...purpose of this paper is to interpret the two articles identified as most important to the group topic. Course Outcomes This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes: CO 2: Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies. (POs #4 and #8) CO 4: Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and clinical significance related to evidence- based practice. (POs #4 and #8) Due Date Refer to the course calendar for due date information. The college’s Late Assignment policy applies to this activity. Total Points Possible 150 Points Requirements The paper will include the following. 1. Clinical question a. Description of problem b. Significance of problem c. Purpose of paper 2. Description of findings a. Summarize basics in the Matrix Table as found in Assignment Documents in e-College. b. Describe i. Concepts ii. Methods used iii. Participants iv. Instruments including reliability and validity v. Answer to “Purpose” question vi. Identify next step for group 3. Conclusion of paper 4. Format a. Correct grammar and spelling b. Use of headings for each section c. Use of APA format (sixth edition) d. Page length: three pages PREPARING THE PAPER 1. Please...
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...Required Uniform Assignment: Appraising the Evidence PURPOSE The purpose of this paper is to interpret the two articles identified as most important to the group topic. COURSE OUTCOMES This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes: CO 2: Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies. (POs #4 and #8) CO 4: Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and clinical significance related to evidence‐ based practice. (POs #4 and #8) DUE DATE Refer to the course calendar for due date information. The college’s Late Assignment policy applies to this activity. TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE: 150 POINTS REQUIREMENTS The paper will include the following. 1. Clinical question a. Description of problem b. Significance of problem c. Purpose of paper 2. Description of findings a. Summarize basics in the Matrix Table as found in Assignment Documents in e‐College. b. Describe i. Concepts ii. Methods used iii. Participants iv. Instruments including reliability and validity v. Answer to “Purpose” question vi. Identify next step for group 3. Conclusion of paper 4. Format a. Correct grammar and spelling b. Use of headings for each section NR449 Evidence Based Practice c. Use of APA format (sixth edition) d. Page length: three pages PREPARING THE PAPER 1. Please make sure you do not duplicate articles within your group. 2. Paper should include a title page and a reference page...
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...Running head: MARIA’S ASSESSMENT 1 Maria’s Assessment Ethical or Multicultural Assessment Errors Introduction Please include an introduction to describe for the reader what you will be including in your paper. It is a great way to outline the key requirements and expectations for the assignment. In scholarly writing it is important to include the introduction to provide the reader with a lens for understanding what will be presented in your application paper. The three errors the teacher made with Maria was electing to conduct no informal or formal assessment, opting to conduct assessments in English only, and not taking into consideration the environmental and cultural difference (e.g. worldview) hindering Maria’s emotional and academic development. According to Whiston (2013, pg. 323), “Knowledge of using appropriate appraisal techniques with diverse population is crucial,” the teacher’s inability to do so indicates restricted and potentially unsuitable methods and actions in acknowledging Maria’s culture (e.g. worldview) and the significance it plays in her education and emotional anxiety at school. Counselor’s Perspective on Errors The practice of assessment entails the collection of information in order to analyze, identify, evaluate, and address the issues, difficulties, and circumstances of the client in the counseling relationship. Not assessing a client either by informal, formal, or both types of assessments...
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...item response modeling: comparison with the classical test theory approach Mark Wilson*, Diane D. Allen and Jun Corser Li Abstract This paper compares the approach and resultant outcomes of item response models (IRMs) and classical test theory (CTT). First, it reviews basic ideas of CTT, and compares them to the ideas about using IRMs introduced in an earlier paper. It then applies a comparison scheme based on the AERA/APA/NCME ‘Standards for Educational and Psychological Tests’ to compare the two approaches under three general headings: (i) choosing a model; (ii) evidence for reliability—incorporating reliability coefficients and measurement error—and (iii) evidence for validity—including evidence based on instrument content, response processes, internal structure, other variables and consequences. An example analysis of a self-efficacy (SE) scale for exercise is used to illustrate these comparisons. The investigation found that there were (i) aspects of the techniques and outcomes that were similar between the two approaches, (ii) aspects where the item response modeling approach contributes to instrument construction and evaluation beyond the classical approach and (iii) aspects of the analysis where the measurement models had little to do with the analysis or outcomes. There were no aspects where the classical approach contributed to instrument construction or evaluation beyond what could be done with the IRM approach. Finally, properties of the SE scale are summarized and recommendations...
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...includes the subject respondents, research instrument, research environment or locale of the study and analysis of the data gathered. Research Design Descriptive research is used in the study and defined as a description, recording, analysis and interpretation of the presented data. This type of research is the most commonly used and the basic reason for carrying out descriptive research is to identify the cause of something that is happening (DJS Research Ltd, 2010). Descriptive research can be either quantitative or qualitative. It can involve collections of quantitative information that can be tabulated along a continuum in numerical form, such as scores on a test or the number of times a person chooses to use a-certain feature of a multimedia program, or it can describe categories of information such as gender or patterns of interaction when using technology in a group situation. Descriptive research involves gathering data that describe events and then organizes, tabulates, depicts, and describes the data collection (Glass & Hopkins, 1984). The process of descriptive research goes beyond mere gathering and tabulation of the information and data. It involves interpretation of the significance of what is described. Descriptive research may also be defines as a process of gathering, analyzing, clarifying and tabulating data about prevailing conditions, cause and effect relationships and then making accurate interpretation with or without statistical methods. The descriptive...
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...Quantitative data collection uses random sampling and structure data collection instruments that fit many experiences into a predetermined response categories and the outcome product are easy to summarize, compare, and generalize. By using quantitative data collection this research was more concern with testing hypotheses derived from theory and being able to estimate the size of a phenomenon of interest. A paper-pencil questionnaire was used as the data collection instrument in this research. Here the researcher utilized the paper-pencil questionnaire because it permits anonymity, and as stated by Chaleunvong (2013) this may result in more honest responses and does not require research assistant. The researcher used likert scale in the questionnaire whereby he got definite answers. This allowed the researcher to collect as much data he could in less time. The questionnaire consisted of three sets of questions, the first set had 11 questions which responded to the first research sub-question, the second set had 5 questions which responded to the...
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...What is a research paper? The research paper is a presentation in a well organized discussion of the opinions, conclusions or information derived from extensive study and investigation of the work of others. Other Names 1. Term paper – refers to a project that summarizes or demonstrates mastery of the work of a term or semester 2. Report – refers to a thorough records or description of the results of first hand experiences or reading in primary sources 3. Thesis – commonly refers to a substantial research project for the master’s or undergraduate paper 4. Dissertation – research paper submitted by a candidate for the doctoral degree 5. Reading paper 6. Library paper Purposes of research paper 1. To learn to use the library efficiently 2. To develop habits of purposeful reading and note taking 3. To learn to organize the information taken from various sources and develop into a unified composition Steps in research writing 1. Step one- select your subject area – must be guided by your interest and curiosity; check on different sources – reference books, card catalog, periodical indexes, and electronic sources like the internet 2. Step two – make your working bibliography Bibliography – formal list of books, articles and other sources from which the materials of your paper are drawn. Proper bibliographic forms Book by one author Padilla, Cabrina (2015) Enriching Oral Communication Skills. Quezon City: Abiva Publishing...
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...a summary of all key sections of the Research Study and should work as a separate, stand-alone document. Interested parties will read this section first in conjunction with a glance at the financial section when deciding whether or not they read the rest of the plan. Key points to remember include: * Write this document after the content section of Research Study is completed * Although the Executive Summary is written last, it is presented first * The Executive Summary should be no more than one page long TABLE OF CONTENTS * Table of contents showing the correct pages INTRODUCTION (2-3 pages) Introduction is the first part of a research paper. Thesis introduction allows the readers to get the general idea of what your research is about. Introduction acquaints the readers with the research paper topic, explaining the basic points of the thesis research and pointing the direction of your research. Introduction has to...
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...THE LAW ON NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS Definition of Terms CHAPTER 1 Form and Interpretation Section 1. Form of Negotiable Instruments Commercial Paper – a written promises or obligations that arise out of commercial transactions from the use of such instruments as promissory notes and bills of exchange. Maker – the person issuing a promissory note Drawer – person issuing bill of exchange Money - medium of exchange authorized or adopted by a domestic or foreign government as part of its currency. In literal sense, the term means “cash.” It also includes all legal tender. Legal Tender – that currency which a debtor can legally compel a creditor to accept a payment of a debt in money when tendered by the debtor in the right amount. Non-negotiable Instrument – an instrument which is not negotiable, which does not meet the requirements lay down to qualify an instrument as a negotiable one, or an instrument which in its inception was negotiable but has lost its quality of negotiability. A non-negotiable instrument may not be negotiated but it may assigned or transferred Negotiable Promissory Note – an unconditional promise in writing made by one person to another, signed by the maker, engaging to pay on demand, or at a fixed or determinable future time, a sum certain in money or to bearer. It is commonly referred to as a note. Payee – the party to whom the promise is made or the instrument is payable. Bill of exchange – an unconditional...
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...have a more thorough "abstract" (an official long paragraph summarizing each of the sections of your paper) or "précis" (much the same as an abstract--but be sure to create a key topic sentence for each section and major subsection of your paper, and then repeat these topic sentences in your précis). This abstract or précis then might be either a part of your first paragraph in the paper, or a separate, longer, one- or two-paragraph section right after a brief introductory paragraph. Background: Provide the research background that prompted your research survey. Why is it good for the field to have your survey or study? If you are writing a full research paper, this is one of the points at which you should quote and/or paraphrase a number of up-to-date, relevant resources to help demonstrate the need for your study and the particular parameters you are using for your methodology. Especially with a number of resources named, this section sometimes can be quite lengthy. Client: a thorough profile—a description—of the client or the demographic profile. Present Study: Divide this into three subsections sub-subtitled as follows: SAMPLE—Describe in detail the group of people you chose for your survey or study, how you chose them, and why. Provide the parameters of your choosing so that your readers can see whether and how scientific you were in your choices. INSTRUMENT--Similarly, describe in detail the questions or other methodologies you chose to use on the sample, above...
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...In Carl Flesch’s book ‘The Art of Violin Playing’ he roughly states in the first chapter that the main two components in playing any musical instrument are personality and circumstance. If you compare Anne-Sophie Mutters early and late recordings of Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto you will obviously hear the same notes, but you will hear them played drastically different. First of all the soloist has to have their own idea on the piece and what they believe Tchaikovsky would’ve wanted to hear, this is a lifetime experience. From the time they learn a piece in their 20s to when they’re in their 50s, they might have kids, lose their partner, or even get their hearts broken. All of these life experiences can change an interpretation drastically. Second, all the performers have to consider the audience. They must have a feel for the space they are performing in, as well as who is in the audience and what the performers can do to draw them in to their musical interpretations and how the audience feels about their interpretations. The main reason computers haven’t annulated the world of the arts is because they aren’t able to have strong personalities that are capable of feeling these life experiences, and they can’t understand performance circumstances within milliseconds between notes of music. A MIDI cannot have children...
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...Social Studies School Based Assessment Outline School Based Assessment. This is an evaluation conducted by the school while the social studies course is still in process. Candidates are required to conduct a guided research and document their findings your teacher/ other appropriate persons will guide you throughout the process. You MUST do your own work; it should not be done for you. Punishment will be administered to candidates in which it can be proven that they have plagiarized other persons work. The First draft must be handed in to your teacher NO later than the third week in November this will be corrected and returned. FINAL drafts must be handed in by the FIRST week in February. **WARNING** Do NOT hand in your drafts a few days before the deadline and pressure your teacher to mark and return it immediately to suit your needs. You will not be accommodated except in extraordinary circumstances, speak with your teacher if there is a problem. Be disciplined, MEET YOUR DEADLINES. If you hand in a research that your teacher has never seen before, this may be to your disadvantage and you may not get the marks you deserve. Tasks The S.B.A. is marked out of 40. This values 20% of the total marks. Your report must be between 1000 – 1200 words in length, this should include appropriate graphs and charts . Each task is allotted a certain number of marks. If you miss (omit) a task, the marks cannot be allotted (the...
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...Social Studies School Based Assessment Outline School Based Assessment. This is an evaluation conducted by the school while the social studies course is still in process. Candidates are required to conduct a guided research and document their findings your teacher/ other appropriate persons will guide you throughout the process. You MUST do your own work; it should not be done for you. Punishment will be administered to candidates in which it can be proven that they have plagiarized other persons work. The First draft must be handed in to your teacher NO later than the third week in November this will be corrected and returned. FINAL drafts must be handed in by the FIRST week in February. **WARNING** Do NOT hand in your drafts a few days before the deadline and pressure your teacher to mark and return it immediately to suit your needs. You will not be accommodated except in extraordinary circumstances, speak with your teacher if there is a problem. Be disciplined, MEET YOUR DEADLINES. If you hand in a research that your teacher has never seen before, this may be to your disadvantage and you may not get the marks you deserve. Tasks The S.B.A. is marked out of 40. This values 20% of the total marks. Your report must be between 1000 – 1200 words in length, this should include appropriate graphs and charts . Each task is allotted a certain number of marks. If you miss (omit) a task, the marks cannot be allotted (the...
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...results of that particular election caused rioting for several weeks. Once this phenomenon comes into the picture of any questionnaire the findings can create profound negative impact. The most frequent and important ways of misconduct in scientific research are falsifying results, plagiarize and over-interpretation. Motives are prestige, money, pressure of time and conflict of interests. The "publish or perish" phenomenon and the sometimes difficult attainable deadlines play an important role. Furthermore, there is a "gray-zone" in which clinical scientific researchers are influenced particularly by the pharmaceutical industry, leading to the writing of tendentious publications. (Verh K Acad Geneeskd Belg. 2004). Over the last 25 years, a small but growing body of research on research behavior has slowly provided a more complete and critical understanding of research practices, particularly in the biomedical and behavioral sciences. The results of this research suggest that some earlier assumptions about irresponsible conduct are not reliable, leading to the conclusion that there is a need to change the way we think about and regulate research behavior. This paper begins with suggestions and support for more precise definitions of the terms “responsible conduct of research,” “research ethics,” and “research integrity.” It then summarizes the findings presented in some of the more important studies of research behavior, looking first at levels of occurrence...
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...CHAPTER II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES This chapter presents the summary of related literature and studies that were gathered by the researchers from different references like the Internet, books and unpublished theses that were really a big help in relating this study. The gathered related information served as a starting point in evaluating and understanding the whole study. The following chapter shall review the current literature on energy related consumer behavior and attitudes to sustainable consumption. This section of the research also reviews the trends of previous research conducted on domestic energy use. The chapter shall finally delve into some of the instruments used to affect energy efficient consumer behavior, as well as the effectiveness of one or a set of instruments. Related Literature Saving energy is one of the most fundamental things we can do as student of Bicol University to save money and help balance our budget. "This is an opportunity to cut expenses without affecting services; I encourage everyone to make energy conservation part of our daily routine", (President Curt Tompkins), [1]. The energy is conserved by the “law of conservation of energy”. It states that energy can be neither created nor be destroyed. Energy is a finite resource. The materials we derive energy from (oil, coal, electricity, etc.) can also harm the environment. By conserving energy you help to save parts of the environment. There are many ways to conserve energy...
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