Hardware And Software Recommendations

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Assignment Content

  1. Purpose of Assignment
    This assignment will help you assess hardware and software specifications for different computer and business purposes, and provides the student with an opportunity to explore and apply options to satisfy various needs.

    Assignment Steps

 

Read the following scenario:

Mary is a business student and is considering purchasing a new computer. She is looking for a recommendation on what to purchase to meet her needs. Mary is studying business with a finance minor. She will be doing data analysis on a regular basis using spreadsheets. She will need to write papers and collaborate with a team of students. In addition to her school work, Mary likes to listen to music, play computer games, surf the web, and store her pictures and movies in the cloud.

Write a minimum 350-word email to Mary in which you recommend key hardware and software requirements that will provide the needed functionality.

Include the following recommendations in your analysis:

  • Minimum hardware specifications
  • Peripherals
  • Key software applications
  • Key utilities to consider
  • Security protocol related to security concerns

Cite a minimum of three website resources where the information was found.

Copy your email to Mary, including citations, into a Microsoft® Word document.

The Nurse Leader As Knowledge Worker

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The term “knowledge worker” was first coined by management consultant and author Peter Drucker in his book, The Landmarks of Tomorrow (1959). Drucker defined knowledge workers as high-level workers who apply theoretical and analytical knowledge, acquired through formal training, to develop products and services. Does this sound familiar?

Nurses are very much knowledge workers. What has changed since Drucker’s time are the ways that knowledge can be acquired. The volume of data that can now be generated and the tools used to access this data have evolved significantly in recent years and helped healthcare professionals (among many others) to assume the role of knowledge worker in new and powerful ways.

In this Assignment, you will consider the evolving role of the nurse leader and how this evolution has led nurse leaders to assume the role of knowledge worker. You will prepare a PowerPoint presentation with an infographic (graphic that visually represents information, data, or knowledge. Infographics are intended to present information quickly and clearly.) to educate others on the role of nurse as knowledge worker.

Reference: Drucker, P. (1959). The landmarks of tomorrow. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers.

To Prepare:

  • Review the concepts of informatics as presented in the Resources.
  • Reflect on the role of a nurse leader as a knowledge worker.
  • Consider how knowledge may be informed by data that is collected/accessed.

The Assignment:

  • Explain the concept of a knowledge worker.
  • Define and explain nursing informatics and highlight the role of a nurse leader as a knowledge worker.
  • Develop a simple infographic to help explain these concepts.

    NOTE: For guidance on infographics, including how to create one in PowerPoint, see “How to Make an Infographic in PowerPoint” presented in the Resources.

  • Your PowerPoint should Include the hypothetical scenario you originally shared in the Discussion Forum. Include your examination of the data that you could use, how the data might be accessed/collected, and what knowledge might be derived from that data. Be sure to incorporate feedback received from your colleagues’ responses.

Understanding Memory Loss

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Memory loss is frightening. The purpose of this assignment is to make you think of memory loss realistically. Complete the steps listed below:

Engage your critical thinking skills. How accurately is memory loss featured in the selected movie? Specifically, does the memory loss in the movie resemble actual cases? Is appropriate terminology used? Is the prognosis realistic?

  • Note that statements regarding the accuracy or inaccuracy of the memory loss illustrated in the movie are to be supported by evidence collected by cognitive psychologists and neuroscientists (i.e., experts). Thus, review the literature on memory loss and use at least two peer-reviewed articles that can answer the questions above. Although your opinion is valuable and always welcome, it needs to be supported by scientific evidence.
  • Express your thoughts about how the movie could have more realistically depicted memory loss, its cause(s), time-course, and prognosis.
  • Describe the memory loss featured in the selected movie as well as discussing its accuracy Keep in mind that accuracy refers to the description of symptoms, potential cause(s), prognosis and actual time-course.

Your paper must begin with an introduction to the selected topic in which you define all concepts that will be discussed in the paper. You must also include a conclusion expressing your thoughts about how the movie could have more realistically depicted memory loss, its causes, time-course, and prognosis.

The Understanding Memory Loss Paper:

  • Must be four to five double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
  • Must include a separate title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must use at least two peer-reviewed source in addition to the course text.
    • The Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesPreview the document table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.
  • Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Pros And Cons Of Taking Turmeric Supplements Or Eating Turmeric In Foods

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Part 1: (30 points) Please read “How Do You Tell if It’s Nutrition Fact or Nutrition Fiction?” in the textbook, Personal Nutrition, on pages 22–27. Refer to the bulleted questions on pages 23-24 you should ask about a research report while finding your articles.  Find a total of three (3) credible resource articles.

  1. Locate two credible nutrition articles on the Internet where the audience would be the average consumer. Review the articles and compose a short paragraph about each of these articles stating why you think they are credible.
  2. Locate one professional journal article on Google Scholars, Pubmed.gov, or EBSCO Host where the audience could be the consumer or for professionals in that field. Compose a short paragraph about why this article is credible.
  3. Be sure to prove why your articles are credible for full credit.

Part 2: (15 points) What did you learn?

  1. Throughout your research of this topic you should have come across the term “peer reviewed.” Please define “peer reviewed” and explain to me why a peer reviewed article is reputable. (5 pts)
  2. Next, compose a paragraph on what you learned from this assignment about evaluating nutrition and scientific resources NOT about your topic. Include information about using Pubmed.gov, Google Scholars, or EBSCO Host for research. (10 pts)

Part 3: (10 points) The Bibliography

Use proper APA format and create a bibliography of your sources. See *Note below.

Part 4: (25 points) Using Kendall LibGuides and the Kendall Iva M. Freeman Library

  1. How did you use the Kendall Library’s Lib Guides to help you find credible articles on your topic? Develop your answer in 2-3 paragraphs and feel free to interview the library staff for a quote.

Principles Of Accounting

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Introduce yourself to your classmates with your name, location, current employment, and future goals. After introducing yourself, discuss how accounting affects your everyday life. Give an example of a time in your life (or the life of a family member or friend) when accounting affected the outcome of a decision.

Please include the name of the person or question to which you are replying in the subject line. For example, “Tom’s response to Susan’s comment.”

ALSO PLEASE REPLY TO ANOTHER STUDENTS COMMENT BELOW

Hello Everyone! My name is Tim, and I currently live in Dieterich, IL , which is a small town just outside of Effingham, IL. I currently work for Patterson Technology as a Scrum Master working within multiple software development teams. My future goals are to eventually complete my degree and work within project management and hopefully lead one of the many projects that are ongoing within this company.

I think accounting comes into everyday experiences when living within the means that are provided for yourself. Its imperative to know the amount of money you earning vs what you are spending. My wife and I built our home in 2017, and one major factor of accounting influence which bank we were going to process our mortgage through. One bank in town was going to add additional fees which summed up to 4-5 thousand more over the life of the loan, due to them being able to outsource the loan to a third party, so we opted to save that money and located a bank that actually was able to provide a lower APR along with not having any fees, and the loan will always stay with them!

Interpersonal Communication Models and Competency Guidelines

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Directions: Download this worksheet to your computer and save it using this submission title: “WK1Assgn+lastname+firstinitial.doc”. The file name identifies you and indicates to your Instructor that your worksheet is available to grade. Please fill in the answers in the boxes provided by TYPING in your answers. If you need more space than is provided, the box will expand as you write. Do not write your answers in a separate document because your Instructor will use the rubric after each question to grade that section of this worksheet. You may use the rubrics as a guide to make sure you completed each question correctly.

Please use section 1.4 and 6.1, from Chapters 1 and 6, out of ourCommunication in the Real World: An Introduction to Communication Studiestextbook and thePrinciples of Interpersonal Communication Prezi to answer the following questions:

Question 1

Interpersonal Communication is “the process of exchanging messages between people whose lives mutually influence one another in unique ways in relation to social and cultural norms” (Communication in the Real World).

Describe one person in your life with whom you communicate interpersonally frequently. Explain how this definition describes your conversations with this person. Please write at least 50 words.

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Question 2

Communication competence is “the ability to communicate effectively and appropriately in personal relationships” (Communication in the Real World)

In at least 100 words, describe a conversation you have had that was either effective and appropriate OR ineffective and inappropriate. Explain how your example shows the type of conversation you chose. Please referCommunication in the Real World section 1.4 and use information from here to support your answer.

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Question 3

We read this week in Communication in the Real World, section 6.1, that there are three general goals that can be met when we take part in interpersonal communication: instrumental needs, relationship-maintenance goals, and self-presentation goals.

Choose an interpersonal conversation from your own life and describe it. Explain which of the three goals you were trying to meet and how you achieved it. Make sure to use examples that are different from those given by the book.  Write your answer in complete sentences and write at least 100 words.

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Question 4

Interpersonal communication follows certain principles, which make it different from other types of communication.  

Choose two of the principles listed in Prezi presentation Principles of Interpersonal Communication.  Explain each principle in your own words and provide an example of how those principles apply to your own interpersonal communication. Write at least 100 words.

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Controversial Topics In Human Services

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Research published viewpoints, found in no fewer than two scholarly sources or other credible sources, regarding the pros and cons of legalization of marijuana from the perspective of the human services discipline and profession. Based on these sources, your required readings on controversial issues and marijuana legalization, and reflections on your values and ethics, write an initial post to the forum identifying and evaluating one or more implications of this issue for the provision of human services.

Then, apply these reflections to a fictional or real (if you happen to know of one) case study concerning a human services client who is a heavy marijuana user. Specify gender, age, and related environmental and personal issues and circumstances, such as: Is this a legalized state? Is the client’s use related to a medical and/or psychological need? How is the client claiming to get the money for the marijuana?

In your initial post, address the following:

  • Describe how the issue of legalization and its controversial character affect your professional responsibilities broadly and your practice with regard to the client.
  • Provide one or more examples describing how you, as a human services provider, would act in response to specific scenarios that might come up in practice, assessing how social factors, legal factors, and/or the larger moral context might create tensions or a conflict with respect to values.
  • Tie in this scenario (or scenarios) with conceptual discussions and arguments put forth in your sources, describing how your (fictional or actual) experience is informed and explained by the literature and this week’s readings.

Public Health And Environment

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Option # 1: Finding Partners

Most community action plans can benefit from recruiting partners—individuals or organizations that might help with the solution to the public health issue. These partners may have money, special tools or skills, and other resources.

Create a list of at least 10 local partners who might be willing to help you implement or develop your own Community Action Plan. Look ahead to Chapter 8 in your text for more details about how to identify stakeholders in your chosen community. Your list must include the potential partner’s name, comprehensive contact information (job title, address, phone, website, and any assistants’ names), and a short explanation of why you think he/she/it would be useful to your project. List why you think that particular partner might be interested in joining your effort—that is, what is the benefit to the partner in doing so?

Your partners could come from the following (don’t be limited by this list):

  • Government officials (state, regional, local or federal)
  • Local health/public health department agent(s)
  • Non-profits or non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Think broadly.  For example, consider national and local organizations (e.g., men’s and women’s organizations, schools, government-funded services, and volunteer organizations).
  • Businesses. Businesses often help fund or implement community projects.
  • Schools.  Colleges or universities may have grants, special departments, or clubs/organizations.
  • Churches or faith-based organizations

Instructions:

What is the mission of the health care organization?

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Written Assignment 1- Assessment of the current situation at a health services organization – worth 15% of the grade

Task – You will be picking and analyzing a current health services organization in terms of its current situation and focus on its customers.  Remember to follow all the general requirements for written assignments published in the syllabus as well as the details below.  Refer to the grading rubric in the syllabus before submitting your paper to ensure you have given yourself the best opportunity for maximum credit.

Approach your written assignment as follows:

  1. Pick a health services organization that you may work for or with which you are familiar.  It can be a local or national organization.
  2. Research the organization by visiting its website and, if possible, its location.
  3. Research the industry in which your organization operates, e.g. nursing homes, private physician practice.
  4. Using your findings, conduct a SWOT analysis of your organization. Use the SWOT Analysis Worksheet provided under Course Content
  5. Conduct a competitive analysis of your organization.  Use the Competitive Analysis Worksheet provided under Course Content.

Prepare your written assignment by addressing each of the following questions in order:

  1. What is the mission of the health care organization?
  2. What are their corporate level goals?
  3. Who are their customers?
  4. From your SWOT analysis, what do you conclude are the organization’s main strengths and weaknesses?
  5. From your SWOT analysis, what do you conclude are the organization’s main opportunities and threats?
  6. Who are the primary competitors to the organization?
  7. Do you think the organization has a customer-focused orientation to its practices and procedures?  Why or why not?

NOTE:  You will not find definitive information on your organization relating to these questions, some of the information is propriety or not available through public means.  Use and cite data whenever you find it, or use your best judgment as to what you think is occurring at the organization.  Be sure to offer your rationale for your conclusions.

How To Study More Effectively: Putting Knowledge Of Memory Functioning To Work

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In this discussion forum, you will explore the imperfect content of our memories of experiences. For your initial post, complete the following steps:

In the videos, Loftus describes the ease with which false memories can be created or altered. Yet people like Paul Shanely are incarcerated, convicted of heinous crimes based on the testimony of men who have claimed to have repressed memories of years of childhood sexual abuse until adulthood. The two sides of the argument are referred to as “The Memory Wars.” For this discussion, choose one of the following prompts:

  • Analyze both sides of the Shanely case. Which side is best supported by the scientific evidence? Which one do you support and why?
  • Analyze the case of the Ramona family. How could the daughter repress such memories for so long? Does the fact that her father successfully sued the therapist prove that the memories are false?
  • Analyze the case of Jennifer Thompson-Cannino and Ronald Cotton. How is it possible to be so sure that you recognize a face when it is not the right person?
  • Provide an overview of Loftus’ research. How does that prove (or not) that memories can be created or altered?

Use your critical thinking skills and present a cogent analysis and argument for the position you choose to defend. Support your points with evidence from at least one peer-reviewed research article. Your initial post must be a minimum of 300 words.