Touchstone 1.2: Write a Research Question, Thesis, and Outline ASSIGNMENT: Following the Topic Selection Guidelines below, choose an argumentative topic to research. This will be your topic throughout the entire course (excluding Touchstone 3.1), so the activities required for this assignment will provide the foundation for your future Touchstones. The topic for an argumentative research…

Module 1: Discussion — Introduction to Scholarship – Section 005: Dr. Garvey image.pngOnline Discussion Prompt: The Discussion Board posts will constitute the class participation portion of the final grade. The Discussion board will start each week on Monday at 12:00 AM EST and end on Sunday at 11:59 PM EST. Read all materials and submit…

In real-life applications, statistics helps us analyze data to extract information about a population. For this module discussion, you will be helping Susan, a high school principal, work through an event at her school. She is planning on having a large movie night for the high school. She has received a lot of feedback on…

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT METHODOLOGIES The systems development life cycle (SDLC) is the traditional approach used by organizations to plan large IT projects, such as IT infrastructure. The SDLC is a structured framework that consists of sequential processes by which information systems are developed. Whether companies use a structured method, such as the traditional waterfall approach, or…

DMAIC and Six Sigma Explain the five steps of DMAIC and its association with Six Sigma. How could you determine when and when not to use DMAIC?

Module 5 Assignment 1: Organizational Analysis – Your Experience Name: Date: Overview: Organizational Analysis – Your Experience During the span of this course, you have been shadowing or have interviewed a nurse leader, observing and reflecting on skills, behaviors, and strategies that the leader exhibits. You have also assessed and reflected on your leadership and…

MANAGING DATA The goal of data management is to provide the infrastructure and tools to transform raw data into usable corporate information of the highest quality. There are a number of difficulties associated with managing data; for example, managing, searching for, and retrieving data located throughout the enterprise can be a major challenge. Data management…

Title: “When the Backbone Breaks: Risk and Resilience in Communications, IT, or Financial Services” This week’s materials focus on Communications, Information Technology (IT), and Financial Services—each of which forms part of the digital backbone of modern life. These sectors face highly dynamic and often overlapping threats, from sophisticated cyberattacks to cascading failures tied to outdated…

Instructions Tools and Methods for Quality Improvement Paper To prepare: • Review the Learning Resources for this week and reflect on tools for measuring quality in nursing practice. • Download and the template for the Tools and Methods for Quality Improvement Paper found in Week 4 Learning Resources. The Assignment (3–4 pages) Analyze evidence from…

PowerPoint Presentation: To prepare for this assignment, you will need to review the readings and videos on the Ancient Americas and Mesoamerica. Answer the following questions. Briefly describe the Ancient Americas and Mesoamerica period Pick three examples of how the Ancient Americas produced art Discuss Mesoamerica’s impact on language and art. Discuss Andean Weaving and…