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  • Morbidity and Mortality Trends in the United States

    Understanding the major causes and trends of morbidity and mortality is essential for public health professionals to develop effective strategies for promoting health and preventing diseases. In this assignment, you will analyze the significant causes and trends of morbidity and mortality in the United States. A major goal this week will be to critically assess the key factors contributing to these trends and consider potential public health interventions. Identify and describe the major causes of morbidity and mortality in the United States. For your reference, you can utilize the following link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10168603/ Investigate one socio-economic, one demographic, and one environmental factor contributing to these trends. Evaluate the role of public health interventions and policies in addressing the identified causes and trends. Submission Details: Create your evaluation in a Microsoft Word document of approximately 1000 words, not counting title page and references. Format your document following APA style guidelines.

    Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): Rubric Assessment – PHE5015-Principles of Epidemiology SU01 – South University.pdf, Rubric Assessment – PHE5015-Principles of Epidemiology SU01 – South University.pdf

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  • Discusion post

    Analyze how at least two strategies (disaster declarations, grants, recovery programs) can be used to help the community recover from floods.

  • Module 4 discussion

    Discussion Instructions Module 4 Discussion: Chi-Square & Nonparametric Tests. You have had an opportunity to learn about various concepts and strategies connected to connected to chi-square and nonparametric tests. This discussion is designed to assist you in reflecting upon how what you are learning can be applied beyond this course. This discussion has two parts. First, you will need to post your response to the discussion prompt. Second, you will need to reply to at least one of your classmates’ responses to the discussion prompt. Discussion Prompt Think about criminal justice-related happenings that you could explore in your local community. With that thought in mind, develop one research question where the chi-square test of independence would be the most appropriate statistical technique to use. Then, develop a research question where one of the following nonparametric tests would be the most appropriate statistical technique to use: Fisher’s exact test, McNemar test, or Kolmogorov-Smirnov test. Briefly discuss which question you anticipate would produce the most significant results and why. Response Prompt Once you have posted your description and example, read several of your classmates’ examples and provide at least one constructive response to one of your classmate’s posts. Responses should be more than a statement of agreement and disagreement and should provide sufficient dialogue regarding similarities and/or differences that exist, what ideas were generated from the post, etc. Your responses are expected to be constructive and focused on the content of the post. Please keep in mind that while constructive responses can be critical, they are not demeaning and are not targeted at the individual who posted the discussion post.
  • M4 Concept Analysis

    Describe the differences between structural functionalism and conflict theory. Be sure to identify one key concept and example to justify your argument. Your submission should be 2-3 paragraphs in a word document. For further guidelines and tips, please view the

    Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): Concept Analysis Essay Guidelines.pdf

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  • Social Work Question

    To demonstrate critical thinking in the integration of social work knowledge, values, and skills, and to prepare for the Mid-Term and Final Evaluations, students must submit a 4-7 page reflection on practice at their agency. This paper should be uploaded into the mid-term evaluation in Sonia.

    All assigned papers or essays must be typed or word-processed. All papers must conform to APA (7th ed.) format. If references are used, the references must also come from government or agency reports, books, or academic journals. Sources such as Wikipedia are not acceptable sources for references. Students may find them useful for general information and also citations, which can be explored for acceptable resources.

    Here are the directions for the paper:

    • How has your role or responsibility increased since the semester began? How have your responsibilities changed?
    • Describe how you have taken initiative and leadership this semester.
    • What advanced skills (e.g., group work, advocacy, systems thinking, macro) have you practiced that demonstrates your growth in this practicum? How have your assessments or interventions become more sophisticated?
    • Reflect on your growth in how you are addressing complex ethical or systemic challenging issues.
    • How are you applying concepts, knowledge and skills from your current courses to practicum?
    • Describe a time you made an independent decision or recommendation. What were you pleased with? What might you have done differently?
    • Describe a mistake you made and your response to that mistake.
    • How is your supervision experience different this semester? How have you incorporated feedback into your practice? Give a specific example.
    • Describe a challenging case/situation and how you approached it.
    • What goals do you want to achieve before the end of the semester?What competency related learning activities are proving to be the most challenging?What do you need to move forward?

    Reflect on how this might be different from last semester.

    Once the reflection is written there are several steps that MUST be completed for this assignment to be completed. The reflection needs to be loaded into the midterm form in Sonia. Additionally the student needs to mark the status of the CDP learning activities in the midterm column in the CDP and also score oneself on the midterm form.

    Grading Rubric for the Reflection on Practice and CDP Learning Activities Status Completion(Total Points Possible:15)

    Integration of Knowledge, Skills, and Values

    0 points

    Reflection fails to demonstrate critical thinking in integration of knowledge, skills, and values in practice

    1-2 points

    Reflection demonstrates limited critical thinking in integrating knowledge, skills, and values in practice

    3-4 points

    Reflection demonstrates some degree of critical thinking in integrating knowledge, skills, and values in practice

    5 points

    Reflection demonstrates a high degree of critical thinking in integrating knowledge, skills, and values in practice

    Personal Growth

    0 points

    Personal growth and awareness are not evident and/or demonstrate a neutral experience with negligible personal impact. Lacks enough inferences, examples, personal insights and challenges

    1-2 points

    Demonstrates less than adequate personal growth and awareness through few or simplistic inferences made, examples, insights, and/or challenges that are not well developed.

    3-4 points

    Demonstrates satisfactory personal growth and awareness through some inferences made, examples, insights, and challenges

    5 points

    Demonstrates significant personal growth and awareness of deeper meaning through inferences made examples, well developed insights, and substantial depth in perceptions and challenges

    Professional Presentation

    0 points

    Excessive spelling, grammatical errors and unprofessional terminology are present.CDP learning activities status is not completed.

    1 point

    Numerous spelling, grammatical, errors and unprofessional terminology are present.CDP learning activities status is not completed

    2 points

    Numerous spelling, grammatical, errors and unprofessional terminology are present. CDP learning activities status is completed

    3 points

    Less spelling, grammatical errors and use of unprofessional terminology are present. CDP learning activity status is not completed OR the paper is free of errors, but the CDP status is not submitted.

    4 points

    Few spelling, grammatical errors and use of unprofessional terminology present

    CDP learning activities status is completed.

    5 points

    Free of spelling and grammatical errors. Professional terminology is present.CDP learning activities status is completed.

    If the student has not completed their part of this assignment by the deadline without prior permission from the Practicum Liaison, the Practicum Liaison can reduce the score accordingly.

    The score based on the rubric and any deductions for lateness will be posted in Blackboard.

    Requirements: 4-7 pages

  • Ethics in Research

    Papers submitted up to 48 hours after the due date will receive a 30-point deduction.

    Papers submitted more than 48 hours late will receive a zero for the assignment.

    Evidence of plagiarism will result in a zero for this assignment.

    Your Copyleaks score is generated automatically when you submit to the Dropbox. Your score will be available in the gradebook and should be no greater than the 15% mark. If the similarity is above 15%, please resubmit with revisions before the due date.

    This assignment consists of two parts:

    1. Write at least 250 words on which specific
    1. ethical standards were not utilized in the Tuskegee Syphilis Study. Be sure you use citations and references.
    2. Find an article on ethical dilemmas, transgressions, or misconduct related to a research study; using a minimum of 250 words explain the ethical dilemma in the study with sufficient information that the article doesn’t need to be reviewed to understand your comments. Be sure you use citations and references.

    Please ensure that your paper

    1. is in APA format. Click on the link to see a sample paper.
    2. This is a generic paper–introductory/conclusion paragraph, abstract, charts, and graphs are not required.
    3. includes a title page and reference page per APA (no abstract required).
    4. is written in scholarly language (refrain from using first-person pronouns such as “I” or “you”).
    5. at least 500 words in length (not including title or reference page).
    6. has a Copyleaks Score of 15% or less.
    7. includes at least three scholarly peer-reviewed references from the last five years.
  • Masters of Social Work Professional Statement University of…

    Applicants will be required to respond to two different questions below. The combined statements should be no more than 500 words total. We are looking for your ability to demonstrate your understanding of the social work profession, ethics/values, and your suitability for our program. Visit the National Association of Social Workers website to learn more about social work ethics and values. Please answer the following questions (500 word combined maximum. When creating a Word document, make it two pages, use 12pt font, and double-space; cite sources where appropriate): 1. Identify one value from the NASW code of ethics (e.g., social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, etc.) and how it relates to your desire to complete/acquire an M.S.W. degree. Tip: Refer to the NASW Code of Ethics. 2. The USF School of Social Work is committed to social justice. We stand against discrimination of all groups. Please comment on what these statements mean to you and your desire to be a social worker.

  • Black power essay

    Please choose one of the following questions to address in your essay. Essays should be 4-5 double-spaced pages in length, must include a title and a thesis statement, and use specific examples from your course materials to support your assertions. All sources of information referenced in your paper should be cited using Turabian format footnotes and bibliography. Outside research may NOT be used for this assignment; however, you may reference any assigned readings, films, and class lectures to support your analysis.

    Submissions that do not meet these basic requirements will NOT receive credit.

    Essays will be evaluated based on the execution and effectiveness of your argument, analysis, and writing. Please write for a non-specialist audience and be sure to explain the historical context and your ideas fully. Essays that analyze specific examples from written texts and/or draw examples from multiple sources as evidence to support the argument will be more successful than essays that do not incorporate clear evidence or rely only on films or class lectures as sources.

    Please save your essay in Microsoft Word (.doc or dox) or .pdf format

    Essay Questions:

    1. What were some of the key concerns for Black Power activists in the mid-2oth century? What disabilities did African Americans face in society, and what solutions did they seek to improve their status?

    2. How did Black activists understand their position in American society and the sources of their oppression? In what ways did activists embrace or reject the language of democracy and American national myths/ideologies to understand their position or claim their rights?

    3. What factors contributed to the development of Black Power activism before Stokely Carmichael popularized the term “Black Power” in 1966? How did the national and international political context impact the strategies employed by Black activists in the 1950s and early 1960s?

    in microsoft word there should be a way to include footnotes and citations, could you write the essay in a way of a first year college student, I kind of think the 1st question is easy but you’re free to do whatever, all sources do not have to be used

    Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): Wendt_RootsBP.pdf, williamsnegroeswithguns.pdf, Joseph_ReimaginingBPM.pdf, Wendt_RootsBP.pdf, pTIzKz-Morgan_Rights.pdf, Morgan_Rights.pdf, King_Negro is Your Brother_Aug1963.pdf, Malcolm X_Message to the Grassroots_1963.pdf, Martin_Luther_King_I_Have_a_Dream.pdf, Malcolm X_On Racial Separation_QA_1963.pdf

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  • Health & Medical Question

    Post Discussion: Chapter 1 and Reply to a Classmate

    Watch this video.

    Then, post your thoughts (hit the reply button below) on Sport Nutrition and whether or not it applies to the topic in the video. Be very specific and compare to one of the specific topics covered in the video. After your post, reply to at least one of your classmates original post (hit the reply button below their original post). Do not reply to a reply.

    20 points for your original post and 10 points for replying to your classmates.

    As a reminder on your replies:

    10 points for your replies to a classmate original posts, not on a reply they left for another classmate. (Click “Reply” at the bottom of their main post):

    Your reply to a classmate must be at least 3 substantial sentences. The items below are example of brief, vague or “throw-away” response statements and will not receive credit. It is okay to include them in addition to your 3 substantial sentences, but not instead of your 3 substantial sentences.

          • Hi David.
          • Nice to meet you.
          • I like your post.
          • Have a good semester.
          • I posted the same thing.
    1. Your replies must be written in proper sentence for with emojis, emoticons, or text abbreviations (e.g. LOL)
    2. Your reply must relate to what they posted, not only what you posted.
    3. Your reply must be respectful, but may disagree.
    4. If you post that you agree, disagree, like, or dislike something in their post, you must state what the item was and why you felt that the way you did.
    5. Vague or short replies will receive very little credit.
    6. Asking a question does not count as one of your 3 sentences, but you may ask a question in addition to your required response

    Requirements: 150-200