Category: Undergraduate

Any topic (writer’s choice)

Reflect on the following:

The Rolodex

The Rubber Band

Organic Sales

Word of Mouth

Write a 300-500 word essay with a clear point of view about any of the topics.

Example: Articulate how these will help your long-term success, or how they have already helped you in high school, college, freelancing, etc.

Comparison & Contrast

A Comparison and Contrast essay looks at the similarities and differences between two or more things. For this assignment, you will write an eight paragraph essay comparing and contrasting the two short stories Finishing School by Maya Angelou and Whats in a Name? by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. You must have three points to compare, so a three-point thesis will be required. Because this assignment is comparing and contrasting the two stories, no biographical information about the authors should be used; instead, focus on the similarities and differences between what happens in the stories themselves. You may use research to help write this essay although it is not required. A Works Cited page must be included which will include the two stories and any research you may decide to use. Because you are writing about literature, you will have to use quotes from the stories to help you make your points. In-text citations must indicate the necessary information. I will provide the page numbers for the stories so that you may cite correctly. Every body paragraph should include at least one quote from the story (not from the historical information) as evidence that supports the thesis.  Times New Roman 12 font & doubled spaced

Any topic (writer’s choice)

The Supreme Court heard a case two terms ago considering whether or not a baker has the right to refuse to bake a cake for a gay couple if they have a religious objection. The state of Colorado alleges that the bakers actions violate state non-discrimination laws while the baker contends that his actions are protected by the first amendment.
The Court ultimately ruled in favor of the baker, but the ruling was narrow in focus and did not establish judicial precedent on the questions of discrimination and first amendment rights.
Your paper should not focus on whether or not gay marriage is morally correct or sinful. It should also not focus on whether it was morally correct or sinful for the baker to refuse service or whether or not the couple should have brought legal action against the baker. Were interested in the question of the law and constitutionality. Is Colorados law unconstitutional? Were the bakers actions protected by the constitution? Your position should speak to the question of where the line is drawn between the first amendment and discrimination.
Read the following article, perform outside research, and support a position. ALL of your arguments and positions should be supported by documented outside evidence. Citing the text of the first amendment along with your interpretation of what that means is NOT sufficient supporting evidence. We have hundreds of years of case law and interpretation of the Constitution. Look for Federal Court rulings on similar constitutional clashes.

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/04/us/politics/supreme-court-sides-with-baker-who-turned-away-gay-couple.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fpolitics&action=click&contentCollection=politicsion=rank&module=package&version=highlights&contentPlacement=2&pgtype=sectionfront

Students will be provided with an article(s) on a political issue and will be required to submit the following:
1) Students will write a 700, not to exceed 750, word position paper over the work assigned by the instructor. The bibliography and heading do not count towards the required word count. The paper must be written in MLA format, double spaced, and include a bibliography if outside sources are used. Students are expected to utilize proper grammar and syntax. The paper should:
After performing thorough research, establish a position on the topic in question.
Do not summarize the piece you are writing about. A few lines of general summary are sufficient, but the bulk of the paper needs to focus on your reaction.
Students are expected to make use of outside sources when researching and writing their reaction papers. Students must document these sources in a bibliography and via parenthetical citations. Failure to do this is plagiarism. Avoid using lengthy quotes.
You are entitled to your opinion, but you are not entitled to your own facts. Personal opinion cannot be wrong, but you can demonstrate poor logic or utilize inaccurate or distorted information. Engage in due diligence when referencing facts and conclusions and think critically about your own reasoning. Points will be deducted for issues in this area. Anecdotal evidence (I knew someone who) is rarely sufficient support of an argument.
Likewise, differing points of view should be given a fair hearing and shouldnt be altered to align with your criticism. Do not construct strawman arguments to pick apart and do not engage in ad hominem or unsupported personal attacks.
At all times students should demonstrate logical critical thinking skills, illustrate clarity of though when expressing personal opinion, and should support claims and arguments with credible evidence/supporting opinions.
Dig deeper when writing these papers. Avoid clich theses like People should be better educated or Politicians should work together more. The instructor is looking for a clash of ideas, solutions to problems, and a consideration of potential counter arguments to students ideas. Students should demonstrate they can express an opinion without blindly rejecting arguments against it. Students should strive to follow the truth wherever it leads
There may be multiple points that a paper could be written on in a given week, but the word count of these assignments is limited and it is usually best to focus on one aspect of the discussion. It is better to have one well developed idea than to give shallow treatment of several points.

Entrepreneurial Strategic Plan

You are developing a retail store that sells clothing (you select the type of clothing) in a selected region of Mississippi (you select the city). Prepare a 4 Page Double Spaced Report.  Discuss the product and target market planning, distribution strategy, promotion strategy and pricing strategy.

CAVEAT: You can develop the strategic plan for an existing business or your own business idea instead of the hypothetical retail store.

Product and Target Market Planning

Conduct Research

PRODUCT CONCEPT
Identify the physical attributes, customer benefits, and competitive advantages of the product (or service) to be offered by the organization.  Analyze geographic, economic, cultural, and legal factors that would influence offering a standardized or an adapted product for this market.  (A product concept should list as many characteristics as possible to better communicate attributes and benefits within the organization as well as to potential customers.)

PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE
Discuss economic, cultural, political, or technological factors that might affect the speed of movement of the product (or service) through the stages of the product life cycle (introduction, growth, maturity, decline).  (For example, the presence of several competitors may result in faster innovation and move a product quickly through the product life cycle.)

BRANDING AND PACKAGING
Suggest a brand name that would create a distinctive identity for the company (or specific product).  Analyze cultural and legal factors that could influence packaging of the product.

TARGET MARKET
Describe the characteristics of potential customers in terms of geographic location, demographics, media habits, consumer behavior patterns, lifestyle activities, and psychographics.

Prepare 1 Page Summary

A description of the product concept for the proposed enterprise, including attributes, customer benefits, and competitive advantages.
An overview of branding and packaging activities in relation to needed cultural or legal adaptations.
Recommend actions related to a standardized or adapted product (or service) along with detailed descriptions of consumer and business target markets. Provide evidence for your recommendations.
Designing a Distribution Strategy

Conduct Research

INFRASTRUCTURE ANAYLSIS
Describe transportation, communication, and utility facilities in the region that might enhance or deter your organizations ability to move goods from one destination to the end-user of the item.  (In many regions, a lack of roads combined with mountainous areas make truck shipping very difficult and expensive.)

DISTRIBUTION BARRIERS
Discuss cultural, political, or legal hurdles that might slow or block distribution in the region.  (For example, import duties and documentation might add to the cost of selling products shipped from another region.)

INTERMEDIARIES
Analyze the costs and benefits associated with using wholesalers, brokers, and agents for your global business operations.

DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL
Identify a channel of distribution for getting a product from the production site to the ultimate customer.  (A common channel of distribution may include a wholesaler and retailer; global operations are likely to involve additional intermediaries.)

Prepare 1 Page Summary

An assessment of the infrastructure in the region (or regions) being considered for the proposed global enterprise.
A synopsis of trade barriers or other restrictions that might be encountered.
Recommend a distribution channel and intermediaries that could be appropriate for the proposed international enterprise. Provide evidence to support your proposal.
Planning a Promotion Strategy

Conduct Research

PROMOTIONAL GOALS
Identify specific objectives related to the promotion of your global business operations and product (or service).  (Promotional goals vary.  Some organizations need to create awareness of their products benefits compared to competitors.  Other promotional goals may involve communicating new uses for an item, or informing customers of lower prices.)

BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
Discuss cultural and legal factors that might influence promotional decisions.  (In some regions, certain information is required in television commercials selling products aimed at children.)

MEDIA PLAN
Analyze media availability in the region to determine cost-efficient methods of communicating with potential customers.  (While television, radio, newspapers, magazines, and the Internet may be common in industrialized regions, developing economies may require other different media.  In some regions, advertising messages are broadcast through large speakers mounted on moving trucks.)

PROMOTIONAL STRATEGY
Compare the benefits of push and pull promotions for your global business operations.  (A pull strategy is aimed at the end-user of consumer goods and services.  A push strategy is aimed at intermediaries, such as retailers, and is more common among firms selling industrial products or services.)

Prepare 1 Page Summary

An overview of promotional goals for the proposed global business venture.
A description of the economic, cultural, and political-legal environment that might affect promotional messages and media.
Recommend a promotional strategy for your planned global enterprise. Suggest company actions related to promotional goals, needed adaptations due to cultural or legal factors, and a media plan.  Provide evidence to support your proposal.
Selecting a Pricing Strategy

Conduct Research

THE ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
Identify economic factors (personal income level, inflation rate, taxes) that might influence pricing decisions in this region.  (In many regions, people may not be able to afford products that are considered minor purchases in industrialized nations.)

COST ANALYSIS
Estimate production costs and other business expenses that would be encountered when offering this product or service.  (The total cost of providing an item must include both direct production costs as well as administrative and overhead expenses.)

DEMAND ANALYSIS
Analyze the potential demand for this product (or service) based on the current and expected market.  (As a product gains in popularity or a regions economy improves, demand for various items is likely to expand.)

COMPETITOR ANALYSIS
Compare your pricing plans with those of any competitors that may be providing identical or similar products or services.

Prepare 1 Page Summary

An overview of economic factors that could influence pricing strategies.
A synopsis of costs that would influence the price of the good or service being proposed for global business operations.
A description of demand factors, competitor actions, and government regulations that might affect pricing activities.
Recommend a pricing strategy (including specific prices) for the proposed enterprise. Provide evidence to support your proposal.
RESOURCES TO HELP YOU STRUCTURE YOUR PLAN

Sample Marketing Plan Preview the document

Sample Industry Analysis https://www.clarion.edu/sbdc/what-we-do/research-assistance/4SampleIndustryAnalysis.pdf (Links to an external site.)

Try SizeUp for Business Intelligence https://www.westfieldinsurance.com/resources/sizeup-competitive-analysis-tool (Links to an external site.) (for more info on size up https://company.sizeup.com/products/for-small-businesses/ (Links to an external site.))

American Factfinder www.factfinder.census.gov (Links to an external site.)

(Links to an external site.)BizStats www.bizstats.com (Links to an external site.)

City-Data.com www.city-data.com (Links to an external site.)

Country Business Patterns (www.census.gov/econ/chp/index.html (Links to an external site.)) – you can find the number of dry cleaners (or any other business in a specific zip code or city)

ReferenceUSA (www.referenceusa.com (Links to an external site.)) Free if accessed through the library.

Sample Business Plans https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/247599 (Links to an external site.)

These are free resources. You can check with the JSU library to see if premium/upgraded versions of these sites are available.

teenage pregnancy

Resources for Pregnant Teens (individual activity)
Background:
Molly, a young woman observed in the virtual experience, is an example
of a pregnant teenager who would benefit from external sources of
support during her pregnancy. There are many teenagers in her
situation.
Instructions:
In 2 pages (approximately 500 words), students should identify and
discuss:

1. The teen pregnancy rates in their community/region; students should compare and contrast with rates in 2 other parts of the country. Students should be encouraged to look for areas that have different types of populations (e.g., urban, rural, suburban, diverse populations, etc.).

2. Most teens are highly connected online. Students should identify 2
reputable online resources that could be recommended for
pregnant teenagers like Molly. Students can consider apps, online
support groups, blogs, social media sites, and/or informational
websites, and describe how to access the 2 selected resources and
the mission/services provided by the resources. Students should
critique aspects of the resources such as the ease of accessibility
and accuracy of information provided, nature of the interactivity,
credentials/reputation of the organization that manages the
site/resources, literacy level required, visual appeal, creativity,
use of graphics, etc. What confidentiality or ethical concerns
are/may be associated with the use of these 2 resources?

Infectious Disease Trends

Understanding diseases present within the community allows public health nurses to prioritize health promotion and disease prevention strategies.
For this assignment, do not select Covid-19 but select other infectious diseases.

Analyze infectious diseases by:
Defining epidemiology, outbreak, incidence, and prevalence
Evaluating the role of nursing in epidemiology
Evaluating current infectious diseases locally, statewide, and nationally
Associating three of the most current infectious diseases with Healthy People 2020 objectives
Analyzing evidence-based practices aimed at reducing infectious diseases

Cite a minimum of three scholarly sources.

Include an APA-formatted reference page.

Position Paper on Health Policy Supporting California’s RN Staffing Ratio Policy (AB 394)

California’s RN Staffing Ratio Policy (AB 394)

This research paper should discuss the California RN staffing Ratio Policy and provide evidence supporting the policy. Final position on the policy is to support the policy and the implementation. There must be a introduction and a conclusion. Must address all sections below. Properly format in APA 7

Introduce the policy by providing an overview of the suggested or implemented policy: background of the topic, including main elements of the policy, costs, and quality/safety. Assert your main thesis statement.
Offer an evidence-based, informed opinion in support of the suggested or implemented policy. Describe at least two major contributions that this policy makes to health care, nursing, or health outcomes. Provide support with at least three sources of evidence.
Discuss at least one opposing opinion to the suggested or implemented policy. Provide evidence and/or data to support the counterargument.
Present a final position on the policy. Support the final defensible argument with current literature.
Conclusion:
A. Restate your argument.
B. Provide a plan of action, but do not introduce new information.
In total, your paper will be 4-5 pages in length, not including the title page or reference page.

Provided a fully developed introduction presenting an overview of the policy with insightful analysis of concepts and related issues.

Provided a fully developed evidence-based argument with a minimum of two major contributions to healthcare, nursing, and/or health outcomes presented with insightful analysis of concepts and related issues.

Provided a fully developed opposing opinion to the suggested policy with insightful analysis of concepts and related issues.

Provided a fully developed final position supported with current literature with insightful analysis of concepts and related issues.

Provided a fully developed  plan of action with conclusion with  insightful analysis of concepts and related issues.

Demonstrates fully developed APA formatting and referencing requirements with no formatting errors.

Your introductory paragraph and every paragraph that follows should have a minimum of three sentences, with an average of four to five and no more than seven sentences. The last sentence of your opening paragraph should be the thesis statement, which summarizes the purpose of the assignment and how you intend to address it. The sentences preceding your thesis statement should simply provide background that contextualizes your thesis for readers.
Each paragraph should begin with a topic sentence, which summarizes the paragraphs main argument or idea. Also, the last sentence (or lead-out) of each paragraph should be a transition statement that connects what you discussed in that paragraph and what is to come in the next one. In the middle of each paragraph, you should cover something with your own thoughts, and in a separate sentence, provide a sentence paraphrased from a source with an in-text citation at the end. The source may back up your opinion, or give an alternative viewpoint, or even simply provide some background.
The body of your paper should have a couple of paragraphs or more. Your conclusion paragraph should briefly summarize the main points of your paper and place the paper in the context of social change. While your conclusion should not introduce new topics, you may suggest a direction for future research. Generally, you should not write anything in the conclusion that would require you to cite a source; instead, the conclusion should represent only your own thoughts and analysis.

see instructions

Review the article(https://hiddencompass.net/story/field-truthing-a-dream/) and compose a reflection.

PLEASE FOCUS ON THE MAGAZINE WRITING STYLE ONLY!!

What was interesting about them? What did you learn you did not know before reading? What worked or did not about the story? Was the detail good or lacking? Which quotes resonated? What tactics did they use you liked or did not?

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Please can you read the introduction file and talk about biofilm in pharmaceutical industry.

Methods:

This should be between 5 and 10 pages in length. All materials employed in the study should be listed with their source (company, product number and grade) in an Appendix at the end of the project. The Methods section should be written in the third person singular, passive voice (e.g., Membrane vesicles were thawed at room temperature. A 5 l aliquot was removed for protein determination allowing a sample corresponding to 50g of membrane protein to be removed from the thawed sample).
You should provide sufficient detail for someone to repeat the work. The Methods section should be subdivided into Methods and Experimental. Reference all appropriate methods used and describe novel protocols in detail. Include in this section the equipment used and such procedures as photography. The Experimental subsection should include a description of the experimental design, the nature and object of each experiment and statistical techniques employed (cite any statistical or presentation software used).

Free Speech on Campus

You are the president of Camden County College and you are writing a memo to all of the colleges constituencies regarding the issue of free speech on campus.

To the extent that you wish, you may include commentary on the following concepts, among others:

First Amendment
Hate Speech
Critical Thinking
Learning to make informed judgments in complex environments
Trigger Warnings
Safe Spaces
Swaddled Generation

Calculate the grade level (i.e., readability) of your memo and include a word count.

TARGET LENGTH: 250 to 400 words