Texas Government Paper
Writing and Citing Tips
Spring 2019 Assignment
Professor Cindy Casey Brown
Department Chair and Faculty
El Centro College
My Top 10
Writing Tips
Write about something you enjoy – if you are not enjoying what you are writing about the reader can tell!
Organize your thoughts before you write – make an OUTLINE of what you are going to write about. This helps you put your thoughts in logical order and tells you what research you need to complete. DO NOT do this last minute! Writing is a process and editing takes time.
**You will do an outline for me and it is worth 25 points!**
Never underestimate the power of simple words. Do NOT over-use your thesaurus. Many people will do this – be careful! Using “big” misplaced words can make your writing choppy and break up your reader’s concentration. Sometimes saying it simply is best! Which one holds your attention better?
“It was a great class. I learned a lot of valuable information.”
VERSUS
“The program was stupendous and provided immense opportunity for engaging my colleagues in banter on numerous topics of consequence. I was pedantic in my studies and this manufactured an astonishingly engaging atmosphere for scholarship.”
BUT do make your writing come alive – edit your work and see where you can do this - close your eyes and listen to this quote:
“Don't tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.”
― Anton Chekhov
Make sure you use words or transitional sentences to tell your reader where you are going and what you are telling them next – it helps your reader stay engaged – and helps your teachers grade your work.
Example: “There are three major challenges that the President is confronting this year. First…., Second… Finally….
Vary your sentence length. It keeps your readers engaged if every so often you have some nice, short sentences. It wakes your reader up and keeps them moving.
6. PROOFREAD. Write it, put it down for 24 hours, read it out loud to yourself. Double check your spell check (i.e. there and their – too, two, and to).
Read your paper out loud to yourself to make sure it flows.
8. Make sure your grammar and punctuation are PERFECT. Making silly mistakes makes your reader lose faith in your arguments. Presentation is important!
Read your paper and do a “Search and Find” for the words this, that, and these. Determine if you can take those words out – a lot of times they are extra words and you can remove them and clean up your writing and make it “crisper.”
10. CITE YOUR SOURCES!
When should you cite a source?
When you quote two or more words verbatim or even one word if it is unique to a source. (Example: “Let’s Roll!”)
When you introduce facts to your reader that are not common knowledge you need to cite to something.
When you paraphrase ideas, conclusions, discussions from a source – even though it .
A lecture on how to do a literature review. Covers what a literature is, journal hierachies, H index, I index, types of lit review - narrative, meta and systematic, search startegies, forest, filtering literature, using databases to search and making a search string
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Writing & Documenting in APA
A Concise Guide for GU Students
Part Four: Proofreading; APA & the Internet
Tanya A. Klatt, MA; Timothy P. Goss, MA;
and Alexander V. Ames, Ph.D
2
Proofreading for APA style
As we move into the final stage of this writing project, it might be a good idea to go back and
review the entire APA guide to ensure that you have all of the pieces in place for this final step.
Throughout this tutorial, we will discuss some of the key areas you need to look at when
proofreading to make sure your paper meets APA standards.
Checking your Work
This checklist should be used to ensure that your papers and documents are in proper APA style.
Formatting:
● Font used is 12 pt Times New Roman.
● One inch margins on all sides.
● Running head is the title of your paper (up to 50 characters; no longer than five words).
● Running head (abbreviated title) is flush left and in ALL-CAPS.
● Page number is top, flush right, starting on the title page
In-text Citations:
● Do you provide appropriate in-text (i.e. parenthetical) citations for all uses of external
source material?
● Do those in-text (i.e. parenthetical) citations include all of the necessary information (e.g.
author name(s), dates)?
● Do those in-text (i.e. parenthetical) citations precede the final punctuation of the
sentences in which they appear?
Reference Page:
● Is your References page separated from the last page of your paper with a page-break? It
is important that your References page begin at the top of a new page immediately
following the last page of the text of your essay, report, paper, etc. So, you need to insert
a page-break (e.g. see the “insert” menu if using Microsoft Word) after the last line of the
3
text of your paper, rather than using the Return/Enter key, to ensure that your list of
References begins at the top of the following page.
● Is your References page formatted according to the guidelines outlined above (e.g. is the
title References centered)?
Are lines following the first line in each entry, indented appropriately? Hint: the way to
ensure proper indentation is by setting/changing the hanging indent within your
document, rather than by using space or tab key.
Remember to Check Your Paper for Possible Plagiarism:
(Komm, 2012)
4
APA and the Internet
Terms to Know: If you are unfamiliar with these terms please review them in the Glossary.
database
online library
search engine
credible sources
paper mill
message boards
In many of your classes at Grantham, you will be expected to use the EBSCO library database
for your research paper and any other formal papers. Many students will often say, “I prefer to
use Google for my research.” While Google is a fantastic Internet search engine, it is not a
library database. Google will lead you to everything that ...
The art of technical writing for York UniversitySusan Visser
As an expert, you know a lot about your area of expertise. Now is the time for you to share what you know so others think of you as an expert. Do this by writing! Writing is hard work, but with these tips, you'll be an expert at that too!
Term Research Assignment FAQ’s This is an overview of ques.docxbradburgess22840
Term Research Assignment FAQ’s
This is an overview of questions received regarding the assignment. It is not all inclusive and may be
added to throughout the term.
Q. If I am working on this assignment with a partner, do we both need to turn in an
assignment?
A. No, only one assignment needs to be turned in by one of the partners. Please make sure both
names are on the memo. One of the partners must upload the assignment into D2L.
Q. Do I have to use Word to complete the assignment?
A. Yes. This is another use of what you learned this term using Word. Combine the two parts of the
assignment in to one file. You will be graded on how you used Word as well.
Q. Are there any Word format requirements?
A. Yes, the assignment must be single spaced (DO NOT use the default spacing in Word), with a 1”
margin. The font must be 10 or 11 point Times New Roman.
Q. What exactly should the completed assignment include?
A. The completed assignment is made up of two parts – both completed using Word.
1. A 1-2 page typed persuasive memo – written to Ava Stevens – from you (representing
your business, non-profit, government entity, or committee). This memo outlines HOW
you plan to persuade your audience and what your main persuasive point(s) will be and
how you will back these points up with your research. Basically it is a narrative or
outline of your argument. Think of me as your boss, and this memo is being used to
prove to me that you have the needed information to continue with this persuasion. How
you organize this memo is your choice – but you may find bullet or numbered points
helpful in presenting some of the information. Remember you cannot end a memo with
a list. There needs to be at least a one sentence close to end the memo (don’t just
stop…write for the reader). Don’t forget to use the correct second page heading for the
second page of your memo.
This memo is NOT your entire argument – it is designed to prove you are ready, with the
necessary resources, to write the persuasive argument. Don’t make the mistake of using
this memo to argue your point. Remember to write to your audience – Ava Stevens
– what does she need from you to know you are ready to write the persuasive
argument to your audience?
2. A 2-4 (or more) page typed annotated bibliography – the minimum number of sources on
this annotated bibliography is 6. Of the 6 sources, at least 3 must be from peer reviewed
academic journals. (Information is provided below to explain how to verify if the journal,
and therefore the article, is peer reviewed.)
Each source will have two paragraphs. The first paragraph is an overview of the
article. DO NOT use the abstract to write this – read the article and explain the overall
idea of the article using your own words. You are uploading this in D2L and it will be put
through Turn-it-in. Please don’t earn zero points because you plagiarized. The second
paragraph is WHA.
A lecture on how to do a literature review. Covers what a literature is, journal hierachies, H index, I index, types of lit review - narrative, meta and systematic, search startegies, forest, filtering literature, using databases to search and making a search string
1 Writing & Documenting in APA A Concise Gui.docxhoney725342
1
Writing & Documenting in APA
A Concise Guide for GU Students
Part Four: Proofreading; APA & the Internet
Tanya A. Klatt, MA; Timothy P. Goss, MA;
and Alexander V. Ames, Ph.D
2
Proofreading for APA style
As we move into the final stage of this writing project, it might be a good idea to go back and
review the entire APA guide to ensure that you have all of the pieces in place for this final step.
Throughout this tutorial, we will discuss some of the key areas you need to look at when
proofreading to make sure your paper meets APA standards.
Checking your Work
This checklist should be used to ensure that your papers and documents are in proper APA style.
Formatting:
● Font used is 12 pt Times New Roman.
● One inch margins on all sides.
● Running head is the title of your paper (up to 50 characters; no longer than five words).
● Running head (abbreviated title) is flush left and in ALL-CAPS.
● Page number is top, flush right, starting on the title page
In-text Citations:
● Do you provide appropriate in-text (i.e. parenthetical) citations for all uses of external
source material?
● Do those in-text (i.e. parenthetical) citations include all of the necessary information (e.g.
author name(s), dates)?
● Do those in-text (i.e. parenthetical) citations precede the final punctuation of the
sentences in which they appear?
Reference Page:
● Is your References page separated from the last page of your paper with a page-break? It
is important that your References page begin at the top of a new page immediately
following the last page of the text of your essay, report, paper, etc. So, you need to insert
a page-break (e.g. see the “insert” menu if using Microsoft Word) after the last line of the
3
text of your paper, rather than using the Return/Enter key, to ensure that your list of
References begins at the top of the following page.
● Is your References page formatted according to the guidelines outlined above (e.g. is the
title References centered)?
Are lines following the first line in each entry, indented appropriately? Hint: the way to
ensure proper indentation is by setting/changing the hanging indent within your
document, rather than by using space or tab key.
Remember to Check Your Paper for Possible Plagiarism:
(Komm, 2012)
4
APA and the Internet
Terms to Know: If you are unfamiliar with these terms please review them in the Glossary.
database
online library
search engine
credible sources
paper mill
message boards
In many of your classes at Grantham, you will be expected to use the EBSCO library database
for your research paper and any other formal papers. Many students will often say, “I prefer to
use Google for my research.” While Google is a fantastic Internet search engine, it is not a
library database. Google will lead you to everything that ...
The art of technical writing for York UniversitySusan Visser
As an expert, you know a lot about your area of expertise. Now is the time for you to share what you know so others think of you as an expert. Do this by writing! Writing is hard work, but with these tips, you'll be an expert at that too!
Term Research Assignment FAQ’s This is an overview of ques.docxbradburgess22840
Term Research Assignment FAQ’s
This is an overview of questions received regarding the assignment. It is not all inclusive and may be
added to throughout the term.
Q. If I am working on this assignment with a partner, do we both need to turn in an
assignment?
A. No, only one assignment needs to be turned in by one of the partners. Please make sure both
names are on the memo. One of the partners must upload the assignment into D2L.
Q. Do I have to use Word to complete the assignment?
A. Yes. This is another use of what you learned this term using Word. Combine the two parts of the
assignment in to one file. You will be graded on how you used Word as well.
Q. Are there any Word format requirements?
A. Yes, the assignment must be single spaced (DO NOT use the default spacing in Word), with a 1”
margin. The font must be 10 or 11 point Times New Roman.
Q. What exactly should the completed assignment include?
A. The completed assignment is made up of two parts – both completed using Word.
1. A 1-2 page typed persuasive memo – written to Ava Stevens – from you (representing
your business, non-profit, government entity, or committee). This memo outlines HOW
you plan to persuade your audience and what your main persuasive point(s) will be and
how you will back these points up with your research. Basically it is a narrative or
outline of your argument. Think of me as your boss, and this memo is being used to
prove to me that you have the needed information to continue with this persuasion. How
you organize this memo is your choice – but you may find bullet or numbered points
helpful in presenting some of the information. Remember you cannot end a memo with
a list. There needs to be at least a one sentence close to end the memo (don’t just
stop…write for the reader). Don’t forget to use the correct second page heading for the
second page of your memo.
This memo is NOT your entire argument – it is designed to prove you are ready, with the
necessary resources, to write the persuasive argument. Don’t make the mistake of using
this memo to argue your point. Remember to write to your audience – Ava Stevens
– what does she need from you to know you are ready to write the persuasive
argument to your audience?
2. A 2-4 (or more) page typed annotated bibliography – the minimum number of sources on
this annotated bibliography is 6. Of the 6 sources, at least 3 must be from peer reviewed
academic journals. (Information is provided below to explain how to verify if the journal,
and therefore the article, is peer reviewed.)
Each source will have two paragraphs. The first paragraph is an overview of the
article. DO NOT use the abstract to write this – read the article and explain the overall
idea of the article using your own words. You are uploading this in D2L and it will be put
through Turn-it-in. Please don’t earn zero points because you plagiarized. The second
paragraph is WHA.
Research Paper Instructions and RubricResearch Paper – 150 point.docxaudeleypearl
Research Paper Instructions and Rubric
Research Paper – 150 points
Your final essay in English is a research paper that provides an opportunity to delve fully into a topic of your interest. Writing a research paper—while a challenge—offers a reason to read, research, reflect, think deeply, then address and formally answer in writing a question worth exploring. See the bottom of this document for possible topics.
This assignment is designed to utilize all the skills we have learned this semester, including in-text MLA citation techniques and documentation of sources we have learned in our lab sessions.
The length of the essay should be a minimum of four pages, but no longer than seven pages.
RESEARCH PAPER TIMELINE AND ASSIGNMENTS:
Select a controversial topic - My choice of topic is HUMAN CLONING
Minimum of 4 pages and no more than 7 pages.
A controversial topic is one that reasonable individuals can argue over and that has at least two sides. Gun control and abortion are two classic topics that are controversial; the life of your favorite actor or the history of baroque music are not controversial.
Once you select your prompt, begin researching reliable sources and compiling them into an annotated bibliography. This is a good time to visit our Library and the library’s website and database of academic articles.
List of sources, a working thesis, and first pages of rough draft - 20 points
When this step in the process is due, you will need to have compiled an annotated bibliography (a list of sources with brief descriptions of the source) from your research on your topic. As you encounter sources that relate to your topic, be sure to paraphrase key ideas, record word-for-word quotations you may want to use, and note page numbers from the sources that you can easily reference once you begin to write the paper.
As a research paper, this assignment requires research, which means you need to reference at least three outside sources:
· An article or essay from a reliable, trustworthy source. You should try to include an article from one of the library online databases, if possible.
· One book on the topic, if available; otherwise, you may use another trustworthy source.
· One other source (i.e. another essay from the library database, a website, video, DVD, interview with someone knowledgeable about the topic, etc);
· Note: Please do not cite Wikipedia for this research paper
Turn in your annotated bibliography along with the first pages of your rough draft. By this due date you will need to identify a working thesis statement. (A “working thesis” refers to the idea that because your research will eventually lead to what position you take on your topic, the final thesis will begin to take shape as you read and think about your topic.)
Your thesis statement—which in its final version will answer the question you have identified to research—is a one-sentence (or occasionally two-sentence) statement of your central idea.
You’re encouraged to co ...
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Synthesis #1 Assignment Sheet
Overview
Having the Critique under your belt as well as quite a few journal entries must feel pretty good! Use this confidence as we now move into our first long paper of the semester, Synthesis #1. At first, see this paper as an extended argument you make about a particular topic using secondary sources to persuade your reader.
Topic Selection
I really want you to explore a topic that interests you and motivates you to think critically and write persuasively. Do not simply summarize a reading and claim that it is “right” or “wrong.” Instead, you must see connections between readings and extend the thinking here in a way you see fit. Look around the world around you, think of topics you have thoughts about in this and other courses, and also speculate about what would happen if you took the thinking of certain authors further in your desired direction. I only require that your topic must deal in some way with media and pop culture—the theme of our readings in the course thus far. We will spend time in class brainstorming topics as well as looking at sample essays.
What is a Synthesis?
If anything confuses a student when writing an essay like this, it is the actual term “synthesis”. Don’t worry too much about this term; instead, see what you are doing as arguing a position with a variety of sources to help you. What you want to do in this essay is show that you can both sustain a logical and persuasive argument, and control sources and their use to your persuasive end. Try to have your secondary sources have a “dialogue” with each other in terms of what they do and do not agree with in relation to your argued positions. We will practice this in class. As a matter of fact, we have been practicing this since the first week of class in discussion (esp. the lively discussion we have had in class).
Additional Help with Synthesis
It is very important in this essay to “Establish connections among readings”. The more you can have a “dialogue” between your sources, the more credible you will be as an author and the more importance you may place on your assessment of the ideas being discussed.
This is an essay that may really be helped out by using some of the templates from They Say/I Say. I am not going to assign that you use them in a certain order, but I do think that the templates are excellent ways to start “saying something” if you are stuck. Review pages 55-75 in They Say/I Say for some directions.
Required Sources
I am requiring you to use between 4-6 sources to help your write your essay here. I would like you to use at least 2 from the readings in our 102 textbook . You may certainly use more. You may also bring in other sources you find on your own as long as they are credible and work in the assignment. Overall, I think you would be best served using 3-4 sources from the textbook, but I leave it open to you. Please use MLA Style for this essay as well as a Works Cited page.
The Assignment
Compose a 5- ...
This is my final project for my Internet in Education course. I utilized PowerPoint to put together a quick presentation for students on how to research, the importance of citing properly, and basic MLA guidelines. Many external sources are us
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What is an Annotated Bibliography?
As you develop a working thesis for your final paper and begin to collect different pieces of evidence, you will soon find yourself needing some sort of system for keeping track of everything.
The system discussed this week is an annotated bibliography, which is a list of sources on a particular topic that includes a brief summary of what each source is about.
Here is an example of an entry from an annotated bibliography in Turabian style:
Parsons, Matt. “Protecting Children on the Electronic
Frontier: A Law Enforcement Challenge.” FBI Law
Enforcement Bulletin 69.10 (2000): 22-26.
Parsons is an FBI agent specializing in cyber security. This article is about an educational program used by the U.S. Navy to educate people in the Navy and their families about some of the things that are potentially dangerous to children about the Internet. Parsons says that the educational program has been effective.
Annotated bibliography entries have two parts. The top of the entry is the citation itself. It is the part that starts “Parsons, Matt’” and that lists information like the name of the writer, title of the publication, the date of publication, and other publishing information.
The second part of the entry is the summary of the evidence being cited. A good annotated bibliography summary provides enough information in a sentence or two to help you and others understand what the research is about in a neutral and non-opinionated way. They are an example of this sort of very brief,
“just the facts” sort of summary. The most important goal of your brief summary is to help you, colleagues, and other potential readers get an idea about the subject of the particular piece of evidence.
Summaries can be challenging to write, especially when you are trying to write them about longer and more complicated sources of research. Keep these guidelines in mind as you write your own summaries:
· Keep your summary short. Good summaries for annotated bibliographies are not “complete” summaries; rather, they provide the highlights of the evidence in as brief and concise a manner as possible, no more than a few sentences.
· Don’t quote from what you are summarizing. Summaries will be more useful to you and your colleagues if you write them in your own words. Instead of quoting directly what you think is the point of the piece of evidence, try to paraphrase it.
· Don’t “cut and paste” from database abstracts. Many of the periodical indexes that are available as part of the library’s database include abstracts of articles. Do no “cut” this abstract material and then “paste” it into your own annotated bibliography. For one thing, this is plagiarism. Second, “cutting and pasting” from the abstract defeats one of the purposes of writing summaries and creating an annotated bibliography in the first place, which is to help you understand and explain your research, and identifying how each publication is to be used in your paper.
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political actor; the figure most likely to appear on television on a regular basis. A
governor term of office is four years with exceptions of New Hampshire and Vermont.
The governor may serve any number of terms, but he or she cannot serve more than
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A. Requirement and Salary:
1. Age
a. At least 30 years of age.
b. Must be a US resident for the last 5 years.
2. Salary
a. $150,000
b. Governor’s Mansion
B. Powers of Governor of Texas
1. Legislative Powers
a. VETO
b. Appoints State Officials
2. Judicial Powers
a. Grant Clemency
b. Appoints member for The Board of Pardons & Parole
3. Military Power
a. Commander-in-chief of Military
C. History of Texas Governors
1. First Governor of Texas: James Pinckney Henderson
a. Government service in the Republic
b. Governor of Texas & War with Mexico
2. Current Governor of Texas: Greg Abbott
a. Greg Abbott ‘s achievements
b. His Initiatives: Four pillars (1) safety and security, (2) education, (3)
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Brown, J. (1935). Life and times of Henry Smith : The first American Governor of Texas.
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Morris, C. (1992). Storming the Statehouse : Running for governor with Ann Richards and
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Canada ; M. Macmillan International.
Parton, J. (1888). The Annexation of Texas as Essential to the United States, vol. III, pp.
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Ann Richards.(Ann Richards, governor of Texas)(Obituary). (2006). The Economist (US),
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TEST III – Chapters 6, 8, Death Penalty and the Insanity Defense
DIRECTIONS FOR ESSAYS: Please turn your Essays in on BlackBoard by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2019.
DIRECTIONS FOR MULTIPLE CHOICE:Please turn your Scantrons in to me by 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 13, 2019. You may bring them to my office (A520) and I will be in my office from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 13, 2019. You may also put your Scantron in my faculty mailbox in the Academic Transfer Office (A442) before that time. PLEASE put your full name, Class, ID Number, and Section on your Scantron (if you do not you may not get credit).
I. ESSAYS (70 points)
Chapter 6 – The Texas Executive
1. Pick one position in the Texas Executive Branch and write me a one paragraph overview of that position. Then research the person in the position now and write me a paragraph about that person.
2. Does Texas have a weak governor or a strong governor? Fully explain your answer.
Chapter 8 – The Judicial System in Texas, the Death Penalty and the Insanity Defense
3. Should prisons exist for rehabilitation OR for punishment? Fully explain your answer.
4. You are a Untied States Supreme Court Justice. A case comes before the Court from Texas arguing the death penalty is unconstitutional under the Eighth Amendment of the United States Constitution. What is your opinion and why?
5. During our study of The Texas Seven and Randy Halprin you learned a defendant can be given the death penalty under the Law of Parties in Texas. Do you agree or disagree with the Law of Parties being applied in death penalty cases? Do you think Randy Halprin have been charged with capital murder? Fully explain your answer.
6. We did a case study over Andrea Yates to study the Insanity Defense. You are on the jury in Andrea Yates’ capital murder trial. Do you vote guilty, not guilty, or not guilty by reason of insanity? Fully explain your answer.
7. As part of your study of the death penalty you watched a 60 minute documentary. What did you learn from the documentary? Did anything you saw change your personal opinions about the death penalty and its application? Why or why not and fully explain your answer.
II. EXTRA CREDIT (5 points each) (You must use complete sentences for credit!)
Bonus 1 What part of this class did you enjoy the most / what should stay the same – AND - what part did you not enjoy / think I should change / what can I do differently to improve the student experience? (Thank you for your opinions – I take your opinions seriously and apply them to future classes!).
Bonus 2 What did you learn in this class that you will remember one year from today?
II. MULTIPLE CHOICE (30 points total)
Chapter 6 – The Texas Executive
1. Which of the following individuals are a part of the Texas Plural Executive?
A. The Texas Governor.
B. The Texas Lieutenant Governor.
C. The Texas Attorney General.
D. The Texas Secretary of State.
E. All of .
Testing 2
Testing
Christy Mock
PSY-FP7610
Assignment 3
Capella University
May 2017
Testing
Test
The Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children (KABC), Second Edition offers testing that can be completed in twenty-five to seventy-minute test settings. This test is designed to be administer in a school setting by a testing administer that has completed specific training and read the testing manual thoroughly with complete understanding. The scoring is completed through specialized software. This test consists of eighteen subtests that an administrator can administer in sections to avoid testing fatigue for the student. Per the website Pearson Clinical, the test is administered in eighteen subsets that are broken down into five categories. The five categories focus on specific aspects that will be assessed and offer different categories for different age ranges. Category 1 focuses on Simultaneous Triangles, this includes seven subsets that are: Face Recognition, Pattern Reasoning, Block Counting which are designed to be tested on students from five to eight years old (Pearson Clinical Psychology, 2017). This subset also includes Story Completion, Conceptual Thinking, Rover, and Gestalt Closure that can be used to test any ages between five and eighteen. Category two is Sequential Word Order, this set includes Number Recall, and Hand Movements that can also be used for any age category (Pearson Clinical Psychology, 2017). The third category Planning which measures the pattern reasoning and story completion in students from 7-18 (Pearson Clinical Psychology, 2017). This category includes testing the Learning Atlantis, Atlantis Delayed, Rebus, and Rebus. The last category is Delayed Knowledge which is included in the CHC model only Riddles, Expressive Vocabulary, and Verbal Knowledge (Pearson Clinical Psychology, 2017).This form of testing offers reliability and validity to the results.
Reliability and Validity
The validity evidence from associations that are compared to different mediums produced outcomes that offered the same as the results that would have been expected. Per the article published by Kaufman, the subscale and index-score relationships are commonly offered in association with the K-ABC, also per the index and IQ scores of the WISC-III, WISC-IV, and WPPSI-III, with the KAIT, and with the Cognitive clusters of the Woodcock-Johnson III. Correlations of KABC-II scales with the like-named clusters of the WJ III Cog battery reveal weak discriminant validity (Kaufman, A. S., & Kaufman, N. L, 2004). Large amounts of clinical studies disclose variances that exist in different section of students with disabilities and the norm group. In the group that included Autistic Disorder, ADHD, and emotional disturbance the greatest pattern of differences could be found. The authors of the study often warn about considering the smaller differences too much as it could take focus off the larger benefits of using the test.
Strengths.
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Testing/diagnosis
Tests that are used to diagnose autism are done in various fields such as psychology, psychiatry, pediatrics, and neurology. Diagnosis is established after observing the child’s behavior and testing the child’s abilities in these fields. Any child should be examined for developmental abilities from birth to the age of three. If a child is detected with some developmental delays or disabilities, the pediatrician should refer the child to a specialist in early Intervention.
Some of the behaviors that need to be noticed are:
· Absence of babbling and making gestures by the age of 12 months
· Absence of any word utterances by the age of 16 months
· Absence of two-word unprompted phrases by the age of 24 months
· Loss of social and language skills at any age
In order to determine whether a child has a disorder in the autism spectrum a psychiatrist will likely look at a variety of factors. These might include such things as:
· Evaluation of the medical history of the child’s mother during her pregnancy
· Assessment of the developmental milestones
· Complete physical examination
· Habits of eating and sleeping
· Functioning of the stomach and bowels
· Coordination disabilities
· Sensory impairments
· Allergies
· Any medical diseases
· History of developmental disorders in the family
· History of genetic and metabolic disorders in the family
· Exposure of the child or parents to toxins
Some tests may be done to confirm that the symptoms of the child are not due to other conditions which may seem like autism spectrum disorder, such as genetic or metabolic diseases, mental retardation, and deafness. These tests are:
Chromosomal Analysis This is performed to test for mental retardation. If there is mental retardation in the child's family, this test may be conducted. For instance, fragile X syndrome that leads to symptoms of low levels of intelligent may be diagnosed with chromosomal analysis.
Electroencephalograph (EEG) If there are symptoms of seizures and developmental regression, then an EEG is conducted.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) An MRI is done to detect any structural differences in the brain.
Running head: MEDIA IMAGES AND EATING DISORDERS1
MEDIA IMAGES AND EATING DISORDERS6
Title: Media Images and Eating Disorders
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Introduction
In today's world, many people have an access to the media comprised of the Internet which includes social media platforms, the print media which is comprised of newspapers and magazines, and broadcast media which includes televisions and radios. The exposure to the aforementioned types of media has been associated with the increasing cases of eating disorders as reported by some researchers (Latzer, Spivak-Lavi, & Katz, 2015, p. 375). Studies have shown that children and young adolescents spent about 5 hours a day watching the television and about 7 hours using the various types of media combined (Morris & Katzman, 2003, p. 287).
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Testicular Cancer
Case Studies
A 21-year-old male noted pain in his right testicle while studying hard for his midterm college
examinations. On self-examination, he noted a “grape sized” mass in the right testicle. This
finding was corroborated by his healthcare provider. This young man had a history of delayed
descent of his right testicle until the age of 1 year old.
Studies Results
Routine laboratory studies Within normal limits (WNL)
Ultrasound the testicle Solid mass, right testicle associated with calcifications
HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) 550mIU/mL (normal: <5)
CT scan of the abdomen Enlarged retroperitoneal lymph nodes
CT scan of the chest Multiple pulmonary nodules
Diagnostic Analysis
At semester break, this young man underwent right orchiectomy. Pathology was compatible with
embryonal cell carcinoma. CT directed biopsy of the most prominent pulmonary nodule
indicated embryonal cell carcinoma, compatible with metastatic testicular carcinoma. During a
leave of absence from college, and after banking his sperm, this young man underwent
aggressive chemotherapy. Repeat testing 12 weeks after chemotherapy showed complete
resolution of the pulmonary nodules and enlarged retroperitoneal lymph nodes.
Critical Thinking Questions
1. What impact did an undescended testicle have on this young man’s risk for developing
testicular cancer?
2. What might be the side effects of cytotoxic chemotherapy?
3. What was the purpose of preserving his sperm before chemotherapy?
4. Is this young man’s age typical for the development of testicular carcinoma?
Knee Injury
Case Studies
A 15-year-old gymnast has noted knee pain that has become progressively worse during the
past several months of intensive training for a statewide meet. Her physical examination
indicated swelling in and around the left knee. She had some decreased range of motion and
a clicking sound on flexion of the knee. The knee was otherwise stable.
Studies Results
Routine laboratory values Within normal limits (WNL)
Long bone (femur, fibula, and tibia) X-ray No fracture
Arthrocentesis with synovial fluid analysis
Appearance Bloody (normal: clear and straw-colored)
Mucin clot Good (normal: good)
Fibrin clot Small (normal: none)
White blood cells (WBCs) <200 WBC/mm3 (normal: <200 WBC/mm3)
Neutrophils <25% (WNL)
Glucose 100 mg/dL (normal: within 10 mg/dL of serum
glucose level)
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the knee Blood in the joint space. Tear in the posterior
aspect of the medial meniscus. No cruciate
or other ligament tears
Arthroscopy Tear in posterior aspect of medial meniscus
Diagnostic Analysis
The radiographic studies of the long bones eliminated any possibility of fracture.
Arthrocentesis indicated a bloody effusion, which was probably a result of trauma. The fibrin
clot was further evidence of bleeding within the joint. Arthrography indicated a tear of the
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Test 1. Jung Typology Test
ENFJ Learning Style
How ENFJs acquire, memorize and recollect information
An ENFJ’s interest in a subject is driven by the answer to the question, “Is this helpful to people?” The more they see a topic to be beneficial to others, the greater their interest in the topic and the greater their desire to actively engage in it and apply what they learn. Their interest in studying the material is motivated by their desire to find solutions to people-related issues.
ENFJs easily and quickly pick up new material, especially when it is delivered on a conceptual basis. Concrete information is also well received by individuals of this type. ENFJs are capable of grasping material lacking strong logical connection. For example, learning the rules of the road is no more difficult for them than grasping some theory. As a rule, they develop a great depth and breadth of understanding of new material. Learned material is better retained when a significant portion of it is devoted to highlighting the topic’s connection and relevance to people.
ENFJs are capable of independently learning expansive and complex material. They are good at both retention of information on a logical basis and mechanical memorization, although the latter is less effective. ENFJs are able to precisely recall learned information, whether or not it is all conceptually related. ENFJs can benefit from studying both independently and in a group setting.
ENFJs are able to actively apply acquired knowledge and skills to their work. They can apply it to concrete tasks or creatively develop it in a given direction. Working with material they have learned, understood, and internalized brings them great enjoyment.
ENFJs are able to remain very stable when experiencing a high level of learning related stress. They prefer to evenly distribute their efforts in learning new material, although they are capable of learning through short periods of overexertion.
An ENFJ finds it easy to establish a common ground with people of a mindset similar to theirs - or, in other words, the representatives of intuitive/feeling types (NF), including ENFJ, INFJ, ENFP, and INFP personality types. ENFJs are usually open to active communication with people of this type. They have a similar way of perceiving the world, which is why an ENFJ finds it easy to share their feelings and views with other NFs, and is also likely to relate to other NFs’ feelings and views.
In their interaction with the representatives of intuitive/thinking types (NT), including ENTJ, INTJ, ENTP, and INTP personality types, INFJs should rely on conceptual and logical communication. ENFJs’ communication with people from this group often involves a variety of topics and is seen as beneficial by both parties. And while many ENFJs form their opinion based on their feelings, whereas the NT people try to maintain an objective view of events for the most part, they often find common ground for compelling discussion and sear.
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Testing Methodology Policy and Procedure (individual submission)
Research and document preferred testing methodologies for:
EMR, Mobile Apps, Patient Care devices, External websites, SDLC (hint: vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, medical device scanning, static code analysis, dynamic code analysis, etc.).
Research and document preferred remediation cycles for the in scope systems (hint: HIPAA, PCI, FERPA)
Research and document preferred reporting cycles / methods for the in scope systems (hint: vulnerability metrics, such as CVSS, NVD). Note: Still follow APA for this assignment, which may not be appropriate in an organization.
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Testing should include—at a minimum—unit, integration, and system testing. Regression testing is highly encouraged. Include your results from additional types of testing, including network-readiness testing, volume testing, recovery testing, penetration testing, hardware-certification testing, migration testing, and ready-for-use testing.
Each test case should include (at a minimum) the following information:
Objective of test case
Setup procedure
Expected results
Procedure for executing test case
Results
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Select a controversial topic - My choice of topic is HUMAN CLONING
Minimum of 4 pages and no more than 7 pages.
A controversial topic is one that reasonable individuals can argue over and that has at least two sides. Gun control and abortion are two classic topics that are controversial; the life of your favorite actor or the history of baroque music are not controversial.
Once you select your prompt, begin researching reliable sources and compiling them into an annotated bibliography. This is a good time to visit our Library and the library’s website and database of academic articles.
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When this step in the process is due, you will need to have compiled an annotated bibliography (a list of sources with brief descriptions of the source) from your research on your topic. As you encounter sources that relate to your topic, be sure to paraphrase key ideas, record word-for-word quotations you may want to use, and note page numbers from the sources that you can easily reference once you begin to write the paper.
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· Note: Please do not cite Wikipedia for this research paper
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Synthesis #1 Assignment Sheet
Overview
Having the Critique under your belt as well as quite a few journal entries must feel pretty good! Use this confidence as we now move into our first long paper of the semester, Synthesis #1. At first, see this paper as an extended argument you make about a particular topic using secondary sources to persuade your reader.
Topic Selection
I really want you to explore a topic that interests you and motivates you to think critically and write persuasively. Do not simply summarize a reading and claim that it is “right” or “wrong.” Instead, you must see connections between readings and extend the thinking here in a way you see fit. Look around the world around you, think of topics you have thoughts about in this and other courses, and also speculate about what would happen if you took the thinking of certain authors further in your desired direction. I only require that your topic must deal in some way with media and pop culture—the theme of our readings in the course thus far. We will spend time in class brainstorming topics as well as looking at sample essays.
What is a Synthesis?
If anything confuses a student when writing an essay like this, it is the actual term “synthesis”. Don’t worry too much about this term; instead, see what you are doing as arguing a position with a variety of sources to help you. What you want to do in this essay is show that you can both sustain a logical and persuasive argument, and control sources and their use to your persuasive end. Try to have your secondary sources have a “dialogue” with each other in terms of what they do and do not agree with in relation to your argued positions. We will practice this in class. As a matter of fact, we have been practicing this since the first week of class in discussion (esp. the lively discussion we have had in class).
Additional Help with Synthesis
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Required Sources
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TEXAS GOVERNOR
I. Introduction:
The Governor is just like a mini president in each state. A governor is
generally seen as setting the agenda for the legislative branch, and is basically the lead
political actor; the figure most likely to appear on television on a regular basis. A
governor term of office is four years with exceptions of New Hampshire and Vermont.
The governor may serve any number of terms, but he or she cannot serve more than
two terms in a row.
II. Body:
A. Requirement and Salary:
1. Age
a. At least 30 years of age.
b. Must be a US resident for the last 5 years.
2. Salary
a. $150,000
b. Governor’s Mansion
B. Powers of Governor of Texas
1. Legislative Powers
a. VETO
b. Appoints State Officials
2. Judicial Powers
a. Grant Clemency
b. Appoints member for The Board of Pardons & Parole
3. Military Power
a. Commander-in-chief of Military
C. History of Texas Governors
1. First Governor of Texas: James Pinckney Henderson
a. Government service in the Republic
b. Governor of Texas & War with Mexico
2. Current Governor of Texas: Greg Abbott
a. Greg Abbott ‘s achievements
b. His Initiatives: Four pillars (1) safety and security, (2) education, (3)
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Morris, C. (1992). Storming the Statehouse : Running for governor with Ann Richards and
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Parton, J. (1888). The Annexation of Texas as Essential to the United States, vol. III, pp.
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Ann Richards.(Ann Richards, governor of Texas)(Obituary). (2006). The Economist (US),
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Texas Government 2306 – Spring 2019
TEST III – Chapters 6, 8, Death Penalty and the Insanity Defense
DIRECTIONS FOR ESSAYS: Please turn your Essays in on BlackBoard by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2019.
DIRECTIONS FOR MULTIPLE CHOICE:Please turn your Scantrons in to me by 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 13, 2019. You may bring them to my office (A520) and I will be in my office from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 13, 2019. You may also put your Scantron in my faculty mailbox in the Academic Transfer Office (A442) before that time. PLEASE put your full name, Class, ID Number, and Section on your Scantron (if you do not you may not get credit).
I. ESSAYS (70 points)
Chapter 6 – The Texas Executive
1. Pick one position in the Texas Executive Branch and write me a one paragraph overview of that position. Then research the person in the position now and write me a paragraph about that person.
2. Does Texas have a weak governor or a strong governor? Fully explain your answer.
Chapter 8 – The Judicial System in Texas, the Death Penalty and the Insanity Defense
3. Should prisons exist for rehabilitation OR for punishment? Fully explain your answer.
4. You are a Untied States Supreme Court Justice. A case comes before the Court from Texas arguing the death penalty is unconstitutional under the Eighth Amendment of the United States Constitution. What is your opinion and why?
5. During our study of The Texas Seven and Randy Halprin you learned a defendant can be given the death penalty under the Law of Parties in Texas. Do you agree or disagree with the Law of Parties being applied in death penalty cases? Do you think Randy Halprin have been charged with capital murder? Fully explain your answer.
6. We did a case study over Andrea Yates to study the Insanity Defense. You are on the jury in Andrea Yates’ capital murder trial. Do you vote guilty, not guilty, or not guilty by reason of insanity? Fully explain your answer.
7. As part of your study of the death penalty you watched a 60 minute documentary. What did you learn from the documentary? Did anything you saw change your personal opinions about the death penalty and its application? Why or why not and fully explain your answer.
II. EXTRA CREDIT (5 points each) (You must use complete sentences for credit!)
Bonus 1 What part of this class did you enjoy the most / what should stay the same – AND - what part did you not enjoy / think I should change / what can I do differently to improve the student experience? (Thank you for your opinions – I take your opinions seriously and apply them to future classes!).
Bonus 2 What did you learn in this class that you will remember one year from today?
II. MULTIPLE CHOICE (30 points total)
Chapter 6 – The Texas Executive
1. Which of the following individuals are a part of the Texas Plural Executive?
A. The Texas Governor.
B. The Texas Lieutenant Governor.
C. The Texas Attorney General.
D. The Texas Secretary of State.
E. All of .
Testing 2
Testing
Christy Mock
PSY-FP7610
Assignment 3
Capella University
May 2017
Testing
Test
The Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children (KABC), Second Edition offers testing that can be completed in twenty-five to seventy-minute test settings. This test is designed to be administer in a school setting by a testing administer that has completed specific training and read the testing manual thoroughly with complete understanding. The scoring is completed through specialized software. This test consists of eighteen subtests that an administrator can administer in sections to avoid testing fatigue for the student. Per the website Pearson Clinical, the test is administered in eighteen subsets that are broken down into five categories. The five categories focus on specific aspects that will be assessed and offer different categories for different age ranges. Category 1 focuses on Simultaneous Triangles, this includes seven subsets that are: Face Recognition, Pattern Reasoning, Block Counting which are designed to be tested on students from five to eight years old (Pearson Clinical Psychology, 2017). This subset also includes Story Completion, Conceptual Thinking, Rover, and Gestalt Closure that can be used to test any ages between five and eighteen. Category two is Sequential Word Order, this set includes Number Recall, and Hand Movements that can also be used for any age category (Pearson Clinical Psychology, 2017). The third category Planning which measures the pattern reasoning and story completion in students from 7-18 (Pearson Clinical Psychology, 2017). This category includes testing the Learning Atlantis, Atlantis Delayed, Rebus, and Rebus. The last category is Delayed Knowledge which is included in the CHC model only Riddles, Expressive Vocabulary, and Verbal Knowledge (Pearson Clinical Psychology, 2017).This form of testing offers reliability and validity to the results.
Reliability and Validity
The validity evidence from associations that are compared to different mediums produced outcomes that offered the same as the results that would have been expected. Per the article published by Kaufman, the subscale and index-score relationships are commonly offered in association with the K-ABC, also per the index and IQ scores of the WISC-III, WISC-IV, and WPPSI-III, with the KAIT, and with the Cognitive clusters of the Woodcock-Johnson III. Correlations of KABC-II scales with the like-named clusters of the WJ III Cog battery reveal weak discriminant validity (Kaufman, A. S., & Kaufman, N. L, 2004). Large amounts of clinical studies disclose variances that exist in different section of students with disabilities and the norm group. In the group that included Autistic Disorder, ADHD, and emotional disturbance the greatest pattern of differences could be found. The authors of the study often warn about considering the smaller differences too much as it could take focus off the larger benefits of using the test.
Strengths.
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Testing/diagnosis
Tests that are used to diagnose autism are done in various fields such as psychology, psychiatry, pediatrics, and neurology. Diagnosis is established after observing the child’s behavior and testing the child’s abilities in these fields. Any child should be examined for developmental abilities from birth to the age of three. If a child is detected with some developmental delays or disabilities, the pediatrician should refer the child to a specialist in early Intervention.
Some of the behaviors that need to be noticed are:
· Absence of babbling and making gestures by the age of 12 months
· Absence of any word utterances by the age of 16 months
· Absence of two-word unprompted phrases by the age of 24 months
· Loss of social and language skills at any age
In order to determine whether a child has a disorder in the autism spectrum a psychiatrist will likely look at a variety of factors. These might include such things as:
· Evaluation of the medical history of the child’s mother during her pregnancy
· Assessment of the developmental milestones
· Complete physical examination
· Habits of eating and sleeping
· Functioning of the stomach and bowels
· Coordination disabilities
· Sensory impairments
· Allergies
· Any medical diseases
· History of developmental disorders in the family
· History of genetic and metabolic disorders in the family
· Exposure of the child or parents to toxins
Some tests may be done to confirm that the symptoms of the child are not due to other conditions which may seem like autism spectrum disorder, such as genetic or metabolic diseases, mental retardation, and deafness. These tests are:
Chromosomal Analysis This is performed to test for mental retardation. If there is mental retardation in the child's family, this test may be conducted. For instance, fragile X syndrome that leads to symptoms of low levels of intelligent may be diagnosed with chromosomal analysis.
Electroencephalograph (EEG) If there are symptoms of seizures and developmental regression, then an EEG is conducted.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) An MRI is done to detect any structural differences in the brain.
Running head: MEDIA IMAGES AND EATING DISORDERS1
MEDIA IMAGES AND EATING DISORDERS6
Title: Media Images and Eating Disorders
Name:
Course:
Lecturer:
Date: March 8, 2020
Introduction
In today's world, many people have an access to the media comprised of the Internet which includes social media platforms, the print media which is comprised of newspapers and magazines, and broadcast media which includes televisions and radios. The exposure to the aforementioned types of media has been associated with the increasing cases of eating disorders as reported by some researchers (Latzer, Spivak-Lavi, & Katz, 2015, p. 375). Studies have shown that children and young adolescents spent about 5 hours a day watching the television and about 7 hours using the various types of media combined (Morris & Katzman, 2003, p. 287).
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Testicular Cancer
Case Studies
A 21-year-old male noted pain in his right testicle while studying hard for his midterm college
examinations. On self-examination, he noted a “grape sized” mass in the right testicle. This
finding was corroborated by his healthcare provider. This young man had a history of delayed
descent of his right testicle until the age of 1 year old.
Studies Results
Routine laboratory studies Within normal limits (WNL)
Ultrasound the testicle Solid mass, right testicle associated with calcifications
HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) 550mIU/mL (normal: <5)
CT scan of the abdomen Enlarged retroperitoneal lymph nodes
CT scan of the chest Multiple pulmonary nodules
Diagnostic Analysis
At semester break, this young man underwent right orchiectomy. Pathology was compatible with
embryonal cell carcinoma. CT directed biopsy of the most prominent pulmonary nodule
indicated embryonal cell carcinoma, compatible with metastatic testicular carcinoma. During a
leave of absence from college, and after banking his sperm, this young man underwent
aggressive chemotherapy. Repeat testing 12 weeks after chemotherapy showed complete
resolution of the pulmonary nodules and enlarged retroperitoneal lymph nodes.
Critical Thinking Questions
1. What impact did an undescended testicle have on this young man’s risk for developing
testicular cancer?
2. What might be the side effects of cytotoxic chemotherapy?
3. What was the purpose of preserving his sperm before chemotherapy?
4. Is this young man’s age typical for the development of testicular carcinoma?
Knee Injury
Case Studies
A 15-year-old gymnast has noted knee pain that has become progressively worse during the
past several months of intensive training for a statewide meet. Her physical examination
indicated swelling in and around the left knee. She had some decreased range of motion and
a clicking sound on flexion of the knee. The knee was otherwise stable.
Studies Results
Routine laboratory values Within normal limits (WNL)
Long bone (femur, fibula, and tibia) X-ray No fracture
Arthrocentesis with synovial fluid analysis
Appearance Bloody (normal: clear and straw-colored)
Mucin clot Good (normal: good)
Fibrin clot Small (normal: none)
White blood cells (WBCs) <200 WBC/mm3 (normal: <200 WBC/mm3)
Neutrophils <25% (WNL)
Glucose 100 mg/dL (normal: within 10 mg/dL of serum
glucose level)
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the knee Blood in the joint space. Tear in the posterior
aspect of the medial meniscus. No cruciate
or other ligament tears
Arthroscopy Tear in posterior aspect of medial meniscus
Diagnostic Analysis
The radiographic studies of the long bones eliminated any possibility of fracture.
Arthrocentesis indicated a bloody effusion, which was probably a result of trauma. The fibrin
clot was further evidence of bleeding within the joint. Arthrography indicated a tear of the
med.
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Test 1. Jung Typology Test
ENFJ Learning Style
How ENFJs acquire, memorize and recollect information
An ENFJ’s interest in a subject is driven by the answer to the question, “Is this helpful to people?” The more they see a topic to be beneficial to others, the greater their interest in the topic and the greater their desire to actively engage in it and apply what they learn. Their interest in studying the material is motivated by their desire to find solutions to people-related issues.
ENFJs easily and quickly pick up new material, especially when it is delivered on a conceptual basis. Concrete information is also well received by individuals of this type. ENFJs are capable of grasping material lacking strong logical connection. For example, learning the rules of the road is no more difficult for them than grasping some theory. As a rule, they develop a great depth and breadth of understanding of new material. Learned material is better retained when a significant portion of it is devoted to highlighting the topic’s connection and relevance to people.
ENFJs are capable of independently learning expansive and complex material. They are good at both retention of information on a logical basis and mechanical memorization, although the latter is less effective. ENFJs are able to precisely recall learned information, whether or not it is all conceptually related. ENFJs can benefit from studying both independently and in a group setting.
ENFJs are able to actively apply acquired knowledge and skills to their work. They can apply it to concrete tasks or creatively develop it in a given direction. Working with material they have learned, understood, and internalized brings them great enjoyment.
ENFJs are able to remain very stable when experiencing a high level of learning related stress. They prefer to evenly distribute their efforts in learning new material, although they are capable of learning through short periods of overexertion.
An ENFJ finds it easy to establish a common ground with people of a mindset similar to theirs - or, in other words, the representatives of intuitive/feeling types (NF), including ENFJ, INFJ, ENFP, and INFP personality types. ENFJs are usually open to active communication with people of this type. They have a similar way of perceiving the world, which is why an ENFJ finds it easy to share their feelings and views with other NFs, and is also likely to relate to other NFs’ feelings and views.
In their interaction with the representatives of intuitive/thinking types (NT), including ENTJ, INTJ, ENTP, and INTP personality types, INFJs should rely on conceptual and logical communication. ENFJs’ communication with people from this group often involves a variety of topics and is seen as beneficial by both parties. And while many ENFJs form their opinion based on their feelings, whereas the NT people try to maintain an objective view of events for the most part, they often find common ground for compelling discussion and sear.
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Testing Methodology Policy and Procedure (individual submission)
Research and document preferred testing methodologies for:
EMR, Mobile Apps, Patient Care devices, External websites, SDLC (hint: vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, medical device scanning, static code analysis, dynamic code analysis, etc.).
Research and document preferred remediation cycles for the in scope systems (hint: HIPAA, PCI, FERPA)
Research and document preferred reporting cycles / methods for the in scope systems (hint: vulnerability metrics, such as CVSS, NVD). Note: Still follow APA for this assignment, which may not be appropriate in an organization.
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Testing should include—at a minimum—unit, integration, and system testing. Regression testing is highly encouraged. Include your results from additional types of testing, including network-readiness testing, volume testing, recovery testing, penetration testing, hardware-certification testing, migration testing, and ready-for-use testing.
Each test case should include (at a minimum) the following information:
Objective of test case
Setup procedure
Expected results
Procedure for executing test case
Results
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"Testing Access Control"
Discuss the purpose of the security development life cycle and how it is used for testing security systems. Using the Internet, find two to three tools that could be used to conduct a vulnerability assessment. Please include the web URL and share with your classmates. Are paid tools more effective than open-source tools? How does someone determine the best tool to use for an assessment? Justify your answers.
Additional post options:
Should a company conduct their own pentest or should they pay to have an outside company conduct the tests? Justify your answer.
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Test Your Innovation IQ Holly Green, Contributor Origina.docxtodd191
Test Your Innovation IQ
Holly Green, Contributor
Original Source
Everyone knows that innovation means coming up with the next great idea in your
industry, right? Actually, there’s a lot more to it than that. Test your ability to separate
innovation fact from fiction by answering the following questions true or false:
1. Innovation is the act of coming up with new and creative ideas.
2. Innovation is a random process.
3. Innovation is the exclusive realm of a few naturally talented people.
4. The biggest obstacle to innovation is a lack of organizational resources and
know-how.
5. The most important type of innovation involves bringing new products and
services to market.
6. Teaching employees to think creatively will guarantee innovation.
7. The most powerful way to trigger your brain is to simply ask it a question.
8. Most companies pursue incremental rather than disruptive innovation.
9. Most companies are not structured to innovate.
10. Listening to your customers is a great way to innovate.
Answers:
1. False. In business, innovation is the act of applying knowledge, new or old, to the
creation of new processes, products, and services that have value for at least one of
your stakeholder groups. The key word here is applying. Generating creative ideas is
certainly part of the process. But in order to produce true innovation, you have to
actually do something different that has value.
2. False. Innovation is a discipline that can (and should) be planned, measured, and
managed. If left to chance, it won’t happen.
3. False. Everyone has the power to innovate by letting their brain wander, explore,
connect, and see the world differently. The problem is that we’re all running so fast that
we fail to make time for the activities that allow our brains to see patterns and make
connections. Such as pausing and wondering….what if?
4. False. In most organizations, the biggest obstacle to innovation is what people
already know to be true about their customers, markets, and business. Whenever you’re
absolutely, positively sure you’re right, any chance at meaningful innovation goes out
the window.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/work-in-progress/2011/12/06/test-your-innovation-iq/#3133e7f0395b
5. False. It’s certainly important to bring new products and services to market. But the
most important form of innovation, and the #1 challenge for today’s business leaders
may really be reinventing the way we manage ourselves and our companies.
6. False. New ideas are a dime a dozen. The hard part is turning those ideas into new
products and services that customers value and are willing to pay for -- a process that
requires knowledge about what your customers want and need, coupled with
implementation.
7. True. Ask a question and the brain responds instinctually to get closure. The key with
innovation is to ask questions that open people to possibilities, new ways of looking at
the same data, and new interpre.
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testicular torsion
Population
most
affected (ex: Older Adults, Middle Adults, Young Adults, Teenagers, Child, Infants)
Age related milestone for your chosen population
Socio-Demographic/Risk factors for getting the disease/condition
Impact on QOL
Current/new/recent research/EBP that will benefit/support this patient with the specific disease (If there are none please state so)
Recommendation for treatment or Gold standards for treatment if any (can be tied into the current research as above) (If there are no gold standards then please state so, but there should be some recommendations)
Please tell what/how
you
(speak in the first person) as the FNP caring for this patient with this specific disease can make a difference in his/her care and incorporate patient care/self-help teaching that can help him/her minimize disease symptoms.
Red flags for this condition (what specific S/S require urgent/ER care) or when should you refer patient to specialist.
references
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Test the application in the Android Phone Emulator.Cre.docxtodd191
Test the application in the Android Phone Emulator.
Create screenshots of all of the relevant screens of your running application, and save them in a Word document named "yourname_ITSD427_IP4.docx." You should also use this document to describe the work you performed for this assignment, with specific details regarding the locations and changes of the code that you created and modified.
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Tesla Motors' strategy was no secret: in 2006 the chairman and CEO, Elon Musk, announced:
So, in short, the master plan is:
Build a sports car.
Use that money to build an affordable car.
Use that money to build an even more affordable car.
While doing above, also provide zero emission electric power generation options.
Don't tell anyone.1
The remarkable thing was that by 2015, Tesla had kept to that strategy and executed it almost flawlessly. Phase 1 (“Build a sports car”) was realized with the launch of its Roadster in 2007. Phase 2 (“Use that money to build an affordable car”) began in 2013 with the launch of the Model S.
The acclaim that greeted both cars had propelled Tesla's reputation and its share price. Since its initial public offering in June 2010, Tesla's share price had followed an upward trajectory. On June 12, 2015, Tesla's stock market value was $31.7 billion. By comparison, Fiat Chrysler was valued at $20.5 billion despite that fact that Fiat Chrysler would sell about 2.5 million cars in 2015 against Tesla's 55,000. The optimism that supported Tesla's valuation reflected the company's remarkable achievements during its short history and investors' faith in the ability of Elon Musk to realize his vision “to accelerate the advent of sustainable transport by bringing compelling mass market electric cars to market as soon as possible.”2
Indeed, Musk's vision for Tesla extended beyond revolutionizing the automobile industry: Tesla's battery technology would also provide an energy storage system that would change “the fundamental energy infrastructure of the world.”
A central issue in the debate over the appropriate market valuation of Tesla was whether Tesla should be valued as an automobile company or as a technology company. In practice, these two issues could not be separated: Tesla's principal source of revenue would be its cars, but realizing the expectations of earnings growth that were implicit in Tesla's share price required Tesla to maintain technological leadership in electric vehicles. Given that Tesla's rivals were some of the world's largest industrial companies—Toyota, General Motors, Ford, Volkswagen, and Renault–Nissan, to name a few—this was a daunting prospect.
Electric Cars
The 21st century saw the Second Coming of electric cars. Electric cars and buses were popular during the 1890s and 1900s, but by the 1920s they had been largely displaced by the internal combustion engine.
Most of the world's leading automobile companies had been undertaking research into electric cars since the 1960s, including developing electric “concept cars.” In the early 1990s, several automakers introduced electric vehicles to California in response to pressure from the California Air Resources Board. However, the first commercially successful electric cars were hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs). Sales of HEVs in the US grew from 9,350 in 2000 to 352,862 in 2007. By far the most successful HEV, both in the US and globally, was the .
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Tesla Motors Inc. SWOT Analysis
Strengths
-The quality of Tesla electric cars on the market can compete with the likes of BMW and Mercedes
-Brand Equity -Product Quality -Eco-friendly Product Line
-Tesla Superchargers are much faster than other charging stations. It covered most regions in the U.S and had made Tesla a feasible option for its consumers,
-The showroom technique of selling cars appeals to consumers
Weaknesses
-Tesla is not able to produce enough to meet consumers demand. Compare to other companies with more capital.
-Batteries are inefficient regarding mileage and the cost associated with producing the battery.
– Limited variety is provided for consumers.
-The selling price is very high.
-Majority of production is in the U.S. Shipping cost is high to deliver vehicles around the world.
Opportunities
-Oil is becoming more scarce and expensive; there will be high demand for electric cars.
- Increase Market Share through High-Growth EV Industry.
-Demand for electric cars is growing -Solar power technology is advancing -More low priced models to tap into the rising middle-class market. -Autonomous driving technology has become popular, and Tesla has plans to release fully autonomous vehicles.
Threats
-Tesla is facing intense competition from luxury and environment-friendly brands.
- Tesla has a premium image, and it will take time to break this image and bring affordable vehicles to consumers. Which will be an excellent way to reduce the competitive threat.
-Legal and regulatory troubles can be costly and can lead to an increase in costs. Tesla operates in many countries and subject to legal and political regulation in those markets.
-People do not want to deal with charging and the amount of time it takes and they believe charges do not give much mileage -Tesla is always the subject of unfair scrutiny.
January 1, 2015. Elon Musk, chief executive officer (CEO) of Tesla is taking it easy on this New Year’s
Day. While having his coffee, he scrolls through some recent issues of The Wall Street Journal on his iPad.
A headline from one current story jumps out at him, “Gasoline prices have declined for 88 consecutive
days, the longest streak of falling prices on record.”1 The slide in gas prices, which began in September
2014, also happened to coincide with the slide in Tesla Motors (TSLA) stock. With increasing oil, and
therefore gas, prices, people had an incentive for purchasing electric cars. Now with gas prices drop-
ping, the incentive to buy would decrease, and the demand for the product would probably drop. This
was one of the challenges facing Musk on this New Year’s Day. Tesla was confronting increasing com-
petition and economic headwinds that were likely going to lower the demand for electric cars. At the
same time, Tesla needed to ramp up production volume to drive down per-vehicle costs.
Musk is a serial entrepreneur longing to leave a legacy, and he believes that Tesla just might be th.
Tesla SolarCity CaseFIN 440
Executive Summary
Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, has declared the intention to acquire SolarCity. SolarCity is a solar company that was founded by Peter and Lyndon Rive in 2006. During times where, fossil fuel prices are spiraling and the desire for clean energy is increasing, the company became the number-one solar panel installer in the United States. Its long-term financing agreements with customers also provides recurring revenue for this company. SolarCity had a five-year compounded annual growth rate of 62.25 percent. Despite these facts, the company has never had a profitable year. It is important to note that the firm has become dependent on large amounts of debt to finance its large capital expenditures.
On the other hand, analysts believe that SolarCity will finally become profitable in 2017. With the acquisition of SolarCity, both Tesla and SolarCity would increase their profits significantly and experience significant cost synergies. At present, Tesla specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling electric cars. The acquisition of SolarCity could provide Tesla with a realistic opportunity to expand its market share, increase operational efficiency, and access cheaper financing.
Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk believes that he can increase SolarCity’s operating margin to make it valuable, even though he is unsure about the fair purchase price. However, Tesla’s investors may not agree with the acquisition of SolarCity. SolarCity is unstable and unprofitable. Tesla is also experiencing cash and profitability issues and may not be able to sustain another risky company. The first step in determining if this acquisition would be beneficial is to conduct a valuation on SolarCity and determine what a fair purchase price would be.
Analysis
The markets for solar power and automotive industries are characterized by high level of competition, as the large-scale companies must sustain their market size. This explain the reason why SolarCity has required lots of financial supports to gain and maintain competitiveness. Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, has noticed the long-term growth opportunities for SolarCity, especially, because of the expected growth in demand for the Tesla model 3 and the proposed partnership with SolarCity to launch Gigafactory. Acquiring with SolarCity can play a significant role in helping to reduce Tesla’s operating costs and increase the revenue.
On the other hand, this acquisition would also influence economies of scale. It will provide a suitable stage for SolarCity products and enable Tesla to upsurge its production capacity. This merger and acquisition aims to eliminate the overhead expenses and improve efficiency, service delivery, and customers’ satisfaction. It will allow Tesla to downsize and focus on the key business activities. This deal could enable SolarCity to reduce the level of debt comparing to the other competitors in the industry.
SolarCity’s recent poor financial performance .
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Test one, sp12
True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
____ 1. Humans are essentially social beings.
____ 2. America is so powerful that it doesn’t need the support of other nations.
____ 3. Unlike other aspects of society, like the economy, the media have not become truly global in nature.
____ 4. The most widely accepted definitions of sociology as a discipline are those that are narrow and focused.
____ 5. When we ask psychologists to help us understand the behavior of Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, who murdered 13 people and injured 24 more at Columbine High School in 1999, we are using our sociological imaginations.
____ 6. If a sociologist attempts to study whether men are really less emotional than women, she is taking the role of the social analyst, rather than the everyday actor.
____ 7. The poem “The Blind Men and the Elephant” suggests that there is only one correct approach to understanding social life.
____ 8. Conflict theory uses a dynamic model of historical change that presents change as constant, ongoing, and inevitable.
____ 9. W. E. B. Du Bois became so disillusioned with the United States that he voluntarily exiled himself to Ghana near the end of his life.
____ 10. Thomas Kuhn, a philosopher of science, argues that truth is relative, in that it is dependent on the paradigm through which one understands the world.
____ 11. You are about to do a series of interviews about drug abuse and academic performance. In order to make people feel more comfortable, you tell them that these interviews are about student satisfaction with the university and have them sign a form showing that they’ve willingly agreed to participate. You have the informed consent of your research subjects.
____ 12. The order in which a questionnaire asks about different issues cannot affect the way people respond.
____ 13. Codes of ethics in the social sciences provide very strict guidelines for researchers to follow.
____ 14. Market research is probably the most common use of sociological methods for nonacademic purposes.
____ 15. Marxists are among the strongest supporters of value-free sociology.
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
____ 16. Sociologists observe society:
a. by studying the various parts of a society and the ways they interact and influence each other
b. by studying the shape and boundaries of society as a whole
c. by studying society as if it were a concrete object, in the same way that a geologist studies rocks
d. by utilizing the preconceptions, assumptions, and beliefs that come from living in a society
e. through the use of special scientific tools that allow unmediated access to the very heart of society
____ 17. Even though a small number of people have been academically trained as sociologists, we all can be described as “natural sociologists” because:
a. we are born with certain skills .
TERRORIST RISING 3
Terrorist Rising
Columbia Southern University
Running head: TERRORIST RISING 1
Specific Goal: I will show how I will be a resource to help save thousands of people in an attack.
Introduction
I. Summarize the attack and establish resources and support
a. Transport victims to medical facilities
b. Avoid having an EMS that is not prepared for a mass attack (Sollid, et al., 2011)
c. Determine the needs of the injured and send them to correct facility
II. Establish a framework for recovery.
a. Determine what facility the initial casualties will be sent to.
b. Where will the casualties be buried (Commonweal, 2001)
Thesis
When terrorist attack a populated area; emergency responders can be used successfully.
Body
I. What assets will be needed to penetrate ground zero?
a. Establishing an incident command center to inventory all resources
b. Create a plan to enter the structure without harming anyone
II. Part of the structure is ablaze as well as neighboring areas
a. Method of getting emergency vehicles in to put out the fires
b. Protecting the team and equipment that will be sent in
III. After parts of the area are becoming secure SWAT and EMS will be sent in.
a. Timeline of the deployment of the teams is critical to save lives
III. How does the media alerts terrorists?
a. Using the media to assist us instead of allowing them to be a hindrance
b. Not allowing the media to magnify the terrorist propaganda (Biernatzki, 2002)
IV. Once the entire location has become secure rescue and recovery efforts become vital.
a. Tending to the wounded and setting up temporary treatment locations
b. Local physicians and nurses can be called out as volunteers (Silverman, 2001)
V. Evacuate all remaining visitors, employees, players, etc.
a. Setting up evacuation routes and methods of transportation
b. Being sure not to tamper any evidence on the crime scene in the process
VI. Determining the temporary placement of remaining causalities.
a. Utilizing all nearby hospitals, clinics, and urgent care facilities
b. Alerting all Oakland metropolitan morticians, examiners, forensics, etc. to assist
VII. Since an attack of this level can occur; react to this incident to be proactive for the next.
a. Create a large scale Emergency Action Plan
b. Preventative measures to alert the authorities of possible attacks
c. Planning the long road of recovery from the attack (Lenain, 2002)
Conclusion
I. I intend to establish the methods for a successful halt the attack, rescue survivors, recovery the causalities, and restore the city.
a. Determining the method to breach the structure
b. Taking control of the area, removing people, and tending to all that need help
c. Planning the road to recovery
References
Biernatzki, W. E. (2002). II. Mass media: collaborators with terrorists? Communication Research Trends, 21(1), 5+. Retrieved from http://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA130933224&v=2.1&u=oran95108&it=r&p=AONE&sw=w&asid=30edb27ab50e78.
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Test one, sp12
True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
____ 1. Humans are essentially social beings.
____ 2. America is so powerful that it doesn’t need the support of other nations.
____ 3. Unlike other aspects of society, like the economy, the media have not become truly global in nature.
____ 4. The most widely accepted definitions of sociology as a discipline are those that are narrow and focused.
____ 5. When we ask psychologists to help us understand the behavior of Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, who murdered 13 people and injured 24 more at Columbine High School in 1999, we are using our sociological imaginations.
____ 6. If a sociologist attempts to study whether men are really less emotional than women, she is taking the role of the social analyst, rather than the everyday actor.
____ 7. The poem “The Blind Men and the Elephant” suggests that there is only one correct approach to understanding social life.
____ 8. Conflict theory uses a dynamic model of historical change that presents change as constant, ongoing, and inevitable.
____ 9. W. E. B. Du Bois became so disillusioned with the United States that he voluntarily exiled himself to Ghana near the end of his life.
____ 10. Thomas Kuhn, a philosopher of science, argues that truth is relative, in that it is dependent on the paradigm through which one understands the world.
____ 11. You are about to do a series of interviews about drug abuse and academic performance. In order to make people feel more comfortable, you tell them that these interviews are about student satisfaction with the university and have them sign a form showing that they’ve willingly agreed to participate. You have the informed consent of your research subjects.
____ 12. The order in which a questionnaire asks about different issues cannot affect the way people respond.
____ 13. Codes of ethics in the social sciences provide very strict guidelines for researchers to follow.
____ 14. Market research is probably the most common use of sociological methods for nonacademic purposes.
____ 15. Marxists are among the strongest supporters of value-free sociology.
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
____ 16. Sociologists observe society:
a. by studying the various parts of a society and the ways they interact and influence each other
b. by studying the shape and boundaries of society as a whole
c. by studying society as if it were a concrete object, in the same way that a geologist studies rocks
d. by utilizing the preconceptions, assumptions, and beliefs that come from living in a society
e. through the use of special scientific tools that allow unmediated access to the very heart of society
____ 17. Even though a small number of people have been academically trained as sociologists, we all can be described as “natural sociologists” because:
a. we are born with certain skills that naturally allow us to think sociologically
b. society is a par.
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1. Texas Government Paper
Writing and Citing Tips
Spring 2019 Assignment
Professor Cindy Casey Brown
Department Chair and Faculty
El Centro College
My Top 10
Writing Tips
Write about something you enjoy – if you are not enjoying what
you are writing about the reader can tell!
2. Organize your thoughts before you write – make an OUTLINE
of what you are going to write about. This helps you put your
thoughts in logical order and tells you what research you need
to complete. DO NOT do this last minute! Writing is a process
and editing takes time.
**You will do an outline for me and it is worth 25 points!**
Never underestimate the power of simple words. Do NOT over-
use your thesaurus. Many people will do this – be careful!
Using “big” misplaced words can make your writing choppy and
break up your reader’s concentration. Sometimes saying it
simply is best! Which one holds your attention better?
“It was a great class. I learned a lot of valuable information.”
VERSUS
“The program was stupendous and provided immense
opportunity for engaging my colleagues in banter on numerous
topics of consequence. I was pedantic in my studies and this
manufactured an astonishingly engaging atmosphere for
scholarship.”
3. BUT do make your writing come alive – edit your work and see
where you can do this - close your eyes and listen to this quote:
“Don't tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light
on broken glass.”
― Anton Chekhov
Make sure you use words or transitional sentences to tell your
reader where you are going and what you are telling them next –
it helps your reader stay engaged – and helps your teachers
grade your work.
Example: “There are three major challenges that the
President is confronting this year. First…., Second… Finally….
Vary your sentence length. It keeps your readers engaged if
every so often you have some nice, short sentences. It wakes
your reader up and keeps them moving.
4. 6. PROOFREAD. Write it, put it down for 24 hours, read it out
loud to yourself. Double check your spell check (i.e. there and
their – too, two, and to).
Read your paper out loud to yourself to make sure it flows.
8. Make sure your grammar and punctuation are PERFECT.
Making silly mistakes makes your reader lose faith in your
arguments. Presentation is important!
5. Read your paper and do a “Search and Find” for the words this,
that, and these. Determine if you can take those words out – a
lot of times they are extra words and you can remove them and
clean up your writing and make it “crisper.”
10. CITE YOUR SOURCES!
When should you cite a source?
When you quote two or more words verbatim or even one word
if it is unique to a source. (Example: “Let’s Roll!”)
When you introduce facts to your reader that are not common
knowledge you need to cite to something.
When you paraphrase ideas, conclusions, discussions from a
source – even though it is not a direct quote – cite the source
after your sentence. If there are “quotation marks” your reader
knows it is a direct quote. If there are no quotation marks your
reader knows you got this idea / conclusion from the source you
cite.
6. When you borrow or form an argument based on another’s
argument.
If there is a question in your mind whether you should cite a
source then CITE it.
6. Plagiarism = representing someone else’s language,
thoughts, ideas, or expressions as your own. This is true even if
it is not intentional.
7. If there is not a cite your reader assumes it is your original
idea – as yourself if it is. If not then cite it!
8. Citing lends credibility to your paper – it shows your
reader you have done your work to thoroughly research and
understand the topic.
You cannot over-cite. It is common in graduate school thesis
papers to have almost every sentence cited.
A citation tells your reader where to go to get further
information about what you are saying. If it is your idea they
should be able to come to you – if it is not your idea tell them
where to go.
THINK: Should you cite or not?
The sky is blue.
The current president of the United States is Donald Trump.
President Trump has recently stated his key agenda item is
increasing jobs in the United States.
7. The NRA received a lot of negative media coverage in the past
year. Time wrote story noting their decrease in membership,
The New York Times ran a full page on all of the politicians
that do not support them, and……
I think the NRA has received positive media coverage in the
past year.
Example of Citing in APA Style
To determine how to cite what you have (book, newspaper,
internet article, etc.) you need to consult one of the many APA
sources online or in a book. There are tons of sources to help
you online – check the El Centro website library page for an
easy link.
The Purdue University Online Writing Lab – “The Purdue
OWL” - https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/
How you cite depends on what you are citing – i.e. book,
article, internet site.
There are “short forms” that you use within your paper and then
“longer forms” that you put in your Works Cited page. The
purpose of short forms is to not take up too much space within
the paper but tell your reader where to look at the Works Cited
page for the longer form citation.
8. Example of APA citing, continued…
In your paper it would say:
“……………..Research shows bananas fight cancer, improve eye
sight, and help you lose weight” (Brown, 2013).
This is not an accepted fact (if I said “the sky is blue” that is an
accepted fact) – this is not an accepted fact so CITE IT.
On your works cited page:
Author Last Name, Author First Name (Year of Publication).
Title of Work. Location: Publisher.
Brown, Cindy (2013). Bananas and Their Benefits. Dallas,
Texas: Brown Publishers.
How do you know how to cite on the works cited page?
What your citation will look like depends on what kind of work
you are citing.
Citations will look different depending on whether you are
citing a newspaper, magazine article, book, journal, or website.
Go to the El Centro Library Page under the Giving Credit /
Citing tab for examples and follow those examples.
How do you know how to cite in the text / how do you do short
cites?
You don’t put the long citation inside of your paper – you only
put the long citation on the works cited page.
Use a short form of your citation after sentences in your paper –
these tell your reader what to look for on the works cited page
9. to find the source – i.e. (Brown, 2014).
See the El Centro Library Page under the Giving Credit / Citing
tab for the “in text citations table” that is very helpful.
Spring 2019 – Paper Assignment
Option #1
http://libguides.elcentrocollege.edu/government
Go to think link then click on your class (2306) under the
Assignment Tab.
You are going to pick a position / person in the Texas
Government – past, present, or future (current candidates) –
and write an overview of the person and the position.
Spring 2019 – Paper Assignment
Option #2
“Pro Opinion, Con Opinion, My Opinion” Paper
Options:
Should we build a border wall at the southern border of Texas?
Should we have the death penalty in Texas?
Should we legalize marijuana in Texas?
Should we……….
What will your paper look like?
Your paper will be 12 point font, 1 inch margins, double
spaced.
Use the APA template on our Government Library Page under
GOVT – here is the link to cut and past into your browser:
10. http://libguides.elcentrocollege.edu/c.php?g=198387&p=238479
3
Page 1 = cover page
Page 2 = abstract
Pages 3, 4, and 5 = content (A FULL THREE PAGES OF
WRITING)
Page 6 = works cited page
You will cite within your paper in a short form that that the
reader can then go to the separate works cited paper and look up
the long cite.
At least four sources.
Use the Purdue OWL for questions on how to do the citations.
Note that many of your computer programs will also do your
citations for you – i.e. you plug in the information and it creates
the citation.
Outline
Your Outline is Worth 25 points!
Outlining the paper gets you organized early, tells you what you
need to do for research, and is a great planning tool!
It is REQUIRED!
You MUST use the APA format – go here for the APA format –
on the right side of the page -
http://libguides.elcentrocollege.edu/government/2306
The Learning Center can help you with outlines, I can help you,
and there is a link on our ECC Library Page to help you.
Bring it to class on the date on your Syllabus to exchange with
another student and make notes on it.
MUST turn in on BlackBoard by date in Syllabus for credit.
11. Government Department
El Centro College
Research and Writing Assignment
Assessment (it measures the Student Learning Outcomes
outlined
below) AND meets the requirements of the Quality
Enhancement Plan (it is lined up with the AACU Critical
Thinking Value
Rubric).
Objective Assessment and QEP Data Collection – the data will
be
pulled randomly from BlackBoard).
2306 – Texas Government
This assignment may address the following SLOs (Student
Learning Outcomes) for 2306: Upon Completion of this Course,
students will be able to:
12. – Explain the origin and development of the Texas
Constitution.
– Demonstrate an understanding of state and political
systems and their relationship to the federal government.
– Describe separation of powers and checks and
balances in both theory and practice in Texas.
– Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative, executive,
and judicial branches of the Texas Government.
– Evaluate the role of public opinion, interest groups,
and political parties in Texas.
– Analyze the state and local election process.
– Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizens.
– Analyze issues, policies, and political culture of
Texas.
The Assignment:
that position (i.e. Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Texas Land
Commissioner, Attorney General, specific judge, or any other
position).
13. o Describe the role, explain what does this person does and the
sources of this person’s power (i.e. Texas Constitution or
another law or bill), who does this person share power with,
who does this person report to / who provides a “check and
balance” on this position?
o Explain how the role is filled (i.e. appointed or elected and
the process).
o Who is the current person in this position and provide
background information about this person and major goals /
initiatives this individual has in this position.
o Is this person affiliated with a political party? What role does
that play in this position (i.e. with election or
appointment, with how this person carries out their duties, with
decisions the person makes, with accountability)?
o What are the major issues confronting the person in this
position currently?
o What is your opinion of this person and why?
o Based on your research, what are the major impacts in history
of this position and explain.
Length and Style:
(3) written pages at least (introduction, body, and conclusion),
and a works cited page.
Sources:
14. and are credible sources from either library books or library
databases.
and Google are NOT sources.
visual medium that you interpret / explain / comment on in your
paper.
- they are eager to help you with
your research. Include citations for ALL sources you use. A
separate
works cited page MUST be included, along with short form
citations within the paper. As a general rule you should have at
least one citation for every paragraph except the introduction
and conclusion.
BlackBoard:
maintained for college assessment purposes.
Rubric
sure you understand how you will be graded on this assignment.
15. review the attached Rubric on your own and refer to it
when writing your paper to make sure you follow directions and
receive the maximum points possible.