Week 7 Course Project: Argumentative Paper

Week 7 Course Project: Argumentative Paper

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  • Due Dec 13 by 11:59pm
  • Points 185
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Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:

  • Textbook: Chapter 15
  • Lesson
  • Completed Week 5 Source Evaluation Worksheet (included annotated bibliography)
  • Minimum of 5 scholarly sources

Introduction
This week, all the hard work you have done in researching your topic and issue will come to fruition in your argumentative paper. Once you feel you have got the final draft, try to put the paper aside, even for a few hours, and then read it again.

  • Did you address at least three aspects of the issue you chose?
  • Does each aspect have relevant and authoritative evidence in support of your point?
  • Have you included a view that is in opposition to your viewpoint, and have you answered that opposing view, pointing out its flaws in such a way as to refute it?

Edit your paper – look for wordiness, repetition, vagueness, ambiguities. Check the organization of the paper as a whole; make sure each paragraph maintains focus. After you are satisfied that the content of your paper is good, carefully proofread it and correct mechanical errors.

Here is a brief breakdown of the project so that you can plan your time in the course:

Week

Task

Week 1

Topic Selection

Week 3

Issue Review (both sides)

Week 5

Thesis & Annotated Bibliography (both sides)

Week 7

Argumentative Paper

Instructions
This week, you will complete your argumentative paper. Following the directions in assigned textbook reading on how write an argumentative essay on the issue you chose in Week 1. Be sure your essay contains the following:

  • An opening paragraph that states a clear thesis that is focused, plausible, and arguable and that gives direction and purpose to the paper
  • A fair-minded, balanced, and objective development of the pros and cons of the issue in a well-organized sequence of ideas, free of mechanical errors
  • Credible, reliable, and authoritative evidence in support of the points made
  • A strong conclusion that summarizes your views, reminds the audience of the issue and its importance, and shows in brief that you have successfully defended your thesis

Note

As you do your research, it is permissible to change your sources. Also, because of the recency and relevance of these issues, no sources older than 5 years should be used other than as historical information. Critical thinkers do the research first and then side with the preponderance of evidence. You might want to follow that principle.

Writing Requirements (APA format)

  • Length: 4-6 pages (not including title page or references page)
  • 1-inch margins
  • Double spaced
  • 12-point Times New Roman font
  • Title page
  • References page

Grading
This activity will be graded using the W7 Course Project Grading Rubric.

Course Outcomes (CO): 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday

Rubric

W7 Course Project Grading Rubric – 185 ptsW7 Course Project Grading Rubric – 185 ptsCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength5.0 ptsMeets length requirement0.0 ptsDoes not meet length requirement5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePurpose & Focus10.0 ptsThe writer has made insightful and mature decisions about focus, organization, and content to communicate clearly and effectively. The purpose and focus of the writing are clear to the reader and the organization and content are well chosen, sophisticated, and/or persuasive. Has a highly developed, defendable thesis that provides focus and direction to the essay.8.5 ptsThe writer has made good decisions about focus, organization, and content to communicate clearly and effectively. The purpose and focus of the writing are clear to the reader and the organization and content achieve the purpose as well. Has a clear recognizable thesis that provides focus and direction to the essay.7.5 ptsThe writer’s decisions about focus, organization, or content sometimes interfere with clear, effective communication. The purpose of the writing is not fully achieved. Thesis is unclear OR is not focused6.0 ptsThe writer’s decisions about focus, organization, or content interfere with communication. The purpose of the writing is not achieved. Lacks a clear thesis0.0 ptsCompletely unfocused and/or disorganized. Purpose of writing is not achieved. No recognizable thesis10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuality of Research/Evidence40.0 ptsSources are scholarly or of very high substantive quality where subject matter requires and no scholarly reference will serve the purpose, but all are current, authoritative, and relevant to topic.34.0 ptsMost sources are scholarly or of very high substantive quality where subject matter requires; but all are current, authoritative and relevant to topic.30.0 ptsSources are mostly substantive, even where subject matter does not require. All are relevant to the topic. One source outside of current range.24.0 ptsSources are substantive, even though scholarly sources are available and relevaant. Only one scholarly source. All are relevant to the topic. More than one source outside of current range.0.0 ptsPopular sources only and are not, therefore, authoritative, OR sources are not current, OR sources are not relevant40.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReasoning45.0 ptsSubstantial and well-reasoned development of ideas. All key assumptions are made explicit. Credible evidence is germane, and accurately analyzed and fair- mindedly interpreted. Displays strong critical thinking skills and habits of mind.38.25 ptsOffers solid reasoning. Most key assumptions are recognized or made explicit. Most inferences are accurate, most examples are on point.33.75 ptsOffers some supporting evidence. The case includes some examples that are too general, not interpreted, or not clearly relevant to thesis.27.0 ptsOffers simplistic, underdeveloped, circular, or irrelevant arguments.0.0 ptsIncludes fallacies, exaggerations, faulty reasoning, factual errors, biased statements, etc.45.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization30.0 ptsSequencing of ideas within paragraphs and transitions between paragraphs flow smoothly and coherently throughout the paper. The writer shows clear effort to assist the reader in following the logic of the ideas expressed. Develops a complete reasoning pathway that contains logical follow through, considers multiple points of view,and examines assumptions.25.5 ptsSequencing of ideas within paragraphs and transitions between paragraphs make the writer’s points coherent and easy to follow. Develops a logical reasoning pathway with minor gaps or leaps while addressing other points of view.22.5 ptsSentence structure and/ or word choice sometimes interfere with clarity and coherence. Needs to improve sequencing of ideas within paragraphs and transitions between paragraphs to make the writing easy to follow May contain some gaps in reasoning pathway; deals minimally with other points of view.18.0 ptsIneffective sentence structure, word choice, transitions, and/ or sequencing of ideas make reading and understanding difficult. Contains gaps and/or leaps in development and does not examine other points of view.0.0 ptsDisorganized; little or no sequencing of ideas; awkward and ineffective sentence structure; reading and understanding extremely difficult Undeveloped and/or does not examine other points of view.30.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAcademic Tone20.0 ptsMaintains objective and professional tone; uses professional vocabulary. The use of words, sentences, and punctuation creates a distinct and engaging voice, tone, and level of formality appropriate to audience, purpose, and genre.17.0 ptsUses objective and professional vocabulary. The use of words, sentences, and punctuation creates a consistent voice, tone, and level of formality appropriate to audience, purpose, and genre.15.0 ptsSome informality in vocabulary. The use of words, sentences, and punctuation creates an inconsistent voice, tone, or formality level that is occasionally inappropriate to the situation.12.0 ptsThe use of words, sentences, and punctuation shows a lack of awareness of the voice, tone, and formality level expected in academic writing.0.0 ptsInformal; uses slang or colloquialisms; fails to achieve tone and level of formality expected in academic writing.20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting: Punctuation, Spelling, Capitalization5.0 ptsVirtually free of punctuation, spelling, or capitalization errors.4.0 ptsOccasional punctuation, spelling, or capitalization errors.3.0 ptsMany punctuation, spelling, or capitalization errors. Interfere with meaning in some places.2.0 ptsPunctuation, spelling, or capitalization errors that hinder communication.0.0 ptsSevere punctuation, spelling and capitalization errors.5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting: Sentence Structure10.0 ptsSentence structure is complex and powerful. The writer has used vivid, purposefully crafted, and varied sentence styles and lengths.8.5 ptsSentences are effective and varied in style and length.7.5 ptsSentences show limited variety in sentence style and length.6.0 ptsSentence structure is simple, without variety in sentence style and length.0.0 ptsSentence structures are awkward and/or unclear, impeding the clarity and flow of ideas.10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting: Word Choice10.0 ptsThe writer displays a broad range of vocabulary, with effective, accurate, and contextually appropriate word usage.8.5 ptsThe writer displays a satisfactory range of vocabulary and accurate and appropriate word usage.7.5 ptsThe writer displays some varied word choice but language is mostly vague and needs more accuracy to properly convey ideas. Some errors of diction and usage are evident but do not interfere significantly with readability.6.0 ptsThe writer displays a limited range of vocabulary. Errors of diction and usage are evident and begin to interfere significantly with readability.0.0 ptsLimited vocabulary. Diction and syntax errors are evident and impede a clear reading of the text.10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format10.0 ptsIntext and reference citations in correct APA format with no errors.8.5 ptsIntext and reference citations in correct APA format with only occasional minor error.7.5 ptsInterfere with meaning in some places. Some major errors in APA format for intext, reference citations.6.0 ptsThe writer does not use APA format, presentation, or style (citations) for the assignment or APA formatting has many major errors.0.0 ptsNo intext citations to sources and/or no list of references in APA format10.0 pts
Total Points: 185.0PreviousNext

Vocabulary

Vocabulary:

  1. STEMI  vs Non-STEMI
  2. PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention)
  3. ECG (Electrocardiogram)
  4. Gastroesophageal reflux / GERD
  5. Cardiac enzymes
  6. Sedimentation rates
  7. Pulmonary embolism
  8. Pneumonia

What to include in the definition:

  1. Clinical definition of the concept and how to make a diagnosis.
  2. Images to provide example
  3. Values of the test (ranges) If apply
  4. If positive what could be a possible diagnosis? (Provide at least 2) If apply
  5. NOTA:  APA format

life sustains measures AND nursing home condition

For each posted discussion question, the student is expected to:

The original posts must be at least 200 words in length (100+ words for each question)

Discussion responses should demonstrate critical thinking skills and be thoughtful and respectful

Post two responses to the original posts of any other classmates (50+ words for each response)

Posting should ask for clarification, challenge (respectfully) ideas, or describe a situation that illustrates the points being made. Simply agreeing or disagreeing with a post is not adequate

Threaded Discussion:

How do you feel about the use of life-sustaining measures in the face of terminal illness? Examples: Permanent coma? Irreversible chronic illness, such as Alzheimer’s disease? Debilitating Stroke?

How do you feel about particular medical procedures? Examples: mechanical breathing (respirator), cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), artificial nutrition and hydration, hospital intensive care, pain relief medication, chemo or radiation therapy, and surgery.

  • The original posts must be at least 200 words in length (100+ words for each question)
  • Discussion responses should demonstrate critical thinking skills and be thoughtful, promote, and respectful
  • Post two responses to the original posts of any other classmates (50+ words per each response)
  • Posting should ask for clarification, challenge (respectfully) ideas, or describe a situation that illustrates the points being made. Simply agreeing or disagreeing with a post is not adequate

Threaded Discussion:

  1. Would you want to be placed in a nursing home if your condition warranted? Why or why not?
  2. Would you want to have financial matters taken into account when treatment decisions you would make? Why or why not?

Health Care Policy, Nursing and pharmacology (Due 24 Hours)

 

1) Minimum 8 full pages (Follow the 3 x 3 rule: minimum three paragraphs per part)

 

Parts 1, 2, and 3 must be different. Different writing and perspective, but always answering questions objectively

              Part 1: Minimum 1 page

              Part 2: minimum 1 page

              Part 3: minimum 1 page

              Part 4: minimum 2 pages 

              Part 5: minimum 1 page

              Part 6: minimum 2 pages       

Submit 1 document per part

2)¨******APA norms

          All paragraphs must be narrative and cited in the text- each paragraphs

          Bulleted responses are not accepted

          Dont write in the first person 

          Dont copy and pase the questions.

          Answer the question objectively, do not make introductions to your answers, answer it when you start the paragraph

         

Submit 1 document per part

3)****************************** It will be verified by Turnitin (Identify the percentage of exact match of writing with any other resource on the internet and academic sources, including universities and data banks) 

********************************It will be verified by SafeAssign (Identify the percentage of similarity of writing with any other resource on the internet and academic sources, including universities and data banks)

4) Minimum 3 references per part not older than 5 years

           

5) Identify your answer with the numbers, according to the question. Start your answer on the same line, not the next

Example:

Q 1. Nursing is XXXXX

Q 2. Health is XXXX

6) You must name the files according to the part you are answering: 

Example:

Part 1.doc 

Part 2.doc 

__________________________________________________________________________________

Part 1: Health Care Policy 1

1. Describe the key concepts underlying community activism and give examples of how each of these concepts applies to a specific context.

2. Examine how Advanced Practice Nurses can engage in community activism to limit further negative health impacts from Big Tobacco in their respective health communities.

Attached below is an additional resource, an article, that details various ways by which nursing professionals can engage in community activism.

Patient Advocacy and in the Community and Legislative 

Arena: http://nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/ANAMarketplace/ANAPeriodicals/OJIN/TableofContents/Vol-17-2012/No1-Jan-2012/Advocacy-in-Community-and-Legislative-Arena.html?css=print

Part 2: Health Care Policy 2

1. Describe the key concepts underlying community activism and give examples of how each of these concepts applies to a specific context.

2. Examine how Advanced Practice Nurses can engage in community activism to limit further negative health impacts from Big Tobacco in their respective health communities.

Attached below is an additional resource, an article, that details various ways by which nursing professionals can engage in community activism.

Patient Advocacy and in the Community and Legislative 

Arena: http://nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/ANAMarketplace/ANAPeriodicals/OJIN/TableofContents/Vol-17-2012/No1-Jan-2012/Advocacy-in-Community-and-Legislative-Arena.html?css=print

Part 3: Health Care Policy 3

1. Describe the key concepts underlying community activism and give examples of how each of these concepts applies to a specific context.

2. Examine how Advanced Practice Nurses can engage in community activism to limit further negative health impacts from Big Tobacco in their respective health communities.

Attached below is an additional resource, an article, that details various ways by which nursing professionals can engage in community activism.

Patient Advocacy and in the Community and Legislative 

Arena: http://nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/ANAMarketplace/ANAPeriodicals/OJIN/TableofContents/Vol-17-2012/No1-Jan-2012/Advocacy-in-Community-and-Legislative-Arena.html?css=print

Part 4: Adolescence: Contemporary Issues and Resources

 Topic: Smoking in adolescents

1.Describe the contemporary issue and explain what external stressors are associated with this issue.

2. Outline assessment strategies to screen for this issue and external stressors during an assessment for an adolescent patient. Describe what additional assessment questions you would need to ask and define the ethical parameters regarding what you can and cannot share with the parent or guardian.

3. Discuss support options for adolescents encountering external stressors. Include specific support options for the contemporary issue you presented. 

Part 5: Crisis Intervention

1. Mention and explain at least 3 stressors that are common in violent relationships. Explain your answer.

Part 6: Pharmacology

 

S.H., age 47, reports difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep. These problems have been ongoing for many years, but she has never mentioned them to her health care provider. She has generally “lived with it” and selftreated the problem with OTC Tylenol PM. Currently, she is also experiencing perimenopausal symptoms of night sweats and mood swings. Current medical problems include hypertension controlled with medications. Past medical history includes childhood illnesses of measles, chickenpox, and mumps. Family history is positive for diabetes on the maternal side and hypertension on the paternal side. Her only medication is an angiotensinconverting enzyme inhibitor and diuretic combination for hypertension control. She generally does not like taking medication and does not take any other OTC products.

Diagnosis: InsomnIa

1. List specific goals of therapy for S.H.

2. What drug therapy would you prescribe? Why?

3. What are the parameters for monitoring the success of the therapy?

4. Discuss specific patient education based on the prescribed therapy

5. List one or two adverse reactions for the selected agent that would cause you to change therapy.

6. What would be the choice for second-line therapy?

7. What OTC and/or alternative medicines might be appropriate for this patient?

8. What dietary and lifestyle changes might you recommend?

9. Describe one or two drug–drug or drug–food interactions for the selected agent.

community

 

  • Consider the community surrounding your school of nursing. Pick two environmental conditions and assess these conditions. Where do you think you could locate data to support your observations?
  • Fort lauderdale, florida
  • 1 page

Virtue ethics

 (11) Moral Dilemmas … Can Ethics Help? – YouTube 

youtube.com/watch?v=fJ9ttMAQr_A

I need to see this video on Youtube.

Judge the medical case in this video. Apply VIRTUE ETHICS theory that is based on the Aristotle and Function argument. 

 6 paragraphs (3 parents, 3 doctors), apply only one ethical theory( VIRTUE ETHICS) to decide the moral course of action in the medical case of the premature twins. Apply the VIRTUE ETHICS theory in each paragraph to support your arguments throughout the entire essay. Discuss the virtues involved.

NOT USING THE ETHICAL THEORY RESULTS IN AN AUTOMATIC ZERO.

I need a TURNITIN REPORT

short paper

 

Write a 2–3 page paper describing the application of Project Management Principles and Processes.

  • Find an article describing a health care program in a professional journal. This can be at the patient level, provider level, or institutional level.
  • Describe the program in terms of  needs assessment, goals and objectives, implementation and evaluation. Include information describing whether you consider the program to be successful or not AND why. Make sure you describe the health care program from the journal article. This assignment is “application of Project Management Principles and Processes” – not an overview/definition of what they are.
  • Include at least 2 references relevant to the topic. Be sure to include the reference for the health care program your paper describes.
  • Follow APA guidelines for citations and formatting. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.

Assignment 07: Prepare a Working Draft

HA3300D – Healthcare Policy and Ethics

Assignment 07: Prepare a Working Draft

Directions

At this point in the course, you should have an approved research topic and thesis/question. In this assignment, you will prepare a working draft of your paper with three sections completed: your research thesis/question, definition of terms, and reference list.

Step 1: Define Your Terms

For example, if you write a paper on end-of-life management issues, what do you mean by end-of-life? Are you talking about the care of the aged in nursing homes, or are you referring to those individuals in a persistent vegetative state? You must define “end-of-life”, or other important language like this clearly for your reader.

Compile a list of 3-4 terms that are important in your paper, defining what you mean by them in your own words.

Step 2: Further Develop Your Reference List

Your reference list can grow during your research, and even change during the process. But it is important to stay on track in your research by keeping a record of the sources you plan to use in your paper, even before you begin writing.

Add 3 additional resources to the list you submitted in Week 5.

What to Submit for This Assignment

In a Word document, start a working draft of your research paper. This document should include the following components to be submitted to your professor for approval. Items you should complete now are in bold font. For the other items, include the section title do not complete them at this time.

APA-style cover page containing your paper’s title, your name, and your professor’s name.

Working Draft:

.Introduction Section (to be filled in later)

.Research Question or Thesis (complete this section)

.Definitions of 3-4 Critical Terms (complete this section)

.Body Paragraphs (several sections and topics which will address your thesis/question to be filled in later)

Conclusion (to be filled in later)

Reference List (complete this section now; revise after you have completed writing)