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Answer the following questions from the Weight of the Nation Documentary
What was the significance of the Bogalusa Heart Study?
What are some of the environmental factors that can influence obesity?
What are some of the consequences of childhood obesity?
What percent of Americans meet all 7 criteria for ideal cardiovascular health?
What is the link between fatty liver and risk of CVD?
How much weight loss leads to improvement in health?
What are some differences you notice between the way the Blue Zones set up their societies and what we do here in the United States?

The purpose of this exercise is to practice a tool for overcoming writer’s block and developing ideas for essays.
Here are the details:
1. Find a magazine article that sparks a reaction in you. This reaction can be agreement, disagreement, anger, fear, happiness, etc. Any reaction is fine. Your reaction might be the notion that you want to respond or say something to the author of the article.

It does not matter what magazine you choose. It can be any magazine. It can be in print, or it can be online. It also does not matter if the article is recent or old. The main thing is just that you react to the article. After finding the article, you will read it.
2. After reading the article, you will write this exercise. This exercise is made up of three parts.
A. First, you will write a paragraph where you give the title of the article, the name of the magazine it appears in and the author. Then in that first paragraph, you will briefly summarize this article. That is, you will briefly tell what the article is about.
B. Write at least one paragraph sharing your reaction. At this point, do not be concerned with the organization. This is not a formal essay (that will come later); this is just an exercise to generate ideas.
Your reaction can be whatever you like. Just whatever thoughts are flowing out of your mind as you are thinking about the article, write those down. The thought process of this part of the exercise relates to the tools and ideas presented in the Ideas for Essays Lecture Notes in Unit 2.
This second part of the exercise where you share your reaction should be one to two paragraphs long.
C. Finally, after you write one or two paragraphs sharing your reaction, write a paragraph where you discuss possible essay topics that you see coming out of your reaction.
Here is an example: Let’s suppose I read an article about a recent hurricane striking the Gulf Coast. My first paragraph would identify the article, magazine, and author and briefly describe what the author is writing about in the article. Then I start a new paragraph and begin sharing my reaction. My reaction could be how scary it is that we are having so many more hurricanes and that they are so severe. Then that makes me think of all the suffering that takes place during natural disasters. My thoughts then begin to realize it is not only people that suffer but animals as well. I start thinking about homeless animals and how hard it is for them to get homes, especially older animals. My thoughts and reactions are not organized and very disjointed, but that is okay for this exercise because it is generating ideas. Finally, my last paragraph discusses possible essay ideas such as questioning why we are having so many storms, the government role in tragedies and help for homeless animals, especially older animals.

3. This exercise is to be at least one full page using our formatting guidelines of 1-inch margins, double spacing between lines, and Times New Roman 12 point type. It will follow the MLA formatting that you used in the Personal Narrative from Unit 1.
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The paper prompt is: Space, place, and landscape tend to blend into another, affected by identity, time, geography, and myriad other factors. For your first research paper, you are to select a landscape. This definition of “landscape” is very broad: it can be a painting, a city, an archaeological site, or any other place that provides a specific point of view. You should then research this landscape and analyze how it was created, what it meant when it was created, and what it means today. Does it have the same meaning today as it did in the past? How can it be viewed from different perspectives? What might it mean in the future? These and other questions should guide your research.
This paper should be 9-10 pages, not including cover pages or bibliographies, cited in the style of your choice (MLA, APA, Chicago, Turabian, etc.), but must be consistent throughout. You must use at least 6 sources that have physical copies of some sort in the library—do not over-rely on internet-only sources, and your paper should be based around those physical sources.

WORD COUNT: 1000 words minimum

PROMPT: Explain how the market revolution had the most profound change on the history of the USA. Detail the history of the change and supporting information for the argument for why the market revolution had such a profound effect.

Use these sources for reference:

8. The Market Revolution

https://americanhistory.si.edu/american-revolution/market-revolution#:~:text=In%20the%201820s%20and%201830s,transportation%20like%20the%20Erie%20Canal.

https://www.encyclopedia.com/history/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/market-revolution

REMINDERS:
Every paper should have page numbers and be a minimum of 4 pages
Career prompt papers should not just list facts but SHOW how the student is making the most of their college education. This can include speaking with a career or academic advisor.
Your sources for either paper should not come from random sites you find online. Blogs are weak sources. Career info from a random college page is another example of a weak source. Use the library databases, or google scholar.
Every paper should have a Works Cited page. See information in this week’s folder for how to create one. A sample paper can also be found in your Essay FAQ folder.
EVERYONE should review the paper requirements before submitting their paper. You can do this by clicking on “Essays” and reading the prompts again.

In 500 words or more, analyze the use of the carpe diem theme to advance the speaker’s argument in “To the Virgins, To Make Much of Time”. Pay attention to the use of figurative language to develop theme.

PLEASE USE SUPPORTING PASSAGES & POINTS FROM READING!!!!

Please see attached reading notes to help develop essay.

Link to “To the Virgins, To Make Much of Time”: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44688/to-his-coy-mistress

select one drama series/ movie listed below and submit a 800-word paper highlighting and discussing at least 4 different sociological concepts/ ideas put forward in the story line of the drama series/movie selected. These 4 concepts/ ideas can be taken from the same lecture or different lectures. If your selection is a Drama Series, you are requested to watch 3 episodes of your choice. If your selection is a Korean movie, you are request to watch the entire movie. Your submission should be able to show your understanding on and application of these sociological concepts/ ideas covered in the lectures. You may, if you so wish, connect the concepts/ ideas to your professional field or personal experience. Thus, the paper is NOT assessing your general understanding in social sciences. It is a paper assessing your understanding of sociological concepts and ideas covered in the lectures. This should NOT be a drama/ movie critique. DO NOT give a summary of the story. Do NOT comment on the performance of the director/actors/actresses.

*the concepts or idea should be covered in the lecture notes
Hereunder are the drama series and movies:
Age Harassment (PN1992.77. A16 E54 2016 DVD)
JSA Joint Security Area (PN1997.A18 K663 DVD)
Thirst (PN1997.A18 P352 DVD)
Girl, Interrupted (PN1997.G574 DVD)

Blog: The Intersection
of Social Determinants of Health on HIT and Patient Outcomes
Health literacy is defined by the World Health Organization
(WHO) as, “the cognitive and social skills which determine the motivation and
ability of individuals to gain access to, understand, and use information in
ways that promote and maintain good health” (n.d.). The American Medical
Association (AMA) defines health literacy as, “a constellation of skills,
including the ability to perform basic reading and numerical tasks required to
function in the health care environment” (Baker, 2006). These definitions
highlight the importance of health literacy for both healthcare workers and
patients.
Whether
it is the ability to fully analyze and interpret a researched study, or to
speak to patients in a way that gains their trust and develops their
understanding, health literacy directly relates to patient care.
However,
understanding the importance of health literacy does not directly correlate to
effective health literacy, so how does health literacy impact patient outcomes?
What barriers or social determinants might impact health literacy?
For
this Discussion, reflect on your understanding of health literacy, health
information technology, and health economics. Consider the impact of each of
these topics and explore how they are related to patient care. You will also
recommend strategies to overcome potential barriers as they relate to the
topics.
Post a cohesive response that addresses the following:
· Introduction: write a brief explanation on the
Intersection of Social Determinants of Health-on-Health Information Technology
and Patient Outcomes.
Explain how Health Literacy, Health Information
Technology (HIT) on Patient Outcomes, and Health Economics may be
integrated into and impact clinical practice for your healthcare
organization or nursing practice (My healthcare Organization is a
community health care clinic). Be specific and provide examples.
Describe your understanding of the concept of health
literacy.
Why is it important to understand implications for the
lack of health literacy for nursing practice?
Discuss and evaluate how COVID-19 may have impacted
each of these topics for healthcare delivery and nursing practice. Be
specific.
Recommend at least two strategies you might implement
for overcoming challenges/barriers related to these topics in your
healthcare organization or nursing practice (Community health clinic).
Conclusion should be clear well elaborated and capture
the entire paper
References:
Baker,
D. W. (2006). The meaning and measure of health literacy. Journal of General
Internal Medicine, 21(8), 878–883. doi:10.1111/j.1525-1497.2006.00540.x

World
Health Organization. (n.d.). Health promotion.
https://www.who.int/teams/health-promotion/enhanced-wellbeing/seventh-global-conference/health-literacy#:~:text=Health%20Literacy%20has%20been%20defined,promote%20and%20maintain%20good%20health

The Research Paper Topic Proposal
This week, you will submit your research topic proposal to your instructor for approval.
Begin by exploring topics in developmental psychology. Reference your textbook, the weekly introductions in your course, and reputable journal articles to explore topic ideas. Be sure to choose a topic that you are highly interested in. From that topic, you will pose a question for your research.
For example, you may find interest in the life span of adolescence. From there, you may want to explore issues related to adolescent suicide. From this topic you could pose a number of questions to research, such as:
Are adolescents from single-parent homes at higher risk of suicide than those from two-parent homes?
Does lack of play in childhood lead to anxiety and depression in adolescence?
Does “helicopter parenting” lead to anxiety and depression in adolescence?
How to Develop a Research Question
Your research question should enable you draw some unique conclusions so that you are not simply reporting on research that has already been concluded. You may have to do some preliminary research within your topic to determine a suitable question. Here are some examples.
This example is too broad and will likely lead to a confusing and disorganized paper. It lacks parameters.
Why do adolescents commit suicide?
This example is too narrow. It can be answered rather simply with some basic data.
How many adolescent suicides occurred last year?
A good research question specifies the parameters of the research, yet leaves room for analysis and the writer’s unique input.
What are some of the unique social factors that led to an increase in suicide rates among 13- to 18-year-old females in 2015?
(In your paper, you would define two to three social factors you deem significant and connect them with the appropriate physical, cognitive, and socioemotional occurrences happening during this part of life span development. Then, draw your own conclusions from the research you find.)
Once you have your research question, phrase it as a statement so that it can become your thesis statement. The thesis statement is what drives the direction of your paper.
The Research Paper Topic Proposal Assignment
Include the following in your topic proposal:
Your research question
Your thesis statement
A narrative describing your topic and why you chose it (its significance)
Refer to the Writing Resources link under the Student Resources tab for help with writing thesis statements and research questions, and consult your West Coast University librarians for database search support as needed.
Your topic proposal should be 1–2 pages in length. Use current APA Style and cite and reference all sources.
See rubric for specific grading criteria.

https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/12/economy/recession-inflation-economy/index.html

1 summary at the end and make sure to cite evidence from the article. 2 separate paragraphs total and one page, the first paragraph is a summary of the article and the second is a reflection and opinionated paragraph.