research writing

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In WRTG 291, you will be required to develop research and writing skills to apply to the formal writing assignments. In this exercise, you will research a topic of your choosing in the UMUC Databases. This exercise will help you to begin to develop sources for both the reflective annotated bibliography in Week 4 and the personal research narrative in Week 6.

Please watch the following video tutorial:

If you need a review of APA citation, please read over: Writing For Success, Chapter 13, APA and MLA Documentation and Formatting.

If you need a refresher on summarizing, please visit: UMUC Guide to Writing and Research: Summarize Your Sources.

The objective of this activity is to help you become familiar with UMUC Databases, searching, keywords, and research.

Please complete the following steps after viewing video tutorial #1:

1. Conduct a keyword search around an idea, or topic, of your choosing.

2. Take notes on your keyword search. (You will use them later in class.)

3. After you’ve searched, please post your keyword and the author and title of the article you found.

4. In addition, please post a short summary of the article. Your summary can be 50-100 words.

Food Safety and Sanitation for Hospitality, discussion help

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Week 5 Discussion Forum 1

Deliverable length: 3-Part Discussion Forum: See assignment details

Course Objective(s):

  • Discuss the reasons for managing a sanitary foodservice operation.
  • Describe the principles of a good food safety management program.

Assignment

To receive full credit for this Discussion Forum assignment and to facilitate an academic discussion, the following 3 parts need to be completed:

1.Primary Task Response – must be posted in the forum 5 days prior to due date.

2.Peer Responses (2) – must be posted 2 days prior to due date.

3.Summary Post: must be posted by due date listed in the assignment list.

Part 1: Primary Task

Within the Discussion Forum area, write in no less than 150 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 United States has a long history of government food regulation that involves all levels of government. Several federal agencies work to ensure the safety of food before it ever enters your establishment. Most state and local governments have adopted the FDA Food Code (or a form of it) to regulate the food establishments under their jurisdiction. Safety regulations that affect food establishments are typically written into law at the state level. In most instances, local authorities are responsible for enforcing a state’s food safety regulations through inspections.

There are a number of state and federal regulatory agencies that are responsible in some way for food safety. Below is a list of some of those agencies:

  • FDA
  • USDA
  • FSIS
  • CFP
  • CDC
  • OSHA
  • ADA
  • EPA
  • Local department of health

Choose one of the following methods to assist for your paper submission

Choice #1

  • Describe the government’s role in regards to HACCP.
  • Discuss what agencies are responsible for food safety inspections.
  • Describe how they get involved.
  • Identify what agencies are responsible for the investigations of food-borne illness outbreak.
  • Explain the authority they have regarding food safety.

Words of Brilliance to Incoming College Students

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Words of Brilliance to Incoming College Students

In this essay you will use the following prompt:  “If today were your last day before graduation, and you could share some words of brilliance that would be read by incoming college students for generations to come, what important things would you want to pass along to them about having a successful college experience.”  This essay is your opportunity to identify the course concepts and strategies that you believe will lead to a successful college experience and in life.

An “A” paper will…

1. Reflect upon what placed you into SEM 101, and how SEM 101 has benefitted you;

2. Demonstrate the author’s careful consideration of three or more course concepts/strategies the future college student will need to enjoy and have a successful college experience.

The strategies that i want you to talk about

1-Making Wise Choices

:http://www.lssc.edu/faculty/danielle_reites/Documents%20%20Downloads/Assignments/The%20Wise%20Choice%20Process.pdf

2-Self-Management 

3- The goal setting attached bellow

4- the five C’s : attached below

3. Show a commitment to excellence in preparation, including professional appearance and a command of standard English.

(This course SEM101 is for those who got a GPA below 2.0 we learned about how to be successful in collage, its a course that give you strategies and plans of how to keep doing good in collage. Assignment is this course are like meeting your professor, writing tutor meeting, attending collage events)

Gang Activity Explain the process of the socialization of a gang member, law help

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Essay 1

For this week’s first assignment, you will write a 1-2 page essay explaining the process of gang recruitment. Be sure to address all prompts and cite your sources in APA format. This is worth 50 points, so be thorough and give your best effort.

The processes of gang member recruitment and of youths turning to the gang are quite various, as are initiations which can be brutal and highly violent (Delaney, 2013).

Write a 1-2 page paper (not including title and reference pages) that addresses the following:

    • Explain the process of the socialization of a gang member, i.e., recruitment and the brainwashing of new recruits.
    • Include what types of people are most at risk of joining gangs.
    • Detail how risk factors influence youths’ decisions to join gangs.

Cite properly per APA in-text and reference list protocols

Literature table

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In nursing practice, accurate identification and application of
research is essential to achieving successful outcomes. Being able to
articulate the information and successfully summarize relevant
peer-reviewed articles in a scholarly fashion helps to support the
student’s ability and confidence to further develop and synthesize the
progressively more complex assignments that constitute the components
of the course change proposal capstone project.

For this assignment, the student will provide a synopsis of eight
peer-reviewed articles from nursing journals using an evaluation table
that determines the level and strength of evidence for each of the
eight articles. The articles should be current within the last 5 years
and closely relate to the PICOT statement developed earlier in this
course. The articles may include quantitative research, descriptive
analyses, longitudinal studies, or meta-analysis articles. A
systematic review may be used to provide background information for
the purpose or problem identified in the proposed capstone project.
Use the “Literature Evaluation Table” resource to complete
this assignment.

While APA style 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.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.

I will attach a document with the articles I previously choose for the table as well as the rubric.

third most common problem of the genitourinary system

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Nephrolithiasis is the third most common problem of the genitourinary system. Identify and discuss risk factors for kidney stones including cultural considerations.

Students are expected to:

  1. Post an initial substantive response of 250 words to each question
  2. Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.
  3. References and citations should conform to the APA 6th edition.
  4. Substantive comments add to the discussion and provide your fellow students with information that will enhance the learning environment.
  5. The peer postings should be at least one paragraph (approximately
Timothy’s POST:

According to Worcester and Coe (2008), Kidney stones affect over 5% of adults in the United States, and the prevalence is rising. The fundamental cause for all stones is supersaturation of urine concerning the stone components; factors affecting solubility include urine volume, pH, and total solute excretion. Calcium stones are the most common, in adults and children, and are associated with several metabolic disorders, the most common of which is idiopathic hypercalciuria. According to Durham, Goldfarb, and Lam (2018), Renal stone disease (nephrolithiasis) is a relatively common problem. The population prevalence increased from 3.8 percent in the period from 1976 to 1980 to 5.2 percent in the period from 1988 to 1994. The prevalence increased in men and women, and in whites and blacks. Although one study suggested that the incidence rates since then may have leveled off, the 2007 to 2010 NHANES data found a continued increase in prevalence to 8.8 percent in the United States population. Dietary factors can play an important role in promoting stone formation, primarily by affecting the composition of the urine. There are several dietary factors that may play an important role in many patients: fluid, calcium, oxalate, potassium, sodium, animal protein, phytate, sucrose, fructose, and vitamin C intake. Lower intake of fluid, calcium, potassium, and phytate and higher intake of sodium, sucrose, fructose, vitamin C, and possibly animal protein are associated with an increased risk for calcium stone formation. The type of beverage may also influence the risk. The effect of calcium intake is paradoxical, with a decreased risk with increased dietary calcium and an increased or no change in risk with calcium supplements. Patients may be advised to drink more fluids to decrease the risk of another stone. The goal is to increase the amount of urine that flows through your kidneys and also to lower the concentrations of substances that promote stone formation. Experts recommend drinking enough fluid that you make more than 2 liters of urine per day. Certain diseases, dietary habits, or medications can increase your risk of developing kidney stones. Patients that have a kidney stone, that is causing no symptoms may or may not need to remove the stone. The decision is based upon the size and location of the stone, as well as the ability to be treated quickly if symptoms were to develop.

References

Durham, G., C., Goldfarb, S., and Lam, A., Q. (2018). Risk factors for calcium stones in adults. UpToDate. Retrieved from https://www.uptodate.com/contents/risk-factors-for…

Worcester, E. M., & Coe, F. L. (2008). Nephrolithiasis. Primary Care, 35(2), 369–vii. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.pop.2008.01.005

Stephen POST:

Nephrolithiasis is a common problem among male patients encountered in the primary care setting. Not all kidney stone cases are the same. Understanding the differences is key to both prevention and treatment (Hall, 2009). Furthermore, prevention and early recognition require an understanding of the risk factors for nephrolithiasis. First, sex, race and age play a role in determining the likelihood of developing kidney stones. Caucasian males are at the highest risk for developing kidney stones with prevalence descending through black males and Hispanic males then women. The age of development varies by country. In the US Caucasian males tend to develop kidney stones in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, while in Germany, the likelihood increases well after 65. Italy shows similar yet much less pronounced trending then Germany (Romero, Akpinar, & Assimos, 2010). Other nonmodifiable risk factors beside age, sex, and race include a family history and a previous personal history of kidney stones. Additional risk factors are lifestyle related. Patients with low water intake and/or high protein, sodium, and sugar intake are at higher risk. Obesity is also a risk factor for nephrolithiasis. Certain medical conditions can also increase a patient’s likelihood of developing nephrolithiasis. These include: a history of polycystic kidney disease, a history of gastric bypass or other intestinal surgery, any condition that causes concentration of cystine, oxylate, uric acid, or calcium in the urine, or any condition that causes swelling or irritation of the bowel or joints. Lastly, patients taking diuretics and calcium based antacids are at increased risk for nephrolithiasis (American Kidney Fund, 2018).

References

American Kidney Fund. (2018, January 1). Who is at risk for kidney stones? Retrieved from http://www.kidneyfund.org/kidney-disease/kidney-problems/kidney-stones/kidney-stone-risk-factors.html.

Hall, P. (2009). Nephrolithiasis: treatment causes and prevention. Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine, 76(10): 583-591. Retrieved from https://www.mdedge.com/ccjm/article/95015/nephrology/nephrolithiasis-treatment-causes-and-prevention.

Romero, V., Akpinar, H., & Assimos, D. G. (2010). Kidney Stones: A Global Picture of Prevalence, Incidence, and Associated Risk Factors. Reviews in Urology, 12(2-3), e86–e96.

Motivational Plan for Knowledge Workers, Detailed Outline of Plan and Fully Developed Plan (report-style)

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A- Detailed Outline of Plan :

  1. Please submit a Microsoft Word document file of your Detailed Outline of your Motivational Plan for Knowledge Workers. Use Calibri font, size 11.
  2. In your Detailed Outline, please include at least the following eight (8) Sections (however, you may included more!). For each section (except for References), please include at least five (5) bullet points with ideas on what you will cover in that section. Sections include:
    1. Describe the particular situation (setting) in which you will be the engineering manager of Knowledge Workers – be sure to include specifics and any ASSUMPTIONS you need to make
    2. Describe the general characteristics of the Knowledge Worker
    3. Describe the specific characteristics of the Knowledge Worker that you will be managing in the future – must be specific to the industry they work in and job functions they will perform
    4. List ideas for things that might motivate the Knowledge Workers – make sure to account for differences among people
    5. Describe a plan to provide the motivators to the Knowledge Workers – make sure to account for differences among people
    6. List ideas, facts, course materials, etc. that will be used to develop your plan – you may use Maslow or any of the other Theorists, as well as any other useful resources you find on your own.
    7. Concluding Remarks/Conclusion
    8. References on Motivation of Knowledge Workers (APA citation format) – you must list at least five (5) reference

B- Fully Developed Plan (report-style):

  1. Please submit a Microsoft Word document file of your fully developed Motivational Plan in report-style format.
  2. For the report, please use Calibri font, size 11.
  3. The report should have page margins between 0.5 – 1.0 inches. Page margins on all sides should not exceed 1.0 inch.
  4. The report must be at least three (3) pages double-spaced. This page minimum does NOT include the References.
  5. Report should include the following components:
    1. Introduction
      • States what will be discussed and makes general comments on the topic:
      • Setting in which YOU will be the engineering manager of Knowledge Workers – be sure to include specifics and any ASSUMPTIONS you need to make
    2. Characteristics of the Knowledge Worker
      • General Characteristics – citing references
      • Specific Characteristics – citing references; must be specific to the industry they work in and job functions they will perform
    3. Motivators for the Knowledge Workers – citing references; make sure to account for differences among people
    4. Detailed, comprehensive plan to provide the motivators to the Knowledge Workers using ideas, course materials, theories, etc. – citing references make sure to account for differences among people
    5. Conclusion – summary of what has been written
    6. References on Motivation of Knowledge Workers (APA citation format) – you must list at least five (5) references

**Grading for Part II: Fully Developed Plan (report-style)**

Report Body 100 points

10 Clear Introduction

10 Characteristics of the KW (Knowledge Workers)

10 Motivators of KWs

50 Plan to motivate KWs clearly demonstrating use of ideas, facts, course materials and resources found, as well as correct citing of all sources of references

10 Conclusion

10 References in APA citation format (at least 5 references)

Report Presentation 25

6.25 Format

6.25 Grammar

6.25 Word Choice

6.25 Clarity & Organization

Report Point Total 125

Evironmental Issue (Biology) powerpoint

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Use Houston, Tx as your city.

Identify an environmental issue facing your community.

Imagine that you have been asked to educate the members of your community on this environmental issue.

Create a 12- to 14-Microsoft® PowerPoint® slide presentation about your selected environmental issue. Include the following in your presentation:

  • An overview of your selected issue.
  • The effects of human activities on your community and the biosphere and how this has led to your chosen issue.
  • The biotic and abiotic environmental components involved in this issue and how their interaction has affected the diversity of organisms in your environment.
  • How energy and materials flow in your local ecosystem and how this is related to your selected issue.
  • Some actions those in your community can take to diminish the issue.

Safety and improvement

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Attached is the guidelines, criteria, and rubrics for the
paper but the highlighter portion is the main section required for this paper
and also a draft of the outline.

Safety paper/Performance Improvement

This is a group work. I am only writing on this section for my part. Please, be concise and simple in writing and include reference from peer reviewed nursing journals. Nursing Peer review should be between 3 and 5 years old. Pages should be one and half to 2pages and APA format.

Using the Joint Commission (TJC) Safety Goal: NPSG.07.01.01

Topic: Reduce the risk of health care-associated infection using hand hygiene guidelines

Describe the leader’s role for this PI process. Identify potential supporters & opposers

This is just a rough draft of the outline

Leadership’s Role/Key players

a. initiate/continue implementation

b. Key players

1. Leaders

  • Unit managers/Charge nurses

a. How to determine supporters vs. opposers

1. Supporters

2. Opposers

b. What are the strategies to build a coalition of supporters?

Discuss how you feel and think about the government and explain why, political science homework help

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*In three (3) sentences, discuss how you feel and think about the government and explain why you feel and think that way.

*The Constitution is not enough to stop the lying, cheating, and stealing of public officials, the enforcement to stop drug and human trafficking, discrimination, inequality, or anything else in this country that makes you want to scream and ask the question why. If you have an opportunity to rewrite any part of government history that you think would truly make a difference today, other than slavery, what would it be and why? Next, provide three separate sentences stating how this change in the Constitution would impact the citizens of the United States.

*Identify a Republican or Democratic presidential hopeful and list twointerest groups that are supporting his/her campaign? Next, in three separate sentences, provide 3 reasons why you think the interest group is supporting the candidate.

*Select one (1) of the following concepts to examine: in-group / out-group, bystander effect, conformity, nonconformity, foot-in-the-door strategy, or door-in-the-face strategy. Next, describe one (1) situation in which you observed the concept chosen. (Situations can be anything from observing people in a grocery store to interacting with your children or a colleague, among many others.) Then, identify the concept you observed and discuss how it relates to the situation.