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  • “Strategies for Locating and Evaluating Sources of Evidence in Electronic Databases: A Nursing Perspective”

    Objectives
    Identify electronic database search strategies (e.g., CINAHL, PubMed)
    Locating and evaluating sources of evidence
    Deliverables
    Write a 3-5 page (not including the title and reference pages) paper
    APA 7 formatted paper with an introduction and conclusion.
    APA 7 headings for each section of the paper
    At least 3 peer-reviewed articles
    Step 1: Research
    Interview a librarian or nursing scholar on methods for locating and appraising health and other relevant research literature and electronic database search on strategies.
    You may want to base this research on your idea from your Capstone Project; however, you may not self-plagiarize your previous work.
    Step 2: Consider
    Write a quality appraisal of the Library and resources.
    What did you learn?
    How do you locate and evaluate sources of evidence?
    Which electronic database would you use most and what types of search words would you use?
    What are the strengths?
    What are the weaknesses?
    Is it adequate? Why or why not?
    Step 3: Write
    Write a paper that addresses the questions above.
    Step 4 Save and submit
    When you have completed your assignment, save a copy for yourself in an easily accessible place and submit a copy to Canvas.
    Locating and Appraising Research Template
    For additional resources for assignment success, review this tutorial: Understanding Evidence-Based Research in Healthcare.

  • Title: The Role of Social Workers in Addressing Childhood Trauma: A Literature Review

    Your literature review will be comprised of the following components:
    Title page. or cover page that has the running head, full title, your name, George Mason University Department of Social Work.
    Abstract. This should be your second page, double-spaced and no more than 120 words. Your abstract should describe the topic in one sentence, the purpose of your paper, the sources used (e.g., personal observation, published literature), your conclusions, and keywords.
    Introduction. The body of your paper opens with an introduction that presents the specific problem under study and describes the research strategy. Because the introduction is clearly identified by its position in the article, it is not labeled.
    Review of the Literature. Develop the background of your issue but do not go into an exhaustive historical review. Demonstrate the logical continuity between previous and present work. What is your working hypothesis in studying the issue you selected?
    Discussion Section. Evaluate and interpret the findings from the research you reviewed. State your approach to solving the problem under review, giving your rationale. Did your research review support or refute your original hypothesis? Include information regarding the limitations of the research you reviewed and generate alternative explanations for why you found the results you discovered. Discuss the different levels of systems involved.
    Conclusion. Make a statement that speaks to the importance of your findings. For instance, why is the problem you examined important to social workers or to others outside this field?
    References. You will need at least eight references. At least six references must be from peer reviewed scholarly journals, and two references may be from Internet sources.
    Limit the body of your paper to a minimum of five pages and a maximum of eight double-spaced pages. Follow APA 7 Guidelines. Use the  APA Checklist APA Checklist – Alternative Formats  and the Purdue OWL APA Guidelines to assist you.
    If you are using Internet sources, you must use information from prominent and/or respected advocacy organizations (e.g., Child Welfare League of America), government agencies (e.g., U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health), policy think tanks (e.g., Urban Institute, Brookings Institution, Center for Budget and Policy Priorities), and research organizations (e.g., Rand). Do not use Wikipedia as a reference.
    Label all other headings that come after the Introduction. Double-space the body of the text; however, single spacing is acceptable for tables, references, and long quotations. Double-space references with a hanging indent and double-space in between references.

  • Title: Crafting a Professional APRN Resume for Career Success

    Creating a Professional APRN Resume 
    Instructions:
    Creating a Professional APRN Resume
    Create a resume related to your desired area of expertise and advanced practice role.
    Follow professional guidelines in creating the resume
    May include Herzing Career Services as a reference for formatting the resume
    Additional details:
    Students will be graded in DISCUSSION BOARD on feedback to minimally 2 peers
    Attach a professional cover letter to resume
    Resume can be no longer than 3 pages including cover letter
    Resume is for an APRN seeking an APRN position
    Rubric Attached.

  • “The Case for Rehabilitation: Examining the Effectiveness of Prison Programs in Reducing Recidivism”

    Your final paper should make an argument and offer support and discussion of your position based on research. ( My topic all semester has been rehabilitation within the prison system.)
    Although you should use library resources to begin you research, you may use other kinds of sources (including visual) as appropriate. Be sure to evaluate all sources before making the decision to incorporate them into your paper. Guidelines for Paper
     At least 2000 words in length, not including the word count on your works cited page
     Prepared according to MLA style
     At least 8 sources found through library databases (this minimum number may include sources used in paper 2 if you are sticking with the same topic)
    I′ve attached the previous paper, the annontated bib and the outline I submitted for paper #4. All of these can be used for the final paper but in new terms. Please do not use AI.

  • Title: Annotated Bibliography for “The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health” 1. Secondary Source: “The Effects of Social Media on Mental Health: A Review of the Literature” by Sarah Smith Explanation: This article provides a comprehensive

     
    Students submit your “Annotated Bibliography bibliography” for your research paper.
    Your bibliography must have three secondary sources and one primary source.
    Each source must have a short explanation how that source will contribute to/be used in your paper.

  • Title: “The Impact of Globalization on Cultural Differences: A Sociological Analysis”

    As part of the requirements for this course you have the option to write a research paper that addresses an existing social issue or problem within our society. If you are planning to write a traditional research paper and have not selected a research topic you need to begin researching a topic for your paper. Keep in mind that the topic you select must be an American social issue or problem.
    In order to successfully complete this assignment you will need to provide a good overall description of your idea for your research paper, a possible thesis statement, four main points you plan on addressing in your research paper, a reference page of sources you are considering using and a copy of a research article you plan to use within your research paper.
    You must meet the following criteria’s:
    ___ Present a description of your idea/topic. What is your idea for your research paper? (This description must be at least 150 words). You are beginning to build the introduction to the final course paper
    ___ Identify a possible thesis statement for your paper. Remember that a thesis statement reflects the position your paper will take and should include the dependent and independent variables for your paper. This will indicate the true focus of the paper.
    ___ Identify and explain four main points you plan on presenting in your paper. The explanation for each point should be at least five sentences and it is advisable to number each or your main points
    ___ Create a reference page of possible sources (at least 4 sources) you plan on using in your paper. As part of this requirement at least one of your references needs to be an academic research article and you must use the APA format to create your reference page.
    ___ The academic research article you listed on your reference page must also be attached to this assignment hence, you will be attaching two separate files when you submit your work (a word document/your proposal and a pdf file/the academic research article.
    ** Instructions for using the JSTOR database and formatting the references for the journal article will be emailed to the class
    ** You may select a creative topic but you may want to discuss this idea with your instructor before doing so.
    Topic Ideas: Affirmative Action; Changes in Education, Bureaucracy, Urbanization, Differences in Social Class, Transition to a Biotechnical Economy, Joblessness, Aging and the Elderly, The Impact of globalization, Social Security, Death and Dying, Population Changes, Market Changes, The Impact of the Economy on Social Life, Dating. Environmentalism, Foreclosures, Stigma, Deviance, Cultural Differences etc
    The topics listed above are just a few ideas and are very broad in nature, hence if you select one you need to narrow it down when writing your paper. Remember you are looking at the social aspects of the topic.

  • Title: Understanding Human Development Across the Lifespan

    The purpose of this assignment is to understand theories of individual and family development
    and transitions across the life span, describe theories of learning, describe theories of normal and
    abnormal personality development, identify effects of crisis, disasters, and trauma on diverse
    individuals across the lifespan, and identify a general framework for understanding differing
    abilities and strategies for differentiated interventions. 
    Activity # 1: Human Development
    This activity will focus on human development across the lifespan.
    Writing Activity #1 Directions:
    • Read chapter #1
    • Review articles posted to Module/Week #1 Brightspace
    • In a short paper (2 – 2 ½ pages, typed, APA style), clearly integrate the assigned
    reading and what you have learned in this course while answering the following
    questions.
    a. What are your own personal ideas and/or theories on how people grow and
    change?
    b. Explain why having a working knowledge of development or a
    “developmental template” is useful to helping professionals.
    Discussion Activity #1 Directions:
    • Based on your Writing Activity #1, conduct a web search human development
    Choose two websites to review.
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    • Share the correct and active links for the two websites you chose via the course
    discussion forum.
    • Discuss your opinion of the two websites that you chose. For example, are they
    helpful, inaccurate, or biased? Why?
    • Add any additional thoughts your might have regarding human development.

  • “The Power of Mass Media: Examining its Influence on American Politics and Public Opinion” Guiding Questions: 1. How does mass media shape public opinion on political issues? 2. What role does mass media play in the political process and elections?

    In your paper, you will be asked to summarize what are the guiding questions related to the
    topic, what the findings of the scientists are, and what is the consensus if there is one or the controversy if
    there is no consensus. At the end of the paper, you will reflect on how this research has changed or
    confirmed what you knew or thought you knew about the topic. Papers are expected to be 10pages, 12pt
    font double-spaced in times new roman.   
    Topic: Mass Media’s Influence on American Politics and Public Opinion