Role of Nurse Practitioner

How has your view of the role of the NP changed?Have the articles brought to light any issues that were not something you were aware of before?[supanova_question]

depression in college students

The reason why I chose this topic is that many college students suffer stress as a result of the new obstacles that college offers, such as moving away from home, studying, and adjusting to a new life. Trying to cope with so many new changes may lead to depression in some students and could lead to a deterioration in their mental health, cognitive, and social aspects. Also, there really isn’t any talk about the mental health of college students. You will compare the findings of the 3 articles and complete the paper by summarizing and comparing what you have read, drawing your own conclusions on the topic based on these comparisons.[supanova_question]

How I Grade Your Papers Overall Philosophy Since this is a senior-level

How I Grade Your Papers

Overall Philosophy

Since this is a senior-level class, students are graded primarily on the quality of their work, including insight, analysis, and ability to apply and interrelate course concepts. I reward students on a could-improve, good, better, and best basis; I also grade on earned points rather than quotas or curves. I would happily give everyone in the class an A if every student showed me they deserved one! The A+ grade is limited to truly exceptional work, but I willingly give As whenever the quality of the work shows an A is deserved. Whenever quality and/or timeliness of work suggests otherwise, other grades will apply.

Meet the Believers reports

Please start on these early in the course. The point of this assignment is not only to learn more about two religions from two IRL people but to analyze those settings in person, observe class concepts at work, and report your well-reasoned conclusions. I am looking for insight and analysis, specific application to at least three of the concepts we’re discussing in the course, sufficient length (like the others, at least 3 FULL pages of text), a factual and analytical tone (not judgmental), good expression and proofreading, and factual correctness.

As noted in the syllabus, please do NOT submit: a) mere transcripts of interviews or b) “research papers” that don’t show any interaction with another actual person. Neither will be accepted for credit for the MTB. Points will also be deducted from reports that are incomplete, excessively opinionated, obviously erroneous, and/or irrelevant to class concepts.

Please DO cite the interviews you conducted as sources, and also cite the sources for the concepts you apply, such as the textbook or other required readings. Please also be specific about the denomination you have considered. Don’t just say you’ve interviewed a Christian, Muslim, Jew, or Buddhist. Instead, say you’ve interviewed (for example—whichever applies) a Southern Baptist, Sufi Muslim, Reform Jew, or Zen Buddhist.

Assignments 1-7

Papers must: a) demonstrate sound understanding of course concepts covered in the required readings, b) answer the questions specified in the assignment prompt, c) use and cite relevant required readings, along with any others used, and d) meet all length, grammar/organization, and citation requirements to be considered a complete answer to the prompt and therefore be eligible for full points. Carefully read the assignment prompt specified in the syllabus and answer the questions as asked.

PLEASE: Discuss concepts mentioned in the prompt first before introducing material not mentioned in the prompts. For example, in the readings for Assignment 3, Christiano has a wonderful discussion of religious pluralism. This concept isn’t mentioned in the Assignment 3 prompt because we discuss it later on. Still, if it makes sense, feel free to discuss it in #3—after discussing two other concepts mentioned in the prompt.

Also note: The full 30/60 points are usually awarded to work that not only uses the required readings (including a few other sources doesn’t hurt, either) but also goes well above and beyond minimum requirements of length, insight, and conceptual application. Given the 3-5 page criteria, insightful detailed papers on the 5-page side are usually considered for more points. I’m open to a wide variety of writing styles, but in general, students should write in either first-person or third-person, as well as avoid excessive use of the second-person (“you”). Papers should in all cases demonstrate knowledge of course concepts, insight, and analysis, regardless of the student’s writing style.

Further Note for Assignment 7

Please edit and revise work you have used from your own previous papers. Also cite any of your own previous papers you borrow from and edit to help you complete your assignment. They will not count among your 6 required sources, but you should certainly acknowledge your own work.

GUIDELINES ON LENGTH

To be considered complete answers to the prompt, as in the syllabus, Assignments 1-6 and the MTB Report must be at least a FULL 3 pages of text—or, as in Assignment 7, a FULL 6 pages of text.

Cover sheets and Works Cited pages do NOT count as pages of text.

Please do NOT insert extra spaces between double-spaced paragraphs.

Repeating the prompt in the paper’s text also does NOT count, should there be any question about length.

Students are often wise to write a few lines of a partial 4th page, at bare minimum.

Giving more depth, detail, genuine insight, and relevant explanation that clearly demonstrates and communicates your understanding of the class concepts is always preferred to not giving enough.

Overall Points Framework

As indicated above, assignments that technically meet the minimum standard while still demonstrating good understanding of the relevant concepts, insight, and analysis/conceptual application will be worth 28 points (58 for Assignment 7). Demonstrating more effort, insight, and analysis/conceptual application than the minimum (i.e., “better”) is worth 29 points (59 for #7). Truly going above and beyond—doing your best!—on effort, length, insight, analysis, and conceptual application while meeting all other requirements will earn all possible points. This is the “good, better, and best” framework.

Deductions may be made for the following reasons:

Too Short: See the above “Guidelines on Length.” As a general rule, papers are worth about 10 points for each FULL page of double-spaced type. Partial pages less than the minimum get partial points. If you choose to single-space your paper or use 1.5 spacing, I will either convert or estimate if length is in doubt, but I highly recommend using double-spacing. Illustrations are welcome, but should never be included merely to “space out” the text. There is no penalty for writing more than necessary, within reason, of course. (No 15-page-or-more treatises, please.)

Errors in comprehension, factuality, and citation: In general, 1 point for every minor error and 2 points for every major error. However, I reserve the right to deduct points from, or reject outright, papers that demonstrate little if any comprehension of the essential course concepts, don’t address the question prompt, wander completely off-topic, or fail to follow acceptable source citation practices.

Incomplete Answers: In general, I will reward students for about how much of the prompt is answered. Answering half of the questions in the prompt, for instance, would result in earning about half the points. Full and complete answers to the prompt are eligible for consideration for full points.

Ignoring Class Readings or Using Sources That Are Not Authoritative or Credible: Up to 10 points per assignment can be deducted for ignoring the assigned readings and/or using less-than-credible sources. Readings from academic journals are usually safe for our purposes, as is most research from .edu sites. In some cases, .gov sites may contain excellent information as well. However, sources from .com, .org and .net, including mainstream media, can be hit and miss. Evaluate your sources carefully, asking yourselves whether there may be bias, agenda-pushing, unsubstantiated opinion, shoddy research and/or no research at all, or other problems in the text; also ask yourselves if the author is qualified to comment on the topic. As in the syllabus, Wikipedia is not acceptable for our purposes, and I would also carefully evaluate blogs, news articles (due to increased political bias from liberals and conservatives alike), and other sources.

Poor Grammar/Organization: Students are expected to write well, proofread their own work, and visit their campus Writing Center or the off-campus equivalent if necessary. A few minor errors may be overlooked. But if major errors and/or “rambling” make the paper unclear and/or call the student’s understanding into question, 1-5 points may be deducted:

1: Either mild grammar errors or organizational issues begin to call comprehension into question.

2: Either prevalent grammar errors or organizational issues call comprehension into question.

3: Either rampant grammar errors or organizational issues call comprehension into question.

4: Both prevalent grammar errors and organizational issues call comprehension into question.

5: Both rampant grammar errors and organizational issues clearly call comprehension into question.

Citation Deductions: Source citation is mandatory in all class assignments, including URLs (links) for online sources. All assignments should cite sources within the body of the text and in a reference list (often “Works Cited”) at the end, unless using a footnote system that refers to a full citation of the source in the footnote. In Assignments 1-5, failing to sufficiently cite the appropriate sources in text is a 1-point penalty, and not listing sources at the end is a separate 1-point penalty. In Assignment 7, each of these becomes a 2-point penalty. Please note below that making no attempt at all to cite sources can result in an automatic 0 on the assignment. Again: Wikipedia will not be considered a credible or authoritative source for purposes of this class.

Automatic 0 Provisions

Papers can be given an automatic 0 for several reasons. These include the potential of plagiarism, extensive resemblance to sources that are uncited, no attempt at all to cite sources, off-topic papers, papers that make no effort to meet the assignment requirements (as shown in the syllabus), blank documents submitted to Canvas, and a handful of other stipulations. As shown in the FAQs, a few assignments (notably Assignments 2, 6, and the MTB) have particular instructions associated with them. Refusing to follow these instructions will result in automatic 0s. Please see the FAQs and assignment instructions for more details. As above, papers that fail to follow acceptable citation practices—including copying and pasting text from Internet sources without citing that source, which is a form of plagiarism, even if the text has been paraphrased or altered—can be rejected. For more on plagiarism and how to avoid it, please see the syllabus.

Please remember that under normal circumstances, students will have only one opportunity to revise and resubmit an automatic 0. Any further automatic 0 given for one or more reasons the student could have avoided will remain.

In Conclusion

Students can expect me as an instructor to abide by these standards; you as students are responsible for putting forth your own best effort, meeting the assignment requirements, and/or for facing up to any consequences that may arise should you fail to do so. I can in turn expect you to approach me with any concerns in a polite and professional manner. Thanks, everyone!

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Writing Assignment Help How has your view of the role of the NP changed?Have the articles brought to light any issues that were not something you were aware of before? [supanova_question]

WRT 1050 First Week Writing Sample Assignment Spend 45-60 minutes planning and

WRT 1050 First Week Writing Sample Assignment

Spend 45-60 minutes planning and writing a brief (500 words or so) essay in response to the ideas discussed below. Use the information provided in the prompt to guide your thinking and organize your thoughts into an argument that includes at least two supporting points. The essay you write should reflect your best effort to produce a clear, organized, and focused response to the prompt. Your audience is a professor in an introductory psychology class that you are taking.

Research indicates that mental health issues like anxiety are on the rise for college students across the United States. In a March 2018 Time Magazine article, journalist Katie Reilly cites research from the American College Health Association which found that “In spring 2017 . . . 61% of students said they had ‘felt overwhelming anxiety’ in the same time period.” Reilly goes on to list some sources of this anxiety. She quotes a college student athlete who says, “I was running myself so thin trying to be the best college student . . . It almost seems like they’re setting you up to fail because of the sheer amount of work and amount of classes you have to take at the same time, and how you’re also expected to do so much.” As this quote demonstrates, the overwhelming pressure is leaving many students in need of help to manage their stress levels.

Oakland University has tried to address the increasing stress of students on our own campus. A March 13, 2016 article in The Oakland Post suggests various strategies for reducing stress, including petting dogs at Kresge Library during finals week, getting exercise at the Campus Recreation Center, meditation, eating well, and getting enough sleep (Bomar).

What are your ideas about the causes of anxiety among college students today, from your own experience and the ideas in Bomar’s and Reilly’s articles? What are some best practices and specific initiatives that universities can pursue to help treat the causes and symptoms of these mental health problems that so many students experience? How do you manage stress, and what are some resources on campus that you might use if they were available?

Remember that this writing sample is not a free-write, brainstorm, or personal journal entry. The essay you write should reflect your best effort to produce a clear, focused response within the period allowed. You should reserve some time to edit and proofread your work before you submit your essay. This writing sample will be used to identify strengths and weaknesses in your writing so that we can set goals for improving your writing this semester.

Works Cited

Bomar, Alexus. “Furry Friends Can Help with Stress.” The Oakland Post,
13 Mar. 2016, oaklandpostonline.com/1114/life/furry-friends-can-help-with-stress.

Reilly, Katie. “Record Numbers of College Students Are Seeking Treatment for Depression and Anxiety — But Schools Can’t Keep Up.” Time, 19 Mar. 2018, time.com/5190291/anxiety-depression-college-university-students.[supanova_question]

STRUCTURE OF THE DISSERTATION Cover Page Title of the Research Name of

STRUCTURE OF THE DISSERTATION

Cover Page

Title of the Research

Name of the student

Name of the supervisor

Statement about partial fulfilment

Submission date

Preliminary Pages

Table of content

Acknowledgement (written after all sections of the dissertation have been completed)

Dedication (written after all sections of the dissertation have been completed)

Abstract (written after all sections of the dissertation have been completed)

Chapter 1: Introduction to the Research [1500 words]

In Chapter 1, you are expected:

1. To present a background to the problem and to the research (ideally global, national, and local).

2. To present the rationale, and significance of your research.

In Chapter 1, you are expected:

1. To present a background to the problem and to the research (ideally global, national, and local).

2. To present the rationale, and significance of your research.

1.0 Introduction to the chapter (gives what is contained in the chapter)

1.2 Background to the problem (gives the wider context of the problem)

1.3 Aims/ objective or research questions (identifies the issue to be discussed how it

will be discussed or how the research question will be answered)

1.4 Rationale of the research (identifies the reasons for the research)

1.5 Significance of the research (gives the benefits of the findings from the research)

1.6 Summary of the chapter (gives what has been presented in the chapter)

Chapter 2: Literature Review [2,500 words]

In Chapter 2, you are expected:

1. To present related and relevant literature of what is known about your research topic including the theoretical framework.

2. To present gaps in the literature but these gaps should be aligned to the problem(s) identified in Chapter 1

In Chapter 2, you are expected:

1. To present related and relevant literature of what is known about your research topic including the theoretical framework.

2. To present gaps in the literature but these gaps should be aligned to the problem(s) identified in Chapter 1

2.0 Introduction to the chapter (gives what is contained in the chapter)

2.1 Broad literature review on the research topic (gives wider understanding of the

topic from different perspectives)

2.2 Theoretical framework (gives a theory or models that inform your research)

In a theoretical framework, give the principles of the theory or model (what the theory says). Show how the theory explains your research problem. In the example above, Maslow’s Theory of Hierarchy of Needs can be used to explain the relationship between deprivation and a particular disease. A theory does not necessarily have to be diagrammatic.

2.3 Gaps in the literature (summarises issues in the literature to be addressed)

2.4 Summary of the chapter (gives what has been presented in the chapter)

Chapter 3: Research Methodology [2,000 words]

In Chapter 3, you are expected: 1. To present the philosophical aspects of your research i.e. philosophy, strategy, and approach of your research.

2. To present the procedure for, and issues in data collection and analysis.

In Chapter 3, you are expected: 1. To present the philosophical aspects of your research i.e. philosophy, strategy, and approach of your research.

2. To present the procedure for, and issues in data collection and analysis.

3.0 Introduction to the chapter (gives what is contained in the chapter)

3.1 Philosophical aspects of the research (gives the perspective guiding the research)

3.2 Data collection method (gives the methods used to find literature)

3.3 Data sources (gives the places e.g. journals, etc. where the literature was found)

3.4 Inclusion and exclusion criteria (gives conditions that guided choice of literature)

3.5 Data analysis (gives how the literature was analysed)

3.6 Research ethics (gives how ethical concerns were addressed in your research)

3.7 Limitations of the research (problems encountered and how you dealt with them)

3.8 Summary of the chapter (gives what has been presented in the chapter)

Chapter 4: Results [2000 words]

In Chapter 4, you are expected to: 1. To present in a table, a summary of results from the articles retrieved in Chapter 3.

2. To present details of the results summarised in the table in Chapter 4 per issue / category.

In Chapter 4, you are expected to: 1. To present in a table, a summary of results from the articles retrieved in Chapter 3.

2. To present details of the results summarised in the table in Chapter 4 per issue / category.

4.0 Introduction to the chapter (gives what is contained in the chapter)

4.1 Result for question/objectives one (reports details of research question/objective

one)

4.2 Result for question/objectives two (reports details of research question/objective

two)

4.3 Result for question/objectives three (reports details of research

question/ objective three)

4.4 Summary of the chapter (gives what has been presented in the chapter)

Chapter 5: Findings, discussion, and conclusion [2,000 words]

In Chapter 5, you are expected: 1. To synthesise or compare results / findings of the articles presented in Chapter 4. 2. To compare these results / findings with the literature in Chapter 2, with your theoretical compare and provide your personal point of view, with reasons. To present judgements based on the results reported in Chapter 5.

2. To present suggestions to solve the problem(s) in the best way possible in view of the conclusions

5.0 Introduction to the chapter (gives what is contained in the chapter)

5.1 Findings and discussion of results (gives a synthesis and your view of the results)

5.2 Conclusions (what do you conclude from results of your research?)

5.3 Recommendations (what do you recommend to be done based on your results)

5.4 Summary of the chapter (gives what has been presented in the chapter)

References

Appendices

Glossary: Operational definition of terms (defines all key terms used in the research)

Data summary table 1 of journal articles (summarises the journal articles retrieved)

Example 1

Author and title

Research Questions or Research Objectives

Methods and Sample

Evaluation of the Article

Hussain, S. and Rymer, J., 2017. Tackling female genital mutilation in the UK. The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist.

To define FGM, to understand the practice, the procedure and its consequences.

To examine the legislative development in the UK.

To look at how we can improve the services that care for women at risk or who have undergone FGM.

Secondary review article

The paper does not explicitly describe its methodology.

The paper identifies the causes of female genital mutilation

The paper provides clear recommendations to deal with female genital mutilation

Summary table 2 of results (summarises results from the articles in Chapter 3 table)

Example 2

Author and title

Theme 1

Theme 2

Theme 3

Theme 4

Hussain, S. and Rymer, J., 2017. Tackling female genital mutilation in the UK. The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist.

Tradition – FGM is an inherited practice which must be continue

Religion – people of various religions practicing FMG as an expression of faith.

Social status – that FMG is a way to preserve the virginity of women that brings status to them, the family and community

Socio-economic issues – since marriage is a gateway for survival in some communities, being uncircumcised can lead to failure to marry.

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