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Directions: Write an essay of 750-1000 words using the technique of argument and persuasion. Your essay should include an introductory paragraph, several body paragraphs, and a concluding paragraph. Be sure to include a thesis statement as the last sentence of the introduction and a topic sentence to top each body paragraph. You are required to quote from at least one source provided below. Reminder: Essay grades drop one full letter grade for each day that they are submitted late. Topic: Write an essay that argues for or against the notion that “college is overrated.” Is college essential—is earning a college degree in most people’s best interest? Why or why not? In the body of your essay, you will be required to quote one of the assigned readings at least once to help support your position. Assigned Readings: “Thinking too highly of higher ed” by Peter Thiel (Links to an external site.) “In defence of college: What Peter Thiel gets wrong, once again,” by Vivek Wadhwa (Links to an external site.) “The World Might Be Better Off Without College for Everyone,” by Bryan Caplan (Links to an external site.) Essay Parts: INTRODUCTION: Stimulate the reader’s interest in the central point with your hook that leads up to the thesis. The thesis should 1) state the debatable issue on whether college is overrated or essential for most, 2) mention the specific position on the issue, and 3) WHY (claim + reason = complete thesis). BODY PARAGRAPHS: Each topic sentence provides a reason for the thesis’s position and is backed up with evidence. Reasons and evidence are aimed at convincing the reader to think or act in a particular way. Quote or paraphrase, using correct MLA format, one or more of the authors from the assigned readings one to three times total in your essay. Use the “Sandwich” Preview the document method. If it would help convince the reader, mention important reasons against the thesis position and make them less compelling. Consider noting what would happen if this position were or were not adopted. Avoid name-calling and expressions like “most people believe” or “I think” or “in my opinion.” Supporting details are arranged in an emphatic or other logical order. CONCLUSION: Close the essay with a consequence- and solution-oriented conclusion that closes the essay in a satisfying way and hammers home the argument. This assignment will be automatically submitted to TurnItIn—Remember, no need to register or log in to TurnItIn.com on your own. This tool is embedded into our course and when you submit your essay, it will be automatically submitted to TurnItIn. For this assignment, please use your own words, only use the provided sources, and aim for a TurnItIn similarity score of 0% minus direct quotes.

Diabetic nephropathy is a devastating manifestation of years of poorly-controlled diabetes mellitus. Research diabetic nephropathy on the Internet and write a one-page paper on the topic. Consider the following questions when writing your paper: What is diabetic nephropathy? What are the risk factors for developing diabetic nephropathy? What are the symptoms of diabetic nephropathy? What are the treatment options for diabetic nephropathy? Once complete, follow the instructions below on Saving Documents to Build Your Portfolio.

Assessing the Benefits of 21st Century After-School Programs: An Effective Academic Tool for Innovative Learning in High-Poverty School Districts Need Information completed in the following: 1. Dissertation Template with some information entered (will need to check and review for corrections (chapter 1, terms, references already type in the template attached) 2. Need a table of content completed in the template with sections within the dissertation template 3. Will need a brief Literature overview 4. Will need tables/charts on students in poverty areas excel in afterschool programs 5. Need more current statistical research data (2015-2019) 6. Would like to identify research using a mix-method approach 7. Need to be thoroughly checked for plagiarism.

This activity is important because as a manager, you must be able to understand the effect of cultural differences within and across countries on your business. Different countries and societies demand cross-cultural literacy in managers. The goal of this exercise is to demonstrate your understanding of cultural differences and how they influence business decisions. To be successful, many companies need to adapt their products and services to the local culture. Read the case and answer the questions that follow. The Swatch Group (swatchgroup.com) with its headquarters in Biel, Switzerland (Europe), is a manufacturer of watches and jewellery. The company was founded in 1983 by Lebanese-born Nicolas Hayek from the merging of Allgemeine Gesellschaft der Schweizerischen Uhrenindustrie and Société Suisse pour l’Industrie Horlogère. It is now the world’s biggest watchmaker. Nicolas’s daughter, Nayla Hayek, has been chair of the board of directors of the Swatch Group since her father’s death in 2010, and she is also CEO of the luxury jeweller Harry Winston Inc., which was acquired by the Swatch Group in 2013. Georges Nicolas “Nick” Hayek Jr. has been the CEO and president of the Swatch Group since 2003. Today, the Hayek family controls nearly 40 per cent of the company. Swatch and its 37 global subsidiaries employ about 37,000 people, and the company’s revenue is about 9 billion Swiss francs (CHF), or about $9 billion in U.S. dollars. The company’s headquarters in Biel sits on the language border between French- and German-speaking parts of Switzerland and is, by design, bilingual and culturally diverse. In fact, everything that Swatch engages in is based on diversity and culture. This cultural diversity is embedded in its overall brand and global strategizing. For example, many of the Swatch brands have become cultural icons among a strong core following of customers in the global marketplace. Some even talk about the “Swatch Revolution” that began when Nicolas Hayek founded the company. It was the combination of legendary Swiss watchmaking (with the Swiss being famous for watch brands such as Patek Philippe, Rolex, Jaeger-LeCoultre) and the unexpected appearance of an affordable plastic watch that turned the watch world upside down. Suddenly, a watch was more than a way to measure time. It was a new individualized culture, a new language, and a way to speak from the heart without words. By definition, “swatch” means a sample of material or colour, oftentimes referring to a small piece of fabric. It is remarkable how Swatch has been able to develop culturally unique watches while also building the fabric for a globally integrated world by its watchmaking. The Swatch Group’s brands go far beyond the iconic Swatch watches, though. They also include top Swiss brands like Blancpain, Breguet, and Omega along with unique and classic products such as Balmain, Calvin Klein watches and jewellery, Certina, Flik Flak, Glashütte, Hamilton, Harry Winston, Jaquet Droz, Léon Hatot, Longines, Mido, Original, Rado, Tissot, Tourbillon, and Union Glashütte. These brands form the “art” of Swatch—a focus that is almost always emphasized upfront in the company’s annual report and something the Swatch Group nurtures in various ways, such as via its Instagram account. On Swatch’s Instagram (instagram.com/swatch), the storyline is clear. Swatch wants you to create your own unique way of accessorizing by the use of a Swatch watch. A person can showcase his or her individualized Swatch use by tagging #MySwatch. The new line of “Skin” watches also helps users “dance with the unknown,” break down barriers, and make #YourMove with Skin. The product is minimalist in style but unique, stylish, yet culturally diverse—much like Swatch has created its cultural uniqueness for decades in the global marketplace. Swatch’s own description of its brand captures this cultural uniqueness: “Everyone knows a Swatch when they see one. There’s clearly something that makes Swatch different from every other watch brand. What is it? The look, the colours, the plastic? The design, perhaps, or the fact that it’s Swiss made and versatile enough to be worn with almost anything. There are Swatch watches for people of all ages, and a Swatch for every occasion. But there’s more to Swatch than market coverage. Swatch is an attitude, an approach to life, a way of seeing. The sight of a Swatch excites emotion. Wearing one is a way to communicate, to speak without speaking. Heart to heart.” The Swatch Group is not just about being culturally diverse or company marketing products globally to customers of different cultures. In many respects, the company is actually creating the values, beliefs, norms, and artefacts that form a globally unique culture worldwide. So, Swatch’s large-scale production of watches and jewellery is used to help create individually and culturally based customer uniqueness. Sources: Corinne Gretler, “Swatch CEO Nick Hayek Sees Swiss Watch Turnaround in 2017,” Bloomberg BusinessWeek, February 2, 2017; Silke Koltrowitz, “Swatch Group Seeing Strong Demand So Far in 2017,” Reuters, March 16, 2017 (www.reuters.com/article/us-swatch-results-idUSKBN16N15B); “The Amazing Adventures of the Second Watch,” Swatch History 2017 (www.swatch.com/en_us/explore/history); “Swatch Is Challenging Google and Apple with Its Own Operating System,” Fortune, March 16, 2017. With the Hayek family controlling nearly 40 per cent of The Swatch Group, how do you think the family influence impacts the type of corporate culture in the company? What about the company’s international culture being impacted by the Hayek family? Many of the Swatch brands have become cultural icons among a strong core following of customers in the global marketplace. Some even talk about the “Swatch Revolution” that began when Nicolas Hayek founded the company. Why do you think Swatch has such a strong cultural following?

You have been hired as the international export manager for Zevia, a small Canadian manufacturer of all-natural soda which has recently launched in the US market. The product comes in small 8-ounce metal cans (similar to Pepsi or other soda). Because of the success in the US Hispanic market, you have identified Mexico as your next target market for expansion. Use your textbook and course material to discuss the following questions as best as you can: Which market entry strategy will you choose for Zevia? Why? Be as specific as possible. (Remember: there might be more than one way….so explain why you choose “your” strategy.) Which in-market channel of distribution for this consumer product will you choose to succeed in the Mexico market? Why? (if you need to make assumptions to answer this question, make sure to clarify those assumptions – remember, this is a hypothetical). What steps must you take to make the product market-ready for Mexico? NOTE:  To discuss the questions above, you don’t need to write a full business plan…I just need to see that you can analyze these concepts based on the material we have studied. So, try to be brief but precise and make sure to explain your choices and answers as best as you can. And as I mentioned above, if you need to make assumptions to answer this question, make sure to clarify those assumptions – remember, this is a hypothetical scenario. Lastly, make sure to clearly number your answers.

Maria Castillo is a newly appointed nurse manager on a medical-surgical unit in a large university-affiliated medical centre. She had been a staff nurse and a charge nurse at a different facility, and this is her first management role. Maria has just completed her master’s degree in nursing administration and is eager to apply her knowledge. After a few months in her role, she has noted that the morale and productivity of the unit seem very low. In an effort to identify the root of the problem, she has been meeting with staff members to discuss their perceptions of unit functioning and to identify sources of dissatisfaction on the unit. She believes that one of the key factors contributing to moral issues is the limited advancement opportunity. There are a few older nurses who share the charge nurse roles; there is little input into unit governance by staff, and there is minimal involvement in committees or improvement processes. She also notes that there seems to be a conflict between the older and newer staff members. Staff members report that this is how the unit has functioned for as long as everyone can remember. Maria has a number of ideas for change and will utilize her knowledge of theory in implementing change. 1. What is at least three issues that Maria has identified that she must consider in planning for change 2. For each issue, what is an appropriate theory to guide or support her actions? 3. What steps should Maria take to initiate change, and how will the theories that you selected support her actions? 4. Will the plan suggested being successful? Why or why not?

Students select a contemporary issue which they believe Christians should be concerned about and on which they believe Christians should act. This topic might arise out of an issue encountered as part of one’s profession or an issue facing larger society.  Writing the paper:  Your paper will include:  1. A definition of the ethics of the issue;  2. How a belief in God informs the issue;  3. What does the Bible have to contribute to our understanding of the question;  4? How does Christ inform your approach to the topic;  5? What models of the church are most relevant;  6. What can and does the church do in this area?  Details: The student will research other outside documents and/or books to prepare a written report 1800 to 2400 words (six to eight pages) will be prepared from the materials citing at least four references from the documents located.  Typed in 12-pt font, double-spaced. Make sure you have a correct sentence structure, grammar and spelling. For example, “God” is always capitalized when referring to God in Heaven, not “god”; “you” is always spelt out no, “u”.

Watch the following 3 videos and then read the Game Changer Case Study. Answer all the questions posed in the case study and make sure that you are considering your answers from the view of physiology and pathophysiology. Sports Concussions and Youth Athletes – Full Video (05:48) Sports Concussions and Youth Athletes Video Transcript Trickle-Down Safety: Sports Concussions – Full Video (08:33) Trickle-Down Safety: Sports Concussions Video Transcript. The Hidden Epidemic: Post-Concussion Syndrome – Full Video (39:45). The Hidden Epidemic: Post-Concussion Syndrome Video Transcript.The Game Changer: Keeping Your Head in Contact Sports – By Patrick R. Field and Kelsey L. Logan.“The Game Changer is an interrupted case study that traces the football career of Anthony ‘Tony Tonka Truck’ Williams and the types of brain trauma that he suffers from playing football, from junior league level through high school, college, and his draft into the pros” (Field & Logan, 2018). As sports-related concussions and head injuries have become more prevalent and more of a mainstream topic, as a provider you should expect to see these patients in your office. The Hidden Epidemic video looks at head injuries and how these relate to the mental health of young people in our country. This assignment asks you to summarize each part of the case and to respond to all questions posed. Incorporate topics covered in Weeks 12 and 13 that focused on neurological health, pain, and psychological dysfunction. When responding to the questions in the case study, consider the information included about Anthony’s mental health and keep in mind any plausible/possible DSM-5 diagnosis.

 Psychology Major Outcomes: Describe key concepts and theories within the field of Psychology Use psychological theory and research to explain/understand human behavior Core Curriculum Outcome: Evaluate and understand how individual differences and societal contexts impact human behavior and personality Analyze how meaning and knowledge are influenced by diverse cultures and how they evolve over time  Course Outcome: Apply personality theories to explain human behavior on individual, small group, and societal levels Apply testing and research methods that psychologists use to measure and identify personality characteristics in yourself and others Practice writing a substantiated argument using a clear thesis statement supported with evidence  Module Learning Outcomes Compare and Contrast Humanistic Theories of Personality with other theoretical approaches Evaluate the advantages and limitations of the humanistic approach Apply theoretical concepts to examples of human behavior to analyze personality

The letter of intent is a critical part of the application. It is the first writing sample an applicant submits to the faculty. Reviewers will consider both the content and writing skills of the letter of intent. Respond to each area listed below in paragraph format. The length of your letter of intent should be approximately 2-4 typed and double-spaced pages, not to exceed four. Your name should appear in the upper right-hand corner of each page. I. What is your understanding of the social work profession? II. Career Goals What interested you in pursuing social work as a profession? How did this interest develop? In what special fields of social work do you have an interest? If you trained for or worked in another field, why are you proposing to get a social work degree? III. Life Experiences Related to Social Work Social work requires working with people of diversified backgrounds with varied problems and the capacity for understanding and helping people. What experiences have you had in working with people of diversified backgrounds and how would these experiences help you work with people of diversified backgrounds? In what other ways have your experiences contributed to your interest in social work? Describe experiences in family relationships, group relationships, work, volunteer, recreational activities, etc., which you think affect your potential for social work. What are your strengths, as you perceive them, which you think will stand you in good stead as a social worker? What professional areas do you target for growth as you engage in social work? IV. Graduate School Readiness Graduate School is time-consuming and academically challenging. How do you plan to balance the demands of your personal life with the academic demands of graduate school? All MSW programs require experiential learning through field education courses that take place in an agency setting as an integral part of social work education. Due to the experiential nature and supervision requirements, field education courses will be completed in an agency setting during normal business hours to provide an opportunity to develop competencies in areas prescribed by the Council on Social Work Education educational standards (evenings and weekends are the exceptions). This is often challenging for part-time, online students or students trying to work full-time. Please describe your plan to be available to intern in the agency during normal business hours to ensure the field is a successful part of your educational experience.