This assignment will take on the form of a 1250 word essay investigating how biomechanical factors can influence the overall performance of a certain skill or movement for your chosen sport.
Use the deterministic model that you have created in class to help decide which two or three factors you wish to focus your assignment on.
The essay should include:
1. Introduction:
This section should provide a very brief rationale that explains the factors that you will focus your assignment on. This should be evidence that is evidence based (research from journal articles) which explains why the biomechanical factor(s)
2. Discussion:
This section should include information on how these factors can be improved including interventions that can bring about these improvements. This information needs to be evidence based (references from scientific journals) and you need to use critical analysis (show two sides of the argument using different research).
The discussion is one section; however the marking rubric is split into two for the discussion section. Please see the marking rubric below for this.
3 . Conc l us i on/ s ummar y
You need to provide a very brief conclusion summarise the main points from your discussion.
4. References
The referencing should adhere to the university referencing guidelines (Harvard) with the reference list at the back of the document (not a separate list for each section).

Mandatory Minimum Sentencing  https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/3800/text (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

1. Explain the premise of the bill (what it does, who or what it affects) (this should be about 2 paragraphs long) you can absolutely use another source as well as the bill itself to help with the summary. Just be sure to cite all of the sources you use!
2. Identify one sponsor of the bill; identify what state and district they are from and their political party. Next, by using one outside source explain why one of the elected officials sponsored the bill.
3. Whether the bill you have chosen has been passed or not, take a position on it. (this should be about 3-4 paragraphs long and you should be using supporting evidence/outside sources to make your case). Please note, you are required to read the bill itself. The goal of this section is not to just take a position on the issue of the bill but the context/text of the bill itself (and provisions it has proposed etc.).
4. Locate an executive order that Obama issued. Explain the premise of the executive order and why Obama issued the order. (2 paragraphs again using supporting evidence)
5. Locate an executive order that Trump has issued. By using one outside source, explain why Trump decided to issue this particular executive order.

 

This assignment is an APA paper between 750 and 1250 words in length and contain all four scholarly sources provided plus the textbook and one more scholarly source of your choice. Read the following:

ProQuest Library

1. Security InfoWatch. (2013). Responding to active shooters in hospitals. SecurityInfoWatch.Com. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/1434488744?accountid=34574. Click Here for Article

2. Balingit, M. (2012, March 9). Hospital shootings shock Oakland 2 dead, 7 injured at Western Psych; Police kill gunman in exchange of fire. Pittsburgh Post – Gazette. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/926869011?accountid=34574 Click here for article

3. Hospital Employee Health. (2013). Most hospital shootings are not preventable. Retrieved from https://search.proquest.com/docview/1282083457/B7656E930CE04F5FPQ/1?accountid=193269 Click here for article

Internet

4. The Joint Commission. (2014, July). Preparing for active shooter situations. Quick Safety. Retrieved from https://www.jointcommission.org/issues/article.aspx?Article=h1wY0qOAjXjKMD9Np15aXCoh6JDFt4iaFxb%2f%2fTKfNWE%3d Click here for article

Part 1: Active Shooters

First: Compare and discuss the information in the 4 articles above (any similarities, differences, surprises).

Next: Answer these questions on your personal experience:

Has your workplace prepared for an active shooter? What is the protocol? What preparations has your hospital taken?
What is your responsibility as a nurse caring for patients?
Part 2. Bullying

Bullying in the nursing workforce has become an increasing topic of concern. Research this topic.

Describe reasons why bullying is a problem in nursing.
Provide suggestions for a new nurse who is being bullied by coworkers.

Create a Power Point Presentation to discuss the following

Sgt. Eddie Johns leaned back against the chair in the outpatient orthopedic clinic. His head was killing him! He wasn’t sure which was worse, the “morning after” headache or not being able to sleep at night. At least when he had a few beers under his belt so he could catch a few hours of sleep. It had been like this since he was air evacuated back stateside from Afghanistan after the roadside bomb went off. He was thankful that he had only broken his leg in a couple of places and gotten a bad bump on the head. They called that traumatic brain injury but he didn’t know what that was and really didn’t believe them anyway. He was still thinking just fine. His friend Joe wasn’t so lucky! How was Joe going to learn to walk on those artificial legs? He was still in the hospital in Washington, DC. That was pretty far from his home. Eddie wished he could visit Joe. They had been in the same platoon for 9 months. But, Eddie was glad that he had been able to come back to his own home town for outpatient treatment. It took an hour to get here but at least he could see his girl almost every day. Sure he had moved back in with his mom but it was easier to have someone to help him get around and cook for him. It was a bummer that he couldn’t work right now. He guessed it didn’t matter much since he really didn’t have a job to go back to. He had been replaced at the plant. They said they would find something for him to do once he could get around more easily. Eddie sure hoped the doc would take the pins out of his leg today and give him a clearance to work.

How would the use of the Roy Adaptation Model assist the nurse in planning the continuation of care for Sgt. Johns?
Describe the influence of Roy’s Theory in guiding the nurse’s actions in promoting Sgt. Johns adjusted self-concept.
From the perspective of the Roy Adaptation Model, why is it important for the nurse to listen to Sgt. Johns’ “story” in his own words and not just base her interactions on information from the chart, fellow colleagues, or his family?
Based on Neuman System’s Model, identify at least 4 stressors from the case study. Create a plan of care based on Neuman Systems Model for Sgt. Johns.
Your PowerPoint should include at least 1 outside reference and your book. The presentation should be 10 to 15 slides in length.

700-750 words.
• Topic should be as narrow as possible so the whole process is easier.
• Opinion piece on topic pf choice related to the course, it can be about a topic already seen or something that is related to health controversies. NOT A RESEARCH PAPER.
• Title should reference the topic
• Intro, body and conclusion.
• Intro: context and intro of topic and can say why you chose the topic. (what the topic is, why it matters) thesis should be the last sentence.
• Thesis statement: main argument, main point of your topic. Needs to be argumentative, needs to actually claim something. You should be able to disagree with your thesis statement. Make sure its detailed enough and at the same time clear and concise. Make sure it comes from a first person perspective (I argue, I believe…). If you’re having difficulty then you can turn your topic into a question and the answer is your position/argument about it.
• Body: one strong argument. Further explain your argument, go into detail so that you can explain and try to convince the reader to be on your side. Bring in evidence, try to include some outside research per say to support your argument. Offer a contra argument to your position and contra argue that contra argument. The contra argument is not a requirement. Cite resources.
• Conclusion: should be you wrapping up the opinion piece. No summarizing , no repeat the thesis statement.
• Marked on grammar, punctuation, typos, structure of text: intro, body and conclusion should be as mentioned above.

TOPIC : How does Art Spiegelman’s Maus represent the difficulties of remembering and bearing witness to the trauma and loss of the Holocaust for first- and second-generation members of the Jewish diaspora? In your essay, discuss the similarities and differences between how Vladek (first generation survivor) and Art (second generation) make meaning of the Holocaust.

INSTRUCTIONS : read the novel Art Spiegelman, Maus Volume One: My Father Bleeds History ( I have uploaded on additional files then answer the following question ABOVE)

FORMAT :
5 PAGES DOUBLE SPACED
12 FONT TIMES NEW ROMAN
MLA in text citation & reference list

DO NOT USE ANY OTHER SOURCE ONLY THE COMIC BOOK

Critical Essay 1800 words

Critical Essay: Smoking “Shock! Horror! Smoking may be good for you.”
It is indisputable that tobacco smoking is one of the biggest causes of disease and death in the 20th Century. Some evidence has indicated that nicotine may be neuroprotective. Discuss this apparent paradox and consider how people are likely to make health decisions when presented with contradictory evidence.

The questions will require students to carry out extensive research for the essay and present the work in a cogent and scientifically sound format.

The essay will assess learning outcomes 1, 3, 4 and 5 and (see module handbook).

1. Describe, using appropriate terminology, the major pathophysiological processes, their underlying mechanisms and how they contribute to the features of disease. Course learning outcome;
2. Discuss the body’s response to stressors and the consequences to physiological systems, the role of the immune system: psychoneuroimmunology;
3. Evaluate the features of frequently encountered inflammatory disorders, degenerative conditions, and neoplasms;
4. Interpret the macroscopic and microscopic changes that occur in pathological conditions and explain the uses of common laboratory investigative and imaging procedures in the diagnosis and monitoring of pathophysiological changes;
5. Selectively and critically appraise literature and information from different sources and fields, and propose solutions to problems arising from the analysis. Course learning outcome

Assessment criteria will be that students:

• Demonstrate a critical understanding of pathophysiological processes pertinent to the title;
• Demonstrate the ability to use current, objective material, properly referenced using an appropriate academic writing style.

Smoking
Park, H. J., Lee, P. H., Ahn, Y. W., Choi, Y. J., Lee, G., Lee, D. Y., … & Jin, B. K. (2007). Neuroprotective effect of nicotine on dopaminergic neurons by anti‐inflammatory action. European Journal of Neuroscience, 26(1), 79-89. Available at: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/j.1460-9568.2007.05636.x

Hirsch, E.C, Hunot, S. 2009. Neuroinflammation in Parkinson’s Disease: a target for neuroprotection? The Lancet Neurology. 8;4. 382-397. 2009
Available at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1474442209700626

Akaike, A., Takada-Takatori, Y., Kume, T., & Izumi, Y. (2010). Mechanisms of neuroprotective effects of nicotine and acetylcholinesterase inhibitors: role of α4 and α7 receptors in neuroprotection. Journal of Molecular Neuroscience, 40(1-2), 211-216.

Available at: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12031-009-9236-1

Webster Ross, G, Petrovitch, H. 2001. Current Evidence for Neuroprotective Effects of Nicotine and Caffeine Against Parkinson’s Disease. Drugs and Aging. 18:11. 797-806. 2001
Available at: https://link.springer.com/article/10.2165/00002512-200118110-00001

Note: Please only use references to peer reviewed publications.

This should be an analysis paper.

For your summative assessment, you will critically examine an existing public health program that attempts to address a public health issue. You will evaluate the
program to determine if it considers and accounts for the myriad social and behavioral risk factors that contribute to the public health issue. You will also analyze
the factors that must be considered to successfully implement a targeted and appropriate public health program that aligns with the needs of the population.
The project is divided into four milestones, which will be submitted at various points throughout the course to scaffold learning and ensure quality final
submissions. These milestones will be submitted in Modules Two, Three, Five, and Seven. The final project will be submitted in Module Nine.
In this assignment you will demonstrate your mastery of the following course outcomes:
 Analyze social and behavioral factors associated with increased risk of prevalent public health issues for informing development of appropriate programs
or interventions
 Evaluate public health programs’ use of social and behavioral theoretical approaches for encouraging change and fostering community engagement in
public health strategies
 Assess public health programs for the extent to which they consider social and behavioral factors in addressing public health issues
 Recommend appropriate strategies that consider social and behavioral risk factors for addressing public health issues
 Analyze public health trends for identifying critical public health issues impacting communities
Select a public health program at the local or national level that attempts to address a public health issue, and evaluate the program with regard to how it
addresses social and behavioral risk factors. Your final analysis and recommendations paper must contain the following critical elements:
Specifically the following critical elements must be addressed:
I. Introduction and Background
A. Briefly describe the history of your selected public health issue, as well as trends that have affected its development and impact on the
community. Use peer-reviewed literature to substantiate your findings.
B. What are the key social and behavioral risk factors that need to be considered with regard to this issue? Be sure to support your response with
evidence.
C. Are these risk factors a result of the public health issue, or do they contribute to it? Be sure to substantiate your response with evidence.
D. To date, what programs or strategies have been employed to address this issue? Be sure to provide specific examples in your response.
E. Of the programs or strategies identified above, to what extent do you feel they demonstrate consideration of social and behavioral risk factors?
Be sure to justify your reasoning.
F. What are the successes or failures of current programs or strategies as they relate to addressing the social and behavioral risk factors that may
contribute to the issue?
G. Which particular public health program will you examine, and what is the rationale behind your choice?
II. Program Description: Describe your selected program, including the target population; the length of time the program has been in place; the entity that
administers the program; how the program was implemented, administered, and communicated; and the strategies the program has used for
addressing the public health issue, as well as the outcomes of the program. Consider as you respond that this information will be critical in order for you
to be able to make recommendations for improving the program.
III. Program Analysis
A. To what extent does the program use theoretical approach(es) to encourage social and behavioral change in the target population? Provide
specific examples to support your response.
B. To what extent does the program use social and behavioral theoretical approach(es) to foster community engagement? Provide specific
examples to support your response.
C. Of the social or behavioral risk factors you previously identified as associated with the public health issue, which are being addressed by the
selected program? Was the program developed specifically to address those factors? Be sure to substantiate your response.
D. By what mechanism(s) and how effectively have the social and behavioral risk factors been addressed in the program?
E. What do data and trends indicate about the program’s efficacy in meeting its intended public health outcome? Be sure to provide specific
evidence from the program to substantiate your response.
F. What are the successes and failures of this particular program? In other words, explain in detail the program’s strengths and weaknesses in
addressing the social and behavioral risk factors associated with the public health issue. If you feel the program has either no successes or no
failures, be sure to justify your reasoning.
G. What do you feel has been the overall impact of the program in addressing the social and behavioral risk factors that contribute to the public
health issue? What public health trends have you noted that helped to form your conclusion? Be sure to support your reasoning.
IV. Recommendations
A. What recommendation(s) would you make for improving the current program? Be sure to support your recommendation with evidence.
B. What theoretical approach(es) might you recommend the program use to more fully engage the community in public health strategies? Be sure
to support your recommendation with evidence.
C. Based on your overall program analysis, what suggestions might you make for a new programmatic approach to addressing the social and
behavioral risk factors associated with the public health issue?
V. Conclusion: Briefly summarize your analysis and recommendations

Peer Leadership Case Study – Peer Leadership Influence in Higher Education

 

The Technology Department was one of the largest and most popular departments at the university. Two of the largest undergraduate programs were housed within the Department and its graduate programs were selective. The Department had a reputation and long history of conducting quality research that had, in years past, provided external funding that the Department used to sustain the robust research interests of its faculty. That funding was almost non-existent now as the faculty pursued their personal research agendas versus pursuing external grant funding in other research areas. Although one of the largest departments, it was increasingly seen as difficult to work with and was perceived as somewhat arrogant by both faculty and staff.

The department head, Peter Helms, was very popular with several senior faculty that he had promoted throughout his tenure as department head, and was viewed favorably by most of the other tenured and junior, non-tenured faculty. However, he had issues with the dean of the college. The issues with the dean had evolved over the years and were ongoing. Most of the issues focused on the dean’s desire to have more outreach programs, to develop an online degree and to pursue more external grant funding. The faculty, especially the department head and senior faculty, were resistant and wanted to maintain the current pedagogy of teaching in the classroom and pursuing their own personal research agendas.

Peter was convinced that the Technology Department needed to change if it wanted to remain relevant in higher education. The name of the department did not accurately represent the curriculum and pedagogy that had evolved over the past 10 years. The research efforts of the faculty enhanced their professional development but was not focused on winning external grants that would provide needed funding to continue research efforts within the Department. The college that the Department was in did not have the funding to support the new technology faculty needed to conduct research that could attract external grants. On top of all these needed changes, the

conflict between Peter and dean was progressing to a critical point.

Peter was focused on renaming the Department and moving the Department to another college within the university to achieve the perceived needed changes. Without knowledge of the dean, Peter began discussions with the dean of another college at the university, exploring the possibility of the Technology Department moving to that college. Without faculty involvement, Peter advanced his talks with the other dean to the point where Peter wrote a white paper outlining the advantages of moving the Department to the other college. Once written, Peter distributed the white paper to the Department faculty with explicit guidance not to distribute the paper outside the department.

The faculty had mixed opinions regarding the white paper. The senior faculty, whom Peter had considerable influence, were unanimous for changing the name and moving the Department to another college. This group also had considerable influence with key university administrators. The other tenured faculty had mixed views as some were for the proposed changes as it could afford them more research opportunities while others were still loyal to the college that housed their tenure. The junior, untenured faculty was afraid to voice an opinion for fear of either upsetting their senior mentors within the department or the college dean, who also had input to their promotion and tenure.

The conflict between Peter and dean reached a critical point when the dean anonymously received a copy of the white paper. Saying he had lost confidence in Peter’s ability to effectively lead the Technology Department, Dean Manion immediately removed Peter as department head and appointed another faculty member as interim chair over the objections of outraged senior faculty.

Removing Peter did not quell the issue, however; the ball had already started to roll. After several months of negotiations and approval by the university administration, the Technology Department split. Approximately half of the faculty remained in the established Department of Technology in Dean Manion’s college while the rest went with the new department, named the Department of Information Innovation, to another college.

 

1. Analyze Peter’s use of peer leadership with Dean Minion in terms of the four peer leadership competencies (Assist, Participate, Reflect, Presence).

 

2. What could Peter have done to better influence Dean Minion?

 

3. What could Dean Minion have done to better influence Peter to abandon his efforts to reorganize his department?

 

4. What could Peter have done to better influence the faculty that were against his proposed reorganization?

Learning Goals This task will allow you to:

• Use historical terms and concepts to sequence events and developments in the 20th century including struggles for human rights and freedoms.

• Identify and analyse the differing perspectives of people from the past.

• Construct a written argument using essay structure that processes, synthesises and evaluates evidence from a range primary and secondary sources that are acknowledged.

THE TASK
Select ONE topic from below:

1. Evaluate the significance of the media, print, radio, television and internet, in helping Indigenous Australians achieve rights and freedoms.

OR

2. Outline the ways in which people have demanded and achieved human rights. In your response, refer to the methods used by Indigenous Australians.

Task Instructions
• Research should be completed from at least 3 textbooks (you may include the class textbook).
• Evidence must be referenced using the Harvard system.
• A correctly formatted bibliography must be included (you may use the electronic one from Daranet).

Assessment Criteria

• See marking rubric

Submission Requirements
• Declaration of original work must be attached to your essay
• The must be printed before class on the due date
• Extensions must be organised before the due date

Resource List

• History Alive 10
• Essay writing PowerPoint notes
• Essay scaffold and planning document