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Class, 

Let’s continue figuring out your research question.  This is going to be the most important part of the course, but also the most difficult!  

Please read this week’s chapter to help you understand research in criminal, so that you can get an idea of what is expected. 

Also, keep the following in mind:

– do not be too general with your research questions.  You must be very explicit and specific with your research question.  If your interest is “political corruption in law enforcement” that is too broad.  You must be specific about which branch.  And, you must be very specific about what your definition of “corruption” is.  This is called operationalism.  

– Many of you are not asking research questions.  Instead, you are simply asking for general information about a criminal justice topic.  Asking, ‘how many people get arrested” is not a research question.  Your research question must be about something that necessitates a study.

Remember: your question has to be specific because only then can you actually study it.  There are many reasons why things happen.  But there are a few narrow reasons very particular things happen.  

For instance: suppose your dog dies and you want to know why.  You can’t ask, “Why do dogs die” and expect a specific answer to why your dog dies.  Because there are many reasons why dogs die.  They get old, they get sick, and they get injured and then die.  So your question can’t be, “why do dogs die?”  A more appropriate would be, “why did my dog die.”  

Or perhaps you know why your dog died, but you want to know if your dog’s death could have been avoided.  So your question can’t be, “why did my dog die.”  Because you know why.  But, if you want to know more about these types of deaths by dogs you can ask, “How do dogs contract [symptom] that leads to their death?”  Or, if your dog died from a rare occurrence you can ask, “How many dogs die of [rare occurrence]?”

Is this making sense?  

You must be very specific and very, very detailed with your question.

Don’t get discouraged!   This class is all about understanding research and how to conduct it.  We will get through it together!

Please discuss freely with the guest speaker.  

Please state:

1) What your research interest is; and

2) What research question is most appropriate for this interest?

QUESTION 1

1. We know fungi are eukaryotic (have membrane-bound nucleus and organelles). Explain three unique ways fungi are different from other microbes (algae, protozoans, bacteria, and archaea). Compare things like cell walls, cell membranes, morphology, reproduction, life cycles.

    
   (Words to use in your answer include chitin,      cellulose, peptidoglycan, pseudopeptidoglycan, ergosterol, hopanoids,      cholesterol, mycelium, hyphae, multinucleate, multicellular, unicellular,      nutritional needs, environmental needs, chemoheterotrophy, saprobes,      parasites, free-living, reproductive strategies, spores).

QUESTION 2

1. Algae and protozoans are loosely grouped together as protozoans and are different from plants because they lack certain characteristics of plants. Explain what differentiates algae from plants and two ways they are different from protozoans. Talk about algae being part of our environment and how algae may positively or negatively impact our health or the environment.

   (Words to use in your answer: cell wall, cell membrane, chloroplast, plankton, single-cell, multicellular, red tide, toxins, agar, phytoplankton, reproduction, motility, nutrition, feeding strategies)

QUESTION 3

1. 

 Discuss the similarities and differences between animal and bacterial virus multiplication.
 

 (Words/concepts to include in your answer: attachment,  adsorption, penetration, uncoating, synthesis, assembly, persistence,  lysogeny, latency, release).

QUESTION 4 

1. 

  Based upon data from the Human Microbiome Project (HMP), define microbial antagonism and discuss how the various microbial populations keep each other  “in check” with consequences for human health.

·      Instructions for reply discussion: 

Follow the 3 x 3 rule: minimum three paragraphs per DQ, with a minimum of three sentences each paragraph.

All answers or discussions comments submitted must be in APA format according to Publication Manual American Psychological Association (APA) (7th ed.)

Minimum of 2(two) references, not older than 2015.

Reply the 2  discussions bellow :

Discussion #1

Every year many nurses graduate and commence working in a clinical setting. As they start working, they start developing, growing and gaining knowledge. Patricia Benner discussed how even 30 years ago, long-term and ongoing career development was important in nursing due to the complexity and responsibility of nursing practice (Benner, 1982). She developed a model called ” From Novice To Expert” which discussed how nurses gain understanding and acquire skills through patient care over time (Benner,(1982).

I personally see myself as an advanced beginner when it comes to Dr.Benner’s continuum. I have only just recently started working as a nurse, and therefore I recognize that I still have a lot to learn (Benner, (1982) . That is why I believe I am at the point where I am an advanced beginner, which is described in the model as demonstrates acceptable performance, someone who has gained prior experience in actual situations to recognize recurring meaningful components, principles, based on experiences, begins to be formulated to guide actions (Benner, (1982). 

A scenario from my practice would be when I started recently working and had to give an antihypertensive drug via a medication pump, and I had just done it one time before( Benner,(1982). I was able to perform the task correctly because I had given this medication before but I still asked about certain steps before given the medication( Benner (1982). I was no expert at this but I was able to perform this task accurately, and many more, that like this one, with practice I will be bale to perfect.

Your answer:…

Discussion #2

Hypothyroidism, also known as underactive thyroid is a condition that is associated with the inability of the thyroid gland to enough thyroid hormones. The condition affects women more frequently than men. The signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism vary from person to person. The severity of the condition also affects which signs and symptoms appear and when. In some instances, the symptoms are difficult to identify (Holland, 2017). 

When assessing for hypothyroidism, a nurse should inquire about dry skin, voice changes, hair loss, constipation, fatigue, muscle cramps, cold intolerance, sleep disturbances, menstrual cycle abnormalities, weight gain, and galactorrhea. Weight gain in hypothyroidism results from decreased metabolism. Often, signs in hypothyroidism are subtle, and their detection requires a careful physical examination (Orlander, 2021). 

Areas that ae significant for physical examination include an enlarged thyroid gland, pallor and jaundice, eyebrow loss, excessive sweating, macroglossia, bradycardia, slowness of speech and dull facial expressions (Patil et al., 2021). Hands should be inspected for thyroid acropachy, onycholysis (painless detachment of the nail from the nail bed), and reddening of the palms. Peripheral tremor may also indicate overactivity of the sympathetic nervous system. Eyes, tongue and lymph nodes should also be inspected. 

Your answer: …

 This assignment consists of two (2) sections: a written paper and a PowerPoint presentation. You must submit both sections as separate files for the completion of this assignment. Label each file name according to the section of the assignment it is written for.  

Health Information Technology (HIT) is a growing field within health services organizations today; additionally, health information security is a major concern among health organizations, as they are required to maintain the security and privacy of health information. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provides extensive information about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Visit the HHS Website, at www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy, for more information about HIPAA requirements. In March 2012, the HHS settled a HIPAA case with the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee (BCBST) for $1.5 million. Read more about this case at www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/enforcement/examples/bcbstagrmnt.html. As an IT security manager at a regional health services organization, your CIO has asked for the following: an analysis of this incident, an overview of the HIPAA security requirements necessary to prevent this type of an incident, and a briefing for management on the minimum security requirements to be HIPAA complaint. 

Section1: Written Paper1. Write a three to five (3-5) page paper in which you:

a. Describe the security issues of BCBST in regard to confidentiality, integrity, availability, and privacy based on the information provided in the BCBST case. b. Describe the HIPPA security requirement that could have prevented each security issue identified if it had been enforced.c. Analyze the corrective actions taken by BCBST that were efficient and those that were not adequate.d. Analyze the security issues and the HIPAA security requirements and describe the safeguards that the organization needs to implement in order to mitigate the security risks.  Ensure that you describe the safeguards in terms of administrative, technical, and physical safeguards.e. Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources. 

Your written paper must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page length. 

Section 2: PowerPoint Presentation2. Create a six to eight (6-8) slide PowerPoint presentation in which you:

a.  Provide the following on the main body slides:

i. An overview of the security issues at BCBST
ii. HIPAA security requirements that could have prevented the incident
iii. Positive and negative corrective actions taken by BCBST
iv. Safeguards needed to mitigate the security risks

Your PowerPoint presentation must follow these formatting requirements:

• Include a title slide, four to six (4-6) main body slides, and a conclusion slide.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Summarize the legal aspects of the information security triad: availability, integrity, and confidentiality. 
• Use technology and information resources to research legal issues in information security.
• Write clearly and concisely about information security legal issues and topics using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.

IMPORTANT— FOR EACH ASSIGNMENT THE PRINCIPLES/PROCESSES INCLUDED IN THE ATTACHMENT MUST BE INCLUDED.

ASSIGNMENT 1 – 

Conduct research on one social event of your choice, either online or by attending a local event. Prepare a report related to this event.

 Describe at least three aspects of social event management presented in this Module

 Describe things you believe could have been improved and state how you would improve upon them

ASSIGNMENT 2 – 

You are asked to plan a 16th birthday party for a client’s daughter. Your client intends to host a Hollywood theme birthday party at a local restaurant. Prepare a report using the following guidelines:

 Prepare a list of questions will you ask the client when you first meet them. Recommend three birthday party games to your client.

 Suggest theme ideas and approximate cost for a cake (call a local bakery for this information). Determine the cost and facilities available at a local restaurant for 20 people (call a local restaurant for this information).

ASSIGNMENT 3 – 

You have been tasked to plan a family reunion for the Jones family. Provide creative ideas for location, catering, invitations to attendees, activities and create a budget for this event.