Applied Sciences

Task List: Listen to Podcast View web links View PDFs of artificial reefs in Florida and identify some of the construction materials Podcast: Driving Deeper Shorts: Value of Coral Reefs https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/podcast/welcome.php#podcast-archive  (Links to an external site.) Website: Artificial Reef  (Links to an external site.) https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/artificial-reef.html  (Links to an external site.) Files: Artificial Reef Locations Discussion Topic: Discuss some of the pros and cons of artificial reefs.  Do they help natural reefs by reducing fishing and diving pressures?  Are they a good way to recycle materials?  Are we just dumping trash or unwanted materials in the ocean?  Do they provide economic opportunities?  What is your final conclusion?  Continue to use examples in your discussion and reference any source material.  Must be at least 250 words Note: Don’t forget about the Peer review portion of the assignment. Minimum Word Counts: 300-400 words on first post

***350 WORDS NOT INCLUDING THE REFERENCE PAGE****Adverse EventsChapters 10-14 identify many different adverse events that individuals, families, and groups may experience. Please use the assigned readings and use the Library to research peer-reviewed studies to support your post.Please respond to the following:Identify and discuss one adverse event you read about in Chapters 10-14.Discuss ways in which a human service professional can promote resiliency when a client or family experiences the type of adversity you identified above.

This research paper is entitled: Harry Potter Fandom: How fan produced projects in convergence culture is utilized, their socio-cultural historical use, and function.  -What is new media and it’s evolution? (Provide examples and in-depth explanation. (examples: internet, social media platforms, fan sites, fan produced short films, discussion groups)  -What is “convergence culture” and how does it relate to Harry Potter Fandom? -What is “convergence media” and how does it relate to Harry Potter Fandom? -What is “participatory culture” and how does it relate to Harry Potter Fandom? (Use a detailed account of “Harry Potter Wars” as an example) -What are “paratexts” and how do they relate to Harry Potter Fandom? -This research paper has to be well supported by existing academic disclosure. – Must exhibit an understanding of present conversations happening in this field and how I can contribute to that discussion.   Material- Please include these 2 books as part of the 12 (peer reviewed, books or journals) 1. Potter Head book 2. “Convergence Culture Updated” by Jenkins 3. “Always Ready Always New” by Gitelman 4. “Show Sold Separately” by Gray

APA ESSAY Documented Argument in APA Your argumentative essay will be on an environmental topic from the list of options below. Consider your audience for this paper to be your peers. The essay should be between 3 ½ and 4 pages (850 to 1,000 words) in length, not including the cover page, abstract, or reference page. It should be double spaced in Times New Roman 12 point font and must include:  • An introduction, a minimum of 3 body paragraphs, and a conclusion  • a clearly articulated thesis that states the claim, position, or stance that your essay will prove in the introduction to your paper • 4 cited sources, at least 2 must be from the 3 sources that I included. You must find 2 CREDIBLE sources • At least 4 quotes from your sources  • Topic sentences that focus the discussion in the body paragraphs  • Examples, details, and explanations, and other researched evidence in the body paragraphs that clearly support the claim of your thesis • Counterarguments and refutations that show you understand the complexity of your argument and can accurately acknowledge the views of the opposition and refute them • Clear connections between ideas from paragraph to paragraph and within paragraphs (coherence)  • Proper APA style format in the cover page, in the abstract, in the in-text citations, and in the Reference page (see the template and instructional video for creating the APA format)  • Reference page listing a minimum of four sources  • Standard usage, grammar, and mechanics  IMPORTANT INFORMATION: ? You will submit your final draft through the Turn-it-in drop box designated for this purpose in the course. Please be aware, that although Turn-it-in does allow for similarities for quotations up to 24% of your paper, any similarity above 24% is considered too high for an original paper and will be flagged as plagiarism.   TOPIC How does our overreliance on fossil fuels damage the environment? What are the advantages of ending our reliance on fossil fuels? Make a capitalist argument against the fossil fuel industry. Start by reading the following opinion article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/aug/16/capitalism-climate-change-risksprofits-china.

For this assignment, you will research a group/culture that you are unfamiliar with.  You will need to use concepts learned throughout the course.  The research paper must be approximately 8 – 10 pages in length,  double spaced, and written in mla.  Your analysis should include but not limited to:           • What is the cultural history/background of the group?  Remember, you are introducing the group to your audience.      • What are some common experiences this group shares?      • What are potential biases or stereotypes of this group?  Who holds these particular stereotypes?  How can these stereotypes affect workplace diversity and inclusion?      • In the last five years, discuss the demographic shifts with this group.  What are the current issues and trends with this group?  Describe how these issues inform and influence the workplace in regard to diversity and inclusion?        • Identify potential discriminatory policies that would affect this group?  Provide alternative policies to would be inclusive to the group.      • Describe potential “dos and don’ts” when leading or working with individuals from this group.      • What insights does your analysis provide those in leadership roles on how to create a more inclusive workplace?      • In your conclusion, provide a summary of what you learned from this assignment and how did it change or strengthen your views of the group.

Once again you will write a 3-4-page essay in current APA format that addresses the questions below. Your essay must include at least 2 references to scholarly sources (the course material and/or other scholarly sources). All citations must be in current APA format and a reference page must be included at the end of your essay. The reference page does not count towards the 3-4-page total. Unlike the short essay, you do not have the PowerPoint option for this assignment. In your essay answer the following questions in complete sentences: What methods did Wassily Kandinsky use to change art? How did he feel about art and spirituality? Why was Kandinsky considered the pioneer of abstract art and who were some of his influencers and cohorts? Once you have completed this assignment you should be able to understand why Kandisnksy is credited with being the founder of abstract painting and how he used spirituality to influence his art.

1. Read the article attached below from the Economist, “Water War in Bolivia”. 2. Find another reference that describes the conflict over water privatization in Bolivia in the early 2000s or elsewhere. 3. Prepare a discussion question about water privatization as a solution to fresh water shortages. 4. Submit: (1) your discussion question, and (2) a brief written response to your question. Your response must be at least 200 words, use complete sentences, proper grammar and must be free of any spelling errors. 5. Respond to a classmate’s post

Double spacedTimes New Roman Font Size: 12Find and use 5 peer reviewed academic journal research articles.As city dwellers, we’re often busy working and/or going to school. Many of us leave our homes and get in our cars, or bikes, or skateboards, and get on the road. At this speed, we miss or ignore many environmental conditions that make our landscape. You are assigned to explore your local environment. What are the weather conditions or climatic patterns? What wind patterns dominate this area? What temperature ranges do you experience? How do you experience moisture such as storms, clouds, or fog . Then I want you to explore a country that you would like to visit or live in. You will write about this location’s weather patterns,  and/or the hydrologic features that are present there. Then I want you choose one topic that we are covering in class and compare and contrast your local environment to the environment you are researching. (Examples of topics: weather, extreme weather (tornadoes, hurricanes, tsunamis). Articles and books must relate to the physical geography of 1 country or region of your choice. Do not quote the articles, paraphrase or summarize them in your own words instead.APA formatFor your Works Cited page (required) provide:Name of AuthorTitle of Article or bookDate (Year)Name of the peer reviewed Journal

After reading the reference material provided: 1.      What factor do you find to be the most critical to a successful meeting? 2.      Describe why you find this factor to be the most important one. 3.      Explain how you would manage this factor as a meeting manager.   Requirements 250-word count (minimum) One APA Citation (minimum)     Reference Material https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=or8_RchXkb4&feature=emb_logo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xp0VAutGFyg&feature=emb_logo https://www.scoro.com/blog/tips-for-effective-meeting-management/ https://hbr.org/1976/03/how-to-run-a-meeting https://www.thebalancecareers.com/meeting-management-to-improve-productivity-2275301 http://projectmanagementhacks.com/meeting-tips/ https://www.clearpointstrategy.com/great-meeting-management-advice/

Each student must develop a thesis statement that analyzes the question related to biological anthropology. Thesis statements should outline the main argument of your analysis. Your thesis is your central argument, and can contain the main points you will make. In the body, the student must address the various viewpoints on the topic of the paper (in addition to the stance you are taking). The student will also discuss the significance of the topic research (why is this topic, question, argument important to biological anthropology? The study of evolution? Society at large?) Students should include a historical, political, and cultural context in their analysis of the author’s argument. The conclusion should summarize your main argument and add concluding insight. Use at least 3 academic sources to support their analysis. All sources need to be properly and consistently cited using an established citations method (i.e. APA, AAA, Chicago, MLA) and included in a bibliography. double spaced, 12 point Times New Roman font, 1 inch margins