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  • Title: “Advocating for Change, Preference, and Action: Practicing the 8-Sentence Paragraph Format”

    Practicing the 8-sentence paragraph format helps you solidify its rhetorical objectives: claim, give evidence, explain the connection between evidence and claim.
    Paragraph 1: claim that a change should be made. (You only have 8 sentences. It is a lot more manageable to argue for a change to your church’s coffee hour than to argue for a change to the constitution.)
    Paragraph 2: argue in favor of one option over another. (Again, in a short format like this, it is easier to argue for your favorite pizza topping than your favorite political candidate.)
    Paragraph 3: suggest that people should try something. (The trick here is not to directly address “you,” the reader.)
    Requirements: In one document with a single APA cover page, write 3 paragraphs using the 8-sentence format. Make sure each paragraph begins with a strong, debatable, appropriately qualified claim.

  • “Beyond Boring Research Papers: Crafting an Engaging and Persuasive Magazine-Style Article”

    The paper you write is NOT to be a boring research paper; it must be an attractive and pleasant to read. It should be fashioned like a magazine or on-line article.
    3. As an entertaining, informative and persuasive article, it should include images and/or graphics in a well-designed manner.
    4.  The article should be no more than 1200 words in total length (including sources/endnotes); 50 words more/less is acceptable. 
    5.  The project must be done using Word (not Publisher or other software) and uploaded as a Word file.
    6.  NO USAGE OF AI IS ALLOWED FOR THIS PROJECT.
    7. The project Word file is to be uploaded on our Canvas site no later than Monday, May 6, at 11:59 p.m.
    8. The article MUST contain at least five distinct paragraphs (more are very acceptable); 1st paragraph should contain your thesis (your restatement of the chosen prompt indicating your position); #2, #3, #4 (or more) paragraphs should contain your supports/evidence for your position; #5 Conclusion. As to your thesis, do not just make reference to (for example) “prompt #1”; restate the chosen prompt so that it indicates your position as to the prompt.
    9. You must use and cite at least 3 published sources for your argument/evidence; at least one of the sources must be from a physically published source (i.e. book, magazine that has actual page numbers). Our MUS 236 textbook CANNOT be used as a source.
    10.  Sources/references should be indicated within the body of your article, but the citation of the sources used are to be presented as end notes NOT foot notes. Citations should use either Chicago Manual of Style or MLA citation style. 

  • “Empowering Patients: Understanding and Managing Chronic Conditions”

    Submit to your faculty member for review and approval three potential health topics educational session for patients of a family practice office.
    For this essay, you will assume the role of an office manager in a family practice office. Your office offers monthly educational sessions for patients on a variety of topics. You have been asked to conduct next month’s presentation.
    This Health Topic Approval assessment will allow you to keep your presentation in mind throughout the remainder of the course, as you will use terms from several different assessments in your presentation, and you will be evaluated on accurate medical terminology use and pronunciation.
    In most cases, your physician group would likely dictate your presentation topic. For the final assessment in this course, however, you will have the opportunity to choose a topic that interests you. It does not need to be based on one of the body systems highlighted in the course assessments. For example, you may want to focus your presentation on a digestive system disease. Other topics are diabetes management, cardiac rehabilitation, diet management, or skin care. These are examples only; choose the topic of interest to you. Maybe you have a specific condition and would like to learn more about it, given all that you have learned about medical terminology throughout this course. Maybe a family member or friend has the condition.
    By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
    Competency 3: Use medical terminology and abbreviations related to body systems.
    Health topic approved.
    To ensure your topic is sufficient and appropriate for the assessment requirements, please submit three potential topics to your faculty member. They will approve one of the topics and offer feedback as necessary.

  • Title: Addressing Local Community Issues through a Local Coalition The community in which I live is facing a growing problem of litter and waste management. As the population grows, so does the amount of waste generated, and the current waste management system is

    Thinking about the community in which you live, what is an issue that could be addressed at the local level (keep it simple)?
    How would a local coalition address the issue?
    Who would be the stakeholders, the beneficiaries?
    Who would help fund the project?  What challenges might the coalition face?
    How would you know if the coalition had reached its goals? (address all the points. do it as a pharagraph)

  • “Creating an Effective Management Orientation Program for New Nurse Managers: A Proposal”

    Activity 5
    Management Orientation Program Proposal
    You have the opportunity to create a proposal to present to the leadership team for the orientation of new nurse managers. This project will include the creation of an orientation using leadership and management topics that will be selected to support the nurse manager as he or she transitions into the new role.  This project will compile specific topics, resources and facilitators to support a new nurse manager as they get acclimated to the organization or unit. APA citations expected.  
    Your proposal should include:
    Introductory and concluding remarks
    Identify 8 specific topics to support the new nurse manager
    Learning objectives for the lesson(s)
    Rationale for including each topic with a synthesis of professional literature
    Recommendation of internal and or external materials for each topic
    Recommendation of a facilitator for each topic
    Rationale listing why the materials and facilitator(s) are the most appropriate choice for that topic 
    Reading and Resources
    Review topic focused chapters in Unit III in Marquis, B. L., & Huston, C. J. (2021). Leadership roles and management functions in nursing: Theory and application. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.
    AONE-American Organization of Nurse Executives: Nurse Manager Skills Inventory (2008). Retrieved from http://www.aone.org/resources/nurse-manager-skills-inventory.pdf
    Whaley, A. & Gillis, W. E. (2016). Leadership development programs for health care middle managers: An exploration of the top management team member perspective. Health Care Management Review. Retrieved from Ovid.
    Additional Instructions:
    All submissions should have a title page and reference page.
    Utilize a minimum of two scholarly resources.
    Adhere to grammar, spelling and punctuation criteria.
    Adhere to APA compliance guidelines.
    Adhere to the chosen Submission Option for Delivery of Activity guidelines.

  • Title: “Addressing Social Justice for the Homeless: The Enactment and Impact of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act”

    Describe the purpose of a currently enacted policy that addresses the social justice problem for a chosen population, using scholarly literature for support.
    ◦ Remember, this policy must be enacted-in other words, it must be passed legislation.
    • Describe the programs and services provided through the policy, using scholarly literature for support.
    ◦ What are examples of the programs and services that are being offered as a result of your chosen policy?
    ◦ Who is the target population for these programs and services?
    • Describe how the policy connects to the chosen social justice problem, using scholarly literature for support.
    ◦ Connect the policy to the social justice problem you selected by giving a brief description of the problem. Is it a new problem, something that has recently arisen, or an old problem that never got resolved?
    • Describe the historical issues and context that led to the creation of the social problem and policy development.
    ◦ Include information about the voting outcomes for the policy and the legislative leaders who influenced the policy historically and in the present.
    ◦ Include the impact these historical features have had on the policy’s implementation 

  • “Addressing Student Struggles and Implementing Mentoring Programs: A Case Study Analysis”

    Assignment Questions
    Q1. What are the main themes raised in this case?
    Q2. What is the best course of action for this student for the immediate future? Q3. How can an organization develop successful mentoring programs to help its work force? Q4. What policy changes might the department implement to avoid a repeat of the situation in the future, with another student?

  • “The Power of Primary Sources: Analyzing a Historical Document in World History” “The Power of Primary Sources: Analyzing a Historical Document for Insights into the Past” Introduction: Primary sources, such as letters, diaries, and government documents, provide valuable insights into historical events and perspectives. By analyzing a primary source, we

    Essay 1 Primary Sources
    History 115 Essay 1 Primary Sources
    Objective:  CLSLO #5: Formulate clear and concise written arguments by completing online written assignments in world history since 1500.
    Before you begin: Visit the folder with the PDFs from Hamilton College “How To Write a Good History Paper”Links to an external site.; read parts 1, 2, 3, and 4.
    Directions: Write a paper of 1000-1200 words analyzing a primary source that you are using in your research project. It could be  one of the sources in this folder. For background information you may use one or two secondary sources, but you must make sure that most of your analysis is your own work and deals with the actual text of the source.
    Acceptable sources for background information include course materials (the textbook in particular, and Perusall materials), peer-reviewed articles from JSTOR, and encyclopedia articles from the Oxford Reference Books Online Collection, the History Compass journal that you can find on the library databases page under “Wiley Online Library” or Encyclopedia Britannica. Section 3 must be ENTIRELY based on what the primary source says.
    Format: After the title page (page 1, see below), the second page of your text should include at the top your name and a full citation of the source (author, title, editor/translator, title of collection, publisher, year, pages). Skip two lines before beginning your analysis. If you refer to specific passages (paraphrase and summary, not just quotation), give chapter, verse, or page numbers in parentheses as appropriate. Pay close attention to grammar, spelling, punctuation, and paragraphing. Number the answers to the questions below and answer the questions in order.
    While reading the source: Consider the original author’s purpose and biases (NOT the editor’s). Did the author have first-hand knowledge of the events? How did the author collect the information? Who was the audience? Which side appears in the most favorable light? Also consider the hidden potential of the source. What assumptions does the author make about attitudes and society? What aspects of daily life, government, or religion does the author mention in passing?
    What to say in the analysis: Your paper should include the following information presented in numbered subsections:
    Historical background of the source. What was happening at the time that the source was written? Be sure to indicate the source(s) of your information. Give priority to information that is likely to have a direct bearing on how you interpret the source. [about 150-250 words]
    Context for writing. Who wrote it? When? Why? What is it about? For whom did the author write? Did the author have a personal stake in how events turned out? In the case of anonymous sources, what can you deduce about the author from the source itself? [about 150-250 words]
    Usefulness of the source. What can be learned from the source? Give examples of things which can (or cannot) be learned from the source. How are the author’s circumstances reflected in the source? Give specific examples of statements that are particularly biased or particularly even-handed. Is the information easily quantifiable? If so, consider including a table as an example of how to analyze the source quantitatively. If not, discuss the most applicable interpretive approaches to the source (literary, historical, etc.). Is the work theoretical? Or does the author include a wealth of details that tell about what was happening around him or her? Does the author reveal anything about general societal attitudes (e.g. towards religion, kingship, family life)? Does the author offer insights into the specific historical events or personages? Does the author give information about things that are not the main topic of the source? (For example, in a source about religion, an author might barn- yard imagery that could tell you about peasant life.) Try to go beyond a consideration of the basic facts presented in the source to analysis of larger insights into history which might be gained from the source. Note that not all questions are applicable for all sources. [at least 600 words]
    Conclusion. What is your overall assessment of the source? What are its strongest and weakest points? How could this source best be used for research? [up to 250 words, but at least 150 words ]
    Note that none of these are simple yes/no questions and that not all are going to be relevant to every source. Address only those that are relevant and re-organize to create a coherent whole within each section. Question 3, in particular, requires an answer the length of a short paper

  • “The Bildungsroman in To Kill a Mockingbird: A Study of Character Development and Social Justice”

    For your final research paper, you will be applying your literary concept to your novel.
    Your paper will assert that your literary concept paper applies to your novel or it doesn’t.
    Your thesis should be something like “To Kill a Mockingbird is a Bildungsroman.” I’m
    assuming most of you will take the affirmative position, which would be the wise position
    to take.
    You will restate a definition for your term in this paper, but I don’t want it to be word-for-
    word what you have in your literary concept paper. And do not include the rest of your
    Literary Concept paper in this paper.
    As with your Literary Concept paper, do not include the definition in the introduction.
    Students who put it in the introduction are less apt to have a thesis.
    You will then support your position using specific evidence from the entire novel. Also,
    you can use outside sources to support your position. For instance, if you’ve run across
    a source that says To Kill a Mockingbird is a Bildungsroman, you want to use that
    source in your paper.
    You should shoot for 10 pages for this assignment. I want at least three sources cited
    in your paper. You MUST use good MLA works cited page entries and parenthetical
    citations.

  • Title: Summary and Evaluation of “Trajectory Guarding: Managing Unwanted, Ambiguously Sexual Interactions at Work” Summary: In the article “Trajectory Guarding: Managing Unwanted, Ambiguously Sexual Interactions at Work”,

    I need 2 page summary and 2 page evaulation, total being 4 pages. It is on the article “Trajectory Guarding: Managing Unwanted, Ambiguously Sexual Interactions at Work”. 
    For the summary, the instructions are: Here state what you have read, by whom, in what source, and what it is about?  Incorporate two direct or indirect text citations: quote/paraphrasing (see “ASA Format for Citations and References”in the course module, for the in-text citation examples!) . For the evaulation portion, the instructions are: Here discuss if the article information is important. Why or why not? What insights does this article add to your understanding and experience? Did you like the explanations?  Are there things from your experience or understanding that could add to the author’s explanation? (Incorporate two direct or indirect text citations!).