What is the problem that you are trying to address in this project?

In this portion of the assignment, students must compose a paper that addresses the following areas: Conceptual framework: •What is the problem that you are trying to address in this project? •Why is this something you want to change? •What is the central research question for this study? •What is your hypothesis for this study? •What is dependent variable in your study? •What is the independent variable in this study? •How are you, for the purposes of this study, defining your independent variable and your dependent variable? •What are some potential control variables that you want to account for in this study? •Do you foresee any problems in doing this study or implementing the intervention? Literature review: Use a minimum of five scientific journals found in the Adams Library database to answer the following questions: •What does existing literature tell us about your independent variable? •What does existing literature tell us about your dependent variable? •What does existing literature tell us about the relationship, if any, between your independent and dependent variables? •What does existing literature tell us about potential control variables in your study? How do they influence your independent and/or dependent variables? *Be sure to describe any significant limitations that are present in the studies you cite. Methods: •What additional questions did you add to the tool and why did you add these questions? •What intervention did you decide upon and why did you choose this intervention? •How will you collect the data? Where? When? •How will you store data and keep it secure? •What logistical challenges might come up for you when you are collecting data? Research Question The overarching question that this study needs to address is: Does consistency with exercise effect stress levels? Hypothesis. I hypothesized that the more consistent I am with exercise, the less stress I will experience in my day to day life. My goal is to reduce stress, and the objective is to exercise more.

Define the provisions and procedures of the policy.

Here are the five questions that your policy proposal MUST extensively and properly address: What problem is this policy trying to solve? What is causing the problem (that is, what is the theory that explains the cause corresponding solution? Define the target population of the policy. Which persons or groups are included and which are not? Identify the responsible authority. Who is required to carry out the policy, and what will their responsibilities be? Define the provisions and procedures of the policy. Provisions specify the sanctions or services that will be delivered, the conditions that must be met in order for the policy to be carried out, and the evaluation strategies that would be adopted to assess the development and implementation of the policy. Individuals responsible for implementing a specific set of rules must also clearly understand the specific sequence of actions to be taken (procedures) to ensure that the policy is carried out consistently. Remember NOT to structure your proposal according to the five questions above. These questions actually constitute a checklist through which to ensure completeness and consistency. Wayne N. Welsh and Philip W. Harris’s From Criminal Justice Policy and Planning that I attach to the end would provide you with a detailed clarification on these questions. Designing a Policy The policy proposal document should include an executive summary – a summary equal to about 10% of the total memo. Ideally, the summary should be 2 pages or less. An executive summary normally differs from an abstract in that an abstract is much shorter and is intended as a very brief overview. This executive summary is a condensed version of the full-length policy proposal, containing a succinct statement of the problem your proposed policy aims to deal with, background information, concise analysis, concluding remarks, and policy recommendations. See examples of executive summaries: ExecutiveSummaryExample-JudgingUseOfForce.pdfPreview the document ExecutiveSummaryExample-LGBTStudents.pdfPreview the document Include substantive headings to differentiate one section from another and guide the reader through the policy. See examples of policy proposals: PolicyExample-Incarceration.pdfPreview the document PolicyExample-PrisonToWork.pdfPreview the document Preventing Sex Trafficking Reducing Demand for Commercial Sex.pdf Specify Policy Provisions and Procedures In order for a set of principles or rules to be implemented well, individuals responsible for carrying them out must understand what is to be done (provisions) and the steps that must be taken (procedures) so that the policy is carried out consistently. In the case of a curfew for juveniles, the rule about “who gets what and in what order” is clear. In other cases, however, the policy statement must be more detailed. It is critical that provisions and procedures be developed and stated clearly in order to ensure consistency, fairness, and control of costs associated with the policy’s implementation. Typically the policy identifies: Provisions: What is to be done: the goods, services, opportunities, or interventions that will be delivered to members of the target population Procedures: The steps that need to be followed and the conditions that must be met to apply the policy (i.e., implementation and evaluation). For example, state Community Corrections Acts (CCAs) are policies that specify how community correctional programs should be developed to control the growth of prison populations. The provisions of state CCAs vary on at least four dimensions: The degree of decentralization of authority from state to local levels (e.g., administrative control granted to city/county networks v. state-run programs). The nature of citizen participation in the design, governance, and operation of community corrections programs (e.g., citizen advisory board, role in case screening). Relative emphasis on deinstitutionalization of offenders (e.g., the degree to which reductions in local or state prison populations are explicitly mandated; funding incentives or disincentives are tied to prison populations). The nature and scope of individualized sanctions and services to be offered (e.g., relative emphasis on rehabilitation, reintegration, restitution, restoration, or control). We see that provisions may overlap to some degree with decision authority and target identification. The decision authority who chooses to keep some prison-bound offenders in the community may be bound by strict eligibility criteria that include the type of crime the offender committed, their prior court history, and their family or employment situations. In another setting the policy may specify a requirement (provision) that a certain proportion of prison-bound offenders must stay in the community. How these offenders are selected may or may not be left to the discretion of decisionmakers. When specifying the provisions of a policy, it is also important to specify the specific steps or procedures to be followed. For example, Emergency Release Acts are controversial policy options that require a local or state correctional agency to release certain prisoners in order to bring the population down to an acceptable level.10 Obviously, such a policy is not popular with everyone. Letting prisoners out before their sentence is completed may be regarded as cheating. After all, the judge handed down a sentence that seemed fair. The fact that the prison is crowded doesn’t change the appropriateness of the sentence. The fact is, however, that criminal justice agencies are not given infinite resources. They must do the best that they can with limited resources. In designing an Emergency Release policy, then, it is important to state clearly the sequence of actions (procedures) that must be taken when the prison population reaches a specified level: Prison populations are to be monitored daily. Projections are made about immediate crowding problems. Responsible persons are designated to make release decisions. The governor’s office must be consulted in specific cases. Persons with specific authority must sign orders. Arrangements must be made for those inmates about to be released. Notification to other agencies (e.g., law enforcement) may be required. These steps are especially important when the rights of individuals are affected, eligibility might be challenged, resources are limited, and public objections are likely. Clear procedures help to ensure consistency and fairness in the application of a policy. As you write your policy, remember to include: An executive summary – a one or two page summary of the main points, using bullet points (or similar) to emphasize the take home message and evidence to support it. The problem this policy is trying to solve The cause of the problem The target population of the policy The responsible authority to carry out the policy (this should be the audience for the proposal, so speak to this authority) The provisions and procedures of the policy The following content is partner provided

Alice In Wonderland Theme Analysis

I have to write a 1500 word paper on Alice In Wonderland’s (the Novel by Lewis Carroll) by choosing a theme that was used in the book and analyzing it and building on it through an introduction, body paragraphs and a conclusion. The following instructions I’m going to include are made by my doctor.

5 paragraph essays
Intro/ B1 / B2 / B3 / Conclusion
Thesis statement
Point / Evidence / Explanation

1)
Every Paragraph follow this structure : Point , Evidence and Explanation.
Always have a topic sentence in the beginning of a paragraph.
Paragraphs should not be two pages long. Or two sentences short.
Please read them thoroughly

2)
The last sentence of your introduction should have a thesis statement.
This is an argument that you will be making…
What are you claiming the text does and using what literary themes/ideas?

3)
using online databases (JSTOR..SPRINGER)
Type the full title of the novel and see what you find, if that does not work
author’s name
Look for the concept or idea or theme without novel, see what you find
You could find great information that you can include in your essay to explain the topic or theme
Your analysis could build on them
Type both the topic/theme/literary device + novel/author

If you do not find anything after doing all this, go to another database and start again.

When you find something:
Read the abstract or introduction and conclusion
If what the writer says interests you and the writing is clear, read the whole thing.
Reading the conclusion helps you to understand what the writer wants to say quickly.

While reading (you do not have to do this. This is just what I like to do)
Highlight the parts that are interesting or useful, so you can find them easily later.
Writing notes on the side either on paper or on the file in your computer is helpful.
Later when you read the file again, it will be easy for you to find the parts you want.
Categorize your notes: dedicate a word or number to each idea in the article. Again, this makes finding them in the file easier later.

Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the payment methodologies reviewed from the provider and hospital point of view.

Compensation and reimbursement models are another method of controlling access, cost, and quality in a managed care environment. An MCO doesn’t have direct control over physicians or hospitals but through contractual agreements that set incentives for meeting agreed-upon standards, it can exert influence. This week, you are required to write an essay on the following topics: Managed care hospital reimbursement Managed care provider reimbursement Using the South University Online library (e.g. CINAHL) or the Internet, review at least two articles for each topic and write a review for each source of information. Use the following guidelines for developing your essay: Write a summary for each topic tying together the information learned about that topic. Analyze the market forces that would favor using one reimbursement method over another. Evaluate the key differences between different types of payment methodologies from the provider and hospital point of view. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the payment methodologies reviewed from the provider and hospital point of view. Evaluate new payment methodologies resulting from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and discuss future changes in reimbursement methodologies. Compare and contrast each article to the information discussed in the course textbook.

Describe the SDOH that affect the family health status.

Refer back to the interview and evaluation you conducted in the Topic 2 Family Health Assessment assignment. Identify the social determinates of health (SDOH) contributing to the family’s health status. In a 750-1,000-word paper, create a plan of action to incorporate health promotion strategies for this family. Include the following: Describe the SDOH that affect the family health status. What is the impact of these SDOH on the family? Discuss why these factors are prevalent for this family. Based on the information gathered through the family health assessment, recommend age-appropriate screenings for each family member. Provide support and rationale for your suggestions. Choose a health model to assist in creating a plan of action. Describe the model selected. Discuss the reasons why this health model is the best choice for this family. Provide rationale for your reasoning. Using the model, outline the steps for a family-centered health promotion.

Explain, for example, how both hooks and the film discuss and showcase imperial whiteness, sexism, and capitalism.

1. Watch: Paris is Burning, the 1990 documentary by Jennie Livingston https://youtu.be/xf6Cn2y2xEc 2. Read: hooks, b. (1992). Is Paris Burning? 3. Assignment: Choose any three of these terms: sexism, phallocentric masculinity, patriarchy, racism, capitalism, imperial whiteness, homophobia, white pleasure, capitalism Write a post where you trace any of three terms listed above through both the film and the hooks’ reading. Explain, for example, how both hooks and the film discuss and showcase imperial whiteness, sexism, and capitalism. Be explicit in your response and refer directly to both the reading and the film.