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Assignment #2 Program Budget, Implementation, and Evaluation AnalysisDue Class 8 (20%) The purpose of this assignment is to provide students with an opportunity to review a programs budget, implementation, and evaluation issues that are established due to a social welfare policy. Using the Assignment #2 Worksheet, students will: 1. Identify a federal- or state-level social welfare PROGRAM associated with a POLICY (any and all identifying information). Include a URL to the policy. 2. Using the Chapin and Lewis (2023) Policy Analysis Framework, briefly describe the programs goals, benefits and services, and beneficiaries. 3. Identify which federal and/or state agency administers the policy. 4. Discuss how funding is allocated to the policys implementation. 5. Describe the funding amounts for the most current fiscal year and two (2) years prior. State whether these amounts have increased, decreased, or remained the same. SWO 404 Social Welfare Policy Page 22 6. Describe who delivers the policys benefits and services to end-users. 7. Discuss how the current budget amounts influence implementation of the program. 8. Describe how funding allocations may affect different groups of beneficiaries. 9. Describe the mechanisms used to evaluate the policy, such as the outcome measures and data collected. 10. Identify who is given the evaluative reports. 11. Based on the implementation and evaluative measures, discuss whether you think this policy achieves its goals. Cite evidence to justify your rationale. You can use information from Assignment #1 (if applicable), but you cannot use the exact same content. Please use the Assignment #2 Worksheet for this assignment and remember to adhere to APA formatting (7th edition) for in-text citations and references.

Nursing concept map based on case study provided attached is also the rubric

Prompt

For this assignment, you will review the tensions that led to the Civil War and the effects that permeated from the Reconstruction Era until today. You will need to utilize your analytical thinking skills to evaluate how this period had a lasting impact on American life using evidence from scholarly sources to support your argument.

Write a 2,000-2,500 word analysis explaining the primary causes of the Civil War and reflecting on its major social and political effects during the Reconstruction period up until today.

First, explain how longstanding tensions over slavery and states’ rights led to the outbreak of the war. Discuss how Reconstruction policies and constitutional amendments attempted to reshape American society and government, and provide at least one specific example each of a social and a political development during the Reconstruction period, and evaluate how these changes either addressed or failed to resolve the root causes of the Civil War.

Next, consider the lasting impact of the Reconstruction Era on modern American society. In what ways do the unresolved debates and divisions from this period continue to shape contemporary public discourse and policy? Propose two policy decisions that, if implemented during the Reconstruction Era, might have more effectively addressed the root causes of the Civil War. Consider whether alternative approaches during Reconstruction could have prevented some of the enduring challenges the United States faces today.

Formatting & Sources

Please write your paper in the Chicago Manual of Style format. You may refer to the course material for supporting evidence, but you must also use at least two primary and three secondary external sources and cite them using CMS format. If you use any Study.com lessons as sources, please also cite them in CMS (including the lesson title and instructor’s name).

• Primary sources are first-hand accounts such as interviews, advertisements, speeches, company documents, statements, and press releases published by the company in question.
• Secondary sources come from peer-reviewed scholarly journals, such as the Journal of American History. You may use sources like JSTOR, Google Scholar, and Open Research Library to find articles from these journals. Secondary sources may also come from reputable websites with .gov, .edu, or .org in the domain. (Wikipedia is not a reputable source, though the sources listed in Wikipedia articles may be acceptable.)

Prompt

For this assignment, you will review key philosophical movements and events of the Colonial Period in the United States and explain how they influenced the creation of the Declaration of Independence. You will utilize your critical thinking skills to analyze how ideas from this period helped shape the values and arguments found in this founding document.

Write a 1,000-1,250 word primary source analysis explaining how the Mayflower Compact, the American Enlightenment, and the First Great Awakening helped to set the stage for the Declaration of Independence. In your writing, be sure to provide specific examples and cite evidence from relevant primary sources.

Be sure to answer to following questions with supporting evidence in your essay:

• What core ideas from the American Enlightenment, First Great Awakening, and Mayflower Compact are in the Declaration of Independence?
• How did these ideas challenge the authority of the British Empire and/or traditional monarchy?
• In your view, which of these colonial influences had the greatest impact on the Declaration, and why?
• Which of ideas from this period remain the most relevant in today’s political climate? Briefly reflect on how they connect to a current event or debate that has personal relevance to your life.

Formatting & Sources

Please write your paper in the Chicago Manual of Style (CMS) format. You may refer to the course material for supporting evidence, but you must also use at least two primary and three secondary external sources and cite them using CMS format. If you use any Study.com lessons as sources, please also cite them in CMS (including the lesson title and instructor’s name).

• Primary sources are first-hand accounts such as interviews, advertisements, speeches, company documents, statements, and press releases published by the company in question.
• Secondary sources come from peer-reviewed scholarly journals, such as the Journal of American History. You may use sources like JSTOR, Google Scholar, and Open Research Library to find articles from these journals. Secondary sources may also come from reputable websites with .gov, .edu, or .org in the domain. (Wikipedia is not a reputable source, though the sources listed in Wikipedia articles may be acceptable.)

Create three-generation genogram including physical and mental illnesses within your family history. Identify patterns and develop a plan for health promotion, including patient education, screenings, and/or genetic testing. Full instructions and rubric as posted in the course syllabus. Use the following website for help developing this genogram Click on the “Create a Family Health History” link. Save your genogram as an image or PDF once completed and upload it to this assignment Criteria Three-generation Genogram of Family History (including physical and mental illnesses) Health promotion Plan (including screenings, patient education, genetic testing)

what is literature, explain the importance of teaching literature in schools, discuss the following terms,smile,metaphor, personification, characterization, setting, theme, point of view, symbol and allegory

TOPIC: Assessments are widely used in educational and clinical settings to understand individuals cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning. Assessment results often guide important decisions related to diagnosis, educational placement, treatment planning, and intervention strategies.

In your discussion post, address the following questions under the following headings:

1. Define psychological assessment.

What is psychological assessment, and what types of information do psychologists gather during the assessment process?

2. Explain the role of assessment in decision-making.

How do psychological assessment results help professionals make diagnostic or educational decisions? In your response, consider how assessments help identify an individuals strengths, weaknesses, and support needs.

3. Discuss the communication of assessment findings.

Why is it important for psychologists to communicate assessment results clearly to clients, families, teachers, and other professionals? Consider ethical responsibilities, collaboration, and practical implications.

4. Apply assessment results to intervention planning.

Provide examples of how psychological assessment results might influence educational placement, treatment planning, or intervention strategies.

Include:

1. An introduction that clearly introduces the topic and outlines the focus of your discussion.

2. A response that thoroughly answers all aspects of the question.

1. Strong content and quality, including clear organization, critical analysis, and integration of course concepts and scholarly research.
2. APA 7th edition writing style, including in-text citations and a properly formatted reference list at the end of your post.
3. A minimum of 10 scholarly academic sources (peer-reviewed journal articles and academic books).
4. Websites such as PsychCentral, AddictionGroup.org, Wikipedia, blogs, or other non-academic sites are NOT acceptable sources.

5. A clear conclusion that summarizes your main arguments.

6. A properly formatted References page (APA 7th edition).

For this presentation, you will identify a contemporary social issue from within the past eight years and analyze it using sociological frameworks. Your goal is to apply sociological theory to better understand the issue, its causes, its impact, and potential solutions.

Your analysis should remain objective and research-focused.

Presentation Content Requirements

Your presentation must include the following components:

1. Identification of the Social Issue

Clearly identify a contemporary social issue that has emerged or gained significant attention within the past eight years.

2. Explanation of the Issue as a Social Problem

Explain why this issue qualifies as a social problem. Consider factors such as:

• Widespread impact
• Social consequences
• Public concern
• Institutional or structural involvement

Support your explanation with research.

3. Root Causes and Sociological Theory

Identify the root causes of the issue using relevant sociological theory.

You should:

• Clearly explain the theory you are applying
• Demonstrate how the theory helps interpret the issue

4. Populations Affected

Discuss which populations are most affected by this issue. Consider variables such as:

• Social class
• Race/ethnicity
• Gender
• Age
• Geographic location
• Other relevant social categories

Use research to support your discussion.

5. Research-Based Evidence

Incorporate credible, scholarly sources throughout your presentation to support your claims and analysis.

6. Evidence-Based Solutions

Propose potential solutions grounded in research. These solutions should be realistic and supported by sociological evidence.

Expectations

• Maintain an objective, analytical tone.
• Avoid opinion-based arguments.
• Clearly apply sociological frameworks.
• Organize your presentation logically and coherently.
• Properly cite all sources used.
• Review the .

This assignment is designed to assess your ability to apply sociological theory to real-world issues and to support your analysis with credible academic research.

Include a clear thesis statement in your introduction Format according to APA guidelines to include a cover page and a separate References page (12 point, Times New Roman font, 1″ margins) Include in-text citations as well as full APA citations on the separate references page (not counted in page limit) Provide a descriptive title that indicates your specific focus

The coursework is in the form of a critical report.

The coursework is an individual piece of work

you should work on this yourself and not as a group. You will be required to make a plagiarism statement, and your submission will be tested for originality.

The use of AI for this assignment has been categorised as

Category 2: Minimal for example, using spell and grammar checkers to help identify mistakes but not rewrite chunks of text. The maximum word allowance suggested is 1,500 words. You must include a word count at the start of your coursework. Critical Report Choose one of the firms in the list, prepare a critical evaluation of the composition, structure and functioning of the board of directors, and the strength of the governance practices adopted by the firm.

British Land Co plc

Compass Group plc

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) plc

National Grid plc

WPP plc

To

prepare this critical evaluation report, you are required to download and analyse the most recent Corporate

Governance Report of the company you have selected (this is usually available on the company corporate

website, and it is part of the Annual Report

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To develop a critical analysis, you may compare the current governance practices of the firm with those

adopted in prior years, or with reference to the companys strategy (usually discussed in the Strategic

Report) and/or with other companies in the same

industry. Below a list of questions that maybe helpful to

gather basic information and data on which to base the critical evaluation. You are encouraged to develop

your own questions and/or investigations.

1.

How many directors are sitting on the board?

2.

How many executive directors are there? What is their role (CEO, CFO, etc.)?

3.

Does the report tell us how many non

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executives (NEDs) are independent?

4.

Is the composition of the board in line with indications from best practice (e.g., UK Corporate

Governance Code)? What does the report say about compliance?

5.

What board committees does the company have? Whats their purpose?

6.

How are they composed?

7.

Is the composition of the committees in line with best practice?

8.

Looking at the backgrounds of the individual directors, can you identify experience or expertise

likely to be valuable to the company?

9.

How many business experts does the board have? (who are they?)

10.

How many of the directors are support specialists? (who are they?)

11.

Is there any community influential? If yes, who?

12.

Do you think the NEDs of the board are busy (e.g., hold too many external appointments)? What

would be strategic multiple directorates for a company like the one you are analysing?

13.

How diverse (by gender, nationality, professional background) is the board? And the senior

management team? Why might this company benefit from diversity in its board and senior

management?

14.

Do you think that the corporate governance report provides all the relevant information to assess

the board? What improvements if any could be done?