Construct a 5- to 6-page paper discussing each of the four traditional mood stabilizer medications: carbamazepine, lamotrigine, lithium, and valproate products. Support your answers with five (5) evidence-based, peer-reviewed scholarly literature.
Note: APA style format will apply.
Your paper should include the following for each:
· Proposed mechanism of action
· Baseline assessment, laboratory considerations, and frequency of ongoing labs and assessments Note: Discuss the importance of assessment and labs.
· Special population considerations (birth assigned gender, age, other medical comorbidity considerations)
· FDA approval indications
· Typical dosing with discussion on therapeutic endpoints for psychiatric use
· Major drug–drug interaction considerations
o For each of these medications, please review potential drug–drug interactions listed below. Consider alternative dosing schedules, clinical implications for the drug interactions, additional patient education needed, any additional monitoring recommended, or collaboration needed with other medical professions (such as, primary care providers)
§ Lamotrigine + Valproate
§ Lamotrigine + Rifampin
§ Valproate + Estrogen containing birth control.
§ Valproate + Amitriptyline
§ Lithium + Furosemide
§ Lithium + Lisinopril
§ Carbamazepine + Lurasidone
§ Carbamazepine + Grapefruit juice
o Discuss the ethical, legal, and social implications related to prescribing bipolar and other related mood-disorder diagnoses therapy for patients.
Reminder: The College of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. For this Assignment, you are only required to include a title page. The Walden Writing Center Sample PaperLinks to an external site. provides an example of those required elements.
Be sure to separate your paper into sections based on each of the question prompts you are being asked to answer. For example:
Mechanism of Action:
Carbamazepine –
Valproate –
Lithium –
Lamotrigine –
Baseline assessment, laboratory considerations, and frequency of ongoing labs and assessments:
Carbamazepine –
Valproate –
Lithium –
Lamotrigine –
Special population considerations (birth assigned gender, age, other medical comorbidity considerations):
Carbamazepine –
Valproate –
Lithium –
Lamotrigine –
FDA Approved Indications:
Carbamazepine –
Valproate –
Lithium –
Lamotrigine –
Typical dosing with discussion on therapeutic endpoints for psychiatric use:
Return to the topic you chose in week 3. Articulate a specific dilemma in a situation faced by a particular person based on that topic. The situation can be real or fictional.
Summarize the dilemma.
Define any needed key terms associated with the dilemma.
Analyze the conflicts or controversies involved in the dilemma.
Revise and rewrite based on any feedback you received in your previous post (week three). Reference and discuss any professional code of ethics relevant to your topic such as the AMA code for doctors, the ANA code for nurses, etc. State whether and how your chosen topic involves any conflicts between professional and familial duties or conflicts between loyalty to self and loyalty to a community or nation.
What in your view is the most moral thing for that person to do in that dilemma? Why is that the most moral thing? Use moral values and logical reasoning to justify your answer
Next, apply the following:
Aristotle’s Golden Mean to the dilemma
Utilitarianism to the dilemma
Natural Law ethics to the dilemma
Which of those three theories works best ethically speaking? Why that one?
Why do the other two not work or not work as well?
Is it the same as what you said is the most moral thing earlier? Why or why not?
Use the 5 articles from your annotated bibliography to support your answers. (Additional academic scholarly research from the past 5 years can be included as well.)
Include a reference page in APA format that includes your bibliography with the annotations removed and any other sources used.
Requirements
Length: 4-5 pages (not including title page or references page)
1. Choose a simple single control loop used on a process you are familiar with (it could be domestic or industrial). (a) Explain why the control is necessary. (b) Write a description of the control system. (c) Produce an algorithm of the control system. (d) Draw a block diagram of the control system. (e) State the type(s) of signal used in the process.
(f) State whether the control is open or closed loop, feed forward or feedback. (g) State and describe the sensor used for measuring the process variable to be controlled.
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2. The curve in FIGURE 1 shows the response of a bare thermocouple which has been subjected to a step change in temperature from 50°C to 10°C. Assuming that the bare thermocouple behaves as a single transfer lag system, determine the mathematical relationship between the temperature (T) and time (t) [i.e. determine the equation relating T to t].
FIG. 1
3. FIGURE 3 shows an open loop system containing a distance velocity lag and a single transfer lag.
FIG. 3
If the system input xi is subjected to a step disturbance from 2 units to 12 units, plot the response of xo on a base of time. Determine graphically, and verify mathematically, the time taken for the output to change by 4 units.
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4. FIGURE 5 shows an electrically heated oven and its associated control circuitry. The current, I, to the oven’s heating element is fed from a voltage-controlled power amplifier such that I = K1. A voltage, VD, derived from a potentiometer, sets the desired oven temperature, TD. The oven temperature is measured using a thermocouple that, for simplicity, is assumed to generate a constant emf of 10 V per degree Celsius. The effect of the ambient temperature is ignored.
Power 12 V supply Oven
FIG. 5
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(a) Represent the arrangement by a conventional control-system block diagram. Identify the following elements in the block diagram: input; error detector (comparator); controller; controlled element; detecting element and feedback loop. (b) Derive an expression for the transfer function of the system, in terms of the system parameters k1, k2, kO and kt. (c) Using the data given in TABLE A, calculate the oven temperature when the potentiometer is at its mid-point.
PARAMETER VALUE kt 10 V/°C kO 6.9 °C/A k1 6 A/V k2 2400 TABLE A
5 5. The proportional control system of FIGURE 3(a) has an input, 1, of 10 units. The uncontrolled input, 2, has a value of 50 units, prior to a step change down to 40 units. The result of this disturbance upon the output, o, is shown in FIGURE 3(b). (a) Calculate the change in offset in the output produced by the step change. (b) Draw a modified block diagram to show how the offset could be minimised by the inclusion of another control action. Also, show by means of a sketch how the modification might be expected to affect the output response. (c) Show, by drawing a modified block diagram, how the magnitude of the disturbance could be minimised by the inclusion of a third type of control action. Fig 3 (a)
Time (minutes)
Fig 3 (b)
6. (a) FIGURE 5 shows the input and output waveforms for a proportional plus integral controller. State: (i) the controller’s proportional gain
(ii) the controller’s integral action time
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(b) FIGURE 6 shows a proportional plus derivative controller that has a proportional band of 20% and a derivative action time of 0.1 minutes. Construct the shape of the output waveform for the triangular input waveform shown, if the input rises and falls at the rate of 4 units per minute.
Create a comprehensive and thoughtful essay that not only highlights your passion for child care but also shows your readiness to learn and grow through the course.
1. Introduction:
● Start with a hook: Begin with a statement or question that draws the reader in, such as:
○ “Caring for young children has always been my passion, and now I am taking steps to turn that passion into a successful child care center.”
○ “As a future child care provider, I understand that managing a daycare is about more than just providing a safe space—it’s about creating an environment where children thrive.”
● Introduce the purpose of the essay: Explain that you are either currently running a child care center or plan to open one in the future, and discuss why you have chosen to take this course.
○ Example: “This essay explores my vision for my child care center, the reasons behind my decision to pursue this course, and my expectations for what I hope to gain from it.”
2. Background and Motivation:
● Discuss your background in child care:
○ Do you currently own or work at a child care center? Describe your role and responsibilities.
○ If you don’t have a child care center yet, explain what inspired you to start one. Share any relevant experiences with children (e.g., babysitting, teaching, or volunteering).
○ Example: “I have worked as a preschool teacher for the past five years, and during that time, I have seen the difference that a well-managed child care center can make in a child’s life. This inspired me to pursue my dream of opening my own center.” ● Explain your passion for child care:
○ Why are you interested in providing care for children?
○ How do you feel a high-quality child care program can impact children and their families?
○ Example: “My passion for child care stems from a belief that every child deserves a nurturing environment where they can learn and grow. I want to create a space where children feel safe, loved, and excited to learn every day.”
3. Description of Your Child Care Center (Current or Future):
● If you already have a child care center:
○ Describe your child care center: What is the name of your center? How many children do you serve? What age groups do you cater to?
○ Discuss the philosophy and values that guide your center’s operations.
○ Example: “My child care center, Little Explorers, serves children ages 2 to 5. We focus on a play-based learning approach that encourages curiosity and social skills development.”
● If you plan to open a child care center in the future:
○ Describe your vision for the center: What type of child care center do you want to open? (e.g., home-based, center-based, infant care, preschool program)
○ What are your goals for the center? (e.g., providing a safe environment, promoting early learning, supporting working families)
○ Example: “I plan to open a home-based child care center that caters to infants and toddlers, providing a cozy, personalized environment where children feel at home. My goal is to support early brain development through interactive play and nurturing care.”
4. Challenges and Goals:
● Discuss potential challenges of running a child care center:
○ What challenges do you anticipate (or currently face) in managing a child care program? (e.g., balancing finances, hiring qualified staff, meeting state regulations, maintaining a high level of care)
○ How do you hope this course will help you overcome these challenges?
○ Example: “One challenge I anticipate is managing the financial aspects of running a child care center, such as budgeting and handling tuition payments. I hope that this course will provide me with the tools and knowledge needed to keep my center financially sustainable.”
● Outline your goals for the child care center:
○ What do you hope to achieve in the short term (e.g., attract new families, expand the facility) and in the long term (e.g., become a community resource, provide scholarships)?
○ Example: “In the short term, my goal is to attract families who value a nurturing, child-centered approach. In the long term, I hope to expand my program to serve more children and offer scholarships for low-income families.” 5. Expectations from the Child Care Operations Management Course:
● Explain why you enrolled in the course:
○ What specific skills or knowledge are you hoping to gain?
○ Are you looking to learn more about business management, child development, or regulatory compliance?
○ Example: “I enrolled in this course because I want to learn how to effectively manage the business side of my child care center, from budgeting to marketing. I also hope to gain a better understanding of state licensing requirements to ensure that my center meets all regulations.”
● Discuss how you believe the course will benefit your child care program:
○ How do you think the course content will help you improve your center’s operations or help you plan for a future center?
○ Example: “I believe that this course will help me create a comprehensive operations manual, which will serve as a guide for staff and ensure consistency in the care we provide. Additionally, I am eager to learn more about marketing strategies to reach new families in my community.”
● Mention your commitment to growth and learning:
○ Show that you are open to new ideas and willing to apply what you learn to your child care business.
○ Example: “I am committed to continuous improvement and believe that this course will be an invaluable resource in helping me become a better leader and advocate for children and families.”
6. Conclusion:
● Summarize your main points: Briefly recap your background, your vision for the child care center, and what you hope to gain from the course.
● End with a positive statement: Share your excitement about the course and your vision for the future.
○ Example: “I am excited to take this next step in my journey as a child care provider. With the skills and knowledge I gain from this course, I am confident that I will be able to create a child care center that not only meets the needs of children and their families but also fosters a love for learning that will last a lifetime.”
Tips for Writing the Essay:
● Be Authentic: Share your genuine motivations and aspirations. Personal stories can make your essay more engaging.
● Be Specific: Provide concrete details about your vision for your child care center and how the course aligns with your goals.
● Use Clear and Professional Language: Since this essay is likely for an academic or professional setting, aim for a tone that is clear, respectful, and focused.
Professional Essay Format
1. Cover Page:
● Title of the Essay
● Your Name
● Course Name: Child Care Operations Management CHILDD-181-150
● Instructor’s Name
● Date
2. Introduction (1-2 paragraphs):
● Start with a hook: Begin with an engaging opening statement or question to grab the reader’s attention. This could be a relevant statistic, a thought-provoking question, or a brief anecdote.
○ Example: “Managing a child care center requires a delicate balance between nurturing children’s development and ensuring smooth business operations.”
● Introduce the topic: Provide background information that gives context to the essay.
○ Example: “As the child care industry grows, the need for skilled management in operations has become more important than ever.”
● Thesis statement: Clearly state the purpose of your essay and what you will discuss. It should provide an overview of the main points.
○ Example: “This essay explores the key elements of effective child care management, including business strategies, staff training, and compliance with regulations.”
3. Body (3-5 paragraphs):
● Organize by main points: Each paragraph should focus on a single main point that supports your thesis.
● Use topic sentences: Begin each paragraph with a topic sentence that introduces the paragraph’s main idea.
○ Example: “Effective financial management is crucial for the sustainability of a child care center.”
● Provide evidence or examples: Use real-life examples, statistics, research findings, or personal experiences to support your points.
○ Example: “For instance, many successful child care centers implement a budgeting system that tracks expenses related to staff salaries, supplies, and facility maintenance.”
● Explain the relevance: After presenting evidence or examples, explain how it relates to your thesis or main point.
○ Example: “This approach not only helps maintain a balanced budget but also ensures that resources are allocated efficiently to enhance the quality of care.”
● Use transitions: Smoothly connect paragraphs and ideas to maintain a logical flow throughout the essay.
○ Example: “In addition to financial management, effective communication with staff and parents is key to a well-run child care center.”
4. Conclusion (1-2 paragraphs):
● Restate your thesis: Summarize the main points discussed in the body without introducing new information.
○ Example: “Effective child care management involves a combination of strategic planning, skilled staff training, and adherence to regulatory standards.”
● Highlight the significance: Emphasize the importance of the topic or how it applies to the reader or industry.
○ Example: “As child care providers, it is essential to continuously adapt to new challenges to ensure a nurturing environment for both children and their families.”
● End with a closing thought: Leave the reader with a final insight or call to action.
○ Example: “By implementing these practices, child care centers can provide not only a place of learning but a foundation for children’s lifelong success.”
5. References (if required):
● Include citations: If you used any sources, list them in a reference section at the end of the essay.
● Follow the required citation style APA 7th Style.
Example (APA 7th format):
References (separate page)
Smith, J. (2020). Managing Child Care Centers: Strategies for Success. Early Childhood Education Journal, 38(3), 215-227.
Formatting Tips:
● Font: Use a standard, readable font such as Times New Roman or Arial, size 12.
● Spacing: Double-space your essay unless specified otherwise.
● Margins: Use 1-inch margins on all sides.
● Page Numbers: Include page numbers in the upper right corner.
● Indentation: Indent the first line of each paragraph by 0.5 inches.
● Alignment: Use left-aligned text for body paragraphs.
General Writing Tips:
● Be Clear and Concise: Avoid overly complex sentences. Aim for clarity in your explanations.
● Proofread: Check for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. Read the essay aloud to catch awkward phrasing.
● Follow Assignment Guidelines: Always refer to any specific guidelines or rubrics provided by your instructor.
There are a variety of methods to assess and evaluate one’s character. The Values in Action (VIA) character strengths, developed by Christopher Peterson and Martin Seligman, can help identify character strengths you have that predict well-being. PERMA, a theory developed by Martin Seligman, identifies five elements of well-being: positive emotions, engagement, positive relationships, meaning, and accomplishment. According to research, these five elements all correlate to each other, as well as the VIA character strengths. However, only gratitude and love of learning were positive predictors of well-being.
Upon successful completion of this discussion, you will be able to:
· Evaluate theories and research related to gratitude and their implication to positive psychology and life coaching.
Background Information
For this discussion, you will focus on gratitude as a positive predictor of well-being. Which theories relate to the concept of gratitude and is there substantive research supporting this element? How might you apply gratitude in your practice, with a deeper understanding of the concept? You will discuss these factors, and more, in this activity.
Instructions
1. Read Chapter 5, “Current Theories and Research in the Psychology of Gratitude,”(new tab) in your textbook Scientific Advances in Positive Psychology.
2. Read the article “Which Character Strengths Are Most Predictive of Well-Being?(new tab)”
3. Locate a reading on gratitude and science. After reading it and the required materials, navigate to the discussion topic and respond to the following discussion prompts, using support for all your claims:
a. What did you learn about theories related to gratitude?
b. What gaps are there in theories related to gratitude?
c. How might you apply theories and research related to gratitude to positive psychology or life coaching? Why?
4. Your initial post:
a. Should be between 400 to 500 words.
5. Your postings should also:
a. Be well developed by providing clear answers with evidence of critical thinking.
b. Add greater depth to the discussion by introducing new ideas.
c. Provide clarification to classmates’ questions and provide insight into the discussion.
2.1 Discussion.Positive Psychology and God’s Commandments
Getting Started
When we think of the Ten Commandments, many of us usually think of things we either should or should not do, things that we will “get in trouble for” if we do them or fail to do them. The very word “commandment” looms overhead and threatens us with judgment and harsh punishment.
Perhaps we even imagine the Living God revealing Himself in the burning bush to Moses, flames billowing high into the air, scaring poor Moses half to death with the thundering words,
“Do not come any closer; take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground!” (Exodus 3:5)
Then, these commandments were written on tablets of stone by the very finger of God:
“I am the LORD your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. You shall have no other gods before Me.
“You shall not make for yourself a carved image—any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth; you shall not bow down to them nor serve them. For I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me, but showing mercy to thousands, to those who love Me and keep My commandments.
“You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain.
“Observe the Sabbath day, to keep it holy, as the LORD your God commanded you. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the LORD your God. In it you shall do no work: you, nor your son, nor your daughter, nor your male servant, nor your female servant, nor your ox, nor your donkey, nor any of your cattle, nor your stranger who is within your gates, that your male servant and your female servant may rest as well as you. And remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt, and the LORD your God brought you out from there by a mighty hand and by an outstretched arm; therefore the LORD your God commanded you to keep the Sabbath day.
“Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, that your days may be long, and that it may be well with you in the land which the LORD your God is giving you.
“You shall not murder.
“You shall not commit adultery.
“You shall not steal.
“You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
“You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife; and you shall not desire your neighbor’s house, his field, his male servant, his female servant, his ox, his donkey, or anything that is your neighbor’s.” (Exodus 20:2–17)
What if God intended the Ten Commandments not to loom over us or to threaten us, but rather to keep us safe and to help us to flourish in our lives? What if these commandments are meant to guide us into deeper and deeper experiences of lasting “happiness”?
Upon successful completion of this discussion, you will be able to:
· Share your perspective on the Commandments.
· Identify ways in which the Commandments can be linked with well-being and life satisfaction.
Background Information
What might the basic constructs from positive psychology have to do with God’s Commandments? First, let’s consider the perspective that the Commandments were not meant to harm us, but to heal us, direct us, and lead us into lives of abundance and goodness. God’s plans for us are those that bring about prosperity. If this is so, then wouldn’t it stand to reason that the Commandments are to be followed for our own safety, prosperity, and goodness?
In positive psychology, happiness, flourishing, and well-being are all important constructs—not only to researchers in the field but to most others who pursue overall success and satisfaction in life. But in our pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness, we may have taken the wrong path. We may have forgotten that the path to true “happiness” is through righteousness and right action. Instead, many if not most of us have pursued material things, financial success, and even higher educational goals. Research is now showing that well-being and life satisfaction are not linked to money, higher education, or even physical attractiveness.
So what does this insight have to do with the Ten Commandments? Perhaps the things that will bring us true happiness and well-being are found in our relationships—relationships with others and with God. Perhaps the things that will bring us true happiness and well-being are found in healthy families and in honoring those who are our superiors. Perhaps the things that will bring us true happiness and well-being are found in meaningful endeavors and a good day’s work. This is what both the research in positive psychology and scripture are telling us.
As we move through this course, we will give careful consideration to how the basic constructs and research findings from positive psychology underscore the Truth found in God’s Word, specifically in His Commandments.
Instructions
1. Navigate to the discussion topic and respond to the following prompts:
a. Share your perspective on the Ten Commandments.
b. Identify ways in which the Commandments can be linked with well-being and life satisfaction.
2. Your postings should also:
a. Be well developed by providing clear answers with evidence of critical thinking.
b. Add greater depth to the discussion by introducing new ideas.
c. Provide clarification to classmates’ questions and insight into the discussion.
Is gratitude more than platitudes? How can it be for you? According to positive psychology researchers, gratitude is related to well-being. But what does it mean to be grateful or to feel gratitude for something? How do you define it and how do you integrate it into your daily life so that it contributes to your well-being? You will explore these questions and more in this assignment.
Upon successful completion of this assignment, you will be able to:
· Demonstrate how you can utilize gratitude for spiritual and personal development.
Background Information
For this assignment, review the ebook The Gratitude Factor to identify relevant chapters or passages that help you better understand and integrate the concept of gratitude in your life. At a minimum, read Chapters 1 and 2. Scrutinize your ideas of gratitude and compare them to the book. Why, when, and how might you integrate gratitude? Does it apply merely when you are focused on something really great that occurred (or really bad: “Well, it could have been worse!”)? Then, you will write about how you better understand gratitude, as well as how you plan to utilize it for your own spiritual and personal development. If relevant, you may also write about how gratitude is related to your capstone project. Ensure for this assignment that you use scholarly support to avoid being “Pollyanna-ish” about gratitude.
Instructions
1. ebook The Gratitude Factor: Enhancing Your Life Through Grateful Living(new tab), read:
a. Chapter 1
b. Chapter 2
Please take it upon yourself to review any other chapters in this book that you may find interesting and that you feel can support your position in the paper you will write for this activity.
2. Write a minimum two-page APA Style(new tab) formatted paper about how you would utilize gratitude for your own spiritual and personal development.
a. Use relevant examples, scholarly sources, and details to support your ideas.
b. You may use your readings for this activity to support your ideas in this writing assignment.
Week 3 Assignment: Career Assessment and Reflection 100pts Instructions For this assignment, you will complete an interest inventory based on Holland’s theory and a work values inventory. Then, you will write a reflection on your experience with this assessment. You may decide to share some of your results from each inventory but only those you are comfortable with sharing. In your reflection address the following: 1. General impression of the site including ease of use and appeal 2. Usefulness in your role as a counselor 3. Potential benefits to clients 4. Potential obstacles 5. Cultural considerations or implications 6. Discussion of the types of decisions that might be considered based on results 7. Any personal surprises you discovered or beliefs confirmed To access the inventories: https://openpsychometrics.org/tests/RIASEC/ Your reflection paper must be in an APA style paper with appropriate headings and a cover page.
Review this week’s Learning Resources and consider the insights they provide about diagnosing and treating addictive disorders. As you watch the 187 Models of Treatment for Addiction video, consider what treatment model you may use the most with clients presenting with addiction.
Search the Walden Library databases and choose a research article that discusses a therapeutic approach for treating clients, families, or groups with addictive disorders.
The Assignment
In a 5- to 10-slide PowerPoint presentation, address the following. Your title and references slides do not count toward the 5- to 10-slide limit.
Provide an overview of the article you selected.
What population (individual, group, or family) is under consideration?
What was the specific intervention that was used? Is this a new intervention or one that was already studied?
What were the author’s claims?
Explain the findings/outcomes of the study in the article. Include whether this will translate into practice with your own clients. If so, how? If not, why?
Explain whether the limitations of the study might impact your ability to use the findings/outcomes presented in the article.
Use the Notes function of PowerPoint to craft presenter notes to expand upon the content of your slides.
Support your response with at least three other peer-reviewed, evidence-based sources. Explain why each of your supporting sources is considered scholarly. Provide references to your sources on your last slide. Be sure to include the article you used as the basis for this Assignment.
· NRNP_6645_Week8_Assignment_Rubric
NRNP_6645_Week8_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked
to a Learning OutcomeDevelop a 5- to
10-slide PowerPoint presentation on your selected research article discussing
a therapeutic approach for treating clients, families, or groups with
addictive disorders.•Provide an overview of the article you selected,
including:What population (individual, group, or family) is under
consideration?What was the specific intervention that was used? Is this a new
intervention or one that was already used?What were the author’s claims?
20 to >17.0 pts
Excellent 90%–100%
The presentation thoroughly and accurately defines the considered
population…. The specific intervention used is fully and accurately
described. The description clearly indicates whether the intervention is
new or whether it was already studied…. The response includes a thorough
and accurate description of the author’s claims.
17 to >15.0 pts
Good 80%–89%
The presentation defines the considered population…. The specific
intervention used is described. The description indicates whether the
intervention is new or whether it was already studied…. The response
includes a description of the author’s claims.
15 to >13.0 pts
Fair 70%–79%
There is an incomplete definition of the considered population….
The specific intervention used is partially or inaccurately described….
The response includes a partial or inaccurate description of the author’s
claims.
13 to >0 pts
Poor 0%–69%
There is an incomplete definition of the considered population, or it
is missing…. The specific intervention used is partially or inaccurately
described, or is missing…. The response includes a partial or inaccurate
description of the author’s claims, or is missing.
20 pts
This criterion is linked
to a Learning Outcomeo Explain the
findings/outcomes of the study in the article. Include whether this will
translate into practice with your clients. If so, how? If not, why?
25 to >22.0 pts
Excellent 90%–100%
The presentation includes a thorough and accurate review of the findings
of the selected article…. The response fully addresses whether or not the
outcomes will translate into practice with clients.
22 to >19.0 pts
Good 80%–89%
The presentation includes a review of the findings of the selected
article…. The response addresses whether or not the outcomes will
translate into practice with clients.
19 to >17.0 pts
Fair 70%–79%
The presentation includes a somewhat inaccurate or incomplete review
of the findings of the selected article…. The response partially or
inaccurately addresses whether or not the outcomes will translate into
practice with clients.
17 to >0 pts
Poor 0%–69%
The presentation includes an inaccurate and incomplete review of the
findings of the selected article, or is missing…. The response partially
or inaccurately addresses whether or not the outcomes will translate into
practice with clients, or is missing.
25 pts
This criterion is linked
to a Learning Outcome• Explain whether the
limitations of the study might impact your ability to use the
findings/outcomes presented in the article.
25 to >22.0 pts
Excellent 90%–100%
The presentation includes a thorough and accurate explanation of the
whether the limitations of the study might impact your ability to use the
findings presented in the article.
22 to >19.0 pts
Good 80%–89%
The presentation includes an explanation of the whether the
limitations of the study might impact your ability to use the findings
presented in the article.
19 to >17.0 pts
Fair 70%–79%
The presentation includes a somewhat inaccurate or incomplete
explanation of the whether the limitations of the study might impact your
ability to use the findings presented in the article.
17 to >0 pts
Poor 0%–69%
The presentation includes an inaccurate or incomplete explanation of
the whether the limitations of the study might impact your ability to use
the findings presented in the article, or is missing.
25 pts
This criterion is linked
to a Learning Outcome•Use the Notes
function of PowerPoint to craft presenter notes to expand upon the content of
your slides.
10 to >8.0 pts
Excellent 90%–100%
The Notes function of the presentation is appropriately used to
comprehensively expand upon the presentation slides.
8 to >7.0 pts
Good 80%–89%
The Notes function of the presentation is adequately used to expand
upon the presentation slides.
7 to >6.0 pts
Fair 70%–79%
The Notes function of the presentation is utilized but notes are
vague or contain small inaccuracies.
6 to >0 pts
Poor 0%–69%
The Notes function of the presentation partially or inaccurately
expands upon the presentation slides, or is not included.
10 pts
This criterion is linked
to a Learning Outcome• Support your
response with at least three peer-reviewed, evidence-based sources. Explain
why each of your supporting sources is scholarly. References are included on
your last slide.
10 to >8.0 pts
Excellent 90%–100%
The presentation is strongly supported with at least three
peer-reviewed, evidence-based, scholarly sources. References are included
on the last slide.
8 to >7.0 pts
Good 80%–89%
The presentation is supported with at least three peer-reviewed,
evidence-based, scholarly sources. References are included on the last
slide.
7 to >6.0 pts
Fair 70%–79%
The presentation is supported with two or three peer-reviewed,
evidence-based, scholarly sources. Accurate references may not be included
on the last slide.
6 to >0 pts
Poor 0%–69%
The presentation is not supported with resources peer-reviewed,
evidence-based, scholarly sources, and/or the reference list is missing.
10 pts
This criterion is linked
to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and
Formatting – Style and Organization: Slides are clear and not overly crowded.
Sentences in presenter notes are carefully focused—neither long and rambling
nor short and lacking substance.
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent 90%–100%
Slides are clear, concise, and visually appealing. Sentences in
presenter notes follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity.
4 to >3.5 pts
Good 80%–89%
Slides are clear and concise. Sentences follow writing standards for
flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time.
3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair 70%–79%
Slides may be somewhat unorganized or crowded. Sentences follow
writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time.
3 to >0 pts
Poor 0%–69%
Slides are unorganized and/or crowded. Sentences follow writing
standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time.
5 pts
This criterion is linked
to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and
Formatting – English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and
proper punctuation
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent 90%–100%
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.
4 to >3.5 pts
Good 80%–89%
Contains 1 or 2 grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair 70%–79%
Contains 3 or 4 grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
3 to >0 pts
Poor 0%–69%
Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that
interfere with the reader’s understanding.
2.3 Assignment. Introduction to Literature Review Draft
Getting Started
You completed a literature review assignment in PSY-535, which focused on research methods. Use your experiences with that assignment to help improve and enhance the literature review that you will complete for this course. As you work on your literature review, keep in mind that the focus of this course is on research findings and the application of those findings. Additionally, your emphasis for the literature review for this course should be your capstone project. Thus, you will want to deepen your understanding and application of the results that you will read about in the scholarly articles you locate for the literature review for this course, as well as gather materials and resources for your capstone project.
Upon successful completion of this assignment, you will be able to:
· Draft an introduction of a literature review.
Background Information
For this assignment, you will do a search of the scholarly literature on a topic related to your specialization in life coaching and positive psychology, focusing on your capstone project. Then, you will select a minimum of two articles and write your literature review introduction. Ensure that you emphasize research findings and application of the findings to life coaching and positive psychology. Recall that in PSY-535, you were informed that you will need to read quite a large number of articles to start learning about the big picture and themes of the topic you are interested in, as well as to gain a good sense of the story or current state of the field. This holds true for the literature review you will complete for this course, as well.
Instructions
1. Review the following resources (originally reviewed in PSY-535):
a. Article: Happiness, Excellence, and Optimal Functioning Revisited: Examining the Peer-Reviewed Literature Linked to Positive Psychology(new tab)
b. File: What is a Literature Review? (PDF)(new tab)
c. Article: How to Write a Stellar Literature Review(new tab)
d. File: Literature Review Outline(Word document)
e. Webpage: Organizing Your Social Sciences Research Paper: The Literature Review(new tab)
2. Conduct a literature search, selecting two articles on research findings and applications in the field of life coaching and psychology. Write a minimum two-page, APA-formatted draft of the introduction to your literature review, including the topic.
a. Using the Literature Review Outline (Word)(Word document), describe the overall topic that you have been investigating, why it is important to the field, why you are interested in the topic, and how it relates to your possible capstone project.
b. Identify themes and trends in research findings and applications in the field. Write a “big picture” of the literature.
