What is the Adam’s apple?
1. The pharynx is common to what 2 systems?2. What is the voice box? Of what is it composed? What is the Adam’s apple?
Summarize, in 350 to 500 words, this individual’s contributions and make a solid argument for why he or she should be included in any list of important creative thinkers.
Select, as a team, one creative thinker who changed the way people saw and/or experienced the world. Summarize, in 350 to 500 words, this individual’s contributions and make a solid argument for why he or she should be included in any list of important creative thinkers. Include a brief comparison to the thinkers your team members selected for their individual assignments this week: Do they share similar creative processes and/or environments?
What kind of new input and output devices do you think future computers might have?
Discussion Question
What kind of new input and output devices do you think future computers might have? Why? Think of 3 examples of each.
What distinction does he make between these two positions?
Write 300 words in MLA format.
a) Nietzsche claims God is Dead and concurrently states his own philosophy is life affirming and that he is an active nihilist as opposed to a passive nihilist. What distinction does he make between these two positions? Explain his criticism of religion in your response.
What strategies would help you to develop a core team to generate buy-in for this change?
Course Project: Developing a Strategic Plan Section 5: Proposed Core Team of Change Champions In Week 4, you examined the benefits of stakeholder involvement and the negative consequences that may arise if this is not sufficiently addressed during strategic planning. This week you have been considering how to leverage the influence of change champions and facilitate team building to promote the successful implementation of a proposed change. How would you create a core team of change champions for the change you are proposing through your Course Project? To prepare: Reflect on the results of your SWOT analysis (submitted in Week 7) and other elements of your strategic plan.Think about how effective stakeholder involvement would promote the successful adoption and implementation of your proposed change. Consider the following: What strategies would help you to develop a core team to generate buy-in for this change? Which stakeholders should be included in the process as change champions? How and when should they become involved?Begin to write a 1- to 2-page description of your core team of change champions. Section 6: Evaluation Plan Creating an evaluation plan is a critical part of developing a strategic plan. How would evaluation allow you to determine the cost benefits and effectiveness of your proposed change? To prepare: Reflect on the elements of your Course Project that you have developed thus far. Review the information on evaluation presented in the Learning Resources, and reflect on any insights you have gained from this week’s Discussion. (Week 11 Discussion)How would you evaluate the implementation of your strategic plan? Develop an evaluation plan that includes a timeline for evaluation. Be sure to incorporate refreezing. To complete: Write a 1- to 3-page explanation of your evaluation plan. Include the timeline for evaluation, and explain how you will incorporate refreezing.Note: This will be submitted as part of your Course Project this week. Section 7: Executive Summary As your development of a strategic plan comes to a conclusion, it is time to develop foundational pieces for your Course Project, including an executive summary.An executive summary provides an overview of your proposed change and allows your target audience to become acquainted with the essential elements of the strategic plan. Your executive summary should be informative and persuasive, delineating the business case for your proposed change. To prepare: Review the information in the Learning Resources related to developing an executive summary.Craft an executive summary that appeals to your target audience and presents key information related to your strategic plan. Be sure to describe the unmet need you are addressing and convey the urgency or significance of this problem. Clearly state your proposed change and substantiate your recommendation. To complete: Write an executive summary for your strategic plan.Note: This will be submitted as part of your Course Project this week. Section 8: References The inclusion of a reference list not only allows you to credit others’ work appropriately but also provides the information readers would need to read resources of interest to them and learn more about the underpinnings of your strategic plan. To prepare: Develop and/or refine the list of the resources cited in your strategic plan. To complete: Create your reference list to accompany your strategic plan. Comprehensive Course Project: Developing a Strategic Plan Over the past several weeks of this course, you have been developing elements of a strategic plan. As you prepare to submit your Course Project, reflect on what you have learned throughout this process. Also think about how you would like to convey the results of your analysis and planning to your target audience. Your Course Project must include information related to each section of the Course Project assigned in Weeks 6–11; however, you have some flexibility in terms of how you present it. You may wish to compare strategic plans from various groups and organizations and then develop a format that best suits your plan.Note: Your comprehensive Course Project serves as your Portfolio Assignment for this course. To complete: Create a strategic plan that includes essential information related to the following:Section 1: Summary of the IssueSection 2: SWOT AnalysisSection 3: Balanced ScorecardSection 4: Budgeting and Timeline ToolsSection 5: Proposed Core Team of Change ChampionsSection 6: Evaluation PlanSection 7: Executive SummarySection 8: References SECTION 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 are attached. PLEASE COMPLETE OTHER SECTIONS and need one comprehensive project submitted including each section. THis paper is worth 500 points and depending on this paper is my pass or fail.
What are the ethical issues of balancing cost with providing greater access to health care and improving quality?
Numerous sources report that the United States spends more per capita on health care than other industrialized nations. In 2010, Medicare and Medicaid Services stated that medical-related expenditures exceeded 2.6 trillion dollars; however, indications are that these high expenditures are not improving health outcomes to the degree expected. What makes containing health care costs so difficult? What are the ethical issues of balancing cost with providing greater access to health care and improving quality? This week, you will consider health care economics and how cost influences the decision-making process regarding coverage. You will also examine the trade-offs related to cost, quality, and access—three factors that drive the health care policy process. This week, you analyzed ethical and economic challenges concerning health care policy decisions and reimbursement mechanisms for services, that included trade-offs related to cost, quality and access. 1 1/2 pages with 3 references, APA Required Readings Knickman, J. R., & Kovner, A. R. (Eds.). (2015). Health care delivery in the united states (11th ed.). New York, NY: Springer Publishing. Chapter 11, “Health Care Financing” (pp. 231–251) This chapter attempts to unravel several of the complexities in America’s health care system, and it also provides an analysis of the health care/insurer/patient relationship and how hospitals are actually funded. Chapter 12, “Health Care Costs and Value” (pp. 253–270) Rising costs of health care and potential approaches to constraining growth in health care expenditures are examined in this chapter. Chapter 10, “Health Workforce” (pp. 213–225) This chapter looks at the nature of the supply and demand for health care professionals in the United States. Milstead, J. A. (2016). Health policy and politics: A nurse’s guide (5th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers. Chapter 10, “Overview: The Economics and Finance of Health Care” (pp. 283-308) This chapter breaks down the basic elements of economics as they relate to health care, explaining how consumer choice combined with limitations on what hospitals can supply affects the type of care given. Reinhardt, U. E. (2010, Jan 20). State of the nation (a special report): Voices—A good start. The Wall Street Journal, p. R5. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases. This article describes how the U.S. health care reform bill seeks to obtain better value for the U.S. health care dollar by generating more research into cost-effective care. Stein, R. (2010, November 8). Review of prostate cancer drugs Provenge renews medical cost-benefit debate. The Washington Post. Retrieved from http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/11/07/AR2010110705205.html This article describes a federal review conducted to determine whether Medicare expenditures should be allocated to an expensive prostate cancer vaccine. The author details both sides of the debate on the issue.
Using at least two peer-reviewed studies (no websites), discuss what genetic factors have been identified in the development or maintenance of depression.
A successful essay will address the following areas: Introduction (1 paragraph): Briefly introduce the reader to the topic, using citations when necessary. Outline what will be covered in the paper. Literature Review: Biological/Genetic Factors: Using at least two peer-reviewed studies (no websites), discuss what genetic factors have been identified in the development or maintenance of depression. Summarize the studies, clearly stating the biological factors and how they influence depression (ie., onset, severity, prognosis, maintenance, etc.). Support for SSRIs Using at least two peer-reviewed studies (no websites), discuss studies that show support for using SSRIs to treat depressive symptoms. Be sure to summarize the studies, explaining how SSRIs are helpful (ie., reducing symptoms, improving functioning, etc.). Non-Support/Against SSRIs Using at least two peer-reviewed studies (no websites), discuss studies that do not show support for using SSRIs to treat depressive symptoms. Be sure to summarize the studies, explaining why SSRIs are not recommended. These studies might yield results that another treatment is more effective, or that SSRIs might lead to adverse side effects, etc. Discussion/Faith Integration (3 paragraphs): Reflect on the above sections, and discuss your personal view on the use of SSRIs to treat depression, taking into consideration the researched presented. Identify at least two examples of sadness or depression that are found in the bible (including applicable scripture). Include any possible cause or influence of that depression (ie., what is the context of those feelings?). How can Christians or the church at large support individuals who are experiencing depression? Identify at least two ways/suggestions.
Explain the differences between first-, second-, and third-person narration.
Use articles The birthmark by Hawthorne’s, Girl by Jamaica Kincaid, The open boat by crane’s
Midterm Assignment It must be emphasized that this piece of writing is not a homework assignment. Rather, it is one piece of the formal writing you will produce in fulfillment of the requirements for this course. It also serves as your midterm examination. As such, you should take your time working on this assignment. You will want to outline your writing, visit the Learning Center, proofread, and revise before uploading your finished product here. Aim for a total of 500-750 words.
1. Explain the differences between first-, second-, and third-person narration. Give an example of each from the readings we have looked at this semester. 2. What is the difference between denotation and connotation? Be specific. Find examples from the stories we have read to illustrate the difference. 3. What are flat and round characters? Explain. Give an example of each type of character from our readings this semester and explain what makes them flat or round. 4. What is symbolism? Identify one example of symbolism from a story we have read this semester and explain how the author uses symbolism to create meaning.
Why does the Federal Emergency Management Agency use the term whole community?
As we have discussed in class, Emergency Management begins, not with the Federal Government but with the individual then moves to the family unit, and moves up to the community and continues up. We all need to be involved in preparing for and responding to disasters and catastophes. Why does the Federal Emergency Management Agency use the term whole community? What does it mean? What comprises the whole community? Your response should be a minimum of 500 words.
Develop an essay that evaluates the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 that focuses on the barriers to effective implementation of the act.
Pollution Prevention Act
Instructions
Develop an essay that evaluates the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 that focuses on the barriers to effective implementation of the act. Use the reading attached as the basis for your essay, but develop it further with additional research. Clearly identify barriers, but do not just summarize the barriers; develop some recommendations for how this act could be changed (if it needs to be) to be more effective. Think about the difference in our regulatory philosophy between then and now, or in the economy, or whatever comes to mind as you read it. Use data, cases, and examples to support your suggestions and positions. Using APA style, cite all sources used both within and at the end of your answer. A fully developed response
