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Assignment 1: Description of Research Methodology
Due Week 2 and worth 150 points.In this assignment, you will write an essay about the research methods and ethical implications of a social

psychology study. You will get information about the study from one of the entries in the SPARQ “Solutions Catalog”, which is a web site

maintained by Stanford University at https://sparq.stanford.edu/solutions?&&. SPARQ is an acronym for “Social Psychological Answers to Real-

world Questions.” Each entry in the Solutions Catalog names a problem, and then offers a solution to that problem, based on a research study in

social psychology.
To keep this assignment short and manageable, your only sources for this assignment should be from the SPARQ site and your course materials,

such as your textbook. There is no need for you to cite any of the course materials. Therefore, no additional citations or references are

needed, beyond those from the SPARQ site.
In this exercise, you will choose one of the entries in the SPARC site, and then write a two to three (2-3) page paper that meets the following

requirements.
1. Begin your paper with a short introductory statement that clearly identifies the article from the SPARQ site that you are using, as well

as the corresponding research article. Model your statement after the following example:
The article I selected from the SPARQ website is entitled “Boost Grades by Reframing Failures” (Wilson, n.d.), which summarizes a research

article (Wilson & Linville, 1982) on the topic.
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• Please note that there are two APA “in-text citations” in this example. The first citation “(Wilson, n.d.)” is an in-text citation for

the SPARQ article. The SPARQ articles are undated, which means that there is no date of publication reported. The “n.d.” designation is an

abbreviation for “no date”.
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• The second citation “(Wilson & Linville, 1982)”, is an in-text citation to the original research article. We are asking you to cite this

paper for practice in using APA, but are not requiring you to read the original paper. Normally, you should cite only those articles that you

actually read and used, but we’re making an exception here for the purposes of practice.
1. Briefly summarize the main details of your chosen social psychology research study. Identify the main research method(s) used in the

study (e.g., case study, experiment, observation, etc.).
2. Explain whether or not you believe the research methodology that the researchers used in the study was the most appropriate for the

study. Provide a rationale for your response.
3. Discuss whether or not you believe the research methodology used in the study is the one (1) method that provides researchers with the

most information in general. Explain the main reasons why or why not.
4. Explain the major ethical implications of the selected study (e.g., informed consent, debriefing, etc.). Describe the main reasons why

you believe the study was or was not ethical. Provide a rationale for your response.
5. The final section of your paper will be a reference section that contains a corresponding reference for both of the in-text citations in

your introductory statement (see point #1, above). In APA-style citations, in-text citations must match up with a reference in the reference

section. You can model your reference section after the following:
Wilson, T. D. (n.d.). Boost grades by reframing failures. Retrieved from https://sparq.stanford.edu/solutions/boost-grades-reframing-failures
Wilson, T. D. & Linville, P.W. (1982). Improving the academic performance of college freshmen: attribution therapy revisited. Journal of

Personality and Social Psychology, 42 (2), 367-376.
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• These examples follow the APA conventions for an Internet article, and a professional journal article, respectively.

Develop an educational philosophy that includes theories of leaning and motivation.
Develop an educational philosophy that addresses the needs of students who are culturally or linguistically learners.
Develop an educational philosophy that addresses the needs of students with disabilities and other diverse learners
Develop one introductory activity that reflects your educational philosophy.
Ensure that the activity addresses an exact leaning goal and objective.
Ensure that the activity is student-centered and provides motivational tasks that engage student’s attention
Component Two
Identify and describe at least three different kinds of technologies that are currently available.
Explain how one of the chosen technologies could be used in your chosen educational profession to increase productivity and communication.
Component three
Develop a resume that is appropriate for a first- time educational position or a change in teaching position.
Develop interview questions and summarize interview responses of a person in the chosen educational profession. Please remember to inform the

person of the reason for the interview and maintain any confidentiality requests.
Lists 3 to 5 websites of professional organizations or resources to assist in your chosen profession and write a brief description of each
Cover page and citations references

Learning Activities
Required Reading
Brannon & Updegraff: Chapters 12 & 13
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Smoking & Tobacco Use webpage:
Fast Facts
TIPS Campaign
State Fact Sheets
The Truth Initiative
Video: Rufjunk. (April, 2008). Nicotine Addiction and Molecule Diffusion. (3:46)
The National Institute on Drug Abuse – A website with many options to learn more about prevention and treatment of drugs/alcohol issues.
Video: Detox to Rehab. (July, 2016). The Addicted Brain. (5:40)
Module Objectives
At the end of this module, you should be able to, via your discussions and assignments:

Comprehend how smoking impacts the respiratory system
Explain the health consequences of using tobacco and alcohol/drugs
Understand how drugs and alcohol impact the human body
Determine the risk factors for tobacco, drugs, and alcohol use
Understand methods of effective treatment for tobacco, drugs, and alcohol
The resources below and incorporating them into your written assignments or the discussion area. (Remember to cite any materials you use.)

(Remember to cite any materials you use.)

Behavioral Risk Factors in Cancer
McTiernan A. (2008). Behavioral risk factors in breast cancer: can risk be modified? (includes abstract). Oncologist, 8(4), 326-34.

“The International Agency for Research on Cancer estimates that 25% of breast cancer cases worldwide are due to overweight/obesity and a

sedentary lifestyle. The preponderance of epidemiologic studies indicates that women who engage in 3–4 hours per week of moderate to

vigorous levels of exercise have a 30%-40% lower risk for breast cancer than sedentary women. Women who are overweight or obese have a

50%-250% greater risk for postmenopausal breast cancer. Alcohol use, even at moderate levels (two drinks per day), increases risk for both

premenopausal and postmenopausal breast cancer.”

National Cancer Institute: Cancer Causes and Risk Factors

Doctors often cannot explain why one person develops cancer and another does not. But research shows that certain risk factors increase

the chance that a person will develop cancer. These are the most common risk factors for cancer:

Risk Factors in Cardiovascular Diseases
Risk factors are traits and lifestyle habits that increase a person’s chances of having coronary artery and vascular disease. Some risk

factors cannot be changed or controlled, while other risk factors are controllable.

The Changing Rates of Cancer Deaths
Cancer Mortality Surveillance – United States, 1990-2000. MMWR. Surveillance Summaries, June 4, 2004. 53(SS03);1-108

“Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States and is expected to become the leading cause of death within the next

decade. Considerable variation exists in cancer mortality between the sexes and among different racial/ethnic populations and geographic

locations. The description of mortality data by state, sex, and race/ethnicity is essential for cancer control researchers to target areas

of need and develop programs that reduce the burden of cancer.”

Reducing Cardiovascular Diseases
The Prevention Of Cardiovascular Disease: Have We Really Made Progress? Pearson, Thomas A.. Health Affairs, Jan/Feb2007, Vol. 26 Issue 1,

p49-60, 12p

“Despite reductions in cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality, current evidence suggests that CVD is not being prevented but, rather, is

being made less lethal. Evidence based guidelines have been developed for secondary, primary, and community based prevention. To improve

compliance with secondary prevention guidelines, programs must better organize and monitor care. Primary prevention requires assessment of

risk in asymptomatic people to yield cost effective benefits.”

 

Sam Harris

Reference is Sam Harris. Christian Universities Online. (2015). Top 10 TED talks on religion. Retrieved from

http://www.christianuniversitiesonline,org/top-10-ted-talks-on-religion/

Directions.
A one page reflection paper in which you identify the main religious idea from the video and then discuss how that idea is shaped by a consideration

that is not religious. Consider the following:
In what way does the globalization of communication affect the way we understand religion as a culture?
How do the ideas in each of the ideos relate to your own religious identity? ( I am a Christian)
How have actions and/or events in your own ife challenged traditional ways of thinking about religion?

 

1) Setha Low, “The Erosion of Public Space and the Public Realm: Paranoia, Surveillance, and Privatization in New York City.” City And Society 16.1 (June 2006), 43-49.
2) Jane Jacobs, “The Uses Of Sidewalks: Safety.” The City Reader (New York: Routledge), 105-110.
3) David Harvey, “The Right to the City.” International Journal of Urban and Regional Research 27.4 (September 2003) 939-941
4) Asifa Iqbal and Vania Ceccato, “Is CPTED Useful to Guide the Inventory of Safety in Parks? A Case Study in Stockholm Sweden.” International Criminal Justice Review 26.2 (2016): 150-168.
ALL in-text citations from the book and the articles must be referenced with EXACT page #’s so the professor knows where the evidence is coming from!!

This is a book review of Lisa Benton-Short’s “The National Mall: No Ordinary Public Space”
The book examines the creation and the regulation of this iconic public space in Washington, DC.
In the review, you must reflect upon what this book tells us about the creation of public space, and the role that various levels of government play in its maintenance.
Why has this public space been such a contested one?
How have theseconflicts played out?
How does this relate to discussions we have been having this semester about the regulation of public space?
In evaluating the book review, the professor will be paying particular attention to the evidence you provide of your engagement with and comprehension of the text, your ability to craft a critical analysis of it, and the clarity of your prose.

 

Managing Health Systems
Identify health services laws or regulations based on: 1. a utilitarian philosophy, 2. a deontological
philosophy, and 3. elements of both. How compatible are these philosophies when included in the
same law or regulation? How might the differences of these schools of thought affect your work,

your organization. or your profession? Objective to be covered with this is to provide an in-depth
understanding of the ”systems framework” of the U.S. health services systems including: 1.

foundations of systems (health behavior, social norms, culture. values. and political historical
developments) 2. structures of healthcare systems (providers. institutions and services) 3. systems
resources (financing and payment mechanisms); and 4. system outcomes (cost, access and quality)

Imagine that you have awakened after an automobile crash to find that a ventilator is being used to help you breathe and that you have been given a neuromuscular blocker to keep you from fighting the action of the ventilator. How would it feel to be aware of your surroundings yet unable to move or communicate? What nursing interventions would be important to you during this time?

You are a Planning Officer employed by Westminster City Council. You will be preparing a planning report to the local planning committee on a proposal by Kydonia Holdings to build a mixed housing, commercial and retail development on a site in Moxon Street, Westminster.

The 0.35 hectare site is owned by Westminster Council, and is currently used as a temporary public car park and temporary farmers market.

Your report will need to include an appraisal of the site and its surroundings, an analysis of the legal and planning issues arising from the proposal, and a recommendation as to whether the scheme should be approved or refused.

You should explain clearly the reasons for your recommendation.

You will be provided with a copy of the planning application, a site plan, drawings of the proposed scheme, and letters received following consultation.

You will need to examine and apply any relevant national, regional or local planning policies in completing the report and making your recommendation.

The final project report of between 2,500 and 3,500 words

Writing Assignment: Background Radiation 11.01
When you refer to something as being in the “background,” you may mean it is something that goes unnoticed. Have you ever heard of the term background radiation? You have been asked by the local paper to write a column explaining background radiation to the members of your community. In your article, be sure to address the following questions:
What is background radiation?
What are the major sources of background radiation?
How is background radiation measured?
What are two elements that produce background radiation on earth and what do their decay equations look like?
What dangers does background radiation pose to humans?
Do certain areas of the country have higher levels of background radiation than others? If so, identify these areas and compare the background radiation levels.

book summary or chapters explaination please

Irish-Americans andthe Dilenmas of U rban Machine Politics

Erie’s work; Rainbow’s End details the rise, development, and diminishing of the Irish-A merican
political machines in six municipalities, Chicago included. The author explains the political
device based on the perspectives of economics and ethnicities. Erie (5) revealsthat the machines
failed to incorporate other ethnicities and at the same time failed in the facilitation of financial
flexibility for the Irish.

The author notes material rewards like minicipal services succeeded in persuading the
populace to back the machines either as activists or voters. However, the availability of those
incentives was limited, and it implies that leaders cut the demands on resources or enlarge their
supply. Alliances between the state and national governments acted to increase the number of
resources whereas the market reduced by giving non-supporters sy nbol ic credit rather than
practical resources. The machine felt threatened because the mobilized support by minority
ethnicities meant that the new voters could request more than what was available (Erie 9).

The machines’ capability changed with time and from city to city through the design of
conducive exchange proportion between applicants and assets (Erie 14). Erie mentions four
distinct periods involved with city politics: 1840-1896, 1896-1928, 1928-1950, and 1950-1985.
For each stage, the urban cultural structures and strategic frameworks cooperated to develop

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machines with a unique democratic alliance and set of strategies (Erie 19). City politics failed in
the exchange of voters support and material properties when considering the opposing side. The
black revolts and the Progressive Era also desired substantial assets. He explains that the
cutbacks initiated by President Reagan cutbacks ignited the revolution by the blacks against the
machine. The black politics, however, may have risen from nontangible rewards like civil rights
movements and the church.