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Alignment and Social Change Discussion

Alignment and Social Change Discussion

In the context of research, alignment and social change will be important topics to return to as you prepare for the next courses in the research sequence and continue your development as a scholar-practitioner.

Consider, for example, what criteria are used in your discipline to evaluate alignment of research components. And in what way will your future research contribute to your identity as scholar-practitioner who is dedicated to positive social change?

For this Discussion, you will consider criteria for evaluating alignment among the various components of a research study. You will also reflect on your role as a positive social change agent through research.

With these thoughts in mind:

Post an explanation of the criteria you could use to evaluate alignment between data collection methods and other research components, such as the problem, purpose, research questions, and design. Then, reflecting on the course content, discuss the extent to which your newly acquired research knowledge and skills can support your role as an agent of positive social change. Be specific and provide an example(s).

Be sure to support your Main Issue Post and Response Post with reference to the week’s Learning Resources and other scholarly evidence in APA Style.

Requirements: one page

here you are the link for the required reading for this discussion:

 

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The National Institutes of Health

The National Institutes of Health

Between 2004 and 2007, the National Institutes of Health conducted a STEP study.

The STEP Study is the name of a clinical trial to test an experimental human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) vaccine that aimed to stimulate production of immune system T cells that can kill HIV-infected cells. The study enrolled 3,000 participants at sites in Australia, Brazil, Canada, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Peru, Puerto Rico, and the United States.

On the basis of its first evaluation of vaccine efficacy, the findings were as follows:

  • There were 24 cases of HIV infection among the 741 volunteers who received at least one dose of the investigational vaccine.
  • There were 21 cases of HIV infection among the 762 volunteers who were vaccinated with a placebo.
  • In volunteers who received at least two vaccinations:

The investigators of the vaccine trials have decided to cease immunizations and are contacting study volunteers to inform them of the developments.
Prior to beginning this study, how would you have described the risks and benefits of the study to participants? Share your thoughts and discuss the ethical issues surrounding this study at the beginning and at the time the decision was made to terminate the study.
Justify your response using examples and reasoning. Comment on the postings of at least two classmates, explaining whether you agree or disagree with their views.

Reference:

National Institutes of Health (2007). Immunizations are discontinued in two HIV vaccine trials. Retrieved from http://www.niaid.nih.gov/news/newsreleases/Archive…

Evaluation Criteria:

  • Provided at least one risk and one benefit.
  • Discussed at least two ethical issues at the beginning and two ethical issues at the end of the study.
  • Justified answers with appropriate research and reasoning by using examples and references from textbooks, the South University Online Library, and other acceptable references, citing the sources in APA format.
  • Commented on the postings of at least two classmates by asking questions, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging a point of the discussion, or making a relationship between two or more points.

Requirements: 2-3

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NP and APN Roles Comparison

NP and APN Roles Comparison

Compare and contrast the primary care NP role with other nursing advanced practice roles and the role of physician assistants. What are the similarities among the roles and what are the differences? What are some growing areas of nursing specialization in nursing, and how do you see this continuing to evolve in the future? For example, informatics and disaster nursing are a growing area of nursing specialization that grow from specific needs in healthcare. What do you envision when you consider the roles of nursing advanced practice in the future?

APA 7th Edition

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British rule over Colonists

British rule over Colonists

Following the 6 year war between England and France, explain how British rule over the colonists became more apparent. Be sure to explain the two taxes imposed by the British, and how this lead to resistance among the colonists. Prior to the American Revolution, explain some of the specific displays of resistance to British rule by the Colonists, as well as to explain the organized efforts by Colonial legislatures that eventually organized the Continental Congress in opposition to British rule.

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Explore selected complex ethical issues related to information access and security in the 21st century in 100-200 words. Articles will be provided

Explore selected complex ethical issues related to information access and security in the 21st century in 100-200 words. Articles will be provided

The purpose of this assignment is to explore selected complex ethical issues related to information access and security in the 21st century. Please address the topic below related to broadband internet access in rural communities in the United States.

You will collectively review a collection of provided articles and links listed below related to the digital divide topic and then consider the challenge through multiple stakeholder lenses and collectively develop possible solutions. All articles are not required to be used, but at least one of the articles below must be used.

First, an overall summary (100-200 words) on how this need for broadband access should be addressed. This may simply be a A (Telecom) or B (Local) choice – or possibly a mixture of both.

Why Broadband access still a problemhttps://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2016-06-09/te…

FCC Broadband Access Reports (new window)https://www.fcc.gov/reports-research/reports/broad…

Center for Rural Strategieshttps://www.ruralstrategies.org/broadband

Taxpayers Strategy https://www.vice.com/en/article/3d98mw/tennessee-c…

Digital divide among students https://www.crpe.org/thelens/digital-divide-among-…

Cities Teaming up https://www.wired.com/story/fcc-southern-californi…

Questions to Consider:

  • Who should be responsible for providing broadband access to under-served regions? Should the commercial industry providers be compelled to provide it?
  • What role should state governments play in addressing access to broadband internet in under-served regions?
  • What are appropriate strategies for financial support of broadband in under-served areas? Federal subsidies to consumers? Federal subsidies to providers?
  • What role should rural municipal governments play in addressing broadband access in their community.

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