Select an ethnic minority group that is represented in the United States (American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian American, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander). Using health information available from Healthy People, the CDC, and other relevant government websites, analyze the health status for this group.

In a paper of 1,000-1,250 words, compare and contrast the health status of your selected minority group to the national average. Include the following: Describe the ethnic minority group selected. Describe the current health status of this group. How do race and ethnicity influence health for this group? What are the health disparities that exist for this group? What are the nutritional challenges for this group? Discuss the barriers to health for this group resulting from culture, socioeconomics, education, and sociopolitical factors. What health promotion activities are often practiced by this group?   Describe at least one approach using the three levels of health promotion prevention (primary, secondary, and tertiary) that is likely to be the most effective in a care plan given the unique needs of the minority group you have selected. Provide an explanation of why it might be the most effective choice. What cultural beliefs or practices must be considered when creating a care plan? What cultural theory or model would be best to support culturally competent health promotion for this population? Why?

 Assignment 1.3: Selecting a Speech Topic

This assignment supports the following lesson objectives: 1.3 Prepare a basic speech

Assignment Overview
This assignment explores the process used to prepare a basic speech. You will explore a potential speech topic and questions about topic selection.

Deliverables A one-page paper (12-point font) written in a word processor, such as MS Word

Assignment Details
In this activity, you will be preparing a speech for the following setting: Classroom with seating for approximately 30 students An audience of 20 of your peers, 10 seats unoccupied Speech start time of 9:00 a.m. Time limit of five minutes to deliver speech No audiovisual supporting materials

Perform the following tasks: Step 1: Review the information presented in the lesson that covers the steps involved in planning a speech.
The main steps involved in preparing any type of speech are:Choose the Right Topic
Narrow Your Topic
Locate Supporting Material
Structure Your Speech
Prepare an Outline
Practice
Deliver Your SpeechStep 2: Select a topic.
Use a word processor (such as MS Word) to answer the following questions:
What broad topic will your speech address?
Briefly explain the reason for your broad topic choice in terms of the following considerations:Audience characteristics
Time limit
Your interest and knowledge of the topic
Any other reasons
Narrow the broad topic down to a specific topic. List the specific topic or title for your speech.
Based on the specific topic or title of your speech, write at least two goals you wish to achieve by delivering your speech to the specified audience.
Briefly describe the value of your specific topic and goals to the audience members.Step 3: Save and submit your document.
When you have completed the assignment, save a copy for yourself in an easily accessible place and submit a copy to your instructor using the drop box

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.  The chief executive officer (CEO) of Silver Creek Hospital (SCH), Natasha Beranger, wants to ensure that all of her staff members know the importance of ethics. She has asked you, a member of SCH’s ethics committee, to describe and define ethics. Additionally, Ms. Beranger wants you to define and discuss 1 of the principles of ethics (e.g., autonomy, justice, nonmaleficence, beneficence) and describe a situation in a health care setting that will challenge that principle.

  

Drama Essay: Character Analysis

Submit your three-paragraph essay. You will complete this assignment using the play Proof on pp. 1181-1232 of Compact Literature.

Directions

Read the play Proof, and then write an analysis of one of the characters. You may use the brainstorming questions below to generate ideas, or you may refer to the Week 3 discussion prompt for a refresher on ways character is revealed.

For this assignment, develop a short essay of at least three paragraphs and 500 words. In your response, be sure that you have the following: an introductory paragraph with a clear thesis statement, at least one body paragraph with supporting reasons, examples, and quotations from the play, and a concluding paragraph. The thesis statement should be your main argument analyzing the character you have chosen. Use APA style for formatting the paper and for in-text citations and end references.

Brainstorming Questions

Select a character from Proof. What main emotion is the character experiencing? What does he or she want? What is the conflict this character encounters? How does he or she attempt to get this desire? What prevents him or her from achieving it? What is the resolution by the end of the play for this character? Does the character change by the end of the play? What point do you want to make about the character in your essay? Make notes, and develop a thesis statement with support.

Reminders

· Use APA style, and include a title page, running header, proper font and spacing, in-text citations, and a separate references page.

· Do not use any outside sources to complete this response; rely on your own insights.

· Quoted material from the play should not exceed 25% of the essay.

· You may exceed the minimum word and paragraph count.

 Example APA Reference from the eBook
Auburn, D. (2016). Proof. In L.G. Kirszner & S.R. Mandell (Eds.), Compact Literature: Reading, Reacting, Writing [VitalSource digital version] (pp. 1081-1232). Boston: Cengage.