The purpose of this assignment is to bring together the skills learned in Modules 1-5 for critically communicating and writing at a college level. The assignment will allow for the application of research and writing about that research while avoiding plagiarism. Finally, the purpose of this project is for participants to complete a polished writing product using the writing process using academic arguments supported by the research. The topic is very broad, so as you research, you will need to narrow the topic down a little. This will not be easy, but you can do it.To complete this assignment, please follow the steps below:
Participants will research the topic of “Student Success in College” Participants will need to locate 2 to 3 articles to support their essay (also called a thesis or academic argument)
The articles must be peer-reviewed Students will compose a 3-to-5-page essay, or 1800 to 3000 words using the findings of their research
The essay must be in APA format The essay must follow the rules of grammar The essay must be original work The essay must demonstrate a clear introduction, a review of the researched literature, and a conclusion
Category: Writing
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“Critical Analysis of Factors Affecting Student Success in College: A Research-Based Essay”
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Article Selected: “Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Interventions on Quality of Life and Psychological Distress in Patients with Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review” by Wieland et al. (2017) Full Reference: Wieland
in 250 words.
Identify which article you selected, including an in-text citation, and the full reference correctly at the end of your post.
Explain what you would change, add, or remove, and why.
Does the claim need a qualifier? Is more evidence needed to support the argument? Does it address opposing views fairly, or at all?
How will you utilize these revision skills in your future career as a nurse? -
“Implementing Program Management: A Strategic Approach for Organizational Success” Slide 1: Title Slide – “Implementing Program Management: A Strategic Approach for Organizational Success” Slide 2: Introduction – Briefly introduce the topic of program management
After studying program management for the past 7 weeks, you feel confident that program management should be a concept your organization should consider. Leadership in your organization is receptive to your thinking and wants to hear more about program management and asks you to create a presentation to distribute to senior leadership.
Presentation needs to be at least 10 slides (but not more than 15 slides, and this does not include the title slide and reference slide(s)) and incorporate the different concepts we have been studying to help make your case.
At the very least, you need to:
explain your organization
discuss the culture of the organization
explain where program management would be beneficial
What concepts and ideas would be best suited for your organization
What types of artifacts or communications are needed
What is needed from leadership to ensure the implementation of program management is efficient and sustained. You can add other concepts, too, especially if there is something specific to your organization that needs to be considered.
Remember, program management is not industry or organization specific. Therefore, you can relate it to any organization. You have flexibility -
Title: “Surviving the Arctic Tundra: A Look at Three Cultures”
OBJECTIVE: Human Planet is an amazing series that shows how humans survive and thrive in the most challenging of environmental circumstances. IF YOU ARE NOT IN CLASS ON THIS DAY TO WATCH THE VIDEO, or IF YOU CANNOT FIND THE VIDEO ON YOUTUBE, PLEASE DO THE FOLLOWING ALTERNATE ASSIGNMENT:
List three cultures who live in ARCTIC TUNDRA BIOME. Write one paragraph about each culture: who are they, where the live, how they survive in such extreme conditions. INSTRUCTIONS IF YOU ARE IN CLASS ON THIS DAY: Watch the video: Human Planet: The Arctic: Life in the Deep Freeze. Fill out the attached worksheet. Here is the worksheet: Global Human Planet ARCTIC (1)-1.docx -
Title: “Cultural Stagnation and Progression: Understanding the Singular Cause and Multiple Effects” “Globalization and Cultural Stagnation: The Impact of Global Forces on Society” “Globalization and Cultural Stagnation: Examining the Impact of Singular Causes and Effects”
Prompt:
Defining history of singular cause or singular effect
The primary goal of Essay 1 is to establish a comprehensive understanding of your chosen subject. This involves defining the central topic, delving into the underlying issue, providing historical context, and conducting a thorough analysis of either a single cause with multiple effects, or a single effect with multiple causes. Do not pick both.
A cause is something that produces an issue (creates problem; antecedent).
An effect is what results from an issue (consequences; aftermath).
Select an individual research topic that addresses the concept of cultural stagnation (CS). Cultural stagnation encompasses instances of social injustice, including civil unrest, marginalization, and inequality within specific communities, leading to a cultural standstill (metaphorical quicksand). This issue often goes unnoticed by the media, which might not fully cover or even address the problem. Consider cultures or communities that are suffering due to the absence of equal rights and access to goods and services.
Your chosen topic must provide the scope to discuss cultural progression (CP) in Essay 5, separate from Essays 1, 2, 3 and 4. Cultural progression should encompass both practical and idealistic solutions, as well as logically sound compromises.
Essay 1 should not discuss counterarguments and oppositions nor solutions (which you will cover in later essays).
Keep in mind that you will be composing four mini essays centered around a single individual research topic, which can ultimately be arranged into a final research paper ranging from 15 to 20 pages (equivalent to 4,500 to 6,000 words) by the end of the semester.
When selecting a topic, conduct preliminary research to assess the availability of relevant information to support your research essay. Additionally, explore the diverse positions that past writers have taken on similar topics. Understanding the spectrum of possible responses is beneficial before formulating your own stance.
Your topic is debatable, encompassing a minimum of four viewpoints (perspective and angles surrounding topic). It should also possess complexity and the potential to yield credible research. If you find that conducting credible research, involving data from varied sources, is unattainable, you will need to choose an alternative topic. Research is not linear; it is a process of trail and error.
Choose a topic that empowers you as a student, writer, researcher, and critical thinker. Think strategically about the knowledge and growth you will gain during the research process.
How will your work empower not only your readers and audience but also those who may not be directly impacted by the issue you’ve chosen?
What unique insights can you provide that readers cannot simply Google and comprehend within a minute?
You are encouraged to draw from the topic you submitted for approval during your Pre-Outline assignment in Week 1, but you’re not limited to this choice.”
Assignment Details
Your audience is myself and your classmates. Assume we do not have much background information on your individual topic.
How will your individual research topic define cultural stagnation and cultural progression?
Cultural stagnation is a cultural gridlock or social injustice.
There are no right or wrong answers, you just have to justify, defend, and explain your selection.
How will you organize your historical, contextual, findings to define your individual research topic?
Pick 1 of the organization below; do not use both:
1 cause and at least 4 effects: singular cause & main, immediate, contributory, and remote effects. -or-
1 effect and at least 4 causes: singular effect & main, immediate, contributory, and remote causes.
Required Research:
A minimum of five credible sourcesLinks to an external site.. A credible source must be peer reviewed; come from a scholarly or academic journal; must have an author and date of publication; must have their own Works Cited or References or Bibliography pages; must be from ; ; .
Put each of your source through a CRAAP test (watch video): Links to an external site.
Links to an external site.Currency: the timeliness of the information;
Relevance: the importance of the information for your needs;
Authority: the source of the information;
Accuracy: the reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the content;
Purpose: the reason the information exists.
You may use Google Scholar,Links to an external site. but do not pay for articles.
IVC Library Research DatabasesLinks to an external site.
Browse topics from CQ ResearcherLinks to an external site.
Grading Criteria; Rubric; Skills covered
Include a two part creative title for final drafts = X:Y” =
X = key word that addresses your essay’s topic.
Y = key phrase that addresses your essay’s thesis.
For example: “Assimilation: The Price of Self-Denial”
For example: “Conspiracy Theories: America’s Coping Mechanism”
For example: “Government Control: Public and Private Conversations about Love”
For example: “Fear and Vulnerability: Insight on Queer Narratives”
Introduction paragraph (approximately 12-16 sentences):
Use a non-rhetorical hook: do not open dialogue to ask your readers to ask them a rhetorical question.
Do not use a random quote from a famous person nor a quote from your sources.
Provide effective background info of your issue and efficient background commentary.
Synthesize points of your essay’s argument (quick preview of your body paragraphs).
Do not provide textual evidence from your sources in the intro paragraph.
Your thesis statement should show up at the 70% mark of your intro paragraph followed by a closing statement.
Your thesis statement may be 3-4 sentences long.
Your thesis should declare: What is your topic? Why does it matter to those who are affected and those who are not affected?
Your thesis should address how globalization contributes to a cultural stagnation and what will cultural progression look like?
Your thesis should not be an obvious statement of fact; universal wisdom; or cliche.
Your thesis should include all three elements WHAT; WHY; and HOW?
What are the causes of effects of the cultural stagnation?
This is dependent on which organizational chain you select: 1 cause and multiple effects -or- 1 effect and multiple causes
Why is your topic a cultural stagnation?
How does globalization contribute to the issue (stagnation) or the solution (progression)?
Your essay should have at least five well-developed body paragraphs.
everyone’s first body paragraph on a singular cause or a singular effect (historical context; background commentary; laying out definitions needed to understand your topic).
Upload .pdf .doc or .docx on Canvas.
Do not copy and paste text. Do not submit Google Document Link.
Length: 3-4 pages (1,000-1,200 words).
MLA format: Double-Spaced. 1 inch margins all around; use Times New Roman font 12.
Any essay turned in without appropriate MLA or APA in-text citations and MLA Works Cited or APA References will NOT receive a grade.
MLA Works CitedLinks to an external site.: On a separate page. Does not count towards required pages.
MLA in-text citationLinks to an external site.Links to an external site.: at least 2 pieces of textual evidence (quotes or paraphrase) per body paragraph.
Keep turnitin.com “quoting matches” below 30%. “Quoting matches” above 35% WITHOUT a strong thesis statement and detailed analysis may result in danger of failing.
Use formal academic language; in other words, use 3rd person point of view only.
Do not use 1st person singular: “I, my, me” pronouns. This makes your paper informal, opinion based, and less objective, research based.
Do not use 1st person collective: “we; our; us” pronouns. This forces your readers to identify with your argument before they have decided for themselves.
Do not use 2nd person point of view: “you; your” pronouns. This makes your paper informal.
Include a two part creative title for final drafts = X:Y” =
X = key word that addresses your essay’s topic.
Y = key phrase that addresses your essay’s thesis.
For example: “Assimilation: The Price of Self-Denial”
For example: “Conspiracy Theories: America’s Coping Mechanism”
For example: “Government Control: Public and Private Conversations about Love”
For example: “Fear and Vulnerability: Insight on Queer Narratives”
Review Resources before Submission:
Essay 1 Prompt: Defining history of singular cause or singular effect
Essay 1 Body Paragraph Organization: Pick 1 singular cause and multiple effects OR singular effect with multiple causes
Essay 1 Rubric
EngFish is… and How to Avoid EngFish
How to apply CRAAP Test How to Evaluate Credible Sources
List of Approved Individual Research Topics
Sample Cultural Stagnation Topics via Specific Locale
Sample list of successful student research topics from previous semesters that addresses all 3 key terms for this course (cultural stagnation; globalization; and cultural progression):
Ongoing list for approved individual research topic: no longer available for selection
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Title: My Journey to a Balanced Lifestyle: A 5-Day Calorie and Activity Diary Analysis and Reflection Report
Calorie and Activity Diary 50 Points
Calorie and Activity Diary Assignment
Objective: To raise awareness about the importance of maintaining a balanced diet and regular physical activity for overall health and well-being.
Instructions:
Calorie Diary (10 POINTS) : Keep a detailed record of everything you eat and drink for a period of 5-Days. Include the following information for each item:Type of food or drink
Portion size or quantity
Calories (you can use a calorie tracking app or website)
Time and date consumed
Activity Diary (10 POINTS): Keep track of your physical activity for the same 5-days. Include the following details for each activity:Type of activity (e.g., running, cycling, weightlifting, yoga)
Duration of activity
Intensity level (low, moderate, high)
Estimated calories burned (you can use a fitness tracker or online calculator)
Number of steps per day
Analysis and Reflection (10 POINTS):At the end of the 5-days, analyze your calorie and activity diary.
Calculate your average daily calorie intake and compare it to your estimated daily calorie needs based on your age, gender, weight, height, and activity level.
Reflect on your eating habits and identify areas for improvement.
Reflect on your physical activity level and consider ways to incorporate more exercise into your routine.
Summary Report (20 POINTS):Write a summary report of your findings, including:
A comparison of your actual calorie intake with your estimated calorie needs.
Insights on your eating habits and areas for improvement.
Reflections on your physical activity level and plans for increasing activity.
Any challenges you faced during the week and how you overcame them.
Submission Guidelines:
Submit your detailed calorie and activity diary for the week, along with your analysis and reflection, in a report format
The report must be in APA format typed and well-organized, with clear headings and subheadings. Please make something up -
“Cover Letter for Business Analytics and Accounting Position”
It’s a cover letter for applying to where I would like to work keep in mind that I major in business analytics and accounting and I am graduated from university of Charleston this can all be hypothetical like for my business experience the businesses don’t have to be real nor my work experience you can create falls jobs and false businesses I’m sure you have done something like this and can add and create something I will be giving an example and guide on how the cover letter should look and so that you may know idk if you will have the need but I am a male leave a slot for me to add my email and number sense that is private information
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Title: Exploring Patient Care Policies: A Review of Scholarly Articles
Directions
For this activity, you can focus on any patient care policy you have used, experienced, or questioned in your nursing practice. To complete the activity, you must create an APA style formatted paper. All the components of a scholarly paper should be included: title page, text, and reference page. A template is provided, but you are not required to use it. You can create your own document, but it must meet the requirement of APA style formatting as described in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.
You will need to locate and read at least two scholarly articles to summarize and describe the process of locating the references. For the first article, you must include a direct quotation within your summary. The direct quotation must be cited correctly. For the second article, you must paraphrase a portion of the content and include the correct citation for paraphrasing. Finally, the references must be listed and correctly formatted.
Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:
Scholarly Articles: Identify at least two scholarly articles that have been published within the last five years.
Search Strategy: Describe your search strategy for where you located the articles as the introduction paragraph of the paper. Consider including the following:
The browser, if one was used, for searching for articles
The library, if one was used, for searching for articles
The database you used for searching for articles
The keywords you used for searching for articles
The number of articles that were available for the topic
Article One: Summarize article one to accurately represent the content with a correctly cited direct quotation.
Article Two: Summarize article two to accurately represent the content with a correctly cited paraphrase. -
“Balancing Responsibilities as a Nurse Leader” Title: Ethical Considerations in the Integration of CNAs and LPNs into Patient Care: Reflection and Strategies for Improvement
In. Oh.0:31
Sorry. Sorry. Okay. Kristin, I’ve been looking for you.0:35
I came here to look at Mr. Jack’s chart. I was just telling Megan that his last assessment was done by the previous shift, and I was wondering.0:45
I appreciate enthusiasm, but Carmen is the art overseeing his care.0:51
You should be asking her. I’m going to take Brendan and go over Mr. Kim’s post-discharge aftercare.0:55
You’re doing great. So I understand that Mr. Jack has bleeding from the surgical site last night.1:01
Is there anything specific I should look out for with him before I start my rounds?1:06
Well, check on his pain level. Any meds? He received his vitals and lab values from last night.1:10
It’ll tell us if we need to be concerned. Thank you for letting me know.1:17
Sure. I just want to help however I can and learn whatever I can.1:20
You guys make taking care of different patients look so easy, and you’re learning from the best.1:24
Well, we go on our rounds. Roger that.1:30
I mean, get going while you’re ahead. Yeah.1:35
It seems like the team is embracing the reintroduction of LV ends. You’re my friend, Terrence, so I’m not going to blow smoke.1:40
The strategy isn’t without flaws, but it helps.1:47
This is me saying thank you.1:52
Well, if you need me to revise or generate any additional training for the LV ends, or if you need any support for me, just let me know.1:54
I’m always on your side, Meg. I’m also very late for a meeting, so I will see you later.2:01
Lunch on Monday. Okay. Taco truck on third. It’s my fave.2:07
Mr. Jack, your heart rate’s too high. I just spoke to my wife.2:13
It’s what happens. I’ll be fine. Carmen, can you maybe come in?2:18
Mr. Jack’s B.P. dropped from last night. His heart rate’s elevated to 120, and he’s running a temp of 101.2:24
My work has been swamped. I haven’t been able to assess yet. Christine, you’re a lifesaver.2:30
Literally. Code sepsis.2:34
812. Get a liter normal.2:39
Say, we’ve asked the secretary to call the attending while I stay here.2:44
This roommate. Well, he’s going to be okay, right? Just go.2:48
Brendan. Did you just push events on that patient in there?3:00
Yeah. And asked me to. Okay.3:05
I just need to remind you that that is outside of the scope of your practice.3:08
And it’s really important, you know, what you limitations are. Sorry.3:12
I just figured I was trying to help. I hear you, but you cannot push meds, ever.3:16
If I keep on messing up as in [INAUDIBLE] Vietnam, I’m not going to make it as an R.N.3:24
Look, things are hectic here right now. I get it.3:31
But you can do this. If I can, you can stop the crowds.3:34
You have a visitor in the main hallway, Dr. Kravitz, a visitor on the mainland.3:40
My early days as a nurse leader, I did my research, so I had facts to share with the staff, not opinions.3:48
You’re doing that. It’ll serve you. Thank you for everything.3:54
Burn up sucks. And I’m grateful for your support in all of this.3:59
All we can do is try to balance the business and the quality side of the job.4:03
Keep the staff happy. Happy staff happy patients, ideally healthier.4:08
Thank you. Thanks again. Clear. So, Maggie.4:14
Maggie, you need dinner after the association meeting?4:21
We’re still on, right? Yes, Sarah, we’re still on.4:25
I promise. Okay. I know that look.4:29
That’s the. I need an ear. Right now, look. I wear it often.4:33
How? Today. Look. Talk to me, lady.4:39
Provision for owing the same duties to self as to others.4:44
How do I promote health and safety? Preserve wholeness of character.4:49
Dignity to myself and to the rest of my staff. All the while trying not to implode.4:55
Very carefully. Also, this is 100% in our collar.5:01
Look, I can tell you how I balance it all, if it helps.5:07
But finding that kind of balance takes time. Are.5:12
Okay. Don’t freak out. But we have a small problem.5:16
And by a small problem, we mean big. I get it.5:19
Trust me. Do you think? Come in.5:25
Let’s do this.
Consider the following questions and reflect on your thoughts and experiences:
What ethical concerns and implications arise when mistakes are made due to the integration of CNAs and LPNs into patient care, and how do these relate to patient safety and the quality of care provided?
In the scenario presented, what ethical principles or values are at stake for hospital leadership, the healthcare team, the patients, and the CNAs and LPNs?
If you were a part of the hospital leadership team in this situation, how would you address the mistakes and improve the quality of care while continuing to utilize CNAs and LPNs? What ethical principles would guide your decision-making process?
Reflect on any personal experiences or stories related to similar incidents or the integration of CNAs and LPNs into patient care. How did these experiences influence your perspective on the ethical challenges involved? -
“The Wall of Memories” Rationale: The Wall of Memories is a two-page story inspired by the wall stories of individuals who have shared their experiences and reflections on a significant event or time in their lives. This assignment aims to encourage students to reflect
Write your own “wall story” inspired by these wall stories. Write a rationale for your two-page story.