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The rise and fall of civilization

As we have seen throughout this class, once achieved, the persistence of civilization is not guaranteed. While some civilizations have endured for thousands of years (India, China, Japan, etc.), others have risen and fallen in the same or shorter time frames (Greece, Rome, Mesoamerica, Byzantium, etc.). Identify and explain the factors that have allowed some civilizations to thrive and those that have led to the downfall of others, using specific examples from the civilizations we are studying. Resource: Guns, Germs, and Steel Series Students will write a research paper that will be a minimum of 1500 words. The topic for this paper will be chosen by the student from two possible choices. Papers must be double-spaced and must follow MLA guidelines. This means that the papers will include parenthetical documentation for every item from an outside source, whether a direct quote or paraphrased information, as well as a Works Cited page. Students will use two outside sources in addition to the text (use of the text is optional), including a video source from the Films On Demand database (Links to an external site.) in the FSW Library. DO NOT use general encyclopedias and/or Wikipedia as a source for these assignments. I have provided an example video or video series with each topic to point you in the right direction. You are welcome to use the video(s) in the series or any other video of your choosing within the database. The student will include the word count for research papers on the upper left hand corner with the student’s name. The research papers must be submitted in MS Word format. No other format will be accepted. See class schedule for essay due dates. All assignments are due midnight of the posted due date. NO LATE PAPERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Plagiarism will not be tolerated and will result in failure of the class and may result in further disciplinary action by the college. Please see the Research Paper Rubric for additional information on grading.

Applied Behavior Analysis

Using one of the following referral case studies, develop and outline a comprehensive Functional Behavioral Assessment Report. The specific objective of your Functional Behavioral Assessment Report is to demonstrate synthesis of the course material related to FBA’s as they have been presented in the course. The FBA Report should be specifically related to only one of the following case scenarios. A third grade student in a public elementary school has been referred for behavior problems continuously for the past three months. This student is demonstrating consistently disruptive behaviors in this classroom and in other settings within the school (lunch, recess, specials, etc.). Disruptive behaviors have been termed “aggressive” and “non-compliant” by school staff. The parents of a four-year-old have asked for help in “getting control” of their child’s behavior. The child has been consistently throwing “temper tantrums” at home and out in the community. The “tantrums” have become so frequent and intense, that the child has no virtually no demands placed on him or her and is frequently left to do whatever he or she wants to do. The family has become more or less homebound for fear of experiencing the “tantrums” out in public places. Johnny is a six-year-old child with autism. His communication skills are significantly deficient and he demonstrates a wide variety of problem behaviors. Most concerning is the tendency for him to demonstrate self-injurious behavior that has recently increased in frequency and intensity. An ER visit was necessitated by a recent incident of this behavior. Some of Johnny’s more intense characteristics related to autism spectrum disorders include repetitive and ritualistic behavior patterns and an apparent need to collect and acquire a variety of specific tangible items such as Hot Wheels cars and Legos. Johnny is generally only “well behaved” when access to these items is free and frequent. A 35-year-old resident in a group home for adults with developmental disabilities has been knocking out windows in the house over the past several months. He or she has required medical attention for injuries sustained by this behavior and placement at the group home is now in jeopardy. This group home has three other residents. All residents in this group home are expected to complete various tasks around the house, participate in social interaction activities, and work two days a week at a workshop. So far, the behaviors have only been reported at the group home.

Assignment Overview This module addresses the conditions under which systems development becomes confused with a range of other organizational problems, where the results can be less-than-optimal combinations of social and technical systems. To begin with, it will be useful to review the general topic of “organizational politics” and the conditions under which political games are played in organizations. Power and Politics https://hbr.org/1970/05/power-and-politics-in-organizational-life Egeland, B. (2011). The influence of organizational culture and politics on the project. Project Management Tips. Retrieved from http://pmtips.net/influence-organizational-culture-politics-project/ Krisgsman, M. (2008, November 6). Gartner: Office politics kill IT projects. ZNet. Retrieved from http://www.zdnet.com/blog/projectfailures/gartner-office-politics-kills-it-projects/1126 Carried to extremes, organizational politics, combined with other factors, can result in what are sometimes called “death march projects.” Here are some sources describing this phenomenon. Yourdon, E. (2004). What is a death march project and why do they happen? InformIT. Retrieved from http://www.informit.com/articles/article.aspx?p=169512&seqNum=3 Yourdon, E. (2010, March 16). Death march projects in today’s hard times. Retrieved from http://www.boston-spin.org/slides/boston_spin_slides_2010_03.pdf The PPR Wiki has a discussion on this book http://c2.com/cgi/wiki?DeathMarch with a good many stories and examples. You might also want to check out the PPR Wiki on Extreme Programming In Enemy Territory http://c2.com/cgi/wiki?ExtremeProgrammingInEnemyTerritory for further discussion troubled development and how to survive it. Case Assignment Read the assigned readings, supplemented if you wish with material from the optional readings and perhaps the supplementary background as well, and even other outside reading you might find by yourself to be useful. Look at this video on best practices in Project management. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00rzg3y6hJc Then write a short paper discussing how project management practices can help reduce politics and “death march projects.” Your paper should be short (5-6 pages, not including cover sheet and references) and to the point. It is to be structured as a point/counterpoint argument, in the following manner. You are expected to: Begin this paper by stating your position on this question clearly and concisely Citing appropriate sources, present the reasons why you take this position. Be sure to make the most effective case you can. Then present the best evidence you can, again citing appropriate sources, against your position — that is, establish what counterarguments can be made to your original position. Finally, review your original position in light of the counterarguments, showing how they are inadequate to rebut your original statement. By the end of your paper, you should be able to unequivocally reaffirm your original position. Assignment Expectations Your assignment will be evaluated based on the Rubric. You will be particularly assessed on: Your ability to see what the module is all about and to structure your paper accordingly. Your informed commentary and analysis — simply repeating what your sources say does not constitute an adequate paper. Your ability to apply the professional language and terminology of systems design and analysis correctly and in context; you are expected to be familiar with this language and use it appropriately.

Write a 1500 word paper ( 3 to 5 typewritten pages) critiquing the Rule Against Hearsay and three of the major exceptions to the rule. The paper should be written in the APA style and contain a cover sheet, table of contents and a references page, none of which are part of the 1500 word count. References should include at least three reported cases. Re-read Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 (1968) then discuss the Supreme Court’s reasoning in establishing that the stop and frisk in Terry was a search; and the taking of the weapon was a seizure; and the stop and frisk amounted to an arrest; (all covered by the Fourth Amendment)and the officer did not have probable cause at that time: however, the stop and frisk, arrest and seizure were all “legal.” After discussing the Supreme Court’s reasoning on these issues relate your opinion of the entire “stop and frisk” issue. Write a 1500 word paper ( 3 to 5 typewritten pages) comparing the various types of searches utilized in the criminal justice system. The paper should also discuss the evidentiary issues that surround them and demonstrate the process of preparing the case for trial. The paper should be written in the APA style and contain a cover sheet, table of contents and a references page, none of which are part of the 1500 word count.