biology of aging project

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In this project you are going to explore ageism and your own experience with it. You are going to write a report following the criteria below.

  1. Go to http://www.nbcnews.com/id/5868712/ns/health-aging#.VczuTflVhBd and read the article on ageism in America. You will have to click on “show more text” at the bottom to get the whole article.
  2. Describe what ageism means to you.
  3. Come up with at least 10 words, sayings or phrases that describe younger and older age categories in a bad light. (examples: “you drive like a little old lady.” Or “you’re too young to understand.”) Describe why each word, saying or phrase is ageist in nature.
  4. Find at least 10 examples in TV shows, movies, advertisements, magazines, etc… where they have portrayed younger and/or older age groups negatively. You only need to describe the incident from the show or describe the article. Discuss how these attitudes in the media perpetuate ageist stereotypes.
  5. Interview someone who is over the age of 55 and someone under the age of 20 and ask each the following questions:
    1. What does ageism mean to you?
    2. Has anyone ever made fun of you because of your age? When? (describe the details of the encounter)
    3. Do they think there is ever a good reason to discriminate against someone because of their age? Why or why not?
    4. What did you learn from this interview?

*** Please do not give the name of the subjects you interview.

  1. Create a list of at least 3 ways to counter ageism. Here are some examples to help get you started:
    • Make friends with someone younger or older than you are.
    • If you hear someone making fun of another person because of their age, speak up and share what you know about age discrimination.
    • Stand up for yourself when someone calls you “just a kid.” Respectfully explain that even though you’re younger, that doesn’t mean you can’t have an opinion.

**This assignment is checked by SafeAssign for plagiarism.

Your project and assignment grades depend on 3 things: Formatting, Content, Discussion and originality.

Formatting (10%): You should be able to communicate your thoughts in complete sentences, proper paragraphs, and correct grammar. I should not have to interpret or guess at what you are trying to say. I am not expecting perfection in format but please use your spell-check and grammar-check functions in your word processor. This is a good habit to be in for any future classes or jobs.

Content (50%): I am looking to see that you have addressed the questions or content listed in the assignment. I will assign points according to how well I think you have addressed these topics.

Discussion and originality (40%): I am looking for your thoughts and your ideas. I do not want assignments to be just regurgitations from other websites or sources but instead a thoughtful perspective from your own mind. I want you to grapple with the material and ask questions of it. I am not always looking for correct answers but rather that you are thinking critically.

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can you help with this paper on teleological vs deontological theories

Teleological vs. Deontological Theories

Introduction and Purpose of Assignment

This paper provides you with an opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of two major groups of ethical theories.

Objectives

●Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of Teleological and Deontological theories. (2.4)

Theory and Context

The majority of ethical theories are divided into two groups, teleological and deontological. These ideas are based on very different foundations. It is important to understand these concepts as a student and as a participant in the business world so you can understand the foundation that specific theories are derived from. This will assist you in understanding their true place in ethics.

Instructions

  1. Write a 3-4 page research paper explaining the strengths and weaknesses of Teleological and Deontological theories.
    1. Articulate the strengths of both Teleological and Deontological theories.
    2. Articulate the weaknesses of both Teleological and Deontological theories.
    3. Justify your opinions of why they are strengths and weaknesses.
  2. Provide at least three sources.
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getting real about race

Book: McClure, Stephanie M. and Cherise A. Harris. 2018. Getting Real About Race: Hoodies, Mascots, Model Minorities and Other Conversations (2nd Edition).


3-4 page reading reflection reacting to the assigned readings for chapter 1 and 2 of “getting real about race” . Chose any article or chose to right about many. You may reflect, react, deconstruct, debate, or offer pros and cons of the articles. The best reflections will incorporate overarching course concepts and discuss how they relate to the assigned articles. These reflections should include thoughtful and critical reflection or analysis, not simply a summary.

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evaluating credibility

Find a credible website on your topic for your bibliography.

A quick way to find credible websites is to filter by “domain.”

What is a domain?

A domain identifies the type of website, such as .edu or .org. The domain offers clues about the
purpose of the source. The
purpose (think CRAA
P!) of a source can impact the information that is shared on the website. Bias!

find a webaddres about racism in america

  1. Title and web address/URL (no title, no link, no credit)
  2. Evidence: Use the above Domain Name Chart and the CRAAP Test to take notes on your webpage. Don’t “cherry pick”! Record positive and negative points. Address all CRAAP criteria. (20pts)
  3. Evaluation: Based on your evidence notes, discuss why your website is credible for your research project. Address any weaknesses and why they are acceptable in your judgment. Write 2 – 3 sentences. (20pts)

Example

“Custom Organs, Printed to Order“

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/next/body/3d-printed-organs

Currency: Published 3/18/2015

Relevancy: gives overview of the two main types of organ printing, and related to my topic, describes the current hurdles scientists will need to overcome before printing immediately usable organs is a viable option.

Author: Jenny Morber – freelance writer and editor with a PhD in Material Science focusing in nanomaterials, magnetism and biotechnology. Writes and edits for peer reviewed National Academy of Science.

Accuracy: No bibliography. However, does include information from several named biomedical and other engineering researchers and research institutions .

Purpose: Found an “About” page – Nova is part of PBS which is a .org website and Nova’s mission is “committed to producing in-depth science programming in the form of one-hour documentaries and long-form mini-series, from the latest breakthroughs in technology to the deepest mysteries of the natural world.” I also found the PBS mission , which is to serve American public. I can see that certain people, foundations and companies (Draper) also fund this site, and so they might influence the content and create bias.

Evaluation: I think the strong credentials of the author and strong evidence of accuracy (many credible outside sources) make this a credible source. Even though private companies/foundations and members help fund Nova, Nova is part of PBS, whose mission is to serve the American public. The most valuable thing about this website for my research was getting a clear overview of the topic and tracking down the researchers and organizations mentioned in the article. I might track down those sources for further research.

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quot lean operating systems quot

“Lean Operating Systems” Please respond to the following:

  • Compare and contrast the lean service system found within Southwest Airlines to a full-service airline such as United Airlines, British Airways, and other large carriers in terms of cabin service, boarding process, baggage handling, and service encounters.
  • Recommend ways for the airline carriers to improve their lean operation systems in terms of speed and quality while reducing waste and costs. Explain your rationale.
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exp week 2 assignment

Your primary goals for this assignment are to explain the concept of learning, what it means to be an intentional learner, and identify how you have been using your Learning Patterns in everyday situations, even when you may not have been aware of them.

Directions:

In a 4-paragraph essay that is two to three pages in length, address the following:

  • Paragraph 1 (Introduction): Your book defines learning as, “Taking in the world around you through your senses, making sense of it, and responding appropriately.” In your own words, explain what this means. Then, because the goal of this course is to help you become more intentional, describe what it means to be an intentional learner. Consider what you’ve read in Chapters 1 and 2 as you formulate your response.
  • Paragraph 2: Now that you’ve explained what it means to be an intentional learner, identify two examples from your life (personal, professional, or academic) and describe how you approached them with intention.
  • Paragraph 3: Share your LCI scores and level of use for each Learning Pattern. Do you feel the results accurately reflect your thoughts, feelings, and actions for each Pattern? Explain why or why not. Review the tables 2.1-2.4 in Chapter 2 for descriptions of each Pattern.
  • Paragraph 4 (Conclusion): We use our Learning Patterns in all areas of our life. Describe how having an awareness of your Learning Patterns can help you in each of the following areas: at home, in school, and at work.

Academic assignments typically have formatting requirements. For this assignment, it is suggested that your work is double spaced and written using Times New Roman 12-point font. Submit the final draft to Waypoint as a Microsoft Word document.

Carefully review your essay before you submit and consider these questions:

  • Did you write four paragraphs, as specified in the assignment instructions? Paragraphs are typically a minimum of four sentences.
  • Was each paragraph organized to effectively cover what was asked for in the instructions?
  • Did you double check spelling, grammar, punctuation, and organization?
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long term strategic investment and capital budgeting decisions at bank of america

Real World Application Paper 2 Instructions

Focus: Strategic Planning Implications Concerning Resource Allocation and Capital Budgeting Decisions

Long-term Strategic Investment and Capital Budgeting Decisions at Bank of America

Instructions: Select 1 of the 2 techniques/concepts discussed in your Discussion Board Forum 2 thread and develop a real-world application paper. Select a company that you work for now or have worked for in the past, or a company in your community of which you have sufficient knowledge. Show how the selected technique/concept would be applied to that particular business in its strategic allocation of financial resources in the area of capital budgeting decisions. Your paper must be in current APA format and must include references from at least 7 peer-reviewed journal articles. The paper must be at least 10 pages, not including the title page and reference page.

Submit your Real World Application Paper 2 by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module 2/Week 4.

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please do not post your letters here your letters are personal and as such i want to respect that

PLEASE DO NOT POST YOUR LETTERS HERE! Your letters are personal and as such I want to respect that.

Instead, please take a moment to reflect on what you wrote and how felt about taking a stand on the issue. How did you feel starting the assignment? How do you feel now that it is almost done? What would you say to someone else that is fearful to take a stand for their beliefs?

  1. further research insight – at least one other credible source of information on the topic not used by the author (Wikipedia is not allowed).
  2. your view of the topic and justification of the view – remember, this is your view of the topic NOT your view of the author’s opinion or their solution to the issue
  3. 200 words minimum with at least one source
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wk 4 the payment time case


  1. Assignment Content

    • Purpose of Assignment
      The purpose of the assignment is to develop students’ abilities in using sample data to apply the concepts of sampling distributions and confidence intervals to make management decisions.
    • Assignment Steps
    • Resources: Microsoft Excel®
    • Review the Payment Time Case Study description below.

      Case Study Description – Payment Time Case Study

      Major consulting firms such as Accenture, Ernst & Young Consulting, and Deloitte & Touche Consulting employ statistical analysis to assess the effectiveness of the systems they design for their customers. In this case, a consulting firm has developed an electronic billing system for a Stockton, CA, trucking company. The system sends invoices electronically to each customer’s computer and allows customers to easily check and correct errors. It is hoped the new billing system will substantially reduce the amount of time it takes customers to make payments. Typical payment times—measured from the date on an invoice to the date payment is received—using the trucking company’s old billing system had been 39 days or more. This exceeded the industry standard payment time of 30 days.

      The new billing system does not automatically compute the payment time for each invoice because there is no continuing need for this information. The management consulting firm believes the new system will reduce the mean bill payment time by more than 50 percent. The mean payment time using the old billing system was approximately equal to, but no less than, 39 days. Therefore, if µ denotes the new mean payment time, the consulting firm believes that µ will be less than 19.5 days. Therefore, to assess the system’s effectiveness (whether µ < 19.5 days), the consulting firm selects a random sample of 65 invoices from the 7,823 invoices processed during the first three months of the new system’s operation. Whereas this is the first time the consulting company has installed an electronic billing system in a trucking company, the firm has installed electronic billing systems in other types of companies.

      Analysis of results from these other companies show, although the population mean payment time varies from company to company, the population standard deviation of payment times is the same for different companies and equals 4.2 days. The payment times for the 65 sample invoices have been taken and the sample mean has been calculated to be 18.10 days. If this sample can be used to establish that new billing system substantially reduces payment times, the consulting firm plans to market the system to other trucking firms.

    • Develop a 700-word Microsoft Word report including the following calculations and using the information to determine whether the new billing system has reduced the mean bill payment time:
      • Assuming the standard deviation of the payment times for all payments is 4.2 days, construct a 95% confidence interval estimate to determine whether the new billing system was effective. State the interpretation of 95% confidence interval and state whether or not the billing system was effective.
      • Using the 95% confidence interval, can we be 95% confident that µ ≤ 19.5 days?
      • Using the 99% confidence interval, can we be 99% confident that µ ≤ 19.5 days?
      • If the population mean payment time is 19.5 days, what is the probability of observing a sample mean payment time of 65 invoices less than or equal to 18.10 days?
    • Submit your assignment only as a Microsoft Word document.





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