Author: chris

Directions: Please answer each of the following questions and provide examples from the text, if applicable. Each response should be at least two paragraphs in length composed of five to seven sentences and be written in complete sentences.

1. Describe at least three software tools that can help you revise and polish a document.

A: Software tools such as revision marks and commenting keep track of proposed editing changes electronically and provide a history of a document’s revisions. A spell checker compares your document with an electronic dictionary, highlights unrecognized words, and suggests correct spellings. A computer thesaurus gives you alternative words much more quickly than a printed thesaurus does. A grammar checker provides limited help with issues such as noun-verb agreement problems and items you should consider changing (such as passive voice, long sentences, or words that tend to be misused or overused). Finally, a style checker monitors your word choice and sentence structure and suggests alternatives that might produce more effective meaning.

2. Briefly explain the difference between word processing software and desktop publishing software.

3. Briefly explain the difference between descriptive headings and informative headings.

4. Briefly explain what the opening of a document should accomplish.

5. List at least two examples of community participation websites, and briefly explain what these websites are designed to accomplish.

6. Describe four important issues to consider when distributing business messages.

7. What are seven guidelines to keep in mind when creating content for business-related social media?

8. Explain how inappropriate use of e-mail at work can lead to legal problems.

9. Explain how to apply the three-step writing process to instant messages.

10. Give at least three examples of how podcasts could replace more traditional message formats in business.

PART II

Directions: Please answer each of the following questions and provide examples from the text, if applicable. Each response should be at least two paragraphs in length composed of five to seven sentences and be written in complete sentences.

1. Describe at least three software tools that can help you revise and polish a document.

A: Software tools such as revision marks and commenting keep track of proposed editing changes electronically and provide a history of a document’s revisions. A spell checker compares your document with an electronic dictionary, highlights unrecognized words, and suggests correct spellings. A computer thesaurus gives you alternative words much more quickly than a printed thesaurus does. A grammar checker provides limited help with issues such as noun-verb agreement problems and items you should consider changing (such as passive voice, long sentences, or words that tend to be misused or overused). Finally, a style checker monitors your word choice and sentence structure and suggests alternatives that might produce more effective meaning.

2. Briefly explain the difference between word processing software and desktop publishing software.

3. Briefly explain the difference between descriptive headings and informative headings.

4. Briefly explain what the opening of a document should accomplish.

5. List at least two examples of community participation websites, and briefly explain what these websites are designed to accomplish.

6. Describe four important issues to consider when distributing business messages.

7. What are seven guidelines to keep in mind when creating content for business-related social media?

8. Explain how inappropriate use of e-mail at work can lead to legal problems.

9. Explain how to apply the three-step writing process to instant messages.

10. Give at least three examples of how podcasts could replace more traditional message formats in business.

PART II

Directions: Please answer each of the following questions and provide examples from the text, if applicable. Each response should be at least two paragraphs in length composed of five to seven sentences and be written in complete sentences.

1. Describe at least three software tools that can help you revise and polish a document.

A: Software tools such as revision marks and commenting keep track of proposed editing changes electronically and provide a history of a document’s revisions. A spell checker compares your document with an electronic dictionary, highlights unrecognized words, and suggests correct spellings. A computer thesaurus gives you alternative words much more quickly than a printed thesaurus does. A grammar checker provides limited help with issues such as noun-verb agreement problems and items you should consider changing (such as passive voice, long sentences, or words that tend to be misused or overused). Finally, a style checker monitors your word choice and sentence structure and suggests alternatives that might produce more effective meaning.

2. Briefly explain the difference between word processing software and desktop publishing software.

3. Briefly explain the difference between descriptive headings and informative headings.

4. Briefly explain what the opening of a document should accomplish.

5. List at least two examples of community participation websites, and briefly explain what these websites are designed to accomplish.

6. Describe four important issues to consider when distributing business messages.

7. What are seven guidelines to keep in mind when creating content for business-related social media?

8. Explain how inappropriate use of e-mail at work can lead to legal problems.

9. Explain how to apply the three-step writing process to instant messages.

10. Give at least three examples of how podcasts could replace more traditional message formats in business.

Directions: Please answer each of the following questions and provide examples from the text, if applicable. Each response should be at least two paragraphs in length composed of five to seven sentences and be written in complete sentences.

1. Describe at least three software tools that can help you revise and polish a document.

A: Software tools such as revision marks and commenting keep track of proposed editing changes electronically and provide a history of a document’s revisions. A spell checker compares your document with an electronic dictionary, highlights unrecognized words, and suggests correct spellings. A computer thesaurus gives you alternative words much more quickly than a printed thesaurus does. A grammar checker provides limited help with issues such as noun-verb agreement problems and items you should consider changing (such as passive voice, long sentences, or words that tend to be misused or overused). Finally, a style checker monitors your word choice and sentence structure and suggests alternatives that might produce more effective meaning.

2. Briefly explain the difference between word processing software and desktop publishing software.

3. Briefly explain the difference between descriptive headings and informative headings.

4. Briefly explain what the opening of a document should accomplish.

5. List at least two examples of community participation websites, and briefly explain what these websites are designed to accomplish.

6. Describe four important issues to consider when distributing business messages.

7. What are seven guidelines to keep in mind when creating content for business-related social media?

8. Explain how inappropriate use of e-mail at work can lead to legal problems.

9. Explain how to apply the three-step writing process to instant messages.

10. Give at least three examples of how podcasts could replace more traditional message formats in business.

PART II

Directions: Please answer each of the following questions and provide examples from the text, if applicable. Each response should be at least two paragraphs in length composed of five to seven sentences and be written in complete sentences.

1. Describe at least three software tools that can help you revise and polish a document.

A: Software tools such as revision marks and commenting keep track of proposed editing changes electronically and provide a history of a document’s revisions. A spell checker compares your document with an electronic dictionary, highlights unrecognized words, and suggests correct spellings. A computer thesaurus gives you alternative words much more quickly than a printed thesaurus does. A grammar checker provides limited help with issues such as noun-verb agreement problems and items you should consider changing (such as passive voice, long sentences, or words that tend to be misused or overused). Finally, a style checker monitors your word choice and sentence structure and suggests alternatives that might produce more effective meaning.

2. Briefly explain the difference between word processing software and desktop publishing software.

3. Briefly explain the difference between descriptive headings and informative headings.

4. Briefly explain what the opening of a document should accomplish.

5. List at least two examples of community participation websites, and briefly explain what these websites are designed to accomplish.

6. Describe four important issues to consider when distributing business messages.

7. What are seven guidelines to keep in mind when creating content for business-related social media?

8. Explain how inappropriate use of e-mail at work can lead to legal problems.

9. Explain how to apply the three-step writing process to instant messages.

10. Give at least three examples of how podcasts could replace more traditional message formats in business.

PART II

This week you learned about short messaging styles, such as those used in instant messaging and text messaging, and compared them to scholarly writing and business writing. It is known that language and writing evolves over time and there is a push by some English scholars to evolve the English language in such a way that text-type shortcuts are acceptable ways to write in U.S. English. Research and identify two sources that are behind this movement and write a position paper explaining whether you agree with that position or not. Be sure to back up your viewpoint with at least two scholarly sources and cite and reference in APA format. Your submitted paper should be at least four pages in length and in APA format.

PART III: Journal

Write a two page APA formatted paper in which you review the primary material you learned this week, describe at least two ways that you can apply the material, and source the original reference using APA format.

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INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

In order to find effective solutions to world poverty, one must first understand its cause.

Thus, why are some countries rich while others are poor? Is it merely luck or accident of history? Is the source of the problem internal or external?

Assignment 2: The Weighted Average Cost of Capital

By Tuesday, January 12, 2016, complete the following assignment:

Coogly Company is attempting to identify its weighted average cost of capital for the coming year and has hired you to answer some questions they have about the process. They have asked you to present this information in a PowerPoint presentation to the company’s management team. The company would like for you to keep your presentation to approximately 10 slides and use the notes section in PowerPoint to clarify your point. Your presentation should address the following questions and offer a final recommendation to Coogly. Make sure you support your answers and clearly explain the advantages and disadvantages of utilizing the weighted average cost of capital methodology. Include at least one graph or chart in your presentation.

Company Information

The capital structure for the firm will be maintained and is now 10% preferred stock, 30% debt, and 60% new common stock. No retained earnings are available. The marginal tax rate for the firm is 40%.

Coogly has outstanding preferred stock That pays a dividend of $4 per share and sells for $82 per share, with a floatation cost of $6 per share. What is the component cost for Coogly’s preferred stock? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using preferred stock in the capital structure?
If the company issues new common stock, it will sell for $50 per share with a floatation cost of $9 per share. The last dividend paid was $3.80 and this dividend is expected to grow at a rate of 7% for the foreseeable future. What is the cost of new equity to the firm? What are the advantages and disadvantages of issuing new equity in the capital structure?
The company will use new bonds for any capital project, according to the capital structure. These bonds will have a market and par value of $1000, with a coupon rate of 6% and a floatation cost of 7%. The bonds will mature in 20 years and no other debt will be used for any new investments. What is the cost of new debt? What are the advantages and disadvantages of issuing new debt in the capital structure?
Given the component costs identified above and the capital structure for the firm, what is the weighted average cost of capital for Coogly? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using this method in the capital budgeting process?

Financial Management/REY Writer

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Assignment 2: The Weighted Average Cost of Capital

By Tuesday, January 12, 2016, complete the following assignment:

Coogly Company is attempting to identify its weighted average cost of capital for the coming year and has hired you to answer some questions they have about the process. They have asked you to present this information in a PowerPoint presentation to the company’s management team. The company would like for you to keep your presentation to approximately 10 slides and use the notes section in PowerPoint to clarify your point. Your presentation should address the following questions and offer a final recommendation to Coogly. Make sure you support your answers and clearly explain the advantages and disadvantages of utilizing the weighted average cost of capital methodology. Include at least one graph or chart in your presentation.

Company Information

The capital structure for the firm will be maintained and is now 10% preferred stock, 30% debt, and 60% new common stock. No retained earnings are available. The marginal tax rate for the firm is 40%.

Coogly has outstanding preferred stock That pays a dividend of $4 per share and sells for $82 per share, with a floatation cost of $6 per share. What is the component cost for Coogly’s preferred stock? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using preferred stock in the capital structure?
If the company issues new common stock, it will sell for $50 per share with a floatation cost of $9 per share. The last dividend paid was $3.80 and this dividend is expected to grow at a rate of 7% for the foreseeable future. What is the cost of new equity to the firm? What are the advantages and disadvantages of issuing new equity in the capital structure?
The company will use new bonds for any capital project, according to the capital structure. These bonds will have a market and par value of $1000, with a coupon rate of 6% and a floatation cost of 7%. The bonds will mature in 20 years and no other debt will be used for any new investments. What is the cost of new debt? What are the advantages and disadvantages of issuing new debt in the capital structure?
Given the component costs identified above and the capital structure for the firm, what is the weighted average cost of capital for Coogly? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using this method in the capital budgeting process?

Week 2 Discussion 1

“Maintaining Data Integrity” Please respond to the following:

•Describe the importance of maintaining integrity rules throughout the database structure. Create at least three examples of common relationships that are used within a relational database system. Justify your response.

•Many times, database designs do not include the proper use of indexes. Provide a specific example on how an index could be used in order to enhance user search experience. List specific fields that you would index. Analyze what would occur if the proper index is not included, with respect to your example.

Week 3 Discussion 1

“The Entity Relationship Model” Please respond to the following:

•Defining relationships within a database can improve search capabilities and optimal performance of the database in the long run. Identify at least two relationship strength types that can be used within the entity relationship model.

•Using the classifications from part one of this discussion; provide a real word scenario that demonstrates each relationship strength classification.

Week 3 Discussion 2

“Preparing an Adequate Data Model” Please respond to the following:

•Using specialization hierarchies can provide an efficient application development structure. Justify the use of surrogate primary keys for a database design. Provide an example to support your response.

Week 2 Discussion 1

“Maintaining Data Integrity” Please respond to the following:

•Describe the importance of maintaining integrity rules throughout the database structure. Create at least three examples of common relationships that are used within a relational database system. Justify your response.

•Many times, database designs do not include the proper use of indexes. Provide a specific example on how an index could be used in order to enhance user search experience. List specific fields that you would index. Analyze what would occur if the proper index is not included, with respect to your example.

Week 3 Discussion 1

“The Entity Relationship Model” Please respond to the following:

•Defining relationships within a database can improve search capabilities and optimal performance of the database in the long run. Identify at least two relationship strength types that can be used within the entity relationship model.

•Using the classifications from part one of this discussion; provide a real word scenario that demonstrates each relationship strength classification.

Week 3 Discussion 2