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  • Controversial

    For the week 5 assignment, you will focus on writing about Elimination Diets, a controversial treatment used for individuals with autism, but is not behavior analytic. This is your assigned topic for Week 5, and you must write about elimination diets in relation to individuals with autism. this assignment has two parts: a video presentation (five minutes maximum) and a written reflection. In the video, you will role-play a mock conversation with a clients family about the assigned treatment. You will not use a real client. You may use a friend or family member to play the caregiver, or you can complete the role-play on your own by either saying both parts of the conversation or saying only your part and pausing when it would be the other persons turn. In the reflection, you will explain what you learned from the role-play. You will identify the sources you used, reflect on your conversation, consider the role of soft skills, and discuss which ethics codes are most important when evaluating nonevidence-based treatments. Together, these parts will help you practice evaluating a controversial treatment, applying the Ethics Code, and communicating with a client’s family. Detailed Instructions Part 1: Video Presentation View the Week 5 topic in the Announcements. Read and select at least 3 of the articles from each of the following categories in the Week 5 announcement. One scholarly source about the assigned procedure. One behavior-analytic source on how to determine if a procedure is evidence-based and behavior analytic. One behavior-analytic source on soft skills and/or communication strategies. Use the Week 5 Script Template [DOCX] to create a transcript for the hypothetical conversation with a client’s family. With the family you will: Explain the assigned controversial treatment and how it is used as a treatment for autism. Discuss one pro and one con of using the controversial treatment as an intervention. Explain how behavior analysts determine if a procedure is behavior-analytic and evidence-based, with an example of a behavior analytic procedure that meets these criteria. Consider providing an example of a treatment that may be an appropriate alternative to this controversial treatment. When determining if a procedure is behavior analytic, consider the seven dimensions of ABA and if the treatment meets the criteria of all seven. Explain the importance of using evidence-based and behavior-analytic strategies. Select at least three BACB ethics codes from the following list that would be violated if the treatment were implemented: Week 5 Ethics Codes [PDF]. For each code, state the code number, title, and a brief description, and explain how implementing the treatment would violate the code. Record a video role-playing the conversation (5 minutes maximum). You may use a friend/family member to play the other role. If no one is available, record yourself reading both parts. Do NOT use a real client’s family; this is a hypothetical conversation. Upload your video to Canvas My Media to obtain a Kaltura link that will go in your reflection paper. See the Upload Media and Get Kaltura LinkLinks to an external site. tutorial on how to do this. Part 2: Written Reflection Write a 23 page paper (using the Week 5 Reflection Paper Template [DOCX]). You must have a minimum of three scholarly sources: One scholarly source about the assigned procedure. One behavior-analytic source on how to determine if a procedure is evidence-based and behavior analytic. One behavior-analytic source on soft skills and/or communication strategies. Use APA-style in-text citations throughout the paper and provide complete references. All references must be accurate and verifiable based on the information as it appears in your paper. Complete the following: Kaltura Link for Video Presentation In the first section of the paper, please include your Kaltura link. Before submitting the assignment, double check that the link works. Use of Scholarly Sources Complete the following and be sure to use APA-formatted in-text citations. Describe and explain which articles were used to: Describe the procedure and identify the pro and con. Evaluate whether the procedure is evidence-based and behavior analytic. Support your communication strategies (for example, soft skills). Reflection of the Conversation Although this was a hypothetical conversation, reflect on what thoughts or feelings you might experience if you were to have this conversation in real life and what communication strategies are necessary. Support your reflection with scholarly sources on soft skills and communication (use APA in-text citations). Discuss how you would explain the importance of evidence based and behavior analytic interventions (that is, what soft skills, how would you adjust your tone, what kind of language you would use). Consider how it might feel to explain that a requested treatment cannot be implemented. Discuss one concern you would have when having this type of conversation and one priority. Ethics Codes Briefly list and describe all three relevant ethics codes (number, title, description) you selected from the provided list. Make sure to cite the code. Briefly explain how each could be violated. Identify one code you would consider as the highest priority when addressing non-evidence-based interventions. Assignment Requirements Your assignment should meet the following requirements: Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract from the overall message. Follow assignment guidelines: The submission should follow all of the guidelines. APA formatting: References and citations are formatted according to current APA style guidelines. Review Academic WriterLinks to an external site. for more information on how to cite your sources. References: A minimum of three scholarly or professional sources published within the last 10 years, formatted in current APA style. One about your assigned procedure. One behavior-analytic source on determining if a procedure is evidence-based and behavior analytic. One behavior-analytic source on soft skills and/or communication strategies. A scholarly resource is a credible, evidence-based publication authored by experts and often peer-reviewed, such as journal articles, academic books, professional podcasts, or dissertations. Anything outside of this must be approved by your instructor. The Ethics Code for Behavior AnalystsLinks to an external site. must be cited on your references page but does not count as a scholarly source. Note: You can use Baer et al. (1968) to discuss the seven dimensions and how they can be used to evaluate if a treatment is behavior analytic, even though it is more than 10 years old since it is a crucial article to the field. Video: Maximum 5 minutes. Upload to My Media in Canvas and paste the Kaltura link in your paper. Only Kaltura links will be accepted. Please do not submit Zoom, Google Drive, or any other type of link. Reflection: 23 double-spaced pages, in addition to a title page and references page. Refer to the MS in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Research GuideLinks to an external site. for help finding resources. Review the Controversial Treatments rubric to ensure you understand the grading criteria for this assignment. Competencies Measured By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and rubric criteria: Competency 1: Analyze ethical responsibilities to others and to the profession. Explain how to effectively evaluate treatments to determine if they are evidence-based and behavior-analytic. Competency 2: Analyze ethical responsibilities related to practitioner-client relationships and practitioner-family relationships. Explain how to communicate the importance of using evidence-based and behavior-analytic strategies to family members. Competency 3: Evaluate assessment and intervention methods using the BACB ethical code. Describe the controversial treatment. Discuss one pro statement and one con statement regarding the controversial treatment. Evaluate the controversial treatment using at least three of the BACB ethics codes. Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology. Demonstrate an academic writing style through well-organized prose and follow all assignment guidelines. Demonstrate compliance with current APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines.

    Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): cf_wk_5_reflection_paper_template (1) 2.docx, week_5_ethics_codes.docx, Week 5 script template.docx, evidense based or not article 2.pdf, Evidence based article 1.pdf, Scholary soft skills article 2.pdf, Scholary Article 1.pdf, WEEK 5 Article 2.pdf, WEEK 5 ARTICLE 1.pdf

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  • Controversial

    For the week 5 assignment, you will focus on writing about Elimination Diets, a controversial treatment used for individuals with autism, but is not behavior analytic. This is your assigned topic for Week 5, and you must write about elimination diets in relation to individuals with autism. this assignment has two parts: a video presentation (five minutes maximum) and a written reflection. In the video, you will role-play a mock conversation with a clients family about the assigned treatment. You will not use a real client. You may use a friend or family member to play the caregiver, or you can complete the role-play on your own by either saying both parts of the conversation or saying only your part and pausing when it would be the other persons turn. In the reflection, you will explain what you learned from the role-play. You will identify the sources you used, reflect on your conversation, consider the role of soft skills, and discuss which ethics codes are most important when evaluating nonevidence-based treatments. Together, these parts will help you practice evaluating a controversial treatment, applying the Ethics Code, and communicating with a client’s family. Detailed Instructions Part 1: Video Presentation View the Week 5 topic in the Announcements. Read and select at least 3 of the articles from each of the following categories in the Week 5 announcement. One scholarly source about the assigned procedure. One behavior-analytic source on how to determine if a procedure is evidence-based and behavior analytic. One behavior-analytic source on soft skills and/or communication strategies. Use the Week 5 Script Template [DOCX] to create a transcript for the hypothetical conversation with a client’s family. With the family you will: Explain the assigned controversial treatment and how it is used as a treatment for autism. Discuss one pro and one con of using the controversial treatment as an intervention. Explain how behavior analysts determine if a procedure is behavior-analytic and evidence-based, with an example of a behavior analytic procedure that meets these criteria. Consider providing an example of a treatment that may be an appropriate alternative to this controversial treatment. When determining if a procedure is behavior analytic, consider the seven dimensions of ABA and if the treatment meets the criteria of all seven. Explain the importance of using evidence-based and behavior-analytic strategies. Select at least three BACB ethics codes from the following list that would be violated if the treatment were implemented: Week 5 Ethics Codes [PDF]. For each code, state the code number, title, and a brief description, and explain how implementing the treatment would violate the code. Record a video role-playing the conversation (5 minutes maximum). You may use a friend/family member to play the other role. If no one is available, record yourself reading both parts. Do NOT use a real client’s family; this is a hypothetical conversation. Upload your video to Canvas My Media to obtain a Kaltura link that will go in your reflection paper. See the Upload Media and Get Kaltura LinkLinks to an external site. tutorial on how to do this. Part 2: Written Reflection Write a 23 page paper (using the Week 5 Reflection Paper Template [DOCX]). You must have a minimum of three scholarly sources: One scholarly source about the assigned procedure. One behavior-analytic source on how to determine if a procedure is evidence-based and behavior analytic. One behavior-analytic source on soft skills and/or communication strategies. Use APA-style in-text citations throughout the paper and provide complete references. All references must be accurate and verifiable based on the information as it appears in your paper. Complete the following: Kaltura Link for Video Presentation In the first section of the paper, please include your Kaltura link. Before submitting the assignment, double check that the link works. Use of Scholarly Sources Complete the following and be sure to use APA-formatted in-text citations. Describe and explain which articles were used to: Describe the procedure and identify the pro and con. Evaluate whether the procedure is evidence-based and behavior analytic. Support your communication strategies (for example, soft skills). Reflection of the Conversation Although this was a hypothetical conversation, reflect on what thoughts or feelings you might experience if you were to have this conversation in real life and what communication strategies are necessary. Support your reflection with scholarly sources on soft skills and communication (use APA in-text citations). Discuss how you would explain the importance of evidence based and behavior analytic interventions (that is, what soft skills, how would you adjust your tone, what kind of language you would use). Consider how it might feel to explain that a requested treatment cannot be implemented. Discuss one concern you would have when having this type of conversation and one priority. Ethics Codes Briefly list and describe all three relevant ethics codes (number, title, description) you selected from the provided list. Make sure to cite the code. Briefly explain how each could be violated. Identify one code you would consider as the highest priority when addressing non-evidence-based interventions. Assignment Requirements Your assignment should meet the following requirements: Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract from the overall message. Follow assignment guidelines: The submission should follow all of the guidelines. APA formatting: References and citations are formatted according to current APA style guidelines. Review Academic WriterLinks to an external site. for more information on how to cite your sources. References: A minimum of three scholarly or professional sources published within the last 10 years, formatted in current APA style. One about your assigned procedure. One behavior-analytic source on determining if a procedure is evidence-based and behavior analytic. One behavior-analytic source on soft skills and/or communication strategies. A scholarly resource is a credible, evidence-based publication authored by experts and often peer-reviewed, such as journal articles, academic books, professional podcasts, or dissertations. Anything outside of this must be approved by your instructor. The Ethics Code for Behavior AnalystsLinks to an external site. must be cited on your references page but does not count as a scholarly source. Note: You can use Baer et al. (1968) to discuss the seven dimensions and how they can be used to evaluate if a treatment is behavior analytic, even though it is more than 10 years old since it is a crucial article to the field. Video: Maximum 5 minutes. Upload to My Media in Canvas and paste the Kaltura link in your paper. Only Kaltura links will be accepted. Please do not submit Zoom, Google Drive, or any other type of link. Reflection: 23 double-spaced pages, in addition to a title page and references page. Refer to the MS in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Research GuideLinks to an external site. for help finding resources. Review the Controversial Treatments rubric to ensure you understand the grading criteria for this assignment. Competencies Measured By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and rubric criteria: Competency 1: Analyze ethical responsibilities to others and to the profession. Explain how to effectively evaluate treatments to determine if they are evidence-based and behavior-analytic. Competency 2: Analyze ethical responsibilities related to practitioner-client relationships and practitioner-family relationships. Explain how to communicate the importance of using evidence-based and behavior-analytic strategies to family members. Competency 3: Evaluate assessment and intervention methods using the BACB ethical code. Describe the controversial treatment. Discuss one pro statement and one con statement regarding the controversial treatment. Evaluate the controversial treatment using at least three of the BACB ethics codes. Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology. Demonstrate an academic writing style through well-organized prose and follow all assignment guidelines. Demonstrate compliance with current APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines.

    Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): cf_wk_5_reflection_paper_template (1) 2.docx, week_5_ethics_codes.docx, Week 5 script template.docx, evidense based or not article 2.pdf, Evidence based article 1.pdf, Scholary soft skills article 2.pdf, Scholary Article 1.pdf, WEEK 5 Article 2.pdf, WEEK 5 ARTICLE 1.pdf

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  • Module 6 HSE 410 Case Assignment

    As a case manager, you will likely work with diverse populations. It is very important that you learn about these diverse populations, and continue learning about different groups throughout your career. In this assignment, you will have an opportunity to better understand a minority group. After gaining a better understanding of the minority group, you will also discuss how your understanding of important aspects of this minority group will help you in working with and creating case management interventions with this group.

    Prompt

    Review the module readings. Select a minority group and create a handout with images and key points on the cultural and ethnic aspects that need to be considered in working with and creating case management interventions with this population. Provide references to support your statements.

    Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:

    • Identifies and describes a minority group
    • Identifies and includes at least two images of the selected minority group that illustrate cultural and ethnic aspects which impact interventions
    • Identifies four key points of the cultural and ethnic aspects of the identified minority group which need to be considered when working with the minority group
    • Summarizes considerations that need to be factored in when working with and creating case management interventions for the identified minority group

    What to Submit

    Submit your single-page handout as a letter-sized (8 12 x 11 inches) Microsoft Word document or PDF file. References must be formatted in APA format.

    Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): Module 6 reading.docx

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  • Module 6 HSE 410 Case Assignment

    As a case manager, you will likely work with diverse populations. It is very important that you learn about these diverse populations, and continue learning about different groups throughout your career. In this assignment, you will have an opportunity to better understand a minority group. After gaining a better understanding of the minority group, you will also discuss how your understanding of important aspects of this minority group will help you in working with and creating case management interventions with this group.

    Prompt

    Review the module readings. Select a minority group and create a handout with images and key points on the cultural and ethnic aspects that need to be considered in working with and creating case management interventions with this population. Provide references to support your statements.

    Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:

    • Identifies and describes a minority group
    • Identifies and includes at least two images of the selected minority group that illustrate cultural and ethnic aspects which impact interventions
    • Identifies four key points of the cultural and ethnic aspects of the identified minority group which need to be considered when working with the minority group
    • Summarizes considerations that need to be factored in when working with and creating case management interventions for the identified minority group

    What to Submit

    Submit your single-page handout as a letter-sized (8 12 x 11 inches) Microsoft Word document or PDF file. References must be formatted in APA format.

    Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): Module 6 reading.docx

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  • Capstone Project Assignment 1

    Requirements: Research the topic Create a 2-page summary of the option you are choosing and your preliminary findings. For example, if you choose option 1, write about the three women CEOs you have chosen and a brief description of each one. Create a bibliography, which includes at least 15 sources. supported with scholarly sources,. Use APA style.

    OPTION A o You are part of an association that wants to increase the number of women CEOs. Research the overall impact of women CEOs in business Research the overall impact of the scarcity of women CEOs in business o Research three women CEOs at publicly traded companies. What career path did they take? How profitable are their companies? Compare that profitability to others in the industry. What factors can be linked directly to their leadership? What factors have a more causal relationship with things other than their leadership style and decisions? What is their management style? How do they define their main role at the company? How do they treat employees? What challenges have they faced and how did they handle them? o Based on your overall research about women CEOs in business and three examples, create a report to share with the association. What conclusions can you draw from your research?

  • Capstone Project Assignment 1

    Requirements: Research the topic Create a 2-page summary of the option you are choosing and your preliminary findings. For example, if you choose option 1, write about the three women CEOs you have chosen and a brief description of each one. Create a bibliography, which includes at least 15 sources. supported with scholarly sources,. Use APA style.

    OPTION A o You are part of an association that wants to increase the number of women CEOs. Research the overall impact of women CEOs in business Research the overall impact of the scarcity of women CEOs in business o Research three women CEOs at publicly traded companies. What career path did they take? How profitable are their companies? Compare that profitability to others in the industry. What factors can be linked directly to their leadership? What factors have a more causal relationship with things other than their leadership style and decisions? What is their management style? How do they define their main role at the company? How do they treat employees? What challenges have they faced and how did they handle them? o Based on your overall research about women CEOs in business and three examples, create a report to share with the association. What conclusions can you draw from your research?

  • Fundamental Alterations

    instructions attached no outside sources other than the 3 provided PGA Tour v. Martin 532 US 661 (2001) Bragdon v. Abbott 524 US 624 (1998) Abbott v. Bragdon 163 F. 3d. 87 (C.A. 1, 1998)

  • Peer Review

    Each module begins with a Concept in Action activity. These informal activities introduce key rhetorical concepts and discuss how they can be applied in your writing in and outside of class. To complete the activity, open a Google or Word doc and follow along with each prompt – starting with Exercise 01. This is a space to get messy with learning as you build your understanding of key rhetorical concepts. You will be graded based on completion of the activity.

    Concept in Action: Why Peer Review Matters

    Peer review isnt just a classroom routine or a box to check. Its a powerful tool for learning, collaboration, and growth. When we approach it with the right mindset, peer review helps us become more reflective writers, more thoughtful readers, and better communicators. At its core, peer review is about mutual support: we help each other improve, and in the process, we improve ourselves.

    Exercise 01: Free Write on Peer Review Experiences

    Take 35 minutes to reflect on the following:

    • What comes to mind when you hear the term “peer review”?
    • Have your past peer review experiences been helpful, frustrating, or confusing? Why?
    • What would make peer review feel more useful or meaningful for you?

    Peer Review Matters

    Writing is a social activity. No matter how experienced you are, you need readers to understand how your writing is working. Peer review gives you a chance to hear from those readers while you still have time to revise.

    Scholar Bill Hart-Davidson calls this “giver’s gain”: when you give helpful feedback, you also improve your own understanding of writing. Melissa Meeks explains it this way: What you read, you too can imitate; what you detect, you too can correct; what you explain, you too can retain; what you suggest, you too can try.”

    Writing scholar Peter Elbow also reminds us that feedback is most useful when it comes from a place of appreciation. When we read generously, we respond more effectively.

    Peer review is also a chance to practice durable skills that matter far beyond the classroom:

    • Empathy: Trying to understand your peers goals.
    • Critical Thinking: Evaluating what works and what needs clarity.
    • Communication: Expressing feedback clearly and kindly.
    • Adaptability: Tailoring your review to different assignments and stages.
    • Reflective Thinking: Learning from others and applying feedback to your own growth.

    Exercise 02: Characteristics of Effective Feedback

    Adaptability + Strategic Thinking

    Effective feedback is tailored to fit the assignment, the writers stage, and their goals. This builds the same flexible thinking needed in collaborative work environments.

    Focus Your Comments

    Dont try to comment on everything. Choose two or three key areas to focus onlike the clarity of the thesis, the strength of the argument, or organization. Avoid grammar corrections unless they significantly affect meaning.

    Use a Supportive Tone

    Write like yourselfkind, honest, and respectful. Straub reminds us to sound like readers who care about helping, not critics looking for errors.

    Be Specific and Complete

    Short comments like awkward or unclear arent helpful on their own. Explain what you mean and offer a suggestion. Use full sentences to share your understanding of what the writer is trying to do.

    Clarity + Constructive Feedback

    Saying what works and what needs improvementclearly and with examplesis a habit that makes feedback more useful, whether youre editing, writing, or reviewing a product design.

    Balance Praise and Suggestions

    A good review includes both. Straub encourages us to praise whats working while also pointing out what could be stronger. If a draft still needs a lot of work, focus on a few high-impact suggestions. And when something is effective, say so!

    Collaborative Communication

    When you acknowledge whats working while offering thoughtful suggestions, you show that youre engaging with your peer as a partner in learningnot just as a critic.

    Writing scholar Peter Elbow suggests that readers help writers most by being genuinely appreciative. When we read with generosity, were more likely to offer helpful, encouraging feedback.

    Exercise 03: Using Peer Review in this Class

    Richard Straubs article “RespondingReally Responding to Other Students’ Writing” reminds us not to act like teachers, but to respond like thoughtful readers. Heres how to do that:

    Set Clear Goals

    Start by knowing what youre aiming for. Your main goal is to help your peer grow as a writer. You might also have personal goalslike getting better at giving feedback or deepening your understanding of the assignment.

    Understand the Context

    Look at the assignment, the draft, and where your classmate is in the writing process. Use the rubric to guide your review, and pay attention to any specific questions or comment requests from your peer.

    The Describe-Evaluate-Suggest (DES) Method

    The DescribeEvaluateSuggest method, developed by Eli Review, is a structured way to give useful feedback. It helps you slow down and focus your comments.

    DES Method and ExamplesMethodExampleDescribe: Say what you see.”This paragraph introduces your personal story and sets a reflective tone.”Evaluate: Say how well it works.”This aligns well with the assignments requirement to reflect on writing identity.”Suggest: Offer a specific improvement.”You could connect this experience more clearly to your current writing habits.”

    This structure encourages you to focus on one moment in the draft, rather than jumping from sentence to sentence. It makes your feedback clearer and more actionable.

    Exercise 04: Peer Review Outside of Class

    Peer review isnt limited to school. Anytime you give or receive feedbackon a work project, a social media post, a presentation, or even a textyoure practicing peer review principles.

    Whether youre reviewing a coworkers proposal or asking a friend to proofread your email, thoughtful feedback helps improve communication. In fact, this courseand this very textwas peer reviewed by several people using these same principles.

    Durable Skill Spotlight: Communication + Professionalism

    Whether youre reviewing a rsum, a proposal, or a social media post, peer review shows up in everyday interactions. When you apply the same valuesclarity, respect, honestyyou show professionalism and build stronger relationships.

    Lesson Citations

    • Elbow, Peter. . College English, vol. 55, no. 2, 1993, pp. 187206. https://boisestate.on.worldcat.org/oclc/425407616
    • Meeks, M. (2017, March 28). . ELI Review. https://elireview.com/2017/03/28/givers-gain/
    • Straub, R. (1993). RespondingReally Responding to Other Students Writing. In W. Bishop (Ed.), The Subject Is Writing: Essays by Teachers and Students (pp. 136146). Boynton/Cook.
    • Eli Review. (2014, December 29). . YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzdBRRQhYv4

  • Peer Review

    Each module begins with a Concept in Action activity. These informal activities introduce key rhetorical concepts and discuss how they can be applied in your writing in and outside of class. To complete the activity, open a Google or Word doc and follow along with each prompt – starting with Exercise 01. This is a space to get messy with learning as you build your understanding of key rhetorical concepts. You will be graded based on completion of the activity.

    Concept in Action: Why Peer Review Matters

    Peer review isnt just a classroom routine or a box to check. Its a powerful tool for learning, collaboration, and growth. When we approach it with the right mindset, peer review helps us become more reflective writers, more thoughtful readers, and better communicators. At its core, peer review is about mutual support: we help each other improve, and in the process, we improve ourselves.

    Exercise 01: Free Write on Peer Review Experiences

    Take 35 minutes to reflect on the following:

    • What comes to mind when you hear the term “peer review”?
    • Have your past peer review experiences been helpful, frustrating, or confusing? Why?
    • What would make peer review feel more useful or meaningful for you?

    Peer Review Matters

    Writing is a social activity. No matter how experienced you are, you need readers to understand how your writing is working. Peer review gives you a chance to hear from those readers while you still have time to revise.

    Scholar Bill Hart-Davidson calls this “giver’s gain”: when you give helpful feedback, you also improve your own understanding of writing. Melissa Meeks explains it this way: What you read, you too can imitate; what you detect, you too can correct; what you explain, you too can retain; what you suggest, you too can try.”

    Writing scholar Peter Elbow also reminds us that feedback is most useful when it comes from a place of appreciation. When we read generously, we respond more effectively.

    Peer review is also a chance to practice durable skills that matter far beyond the classroom:

    • Empathy: Trying to understand your peers goals.
    • Critical Thinking: Evaluating what works and what needs clarity.
    • Communication: Expressing feedback clearly and kindly.
    • Adaptability: Tailoring your review to different assignments and stages.
    • Reflective Thinking: Learning from others and applying feedback to your own growth.

    Exercise 02: Characteristics of Effective Feedback

    Adaptability + Strategic Thinking

    Effective feedback is tailored to fit the assignment, the writers stage, and their goals. This builds the same flexible thinking needed in collaborative work environments.

    Focus Your Comments

    Dont try to comment on everything. Choose two or three key areas to focus onlike the clarity of the thesis, the strength of the argument, or organization. Avoid grammar corrections unless they significantly affect meaning.

    Use a Supportive Tone

    Write like yourselfkind, honest, and respectful. Straub reminds us to sound like readers who care about helping, not critics looking for errors.

    Be Specific and Complete

    Short comments like awkward or unclear arent helpful on their own. Explain what you mean and offer a suggestion. Use full sentences to share your understanding of what the writer is trying to do.

    Clarity + Constructive Feedback

    Saying what works and what needs improvementclearly and with examplesis a habit that makes feedback more useful, whether youre editing, writing, or reviewing a product design.

    Balance Praise and Suggestions

    A good review includes both. Straub encourages us to praise whats working while also pointing out what could be stronger. If a draft still needs a lot of work, focus on a few high-impact suggestions. And when something is effective, say so!

    Collaborative Communication

    When you acknowledge whats working while offering thoughtful suggestions, you show that youre engaging with your peer as a partner in learningnot just as a critic.

    Writing scholar Peter Elbow suggests that readers help writers most by being genuinely appreciative. When we read with generosity, were more likely to offer helpful, encouraging feedback.

    Exercise 03: Using Peer Review in this Class

    Richard Straubs article “RespondingReally Responding to Other Students’ Writing” reminds us not to act like teachers, but to respond like thoughtful readers. Heres how to do that:

    Set Clear Goals

    Start by knowing what youre aiming for. Your main goal is to help your peer grow as a writer. You might also have personal goalslike getting better at giving feedback or deepening your understanding of the assignment.

    Understand the Context

    Look at the assignment, the draft, and where your classmate is in the writing process. Use the rubric to guide your review, and pay attention to any specific questions or comment requests from your peer.

    The Describe-Evaluate-Suggest (DES) Method

    The DescribeEvaluateSuggest method, developed by Eli Review, is a structured way to give useful feedback. It helps you slow down and focus your comments.

    DES Method and ExamplesMethodExampleDescribe: Say what you see.”This paragraph introduces your personal story and sets a reflective tone.”Evaluate: Say how well it works.”This aligns well with the assignments requirement to reflect on writing identity.”Suggest: Offer a specific improvement.”You could connect this experience more clearly to your current writing habits.”

    This structure encourages you to focus on one moment in the draft, rather than jumping from sentence to sentence. It makes your feedback clearer and more actionable.

    Exercise 04: Peer Review Outside of Class

    Peer review isnt limited to school. Anytime you give or receive feedbackon a work project, a social media post, a presentation, or even a textyoure practicing peer review principles.

    Whether youre reviewing a coworkers proposal or asking a friend to proofread your email, thoughtful feedback helps improve communication. In fact, this courseand this very textwas peer reviewed by several people using these same principles.

    Durable Skill Spotlight: Communication + Professionalism

    Whether youre reviewing a rsum, a proposal, or a social media post, peer review shows up in everyday interactions. When you apply the same valuesclarity, respect, honestyyou show professionalism and build stronger relationships.

    Lesson Citations

    • Elbow, Peter. . College English, vol. 55, no. 2, 1993, pp. 187206. https://boisestate.on.worldcat.org/oclc/425407616
    • Meeks, M. (2017, March 28). . ELI Review. https://elireview.com/2017/03/28/givers-gain/
    • Straub, R. (1993). RespondingReally Responding to Other Students Writing. In W. Bishop (Ed.), The Subject Is Writing: Essays by Teachers and Students (pp. 136146). Boynton/Cook.
    • Eli Review. (2014, December 29). . YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzdBRRQhYv4

  • research paper

    Overview

    Compare and Contrast International Healthcare Systems

    Instructions

    In 800 words or more, answer the following questions:

    Compare the U.S. healthcare system with a different countrys national healthcare system

    • How are the systems different? What are the major differences for patients?
    • How much does each country spend on healthcare services?
    • What are healthcare outcomes for the countries?
    • What are the results of the systems? Consider:
    • Life expectancy rates
    • Mortality rates
    • Procedure costs
    • Infant mortality rates
    • Uninsured rates
    • Citizen’s Medical debt
    • Ease of access
    • Quality of care/wait times

    Due

    • Date: See due date listed at the top of the assignment page.
    • Time: By 11:59 p.m. of the assignment due date.

    Submission and Assessment Guidelines

    • Meets 800 word minimum
    • Takes a position and supports it with objective evidence that includes data, facts and statistics
    • Does not include your opinion or “I statements
    • Is proofread with proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    • Is well-organized with similar topics together
    • Includes relevant vocabulary from your readings
    • Includes transitions to assist with flow and readability
    • APA Format
    • Includes an APA (7th edition) formatted reference page with two scholarly sources as well as in-text citations

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