Applied Sciences

1. What are the differences in nutritional recommendations between those for pregnant women and those for lactating women? Give reasons for the differences.      2. What benefits does breastfeeding offer to the baby? What benefits does breastfeeding offer to the mother? What are some advantages and challenges of breast feeding?     3. Why is optimal nutrition extremely important during the babies’ first year of life? What are the infants nutrient needs, their (a) energy recommendation, (b) macronutrient and (c) micronutrient recommendations?

Dream Job Research Project (75 Points) You are to research your sport career dream job. This does not to be a formal paper. I actually want you to be creative in how you deliver it so any format is acceptable (paper, PowerPoint/Prezi presentation via Kaltura or another method like a video with a YouTube link!) This is your time to shine! You must have the following in your research project. State what you dream job is. What education you need to obtain this career? What type of internship/training do you need for this job? From your research what is the typical pathway to obtain this career? What experiences in college can help you get on the correct path to obtain this career What are your strengths that will help you obtain your career? What are your weaknesses that you will have to work on that could hinder your obtainment of this career? Research 5 different people who have this career: Does their gender and or race match your own? Why do you think this is something that is important to know? From your research what is something you found that really helped them obtain their career? Are they good role models for you? Why or why not? Try to connect with them on LinkedIn (this is not part of the project just something you should try to do) Now that you have done all this research how has it strengthened your desire to obtain this career or has it made you think this is not best career choice for you – explain your response.

Research paper on diversity in Hollywood and tv shows.MLA Format, double spaced, 7 pages minimum, must have a counter argument.Why is it important to have more diversity in American films? Main research question.Sub-questionsWhat is the brief history of diversity in American films? Many groundbreaking American films have a history rooted in racism. Think about films that push forward the white savior mentality, films with actors in blackface, many Disney films from 1950s-1990s. Check out some of the films from the silent era like The Birth of a Nation, which is considered the most racist film ever produced.How can American films be more diverse? Such as color blind castingWhat are some of the impacts that more diversity in films can have on American culture?

Write a short research paper (300 words) on any of the following topics.   1.     How can adoption of renewable energy preserve life? 2.     Analysis of electric vehicle in reducing carbon emission. 3.     Adoption of solar energy in minimizing climate change. 4.     Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of solar energy 5.     Comparison of LED (light emitting diode) to CFL (compact fluorescent lighting) for domestic lighting

Your research paper must be: A minimum of 3 to 5 full length pages, reference page is separate 12 inch font double-spaced throughout the entire paper (even between the topic headings) proper sentence structure, grammar, and spelling at least 3 different sources used and cited with links included in references paper content must be in your words – do not cut and paste from sources use full sentences and paragraphs (like a term paper), no bullet or incomplete statements Points will be deducted if the above guidelines are not followed. Your research paper should include the following: educational requirements describe the career and its responsibilities identify career opportunities salary professional organizations affiliated with this career explain how a professional in this field can increase their marketability give some advantages and disadvantages of pursuing this career explain if this is a career choice of yours (why or why not?) You are encouraged to use the internet for all your research, however, you must include the designated bibliography page which lists the sources of all your information (i.e., I have included a bib/reference page in the format document linked below as part of your paper. You must have the exact webpage link for all your work – I check website links!!!)

Read:  Fad Diets-Lifestyle promises and health challenges.pdf   Select any two of the diets in Figure 1 and present an overview of each of the diets. What makes them unique? Discuss whether either of the diets you chose are particularly beneficial or harmful and explain why. Have you ever followed such a diet? Would you? Why or why not?  Do not include the prompt. Do include your references. (in correct APA format) Do include more than 100 words (excluding references and any quoted materials) Do not include more than one direct quote. Do include your own experiences. Do include content learned from the textbook. Do research the topic and include no less than 1 scholarly source.  (scholarly means a journal article, textbook, or research article.  Scholarly does not mean WebMD, Wikipedia, Allure Magazine, MayoClinic.org, Nancy’s Blog.com, etc)

Term Project – Due Monday November 2nd – 50% of your grade!!!This term project is worth 50 percent of your course grade…the time you spend on itought to reflect that..*** Note: please have your choice (explained in writing) approved by me before you begin.You need to do this within the first week or two of class to really have time to earn full pointsYOUR PROJECT: Case study using the ethics outline noted herea. Identify an actual current topic which includes ethical considerations. This may involve national or local news stories or a topic you read about in a book, journal or magazine. Try to choose an issue you’re already interested in, or something based on a personal experience. It will make this project more fun to do.To find ideas, read, read, read, listen, listen, listen, and watch, watch, watch. Get ideas from any and all sources you encounter over the next week or so from when class begins. You can find oodles of ethically-sensitive cases out there, if you’re looking. I won’t give you possible choices here—I am offering you the opportunity to take the initiative and have control of your topic!b. Identify the ethical issue posed by the issue, and collect background information on this issue from library sources and interviews with experts. You’ll need to explain:• how the issue would be handled by philosophers in the past;• past and current legal considerations;• professional considerations;• opinions of experts in the field today.Basically, tell me everything the world knows right now about the ethical issue raised by your sample case!!OUTLINE TO BE USED IN YOUR RESPONSE:(Based on worksheet by Thomas H. Bivins, University of Oregon.)1. What is the ethical issue/problem, in one sentence? State this in the form of an ethical question. Example: Do children deserve to face judgement for the acts of their parents?2. What facts have the most bearing on the ethical decision you must render in this case? Note: facts do not include ethical judgments at this point.3. Are there any other external or internal factors to be considered? (Economic, political, etc.)4. Who are the claimants and in what way are you obligated to each of them? (List all affected by your decision.)5. What are the operant ideals? Note: ideals are values and behaviors based on them. • For you. • For the person impacted by this case example.6  66. Do any of these ideals conflict? In what order would you honor them?7. Which options could cause harm to any party?8. Would honoring any of the ideals listed above invalidate any of your options?9. Are there any rules, principles or codes (legal, professional, organizational, or other) that automatically invalidate any of your options?10. Which ethical theories support or reject which options? Explain. Consequential:• Mill’s “Harm Principle.”• Ethical egoism.• Utilitarianism or risk-benefit analysis. Nonconsequential:• Ross’s duties.• Kant’s “Categorical Imperative.” Other duties (religious, etc.).11. Determine a course of action based on your analysis.12. Defend your decision in writing to your most adamant detractor.

Link to Concert: Online UNLV Dance Concert:•    Forward Motion Virtual Concert https://youtu.be/a-XTh-9Yjp8 Dance Critique Requirements: Watch the UNLV Dept. of Dance concert online (links provided above.  Please answer the reflective thinking questions below.  What insights did you gain from this experience?1.    What was the name of the concert that you viewed? 2.    Who choreographed the dance selection you enjoyed most?3.    What particular observations about the elements of dance helped you to enjoy this selection? Be specific. Review the dynamics and subtleties of the piece.  Identify what was intriguing about the piece?  What did I learn today that helped me grow or appreciate how others think. 4.    What changes would you have made to this dance selection to make it more effective? You can include music, costumes, lighting, etc.5.    If you enjoyed the entire concert equally, explain why. If you didn’t like any of the concert explain why, and how you think it could be improved.Write a 1500 word paper.   What was the name of the concert that you attended? Write on each piece presented by name and choreographer.   Reflect on the strength of the theme, lighting, costumes and movement. Give insight to your opinion by using comparison or personal experience as you relate to the content of the dance. You may also analyze the dance as pure dance and motion reflecting on the emotional or kinesthetic sensations produced.   What insights did you gain from this dance concert?How did the piece effect you personally?review the dynamics and subtleties of the piece.Identify what was intriguing about the piece? What did I learn today that helped me grow or appreciate how others think. What changes would you have made to one or more of the dances to make it more effective?  You can include music, costumes, lighting, etc.     

•1. How did urban life impact indigenous people’s dialect?  •2. What factors contributed to the absence of their dialect in the Urban cities? ^ these are the questions to show you the focus of the literature review.  I will upload my own resources, and if you find any of them is not compatible you could come up with another one. (I have uploaded a file with 6 sources and if there are any good source about this topic in the Middle East, it would be good) 1500 words for 5 sources should be 300 for each article/book review.

Compare and contrast the adjacent style periods in jazz of Bebop and Cool. When and where did each style come into significance? What are the ‘characteristics’ of each style? Who were the most important figures in each style (and why)? How was the music received by consumers? How do each of these style periods reflect what was going on in this country at the time? Give specific events/occurrences that reflect symbolize what the music was all about. Written assignments must be submitted in 12 point type, Times New Roman, double spaced, with 1 inch margins on each side. Minimum of 4 sources. Personal perspective… For example, you may find ‘modern day’ parallels to the historic information you have researched.  You might choose to play “What if…”, where you take a different perspective than what you discovered in your research. Submissions must include a bibliography, citing the sources used in your research and writing. It is suggested that you go to the following website to  both generate your bibliography and to check your work for plagiarism: