Visual Analysis

 The following links provide examples of visual analysis. The first is a short discussion of visual elements in the painting Landscape with the Fall of Icarus to help you better understand the language of visual analysis and the application of those elements when analyzing images. Click to go to the presentation.  is an analysis of photographs by Bruce Davidson. If you have an aversion to clowns, this may not be for you. Paying careful attention to the information here on analysis.  Your next APA paper will require you to analyze advertisements.  The language and skills used in this unit will make your own analysis later a breeze!  focal point: the central figure of the image; the object of emphasisfigure-ground contrast: the difference between what is in front (the central figure) and what is in back (the background)proximity: any significant details related to how objects in the image are related in space or about any distinct groupings of objects within the image similarity: has to do with how objects are related in size, color, shape, etc. color: the significance of color in an image, including any symbolism suggested by color, emotional responses associated with color, brightness, contrast, etc. continuation: also called the line of continuation, this term refers to the continued visual line suggested by the elements of an image (start with the focal point, then narrate where your eye goes second, third, etc. until you have discussed the image) lines: the effect of lines in an image, to suggest movement, separation, to advance the line of continuationclosure: the human tendency to fill in missing information; this is most commonly seen in media images that include text story: what the image communicatescontext: background information that enhances understanding of the image; this may include anything from the date of the image, the location, the occasion, the artist or photographer, or the title    

Microeconomic Analysis

Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:   I. Overview: Provide an overview consisting of a brief description of the chosen company and your chosen product or service, including the industry the product or service falls under. You should include key details about the company, including its main products and/or services, number of employees, and annual salesII. Production and Costsa) Describe three key inputs (or factors of production) and fixed and variable costs involved in the production of your chosen product or service. One example of an input is machines, which are fixed costs. Keep in mind that all inputs will either fall under fixed or variable cost.b) Analyze the factors that impact your choice of inputs to produce the chosen product or service. For example, how would a change in the price of raw materials impact the combination of inputs?c) Based on this analysis, what production decisions would you make? Be sure to support your decisions with examples or data.  III. Market Structurea) Determine whether the market structure of the industry in which your chosen company operates is perfectly competitive, monopolistically competitive, oligopolistic, or monopolistic. Justify your response. b) Assess how the type of market structure impacts your chosen company’s financial performance as measured by performance variables over the past three years. Support your response with data and graphs illustrating two performance variables of your choosing (e.g., sales, net income, stock price) over time.c) How would possible changes in the industry’s market structure impact your chosen company’s business strategy in the future? Keep your company’s current business strategy in mind in your response.

Lifespan Developmental Psychology

The hundreds of personality traits on which individuals differ have been organized into five basic factors, called the “Big Five” personality traits. In this discussion we will explore these concepts further.As you create your discussion post, consider the following:By the end of this discussion, you will be able to:Complete the following:First, visit the website, , and complete the “Big Five” personality test. Briefly summarize the results, and then answer the following questions in your discussion.  What are the “big five” personality traits? What did your score reveal about your personality? Do you agree with the results? Why or why not? Which characteristics are likely to change from early to middle adulthood? Which characteristics are likely to remain stable?Be sure to include in your response information from the textbook or other psychology-specific sources. 

Describe an example of a diverse need that would warrant an adaptation and how the procedure could be adapted.

Establishing classroom procedures and routines helps to optimize time for instruction and allows the learning environment to operate efficiently. Students and teachers need to have procedures for everything, based on the needs of the particular class.Begin this assignment by identifying a class of student in terms of grade level 1-8 and number of students in the class. Select 10 procedures from the list below and describe your expectations and processes for each procedure, as well as how and when you would teach the procedure to your class.Select 3 of the 10 procedures described that may need to be adapted to students who have diverse needs. Describe an example of a diverse need that would warrant an adaptation and how the procedure could be adapted.While this is not an essay, your combined response to both prompts should be in one submission that is between 1,250-1,500-words and should include 3-5 citations for articles and texts you used to develop your procedures and adaptations.Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines

A brief analysis of how foundational theories of leadership apply to the contemporary organization example of Blake Mycoskie and TOMS.

a brief analysis of how foundational theories of leadership apply to the contemporary organization example of Blake Mycoskie and TOMS. Be sure to evaluate leadership role(s) played by Blake Mycoskie that have an important part in the success of TOMS. Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources and the current literature.Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the current literature and Learning Resources.

Explain the differences between the two paragraphs.

To extend that mode of thinking beyond the exploration of superstitions, critical thinking as part of scholarly work allows you to separate “truth” from existing opinions and biases. In the following Assignment, you will examine the process of critical thinking by identifying your beliefs, your factual knowledge, and how you can separate the two. The Assignment (1-page):Write a short paragraph that would be considered an opinion. Write a second paragraph that would be considered a fact. Explain the differences between the two paragraphs. Explain how a reader would know if one statement is opinion and the other factual. Provide support in the research literature for the factual statement.

Friendly and Professional

 HIV Help-Inc., a non-profit organization focusing on the prevention of HIV/AIDS just received a $10 million grant to fund several projects.  The organization is currently located in an older building that needs extensive repairs. The organization is using outdated office equipment In addition, one additional staff member is needed in order to keep up with incoming phone calls and requests for presentations and community outreach activities. A portion of the grant – $2 million – is allotted for business improvements which can address one of these three areas: repairs to building, outdated office equipment, and more staff. The remaining $8 million is to be used to further enhance the continuum of care level to provide access to preventive health services.