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In this research paper assignment, you will choose one of the topics listed below and write an essay of 1200 – 1500 words, including documentation and a Works Cited according to MLA format. This paper will explore topics connected to one of the authors studied during the semester, adding research to expand on your analysis. Each topic will cover several defined areas that vary according to the subject discussed. Please review the topics carefully. Topic I chose: Topic #4 Langston Hughes celebrated the average African American man and woman. He showcased the music, nightlife, and history of African Americans in his works. He was particularly concerned with the identify and experience of African Americans in America. As a part of the Harlem Renaissance, Hughes used his work to show the merits of his people in order to make a case for racial equality. In the 1960s Hughes poetry reflected the racial turbulence of the times. Hughes died in 1967 but his last book of verse, The Panther and the Lash contains protest poems such as Black Panther and The Backlash Blues. In your research paper, trace how Hughes poetry changed as the experience of African Americans changed from the time of the Harlem Renaissance to the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. Introduction: For your intro, you should give a brief biography of Hughes, define the terms Harlem Renaissance and Civil Rights Movement and end with a thesis that ties these two historical time periods into Hughes work. Part I: Give the historical background of the times. Start with the Harlem Renaissance and then the turbulent times of the struggle for Civil Rights that took place in the 1960s.

In this project, you will use a diagnostic tool called a communication audit in order to assess organizational communication within an organization of your choice. STEPS Administer the communication audit survey in your organization. In order to obtain valid results, you want to survey between 15-20 people. You may print out the survey and distribute it in person for completion, or you may administer it online, for example, using Survey Monkey or Google Forms. The survey includes questions that tap into five different areas of organizational communication: (1) Receiving information from others, (2) Sending information to others, (3) Sources of information, (4) Timeliness of information, and (5) Channels of communication. Within these five areas of organizational communication, identify one major area of concern to address based on the responses from the survey. Research the scholarly literature for recommendations about how the organization can address this issue. Participate in the discussions by reflecting on your work and sharing feedback with others in the class. Create and deliver a presentation that provides the results of your audit with suggestions for improvement based on the data obtained from the audit and the literature on organizational communication. FORMAT Audit Report: Present an introduction that describes your research methodology and provides details of the survey administration, response rate, and characteristics of the survey population. Develop a professionally-written narrative in which you describe the data using appropriate tables, charts, and graphs. Include a detailed analysis followed by a summary of your findings, using the example in the “Collecting and Analyzing Data” file below. Identify the top communication challenge from your survey, and present your recommendations to strengthen this communication challenge, based on the scholarly literature. In the appendix, present the survey questions and the responses for each question. Presentation: Your presentation should be professional and creative. Adding audio and/or visual elements on the slides is highly recommended. Text should be the proper size for viewing during a presentation. Your presentation will need title and citation slides. You must have a minimum of 3 reliable sources in your citations. Use APA format for the in-text citations you use to support your arguments. Don’t forget to check your spelling! As a friendly reminder, all words must be yours and your own typing. You may not copy text directly from a source You may use presentation software of your choice. Examples include (but are not limited to): MS Powerpoint, Prezio, Animoto, GoAnimate
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The purpose of this assignment is to have you complete a draft of your research poster. How you organize your poster is up to you. Remember, your poster must contain the following: Introduce and identify your research question Describe your population of interest Look at your chosen issue from an interdisciplinary perspective by identifying at least 10 empirical, peer reviewed articles that represent at least three social science disciplines that speak to your population of choice. These articles need to: 1) Give you a pulse of the main issues facing your population and what the current state of the research is, 2) Lead you to think through potential policy implications for your group and 3) Help you examine the implications of this issue for society more broadly. You will need to compare and contrast the findings from the different disciplines. How do the findings align? How do they contrast? What insight does each discipline give to the specific issues of your chosen topic? Identify and discuss the specific provisions within selected laws and policies (e.g. ACA, Violence Against Women Act, Social Security Act) that apply to your chosen topic. Provide viable policy solutions based on your research.

Essay Type: Argumentative (Classical) 5th page is works cited sources most come from mountain view college databases https://libguides.dcccd.edu/az.php provide links to sources

Submissions should be double-spaced using a standard 12-point font with page numbers on the bottom corner. Excellent analysis will include a discussion of the common themes found throughout the readings, illustrate an understanding of the material as well as how it applies to public administration and public policy. A reference page (last page of your paper) and in-text citations with page numbers (Gooden, 2014, p. 20) are required in order to demonstrate adequate comprehensive of the readings. APA-style citations and formatting are required.

Discuss feminism/gender roles in the film “Great expectations ” ,”The Knights Tale “- Heere bigynneth the Knyghtes Tale and The Wife of Baths Tale – Heere bigynneth the Tale of the Wyf of Bathe. Must also include 3 external sources other than the text being analyzed and cite work .

In the next few weeks you will be completing each section of the proposal template. You will be providing a detailed description of your proposed campaign to accurately solve the given case study. You will expected to provide a neat, professional looking proposal. I will be grading you using a pre-provided rubric. You are to hand in your final proposal in person and via blackboard. You will be provided with a peer assessment based on Scotts template for peer assessment. Total /100 This will be worth 20% of your final grade. Case for Proposal The Art Gallery of Windsor, Windsor, ON The Art Gallery of Windsor has been a main steak in the arts and culture category in Windsor-Essex since 1943. It has seen a recent dip in attendance and continues to have issues getting high-profile exhibits and events to take place at The Art Gallery. You have been hired by The Gallery to come up with an event and an entire PR strategy proposal for the New Year. They see a dip in attendance in the cold months of January and February. You are to complete the following research analysis and provide a detailed strategy campaign to present to the client, The Gallery. You will not be formally presenting but your proposal must be professionally presented and organized. The Gallery has little to no marketing/advertising budget so they are relying heavily on PR traction to get the word out about this event. You will be given a full rubric prior to the due date. Please see below for all of the requirements this is a Term project so ALL aspects of the lesson topics learned this semester, must be included. About (YOUR COMPANY) A brief explanation about your agency positioning and staff (you are to come up with a name of your agency) One paragraph about what sets you apart / why a good fit for prospect (Name of Prospect) Situation Analysis Summarize the needs of The Art Gallery why do they require your help? Start with demonstrating knowledge about the industry they are in and any trends / opportunities that should be important to your prospect. Move on to a brief statement of your understanding of the prospect and products/services. Next tie these to market data, perceived strengths/weaknesses of the prospect with a focus on the opportunities that you see, and why thats important. Include a full SWOT analysis. Close with a description of what your proposal includes. (For example) This proposal presents a full range of public relations strategies and tactics that can be tailored to interact and build upon each other to overcome challenges and best meet PROSPECTS public relations goals. PR Strategic Plan Elements Should Include: A complete SWOT analysis Based on research within the category, a detailed description as to who your audience is including demographics and psychographics (remember – this is not based on objective opinion, this should be solidified in research with reasons and justifications). An event inclusive of all details necessary that you would need for the client to sign off on. You need to provide reasons and justifications as to why your event idea will be effective based on the audience demographics. Influencer strategy Social Media strategy A full media plan based on who your ideal target audience where will you be promoting this event? How will you accomplish this? Remember, the Art Gallery is looking for a HUGE PR push as they have little to no advertising budget, how will you accomplish this? An aggressive media relations effort. What this will consist of, how it will support other areas in the program and specifics on why its important. Outline your approach and planned focus high level reasoning behind the recommendations youre making.

You can use this link for practice guidelines https://www.cdc.gov/mrsa/healthcare/clinicians/prevention/index.html Research Proposal Paper instructions Include the body of the paper with the following titled sections: ?Abstract ?Title (introduction) ? Background ?Methods ?Literature Review ?Discussion ?Proposed Change ?Proposed methods to measure outcomes ?Conclusion 2.Describe the problem, including purpose and goal of the EBP review (EBP proposal paper part 1). Start with a global description of the importance of nursing and narrow your topic to the organizational level. 3.Explain the Background of your problem, definition of the variables. Include any pertinent background and history pertaining to your problem or topic of interest and what has led you to believe this problem is of great significance to the nursing profession. The aim of this section is to help the reader understand the concepts and definitions of your topic of study. 4. Identify your source and method for searching the evidence. Find the highest level of evidence first and then proceed methodically through the hierarchy of evidence to answer the focused question. Remember Not all evidence is created equal. That is, we can have more confidence in some types of evidence than in others. Just because the evidence you have may be a study or a clinical guideline published by an organization does not mean that it is the best evidence (i.e., the most objective or the most trustworthy). Refer to the levels of evidence and explain on this section how do you searched and classify the evidence. Why are you trusting the results? Discuss, appraise and synthesize evidence. Critical review of all evidence that you will use to support your improvement efforts. Once the evidence is gathered, you must critically appraise each study to ensure its credibility and clinical significance. An easy method for conducting critical appraisal is to answer these three key questions: i.What were the results of the study? (In other words, what is the evidence?) ii.How valid are the results? (Can they be trusted?) iii.Will the results be helpful in caring for other patients? (Are they transferable?) .Include suggestions for improvement/change (Aim) to whatever it is you are researching. For example, If you are proposing policy changes to current urinalysis protocols, how will this policy impact the organization and stakeholders? Patient and/or population expected to benefit directly from improved flow or process. Risk of participation is same as receiving usual care. If risk or burden is higher than with usual care, consider research & IRB 8.State what EBP model will you use to plan for your project. What plans do you have to measure key indicators, what about tools use to measure the outcomes, what is the validity or reliability if any. Measures may include knowledge, attitude, behavior/practices, and outcomes What about the sample? You may propose small but large enough samples to observe changes. What is the feasible for data collection, minimal time needed, resources, costs. How will you conduct the data analysis? Who will be involve in the Organization? 9.Write the conclusion of your paper, summarizing the main points and explaining its main purpose. Restate the topic, purpose, main points and the significant of your findings. End this section with the implications for practice make emphasis on the future of your topic. 10.Go back and re-read all directions above and edit, edit, edit. Power Point Instructions. A – Develop an abstract: ( this can be can be apart of one of the pages) An abstract is an outline/brief summary of your paper and your whole project. Abstracts highlight major points of your research and explain why your work is important; what your purpose was, how you went about your project, what you learned, and what you concluded. 1.The body of the abstract may not exceed 350 words and should be single-spaced. 2.Short titles and standard abbreviations are recommended. The title should be specific in addressing the key concepts in the project. 3.Abstracts must include the following sections: ?Title conveys the projects significance ?Background/Significance of the Problem Identification of the problem ? Clinical question PICOT question ?Purpose What you set up to do ?Methods How do you find the evidence (databases, keywords, inclusion and exclusion criteria) ?Synthesis of evidence Clinical appraisal of literature/best evidence guiding practice change ?Change Proposed change in practice discussed ?Implementation Strategies describe approach to the project and how the outcomes will be evaluated. ?Discussion/Conclusions/Implications: Integration into practice, lessons learned from this project and the implications in nursing practice ?References: Include at least 5 references that are no more than 10 years old. 4.Use American Psychological Association (APA) 6th edition guidelines in the preparation of the proposal. Include at least five (5) references that are no more than 10 years old. B – Develop a PowerPoint presentation: 1.Create a PowerPoint presentation using the abstract as a guide (like you will be presenting your findings in a conference). 2.Presentation must describe the process and outcomes resulting from the critical appraisal and use of the best and most relevant research evidence related to your clinical question. .
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After you read each source carefully and critically, please compile an annotated bibliography with a brief description and evaluation of the sources. In addition to the annotated bibliography, you will also summarize your findings. Your assignment should consist of the following three parts. 1. Topic Your topic must be related to Japanese religion It could be one of the six themes we have learned in the course, or you can explore a more specific topic of your own interest Write a brief description explaining what your topic is and why you are interested in the topic (100-250 words) 2. The annotated bibliography Use the MLA citation format and be consistent with it Use a minimum of 7 sources that includes 5 academic sources If you are aiming for extra credit, use a minimum of 10 sources including 8 academic sources Each source should be accompanied by a 100-150 word annotation o Write annotations in paragraphs using complete sentences o What are the main points? What is the argument? o How credible is the source? How current? Any biases? o How useful is it for learning your topic about Japanese religion? 3. Findings and conclusion Write a discussion of what you have learned from your research. (200-300 words) If you are not familiar with an annotated bibliography, please read the excellent explanation by The Online Writing Lab at Purdue University. https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/common_writing_assignments/annotated_bibliographies/index.html MLA Formatting and Style https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_formatting_and_style_guide/mla_formatting_and_style_guide.html
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In a cogent, well organized and grammatically correct essay of 8 pages (12 point Times New Roman Font, standard margins, double spaced) write a summary and analysis of an interview or series of interviews you are to conduct with a manager in an organization about which you have ample information and access. Note that you need not identify the organization by name. It may or may not be your present or former workplace. You need not identify the managers name, but should include some description of the managers level of responsibility and scope of duties in the organization. Indeed, the manager may be yourself. In your interview and in your write up, be sure to address the following: What are the major duties and responsibilities of the organization? of the manager interviewed? What is the command chain? Board of Directors? What is the role of the legal department, if any? Any relationship with outside counsel? What legal issues has the organization faced? Give attention to any related ethical issues as well. Who is charge with ethical oversight? Provide assessment of management. Focus on examples where management has successfully or unsuccessfully dealt with legal and ethical issues with the organization. How did management deal with the legal and ethical issues? What support or resources, if any were at their disposal? Section II Critique the organizations management using law & strategy management concepts. Provide law & strategy recommendations o Apply Birds pathway analysis where would you rank the organization on Birds continuum and why? How could it improve? Bird, Robert C., Law, Strategy and Competitive Advantage, 44 Conn. L. Rev. 61 (2011). Bird, Robert C.,Law, Strategy, and Competitive Advantage,44 UCONN L. REV. 61 (2011). Drucker essays. o Was the organization successful based on Barneys resource based view of the firm framework? Why or Why not? How could it be? Barney, Jay. Firm Resources and Sustained Competitive Advantage 17 J. MGMT. 99 (1991). o Reflect and comment on how Bagleys concept of legal astuteness can be applied to the organization. How did the management relationship with counsel affect the solution or failure to solve legal and ethical issues? Bagley, Constance E. Whats Law Got to Do with It?: Integrating Law and Strategy, 47 AM. BUS.L.J. 587 Bagley, Constance, Strategic Compliance Management, HBS 9-806-173 (2006).
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