WEEK 3, AVIATION SYSTEM AND APPLICATION

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Hello, this contains 3 assignments. 

Assignment #1 (due ASAP, if possible, less than 12 hours) 

Resources:  Chapter 17 Fire Protection System 

Fire Protection Systems

Narrated Presentation Assignment

Research a fire protection system and address the following questions (It must be a transport category aircraft):

Describe      the type of transport category aircraft you are researching.

Describe      the type of fire detection system and extinguishing system that are      installed on the aircraft.

Summarize      the fire protection system from when the aircraft detects the fire to the      indication in the cockpit and how the aircraft employs the extinguishing      system.

Presentation Guidelines and Resources

Your presentation:

Should      be no more than ten slides (not including the title slide      and reference slide)

  • Must      have audio (approximately 3-5 minutes)

Be creative and consider incorporating other visual aids to add to your presentation!                                                                  ————————————————————————————————————————————————————-

  • Assignment #2(Due Sunday, 36 hours)

During this course, you will complete two writing assignments that will make up the class project. Each assignment will consist of a 2-3 page paper (not including the title page and reference page) that is grammatically sound, free of spelling errors, and formatted according to the current APA edition. Support your conclusions with a minimum of three references. At least two of your references should be articles retrieved from the Hunt Library Research Database.Links to an external site. You can use any other research database for additional sources. Be sure to use current APA format for citations and references. Refer to the evaluation rubric within each assignment for grading guidelines. Your papers will be submitted to the plagiarism detection tool Turnitin.

Your paper will automatically be evaluated through Turnitin when you submit your assignment in this activity. Turnitin is a service that checks your work for improper citation or potential plagiarism by comparing it against a database of web pages, student papers, and articles from academic books and publications. Ensure that your work is entirely your own and that you have not plagiarized any material!

—For the first part of the class project, you will research an aircraft accident or incident that occurred as a direct result of any one or a combination of aircraft systems in Modules 1-9. The goal for the first part of the project is for you to critically analyze the aircraft accident and the contributing factors. Part 1 of this project will be submitted during Module 4.

Topic: Korean Air cargo flight 8509

Summary: On December 22, 1999, a Korean Air Cargo Boeing 747 crashed in the United Kingdom shortly after takeoff from London Stansted Airport, killing all four crew members. The incident intensified scrutiny on Korean Air, already facing issues from previous accidents. British investigators identified a chain of failures, including a faulty instrument and a misguided repair attempt, leading to the crash. The crew’s passive response and communication breakdown contributed to the tragedy. Beyond being a cargo plane crash, the incident highlighted Korean Air’s struggle with safety issues.

Rationale: I chose to focus on this accident because a crucial instrument called the altitude indicator, or ADI, wasn’t working properly, and this played a significant role in the catastrophic outcome. It really emphasizes how vital it is for us pilots to have a good handle on our instruments, especially when flying in low-light conditions where we can’t rely on visual cues for the horizon. Essentially, understanding and trusting our instruments becomes paramount for safe navigation, and incidents like these highlight the importance of that awareness.

  • References

Finding Fault: The crash of Korean Air Cargo flight 8509 | by Admiral Cloudberg | MediumLinks to an external site.

Lack of cockpit communication recalls 1999 Korean Airlines crash near London – The Washington PostLinks to an external site.

  • Teacher notes regarding my selected topic: Andres, a very good event to review. Yes, it’s not enough for a pilot to just reference instruments, a good pilot should understand what they represent and be able to cross-check in flight to ensure they are reading correctly. This is a large part of instrument training today. I suggest after you write a review of the event, review the instrument and how it functions as well as how it is used, and then address what it represents and how the pilot may have cross-referenced other instruments to verify and mitigate the accident.                                                                          ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————

 Assignment #3 (no rush)  

Resources: Chapter 2 – Aerodynamics, Aircraft Assembly, & Rigging, pages 1–38

Narrated Presentation Assignment

Research and prepare a presentation explaining Bernoulli’s and Pascal’s Principles and how they apply to an aircraft system or construction of your choice. 

Presentation Guidelines and Resources

Your presentation:

Should      be no more than ten slides (not including the title slide      and reference slide)

Must      have audio (approximately 3-5 minutes)

Be creative and consider incorporating other visual aids to add to your presentation!

Please review the Media Hub, a multimedia resource guide (ERAU),Links to an external site. for suggested software tools and resources you can use for your course activity and the rubric in this activity.

Save your assignment using a naming convention that includes your first and last name and the activity number (or Question). Do not add punctuation or special characters.

practicum part 1

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QUESTION

Psychiatric notes are a way to reflect on your practicum experiences and connect them to the didactic learning you gain from your NRNP courses. Focused SOAP notes, such as the ones required in this practicum course, are often used in clinical settings to document patient care.

For this Assignment, you will document information about a patient that you examined during the last three weeks, using the Focused SOAP Note Template provided. You will then use this note to develop and record a case presentation for this patient.

  • Review this week’s Learning Resources and consider the insights they provide. Also review the Kaltura Media Uploader resource in the left-hand navigation of the classroom for help creating your self-recorded Kaltura video.
  • Select a patient of any age (either a child or an adult) that you examined during the last 3 weeks.
  • Create a Focused SOAP Note on this patient using the template provided in the Learning Resources. There is also a completed Focused SOAP Note Exemplar provided to serve as a guide to assignment expectations.
    Please Note:
    • All SOAP notes must be signed, by your Preceptor. Note: Electronic signatures are not accepted.
    • When you submit your note, you should include the complete focused SOAP note as a Word document and PDF/images of the completed assignment signed by your Preceptor.
    • You must submit your SOAP note using Turnitin. Note: If both files are not received by the due date, faculty will deduct points per the Walden Grading Policy.
  • Then, based on your SOAP note of this patient, develop a video case study presentation. Take time to practice your presentation before you record.
  • Include at least five scholarly resources to support your assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
  • Ensure that you have the appropriate lighting and equipment to record the presentation.

THE ASSIGNMENT

Record yourself presenting the complex case for your clinical patient.

Do not sit and read your written evaluation! The video portion of the assignment is a simulation to demonstrate your ability to succinctly and effectively present a complex case to a colleague for a case consultation. The written portion of this assignment is a simulation for you to demonstrate to the faculty your ability to document the complex case as you would in an electronic medical record. The written portion of the assignment will be used as a guide for faculty to review your video to determine if you are omitting pertinent information or including non-essential information during your case staffing consultation video.

In your presentation:

  • Dress professionally and present yourself in a professional manner.
  • Display your photo ID at the start of the video when you introduce yourself.
  • Ensure that you do not include any information that violates the principles of HIPAA (i.e., don’t use the patient’s name or any other identifying information).
  • Present the full complex case study. Include chief complaint; history of present illness; any pertinent past psychiatric, substance use, medical, social, family history; most recent mental status exam; current psychiatric diagnosis including differentials that were ruled out; and plan for treatment and management.
  • Report normal diagnostic results as the name of the test and “normal” (rather than specific value). Abnormal results should be reported as a specific value.
  • Be succinct in your presentation, and do not exceed 8 minutes. Specifically address the following for the patient, using your SOAP note as a guide:
    • Subjective: What details did the patient provide regarding their chief complaint and symptomology to derive your differential diagnosis? What is the duration and severity of their symptoms? How are their symptoms impacting their functioning in life?
    • Objective: What observations did you make during the psychiatric assessment?
    • Assessment: Discuss their mental status examination results. What were your differential diagnoses? Provide a minimum of three possible diagnoses and why you chose them. List them from highest priority to lowest priority. What was your primary diagnosis and why? Describe how your primary diagnosis aligns with DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and supported by the patient’s symptoms.
    • Plan: In your video, describe your treatment plan using clinical practice guidelines supported by evidence-based practice. Include a discussion on your chosen FDA-approved psychopharmacologic agents and include alternative treatments available and supported by valid research. All treatment choices must have a discussion of your rationale for the choice supported by valid research. What were your follow-up plan and parameters? What referrals would you make or recommend as a result of this treatment session?
    • In your written plan include all the above as well as include one social determinant of health according to the HealthyPeople 2030 (you will need to research) as applied to this case in the realm of psychiatry and mental health. As a future advanced provider, what are one health promotion activity and one patient education consideration for this patient for improving health disparities and inequities in the realm of psychiatry and mental health? Demonstrate your critical thinking.
    • Reflection notes: What would you do differently with this patient if you could conduct the session again? If you are able to follow up with your patient, explain whether these interventions were successful and why or why not. If you were not able to conduct a follow up, discuss what your next intervention would be.

Workplace Writing II-Touchstone 3: Draft a Persuasive Proposal

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QUESTION

Touchstone 3: Draft a Persuasive Proposal

ASSIGNMENT: Using your outline and annotated bibliography from Touchstones 1.2 and 2.2, draft an argumentative research essay on your chosen persuasive topic.

As this assignment builds on Touchstone 2.2: Create an Annotated Bibliography, that Touchstone must be graded before you can submit your persuasive proposal draft.

Sample Touchstone 3

In order to foster learning and growth, all work you submit must be newly written specifically for this course. Any plagiarized or recycled work will result in a Plagiarism Detected alert. Review Touchstones: Academic Integrity Guidelines for more about plagiarism and the Plagiarism Detected alert. For guidance on the use of generative AI technology, review Ethical Standards and Appropriate Use of AI.

A. Directions

Step 1: Draft Persuasive Proposal

Your persuasive proposal should include your persuasive thesis statement, involve argument development, and incorporate research. Remember that this topic addresses a problem or issue in your community or workplace. Refer to your feedback from the previous Touchstones to aid you in composing this assignment.

Your draft persuasive proposal should include the following components:

Persuasive ComponentsQUESTIONPersuasive Thesis Statement

Include a thesis in your introduction that includes a clear, arguable position and supporting reasons.

Argument Development and Support

All details are relevant to the purpose of your essay.

Support the argument using persuasive rhetorical appeals and cited source material (i.e., direct quotations, paraphrasing, and summary).

Essay is 6-8 pages (approximately 1500-2000 words), not including your references or reflection responses. If it does not meet this requirement, which details do you need to add or remove?

Research

Introduce, contextualize, and cite outside sources effectively using quotation, summary, or paraphrase techniques.

Incorporate sources smoothly, providing the reader with signal phrases and context for the source information.

Reference a range of at least 7 credible sources.

Properly cite your sources according to APA-style guidelines.

Include an APA-style reference page below your essay.

Step 2: Reflection Questions

Below your assignment, include answers to all of the following reflection questions.

Provide one example of a place where you have used rhetorical appeals or source material to support your argument. How does this enhance your essay? (2-3 sentences)

Touchstone 4 is a revision of this draft. What kind of feedback would be helpful for you as you revise? Are there parts of your draft that you’re uncertain of? (3-4 sentences)

Refer to the checklist below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.

Argument Development and Support
? Is your argument focused on an arguable community or workplace issue?
? Is your argument thoroughly developed with highly relevant details to support it, including the use of rhetorical appeals and source material?

Research
? Did you cite all outside sources appropriately in APA format?
? Did you incorporate credible sources smoothly and effectively through direct quotation, paraphrase, or summary?

Organization
? Did you include an introduction with relevant and engaging background information and an argumentative thesis statement?
? Did you include an adequate number of body paragraphs with effective topic sentences?
? Did you include a body paragraph addressing counterargument(s)?
? Did you include a conclusion with an effective closing thought?

Conventions
? Have you double-checked for correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, formatting, and capitalization?
? Have you proofread to find and correct typos?

  • Reflection
    ? Have you answered all reflection questions thoughtfully and included insights, observations, and/or examples in all responses?
    ? Are your answers included on a separate page below the main assignment?

Before You Submit
? Have you included your name, date, and course in the top left corner of the page?
? Is your essay between 1500 and 2000 words in length (6-8 pages)?

C. Requirements

The following requirements must be met for your submission to be graded:

Composition must be 6-8 pages (approximately 1500-2000 words).

Double-space the composition and use one-inch margins.

  • Indent the first line of each paragraph by ½ inch.
  • Use a readable 12-point font.
  • All writing must be appropriate for an academic context.

Composition must be original and written for this assignment.

Use of generative chatbot artificial intelligence tools (ChatGPT, Bing Chat, Bard) in place of original writing is strictly prohibited for this assignment.

Plagiarism of any kind is strictly prohibited.

Sources must be cited following APA guidelines. Refer to the Unit 3 Applying Evidence and Citing and Reference Techniques tutorials for instructions and examples of proper citations.

Submission must include your name, the name of the course, the date, and the title of your composition.

  • Include all of the assignment components in a single file.
  • Acceptable file formats include .doc and .docx.
  • Your annotated bibliography must be graded before your research essay draft will be accepted.
  • D. Additional Resources
  • The following resources will be helpful to you as you work on this assignment:

Purdue Online Writing Lab’s APA Formatting and Style Guide

This site includes a comprehensive overview of APA style, as well as individual pages with guidelines for specific citation types.

Frequently Asked Questions About APA Style

This page on the official APA website addresses common questions related to APA formatting. The “References,” “Punctuation,” and “Grammar and Writing Style” sections will be the most useful to your work in this course.

APA Style: Quick Answers—References

  1. This page on the official APA Style website provides numerous examples of reference list formatting for various source types.

Part two rendered room

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QUESTION

Scenes are an invaluable SKP skill to learn as an Interior Designer ……and fun too! 

Overview

Demo Videos

Instructions

Elevations Review

Overview

*click on blue links to open the Overview in a new tab! 

Demo Videos

  • *click on blue links to watch Demo Videos in a new tab! 

PERSPECTIVE SCENES

TAGS -Opt A versus Opt B

Hidden Geometry + Alternate Axis

Shadows + Fog

Styles 3 ways

ORTHOGRAPHIC SCENES

Floor Plan +Elevations (via Hidden Geometry AND Section Cut)

Instructions

Review the Rubric to understand the important details that will be graded.

Use your completed Rendered Room file as the starting point for this exercise.

Follow the in class Demo to organize your Rendered Room Interior model using the following Layer AND Scenes Management

Save your file with a meaningful file name;

Attach your SKP file to this assignment. 

  • Submit your file to be graded.

Good luck! 

  • *Ceiling should be turned ON in every scene, except your Plan View.

**All Layers should be turned on in your home ISO scene.

  • INTE 112B_Scenes_Ex 1.PNG

LAYER MANAGEMENT

  • Prep = Open up the Layers Dialog Box.

DELETE all existing layers that came in with any furniture components you added to your model, and move those elements to the default tag, ‘Untagged.’

  • Which list looks organized to you?

Tags_Clean Organization Tags_Messy Organization

ADD the 6 layers below (and try to use only these layers!)

Ceiling

Furniture

People

Walls 

  • Concept A (your walls AND anything else you are presenting as Concept A; floor, furniture, lighting)

Concept B (your walls AND anything else you are presenting as Concept A; floor, furniture, lighting)

GROUP all lose geometry

All lose geometry (edges and surfaces) belongs on layer 0/ untagged! …..then in a group

  1. ASSIGN all groups to a Layer
  2. Is your artwork part of the walls? Nope! Assign to your furniture and accessories.
  3. Does the Floor belong on the furniture layer? Nope. Make it its own group and layer, or assign as part of one of your Concept layers (hardwood vs tile?).
  4. CONFIRM everything was put into a Group AND assigned to a Layer by Toggling on/off LAYER VISIBILITY 
  5. WHEN I GRADE YOUR FILE, I will be turning off every single layer to confirm every single object in your model is assigned to a layer you can turn on and off…. so get into the habit now of turning all your layers OFF to confirm all groups have been assigned to a layer.
  6. SCENE MANAGEMENT
    Prep = Open up the Scenes dialog box AND the VIEW ToolbarADD at least these 15 scenes;PERSPECTIVE SCENES

ISO

Camera Settings –Perspective

  • Camera Location -Isomoetric overall view of everything in your model
  • Layer visibility -all layers are turned on (Ceiling layer is ON)

Field of View (hint hint -this is the tool you will master for capturing interior spaces!)

Camera Settings –Perspective

Camera  Location

Use the ‘X’ marks the spot to POSITION CAMERA in your room, and

LOOK AROUND to pick an *interior* view (do NOT show any glimpse of grass or sky outside of your room!)

  1. Use the ZOOM tool to manually type and change your FIELD OF VIEW to 55 degrees 

FYI -so we feel like we are standing inside the room, the FOV should be above the SKP default 35 degrees, somewhere between 50-65 (typically) for an interior perspective, 

  1. Layer visibility -all layers are turned on  (Ceiling layer is ON)

Hidden Geometry

Camera Settings –Perspective

Camera  Location -Your choice!

  1. Layer visibility – all layers are turned on

Right click, hide 1 PROMINENT PIECE OF FURNITURE, then add your scene >>>> we should see all furniture of ISO, less 1 prominent piece of furniture

Layers, Concept A 

Camera Settings –Perspective

Camera  Location -Your choice!

Layer visibility – Your choice!

Layers, Concept B  

Camera Settings –Perspective

Camera  Location -Your choice!

  1. Layer visibility – Your choice!

Alternate Axis

Camera Settings –Perspective

  1. Camera  Location -Place a second AXIS in your model 
  2. Layer visibility –  Your choice!
  3. Shadows
  4. Camera Settings –Perspective
  5. Camera  Location -Your choice!
  6. Layer visibility – Your choice!
  7. Shadows ON

Play with the time of day and your camera location to make this interesting! 

Fog

  • Camera Settings –Perspective
  1. Camera  Location -Your choice!

Layer visibility – Your choice!

Fog ON

  • If you don’t see anything happening, move the 2 toggle closer to each other.
  • Style 1
  1. Camera Settings –Perspective

Camera  Location -Your choice!

Layer visibility – Your choice!

  1. Style -pick a unique style

Style 2

  1. Camera Settings –Perspective

Camera  Location -Your choice!

Layer visibility – Your choice!

Style -pick a unique style

Style 3

  1. Camera Settings –Perspective

Camera  Location -Your choice!

  1. Layer visibility – Your choice!

Style -pick a unique style

  1. ORTHOGRAPHIC SCENES
  2. Plan View
  3. Camera Settings –Parallel Projection

Camera  Location -Orthographic Top View of your model

Layer visibility -CEILING layer is turned off

  1. Elevation 1

Camera Settings –Parallel Projection

  1. Camera  Location -Orthographic Side View of your model
  2. Layer visibility – all layers are turned on  (Ceiling layer is ON)
  3. Only show furniture located on the wall you are elevating (>> HIDE furniture or objects that are not on the wall you are elevating) 
  4. Elevation 2

Camera Settings –Parallel Projection

  1. Camera  Location -Orthographic Side View of your model

Layer visibility – all layers are turned on  (Ceiling layer is ON)

  1. Only show furniture located on the wall you are elevating (>> HIDE furniture or objects that are not on the wall you are elevating)
  2. Section Cut

Camera Settings –Parallel Projection

  1. Camera  Location -Place a SECTION CUT object in your model to physically *cut your wall* (locate on the ‘fireplace/soffit wall’, right click on the cut and ‘align view’ 

Designing a Translational Research Study

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QUESTION

Designing a Translational Research Study

Overview

In the Week 5 assignment, you created a brochure that discussed a specific behavior to increase, the current applied literature that used a specific behavior analytic theory to inform interventions to change that behavior, and the ethical considerations of intervention. For this week’s assignment, you will be using the information from our previous assignments to create your own translational study proposal.

Instructions

In this assignment, you will devise a translational research study proposal using the Week 7 Translational Research Design Template [DOCX]. Your research proposal should include the following components:

Literature review: Summarize the existing literature related to your research topic including the both the EAB and applied literature citing specific gaps and how the specified theory can inform interventions that fill them.

Summarize the existing literature related to your research topic. Provide an overview of relevant theories, concepts, and empirical findings.

  1. Identify the gaps or limitations in the existing literature that your research aims to address.

Justify the need for your proposed research by highlighting how it will fill those gaps or address the limitations identified.

Discuss how the identified theory informs the intervention(s) discussed in the literature.

  1. Introduction to the Research Study.
  2. Research Problem: Clearly state the research problem or question that your study aims to address.
  3. Significance: Explain the significance of your research, including the potential contributions to theory, practice, or policy in behavior analysis.
  4. Research Objectives: Clearly state the specific objectives of your research. What do you aim to achieve through this study? Ensure that your objectives are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART).
  5. Research Question(s) and Variables.

Research Question(s): Clearly state the research question(s) that will guide your study. Ensure they are aligned directly to the research objectives you discussed in the previous section.

Variables: Operationally define your Independent and Dependent Variables.

  1. Research Methodology.
  2. Describe the research design you will use and explain why it is appropriate for addressing your research questions. Remember that you must use a single subject method for this analysis. Group design, correlational research, or qualitative studies will not be accepted.
  3. Participant and Sampling Methods: Provide information about the target population for your study, including relevant characteristics and sampling methods. Include specific inclusion and exclusion criteria.
  4. Measures, Data Aggregation, and Visual Inspection: Describe the measurement system you will use in the study including the relevant dimension(s) of the dependent variable. Discuss how the data will be collected, how it will be aggregated, and the type of graph you will use to visually inspect the data. Finalize this section with a discussion of how you will evaluate the validity and reliability of the data.

Implementation Guidelines: Outline the step-by-step procedures you will follow to conduct your research. This should be a task analysis that a research assistant could use to guide their implementation if you were not there to provide assistance. This can be written as a narrative, but you may find that creating a numerical list would likely be easier.

Ethical Considerations.

  1. Discuss any potential ethical issues associated with your research and how you will address them.
  2. Explain how you will ensure the confidentiality and anonymity of participants, obtain informed consent, and comply with relevant ethical guidelines and regulations.Make sure to cite specific alignments from The Belmont ReporLinks to an external site., the BACB Ethical Code of Conduct
  3. Timeline and Expected Outcomes.

Provide a timeline that outlines the various stages of your research, including data collection, data analysis, and completion of the final report or thesis.

Describe the anticipated outcomes of your research. What do you expect to find based on your research questions or hypotheses?

  1. Limitations: Identify potential limitations or constraints that may affect the validity or generalizability of your findings.
  2. Additional Requirements
  3. Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
  4. APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current edition APA style and formatting

References: At least five scholarly resources.

  1. Length of paper: There is no specified page limit.

Refer to the rubric to ensure you understand the grading criteria for this assignment.

Competencies Measured

  1. By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
  2. Competency 1: Evaluate research in the experimental analysis of behavior.

Summarize the existing literature related to your research topic including both the EAB and applied literature citing specific gaps and how the specified theory can inform interventions that fill them.

Competency 2: Distinguish features of experimental analysis of behavior (EAB) research from applied behavior analysis (ABA) research and identify features of translational research that bridge both types.

  1. Describe the aims of the research study including objectives, questions, and operationally defines all relevant variables of interest.

Summarize the research design methodology including target population, sampling methods, research design, and measurement system.

Create a procedural task analysis that could be used to train a research assistant to implement the procedure.

  1. Competency 4: Evaluate the core ethical requirements of behavior analytic research.
  2. Discuss the most relevant ethical considerations of the research study.
  3. Provide a theoretical timeline for the duration of the study and discusses any limitations that exist within the study.

Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.

Public Speaking – Touchstone 2: Special Occasion Speech

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QUESTION

ASSIGNMENT: For this touchstone, you will 

deliver a 3–5 minute special occasion speech on a topic of your choice. 

The speech can be for any context, but the purpose must be to 

commemorate an occasion. See the following list of example occasions for

inspiration.

  Type of Special Occasion Speech   Examples     The Speech of Introduction   

  • Introducing a keynote speaker at a conference 
  • Introducing a new employee at a company meeting

 The Speech to Secure Goodwill   

  • Welcoming new employees during an orientation session 
  • Celebrating staff at a company retreat

 The Speech of Presentation or Acceptance   

  • Presenting an award for academic work (paper, research, report) 
  • Accepting an award for original creative work

 The Commemorative Speech: Dedications and Eulogies   

  • Delivering a commemorative speech for the dedication of a new building 
  • Delivering a eulogy at a funeral

 The Inspirational Speech   

  • Motivating your work team to take on a new challenge 
  • Inspiring your work team with a vision for the future

 Other Speeches: Farewells, Toasts, and After-Dinner Remarks   

  • Giving a toast at a wedding or other party 
  • Delivering a speech at a graduation

In order to foster learning and growth, all work you submit must be 

newly written specifically for this course. Any plagiarized or recycled 

work will result in a Plagiarism Detected alert. Review Touchstones: Academic Integrity Guidelines for more about plagiarism and the Plagiarism Detected alert. For guidance on the use of generative AI technology, review Ethical Standards and Appropriate Use of AI.

Touchstone Support Videos 

Connecting Your Audience, Purpose, and Message

Analyzing Your Audience

A. Directions 

Step 1: Select a Special Occasion Topic 

Your speech should be for a special occasion. You may use a special  occasion from the list above, or choose one of your own. Consider the  following brainstorming techniques as you generate your speech topic: 

  • Word Association 
  • Clustering 
  • Freewriting 
  • Distilling Your Ideas 
  • Doing a Little Homework 

Step 2: Consider Purpose, Thesis, and Audience 

Identify your purpose, thesis, and audience. Imagine your audience  and how you would want to convey your message to this audience. 

2a. Purpose

After you determine your topic, you should refine it into the general  purpose and specific purpose by asking yourself what you hope to  accomplish with your speech and what you hope your audience will take  away with them.  

As you plan your speech and consider the purpose, ask yourself the following questions: 

  • What do you want your audience to know? 
  • What do you want your audience to think? 
  • What do you want your audience to feel? 
  • What do you want your audience to do? 

2b. Thesis

Your thesis statement should clearly articulate the purpose and main  points of your speech. Defining a thesis is essentially constructing the  structural outline of your speech. When you have defined a thesis, you  have essentially articulated to yourself what your speech will say, what  position you will take up, and what the speech’s purpose is. 

As you plan your speech and consider the thesis, ask yourself the following questions: 

  • What is the most important message of your speech? 
  • Why should/will your audience care about your message? 

2c. Audience

When planning your special occasion speech, it is important to know  about the audience and to adapt the message to the audience. You want to  prepare an audience-centered speech, or a speech focusing on the  audience. 

The audience is the target of your speech, and effectively  communicating your theme to them is the goal of good public speaking. As  such, you should always keep the audience in mind both before and  during your time on stage. 

As you plan your speech and consider the audience, ask yourself the following questions: 

  • What is the correct context for the speech?  Where and when will it be given? 
  • Who is the audience and what are their characteristics?  
  • Why has the audience come to hear the speech? 
  • What are the interests of the audience? 
  • What does the audience know about your topic? 
  • What is the audience’s point of view on the topic? 
  • How will the audience likely react to your speech? 

Step 3: Create Notes 

Create notes or bullet points that you can refer to while presenting  your speech. You should not read your speech word-for-word from your  notes.  

Step 4: Use Clear Language 

Ensure that the language you use is consistently clear and  appropriate to the audience, which helps the audience connect with you  and your topic. Explain any technical jargon you use where necessary.  Cognitive psychologists and linguists suggest that word choice has  significant framing effects on the perceptions, memories, and attitudes  of speakers and listeners.  

Refer back to the following lesson for support: 

Step 5: Practice Speech 

Practice presenting your speech. Aim for a speech that is 3–5 minutes in length. 

Step 6. Review Rubric 

Before filming, review the rubric to ensure that you understand how you will be evaluated. 

Step 7: Film Speech 

Film yourself presenting the speech. Be sure that you can be easily seen and heard, and direct your speech to the camera. 

Step 8: Review Video 

Review your video to ensure that you can be seen and heard. Refilm as needed. 

Step 9: Review Checklist and Requirements 

Review the checklist and requirements to ensure that your Touchstone is complete. 

Havard

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1. Discuss one of the following related to Transcultural Nursing (TCN): a. Purnell Model for Cultural Competenceb. Joyce Giger and Davidhizar’s Transcultural Assessment Modelc. Leininger’s Theory of Cultural Care Diversity and Universality d. Campinha-Bacote Model of Cultural Competence in Health Care Deliverye. Andrews and Boyle’s Transcultural Interprofessional Practice (TIP) Model 2. Describe how the chosen theory or model can help you apply the transcultural concepts learned to nursing clinical practice, education, administration, and/or research. Give at least two (2) examples from your own professional and or personal experiences to illustrate your theory or model. Cite your sources. These citations should be included in the references page.DF #1 Post: Due: (Feb. 2 Friday) @ 11:30 pm
Directions for the Replies: 1. Respond to two of your peers’ initial post, and whose chosen theory or model is different from yours. Please do not use the same discussion topic for the second peer response.2. Describe the differences and similarities between your own and your peers’ chosen theory or model. Give at least two (2) examples from your own professional and or personal experiences to illustrate the theory or model your peer has chosen in the reply. Cite your sources. 

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transcultural Theory Discussion: Leininger’s Theory of Culture Care Diversity and Universality

Overview of the Model

          Leininger’s theory of culture care diversity and universality, also the culture care theory (CCT) was developed in the last half of the twentieth century with a focus on culture and care. It has become widely recognized in the nursing domain due to its proven potential to influence the delivery of culturally competent care. The discovery of the theory stemmed from the idea that caring is a universal phenomenon, although it tends to be expressed differently across different cultures (McFarland & Wehbe-Alamah, 2019). Leininger depicted the theory as the heart and soul of nursing and as an essential component for the development of novel transcultural nursing knowledge and practices. CCT was specifically designed to guide nurse researchers in discovering new meanings, patterns, expressions, and practices related to culture, which directly, or indirectly influence the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities.

          CCT has been successfully used to guide the provision of culturally congruent care that positively impacts the health and well-being of all. Its application forms the basis for the establishment of a transcultural nursing knowledge framework that will guide the provision of best care practices for future generations. The garnered knowledge can be used by multidisciplinary healthcare providers to transform nursing and healthcare. To date, CCT has successfully guided healthcare practitioners in explicating care meanings such that cultural care values and beliefs can be leveraged to provide a reliable and accurate basis for making culture-specific care decisions and actions (Abualhaija, 2019). It is evident from the theory that practitioners cannot separate an individual’s worldviews, cultural beliefs and practices, and social structure factors from illness, wellness, or health. This is because all the factors are closely interrelated.

Utility of Transcultural Nursing Concepts

Clinical Practice 

          CCT provides a valuable framework that when leveraged in clinical practice, results in notable process and outcome improvements. Practitioners can use the model to guide cultural assessment, with the objective of understanding a patient’s cultural backgrounds, beliefs, and values, and developing culturally competent care plans that align with an individual’s cultural context. It also guides practitioners in providing culturally-based tailored patient education to enhance understanding of the selected interventions.

Education 

          The model has been largely used to guide transculturally focused courses. Recent developments include increasing incorporation of the CCT concepts into the nursing curriculum for undergraduates and graduate nursing curricula and programs. This follows the recognition that CCT’s core constructs, such as culturally congruent care and the view of health from the perspective of patients could significantly enhance nursing competence among learners as the basis for providing culturally responsive care (McFarland & Wehbe-Alamah, 2019). An example includes designing a nursing curriculum that integrates Leininger’s sunrise model in teaching transcultural nursing.

Administration 

          The usefulness of CCT in fostering effective administration and leadership cannot be overstated. This is because such cases involve understanding and working with people from different cultures. Practices should not only be congruent with the changing cultural values but also with the societal and worldwide trends. Practical ways through which the model can be applied in this context include guiding the implementation of initiatives that promote diversity and devising training programs that enhance cultural competence. The model could also provide a basis for the review and modification of organizational policies that align with cultural diversity.

Research

          There is an increased recognition of the importance of undertaking research that is based on a nursing-specific conceptual model, as is the case with the CCT. According to Abualhaija (2019), the model has been used to design research studies and data collection methods that incorporate transcultural concepts. A typical example encompasses designing a research study that explores the impact of culturally tailored interventions on the health outcomes of a particular ethnic group.

HLSS302 WEEK 7 DISCUSSION

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Discussion Post: Discussion Questions: Provide a brief overview of the roles of the following entities as they relate to homeland security.

Department of Defense, in particular US Northern Command (NORTHCOM).

National Guard

Offer a full explanation regarding Posse Comitatus Act, as well as the manner in which it impacts the use of homeland defense assets in supporting homeland security activities?

  • Response #1 (steven): Greetings Professor and Class,
  • The Department of Defense (DoD), notably the US Northern Command (NORTHCOM), plays a crucial role in homeland security by providing military support for domestic defense operations. NORTHCOM is responsible for coordinating military efforts to protect the United States and its territories against threats and providing support during emergencies, including natural disasters and terrorist attacks (DoD, n.d.). It collaborates closely with federal, state, and local agencies to ensure a unified response to homeland security challenges.

The National Guard also plays a significant role in homeland security. While under the control of state governors during peacetime, the National Guard can be federalized by the President of the United States to support military operations or respond to domestic emergencies. The National Guard frequently provides assistance during natural disasters, civil disturbances, and other homeland security missions, serving as a vital link between federal military forces and local communities (National Guard Bureau, n.d.).

The Posse Comitatus Act, enacted in 1878, restricts the use of federal military personnel in civilian law enforcement activities within the United States. The act prohibits the military from engaging in law enforcement activities unless expressly authorized by Congress or the Constitution. While the Posse Comitatus Act does not apply to the National Guard when it operates under state control, it does constrain the use of federal military assets, including active-duty troops, for domestic law enforcement purposes (Department of Defense, 2006). We’ve seen this in Texas very recently.

The Posse Comitatus Act impacts the use of homeland defense assets in supporting homeland security activities by establishing a clear separation between military and law enforcement functions. This separation safeguards civil liberties and prevents the militarization of domestic law enforcement. However, it also presents challenges in coordinating military support for homeland security operations, requiring careful coordination and adherence to legal requirements to ensure effective collaboration between military and civilian agencies.

Response #2 (Dylan): In the context of homeland security, the DOD plays a critical role in national security through defense support of civil authorities. When resources needed are greater than resources on hand, civil authorities may elect to call on the DOD for assistance on several domestic issues such as law enforcement support, border security, and response to natural disasters.

           NORTHCOM is one of the unified combatant commands of the United States military under the DOD. It is responsible for defending the United States within its homeland, including coordinating military assistance to civil authorities in response to natural or man-made disasters and threats. NORTHCOM collaborates closely with federal, state, and local agencies. An interesting operation that falls within NORTHCOM’s responsibility is Operation NOBLE EAGLE. NOBLE EAGLE’s primary focus is on U.S. and Canadian aerospace control. This Operation, prior to 9/11, focused more on looking outwards for threats to the United States’ Airspace. Since 9/11, the operation began looking more inward to threats that could originate within the United States. Multiple missions have been executed under Operation NOBLE EAGLE. From intercepting foreign aircraft entering American air defense identification zones (ADIZ) to escorting aircraft through temporary flight restrictions (TFR), American airspace has been made safer by NORTHCOM’s efforts since 9/11.

            The National Guard plays a crucial role in homeland security by providing a flexible and responsive force that can rapidly deploy to assist in a wide range of domestic missions, from disaster relief to counterterrorism efforts. One noteworthy aspect of the National Guard is that they may be called upon by their respective state governors to respond to civil disturbances. Under a disaster declaration in Texas, National Guardsmen were activated by Governor Abbott to assist in border security activities under Operation Lone Star. The National Guard was also called upon for support in Washington D.C. during the events that occurred on January 6th, 2021. The National Guard’s activities in homeland security and defense operations are extensive.

             The primary purpose of the Posse Comitatus Act is to limit the federal government’s power to use the military for domestic law enforcement, thereby preserving civilian control over law enforcement and preventing the military from interfering in domestic affairs. While support to civilian authorities is acceptable by means of logistical assistance, training, intelligence sharing, and providing equipment, things such as arrests, searches, and seizures are off the table for military personnel under the Posse Comitatus Act. However, The President of the United States can invoke the Insurrection Act, which allows the use of federal military forces to suppress domestic insurrections, rebellions, or other violent disturbances.

References:

Hernandez, E. (2022, March 30). What is Operation Lone Star? Gov. Greg Abbott’s controversial border mission, explained. The Texas Tribune. https://www.texastribune.org/2022/03/30/operation-…

?Operation Noble Eagle (ONE). (n.d.). North American Aerospace Defense Command. https://www.norad.mil/Newsroom/Fact-Sheets/Article…

Discussion question response to peer

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Provide a response, comparing their analysis of the challenges with your own, share your research, experiences, and expand on the topics. Attached will be a copy of my post initial post and the proceeding instructions for this assignment. Below you find my classmate’s initial discussion.

Over the last several weeks we have researched various organizational structures and cultures. Business is in constant change with many forces that influence these changes such as global, local, legislative, cultural, etc. This week we consider how these forces impact the organization along with what managers can do when confronted with these forces.

In this discussion, address how internal and external factors impact organizations. the following create both challenges and new opportunities for business:

  • Pick one of the companies that your profiled in Discussion 3-4 and one of your recent employers.
  • What broad external factors are impacting both of these organizations and their industries? What differences do you see?
  • In this discussion response, address how the following create both challenges and new opportunities for both of these organizations.
    • Global economic trends
    • Regulatory changes
    • Demographic shifts
    • Geographic shifts
    • Social perspectives
    • Technological developments
  • Based on your understanding of the structure and culture of both organizations (yours and the one you profiled), which one do you think is best positioned to succeed in the coming 10 years? What are the most pressing external concerns that need to be addressed immediately? Use the online library for research-based support and include citations and reference list as required.
  • Class, Surprisingly, I found several similarities when comapring the business aspects of both ExxonMobil and the Baltimore MEPS. *Please note, for the Baltimore MEPS comparison I used Army recruitment statistics as a whole as they directly impact the Baltimore MEPS.*
    1. Global Economic Trends: Externally, the most impactful global impacts for both included inflation, resource availablity and unemployment rates. In both, the economic trends have forced each company to adapt and become innovative in their future engagements. The shift in trends forces Exxon Mobil to meet societys evolving need/demand for energy and the reduction of greenhouse gas. The Army is forced to examine its failed recritment initiatives and brainstorm how to incintivize new recruits.
    2. Regulatory Changes: Changes in regulations or policies stem from political,societal, and internal perspectives that impact each business organization structure. For Exxon Mobil, global demand for the reduction of gas emmission and promotion to avoid economic hardships and market disruption have prompted the company to incentivize stakeholders. Investments in lower-emmission projects and enhance funding for technological development and implementation. For the military, policy changes directly effect recrutiment tactics and expectations. The Army has implemented reforms on specific jobs, enacted a panel that performs data analytics based on feedback from current recruiters and new recruites.
    3. Demographic Shifts: Both express the important of diversity, equity and inclusion. Each have initiatives that promote the support and celebration of the different demographics that make up the organization.
    4. Geographical Shifts: Exxon Mobil operates on six continents and continues to expand yearly. The Army is also a global organization but its primary recruitment stems from the United States. There is a vast discrepancy when analyzing the recruitment statisitics overseas.
    5. Social Perspective: Both organizations are impacted by societal perspective and reputations. Exxon Mobil’s initiative for sustainability and a “cleaner future” is seen as retroactive and not proactive. This ideal stems from Exxon Mobil’s previous stance downplaying the effects on climate change. The Army is being both proactive and retroactive. Its proactivity is in place trying to ensure that retention standards are upheld to protect the nation but its efforts can be seen as futile and retroactive as many feel there should have been programs or initiatives in place to maintain and grow the retention rates. Now, the Army is finding ways to intice new recuites by offering more enlistment bonuses, location preferences and educational benefits.
    6. Technological Developments: Both companies are centered around the innovation and collaboration provided by technological developments. The technological developments enable both to have a competitive advantage based on recruitments, progression and sustainability.

    Overall, Exxon Mobil would be the company that has a better chance of surviving based on its prioritization of competitive advantage, understanding of supply and demand and value-accretive investments. Of course, the Army is not going anywhere but to fix its recruitment issue the Army must adapt to the demographic of today. The Army should revamp its commercials to be more realistic and showcase what it has to offer that would appeal to a technological centered demographic. Having commercials that incorporate “normal jobs” would help intice potential recruits and aid in the realism that is the Army as a whole. This in turn would also help retention rates after the recuit has completed basic training.-MarjaniBeynon, S. (2024, January 11). Army Sees Sharp Decline in White Recruits. Military.com. https://www.military.com/daily-news/2024/01/10/army-sees-sharp-decline-white-recruits.htmlHurd, C. (2023, October 13). Digital Transformation: Laying the Foundation. www.army.mil. https://www.army.mil/article/270788/digital_transformation_laying_the_foundationOur Approach. ExxonMobil. (n.d.). https://corporate.exxonmobil.com/who-we-are/our-approachWinkie, D. (2023, December 27). Army Recruiting Reform Rolling Along Into 2024. Army Times. https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2023/12/22/army-recruiting-reform-rolling-along-into-2024/


Multicultural Case Study

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Create a PowerPoint presentation  that analyzes a simulated case study of a multicultural conflict that could potentially occur within your psychology specialization.

You are strongly encouraged to complete the assessments in this course in the order in which they are presented.

After analyzing one’s multifaceted cultural identity and biases, the next step toward multicultural competency is to plan how you can use best practices to minimize the negative impact of these factors on professional relationships.

Multicultural competence is essential to be an equitable and effective psychologist; therefore, both working practitioners and learners require professional development in this area. The case study, which is an in-depth report and analysis of events, activities, or processes involving one or more individuals or a situation, is an important tool for training as it allows us to analyze real-life professional concerns without doing harm to the people who service our services.

Working psychologists continue to consult with colleagues on case studies to improve their professional competencies. While actual case studies are based on factual reports, simulated (or fictional) case studies, or vignettes, are often used to illustrate situations that could occur in practice and evaluate potential courses of action. A PowerPoint presentation can be an effective means of sharing case study details and lessons learned in a professional context.

To deepen your understanding, you are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of your professional community.

What are some common cultural conflicts that occur in the workplace?

How might cultural differences contribute to conflicts?

  • How might a person’s biases impact cultural conflict and potential solutions?
  • What are some productive ways that cultural conflicts can be resolved? The assessments in this course build upon each other, so you are strongly encouraged to complete them in sequence.
  • Create a simulated (or fictional) case study, concerning a cultural conflict between yourself, working in your area of specialization, and some person or persons, agency/business, or institution. Several points of cultural difference must exist between you and the others involved in this conflict. While the details of your case will be fictional, it must be entirely believable and realistic
  • Download and use the Multicultural Case Study Template [PPTX] Download Multicultural Case Study Template [PPTX]to complete this assessment. Do not submit a paper for this assessment. Papers will not be graded. You will complete this assessment by replacing all language that is enclosed with brackets […] in the PowerPoint with your own words.

For guidance on PowerPoint design, consult the PowerPoint Resources activity in this assessment

  • Title slide: On the first slide of the PowerPoint:

Enter a descriptive title of approximately 5–15 words that concisely communicates the heart of the case study. It should stir interest while maintaining professional decorum.

  • Enter your name, and a job title and organization that would fit with your case study.

Case Study Overview slide: Provide the briefest possible narrative QUESTION of the case. Additional supporting details and references can be added in the notes section on the slide. The overview should include:

The professional setting of the case, based on your psychology specialization (for example, in treatment, in the classroom, in a hospital, jail, or a community-based setting).

The relationship that exists between you and the other persons involved. Some possible examples may be:

Professor—Student.

Therapist—Patient.

Colleague—Colleague.

Consultant—Business.

Clinical Supervisor—Student intern.

Professional Supervisor—Employee.

  • A very brief summation of the cultural conflicts involved in the case.

Cultural Differences slides: On the table provided in the template, list side by side the main cultural identities from the Hays model, relevant to the conflict in the case, of yourself and another person, agency, or institution in the case.

  • If more than one person, agency, or institution is involved in the case, make a copy of this slide for each one, to compare yourself to all others involved.

In the notes section:

Identify common concerns with each cultural identity. Be careful to avoid using stereotypes.

  • Analyze how cultural differences contributed to the conflict in this case.
  • Identify two relevant biases you have or had, and at least one strategy for improving your cultural competency around each of those biases.
  • Relevant Biases: Identify two relevant biases you have or had, and at least one strategy for improving your cultural competency around each of those biases.

Best Practices When Working With [Cultural Identity] slides: Identify a best practice for working with a cultural identity in this case and cite its source. Then, briefly analyze how the best practice could help you navigate this particular relationship and conflict.

In the notes section, describe the best practice in more detail and elaborate as needed on your analysis of how the best practice could help you navigate the relationship and conflict.

  • Citation requirements: You must cite best practices from at least three scholarly research articles. You may cite reputable sources form websites, books, textbooks, and suggested resources as well, but these will not count toward the three required scholarly research references.
  • Copy this slide as needed to address each cultural identity in this case.