Category: Writing

Needs Assessment Root Causes Theory of Change

Describe your plan for conducting a needs assessment to determine key issues in need of attention in your organization, for which you would implement a solution.

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1. In your plan describe the sources of data/information you will gather/examine to determine that it was a need (sources of data may be administrative data, surveys and focus groups with key stakeholders, annual reports, audits, continuous quality improvement reports, client satisfaction/feedback, local, state, federal mandates, etc.).

2. Be sure to include who is affected by this need or gap in service your agency provides

3. Explain why the need/problem exists using a root causes analysis approach (such as the 5-Whys).

4. Explain the outcome you would like to see through a depiction of Theory of Change.

This brief paper should be around 5-7 pages. Be sure to cite sources and provide references. APA 7th edition, cover page and reference page.

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Cultural Interview Questions

Cultural Background & Identity

Where do you live in terms of your cultural or ethnic background?

Do you hold any traditions, values or beliefs in your culture that are particularly significant to you?

To what extent do you consider your cultural traditions in your day-to-day life?

Health Beliefs & Practices

What is the definition of being healthy in your culture?

Do they have any cultural beliefs regarding the cause of illness or disease?

Do you take any traditional remedies, herbal medicine or healing?

What is your normal decision-making regarding the need to consult a medical professional?

Family & Decision-Making

Who takes part in the healthcare decisions in your family?

Should family members be involved when making medical visits or hospital stays?

Do we involve the elders, spouses or community leaders in health decisions?

Communication/Interaction with Providers of Healthcare

What is your level of comfort when communicating with healthcare providers?

Do you have any more or less respectful communication styles (tone, eye contact, directness) to your culture?

Would you rather have your healthcare professionals to describe about things in a detailed or concise manner?

Is it ever an issue of language in receiving healthcare?

Cultural Attitudes to Treatment and Care

Do you have any medical treatments or procedures that do not agree with your cultural/religious beliefs?

What is youre feeling about drugs, injections or surgery?

Does it have gender preferences in the reception of healthcare (such as male or female provider)?

Spirituality & Religion

Are you religious or spiritual when it comes to your health or healing?

Is it advisable to have any spiritual practices, which must not be disrespected in case of illness or hospitalization?

What do the healthcare professionals do to accommodate your spiritual or religious needs?

Healthcare System experiences

Have you ever been confused or disrespected by your health care professionals due to your culture?

What is something good you have encountered with healthcare?

How would you improve the care provided by healthcare providers to individuals of your culture?

Recommendations to Healthcare Providers

What would you like nurses or nurse practitioners to know in order to provide better care to individuals of your culture?

What information would you suggest to a medical professional working with an individual of your cultural background?

Closing Question

Is there anything else to your culture that is important that healthcare providers should understand?

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)
• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
• No plagiarism what so ever!!

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Textboook: Lepore, Jill. These Truths: A History of the United States. Inquiry Edition, Volume 1, With Sources. New York: W. W. Norton & Co., 2023.

This week’s WTE assignment can be found on pages 46 – 53 of your textbook. This assignment focuses on the Spanish conquest.

Weighing the Evidence (WTE) Assignments

Overview

Weighing the Evidence (WTE) assignments ask you, the student, to demonstrate your skills as a historian by analyzing primary sources to answer a larger historical question. Using textual interpretation, chronological reasoning, visual analysis, and pattern detection, you will consider the question and formulate a response based on the sources. This is not about having an opinion, but about developing a conclusion with supporting evidence.

WTE assignments are included in Modules 2-6 and Modules 8-14. Each student must complete THREE WTE assignments of their choice during the semester; one in Modules 2-5, one in Modules 6-10, and one in Modules 11-14. The student may choose which assignment to complete in each assignment group. If more than three assignments are completed over the course of the semester, only the three highest grades in each group will be counted towards the final grade.

Course Learning Objectives

1. Communication: Northwest students will demonstrate the role of writing and speaking in living and learning.
2. Critical Thinking: Northwest students will engage in disciplined thought to generate and communicate ideas.
3. Managing Information: Northwest students will locate, retrieve, organize, store, synthesize, and annotate various forms of information.
4. Valuing: Northwest students will demonstrate the formation and context of values.
5. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Northwest students will be culturally competent citizens who engage comfortably with difference.

Instructions

1. Identify the question(s) being asked. Each WTE assignment asks you to consider an overarching question and supporting questions. They are typically located under the Your Turn heading. Keep these questions in mind during Step 2. To access the WTE and sources online:
   1. Go to the module reading assignment. Click the assignment to open, and then load in a new tab. On the left hand side, click on “Table of Contents” and then click “Open full eBook.”
   2. Locate the correct chapter at left and click the right arrow to expand the chapter contents. Scroll to the bottom and click on “Weighing the Evidence” to begin reading the key context and provided sources.
2. Prepare and Assess: After reading the associated chapter and using the related lecture(s) for context, read the primary evidence provided in your textbook.
   • Use the questions listed after each document to guide your assessment of each individual document.
   • Decide how each document addresses the larger question.
   • No outside sources or research is necessary. All the necessary documents are provided for you.
3. Organize and Outline: Organize your analysis of each document by placing the documents into categories or groups based on how each one addresses the larger question(s). Outline your paper to organize your evidence. Your essay should include:
   • an introduction with a thesis statement,
   • evidence in support of your position,
   • acknowledgement of the alternative position, and
   • a conclusion which summarizes your position.
4. Write: Write a brief paper of no more than 750 words (about two pages). Your final paper must:
   • Have a clear thesis statement which communicates your response to the question(s) asked.
   • Include specific, cited evidence.
     • Evidence does NOT mean using only direct quotations. Summary is welcome and demonstrates a greater understanding of the document contents. Summarize the document information for your evidence when possible.
     • Any information from the provided sources should be cited immediately after use. You can cite the individual documents simply by identifying their evidence number and page number in parentheses. Example citation: (Document 13.2, 610)
   • Be well-organized and coherent. Your writing should be purposeful and succinct. Avoid tangents and unnecessary filler words.

• • Be original. Your paper should reflect your own analysis and conclusions. Using AI or online essay generators to complete this assignment violates the Code of Academic Integrity and can have serious consequences.

General Reminders

1. Read the Question Carefully: Ensure you understand what is being asked before writing your answer. If you are unsure or the question is unclear, ask for help!

1. Address All Parts of the Question: Many questions have multiple parts. You must address them all adequately.
2. Be Concise: Stick to the point and avoid unnecessary elaboration. Do not use excessive quotations from the documents. Summarize where possible.
3. Be Specific: Generalizations are not helpful. The more specific your answer and your evidence, the more convincing it will be.
4. Stay On Topic: Going off on a tangent can be easy. Always bring your answer back to what is directly relevant.
5. Check Your Grammar and Spelling: Small errors can significantly impact how your answer is received. Proofread your work carefully.
6. Review and Revise: If time allows, set your answers aside for a short period and then review them with fresh eyes for any errors or areas for improvement.