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*****PART 1***** – Despite changes in who holds the most power, explain why the judge receives the most deference. – In your response, be sure to incorporate historical influence, institutional practices, and/or political factors to support your position. – In your response, you may incorporate professional experience or insights. *****PART 2***** PLEASE READ ATTACHMENT ***** Write a 750- to 1,000-page paper that addresses the points below. In your response, point to details from the case studies to provide examples of role characteristics in practice. You also may predict the next steps for each role or discuss how an element of power in that role will come to bear on a predicted aspect of the case. Be sure to draw upon examples from the Learning Resources to support your response, especially when predicting or discussing the next steps. – What is the judge’s power, and how is it used? – What is the prosecutor’s power, and how is it used? – What is the defense attorney’s power, and how is it used? – What is the relationship between the judge, prosecutor, defense, and police? – What is the duty of a jury? – How does the power of different judicial system roles vary in other countries? Are there any best practices that could apply in the U.S. judicial system? Explain how.

Part 1: Research Strategy Analysis and Sampling Assignment Locate a primary research article in an academic journal where the researcher or researchers used a quantitative research strategy, a survey instrument, and inferential statistics. Then, critique the following elements: purpose of the study; population of interest; rationale for using a quantitative research strategy versus a qualitative research strategy; research design, analytical approach, data analysis procedures used, data collection method, sampling design, findings, and areas in the study that were well executed and areas that require improvement. Part 2: Self-Completion Questionnaire For Part 2 of this assignment, you will create a self-completion questionnaire for the quantitative research project of interest you described in the Unit I discussion board. Address the prompts below. State the problem to be solved. Formulate four survey questions, using a Likert scale of your choosing, that would help solve your problem when answered. The survey questions should identify the variables to be measured (e.g., job satisfaction, motivation, productivity, morale, managerial competence, organizational commitment, job stress, etc.) Include relevant demographic questions. Indicate the level of scale measurement used for each question, from among the four levels of scale measurement. Identify the population of interest. Identify the sampling frame. Identify the sampling design. Describe the method of survey distribution. Your assignment should consist of a minimum of four pages in length, not counting the required references page. Please thoroughly address all areas listed above, and include at least two credible sources. Responses should be written in a narrative format rather than being formatted as short bullet points. Please use APA compliant headings and sub-headings that align with the individual assignment requirements. Adhere to APA Style, including in-text citations and references for all sources that are used. Unit 1 Discussion Post: The Relationship Between Smartphone Usage and Job Performance Among College-Educated Individuals With the prevalence of smartphones in contemporary society, there arises a growing concern regarding their impact on workforce performance, particularly among college-educated individuals. Comprehending the correlation between smartphone usage and job performance holds paramount significance for both employees and employers. Excessive smartphone usage has been associated with distractions, diminished productivity, and ineffective time management, all of which can adversely affect work outcomes. By delving into this relationship, valuable insights can be gleaned, potentially leading to interventions or strategies aimed at fostering responsible smartphone usage and enhancing professional performance. Employing a quantitative methodology proves advantageous for this study as it enables the systematic collection and analysis of numerical data to gauge the association between smartphone usage and job performance. Performance indicators such as productivity metrics, task completion rates, and quality of work output can be quantified and scrutinized, facilitating a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics at play. This research endeavor holds personal significance as it addresses a pertinent and contemporary issue in the digital era. As someone intrigued by the intersection of technology and professional development, I firmly believe that comprehending the impact of smartphones on job performance can inform individual behaviors and organizational policies alike. The utilization of quantitative research methods ensures a rigorous examination of this relationship, furnishing empirical evidence to guide future interventions and workplace strategies. 1. Please have the length of the assignment go into the 5th page – 6 pages total with reference page. APA Format 2. Please include Turn-It-In results for proof of any AI/Plagiarism Thank you!

Discussion Thread: Preventing and Protecting Against Terrorist Attacks discuss: What are at least two pieces of legislation that can be used to combat terrorism? What challenges face the intelligence community in their efforts to defeat terrorism? What role does or should our borders play in the fight against terrorism? List five structural and five non-structural mitigation strategies to protect or prevent terrorism.

*****PART 1***** – Despite changes in who holds the most power, explain why the judge receives the most deference. – In your response, be sure to incorporate historical influence, institutional practices, and/or political factors to support your position. – In your response, you may incorporate professional experience or insights. *****PART 2***** PLEASE READ ATTACHMENT ***** Write a 750- to 1,000-page paper that addresses the points below. In your response, point to details from the case studies to provide examples of role characteristics in practice. You also may predict the next steps for each role or discuss how an element of power in that role will come to bear on a predicted aspect of the case. Be sure to draw upon examples from the Learning Resources to support your response, especially when predicting or discussing the next steps. – What is the judge’s power, and how is it used? – What is the prosecutor’s power, and how is it used? – What is the defense attorney’s power, and how is it used? – What is the relationship between the judge, prosecutor, defense, and police? – What is the duty of a jury? – How does the power of different judicial system roles vary in other countries? Are there any best practices that could apply in the U.S. judicial system? Explain how.

Please see the attachments . IDS 105 Project Guidelines and Rubric Competencies In this project, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following competencies: Describe the factors that influence one’s perception of social justice Examine the impact of intercultural competence on collaboration and communication Utilize interpersonal communication strategies to navigate conflict Overview In this course, you have explored your identity and how it pertains to justice, fairness, and equality in the classroom, the community, and your personal and professional lives. For this project, you will create a guidebook that will include aspects of social justice, intercultural competence in collaboration and communication, and how you use those interpersonal communication strategies to navigate conflict in your personal and professional lives. A guidebook has multiple benefits; in this case, it will become a resource of tools and tips, which you can continue to add to over time, that explains how you interact, build community, and collaborate with others from intercultural perspectives. Scenario Choose one of the following scenarios to focus on for your project. The scenarios and some related conflicts to resolve are detailed in the Scenario Profiles document, linked in the Supporting Materials section. For the scenario you choose, you will choose one of the provided conflicts to address in your template responses. Scenario 1: School You are interacting with a very diverse group of peers this term who have different races and ethnicities, socioeconomic statuses, ability levels, learning styles, career goals, and more. Conflict #1 – Disagreement over feedback or grade from your instructor Conflict #2 – Feeling excluded from a group Conflict #3 – Determining priorities Scenario 2: Personal It’s the time of year when you gather with friends and family. Recent events in the news have caused differences of opinion and communication related to issues of justice and fairness, creating conflict with those you care about. You are hosting the next holiday celebration with your family members and friends with diverse thoughts and opinions. Conflict #1 – Disagreement with a family member or friend about a political issue Conflict #2 – Feeling excluded from your friends Conflict #3 – Deciding what holidays to celebrate Scenario 3: Workplace The organization you work for is expanding and acquiring an international business, increasing the total employee population from 500 to 10,000. Employees are located in multiple states and countries across the world. Conflict #1 – Disagreement with a colleague over work styles Conflict #2 – Poor communication that resulted in a mistake Conflict #3 – Working with a colleague who is in a different time zone Directions Based on your chosen scenario, respond to each part of the project, listed below, using the Project Template, which is linked in the What to Submit section. Each scenario will require you to demonstrate your understanding of social justice, the benefits of intercultural collaboration and communication, and interpersonal communication strategies to navigate conflict. You will use the Scenario Profiles, linked in the Supporting Materials section, to support your work on the project. The Scenario Profiles document contains descriptions of the potential conflicts for each scenario. Specifically, you must address the following: Part One: Social Justice In this section, you will provide a general introduction related to social justice to your guidebook. Address the following criteria in Part One. Explain the difference between justice, fairness, and equality in the scenario. Describe how bias can influence your perception of social justice in the scenario. Describe how different narratives in society can impact your perception of social justice. Describe the core principles of social justice in the scenario. Part Two: Intercultural Communication and Collaboration In this section, you will describe the benefits of intercultural communication and collaboration in the scenario. Address the following criteria in Part Two. Describe how you would demonstrate cultural fluency in the scenario. Describe how cultural fluency benefits your self-awareness. Describe how an awareness of other cultures can benefit interpersonal communication with people in the scenario. Describe how exposure to diverse backgrounds can positively influence communication in the scenario. Explain why an awareness of diversity is beneficial to collaboration in the scenario. Part Three: Communication Strategies to Navigate Conflict In this section, you will apply the concepts you shared in Parts One and Two to describe strategies you will use to navigate the conflict represented in the scenario. Address the following criteria in Part Three. Describe the components of the conflict represented in the scenario. Describe different interpersonal communication strategies that can be used in conflict resolution. Choose an appropriate communication strategy you would employ in the scenario and conflict. Include an explanation of why you chose that communication strategy. Describe the potential challenges of communication in the scenario and conflict. Describe the benefits and challenges of using restorative practices to navigate the conflict in the scenario.

Based on Understanding Terrorism and Homeland Security perspective From all the definitions of terrorism, of which there are over 100, which definition do you think fits best and why? Write out the definition you chose. There are many typologies of terrorism; which typology do you think works best? Write out and list. Why this typology? What do you think causes terrorism?

Talk about the impact of racism today on work, schools, and society – Research of no less than 5 pages With citations of references

1. Book summery on “Tim Keller” Preaching. 2. A summery of the book 3. A list of strengths of the book 4. A list of weaknesses of the book 5. A quoted sentence of paragraph that best reflects the author’s thesis 6. An explanation of why you chose the quoted sentence or paragraph from above. 7. Length: 3 pages minimum and 5 max 8. Margins: 1 inch on all sides 9. Font: 12 points, Arial, double spaced 10. Sources: none required 11. Style: Terabian

repare a PowerPoint (Audio) presentation wherein he or she will train the audience (professor and classmates). The presentation should be designed for first responders. The student will provide an overview of emergency management. The student will examine all phases of disaster management including: an overview of the emergency management discipline; key concepts, definitions, and perspectives; mitigation to include prevention; preparedness, planning, response, and recovery. The following subtopics will be included within the respective phase they best fit: human behavior, warnings, evacuation, sheltering, special needs populations, triage, damage assessment, disaster declarations, debris removal, media relations, crisis counseling, assistance as well as fiscal issue. Decision-making, unified command, incident command, EOC operations, along with coordination efforts will be examined. The roles of faith- based agencies as well as public-private partnerships will be discussed. The student will share what was learned from their Examining Disaster Management Paper Assignment. Finally, the student will apply biblical insight into the overall issue. The presentation must include at least 10 sources (which cannot include the class textbook and the Bible). INSTRUCTIONS The student will use PPT, with audio, to present and record his or her information. A minimum of twenty content slides are required not including the cover and reference slides. The student will, at the minimum, use the same headings as listed previously in these instructions. The presentation needs to be at least 15 minutes long and should last no more than 30 minutes maximum. References will be included on the last slide. Once submitted for grading the student will email his or her PPT with audio to the rest of the class for their review. Assignment Specifics:  The presentation needs to be at least 15 minutes long and should last no more than 30 minutes maximum.  A minimum of twenty content slides are required not including the cover and reference slides.  The student will present and record his or her information within the PPT presentation.  The presentation must include at least 10 sources.

Critical thinking is the skill and practice that lies at the center of Latinx Studies, and other Ethnic Studies fields along with Gender and Sexuality Studies. Generations of scholars, artists, and activists have invested tremendous time and effort to develop ideas, frameworks, and theories that aid you, me, and everyone to better understand prevailing power dynamics, the inequality and violence they produce, and what is needed to build and create a new, more equitable and just reality. Unit 3 represents a brief introduction to some of these foundational ideas, themes, and topics within Latinx Studies. The concepts and ideas we have covered both help identify the various frameworks and systems that have been used to manage and control Latinx people, while others have aided in our understanding of how Latinx people have responded to and confront the dehumanizing systems that seek to exploit, harm, and at times, kill them. Why have scholars, artists, and activists invested so much energy in the development and dissemination of critical ideas? Simply put, if we do not develop critical thinking skills and grow our ability to use and generate critical concepts, we then become more easily controlled and more willing to accept dominant narratives and the social inequality they produce. In short, without critical thinking, we almost always become the agents and maintainers of White supremacy, patriarchy, transphobia, homophobia, ableism, fatphobia, Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, and class exploitation. One of the core commitments of this course is to provide you with the tools and analytical prowess to move in this world in such a way that you can be effective contributors towards the creation of a future where everyone is truly free, safe, supported, and protected. A world where there is no longer Haves and Have-nots, but one where there is only a We and an Us. In this paper, you are being asked to APPLY two of the concepts covered this semester to an issue/problem affecting Latinx people and communities. At least one of the concepts you use in your paper must be from Unit 3, the second concept can also be from Unit 3 or any of the other units from this semester. In your paper, you must demonstrate how the concepts you are utilizing deepen our understanding of the issue/problem (i.e., how do these ideas cause us to question or reject dominant explanations and arguments concerning the issue/problem), guide and inform thinking and action we can take that eliminates the problem/issue, or both. You are free to choose any sociopolitical issue or problem. My advice to you would be to choose an issue or topic you already care about. For example, if you are passionate about climate change and environmental destruction, then you could explore and critically analyze how climate change and environmental destruction/pollution specifically affect Latinx communities (e.g., what are Latinx people’s experience with environmental racism?). Another example is if you care about labor rights and workplace safety, you could then look at what are the most pressing labor/work issues for Latinx people. Remember, you ARE NOT meant to ONLY tell me about an issue or problem affecting Latinx people and communities, you are required to demonstrate how the concepts, theories, and frameworks you learned this semester help you understand this issue better and figure out what can or needs to be done to address it. Find below the possible concepts you can use in your Paper 2; remember you must choose AT LEAST ONE from the Unit 3 list and a second concept from either Unit 3 as well or from any Unit in the course. Unit 3 Concepts: (choose AT LEAST ONE, no more than two) Assimilation The mainstream Segmented assimilation Differential inclusion Alien citizen Failed assimilation Borders Borderlands Mestiza consciousness Machismo Feminism/feminisms Latina/Chicana feminism Chicana insurgent feminism Chicana liberal feminism Chicana cultural nationalist feminism Reproductive justice Sex positivity Fat positivity Respectability politics White comfort White gaze Toxic masculinity Purity and modesty Machismo Revolution/revolutionary struggle Queer/Trans liberation Intersectional politics Transphobia and homophobia Mass incarceration Criminalization Abolition/Prison abolition Crimmigration law Data gap Unit 1 & 2 Concepts: (choose NO MORE THAN ONE, and only if you choose just 1 from Unit 3) Latinx/Latine Race/Ethnorace Latinidad White supremacy Racial formation Racial project Racial despostism Racial democracy Systemic inequality Hegemony Black-White binary Settler colonialism Latin Americanization thesis Pigmentocracy Blanqueamiento Mestizaje Tri-racial system Anti-Blackness Anti-Indigeneity Latino racial innocence One-drop rule Internalized racism Soft segregation Social distance Pan-ethnicity Latinx/e/a/o vs. Hispanic Racialization Citizenship Legally White, socially non-White Campus climate Intersectionality Aggression Microaggression Microassaults Microinvalidations Microinsults To help you develop your essay, I have included below a list of questions that will help you identify the parameters of your paper and which two ideas from the semester would be well suited for interrogating the problem/topic you have chosen. This is not an exhaustive list, so there are other questions you could ask, but these are a good place to start. Please use the following questions as guideposts for developing your paper: What problem/issue, related to the experience of Latinx people in the U.S., do you want to analyze and write about? Explain in depth what this problem is, how it specifically effects Latinx communities, and what the dominant narratives/explanations are for why this problem exists or justifies collective inaction to solve it. Does the issue/problem effect all Latinx people in the same way or to the same extent? Are segments of Latinx communities differentially impacted because of gender, sexuality, immigration status, class status, disability, body size, religion, etc.? What systems of power and subordination cause and/or contribute to the problem/issue you are focusing on? How do they cause/contribute to the problem/issue? Are there Latinx political traditions/histories that might help us understand the problem/issue better? How does Concept #1 challenge dominant or commonly held understandings of this problem/issue? How does Concept #1 point to possible solutions to this problem/issue? What wouldn’t be possible to understand about the problem/issue without Concept #1? How does Concept #2 challenge dominant or commonly held understandings of this problem/issue? How does Concept #2 point to possible solutions to this problem/issue? What wouldn’t be possible to understand about the problem/issue without Concept #2? Although you will use these questions to guide the development of your essay, it is important that your paper include an appropriate thesis statement and transition sentences that link each paragraph. You should not write paragraph responses to each of the questions and just stick them together. Remember, your thesis statement is a sentence at the beginning of your essay (though not necessarily the first sentence or even in the first paragraph) that answers the main question in a short, concise, and argumentative way; that is, your thesis takes a position/makes a claim you will explore throughout. The other questions are meant to help you tease out and develop a broad and full answer to the main question. The basic formatting requirements for the essay are as follows: Length: 5 pages maximum, 4 pages minimum Font: Times New Roman Size: 12 Margins: 1-inch margins all the way around Double-spaced lines Put your name and the date in the upper right-hand corner (this part does not need to be double- spaced) Citations should be done according to the APA style-guide The works cited list at the end of the paper, does not count towards the length requirements of the assignment