PART 1 Discuss why there is a renewed attack on voting rights since November 2020 election. Discuss why the “Browning of America” scares the GOP and the GOP constituency, in light of the changes in Congressional politics. Discuss the definition of “HR1” and “HR4” and its potential. Explain the purpose of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the correlating Voting Rights Act of 1965. Be very specific about the Supreme Courts rationale which now requires new legislation to correct their decision in 2013. Explain fully in your discussion what the Court changed which rendered the Voting Rights Act ineffective. Review Rubric for guidance.This Discussion should be about two or three paragraphs (400+ words). Responses to classmates should be about one paragraph(125+ words).You are required to post 3 times;( your initial post and your response to two other classmates). Be sure to start your posts with your full name. You will be required to post before replying. -10 points A Answer8-8.5 points B Answer7-7.5 points C Answer6-6.5 points D Answer0-5.5 points F Answer• Focus on topic is clear and definite• Excellent use of ideas and concepts• Excellent use of critical thinking skills• Excellent use of sentence structure to conveyargument• Excellent use of other resources in supporting yourresponse • Very good development of topic• Ideas and concepts are presented clearly• Writing structure is well organized• Argument is logical and intelligent• Good use of critical thinking skills• Good use of other resources in supporting yourresponsePART 2 After viewing the entire documentary and reading Chapter 15, write an essay showing the disparity facing African Americans protesting the injustices seen in the documentary(at the end of the 19th Century and the Start and during the 20th Century). In your introduction describe the meaning of the title and the collection process of gathering evidence the author uses to reveal the atrocities. Give eight specific cases the author shows how and why slavery was reestablished. Using Chapter 15 show how the Black communities individually and collectively responds in the fight against injustice….in other words how are these cruelties protested and investigated. Cite specific protagonist like Monroe Trotter, W.E.B. Du Bois, and organizations like The Chicago Defender. The goal is to assess your ability to explain and utilize the information given in the class thus far. Your essay is three to five paragraphs. It probably wise to write a draft first.What Are the 5 Parts of an Essay?Introduction. The first part of your essay will be the introduction and it should begin by telling the reader specifically what topic your essay is addressing. …First Body Paragraph. …Second Body Paragraph. …Third Body Paragraph. …Conclusion.RubricWriting Essay Content RubricWriting Essay Content RubricCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvidence of Critical Thinking5 ptsExcellentExcellent use of critical thinking with quality support and constructive ideas4 ptsVery GoodVery good use of critical thinking with quality support and constructive ideas3 ptsGoodGood use of critical thinking with quality support and constructive ideas2 ptsNeeds ImprovementFocus on topic is unclear and show some knowledge of material1 ptsPoorNo critical thinking with little support of ideas5 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDemonstration of knowledge and understanding of Topic5 ptsExcellentFocus on topic is very clear and definite and shows knowledge and understanding of concepts and material4 ptsVery GoodClear and definite focus on topic with a clear understanding of concepts and material3 ptsGoodFocus on topic is average with a mediocre understanding of material2 ptsNeeds ImprovementFocus on topic is unclear and show some knowledge of material1 ptsPoorFocus on topic is poor and shows little knowledge of material5 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStructure and Development of Ideas5 ptsExcellentVery Strong and reasonable ideas with new concepts that stimulate discussion4 ptsVery GoodStrong and reasonable ideas wit new concepts that stimulate the discussion3 ptsGoodStrong and somewhat reasonable ideas to contribute to the discussion2 ptsBelow AverageSomewhat reasonable ideas that stimulate the discussion1 ptsPoorPoor ideas contributed to the discussion5 pts

PurposeThe Reading Assignment contains (usually) two questions pertaining to short sections of (usually) primary sources. Primary sources are the original writings of important philosophers, not textbook accounts, summaries, or expert explanations of original writings. (Expert explanations, textbook accounts, etc. are called ‘secondary sources.’) The primary sources are (usually) provided as links to free online sources. Detailed instructions identify the exact passages to read.Please note that this is NOT a research assignment. You should NOT search for additional information on the text(s) or its author(s) or try to find ‘the right answers’ to the Reading Assignment Questions. Rather, you should ‘struggle’ with the text(s) and make sure to answer all parts of the questions completely and thoroughly to the best of your understanding.The Reading Assignment is due by the due date specified in the course calendar. Late submissions (as marked by Canvas) will result in ‘0’ points for the Reading Assignment. Please make sure to carefully follow the directions provided and adhere to the deadline specified in the course calendar.DirectionsJean-François Lyotard: The Postmodern Condition: A Report on Knowledge. (Links to an external site.)Please read the Introduction (starting on p. xxiii) and chapter 1 (The Field: Knowledge in Computerized Societies, starting on p. 3) of Jean-François Lyotard’s The Postmodern Condition: A Report on Knowledge. (Links to an external site.)After careful reflection, please answer the following questions:According to Lyotard, what are the main characteristics of society in the so-called postmodern age? Please be specific, and carefully explain your reasoning.What impact, according to Lyotard, does the postmodern age have on the nature of knowledge? Can you provide concrete examples? Please be specific, and carefully explain your reasoning.Your response to each question should be about 300 – 400 words in length, but please feel free to be as detailed as you wish. Your responses must be written in full sentences, logically structured, using proper grammar and spelling, and appropriate style. It is recommended that you write out your answers using a word processing program and copy and paste the completed response. This will avoid loss of work in case of internet outage, etc. Always keep a backup copy of all written work.Due DateThe due date for your Reading Assignment is specified in the course calendar.EvaluationYour Reading Assignment will be evaluated on the basis of the Reading Assignment Rubric.ValueThis Reading Assignment is worth 20 points toward your total score for this course. Please see syllabus for details.RubricReading Assignment Rubric (1)Reading Assignment Rubric (1)CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnswer Question 18 to >7.0 ptsAccomplishedAll aspects of question are answered. Answer is comprehensive, thorough, and fully supported by sound reasoning.7 to >4.0 ptsSolidSome aspects of question remain unanswered, and/or answer lacks detail and/or is not fully supported by sound reasoning.4 to >0.0 ptsDevelopingMost or all aspects of question remain unanswered, and/or answer is extremely brief and/or not supported by sound reasoning.0 ptsNo submission8 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnswer Question 18 to >7.0 ptsAccomplishedAll aspects of question are answered. Answer is comprehensive, thorough, and fully supported by sound reasoning.7 to >4.0 ptsSolidSome aspects of question remain unanswered, and/or answer lacks detail and/or is not fully supported by sound reasoning.4 to >0.0 ptsDevelopingMost or all aspects of question remain unanswered, and/or answer is extremely brief and/or not supported by sound reasoning.0 ptsNo Submission8 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLanguageUse of Standard, Written English4 to >3.0 ptsAccomplishedAnswers are logically structured and presented in complete sentences in proper written English. No or very few grammar or spelling errors are present.3 to >2.0 ptsSolidAnswers are not completely logically structured or presented in sentence fragments and/or contain some grammar and/or spelling errors.2 to >0.0 ptsDevelopingAnswers lack logical structure and are presented in sentence fragments and/or contain substantial grammar and/or spelling errors.0 ptsNo Submission4 ptsTotal Points: 20

Scenario
For this assessment, you may choose from the following options as the context for the quality or safety issue or chosen diagnosis for researching and completing this assessment:

The specific diagnosis you identified in your previous assessment.
The simulation Vila Health: Determining the Credibility of Evidence.
A personal practice experience in which a sentinel event occurred.

Instructions
The purpose of this analysis is to better understand what constitutes credibility of journal articles as well as websites. The role of the baccalaureate-prepared nurse in incorporating evidence-based research continues to growth in clinical practice. As quality improvement (QI) measures to reduce safety risks continue to be emphasized, the need for evidence-based models and evidence-based templates is growing. This type of systematic approach to incorporating evidence-based findings allows nurses to make clinical and operational decisions based upon the best available evidence. When the most up-to-date evidence-based findings are utilized, patient-centered care improves outcomes and enhances the patient experience.
For this assessment:

Explain the criteria that should be used when determining the credibility of journal articles as well as websites.
Support your explanations with references to the literature or research articles that describe criteria that should be used to determine credibility.

Your identification and determination of credibility should be done within the context of your chosen scenario for this assessment. For example, if you choose to use the provided Vila Health scenario, your initial identification of resources should be of resources that will best help address the presented issue. However, if you are locating resources to help provide evidence-based care for the diagnosis you identified in the first assessment, you may want to begin your literature and evidence search from the databases that identified. Any of the three scenario options are acceptable. So, pick the one that most interests you.

Be sure to address the following in this assessment, which correspond to the grading criteria in the scoring guide. Please study the scoring guide carefully so that you will know what is needed for a distinguished score.

Describe a quality or safety issue, or a chosen diagnosis, that could benefit from an evidence-based approach.
Explain criteria that should be considered when determining credibility of resources such as journal articles and websites.
Analyze the credibility and relevance of evidence and resources within the context of a quality or safety issue, or a chosen diagnosis.

This is where you are selecting the specific resources to help address the issue in your chosen scenario. 

Explain the importance of incorporating credible evidence into an EBP model used to address a quality or safety issue, or a chosen diagnosis.

Selecting a model for evidence-based practice changes. [PDF] and Evidence-Based Practice Models help explain the various evidence-based nursing models.

Communicate using writing that is clear, logical, and professional with correct grammar and spelling using current APA style
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the course competencies through the following assessment scoring guide criteria:

Competency 2: Analyze the relevance and potential effectiveness of evidence when making a decision.

Explain criteria that should be considered when determining credibility of resources such as journal articles and websites.
Analyze the credibility and relevance of evidence and resources within the context of a quality or safety issue, or a chosen diagnosis.

Competency 3: Apply an evidence-based practice model to address a practice issue.

Explain the importance of incorporating credible evidence into an evidence-based practice model used to address a quality or safety issue, or a chosen diagnosis.

Competency 4: Plan care based on the best available evidence.

Describe a quality or safety issue, or a chosen diagnosis, that could benefit from an evidence-based approach.

Competency 5: Apply professional, scholarly communication strategies to lead practice changes based on evidence.

Organize content so ideas flow logically with smooth transitions; contains few errors in grammar/punctuation, word choice, and spelling.

Assignment 1: Lab Assignment: Assessing the Abdomen

Photo Credit: Getty Images/Hero Images
A woman went to the emergency room for severe abdominal cramping. She was diagnosed with diverticulitis; however, as a precaution, the doctor ordered a CT scan. The CT scan revealed a growth on the pancreas, which turned out to be pancreatic cancer—the real cause of the cramping.
Because of a high potential for misdiagnosis, determining the precise cause of abdominal pain can be time consuming and challenging. By analyzing case studies of abnormal abdominal findings, nurses can prepare themselves to better diagnose conditions in the abdomen.
In this Lab Assignment, you will analyze an Episodic note case study that describes abnormal findings in patients seen in a clinical setting. You will consider what history should be collected from the patients as well as which physical exams and diagnostic tests should be conducted. You will also formulate a differential diagnosis with several possible conditions.
To Prepare
Review the Episodic note case study your instructor provides you for this week’s Assignment. Please see the “Course Announcements” section of the classroom for your Episodic note case study.

With regard to the Episodic note case study provided:

Review this week’s Learning Resources, and consider the insights they provide about the case study.
Consider what history would be necessary to collect from the patient in the case study.
Consider what physical exams and diagnostic tests would be appropriate to gather more information about the patient’s condition. How would the results be used to make a diagnosis?
Identify at least five possible conditions that may be considered in a differential diagnosis for the patient.

The Assignment

Analyze the subjective portion of the note. List additional information that should be included in the documentation.
Analyze the objective portion of the note. List additional information that should be included in the documentation.
Is the assessment supported by the subjective and objective information? Why or why not?
What diagnostic tests would be appropriate for this case, and how would the results be used to make a diagnosis?
Would you reject/accept the current diagnosis? Why or why not? Identify three possible conditions that may be considered as a differential diagnosis for this patient. Explain your reasoning using at least three different references from current evidence-based literature.

ABDOMINAL ASSESSMENT
Subjective:

CC: “My stomach hurts, I have diarrhea and nothing seems to help.”
HPI: JR, 47 yo WM, complains of having generalized abdominal pain that started 3 days ago. He has not taken any medications because he did not know what to take. He states the pain is a 5/10 today but has been as much as 9/10 when it first started. He has been able to eat, with some nausea afterwards.
PMH: HTN, Diabetes, hx of GI bleed 4 years ago
Medications: Lisinopril 10mg, Amlodipine 5 mg, Metformin 1000mg, Lantus 10 units qhs
Allergies: NKDA
FH: No hx of colon cancer, Father hx DMT2, HTN, Mother hx HTN, Hyperlipidemia, GERD
Social: Denies tobacco use; occasional etoh, married, 3 children (1 girl, 2 boys)

Objective:

VS: Temp 99.8; BP 160/86; RR 16; P 92; HT 5’10”; WT 248lbs
Heart: RRR, no murmurs
Lungs: CTA, chest wall symmetrical
Skin: Intact without lesions, no urticaria
Abd: soft, hyperactive bowel sounds, pos pain in the LLQ
Diagnostics: None

Assessment:

Left lower quadrant pain
Gastroenteritis

PLAN: This section is not required for the assignments in this course (NURS 6512) but will be required for future courses.
To Prepare
Review the Episodic note case study your instructor provides you for this week’s Assignment. Please see the “Course Announcements” section of the classroom for your Episodic note case study.

With regard to the Episodic note case study provided:
Review this week’s Learning Resources, and consider the insights they provide about the case study.
Consider what history would be necessary to collect from the patient in the case study.
Consider what physical exams and diagnostic tests would be appropriate to gather more information about the patient’s condition. How would the results be used to make a diagnosis?
Identify at least five possible conditions that may be considered in a differential diagnosis for the patient. 

Comprehensive Program Plan
Assignment 2 – 5 will make up four parts of a comprehensive Program plan. This is to be a professionally written plan. You work should be clean, crisp and above else meet the rubric requirements for each assignment. All written material should be well developed, clear, accurate and concise. You will develop your program plan from the perspective of a recreation or sport entity that you have created/made up (government parks and recreation agency, non-profit service provider, youth sports program, recreation therapy, etc.). You may use a preexisting entity to mirror your agency off of, but I do want you to create your own agency. While the agency might be made up, it must exist in our world at the present time meaning no programs for the early 1800s, no future or programs based on outer space (yes sadly I do have to specify these things). 
Assignment 3 – Part 2 of 4 of the Comprehensive Program Plan – Stage B, Targeted Program Development
Points: 40
Stage B, Targeted Program Development
Participant Input
Describe the demographic, economic, social, political, and technological character of the community for whom you are programming (5 points). Clearly describe how you would assess your target population’s leisure needs, interests and desires and their willingness to participate (5 points). In a paragraph or two, link these findings to the agency’s philosophy, organizational structure, and goals (5 points). That is, what is your agency’s rationale for developing these programs for this population – or how do these programs implement the agency’s mission.
Program Goals and Program design
You must develop three programs. Collectively these programs and activities must all be different program formats (See figure 3.2 in the text) and one of them must be a special event (3 points, 1 point each). You must also make certain to include at least three different activity types (e.g. sports, drama, mental activity, etc. [See Table 5.3 in your text for examples]) (3 points, 1 point each). Each of the THREE programs should contain: the name of the program (3 points, 1 point each), a brief statement of the need for the program (link this to your needs assessment [3 points, 1 point each]), the target population (3 points, 1 point each), and program management goals (3 points, 1 point each). You will need to develop One of these programs more fully by also providing program design goals (i.e., Participant Outcomes [Y statement] (3 points, 1 point each) and Programmer interventions [X statements] (3 points, 1 point each) and an animation plan complete with frames and transitions (3 points) [See Figure 11.5 in the text for further examples])This table is designed to help you organize your thoughts; it should not be included in your project.
INCLUDE
Program 1
Program 2
Program 3
Name of the program
Statement of need linked to your needs assessment
Identify the target population for this program
Write programming goals including restated strategic planning goal from above. Write at least three MBO goals for this program (See Figure 6.1). For one of these goals, include a second measurement device in addition to a completion date.
Format type (one must be special event)
Activity type
Which program will you expand on?
Additional goal and objective development including program design statements. At least three Participant Y outcomes and at least three Programmer X interventions for each of these. (See Figure 6.1 and 10.1 in your text.
Develop a sequenced animation pan with critical framed encounters and transitions (see Figure 11.5)
Section
Points Possible
Included Y or N
Points Earned
Description of community
4
Y or N
Assessment of population needs
4
Y or N
Link needs to agency
4
Y or N
Program 1
Name of program
1
Y or N
Format of program
1
Y or N
Activity
1
Y or N
Needs of program
1
Y or N
Target population
1
Y or N
Program management goals
1
Y or N
Program 2
Name of program
1
Y or N
Format of program
1
Y or N
Activity
1
Y or N
Needs of program
1
Y or N
Target population
1
Y or N
Program management goals
1
Y or N
Program 3
Name of program
1
Y or N
Format of program
1
Y or N
Activity
1
Y or N
Needs of program
1
Y or N
Target population
1
Y or N
Program management goals
1
Y or N
Expanded Program
Y Statements
3
Y or N
X Statements
3
Y or N
Frame encounters and transitions
3
Y or N
40