Purpose:

The goal of this Assignment is to observe an ‘archaeological site’ as an anthropologist would. The student will analyze their observations in terms of themes from the subfield of archaeology such as how it helps frame our understanding of how we can learn more about the human past by studying and interpreting material culture.

Description:

Motel of the Mysteries is a well-known book among archaeologists (see basic description in Smith, 2009). This humorous (now sadly out of print) book takes a look at how an archaeologist of the future might look at a late 20th century roadside motel. While our artifacts make sense to us, how might they preserve and be interpreted by future archaeologists? In this Assignment we will explore this idea.

Smith, S. (2009). Motel of the Mysteries. The Society for Georgia Archaeology. Retrieved from: http://thesga.org/2009/01/motel-of-the-mysteries/

Directions for 4-6 page Assignment:

Choose one room of your home or a specific place in your community (playground, parking lot, restaurant). Visit and observe the site for 10-15 minutes. Be objective as you examine the site, remember not to mention what it is in today’s terms, but pretend you have do not recognize or have knowledge of the artifacts and site. Describe the overall scene.
Collect and document artifacts. Describe the artifacts noting color, shape, weight, texture, quantity, material, and other features you think are important.
Map (photos, hand drawn and scanned, digitally created map) the site and describe the physical characteristics of the site.
Using your imagination, what are some other purposes the artifacts and site might have? What conclusions can you draw about the origin of the artifacts, their use, and the purpose of the site?
Using our readings, what type of archaeological methods would you want to use to help you interpret your artifacts and site?
Reflect on some of the challenges archaeologists face in piecing together the past.
Note:

This course has “Resubmission” status enabled to help you if you realize you submitted an incorrect or blank file, or if you need to submit multiple documents as part of your Assignment. Resubmission of an Assignment after it is graded, to attempt a better grade, is not permitted.

Disclaimer

Originality of attachments will be verified by Turnitin. Both you and your instructor will receive the results.

Writing Expectations

All written submissions should be submitted using APA formatting. In part, this includes:

Typewritten in double-spaced format with a readable style and font and submitted inside the electronic classroom.
Arial 11 or 12-point font or Times New Roman styles.
Page margins Top, Bottom, Left Side and Right Side = 1 inch, with reasonable accommodation being made for special situations and online submission variances.
Save as .doc, .rtf, or .pdf
See a Basics of APA Style tutorial for coaching on APA formatting. For additional resources, use your COLL100 materials, our Library, and the Purdue Online Writing Lab.

Read the following thought experiment from Philippa Foot and then write an essay that answers the questions that follow:

“Let us consider […] a pair of cases which I shall call Rescue I and Rescue II. In the first Rescue story we are hurrying in our jeep to save some people – let there be five of them – who are imminently threatened by the ocean tide. We have not a moment to spare, so when we hear of a single person who also needs rescuing from some other disaster we say regretfully that we cannot rescue him, but must leave him to die. To most of us this seems clear […]. This is Rescue I and with it I contrast Rescue II. In this second story we are again hurrying to the place where the tide is coming in in order to rescue the party of people, but this time it is relevant that the road is narrow and rocky. In this version the lone individual is trapped (do not ask me how) on the path. If we are to rescue the five we would have to drive over him. But can we do so? If we stop he will be all right eventually: he is in no danger unless from us. But of course all five of the others will be drowned. As in the first story our choice is between a course of action which will leave one man dead and five alive at the end of the day and a course of action which will have the opposite result. (Philippa Foot, “Killing and Letting Die,” from Abortion and Legal Perspectives, eds. Garfield and Hennessey, 2004, University of Massachusetts Press)

1. What would Mill tell the rescuer to do, in Rescue I and Rescue II, according to his theory of utilitarianism? Be clear in explaining Mill’s recommendation, and how he would justify it. In doing so, you must include a discussion of the following:

o The Principle of Utility and how it would specifically apply in this situation—who gets “counted” and how?

2. What would Kant tell the rescuer to do, in Rescue I and Rescue II, according to his deontological theory? Be clear in explaining Kant’s recommendation and how he would justify it. In doing so, you must include a discussion of the following:

o The first version of the Categorical Imperative and how it would specifically apply in these two situations (hint, you have to say what the maxim would be and what duty would be generated according to it).

o The second version of the Categorical Imperative and how it would specifically apply in this situation.

3. Explain one criticism of both Mill and Kant. Afterward, argue for which ethical approach, on your view is superior. Be specific and provide reasons for your claim.

Please select a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) for any selected scenario. You can choose any organization’s plan or create your own.

1. Describe the key elements of the Disaster Recovery Plan to be used in case of a disaster and the plan for testing the DRP.

2. Briefly discuss the internal, external, and environmental risks, which might be likely to affect the business and result in loss of the facility, loss of life, or loss of assets. Threats could include weather, fire or chemical, earth movement, structural failure, energy, biological, or human.

3. Of the strategies of shared-site agreements, alternate sites, hot sites, cold sites, and warm sites, identify which of these recovery strategies is most appropriate for your selected scenario and why.

4. For each testing method listed, briefly describe each method and your rationale for why it will or will not be included in your DRP test plan.
• Include at least Eight (8) reputable sources.
• Your final paper should be 1,000-to-1,250-words, and written in APA Style.

You are an entrepreneur and just started a new business. Use your imagination. Make it up. Maybe it’s something you have been thinking about as a possible career path or business proposition. Please propose a plan for protecting your intellectual property. In your plan, be sure to identify the different types of intellectual property that you are concerned about protecting and what steps you would take for each.

Answer the following questions in narrative form. This should be a thoughtful essay, not just bullet points. Make sure your name is on the paper. It should be double spaced and include page numbers. Upload it as a word document.

1. What is your product or service? Give a brief description.

2. What are its attributes? For example, does it have a brand name or maybe a particular design. Describe the features and benefits.

3. Do the following IP components apply to your product? And, how do they apply? If not, why not? How do you plan on protecting those elements that apply to you?

a. Patents

b. Copyrights

c. Trademarks

d. Trade Secrets

4. What about your competition? What role does IP play for them? And, how does that affect you? What concerns do you have regarding infringing the intellectual property of others?

5. Do you have any other Intellectual Property observations?

Writing assignment: Your dream job!
You will write a short essay about your dream job responding to all following questions:

1. What is your dream job? Why? Sport accountant, because I am interested in basketball and numbers.
2. Based on your Big Five personality assessment, please describe at least 2 personality traits of yours and provide an example for each. Conscientious and emotional stability
3. Based on week 3 lecture and Chapter 5 on the textbook, what are your top three values? Please explain. Justice, achievement, and joy.
4. How do you think your personality traits and values can help you get your dream job? What are advantages and disadvantages of having these traits and values in your job?

Important Note: This assignment should be in an essay form responding to all of these questions. Please DO NOT simply answer each question one-by-one. The format should be Times New Roman, 12 pt font size, no more than 4 pages(1.5-spaced format).

Course: October Blogs of Critiques of the Internet, Technology & Social Media

Description: Widespread use of technology, including smart devices, social media and other Web 2.0 applications, changes the way we make decisions, communicate, and interact with colleagues, instructors, peers, and others. Technology, as it evolves and becomes ubiquitous across society, continues to contribute to or amplify existing social and legal issues that demand critical examination and reflection.
Instructions: Write a Blog in length from ½ to ¾ pages of text (roughly 250-300 words, single space). Identify both sides to the issue. Cite references not required since this is a blog of (my) opinion which I have stated below.
Required readings: Textbook (see Mediafire link to download) and see links of information below.

1). Blog – Readings from Chapter 4, Intellectual Property
Topic of Blog: Intellectual Property Rights
http://iml.jou.ufl.edu/projects/spring01/burkhalter/napster%20history.html
https://www.plagiarism.org/
https://www.uspto.gov/patents-getting-started/general-information-concerning-patents#heading-2
Opinion: I remember when my siblings bought vinyl records and my cousins, and I bought cassette tapes and CDs, and made their own playlists and shared them. Napster came and changed the way music is shared. Music is downloaded with a fee, and shared by social media…a lot has changed since the 1960’s, 70’s and 80’s.

2). Blog – Readings from Chapter 5, Crime & Security
Topic of Blog: Crime & Security: Stealing Identities
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/feature-0014-identity-theft
Opinion: Protecting your identity from thieves seems to be a full-time job. There are so many schemes out there (list some) to rip off your identity. You must protect yourself and your family (list some things to do).

1. Explain the key difference between behavioural descriptive and situational interview questions and state two reasons why organizations should use both types of interview questions.

 

1. Based on the information in the job description (Topic 2, Chapter 4), create three customized behavioural descriptive interview questions that could be used for interviewing applicants for the position.  State the rationale for asking each question, i.e., indicate what particular competency or skill that the recruiter is seeking to assess in asking each of these questions.  Be specific.

 

1. Based on the information in the job description (Topic 2 Chapter 4, create three customized situational interview questions that could be used for interviewing applicants for the position. State the rationale for asking each question, i.e., what particular competency or skill that the recruiter is seeking to assess by asking each of these questions. Be specific.

Note:  In answering this question, teams (as HR professionals) must carefully consider why they are asking the questions and how these questions will help the company select the most qualified candidate for the position.  The questions must relate to the responsibilities that are detailed in the job description.

Sources of Information to be Used – the textbook and a minimum of two acceptable sources of information. 

Teams must: a) cite concepts and information from the textbook and other sources in the answer and b) include all sources in a reference list at the end of the answer.

Note:  References do not need to be included in the interview questions. 

Required Headings for the Answer

First Behavioural Descriptive Interview Question for the _____________________ Position

Rationale for Using this Question

* Put the title of the position in the blanks

Note: Use the same format for writing the remaining two behavioural descriptive interview questions and the three situational interview questions.

 

 

Additional Notes:

 

APA CITING, include reference list please, shouldnt be included in the 3 pages

12 times new roman. Not double spaced.

Cite information from the text book too (i will include pictures of the pages if u want)

Citing information from other sources aswell, ONLY BUSINESS PERIODICALS.

The textboook (writing on chapter 5) : Essentials of Managing Human Resources, 6th Edition

Eileen Stewart; Melanie Peacock; Monica Belcourt; George W. Bohlander; Scott Snell

 

your task is to develop a product that meets that goal of reducing substance abuse or prevent a behavioral health problem (e.g. Gambling). This is a wide-open topic, so you can choose something that is of interest to you. It must be pertinent to the target population- for example, High School Students, children, college students, athletes, etc. You may select the mode of the product (e.g. brochure, pamphlet, presentation, etc). The product must be professional, educational, accurate, and creative.

Question 1: Please name the population you are addressing (e.g. elderly, high school students, women). Answer: The population that I will be addressing will be middle school and high school students.

Question 2: What is the topic of your project? (e.g. opiate abuse, binge drinking, cell phone addiction, gambling) Answer: The topic for my project is cell phone addiction. I love this topic because I was a school student myself.

Question 3: Discuss why you chose this population and topic. Answer: I choose this population and target because I too was a high school student with a cellphone. Although my parent was strict I was not addicted or allowed to use my phone as much in comparison to now. It is amazing to see how they cannot live without there cell phones and their everyday life is affected without it. When I started to do research and look at statistics I was blown away by all the information that was readily available.

Question 4: What product will your project be (e.g. powerpoint, video, flyer, brochure). Answer: My project will be a power point.

Question 5: Give at least two scientific references that you will use for your project information. Answer: My first scientific reference is https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5802650/
My second scientific reference is https://www.cnn.com/2017/12/22/opinions/smartphones-middle-school-opinion-ruston/index.html

English 120: HEILBRONER RHETORICAL ANALYSIS WRITING ASSIGNMENT
You will submit your Final Heilbroner 2-Paragraph Writing Assignment at the beginning of class
on Thursday, October 4.
What is below:
+ two ASSIGNED PERSUASIVE STRATEGIES – ONE of which is REQUIRED to be the focus
of your rhetorical analysis;
+ essential information about your final writing assignment;
+ an exceptionally helpful prewriting process that I encourage you to engage in.
Select one of the following choices that Heilbroner makes as the focus of your rhetorical analysis
1) he provides a step by step guide on how to reduce stereotyping OR
2) he concludes by emphasizing how embarrassing it is to stereotype
 YOUR AUDIENCE: You are writing to an intelligent person who has read Heilbroner’s “Don’t Let
Stereotypes Warp Your Judgment” AND understands that his main argument is that “We should
be aware of and work to reduce our stereotyping.” Your reader is less familiar with rhetoric and
has not thought about how Heilbroner’s text is trying to work rhetorically.
 YOUR PURPOSE: Explain how Heilbroner tries to increase the likelihood readers will accept his
main argument by arguing how one of the two following choices Heilbroner makes is a
persuasive strategy:
1) he provides a step by step guide on how to reduce stereotyping OR
2) he concludes by emphasizing how embarrassing it is to stereotype
 YOUR ASSIGNMENT’S FORM: This “paper” will take the form of just two paragraphs:
 Paragraph 1: an introductory paragraph which includes an introduction with background
and context that leads into a clear thesis statement which prepares your reader for what
is to come – a rhetorical analysis, and
 Paragraph 2: a body paragraph which includes an effective topic sentence which
establishes what you will argue is a persuasive strategy, a brief reference to the text to
show that Heilbroner, indeed, uses the strategy, and a well-developed explanation in
that paragraph how and why that aspect of the text is trying to work rhetorically to get
his readers accept his main argument.
 ALSO, please format your paper in accord with the MLA Style Guide
 HEILBRONER’S MAIN ARGUMENT: We should be aware of and work to reduce our stereotyping.
 YOUR ASSIGNED PERSUASIVE STRATEGY / WHAT YOU WILL ARGUE HEILBRONER DOES IN HIS TEXT TO
INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD READERS WILL ACCEPT HIS MAIN ARGUMENT:
1) he provides a step by step guide on how to reduce stereotyping OR
2) he concludes by emphasizing how embarrassing it is to stereotype
THE ASSIGNED PERSUASIVE/RHETORICAL STRATEGIES: CHOOSE ONE
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR FINAL 2 ¶ WRITING ASSIGNMENT

Your body paragraph’s topic sentence will surely be something like or exactly: One of Heilbroner’s
persuasive strategies is that he provides a step by step guide on how to reduce stereotyping OR One
of Heilbroner’s persuasive strategies is that he concludes by emphasizing how embarrassing it is to
stereotype. Don’t hesitate to use it. Such a topic sentence would effectively establish your
paragraph’s purpose and raise two important questions which could focus your prewriting work:
1. One question the topic sentence generates in readers: “Really? He does?”
What specifically does Heilbroner do in his text that shows he indeed uses this strategy – that
shows he provides a step by step guide on how to reduce stereotyping OR that he concludes by
emphasizing how embarrassing it is to stereotype?
 ________________________________________________________________________

 ________________________________________________________________________
This brief reminder—along with an effective topic sentence – would lay a solid foundation on
which your core argument can build about how and why this choice is trying to work rhetorically.
After learning the purpose of your paragraph AND being reminded that Heilbroner actually does
make this rhetorical choice, your reader will want to know WHY ARE YOU CALLING IT A STRATEGY.
Explore the following questions to discover and develop your argument as to how and why you
are calling it a strategy to the fullest extent possible:
Questions to help discover/develop your argument related to the RESISTANCE he may be trying to
remove or go around.
 What resistance might Heilbroner have been anticipating and trying to remove or go around
with this rhetorical strategy?
 Why (is it reasonable that he) might he anticipate this resistance? Why is it reasonable that
some readers might have this resistance?
 Why/How would that resistance lead to a rejection of Heilbroner’s main argument?
What if Heiblroner didn’t make this choice? If this aspect of the text was not present, why
might a reader reject his argument? why may Heilbroner have felt the need to make this
particular, strategic choice?
Questions to help discover/develop your argument related to the INTENDED EFFECT he may be
hoping the strategy will have on his readers
 What the intended effect of the strategy? How might Heilbroner been hoping the strategy
would affect his readers?
 What psychological or thought process might Heilbroner have hoped his strategy would
trigger in his readers toward the acceptance of his main argument?
 How might the strategy remove or lessen or go around the resistance? How might Heilbroner
have imagined it would make it more likely readers will accept his main argument?

Its an argumentative essay I choose Heilbroner gives his readers a step by step on how to not be a stereotype this is an article by “Don’t let stereotypes warp your judgment” in an era when racism was big no one was opened to new ideas.

Cultural Sensitivity
In this module, you explored counseling groups with culturally diverse populations (e.g., African American, Latin American, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender). Cultural sensitivity is paramount for the effective group leader. You reviewed challenges that might arise when working with diverse populations and counseling goals suitable for multicultural groups.
Tasks:
Write 1 full page, post to the Discussion Area your response to the following:
• Select a cultural group different from your own and briefly describe its characteristics that you consider relevant to counseling.
• Discuss strategies for working with clients from this population in groups.
• Share personal reflections on how well you think you would work with this population in a group.
• What are some anticipated challenges of working with this population in a group? How would you confront these challenges?
Support your rationales and analysis by using at least two resources from professional literature in your response. Professional literature may include the Argosy University online library resources; relevant textbooks; peer-reviewed journal articles; and websites created by professional organizations, agencies, or institutions (websites ending in .edu or .gov).