policy brief analyzing responses to a social justice dilemma

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Social Justice 2019 -20 Assignment 1 (Policy Brief) – Guidelines __________________________________________________________________________

Policy Brief – Guidance

Task: written policy brief analysing responses to a social justice dilemma

Length: 2,500 words

Weighting: 50%

Deadline: 24.02.20  (on moodle by midnight) __________________________________________________________________________

  1. Style – your policy brief should be written in clear English. You do not need to use a style that is overly academic – make sure that any reasonably well-informed person would understand what you think the issue is, what the possible policy solutions are and what you think is the best solution. You are welcome to use bullets and numbering, but you must write in good English prose – that is, in full sentences. You are encouraged to refer to some of the theories of justice that we have discussed in class, but you do not have to refer to them all and the focus of your policy brief should not be mostly on the theory. Make sure that any reference you make to theory would be understandable to someone who is not familiar with the theories and make sure that whatever you write about theory clearly supports you in advocating the policy solution that you advocate.
  2. Structure – you are free to decide what will be the exact structure of your policy brief. However, the basic structure of your presentation should resemble
  3. a) Statement of Social/Public Policy Problem – outline a problem in social or public policy. The problem can be from Sandel, can concern something of importance in your community or can be taken from the news or current affairs.
  4. b) Description of Social/Public Policy Problem – describe the problem using evidence. Make clear why the problem is a problem of social justice and set out clearly what problems of justice exist in this area.
  5. c) Possible Policy Solutions – propose a number (up to three) policy solutions to this problem. We would ideally like you to consider more than one possible policy solution to the problem that you have identified. The solutions may be your own or may be those advocated by some political party or interest group. Make sure that you set out in detail how the policy solutions would work and how it would address the issues of justice you have identified in (b).
  6. d) Advantages and Disadvantages of the Policy Solutions – set out clearly both the pros and the cons of your proposed policy solutions.
  7. e) Preferred Solution – state what you think the best policy solution is to the problem and make clear – in terms of the evidence you have cited – why it is the best.
  8. f) References (essential) – it is essential that you consult a range of sources in writing your policy brief. These sources can be books, journal articles, newspaper or magazine articles, respectable websites, etc. It is essential that you use a referencing system, preferably the Harvard system, and that you provide a full list of references at the end of your policy brief containing all the important information regarding the sources that you cite.
  9. g) Further guidance – for further guidance regarding referencing and bibliography see: http://www.bbk.ac.uk/mybirkbeck/services/facilities/support/bibliography
  10. h) Examples – you can find a number of examples of policy briefs online. You are welcome to look at these examples for guidance and ideas, but please be aware that this module has its own requirements and it will not do if you simply copy these ideas (or even if stick to them too closely). Additional good examples can be found here (on Stanford University’s website): http://www.stanford.edu/class/siw198q/modelppr/amber1.htm and http://www.stanford.edu/class/siw198q/modelppr/amber2.htm

(Note: for the purpose of this assignment, it is not necessary to write your policy brief as a memo. It is probably also worth noticing that the Stanford examples are written in bullet-style and can be hard to understand – we suggest you adopt a more flowing style). A good ‘how to’ guide on writing a policy brief can be found here (on the website of International Policy Fellowships) https://www.icpolicyadvocacy.org/sites/icpa/files/downloads/icpa_policy_briefs_essential_guide.pdf

patient that you examined as a nurse practitioner student

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Select a patient that you examined as a nurse practitioner student during the last three weeks of clinical on OB/GYN Issue. With this patient in mind, address the following in a SOAP Note 1 OR 2 PAGES :

 

Subjective: What details did the patient provide regarding her personal and medical history?

 

Objective: What observations did you make during the physical assessment?

 

Assessment: What were your differential diagnoses? Provide a minimum of three possible diagnoses. List them from highest priority to lowest priority. What was your primary diagnosis and why?

 

Plan: What was your plan for diagnostics and primary diagnosis? What was your plan for treatment and management, including alternative therapies? Include pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments, alternative therapies, and follow-up parameters for this patient , as well as a rationale for this treatment and management plan.

 

Very Important:  Reflection notes: What would you do differently in a similar patient evaluation?

 

 

 

Reference

 

Gagan, M. J. (2009). The SOAP format enhances communication. Kai Tiaki Nursing New Zealand, 15(5), 15.

 

Tharpe, N. L., Farley, C., & Jordan, R. G. (2013). Clinical practice guidelines for midwifery & Women’s health (4th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Publishers.

 

 

 

Chapter 6, “Care of the Well Woman Across the Life Span” ,“Care of the Woman Interested in Barrier Methods of Birth Control” (pp. 275–278)

 

Chapter 7, “Care of the Woman with Reproductive Health Problems”

 

“Care of the Woman with Dysmenorrhea” (pp. 366–368)

 

“Care of the Woman with Premenstrual Symptoms, Syndrome (PMS), or Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)” (pp. 414–418)

 

role of government to provide incentives to business

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Read Michigan Tax Incentives—Corporate Welfare? and A Primer on Certificated Credits Under the Michigan Business Tax.

(Note: When you click on the Forbes article, it may redirect you to the Forbes home page. To locate this article, you may need to search for the article title in the search box in the upper right-hand corner of the page or manually copy and paste the following hyperlink into your browser: https://www.forbes.com/sites/taxanalysts/2015/03/10/michigan-tax-incentives-corporate-welfare/)

Then, in your initial post, consider the following questions:

  • Is it the role of government to provide incentives to business? Why or why not?
  • Do you agree with Michigan’s decision to extend tax credits in the manner it has? Why or why not?
  • Is it ethical for a business to accept government incentives in all cases? Alternatively, is it the fiduciary responsibility of businesses to seek government aid in every instance? Explain and defend your responses.
  • How might a business that accepts incentives effectively respond to criticism that it is accepting corporate welfare?

Imagine your area is in a state of emergency and you are concerned about the balance of liberty and security as people try to return to their normal lives, recover what was lost, and rebuild what was destroyed

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Imagine your area is in a state of emergency and you are concerned about the balance of liberty and security as people try to return to their normal lives, recover what was lost, and rebuild what was destroyed. Compose an email you could send to elected officials to voice your concerns. Your email should include positions on two of the potential issues related to civil liberties found below.

Template

Instructions: Replace the information (in parentheses) with your own thoughts and information from the lesson.

Hello ________ (name of one of your elected officials at the local, state, or national level) ____,

(Write paragraph one here. Paragraph one should address why rights are not absolute. Explain how the Constitution safeguards and limits individual rights.)

(Paragraph two should address one of the ten situations from the list. Be sure to include the following information in the paragraph:

  • the Constitutional amendment that relates to the situation
  • arguments that could be made for or against the action that took place
  • your position on the situation and the reasons you think officials should agree with you)

(Paragraph three should address a different situation from the list. Address the bulleted items again for this second situation.)

(Short summary conclusion with points made in your email and appreciation expressed for the officials’ time.)
Sincerely,
(Your Name)

 

 

  1. Imagine that the following situations have occurred in your community following the disaster. Select two of the following situations to address and evaluate in your email:
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      The government suspended the right of habeas corpus (the right to see a judge after arrest to determine if imprisonment is lawful).

    • The government forced people to evacuate from their homes.
    • The press accessed the disaster area and published a story in a national newspaper about the event.
    • The government allowed federal and state troops to be quartered in private residences to assist residents and protect order.
    • Citizens were denied the right to bring legally owned firearms to storm shelters.
    • The government made certain dangerous areas off-limits, which prevented residents from accessing their homes and personal property.
    • Prisoners were kept in prisons that lacked power, supplies, and plumbing during the emergency.
    • The federal and state courts postponed scheduled criminal and civil trials due to the emergency.
    • The government prevented the press from publishing graphic photos of victims of the natural disaster to protect the privacy of the victim’s family.
    • The federal government stated that local and state governments are solely responsible for the disaster recovery efforts and that it will not be providing assistance.
  2. Once you have chosen the concerns you wish to address, compose a well-written response to each situation with the following information:
    • the Constitutional amendment that relates to the situation
    • arguments that could be made for or against the action that took place
    • your position on the situation and the reasons you think officials should agree with you
  3. Save your email and check it for spelling and grammar.

Based on the case study transcripts provided

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Based on the case study transcripts provided, look for instances in which the characters employed communication to manage the situation, collect relevant information, and build common ground. Then, identify practices through which the team can rebuild trust. Finally, determine the best course of action for resolving the conflict and provide your recommendations for moving forward.

Ecology Online Simulation

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Measuring species interactions and resulting population changes can be challenging. It often requires intensive field work over several seasons and locations, extensive funding, and numerous skilled scientists. Simulations allow us to learn about species interactions and population dynamics through play and exploration. This ecological simulation is an opportunity to experiment with species interactions in order to learn about different potential outcomes. Responses to follow-up questions should be based on the simulation results and content from your textbook, as well as other scholarly or credible sources.  To complete the ecology laboratory assignment for this week, follow the steps below: •Read this week’s assigned chapters •Download and review the Ecology Laboratory Instructions (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. and follow the steps indicated. •Download the Ecology Laboratory Reporting Form (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. All of the data will be reported and the questions answered directly on this form. This is the form that you will submit to Waypoint for grading.  When completed, save the Ecology Laboratory Reporting Form (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. as a Word document. No title page or headers are necessary. If you include any outside resources to complete the questions, then they should be formatted according to APA