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Article Critique Assignment

The article must be based on an EXPERIMENTAL research study. Do not use a review, meta-analysis, report, digest, or opinion or narrative article. The article must have prior approval from the instructor. The article critique assignment should be word processed in Times New Roman size 12 font. Please answer the following questions in complete sentence (except #1). You are expected to write at the graduate level. An electronic copy of the article must be uploaded as an attachment to Blackboard along with the completed assignment.

1. Make a reference entry for the article as it would appear in a reference list using APA style. (4pts)

 

Using the above reference and your article, answer questions #2-5.

2. Who was the author(s) of the study? Identify the institutional affiliation of the author(s). (2pts)

3. What was the title of the article? Does the title meet APA requirements? Justify your answer. (2pts)

4. Analyze the reference and identify the journal name, volume number, issue number, and pages for the article. (2pts)

5. Where did you obtain the articles (name of electronic database, website url, etc.)? (2pts)

6. Analyze the quality of the abstract using Section 2.04 in the APA Manual and provide the approximate number of words it contains. (The abstract of the study is usually the first paragraph, whether it is marked or not. Do not use the abstract given with the citation material unless it is obvious that there is not an abstract at the beginning of the study. (5pts)

 

Referring to the methods section of your article, answer questions #7-12.

7. What is the hypothesis or research question of the study?
(If there is not an hypothesis, it probably does not meet the requirement of being a research article.) (4pts)
8. What are the independent and dependent variables? (4pts)

 

 

9. Research Design Questions (8pts)
o Is the research study qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods? Justify your answer.

 

o Name the type of research design used i.e. pretest/posttest control group design, case study, ex post facto.

10. Sampling Questions (6pts)
o Identify the number of participants and give a brief description of the sample.

o How many groups were used? Did the article describe how participants were assigned to groups? If so, describe here.

 

o Explain the methods for sample selection and indicate the number of times data are collected.

11. Explain the instruments used to generate data (numbers, scores) including methods employed to establish reliability and validity of the instrument. (4pts)

 

Questions #12-14 refer to the use of APA style.

12. APA guides the writer in the format of the paper. Using your article identify and explain the basics elements of APA style. (For example: reference format and citations; header; levels of headings; order of pages; margins; alignment; spacing; typeface; use of numbers, etc.) Be very thorough. For each APA element mentioned indicate the APA Manual section and page number where the element was discussed. (10pts)

13. APA suggests sections that should be included in a research report. Review your article and identify and/or explain all parts of the study. Do not define or tell what they should contain, but rather, summarize these sections. (A summary reduces the material to a concise explanation in your own words.) (10pts)

 

14. Is the reference list done correctly according to APA guidelines and is there a reference for every piece of material cited in the study? Is every reference properly cited in the paper? Provide examples to justify your answer. (4pts)

Questions #15-17 refer to the overall quality of a good research paper.

15. State the limitations of the study (i.e., maturation, regression, history, subject characteristics, data collector characteristics); these should be acknowledged in the study or inferred from your knowledge about the threats to validity. (3pts)
16. Analyze the use of ethical procedures or absence thereof. (Is any mention made of informed consent or permission to conduct the study?) If not, what procedures would have been appropriate?) (5pts)
17. Analyze the qualities of the research in terms of worth. Was the topic clearly written, relevant, and a contribution to educational knowledge? (This should be an in-depth exploration of what you discovered as you read and should be between 150-200 words.) (10 pts)

For questions 18-20 select a passage written by the author(s) which is not from a secondary source. Please double space your answers in this section so the reader can review your APA formatting.

 

18. Quote a passage of fewer than 40 words directly from the article as though it were the first time you had cited the article. Be sure to use appropriate punctuation and reference citation format. (5 pts)

19. Paraphrase the quotation from the previous question as though you had cited it in a previous paragraph. Use the appropriate punctuation and reference citation format. (5 pts)

 

20. Quote a passage of 40 or more words directly from the article as if you had cited it in a previous paragraph. Be sure to use appropriate punctuation and reference citation format. (5 pts)
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Sundiata
read the book Sundiata
set the story of Sundiata to rhythm and rhyme
develop a rythm and ryhm scheme that is consistent.
include major characters and events in 500 words or more
develop an adventurous sequence that has a beginning ,middle, and end to the story of Sundiata, showing in this Ballard type genre , how he

overcome obstacles to become the great ing of mali

remeber to write as a poem

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The beginning of any large project can seem daunting; after all, every project needs a starting point, but many different styles exist for

approaching such a task. Some people like to spend a great deal of time planning their path; others jump right in. In this course—and this

week in particular—you will be encouraged to approach your doctoral study from a broad, high-level perspective, first considering the

desired end result or goal and then planning how to get there. The reason for this approach is that a doctoral study presents unique

challenges and requirements. The more you know, the better you can visualize your success.

In this Discussion, you will begin your high-level approach to completing the doctoral study by examining and understanding the

Prospectus/Chair Request form and its function in the DBA doctoral study chair selection process. You will review the process by which you

will complete the form during this course and submit it in Week 3 in order to find an appropriate doctoral study chair for your study.

After reviewing the DBA program FAQ sheet, and the DBA Prospectus/Chair Request form:

List the questions that you have about completing the Prospectus/Chair Request form.

What challenges do you anticipate in completing the prospectus and how will you overcome them?

Nursing
In a 2-page paper, delineate the role of the baccalaureate prepared nurse in the quality management process.

Paper requires a minimum of two references: one from an English-titled, peer-reviewed NURSING journal (less than 5 years-old) and one from the course textbook.
Professional, governmental, or educational organizations (.org, .gov, or .edu) may be used as supplemental references.

APA format required.

Book Requirement:
Professional Nursing Practice: Concepts and Perspectives

Author(s): Blais K. K., & Haynes, J. (2016)

 

business and professional writing
Write a 250-500 word memo to your school adviser requesting a review of your academic credits, progress in the program and evaluation of course your

course plan. Use correct memo format

What is the central value being defined in this AD? How is the ad using that value in association with its product?

 

Human Resources Management (HRM)
Please read the “Global talent Management in Novartis” case and answer the following questions in writing:

1. What is Talent Management (TM)? What are the main challenges and opportunities of global talent management?
2. Why is it necessary to match pay to performance, and how does Novartis approach this issue?
3. Is there one universal way for a MNC to motivate its employees around the world to exert maximum effort and be accountable for their results?
4. Further, is there one universal way to motivate scientists, salespeople, and other professionals?
5. Please explain how you would approach motivating and rewarding all these different types of employees working in the same organization.
6. What was Novartis´ main challenge in managing talent in China?

 

 

Week 5 Assignment: Media Relations: Communicating Via The Web
Overview
NOTE: This assignment is about how and why companies “talk” to/with the MEDIA. We are not focusing on customers or other stakeholders this time…so put

on your “PR Media” cap as you prepare for this one!
• Look up several websites of your favorite companies, artists, products, teams, etc. (National ‘brands’ will work best for this assignment)
• Find the “news room” or “media” area and check it out. Note: This area is most likely controlled and updated by a PR person or staff.
• What did it include? News releases? An electronic media kit? Photographs? Video? Company history? Bios? What other PR “communication” tools

does the site offer to help journalists/media audiences?
• Based on what you find at these “official company newsroom sites,” do a search for any media coverage that you think was the result of/or

included some of the information provided on the site news area. Make note of any traditional media sources (like TV/print/online news outlets) that

show up in your search. Now look for other sites that may have used this information…like blogs, Facebook or tweets for example. Which of the “media”

sources seem more credible? Why? What is the basic difference between reading/viewing a news article/story and a blog about the same topic?
• Compare and contrast your favorite two sites. Submit a written analysis (1-2 pages). Make sure they are two different types of companies or

industries. And make sure you give me hyperlinks to the sites. From a PR perspective, are they effective? Why or why not? Why is it important for

companies/celebrities/ organizations to post information for the media?
• Be sure to “tie-in” what you have learned so far in this course. Include concepts, terms, principles that “show” me that you can apply what

you’ve read…that you understand how this stuff really works in a real-world scenario.

 

Rubric
Use the following rubric to guide your work.
Tasks
ê Exemplary Satisfactory Needs Improvement Unsatisfactory
Content Paper is an exceptional summary and analysis of a “public relations situation.” Thoroughly addresses all questions in Step 2 of the

instructions, including what went right and wrong, how the situation was handled, how information was communicated to stakeholders and why it was a PR

situation.
(Max. of 20 pts) Paper is a sound summary and analysis of a “public relations situation.” Meets all requirements.
(Max. of 18 pts) Paper is a limited summary and analysis of a “public relations situation.” Does not address all requirements.
(Max. of 16 pts) No content
(0 points)
Mechanics Writing is clear, concise, and well organized. The paper has a sound thesis and excellent sentence/ paragraph construction. Thoughts

are expressed in a coherent and logical manner. There are no more than three spelling, grammar, or syntax errors per page of writing.
(Max. of 5 pts) Writing is mostly clear, concise, and well organized. The paper has a thesis and good sentence/ paragraph construction. Thoughts are

expressed in a coherent and logical manner. There are no more than five spelling, grammar, or syntax errors per page of writing.
(Max. of 4 pts) Writing is unclear and/or disorganized. The thesis is weak, and sentence/ paragraph construction is poor. Thoughts are not expressed in

a logical manner. There are more than five spelling, grammar, or syntax errors per page of writing.
(Max. of 3 pts) Does not use APA stylistic guidelines.
No thesis.
No logical sequence of thought
(0 points)

Workspace
Please write your paper in the space below. After you have written your paper, make sure to include your source material. Your source material can be

in the form of a URL link, but make sure the link is live and included in this document.

 

 

Case Study, Chapter 24, Assessing Older Adults
1. A nurse is about to create a teaching plan for an older adult patient that focuses on
health promotion and risk reduction.
(Learning Objectives: 4, 8)
a. Which areas of health promotion and counseling are specific to the older adult?
b. Which screening tools are appropriate in the assessment of older adults?

 

 

 

Identify a specific research theme and use academic sources to justify why this research theme is an appropriate ‘Global Research’ Project.

Your assessment must identify a topic of study, and tie this into a literature that is relevant for a critical Global Research Project. You must highlight the approach to knowledge that you will take and discuss how this represents a critical approach to Global Research. You should not outline your aims, objectives or methods.

The assessment must not exceed a maximum of 8 sides and must follow the departmental guidelines for submission, as set out in your handbook.