DQ1- Explain what quantitative and nomothetic and qualitative and ideographic mean. Discuss the causal explanations for each.DQ2- Using a nomothetic perspective, describe the three criteria for identifying a causal relationship.DQ3-Describe current interventions within your community for criminal justice/community violence problem. Discuss what demographics are associated with the problem.DQ4-Identify demographics for your local community or jurisdiction. Discuss the demographic association to current and future crime forecasts for local crime. What does this mean for specific stakeholders?

The purpose of this assignment is to practice with the rhetorical, academic moves you are learning in your textbook, the "They Say, I Say" format, in order to compose a short response to a text. In They Say, I Say, you are learning how to define what others are saying, as well as craft your own response in order to produce academic writing and response. For this essay, you will work on synthesizing your skills in comprehension, analysis, summary/paraphrase/quotation, and response.Furthermore, today's employers place a lot of value on thinking critically, ethical judgment and integrity, intercultural skills, innovation, and a life-long desire to learn. One way to continue to learn outside of school, get exposure to new ideas, and hone your own position is by regularly reading, viewing, and listening to high quality material, as well as discussing it with others. This assignment will allow you to organize your use of the templates in They Say, I Say, as well as show the progress you are making in the acquisition of academic skills and desirable professional qualities. Academic Values: Critical Thinking, Critical Analysis, Discourse, Claims Based on Evidence, Close ReadingProcessFor this assignment, you will choose and respond to one of the articles in Chapter 17 or Chapter 20 of They Say, I Say. After reading this assignment all the way through, you should choose a few articles to read that might interest you before finalizing your choice.In order to respond to the text, you must first read it and comprehend the author(s) viewpoint, position, or argument. The first part of your assignment will therefore be an explanation of the author's position using summary, paraphrase, and perhaps some quotation. The second part of the assignment will be your response, using the concepts you learned in Chapter 4, "Yes/No/Okay, But."Your essay will start to bring together and synthesize your growing understanding of the templates in They Say, I Say, and the practice with them we have been doing in class. Therefore, on this assignment you will be assessed on comprehension, summary, analysis, understanding of the rhetorical situation, and the logic of your own response. You will also begin to use MLA format in order to design your document and cite your source(s). You may use the “Short Template” linked in Canvas as the basis for this assignment.Remember, you are not expected to know everything there is to know about academic reading, writing, and rhetoric, but to show that you are building the skills necessary for success in academic and professional contexts. The more practice you have, the better you will become!Assignment CriteriaAn essay that "Achieves Excellence" will be distinguished in the following criteria:The writer explains the author’s ideas, position, and/or point of view using the concepts and methods addressed in Chapters 1-3 of They Say, I Say. The writer identifies the reasons and/or evidence upon which the author is basing his or her position.The writer identifies the conclusions drawn by the author(s)/speaker(s)/producer(s).The writer uses summary, paraphrase, and/or some quotation appropriately in his or her explanation of the text.The writer responds to the text with his or her position using the concepts and methods addressed in Chapter 4 of They Say, I Say ("Yes/No/Okay, But").The writer defends and supports his or her position with sound evidence and reasoning.The writer draws well-supported conclusions about the position taken by the author in the text.The writer demonstrates reading comprehension, analysis, and critical thinking.The writer meets the standards for effective communication (clarity, logic, precision, accuracy, significance, and fairness).The writer adheres to MLA guidelines for formatting, in-text citations, and the Works Cited page.The essay is 500-750 words.

CompetencyAssess current legal and ethical principles and the application of such principles in healthcare practice.InstructionsYou have recently been promoted to Health Services Manager at Three Mountains Regional Hospital, a small hospital located in a mid-size city in the Midwest. Three Mountains is a general medical and surgical facility with 400 beds. Last year there were approximately 62,000 emergency visits and 15,000 admissions. More than 6,000 outpatient and 10,000 inpatient surgeries were performed.Three Mountains was recently in the news after employee emails were published in which patients were discussed in very negative terms, although patient names were not used. The employees that sent these emails were fired. The CEO and the Board of Directors has tasked you with developing an intake packet for new patients that will reestablish patient trust in the facility, employees, and staff. The patient packet will address new patient concerns by including information about HIPAA, informed consent, a confidential health history report, and a living will. The new packet will also include the values of the organization and a code of ethics.Your intake packet will start with the Hospital's Code of Ethics that includes AT LEAST 10 ETHICAL POINTS. The code of ethics should include (at a minimum):Patient relationsPhysician activitiesBilling for servicesPolitical activitiesConflict of interestCommunication, including social mediaPrivacyThe Code of Ethics should be submitted in bullet format in a Word document with an introduction. APA formatting for the ethical points and proper grammar is required.Upon completion of your code of ethics, please prepare a PowerPoint presentation (or other shareable Webware/software you prefer) with narration in which you explain each ethical point and its relevance in the healthcare industry with examples to the CEO, so that she can answer questions from the Board.The PowerPoint should have a minimum of 5 slides and a maximum of 12.Describe each ethical point in the Code of Ethics.Use the notes area on each slide as needed to expand on the key points.You may use a free screen capture site such as Screencast-O-Matic to record a video of your presentation. Screencast-O-Matic is a site and program that can perform screen desk and audio capture up to 15 minutes for free, and can be utilized on a Windows or Mac computer. (Note: You can use another, similar program if you prefer. Screencast-O-Matic is only a suggestion). Make sure that both your voice and the PowerPoint slides are captured on the video.Your audio presentation should include an introduction, a concise discussion of each slide, and a conclusion. The presentation should demonstrate your overall knowledge of the content, pronunciation of words, organization, proper recording, professionalism, and clarity.Your presentation should be 10 minutes or less. Be sure to include the following:Include a link to the location of your live video on the last slide of your PowerPoint presentation.Make sure to use audience specific language and tone in your PowerPoint. Remember, you would be presenting this to the CEO of your facility.Grading Rubric FFCBA01234Not SubmittedNo PassCompetenceProficiencyMasteryNot SubmittedLess than 10 ethical points included.10 ethical points included, but several points are underdeveloped.10 or more ethical points included, but one or two are underdeveloped.10 or more ethical points included, and each is fully developed.Not SubmittedIdentifies the ethical points but is unable to demonstrate relevance to the healthcare industry.Identifies the ethical points and demonstrates the relevance to the healthcare industry, but does not include examples.Identifies the ethical points and demonstrates the relevance to the healthcare industry but includes examples that are irrelevant or lack details.Identifies the ethical points and demonstrates the relevance to the healthcare industry with detailed and relevant examples.Not SubmittedThe presentation fails to demonstrate an overall knowledge of the content, the correct pronunciation of words, organization, proper recording, professionalism, or clarity.The presentation demonstrates some knowledge of the content, and the correct pronunciation of words, organization, proper recording, professionalism and/or clarity are lacking.The presentation demonstrates an overall knowledge of the content, but the correct pronunciation of words, organization, proper recording, professionalism and/or clarity are still lacking.The presentation demonstrates an overall knowledge of the content, the correct pronunciation of words, organization, proper recording, professionalism, and clarity.Not SubmittedGrammar and structure need extensive editing.3-5 errors and some minimal structural problems.1-2 errors and the structure is sufficient.No errors and the structure is sufficient.