Reading Scores at John Adams Elementary School

Central Research Question: How can the problem of low reading test scores on the Virginia Standards of Learning Exams be solved for third-grade students at John Adams Elementary School?
This is an educational report of the low reading scores at John Adams Elementary School. Discuss the organizational profile and the introduction to the problem.

Bee Venom Therapy

**Will include article for idea and reference of this CAM therapy that can be used for reference.**
Submit your 8 – 10 slide PowerPoint presentation summarizing the type of CAM you selected from Part 1.
When you prepare your PowerPoint, be sure that the viewer will know the following six (6) items:
What the CAM practice actually is.
Who are its practitioners.
How it is typically used.
Why people use this type of CAM.
Its current status in the Medical world.
What evidence is there that supports its use.
If you use graphics in your presentation, please be sure that they are small in size and suitable for the PowerPoint format.

How can change management be successfully implemented in an organisation?

Length: 2,400 words overall excluding reference list (Report Format)
Font: Use Times New Romans, Font size 12 and 1.5 spacing

Instruction:
You are required to review between 10 to 15 academic journal articles on how to manage change in an organization (example, Business, Non-Profit Organisation (NGO) and or communities). The central question is “How can change be successfully implemented in an organization”? putting the emphases on the human resources management and the changes it goes through during that change period.

The Proposed Report structure:

1. Executive Summary
To include introduction and background of the study. The introductory paragraph is to cover the topic reviewed, the number of articles reviewed and the aim of the review (1/2 page – 4 marks)

2. Literature reviews
Provide in a summary form, the literature of the articles reviewed. You are to explain what these articles are saying about the topic of study. Quotations are required in this section. For example, According to John (2020), he mentioned that change management is necessary as it allows organisations to adapt to the changes in the external environment (2-3 pages – 10 marks).

3. Body
Paragraph 1: Define the term change management and provide an example.
Paragraph 2: Discuss the elements in the management of change.
Paragraph 3: Identify the similarities and the differences as highlighted by all these articles and in relation to human resources management.
Paragraph 4: Identify the gaps by evaluating the findings and linking them together to make sense out of your findings (2-3 pages – 10 marks).

In answering this section consider the questions of what, why, where and how changes happen in organisations.

4. Conclusion
You are to provide a conclusion by answering the reason for the study, summarise your main findings and provide your opinion (1/2 page – 4 marks)

5. References
Use Harvard Style in-text referencing and a reference section at the end, with 10-15 references from scholarly journal articles

Use Sean Blanda’s “The ‘Other Side’ Is Not Dumb,” danah boyd’s “Why America Is Self-Segregating,” and Lee de-Wit et al.’s “Are Social Media Driving Political Polarization?” to formulate a text that explores whether or not social media platforms are contributing to the division of Americans based upon their opinions, politics, and personal ideologies. Furthermore, consider what are the effects of this division, and perhaps how are online practices spilling into inter-personal relationships today.

Use Sean Blanda’s “The ‘Other Side’ Is Not Dumb,” danah boyd’s “Why America Is Self-Segregating,” and Lee de-Wit et al.’s “Are Social Media Driving Political Polarization?” to formulate a text that explores whether or not social media platforms are contributing to the division of Americans based upon their opinions, politics, and personal ideologies. Furthermore, consider what are the effects of this division, and perhaps how are online practices spilling into inter-personal relationships today.

American politics

#1: OPTION A) Why does the United States have the lowest voter turnout of any Westernized democracy? List and explain at least FOUR answers. (Make sure you focus on the systemic reasons for low turnout rather than the characteristics of a non-voter, such as low education, etc.) Present at least THREE arguments why low voter turnout IS a serious problem and then present at least two arguments why low voter turnout IS NOT a serious problem. Your answer must be at LEAST 15 sentences in length and is worth 20 points.

OPTION B) Explain the four components of political ideology. Illustrate the differences using political parties and/or your own position on the two ideological spectra. Your answer must be at LEAST 15 sentences in length and is worth 20 points.
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#2: OPTION A) This section of the course you have been reading about political linkage institutions, interest groups being one of them. First, DESCRIBE/EXPLAIN the FUNCTIONS/ROLES interest groups play in our American political system, specifically in advancing democracy, with examples. Second, EVALUATE the ways in which the interest group system falls short of the democratic ideal. Your answer must be at LEAST 20 sentences in length and is worth 25 points so make it good!

OPTION B) Answer the same set of questions but in regards to POLITICAL PARTIES. What segments of the political system do they help and how? Describe and give examples. How do political parties fail and what affect do their failures have on democracy? Your answer must be at LEAST 20 sentences in length and is worth 25 points so make it good!

Explain the strategy and the option contract(s) that you selected to implement it, along with the current price quotation(s).

Assigned Questions:

1. Examine Option Strategy –
Options Strategy:
Using the readings and/or other sources (e.g., http://www.numa.com,
http://www.cboe.com, etc.) select an option investing or hedging strategy for a
foreign exchange currency, a single stock or equity index that you would like
to explore. Then, find a current
option(s) price quotation that you would use to implement the strategy that you
selected. After designing the options
strategy, you should:

(a) Explain the strategy and the option contract(s) that you
selected to implement it, along with the current price quotation(s).

(b) Discuss your expectations about how the transaction will
perform from implementation to expiration.

2. Identify Useful Derivatives Website –
Identify a website (not previously identified) that deals
with the valuation and use of options?

What valuable information is provided by this website?

Explain, with specific examples, how the website is useful
to investors and analysts?

3. Most Important Things Learned –
What are the most
important things you learned from the study of this week’s readings and
assignments?

Medical Malpractice

Research Paper In the Research Paper, you will apply the sources from your Annotated Bibliography (and others you may find subsequent to submitting the Annotated Bibliography) to describe the current state of malpractice in healthcare and how healthcare professionals respond to and defend against allegations of malpractice.
Address specifically the issues raised by acknowledgement and apology in malpractice lawsuits:
· Injured patients often sue because they want an explanation of what happened, and an apology for the injuries.
· Statements by the healthcare professional that could be perceived as admissions can create legal liability in formal litigation.
· Some state laws, and some methods of alternative dispute resolution, help enable the apology without the liability.
Your paper must examine these issues and explain what options you would recommend, supported by your research and analysis. The final paper must include at least 4 scholarly sources other than the Reading & Study materials and the Bible, cited in text and in a reference list. You must also integrate biblical analysis of the topic into the paper.
The Research Paper must contain at least 1,200 words and follow full current APA paper format. The title page, abstract, and reference list do not count towards the length requirement. Submit your paper as a Word document.

Gleason, J. L., Swisher, E., & Weiss, P. M. (2019, May 03). Transparency and Disclosure. Retrieved from https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0889854519300099?via=ihub
Mastroianni AC, Mello MM, Sommer S, Hardy M, Gallagher TH. The flaws in state ‘apology’ and ‘disclosure’ laws dilute their intended impact on malpractice suits. Health Aff (Millwood). 2010 Sep;29(9):1611-9. doi: 10.1377/hlthaff.2009.0134. PMID: 20820016.
LIEBMAN, C. B.; HYMAN, C. S. A mediation skills model to manage disclosure of errors and adverse events to patients. Health affairs (Project Hope), [s. l.], v. 23, n. 4, p. 22–32, 2004. DOI 10.1377/hlthaff.23.4.22. Disponível em: https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mnh&AN=15318564&site=ehost-live&scope=site. Acesso em: 24 jun. 2021.
Hodge, Samuel D. “Efficacy of a Physician’s Words of Empathy: An Overview of State Apology Laws.” The journal of the American Osteopathic Association. 112.5 (2012): 302–306. Web.
Sweeney, J. F. (2018). MALPRACTICE GUIDE: 6 ways to better protect yourself. Medical Economics, 95(18), 10+. Retrieved from https://bi-gale-com.ezproxy.liberty.edu/global/article/GALE%7CA559212208?u=vic_liberty&sid=summon
Wreen M. J. (1991). Autonomy, religious values, and refusal of lifesaving medical treatment. Journal of medical ethics, 17(3), 124–130. https://doi.org/10.1136/jme.17.3.124
Curlin, Farr. “An Exploration of the Role of Religion/spirituality in the Promotion of Physicians’ Wellbeing in Emergency Medicine.” Preventive medicine reports. 3 (2016): 189–195. Web.
Domino, Karen B. “Malpractice Claims Associated with Medication Management for Chronic Pain.” Anesthesiology : the journal of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, Inc. 112.4 (2010): 948–956. Web.
Berlin, Leonard. “Will Saying ‘I’m Sorry’ Prevent a Malpractice Lawsuit?” American journal of roentgenology : AJR. 187.1 (2006): 10–15. Web.
Rachlin, S. (2004, March 11). Double jeopardy: Suicide and malpractice. General Hospital Psychiatry. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0163834384900252?via%3Dihub.

Do you see a fair balance of men and women in your industry? (context: my industry is management consulting)

No format needed. No reference needed. Just plain text.

Question 1. 140 words.
Women in the Workplace
https://graphics.wsj.com/image-grid/women-in-the-workplace-2017/
Read any of the articles on the above referenced link and express your views accordingly.
What are your views on women in the workplace? Particularly in light of the most recent news affecting both the political and entertainment world.
Do you see a fair balance of men and women in your industry? (context: my industry is management consulting)
What changes do you see between the workplace in the US versus other countries with which you have familiarity?

Question 2. 140 words.
Please respond to all of the questions below. Include specific examples for each response.
1. Describe the management style of your supervisor. What style do you prefer and why?
2. Describe your style as an intern. Example: assertive, responsible, inquisitive, patient, etc.
3. What changes did you see in yourself or the organization as a result of your experience?

Infographics

Create an infographic on the importance of one of the concepts for the module (either screenings or vaccines for older adults). Include at least (2) two scholarly sources, cited per APA on the infographic where used and add the references at the bottom of the infographic.
Choose one older adult community population (Examples: men, women, certain ethnic groups, etc.) and create an infographic on a topic of preventative screenings or vaccines for this population. Choose to focus on one specific preventative screening (like colonoscopy) or one specific vaccine (like pneumovax).
View websites on how to create an 8 X 11.5 color infographic (one-page Word or pdf. document), but do not purchase formatting options.
http://blog.hubspot.com/blog/tabid/6307/bid/34223/5-Infographics-to-Teach-You-How-to-Easily-Create-Infographics-in-PowerPoint-TEMPLATES.aspx
http://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/free-ppt-infographic-templates-designs-ht