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  • Your Company #3 Ratio Analysis

    Please keep on working with the excel provided

    The most useful analytical tool for assessing profitability, liquidity, growth, and risk is financial statement ratios. Financial statement ratios express relations among various items from the three financial statements. Financial statement ratios are effective indicators of various dimensions of current profitability, liquidity, growth, and risk and serve as useful signals of future indicators of these performance measures.

    Analyze the profitability, liquidity, growth, and risk for Your Company.

    1. Use the same FSAP 9e spreadsheet you created for the Your Company (YC) #2 assignment.
    2. Select File > Save As and rename your spreadsheet as ACG 5153 YC3 LastName FirstName.
    3. Ensure that the data used in the analysis is correct before beginning this assignment. All the cells in lines 154 thru 156 (FINANCIAL DATA CHECKS) on the “Data” tab, and lines 14 thru 17 (DATA CHECKS) on the Analysis tab of the FSAP 9e spreadsheet file MUST show “0” as the calculated amounts.
    4. Review the PROFITABILITY FACTORS and RISK FACTORS ratios in the Analysis tab in rows 23 76 and rows 77 125.
    5. Add a new spreadsheet tab to the file. Name the tab “Independent Ratios” – Source Name.
        1. Locate a reliable source of independently calculated profitability, liquidity, growth, and risk ratios for Your Company for comparison/validation of the ratio measures in the “Analysis” tab.1 Cite the source and download the ratios for the most recent FIVE years for Your Company into the spreadsheet.
        2. Prepare a table to compare the independently sourced ratios to your FASP 9e ratios on the Analysis tab in the FASP 9e spreadsheet file, rows 23 – 76 and rows 77 – 125. That is, check to see if your FSAP 9e ratios agree with the independently sourced ratios located for Your Company.
        3. Investigate and explain any differences between the FSAP 9e ratios on the Analysis tab and the ratios from your independent source. Explain and proof any differences in the formulas used in the two calculations. Correct errors in data input and/or balance classifications, if any, contributing to the differences between the ratios.

    6. After completing 5.C. above, create another new spreadsheet tab titled Ratio Trends.

        1. In this tab prepare a written analysis of the trends in the ratios on the Analysis tab in rows 23 76 and 77 125, over the five-year period.
        2. Your written analysis must include a discussion of the trends for each of the PROFITABILITY FACTORS and RISK FACTORS ratios in the Analysis tab over the five-year period.
        3. In your comments, provide a reason or reasons why these trends have occurred. Cite information in Your Company’s Annual Reports including management’s comments, the schedules and notes therein, and other reliable published information about the company and the industry it operates in to support your comments.

    7. Save the data you entered in your spreadsheet file named as ACG 5153 YC3 LastName FirstName.

    8. Review the Rubric for Assignment Your Company #3 to ensure that your completed assignment meets the grading criteria.

    9. Submit your completed assignment in Canvas in the assignment by due date and time.

    Rubric

    Your Company #3 (1)

    Your Company #3 (1)

    Criteria Ratings Pts

    This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome 1. File Setup and Organization: A. New tabs created and Named Correctly: (Name of Independent Source) Ratios and Ratio Trends tabs are created and named correctly.

    5 pts Exceeds Expectations File is setup with tabs created and named correctly.

    4 pts Meets Expectations File setup is mostly accurate; but has minor errors or omissions in tabs created.

    3 pts Approaching Expectations Several errors in file setup, but demonstrates effort and basic understanding of the task.

    2 pts Approaching Some Expectations Significant errors in file setup.

    1 pts Inadequate File setup is incomplete, or fails to meet basic requirements.

    0 pts No Expectations Met No tabs created.

    5 pts

    This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome B. Data Input and Formatting: Data in new tabs (tabs for ratios from an independent source for the most recent five years AND trend analysis comments), are complete, accurate, well-organized and clearly formatted for readability, including proper alignment, consistent fonts, and column/row labeling.

    5 pts Exceeds Expectations Data and comments in new tabs are well-organized, complete, accurate, and clearly formatted.

    4 pts Meets Expectations Data and comments in new tabs are organized, complete, has minor errors, is formatted.

    3 pts Approaching Expectations Data and comments in new tabs are organized, complete, has several errors, formatted, but demonstrate effort and basic understanding of the task.

    2 pts Approaching Some Expectations Data and comments in new tabs are unorganized, has significant errors, formatted but lacks understanding or coherence.

    1 pts Inadequate Data and comments in new tabs are unorganized, incomplete, poorly formatted, or fails to meet basic requirements.

    0 pts No Expectations Met No data or comments in new tabs.

    5 pts

    This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome 2. Independent Source Ratio Tab: A. Data Comparison: Ratios form an independent source for the most recent five years are downloaded and compared accurately to the FSAP 9e ratios on the Analysis tab (rows 23 76 and 77 125).

    10 pts Exceeds Expectations All ratios from an independent source are downloaded and compared accurately.

    8 pts Meets Expectations Most ratios from an independent source are downloaded and compared, but with minor errors in the comparisons.

    6 pts Approaching Expectations Ratios from independent source are downloaded but with several errors in comparisons; but demonstrates effort and basic understanding of the task.

    4 pts Approaching Some Expectations Ratios from independent source are downloaded with significant errors in comparisons.

    2 pts Inadequate Ratios from independent source are downloaded but assignment is incomplete.

    0 pts No Expectations Met No ratios from an independent source were downloaded and compared.

    10 pts

    This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome B. Accuracy of Comparison: Discrepancies, if any, between ratios from an independent source and FSAP 9e ratios are identified and recorded systematically.

    10 pts Exceeds Expectations All discrepancies between ratios from an independent source and FSAP 9e ratios are accurately identified and investigated.

    8 pts Meets Expectations Most discrepancies between ratios from an independent source and FSAP 9e ratios are accurately identified, but with minor errors.

    6 pts Approaching Expectations Several discrepancies between ratios from an independent source and FSAP 9e ratios are not identified, but demonstrates effort and basic understanding of the task.

    4 pts Approaching Some Expectations Significant errors in the identification of discrepancies between ratios from an independent source and FSAP 9e ratios.

    2 pts Inadequate Identification of discrepancies between ratios from an independent source and FSAP 9e ratios is incomplete, poorly executed, or fails to meet basic requirements.

    0 pts No Expectations Met There is no comparison of ratios from an independent source to FSAP 9e ratios.

    10 pts

    This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome C. Explanations for Differences: Logical and well-researched explanations are provided for any differences identified during the comparison between ratios from an independent source and FSAP 9e ratios, with supporting evidence or reasoning.

    10 pts Exceeds Expectations All explanations of differences are completed accurately and thoroughly.

    8 pts Meets Expectations Most explanations of differences are accurate, but with minor errors.

    6 pts Approaching Expectations Several errors in explanations of differences, but demonstrates effort and basic understanding of the task.

    4 pts Approaching Some Expectations Explanation of differences contain significant errors. Explanations lack coherence.

    2 pts Inadequate Explanations of differences are incomplete, poorly worded, or fail to meet basic requirements.

    0 pts No Expectations Met No explanations of differences provided.

    10 pts

    This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome 3. Ratios Trends Tab: A. Analysis of Profitability Ratios: Trends for all profitability factors ratios in rows 23 76 of the Analysis tab are clearly identified and described over the five-year period. Written analysis includes thoughtful reasoning behind observed trends, supported by logical explanations such as changes in company operations, market conditions, or industry factors.

    20 pts Exceeds Expectations Analysis of trends for all profitability ratios are accurately and thoroughly described with insightful analysis.

    16 pts Meets Expectations Analysis of trends for most profitability ratios are accurate, but with minor errors in the analysis, or in the depth of explanation.

    12 pts Approaching Expectations Analysis of trends for several profitability ratios have errors, but demonstrates effort and basic understanding of the task.

    8 pts Approaching Some Expectations Analysis of trends for profitability ratios have significant errors; analysis lacks depth or coherence.

    4 pts Inadequate Analysis of trends for profitability ratios is incomplete, poorly executed, or fails to meet basic requirements.

    0 pts No Expectations Met No analysis of trends for profitability ratios performed.

    20 pts

    This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome B. Analysis of Risk Ratios: Trends for all risk factors ratios in rows 77-125 of the Analysis tab are clearly identified and described over the five-year period. Written analysis includes logical and evidence-based reasoning for observed trends, supported by relevant business context.

    20 pts Exceeds Expectations Analysis of trends for all risk ratios are accurately and thoroughly described with insightful analysis.

    16 pts Meets Expectations Analysis of trends for most risk ratios are accurate, but minor errors in the analysis, or in the depth of explanation.

    12 pts Approaching Expectations Analysis of trends for several risk ratios have errors, but demonstrates effort and basic understanding of the task.

    8 pts Approaching Some Expectations Analysis of trends for risk ratios have significant errors; analysis lacks depth or coherence.

    4 pts Inadequate Analysis of trends for risk ratios is incomplete, poorly executed, or fails to meet basic requirements.

    0 pts No Expectations Met No analysis of trends for risk ratios performed.

    20 pts

    This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome C. Depth of Comments: Analysis demonstrates critical thinking and connects trends to the broader financial performance and strategic direction of the company.

    10 pts Exceeds Expectations Analysis connects all profitability, liquidity, and risk trends to company performance and strategic direction accurately, thoroughly, and with insightful analysis.

    8 pts Meets Expectations Analysis connects profitability, liquidity, and risk trends to company performance and strategic direction accurately but with minor errors in analysis, or in the depth of explanation.

    6 pts Approaching Expectations Analysis connects profitability, liquidity, and risk trends to company performance and strategic direction but with several errors in the connection but demonstrates effort and basic understanding of the task.

    4 pts Approaching Some Expectations Analysis connects profitability, liquidity, and risk trend to company performance and strategic direction but with significant errors in the connection; lacks depth or coherence.

    2 pts Inadequate Analysis’ connection of profitability, liquidity, and risk trends to company performance and strategic direction is incomplete, poorly executed, or fails to meet basic requirements.

    0 pts No Expectations Met Analysis does not connect profitability, liquidity, and risk trends to company performance or strategic direction.

    10 pts

    This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome 4. Insightful Commentary: Comments and explanations reflect a deep understanding of financial ratios and their implications for the companys profitability, liquidity, and risk.

    10 pts Exceeds Expectations Analysis reflects a deep understanding of financial ratios and their implications regarding the companys current and future performance.

    8 pts Meets Expectations Analysis shows an understanding of financial ratios implication on the companys current and future performance.

    6 pts Approaching Expectations Analysis shows some understanding of financial ratios implication on companys current and future performance.

    4 pts Approaching Some Expectations Analysis shows little understanding of financial ratios implication on companys current and future performance.

    2 pts Inadequate Analysis shows no understanding of financial ratios implication on companys current and future performance.

    0 pts No Expectations Met No analysis was completed.

    10 pts

    Requirements: idk

  • Complexities of Implementing AI Ethics

    1. Summarize each of the three AI ethics approaches discussed in the article, Reflections on Putting AI Ethics into Practice: How Three AI Ethics Approaches Conceptualise Theory and Practice.
    2. Evaluate how each AI ethics approach bridges the gap between theoretical ethical frameworks and practical implementation in real-world AI systems.
    3. Reflect on your own perspective regarding the integration of ethics into AI development based on your analysis of the three approaches.

    In this course, you will have three Critical Thinking Assignments where you will respond to assignment questions to develop an essay. Essays have an introduction (to the topic of the assignment), a body (where you will integrate your responses), and a conclusion (your thoughts on the assignment). Please do not just answer the questions as is. It is best to use APA (7th ed) headings to capture the essence of the questions as a way to make sure you have integrated all of the responses in your essay. Also, make sure you are using an APA (7th ed) paper template as a starting point.

    Your well-written essay should meet the following requirements:

    • Be 4-5 pages in length, which does not include the title page, abstract, or required reference page, which are never a part of the content minimum requirements.
    • Use Saudi Electronic University academic writing standards and APA (7th ed) style guidelines.
    • Support your submission with course material concepts, principles, and theories from the textbook and at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles.
    • Review the grading rubric to see how you will be graded for this assignment.

    Requirements: as requested

  • IEEE journal article writing

    Topological Nanomaterial-Based Quantum Sensors for Submarine Detection
    (Quantum magnetic anomaly detection at nanoscale sensitivity)

    you will be writing article for this journal make sure the paper is legit to get approved, no plagiarism. check grammerly and no ai generated content in the document please do all the required checks to do this work. If you have any kind of questions let me know once go through the link and follow what template they are using. download directly from the link

    Requirements: 100000

  • Algebra Question


    Grade Level: High School (Grades 9-12) or Introductory College
    Time Limit: 90 minutes
    Total Points: 100
    Instructions:

    • Answer all questions to the best of your ability.
    • Show your work for full credit on calculation-based problems.
    • Use a calculator only where permitted (noted in questions).
    • This exam covers topics including basic operations, equations, inequalities, polynomials, quadratics, and functions.
    • Good luck!

    Section 1: Multiple Choice (20 questions, 2 points each, Total: 40 points)

    Choose the best answer for each question.

    1. Simplify: 3x+5x2x.
      a) 6x
      b) 10x
      c) 6x – 2x
      d) 8x
    2. Solve for x: 2x+3=7.
      a) x = 2
      b) x = 4
      c) x = 5
      d) x = 10
    3. What is the degree of the polynomial 4x3+2x2x+5?
      a) 1
      b) 2
      c) 3
      d) 4
    4. Factor: x29.
      a) (x – 3)(x + 3)
      b) (x – 9)(x + 1)
      c) (x^2 – 3)
      d) Cannot be factored
    5. Solve: x2=16.
      a) x = 4 only
      b) x = -4 only
      c) x = 4 or x = -4
      d) x = 16
    6. Which inequality represents “x is greater than or equal to 5”?
      a) x > 5
      b) x 5
      c) x < 5
      d) x 5
    7. Evaluate f(2) if f(x) = 3x + 4.
      a) 6
      b) 10
      c) 14
      d) 8
    8. Simplify: 2x+42.
      a) x + 2
      b) 2x + 2
      c) x + 4
      d) 2x
    9. Solve the system: y=2x+1, y=x+3.
      a) (1, 3)
      b) (2, 5)
      c) (3, 7)
      d) No solution
    10. What is the slope of the line y = 3x – 2?
      a) 3
      b) -2
      c) 1/3
      d) 2
    11. Expand: (x + 2)^2.
      a) x^2 + 4
      b) x^2 + 2x + 4
      c) x^2 + 4x + 4
      d) x^2 + 2x + 2
    12. Solve for x: x3=5.
      a) x = 15
      b) x = 8
      c) x = 2
      d) x = 3
    13. Which of the following is a quadratic equation?
      a) 2x + 3 = 0
      b) x^2 + 4x + 4 = 0
      c) x^3 + 1 = 0
      d) 5x = 10
    14. Factor completely: 2x2+4x.
      a) 2x(x + 2)
      b) 2(x^2 + 2x)
      c) x(2x + 4)
      d) Cannot be factored
    15. If a = 3 and b = 4, what is a^2 + b^2?
      a) 7
      b) 12
      c) 25
      d) 16
    16. Solve: 3(x2)=9.
      a) x = 5
      b) x = 3
      c) x = 6
      d) x = 2
    17. What is the y-intercept of y = 2x + 3?
      a) 2
      b) 3
      c) 0
      d) 1
    18. Simplify: (2x)2.
      a) 2x^2
      b) 4x
      c) 4x^2
      d) 2x
    19. Solve: x24=0.
      a) x = 2
      b) x = -2
      c) x = 2 or x = -2
      d) x = 4
    20. Which function is linear?
      a) y = x^2
      b) y = 2x + 1
      c) y = 1/x
      d) y = x^3

    Section 2: Short Answer (5 questions, 5 points each, Total: 25 points)

    Provide brief answers, showing work where applicable.

    1. Solve for x: $ 4x – 7 = 13 $.
    2. Factor the polynomial: $ x^2 + 5x + 6 $.
    3. Find the roots of the quadratic equation: $ x^2 – 6x + 9 = 0 $.
    4. Simplify the expression: $ 2(x + 3) – 3(x – 1) $.
    5. Determine if the point (2, 5) lies on the line y = 2x + 1. Explain.

    Section 3: Long Answer (3 questions, 10 points each, Total: 30 points)

    Show all work and explain your reasoning.

    1. Solve the system of equations:
      2x+y=5
      xy=1
    2. Graph the inequality: $ y > x + 2 $ on a coordinate plane. Describe the solution region.
    3. A rectangle has a length that is 3 times its width. If the perimeter is 24 units, find the dimensions.

    Section 4: Bonus (5 points)

    1. Prove that the sum of the roots of the quadratic equation ax2+bx+c=0 is ba. (Hint: Use the quadratic formula.)

    Answer Key

    Section 1: Multiple Choice

    1. a) 6x
    2. a) x = 2
    3. c) 3
    4. a) (x – 3)(x + 3)
    5. c) x = 4 or x = -4
    6. b) x 5
    7. b) 10
    8. a) x + 2
    9. b) (2, 5)
    10. a) 3
    11. c) x^2 + 4x + 4
    12. a) x = 15
    13. b) x^2 + 4x + 4 = 0
    14. a) 2x(x + 2)
    15. c) 25
    16. a) x = 5
    17. b) 3
    18. c) 4x^2
    19. c) x = 2 or x = -2
    20. b) y = 2x + 1

    Section 2: Short Answer
    21. x = 5 (Add 7 to both sides: 4x = 20; divide by 4: x = 5)
    22. (x + 2)(x + 3)
    23. x = 3 (double root, since discriminant = 0)
    24. 2x + 6 – 3x + 3 = -x + 9
    25. Yes, because 2(2) + 1 = 5, which matches the y-coordinate.

    Section 3: Long Answer
    26. Add the equations: 3x = 6 x = 2; substitute: y = 5 – 4 = 1. Solution: (2, 1)
    27. Shade above the line y = x + 2 (dashed line since >). Region is the half-plane above the line.
    28. Let width = w, length = 3w. Perimeter: 2(3w + w) = 24 8w = 24 w = 3, length = 9.

    Section 4: Bonus
    29. Roots are $ frac{-b pm sqrt{b^2 – 4ac}}{2a} $. Sum: $ frac{-b + sqrt{…}}{2a} + frac{-b – sqrt{…}}{2a} = -frac{b}{a} $.

    This exam is designed to test a range of algebra skills. If you’d like variations (e.g., more advanced topics, different formats, or solutions with full explanations), let me know!

    Requirements:

  • Interview and Reflexivity in Research project

    PAGE 1: Reflexivity asks you to examine how you your experiences, values, assumptions, and social identities shape every stage of your research project. In occupational therapy, reflexive practice strengthens clinical reasoning and supports more transparent, ethical decision-making in both practice and research. reference this link: For this discussion, you will apply reflexivity directly to your own project. Respond to all of the following: Positionality Briefly describe key aspects of yourself that may influence this project (e.g., student OT, prior clinical or volunteer experiences, personal connection to the population, cultural background, values about independence/participation, etc.). You may not have any experience or personal connection, but it’s important to state that as well. Explain one way these aspects might shape the research question, the methods you chose, or how you interpret participants experiences or data.Links to an external site. Assumptions and Biases Identify at least two assumptions or expectations you currently hold about: the population or setting you are studying, and/or what you think you will find (anticipated results). Discuss how each assumption could influence your data collection (e.g., the questions you ask, how you interact with participants) or data analysis (e.g., what you notice, what you overlook).Links to an external site. Reflexive Strategies: Describe at least two concrete strategies you will use to manage or make visible your influence on the project. Examples might include a reflexive journal, peer debriefing, returning to your positionality statement during analysis, or checking for disconfirming evidence in your data. PAGE 2: Now you will begin to apply the principles of qualitative research data collection by creating a basic interview guide and conducting a mock interview with a peer. 1. Create a qualitative interview guide with 5 questions based on your research question 2. Submit a short statement on how you addressed at least 3 ethical considerations during your interview 3. Practice interviewing a volunteer in a 5 minute mock interview. After submit the following: Describe one moment when the conversation felt stuck. What did you do, and what would you try differently next time? Identify one question that worked well and one that did not. Why? What did you notice about your nonverbal behaviors (eye contact, posture, pacing) and how might these affect an OT client? USE RESEARCH QUESTION ATTACHED BELOW

  • Governors and Public Administration

    Imagine you are the governor of Virginia and your bureaucracy is issuing new laws and regulations without proper authority. How would you rein that in? For this Discussion, imagine that you are the governor of Virginia, you are the chief executive of this state and the entire bureaucracy falls under your authority. Although you did not directly make the decision, one of your departments is issuing rules outside of a laws intent because they have a better understanding of the issue than those who wrote the law. They argue that it still falls within the intent of the law. Voters are not happy because they have felt the harm of these new rules and none of the benefit. The legislators aren’t happy and believe you are outside of your constitutional authority. And all of the blame falls on your shoulders. What do you do? Identify a specific/real state agency. Identify the real stake holders. How can you ease the problems of perception and Constitutional authorities? Remember when youre working through this scenario, this business is about relationships with the voters, the legislators, and the bureaucracy. In your responses, pretend that you are a political advisor to the governor, whose election to the U.S. Senate is coming up in the next year and a half (in Virginia governors only serve one term and then usually seek higher office in the U.S. Senate). What would you tell them?

    Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): Discussion Assignment Instructions.docx

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  • Write an essay to present an argument that either supports o…

    In 2016, American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, making him the first musician to ever receive the award. The award sparked debates about whether a musician qualifies for the award. Educate yourself about both sides of the argument and form your own opinion about the topic. Read the four articles provided to learn more about both sides of the argument.

    Write an essay to present an argument that either supports or opposes the decision to award a singer-songwriter the Nobel Prize in Literature. Your argument should include a clear claim, logical reasons, and evidence that is relevant and sufficient.

    Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): Copy of Argumentative Essay about the Nobel Prize in Literature.pdf

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  • Gun control laws

    I need 2 pages in mla format. describing gun control laws in Texas and comparing them with New Yorks. this needs to go to the state county and city level. i will send you slides with the Information you need and rubric. i need atleast 5 reliable sources. I already have the slides and the summary done. i have attached those.

  • Research Design Proposal

    Purpose of the Assignment

    A strong research project is defined not by an interesting topic, but by a clear alignment between the research problem, research question, method, and evidence.

    This proposal asks you to demonstrate that alignment and to justify your methodological choices using the principles outlined in The Craft of Research.

    Proposal Requirements

    • 57 pages (not including references)
    • Double-spaced, 12-point font
    • Chicago Manual of Style (author-date or notes-bibliography)
    • Clear section headings
    • Scholarly tone and graduate-level rigor

    Required Sections

    Theoretical Framework

    1. Identify relevant theories or conceptual lenses drawn from course readings or related scholarship.

    Methodological Design

    1. Describe and justify your chosen method (e.g., rhetorical analysis, interviews, content analysis, archival research, survey, etc.).

    Data & Evidence

    1. Specify what kinds of data will be collected and what forms of evidence the method will produce.

    Feasibility & Ethics

    1. Address access, scope, timeline, and any ethical or IRB-related considerations.

    Sources & Citation Expectations

    • Minimum of 68 scholarly sources
    • Peer-reviewed journal articles and academic books
    • Course readings should be integrated where relevant
    • All sources must be cited accurately in Chicago style

    here is my research question and how far i got working on my research paper. my draft:

    Research Problem & Question

    While prior research has explored challenges faced by Black professionals in the workplace, mental health in high-pressure careers, financial stress in early careers, and entry-level career instability and workplace culture, these areas have largely been studied in isolation rather than as interconnected forces shaping professional well-being. As a result, we do not yet fully understand how these overlapping pressures operate simultaneously within specific industries. Research has not specifically examined how industry readiness expectations and early-career pressure in entertainment public relations combine with financial strain to affect the mental health of African American early-career publicists.

    In particular, studies on public relations stress rarely focus on entertainment PR, a sector characterized by unstable income, long hours, celebrity-driven pressure, and image- and access-based workplace politics. These industry characteristics create a uniquely demanding environment in which professional survival often depends on social visibility, constant availability, and reputational management. Research on early-career stress also tends to overlook the expectation to be industry ready immediately, the prevalence of unpaid or underpaid assistant roles, and the financial burden of networking costs such as clothing, events, travel, and personal branding. These expectations can produce financial strain that stems not only from low wages, but also from the hidden costs of maintaining professional legitimacy and access.

    Additionally, inquiries into workplace stress among Black professionals frequently center on corporate settings such as technology, academia, or healthcare, rather than creative industries like entertainment publicity. Consequently, we know relatively little about how racialized workplace dynamics unfold in image-driven fields where access, relationships, and perception are central to career mobility. No current research brings these factors together to examine how professional culture, economic pressure, and racialized workplace experiences intersect within entertainment public relations.

    Addressing this gap can help explain how these intersecting forces shape mental health outcomes for African American early-career publicists, a group working behind the scenes in highly visible cultural spaces while often lacking financial security and institutional support. This study therefore asks: How do readiness expectations and early-career pressures in entertainment public relations affect financial stress and mental health among future or current African American publicists with limited professional experience?

    Purpose & Rationale

    This research matters to me because Ive felt firsthand that even after graduating from undergrad, I wasnt as prepared as others already in the field, and Ive seen how these readiness expectations create real pressures for early-career African American publicists. Personally, I want to understand how these pressures contribute to financial stress and affect mental health, since these challenges are so common but often overlooked. Academically, studying this topic lets me connect my experiences with research on career development and wellness. Professionally, the insights can help inform strategies to better support emerging publicists navigating the demands of the entertainment industry.

    Intellectual importance (The Gap)

    Public relations scholarship has traditionally emphasized campaign outcomes, messaging strategies, and organizational effectiveness. While this body of work provides insight into how communication functions at the institutional level, it often overlooks the lived experiences of the professionals responsible for executing these strategies. In particular, limited research examines the emotional labor, economic instability, and workplace pressures faced by entertainment publicists. By shifting attention from campaigns to practitioners, this study addresses an underexplored dimension of public relations research.

    Social/Cultural importance (Why This Matter Beyond Academia)

    Beyond its academic relevance, this topic carries important social and cultural implications. African American professionals in the entertainment industry often work within spaces where they are underrepresented and subject to heightened visibility and performance expectations. These dynamics can intensify emotional labor and workplace stress. At the same time, financial instability and inconsistent career pathways in entertainment public relations may further strain long-term well-being. Examining these intersecting pressures helps illuminate how race, labor, and mental health shape professional sustainability in high-profile industries.

    Professional importance (Why the Industry Should Care)

    Professionally, the study addresses the entertainment industrys normalization of hustle culture, where long hours, emotional availability, and constant responsiveness are often expected without corresponding structural support. By documenting how these norms affect practitioners particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds this research can inform more sustainable workplace practices. Insights from this study may support improved mentorship structures, mental health awareness, and organizational policies that promote career longevity rather than burnout.

    Together, these intellectual, social, and professional considerations demonstrate the need for research that centers the lived experiences of entertainment publicists, positioning practitioner well-being as a critical but overlooked dimension of public relations scholarship.

    A qualitative approach is appropriate for this study because it prioritizes the lived experiences of practitioners while also examining the cultural meanings that shape those experiences. In-depth interviews allow participants to describe emotional strain, financial uncertainty, and professional identity in their own words. In addition, a semiotic analysis of industry language, media portrayals, and professional norms helps reveal how ideas such as hustle, constant availability, and passion are normalized within entertainment public relations. Combining these methods makes it possible to understand not only what practitioners experience, but also how industry narratives and symbols contribute to those pressures.

  • To guide you with your response to the prompt for this discu…

    • If you were to select any three active-learning techniques in your classroom, which ones would they be. Why? Justify with relevant examples.
    • Discuss, in your own words, the benefits of using active learning techniques in a secondary classroom.

    readings:

    1. Cambridge Assessment International Education. (n.d.).

    • This resource provides the theory behind active learning and the benefits as well as misconceptions surrounding active learning.

    2. Center for Teaching Innovation. (n.d.). Cornell University.

    • This webpage breaks down active learning into benefits, challenges, and how to get started using active-learning strategies.

    3. Conklin, W., & Stix, A. (2014). Active learning across the content areas. Shell Educational Publishing.

    • To access this resource, visit in the UoPeople library. Click on Education and eBook Central. Enter the complete name of the book in the search bar.
    • Read the online book – Chapter 1 (p.7- pp.36)
    • This resource provides strategies for teacher-coaches to use in a classroom that utilizes active learning.

    Optional Readings/Videos:

    1. Center for Teaching & Learning. (n.d.).

    • This webpage offers an introduction to active learning and ideas for implementation.

    2. Med School Insiders. (2022, November 19). 5 Reasons youre doing active learning wrong [Video]. YouTube.

    • This video will help you educate your students on how they can use active learning as they study.

    3. TEDx Talks. (2018, July 16). Physically active learning improving performance [Video]. YouTube.

    • This video describes active learning from the perspective of physical movement.