Analyze the causes and responses to the Black Death (suggested length of 1–2 pages) by doing the following: 1.   Describe the causes of the Black Death. 2.   Explain how humans contributed to the spread of the Black Death.

 INTRODUCTION
Throughout history, societies have struggled to understand and contain the spread of highly infectious diseases. While more efficient modes of transportation allowed civilizations to be more interconnected, these advances allowed pathogens to spread beyond local communities and develop into pandemics. Two of the most devastating pandemics in history were the Black Death in the 14th century and the influenza pandemic in 1918. Both resulted in the death of millions of people and had social, economic, and political effects. 
In this task, you will examine the causes of the Black Death and the 1918 influenza pandemic. You will also analyze the role humans played in the spread of these diseases as well as the response to them.
REQUIREMENTS
Your submission must be your original work. No more than a combined total of 30% of the submission and no more than a 10% match to any one individual source can be directly quoted or closely paraphrased from sources, even if cited correctly. The similarity report that is provided when you submit your task can be used as a guide.
You must use the rubric to direct the creation of your submission because it provides detailed criteria that will be used to evaluate your work. Each requirement below may be evaluated by more than one rubric aspect. The rubric aspect titles may contain hyperlinks to relevant portions of the course.
Tasks may not be submitted as cloud links, such as links to Google Docs, Google Slides, OneDrive, etc., unless specified in the task requirements. All other submissions must be file types that are uploaded and submitted as attachments (e.g., .docx, .pdf, .ppt).
A.   Analyze the causes and responses to the Black Death (suggested length of 1–2 pages) by doing the following:
1.   Describe the causes of the Black Death.
2.   Explain how humans contributed to the spread of the Black Death.
3.   Describe the responses to the Black Death.
B.   Analyze the causes and responses to the 1918 influenza pandemic (suggested length of 1–2 pages) by doing the following:
1.   Describe the causes of the 1918 influenza pandemic.
2.   Explain how humans contributed to the spread of the influenza virus in 1918.
3.   Describe the responses to the 1918 influenza pandemic.
C.   Acknowledge sources, using in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.
D.   Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.

Accurately recording bibliographic information is essential and saves you time, as you can transfer this information to the References page of your drafted essay. Each source entry should include a brief summary of the source as well as 3-4 sentences describing how you intend to use that source to build or support your argument. Discuss how your annotated bibliography meets these criteria. (2-3 sentences)

  
Touchstone 2.2: Create an Annotated Bibliography
ASSIGNMENT: Using your research question, working thesis, and outline from Touchstone 1.2, create an annotated bibliography that provides a synopsis of your sources and an explanation of how you will use them. 
As this assignment builds on Touchstone 1.2: Write a Research Question, Thesis, and Outline, that Touchstone must be graded before you can submit your annotated bibliography.
A. Assignment Guidelines
DIRECTIONS: Refer to the list below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.
1. Annotated Bibliography
Make sure to:
? Alphabetize the entries, according to APA style.
? Include the required bibliographic information in APA format for each entry.
? Include 3-4 sentences for each entry that provide a short summary of the source and how you plan to use it to support your argument.
? Include at least seven entries in your annotated bibliography, all of which must be credible, academic sources.
? Choose your own sources, but use no more than three websites (there is no limit on the number of online journals used).
? Thoroughly check the formatting requirements for the different source types.
? Indicate the required sources (book, peer-reviewed journal, newspaper/magazine, and credible website) by including the source type in parentheses after the relevant entry.
2. Reflection
? Have you displayed a clear understanding of the research activities?
? Have you answered all reflection questions thoughtfully and included insights, observations, and/or examples in all responses?
? Are your answers included on a separate page below the main assignment?
  
B. Reflection Questions
DIRECTIONS: Below your assignment, include answers to all of the following reflection questions.
1. Accurately recording bibliographic information is essential and saves you time, as you can transfer this information to the References page of your drafted essay. Each source entry should include a brief summary of the source as well as 3-4 sentences describing how you intend to use that source to build or support your argument. Discuss how your annotated bibliography meets these criteria. (2-3 sentences)
2. Which strategies were most helpful for you when searching for credible sources? (2-3 sentences)
3. What difficulties did you face while searching for credible sources? How did you overcome these difficulties? (2-3 sentences)
D. Requirements
The following requirements must be met for your submission to be graded:
· Double-space the bibliography entries and use one-inch margins.
· Use a readable 12-point font.
· All writing must be appropriate for an academic context.
· Composition must be original and written for this assignment.
· Plagiarism of any kind is strictly prohibited.
· Submission must include your name, the name of the course, the date, and the title of your composition.
· Submission must include your reflection questions.
· Include all of the assignment components in a single file.
· Acceptable file formats include .doc and .docx.
· Your research question, thesis, and outline must be graded before your annotated bibliography will be accepted.

Explain errors and/or inconsistencies that might have affected the data. Data can naturally vary due to changes in conditions. Human error should not be included in the discussion of changes in data. Human error is not considered a root cause affecting data, but as a flaw in using the best practice when carrying out the experiment. Think of other things that might have affected your results or possible limitations of the experiment if your data looks good.

Must Include:
1. Introduction
A. Give enzyme background (where, what, how? for example, where does this reaction take place, what are enzymes, etc.).
B. Write out the catecholase reaction in equation format.
C. Explain variable being tested. What are the reactants? What is the substrate?
D. Discuss and explain catecholase and benzoquinone.
E. Discuss chelating agents.
F. Include observations leading to clear statement of hypothesis.
G. Include the independent and dependent variables.
3. Materials and Methods MUST ALSO INCLUDE POTATO PREP(shown in attachments)
A. Use the proper names of all materials and explain all materials used.
B. Make data collection protocol clear (explain what you did).
C. Justify methodology (explain how and why you did each step in enough detail so that someone else can repeat your experiment).
D. State control clearly and explain how it is a control and why is it used as a control. What do you expect to see in the control?
E. Explain relationship between color intensity and amount of reaction.
F.
Include how and why we calculate a change in absorbance.
4. Results
A.
Summarize your results.
i. Characterize and describe trends for independent variables. Make sure to include absorbance values.
5. Discussion
A.
Support or reject hypothesis and give rationale for this claim.
i. State correct cofactor (as determined by your data) and explain how this was deter-mined. Refer to the data by treatment, not Tube #.
B.
Relate control to interpretation of results.
C. Explain errors and/or inconsistencies that might have affected the data. Data can naturally vary due to changes in conditions. Human error should not be included in the discussion of changes in data. Human error is not considered a root cause affecting data, but as a flaw in using the best practice when carrying out the experiment. Think of other things that might have affected your results or possible limitations of the experiment if your data looks good.
D. Explain relationship of factor tested to amount of enzyme activity.
E. Place results in the bigger picture. Why should we care about these results?
6. Appendix
A. Include all relevant data.
B. Label graphs, tables, and figures properly. Use a descriiptive title.
C. Provide reference graphs and tables in text of results section.
D. Use the appropriate type of graph to display the data.
7. Literature Cited
A. Include the lab manual. All references other than the lab manual (and textbook if used) must have in-text citations as well.
B. Reference materials within report by paraphrasing (written in your own words).

What is the number of people who are below the poverty level with a high school diploma, but no college experience? What is the number of people who are below the poverty level with a bachelor’s degree or higher?

The U.S. CensusLinks to an external site. Bureau’s Web site has a variety of statistics and information about poverty in the United States. Go to the site at http://www.census.govLinks to an external site. and explore.
Exercise 1
From the home page of the Web site, enter Poverty in the search box. Several options will appear in a list. Scroll down until you see this option and then click on it: Poverty in the United States: 2021
Then, scroll down and click on Table A-1:
An Excel file will be downloaded. Locate the file and open it.Referring to the section of the table for 2021, scroll down until you see the heading Education Attainment.What is the number of people who are below the poverty level with a high school diploma, but no college experience?
What is the number of people who are below the poverty level with a bachelor’s degree or higher?
Does this data imply that a college education reduces the likelihood that a person’s income will fall below the poverty level?
Feel free to explore other data in the table
One reason to study public policy and policy analysis is to help evaluate what political candidates, and others who comment on policy issues, are saying about a particular problem or policy alternative. For this exercise, you will assume the role of a member of Congress.Exercise 2
Referencing data from the poverty exercise, write a 1 – 3 page opinion expressing your beliefs about how seniors age 65 and older who are receiving social security benefits may, or may not, help to keep these seniors out of poverty. Assume your colleagues in Congress should know what your position is regarding any linkage between social security and poverty.
In your written opinion, you must reference one resource supporting your position. Online or print sources are equally useful. For example, you could Google “is there a connection between social security and poverty” to find some online info. Include a quote in your written opinion from the resource you’ve chosen and be sure and list the actual reference. Don’t concern yourself with a specific type of resource citation. Just tell me what you used.
you may use paragraph-style and write it out. Paper: no cover page, 1 – 3 pages including any necessary attachments, double-spaced where appropriate, 1” margins, 12 point font, a reference page is not necessary (but see above for clarification).

How does the student enrollment process at your school, or at a school with which you are familiar, support key mandates of current ELL laws? What accommodations in accordance with the current law and best practices are made during this initial and often stressful encounter for families who do not speak English? In your response, identify where your school falls on a continuum of small to large, and describe implications of your school’s size on meeting ELL laws.

1.       How does the student enrollment process at your school, or at a school with which you are familiar, support key mandates of current ELL laws? What accommodations in accordance with the current law and best practices are made during this initial and often stressful encounter for families who do not speak English? In your response, identify where your school falls on a continuum of small to large, and describe implications of your school’s size on meeting ELL laws.
 
2.       What are specific examples of positive sociocultural influences that can impact classroom instruction? What are some negative influences? What accommodations could teachers make to embrace the positive sociocultural influences of their student population?
 
3.        As a teacher, I have had students whose cultural norms are not well supported in the American education system. It is easy to say, “well they need to change their beliefs because now they are in America.”I do not think that is realistic nor appropriate. If I were to move to another country to work, should I be expected to change my beliefs and values? Many teachers go oversees to teach – should those American teachers oversees be expected to give up their values and beliefs because they live in a different culture?
 
4.       I believe that our school district is definitely in compliance with current ELL laws and mandates.  When registering for classes, our school provides the registration packets and all paperwork in both Chuukese and Spanish. We have a small percentage of Chuukese/Micronesian students and a small portion of Hispanic students. The numbers of both populations is continuing to grow from year to year as new students are coming in and new families are moving in to town. During the initial process and paperwork, the parents or guardians will fit out registration papers that will include health information and all the generic stuff but it will also include a home language survey which gives the school a great indication as to whether the student should qualify for ELL services. After the initial process, we have several liaisons that we use to contact the families in order to help them ease in to the new school. This has been a great help as far as attendance purposes and helping to get those students to school in a timely fashion. 

A 75-year-old man with a history of hypertension, diabetes, environmental allergies, and colon polyps presents to the office with a complaint of persistent dry hacking cough that does not improve with over-the-counter treatment with antitussives and allergy medications. The man reports that he has had the cough for 3 months and is tired of the coughing spells he experiences. His medical history reveals that he started taking lisinopril 6 months before this appointment, has taken an over-the-counter allergy medication for several years, had his last colon polyps removed 6 years ago, and his blood pressure today is 145/70. Other medications include metformin XR 500 mg daily, aspirin 81 mg once daily, and loratadine 10 mg daily. The physical exam is negative for any issues other than his mild neuropathy from long-term diabetes. The cough is noted to be dry and hacking as the patient has described. The man is not in acute distress.   1. What questions would have been asked as part of the medical history? 2. What physical aspects would have been completed as part of the physical exam?    3. Based on the medical history and physical exam, what is the most likely cause of his cough? The most likely cause of this cough is the Lisinopril medication, that belongs to the angiotensin converting enzymes inhibitor( ACE) inhibitors

Cough case study
A 75-year-old man with a history of hypertension, diabetes, environmental allergies, and colon polyps presents to the office with a complaint of persistent dry hacking cough that does not improve with over-the-counter treatment with antitussives and allergy medications. The man reports that he has had the cough for 3 months and is tired of the coughing spells he experiences. His medical history reveals that he started taking lisinopril 6 months before this appointment, has taken an over-the-counter allergy medication for several years, had his last colon polyps removed 6 years ago, and his blood pressure today is 145/70. Other medications include metformin XR 500 mg daily, aspirin 81 mg once daily, and loratadine 10 mg daily. The physical exam is negative for any issues other than his mild neuropathy from long-term diabetes. The cough is noted to be dry and hacking as the patient has described. The man is not in acute distress.

1. What questions would have been asked as part of the medical history?
2. What physical aspects would have been completed as part of the physical exam?   
3. Based on the medical history and physical exam, what is the most likely cause of his cough?
The most likely cause of this cough is the Lisinopril medication, that belongs to the angiotensin converting enzymes inhibitor( ACE) inhibitors
4. What other possible diagnoses should be considered?
Other possible diagnostic are Allergies, Asthma, Common cold, Influenza (Flu), Bronchitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Post nasal drip, Lung cancer.
5.  Are there any other tests that should be completed before producing a diagnosis? Why or why not?
6.  What is the treatment for this patient, including education?
Research: (APA Assignment), Title Page, Introduction, Headings. Citation and reference page is required. 
Length: A minimum of 750 words, not including references

Citations: At least two high-level scholarly references in APA from within the last 5 years.

Expectations

APA format with intext citations,
Word count minimum of 750, not including references.
References: at least 2 high-level scholarly references within the last 5 years in APA format.
Plagiarism free.
Turnitin receipt.

Create a presentation (powerpoint) and then make a video of that presentation (screencast) that summarizes the incident and answers the following questions: Should posting fake news be considered a cybercrime? Why or why not? If so, what should the punishment be? Should steps be taken to prevent fake news? Why or why not? If so, who should be responsible for preventing it?

The publication and spread of Fake News and false information has become a major political issue as social media has gained importance in the modern internet-connected world. To explore the topic, do the following:
Research and find an example of an incident involving fake news.
Read the following article about what defines a cybercrime: https://www.britannica.com/topic/cybercrime
Cybercrime | Definition, Statistics, & Examples
Cybercrime, the use of a computer as an instrument to further illegal ends, such as committing fraud, stealing identities, or violating privacy. Cybercrime, especially through the Internet, has grown in importance as the computer has become central to commerce, entertainment, and government.
www.britannica.com
Create a presentation (powerpoint) and then make a video of that presentation (screencast) that summarizes the incident and answers the following questions:
Should posting fake news be considered a cybercrime? Why or why not? If so, what should the punishment be?
Should steps be taken to prevent fake news? Why or why not? If so, who should be responsible for preventing it?
Your presentation should be a minimum of 6 slides and should include a title slide and a references slide. Include MLA style citations with the links to your resources about the incident you choose. You must include at least one resource.
Your video needs to cover all of the required points, but be brief and concise. Aim for between 2 – 6 minutes. Upload your video to Youtube. Your post should include the link to your Youtube video.
To receive full credit for this discussion topic you must respond to the post of at least one of your classmates. Your response must contribute more to the discussion than simple agreement and be at least words in length. Ideally, you will add a fact or idea about the topic that your classmate did not mention or share a personal story about the topic. If you post early you will be able to write back to anyone who responds to your post, creating a real discussion, which is the point to this exercise.
Summary of Requirements:
Video (2-6 minutes) that relates a fake news incident and explores the topic of fake news and cybercrime. The video must be a screencast with your voice over a powerpoint presentation that you create with a minimum of 6 slides.
Presentation needs to have a title slide and a references slide with a citation for at least one resource on the fake news incident you selected on the last slide.
50 word response to classmate (This should NOT be a restating from your original post)

Describe either (a) an organizational change that was implemented (or attempted to be implemented) in the past, or (b) an organizational change that you are either currently implementing or plan to implement. That is, in this assignment, you have the opportunity to analyze either a “past change” effort or a “current or planned change” effort.

Task 1:
Write a minimum 2-page paper (single-spaced and 12 point type) that answers the questions posed below. Tie in explicit reference to our course materials as relevant to your analysis(see below attachments/reading video’s/reading articles). When doing so, italicize specific concepts or terms used and cite the readings/videos (at least 2 or more cites) or the relevant authors of the theories used. Given that I am familiar with all references(use references from videos and materials given below) from this course, you can simply put the authors’ names in parentheses to cite.
1. Describe either (a) an organizational change that was implemented (or attempted to be implemented) in the past, or (b) an organizational change that you are either currently implementing or plan to implement. That is, in this assignment, you have the opportunity to analyze either a “past change” effort or a “current or planned change” effort.  (You only need do one analysis).
If you described a “past change” effort, address the following questions. 
2.  What were the driving forces for change?
3. What were the restraining forces, i.e., those that help maintain the status quo?
4. Using Kotter’s model below, what strategies were taken (or should have been taken) to help make sure the organizational change was effective? Address each of the eight stages below with your assessment:
(a) Establishing a sense of urgency
(b) Forming a powerful guiding coalition
(c) Creating a vision
(d) Communicating the vision
(e) Empowering others to act on the vision
(f) Planning for and creating short-term wins
(g) Consolidating improvements and producing more change
(h) Institutionalizing new approaches
5. What was your assessment of the success of the organizational change effort?
If you described a “current or planned change” effort, address the following questions. 
2.  What are the driving forces for change?
3. What are the restraining forces, i.e., those that help maintain the status quo?
4. Using Kotter’s model below, what strategies are being taken (or should be taken) to help make sure the organizational change is effective? Address each of the eight stages below with your assessment:
(a) Establishing a sense of urgency
(b) Forming a powerful guiding coalition
(c) Creating a vision
(d) Communicating the vision
(e) Empowering others to act on the vision
(f) Planning for and creating short-term wins
(g) Consolidating improvements and producing more change
(h) Institutionalizing new approaches
5. What is your assessment of the likelihood of success of the organizational change effort? 
Reading Videos:

 Why Change Is So Hard

Reading Articles/video:
https://www.mindtools.com/aicks4s/the-mckinsey-7-s-framework
Reading Materials:
Please see attached files “Kotter” “MBA 621 Organizational change” files.
Task 2:
share at least THREE takeaways from the readings/videos-2 to 3 paragraphs(Please see above video/reading links/Attached  files) on organizational change 

This is a personal reflection paper outlining your strengths and weaknesses in performing a clinical write up and diagnosing disorders. Reflect on this semester, and your experiences interviewing someone.   Some guiding questions include: As a clinician what are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? When would you seek help from your supervisor or refer a client? What areas of psychopathology interest you?

Personal Reflection/Resources Paper
 
This is a personal reflection paper outlining your strengths and weaknesses in performing a clinical write up and diagnosing disorders. Reflect on this semester, and your experiences interviewing someone.
 
Some guiding questions include:
As a clinician what are your strengths?
What are your weaknesses?
When would you seek help from your supervisor or refer a client?
What areas of psychopathology interest you?
What treatment modalities interest you?
What disorders are you hesitant to work with? 
What population would you like to work with?
 
Please include in your reflection two additional resources(empirical journals, websites, further training opportunities, ect.) that you could utilize to strengthen your skill set, and learn more about performing a clinical interview, writing a clinical write up, and/or diagnosing a client. Compare and contrast the two resources, and state how it would help you strengthen your clinical skill set.
 
 
I need 3 papers APA format
 
please see how this work will be graded :

Organization

Information is very organized with well constructed paragraphs.
10 pts

Information is organized with well constructed paragraphs.
9 pts

Information is organized, but paragraphs are not well constructed.
8 pts

The information appears to be disorganized.
7 pts

The information is disorganized.
6 pts

10 pts

Quality of Information

Information clearly relates to the main topic. A very thorough reflection on the clinician’s skill set.
10 pts
 
 

Information clearly relates to the main topic. A good reflection on the clinician’s skill set.
9 pts

Information relates to the main topic. A decent reflection on the clinician’s skill set.
8 pts

Information has little to do with the topic. Little insight into the clinician’s skill set.
7 pts

Information has nothing to do with the topic, and there is no insight into the clinician’s skill set.
6 pts

Mechanics

No grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
8 pts
 

A few grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
6 pts

Numerous grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors.
6 pts

Many grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors.
5 pts

Quality of the Compare and Contrast Two Additional Resources

A very thorough compare and contrast of two resources, and a very thorough evaluation of how it would enhance the clinician’s skill set.
10 pts

There are two resources that were compared and contrasted, but it was not a thorough evaluation of how it would enhance the clinician’s skill set.
8 pts

There were two resources identified, but little evidence of a compare and contrast. Little to no evaluation of how the resources would enhance the clinician’s skill set.
7 pts

Two resources were identified, but there was no compare and contrast. Little to no evaluation of how the resources would enhance the clinician’s skill set.
6 pts

Description of criterion

The assignment was turned in on time
2 pts

How would you characterize IDEO’s human-centered innovation culture, process, and philosophy? What are the core elements? Why not start out with a survey? It would have been quicker and cheaper, and IDEO could have involved many more customers.

 
The case materials consist of two portions, a written portion (which can be found in your course pack) and an online multimedia portion (which can be accessed using the link below).
http://eproduct.hbsp.harvard.edu/eproduct/product/m_ideo/content/index.htmlLinks to an external site.
Please carefully review the case materials and answer the following questions in your case brief. All students must submit their case briefs through “Assignments” and be prepared to discuss each question in the discussion board once it is open. This is an individual assignment.

How would you characterize IDEO’s human-centered innovation culture, process, and philosophy? What are the core elements?
Why not start out with a survey? It would have been quicker and cheaper, and IDEO could have involved many more customers.
You watched the customer interview video (Chapter 3.2 in the online multimedia portion) from IDEO’s exploratory phase. What features of the interaction contributed to the team’s ability to identify relevant pain points?

Format:
Your case brief should not be more than 2 double-spaced pages (12-point font). You may include exhibits (e.g., spreadsheets, tables, flow diagrams, plots, charts) only if needed. Exhibits are optional and will not count toward the 3-page limit.