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Fahrenheit 451

B. Written Response: Read the following article about book burning.

 

http://www.theguardian.com/books/2010/sep/10/book-burning-quran-history-nazis 

 

After a careful reading,  write a thoughtful paragraph responding to the article. (A thoughtful response might include any or all of the following: What did you learn by reading the article? Did the piece remind you of anything you had previously learned? What surprised or shocked you? What images or word choices struck you while reading? Does this article provide valuable lessons––Why or why not? What other thoughts did you have while reading the article?) 

 

Section II – Response Journal for a novel written with 3 chapters

 

Part 1 of the novel- “The Hearth and the Salamander” 

 

Written Response #1:

 

As you read the beginning of the novel, look for a short 5-10 line passage that you think describes best each of the following characters: Montag, Clarisse, and Mildred. Then, for each passage:

 

  1. Identify the page and paragraph where the passage is found. 
  2. Summarize the content of the passage. 
  3. Identify significant words that describe the character. 
  4. Explain what we learn about the character in this passage. 

 

Written Response #2

 

Copy down 10 or so lines of the text describing  the Mechanical Hound (with page(s)  where each description is given.) For follow up,  write a one paragraph response summarizing the Hound what you have learned about the hound.  To what is it being compared? Why? 

 

Written Response #3:

 

  1. Look up definitions of hearth and salamander
  2. In one paragraph, describe why you suppose the first section is called “The Hearth and the Salamander”? Find 2-3 excerpts from the text to include in your response as quotations. Highlight these excerpts in your paragraph.

 

Part 2 of the novel,  “The Sieve and the Sand” 

 

Written Response:

 

  1. Look up the definition of sieve
  2. In one paragraph, describe why you think this section is called “The Sieve and the Sand”? Use 2-3 excerpts from the text in your response. Highlight these excerpts in your paragraph. 

 

Part 3 of the novel,  “Burning Bright” 

 

Written Response: In 3-5 sentences, answer the following question: In your opinion, why is the final section of the book called “Burning Bright”? 

 

Section III – Overview Questions

 

A. Examine ways in which the novel as a whole enlarges the following features of modern society. Find 2-3 textual examples of each topic below. Then, create a T-chart, putting the topic on one side and the quote on the other. Include page number(s) with your quote. 

 

  • the fast pace of modern life 
  • emphasis on shallow entertainment; diminishment of quiet pursuits and family life 
  • violence/ diminished value for human life 
  • use of technology for sinister purposes 
  • diminished value for knowledge and education 

 

B. Written Response: In 1-2 pages, respond to the following prompt. 

 

Considering the notes you took on the above topics and the fact that Bradbury published this novel way back in 1950, some say the author was a brilliant prognosticator of the future. Do you agree? What evidence do you find in today’s world that Bradbury was correct or incorrect in predicting certain trends in society? Do you share the concerns he was expressing in the novel

 

SAMPLE FORMATTING GUIDE

 

(You may not use this example in your answer. )

 

Note that the header is LEFT-JUSTIFIED and the entire document is double-spaced with NO extra spaces between paragraphs or sections.

 

Your name

 

Ms. Creekmore   

 

English I Pre-AP

 

Montag

 

“He hung up his black beetle-colored helmet shined it; he hung his flameproof jacket neatly; he showered luxuriously, and then, whistling, hands in pockets, walked across the upper floor of the fire station and fell down the hole. At the last moment, when disaster seemed positive, he pulled his hands from his pockets and broke his fall by grasping the golden pole. He slid to a squeaking halt, the heels one inch from concrete floor downstairs” (4). [Provide a page number for each quote.]

 

This passage is about the character of Montag and his actions upon returning to the firehouse. The fact that he carefully shines his helmet and hangs both his helmet and jacket “neatly” suggests that Montag is a particular person when it comes to his personal belongings. He seems to revel in routine. However, he also seems reckless and daring as evidenced when he “fell down the hole” and only “broke his fall” at the last minute. In addition, Montag seems quite confident in himself and his abilities as evidenced by his “whistling” as he recklessly throws himself down the hole; he has complete confidence that he can save himself from the fall. 

 

[Repeat for Clarisse, Repeat for Mildred]

IG Issues, Approaches, And Opportunities For Improvement

  • Choose a subject area that requires strong IG. Some examples may be marketing, privacy and security, E-Mail & text messaging, social media, mobile device use, cloud computing. Research current issues and governance approaches.
  • Write a paper that addresses one aspect of IG as it relates to your subject.

 

Include the following content:

 

  • Background of the specific subject area
  • Current issues
  • Current approaches
  • Suggestions for improvement

 

Consider:

 

  • Impacts to specific industries
  • Impacts to specific organizations
  • Minimum word count =3000 (12 double-spaced pages of content)
  • Minimum cited references = 5
  • Paper must be fully formatted according to APA style with header, title page, abstract, in-text citations, and final reference

Evidence-Based Individual Interventions

Review the video, Introduction to Motivational Interviewing, linked in Resources. Each scenario provides examples of how a motivational interviewing approach opens the dialogue for change. Create a scenario for short dialog that might happen between a counselor and client with at least a moderate substance use disorder.  Note – If you are an MFCT learner, your scenario will include the identified client with a substance use disorder presenting with a partner or family member. •Begin by presenting an event has precipitated them to present for treatment. •Script how clients describe their ambivalence toward change and how the counselor might respond. •Be certain to include a two-sided reflection.

 
 
 

Introduction to Change Management

1) Heading: Introduction to Change Management: This part will cover what is change management, its effects, merits and demerits in context with the Organizational management. Change management is always perceived as a failed attempt to survive than being shown in a positive light. But if planned strategically covering all the corners inciting failure, then, can lead to the successful implementation of it with a thorough understanding of its requirement as predicted. The idea behind the change is explained here. I will use the textbook reference from Palmer, Dunford, and Akin (2016).

 

 

 

2) Heading: Chosen approach of change: I will project my experience as a change manager by using the reference from O Connors(1993) article to support it. Also, share some light on how did I and my team manage the resistance by being an effective manager. An effective change manager always ideates and then implements its change execution strategy based on the then situation of the organization and overall environmental pressures leading towards it. Different approaches to change are required at different stages to manage it. 

 

 

 

3) Heading: Response to change: As an end receiver of change, I will draft the key experiences by analyzing my own experiences and using the reference from Popa (2017), article. Responses to change vary between employees and staff. The narration of change and its interpretation plays a vital role in responding to change with a positive or negative outlook.

 

 

 

4) Heading: Communicating change: I would like to take the case study of boosting factory yields from Ch 12. for relating my ideas and implications defining my act in the future.

 

 

 

5) Heading: Managing Unanticipated Outcomes: While accounting my experience I would like to answer the managing and handling of unanticipated outcomes.

 

 

 

6) Heading: Change management competencies: from Ch 12. can prove to be helpful as a manager. It emphasizes on the skillset of a manager while acting as the initiator of change and what all aspects should be considered for managing the change. 

 

 

 

7) Heading: Key learnings and applications: I would like to add a quiet approach to leadership (Badaracco, 2001) and point out the hidden influencers (Duan et.al, 2014) to sustain the administered change.

 

 

 

8) Heading: Summary and Conclusion: Inference and conclusions based on the analysis and presentation of a case study. Also an overall understanding of identifying the change management need and its overall effect aligned with its responses to change instigated by the environmental factors and internal factors.

 

 

 

presentation::

 

 In addition to your presentations report, please prepare a professional PowerPoint presentation summarizing your findings for cla. The presentation will consist of your major findings, analysis, and recommendations in a concise presentation of 18 slides (minimum). You should use content from your CLA2 report as material for your PowerPoint presentation. In addition, you should include learning outcomes from all your major assignments. This would include PA1, CLA1, PA2, and of course, CLA2 (unless otherwise specified by your Professor). An agenda, executive summary, and references slides should also be included. Please keep in mind that the university is moving towards a more digital footprint for our students. 

Provide a synopsis of the resource, and identify the purpose of the technology.

 In airports and mass transit systems around the world, nations are now using new technologies to study the behavior of traveling passengers. Security personnel typically review cameras and monitor the behavior patterns of people to include body language, facial expressions, and erratic behavior. Several software applications and advanced biometric applications are currently being field tested or used in various environments. Some of this technology can detect heart rate, breathing, eye movement, body temperature, etc 

 

 

 Utilizing the Waldorf Online Library, search for and select a resource such as an article, white paper, or research study that discusses new or emerging behavioral profiling technology or technology used to collect physiological data as a homeland security measure. The resource you choose for this article critique must come from the Waldorf Online Library. Ensure the resource is no more than 5 years old. 

 

 

 Provide a synopsis of the resource, and identify the purpose of the technology. What aspects of behavioral profiling technology are discussed? Is the technology experimental or mainstream? Explain the application of the technology as a tool in homeland security efforts. What is the expected return on investment (ROI) of the technology? What are the strengths and weaknesses of the technology? Does the author support profiling travelers? Do you agree or disagree with the author’s opinion? What recommendations would you offer to enhance or replace the technology to increase ROI and effectiveness? 

 Your article critique must be at least two pages in length, not counting the title and references pages. It should present an insightful and thorough analysis and be supported with strong evidence. 

 In addition to the source you choose for the article critique, you must use at least two additional sources in your analysis. All sources used must be properly cited. Your article critique, including all references, must be formatted in APA style.

Reference:   Baggett, R. K., Foster, C. S., & Simpkins, B. K. (Eds.). (2017). Homeland security technologies for the 21st century. Santa Barbara, CA: Praeger. 

 

www.waldorfuniversity.com library

 

 
 
 

Scholarly Activity Summary

This document describes the scholarly activity elements that should be included in a five paragraph summary. You may use this resource to help guide the preparation of the Scholarly Activities assignment, due in Topic 10. 

 

Overview 

 

This section consists of a single paragraph that succinctly describes the scholarly activity that you attended/participated in, the target market for the activity, and the benefit of the activity to you. 

 

Problem 

 

This section consists of either a short narrative or a list of bullet points that concisely identifies the problems the scholarly activity is designed to solve. Educate: What is the current state of the activity topic? Explain why this is a problem, and for whom is it a problem? Inspire: What could a nurse achieve by participating in the scholarly activity? Use declarative sentences with simple words to communicate each point. Less is more. 

 

Solution 

 

This section consists of either a short paragraph or a list of bullet points that concisely describes the solution to a proposed practice problem that the scholarly activity addressed and how it addresses the problem outlined in the previous section. 

 

Opportunity 

 

This section consists of short paragraphs that define the opportunity that the scholarly activity is designed to capture. It is important to cover the objectives and goals that were met. How will attending/participating in this scholarly activity help you grow as a nurse? 

 

Program Competencies Addressed

 

This section consists of a list of program competencies that were addressed in this scholarly activity. Please use the list from the ISP.

The Financials

This week’s discussion is worth 90 points and it is part of your Course Project. 

 

Before you get started on this exercise, you will need the textbook (Chapter 16 – The Financials), the Business Plan Financials Guide and Excel document, and the NAB Company Portfolio.

 

This Assignment has two sections: The Excel document and the written portion of the financials (sources and use of funds, plan assumption, and break-even analysis) as described below.

 

Section I: The Business Plan financials (Excel document)

 

1. Using your NAB Company Portfolio and the first year of your business plan for the company, you will complete all the worksheets in the Excel document in order, so that you can complete the Income Statement, Cash Flow Projections, and Balance Sheet sections from the Business Plan Financials spreadsheet

 

Notes: 

 

· The setup and marketing worksheet should already be completed from Assignment 2.

 

· Use the instructions provided in the Business Plan Financials Guide to help you complete this document, as well as the NAB Company Portfolio (pages 4-8).

 

· To submit: Attach the completed Excel worksheet to the discussion thread (click on the Add Content button under the Post button to access the attachment option when you are ready to submit, attach your document and then click submit) 

 

Section II: Financial section(s) of the business plan (compose as a Word document and paste in the discussion window) 

 

You will have 3 headings as outlined below:

 

1. Sources and use of funds: Outline the funds you have currently (see portfolio pages 4 and 8) and the ones you intend to raise (you need to raise funds per the portfolio page 4). Explain how you plan to use the funds (a clear plan for how you will use the money).

 

Before addressing this section please review:

 

· Sources and Use of Funds section on page 312 of your textbook-Sample plan on page 325 for an idea on how to address this section.

 

2. Plan assumptions: The Financial plan must be based on decisions and facts. Investors want to know if this plan is realistic. In this section you will outline your plan assumptions.
Before addressing this section please review: 

 

· The setup and assumptions sheet in your Excel document

 

· Sample plan in your textbook page 326

 

· Assumption sheet in your textbook page 313

 

· Article about the 5 key assumptions of your business plan. https://www.thebalancesmb.com/question-key-assumptions-in-your-business-plan-1200853

 

3. Break-even analysis: The break-even point is the point at which you make enough money in revenue to pay your expenses, but no profit (or loss). In this section, clarify what the break-even number is for year one (average). You will extract this information from the Break-even tab in the Excel document.

 

Before addressing this section please review:

 

· Page 314 in the textbook, which covers the break-even analysis.

 

· The BrkEvn (Break-Even) worksheet in your Excel document. You would have calculated this there.

 

Notes: 

 

· You will use the Excel document in Assignment 3 and 4

 

· You will use the written portion of your Financials in Assignment 4. 

Describe how you would start this incident off correctly by properly protecting and securing the evidence on the laptop.

You have been asked by management to secure the laptop computer of an individual who was just dismissed from the company under unfavorable circumstances. Describe how you would start this incident off correctly by properly protecting and securing the evidence on the laptop.

Incident Handlers

Search “scholar.google.com”. Discuss how organizations have faced the challenges that incident handlers are challenged with in identifying incidents when resources have been moved to a cloud environment.

 

Requirement: Initial post for 300 words in APA format with citations and references must and also need 500 words response in APA format with citations and references must

Malware Variant

Using a Web browser, perform some research on a newer malware variant that has been reported by a major malware containment vendor. Using a search engine, go to the vendor’s Web site; this could be Symantec, McAfee, or any of their competitors. Visit one malware prevention software vendor. Search for the newest malware variants and pick one. Note its name and try

to understand how it works. Now look for information about that same malware from at least one other vendor. Were you able to see this malware at both vendors? If so, are there any differences in how they are reported between the two vendors?

 

Requirement: Need 350 words minimum in APA format with citations and references must.

 
 
 
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