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Answer all three of the following questions, Each quedtion is to be answer with 2-3 pages each:  

1. Take one of your original discussion posts, something that you felt you connected with, something real and interesting that resonated with you, and build upon it—expand it, perhaps even change the initial, original direction of your thinking. For that change represents ‘learning’.  

Part of the point here is for you to have an opportunity to realize that understanding takes time, and often changes over time, and that is as it should be: it is what we call ‘learning.’ You can, if you choose, also address/discuss/highlight the difference that may have emerged between your original thoughts and the perspective that opens up for you now, as you revisit those thoughts at this later time. If there is no substantial difference from your original views, just take them further, add other considerations, elaborate and develop the original ideas.  

Expand your original post to 2 pp. minimum and not more than 3 (12-point font, 1.5 or double space). Refer to and cite from readings (for open-source readings, use the author, ‘Martin’, as reference) to support your arguments. If you refer to a specific point in a video, indicate the time reference, ex.: 2:34 = two minutes and 34 seconds into video). Refer to my lecture notes as (Baker, Week 5).  

Here are links to 2 videos to help with the answer:

This is the discussion post you need to respond to for question 1:

Do you have some sense of a final cause in your own life? Do you have a sense of what the point might be of your own life? Do you believe such a final cause in one’s own life is possible? Is it necessary to have such a sense of purpose? What would be the benefits of having some sense of your own telos? What would be the consequences of not having that sense of purpose

2. Analyze the argument of the following short article, “Ghosts in the Machine” (see also pdf. on D2L). Write 2 – 3 pages.  

https://www.historians.org/perspectives-article/townhouse-notes-ghosts-in-the-machine-march-2023/ 

1. Sketch out an overview of the main assertions/thesis and of the argument, together with its supporting claims (premises).  
2. Evaluate the argument: Is the reasoning cogent? Do the premises support the thesis? If not, where/how does it break down?  
3. Find the main fallacies in Grigoli’s argument; explain how he uses them, the function/role they play.  
4. Using Grigoli’s argument as a point of reference, develop your own interpretation of the phenomenon of AI and its possible impact on our writing, thinking, and possibly larger society. To what extent, if any, is it a good idea to outsource our thinking/writing to something other than ourselves?  

3. The short reading from Alasdair MacIntye’s After Virtue (D2L, Week 5) didn’t make it directly into our discussion as such, but it addresses something that is critically important: The vocabulary of ethics, of virtue, may still exist, but only in fragmentary form. The world of which it was a part is gone. What is MacIntye’s point? What does the novel (which is very good, very funny) suggest, according to MacIntyre, about the place of ethics in modern society? Does this claim make sense in your own experience? Does it help you understand the present day? (Ethics is something that we can all speak about; we don’t need to be scholars and experts to have opinions about what is right or wrong. In this, you and your thoughts are as important a source as the experts and authorities of our readings. The rather long explanation in the module notes for week 5 (also 4) may also be a useful resource in this.)  I will attach this short reading to help as a separate document.

Write 2 -3 pages.  

To work on this task, use the “Labs on Demand Assessment Environment and DVD Database”
found in the Web Links section. In this environment, you will be able to write and test your
PostgreSQL code and access the database to complete this task.
Plan for and compose the sections of a real-world business report that can be created from the
“Labs on Demand Assessment Environment and DVD Database” web link, and demonstrate the
functionality of the supporting SQL code by doing the following:
A. Summarize one real-world written business report that can be created from the DVD Dataset
from the “Labs on Demand Assessment Environment and DVD Database” attachment.
1. Identify the specific fields that will be included in the detailed table and the summary table of
the report.
2. Describe the types of data fields used for the report.
3. Identify at least two specific tables from the given dataset that will provide the data
necessary for the detailed table section and the summary table section of the report.
4. Identify at least one field in the detailed table section that will require a custom
transformation with a user-defined function and explain why it should be transformed (e.g., you
might translate a field with a value of N to No and Y to Yes).
5. Explain the different business uses of the detailed table section and the summary table
section of the report.
6. Explain how frequently your report should be refreshed to remain relevant to stakeholders.
B. Provide original code for functions) in text format that perform the transformation(s) you
identified in part A4.
C. Provide original SQL code in a text format that creates the detailed and summary tables to
hold your report table sections.

D. Provide an original SQL query in a text format that will extract the raw data needed for the
detailed section of your report from the source database.
E. Provide original SQL code in a text format that creates a trigger on the detailed table of the
report that will continually update the summary table as data is added to the detailed table.
F. Provide an original stored procedure in a text format that can be used to refresh the data in
both the detailed table and summary table. The procedure should clear the contents of the
detailed table and summary table and perform the raw data extraction from part D.
1. Identify a relevant job scheduling tool that can be used to automate the stored procedure.

Public Policy Sentiment & Controversy Background: You have carefully crafted an extensive presentation about the policy you have targeted for analysis in your previous assignments from Weeks 2, 3, and 4. You have supplied your stakeholders with the information they need to make an informed decision. You must provide them with material they can take to review. You decide to prepare a report that compliments your presentation. To begin, provide an MS Word executive summary, in APA format, for the policy you are analyzing. STEP 1: Write a succinct 525-to-700-word narrative outlining what you have found attached to the policy you are analyzing (same policy from Weeks 2, 3, and 4). Provide the following: Vision, Mission, and Goals statements Money: How was the policy funded? What other social arenas benefited from this allocation? What other social arenas have suffered? Message: How was this policy introduced? How was progress communicated? From whom did they seek advice? Which stakeholders were not involved? Momentum: What conflicts and divisions have risen from the inception of this policy? What areas of civil rights have been affected? Supported? Harmed? STEP 2: Cite a minimum of 3 peer-reviewed or similar references to support your assignment. STEP 3: Include an APA-formatted reference page. STEP 4: Format your executive summary according to APA guidelines. Include an introduction that briefly previews the paper’s major points and a conclusion that recaps the paper’s major points. STEP 5: Review SafeAssign Similarity Report- if it is over 22% (excluding cover page, level headers, and reference page), revise to meet this requirement, and resubmit and edit your paper as many times as needed to get acceptable SafeAssign results. STEP 6: Submit your assignment.

Assignment instructions

This unit is assessed through a mixture of written tasks, questions and answers and drawings contained in one workbook. There is a word limit of 2000 words (+/- 10%) for the whole assignment.

Task 1 (AC1.1, AC1.2): Cell Organelles and Cellular Specialisation Handout.
This task involves composing a handout for a fellow student who missed the lecture on the relationship between structure and function of cell organelles and cellular specialisation.

Task 2 (AC2.1, AC2.2, AC4.1): Plasma Membrane and Levels of Organisation Short Questions

This task involves answering a series of short questions on the plasma membrane, movement of molecules across the membrane and levels of organisation in body systems.

Task 3 (AC3.1): Mitosis and Meiosis Comparison Table and Structured Question

This task involves completing a table to compare the similarities and differences between mitosis and meiosis and answering a structured question relating to the role of these processes in adults.

Task 4 (AC4.2): Stem Cell Magazine Article Outline

This task involves writing an outline for a magazine article on how medical science uses stems cells in the development of treatments and/or research.

Learning outcomes

1. Understand the structure of the eukaryotic cell and the functions of the different components.

1.1. Explain how the structure of the organelle is related to its function.

1.2. Explain how cells are specialised for particular functions.

2. Understand the structure of the plasma membrane and its role in transport of substances and cell communication.

2.1. Explain the roles of the components of the plasma membrane.

2.2. Compare and contrast the four methods of transport of molecules across a plasma membrane.

3. Understand the processes of cell division.

3.1. Compare and contrast meiosis and mitosis.

4. Understand the nature of multi-cellular organisms.

4.1. Differentiate between the various levels of organisation in two named body systems.

4.2. Explain the potential of stem cells in research and/or medicine.

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Unit Learning Outcomes

LO1 Examine scientific data using both quantitative and qualitative methods

Vocational scenario

You work as a junior quality engineer in a company that manufactures components for the defence sector. Your manager has tasked you with ensuring the members of your department are familiar with the correct presentation of engineering quantities and the methods that are used to solve scientific problems.  They also need to understand how to present large quantities of data in an accessible manner. You will be organising a seminar to develop your team’s knowledge in these areas and have decided to use the following tasks, as well as some production data from the plant in which you work, to aid your delivery.

Assignment activity and guidance

Task 1

Examine three quantitative research methods commonly used in engineering research. Explain how each method can be applied to gather numerical data in the context of a manufacturing/electrical/mechanical systems process improvement.

Task 2

Examine three qualitative research methods suitable for engineering studies. Discuss how these methods can be utilised to understand user experiences and preferences in the development of a new engineering product.

Task 3

Apply scientific method procedure of both quantitative and qualitative methods to explain how can the design of residential building ventilation systems be improved to enhance indoor air quality while maximising occupant comfort and satisfaction?

Task 4

a) The ideal maximum and minimum working temperatures in the workshop are 30°C and 14°C. By analysingthe temperature variation for each shift (from Table T, Appendix B), make recommendations whether the company needs to provide active cooling or passive ventilation (open windows etc.) or active heating for each shift. You have been asked to present your analysis of these quantitative scientific data using an appropriate software package (e.g., Microsoft excel). Use must include graphical evidence and justify it.

b) Your manager has asked you to analysethe production faults given in Check sheet N (Appendix A). To do this, you should analyse the qualitative scientific data given and make recommendations on how to reduce the number of non-conformances. For example, should the company change material supplier, is operator training required on a particular shift, does the machinery on a particular production line require adjustment etc. You have been asked to present your analysis using an appropriate software package (e.g. Microsoft excel). Use must include graphical evidence and justify it.

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Describe two takeaways (topic/information you learned) from this course that might be helpful for your future practice as a professional nurse.
In order to receive full credit, you will need to clearly respond to both parts of the question as your headings AND cite at least one scholarly
reference in all of your responses. Do not use references without dates. All references must be five years and less to date. You are required to
participate on at least three (3) days of the week to receive full participation points.
Post your initial prompt by Wednesday to avoid any late deductions. All posts must be in by Sunday. Please note no posts will be accepted after 1159
PM on Sunday. Responses should engage peers, show reflection, and add value. Prompts should be 250-300 words, and peer responses should be
100-150 words each. References, citations, headings, and salutations are not counted as part of the word count. Be sure to cite and reference in
APA 7th ed. When posting to your peers, be sure to state who you are talking to at the beginning of the response.

SCENARIO: You are a business analyst working at a small domestic organization that produces high-quality cell phone cases. Your organization has begun to see its sales flatten in the domestic market. While the organization is not losing money, leadership would like to explore options to continue growth. One option that leadership has noticed competitors attempting is entering international markets. You have been asked to examine the benefits, drawbacks, and key considerations for your organization to enter one of the global market in Brazil, and to summarize your findings in a business brief for leadership. DIRECTIONS: Complete the market profile and outline market considerations for Brazil. Use the Business Brief Template. Market Considerations: Compare and contrast important market considerations for Brazil against those in the domestic market. Explain the similarities, differences, and considerations for conducting business between the two markets, such as general legal and regulatory requirements, monetary and management logistics, and mode-of-entry considerations. a. Monetary Considerations: Explain how monetary considerations such as currency, exchange rates, and exchange-rate management would impact the organization’s decision to expand into Brazil, using current exchange rates between Brazil and the United States to support your explanations. b. Management and Logistics Considerations: Explain management and logistics practices that best address human-resource considerations for Brazil, such as management approaches or staff and labor laws and their impact on policies and procedures. c. Mode of Entry Considerations: Describe advantages and disadvantages for traditional modes of entry that would be most appropriate for entering into Brazil.

Research Directions

1. Understand the Authors: Conduct your research. Wikipedia is not credible so refrain from using it.

  –  Who is Kate Chopin and what is she known for?

  – Who is Charlotte Perkins Gilman and what is she know for?:

2. Locate 3 Primary Sources for each author (total 6):

  – Primary sources are original works created by the authors themselves.

3. Locate 2 Secondary Sources for each author (total 4):

  –  Secondary sources analyze or interpret primary sources.

  – **Suggestions**:

 Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42cZVrgtisU

Creating an Annotated Bibliography (Stand Alone Annotated Bibliography)

An annotated bibliography includes a citation for each source followed by a brief description and evaluation. Here’s a general format:

1. Citation: Follow the appropriate style guide (MLA).

2. Annotation: Include:

  – A summary of the source’s content.

  – An evaluation of its credibility and relevance.

  – How it contributes to your understanding of the authors.

Watch these videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsjfSzPhsc4,Links to an external site.

Example Entry

Citation (MLA format):

Chopin, Kate. *The Awakening*. Herbert S. Stone & Co., 1899.

Annotation:

This novel follows Edna Pontellier’s journey towards self-discovery and independence, challenging societal norms of the late 19th century. Chopin’s portrayal of female desire and autonomy makes this work a cornerstone of feminist literature. The text is essential for understanding Chopin’s views on gender roles and the constraints of marriage, serving as a primary source for analyzing her literary contributions.

Final Steps

1. Compile Your Sources: Make sure you have three primary and two secondary sources for each author.

2. Format Your  Stand Alone Bibliography: Organize your entries alphabetically by the authors’ last names.

3. Review for Clarity and Completeness: Ensure all citations are accurate and annotations are informative.

Tips for Success

– Use academic databases like JSTOR, Google Scholar, and your college library’s resources for reliable secondary sources.

– Consider the context in which the authors wrote and how their historical background informs their works.

– Stay organized and take notes as you read each source.

Option #2: A Case Study on Apple: Should U.S. and Global Regulators Take a Bigger Tax Bite Out of Technology Companies?

Read the attached case study Download case study and then answer the following requirements:

1. In your opinion, to what extent should the design and creation of intellectual property in the U.S. influence and trigger U.S. taxation? What are the possible consequences for Apple if these events would be the criteria for taxation?
2. Why does General Motors Company not use the same ‘‘Double Irish with a Dutch Sandwich’’ technique of tax minimization as Apple?
3. Research the concept of the ‘‘Tax Repatriation Holiday’’ that Apple and other technology companies support. What is the recent history of this proposal? Do you support the implementation of a tax holiday to help bring foreign earnings back to the U.S.? Why or why not?
4. Several organizations, including the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the Group of Twenty (G20) Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, the European Union (EU), and the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes, concern themselves with tax avoidance.
   • What specific activities related to addressing multinational corporate tax minimization are each of these organizations involved in? Prepare a brief report of your findings.
   • What is the current status of each organization’s progress in achieving its goals?
   • Based upon your research, what is your opinion of the potential for success of global regulatory efforts in curbing multinational corporate tax avoidance?

Requirements:

• Write a paper of 2-3 pages, double-spaced in length, not counting the title and the reference pages, which you must include. Submissions in excess of 3 pages are acceptable.
• Copy and paste each question into your paper in bold type (Questions are to be single-spaced) to ensure you have answered each of the Assignment Requirements.
• Use terms, evidence, and concepts from class readings, including professional business language.
• Cite at least 3 credible, academic or professional sources supporting your answers for this assignment.
• Format your paper according to APA guidelines

Review the week’s CT Assignment grading rubric for more information on expectations and how your Assignment will be graded by your instructor.

Reference:

Holttzblatt, M. A., Geekie, J., Tschakert, N. (2016). Should U.S. and global regulators take a bigger tax bite out of technology companies? A case on apple’s international tax minimization and reporting strategies. Issues in Accounting Education, 31(1), 133-148.

In this instance, you have been asked for your opinion as
to the type of serial offender that would be responsible
for this crime scene. A single image or limited information
is commonly presented to profilers to obtain their initial
impressions of crime scenes and perpetrators. This photo
was taken at the scene of a homicide. There are signs of
sexual sadism to the victim, but this represents all of the
information that the detectives are willing to reveal to
you. Please assess the picture and offer any supported
insights for the assigned detectives regarding this scene
and the offender possible associated using the Holmes &
Holmes (2009) organized/disorganized model.