Month: April 2018

Research is important in the field of counseling and psychology because it can help us to understand the profession, shed light on the theories and concepts, and to determine if the application of theories and concepts actually improve mental health. Research is the best mechanism for determining if something is effective and if so, what parts and why.

Write a 750-1,000-word paper about the importance of research in the field of counseling.

Include the following in your paper:

1. The relationship between research and counseling
2. The roles and responsibilities of researchers in the counseling profession
3. At least two scholarly resources to support your paper

Elements of Reasoning and Intellectual Standards

Type of document           Essay     2 Pages  Subject area     Business              Academic Level Undergraduate

Style      APA       references          1

Order description:

1. Use this article to write the essay: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/21/us/politics/trump-sylvester-stallone-jack-johnson.html?
2. Use option B in writing the essay:

Option A

Using the Eight Elements of Reasoning that were outlined in week two (purpose, problem, information, concepts, assumptions, inferences, points of view, implications, or consequences) choose a news article and break it down according to those elements. Make sure you address each of these elements. If one of these elements does not apply to your article (rare), address that in your essay and explain how the article could have been improved by including it or how the author is justified in leaving it out.

Option B

Describe how each of the Eight Intellectual Standards (clarity, accuracy, precision, relevance, depth, breadth, logic, and fairness) were used or not used in the article, supported by an example. If one of these standards does not apply to your article (rare), address that in your essay and explain how the article could have been improved by including it or how the author is justified in leaving it out.

For either option you choose:

Write an introduction identifying the reasons for choosing either Option A or Option B and justify your reasoning.

In the conclusion of your essay, describe how you feel the article is biased.

Keep in mind, for either option you are being asked to analyze the article/author itself/himself/herself, NOT the topic discussed. Do not include your own opinion/position on the topic being addressed.

3. Use this format to write the essay and answer each question asked:

Intellectual Standards

Introduction – Introduce your article.

Clarity – Could the writer have elaborated or given more examples? Explain.

Accuracy – Was it possible to check on the writer’s facts? Were they true? Explain.

Precision – Was the writer specific? Could he or she have given more detail? Explain.

Relevance – Is this article relevant to its topic or to society? Explain.

Depth – What are some of the complexities the writer talked about or left out? Explain.

Breadth – Did the writer consider any other points of view? Did he or she look at the issue in any other way? Explain.

Logic – Did the writer make sense? Did the writing flow logically from one paragraph to the next? Explain.

Fairness – Did the writer present enough viewpoints to be fair? Did the writer have a vested interest in the article topic? Explain.

Conclusion – What logical fallacies and bias were present in the article? Explain.

4. Please use American English in spelling and verb tense.

Tympanic membrane and thyroid gland

Type of document           Essay     4 Pages

Subject area         Nursing              Academic Level Undergraduate

Style      APA       references          1

Order description:

Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research the tympanic membrane and the thyroid gland. Based on your findings, create a 5- to 6-page Microsoft Word document that includes:

• Information about a minimum of two health assessment histories.
• The possible findings for the tympanic membrane.
• Information on how to examine the thyroid gland using both the anterior and posterior methods.
• A concise note in the subjective, objective, assessment, and plan (SOAP) format with each patient’s encountered findings.

◦For a review of SOAP notes:

SOAP Documentation

◦Information about laboratory tests that may be used for screening clients and the expected normal levels for each test.

Support your responses with examples.

On a separate references page, cite all sources using APA format.

• Use this APA Citation Helper as a convenient reference for properly citing resources.
• This handout will provide you the details of formatting your essay using APA style.
• You may create your essay in this APA-formatted

Business law coursework-case study -Trouble at the MIlldam Brewery

Social Story Interventions for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

PhD

4 pages Discipline:           Education Type of service:           Essay Paper format:        APA 1 source

Paper details:

Each review should be 4-5 pages in length and should be a constructive critique of the technical soundness, social validity, and importance of the research. Reviews should be double-spaced, meeting all APA requirements.

Critiques should include:

Title page with your name, course name and number, title of the study, type of design, and date. In writing and presenting your critique, please answer the following questions:

What was the research question(s) proposed as the basis for the study? Briefly describe the participant(s) and setting(s)

1. How well were they described?
2. What could they have done to help the reader get a better “picture” of each?

What was/were the dependent variable(s) in the study?

1. How were the variables operationally defined?
2. How were the data collected?
3. Were the measures appropriate for the research question?
4. How was reliability assessed? What were the levels?
5. Was social validity assessed? How well was it assessed?

What was/were the independent variable(s) in the study?

1. Was the treatment/intervention explained in sufficient detail that it could

be replicated?

1. How did the treatment address threats to internal and external validity?
2. How was the treatment integrity evaluated?
3. Was social validity assessed? How?

What type of design was employed in the study?

1. Was the design was the appropriate choice to address the research questions?
2. If not, what design would have been a better choice?

Regarding the results of the study

1. Do the results provide evidence for a functional relation between the

independent and dependent variable(s)? Explain why or why not, using the data to support your claim.

1. How was generalization and/or maintenance of the treatment/intervention effects assessed?
2. Was social validity assessed? How?

Regarding the discussion

1. Are the author(s) conclusions appropriate given the results? Why or why not?
2. Did the author(s) address our understanding of ABA principles/theoretical issues? b. Were the limitations of the study identified and adequately addressed?
3. Were the conclusions linked back to extant literature? compared? contrasted?

integrated?

Given the importance of replication in single-case research, describe a future study that could build on the critiqued study to answer additional related research questions.

CASE STUDY – Identify a research or evidence-based article that focuses comprehensively on a specific intervention or new diagnostic tool for the treatment of diabetes in adults or children

Type of document           Essay     3 Pages  Subject area       Nursing              Academic Level High School

Style      APA       references          10

Order description:

Identify a research or evidence-based article that focuses comprehensively on a specific intervention or new diagnostic tool for the treatment of diabetes in adults or children.

In a paper of 750-1,000 words, summarize the main idea of the research findings for a specific patient population. Research must include clinical findings that are current, thorough, and relevant to diabetes and the nursing practice.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.

ased on the summary of research findings identified from the Evidence-Based Project—Paper on Diabetes that describes a new diagnostic tool or intervention for the treatment of diabetes in adults or children, complete the following components of this assignment:

Develop a PowerPoint presentation (a title slide, 6-12 slides, and a reference slide; no larger than 2 MB) that includes the following:

A brief summary of the research conducted in the Evidence-Based Project – Paper on Diabetes.

A descriptive and reflective discussion of how the new tool or intervention may be integrated into practice that is supported by sound research.

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin, unless otherwise directed by your instructor. If so directed, refer to the Student Success Center for directions. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.

Case study – anemia

Type of document           Case Study          2 Pages  Subject area       Nursing              Academic Level Undergraduate

Style      APA       Number of sources/references 8

Order description:

Case Study 1

Ms. A. is an apparently healthy 26-year-old white woman. Since the beginning of the current golf season, Ms. A has noted increased shortness of breath and low levels of energy and enthusiasm. These symptoms seem worse during her menses. Today, while playing in a golf tournament at a high, mountainous course, she became light-headed and was taken by her golfing partner to the emergency clinic. The attending physician’s notes indicated a temperature of 98 degrees F, an elevated heart rate and respiratory rate, and low blood pressure. Ms. A states, “Menorrhagia and dysmenorrheal have been a problem for 10-12 years, and I take 1,000 mg of aspirin every 3 to 4 hours for 6 days during menstruation.” During the summer months, while playing golf, she also takes aspirin to avoid “stiffness in my joints.”

Laboratory values are as follows:

Hemoglobin = 8 g/dl

Hematocrit = 32%

Erythrocyte count = 3.1 x 10/mm

RBC smear showed microcytic and hypochromic cells

Reticulocyte count = 1.5%

Other laboratory values were within normal limits.

Question

Considering the circumstances and the preliminary workup, what type of anemia does Ms. A most likely have? In an essay of 500-750 words, explain your answer and include the rationale.

n a short essay (500-750 words), answer the Question at the end of Case Study 1. Cite references to support your positions.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

NRS410V.R.CaseStudy1_Student_02-11-13.docx

Nursing Research – critical appraisal of qualitative studies

Type of document           Research Paper                4 Pages Subject area        Nursing              Academic Level Undergraduate Style      APA       references          4

Order description:

Conduct a literature search to select a qualitative research study on the topic identified in Module 1. Conduct an initial critical appraisal of the study.

Respond to the overview questions for the critical appraisal of qualitative studies, including:

o             What type of qualitative research design was utilized to conduct the study?

o             Are the results valid/trustworthy and credible?

o             How were the participants chosen?

o             How were accuracy and completeness of data assured?

o             How plausible/believable are the results?

o             Are implications of the research stated?

o             May new insights increase sensitivity to others’ needs?

o             May understandings enhance situational competence?

o             What is the effect on the reader?

o             Are the results plausible and believable?

o             Is the reader imaginatively drawn to the experience?

o             What are the results of the study?

o             Does the research approach fit the purpose of the study?

o             How does the researcher identify the study approach?

o             Are the data collection and analysis techniques appropriate?

o             Is the significance/importance of the study explicit?

o             Does the literature support a need for the study?

o             What is the study’s potential contribution?

o             Is the sampling clear and guided by study needs?

o             Does the researcher control selection of the sample?

o             Do sample size and composition reflect the study needs?

o             Is the phenomenon (human experience) clearly identified?

o             Are data collection procedures clear?

o             Are sources and means of verifying data explicit?

o             Are researcher roles and activities explained?

o             Are data analysis procedures described?

o             Does analysis guide directions of sampling when it ends?

o             Are data management processes described?

o             What are the reported results (descriptive or interpretation)?

o             How are specific findings presented?

o             Are the data meanings derived from data described in context?

o             Does the writing effectively promote understanding?

o             Will the results help me care for my patients?

o             Are the results relevant to persons in similar situations?

o             Are the results relevant to patient values and/or circumstances?

o             How may the results be applied to clinical practice?

Please be sure to answer the questions thoroughly using complete sentences and APA format. Explain responses to yes/no questions in detail by presenting information found in the study to support your response.

Provide a reference for the article according to APA format and a copy of the article.

Textbook Melnyk and Fineout-Overholt, 2015, Evidence-based practice in nursing & healthcare: a guide to best practice, 3 ISBN: 978-1-4511-9094-6

Nursing Research – literature search to select a quantitative research study

Type of document           Essay     4 Pages Subject area        Nursing              Academic Level Undergraduate

Style      APA       references          4

Order description:

Conduct a literature search to select a quantitative research study related to the problem identified in Module 1 and conduct an initial critical appraisal. Respond to the overview questions for the critical appraisal of quantitative studies, including:

1. Is this quantitative research report a case study, case-control study, cohort study, randomized control trial or systematic review?
2. Where does the study fall in the hierarchy of evidence in terms of reliability and risk of bias?
3. Why was the study done? (Define the problem and purpose.)
4. Where the steps of the study clearly identified?
5. What was the sample size?
6. Are the measurements of major variables reliable and valid? Explain.
7. How were the data analyzed?
8. Were there any untoward events during the conduct of the study?
9. How do the results fit with previous research in the area? (This may be reflected in the literature review.)
10. What does this research mean to clinical practice?

Additionally, be sure to include the rapid appraisal questions for the specific research design of the quantitative study that you have chosen. These can be found in Chapter 5 of the textbook (Melnyk and Fineout-Overholt, 2015.textbook (Melnyk and Fineout-Overholt, 2015, Evidence-based practice in nursing & healthcare: a guide to best practice, 3 ISBN: 978-1-4511-9094-6

This critical appraisal should be written in complete sentences (not just a numbered list) using APA format.

Provide a reference for the article according to APA format and a copy of the article.

Cold War 2

Undergraduate (1st and 2nd year)

2 pages

Discipline:            History

Type of service:                Application Essay

Spacing:               Double spacing

Paper format:    Chicago / Turabian

Number of sources:        7 sources

Related Orders:                None

DeadLine:            47 hours left

Paper details:

When preparing your History of American Foreign Affairs II, I thought about how best to cater to your needs based on how you have analyzed and interpreted both historical sources and historical events in your essays. This assignment will serve as an exercise that will continue to hone your skills in the following: drawing historical parallels, choosing sources carefully, interpreting historical documents, developing a clear thesis that directly answers the essay question, answering the question concisely, and supporting your argument by marshaling evidence from scholarly sources.

During the course of the semester, you were assigned excerpts of The New York Times bestseller Truman by David McCullough, which you may have used as one of the sources for your midterm essay. McCullough has a new book out (as of April 18, 2017), a collection of his speeches entitled The American Spirit: Who We Are and What We Stand For. In a Time interview about the work, he highlights the thrust of what we have been examining this semester:

History is about people. History is about cause and effect. History is about leadership or lack thereof, or twisted vision that inflicts its mistakes upon leaders…. the best of our presidents, using the presidency as a model of leadership, were all avid readers of history. Several of them were historians….

We have put the current president, and past presidents, under the microscope for their role in the conduct of American foreign policy over the long twentieth century. We have examined the checks and balances on their power by Congress, by the media (sometimes referred to as the fourth branch of government), and by public opinion. In our discussions, we have drawn historical parallels between the actions of the Trump administration and that of past administrations. We have contrasted ideologies and looked closely at key policy issues, events, and crises, including the possibility, put forth by The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, that “doomsday” is near.

We were fortunate to watch live in class The Bulletin’s yearly prediction of how close civilization has come to its end. Using this broadcast and your knowledge of the Cold War from the discussions, lectures, and readings such as the articles on Blackboard assigned for the last day of class, and one source taken from one of the ProQuest Historical Newspapers databases available through the Rutgers University Libraries website (go to “Find Articles,” “Indexes and Databases,” and then “P” for the ProQuest list), write a concise argument (of no more than 500 words) as to why America is entering a Cold War 2.0. I expect you draw brief comparisons between pivotal Cold War figures, documents, and events, and current ones to make your argument.

Note: You must make an argument that America is entering, or has entered, a second Cold War, whether you believe this to be the case or not. (If you are of the school that thinks that, after the fall of détente, the U.S. entered a second Cold War and this is technically a third Cold War, for our purposes, call this period the second Cold War.)

As always, you must footnote anything that is not your original work. You should not cite the sources from the readings, PowerPoints, or lectures in a “Works Cited,” page, but you must cite the source you chose from the ProQuest Historical Newspapers databases at the top of your essay and include a link to it.

Your short 500-word essay is due at the beginning of class on the last day of class