Select an article based on a “discovery” or scientific claim and evaluate it based on the “Rough Guide to Spotting Bad Science”. You do not have to locate the actual journal article – we are examining media portrayal of science, so you do not have to go further than the actual news story.  

*MUST USE THE ATTACHED GUIDE TO EVALUATE ARTICLE AND DISCUSS EACH POINT .

 

Paraphrasing and List of References

In the previous three modules, you found and evaluated your sources for the Final Project. Now, in Module 4, you will practice the skill of paraphrasing to learn how to use a source appropriately as evidence to support your argument, without using its language verbatim. Then, you will practice putting all of your sources into proper APA format for a reference list. APA is the citation style required in all courses at Excelsior College, so learning the details of APA formatting is important for your future academic success.

This assignment will be completed in two steps. Use the Milestone 4 Template Download Milestone 4 Templateto see an example of each step and to submit your own work.

Step 1: Paraphrasing Activity

First, read pages 4.11 through 4.13 of the webtext on paraphrasing and use the following resources to learn more:

• Start by reading more about paraphrasing (Links to an external site.) in the Excelsior OWL
• Then, try the OWL’s paraphrasing activity (Links to an external site.) to make sure you understand what you need to do.
• Read the APA In-Text Citations (Links to an external site.) resources in the Excelsior OWL

Next, pick a key passage from one of your Final Project sources. The passage should be relevant to your topic and thesis statement, something that you will be likely to use as evidence when you write your final paper. The passage you choose should also be at least 5 sentences long. Next, copy/paste this passage into the Template, place it inside quotation marks.

Then, below your quoted passage, paraphrase the material in your own words and then include an in-text citation of the source at the end of your paragraph. Your paraphrase should be at least 2-3 sentences.

Paraphrasing is more than just replacing individual words here and there. Be careful about relying on the thesaurus. The goal is to put the idea fully in your own words by changing the structure, voice, and significantly changing the wording in order to differentiate it from the original. If you find this difficult to do with the source in front of you, try reading the source and then putting it out of sight. Then reword it from memory and your understanding of the passage. Understanding correct paraphrasing is important because if you paraphrase incorrectly by only replacing words sporadically or keeping the original wording without putting it inside quotes, it is considered a form of academic dishonesty.

 

Having read about computer-supported work groups, describe the latest software to support the computer-supported work groups. Describe how information is shared across the groups and what databases they use to support this collaborative work. Focus your response on global corporations and how they manage projects where members of the collaborative work group could be separated by many time zones and have to deal with different cultures and different languages.

Your paper should be between three and five pages. Take a definite stand on the issues, and develop your supporting argument carefully. Using material from the background information and any other sources you can find to support specific points in your argument is highly recommended; try to avoid making assertions for which you can find no support other than your own opinion.

Your paper is to be structured as a point/counterpoint argument, in the following manner.

• Begin this paper by stating your position on this question clearly and concisely
• Citing appropriate sources, present the reasons why you take this position. Be sure to make the most effective case you can.
• Then present the best evidence you can, again citing appropriate sources, against your position — that is, establish what counterarguments can be made to your original position.
• Finally, review your original position in light of the counterarguments, showing how they are inadequate to rebut your original statement.

By the end of your paper, you should be able to unequivocally re-affirm your original position.

  

*This homework assignment will require originality and not any copy and paste verbiage.*

Link to article: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/05/180502120007.htm

Review the news story that you chose to complete the topic exploration graphic organizer from Theme: Understanding the Scientific Process and complete the following: Explain the article in your own words, providing a brief summary.
 

Why did you select this news story for scientific and personal study? In other words, what was it about the news story that interested you or made you curious? 

Health care organizations are continuously immersed in change from the emergence of new policies, to promote quality care and improve patient safety to keeping pace with the rapid growth in knowledge and best practices. Establishing a solid framework for planning and implementing change is a wise move, as it provides a foundation for the extensive coordination that will be needed to successfully facilitate the change.

For this Assignment, you propose a change at the department or unit level and develop a plan for guiding the change effort.

To prepare:

·        Review Chapter 8 in the course text. Focus on Kurt Lewin’s change theory, and contrast it with other classic change models and strategies.

·        Reflect on problems, inefficiencies, and critical issues within a specific department, unit, or area in your healthcare organization or one with which you are familiar. Select one issue as a focal point for this assignment, and consider a change that could be made to address the issue.

·        Think about how the change would align with the organization’s mission, vision, and values as well as relevant professional standards.

·        Using one of the change models or strategies discussed in Chapter 8, begin formulating a plan for implementing the change within the department/unit. Outline the steps that you and/or others should follow to facilitate the change effort. Align these steps to the change model or strategy you selected.

·        Determine who should be involved in initiating and managing the change. Consider the skills and characteristics that are necessary to facilitate this change effort.

To complete:

Write a 3- to 5-page paper (page count does not include title and reference page) that addresses the following:

·        Identify a problem, inefficiency, or issue within a specific department/unit.

·        Describe a specific, realistic change that could be made to address the issue.

·        Summarize how the change would align with the organization’s mission, vision, and values as well as relevant professional standards.

·        Identify a change model or strategy to guide your planning for implementing the change. Provide a rationale for your selection.

·        Outline the steps that you and/or others would follow to facilitate the change. Align these steps to your selected change model or strategy.

·        Explain who would be involved in initiating and managing this change. Describe the skills and characteristics that would be necessary to facilitate the change effort.

Reminder: The School of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references.