Course Project: Topic on late adulthood

ATTENTION: FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS AND WRITE THIS PAPER USING THE FOLLOWING !!!!

(TOPIC is family relationships and psychosocial development in late adulthood.)(AREA OF LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT is Moral development)( STAGE OF DEVELOPMENT is late adulthood) AND (THEORY is continuity ). ALSO SCORING GUIDE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS !!!!
• Human Development
For your course project, you will explore an area of human lifespan development of your choosing. You may select a topic that applies to your professional goals, or one that is simply of interest to you. You have two options for the format of your project:
• Option A: Research-based examination of an area of human development, application of developmental theory to a topic, examination of research findings and methods, and application of findings in a professional setting.
Requirements
Option A
Select an area of lifespan development you are interested in researching:
• Language development.
• Cognitive development.
• Psychosocial development.
• Moral development.

Select a stage of development you wish to focus on (infancy, early childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, and so on).
Now, consider a topic to examine. Some examples include:
• Prenatal exposure to drugs and the effects on language development in infancy.
• The effects of autism on attachment in adult relationships.
• The role of peer groups in psychosocial development in middle childhood.
• The effects of cyber bullying on psychosocial development in adolescence.
• The effects of exposure to violence at school on moral development in adolescence.
• The effects of family addictions on identity stability in young adulthood.
• The effects of PTSD on cognitive development in middle adulthood.
• Family relationships and psychosocial development in late adulthood.
These are only examples.
• The next step is to review the prominent theories associated with the area of development and choose at least one theory to investigate. Major relevant theories include Piaget’s cognitive development, Kohlberg’s or Gilligan’s theory of moral development, Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development, Chomsky’s nativist theory of language development, and so forth. Other theories of development may also be used. For example, you may want to use continuity theory (a theory within psychosocial theory) for a topic on late adulthood.
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use the library to locate recent research articles on the topic. You should locate at least three scholarly research articles. You should also feel free to search Internet sites for case study examples or video clips on the topic. However, the majority of the resources you use must be scholarly research.
• Describe your topic and include background information. Include information on the theory you are applying.
• Describe the types of research conducted on the topic (from your research articles) and summarize the findings. Are there any flaws in the research? How does the theory you selected apply to the topic, and how do the research findings support or challenge the theory? How do the findings influence personal behaviors and values? How can you apply the findings in a professional setting?
• Collect and analyze the results of a survey. You can use a free survey site or have people fill out the survey on paper. Once you have collected the results, you will report which answers received the most responses (look at the means) and offer your interpretation of the data.

• LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Project Grading Criteria
Human Development Scoring Guide
Criteria Non-performance Basic Proficient Distinguished
Describe the purpose of research related to the field of human lifespan development.
10% Does not describe the purpose of research related to the field of human lifespan development. Describes the purpose of research, but how the research is related to human lifespan development is unclear. Describes the purpose of research related to the field of human lifespan development. Describes the purpose and importance of research related to the field of human lifespan development.

Describe the research methods used by researchers in the field of human lifespan development.
9% Does not identify the research methods used by researchers in the field of human lifespan development. Identifies the research methods used by researchers in the field of human lifespan development. Describes the research methods used by researchers in the field of human lifespan development. Describes the research methods used by researchers in the field of human lifespan development and examines how the methods were used.

Explain research findings related to the field of human lifespan development.
9% Does not summarize research findings related to the field of human lifespan development. Summarizes research findings related to the field of human lifespan development. Explains research findings related to the field of human lifespan development. Analyzes research findings related to the field of human lifespan development.

Apply interpretation of survey findings to the field of human lifespan development.
9% Does not apply interpretation of survey findings to the field of human lifespan development. Identifies survey findings, but does explain how it relates to the field of human lifespan development. Applies interpretation of survey findings to the field of human lifespan development. Applies interpretation of survey findings to the field of human lifespan development.

Describe factors that influence research findings in human lifespan development research.
9% Does not identify factors that influence research findings in human lifespan development research. Identifies factors that influence research findings in human lifespan development research. Describes factors that influence research findings in human lifespan development research. Describes factors that influence research findings in human lifespan development research and explains how the factors can affect the outcomes of research.

Explain how research findings influence personal and professional behavior and values.
9% Does not explain how research findings influence personal and professional behavior and values. Explains how research findings influence personal or professional behavior and values, but not both. Explains how research findings influence personal and professional behavior and values. Analyzes how research findings influence personal and professional behavior and values.

Examine the connection between human lifespan development theory and research.
9% Does not explain the connection between human lifespan development theory and research. Explains the connection between human lifespan development theory and research, but omits key elements. Examines the connection between human lifespan development theory and research. Examines the connection between human lifespan development theory and research and uses examples to add clarity and insight.

Explain how research in the field of human lifespan development can guide social thinking.
9% Does not explain how research in the field of human lifespan development can guide social thinking. Explains research in the field of human lifespan development, but does not connect the research to social thinking. Explains how research in the field of human lifespan development can guide social thinking. Analyzes how research in the field of human lifespan development can guide social thinking.

Use valid, scholarly research resources relevant to the field of human lifespan development.
9% Does not use valid, scholarly research resources relevant to the field of human lifespan development. Uses research resources that are not valid, scholarly, or relevant to the field of human lifespan development, such as Wikipedia or About.com. Uses valid, scholarly research resources relevant to the field of human lifespan development. Uses valid, scholarly research resources relevant to the field of human lifespan development and establishes the credibility of the research.

Write coherently to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional.
9% Writing does not support a central idea. Does not use correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional. Writing supports an idea, but is inconsistent and contains major errors of grammar, usage, and mechanics. Writing coherently supports a central idea with few errors of grammar, usage, and mechanics. Writing is coherent, using evidence to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional.

Use APA format and style.
9% Does not use APA format and style Uses APA format and style, but inconsistently and with errors. Uses APA format and style consistently and with few errors. Uses correct APA format and style consistently and with no errors.

Project Components
Project Component Course Grade Weight Unit Due
Human Development Project 20% Unit 9
Total: 20%

Additional Requirements
• Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA (current edition) style and formatting.
• Number of resources: Minimum of three scholarly research-based resources.
• Length of paper: 4–5 typed double-spaced pages.
• Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.

Research and read current papers and journals and search the Internet to find legal cases of firms and/or executives of those firms that have been charged in a U.S. Supreme Court case regarding a Business Law issue and draft a two to three page single spaced paper responding to the questions as follows. The case should not be more than five years old and should not be one covered in our text materials. Make sure there is a published opinion available, as the re is a delay between when the court hears the case and the published opinion is released. Please visit:
http://www.scotusblog.com/case- files/terms/
• Introduce the Case
• Describe the parties involved
• Research and describe the key
facts in the case
• Summarize the holdings of the
lower courts
• Identify the relevant laws and
regulations
• What issue is before the court?
• Compare and contrast the
competing opinions of the
justices
• Where do you stand? Which
Justice do you most align with and why? Make sure to use PICK Analysis in expressing your opinion here!

This research paper should be focus on the financial crisis in 2008. The Lehman Brothers is one of the most well known bankrupted financial organization. You don’t have to narrow your vision only on one company, you could give multiple examples.
Data are required, data from Bloomberg should be quoted in this paper.

Requirement:
PROJECTS (PAPERS):
In general, each written assignment should be related to the material covered in the following chapters. As each group’s topic must be approved and no two groups can cover the same topic, I will approve topics on a first-come, first-approved basis (i.e. there is a first mover advantage). I will provide examples of possible topics, but you are allowed a great degree of latitude regarding what is an acceptable topic. A Grading Rubric is provided. The first paper is a literature review and is limited to five double-spaced pages, excluding citations and tables and/or graphs. The cover sheet should provide the title of the paper and list the names of all group members. Appendix 1 must list variables uncovered in the literature review for which you can obtain historical data in Research Paper 2.
Appendix 2 must list the testable hypothesis(es) uncovered in the literature review that you can formally test in Research Paper 2. Use Times New Roman font, size 12. One-inch margins on all sides. Use APA sixth edition formatting for references. Microsoft Word has a built-in reference input/formatting tool that makes this easy for you. REVIEW the posted grading rubric before you start the project to help ensure you address the items on which you will be graded.

At least one citation from this resource: Ben Branch, The costs of bankruptcy: A review, International Review of Financial Analysis,
Volume 11, Issue 1, 2002, Pages 39-57, ISSN 1057-5219,
https://doi.org/10.1016/S1057-5219(01)00068-0 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1057521901000680 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.)

Conduct and write a governance AUDIT REPORT about an urban management institution, such as a state agency such as the Greater Sydney Commission or Landcom, an airport authority, a municipal council, a lobbying body such as the Committee for Sydney, a state or Federal department, or a health district.
Your governance audit report should:
1. Describe the organisation you are auditing.
2. Analyse the organisation using the ideas and theories from the readings.
As the course theme is governance and power’ you should frame the report in the critical readings that con- stitute the course material. All of the core readings concern urban management agencies or institutions of some kind, and pull them apart’ analytically. A high distinction report would be similarly critical (not necessarily negative, but conscious that how these bodies work in practice are driven by powerful agents). Reference can be made to media reports, Hansard, Auditor-General reports, Budget Estimates hearings, legislation, public inquiries, etc. if necessary to give you a sense of this

**** FORMAT:***
You should use the style that you believe communicates most effectively. You may use the conventional devices of reports, such as text boxes or diagrams, or follow a more textual approach.

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Written Communication and Presentation: The overall presentation of the report and presentation conforms to the standards set out in the Learning Guide.
High Distinction = The writing and presentation are clear, concise and free of typographical and grammatical errors. The report is clear and succinctly convey the key information about the organisation. It has a sophisticated understanding of how to apply critical concepts to explaining how the institution functions, and shows a high level of research into how it operates in practice.
Distinction = The writing and presentation are clear and concise with minimal typographical and grammatical errors. Key aspects of the organisation are accurately conveyed, there is evidence of ability to apply critical con- cepts to explaining how the institution functions, and evidence of research of how the organisation operates in practice.
Credit = The writing and presentation are competent, clear and concise with limited typographical errors. Most key features of the organisation are conveyed clearly. There is moderate evidence of critical concepts, and a largely descriptive and/or formal account of how the organisation operates in practice.
Pass = The writing and presentation are sound, though with varous weaknesses. It has little conceptual insight, but adequately communicates some of the features of the organisation.
Fail = The writing and presentation are poor and unclear with frequent errors of grammar and style. There is no conceptual basis to the report, and very limited coverage of the organisation.

ALONG WITH THE ADDITIONAL MATERIALS HERE SOME OF THE IMPORTANT LINKS.
1. http://www.infrastructure.nsw.gov.au/sis-2018
2. https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/inforce/7b49a3c3-54d7-409e-a645-2862ba8f3e58/2001-129.pdf
3. https://www.landcom.com.au/organisation/about-landcom/
4. https://www.thefifthestate.com.au/jobs-news/the-redevelopment-of-urbangrowth-nsw
5. https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/future-of-urbangrowth-nsw-unclear-after-government-report-recommends-split-20170301-guo62h.html
6. http://www.millsoakley.com.au/district-commissioners-off-the-sydney-planning-panels-and-landcom-back-in-vogue/
7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXj1E-F8iDI

Prior to beginning work on this assignment read Chapters 12 and 13 in the textbook, review the Network Maintenance Myths Busted (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. and the Top 5 Threat Protection Best Practices (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. online resources, and review any relevant information in this week’s lecture. For this assignment you will take on the role of a newly hired IT Director of a company that has been a victim of multiple cyber attacks in the last few months. You need to create new security plans, policies, and procedures to eliminate these attacks. These elements will serve as the basis of a manual to follow, filled with best and latest IT practices. Part of this documentation will be sections on best maintenance practices for your network, including the tools to deploy to defend against outside threats, and what to do in the event a network is faulty or down due to a malfunction or an outside breach.

Research a minimum of two professional sources on this topic. (Access the MISM Credible Resource Guide for assistance with finding appropriate credible professional resources.)

For this assignment, evaluate the telecommunication and network processes currently in place and explain how the company plans to protect its network and assets from both internal and external threats using best practices moving forward. Apply technical knowledge to the security issues and explain the tools that will be deployed to reach the new level of security. Create an outline of the procedures that will guide the organization in the event of a security breach, and then provide an explanation of each element in the procedure. Explain the troubleshooting tactics that will be employed when the network is down. Support your statements with evidence from at least two additional professional sources in addition to the required resources.
The following are the links of the two stated above:
https://www.networkworld.com/article/2835660/network-management/network-maintenance-myths-busted.html#slide1
https://www.sophos.com/en-us/solutions/initiatives/threat-prevention.aspx

A research paper (gen. ed. assignment) on Coral Reef Ecology will be prepared.  The body of the research paper must be a minimum of six double, spaced pages, using Calibri size 11 font, with an additional cover page, a table of contents, and a bibliography. Must use at least 5 sources and will be in MLA format.  At the end of the paper discuss how the research on your topic changed or improved your understanding of ecological principles. The paper must meet the minimum requirements to be accepted for evaluation.

 

 

Rubric:

 

 

Criteria	The  Needy Paper (0-55)	The Need Help Paper (56-63)	The Good Paper (64-71)	The Superior Paper (72-80)
Thesis	Difficult to identify may be bland restatement of obvious point (0-2)	May be unclear (contain many vague terms), appear unoriginal, or offer relatively little that is new; provides little around which to structure the paper. (3-5)	Promising, but may be slightly unclear, or lacking in insight or originality. (6-8)	Easily identifiable, plausible, novel, sophisticated, insightful, crystal clear (9-10)
Structure	Unclear, often because thesis is weak or non-existent.  Transitions confusing and unclear.  Few topic sentences. (0-4)	Generally unclear, often wanders or jumps around.  Few or weak transitions, many paragraphs without topic sentences. (5-7)	Generally clear and appropriate, though may wander occasionally.  May have a few unclear transitions, or a few paragraphs without strong topic sentences. (8-11)	Evident, understandable, appropriate for thesis.  Excellent transitions from point to point.  Paragraphs support solid topic sentences. (12-15)
Use of Evidence	Very few or very weak examples.  General failure to support statements, or evidence seems to support no statement.  Quotes not integrated into sentences. (0-4)	Points often lack supporting evidence, or evidence used where inappropriate (often because there may be no clear point).  Quotes may be poorly integrated into sentences. (5-7)	Examples used to support most points.  Some evidence does not support point, or may appear where inappropriate.  Quotations well integrated into sentences.  Above average integration of secondary sources. (8-11)	Primary source information used to buttress every point with at least one example.  Excellent integration of quoted material into sentences.  Excellent integration of secondary sources. (12-15)
Analysis	Very little or very weak attempt to relate evidence to argument; may be no identifiable argument, or no evidence to relate it to.  Little or no use of secondary sources. (0-4)	Quotes appear often without analysis relating them to thesis (or there is a weak thesis to support), or analysis offers nothing beyond the quote.  Poor to weak integration of secondary sources. (5-7)	Evidence often related to thesis, though links perhaps not very clear. (8-11)	Author clearly relates evidence to thesis; analysis is fresh and exiting, posting new ways to think of the material. (12-15)
Logic and Argumentation	Ideas do not flow at all, usually because there is no argument to support.  Simplistic view of topic; no effort to grasp possible alternative views. (0-4)	Logic may often fail, or argument may often be unclear.  May not address counter-arguments.  May contain logical contradictions. (5-7)	Argument of paper is clear, usually flows logically and makes sense.  Some evidence that counter-arguments acknowledged, though perhaps not addressed. (8-11)	All ideas in the paper flow logically; the argument is identifiable, reasonable, and sound.  Counterarguments are acknowledged and where possible refuted. (12-15)
Mechanics	Big problems in sentence structure, grammar, and diction.  Frequent major errors in citation style, punctuation, and spelling.  May have many run-on sentences and comma splices. (0-2)	Problems in sentence structure, grammar, and diction (usually not major).  Errors in punctuation, and spelling.  May have several run-on sentences or fragments. (3-5)	Sentence structure, grammar, and diction strong despite occasional lapses; punctuation and citation style often used correctly.  Some (minor) spelling errors; may have a couple of run-on sentences, sentence fragments, or other awkward constructions. (6-8)	Sentence structure, grammar, and diction excellent; correct use of punctuation and citation style; minimal to no spelling errors; absolutely no run-on sentences or awkward constructions. (9-10)

 

In April 2016 the United Kingdom introduced a `National Living Wage’ (NLW) for those aged 25 and over which is automatically adjusted in April each year. With the use of economic analysis, provide a brief analysis of the likely effects of this policy

 

Self-reflection 1 task: Once you have written your answer, use the file the ‘Coursework 1 Shell’ to complete the following:

• Place you answer on page 2 (onwards) of ‘Coursework 1 Shell’
• Provide a short explanation of how you demonstrate the learning outcomes (1 to 3).
• Give yourself a
• Ask the marker a specific question that you are unsure of in yourWord Limit: 500 words excluding references, diagrams or tables.

   

  Submitting: Submit a single Word document (use Coursework 1 Shell’) to the Coursework 1 Turnitin drop box on the Economics Moodle page, this appears in the Assessment Information box. The name of your document must be your Student Number.

   

  Feedback return date: Feedback in the form of written comments on your submitted assignment along with the awarded grade will be returned to you before the Coursework workshop, week commencing 12-Nov-18. This coursework workshop will help you to use the feedback to inform your work for Coursework 2.

   

  Grade weighting: Coursework 1 counts towards 30% of the Economics unit grade. Graded and moderated by David Bibby and Paul Lovejoy.

   

  Cheating, Collusion and Plagiarism: This is an individual assignment. The University takes a serious stance against the use of purchased essays. All work submitted must adhere to the University Policy on ‘Cheating, Collusion and Plagiarism’.

   

  Reasoning: In a decision making role in a firm, your decisions may be affected by forces external to the organisation. For example, consumer behaviour, the value of currency, interest rate, unemployment, and business confidence. Being able to apply an economic model or tool to help simplify and provide a solution to a problem in and dynamic and competitive environment is vital. You will also need to be aware of the limitations these tools have when interpreting your findings. This assignment requires you to choose an appropriate economic tool to solve a real world problem and have a critical mind of its usefulness.

   

  Learning Outcomes: 1) Evaluate key economic theories and principles. 2) Formulate business decisions by application of economic theory. 3) Synthesise arguments based on economic theory.

   

  General and Employability Skills Outcomes: Problem solving and analysis. Written communication skills. Critical thinking analysis and synthesis. Research economic and business issues.

  General advice on choosing and presenting diagrams:

  You need to choose a tool to analyse the problem in the question. The tool you choose is probably presented as a diagram in the text book. If you use a diagram(s) as part of your answer, draw the diagram(s) by hand. Take a digital scan or a clear photograph of your diagram and place these in your Word document.

   

  General advice on choosing and presenting data:

  You may wish to make use of data as part of your answer. If you do so, please do not copy and paste readymade graphs into your essay. Obtain the original data and present them using a sensible method in Microsoft Excel. Some things to consider:

  • Consider whether it would be more appropriate to show data monthly, quarterly or Furthermore, consider whether you should be showing seasonally adjusted data (if available).
  • Forecast data can be useful, but it is not the same as historic
  • Consider whether you should be presenting real or nominal data. This may be a
  • Trends can add value to a presentation of data over time, consider whether it is appropriate to show one trend line over the whole length of the timeline or it needs to be broken up g. pre-financial crisis and post.
  • Manipulation of the raw data can take many forms e.g. converting a series into an index, changing the base year of an index, converting data/indexes into percentage, percentage change or using
  • Calculations may help try to quantify the difference between the two entities (companies / countries)

   

  General advice on ‘report’ style writing:

  An ‘analyst report’ is a factual and logical narrative that clearly presents the method used to solve the problem, the results from this method, and provides a solution based on these results. This type of report is used to brief directors/CEOs or Government ministers, who have very little time to read, process and understand what you have written. Assume that you are writing for these people, who are of high intelligence but may not have an in depth training in economics. A ‘good’ conclusion presents no new information or surprises. It completes the circle by referring back to the original question/topic and briefly summarises key findings.

   

  Ideally, write in the third person e.g. “this report shows” but it doesn’t matter too much as long as you are consistent. Keep the writing style formal and professional, no slang, colloquialisms/sayings.

   

  Caption/title every figure/table, show the source and identify any manipulations you have made to the data. Rule of thumb, the figure should still make sense be a standalone item. Keep the title simple and factual; include units (e.g. £) and the time period.

  • Example of a title/caption: Figure 1. Average wages in UK (£, 2008 prices), 1999-2017.
  • Example of source to be placed directly below figure/table: Source: OECD (2017) Average wages (indicator), author’s own calculations: conversion to £ in 2008
  • The reference list would include the following info: OECD (2017), Average wages (indicator). doi: 10.1787/cc3e1387-en (Accessed on 28 September 2017).

   

  Use APA 6th edition, see http://referencing.port.ac.uk/

Here are a few key tasks to focus on:
1. Have a strong thesis statement, one that provides a definite answer to the question posed in the essay topic. Please underline your thesis statement.
2. Have a well-organized argument in support of the thesis statement.
3. Argue by interpreting evidence from the text. Please avoid all-purpose description and plot summary..
You should assume that the reader of your essay has read the text.

– would like to focus on puritan hypocrisy and how that is related to the main theme of the short story. Support arguments with examples from the text.
– shouldn’t need any other sources other than the story itself.
– citation provided:
Hawthorne, Nathaniel. “Young Goodman Brown.” Young Goodman Brown and Other Stories, Dover, 1992, pp. 24-34.

Ethnomethodolgical exercise to break background assumption (this cannot be against the law or harm anybody)
• ****You must carry out an activity and then report other people’s reactions to the “violation.”****
• For example, you can have a pizza delivered to you in class and see what happens (must be enough to share!), walk into a movie theater wearing deep-sea diving flippers instead f shoes; bring a Taco Bell meal into McDonalds then sit down and start eating. Be as creative as possible!
• While conducting the exercise, you should not only note other people’s reactions to this breaking of the background assumptions, but also your own feelings of comfort or discomfort in “violating” the unwritten rules of social life.
• As part of your journal entry you should critically convey what the reactions and feeling say about the deeply embedded, common understanding that lie at the root of social life.

What were the causes of World War II? Who were the United States adversaries during the war? Explain why the atomic bombs were dropped during World War II. What were other alternatives that might have been tried, and why were they not used? In recent years, some people have questioned President Truman’s motives in using the bombs. What arguments against their use have been made? Do you feel those arguments are valid? Why or Why not?
or
Explain why so many immigrants came to the United States between 1870 and 1914. Why did immigration decline in 1914? Discuss at least three problems the new arrivals encountered when they arrived in the country. Discuss some of the agencies and groups that assisted the immigrants upon their arrival. Explain some of the groups and laws that made life very difficult for them. Compare immigration in the late 19th century / early 20th century to immigration today.