African Popular Culture

/in /by

Directions:

Attempt only two question

Question#1, section A, is compulsory.

Choose one more question form Section B.

Keep your answers clear, concise and analytical

Your answer script must include your name, be collated and stapled.

Address your response to the specific demands of each question.

Illustrate your answers with apt references, and cite key sources consulted.

Double- spaced, 12 pitch font pages per question.

Have a title, be written in the MLA format, show originality, demonstrate thorough mastery of pertinent issues, and include full bibliographical annotations, especially as plagiarism constitutes grounds for failing this course and possibly, recommendation for further disciplinary action by the Academic Senate.

Your answer scripts must include the questions chosen, your name, and be stapled.

Each question you can choose use an article that uploaded or outside resource.

Question:

Section A (at least 800 words)

1.The cultural, social, institutional, and political networks key to understanding the relationship between new media technologies and African popular culture.

Section B (at least 700 words)

2.How pervasive patterns of leisure create critical fields, with respect to gender and class, in soccer fan cultures in Africa.

3.How Big Brother Africa, raise issues about ‘entertainment’, shared experiences and contemporary African cultural formations.

4.How the evolution of African studio photography open unique spaces for art, the projection of identities, social realities and dynamics.

5.How the complex interactions between the ‘political’ and the ‘popular’ in contemporary African cartoons and comic strips evoke unique critical fields.

briefly describe one community health problem from your community’s health improvement plan. What structure, process, and outcome standards would you use to evaluate a program addressing this problem?

/in /by

After reviewing Module 3: Lecture Materials & Resources, briefly describe one community health problem from your community’s health improvement plan. What structure, process, and outcome standards would you use to evaluate a program addressing this problem?

Submission Instructions:

Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)
All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.

Discussion Topic 1: Locating and Evaluating Sources–CQ Researcher & Opposing Viewpoints in Context Discussion Topic

/in /by

Instructions

  1. Go to the Harold Washington College Library site to access the CCC databases:
    1. http://www.ccc.edu/colleges/washington/departments/Pages/Library-databases-by-category.aspx.
    2. Or, go to the City Colleges of Chicago site to access the CCC databases: https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Pages/Library-Databases.aspx.
  2. Search these two databases–CQ Researcher & Opposing Viewpoints in Context-for information related to the topics of the articles for Assignment 3.
    1. The CCC databases are accessible from your home computer and Internet connection as long as you login using your CCC username and password — you will be prompted to provide this once you attempt to access he databases.
    2. If you encounter problems, you can always contact the library by phone — see the weblink for details. And, of course, if you feel more comfortable working face-to-face with a librarian (this is sometimes a good idea, if you haven’t used databases before), who can help you find the information you are seeking, you can go to any of the seven City Colleges of Chicago’s libraries for help.
    3. Always select “full-text” as one of your search criteria.
  3. Locate one source from each of the two databases–everyone must identify unique sources; no one may use the same sources.
    1. For help searching the databases, you can consult (in person or on the phone) a reference librarian at any one of the seven City Colleges of Chicago libraries. You can also view Wright College’s Library Database Guides page.
  4. For each source, provide or respond to the following information:
    1. Bibliographic Data:
      1. Author(s) name(s), complete title, publication information, date of publication, database name, and date of access.
    2. Authority/Credibility:
      1. Is there an author (individual, multiple, or corporate)?
      2. What are his/her/its/their credentials?
      3. Is the “author” an organization or association?
      4. What makes this author an expert?
    3. Purpose/Context:
      1. What is the goal of the article?
        1. Is the goal of the source to inform? To persuade? To advocate an agenda? To sell something?
      2. What is the article’s topic or the general subject area that it covers?
      3. What is the purpose of the article?
        1. Is it to introduce a new idea, present research, make an argument, provide an overview on a topic, or something else entirely? How can you tell?
      4. What is the article’s thesis or main idea?
    4. Audience:
      1. What kind of source is the article (encyclopedia article, academic journal article, periodical article, etc.)?
        1. What kind of periodical is it in? Is it an academic journal, a professional publication (for people in a particular field), or a popular magazine?
        2. Does the periodical suggest a particular kind of readership (gender, education level, political stance, professional interests, level of wealth, hobbies)? (Hint: All periodicals, in some way or another, limit their readership to a particular “target group.”
      2. Is the language technical (field-specific) or accessible to a more general readership?
        1. If technical terms are used, are they clearly explained?
      3. Does the article include a works cited or references list or some other form of source list?
      4. Based on the information above, do you think the target audience is or could be an academic one? Why or why not?
    5. Organization/Development:
      1. How does the writer develop his, her, its, or their ideas?
        1. Does the author compare or contrast? Use statistics or other numerical evidence? Use personal anecdotes? Develop by example? Appeal to authority (other sources) or to his or her own character/expertise? Describe a process? Evaluate?
      2. Explain why the text is organized and developed the way it is. What does the writer do first, second, third. Why?
      3. How credible do you think the means of support would be to an academic reader? Why?
    6. Style:
      1. How would you characterize the tone of this article?
        1. Is it formal or informal? Is it humorous or serious? Do you detect any sarcasm or irony? How does the author’s choice of tone function to promote his or her purpose?
      2. Does the author refer to him or herself using the first person (“I”)?
      3. Is the style appropriate/compelling to an academic audience? Why or why not?
    7. Currency:
      1. When was the source published or created?
      2. Is there a revision or update date?
      3. A copyright date?
    8. Accuracy:
      1. Is the information based on fact or opinion?
      2. Does the author provide evidence for statements?
      3. Are sources provided?
    9. Ease of Use: Is the source well-organized? Can you find what you’re looking for? Does the source offer anything unique?
  5. Attach a PDF of each source to your post.

need help with this

/in /by

the topic is: Floods risk perception, preparedness, and evacuation intention among Saudi older adults.

I choose to make a handbook or booklet.

I want you to do the below and also you will see it in the attachment file:

Briefly describe the topic and why you are considering this for your capstone project: Include an introduction, statement of need and purpose and description of the project.

What will be the product you produce as part of your final work? Describe or bullet list but be specific.(educational program, handbook, EOP, new technology, etc.) This deliverable must be clearly stated. Specifics are needed on what the project will do and how you will do it. Detail your methods.

Does your project require Institutional Review Board approval? No

he rest of her examination is unremarkable, as are all routine laboratory tests. At the end of her examination, Mrs. Smith asks you for fall prevention recommendations.

/in /by

As we learned earlier this semester there is no longer access to the Hartford case studies without paying a fee.

Here is the information for your first case study. Please construct your responses and upload them into the Case Study 1 drop box.

Complete the case study questions including what the appropriate interventions hat should be done to address her symptoms.

The assignment will be due by 11:59 pm on Sunday at the end of week 3.

Opal Smith (Part 1) – retrieved from page 235 of the Ham and Sloane course text.

Opal Smith, an 80-year-old woman, comes to your office as a new patient. She has hypertension, type 2 diabetes (diet-controlled), osteoarthritis, and mild hearing loss. Mrs. Smith’s main reported symptoms are bilateral mild knee pain and some sense of unsteadiness on walking. She denies dizziness, postural symptoms, or falls in the past year. She takes lisinopril 10 mg daily, a multivitamin, calcium with vitamin D, acetaminophen as needed for pain, and diphenhydramine as needed for occasional insomnia. She has lived alone since her husband died 3 years ago. She still drives and has several friends with whom she visits. One of her friends suffered a fall several months ago and fractured a hip, from which she is still recovering. Mrs. Smith is somewhat worried about her own unsteadiness and risk for falls.

On exam, her blood pressure is 136/78 mmHg, pulse 72, weight 150 lbs (68 kg), and height 5 ft 5 in. She is mildly hard of hearing but communicates well. She has some mild crepitus on motion of her knees; her gait is slowed with short steps and is somewhat wide based. The rest of her examination is unremarkable, as are all routine laboratory tests. At the end of her examination, Mrs. Smith asks you for fall prevention recommendations.

· 1. What are Mrs. Smith’s major risk factors for falls?

· 2. What interventions would you recommend to minimize her risk?

Instructions: Please prepare and submit a paper 3-4 pages in length (not including APA format) answering the questions or responding to the prompts presented.

Maximum Points

Earned Points

Provided complete answers to the question in the assignment.

11

Justified ideas and responses by using appropriate examples and references from texts, Web sites, and other references.

11

Used APA 6th edition style guidelines consistently and accurately. Used correct spelling and grammar. Submitted on time.

3

Total

Mini Case Study/Profitability Analysis, marketing homework help

/in /by

Submit Chapter 12, Mini Case Study/Profitability Analysis (Takamatsu Sports) page 444. Use case information from the text & text exhibits to enter into attached case study spreadsheet. Enter information into the “Data Used” tab. Enter appropriate data from charts A & B on page 445 into green highlighted cells only. The other cells contain formulas – do not enter data into these cells. Once data is entered, go to the “Introduction” tab in the spreadsheet and answer the questions. Submit the completed excel spreadsheet and the answers to the questions via a Word document. The Word document should be 2-3 pages in length. Be sure to use the data in the spreadsheet to support your findings and recommendations.

Analyze and evaluate a middle range theory. You will select a middle range theory and identify application of nursing theories into clinical practice.

/in /by

Goal:
Analyze and evaluate a middle range theory. You will select a middle range theory and identify application of nursing theories into clinical practice.
Content Requirements:
Components of the theory
Discuss the major concepts of the theory
Philosophical basis or worldview change, advancing health
Structural aspects of the theory
Discuss the framework of the theory.
Identify an area of your practice where this theory could be applicable
What question does the theory help to answer?
Describe the area of interest in relationship to the theory/theoretical model.
Is it appropriate for the practice setting and is it applicable?
Discuss the strength and weakness of the theory. If there is weakness, discuss what makes it difficult to be used in practice.
Use of theory in clinical practice.
Performing a literature review is essential to completing this section. If there is no literature available about the application of this theory in practice, address reason(s) why based on your findings.
Evaluation of theory
Is this theory used to understand and apply into practice?
What difficulties did you encounter or would anticipate encountering in using this theory?
What would make this theory more usable or applicable to practice?

One communication technology that can enhance patient safety One communication technology that can enhance patient satisfactio

/in /by

Directions:
It is essential to have effective communication in healthcare. Patient safety, the quality of their care, and staff satisfaction depends on effective, timely communication. For your initial post, discus the advantages of:

One communication technology that can enhance patient safety
One communication technology that can enhance patient satisfaction
One communication technology that can enhance staff satisfaction
For your reply:

Provide at least two disadvantages for at least one of the communications technologies discussed by your 2 of your peers.
Include a detailed rationales supported by research.
Provided a possible solution.
Please make your initial post by midweek, and respond to at least two other student’s post by the end of the week. All posts require references AND in-text citations in full APA format. Information must be paraphrased and not quoted. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates. NOTE: Finalized postings must be submitted by deadlines. Any edits after deadline will be counted as late submissions and deducted accordingly. If you need to make any corrections for clarity’s sake only, you can write an addendum as a reply to yourself. The initial post will still be the one receiving full grade.

Make sure all posts are thorough, well-researched, and meet minimum requirements and word counts (see rubric)

Historical Crime Data Analysis

/in /by

Overview

The measurement of social phenomena and crime has grown and evolved into a much more sophisticated process of data collection and analysis since the early days of crime data collection. For this assignment, you will use the data in Exhibit 2.5 of Chapter 2 in the Mismeasure of Crime text (Attached) as a basis for your submission. Exhibit 2.5 provides you with the homicide rate data for a sample of large U.S. cities for the years 1880–1915. Choose any three cities represented to perform a comparative analysis of the historical data.

Instructions

  1. Based on your reading of the Hernon and Schwartz article What Is a Problem Statement?(Attached), draft a narrowly focused problem statement that can be examined using appropriate criminal justice research methods for the data presented.
  2. Compare the 1880 and 1915 homicide rates in Exhibit 2.5 of Chapter 2 in your Mismeasure of Crime text to the most recent UCR homicide rates for the cities chosen. Retrieve the rates from the FBI’s UCR site: https://ucr.fbi.gov/crime-in-the-u.s
  3. Analyze whether the current rates are higher or lower.
  4. Explain factors that might account for the differences.

Requirements

  • Written communication: Must be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
  • Resources and citations: Format according to APA guidelines.
  • Required page count: 3–5, not including the cover page or the references page.
  • Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.

etermine how health care technology, coordination of care, and community resources can be applied to address the patient, family, or population problem you’ve defined.

/in /by

In a 5-7 page written assessment, determine how health care technology, coordination of care, and community resources can be applied to address the patient, family, or population problem you’ve defined. In addition, plan to spend approximately 2 direct practicum hours exploring these aspects of the problem with the patient, family, or group you’ve chosen to work with and, if desired, consulting with subject matter and industry experts.

Introduction

As a baccalaureate-prepared nurse, you’ll be positioned to maximize the use of technology to achieve positive patient outcomes and improve organizational effectiveness. Providing holistic coordination of patient care across the entire health care continuum and leveraging community resource services can lead both to positive patient outcomes and to organizational improvements.

Preparation

In this assessment, you’ll determine how health care technology, coordination of care, and community resources can be applied to address the health problem you’ve defined. Plan to spend at least 2 direct practicum hours working with the same patient, family, or group. During this time, you may also choose to consult with subject matter and industry experts.

To prepare for the assessment:

Review the assessment instructions and scoring guide to ensure that you understand the work you will be asked to complete and how it will be assessed.
Conduct sufficient research of the scholarly and professional literature to inform your assessment and meet scholarly expectations for supporting evidence.
Review the Practicum Focus Sheet: Assessment 3 [PDF], which provides guidance for conducting this portion of your practicum.
Note: As you revise your writing, check out the resources listed on the Writing Center’s Writing Support page.

Instructions

Complete this assessment in two parts.

Part 1

Determine how health care technology, the coordination of care, and the use of community resources can be applied to address the patient, family, or population problem you’ve defined. Plan to spend at least 2 practicum hours exploring these aspects of the problem with the patient, family, or group. During this time, you may also consult with subject matter and industry experts of your choice. Use the Practicum Focus Sheet: Assessment 3 [PDF] provided for this assessment to guide your work and interpersonal interactions.

Part 2

Report on your experiences during the second 2 hours of your practicum.

Whom did you meet with?
What did you learn from them?
Comment on the evidence-based practice (EBP) documents or websites you reviewed.
What did you learn from that review?
Share the process and experience of exploring the effect of the problem on the quality of care, patient safety, and costs to the system and individual.
Did your plan to address the problem change, based upon your experiences?
What surprised you, or was of particular interest to you, and why?
Requirements

The assessment requirements, outlined below, correspond to the scoring guide criteria, so be sure to address each main point. Read the performance-level descriptions for each criterion to see how your work will be assessed. In addition, note the additional requirements for document format and length and for supporting evidence.

Analyze the impact of health care technology on the patient, family, or population problem.
Cite evidence from the literature that addresses the advantages and disadvantages of specific technologies, including research studies that present opposing views.
Determine whether the evidence is consistent with technology use you see in your nursing practice.
Identify potential barriers and costs associated with the use of specific technologies and how those technologies are applied within the context of this problem.
Explain how care coordination and the utilization of community resources can be used to address the patient, family, or population problem.
Cite evidence from the literature that addresses the benefits of care coordination and the utilization of community resources, including research studies that present opposing views.
Determine whether the evidence is consistent with how you see care coordination and community resources used in your nursing practice.
Identify barriers to the use of care coordination and community resources in the context of this problem.
Analyze state board nursing practice standards and/or organizational or governmental policies associated with health care technology, care coordination, and community resources
Explain how these standards or policies will guide your actions in applying technology, care coordination, and community resources to address care quality, patient safety, and costs to the system and individual.
Describe the effects of local, state, and federal policies or legislation on your nursing scope of practice, within the context of technology, care coordination, and community resources.
Explain how nursing ethics will inform your approach to addressing the problem through the use of applied technology, care coordination, and community resources.
Support main points, assertions, arguments, conclusions, or recommendations with relevant and credible evidence.
Apply APA style and formatting to scholarly writing.
Additional Requirements

Format: Format your paper using APA style. Be sure to include:
A title page and reference page. An abstract is not required.
Appropriate section headings.
Length: Your paper should be approximately 5–7 pages in length, not including the reference page.
Supporting evidence: Cite at least five sources of scholarly or professional evidence that support your central ideas. Resources should be no more than five years old. Provide in-text citations and references in APA format.
Proofreading: Proofread your paper, before you submit it, to minimize errors that could distract readers and make it more difficult for them to focus on its substance.
Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the course competencies through the following assessment scoring guide criteria:

Competency 4: Apply health information and patient care technology to improve patient and systems outcomes.
Analyze the impact of health care technology on a patient, family, or population problem.
Competency 5: Analyze the impact of health policy on quality and cost of care.
Analyze state board nursing practice standards and/or organizational or governmental policies associated with health technology, care coordination, and community resources.
Competency 6: Collaborate interprofessionally to improve patient and population outcomes.
Explain how care coordination and the utilization of community resources can be used to address a patient, family, or population problem.
Competency 8: Integrate professional standards and values into practice.
Support main points, assertions, arguments, conclusions, or recommendations with relevant and credible evidence.
Apply APA style and formatting to scholarly writing.