Over the course of the semester, students will develop and investigate a research topic addressing a contemporary ethical issue or problem in the social work profession (e.g., court decision, proposed law or policy change, practice modality, etc.). Using course readings and activities, as well as a search of peer-reviewed, professional literature to guide you, write a research paper on a topic of your interest related to ethical practice and the social work profession. Your finished paper should be approximately 8 – 10 pages in length and include the following essential elements:

• Background of the topic: Describe the issue/problem, including a summary of the issue/problem; the contextual setting; and key stakeholders involved or affected. Be sure to articulate the research question that guided your investigation and provide sufficient detail for readers to understand your topic’s ethical significance for social work practice. (Draft of topic idea and potential research question due Sunday of Week 2)

The purpose of this mini-assignment is to identify an ethical issue or problem worth investigating, create a guiding research question, provide a summary of the issue, and a rationale for investigating this topic using 3-4 supporting scholarly articles to inform the summary and rationale. APA writing style is expected along with a properly formatted reference list.

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Questioning process

1. State the question at issue clearly and precisely.
2. Express the question in several ways to clarify its meaning.
3. Break the question into sub-questions.
4. Distinguish questions that have definitive answers from those that are a matter of opinion or that require multiple viewpoints.

Checklist (Rubric)

• Issue is identified, contextualized, and described in a summary.
• THE QUESTION is thorough and clearly stated.
• One to three initial sub-questions are noted.
• Reasons (rationale) for investigating are provided.
• Reasons are supported by 3-4 scholarly articles cited.
• Paper is well-written per APA conventions.
• References are in APA format.
• Due date was met.

All phases of developing the research paper should demonstrate graduate-level writing proficiency, knowledgeable citation of course readings and additional scholarly sources, and correct use of APA style guidelines.

1. Read the Electronic Signature, Attestation, and Authorship practice brief.
2. Using APA format, respond to the following prompt in 1 1/2 to 2 double-spaced pages:In your own words, respond to the following:
   
   • In your own words, recommend a minimum of five potential issues to consider when developing a policy on electronic signatures.
   • Advocate in your policy and procedure (P&P) how you will use audit logs to support and monitor the E-Signature process.
   • Research the laws and regulations specific to the State you reside in, verifying if laws have been updated since the Practice Brief was published and ensure the most recent laws are accurately referenced in your P&P.
3. Per APA formatting, in-text citations are expected, as are a reference list page and a cover page. These pages are extra and in addition to the 1 1/2 to 2 double-spaced pages noted above.
4. You are welcome to cite and use sources in addition to the brief; just be sure to cite them appropriately in the APA format and include them in your reference list.

Differentiate between acute and chronic pain, the different assessment tools that can be used depending on the age of the patient, and management of pain. 

List 3 pain assessment tools used (Newborn, Toddler, Adult).

Your response should be at least 250 words. 

APA formatted paper (Title page, Introduction, Conclusion, Reference Page)

Reference should be within 5 years.

Research a healthcare law regulating the industry. Identify the stakeholders affected by the regulation and analyze the role the stakeholders play in the healthcare industry. Assess the regulation’s impact on the quality, cost, and access of healthcare in Saudi Arabia.

Be sure to support your statements with logic and argument, citing any sources referenced. Post your initial response early, and check back often to continue the discussion. Be sure to respond to two of your peers’ posts as well.

• Summarize the video in a paragraph or two.
• Explain the validity or point the video makes concerning the validity of the “warrior gene”
• Explain 3 criticisms of the validity of the “warrior gene”
• If there is such a thing as a “warrior gene” what would the criminal justice ramifications be? the link for the video