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  • “Exploring the Vibrant Sounds of Latin American Music”

    I invite y’all to spend some time with these beautiful songs 😉
    Atilano López: Male Adelaidita
    Dance of the Shepherds
    Son de la mariposa (butterfly)
    Grupo Tumbiecha: Arriba Pichátaro

  • “The Harmful Effects of Religious Influence on Society: A Call for Separation of Church and State”

    Argumentative/Synthesis essay. It does not have to be perfect as this is the rough draft and i will work on it from there. So no need to stress over grammar errors as long as all of the argument is there. My research question is why is religion so heavily involved in our society, and why it shouldnt be as it makes others unsafe or uncomfortable.
    Must only use “scholarly” resources. Below are resources they required me to pick out, you may pick and choose but three are required.
    The deadline was actually May 1st so the sooner the better.
    Thank you!!!

  • Families in a Global Context: Annotated Bibliography and Topic Description “Exploring the Rationale and Supporting Evidence for a Selected Topic in Family Science: An Annotated Bibliography and Analysis of Peer-Reviewed Sources” “APA Style and Good Scholarship: A Critical Component of Academic Writing”

    Overview
    This is the first of three course assignments. This week you will select a topic related to families in a global context and prepare a short annotated bibliography. In later assignments you will expand that bibliography into a literature review, and then write a critical analysis of the topic based upon your review of the literature.
    Preparation
    If you have not yet done so, complete the Week 5 Prepare: Topic Selection and Annotated Bibliography activities. Then review the Advanced Studies in Human Behavior Ph.D. Library GuideLinks to an external site. for guidance on conducting research in the Capella University Library.
    Instructions
    This assignment has two parts.
    Part 1: Topic Description
    Select a topic from one of the following issues related to families in a global context:
    Family violence.
    Immigration and migration.
    Refugee health and wellness.
    Family stressors and crisis.
    Health policy.
    Family resource allocation.
    Cultural diversity, and prevention.
    Prevention and intervention.
    Use current literature to inform your selection. This topic will be the focus of the literature review you will critically analyze for your Week 9 assignment. The literature review will result in a clearer understanding and refined definition of your topic.
    In a few brief paragraphs, identify your topic and explain, with at least three supporting sources, how current family science literature provides a rationale for its selection.
    Part 2: Annotated Bibliography
    As you review the scholarly research relevant to the topic you have selected, develop an annotated bibliography to organize your sources. The Annotated Bibliography guide can help you with this part of the assignment.
    In your annotated bibliography, include the following for each source, as applicable:
    Source
    Article or book citation.
    Link (URL) for the source.
    Verify that the source is peer-reviewed.
    Study
    Research method used in the study.
    Measurement of test used in the study.
    Findings
    Major findings
    Other findings of interest.
    Questions you have.
    Gaps or ideas for additional research suggested by the source.
    Other notes.
    You are encouraged to continue using your annotated bibliography to organize any additional articles you find to complete the assignments in this course.
    Submission Requirements
    To successfully complete this assignment, your assignment must meet the following requirements:
    Written communication: Written communication is professional, scholarly, and free from errors that detract from the overall message.
    Length: Minimum of 5 double-spaced, typed pages, excluding the title page and reference page.
    Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
    Resources: Support your findings with a minimum of 8 peer-reviewed, scholarly journal references, primarily journal articles published within the last 5 years. You may include up to two authored chapters in edited, scholarly books. Textbooks do not fulfill this requirement. See How Do I Find Peer-Reviewed Articles? for help.
    APA formatting: References and in-text citations are formatted according to current APA style and format. See Evidence and APALinks to an external site..
    Refer to the assignment rubric to ensure that you meet all criteria. To earn full points for each criterion, be sure to note the details on what constitutes distinguished performance.
    Competencies Measured
    By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and rubric criteria:
    Competency 1: Evaluate the research of families across multiple topics of study within a global context.
    Explain, with at least three supporting sources, how current family science literature provides rationale for the selection of a topic.
    Create an annotated bibliography containing at least 5 peer-reviewed scholarly sources that supports a selected topic.
    Competency 2: Identify progress and growth areas in the understanding of the role of family within the context of a global community.
    Summarize the major findings of peer-reviewed sources.
    Competency 4: Communicate in a professional, scholarly manner.
    Convey purpose in a well-organized text, incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences.
    Apply APA style and formatting to scholarly writing.
    View Rubric
    Week 5 Assignment – Topic Selection and Annotated Bibliography
    Week 5 Assignment – Topic Selection and Annotated Bibliography
    Criteria Ratings Pts
    Explain, with at least three supporting sources, how current family science literature provides rationale for the selection of a topic.
    52 to >44.2 pts
    DISTINGUISHED
    Explains, with at least three supporting sources, how current family science literature provides rationale for the selection of a topic. The rationale provided is exceptionally clear and compelling.
    44.2 to >36.4 pts
    PROFICIENT
    Explains, with at least three supporting sources, how current family science literature provides rationale for the selection of a topic.
    36.4 to >0 pts
    BASIC
    Explains how current family science literature provides rationale for the selection of a topic, but does not cite at least three sources to support the explanation.
    0 pts
    NON_PERFORMANCE
    Does not explain how current family science literature provides rationale for the selection of a topic.
    / 52 pts
    Create an annotated bibliography containing at least 5 peer-reviewed scholarly sources that supports a selected topic.
    54 to >45.9 pts
    DISTINGUISHED
    Creates an annotated bibliography containing at least 5 peer-reviewed scholarly sources that supports a selected topic. The annotations are particularly detailed and relevant.
    45.9 to >37.8 pts
    PROFICIENT
    Creates an annotated bibliography containing at least 5 peer-reviewed scholarly sources that supports a selected topic.
    37.8 to >0 pts
    BASIC
    Creates an annotated bibliography, but it does not contain at least 5 peer-reviewed scholarly sources or the sources do not adequately support a selected topic.
    0 pts
    NON_PERFORMANCE
    Does not create an annotated bibliography.
    / 54 pts
    Summarize the major findings of peer-reviewed sources.
    54 to >45.9 pts
    DISTINGUISHED
    Summarizes the major findings of peer-reviewed sources. Explains how these findings are relevant to a selected topic.
    45.9 to >37.8 pts
    PROFICIENT
    Summarizes the major findings of peer-reviewed sources.
    37.8 to >0 pts
    BASIC
    Summarizes the major findings of peer-reviewed sources, but the summary is incomplete, inaccurate, or otherwise flawed.
    0 pts
    NON_PERFORMANCE
    Does not summarize the major findings of peer-reviewed sources.
    / 54 pts
    Convey purpose in a well-organized text, incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences.
    20 to >17 pts
    DISTINGUISHED
    Conveys clear purpose in a tone and style well-suited to the intended audience. Supports assertions, arguments, and conclusions with relevant, credible, and convincing evidence. Exhibits strict and nearly flawless adherence to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards, including APA style and formatting.
    17 to >14 pts
    PROFICIENT
    Conveys purpose in a well-organized text, incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences.
    14 to >0 pts
    BASIC
    Conveys purpose in an appropriate tone or style. Clear, effective communication is inhibited by insufficient supporting evidence and/or minimal adherence to applicable writing standards.
    0 pts
    NON_PERFORMANCE
    Does not convey purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and writing scholarly standards.
    / 20 pts
    Apply APA style and formatting to scholarly writing.
    20 to >17 pts
    DISTINGUISHED
    Applies APA style and formatting to scholarly writing. Exhibits strict and nearly flawless adherence to stylistic conventions, document structure, and source attributions.
    17 to >14 pts
    PROFICIENT
    Applies APA style and formatting to scholarly writing.
    14 to >0 pts
    BASIC
    Applies APA style and formatting to scholarly writing incorrectly and/or inconsistently, detracting noticeably from good scholarship.
    0 pts
    NON_PERFORMANCE
    Does not apply APA style and formatting to scholarly writing.
    / 20 pts
    Total Points: 0

  • Title: Ethical Analysis of Moral Issues and Parties Involved in “Thinking Critically About Ethical Issues and Ethical Choices”

    From the book Thinking Critically About Ethical Issues and Ethical Choices by Burnor and Raley, compose an 800 word written analysis in which you identify the moral issues and the parties involved. Take a balanced moral position offering a recommendation or a policy resolution. Please draw on any three approaches to ethics from utility duty, rights, virtue, or care.

  • “Newborn Nutrition: Understanding the Importance of Choosing the Right Formula” “Breastfeeding vs. Formula Feeding: Understanding the Benefits and Differences for Newborn Nutrition”

    Discuss the rationale for choosing a hypoallergenic formula for an infant. Review the pathophysiology of the condition that
    necessitates this and why this formula selection is beneficial. Provide mom/dad with resources for accessing the research on the
    condition & best sources of nutrition for their infant.
    – GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS-
    These instructions apply to and should be included in all submissions.
    • Create a teaching tool to explain the source of newborn nutrition assigned to you.
    • This should be a flier or handout that contains the details of your assignment as well as the references utilized.
    o This will be shared with your classmates so that they can utilize it for studying.
    • Discuss normal infant weight loss immediately after delivery.
    o When will they regain birthweight?
    • How often does a newborn need to eat and why?
    o If breastfed?
    o If formula fed?
    1. BASIC INFORMATION:
    a. How often does the average formula fed newborn need to eat?
    b. What is an appropriate volume of formula per feed in the first 2-3 weeks of life?
    c. Provide parents with a trusted resource for information on formula feeding where they can find accurate information backed
    by current evidence-based research.
    2. NUTRITIONAL STANDARDS FOR ALL FORMULAS:
    a. What things are considered essential inclusions in all infant formulas commercially produced.
    3. Mothers of infants with special nutritional need require understanding of what necessitates the special formula. Include
    the following details:
    a. Pathophysiology of the condition associated with it.
    i. Symptoms associated with the condition.
    ii. RED FLAGS- what are some findings that should alert the parent that the child needs to be evaluated by the
    provider.
    b. What makes this formula the right choice.
    c. How is it prepared- give instructions as though you are teaching it to mom.
    4. List formula brands and names – different companies each make their own variation of each special formula.
    a. Include a comparison chart of these along with the specific benefits each company cites the infant will gain via taking their
    formula.
    b. Average cost of each.
    5. Provide teaching to mom on how to manage engorgement without stimulating further milk production.
    The goal of creating a newborn nutrition teaching presentation is to
    prepare the nursing student to provide evidenced based education
    to the pre and postpartum client on lactation.
    Select safe, effective nursing interventions for the postpartum client
    and newborn.
    SCHOLARLY SOURCE REQUIREMENT:
    Failure to meet this requirement will result in a significant reduction in points earned.
    Lack of credit given to source is plagiarism. Plagiarism will result in a grade of zero with no opportunity to resubmit the assignment.
    You can use as many resources as you need to, but your references must include the following:
    o You are expected to utilize a minimum of 2 current (meaning less than 5 years old) scholarly sources (peer
    reviewed, evidence-based journals), cite and reference them appropriately.
    § In-text citations: should be included every 2-3 sentences and for any pictures or charts you use in your
    presentation.
    o For formulas or breast milk collection devices: you can include the information provided by the manufacturer as
    well. They usually can provide a lot of information from trials, etc. However, this should not be the extent of your
    research!!
    o Your textbook or ATI manual may be used as a source but should not be the only sources you access!
    – GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS-
    These instructions apply to and should be included in all submissions.
    • Create a teaching tool to explain the source of newborn nutrition assigned to you.
    • This should be a flier or handout that contains the details of your assignment as well as the references utilized.
    o This will be shared with your classmates so that they can utilize it for studying.
    • Discuss normal infant weight loss immediately after delivery.
    o When will they regain birthweight?
    • How often does a newborn need to eat and why?
    o If breastfed?
    o If formula fed?
    NEXT:
    Review the instructions specific to your assigned newborn nutrition source and create your presentation being sure to
    include all the required details.

  • “Enhancing Your Research: Tips for Creating a High-Quality PowerPoint Presentation” Enhancing Your Research: Tips for Creating a High-Quality PowerPoint Presentation

    Whether you choose to do the research paper or the creative project, a PowerPoint presentation of
    your work must be submitted as well. This PowerPoint should of a quality that one would expect to see
    accompanying an oral presentation. The PowerPoint should be no more than ten slides long, present your topic
    clearly, and yet adhere to the standards set forth below in the grading criteria. 

  • “Using Cost Benefit Analysis as a Decision-Making Tool: A Memo to the Head of an Agency for a Rail Project” MEMORANDUM To: Head of Agency From: [Your Name] Date: [Current Date] Subject

    Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) are “decision tools” that are used as part of a broader political process. As such, they may be used in concert with other sources of information to guide decision making. You have read materials that support CBA or other cost techniques as decisionmaking tools as well as several critiques of CBA. Positive aspects include:
    Using cost as a measure provides a basis of comparison across projects.
    If CBAs are designed well, they can incorporate effects on different political actors
    CBAs can provide a mechanism for weighing tradeoffs between the present and the future and for helping governments ascertain the impact of policies and programs on their budgets
    Critiques of and limitations to CBA
    Efficiency as the dominant value driving CBA, versus equity or procedural justice;
    The difficulty and ethics in quantifying some costs and benefits;
    Missing or poor data;
    Political issues: CBA’s being misused, misrepresented, subject to political pressure and influence, or used to drive a particular political perspective.
    Review the attachment and drawing on CBA readings including those offering a positive view of CBA and concerning critiques or limitations to CBA, write a 2 page single-spaced memo addressed to the head of an agency or organization who would be drawing on this CBA to make a policy decision to either keep or change current policy or adopt a similar policy in another state. You don’t need to consult any sources not provided or any information about the current status of these policies. Your memo will do the following:
    Adopt a role that would correspond to one perspective: that is you will pretend to write on behalf of an organization of people that is affected by the policy: e.g., commuters or economic development officials in a city agency, or another party. Acknowledge your policy perspective in the memo and briefly introduce your organization in the memo so your perspective is clearly framed.
    Provide a two- to three-paragraph summary of the findings (you can focus on the sections with numbers and the executive summaries). Talk about PERSPECTIVES as per our readings – which groups are affected and how; whose costs and benefits are taken into account?
    Comment on the strong aspects of and limitations of the cost analysis (refer to the Vera reading on how to read a report). What costs or benefits seem appropriate or inappropriate? Why is the analysis helpful/not helpful to policymakers thinking about policy change in this jurisdiction or another one? What is missing?
    Think about the politics of cost-benefit analysis (see for example the Friedman and Davis article in the NY Times on changes in EPA regulations and the comments on changes in Executive Orders in my video presentation). How do these politics relate to the report you are reading?
    Consider the videos on NYC’s racial impact analysis and equitable development tool. If such an analysis were done related to the rail project, how would that seem different? Which method do you recommend as more useful for the memo reader’s decisionmaking?
    Your memo format includes a heading, 1-inch margins, 12-point font, and professional and concise language. You can use footnotes to cite any additional background or evidence for your argument. There is no specific word limit but you should be writing for a busy policymaker who barely has time to read three pages; therefore, I will be looking for your ability to make a concise, logical argument.

  • “Examining the Role and Effectiveness of Domestic Violence Courts”

    Its due today not 12/4 ! My topic for it is Domest Violence Courts! Read instructions on screenshot!!

  • Final Trial Report: Advocating for Justice and Equity in Business Law II

    FINAL Trial REPORT Guidelines
    COMPREHENSIVE FINAL: NON JURY TRIAL & WRITTEN REPORT     
    Following are topics with fact scenarios for a series of Trials. Each student will select a case and a role to represent as their attorney and advocate.  There will be plaintiffs, defendants, victims, police, District Attorneys, US Attorneys and other parties with an interest in the trial scenario.  Again, you will select a party in one of the cases you wish to represent for the trial report.  This process WILL BE your final exam.
    You are an advocate, so develop your case from their perspective.  As their advocate and representative, you will prepare a written report in support of your “client” from the various areas of the law that we have covered in Business Law II this semester.  EACH STUDENT must select a role and turn in an individual report to receive credit for a final exam.
    Process and Structure of the trial report for BLS 112 –
    STEP 1.      CITATION – “Case #_______ , and which Client                                                         Name_(Your Name)__
    STEP 2.      State the FACTS – Describe the situation your client finds themselves in.  There are intentional “holes” or gaps in the fact scenarios.  This allows you the ‘license’ to make some assumptions…perhaps several assumptions.
    STEP 3.      List the assumptions you are making…ie… the plaintiff was a minor, or elderly, or of diminished capacity…. Resident of a particular state…
    STEP 4.      State the ISSUES – What the issues at Law?  On the basis of the facts given and your assumptions, develop your case.  Defend your positions with the law we have covered.
    STEP 5.      Make your SUMMATION – petition the court for the action you wish that it takes to seek justice or equity for your client….and Why ?  Based on what?
    You are encouraged to seek and include outside research.  One caveat….please cite your research material in your written report.  This trial must be an original document.  The only “cut & paste” or AI permissible is a quotation of law, which must be cited.
    All work should be submitted on Brightspace, as you have done on previous assignments this semester.
    How long should it be?  Depends on your case/role selection.  Not all roles are created equal… Some will need to be longer than others…keep this in mind when selecting your case and role.  Don’t necessarily go for the shortest role because it may be easier…. This report is worth 40% of your semester grade.  Do you really want to hang that weight on a scenario where all you could come up with was 2 pages ?
    I expect this to be several pages.  They are generally around 10….including exhibits, attachments, and cited research. I have seen as much as 40.
    You must select a CASE # and CLIENT. 

  • “Baccalaureate Nurses and the Growing Role of Nursing Informatics”

    Nurses at the baccalaureate level in all practice areas are involved in nursing informatics through interaction with information management and pa …