Review the specific agencies under the US Department of Health and Human Services that are committed to safety for Americans

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MY TOPIC IS HIV PLEASE REVIEW GEORGIA GOVERNOR OR SENATE LEGISLATURE ABOUT A BILL ON HIV AND ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS.

This written assignment requires the student to investigate his/her local, state and federal legislators and explore their assigned committees and legislative commitments. The student is expected to investigate current and actual legislative initiatives that have either passed or pending approval by the house, senate or Governor’s office. The student will draft a letter to a specific legislator and offer support or constructive argument against pending policy or legislation.  The letter must be supported with a minimum of 3 evidence based primary citations.

Sample Letter Format 

Date

The Honorable________________

The State Senate (or House of Representatives)

State Capitol

Santa Fe, NM  87503

Dear Senator (or Representative)____________:

Letter Content

Cite appropriate References in the content of the Letter

Sincerely,

Your Name

References Page Must be included after the Letter

List References in APA format

  • Review the specific agencies under the US Department of Health and Human Services that are committed to  safety for Americans
  • Understand the role of the Agency  for Health Research and Quality on developing specific initiatives and  evidence on safe practices in US health care settings
  • Describe the role of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation in the development of massive initiatives targeting better care, better health and cost effective health care – the      3 tenets of the Affordable Care Act.

PLEASE SEND plagiarism report.

Must be one time.

Texas Government

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Paper Criteria:

*Topic selection—A current governmental policy related to the state of Texas.

*Content—Address the various sides of the current issue with the student drawing personal conclusions based on their analysis of the issue, and demonstrating an understanding of its complexities.

*Present an informed evaluation of the evidence and the different viewpoints surrounding the topic. Compare and contrast the different viewpoints of the sources cited, taking into account position limits. Analyze and question your sources’ assumptions.

*Paper length—Your paper should contain a minimum of 750 words (not counting headings). (No maximum length). The paper should be typewritten, double-spaced, and based on information from a minimum of three sources (no maximum).

*Writing style—With few or no typographical errors, misspelled words, and grammatical errors. Use proper complete sentence and paragraph structure. Improve your writing style by revising the paper as many times as necessary.

*Citations—Anytime you borrow someone’s ideas, paraphrase or quote them, and cite all sources using an appropriate method approved by the Instructor. Construct a bibliography (e.g., a “work cited” or “End Notes” page) using an appropriate method approved by the Instructor.

What Are Some Of The Major Security Threats Caused By Illegal Immigration?

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In this assignment, you will put all the pieces together, requiring that you go back and review several elements:

 

Title Page:

Introduction, research question, hypothesis: What are some of the major security threats caused by illegal immigration in US?

Search Method: the research on secondary sources

Research Design:

Analysis:

Conclusion:

References:

Technical Requirements

Your paper must be at a minimum of 5-6 pages (the Title and Reference pages do not count towards the minimum limit).

Scholarly and credible references should be used. A good rule of thumb is at least 2 scholarly sources per page of content.

Type in Times New Roman, 12 point and double space.

Students will follow the current APA Style as the sole citation and reference style used in written work submitted as part of coursework.

Points will be deducted for the use of Wikipedia or encyclopedic type sources. It is highly advised to utilize books, peer-reviewed journals, articles, archived documents, etc.

All submissions will be graded using the assignment rubric.

Identify a current political issue that affects you and your community.

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This assignment requires you effectively demonstrate core competencies in critical thinking, communication, social responsibility, and personal responsibility within the context of engagement in the U.S. political process.  You must

  1. Identify a current political issue that affects you and your community.
  2. Educate yourself by reading at least three articles from reputable sources about the issue.
  3. Identify three political parties (Republicans, Democrats, and a third party of your choosing); using their official websites or other reputable sources, report the position taken by each of the three parties on the issue you identified.
  4. Specify which of the parties’ positions most closely aligns with your own views.
  5. Does this information affect your party affiliation?  Explain why or why not.

There is no set minimum or maximum length to this assignment, but it will likely be about 250 words long.

You will turn in

  1. a .doc, .docx, or .pdf version of your essay
  2. a .doc, .docx, or .pdf document listing the three articles you read on your issue AND the three websites you used for researching the political parties.This assignment requires you effectively demonstrate core competencies in critical thinking, communication, social responsibility, and personal responsibility within the context of engagement in the U.S. political process.  You must

    1. Identify a current political issue that affects you and your community.

    2. Educate yourself by reading at least three articles from reputable sources about the issue.

    3. Identify three political parties (Republicans, Democrats, and a third party of your choosing); using their official websites or other reputable sources, report the position taken by each of the three parties on the issue you identified.

    4. Specify which of the parties’ positions most closely aligns with your own views.

    5. Does this information affect your party affiliation?  Explain why or why not.

    There is no set minimum or maximum length to this assignment, but it will likely be about 250 words long.

    You will turn in

    1. a .doc, .docx, or .pdf version of your essay

    2. a .doc, .docx, or .pdf document listing the three articles you read on your issue AND the three websites you used for researching the political parties.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Criteria Ratings Pts
     This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent Development

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    threshold: 3.0 pts
    4.0 pts

    Advanced: Thorough development of content

    		 3.0 pts

    Proficient: Adequate development of content

    		 2.0 pts

    Developing: Partial development of content

    		 1.0 pts

    Beginning: Minimal development of content

    		 0.0 pts

    Not Applicable: Did not complete or no attempt

     

    		 4.0 pts
     This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCorrectness

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    threshold: 3.0 pts
    4.0 pts

    Advanced: Mastery application of the rules of standard English

    		 3.0 pts

    Proficient: Above average application of the rules of standard English

    		 2.0 pts

    Developing: Acceptable application of the rules of standard English

    		 1.0 pts

    Beginning: Minimal application of the rules of standard English

    		 0.0 pts

    Not Applicable: Did not complete or no attempt

     

    		 4.0 pts
     This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization/Structure

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    threshold: 3.0 pts
    4.0 pts

    Advanced: Skillful implementation of an organizational pattern enhances the content’s cohesion

    		 3.0 pts

    Proficient: Organizational pattern makes the content mostly cohesive

    		 2.0 pts

    Developing: Organizational pattern, in spite of interruptions, contributes to cohesion

    		 1.0 pts

    Beginning: Organizational pattern is intermittently observable and results in minimal cohesion

    		 0.0 pts

    Not Applicable: Did not complete or no attempt

     

    		 4.0 pts
     This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStatement of Purpose

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    threshold: 3.0 pts
    4.0 pts

    Advanced: Presents a sophisticated central idea

    		 3.0 pts

    Proficient: Presents a central idea

    		 2.0 pts

    Developing: Attempt to present a central idea

    		 1.0 pts

    Beginning: Minimal attempt to present a central idea

    		 0.0 pts

    Not Applicable: Did not complete or no attempt

     

    		 4.0 pts
     This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConsideration of context, assumptions, other perspectives and the credibility and authority of sources

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    threshold: 3.0 pts
    4.0 pts

    Advanced: Analysis acknowledges complexity and bias; identifies influence of context and questions assumptions; clearly integrates multiple perspectives and justifies on view while respecting others

    		 3.0 pts

    Proficient: Engages challenging ideas tentatively or in ways that overstate the conflict; identifies but mostly dismisses alternative views

    		 2.0 pts

    Developing: Provides some recognition of context and consideration of assumptions and their implications

    		 1.0 pts

    Beginning: Approaches the issue in egocentric or socio-centric terms; analysis is grounded in absolutes, with little acknowledgement of own biases

    		 0.0 pts

    Not Applicable: Did not complete or no attempt

     

    		 4.0 pts
     This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDevelopment and presentation of argument, position or hypothesis with logical progression

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    threshold: 3.0 pts
    4.0 pts

    Advanced: Presents and justifies clearly and in detail own argument, position or hypothesis while qualifying or integrating contrary views or interpretations

    		 3.0 pts

    Proficient: Argument, position, or hypothesis includes original thinking that acknowledges, refutes, synthesizes or extends other assertions, although some aspects have not been fully developed

    		 2.0 pts

    Developing: Argument, position or hypothesis is clearly stated but with little original consideration

    		 1.0 pts

    Beginning: Argument, position or hypothesis is unclear, simplistic or re-stated with little original consideration; fails to accurately present, justify or develop argument, position or hypothesis

    		 0.0 pts

    Not Applicable: Did not complete or no attempt

     

    		 4.0 pts
     This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction of problem, question or issue

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    threshold: 3.0 pts
    4.0 pts

    Advanced: Clearly identifies the challenge and subsidiary, embedded, or implicit aspects of the problem, question or issue

    		 3.0 pts

    Proficient: Summarizes the problem, question or issue but some nuances and details are missing or glossed over

    		 2.0 pts

    Developing: Summarizes the problem, question or issue, though some aspects are incorrect or confused

    		 1.0 pts

    Beginning: Fails to accurately identify and summarize problem, question or issue

    		 0.0 pts

    Not Applicable: Did not complete or no attempt

     

    		 4.0 pts
     This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePresentation of conclusions and their implications

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    threshold: 3.0 pts
    4.0 pts

    Advanced: Identifies and discusses well-reasoned conclusions and their implications; integrates conclusions and implications

    		 3.0 pts

    Proficient: Accuratley presents well-reasoned conclusions; presents implications that are only loosely connected to the conclusions

    		 2.0 pts

    Developing: Accurately presents conclusions; implications are absent

    		 1.0 pts

    Beginning: Fails to accurately identify conclusions or implications; conclusions are simplistic, absolute or attributed to an external authority

    		 0.0 pts

    Not Applicable: Did not complete or no attempt

     

    		 4.0 pts
     This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePresentation, interpretation and analysis of information, data or evidence

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    threshold: 3.0 pts
    4.0 pts

    Advanced: Examines and addresses evidence and its source; questions the accuracy, relevance and completeness of evidence

    		 3.0 pts

    Proficient: Provides evidence of search, selection and source evaluation skills; discerns fact from opinion and may recognize bias in evidence

    		 2.0 pts

    Developing: Demonstrates adequate skill in searching, selecting and evaluating sources to meet the information need; use of evidence is qualified and selective

    		 1.0 pts

    Beginning: Repeats information provided without question or dismisses evidence without adequate justification; data/evidence or sources are simplistic or inappropriate

    		 0.0 pts

    Not Applicable: Did not complete or no attempt

     

    		 4.0 pts
     This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalyzes Ethical Issue

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    threshold: 3.0 pts
    4.0 pts

    Advanced: Skillfully analyzes the ethical issue

    		 3.0 pts

    Proficient: Adequately analyzes the ethical issue

    		 2.0 pts

    Developing: Partially analyzes the ethical issue

    		 1.0 pts

    Beginning: Minimally analyzed the ethical issue

    		 0.0 pts

    Not Applicable: Did not complete or no attempt

     

    		 4.0 pts
     This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescribes the Ethical Issue

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    threshold: 3.0 pts
    4.0 pts

    Advanced: Skillfully describes the ethical issue

    		 3.0 pts

    Proficient: Adequately describes the ethical issue

    		 2.0 pts

    Developing: Partially describes the ethical issue

    		 1.0 pts

    Beginning: Minimally describes the ethical issue

    		 0.0 pts

    Not Applicable: Did not complete or no attempt

     

    		 4.0 pts
     This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDiscusses Possible Consequences of Solution

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    threshold: 3.0 pts
    4.0 pts

    Advanced: Skillfully discusses possible consequences of solution

    		 3.0 pts

    Proficient: Adequately discusses possible consequences of solution

    		 2.0 pts

    Developing: Partially discusses possible consequences of solution

    		 1.0 pts

    Beginning: Minimally discusses possible consequences of solution

    		 0.0 pts

    Not Applicable: Did not complete or no attempt

     

    		 4.0 pts
     This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeJustifies the Suggested Solution to the Ethical Issue

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    threshold: 3.0 pts
    4.0 pts

    Advanced: Skillfully justifies the suggested solution to the ethical issue

    		 3.0 pts

    Proficient: Adequately justifies the suggested solution to the ethical issue

    		 2.0 pts

    Developing: Partially justifies the suggested solution to the ethical issue.

    		 1.0 pts

    Beginning: Minimally justifies the suggested solution to the ethical issue.

    		 0.0 pts

    Not Applicable: Did not complete or no attempt

     

    		 4.0 pts
     This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSuggests Steps to Solve Ethical

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    threshold: 3.0 pts
    4.0 pts

    Advanced: Skillfully suggests steps to solve the ethical issue

    		 3.0 pts

    Proficient: Adequately suggests steps to solve the ethical issue

    		 2.0 pts

    Developing: Partially suggests steps to solve the ethical issue

    		 1.0 pts

    Beginning: Minimally suggests steps to solve the ethical issue

    		 0.0 pts

    Not Applicable: Did not complete or no attempt

     

    		 4.0 pts
     This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAcknowledge Civic Responsibility

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    threshold: 3.0 pts
    4.0 pts

    Advanced: A complex and fully developed combination of knowledge, skills, values and motivation as they relate to civic life and affairs of regional, national, and/or global communities

    		 3.0 pts

    Proficient: An advanced and well developed combination of knowledge, skills, values and motivation as they relate to civic life and affairs of regional, national and/or global communities

    		 2.0 pts

    Developing: An adequate and acceptably developed combination of knowledge, skills, values and motivation as they relate to civic life and affairs of regional, national and/or global communities

    		 1.0 pts

    Beginning: A surface understanding of knowledge, skills, values and motivation involved in civic responsibility and difficulty relating to civic life and affairs of regional, national and/or global communities

    		 0.0 pts

    Not Applicable: Did not complete or no attempt

     

    		 4.0 pts
     This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAcknowledge Perspectives

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    threshold: 3.0 pts
    4.0 pts

    Advanced: Exceptional ability to articulate insights into diverse cultural/intercultural perspectives including one’s own cultural rules and biases.

    		 3.0 pts

    Proficient: Advanced recognition and articulation of diverse cultural/intercultural perspectives including one’s own cultural rules and biases

    		 2.0 pts

    Developing: Adequate understanding of diverse cultural/intercultural perspectives including one’s own cultural rules and biases

    		 1.0 pts

    Beginning: Surface understanding of diverse cultural perspectives including one’s own cultural rules and biases

    		 0.0 pts

    Not Applicable: Did not complete or no attempt

     

    		 4.0 pts
     This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeApply Civic Responsibility

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    threshold: 3.0 pts
    4.0 pts

    Advanced: Demonstrates civic engagement through reflection on community based action and/or research and exceptional reflective analysis of the purpose and benefits of the engagement

    		 3.0 pts

    Proficient: Demonstrates civic engagement through reflection on community based action and/or research and advanced reflective analysis of the purpose and benefits of the engagement

    		 2.0 pts

    Developing: Demonstrates civic engagement through reflection on community based action and/or research and adequate reflective analysis of the purpose and benefits of the engagement

    		 1.0 pts

    Beginning: Demonstrates civic engagement through reflection on community based action and/or research that shows limited ability to reflect or analyze the purpose and benefits of the engagement

    		 0.0 pts

    Not Applicable: Did not complete or no attempt

     

    		 4.0 pts
     This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeApply Perspectives

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    threshold: 3.0 pts
    4.0 pts

    Advanced: Demonstrates exceptional ability to assume a perspective other than one’s own and express empathy for diverse perspectives

    		 3.0 pts

    Proficient: Demonstrates advanced ability to assume a perspective other than one’s own and express empathy for diverse perspectives

    		 2.0 pts

    Developing: Demonstrates adequate ability to assume a perspective other than one’s own and express empathy for diverse perspectives

    		 1.0 pts

    Beginning: Demonstrates minimal ability to assume a perspective other than one’s own and expresses limited empathy for diverse perspectives

    		 0.0 pts

    Not Applicable: Did not complete or no attempt

     

    		 4.0 pts
     This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePersonal Development

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    threshold: 3.0 pts
    4.0 pts

    Advanced: Articulates insights about personal attitudes, behaviors or beliefs seeking complexity and understanding and recognizing cultural biases, resulting in a shift in self-description

    		 3.0 pts

    Proficient: Recognizes new perspectives about own personal attitudes, behaviors or beliefs (e.g. not looking for sameness; comfortable with the complexities that new perspectives offer)

    		 2.0 pts

    Developing: Identifies own personal attitudes, behaviors or beliefs (e.g. with a strong preference for those rules shared with own cultural group and seeks the same in others)

    		 1.0 pts

    Beginning: Shows minimal awareness of own personal attitudes, behaviors or beliefs, even those shared with own cultural group(s) (e.g. uncomfortable with identifying possible cultural differences with others)

    		 0.0 pts

    Not Applicable: Did not complete or no attempt

     

    		 4.0 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitations
    6.0 pts

    Advanced

    – Three references provided – All three are legitimate news sources – Proper citation format used – Three party websites provided

    		 4.0 pts

    Proficient

    – Three references provided – One or more are from suspect sources – Proper citation format used – One or more party websites missing

    		 2.0 pts

    Developing

    – Two to three references provided – All sources are suspect – Difficulty distinguishing source of citation – One or more party websites missing

    		 0.0 pts

    Beginning

    – No references provided

     

    		 6.0 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
    18.0 pts

    Advanced

    – – Clearly identifies a political issue – Clearly identifies the author’s point of view – Clearly connects author’s POV to that of the political parties

    		 14.0 pts

    Proficient

    – Clearly identifies a political issue – Author’s point of view unclear OR author fails to connect POV to party positions

    		 10.0 pts

    Developing

    – Nature of political issue is vague – Author’s point of view unclear OR author fails to connect own POV to that of political parties

    		 4.0 pts

    Beginning

    – Nature of political issue is vague – Author’s point of view unclear or absent AND author fails to connect own POV to political parties

     

    		 18.0 pts
    Total Points: 100.0