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Writing assignment based on Writing workshop I:

For this assignment you have to write a narrative following the prompt that is provided below. Use the questions from the first workshop (Urdal’s article) and complete two paragraphs (1 page). Essentially you will write the answers sequentially and link the sentences together to present a cohesive understanding of the question, concepts, existing arguments and your own opinion

Prompt: Resource scarcity leads to political conflict in some regions. While cross-national studies do not emphasize this connection, Urdal’s (2008) sub-national study indicates this connection…

To complete this prompt, write two paragraphs following the guidelines below

First paragraph – What is Urdal’s finding that links resource scarcity? Mention some reasons why resource scarcity leads to political conflict. (Question 5 + 6, use proper citation)

Third paragraph – Write your own opinion about resource scarcity and political conflict. You can choose to agree or disagree with Urdal’s agreement. Use examples of recent political conflict to present your opinion.

1st step – (separate document from portfolio project) – must be one or two paragraphs- please submit this separately from the final – please submit this early if possible (this was a portfolio milestone that i did not complete earlier in the semester) Select a high-technology or service industry company and start researching the organization’s operations management practices. Submit the topic to your instructor for approval and feedback with your organization selection, and include some preliminary findings or reasons for selecting the company for your final project.

2nd step- (separate document from portfolio project) Research your chosen Portfolio Project topic. Identify six articles, including at least four peer-reviewed, scholarly articles. In a Word document (or similar program), cite each article in APA format and include 3-5 sentences on how each article is pertinent to your final Portfolio Project. CAN USE THE SOURCES/REFERENCES THAT YOU ARE USING FOR THE PORTFOLIO PROJECT. please submit this separately from the final – please submit this early if possible (this was a portfolio milestone that i did not complete earlier in the semester)

3rd step- (this is the actual portfolio project) **

Write a final paper detailing a comprehensive analysis of operations management. Conduct investigations into operations management practices in an approved, verifiable, or identifiable company, in either a high-technology or service industry, with an international presence.

Within this company, identify and discuss the structured process for selecting the following items:

• Productivity indexes
• Positioning strategies
• Value chain management
• Management control
• Forecasting and aggregate planning
• The triple bottom line

You should also pay attention to the importance of the following success criteria as it exists within the company: the budget, cost-effectiveness indicators, quality standards, inventory management, clear goals and objectives, and senior management support.
Your well-written paper should meet the following requirements:

• Be 8-10 pages in length, not including the cover and reference pages.
• Be formatted according to APA.requirements!
• Cite a minimum of six outside sources, four of which are academic, peer-reviewed sources, in addition to your course textbook. These sources should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts that are presented in the course, and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic.

***must be in 12 point times new roman font, each paragraph indented, running header, each page numbered except the title page, must have title page, must have section headers, must be double spaced, must have reference page, must have conclusion, MUST BE IN APA FORMAT!!

Refer to the Portfolio Project rubric available in the Module 8 folder for information on assignment expectations for the final project.(attached)

2. Contemporary International Problems

Week 3 Discussion “The Collapse of the Soviet Union” Please respond to the following:
Roskin discusses three theories about causes of the collapse of the Soviet Union.

● Choose one of these theories and explain how it relates to the collapse of the USSR, and assess and justify whether it relates to its internal or external foreign policy.

● Discuss whether all three of the causes are equally at fault, or whether one, more than the other, is the basic culprit of the demise of the USSR.

3. U.S Government
Week

3 Discussion “Is Federalism Necessary?” Please respond to the following:

● Based on the scenario and the knowledge gained from this section, address the following:
Discuss at least two effects on U.S. citizens that stem from the division of power between the federal and state governments.

The purpose of this assignment is to creatively demonstrate an understanding of infant developmental milestones as they pertain to cognition, motor skills, sensation, and perception. Using information from Chapter 5 of your text, write a short story about a child’s journey from birth to age 1. This can be a fictional child, or can be based on a real child. The story should be three to five pages in addition to the title page and the reference page. Use at least one reference in addition to your text. Your paper should also be formatted according to APA style

1. Describe the child’s sensory experiences at birth (e.g. sight, hearing, movement).
2. Analyze how these senses develop and become more evolved? At the age of 6 months, identify what this same child can hear, see, and do?
3. Describe what a day in this child’s life might look like by age 1. Include pictures in your Word document or compose your story using Storybird. Watch the video, Storybird Quick Tour, for assistance.

If you choose to create your story in Storybird,

Include the following developmental milestones in your story:

1. Social and Emotional
   • Enjoys imitating people in his play.
   • Shows specific preferences for certain people and toys.
   • Tests parental responses to his actions during feedings.
   • Tests parental responses to his behavior.
   • Prefers mother and/or regular caregiver over all others.
   • Repeats sounds or gestures for attention.
   • Finger-feeds himself.
   • Extends arm or leg to help when being dressed.
2. Cognitive
   • Explores objects in many different ways (shaking, banging, throwing, dropping).
   • Finds hidden objects easily.
   • Looks at correct picture when the image is named.
   • Imitates gestures.
   • Begins to use objects correctly (drinking from cup, brushing hair, dialing phone, listening to receiver).
3. Language
   • Pays increasing attention to speech.
   • Responds to simple verbal requests.
   • Responds to “no.”
   • Uses simple gestures, such as shaking head for “no.
   • Babbles with inflection (changes in tone).
   • Says “dada” and “mama.”
   • Uses exclamations, such as “Oh-oh!”
   • Tries to imitate words.
4. Motor
   • Reaches sitting position without assistance.
   • Crawls forward on belly.
   • Assumes hands-and-knees position.
   • Creeps on hands and knees.
   • Gets from sitting to crawling or prone (lying on stomach) position.
   • Pulls self up to stand.
   • Walks holding on to furniture.
   • Stands momentarily without support.
   • May walk two or three steps without support.
5. Hand and Finger Skills
   • Uses pincer grasp.
   • Bangs two objects together.
   • Puts objects into container.
   • Takes objects out of container.
   • Lets objects go voluntarily.
   • Pokes with index finger.
   • Tries to imitate scribbling.

   ece332 early childhood development