3.2 Consider a research topic you are interested in (by now you should be getting a clearer idea of what you want your Research Proposal to be about). As with every discussion question, explain why you reached the conclusions you did and support your position as best you can with logic and evidence. In most of our discussion questions, there is no one clear right or wrong answer, so you must convince everyone with the quality of your position. Let us “see” you think in your post. Find out more information about them by looking up sound sources on the web. Include any links you used at the end of your post so that others may read them for themselves. With that in mind, discuss the following:
(a.) Describe a concept that you would wish to measure using a composite scale or index. What is the range of “values” it might take on? How many measures will you use to triangulate your estimate?
(b.) How would you operationalize this idea? Be very specific. It should be a set of instructions and criteria that could guide actual data collection.
(c.) What are the strengths and weaknesses of this measurement approach for this variable, given the context of your research project?

One to two page summary explaining the following:

1.    A basic explanation of Moral Virtue Theory, Duty Theory, and Utilitarianism.

2.    A comprehensive explanation of which theory you feel best represents your personal ethical viewpoint and why you feel this way.

I need this by today midnight eastern standard time.  Please advise

Part I

Directions: Please write a paper that is at least two pages double spaced in length in which you address the question below.  Write your paper in APA format with at least one peer-reviewed scholarly reference. 

1.      In the most recent recession of 2008 and 2009, the United States saw a declining GDP, rising unemployment, and, sometimes, deflation.  Please describe these variables during the 2008 and 2009 recession and in the subsequent years.  What type of fiscal and monetary policy is appropriate to fight the recession?  Analyze these using the Phillips curve and economic theory.  Research and describe some of the policies that were used by the U.S. government and central bank.  Were these policies successful?

Part II: Final Reflection Paper

1.      Search for an article on fiscal and monetary policy and the negative impact policy can have on the equilibrium of prices.  Then, identify ways that a free market society can avoid the negative impact and maintain both production and price.  Your submission must be at least two pages in length and in APA format. (Double spaced)

Discussion Forum #1

1. Reflect on your own nursing history.

a. What were the reasons that you chose nursing as a career and “what is nursing” to you ( write a few sentences related to your own philosophy of what is nursing to you)?

b. How has the history of nursing affected your own nursing practice ( reflect on nursing history and reference historical events when you answer this question)?

2. Reflect on the changes in the nurse-client relationship that has been associated with new nursing roles and the use of new technological advances.

a. How does the nurse maintain a therapeutic relationship with the client as machines ( technology) take over some of nursing functions?

b. Based on the projected visions of tomorrow’s healthcare and nursing, what skills will be MOST important in the future of nursing education ( which skills need to be a priority in nursing schools of the future)? What are they and how should they be taught?

DISCUSSION BOARD RUBRIC

Please note that your discussion postings will be graded under the following criteria.

While your initial response to the discussion questions should be concise (350-500 words), be written with accepted conventions of standard American English, and use a minimum of 2 in-text citations and references in APA 6th edition format, other posts may be more informal. Your follow-up discussion posts may take on a more relaxed and conversational tone, but the initial response should reflect appropriate scholarship. Please capitalize, punctuate and check spelling for all posts.

Discussion Board Rubric

Criteria

Description of Acceptable Posts

Development of Ideas (3.0 pts/%)

At least one initial post; should have well-developed ideas; introduces new ideas; stimulates discussion. At least 350 words.

Evidence of Critical Thinking (2.0 pts/%)

Clear evidence of critical thinking- application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation. Postings are characterized by clarity of argument, depth of insight into theoretical issues, originality of treatment, and relevance. Sometimes include unusual insights. Arguments are well supported.

Timeliness (2.0 pts/%)

Individual initial post and at least one response to a colleague’s initial response posted on another day to a colleague. Initial post must be completed 72 hours prior (unless otherwise stated in the modular week) to the closing date of discussion board forum, if not there will be points deducted this allows for more collaboration in the forum (allowing adequate time for response to other colleague’s posts). All posts must be entered while forum is open, no exceptions.