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Assignment 3: Healthcare Quality
Due Week 6 and worth 200 points

Assume that you are a Quality Officer who is responsible for one of the state’s largest healthcare organizations. You have been told that the quality of patient care has decreased, and you have been assigned a project that is geared toward increasing quality of care for the patients. Your Chief Executive Officer has requested a six to eight-page summary of your recommended initiatives.

Note: You may create and /or make all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of this assignment.

Write a 6-8 page paper in which you:

  1. Analyze three (3) quality initiatives for your organization.
  2. Determine the supporting factors that would aid in the reduction of healthcare cost in your organization without reducing quality of care for the patients.
  3. Differentiate between quality in a free market healthcare system and in single payer government system with three (3) examples for each.
  4. Specify three (3) common law quality initiatives that are still found in 21st century healthcare organizations.
  5. Defend your position on the importance of healthcare quality for your organization. Provide support with at least three (3) examples that illustrate your position.
  6. Assemble a plan to protect patient information that complies with all legal requirements.
  7. Use at least three (3) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and 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 assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Describe the evolution of hospitals and sources of law.
  • Examine tort law and the criminal aspects of health care.
  • Analyze the impact of healthcare financing and health insurance on healthcare access, quality, and cost.
  • Determine the factors that affect healthcare quality in healthcare organizations.
  • Examine information management and health care records and how the legal reporting requirements impact health care. 
  • Assess the legal implications of ethical decisions that impact consent for treatment, right-to-die, and patient rights and responsibilities.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in healthcare policy, law, and ethics.
  • Write clearly and concisely about healthcare policy and law using proper writing mechanics.

GOOGLE STOCK QUESTION (2015 VERSION)

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Project 3 instructions

 

Based on Larson & Farber: sections 5.2-5.3

To obtain the data:

 

  1. Go to this website.
  2. Set the date range to be 1/2/2014 to 1/2/2015.
  3. Click “update”. 
  4. Click the link on the right that says Download to Spreadsheet

 

This project will only use the Closing Values. Assume that the closing prices of the stock form a normally distributed data set. This means that you need to use Excel to find the mean and standard deviation and then use those numbers and the methods you learned in sections 5.2 and 5.3 of our text book for Normal distributions to answer the questions.

 

Complete this assignment within a single Excel file. Show your work or explain how you obtained each of your answers.  Answers with no work and no explanation will receive no credit.

 

1.      If a person bought 1 share of Google stock within the last year, what is the probability that the stock on that day closed at less than the mean for that year? Hint: You do not want to calculate the mean to answer this one. The probability would be the same for any normal distribution. (5 points)

 

 

 

2.      If a person bought one share of Google stock within the last year, what is the probability that the stock on that day closed at more than $550? (5 points)

 

3.      If a person bought 1 share of Google stock within the last year, what is the probability that the stock on that day closed within $45 of the mean for that year? (5 points)

 

 

 

4.      Suppose a person within the last year claimed to have bought Google stock at closing at $500 per share. Would such a price be considered unusual?  Be sure to use the definition of unusual from our textbook. (5 points)

 

 

5.      At what prices would Google have to close at in order for it to be considered statistically unusual? You should have a low and high value. ?  Be sure to use the definition of unusual from our textbook. (5 points)

 

6.      What are Quartile 1, Quartile 2, and Quartile 3 in this data set? Use Excel to find these values.  This is the only question that you should answer without using anything about the Normal distribution. (5 points)

 

7.       Is the normality assumption that was made at the beginning valid? Why or why not? Hint: Does this distribution have the properties of a normal distribution as described in our textbook? It does not need to be perfect.  Real data sets are never perfect.  However, it should be close. One option would be to construct a histogram like we did in Project 1 and see if it has the right shape.  If you go this route, something in the range of 10 to 12 classes would be a good number. (5 points)

 

 

 

 

 

Correct mean: 1.5 points

Correct SD: 1.5 points

Correct date range: 2 point

 

 

Submit your work through the assignment link by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday, 2/16.Please make sure to show all steps. If you use Excel to help find the answer, explain in words what you do.  Note that you must do this project on your own—you may not work with other students. You are always welcome to ask your instructor for help.

 

HCS/588 Week Six QI Plan Part 4 and Executive Summary

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Combine all four parts of the QI plan into one document, making sure to include instructor feedback. Organize the plan as you would present it to the organization’s board of directors for approval. Use the QI Plan Template as a guide. 

In the QI Plan Template, complete the following:

  • Evaluate various data collection and display tools used in performance measurement.
  • Evaluate tools used to measure and report data.
  • Analyze various improvement methodologies for integrating quality improvement strategies into performance measurements.
  • Analyze the impact of information technology applications on performance measures.
  • Analyze the use of internal and external benchmarking and milestones in managing the utilization of quality indicators.
  • Evaluate criteria and tasks for developing quality improvement plans.
  • Analyze how performance and quality measures are aligned to the organizations mission, vision, strategic and operational plans.
  • Evaluate strategies for meeting regulatory and accreditation standards within health care organizations.
  • Evaluate measures used to monitor and revise quality program implementation.
  • Evaluate barriers that can interfere with the implementation of quality measures.
  • Evaluate strategies to ensure successful implementation of quality measures. 

Write a 350- to 700-word executive summary related to your QI plan which includes an evaluation of the  following:

  • Evaluate the current state of QI at the organization, its organizational and operational QI structure, authority, mission, methodology, and tools used.
  • Recommend how the organization will achieve its objectives over the long term.
  • Evaluate challenges that may impact the future of health care quality improvement.
  • Evaluate effect of health care quality improvement on operational and financial performance.

Format your paper according to APA guidelines.

Cite 5 peer-reviewed, scholarly, or similar references to support your paper.

Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your QI Plan and your Executive Summary.

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The topic that has been chosen is adolescent depression. Adolescent depression can be very common. There can be several contributing factors to depression for adolescents. These can include loneliness, crisis, or losses (Jarvis, 2012). Some signs and symptoms of depression are excessively feeling sad, problems sleeping or eating or problems concentrating (Jarvis, 2012). Other signs and symptoms are irritable mood or no interest in usual activities (Edelman, C., Kudzma, E., Mandle, C., 2014).

 

There are many types of prevention for depression. A Primary method of health prevention that a nurse can provide education to adolescents about depression and being included in health decisions (Edelman, C., et al, 2014). A Secondary method of health prevention that a nurse can utilize is screening and assessing for depression to all adolescents (Edelman, C., et. al, 2014). A Tertiary method of health prevention that a nurse has available is to refer the adolescent to a mental health specialist (Edelman, C., et al, 2014). Many times, adolescents who are going through depression have to refer to the Tertiary method. The adolescents can only feel like they are truly receiving the help that they need/ desire for is through seeking help through health specialists.

 

There are resources available both within the state and the community. The community resources available are several facilities to be utilized by adolescent patients with depression. There are both inpatient and outpatient treatment facilities can be utilized for depression (Psychology Today, n.d.). A State resource available is Depression Treatment Centers in Arizona. There are many centers available depending on the city live in (Psychology Today, n.d.). An intervention that a nurse can offer is teaching coping skills or techniques to reduce stress to the adolescent (Edelman, C., et al, 2014).

 

Reference:

 

Edelman, C., Kudzma, E., Mandle, C. (2014). Pg. 519 &526. Health Promotion Throughout the Life Span (8th Edition). St. Louis, MO: Mosby Elsevier.

 

Jarvis, C. (2012). Pg. 79. Physical examination and health assessment(7th ed.). Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders.

 

 

 

HCS 490 Week 5 Marketing Strategy

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Create a full marketing strategy usingyour chosen company and product from Week 4. You may use a marketing strategy template, or you can create your own. Address the following in your marketing strategy:

  • What health care access options are available to your target audience? How will that affect how you market to them?
  • How do consumers share health information? What are the implications of those methods of communication? How can you use these different methods to market your product?
  • How might government agencies or regulations impact your product? What does your target audience need to know about this and how will you communicate it to them?
  • How might health care reform affect your product? How will it affect your target audience? How will this affect how you market to them?
  • How are your audience’s options for health care changing? How does this affect how you will offer your product to them?
  • How will you engage your target audience? How will you ensure relevancy to them? Why are these factors important for your marketing strategy?

Create a presentation and deliver it as you would to your client. You may decide on the delivery style and presentation. You must submit your completed marketing strategy document to your instructor with your presentation.

 

 

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Depression in teenagers is a real and significant mental health issue that causes relentless feelings of sadness and powerlessness.  Teen depression affects the way a teenager thinks and feels, how the teen behaves, and creates emotional, physical, and functional problems (Mayo Clinic, 2016).  Changes within the teen’s body, peer pressure, and difficulty in school can contribute to teen depression.  Depression in this age group can be very serious, even resulting in suicide, and should be treated long-term with medications and/or psychological counseling (Mayo Clinic, 2016).

Physical changes seen in depressed teens may include: loss of energy, increased sleeping, decreased sleeping, increased or decreased appetite, weight changes, poor school performance, drug or alcohol use, social isolation, risky behaviors, and self-harm.  Emotional changes may include: extreme sensitivity to rejection or failure, anger, sadness, worthlessness, and hopelessness.

 

Primary intervention for adolescent depression in prevention.  Prevention may include programs that educate regarding the risks of smoking, drinking and driving, sex, and AIDS.  It is also helpful for the teen to be involved in healthy activities/hobbies such as sports teams, artistic groups, and classes in school (Mayo Clinic, 2016).

Secondary intervention, also called early intervention, takes place after the problem has already been going on for a while, and has been identified (Mayo Clinic, 2016).  At this point, the teen’s depression may not be very advanced, but has the potential to get worse if interventions do not occur.  Medication is an option at this point.  In addition, teens and parents may reach out to helplines, youth assistance programs, or out-patient counseling (Mayo Clinic, 2016). 

Tertiary intervention is a wide spectrum of clinical and non-clinical options.  Medications, inpatient adolescent psychiatric wards, eating disorder clinics, drug and alcohol programs, and residential treatment facilities are all options that may be helpful.  It is important that the teenager has support of family members and/or close friends. 

 

As nurses, we can intervene in many ways.  Some examples are: encourage the teen to express and talk about his or her feelings, assess the adolescent to determine precipitating event(s) when feelings of sadness/hopelessness arise, teach positive and effective coping strategies such as guided imagery and relaxation, assist the teen in focusing on strengths rather than weaknesses, and assist the teen in identifying positive and supportive friends and family members (Mayo Clinic, 2016). 

 

In the state of Wisconsin, there are 16 separate crisis and suicide hotlines teens can reach out to in desperate times.  Nurses can also call these numbers if they feel a teen is at risk for self-harm.  In addition, nurses can work together with doctors to make psychiatric referrals in order to ensure the teen gets the help he or she needs.

 

Reference:

 

Mayo Clinic. (2016). Teen depression. Retrieved from http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/teen-depression/home/ovc-20164553

 

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Develop a searchable question using the PICOT format. (The question is a single statement identifying the components of PICOT.)

Refer to “Developing a Question” and “Topic 1: Checklist.”

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NRS-441V: Capstone Project

Developing a Question

 

Recall the components of PICOT from your research course:

(P)  Population of Focus

(I)   Intervention 

(C)  Comparison

(O)  Outcome

(T)   Time

 

Identify each of the components in relation to your topic.

P –

I –

C –

O –

 

Then, develop a PICO question/statement.

 

Examples of PICO questions/statements:

In adult cardiac surgery patients experiencing post-operative pain (P) immediately following surgery (P), is morphine (I) or fentanyl (C), administered intravenously, more effective in reducing postoperative pain (O)?

For immune-compromised patients, 50 years and older (P), does the use of pneumonia vaccine (I) reduce the future risk of pneumonia (O) compared with patients who have not received the vaccine (C)?

 

Prepare for the capstone project by listening to the audio interview, “Capstone: Planning Your Project”.

Preview and utilize the “Topic 1 Checklist.” This resource will assist you in organizing your work and will provide additional information regarding the assignment.

Consider the clinical environment in which you are currently working or have recently worked. Collaborate with a leader or educator in the clinical environment to identify a problem, issue, or educational deficit upon which to build a proposal for change.

In a paper of no more than 800 words, describe the nature of the problem, issue, or educational deficit. Include the following in your discussion:

  1. The setting and/or context in which the problem, issue, or educational deficit can be observed.
  2. Detailed description of the problem, issue, or educational deficit.
  3. Impact of the problem, issue, or educational deficit on the work environment, the quality of care provided by staff, and patient outcomes.
  4. Gravity of the problem, issue, or educational deficit and its significance to nursing.
  5. Proposed solution to address the problem, issue, or educational deficit.

Prepare for the capstone project by listening to the audio interview, “Capstone: Planning Your Project,” located at http://lc.gcumedia.com/zwebassets/courseMaterialPages/nrs441v_capstone.php.

Review “Topic 1: Checklist.” This resource will assist you in organizing your work and will provide additional information regarding the assignment.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

 

 

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DUE MONDAY 03/06 — NRUSING RESEARCH

Assignment 2: Research Proposal

Overview/Description:
The final project for NSG6101 consists of the development of a novel research proposal specific to your role specialization. The project must include an intervention appropriate to nursing practice and consistent with your MSN role option. An alternative to the above includes the selection of a specialty organization to focus research proposals based on the priorities of that organization. Examples of these organizations could include (but are not limited to): Sigma Theta Tau International, American Nurses’ Foundation, Oncology Nursing Society, Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, American Psychiatric Nursing Association, American Association of Critical Care Nurses, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners, National League For Nursing, etc.

Throughout this course you have been developing various sections of the research proposal. This week you will assemble the final proposal (addressing faculty feedback). This paper is to be developed in APA format/style using the required template and not to exceed 15 pages (excluding title page/references/appendices).

Criteria:
Introduction

  • Background and Significance of Problem
  • Statement of the Problem and Purpose of the Study

Literature Review

  • Summary of the Evidence for the Proposed Study

Research Question, Hypothesis, and Variables with Operational Definitions

Theoretical Framework

  • Overview and Guiding Propositions(s) Described in Theory
  • Application of Theory to Your Study’s/Project’s Focus

Methodology

  • Sample/Setting: Number and criteria for inclusion and description of place in which data will be collected.
  • Sampling Strategy
  • Research Design: Type (e.g., Quasi-Experimental), description, and rationale for selection. 
  • Extraneous Variables (and plan for how controlled).
  • Instruments: Description, validity, and reliability estimates, which have been performed (on a pre-established measure). Include plans for testing validity and reliability of generating your own instrument(s).
  • Description of the Intervention
  • Data Collection Procedures
  • Data Analysis Plans
    • Describe plan for data analysis for demographic variables (descriptive statistical tests).
    • Describe plan for data analysis of study variables (descriptive and inferential statistical tests).

Ethical Issues

  • Describe ethical considerations and your plan to protect human rights.

Limitation of Proposed Study
Implications for Practice
References
Appendices

  • Informed Consent Letter
    • Procedure section is clear, described in detail, specific, and all inclusive. Written in lay language (as documented by reading level score). Includes risks and benefits relevant to study. Address assent (if applicable).

Submit your assignment to the W10: Assignment 2 Dropbox by Monday, March 6, 2017.

CRITERIA
WEIGHT

Introduction
Background and Significance of Problem
10
Statement of the Problem and Purpose of the Study
10
Literature Review
40

Research Question, Hypothesis, and Variables with Operational Definitions
Research Question, Hypothesis
10
Variables with Operational Definitions
5

Theoretical Framework

  
Overview and Guiding Propositions(s) Described in Theory
15
Application of Theory to Your Study’s/Project’s Focus
15

Methodology

 
Sample/Setting: Number and criteria for inclusion and description of place in which data will be collected.
15
Sampling Strategy
15
Research Design: Type (e.g., Quasi-Experimental), description, and rationale for selection.
10
Extraneous Variables (and plan for how controlled).
5
Instruments: Description, validity, and reliability estimates, which have been performed (on a pre-established measure). Include plans for testing validity and reliability of generating your own instrument(s).
20
Description of the Intervention
20
Data Collection Procedures
20

Data Analysis Plans

    • Describe plan for data analysis for demographic variables (descriptive statistical tests).
    • Describe plan for data analysis of study variables (descriptive and inferential statistical tests).
20

Ethical Issues
Describe ethical considerations and your plan to protect human rights.
10
Limitations and Implications

 
10
Scholarly Research

References and Appendices
10
Informed Consent Letter Procedure section is clear, described in detail, specific, and all inclusive. Written in lay language (as documented by reading level score). Includes risks and benefits relevant to study. Address assent (if applicable).
10

Academic Writing

Free of grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Citations and references written in the correct APA Style.
30
TOTAL
300

 

EXPERT_RESEARCHER 2nd Class

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It is the same assignment, but we were suppose to start working on it since week 1

 

here is the description for the Assignment 

 

Concept Synthesis Paper on Personal Nursing Philosophy

Overview

You are required to submit a scholarly paper in which you will identify, describe, research, and apply the concepts that underlie your personal philosophy for professional nursing practice.

This will help you identify your own values and beliefs about the established metaparadigms and metatheories of the discipline. It will also help you identify and articulate concepts relevant to your specific practice. This paper is intended to be an exercise in clarification and organization of your professional foundation. You are also required to provide a list of assumptions from personal nursing practice that illustrate the concepts and framework of your theory.

Your paper should follow a format that includes:

  • Nursing Autobiography: A brief (1 page) discussion of your background in nursing.
  • The Four Metaparadigms: Identification, discussion, and documentation from the literature of your perspective on the basic four metaparadigms/concepts of patient, nurse, health, and environment.
  • Two Practice-Specific Concepts: Identification, discussion, and documentation from the literature of your perspective on at least two other concepts specific to your own practice.
  • List of Propositions: A numbered list of at least five propositions or assumption statements that clearly connect the concepts described.

Each week, you will complete various segments of your Concept Synthesis Paper and submit it to the W1: Assignment 3 Dropbox for facilitator feedback when necessary. Your paper should integrate these discrete elements and reflect your personal nursing philosophy.

Your Concept Synthesis Paper on your Personal Nursing Philosophy is due in Week 3. However, it is recommended that you begin working on your paper from Week 1 onwards and complete the various components related to the paper week wise as you progress through the course. The suggested tasks for each week are:

Week 1: Nursing Biography and The Four Metaparadigms of Nursing
Week 2: Two Practice-specific Concepts, and List of Propositions/Assumptions
Week 3: Due: Concept Synthesis Paper on Personal Nursing Philosophy

Consider the following questions as you complete your various tasks related to this assignment.

1.

How do I define and employ the four basic metaparadigms of nursing theory in my professional practice?

2.

What are the major concepts I employ that are unique to my professional practice?

3.

What philosophies and theories from the literature of nursing and other disciplines/domains are consistent with these concepts?

4.

How are the concepts of transcultural nursing, the health promotion model, skill acquisition, role theory, and change theory specifically integrated into my philosophy and practice?

5.

What research supports these theories and concepts?

6.

How do I integrate role and change theory into my professional practice and how may these theories be applied to the organization in which I practice?

The paper is to be thoroughly researched and well documented, with relevant material from the nursing theorists presented incorporated into the paper. Use the current edition of the APA Manual throughout the paper. Sources should focus on references from nursing theory but may also include conceptual and theoretical material from other professional domains. The paper, excluding references or appendices, is to be limited to 6-10 pages. Writing should be succinct and well organized, as it is impossible for the facilitator to evaluate form and content separately.

Your philosophy/framework is to be given a title that is appropriate to its content and emphasis.

Grading of the paper will be based on the following:

Grading Criteria:
Maximum Points
Nursing Autobiography  
The nursing autobiography included personal experiences in the field of nursing.
8
Provided an account of the current professional role of the student.
8
Included factors that guided decision making.
8
Quality of Essay  
Enlisted the four metaparadigms.
8
The essay included a definition of the four metaparadigms of nursing with reference to professional practice.
8
The essay mentioned how the metapardigms were employed in nursing practice.
8
The essay enlisted two practice-specific concepts.
8
The essay included clinical examples for each of the chosen concepts.
8
The clinical examples illustrated the concepts in a manner, which further clarified the students’ use of the conceptual material.
8
The essay demonstrated consistency between concepts, assumptions, and clinical application.
8
The essay identified and discussed students’ perspective on two other concepts specific to their practice.
8
The essay included a numbered list of at least 5 propositions or assumptions.
8
The concepts were connected and integrated to reveal a meaningful sequence.
8
The essay demonstrated clarification and organization of the students’ professional foundation.
8
The essay demonstrated evidence of critical thinking in analysis and response.
8
The essay demonstrated understanding and integration of lecture material, reading assignments, and sources consulted.
8
Essay was well written, well organized, and articulate.
8
Presentation Criteria  
The paper clearly demonstrated understanding of theoretical principles (i.e., concept development, definitions, assumptions, etc.)
3
The paper revealed clarity, organization, and articulation of ideas.
3
The paper showed that ideas were well-documented.
3
The paper revealed the breadth of research effort.
2
The paper demonstrated appropriate use of APA format in references and citations.
3
Total
150

Format

Your project paper should be in Microsoft Word 2010. Follow the current APA style. Your paper should be double-spaced, Times New Roman, and in 12 pt. font.

 

 Concept Synthesis Paper on Personal Nursing Philosophy

Your Concept Synthesis Paper is due this week. By Tuesday, September 20, 2016, submit your scholarly paper, in which you have identified, described, researched and applied the concepts that underlie your personal philosophy for professional nursing practice.

Collate the work that you have done so far from Weeks 1–3, and submit your paper in the prescribed format to the W3: Assignment 2 Dropbox.

Your paper should include:

  • Nursing Autobiography: A brief (1 page) discussion of your background in nursing.
  • The Four Metaparadigms: Identification, discussion, and documentation from the literature of your perspective on the four metaparadigms of patient, nurse, health, and environment.
  • Two Practice-Specific Concepts: Identification, discussion, and documentation from the literature of your perspective on at least two concepts specific to your own practice.
  • List of Propositions: A numbered list of at least five propositions or assumption statements that clearly connect the concepts described.

Your paper should integrate these discrete elements and reflect your personal nursing philosophy.

The paper should be thoroughly researched and well documented, with relevant material from the nursing theorists presented incorporated into the paper. The current APA Manual is to be used throughout the paper. Sources should focus on references from nursing theory but may also include conceptual and theoretical material from other professional domains. The paper, excluding references or appendices, is to be limited to 6-10 pages. Writing should be succinct and well organized, as it is impossible for the facilitator to evaluate form and content separately.

Your philosophy/framework is to be given a title that is appropriate to its content and emphasis.

Grading Criteria:
Maximum Points
Nursing Autobiography

 
The nursing autobiography included personal experiences in the field of nursing.
8
Provided an account of the current professional role of the student.
8
Included factors that guided decision making.
8
Quality of Essay  
Enlisted the four concepts of the nursing metaparadigm.
8
The essay included a definition of the four concepts of the nursing metaparadigm with reference to professional practice
8
The essay mentioned how the four concepts of the nursing metapardigm were employed in nursing practice.
8
The essay enlisted two practice-specific concepts.
8
The essay included a numbered list of at least 5 propositions or assumptions.
8
The assumptions illustrated the concepts in a manner, which further clarified the students’ use of the conceptual material.
8
The essay demonstrated consistency between concepts and assumptions.
8
The concepts were connected and integrated to reveal a meaningful sequence.
8
The essay demonstrated clarification and organization of the students’ professional foundation.
8
The essay demonstrated evidence of critical thinking in analysis and response.
8
The essay demonstrated understanding and integration of lecture material, reading assignments, and sources consulted.
8
Essay was well written, well organized, and articulate.
8
Presentation Criteria  
The paper clearly demonstrated understanding of theoretical principles (i.e., concept development, definitions, etc.)
5
The paper revealed clarity, organization, and articulation of ideas.
5
The paper showed that ideas were well documented.
5
The paper revealed the breadth of research effort.
5
Written responses are free of grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. Citations and references are included and written in the correct APA Style.
10
Total
150

 

Data Manipulation

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In this project, you will be assigned the task to record money received for a school fundraiser and create an Excel spreadsheet to record your receipts.
  • You will determine the funds received and use the text to column feature (concatenate, apply conditional formatting, sort and filter data).
  • You will determine your analysis and use sorting and filtering data, conditional formatting, as well as subtotals.
To complete the assignment, perform the following steps:
  1. Open this Excel workbook titled “Fundraiser Receipt” and save the worksheet as “FirstInital_LastName_School expenses.xlsx.”
  2. 2. Add a column to the right of the “Last Name” column and name as “Full Name” Use the Concatenate function to join First Name and Last Name together split by a space.
    • Click here for more information on how to use the concatenate function.
  3. Sort Columns C (C2:C21), using A–Z formatting.
  4. 4. Using the Conditional Formatting, determine which students have provided over $50 for the fundraiser in Funds Received Column and also in Funds Pending Column.
    • The conditional formatting function allows you to apply different formatting options to data that meets certain conditions.
    • Click here for more information on how to use the conditional formatting function.
  5. 5. Click on any cell in (A1:E22), and apply a design to your data: In the Styles group, select Format as Table and use a dark formatting option.
  6. 6. At Total row (E22 and F22), provide a Sum for the Funds Raised and Funds Pending.
  7. Add the Title “College Fundraiser Project” by inserting blank lines. Change the font size of the title to 22, fill color with white background, darker 35%.
  8. Change the orientation to landscape.
  9. Name the worksheet “Fundraiser_Receipt_Solution.”
  10. Save the workbook. Close the workbook and then exit Excel. Submit your Excel spreadsheet.

References

Microsoft. (n.d.). Concatenate function. Retrieved from http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/starter-help/concatenate-function-HP010342288.aspx?CTT=3

Microsoft. (n.d.). Quick start: Apply conditional formatting. Retrieved from http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/excel-help/quick-start-apply-conditional-formatting-HA010370614.aspx

 

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