People have big ideas. In general, when someone starts a project, it starts with what they want the final product to encompass, but they don’t know how to get there. This big idea that can be broken down into smaller chunks is known as an epic, and the user story is the work that needs […]

A communication plan provides information in a clear and direct way to all parties involved in the project. As you discussed in your Week 5 – Collaborative Discussion: Communication Plan, there are several different templates available and ways to develop an agile communication plan. Create an agile communications strategy for the project or task you […]

When you attempt to solve a complex social problem, it is important to elicit input from a diverse group of stakeholders, including those in formal positions (e.g., public officials, legislators, administrators of non-profit agencies, etc.) and those in the community who are most affected by the problem (e.g., service users, residents, etc.). The stakeholders should […]

For this video, choose one item that addresses a current issue and makes connections to class concepts. The item may be print or video—for example, an article from the current edition of a newspaper or magazine, a segment from a news or talk show, a YouTube video, vlog, or any program that features current affairs. […]

In “Self-Control and Grit: Related but Separable Determinants of Success,” Angela Duckworth and James J. Gross discuss grit as one of two determinants of success (319). Duckworth and Gross suggest that “grit” is “the tenacious pursuit of a dominate superordinate goal despite setbacks” (319). Grit along with self-control are “strongly correlated, but not perfectly so” […]

Below is a preview of the Argumentative Essay assignment we will be working on for the next couple of weeks: Write a persuasive essay—one that has a clearly stated thesis and presents an argument on a specific topic from the list below. You must use at least 4 secondary sources from the BPCC library. Not […]

This module outlines the new public administration movement and its impact. After reviewing the Module Ten reading and resources, write a response to the following: You have been hired as a management consultant to the new mayor of Brady City. The new mayor ran on a platform that highlighted an ability to bring significant productivity […]

Let’s look towards climate solutions together! Project Drawdown has compiled a comprehensive library of 93 climate solutions that focus on reducing greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere in sectors ranging from Agriculture, Technology, Electricity, and Health and Education, to name a few. In this assignment, you will use the climate solutions library from Project Drawdown to […]

In this final paper, you will consider the sustainability challenges that your home community currently faces and propose components of a plan tailored to meet those challenges. Think about your home community; this might be the community where you are living now, or a previous place that you identify with closely and still consider to […]

Choose a film that contains a weather phenomenon. Write a 500-700 (or more) word analysis Choose a film that contains a weather phenomenon. Watch the movie! Choose a weather phenomenon to research (if there is more than one in the film). Use books, news articles, textbooks, and scholarly articles to learn more about the science […]