This document provides information about an online course on aging policy called AGE 804. The course is taught by Sarah Taylor during the spring 2013 semester. It includes three learning objectives, various weekly readings and assignments, grading criteria, and a final policy analysis paper worth 100 points. Students will examine aging issues and apply policy analysis principles. The course has no in-person meetings and is conducted entirely online.
The document provides guidance on developing effective note-taking strategies for writing assignments. It emphasizes understanding the assignment question to focus research and notes. Key tips include keeping the question in mind, identifying main arguments and evidence in sources, and annotating texts to engage actively with content. Effective notes should include bibliographic information as well as summarizing the topic, main ideas, and how sources relate to the research question and argument. Sample notes are provided as examples.
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Level 2 leadership is based on relationships and influence rather than position. Leaders develop trust and positive relationships with followers by treating people as individuals with value. The focus is on getting to know people and building solid relationships rather than preserving one's position. You cannot lead people well without liking them. Positional leadership relies on rules and authority rather than influence. Positional leaders have subordinates rather than team members and rarely get extra effort from people.
The document provides an introduction to using library resources at Sinclair Community College. It explains that while Google can find information quickly, library resources are better for academic purposes as they are evaluated by experts and organized by subject. It describes the physical library space and resources available, including books, periodicals, laptops and study rooms. It highlights online resources that can be accessed from any computer, including research databases, ebooks, journals and OhioLink borrowing between universities. Students are guided on how to use the library website to search for materials, get research help from librarians, and access their library account.
This document provides an overview of resources for conducting academic research, including the steps in the research process, available academic support services, and how to use the Empire State College online library. It outlines 5 steps for conducting research: clarifying the assignment, developing a research question, identifying keywords, understanding basic search techniques, and beginning the research process. It describes academic support services like learning coaches, peer coaches, and content tutors. It provides details on databases and other resources available through the ESC online library, such as EBSCO, JSTOR, and subject guides. It also discusses evaluating information sources and avoiding non-academic sources.
This document provides an overview of the research process and searching techniques. It discusses starting a search on the open web for background information before moving to specialized library databases. Key concepts of evaluating resources using currency, reliability, authority and purpose are explained. Search tips are given for formulating effective keyword searches using Boolean operators and truncation. Finally, methods for finding books through the library catalog and articles through subject databases are outlined. Hands-on practice searching a database is proposed.
The document describes strategies for effective academic research and information literacy. It distinguishes between primary and secondary research sources, and discusses evaluating academic versus popular sources. Search techniques like using keywords, Boolean operators, and databases are covered. The importance of questioning sources and evaluating their credibility and reliability is also emphasized.
Journalism Theory and Practice Syllabus Fall 2014 - Nikki UsherNikki Usher
Here's a syllabus for my Journalism Theory and Practice Class at George Washington University. It combines old and new journalism studies with a focus on news ethnography.
My social media syllabus for fall 2017. Class is taught in the Department of Communication at Shepherd University. This semester, we will include Hootsuite Academy, Meltwater, and much more. Students can complete a Facebook Blueprint assignment for extra credit. This syllabus is discussed in depth on my blog: http://mattkushin.com
The document provides guidance on developing effective note-taking strategies for writing assignments. It emphasizes understanding the assignment question to focus research and notes. Key tips include keeping the question in mind, identifying main arguments and evidence in sources, and annotating texts to engage actively with content. Effective notes should include bibliographic information as well as summarizing the topic, main ideas, and how sources relate to the research question and argument. Sample notes are provided as examples.
Level 2—permission level 2 is based entirely on relationships. ssuserd93c47
Level 2 leadership is based on relationships and influence rather than position. Leaders develop trust and positive relationships with followers by treating people as individuals with value. The focus is on getting to know people and building solid relationships rather than preserving one's position. You cannot lead people well without liking them. Positional leadership relies on rules and authority rather than influence. Positional leaders have subordinates rather than team members and rarely get extra effort from people.
The document provides an introduction to using library resources at Sinclair Community College. It explains that while Google can find information quickly, library resources are better for academic purposes as they are evaluated by experts and organized by subject. It describes the physical library space and resources available, including books, periodicals, laptops and study rooms. It highlights online resources that can be accessed from any computer, including research databases, ebooks, journals and OhioLink borrowing between universities. Students are guided on how to use the library website to search for materials, get research help from librarians, and access their library account.
This document provides an overview of resources for conducting academic research, including the steps in the research process, available academic support services, and how to use the Empire State College online library. It outlines 5 steps for conducting research: clarifying the assignment, developing a research question, identifying keywords, understanding basic search techniques, and beginning the research process. It describes academic support services like learning coaches, peer coaches, and content tutors. It provides details on databases and other resources available through the ESC online library, such as EBSCO, JSTOR, and subject guides. It also discusses evaluating information sources and avoiding non-academic sources.
This document provides an overview of the research process and searching techniques. It discusses starting a search on the open web for background information before moving to specialized library databases. Key concepts of evaluating resources using currency, reliability, authority and purpose are explained. Search tips are given for formulating effective keyword searches using Boolean operators and truncation. Finally, methods for finding books through the library catalog and articles through subject databases are outlined. Hands-on practice searching a database is proposed.
The document describes strategies for effective academic research and information literacy. It distinguishes between primary and secondary research sources, and discusses evaluating academic versus popular sources. Search techniques like using keywords, Boolean operators, and databases are covered. The importance of questioning sources and evaluating their credibility and reliability is also emphasized.
Journalism Theory and Practice Syllabus Fall 2014 - Nikki UsherNikki Usher
Here's a syllabus for my Journalism Theory and Practice Class at George Washington University. It combines old and new journalism studies with a focus on news ethnography.
My social media syllabus for fall 2017. Class is taught in the Department of Communication at Shepherd University. This semester, we will include Hootsuite Academy, Meltwater, and much more. Students can complete a Facebook Blueprint assignment for extra credit. This syllabus is discussed in depth on my blog: http://mattkushin.com
This document provides guidance on finding and using different types of sources for assignments. It discusses using reference sources like encyclopedias for background information. It also explains how to find and use books, journal articles, and other sources. Books can provide important context, while articles offer focused information. The library offers resources in print and electronic formats, including reference sources, eBooks, and article databases that can be accessed on or off campus. To write a good paper, students need to incorporate different types of credible sources that provide evidence to support their thesis.
The document provides guidance on referencing sources in APA style. It discusses the two aspects of referencing: in-text citations and reference lists. Examples are given for how to reference different source types like books, journal articles, and electronic sources. Key points include only referencing information that needs to be cited, following guidelines like APA consistently, and providing a reference list in alphabetical order with full reference details for all cited sources.
Library Database Search Tips for Finding Better InformationAndrew Walsh
This document provides tips for effectively searching library databases for research. It recommends breaking your research topic down into key concepts and keywords rather than searching full sentences. Identifying synonyms for keywords will return more relevant results. Boolean operators like AND and OR can be used to narrow or broaden searches. Filters and limits can further refine results. Tracking sources with proper citations is important. With practice generating keywords and alternative search strategies, library databases can be searched thoroughly and efficiently.
An introductory communication department syllabus for an Online Asynchronous (OLA) university course. The course is titled Communication & New Media. Learn more at: mattkushin.com
My 2015 Communication Research syllabus for Shepherd University.
This is an applied research class.
Learn more about the class and assignments at: MattKushin.com
This is the syllabus for my (applied) communication research class for spring 2019. The class is taught to undergraduate communication students at Shepherd University. The class is geared towards students interested in working in public relations, social media and related fields. Learn more about this class and others I teach at: https://mattkushin.com.
The document provides instructions for an assessment on leadership and followership. Students are asked to develop a 10-15 slide PowerPoint presentation on the interplay between leaders and followers, strategies for effective leadership and followership, and personal qualities for improvement. The presentation should cover followership qualities and responsibilities, the influence of followers on leaders, communication strategies, and how traits impact leadership. Students must include examples, analyses, and references in their presentation and accompanying script.
The document provides instructions for a collaborative research project on gender studies. It outlines the assignment requirements, including choosing a topic related to gender from a film clip, formulating a research question, researching the topic by finding 5 scholarly sources per person, and creating an annotated bibliography with bibliographic entries and summaries of the sources. Students are to analyze and argue a position, rather than just stating facts, on their chosen topic as it relates to the film clip.
1) The document provides guidance on conducting dissertation research and outlines 5 key steps: defining the topic, planning the search, obtaining information, evaluating information, and organizing and using the information.
2) It emphasizes defining keywords and considering alternative keywords to ensure a thorough search. Techniques like truncation and combining search terms are recommended to capture related results.
3) A variety of resources for conducting research are mentioned, including library databases, search engines, and subject guides. Troubleshooting tips are also provided for improving search results.
This document provides an overview of APA citations and referencing. It discusses avoiding plagiarism, the purpose of referencing, how to write in-text citations, and how to format a reference list. Key points include distinguishing one's own words from others', providing transparency about sources, and following APA guidelines for citations and references. Examples are given for various citation components and electronic source formats.
This document provides guidance on organizing research for a paper. It recommends creating folders or documents to separate information by the main points of the thesis. Sources should be cited as found. When taking notes, only include information relevant to each main point. The organized research can then be easily pulled together to draft the paper. Taking time to organize from the start pays off by making the writing process smoother.
The document outlines 7 steps for middle and high school students to conduct powerful research:
1. Decide on a subject and develop a specific topic.
2. Ask the learning center staff for help via phone, email or in person.
3. Gather background information using encyclopedias and noting related book suggestions.
4. Use the library's databases and search for supporting websites.
5. Find books on the topic using the online catalog.
6. Find magazine articles using database indexes or browsing the collection.
7. Cite all sources using the database citation generators or online tools to create a bibliography.
Getting started with your research skillsL. D. Morris
This document provides guidance on starting research for a dissertation or independent project. It covers choosing a topic, conducting a literature review, developing search strategies using keywords and Boolean logic, evaluating sources, and tools for record keeping and referencing. Tips are given for selecting a topic of interest, systematically searching databases and following citation trails, and keeping track of information found. Further support resources from the library and academic staff are also highlighted.
Lesson 9.2 Activity: The Impact of Population Growth EssayBig History Project
For this closing activity, students will construct an essay in which they discuss what they think are the three biggest impacts of human population growth in the modern era. By looking more closely at population growth, they will deepen their understanding of the impact of acceleration and will think about themselves in relation to population growth and the effect it might have on their own futures.
Register to explore the whole course here: https://school.bighistoryproject.com/bhplive?WT.mc_id=Slideshare12202017
This document provides the syllabus for CMAT 240 - Introduction to Journalism and Public Relations. The course will be taught on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30-1:45pm in TETC 116B. The instructor is Vinita Agarwal and their contact information is provided.
The major learning objectives of the course are to understand the principles and practices of journalism and public relations historically and today, and to learn how to write news stories and analyze events from a journalistic perspective. Assignments will include writing news articles, creating a mini-media kit, and developing a nonprofit project proposal and presentation to be completed in groups. The grading breakdown and course schedule are outlined at the end
Gender and language (linguistics, social network theory, Twitter!)Tyler Schnoebelen
The relationship between gender, linguistic style, and social networks, using a novel corpus of over 14,000 Twitter users. Prior quantitative work on gender often treats it as a female/male binary, but that's problematic at a theoretical level and descriptively inadequate. By clustering Twitter users by the words they use, we find a natural decomposition of the dataset into various styles and topical interests. Many of these clusters end up having strong gender orientations, but they offer a more accurate reflection of the multifaceted nature of gendered language styles. Previous corpus-based work has also had little to say about individuals whose linguistic styles defy population-level gender patterns. To identify such individuals, we train a statistical classifier, and measure the classifier confidence for each individual in the dataset. Examining individuals whose language does not match the classifier's model for their gender, we find that they have social networks that include significantly fewer same-gender social connections, and that in general, social network homophily is correlated with the use of same-gender language markers. I'll hope to persuade you that the combination of computational methods and social theory offers new perspectives on how gender emerges as individuals position themselves relative to audiences, topics, and mainstream gender norms.
A slide about SIFT: an algorithm used in computer graphics to detect features in digital images
Una slide sulle SIFT: un algoritmo usato in computer graphics per trovare dei rappresentanti significativi all'interno delle immagini digitali
This document provides guidance on finding and using different types of sources for assignments. It discusses using reference sources like encyclopedias for background information. It also explains how to find and use books, journal articles, and other sources. Books can provide important context, while articles offer focused information. The library offers resources in print and electronic formats, including reference sources, eBooks, and article databases that can be accessed on or off campus. To write a good paper, students need to incorporate different types of credible sources that provide evidence to support their thesis.
The document provides guidance on referencing sources in APA style. It discusses the two aspects of referencing: in-text citations and reference lists. Examples are given for how to reference different source types like books, journal articles, and electronic sources. Key points include only referencing information that needs to be cited, following guidelines like APA consistently, and providing a reference list in alphabetical order with full reference details for all cited sources.
Library Database Search Tips for Finding Better InformationAndrew Walsh
This document provides tips for effectively searching library databases for research. It recommends breaking your research topic down into key concepts and keywords rather than searching full sentences. Identifying synonyms for keywords will return more relevant results. Boolean operators like AND and OR can be used to narrow or broaden searches. Filters and limits can further refine results. Tracking sources with proper citations is important. With practice generating keywords and alternative search strategies, library databases can be searched thoroughly and efficiently.
An introductory communication department syllabus for an Online Asynchronous (OLA) university course. The course is titled Communication & New Media. Learn more at: mattkushin.com
My 2015 Communication Research syllabus for Shepherd University.
This is an applied research class.
Learn more about the class and assignments at: MattKushin.com
This is the syllabus for my (applied) communication research class for spring 2019. The class is taught to undergraduate communication students at Shepherd University. The class is geared towards students interested in working in public relations, social media and related fields. Learn more about this class and others I teach at: https://mattkushin.com.
The document provides instructions for an assessment on leadership and followership. Students are asked to develop a 10-15 slide PowerPoint presentation on the interplay between leaders and followers, strategies for effective leadership and followership, and personal qualities for improvement. The presentation should cover followership qualities and responsibilities, the influence of followers on leaders, communication strategies, and how traits impact leadership. Students must include examples, analyses, and references in their presentation and accompanying script.
The document provides instructions for a collaborative research project on gender studies. It outlines the assignment requirements, including choosing a topic related to gender from a film clip, formulating a research question, researching the topic by finding 5 scholarly sources per person, and creating an annotated bibliography with bibliographic entries and summaries of the sources. Students are to analyze and argue a position, rather than just stating facts, on their chosen topic as it relates to the film clip.
1) The document provides guidance on conducting dissertation research and outlines 5 key steps: defining the topic, planning the search, obtaining information, evaluating information, and organizing and using the information.
2) It emphasizes defining keywords and considering alternative keywords to ensure a thorough search. Techniques like truncation and combining search terms are recommended to capture related results.
3) A variety of resources for conducting research are mentioned, including library databases, search engines, and subject guides. Troubleshooting tips are also provided for improving search results.
This document provides an overview of APA citations and referencing. It discusses avoiding plagiarism, the purpose of referencing, how to write in-text citations, and how to format a reference list. Key points include distinguishing one's own words from others', providing transparency about sources, and following APA guidelines for citations and references. Examples are given for various citation components and electronic source formats.
This document provides guidance on organizing research for a paper. It recommends creating folders or documents to separate information by the main points of the thesis. Sources should be cited as found. When taking notes, only include information relevant to each main point. The organized research can then be easily pulled together to draft the paper. Taking time to organize from the start pays off by making the writing process smoother.
The document outlines 7 steps for middle and high school students to conduct powerful research:
1. Decide on a subject and develop a specific topic.
2. Ask the learning center staff for help via phone, email or in person.
3. Gather background information using encyclopedias and noting related book suggestions.
4. Use the library's databases and search for supporting websites.
5. Find books on the topic using the online catalog.
6. Find magazine articles using database indexes or browsing the collection.
7. Cite all sources using the database citation generators or online tools to create a bibliography.
Getting started with your research skillsL. D. Morris
This document provides guidance on starting research for a dissertation or independent project. It covers choosing a topic, conducting a literature review, developing search strategies using keywords and Boolean logic, evaluating sources, and tools for record keeping and referencing. Tips are given for selecting a topic of interest, systematically searching databases and following citation trails, and keeping track of information found. Further support resources from the library and academic staff are also highlighted.
Lesson 9.2 Activity: The Impact of Population Growth EssayBig History Project
For this closing activity, students will construct an essay in which they discuss what they think are the three biggest impacts of human population growth in the modern era. By looking more closely at population growth, they will deepen their understanding of the impact of acceleration and will think about themselves in relation to population growth and the effect it might have on their own futures.
Register to explore the whole course here: https://school.bighistoryproject.com/bhplive?WT.mc_id=Slideshare12202017
This document provides the syllabus for CMAT 240 - Introduction to Journalism and Public Relations. The course will be taught on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30-1:45pm in TETC 116B. The instructor is Vinita Agarwal and their contact information is provided.
The major learning objectives of the course are to understand the principles and practices of journalism and public relations historically and today, and to learn how to write news stories and analyze events from a journalistic perspective. Assignments will include writing news articles, creating a mini-media kit, and developing a nonprofit project proposal and presentation to be completed in groups. The grading breakdown and course schedule are outlined at the end
Gender and language (linguistics, social network theory, Twitter!)Tyler Schnoebelen
The relationship between gender, linguistic style, and social networks, using a novel corpus of over 14,000 Twitter users. Prior quantitative work on gender often treats it as a female/male binary, but that's problematic at a theoretical level and descriptively inadequate. By clustering Twitter users by the words they use, we find a natural decomposition of the dataset into various styles and topical interests. Many of these clusters end up having strong gender orientations, but they offer a more accurate reflection of the multifaceted nature of gendered language styles. Previous corpus-based work has also had little to say about individuals whose linguistic styles defy population-level gender patterns. To identify such individuals, we train a statistical classifier, and measure the classifier confidence for each individual in the dataset. Examining individuals whose language does not match the classifier's model for their gender, we find that they have social networks that include significantly fewer same-gender social connections, and that in general, social network homophily is correlated with the use of same-gender language markers. I'll hope to persuade you that the combination of computational methods and social theory offers new perspectives on how gender emerges as individuals position themselves relative to audiences, topics, and mainstream gender norms.
A slide about SIFT: an algorithm used in computer graphics to detect features in digital images
Una slide sulle SIFT: un algoritmo usato in computer graphics per trovare dei rappresentanti significativi all'interno delle immagini digitali
Rate-it! A general purpose Polling Platform (based on graph dbms Neo4j) [ENG ...Alain Bindele
With Rate-it! you can vote anything in anyway! From the simple "Like " to the Shulze method!
Features:
- RESTful API .
- Neo4j dbms.
- Social Network
- Polling platform
- Advanced Statistics
Is still in pre.alpha
http://rate-it.no-ip.org
Check out the open version on github!
https://github.com/pollingplatform/openrate-it
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise has also been shown to boost self-esteem and can serve as a healthy way to manage stress.
The document outlines different historical views of disability and the corresponding responses and actions taken. It lists views of disability as deviant, deficit, pity, or special and the responses as marginalize, remediate, tolerate, or rescue/protect. The associated actions were segregation, mainstreaming, integration, parallel activities, and special Olympics. A more positive view of disability as normal leads to valuing individuals and prioritizing equal worth, mutual benefit, belonging, respect, self-determination, and inclusion.
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an educational framework that aims to provide flexible approaches that can accommodate all learners. UDL is based on principles of providing multiple means of representation, expression, and engagement. This allows for flexibility in how content is presented, how students demonstrate knowledge, and how students are motivated to learn. UDL aims to remove barriers for learners by anticipating diversity and providing options that support recognition networks, strategic networks and affective networks in the brain. Teachers can incorporate UDL by examining curriculum and instructional strategies to include more flexible methods, materials and assessments.
This document discusses unemployed graduates and ways to improve employability. It notes that there is high unemployment despite job openings, and graduates need jobs that provide stable careers. It recommends improving employability through suitable academic and professional education that prepares students for careers. Universities should provide short courses and diplomas tailored to industry needs, along with career centers, internships, and placement programs.
Rate-it! A general purpose Polling Platform (based on graph dbms Neo4j)Alain Bindele
With Rate-it! you can vote anything in anyway! From the simple "Like " to the Shulze method!
Features:
- RESTful API .
- Neo4j dbms.
- Social Network
- Polling platform
- Advanced Statistics
Is still in pre.alpha
http://rate-it.no-ip.org
Check out the open version on github!
https://github.com/pollingplatform/openrate-it
El documento habla sobre diferentes tipos de deportes como deportes de equipo, individuales y orientales, así como sus orígenes en la antigüedad. También menciona los Juegos Olímpicos y Paralímpicos modernos. Proporciona ejemplos de equipamiento y actividades deportivas populares a lo largo de la historia.
The document discusses botnets, which are networks of compromised computers that are controlled remotely without the owners' knowledge. It defines different types of malware (viruses, worms, Trojans) and explains how botnets have characteristics of each. Botnets are used to perform malicious activities like DDoS attacks, spamming, and data theft. The document outlines botnet lifecycles and characteristics like topology and resilience techniques. It also discusses countermeasures like detection methods, takedown of command and control servers, and offensive strategies to disrupt botnets.
The document discusses expectations and guidelines for a class that focuses on health policy. It addresses three discussion questions related to presidential power over healthcare legislation, the legislative process of how a bill becomes law, and evaluating the work of health policy institutes. It provides instructions on formatting papers, citing sources, participating in weekly discussions, and communicating with the instructor. Papers are expected to be 250-200 words, include at least two peer-reviewed sources cited in APA style, and respond fully to the questions. Students must also reply to at least one peer comment per week.
This document provides instructions for students on an assignment to analyze major health problems among homeless populations and discuss the impact of disasters on communities. Students are asked to write a minimum 600-word essay for each of two questions, citing at least three references. The document outlines APA formatting guidelines and expectations for original work, writing quality, and timely submission. It also reviews requirements for weekly discussion question responses and participation with peers in the online course.
This document provides instructions for students in a health policy course. It outlines expectations for discussion question responses, including responding to an initial question by the third day of each week with a 250-word post that addresses all parts of the question and includes a scholarly source. It also requires three additional peer replies per week. The document provides guidelines for APA formatting, writing quality, citing sources, late policies, and communication with the instructor.
This document provides instructions for students in a health policy course. It outlines expectations for discussion question responses, including posting an initial response of at least 250 words that addresses the questions and includes a scholarly source, as well as replying to peers on at least 3 separate days. It provides formatting guidelines and states that points will be deducted for poor APA style or lack of citations. The document also describes the late policy and communication methods for the course.
A community health assessment identifies key health needs and issues in a given area through comprehensive data collection and analysis. It uses principles such as multisector collaborations, broad community engagement, transparency, evidence-based practices, and continuous evaluation. A windshield survey is an informal method for community health nurses to obtain basic knowledge about a community by observing physical characteristics while driving or walking through a neighborhood. The document provides instructions for students on properly formatting papers, citing sources, participating in discussions, and communicating with the instructor.
This document provides instructions for Assignment 1: Voting for an online course. It describes the scenario where voting will be done via a smartphone app instead of in person at polling places. It asks students to address how this would impact the accuracy, documentation, expense, and convenience of voting. Students are also asked to discuss which method of vote counting would be best suited (majority rule or other) and whether this smartphone voting could be considered truly secure. Potential unintended consequences are also to be explored. The document provides additional guidance on formatting, citations, participation requirements, and policies.
This document provides instructions for Assignment 1: Voting for an online course. It describes the scenario where voting will be done via a smartphone app instead of in person at polling places. It asks students to address how this would impact the accuracy, documentation, expense, and convenience of voting. Students are also asked to discuss which method of vote counting would be best suited (majority rule or other) and whether this voting method could be considered truly secure. Potential unintended consequences are also to be explored. The document provides additional instructions regarding formatting, citations, word count, deadlines, and communication for the assignment.
This document provides instructions for the final project in a community health course. It outlines two areas for Part 3 of the final project: 1) explaining data analysis methods for the chosen data collection methods and dataset, and reflecting on whether different methods would be chosen; and 2) explaining how to communicate the needs assessment findings to engage community members. It also provides general formatting guidelines and policies on late assignments and communication for the course.
This document provides instructions for a healthcare policies assignment. Students are asked to interview 3 individuals from different generations about their healthcare experiences and how healthcare has changed over time. The paper should be 3-5 pages and follow APA format. Additional instructions are provided regarding discussion questions, participation requirements, APA style, writing quality, use of citations and direct quotes, late policies, and communication with the instructor.
2. Sarah Taylor, MA
Bachelor of Science General Human
Ecology, Kansas State University
Master of Arts in Gerontology Wichita State
University
Hobbies include running, watching
KSU football, spending time with my kids!
Married to Roger, with 3
children April, Malia, and RJ
3. 1. Learn basic principles regarding policy
analysis.
2. Apply policy analysis principles to
examination of age-related issues and
concerns.
3. Apply knowledge gained in professional
and personal situations.
5. Eight Short Assignments = 40%
Final Policy Analysis= 20%
Online participation = 40%
6. Letter Grade GPA Percentage Letter Grade GPA Percentage Letter Grade GPA Percentage
A 4.0 93-100 C+ 2.3 77-79 D- 0.7 60-62
A- 3.7 90-92 C 2.0 73-76 F 0.0 59 Below
B+ 3.3 87-89 C- 1.7 70-72
B 3.0 83-86 D+ 1.3 67-69
B- 2.7 80-82 D 1.0 63-66
7. This class is a freestanding, online
experience. There is NO in-person meeting.
Students are welcome at any time during the
semester to email or arrange a meeting with
the instructor.
Email by to sarah.taylor@wichita.edu
Office phone is 978-5650
Office AH 135 D inside Public Health Sciences
Office
8. The week will run from Monday morning to
Sunday night at 11:59pm.
Original Posting to discussion board
questions are due Wednesday by 11:59pm.
Follow-up Postings to discussion board
questions are due Sunday by 11:59pm.
Therefore, if you work on weekends, you can
submit ALL your original postings to the
discussion board questions the weekend
before they are due - and at the same time
post your THREE follow-ups to the past
week's discussion board.
9. Points Requirement
1 One follow-up posting in response to a classmates posting. One point will be earned if the
response is not well thought out, not grammatically correct, and/or not supported by
information in the text, a peer-reviewed article, or a reliable website. Responses earning one
point are generally opinion and not supported by fact. Sentence length tends to be 1 to 3 short
sentences.
2 One original posting in response to an instructor question. Two points will be earned if the
response is not well thought out, grammatically correct, or supported by information in the text
or a reliable website. Sentence length tends to be 1 to 3 short sentences.
2 One follow-up posting in response to a classmates posting. Two points will be earned if the
response is well thought out, grammatically correct, and supported by information in the text or
a reliable website. You must provide information to support your response to a classmate’s
posting. This is not solely an opinion or a general discussion. If you present your opinion it
must be support by factual information – from the text, an academic research article or a
reliable website. Please provide the source of your support (text, article, or website URL).
Sentences tend to be 4-6 lengthy sentences.
3 One original posting in response to an instructor question. Three points will be earned if the
response is well thought out, grammatically correct, and supported by information in the text or
a reliable website. You must provide information to support your answer. This is not solely an
opinion or a general discussion. If you present your opinion it must be support for factual
information – from the text, an academic research article or a reliable website. Please provide
the source of your support (text, article, or website URL). Sentences tend to be 7-10 lengthy
sentences.
10. Any combination of the above rubric points can be totaled
to obtain your Discussion Board (DB) points. Typical point
increments include…
Points Requirements
4 Two appropriate follow-up postings
5 One original and one follow-up appropriate posting
6 Two appropriate original postings or some failure to follow the above requirements.
7 Some failure to follow the above requirements.
8 Two original and one follow-up posting. Or failure to follow the above requirements.
9 Two original and two follow-up postings. One or more of the postings are too short, failure to
support or use citations.
9.5 Two original and two follow-up postings. One or more of the postings are too short.
10 Two original and two follow-up appropriate postings. Postings meet all requirements for full
credit. Appropriate response, citation (text, article, or website), and adequate in length. These
are well-thought out responses. Original responses tend to be a good full paragraph in the
length.
11. Over the course of the semester, students
will participate in several short assignments
to expand on their knowledge of policy
creation, writing and implementation. All
assignments can be found under the
ASSIGNMENTS tab, please submit your work
there. All assignments are due by Sunday at
11:59 p.m. during the week that they are
assigned. Assignments turned in late will
automatically be deducted 10 points.
Assignments will be noted in your course
schedule as well.
13. Due Week 1 by Sunday at 11:59 p.m.
10 pts
Please go to the following website
http://www.geron.org/policy-center/policy-
publications/public-policy-and-aging-e-newsletter sign up for
the Aging and Public Policy e-newsletter. The newsletter will
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this page is the archive of their newsletters. Their newsletters
cover many interesting topics on Public Policy and Aging.
Once you have done this please forward to me at
sarah.taylor@wichita.edu the confirmation page sent for Lyris
ListManager. This way I know you have done this assignment.
Signing up for this e newsletter will help you with your weekly
post on Current Policy Issues. It will also help some of you in
your research for your final policy paper.
14. Due Week 2 by Sunday at 11:59 p.m.
20 pts
Please see the Syllabus
OR
The ASSIGNMENTS Tab
OR
Course Documents for this assignment
15. Due Week 3 by Sunday at 11:59 p.m.
20 pts
Stakeholders are found in many shapes and sizes. In this week’s assignment
students will explore five national organizations that may play a key role in the
social policies implemented in this country.
Go to the National Administration on Aging, National Organizations web page
http://www.aoa.gov/AoA_programs/Tools_Resources/national_organizations.aspx
on this page you will find a number of organizations focusing on different senior
issues. From this page choose 5 organizations that you would like to learn more
about.
For this assignment you will prepare a 5 page paper based on the information you
have learned about these organizations. Please include:
1. The name of the organizations you chose to learn about.
2. Why you chose each organization.
3. The history of each organization.
4. What is the mission of each organization?
5. What political agendas are supported by each organization?
6. Who is each organization sponsored by?
7. What is your opinion about each organization and the policy's they support?
Please use 12 point font and no more than 1.5 spaces between lines.
16. Due Week 5 by Sunday 11:59 p.m.
20 points
It is important to research the legislation already implemented for the policy you wish to review. The
Thomas search allows you to explore what laws are already in place.
THOMAS was launched in January of 1995, at the inception of the 104th Congress. The leadership of the
104th Congress directed the Library of Congress to make federal legislative information freely available
to the public. Since that time THOMAS has expanded the scope of its offerings to include the features
and content listed below.
Bills, Resolutions , Activity in Congress , Congressional Record , Schedules, Calendars , Committee
Information , Presidential Nominations , Treaties , and Government Resources .For this assignment
you will prepare a 5 page paper. Students will choose a topic they would like to research more in
depth (probably the topic you are considering for your final policy issue paper).
First, search the current congressional session to see what legislation has been introduced so far (large
search box in middle of the page).
How many bills have been introduced so far this term?
What is the most interesting one?
Describe the bill.
Who is backing that bill?
What do you think the reason was for introducing this bill?
Did the bill you chose make it to the President's desk? (you can check this by performing another
search, but instead of searching for "all bills" you search for "enrolled bills sent to the President")
Next, search other congresses, just below main search you will find where it says "search bill text for
multiple congresses". Use the same search term and search the 112th and 111th congress. Answer the
same questions from above.
Finally, tie all of the information you gathered together.
Do you see any patterns here?
What conclusions were you able to come to after your search?
17. Due Week 7 by Sunday 11:59 p.m.
20 pts
Please submit a 1-2 page proposal for your policy paper. The proposal should briefly
state the topic you are going to research. Items to be included:
Introduction to the Perceived Problem
Potential Hypotheses
Potential Solutions
Please Note:
You may have 3 or you may have 103 solutions that you think will solve your policy
issue. For your research paper you should pick at least 3 and focus your research
around those potential solutions. What is the research surrounding your solutions?
What does the research show, will your solutions fix the issue OR have they already
been proven ineffective. In your policy proposal you merely suggest your solutions.
As the semester continues you will research your solutions and will include that
research in your final policy paper.
The final policy paper is where you will also prognosticate (or predict) how the new
policy may work.
18. Due Week 8 by Sunday 11:59 p.m. (March 24, end of
Spring Break)
20 pts
Bardach (from text A Practical Guide for Policy Analysis) reminds us that Policy Analysis is a
process that you must give much consideration and review. Once you begin you may even change
your mind. In other words, you may have to retrace your steps and start all over again! That is
why I highly encourage you to start the process now on your final policy paper. You have chosen
your topic, last week you turned in your two page proposal on the topic you would like to research
and the solutions you would like to pursue for your paper.
This week I challenge you to begin gathering your evidence. There is no assigned reading this
week, which will allow you the entire time to work on putting together the information you will
need for your final policy analysis. During the first week of our class we explored using the WSU
library to find peer reviewed articles. Now is the time to use those skills.
Your research does not have to be limited to peer reviewed articles. In policy analysis you may
need to also draw from political writings, videos, personal interviews, etc.
At the end of the week I would like you to turn in your work. Please use the information from
Vaughn & Buss as well as the information from Bardach the Eightfold Path as you begin to put
together the information. Your steps this week:
Define the Problem
Assemble the Evidence
This should be 3-5 pages in length
19. Due Week 10 by Sunday 11:59 p.m.
20 pts
This week we will revisit our final Policy
Paper writing assignment. A couple of weeks
ago you were to gather your evidence and
define your problem. This week we will
continue your work by selecting our criteria
and projecting the outcomes of the policy
you are reviewing.
This week please turn in 2-3 pages following
this theme as outlined in the Bardach
Eightfold Path.
20. Due Week 12 by Sunday 11:59 p.m.
20 pts
SHIP (State Health Insurance Program) is a federal program funded by the
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Each state has this program
more than likely it is housed in the State Insurance Department or the
State Aging Department.
The state of Kansas has branded their program as SHICK (Senior Health
Insurance for Kansas).
For this assignment students will research the SHIP program.
History of SHIP/SHICK
How does the program work in Kansas
Where is the program housed
Who are the sponsoring organizations in Sedgwick County
How do they help individuals
How many people are served each year
You may even want to interview someone with the SHICK program.
This should be a 2-3 page report.
22. Due Week 16 by WEDNESDAY at 11:59 p.m.
100 pts
The paper should focus on a current social problem or situation that relates to or has an effect on
the older population. You may also choose to focus on a particular policy rather than an issue or
problem, but it must be an aspect of policy not covered in depth in course units. Select a topic
that is of particular interest to you, and focus on policy elements and implications. Instructions for
format and content are shown below:
Format and Content:
Introduction to the topic or problem, and why it is important;
Information from scholarly as well as government, position, and/or practitioner publications
reporting on the topic i.e., Research article information on the impact of the problem and any
existing policy or need for policy, on the lives of older people
Discussion of the “players” relevant to your topic, and how they influence policy; in other words,
what part does politics play, if any?
Strengths and weaknesses of current policy related to your topic (if no weaknesses, explain how
the outcome is working well);
Conclude with any policy changes you recommend, including the creation of any new policy or
substantial changes to current policy, and how that might be accomplished.
You may choose a problem or situation related to class topics, but should narrow your focus so
that coverage has depth and detail. For example, if you choose retirement, decide whether to
research a particular older population, or geographic area, or income level, gender, a specific type
of retirement pension, etc. Papers that rely heavily on assigned class materials will receive a
lower grade, so be prepared to conduct a thorough search for information on your own. Each
student will write his or her own paper, although more than one student may work on the same
topic; however, each person must present different perspectives of the policy or problem.
23. Paper Elements
12-14 page paper (font size no more than 12), includes title and reference pages – points taken off
for more pages. You should have at least 12 references, 8 of those must be from peer reviewed
journal articles. Use APA format for the entire paper, including title page, abstract, format of
body, citations in text, and references. The basic format of your paper will be similar to a term-
paper type literature review: Introduction, narrative of cited information that is relevant to your
topic, conclusion & recommendations.
The reference list should use the complete reference for all articles, book chapters, etc. If the
article, etc. was found online, cite the online information in APA format. Recent journal articles
that you find online will include a DOI number in the reference citation. Use this when available. If
not, use the APA format shown for citing the URL where you found you found the material, and the
date it was retrieved.
Where appropriate, include graphs, tables, and examples that support your position, or illustrate
some aspect of the topic (e.g., research results, census tables, program evaluations, etc.). If you
copy any graphics, be sure to include a reference citation.
About Wikis – Do not cite any type of public access “Wiki” as a reference. If you use information
found on these (or on Blogs, etc), there must be an appropriate reference (i.e., AARP, scholarly
journal, book, etc.) cited there, which you’ll use on the reference list for your paper. You may
only cite “opinion page” web resources as examples of opinion, not fact.
24. On the left hand side of your screen you will
fund a button called “Supplemental Course
Information”
None of this information will be discussed in
class, however I encourage you to look it
over to learn more about United States
Public Policy and how it is created
26. Outside of class, volunteer extra credit is
limited to 20 points total for class. You can
apply 20 points volunteer extra credit from
experiences outside of course class work.
Extra credit opportunities are explained
here and in your syllabus.
Other online opportunities may arise as the
semester progresses. Your instructor will
post any new extra credit opportunities in
the course announcements.
27. The Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas Program (SHICK) is a federally funded program
that educates Medicare beneficiaries on their Medicare options. They hold monthly classes on
Medicare. SHICK is looking for volunteers to assist with handing out class materials and collecting
evaluations at the end. You will also get the opportunity to hear first hand about Medicare and
see how those who are getting ready to turn 65 react to the program and all of the decisions they
will need to make in the near future. Each class is exactly the same so you would only need to
attend one class for this opportunity.
Volunteers need to arrive at 30 minutes prior to class. Classes will last between 2 and 2.5 hours.
You will receive 10 pts extra credit for assisting with the class and for a writing a short reaction
afterwards. I will set up another Tab for you labeled EXTRA CREDIT for you to participate in the
extra credit opportunities
Please email thatfield@ksu.edu one week prior to the class you plan on attending and assisting.
2013 Spring Medicare Options Class Series:
All classes will be held at the Sedgwick County Extension Office
7001 W 21st St N, Wichita
Monday- January 28, 6-8 p.m., Sunflower Room
Saturday- Febraury 23, 9-11 a.m., Sunflower Room
Monday- March 25, 6-8 p.m., Sunflower Room
Saturday- April 20, 9-11 a.m., Sunflower Room
28. The Aging Network meetings are held on the first Wednesday of
every month from 9 to 10:30 a.m. These meetings are
sponsored by the Central Plains Area Agency on Aging, 2622 W
Central Ave, Meetings are held in the Riverside Bistro
At these meetings there are usually 3 speakers who present
information about their services to the group.
After the meeting audience members introduce themselves and
then may briefly share information about their agency or
upcoming events. It is an excellent place to network.
Student should turn in a paragraph discussing what they learned
from the meeting, and what they thought about the opportunity
for members of the Aging Network to collaborate
Students may attend one of these meetings
February 6
March 6
April 3
May 1
29. This is a 15 member council, appointed by the
Sedgwick County Commissioners.
They are facilitated through the Sedgwick County
Department on Aging.
Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month
in the 3rd floor conference room of the Area Agency
on Aging at 2622 W Central Ave
Students who attend a meeting should turn in a
paragraph stating what they learned at the meeting
and how they think this council helps older adults in
Sedgwick County
Meetings begin at noon
Feb 13
Mar 13
April 10
May 8
30. By phone- 978-5350
By email- sarah.taylor@wichita.edu