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POLICY FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT: The Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 (ASFA)

POLICY BRIEF GUIDELINES

You will write a policy brief related to the legislation you selected for your interest in the course. The policy brief should be factual,
evidence-based, and clearly articulate a position on the issue. It should be short and to the point but provide enough information so the
reader can understand the issue and come to a decision.

What is a Policy Brief?
A policy brief is a commonly used tool for advocacy that presents a course of action or policy-making. It communicates information to
provide a concise summary of a specific issue, with policy options and recommendations. The policy brief is aimed at government
policymakers or others involved in formulating or influencing policy.

Goal of Policy Brief
The goal of your policy brief is to persuade a decision maker to address a specific issue and implement the policy that you have devised. The brief should convince the reader that the problem is urgent and stimulate reader to make a decision.

Elements/Structure of a Policy Brief
Aim to strike a balance between a convincing problem description to highlight relevance of the topic and a strong analytical section that
explains options and recommendations. A policy brief is practical and action- oriented. For the purpose of this assignment, the elements
of your Policy Brief must include a minimum of 4 out of the following elements (or if not, explain why some elements were not relevant):

Historical Analysis/Background – describe historical background, when policy originated, how changed, legislative history of policy
Description of Problem – how widespread, who and numbers of people affected, causes of problem

Policy Description – how intended to work, resources, who will administer/fund policy, how determined if effective, who oversees/
evaluates, what is knowledge base

Policy Analysis – analyze the policy as relevant (goals, political feasibility, economic feasibility, administrative feasibility). May also
address ethical and practice related issues

Policy Recommendations – Present measured and balanced consideration of the possible solutions, why are they viable? Propose
arguments in favor or opposed to policy. Describe some proposed advocacy efforts and agenda for changes

Other Requirements:

 Provide Evidence of Reputable Sources & References. Provide evidence of resources from multiple
reputable sources and a list of 5 full references (this can include the 3 Article Reviews). Properly cite all
sources in main text and reference list using the APA citation style

 Length – The brief should range from 1700 – 2000 words long (not including list of sources consulted or
references)

Please make sure you are using quotes and college level words. No plagerism and please just make this sound good and not complicated or hard to read. This class is bio medical ethics class so you can make points invovlng the health care system and environment as well

Discuss your philosophy about behavioral change and growth to the approach
Conclusion

Introduction

Provide an educational introduction to Crypto Derivatives assuming the reader is unfamiliar with Crypto derivatives but has some knowledge on regular derivatives.

Basic questions to address include but are not limited to the following:
Crypto Derivatives (CDs)
• What types of Crypto Derivatives are available for transactions?
• Which cryptocurrencies have CDs? On what exchanges?
• What are smart derivative contracts?

Literature Review

Use Google Scholar, Google and other search tools to identify particularly helpful articles, books, journals and websites specifically on Crypto Derivatives that a reader can use for reference and further self-education. Look for important high quality educational material, not just casual wordy articles. Download relevant material and place it in a zip file for separate submission with this project assignment.

Bitcoin and Ether Futures:

Provide the following for Bitcoin/Ether futures
• How do crypto futures differ from standard futures in margining, settlement…? (Include contract specifications in an Appendix and not in the body of the Report.)
• How is the Fair Value price computed? What models are valid for pricing?
• Describe two or more typical applications but on a separate Excel spreadsheet develop numerical solutions clearly illustrating them. Separately include the Excel spreadsheet with your submission.
Bitcoin Options:
For Bitcoin Options repeat the steps taken with Bitcoin Futures answering how they differ from standard options and describe typical applications but with worked numerical details only in the Excel spreadsheet. Is a standard Black-Scholes model valid for pricing?

is it better or worse to completely replace textbooks with online resources?

You manage a small restaurant in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, and keeping good employees is one of your biggest challenges. Most wait staff and kitchen staff last no more than 8-9 months. Explain what you would do to improve employee retention.

no long intro or no long conclusion. in text citation is needed

Been chosen by your healthcare organization to investigate and recommend a major healthcare system initiative. This initiative should support and drive excellence in patient care, directly or indirectly. The objective is to provide the leadership team with a comprehensive overview of the initiative you choose that is supported with research and data.
Prepare a formal review/overview of a Healthcare System Initiative that directly or indirectly drives excellence in patient care. Examples include but are not limited to:
ANCC Magnet Journey
Trauma Center Verification
ANCC Pathway to Excellence
Certification for Primary Stroke Center
Primary Care Medical Home Certification
New BSN Graduate Nurse Residency Program
The paper will include (but is not limited to) the following:
An introduction that identifies and explores the significance of the initiative, a body with sections separated using Level 1 and Level 2 APA headings, and finally, a concise conclusion that highlights the key elements of the initiative
Review of the literature associated with the specific initiative;
Recommended leadership theory/style;
Recommended communication strategies (internal and external);
Recommended change management/theories, strategies and support needed from the organization;
Anticipated conflict management/resolution strategies;
Other implications: Potential costs, anticipated benefits and available marketing support.
A Note on Citation of Appendix or Appendices and Figures

A single Appendix is titled “Appendix” centered on a separate page and followed by the figure on the next page. Follow APA formatting for Appendix or Appendices, p. 39, APA 7th ed. manual. In-text, refer the reader to the Appendix for one diagram/figure, ie, (Refer to Appendix A, p. x); for multiple figures use (Refer to Appendices A and B, pp. x and x). Type Figure 1 with title and caption below figure. Refer to example in APA manual, p. 53, and explanation of legend and caption for figures on p. 158, 5.23, pp. 159-161.

Research: A minimum of 10 scholarly, peer-reviewed reference citations are required as well as appendices for tables and/or graphs labeled using APA 7th ed format.
Format: APA 7th ed.

A Critical Analysis of this article: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7071223/

Below are questions that will need to be answered in the paper:

1. Did the author(s) present the purpose of the research?
2. Did the author(s) provide sufficient evidence to support the significance or importance of the problem?
3. Was the research based on a hypothesis that rests on sufficient evidence and sound theory?
4. Was the overall design of the study carefully thought out?
5. Did the author(s) target the appropriate sample size?
6. Did the author(s) use the appropriate sampling method?
7. Did the author(s) present their findings in a clear and concise manner?
8. Did the author(s) identify the limitations of the study?
9. Did the author(s) provide suggestions for further research in the problem area?
10. Based on your informed opinion, what are the strengths of the study?
11. Based on your informed opinion, what are the limitations or weaknesses of the study?

For this assignment, you will first select a specific therapeutic technique (aka therapeutic approach, therapeutic intervention) discussed in this class and covered in Section III of the text. Carefully read all of the materials related to this technique available via the text and other class learning materials (e.g., lectures, supplemental articles or videos found within the pages of each module). Next, find at least two peer reviewed articles, published in the last five years, detailing research on the efficacy of this technique. Your written report will include a summary of what you have learned and a general critique of the technique.
HUMANISTIC APPROACH

In your report, make sure to address the following questions:

What are the principles, tenants, and assumptions of this therapy?
How does the technique work exactly? What methods are involved?
What client/patient population is this approach designed for? What type of clinical presenting problem or mental health disorder is this approach designed for?
What type of studies/research has been done on this approach? What has been found about the validity/efficacy of the approach?
What diverse client populations, if any, have been left out of the research on this approach?
If you were a practicing therapist, would you use this approach with your clients/patients? Why or why not?
What questions remain for you about this approach?
What research is still needed to better understand the efficacy of the approach?

Additional Requirements:

This is a formal, cohesive written essay in paragraph style and 1000 words at minimum
To help your grader, insert the number of the prompt that you are addressing in bold at the beginning of your response to that questions
All factual statements, including “common knowledge statements” must be cited both in-text and via a full reference in the references page (you need a references page)
Only Word or pdf documents are accepted
One-inch margins, double spaced, 12-point font
Documents must be named in the following format: LASTNAME_PSY394_Intervention
Paper heading must include: Your Name, date, course title, CA name, Paper title (e.g., “Summary and Critique of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy”)

Must be typed and in APA (7th ed.) Format.
1. Pick a topic related to criminal justice ethics.
2. Develop a research question (https://libraries.indiana.edu/sites/default/files/Develop_a_Research_Question.pdfLinks to an external site.)
3. Organization
Title Page
Outline Page
Must be organized like you would do an outline for a research paper.
Introduction, Body, Conclusion
Annotated Bibliography
At the top, you will have your citation for your source in APA format.
Must follow the outline
Must write in full and coherent paragraphs.
Example of how to do an annotated bibliography (https://guides.library.cornell.edu/annotatedbibliographyLinks to an external site.)
Reference page in APA format.
4. Sources
Must have 15 sources.
8 must be peer reviewed scholarly journal articles.
7 can be peer-reviewed scholarly journal articles, government documents (original data (not fact sheets or press releases), professional magazines, or law reviews.
No sources older than 10 years

Use the links within the directions to help write the paper