. Target 15 points A description of the selected health care organization is thorough. 4. Acceptable 13.8 points A description of the selected health care organization is detailed. 3. Approaching 13.2 points A description of the selected health care organization is present. 2. Insufficient 12 points A description of the selected health care organization is present, but lacks detail or is incomplete. 1. Unsatisfactory 0 points A description of the selected health care organization is not present. collapse Role of HCAHPS and HAIs assessment Role of HCAHPS and HAIs 18 points Criteria Description Role of HCAHPS and HAIs 5. Target 18 points A discussion of the role of HCAHPS and HAIs in creating quality indicators and how they contribute to the quality improvement process is thorough. 4. Acceptable 16.56 points A discussion of the role of HCAHPS and HAIs in creating quality indicators and how they contribute to the quality improvement process is detailed. 3. Approaching 15.84 points A discussion of the role of HCAHPS and HAIs in creating quality indicators and how they contribute to the quality improvement process is present. 2. Insufficient 14.4 points A discussion of the role of HCAHPS and HAIs in creating quality indicators and how they contribute to the quality improvement process is present but lacks detail or is incomplete. 1. Unsatisfactory 0 points A discussion of the role of HCAHPS and HAIs in creating quality indicators and how they contribute to the quality improvement process is not present. collapse HCAHPS and HAIs Data assessment HCAHPS and HAIs Data 18 points Criteria Description HCAHPS and HAIs Data 5. Target 18 points A discussion of how the HCAHPS and HAIs data of the selected organization compare to national benchmarks is thorough. 4. Acceptable 16.56 points A discussion of how the HCAHPS and HAIs data of the selected organization compare to national benchmarks is detailed. 3. Approaching 15.84 points A discussion of how the HCAHPS and HAIs data of the selected organization compare to national benchmarks is present. 2. Insufficient 14.4 points A discussion of how the HCAHPS and HAIs data of the selected organization compare to national benchmarks is present but lacks detail or is incomplete. 1. Unsatisfactory 0 points A discussion of how the HCAHPS and HAIs data of the selected organization compare to national benchmarks is not present. collapse Role of Consumer Satisfaction assessment Role of Consumer Satisfaction 18 points Criteria Description Role of Consumer Satisfaction 5. Target 18 points A discussion of the role of consumer satisfaction in quality improvement is thorough. 4. Acceptable 16.56 points A discussion of the role of consumer satisfaction in quality improvement is detailed. 3. Approaching 15.84 points A discussion of the role of consumer satisfaction in quality improvement is present. 2. Insufficient 14.4 points A discussion of the role of consumer satisfaction in quality improvement is prese ...

1. . Target
15 points
A description of the selected health care organization is
thorough.
4. Acceptable
13.8 points
A description of the selected health care organization is
detailed.
3. Approaching
13.2 points
A description of the selected health care organization is present.
2. Insufficient
12 points
A description of the selected health care organization is present,
but lacks detail or is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
A description of the selected health care organization is not
present.
collapse Role of HCAHPS and HAIs assessment
Role of HCAHPS and HAIs
18 points
Criteria Description
Role of HCAHPS and HAIs
5. Target
18 points
A discussion of the role of HCAHPS and HAIs in creating
quality indicators and how they contribute to the quality

2. improvement process is thorough.
4. Acceptable
16.56 points
A discussion of the role of HCAHPS and HAIs in creating
quality indicators and how they contribute to the quality
improvement process is detailed.
3. Approaching
15.84 points
A discussion of the role of HCAHPS and HAIs in creating
quality indicators and how they contribute to the quality
improvement process is present.
2. Insufficient
14.4 points
A discussion of the role of HCAHPS and HAIs in creating
quality indicators and how they contribute to the quality
improvement process is present but lacks detail or is
incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
A discussion of the role of HCAHPS and HAIs in creating
quality indicators and how they contribute to the quality
improvement process is not present.
collapse HCAHPS and HAIs Data assessment
HCAHPS and HAIs Data
18 points
Criteria Description
HCAHPS and HAIs Data
5. Target
18 points
A discussion of how the HCAHPS and HAIs data of the selected

3. organization compare to national benchmarks is thorough.
4. Acceptable
16.56 points
A discussion of how the HCAHPS and HAIs data of the selected
organization compare to national benchmarks is detailed.
3. Approaching
15.84 points
A discussion of how the HCAHPS and HAIs data of the selected
organization compare to national benchmarks is present.
2. Insufficient
14.4 points
A discussion of how the HCAHPS and HAIs data of the selected
organization compare to national benchmarks is present but
lacks detail or is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
A discussion of how the HCAHPS and HAIs data of the selected
organization compare to national benchmarks is not present.
collapse Role of Consumer Satisfaction assessment
Role of Consumer Satisfaction
18 points
Criteria Description
Role of Consumer Satisfaction
5. Target
18 points
A discussion of the role of consumer satisfaction in quality
improvement is thorough.
4. Acceptable
16.56 points

4. A discussion of the role of consumer satisfaction in quality
improvement is detailed.
3. Approaching
15.84 points
A discussion of the role of consumer satisfaction in quality
improvement is present.
2. Insufficient
14.4 points
A discussion of the role of consumer satisfaction in quality
improvement is present but lacks detail or is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
A discussion of the role of consumer satisfaction in quality
improvement is not present.
collapse Intent and Outcomes of Public Reporting assessment
Intent and Outcomes of Public Reporting
18 points
Criteria Description
Intent and Outcomes of Public Reporting
5. Target
18 points
A description of the intent and outcomes of public reporting is
thorough.
4. Acceptable
16.56 points
A description of the intent and outcomes of public reporting is
detailed.
3. Approaching
15.84 points

5. A description of the intent and outcomes of public reporting is
present.
2. Insufficient
14.4 points
A description of the intent and outcomes of public reporting is
present but lacks detail or is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
A description of the intent and outcomes of public reporting is
not present.
collapse Leadership Actions Based on HCAHPS and HAIs Data
assessment
Leadership Actions Based on HCAHPS and HAIs Data
18 points
Criteria Description
Leadership Actions Based on HCAHPS and HAIs Data
5. Target
18 points
A discussion of the actions that leadership could take at the
selected organization based on the reported HCAPHS and HAIs
data is thorough.
4. Acceptable
16.56 points
A discussion of the actions that leadership could take at the
selected organization based on the reported HCAPHS and HAIs
data is detailed.
3. Approaching
15.84 points
A discussion of the actions that leadership could take at the
selected organization based on the reported HCAPHS and HAIs

6. data is present.
2. Insufficient
14.4 points
A discussion of the actions that leadership could take at the
selected organization based on the reported HCAPHS and HAIs
data is present but lacks detail or is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
A discussion of the actions that leadership could take at the
selected organization based on the reported HCAPHS and HAIs
data is not present.
collapse Thesis, Position, or Purpose assessment
Thesis, Position, or Purpose
10.5 points
Criteria Description
Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness
of audience.
5. Target
10.5 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is persuasively developed
throughout and skillfully directed to a specific audience.
4. Acceptable
9.66 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated
throughout and clearly directed to a specific audience.
3. Approaching
9.24 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately developed. An
awareness of the appropriate audience is demonstrated.

7. 2. Insufficient
8.4 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects
but is occasionally weak or unclear. There is limited awareness
of the appropriate audience.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness
of the appropriate audience is evident.
collapse Development, Structure, and Conclusion assessment
Development, Structure, and Conclusion
12 points
Criteria Description
Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion
aligns to and evolves from development.
5. Target
12 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is coherently and cohesively
advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and
unified. A convincing and unambiguous conclusion aligns to the
development of the purpose.
4. Acceptable
11.04 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced
throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A
clear and plausible conclusion aligns to the development of the
purpose.
3. Approaching
10.56 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects.
Ideas clearly build on each other. Conclusion aligns to the

8. development of the purpose.
2. Insufficient
9.6 points
Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose is
discernable. There are inconsistencies in organization or the
relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic and not fully
aligned to the development of the purpose.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
No advancement of the thesis, position, or purpose is evident.
Connections between paragraphs are missing or inappropriate.
No conclusion is offered.
collapse Evidence assessment
Evidence
7.5 points
Criteria Description
Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance
position/purpose; considers other perspectives.
5. Target
7.5 points
Comprehensive and compelling evidence is included. Multiple
other perspectives are integrated effectively.
4. Acceptable
6.9 points
Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Other
perspectives are integrated.
3. Approaching
6.6 points
Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.

9. 2. Insufficient
6 points
Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance.
Simplistic explanation or integration of other perspectives is
present.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is absent.
The writing relies entirely on the perspective of the writer.
collapse Mechanics of Writing assessment
Mechanics of Writing
7.5 points
Criteria Description
Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar,
language use, sentence structure, etc.
5. Target
7.5 points
No mechanical errors are present. Skilled control of language
choice and sentence structure are used throughout.
4. Acceptable
6.9 points
Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice
and sentence structure are used.
3. Approaching
6.6 points
Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is
generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.
2. Insufficient
6 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present.

10. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are
recurrent.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning.
Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found
throughout.
collapse Format/Documentation assessment
Format/Documentation
7.5 points
Criteria Description
Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college,
subject, and level; documents sources using citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and
discipline.
5. Target
7.5 points
No errors in formatting or documentation are present.
Selectivity in the use of direct quotations and synthesis of
sources is demonstrated.
4. Acceptable
6.9 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor
errors.
3. Approaching
6.6 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there
are some obvious errors.
2. Insufficient
6 points

11. Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing.
Frequent errors in documentation of sources are evident.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is
provided.
PROJECT 2
UMGC > CMST 301 > DIGITAL MEDIA AND SOCIETY
PROJECT 2: PRESENTATION
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this project is to demonstrate your
understanding of the following course concepts:
1. How companies or organizations use digital or social media
to effectively communicate ideas, information, arguments, and
messages to achieve a specific goal.
2. How digital or social media has transformed the
communication of idea, information, and arguments in society.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The use of digital and social media can have a profound
effecton society. This project requires you to research and
report on an organization or company who has used or is using
digital or social media to create a profound effect, impact, or
influence on others.
Project 2 consists of:
1. Project Requirements (topics and content to cover)
2. Presentation Requirements (content organization)
3. Submission Requirements (how to submit your assignment)
4. Presentation Resources
5. Due Date Information and Late Policy
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

12. Select an organization or company that used or uses digital or
social media to impact others. CREATE A PRESENTATION
(using a professional presentation application such as Microsoft
PowerPoint, Prezi, or Apple Keynote for the Mac) highlighting
the information you found.NOTE 1: You are required to
complete ALL THREE SECTIONS of this project (Sections 1, 2,
and 3).
PLEASE SELECT A DIFFERENT COMPANY THAN THE ONE
YOU USED IN PROJECT 1.
SECTION 1: ORGANIZATIONOR COMPANY INFORMATION
Provide the following information about the organization or
company you select. Answer the questions below:Item 1: What
is the name of the organization or company?
Item 2: What year was the organization or company established?
Item 3: What is the organization's or company’s goal or
mission?
Item 4: Provide the company's or organization's website address
(URL), if available.
Item 5:Where is the company or organization's headquarters
located?
Section 1 Source: Include at least one source for Section 1.
Include this source as an in-slide citation and on your
References slide(s).
SECTION 2: DESCRIPTION OF THE DIGITAL OR SOCIAL
MEDIA INFLUENCE
Describe how digital or social media was used
to influence others while answering the following questions:
Item 1: Describe how digital or social media was used to
influence others. Provide at least one example, instance, or
situation that highlights this influence.
Item 2: In the example, instance, or situation you provided in
Item 1, what specific digital or social media platforms were
used (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snap chat, Pinterest, or
YouTube) and how were they used?

13. Item 3: What occurred as the result of the use of digital or
social media? Describe the impact or magnitude of the change.
Section 2 Source: Include at least one source for Section 2.
Include this source as an in-slide citation and on your
References Slide(s).
To help you with completing Section 2, an example is provided
below:
Section 2 Example 1: Invisible Children - Kony 2012In 2012, an
organization called Invisible Children created and posted a 30
minute movie on YouTube to launch a campaign they called
"Kony 2012." View the movie here
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4MnpzG5Sqc).
The Kony 2012 campaign was an effort to capture James Kony,
who was portrayed as a ruthless rebel leader in Uganda who
committed numerous atrocities against humanity, including
kidnapping and murder.
The Kony 2012 campaign had a tremendous impact. The video
generated over 100 million YouTube Views. Over 20 million
dollars was donated to support the effort to capture James Kony
NOTE 2: You cannot use Invisible Children in your project.
To help you with completing Section 2, a second example is
provided below:
Section 1 Example 2: The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
In 2016, the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association (ALS)
organized the Ice Bucket Challenge. The challenge involved
pouring a bucket filled with ice and water over a person's head,
followed by the person nominating 3 people who then had to
take the challenge. The person would then making a
contribution to ALS research. The challenge quickly became
viral, gaining support and participation from celebrities. As a
result of the challenge, traffic to the ALS web page increased,
over 250,000 new donors signed up, and over 13.3 million
dollars was raised.
NOTE 3: You cannot use the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge in your
project.

14. SECTION 3: ANALYSISWhat was the full impact of the use of
Digital or Social Media?
Item 1:Was the change created by the use of digital or social
media positive or negative (or both) in your opinion?
Item 2: How successful was the company in accomplishing the
objective? Support your answer.
Item 3: List one thing the company could have done better to
accomplish their objective.
To help you with completing Section 3, we have provided two
examples below:
Section 3 Example 1: Invisible Children - Kony 2012
The Kony 2012 campaign had both positive and negative
results:
The Kony 2012 campaign received global attention. This
attention lead to political and military action. The US
government, lead by President Obama, backed a mission of
5,000 soldiers to James Kony.
The organization came under scrutiny as many have questioned
their efforts (see YouTube
video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okmswBs4rdg or CNN
report at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEVKNVTnYRA).
James Kony has not been caught. Some people even believe that
he is no longer living or a threat to the region.
Section 3 Example 2: The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
The Ice Bucket Challenge was extremely successful. The ALS
Ice Bucket Challenge increased the level of awareness of ALS
and was extremely positive.
The Ice Bucket Challenge campaign has ended. In order to
sustain the effort by coming up with a new challenge each year.
One idea would be to use a number of celebrities to start the
new challenge every year. Also, the association could do a
better job of showing how the money donated has gone to
furthering the cause. I would also create a thank you video from
current ALS patients. The key here is to find ways to take
advantage of the momentum the Ice Bucket Challenge initially

15. created.
Section 3 Sources: Include at least one source for Section 3.
Include the source as in-slide citation and on your References
page.
NOTE 4: You can not use in your project or any company or
organization we discussed in class or in this assignment (e.g.
The Ice Bucket Challenge or Invisible Children).
PRESENTATION REQUIREMENTS1.SLIDESETUP AND
ORGANIZATIONYour presentation must include the following
slides and sections:
Item 1: Title Slide
Your Title Slide should contain the following:
· Project Name
· Your Name
· Instructor’s Name
· Course name and section number
Item 2:Organization or Company Information (Section 1)
Item 3:Description of the Digital Media Influence (Section 2)
Item 4:Analysis of the Digital Media Influence (Section 3)
Item 5:Summary Slide
Item 6: Question Slide (this is where the audience is invited to
ask questions). You will only need to include a "Title Only"
slide .
Item 7:References Slide(s) (Your References MUST be in APA
format)!
2. PRESENTATION LENGTH
Minimum of 10 slides; Maximum of 15 slides.
(Title and Reference slides do not count toward the total slide
count).
NOTE 5:Going over 15 slides is fine, but if you are under 6
slides you will be penalized 10% (one letter grade).
3. SLIDE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

16. a. Keep it Simple: Slides must be easy to read and
uncluttered. Keep in mind the 7 x 7 rule with presentation
software, which effectively states no more than 7 words per
bullet and 7 bullets per slide.
b. Images: Pictures and images should be used sparingly to
avoid distraction from the main contents. Include at least one
table, graph, or image of an appropriate size that is relevant and
supports the information provided in your paper. Feel free to
create the image if you like, but it must be professional.
c. Fonts: Use a standard font like Times New Roman or
Helvetica. Use 36-point font for your slide title, 28-point font
for main points, and 24-point font for secondary points.
d. Footer: Include the slide number, title of your presentation,
and your name in the footer (except on title slide).
e. Background: Appropriate for the presentation. Use creativity
here, but your background color or design must not detract from
the readability of the slides. A bad example would be using dark
text against a dark background. Make sure the background and
font colors are a good contrast.
f. Contrast: Appropriate Foreground-Background
Segregation (use dark text against a light background or white
or light colored text against a dark background. This creates
contrast.
4. PRESENTATION NARRATIONAdd "Narration" to each and
every Slide in your presentation.
I would like you to present your presentation as if you were
giving it to a LIVE AUDIENCE. In addition to designing each
slide, I also want you to provide me with the transcript of the
words you would actually say, word-for-word. while each slide
is being displayed.
Adding Narration
You can accomplish this in several ways:
a. Adding Text Narration to the Notes Section of each slide, OR
b. Adding Voice Narration to each slide (Export the Narration
as a .MOV file).

17. 5. SOURCES
Include at least Four (4) Sources (Total)
a. Include at least One (1) Source for Section 1.
b. Include at least One (1) Source for Section 2.
c. Include at least Two (2) Sources for Section 3. At least one of
the two sources must be a Professional or Scholarly Source.
Clarification:Please do not use unprofessional sources such as
Wikipedia, About.com, Answers.com, Dictionary.com,
How.com, or anything remotely similar. Examples of scholarly
sources include textbooks, articles, academic journals, and
conference proceedings. Scholarly resources are written by
experts in their fields, grounded in research, and often refereed
(reviewed and edited by researchers in the field). Examples
of professional sources include: trade journals or magazines.
Professional sources are written for a specific audience that
works in certain field. They are not research-based. You can
also use our course content (e.g. Read & Watch resources) as a
source as well. UMGC has a top-notch, extensive online library.
You can find many scholarly and professional sources there.
NOTE 6: You can also use social media (e.g. Twitter posts,
blogs, YouTube) sources as well as this is a paper about the use
of digital and social media.
PRESENTATION RESOURCES
The following optional resources may be helpful in completing
this project:
1. Life After Death by PowerPoint (3 mins | Automatic Closed
Captioning)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjcO2ExtHso
This Youtube video provides great tips sprinkled in with humor!
:)
2. PowerPoint Tutorial: Recording and Exporting Videos (5
mins | Automatic Closed
Captioning).https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKgfVZ4aCE0
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTSPlease submit the following to
your Assignments Folder in our CMST 301 LEO Classroom by

18. the specified due date:
1. The completed presentation (PowerPoint .PPT or .PPTX, or
Keynote project file) or a link to your online Prezi presentation.
DUE DATE
Five (5) Day Late Period: The Assignments Folder will remain
open 5 days after the due date for late submissions. There will
be a 10% (or 2 point) reduction for assignments submitted
during the 5-day grace period. After 5 days, late assignments
will not be accepted or graded. The Assignments Folder will be
closed at this point as well and you will not be able to
physically submit the assignment.
Exceptions may be allowed, on a case-by-case basis, for life
situations (military deployment, medical illness, death in the
family, etc). In all cases, timely notification of a "life situation"
is critical to the approval of any extensions. All exceptions
must be accompanied by official documentation, which is
subject to inspection and approval. Work load, course load,
vacations, or bad memory are not acceptable excuses.
Running Close to the Deadline?: Please do not wait until the
last minute to submit your assignment. Give yourself at least a
5-hour window to account for any technical difficulties that
might arise. If you experience technical difficulties beyond your
control that do not allow you to successfully complete the
assignment, immediately follow the steps below:
Step 1: Contact the UMGC Help Center. Inform them off the
problem you are having. Get a problem ticket number from them
to document the situation.
Step 2: E-mail me ASAP and include (a) your class and section,
(b) description of the problem you are having, (c) your problem
ticket number from the Help Center, and (d) your name, so I can
investigate the situation.
Step 3: Attempt to attach your assignment to a message to me
inside of LEO.
Step 4: E-mail the assignment to me.

19. GRADE VALUE
This project is worth 100 points or 20% of your total grade for
the course.
GRADE REDUCTIONS
You will lose points for issues such as: not following
directions, not submitting your work on time, and failure to
include all required elements. Each omission will result in a
partial point deduction.
SUBMITTING YOUR ASSIGNMENT
To complete this project and receive full credit, you must
submit your completed presentation to your Assignments
Folder unless you encounter problems--discussed above).
CYA (COPY YOUR ASSIGNMENT)
Please make sure you keep a copy of your project stored on your
computer. Technical difficulties do happen--you may need to
resubmit your assignment for a number of reasons. It is always
a good policy to CYA! HAVING PROBLEMS?
Please contact me in advance if you are having problems
understanding what is required of you.
DO YOUR OWN WORK
UMGC has strict policies regarding turning in work that is not
100% your own creation. I will enforce these policies.
VERIFY YOUR ASSIGNMENT HAS BEEN POSTED (** Very
Important **)
It is your responsibility to make sure you have posted your
assignment CORRECTLY! Once you have posted your
assignment, immediately attempt to view it, just to make sure
your post was accepted by LEO, that it is formatted correctly,
and you have posted the correct file. Also, you should receive
an e-mail confirmation. If you do not, something probably went
wrong.

20. NOTE 7: You will be held responsible for posting your
assignments correctly.
The final project in this course will have you analyze how
media representations of diversity shape our understanding of
groups that we may not be familiar with. This assignment will
help you get started on the research you will need for your final
project.
Begin by reviewing the Media Representations of
Diversity assignment instructions. This will provide you with an
understanding of what kinds of resources you may need for the
final project. For this assignment, you will need at least 3
scholarly or credible sources, 2 of which must be scholarly
sources from the UMGC Library. The third resource will be one
of the required readings from this course.
Finding scholarly sources
For this part of the final project, you will use the UMGC library
databases to locate two scholarly sources. You will also choose
one other source from the required resources in this course, for
a total of 3 sources.
What is a scholarly source? This resource from the Library
provides an excellent overview of what makes a source
scholarly: Identify Scholarly Journals. Is My Source
Credible? will also help you in determining if you have chosen
an appropriate source.
What kinds of sources should I be looking for? There are
several ways to begin your research. Terms like “bias in
Hollywood,” “diversity in the movies,” and “diversity in media”
may be useful. You can also consider searching for the title of
the movie, book, or TV series or episode you have chosen. If
you are having trouble finding resources, please reach out to
your professor or to the Library’s Ask a Librarian service.
Submit a summary of each article using the attached worksheet.
In your own words, identify the key findings of the article. Do
not simply state what the article was about (e.g., "This article

21. talks about cyberbullying"). What specific information did you
learn from your source? (E.g., "Cyberbullying has become a
popular means of abuse among teenagers, affecting about half of
all young people.") The purpose of the key findings section is to
demonstrate that you have read and understood each of your
sources. Your key findings should be 200 words in length. Do
not simply copy and paste the abstract or any other part of your
source! This violates the university's Academic Integrity
policy.
The purpose of this assignment is to 1) ensure that you are
using appropriate, scholarly sources, and 2) to make sure you
are on track for your final project.
Please download the attached annotated bibliography worksheet.
Turnitin will be used to evaluate this assignment prior to
grading. Please review the syllabus for more information about
the use of Turnitin in this course.
Annotated Bibliography Worksheet
Example Reference
Citation in APA format
Goings, T. C., Salas-Wright, C. P., Howard, M. O., & Vaughn,
M. G. (2017). Substance use among Bi/multiracial youth in the
United States: Profiles of psychosocial risk and protection. The
American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 44(2), 206-214.
https://doi.org/10.1080/00952990.2017.1359617
(this is a proper source citation in APA formatting)
Key findings (200 words)
This article presents findings from a study that examined the
issue of substance use in bi/multiracial youth. The authors
suggest that bi/multiracial youth participate in substance use

22. more frequently than monoracial youth. The study had several
significant findings. Bi/multiracial youth engaged in higher use
of tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, and other illicit drugs more so
than other youth of color. They also engage in higher levels of
marijuana use than white youth. However, findings also
revealed that bi/multiracial youth were involved with more
psychosocial protectors – such as being raised with a stronger
anti-drug message and having parents more involved in their
lives. Many also experienced lower levels of psychosocial risk
than monoracial youth, such as peer pressure.
The authors suggest several important implications from these
findings, especially in terms of designing prevention and
intervention efforts aimed at bi/multiracial youth to address
substance abuse. These implications take on increased
importance as the population of bi/multiracial youth has been
increasing significantly over time. They also suggest that these
programs focus on enhancing psychosocial protections for these
youth, rather than only focusing on protective factors. The
authors conclude by mentioning two model programs as being
exemplary with this approach – The Strong African American
Families Program, and Communities That Care.
(This example of key findings gives a detailed description of
the major findings and implications from the study. It clearly
represents one of the social sciences. It also meets the 200-word
length)
How do you know that this is a credible/scholarly source?
This article was found in a peer-reviewed academic journal
from the UMGC library.
(This article was from a peer-reviewed scholarly journal from
the UMGC library – using peer reviewed sources helps to verify
credibility)

23. Assess the usefulness of this resources to your project. How
will you use the findings for your final project? If you found
that this resource was not useful, please discuss why. (100
words)
My topic is on substance use among adolescents. This article
addresses several issues that are relevant to my topic from a
psychological viewpoint, including psychosocial protections and
risks in the context of substance use. It also discusses a
population that has been less focused on in many of the articles
I have read. Since the population of bi/multiracial youth is
increasing in society, this article will help to ensure that I look
at this issue from the perspective of different demographics of
youth.
(This description reiterates the topic and fully describes how the
article will be relevant from the viewpoint of one of the social
sciences. It gives a valid reason of how the article will be useful
for the final project. It also meets the required word count).
Reference 1
Citation in APA format
Key findings (200 words)
How do you know that this is a credible/scholarly source?

24. Assess the usefulness of this resources to your project. How
will you use the findings for your final project? If you found
that this resource was not useful, please discuss why. (100
words)
Reference 2
Citation in APA format
Key findings (200 words)
How do you know that this is a credible/scholarly source?
Assess the usefulness of this resources to your project. How
will you use the findings for your final project? If you found
that this resource was not useful, please discuss why. (100
words)
Reference 3
Citation in APA format

25. Key findings (200 words)
How do you know that this is a credible/scholarly source?
Assess the usefulness of this resources to your project. How
will you use the findings for your final project? If you found
that this resource was not useful, please discuss why.(100
words)