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Assignment 2.3: Justification Report Part 3 (Final)
Due Week 7 and worth 180 points
In Assignments 2.1 (Part 1) and 2.2 (Part 2) of the Justification Report you built up the major parts of your formal researched justification report (Problem Statement Overview of Alternatives Criteria Methods Evaluation of Alternatives Findings and Analysis and References). For Part 3 you will begin by inserting your revisions of Parts 1 and 2 based on your instructors suggestions. Then you will include a few new sections. Note: Some sections presented below are out of order so pay attention to where the section should go (for instance the Transmittal should be the second page of your report based on the provided template). It is essential that you present the final report in the correct section order.
Use the basic outline below to draft your paper. Organize your responses to each question under the following section headings:
Using the provided template from Week 7 write Part 3 to complete a single-spaced report in which you:
Note: Remember to organize the report by the section headings. The report should reflect a style and format appropriate for business; single spacing and bullet points are acceptable for formal business reports.
Your assignment must:
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
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Assignment 2: Problem SolvingDue Week 9 and worth 150 points
When faced with a problem what do you do to solve it? This assignment asks you to apply a six-step to problem solving process to a specific problem scenario. You will write a paper that presents a synthesis of your ideas about solving the problem using this systematic approach. As Voltaire said No problem can withstand the assault of sustained thinking.
Choose one (1) of the problem scenarios as a topic choice for your paper (Note: Your professor must approve your topic choice before you begin work on the assignment.)
Scenario 1: You have worked at your company for eleven (11) years. You have returned to college to earn a Bachelors degree in order to increase your chances for a promotion. You are nearly finished with your degree when a supervisors position in a competing company becomes available in another state. The start date is in two (2) weeks during your final exam period for your courses. The position offers a $15000 per year salary increase a car allowance and relocation expenses. Your former supervisor works for the company and is recommending you for the position based on your outstanding job performance; if you want the job its yours. All of the other supervisors at this level in the company have Masters degrees so you know that you would be expected to earn your Bachelors degree and continue on to a Masters degree. Your present company offers tuition reimbursement but the new company does not.
Scenario 2: Your child comes home from school with an assignment sheet for a school project. He / she is very excited about the project and begins work immediately doing research on the Internet and gathering materials. You read over the assignment sheet and notice that your child is not including all of the required items in the project and you have some ideas for how to improve the quality of the presentation. You recently read an article in a parenting magazine about the importance of a child developing responsibility for his/ her own learning. You recall the many ways in which your parents took over your school projects. You on the other hand want to encourage your childs confidence in his / her ability to complete a project independently. The next day you are at the grocery store when you see a parent of a student in your childs class. That parent has spent over $30 in supplies for the science project and is taking a day off of work to put the pieces of the project together.
Scenario 3: You have two jobsone during the week from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and one on Saturday from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm. You are taking two classesone that meets from 6:00 to 10:00 pm and one class online. You have two kidsone who plays soccer and one who is in band. You have two elderly parents who no longer drive. You have two siblingsone who lives two (2) miles away and one who lives in another state. You have two (2) papers due in your classes the same week that one (1) of your children has a soccer tournament and the other child has a band concert. You are coaching the soccer team and you are in charge of fundraising for the band. You have a goal to complete your degree in two (2) years. Your doctor tells you that your blood pressure your cholesterol and your weight are too high and recommends several medications that cost you nearly $200 per month after your insurance co-pay.
Scenario 4: You are a sales representative for a company that encourages staff to log time in the field and away from the office. You are expected to begin and end your day at the office. You notice that each day when you arrive and return another co-worker is already there and you wonder whether this person spends most of his / her time at the office. At your weekly sales meeting you are informed of your co-workers outstanding sales performance. You suspect that this co-worker is spending more time flattering the boss instead of working leads in the field and as a result is getting the best client referrals. Your own sales numbers have steadily decreased since this other sales representative was hired.
Scenario 5: Professors Choice problem scenario presented by your professor.
Scenario 6: Students Choice Problem scenario presented by you.
Review the six-step problem solving process outlined in the webtext based on the article The Problem Solving Process located at http://www.gdrc.org/decision/problem-solve.html:
Write a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you:1. Define the problem in the scenario that you have chosen.2. Analyze the problem in the scenario.3. Generate options for solving the problem in the scenario.4. Evaluate the options for solving the problem.5. Decide on the best option for solving the problem.6. Explain how you will implement the decision made and reflect on whether this option was the most effective.
The paper should follow guidelines for clear and organized writing:
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Basic Requirements:
The focus of this second essay will be on division-classification and comparison-contrast. You have two options regarding the subject matter: choose the one you want
Option #1Write a cause and effect essay discussing a historical event. Be sure to focus on either the cause or the effect of the event. Also try to focus your paper on a specific event. For example instead of writing about the Second World War you should focus on a moment in that war such as the attack on Pearl Harbor. Remember to be specific and detailed in your writing. Some things you might want to think about:
Option #2Write a comparison-contrast essay discussing the differences between two famous historical figures. Focus on specific similarities and differences. Feel free to use specific examples from different spheres of influences like music film or literature but be sure that they are analogous. Some things you might want to think about:
After you finish the essay I need to specify the thesis statement so i can send it apart.
YOU NEED TWO SOURCES AND CITE THEM
Evaluation Criteria:

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I agree that there is much more to presenting than just the use of voice. Anyone can talk but are they worth listening too? An audience needs to have more than one sense engaged. Visuals matter as well whether in the form of graphics pictures or action of the presenter. If its possible to engage smell taste or touch that can be helpful as well.
One of my college experiences that I initially dreaded but ended up enjoying was in my public speaking class. Our final grade was contingent on our studying a culture and then presenting to our classmates. We had to bring something for the class to enjoy not just get up and talk. One of my first mentors was my Japanese boss at the first credit union I worked at. I chose to present the culture of Japan and she helped me. She provided me with pen pal books from the 1940’s women’s magazines from earlier and current periods AND she made fried rice. I got to share a culture that I was interested in but even better was learning from classmates about other cultures through food pictures and experience.

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After reviewing the discussion of genre in Chapter 4 of Film: From Watching to Seeing demonstrate your understanding of one selected genre using a feature-length film.
Note: Several films are listed in Chapter 4 as emblematic of a specific genre.You are allowed to choose a film or genre not mentioned in Chapter 4 but you are strongly encouraged to email your professor to receive approval before doing so.
In 800 to 1200 words
Your paper should be organized around a thesis statement that focuses on how your chosen feature-length film both aligns with and expands upon your chosen genre. Review the Week Two sample paper which provides an example of a well-developed analysis as well as insight on composition.
The paper must be 800 to 1200 words in length (excluding title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
You must use at least two scholarly sources other than the textbook to support your claims. Refer to the ENG225 Research Guide in the Ashford University Library for guidance and to locate your sources. Cite your sources (including the feature-length film) within the text of your paper and on the reference page. For information regarding APA including samples and tutorials visit the Ashford Writing Center.
Please note that if you opt to write about the same film in your Final Film Critique applicable pieces of this assignment can be used to write that assignment. Please also note that you should reflect on and revise this assignment based on the instructors feedback before you incorporate it into the Final Film Critique.
You may chose to take advantage of the Grammarly document review service. Please view the video Grammarly Setup Instructions for guidance on using this service.
It is advised that you check your document for originality (avoiding unintentional plagiarism) by using the Turnitin program. Please view the video Using TurnItIn Through Waypoint for guidance on using the Turnitin program.
Please view the video Submitting an Assignment Through Waypoint for a step-by-step guide on uploading your assignment.
Please view the video Accessing Feedback in the Gradebook for guidance on how to review your instructors feedback when the post is graded.

Ashford 5: – Week 4 – Assignment
Interpersonal Conflict in Television
Before you complete this paper you must do the following:
Choose one television show from the list provided below:
Watch one episode of one of the above television programs and identify and describe one interpersonal conflict that was not handled effectively. Based on what you have learned in Chapters 8 and 9 of Bevan and Sole (2014) write a two-page paper explaining why the conflict was not handled effectively and describe the strategies that could have been used to resolve this conflict. Be sure to focus on one particular interpersonal conflict and not the television show as a whole. The television programs can be found in syndication weekly on air and through the links provided above.
Before you submit this paper you must do the assignment training for this paper and take the quiz.
The Interpersonal Conflict in Television paper
Before you submit your written assignment you are encouraged to reviewThe Grammarly Guide: How to Set Up & Use Grammarlytutorial set up a Grammarly account (if you have not already done so) and use Grammarly to review a rough draft of your assignment. Then carefully review all issues identified by Grammarly and revise your work as needed.
Need more help?In this class you have three tutoring services available: Paper Review Live Chat andTutor E-mail. Click on the Writing Center & Library tab in the left-navigation menu in your online course to learn more about these tutoring options and how to get help with your writing.

3 pages or full thought
What were your communication challenges at the start of class?
In what ways do you think you have progressed in your interpersonal communication abilities? What do you want to keep working on?In what ways do you think you have progressed in your small group (i.e. meetings) communication abilities? What do you want to keep working on?In what ways has your understanding of nonverbal communication improved? How aware are you of the messages you send? In what ways are you better able to decode other peoples nonverbal messages?How do you feel like your understanding of the ways that diversity affects communication (gender ethnicity etc.) has improved? Include specifics if you can.
What did you learn about interviewing and what would you like to improve for future interviews?Were your speeches well organized? Were the messages easy to follow? How could the organization have been improved?
How successful were your introductions bodies and conclusions? Again be specific with examples.How does your language voice and body language enhance or harm your presentations? Be as precise as you can and comment on all areas of your delivery. In your estimation what were the most effective aspects of your presentations?

This assignment is an After-Action Assessment. You will review your essay and the feedback you have received from your instructor. You should receive a downloaded file with comments and/or tracked changes from your instructor. If you do not please contact your instructor to receive your feedback.
For this assessment you will present a thoughtful well-researched organized evaluation of what worked what did not work why and what you have found to help you manage the opportunities for improvement that your instructor has pointed out to you. USING THE ATTACHED PDF FILE.
1. Assets:
Your instructor provided you with feedback regarding areas in which you are strong as well as a rubric that includes feedback as well. Writing in narrative style identify several strengths usingnofewerthan 75 words. (Do not include the instructions in this count.)
2. Opportunities:
Your instructor provided you with feedback regarding areas in which you arenotas strong. Writing in narrative style identify3areas of improvement on which you might work usingnofewerthan 150 wordseach. The list below is not complete but it should provide some suggestions from which to structure a lesson and homework plan.
3. Lesson and Homework Plan:
Be specific in your identification of three (3) opportunities to improve and once you have identified these opportunities suggest ways you might be able to overcome these difficulties in your writing.
You might find a YouTube video (include links) that you can watch that would clarify the item your instructor pointed out in his/her feedback. You might search for helpful websites (include links) that are useful. These may include websites that host exercises.You should haveat least 2resources foreachof the 3 lesson opportunities you select.(Minimum 50 words)
4. Progress Made/ Future Plans:
Also please include any small progresses you have made and any continued homework scheduled.
TOTAL WORDINGS MINIMUM OF 600 WORDS MLA STYLE PAPER NO PLAGIARISM MUST FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS OR THERE WILL BE A DISPUTE NO ADDITIONAL TIME WILL BE GIVEN FOR ERRORS!

Vitamin / Mineral Intake Assignment
The purpose of this assignment is to determine which vitamins and minerals you consumed in excessive amounts and which you were lacking in your diet. Which foods should you eat less or more of to meet the recommendations?
1. Write a 1 page essay (double-spaced) assessing your intake of vitamins and minerals based on the guidelines that follow. Answer all of the questions listed below.
2. Begin your essay with a brief introductory paragraph about vitamins and minerals provided by the diet. (3 points)
3. Using your original Nutrition Calc+ report from the Diet Analysis Assignment identify any vitamin or mineral for which your average daily intake was less than 75% of the RDA or DRI for that nutrient. (5 points)
a. Briefly describe the function that vitamin/ mineral plays
b. List 3 foods that are good sources of these vitamins/minerals and also have them be foods that you would eat.
c. Do not include the use of dietary supplements as a way of increasing your intake of these nutrients.
*Do this for 3 vitamins and/orminerals (Can choose all vitamins all minerals or a combination) for which your intake is below 75% of the RDA/DRI. (This section will be 3 paragraphs total one for each vitamin/mineral)
4. List any nutritional supplements you use on a regular basis (more than 3 x per week). (3 points)
a. List the dosage of each nutrient in that supplement.
b. Briefly describe your reasons for using these supplements.
c. If you do not take a supplement on a regular basis state no supplement taken
5. Identify any vitamin or mineral (dietary + supplement) for which your average daily intake was greater than 500% of the RDA or DRI for that nutrient. (4 points)
a. Include any additional amounts of these nutrients that you consumed in supplement form.
b. For each of these nutrients describe whether the total food and supplement level you consumed would possibly lead to any toxic or teratogenic (causing birth defects–if female) effects.
c. Describe any toxic or teratogenic effects of over consumption of these nutrients.
d. If none of your nutrients are above 500% you must clearly state that.

Vitamin / Mineral Intake Assignment
The purpose of this assignment is to determine which vitamins and minerals you consumed in excessive amounts and which you were lacking in your diet. Which foods should you eat less or more of to meet the recommendations?
1. Write a 1 page essay (double-spaced) assessing your intake of vitamins and minerals based on the guidelines that follow. Answer all of the questions listed below.
2. Begin your essay with a brief introductory paragraph about vitamins and minerals provided by the diet. (3 points)
3. Using your original Nutrition Calc+ report from the Diet Analysis Assignment identify any vitamin or mineral for which your average daily intake was less than 75% of the RDA or DRI for that nutrient. (5 points)
a. Briefly describe the function that vitamin/ mineral plays
b. List 3 foods that are good sources of these vitamins/minerals and also have them be foods that you would eat.
c. Do not include the use of dietary supplements as a way of increasing your intake of these nutrients.
*Do this for 3 vitamins and/orminerals (Can choose all vitamins all minerals or a combination) for which your intake is below 75% of the RDA/DRI. (This section will be 3 paragraphs total one for each vitamin/mineral)
4. List any nutritional supplements you use on a regular basis (more than 3 x per week). (3 points)
a. List the dosage of each nutrient in that supplement.
b. Briefly describe your reasons for using these supplements.
c. If you do not take a supplement on a regular basis state no supplement taken
5. Identify any vitamin or mineral (dietary + supplement) for which your average daily intake was greater than 500% of the RDA or DRI for that nutrient. (4 points)
a. Include any additional amounts of these nutrients that you consumed in supplement form.
b. For each of these nutrients describe whether the total food and supplement level you consumed would possibly lead to any toxic or teratogenic (causing birth defects–if female) effects.
c. Describe any toxic or teratogenic effects of over consumption of these nutrients.
d. If none of your nutrients are above 500% you must clearly state that.