Why might defensiveness hinder effective communication When faced with criticism how can you respond non-defensively

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Each question to be answered in 250 words. Text book Looking Out, Looking In 15th Edition 1) Select one of your friendships (past or present) and discuss where the friendship falls in the categories: youthful vs. mature, long-term vs. short-term, relationship oriented vs. task oriented, high-disclosure vs. low-disclosure, high-obligation vs. low-obligation, and frequent contact vs. occasional contact. Give at least one example of why you selected what you did. 2) Why might defensiveness hinder effective communication? When faced with criticism how can you respond non-defensively? 3) How do you handle conflict in your life? In Chapter 12 of your textbook, there is a list of “Crazymakers”. Which ones have you found yourself using? Which one do you recognize in a friend, co-worker or significant other?

Grieg: Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 to Beethoven Symphony

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 Music Study Comparison Report

 

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Two pieces to compare for the music study report: Grieg: Peer Gynt, Suite No. 1 to Beethoven Symphony #5 first movement Identify: – The full titles of the pieces – The composers’ full names, birth and death dates, and nationalities – The years when the pieces were written and where they fall within the composers’ lifetimes. Compare: Juxtapose the two pieces using these criteria: – instrumentation – form – harmony – tempo – meter – texture – style period – text (if any) – absolute or programmatic meaning – sacred or secular orientation Evaluate: What do you perceive to be the strengths or weaknesses in each piece from an aesthetic point of view? This will involve subjective judgment on your part, but please use examples to support your opinions.

Getting to Know the Nacirema

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In this module, you had an opportunity to read Horace Miner’s essay, “Body Ritual among the Nacirema”. His essay, while older, exposes us to new cultures and exposes the difficulty found in observing and evaluating cultures and civilizations from afar. Based upon what you read in the learning module, respond to each of the following prompts. While there is no specified length requirement for this post,  Please respond to these prompts in your initial post: 1. Impression? What is one word you would use to describe your reaction to the essay? Explain why you’ve selected this word. 2. What is the central ethos of this culture? In other words, what is the defining characteristic or trait that is embraced by the Nacirema? 3. What did you learn about gender roles? 4. What is the race of the people being described? What clues or evidence lead you to your conclusion?

Responding to Funder Feedback

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For this assisgnment, consider how you might respond if your grant is approved, or if your application is rejected. With this in mind, address the following: Explain strategies and best practices you might apply if you do/do not get funded. How would you respond to funder feedback? Now, imagine that you do get funded. Please explain how you will respond to the administrative matters (i.e., reporting, managing staff, project management, etc.). Briefly describe record-keeping strategies for your project. Suggest a resource that a colleague might use to develop a record-keeping strategy for their project.

How can Aldo Leopold’s The Land Ethic help to think through the culling of feral pigs in western New South Wales

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Write a 750-word response to each. 1. How can Aldo Leopold’s ‘The Land Ethic’ help to think through the culling of feral pigs in western New South Wales? 2. Using the arguments of Thomas Nagel about the responsibilities of those in public positions, evaluate the morality of: Israel Folau (in relation to his ongoing dispute with Rugby Australia over controversial social media posts).

Current event having to do with American government and/or politics

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THIS IS A CURRENT EVENT PAPER. (Must be written in Times New Roman 12) 750 words minimum not including title page and citation page. Provide a thorough, but brief, summary of the political issue. An understanding of the issue should be developed by reading the articles uncovered during research for the assignment. The information provided in the summary will lay the foundation for you to react and respond to (analyze) the political issue. Be sure to properly cite within the text (according to MLA style) any information that you obtained from one of your sources. Citations must be provided, even for paraphrased information. Present your perspective on the political issue.

Think critically about the topic discussed in the articles and clearly express your thoughts about it in writing. Consider eight standards for critical thinking (Paul and Elder, 2103): clarity, accuracy, precision, relevance, depth, breadth, logic, and fairness. Ask questions, such as How can I validate the accuracy of my statement? How is this information relevant?

How does my conclusion address the complexities of the issue? What is another interpretation or viewpoint of the issue? Does my conclusion follow from the data and/or statements I have provided? Grading will be based on the following criteria: Critical Thinking Skills: the extent to which you have engaged in critical thinking, innovation, and inquiry of a political issue, and has demonstrated analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information related to the political issue; Communication Skills: the extent to which you have effectively expressed ideas in writing; Personal Responsibility: the ability you have to develop opinions related to a political topic, and recognize the consequences of those choices and decisions; Social Responsibility: the ability you have to demonstrate civic responsibility and engagement by developing an understanding and perspective of a political issue that affects regional, national, and potentially global communities.

Unfair Labor Practices & Bargaining and Enforcement

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Tasks Conduct an Internet search to find a current labor dispute occurring in the U.S. -Identify the parties involved in the dispute and provide the factual details of the dispute, presenting the arguments of both sides. -Describe the dispute using the vocabulary of Section 8 of the NLRA, such as unfair labor practice, strike, and collective bargaining. -Evaluate how you think the dispute will be resolved using NLRA vocabulary properly in support of your prediction. -Compare the ethical right and wrong you observe in this dispute, presenting both sides.

Political Ideology

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For the Unit 8 Assignment you will compose a 500 word essay based on your political ideology. By now, you have gained some insight regarding political ideologies and how they are applied to American government. Now, you will turn your attention to yourself by determining your own political philosophy. Many Americans claim that they belong to a certain party, or follow a certain ideology, without ever taking the time to figure out if that assessment is really accurate. For this Assignment, you will want to explain the origins of the political ideology with which you are aligned. You will then consider how this ideology impacts you, and discuss its prospects for future political success. When you consider the origins of the ideology you chose, you will want to explain when, how, and why you identify with this particular ideology. Within a 500 Word essay please include: An introduction. Were you surprised by the political ideology to which you belong? Why or why not? What are the origins of that political ideology? What are your ideology’s prospects for future political success? Do you anticipate that the percentage of adults/ registered voters aligned with the same political ideology as you are likely to increase or decrease in the near future? How might this ideological group impact political parties and elections? Support your answer(s) with information obtained from the text and at least two academic sources. A conclusion. Correct grammar and syntax APA format The Assignment should be at least 500 words, and must use and cite the text and primary documents as sources. Cite the work internally and in full reference at the end, following APA style guidelines. Citation is important to build the definitions, demonstrate your research, and to make it clear which ideas are yours and which are from the source. Check with the Writing Center for APA style tips and assistance.

Ethics and Evidence-Based Research

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Write a 1250-1500 word essay addressing each of the following points/questions. Be sure to completely answer all the questions for each bullet point. There should be three main sections, one for each bullet below. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper. Support your ideas with at least two (2) sources using citations in your essay. Make sure to cite using the APA writing style for the essay. The cover page and reference page in correct APA do not count towards the minimum word amount. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment. Part 1: Describe why ethical safeguards designed for clinical research may not be feasible or appropriate for evidence-based practice or evidence-based practice implementation projects. Part 2: Review the sectioned headed, Two Ethical Exemplars in Chapter 22 of the textbook (Melnyk and Fineout-Overholt, 2015, pages 518-519). Discuss three main ethical controversies related to implementing Evidence-Based Quality Improvement (EBQI) Initiatives. Describe how these controversies relate to the four core ethical principles. Part 3: Identify which ethical principles may be in conflict with the concept of “patients having an ethical responsibility in improving healthcare.” Discuss how these conflicts may be resolved. Assignment Expectations: Length: 1250 – 1500 words Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA format. These do not count towards the minimum word count for this assignment. Your essay must include an introduction and a conclusion. References: Use appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. A minimum of two (2) scholarly sources are required for this assignment. Rubric: This assignment uses a rubric for scoring. Please review it as part of your assignment preparation and again prior to submission to ensure you have addressed its criteria at the highest level.

Age Discrimination in Workplace

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Although there are many forms of employment discrimination, age discrimination is increasing due to the aging of the workforce and the Baby Boomer generation. Google has faced two high profile cases related to age discrimination. Read the case Age Discrimination in the Workplace: Learning from Google’s Experience In an APA-formatted paper of at least 4 pages, not including the cover page and references, discuss the following: How might leadership have contributed to a culture at Google that leads to age discrimination? Assess the suggested solutions for age discrimination on pages 8-9 of the case. What do you think is the most effective suggested solution and why? What else might employers do to proactively avoid age discrimination? Explain how employment-related discrimination of any kind is an ethical issue and how discrimination is related to corporate social responsibility. Use concepts from course materials and other research you conduct to inform your paper. Be sure to cite sources that support what you write.