GRADING RUBRIC MUST BE FOLLOWED

Prepare a 3–5-page written testimony for one specific aspect of a health policy issue.

Questions to Consider:

References

Andrews, K. T., & Edwards, B. (2004). Advocacy organizations in the U. S. political process. Annual Review of Sociology, 30(1), 479–506.

Longest, B. B., Jr. (2016). Health policymaking in the United States (6th ed.). Chicago, IL: Health Administration Press.

Instructions:

Address one specific aspect of the health policy issue and prepare a written testimony. The specific aspect needs to focus on one desired outcome or change the proposed policy will impact. Note: This written testimony will support your oral testimony in the next assessment.

Written Testimony Format

• Introduction: Include acknowledgement of committee chair and members, credentials of the person preparing the testimony, and the organization the person is representing.
• Background: Include the proposed policy or policy change, justification for the proposed policy, and impact of the proposal.
• Specific aspect of the issue: Focus on one specific outcome or situation of the issue. Describe with cited references the current outcomes. Include supporting data, outcome studies, anecdotal information from constituents, or other information that supports the significance of the issue.
• Current program or programs: Include specific programs or efforts that the special interest group you are representing sponsored, any other related programs from other groups, and the outcomes of these actions.
• Recommendations: Identify the specific actions being recommended and to whom these are directed. Recommendations may include actions requested of the committee as well as of the special interest group.
• Conclusion: Present a succinct summary of the issue, impact, and requested action.
• Closing: Thank the committee for the opportunity and provide contact information for additional discussion.
• Literature: Cite the literature that supports the policy change.

RESOURCES:

• Longest, B. B., Jr. (2016). Health policymaking in the United States (6th ed.). Chicago, IL: Health Administration Press. Available from the Bookstore.
  • Chapter 10, “Building Policy Competence for Health Professionals,” pages 291–331.
• Federal Information & News Dispatch. (2015). House veterans’ affairs committee hearing. Washington: Author.

Suggested Resources for Further Exploration

You may use the following optional resources to further explore topics related to competencies.

This website is a resource library that provides advocacy tips on writing to public officials, testifying before a legislative committee.

• So Others Might Eat. (2016). Resource library – Advocacy tips. Retrieved from http://some.org/advocacy/resource-library/

Consumer Behavior

Assignment Week 2b

Reflective Journal

Advertising Perception

As consumers we are bombarded with advertisements. Sometimes those advertisements are intentional and sometimes they are unintentional. The messages from these advertisements vary but one thing they all have in common is that a goal of advertisements is to persuade the consumer to make certain product selections.

During one day of the week, pay special attention to the advertisements you encounter. These advertisements can be on television, radio, magazines, social media and Internet or, billboards. Reflect on the advertisements you saw during your day. Site 5 specific advertisements and discuss them including your perception of those advertisements. What were they trying to accomplish? Were they subliminal in nature?

Your work should be at least 500 words and draw from your own personal thoughts and ideas. This journal entry should be written in first person and if you use information from the textbook or lecture be sure to cite your sources.

Please complete the Excel spreadsheet and corresponding second sheet with 1050 words that answer the questions below. The excel spreadsheet and answers to the questions should be different files. Attached the assignment, the excel spreadsheet and grading requirements.

Purpose of Assignment

The purpose of this assignment is to help you become familiar with examining the stockholders’ equity section of the balance sheet.

Assignment Steps

Resources: Financial Accounting: Tools for Business Decision Making, Ch. 11

Answer the following questions in 1,050 words using the Lachlin Corporation Balance Sheet located on p. 575 of Financial Accounting:

• How many shares of common stock are outstanding?
• Assuming there is a stated value, what is the stated value of the common stock?
• What is the par value of the preferred stock?
• If the annual dividend on preferred stock is $36,000, what is the dividend rate on preferred stock?
• If dividends of $72,000 were in arrears on preferred stock, what would be the balance reported for retained earnings?

Use the Week 4 Excel^® spreadsheet and submit with your answers.

Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.

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Watch the series, Black in Latin America (4 episodes)

“Haiti and Dominican Republic: Roots of Division”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uklSf8CJ5GQ

“Mexico and Peru: Black Grandma in the Closet”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIzHIRCBtdE

“Brasil: A Racial Paradise?”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gh7c46U5hhY

“Cuba: The next Revolution?”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ygms7GCXIKY&frags=pl%2Cwn

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If any of above links have expired, go here, https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=black+in+latin+america+episode+4

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Group 1

Cuba

Brazil

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Group 2

Haiti and the Dominican Republic

Mexico and Peru

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Must watch/write about either Cuba or Brazil (Group 1)

Must watch/write about any three additional countries (Group 2)

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Must/watch/write about a total of four countries

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Question: For the four countries you’ve selected, keep in mind the following: comparison and contrast. In each of these countries what it has meant to be of African descent has differed and Afro Latin American communities developed in slightly different ways; on the other hand, there are also similarities, reflecting a similar set of historical processes. Your assignment is to make clear both similarities and differences in the histories of people of African descent in your four selected countries. This should be written so that someone who has not viewed the series should have a good understanding of the content.

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(Example using Mexico, Peru, Haiti, and Brasil as the four countries)

–What has it meant to be Black in Mexico? In Peru? In Brasil? In Haiti?

–What contributions have people of African descent made in these countries?

–What does the title “Black Grandma in the Closet” mean and how does that communicate something about how Mexicans and Peruvians have viewed/continue to view people of African descent?

–On the other hand, note the question in “Brasil: A Racial Paradise?” Here’s a way in which initially it seems that Brasilians have had a different understanding of their African background than Mexicans or Peruvians.

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And one more thing:

1. This is not to be rushed. You have two weeks to finish this assignment. I’m expecting thoughtful, coherent pieces of writing. Yes, bad grammar, incorrect word choice, and misspellings will work against you (if you misspell a name, I’ll forgive you). As your last piece of extended writing for the course, this should reflect care and thought. As such, taking notes plays an important role. Take.your.time.

2. I do not want to read quote after quote. As such, there is a limit of four direct quotes. They are to be in this format: “sdsffhdfhdfhd;hdfh” (Ep 2). I do not need/want a Works Cited page or Bibliography.

3. The tone is to be academic. Not to be used:

(a) “I” stays out of the assignment (who else wrote it?)

(b) “I am going to” is four words too many-Just do it!

(c) “My opinion/I think/feel” is trivially true and redundant

(d) “We”–Who is “we”?

(e) “you/your”–you talkin’ to me? Why?

(f) “In conclusion”–unnecessary, as the last paragraph tells me it is the conclusion.

(g) “Due to the fact that” (Banish these five words from your college writing.) Substitute with: because/since/consequently/as a result

(h) “literally” or “ironically” If you do not know how to use these words correctly–don’t!

(i) “it’s crazy that” or “it’s insane how”

4. Word Count: minimum 300 words, maximum 1000 words. Do not deviate from these numbers.

5. Do not include the question. Use a line to separate the paragraphs (as I’ve done above). In your subject line include the countries you’ve written about.

6. Since there’s a lot of writing involved, I’ll ask that you comment on one student posting. Do not forget to do this. I don’t expect you to respond to every single item they post, but if you respond to a posting about a country you didn’t write about, there will be plenty of material on which you can comment.

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For many (all?), much of the material will be new. Good. As a point of fact: most people of African descent who were dragged across the Atlantic for a life of slavery did not end up in the U.S. Thus, most African-Americans do not live in the US, nor do they speak English as their native tongue.

For this assignment, we are going to focus in on the U.S. Legislature. Congress has a terrible reputation for divisiveness and political pandering. We are going to research what their role is, per the Constitution, versus the perception of Congress. Additionally, we will evaluate the idea of term limits, political polls, and some of the laws enacted this term. Start by reading the following articles, and then answer the questions below.

Start with an explanation of the office and duties ( https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/the-legislative-branch/ ) AND https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9defOwVWS8&list=PL8dPuuaLjXtOfse2ncvffeelTrqvhrz8H&index=2

Our complicated relationship with Congress ( https://news.gallup.com/opinion/gallup/262316/hating-congress-american-tradition.aspx )

Congressional Performance ( http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/top_stories/congressional_performance )

How to salvage Congress ( https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2018/11/gallagher-congress/575689/ )

Term limits for Congress ( https://www.thoughtco.com/why-no-term-limits-for-congress-3974547 )

Getting things done ( https://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-congress-divided-house-senate-passing-few-laws-20190415-story.html ) Feel free to conduct other research on their current lawmaking status.

Questions:

• What was the role of Congress per the founding documents? Has this role changed over time? If so, how and why?
• What are the primary duties of the U.S. Congress? What would you consider to be the top role or duty of Congress?
  • How has the relationship with the people changed over time? Why?
  • Based on recent polling, how does American feel about its current Congress? What are some of the issues that are causing mixed feelings about them?
  • Congressional term limits have become a largely debated topic in the last couple of decades. Considering we limit presidential terms, would term limits for congress be a good idea? What are some of the pros and cons of Congressional term limits?
  • There are so many issues facing us today. (ex. Economy, immigration and border security, health care, Veteran’s issues, gun rights/control, taxation, foreign policy, etc) What policies have they been making progress with? What do you feel, as a voter or potential voter, they should be focusing on?
  • Overall, based on your research, what are your thoughts on Congress. Do they deserve the bad rep? Are they working as hard as we think they should be? What changes could be made to make them more efficient and supported by voters?

  This assignment must follow MLA guidelines, be typed in Times New Roman, 12 pt. font, and be a minimum of 800 words with a works cited page. The works cited are not included in the minimum word count. Any sources provided in the assignment prompt MUST be used within your paper and cited in your works cited. Other sources used must be cited as well.