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Research paper

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The final assignment for this course is an academic research article critique. The purpose of the critique is to ensure that you know how to read and critically assess research for use in your own research, to understand social problems in society, support decision making in public policy, or to influence one’s own individual research approaches.

Focus of the Final Paper

Reading and critically analyzing academic research reported in journal articles is an important part of learning and applying scholarly research for multiple applications within your discipline. Through the first four weeks of this course, you have become more familiar with the various components of research design. For this final assignment, read and critically review one of the journal articles provided in the list by discipline (below). You may choose from any of the lists, however you will probably find one from your own discipline to be of greater interest to you and more useful for future reference.
1. Choose one article from the list below and read it.

Homeland Security and Emergency Management
o Haynes, M. R., & Giblin, M. J. (2014). Homeland security risk and preparedness in police agencies: The insignificance of actual risk factors. Police Quarterly, 17(1), 30-53. doi:10.1177/1098611114526017
o Settles, T., & Lindsay, B. R. (2011). Crime in post-Katrina Houston: The effects of moral panic on emergency planning. Disasters, 35(1), 200-219. doi:10.1111/j.1467-7717.2010.01200.x
o Steelman, T. A., & Mccaffrey, S. (2013). Best practices in risk and crisis communication: Implications for natural hazards management. Natural Hazards, 65(1), 683-705. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11069-012-0386-z

Military Studies
o Furia, S. R., & Bielby, D. D. (2009). Bombshells on film: Women, military films, and hegemonic gender ideologies. Popular Communication, 7(4), 208-224. doi:10.1080/15405700903046369
o McClure, P., & Broughton, W. (2000). Measuring the cohesion of military communities. Armed Forces & Society (0095327X), 26(3), 473-12.
o Routon, P. W. (2014). The effect of 21st century military service on civilian labor and educational outcomes. Journal of Labor Research, (1), 15.

Social and Criminal Justice
o McDowall, D., Loftin, C., & Pate, M. (2012). Seasonal cycles in crime, and their variability. Journal of Quantitative Criminology, 28(3), 389-410. doi:10.1007/s10940-011-9145-7
o Sharpe, G. (2009). The trouble with girls today: Professional perspectives on young women’s offending. Youth Justice, 9(3), 154. doi:10.1177/1473225409345103
o Trautner, M. (2011). Tort reform and access to justice: How legal environments shape lawyers’ case selection. Qualitative Sociology, 34(4), 523-538. doi:10.1007/s11133-011-9203-3

Social Science
o Charnley, S., & Durham, W. H. (2010). Anthropology and environmental policy: What counts? American Anthropologist, (3), 397. doi:10.1111/j.1548-1433.2010.01248.x
o Cohen, A. (2012). Sweating the vote: Heat and abstention in the US House of Representatives. PS: Political Science & Politics, (1)
o Fouts, H. N., Hewlett, B. S., & Lamb, M. E. (2012). A biocultural approach to breastfeeding interactions in Central Africa. American Anthropologist, (1), 123. doi:10.1111/j.1548-1433.2011.01401.x
o Fulton, S. A. (2012). Running backwards and in high heels: The gendered quality gap and incumbent electoral success. Political Research Quarterly, (2). 303.

Sociology
o Atkinson, M. (2004). Tattooing and civilizing processes: Body modification as self-control. Canadian Review of Sociology & Anthropology, 41(2), 125-146.
o Glass, P. G. (2012). Doing scene: Identity, space, and the interactional accomplishment of youth culture. Journal of Contemporary Ethnography, 41(6), 695. doi:10.1177/0891241612454104
o Oyelere, R., & Oyolola, M. (2012). The role of race and birth place in welfare usage among comparable women: Evidence from the U.S. Review of Black Political Economy, 39(3), 285-297. doi:10.1007/s12114-011-9122-2
o Park, J., & Denson, N. (2013). When race and class both matter: The relationship between socioeconomic diversity, racial diversity, and student reports of cross-class interaction. Research in Higher Education, 54(7), 725-745. doi:10.1007/s11162-013-9289-4
2. Read the resource below.
o Learning Commons. (2013). Using a scientific journal article to write a critical review. University of Guelph. Retrieved from http://www.lib.uoguelph.ca/get-assistance/writing/specific-types-papers/using-scientific-journal-article-write-critical-review

3. Employ the methods detailed in the Learning Commons resource to critique the article you selected in Step 1. At a minimum, the critique should include the following information:
o Introduction (about two pages)

Summarize the article you chose, including discussions surrounding the purpose of the study, the methodology utilized, the results obtained, and the conclusions drawn by the author(s) utilizing questions posed in the reading. Utilize questions posed in the “Analyze the Text” section of the Learning Commons resource to develop this section. You must include the full APA citation for the article in your references page.
o Body (about five pages)

Determine both the strengths and weaknesses of each section of the paper (i.e., introduction, methods, results, discussion, overview). Use questions posed in the “Evaluate the Text” section of the Learning Commons resource to develop this section.
o Conclusion (about three pages)

Discuss the significance of the research. Utilize questions posed in the “Establish the Significance of the Research” section of the Learning Commons resource to develop this section.

Writing the Final Paper

The Final Paper:
1. Must be 8 to 10 double-spaced pages in length (excluding title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style
2. Must include a title page with the following:
o Title of paper
o Student’s name
o Course name and number
o Instructor’s name
o Date submitted
3. Must use at least two scholarly resources
4. Must document all sources in APA style,
5. Must include a separate reference page

Assignment 1: Using Phenomenology

Using your identified phenomena from Module 1, create a qualitative research scenario using the phenomenology approach. Identify the following:

1. Research question
2. Sample
3. Data collection method (interview, survey, observation, etc.)

Post your assignment by Tuesday, November 3.All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.

Assignment 2: Conducting an Interview

Choose a classmate or colleague to interview. Create 8-10 guiding questions, and try to elicit rich, relevant information based on the questions you created. Topics may include (but are not limited to) professional and collegial experiences, experiences with online courses, etc. In your paper, include all questions and answers. Also, include an introductory paragraph stating the topic of your interview and how you prepared. Include a closing paragraph including how you documented the data and your overall experience (positive and negative) with the interview process.

Submit your response as a Microsoft Word document by Wednesday, November 4.

 

All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.

health education paper

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I have been assigned the health education topic of eating disorders and it effectson child development for my child development class. I must write a research paper including:

Basic information (definitions, statistics, etc.)

Effects on various domains of development

Myths or misconception

Suggestions for teachers and or parents on promoting and or prevention

Educational resources related to topic (parent, children, and teacher resources)

It must include 3 peer reviewed references. I have attached several options. The paper must be in APA format and must be at least five double spaced typed pages.

Nursing profession/Kelly Jacobs

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Kelly please cover all topics listed in grading criteria.Thanks!

Head-to-Toe Assessment

For this assignment, perform a complete head-to-toe assessment on one of your chosen participants. Your analysis should include the following:

Topical headings to delineate systems.

For any system for which you do not have equipment, explain how you would do the assessment.

Detailed review of each system with normal and abnormal findings, along with normal laboratory findings for client age.

An analysis of age-specific risk reduction, health screen, and immunizations.

Your expectation of normal findings and what might indicate abnormal findings in your review of systems.

The differential diagnosis (disease) associated with possible abnormal findings.

A plan of care (including nursing diagnosis, interventions, evaluation).

Client and age-appropriate evidenced based practice strategies for health promotion.

Pharmacological treatments that can be used to address health issues for this client.

Provide your answers in a 6- to 7-page Microsoft Word document.

Support your responses with examples.

Cite any sources in APA format

Social Justice Paper

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For the Final Project for this course, select any government or nonprofit organization for which there is sufficient information to allow a thorough analysis of ethical or social justice issues. You may select your own organization if it is a government or nonprofit organization, but be aware of the need for scholarly objectivity and the need to protect confidentiality. Ethical researchers never begin any project with a hidden agenda or predetermined conclusion. If you do choose your own organization, do not identify it by name or precise location.

Your Final Project should include the following:

An introduction that describes the government or nonprofit organization, the setting, and any other information about the organization or related background that readers need in order to understand the organization and its ethical and social justice issues; a description of the ethical issues facing the organization and public administrators within the organization
An explanation of the ethical issues related to two or more of the philosophical theories that this course introduces
A summary of the major ethical challenges and conflicts of responsibility presented to individuals in the organization and to the organization as a whole
A summary of the strategies that the organization uses to maintain responsible conduct
An explanation of your recommendations for addressing the issues, including a rationale for your recommendations and an explanation of why they might be effective in addressing the issues, with consideration given to the possible involvement of guerrilla government employees
An analysis of the factors that would affect the implementation of the recommendations by using the ethical decision-making model
A description of the outcomes you would expect if the organization implemented your recommendations
An explanation of how the issues you raised are related to at least two of the four social justice themes (human rights, equality, liberty, and justice)

Your Final Project must demonstrate both breadth and depth of knowledge and critical thinking appropriate to graduate-level scholarship. It must follow APA Publication Manual guidelines and be free of typographical, spelling, and grammatical errors. The project should be 13–15 pages in length (double-spaced), not including the title page, abstract, and at least 8–10 scholarly resources, excluding any organizational brochures or other nonacademic sources.

Support your Final Project with specific references to all resources used in its preparation

Research Report on Issue in Human Services History

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In this assignment, you will explore the field of human services with emphasis on its history and the effects, both positive and negative, it has had on people. This assignment allows you to identify and follow the evolution of the influence of social policy, theory, and outcomes of practices on human services delivery. The activities in this assignment will introduce students to the types of activities that have influenced real-world administrative roles. At the end of the assignment, you will be able to conceptualize how the policy and practice issues influence the operation of human services agencies.

Tasks:

Select and research an issue in human services history that has impacted the delivery of services. In a 6- to 7-page report, complete the following:

Describe the issue, its background, and the key people who were involved.
Explain how the issue or these key people have changed or defined human services.
Discuss the issue and the key people’s impact on theory, practices, and ethics, and how these issues have changed service delivery systems.
Evaluate and discuss if the changes are still evident today or have become extinct.

Examples of issues may include, but are not limited to, the Civil Rights Movement, Family Medical Leave Act, GI Bill, work/life balance, and childhood vaccinations.

Submission Details:

By Wednesday, November 11, 2015, prepare a 6- to 7-page report. Your response should rely upon at least three sources from professional literature. This may include the Argosy University online library resources, relevant textbooks, peer-reviewed journal articles, and websites created by professional organizations, agencies, or institutions (.edu, .org, or .gov). Write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources (i.e., APA format); and use accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Psychology Essay

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Writing Assignments

This is upper division General Education course conforms to the GE Upper Division Writing Policy, which reads as follows:

“All upper-division required GE courses shall be designated writing-intensive. In each such course, students will be required to complete writing assignments totaling a minimum of 2,500 words.”

Thus, the writing assignment is a critical part of the course. The writing assignment is an analysis paper due on November 9th. In that paper, I want you to analyze your childhood in light of the motivation theories we’ve discussed throughout the quarter, from the biological motivations up through goal motivation, which will be the topic just before the paper is due. How did your parents and others around you motivate you, and how did you motivate yourself? How did those motivations change as you got older? What motivated you to make both good and bad choices in your lives? You should organize the paper both chronologically and by type of motivation. So you should start with very early childhood, from preschool through early school years, then move on to late childhood, then adolescence, and then adulthood. In each of these time eras, you should discuss what role reflexes, drives and biological needs, reinforcements and punishments, observational learning, need for stimulation and arousal, personality, utility, and goals played in your motivation, and how those things changed from previous eras in your life. This assignment should require about 10 double-spaced pages to complete, which is generally around 2700 words and thus meets the 2500 word requirement.

prelim International marketing report

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Preliminary International Marketing Report

You will be creating an international marketing report for an international brand/product. You will serve as a consultant to an international company breaking into the US market. Research and analyze at least two (2) current articles on an international brands’ effort to penetrate the U.S. market. Identify the relevant and applicable concepts and theories presented in the articles and compare and contrast these concepts and theories to those from the text and other sources into your analysis. Articles of unsuccessful branding efforts are equally note worthy and may be included in your analysis. Incorporate all information into a preliminary marketing report (approximately 10 pages).

The marketing report should include research on the following regarding your selected home country and the entry to U.S. market.

Directions:

Select product and home country.
Research current International marketing topics and issues. Identify the relevant and applicable concepts and theories for your client. These may include: market segmentation, target markets, cultural issues and barriers, packaging, product design elements and features, competition, market entry methods, legal issues, and ethical issues.
Analyze relevant components of trade agreements between your company’s home country and the U.S.
Analyze U.S. culture and provide data on laws, trade issues, economic issues and other relevant background information.
State the rationale for the selection strategy for entering U.S. market
Analyze the positioning of your company’s product in the U.S.
Compare and contrast branding strategies for the U.S. market and make a recommendation for your client.
Develop a conclusion and make a summary of recommendations. Include graphics where appropriate.

I would like to write about “Managing Data for Performance Improvement.” I will show how this plays an important role in improving the performance of an organization’s health care system.

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APA Page Setup:

Pages should be set with 1-inch margins.

Font should be 12-point Times New Roman.

Lines should be doubled-spaced throughout the document, without extra spaces at the top or bottom of the page or between paragraphs or sections.

A complete document includes a title page, an abstract (if the instructor requires it), the body of the paper, a reference list, and appendices (if indicated). The paper should be 10 to 12 pages in length, not including cover page.

Basic Structure of Scholarly Writing:

Introduction

Body (development of the points)

Conclusion

Study Approach to the Assignment:

Understand what the assignment is having you do. What is the topic, question, and focus of the assignment?

Begin your research and choose your sources; take notes about the main points in the article.

Decide on your thesis statement and prepare a writing plan. The writing plan is an outline of the paper.

Outline:

Start with major themes from the literature.

Consider the point you want to make related to each theme, related to your thesis statement. Remember that you will want to include other perspectives and either support or refute the perspective when applicable.

Insert details of point development under each theme. Include a notation of the reference sources so that you can include that in the paper.

Begin writing.

Check your paper and correct any grammatical and spelling errors prior to submitting the body of your paper to TurnItIn.

Submit the body of your paper to TurnItIn at least 24 hours before the due date (you should consider submitting 72 hours before—in case TurnItIn is delayed—so that you have time to make any final revisions before submitting the paper for a grade before the deadline). Review the report when it comes back and save it to your computer. When you review the report, look at the source matching and ensure that you have paraphrased and cited the information correctly in the paper.

Submit your paper as a Word document in the appropriate section.

More Details about Parts of the Paper:

The abstract should summarize the content of the report, not be an introduction (the “tone” of the abstract should be similar to news broadcast). Include the following: a) what the paper is about, b) types of resources used to investigate your report and how they were obtained, and c) significant implications. Limit the abstract to 150 words or less.

The body of thepaper begins with the introduction (page 3 of the paper if there is an abstract). Repeat the title of the paper on the first line of the page, but do not add the title “introduction.” In APA term papers, the first paragraph of the paper is understood to be the introduction.
The introduction should:

Relate the purpose of the paper (e.g., to present the issue and suggest how to resolve it?).

Define key concepts.

Indicate the significance.

State your thesis statement. The thesis statement should reflect that you have chosen a position that is stated in one sentence and that answers the assignment question. However, remember to use APA style to make your thesis statement. This means you will not use the first-person perspective (“I” statements). Also note: Often, there is no “right” or “wrong” answer to the question. The point is to take a position and then present arguments—or rationales—that support your position.

Next, there should be a development of points (arguments) that were mentioned in the introduction. The body looks at, analyzes, and evaluates the evidence (from the literature) and makes connections that present your points, step by step (a logical development of rationale), to support your thesis statement. A major part of the grade for writing assignments relates to the writing skills of presenting your argument.

There should be a clear indication of the significance of the problem to nursing practice or other discipline, supported by the literature (note that the introduction merely introduces it; the development expounds on the introduction).

Then, present the arguments about how to manage this issue or topic. Remember to present the main points of each author, analyzing and evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of each position. Consider any relationships between what the authors have said. Is there any overlap? Are there any gaps? Do the authors make valid points?

Consider what applies from the article(s) that support your persuasive argument. Use all of the literature to back up your statements; synthesizing the information from your articles (no more than 20% of the paper should be quoted material). Also, avoid using bulleted lists.

The last paragraph of the body of the paper will be the conclusion. The conclusion should assess the issue by summarizing the points made in the paper (and not introduce any “new” points) by stating any further recommendations about the topic and by ending with a repeat of your thesis statement to emphasize your position on the assignment question.

The paper will end with a reference list of each reference cited in the paper. You must follow any specific instructions made by your instructor. When you conduct your literature search, you will find many articles and must decide which articles to use. Consider the following:

Use articles that were published within the past five years.

Look for peer-reviewed articles in notable journals (For nursing: Avoid nurse-opinion articles posted on the internet from nursing websites, such as The Center for Nursing Advocacy, Nursezone.com, and others. Also, avoid hospital organization sites.) Look at the major nursing journals (do a Shapiro Library lit search instead of an internet search). You may consider using a position statement from a nursing organization as one of the resources.

Do not use Wikipedia as a reference.

Motivation is a complex subject, but its understanding and application is central to the success of management and the organization. Imagine that the CEO of your organization (current or past) has tasked you with recommending actions to promote employee’s involvement. This is a very important task. We recommend you start by drafting an outline of you potential ideas. Thereafter, you can explain in detail your proposal to the CEO. The outline should not be a reiteration of motivation theory, but should provide succinct points that cover the key topics of motivation and provides a road map that management can implement to improve motivation within the organization.

 

 

 

HINT: Review Chapter 8, page 226. Also, you might want to think about a specific job or unit you worked previously.

 

 

 

PREWORK:

 

 

 

Review the following videos about how to create an outline:

 

 

 

•Outlines (1 min 53 s)

 

•Making an Outline (5 min 1 s)

 

Watch the following videos as supplemental materials:

 

 

 

1.Understanding what motivates and engages employees (3 min 58 s)

 

2.Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation (4 min 17 s)

 

3.Communicate to motivate (3 min 58 s)

 

 

 

 

Write a five (5) pages paper in which you:

 

 

 

1.Create a one (1) page outline in which you select topics and subtopics around your recommendations to improve the employee’s involvement.

 

2.Explain three (3) of the most critical topics you have included in your outline, and propose a potential course of implementation. (4 pages)

 

3.Use at least five (5) quality academic resources you have located using the Strayer Library resources databases in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia does not qualify as an academic resource, and neither do web-based blogs.

 

4.Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:

 

a.Typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.

 

b.Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.

 

c.Include a reference page. Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.

 

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

 

 

 

•Analyze the relationship between the basic organizational behavior models of individual, group, and organizational processes, and the productivity of an organization.

 

•Explain the variety of motivational theories and job design considerations.

 

•Use technology and information resources to research issues in leadership and organizational behavior.

 

•Write clearly and concisely about leadership and organizational behavior using proper writing mechanics