Unit V Homework
Ecology
Introduction
In previous chapters, we learned that life is very diverse. Organisms range from single cells to multi-celled. Some organisms cannot even be seen with the naked eye. Is diversity increasing or decreasing? In the future, will we have more organisms? Does our population play a role in the lives of other organisms? Should we be considered if an organism goes extinct? The following exploratory activity will help you understand threats to organisms, what is being done to save them, and how organisms are classified.
Materials
Computer with internet access
Directions
1. Go to: http://www.redlist.org/ or copy and paste the address into your web browser.
2. In the search term, box type in the word Ivory-billed Woodpecker .
3. Click on the scientific name for Ivory-billed Woodpecker.
4. Read the information and answer the following questions.
Questions 1 – 20 are short answer questions and should be answered in a few words. Total: 80 points
Type all answers directly in the data sheet text boxes and upload the data sheet as a .doc, .docx, or .rtf file with your last name and student number when finished. You may need to adjust the textbox size to display all text.
1. In your own words, explain the purpose of the IUCN Red List. (4 points)
2. What is the scientific name for the Ivory-billed Woodpecker? (4 points)
3. Are there any similar species? If so, name them. (4 points)
4. In your own words state where are Ivory-billed Woodpeckers found. (4 points)
5. What is the current status of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker? What was it before the year 2000? (4 points)
6. What is the population trend? (4 points)
7. How many mature Ivory-billed Woodpeckers are estimated to exist? How many sub-populations? (4 points)
8. In your own words describe the habitat that Ivory-billed Woodpeckers require. (4 points)
9. How long do Ivory-billed Woodpeckers live? (4 points)
10. In which Kingdom is the Ivory-billed Woodpecker classified? (4 points)
11. In which Phylum is the Ivory-billed Woodpecker classified? (4 points)
12. In which Class is the Ivory-billed Woodpecker classified? (4 points)
13. In which Order is the Ivory-billed Woodpecker classified? (4 points)
14. In which Family is the Ivory-billed Woodpecker classified? (4 points)
15. What is the most significant threat to Ivory-billed Woodpeckers. (4 points)
16. Describe in your own words what (if anything) is currently being done to protect the species. (4 points)
17. What is the primary food source for this species? (4 points)
18. With such low population numbers, why might genetic diversity be a concern? (4 points)
19. Do you feel that it is worth it to save this species? Explain why or why not.
(4 points)
20. In your opinion, can this species be saved or is it too late? Briefly explain your answer. (4 points)
Question 21 is an extended response question. Your response should be at least 100 words in length. Total: 20 points
21. Considering what you have learned from this activity and the textbook chapters, explain your thoughts about the following statement: “Humans rely on other organisms for survival; however, other organisms would be better off without humans.” Take a stand and argue for or against this statement.
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UncategorizedWhat is the importance of managing boundaries and multiple relationships?
Chapter 7: Managing Boundaries and Multiple Relationships
Answer the questions below by using chapter 7 of your textbook.
1. Bonnie was a family support worker who supervised court-ordered visitations between Danny and his children. During one visit, Danny showed up intoxicated on alcohol. Danny offered a bribe of 50 dollars to Bonnie to keep her quiet, and she accepted the money as she was in debt and struggling to pay her rent. By accepting money from the client, Bonnie was:
☐ unethical.
☐ professional.
☐ always ethical.
☐ moral.
2. It is important for all human service workers to establish appropriate __________ with clients they work with.
☐ friendships
☐ boundaries
☐ gatherings
☐ none of these apply
3. The term “____________” occurs when HHS workers have dual relationships while working with clients.
☐ multiple relationships
☐ unfriendly relationships
☐ abusive relationships
☐ none of these apply
4. Practicing __________ is critical to maintaining appropriate ethical practices.
☐ good judgment
☐ unfound judgment
☐ immoral judgment
☐ none of these apply
5. While maintaining appropriate boundaries with clients, it’s important to respect and understand a client’s _________ perspective as well.
☐ culture
☐ dominant
☐ fear
☐ none of these apply
6. ___________ is the exchange (goods or services) for other goods or services without using money.
☐ Gathering
☐ Sharing.
☐ Bartering
☐ None of these apply.
7. When a client offers to do an HHS worker’s taxes, they are crossing boundaries with the worker.
☐ True
☐ False
8. It may be considered ethical to receive a gift from a client.
☐ True
☐ False
9. HHS workers can find out more information about a client’s culture by asking questions related to their heritage, religious beliefs, or customs.
☐ True
☐ False
10. It is illegal for HHS workers to have sexual relationships with their clients.
☐ True
☐ False
Multiple Relationships and Maintaining Boundaries
Answer the following questions.
11. Explain in your own words what a multiple relationships is.
Type answer here
12. Why could it be unethical to enter into multiple relationships with a client?
Type answer here
13. Explain the difference between a boundary-crossing and a boundary violation.
Type answer here
14. In your own words, what is the slippery slope phenomenon?
Type answer here
15. Why is it important to maintain clear boundaries to assure professional integrity and responsibility?
Type answer here
16. Is there ever a time when HHS workers should cross boundaries with clients? Why or why not?
Type answer here
17. Describe how you establish and maintain boundaries in your personal life and whether you think this would work with clients.
Type answer here
Emotional Work and Diversity in Clinical Placements of Nursing Students
UncategorizedSelect a nursing research article from the list below that includes a theoretical or conceptual framework and the exploration of a clinical problem. Identify the nursing research article components using the Week 5 research template.
(All articles are available in the South University Online Library.)
Emotional Work and Diversity in Clinical Placements of Nursing Students
Nurses’ Preparedness and Perceived Competence in Managing Disasters
The Lived Experiences of People with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Phenomenological Study
Effects of Multivitamin Supplements on Cognitive Function, Serum Homocysteine Level, and Depression of Korean Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment in Care Facilities
The template will be evaluated on the effectiveness of the discussion of the following components. If a component is not present in the article, its absence should be discussed.
Submission Details:
Education homework help
UncategorizedMinor Paper #2 – Personal Traits and Advisor Application
This course is divided in four areas: Knowing, Being, Doing, and Sharing.
Part 1. Knowing Thyself.
Before you can lead or advise others, you must know how to lead yourself. This requires knowing yourself. Sooner or later the real you will be revealed. Many leaders have been caught in unspecified sins, and when asked the question, “What were you thinking? Why did you do this?” They are often clueless.
How well you know yourself will ultimately determine how you live your life. Not knowing yourself becomes obvious sooner or later. You do not get to know yourself simply by growing up and growing old. Knowing yourself is a conscious effort; you do it with intention and purpose.
Students will explore how well they know-self. We are not talking about taking a personality test or learning about your family history. Neither are we talking about your favorite colors, your best childhood friend or your sports team. We are talking about something much greater and of higher consequence. We are talking about who you are at your core, what most matters to you, what makes you come alive, what feeds your soul and what drains your spirit, and how to know the difference so you choose well as you move forward in life.
If you don’t know yourself all that well, you may still live a life in alignment with who you are but only by accident or some sheer stroke of luck. And that is too big a risk to take, so it is important that you live in alignment with who you are not by accident or luck, but rather on purpose, by intention, by design.
Assignment:
There are several ways individuals can discover how to know yourself well. One way to do that is to learn your values, passions and goals. Another is to ask the right questions. Farnoosh Brock, author of a blog called Prolific Living has developed 29 Questions to Self-Discovery. These questions will open the door to having a real conversation with yourself under God’s guidance. You are requested to answer these questions honestly for yourself.
When you are ready to do this, copy these questions into a text document, quiet all outside distractions, take a few deep relaxing breaths, make a great cup of tea, clear your mind of noise and clutter and dive in.
Know that there are no right or wrong answers. There is only you uncovering the process of building a closer relationship with the person within.
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Target Price Range 2023 2024 2025
CME GROUP NDQ-CME 168.93 24.8 25.522.0 1.19 2.0% TIMELINESS 3 Lowered 6/12/20 SAFETY 2 Raised 4/17/15 TECHNICAL 4 Lowered 10/9/20 BETA .95 (1.00 = Market)
18-Month Target Price Range Low-High Midpoint (% to Mid)
$131-$280 $206 (20%)
2023-25 PROJECTIONS Ann’l Total
Price Gain Return High 205 (+20%) 7% Low 155 (-10%) Nil Institutional Decisions
4Q2019 1Q2020 2Q2020 to Buy 521 446 487 to Sell 402 496 448 Hld’s(000) 308261 306550 303060
High: 69.2 70.6 64.7 60.9 84.7 93.9 100.9 124.0 155.3 197.1 224.9 225.4 Low: 31.0 46.9 47.0 44.9 51.0 66.4 83.4 81.9 113.3 143.7 161.0 131.8
% TOT. RETURN 8/20 THIS VL ARITH.*
STOCK INDEX 1 yr. -17.8 8.7 3 yr. 46.9 17.6 5 yr. 104.5 45.6
CAPITAL STRUCTURE as of 6/30/20 Total Debt $3440.9 mill. Due In 5 Yrs $1000 mill. LT Debt $3440.9 mill. LT Interest $175.0 mill. (Tot. Int. Coverage: 16.1x) (11% of Cap’l)
Leases, Uncapitalized Annual rentals $63.8 mill. Pension Assets-12/19 $345.9 mill.
Oblig. $324.2 mill. Pfd. Stock None Common Stock 358,623,764 shs. as of 7/15/20 Excl. 3,138 Class B shs. Three seats on the board of dir. are voted on by Class B shareholders only.
MARKET CAP: $58.1 billion (Large Cap) CURRENT POSITION 2018 2019 6/30/20
($MILL.) Cash Assets F 1447.4 1634.6 1493.5 Receivables 553.3 491.8 532.1 Other 39886.0 37567.8 79760.6 Current Assets 41886.7 43692.3 81786.2 Accts Payable 53.9 61.9 88.0 Debt Due – 574.2 – – – – Other 40582.4 38460.0 80113.4 Current Liab. 41272.6 38522.5 80201.4
ANNUAL RATES Past Past Est’d ’17-’19 of change (per sh) 10 Yrs. 5 Yrs. to ’23-’25 Revenues 5.0% 6.5% 5.5% ‘‘Cash Flow’’ 10.0% 18.5% 2.5% Earnings 10.0% 20.5% 2.5% Dividends 13.0% 9.0% 4.0% Book Value 3.0% 2.5% 6.0%
Cal- Full endar Year
QUARTERLY REVENUES ($ mill.) A Mar.31 Jun. 30 Sep. 30 Dec. 31
2017 929.3 924.6 890.8 900.0 3644.7 2018 1109.0 1059.6 904.2 1236.6 4309.4 2019 1179.6 1272.7 1277.3 1138.4 4868.0 2020 1522.1 1182.3 1300 1315.6 5320 2021 1550 1250 1350 1325 5475 Cal- Full
endar Year EARNINGS PER SHARE B
Mar.31 Jun. 30 Sep. 30 Dec. 31 2017 1.18 1.22 .91 8.63 11.94 2018 1.76 1.66 1.21 1.09 5.71 2019 1.39 1.43 1.78 1.31 5.91 2020 2.14 1.40 1.81 1.35 6.70 2021 2.25 1.50 1.85 1.40 7.00 Cal- Full
endar Year QUARTERLY DIVIDENDS PAID C
Mar.31 Jun.30 Sep.30 Dec.31 2016 .60 .60 .60 .60 2.40 2017 .66 .66 .66 .66 2.64 2018 .70 .70 .70 .70 2.80 2019 .75 .75 .75 .75 3.00 2020 .85 .85 .85
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 4.29 5.32 6.26 6.59 7.71 7.86 8.99 9.92 8.78 8.67 9.20 9.87 10.63 10.74 1.60 2.15 2.76 2.99 3.26 3.04 3.47 3.83 3.45 3.28 3.72 4.08 4.92 12.31 1.28 1.76 2.32 3.15 3.20 2.66 3.09 3.41 3.02 2.92 3.35 3.69 4.53 11.94 .21 .37 .50 .69 .92 .92 .92 1.12 1.79 1.80 1.88 2.00 2.40 2.64 .39 .50 .50 .61 .60 .47 .48 .52 .43 .37 .42 .34 .27 .24
4.75 6.47 8.72 46.19 56.27 58.04 60.02 65.18 64.55 62.43 61.82 61.00 60.14 66.07 171.06 172.98 174.18 266.41 332.10 332.56 334.24 330.64 331.83 338.85 338.45 336.94 338.24 339.24
21.3 30.6 40.0 36.6 24.9 20.2 19.1 16.4 17.9 23.7 22.8 25.4 22.1 10.6 1.13 1.63 2.16 1.94 1.50 1.35 1.22 1.03 1.14 1.33 1.20 1.28 1.16 .53 .8% .7% .5% .6% 1.2% 1.7% 1.6% 2.0% 3.3% 2.6% 2.5% 2.1% 2.4% 2.1%
3003.7 3280.6 2914.6 2936.3 3112.5 3326.8 3595.2 3644.7 66.0% 65.5% 58.8% 60.4% 61.1% 63.7% 64.9% 66.5% 129.9 128.5 136.9 135.1 132.6 129.2 129.2 113.0
1028.4 1137.6 1006.3 976.8 1127.1 1247.0 1534.1 4063.4 41.2% 42.0% 38.8% 38.9% 36.4% 36.3% 32.9% – – 34.2% 34.7% 34.5% 33.3% 36.2% 37.5% 42.7% NMF 606.3 1330.6 1101.0 1094.6 1014.1 1080.0 1085.9 1233.6
2104.8 2106.8 2106.8 2107.2 2107.9 2241.4 2231.2 2233.1 20060 21552 21419 21155 20924 20552 20341 22412 5.0% 5.1% 4.6% 4.5% 5.2% 5.7% 7.1% 16.7% 5.1% 5.3% 4.7% 4.6% 5.4% 6.1% 7.5% 18.1% 3.6% 3.5% 1.9% 1.8% 2.4% 2.8% 4.2% 14.5% 30% 33% 59% 61% 56% 54% 45% 20%
2018 2019 2020 2021 © VALUE LINE PUB. LLC 23-25 12.08 13.62 14.85 15.25 Revenues per sh A 16.65 5.83 6.36 7.20 7.50 ‘‘Cash Flow’’ per sh 9.55 5.71 5.91 6.70 7.00 Earnings per sh B 9.00 2.80 3.00 3.40 3.50 Div’ds Decl’d per sh C 3.60 .33 .69 .65 .65 Cap’l Spending per sh .25
72.64 73.09 74.85 78.40 Book Value per sh D 100.00 356.82 357.47 358.75 359.00 Common Shs Outst’g E 360.00
29.6 32.8 Bold figures are Value Line estimates
Avg Ann’l P/E Ratio 20.0 1.60 1.78 Relative P/E Ratio 1.10
1.7% 1.5% Avg Ann’l Div’d Yield 2.0%
4309.4 4868.0 5320 5475 Revenues ($mill) A 6000 63.3% 56.4% 58.0% 60.0% Operating Margin 75.0% 118.7 158.6 165 175 Depreciation ($mill) 200
1962.2 2116.5 2415 2520 Net Profit ($mill) 3240 29.3% 21.3% 24.5% 24.5% Income Tax Rate 24.5% 45.5% 43.5% 45.4% 46.0% Net Profit Margin 54.0% 614.1 1045.3 1250 1425 Working Cap’l ($mill) 1750
3826.8 3743.2 3400 3400 Long-Term Debt ($mill) 3400 25919 26129 26850 28150 Shr. Equity ($mill) 36000 6.9% 7.4% 8.0% 8.0% Return on Total Cap’l 8.0% 7.6% 8.1% 9.0% 9.0% Return on Shr. Equity 9.0% 3.8% 4.2% 4.5% 4.5% Retained to Com Eq 5.5% 49% 48% 51% 50% All Div’ds to Net Prof 40%
Company’s Financial Strength A Stock’s Price Stability 90 Price Growth Persistence 70 Earnings Predictability 40
(A) Through ’05, rev. are net of securities lend- ing int. expense. (B) Based on dil. shs. EPS may not sum due to rounding. Excl. n/r items: ’07, (72¢); ’08, ($3.88); ’09, (88¢). Next earn-
ings report due late Oct. (C) Div’ds hist. paid in late Mar., Jun., Sept., and Dec. Special divd’s: 10/10/08: $5.00; 3/26/12: $3.00; 12/28/12; $1.30; 1/14/14: $2.60; 1/13/15: $2.00; 1/12/16:
$2.90; 1/12/17: $3.25; 1/28/18: $1.75; 1/16/19: $1.75; 1/15/20: $2.50. (D) Incl. intang. In 2019: $33.035 bill., $92.41/sh. (E) In mill., adj. for split. (F) Incl. collateral from securities lending.
BUSINESS: CME Group Inc. is the world’s largest and most diver- sified derivatives marketplace. It enables clients to trade futures, options, cash, and over-the-counter (OTC) markets, optimize port- folios, and analyze date. It offers a range of global benchmark prod- ucts across major asset classes, incl. interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange (FX), agricultural commodities, energy, and met-
als. Clearing/transaction fees (81% of ’19 rev.), Market data (11%), and Other (8%). Acq. CBOT Holdings, 7/07; NYMEX, 8/08. Employs 4,360. Off./dir. own 1.2% of stock, Cap’l World, 10.0%; Vanguard, 7.9%; BlackRock, 7.1% (3/20 proxy). Inc.: DE. Chair/CEO: Terrence A. Duffy. Addr.: 20 S. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60606. Tel.: 312-930-1000. Internet: www.cmegroup.com.
CME Group had somewhat of a breather during the June quarter. Fol- lowing a stellar showing during the first quarter, the top and bottom lines fell, both sequentially and year over year for the latest period. In all, share earnings slipped 2% on a 7% revenue decline. Even though it recorded decent gains in Market Data, Information Services, and Other revenues, clearing and transaction revenues slid al- most 11% during the June quarter, and dragged on its recent performance. Still, the exchange operator ought to post good comparisons this year. Coronavirus-related headwinds and ensu- ing market uncertainty may impact re- sults during the back half of the year, however, the volatile environment could increase trading activity and boost parts of CME’s business. Too, CME will likely bol- ster efficiencies and reduce operating ex- penses, which should aid margins moving forward. All told, share earnings will prob- ably advance between 10% and 15% for the full year, while revenues increase 5%- 10%. Likewise, the top and bottom lines should climb at a low single-digit clip through 2021.
CME Group has been strengthening its operations. The integration of acqui- sitions (including the NEX addition, com- pleted in 2018) should continue to bear fruit in the near term. Meanwhile, it has been focused on product innovation, specif- ically rolling out new offerings or tools and services to help its clients better manage risk and navigate market volatility. For example, in September, CME rolled out the FX Options Volatility Converter Tool. Plus, the exchange operator rolled out several new futures over the last few months, including the reintroduction of 3- year Treasury Note futures, Micro E-mini futures, and water futures. Technological enhancements will likely remain a key priority moving forward. These good quality shares are neutrally ranked for year-ahead price performance. Moreover, this issue does not stand out for its long-term capital ap- preciation potential. CME comes with a Safety rank of 2 and Financial Strength of A, however. And it offers a worthwhile div- idend yield. Consequently, CME holds decent risk adjusted income appeal. Orly Seidman October 9, 2020
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EDUCATION: South University 2016 – 2018
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Primary Care Nurse Practitioner GPA 3.85
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· Responsible for drawing and analyzing arterial blood samples
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Uncategorizedcomment and reply on the following two sources, 120 words for each.
1. Business owners should take the time to discuss the control each will exert over the organizations activities because it creates clear and concise structure within the organization. For example, this helps with clear delegation within each department and will help save any confusion on what needs to be done and when it needs to be done. Managers will have set regulations on department activities which may differ based on leadership style and expectations from team members. If there is no clear delegation then this can cause confusion and will affect not only the team but will affect other departments that they work closely with. Management is responsible over any deadline that is missed and or any work that the team could not complete. This puts pressure on the managers which is why they are strict about setting expectations. This is the reason why it is important for business owners to discuss the control to ensure smooth transition in meeting deadlines.
2. Discussing the control each business member/entity exerts is primarily based on the different business structures.
A business can either be:
Who does what and how is crucial to how a business is run. This decision is very important so a legal layout must be implemented which defines the rights and liabilities of each member of the business. This layout also defines the owner’s personal liabilities, their lifespan, ownership and control. This decision has long term connotation.
An inability to come to a decision on what degree of control each member has can result in managerial deadlock. This can affect the activity and flow of a business which can in turn affect profit, business reputation and business stability.
How could you use Minitab descriptive statistics for data analysis research?
Nursing Essay Help- What are your plans for learning more about Minitab and how will the information you learned about this software be of benefit in your future analysis of research data?
Refer to this week’s readings and video tutorials before starting this two part discussion question assignment. You will also have access to the Assignment Resources Step-by-Step Guide, accessed through the Assignment Resources Icon located to the right of the grading criteria above. Step 1: Entering Data Open Minitab You will now use Minitab to enter a sample dataset by following the steps below and referring to the examples in the Assignment Step-by-Step guide. Begin by opening Minitab. Once open, you will see two windows. The Session Window is in the top half of the screen and the Worksheet is below. Only one window is active at a time. Dataset Options In many cases, researchers may have the data from their study in another software package like Microsoft Excel. However, if the data is not available in a software spreadsheet you can manually enter the data. You may now choose to populate your Minitab worksheet using the provided Excel worksheet in Option 1 or try Manual Data Entry by following the instructions in Option 2. Option 1: Using Excel to populate Minitab To access the Excel worksheet populated with data, go to the Data Set Icon located to the right of the grading criteria above. You can copy and paste the data set directly from Excel into Minitab. Or Option 2: Manual Data Entry In the Worksheet window, type “Age” in C1. Enter the numbers as shown in the dataset below. Enter the remaining data as shown below (set up your column labels i.e., variable). The measure reflects math anxiety and the study variables (cringe, uneasy, afraid, worried, understand) the math anxiety range is from 1–5 with low being the least and 5 the highest.THE POLICY THAT IS OR WILL IMPACT CHANGE SHOULD BE RELATED TO THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM OR NURSING SPECIFICALLY.
UncategorizedBaccalaureate nursing – healthcare writers onlyAPA format- if you’re able to write this paper well, and get me an A grade, I will use you for all future papers…and trust me, there will be a lot. price is negotiable.For this week’s assignment, you will prepare an annotated bibliography on a topic related to health care that is currently impacted by a policy change or potential policy change. The policy that is or will impact change should be related to the health care system or nursing specifically. Look for information that shows that the policy, in your opinion, improved or did not improve the health care system or nursing practice.Choose a Policy IssueReview the Unit 3 study activities to read a list of potential policy issues that will give you a foundation to help you determine which policy change you are interested in. Choose one issue to focus on. The area that you choose to focus on could include particular interests that would lead you to explore articles that look at legal, ethical, and regulatory process in health care or nursing practice.What Is an Annotated Bibliography?Use the four articles that you chose, keeping the following information in mind:A bibliography is a list of sources (books, journals, Web sites, periodicals, et cetera) one has used for researching a topic. A bibliography usually just includes the bibliographic information (that is, the author, title, publisher, et cetera).An annotation is a summary or evaluation.Therefore, an annotated bibliography includes a summary or evaluation of each of the sources in the bibliography. For this assignment, you are expected to include both a summary andan evaluation.Your annotations should address the following three areas for EACH of the four articles you select:Summarize: What are the main arguments? What is the point of this article or chapter? What topics are covered? If someone asked what this source is about, what would you say?Evaluate: Is it a useful source? How does it compare with other sources in your bibliography? Is the information reliable? Is this source biased or objective? What is the goal of this source? (Or the goal of the writer?)Reflect: How does the source assist or fit into your practice? Was this source helpful to you? How might this source help you shape an argument (in favor of or against) the topic presented? Has the source changed how you think about this topic?Assignment GradingBe sure to consult the scoring guide for this assignment to see how your work will be graded. Notice that you will be expected to apply APA writing style to write clearly and logically, with correct use of grammar, punctuation, and mechanics. You may wish to consult Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 in the APA manual and the information listed in this unit’s Writing Resources study.Review your annotated bibliography and make sure it is complete, using the checklist below.Components of the annotated bibliography:Begins with a title page that includes your name.Lists citation information for the articles or chapters, formatted in APA style.Each citation is followed by an annotation, approximately one page in length.The bibliography comprises a variety of credible perspectives.The final page consists of a reference list that includes all of your APA-formatted citations, in alphabetical order.The assignment is 6-8 pages long, including the title page and references.Each annotation should contain some or most of the following:Provides the reader with more information about the content of the sources.Consists of a paragraph that is both descriptive and evaluative (about 150 words).Offers both a description and a critical assessment of the articles or chapters being annotated.Gives the reader a sense of the quality of the source.Gives a sense of the argumentative position of the author relative to others in the field.Informs the reader of the relevance, accuracy, and quality of the sources cited.Concisely exposes the author’s point of view and the clarity of the work.Evaluates the appropriateness of expression, and authority.Summarizes the central theme and scope of the article or chapter.Evaluates the authority or background of the author.Comments on the intended audience.Compares or contrasts this work with another you have cited.Explains how this work illuminates your bibliography topic.If you would like to practice formatting APA citations before you submit this first assignment, click on the links, in Resources, to access interactive media that will help you practice.
The research design must include a nursing theory, the theory's application to nursing, and identify outcomes impacted nursing practice.
UncategorizedThe research design must include a nursing theory, the theory’s application to nursing, and identify outcomes impacted nursing practice.
Assignment Criteria:
For this assignment:
Search the literature for one qualitative research study related to your area of research interest (i.e. non clinical or clinical practices).
Make sure the article has a nursing theory, the theory has been applied to the nursing environment, and has impacted nursing practice.
The article must be peer-reviewed articles within the last five years.
Identify the study’s methodology (qualitative) to complete the framework grid from Polit & Beck (2017) textbook. ATTACHED TEMPLATE
Only select one article that reflects the methodology required for this assignment.
You should be able to find the article’s method under the article’s section entitled “methodology.â€
You are required to critique one qualitative nursing research study (i.e. refer to Assignment Criteria #13 a).
The article will be critiqued using the framework grid from Polit & Beck (2017) textbook-TEMPLATE ATTACHED-YOU MUST USE!
Copy and paste the grid into a Word document. This will make it easy for you to add your typed comments into the grid.
This is a critique assignment which focuses on the analysis or your scholarly perspective of the publication. Support your scholarly opinion only with references/citations if further explanation is needed. Use the comment section of the grid to write your comments and any additional citation(s). Each comment cited from another source to support your analysis or scholarly perspective of the critiqued article will require a citation (i.e. Campbell, 2016) in the comment section. Each citation must be documented on the reference page of the assignment (i.e. In accordance with the 6thedition APA Manual).
Include the citation information associated with the one qualitative article used for this critique. The course faculty will retrieve the article for assignment review and grading
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Write a summary of how the research data/findings are related to the researcher’s recommendations. This is a one page summary separate from the framework grid from Polit & Beck (2017) textbook.
Use APA format and appropriate level heading(s) (i.e. Level One and/or Level Two).
Ecology
Nursing HomeworksUnit V Homework
Ecology
Introduction
In previous chapters, we learned that life is very diverse. Organisms range from single cells to multi-celled. Some organisms cannot even be seen with the naked eye. Is diversity increasing or decreasing? In the future, will we have more organisms? Does our population play a role in the lives of other organisms? Should we be considered if an organism goes extinct? The following exploratory activity will help you understand threats to organisms, what is being done to save them, and how organisms are classified.
Materials
Computer with internet access
Directions
1. Go to: http://www.redlist.org/ or copy and paste the address into your web browser.
2. In the search term, box type in the word Ivory-billed Woodpecker .
3. Click on the scientific name for Ivory-billed Woodpecker.
4. Read the information and answer the following questions.
Questions 1 – 20 are short answer questions and should be answered in a few words. Total: 80 points
Type all answers directly in the data sheet text boxes and upload the data sheet as a .doc, .docx, or .rtf file with your last name and student number when finished. You may need to adjust the textbox size to display all text.
1. In your own words, explain the purpose of the IUCN Red List. (4 points)
2. What is the scientific name for the Ivory-billed Woodpecker? (4 points)
3. Are there any similar species? If so, name them. (4 points)
4. In your own words state where are Ivory-billed Woodpeckers found. (4 points)
5. What is the current status of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker? What was it before the year 2000? (4 points)
6. What is the population trend? (4 points)
7. How many mature Ivory-billed Woodpeckers are estimated to exist? How many sub-populations? (4 points)
8. In your own words describe the habitat that Ivory-billed Woodpeckers require. (4 points)
9. How long do Ivory-billed Woodpeckers live? (4 points)
10. In which Kingdom is the Ivory-billed Woodpecker classified? (4 points)
11. In which Phylum is the Ivory-billed Woodpecker classified? (4 points)
12. In which Class is the Ivory-billed Woodpecker classified? (4 points)
13. In which Order is the Ivory-billed Woodpecker classified? (4 points)
14. In which Family is the Ivory-billed Woodpecker classified? (4 points)
15. What is the most significant threat to Ivory-billed Woodpeckers. (4 points)
16. Describe in your own words what (if anything) is currently being done to protect the species. (4 points)
17. What is the primary food source for this species? (4 points)
18. With such low population numbers, why might genetic diversity be a concern? (4 points)
19. Do you feel that it is worth it to save this species? Explain why or why not.
(4 points)
20. In your opinion, can this species be saved or is it too late? Briefly explain your answer. (4 points)
Question 21 is an extended response question. Your response should be at least 100 words in length. Total: 20 points
21. Considering what you have learned from this activity and the textbook chapters, explain your thoughts about the following statement: “Humans rely on other organisms for survival; however, other organisms would be better off without humans.” Take a stand and argue for or against this statement.