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Criminal Justice
The Age-Graded theory emphasizes the importance of building social capital as a means of decreasing delinquency. As a professional working with adolescents, describe how could people help their clients develop social capital. Which organizations and key individuals could they enlist to assist that development? Be as specific as possible.

 

Who is Jesus

How does the beginning of Mark’s Gospel (1:1-15) establish different perceptions about Jesus from Luke 1-2?

Everything the Main Character does and represents that primarily relates to him alone, as opposed to specific relationships he has with other characters, can be said to be part of the Main Character Throughline. There are four different perspectives in the structure of any story represented by the combination of each of the four Classes with each of the four Throughlines: the Overall Story Throughline, the Relationship Story Throughline, the Impact Character Throughline, and the Main Character Throughline. The Main Character Throughline describes in the broadest single term what the Main Character represents and the area in which the Main Character operates within the story.

Super Objective Film Assignment. Of the 7 Techniques, you came across the Through Line for a character. This assignment is to elaborate on this further

• Your first task is to watch a film (anyone movie you want, Do Not Use TV Shows!).

• Pick any Character from that film.

• Find out what that Characters Through-Line is. What is this characters main goal?

• Write 300 words discussing this characters super objective or goal.

What is the goal?
How does the character attempt to achieve it?
What obstacles get in the way of that character achieving their goal?
At the end of the film, does that character achieve their goal?

Before you begin, examine your organization’s history of safety in a specific area and how your organization addresses patient safety issues. If possible, consult with a key stakeholder in the organization (such as an administrator) to better understand specific patient-safety concerns and how the organization is working to resolve the concerns. This person should also be able to discuss some of the organizational barriers impacting the patient safety issue.
Next, look at the basic concepts, principles, and practices that contribute to organizational quality improvement and patient safety. Review the literature for best practices and how technology might be used to improve the issue.
Finally, be sure to consider the legal and ethical implications associated with the safety issue, as well as possible organizational barriers to change.
Directions
As you construct this assessment, address each point as completely as possible:

Describe a patient-safety issue within your organization.
Compare the way your organization addresses patient-safety issues with the concepts, principles, and practices that contribute to quality improvement and patient safety.
Analyze the legal and ethical consequences of not addressing the issue.
Recommend evidence-based interventions to address the patient-safety issue.
Explain how technology can be used to improve the issue.
Identify possible organizational barriers to change (budget, vision, technology, et cetera).
Describe strategies to overcome organizational barriers to change, based on your knowledge of the organization.
Additional Requirements
Format: Include a title page and reference page. Use APA style and formatting.
Length: Ensure your completed assessment is 8 pages in length, not including the title page and reference page.
References: Cite at least five current scholarly or professional resources.
Font: Use double-spaced, 12-point, Times New Roman font.

Adult learning

• Assessment 2 Report 2
(2500 words)
From the area of the curriculum identified in Part 1, describe the current form of assessment and critically evaluate its effectiveness as a formative and then as a summative form of assessment.
Devise an alternative form of assessment to accompany your new instructional approach.
Explain why this new form of assessment is likely to be superior to the old form, in terms of (a) its effect on the students, and (b) its validity as a measure of mastery of the curriculum topic.
Implement the new form of assessment and report the outcomes for the case study or group participants.
• Evaluate the assessment instrument, identify strengths and recommend improvements that you would make in the light of your experience.
Recognise, categorise and generalise the student characteristics, and the elements of the
instructional process to your own educational situation
Describe and apply the principles of measurement and assessment

The Project Report must contain:
• A descriptive title.
• Introduction, outlining general aims and specific objectives.
• Summary of key learning concepts and learner characteristics.
• Discussion of relevant material from your reading (with references)
• Clear description of the participants and procedures.
• Systematic presentation of outcomes.
• Reflection on the activity in terms of its usefulness to you.
• Reference list. APA
It is appropriate to use sub-headings and to write sections of each report that correspond to the different parts of each task, as outlined above.
The project reports will demonstrate:
• critical analysis of the existing situation.
• use of the literature on adult learning and assessment to devise improvements to current practice.
• evidence of implementation e.g.: dated class observations, clean copy of a new assessment instrument or procedure.
• evidence of outcomes e.g.: work samples, observations, qualitative or quantitative data.
• reflective discussion.
Textbook, journals and references

• Textbook

The textbooks are
1. Burns, R. (2002). The adult learner at work. (2nd ed.). Sydney: Allen and Unwin Aust. Pty. Ltd
2. Miller, M.D., Linn, R.L. and Gronlund, N.E. (2009). Measurement and assessment in teaching.(10th ed.). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Education Ltd.
Available from the Open Universities book shop

• Recommended text
For preparation of assignments, you will be required to conform to the academic requirements as explained here:

Book Name Author Contents
The little red writing book – better sentences J. Dawson Introduction: How to use the Writing Construction Manual; Sentence Structure; Punctuation; Grammar and Syntax
The little blue writing book – essays J. Dawson About essays; analyse the brief; thesis statements; gather and organise data; writing, editing and proof-reading.
In Writing J. Samson and A. Radloff Writing as a Problem to be Solved; Getting Started; Pre-planning; Planning; Composing; Reviewing; Evaluating; Some Final Considerations
The Essay: A Guide to Writing Essays and Reports in Education J. Samson, A. Radloffand
B. de la Harpe Written to assist tertiary students with their essay writing and presentation skills. Includes information on how to plan an essay; structure ideas; write an introduction, main body and conclusion; and avoid plagiarising when using authors’ exact words or paraphrasing authors’ ideas.

• References
In addition to the prescribed textbook the following list of references will be useful:
Australian journal of adult learning. Underdale, South Australia: Adult Learning Australia Inc., (2000). T.L. Publishers, R. (2010).

Aspin, D. (Ed.). (2001). International handbook of lifelong learning. Boston: Kluwer Academic Publishers.

Athanasour, J.A. (1999). Adult educational psychology. NSW: Social Science Press.
Australian Council for Adult Literacy. (2001). Literacy and lifelong learning social justice for all. Canberra, ACT: Australian Council for Adult Literacy.

Barbour, R.H. (2005). Metaknowledge in tertiary education. Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) Conference Proceedings. University of Sydney.

Boud, D. and Falchikov, N. (2005). Re-designing assesment for learning beyond higher education. Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) Conference Proceedings. University of Sydney.

Boyd, J. (2000). A guide for learning facilitators combining the persuasive art of presenting and the gentle art of encouraging continuous professional growth. Launceston, Tasmania: Working Futures, 2000.

Brookfield, S.D. (2005). The power of critical theory, liberating adult learning and teaching: Transformative dimensions of adult learning. San Francisco: Jossey Bass.

Bryan, C. and Clegg, K. (Eds.). (2006). Innovative assessment in higher education. New York: Routledge Taylor and Francis Group.

Field, J. (2005). Social captial and lifelong learning. London: The Policy Press.

Field, J. (2006). Lifelong learning and the new educational order. London: Trentham Books.

Fogartry, R. J., and Pete, B.M. (2007). The adult learner: Some things we know. UK: Corwin Press, SAGE.

Galbraith, M.W. (Ed). (1998). Adult learning methods a guide for effective instruction. Malabar, Fla.: Krieger Pub. Co.

Hager, P. and Holland, S. (2006). Graduate attributes, learning and employability. Lifelong Learning Book Series, Vol. 6. Springer.

Kirkwood, A., and Price. (2005). Learners and learning in the 21st Century: What do we know about students’ attitudes towards and experiences of information and communication technologies that will help us design courses?.Studies in Higher Education, 30, (3), June.

Knight, P.T. (2002). Being a teacher in higher education. Buckingham, UK: Open University Press.

Knowles, M.S., Holton, E.F. and Swanson, R.A. (2005). The adult learner: the definitive classic in adult education and human resource development. Butterworth Heineman Publishers.

Leicester, M. and Field, J. (2000). Lifelong learning: Education across the lifespan. London: RoutledgeFalmer.

Ramsden, P. (2003). Learning to teach in higher education. London: Routledge.

Rogers, J. (2001). Adults learning. Buckingham, UK: Open University Press.

Scott, S. and Dixon, K.C. (Eds.). (2008). The globalised university: Trends and challenges in teaching and learning.Curtin University of Technology. Black Swan Press.

Waterhouse, S. (2005). The power of eLearning: The essential guide for teaching in the digital age. Boston: Allyn and Unwin, Inc.

Weimer, M. (2002). Learner-centered teaching: Five key changes to practice. San Francisco: Jossey Bass.

Yorke, .M. (2003). Formative assessment in higher education: Moves towards theory and the enhancement of pedagogic practice. Higher Education, 45 (4), June.

Legislative Assignment: 25% of Final Grade

Guidelines:

1. Select a New Jersey Senate or Assembly bill introduced inthe 2013-2016 legislative sessions related to nursing or healthcare. The bill

should hold significance for the safety, health and welfare of the public.
2. A copy of the bill must be handed in with the paper.!
3. Prepare a 7-10 page scholarly paper to include the following:
o Describe and discuss the New Jersey legislative process and the difference between the state and assembly versions of the bill.
o Discuss your rationale for choosing this legislation. Describe the impact this legislation will have on the health and welfare of the

public. Critically compare and contrast the benefits and limitations of the legislation. Is there a financial impact statement attached to

the bill? If so, what are the implications of the financial impact statement?
o Critically discuss your own view and position on this legislation.
o Discuss how other healthcare stakeholders view this legislation. Are they in support? Why or why not? Contact impacted stakeholders to

request their position. For example: the American Nurses Association, New Jersey Nurses Association, New Jersey Hospital Association,

School Nurses Association etc…
o Discuss how this legislation will impact nurses and the nursing profession.
o In addition, please identify the congressman, state senator and two assembly people from your own district (My district is Clifton, New

Jersey)

Your paper must adhere to APA format !
You must contact the stakeholders related to the bill: groups that are involved in the implementation of the bill or are affected by the

bill.
You must cite the bill and document communications you have with sponsors and stakeholders in your paper per APA format.

Be advised that you will also conduct an informal presentation of the paper in class and lead the class discussion (this is my role)

 

Leadership
Written Assignment – Template for Analyzing the Logic of Articles and Textbooks From the assigned research articles, write an essay that fleshes out

the “Template for Analyzing the Logic of Articles and Textbooks”. The essay should conform to APA style guidelines. It must have an Introduction and

Conclusion, with your discussion of each item of the Template written as a paragraph. Expected length is 11 paragraphs. Do not list the items of the

Template and write your answers – tie your answers into a coherent essay that give voice to your analysis of the article.

Assigned Article:

• Balyer, A. (2009). Transformational leadership behaviors of School Principals: A qualitative research based on teachers’ perceptions. International

Online Journal of Educational Sciences, 4(3), 581-591.

Textbook:

American Psychological Association (2009). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th Edition). Washington, DC: American

Psychological Association.

Paul, R., & Elder, L. (2009). The miniature guide to critical thinking: concepts and tools. Dillon Beach, CA: The Foundation for Critical Thinking.

Evaluation (40 points)
– APA Format: Form, Citations, References 1 to 8 total points

No format issues; common types of citations and references correct.

– Style: Clarity, Precision, Structure, Evidence, Formal / Unbiased Language 1 to 20 total points
Clear, formal, precise, with no obvious paraphrasing or quotation concerns. Well-structured, with all claims supported (i.e., citations). Unbiased

language.

– Mechanics: Grammar,
Punctuation, Syntax, Typos 1 to 12 total points
Nearly all grammar, punctuation proper.
Strong, varied sentences. Well-proofed.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Criteria for Evaluating Reasoning
1. Purpose: What is the purpose of the reasoned? Is the purpose clearly stated or clearly implied? Is it justifiable?
2. Question: Is the question at issue well-stated? Is it clear and unbiased? Does the expression of the question do justice to the complexity of the

matter at issue? Are the question and purpose directly relevant to each other?
3. Information: Does the writer cite relevant evidence, experiences, and/or information essential to the issue? Is the information accurate? Does the

writer address the complexities of the issue?
4. Concepts: Does the writer clarify key concepts when necessary? Are the concepts used justifiably?
5. Assumptions: Does the writer show a sensitivity to what he or she is taking for granted or assuming? Does the writer use questionable assumptions

without addressing problems which might be inherent in those assumptions?
6. Inferences: Does the writer develop a line of reasoning explaining how he is arriving at his main conclusions?
7. Point of View: Does the writer show a sensitivity to alternative relevant points of view or lines of reasoning? Does he consider and respond to

objections framed from other relevant points of view?
8. Implications: Does the writer show a sensitivity to the implications and consequences of the position he is taking?

 

 

Locate a non web-based source dealing with stress. This resource might be a book, video, or audio from the library or a bookstore. Also, it could be a stress-related support group. There may be other sources. Based on your chosen resource, develop a critique of approximately 500-600 words, which, at a minimum, includes the following:

APA style with citations, Three sources required.

1. The purpose or objectives of the source or service; usefulness, appropriateness and credibility.
2. If a book, audio or video, the author, publisher and cost to purchase;
3. If a support group, the sponsor and any rules about access and/or obligation to the Group;
4. Three references to other useful stress-related resource

Write a 1,000-1,250-word book review on Aikman’s Jesus in Beijing: How Christianity is Transforming China and Changing the Global Balance of Power.

1) As you review the book, explore what others have said about the book. What information, since the printing of the book, could be considered for a new edition?

2) Be certain to reflect on the resurgence of Christianity in China despite heavy persecution.

3) What does the relative lack of persecution in the American church mean for our future?

Include an introduction, conclusion, and three to five academic and news references. Cite in text and note in the references section.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

 

Drawing Conclusions About Research Findings and Their Implications for Clinical Practice
As a current or future nursing researcher and professional, your ability to draw reasonable conclusions from research findings will determine the effectiveness of proposed solutions for clinical nursing practice. As you continue to develop your skill set to become a nursing leader, your exposure to a multitude of research designs, research findings, and evidence-based practice will likely inform how you will absorb this knowledge into meaningful clinical practice. Throughout this course and program, your exposure to different research questions, research study designs, and approaches to addressing serious issues in both nursing and health care confirms the ever-changing landscape in which you have elected to practice. While this is in its own right challenging, it also offers several opportunities to create new knowledge, improve upon current nursing practice, and exercise research skills for positive patient outcomes.
For this Assignment, review the research methods and findings of the Verweij study conducted in 2014. The primary purpose of this quantitative research study was to investigate the effectiveness of an intervention to decrease medication errors in a hospital. The citation and discussion/conclusion information is intentionally deleted so you can draw your own conclusions.
In a 2- to 3-page, double-spaced paper, describe three conclusions you have drawn from the findings in this study, taking into consideration the limitations of the study. Next describe three implications for clinical practice. Once you have submitted the assignment, you will be given the full article for review.
Refer to the Academic Writing Expectations (AWE) Checklist document and use the Walden template from this week’s resources. No abstract or reference list is required for AWE 2000/3000.