Final project on Substance Abuse

STUDENTS ARE TO SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOING QUESTIONS AND FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES IN COMPLETING A 4 PAGE RESEARCH PAPER.
Question 1. There is no consensus on the effectiveness of marijuana as a treatment for symptoms of pain, nausea, vomiting and other problems caused by illnesses or their treatment. By 2011, 16 states and the District of Columbia had laws permitting medical use of marijuana. There are an estimated 200,000 persons in California who use medical marijuana. Discuss the controversies with regard to the use and legality of medical marijuana.
Question 2. Cocaine abuse and addiction continues to be a problem that plagues our nation, One of NIDA’s most important goals is to translate what scientists learn from research, in order to help the public better understand drug abuse and addiction, and to develop more effective strategies for their
prevention and treatment.
Question 3. Opioid overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in the United States, surpassing car accidents and firearm deaths over the past few years. Opioid overdoses have been responsible for life expectancy declining for the past three years, a trend not seen since 1918. We are working on innovative treatments for opioid use disorder and the prevention of overdose.
INTRODUCTION (1-1.5 page)
Begin by introducing the topic and providing a thesis statement describing the focus of
the paper (i.e., this research will provide an overview of the relationship between
substance abuse and recidivism and summarize the prior literature that has investigated
this issue). A general overview of the state of research in your topical area should also be
provided here.
LITERATURE REVIEW (2-3 pages)
After identifying the topic and establishing its importance, you will provide a
review of the relevant literature. This should consist of 2 pages describing prior research
that is related to your topic. Sources can include academic peer-reviewed journals,
books, government reports, and even a limited number of accounts from the popular press
or accurate websites. You must read these materials, describe how they specifically
pertain to your topic, and cite them appropriately. When citing references, follow the
APA guidelines posted below. Your paper should consist of a minimum of 5 references.
Rule-of-thumb—generally easier/more appropriate to begin with the early research and
trace the development over time and end with the most recent studies.
DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION (1.5-2 page)
This section should include a general review of the overall key findings from the
research in your topical area and discuss the limitations of the prior research (i.e., small
samples, only males or females, short follow-up period, focused only on non-serious or
serious/violent sex offenders, only in once city/state/or region, etc.). In the next portion
of this section try to map out future directions for research in this area and offer
suggestions about how future studies can improve upon those of the past.
REFERENCES
SUMMARY
1) Introduction (1 page; double-spaced)
2) Literature review (2 pages; double-spaced)
3) Discussion/Conclusion (1 page; double-spaced)
4) References (single-spaced and in alphabetical order)
PROFESSIONAL WRITING SKILLS
In addition to including the elements discussed above, you must also demonstrate
professional writing skills. In order to satisfy this requirement, you must adhere to the
following guidelines:
1) Provide a title page: center all information on the page and include the following:
A) Title of your paper
B) Course name and number
2) Include page numbers in the lower right-hand corner excluding the title page
3) Double-space all text and single-space references
4) Use correct spelling and remove all typographical errors
5) Use an appropriate font such as: Arial or Times New Roman with a 12-point font size
6) Create headings for each section such as “Literature Review” and “Discussion/Conclusion”
7) Use correct citations and referencing format as presented below
IN TEXT CITATIONS
If author’s name is in the text, follow it with the publication year in parentheses.
When Gottfredson and Hirschi (1990) studied…
If the author’s name is not in the text, enclose the last name and year in parentheses at the
end of the sentence.
When the study was completed… (Wolfgang, Figlio, & Sellin, 1972).
If the page number is to be included, it follows the year of publication after a colon.
According to Gottfredson (1987, p. 2), a state of behavior…
According to a recent study (Gottfredson, 1987, p. 2), a state of behavior…
For three authors, give all last names in the first citation in the text. Afterwards, use the
last name of the first author and et al. For more than three names, use the first author’s
last name plus et al.
(Johnson, Smith, & Harris, 2003)
(Johnson et al., 2003)
Quotations in the text must begin and end with quotation marks. The citation follows the
end quote mark and precedes the period.
However, in a subsequent study “the data were reported by more specific job
types which showed that technologically oriented jobs paid better” (Hildenbrand,
1999, p. 47).
BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REFERENCES FOR BOOKS
One author
Champion, D.J. (1994). Measuring offender risk: A criminal justice sourcebook.
Westport, CT: Greenwood Press.
Two authors
Farrington, D. P., & Tarling, R. (1985). Prediction in criminology. Albany, NY: State
University of New York Press.
Chapter in book
Thomas, G. (2000). “Intelligence and anti-terrorism.” In M.B. Peterson, B. Morehouse, &
R. Wright (eds.), Intelligence 2000: Revising the basic elements (pp. 26-30).
Lawrenceville, NJ: International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence
Analysts.
BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REFERENCES FOR PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL
ARTICLES
One author
Moffit, T.E. (1993). Adolescent-limited and life-course-persistent antisocial behavior: A
developmental taxonomy. Psychological Review, 100, 674-701.
Two or more authors
Hirschi, T., & Gottfredson, M. (1983). Age and the explanation of crime. American
Journal of Sociology, 89, 552-584.
BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REFERENCES FOR NEWSPAPER OR MAGAZINE ARTICLES
Magazine
Jana, R. (2000). “Preventing culture clashes – As the IT workforce grows more diverse,
managers must improve awareness without creating inconsistency.” InfoWorld,
April 24, pp. 95.
Newspaper
Rimland, B. (2000). “Do children’s shots invite autism?” Los Angeles Times, April 26,
A13.
BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REFERENCES FOR ONLINE CONENT
Information posted on a website
American Sociological Association. (2000). “Code of ethics.” Washington, DC:
American Sociological Association, Retrieved Feb. 1, 2007 (http://www.asanet.org/codeethics).
Web version of a newspaper
Clary, M. (2000). “Vieques Protesters Removed Without Incident.” Los Angeles Times,
May 5. Retrieved Feb. 1, 2007 (http://articles.latimes.com/2000/may/05/news/mn-
26735).

philosophy of science essay

Does Hohwy and Palmer’s approach to social cognition yield any good way to handle the problem of other minds? (See page 171 in particular, but consider the larger approach they are taking in the whole article, as you respond.)

Whichever position you take on a question, state it clearly and defend it! You will be evaluated on the quality of your argument (see rubric), so you need to consider possible objections to your thesis from the other side, and respond to them. For example, if you think that Hohwy and Palmer’s theory makes the problem of other minds unsolvable, then consider objections from the perspective of a defender of theirs; if you think that they actually do have a great path forward to solving the problem, then consider objections from the perspective of someone who thinks that they cannot handle the problem of other minds.
Any time you quote material verbatim or paraphrase it closely, you do need to indicate the source (indicating just a page number is fine if you are only discussing the target article for the question you have chosen). Whenever you quote or paraphrase the text, do go on to use your own words to explain what you are quoting or referring to: don’t let quoting or summarizing take the place of your own thought. You are not expected to do secondary research beyond our assigned texts, but if you do consult any additional sources, please do cite them properly in any standard citation format (e.g. author/date, or APA, or MLA) and include a bibliography at the end (you do not need to include a bibliography if you only cite our assigned texts).

Constitutional Principles Assignment

The textbooks will be Liberty, Order, and Justice by James McClellan and Did America Have a Christian Founding by Mark David Hall- ISBN 978-1-4002-1111-1. If you are unable to access it, I can provide my school logins upon request. Textbook must be added

Short Paper: Constitutional Principles Assignment

Overview
The Constitution lies at the heart of both America’s
historical greatness and its uniqueness. The writing and ratification
of the U.S. Constitution became a significant moment in Western
civilization. In this assignment, you will have the opportunity to identify and
explain the main principles in the Constitution.
Your paper must address the
following 3 questions (The McClellan text will help you with
these three questions):
1. What are the main principles in the US
Constitution? Explain and discuss each principle fully.
2. How do the principles relate to each other?
3. What are the goals of these principles?

The specific short paper assignment instructions are the
following:
· Length of assignment: 2-3 pages in addition to the
following: title page, abstract, and reference section.
· Format of assignment: latest edition of APA.
· Number of citations: at least three scholarly sources
· Acceptable sources: scholarly articles published
within the last five years, course texts, and the Bible.

Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality
via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

psychosocial paper

a concise 2.5 page paper in APA 6th edition on disability of the eyes and blindness. The paper should address The following in relation to the chosen disability A) health condition or body function activities B.) participation environmental factors C.)personal factors.
a minimum of two scholarly references are required

write a section review journal to cover topics on “Species Resources/Biodiversity,” “Atmospheric Resources,” and “Water Resources.” under course program environmental studies

kindly read the instructions carefully.What you choose to include in your Journal is largely up to you but it is well to remember that it is a primary assessment tool in the class and satisfactory achievement will undoubtedly prepare you for the
comprehensive, subjective take-home final exam. For each section you examine you should consider the key concepts addressed including any extra reflective questions that might be given by the instructor. A successful journal entry will not summarize or even paraphrase lecture material but will demonstrate understanding by explaining, linking, and/or applying concepts covered in lecture and readings.
Other things you may consider including (but not all are mandatory) are:
– “Explaining things back” – remember that these journals replace traditional examination-type assessment and should clearly demonstrate your complete grasp of the material. Try to forget that the instructor knows this material (hopefully!) and explain it as if to someone who knows nothing (easier to believe! )
– Maps, diagrams, schematics, tables, or images that have aided your comprehension or have helped discern the concepts
– How has supplementary reading, research, or lecture helped you understand the ideas and theories?
– What benefit do you personally see in having gained this understanding?
– What things have you learned beyond the basics and what more would you like to know?
– Successes – with consideration of what you feel this has contributed to your understanding
– Challenges encountered and solutions attempted (whether successful or not)
– And others???
Your Journal must be completed on UR Courses in the area designated and be completed by each submission deadline as announced (you will have one week from the announcement in class and online to complete your journal. There will be a total of three (3) entries required during the term.
Your journal MUST contain a minimum 550-650 original word entry for each section covered (exclusive of diagrams). They should be demonstrative of your grasp of key concepts and be graded on your ability to explain, link, and apply them. Any reference to or use of outside sources (beyond class material) must be cited for source. Your grade will also depend on the effectiveness of your presentation.
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Remember — each section above should be approximately 600 words.
Note: You must include a a paragraph covering the special radiative character of the atmosphere — this is in addition to the above word guidelines

Masculinity and Fashion

This is a 1200 word paper. It will be submitted to anti-plagarism sites so please be mindful of that.
Times New Roman 12 pt. Double Spaced.

The question to be answered is this: “Masculinity and Fashion: How do men reproduce their masculine gender identity through fashion? How does it relate to power?”

The sources that you may use to support it are these:
– “What are you looking at: Masculinity, Performativity and Fashion”. Edwards, T (2005).
– “Fashioning Masculinity: Dressed for confort or style”. Craik, j (1993)
– “How clothing design and cultural industries refashioned fronteir masculinities: a historical geography of western wear”. Gibson, C (2016)
– “Doing Masculinity: the “look” of unaccompanied male migrant teenagers from Maghreb” .Mendoza Perz, K (2018)
– “Fashioning masculinity: Social Identity and Context in Men’s Hybrid Masculinities through Dress”. B Barry (2018)

Intermediate punishments

.Read about Intermediate punishments and then answer the following questions ensuring to answer in as much detail as possible from Howard Abadinsky use other information showing depth of reading .
How does the stated explanation for intermediate punishments differ from the actual purpose?
What is the purpose of intensive P/P?
What are the two types of IPS?
What is the standard for determining if supervision is intensive?
What is the criticism of intensive probation supervision?
What are the two questionable suppositions upon which IPS is based?
How can the screening process used to select IPS candidates be manipulated to produce success?
Why can only P/P agencies whose officers are armed and trained in law enforcement offer meaningful intensive supervision?
How does electronic monitoring (EM) with a continuously signaling system work?
What are the drawbacks of GPS monitoring?
Why is EM monitoring labor intensive?
What are the problems with EM?
What are the two basic types of halfway house?
What is the major difficulty with opening and maintaining a halfway house?
What is the “Boot Camp” prison?
What are the criticisms of boot camp prisons?
What is the purpose of a day reporting center?

Hiring overqualified personnel. The positive and negative effects.

THEME: Hiring overqualified personnel. The positive and negative effects.

1. It must develop a human resource theme. Such theme must pertain to the nature of the course, that is, it must discuss any human resource topic.
2. The essay must be, at least, 5000 words excluding references.
3. It must include, at least, 20 serious academic references.
4. References must be from academic journals.
5. Use APA reference style.
6. Make sure all references appearing in the main body of the manuscript also appear in the list of references and otherwise.
7. The manuscript must include: an introduction (what, why, and how), the main body of the manuscript, and a “closure” in the form of “concluding remarks”/” conclusions”. The main body of the manuscript must use subheadings.
8. Letter size must be 12, margins one each, double-spaced.

Cross Cultural Competence

Cultural Competency Course
Being culturally competent will be the foundation for your management skills. Having the ability to have everyone feel inclusion in the work place or organization will lead to solid team building.
Create a paper explaining what strategies, terminologies and theories you have used from the course text. This paper should be based on experiences from your employment or internship. You are to correlate what you have learned from the writings, while giving a concise understanding of the text as it relates to the course syllabus.
This paper should be four (4) pages at a minimum, double spaced, with a size 12 font (preferably Tahoma or Calibri).
The paper should have a cover page, and a page for the bibliography.

** please use the attached textbook chapter

Thank you

evaluation of a film, web site, or video game without research. No research is required or allowed for this paper. MLA format is required.

Paper #5 is a 3-4 page evaluation of a film, web site, or video game without research. No research is required or allowed for this paper.
MLA format is required.

Post the name of the movie, video game, or website you will be evaluating (see the paper topic for paper #5 in the Evaluation folder). Then, list the categories you will use for evaluation and the criteria you will use for evaluating them. The categories are things like actors, plot, graphics, navigation, etc. The criteria are more in depth. They are what you would use to decide if the actors or graphics are good. Lets say you are evaluating a movie. So, if your category is “acting” then your criteria might be “how much does the actor become the character” and “believability compared to the actor’s other roles.” Here the assumption is that anyone can play themselves, but that acting is about playing someone else. So what you need to evaluate is the success or failure of the actor’s ability to become someone else.
If you need suggestions on how to approach a media evaluation, read Nussbaum’s essay on Game of Thrones on 254 (11th) .