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  • AI analysis comparison

    AI and the Hofstede Cultural Dimensions Challenge

    The article “Gemini vs ChatGPT: Which AI Wins the Cultural Understanding Challenge?” used Hofstede’s 6-D Model of National Culture to test the cultural competence of both platforms. The authors found that while Gemini showed slight advantages in Nuance and Depth, both models largely failed to accurately reflect complex cultural traits, often relying on stereotypes.

    Your Task:

    1. Select a Hofstede Dimension and a National Identity: Choose one of Hofstede’s six dimensions (e.g., Power Distance, Individualism vs. Collectivism, Uncertainty Avoidance, etc.) and select a country or region known to score highly or lowly on that specific dimension (e.g., Japan for high Uncertainty Avoidance; Denmark for low Power Distance NOTE: Please use your research skills to develop different specific countries/dimensions for your analysis).
    2. Formulate a Scenario-Based Query: Create a question or scenario that requires the AI to produce a response explicitly aligned with the cultural dynamics of your chosen country/dimension (e.g., Draft an introductory email to a new business partner in a highly collectivist culture, making sure to show appropriate respect for group harmony. or Explain how to lead a brainstorm session effectively in a culture with low Power Distance. Again, please develop your own and do not leverage my examples).
    3. Input and Compare: Pose your chosen query to both a Gemini-powered platform and a ChatGPT-powered platform (e.g., ChatGPT-4o, if available).

    In your reflection, address the following points:

    • Analysis of the AI Response vs. Hofstede’s Dimension: Based on the AI-generated responses, analyze how accurately each platform incorporated your chosen Hofstede dimension. Did the AI’s response successfully translate the dimension (e.g., demonstrating formality for high Power Distance) or did it ignore the nuance?
    • Comparative Performance: Which platform (Gemini or ChatGPT) demonstrated greater Nuance (offering deeper, culture-specific explanations) and which was more Accurate (aligning the response directly with the documented characteristics of the dimension and country)?
    • Implications for Global Communication: Given your findings, discuss the risk of using these AI tools to generate communication in a professional, cross-cultural setting. If the AIs rely on stereotypes or fail to accurately model a culture’s core dimensions, what are the potential negative consequences for global business, diplomacy, or academic collaboration?

    Write a 1-2 page reflection (Format using the APA style – 12 pt. Times New Roman/double-spaced) responding to the prompts. Upload your submission to this exercise with either a Word document or a PDF. Use each prompt as a header to organize your work. Use at least two credible references (textbooks, scholarly journal articles, or credible industry publications) to help support your responses. In-text citations and the references page should be formatted using the APA 7th ed. style.

    Individual Reflection Rubric

    Criteria4 – Excellent3 – Proficient2 – Developing1 – UnacceptableSetup & Replication (20%)Clear identification of Hofstede dimension and country. Scenario is complex and directly relevant to the dimension chosen. Full, unedited AI outputs are included.Identifies dimension and country. Scenario is relevant but somewhat simple. AI outputs are included.Dimension or country is vague. Scenario is weakly connected to the dimension. One AI output may be missing or incomplete.Fails to identify a dimension, country, or scenario. Outputs are not included.Hofstede Analysis (30%)Detailed and accurate explanation of the chosen Hofstede dimension and its expected manifestation in the selected culture. Clearly links the expected outcome to the scenario.Accurate explanation of the chosen dimension and its cultural manifestation. Link to the scenario is evident.General or slightly inaccurate description of the dimension. Weakly links the dimension to the cultural scenario.Misunderstands the chosen Hofstede dimension or fails to describe it.Comparative Analysis (30%)Sophisticated comparison of Gemini vs. ChatGPT, explicitly assessing Nuance and Accuracy. Strong, specific textual evidence from both AI outputs supports all claims regarding performance.Clear comparison of the two AIs. Claims about Nuance/Accuracy are supported by relevant, though general, evidence from the outputs.Comparison is superficial or one-sided. Evidence from the AI outputs is minimal or irrelevant to the claims made.No comparison is made, or the analysis is solely descriptive without critical assessment.Implications & Reflection (20%)Thoughtful and critical discussion of the ethical and practical risks of using AI for cross-cultural communication, extending beyond simple observations.Adequate discussion of the ethical and practical risks. Implications are clear and relevant to the findings.Discussion of implications is brief or generic. Fails to directly connect the reflection to the findings of the experiment.Fails to reflect on the implications for global communication or ethics.

  • MRKG HOMEWORK

    Pizza Puzzle Case Study

    Download and read the Pizza Puzzle case study below. Apply the concepts from the chapter and the Supplemental Resource Lecture materials to this Marketing Ethics Case Study in a 2-3 page essay.

    Assignment Question Prompts:

    • Write a brief summary of the case study (1-2 paragraphs)
    • What Are the Relevant Facts?
    • What Are the Ethical Issues?
    • Who Are the Primary Stakeholders? (People who are mainly affected)
    • What Are the Possible Alternatives? (List at least three (3) alternatives).
    • What Are the Ethical implications of each of the Alternatives?
    • What Are the Practical Constraints?
    • Recommend an alternative or combination of alternatives from the ones you listed.
    • Explain how the discussion of the AMA Code of Ethics and the right of free consent has affected their identification and analysis of alternatives.

    Make sure to use proper grammar, punctuation, spelling, paragraphs and complete sentences in this case study write up. Upload your completed WORD document before Midnight on Sunday.

    Requirements: as it supposed to be

  • Discussion Thread: Use of Force

    Discussion Thread: Use of Force

    On November 11, 2009, Ozark Arkansas police officer Dustin Bradshaw was dispatched to a domestic disturbance between a mother and her 10-year-old daughter. When he arrived, the girl was curled up on the floor screaming and kicking. Her mother told the officer the crisis began when the girl refused to take a shower. Officer Bradshaw attempted to take the young girl into custody, but she continued to violently kick at him. It was then that the girl’s mother gave officer Bradshaw permission to use a Conducted Electrical Weapon (TASER, for purposes of this discussion) in an effort to gain control of the girl. According to his report he delivered a very brief stun to her back. It was enough to disable her, and after placing handcuffs on the child, officer Bradshaw carried the 65-pound girl to his squad car. His actions were later determined to be in compliance with department policy, and ultimately, he received a short suspension with pay only for not engaging his video camera during the incident.

    A growing number of children in America are finding themselves on the receiving end of a police officer’s TASER. A 14-year-old in Chicago went into cardiac arrest after being Tased in 2005. In that same year a 6-year-old Florida boy threatening to cut himself with a piece of glass was Tased by police, as well as a 12-year-old girl guilty only of skipping school. And in 2010 two federal lawsuits were filed in Illinois, each seeking $10 million, after a Kankakee police officer Tased two 12-year-olds in their school classroom just to demonstrate how the weapon works. These are just a few of the many reported incidents.

    The idea of using such a weapon on a child continues to be hotly debated. Most police departments allow for its use with children in certain situations, and the makers of the Taser gun argue that it is a safe and effective weapon for gaining control of an unmanageable person, even a child. They argue that although it is painful and disabling, it has no lasting effects, and its use may even prevent the child from harming themselves much more seriously by continuing to struggle.

    Discussion Questions (select one of the following questions and draft a response):

    1. Should there be limits placed on the types of weapons a police officer may use against a child?
    2. Is there an even greater risk of harm or civil liability related to a police officer physically subduing a child with their hands?
    3. Should a childs parents grant or rescind permission to police for Taser use on their uncontrollable child?

    For each thread, students must support their assertions with at least 3 scholarly citations

    in APA format. Each reply must incorporate at least 1 scholarly citation in APA format. Any

    sources cited must have been published within the last five years. Acceptable sources include the

    textbook, the Bible, and peer reviewed journals published within the past five years. Reflects a thorough understanding of Christian Worldview using at least 1 Holy Bible reference. Uses at least 3 references that are relevant and current (5 years)

  • Week 1

    1. Part 1 Discussion Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum,
    • Review Chapters 1, 2, and 3 in the MindTap ebook Essentials of Modern Business Statistics With Microsoft Excel by selecting Getting Ready Read the eBook for each chapter in MindTap.
    • Review the
    • video.
    • Ensure you have completed the learning activity.

    For your initial post, refer to the managerial report you prepared for the Descriptive Statistics Case Problem: Business Schools of AsiaPacific learning activity and discuss the following:

    • What new insights do these descriptive statistics provide concerning Asia-Pacific business schools?
    • What are the differences between the following:
    • local and foreign tuition costs
    • mean starting salaries for schools requiring and not requiring work experience
    • starting salaries for schools requiring and not requiring English tests
    • Part 2- Review Chapter 1: Identifying and Defining Problems of the course textbook One Step at a Time: A Roadmap for Problem Solving & Making a Difference.
    • Review .
    • Read
    • .
    • Select a problem you have personally seen or experienced in your community or workplace.

    In this discussion forum, you will answer a series of questions to help you identify a problem you have personally seen or experienced in your community or workplace. Consider the problem carefully as you will be focused on this problem throughout the course.

    In your discussion post,

    • Briefly describe the problem you have personally seen or experienced in your community or workplace.
    • Answer the following questions, following the 5WH1 method:
    • What are the details of the problem?
    • Who is impacted by the problem?
    • When did this problem begin, and when could it reasonably be resolved?
    • Where is this problem taking place?
    • Why is this problem important?
    • How could you potentially or partially address or resolve this problem?

    NOTE: Carefully choose the problem you wish to address. Avoid selecting a problem that could potentially risk defaming individuals, groups, or companies, or a problem that could possibly lead to negative repercussions on you, either personally or professionally. Focus on problems that bring stakeholders together in a productive way to explore solutions that will make a positive difference.

  • literature search and summary

    AI Not Permitted

    There are several parts to this assignment:1) a literature search to learn how to use search strategies with two databases about a specific nursing topic, 2) locate two primary research studies, and 3) for each of the studies you found, summarize in your own words each of the research elements that are listed as column headings in the assigned table.

    Literature Search

    Conduct a search for articles in both of these Databases: PubMed and Scopus.

    1. Use the Clinical Scenario to develop a search strategy that reflects the use of at least 3 search terms that are synonyms for the nursing intervention, and at least 3 search terms that are synonyms for the outcome impacted by the nursing intervention. Use the database limiters and specific population search terms to narrow your search to your specific population and the type of research design. Read the most promising articles to find the comparison interventions and possible timeframe being used in these studies.
    2. You can post potential search terms on the discussion board to get feedback and suggestions for more words/terms from classmates. You should have many (at least 3) search terms for the intervention that mean the same thing. You should have many (at least 3) search terms just for the measurable health outcome that mean the same thing..
    3. To begin your search of the literature start with PubMed. After you complete the search in PubMed, repeat your search with the same search terms in Scopus.
    4. Use a stepwise approach, ie. use one search term at a time and see how many articles you retrieve. First enter one of the many terms for the nursing intervention as a single search, then search on the next search term (a synonym for your first search term) for the intervention . Next enter one of the many terms for the measurable outcome as a single search, then search on the next search term (a synonym for your first search term) for the outcome). Next cross two or more of intervention searches with two or more of outcome searches by using the word AND to create the intersection of the terms. If you search in PubMed a search history is created that you can use to meet one of the grading rubric criteria by uploading the PubMed Search history to the assignment showing that you used a stepwise approach. A stepwise approach will let you see how many articles are retrieved after each step. If you get too few articles with one search term, revise your search term or compare different words with similar meaning]
    5. Create a document Plan and Record for Searching the Literature (PRSL) (see p. 159; Table 7-2) in Gray & Grove, 2021). (Note you can see all the information you need in PubMed Advanced Search/Search History).
    6. Fill out the PRSL document to plan and record your search of the assigned databases. You will submit this completed document for this Assignment.
    7. Upload the PubMed Search History as an electronic record of your search.

    Literature Summary

    1. Select two peer reviewed primary research articles located during your literature search to display on a Literature Summary Table. The selected articles should NOT be the same as the articles selected by your research partner. The headings of each column are the research elements of a quantitative research study that uses one of several research designs: a randomized controlled trial, a quasi-experimental design, or a cohort design. Your readings will help you understand what information from each study should be placed under each column heading.
    2. Complete the Literature Summary Table (Literature Summary Table, p. 165, Table 7-4 in Gray & Grove, 2021) by paraphrasing the basic elements of a research report for each of the articles you selected. [Note: a side feature is that you are going to make a table in MSWord]
    3. Use APA format (Title page, APA in text citation, Reference list).

    Submission of the Assignment

    1. Submit to the Assignment tab for Literature Search and Summary
    2. Create one MS Word document with two tables 1) PSLR and 2) Literature Summary Table
    3. Upload pdfs of both articles on your literature summary table.
    4. Upload an electronic record of your library search from your PubMed search history.

    Requirements:

  • Home depot

    Case 3: Home Depot

    Bernard Marcus and Arthur Blank founded Home Depot after losing their jobs in the home improvement industry in 1978. Home Depot focused on the needs of the DIY market, specializing in building materials and lawn and garden equipment. Three stores were launched in the Atlanta area in 1979, and four stores in South Florida were added in 1981. The firm posted sales of $50 million that year and went public. By 1983, Home Depot had opened stores in Louisiana and Arizona with total sales exceeding $250 million.

    Home Depot expanded into California in 1985 and by the following year had amassed a total of 60 stores and sales of $1 billion. Home Depot continued to grow and entered the northeastern United States and Canada in subsequent years, reaching 500 stores by 1997. Home Depot added a direct-mail interest by acquiring mail-order firm National Blind & Wallpaper Factory and direct-marketer Maintenance Warehouse.

    Home Depot launched Villagers Hardware stores in New Jersey in 1999, a 40,000-square-foot outlet designed to compete with traditional hardware stores. The firm also began to add large appliances to many of its stores. In 2000, Marcus and Blank became cochairmen, and former General Electric (GE) executive Robert Nardelli was named president and CEO.

    Aggressive expansion continued in 2001 when Home Depot added another 200 stores and acquired Total Home, a small home improvement chain in Mexico. Marcus and Blank stepped down as cochairmen, and Nardelli assumed the role in addition to his CEO responsibilities.

    Having abandoned its Villagers Hardware concept in the previous year, Home Depot opened its first small storeabout 60,000-square-feetin New York City in 2002. The firm continued its expansion into Mexico, acquiring Del Norte, a small chain in Juarez. Home Depot operates over 100 stores in Canada and has opened a business development office in China.

    Competitive pressure by Lowes has caused Home Depot to aggressively upgrade its old stores while continuing its growth efforts, and contributed to CEO Robert Nardelli ouster in 2007. Nardelli was replaced by Frank Blake. Sales peaked in 2008 amidst the housing crisis and began to rise again in 2011.

    Today, Home Depot is the worlds largest home improvement chain and second-largest retailer after Wal-Mart, operating approximately 2,250 stores throughout the Americas. Home Depot continues to focus on the DIY customer, with more than 40,000 products stocked in a 130,000-square-foot facility.

    Case Challenges

    1. Is it necessary for Home Depot to emphasize both the DIY and contractor segments of the market to build and maintain economies of scale? Is one segment tied more closely to the general state of the economy than the other? Explain.
    2. Has competitive pressure from Lowes caused Home Depot to modify its business strategy? If so, how?
    3. Do international opportunities exist for Home Depot beyond North America?

    Internet Sites of Interest

    Corporate website:

    Website of a key competitor, TruValue:

    Website of a key competitor, Lowes:

    National Retail Federation:

    Retailing Today:

  • Forensic psychology

    For your Final Project, you will select three case studies from the Final Project Case Studies document located in this weeks Learning Resources. Each case study exemplifies a different type of offender (e.g., juvenile offender, sex offender, violent offender, family violence offender, white-collar criminal). For each case, you will take on the role of a forensic psychology professional who has been asked to conduct a case analysis of criminal behavior for a trial defense team. You have been asked to focus on the type of crime, relevant criminological theory, the offenders behavior, and factors that may have led to the behavior. Your case analysis will leverage the defense in court. For each of the three cases you selected, complete the following: Describe key aspects of the case. Evaluate whether developmental risk factors and correlates of criminal behavior influence criminal behavior. Explain your rationale. (Apply learning from the Week 2 Assignment.) Evaluate if the crime(s) presented should be categorized as expressive or instrumental. Explain your rationale. (Apply learning from the Week 3 Discussion.) Evaluate whether the offender is a criminal. Explain your rationale. Apply a specific theoretical approach to the criminal behaviors displayed. (Apply learning from the Week 4 Assignment.) Note: While assessment is an important part of the work that forensic psychology professionals complete, be aware that you will not be conducting forensic assessments of the offenders in the case studies you select for the Final Project. Present your Final Project in one of the following ways: Option 1: Written Paper Write a 10- to 12-page paper (not including references, title page, or abstract). Your paper must include a minimum of 10 scholarly references (not including Learning Resources from the course). User-created websites, such as Wikipedia, will not be accepted as scholarly sources. Your paper must be in Word, double spaced, and APA formatted. Use the APA 7 Course Paper TemplateLinks to an external site. to complete your paper. Key Aspects of the Case* *Applies to all 3 cases. 20 to >17.0 pts EXCELLENT This section clearly, accurately, and with specific detail provides the key aspects of the case. 17 to >15.0 pts GOOD This section satisfactorily provides the key aspects of the case. 15 to >13.0 pts FAIR This section vaguely and/or with some inaccuracy provides the key aspects of the case. 13 to >0 pts POOR This section is missing information or contains inaccuracies. It does not adequately provide the key aspects of the case. 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDevelopmental Risk Factors and Correlates* *Applies to all 3 cases. 40 to >35.0 pts EXCELLENT This section clearly, accurately, and with specific detail evaluates whether developmental risk factors and correlates of criminal behavior influence criminal behavior and provides a clear and accurate rationale. 35 to >31.0 pts GOOD This section satisfactorily evaluates whether developmental risk factors and correlates of criminal behavior influence criminal behavior and provides a somewhat accurate rationale. 31 to >27.0 pts FAIR This section vaguely and/or with some inaccuracy evaluates whether developmental risk factors and correlates of criminal behavior influence criminal behavior, and the rationale is vague or inaccurate. 27 to >0 pts POOR This section is missing information or contains inaccuracies. It does not adequately evaluate whether developmental risk factors and correlates of criminal behavior influence criminal behavior. No rationale is provided. 40 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExpressive or Instrumental Crime* *Applies to all 3 cases. 40 to >35.0 pts EXCELLENT This section clearly, accurately, and with specific detail evaluates if the crime(s) presented should be categorized as expressive or instrumental and provides a clear and accurate rationale. 35 to >31.0 pts GOOD This section satisfactorily evaluates if the crime(s) presented should be categorized as expressive or instrumental and provides a somewhat accurate rationale. 31 to >27.0 pts FAIR This section vaguely and/or with some inaccuracy evaluates if the crime(s) presented should be categorized as expressive or instrumental, and the rationale is vague or inaccurate. 27 to >0 pts POOR This section is missing information or contains inaccuracies. It does not adequately evaluate if the crime(s) presented should be categorized as expressive or instrumental. No rationale is provided. 40 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIs the Offender a Criminal?* *Applies to all 3 cases. 40 to >35.0 pts EXCELLENT This section clearly, accurately, and with specific detail evaluates whether the offender is a criminal and provides a clear and accurate rationale. 35 to >31.0 pts GOOD This section satisfactorily evaluates whether developmental risk factors and correlates of criminal behavior influence criminal behavior and provides a somewhat accurate rationale. 31 to >27.0 pts FAIR This section vaguely and/or with some inaccuracy evaluates whether developmental risk factors and correlates of criminal behavior influence criminal behavior, and the rationale is vague or inaccurate. 27 to >0 pts POOR This section is missing information or contains inaccuracies. It does not adequately evaluate whether developmental risk factors and correlates of criminal behavior influence criminal behavior. No rationale is provided. 40 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTheoretical Approach to the Criminal Behavior* *Applies to all 3 cases. 40 to >35.0 pts EXCELLENT This section clearly, accurately, and with specific detail applies a specific theoretical approach to the criminal behaviors displayed. 35 to >31.0 pts GOOD This section satisfactorily applies a specific theoretical approach to the criminal behaviors displayed. 31 to >27.0 pts FAIR This section vaguely and/or with some inaccuracy applies a specific theoretical approach to the criminal behaviors displayed. 27 to >0 pts POOR This section is missing information or contains inaccuracies. It does not adequately apply a specific theoretical approach to the criminal behaviors displayed. 40 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and FormattingParagraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focusedneither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction are provided that delineate all required criteria. —OR— For Professional Presentation: Professional Presentation: Clarity, Flow, Organization, Context, Audience, Purpose, and Tone 50 to >44.0 pts EXCELLENT Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity. —OR— Presentation content is clear and logical and very well organized. Presentation content is clear and demonstrates awareness of context, audience, and purpose. The assigned content and number of required slides is carefully followed. Tone is highly professional, scholarly, and free from bias. Style is appropriate for a professional presentation. 44 to >39.0 pts GOOD Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time. —OR— Presentation content is clear, logical, and/or organized but could benefit from minor editing/revision. Presentation content demonstrates a good amount of awareness of context, audience, and purpose. The assigned content and number of required slides is followed but with a few inconsistencies. Tone is professional, scholarly, and free from bias. Style is appropriate for a professional presentation; however, it could benefit from minor editing/revision. 39 to >34.0 pts FAIR Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%79% of the time. —OR— Presentation content is somewhat clear, logical, and/or organized but could benefit from significant editing/revision. Presentation content demonstrates some awareness of context, audience, and purpose but could benefit from editing/revision or an aspect of the content requirements is missing. The assigned content and number of required slides is followed but with several inconsistencies. Tone is adequately professional, scholarly, and free from bias. Style is somewhat consistent with a professional presentation; however, it could benefit from some editing/revision. 34 to >0 pts POOR Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity <60% of the time. —OR— Key sections of presentation content lack clarity, logical flow, and/or organization. Presentation content minimally or does not demonstrate awareness of context, audience, and purpose. More than one content requirement is missing. The assigned content and number of required slides is not followed. Writing is not reflective of professional/scholarly tone and/or is not free from bias. Style is inconsistent with that of a professional presentation. 50 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and FormattingEnglish writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation are used. —OR— Professional Presentation: Originality and Accuracy Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation are used. 30 to >26.0 pts EXCELLENT Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors. —OR— Presentation content clearly reflects original thought and writing. Content is in depth and accurate. Title slide is provided. The assigned number of peer-reviewed articles, or more, are well synthesized into the content and presented as citations. 26 to >23.0 pts GOOD Contains a few grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. —OR— Presentation content reflects original thought and writing. Content is accurate. Title slide is provided. The assigned number of peer-reviewed articles are synthesized into the content and presented as citations. 23 to >20.0 pts FAIR Contains several grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. —OR— Presentation content somewhat reflects original thought and writing. Content is somewhat accurate but includes some errors. Title slide is provided but may not be complete. Less than the assigned number of peer-reviewed articles are synthesized into the content or presented as citations. 20 to >0 pts POOR Contains many grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the readers understanding. —OR— Presentation content does not reflect original thought and writing. Content is inaccurate. Title slide is inaccurate or missing. Few or no peer-reviewed articles are synthesized into the content or presented as citations. 30 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and FormattingAPA format: The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, running heads, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list. —OR— For Professional Presentation: Professional Presentation: Written Summary 40 to >35.0 pts EXCELLENT Uses correct APA format with no errors. The assigned number of peer-reviewed articles, or more, are well synthesized into the content and presented as citations. —OR— Written summary clearly reflects original thought and writing. Content is in depth and accurate. The assigned number of peer-reviewed articles, or more, are well synthesized into the content and presented as citations. 35 to >31.0 pts GOOD Contains a few APA format errors. The assigned number of peer-reviewed articles are synthesized into the content and presented as citations. —OR— Written summary reflects original thought and writing. Content is accurate. The assigned number of peer-reviewed articles are synthesized into the content and presented as citations. 31 to >27.0 pts FAIR Contains several APA format errors. Less than the assigned number of peer-reviewed articles are synthesized into the content or presented as citations. —OR— Written summary somewhat reflects original thought and writing. Content is somewhat accurate but includes some errors. Less than the assigned number of peer-reviewed articles are synthesized into the content or presented as citations. 27 to >0 pts POOR Contains many APA format errors. Few or no peer-reviewed articles are synthesized into the content or presented as citations. —OR— Written summary does not reflect original thought and writing. Content is inaccurate. Few or no peer-reviewed articles are synthesized into the content or presented as citations. 40 pts Total Points: 300

    Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): FPSY 6135-8135_Final Project Case Studies.pdf, FPSY 6135-8135 Final Project Overview.pdf

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  • Writing Question

    Topic: The Impact of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) on Modern Land Surveying

    The Library Assignment is a research project on a topic covered in this course. There must be at least two resources other than the course text. The paper is to be between 2-3 pages, typed, double-spaced, sources cited, and contain a reference page (per APA format). Visuals may be included, but will not be included as part of the minimum page length.

    Requirements: 1000

  • Learning Reflection

    It is time to think about what you have learned in this module and reflect on how it fits with your professional experiences and prior knowledge. In this Evolve activity, you will simply assess how what you have learned this week compares to what you knew previously and how it might benefit you in your academic and career aspirations. Please answer the following:

    • How do you think issues of inequality are managed in your community or job?
    • Based on the research presented to you in this module, what might be one of our greater obstacles in overcoming inequality in the coming years?

    Assignment Instructions:

    Your Evolve post should be approximately 150 words in length and should substantively integrate the assigned content of the module and draw on what you have learned by going through the course materials.

  • Journal Article Review: Crisis and the Use of Force Assignme…

    JOURNAL ARTICLE REVIEW: CRISIS AND THE USE OF FORCE ASSIGNMENT

    INSTRUCTIONS

    OVERVIEW

    Police use of force has always been subjected to scrutiny. Since the infamous video of the police

    beating of Rodney King in 1991, police use of force has attracted a great deal of attention from

    the media as well as a number of social justice advocacy groups. While law enforcement

    academies include substantial use of force training, officers still must make split second

    decisions, often in poor light or under great duress. In more recent years, practically every cell

    phone is equipped with a camera, video recording is present in many public places, and police

    vehicles and individual officers are equipped with cameras that capture all or parts of an

    encounter. Police officers have more than 45 million interactions with citizens in any given year;

    studies have shown that force is used in less than two percent of those encounters. Despite this

    reality, uses of force will always be heavily scrutinized, particularly considering recent highly

    publicized and racially charged events. You must be able to address police use of force from a

    multifaceted approach, considering the totality of circumstances that led to its use. What defines

    you as a graduate student is the ability to consume and understand the peer reviewed empirical

    research in their particular area of interest. A regular review of such literature refines your acuity

    and challenges their assumptions on a daily basis. It is for this reason then that you, at Liberty

    University Online, become discriminant and well versed in the understanding of how objective

    methodologies pave the way to more informed policymaking. The following assignment

    challenges you to move beyond anecdote and learn more about how other scholars succeed at

    failing to disprove their theories.

    INSTRUCTIONS

    For this assignment, you will select a peer reviewed journal article from one of the databases

    located in the Universitys online library. The article will relate in some way to the reading

    material (use of force) you have reviewed for this particular module. After you read the article,

    you should download the Journal Article Review Template. You will then complete a Journal

    Article Review for the article you read. You are not reviewing the article in the sense that you

    are assessing it, but rather you are reviewing it so you can provide analysis and relate to your

    reader the main point and how they relate to the area of crisis intervention. The assignment is not

    to be too much shorter or longer than the example in the template. Ensure that you focus on the

    critical thinking piece of discussing the implications the article has on criminal justice as this is

    the most important aspect of this process. How does the articles content relate to the field of law

    enforcement? How does it influence policy and practice? This can be accomplished in the

    comments, recommendations, and conclusion sections of the assignment. Use an APA citation

    for the article you choose; you may provide additional reference support if you choose to, but it

    is not required.

    Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

    Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): Journal Article Review Grading Rubric.pdf

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