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Describe the four components of an information system.

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Describe the four components of an information system. Why is it important to consider each of them when designing and installing an information system?
Instructions:
In a formal 400-500 word essay
Your essay should include an introductory paragraph and a conclusion.
Follow APA format for structure. An APA template is attached here. Support your essay with 2 to 3 credible references beyond the course materials. Please note Wikipedia, Investopedia and similar websites are not credible academic references.

With respect to race and gender, why do some theologians believe that changing the ways people think of their gods can lead to positive change?

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Gods and Humans (HUMA 1165) – Midterm Essays

Instructions:

Answer all three questions, worth 5-pts. each (15 pts. overall). Just like with our weekly writing assignments, there are no right or wrong answers. Essays are judged on how deeply and specifically students engage with our texts and course materials in crafting original, coherent arguments. No outside reading is required. However, if you choose to include ideas from print or online sources, or our discussion forums, such work needs to be cited and in quotations marks to avoid plagiarism.

Save your essays in one document that you upload into Turnitin. Students are only able to submit one file, one time, so be sure you are satisfied before turning in your hard work. Strong essays will be approximately 2-3 double-spaced pages each.

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Midterm Essay Questions

  1. Forced to live without his loved ones, Job appeals to his God for comfort in an uncertain time. What does Job do to get closer to God? Does he succeed? Why or why not? Compare or contrast Job’s efforts to other people’s struggles for the comforts of community that we’ve discussed in this course.
  2. With respect to race and gender, why do some theologians believe that changing the ways people think of their gods can lead to positive change? And, how can simple, everyday actions help change the ways people think of their gods?
  3. In both Buddhism and Islam, we see examples of kindness to strangers. According to some theologians, how can such acts of compassion change the way we see the world? And, how can changes in the way we see the world lead to more acts of compassion?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summarize and compare the usefulness of the SDS information and the compatibility chart.

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For this assignment, you will compose an essay about the concept of chemical incompatibility including practical information involving two common chemical products.
Choose bleach (a base) and another household chemical product that is an acid and review the product labels. You can access product labels and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information on the Internet.
Record each product’s chemical formulation.
Review Section 7 of the product SDS and summarize that information as it relates to the chemical incompatibility and storage of the bleach and the other product that you chose.
Next, you will use the U.S. EPA Chemical Mixing Compatibility Chart and comment on any chemical incompatibilities associated with the product/chemical(s) that you selected. Include such information as the chemical reactions that could occur if the two products somehow became mixed with one another during an emergency response incident. Also, identify how the chemical properties, uses, and other unique hazards of these two products can affect the tasks and safety of first responders (environmental health and safety/fire service professionals) to an emergency response incident. The chart is attached. scrolling down to page 18. There, you will find a description of the chart and the chart itself on pp. 20-21. Although the rest of the document does not require reading, you will also need to refer to Appendix 1 found on pp. 28-61 to assist you with this portion of the assignment.
Summarize and compare the usefulness of the SDS information and the compatibility chart. Were the two references in agreement, or did you find that the information was contradictory? Include a discussion on how you intend to use chemical incompatibility information to keep your workplace or home safe.Your response must be at least one page in length. You are required to cite the SDS and the U.S. EPA Chemical Mixing Compatibility Chart in your response.

Evaluate why the management processes utilized by Sony were insufficient to ensure good cybersecurity governance;

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2.1. Question 1 (from unit1 video transcripts and Sony case study)

Unit 1 focused on various leadership roles and their respective responsibilities in implementing an effective cybersecurity governance plan. Consider the leadership roles in Sony and their responsibilities in implementing the organization’s cybersecurity strategy:

  • Drawing on your learnings from this module, explain the organization’s governing structure, and its approach to cybersecurity (as detailed in its policies and, where possible, observed in practice). If you are focusing on Sony, you may extrapolate the formal roles from the data available (in the case study and from your own research) and contrast this with what was observed.
  • Based on your substantiation above, recommend changes that should be implemented and, if applicable, propose a new cybersecurity leadership plan that addresses its shortcomings.

(Approx. 300 words)

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2.2. Question 2 (from unit 2 notes and Sony case study)

Unit 2 of this module described the management processes organizations should consider when developing a cybersecurity governance plan. Identify the steps Sony is taking to implement the management processes discussed in the Unit 2 notes, and address the following:

  • Evaluate why the management processes utilized by Sony were insufficient to ensure good cybersecurity governance; and
  • Based on your substantiation above, recommend management processes that would have addressed Sony’s shortcomings in implementing a cybersecurity governance plan and should be adhered to going forward.

(Approx. 250 words)

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 2.3. Question 3 (from unit 3 notes and Sony case study)

Unit 3 focuses on the importance of keeping an organization’s cybersecurity awareness updated. To do so, the notes described the types of security awareness training that are available and the topics that should ideally be included in training programs. In your answer, address the following:

  • If relevant, identify any cybersecurity awareness programs or practices utilized by Sony, and evaluate whether they sufficiently cover the recommended topics mentioned in the Unit 3 notes.
  • Based on your substantiation above, provide an outline of a cybersecurity awareness program you would suggest for Sony.

Your outline of the training program should cover the following four aspects:

  1. The type of security awareness training (classroom or online);
  2. The topics included in the training program;
  3. The target audience; and
  4. The roles and responsibilities of those responsible for executing the training program.

Each aspect should be accompanied by reasons for your choices based on the organization’s context and needs.

How have human activities changed your biome over time?

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Think about the ecological biome where you currently live or grew up. Would you classify it as temperate forest, temperate grassland, or another biome? What are the dominant types of vegetation and animal species that live there? How have human activities changed your biome over time?

Write a letter from Gatsby to Daisy persuading her to leave Tom for him 

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The Great Gatsby – Writing A LetterNow that you have reached the midway point of The Great Gatsby, you have spent some time talking and thinking about the main characters, including their motivations, characteristics, and their importance to the plot. You should have, at this point, a strong understanding of the characters, their attitudes, and the things that motivate them.
To show this knowledge, for this assignment, you are going to use your creativity and what you know about each character to write a character letter.
Your Task:

Your assignment is to write one of the following letters:

  1. from Gatsby to Daisy persuading her to leave Tom for him
  2. from Nick to Gatsby persuading him to give up his hopes for a relationship with Daisy
  3. from Jordan to Nick persuading him to pursue his relationship with her
  4. from Myrtle to Tom persuading him to leave Daisy for her

Since this assignment is in letter format, you may, and are actually encouraged to, use informal language such as first person perspective to capture the character’s thoughts and feelings.
Please be as creative as you can. As well, in your letter, please include the following:

  • The letter should be 1 – 1.5 pages in length
  • Reference specific events or characters from the novel at least three (3) times
  • Show your knowledge of the novel, its plot, and its characters
    PREWRITING 

Choose which of the letters you think you would like to write. Think about the character who is doing the writing (the character you must pretend to be as you write the letter). Now think about the person to whom you are writing. Jot down a list of three or four things that would be most likely to persuade that person to do what you want him/her to do.

Which of those things would make your best argument (would be most likely to persuade the person)? Put a star next to that one. Number the remaining items on your list from most persuasive to least persuasive.

DRAFTING 

Begin your composition in a letter format. Use the introductory paragraph to introduce the idea you wish to convey in your letter. In the body of your letter, write one paragraph for each of your persuasive arguments.

Some people prefer to write from the least persuasive to the most persuasive arguments. Others prefer to begin with the most persuasive argument and then work from the least persuasive to the second most persuasive arguments. How do you decide which to do? Consider your arguments and your audience. What do you think will work best in your particular situation? After careful consideration, write your paper with the organization you think best suits your situation.

Your closing paragraph could be done in a number of ways. You might give your final thoughts or make a final pitch or plea. You could end either firmly or with a more mellow tone. If your entire letter has been firm, consider whether you should keep that tone or write a few lines in a more mellow tone. The way you will close your letter will depend entirely on you and the impression with which you want to leave your reader.

PROMPT 

When you finish the rough draft of your paper, ask a student who sits near you to read it.

After reading your rough draft, he/she should tell you what he/she liked best about your work, which parts were difficult to understand, and ways in which your work could be improved. Reread your paper considering your critic’s comments, and make the corrections you think are necessary, and then do a final proofreading of your work.

 

Describe the major differences between bullying and conflict.

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Read the articles below and answer the following questions:

How to Deal with Workplace Bullying and Conflict

How the Best Leaders Resolve Conflict

Answer the following:

  1. Describe the major differences between bullying and conflict.
  2. What are the things Leaders should DO in conflict resolution?
  3. What are the things Leaders are suggested DON’T do in conflict resolution?
  4. Describe a situation where you were either the victim of bullying or witnessed someone else being bullied. What made this situation bullying vs. conflict?
  5. As a Leader witnessing the situation described in #4, what could you have done to promote resolution?

Describe each of the homes of the main characters and explain how the home of each corresponds to the social position, lifestyle and personality of the owners.

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The Great Gatsby Writing Assignment #1

The Importance of Setting in The Great Gatsby We have briefly discussed the homes of Nick, the Buchanans and Gatsby. We know the differences between East Egg, West Egg, and the Valley of Ashes. But, more than this, we can see that in the first few chapters of the novel, Fitzgerald is careful to provide detailed descriptions of the homes of each of the main characters. For example, Nick describes his home as follows:

“My house was at the very tip of the egg, only fifty yards from the Sound, and squeezed between two huge places that rented for twelve or fifteen thousand a season. The one on my right was a colossal affair by any standard — it was a factual imitation of some Hotel de Ville in Normandy, with a tower on one side, spanking new under a thin beard of raw ivy, and a marble swimming pool, and more than forty acres of lawn and garden. It was Gatsby’s mansion” (Fitzgerald, p.3).Your Task:
Your assignment is to describe each of the homes of the main characters and explain how the home of each corresponds to the social position, lifestyle and personality of the owners.

  • This writing assignment should be approximately 1-2 pages in length.
  • Please include a paragraph for Nick, Gatsby, and Tom/Daisy
  • You must use at least three (3) direct quotes from the novelin your response.
    • Remember, when citing from a novel, write out the exact quote, and cite the author and page number (Fitzgerald, pg.#).

Consider completing this assignments in two steps:

  1. Find quotes that describe each of the main character’s homes.
  2. Analyze how these homes represent the social standing of the character.
    PREWRITING 

One way to begin is to jot down notes describing each house. Go back and decide what social position each owner holds and which personal characteristics are relevant. Then jot down notes as to how each home suits the owner.

DRAFTING 

Write an opening (introductory) paragraph in which you introduce the idea that each of the homes suits the characteristics of its owners.

In the body of your composition, write one paragraph about each home/owner combination. In each of these body paragraphs, start with a sentence which will let your reader know about which home/owner combination the paragraph is about (a topic sentence). Follow that with the information you have about the home/owner combination.

Write a concluding paragraph in which you summarize your ideas and make your final statements and conclusions.

PROMPT 

When you finish the rough draft of your paper, ask a student who sits near you to read it. After reading your rough draft, he/she should tell you what he/she liked best about your work, which parts were difficult to understand, and ways in which your work could be improved. Reread your paper considering your critic’s comments, and make the corrections you think are necessary.

PROOFREADING 

Do a final proofreading of your paper double-checking your grammar, spelling, organization, and the clarity of your ideas.
When you have completed this writing task, please submit your final copy to the course.

 

Contrast (discuss the similarities AND differ-ences) any two (2) types of love Shakespeare writes about and explores throughout Romeo and Juliet.

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Format for Compare/Contrast EssayTask: For this assignment, you will be required to compare and contrast (discuss the similarities AND differ-ences) any two (2) types of love Shakespeare writes about and explores throughout Romeo and Juliet. As this is a formal essay, you should avoid using language like “I think…” or “I believe…” Your essay should be double-spaced and approximately 2 ½ – 3 pages in length. Be sure to include quotations from the play to support your opinion/thesis statement. *When you are quoting Shakespeare within an essay, you should format it like this: “Upon this hint I spake: / She lov’d me for the dangers I had pass’d, / And I lov’d her that she did pity them” (I.iii.166-168). (Act, Scene, line #s)IntroductionBackground information regarding the two types of love you chose to explore in your essay.Purpose / Focus of essay / Thesis (the last sentence of your introductory paragraph that states your opinion/belief of the topic).This should be approximately ¼ page in length.Sample thesis statement: The nurse and Friar Laurence exhibit stronger parental love/mentorship relation-ships with Romeo and Juliet than their biological parents do throughout the play

Construct your own 2-3 page Rogerian argument essay in which you attempt to arrive at a workable solution or “middle ground.”

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Given two articles presenting opposing sides of an issue (mandatory uniforms in schools), construct your own 2-3 page Rogerian argument essay in which you attempt to arrive at a workable solution or “middle ground.”

1. Summary of Positions
❒ Have you briefly introduced the author and publication context (year, journal, etc.) of Article 1?
❒ Have you included a summary of the stance presented in Article 1?
❒ Have you briefly introduced the author and publication context (year, journal, etc.) of Article 2?
❒ Have you included a summary of the stance presented in Article 2?
2. Thesis/Claim
❒ Does your claim address both sides of the issue, including specific points raised in the articles?
❒ Does your claim present a clear, workable solution that could be viewed as a “middle ground” between the two sides?
3. Analysis
❒ Have you backed up your claim using facts from both sides of the argument?
❒ When using direct quotations, have you supplemented them with your own explanation of their relevance?