How to Combat the Opioid Crisis in Indiana?
Assignment
How to Combat the Opioid Crisis in Indiana?
Thesis Statement: The Indiana government, community leaders, and communities should work
towards providing all Hoosiers with educational information, treatment options, health services,
holistic care, and technological platforms to ensure access to health, create awareness, treat addiction,
and assure recovery for all affected individuals.
For the Unit 6 Assignment, you will prepare an annotated bibliography that includes four sources
related to your idea for change. Please include the following:
• Title page in APA format
• Your revised thesis statement for an argument for change in your community
• Citations and annotations for four separate sources, which can be primary or secondary but should
all be credible and appropriate for academic research
• One source that includes a visual or graphic component to help you prepare for the Unit 9
Assignment (the presentation)
• One source that addresses a rival hypothesis or misconception about your topic (NOTE: the source
does not have to oppose your thesis; it just needs to help you address a rival perspective)
• Citations should be in APA format
• Annotations should include the following:
o 1–2 sentence summary of the source’s main idea, followed by an in-text citation, e.g. (Smith, 2014)
o Evaluation of the source’s credibility, including the author’s credentials and the verifiability of the
source’s information; this should include where you found the source (Library, Google search engine,
government website, etc.). Use the criteria covered in Evaluating Information to guide your
evaluation.
o Discussion about how you will use the source to support your argument for community change (this
would include whether it poses a challenge to your argument that you will need to address). In this
section, paraphrase a key point from the source that supports or challenges your thesis and include an
in-text citation
write a 8-10 page research paper on a specific mental disorder within the realm of Abnormal Psychology.
RESEARCH PAPER ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
You will research and write a 8-10 page research paper on a specific mental disorder within the
realm of Abnormal Psychology. The topic must be a specific DSM disorder that is discussed in
the course textbook and described in the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
of Mental Disorders (DSM).
INSTRUCTIONS
• 8-10 pages, excluding title page and references pages
• At least 6 scholarly journal reference citations, the DSM-5, and the Bible in current APA format
• Organize paper with all required sections and Level 1 subheadings
• Scholarly journals must be dated within the last 5 years
• Direct quotes shall not exceed 25 words
• Course textbook, websites, and books are not permitted as sources (with exceptions for
the DSM online and Bible)
• Each section must meet the length requirement
• The use of 3rd person writing style is expected
• The research paper will address the following aspects, with level-1 subheadings included
for Historical, Cause, Treatment, Prevention, Cross-Cultural, Biblical sections, organized
in this order:
Title Page: Current APA style.
Introduction: Introduce and describe the topic. Discuss the DSM classification for the disorder,
including a discussion of the specific criteria as described in the DSM (at least 1/2 page). Include DSM citation. Include APA-style citations throughout. Please see the Research Paper Assignment page under the Research Paper Resources for a link to the DSM.
Historical: Describe the disorder in a historical context (i.e., how the DSM criteria for the
disorder has changed over time, how the view of disorder has changed over time, how research
pertaining to the cause and treatment options have changed, how prevention has changed, any
changes over time, etc.). Include APA-style citations throughout (at least 1 page).
Cause of the Illness: Current research as to the cause of the illness. Include APA-style citations
throughout (at least 1 page).
Treatment: Various treatment approaches for this disorder, including the benefits of the
treatment. Include APA-style citations throughout (at least 1 page).
Prevention: Research as to the prevention of the illness. Include APA-style citations throughout
(at least 1 page).
Cross Cultural: Cross-cultural issues pertaining to the topic. Include APA-style citations
throughout (at least 1 page).
Biblical Worldview: Discuss the topic from a Christian worldview perspective, including
disorder’s cause, treatment, and prevention. Utilize the Bible and a journal source written from a
biblical/theological perspective on the topic. Include APA-style citations throughout (at least 1 page).
Conclusion: Include a closing summary of the research, including ideas for future research on
the topic (at least 1/2 page).
References: At least 6 journals in APA-style, DMS-5, and the Bible. Scholarly journals only dated within the past 5 years. ***One journal source should be from a Christian/Biblical perspective for use in the Biblical Worldview section. No use of class textbook, books or websites (other than the DSM online and Bible).
Critically evaluate strategies for collecting and appraising literature to conduct a coherent literature review.
Assignment task
CW1: Extended literature review (8000 words)
This assignment is an extended literature review (ELR).
The development of a relevant research question or topic must be clearly demonstrated. An audit trail of the search strategy should be detailed and transparent. Once relevant articles are selected (between 6-10 recommended) a thematic analysis should take place and emerging themes from the findings need to be presented. A discussion should follow offering a critical analysis of the findings indicating any implications for practice and future recommendations.
There is a guide to how to structure this review under assignments in the Blackboard shell
A supervisor will be allocated to you, offering up to 4 hours of one-to-one tutorial support. You are responsible for making contact and keeping your supervisor up-to-date with your progress.
Learning outcomes
This assignment has been designed to provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate your achievement of the following module learning outcomes:
1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the research process, its principles and benefits to nursing.
2. Critically evaluate strategies for collecting and appraising literature to conduct a coherent literature review.
3. Demonstrate a questioning and analytical approach to the utilisation of research findings in practice and a sound ability to develop evidence-based recommendations for enhancing nursing care
Task requirements
Your submitted work must be presented in size 12, Arial font with a minimum of 1.5 line spacing and each page must be numbered. You should include;
– A title page – your name, student number, cohort. Module code and name. The actual word count. The submission date. Your supervisor and module leader’s name.
– Acknowledgements
– Contents page
– Abstract – use the following sub-headings: aim, background, methods, findings, conclusion
– Introduction – outlining how the ELR will progress, offer a terms of reference/definitions as necessary
– Background – outline the chosen topic area and the rationale for choosing this. Indicate the topics relevance to current nursing practice including any relevant background information.
– Methodology – provide a detailed audit trail of the methodology. Use tables as illustrations.
– Findings – present the findings of your analysis as the emerging themes
– Discussion – provide a critical discussion of your findings, considering implications for practice and further research
– Strengths and limitations – consider both strengths and weaknesses of your review
– Conclusion – Summarise key points from review
Draft work will not be assessed within the 2 weeks leading up to submission.
Referencing and research requirements
Please reference your work according to the Harvard style as defined in Cite Them Right Online (http://www.citethemrightonline.com). This information is also available in book form: Pears, R. and Shields, G. (2016) Cite them right: the essential reference guide. 10th edn. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. Copies are available via the university library.
Discuss the importance of leadership by drawing on a case study/news/personal experience
King’s College London – MSc Leadership and Development
Course Link (Must Read): https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/courses/leadership-and-development-msc
Paragraph 1 & 2: This paragraph is intended to demonstrate critical thinking skills and awareness of the key issues related to leadership studies specifically in the realm of how it affects countries’ development NOT in business organisation
• Discuss the importance of leadership by drawing on a case study/news/personal experience
• What have you learnt from this case study/news/personal experience about the connection between leadership and social development?
• What is your view? How does this example inspired you to specialise in Leadership and Development following your undergraduate degree in Accounting and Finance?
Paragraph 3:
• Discuss about why you are the perfect candidate. Pitch yourself, the skills you have demonstrated throughout your academic years that are relevant to this course. In the course link, they have mentioned the skills required for the programme and you should explain that you possess these skills through examples
• Undergraduate Background: BA Business Enterprise, Creation and Management at Northumbria University
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• You need to link your academic background to this master’s degree you are applying to and explain what relevant knowledge you have learnt.
• Talk about the project you have done which helped you to learn more about what leadership meant in a business context and how that can be translated into the leadership theories in a socio-political context.
Paragraph 4:
• Using an internship experience, demonstrate that this job experience has introduced me to public policy consulting work, and how that inspired me to specialise in the area of leadership study. The company name can be created according what you like but the internship should be said to have happened in China.
• In this job experience, you need to be quite detailed in explaining your contribution in the work and how that links to your motivation to pursue MSc leadership and development
Paragraph 5:
– Discuss about why you want to study at King’s College London and specifically why at African Leadership Centre at KCL.
– Please visit https://www.kcl.ac.uk/alc/research and choose one research paper and briefly discuss the strength of the paper and why that demonstrate the research capabilities of KCL.
– Also please research other points that are good about KCL
According to Black Elk, what atrocities took place at Wounded Knee? How did President Harrison describe these atrocities?
Please to read properly. 1. You will read the information that is provided below in the link. 2. You will answer the following questions, in 200 words. (Paragraph form). 3. After I post your answer, the other students answers will appear and you will respond to their answer in paragraph form in 100 words. Your response should address why you agree/disagree with their posting.
Here are the questions:
According to Black Elk, what atrocities took place at Wounded Knee? How did President Harrison describe these atrocities?
Whom did Black Elk blame for the Wounded Knee Massacre? Whom did Harrison blame?
According to President Harrison, what was the future of Native Americans? How did Black Elks vision of the future compare to Harrisons vision?
Relate this atrocity to the history of Native Americans in the late 19th century.
http://wwphs.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_10640642/File/bugge/Chapter%2017/nativeamericans.PDF
Explains how a companys global expansion might affect its gender diversity strategy with example.
Scenario
You are the hiring manager for a large tech company. You are in the process of recruiting new employees for a global expansion project and seeing a large percentage of females entering the tech industry over the past few years. Because of this, the CEO has asked you to put together a part of the new training guide on the rights and responsibilities relating to gender diversity in the workplace.
Instructions
Develop a section of the training guide that:
Provides an introduction of gender diversity in the workforce.
Describes any existing legal protections for gender diversity in the workforce.
What do these policies cover, and what are their limitations?
Discusses the EEOC- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission what is it?
What is its role in protecting gender diversity in the workforce?
Explains how a companys global expansion might affect its gender diversity strategy with example.
Illustrates why effective diversity planning is so important to a global company and what role ethics play in planning and implementation.
Provide examples of strategies for conducting business and managing a diverse global workforce.
Be sure the 2-3-page training guide section displays proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and credible sources cited in APA format
Analyze and explain why the companys supply chain strategy is successful.
Zara is the flagship brand for Europes fastest growing apparel retailer and has about 1500 stores in major cities around the globe.
For this assessment, consider that you work as a manager in Zaras corporate organization. Zaras leadership team is considering changes in their supply chain management practices, and your manager asked you to prepare a report that analyzes their current practices as input to their decision-making process
. Your report will be reviewed by the overall leadership team. After conducting some research on the topic, you identified a highly useful resource, which is a summary of Zaras supply chain management practices provided in the Harvard Business Review article, Rapid Fire Fulfillment, (linked in the Resources under the Required Resources heading). Your manager agreed with you about that resource being highly useful, and the two of you further agreed that your report should address the following key questions as items Zaras leadership team will be interested in:
Analyze and explain why the companys supply chain strategy is successful. As part of that, examine the effect of the selection and management of suppliers and determination of information needs and systems.
Analyze the importance of the companys fast response and information infrastructure as related to the companys supply chain strategy. For example, what advantage does Zara gain against the competition by having a very responsive supply chain? What information infrastructure does Zara need in order to operate its production, distribution, and fast fashion retail network effectively?
Analyze how the companys unique replenishment strategy satisfies customers. For example, what advantage does the company gain from replenishing its stores multiple times a week compared to a less frequent schedule? How does the frequency of replenishment affect the improved customer satisfaction?
What information infrastructure does Zara need in order to operate its production, distribution, and fast fashion retail network effectively?
Briefly describe the activities that need to occur to set up the emergency operation center for your company, and where your company should locate the center.
Emergency Operations
1. A major hurricane has struck the area where your company has its central data center. There are offsite backups and hardware at there other centers around the country.
2. Assume that the area is suffering greatly from the hurricanes impact, and your company cannot continue operations until the central data centers operations resume.
3. Briefly describe the activities that need to occur to set up the emergency operation center for your company, and where your company should locate the center.
Note:
1. Write an assignment at least 400 TO 500 words with the cations.
2. Indicate at two source or reference in your original post. You can use Disaster Recovery textbook or current research articles.
What is the expected value gain for the house in neighborhood A? Show or explain
There are two houses with almost identical characteristics available for investment in two different neighborhoods with drastically?
different demographic composition. The anticipated gain in value when the houses are sold in 10 years has the following probability distribution:
Returns
Probability Neighborhood A Neighborhood B
.25 $22,500 $30,500
.40 $10,000 $25,000
.35 $40,500 $10,500
a) What is the expected value gain for the house in neighborhood A? Show or explain
b) What is the expected value gain for the house in neighborhood B? Show or explain c) What is the variance of the gain in value for the house in neighborhood A? Show or explain how you obtain your answer.
d) What is the variance of the gain in value for the house in neighborhood B? Show or explain how
e) What is the standard deviation of the value gain for the house in neighborhood A? Show or explain .
f) What is the standard deviation of the value gain for the house in neighborhood B?
g) What is the covariance of the two houses?
h) If you can invest 70% of your money on the house in neighborhood A and the remaining on the house in neighborhood B, what is the portfolio expected return of your investment?
i) If you can invest 70% of your money on the house in neighborhood A and the remaining on the house in neighborhood B, what is the portfolio risk of your investment?
How has nursing practice evolved over time?
How has nursing practice evolved over time? Discuss the key leaders and historical events that have influenced the advancement of nursing, nursing education, and nursing roles that are now part of the contemporary nursing profession.
