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What can be done to prevent them from getting the bomb?How much should the United State be willing to intervene?

Current Events Speech
Overview: In this assignment you will research, prepare, rehearse, and record and upload (using the canvas media editor) a current events/extemporaneous speech.

Requirements: Your speech should adhere to the current events speech guidelines discussed in this module . Pay particular attention to key organizational elements in the introduction, body, and conclusion. You must have a clear answer the question and support your reasons in the body of the speech. Utilize clear source citations prior to any quoted material. Quote a minimum of four credible sources. Additionally, you should follow the best practices standards described on the how to video tape a speech in canvas page How to Record and Submit a Media Recording. The speech should be between 4 and 5 minutes long.

Directions: Choose a topic from the Current Events Speech Topics Find at least four credible quotations to support your main points. Make sure you make note of the author of the citation, their credentials, and the date. Following the outline described in the Current Events Speech Structure construct a 4-5 minute speech.

Using a single note card (with your outline and quoted sources on it), rehearse the speech at least three times standing. Record and submit the speech using the canvas media editor. Remember to stand, maintain consistent eye contact, speak loudly, and gesture.

BTW-always give canvas some time to save-you may hit the save key and nothing will happen.

Wifi speeds seem to impact this.

Grading Criteria: There are 20 possible points. To receive full credit your speech must include the following:

1. Topic: was your topic selected from current event speech topic page?

2. Introduction: do you start with an attention getter, include a thesis, include a preview?

3. Body: do you include background and at least two reasons for your answer?

4. Body: do you utilize at least four quoted sources to support your body points?

5. Body: do you use transitions between body points?

6. Delivery: are you speaking in a clear, assertive voice, reasonably free of verbal non fluencies (uhm, like,etc).?

7: Delivery: do you maintain consistent eye contact (allowing for looking at card occasionally)?

8. Delivery: are you standing?

9. Delivery: are you gesturing?

10. Conclusion: do you include a summary and closure?

Current Events Speech Topics
Pick one of these question. On this assignment, you can’t create your own.

China or Russia: which poses the greatest threat to the United States?

Should the United States increase the number of Supreme Court justices?

Has President Biden mishandled the crisis at the border?

US scheduled withdrawal from Afghanistan: is it the right thing to do?

Iran nuclear development: what can be done to prevent them from getting the bomb?

Defunding the police: a realistic policy or an emotional reaction?

Crisis in Venezuela: what can the United States do to help?

President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador: has he been an effective leader?

North Korea’s nuclear policy, what can be done to change it?

United States sanctions on Russia: are they the appropriate move?

The World Health Organization investigation of China and the origins of the virus: are the results trustworthy?

Crisis in Myanmar: what can the United States do to help?

China vs. Taiwan: how much should the United State be willing to intervene?

Mandatory voter identification: a rational safeguard or voter suppression?

Protest in Cuba: what can the United States do to support change?

The Structure
There are definitely no hard set rules on how to do this sort of speech. have developed a structure which is sort of like what we do in competition. use it.

I. Introduction

A. Attention Getter-on this one it could be a personal story that is metaphorically related to the issue-eg if your topic is about conflict you could start with a story about fighting with your siblings. Or, if you are the more serious type, start with a quotation about the topic.

B. This is easy. Just read the question and give a quick answer. But do both things.

C. Preview-list the main body points like you hopefully did on the other speeches.

II. Body

. Background-here describe the relevant background to the question. What is the situation today, how did it get that way, etc?

III. Conclusion

A. Summarize your main points

B. Closure-link back to the attention getter or end with another technique.

Remember to cite and use credible sources to support your opinion.

Identify valid and reliable sources that can be used in the composition of a research paper.Explain the nature of selected sources and their relevance of sources to the research paper.

Annotated bibliography

Task: Create an annotated bibliography of four sources that could be used for your research project, including at least two articles from scholarly journals.

Length:

Four citations, each with an annotation of 150 +/- 25 words (125-175 words each). The entire completed assignment should be at least 600 words.

Sources:

Four sources related to your research question, including at least two from scholarly journal articles. All four sources should be high-quality sources that you can use in your research project. Refer to Week 3: Selecting Sources Wisely. You may decide to use some or all of the sources that you posted in Week 3, Discussion 1: Identifying and Evaluating Sources.

Due date and grading: This assignment is due by the end of Week 4.

This assignment will be graded with a rubric and will count for 20% of your course grade. To view the grading rubric, access the assignment through the Assignments area of the classroom.

Outcomes you should achieve by completing this assignment

The annotated bibliography contributes to the research project by helping you collect and analyze your sources. The outcomes for this

assignment are listed below, with the associated course outcomes in parentheses:

Identify valid and reliable sources that can be used in the composition of a research paper (Course outcome 4)

Explain the nature of selected sources and their relevance of sources to the research paper (Course outcome 4)

Set up an annotated bibliography in APA format (Course outcome 4)

Demonstrate accurate grammar and mechanics in writing (Course outcome 3)
Topic

The annotated bibliography is part of your research project, which examines a current issue or event in the news from the perspective of your field of study.

The annotated bibliography builds on your work from the first few weeks of class selecting an appropriate topic and then developing a more focused research question. Indicate your research question at the top of your annotated bibliography, just below the title.

What to do

Following the explanation in the videos posted in class (The Annotated Bibliography) and the Sample Annotated Bibliography, create an annotated bibliography of four sources. For each source, include:

Reference citation in APA format

Annotation of 150 ±25 words, formatted in a single paragraph, with

summary

evaluation

use
You may (but do not have to) use CiteFast to create your reference citations. If you use CiteFast, be sure to check for accuracy and make any necessary corrections.

Formatting your assignment

Incorporate these elements of APA style:

Use one-inch margins.

Double space.

Use an easy-to-read font between 10-point and 12-point.

Reference citations should be formatted with a hanging indent.

Organize the annotated bibliography in alphabetical order, according to the first word of each reference citation.

Remember to include your research question below your title.

Format each annotation in a single paragraph.

Note: Title page is not required, but make sure you include your name and a title that reflects your topic at the top of the first page. Below the

title, indicate your research question.

MY topic- mishaps in military medicine & why they are common

What statistical tests should be run based on this research design? Is this a strong research design, why or why not? What can be done to improve that?

Peer Review of Research Design Table

Colleague Reviewed:

What type of design was used? Describe this design and why it was appropriate for this research hypothesis.

Describe the groups in the sample.

Was a power analysis performed after the research design was chosen? Was the actual sample size large enough based on the power analysis?

Detailed description of the treatment/intervention.

Identify the common threats to internal and external validity to findings using this design.

Explain the extent to which the findings of the study are generalizable.
What are the limitations of this study?

What statistical tests should be run based on this research design?
Is this a strong research design, why or why not? What can be done to improve that?

Table APA formatting, syntax, grammar and spelling are correct.

What do these students need to know about the world of work?Students have become accustom to the school setting and the policies and procedures of their current environment?

Careers of future

What is the best career choice for the future? Should you choose something you think you’ll like or would it be better to do an analysis of the job market and see where the most growth is expected to be for certain career choices in the future?

What about the work environment. Some students will be working part-time jobs and some students will have the opportunity to do internships in their fields of interest.

What do these students need to know about the world of work?

Students have become accustom to the school setting and the policies and procedures of their current environment?

How do we prepare student for the work environment? look at the research that has addressed these concerns and share your insights.

Critically evaluate the use of non-financial and multidimensional models of performance management in preparation for a discussion with your management team. Choose the Balanced Scorecard or the Performance Pyramid as a basis for your discussion.

Performance Improvement and Management in Health & Social Care

Task 1:

Prepare a 1500-word internal memorandum for the directors of the care home, critically discussing the advantages and disadvantages of at least two strategic planning models appropriate to the care sector in England.

The directors expect a recommendation as to which model you propose for business growth and why?
(35 marks)

Task 2:
The word count for 2a and 2b should not exceed 1000 words in total.

a) Briefly discuss the usefulness of a Du Pont analysis to shareholders and then apply it to BME Luxury Care Home using the financial statements above as a basis for your calculations. You must discuss the purpose of each formula, and each step in your calculations to make sure you have not made any errors. Discuss your findings in the context of the following industry averages:

Total margin 3.5%
Total asset turnover 1.5
Equity multiplier 2.5
Return on equity (ROE) 13.1%

(10 marks)

Task 2

b) Calculate and interpret the following ratios. You must explain the purpose of each formula, and each step in each calculation. Discuss your findings in the context of the following industry averages

Return on assets (ROA) 5.2%

Current ratio 2.0

Days cash on hand 22 days

Average collection period 19 days

Debt ratio 69%

Debt-to-equity ratio 2.5

Fixed asset turnover ratio 1.4

Task 3

Critically evaluate the use of non-financial and multidimensional models of performance management in preparation for a discussion with your management team. Choose the Balanced Scorecard or the Performance Pyramid as a basis for your discussion. (35 Marks)

Ten additional marks are allocated for presentation, referencing and academic writing.

LO1. Analyse, evaluate and apply a range of strategic planning models.

LO2. Calculate, interpret and critique a range of financial strategic performance measures such as Return on Investment (ROI) Residual Income (RI) and Economic Value Added (EVA).

LO3. Evaluate the use of problem-solving and investment appraisal models.

LO4. Critically evaluate the use of non-financial and multidimensional models of performance management.

To meet learning outcome 1, 2, 3 and 2, the student will need to provide the following:

Task 1:

• Use correct format for writing internal memorandum for directors

• Select at least two strategic planning models appropriate to the care sector in England

• Critically discuss their advantages and disadvantages

• Provide recommendations to the management on the best strategic planning model to use out of the two discussed above

Task 2:

a)
• Briefly explain the usefulness of a Du Pont analysis to shareholders of BME Luxury Care Home

• Apply it to assess the financial performance of BME by using its financial statement given as basis of your calculations

The formula for calculating Dupont:

Dupont=ROE=Net income/sales x Sales/Total Assets x Total Assets/Average Shareholder Equity

• Calculate Total Margin; Total Asset Turnover, Equity Multiplier and Return on Equity (ROE) and compare your answers with industrial averages under Task 2a:

• Profit Margin= Net income/Total Revenue

• Total Asset Turnover= Net Sales/Total Assets

• Equity Multiplier= Total Assets/Stockholder’s Equity

• Return on Equity (ROE)= Net come/Shareholder’s Equity

• Use google to find out uses of each formula above

Task 2

b) Using the financial statement of BME in the questions-

calculate the following:

• Return on Assets (ROA)=Net income/Total Assets

o Compare your answer with industry average (5.2%) under Task 2b and comment on it.

If your answer for ROA is lower than industrial average what does that mean, or if it is greater than industrial average what does that mean?

• Current Ratio= Current Assets/Current liabilities

o Compare your answer with industrial average (2.0) under Task 2b and comment on it.

If the current Ratio obtain is lower than industrial average what does that mean, or if it is greater than industrial average what does that mean?

• Debt Ratio=Debt/Assets x 100%

o Compare your answer with industrial average (69%) under Task 2b and comment on it. If the Debt Ratio obtain is lower than industrial average what does that mean, or if it is greater than industrial average what does that mean?

• Debt to Equity Ratio=Total Debt/Total Shareholder Equity

o Compare your answer with industrial average (2.5) given under Task 2b. If your answer is greater or less what does that mean

• Fixed Assets Turnover Ratio=Net Sales/Average Fixed Assets

o Compare your answer to the industrial average (1.4) given and comment on it

Task 3

• Critically evaluate the use of non-financial and multidimensional models with reference health and social care sector

• Select the Balanced Scorecard or the Performance Pyramid as a basis for your discussion

• Explain how they can help to determine performance

• You may look at their advantages and disadvantages

Additional skills related comments – Make sure all references used conform with the Arden guide to Harvard referencing. In order to gain a higher grade, your work must demonstrate originality of thought and good use of structure

Prepare to discuss your experience on MAPP and Onet in class:What are the positives and negatives concerning your students using both MAPP and Onet?

Career Counseling Assessment

Take the ONet and MAPP online. What are the positives and negatives concerning your students using both MAPP and Onet?

Prepare to discuss your experience on MAPP and Onet in class:

https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test
Take this free personality assessment and bring your results to class. Free Personality test/16 personalities:
https://openpsychometrics.org/tests/RIASEC/

Take this Self Directed Search and bring your results to class. What’s Your Career Type? RIASEC Free online self directed search
Naviance (password given by instructor)

After completing the various assessments listed above, provide a concept map that provides a visual understanding of both the experience and your results.

The map will need to begin with an overview of your total experience working with the assessments.

Then it must provide a breakdown of the each of assessment as to what type it is, how accurate/applicable it was, and how that assessment could be used in a school setting.

For example site #1 provides a personality assessment:

Assessment provided an accurate/confusing/poor/inappropriate analysis of my personality. (Provide a descriptor of the analysis and why you believe that this is the case)
Assessment can be used for….

How could you have listened differently moving up the conversation meter, and what effect would that have had on the disagreement?

Select a conversation where you had a disagreement that had an impact on you and triggered a bioreaction. The conversation could have been a long time ago or recently.

A. Explain what happened during the disagreement by answering the following questions:

• Describe the situation that led to the conversation.

• When did you realize that there was a disagreement during the conversation?

• Describe a bioreaction(s) that was experienced during the disagreement.

• How did the conversation end?

B. Analyze the conversation by answering the following questions:

• Using the four levels of the conversation meter, what level were you listening at, and what level was the other person listening at?

• Give examples of two factors that describe how you and they were listening in at these levels in the conversation meter: feelings, behaviors, language, or tone.

• What were your points of alignment or disagreement?

C. Reflect on how the conversation encouraged you to listen differently by answering the following questions:

• How could you have listened differently moving up the conversation meter, and what effect would that have had on the disagreement?

• How could you incorporate listening for needs, purpose, or concern to create value in the conversation (including describing what that would look like)?

• What have you learned about accuracy and authenticity that could be used to improve the conversation?

D. Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.

Explain how the results of the war and the Peace of Westphalia addressed the conflict and attempted to make peace among Europe’s religious faithful.

Thirty Years War

The Thirty Years’ War was, in many ways, an outgrowth of the Protestant Reformation and the corresponding Catholic response.

Explain how the results of the war and the Peace of Westphalia addressed the conflict and attempted to make peace among Europe’s religious faithful.

What specific factors, people, and events make your career development different from any other person? For example, how has your career development been differentially affected by

Analyze your career association

The purpose of this assignment is for you to personally analyze your own career socialization.

What factors, influences, and events have shaped your own career development?

This paper should capture a personal and career analysis of your life form the values, attitudes, and behaviors that you have developed up to this point in your life.

What specific factors, people, and events make your career development different from any other person? For example, how has your career development been differentially affected by

1) your early childhood experiences,

2) your parent of family values,

3) societal influences in school, the media, and overall values of the American culture

, 4) your personality,

5) socioeconomic, race, class, ethnic, and religious factors,

7) specific events or transitions in your life, and

8) psychosocial, emotional, and psychological barriers/problems.

Your paper should specifically address many of these areas.

Your content is your own knowledge about how you have been socialized.

Personal reflection, discussion with others, and a conscious awareness of your past and present are prerequisites for completing this assignment.

Papers are to be typed (double space, 12 pt font)