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  • The American Diet and the Mediterranean Diet

    Compare & Contrast Essay Pre-Writing

    Read

    The first pre-writing step is reviewing the essay or writing requirements and reading the prompt. For our class essays, you may research and write about a topic in which you are interested, following the structure and elements of an Argumentative Essay.

    Decide

    Decide on the topic you want to compare and contrastyou can select any topic you want to research. For example, you may want to compare and contrast mindfulness and meditation and prescribed medicine, colleges or universities, public and home schooling, sports, diets, etc.

    Prompt

    Choose one of the topics below for an essay developed by comparison and contrast using three points of analysis. The topic you decide on should be something you care about so that the examples are a means of communicating an idea; not an end in themselves.

    Health Topics

    • The American Diet and the Mediterranean Diet
    • Eating meals at home and eating meal at a restaurant/fast food
    • Nature and health and modern medicine and health
    • Community Gardens and Commercial Gardens
    • Mindfulness/Meditation to reduce anxiety (or something else) and prescribed medication to reduce anxiety (or something else)

    Experience

    • Two jobs you have held
    • A good and a bad job interview

    People

    • Your relationship with two friends
    • Two relatives

    Places and Things

    • A place as it is now and as it was years ago
    • Two towns or cities.
    • Nature in the city and in the country

    Education

    • A state university and a private university

    Your Choice

    • If you have a specific topic that you would like to use, send a message through or to Dr. Ames to discuss

    Brainstorming

    Brainstorming allows you to quickly generate a large number of ideas. You can brainstorm with others or you can brainstorm by yourself, which sometimes turns into freewriting. To effectively brainstorm, write down whatever ideas come to mind. The key is to not place judgment on what you wrote. Dont worry about whether it sounds smart or if it directly connects to your topic. To brainstorm, let your thoughts about a specific topic flow, and list those thoughts without stopping or judging if what you are writing about is any good.

    Sometimes it works better to write down each idea on a separate piece of paper. Some people like to type their ideas. The most important part of this process is to be curious about your topic.

    It also helps to ask yourself some brainstorming questions:

    • What am I interested in? What do I care about?
    • What do I know that I could teach others?
    • What would I like to change about this issue?

    In order to capture more of your thoughts, you may want to brainstorm a few times until you have enough ideas to start writing.

    Compare & Contrast Essay Research

    Conduct Research

    Responsible AI Use

    An effective strategy for conducting researchalongside using the library databases and Google Scholaris responsibly utilizing AI to brainstorm topics and locate possible scholarly journal articles. When using AI, clearly specify your research topic and keywords.

    For example, if you are comparing the American Diet and the Mediterranean Diet, you might ask AI to help locate scholarly journal articlesonly from library databases or Google Scholarthat address one or more of the following comparison topics:

    • processed vs. whole foods
    • red meat vs. fish or plant-based proteins
    • saturated vs. unsaturated fats
    • heart disease
    • obesity rates
    • family meals vs. social meals
    • fiber intake
    • cost of fresh vs. processed foods

    Important: AI may help you locate sources, but you must verify each article and all quotations in the original source before adding them to your Research Matrix.

    Note: Please select a topic of interest for your class essay. The example above is provided only as a model.

    Watch the following video to conduct research using AI responsibly

    Students may also use the WLAC Library databases and Google Scholar to locate scholarly sources.

    Watch the videos below for instructions on how to use each site.

    Research Articles

    This week, locate 34 scholarly articles for each side of the comparison (approximately 68 total sources).

    You may use AI to help identify potential direct quotes, but you must verify each journal article and quotation by opening the article and confirming the exact wording and page number.

    Add all verified quotes to the Research Matrix.

    Research Matrix

    This week, you will begin your Research Matrix and submit your progress. The matrix is a working document that you will continue developing as you draft your essay, and you may revise and resubmit this Week 1 assignment next week if needed. For each entry, include the following:

    • MLA citation
    • Direct quote a quotation written by the article author(s)
    • Indirect quote a quotation included in the article in which the article author quotes another author (add this to the Indirect Quote column in the Research Matrix)
    • Page number
    • Topic
    • How the evidence will be used in the essay
    • Your explanation of why the quote is important (explain how the evidence supports the paragraph claim)

    Compare & Contrast Research Matrix

    Research Matrix Spreadsheet

    Before writing academically, thorough research is necessary to develop informed claims, support ideas with credible evidence, and understand multiple perspectives on a topic. The Research Matrix will help you organize sources, track important quotations, and prepare evidence for your body paragraphs.

    After you decide on a topic, begin conducting research using only Google Scholar and/or the WLAC Library databases.

    Add all scholarly sources to the Research Matrix:

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    Not sure how to begin conducting research? Join Dr. Ames during optional Zoom hours or

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    Instructions

    • Select a topic for your Compare & Contrast Essay (review the prompt in Compare & Contrast Pre-Writing Strategies).
    • Begin conducting research using Google Scholar and/or West Library databases only. You may also use AI responsibly to brainstorm topics and locate potential journal articles.
    • Watch the instructional videos below for guidance on using the databases, Google Scholar, AI, and the Research Matrix.
    • Add 34 scholarly sources for each side of the comparison (68 total sources) and multiple direct quotes from each source to the Research Matrix.
    • Review the Research Matrix Rubric to understand the assignment criteria.
    • After watching the instructional video below, submit the completed spreadsheet as a shareable hyperlink.

    Rubric: Research Matrix

    Rubric: Research Matrix

    CriteriaRatingsPointsCompleted Research Matrix Spreadsheet

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    Meeting

    The research matrix spreadsheet meets all assignment requirements, including:

    68 scholarly sources

    sources from Google Scholar and/or library databases

    MLA-formatted citations

    direct and/or secondary-source quotes

    topic or theme for each entry

    page numbers when applicable

    final column clearly explains how the evidence will be used in the essay

    research represents both sides of the comparison

    10 pts

    Approaching

    The research matrix spreadsheet meets most requirements, including:

    46 scholarly sources

    sources mostly from Google Scholar and/or library databases

    citations mostly formatted using MLA

    quotes included for most entries

    topic or theme included for most entries

    page numbers included when applicable

    explanation column completed for some quotes

    5 pts

    Not Meeting

    The research matrix spreadsheet does not meet assignment requirements, including:

    fewer than 4 scholarly sources

    sources not primarily from Google Scholar and/or library databases

    MLA citation formatting missing or incorrect

    few or no quotes included

    topic or theme missing for entries

    page numbers missing when applicable

    explanation column mostly incomplete

    0 pts

    /10 pts

  • PART 1 AND 2

    This assignment has two Parts:

    PART 1: The research topic for your assignment is : Compare and contrast Operating Systems and Security. Write a minimum 2 pages (Follow Lynn

    standards how to write research paper)

    • Research at least two Operating Systems and compare differences, commonalities between each other with emphasis in Security.

    Checklist:

    Articulate the mechanisms necessary for the protection and security of operating and computer systems. Discuss the following areas:

    Assess the techniques used in buffer overflow and buffer overrun.

    Explain techniques of memory management.

    Identify operating system and application weaknesses and vulnerabilities.

    Describe the structure of operating system.

    Hints for success:

    These are merely pointers, you should explore other ones.

    • Read Chapter 1 from your book.
    • NIST.gov
    • SANS.org
    • Research keywords:
    • Operating System Security Risk vulnerabilities
    • Some commercial websites to use but do not limited to these ones
    • Microsoft
    • IBM
    • Apple
    • Some commercial operating systems
    • Windows
    • DOS
    • OS2
    • AS400
    • BSD
    • Open source
    • Linux
    • Unix
    • chrome
    • FreeBSD

    PART 2: Kali Linux Operating System Installation and Documentation

    • Investigate – Assess issues in the design of operating systems –
    • operating system
    • and write up (create) Kali Linux installation procedure for one of the following:
    • Laptop (Windows)
    • Laptop (Mac),
    • USB,
    • Raspberry Pi.
    • (Hint: start from Kali Linux Documentation area at Kali
    • )
    • (Use screenshots for each step where appropriate and write up installation process)
    • PART 1: Operating Systems and Security Research Paper (Total: 50 points)
    1. Research and Comparison of Two Operating Systems (10 points)
    • Depth and accuracy in comparing operating systems with an emphasis on security aspects.
    1. Articulation of Security Mechanisms (10 points)
    • Quality of discussion on security mechanisms, buffer overflow, buffer overrun, and memory management techniques.
    1. Identification of Weaknesses and Vulnerabilities (10 points)
    • Insight and thoroughness in identifying and explaining operating system and application vulnerabilities.
    1. Description of Operating System Structure (10 points)
    • Clarity in describing the structure of operating systems and its relevance to security.
    1. Quality of Writing and Research (10 points)
    • Adherence to APA standards, organization of the paper, and use of diverse, quality resources.
    • PART 2: Kali Linux Operating System Installation and Documentation (Total: 50 points)
    1. Research and Assessment of Kali Linux (10 points)
    • Understanding of Kali Linux and its relevance in operating system design.
    1. Detailed Installation Procedure (20 points)
    • Accuracy and clarity in documenting the installation process, including appropriate choice of platform.
    1. Use of Screenshots and Documentation Quality (10 points)
    • Effectiveness and relevance of screenshots; quality of written documentation.
    1. Presentation and Analysis (10 points)
    • Overall presentation, organization, and reflection on the installation process and its implications.

    _____________________________________________________

    SEPERATE DOCUMENT FOR PART 2

    Dear Students,

    for this assignment the following files will need to be downloaded and installed on your laptop preferably on your C: drive

    Please create a folder C:FW

    Download the following files:

    For the homework make sure you have the latest version of Java installed on your laptop.

    Follow the instructions on the file below and answer the questions.

    If you have any questions please let me know.

    Best Regards,

    Dr Antoniou

    The document “Firewall Exercise ISM 311 V1” outlines a comprehensive exercise for students to understand and implement cybersecurity strategies using a firewall visualization tool. The exercise involves several key activities:

    1. Understanding Firewall Basics: Students start with a basic setup and observe how traffic flows with and without a firewall.

    2. Firewall Configuration: Students configure a firewall, experimenting with different rules to understand how they affect traffic flow and security.

    3. Active Attack Simulation: The exercise includes simulating active attacks to test the effectiveness of the firewall configurations.

    4. Rule Creation and Analysis: Students create a series of firewall rules aimed at protecting a network from various attacks, analyzing the effectiveness of these rules.

    5. Scenario Implementation: Implementing a specific scenario provided in the exercise, where students write rules to protect a database from attacks.

    6. Reflection and Understanding: Students reflect on the limitations of firewalls in preventing certain types of attacks and consider alternative strategies.

    Total Points (0-100):

    Understanding and Setup (15 points): Assessing the initial setup and understanding of the firewall tool.

    Firewall Configuration (20 points): Grading the ability to configure and modify firewall settings effectively.

    Active Attack Analysis (20 points): Evaluating how students handle simulated attacks and their analysis of the firewall’s effectiveness.

    Rule Creation and Effectiveness (25 points): Judging the complexity and effectiveness of the firewall rules created by the students.

    Scenario Application (10 points): Points for correctly applying the learned concepts to the provided scenario.

    Critical Thinking and Reflection (10 points): Assessing the students’ understanding of the limitations of firewalls and alternative strategies.

    This distribution ensures a balanced evaluation covering technical skills, analytical thinking, and practical application.

    Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): Firewall Exercise ISM 311 V1.docx

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  • Case 1: Meta Company

    Use the example of Case 1, and the assignment guideline. Help me write three part work:

    1. Strategic Recommendations: Strategy 1: Efficiency

    2. Exhibit 7 4 Ps of Marketing

    3. Exhibit 4 – HR Staffing

    The company we are researching is Meta. Please use robust third-party resources to support your response.

    For the specific format, refer to the formatting of these three sections in Example 1.

    Requirements: 1-2 page each sections

  • Policing in America

    Write 1,000 word literately review of policing in America

  • Ethnographic Observation 1: Encountering Diversity

    In this assignment, you are to go out and find diversity, as you define it, observe cultural diversity in action, write about it, and analyze it.

    In Outside Lies Magic (1999), John Stilgoe tells us to Get out now. Not just outside, but beyond the trap of the programmed electronic age so gently closing around so many [of us]…. Flex the mind, a little a first, then a lot…. Get out and look around, see accurately, notice, make connections.

    For this assignment, I would like you to do just that. Get out [off campus/out of your dorm/out of your residence], take a look around, and make connections… in a way that relates back to some of our course discussions about diversity in the US.

    • Observation and Description. Visit an off-campus cultural site where you are confident that you will encounter cultural diversity as weve begun to think about it. Preferably you will observe social interactions between people you consider different from yourself. Briefly introduce and describe the site and describe the people you are observing. If youre in a situation where you are participating and interacting, take mental notes of what is going on and how people are interacting with one another and with you. If you are observing, it may be appropriate to take notes, which will help you to write up a more coherent description or narrative of what you see and hear. If a particular interaction or two are particularly interesting or revealing, you may decide to focus on these. [Youll find that in a short paper, you cannot usually be exhaustive.]
    • Analysis/Interpretation. In the second part of your paper, I would like you to analyze, ponder, interpret, comparenot necessarily judgmentally, that relates your observations to class (canvas) discussions and specific readingsfor example, on culture, diversity, gender, race, ethnicity, borders, contested belonging, etc. Can you make any connections to course reading? How might one of our authors read this encounter? Can you use any of the course concepts that have been introduced? What does your observation suggest about cultural diversity in the US?
    • Rationale/Reflection. In a final paragraph or two I would like you to justify your choice of a site or interaction. Why did you choose this place? (Not just because it was easy or convenient for this assignment.) Why is this place or the people and interactions you observed culturally interesting? Why is it worthy of cultural exploration? What does it suggest to you about cultural diversity (or unity) in the US? How did you feel while you were there? What insights does this experience provide into you and your own understandings of diversity? In what ways did you come up against your own cultural limits of insight and understanding? What might it take for you to interact effectively with people in this milieu?

    Do not use a separate title page. In the top left corner of your first page include your name, Course (ATH 185), Date, my name, the assignment (Ethnography Paper), and an interesting title that will make me want to read your paper. Your final draft should be typed and double-spaced. Insert page numbers. The word count should be around 600-1000 words.

    I am looking for papers that are very well written and that show enthusiasm, thought, originality, and cultural insight. Good luck.

  • Apa yang bisa saya harapkan dari layanan penjelasan dan jawa…

    “Berdasarkan poin yang tertera, saya ingin memahami lebih jelas mengenai standar kualitas jawaban yang akan diberikan, kecepatan respon yang bisa diharapkan, serta bagaimana sumber eksternal yang digunakan akan dikutip dan disajikan agar jawaban yang saya terima sesuai dengan ekspektasi yang disebutkan.”

    Requirements:

  • Business Law Question

    Please use the format in the the correct format on how to format the paper.

    Requirements:

  • The Great paper chase

    Understanding social organization requires surveying members of a neighborhood about their relationships and interactions–in fact, Sampson and colleagues developed a whole new set of surveys to conduct their study of Chicago! We are going to collectively learn more about the range of things that one can ask in a neighborhood survey. To get there, we are going to do a special assignment called “The Great Paper Chase.”

    Using your preferred database or search engine for finding scholarly papers, find one academic paper of your choosing and that are centered on neighborhood surveys.

    Identify and describe 3 different survey scales (also known as instruments) from these papers, not including collective efficacy or its components (social cohesion and social control). Note: A survey scale is one or more questions intended to measure a specific concept, like collective efficacy, fear of crime, or perceived disorder. For our purposes here, it is not the measurement strategy itself (e.g., Likert scale), which some of you may have seen in methods courses.

    Construct 1 PPT slides, one corresponding to one of the papers and scale you identified. On each PPT slide, provide:

    • The reference for the paper
    • The concept being measured
    • The scale intended to measure the concept
    • The items used to measure the concept
    • Provide a discussion of reliability related to the measure of the concept.

    In constructing your paper, please recall the following definitions:

    Survey A data collection tool used to collect responses from participants on multiple, often related subjects, typically broken up into scales.

    Scale (aka Instrument) A set of one or more items intended to measure a specific topic or concept.

    Item A single statement or question to which a survey participant responds.

    Your Assignment will be graded according to the Activity Rubric below.

  • Ethical Decision Making in Clinical Situations

    Ethical Decision-Making in Clinical Situations

    Assignment Overview:

    This assignment is designed to help you apply ethical principles and professional standards to a practical scenario nurses might encounter. By engaging with ethical frameworks and professional codes, you will analyze an ethical dilemma and propose a resolution grounded in nursing principles.

    Purpose:

    The purpose of this assignment is to enhance your ability to address ethical dilemmas in clinical situations by applying ethical principles and professional standards, such as those outlined in the ANA and ICN Professional Codes of Ethics.

    Instructions:

    1. Scenario:
    2. You observe a fellow nurse injecting herself with a patients pain medication. Using ethical principles and professional codes, address the following questions:
    • What ethical principle(s) are relevant to this situation?
    • How would you approach this situation while maintaining professionalism and patient safety?
    • Compare how the ANA and ICN Professional Codes of Ethics guide your response to this scenario. Highlight one key similarity and one difference between the codes as they apply to this situation.
    1. References:
    • Use your course textbook as the primary reference for this assignment.
    • Include in-text citations for all referenced content and a reference list formatted in APA 7th edition.
    1. Format and Submission Guidelines:
    • At the top of your document, include your name and class participation number. A title page is not required.
    • Length: 2 pages (excluding reference list).
    • Formatting: Double-spaced, 1-inch margins, Times New Roman font, size 12.
    • Submit your paper as a Word document in the courses submission portal by the deadline.

    Evaluation Criteria (see rubric):

    • Clarity and Organization: Is the writing clear, concise, and well-structured?
    • Depth of Analysis: Does the paper demonstrate an understanding of ethical principles, codes, and decision-making processes?
    • Relevance of Examples: Are responses relevant and effectively address the scenario?
    • APA Formatting: Are citations and references accurately formatted in APA 7th edition?

  • Free Electrons, Electrostatic Charge, and Their Role in XRay…

    I trust you i know you know what to do, just make sure you use the outline.

    Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): Outline for essay.docx

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