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Explain the importance of policies and the general role they play in contemporary social problems.

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a) Explain the importance of policies and the general role they play in contemporary social problems. This should be considered as your introduction page (1-page)

b) Explain the role that policies have played in your chosen research topic (1-page, 3 citations per paragraph, and each paragraph must be about 9 to 10 sentences and no more). **Note this is where you are transitioning the reader from the general aspect of policies in (part a) to the more focused in part b relevant to your research question! Makes sense?

C) Provide five (5) policies that have been put in place to address the problem relevant to your research topic. Ensure to note the strength and weaknesses of each and provide examples as you may see fit (5 pages total /See below for a break down)

-Policy A (1 page, 3 citations per paragraph)

-Policy B (1 page, 3 citations per paragraph)

-Policy C (1 page, 3 citations per paragraph)

-Policy D (1 page, 3 citations per paragraph)

-Policy E (1 page, 3 citations per paragraph)

-Choose two of the most recent policies that you believe have been the most effective. Support your argument by comparing and contrasting and providing specific examples relevant to the contemporary topic. (2 pages, 3 citations per paragraph)

-Conclude by providing suggestions that could strengthen those policies. Or, you may suggest a new one altogether. Ensure to address the challenges that may arise and why. Last but not least, how can will your suggestions contribute to fixing the contemporary issue in the near future? (1 page, 3 citations if needed).

Create a sports shoe image to get familiar with Photoshop software.

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Module 4Sportshoe assignment

Instructions

For this assignment, you will follow a tutorial to create a sports shoe image to get familiar with Photoshop software. Please take some time to do this assignment if you are a first time user of Photoshop. You will be equipped with basic knowledge of using Photoshop to design and develop your Photoshop project which worths 30 points.

This week’s assignment is one that will take up more of your time. Please plan accordingly. If you have any questions, feel free to email me, or we can make arrangements to chat on Canvas or Zoom.

STEP 1

For this activity, please register for the free trial (Links to an external site.) of Photoshop in Adobe Creative Suites.

https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html?sdid=KKQIQ&kw=semgeneric&ttsrccat=sem-na-ccm-cons-freetrial&ttsrccat=sem-ww-di-ps-brand&skwcid=AL!3085!3!48467212338!b!!g!!photoshop%20trial&ef_id=UcjwMwAAAAiDAVGc:20140714021751:s

STEP 2

Download and follow the instructions for each part of the Shoes Assignment. Make sure to complete each part in order.

Instructions:

Part 1: Shoes Assignment

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Part 2: Shoes Assignment

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Part 3: Shoes Assignment

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Part 4: Shoes Assignment

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Part 5: Shoes Assignment

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Images:

Running shoes

Basketball shoes

Soccer shoes

Baseball shoes

When you are finished with Part 5, upload and submit your final product of the Shoes Assignment as a JPG, JPEG or PNG file.

Submit the following:

  1. A .psd file you create in Photoshop (this is the original file showing all of the different layers)
    2. A .jpg, jpeg, or png file you create in Photoshop (this is the image created from the Photoshop project)

Talk about mRNA processing in eukaryotes

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in this assignment you need to talk about mRNA processing in eukaryotes

What are the relations between enforcing misdemeanors and reduction of crime?

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Identify the key components of the Broken Windows theory. What are the basic tenets of the theory? What are the relations between enforcing misdemeanors and reduction of crime?

What kind of activities You can undertake in YOUR FIRM to develop internal and external possibilities?

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Please imagen your own firm. What kind of activities You can undertake in YOUR FIRM to develop internal and external possibilities?

What is the value of this evidence in understanding aspects of a specific case or of global cinema broadly?

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This portfolio, should include 15-20 resources, along with a brief critical analysis of approximately 750 words. The analysis should help you situate the primary materials for possible use in your forthcoming research essay. For this analysis, do not just assess materials in isolation, but address how you might use the materials to answer a research question. What is the value of this evidence in understanding aspects of a specific case or of global cinema broadly? Your portfolio should also include a full bibliography (not just URLs or other partial citations) and should represent a coherent assembly of materials, not just initial search results surrounding a particular subject or case.

Design an image that correlates to an aspect or theme related to your field of study or area of interest. 

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For this assignment, you will design an image that correlates to an aspect or theme related to your field of study or area of interest. You will be required to upload 3 files:

1. A .psd file you create in Photoshop (this is the original file showing all of the different layers)
2. A .jpg file you create in Photoshop (this is the image created from the Photoshop project)
3. A Microsoft Word file explaining your image choice, project rationale, significance, and your design process.

Step 1

Your image dimensions/size should be at least 800X600 pixels. You can go higher if you want.

Step 2

The goal of the project is to help you practice and develop your design skills and technical Photoshop skills. It is also designed to provide you with a portfolio item you can use professionally.

SUBMISSION AND GRADING

Submit the following:

  1. A .psd file you create in Photoshop (this is the original file showing all of the different layers)
    A .jpg file you create in Photoshop (this is the image created from the Photoshop project)
    3. A Microsoft Word file explaining your image choice, project rationale, significance, and your design process.

READINGS

This week’s readings and lectures will prepare you to use Photoshop.

  1. Basic design principles: (Links to an external site.)Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visual_design_elements_and_principles
  2. Design process: (Links to an external site.)Retrieved from https://stopdesign.com/archive/2003/06/02/design-process.html
  3. Intermediate Photoshop tutorial: (Links to an external site.)Retrieved from http://www.psdeluxe.com/articles/tutorials-showcase/best-photoshop-tutorials-stunning-photo-effects/
  4. Advanced Photoshop Tutorial: (Links to an external site.)Retrieved from https://speckyboy.com/photoshop-tutorials/

VIDEOS

  1. Layering: (Links to an external site.)Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4EooYoYYTQ&feature=player_embedded
  2. Blending(Links to an external site.):  (Links to an external site.)Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60Ear0ick0I&feature=player_embedded
  3. Removing Unwanted Elements: (Links to an external site.)Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcJbN8CA49c
  4. Photoshop Overview: (Links to an external site.)Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dy2d4H3VHew&feature=youtu.be

 

Identify and discuss an appropriate technique for risk assessment, planning and scheduling of the projects and portfolio in the above case study.

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Assessment Task
Crossrail Limited (CRL), established in 2001, is a company that has been set up to build the new railway that will become known as the Elizabeth line when it opens through central London. The project was approved in 2007 and estimated to cost £15.4 billion, in December 2018 it was announced that the project would require a £1.4 billion bailout. The project has encountered various Project and Portfolio Management challenges aside from cost and time overruns.
Consider that you have just been appointed as a Portfolio Management consultant-analyst at Crossrail Ltd. (CRL), reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), to conduct a strategic evaluation of its Portfolio Management to determine how these may be better managed to maintain and increase the company’s resilience and competitiveness – both now and into the future.
Whilst using the Crossrail Ltd. (CRL) as your context, you do not need to demonstrate knowledge of the approaches actually taken in this case study, but to consider what a Portfolio Manager would consider and their possible approaches to the following:
Note: Use the learning materials provided in the module as the core for your answer, supplemented by reading materials from authoritative sources (EBSCO, Google Scholar etc.), information gathered during research of Portfolio Management at the CRL business organisation and your own research more generally from the Internet.
Question 1
Critically evaluate how project and portfolio management techniques can be used to effectively plan, monitor and control the development of the railway project. Your answer should include an analysis of strategies and approaches including Project Management methodologies, financial planning and any intellectual property considerations which may need to be taken into consideration whilst planning and implementing the portfolio of work.
(2,000 words)
(40 marks)
(LO: 1, 2 & 6)
Question 2
Identify and discuss an appropriate technique for risk assessment, planning and scheduling of the projects and portfolio in the above case study. Include an assessment of key areas of risks and how you might mitigate two of the key risks identified.
(1,500 words)
(30 marks)
(LO: 4 & 5)
Question 3
Make recommendations regarding how you as a Portfolio Manager would handle the successful development of the railway project. Include an assessment of the critical personal skills and competencies needed for undertaking a project of this size and team management skills to achieve project success criteria that meet the stakeholder’s priorities.
(750 words)
(15 marks)
(LO: 3, 6)
Question 4
Big projects tend to introduce sudden changes that could be viewed as threats by employees. Reflect how you have in the past managed change within a team. Demonstrate interpersonal skills such as effective listening, negotiating, persuading and presentation in this context.
(750 words)
(15 marks)
(LO: 7)
You MUST underpin your analysis and evaluation of the key issues with appropriate and wide ranging academic research and ensure this is referenced using the AU Harvard system. You must use the AU Harvard Referencing method in your assignment.
Maximum word count: 5,000 words

Compare and contrast three sociological perspectives on society and analyse their view of crime and deviance

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Write an essay of 1500 words (+/- 10%)

Compare and contrast three sociological perspectives on society and analyse their view of crime and deviance

Guidance notes
• Select three sociological perspectives
• Give an account of each of the perspectives
• Demonstrate how the perspectives are similar (compare)
• Demonstrate how the perspectives are different (contrast)
• Be critical of the theories
• Perspectives can be used to criticise each other, use terminology such as, ‘however, whereas’
• Use the same sociological perspectives to discuss their view on role of crime and deviance
• Demonstrate how the perspectives are similar (compare) in their understanding of crime and deviance
• Demonstrate how the perspectives are different (contrast) in their understanding of crime and deviance
• Ensure that the essay is Harvard referenced
• All essays must be submitted via Turnitin before handing in1.1, 2.1

L/O Assessment Criteria Tick when achieved
1 1.1
Compare and contrast three sociological perspectives
2 2.1
Analyse one area of social life using three sociological theories
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In a 3-page reflection, talk about the meaning of your IAT test to you, and how that relates to two contemporary news stories as related in a major periodical

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In a 3-page reflection, talk about the meaning of your IAT test to you, and how that relates to two contemporary news stories as related in a major periodical (newspaper such as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal or Magazine such as The Economist, The Atlantic, The New Yorke). Use this space to also speak about how this might impact your work if you were a social worker dealing with the issue for which you took the IAT for.
The test began by showing me facial pictures of people from two races, black and white. Later, it asks me to pair the bad words with the letter E and good words with another the letter I. Then it changed to pair bad and black people with the later E and pair good and white people with the letter I. It repeated the same exercise again but switched good with black and bad with white.
I just want to say that I am very neutral when treating people. I believe every person should be treated the same despite their race or religion or anything else. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach me.
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