Showcasing Language Acquisition Mastery

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Showcasing Language Acquisition Mastery

(Showcasing Language Acquisition Mastery)

Final Paper

Language Acquisition ePortfolio

As you advance in your studies, you will continue to build your knowledge base in hopes of reaching your professional goals.  This assignment is a culmination of the learning gained throughout this course, with hopes for you to build upon this as you grow in your academic journey.  As a professional, you will want to showcase the knowledge you have gained, as well as demonstrate who you are as a unique, reflective practitioner entering the professional world.  This project will allow you to develop a language-focused component that you would be able to add to your personal ePortfolio for future professional use.  An ePortfolio is an organized collection of your work that is able to be accessed electronically.  An ePortfolio may contain examples of some of your best work that you are able to share with others electronically, including potential employers.  As you complete more courses, you are able to add more to your ePortfolio resulting in a reflective collection of who you are as an educator.  The goal is for you to be able to use this as you enter the professional world. You can learn more about the creation of an ePortfolio at Virtual Educators.

For the Final Project, you will organize a language acquisition section that could later be added to your professional ePortfolio.

Choose one of the following ePortfolio methods to showcase your language acquisition learning.

    • Power Point Presentation
    • Google ePortfolio: This is an actual working website that you can enable for others to view.

Summarize each of the following components, created earlier in the course and revised using the feedback received.  Be sure to explain the purpose of each.  For example, you can summarize why you included your design of a language-rich environment for children as it relates to the support of language acquisition. For each bullet, you must include your summary and the actual assignment.

  1. Guided Introduction (Week One)
  2. A summary of your beliefs regarding language acquisition
  3. Language-Rich Environment (Week Two)
  4. Stages of Language Development Analysis (Week Three)
  5. Literacy Lesson Plan (Week Four)
  6. Language Reflection (You will choose another project complete within this course that you feel is a valuable reflection of your learning.)
  7. A summary of how you will support children’s language acquisition in your professional role
  8. Language Resource File in APA format (Week Five)

Your ePortfolio should be creative, but also professional and demonstrate the knowledge you have obtained.  It is helpful to be thoughtful with your content and creative with your delivery.

Your Final Project should be submitted as one project.  The ePortfolio should address the material using college-level writing and critical thought.  In addition, it should include graphics, visuals, and media, as appropriate.  Contents should be designed to clearly and concisely address the material with research justification.  Your ePortfolio must be formatted according to APA style, including a title page and a reference page.  You must use a minimum of five resources in addition to the course text.  There is no length requirement for the ePortfolio so long as all of the required components have been included.

 
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Ethical Considerations of Deception

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Ethical Considerations of Deception

(Ethical Considerations of Deception)

Deception Responses

Tiffany 

2 posts

Re: Topic 3 DQ2

Deception in research can be a helpful way of getting the information needed in some cases. For instance, it can fall within Principle C: Integrity, according to the APA ethics code in some situations deception maybe justifiable to maximize benefits and minimize harm. “Psychologists have a serious obligation to consider the need for, the possible consequences of, and their responsibility to correct any resulting mistrust or other harmful effects that arise from the use of such techniques. (APA, 2017).” For example, if a patient is reaching out to the psychologist stating they are wanting to harm themselves it is that psychologist duty to get as much information from that person to maintain their safety no matter what that person’s life is what is important at that given moment. Another example of when deception is necessary, when “psychologists are conducting court-ordered assessments or evaluating military personnel may be prevented from obtaining consent by law or governmental regulation (Fisher, 2017, p.157).” Although it may be beneficial in some cases it also can have adverse effects when used wrong.

References:

American Psychological Association. (2017). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of  conduct. Retrieved from https://www.apa.org/ethics/code/

Fisher, C. B. (2017). Standards on research and publication. Decoding the Ethics Code: A Practical Guide for Psychologists. (4thed.). (pp. 281-341). Los Angeles, CA: Sage Publications, Inc. Retrieved from http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/sage/2016/decoding-the-ethics-code_a-practical-guide-for-psychologists_ebook_4e.php

Diana (Ethical Considerations of Deception)

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Re: Topic 3 DQ2

According to Fisher (2017), deception in research means psychologists intentionally withhold information or misinform participants about the purpose of the study, the experimental procedures, equipment used, or roles of the research team members. Deception should be used when psychologists have justified that using non-deceptive alternative procedures are not feasible. Using deception in research may benefit psychologists by keeping the participants unaware of the purpose of the experiment, providing a more realistic response. An example of using deception in research is the placebo effect. According to Miller, Swartzman, and Wendler (2005), the placebo effect monitors the positive physiological or psychological changes after administering inert medication and sham procedures without acknowledgement of the patient. The purpose, though deceptive, is to determine how inert interventions can lead to positive changes in patients. Proposed by APA (2018), under Principle C involving integrity, deception should be avoided unless it is deemed to maximize the benefits of the experiment and eliminate any harm.

APA. (2018). Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct. Retrieved January 10, 2019,
from: https://www.apa.org/ethics/code/index.aspx?item=5#906

Miller, F. G., Wendler, D., & Swartzman, L. C. (2005, September 6). Deception in research on the placebo effect. Plos Medicine, 2(9). doi:https://dx.doi.org/10.1371%2Fjournal.pmed.0020262

Fisher, C. B. (2017). Decoding the ethics code (fourth ed., pp. 46-53). Los Angeles, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc. Retrieved January 8, 2019, from https://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/sage/2016/decoding-the-ethics-code_a-practical-guide-for-psychologists_ebook_4e.php

Christina 

2 posts(Ethical Considerations of Deception)

Re: Topic 3 DQ2

Deception can and should be used in unique situations that require the study design to have omission of details that might alter the participants responses that is being studied, This information can be withheld and shared after the study (OSU, 2019). Researchers must have specific justifications and have proper safeguards for using deception for the protection of the participants welfare and rights.

An example of deception would be, giving a participant a quiz and telling them they did poorly when its not true to gage their emotions and behavior. There should also be a plan in place to handle possible negative effects of the participants involved.

The APA ethics code states that deception can only be used when “it is the best and only feasible method, it will not cause pain or distress, and participants will have the opportunity to understand the deception as soon as possible with the option to withdraw their data should they so choose (UOV, 2019).” The elderly and children should not be part of deception studies because they may not understand the reasoning or be able to make logical decision about participating in the study.

References

OSU. (2019). Research involving Deception. Retrieved from research.oregonstate.edu: https://research.oregonstate.edu/irb/policies-and-guidance/guidance/research-involving-deception

UOV. (2019). When is Deception and/or Witholding Information from Participants Appropriate? Retrieved from www.virginia.edu: http://www.virginia.edu/vpr/irb/sbs/resources_guide_deception_appropriate.html

Heather (Ethical Considerations of Deception)

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Re: Topic 3 DQ2

“Researchers using deceptive techniques intentionally withhold information or misinform participants about the purpose of the study, the method-ology, or roles of research confederates” (Fisher, 2017).

When deception is used in a research stud a Psychologist should get consent from the participating parties in the research. If deception is used in any Psychologist’s research studies and the participants are not fully aware of the deception, this will affect the APA’s general principles. We should never use deception for our research studies, this will go against the ethics code. Using deception goes against the ethical and moral codes as a Psychologist. When using deception, it is to get the results of the research and not thinking about the participants in the studies.

The American Psychological Association has set a code of conduct for the 8.07 Deception in Research for Psychologist when using deception during his/her research studies. “The 8.07 Deception in Research (a) Psychologists do not conduct a study involving deception unless they have determined that the use of deceptive techniques is justified by the study’s significant prospective scientific, educational, or applied value and that effective nondeceptive alternative procedures are not feasible.(b) Psychologists do not deceive prospective participants about research that is reasonably expected to cause physical pain or severe emotional distress.(c) Psychologists explain any deception that is an integral feature of the design and conduct of an experiment to participants as early as is feasible, preferably at the conclusion of their participation, but no later than at the conclusion of the data collection, and permit participants to withdraw their data” (American Psychological Association, 2018).

References

American Psychological Association. (2018). Retrieved from Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct: https://www.apa.org/ethics/code/index.aspx?item=5#906

Fisher, C. B. (2017). Decoding the ethics code: A practical guide for psychologists. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications, Inc

 
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Adolescents Engaging In Risk-Taking Factors

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Adolescents Engaging In Risk-Taking Factors

(Adolescents Engaging In Risk-Taking Factors)

Consider what actions might prompt the following exchange between a parent and his or her adolescent child:

Parent: “What were you thinking?”

Child: “I wasn’t.”

Parent: “What if you got caught? What if you hurt yourself or someone else?”

Child: “It’s not a big deal. All of my other friends were there, too.”

The adolescent age is marked by impulsive decisions and risk-taking behaviors. However, despite the frustrations of parents and caregivers, there are logical explanations for teens’ sometimes seemingly senseless choices. Scientists have found that the prefrontal cortex, the lobe that controls problem solving, goal planning, behavior adjustment, impulse control, foresight, and various other functions, is still very much under development during the adolescent years. This means that the brain is not fully prepared to deal with complex decisions, peer pressure, or situations of immediate versus delayed gratification. As a result, adolescents lack the capability to weigh the benefits versus the risks of a given choice as an adult might.

As a counselor, it is likely you will work with adolescents who engage in harmful risk-taking behaviors. You must be able set aside your own beliefs about “acceptable” behaviors to better support and counsel these adolescents. For example, what might you say to an adolescent who has been court-ordered to see you after multiple underage drinking charges? What about the adolescent who participates in unhealthy eating practices to achieve a desired body image? The one who is sexually active? The daredevil?

For this Discussion, review the media, “Adolescence.” Identify the adolescent (aged 11–18) in your assigned family. Consider how risk-taking behaviors are impacting the adolescent and his or her family. (THE PAPER WILL BE WRITTEN IN REGARDS TO THE JEONG’S FAMILY) You can access the Jeong information at this link:

Laureate Education (Producer). (2013a). Adolescence [Video file]. Retrieved from CDN Files Database. (COUN 6215/COUN 8215/HUMN 8215)

Post by Day 3 the identity of your adolescent client. Summarize the developmental crises he or she is facing. Then, explain at least two risk-taking behaviors in which the adolescent is involved and at least one protective factor that might be influencing his or her level of functioning. Finally, explain the impact of these behaviors on the adolescent and his or her family. Justify your response with references to this week’s Learning Resources and the current literature. Be specific.

References:

(Must use) Broderick, P. C., & Blewitt, P. (2015). The life span: Human development for helping professionals (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.

Chapter 9, “Physical, Cognitive, and Identity Development in Adolescence” (review pp. 324-367)

Chapter 10, “The Social World of Adolescence” (pp. 368-407)

Bessant, J. (2008). Hard wired for risk: Neurological science, ‘the adolescent brain’ and developmental theory. Journal of Youth Studies, 11(3), 347–360.

Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Guilamo-Ramos, V., Jaccard, J., Dittus, P., & Bouris, A. M. (2006). Parental expertise, trustworthiness, and accessibility: Parent-adolescent communication and adolescent risk behavior. Journal of Marriage and Family, 68(5), 1229–1246.

Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Jaccard, J., Blanton, H., & Dodge, T. (2005). Peer influences on risk behavior: An analysis of the effects of a close friend. Developmental Psychology, 41(1), 135–147.

Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Kuss, D. J., & Griffiths, M. D. (2011).Excessive online social networking: Can adolescents become addicted to Facebook? Education and Health, 29(4), 68–71.

Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Reich, S. M., Subrahmanyam, K., & Espinoza, G. (2012). Friending, IMing, and hanging out face-to-face: Overlap in adolescents’ online and offline socialnetworks. Developmental Psychology, 48(2), 356–368.

Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Strasburger, V. (2010). Children, adolescents, and the media: Seven key issues. Pediatric Annals, 39(9), 556–564.

Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Sullivan, C. J., Childs, K. K., & O’Connell, D. (2010). Adolescent risk behavior subgroups: An empirical assessment. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 39(5), 541–562.

Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

FORMAT OF PAPER:

Introduction (no heading)

Thesis statement

-Overview of adolescent development, challenges, tasks, and identity formation

Presenting Issues

-Brief summary of client and presenting issues, including at least two risk-taking behaviors

Possible purpose of the risk-taking behaviors (from developmental perspective — see theories)

Protective factor(s)

Impact

-Potential impact of behaviors on adolescent’s development

Potential impact of behaviors on family system

Summary

-Synthesize how adolescent behaviors relate to identity development, using client as example

Relevance of this knowledge when counseling adolescents

References

 
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Job description / analysis

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Job description / analysis

(Job description / analysis)

Question description

For the second assignment of the Session Long Project, you are to create two (2) sample job descriptions for positions you are looking to fill at Trident Emergency Care Center (TECC). In creating the two descriptions, remember the TECC organizational demographics from Module 1 SLP:

  • The center’s primary patients are Spanish speaking.
  • The center is geographically surrounded by elderly communities (i.e. assisted-living communities).
  • TECC is in a rural populated area.
  • The three-top health related issues within a 30-mile radius of TECC are obesity, diabetes, and cancer.
  • Within 15 miles of TECC there is a medical school and nursing school.

The job descriptions should be 1 page each in length and include:

  • Heading information – This should include job title, pay range, reporting relationship, and FT/PT.
  • Summary objective of the position – List general key competencies, responsibilities, and descriptions of key task and their purpose, relationship to consumers and colleagues.
  • Qualifications – This should include education, experience, training, and technical skills necessary to perform the job.
  • Job duties and responsibilities – Identify task that the role entails.

Following the two job descriptions, you are to prepare a 1-page summary covering the following:

  1. The importance of the position/role to TECC

The value of job descriptions regarding staffing needs at TECC.

SLP ASSIGNMENT EXPECTATIONS

  1. Conduct additional research to gather sufficient information to support sample job descipritons and summary.
  2. Limit your response to a maximum of 3 pages.
  3. Support your SLP with peer-reviewed articles, with at least 1-2 references. Use the following source for additional information on how to recognize peer-reviewed journals: http://www.angelo.edu/services/library/handouts/pe….
  4. You may use the following source to assist in your formatting your assignment: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01….

Required Reading

Brannen, D. A. (2016). Why you should have job descriptions. Retrieved from https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/t…

Hauff, S., & Richter, N. (2015). Power distance and its moderating role in the relationship between situational job characteristics and job satisfaction. Cross Cultural Management, 22(1), 68.

HR Council. (n.d.). Getting the right people. Retrieved from http://hrcouncil.ca/hr-toolkit/right-people-job-de…

Jackson, S. E. & Schuler, R.S. (1995). Understanding human resource management in the context of organization and their environments. Annual Review of Psychology. 46, 237-264. doi: 10.1146/annurev.ps.46.020195.001321

Pató, B. S. G. (2015). The 3D job description. The Journal of Management Development, 34(4), 406.

Smith, K. J. (2015). Conducting thorough job analyses and drafting lawful job descriptions. Employment Relations Today (Wiley). 41(4), 95-99. doi:10.1002/ert.21479

U.S. Small Business Administration. (2017). Writing effective job descriptions. Retrieved from https://www.sba.gov/starting-business/hire-retain-…

 
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Strategic Management Action Plan.

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Strategic Management Action Plan.

(Strategic Management Action Plan.)

Question description

Unit VIII Final Project Throughout this course, you will be developing what is known as a strategic management action plan (MAP). When all the strategic planning is done and the written strategic plan document exists, then it is time for management action planning based upon our strategies. This is where so many health care organizations of all types fall short. The same level of effort that went into creating the strategic plan needs to continue as we take action, measure progress, and reassess over time. Management action planning is a step-by-step approach developed to help health care leaders plan the action steps that will lead to positive change for our organizations. The strategic plan sets the direction for us, and our MAPs get the work done, turning strategy into reality.

Developing a MAP is a six-step process, and you will actually be practicing this MAP process as you create your course project. Some suggested MAP topics are provided here, and you are certainly free to propose your own topic if you like, perhaps something which truly needs to be addressed in your own organization. You may even find the MAP to be a valuable tool as you lead your own organization. By the time you reach Unit II, you should have determined your topic. In Units II through VII, you will learn about each step of the six-step process. It is suggest that you work on each part of your MAP during the week it is discussed to ensure that you complete your project on time. The completed project is due at the end of Unit VIII and should be in one of the following formats: .doc, .docx, .rtf, .pdf, or .txt. The project should consist of a minimum of five double-spaced pages and should be in APA format. Remember to cite any outside sources used to avoid plagiarism. Suggested HEALTH CARE topics include the following:

 Nursing Recruitment and Retention in Health Care

 Continuing Education Challenges

 Patient Care Technology

 Staff Safety on Duty

 Patient Safety in Hospitals

 Stakeholder Relationships

 Community Education Programs

 Disaster Preparedness HCA 4320, Development and Strategic Planning in Health Care 3

 Medical Director Involvement

 Quality Improvement Program for Health Care

 Patient Satisfaction

 Rural Health Issues

 Funding for Hospital Programs

 Neonatal/Pediatric Services Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below.

 
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Ethical Standards

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Ethical Standards

(Ethical Standards)

Ethical standards are principles guiding behavior and decision-making to ensure actions align with moral values and societal expectations. They encompass respect, fairness, honesty, and integrity. Respect involves treating others with dignity and valuing their rights and perspectives. Fairness ensures impartiality and justice, avoiding favoritism and discrimination. Honesty requires truthfulness and transparency, fostering trust and reliability. Integrity involves maintaining consistency between one’s values and actions, even when it’s challenging.

These standards are crucial across various contexts, including business, healthcare, law, and personal relationships. In business, ethical practices promote accountability and prevent fraud, while in healthcare, they ensure patient confidentiality and informed consent. In law, they uphold justice and protect rights. Personal adherence to ethical standards fosters trust and strengthens community bonds.

Adhering to ethical standards helps build a just society and supports sustainable, positive outcomes in professional and personal interactions. It’s a commitment to doing what’s right, even when it’s difficult, and contributes to the greater good by promoting a culture of respect and fairness.

Ethical Standards

In this assignment, you will explore specific ethical standards that apply to the practice of professionals working in the human services field. You will demonstrate your ability to analyze potential dilemmas that might arise in this work by discussing the inherent challenges with practicing within the parameters of many different types of regulation standards.

Tasks:

Using your textbook, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, research the ethical standards of one type of human services agency in your state or province. In a 2- to 4-page analysis paper, address the following:

  • Describe the type of service you have selected.
  • Briefly explain the related laws that govern the practice of the selected service.
  • Discuss the specific ethical standards (at least three) that are in place for direct service providers or human services agencies providing the selected service.
  • Identify and discuss at least one potential conflict that might arise in work under these standards if they were different from the agency’s policy or direct service provider’s own moral standards.

Submission Details:

  • By the due date assigned, prepare a 2- to 4-page analysis paper. Your response should rely upon at least three sources from professional literature. This may include the Argosy University online library resources, relevant textbooks, peer-reviewed journal articles, and websites created by professional organizations, agencies, or institutions (.edu, .org, or .gov). Write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources (i.e., APA format); and use accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
 
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Assignment: Sustainability Initiative.

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Assignment: Sustainability Initiative.

(Assignment: Sustainability Initiative.)

To foster a culture of environmental stewardship and reduce our ecological footprint, we are launching the Green Campus Program. This initiative aims to integrate sustainable practices across all campus operations, focusing on three key areas: waste reduction, energy efficiency, and community engagement.

Firstly, we will implement a comprehensive waste management system, including recycling bins in every building and a composting program for organic waste. This will help divert a significant portion of our waste from landfills and reduce our overall waste footprint.

Secondly, we will invest in energy-efficient technologies, such as LED lighting and smart thermostats, to lower energy consumption and decrease greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, we will promote the use of renewable energy sources by installing solar panels on campus buildings.

Finally, to cultivate a sustainability-minded community, we will host workshops and seminars to educate students and staff on sustainable practices. We will also encourage participation in local environmental initiatives and partnerships with green organizations.

Assignment: Sustainability Initiative.

Select a health care setting you want to focus on for your sustainability initiative (e.g., local hospital, veterans hospital, ambulance service, urgent care, nursing home, etc.).

Analyze the setting you have selected and break it down to the main departments, employee roles, operating activities, etc. While doing so, brainstorm opportunities to reduce costs or eliminate waste while improving patient care or outcomes.

Review the list of sustainable initiatives from the list below, and select one that you want to promote for your course project:

  • Energy efficiency
  • Lighting
  • IR scanning
  • Cogeneration
  • Kanban Inventory
  • Device exchange
  • CR pack reformation
  • Device reprocessing
  • Red bag waste reduction
  • Blue wrap recycling

Note: Ensure that the opportunity you select correlates with the setting you select. Additionally, if you want to complete a sustainable initiative that is not on the list, obtain approval from your instructor before completing the assignment.

Identify data sources you might need to collect and analyze for your initiative. Consider contacting people in the industry and at your organization who may be able to help.

Write a 525- to 700-word proposal of the sustainability initiative you want to promote at the health care setting you selected. Your proposal should:

  • Create a clear vision or mission statement that defines the scope of the initiative and would generate buy-in.
  • Define what outcomes you expect to achieve over time.
  • Be specific with what you can realistically deliver.

Cite 3 reputable references to support your assignment (e.g., trade or industry publications, government or agency websites, scholarly works, or other sources of similar quality).

Format your assignment according to APA guidelines.

Submit your assignment. For additional help, check out the ULTRA: Access your assignments page.

 
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Evaluating Human Services Programs

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Evaluating Human Services Programs

Evaluating Human Services Programs

Evaluation

For this Assignment, you will design and execute your own evaluation for a human services program. You may select a program you are familiar with, a program you wish to work with someday, or you may ask your instructor for some suggestions.

In your paper the following components need to be addressed:

  1. Describe the practice setting where the proposed evaluation will take place. Include a discussion of the population served and program(s) provided. (1–2 paragraphs).
  2. Identify and analyze the main objectives of the human service program. Evaluate at what assessment level if these objectives are being achieved. If they are, describe what makes them good. If they are not “good,” identify what could be done to make them good. (2 paragraphs).
  3. Based on your review of the program against what you have learned in this course and text about the delivery of services, describe one innovative change that you could make to the program to benefit the overall success rate of the program. (1-2 paragraphs)
  4. Select a research design that would be helpful to evaluate the effectiveness of this program. Explain why you chose that specific design. (2–3 paragraphs)
  5. How will you determine the study sample for your research design? (1 paragraph).
  6. Discuss any ethical considerations with regard to the participants, such as how you will keep the information confidential, protect the client, etc. (1–2 paragraphs).
  7. Explain how you will measure client progress. Conduct online research to determine one or two measurement scales that would be helpful for your research design. (2–3 paragraphs).
  8. Determine any threats to validity related to your research design. (1–3 paragraphs).
  9. Discuss how you would use data from the evaluation to inform your program. (1–2 paragraphs).
  10. Conclusion – Discuss what you have learned about evaluation from this Assignment (1–2 paragraphs).

Assignment Guidelines

Your essay should include:

  • A title page
  • The body of the essay (1800–2000 words; the word count does not include the title or reference page)
  • Use standard margins: 1″ on all sides
  • Use standard 12-point font size, Times New Roman or Arial
  • Use standard double-spacing
  • Use left-aligned text, do not right-justify

Provide appropriate citations and references in APA format. Be sure to look at the grading rubric in the Syllabus to ensure that you have covered all of the expectations for the Assignment!

 
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Pamphlet On Methamphetamine & Mental Health

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Pamphlet On Methamphetamine & Mental Health

(Pamphlet On Methamphetamine & Mental Health)

Warm-Up Activity 9.1: How to Prepare a Pamphlet

A pamphlet is an format in which you can present select and concise  information to improve knowledge levels, to change someone’s attitude  toward a subject, to be used in conjunction with other interventions, to  educate patients, their families and professionals, and to target  specific populations.

The Challenge in Preparing a Pamphlet

Writing an effective pamphlet is challenging. You have a limited  amount of space in which to provide information. This is where  organizing and outlining becomes important.

1. Determine the key concepts. Your assignment will outline several or all points that need to be covered.

2. Use headings or subtitles to address those key concepts.

3. Put the key point first in the explanation for each section.

4. Properly cite your supporting resources just as you would do with a  traditional paper. NOTE: Double-check with your Mentor to see if he or  she will accept footnotes rather than a reference section for your  pamphlet if it helps with readability of your information.

5. Graphics, photographs, charts and other illustrations need to be appropriate to the topic and audience.

Creating a Pamphlet

There are a number of software programs including Microsoft Publisher  that are designed to create a variety of different written materials.  But you can easily create your own using Microsoft Word.

Depending on the version of Word that you may have, you can open a  template and simply cut and paste your information into the template. Or  you can search the Internet for a free template.

But you can also create a simple pamphlet in Word by following these steps.

1. Open a new file in Word, name it and save it as you would any other assignment.

2. Go to PAGE LAYOUT>MARGINS>NARROW (1/2 inch)

3. Write your text and insert graphics

4. Go to PAGE LAYOUT>ORIENTATION>LANDSCAPE. Change to landscape – 11 x 8 ½

5. Highlight text.

6. With text highlighted, go to PAGE LAYOUT>COLUMNS>THREE. Click and save.

Your file now is a draft pamphlet that you now can review, revise and proof before you submit it to your Mentor for feedback.

Simple Tips

Effective pamphlets are those that present information that is organized, supported with valid research, and easy to understand.

1. Use short words and sentences. Keep your audience in mind.

2. Use quotes sparingly. As a general rule, quotes have value for  emphasis if you cannot rephrase the information any better in your own  words.

3. Use the active voice. “Families can provide support to children  struggling with homework by”… rather than “Support can be provided by  the family to children struggling with homework by…”

4. Be positive. “Families should” rather than “Families should not”

Presentation Tips

1. Use a simple font and no less than 12 point (footnotes should be no smaller than 9 point)

2. Use the same font throughout.

3. Use color sparingly and for emphasis only. The same goes for underlining and italics.

4. Use white space effectively. If text is squeezed together, it is  hard to read. Rather, take time to edit your information so that your  key concepts are clearly and simply presented.

Assignment

You need to prepare a pamphlet that can be distributed at  mental health clinics, public health centers, and physicians’ offices  explaining the relationship between methamphetamine and mental health.  Be sure to include the following in your pamphlet:

  • A definition of methamphetamines, their most common form and usages
  • How methamphetamines are abused
  • Intoxication caused by methamphetamine use
  • Long and short term effects of methamphetamine abuse
  • Symptoms and methods of withdrawal from methamphetamine use
  • Psychiatric illnesses association with methamphetamine use
  • Different ways disorders co-occur with methamphetamine (e.g., self-medications vs. meth-caused mental disorder)
  • Treatment options and prognoses for methamphetamine addiction

Support your pamphlet with at least 5 peer-reviewed scholarly references. In  addition, provide two local community resources (Columbus, Ohio area)that deal with the  problem of methamphetamine and mental health issues.
Your  pamphlet should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and  concepts presented by providing new thoughts and insights  relating directly to this topic. Be creative while reflecting scholarly  writing and current APA standards.

Due: December 8, 2018 by 5pm EST

 
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Personal Insights and Analysis

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Personal Insights and Analysis

(Personal Insights and Analysis)
Week 5 – JournalWeek 5 – Journal
Due: 8 Aug 2017, 7:59 AM

How Does This Relate to Me?

Prior to beginning this journal entry, read “First Language Acquisition” (pp. 198-204) and “Second Language Learning” (pp. 205-211) in your required text, as well as the required article, “Understanding Reading Anxiety: New Insights from Neuroscience.” It is important for you to have already completed your initial discussion posts before you complete this journal entry.

Part 1: As you were reading this week, what vocabulary was used that was unfamiliar to you or might be to your peers? Identify three to five words from this week’s content and research each word in the context of learning and cognition. Explain, in your own words, what each word means and how it is used in the context of learning and cognition.

Part 2: Based on the week’s discourse and content, you will access the Ashford University Library and research one scholarly article pertaining to “reading comprehension and second language” published within the last ten years. Provide a summary explanation of the findings in the context of your article. What implications should scholars consider based on this information? Support your explanation utilizing your course sources and your researched article.

Part 3: Consider the events from the past week of your life. How does the ability to read and write effectively affect our behaviors, actions, and knowledge development? Describe one personal real-life example of an occurrence that indicates the possible consequences when reading and writing acquisition are not well-developed or when language development creates boundaries, such as educational or employment opportunities. As you share this information, consider and apply the professional standards found in “12.06 Anonymity of Sources”found in the AERA Code of Ethics.

Each journal entry should be 400 to 700 words in length and should establish your understanding of the content, apply appropriate methods of ethical practices, and exhibit appropriate scaffolding of personal experience to the week’s content.

Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your journal entry.

Waypoint Assignment Submission

The assignments in this course will be submitted to Waypoint.  Please refer to the instructions below to submit your assignment.

  1. Click on the Assignment Submission button below. The Waypoint “Student Dashboard” will open in a new browser window.
  2. Browse for your assignment.
  3. Click Upload.
  4. Confirm that your assignment was successfully submitted by viewing the appropriate week’s assignment tab in Waypoint.

For more detailed instructions, refer to the Waypoint Tutorial.
 
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