Research the Internet and find a celebrated criminal prosecution case to analyze, such as a criminal case that received media attention. This case must have proceeded to trial; it cannot have been plea bargained or dismissed before the trial phase.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you address the following questions:

• Summarize the criminal procedures that occurred in this case, from arrest through appeal, if applicable.
• What was the crime the defendant was alleged to have committed? What are the elements of that crime? Is there sufficient evidence to believe the defendant guilty of this crime beyond a reasonable doubt? Explain.
• Identify the legal defenses used in this case. Explain what the defense entails and if it is viable.
• Based on the evidence, should, or did, the defense apply to either exonerate the defendant or reduce his sentence?

Format your answers consistent with APA guidelines.

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Week 5 disc./Assignment

Chapter 12 of your text identifies seven areas of cognitive development that have been addressed in this book: perception, language, memory, conceptual understanding, social cognition, problem solving, and academic skills. Table 12.1 of the chapter also identifies the eight themes of children’s thinking, in general, that have filtered throughout the course of this text.

For your Final Paper, you will select one area of cognitive development and analyze it through the lens of one of the themes outlined in Table 12.1. 

Your Final Paper will be five to eight pages in length (plus title and reference pages) and include the following components: 

1. A description of your chosen area of cognitive development 
2. A summary of the current knowledge that exists on your chosen theme
3. An analysis of the applicability of your findings to the differentiation of instruction for children of different needs and abilities
4. A discussion of the anticipated challenges that could impact your chosen area of cognitive development and theme

This is a research paper and must include at least four scholarly sources (in addition to your course text) that clearly demonstrate their relevance to your topic. These sources must be cited both within your paper and on your reference page using proper APA format.

The Final Paper:

1. Must be five to eight double-spaced pages in length and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
2. Must include a title page with the following:
   • Title of paper
   • Student’s name
   • Course name and number
   • Instructor’s name
   • Date submitted
3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
6. Must use at least four scholarly sources (in addition to your course text).

BUSINESSS MEMO 1,000-1,200 WORDS WITH REFENCES AND NO PLAGARISM

You are a new member of the operations team of a midsize manufacturing company with 500 employees. The decision makers at your manufacturing plant are struggling to meet production performance levels. After evaluating the company’s performance level problems, you quickly realize that the company did not follow a standardized operations management process.

The operations manager and the warehouse manager are the key decision makers in your business unit. They have asked for your assistance in presenting the benefits of incorporating a standardized operations management process.

Draft a business memo to the operations manager and warehouse manager of 1,000–1,200 words, outlining the following:

• How can your company apply operations management (OM)?
• Discuss 2 examples of how OM is used to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of business operations.
• Discuss the purpose of OM and how it could improve things like production, quality assurance, resource management, and customer stratification.
• Use APA, 6th edition format for all citations and references

1. Determine at least two (2) advantages and two (2) disadvantages of the partnership business formation. Provide relevant examples of each to support the response.

2. Discuss the signal a large stock repurchase might foretell about management’s outlook relative to the future of a company. Explain whether a repurchase of stock is typically a good or bad sign. Provide a rationale for your response.

3. Compare the major advantages of cash dividends and stock dividends that investors should look for when attempting to choose between two (2) publically traded companies. Discuss your preference for either cash dividends or stock dividends, and support your position with real-world examples of the advantages of your preference.