Health Care Provider and Faith Diversity: First Draft

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The practice of health care providers at all levels brings you into contact with people from a variety of faiths. This calls for knowledge and acceptance of a diversity of faith expressions.

The purpose of this paper is to complete a comparative analysis of two faith philosophies towards providing health care, one being the Christian perspective. For the second faith, choose a faith that is unfamiliar to you. Examples of faiths to choose from: Sikh, Baha’i, Buddhism, Shintoism, etc.

In a minimum of 1,500-2,000 words, provide a comparative analysis of the different belief systems, reinforcing major themes with insights gained from your research.

In your comparative analysis, address all of the worldview questions in detail for Christianity and your selected faith. Refer to chapter 2 of the Called to Care for the list of questions. Be sure to address the implications of these beliefs for health care.

In addition answer the following questions that address the practical and healthcare implications based on the research:

  1. What are critical common components to all religions/beliefs in regards to healing, such as prayer, meditation, belief, etc.? Explain.
  2. What is important to patients of the faiths when cared for by health care providers whose spiritual beliefs differ from their own?

In your conclusion, describe your own spiritual perspective on healing, what you have learned from the research and how this learning can be applied to a health care provider.

Support your position by referencing at least three academic resources (preferably from the GCU Library) in addition to the course readings, the Bible, and the textbooks for each religion. Each religion must have a primary source included. A total of six references are required according to the specifications listed above. Incorporate the research into your writing in an appropriate, scholarly manner.

Chapter 2 Questions

•What is prime reality?

•What is the nature of the world around us?

•What is a human being?

•What happens to a person at death?

•Why is it possible to know anything at all?

•How do we know what is right and wrong?

•What is the meaning of human history?**

mental health screenings for women (examples of screening tools and how they are used)

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Mental health screenings for Women (examples of screening tools and how they are used)

  • Review
    this week’s media presentation, as well as Chapters 6 and 8 of the
    Tharpe et al. text and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    article in the Learning Resources.
  • Use guidelines on screening for the following topics and reflect on strengths and limitations of the screening guidelines.
  • Consider how the guidelines might support your clinical decision making.
  • Research
    guidelines on screening procedures for the topic assigned to you by the
    course Instructor (e.g., guidelines on screening for domestic violence,
    safety, nutrition, osteoporosis, heart disease, mental health, eating
    disorders, thyroid disease, pap smear, mammogram, cancer, and sexually
    transmitted infections). Note: The course Instructor will assign a topic
    to you by Day 1 of this week.
  • Reflect on strengths and limitations of the screening guidelines.
  • Consider how the guidelines might support your clinical decision making.

Post
an explanation of the guidelines on screening procedures for the topic
assigned to you. Include an explanation of strengths and limitations of
the guidelines. Then, explain how the guidelines might support your
clinical decision making.

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2-3 pages. APA. at least 3 references.

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Name: NURS_6551_Week2_Discussion_Rubric

Outstanding Performance Excellent Performance Competent Performance Proficient Performance Room for Improvement
Main Posting:

Response to the discussion question is reflective with critical

analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the

course readings for the module and current credible sources.

Points:

Points Range: 44 (44%) – 44 (44%)

Thoroughly responds to the discussion question(s)

is
reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative of
knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and current
credible sources.

supported by at least 3 current, credible sources

Feedback:

Points:

Points Range: 40 (40%) – 43 (43%)

Responds to the discussion question(s)

is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.

75% of post has exceptional depth and breadth

supported by at least 3 credible references

Feedback:

Points:

Points Range: 35 (35%) – 39 (39%)

Responds to most of the discussion question(s)

is
somewhat reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative
of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.

50% of post has exceptional depth and breadth

supported by at least 3 credible references

Feedback:

Points:

Points Range: 31 (31%) – 34 (34%)

Responds to some of the discussion question(s)

one to two criteria are not addressed or are superficially addressed

is somewhat lacking reflection and critical analysis and synthesis

somewhat represents knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.

post is cited with fewer than 2 credible references

Feedback:

Points:

Points Range: 0 (0%) – 30 (30%)

Does not respond to the discussion question(s)

lacks depth or superficially addresses criteria

lacks reflection and critical analysis and synthesis

does not represent knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.

contains only 1 or no credible references

Feedback:

Main Posting:
Writing

Points:

Points Range: 6 (6%) – 6 (6%)

Written clearly and concisely

Contains no grammatical or spelling errors

Fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style

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Points:

Points Range: 5.5 (5.5%) – 5.5 (5.5%)

Written clearly and concisely

May contain one or no grammatical or spelling error

Adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style

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Points:

Points Range: 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)

Written concisely

May contain one to two grammatical or spelling error

Adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style

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Points:

Points Range: 4.5 (4.5%) – 4.5 (4.5%)

Written somewhat concisely

May contain more than two spelling or grammatical errors

Contains some APA formatting errors

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Points:

Points Range: 0 (0%) – 4 (4%)

Not written clearly or concisely

Contains more than two spelling or grammatical errors

Does not adhere to current APA manual writing rules and style

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Main Posting:
Timely and full participation

Points:

Points Range: 10 (10%) – 10 (10%)

Meets requirements for timely and full participation

posts main discussion by due date

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Points:

Points Range: 0 (0%) – 0 (0%)

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Points Range: 0 (0%) – 0 (0%)

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Points Range: 0 (0%) – 0 (0%)

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Points Range: 0 (0%) – 0 (0%)

Does not meet requirement for full participation

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First Response:

Post to colleague’s main post that is reflective and justified with credible sources.

Points:

Points Range: 9 (9%) – 9 (9%)

Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings

responds to questions posed by faculty

the use of scholarly sources to support ideas demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives

Feedback:

Points:

Points Range: 8.5 (8.5%) – 8.5 (8.5%)

Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings

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Points:

Points Range: 7.5 (7.5%) – 8 (8%)

Response has some depth and may exhibit critical thinking or application to practice setting

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Points:

Points Range: 6.5 (6.5%) – 7 (7%)

Response is on topic, may have some depth

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Points Range: 0 (0%) – 6 (6%)

Response may not be on topic, lacks depth

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First Response:
Writing

Points:

Points Range: 6 (6%) – 6 (6%)

Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues

Response to faculty questions are fully answered if posed

Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources

Response is effectively written in Standard Edited English

Feedback:

Points:

Points Range: 5.5 (5.5%) – 5.5 (5.5%)

Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues

Response to faculty questions are answered if posed

Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources

Response is effectively written in Standard Edited English

Feedback:

Points:

Points Range: 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)

Communication is mostly professional and respectful to colleagues

Response to faculty questions are mostly answered if posed

Provides opinions and ideas that are supported by few credible sources

Response is written in Standard Edited English

Feedback:

Points:

Points Range: 4.5 (4.5%) – 4.5 (4.5%)

Responses posted in the discussion may lack effective professional communication

Response to faculty questions are somewhat answered if posed

Few or no credible sources are cited

Feedback:

Points:

Points Range: 0 (0%) – 4 (4%)

Responses posted in the discussion lack effective

Response to faculty questions are missing

No credible sources are cited

Feedback:

First Response:
Timely and full participation

Points:

Points Range: 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)

Meets requirements for timely and full participation

posts by due date

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Points:

Points Range: 0 (0%) – 0 (0%)

NA

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Points Range: 0 (0%) – 0 (0%)

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Points Range: 0 (0%) – 0 (0%)

NA

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Points:

Points Range: 0 (0%) – 0 (0%)

Does not meet requirement for full participation

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Second Response:
Post to colleague’s main post that is reflective and justified with credible sources.

Points:

Points Range: 9 (9%) – 9 (9%)

Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings * responds to questions posed by faculty

the use of scholarly sources to support ideas demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives

Feedback:

Points:

Points Range: 8.5 (8.5%) – 8.5 (8.5%)

Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings

Feedback:

Points:

Points Range: 7.5 (7.5%) – 8 (8%)

Response has some depth and may exhibit critical thinking or application to practice setting

Feedback:

Points:

Points Range: 6.5 (6.5%) – 7 (7%)

Response is on topic, may have some depth

Feedback:

Points:

Points Range: 0 (0%) – 6 (6%)

Response may not be on topic, lacks depth

Feedback:

Second Response:
Writing

Points:

Points Range: 6 (6%) – 6 (6%)

Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues

Response to faculty questions are fully answered if posed

Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources

Response is effectively written in Standard Edited English

Feedback:

Points:

Points Range: 5.5 (5.5%) – 5.5 (5.5%)

Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues

Response to faculty questions are answered if posed

Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources

Response is effectively written in Standard Edited English

Feedback:

Points:

Points Range: 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)

Communication is mostly professional and respectful to colleagues

Response to faculty questions are mostly answered if posed

Provides opinions and ideas that are supported by few credible sources

Response is written in Standard Edited English

Feedback:

Points:

Points Range: 4.5 (4.5%) – 4.5 (4.5%)

Responses posted in the discussion may lack effective professional communication

Response to faculty questions are somewhat answered if posed

Few or no credible sources are cited

Feedback:

Points:

Points Range: 0 (0%) – 4 (4%)

Responses posted in the discussion lack effective

Response to faculty questions are missing

No credible sources are cited

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Second Response:
Timely and full participation

Points:

Points Range: 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)

Meets requirements for timely and full participation

Posts by due date

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Points:

Points Range: 0 (0%) – 0 (0%)

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Points Range: 0 (0%) – 0 (0%)

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Points:

Points Range: 0 (0%) – 0 (0%)

Does not meet requirement for full participation

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Main Posting:
Response to the discussion question is reflective with critical
analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the
course readings for the module and current credible sources.—

Levels of Achievement:

44 (44%) – 44 (44%)

Thoroughly responds to the discussion question(s)

is
reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative of
knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and current
credible sources.

supported by at least 3 current, credible sources

40 (40%) – 43 (43%)

Responds to the discussion question(s)

is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.

75% of post has exceptional depth and breadth

supported by at least 3 credible references

35 (35%) – 39 (39%)

Responds to most of the discussion question(s)

is
somewhat reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative
of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.

50% of post has exceptional depth and breadth

supported by at least 3 credible references

31 (31%) – 34 (34%)

Responds to some of the discussion question(s)

one to two criteria are not addressed or are superficially addressed

is somewhat lacking reflection and critical analysis and synthesis

somewhat represents knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.

post is cited with fewer than 2 credible references

0 (0%) – 30 (30%)

Does not respond to the discussion question(s)

lacks depth or superficially addresses criteria

lacks reflection and critical analysis and synthesis

does not represent knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.

contains only 1 or no credible references

Feedback:

Main Posting:
Writing—

Levels of Achievement:

6 (6%) – 6 (6%)

Written clearly and concisely

Contains no grammatical or spelling errors

Fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style

5.5 (5.5%) – 5.5 (5.5%)

Written clearly and concisely

May contain one or no grammatical or spelling error

Adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style

5 (5%) – 5 (5%)

Written concisely

May contain one to two grammatical or spelling error

Adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style

4.5 (4.5%) – 4.5 (4.5%)

Written somewhat concisely

May contain more than two spelling or grammatical errors

Contains some APA formatting errors

0 (0%) – 4 (4%)

Not written clearly or concisely

Contains more than two spelling or grammatical errors

Does not adhere to current APA manual writing rules and style

Feedback:

Main Posting:
Timely and full participation—

Levels of Achievement:

10 (10%) – 10 (10%)

Meets requirements for timely and full participation

posts main discussion by due date

0 (0%) – 0 (0%)

NA

0 (0%) – 0 (0%)

NA

0 (0%) – 0 (0%)

NA

0 (0%) – 0 (0%)

Does not meet requirement for full participation

Feedback:

First Response:

Post to colleague’s main post that is reflective and justified with credible sources.—

Levels of Achievement:

9 (9%) – 9 (9%)

Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings

responds to questions posed by faculty

the use of scholarly sources to support ideas demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives

8.5 (8.5%) – 8.5 (8.5%)

Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings

7.5 (7.5%) – 8 (8%)

Response has some depth and may exhibit critical thinking or application to practice setting

6.5 (6.5%) – 7 (7%)

Response is on topic, may have some depth

0 (0%) – 6 (6%)

Response may not be on topic, lacks depth

Feedback:

First Response:
Writing—

Levels of Achievement:

6 (6%) – 6 (6%)

Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues

Response to faculty questions are fully answered if posed

Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources

Response is effectively written in Standard Edited English

5.5 (5.5%) – 5.5 (5.5%)

Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues

Response to faculty questions are answered if posed

Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources

Response is effectively written in Standard Edited English

5 (5%) – 5 (5%)

Communication is mostly professional and respectful to colleagues

Response to faculty questions are mostly answered if posed

Provides opinions and ideas that are supported by few credible sources

Response is written in Standard Edited English

4.5 (4.5%) – 4.5 (4.5%)

Responses posted in the discussion may lack effective professional communication

Response to faculty questions are somewhat answered if posed

Few or no credible sources are cited

0 (0%) – 4 (4%)

Responses posted in the discussion lack effective

Response to faculty questions are missing

No credible sources are cited

Feedback:

First Response:
Timely and full participation—

Levels of Achievement:

5 (5%) – 5 (5%)

Meets requirements for timely and full participation

posts by due date

0 (0%) – 0 (0%)

NA

0 (0%) – 0 (0%)

NA

0 (0%) – 0 (0%)

NA

0 (0%) – 0 (0%)

Does not meet requirement for full participation

Feedback:

Second Response:
Post to colleague’s main post that is reflective and justified with credible sources.—

Levels of Achievement:

9 (9%) – 9 (9%)

Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings * responds to questions posed by faculty

the use of scholarly sources to support ideas demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives

8.5 (8.5%) – 8.5 (8.5%)

Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings

7.5 (7.5%) – 8 (8%)

Response has some depth and may exhibit critical thinking or application to practice setting

6.5 (6.5%) – 7 (7%)

Response is on topic, may have some depth

0 (0%) – 6 (6%)

Response may not be on topic, lacks depth

Feedback:

Second Response:
Writing—

Levels of Achievement:

6 (6%) – 6 (6%)

Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues

Response to faculty questions are fully answered if posed

Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources

Response is effectively written in Standard Edited English

5.5 (5.5%) – 5.5 (5.5%)

Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues

Response to faculty questions are answered if posed

Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources

Response is effectively written in Standard Edited English

5 (5%) – 5 (5%)

Communication is mostly professional and respectful to colleagues

Response to faculty questions are mostly answered if posed

Provides opinions and ideas that are supported by few credible sources

Response is written in Standard Edited English

4.5 (4.5%) – 4.5 (4.5%)

Responses posted in the discussion may lack effective professional communication

Response to faculty questions are somewhat answered if posed

Few or no credible sources are cited

0 (0%) – 4 (4%)

Responses posted in the discussion lack effective

Response to faculty questions are missing

No credible sources are cited

Feedback:

Second Response:
Timely and full participation—

Levels of Achievement:

5 (5%) – 5 (5%)

Meets requirements for timely and full participation

Posts by due date

0 (0%) – 0 (0%)

NA

0 (0%) – 0 (0%)

NA

0 (0%) – 0 (0%)

NA

0 (0%) – 0 (0%)

Does not meet requirement for full participation

Feedback:

Total Points: 100

Short Research. 538

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This is a two part forum assignment.

Part I
Research Assignment: Conduct “non”-textbook Internet/WWW research to locate an actual Theft of Trade Secrets, Industrial Espionage or Economic Espionage case to thoroughly report to the class. Details of your selected case should ideally include (in some selected cases you may not be able to include each of the following points of information): 1. How would you classify this case? Theft of Trade Secrets, Industrial Espionage or Economic Espionage? What are the factors/specifics that cause you to classify into a certain category (ToTS, IE or EE)? 2. How was the espionage detected? 3. What entity investigated the espionage? 4. What vulnerabilities contributed to the loss of sensitive information? 5. What could have been done (countermeasures) to prevent the disclosure? 6. What was the loss &/or damage? 7. Criminal &/or civil prosecution? Is so, what were the formal/actual charges? 8. Were the results of the criminal &/or civil prosecution/litigation? 9. What lessons did you take away from this case?

Part II
Select “one” salient point from Chapters 3 or 4 of the Nasheri text to relate to the class. Succinctly state the point and thoroughly explain why you thought your chosen point was important.

Part Two Special Note: To clarify, part two is simply asking you to select and explain a “key/significant point” (aka salient point) from your reading. It is “your” choice (there is no right or wrong answer) what you consider an important point made in your reading. However, know you should first “succinctly” identify the specific point. Then explain its importance and relevance – essentially, justify your selection of the point

Supply Chains and Distribution Channels

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Great news! Your concept passed initial testing and went on to more rigorous, quantitative testing. The results there were promising and you’ve decided to launch the new product! Now, you need to identify potential suppliers and distribution partners.

For this assignment, create a 5 page paper that contains the following information:

  1. In 1-2 pages, create a list of at least three potential suppliers and describe what they would do for your company (preferably using real-life suppliers, but you may use fictitious names if you can’t locate an existing company that supplies that material).
  2. In 1-2 pages, create a list of at least three potential channel partners and describe what they would do for your company (wholesalers, retailers, etc.).
  3. Using the companies listed in your supplier list, create a diagram of suppliers that traces your offering back to its raw materials.
  4. Using the companies listed in your channel partner list, create a flowchart that shows at least three potential pathways to get your product to the consumer.
  5. Include a ½-page write-up that discusses the value that each supplier and channel partner contributes to the development and distribution of your offering.

Proofread your final assignment for correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation. For more information about APA, please visit the Online Library, which is available through the Resources tab.

Topic 5 DQ 2

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Please respond with a paragraph to the following question, add citations and references:


What health risks associated with obesity does Mr. C. have? Is bariatric surgery an appropriate intervention? Why or why not?

Some health risks associated with obesity that Mr. C. has are diabetes, heat disease, stroke, cancer, gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis, gout, and asthma (Barger, 2017). Mr. C. already has sleep apnea, hypertension, and a new diagnosis of peptic ulcer disease. According to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (“Benefits of Bariatric Surgery,” 2019 ), Mr. C. would qualify and be a good candidate for bariatric surgery because his body mass index (BMI) is >40. Mr. C. is 32 years old, is 5’6’, weighs 296 pounds and has a BMI of 47. Bariatric surgery is an appropriate intervention for Mr. C. as it has been show n to help improve or resolve many obesity related conditions that Mr. C. already has such s hypertension and is at risk for developing such as diabetes.

The patient reports eating meals at 7 a.m., noon, and 6 p.m., and a bedtime snack at 10 p.m. Plan an administration schedule that will be most therapeutic and acceptable to the patient.

Mr. C. should take his Sucralfate/Carafate 10 m L at 0600, 1100, 1700 , and at bedtime. He should take his Mylanta 15 mL at 1000, 1500, 2100, and at bedtime. His Zantac should be taken at bedtime.

Assess each of Mr. C.’s functional health patterns using the information given.

Health Perception / Health Management Pattern – Mr. C. is seeking information on his own about weight loss surgery. He admits to struggling with being overweight since he was a child and says he has gained 100 pounds in the past couple of years. He is trying to manage his HTN with his own dietary modifications and does not seek expert opinion for proper management.

Nutritional / Metabolic Pattern- Mr. C. weighs 296 pounds which puts him at a BMI of 47 and in the heavily overweight category. His current diagnosis are HTN, sleep apnea, and peptic ulcer disease and based upon recent abnormal lab work may also have diabetes and hyperlipidemia. He currently takes 3 medications for peptic ulcer disease. He reportedly eats 3 meals and 1 snack daily.

Elimination Pattern- Mr. C.’s elimination pattern may be altered now with the 3 new medications Mylanta, Zantac, and Sucralfate/Carafate that he has been put on. Common side effects of most medications can be constipation or diarrhea.

Activity / Exercise – Mr. C. works at a catalog telephone center and likely sits for most of the day. Being heavily obese can make daily ADL’s limited and very difficult.

Sleep / Rest – Mr. C. has sleep apnea which interferes with getting a good full night of sleep due to frequent awakening from apneic episodes.

Cognitive / Perceptual – Mr. C. is able to sustain a job and can communicate without any problems based upon his job at a telephone center. He may have sensory problems following his disease process especially if he has diabetes which can result from neuropathy. His vision and taste sensory may be affected. Side effects from some of his medication may also present with some of these problems.

Self – Perception /Self Concept Pattern- Mr. C. is not comfortable or happy with being overweight. He refers to himself as always being a heavy person even as a child.

Role-Relationship Pattern- Mr. C. is a 32-year-old single man. He may be single due to not being happy with himself due to being overweight causing some low self-esteem issues.

Sexuality-Reproductive Pattern- May be affected by low libido and dysfunctional sexual patterns due to his weight and multiple medications which can affect his sexual relationships.

Coping / Stress Tolerance Pattern- Mr. C. may be using food to cope with stress which has led to his weight gain.

What actual or potential problems can you identify? Describe at least five problems and provide the rationale for each.

Mr. C. mentions he has hypertension . He likely was diagnosed sometime in the past and says was trying to control with sodium restrictions. His blood pressure reading was elevated at 172/96.

If peptic ulcer disease erodes the gastric mucosa and leads to bleeding, Mr. C. may become anemic due to loss of blood from his gastrointestinal tract.

From the laboratory results provided, Mr. C.’s fasting blood glucose was 146/mg/dL which could be potential for diabetes.

Mr. C. is at risk for heart disease due to an elevated total cholesterol of 250mg/dL and t triglycerides of 312 mg/dL . With time, too much cholesterol in the blood builds up in the walls of the arteries causing a narrowing resulting in a decrease or blocked blood flow to the heart which can lead to a heart attack.

Barger, R. (2017). Obesity: Health Risks Associated with Obesity. Retrieved from https://www.onhealth.com/content/1/health_risks_as…

Benefits of Bariatric Surgery. (2019). Retrieved from https://asmbs.org/patients/benefits-of-bariatric-s…


Information Systems in Organizations, assignment help

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 Information Systems in Organizations

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Before you begin this assignment, be sure you:

1. 
Have
completed all previously assigned readings, particularly those assigned in Week
1 of the class

2.  Read the “Kelly’s Salon Case Study” and review the “Walmart
Example.”

 

Overview of Business Environment Analysis for Kelly’s
Salon

Kelly’s
Salon has been in business since 1995 and has seen an increase in
competition from a variety of competitors, as described in the Case Study.  With the news that a Hair Cuttery is likely
to open only five miles away, Kelly, the owner of Kelly’s Salon, is
concerned and has begun analyzing her situation and what could be done to
remain competitive in this changing environment.  She has recognized that scheduling her
employees and her customers is causing her problems, and she thinks she should
focus on that first, as it is fundamental to her business.  Kelly also believes that there must be a
technology solution that could help her run her salon, but she has no idea
where to start.

You
are a Systems Analyst, and Kelly has asked you to help her with determining how
she can improve her business.  Kelly has
requested, specifically, that you verify and provide added support to her own
analysis that has resulted in the identification of a Strategy for Competitive
Advantage and a Business Process for Improvement.  This will be the basis for defining business
and systems requirements for an IT solution. This Strategy and IT Solution will
help to bring Kelly’s Salon into the 21st century and take advantage
of current technology.  You will
analyze her business environment using Porter’s Five Forces Analysis.  Then, you will use the results of that
analysis to explain how it supports Kelly’s Strategy for Competitive Advantage,
and the business process that she selected for improvement through the use of
technology.

It is important to note that a business owner has
many areas where improvements can be made, such as:  staff, building facility, supplier
agreements, advertising, etc.  There are
also many possible solutions that could improve the business strategy and
processes.  Since time and costs are involved,
the owner should address basic problems first in choosing the strategy and
which processes to improve. (Consider a lemonade stand; while it would be nice
to have a chair to sit behind a table to serve the lemonade to customers, that
is not crucial; however, having lemonade and cups are crucial to the business.)

A second important concept for this class is that,
among all the ways that competitive advantage and processes can be improved,
the focus is on information technology solutions.  In your role as a Systems Analyst, you will
be supporting Kelly’s selected strategy and process for improvement, and
proposing an appropriate IT solution. 
This work begins with an analysis of Kelly’s Salon using the Five Forces
Model.

Five Forces Analysis:

You know that Michael Porter’s Five Forces Model
is a useful tool for analyzing a business. 
The Model is used to help understand the importance of the five
competitive forces and determine a strategy to develop and maintain a
competitive advantage.  The Five Forces
are described and discussed in Chapter 7 of the e-textbook. They are:

  • Buyer
    Power
  • Supplier
    power
  • Threat
    of substitute products or services
  • Threat
    of new entrants
  • Rivalry
    among existing competitors

Strategy for Competitive Advantage:

After reviewing Porter’s Generic Strategies for competitive advantage,
as shown in the table below, Kelly has decided on the Cost Leadership Strategy because she wants to provide a variety of
services at a cost that is lower than her competitors and thereby attract more
customers.  She knows that she can offer
lower costs than the Hair Cuttery that is opening nearby, but she will need to
make some improvements to do that.

Target Scope

Advantage

Low Cost

Product Uniqueness

Broad

(Industry Wide)

Cost Leadership Strategy

Differentiation Strategy

Narrow

(Market Segment)

Focus Strategy

(low cost)

Focus Strategy

(differentiation)

Business Process:

Following a Five Forces Analysis and selection of
a strategy for competitive advantage, the next step is to identify a process
for improvement that will support the strategy and provide the most benefit,
and position the business for future improvements.  While there are several areas in need of
improvement, Kelly has decided that Customer
and Employee Scheduling is the most important process to be improved.

In your role as Systems Analyst, Kelly wants you to provide solid
justification for the strategy for competitive advantage and the business process
that she has selected, and help her determine if an information technology
solution can help.

Assignment:  Kelly’s Salon Stage 1:Create a
document that includes:

I. 
 Introduction

Brief introduction providing the background
of the case, why you are writing and what is to come in your paper.  This should only be 3-5 sentences.

II. 
 Five Forces Analysis

Perform a Porter’s Five Forces
analysis for Kelly’s Salon, addressing each of the five forces in two or
three sentences.  For each of the five
forces, your analysis should include:

· 
Explanation of the force and what it means to Kelly’s
Salon

· 
Assessment of the force’s impact (Positive, Negative or
Neutral) on the business

· 
A statement as to whether it should affect Kelly’s
strategy for a competitive advantage (yes or no).

You will copy the table below into your paper and use it as the
framework for this analysis.

FIVE FORCES
ANALYSIS

FORCE

EXPLANATION

(Minimum 2 good sentences)

IMPACT  (POSITIVE, NEGATIVE, or NEUTRAL)

AFFECT
STRATEGY? (YES/NO)

BUYER POWER

SUPPLIER POWER

THREAT OF SUBSTITUTE PRODUCTS OR SERVICES

THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS

RIVALRY AMONG EXISTING COMPETITORS

[Note] Do not identify solutions or things that Kelly should do to address
the force’s impact.  (The idea is to simply identify an assessment
of the impact and if the force will affect Kelly’s Salon’s Strategy for
Competitive Advantage.)

III. 
Justification of Selected Strategy for Competitive Advantage

· 
Explain how Kelly’s
selected strategy for competitive advantage – Cost Leadership Strategy — is
justified and supported by the Five Forces Analysis.

· 
Relate the strategy back to each of Porter’s five forces discussing
the impact of the strategy based on your assessment of the force (positive,
negative, or neutral).

IV. 
Business Process

· 
Explain how the
process Kelly has identified to be improved – Customer and Employee Scheduling
— is related to and supports the strategy for competitive advantage Kelly selected. 

· 
Explain generally
how a technology solution could help improve the process.  (Do not provide any specific solution.)

References:  Provide at least one external resource
in your paper on an area of your choice. 
Note that two or more external resources are required for maximum
points.  An external resource is a resource
other than those provided in the class or textbook.   Incorporate a
properly formatted APA citation in the text of your document.  Then, place an APA style reference page at
the end of your document. 

Formatting: 

For academic
writing, the writer is expected to write in the third person. In third person,
the writer avoids the pronouns I, we, my, and ours. The third person is used to
make the writing more objective by taking the individual, the “self,” out of
the writing. This method is very helpful for academic writing, a form in which
facts, not opinion, drive the tone of the text. Writing in the third person
allows the writer to come across as unbiased and thus more informed.

· 
Write a short concise paper:
 2-3 double spaced pages of content;
table entries for the Five Forces analysis should be single spaced.

· 
Use at least one external
resources with APA formatted citation and reference.

· 
Include a title page and
a reference page.

· 
Compare your work to the Grading Rubric below to be sure you have met content
and quality criteria. 

· 
Submit your paper as a Word document, or a document that can be read in
Word. 

· 
Your submission should include your last name first  in the filename:  Lastname_firstname_Stage_1

GRADING RUBRIC:

The
“right” and “wrong” answers have to do with whether or
not you correctly incorporated the course vocabulary and concepts from the
textbook to support your choices and have 
addressed all parts of the assignment. 

ISFM-300 Case Study, Stage 1
Rubric: Business Environment Analysis

Criteria

90-100%

Far Above
Standards

80-89%

Above
Standards

70-79%

Meets
Standards

60-69%

Below Standards

< 60%

Well Below
Standards

Possible Points

Five Forces Analysis

 41-45 Points

Analysis covers all 5 forces, explaining them
and their impact on the business in
the case study (Positive, Negative or Neutral) and whether it should
affect the strategy (Yes/No); and strongly demonstrates understanding of
course vocabulary and concepts, analysis and critical thinking. 

 36-40 Points

Analysis covers all 5 forces, explaining them
and their impact on the business in the case study (Positive, Negative or
Neutral) and whether it should affect the strategy (Yes/No); and demonstrates
understanding of course vocabulary and concepts, analysis and critical
thinking. 

 31-35 Points

Analysis covers all 5 forces, explaining them
and their impact on the business in the case study (Positive, Negative or
Neutral) and whether it should affect the strategy (Yes/No).  Minimal use of course concepts and
vocabulary.

 27-30 Points

Analysis covers 1-4 forces, and/or lacks explanations
and/or strategy; may be lacking in demonstration of understanding of course
concepts, analysis, and/or critical thinking.

0-26 Points

Analysis not included, or does not address many
of the 5 forces.

45

Justification of Selected Strategy for Competitive Advantage

18-20 Points

The selected
strategy for competitive advantage is exceptionally well supported based on
the explanation of the results of the Five Forces Analysis of the business, and
is fully explained demonstrating a strong understanding of course vocabulary,
concepts, analysis and critical thinking.

16-17 Points

The selected strategy for competitive advantage is
well supported based on the explanation of the Five Forces Analysis of the business
and is adequately explained demonstrating understanding of course vocabulary,
concepts, analysis and critical thinking.

14-15 Points

The selected strategy for competitive advantage
is supported based on the explanation of the Five Forces Analysis of the business
and explained demonstrating some understanding of course vocabulary,
concepts, analysis and critical thinking.

12-13 Points

The selected strategy for competitive advantage
is not adequately supported based on the explanation of the Five Forces
Analysis of the business, does not come from analysis of the Case Study,
and/or is lacking in demonstration of understanding of course vocabulary,
concepts, or analysis.

0-11 Points

No analysis and/or discussion of strategy for
competitive advantage selected is provided or little effort is shown.

20

Process to Improve

9-10 Points

The explanation
of how the selected business process is related to and supports the strategy
for competitive advantage and the explanation of how technology could improve
the process are clear, complete and convincing; and demonstrate a strong
understanding of course vocabulary, concepts, analysis and critical thinking.

8 Points

The explanation of how the selected business
process is related to and supports the strategy for competitive advantage and
the explanation of how technology could improve the process are clear and
complete; and demonstrate a good understanding of course vocabulary,
concepts, analysis and critical thinking.

7 Points

The explanation of how the selected business
process is related to and supports the strategy for competitive advantage and
the explanation of how technology could improve the process are both
provided; and demonstrate an understanding of course vocabulary, concepts,
analysis and critical thinking.

6 Points

The explanation
of how the selected business process is related to and supports the strategy
for competitive advantage and the explanation of how technology could improve
the process may not both be provided, or may not be clear or relevant; and
may demonstrate a lack of  understanding of course vocabulary,
concepts, analysis and critical thinking.

0-5 Points

The explanation of how the selected business
process is related to and supports the strategy for competitive advantage and
the explanation of how technology could improve the process are not provided;
or little effort is shown.

10

External Research

9-10 Points

Two or more sources other than the textbook are
incorporated and used effectively. Sources used are relevant and timely and
contribute to the analysis.  References
are appropriately incorporated and cited using APA style.

8 Points

At least one source other than the textbook is
incorporated and used effectively. Source(s) are relevant and contribute to
the analysis. References are appropriately incorporated and cited using APA
style.

7 Points

At least one external resource used and properly
incorporated into the text. Reference is cited using APA style.

6 points

A source other than the textbook may be used,
but is not properly incorporated or used and/or is not effective or
appropriate and/or is not relevant or timely; and/or does not follow APA
style for references and citations.

0-5 Points

No external research is incorporated or reference listed is not cited within text.

10

Report Format

14-15 Points

Report is very well organized and is easy to
read.  Very few or no errors in
sentence structure, grammar, and spelling; double-spaced, written in third
person and presented in a professional format.

12-13 Points

Report reflects effective organization; has few
errors in sentence structure, grammar, and spelling; double-spaced, written
in third person and presented in a professional format.

10-11 Points

Report has some organization; may have some
errors in sentence structure, grammar and spelling. Report is double spaced
and written in third person.

9 Points

Report is not well organized, and/or contains
several grammar and/or spelling errors; and/or is not double-spaced and
written in third person.

0-8 Points

Report is extremely poorly written, has many
grammar and/or spelling errors, or does not convey the information.

15

TOTAL Points Possible

100

BIO116 Week 2 Discussion

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Case Study: Julie’s Cold

Julie is a 45-year-old woman who has been sick for over one week. She has fever, fatigue, cough, and body aches. Her doctor prescribed her an antibiotic on day 2 and she has been taking it as prescribed. Julie’s symptoms are not getting any better. In fact, she is having abdominal cramping and diarrhea since starting the antibiotic. 

  • Based on your readings from week 1, discuss why might Julie not be feeling better? 
  • What diagnosis might she have and what treatments are indicated?  Could her illness be prevented? 
  • What does her fever tell us? 
  • How can we make sure she does not spread it to her family? 

Make sure to include at least one paragraph in your response and explain your answer with detailed information.

need help with discussion questions

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1) isit a search engine homepage (i.e. Google.com, Yahoo.com, Ask.com, etc) and type in the name of a company or organization. Critique the first five hits using the criteria discussed near the beginning of Chapter 13 under the heading “Finding, Evaluating, and Processing Information.” Be sure to include the company/organization name that you searched and an APA citation for each of the five hits.

2) Your boss wants to send a brief email message welcoming employees recently transferred to your department from the company’s Hong Kong branch. These employees, all of whom are Hong Kong natives, speak English, but your boss asks you to review his message for clarity. What would you suggest your boss change in the following email message, and why? Would you consider this message to be audience centered? Why or why not? How would you redraft this message for clarity?

“I wanted to welcome you ASAP to our little family here in the States. It’s high time we shook hands in person and not just across the sea. I’m pleased as punch about getting to know you all, and I for one will do my level best to sell you on America.”

Writing Need Help PLease

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Final Paper – Technology Proposal

You are in charge of finding and implementing new technology for your law
enforcement agency. You are the one to write up the proposal describing this
new technology and outlining how it will be implemented in the next five years.
Your proposal must address the following:

  1. How large is your agency?
    Outline your agency now, as well as what it will look like in the next
    five years. What are some of the technological needs of your agency within
    the next five years?
     
  2. Choose one technology that is imperative for the
    advancement of your agency.
    You can choose to improve existing technology or implement new technology.
    Address these issues with regard to your chosen technology:
     
  • What is the specific technology and how does it
    benefit law enforcement? Describe.
  • Compare the benefits of the identified technology now
    to ten years from now. Discuss how the technology will improve the
    effectiveness and efficiency of your agency.
  • Identify the agency (position) that will utilize this
    technology. Explain the training needed for existing personnel, with
    regard to this technology.
  • Determine the budget cost of implementing this
    technology. Explain how you will propose funding for this technology.

Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper:

  • Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length
    (excluding the title and reference paegs), and formatted according to APA
    style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a
    succinct thesis statement.
  • Must address the topic of the paper with critical
    thought.
  • Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
  • Must use at least five scholarly sources, including a
    minimum of two from the Ashford University Library.
  • Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in
    the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a separate reference page, formatted
    according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the
criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.

Description:

Total Possible Score: 20.00

Outlines
Current State of Agency and Its State In Five Years

Total: 3.00

Distinguished – Provides a
comprehensive outline of the agency now, as well as what it will look like in
the next five years. Thoroughly explains the technological needs of the agency
within the next five years.

Proficient – Provides an outline of
the agency now, as well as what it will look like in the next five years.
Explains the technological needs of the agency within the next five years. The
outline and explanation are missing minor details.

Basic – Provides a minimal outline
of the agency now, as well as what it will look like in the next five years.
Somewhat explains the technological needs of the agency within the next five
years. The outline and explanation are missing relevant details.

Below Expectations – Attempts to
outline the agency now, as well as what it will look like in the next five
years and explain the technological needs of the agency within the next five
years; however, the outline and explanation are missing significant details and
are underdeveloped.

Non-Performance – The agency outline
and explanation of the technological needs of the agency within the next five
years are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment
instructions.

Identifies
One Technology That is Imperative For the Agency’s Advancement and Describes
How the Technology Benefits Law Enforcement

Total: 3.00

Distinguished – Identifies one
technology that is imperative for the agency’s advancement of and
comprehensively describes how the technology benefits law enforcement.

Proficient – Identifies one
technology that is imperative for the agency’s advancement and mostly describes
how the technology benefits law enforcement.

Basic – Identifies one technology
that is imperative for the agency’s advancement and somewhat describes how the
technology benefits law enforcement.

Below Expectations – Identifies one
technology that is imperative for the agency’s advancement and minimally
describe how the technology benefits law enforcement.

Non-Performance – The identification
of the imperative technology and description of how the technology benefits law
enforcement are either nonexistent or lacks the
components described in the assignment instructions.

Compares
the Benefits of theIdentified Technology Now to Ten Years from Now

Total: 3.00

Distinguished – Thoroughly compares
the benefits of the technology now to ten years from now.

Proficient – Compares the benefits
of the technology now to ten years from now. The comparison is supported by
scholarly sources, but is missing minor details.

Basic – Minimally compares the
benefits of the technology now to ten years from now. The comparison is
somewhat supported by sources, but is missing relevant details.

Below Expectations – Attempts to
compare the benefits of the technology now to ten years from now; however, the
comparison is not supported by sources and is missing many significant details.

Non-Performance – The comparison of
the benefits of the technology now to ten years from now is either nonexistent
or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Discusses
How the Technology Will Improve the Effectiveness and Efficiency of the Agency

Total: 3.00

Distinguished – Expansively
discusses how the technology will improve the effectiveness and efficiency of
the agency. The discussion is supported by scholarly sources.

Proficient – Discusses how the
technology will improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the agency. The
discussion is supported by scholarly sources, but is
missing minor details.

Basic – Briefly discusses how the
technology will improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the agency. The
discussion is somewhat supported by sources, but is missing relevant details.

Below Expectations – Attempts to
discuss how the technology will improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the
agency; however, the discussion is not supported by sources and is missing many
significant details.

Non-Performance – The discussion of
how the technology will improve the effectiveness and efficiency is either
nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Identifies
the Agency or Position that Will Utilize This Technology and Explains the
Training Needed for Existing Personnel

Total: 3.00

Distinguished – Identifies the
agency or position that will utilize this technology and comprehensively
explains the training needed for existing personnel.

Proficient – Identifies the agency
or position that will utilize this technology and explains the training needed
for existing personnel. The explanation is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic – Identifies the agency or
position that will utilize this technology and minimally explains the training
needed for existing personnel. The explanation is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations – Identifies the
agency or position that will utilize this technology and attempts to explain
the training needed for existing personnel; however, the explanation is
significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance – The identification
of the agency or position that will utilize this technology and explanation of
the training needed for existing personnel are either nonexistent or lacks
the components described in the assignment instructions.

Determines
the Budget Cost of Implementing this Technology and Explain How Funding for
This Technology will be Proposed

Total: 2.00

Distinguished – Accurately
determines the budget cost of implementing this technology and thoroughly
explains how funding for this technology will be proposed.

Proficient – Accurately determines
the budget cost of implementing this technology and explains how funding for
this technology will be proposed. The explanation is reasonable but slightly
unclear.

Basic – Accurately determines the
budget cost of implementing this technology and minimally explains how funding
for this technology will be proposed. The explanation is mostly reasonable but
lacks clarity.

Below Expectations – Determines the
budget cost of implementing this technology and attempts to explain how funding
for this technology will be proposed; however, the explanation is not entirely
reasonable and is unclear.

Non-Performance – The determination
of the budget cost of implementing this technology and explanation of how you
will propose funding for this technology is either nonexistent or lacks the
components described in the assignment instructions.

Critical
Thinking: Explanation of Issues

Total: 0.50

Distinguished – Clearly and
comprehensively explains in detail the issue to be considered, delivering all
relevant information necessary for a full understanding.

Proficient – Clearly explains in
detail the issue to be considered, delivering enough relevant information for
an adequate understanding.

Basic – Briefly recognizes the issue
to be considered, delivering minimal information for a basic understanding.

Below Expectations – Briefly
recognizes the issue to be considered, but may not deliver additional
information necessary for a basic understanding.

Non-Performance – The assignment is
either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Critical
Thinking: Evidence

Total: 0.50

Distinguished – Employs persuasive
information from credible sources to develop an ample analysis or synthesis of
the topic. Viewpoints of experts are scrutinized thoroughly.

Proficient – Employs applicable
information from credible sources to develop an analysis of the topic.

Basic – Identifies applicable
information from credible sources, but may neglect the application of such
information toward the analysis of the topic.

Below Expectations – Displays
information from external sources, but such information may lack credibility
and/or relevance. Neglects the application of such information toward the
analysis of the topic.

Non-Performance – The assignment is
either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Written
Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Total: 0.50

Distinguished – Displays meticulous
comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and
grammar. Written work contains no errors, and is very easy to understand.

Proficient – Displays comprehension
and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written
work contains only a few minor errors, and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic – Displays basic comprehension
of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a
few errors, which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations – Fails to
display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and
grammar. Written work contains major errors, which distract the reader.

Non-Performance – The assignment is
either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

APA
Formatting

Total: 0.50

Distinguished – Accurately uses APA
formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.

Proficient – Exhibits APA formatting
throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.

Basic – Exhibits basic knowledge of
APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA
requirements.

Below Expectations – Fails to
exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making
the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.

Non-Performance – The assignment is
either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Page
Requirement

Total: 0.50

Distinguished – The paper meets the
specific page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Proficient – The paper closely meets
the page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Basic – The paper meets over half of
the page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Below Expectations – A fraction of
the page requirement is completed.

Non-Performance – The assignment is
either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Source
Requirement

Total: 0.50

Distinguished – Uses more than the
required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support
ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within
the body of the assignment.

Proficient – Uses required number of
scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used
and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Basic – Uses less than the required
number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most
sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment.
Citations may not be formatted correctly.

Below Expectations – Uses inadequate
number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may
not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the
body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.

Non-Performance – The assignment is
either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

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Problem of Practice Assignment

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The topic I chosen is : Invisible gender discrimination in the workplace? (600 words minimum)

The purpose of this assignment is to help you expand on the topic you have been brainstorming and exploring for your Research Paper. This way you will discover your own approach and your feelings to your field of study as well as your career in hospitality.

Prepare a response by addressing these specific questions—listed below. Be sure to double space your paper, use 12 pt. font, and Times New Roman script.

Your response must contain a clear introduction of the problem within the specific field and population you intend to explore. It must also include a conclusion stating how you intend to proceed with your research to provide solutions. Address the following questions in complete sentence format.

1.In general terms, what topic do you intend to explore this semester?

2.Why are you personally interested in this topic?

3.What is your point of view with respect to the issues surrounding this topic?

4.How will it—the topic—be meaningful to you?

5.Drawing from your previous professional experience and knowledge base, what do you already know about this topic?

6.What do you want to learn about your topic this semester?

7.What specific questions do you intend to explore?

8.What solutions or recommendation can you provide for this problem?