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The Sociological Imagination: Applying Mills’ Theory to a Personal Situation
Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to introduce Mills’ Sociological Imagination as well as to describe a personal situation that you select to serve as the main topic of the Sociological Imagination essay that you will submit in week 10. The topic is left to your discretion and is preferably a situation that stands out in your life, or about which you can write 4-6 pages.
This assignment is the first step to the essay that you will work to complete throughout the term. You are required to submit only the Introduction part, and should have the following:
Introduction: Write a paragraph introducing C.W. Mills’s Sociological Imagination and give a general overview of how you’ll be applying it to the personal situation that you will discuss in your paper. To do this, first, describe sociological imagination. Then, clearly specify your topic by providing a brief description (1-2 sentences) of the personal situation that you have selected. Next, identify three chapters that will be utilized to draw sociological concepts from that you will use to analyze your personal situation. Lastly, identify one sociological theory from the text that you will use to analyze your personal situation (e.g., conflict theory or symbolic interactionism).
Use APA format throughout the paper including for the Title page, and references and in-text citations.
For help with APA formatting and style, check out the assignment rubric and refer to the Purdue OWL website and the Academic Writer tool featured in Canvas.
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“Analyzing the Performance and Strategy of a Simulated Company: A Four-Year Case Study”
Attached you will find the background details, assignment questions to be answered within the paper, response requirements & grading rubric, and simulation results for years 1-4.
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“The Timeless Genius of Leonardo da Vinci: An Analysis of His Art and Impact on Humanities”
Required to write a 600 word art anlysis essay on Leonardo. Classroom book is Humanities Across the Arts by Dubuque 2nd edition. I can give you online acess to it.
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“Designing an Applied Study in Work Disability Management: Identifying a Problem and Developing Data Collection Tools” “Designing an Effective Focus Group: Probes, Writing, and Reflection”
Length expectation: 1,800 words not including title page, appendices, and references (APA format) with 25% leeway over or under (1,350-2,250 words). Submitted assignments outside this range may be docked marks, at the discretion of the professor.
Drawing on content presented in study guides #1-4, you will begin the process of designing an applied study in the field of work disability management. In this assignment, you will be tasked with creating a research question and developing specific data collection tool templates.
To begin the process, you are asked to identify a problem or phenomena in the field of work disability management which would benefit from research findings.
** Problem is providers (doctors, physiotherapists or other) providing medical which is not objective or strictly based on patient advocacy and not unbiased medical limitations to determine best steps in Disability Management practices for employee and employer.
Problem identification: Using available research, provide a description of the problem, including the target population and where the problem exists. Also highlight evidence gaps that your study could fill (500 words).
Research question: Once you have identified the problem you plan to address, pose a specific and feasible research question that you aim at answering. Using insights from study guide #2, develop a research question which is testable and follows the FINER guidelines; research questions should be concise and not exceed 50 words (ideally less).
Research methodology: Next, select a research methodology and study design to answer the research question. You may choose a quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods study design. Provide a thorough description of why you have chosen that method and how it will help you in answering your research question. Additionally, discuss the strengths and limitations of the research methodology you have chosen in answering your research question (750 words).
Data collection tool: Finally, provide an overview description of the data collection tool. You may choose to design a short survey, interview guide, or focus group guide that can be used to answer your study question and address your research problem. Regardless of the tool you choose, develop up to five specific survey items or interview or focus groups questions you would ask to research participants that will allow you to pursue your research question. If you are developing a survey, identify the independent variables and dependent variables. If you are developing an interview or focus group guide identify up to three probes for each question. For this assignment, you will not be expected to develop a full survey, focus group guide, or interview guide. Rather you will be expected to provide a description overviewing what your tool could look like (500 words).
Evaluation Framework (Assignment #1):
Domain
Score
Rubric
Problem identification
(500 words)
5 points
Comprehensive description of the problem being addressed with the integration of at least four cited sources to highlight the scope and magnitude of the problem
Presentation and evaluation of existing literature on the topic
Identification of the target population and location
Description of evidence gap that you will fill
Research question
(50 words for one concise research question)
5 points
Presentation of research question
Research question is testable and follows FINER principles
Research methodology
(750 words)
5 points
Selection of research methodology that aligns with the research question
Thorough justification of why research method was chosen
Comprehensive discussion of the strengths and limitations of the research methodology
Data collection tool
(500 words)
5 points
Thoughtful development of qualitative or quantitative data collection tool template
Identification of 5 survey items or interview or focus group questions that will be posed
If you are developing a survey, description of independent and dependent variables being collected
If you are developing a focus group, description of specific probes
Writing, consistency, and reflection
5 points
Clear and concise written assignment which is fully edited
Alignment between all sections
Student critically reflects on their study design decisions and integrates study guide content
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Career Research Paper Career Research Paper: Marketing Manager
Career Research Paper Directions and Format
Format: 3 pages, double-spaced, typed, #12 font Content:
For the Career Research Paper, choose a career that interests you or one suggested by the career assessments done in this class. Answer the following questions in the written paper (paragraph format). Describe the career. What are the typical job duties? Why are you interested in this career?
Are certain personality types and skills desired and/or required? How does your personality type match this career or not? Go back to your Assessments in CollegeScope to help you answer this.
What are some advantages and disadvantages of working in this career? What type of environment will you be working in?
What is a typical day, week, month, year?
What is the salary or pay? Part time? Full time?
What is the job outlook? Is there a demand or not in this field? How difficult or not difficult is it to gain employment in this career?
What are the educational requirements you need to complete to get into this field? Licenses? Experience?
What are related majors or majors needed for this career?
What are related occupations for this career? Research other occupations similar that may be of interest.
What are the growth opportunities?
What interesting facts did you discover?
Extra: Find a job advertisement on this career and copy/paste it into your paper. Go to College Central (your campus online job-board you learned about in Week 5 Discussion)
To research your career, use at least 4 sources of information listed in the bullets below.
Websites, Texts, E-books, Articles (databases at the library)
Informational Interview: It is encouraged you use an interview with a person in your career of interest. Go back to the Informational Interview Assignment in Week 3.
Assessments (Personality, Multiple Intelligences, Learning, Skills). O*Net OnlineLinks to an external site. (You researched this website in CollegeScope. A librarian can help you with this site as well.)
Occupational Outlook HandbookLinks to an external site.
Outlook Quarterly and Career Outlook PublicationsLinks to an external site.
Include a “Works Cited” listing of the sources you used. Get help form the library if you need help with your “Works Cited” format. Visit the Career Center to get help researching.
Visit the Writing Center for help with your paper.
Sample Career Research Papers
Marketing Manager
English Teacher
Civil Engineer
Submission
Please upload a Word or PDF file/document to this assignment. You can upload multiple documents so you will not make a mistake in uploading.
Grading & Feedback
I will use the attached scoring rubric while reviewing your work. I will also be providing a narrative summary comment on your work within 10 days of the deadline. To access your feedback on your assignments, please use this guide. -
Concept Map: Management of Left-Sided Heart Failure in Mr. Ramirez
Write a concept map base on SBAR provided. Please modify or improved as you see fit. But dont removed pertinent information thats provided.
Provide AI and plagiarism report.
Use “Concept Map Worksheet.”
Refer to the instruction and sample provided.
Nursing Process Template and Concept Map Template should be the same information.
Ensure to meet “Grading Criteria” uploaded.
Main Concept: Perfusion (Heart Failure)
Situation:
Mr. Ramirez, Room 208. A 65-year-old man with left-sided cardiac failure.
Background
With increasing shortness of breath and weariness, Mr. Ramirez was admitted two days ago. His past includes hypertension and coronary artery disease. On room air, blood pressure is 142/90 mmHg, heart rate 112 bpm, respiration rate 24/min, and oxygen saturation 92%. BNP levels have risen in recent lab tests.
Assessment
Mr. Montero’s symptoms and increased BNP suggest left-sided heart failure is worsening. Exertion causes dyspnea and auscultation shows lung crackles. He has orthopnea and tiredness.
Recommendation
I recommend giving Mr. Ramirez intravenous diuretics like furosemide to minimize fluid overload and symptoms. Please also consider an echocardiography to better examine his left ventricular function. To manage heart failure, we may need to alter his ACE inhibitors and beta-blockers. I’ll keep an eye on his vitals and supportive care. Please come place orders. -
“The Impact of Personalized Customer Service: How a Shift in Environment Can Enhance a Local Bakery’s Business”
A local bakery is focused on their customer service by knowing their customer’s name when they have repeat customers. Which of the following would be a shift in the environment for the local bakery?
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“The Power of Media in Shaping Health Policy and Politics: A Critical Analysis” “Harnessing the Power of Social Media in Public Health: Opportunities and Challenges”
this assigment require 2 induvial replies to classmates with 200 words & 2 references for each on
ediscussion 1 REPLY #1
The Power of Media to Influence Health Policy and Politics
Introduction:
The influence of media on health policy and politics is undeniable in today’s technologically advanced society (McInnes et al., 2007; Chapman & Wakefield, 2001). With the rise of social media platforms, news outlets, and online forums, media has become a powerful tool for shaping public opinion and influencing policy decisions. This paper explores how the power of media can be harnessed to shape health policy and politics, emphasizing its impact on public perception, advocacy, and policymaking.
Media’s Role in Shaping Public Perception:
Media plays a critical role in shaping public perception of health-related issues. Through news articles, television programs, and online platforms, media can disseminate information, raise awareness, and create public interest in health policy matters (Chapman & Wakefield, 2001). Media coverage can highlight health disparities, public health emergencies, and policy debates, thereby influencing public sentiment and engaging citizens in discussions related to health policy and politics.
Media as an Advocacy Tool:
Media provides a platform for advocacy groups and organizations to raise awareness and influence health policy decisions. By leveraging various media channels, advocacy campaigns can reach a broad audience, mobilize public support, and pressure policymakers to address specific health issues. For instance, documentaries and news segments can shed light on the impact of certain policies or advocate for measures that promote public health and well-being (McInnes et al., 2007).
Media’s Influence on Policymaking:
Media has the potential to shape health policy by influencing policymakers and their decision-making processes. Journalistic investigations, opinion pieces, and expert analysis can inform policymakers about emerging health issues, evidence-based interventions, and public sentiment. Media coverage can also hold policymakers accountable, exposing inconsistencies and gaps in policy implementation. Furthermore, media can facilitate public participation in policy discussions, providing a platform for citizens to voice their concerns and influence decision-making processes.
Case Study: Media’s Role in Tobacco Control Policy:
The influence of media on health policy and politics can be illustrated through the case of tobacco control. Media campaigns, such as anti-smoking advertisements and public service announcements, have played a crucial role in raising awareness about the harmful effects of smoking, promoting policy changes, and reducing tobacco use. These campaigns have leveraged emotional appeals, graphic imagery, and personal stories to engage the public and influence policy decisions, such as the implementation of stricter tobacco control measures.
Conclusion:
The power of media to influence health policy and politics cannot be underestimated. Through its ability to shape public perception, serve as an advocacy tool, and influence policymaking, media plays a pivotal role in shaping the health policy landscape. To harness the full potential of media, policymakers should collaborate with media professionals, engage with diverse stakeholders, and ensure access to accurate and evidence-based information. By leveraging the power of media, policymakers can enhance public awareness, engage citizens, and ultimately improve health outcomes through effective health policy and politics.
References:
1. McInnes DK, Landon BE, Wilson IB, et al. (2007). The impact of health policies on disparities in care for chronic conditions. Health Aff (Millwood), 26(2), 405-414. doi:10.1377/hlthaff.26.2.405
2. Chapman S, Wakefield M. (2001). Tobacco control advocacy in Australia: reflections on 30 years of progress. Health Educ Behav, 28(3), 274-289. doi:10.1177/109019810102800303
REPLY 2
Discussion week 2
by Maricel Gonzalez
Number of replies: 0
Social media is a rapidly growing platform that offers many avenues for public health, with significant implications for doctor patient relationships, public trust in the health care system, and potentially legal challenges and various health care aspects. His interests include health interventions, behavior change and promotion, health programs, health education, epidemiology, and health research. Social media can be a powerful tool for the public health sector in today’s digital age, but there are also risks considering.
On the positive side, social media can deliver health interventions and promote behavior change, improve the reach and participation of public health programs, serve as an educational tool for professionals and the public, and provide real-time disease monitoring. You can provide data. They help prevent outbreaks, are valuable for health research, improve communication between doctors and patients, and strengthen public confidence in the health care system. The media can highlight evidence-based good practices and policies that lead to positive health outcomes and encourage policy makers to adopt similar measures. The public receives information about health policies and their results through social media. The media promotes public understanding of complex health policy through expert interviews, in-depth analysis, and explanatory articles. This allows citizens to participate in the debates and support. The media can influence political debates by framing health issues in ways that emphasize certain aspects over others.
On the downside, challenges such as misinformation, privacy concerns, legal issues, and the risk of overreliance on technology must be carefully managed. By addressing these weaknesses, the public health sector can harness the full potential of social media in the digital age. The spread of lies and fake news by the media leads to public fear, false beliefs and bad health policies.
References
Nguyen, T. (2023). Media campaigns and health policy change. In M. Alvarez (Ed.), Proceeding of the Global Health Communication Conference (pp. 89-102). Global Health Press.
Thompson, L. (2023). Social media and health advocacy. Digital Health Journal,12(1), 45-60.
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Title: The Role of Cesarean Delivery in Obstetric Care Cesarean delivery, also known as a C-section, is a surgical procedure in which a baby is delivered through an incision in the mother’s abdomen and uterus.
Discuss some of the circumstances in which a cesarean delivery is recommended? Are there circumstances when a cesarean delivery is not appropriate? Would you consider having it yourself or for your spouse if it is necessary. Why or Why not.
Discuss the question with your peers. Use proper citations to support your responses. Add an APA reference at the end of your post for the resources you use. You must use your textbook as 1 of your resources. must be no less than 250 words.
Your reference section is not included in your word count.