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  • “Understanding and Treating Disruptive Behavior in a Child with a Traumatic Past: A Case Study”

    Mary Rose is nine years old. She is adopted. Her biological mother suffered from depression and her biological father was abusive. Mary Rose was removed from the home at age three, but not before witnessing excessive arguing between her parents, including physical fighting. Mary Rose spent time in foster care before being adopted three years ago. She has had difficulty adjusting to her new family and school. She initiates fights with her classmates and seems to enjoy intimidating them. She takes others’ possessions and destroys them just for fun. Last week she rode her bicycle outside of her neighborhood and was gone for three hours. She lied to her parents about where she had been and couldn’t understand why they were worried about her.
    Concept Map Information
    What is the Main diagnosis for Mary Rose? 
    What are the Key symptoms?
    What differential diagnoses did you consider and why? 
    What is your treatment recommendation and why? 
    What is the Prognosis?
    Resources for this activity
    What are Disruptive, Impulse Control, and Conduct Disorders?
    https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/disruptive-impulse-control-and-conduct-disorders/what-are-disruptive-impulse-control-and-conduct-disorders
    Disruptive, impulse control, and conduct disorders
    https://youtu.be/XH46Nm1QOcg

  • “Advancements in Forensics: Exploring the Latest Technologies and Techniques”

    Students will be assigned one research paper on a specific topic related to Forensics. The
    topic assigned will be chosen in order to promote critical thinking skills and enhance the
    student’s ability to communicate their perspective effectively on paper. Each paper will
    be a minimum of 8 pages in APA style.
    SUGGESTED TOPICS:
    DNA
    FINGERPRINTING
    CRIME SCENE PHOTOGRAPHY
    COMPUTERS AND CRIME SCENE MAPPING
    BALLISTICS
    SEROLOGY
    CRIME LABS
    ANYTHING THAT INTERESTS YOU IN THE FIELD OF FORENSICS
    You can also pick any topic which is related to Forensics or Crime Scene Processing.
    The Library has several sources to search or the internet is always a great resource.

  • “Dear Future Self: Reflections on Gender, Sex, and Sexuality in My Learning Journey”

    Your final writing assignment opportunity to write a 2-3 page letter, to your future self, reflecting on your learning in this class. This letter should explore what you learned about gender, sex, and sexuality that is meaningful and useful to you today and how you think they might be useful to you in your own future life work.

  • Exploring the Rich Musical Culture of Mali: A Journey Through History, Instruments, and Relevance in Today’s World

    Research a musical culture/style/genre of your choice. Do your best to stretch your tastes and imagination with whom you could research.
    Type a four page written report (double-spaced) or record a minimum five-minute presentation with oral delivery; include background information e.g. about the people who practice this style, history of the culture, facts about the musical culture, including descriptions of musical elements and instruments, and its relevance in today’s world. The travel project will be available after mid-term then you may submit the assignment whenever is convenient.
    Please upload with bibliography to Canvas.
    Due date is the last week of the semester. If you have any questions or need help choosing a topic please email me as possible.
    Please use reliable databases such as the LMC library or Google Scholar to inform your project. Have fun!

  • Radiographic Evaluation of Right AP Knee Projection

    Vertebral Column (Lumbar Intervertebral Disks, Thoracolumbar Spine: Scoliosis, and Lumbar: Spinal Fusion)
    1. What procedural variations are available to maximize patient comfort?
    2. What are the disadvantages of these variations?
    THIS SECTION GOES THE RIGHTAP KNEE IVE uploaded
    1. Identify the projection. Right AP knee
    2. List the essential projections for this entire procedure according to Merrill’s. (For instance, a hand procedure would include the PA, Lateral, and PA Oblique lateral rotation)
    3. Describe the positioning criteria for the image. Must include central ray, CR angle, planes (perpendicular/parallel), SID, obliquity, external/surface landmarks, etc…
    4. Identify all pertinent anatomy. Pathology present? Artifacts? 
    5. Are the images properly identified with lead markers that are easily visualized? 
    6. Suggested exposure factors-manual or AEC.
    7. Describe the Density (Exposure), Contrast and Spatial Resolution aspects of the image.
    8. Critique the Image * Positioning errors? *Centering correct? *Anatomy present? 
    (Use evaluation criteria in Merrill’s)   
    9. Describe correction factors needed (if any).  N/A
    10. Does image meet the minimum evaluation criteria?_ No  If no, does image need to be repeated?  

  • Exploring the Power of Subtext in Acting: A Critical Analysis of Course Packet Analysis

    The only source: Course Packet Analysis attached (12-pt. font, Min. 1500 words) Please consider the content and pick one critical point that provokes further thought or creativity. Use quotations from the reading that reinforce your exploration. Most Importantly, please use acting vocabulary and terms learned from the readings: (circumstance: the who what where when and why of a character you plan to take on for the role) (subtext the underlying meaning or message of a text that isn’t stated) (beat: Opportunity for you to create)

  • Controversial Topics to Avoid in Academic Writing

    please avoid the following topics:
    abortion rights
    animal testing
    climate change
    belief in gods
    death penalty /capitol punishment
    euthanasia/assisted suicide
    fad diets like keto
    funding of law enforcement
    immigration
    legal alcohol/tobacco age
    legalize marijuana
    sex work
    pausing student athletes
    second amendment rights
    universal healthcare
    vaccine

  • “Exploring Rational Numbers: Teaching Methods and Common Core Standards”

    Final Project:
    Research a topic on rational numbers (fractions): lowest terms, equivalent fractions,
    comparing fractions, a fraction operation – addition, subtraction, multiplication, division,
    or a specific property, and ideas about approaches to pedagogy/teaching methods. Use
    the Common Core Standards noted in chapter 6.1, 6.2, or 6.3 of our textbook. Also refer
    to the Mathematics Grades Pre-Kindergarten to 12, Massachusetts Curriculum
    Frameworks, link below, read pages 19 – 21).
    Find at least one related article at the QCC Alden Library.
     Use academic sources to research the topic and teaching methods.
    https://qcc.mass.libguides.com/ResearchGuide > Class Guides >
    Math – Math for Educators I and II, may be helpful and you can also ask a
    librarian for assistance.
    Write a summary of what you learned about the topic and pedagogy.
     Produce a typed, one-page summary in essay form. Note your topic, the
    Common Core Standard and grade level, and cite your article/s in MLA
    Formatting:
    https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_formatting_
    and_style_guide/mla_formatting_and_style_guide.html
     You can also visit the QCC Writing Center for assistance:
    https://www.qcc.edu/services/tutoring/writing-center
    The project is 15 % of your grade and it is due on May 9th, 2024 at 7pm. Late work will
    not be accepted. Grading will be based on a total of 100 points: 75 points for the
    summary, which should include the topic, Common Core Standard and grade level, your
    observations and what you learned, and citation of the article/s: 25 points for your
    explanation.
    Frameworks (Math):
    https://www.doe.mass.edu/frameworks/math/201

  • “The Silent Epidemic: Exploring the Impact of Mental Illness on Society”

    1) Written about a social problem that affects a significant portion of the population.
    2) Created an interesting title that captures the interest of your reader and indicates the focus of your essay.
    3) Included appropriate information in the top left-hand corner of your paper.
    4) Inserted page numbers with your last name in front of them in the top right-hand corner of your paper.
    5) Written a strong, creative introduction that sustains the interest of your reader and clearly articulates what you hope to accomplish in your essay.
    6) Developed interconnected paragraphs using sign-post sentences, with each paragraph dealing with one major idea.
    7) Identified and used a minimum of SIX sources that meet academic standards for accuracy, integrity, reliability, and objectivity.
    8) Appropriately quoted supporting material.  Quoted material is in quotation marks and is cited using in text citations.
    9) Written a strong conclusion that satisfies the reader and sums up what the reader should take away from the essay.
    10) Created a writer’s voice that is both uniquely yours and also that is appropriate for academic writing.
    11) Proofread and revised the essay to fix any spelling, grammar and syntax mistakes.
    12) Written a minimum of six pages of text NOT including the Works Cited page.
    13) Created a Works Cited page that is formatted according to MLA Standards.  All sources listed in the Works Cited page appear in the essay in the form of in-text citations, and in-text citations have sources in the Works Cited page.

  • “Building an Online Resale Empire: Creating a Customer-Centric Marshalls-style Store”

    Online, reselling household, collectibles, clothing, and many more items. Marshalls type store for customers satisfaction.