In the process, define three technical terms used in the program. If you wish, you may also use 100 of the 450 words to question the validity of the findings and suggest alternative explanations. Do not plagiarize in any form.
Consider such issues as whether you agree with the analysis provided , or focused on different aspects, or drawn different conclusions. Comment constructively on how comparing these interpretations have helped improve understanding and challenge your own original view of the article.
Explain reasons why would like to pursuit a Master Degree (MBA) in business administration.
SW 505 Fall 2018 Social Policy Paper Rubric
Assignment #3: Social Policy Paper. (30 points) Due 11-03-18 (12:00pm)My paper will be based on Assembly Bill 167/216
The purpose of this assignment is to enable students to develop policy analysis skills by completing a critical analysis of an existing California State law that impacts an oppressed group. The paper addresses descriptive and critical analysis issues related to problem definition, goals/objectives, values and consequences of the law. Students are asked to provide their rationale for and criteria used for proposing recommendations for policy changes. Students are required to substantiate their claims with facts and evidence from the professional literature and research. Students are required to use the Policy Analysis Framework in Jimenez, et al. (2014), pp. 25-28 to fully analyze their selected California State law in a 5- 7 page (excluding references), typed, double-spaced paper that follows APA guidelines for citations and references. Students will describe each section of the analysis and support their analysis with references from the literature and additional resources.
Spelling and grammar must be correct and the paper must flow in a manner that is easy to understand. Please submit the paper electronically to: chad.costello@csulb.edu
Sections of the analysis will be weighted differently based on the following table:
Question(s)
Points Poss
Points Rec
Comments
4
What is the history of the problem(s)?
3
What are the various theories about the causes of the problem(s)?
Based on the above, what do you think is/are the most important causes of the problem(s)?
2
What are the stated objectives of the policy legislation/bill?
What do you think might be the covert (unstated) objectives of the legislation/bill?
4
What are the values underlying the policy legislations/bills stated objectives?
What values are revealed by the covert objectives of the legislation/bill?
2
What did the policymakers expect would be the result of the policy legislation/bill?
2
SW 505 Fall 2018 Social Policy Paper Rubric
Who are the direct targets of this policy legislation/bill (the population at whom the policy legislation/bill is aimed describe them in terms of size and other demographic characteristics)?
2
Who are the indirect targets of this policy legislation/bill (other populations who may have been or will be impacted)?
2
What are the effects the policymakers intended (both short-range and long- range)?
2
What are the effects that the policymakers did not foresee (both short-range and long-range)?
2
Are there any changes in the distribution of material resources, including income and other tangible benefits as a result of the policy legislation/bill for direct or indirect target groups?
1
Are their any changes in services, rights, or statuses as a result of the policy legislation/bill?
1
What alternative policies (could be additional legisaltion/bill or possibly something else) would address the social problem discussed in the policy analysis more effectively while advancing social justice?
2. What is a Go-Go economy? Was the U.S. economy in the 1980s a Go-Go economy? Explain.
3. Who were the Culture Warriors? Assess their impact on the U.S. during the 1980s.
4. What was the Iran Contra scandal? What effect did it have on politics and society in the U.S.? Explain.
5. Describe the impact of the Rehnquist court. How did their rulings affect American society? Explain.
Discuss why a college education may not benefit all sectors of society in terms of social mobility. Do most college students expect to experience upward mobility after attaining a college degree? Why or why not?
2. Review the video, What Is Budgeting and Planning? For your final discussion, consider yourself and your plans. What are your short-term and long-term professional and career plans? How will you accomplish these goals financially?
Describe abnormalities in sexual practices among high functioning male young adults (18-25 yo) with autism spectrum disorders
Date of visit: October 20, 2017 A 19-year-old male freshman college student presents to the student health center today with complaints of bilateral eye discomfort. Upon further questioning you discover the following subjective information regarding the chief complaint. History of Present Illness Onset 2-3 days ago Location Both eyes Duration Constant Characteristics Both eyes feel “gritty” with mild to moderate amount of discomfort. Further describes the gritty sensation “like sand caught in your eye” Aggravating factors None identified Relieving factors None identified Treatments Tried OTC visine drops once yesterday which temporarily improved the redness but the gritty sensation, tearing and itching remained. Severity Level of discomfort is 2/10 on pain scale Review of Systems (ROS) Constitutional Denies fever, chills, or recent illnesses Eyes Denies contact lenses or glasses, has never experienced these symptoms previously. Last eye exam was “a few years ago”. Denies eye injury, trauma, visual changes or dryness. Denies crusting of lids or mucoid or purulent drainage. Bilateral symptoms of +redness, +itching, +tearing + FB sensation. Ears -otalgia, -otorrhea Nose +occasional runny nose with intermittent nasal congestion, denies sneezing. History of seasonal nasal allergies which is aggravated in the spring but is well controlled on loratadine and fluticasone nasal spray taken during peak season (he is not taking either right now). Throat Denies ST and redness Neck Denies lymph node tenderness or swelling Chest Denies cough, SOB and wheezing Heart Denies chest pain History Medications Loratadine 10mg daily and fluticasone nasal spray daily (only takes during the spring months when nasal allergies flare) PMH Seasonal allergic rhinitis with springtime triggers PSH None Allergies None Social Freshman student at the University of Awesome located in central Illinois. Home is in Phoenix. Habits Denies cigarettes +recreational marijuana use +drinks 3-6 beers per weekend FH Adopted, does not know biological parents history Physical exam reveals the following. Physical Exam Constitutional Young adult male in NAD, alert and oriented, cooperative VS Temp-97.9, P-68, R-16, BP 120/75, Height 6’0, Weight 195 pounds Head Normocephalic Eyes Visual Acuity 20/20 (uncorrected) OU. PERRL with white sclera bilaterally. Slight light sensitivity noted bilaterally. No crusting, lesions or masses on lids noted. Bilateral conjunctiva with diffuse redness and tearing but no mucoid or purulent drainage noted. No visible FBs under lids or on cornea to gross examination. Fundiscopic examination: Discs flat with sharp margins. Vessels present in all quadrants without crossing defects. Retinal background has even color, no hemorrhages noted. Macula has even color. Ears Tympanic membranes gray and intact with light reflex noted. Pinna and tragus nontender. Nose Nares patent. Nasal turbinates are pale and boggy with mild to moderate swelling. Nasal drainage is clear. Throat Oropharynx moist, no lesions or exudate. Tonsils bilaterally. Teeth in good repair, no cavities noted. Neck Neck supple. No lymphadenopathy. Thyroid midline, small and firm without palpable masses. Cardiopulmonary Heart S1 and S2 noted, no murmurs, noted. Lungs clear to auscultation bilaterally. Respirations unlabored. Briefly and concisely summarize the history and physical (H&P) findings as if you were presenting it to your preceptor using the pertinent facts from the case. Use shorthand where possible and approved medical abbreviations. Avoid redundancy and irrelevant information. Provide a differential diagnosis (minimum of 3) which might explain the patient’s chief complaint along with a brief statement of pathophysiology for each. Rank the differential in order of most likely to least likely. Identify any additional tests and/or procedures that you feel is necessary or needed to help you narrow your differential. All testing decisions must be supported with an evidence-based medicine (EBM) argument as to why it is necessary or pertinent in this case. If no testing is indicated or needed, you must also support this decision with EBM evidence. Note: Please ensure you all questions and follow all given instructions in the attached grading. Also, ensure you follow the given instructions in the attached file “Expectations for use of scholarly sources”
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TED Talks: InspiringThe purpose of this forum is to discuss examples of creativity by contemporary individuals in a variety of fields and share information that will enhance the learning experience of fellow students. This forum is our virtual classroom discussion.Instructions: Visit the website: Ted: Ideas Worth Spreading. https://www.ted.com/talks This organization is devoted to promoting creativity through a series of talks by experts in a variety of fields. Use the SORT BY feature on the right side of the page and select INSPIRING Review the talks and select one that appeals to you. YOUR POST SHOULD BE ON AN ORIGINAL TOPIC. Do not duplicate another student’s post. Take a look at the topics already posted on this forum. Any post on the same program as another student’s post will receive reduced credit. Post early to have the greatest selection of topics.Format:Go to the TED.com website.
Watch the talk. Use the title of the talk as the first line of your post.
Paragraph one: (10-15 sentences) Summarize the talk. What are the main points. Give examples. What conclusions did the speaker make?
Paragraph two: (10-15 sentences) Critique the talk. Give your evaluation of the speaker’s ideas. What do you think were the best ideas? What were the weak points? Are there any relevant points that the speaker neglected to raise? Why do you think this speaker’s ideas are creative? What is innovative about their thinking? Why did you select this talk? How do the ideas relate to you? Make sure you include first person statements such as: “I selected this talk because… I think the speaker’s best idea is….I think this speaker’s ideas are creative because….” “I think the speaker’s weakest point was…” ” I think the speaker neglected to point out that….We want to hear your evaluation of the talk, the pros and cons. Put some thought into your response.
Guidelines:
POSTS MUST BE ORIGINAL.
DO NOT DUPLICATE THE SAME SUBJECT AS ANOTHER STUDENT’S POST
USE THE TWO PARAGRAPH FORMAT: APPROXIMATELY 10-15 SENTENCES EACH PARAGRAPH (No lists or bullet points.)
TOTAL WORD COUNT OF ENTIRE POST : 350-450
Replies:After submitting your post, review and comment on TWO other student’s posts. Each reply should be a paragraph with about 100-125 words. Include thoughtful comments that specifically relate to the post. DO NOT simply summarize or quote the post. Give your opinion of the topic or add some additional information. Do you agree or disagree? Explain your reasoning. Or, offer an alternative perspective on the topic. In your opinion, what was the best point made in the post? Explain why. We want to know your perspective on the topic based on your knowledge and experiences. Generic comments like: Wow, that’s interesting or Thanks for sharing do not count towards the minimum requirement. Please note: Your reply should be original and express your opinion. Read the replies before you post yours. Do not restate another student’s reply. You will need to add a new dimension or offer a new perspective on the topic. Reply to a different post if another student has already stated what you were going to say. Redundant replies will be downgraded.Grades: This is your class participation grade. Posts and replies are graded. The objective is to share ideas and contribute to group learning. Posts will be graded on quality. Full credit is not automatic. Points will be deducted for posts that do not follow format instructions or meet the minimum word count or are not on an original topic. Also, points are deducted for posts that do not provide specific information or examples; and posts that lack analysis or personal reflection, or posts that have grammar, spelling or punctuation errors. Read and follow Discussion Forum instructions. After a post has been submitted, no re-writes of discussion forum posts are allowed.Late Posts and replies receive a 50% reduction. No exceptions.Plagiarism: Any instances of copying and pasting from an internet source will result in a zero score. Use your own words. Paraphrase what you learned from the author.
How to submit your post: Click on the Reply link below. Use the title of the TED talk for the first line of your post. Copy and paste your post into the text box. Adjust the spacing if needed.