one page on each topic of "life span development issues relating to Mass incarcerations for racial inequality, Ethical issues relating to mass incarceration for racial inequality, meant health and call for reform" so four pages
Research Paper Rubric
Component 100% 75% 50% 25% 0
Basic
Requirements
Formatted correctly, at
least 500 words in
length, citation page
and internal citations
correct (APA format), at
least 2 cited peer
reviewed sources.
Does not meet required
page length, and/or
does not have 2 cited
peer reviewed sources.
Thesis
Statement
Engaging, challenging,
and clearly focuses the
paper. Effectively
stated in the
introduction and
carried throughout the
paper.
Clear and articulate,
engaging and clearly
focuses the paper, but
is not challenging. Is
effectively carried
throughout the paper.
Clearly stated in the
introduction, attempts
to be engaging, is
adequate, but lacks
insight and focus, and is
carried through the
paper.
Included in the
introduction, but is
vague. Lacks insight,
focus, and is not carried
throughout the paper.
Is vague or may be
lacking in the
introduction; is not
focused and lacks
development; is not
carried throughout the
paper.
Introduction Strong and effective, it
is engaging and clearly
defines the thesis, as
well as provides a
foundation for the body
of the paper.
Effective and engaging,
defines the thesis and
provides foundation for
the body of the paper.
Introduces the topic of
the paper and builds a
connection between
the topic, the thesis,
and the body of the
paper. Informative but
not engaging or strong.
Introduces the topic of
the paper loosely and
includes the thesis
statement. Provides
little information
regarding the topic.
Includes little more
than the thesis and
shows no demonstrable
knowledge of the topic
of the paper.
Content
Strongly and vividly
supports the thesis and
is reflective of strong,
thorough research.
Illustrates extensive
knowledge of the topic.
Every aspect of the
thesis is supported by
quality academic
research.
Strongly supports the
thesis and is reflective
of good, thorough
research. Illustrates
knowledge of the topic,
but could be extended.
Most aspects of the
thesis are supported by
quality academic
research.
Supports the thesis and
reflects research, and
illustrates adequate
knowledge of the topic.
Could be extended and
shows some gaps in
understanding of the
topic. Although there
may be some
inconsistencies with
support from quality
academic research.
Related to the thesis
but reflects inadequate
research and
knowledge of the topic,
and demonstrates a
lack of understanding.
There may be a lack of
support from quality
academic research.
Does not convey
adequate
understanding of the
topic, the research, or
the thesis. There are
many unsupported
aspects of the thesis
and the research lacks
quality sources.
Or ...
Themes for exploration in Critical Reasoning and Writing the R.docxsusannr
Themes for exploration in Critical Reasoning and Writing the Research Paper:
Below are some of the “sociopolitical” themes and related questions I will ask you to explore
throughout our course; our course readings are a reflection of these themes:
- Privilege: What is privilege? Is contemporary Western and U.S. culture organized in a
way that privileges some and not others, or some more than others? Why and how? Is
this something that can or should be solved by government intervention, individual and
group initiative, or public shaming? What can or should be done?
- Wealth Disparity: What is meant by the “wealth gap”? Is this a serious problem in U.S.,
Wester, and/or Global society? Are laborers the world over exploited by employers to
varying degrees? How so? What are the results of exaggerated wealth disparity? Is this
something that can or should be solved by government intervention, individual and group
initiative, or public shaming? What can or should be done?
- Justice and Equality: What do we mean by “justice” and “equality”? Is equal criminal,
social, and economic justice a worthy goal for Western and U.S. society? Are we all, in
Western/U.S. society, treated equally where it concerns the criminal justice system,
local, state and federal governments, and employers? If not, is this something that can or
should be solved by legislation or individual and group initiative? What can or should be
done?
- Health and Wellness: What are the best ways to “take care” of oneself physically,
mentally and spiritually? Is there a health and wellness crisis in the U.S. and/or Western
society? A mental health crisis? An obesity “epidemic”? How serious are these problems
and what are the results? What can and should be done by individuals, groups, the
public at large, the government, to improve the situation?
- Success and Personal Improvement: Is it possible to improve on one’s natural
intelligence and abilities or is the individual “stuck” with what they’re given? If
improvement is possible, what must be done? What is the “growth mindset”? Are we in
U.S/Western society influenced more to adopt a “growth” or “fixed” mindset? What are
the individual and societal effects of these separate mindsets? What can or should be
done by individuals, groups, the public at large, the government, to promote a growth
mindset? What would the improvement be to individuals and society if more of us
adopted a growth mindset?
- Power: Who wields “power” in U.S./Western culture, and who has wielded it throughout
the history of Western civilization? How has power been wielded by the powerful, over
whom have they wielded it, and to what effects has it be wielded? Do past injustices and
cruelties matter in the now? Why or why not? Is there an imbalance of power in
contemporary U.S. and Western society? If so, what are the effects of this imbalance
and what can or should be done by government intervention and/or individual o.
Knot theoryDid you tie your shoe laces the same way today .docxcroysierkathey
Knot theory
Did you tie your shoe laces the same way today as yesterday? We are all
familiar with knots from everyday life. But when does a mathematician
consider two knots to be the same? To capture the mathematical, rather
than physical, features of a knot, we glue the ends together to form a circular
loop, and then treat the string as infinitely strong, thin, and stretchy. The
downside of doing so is that it is not immediately clear how to distinguish
two knots, as there are infinitely many configurations for the same knot.
For this project you should find out about how knots are represented, and
about some of the invariants used to tell them apart. Some possible areas of
investigation include:
• tricolourability.
• genus.
• the Jones polynomial.
You should include plenty of your own examples to illustrate your under-
standing.
Prerequisites
No particular background knowledge is needed, but you will need to be able
to interpret a 2D diagram as a 3D object in space and visualise it moving
over time.
Literature
• Colin Adams, The Knot Book
• Peter Cromwell, Knots and Links
Additional tips:
The purpose of the final assignment is for you to analyze an existing policy (at the federal, state, or local level) and discuss its impact on a social problem. You aren’t proposing a policy, but analyzing an existing policy of interest to you.
Be sure to take enough time reading about the policy you selected to thoroughly understand it in an in-depth way and be able to confidently answer the questions in the assignment.
Please take time to carefully read each question in the assignment and be sure to answer it. As you proof-read your paper, take the opportunity to again review the assignment and double check that you have thoroughly but succinctly provided the information for each applicable question.
Please make sure you are using APA style in your final paper, including the title page with name and dates.
The assignment is 8 – 10 pages long because that’s roughly the length of a comprehensive social policy analysis. Please try to refrain from adding more words than necessary to stretch the length.
Proof-reading more than once is a great idea to try to catch sentences that aren’t sentences and words that are inadvertently misused. Read it out loud. I understand that the U of MD’s writing lab is available to help those interested in strengthening their writing skills – don’t hesitate to take advantage of it!
My expectation is that direct quotes be kept to a minimum in that graduate-level writing involves synthesizing ideas and then presenting them in your OWN words. For those quotes you do use, please be sure to use the correct citation and quotation marks. Not doing so may be considered plagiarism and will be responded to accordingly.
Assignment 2: Policy Analysis. DUE: 11/28
For this assignment, you will examine a social policy at the local, state or federal level by the legislative, executive, or judicial bran ...
Social Issues and the WorkplaceFor the Final Paper, you will choos.docxlorileemcclatchie
Social Issues and the Workplace
For the Final Paper, you will choose a social issue affecting the workplace and working environment, and develop a paper that thoroughly discusses the issue from both the workplace and societal viewpoints. Be sure to include the positive and negative aspects of the issue in relation to the workplace, society, and workers, especially the unique worker groups who may be most affected (e.g., women, immigrants, LGBTQ citizens, the working or middle classes, and racial, ethnic or cultural groups). Analyze how the issue could be positively supported using various social controls (e.g., laws, organizational policies/practices, training/education, government or corporate involvement, or social change) and recommend interventions in these areas. In addition, discuss the potential social or economic benefits which may result if your recommendations were implemented.
Choose one of the following social issues:
The role of women in leadership
Faith-based decision making in business (hiring and customers served)
The use of immigrant labor in California
Sexual harassment
Executive versus worker compensation disparity
The gender wage gap
Whistleblowing
The paper must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length (excluding the title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style. You must use at least five scholarly sources (three of which must be found in the Ashford University Library) other than the textbook to support your claims. Cite your sources in text and on the reference page. For information regarding APA samples and tutorials, visit the
Ashford Writing Center
.
Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper:
Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length (excluding title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the
Ashford Writing Center
.
Must include a title page with the following:
Title of paper
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
Must use at least five scholarly sources, including a minimum of three from the Ashford University Library.
The
Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources
table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.
Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. For more information please review the
In-Text Citation Guide
and the
APA References List.
Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Please review the
APA Essay Checklist for Students
to ensure you have al.
Follow all instructions Here are the 2 assignments.News Article 4.docxMorganLudwig40
Follow all instructions: Here are the 2 assignments.
News Article 4:
News Article Review Instructions
You are required to submit brief essays which discuss current news articles that relate to public policy. The purpose of this assignment is to encourage you to evaluate current public policy issues and their treatment in the media in light of the concepts covered in the readings and discussions occurring in the course. The news articles you select must illustrate a real-world application, or, where appropriate, a lack of application, of one or more of the concepts covered in the readings of the same module/week. Your essays must be critical reviews of the articles, meaning that you must provide your own analysis regarding the articles, rather than simply summarizing them.
Review the News Article Review Grading Rubric to improve the quality of your essays and be sure to adhere to all of the specific guidelines described below.
News Article Selection Guidelines
The articles or news stories that you choose must be:
found in a newspaper, on a news program, or from another reputable media source (including reputable Internet sources);
published within the last month; and
clearly illustrative of the application, or failure to apply, one or more of the concepts covered in the course during the module/week of the assignment.
Each article review must cover different topics. Refrain from using follow-up pieces or multiple perspectives of the same topic. For example, if you find an article discussing a new government regulation in
The New York Times
, you cannot use a follow-up piece put out a few days later in the same newspaper or a different article in a different newspaper discussing the same topic.
Essay Guidelines
Your essay must be ½-1 page, double-spaced. In the essay, you must summarize the article in order to demonstrate your comprehension of the content. Additionally, you must identify key elements discussed in the article and relate those elements back to concepts discussed in the course. Discuss whether the situation described in the article implements any of the concepts discussed in the course or if there are possible ways that concepts from the course could be implemented.
At the end of the essay, provide the complete citation for the article (including the publication date). If possible, you should include the actual article either by pasting it at the end of the document or by providing a link to the article. Format the essay and citation in current Turabian style.
Next:
Research Paper 2 Instructions
In conjunction with Module/Week 8 of this course, you will be required to draft 1 medium-length research paper. The paper must be 7–10 pages (not including the title page and bibliography), in current Turabian format, with default margins and in 12-pt. Times New Roman font. Each paper must include citations to adequate sources supporting and/or illustrating your positions. A minimum of 5 sources are required. Ea.
When you competed online, I will extend time for the next assignments
The major research project
The major research project refers to a substantial and in-depth research endeavor undertaken by students, scholars, or researchers. It typically serves as a significant component of academic or professional studies and involves conducting original research on a specific topic, generating new knowledge, and contributing to the existing body of literature in the field.
The major research project involves several key elements:
Research Proposal: It begins with the formulation of a research proposal that outlines the research objectives, questions, methodology, and expected outcomes. The proposal serves as a roadmap for the project, guiding the researcher throughout the research process.
Literature Review: A comprehensive review of existing literature related to the research topic is conducted. This involves identifying and analyzing relevant scholarly articles, books, and other sources to gain an understanding of the current state of knowledge and identify research gaps.
Research Methodology: The research methodology describes the approach and techniques used to collect and analyze data. It includes selecting appropriate research methods, such as surveys, interviews, experiments, or data analysis, and detailing the procedures for data collection, sampling, and data analysis.
Composition II Advocacy Assignment · Peer Review Essay III betLynellBull52
Composition II
Advocacy Assignment
· Peer Review Essay III between March 30th and 11:59 PM
I ask that you do not write about abortion and gun control or related topics in this assignment. Any paper on these topics will not be accepted for a grade.
All work submitted for this class must be specifically written for this class.
Skills you will learn/practice in this assignment include (but are not limited to):
1. Determining and narrowing down a research topic.
2. Find the appropriate tone to write for an academic audience.
3. Critical reading and thinking skills.
4. Conducting research on specific issues and aspects of a larger topic.
5. Synthesizing information from outside sources into your paper.
6. Using quotations from outside sources effectively.
7. Providing in text citations in proper MLA format.
8. Organizing a paper to clearly answer several aspects of a topic in a logical manner with each topic building on the previous one.
9. Using formal tone and diction (word choice).
10. Creating a Works Cited page in correct MLA format.
11. Using transitions for smooth flow.
12. Editing and proofreading.
Advocacy Proposal must be submitted and approved prior to submitting the paper. The paper will not be accepted, and you will not receive credit for it unless this proposal has been submitted and approved first.
Aim for 5 pages (double spaced using Times New Roman 12 font). You should have at least half a page (12 lines or more on the fifth page for the paper to meet the page length requirement. You should also have a Works Cited page in addition to the five pages. 5% will be deducted from papers which do not meet the page length requirement or are missing a Works Cited Page. 10% will be deducted if the paper does not meet the page length requirement and does not have a Works Cited page.
In this assignment, you will find a social issue that you find meaningful and relevant. This could be an issue that is affecting the world or our country or our state or even the local community you live in. This is not a strictly argumentative paper although you might use argument to show why this is a topic that is worthy of advocation.
Once you have identified the issue, you will write a paper advocating for this issue. Here are the points you must cover in your essay:
1. General introduction
2. What is advocacy?
3. What is the specific issue that you are advocating for?
4. Whom does this issue affect? Be specific in answering this question.
5. Why is it important to address this issue?
6. Are there programs/solutions that are already in place addressing this issue?
7. Which nonprofits are already advocating for this issue? Provide an overview of at least one nonprofit and their activities and accomplishments.
8. What do you want to persuade your audience to do (call to action)?
Your essay must go beyond informing your audience. You must also provide viable suggestions that you would like your audience, individually as well as a ...
Running head STRATEGIC MARKETING MODULE 1 CASE .docxjeanettehully
Running head: STRATEGIC MARKETING MODULE 1 CASE 1
STRATEGIC MARKETING MODULE 1 CASE 2
Trident University International
Student Name
Strategic Marketing Module 1 Case
MKT501: Strategic Marketing
Professor’s Name
Date of Submission
Strategic Marketing Module 1 Case
This is your 2-3 sentence introduction. No heading is required. Remember to always indent the first line of a paragraph (use the tab key). The margins, font size, spacing, and font type (bold or plain) are set in APA format. While you may change the names of the headings and subheadings, do not change the font or style of font. This introduction should provide a quick overview of the topic discussed.
Industry
Research your product/service’s industry with regard to mark-ups and contribution margins. Describe the industry.
Industry Markups and Contribution Margins
Discuss the margins and markups on goods or services. Discuss other economic factors that affect the mark-ups
Supporting Prices and Margins
What marketing techniques can companies use to support the pricing schemes that support their margins?
Conclusion
This is your 2-3 sentence conclusion. Remember this is the last thing your reader will hear.
References
This listing should be in alphabetical order. Below are a few examples of reference list entries. The following list needs to be removed before you submit the paper.
Journal in online library(be sure that you give the specific library database for journal articles that you have retrieved from the library, e.g., Proquest, EBSCO – Academic Search Complete, EBSCO – Business Source Complete, IBISWorld, etc.):
Last name, Initials. (yyyy of journal volume). Title of article. Title of Journal,volume
number,(issue number), pages. Retrieved from [insert name of library database]
Example:
Borgerson, J. L., Schroeder, J. E., Escudero Magnusson, M., & Magnusson, F. (2009).
Corporate communication, ethics, and operational identity: A case study of Benetton. Business Ethics: A European Review, 18(3), 209-223. Retrieved from Proquest.
Book in online library:
Last name, Initials. (yyyy published). Book title. Retrieved from [insert name of library
database]
Example:
Johnson, R. A. (2009). Helping really fat dogs. Retrieved from EBSCO eBook Collection.
Newspaper in online library:
Author last name, first initial. (YYYY, MM DD). Name of article. Title of Newspaper,
pages. Retrieved from [name of library database].
Example:
Dee, J. (2007, December 23). A toy maker’s conscience. New York Times Magazine, 34-39.
Retrieved from EBSCO – Academic Source Complete.
Websites
APA end reference for a website – with author:
Author. (Year [use n.d. if not given]). Article or page title.
Larger Publication Title. Retrieved from https://urladdress
Example:
Shiva, V. (2006, February 12). Bioethics: A third world issue. Nativeweb. Retrieved
from https://www.nativeweb.org/pages/legal/shiva.html
APA end reference for a websi ...
Themes for exploration in Critical Reasoning and Writing the R.docxsusannr
Themes for exploration in Critical Reasoning and Writing the Research Paper:
Below are some of the “sociopolitical” themes and related questions I will ask you to explore
throughout our course; our course readings are a reflection of these themes:
- Privilege: What is privilege? Is contemporary Western and U.S. culture organized in a
way that privileges some and not others, or some more than others? Why and how? Is
this something that can or should be solved by government intervention, individual and
group initiative, or public shaming? What can or should be done?
- Wealth Disparity: What is meant by the “wealth gap”? Is this a serious problem in U.S.,
Wester, and/or Global society? Are laborers the world over exploited by employers to
varying degrees? How so? What are the results of exaggerated wealth disparity? Is this
something that can or should be solved by government intervention, individual and group
initiative, or public shaming? What can or should be done?
- Justice and Equality: What do we mean by “justice” and “equality”? Is equal criminal,
social, and economic justice a worthy goal for Western and U.S. society? Are we all, in
Western/U.S. society, treated equally where it concerns the criminal justice system,
local, state and federal governments, and employers? If not, is this something that can or
should be solved by legislation or individual and group initiative? What can or should be
done?
- Health and Wellness: What are the best ways to “take care” of oneself physically,
mentally and spiritually? Is there a health and wellness crisis in the U.S. and/or Western
society? A mental health crisis? An obesity “epidemic”? How serious are these problems
and what are the results? What can and should be done by individuals, groups, the
public at large, the government, to improve the situation?
- Success and Personal Improvement: Is it possible to improve on one’s natural
intelligence and abilities or is the individual “stuck” with what they’re given? If
improvement is possible, what must be done? What is the “growth mindset”? Are we in
U.S/Western society influenced more to adopt a “growth” or “fixed” mindset? What are
the individual and societal effects of these separate mindsets? What can or should be
done by individuals, groups, the public at large, the government, to promote a growth
mindset? What would the improvement be to individuals and society if more of us
adopted a growth mindset?
- Power: Who wields “power” in U.S./Western culture, and who has wielded it throughout
the history of Western civilization? How has power been wielded by the powerful, over
whom have they wielded it, and to what effects has it be wielded? Do past injustices and
cruelties matter in the now? Why or why not? Is there an imbalance of power in
contemporary U.S. and Western society? If so, what are the effects of this imbalance
and what can or should be done by government intervention and/or individual o.
Knot theoryDid you tie your shoe laces the same way today .docxcroysierkathey
Knot theory
Did you tie your shoe laces the same way today as yesterday? We are all
familiar with knots from everyday life. But when does a mathematician
consider two knots to be the same? To capture the mathematical, rather
than physical, features of a knot, we glue the ends together to form a circular
loop, and then treat the string as infinitely strong, thin, and stretchy. The
downside of doing so is that it is not immediately clear how to distinguish
two knots, as there are infinitely many configurations for the same knot.
For this project you should find out about how knots are represented, and
about some of the invariants used to tell them apart. Some possible areas of
investigation include:
• tricolourability.
• genus.
• the Jones polynomial.
You should include plenty of your own examples to illustrate your under-
standing.
Prerequisites
No particular background knowledge is needed, but you will need to be able
to interpret a 2D diagram as a 3D object in space and visualise it moving
over time.
Literature
• Colin Adams, The Knot Book
• Peter Cromwell, Knots and Links
Additional tips:
The purpose of the final assignment is for you to analyze an existing policy (at the federal, state, or local level) and discuss its impact on a social problem. You aren’t proposing a policy, but analyzing an existing policy of interest to you.
Be sure to take enough time reading about the policy you selected to thoroughly understand it in an in-depth way and be able to confidently answer the questions in the assignment.
Please take time to carefully read each question in the assignment and be sure to answer it. As you proof-read your paper, take the opportunity to again review the assignment and double check that you have thoroughly but succinctly provided the information for each applicable question.
Please make sure you are using APA style in your final paper, including the title page with name and dates.
The assignment is 8 – 10 pages long because that’s roughly the length of a comprehensive social policy analysis. Please try to refrain from adding more words than necessary to stretch the length.
Proof-reading more than once is a great idea to try to catch sentences that aren’t sentences and words that are inadvertently misused. Read it out loud. I understand that the U of MD’s writing lab is available to help those interested in strengthening their writing skills – don’t hesitate to take advantage of it!
My expectation is that direct quotes be kept to a minimum in that graduate-level writing involves synthesizing ideas and then presenting them in your OWN words. For those quotes you do use, please be sure to use the correct citation and quotation marks. Not doing so may be considered plagiarism and will be responded to accordingly.
Assignment 2: Policy Analysis. DUE: 11/28
For this assignment, you will examine a social policy at the local, state or federal level by the legislative, executive, or judicial bran ...
Social Issues and the WorkplaceFor the Final Paper, you will choos.docxlorileemcclatchie
Social Issues and the Workplace
For the Final Paper, you will choose a social issue affecting the workplace and working environment, and develop a paper that thoroughly discusses the issue from both the workplace and societal viewpoints. Be sure to include the positive and negative aspects of the issue in relation to the workplace, society, and workers, especially the unique worker groups who may be most affected (e.g., women, immigrants, LGBTQ citizens, the working or middle classes, and racial, ethnic or cultural groups). Analyze how the issue could be positively supported using various social controls (e.g., laws, organizational policies/practices, training/education, government or corporate involvement, or social change) and recommend interventions in these areas. In addition, discuss the potential social or economic benefits which may result if your recommendations were implemented.
Choose one of the following social issues:
The role of women in leadership
Faith-based decision making in business (hiring and customers served)
The use of immigrant labor in California
Sexual harassment
Executive versus worker compensation disparity
The gender wage gap
Whistleblowing
The paper must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length (excluding the title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style. You must use at least five scholarly sources (three of which must be found in the Ashford University Library) other than the textbook to support your claims. Cite your sources in text and on the reference page. For information regarding APA samples and tutorials, visit the
Ashford Writing Center
.
Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper:
Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length (excluding title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the
Ashford Writing Center
.
Must include a title page with the following:
Title of paper
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
Must use at least five scholarly sources, including a minimum of three from the Ashford University Library.
The
Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources
table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.
Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. For more information please review the
In-Text Citation Guide
and the
APA References List.
Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Please review the
APA Essay Checklist for Students
to ensure you have al.
Follow all instructions Here are the 2 assignments.News Article 4.docxMorganLudwig40
Follow all instructions: Here are the 2 assignments.
News Article 4:
News Article Review Instructions
You are required to submit brief essays which discuss current news articles that relate to public policy. The purpose of this assignment is to encourage you to evaluate current public policy issues and their treatment in the media in light of the concepts covered in the readings and discussions occurring in the course. The news articles you select must illustrate a real-world application, or, where appropriate, a lack of application, of one or more of the concepts covered in the readings of the same module/week. Your essays must be critical reviews of the articles, meaning that you must provide your own analysis regarding the articles, rather than simply summarizing them.
Review the News Article Review Grading Rubric to improve the quality of your essays and be sure to adhere to all of the specific guidelines described below.
News Article Selection Guidelines
The articles or news stories that you choose must be:
found in a newspaper, on a news program, or from another reputable media source (including reputable Internet sources);
published within the last month; and
clearly illustrative of the application, or failure to apply, one or more of the concepts covered in the course during the module/week of the assignment.
Each article review must cover different topics. Refrain from using follow-up pieces or multiple perspectives of the same topic. For example, if you find an article discussing a new government regulation in
The New York Times
, you cannot use a follow-up piece put out a few days later in the same newspaper or a different article in a different newspaper discussing the same topic.
Essay Guidelines
Your essay must be ½-1 page, double-spaced. In the essay, you must summarize the article in order to demonstrate your comprehension of the content. Additionally, you must identify key elements discussed in the article and relate those elements back to concepts discussed in the course. Discuss whether the situation described in the article implements any of the concepts discussed in the course or if there are possible ways that concepts from the course could be implemented.
At the end of the essay, provide the complete citation for the article (including the publication date). If possible, you should include the actual article either by pasting it at the end of the document or by providing a link to the article. Format the essay and citation in current Turabian style.
Next:
Research Paper 2 Instructions
In conjunction with Module/Week 8 of this course, you will be required to draft 1 medium-length research paper. The paper must be 7–10 pages (not including the title page and bibliography), in current Turabian format, with default margins and in 12-pt. Times New Roman font. Each paper must include citations to adequate sources supporting and/or illustrating your positions. A minimum of 5 sources are required. Ea.
When you competed online, I will extend time for the next assignments
The major research project
The major research project refers to a substantial and in-depth research endeavor undertaken by students, scholars, or researchers. It typically serves as a significant component of academic or professional studies and involves conducting original research on a specific topic, generating new knowledge, and contributing to the existing body of literature in the field.
The major research project involves several key elements:
Research Proposal: It begins with the formulation of a research proposal that outlines the research objectives, questions, methodology, and expected outcomes. The proposal serves as a roadmap for the project, guiding the researcher throughout the research process.
Literature Review: A comprehensive review of existing literature related to the research topic is conducted. This involves identifying and analyzing relevant scholarly articles, books, and other sources to gain an understanding of the current state of knowledge and identify research gaps.
Research Methodology: The research methodology describes the approach and techniques used to collect and analyze data. It includes selecting appropriate research methods, such as surveys, interviews, experiments, or data analysis, and detailing the procedures for data collection, sampling, and data analysis.
Composition II Advocacy Assignment · Peer Review Essay III betLynellBull52
Composition II
Advocacy Assignment
· Peer Review Essay III between March 30th and 11:59 PM
I ask that you do not write about abortion and gun control or related topics in this assignment. Any paper on these topics will not be accepted for a grade.
All work submitted for this class must be specifically written for this class.
Skills you will learn/practice in this assignment include (but are not limited to):
1. Determining and narrowing down a research topic.
2. Find the appropriate tone to write for an academic audience.
3. Critical reading and thinking skills.
4. Conducting research on specific issues and aspects of a larger topic.
5. Synthesizing information from outside sources into your paper.
6. Using quotations from outside sources effectively.
7. Providing in text citations in proper MLA format.
8. Organizing a paper to clearly answer several aspects of a topic in a logical manner with each topic building on the previous one.
9. Using formal tone and diction (word choice).
10. Creating a Works Cited page in correct MLA format.
11. Using transitions for smooth flow.
12. Editing and proofreading.
Advocacy Proposal must be submitted and approved prior to submitting the paper. The paper will not be accepted, and you will not receive credit for it unless this proposal has been submitted and approved first.
Aim for 5 pages (double spaced using Times New Roman 12 font). You should have at least half a page (12 lines or more on the fifth page for the paper to meet the page length requirement. You should also have a Works Cited page in addition to the five pages. 5% will be deducted from papers which do not meet the page length requirement or are missing a Works Cited Page. 10% will be deducted if the paper does not meet the page length requirement and does not have a Works Cited page.
In this assignment, you will find a social issue that you find meaningful and relevant. This could be an issue that is affecting the world or our country or our state or even the local community you live in. This is not a strictly argumentative paper although you might use argument to show why this is a topic that is worthy of advocation.
Once you have identified the issue, you will write a paper advocating for this issue. Here are the points you must cover in your essay:
1. General introduction
2. What is advocacy?
3. What is the specific issue that you are advocating for?
4. Whom does this issue affect? Be specific in answering this question.
5. Why is it important to address this issue?
6. Are there programs/solutions that are already in place addressing this issue?
7. Which nonprofits are already advocating for this issue? Provide an overview of at least one nonprofit and their activities and accomplishments.
8. What do you want to persuade your audience to do (call to action)?
Your essay must go beyond informing your audience. You must also provide viable suggestions that you would like your audience, individually as well as a ...
Running head STRATEGIC MARKETING MODULE 1 CASE .docxjeanettehully
Running head: STRATEGIC MARKETING MODULE 1 CASE 1
STRATEGIC MARKETING MODULE 1 CASE 2
Trident University International
Student Name
Strategic Marketing Module 1 Case
MKT501: Strategic Marketing
Professor’s Name
Date of Submission
Strategic Marketing Module 1 Case
This is your 2-3 sentence introduction. No heading is required. Remember to always indent the first line of a paragraph (use the tab key). The margins, font size, spacing, and font type (bold or plain) are set in APA format. While you may change the names of the headings and subheadings, do not change the font or style of font. This introduction should provide a quick overview of the topic discussed.
Industry
Research your product/service’s industry with regard to mark-ups and contribution margins. Describe the industry.
Industry Markups and Contribution Margins
Discuss the margins and markups on goods or services. Discuss other economic factors that affect the mark-ups
Supporting Prices and Margins
What marketing techniques can companies use to support the pricing schemes that support their margins?
Conclusion
This is your 2-3 sentence conclusion. Remember this is the last thing your reader will hear.
References
This listing should be in alphabetical order. Below are a few examples of reference list entries. The following list needs to be removed before you submit the paper.
Journal in online library(be sure that you give the specific library database for journal articles that you have retrieved from the library, e.g., Proquest, EBSCO – Academic Search Complete, EBSCO – Business Source Complete, IBISWorld, etc.):
Last name, Initials. (yyyy of journal volume). Title of article. Title of Journal,volume
number,(issue number), pages. Retrieved from [insert name of library database]
Example:
Borgerson, J. L., Schroeder, J. E., Escudero Magnusson, M., & Magnusson, F. (2009).
Corporate communication, ethics, and operational identity: A case study of Benetton. Business Ethics: A European Review, 18(3), 209-223. Retrieved from Proquest.
Book in online library:
Last name, Initials. (yyyy published). Book title. Retrieved from [insert name of library
database]
Example:
Johnson, R. A. (2009). Helping really fat dogs. Retrieved from EBSCO eBook Collection.
Newspaper in online library:
Author last name, first initial. (YYYY, MM DD). Name of article. Title of Newspaper,
pages. Retrieved from [name of library database].
Example:
Dee, J. (2007, December 23). A toy maker’s conscience. New York Times Magazine, 34-39.
Retrieved from EBSCO – Academic Source Complete.
Websites
APA end reference for a website – with author:
Author. (Year [use n.d. if not given]). Article or page title.
Larger Publication Title. Retrieved from https://urladdress
Example:
Shiva, V. (2006, February 12). Bioethics: A third world issue. Nativeweb. Retrieved
from https://www.nativeweb.org/pages/legal/shiva.html
APA end reference for a websi ...
In this assignment you will craft a research paper on a homeland s.docxsleeperharwell
In this assignment you will craft a research paper on a homeland security issue. In the prior assignment, you presented the first three sections of your paper. This week, you will add the final sections and present the full paper. Be sure to make any changes to your literature review based on instructor feedback.
The three main sections you should add to the paper for this submission are the
Methodology and Research Strategy,
Analysis and Findings, section and the
Conclusions/Recommendations section.
Methodology and Research Strategy: This section provides the reader with a description of how you carried out your qualitative research project, and the variables you identified and analyzed. It describes any special considerations and defines any limitations and terms specific to this project, if necessary. This section can be brief or more complicated, depending on the project, written in 1-2 pages
Analysis and Findings: are not the same as conclusions. In the analysis component of this section you identify how you analyzed the data. The second part is the finding you got from your analysis of the data. The findings are the facts that you developed, not your interpretation of the facts. That interpretation is conducted in the conclusions and recommendations section of the paper. Findings will come from the prior research you examined and your analysis of those prior findings to create new findings for your paper. While there may be some facts that are such that they will stand and translate to your paper, the intent is to create new knowledge, so you will normally analyze the data to create your own findings of what facts that data represents. This section should be at least 2-5 pages.
Conclusions and Recommendations: is the section where you give your interpretation of the data. Here you tell the reader what the findings mean. Often the conclusions and recommendations sections will mirror the findings in construct as the researcher tells the reader what the researcher sees as the meaning of that data. Then, drawing on those conclusions, the researcher tells the reader what they believe needs to be done to solve/answer the research question. This section may include recognition of any needs for further research and then finishes with a traditional conclusion to the paper as a whole.
Remember, your paper should seek to answer a question that helps to solve the research puzzle you identified.
PCB3060 Paper instructions
Prof. S. Williams
1
Course Paper Guidelines
Overview
As citizens of the 21st Century it is no exaggeration to claim that we are witnessing the
ascendency of the biotechnological age. Rapid and dramatic advances in genetics have
had profound impacts upon scientific, medical and environmental technologies and
have radically altered the understanding of ourselves as human organisms within a
global ecosystem. Such scientific progress has undoubtedly raised important .
Assignment Sheet CDFS 411 Policy Interview Paper .docxlynettearnold46882
Assignment Sheet
CDFS 411
Policy Interview Paper
You will identify a current policy issue relevant to you, interview a key community
stakeholder that can speak to the issue, and write a final policy interview paper that describes
current social policies related to the issue, incorporates background research, and provides
recommendations for future policy and practice. The paper is worth a maximum of 100 points
and should be limited to 6-8 double-spaced, typewritten pages excluding the title page and
references. All papers are to be turned in via BeachBoard using the Dropbox feature. The
course calendar lists related due dates.
Writing the Paper
Content and Organization
Address each of the points in the following outline. This outline should be used to
organize your paper. Explanations given below will be discussed further in class, and your essay
should be based on both.
I. Title Page (Title, Your Name, Course, and Semester)
You do not need a running head or abstract.
II. Introduction (Purpose, Organization)
The Purpose of your paper is to gain an in-depth understanding of an important issue
facing children and families today, and to understand how social policies in the United
States are related to the community programs and services designed to address this need.
You must explain what social policy is and why it is important to children and
families. Make sure you include citations. When writing about the Organization of your
paper, state the sequence in which topics will be presented in the discussion, reflection
and conclusions sections of your paper.
III. Discussion
A. (Your Topic if Interest)
Your focus in this section will be on describing a social policy issue of importance to
you (e.g., The importance of after-school programs, Increasing access to high-quality
early care and education for low-income families). Why does this issue matter? How
does it impact children and/or families? What are best practices or programs that have
shown to have positive effects? Are there key components to ensure high quality
services? You must cite a minimum of three outside sources in this section (e.g.,
books, peer-reviewed journal articles).
B. An Interview with (Title of Community Stakeholder Interviewed)
Assignment Sheet
CDFS 411
Provide a description of the community program you chose for your interview. What
is it called? Where is it located? What types of services do they provide?
Provide a description of the community stakeholder you interviewed. What is their
title/role? What do they do? Provide context for the interview. When and where did it
take place? How long did it last? What was it like?
Talk about the most meaningful highlights from your interview. You do not have to
recap the entire interview, rather explain the most relevant and interesting things you
learned. What did you learn about the program/topic of interest? What did you learn
a.
PLSC 540 Public Budgeting Fall 2011Imagine yourself as the city .docxLeilaniPoolsy
PLSC 540 Public Budgeting Fall 2011
Imagine yourself as the city manager or budget/finance officer in a reasonably mid-sized (say 20,000 to 75,000 population) local government. Get the data on a local government unit/community online from SEMCOG.org and from its webpage if it has one. The local elected governing body of this unit has just given you a new task. The task includes: examining the current budget methods, from format to timetables to data collection to the politics of budgeting, and explaining why they are being used; giving a brief overview of other methods that might conceivably be used in your situation; and finally, to suggesting changes to the methods and procedures that will make you budgeting procedures “better.” Much of this information can now be found online. If you cannot find it, use your imagination and create it. That is, make it up, but make it reasonable. Cite your sources.
I suggest that you begin (no intro, this is a report) by briefly describing the major factors, as you see them, in your current situation that have strong (positive or negative) effects on the budget process. This might include, but not be limited to: 1) demographics – what does the overview of you population look like? What race or ethnicities make up your population? What is the average job? What is the income spread? How big is your population? How many in school? How many old people? Are you growing, static, or declining in population and why? 2) what does the geography of your district look like? Can you expand your boundaries, or are you locked in by other communities? Do you have useful or non-useful natural features? 3) What is your current major resource (tax) base and how has it changed over the years? How do you expect it to change in the future? How hard is it to predict your revenues from your base resources? Can the prediction be improved? 4) What are the major issues that require community budget expenditures (streets, safety, jobs, schools, other) and how do you expect them to change in the near future? 5) how do changes in the state or national economy affect your tax base? You don’t have to answer all these, but pick the ones you think are important. (Use your imagination. Draw on communities you are familiar with. Compare and contrast.) 6) What are the major political forces that result from all of the above? Number 6 is very, very important. And, you may want to include your estimation of the quality of both the elected and the appointed officials who will be working with you on future budgets.
The rest of your answer should follow from the preceding observations.
Next, discuss what kind of budgeting you currently use (include format, general timelines, who puts in suggestions, etc). Explain why you do it this way. (Again, use your imagination. Most budgets continue to be fashioned much as they have in the past until something forces a change.) Talk about the good and the bad points of doi.
1 SOC 320 Final Project Guidelines and Rubric .docxkarisariddell
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SOC 320 Final Project Guidelines and Rubric
Overview
The final project for this course is the creation of a position paper to illustrate the position of a social advocacy group on a gender-related issue. You will assume
the role of a researcher for a social advocacy group that focuses on issues related to gender. You will assume that your manager has tasked you with writing a
position paper that clearly articulates the group’s stance on a given gender-related issue in an attempt to justify the ultimate goal of the social advocacy group.
You will select an issue from the options provided or submit your own issue for instructor approval. You will then analyze the issue through the incorporation of
evidence and the application of sociological theory.
You are encouraged to choose your own topic to address in the position paper and will be guided through this process in the early modules of the course. Some
gender-related issues to you might consider focusing on in this project include the following:
• Fraternity hazing
• Equal pay for women
• Allowing children to transition to their self-identified gender
• Adoption rights for same-sex couples *******************
• Gender-neutral bathrooms in the workplace
The project is divided into two milestones, which will be submitted at various points throughout the course to provide you opportunities to conduct research and
work on elements of your paper. These milestones will be submitted in Modules Three and Five. The final product will be submitted in Module Seven.
In the position paper, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following course outcomes:
• Analyze views of gender from a historical perspective for their impact on today’s societies and individuals
• Challenge current stereotypes of various gender expressions using evidence from observations and other resources
• Determine how reactions to expressions of gender and gender identity have evolved over time supported by sociological theory
• Communicate results of analyses on gender issues adhering to ethical requirements and other best practices regarding sociological research
2
Prompt
For your position paper, you will represent the position of your social advocacy group on a specific issue related to gender and support that position through the
application of sociological theory and evidence. Your position will challenge preconceived notions around this issue by investigating its history and how it has
evolved over time. The goal of this paper is to promote awareness around your chosen issue and encourage support for your social advocacy group.
Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:
I. Introduction: In this section, you will introduce your audience to the gender issue you have chosen. You will develop a statement that establishes your
position on your chosen issue. Be sure to employ appropriate ethical considerations and best practice.
36042 Topic SCI 207 Our Dependence upon the EnvironmentNumber.docxrhetttrevannion
36042 Topic: SCI 207 Our Dependence upon the Environment
Number of Pages: 2 (Double Spaced)
Number of sources: 2
Writing Style: APA
Type of document: Essay
Academic Level:Undergraduate
Category: Environmental Issues
VIP Support: N/A
Language Style: English (U.S.)
Order Instructions:
Week 2 - Assignment 2
Peer Review of Week 1 Assignment
[WLO: 3] [CLOs: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Your reviews of the work of three of your peers are all due on Day 7. Your grade will reflect both the quality and thoroughness of your three completed Peer Review Forms. In this class activity, you will be examining the work of your peers and offering helpful suggestions for how their work might be improved in quality and clarity.
The Process:
Prior to beginning work on this discussion, download the Peer Review FormPreview the document.
Read it over carefully, including the tips on page 1.
Upload and submit your Sustainable Living Guide Contributions, Part 1 of 4: Sustaining Biodiversity and Ecosystems assignment to the Peer Review Assignment Submission page in Canvas by Day 2. You utilized the Week 1 Assignment TemplatePreview the document to complete this assignment in Week 1.
After Day 2 passes, go back to the Peer Review Assignment Submission page to access the files of the three classmates that you will be reviewing.
Use the Peer Review Form to give quality feedback to each of the three peers assigned to you using separate forms for each review.
When you have completed your three peer reviews, upload each of the completed forms as individual attachments in the comments area of the Peer Review Assignment Submission page so that your peers can receive your feedback.
Upload all three of your Peer Review Forms to Waypoint for evaluation by the instructor.
Carefully review the Grading Rubric (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.
Week 1 Assignment Template
Sustainable Living Guide Contributions, Part One of Four:
Sustaining Biodiversity and Ecosystems
Instructions: Using the term that you have selected from the list provided in the classroom, please complete the following template. Create a minimum of 5 to 7 well-crafted sentences per paragraph. In your response, you are expected to cite and reference, in APA format, at least two outside sources in addition to the class text. The sources must be credible (from experts in the field of study); scholarly sources (published in peer-reviewed academic journals) are strongly encouraged. Delete these instructions before submitting your work to Waypoint.
Your Term:
Instructions: In the first paragraph;
•
Thoroughly define your term.
•
Describe how the term relates to this week’s theme. Provide specific examples.
Delete these instructions before submitting your work to Waypoint.
[Enter your information here]
Instructions: In the second paragraph;
•
Discuss how the term affects living things and the physical world..
Developing Research-Based Solutions to Problems of Practice ScorinLinaCovington707
Developing Research-Based
Solution
s to Problems of Practice Scoring Guide
CRITERIA
NON-PERFORMANCE
BASIC
PROFICIENT
DISTINGUISHED
Define a problem of practice in an organization.
20%
Does not define a problem of practice in an organization.
Provides a somewhat unclear or inaccurate problem of practice in an organization.
Defines a problem of practice in an organization.
Defines a problem of practice in an organization concisely and incorporates strong support from scholarly sources.
Analyze key findings from two original, peer reviewed research reports from within the last 5 years.
20%
Does not analyze key findings from two original, peer reviewed research reports from within the last 5 years.
Provides somewhat unclear or inaccurate analysis of findings from two original, peer reviewed research reports from within the last 5 years.
Analyzes key findings from two original, peer reviewed research reports from within the last 5 years.
Analyzes key findings from two original, peer reviewed research reports from within the last 5 years, incorporating strong support from scholarly sources.
Evaluate key findings from the research reports.
20%
Does not evaluate key findings from the research reports
Provides a somewhat unclear or inaccurate evaluation of key findings from the research reports.
Evaluates key findings from the research reports.
Evaluates key findings from the research reports, incorporating strong support from scholarly sources.
Propose an evidence based solution to the problem of practice.
20%
Does not propose an evidence based solution to the problem of practice.
Provides an incomplete solution to the problem of practice.
Proposes an evidence based solution to the problem of practice.
Proposes an evidence based solution to the problem of practice, incorporating strong support from scholarly sources.
Convey purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards.
10%
Does not convey purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and writing scholarly standards.
Conveys purpose, in an appropriate tone or style. Clear, effective communication is inhibited by insufficient supporting evidence and/or minimal adherence to applicable writing standards.
Conveys purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards.
Conveys clear purpose, in a tone and style well-suited to the intended audience. Supports assertions, arguments, and conclusions with relevant, credible, and convincing evidence. Exhibits strict and nearly flawless adherence to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards.
Apply APA style and formatting to scholarly writing.
10%
Does not apply APA style and formatting to scholarly writing.
Applies APA style and formatting to scholarly writing ...
Additional tips The purpose of the final assignment is for yo.docxdaniahendric
Additional tips:
The purpose of the final assignment is for you to analyze an existing policy (at the federal, state, or local level) and discuss its impact on a social problem. You aren’t proposing a policy, but analyzing an existing policy of interest to you.
Be sure to take enough time reading about the policy you selected to thoroughly understand it in an in-depth way and be able to confidently answer the questions in the assignment.
Please take time to carefully read each question in the assignment and be sure to answer it. As you proof-read your paper, take the opportunity to again review the assignment and double check that you have thoroughly but succinctly provided the information for each applicable question.
Please make sure you are using APA style in your final paper, including the title page with name and dates.
The assignment is 8 – 10 pages long because that’s roughly the length of a comprehensive social policy analysis. Please try to refrain from adding more words than necessary to stretch the length.
Proof-reading more than once is a great idea to try to catch sentences that aren’t sentences and words that are inadvertently misused. Read it out loud. I understand that the U of MD’s writing lab is available to help those interested in strengthening their writing skills – don’t hesitate to take advantage of it!
My expectation is that direct quotes be kept to a minimum in that graduate-level writing involves synthesizing ideas and then presenting them in your OWN words. For those quotes you do use, please be sure to use the correct citation and quotation marks. Not doing so may be considered plagiarism and will be responded to accordingly.
Assignment 2: Policy Analysis. DUE: 11/28
For this assignment, you will examine a social policy at the local, state or federal level by the legislative, executive, or judicial branch of government. The policy may be addressing a social issue that directly or indirectly affects the clients served by your field placement, agency of employment, your community, or who you plan to work with after graduation. Drawing from class materials and external sources, write an 8-10 page policy analysis (double-spaced, 12 point font, with 1” margins). Your paper should address the following:
Describe the social issue and identify the population-at-risk. Summarize existing research on this social issue.
What is the historical context of the policy? How did the social issue come to the attention of policymakers? Who were/are the key actors who made the issue “legitimate” and mobilized support for or against the policy? Were there previous policy attempts to address this issue?
Describe the social policy, answering the following questions:
What kinds of benefits are offered?
What are the bases of social allocation? (who is eligible)
How are the benefits to be delivered?
How are the benefits financed?
What is the purpose/goal of the social policy? What assumptions about problem ...
Clinical Assignment Quality Improvement Project Part 1GoalWilheminaRossi174
Clinical Assignment: Quality Improvement Project Part 1
Goal:
· To assess a clinical issue that is the focus of your Quality Improvement Project.
· Create a description of the clinical issue to be addressed in the project.
Content Requirements:
1. Identify the clinical issue that will be the focus of your Quality Improvement project.
2. Provide rationale for the need to change the status quo.
3. Identify best practices from the literature related to the issues.
Submission Instructions:
· The paper is to be clear and concise, and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation and misspelling.
· The paper is to be 2 - 3 pages in length, excluding the title, abstract and references page.
· Incorporate a minimum of 3 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work.
· Journal articles and books should be referenced according to current APA style (the library has a copy of the APA Manual).
· Your paper should be formatted per current APA and references should be current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions)
· Complete and submit the assignment by 11:59 PM ET on Sunday.
· Note: this is first part of your Quality Improvement Project. You should revise/improve your work based on your professor's feedback. In module 7, you will be putting all the parts together to complete and submit your final project.
Rubic_Print_FormatCourse CodeClass CodeAssignment TitleTotal PointsNRS-493NRS-493-O501Capstone Project Topic Selection and Approval50.0CriteriaPercentageUnsatisfactory (0.00%)Less Than Satisfactory (75.00%)Satisfactory (79.00%)Good (89.00%)Excellent (100.00%)CommentsPoints EarnedContent80.0%Project Topic for Focus of Change Proposal5.0%The problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project that will be the focus of the change proposal is omitted.The problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project that will be the focus of the change proposal is presented but is largely incomplete.The problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project that will be the focus of the change proposal is summarized. There are some omissions or inaccuracies. Some support is needed.The problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project that will be the focus of the change proposal is presented. Minor aspects are unclear or require support.The problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project that will be the focus of the change proposal is clearly and logically presented. Support and rationale are evident.Setting or Context Where Project Topic Is Observed10.0%Th ...
BIOTECHNOLOGY PAPER. This quarter, you will complete a project whichsaundersabelard
BIOTECHNOLOGY PAPER. This quarter, you will complete a project which will culminate in a 5–6 page paper on an established or emerging biotechnology. The project covers both the biological basis of the technology, as well as its benefits, drawbacks, and ethical aspects. The project is broken down into four stages, with deliverables due at each stage. In the final stage, you will combine your previous work, edited according to the feedback you’ve received, into one coherent final paper. Assignment 1: Biotechnology Article – This first assignment, and the entire project, begins with your selection of one article about a particular biotechnology. Subsequent assignments will build on this first assignment, and thus extend your research on the same biotechnology. In Assignment 1, you will summarize the article you’ve chosen (your “target article”), and address some additional issues about how your article relates to the course, to your life, and to the funding of ongoing research. Assignment 2: Biological basis – In the second assignment, you will explain what your chosen biotechnology accomplishes and how it is implemented, and describe the body of knowledge that it is based upon. Your overall goal in this assignment is to show that you understand the underlying science behind the technology. Assignment 3: Benefits, Drawbacks and Ethical Aspects – In the third assignment, you will look at your technology in more depth to analyze the pros and cons, and to also consider any ethical issues that arise from the technology. Assignment 4: Biotech paper – You will pull this final paper together using edited pieces from Assignments 1, 2, and 3, along with an additional section providing your personal viewpoint and summation. The result should be a coherent paper on the biotechnology you’ve chosen. Assignment 1: Biotechnology Article Due Week 3 and worth 80 points Assignment 1 is the first phase of a project that you will complete, in stages, during the term. You will begin by selecting a specific biotechnology that you would like to cover through the entire project. It can be an established technology, such as genetically-modified crops, or an emerging technology, such as CRISPR. The choice of biotechnology is up to you, but consider selecting something that relates to your major, career, or personal interests. CRJ students might consider an established or an emerging biotechnology for crime scene investigation. BUS students might consider a technology that will provide an opportunity to explore bringing new biotech products and services to market or the ethical considerations around marketing biotech to consumers. Choose one magazine or newspaper article that covers the specific technology that you will use throughout the project. It must be a recent article (no more than four years old). For instance, if you choose genetically-modified crops as your biotechnology, then you would need to select one recent article about genetically-modified crops f ...
Evidence-Based Patient-Centered Concept Map Scoring Guide
CRITERIA NON-PERFORMANCE BASIC PROFICIENT DISTINGUISHED
Design an individualized,
patient-centered concept
map, based upon the best
available evidence for
treating a patient's specific
health, economic, and
cultural needs.
Does not design an
individualized, patient-
centered concept map
based on the best
available evidence for
treating a patient's
specific health, economic,
and cultural needs.
Designs a patient-centered
concept map, but the map
is not well individualized to
treat a specific patient's
health, economic, or
cultural needs.
Designs an individualized,
patient-centered concept
map based on the best
available evidence for
treating a patient's specific
health, economic, and
cultural needs.
Designs an individualized, patient-
centered concept map based on the best
available evidence for treating a patient's
specific health, economic, and cultural
needs. Outcomes for each diagnosis are
aligned and complementary.
Analyze the needs of a
patient, and those of their
family, to ensure that the
intervention in the concept
map will be relevant and
appropriate for their beliefs,
values, and lifestyle.
Does not analyze the
needs of a patient, and
those of their family, to
ensure that the
intervention in the concept
map will be relevant and
appropriate for their
beliefs, values, and
lifestyle.
Attempts to analyze the
needs of a patient, and
those of their family, to
ensure that the
intervention in the concept
map will be relevant and
appropriate for their
beliefs, values, and
lifestyle.
Analyzes the needs of a
patient, and those of their
family, to ensure that the
intervention in the concept
map will be relevant and
appropriate for their beliefs,
values, and lifestyle.
Analyzes the needs of a patient, and
those of their family, to ensure that the
intervention in the concept map will be
relevant and appropriate for their beliefs,
values, and lifestyle. Identifies
unanswered questions or areas of
uncertainty where further information
could improve the analysis.
Apply strategies for
communicating with the
patient and their family in an
ethical, culturally sensitive,
and inclusive way.
Does not develop a
strategy for
communicating with
patients and their families
in an ethical, culturally
sensitive, and inclusive
way.
Develops a strategy for
communicating with
patients and their families
that falls short of being
ethical, culturally sensitive,
or inclusive.
Applies strategies for
communicating with the
patient and their family in
an ethical, culturally
sensitive, and inclusive
way.
Applies strategies for communicating
with the patient and their family in an
ethical, culturally sensitive, and inclusive
way. Notes specific ways in which the
communication strategies promote
honest communication, facilitate sharing
only information that is permitted under
data privacy rules, and help to make
complex medical terms and concepts
understandable to your patient and their
family, regard.
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Running head: FINANCIAL PROBLEM
FINANCIAL PROBLEM 3
Financial Problem
Eric Hunt
HUM/115
MAURICE NELSON
May 24, 2016
Financial Problem
1. Define the financial problem
It is imperative to understand the financial problem fully before jumping into a solution. Some financial problems like thinking about what to eat for breakfast, whether to take a train or drive to work and what to wear to work appear to be so simple. Moreover, the solutions to such kind of financial problems appear to have less impact on our life. If a person is facing a financial problem, he or she can apply the kipling method to define the financial problems. According to the kipling method of defining the financial problem, the problem statement of the problem should be clear. The problem state can be clear only if the six components of the kipling method. The six components include: “What is the problem?”, “Why is fixing the problem critical?”, “When did the problem arise?”, “How did the problem happen?” “Where is the problem occurring?”, “Who will the problem affect?”.
2. Develop an alternative solution to the financial problem
One of the common barriers to solving a financial problem is the relying on the previous experiences that appear to be similar to our current financial state. Perhaps, we are the creators of our poor financial habits and sometimes our decisions and activities are true reflections of our history and stereotypes. Therefore, it is imperative to learn the techniques of developing multiple alternative solutions to our financial problems. During the stage of developing the multiple solutions, the main objective is to create many solutions without considering their practicality or effectiveness. Some of the useful techniques that can be used to develop the alternative solution from the multiple possible solutions that were created include analogies, means-ends analysis, brainstorming, and divide and conquer.
3. Selection of the optimum solution to the financial problem
By selecting the optimum solution to the financial problem, it implies that the solutions that appear to be ineffective will be obviously eliminated. Before elimination, it is appropriate to develop the method for evaluation. Many factors are considered during the evaluation process. Such factors include efficacy, practicality, timelessness, expense, manageability, and risk.
4. After selecting the optimum solution to the financial problem, it is appropriate to implement the solution.
Once the best solution to the financial problem has been selected, it is high time to start taking action. For example, if a person decided to live on cash for a given period then it is high time to implement that approach. Apart from implementing the solution, it is prudent to recognize that some obstacles or problems might arise from the solution. Therefore, it will be ...
SOCI 4387 Capstone Seminar Spring 2020 Due date Sa.docxrosemariebrayshaw
SOCI 4387: Capstone Seminar Spring 2020
Due date: Saturday, 3/14, 11:59 pm 40 points
Comparing and Contrasting Assimilation Theories
Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to compare and contrast theoretical orientations in
sociology. For this paper, you will explain and critically evaluate major theoretical positions that
are currently advanced to explain assimilation and social mobility. You will focus on theoretical
perspectives that Clergé refers to as old and neo-assimilation theories. In Children of the Yam
(Chapter 2) and Blood Pudding (Chapter 3), you will find historical evidence and examples of the
different obstacles that Black (im)migrants have experienced in their assimilation process and
pathway to middle-class. Keep in mind that the author’s critical evaluation of current assimilation
theories provide the background for her examination of the racial formations and migrations of
Black Americans, Haitians, and Jamaicans, and her views on the role of racism, class, and
segregation.
Assignment: Write a professional 5-6 page paper typed and double-spaced. The paper should
include a summary and critical evaluation of at least two theoretical perspectives on assimilation
and social mobility (e.g. acculturation, assimilation theory, segmented assimilation). You can
either read the original material cited by Clergé or conduct a bibliographical search to find
sociological articles on assimilation theories. You will need to use your NetID to access electronic
databases through the Ottenheimer Library. Your paper should include at least five citations from
peer-reviewed academic articles. Do not summarize each article. Follow the recommendations of
Balmer and Murcott’s The Craft of Writing in Sociology for making an argument using a compare
and contrast approach (chapter 2). Keep your language formal and avoid contractions. If you work
with an open-source word processor, create a PDF file before uploading your file.
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Grading form for Week 3 assignmentCommunity Program ProposalC.docxwhittemorelucilla
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Community Program Proposal
Content and Organization 70%
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Develop a proposal for a health-oriented program for your community. Select only one of the following:
· smoking cessation program
· a weight loss program
· senior-themed program
· community health improvement program
This assignment requires that you conduct research about the community where you live. Your proposal should contain the information you find in your research, and should include the elements below, in the same order you see below.
The proposal is two pages in length
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The proposal includes the following, in the same order you see below:
1. Describe the program you selected
5
2. Discussed why you selected that particular program
5
3. Describe the cultural demographics of your community. For example, consider the different cultural groups (African-American, Hispanic, white, Asian, etc.) that make up the community.
5
4. Explain the age categories in your community. For example, consider the different age groups in the community, in age ranges such as age 1-18, 18-34, over 65, etc., etc.
5
5. Describe how cultural and age demographics affect your local health care market
5
6. Identify the major health needs of your community. Consider things the community is in need of, in relation to health care.
5
7. Provide a comparison of your community to the national health care market
5
8. Identify local wellness programs and their effects on health care costs
5
9. Make recommendations for ways you would market to your local community
5
The introduction provides a statement of the issue or problem, and discusses why it is important to talk about it. The introduction also gives sufficient background on the topic and previews major points discussed in the paper.
5
The conclusion is logical and flows from the body of the paper. It summarizes the key findings of your research and writing, and provides the reader with a takeaway. It does not simply reiterate the points you presented in the introduction and the body of the paper.
5
The paper covers all key elements of the assignment in a substantive way. It states major points clearly and discusses them in adequate detail. The content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive; you have provided sound reasoning and rationales to support your points. Your paper also supports your points with examples and/or analysis. The paper is organized in a logical way.
5
You have consulted and cited a minimum of two peer-reviewed, scholarly, or similar references, NOT including the course textbooks.
6
Readability and Style 15%
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Paragraph transitions are present and logical and maintain the flow throughout the document.
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Tone is appropriate for the audience, content, and assignment.
Tone is consistent with a formal academic paper or pre ...
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B. F. Skinner built on the classic behavioristic principles to develop his theory on human behavior. His theory has since been expanded and applied in many practical areas. This assignment focuses on Skinner’s legacy by examining contemporary applications of his ideas of reinforcement learning.
General Requirements:
Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:
Instructors will be using a grading rubric to grade the assignments. It is recommended that learners review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment in order to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to
the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be
submitted to Turnitin.
Directions:
In a paper of 1,250-1,5000 words, demonstrate Skinner's legacy. Include the following in your paper:
A discussion of the modern-day applications of reinforcement learning in education.
A discussion of the modern-day applications of reinforcement learning in behavior therapy.
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Discussion of the modern-day applications of reinforcement learning in education is either not present or not evident to the reader.
Discussion of the modern-day applications of reinforcement learning in education is present but incomplete.
Discussion of the modern-day applications of reinforcement learning in education is present but cursory and lacks depth.
Discussion of the modern-day applications of reinforcement learning in education is clearly presented. Includes a thorough discussion of all required elements. Discussion demonstrates an understanding of human motivation for learning.
Discussion of the modern-day applications of reinforcement learning in education is clearly presented. Includes a thoughtful, thorough discussion of all required elements. Discussion demonstrates a deep and thorough understanding and insight of human motivation for learning.
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Requirements for the Term Paper
Psychology 209: Life Cycle Development
TOPIC: The topic of the paper must be related to one of the issues discussed in the area of human
life cycle development.
RESEARCH: (1) The student needs to propose a theme or an argument for this paper and explain how
the chosen topic reflects, or is related to, an important issue in the area of human life
cycle development. (2) Your paper must address one of these two Student Learning
Outcomes: (a) Identify the specific genetic and environmental influences (such as
socio-economic status, gender, race, ethnicity, English language learners, special
needs, culture, religion, schools, media, peers, and family) on physical, cognitive,
social, and emotional development. (b) Describe variables underlying socio-
economic status, racial, ethnic, and gender differences in lifespan development
The student is expected to do some original literature research, which means the student
cannot simply quote studies reported in a textbook or someone else’s paper (even though
they can serve as good leads for your own research). The student is expected to read and
summarize two original research psychology journal articles, published within the last
15 years, on a topic chosen by the student. The references should be listed in the
References section at the end of the paper (on a separate page), following the APA
format.
The best place to find peer-reviewed articles for your paper is through HACC’s eLibary:
You can go to: www.hacc.edu Library Find : Articles & Databases
“PsycArticles” or “ProQuest” or “PsycINFO”, etc. (You will need to enter your HACC
id and PIN at this point.). In PsycArticles, you should “Limit Your Results” by selecting
“Full text”, and “Scholarly (Peer Reviewed) Journals.
HACC’s eLibrary also has a psychology guide for psychology students:
http://libguides.hacc.edu/psychologyguide You will find the APA format information
under the “APA Citations” tab.
LENGTH
& FORMAT: The paper must be typed, double-spaced, and at least 6 pages in length (not counting the
cover page and References page, but no more than 8 pages). The print font used should
be either size 10 or size 12. The margins on all four sides should be one inch.
The general organization of the paper and the citations of references should follow the
APA format (copy of APA Manual is available in our library). In the APA format, the
paper should consist of sections such as synopsis, method, results, and discussion. These
sections (except synopsis) should be clearly labeled, and follow the right sequence.
Please see the sample outline on p.2. In the final Discussion section of the paper, the
student is expected to summarize the two studies cited, evaluate the findings, state your
own views/suggestions, and draw some conclusions, which should be relevant to the
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Consider avoiding quotes in the
introduction. The intro should be a basic
overview of the subject, to provide
general context that will help the reader
understand the subject you'll discuss.
Specific details on the subject should be
saved for the body paragraphs. The
thesis at the end of the introduction
should reflect the type of essay you're
constructing through its wording. For
example, if a persuasive essay is being
constructed, the thesis should present
the main idea of the paper as a claim on
the issue being discussed. This helps
clarify how the topics of discussion
should develop throughout the body
paragraphs.
Paragraphs should avoid ending with a
quote. There should be a statement after
each quote that gives your reason for
providing the comment, throughout the essay.
To ensure that sentence flow logically
throughout the paper, it would be
wise to end a sentence with a period
after it has expressed a full idea. This
helps to avoid issues with run-on
sentence throughout the paper.
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topic sentences of each body
paragraph should allude to the
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1. Primary sources
2. Secondary sources
3. La Malinche
4. Bacon’s rebellion
5. Robert Carter III
6. Mesoamerica
7. Middle Passage
8. Indentured servitude
9. The Jefferson-Hemings Controversy
10. Triangular trade
11. Saint Dominique Revolt
12. Syncretism
13. Olaudah Equiano
14. Christopher Columbus
15. Columbian Moment
16. Hernan Cortes
17. Florentine Codex
18. Master Narrative of American History
19. Reconquista
20. The Paradox of Slavery
21. Indian Removal Act 1830
22. Trail of Tears
23. Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
24. Niños Heroes (Heroic Children)
25. Antonio López de Santa Anna y Pérez de Lebrón
26. The Royal Africa Company
27. John Locke
28. St. Patrick’s Battalion
29. Chilam Balam
30. Popol Vuh
31. El requerimiento (The Requirement)
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33. Moses and Stephen F. Austin
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35. Colonial Legacy
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SOC 320 Final Project Guidelines and Rubric
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Define a problem of practice in an organization.
20%
Does not define a problem of practice in an organization.
Provides a somewhat unclear or inaccurate problem of practice in an organization.
Defines a problem of practice in an organization.
Defines a problem of practice in an organization concisely and incorporates strong support from scholarly sources.
Analyze key findings from two original, peer reviewed research reports from within the last 5 years.
20%
Does not analyze key findings from two original, peer reviewed research reports from within the last 5 years.
Provides somewhat unclear or inaccurate analysis of findings from two original, peer reviewed research reports from within the last 5 years.
Analyzes key findings from two original, peer reviewed research reports from within the last 5 years.
Analyzes key findings from two original, peer reviewed research reports from within the last 5 years, incorporating strong support from scholarly sources.
Evaluate key findings from the research reports.
20%
Does not evaluate key findings from the research reports
Provides a somewhat unclear or inaccurate evaluation of key findings from the research reports.
Evaluates key findings from the research reports.
Evaluates key findings from the research reports, incorporating strong support from scholarly sources.
Propose an evidence based solution to the problem of practice.
20%
Does not propose an evidence based solution to the problem of practice.
Provides an incomplete solution to the problem of practice.
Proposes an evidence based solution to the problem of practice.
Proposes an evidence based solution to the problem of practice, incorporating strong support from scholarly sources.
Convey purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards.
10%
Does not convey purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and writing scholarly standards.
Conveys purpose, in an appropriate tone or style. Clear, effective communication is inhibited by insufficient supporting evidence and/or minimal adherence to applicable writing standards.
Conveys purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards.
Conveys clear purpose, in a tone and style well-suited to the intended audience. Supports assertions, arguments, and conclusions with relevant, credible, and convincing evidence. Exhibits strict and nearly flawless adherence to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards.
Apply APA style and formatting to scholarly writing.
10%
Does not apply APA style and formatting to scholarly writing.
Applies APA style and formatting to scholarly writing ...
Additional tips The purpose of the final assignment is for yo.docxdaniahendric
Additional tips:
The purpose of the final assignment is for you to analyze an existing policy (at the federal, state, or local level) and discuss its impact on a social problem. You aren’t proposing a policy, but analyzing an existing policy of interest to you.
Be sure to take enough time reading about the policy you selected to thoroughly understand it in an in-depth way and be able to confidently answer the questions in the assignment.
Please take time to carefully read each question in the assignment and be sure to answer it. As you proof-read your paper, take the opportunity to again review the assignment and double check that you have thoroughly but succinctly provided the information for each applicable question.
Please make sure you are using APA style in your final paper, including the title page with name and dates.
The assignment is 8 – 10 pages long because that’s roughly the length of a comprehensive social policy analysis. Please try to refrain from adding more words than necessary to stretch the length.
Proof-reading more than once is a great idea to try to catch sentences that aren’t sentences and words that are inadvertently misused. Read it out loud. I understand that the U of MD’s writing lab is available to help those interested in strengthening their writing skills – don’t hesitate to take advantage of it!
My expectation is that direct quotes be kept to a minimum in that graduate-level writing involves synthesizing ideas and then presenting them in your OWN words. For those quotes you do use, please be sure to use the correct citation and quotation marks. Not doing so may be considered plagiarism and will be responded to accordingly.
Assignment 2: Policy Analysis. DUE: 11/28
For this assignment, you will examine a social policy at the local, state or federal level by the legislative, executive, or judicial branch of government. The policy may be addressing a social issue that directly or indirectly affects the clients served by your field placement, agency of employment, your community, or who you plan to work with after graduation. Drawing from class materials and external sources, write an 8-10 page policy analysis (double-spaced, 12 point font, with 1” margins). Your paper should address the following:
Describe the social issue and identify the population-at-risk. Summarize existing research on this social issue.
What is the historical context of the policy? How did the social issue come to the attention of policymakers? Who were/are the key actors who made the issue “legitimate” and mobilized support for or against the policy? Were there previous policy attempts to address this issue?
Describe the social policy, answering the following questions:
What kinds of benefits are offered?
What are the bases of social allocation? (who is eligible)
How are the benefits to be delivered?
How are the benefits financed?
What is the purpose/goal of the social policy? What assumptions about problem ...
Clinical Assignment Quality Improvement Project Part 1GoalWilheminaRossi174
Clinical Assignment: Quality Improvement Project Part 1
Goal:
· To assess a clinical issue that is the focus of your Quality Improvement Project.
· Create a description of the clinical issue to be addressed in the project.
Content Requirements:
1. Identify the clinical issue that will be the focus of your Quality Improvement project.
2. Provide rationale for the need to change the status quo.
3. Identify best practices from the literature related to the issues.
Submission Instructions:
· The paper is to be clear and concise, and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation and misspelling.
· The paper is to be 2 - 3 pages in length, excluding the title, abstract and references page.
· Incorporate a minimum of 3 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work.
· Journal articles and books should be referenced according to current APA style (the library has a copy of the APA Manual).
· Your paper should be formatted per current APA and references should be current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions)
· Complete and submit the assignment by 11:59 PM ET on Sunday.
· Note: this is first part of your Quality Improvement Project. You should revise/improve your work based on your professor's feedback. In module 7, you will be putting all the parts together to complete and submit your final project.
Rubic_Print_FormatCourse CodeClass CodeAssignment TitleTotal PointsNRS-493NRS-493-O501Capstone Project Topic Selection and Approval50.0CriteriaPercentageUnsatisfactory (0.00%)Less Than Satisfactory (75.00%)Satisfactory (79.00%)Good (89.00%)Excellent (100.00%)CommentsPoints EarnedContent80.0%Project Topic for Focus of Change Proposal5.0%The problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project that will be the focus of the change proposal is omitted.The problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project that will be the focus of the change proposal is presented but is largely incomplete.The problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project that will be the focus of the change proposal is summarized. There are some omissions or inaccuracies. Some support is needed.The problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project that will be the focus of the change proposal is presented. Minor aspects are unclear or require support.The problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project that will be the focus of the change proposal is clearly and logically presented. Support and rationale are evident.Setting or Context Where Project Topic Is Observed10.0%Th ...
BIOTECHNOLOGY PAPER. This quarter, you will complete a project whichsaundersabelard
BIOTECHNOLOGY PAPER. This quarter, you will complete a project which will culminate in a 5–6 page paper on an established or emerging biotechnology. The project covers both the biological basis of the technology, as well as its benefits, drawbacks, and ethical aspects. The project is broken down into four stages, with deliverables due at each stage. In the final stage, you will combine your previous work, edited according to the feedback you’ve received, into one coherent final paper. Assignment 1: Biotechnology Article – This first assignment, and the entire project, begins with your selection of one article about a particular biotechnology. Subsequent assignments will build on this first assignment, and thus extend your research on the same biotechnology. In Assignment 1, you will summarize the article you’ve chosen (your “target article”), and address some additional issues about how your article relates to the course, to your life, and to the funding of ongoing research. Assignment 2: Biological basis – In the second assignment, you will explain what your chosen biotechnology accomplishes and how it is implemented, and describe the body of knowledge that it is based upon. Your overall goal in this assignment is to show that you understand the underlying science behind the technology. Assignment 3: Benefits, Drawbacks and Ethical Aspects – In the third assignment, you will look at your technology in more depth to analyze the pros and cons, and to also consider any ethical issues that arise from the technology. Assignment 4: Biotech paper – You will pull this final paper together using edited pieces from Assignments 1, 2, and 3, along with an additional section providing your personal viewpoint and summation. The result should be a coherent paper on the biotechnology you’ve chosen. Assignment 1: Biotechnology Article Due Week 3 and worth 80 points Assignment 1 is the first phase of a project that you will complete, in stages, during the term. You will begin by selecting a specific biotechnology that you would like to cover through the entire project. It can be an established technology, such as genetically-modified crops, or an emerging technology, such as CRISPR. The choice of biotechnology is up to you, but consider selecting something that relates to your major, career, or personal interests. CRJ students might consider an established or an emerging biotechnology for crime scene investigation. BUS students might consider a technology that will provide an opportunity to explore bringing new biotech products and services to market or the ethical considerations around marketing biotech to consumers. Choose one magazine or newspaper article that covers the specific technology that you will use throughout the project. It must be a recent article (no more than four years old). For instance, if you choose genetically-modified crops as your biotechnology, then you would need to select one recent article about genetically-modified crops f ...
Evidence-Based Patient-Centered Concept Map Scoring Guide
CRITERIA NON-PERFORMANCE BASIC PROFICIENT DISTINGUISHED
Design an individualized,
patient-centered concept
map, based upon the best
available evidence for
treating a patient's specific
health, economic, and
cultural needs.
Does not design an
individualized, patient-
centered concept map
based on the best
available evidence for
treating a patient's
specific health, economic,
and cultural needs.
Designs a patient-centered
concept map, but the map
is not well individualized to
treat a specific patient's
health, economic, or
cultural needs.
Designs an individualized,
patient-centered concept
map based on the best
available evidence for
treating a patient's specific
health, economic, and
cultural needs.
Designs an individualized, patient-
centered concept map based on the best
available evidence for treating a patient's
specific health, economic, and cultural
needs. Outcomes for each diagnosis are
aligned and complementary.
Analyze the needs of a
patient, and those of their
family, to ensure that the
intervention in the concept
map will be relevant and
appropriate for their beliefs,
values, and lifestyle.
Does not analyze the
needs of a patient, and
those of their family, to
ensure that the
intervention in the concept
map will be relevant and
appropriate for their
beliefs, values, and
lifestyle.
Attempts to analyze the
needs of a patient, and
those of their family, to
ensure that the
intervention in the concept
map will be relevant and
appropriate for their
beliefs, values, and
lifestyle.
Analyzes the needs of a
patient, and those of their
family, to ensure that the
intervention in the concept
map will be relevant and
appropriate for their beliefs,
values, and lifestyle.
Analyzes the needs of a patient, and
those of their family, to ensure that the
intervention in the concept map will be
relevant and appropriate for their beliefs,
values, and lifestyle. Identifies
unanswered questions or areas of
uncertainty where further information
could improve the analysis.
Apply strategies for
communicating with the
patient and their family in an
ethical, culturally sensitive,
and inclusive way.
Does not develop a
strategy for
communicating with
patients and their families
in an ethical, culturally
sensitive, and inclusive
way.
Develops a strategy for
communicating with
patients and their families
that falls short of being
ethical, culturally sensitive,
or inclusive.
Applies strategies for
communicating with the
patient and their family in
an ethical, culturally
sensitive, and inclusive
way.
Applies strategies for communicating
with the patient and their family in an
ethical, culturally sensitive, and inclusive
way. Notes specific ways in which the
communication strategies promote
honest communication, facilitate sharing
only information that is permitted under
data privacy rules, and help to make
complex medical terms and concepts
understandable to your patient and their
family, regard.
Running head FINANCIAL PROBLEMFINANCIAL PROBLEM .docxcowinhelen
Running head: FINANCIAL PROBLEM
FINANCIAL PROBLEM 3
Financial Problem
Eric Hunt
HUM/115
MAURICE NELSON
May 24, 2016
Financial Problem
1. Define the financial problem
It is imperative to understand the financial problem fully before jumping into a solution. Some financial problems like thinking about what to eat for breakfast, whether to take a train or drive to work and what to wear to work appear to be so simple. Moreover, the solutions to such kind of financial problems appear to have less impact on our life. If a person is facing a financial problem, he or she can apply the kipling method to define the financial problems. According to the kipling method of defining the financial problem, the problem statement of the problem should be clear. The problem state can be clear only if the six components of the kipling method. The six components include: “What is the problem?”, “Why is fixing the problem critical?”, “When did the problem arise?”, “How did the problem happen?” “Where is the problem occurring?”, “Who will the problem affect?”.
2. Develop an alternative solution to the financial problem
One of the common barriers to solving a financial problem is the relying on the previous experiences that appear to be similar to our current financial state. Perhaps, we are the creators of our poor financial habits and sometimes our decisions and activities are true reflections of our history and stereotypes. Therefore, it is imperative to learn the techniques of developing multiple alternative solutions to our financial problems. During the stage of developing the multiple solutions, the main objective is to create many solutions without considering their practicality or effectiveness. Some of the useful techniques that can be used to develop the alternative solution from the multiple possible solutions that were created include analogies, means-ends analysis, brainstorming, and divide and conquer.
3. Selection of the optimum solution to the financial problem
By selecting the optimum solution to the financial problem, it implies that the solutions that appear to be ineffective will be obviously eliminated. Before elimination, it is appropriate to develop the method for evaluation. Many factors are considered during the evaluation process. Such factors include efficacy, practicality, timelessness, expense, manageability, and risk.
4. After selecting the optimum solution to the financial problem, it is appropriate to implement the solution.
Once the best solution to the financial problem has been selected, it is high time to start taking action. For example, if a person decided to live on cash for a given period then it is high time to implement that approach. Apart from implementing the solution, it is prudent to recognize that some obstacles or problems might arise from the solution. Therefore, it will be ...
SOCI 4387 Capstone Seminar Spring 2020 Due date Sa.docxrosemariebrayshaw
SOCI 4387: Capstone Seminar Spring 2020
Due date: Saturday, 3/14, 11:59 pm 40 points
Comparing and Contrasting Assimilation Theories
Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to compare and contrast theoretical orientations in
sociology. For this paper, you will explain and critically evaluate major theoretical positions that
are currently advanced to explain assimilation and social mobility. You will focus on theoretical
perspectives that Clergé refers to as old and neo-assimilation theories. In Children of the Yam
(Chapter 2) and Blood Pudding (Chapter 3), you will find historical evidence and examples of the
different obstacles that Black (im)migrants have experienced in their assimilation process and
pathway to middle-class. Keep in mind that the author’s critical evaluation of current assimilation
theories provide the background for her examination of the racial formations and migrations of
Black Americans, Haitians, and Jamaicans, and her views on the role of racism, class, and
segregation.
Assignment: Write a professional 5-6 page paper typed and double-spaced. The paper should
include a summary and critical evaluation of at least two theoretical perspectives on assimilation
and social mobility (e.g. acculturation, assimilation theory, segmented assimilation). You can
either read the original material cited by Clergé or conduct a bibliographical search to find
sociological articles on assimilation theories. You will need to use your NetID to access electronic
databases through the Ottenheimer Library. Your paper should include at least five citations from
peer-reviewed academic articles. Do not summarize each article. Follow the recommendations of
Balmer and Murcott’s The Craft of Writing in Sociology for making an argument using a compare
and contrast approach (chapter 2). Keep your language formal and avoid contractions. If you work
with an open-source word processor, create a PDF file before uploading your file.
Rubic_Print_FormatCourse CodeClass CodeAssignment TitleTotal PointsNRS-433VNRS-433V-O502Rough Draft Qualitative Research Critique and Ethical Considerations200.0CriteriaPercentage1: Unsatisfactory (0.00%)2: Less Than Satisfactory (75.00%)3: Satisfactory (83.00%)4: Good (94.00%)5: Excellent (100.00%)CommentsPoints EarnedContent75.0%Qualitative Studies5.0%Only one article is presented. Neither of the articles presented use qualitative research.Two articles are presented. Of the articles presented, only one article is based on qualitative research.N/AN/ATwo articles are presented. Both articles are based on qualitative research.Background of Study10.0%Background of study, including problem, significance to nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions, is incomplete.Background of study, including problem, significance to nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions, is included but lacks relevant details and explanation.Background of study, includin.
Grading form for Week 3 assignmentCommunity Program ProposalC.docxwhittemorelucilla
Grading form for Week 3 assignment:
Community Program Proposal
Content and Organization 70%
Percent
Earned:
Comments:
Percent available
Percent earned
Develop a proposal for a health-oriented program for your community. Select only one of the following:
· smoking cessation program
· a weight loss program
· senior-themed program
· community health improvement program
This assignment requires that you conduct research about the community where you live. Your proposal should contain the information you find in your research, and should include the elements below, in the same order you see below.
The proposal is two pages in length
4
The proposal includes the following, in the same order you see below:
1. Describe the program you selected
5
2. Discussed why you selected that particular program
5
3. Describe the cultural demographics of your community. For example, consider the different cultural groups (African-American, Hispanic, white, Asian, etc.) that make up the community.
5
4. Explain the age categories in your community. For example, consider the different age groups in the community, in age ranges such as age 1-18, 18-34, over 65, etc., etc.
5
5. Describe how cultural and age demographics affect your local health care market
5
6. Identify the major health needs of your community. Consider things the community is in need of, in relation to health care.
5
7. Provide a comparison of your community to the national health care market
5
8. Identify local wellness programs and their effects on health care costs
5
9. Make recommendations for ways you would market to your local community
5
The introduction provides a statement of the issue or problem, and discusses why it is important to talk about it. The introduction also gives sufficient background on the topic and previews major points discussed in the paper.
5
The conclusion is logical and flows from the body of the paper. It summarizes the key findings of your research and writing, and provides the reader with a takeaway. It does not simply reiterate the points you presented in the introduction and the body of the paper.
5
The paper covers all key elements of the assignment in a substantive way. It states major points clearly and discusses them in adequate detail. The content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive; you have provided sound reasoning and rationales to support your points. Your paper also supports your points with examples and/or analysis. The paper is organized in a logical way.
5
You have consulted and cited a minimum of two peer-reviewed, scholarly, or similar references, NOT including the course textbooks.
6
Readability and Style 15%
Percent
Earned:
Comments
Percent available
Percent earned
Paragraph transitions are present and logical and maintain the flow throughout the document.
5
Tone is appropriate for the audience, content, and assignment.
Tone is consistent with a formal academic paper or pre ...
Due Date Jul 15, 2015 235959 Max Points 270Det.docxtheresiarede
Due Date:
Jul 15, 2015 23:59:59
Max Points:
270
Details:
B. F. Skinner built on the classic behavioristic principles to develop his theory on human behavior. His theory has since been expanded and applied in many practical areas. This assignment focuses on Skinner’s legacy by examining contemporary applications of his ideas of reinforcement learning.
General Requirements:
Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:
Instructors will be using a grading rubric to grade the assignments. It is recommended that learners review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment in order to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to
the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be
submitted to Turnitin.
Directions:
In a paper of 1,250-1,5000 words, demonstrate Skinner's legacy. Include the following in your paper:
A discussion of the modern-day applications of reinforcement learning in education.
A discussion of the modern-day applications of reinforcement learning in behavior therapy.
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Less than Satisfactory
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Satisfactory
79.00%
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Good
87.00%
5
Excellent
100.00%
100.0 %Content
30.0 %Discussion of the Modern-Day Applications of Reinforcement Learning in Education
Discussion of the modern-day applications of reinforcement learning in education is either not present or not evident to the reader.
Discussion of the modern-day applications of reinforcement learning in education is present but incomplete.
Discussion of the modern-day applications of reinforcement learning in education is present but cursory and lacks depth.
Discussion of the modern-day applications of reinforcement learning in education is clearly presented. Includes a thorough discussion of all required elements. Discussion demonstrates an understanding of human motivation for learning.
Discussion of the modern-day applications of reinforcement learning in education is clearly presented. Includes a thoughtful, thorough discussion of all required elements. Discussion demonstrates a deep and thorough understanding and insight of human motivation for learning.
30.0 %Discussion of the Modern-Day Ap.
1 Requirements for the Term Paper Psychology 2.docxhoney725342
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Requirements for the Term Paper
Psychology 209: Life Cycle Development
TOPIC: The topic of the paper must be related to one of the issues discussed in the area of human
life cycle development.
RESEARCH: (1) The student needs to propose a theme or an argument for this paper and explain how
the chosen topic reflects, or is related to, an important issue in the area of human life
cycle development. (2) Your paper must address one of these two Student Learning
Outcomes: (a) Identify the specific genetic and environmental influences (such as
socio-economic status, gender, race, ethnicity, English language learners, special
needs, culture, religion, schools, media, peers, and family) on physical, cognitive,
social, and emotional development. (b) Describe variables underlying socio-
economic status, racial, ethnic, and gender differences in lifespan development
The student is expected to do some original literature research, which means the student
cannot simply quote studies reported in a textbook or someone else’s paper (even though
they can serve as good leads for your own research). The student is expected to read and
summarize two original research psychology journal articles, published within the last
15 years, on a topic chosen by the student. The references should be listed in the
References section at the end of the paper (on a separate page), following the APA
format.
The best place to find peer-reviewed articles for your paper is through HACC’s eLibary:
You can go to: www.hacc.edu Library Find : Articles & Databases
“PsycArticles” or “ProQuest” or “PsycINFO”, etc. (You will need to enter your HACC
id and PIN at this point.). In PsycArticles, you should “Limit Your Results” by selecting
“Full text”, and “Scholarly (Peer Reviewed) Journals.
HACC’s eLibrary also has a psychology guide for psychology students:
http://libguides.hacc.edu/psychologyguide You will find the APA format information
under the “APA Citations” tab.
LENGTH
& FORMAT: The paper must be typed, double-spaced, and at least 6 pages in length (not counting the
cover page and References page, but no more than 8 pages). The print font used should
be either size 10 or size 12. The margins on all four sides should be one inch.
The general organization of the paper and the citations of references should follow the
APA format (copy of APA Manual is available in our library). In the APA format, the
paper should consist of sections such as synopsis, method, results, and discussion. These
sections (except synopsis) should be clearly labeled, and follow the right sequence.
Please see the sample outline on p.2. In the final Discussion section of the paper, the
student is expected to summarize the two studies cited, evaluate the findings, state your
own views/suggestions, and draw some conclusions, which should be relevant to the
...
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No. of Pages: 7
Paper Style: APA Paper Type: Research
Taken English? Yes English as Second Language? No
Feedback Areas: Grammar & Mechanics, Sentence Structure
Paper Goals: This assignment is worth 350 points. I am not a good writer. I need help with
grammatical errors and use appropriate phrase. I need my paper to flow.
Proofing Summary:
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This helps to ensure there are plenty of detail to flesh out each topic included in the discussion.
Suggestions:
-Thesis Statement
-Essay Structure
The thesis should be framed to match the type of essay you are constructing, whether it be persuasion or
analysis functioning as the focus. Currently, the thesis states what you will discuss but is not framed in a
manner that shows what type of essay you're constructing.
Several issues with organization, grammar and mechanics have been noted throughout the essay. The
placement of quotes are important to the essay. Generally, quotes should be avoid being placed at the start or
end of the paragraphs. Specific example are covered in the essay.
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Consider avoiding quotes in the
introduction. The intro should be a basic
overview of the subject, to provide
general context that will help the reader
understand the subject you'll discuss.
Specific details on the subject should be
saved for the body paragraphs. The
thesis at the end of the introduction
should reflect the type of essay you're
constructing through its wording. For
example, if a persuasive essay is being
constructed, the thesis should present
the main idea of the paper as a claim on
the issue being discussed. This helps
clarify how the topics of discussion
should develop throughout the body
paragraphs.
Paragraphs should avoid ending with a
quote. There should be a statement after
each quote that gives your reason for
providing the comment, throughout the essay.
To ensure that sentence flow logically
throughout the paper, it would be
wise to end a sentence with a period
after it has expressed a full idea. This
helps to avoid issues with run-on
sentence throughout the paper.
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The main ideas that function as the
topic sentences of each body
paragraph should allude to the
supporting ideas stated in the thesis
statement. This shows that .
Similar to one page on each topic of life span development issues relating t.docx (20)
1. Primary sources2. Secondary sources3. La Malinche4. Bacon’s.docxvannagoforth
1. Primary sources
2. Secondary sources
3. La Malinche
4. Bacon’s rebellion
5. Robert Carter III
6. Mesoamerica
7. Middle Passage
8. Indentured servitude
9. The Jefferson-Hemings Controversy
10. Triangular trade
11. Saint Dominique Revolt
12. Syncretism
13. Olaudah Equiano
14. Christopher Columbus
15. Columbian Moment
16. Hernan Cortes
17. Florentine Codex
18. Master Narrative of American History
19. Reconquista
20. The Paradox of Slavery
21. Indian Removal Act 1830
22. Trail of Tears
23. Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
24. Niños Heroes (Heroic Children)
25. Antonio López de Santa Anna y Pérez de Lebrón
26. The Royal Africa Company
27. John Locke
28. St. Patrick’s Battalion
29. Chilam Balam
30. Popol Vuh
31. El requerimiento (The Requirement)
32. Manifest Destiny
33. Moses and Stephen F. Austin
34. Colonialism
35. Colonial Legacy
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1. Prepare an outline, an introduction, and a summary.docxvannagoforth
1. Prepare
an outline
,
an introduction
, and
a summary
on the article selected. It s
hould be
a report of at least 4 page
double spaced.
2. Prepare a 4
PowerPoint slides
from the report.
NOTE
: See the attachment below to review the article.
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1. Normative moral philosophy typically focuses on the determining the right action for a person to perform in a given situation. First, how specifically is Aristotle’s virtue ethics focused slightly differently? Next, Aristotle thought that virtues are traits of character that manifest themselves through habitual activity and that are good for anyone to have. What are some of the virtuous traits to have according to Aristotle and how does acting in accordance with them over time bring about “correct” moral action? What does it mean to act in a morally correct way according to Aristotle?
Directions:
Please provide detailed and elaborate responses to the following questions. Your responses should include examples from the reading assignments. Each response should be at least one half of one page in length and utilize APA format.
1. According to virtue ethicists, how are virtues acquired?
2. What is situationist psychology?
3. List and briefly describe one of the criticisms of virtue ethics.
4. What is "The Golden Mean?"
5. Why is virtue ethics particularly well-suited to the medical profession?
PART I:
Directions:
The following problems ask you to evaluate hypothetical situations and/or concepts related to the reading in this module. While there are no "correct answers" for these problems, you must demonstrate a strong understanding of the concepts and lessons from this module's reading assignment. Please provide detailed and elaborate responses to the following problems. Your responses should include examples from the reading assignments and should utilize APA guidelines. Responses that fall short of the assigned minimum page length will not earn any points.
1.
Think of a profession you are considering as a career: engineering, or perhaps law or accounting or teaching. Could you develop a distinctive set of virtues for that profession? That is, are there some virtues that would be particularly important for members of that profession? Your response should be at least one page in length.
2. An important distinction for virtue theorists is between people who are happy and people who are flourishing. Do you know anyone (a public figure or an acquaintance) whom you would count as happy but not flourishing?
Your response should be at least one half of one page in length.
3. I have lived a dissolute life for many years: a life devoted to excessive eating, heavy drinking, laziness, deceitfulness, and pettiness. At age 45, I awaken one morning in the gutter, painfully sober after a three-day binge, and I resolve to change my ways and pursue virtue. In your opinion, how long would it make me to become a virtuous person? Could I become virtuous in an hour? A week? A month? Ever?
Your response should be at least one page in length.
4. Suppose Dan is dying from an unknown disease. He is wealthy and will give half of his money to anyone who can save his life. Joe, not know.
1. Paper should be 5-pages min. + 1 page works cited2. Should have.docxvannagoforth
1. Paper should be 5-pages min. + 1 page works cited
2. Should have at least 10 annotated sources (copy article onto word, highlight main point, write a few sentences about how it'll help you in writing the paper at the bottom of page)
3
. Should have an INTRO, NARRATION, ARGUMENTS, REFUTATION, CONCUSION
4. Use in-text citations and have organized mla format works cited page
SAMPLE OUTLINE
Research Paper Outline
Title: Rebellious Libya
Thesis: The United States should not get involved with Libya’s conflicts.
I.
Introduction:
A.
Start with the question, what is war? Explain briefly.
B.
Talk about the wars of the United States.
C.
What were the outcomes of some of those wars?
II.
Narration:
A.
Give some background on Libya.
B.
Explain how Col. Muammar Gaddafi became the leader of Libya
C.
Talk about why the citizens of Libya want to overthrow Gaddafi.
D.
Explain why the people feel that the United States should get involved in Libya’s conflicts.
III.
Partition:
A.
Thesis: I believe that the United States should not get involve with Libya’s conflicts.
B.
Essay Map.
1.
Cost of war.
2.
Using money in other Departments other defense.
3.
Killing innocent civilians and soldiers.
4.
Helping unknown rebels
5.
Involvement of foreign wars
IV.
Arguments:
A.
The cost of war is rising by the minute. The Obama Administration proposed a budget of $553 billion dollars for the department.
B.
Instead of spending all that money on war, we should be investing that money on health care and education.
C.
This conflict has caused the lives of many innocent civilians. NATO openly admitted to have killed innocent civilians, due to misguidance.
D.
The rebels fighting against Gaddafi are in need of military supplies. I don’t think that it is a good idea to help unknown rebels. We helped the Afghanistan rebels when they were fighting Russia. After they were victorious, they later became the “Taliban” and used those weapons to attack the US.
E.
Getting involved in foreign wars is not a good idea. The US has been involved in many foreign wars lately. These wars have been in foreign countries where Islam is the prominent religion. Libya is one of these countries. The involvement of the US in these places, builds a bad reputation worldwide and among the Muslim community.
V.
Refutation:
A.
Gaddafi’s actions against the civilians of Libya are totally wrong. Killing your own people is bad and therefore, we should help the rebels overthrow him.
B.
Gaddafi has been in power for many years. In fact, he holds the record for most years in power in a single country. This type of power can potentially lead to corruption and mistreatment of civilians.
C.
The people of Libya deserve to have democracy. They should have the right to elect their own leader.
D.
If Al Qaeda is threatening NATO and Libyan mercenaries then we should help them fight terrorism.
VI.
Conclusion:
A.
Summarize my arguments.
B.
State why we should not get involve with Libya’s conf.
1. Name and describe the three steps of the looking-glass self.2.docxvannagoforth
1. Name and describe the three steps of the 'looking-glass self'.
2. List and describe the three stages in George Mead's model of human development.
3. Piaget developed a four-stage process to explain how children develop reasoning skills. List each and give an example of one of the stages.
4. Briefly summarize the three elements of Freud's theory of personality and explain why sociologist have negative reactions to his analysis.
5. How does the mass media reinforce society's expectations of gender?
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1. Provide an example of a business or specific person(s) that effec.docxvannagoforth
1. Provide an example of a business or specific person(s) that effectively use social media. What tools does the business or person use? How do they apply the tools effectively? Describe areas of improvement.
This assignment has to be 4 pages long, then it needs a cover page and reference page however that can not be a part of the four pages. So it would be 6 pages if you count the cover page and reference page!
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1. Mexico and Guatemala. Research the political and economic situati.docxvannagoforth
1. Mexico and Guatemala. Research the political and economic situation of these countries and write about their peculiar circumstances.
2. Honduras, El Salvador and Panama. Research the political and economic situation of these countries and write about their peculiar circumstances.
3. Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Research the ecological and political situation of these countries and write about their peculiar circumstances.
4. Colombia and Ecuador. Research about the truths and myths about this two countries and write about your impressions on these stereotypes.
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1. Many scholars have set some standards to judge a system for taxat.docxvannagoforth
1. Many scholars have set some standards to judge a system for taxation for its validity. How can you decide if a tax is good or bad?
You can consider these five following principles for your Discussion. What do these issues mean? How do you think they matter?
Adequacy Equity Exportability Neutrality Simplicity
What other tax revenue systems could you consider? How do you think they would be better or worse?
2. What role do taxes play in political issues?
3. What is your opinion of a flat tax as some politicians have proposed?
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1. List and (in 1-2 sentences) describe the 4 interlocking factors t.docxvannagoforth
1. List and (in 1-2 sentences) describe the 4 interlocking factors that led to the ourbreak of world war 1
2. Explain the difference between and authoritarian regime and a totalitarian regime.
3. List and (in 1-2 sentences) describe the 5 factors that led to the ourbreak of world war 2.
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1. Please explain how the Constitution provides for a system of sepa.docxvannagoforth
1. Please explain how the Constitution provides for a system of separation of powers and checks and balances. Provide a fully developed essay of at least 500 words, and cite sources used.
2. Describe how a bill becomes a law at the national level, in a fully developed essay of at least 500 words. Support your work with cited sources, references to Lecture Notes, or URLs where you obtained your information.
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1. Please watch the following The Diving Bell & The Butterfly, Amel.docxvannagoforth
1. Please watch the following: The Diving Bell & The Butterfly, Amelie, The Lookout, A Single Man, Her, Little Children, and An Education and
Please respond to the films. In particular, respond to how the film develops the identity of a single character for an audience, and which you responded to (either the characters themselves or the way the film constructed the character) the most, or the least please , 10 sentence min and no plagiariasm also it has to be
followowed exactly whats written here.
PS: please dont waste my time if you will do a messy assigment, just dont send me a msg.
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1. Most sociologists interpret social life from one of the three maj.docxvannagoforth
1. Most sociologists interpret social life from one of the three major theoretical frameworks/perspectives (conflict theory, functionalism, symbolic interactionism). Describe the major points of each one. List at least one sociologist who has been identified with each of these three theories.
2. What is the difference between basic sociology and applied sociology?
3. List and describe the eight steps of the scientific research model.
4. Discuss the importance of ethics in social research. Define what is meant by ethics.
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1. Members of one species cannot successfully interbreed and produc.docxvannagoforth
1. Members of one species cannot successfully interbreed and produce fertile offspring with members of other species. This idea is known as
a. reproductive success.
b. punctuated evolution.
c. adaptive radiation.
d. the biological species concept.
e. geographic isolation.
2. The origin of new species, the extinction of species, and the evolution of major new features of living things are all changes that result from
a. macroevolution.
b. fitness.
c. speciation.
d. the biological species concept.
e. convergent evolution.
3. Which is a barrier that can contribute to reproductive isolation?
a. timing
b. behavior
c. habitat
d. incompatible reproductive structures
e. all of the above
4. Which of the following statements is false?
a. Horses and donkeys are separate species.
b. Two mules can mate and produce fertile offspring.
c. A horse and a donkey can mate and produce offspring.
d. Two donkeys can mate and produce fertile offspring.
e. Two horses can mate and produce fertile offspring.
5. The evolution of the penguin’s wing from a wing suited for flying to a “flipper-wing” used for swimming is an example of
a. refinement of existing adaptations.
b. reproductive isolation.
c. adaptation of existing structures to new functions.
d. inheritance of acquired characteristics.
e. the biological species concept.
6. Which of the following have been preserved as fossils?
a. dinosaur footprints
b. insects preserved in amber
c. petrified plant remains
d. animal bones
e. all of the above
7. The mass extinctions that included the dinosaurs took place during which period?
a. Cambrian (543–510 million years ago)
b. Devonian (409–363 million years ago)
c. Carboniferous (363–290 million years ago)
d. Jurassic (206–144 million years ago)
e. Cretaceous (144–65 million years ago)
8. The development of the complex, camera-like eye of a mammal is an example of
a. refinement of existing adaptations.
b. reproductive isolation.
c. adaptation of existing structures to new functions.
d. inheritance of acquired characteristics.
e. the biological species concept.
9. Which of the following statements is true?
a. Carbon-14 dating is useful for studying the age of early dinosaur fossils.
b. Carbon-14 has a half-life of 5,730 years.
c. Uranium-238 has a very short half-life.
d. Uranium-238 is present in all organisms.
e. Carbon-12 is not found in living plants.
10. Which of the following provides the best explanation for why Australia has so many organisms unique to that continent?
a. punctuated equilibrium
b. the biological species concept
c. convergent evolution
d. continental drift
e. cladistics
11. Scientists think that a meteor that fell in ____________________ may have led to the extinction of the dinosaurs.
a. Australia
b. the Yucatán peninsula
c. The Galápagos Islands
d. Pangaea
e. India
12. The great diversit.
1. Of the three chemical bonds discussed in class, which of them is .docxvannagoforth
1. Of the three chemical bonds discussed in class, which of them is simultaneously the weakest and most important for life on this planet as we know it?
2.Carbohydrates are very important sources of energy for life. Plants and arthropods also use carbohydrates as components of structures that are very important for their existence. Provide the names of the two most important carbohydrate based structures (one for plants and one for arthropods) and the carbohydrate components that are used to form them.
3._____________ _____________ are joined by ______________ bonds to form proteins.
4.Proteins can be used for several functions. Provide examples of structural and metabolic functions of proteins.
5.Describe the phosholipid bilayer of the plasma membrane. Why is this bilayer important for the formation of cells and the sequestration of chemical reactions within the cell?
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1. Look at your diagrams for hydrogen, lithium, and sodium. What do .docxvannagoforth
1. Look at your diagrams for hydrogen, lithium, and sodium. What do they all have in common? What group are these elements in on the periodic table?
2. Look at your diagrams for fluorine and chlorine. What do they have in common?
Picture is in the link. Put answers on the word document and re-submit
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1. Name the following molecules2. Sketch the following molecules.docxvannagoforth
1. Name the following molecules:
2. Sketch the following molecules:
3-cyclohexenone
4-ethyl 2,2,5-trimethyl 3-hexanone
ethyl butyrate
pentanoic acid
2-chloro 4-methyl 2,5-heptadienal
3,4-dichloro 4-ethyl octanal
p-chloro phenol
3-bromo 2-chloro 4-methyl hexane
3-cyclopropyl 1,2-cyclopentanediol
methyl phenyl ether
3,5-dimethyl 2-heptene-4,5-diol
3. Give two different uses for ethanol.
4. Name two categories of organic compounds (alkanes, aldehydes…) that have very strong characteristic odours.
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1. List the horizontal and vertical levels of systems that exist in .docxvannagoforth
1. List the horizontal and vertical levels of systems that exist in organizations.
2.
Describe at least five steps involved in systems integration
3.
What is the role of ERP systems in system integration?
4. Why do you think functional silos are not appropriate for today's organization? Discuss your answer from organizational and technical perspectives.
5. Pick an organization that you know of or where you are/were working and provide examples of logical and physical integration issues that were faced by the organization when they broke the functional silos and moved to integrated systems.
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1. Kemal Ataturk carried out policies that distanced the new Turkish.docxvannagoforth
1. Kemal Ataturk carried out policies that distanced the new Turkish republic of the 1920s from the Ottoman past. Why? What specific policies did Ataturk pursue? 2. Why many Arabs felt betrayed by the British (and the French) after the First World War? 3. Discuss at least three features of patrimonial leadership. List three or more Middle Eastern states where such type of political leadership persists 4. Describe the key processes (both internal and external) that initiated political and economic disintegration of the Ottoman Empire in the nineteenth century. 5. European military superiority in the late eighteenth century prompted Ottoman rulers to respond with what specific political measures? 6. The Zionist political movement originated in Europe rather than in the Middle East. Explain why and how. 7. After the Second World War, several Arab countries went through the process of transition from constitutional monarchies to republics. Identify three such countries and describe the course of events that brought about this transition. 8. How is religious Zionism different from secular Zionism? What is the relevance of this difference for the creation of the state of Israel? Has the relative influence of the two remained stable since the creation of the Israeli state? 9. What was the principle source of political legitimacy of the Ottoman Empire? 10. While most Ottoman European provinces, riding the tide of the nineteenth century nationalism, sought and won independence from Istanbul, Ottoman Arab provinces maintained their political loyalty to the Ottomans. What explains this difference between Arab and European provinces? 11. Social and political forces in favor of a constitutional reform in Iran (1905-1911) were markedly different from the groups that promoted constitutional limitations on executive powers of the sultan in the Ottoman Empire prior to the First World War? Explain this difference. 12. What are some of the key features of Arab socialisms? Which Arab leaders adopted socialist ideology? Which Arab leaders were opposed to it? 13. After the First World War, the new Middle Eastern protectorates (e.g., Syria, Lebanon, Iraq) were expected to develop into modern secular states. What specific policies did France and Britain try to implement? How successful have theses policies been? 14. The 1967 war was a watershed event for all major actors in the Middle East. Explain the consequences of the war for domestic politics in Israel and Egypt respectively.
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1. If we consider a gallon of gas as having 100 units of energy, and.docxvannagoforth
1. If we consider a gallon of gas as having 100 units of energy, and 25 of those units are used to move the car, what law of thermodynamics accounts for the other 75 units of energy? (Points : 2)
the first law
the second law
2. Which of these is not a component of a molecule of adenosine triphosphate (ATP)? (Points : 3)
adenosine
phosphate
deoxyribose sugar
ribose sugar
3. Glycolysis is a sequence of ______ chemical reactions. (Points : 3)
nine
six
five
ten
4. Exergonic reactions produce products with a ___ energy level than that of the initial reactants. (Points : 3)
lower
higher
the same
5. When chemical X is reduced, which of these expressions would be an accurate representation of its reduced state? (Points : 3)
XO
XH
X
HX
6. Most enzymes are which kind of organic compound? (Points : 3)
carbohydrates
lipids
proteins
none of the above
7. The area on an enzyme where the substrate attaches is called the: (Points : 3)
active site
allosteric site
anabolic site
inactive site
8. Which of the following creatures would not be an autotroph? (Points : 3)
cactus
cyanobacteria
fish
palm tree
9. The process by which most of the world's autotrophs make their food is known as: (Points : 3)
glycolysis
photosynthesis
chemosynthesis
herbivory
10. Plants are the only organisms that use ATP for the transfer and storage of energy. (Points : 2)
True
False
11. The colors of light in the visible range (from longest wavelength to shortest) are: (Points : 3)
ROYGBIV
VIBGYOR
GRBIYV
ROYROGERS
12. Chlorophyll is a green pigment because it absorbs only the green part of the visible light spectrum. (Points : 2)
True
False
13. The photosynthetic pigment that is essential for the process to occur is: (Points : 3)
chlorophyll a
chlorophyll b
beta carotene
xanthocyanin
14. A photosystem is: (Points : 3)
a collection of hydrogen-pumping proteins
a series of electron-accepting proteins arranged in the thylakoid membrane
a collection of photosynthetic pigments arranged in a thylakoid membrane
found only in prokaryotic organisms
15. Which of these molecules is NOT a product of the Electron Transport System? (Points : 3)
ATP
Water
Pyruvate
NAD+
16. The dark reactions require all of these chemicals to proceed except: (Points : 3)
ATP
NADPH
carbon dioxide
oxygen
17. The structural unit of photosynthesis, where the photosystems are located, are called: (Points : 3)
chlorophylls
eukaryotes
stroma
thylakoids
18. Which of the following does NOT occur during the light independent process? (Points : 3)
CO2 is used to form carbohydrates
NADPH converts to NADP
ADP converts to ATP
ATP converts to ADP
19. The production of ATP that occurs in the presence of oxygen is called: (Points : 3)
aerobic respiration
anaerobic respiration
chemiosmosis
photosynthesis
20. The first stable chemical formed by the Calvin Cycle is: (Points :.
1. In 200-250 words, analyze the basic issues of human biology as th.docxvannagoforth
1. In 200-250 words, analyze the basic issues of human biology as they relate to chronic conditions and describe the interaction between disability, disease, and behavior. Examine and discuss the impact of biological health or illness on social, psychological, and physical problems from the micro, mezzo, and macro perspectives. Choose a chronic condition from those provided in your text and consider how you might feel, think, and behave differently if the condition were affecting you versus if the condition were affecting a stranger. How might you think differently about this chronic condition if it were affecting someone close to you, your neighbor, or someone in your community? Please include at least two supporting scholarly resources.
2.Our stage of life, intellectual/cognitive abilities, and sociocultural position in life, affect our perspectives and resultant behaviors about a number of conditions including cancer. Consider the information provided in the
“Introduction to the Miller Family”
document. Both Ella and Elías have been diagnosed with cancer. Ella has been fighting cancer with complementary and alternative methods with some success for many years. Elías, her grandson, is 10 years old and has recently been diagnosed with leukemia but has not yet begun treatment. Putting yourself in either Ella or Elías’s place, what might your perspective on your cancer be? Integrate how the stage of life, cognitive abilities, and sociocultural position of your chosen person impacts her/his perspective on his/her individual disease.
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Students, digital devices and success - Andreas Schleicher - 27 May 2024..pptxEduSkills OECD
Andreas Schleicher presents at the OECD webinar ‘Digital devices in schools: detrimental distraction or secret to success?’ on 27 May 2024. The presentation was based on findings from PISA 2022 results and the webinar helped launch the PISA in Focus ‘Managing screen time: How to protect and equip students against distraction’ https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/education/managing-screen-time_7c225af4-en and the OECD Education Policy Perspective ‘Students, digital devices and success’ can be found here - https://oe.cd/il/5yV
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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How to Split Bills in the Odoo 17 POS ModuleCeline George
Bills have a main role in point of sale procedure. It will help to track sales, handling payments and giving receipts to customers. Bill splitting also has an important role in POS. For example, If some friends come together for dinner and if they want to divide the bill then it is possible by POS bill splitting. This slide will show how to split bills in odoo 17 POS.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17Celine George
It is possible to hide or invisible some fields in odoo. Commonly using “invisible” attribute in the field definition to invisible the fields. This slide will show how to make a field invisible in odoo 17.
This is a presentation by Dada Robert in a Your Skill Boost masterclass organised by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan (EFSS) on Saturday, the 25th and Sunday, the 26th of May 2024.
He discussed the concept of quality improvement, emphasizing its applicability to various aspects of life, including personal, project, and program improvements. He defined quality as doing the right thing at the right time in the right way to achieve the best possible results and discussed the concept of the "gap" between what we know and what we do, and how this gap represents the areas we need to improve. He explained the scientific approach to quality improvement, which involves systematic performance analysis, testing and learning, and implementing change ideas. He also highlighted the importance of client focus and a team approach to quality improvement.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
one page on each topic of life span development issues relating t.docx
1. one page on each topic of "life span development issues relating
to Mass incarcerations for racial inequality, Ethical issues
relating to mass incarceration for racial inequality, meant health
and call for reform" so four pages
Research Paper Rubric
Component 100% 75% 50% 25% 0
Basic
Requirements
Formatted correctly, at
least 500 words in
length, citation page
and internal citations
correct (APA format), at
least 2 cited peer
reviewed sources.
Does not meet required
page length, and/or
does not have 2 cited
peer reviewed sources.
Thesis
Statement
Engaging, challenging,
2. and clearly focuses the
paper. Effectively
stated in the
introduction and
carried throughout the
paper.
Clear and articulate,
engaging and clearly
focuses the paper, but
is not challenging. Is
effectively carried
throughout the paper.
Clearly stated in the
introduction, attempts
to be engaging, is
adequate, but lacks
insight and focus, and is
carried through the
paper.
Included in the
introduction, but is
vague. Lacks insight,
focus, and is not carried
throughout the paper.
Is vague or may be
lacking in the
introduction; is not
focused and lacks
development; is not
carried throughout the
paper.
3. Introduction Strong and effective, it
is engaging and clearly
defines the thesis, as
well as provides a
foundation for the body
of the paper.
Effective and engaging,
defines the thesis and
provides foundation for
the body of the paper.
Introduces the topic of
the paper and builds a
connection between
the topic, the thesis,
and the body of the
paper. Informative but
not engaging or strong.
Introduces the topic of
the paper loosely and
includes the thesis
statement. Provides
little information
regarding the topic.
Includes little more
than the thesis and
shows no demonstrable
knowledge of the topic
of the paper.
Content
4. Strongly and vividly
supports the thesis and
is reflective of strong,
thorough research.
Illustrates extensive
knowledge of the topic.
Every aspect of the
thesis is supported by
quality academic
research.
Strongly supports the
thesis and is reflective
of good, thorough
research. Illustrates
knowledge of the topic,
but could be extended.
Most aspects of the
thesis are supported by
quality academic
research.
Supports the thesis and
reflects research, and
illustrates adequate
knowledge of the topic.
Could be extended and
shows some gaps in
understanding of the
topic. Although there
may be some
inconsistencies with
support from quality
academic research.
Related to the thesis
5. but reflects inadequate
research and
knowledge of the topic,
and demonstrates a
lack of understanding.
There may be a lack of
support from quality
academic research.
Does not convey
adequate
understanding of the
topic, the research, or
the thesis. There are
many unsupported
aspects of the thesis
and the research lacks
quality sources.
Organization Effectively organized.
Logical structure of
points and smooth
transitions convey both
understanding of topic
and care in writing.
Well organized, but
may lack some
transitions between
ideas. Logical structure
of most ideas conveys
understanding of topic
and composition.
Ideas are logically
structured, but may
6. lack transitions
between ideas. Could
benefit from
reorganizing 1 or 2
ideas.
Some significant gaps in
organization are
present but the basic
framework of ideas is
logical. Overall
organization could be
improved.
Much of the paper lacks
organization of ideas,
making it difficult to
understand the ideas
expressed in the paper.
Citation Format APA format is used
accurately as needed
throughout the entire
paper.
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throughout the entire
paper, but may show
variations or slight
inconsistencies of
format.
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throughout the entire
paper, but may be
noticeably inconsistent
7. in format.
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inaccurately and
inconsistently in the
paper.
APA is not used
(regardless of the
number of sources or
citations).
Conclusion Strongly and clearly
connects the thesis
statement to the
research to draw a
specific conclusion that
does not leave the
reader with questions
regarding the thesis.
Clearly connects the
thesis statement and
the research to draw a
clear conclusion that
draws the research to a
logical close.
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statement and research
to draw a conclusion
regarding the research.
Restates the topic
statements throughout
the paper.
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the topic statements,
but does not draw any
specific conclusion
about the research or
the thesis.
There is no conclusion;
it restates the thesis at
best.
Conventions Conventions of
standard written
English are used with
accuracy; there are few,
if any, minor errors.
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standard written
English are used; there
may be several minor
errors of usage.
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standard written
English are used;
however, there may be
a few major errors and
few minor errors of
usage.
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standard written
English are used with
numerous major errors
and several minor
9. errors of usage.
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significant errors in
conventions of
standard written
English.
Master of Arts in Human Services -
Social Policy and Program Evaluation – Final Paper – Fall 2019
Paper Due: Saturday December 7, 2019
· Part 1: Description of the underlying problem: Legislation is
typically introduced to address a perceived problem. What
problem is your bill attempting to address? Provide background
and statistical information that elucidates the causes, scope,
dynamics and trends relevant to the underlying problem as well
as who is impacted by the problem and how. Section Due
Week 5
· Part 2: Summary and status of current bill: If there is a
bill/law/policy already in place that you would like to amend or
replace- provide a summary of the history and status of the
current bill/law/policy. How would the amendment or
replacement change current policy? Section Due October 29,
2019
If there is no bill/law/policy related to your public policy focus,
describe the bill you would present. Summarize the bill’s major
provisions. What would the bill do? Has this or a similar bill
been introduced before? How would it change current policy?
Are there any current bills it would replace?
10. · Part 3: Create a two-page document that presents your
policy/bill/law. The position paper should describe the policy
you are proposing, summarizing its need, who it will impact,
how it will affect social policy. Full Paper Due December 4
Social Policy and Program Evaluation
· Part 2: Summary and status of current bill: If there is a
bill/law/policy already in place that you would like to amend or
replace- provide a summary of the history and status of the
current bill/law/policy. How would the amendment or
replacement change current policy? Section Due October 26,
2019
If there is no bill/law/policy related to your public policy focus,
describe the bill you would present. Summarize the bill’s major
provisions. What would the bill do? Has this or a similar bill
been introduced before? How would it change current policy?
Are there any current bills it would replace?
Consider a social welfare issue in the United States (see
handout for suggestions)
Post an introductory 2 page paper that introduces the issue and
policy you would like to create or change. Include the
following:
The social welfare issue you are interested.
Why you think the issue is important
Why policy should be created or changed.
The history of the social welfare program
11. /
Current Issues and Programs in Social
Welfare
in: 1970s and Beyond
(https://socialwelfare.library.vcu.edu/category/eras/1970s-and-
beyond/), Recollections
(https://socialwelfare.library.vcu.edu/category/recollections/),
The 1980s and Beyond
(https://socialwelfare.library.vcu.edu/category/eras/1980s-
beyond/)
Current Issues and Programs in Social Welfare
by Dr. Jerry Marx
(https://socialwelfare.library.vcu.edu/biography/marx-
jerry-d-ph-d/), Social Work Department, University of New
Hampshire
Note: This entry is the first in a two-part series about current
issues and programs in
social welfare. Dr. Marx’s companion piece is titled, “Current
Issues and Programs in
Social Welfare: From George W. Bush to Donald J. Trump.”
(http://socialwelfare.library.vcu.edu/recollections/current-
issues-programs-social-
welfare-2001-2017/)
A version of this essay may be found in Dr. Marx’s (2004)
12. book, Social Welfare: The
American Partnership (https://www.worldcat.org/title/social-
welfare-the-american-
partnership/oclc/51653237?referer=di&ht=edition). It is
reprinted here with
permission of the author.
(https://socialwelfare.library.vcu.edu)
https://socialwelfare.library.vcu.edu/category/eras/1970s-and-
beyond/
https://socialwelfare.library.vcu.edu/category/recollections/
https://socialwelfare.library.vcu.edu/category/eras/1980s-
beyond/
https://socialwelfare.library.vcu.edu/biography/marx-jerry-d-ph-
d/
http://socialwelfare.library.vcu.edu/recollections/current-issues-
programs-social-welfare-2001-2017/
https://www.worldcat.org/title/social-welfare-the-american-
partnership/oclc/51653237?referer=di&ht=edition
https://socialwelfare.library.vcu.edu/
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image&utm_medium=branding&utm_campaign=brandingbar
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Social Insurance Programs
Social Security
13. American social welfare, thanks to Franklin Delano Roosevelt
(/people/roosevelt-
franklin-delano/) and the Social Security Act
(/uncategorized/social-security-act-of-
1935/) of 1935, is furthered currently by two major categories
of cash support programs:
social insurances and public assistance.1 Social insurances are
based on the prior
earnings and payroll contributions of an individual, while public
assistance, commonly
known as “welfare,” is based on the financial need of an
individual. The primary social
insurance programs today in America are Old Age, Survivors,
and Disability Insurance,
Unemployment Insurance, and Workers Compensation.
Let’s begin with ((Old Age, Survivors, and Disability
Insurance)), commonly referred to
as “social security.” Social security, like other social
insurances, is an example of a
“universal” program, because American citizens are entitled to
participate in the
program as a social right.2 In other words, program
participation in not based on
financial need. Social security constituted one-fifth of all
14. federal government spending
in 1995.3 In that year, a total of $332.6 billion was spent on the
program. Funding for
social security actually comes from a payroll tax, which is
shared in an equal proportion
by the employer and employee. A practice begun during the
Nixon Administration,
social security benefits are adjusted when the cost of living
increases.4
To receive benefits, a person must contribute payroll taxes
during their working years.5
Those individuals contributing payroll taxes for a minimum of
10 years (i.e., 40 quarters
in social security eligibility terms) are covered permanently
under the program.
Individual benefit levels are determined by the level of covered
earnings (i.e., how much
money paid in) and the age of retirement.
The “disability insurance” part of social security assists adults
between the ages of 18
and 64 who are unable to engage in substantial employment.6
When the individual
turns 65 years of age, “disability benefits” automatically
become “old-age” benefits. To
15. receive disability benefits, an individual must show medical
proof of a disability and
proof that the disability prevents “gainful employment.”
“Survivors insurance” covers
children under 18 years of age, dependent parents, and
dependent widowers or widows.
These categories of recipients receive benefits when an insured
worker dies.
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delano/
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security-act-of-1935/
/
A fundamental point to remember is that social security is a
very effective anti-poverty
program! Most recipients are raised above the poverty line by
social security. In 1992,
only 14% of people aged 65 or older lived in poverty in the
United States – thanks in
large part to social security benefits!7
Unemployment Insurance
Unemployment insurance is a second major social insurance
program. Like social
16. security, unemployment insurance is an effective poverty
prevention program, although
it is a temporary aid.8 That is, unemployment benefits normally
last a maximum of 26
weeks. In 1994, a total of $22.7 billion was spent in the United
States on unemployment
insurance. Although governed by federal standards, individual
states determine
eligibility for unemployment benefits, the amount and duration
of the benefits, and the
amount that employers must contribute. In addition to state
administered programs,
there are three federal unemployment insurance programs.
These three federal
programs cover veterans, railroad workers, and federal
employees, respectively.
Funding for unemployment insurance is derived from an
employer payroll tax.
About 85% of the total American labor force is covered by
unemployment insurance.
Farmers, domestic workers, and self-employed workers are not
eligible for
unemployment benefits. In addition, few of the poor receive
unemployment insurance.
17. To illustrate, in 1995, only 36% of unemployed workers
actually received unemployment
benefits. The poor can be excluded from benefits for several
reasons. For example, a
poor individual can be excluded if that person worked less than
two of four quarters in
the qualifying year or if the person earned less than a minimum
level of dollars.
Depending on the state, this minimum level of income can range
from $130 to $5,400.
A poor person can also be excluded from unemployment
benefits if the individual was
terminated from a job for misconduct or quit voluntarily.
Furthermore, in most states,
time spent in job training can prevent an individual from
qualifying for unemployment
benefits, because the individual is not immediately available
and looking for work.
Workers’ Compensation
The third major social insurance program in the United States is
workers compensation.
In fact, it is the oldest major social insurance program in the
nation, dating back to the
18. Progressive Era at the beginning of the 1900s.9 Spending on
workers’ compensation (in
1988 dollar values) grew from 2 billion in 1950 to about 25
billion in 1993.10 Each state
/
oversees its own workers’ compensation program (with no
federal standards). The
program provides victims of work-related injuries with cash,
medical care, and to a
limited extent, rehabilitation services. It also compensates
survivors if an injury is fatal.
Like unemployment insurance, workers’ compensation does not
cover all workers. Farm
and domestic workers are not covered in many states. That said,
worker’s compensation
does reach about 87% of wage and salary workers in the United
States. State laws
generally specify a payment rate of two-thirds of the injured
worker’s previous pay. In
contrast to injuries, coverage for occupational illnesses is a
weak part of workers’
compensation. Most states only pay benefits for illnesses that
appear within “several”
19. years after the worker leaves a company. In other words, the
worker has a relatively
short amount of time to prove their case.
Contributions of American Business to Retirement Planning
Employers, as previously stated, contribute to the current U. S.
public social security
system. However, many older Americans rely on both social
security and private
pension plans after they retire. To illustrate, in 1988, over half
of wage and salaried
workers over age 24 took part in a pension plan.11 In that year,
about three-quarters of
workers in corporations employing over a thousand people were
covered by such plans,
while almost 80 percent of unionized workers participated in
private pension plans.
Many corporations (and other employers) offer “401(k)
retirement plans” where
employees typically contribute a small percentage of their
before-tax income to their
401(k) fund. These plans often include an employer contribution
as well.12 In addition,
“profit-sharing plans” are frequently offered to employees in
20. major American
corporations. In 1984, there were close to a half-million profit-
sharing programs in the
American business sector.13
Another retirement-related corporate benefit is the “employee
stock ownership plan.”14
The number of these plans in the American business sector grew
dramatically starting
in the mid-1970s. By 2000, there were 11,500 such plans,
covering 8.5 million
employees. In an employee stock ownership plan, the employee
invests some of their
wages or salary in their company’s stock and receives dividends
regularly like other
company investors. Upon retirement, the employee can either
take the company stock
from the fund or sell the shares back to the corporation.
/
The American government sector has played an important role
in the development of
these private plans. They are not just a good idea promoted by
the business sector alone.
21. Both the federal government and state governments have passed
legislation to
encourage business to offer these plans. For instance, between
1974 and 1985, Congress
passed sixteen pieces of legislation encouraging the
development of employee stock
ownership plans, while thirteen states passed similar laws.15
The American government has also encouraged the use of
another private retirement
option, “individual retirement accounts” (IRAs). Tax legislation
passed during the
Clinton Administration greatly increased opportunities for
Americans to use IRAs.16
The 1997 Tax Act, by increasing the income limits of those
eligible to make tax
deductible IRA contributions, will increase the number of
individuals and couples using
traditional IRAs. The law also created a new nondeductible IRA
that accumulates
income tax-free. In addition, the 1997 law facilitates the use of
IRAs to pay for higher
education expenses and first-time homes.
Critical Analysis: What About Enron?
22. In 2002, Americans were shocked by the news of several major
cases of corporate
accounting fraud.17 Corporations such as Enron, a major energy
company, and Worla
long distance and data systems company, purposely misled
investors and employees to
appear more profitable than they actually were. When such
companies file for
bankruptcy, employees can lose all or most of their retirement
savings. Can
corporations be trusted as a major source of retirement savings?
Are Enron and
WorldCom exceptions in the corporate world or are they
indicative of widespread
corporate corruption? Are they clear examples of why some
government regulation of
the business sector is needed?
Current Issues in Social Insurance: The Viability of Social
Security
The American social security system is considered by many
observers to be seriously
flawed. Some of the key issues include sustainability, the
influence of the system on
23. economic growth, and the equity of the system for various
participants.18 With respect
to the sustainability issue, the U.S. social security system is a
“pay-as-you-go” system,
meaning that payroll taxes on today’s workers and employers
pay for the current social
security benefits of former workers (i.e., retired workers). The
sustainability of the
/
system can become an issue when the ratio of retirees to
workers becomes too large to
finance.19 In 1950, there were 0.14 retirees per worker in the
United States. By 2020,
with the aging of the “baby boomer” generation, there are
projected to be 0.29 retirees
per worker in the U.S., and by 2040, 0.39 retirees per worker
are expected. Thus,
policymakers are concerned about the long-term financial
viability of the currently
structured social security system. As discussed earlier in this
book, the Reagan
Administration raised the age for receiving social security
retirement benefits to 67.20
24. Policy alternatives considered in 2001 by President George W.
Bush to address the
sustainability of social security include raising payroll taxes,
lowering social security
benefits, tying future retirement benefits to inflation instead of
wage growth, and
privately-managed retirement savings accounts (also called
“private-investment
accounts).21
The last option, the private-investment accounts, would
establish personal retirement
accounts, managed by private pension and investment
companies, with part of the
social security tax currently paid by workers.22 Private-
investment accounts would
make America’s social security system more of a “public-
private partnership” than it is
today. Proponents of this policy option state the potential for a
higher rate of return on
retirement savings, thereby addressing the sustainability issue.
Opponents of this policy
proposal warn of the market risks and relatively high
administrative costs of private-
25. investment accounts.23
Public Assistance Programs
The second major category of American cash support programs
is called “public
assistance.” Public assistance programs are “selective”
programs in that benefits are
based on individual need. Need is determined by a test of
income – that is, a “means
test.”24 The three primary public assistance programs in the
United States are
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, Supplemental
Security Income, and General
Assistance.
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families
The 1996 welfare reform enacted by the Clinton Administration
ended Aid to Families
with Dependent Children (AFDC) as an entitlement and
replaced the program with a
block grant, called “Temporary Assistance to Needy Families
(TANF).25 To receive
federal funds in the AFDC program, states had to provide
matching funds. With TANF,
26. /
states do not provide matching funds, but they do need to meet a
“maintenance of
effort” requirement. That is, states must maintain spending
equal to at least 75 percent
of their Fiscal Year 1994 spending on AFDC and related
services (such as child care and
emergency assistance). TANF gives states some flexibility in
administering federal
funds. For example, states can transfer up to thirty percent of
their TANF block grant
funding to either their Child Care Development Block Grant or
their Social Service
Block Grant.
The fundamental difference between the new TANF and former
AFDC programs is that,
under TANF, no individual or family is “entitled” to welfare.26
As a general rule,
individuals must participate in work activity within two years of
receiving assistance
and families are limited to a total of five years assistance in a
lifetime. If a program
participant refuses work requirements, states have the option to
27. reduce or eliminate
assistance to the whole family. This could include the loss of
Medicaid. The exception to
this provision is when the participant refuses work because they
cannot find or afford
child care (/programs/child-care/) for a child under six years
old. Yet, unlike the former
AFDC services, TANF does not guarantee that this needed child
care will be provided to
the participant.
Another important feature of TANF concerns minor parents.27
That is, minors who are
parents cannot receive TANF assistance unless they are living at
home with their
parents or in another adult-supervised setting. In addition, these
minors must attend
high school or an alternative educational or training program as
soon as their child is
twelve weeks old.
Supplemental Security Income
The Supplemental Security Income program, better known as
“SSI,” was established
during the Nixon Administration.28 It was essentially a
28. restructuring of the Social
Security Act’s public assistance programs for blind and older
Americans. The program
assists poor people aged 65 or older as well as blind people and
people with
disabilities.29 SSI recipients have grown from 4 million in 1974
to 6.5 million in 1995. A
total of $27.2 million was spent on SSI benefits in 1995. Of this
amount, the federal
government provided $23.5 million.
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People with disabilities are the largest group of SSI clients,
representing 77% of total
recipients in 1995. “Disability” is defined under SSI guidelines
as a “physical or mental
impairment that prevents substantial employment activity and
has lasted or probably
will last for at least a year or may result in death.”30 Those who
are mentally ill or
mentally retarded constitute about fifty percent of working-age
people with disabilities.
29. General Assistance
The third major public assistance program in the United States
is called “general
assistance.”31 It is a program for the needy who do not qualify
for previously described
federal assistance. Forty-one states and the District of Columbia
offer general
assistance, although in some states, only certain counties
provide assistance. As its
name suggests, the program provides general “safety net” help
to the poor. Benefits
include cash and/or in-kind payments. Similar to TANF, twenty-
one states require
“employable” adults to work or enter job training in order to
maintain eligibility for
general assistance benefits. Some states also impose time limits
on all or certain
categories of their general assistance caseload.
Current Issues in Public Assistance: A Critical Analysis of
Welfare Reform
There are many issues of concern to the social work profession
regarding the Temporary
Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program.32 The 1996
Personal Responsibility and
30. Work Opportunity Act, which established TANF, contained no
explicit requirement that
poor families get cash assistance. That is, under this welfare
reform legislation, states
can opt to limit aid to vouchers or services. These features of
the new approach to public
assistance present a threat to the social work principle of self-
determination, because
they provide less flexibility to caseworkers and clients in the
use of welfare assistance.
The provision of the law allowing states to reduce spending on
welfare to 75% of Fiscal
Year 1994 state spending and the ability to transfer TANF funds
to child care or social
service block grants does give states some flexibility. However,
there are potential
negative ramifications to this aspect of the law as well. TANF
funds spent on other
services could result in less basic subsistence support to poor
families. Such transfers of
public assistance may “rob Peter to pay Paul.”
Other issues concerning TANF involve the potential use of
private organizations to
31. deliver “public” assistance and the right of clients to appeal
TANF decisions. Under the
1996 legislation, TANF can be administered and distributed by
private nonprofit or for-
/
profit entities. What are the possible outcomes if this takes
place in certain states? On
the positive side, competition for TANF contracts may reduce
costs to states. In
addition, service delivery by less bureaucratic organizations
(than government) may
improve service quality. Yet, on the negative side of the debate,
the introduction of the
profit-motive into public assistance may reduce service access
and quality to highly
needy, and therefore, “costly” clients. The former federal law
regarding public assistance
was very specific in guaranteeing clients the right to appeal
decisions against them. The
1996 legislation, however, is more general on this issue. States
must submit their own
plans, which may vary considerably in the protection of client
rights.
32. A final issue regards the ability of states to deny cash assistance
and Medicaid to adults
who do not meet work requirements. In such cases, which
sectors of society are
responsible for providing the safety net? Will we revert to the
colonial system of church-
administered relief? Are today’s church organizations willing
and able to offer
substantially increased services? Even if such organizations are
funded under the
“charitable choice” clause of the 1996 welfare reform, are these
religious organizations
the best qualified service providers?
Did You Know?
Welfare reform got its major push from city and state
government.33 These levels of the
public sector began experiencing severe budget crises during
the 1970s and 80s. A
primary example was New York City. New York experienced a
fiscal crisis in 1975.
Public assistance, among other things, was blamed for the city’s
fiscal problems,
precipitating a movement to reform city welfare. During the
33. 1980s, other cities followed
New York’s example. At the same time, state governments
around the country began
asking for “waivers” of federal regulations concerning public
assistance. As a result,
many features of TANF, including time limits and teen parent
restrictions, had already
been implemented at the state level when the 1996 federal
legislation was enacted.
Health Services
Medicare and Medicaid
The federal government supports a number of health services
for the poor, including
services for war veterans, Native Americans, women and
children.34 It also supports a
national network of community health centers, meant to
supplement the services of
/
private physicians, particularly in low-income communities.
Medicare and Medicaid,
however, are the two major public health care programs in the
United States.
34. Established during the Johnson Administration and the “Great
Society,” both programs
are “in-kind” services, meaning no cash support is given
directly to the individual.35
Medicare covers most hospital and medical costs for people
aged 65 and over as well as
for those on social security disability.36 Medicare is provided
without regard to the
individual’s income. Social security recipients, railroad retirees,
federal and state
government employees, in addition to some people with kidney
disease or a permanent
disability are eligible for Medicare. Medicare is the second
largest domestic program,
second only to the social security program. In 1996, Medicare
benefits totaled $186
billion. The program is funded by a payroll tax paid by
employers and employees.
There are two parts to the Medicare program: Part A and Part B.
Part A is basic hospital
insurance. It covers most costs of hospitalization, post-hospital
extended care, and
home health services. Part B is an optional supplementary
medical insurance. It assists
35. in covering the costs of physicians’ fees, diagnostic tests,
medical supplies, and
prescription drugs.
The second major public health program, Medicaid, is basically
a federal grant to
states.37 Medicaid helps to finance health care for the poor.
About 74% of Medicaid
recipients are on public assistance. In 1996, the federal
government paid 57% of the
total costs of Medicaid, while the states funded the remaining
portion. In 1996, the
federal government’s budget for Medicaid was $86 billion.
Federal regulations specify
the basic health services that must be offered under Medicaid.
Yet, services are
primarily administered by individual states including decisions
regarding the duration
of services and optional services. Medicaid is a “vendor
system.” That is, payments are
made directly to the service provider. Most recipients of
Medicaid are TANF families.
However, the most Medicaid dollars go to people who are blind
or have other
36. disabilities. Furthermore, most Medicaid spending on older
Americans is for nursing
home care.
Private Insurance and the Managed Care System
Millions of Americans, of course, obtain private health
insurance through their
employer. To better control the rising costs of health care,
employers in the United
States have increasingly utilized “managed care.” Although
forms of managed care have
/
existed on the West Coast and in the Northeast since the 1930s
and 40s, respectively,
“health maintenance organizations” or “HMOs” were introduced
nationally in the
1970s.38 Health care consumers under managed care select a
“primary care physician”
from a network of health care providers. Unless they are
experiencing an emergency,
those needing medical attention usually see their primary care
physician first. If needed,
the primary care physician will then make a referral for more
37. specialized services. Thus,
the primary care physician serves as a gatekeeper in managing
health care services and
costs.39
In most managed care models, health care is provided to a
defined number of enrollees
in the health care plan.40 Under “capitation-based” plans, all
revenue for participating
service providers is earned upfront through a contractual
agreement between the
employer and managed care organization. The HMO or other
managed care entity,
therefore, receives a fixed dollar amount per enrollee per
month. Consequently, the
services of physicians and hospitals participating in the
managed care system become
cost-centers that need to be managed to stay within the
contracted budget. The aim is to
create an incentive to keep people well (i.e., prevention) and to
serve clients in the most
cost-effective manner when they do need health care.
Current Issues in Managed Care
The fundamental problem with managed health care is the
38. conflict between the goals of
high quality and low costs.41 More specifically, managed care
becomes a problem for
health care consumers when minimizing costs takes priority
over patient needs and
quality health care. Since the emergence of managed care, many
issues related to this
fundamental problem have come to the attention of consumers,
social workers, and
policymakers.42 The downgrading of personnel qualifications to
save money was an
immediate concern. In addition, patients were faced with
predetermined service cut-off
dates. Women giving birth, for example, were given hospital
stay limits based on cost
considerations. Patients also perceived policies regarding the
use of specialists to be
arbitrary and not necessarily based on patient need.
A more recent issue is the effect that managed care might have
on urban community
service systems – including public hospitals and public health
clinics frequently used by
Medicaid patients.43 The number of states implementing
mandatory managed care
39. plans for Medicaid recipients is growing. To illustrate, from
1993 to1994, Medicaid
/
managed care enrollment in the U.S. jumped from 4.8 million to
7.8 million. That
represented an increase of 63%. Underlying this trend is the
assumption that
competition for managed care contracts will increase the supply
of health care providers
in low-income communities. Without generous capitation
payments, this may never
happen.
Furthermore, managed care companies may leave out certain
community-based
organizations that serve the poor from their service provider
networks. These
organizations often are in poor financial condition, have
outdated management
information systems, and utilize decaying facilities and
equipment. In short, they are
relatively costly to a managed care organization. More
fundamentally, traditional
40. community-based health and human services adhere to value
systems that conflict with
“cost-centered” systems. These organizations historically have
provided service with an
emphasis on individual need in contrast to other criteria such as
ability-to-pay or profit.
In any case, they are inexperienced in competing for clients in a
managed care system.
For these traditional service providers, the emergence of
managed care may result in
significant losses of revenue and ability to serve uninsured
clients. Added to all of this is
the prospect of state government contracting with managed care
organizations to
administer SSI and TANF programs.44 Hence, this type of
partnership between
business and government appears to be gaining momentum. Yet,
it is a trend with many
key issues to be addressed by policy planners, social workers,
and other health and
human service providers.
Food and Shelter Programs
Food Stamps
41. The federal government provides food to poor Americans
through a variety of programs.
Public, private nonprofit, and private for-profit organizations
all cooperate in the
provision of these programs. For example, child nutrition
programs (including the
school lunch program) reach out to poor children in schools,
childcare centers, and
summer camps. The largest federal food program, representing
almost three out of
every four federal dollars in the food assistance category, is the
“food stamp”
program.45 In 1996, $22.7 billion was spent on food stamp
benefits. These benefits are
adjusted yearly in accordance with changes in food prices
generally. Although states
administer their food stamp programs, the federal government
pays for the direct costs
/
of food stamps and a portion of state administrative expenses.
With very few exceptions,
all recipients of public assistance are eligible for food stamps.
42. (Exceptions include most
postsecondary school students!) A little over 50% of food stamp
recipients in 1996 were
children.
People participating in the food stamp program receive a
monthly allotment of stamps.
These stamps can then be used to purchase food at most retail
stores. Stamps can not be
used to purchase alcohol or tobacco products. Further, they
can’t be used for hot, ready-
to-eat foods. In recent years, consistent with the push for
welfare reform in general,
work requirements have been attached to food stamps. The 1996
welfare reform
legislation passed by the Clinton Administration limits able-
bodied recipients between
the ages of 18 and 50 (without children) to three months of food
stamps in a three-year
period unless the person is working or engaged in a workfare
program for 20 or more
hours per week.46
Public Housing and Section 8 Housing Assistance
The federal government assists many middle- and upper-income
43. families with housing
through its tax policies and loan programs. Our national
government also collaborates
with local public and private entities to provide housing
assistance to low-income
individuals and families. In 1992, the federal government spent
over $22 billion on such
assistance.47 Most of this support is provided through the U.S.
Department of Housing
and Urban Development in two major programs: the “public
housing” program and the
“Section 8” program.
The public housing program, dating back to the New Deal era,
provides federal
subsidies for construction costs on housing units built by local
public housing
authorities.48 These local housing authorities subsequently own
and operate the units.
As part of the program, the federal government offers rent
subsidies to cover the
difference between the operating cost of individual housing
units and 30% of the
tenant’s household income.
44. During the Reagan, Bush, and Clinton Administrations, federal
funding for public
housing was cut drastically. One reason for this diminishing
support is the tendency of
public housing projects to concentrate multi-problem families
into low-income
neighborhoods. Increasingly, this approach has witnessed a high
incidence of crime and
vandalism, resulting in relatively high operating costs for local
public housing
/
authorities and high social costs for victimized families. These
problems, along with
rising construction costs, compelled policy planners to look for
alternative low-income
housing proposals.
The Section 8 program (referring to Section 8 of the Housing
and Community
Development Act) emerged in the 1980s as the major alternative
to public housing.49
During that decade, it became the largest federal housing
assistance program for the
45. poor. To illustrate, in 1996, the U.S. federal government spent
$15.8 billion on Section 8
assistance, while the public housing program received $4.5
billion. Section 8 is
essentially a rent supplement program. Tenants typically pay
30% of their (adjusted)
income on rent; the federal government pays the difference
between the tenant
contribution and the market rate for the apartment. In contrast
to public housing,
tenants have a choice of using their subsidy in publicly or
privately owned housing
where available in their community. (The 1990 Housing Act,
passed by the George H.W.
Bush Administration, sought to increase the supply of low-
income rental housing
through block grants to state and local government.) More
recently, major cities such as
Chicago, Boston, and Atlanta have begun destroying their old
high-rise public housing
units and moving tenants into new low-rise public housing units
or private housing. In
either case, the aim is to better integrate poor tenants with other
socioeconomic groups
46. around the city.
Contributions of Business and the Voluntary Sector to Housing
The federal government encourages business investment in low-
income housing
through the “low-income rental housing tax credit.”50 The tax
credit was established as
part of the Reagan Administration’s Tax Reform Act of 1986.
Between 1990 and 1994,
this tax incentive added about a quarter million low-income
housing units to the
housing supply. Developers qualify for the tax credit if they set
aside specified
percentages of their rental units for low-income tenants.
Habitat for Humanity International is probably the most well-
known voluntary housing
development program. Between 1976 and 2000, this nonprofit
nondenominational
Christian organization, using donated material and voluntary
labor, produced about
30,000 affordable houses in the United States.51 The program
refers to recipients of the
houses as “partners” because the partner family helps build their
house. Upon
47. completion, Habitat for Humanity sells the home to the partner
at no profit, while
/
ensuring the partner a no-interest mortgage. The average sales
price for a Habitat home
built in the United States in 2000 was about $46,600. Although
Habitat for Humanity,
by itself, is not capable of solving the shelter problem in
America, it is a valuable part of
the collaborative effort to address the problem.
Current Shelter Issues: the Homeless
Despite various public and private efforts to provide decent
low-income housing and
temporary shelter, including the 1987 Stewart B. McKinney
Homeless Assistance Act,
the National Coalition for the Homeless believes the number of
homeless people in
American continues to grow.52 Estimates of homelessness vary,
in part, because the
definition of what constitutes “homelessness” varies. The
National Coalition for the
Homeless uses a broad definition, claiming that people who live
48. in unstable housing
arrangements and lack a permanent place to stay are, in fact,
experiencing
homelessness. Although the National Law Center on
Homelessness and Poverty
estimates that as many as 2 million people experience
homelessness during a given year
in the United States, the National Coalition for the Homeless,
because of the difficulty in
counting the homeless, chooses to cite the shortage of available
services for the
homeless. According to the coalition, in 1998, 26% of requests
for emergency shelter in
30 U.S. cities went unmet due to a lack of resources. What is
more, another study
showed that in 50 cities around the United States, the individual
city’s official estimated
number of homeless typically exceeded that city’s available
number of shelter and
transitional housing spaces. Rural areas of the U.S. generally
have even fewer resources
for the homeless. Thus, in a nation that has never adequately
housed all of its people,
homelessness continues to be a serious policy issue.
49. Other Publicly-Funded Programs in American Social Welfare
A wide range of other publicly-funded programs contribute to
American social welfare.
Many of these services are funded by government but delivered
by private
organizations. Hence, they are part of an interdependent
network of public and private
efforts to further social welfare. These services include child
welfare programs such as
child abuse and neglect prevention, foster care, adoption,
shelter, and outreach
services.53 Other programs benefiting children include
publicly-funded child care,
education, and family planning services.54 Head Start (the
preschool program) and
student loan programs are part of the education category. In
addition, the U.S.
/
government supports employment and training programs for
those seeking
employment.55 Furthermore, the American public sector
supports many state and local
50. health and human services through the Social Service Block
Grant to individual states.
Other Voluntary Services in the Nonprofit Sector
The United Way System
One of the major voluntary efforts in the advancement of
American social welfare is the
United Way, formerly known as the “Community Chest,” and
for a time, the “United
Fund.” Over one hundred years old, the United Way is primarily
a partnership in
community problem-solving among private organizations –
private for-profit and
private nonprofit organizations.56 For the most part, businesses
raise the funds for
services, while nonprofit organizations deliver the services.
The United Way network, itself, is comprised of a national
umbrella organization called
United Way of America and about 1,400 local United Way
organizations, each
independently incorporated as private nonprofit entities serving
their respective
communities. Each local United Way organizes an annual fund-
raising campaign among
51. business and professional groups in its community.
Subsequently, the local United Way,
with direction from donors and volunteers, allocates the donated
funds to a variety of
nonprofit health and human services in the community. In the
2000/2001 fiscal year,
United Way campaigns around the nation raised a total of $3.91
billion for health and
human services.
Perhaps the most important partner in the United Way system is
the business
community. Without the support of community business leaders,
United Way would be
much less effective in its fund-raising role, and therefore, much
less valuable to
community health and human service providers. Business
leaders help organize and
conduct the individual United Way fund-raising campaigns in
each community.
Through the use of payroll deduction, businesses enable their
employees to make
annual donations to their local United Way in an efficient and
financially “pain-free”
52. manner. As a result, employees of local business typically
comprise the largest source of
United Way donations.
With these donations, each United Way funds a broad range of
health and human
services. Many of these services also receive public funding;
some do not. In any case,
the mix of health and human services funded by each United
Way varies from
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community to community. To illustrate the diversity of services
funded at any one
United Way, however, consider the list of agencies affiliated
with the United Way of
Massachusetts Bay in 2001.57 This list included the American
Cancer Society-New
England Division, the American Red Cross
(/organizations/american-red-cross/) of
Massachusetts Bay, the Asian Task Force Against Domestic
Violence, the Boys and Girls
Club? of Lynn, the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center, Catholic
Charities?, Combined
53. Jewish Philanthropies?, Community Legal Services? &
Counseling Center, the Disability
Law Center, the Dorchester Bay Economic Development
Corporation, the Salvation
Army?, the Chinese Progressive Association, the Massachusetts
Coalition for the
Homeless, The Home for Little Wanderers, the Hispanic Office
of Planning &
Evaluation (HOPE), the John F. Kennedy Family Service
Center, and YWCA
(/organizations/young-womens-christian-association/) Boston.
This diversity in services and service populations is not unique
to the United Way of
Massachusetts Bay. As a second illustration, let’s examine the
Mile High United Way in
Denver, Colorado. Its agency list in 2001 included the Jefferson
Center for Mental
Health, the Jewish Family Service of Colorado, the Asian
Pacific Development Center,
the Latin American Research and Service Agency, the Lutheran
Family Services of
Colorado, the Mi Casa Resource Center for Women, the
Colorado AIDS Project, the
Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence, the Mile High
54. Council on Alcoholism
and Drug Abuse, Senior Support Services, and the Northeast
Denver Housing Center. In
short, a strength of the United Way is the community
empowerment that comes from
volunteers organizing resources to meet specific and diverse
community needs.
Current Issues in the United Way System
United Way continues to be the major “federated fund-raising”
campaign in the United
States. Over the years, the American business community has
viewed United Way as an
alternative to higher taxes and bigger government in promoting
social welfare. Business
and professional leaders value the community needs assessment,
community
organizing, and community problem-solving roles that their
local United Way
organizations perform.
That said, United Way has its share of critics.58 Recent issues
include the United Way
tradition of funding a relatively exclusive set of member
nonprofit agencies. At times,
55. organizations not affiliated with United Way have felt left out
and hampered in their
https://socialwelfare.library.vcu.edu/organizations/american-
red-cross/
https://socialwelfare.library.vcu.edu/organizations/young-
womens-christian-association/
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fund-raising efforts. More radical critics have contended that
United Way is too
conservative, funding primarily status quo services, not
offensive to the business
community. Still others point out the virtual monopoly that
United Way enjoyed for
years in its access to corporate employee fund-raising
campaigns and payroll deduction.
In the 1970s and 80s, competing federated campaigns began to
emerge as an alternative
to United Way. These competing federations included
((Children’s Charities of
America)), The Combined Federal Campaign (focused on
federal employees), Earth
Share (involving agencies such as the National Audubon Society
and the African
Wildlife Foundation), and The National Black United
56. Federation. Yet, the vast majority
of federated campaign giving still goes to United Way.
More recently, especially with an incident of administrative
corruption at United Way of
America in the early 1990s, United Way has faced the issue of
increased donor
accountability.59 Donors to United Way increasingly desire
more control in
determining which health and human services receive their gift.
Furthermore, donors
want to know if their donations to United Way actually make a
difference in addressing
various social problems. United Way, as it has throughout its
history, continues to
change in an effort to address emerging issues.60 The diversity
in the agencies affiliated
with the United Way of Massachusetts Bay indicates an effort
by some local United Way
organizations, at least, to be more inclusive in their funding. In
addition, United Way
has instituted a “donor choice” option by which donors can
indicated specific health and
human service recipients of their gift. Furthermore, United
Way, serving as an
57. accountability mechanism for donors, has begun a push for
program outcome
measurement among its affiliated service providers.
The ((Three Notable African American Women In Child
Welfare, 1888-1930)) League
of America: A Public-Private Partnership in Child Welfare
The Child Welfare League of America (/organizations/child-
welfare-league-of-
america/) (CWLA), founded in 1920, is a voluntary association
of over 1,100 public and
private nonprofit organizations that serve at-risk children and
their families.61 The
organization traces its roots to the 1909 White House
Conference on the Care of
Dependent Children, which recommended the creation of the
((U.S. Children’s Bureau))
and other child welfare organizations. Member organizations are
involved with services
such as child abuse and neglect prevention, foster care,
adoption, residential group care,
child care, and various youth development programs, among
other services.
https://socialwelfare.library.vcu.edu/organizations/child-
welfare-league-of-america/
58. /
The CWLA offers many services to its members, including
legislative advocacy, practice
consultation, conferences, training sessions, child welfare
publications, and financial
support for accreditation. According to 2001 agency
information, the CWLA has a
budget of about $16 million. It raises its funding from public
and private sources,
including member dues, foundation grants, publication sales,
investment income,
consultation fees, as well as corporate and individual donations.
The CWLA is truly a
cooperative effort in the advancement of American child
welfare!
Personal Profile: Marian Wright Edelman
One of the outstanding contemporary social advocates is Marian
Wright Edelman.62
After graduating from Spelman College and Yale Law School,
she became the first
African American woman admitted to the Mississippi Bar. In
Mississippi during the
59. 1960s, she headed the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational
Fund. Later, in 1968, she
moved to Washington D.C. to serve as counsel for the Poor
People’s March, which
Martin Luther King was organizing before his assassination.
Edelman in 1973 founded the ((Children’s Defense Fund)), a
private nonprofit
organization that has become one of the strongest children’s
advocates in the nation.
Based in Washington D.C., the Children’s Defense Fund
regularly documents the needs
of America’s children, focusing particularly on the needs of
children from poor families,
children of color, and children with disabilities. Its legislative
advocacy emphasizes
preventative investments in child welfare. As President of the
Children’s Defense Fund,
Edelman continues to serve as a policy leader and national
voice for millions of
vulnerable children in America. In 2000, in recognition for her
social advocacy, she was
awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the country’s
highest civilian award.
The Challenge for Professional Social Work
60. There are many other social problems, issues, and services not
mentioned here. The aim
here is to provide the reader with an understanding of some of
the major programs and
issues in American social welfare, especially those involving
health and human services.
This is because the fundamental challenge for current social
workers is to make
important contributions to the development of policies and
programs that will better
address major social problems and issues in the United States.
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Notes
1. Bruce S. Jansson, The Reluctant Welfare State: American
Social Welfare Policies-
Past, Present, and Future, 4th ed. (Belmont, CA:
Wadsworth/Thomson Learning, 2001),
pp. 194, 199; Sar A. Levitan, Garth L. Mangum, and Stephen L.
Mangum, Programs in
Aid of the Poor (Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press,
61. 1998), p. 58.
2. Neil Gilbert, Harry Specht, and Paul Terrell, Dimensions Of
Social Policy, 3rd ed.
(Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1993), pp. 71-72.
3. Levitan et al., pp. 58-63.
4. Jansson, p. 282.
5. Levitan et al., p. 61.
6. Levitan et al., p. 61; Linda P. Anderson, Paul A. Sundet, and
Irma Harrington, The
Social Welfare System in the United States: A Social Worker’s
Guide To Public Benefits
Programs (Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 2000), p. 27.
7. Levitan et al., pp. 63-64.
8. Ibid., pp. 93-95.
9. Theda Skocpol, Protecting Soldiers and Mothers: The
Political Origins Of Social
Policy In The United States (Cambridge, MA: Harvard
University), pp.290-293.
10. Levitan, pp. 96-98.
11. Ibid., p. 68.
12. Amanda Paulson, “The 401(K): Who’s Contributing What?”
62. Christian Science
Monitor, 22 October 2001, 93(229), p. 14.
13. William C. Frederick, Keith Davis, James E. Post, Business
And Society: Corporate
Strategy, Public Policy, Ethics, 6th ed. (New York: McGraw-
Hill, 1988), p. 301.
14. James E. Post, Anne T. Lawrence, and James Weber,
Business And Society:
Corporate Strategy, Public Policy, Ethics, 10th ed. (New York:
McGraw-Hill, 2002), p.
343.
15. Frederick et al., p. 256.
16. Deloitte and Touche, “Promises Kept: The 1997 Tax Law,”
Tax News & Views, 2000.
17. Fred Kaplan, “Bush takes on ‘corporate abusers,’” Boston
Globe, 10 July 2002, p. A1;
Associated Press, “WorldCom offers not to sell assets: Seeks to
delay creditors’ suit,”
Boston Globe, 18 July 2002, p. E4.
18. Estelle James, “Reforming Social Security in the U.S.: An
International Perspective,”
Business Economics: 34 (January 2001).
63. /
19. Thomas I. Palley, “The economics of Social Security: an old
Keynesian perspective,”
Journal of Post Keynesian Economics 21(1): 94 (Fall 1998).
20. Jansson, p. 322.
21. Jane Bryant Quinn, “Star Wars And Social Security,”
Newsweek, 3 September 2001,
37; Leigh Strope, “Social Security panel shifts purpose,” Boston
Globe, 7 November
2001, p. A9.
22. James, p. 33, 36, 38.
23. Quinn, p. 37; Palley, p. 104.
24. Gilbert et al., 1993, pp. 71-72.
25. Children’s Defense Fund, “Summary of the New Welfare
Legislation,” Retrieved
from the World Wide Web on August 27, 1997:
http://www.childrensdefensefund.org/welfarelaw.html.
(http://www.childrensdefensefund.org/welfarelaw.html.)
26. Ibid.
64. 27. Ibid.
28. Jansson, p. 279; Walter I. Trattner, From Poor Law To
Welfare State: A History Of
Social Welfare In America, 6th ed. (New York: The Free Press,
1999), p. 348.
29. Levitan et al., pp.85-87.
30. Ibid., p. 87.
31. Ibid., p. 88.
32. Children’s Defense Fund, “Summary of the New Welfare
Legislation,” 1997.
33. Michael B. Katz, In the Shadow of the Poorhouse, 10th ed.
(New York: BasicBooks,
1996), pp. 290-292, 310.
34. Levitan et al., pp. 109-118.
35. Jansson, pp. 250-251.
36. Levitan et al., pp. 110-111.
37. Ibid., pp. 111-112.
38. Tim Davidson, Jeanette R. Davidson, and Sharon M.
Keigher, “Managed Care:
Satisfaction Guaranteed…Not! Health & Social Work 24(3): 164
(1999).
65. 39. Jane Kolodinsky, “Consumer Satisfaction with a Managed
Health Care Plan,”
Journal of Consumer Affairs 99(33): 223 (1999).
40. Janet D. Perloff, “Medicaid Managed Care And Urban Poor
People: Implications for
Social Work,” Health & Social Work 21(3): 189-190 (1996).
41. Cynthia J. Rocha and Liz England Kalbaka, “A Comparison
Study Of Access To
Health Care Under A Medicaid Managed Care Program,” Health
& Social Work 24(3):
http://www.childrensdefensefund.org/welfarelaw.html.
/
170 (1999).
42. Robert Sunley, “Advocacy in the New World of Managed
Care,” Families in Society,
Jan/Feb: 88-90(1997).
43. Rocha and Kalbaka, pp.169-172; Perloff, pp. 191-192.
44. Davidson, Davidson, and Keigher, p. 164.
45. Levitan, pp. 131-133.
46. Children’s Defense Fund, “Summary of the New Welfare
Legislation,” 1997.
66. 47. Levitan, p. 121.
48. Jansson, pp. 210-211; Levitan, pp. 122-124.
49. Levitan, pp. 125-127; David Thigpen, “The Long Way
Home,” Time, 5 August 2002,
42.
50. Ibid., p. 126.
51. Habitat for Humanity International, “A Brief Introduction to
Habitat for Humanity
International,” Retrieved from the World Wide Web on
November 14, 2001:
http://www.habitat.org/how/tour/1.html;
(http://www.habitat.org/how/historytext.aspx) Habitat for
Humanity International,
“Habitat for Humanity Fact Sheet,” Retrieved from the World
Wide Web on November
14, 2001: http://www.habitat.org/how/factsheet.html.
(http://www.habitat.org/how/myths.aspx)
52. National Coalition for the Homeless, “How Many People
Experience Homelessness?
NCH Fact Sheet #2,” Retrieved from the World Wide Web on
November 15, 2001:
67. http://www.nationalhomeless.org.
(http://www.nationalhomeless.org./)
53. Levitan, pp. 171-172.
54. Ibid., pp. 154-156; 161-170; 150-151.
55. Ibid., pp. 176-177; 137.
56. Eleanor Brilliant, Dilemmas of Organized Charity (New
York: Columbia University,
1990), p. 19; United Way of America, “Basic Facts About
United Way,” Retrieved from
the World Wide Web on November 21, 2001:
http://national.unitedway.org/bfact.cfm.
(https://www.unitedway.org/)
57. United Way of Massachusetts Bay, “Community Links –
United Way Affiliated
Agencies,” Retrieved from the World Wide Web on November
21, 2001:
http://www.uwmb.org/aboutus/agencies.htm.;
(http://unitedwaymassbay.org/about/partner-agencies/) Mile
High United Way, “Our
Family of Agencies,” Retrieved from the World Wide Web on
November 27, 2001:
http://www.unitedwaydenver.org/home/html/agency.html.
69. America, 2001.
61. ((Three Notable African American Women In Child
Welfare, 1888-1930))
League of America, “More about CWLA,” Retrieved from the
World Wide Web on
November 18, 2001: http://www.cwla.org/whowhat/more.htm)
(http://www.cwla.org/)
62. Children’s Defense Fund, “Marian Wright Edelman’s Public
Life,” Retrieved from
the World Wide Web on April 25, 2001:
http://www.childrensdefense.org/about/
(http://www.childrensdefense.org/about/); Children’s Defense
Fund, “About Us,”
Retrieved from the World Wide Web on November 18,
2001: http://www.childrensdefense.org/about/leadership/marian-
wright-edelman/
(http://www.childrensdefense.org/about/leadership/marian-
wright-edelman/)
How to Cite this Article (APA Format): Marx, J. (2010).
Current issues and
programs in social welfare. Retrieved [date
accessed] from
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and-
programs-in-social-welfare/
70. 21 Replies to “Current Issues and Programs in Social Welfare”
Cameron Bruce says:
April 10, 2019 at 3:36 pm
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beyond/current-
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My post is in regards to the tanf program. One of the continued
issues with the program is: 1.
Adults in the home must spend 30 hours/adult actively looking
for employment. 2. Any requests
for paying certain bills or needed items to continue the benefits
must have quotes from multiple
http://www.unitedwaydenver.org/home/html/agency.html.
http://www.cwla.org/
http://www.childrensdefense.org/about/
http://www.childrensdefense.org/about/leadership/marian-
wright-edelman/
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sources, and documents stating why the funds are needed (many
have to pay cash for getting the
document). 3. If funds are approved it would take 7 to 10
business days for the cash to be
allocated to pay that request (in some cases the bill or needed
item is paid or needed item
71. purchased too late) causing cancellations of services and other
penalties. Finally their cash system
doesn’t reimburse the family if they use the cash assistance
recieved, to cover the expense of a a
bill that assistance was asked for to keep the services active
until they pay. Leaving the family
without funds to cover the money used to job search, or keep
phone service active to receive calls
from employment opportunities. Another thing their free cell
phones only work in certain areas,
only 1 is allowed per family, the phone is so cheap that if stolen
police will not even file a report.
Making the family unable to get another one.
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Richie says:
October 26, 2017 at 6:43 pm
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Hello, can you give me the APA citation for the title Public
Housing and Section 8 Housing
Assistance. Thank you so much in advance.
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ACampbell says:
October 30, 2017 at 11:13 am
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You should be able to find the answers you need at The Purdue
OWL
(https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/2/10/) (Online
Writing Lab).
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donna zachery says:
August 7, 2016 at 12:55 am
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Hi Mr. Jack Hansan,
Thank for all your information on this site, I am currently
working on a child welfare paper in Eng
215, your cited resources helped me a lot. Keep all the great
work!!!!!!!!!
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73. sr. marieta v. calderon says:
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thanks for all the responses.
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Tiffany says:
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74. Does anyone else have any other helpful resources I can relate
to for a paper that I am writing
using the topic of Food assistance programs being a social
welfare issue? this site was very helpful
thank you.
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admin says:
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In response to your question, I recommend you Google “food
stamps” and “free lunches” as
national examples of food assistance programs. Best wishes,
Jack Hansan
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Thanks for the comment. Please return frequently! Jack Hansan
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Melanie Mason says:
September 22, 2014 at 12:20 am
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Same request as someone asked earlier. Is there a publication
date for this particular article? I’m
using the information for a class and want to cite correctly.
Current Issues and Programs in Social Welfare
By: Dr. Jerry Marx, Chair, Social Work Department, University
of New Hampshire
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Kate Agnelli says:
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Hi Melanie,
We are in the process of adding this information to all of our
posts. In the mean time, here is an
APA formatted citation for this article.
Marx, J. (2010). Current issues and programs in social welfare.
Retrieved [date accessed] from
http://www.socialwelfarehistory.com/recollections/current-
issues-and-programs-in-social-
welfare/
(http://www.socialwelfarehistory.com/recollections/current-
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jhansan says:
September 13, 2014 at 5:48 pm
77. (https://socialwelfare.library.vcu.edu/eras/1980s-
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There are numerous sources for additional information if you
Google the areas of interest. Good
luck. Jack Hansan
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Thank you. Jack Hansan
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Thanks for the comment. JEH
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79. Hampshire
Kind regards
Brit Buchhave
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Mr. Buchave: It would be best if you contacted Dr. Jerry Marx
directly for that information.
Thank you, Jack Hansan
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Ericka Carreon says:
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I am using the information you provided in one of my papers
that discusses social welfare. I
cannot however find a publication date for your work. Can you
please provide one, even a year
80. would be sufficient.
Kind Regards,
Ericka
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Ms. Carreon: If you send me the title(s) of the entries you are
using I can locate the date. Thanks,
Jack Hansan
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Current Issues and Programs in Social Welfare
By: Dr. Jerry Marx, Chair, Social Work Department, University
of New Hampshire
thank you
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