Create a story that allows the reader to see the growth of the character and the results of the adverse behavior.
Allegory Portfolio
Throughout Unit 2, you have been reading excerpts from the medieval narrative poem The Canterbury Tales and have applied comprehension strategies to analyze the poem’s characterization, tone, narrator, voice, and perspective. Throughout the unit, you have also started gathering material to write a modern allegory inspired by the pilgrims’ stories in The Canterbury Tales by deciding on a theme, sketching characters, choosing a point of view, and creating an outline to organize the plot and other narrative elements. In this lesson, you will draft an allegory that is engaging for the reader and that conveys a moral message. Tips: 1. Think about some Universal themes we all know: hope, fear, trust, values in society, change, betrayal, anger, humor… 2. Think about a situation that would describe and show this theme – in the behavior of the characters. 3. Create two or more characters. One character needs to show the positive behavior and one needs to show the opposite behavior(against the desired behavior) 4. Makes sure you create a story that allows the reader to see the growth of the character and the results of the adverse behavior. 5. Show the moral question and how it is resolved. You need to illustrate how important the positive behavior is through the actions and reactions of the characters, the dialogue of the characters, and the tone of the narrator. Example: Purpose/Theme: To illustrate the importance of Trust Characters: Two brothers Story: One brother’s past behavior causes the other brother to distrust him and this results in a disastrous outcome. Resolution: Both brothers realize the importance of trust and what the outcome could be if you do not trust. Double Spaced2-3 pages
Explain the impact of reverse logistics operations of countries such as China, India, Brazil and Vietnam and how they contribute to the world environment, either positively or negatively
Write a two page paper, plus the title page and a reference page on the following statement:Explain the impact of reverse logistics operations of countries such as China, India, Brazil and Vietnam and how they contribute to the world environment, either positively or negatively choose one.
Would you expect to find different modes of argument in academic journals than in newspapers?
Assignment 1: Argument Mapping Write a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you:(Note: Refer to Demonstration Exercise 3 located at the end of Chapter 1 for criteria 1-3.)Along with other policy-analytic methods discussed earlier in this chapter (Figure 1.1), the influence diagram and decision tree are useful tools for structuring policy problems.52 The influence diagram (Figure C1.3) displays the policy, the National Maximum Speed Limit, as a rectangle. A rectangle always refers to a policy choice or decision node, which in this case is the choice between adopting and not adopting the national maximum speed limit of 55 mph. To the right and above the decision node are uncertain events, represented as ovals, which are connected to the decision node with arrows showing how the speed limit affects or is affected by them. The rectangles with shaved corners represent valued policy outcomes or objectives. The objectives are to lower fuel consumption, reduce travel time, reduce injuries, and avert traffic fatalities. To the right of the objectives is another shaved rectangle, which designates the net benefits (benefits less costs) of the four objectives. The surprising result of using the influence diagram for problem structuring is the discovery of causally relevant economic events, such as the recession and unemployment, which affect miles driven, which in turn affect all four objectives. The “root cause” appears to be the OPEC oil embargo. (Note: Refer to Demonstration Exercise 3 located at the end of Chapter 8 for criterion 4.)(Note: Refer to Demonstration Exercise 4 located at the end of Chapter 8 for criteria 5-7.)DEMONSTRATION EXERCISES1.Obtain an online or hard copy of the international affairs section of a newspaper. Identify and describe as many modes of argument as you can. Would you expect to find different modes of argument in academic journals than in newspapers? Explain.2.Read the letters to the editor in a newspaper, magazine, or online bulletin board or blog. Find as many examples of formal and informal fallacies as you can. A variation of this exercise is to break into groups to complete the assignment.3.Read Case 8.1 (Pros and Cons of Balkan Intervention), which is drawn from an editorial in the Los Angeles Times. Use the argument-mapping procedures presented in this chapter to analyze the pros and cons (or strengths and weaknesses) of the recommendation that the United States should not intervene in the Balkans. In doing this exercise, either display the elements of argument with Microsoft Draw or use Rationale, the special computer program for mapping the structure of policy arguments.4.Write a one-page analysis in which you assess the overall plausibility of the claim “The conflict in Bosnia is somebody else’s trouble. The United States should not intervene militarily.” Prepare an argument map and hand it in with your one-page analysis.5.Following is an argument map in which the warrants, backings, objections, rebuttals, and qualifiers have been scrambled.57 Rearrange the elements to make a persuasive argument and counterargument. Study Case 8.2 as an example. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Describe the meaning of the image as a whole.
The visual principle of gestalt, pioneered by German Max Wertheimer, is one of great importance in the design world. The statement, “The whole is different than the sum of its parts”; summarizes much of the gestalt theory. In this assignment we’ll explore this statement in detail.Choose a famous work of art. The Image Resources in the Course Materials folder should help you find a good source. Look closely at the image and identify several of the individual elements within the image. Imagine the removal of one of these elements. How would the meaning of the image change? Remove a second. With two elements missing, how does the meaning change again?In a brief 2-3 page analysis, identify the image you chose. Describe the meaning of the image as a whole. Then describe the meaning of the image as the first element is removed and again after the second is removed. What does this exercise show you in terms of how imagery can be used in media?USE THE APA FORMAT AND IN TEXT CITATIONS.
Differentiate between restorative justice and retributive justice.
Question 1 Differentiate between restorative justice and retributive justice. Provide examples. Which does the justice system use today? Question 2 Compare and contrast the UCR and the NCVS. Question 3 Name five differences and five similarities between the juvenile justice system and the criminal justice system. Overall, are they more similar or different? Support your answer. Question 4 Compare and contrast the juvenile rights period with the juvenile court period. Question 5 Discuss the Gault decision and the ramifications of the decision on the juvenile justice system. Question 6 Differentiate between classical theory and positivist theories. Question 7 Discuss the nature vs. nurture conflict and explain these opposing views on the cause of delinquency. Question 8 Differentiate between the function of punishment and the purpose of law according to the Durkheimian and Marxist perspectives. Question 9 Discuss the two competing world views regarding the cause of delinquency that have existed over the centuries. What are the important concepts of each view? Question 10 Discuss the key aspects of adolescent development. Question 11 Differentiate between the five risk and protective factors. Provide examples. Question 12 What characteristics are present when delinquency is the highest? Why? Question 13 Discuss the three developmental pathways to delinquency to include the behaviors associated with each. Question 14 Differentiate between the three levels of child maltreatment. Question 15 Why are prevention and intervention programs important? What has been shown to be most effective in reducing delinquency?
Develop a draft BIA plan for the Health Network that focuses on the data center.
Senior management at Health Network has decided they want a business impact analysis (BIA) that examines the company’s data center and a business continuity plan (BCP). Because of the importance of risk management to the organization, management has allocated all funds for both efforts. Your team has their full support, as well as permission to contact any of them directly for participation or inclusion in the BIA or BCP.Winter storms on the East Coast have affected the ability of Health Network employees to reach the Arlington offices in a safe and timely manner. However, no BCP plan currently exists to address corporate operations. The Arlington office is the primary location for business units, such as Finance, Legal, and Customer Support. Some of the corporate systems, such as the payroll and accounting applications, are located only in the corporate offices. Each corporate location is able to access the other two, and remote virtual private networks (VPNs) exist between each production data center and the corporate locations.The corporate systems are not currently being backed up and should be addressed in the new plan. The BCP should also include some details regarding how the BCP will be tested. For this part of the project:1. Research BIAs and BCPs.2. Develop a draft BIA plan for the Health Network that focuses on the data center. The BIA should identify:a. Critical business functionsb. Critical resourcesc. Maximum acceptable outage (MAO) and impactd. Recovery point objective (RPO) and recovery time objective (RTO)3. Develop a draft BCP that could recover business operations while efforts are ongoing to restart previous operations. You may use or repurpose a BCP template you find online. Include a description of how you would test the plan.
briefly summarize the various fields and disciplines associated with organizational development, improvement, and change.
The profession of optimizing organizational performance is quite broad, and it encompasses several fields, practice areas, and specialties. These include industrial/organizational (I/O) psychology, organizational development, organizational psychology, organizational psychology and development (OPD), consulting psychology, change management, organizational consulting, organizational design, and management consulting. When working with clients, it’s important to distinguish yourself as an OD practitioner and to fully understand your role so that you can explain the strengths, benefits, and nuances of OD practice as opposed to similar disciplines. In this Discussion, you identify the elements that differentiate OD from other fields.
To prepare: Post briefly summarize the various fields and disciplines associated with organizational development, improvement, and change. Then discuss what OD is and what it is not. Provide examples and resources that differentiate and distinguish OD as a unique profession. Also explain how OD professionals can work collaboratively with other practice areas to provide additional benefits to client organizations.
Discuss the issue of personal stress as it relates to psychological well-being
As noted in your text, chronic stress (long-term reactions to stressors) and daily hassles can be damaging to your physical and psychological health. No one can avoid stress. However, there are a number of factors that can either contribute to becoming overwhelmed by stress or to flourishing in spite of it. For example, having a sense of control, social support, relaxation, and a sense of meaning can all contribute to effectively combating the effects of stress.In this exercise, you will complete a number of scales to help you determine your stress level, how you respond to and cope with stress, and resources you have to combat stress. You will use the results of these scales to develop your personal stress profile. To make the exercise more fun, you might want to have you partner, spouse, or friend complete the scales too. That way you can compare your stress profiles.1. Discuss your scores on each of the above scales and write a couple of brief statements about what that score means for you. Were you surprised by the score(s)? Did the results of the scales resonate with your perception of your stress level?2. Incorporating information from your text and other academic sources, provide a summary of your stressors and life hassles.3. Incorporating information from your text and other academic sources, provide a summary of what you might do to reduce your stress.4. Discuss the issue of personal stress as it relates to psychological well-being. Relate your own results and thoughts about your experience with these scales to the information provided in the text and other academic sources.
why are theories important in the study of public policy?
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: After completing this week’s required learning activities, why are theories important in the study of public policy? How do output-based models and process-based models differ and explain the pros and cons of each? Explain the pluralist and elite theories of political power and influence and discuss how they apply to the study of public policy-making? In APA format with at least 1 reference.
Write a 6 page proposal for one way to address a food-related ethical problem on our campus or in our communities
6 pages proposal about Global Food Initiative
The Writing Prompt: Write a 6 page proposal for one way to address a food-related ethical problem on our campus or in our communities. Use the following questions for guidance:• What is a serious, food related ethical problem that needs to be fixed on our campus?• What is a plausible solution that would best address this problem?• Why is your solution the most ethical way to address the problem? What ethical principle(s) guide your solution?• What objections do you expect to face from your intended audience? How can you address their concerns?• What is at stake in this solution? What should your audience do with your proposal? I need one page draft to be done in one day. Drafting the Proposal Write a rough draft of your project idea using the suggestions from SMGW, pp. 260-266. Focus mostly on “introducing” or “reframing” the problem and “demonstrating its seriousness” and/or “conceding strengths” for your audience.
