My Leadership SMART Goal Paper

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Chamberlain College of Nursing NR447: RN Collaborative Healthcare

My Leadership SMART Goal:

Guidelines

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to develop a SMART-formatted goal related to your professional leadership applicable to your current practice setting or future leadership aspirations. This goal is about YOUR leadership development, not those of the organization or the department where you work. Many organizations have developed the SMART-goal framework as they strive for performance improvement. Your goal may tie to one of the departmental or organizational SMART goals but the components of the goal are about YOUR leadership development The Institute of Medicine’s quality initiative has identified five core healthcare profession competencies. This assignment focuses on only two of those initiatives. Either Patient-Centered Care or Working in Interdisciplinary and/or Interprofessional Teams will serve as a framework for identification of YOUR leadership SMART goal.

Course Outcomes

Completion of this assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.

CO 1: Apply leadership concepts, skills, and decision making in the provision of high quality nursing care, healthcare team management, and the oversight and accountability for care delivery in a variety of settings. (PO #2)

CO 4: Apply concepts of leadership and team coordination to promote the achievement of safe and quality outcomes of care for diverse populations. (PO #4)

CO 5: Apply improvement methods, based on data from the outcomes of care processes, to design and test changes to continuously improve the quality and safety of healthcare. (PO #8)

CO 8: Apply concepts of quality and safety using structure, process, and outcome measures to identify clinical questions as the beginning process of changing current practice. (PO #8)

Due Dates

This assignment consists of the completion of the My Leadership SMART Goal paper. Submit assignment to the Dropbox by Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT, by the end of Week 4.

Points

This assignment is worth 200 points.

Directions

Review the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) core healthcare competencies. Select ONE of the competencies that you will work on for developing a Leadership SMART Goal. You are to select one of the following competencies for YOUR SMART goal.

Managing Patient-Centered Care or

Working in interdisciplinary and/or interprofessional teams;

 

1. Create ONE leadership goal that is in the SMART goal format. You practiced this in the Week 3 Discussion, and received valuable feedback from your instructor and peers. Please refer to this as you work on the assignment.

S – Specific (Who besides YOU is involved in the goal, what is YOUR goal, where will it take place?)

M – Measurable (How are YOU going to achieve the goal?) Be specific with measureable outcomes.

A – Attainable (What resources and/or experts are available to assist YOU with attaining YOUR goal?)

R – Realistic (Is YOUR goal something that is realistically obtainable in YOUR professional practice?) Be specific.

T – Time bound (What specific dates or weeks will YOU accomplish each task related to your leadership goal?)

 

· Example NOT in SMART format: I will learn how to be a manager. This goal is lofty, not measurable, and unattainable in the time allotted, probably not realistic, and not time bound.

· Example in SMART Format: I will learn the disciplinary process of an employee who has excessive absences, by locating the organization’s attendance policy and meeting with the unit manager, reviewing peer-reviewed articles and credible websites to obtain information on the disciplinary process by Week 4 (or specified date).

Note: This particular example relates to Core Competency: Managing Patient-Centered Care.

 

This example is a SMART goal that is Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-bound.

 

S-Specific

· Who– Your name, or “I” Indicate others who may be involved.

· What– Learn the disciplinary process of employees who have excessive absences

· Where– Your organization

 

M-Measurable

· How: Through locating the organization’s attendance policy and passing a quiz on the content of the policy.

 

A-Attainable

· Resources and/or Expert: Meeting with the unit manager, reviewing peer-reviewed articles, and credible websites

 

 

 

R-Realistic

· Realistically obtainable: Access to the organization, policies, and unit manager. Various resources are available.

T-Time bound

· Specific dates: By Week 4 (or specific date)

2. Go to the Chamberlain library (http://library.chamberlain.edu) and search the databases (under Menu tab) to locate scholarly articles related to your SMART goal. Also, search for credible websites to gain insight into how to accomplish your goal.

3. Construct a plan of action to reach My Leadership SMART goal. Be specific by creating a timeline of when you plan on doing each action; explain how, when, and where you plan to communicate with an expert; and identify specific resources you will use to help you achieve your goal.

a. Example Plan of Action for above mentioned example:

· Seek approval to review the organization’s policies and schedule a meeting/interview with the unit manager by _____ (fill in date).

· Review the policies on disciplinary action by _____ (fill in date).

· Review the American Nurses Association website and peer-reviewed articles in the American Journal of Nursing and Journal of Advanced Nursing by _____ (fill in date).

· Evaluate the findings from the above resources by _____ (fill in date). Pass the quiz.

 

4. Write a scholarly paper that follows APA formatting guidelines. Organize your content logically and express your thoughts clearly. Use appropriate headers to separate sections of your paper. Check for any grammar or spelling errors before submission.

5. Submit your completed NR 447 My Leadership SMART Goal paper, which should be approximately six pages (excluding title page and references) to the Week 4 My Leadership SMART Goal Paper Dropbox by Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 4. Note: This assignment is automatically submitted to Turn It In.

 

Grading Criteria: My Leadership SMART Goal

Category Points % Description
Selects ONE of the IOM core competencies indicated to develop a leadership SMART goal 10 5% Selects the specific IOM core competency upon which SMART goal is based.
Develop one specific leadership SMART goal. 70 35% Develops a professional leadership (SMART) goal, formatted correctly containing Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time bound components.
Locate scholarly articles and credible websites relevant to your leadership SMART goal. 40 20% Locates scholarly articles and credible websites related to SMART goal. Summarizes articles and websites in body of paper.
Construct a plan of action for SMART goal. 60 30% Constructs a plan of action for SMART goal, identifying what is needed to do in order to achieve the goal; creates a timeline, explains how the plan will unfold, and how specific resources (articles and websites) will be utilized in effort to achieve goal. Plan is apparent in body of paper.
Clarity of writing 20 10% Content is organized, logical, and with correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure are correct. APA formatting is apparent and CCN template is utilized. References are properly cited within the paper; reference page includes all citations; proper title page and introduction are present and evidence of spell and grammar check is obvious.

 

 

 

Grading Rubric for My Leadership SMART Goal

Assignment Criteria Outstanding or Highest Level of Performance

A

 Very Good or High Level of Performance

B

 Competent or Satisfactory Level of Performance

C

 Poor, Failing, or Unsatisfactory Level of Performance

F
Selects ONE of the IOM core competencies to develop a SMART goal. Basis for selection is obvious.

10 points

 Selects one IOM core competency upon which SMART goal is based. Basis for selection is provided.

9–10 points

 Selects an IOM core competency but it is not one of those indicated in the Guidelines. 8 points Selects a competency but it is not an IOM core competency.

7 points

 Fails to choose any competency.

0–6 points
Develops one specific leadership

SMART goal.

70 points

 Develops a leadership goal that is formatted correctly containing specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time bound attributes AND it is related to the selected competency

64–70 points

 Develops a leadership goal that is formatted correctly except for one component that does not meet the SMART goal criteria, i.e., not specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, or time bound.

The goal is related to the selected competency

59–63 points

 Develops a leadership goal that is barely formatted correctly, but two or three components do not meet the criteria for a SMART goal.

The goal is NOT related to the selected competency

53–58 points

 Does not follow SMART goal formatting. The goal is not related to the chosen competency. Effort is lacking.

0–52 points
Locates scholarly articles and credible websites relevant to your SMART goal.

40 points

 Locates two scholarly articles and two credible websites related to the SMART goal. Thoroughly summarizes all of them.

37–40 points

 Locates one scholarly article and two credible websites. OR, locates one credible website and two scholarly articles.

Generally summarizes all of them

34–36 points

 Locates only one scholarly article and only one credible website.

Inaccurately summarized them.

30–33 points

 Does not locate two scholarly sources. Therefore, summary is missing or inaccurate.

0–29 points
Construct a plan of action for SMART goal.

60 points

 Constructs a detailed plan of action for achieving the SMART goal. Creates a timeline that explains how the plan will unfold.

Fully describes how chosen scholarly resources (articles and websites) provide insight into achieving the goal.

Discusses measurement outcomes in detail.

55–60 points

 Constructs a clear plan of action for achieving the SMART goal.

Creates a general timeline.

Describes only some of the chosen scholarly articles and websites to achieve the goal.

Clearly discusses measurement outcomes but some portions are missing.

50–54 points

 Constructs a brief plan of action for achieving the SMART goal. Fails to create a realistic timeline, or fails to explain how the plan will unfold.

Does not adequately describe how chosen scholarly articles and websites will help achieve the goal.

Outcomes are vague.

46–49 points

 Fails to complete a realistic plan of action.

Fails to include a timeline.

Does not indicate how scholarly articles and websites will achieve the goal.

Outcomes are not apparent.

0–45 points
Clarity of writing

20 points

 Content is organized, logical, and with correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure are correct. APA formatting is apparent utilizing CCN template. References are properly cited within the paper; reference page includes all citations; proper title page and introduction are present and evidence of spell and grammar check is obvious. Less than three errors noted.

18–20 points

 Content is mostly organized, logical and with correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure are correct. APA formatting is apparent utilizing CCN template. References are properly cited within the paper; reference page includes all citations; proper title page and introduction are present and evidence of spell check and grammar check is obvious. Four to six errors noted.

16–17 points

 Content is somewhat organized, logical and with correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure are correct. APA formatting is somewhat apparent but CCN template was not utilized. References are properly cited within the paper; reference page includes all citations; proper title page and introduction are present and evidence of spell check and grammar check are not obvious. Seven to 10 errors noted.

14–15 points

 Content is disorganized and writing has numerous grammar, spelling, or syntax errors and APA formatting errors are obvious. Spell check and grammar check are not obvious. More than 11 errors noted.

0–13 points
Total Points Possible= 200 Points Earned = A quality assignment will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.

 

 

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AR301 Modern Art In The U.S. (Week 6 Quiz)

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AR301 Modern Art in the U.S. (Week 6 Quiz)

Question 1

What did gallery owner Leo Castelli claim was the reason for perceived female discrimination in the arts?

Question 2

In the 1980s, some proclaimed the ‘death’ of modernism. The ___________ movement emerged in its wake.

Question 3

Imagine you’ve entered an art gallery and come across Jeff Koons’ St. John the Baptist, 1988 and have never seen of or heard of Jeff Koons before. Write a one paragraph response to the work. Next, read the accompanying text on 213-214 in our text. Now, write a second paragraph about how your reaction to the sculpture changed and why (or why not)?

Question 4

In your own words, describe what Peter Halley’s Two Cells with Conduit, 1987, is about. When developing your interpretation, keep in mind the era in which it was created.

Question 5

The East Village artist, ____________, incorporated graffiti styles, gestural Abstract Expressionism brushwork and often included African American symbols or subjects.

Question 6

Give three adjectives that describe the 1980s cultural and political climate.

Question 7

Which artist incorporated Pollock’s drip and splatter method, but used broken plates as his ‘drips’? ________________

Question 8

_______________ was a female art dealer and gallery owner who used extensive marketing techniques to rapidly catapult the artists she represented to celebrity status.

Question 9

The following work was part of a controversy that ended up in court. Use the accompanying links to enhance your knowledge of the incident. Write a reaction essay answering the questions below. “Dread” Scott Tyler, What is the Proper Way to Display a US Flag

http://www.thefileroom.org/documents/dyn/DisplayCase.cfm/id/199

http://www.dreadscott.net/artwork/photography/what-is-the-proper-way-to-display-a-us-flag THE FIRST AMENDEMENT: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” Should the artwork have been removed from the exhibition? What is your reaction to the viewer comments of the piece (see Link 2)? Would you have stood on the flag to write a comment – what would that comment have been? Do you believe that Tyler was acting under his first Amendment rights? Is critique of our government and its symbols, or anti-patriotism a crime? What do you think of Judge Kenneth L. Gillis’ ruling that artist’s displaying the flag to convey ideas (popular or not) is protected under the First Amendment?

Question 10

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) provided funding for many artists. How did their role change in 1990 after backlash from controversies surrounding art works they have funded?

 

 

 

 

 

 

AR30

1 Modern Art in the U.S. (Week 6

 

Quiz)

 

Question 1

 

What did gallery owner Leo Castelli claim was the reason for perceived female discrimination in the

arts?

 

Question 2

 

 

In the 1980s, some proclaimed the ‘death’ of modernism. The ___________ movement e

merged in its

wake.

 

Question 3

 

Imagine you’ve entered an art gallery and come across Jeff Koons’

St. John the Baptist

, 1988 and have

never seen of or heard of Jeff Koons before. Write a one paragraph response to the work. Next, read the

accompanying text

on 213

–

214 in our text. Now, write a second paragraph about how your reaction to

the sculpture changed and why (or why not)?

 

Question 4

 

In your own words, describe what Peter Halley’s Two Cells with Conduit, 1987, is about. When

developing your interpreta

tion, keep in mind the era in which it was created.

 

Question 5

 

The East Village artist, ____________,

incorporated graffiti styles, gestural Abstract Expressionism

brushwork and often included African American symbols or subjects.

 

Question 6

 

 

Give three

adjectives that describe the 1980s cultural and political climate.

 

Question 7

 

 

Which artist incorporated Pollock’s drip and splatter method, but used broken plates as his ‘drips’?

________________

 

Question 8

 

_______________ was a female art dealer and ga

llery owner who used extensive marketing techniques

to rapidly catapult the artists she represented to celebrity status.

 

QUESTION 9

 

The following work was part of a controversy that ended up in court. Use the

accompanying links to enhance your knowledge o

f the incident. Write a reaction essay

answering the questions below.

 

 

“Dread” Scott Tyler,

What is the Proper Way to Display a US Flag

 

AR301 Modern Art in the U.S. (Week 6 Quiz)

Question 1

What did gallery owner Leo Castelli claim was the reason for perceived female discrimination in the

arts?

Question 2

In the 1980s, some proclaimed the ‘death’ of modernism. The ___________ movement emerged in its

wake.

Question 3

Imagine you’ve entered an art gallery and come across Jeff Koons’ St. John the Baptist, 1988 and have

never seen of or heard of Jeff Koons before. Write a one paragraph response to the work. Next, read the

accompanying text on 213-214 in our text. Now, write a second paragraph about how your reaction to

the sculpture changed and why (or why not)?

Question 4

In your own words, describe what Peter Halley’s Two Cells with Conduit, 1987, is about. When

developing your interpretation, keep in mind the era in which it was created.

Question 5

The East Village artist, ____________, incorporated graffiti styles, gestural Abstract Expressionism

brushwork and often included African American symbols or subjects.

Question 6

Give three adjectives that describe the 1980s cultural and political climate.

Question 7

Which artist incorporated Pollock’s drip and splatter method, but used broken plates as his ‘drips’?

________________

Question 8

_______________ was a female art dealer and gallery owner who used extensive marketing techniques

to rapidly catapult the artists she represented to celebrity status.

QUESTION 9

The following work was part of a controversy that ended up in court. Use the

accompanying links to enhance your knowledge of the incident. Write a reaction essay

answering the questions below.

 

“Dread” Scott Tyler, What is the Proper Way to Display a US Flag

 
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Final Research Paper

In the Final Research Paper, you will examine your own culture from an etic (outsider’s) perspective and another culture from an emic (insider’s) perspective to demonstrate your understanding of cultural relativism and examine misconceptions and ethnocentric beliefs concerning each of these cultures. In doing so, you will demonstrate a culturally relativistic perspective, in order to understand why different groups of people do what they do, without expressing a positive or negative opinion of their cultural practices. Keep the distinction between cultural relativism and moral relativism in mind as you write your final paper. Even if you do not personally agree with a cultural practice, demonstrate your understanding of the practice in its cultural context. Avoid opinionated or judgmental language in your paper.

Your Final Research Paper will consist of two main parts, framed by an Introduction and a Conclusion. See the flow chart for a quick overview of the assignment.

Introduction

Begin with an introductory paragraph that has a thesis statement at the end. The introduction should set up your topic, giving a preview and summary of the analysis you will present in the body of the paper. The thesis statement is the last sentence or two of the introduction and states what the main point structuring your paper will be.

Here is an example of an Introduction.

Part I

Using the Miner (1956) article and the feedback you received from your instructor on your “Summarize Your Sources for the Final Research Paper” assignment in Week Three as a guide, describe one aspect of your own culture from an etic perspective. See the appropriate sections in the textbook, based on your chosen topic from Week Three, for information on how to approach your paper from an anthropological perspective. You can describe American culture in general, as Miner does, or you can describe an American subculture, such as a specific geographical group (e.g., New Yorkers), a particular ethnicity (e.g., African Americans), or an age-related category of Americans (e.g., millennials).

Use reputable statistics and/or scholarly research to support any factual statements. Do not rely solely on personal experience or opinion. Here is an example of how to properly support your statements.

Potential sources you can use to support your analysis are listed below. You can also conduct your own research to find other sources.

Important: see additional instructions in Part I under Final Paper Requirements.

Here is an example of Part I.

Part II

Refer to the article you chose for Part II of the “Summarize Your Sources for the Final Research Paper” assignment in Week Three and describe an aspect of another culture from an emic (insider’s) perspective. You do not have to do research beyond reading your chosen article; however, if you do choose to conduct additional research make sure to use reputable statistics and/or scholarly sources to support any factual statements. Do not rely solely upon personal experience or opinion.

Important: see additional instructions in Part II under Final Paper Requirements.

Here is an example of Part II.

Conclusion

End with a concluding paragraph that reinforces your thesis. Summarize and tie together your main points for the reader. Provide a brief self-reflexive analysis of what you learned while writing this paper.

Important: see additional instructions in Conclusion under Final Paper Requirements.

Here is an example of a Conclusion.

Cultural relativism

Cultural relativismis the idea that the beliefs and practices of a culture should be understood within the context of that particular culture’s background, history, and current events surrounding it. We should not ethnocentrically impose our own beliefs and opinions, which are products of our own enculturation

Cultural relativism is not the same as moral relativism, however. As Crapo (2013) notes:

“We need not, for instance, come to value infanticide in order to understand the roles it may play in peoples’ lives in a society where it is customary. What cultural relativism requires of us is simply that we do not confuse our own feelings about such a custom with understanding it. To do the latter, we must investigate the meanings the custom has for those who practice it and the functions it may fulfill in their society.”(section 1.4, “Cultural Differences: Cultural Relativism,” para. 3)

Final Paper Requirements
(Click links below)
Introduction
Part I
Part II
Conclusion

Writing the Final Research Paper

The Final Research Paper

  • Must be five to six double-spaced pages in length (excluding title page and references page, meaning it will be seven to eight pages total), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (see the APA Essay Checklist for Students).
  • Must include a title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
  • Must have well-structured body paragraphs with clear transitions from one topic to the next.Incorporate in-text citations from your scholarly sources to support your analysis throughout the paper.
  • Must describe an aspect of your own culture from an etic perspective for Part I.
  • Must describe an aspect of another culture from an emic perspective for Part II.
  • Must demonstrate a perspective of cultural relativism throughout, avoiding judgmental and opinionated language.
  • Must end with a conclusion that that reinforces the thesis and provides a self-reflexive analysis.
  • Must use at least one scholarly resource in addition to the textbook, the Miner article, and the article chosen from the list in Part II of the Week Three assignment.
  • Must document all sources in APA style in the body of the paper and on the references page as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

 

 
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Sociology Essay , I Have Instructions In Black And Also A HELP ESSAY In Red That The Professor Gaved Us. Please Read Them Well Before U Start

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So often, influential people make claims about the way things are (or should be) based on their own ideological beliefs and not on actual facts.  This essay is all about finding and interpreting real data to “fact-check” such statements and learn the real truth, not what others want you to believe.  For this exercise, you’ll compare talk and reality around some aspect of work and money in America; then once you know the truth, you’ll apply some sociological theory to go beyond the headlines and really explain what’s happening.

  1. A quote describing the American economy, American workers, or work in America. Your quote must fit all of these guidelines:
    • Printed by a legitimate news source (major newspaper, magazine, news website) within the last 5 years or so.
    • Spoken by a prominent “opinion leader” (someone many people listen to, like a politician, reporter, religious leader, famous businessperson, etc.).
    • Makes a claim about something real that you can fact-check with a statistic (NOT a feeling, dream, thoughts on God or human nature, etc…)
  1. A statistic printed by a legitimate source (news, academic articles/books, government report, etc.) or pulled from a database (like the World Bank, US Bureau of Labor Statistics, US Census, etc.) that clearly relates to your quote.
  2. Explain whether your statistic either proves or disproves what the quote said. (If neither, you need a new statistic, or quote, or both!)
  3. Now that you know the truth, pick at least one major sociological theory (functionalism, conflict theory, interactionism) and use it to explain the meaning of your statistic.
  4. An in-text citation following your quote and your statistic, and a separate “references page” detailing the sources of your quote and statistic.
    • Use any format you’re comfortable with—APA, MLA, ASA…just be consistent.
    • Your references page does not count toward the 2-3 page recommended length for this essay.

Citations and references are important.  Small errors in format make you look unprofessional, and will cost you a few points.  Major errors may make it impossible for me to track down your sources myself, so your quote and/or statistic may not count (how do I know you didn’t make them up?), which will cost you way more points.  And complete lack of quotation marks, citations, and references means you’re plagiarizing, which will get you a zero for the assignment.

Try to give equal attention to explaining the quote, comparing it to the statistic, and your sociological analysis at the end.  Each task should get about the same amount of space in this essay.

some of good source quote:

www.time.com

www.nytimes.com

www.washingtonpost.com

www.foxnews.com

www.cnn.com

www.nbcnews.com

www.baynews9.com

Some quote ideas:
some database:
www.bls.gov/data
www.data.worldbank/org
some quote ideas:
government spending is a good/bad way to stimulate the economy…
this type of law or tax causes business to open/close, speed up/slow down the economy, increase/decrease the unemployment…
 
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The Focus Of This Paper Is To Explore How Residential Patterns Affect Intergroup Relations. You Will

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The focus of this paper is to explore how residential patterns affect intergroup relations. You will use research approaches such as observation and secondary data analysis to further understand your community. You will need to choose whether you will research your city, county, or state. Be sure to choose a large enough geographic area to perform meaningful analysis. For example, if you live in Hawaii, you may want to research your state. If you live in a small town, you may want to research your county. If you live in Atlanta or another big city, researching at the city level should be fine.

Step 1: Using Secondary Data
Use the data gathered on your chosen locality in the Week Three assignment, “Demographic Report,” . If more data is needed, use demographic data from the latest census (available online using the US Census American FactFinder) and identify the various social and economic characteristics (i.e., education, population, housing, race, class, etc.) of this locale. You can also check government websites for your state, county or city for data. Present your findings in two to three pages of the paper.

Step 2: Using an Observational Study 
Taking the information you have gathered in Step 1 regarding social and economic characteristics, and take 30 to 60 minutes observing your community or use a newspaper if you’re unable to physically go to your community. Take notes of what you observe. Compare this data to what was found in the census data and make note if there are differences. Present your findings in one to two pages of the paper.

Step 3: Analysis and Reporting of Research
Analyze your data and present your responses in two to three pages in the paper:

  • Describe how segregated the neighborhoods are in your locality. Be sure to consider the various social inequality indicators: race, ethnicity, class, gender, and perhaps sexuality for some areas.
  • Indicate if there are policies, practices, or specific circumstances that have created and maintained these patterns.

    Here are some examples of aspects to consider: Historically, has there always been racial segregation or not? Was it traditionally an area of immigration from a certain ethnic region? Is there an LGBT community? Was it an industrial area that had a strong working class community, or is it a technology area with highly educated citizens? Have there been efforts to desegregate or plans in the future?

  • In Chapter 1 and throughout the text, you have explored several sociological theoretical perspectives. Indicate which theoretical perspective best presents your analysis of your locality. Describe why you have chosen this theoretical perspective and ensure you include detail on which theorist’s work is most representative.

The Research Paper:

  • Must be seven to nine double-spaced pages in length (excluding title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
  • Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
  • Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
  • Must use at least five scholarly resources, including a minimum of two from the Ashford University Library.
  • Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a separate reference page
 
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Assignment: Use President Obama’s State of the Union address of January

                      20, 2015

 

Write a short (two to three pages) evaluation of a speech you attended, covering the following items.

 

1.             Name, title, and/or position of speaker

2.             Subject, date, and time of speech

3.             Occasion for speech, including sponsoring group

4.             Location of speech (describe the physical setting in detail)

5.             Mode of presentation (impromptu, memorized, read from manuscript, extemporaneous, etc.)

6.             Discussion of appropriateness and effectiveness of mode of presentation

7.             Description and discussion of speaker’s voice

8.             Discussion of appropriateness and effectiveness of rate of speaking (including the use of pauses)

9.             Discussion of appropriateness and effectiveness of loudness of presentation (including any problems with equipment, such as microphone noises)

10.         Discussion of speaker’s vocal variety.

11.         Discussion of speaker articulation, enunciation, pronunciation, or dialect

12.         Discussion of speaker’s use of body language (including facial expressions, eye contact, movement, gestures, and appearance

 

13.         Suggestions you would give this speaker for improving presentationskills. Yes, you may make suggestions regarding President Obama’s delivery.

 
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Servant Leadership And Competency-Based Leadership

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Write an essay of 800-1,000 words in which you discuss and compare servant leadership and competency-based leadership. In your essay, be sure to discuss the following:

 

  1. What are the strengths and weaknesses of a competency-based approach to leadership? What are the strengths and weaknesses of a servant leadership approach?
  1. Compare servant leadership and competency-based leadership.
  1. Explain why competency-based leadership is popular in many organizations.
  1. Can leaders who are chosen for their competencies also demonstrate servant leadership qualities? Explain why or why not.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

 

Use the following guidelines for incorporating source material into your writing:

 

  1. At least one reference is required.
  1. Directly quoted source material may not exceed 10% of the paper’s content.
  1. Due to its inherent unreliability, Wikipedia is not considered an acceptable source for use in academic writing.

This assignment uses a grading rubric, “Essay: Servant Leadership and Competency-Based Leadership Rubric.” Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

 
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Your Neighbor Faithfully Applies Fertilizer To His Lawn To Ensure Beautiful, Healthy Green Grass. Explain How Your Neighbor’s Fertilizing Habit Affects At Least One Nutrient Cycle.

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Complete the University of Phoenix Material: Human Impact on Biogeochemical Cycles Worksheet.

 

Using the textbooks, the University Library or other resources, answer each of the following questions in 150- to 300-words. Be sure to provide references for the sources you use.

 

 

SCI 256 Human Impact on Biogeochemical Cycles Worksheet

 

Using the textbooks, the University Library or other resources, answer each of the following questions in 150- to 300-words.  Be sure to provide references for the sources you use.

 

Question Response
 

Your neighbor faithfully applies fertilizer to his lawn to ensure beautiful, healthy green grass. Explain how your neighbor’s fertilizing habit affects at least one nutrient cycle.

 

  
 

Your friend commutes to work every day by driving a standard gasoline-powered car.  Explain how your friend’s commute affects one or more nutrient cycles. 

 

  
 

Urban areas typically have lots of pavement and compacted soils.  Explain how these impermeable surfaces affect at least one aspect of the hydrologic cycle

 

  

 

Human Impact on Biogeochemical Cycles Worksheet SCI/256 Version 6

 
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Nuclear Medicine

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Nuclear Medicine

 

Using the readings for this module, the school’s online library resources, and the Internet, prepare an informational brochure on nuclear medicine.  Pretend your educational brochure will be like those that patients read in a doctor’s office.

  • Pick from one of these nuclear medicine areas:
    • Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scans
    • Gallium scans
    • Indium white blood cell scans
    • Iobenguane scans (MIBG)
    • Octreotide scans
    • Hybrid scanning techniques employing X-ray computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
    • Nuclear medicine therapy using radiopharmaceuticals

 

Make it attractive with pictures! Provide a minimum of three scholarly references to support what you state in your brochure.

 
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Short Paper: Does It Take A Village? The Role Of Community In Prevention

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PHE 525 Short Paper Guidelines and Rubric To improve public health programs, public health workers must first understand the genesis of programs, the rationale for chosen strategies, and the adaptability of program design to other communities. For this assignment, you will watch a video moderated by Allison Aubrey, a correspondent for National Public Radio (NPR). Along with a multidisciplinary group of experts, Aubrey examines community-based prevention initiatives that have been successful at creating sustainable health solutions. Prompt: Watch Does It Take a Village? The Role of Community in Prevention. Then, select one of the programs from the video to analyze, and submit a short paper that critiques and assesses the program by answering the following questions:

 Do community approaches to health promotion make a difference? Why or why not?

 Do you agree/disagree with the strategies used in this program? Why or why not?

 What social and behavioral theories were employed to facilitate change?

 Can this approach be adapted in other communities throughout the country/globally? Guidelines for Submission: The paper must be 1–2 pages in length. It should be double-spaced and formatted with 12-point Times New Roman font and one- inch margins. Sources must be cited in APA format. Instructor Feedback: This activity uses an integrated rubric in Blackboard. Students can view instructor feedback in the Grade Center. For more information, review these instructions.

Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (90%) Needs Improvement (70%) Not Evident (0%) Value

Community Approaches

Meets the “Proficient” criteria and uses examples from the literature to illustrate why community approaches do or do not make a difference

Develops an argument that supports reasoning for why community approaches do or do not make a difference

Develops an argument that supports reasoning for why community approaches do or do not make a difference, but response is somewhat illogical and confusing in places

Does not develop an argument that supports reasoning for why community approaches do or do not make a difference

20

Agree/Disagree Meets the “Proficient” criteria and uses evidence from the literature to support arguments

Clearly and concisely discusses the strategies used in the program to support argument

Discusses the strategies used in the program to support argument, but response lacks clarity

Does not discuss the strategies used in the program

20

Social and Behavioral Theories

Meets “Proficient” criteria and draws from real-world examples to support analysis

Clearly analyzes the programs to determine the social and behavioral theories used to facilitate change

Analyzes the programs to determine the social and behavioral theories used to facilitate change, but answer is vague and lacks clarity

Does not analyze the programs to determine the social and behavioral theories used to facilitate change

25

 

 

 

Adapted Meets “Proficient” criteria and uses the literature to illustrate how these programs may be adapted by other communities

Clearly examines the methods by which these programs may be adapted to other communities

Examines the methods by which these programs may be adapted to other communities, but response is confusing and lacks clarity

Does not examine the methods by which these programs may be adapted to other communities

20

Articulation of Response

Submission is free of errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, and organization and is presented in a professional and easy-to- read format

Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization

Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas

Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that prevent understanding of ideas

15

Total 100%

 
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