Personal Energy Equation
Step 1. Calculate your BMI and BMR

  • Go to http://www.calculator.net/bmr-calculator.html  (age 23, male, 6ft1,150 pounds.)

On this website, use the calculators to compute your BMI (Body Mass Index) and your BMR ( basal metabolic rate – the calories you burn just staying alive.
Step 2.  Compute your AEE (activity energy expenditure) in planned or spontaneous physical activity.  

  • If your primary form of physical activity is walking, record how far you walked and estimate how briskly you walked. If you regularly workout at a gym or fitness facility, record the length and intensity of your workout. Using a treadmill or other type of exercise machine will give you a lot of information, but if you don’t have access to that equipment just write down what you do, how long you do it, and estimate intensity.
  • You can also use any of the mobile apps, FitBit or other tracking devices, or an old fashioned pedometer to track the number of steps you walked.

Step 3: Compute your TEE (total energy expenditure)
Add your BMR and an average of your AEE for the day you tracked your physical activity.
Step 4: Depict and Discuss Your Energy Equation

  • Devise a way of showing how your input compares to your output. This can be a simple table, a graph, or a chart.
  • Using the link below, write a brief discussion in which you address the following questions:
  • Did input and output come close to balancing each other out? Was output more than input, or was the opposite true?
  • Its not just calorie totals that are important in diet analysis. Looking at the total energy input for the day you tracked, were the proportions of each of the three macronutrients in line with the Guideline recommendations? Does your total calorie intake represent the concept of proportionality so that you have a “balanced” diet?
    • Did carbohydrates supply 50-60% of your total caloric intake? Were added sugars less than 10% of your total carbohydrate intake?
    • Did 25-30% of your total caloric intake come from fats, with less than 10% being from saturated fats?
    • Did protein (plant and animal) account for no more than 15-25% of your total caloric intake?
  • If you were to make every day for the next six months look like this one, do you think you would lose or gain weight? Why? 
  • Be sure to include your “energy equation”in the body of your paper.
  • Attach as Word documents copies of your Nutrient Report and your Activity Report from SuperTracker or an equivalent app. (https://www.supertracker.usda.gov)

COMPETENT CARE TO YOUR PATIENTS WILL PUT YOU AT RISK FOR MALPRACTICE.

When providing health care there are standards of care which a reasonably prudent provider (NURSE Practitioner) should follow. Providers at all levels are held to these standards of care. Failure to provide competent care to your patients will put you at risk for malpractice. Remaining current with the evidenced-based guidelines and providing optimal care will minimize the risk of liability.For this Assignment you will create a PowerPoint presentation that explains any legal implications that exist for failure to adhere to a standard of care the key elements of malpractice and compare the differences in malpractice policy options. Consider the importance of using professional resources such as the National Guideline Clearinghouse to guide care deliveredCreatea PowerPoint presentation no more than 15 slides in length that addresses the following: Identify and explain any legal implications that exist for failure to adhere to a standard of care for nurse practitioners Identify and explain the key elements of malpractice for nurse practitioners Compare the differences in malpractice policy optionsAgency for Healthcare Research and Quality (2016). National Guideline Clearinghouse. Retrieved from http://www.guidelines.govBuppert C. (2015). Risk Management. In Nurse Practitioners Business Practice and Legal Guide (5th ed.) (285 302). Burlington MA: Jones & Bartlett.Buppert C. (2015). Negligence and Malpractice. In Nurse Practitioners Business Practice and Legal Guide (5th ed.) (285 302). Burlington MA: Jones & Bartlett.Jordan L. M. Quraishi J. A. & Liao J. (2013). The National Practitioner Data Bank and CRNA Anesthesia-Related Malpractice Payments. American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Journal 81(3) 178-182.Miller K. P. (2013). The National Practitioner Data Bank: An Annual Update. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners (9)9 576-580.Stelmach E. I. (2015). Dismissal of the Noncompliant Patient: Is this What We Have Come to? The Journal for Nurse Practitioners 11(7) 723-725.Watson E. (2014). Nursing Malpractice: Costs Trends and Issues. Journal of Legal Nurse Consulting 25(1) 26-31.Westrick Susan J. & Jacob N. (2016). Disclosure of Errors and Apology: Law and Ethics. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners 12(2) 120-126.Institute of Medicine. (2015 December 7). Assessing Progress on the Implementation of the Recommendations of The Future of Nursing [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMOjACA2atsNote: The approximate length of this media piece is 1 hour.Buppert C. (2016). Carolyn Buppert-Specialist in Legal and Reimbursement Issues for Nurse Practitioners and Physicians.Goodwin B. (2016). Youve Been Sued for Malpractice: What Happens Next? Urology Times.Kreimer S. (2015). Avoiding an EHR-Related Malpractice Suit. Contemporary OB/GYN December 39-42.
Psychology homework help
Fundamental Principles and Organizational Behavior
Human behavior is extremely complex, there are many factors that contribute to the occurrence of a specific behavior. This can get increasingly complex when analyzing behaviors within an organization. Your textbook includes a discussion of many principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and applications to Organizational Behavior management including conditioning, verbal behavior, and rule governed behavior.
For your Discussion you will review the fundamental principles of applied behavior analysis and extend your application by describing how these principles influence the behavior of individuals within organizations.

  1. Describe the following:
    1. respondent conditioning
    2. operant conditioning
  2. Provide a specific real life example of respondent and operant conditioning.
  3. Discuss verbal and rule governed behavior. Describe the importance of these concepts in understanding behavior and creating behavior management plans for organizations.

Notes: For your discussion of respondent and operant conditioning you should include a discussion of the key variables i.e unconditioned stimulus and conditioned stimulus for respondent and the three-term contingency for operant conditioning.
A minimum of 400 words including references, from: Redmon, W. K. (2001). Handbook of Organizational Performance, 1st Edition

Human Reproduction
PowerPoint Presentation
Introduction:
Well, it is that time—yes, time for that talk. For this activity, you will develop a PowerPoint presentation about human reproduction. You are to pretend that the presentation is what you will use to give your son or daughter “the talk” about human reproduction. Make sure you use correct terminology. If you have never created a PowerPoint presentation, make sure you view the CSU Success Center videos suggested in the unit learning activity.
Your presentation must include the following:
– overall purpose of the reproductive systems;
– information about the male and female systems including:
-at least two visual aids illustrating the two systems, and
-structure and function of the major organs of both male and females systems;
-methods of practicing “safe sex” and preventing pregnancy; and
– STDs.
Be sure to follow the formatting guidelines provided below:
– Use bulleted information on slides (5 lines or less).
– Include details in the speaker’s notes.
—Include a separate title slide and a separate reference slide.
– Use appropriate font and backgrounds.
– Include at least nine slides, but not more than 15 slides (not counting your title slide or reference slide).
– Use correct APA format for references and citations, and use correct grammar and spelling.
– Upload the presentation as a .ppt or .pptx file.

Argumentative Essay Paper – Technology and Social Isolation – ENG 136
I need help with an argumentative paper that should 6-8 pages long without cover and references (but please include in finale paper).  My topic is Technology and Social Isolation. You must have 5 references. I will include the rubric for the paper. Please start off using these two references and include three more.
Vroon, D. (2009, May/June). The distracted   generation victims of technology. American Record Guide72(3).
Massimini, M., & Peterson, M. (2009). Information and communication technology: Affects [sic] on U.S. college students. Cyberpsychology: Journal of Psychosocial Research on Cyberspace
Argumentative Essay Paper – Technology and Social Isolation – ENG 136

Course Theme Reading ListENGL136 Course Theme Reading List Student
Students:
Below you will find a reading list that includes 62 references on the theme and topics you will discuss and research in this class in preparation for the Course Project. Although you are not required to read all 62 of the references, you should plan to dedicate sufficient time to retrieve and preview sources on topics that are of interest to you. The list of readings will help you narrow a topic for your Course Project.
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These selections should be the first ones that you consult as you explore potential topics and begin your research process. Read and review the selections on topics that you are considering. Those that you do use will provide content that can be incorporated into your writing assignments as support or contrast for your thesis and your Final Project. Argumentative Essay Paper – Technology and Social Isolation – ENG 136
A final requirement of the Course Project is that all students must include at least one of the selected course readings below in their final research projects. Argumentative Essay Paper – Technology and Social Isolation – ENG 136
Once you are introduced to library search strategies, you will search for the remaining number of sources required for inclusion in-text and on the References page of the final assignment.
 
Each selection can be accessed in Writing Today or in the DeVry Library databases: EBSCOhost, LexisNexis, or ABI Inform.
 
For more information: Talk to your professor or use the Ask the Librarian service.
 Theme: Education (16 references)
 
Topics: Articles
1. School Bullies  Cloud, J. (2012, March 12). The myths of bullying. Time, 179(10). Retrieved from http://www.time.com/time/magazineCornell, D. G., & Brockenbrough, K. (2004). Identification of bullies and victims: A comparison of methods. Journal of School Violence, 3(2-3), 63–87. doi:10.1300/J202v03n02_05
2. No Child Left Behind Act/ Race to the Top  Ravitch, D. (2011). Dictating to the schools: A look at the effect of the Bush and Obama administration on schools. Education Digest, 76(8), 4-9. 
Onosko, J. (2011). Race to the Top leaves children and future citizens behind:  The devastating effects of centralization, standardization, and high stakes accountability.  Democracy & Education, 19(2), 1–11.
3. Grade Inflation  Kohn. A. (2013). From grading to degrading. In R. Johnson-Sheehan & C. Paine (Eds.), Writing Today (2nd ed., pp. 254–261). Boston, MA: Pearson Education.Hall, R. A. (2012). A neglected reply to grade inflation in higher education. Global Education Journal, 2012(3), 144–165.
Argumentative Essay Paper – Technology and Social Isolation – ENG 136
4. College Students and UnderageDrinking
 
Office of Applied Studies, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2013). Underage alcohol use among full-time college students. In R. Johnson-Sheehan & C. Paine (Eds.), Writing Today (2nd ed., pp. 743–745). Boston, MA: Pearson Education.Wechsler, H., & Nelson, T.  F. (2010). Will increasing alcohol availability by lowering the minimum legal drinking age decrease drinking and related consequences among youths? American Journal of Public Health, 100(6), 986–992. doi:10.2105/AJPH.2009.178004.
5. Student Debt  McArdle, M. (2012, September 17). The college bubble. Newsweek160(12).Wenisch, M. (2012). The student loan crisis and the future of higher education. Catholic Social Science Review, 17, 345–350.
6. College Students, Cheating, and Plagiarism  Malesic, J. (2006, December 11). How dumb do they think we are? The Chronicle of Higher Education.McCabe, D. L., Trevino, L., & Butterfield, K. D. (2001). Cheating in academic institutions: A decade of research. Ethics & Behavior11(3), 219–232.
7. College Dropout Rates 
 
 
 
 
Husain, S. (2012). Student success at the community college Level. Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, 29(7), 40–41.Tuckman, B. W., & Kennedy, G. J. (2011). Teaching learning strategies to increase success of first-term college students. Journal of Experimental Education, 79(4), 478–504. doi:10.1080/00220973.2010.512318
8. High School Dropouts  Lubrano, A. (2012, December 30). Diminished diplomas: The job market is bleak even for millennials with college degrees. For those without, it’s a different world. The Philadelphia Inquirer.  Retrieved from http://articles.philly.comTavakolian, H. R., & Howell, N. (2012). Dropout dilemma and interventions. Global Education Journal2012(1), 77–81.
 Theme: Technology (16 references)
 
Topics: Articles:
1. Multitasking and Technology  Willingham, D. T. (2010). Have technology and multitasking rewired how students learn? American Educator34(2), 23–28, 42.Ellis, Y., Daniels, B., & Jauregui, A. (2010). The effect of multitasking on the grade performance of business students. Research in Higher Education Journal8, 1-10.
2. Technology and Social Isolation  Vroon, D. (2009, May/June). The distracted generation victims of technology. American Record Guide72(3).Massimini, M., & Peterson, M. (2009). Information and communication technology: Affects [sic] on U.S. college students. Cyberpsychology: Journal of Psychosocial Research on Cyberspace3(1), 1–12.
3. Perils of Social Networking  Azriel, J. N. (2011). Using social media as a weapon to harm victims: Recent court cases show a need to amend section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Journal of Internet Law15(1), 3–10.Dailey, K. (2013). Friends with benefits: Do Facebook friends provide the same support as those in real life? In R. Johnson-Sheehan & C. Paine (Eds.), Writing Today (2nd ed., pp. 218–221). Boston, MA: Pearson Education.
4. Online Dating/ Online Predators/Sex Offenders  Clark-Flory, T. (2013). Reconsidering Match.com’s sex offender ban. In R. Johnson-Sheehan & C. Paine (Eds.), Writing Today (2nd ed., pp. 707–709). Boston, MA: Pearson Education.Essex, D. (2009). From deleting online predators to educating Internet users. Young Adult Library Services7(3), 36–45.
5. Illegal Downloading of Protected Content  Hamilton, M. A. (2013). Why suing college students for illegal music downloading is right. In R. Johnson-Sheehan & C. Paine (Eds.), Writing Today (2nd ed., pp. 693–695). Boston, MA: Pearson Education.Sheehan, B., Tsao, J., & Yang, S. (2010). Motivations for gratifications of digital music piracy among college students. Atlantic Journal of Communication18(5), 241–258. doi:10.1080/15456870.2010.521471
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6. Internet Censorship/ Classified Information Leaks 
 
Albanesius, C. (2012, August). Google sees spike in requests to censor political speech. PC Magazine.Keen, R. (2012). Untangling the Web: Exploring Internet regulation schemes in Western democracies. San Diego International Law Journal13(2), 351–382.
7. Identity Theft  Sullivan, M. (2012, August). Data snatchers! PC World30(8).Albrecht, C., Albrecht, C., & Tzafrir, S. (2011). How to protect and minimize consumer risk to identity theft. Journal of Financial Crime, 18(4), 405–414. doi:10.1108/13590791111173722
8. Texting and Driving  LaVallee, A. (2009, August 26). Tech journal: Firms racing to end texting and driving—as states pass new bans, companies build services to disable in-car cellphone messaging. The Wall Street Journal.  Retrieved from http://search.proquest.comPascual-Ferrá, P., Liu, Y., & Beatty, M. J. (2012). A meta-analytic comparison of the effects of text messaging to substance-induced impairment on driving performance. Communication Research Reports29(3), 227–238. doi:10.1080/08824096.2012.696079
 Theme:  Family (14 references)
 
Topics: Articles:
1. Sexualization of Girls  Kaiser survey shows prevalence of abuse. (Cover story). (2005). DATA: The Brown University Digest of Addiction Theory & Application24(S7), 1.Zubriggen, E. L., Collins, R. L., Lamb, S., Roberts, T., Tolman, D. L., Ward, L. M., & Blake, J.  (2013). Report of the APA Task Force on the Sexualization of Girls: Executive summary. In R. Johnson-Sheehan & C. Paine (Eds.), Writing Today (2nd ed., pp. 293–302). Boston, MA: Pearson Education.
2. Gender Discrimination  Coy, P., & Dwoskin, E. (2012, June 25). Shortchanged: Why women get paid less than men. Bloomberg Businessweek4285.Nadler, J. T., & Stockdale, M. S. (2012). Workplace gender bias: Not just between strangers. North American Journal of Psychology14(2), 281–291.
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3. Unequal Rights in Marriage, Children  Perrin, E., & Sprigg, P. (2013, March 21). Interview by A. Spiegel [Radio series episode]. Pediatric organization endorses same-sex marriage for its benefit to children. All Things Considered (NPR).Russo, C. J. (2011). Respect for me but not for thee: Reflections on the impact of same-sex marriage on education.  Brigham Young University Education & Law Journal, (2), 471–494.
4. Children of Divorce  Whitehead, B. D. (2013). The making of a divorce culture. In R. Johnson-Sheehan & C. Paine (Eds.), Writing Today (2nd ed., pp. 712–717). Boston, MA: Pearson Education.Kim, H. S. (2011). Consequences of parental divorce for child development. American Sociological Review76(3), 487–511. doi:10.1177/0003122411407748
5. Domestic Violence  Parachin, V. M. (2013). Terrorism in the home: Eleven myths and facts about domestic violence. Priest69(1), 13-16.Alhabib, S., Nur, U., & Jones, R. (2010). Domestic violence against women: Systematic review of prevalence studies. Journal of Family Violence25(4), 369–382. doi:10.1007/s10896-009-9298-4
6. Cyberbullying 
 
 
Bazelon, E. (2013, February 19). Interview by T. Gross [Radio series episode]. Today’s bullied teens subject to “sticks and stones” online, too. Fresh Air (NPR).Murray, S. S., Hewitt, P., Maniss, S., & Molinatti, J. (2012). “They’re Just Being Kids”: Recognizing and preventing bullying. National Social Science Journal39(1), 56–64.
7. Life-Work (Im)balance/Flexible Work Schedules Pofeldt, E. (2011, October). Flex your day week year career. Working Mother34(7).Masuda, A. D., Poelmans, S. A. Y., Allen, T. D., Spector, P. E., Lapierre, L. M., Cooper, C. L., Moreno-Velazquez, I. (2012). Flexible work arrangements availability and their relationship with work-to-family conflict, job satisfaction, and turnover intentions: A comparison of three country clusters. Applied Psychology: An International Review61(1), 1–29. doi:10.1111/j.1464-0597.2011.00453.x
 Theme:  Health/Wellness (16 references)
 
Topics: Articles:
1. College Students and Weight Issues  Kwiatkowski, J. (2009, August 22). Avoiding Fatter U: How not to gain the freshman 15: Managing the stress and lifestyle changes of college helps new students keep the weight off. Buffalo News, The (NY). [EBSCOhost]Carithers-Thomas, J. A. “Freshman fifteen: Fact or fiction.” [Writing Today]
2. Childhood Obesity  Ludwig, D. S. (2010). Ending the childhood obesity epidemic. Natural Foods Merchandiser31(5), 10–12. [EBSCOhost]Larson, A. A. (2012). Childhood obesity in USA: A descriptive snapshot of current responses, disconnects, and what could hold promise for additional mitigation. Movement & Sport Sciences / 7861-74. doi:10.1051/sm/2012016 [EBSCOhost]
3. Fad Diets  Koch, R. (2010). Food fads. Today’s Chiropractic Lifestyle39(5), 20–24. [EBSCOhost]Whyte, J., Marting, R., & Pennachio, D. (2005). How to guide patients away from fad diets and toward healthy eating. Patient Care39(5), 16–22. [EBSCOhost]
4. Junk Food  Lee, J. (2012). Nourishing change. Partnership enlists dozens of hospitals to put healthier food on their menus and kick junk food out of the cafeteria. Modern Healthcare42(41), 6. [EBSCOhost]Datar, A., & Nicosia, N. (2012). Junk food in schools and childhood obesity. Journal of Policy Analysis and Management31(2), 312–337. doi:10.1002/pam.21602 [EBSCOhost]
5. Sedentary Lifestyles  Masters, M. (2010). Sentenced to the chair. Men’s Health (10544836)25(7), 112–117. [EBSCOhost]McCrady, S. K., & Levine, J. A. (2009). Sedentariness at work: How much do we really sit? Obesity (19307381)17(11), 2103–2105. [EBSCOhost]
6. Teenage Pregnancy  Stanger-Hall, K. F., & Hall, D. W. (2011). Abstinence-only education and teen pregnancy rates: Why we need comprehensive sex education in the U.S. PLOS ONE6(10), 1–11. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0024658 [EBSCOhost]Basch, C. E. (2011). Teen Pregnancy and the achievement gap among urban minority youth. Journal Of School Health, 81(10), 614-618. doi:10.1111/j.1746-1561.2011.00635.x Full text through [EBSCOhost]
7.Concussions in Athletes  Sander, L. (2010). Colleges struggle to protect athletes from concussion and its aftermath. (Cover story). Chronicle of Higher Education57(6), A1–A10. [EBSCOhost] Argumentative Essay Paper – Technology and Social Isolation – ENG 136Lueke, L. (2011). High school athletes and concussions. The Journal of Legal Medicine32(4), 483–501. doi:10.1080/01947648.2011.632710 [EBSCOhost]
8. Insurance Premiums for Smokers and Obese Employees  Economic woes may ratchet up penalties for obesity, smoking. (2011). Occupational Health Management21(10), 109–110. [EBSCOhost]Li, J., Linnan, L., Finkelstein, E., Tate, D., Naseer, C., & Evenson, K. (2011). Knowledge and perceptions among overweight and obese employees about lifestyle-related health benefit changes. North Carolina Medical Journal72(3), 183–190. [EBSCOhost]

Argumentative Essay Paper – Technology and Social Isolation – ENG 136

The Joint Commission’s Impact and the Importance of Long-Term Care
This is a two-part assignment:
Part One: In preparation for accreditation at its facilities, the administration would like the staff to understand the important benefits of accreditation and how undergoing the accreditation process can enhance quality.
Go to The Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) Web site (http://www.jointcommission.org), and answer the following questions. Be sure to set a positive tone that will appeal to and win over staff, emphasizing the benefits accreditation can provide your organization. Format your answers in a memo format and address it to me.
· What exactly are accreditation and certification?
· What is the difference between accreditation and certification?
· What are the benefits of accreditation?
· What are the benefits of Joint Commission certification?
· How can undergoing the accreditation process improve quality at a healthcare facility?
For instructions on how to write a memo, please visit this link.
Part Two:  In a one page, double spaced APA format, define what long term care is and why it has continued to increase in terms of importance amongst the healthcare landscape.  In your response be sure to use examples to augment your findings and include relevant citations.

CC Pathophysiology and Education Priorities

Review the hypertension and type 2 diabetes concept map exemplars for guidance.
Create a concept map illustrating the pathophysiology of breast cancer. Consider the following:

  • Predisposing factors
  • Precipitating factors
  • Cellular involvement
  • Genetic changes

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Note: There are several web-based concept map builders, such as Lucidchart and Popplet. Use one of those programs or develop your concept map in Microsoft® Word, Microsoft® PowerPoint®, Microsoft® Visio®, or Prezi®. Hand-drawn assignments will not be accepted.
Write a 175-word summary of CC’s three patient education priorities based on the results of your assessment.
Cite a minimum of two sources in an APA-formatted reference page.
Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your concept map and summary.

Memory Training In Older Adults

One of the cognitive changes older adults worry about and fear most is memory loss. Some older adults may assume that any memory loss means that they are developing dementia. However, some memory loss that occurs with aging is normal and can be managed by understanding why it occurs and using memory-training exercises to reduce its impact.
Use your module readings and the Argosy University online library resources to research memory training for older adults. Select an authoritative research article for use in this assignment.
Based on the article and one of the cognitive theories covered in your readings, design your own study that tests a program for memory training in older adults. In your paper include the following:

  • An overview of the changes in memory abilities that occur with aging. This overview should include a description of the difference between normal memory loss that occurs with aging and memory loss that is due to dementia. Review at least one cognitive theory discussed in the readings.
  • A summary of the research article you chose. The article should provide evidence in support of memory training programs for the elderly such as the one you are proposing.
  • The hypothesis of your study.
  • Described the methodology of the proposed study including the age range of the participants, and participant variables such as: 1) age, 2) gender, 3) level of education, 3) SES, 4) level of cognitive functioning, etc.  Ethical considerations should also be discussed.
  • The details of your memory training program, such as: 1) the specific aspects of memory loss your training would target, 2) how long the training sessions would last, and 3) the measurements you would use to determine whether your training resulted in significant improvement in memory.
  • Your expected results.
  • A discussion of whether you would expect any differences based on individual variables such as gender, socio-economic status, level of education, race, ethnicity, etc. Provide reasons for your answer.

Your paper should include a title page with a running head, an abstract and a reference page. The body of the paper should be at least 6 pages in length. It should be double-spaced and in 12 point, Times New Roman font with normal one-inch margins, written in APA style, and free of typographical and grammatical errors.

Anthropology essay

This assignment is worth 20 points (four articles, five points each)
This assignment must connect to the topic of your Research Paper (due 5/4/2018). Read the Research Paper assignment FIRST to understand the appropriate topics that you may choose for your research paper, then complete this Annotated Bibliography assignment.
The Annotated Bibliography assignment will help you start to identify appropriate source materials for your Research Paper. The point of this assignment is for you to evaluate the usefulness of each source you choose. In order to evaluate the usefulness of information, you first have to read and understand it!
PROCEDURE:
1) Go to the College of Alameda (CoA) Library website. Click on “Article Databases” in the menu on the left side of the CoA Library homepage, then click on Academic Search Premier (EBSCO) from the menu in the center of the page.
2) Log on with your last name and your CoA student ID number.
Type keyword(s) for your specific research topic into the EBSCO browser bar and click on Search.
For example, if your research paper topic is “Mousterian tools”, then that is your keyword search.
3) Look at the “Refine Results” menu on the left side of the screen. Scroll down to “Limit to”. Set the publication date to 2012 to 2018. The page will refresh.
4) If you need to limit your search further (see fewer articles), scroll down in the “Refine Results” menu and click on the “Magazines” selection box. You now should have a manageable number of articles for your topic.
ASSIGNMENT: For each of your four chosen articles on your personal research paper topic:
A) Write the full source citation in APA format. You may copy and paste using the citation tool on the right side of the EBSCO page, but be sure you know how to write an APA-format citation for your research paper. This is a valuable skill for your continuing college career.
B) Write brief bullet-point notes about the main points in the article (DO NOT copy and paste!)
C) Tell me if this is a good article or not to use as a source for your research paper and why.
Each article annotation should be at least 150 words in length (longer is acceptable, shorter is not).DO NOT write a summary of the article. DO NOT copy section(s) of the article.
REQUIRMENTS:
1) You must use the CoA Library EBSCO database to complete this assignment (online).
2) Full name, date and subject in the top left corner of your paper. Nothing else.
3) The source citations for this assignment must be written in APA format, not in MLA format.
You will lose points if you do not use APA citation format!
Example of APA source citation format =
Family name of author(s), followed by personal name initial(s). (Year of publication). Title of article.
Publication, volume number(issue number), page numbers. DOI number if available.
Include the DOI if it is available through the library database. Only about 60% of articles have this Digital Object Information number available at the moment, but the permanent collection of articles is growing.
Follow instructions! Part of your grade for this assignment is based on whether you do or not.
Grading Rubric:
Each annotated bibliography entry is worth 5 points (total 20 points):
1-2 points each for correct and complete APA source format
1-3 points each for addressing the information requested for your annotation (parts A, B and C).

Nursing Journal Critique
What will happen to the readmission rate of patients with congestive heart failure if they receive strict follow up from nurses versus no follow up care within 30 days?
Please locate an academic nursing journal article related to congestive heart failure readmissions and follow up after discharge. Using the article selected, construct a critique of the article, 7-8 pages (including cover page and references).
· identify the problem statement or statement of purpose of the article
· describe the participants being studied, stating inclusion and exclusion criteria
· discuss the sampling issues, such as probability or nonprobability and number of subjects used
· identify the study setting—where data collection occurred
· discuss informed consent—whether the participants were fully informed, how their consent was obtained, and any other ethical considerations
· identify the hypothesis or research question
· identify the research design—for example, experimental or nonexperimental; descriptive, exploratory, explanatory, or predictive?
· identify research variables, both independent and dependent
· comment the on article’s literature review—how the study data were analyzed (what statistical measures were used)
· describe the results of the study and appropriateness of the methods used; include study limitations
· accurately critique comments on level of evidence used, nursing theory, and implications for nursing practice or research
· discuss how the research findings can be applied to the clinical area