...Associate Level Material Appendix F Reading Strategies Worksheet Identify two reading goals, one short-term and one long-term. • Long-term reading goal: To better comprehend the material I am reading so I can apply it better. • Short-term reading goal: Concentrate on and digest the reading material better. Write a 100- to 150-word response to each of the following questions: • How do you currently approach the weekly readings in the course? Currently, I approach weekly course reading material in a fairly unconventional way. My weekdays are usually incredibly hectic between my job of working with my clients and my day to day personal life with my children, so finding any quality reading time is hard during the day time hours. I generally have all reading material downloaded to my laptop in advance as we all should so I can get in a bit of reading time during my break time and my clients nap time. The problem with this is, even though it is quiet and my break time, there is still quite a bit of activity going on around me having to deal with small odds and ends, breaking any concentration I have and understanding of the text. I do get a small amount of time in peace when I get home and right before the kids get home after school in which I use to get in some reading and study time. This time is definitely quality time as my concentration is at its greatest and I can get something done. The night hours, usually after dinner, is where things have been really...
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...Associate Level Material Appendix F Ticket Sales Living in or near a metropolitan area has some advantages. Entertainment opportunities are almost endless in a major city. Events occur almost every night, from sporting events to the symphony. Tickets to these events are not available long and can often be modeled by quadratic equations. Application Practice Answer the following questions. Use Equation Editor to write mathematical expressions and equations. First, save this file to your hard drive by selecting Save As from the File menu. Click the white space below each question to maintain proper formatting. 1. Suppose you are an event coordinator for a large performance theater. One of the hottest new Broadway musicals has started to tour and your city is the first stop on the tour. You need to supply information about projected ticket sales to the box office manager. The box office manager uses this information to anticipate staffing needs until the tickets sell out. You provide the manager with a quadratic equation that models the expected number of ticket sales for each day x. ( is the day tickets go on sale). a. Does the graph of this equation open up or down? How did you determine this? The graph (parabola) opens downwards. This is because the leading coefficient, that is a is negative. b. Describe what happens to the tickets sales as time passes. The ticket sales increase with each day and peak on the...
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...Week 4 US101 Assignment F (Modified) Reading Strategies Worksheet A4.7 Appendix F (Modified) Continue to develop new writing skills, eliminate bad habits, and enhance your academic writing skills. Your grading will include whether or not you have included all the resources available, writing clear, concise, and complete sentences, using proper spelling, grammar, elimination of contractions, and using a capital “I” instead of lower case “i” when referring to yourself. (See grading rubric in the Course Materials Forum). The assignment has two parts make sure you complete both parts. A University requirement is that you post your Certificate of Originality with every assignment that you post to the Assignment Link for this and all courses. Part 1 - Reading Strategies Worksheet Identify two reading goals, one short-term and one long-term below: • Long-term reading goal: I really want to enjoy reading, and not lose track. • Short-term reading goal: The ability to understand what I am reading. Write a 100- to 150-word response to each of the following questions: • How do you currently approach the weekly readings in the course? I print out, and typically start my readings on Monday, and then finish by Wednesday. I always start out by going to a quiet, clean room in my house so I can focus without all the interruptions. Most of my readings I write word for word on to a separate sheet of paper, this helps me to absorb the information, but it...
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...Associate Level Material Appendix F Reading Strategies Worksheet Identify two reading goals, one short-term and one long-term. • Long-term reading goal: • Short-term reading goal: Write a 100- to 150-word response to each of the following questions: • How do you currently approach the weekly readings in the course? After I have completed alI my assignments and discussions for the current week I give myself one day break, then I go ahead and look on to see the reading for the following week. I download the excerpt that is needed for my readings onto my desktop (so thy can be easily assessable). I skim through the chapter first before I actually start reading to get a better understanding of what I will be learning. Then I start reading the whole chapter, taking notes and highlighting after each section that I read. I take notes on all things I think may be important, or things I think may be on an assignment or discussion question. I also highlight what I think are important points, and definitions of all key terms in the chapter. I also write down anything that I do not fully understand, so that I can research it further, either in the book, in a dictionary/thesaurus, or on the internet until I do fully understand. The note taking and highlighting is the main things that I do to help me with my reading and assignments • How might you incorporate three of the suggestions covered this week into your study time? One suggestion I could use...
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...University of Phoenix Material Appendix F Part I Define the following terms: Term Definition White privilege Is a way of conceptualizing racial inequalities that focuses as much on the advantages that white people accrue from society as on the disadvantages that people of color experience. Racial profiling Refers to the use of an individual’s race or ethnicity by law enforcement personnel as a key factor in deciding whether to engage in enforcement. Racism Is generally defined as actions, practices, or beliefs that reflect the racial worldview: the ideology that humans are divided into separate and exclusive biological entities. Reverse discrimination The unfair treatment of members of majority groups resulting from preferential policies, as in college admissions or employment, intended to remedy earlier discrimination against minorities. Part II Complete the following using the MySocLab Social Explorer Map: Income Inequality by Race located on your student website: • Select 1 racial group from the list below: o African American o Asian American o Arab American o Hispanic American/Latino o White/Caucasian • Write a 250- to 350-word summary of the economic, social, and political standings of that group. Use additional resources if necessary, from the University Library or your textbooks. In the last century and a half, Asian immigrants and Asian Americans who have fought for various rights in the United States have sometimes succeeded and...
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...University of Phoenix Material Appendix F Part I Define the following terms: |Term |Definition | |White privilege |White privilege is a set of advantages and/or immunities that white people benefit from on a daily | | |basis beyond those common to all others. White privilege can exist without white people's conscious | | |knowledge of its presence and it helps to maintain the racial hierarchy in this country. | | | | |Racial profiling |Racial profiling is the use of race, ethnicity, religion, or national origin by law enforcement | | |agents as a factor in deciding who to investigate, arrest, or detain, except where these | | |characteristics are part of a specific suspect description. It is a degrading practice and continues | | |largely unchecked, violating the human and civil rights of those targeted | |Racism |Racism is usually defined as views, practices and actions reflecting the belief that humanity is | | |divided into distinct biological groups called races...
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...Associate Level Material Appendix F Academic Honesty Articles Worksheet Resource: University Library Find at least two articles on the subject of academic honesty in the University Library. Complete the chart below. | Article 1 | Article 2 | What keyword search did you use to find the article? | Academic Honesty | Academic Honesty | In which database did you locate the article? | Ebscohost | Proquest | What is the title of the article? | Honesty and Heroes: A Positive Psychology View of Heroism and Academic Honesty. | Faculty perceptions regarding the extent to which the online course environment affects academic honesty | Who is the author or authors? | Sara Staats | Kathleen A Patnaude | When was the article published? | July 2008 | 2008 | Was the article peer reviewed? | Yes | Yes | Outline three major points the author made in the article. | Feelings of guilt, laziness, and hopelessness are directly correlated with academic dishonesty. | Online environment learning is easier method for students to cheat; Students are aware of the access to free papers and assignments; students will pay fees to access papers. | What did the author conclude in the article? What were the findings? | Heroism correlates positively with feelings of guilt and bad behavior that leads to dishonesty | It is essentials to find remedies to help eliminate the temptation to cheat (online students). | How does this article apply to your work as a student? | It shows how...
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...Associate Level Material Appendix F Academic Honesty Articles Worksheet Resource: University Library Find at least two articles on the subject of academic honesty in the University Library. Complete the chart below. Article 1 Article 2 What keyword search did you use to find the article? Academic honesty Academic honesty In which database did you locate the article? Academic Education What is the title of the article? Honesty and Heroes: A Positive View of Heroism and Academic Honesty A best Practice Protocol for Handling Academic Honesty in Adult Students Who is the author or authors? Sara Staats Julie M. Hupp Anna M. Hagley Stephen Gambescia When was the article published? July 2008 Winter 2007 Was the article peer reviewed? No No Outline three major points the author made in the article. • Academic honesty is rare but possible • Academic misconduct is common, and is made out not to be a big deal among students. • Students who practice academic honesty should be considered everyday heroes. • Academic honesty should be expressed in a teacher’s policy and procedures and should be stated and made sure everyone understands. • How to set up protocol in case of academic dishonesty • What steps to take in case of academic dishonesty What did the author conclude in the article? What were the findings? If students would be increasing courageous, honest and empathetic, we would be more likely to have academic honesty. Their findings...
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...Associate Level Material Appendix F Reading Strategies Worksheet Identify two reading goals, one short-term and one long-term. * Long-term reading goal: Long term would be reading a book that would take you You some a little bit of time it would be a very thick booing. Short-term reading goal: Short term would be reading a small book or maybe a magazine. Reading something that wouldn’t take but of your time. Write a 100- to 150-word response to each of the following questions: * How do you currently approach the weekly readings in the course? The way I approach the weekly reading is I will look the chapter over write down all the headlines in the chapter. Then once I have read the assignment for the week I would go back and reread the article with taking down notes. I would write down things that I feel maybe important and will help me better understand the material later on in my course. How might you incorporate of the suggestions covered this week into your study time? Well I have learned to identify information better that is important and identifying information that isn’t. Also I have learned to prepare to read that I will now do before I read an article. I think after reading this chapter I have learned to concentrate better while reading. How might this plan help you accomplish your reading goals? I think with these steps that I have learned this week will help me have better study habits. This chapter has helped me take better...
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...Associate Level Material Appendix F Reading Strategies Worksheet Identify two reading goals, one short-term and one long-term. * Long-term reading goal: I want to learn how to take better notes Short-term reading goal: learning how to only take the notes I need from the chapter Write a 100- to 150-word response to each of the following questions: * How do you currently approach the weekly readings in the course? * * I start by making sure I have reviewed the chapter or chapters for the current week. I have already skimmed through the chapter the week before and started taking mini notes. The week I am supposed to read that chapter I actually go to the chapter and elaborate on mini notes and continue to take notes and make sure I review the vocabulary. When I take notes I actually have a notebook by my computer and take notes that way then type them in my online notebook. I use a pen to mark important things in my notebook and in my online notebook I highlight them. How might you incorporate three of the suggestions covered this week into your study time? The three suggestions I will incorporate in my study is…1. Read in a block time with short breaks in between. Reading in small blocks throughout the day, increasing my comprehension; and understanding to reading better, and allowing it to just flow 2.Set a reading goal, By setting a reading goal that is realistic increases my ability to read more on a daily bases and learn more words...
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...Associate Level Material Appendix F Research Plan As part of your Research Plan, you must draft a research question for your research paper. A research question, which is more specific and focused than a general topic, is the question that you will answer in your paper. For example, if your general area of interest is Social Security, a potential research question might ask, “How might low-income families save more money under a reformed Social Security plan that includes personal retirement accounts?” As you develop a research question, keep in mind that you will research sources with both supporting and differing viewpoints. Do not select a narrow or one-sided issue that will limit your research; instead, develop a research question that lends itself to further exploration and debate. |What is your topic or area of interest? |Technology | | | | | | | | | | |In what ways is this topic appropriate for a persuasive essay? |Because there are many people in our society that are against | | ...
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...University of Phoenix Material Appendix F Part I Define the following terms: |Term |Definition | |White privilege | | | |Rights or immunities granted as a particular benefit or favor for being | | |White | | || | |Racial profiling |Any arbitrary police initiated action based on race, ethnicity, or natural origin rather than a | | |person’s behavior | |Racism |The assertion that people of one race are less worthy than or even biologically inferior to others. | |Reverse discrimination |Actions that cause better qualified White men to be passed over for women and minority men | Part II Complete the following using the MySocLab Social Explorer Map: Income Inequality by Race located on your student website: • Select 1 racial group from the list below: X African American ...
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...Part I Define the following terms: Term Definition White privilege rights or immunities granted as a particular benefit or favor for being White Racial profiling any arbitrary police-initiated action based on race, ethnicity, or natural origin rather than a person’s behavior Racism The belief that all members of each race possess characteristics or abilities specific to that race Reverse discrimination actions that cause better-qualified White men to be passed over for women and minority men Part II Complete the following using the MySocLab Social Explorer Map: Income Inequality by Race located on your student website: · Select 1 racial group from the list below: o African American o Asian American o Arab American o Hispanic American/Latino o White/Caucasian · Write a 250- to 350-word summary of the economic, social, and political standings of that group. Use additional resources if necessary, from the University Library or your textbooks. Even though all Americans have experiences hardship since the economic slowdown, African Americans have suffered greatly from this situation. The average income of African Americans has declined by 1.3 percent since 2000. Along with the decrease in income, the unemployment rate of African Americans has increased. African Americans also have higher rates of poverty and slower growing rates of employment than other minority groups. The political standing of African Americans is very interesting....
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...Appendix A Communication Style worksheet Summarizing the resources by e-mail: Hi Friend, I have just enrolled at the University of Phoenix on-line program and I am very excited. UOP provides great services and resources. Some of the resources they offer are Student Text Resource, Associate Level Writing Style Handbook, Toolwire Learnscape Student Resource and Transcript, Center for Mathematics Excellence (CME), Center for Writing Excellence (CWE), Reference and Citation Generator, Grammar and Writing Guides, Learning Toolkit and Live Math Tutoring. This is my first on-line course and I was blown away with the fact they offered a three weeks orientation to help new students to become familiar with the University’s on-line program. I like the fact that there is a discussion board or forum where the students get a chance to intermingle with each other and discuss issues posted by the instructors. I would recommend UOP to anyone who is interested in on-line learning. I feel very excited and everyone is very friendly and helpful. You would love attending UOP on line classes. Summary Appendix A: Welcome Present and Future on-line students to University of Phoenix. The staff and auxiliary staffs are extremely helpful and friendly. This is my first my very first on-line class and I am so happy to be a part of the University of Phoenix family. Once you have decided on entering school and you contact the University of Phoenix; they are ready and willing and capable of assisting...
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...Associate Level Material Appendix F Security Manager Interview Directions Contact a security manager and conduct the interview listed in Part I (space has been provided for extra questions, should you ask any). Once the interview has been completed, answer the questions in Part II. Part I: Interview Questionnaire 1. Can you briefly describe your current position, its duties, and responsibilities? Her duties include running her department smoothly, oversee her employees, making sure everyone is up to date with security procedures, hire and discharge employees, set up training and seminars, protect the public, evaluate personnel, and make sure that all systems are working properly. 2. What is your hiring procedure like for personnel? They must go through a psychological evaluation, and a screening process. They will be asked how they would handle different procedures and given a brief description of what type of environment they will be working in. Drug screening is part of the interview also. They will have to have a background check. During the interview Samantha really likes to get to know the individual because after all, this person will be representing this company. 3. Is there any type of pre-employment screening? Yes, explained above. 4. What qualifications do you require of applicants? Must be 18 years old with no criminal convictions, high school diploma or GED, must be able to pass drug screen and background check, credit check and good driving...
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