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Overview
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies:Evaluate the significance of contemporary information technology problems and challenges facing organizations.
Identify a problem in the study of IT that is current in the literature.
Synthesize the scholarly and practitioner knowledge base relevant to Information Technology problems or solutions.
Describe the theories in the body of literature leading up to the problem or question.

Prepare a literature review leading up to the research question.
Document the foundational work and theorists for identified topic and what methodology would best address the problem.
Analyze the methodology and research approach that best addresses the research question.
Exhibit proficiency in effective, credible academic writing, critical reading, and critical thinking skills.
Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for information technology professionals.
Assignment Instructions
To complete this assignment, complete the following:Identify a problem in the study of IT that is current in the literature.
Describe the theories in the body of literature leading up to the problem or question.
Analyze the methodology and research approach that would be best to address the research question if you were a researcher conducting an analysis of the problem from its initial stages.
Describe ways you would find out more about the topic and prepare a literature review leading up to the research question.
Explore the topic you are seeking to address and document how you found the foundational work, what theorists you would use to create your research foundation and what methodology would be best suited to addressing the problem.
Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for information technology professionals.

Click on ‘Contents’ for an overview of the Section or click the button to progress through the Section. The written part of the final assessment is worth 50% of the total mark.It consists of a 25 item bibliography together with an Database Evaluation and Search Strategies for one of the databases used to create it. The latter has a 250 word limit. BibliographyNow you have completed the units, you need to start working on your bibliography. This piece of work will assess how well you can search databases and catalogues, and also how well you know the Harvard referencing system. What is it?A bibliography is a list of references to information sources (e.g. books, journal articles, reports, guidelines, systematic reviews) on a particular topic. It should bea) numbered, andb) arranged alphabetically,using the Harvard system. You must provide at least 25 references in total in the form of a Microsoft Word document. The bibliography must be new work and must be entirely your own work. Choose a ScenarioChoose a clinical scenario from those given to you. You are required to find books, research articles, guidelines, systematic reviews and other relevant sources of information which will provide you with ‘evidence’ to plan the care of the patient involved. Basic information about the patient’s condition, clinical guidelines for their care, research evidence on the best way of treatment and care and anything else you may think relevant. Use catalogues, databases and websites to find references to these resources (you don’t need to find the book, article, report etc. itself). Databases/cataloguesChoose at least three appropriate ones from the list in Unit 3. Its wise not to choose databases that all index the same kinds of information types as youll need a wide range of different ones (see the marking criteria below). Make sure at least one is a database that specializes in your area of interest e.g. Maternity and Infant Care if your topic is an aspect of pregnancy or childbirth or CINAHL if it is an aspect of Nursing. Search strategyChoose search words carefully, think about different spellings, synonyms. Will you use Boolean terms?Refer back to Unit 3 and the on-line search demonstrations if you need to. Types of informationEnsure that you select a wide variety of information types for the bibliography; try to include books, journal articles of different kinds, reports, guidelines, systematic reviews. Refer back to Unit 2 if you need to. Arrangement of the References The completed bibliography should be presented in alphabetical order and numbered. Make sure the bibliography has a title so that your subject is clear. References should be cited using the University Harvard Referncing Guide. AccuracyMake sure that you double check your work. Look out for inaccuracies in spelling, punctuation and spacing. Check you have followed the correct template within the Harvard system remember books are referenced slightly differently from journal articles, for example. It is most important to be consistent. Here is how the Bibliography will be assessed:Standard to AchieveMarks Available 10-125-92-40-1Relevance of items to the scenario 12Excellent citations90%+ relevanceGood citations60%+ relevanceCitations not entirely appropriate30%+ relevanceInappropriate citations20% or less relevanceRange of types of sources87-8Covers the whole range of information sources (6 or more types)4-6Fairly wide range (4 or 5 types)2-3Limited range(2 or 3 types)1Only one kind of source is covered 42-310Academic validity of the items4Uses appropriate critically evaluated sources throughoutUses appropriate critically evaluated sources most of timeUses appropriate critically evaluated sources sometimesUses appropriate critically evaluated sources seldom or not at all 42-310Accurate use of Harvard4no technical errors1-5 technical errors6-10 technical errorsMore than 10 technical errors 3210Accuracy of presentation and style and layout30-3 errors of spelling, punctuation or grammar4-6 errors of spelling, punctuation or grammar7-9 errors of spelling, punctuation or grammarMore than 9 errors of spelling, punctuation or grammar Database Evaluation and Search Strategies
As you research your topic, bear in mind that you will also need to evaluate the features, strengths and weaknesses of one of the databases you used – so make notes as you are going along. Also remember to record the search terms and strategies you used in that database. These are the ‘boxes’ to be filled in in the template:

The goals of this Final Writing Assignment are to help you:become more knowledgeable about finding and using varied research sources.
further develop your critical thinking skills and back up your points with evidence.
become more adept at synthesizing information and developing informed views.
discipline yourself to follow a scholarly research format to document in-text sources and a reference page (bibliography).

General InstructionsFor this last writing assignment, you will have the opportunity to choose any topic that you are interested or that we have studied this semester in the field of Psychology, this is an opportunity to explore a topic of personal interest and delve into greater detail on the chosen topic than we would have time to cover as an entire class.For this opportunity you can pull from those topics that you already have begun building upon and plug the work into a research framework ( for example your Naturalistic Observation ), but make sure that I see some new research or reference material).

Can sovereign wealth funds help states overcome the resource curse? Discuss with reference to at least two case studies.

Assignment: Selection of Your Final Research Paper Topic
of FINAL RESEARCH PAPER: You will be required to submit, via online submission, one Final Research Paper that must be double-spaced, typed (4-5 pages or 5 pages maximum length), and is worth 200 total possible points. Margins around the page must be no more than 1 inch and the font size must be 12, while the typescript can be of your choosing with the exception of the all-capitals typescript which is inappropriate for academic writing since lower-case letters must be distinguished from upper-case letters in formal academic writing. Cite reference sources in the form of footnotes as appropriate and include a bibliography. Present your paper in MLA format. Final Research paper topic:
Is this zero tolerance policy justified, warranted and humane in light of U.S. national security considerations? Is there an alternative way of satisfying hypothetical national security concerns which is effective yet more humanely sensitive.

Your second case study will focus on IKEA. In the last four weeks, you have had the opportunity to examine this organization in detail and describe some of the factors that drive the organization, including company values, culture, technological practices and their response to innovation. In addition to drawing upon your Video Topic discussions, BE SURE to READ the Integrated Case 3.0: IKEA: Scandinavian Style found on page 572 of your textbook. Your case study must be 5 pages in length (using MLA style), double-spaced, 12 point, and one inch margins. This case study must contain the following: A synopsis. A description of the design and structure of the organization. An examination of the culture of the organization and an outline of the company values. A description of what motivates the employees. (Motivational Practices) An analysis of environmental concerns surrounding the organization. A review of the organizations practices concerning social responsibility. An assessment of how the company is a learning organization. A conclusion that summarizes your main points. In addition to the aforementioned criteria, be sure to address the following: Issues you identify regarding power, conflict, control, and political stance. In addition to references to the textbook, you must include AT LEAST THREE (3) quality outside references (library, web, etc.) to support your case study. Please include a properly formatted MLA Works Cited page at the end of each Case Study. (But no Title Page is required)

This exercise aims to develop your ability to critically analyze contemporary news article that relates to employment law. You will select a newspaper article (New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, or other appropriate quality journalism cite. Not a web blog etc.). The article you choose must have been posted within the last 6 months of assignment submission, which addresses a current Employment Law topic. You have access to these newspapers free of charge through the Universitys library. You should select a news article and not an “opinion” piece. The article should focus on an issue related to what has already been discussed in the class or will be discussed in the class. For example: An Article that discusses OSHA, Unions, Employee Privacy, Discrimination, sexual harassment, drug testing, etc. You must select an article that I can access without paying a fee.
The article you choose must have been posted in within the last 6 months, of assignment submission.
Structure:
Must use the following five headings in the paper or lose 5% off grade [-1.25pts from 25pts paper is worth]:
1. Newspaper article with link and Summary of the relevant facts from the Newspaper article. [Do not submit an article that I have to purchase to see. -1pt.]
2. Analysis 1
3. Analysis 2
4. Relevance to this Course
Requirements:
1. a. Newspaper article with link: Select a newspaper article (New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, or other appropriate quality journalism cite), that was posted within the last 6 months, which addresses a current Employment Law topic. You have access to these newspapers free of charge through the Universitys library. You should select a news article and not an “opinion” piece. The article should focus on an issue related to what has already been discussed in the class or will be discussed in the class. For example: An Article that discusses OSHA, Unions, Employee Privacy, Discrimination, sexual harassment, drug testing etc. [Article link must be accessible to me without having to pay a fee. -1pt if not]
b. Summary of Relevant facts from the article: Identify the source of the article and date in your summary. In addition, you must attach the article or provide a link to it that I can read the original article without paying for it. The title page heading for your post should contain a short title that will entice the reader to read your article. Do not simply “copy” large portions of the article. The writing skill of summarizing the most important aspects of the article will be evaluated.
Lastly, in the context of HR management discuss how HR management should handle the two issues in house.
3. Analysis 2: Provide three (3) substantial suggestions with detailed explanation on how to deal with or prevent the two issues you have discussed, based on course readings or independent research. Must furnish citation of authority to back up comments.
4. Relevance to the course: Discuss how the issues are relevant to this course. In other words when were the issues discussed or will be discussed in this course? Explain how the article addresses and expands on material discussed or to be discussed in this course. Be specific.
Assignment Formatting Requirements
The paper must be:
Be sure and use the underlined headings found in the outline above in your paper or lose 1.25pts from score.
All sources of authority at the end of paper must have links that instructor can access. If not will be penalized 1pt
Paper must be in narrative format, not bullets.
Double spaced
Include a cover page which should have student name and title of your paper
Be prepared using word-processing software and saved with a .doc, .docx, or .rtf extension. No pdf.

Click on ‘Contents’ for an overview of the Section or click the button to progress through the Section. The written part of the final assessment is worth 50% of the total mark.It consists of a 25 item bibliography together with an Database Evaluation and Search Strategies for one of the databases used to create it. The latter has a 250 word limit. BibliographyNow you have completed the units, you need to start working on your bibliography. This piece of work will assess how well you can search databases and catalogues, and also how well you know the Harvard referencing system. What is it?A bibliography is a list of references to information sources (e.g. books, journal articles, reports, guidelines, systematic reviews) on a particular topic. It should bea) numbered, andb) arranged alphabetically,using the Harvard system. You must provide at least 25 references in total in the form of a Microsoft Word document. The bibliography must be new work and must be entirely your own work. Choose a ScenarioChoose a clinical scenario from those given to you. You are required to find books, research articles, guidelines, systematic reviews and other relevant sources of information which will provide you with ‘evidence’ to plan the care of the patient involved. Basic information about the patient’s condition, clinical guidelines for their care, research evidence on the best way of treatment and care and anything else you may think relevant. Use catalogues, databases and websites to find references to these resources (you don’t need to find the book, article, report etc. itself). Databases/cataloguesChoose at least three appropriate ones from the list in Unit 3. Its wise not to choose databases that all index the same kinds of information types as youll need a wide range of different ones (see the marking criteria below). Make sure at least one is a database that specializes in your area of interest e.g. Maternity and Infant Care if your topic is an aspect of pregnancy or childbirth or CINAHL if it is an aspect of Nursing. Search strategyChoose search words carefully, think about different spellings, synonyms. Will you use Boolean terms?Refer back to Unit 3 and the on-line search demonstrations if you need to. Types of informationEnsure that you select a wide variety of information types for the bibliography; try to include books, journal articles of different kinds, reports, guidelines, systematic reviews. Refer back to Unit 2 if you need to. Arrangement of the References The completed bibliography should be presented in alphabetical order and numbered. Make sure the bibliography has a title so that your subject is clear. References should be cited using the University Harvard Referncing Guide. AccuracyMake sure that you double check your work. Look out for inaccuracies in spelling, punctuation and spacing. Check you have followed the correct template within the Harvard system remember books are referenced slightly differently from journal articles, for example. It is most important to be consistent. Here is how the Bibliography will be assessed:Standard to AchieveMarks Available 10-125-92-40-1Relevance of items to the scenario 12Excellent citations90%+ relevanceGood citations60%+ relevanceCitations not entirely appropriate30%+ relevanceInappropriate citations20% or less relevanceRange of types of sources87-8Covers the whole range of information sources (6 or more types)4-6Fairly wide range (4 or 5 types)2-3Limited range(2 or 3 types)1Only one kind of source is covered 42-310Academic validity of the items4Uses appropriate critically evaluated sources throughoutUses appropriate critically evaluated sources most of timeUses appropriate critically evaluated sources sometimesUses appropriate critically evaluated sources seldom or not at all 42-310Accurate use of Harvard4no technical errors1-5 technical errors6-10 technical errorsMore than 10 technical errors 3210Accuracy of presentation and style and layout30-3 errors of spelling, punctuation or grammar4-6 errors of spelling, punctuation or grammar7-9 errors of spelling, punctuation or grammarMore than 9 errors of spelling, punctuation or grammar Database Evaluation and Search Strategies
As you research your topic, bear in mind that you will also need to evaluate the features, strengths and weaknesses of one of the databases you used – so make notes as you are going along. Also remember to record the search terms and strategies you used in that database. These are the ‘boxes’ to be filled in in the template: 1. Name of your chosen database

Using information from 8 sources explain the philosophical concept of “nothingness” and argue how the character in The Sun Also Rises confront “nothingness”There is more detail in the additional file and the book The Sun Also Rises

Based on the video: Purdue OWL: Visual Rhetoric:
Describe the Rhetorical Situation of the visual (purpose, audience, context).
How do the visual elements persuade the viewer to think or act in a certain way? Give specific examples of visual elements in the visual. Are the elements effective considering the Rhetorical Situation you have identified? Explain.
Are there ways that the visual elements could be presented differently for a better result? What aspects of the visual are most effective? Explain.
Based on the Summary and Comparison of the Classical, Toulmin, and Rogerian Models:
Which model do you think could best be supported with this visual? Give specific reasons to support your answer (i.e. use of appeals in Classical, use of claim, warrants, and backing in Toulmin, or the common ground in Rogerian).
Complete your analysis with a summary of the effectiveness of the visual argument presented in the visual.
Cite the visual according to your documentation style (APA, MLA, or Turabian).
Write MLA, APA, or Turabian in the title of your thread as follows: TitleCitation style (e.g., Silence the Violence: A Visual Argument Critique APA). Check your A Writers Reference to verify your citations.
Levels of Achievement Grading_Rubric1. The arguments means of persuasion, artistic elements, and purpose are considered to develop a strong visual analysis. Clear discussion of Classical, Toulmin, or Rogerian model elements related to visual is included. A clear assessment of the effectiveness of the visual is included.2. A clear statement of agreement and/or disagreement is included with explanation of likes and dislikes as well as additional or alternative ideas.3. The thread and reply meet the stated requirements, including length requirements. Parenthetical and bibliographical source citations are used correctly and appropriately. Posts are essentially error-free.