Write a 4-6 page essay on two of the following questions. Your total assignment should be 4-6 pages long, plus an additional bibliography page. Please be very careful to cite your resources, including the textbook and/or films carefully and correctly.

1. According to Robert Putnum, a scholar of social capital discussed in Chapter 5 of the Conley text, people have less connection and trust in their neighbors and communities today than in the past, resulting in a decline in civic (public) engagement. Conduct research on his claim. Based on data you locate from academic sources, explain how and why people are being less engaged with their communities OR conversely argue that Putnam is incorrect and that civic engagement is occurring in other spaces (the internet for example). Avoid using anecdotal or personal experience for this essay and focus on and creating a persuasive academic argument. 
2. The United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world and about 1 in 34 Americans is under correctional supervision. Based on the theories and data presented in Chapter 6 of the Conley text, consider why this might be the case. What is causing the high incarceration rate? What role does racism, poverty, and masculinity play in this pattern? Next, evaluate the rehabilitative vs. punishment approach to crime reduction. Which one does the US employ? How effective is this approach and why might this be the case?
3. Pascoe identifies a number of social issues or problems in her book, including, gender inequality, masculine dominance and violence/homophobia in schools. Choose an issue or concern that Pascoe raises and discuss her analysis of the issue. 
   • Why is it a problem?
   • Where does the problem or issue come from? 
   • How have those issues been discussed in our other readings?
   • What are some possible solutions?

Please respond to the following: “Marketing Plan”

• Justify the value of marketing plans as instruments that compel marketers to think about upcoming periods, perform routine marketing analyses and audits, and set marketing goals and objectives such as Return on Investment (ROI), etc. Provide one (1) example of the use of marketing plans in this fashion to support your rationale.
• Decide whether or not you believe Philip Kotler’s Marketing Plan Model provides a useful framework for developing an effective marketing plan. Provide at least two (2) specific examples of the Philip Kotler’s Marketing Plan Model that apply within a health care organization with which you are familiar.

To Prepare:

• Select a bill that has been proposed (not one that has  been enacted) using the congressional websites provided in the Learning  Resources.

The Assignment: (1- to 2-page Comparison Grid; 1- to 2-page Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement)

Part 1: Legislation Comparison Grid

Based on the health-related bill (proposed, not enacted) you  selected, complete the Legislation Comparison Grid Template. Be sure to  address the following:

• Determine the legislative intent of the bill you have reviewed.
• Identify the proponents/opponents of the bill.
• Identify the target populations addressed by the bill.
• Where in the process is the bill currently? Is it in hearings or committees?
• Is it receiving press coverage?

Part 2: Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement

Based on the health-related bill you selected, develop a 1- to  2-page Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement that addresses the  following:

• Advocate a position for the bill you selected and write testimony in support of your position.
• Describe how you would address the opponent to your position. Be specific and provide examples.
• Recommend at least one amendment to the bill in support of your position.

Write a business contingency plan or disaster recovery plan for a specific organization in a specific line of business. This should be APA format with atleast 3500 words.

Instructions: Use the Venn Diagrams below to identify and compare/contrast the different types of media that could be used to create art. Each circle represents one specific media type. List qualities that are unique to that media type in these circles. Common elements of the media types are represented by the areas where the circles overlap in the middle. Media types to choose from include painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, mixed media, and printmaking. Using the information you have listed within the Diagrams, write a 2-3 paragraph summary for each comparison set (Venn Diagram) which further explains and analyzes the similarities and differences between each media type analyzed.

Compose an 8-10 page research-based, sociopolitical, argumentative essay that includes: an introduction paragraph that defines your topic,  introduces the question at issue and establishes a clear, specific, thesis that answers the question at issue; body paragraphs that support your main points through use of at least five sources in support of, and in opposition to your thesis, with relevant quotes and paraphrase therefrom that are properly introduced, summarized, and connected to the question at issue; and a conclusion paragraph that restates what the essay was about and discusses the future effects of your argument on society (i.e. how will things be benefited if your thesis is correct?).

This research  paper must be a minimum of 2,500 words and, in addition to containing proper MLA citations and a Works Cited page, must use proper MLA page formatting where it concerns page numbers, student name, instructor name, class number, date and title. Also, make sure the document is double-spaced between lines.

Submissions must be made in either .doc, .docx, or .pdf format. A rubric has been made available to facilitate your understanding of how the paper will be graded; it is available below.

NOTICE: This assignment will be submitted from Canvas to Vericite, a web-based plagiarism checker that will test your paper against multiple paper repositories as well as the broader internet, so, again, do not cheat! (see the course policy about Academic Honesty and/or the Lake Tahoe Community College standards for student conduct for further information about plagiarism and academic dishonesty).

Using the information you discussed in your collaborative and class discussion this week, create an 8- to 10- slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation in which you discuss how federal legislation has addressed violence and victimization within correctional facilities at the federal, state, and local levels of jurisdiction. In your presentation:

• Describe at least three separate goals of the PREA legislation. Provide the standards developed by the DOJ to achieve each of these goals.
• Outline the jurisdictions which are subject to the PREA legislation. How does the PREA legislation extend the oversight of the DOJ to jurisdictions previously not subject to such oversight?
• Discuss the behaviors which constitute a violation of 18 U.S.C. §242, Deprivation of Rights under Color of Law. Detail the penalties of violating this criminal statute.

You have also been asked to create a 1-page handout for the attendees that emphasizes the major points covered in the presentation. in your handout: 

• List the three goals of the PREA legislation.
• Highlight how the state and local community is included in the jurisdiction of the PREA legislation.
• Provide information on the consequences of failing to comply (i.e., individual prosecutions, investigation by the DOJ for civil rights violations, etc.).
• Advise the attendees on possible financial contributions by the federal government for implementing and enforcing the PREA legislation in the new facility. 

Business and IT strategy need to align to move the company toward a common goal.


Review the Phoenix Fine Electronics’ strategies listed in the course scenario.
Develop a 6- to 8-slide, multimedia-rich presentation for your next client meeting with the management team. In your presentation:

• Identify the commonalities in the business strategy and IT strategy.
• List the critical elements of information technology needed.
• Describe the importance of the critical elements.
• Identify recommended changes to better align the two plans
• Describe the value added the business should realize if these recommendations are adopted.
• Include the following elements:
• Appropriate images, graphics, audio, or video
• 2 APA-formatted references to support your recommendations
• Detailed speaker notes or audio narration of the presentation

In your own words:

1. Explain what a supply chain management system is and how it contributes to a profitable business operation.
2. Distinguish horizontal integration from vertical integration and include an example of each. (Note: Because our textbook does not address these strategies, please use the Internet for information.)