First, review the sections on Research Ethics and the subsection on Testing a Hypothesis under the section Research Methods in chapter one of your text in order to familiarize yourself with sociological experiments. Then, begin this assignment by choosing a folkway to violate. Examples include (and there are many folkways to choose from): wearing the other genders clothing, speaking a foreign language to an English speaker, sitting with a stranger at a restaurant, and eating dinner with your hands. Be sure to ask your facilitator if you are unsure if the norm you choose to violate is appropriate for this assignment.

Do a reflection paper on an instance when you have been deviant in the past. A reflection paper must contain analysis and integrate concepts from the text.

It has long been argued, particularly by conservatives, that there is a liberal bias in the mass media. On the other hand, progressives and liberals counter that conservative media has its own bias and that conservative media spends most of its time trying to invoke fear and division in the general public. With these two points of view in mind, please respond to the following question.

Assignment:

(1) How is the media, biased, more towards progressive-liberal values, conservative values or in both directions depending on the specific media outlets you may access? Explain your response.

(2) Find two or more examples of media bias (video clip, article, images) and attach to your Dropbox submission. Explain in detail how these example/s represent media bias and the impact that it has on public opinion. As part of your research and examination of media bias include recent polling data results showing the publics confidence in the objectivity or fairness of the media. Provide an Internet citation for each polling source discussed.

Writing Guidelines:
4-5 double-spaced pages of text
Write in complete sentences and paragraphs. Bullet points or lists will not be accepted.
Be original – All papers submitted in this class are reviewed via Turnitin.com, a proprietary software database that identifies unoriginal material in papers. Please review the syllabus statement regarding the penalty for plagiarism. Your instructor will provide you with additional information.
Refer to the Writing Guidelines content page for additional writing assignment criteria.

The assignment for this week involves applying the assessment concepts from the Structural Family Therapy model to a family portrayed in a video. The focus is NOT on the video and providing a synopsis of it. It IS on the application of the concepts of this model to the family dynamics portrayed in the movie.

Step 1: Read the material this week on the Structural Model. Focus on understanding the basic concepts and how they apply to the work of an MFT.

Step 2: Watch the video, Unfolding the Laundry with Salvador Minuchin.

Step 3: Analyze the family dynamics portrayed in the video, and discuss how Minuchin worked with the family from a structural perspective. Then, write a brief essay where you define and illustrate the following concepts:

Boundaries
Hierarchies
Subsystems
Coalitions
Strengths
Stages of development
To illustrate these concepts using examples from the video, you should briefly summarize some interactions between Minuchin and the clients so that its clear their interaction is showing one of the Structural concepts.

Step 4: Address how cultural/diversity concepts apply to the assessment of the family in this movie.

Step 5: Address what makes this model systemic. Reflect on the concepts from the systems-based approach and how they apply to the structural family therapy model.

Remember to avoid the tendency to provide a synopsis of the video and focus on providing a Structural Family Therapy assessment and a summary of the family dynamics portrayed in the video.

Support your assignment with at least three scholarly resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including older articles, may be included.

Length: 3-5 pages, not including title and references

Your assignment should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Be sure to adhere to Northcentral University’s Academic Integrity Policy.

World Regional Geography
Regional Unit Assignment
Overview
This assignment requires that students either address a major theme from the text, create a country profile for a country within the boundaries of the units geographical area, discuss a regional or sub-regional developmental trend based upon Roslings concepts, or present a major tourist attraction as a significant attribute of national and/or regional culture. There are a few specific parameters:
Country Profile
The paper has four sections:
Section 1: Basic Geography
Write a thumbnail sketch of the country using Google Earth, the CIA factbook, provided material as well as other sources as desired. What is the general climate and underlying topography? Are there major rivers and ports connecting the country to the world? What is the countrys capital and population? Is the country urban or rural and what is the population? Are there important geographical realities that should be noted?
Section 2: Country and the Text
How does the selected country compare and contrast to the major themes presented in the text. Is it true to type or does it prove to be an exception? Use data drawn from the provided web sites as well as others. Students should demonstrate that they read the text and can apply it to a specific country.
Section 3: Factfulness Development
Discuss the countrys development from Hans Roslings perspectives. Draw upon materials found on the Gapminder web site, the power points, and other videos. What level is the countrys predominate level and why? How is the country improving? How does Rosling indicate its citizens live?
Section 4: Tourism
Would you like to visit the country? Where would you like to go? Are there significant places that interest you and why? Use the World Heritage List (listed in the web resources file), other web sites, or personal knowledge as starting points.

Text Discussion
Each chapter in the text presents several major themes of political and/or economic development. Chose one and dig deeper into the topic. Why is it important? How do you think that it will change the region? Do you think that there be any unexpected consequences? Do you think it will be beneficial and why?
Students can also dig deeper into current events or contemporary problems that are affecting the region. Examples are international migration and global climate change. Clearly address the topic, use data from the text and other sources, and draw meaningful conclusions.
Roslings Concepts
Pick a few countries within the region and discuss their historic development from the material Rosling presents. I think that students could compare and contrast three or four neighboring countries such as in Scandinavia, northern South America, or Southeast Asia. When did these countries experience rapid rates of development and why? What level of development are they in now and hoe do you think that it will change? Draw on other material as found in the course web sites. The CIA Factbook is always a good place to start as is the country profiles found on the United Nations web site.
Tourism Destinations
The Geography Department has a concentration in tourism and I know that many students are more interested in the cultural aspects of world than the developmental. Therefore, this is a chance to explore world culture through places and practices. The United Nations lists over 1,000 places on the World Heritage List (link in Course Web Sites) and dozens as intangible cultural heritage. These range from solitary sites in the country to the hearts of major cities as well as both exceptionally important natural and cultural sites. These are spread across the globe and their citations have the reasons why they were chosen. In addition, its easy and obvious to find additional information by searching for it specifically or through national (or regional) tourist information services as well as travel-oriented sites such as guide books or travel companies.
Write an essay that ties the specific site to a countrys or regions history, culture, and identity. Why is this place important? Why was it selected to be on the World Heritage List? What does it say about a nation or an ideal or about an important cultural attribute? You could also address its condition, location, popularity, and future. Finally, add whether youd like to go there and why.
Please Note:
The essay must be between five and ten (or so) pages long following the usual textual requirements (double spacing, 12 point type, usual margins, etc.)
Students should use data drawn from the courses provided web sites as well as others selected by the student.
No plagiarism.
There must be proper footnoting and referencing.
There must be a bibliography
The due dates will be specified on the course outline and on the CANVAS site
Intentions
I intend to give students a chance to write on topics that they will enjoy and find both interesting and meaningful. Instead of telling me what the texts said, Im providing the opportunity for students to conduct research and express themselves. I trust that students will find something to say and say it well.
This assignment will be repeated for every regional unit so that students can develop a research thread throughout the semester. For example, if students are interested in global climate change and/or sustainability, they could examine aspects of these issues around the globe. Likewise, students could research special places or sacred places around the world. It is equally acceptable just to profile favorite countries or mix it up throughout the semester. Finally, I think that if students have traveled and would like to draw upon their experiences, they should do so. It will add to the essay. And, if there are countries or places that you would like to go to, research them because your work will make your travels far more noteworthy and enjoyable.

Assignment: Practicum Week 1 Journal Entry

Learning Objectives
Students will:
Analyze nursing and counseling theories to guide practice in psychotherapy*
Summarize goals and objectives for personal practicum experiences*
Produce timelines for practicum activities*
* The Assignment related to this Learning Objective is introduced this week and submitted in Week 3.

In preparation for this courses practicum experience, address the following in your Practicum Journal:

Select one nursing theory and one counseling theory to best guide your practice in psychotherapy.
Note: For guidance on nursing and counseling theories, refer to this weeks Learning Resources.
Explain why you selected these theories. Support your approach with evidence-based literature.
Develop at least three goals and at least three objectives for the practicum experience in this course.
Create a timeline of practicum activities based on your practicum require

Demand forecasting results in an estimate of future demand and gives an organization a basis for planning and making sound business decisions. Since the future is unknown, it is expected that some errors between a forecast and actual demand will exist, so the goal of a good forecasting technique would be to minimize the difference between the forecast and the actual demand. Articulate the difference in short and long-term forecasts, forecasting techniques, and the benefits and challenges of each technique. Finally, create a forecast for a situation with which you are familiar (personal or professional) explaining the situation and why you chose the method of forecasting that you did.

Embed course material concepts, principles, and theories, which require supporting citations along with at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed reference in supporting your answer. Keep in mind that these scholarly references can be found in the Saudi Digital Library by conducting an advanced search specific to scholarly references.

The following categories represent types of process manufacturing industries:

Soft drink beverages
Chemicals
Food
Forest and paper products
Metals
Pharmaceuticals
Soap and cosmetics
(The list intentionally omits petroleum refining to get you to think of other industries)

Select one (1) of the categories from the list above and:

Identify one company involved in the manufacturing of products in that category.
Identify typical products manufactured by that company.
Identify typical raw materials you believe are used by the selected company.
Identify the types of processes you believe are involved in producing the products.
Embed course material concepts, principles, and theories (require supporting citations) along with at least one scholarly, peer-reviewed reference in supporting your answer. Keep in mind that these scholarly references can be found in the Saudi Electronic Library by conducting an advanced search specific to scholarly references.

With Saudi Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia is moving aggressively to diversify its economy and implement important reforms, according to Stephen A. Schwarzman, co-founder of the private equity company Blackstone Group (Sorkin, 2017, para. 6).

Identify a business leader in Saudi Arabia and explain which characteristics of leadership that person espouses. Find research that speaks to leadership characteristics and their importance. In what ways will the leadership of your chosen person allow for a more diverse economy in the Kingdom? You should justify your position with research you found regarding leadership characteristics and how they apply to your subject.

For example: Rami Abu Ghazaleh, CEO of AlBaik, is a leader who builds trust with customers and employees (Usman, 2018). Trust is a leadership characteristic which may be supported with research and one example of his building trust is that he did not raise prices for his products when food prices went up. Be specific about the leadership characteristic and find an example of that person exhibiting it.

Embed course material concepts, principles and theories (including supporting citations) along with at least one current, scholarly, peer-reviewed journal article. You may find that your discussion of leadership characteristics is easily supported with such current scholarly research, while the information about how your chosen leader exhibits those leadership characteristics is supported by popular research.

Keep in mind that current scholarly references can be found in the Saudi Digital Library by conducting an advanced search. Current research means published in the last five years.

You are required to reply to at least two peer responses to this weeks discussion question and/or your instructors response to your posting. Your replies need to be substantial and constructive in nature. They should add to and evaluate/analyze the content of the post answer. Normal course dialogue doesnt fulfill these two peer replies, but is expected throughout the course. Answering all course questions is also required.

References

Sorkin, A. R. (2017, October 23). In the Saudi Desert, worlds business leaders follow the money. New York Times. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/23/business/dealbook/in-the-saudi-desert-worlds-business-leaders-follow-the-money.html

Usman, O. (2018, September 5). 3 prophetic leadership lessons from the CEO of AlBaik. Retrieved from https://www.ibnabeeomar.com/blog/3-prophetic-leadership-lessons-from-the-ceo-of-albaik

Term Paper that is 10 or more pages of text using APA style 12 font and double-spacing between lines. This means that title pages, reference pages, abstracts, etc. do not count toward the 10 page minimum. .

Prepare the Master Budget on the provided Master Budget Template. Preview the document given the information about Texas Rex, Inc.