Your first immersion paper is due this week.
Be sure to build your assignment utilizing the detailed instructions and grading rubric below.
This paper should roughly be 50% of writing analyzing your observations of the “other” and 50% of writing analyzing your self-observations.
Remember, you are APPLYING the course constructs covered thus far to your experience. You are not writing a narrative summary of your experience.
This is an application paper. It should be clear what concepts you saw come to life. This paper should be written and formatted in APA style.
Read the detailed instructions regarding immersions, and then explore your local community for diverse churches, activities, or events that will meet the requirements for the immersion experience.
Immersion/Exposure Experience and Applied Learning Paper:
Watch this Immersion Experience Explanation Video (17:15)
Students participate in 3 cross cultural immersion/exposure experiences each lasting a minimum of 3 hours. Three of these experiences can be participation in services at worship centers that are composed of a primary ethnic community that is distinct from own ethnic and racial identification, and is not Euro-American and is not multi-ethnic. See the Immersion addendum at the end of the syllabus.
One of the experiences can be attendance of at least 3 hours at one of the following museums:
Japanese American National Museum, 369 East First Street
Los Angeles, California 90012 http://www.janm.org/Links to an external site.
California African American Museum, 600 state drive, exposition park, LA 910037; www.caamuseum.orgLinks to an external site.
Museum of Tolerance, Simon Wiesenthal Plaza, 9786 West Pico Blvd (southeast corner of Pico Boulevard and Roxbury Drive) Los Angeles, CA 90035; www.museumoftolerance.comLinks to an external site.
IF you feel you are unable to schedule immersion experiences, schedule a zoom meeting with your faculty to discuss indirect/asynchronous options. This option is HIGHLY DISCOURAGED, as immersions are consistently reported to be the most valuable learning experience in this class.
Following each immersion experience, you are required to write a 3-page paper (APA Style), citing a minimum of 5 distinct constructs from your readings into your thoughtful reflection on the learning that you engaged in. These papers should not be a report of what you did, but an application of the course readings to what you LEARNED and EXPERIENCED.
Immersion 1- Should include a minimum of 5 constructs from Chapters 1-4
Immersion 2 – Should include a minimum of 5 constructs from Chapters 5-10; you are encouraged to exceed 5 constructs and utilize constructs from all completed reading.
Immersion 3 – Should include a minimum of 5 constructs from Chapters 11-15; you are encouraged to exceed 5 constructs and utilize constructs from all completed reading.
Cross-Cultural immersion and exposure experience opportunities
The faith community continues to be one of the most segregated communities in our society. If you are blessed to attend a multicultural/multiethnic faith community, that is wonderful. However, your faith community experience is an exception. Finding a primarily monocultural/monoethnic faith community will not be difficult. Examples of potential faith groups include: African American churches, Chinese Churches, Latino Churches, Coptic Churches, etc. You are not required to attend a worship service that is of a different FAITH than your own, only a different ethnic/cultural group than your own. With that in mind, remember that there are many denominations of the Christian faith. If you have never attended Mass, consider a Catholic service (within one of the diverse ethnic groups discussed above). Again, you are welcome to stay with your own denomination but encouraged to consider trying an immersion/exposure experience that you would not ordinarily be exposed to. Regardless of the denomination attended, it MUST be of a different ethnoracial group than your own and neither a predominantly white church nor a multi-ethnic church.
To make the most of these immersion experiences, you are encouraged to engage with people in attendance at the events and build relationships. Be respectful and polite and once rapport is established, most people are willing to teach those who wish to learn (i.e. answer genuine, respectful questions). If you are invited to stay for a meal or socialization period, I would recommend doing so. It will enhance your learning experience.
The focus of these immersion experiences is to begin to build your own cultural competence in terms of enhancing your own self-awareness as a cultural psychological being, to begin increasing your awareness and knowledge of other cultural groups and how the cultural context influences individual and group psychology, as well as to enhance your skills in relating with people from distinct cultural backgrounds.
Worship center immersion experiences:
Examples of potential faith groups include: African American churches, Chinese Churches, Latino Churches, Russian Churches, Coptic Churches, etc. You are not required to attend a worship service that is of a different FAITH than your own, only a different ethnic/cultural group than your own (and is NOT Euro-American dominant). With that in mind, remember that there are many denominations of the Christian faith. Consider attending a Greek, Russian or Coptic Orthodox church, if you have never attended Mass, consider a Catholic service (within one of the diverse ethnic groups discussed above). Again, you are welcome to stay with your own denomination but encouraged to consider trying an immersion/exposure experience that you would not ordinarily be exposed to.
For example: http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/oem/Pages/Liturgies.aspxLinks to an external site.
http://www.la-archdiocese.org/Pages/Parishes/EasternCatholicParishes.aspxLinks to an external site.
The LA Archdiocese links here will give you a listing of locations for the catholic mass of many cultural and linguistic groups!
You may also choose to participate in an LGBT Christian community faith center, for example, the Metropolitan community church in LALinks to an external site..
With that said, if you are interested, you are welcome to also use this as an opportunity to attend services at worship centers of a different faith than your own. For example, if you identify as Christian, you may consider attending a Jewish Synagogue (there are several denominations of Judaism), a Mosque, or a Temple. Los Angeles has the second-largest Jewish community in the U.S. Use this linkLinks to an external site. to help you find a synagogue that you may be interested in attending.
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“Exploring Diversity: Applying Course Concepts through Cross-Cultural Immersion Experiences” “Exploring Cultural Diversity through Worship Center Immersion Experiences”
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Title: The Rise of Mannerism: A Reaction to the Protestant Reformation in Art
Do not only discuss how the painting is Mannerist in style, but also to explain how the Mannerist period came about. In many ways, Mannerism is a reaction against the classical, intellectual style of the artists of the High Renaissance. At the end of the 15th century, the Catholic church was being accused of corruption by the followers of Martin Luther who would develop an alternative Christianity called Protestantism. The Catholic church countered the criticism of the Protestant Reformation by launching the Counter Reformation. They hired artists to paint images that focused on the spiritual and mystical aspects of Christian subject matter. These artists made their figures look less like Greek gods, by distorting and elongating them. They wanted the viewer to be moved emotionally by the colors and mystical symbolism. This is what El Greco was very good at. Take a look at this video.
Remember to add a bibliography page at the end of your finished paper listing the sources for the information you used in your paper. Also, include footnotes within the body of your paper to show where you are presenting information from each of your sources listed on your bibliography page. -
“Exploring the Impact of Mindfulness-Based Interventions on Stress and Burnout in Advanced Practice Nurses: A Literature Review and Research Proposal”
All components of this project have been completed in previous weeks, so your final research proposal project paper should be cohesive, polished, and incorporate feedback from your instructor from the previous weeks. Your research proposal should be between 10 and 15 pages. Follow proper APA format and style and include a cover page, reference page, and any applicable tables or appendices. Your research proposal should have a nursing theoretical foundation.
Your research proposal must include the following sections:
Background and rationale for the study
Review of the relevant literature
Design and methodology
You must include the following components:
Section One: Introduction
The research proposal should:
Start with a statement of the problem and objective for the study, which articulates the main objectives that the study desires to achieve.
Include a description of the theoretical framework to be utilized and a rationale for choosing a framework.
Describe the significance and relevance of the problem. Why is this particular study needed? How will findings contribute to the field of advanced practice nursing? Why is this research needed?
Section Two: Literature Review
The literature review should:
Be a synthesis of the major concepts from recently published research findings.
Be organized by themes and not just a report about what each author discovered in his or her research findings.
Identify no fewer than six relevant research articles.
Synthesize the literature in relation to where the study fits within the context of the proposed study.
Section Three: Design and Methodology
In this section, what is to be done, and who, what, how, and where are all to be included in your proposal. The methods should be relevant to the question that is to be answered as a result of the research study. There should be information included about the study design, the setting and sample, data collection methods, and data collection analysis procedures. Ethical considerations should also be addressed in this area. Limitations and a plan for communicating the research findings should also be included in this section.
All critical elements of design and methods should be detailed, including:
Definitions of the variables
Identification of the population and sample
Procedures for sampling
Processes for obtaining consent to do the study
Informed consent form to be given to research participants
Data collection procedures
A clearly stated method of data analysis
An explanation on why your data analysis method is appropriate for your research
Issues related to validity and reliability
Ethical considerations (including plans for the protection of human subjects as appropriate) -
“Protecting Australia’s Economy: An Analysis of Tariffs and Policy Recommendations” Title: Analyzing the Effects of Skipping Order Details on Business Revenue: A Data-Driven Approach
Topic: is australia doing enough to protect its economy? Different tariffs employed
4 page paper with 2 columns on each page single spaced
Elements of Your Policy Brief
1. Brief Summary – one paragraph on first page
The summary is the first thing a reader will see.
Write the executive summary last because you will gain clarity on its content as you draft the other sections.
2. Introduction – two paragraphs
The introduction should set up the rest of the document and clearly convey your argument. Define why you are writing the brief and explain the importance of the topic to your audience. A good introduction should contain all of the relevant information for your argument. Describe the key questions of your analysis and your conclusions. The goal is to leave your readers with a clear sense of what your research is about while enticing them to continue reading.
3. Research Overview
One of the most important sections of the brief because it explains the reasoning behind your policy recommendations. This section describes the problem that your policy recommendations intend to solve.
Summarize the facts to describe the issues, contexts, and research methods. Focus on two main elements: the research approach and the research results.
Research approach: explain how the study was conducted, who conducted it, how the data was collected, and any other relevant background information.
Research results: paint a general picture of the research findings before moving on to the specifics. Present the results in a way that lends them to your analysis and argument, but do not interpret them yet. The reader should have a firm understanding of the research and be primed for your argument. The goal is to take them on a journey that ends with them seeing the facts from your perspective.
Focus on highlighting the benefits and opportunities stemming from the research.
4. Analysis of findings
In this section, you interpret the data in a way that is accessible and clearly connects to your policy recommendations. Express ideas using active language and strong assertions. The goal is to be convincing but ensure that your analysis is balanced and defensible. Explain the findings and limitations of the research clearly and comprehensively.
How do your research findings in terms of how they relate to concrete realities (instead of theoretical abstractions) so the reader will have a clear idea of the potential effects of policy initiatives?
5. Recommendations
Detail the actions recommended by your research findings. Draw the link for your readers between the research findings and your recommendations. Ensure that all arguments are rooted firmly and clearly in evidence produced by your research.
What to include:
Implications are the effects that the research could have in the future. Describe the potential consequences of policies. This is a good opportunity to provide an overview of policy alternatives by presenting your reader with the full range of policy options.
Recommendations, Your recommendations should act as a call to action by stating precise, relevant, credible, and feasible next steps. It may strengthen your argument to demonstrate why other policies are not as effective as your recommendations.
Think of the conclusion as a mirror to your introduction: you are once again providing an overview of your argument, but this time you are underlining its strength rather than introducing it.
Format, Style and other Requirements
1. Sources in APA format as discussed in class.
2. Text format, Research and Analytical Requirements
Your text should be two columns, 1.15 spacing, Times New Roman, 12-point font, one-inch margins throughout the pages, and a Header with the course name, semester, Issue Brief Number and Date. Footer with your last name and page number.
Either MS Word or PDF.
Your research must be original research.
You must use a minimum of 5 appropriate sources. The sources must be academic or official/governmental sources. If you have doubts, please ask.
Your brief must contain two graphs or evidence that you have gathered data and manipulated the information using one or more of the techniques we have learned in this class.
Your issues must have an economic component. If you have doubts, ask. Our course textbook has numerous examples.
Important Info
The order was placed through a short procedure (customer skipped some order details).
Please clarify some paper details before starting to work on the order.
Type of paper and subject
Number of sources and formatting style
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“The Impact of Contraceptive Devices on Reproductive Outcomes of Oocyte Donors: A Retrospective Cohort Study”
Project Title: Reproductive Outcomes of Egg Donors using Subdermal Etonogestrel Implants or Levonorgestrel Intrauterine Devices.
Format: Clinical/Basic Research Paper
Project Abstract: This retrospective cohort study will compare controlled ovarian stimulation cycles in oocyte donors using contraceptive devices (either a subdermal implant or intrauterine device releasing Levonorgestrel) or none (contro group). The primary outcome evaluated will be the ovarian response, measured by the oocyte retrieval rate (number of COC retrieved divided for the number of follicles > 14mm the day of the last follicular control) and the oocyte maturity rate (number of MII divided for the number of COC retrieved). Additionally, the study will evaluate the following secondary outcomes: pregnancy rate (defined as a positive hCG test measured 14 days after the embryo transfer), clinical pregnancy rate (fetal heartbeat observed at 7th week of gestation) and ongoing pregnancy rate (fetal heartbeat observed at 12nd week of gestation). The sample size will be determined by the number of consecutive cycles that accomplish the study inclusion criteria (donors using contraceptive devices, either a subdermal implant or intrauterine device releasing Levonorgestrel) within the timeframe of the study (March 2021-September 2023). A propensity matching score will be performed based on age, BMI, anti-Mullerian hormone and antral follicle count to select controls (oocyte donors that did not use a contraceptive during COS) within the study period.
I am sending you attached the anonymized database for the study, in case you want to start doing the demographic tables -
“The Founding Principles of American Democracy: From the Declaration of Independence to Modern Day Supreme Court Cases and Executive Actions”
you must write an essay (1000 words minimum) in which you address the following two questions or topics:
The fundamental values that inform how our democratic government is legitimated and organized are enshrined in the Declaration of Independence and in the Constitution of the United States.
Identify and discuss the basic ideals and principles of American democracy and how they are applied in our republican form of government.
Those ideals and principles are discussed in the first and second chapters of your textbook. You can also visit the following websites to read the original document in which these fundamental values were first stated and how they were later incorporated in the American Constitution: http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/document/ https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/constitution-transcript
2. Identify the most important Supreme Court cases and executive actions and their impact on law and on our society.
The history of the United States has been marked by the progressive expansion of voting rights and the protection of its citizens through legislation and Supreme Court decisions. At the same time, executive orders, particularly in periods of crisis led to the violation of individual rights. Throughout this module, these issues are covered. In chapters 3 and 4 you will find the information you need to answer this question. You are also encouraged to visit the following websites for further details.
http://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/educational-resources/supreme-court-landmarks
https://www.cnn.com/2012/10/10/justice/landmark-scotus-cases/index.html
Executive Orders – https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/statistics/data/executive-orders
NAACP was instrumental in the landmark case of Brown v Board of Education. Visit the website to find information on the case that led to desegregation- https://naacp.org/search?keywords=Brown+v+Board+of+Education
All essays must be written using proper English grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Points will be deducted for grammatical, punctuation, syntax, capitalization, etc. errors. -
Title: “The Growing Threat of Cybersecurity and its Impact on US National Security”
Address the following inter-related questions:
Which contemporary security challenge have you chosen to focus on, and why?
How does it affect US national security?
For example, does it alter the definition or execution of US national security?
How does your security challenge affect relative national power?
For example, which dimensions of power are most affected by this challenge, and in what ways are they altered?
What strategic actions would you recommend to address this challenge?
Finally, is the US capable of addressing and acting on this challenge alone, or must it work in concert with others, and, if so, how? -
Title: Identifying and Engaging Project Stakeholders: Importance and Strategies
What are some ways to identify project stakeholders? Which stakeholders do you think are often not identified when they should be? What can be done to ensure that all appropriate stakeholders are communicated with and involved, and what may happen if someone is left out?
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“Understanding Academic Integrity: A Discussion on Plagiarism and Strategies for Maintaining Integrity in Academic Work”
Case Assignment
Academic Integrity
Trident values academic integrity, and the Module 1 Case is devoted to this topic. It is important that we discuss this issue early in our course. To earn your degree, you will be required to write research papers and complete worksheets, quizzes, and tests. Choosing to do your best work with pride and ownership is important as you continue your academic journey. Think about the meaning of Academic Integrity and view how Trident defines and values integrity in academia in the University Catalog – Policy Handbook, which is available online at https://www.trident.edu/catalog/.
Chapter 7 (Box 7.2) in Thriving at Trident will help you better understand what plagiarism is and how it is a violation of academic integrity. In this chapter, you will also acquire strategies to locate and evaluate information, construct papers and reports, and use writing as a tool to learn deeply and think critically. This will help you develop as a scholar.
In addition to Chapter 7 (Box 7.2), the YouTube video Plagiarism: How to avoid it is recommended to help you complete the assignment below. Trident provides students with Turnitin (TII), an online support tool that helps ensure that academic work is of the highest integrity. To best equip yourself on how to use this tool, review the instructions under Resources for Student Success located below.
Assignment Expectations
After review of all materials in this assignment, answer the questions from “7.5 Is It or Is It Not Plagiarism?” within the Chapter 7 Exercises on page 163 of Thriving at Trident for CASE 1-4. Using a Word document, present the answers in complete sentences and paragraph form. There should be 4 or 5 sentences provided for each question that requires explanation. Be sure to proofread, as scholarly writing is important.
When you have finished, please be sure to include your name, date, and course name on the assignment. Next, title the saved file with your name (Example: Module 1 Case Helen Smith). Save and upload the document to the Case 1 Dropbox. Review the grading rubric to ensure all requirements are met. The rubric can be found on the assignment’s Dropbox page in the bottom right-hand corner under Activity Details. Resources for Student Success
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office is required for assignments at Trident University. A free download of Office 365 is available to you as a student. Follow the instructions on the Student Support Resources guide.
Tutor.com
You will see a Free Tutoring link in the navigation bar of your course. (If you do not see it, it may be under the “More” menu.)
Turnitin (TII) and the Practice Dropbox
Turnitin is linked directly to the assignment’s Dropbox in this course. Once you submit an assignment to the Dropbox, Turnitin automatically generates a value called the Similarity Score, indicating how much matching text (text matching sources or other written papers) is present in your essay. You can click on the colored square to see the Similarity Report, which shows the sources that correspond to text within the paper.
Courses contain a Practice Dropbox that is also linked to TII. Before submitting the assignment to the module Case or SLP dropbox, the Practice Dropbox may be used to view the assignment’s similarity score. For more information on Turnitin, access the Turnitin Guide under the My Resources tab on the Trident Portal page or by clicking on the following link https://mytlc.trident.edu/files/Turnitin-Guide.pdf. Accessibility
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