Assignment 1: LASA 2—Observational And Motor Learning

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Assignment 1: LASA 2—Observational and Motor Learning

During the period of early childhood, mastering fine motor skills is a very important process needed for physical and cognitive development. However, for a number of different reasons, there are some children who do not develop at the same pace as an average child. It is important for parents and physicians to recognize children who are not on track developmentally because the earlier the cause of the delay can be determined, the earlier parents can start working with the child to correct or minimize these deficits. Often, the earlier the children begins to work on their developmental deficits, the greater the advancements they can make.

By the age of three, a child should be able to do the following:

  • Use a spoon by themselves
  • Draw a vertical and horizontal line
  • String large beads
  • Snip paper with scissors
  • Roll clay or play dough into a “snake”

Conduct an Internet search using the two phrases listed below. Your results will help you better understand the kind of milestones that are used to assess the development of fine motor skills in young children.

  • Fine motor skills milestones
  • Child development milestones

Using the module readings, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, research observational and motor learning and activities that can be used to help develop motor skills. Then, address the following:

  • Describe in detail how a young child’s fine motor skills are developed—making sure to include the theory of motor-skill learning that best fits this situation.
  • Explain whether any motor tasks or skills can be accomplished via observational learning. Justify your response.
  • Now, consider a situation in which a young child (3–4 years old) is developmentally delayed in fine motor skill development. Create a strategy which would help the child strengthen his or her fine motor skills.
  • You can find a number of activities online which purport to help develop these skills. From a theoretical viewpoint, be sure to explain how these activities will aid a child’s fine motor skill development. Make sure that you reference at least one peer-reviewed article in addition to any Web sites you find and describe these activities as part of your development strategy.

Write a 3–4-page paper in Word format. It should be double-spaced and in 12 point, Times New Roman font with regular one-inch margins and free of typographical and grammatical errors. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Be sure to include a title page with a running head and reference page. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M5_A1.doc.

By Monday, January 4, 2016, deliver your assignment to the M5: Assignment 1 Dropbox.

Grading Criteria and Rubric

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Describe how a young child’s fine motor skills are developed and include the theory of motor-skill learning that best fits your chosen situation. (Course Objective [CO] 3)
60
Justify whether any motor tasks/skills can be accomplished via observational learning. (CO3)
16
Create a strategy to help strengthen the fine motor skills of a young child (3–4 years old) who is developmentally delayed. (CO4)
80
Identify (via the Internet) at least three activities that can be used to help develop these motor skills and describe these activities as part of the development strategy to propose. (CO4)
40
Explain, from a theoretical point of view, how these activities would aid a child’s fine motor skills development, making sure to reference at least one peer-reviewed article. (CO3)
40
Writing Components:
Organization (16)
Usage and Mechanics (16)
APA Elements (24)
Style (8)
64
Total:
300
 
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Nursing Home Compare DB 1

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Reading:

Go to http://www.medicare.gov/NursingHomeCompare/About/What-Is-NHC.html  and read about the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)  Nursing Home Compare website. This website allows you to compare the  performance of nursing facilities throughout the United States.

Assignment:

Go to (http://www.medicare.gov/nursinghomecompare/search.html)  and search for a nursing facility that you have visited in the past.   If you have never visited a nursing facility in the United States,  select one from Bowling Green, ky (zip code 42101) or your hometown.

  1. Note how your selected nursing facility rates in each of the following quality measurement categories:
    1. Health Inspections
    2. Staffing
    3. Quality Measures
  2. Explore the website further and review the data for each measurement category. Then answer the following
  3. Which of these performance measures do you believe is most important to potential customers of healthcare services?  Why?
  4. Which performance measure is least important to the consumers?  Why?
  5. Should consumers use this website as part of their process to select a nursing facility? Why or why not?
  6. What other factors, data, information or methods should a consumer seek out and utilize when choosing a nursing facility?
  7. If you have visited this nursing facility, do you agree with the ratings it has received by CMS?

Research Component.

  1. Find a full article source on  Google Scholar or in WKU libraries that discuss a topic relative to this  discussion, such as health inspection ratings in nursing homes, quality  of care in nursing homes, innovative practices, staffing ratios in  nursing homes, safety concerns, law suits, etc.
  2. Utilize this article within your paper,  tying the information you found with this article as you review and  analyze and think critically about what you are reading about the  facility you have selected.
  3. Cite this reference at the end of your  discussion board post in proper APA format and be sure to reference it  at least once within your post.
 
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Psychology Paper

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Assignment 2: LASA 1: Development Throughout the Lifespan

Erikson and Freud are two of the few theorists who have developed a lifespan approach to development. Freud’s approach to development was psychosexual while Erikson’s was psychosocial. Even though Freud’s theory is better known, Erikson’s theory remains a leading and very much applied model in personality and developmental psychology today.

When considering these two stage-oriented theories, you can directly compare the majority of their stages. These are matched in the following table:

Approximate Age
Freud’s Stages of Psychosexual Development
Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial development
Infancy (Birth to 1 year)
Oral stage
Trust versus mistrust
Early childhood (1–3 years)
Anal stage
Autonomy versus doubt
Preschool (3–6 years)
Phallic stage
Initiative versus guilt
School age (7–11 years)
Latent period
Industry versus inferiority
Adolescence (12–18 years)
Genital stage
Identity versus role confusion
Young adulthood (19–40 years)
Intimacy versus isolation
Middle adulthood (40–65 years)
Generativity versus stagnation
Older adulthood (65–death)
Integrity versus despair

When considering Erikson’s eight stages of development, the way a person moves through each stage directly affects their success in the next stage. Their personality is being built and shaped with each stage. At each stage, there is a turning point, called a crisis by Erikson, which a person must confront.

In this assignment, you will observe or interview two different people, each at a different stage of development. For a third observation, take a look at yourself and the stage that you are in (this stage must be different from your other two observations).

  • Record your three observations in a template. Include the following information:
    • Name
    • Age
    • Gender
    • Current developmental stage
    • Status within the stage (i.e., identity achievement or role confusion)
    • Events that have lead to this status

Download a Development Template from the Doc Sharing area to record your observations.

  • Summarize what you have learned about psychosocial development through these observations/interviews.
  • Summarize the trends you see in your observations/interviews regarding psychosocial development.
  • How does movement through Erikson’s stages influence personality development? Again, be specific.
  • How do Erikson’s stages of development compare to Freud’s stages? How are they similar? How are they different?
  • Between these two theories, which one do you feel best explains your own personality development? Justify your answers with specific examples.

Write a 3–4-page paper in Word format. Insert your chart at the end of your paper. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M3_A2.doc.

By Wednesday, July 8, 2015, deliver your assignment to the M3: Assignment 2 Dropbox.

Course Project Grading Criteria and Rubric

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria 
Maximum Points
Chart identifies general characteristics of people being observed
Chart identifies each person’s Erikson’s stage of development
(Course Objective [CO] 2)
20
Explains which events of this developmental stage influence this outcome
(CO 2)
24
Summarizes learning about psychosocial development, applies observations
(CO 2)
24
Explains the connection between Erikson’s stages of development and personality development
(CO 2)
28
Compares and contrasts Erikson and Freud’s stages of development
(CO 1)
32
Determines which theory best fits own personality development, applies self-observations
(CO 1, 2)
28
Presentation Components:
Organization (12)
Usage and Mechanics (12)
APA Elements (16)
Style (4)
44
Total:
 
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Inferential Statistics To Analyze Data

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Analyze data using inferential statistics for your previously defined survey questions.

 

Required Resources

The following resources are required to complete the assessment.

Capella Resources

Click the links provided to view the following resources:

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Suggested Resources

The following optional resources are provided to support you in completing the assessment or to provide a helpful context. For additional resources, refer to the Research Resources and Supplemental Resources in the left navigation menu of your courseroom.

Capella Resources

Click the links provided to view the following resources:

  • Statistics Terminology.
    • This site from Capella iGuide includes sections on null hypothesis, alternative hypothesis, and one-tailed hypothesis.
  • Computations.
    • This site from Capella iGuide includes a section on t tests.
  • Interpreting Statistical Data.
    • This site from Capella iGuide includes sections on hypotheses, alpha, and p value.
Library Resources

The following e-books from the Capella University Library are linked directly in this course:

  • Naghshpour, S. (2012). Statistics for economics. New York, NY: Business Expert Press.
    • Chapter 6, “Point and Interval Estimation,” pages 119–140. This chapter is about confidence intervals.
    • Chapter 7, “Statistical Inference With Test of Hypothesis,” pages 141–161.
  • Scott, I., & Mazhindu, D. (Eds.). (2005). Statistics for health care professionals. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
    • “Displaying Data,” pages 60–72.
  • Spiegel, M. R., & Stephens, L. J. (1999). Schaum’s outline of theory and problems of statistics. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
    • Chapter 10, “Statistical Decision Theory,” pages 216–241. This chapter is about hypothesis testing.
  • Urdan, T. C. (2005). Statistics in plain English (2nd ed.). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.
    • Chapter 9, “t Tests,” pages 89–100.
  • Weinberg, G. H. (2012). Statistics: An intuitive approach. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishing.
    • Chapter 12, “The Hypothesis-Testing Procedure,” pages 154–172.
Course Library Guide

A Capella University library guide has been created specifically for your use in this course. You are encouraged to refer to the resources in the MAT-FP2001 – Statistical Reasoning Library Guide to help direct your research.

Internet Resources

Access the following resources by clicking the links provided. Please note that URLs change frequently. Permissions for the following links have been either granted or deemed appropriate for educational use at the time of course publication.

Bookstore Resources

The resource listed below is relevant to the topics and assessments in this course and is not required. Unless noted otherwise, this resource is available for purchase from the Capella University Bookstore. When searching the bookstore, be sure to look for the Course ID with the specific –FP (FlexPath) course designation.

  • Bennett, J. O., Briggs, W. L., & Triola, M. F. (2014). Statistical reasoning for everyday life (4th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.

Assessment Instructions

Note: Be sure to complete Assessment 3 before completing this assessment.

In Assessment 1, you documented typical responses to your survey, along with your question formulations. You did not know it at the time, but you were hypothesizing about the future survey results. Now that you have survey data, you can go back and apply the tools of inferential statistics to test your hypotheses.

For this assessment, analyze data using inferential statistics for your previously defined survey questions. Before you begin your analysis, note the following:

  • Use the population proportions for questions 1–4 and the population means for questions 5–6. The sample statistics were calculated for each survey question in Assessment 2. Use this prior work to help complete this assessment. Keep in mind that you have already calculated the sample proportions for questions 1–4 as well as the sample means and standard deviations for questions 5–6.
  • Use the Inferential Statistics to Analyze Data Template located in the Resources under the Required Resources heading. The template has two pages. Be sure to review each one carefully. The first page is the blank template that you will complete, and the second page is a completed example. Almost every type of situation is shown, so try to model your results after the ones shown.
Directions
  1. Calculate a 95% confidence interval for each of your survey questions (1–6). Your final product should have six confidence intervals.
  2. Perform a hypothesis test for each survey question (1–6). Your final product should have six hypothesis tests.

When determining the two hypotheses for each question, how do you know what to compare the population parameter to? Honestly, we do not know, but we can make an educated guess. First, since we have sample proportions and means to consider, remember that the sample statistics always support the alternative hypothesis. Why? Hypothesis testing always tries to reject the null hypothesis; thus, we must have some evidence (the sample statistics) that the alternative is correct. Outside of this requirement, feel free to use any logical value in your hypothesis test.

A few notes, however:

  • We always think the alternative hypothesis is correct! This means the sample statistics (the sample proportion or mean) support the alternative hypothesis.
  • You probably want to write the alternative hypothesis first. Then, the null hypothesis is just the opposite of the alternative.
  • The two hypotheses must be the exact opposites of each other. We cannot put one value for the null and another for the alternative; that simply is not logical.
  • For questions 1–4, we are using the sample proportion to estimate the population proportion. For questions 5–6, we are using the sample mean to estimate the population mean. Thus, we use different formulas for their confidence intervals and for their test statistics in the hypothesis tests.

Inferential Statistics to Analyze Data Scoring Guide

ACTIVITY
Compute 95% confidence intervals correctly for multiple variables in a study.
Derive appropriate conclusions based upon calculated confidence intervals for a study.
Choose appropriate hypothesis tests based upon the context of the questions asked.
Specify correct null and alternative hypotheses.
Calculate hypothesis tests correctly for multiple questions in a study.
Derive appropriate conclusions regarding hypotheses according to the results of hypothesis tests.
 
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Case Study: Death and Dying

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Question description

The practice of health care providers at all levels brings you into contact with people from a variety of faiths. This calls for knowledge and acceptance of a diversity of faith expressions.

The purpose of this paper is to complete a comparative ethical analysis of George’s situation and decision from the perspective of two worldviews or religions: Christianity and a second religion of your choosing. For the second faith, choose a faith that is unfamiliar to you. Examples of faiths to choose from include Sikh, Baha’i, Buddhism, Shintoism, etc.

In your comparative analysis, address all of the worldview questions in detail for Christianity and your selected faith. Refer to Chapter 2 of Called to Carefor the list of questions. Once you have outlined the worldview of each religion, begin your ethical analysis from each perspective.

In a minimum of 1,500-2,000 words, provide an ethical analysis based upon the different belief systems, reinforcing major themes with insights gained from your research, and answering the following questions based on the research:

  1. How would each religion interpret the nature of George’s malady and suffering? Is there a “why” to his disease and suffering? (i.e., is there a reason for why George is ill, beyond the reality of physical malady?)
  2. In George’s analysis of his own life, how would each religion think about the value of his life as a person, and value of his life with ALS?
  3. What sorts of values and considerations would each religion focus on in deliberating about whether or not George should opt for euthanasia?
  4. Given the above, what options would be morally justified under each religion for George and why?
  5. Finally, present and defend your own view.

Support your position by referencing at least three academic resources (preferably from the GCU Library) in addition to the course readings, lectures, the Bible, and the textbooks for each religion. Each religion must have a primary source included. A total of six references are required according to the specifications listed above. Incorporate the research into your writing in an appropriate, scholarly manner.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Case Study on Death and Dying 

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70.0 %Content
20.0 %Identification of Ethical Issues as They Relate to the Four Principles of Principlism The ethical issues are incorrectly organized. Ethical issues are adequately organized according to the four principles of principlism. Some of the categorization is suspect. Ethical issues are organized according to the four principles of principlism. Ethical issues are organized according to the four principles of principlism. A distinction between the four principles is clearly stated, but the reasoning of the categorization is merely adequate. Ethical issues are organized according to the four principles of principlism. A distinction between the four principles and the reasoning of the categorization is clearly stated.
20.0 %Description of the Christian Worldview and the Other Worldview The description of the Christian worldview and the selected worldview address little to none of the seven worldview questions and the description is mostly incorrect or irrelevant. The description of the Christian worldview and the selected worldview address most of the seven worldview questions with little evidence of a surface-level understanding. The description of the Christian worldview and the selected worldview adequately address all seven worldview questions, but the description has a surface-level understanding. The description of the Christian worldview and the selected worldview address all seven worldview questions with evidence of basic understanding utilizing a detailed description. The description of the Christian worldview and the selected worldview address all seven worldview questions with evidence of a deep understanding utilizing a detailed description.
20.0 % Analysis of Ethical Issues through Christian Worldview and the Other Worldview The primary principles and values in the decision making process of each worldview have little to no relevance. Ethical reasoning seems to have no connection from the worldview considerations. The primary principles and values are acknowledged in the decision making process of each worldview. Ethical reasoning is loosely based from the worldview considerations. The primary principles and values surface in the decision making process of each worldview. Ethical reasoning is implied from the worldview considerations. The primary principles and values are recognized in the decision making process of each worldview. Ethical reasoning is explained from the worldview considerations. Most implications of the principles and values are given consideration. The primary principles and values are clearly distinguished in the decision making process of each worldview. Ethical reasoning is clearly delineated from the worldview considerations. The implications of the principles and values are given complete consideration.
10.0 % Personal Recommendation The personal recommendation from the student’s worldview is stated, but the justification has little to no relevance. The personal recommendation from the student’s worldview is stated with proper justification. The personal recommendation from the student’s worldview is stated with proper justification with some implications explained. The personal recommendation from the student’s worldview is stated with proper justification. The primary principles of the student’s worldview are clearly described with most implications explained. The personal recommendation from the student’s worldview is stated with proper justification. The primary principles of the student’s worldview are clearly described with all implications explained.
20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness
7.0 % Thesis Development and Purpose Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear. Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose. Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. They are descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
8.0 % Argument Logic and Construction Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources. Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility. Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis. Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative. Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
5.0 % Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) and/or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied. Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed. Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech. Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
10.0 %Format
5.0 % Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly. Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present. Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style. All format elements are correct.
5.0 %Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style) Sources are not documented. Documentation of sources is inconsistent and/or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors. Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present. Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct. Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.
 
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Assignment 1: LASA 2: Generating a Policy Proposal

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Assignment 1: LASA 2: Generating a Policy Proposal

Although some states and cities have passed laws to ban texting and using handheld phones while driving, there is no current law to ban all cell phone use while driving. However, according to the National Safety Council (2009), 28 percent of all crashes—1.6 million per year—are caused by cell phone use and texting by drivers. The mission of a new national nonprofit organization called FocusDriven, patterned after Mothers Against Drunk Driving, is to make phone use while driving as illegal and socially unacceptable as drunk driving. US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood supports FocusDriven and its efforts: According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, LaHood said this movement will become “an army of people traveling the countryside” to push for bans on cell phone use and tough enforcement (Schmit, 2010).

As a political advocate interested in this issue, you will be writing a policy proposal that utilizes the current research to propose a solution to the issue and submit it in this assignment.

Please note that your proposal is not an opinion/position paper, and your conclusions need to be based on the scientific research you reviewed earlier. Please follow the typical steps in proper academic writing (planning, outlining, drafting, revising, proofing, and editing) to generate the following proposal structure:

Introduction

In the introduction, you should set up the purpose for the proposal, provide a bit of background on the topic, and present your thesis.

Policy

Now that you have researched a variety of studies (in M4: Assignment 2), compile that information together to create a recommendation for policy makers regarding cell phone use while driving.

1: In a one-page summary, compare and contrast the results of the various studies regarding the cognitive abilities that are affected during cell phone use while driving.

2: Using that research, develop and explain particular recommendations for policy makers. For instance, restrict texting, or regulate the use of hand-held phones. All your recommendations must be supported by your research findings.

3: Based on the gaps in current research, describe the variables, populations, and situations which you would like to see future research address.

Conclusion

Review the important current research, your conclusions from that research, and how the future could look in both policy and research. Keep your goal in mind: To convince the reader to support your current policy proposal and future research to examine this issue more closely.

Your proposal should be written in APA style (which includes a title page with running header and a reference page), and free of typographical and grammatical errors. The body of your proposal should be 4–5 pages long.

By Week 5, Day 5, deliver your assignment to the M5: Assignment 1 Dropbo

 
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strategic planning process is essential for all organizations, writing homework help

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Question description

The strategic planning process is essential for all organizations. Strategic plans help organizations’ leaders and stakeholders keep sight of their missions and visions, achieve their goals and objectives, and address their challenges and issues. As a health care leader, you must be able to develop a strategic plan and use it to drive your organizational decision making. For the Final Project, you develop a comprehensive strategic plan to address challenges that have adversely impacted a health care organization.

To prepare:

Review the Hillsboro County Home Health Agency, Inc. (HCHHA) case study in this week’s Learning Resources.

Note: This Final Project will be graded using this rubric: Final Project Rubric (Word document)

Note: Your Final Project should show effective application of triangulation of content and resources in your conclusion and recommendations.

The Assignment

HCHHA’s board of directors and executive leadership team have asked for your assistance with addressing some of the major issues that have adversely impacted the organization’s financial and operational performances. They have requested that you advise them on the following:

  • Strategies to help the organization address the absence of a Medicare-certified hospice, which has inconvenienced patients and their family members and has led to negative publicity for the organization
  • Strategies that might improve HCHHA’s overall financial performance
  • Strategies that might improve HCHHA’s operational performance
  • Strategies that might assist HCHHA with effectively addressing the various external factors that may potentially threaten its market share

In a 20-page strategic plan, include the following components:

  • Mission statement (provided in the case study)
  • Vision statement
  • Core values
  • SWOT analysis
  • Grand strategies or long-term strategic priorities
  • Operational and tactical plan
  • Key performance and evaluation indicators
  • Change management plan, including the following:
    • The size of the change and its impact on the community and the organization
    • The organization’s readiness for change
    • Change management strategy
    • Team structure and responsibilities
    • Sponsor roles and responsibilities
    • Planning and implementation
    • Communications plan
    • Change management resistance plan
    • Training plan
    • Incentives and celebration of successes
    • Timeline/schedule of activities
    • Budget for change management

The 20-page narrative plan should be written as if it were to be presented to the board of directors. The plan should also include the following pages that will not count toward the 20-page limit:

  • One-page Executive Summary
  • Tables, graphs, and/or charts

The plan should include at least 15 current (no older than 4 years) quality resources, with 10 of those resources being from peer-reviewed sources.

 
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LANGUAGE AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES Resources Language And Individual Differences Scoring Guide. Capella Graduate Online Writing Center – APA Style And Formatting. Competencies Addressed In This Assignment Competency 1: Apply Research Findings To Topic

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LANGUAGE AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES

Competencies Addressed in This Assignment

  • Competency 1: Apply research findings to topics in human learning and cognition.
  • Competency 2: Apply psychology theories and concepts to human learning and cognition.
  • Competency 3: Describe the research methods used in the study of human learning and cognition.
  • Competency 4: Analyze theory and research to solve problems and inform professional behavior in human learning and cognition.
  • Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.

We study language in the context of how we think, read, and comprehend and derive meaning from words. But what about language from our social environment? A recent area of linguistic research is the study of language in a social context. From this perspective, language is examined in terms of how people communicate whether in person or on the Internet. People change their pronunciations, grammar, vocabulary, and styles of language for many different purposes. Given that, sociolinguists are curious about how a language is acquired and learned in the context of one’s gender, community and society. Some of these differences are related to biology. Others are related to the social environment and some differences are related to both, for example, do men and women speak different languages in our culture? Can misspelled words on a person’s Facebook wall hurt their employability?

For this assignment, research either the language differences between men and women from a social context, or between one culture and another. Are there differences in their conversational, nonverbal, and cross-cultural styles of communicating? Analyze how knowledge gained from research about language differences can be used to solve problems in social and work settings.

For this assignment, think about situations where you had to adjust your use of language to suit a particular context. How did you change the language? What did you say or do? Feel free to use an example from one of the activities in the course.

In your written assignment:

  1. Describe examples of events or situations where you changed your language in response to a situation or people with whom you were speaking. Since these are personal examples, you may write in first person for this part. Use third person throughout the remainder of the work.
  2. Find at least three peer-reviewed research articles that help you understand language in a social context.
  3. Describe the theoretical foundation for each study, including the psychological concepts that the researchers are using.
  4. Summarize the research articles, including the research questions being asked in each study, the methods and measures, and the conclusions reached in each article.
  5. Address how the research findings on language apply in solving communication problems.
  6. Use the implications of the research to explain how people use language and how the knowledge can apply to personal and professional life. (Think about how this information can guide communication in social contexts).
  7. Describe one or more specific ways that the information can be applied in the workplace to guide and improve communications.

To meet the criteria for the assignment, your paper should comprise 6–8 pages of content plus title and references pages. You should include a minimum of three scholarly sources. Strive to be as concise as possible and support your statements and analyses with references and citations from the three academic resources as well as any necessary scholarly resources.

Be sure to review the Language and Research Scoring Guide to review the criteria upon which your assignment will be graded.

 
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Essay: Quality Initiatives and Improvement in Healthcare

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Essay: Quality Initiatives and Improvement in Healthcare

Objective:

Identify and assess the essential elements of quality control and quality improvement initiatives in the healthcare fields.

Introduction: 

Quality is critical in the healthcare fields because of the significant risk to humans from errors. Not only must the highest degree of quality be managed and maintained, but quality must also continuously be monitored and improved. Regulatory agencies and nongovernmental organizations provide standards and best practices relating to quality and healthcare consumers provide additional information that impact quality management. Basic quality management methods such as Continuous Quality Improvement are often used in healthcare. Data can be collected and analyzed to support quality initiatives and identify areas where quality improvement is needed.

Deliverable:

The essay for this lesson is required to be a minimum of 750 words that clearly demonstrate your understanding of the activity. Essays should have a clear introduction, thesis statement and conclusion, written in APA format (APAstyle.org). A minimum of three sources must be cited in-text and in the Reference list.

Activity Details

Step 1: Read the following questions and use what you have learned about this lesson’s objective to summarize your responses.

  • -How can a healthcare facility use each of the concepts of Continuous Quality Improvement in managing quality? Provide an example that illustrates each concept.
  • -What role do state governments play in regulating healthcare delivery? 
  • -What role does The Joint Commission play in quality management?
  • -In what ways do consumers impact quality management in healthcare? In your answer, include the role of the “healthcare report card.”
  • Posted: 6 Months Ago
  • Due: 10/04/2018
  • Budget: $15
 
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Power Point 8-9 Slides

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This is a Power Point would be due today by 1pm Eastern Time Zone.

Human relations power point class presentation 8-9 slides under 5 mins.

1) What is the issue (must in the form of a “yes or no” question)? “Should cat-calling be considered sexual harassment?”

2a) What is the author’s viewpoint: PRO or CON (circle one). Author would be myself, I am Pro: it should be considered sexual harassment.

2b) Provide TWO reasons with evidence that support the author’s viewpoint:

Reason 1 with evidence (citations if necessary):

Reason 2 with evidence (citations if necessary):

3a) What is the opposing viewpoint (to the author): PRO or CON (circle one). Why it shouldn’t be viewed as sexual harassment (Con).

3b) Provide TWO reasons with evidence that support the opposing viewpoint:

Reason 3 with evidence (citations if necessary):

Reason 4 with evidence (citations if necessary):

4a) Refutation of the opposing viewpoint (to the author) is PRO or CON (circle one)

4b) REFUTE (offer a solution or contradiction) to each reason of the opposing

viewpoint:

Solution or Contradiction to Reason 3 (include evidence with citations if necessary)

Solution of Contradiction to Reason 4 (include evidence with citations if necessary)

5a) On this issue, what is your viewpoint: PRO or CON (circle one)

5b) Provide reasons and evidence for your viewpoint and refute the opposing view.

(You may use reasons, evidence, refutations that have already been provided as long

as you offer your perspective in response to this issue.)

Bibliography with references (at least two sources besides text) is required.

 
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