Assignment: International Comparison of Data

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    Consider the value of using standardized quantitative health measures or indicators to compare information internationally.

    Examine the definitions of indicators presented in the Resources, including pages 6572 of the Shi and Singh (2019) course text.

    Use the WHO website to examine country statistics and profiles.

    Create a table to record data related to three health indicators for the two countries you are comparing, as illustrated in the example Indicators Chart on this page.

    Once your table is complete, compare the data and analyze it in light of the information presented in this weeks Resources and the research you conducted for the Discussion.
What insights does this comparison give you about health and disease within the U.S. healthcare delivery system and the system of the other country you selected?

   

Write a 1- to 2-page paper in which you:

    Identify the country that you are comparing with the United States. (Bahamas)

    Define the three health indicators you have selected for your analysis and explain why you chose them.

    Include the table you created to record and compare your data.

    Summarize the results of your comparison, sharing at least two insights that you gained through this analysis of health and disease in the United States and your selected country.

    Your Assignment must be written in standard edited English. Be sure to support your work with specific citations from this weeks Learning Resources and additional scholarly sources as appropriate. Refer to the Essential Guide to APA Style for Walden Students to ensure that your in-text citations and reference list are correct. See the rubric for additional requirements related to research and scholarly writing.

Indicators Chart

Indicators (2012)     United States     Somalia

Life expectancy at birth m/f (years)     76/81     51/55

Total expenditure on health per capita (Intl $)     8,895     17

Under-5 mortality rate (per 1,000 live births) (both sexes)     7     147

Organizational Ethical Dilemmas

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Prior to beginning work on this assignment, read the articles The 5 Biggest Corporate Scandals of 2016 (Links to an external site.) and The 10 Biggest Business Scandals of 2017 (Links to an external site.).

You will be writing an eight- to 10-page paper (not including title or reference pages) focused on current events that applies topics covered in this course related to recognized uses and uses you can envision.

The articles this week focus on business or corporate scandals. Choose one business or corporate scandal from either The 10 Biggest Business Scandals of 2017 (Links to an external site.) or The 5 Biggest Corporate Scandals of 2016 (Links to an external site.) to research and review.

In your paper,

Explain whether the organization acted socially and ethically responsible regarding the incident.
Describe what the organization should or could have done differently.
Describe who or what was responsible for the incident.
Explain the best way to ensure that such incidents do not recur, if possible.
Recommend the best way for society, and stakeholders, to prevent future incidents of this type.
*Note: You are encouraged to integrate any feedback from your instructor and upload the assignment to Folio. For assistance using Folio, review the Folio Quick Start Guide (Links to an external site.).

The Final Case Analysis: Organizational Ethical Dilemmas Final Paper

Must be eight to 10 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Centers APA Style (Links to an external site.)
Must include a separate title page with the following:
Title of paper
Students name
Course name and number
Instructors name
Date submitted
For further assistance with the formatting and the title page, refer to APA Formatting for Word 2013 (Links to an external site.).
Must utilize academic voice. See the Academic Voice (Links to an external site.) resource for additional guidance.
Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.
For assistance on writing Introductions & Conclusions (Links to an external site.) as well as Writing a Thesis Statement (Links to an external site.), refer to the Ashford Writing Center resources.
Must critically address the paper topic. That is, positively or negatively respond to the content and then defend your position. If multiple positions are present and are being rejected, you must also defend rejecting them.
Must use at least four scholarly sources in addition to the course text.
The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources (Links to an external site.) table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.
Must document any information used from sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Centers Citing Within Your Paper (Links to an external site.)
Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. See the Formatting Your References List (Links to an external site.) resource in the Ashford Writing Center for specifications.

https://fortune.com/2016/12/28/biggest-corporate-scandals-2016/
https://fortune.com/2017/12/31/biggest-corporate-scandals-misconduct-2017-pr/

A quantitative appraisal of an article

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I already have the title page, introduction, references, and methods category somewhat complete. I will attach the start of the paper to be worked off and the article to be appraised. The critical appraisal for quantitative research is to address the following aspects of the research study article using the questions attached in a document named: QUESTIONS FOR APPRAISAL:

Methods
Research design
Population and sample
Data collection and measurement
Procedures
Results
Data analysis
Findings and interpretation
Summary assessment

The criteria for the assignment and rubric is also attached.

Media Review

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Thouroughly address all prompts (A-D) in your essay:

a.    Demonstrate that you understand the significance of what you have learned. Answer the following KEY questions:

***[Read the assignment prompts before you begin viewing the program to plan carefully for critical analysis]***

What is the difference between desegregation and integration? What is required for each?
Why was school desegregation so explosive?
The NAACP chose to contest segregation in federal courts. What myths did it force people to confront?
What other avenues of protest were open to African-Americans?
How can a democracy ensure that it is not undermined by mob rule?
What is the role of the federal government in protecting the freedoms guaranteed to all American citizens when the state fails to do so? What role does the US Constitution play in protecting the rights of American citizens?

b.    Compare the information you gathered in this experience to the material you are learning in American Government class. Select specific course concepts that align with what you have learned in this film review and share them in your essay. Defend your selections by explaining why they align.

c.    Provide an argument as to why these kinds of student experiences are important to enhance civic education.

d.    Identify the specific career skills necessary to complete this assignment and provide an analysis as to how those skills might be useful in your academic pathway and civic life.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bb76CK3Cwc&t=247s
Textbook for class will be upload as a resource.