Directions The first step in this research process is to choose a topic. Do not feel confined to traditional topics or topics on which you already have a strong opinion. As you delve into the research, you may find your focus and understanding of the issue alters. Some ideas to explore: 5 · · Hacktivism · Facial recognition technology · Violent protest · Sugar tax · Supervised injection facilities · Mental health and police wellness checks · Abolishing the penny · Universal basic income · Media bias · Racism in America · The Electoral College · Drones · Social Media Explore other topics of interest to you and then discuss the topic with your instructor. Avoid topics that have already been legislated or discussed in depth (e.g., legalization of marijuana, the death penalty, bullying, religion, abortion, same-sex marriage, etc.). The topic you choose will be your research focus for the entire class, so choose a topic you are eager to explore. As you move through the research process, you will have the opportunity to examine the issue critically, take a position, and develop a reasoned argument in support of your position. Your Portfolio Project will take the form of a well-researched paper using reliable sources and APA formatting for citations. In the paper, you will need to interpret and intelligently discuss the issue and support your findings with evidence. There will be portions of your research process required for submission throughout the class as listed below. Requirements and Formatting Your Portfolio Project must be formatted as follows: · APA formatting · Title Page · Times New Roman or Arial 12-point font · 1-inch margins · Page numbers in top right corner ENGL101 - Portfolio Project Rubric Criteria Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Needs Improvement Points Content 40 points 32 - 40 points · Provides an introduction to the writing and sets the context within which the argument is formed; includes a clear and focused thesis taking a position and laying out main points · Explains clearly and thoroughly the writer’s position and why the writer believes in the argument made · Contains specific descriptions, examples, and research to support the writer’s thesis; makes clear connection between research and the persuasive point and acknowledges counterarguments · Presents final thoughts on the topic; persuades audience this information is important to know · Paper meets minimum 4-page requirement 31 - 24 points · Introduction adequately explains the topic but lacks details to create audience interest or lacks a strong, clear position · The central purpose of the work is identified. Ideas are generally focused in a way that supports the thesis. · Begins to offer reasons to support its points, perhaps using varied kinds of evidence. Assumes evidence speaks for itself and needs little to no application to the point being discussed. · Conclusion is recognizable but may lack audience relevance. · Paper is 2-3 pages in length.

1. Directions
The first step in this research process is to choose a topic. Do
not feel confined to traditional topics or topics on which you
already have a strong opinion. As you delve into the research,
you may find your focus and understanding of the issue alters.
Some ideas to explore:
5
·
· Hacktivism
· Facial recognition technology
· Violent protest
· Sugar tax
· Supervised injection facilities
· Mental health and police wellness checks
· Abolishing the penny
· Universal basic income
· Media bias
· Racism in America
· The Electoral College
· Drones
· Social Media
Explore other topics of interest to you and then discuss the
topic with your instructor. Avoid topics that have already been
legislated or discussed in depth (e.g., legalization of marijuana,
the death penalty, bullying, religion, abortion, same-sex
marriage, etc.). The topic you choose will be your research
focus for the entire class, so choose a topic you are eager to
explore.
As you move through the research process, you will have the
opportunity to examine the issue critically, take a position, and

2. develop a reasoned argument in support of your position. Your
Portfolio Project will take the form of a well-researched paper
using reliable sources and APA formatting for citations. In the
paper, you will need to interpret and intelligently discuss the
issue and support your findings with evidence. There will be
portions of your research process required for submission
throughout the class as listed below.
Requirements and Formatting
Your Portfolio Project must be formatted as follows:
· APA formatting
· Title Page
· Times New Roman or Arial 12-point font
· 1-inch margins
· Page numbers in top right corner
ENGL101 - Portfolio Project Rubric
Criteria
Exceeds Expectations
Meets Expectations
Needs Improvement
Points
Content
40 points
32 - 40 points
· Provides an introduction to the writing and sets the context
within which the argument is formed; includes a clear and
focused thesis taking a position and laying out main points
· Explains clearly and thoroughly the writer’s position and why
the writer believes in the argument made
· Contains specific descriptions, examples, and research to
support the writer’s thesis; makes clear connection between
research and the persuasive point and acknowledges
counterarguments
· Presents final thoughts on the topic; persuades audience this
information is important to know

3. · Paper meets minimum 4-page requirement
31 - 24 points
· Introduction adequately explains the topic but lacks details to
create audience interest or lacks a strong, clear position
· The central purpose of the work is identified. Ideas are
generally focused in a way that supports the thesis.
· Begins to offer reasons to support its points, perhaps using
varied kinds of evidence. Assumes evidence speaks for itself
and needs little to no application to the point being discussed.
· Conclusion is recognizable but may lack audience relevance.
· Paper is 2-3 pages in length
0 - 23 points
· Lacks an introduction, is unclear with vague details and/or
lacks clearly defined thesis
· The purpose of the student work is not well-defined. Central
ideas are not focused to support the thesis. Thoughts appear
disconnected.
· Uses irrelevant details or lacks supporting evidence entirely.
· Lacks a concluding paragraph or paragraph does not
summarize final thoughts
· Paper is 1 page or less in length
APA Format, Documentation, and Source Usage
30 points
27 - 30 points
· Incorporates sources (paraphrase and quotes) by introducing
them smoothly and explaining and demonstrating their
relevance. Sources are carefully chosen from reliable sources.
· Cites in correct APA format, both in-text and on reference
page. Includes APA title page and page numbers.
21 – 26 points
· Sources (paraphrase and quotes) are relevant and reliable;
generally demonstrates within the text the source relevance.
Attempts to incorporate sources into the text smoothly without
relying heavily on direct quotation.
· APA format is used with minor errors both in-text and on

4. reference page.
0 –2 0 points
· Sources (paraphrase and quotes) lack introduction or
explanation; relies heavily on direct quotations with little
attempt to paraphrase. Source reliability is questionable, or
sources/quotes are not used.
· There are frequent errors in APA format both in-text and on
reference page or the format of the paper is not recognizable as
APA format.
Tone, Structure, and Organization
15 points
14 - 15 points
· Follows an appropriate organizational scheme (e.g.
chronological, least important to most important, etc.)
· Moves the reader smoothly from one idea to the next using
transitional expressions
· Stylistically sophisticated, using precise and engaging
language, with a notable sense of voice and awareness of
audience/purpose
11 - 13 points
· Information and ideas are presented in an order the audience
can follow with minimum difficulty.
· Consistently attempts to provide transition to move the reader
from one idea to the next
· Demonstrates a consistent awareness of audience and purpose
with an academic tone
0 - 10 points
· Information and ideas are poorly sequenced causing the
audience to have difficulty following the thread of thought
· Transition is attempted but awkward or repetitive, or no
attempt is made to smoothly move the reader from one idea to
the next
· Limited awareness of audience and purpose; vocabulary may

5. be vague or lacking academic tone, or audience and purpose
unclear with unacceptable tone for academic writing
Grammar and Mechanics
15 points
14- 15 points
· There are no more than two misspelled words or grammatical
errors in paper demonstrating careful reading and correcting of
awkward sentences as well as spelling, grammar and
punctuation errors
11 - 13 points
· There are no more than three misspellings and/or systematic
grammatical errors per page. Some errors distract from the
work.
0 - 10 points
· There are four or more misspellings and/or systematic
grammatical errors per page. The readability of the work is
seriously hampered by errors.
Instructor Comments:
Total Points:
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Organizational Change Chart

6. Organizational Information
Select an organization that needed a change to its culture as you
complete the organizational change information chart.
For each type of information listed in the first column, include
details about the organization in the second column.
Indicate your suggested actions for improvement in the third
column.
Type
Details
Suggested Actions for Improvement
Vision
Insert the organization’s vision.
Mission
Insert the organization’s mission.
Purpose
Insert the organization’s purpose.
Values
Insert a list of the organization’s values.
Diversity and Equity
Insert the types of the diversity and equity observed in the
organization.
Inclusion
Insert examples of overall involvement of diverse groups
inclusion in decision-making and process change.
Goal
Identify the goal set for organizational change.
Strategy
Identify the implementation strategies followed to implement

7. the organizational change.
Communication
Identify the communication methods used to communicate
organizational change and the change progress.
Organizational Perceptions
Considering the same organizational culture and change goal,
rate your agreement from 1 to 5 in the second column with the
statement in the first column. Use the following scale:
1. Strongly disagree
2. Somewhat disagree
3. Neither agree nor disagree
4. Somewhat agree
5. Strongly agree
Statement
Rating (1 – 5)
Employees know the organization’s vision.
Employees know the organization’s mission.
Employees know the organization’s purpose.
Employees know the organization’s values.
Overall, the organization is diverse and equitable.
Diverse groups are included in decision making and processes
for change.
The change goal was successfully met.
The implementation strategies were effective.
The organization’s communication about the change was
effective.

8. Kotter's 8-Steps to Change
Consider the goal for organizational change that you identified
and the existing organizational culture.
For each of Kotter's 8-Steps to Change listed in the first
column, rate whether you observed that step during the
implementation process in the second column. Use the
following scale to rate your observation:
1. Never observed
2. Rarely observed
3. Sometimes observed
4. Often observed
Identify actions you suggest for improvement in the third
column.
Step Name
Rating (1 – 4)
Suggested Actions for Improvement
Step 1: Create Urgency.
Step 2: Form a Powerful Coalition.
Step 3: Create a Vision for Change.
Step 4: Communicate the Vision.
Step 5: Remove Obstacles.
Step 6: Create Short-Term Wins.

9. Step 7: Build on the Change.
Step 8: Anchor the Changes in Corporate Culture.
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Supervised Injection Sites
Adaire McDade
Bryant & Stratton College
ENGL101: Research & Writing I
Emily Burnett
Fall 2022

10. There has been plenty of research on how much drug overdoses
and the addiction rate have increased over the past thirty-plus
years. Over the years, building supervised injection sites was an
idea to lower the risk of overdose. A person may think. How
does having supervised injection clinics impact the world? This
essay will provide a background of what a supervised injection
site is. What are some advantages and disadvantages of these
types of sites is.
Supervised injection sites aim to provide a safe environment for
individuals to administer drugs. With sterile syringes and
tourniquets. The site does not supply the drugs for them. Also,
the clinicians are there to lower the risk of potential overdose.
Some facilities provide education of how to correctly use
intravenous needles. The first supervised injection site was built
in Bern, Switzerland in 1986. The most recent facility was built
in the year of 2016 in Canada. As of now there are no
Supervised Injection Sites in the United States.
SIS’s benefits are reduced violent behavior after injections have
been administered. Women sometimes have been robbed or
raped while on the streets after taking drugs. Some individuals
feel safer administering drugs in a supervised injection site due
to the danger of being forced to share drugs with another
person, lowering the risk of transmitting HIV or Hepatitis C. It
also provides a safe environment and injects drugs safely. Some
people can rush an injection and almost overdose or scar their
veins. A minute of administering drugs in public places can also
risk people getting arrested while under the influence. Studies
have shown that some facilities offer detox treatment, and some
people have completed programs to overcome addiction.
Some disadvantages of a supervised injection site are that most
SIS are not open for twenty-four hours, which can cause people
to experience withdrawal symptoms. Then can lead them to
make a wrong decision. The wait time can be longer than
expected people can become angry and try to administer outside
the facility, which could cause them to be arrested. The SIS
does not allow individuals to inject with another person. In

11. some cases, people cannot inject themselves. The SIS may turn
them away. Couples would be separated, which could cause a
disturbance. Individuals with disabilities who cannot administer
drugs alone cannot ask for help from staff. Some people may
want to stay and sleep, which sites do not allow.
The United States has researched over the years to show how
much drug addiction has affected the world.
References
Gagnon, M. (2017). It’s time to allow assisted injection in
supervised injection sites.
CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association Journal,
189(34), E1083. https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.170659
Rapid Response Service. Effectiveness of supervised injection
services. Toronto, Canada: Ontario HIV Treatment8 Network;
May 2014 (Updated September 2014).
[email protected] Blog. (2019). Retrieved from USC Department
of Nursing: https://nursing.usc.edu/blog/supervised-injection-
sites/
Kennedy, M. C., & Kerr, T. (2017). Overdose Prevention in the

12. United States:
A Call for Supervised Injection Sites.
American Journal of Public Health,
107(1), 42–43.
https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2016.303523