Explain how the codes of ethics may have (1) helped identify ethical issues related to your topic and/or (2) provided guidance in making decisions about ethical communication related to your topic.

/in /by

Final Research Paper
The Final Research Paper is the culminating assignment based on each of the course outcomes and the written assignments you completed throughout the course.  

Your personal code of ethics that was developed in Module 1.
In Module 2, the paper topic selected that examines ethical communication in one of the three broad areas of communication: interpersonal, organizational, or public/media; and one or more ethical approaches are identified.
In Module 3, a bibliography for the research topic that was developed.
You developed professional and ethical codes of conduct in Module 6.
In Module 7, a draft of the final paper was due. The instructor provided you with feedback only, not a grade.
The final paper is due in M8. Review the draft from M7 and your instructor’s feedback to you. Before you submit your final paper, make any substantial revisions to it and proofread it carefully. 

Writing Requirements 

The final research paper should be 7-9 pages in total, which includes both the title and reference pages.
The paper should include a title page, an introduction to your topic, and a thesis, which is the focus of your paper. In the body of the paper, you should include observations about the topic that you’ve researched as well as information about your knowledge of professional codes of ethics. Lastly, include a reference page.
Please provide headings for each of the sections in the paper.
7 credible sources should appear on the reference list.
Be certain to provide in-text citations in the body of your paper to identify the sources of information.
Use transition sentences or paragraphs to guide the reader from one section of the paper to the next.
Write for an audience that is not familiar with your topic or ethical theories. You should provide definitions, examples, or explanations to assist their understanding.
Lastly, after you receive feedback on your draft, please list at the end of your final paper the areas that you tried to improve. Important: you must demonstrate that you have revised your paper given the feedback from your instructor. Points will be deducted if you do not provide this list.

Content Requirements 

On page 1, your title page should contain the title of your paper and your name. On page 2, begin your introduction.
In your introduction, you should briefly summarize your paper topic and specific aspects of ethical communication your paper covers. You should create a thesis, which must appear as the last sentence of your introduction. It articulates in one sentence the aim or focus of your paper.
In the body of the paper, you should include the following items:

Identify and define one or more ethical theories or concepts that apply to your topic.
Discuss what others have written about this particular topic or issues related to this topic.
Identify and cite codes of ethics that you examined that apply to your topic.
Explain how the codes of ethics may have (1) helped identify ethical issues related to your topic and/or (2) provided guidance in making decisions about ethical communication related to your topic.

In your summary, you could include the following:

Consider and reflect on how individual cultural differences may impact the perspectives of your ethical communication topic. For example, how might people of different genders, races, ethnicities, nationalities, religious beliefs, etc. see the topic differently depending on their culture?  How might these perspectives relate to one or more of the five key ethical values of truth, justice, freedom, care, and integrity?
Reflect on your personal observations based on your personal code of ethics. How does your personal code of ethics impact your perspective on the topic?

Conclude by summarizing one or more recommendations you feel are important for others to consider about aspects related to your topic that they might encounter in their lives.
Please create page numbers for all pages, including your reference page. Your reference section should contain an alphabetical listing of each of the sources you used for the paper, formatted in APA style.

Provide a 100- to 200-word summary in which you discuss at least one of the advantages and one of the disadvantages of that form and potential legal documentation (e.g., IRS Tax Forms, Articles of Incorporation, Partnership Agreement) that might be required for its operation.

/in /by

There are seven forms of business: sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company (including the single member LLC), S corporation, franchise, and corporation.

Provide a 300- to 500-word summary for the seven forms of business (for a total of 300-500 words) and provide an example business most appropriate for each business form. 
Select one of the forms of business to research and provide three advantages and three disadvantages for the selected business form.

Provide a 100- to 200-word summary in which you discuss at least one of the advantages and one of the disadvantages of that form and potential legal documentation (e.g., IRS Tax Forms, Articles of Incorporation, Partnership Agreement) that might be required for its operation.

Complete the Business Forms Worksheet.  Integrate research with APA-formatted in-text and reference citations.  Dress up the Worksheet appearance (e.g., replace title page instructions with professional, personalized heading) to satisfy the Grade Rubric’s Mechanics section, bullet point #1. 

Identify at least (two) skills you would need to be a project manager and discuss what you can do to develop those skills. Lastly, identify and discuss at least one other career you think you would be interested in related to project management.

/in /by

Assignment 2: Discussion Question
Important note: Discussion questions in this course use a case study that is found in Shared Documents in the file named “Project Management Case.” It is strongly recommended that you read this case study before attempting an assignment. Also, it is mandatory that you attempt all assignment questions in the order they are presented in.
By the due date assigned, respond to both discussion questions. Each question is worth 20 points. Submit your responses to the Discussion Area. Start reviewing and responding to your classmates as early in the week as possible.
Discussion Question
Reflect on the different tasks and roles you learned about in this course. Identify at least (two) 2 skills you would need to be a project manager and discuss what you can do to develop those skills. Lastly, identify and discuss at least one (1) other career you think you would be interested in related to project management.
Grading CriteriaMaximum PointsQuality of initial posting, including fulfillment of assignment instructions16Quality of responses to classmates12Frequency of responses to classmates4Reference to supporting readings and other materials4Language and grammar4Total:40 

Adrenalin, Heart Rate, Blood Pressure, Hypertensive Retinopathy

/in /by

Unit 7 Discussion Question 
Unidentified Condition: Adrenalin, Heart Rate, Blood Pressure, Hypertensive Retinopathy 

Estimated time to complete: 1 hour
Throughout the discussions in this course we will be focusing on one single condition; gradually unfolding week by week how this condition can grossly affect the entire human body and its systems.
The goal of the course discussions is primarily, to build upon the skill of differential diagnosis and secondary, to give a clear view as to how a single pathological process can possess the ability to affect an entire human organism.
Each week you will be presented with varying components of a new system being adversely affected by the unidentified condition. Your task as a healthcare professional in training, is to thoroughly research and envelop yourself within the process of differential diagnosis to arrive at a definitive diagnosis at the end of the course in week 8.
In phase one of the discussion, you will be tasked with presenting your researched information into a video or written presentation answering the questions below, while also considering your response and symptom presentation from weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
Video presentations should be a minimum of three minutes in length and should not exceed four minutes.  Written presentations should be a minimum of 2-3 paragraphs per each diagnosed condition (3 conditions minimum).
Symptom Presentation:

Adrenalin: Increased epinephrine (catecholamine production) from the adrenal medulla
Heart Rate: Increased resting heart rate with intermittent bursts of arrhythmia
Blood Pressure: Systemic hypertension reported over the past 8 months
Hypertensive Retinopathy: arteriolar constriction, vascular wall changes, cotton-wool spots, yellow hard exudates, and optic disk edema

Previously, you researched and considered three conditions through the process of differential diagnosis that would present with varying abnormalities in homeostasis, metabolism, triglycerides and DNA in week 1. Abnormalities in oxidation, plasma and tissue enzyme activity, inflammation and alopecia respectively in week 2. Increased cortisol and demonstrated bone loss in week 3. Fibromyalgia and muscle atrophy in week 4. Increased glutamate and memory loss in week 5 and neurogenic inflammation in week 6. Given the new symptom presentation above, consider and answer the following questions within a video or written presentation:
  If choosing a written presentation, create a 2-3 paragraphs per each of the questions listed below.

1)Is the high resting heart rate, intermittent arrhythmia and high blood pressure associated with the increased catecholamine production of the adrenal medulla? Rationalize and explain your answer.
2)Would hypertensive retinopathy be associated with an acute or chronic disease state? Explain your answer.
3)What is your final diagnosis? Has your diagnosis changed from previous weeks? Rationalize and explain how and why you have arrived at your final diagnosis?
written presentation, please be certain to validate your opinions and ideas while disclosing the sources utilized within your written presentation (APA format).