ACBS 160D: Human and Animal Interrelationships
Term Paper Instructions
You will prepare a paper on an issue concerning human-animal relationships (see Schedule for due
dates). In this paper you will develop alternative (pro and con) positions on the identified issue, taking
into consideration different perspectives (e.g., from the perspective of a medical research,
conservationist, ethicist, farmer, etc.). The Term Paper project will have 3 stages of development:
• Stage 1: Outline (100 points)
You will first develop a detailed outline. We recommend you meet and go over your outline
with your TA, but this is optional. The outline will be graded and you will receive feedback.
• Stage 2: Term Paper version 1 (100 points)
The feedback on the outline will guide you to successfully write your Term Paper. Put in your
best effort–write it as if it is your final version. The more you do for your version 1, the more
your TA will be able to help you! This Term Paper v.1 will be graded and you will receive
feedback.
• Stage 3: Term Paper version 2 (100 points)
You will be able to incorporate the feedback of Term Paper v.1 into a revised, rewritten paper.
This revised Term Paper v.2 will be graded. If you receive an A (90-100%) on the v.1, you have
the option of using that grade for your v.2 paper. (You MUST submit a Word document to the
Assignment folder in D2L saying “For Term Paper v.2 I wish to keep my same ‘A’ grade that I
earned from Term Paper v.1”)
• Topic: Please select one of the topics (see Term Paper Topics provided in D2L)
• File Type: submit in MS Word or PDF file format
• Length: 7-10 text pages
o not including title page
o including references
o Important graphs or illustrations may be included (with proper citation) but will not be
counted toward the text page length
• Format Specifics:
o double-spaced lines
o 12pt font
o 1 inch margins
o page numbers (bottom right) on all pages following the title page (NOT on title page)
o each section should begin with a heading (e.g., Introduction)
o bold font 2 peer-reviewed sources in the References section of your paper (not in the body
of the paper). See References section below with further explanation.
• Pro & Con Perspectives: Discuss the pro and con positions on the topic and provide different
perspectives under each side of the question (see Term Paper Topics provided in D2L for an
example topic with different perspectives.)
• References: provide at least 2 peer-reviewed articles that supports each position (1 for Pro and 1
for Con) in APA bibliographic style
o Watch the video posted on “What is a peer-reviewed article?”
o Use the Library Tools (see top menu in D2L) to find resources, such as:
§ Web of Science
§ Academic Search
o Library Tools tab also has “Citation Style Guides” which shows the APA style citation we
require. There you will find a handy website called the Online Writing Lab (OWL) which
shows you the format for different kinds of references and how to do in-text citations:
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/05/
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o You need not analyzing the peer-reviewed articles. You are using the articles as support for
one (or more) of the perspectives.
o You will probably use other sources of information such as magazine articles or websites.
Make sure these are credible sources (i.e., they are based on evidence not just opinion). If
you are not sure about the reliability of a source, ask a librarian to help you assess the
source. You will list all your sources the references. But be sure to include at least 2 peerreviewed
articles for your paper.
o Indicate one reference for the “PRO” position by adding this note after the reference (in
bold) “Note: This peer-reviewed reference was used for the PRO position.” Likewise,
add a similar note for a peer-reviewed reference used for the “CON” perspective: “Note:
This peer-reviewed reference was used for CON position.
o This allows the graders to verify that you have included a peer-reviewed article for each
position.
• In-Text Citation:
o For citing your sources within the text of your paper, use in-text citations in APA format.
See “Citation Style Guides” above. (Note: The entire paper is NOT in APA format, only the
citation style and references format.)
• Plagiarism
o Plagiarism is a form of cheating. It is taking another person’s words or ideas and using
them as it they were your own words or ideas. Plagiarism will not be tolerated—It can lead
to failing the course of being expelled from the university!
o You may not copy or use direct quotes from one of your sources or any another material. You
must paraphrase or summarize the idea in your own words. (Using quoted text and
providing the source of the quote is not plagiarism, since you are giving credit to the creator
of the text. However, in this paper we want you to write the ideas in your own words, and
provide the citation of where the idea came from.)
o Originality reports showing >25% duplicate material will not be graded (0 points earned).
You will be required to submit a new version and points will be deducted for lateness.
o Take this tutorial on how to avoid accidental plagiarism:

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UNIT 4

Topic: Strategic Planning

Strategic Planning: SWOT Analysis and Goals

Details:
Strategic planning within organizations provides a plethora of benefits to the organization including meeting goals specified in the plan and contributing to the long-term success of an organization. Refer to Exhibit 8.3: The Strategic Management Process, located in Chapter 8 of the Management textbook.

For this assignment, select either your own organization or one you know enough about to complete a series of assignments related to strategic planning for a proposal you would like to implement. The same organization will be used in the following assignments:

1. Strategic Planning: Strategy Map (Topic 4)

2. Strategic Planning: Action Plan (Topic 5)

3. Strategic Planning: Communication Plan (Topic 7)

4. Strategic Planning: Evaluation (Topic 8)

5. Strategic Planning: Presentation (Topic 8)

Once you have selected the organization, identify a strategic goal through preforming a SWOT analysis within your sphere of influence. For example, if you are not currently in a management or leadership position, it is acceptable to focus on a more focused area of your organization you are currently in a position to impact. If you are a classroom teacher, perhaps you see opportunities for improving access to technology in your district. If you are a nurse, perhaps you see opportunities to improve communication processes in your department, etc.

A SWOT analysis is part of strategy formulation that leads to goal setting and then progresses to the development of a strategic plan. Be sure to follow the criteria for effective goals as illustrated to Exhibit 7.5, located in Chapter 7 of the Management textbook.

Complete a SWOT analysis using the “SWOT Analysis” template. Consider the following guiding questions as you complete the SWOT Analysis:

1. What are the recognized strengths of your identified area?

2. What does your identified area do better than other companies?

3. What unique capabilities or resources does you identified area possess?

4. What do other companies consider to be your strength?

5. What are the recognized weaknesses of your identified area?

6. What do competitors do better than your identified area?

7. What areas can be improved at your current position?

8. What do other companies consider to be your weakness?

9. What trends or conditions impact the company in a positive way?

10. What opportunities exist for the identified area?

11. What trends or conditions impact the identified area in a negative way?

12. What is the competition doing that may have an impact on your identified area?

13. Does your identified area have solid financial support?

14. What impact does your weakness have on the threats your identified area faces?

These questions are samples of what you may need to address in your SWOT Analysis. Using the SWOT analysis results, develop at least one strategic goal. Submit both the completed SWOT analysis document and the strategic goal.

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

RESOURCES

Textbook

1. Management

Read Chapters 7 and 8 in Management.

http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/cengage/2013/management_ebook_11e.php

2. Southwest Airlines: In a Different World

Read Harvard Business School (HBS) case reprint, Southwest Airlines: In a Different World (2013).

http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/harvard-business-school-press/2010/southwest-airlines_in-a-different-world_ebook_1e.php

Electronic Resource

1. Overview of the Strategic Planning Process

Watch “Overview of the Strategic Planning Process,” by Virtual Strategist (2012), located on the YouTube website.

2. Strategic and Operational Planning

Read “Strategic and Operational Planning,” located on the Taugher Change Catalyst Consulting website.

http://www.taugher.com/strategic-planning.htm

e-Library Resource

1. Management Use of Strategic Tools for Innovating During Turbulent Times

Read “Management Use of Strategic Tools for Innovating During Turbulent Times,” by Tassabehji, from Strategic Change (2014).

https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=inh&AN=14829855&site=eds-live&scope=site

2. Strategic Intent

Read “Strategic Intent,” by Hamel and Prahalad, from Harvard Business Review (2005).

https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=17602384&site=ehost-live&scope=site

3. Strategy Execution A Four Step Process

Read “Strategy Execution: A Four Step Process,” by Morgan, from MWorld (2010).

https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=55728021&site=ehost-live&scope=site

Other

1. SWOT Analysis

Review the “SWOT Analysis” template in preparation for the Strategic Planning: SWOT Analysis assignment.

LDR-620-R-SWOTAnalysis.docx

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Week 9

Read chapter 29 and 30 of the class textbook and review the attached PowerPoint presentations.  Once done answer the following questions;

1.  In your own words and quoting the appropriate evidence-based references define what is family and the different types of family.  Please tell us what type of family do you belong?

2.   How do you feel that the value system differs from that of your parents? And from your grandparents? Why have these changes come about? As practicing nurses, why is it important to consider these generational differences in values and beliefs?

3.  Discuss traditional health beliefs & practices that have been passed down by families. Are these cultural or regional beliefs? Do you continue to practice any of the same things? Why or why not?

4.  How do you believe that family members and their upbringing have affected your own health or could affect a patient/individual’s health? Discuss positive & negative effects as well as physical, emotional & spiritual health. Give some examples.

As stated in the syllabus the assignment must be presented in an APA format word document, Arial 12 font attached to the forum on the discussion board.  A minimum of 3 evidenced-based references must be used and 2 replies to any of your peers sustained with the appropriate references must be posted.  Only the assignment must be attached in a word document in the forum, replies do not.  References must be no older than 5 years.  A minimum of 700 words is required.  Please follow the instructions on how to present the first page and the name of the assignment when you post should be Week 9 discussion questions, not my name or blackboard posting.

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DO YOU AGREE THAT A MORE STRINGENT HIRING PROCESS IS NECESSARY TO ENSURE THE BACKGROUND OF CANDIDATES IS DEEMED ACCEPTABLE? PLEASE EXPLAIN YOUR POSITION

Whether it’s the Hippocratic Oath or the prescribed ethics from a professional association, the overall expectation is for healthcare professionals to serve those who are in need of healthcare services and treatments. In some cases, reports of nightmare cases of the unethical act(s) of healthcare professionals surface. In 250 words, share your position on whether there should be criminal penalties for healthcare providers who perform wrongful acts, and if so — for which acts? Do you agree that a more stringent hiring process is necessary to ensure the background of candidates is deemed acceptable? Please explain your position

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