Assignment 1 Position Paper

1. Public administration is an essential link between citizens and governments. With the rapid pace of globalization, the public sector is under even greater pressure to increase its capacity to deal with the new challenges and opportunities that globalization presents. The relationship of globalization and governance is multidimensional. States / countries with high levels of integration with the rest of the world tend to have better governance outcomes on the whole. Of course, the quality of governance can be directly related to the social and economic integration between states. The gross domestic product (GDP) per capita, religion, natural resources, fractionalization, and government size largely decide the outcomes.

Like globalization, governance can be conceived broadly or narrowly. How does globalization affect macroeconomic policymaking?

In this assignment, you are expected to select one (1) country and:

· Discuss a significant issue / challenge arising from globalization that has taken place in the last three to six (3-6) months.

· Critically evaluate the current policy(ies) for the issue / challenge.

· Consider possible alternatives.

· Advocate a particular policy choice and provide rationale.

Use the Internet to conduct research for this assignment. Here are two (2) resources to get you started:

· Scan the article titled, "Globalization and Governance: Definition, Variation, and Explanation" located here

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https://blackboard.strayer.edu/bbcswebdav/institution/PAD/540/1156/Week2/globalization%20and%20governance.pdf

· Review the slide show "Tips for Writing a Policy Analysis" located here

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http://www.american.edu/cas/writing/pdf/upload/Writing-a-Policy-Analysis.pdf

Write a one to two (1-2) page paper in which you:

7. Provide an introduction and context for the issue / challenge.

8. Summarize what existing literature says about the selected issue / challenge and the selected country's policies impacting the issue.

9. Suggest two (2) policy options that the selected country's government could follow in order to resolve the issue / challenge.

10. Recommend one (1) policy action based on your analysis of a set of alternatives. Provide a rationale for your recommendation.

11. Provide at least three (4) reliable, relevant, peer-reviewed references (no more than one [1] used previously), published within the last five (5) years that support the paper's claims.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

· Typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.

· Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the professor's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.

· Include a reference page. Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

· Evaluate the major concepts and theories to international relations and politics.

· Analyze the local impact of global public administration policies and relationships.

· Analyze the core controversies, theories, and rationale surrounding global public administration.

· Formulate domestic and international public policy alternatives and arguments.

· Describe how policies shift over time when applied to global public administration challenges.

· Use technology and information resources to research issues in international public administration.

· Write clearly and concisely about international public administration using proper writing mechanics.

Writing Assignment01

You were born knowing nothing about bicycles. So how do you become a competent user of bicycles? (if you can’t ride a bike, then answer how you became able make use of camels, use a car or some other means of transportation.) Explain all crucial aspects of your bicycle proficiency, drawing on frameworks and concepts from "Playing on the MotherGround" by David F. Lancy or other readings. 

Give your essay an appropriate, effective, meaningful title, and put your name, TA’s name, and section letter. Your essay should be no more than two pages; it should be double-spaced, paginated, pages stapled together, with your name on each page. Use Times New Roman, 12pt. font, 1-inch margins all around. Make sure you have proofread the paper at least twice. 

Citation format is not crucial, so long as it is complete and consistent. Source citations and references at the end do not count toward the 2-page limit. 

Attribution And Stereotypes

"Attribution and Stereotypes" Respond to the following discussion topics:

1-      According to the textbook, fundamental attribution error occurs when we focus less on the situation we are in and more on personal characteristics to describe behavior. Provide two (2) examples of the primary manner in which situational and dispositional attributions differ. Explain at least two (2) reasons why these errors in judgment may cause problems in evaluating behavior.

2-      Explain the formation of stereotypes. Next, identify the two (2) approaches that you believe would be the most effective way for society to reduce stereotypes. Provide a rationale for your response.

Clinical Psychology

Select one of the following disorders:

• Depressive disorder
• Generalized anxiety disorder
• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Create a Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation in which you compare and contrast the major approaches to clinical psychology—psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and family systems—in relation to the selected disorder. Address the following items:

• Discuss the philosophical origins of each approach.
• Identify the goals of each approach.
• Describe the techniques and strategies used by each approach.
• Explain how each approach affects the treatment strategies for your selected disorder.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of each approach, in relation to your selected disorder, based on treatment outcome research.

Include speaker notes with your presentation.

Incorporate information from at least five peer-reviewed publications.

Cite each outside source on a slide titled References.

Identity Mind Map

Create a mind map to visually represent my identity formation from adolescence to the present time. To begin your mind map, select one word that best defines your adolescence—this word will be at the center of your map. You will then branch off from this word with the feelings, behaviors, or thoughts that stemmed from this word to lead you in forming your identity. Please also include in your map words that indicate how these defining words have been impacted by your faith development.

You may be creative with this assignment by using visual indication of more or less significant words (i.e. using larger fonts, bold letters, images, etc.). This assignment may be done electronically or by hand, but if done by hand, must be scanned as a PDF file to be uploaded to the course.

Urban Geography

1. you are required to write a brief overview (300 words) of one sub-discipline of geography. Your response needs to address the following questions: 
    

• ●  What are the key focus/foci of this sub-discipline? 
   
• ●  What the key/typical questions or problems this sub-discipline tries to answer? 
   
• ●  What types of methods are used by this sub-discipline? 
   
• ●  Who uses the information generated by this sub-discipline? 
   
• ●  What is one key theories of this sub-discipline? 
   

Your response should be presented in proper English, written in paragraph style, and involve at least 3 academic sources. All sources of information need to be presented in full American Psychology Association (APA) referencing.  (300 words)

Final Project

To prepare for this Final Project Assignment:

· Review the Final Project Rubric and consider the requirements needed for the Final Project Assignment.

· Select two developmental theories and consider how they relate to the topic you chose in Week 1 and Week 7. 

For your Final Project Assignment: Write a 5- to 6-page paper (excluding the title page and references) that references at least four scholarly articles which include at least two unique articles for each theory you selected. (Note: The course text may be used as a source; however, you must have at least four additional references.) In your Final Project, include the following: DPSY 6111/8111: Themes and Theories of Developmental Psychology 

· A description of both theories you selected and why you think they are appropriate for the topic 

· A comparison of the theories related to the topic you chose 

· Take a position as to which theory provides a better understanding of the topic

· Explain whether nature, nurture, or both, were emphasized in that theory and to what extent Provide scholarly support for your position. It is strongly recommended that you include proper APA format and citations.

Final Project Topics

Choose one of the following:

· Language development

· Why toddlers have tantrums

· Learning disorders

· Academic achievement: success and/or failure

· Acculturation (manners, mores)

· Adolescent negative risk-taking behavior

· Eating disorders

· Obesity

· Dropping out of school

· Parenting style/child rearing

· Development of intimate relationships

· Group affiliations (e.g., religious, political, friendships, special interests)

· Retirement issues

· Depression in late adulthood

· Cognitive decline in late adulthood

DB 1

 Some assert that Christian history depends upon defending the historical truth of Bible stories as well as the historical truth of Jesus Christ, his life, death, and bodily resurrection. In other words, there is nothing more distinctive about "Christian history" than defending the Gospel. But how does one apply a Christian worldview to the study of history other than what is contained in the Bible? What aspects of the Christian intellectual tradition do you find particularly helpful in studying history from a Christian worldview? 

Psychology Class

Explain the differences between sexuality and gender. Then, describe the primary developmental influences differentiating the two. Use course materials and/or external research to support your discussion. 

Human Services

Discuss the concepts of advocacy, lobbying, and social movement organizations in terms of their effects on service delivery. Specifically, focus on who engages in advocacy, what types of lobbying directly results in public funding, and how social movement organizations function in their efforts to influence policy.