behavior and learning); TAP Standard(s) – 2, 3, 7 & 8)

Topic – Emotional Intelligence – Research the topic using at least
five sources., Synthesize the literature found into a minimum 5 page paper in APA format (no more than 10 pages)., Critically examine the topic and provide facts about the topic as well as tips for teachers.,

Classroom Management Topic Papers: Course objective(s) – 1( Use knowledge of how children develop and learn to provide opportunities that support the physical social emotional language cognitive and aesthetic development of all children) , 4 (Explain compare and analyze a variety of developmentally appropriate intervention techniques exemplifying best practice for positive guidance of students’ behavior and learning) TAP Standard(s),

Topic – Emotional Intelligence – Research the topic using at least
five sources. Synthesize the literature found into a minimum 5 page paper in APA format (no more than 10 pages). Critically examine the topic and provide facts about the topic as well as tips for teachers.

December 4, 2024

Healthcare in the U.S

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Healthcare in the U.S

As the manager of a community healthcare clinic, you are on the frontlines of healthcare, connecting people with the information and resources they need, and this includes our leaders. In recent years, you have witnessed debates about healthcare systems policy on the rise within your community as well as at the local, state, and national levels. Knowing the significance of this issue for your community, you decide to put together a pamphlet for legislators to help them craft better healthcare legislation. You want your pamphlet to inform legislators about the existing U.S. healthcare system and, in order to evaluate proposed reforms and initiatives, how our system compares with the healthcare systems of other countries. Your pamphlet will include a point-by-point comparison of the U.S. healthcare system with the systems of two other countries as well as an objective analysis of how the healthcare policies of all three countries deal with two issues that are significant for your community.

Part I: Healthcare Systems Compared

Complete Part 1 of the Healthcare in the U.S. and Abroad template as follows:

Research the healthcare systems of foreign countries of your choice and select two countries whose healthcare systems differ from each other and from that of the United States; enter the names of these two countries as column headers. (Note: You may want to review the Global Health Observatory (GHO) data provided in the resources).
Analyze the healthcare systems of the United States as well as of the two countries that you have selected by inserting the information for each row as described on the template.
Use at least two credible sources and insert endnotes with APA style citations for your data.

Part II: Health Issues and Policies Compared

Complete Part 2 of the Healthcare in the U.S. and Abroad template as follows:

Select two health issues that are significant in your community that could be addressed by healthcare policy initiatives. (You can find these issues by interviewing health professionals in the area or by searching on healthcare databases.), Insert these two health issues into the table where indicated on the template.
Note: If you do not live in the U.S. use the community where you intend to practice.,
For each of the two health issues in the appropriate row write a 1- to 2-paragraph analysis of the scope of the health issue in the U.S.,
For each of the two health issues research health policy that is related to the health issue and select one policy to discuss; write the name of the policy in the designated place. Then write a 1- to 2-paragraph analysis of the impact of the policy on the health issue.,
Note: The policy may address the health issue successfully or unsuccessfully.
For each of the two health issues research the scope of the selected health issue in each of the two foreign countries you selected and in the appropriate rows write a 1- to 2-paragraph analysis of the scope of the health issue in each country.,
For each of the two health issues research health policy that is related to the health issue in each of the two foreign countries you selected and select one policy of each country to discuss write the names of the policies in the designated places., Then write a 3- to 5-sentence analysis of the impact of the selected policy within its country.,
Note: The policies may address the health issue successfully or fail to adequately address the health issue.
For each of the two health issues write a 1- to 2-paragraph analysis comparing how the policies of the three countries prioritize stakeholders in their treatment of the issue.,
For each of the two health issues write a 1- to 2-paragraph analysis comparing the outcomes and impact of the policies of the three countries.,
Use at least two scholarly sources and insert endnotes with APA style citations for your data.

December 4, 2024

The System Testing Project

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The System Testing Project uses McCabe IQ to experience static and dynamic analysis of software. SystemTestingProject STD_US_Course_C&OO&EQ ExercisesCSU.docx is the source of the testing exercises. Less and Corp4 are the software programs used for the targeted exercises.

The project’s goal is to complete selected exercises., Complete manual exercises 1 and 2. Using Less exercises 3 6 7 8 and 10 are required., Exercise 5 will be completed in class. If you want additional practice with McCabe IQ Quality Assurance features, QA exercises 1 and 3 may be optionally completed, since they use Less code., Using Corp4 and Corp4V2 Test Exercises 2 and 3 are required. The setup for Corp4V2 will be illustrated in class.

This project is an individual project. Please don’t print SystemTestingProject STD_US_Course_C&OO&EQ ExercisesCSU.docx. When completing the exercises, you will insert answers to activity questions into a Word file. When you have completed the exercises, you will submit the .docx file with your inserted answers. You don’t need to delete exercises that aren’t executed. Please name your word document with the following naming convention, SystemTestingProjectLastnameFirstName.docx. This Word document (with answers) will be submitted for your assignment deliverable.

Note: Do not complete exercises using the Flowgraph code.

The project’s goal is to complete selected exercises. Complete manual exercises 1 and 2. Using Less, exercises 3, 6, 7, 8, and 10 are required. Exercise 5 will be completed in class. If you want additional practice with McCabe IQ Quality Assurance features, QA exercises 1 and 3 may be optionally completed, since they use Less code. Using Corp4 and Corp4V2, Test Exercises 2 and 3 are required. The setup for Corp4V2 will be illustrated in class.

Note: Do not complete exercises using the Flowgraph code.

December 4, 2024

Win-win Transactions

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Win-win Transactions

Type a set of five questions and answers that reflect your understanding of the concepts of facts, win-win transactions, loopholes, and line drawing.

Your test will be graded on your ability to create thought-provoking, practical examples and demonstrate deep engagement with the material. Be sure to follow these guidelines carefully.

What to Do:

Create Five Original Questions (20 Points Each):
- Write one question for each of the following concepts:
  - Facts: Focus on how legal decision-makers determine “what happened” in a case.
  - Win-Win Transactions: Explore situations where all parties seemingly benefit and the legal or ethical boundaries of such agreements.
  - Loopholes: Investigate gaps in laws or rules and how they can be exploited or closed.
  - Line Drawing: Examine how courts, lawmakers, or individuals draw boundaries to resolve complex legal issues.
- Write a fifth question that ties together two or more of these concepts.
Draft and Explain the Correct Answer (and Incorrect Answers):
- For each question, provide an answer key.
- Explain in 3-5 sentences why your answer is correct.
- Explain why the other choices are incorrect.
Cite Readings and Class Discussions:
- Use examples, principles, and authors we’ve studied in class to support your answers.
- Draw from readings like Kenneth Arrow on incentives, Saul Levmore on legal innovation, and Michael Pardo on proof.

Grading Criteria:

20 Points per Question (100 Points Total):
- Creativity & Practicality (10 points): Does your question reflect real-world complexity? Does it require thoughtful application rather than simple recall?,
- Clarity (5 points): Is the question clear and well-written?,
- Correct Answer Explanation (5 points): Does your explanation demonstrate depth and reference course materials?

Important Notes:

Avoid simplistic or overly broad questions such as “What is a loophole?” or “Define win-win transactions.” Questions like these will receive little to no credit.,
Be practical: Think of scenarios that a lawyer judge or policymaker might actually encounter.,
You’re welcome to reference hypothetical scenarios or current events to inspire your questions.

Example:

You may wish to create a question about a company’s creative interpretation of tax laws (loopholes) or a scenario where facts are disputed in a courtroom. Be sure to focus on the legal reasoning process and the consequences of these situations.

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