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Discuss 2 new technology options that the company could use to source candidates. Would you also use these new technology options to recruit new managers? Why or why not?

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Assignment Details Recently, human resources (HR) recruiters have utilized their company Web site job board, online job boards, social media, and other industry-specific job boards or Web sites to fill all types of positions. As an HR recruiter, you are in need of new employees for a forecasted expansion to a call center that is opening up in 2 months and that is just 20 miles away.

Think creatively and find some new, unique, and innovative ways to find candidates. Research and address the following:

Discuss 2 new technology options that the company could use to source candidates. Would you also use these new technology options to recruit new managers? Why or why not? Have you found any data that supports the effectiveness of the new technology options for finding qualified candidates? Do you feel like these new technology options are just trends? Why or why not?

The goal for this section is to describe how the research was conducted in such minute detail that if someone wanted to replicate your research, s/he would be able to.

Abstract: The abstract should be written last. It is a summary of your research. The abstract should be 125-150 words. When your paper is finished, go through it and summarize each section in one or two sentences. Voila!! That’s your abstract. I attached a sample from playground research. You might also want to check p. 185 in your text for formatting guidelines. There is no submission link for the abstract. You submit it as part of your final paper. Don’t forget it should be on a separate page at the beginning of the paper. Data: Everyone’s data collection plan is different. Email me if you need help with particulars. A couple of pointers: 1) Data need to be collected in an objective and unbiased manner. 2) Data need to be collected anonymously. You can note your participants by their initials or code them in another way that will enable you and only you to distinguish among them. 3) Data must remain confidential. Make sure you protect your participants’ welfare. 4) Be organized. Record your data on a form or a checklist. Keep it in a safe place. If you lose data, you will have to do all that work again. Method: The Methods section is fairly straight forward. It consists of three subsections: subjects/participants, materials/apparatus, and procedure. The goal for this section is to describe how the research was conducted in such minute detail that if someone wanted to replicate your research, s/he would be able to. I’ve attached a few examples I think are well written. You can also check out the Methods sections in the sample papers. Subjects/participants: The subjects subsection should describe every relevant detail about the research participants. What is relevant will vary from study to study. (It’s up to you title this section “Subjects” or “Participants”.) Materials/apparatus: Materials are consumable goods that generally don’t last forever. This would include toys or food used as rewards, office supplies that get used up such as pens and pencils, and so forth. Apparatus is heavy-duty equipment that loses value over time such as a computer. Most of you will probably use “materials”. If you gave a test, instead of describing it in detail, you could summarize (a 12-question test was used to assess concentration before and after recess) and append your test to the end of your paper as “Appendix I”.

You should describe every relevant detail of your materials/apparatus so that if someone wants to replicate your study, they will come as close as possible to using the same materials/apparatus. Procedure: In this section, you should describe how the research was carried out in as much detail as possible so that if someone wants to replicate your research, s/he can adhere as closely as possible to your procedure. The word “Methods” is centered at the top of the page. The three subsection headings are placed against the left margin. Results: I’m not expecting anything terribly fancy for statistics — descriptions (mean, median, mode, range) are fine. If you want to give an inferential test a shot, be my guest. You can also email me data. I will run the inferential test — but you’re on your own for descriptives. If we haven’t agreed on how you should analyze your data, shoot me an email. Your results should report the group differences you observed — not the individuals. Think about the labs you’ve been doing. You report the group differences. If there’s something remarkable about any of the data points, you could report them and discuss what is special but the focus is on the differences between or among the groups. A picture is worth 1,000 words. Make a graph — it is required. Make sure you explain in prose — in your Results section – everything on your graph. You can refer the reader to your graph but don’t count on the graph to write your Results section for you. Graph the group differences, not the data for the individuals you observed. You do not need to submit the raw data. In general, you chart the different conditions on the X-axis and the results/dependent variable on the Y-axis. You could also do a pie chart. Tables are good too but make sure you include a graph. Discussion: The Discussion section is the easiest of all the sections to write. In this section, you interpret your results and offer possible explanations. While you don’t explicitly express an opinion, you can shade your writing with phrases like: “it is suggested…”, “it is possible…”, ” there seems to be evidence/a trend toward…”, etc. Additionally, in suggesting a direction for further research, you’re putting in a plug for what you think might be an important effect. By now you’ve all have practice writing discussion sections for the labs. You can also refer to the Discussion section in your textbook (p. 191). You should note that the sample Discussion section references research. You may want to do that as well. I attached two discussion sections from papers that got high grades. There is no submission link for the discussion. You will submit is as part of the final paper in Module 14. Reference page: Your text has a great reference section as part of the sample paper. Check out p. 192. You can also pull up the APA (American Psych Association) Style Manual on Touro’s website. I attached a few references pages that are correctly formatted. Make sure the type font is uniform on the entire reference page. The first line of the reference is flush left. Subsequent lines for that reference are indented. You can also copy and paste this link into your browser bar: http://ww2.usj.edu/PDF/CAE/apareferencepage_6th_ed.pdf Links to an external site. There are examples of references for a variety of publications. There is no submission link for the reference page. It is submitted as part of your finished paper.

Analyze the program using concepts from the macro-systems theories in class.Discuss the purpose of the program and its primary activities from the perspective of social control and then from the perspective of social change.

Assignment Question

Writing Prompt 3 focusing on the organization of choice which is Hudson pride

Assignment #3 (This paper should be no more than four pages following the formatting requirements on the course syllabus. No introduction or conclusion sections for this paper are necessary. Just make sure to answer each question in each section of the five sections fully and well. Each section should include explicit links to the course material and should use APA style when citing course readings. review Orientation to HBSE Papers for more information.) The purpose of this assignment is to facilitate your deeper understanding of the theories covered in the final section of this course and how they can be used to assess a service or program offered through an organization with relevance to social work.

Section #1 Describe the program or service in a well-formulated paragraph (Note: here you are discussing a service/program within an agency, not the agency as a whole).  What is your relationship to it? Where is it located? What is its primary purpose? Whom does it typically serve? What are the main activities that it engages in to fulfill its purpose? What is, or could be, the role of social workers with the program? Which aspect of developing a liberatory consciousness do you think best applies to the service or program? ***Select TWO of the three sections below. Respond to the questions only in those two section.*** Choice #A Analyze the program using concepts from the macro-systems theories in class. First, discuss the purpose of the program and its primary activities from the perspective of social control and then from the perspective of social change. Make sure this discussion demonstrates your explicit understanding of these concepts, and formally cite course readings and online materials in your response. Choice #B Describe in your own words the primary insights of symbolic interactionism. According to symbolic interactionism, through what processes is the program or service likely to achieve its intended outcomes? Make sure to cite at least two specific concepts from this area of theorizing (e.g., labeling, culture, social nature of the self, stigma) that tie together your descriiption of the theory, as well as its application to the focal program. Make sure to incorporate links to at least two of the course materials in this section. Choice #C Describe the program or service from a developmental life course perspective by answering the following two questions. In what ways does it seek to change individuals’ life course developmental trajectories? How do historical factors affect the organization’s ability to achieve its goals? For each question, draw in evidence regarding how so and/or how not, and formally cite course readings and class sessions to ground your analysis. ***All students must respond to the promp for section #4 below.

*** Section #4 Frame what the program aims to achieve through a risk and resilience framework. Carefully select a research article (within the past 5 years) that provides empirical evidence of how the program seeks to promote resilience among its specific client population (e.g., children at risk because of a developmental disability). Briefly describe the method that you used to find this article (making it clear that you did not simply select the first one that appeared when doing a Google search), why it is relevant to the focal program, and its implications for framing the importance of the program. Cite the article through an in-text citation using APA style, and include the citation information using APA style in a reference list. Rubric Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Needs Improvement Section1 10 points 10-8 points Provides a very clear and comprehensive descriiption of agency and of social workers’ actual or potential role 7-5 points Provides a general descriiption of agency, but not expansive enough. Role of social workers (actual or potential) at agency addressed, but not fully developed. 4-0 points Descriiption of agency too vague. Does not address actual or potential role of social workers at agency Section 2 A 10 points 10-8 points Includes a comprehensive analysis of the program using concepts from macro-system theories. Shows explicit understanding of macro-system theories, including discussion of social control and social change. Incorporates clear examples for how the agencies activities can be seen through both perspectives. Course materials are well integrated. 7-5 points Shows general understanding of how the program can be seen from a macro-system theory. Discussion of the social control and social change demonstrates general understanding but needs more depth and connection to the activities of the program. Course materials are integrated throughout section, yet could be further developed. 4-0 points Does not include discussion of macro-system theories, or theories are misidentified. Section does not address social control and social change and how these perspectives can be seen in the work of the program. Course materials are not well integrated or missing from the section. Section 2B Demonstrates clear understanding of symbolic interactionism and provides two specific concepts. Strong integration of course material with the program or service. Course materials are well integrated. Demonstrates a general understanding of symbolic interactionism, but does not provide two specific concepts and needs more explicit or deeper discussion. Links between the concepts and the program or service are there, but need further development. Course materials are integrated throughout section, yet could be further developed. Largely missing explicit discussion of symbolic interactionism and does not provide specific concepts, or demonstrates confusion. Does not recognize or explain how concepts are relevant to the program or service. Course materials are not well integrated or missing from the section. Section 2C Demonstrates clear understanding of the life course perspective. Addresses both questions, comprehensively considering life course development trajectories and historical factors. Course materials are well integrated and used to support the analysis. Demonstrates a general understanding of life course perspective, but does not clearly answer both questions. Discussion of life course development trajectories and historical factors is there, but needs further development. Course materials are integrated throughout section, yet could be further developed. Largely missing discussion of life course perspective and does not answer the questions posed. Does not demonstrate an understanding of life course perspective and how it applies to the organization. Course materials are not well integrated or missing from the section. Section 4 10 points 10-8 points Provides a clear understanding of how the program can utilize a risk and resilience framework. Includes a research article that provides empirical evidence and analysis of the article shows how the program seeks to promote resilience with the client population. Includes discussion of how the article was located and its relevance to the program. Article is properly cited in-text and in reference list using APA style. 7-5 points Provides a general understanding of how the program can utilize a risk and resilience framework, but discussion needs further exploration to show concepts are understood. Includes a research article that provides empirical evidence, but the analysis of the article needs further connection to show relevance to the program. Discussion of how the article was located and its relevance to the program is missing or does not cover all aspects. Article is properly cited in-text and in reference list using APA style. 4-0 points Discussion of how the program can utilize a risk and resilience framework is missing or misunderstood. Does not include a research article that provides empirical evidence, and/or analysis of the article is missing. Discussion of how the article was located and its relevance to the program is missing. Article is not properly cited in-text and in reference list using APA style.. Format and Style 5 points 5-4 points Proper APA style. Correct grammar and punctuation. Few or no grammatical, mechanical or usage errors; little or no need for editing. Followed style requirements. Four pages. 3-2 points Some errors, but they did not interfere with the meaning; moderate need for editing. Followed style requirements. Slightly over four pages. 1-0 points Extensive style and grammar issues. Errors interfere with readability and meaning. Did not follow style requirements on syllabus. Well over four pages.

Based on the resources used in this course, write a 3-5 page paper on the following topic: “Human science research is relevant and needed in our culture and society today”. What three perspectives are most appropriate to conduct human science research and how would you design a study based on what you learned in this course?

Assignment Question

1. Based on the resources used in this course, write a 3-5 page paper on the following topic: “Human science research is relevant and needed in our culture and society today”. What three perspectives are most appropriate to conduct human science research and how would you design a study based on what you learned in this course?

You can look at a social justice issue, political issue or something that is important to you and apply the ideas from this course into your paper. Follow APA writing format for your reflection paper – 12 point font, Times Roman doubled spaced, 1 inch margins and header at the top of every page. Also, be sure to insert your page numbers and must be 3-5 pages long. Abstract and reference pages are required.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using Ativan to manage aggressive behavior in older adults with dementia? What are some other ways that can help people save money on prescriptions?

Assignment Question

Answer the questions: What are the advantages and disadvantages of using Ativan to manage aggressive behavior in older adults with dementia? Support the answer with peer reviewed article within five years. What are some other ways that can help people save money on prescriptions? Support it with article within 5 years.

Do some people have more free Will than others? If so, what makes one person more free than another in the relevant respect?

Assignment Question

The paper is on free will.

The topic is: do some people have more free Will than others? If so, what makes one person more free than another in the relevant respect? If not then, are we all free or all lacking freedom? Can the theories of liber to rare organism and compatibility explain the answer to this?

Identify an assessment/diagnosis instrument. Appraise a scholarly, peer-reviewed article that addresses the use of the instrument to support your choice as an evidence-based instrument for practice.

Assignment Question

Choose one diagnosis from the Sleep/Wake Disorders group American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc. Scan Pages 361-422 Overview As you will learn throughout the program, the diagnosis of a variety of psychiatric illnesses is not always an easy or straightforward process. Multiple observations and assessment methods are often employed to reach a diagnosis. This approach can include the use of standardized assessment instruments.  This then aids you in defining a treatment plan and choosing specific treatment plans to use in the care of your clients. You are tasked with identifying a standardized assessment instrument/tool to measure the disorders listed for each week. You will keep these instruments in the form of a “portfolio” that you can use in your clinical practice to assess clients who present with a variety of symptoms.

Instructions: Instrument/ Tool criteria:

For each assessment, you are tasked with selecting, you will identify an instrument and: List what DSM diagnosis the tool/instrument is used for. Identify an assessment/diagnosis instrument. Appraise a scholarly, peer-reviewed article that addresses the use of the instrument to support your choice as an evidence-based instrument for practice. Evaluate the instrument’s appropriateness for diagnosing the condition it is designed to assess or if the developers of the instrument reported that the instrument is only part of a comprehensive assessment for the disorder. Describe whether or not the instrument can be used to measure patient response to therapy/treatment or if it is strictly for assessment and diagnosis. Discuss the psychometrics/scoring of the instrument, including reliability and validity. Discuss any limitations associated with the use of the instrument. Include a link to view the assessment if possible. Use the following template in completing your portfolio assignments.

Your information can be in a bulleted format or just a couple of sentences for each criterion listed above. However, you must use APA citations.  You are NOT required to write this in a paper format.  Turn in one document for each week’s topics.  (However, create a file on your desktop to compile your portfolio as you move through the term.)  This will ensure you can have easy access to show the full portfolio and once you begin clinicals and practice. Throughout the program, you will continue to add to the portfolio in each course.

Collaborate with your peers to answer the following: Draw a graph or figure to represent this situation. Describe how the concepts from this module can be applied in this case.

Assignment Question

Consider the following scenario:

The population of fish in a pond can be modeled with the sinusoidal function where t is the number of years after 2005.

Collaborate with your peers to answer the following: Draw a graph or figure to represent this situation. Describe how the concepts from this module can be applied in this case. To the nearest whole number, what was the population in the year 2012? Provide another example of a scenario that involves the same concept.

Create a multimedia webpage based on our class material. Gather the best resources from the web (text, links, images, videos, etc.) and arrange them to creatively represent what you’ve learned this term

Assignment Question

For our culminating project, you will create a multimedia webpage based on our class material. Gather the best resources from the web (text, links, images, videos, etc.) and arrange them to creatively represent what you’ve learned this term. You may use popular resources such as magazine articles, blogs, and opinion pieces if they are relevant and factual, but you are required to find a minimum of 7-10 “scholarly sources”. Scholarly sources include books from academic publishers, peer-reviewed journal articles, and reports from research institutes. There is no minimum or maximum number of popular sources for this project, but please keep in mind that you must cite and annotate every reference used. Your webpage should function as a teaching tool to share our course themes/concepts/ideas with others in an accessible, digital format. You may choose to deeply explore one topic of interest from our course, or you may survey multiple topics/concepts from our course. Proofread before submission to avoid typos and grammatical errors and ensure all links work correctly. Required Webpage Components Include a minimum of 7-10 scholarly web resources that are different from our course materials. These can be linked/embedded videos, article excerpts, graphs and charts, etc. Include a link to a page where you annotate (write short descriptions of) each resource you used. Why did you choose them? What are users meant to learn from them? Please note that pasting a link to a YouTube video or an article from our Canvas page is not a proper citation. Make sure that all links and uploads are functional! I can’t give you credit if I can’t open your links. Include a link to an explanation page on your site that briefly explains (in your own unique voice) the overall takeaways and what users are meant to learn from your webpage. Include a citation page where you cite all sources (including images and videos) using APA formatLinks to an external site..

Write a paragraph for each website (five total approximately 200-250 words each) in which you describe the contents of each website in detail, and why you think the site is acceptable for use in an academic research paper, using the information you collected from your evaluation of the site.

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For this assignment, you will search for five websites that are acceptable for use in a college-level history research paper. UMGC library databases (for example JSTOR or other journal databases), Wikipedia, History.com or any other encyclopedia or wiki-type site like about.com are NOT acceptable, sites that require a subscription are additionally NOT acceptable. Write a paragraph for each website (five total approximately 200-250 words each) in which you describe the contents of each website in detail, and why you think the site is acceptable for use in an academic research paper, using the information you collected from your evaluation of the site. Complete the following for your annotated webliography: Provide a complete citation (as you would include it in your bibliography) for the site, including the URL and your date of access. Note that the required style for this class is Chicago Manual of Style. For an example of what elements to include in your citation, go to Chicago Examples. You can also click on the Chicago Style Guide Resources module under the Table of Contents to find examples of how to properly cite websites using the Chicago Manual of Style. Use the evaluation criteria provided by UMGC Information and Library Services to determine if the site is appropriate for college-level academic research (i.e. a college-level history research paper). For guidance, watch the 13 minute Crash Course video on Lateral Reading, which is the ability to cross check a website’s credibility as you are looking for information. If you would like a transcript, click on the three horizontal dots under the video, and select Open Transcript. The transcript will open to the right of the video. Sometimes people confuse a web address with being the same as a website. This is not the case. Articles from journals or websites are NOT websites. Make sure you are clear as to what a website is. For example, msn.com, yahoo.com, or bbc.com are websites. Any article contained within them are not websites. If your topic is contained within a part of the website then you must still evaluate the website as a whole for its suitability for use in a college level history research paper. You will find a sample Annotated Webliography in the module labeled “Course Resources.” Do not use the websites from the course resources. Additionally, some websites are not considered suitable for college-level research. Please find a list of the most common websites that are unacceptable for college-level work: LIST OF UNACCEPTABLE WEB RESOURCES: AVOID THESE WEB SITES For-profit, commercialized sites that sell advertisements Private web resources where you can find nothing substantive about the author or the political philosophy or the private funding source The History Channel or any A&E Television material History.com or the Independence Hall Association (for profit) Encyclopedia.com, which is a commercialized site that “uses” information from accredited sources. Go to the UMGC Library and ask the Librarian to help you find the relevant Oxford Companion to History series. Britannica.com, which sells ads and uses information from other sources About.com, which is not professional and is commercialized History.org, a commercialized site HistoryNet.com, which sells magazines YouTube homemade videos. If the video comes from a scholarly source, it is acceptable. Alpha History.