1. History 355 Essay #2

Title: Why We Cant Wait, The Fire Next Time & other readings

Prompt: Answer either Question 1 (a & b) (5 pages total) .

Question 1 (answer both parts):
1a. Compare and contrast Martin Luther Kings Letter from a Birmingham Jail with James Baldwins letter to his nephew, My Dungeon Shook, in terms of the intended audience, assessments of the problem of white supremacy, and methods suggested for needed changes.

1b. How and why does Dr. King insist that non-violent direct action is one of the strategies that Blacks and their allies should use? Compare his discussion of Black peoples interest in the Nation of Islam and other movements with Baldwins insights on religion in his second essay, and your textbooks interpretation of the Black Muslim movement.

2. 26 March Reading Response

Instructions:

• 3/26: Watch a documentary I Am Not Your Negro via Kanopy or MLK/FBI via USC Library.
• 3/27: 2nd Short Paper Due (focused on King and Baldwin) prompt available on Brightspace.

Due: March 25, 2026 8:00 PM

*****South American Palm Weevil (Rhynchophorus palmarum)****** DO THIS INVASIVE SPECIES

Science Communication Activity

Core Concept SciComm Assignment on an invasive species (~250-300 word essay):

Correct

In this assignment you will select an invasive species to learn about and then critically critique what fact sheets are currently available for your selected INVASIVE insect species. For the purposes of this course, we use the following definitions:

1. Invasive species = a non-native species that invades a habitat and causes significant ecological, environmental or economic damage

2. Introduced (non-native) species = a species introduced from somewhere else

For this assignment, please locate at least three fact sheets on the same invasive INSECT species. Review these fact sheets and think about what makes a successful (i.e., effective) invader fact sheet. All writing must be your own and without the use of any generative AI tools. Spell check and grammar check are fine. The goal here is to see what you find to be the dos and donts in making an effective invasive species fact sheet. I have included two example fact sheets (only one is an insect though) and you CANNOT use this fact sheet as one of your three. You will need to submit your invasive species name ahead of time so we can avoid overlap in species selections. Please check that your species is not already selected (list of already claimed species) and then if it is still available, please submit your invasive insect’s name here: https://forms.gle/w8PD1SpCm2ALsBsX7Links to an external site.

This assignment will be graded in two parts: pre-writing (3 pts): identify the name of your invasive species (it must be an insect and it must be invasive using the definition above), link to at least one Research Grade observation of the species in iNaturalist (please paste in the url), and provide a link to at least one fact sheet. Deadline is Friday Feb 27.

The second part is the fact sheet assessment (7 pts). In ~250-300 words, please identify the invasive species and where it is invasive (i.e., what is its introduced range). Briefly describe what you think are the most important aspects that make one of your selected fact sheets successful in communicating their ecology, their impact, and their importance (e.g., the dos) and what factors should be avoided in a fact sheet (e.g., the donts; what did you find confusing or unhelpful or missing?). [Note: you will need to identify which fact sheets you found successful and which ones you found unsuccessful.] Make sure to use APA format for any outside references and fact sheets used. Deadline is March 13th.

*** We are interested in learning what YOU find successful and what YOU find missing or less successful about the fact sheets. This short one paragraph essay must be your own work. Generative AI tools are not permitted. **

What constitutes a fact sheet?

An invasive species fact sheet is usually at least 1-2 (printed) pages and is a document intended to educate either the public or stakeholders; a web-based version might be a bit longer. A fact sheet at minimum must include basic information about the species, their description, distribution, habitat, behavior, diet or ecology and their negative impacts. Additional information as to what we can do (how to report, how to help prevent spread of the invader, how to mitigate the impacts of the invader, etc) may also be included. For this assignment, you will want to make sure you are referencing fact sheets produced by a reliable source, such as a government agency, a university, or relevant institution (e.g., Nature Conservancy, the Global Invasive Species Database through the IUCN, Smithsonian Institute, etc). If you have any concerns that your source might not be reliable or any questions about the assignment, please ask at office hours or send me an email!

For part 2 (the fact sheet assessment), you will be graded on the following criteria:

Met Not met Criteria description

Appropriate invasive species fact sheets (minimum of 3) were selected. Make sure these are from a reputable source as noted above (e.g., a government agency, university, extension, etc.)

The submission discriminates between what you found to be successful and less successful (or unsuccessful) fact sheets. Each fact sheet is classified as successful or not.

Submission correctly identifies at least two factors that you found to contribute towards a fact sheets success (i.e., identifies what works for that fact sheet)

Submission correctly identifies at least two factors that you think should be avoided when making a fact sheet (i.e., identifies mistakes or things that make a fact sheet unsuccessful)

Submission includes a bibliography of all references and fact sheets used. Please use APA format (https://arc.ucr.edu/document/apa-citation-guide). See additional guidelines below.

Words are spelled and used correctly. The summary is free of major grammatical errors, logical inconsistencies or false statements

Submission is submitted on time and follows all submission guidelines as described in the activity description above.

Some helpful resources for finding an invasive insect species of interest. Need some help finding an invasive insect? Please reach out to erin.rankin@ucr.edu or come to my or Molly’s office hours!

https://www.iucngisd.org/gisd/Links to an external site. Global Invasive Species Database

https://calinvasives.ucdavis.edu/Links to an external site. Invasive Species of California

https://www.invasive.org/Links to an external site. Invasive and Exotic Species of North America

https://ipm.ucanr.edu/natural-area-pests/#INSECTS_375_1Links to an external site. Natural area pests in California

https://ipm.ucanr.edu/agriculture/#gsc.tab=0Links to an external site. Agricultural pests by crop in California

https://invasivespecies.wa.gov/find-a-priority-species/?_sft_priority-specie-type=invasive-insectsLinks to an external site. Some west coast invaders (Washington State)

APA GUIDELINES

APA format for factsheets follows the general pattern:

Authors. (Year published or last updated) Title of fact sheet. Available: url. Date accessed: Month/Day/Year that you looked at it.

Example with an agency or organization author:

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. (2023). Delivering service in school-based settings: A comprehensive guide to Medicaid services and administrative claiming [Fact sheet]. https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/delivering-service-school-based-settings-comprehensive-guide-medicaid-services-and-administrativeLinks to an external site.. Date accessed: 2/11/2026

USDA National Invasive Species Information Center (2024). Red Imported Fire Ant. [Fact sheet]. https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/terrestrial/invertebrates/red-imported-fire-antLinks to an external site.. Date accessed: 2/11/2026

Example with individual authors:

Vogt, J.T. 2021. Asian needle ant. Science Update SRS-SU-143 [Fact sheet]. Avbl: https://www.srs.fs.usda.gov/pubs/su/su_srs143.pdfLinks to an external site.. Date accessed: 2/11/2026

Requirements: 300 words

I need help calculating the correlation coefficient (r) using a dataset provided in my statistics activity. I want to understand the step-by-step process of solving it using the formula, including how to compute the needed values such as , , , , and .

Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): Part 1 SBA.pdf, SBA 2docx.pdf

Note: Content extraction from these files is restricted, please review them manually.

please read for instructions. Both documents are below

Develop a 35 page workplace harassment policy for either Java Corp or an organization with which you are familiar. Be sure the policy you develop reflects ethical considerations and benefits to both the employee and organization as well as relevant legislation related to various types of harassment. Also, create an 812 slide PowerPoint presentation with speaker’s notes to present the new policy and to support it with legal and strategic rationale for the selected organization’s upper management.

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Introduction

HR professionals are often called upon to develop new workplace policies to increase an organization’s effectiveness and to protect it from possible legal liabilities. Creating a succinct and comprehensive presentation for organizational management and other stakeholders is a valuable skill to possess.

Preparation

Scenario

For this assessment, choose either option 1 or 2. You do not need to do both. You will apply one of these scenarios in the instructions below. Both options will be graded using the same scoring guide.

Option 1

You are the new HR manager for Java Corp. The company has just lost a sexual harassment lawsuit and damages include back pay, front pay, punitive damages, and attorney’s fees. The plaintiff, Ms. Stapel, was a female manager who had a consensual sexual relationship with her male boss, Mr. Rowe. Both moved up in title and responsibility over the past 5 years. After the relationship ended, Mr. Rowe made several offensive comments to co-workers about Ms. Stapel, without her knowledge. Later, a number of other employees, who reported to Mr. Rowe, made offensive sexual comments directly to Ms. Stapel.

The company has a harassment policy but only referred someone who felt harassed to their immediate supervisor and provided no other avenues of complaint. Your first project for Java Corp is to create a formal policy that will protect the employees, the organization, and all stakeholders. You will also prepare a PowerPoint presentation that could be used as a training tool for new employees on the importance of following anti-harassment policies.

Option 2

Choose an organization to use for this assessment. It can be where you are currently employed or a company with which you are familiar. It must be an organization that is researchable, as you will need to gather and analyze information to complete the assessment. You may use the same organization you selected for previous assessments.

If you choose the organization where you are currently employed, please keep in mind that the analyses you make must be based on facts that can be documented rather than your personal opinion as an employee.

Think about a situation in which an employee was sexually harassed at work. Reflect on what the organization did well and what the organization did wrong.

Instructions

Based on your research of sexual harassment and other forms of unlawful workplace harassment, complete the following:

In a word document, develop an anti-harassment workplace policy that includes the following components:

• Objective.
• Prohibited conduct under this policy, including discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, and retaliation.
• Confidentiality.
• Complaint procedure.
• Employee acknowledgment of policy.

Prepare a PowerPoint Presentation for upper management training. In your presentation:

• Explain the legal basis for protecting employees from harassment with supporting laws or regulations.
• Describe different types of sexual harassment found in the workplace.
  • This can include, but not limited to, quid pro quo and hostile work environment.
• Explain other types of harassment, outside of sexual harassment, to consider in a workplace policy.
• Articulate how an organization can be at risk of harassment claims and how they can best legally protect themselves.
• Summarize reporting and investigation procedures.
  • Specifically, discuss how the issue or complaint is brought to HR’s attention, who is involved in the investigation, how the communication process works with those involved.
• Summarize how the anti-harassment policy should be communicated to employees.
• Analyze organizational benefits realized because of having a sound anti-harassment policy in place.
  • Consider company reputation, employee morale, retention, productivity, and the like.

Additional Requirements

Policy

This part of your assessment should also meet the following requirements:

• Length: 35 pages. Strive to be as detailed as possible in addressing each of the policy’s components above.
• Written communication: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly and professional. Your writing should be:
  • Concise and logically organized.
  • Free of errors in grammar and mechanics.
• Resources: If you use a source in the text of your policy, you need to reference it. The last page of your policy should be your reference list. Format all citations and references in accordance with current .

PowerPoint Presentation

This part of your assessment should also meet the following requirements:

• Audience: Create a presentation suitable for the upper management of your selected organization.
• Length: 812 slides, including speaker’s notes and title and references slides.
• Validation and support: Use a minimum of seven relevant and credible scholarly or professional resources such as the Wall Street Journal to support your work.
• APA format: Format all citations and references in accordance with current APA guidelines. Refer to the Campus page for guidance.
• Complexity: Do not get hung up on adding too many graphics, audio, or video. Select a PowerPoint template appropriate for a professional presentation. Please make sure the background color you choose does not interfere with the font selection and that it is easy to read. Do not overbuild your slides; information that supports and expands on what you say should appear as speaker’s or presenter’s notes.

Note: It is expected that your SafeAssign results for the policy document in Word will have a high percentage match, as you are aligning with legal standards. Your PowerPoint presentation should not be nearly as high. Please make sure you cite your sources within both documents according to current APA style.

Your PowerPoint presentation should be saved as a PDF to properly capture the presenter notes.

Here is how to save PowerPoint as PDF with notes included (Microsoft, n.d.):

• Open your PowerPoint presentation.
• Click File > Print.
• Under Print, click Microsoft Print to PDF.
• Under Settings, click the second box (which defaults to say Full Page Slides).
• Under Print Layout, click Notes Pages.
• Click Print.

Write a 35 page compensation and benefits package for a new expatriate position working for either Java Corp or an organization with which you are familiar.

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Introduction

Structuring and communicating a total compensation package that meets regulatory requirements and the needs of a global workforce requires a delicate balancing act between what is required and what will contribute to an effective relationship between employer, employee, and the community or country in which the company operates. Communicating benefits programs to employees can be as important as the benefits themselves. Knowing how to leverage all available compensation options is a necessary skill for any HR professional.

Preparation

Scenario

For this assessment, choose either option 1 or 2. You do not need to do both. You will apply one of these scenarios in the instructions below. Both options will be graded using the same scoring guide.

Option 1

You are the new HR manager for Java Corp, a domestic cold coffee and tea company. Java Corp is opening a new office in London, England. You are planning on filling one executive level position with a U.S. citizen. In the scenario, the employee filling the role can either be an existing employee or a new hire. The term of the initial assignment is two years. Design a compensation package for this position as the new HR manager.

Option 2

Choose an organization to use for this assessment. It can be where you are currently employed or a company with which you are familiar. It must be an organization that is researchable, as you will need to gather and analyze information to complete the assessment. You may use the same organization you have used in past assessments.

If you choose the organization where you are currently employed, please keep in mind that the analyses you make must be based on facts that can be documented rather than your personal opinion as an employee.

Research the compensation and benefits of the chosen organization. The company is opening a new branch office in London, England. You are planning on filling one executive level position with a U.S. citizen. This employee can be newly hired or an existing employee. The term of the initial assignment is two years. You are the new HR manager and must design a compensation package for this position.

p>For this assessment, choose either option 1 or 2. You do not need to do both. You will apply one of these scenarios in the instructions below. Both options will be graded using the same scoring guide.

Option 1

You are the new HR manager for Java Corp, a domestic cold coffee and tea company. Java Corp is opening a new office in London, England. You are planning on filling one executive level position with a U.S. citizen. In the scenario, the employee filling the role can either be an existing employee or a new hire. The term of the initial assignment is two years. Design a compensation package for this position as the new HR manager.

Option 2

Choose an organization to use for this assessment. It can be where you are currently employed or a company with which you are familiar. It must be an organization that is researchable, as you will need to gather and analyze information to complete the assessment. You may use the same organization you have used in past assessments.

If you choose the organization where you are currently employed, please keep in mind that the analyses you make must be based on facts that can be documented rather than your personal opinion as an employee.

Research the compensation and benefits of the chosen organization. The company is opening a new branch office in London, England. You are planning on filling one executive level position with a U.S. citizen. This employee can be newly hired or an existing employee. The term of the initial assignment is two years. You are the new HR manager and must design a compensation package for this position.

Instructions

Create a compensation package for a new expatriate position. Include the following:

Pay or Salary

In this part:

• Describe key factors and decisions to make regarding base pay.
  • Specifically, discuss how base pay would be determined, what factors influence base pay, and in what way.
  • Note: You do not need to indicate exact salary figures for this assessment.
• Analyze pay considerations specific to expatriate positions.
  • Consider foreign service premium, incentive pay, hardship allowance, mobility premium, and the like.

Benefits

In this part:

• Analyze legally required benefits for an employee.
  • Include social security, Medicare, federal and state unemployment, and worker’s compensation.
  • Also, discuss any legally required benefits that may be different in England compared to the United States.
• Analyze standard benefit offerings.
  • Include health insurance, paid time off, employee assistance programs, et cetera.
  • Discuss factors that might influence these offerings such as company size, role of the employee, company location, et cetera.
• Analyze the appropriateness of offering additional benefits or resources to employees facing an overseas work assignment that would ease their transition.
  • These types of benefits could include relocation assistance, home leave reimbursement, spousal support for finding work, cultural or language training, among others.

Additional Requirements

Your assessment should also meet the following requirements:

• Length: 35 typed, double-spaced pages, plus a reference page.
• Written communication: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly and professional. Your writing should be:
  • Concise and logically organized.
  • Free of errors in grammar and mechanics.
• Validation and support: Use a minimum of four relevant and credible scholarly or professional resources such as the Wall Street Journal to support your work.
• APA format: Format all citations and references in accordance with current APA guidelines. Refer to the Campus page for guidance.

Prepare a three-page memo analyzing best practices in approaches and procedures addressing retention and separation for either Java Corp or an organization of your choice.

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Introduction

Once the best possible employees have been hired, it is important for the organization to do what it can to retain its top talent and manage its turnover to continue supporting organizational goals.

Preparation

Scenario

For this assessment, choose either option 1 or 2. You do not need to do both. You will apply one of these scenarios in the instructions below. Both options will be graded using the same scoring guide.

Option 1

You are the new HR manager for Java Corp, a domestic cold coffee and tea company. Java Corp has had trouble retaining valuable employees, and the termination of a number of employees for performance and conduct has resulted in lawsuits. Prepare a memo to organizational management, analyzing best practices in approaches and procedures addressing each of these issues.

Option 2

Choose an organization to use for this assessment that has faced litigation claims by employees who feel they were unfairly terminated or has had a large number of employees quit in a short period of time. Prepare a memo to organizational management, analyzing best practices in approaches and procedures addressing each of these issues.

Your organization must be researchable, as you will need to gather and analyze information to complete the assessment. You may use the same organization you selected for previous assessments. If you choose the organization where you are currently employed, please keep in mind that the analysis you make must be based on facts that can be documented rather than your personal opinion as an employee.

Research the retention and separation function of the chosen organization. Contact your faculty if you have questions.

Instructions

Prepare a memo to organizational management. In your memo:

• Apply best practices in employee engagement to the selected organization.
  • Include two best practices by HR professionals that would benefit the organization.
• Apply retention strategies to the selected organization.
  • Include two strategies by HR professionals that would benefit the organization.
• Explain the significance of voluntary and involuntary turnover for the selected organization.
  • Describe how turnover can have a financial impact on an organization.
  • Describe how turnover can impact existing employees.
• Analyze how progressive discipline can be beneficial to the organization as well as the employees.
  • Include two benefits of this process. For example, explain how the progressive discipline process could reduce turnover or how it is important for documentation purposes.
• Analyze practical considerations in terminations.
  • Describe legal and ethical factors that should be considered when a termination decision is made.
  • Include recommendations of how an organization can protect themselves from specific types of litigation.

Additional Requirements

Your assessment should also meet the following requirements:

• Length: Three typed, double-spaced pages.
• Written communication: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly and professional. Your writing should be:
  • Concise and logically organized.
  • Free of errors in grammar and mechanics.
• Validation and support: Use a minimum of two relevant and credible scholarly or professional resources such as the Wall Street Journal to support your work.
• APA format: Format all citations and references in accordance with current APA guidelines. Refer to the Campus page for guidance.

Write a 710 page research paper on the topic of performance management and training for an organization of your choice.

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Introduction

It is essential for members of management to understand the importance of conducting performance reviews. An effective performance management system is a big component of improving employee performance, which ultimately adds to the bottom line of the organization. Failure to communicate performance expectations and achievements to employees could cause them to be unaware of the expectations or how they can improve. Additionally, formal performance management and training is imperative to help protect an organization against legal claims.

Preparation

Scenario

Choose an organization to use for this assessment. It can be where you are currently employed or a company with which you are familiar. It must be an organization that is researchable, as you will need to gather and analyze information to complete the assessment. You may use the same organization for the other assessments in this course.

If you choose the organization where you are currently employed, please keep in mind that the analyses you make must be based on facts that can be documented rather than your personal opinion as an employee.

Contact your faculty if you have questions.

Instructions

Write a research paper based on your research into the performance management system, which includes training, of the chosen organization. In your paper:

• Describe the performance management system currently in place.
• Explain how the performance management system is explained and communicated to employees.
• Analyze how the current performance management system is effective for the organization or why it needs to be changed. If the system needs to be changed, discuss how current trends of performance management could be incorporated into the current system.
• Explain the differences between formal and informal performance feedback processes.
• Analyze best practices to improve employee performance.
• Analyze the importance of training to meet organizational needs and performance goals.
  • What should be considered in designing an effective training program?
• Explain how training and performance management protect an organization from possible litigation.
  • What types of litigation might arise?

Note: You must address all the required elements of this assessment. If details for any of the bulleted points are unavailable, research the topic and present recommendations you believe would be best for the organization, along with your supporting rationale.

Additional Requirements

Your assessment should also meet the following requirements:

• Length: 710 typed, double-spaced pages, in addition to a title page and reference page.
• Written communication: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly and professional. Your writing should be:
  • Concise and logically organized.
  • Free of errors in grammar and mechanics.
• Validation and support: Use a minimum of five relevant and credible scholarly or professional resources such as the Wall Street Journal to support your work. These resources should not include the resources found in the course.
• APA format: Format all citations and references in accordance with current APA guidelines. Refer to the Campus page for guidance.