· Describe how you developed a PICO(T) question focused on your chosen clinical issue of interest.

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Your quest to purchase a new car begins with an identification of the factors important to you. As you conduct a search of cars that rate high on those factors, you collect evidence and try to underst

Your quest to purchase a new car begins with an identification of the factors important to you. As you conduct a search of cars that rate high on those factors, you collect evidence and try to understand the extent of that evidence. A report that suggests a certain make and model of automobile has high mileage is encouraging. But who produced that report? How valid is it? How was the data collected, and what was the sample size? 

In this Assignment, you will delve deeper into clinical inquiry by closely examining your PICO(T) question. You also begin to analyze the evidence you have collected. 

To Prepare:

· Review the Resources and identify a clinical issue of interest that can form the basis of a clinical inquiry.

· Develop a PICO(T) question to address the clinical issue of interest for the Assignment.

· Use the key words from the PICO(T) question you developed and search at least four different databases in the Walden Library to identify at least four relevant peer-reviewed articles at the systematic-reviews level related to your research question.

· Reflect on the process of creating a PICO(T) question and searching for peer-reviewed research.

The Assignment (Evidence-Based Project)

Part 3: Advanced Levels of Clinical Inquiry and Systematic Reviews

Create a 6- to 7-slide PowerPoint presentation in which you do the following:

· Identify and briefly describe your chosen clinical issue of interest.

· Describe how you developed a PICO(T) question focused on your chosen clinical issue of interest.

· Identify the four research databases that you used to conduct your search for the peer-reviewed articles you selected.

· Provide APA citations of the four peer-reviewed articles you selected.

· Describe the levels of evidence in each of the four peer-reviewed articles you selected, including an explanation of the strengths of using systematic reviews for clinical research. Be specific and provide examples.

Part 3:Strategies to promote Academic Integrity and Professional Ethics

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Part 3:Strategies to promote Academic Integrity and  Professional EthicsNurse-scholars have a significant obligation to their community as well. Their work must have academic and professional integri

Part 3:Strategies to promote Academic Integrity and  Professional Ethics

Nurse-scholars have a significant obligation to their community as well. Their work must have academic and professional integrity. Their efforts are designed to add to the body of knowledge, advance the profession, and ultimately help in the care of patients. Work that lacks integrity is subject to erode quickly or worse.

Fortunately, there are strategies and tools that can help ensure integrity in academic and professional work. This Assignment asks you to consider these tools and how you might apply them to your own work.

In this Assignment you will continue developing your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan by appending the original document you began in the previous assignment.

To Prepare:

  • Reflect on the strategies presented in the Resources for this Module in support of academic style, integrity, and scholarly ethics.
  • Reflect on the connection between academic and professional integrity.

The Assignment:

Part 3, Section 1: Writing Sample: The Connection Between Academic and Professional Integrity

Using the Academic and Professional Success Development Template you began in Module 1 and expanded in Module 2, write a 2- to 3-paragraph analysis that includes the following:

  • Explanation for the relationship between academic integrity and writing
  • Explanation for the relationship between professional practices and scholarly ethics
  • Cite at least two resources that support your arguments, being sure to use proper APA formatting.
  • Use Grammarly and SafeAssign to improve the product.
  • Explain how Grammarly, Safe Assign, and paraphrasing contributes to academic integrity.

Part 3, Section 2: Strategies for Maintaining Integrity of Work

Expand on your thoughts from Section 1 by:

  • identifying and describing strategies you intend to pursue to maintain integrity and ethics of your: (1) academic work as a student of the MSN program and (2) professional work as a nurse throughout your career. Include a review of resources and approaches you propose to use as a student and a professional.

Note: Add your work for this Assignment to the original document you began in the Module 1 Assignment, which was built from the Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template.

Module 09 Written Assignment – Hospital ComparisonPoints/Grading Rubric:CriteriaPointsIdentify facility closest to your home5List strengths of the facility10List weaknesses of the facility10Discuss wh

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Module 09 Written Assignment – Hospital ComparisonPoints/Grading Rubric:CriteriaPointsIdentify facility closest to your home5List strengths of the facility10List weaknesses of the facility10Discuss wh

Module 09 Written Assignment – Hospital ComparisonPoints/Grading Rubric:CriteriaPointsIdentify facility closest to your home5List strengths of the facility10List weaknesses of the facility10Discuss what this tells you about the quality at this facility15Grammar, APA and Organization

The Department of Health and Human Services has created a website called 

Hospital Compare, a powerful online tool to enable consumers to learn about the quality of specific hospitals and compare them to other hospitals. You can find the site at Hospital CompareFind information on the hospital closest to your home. List strengths and weaknesses of each. What does this website tell you about the quality of care?

 Hospital: Strengths:

Weaknesses:  What does this tell you about the quality at this facility?Submit your completed assignment by following the directions linked below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document. (Mac users, please remember to append the “.docx” extension to the +filename.) The name of the file should be your first initial and last name, followed by an underscore and the name of the assignment, and an underscore and the date. An example is shown below:Jstudent_exampleproblem_101504

In a short essay (500-750 words), answer the Question at the end of Case Study 2. Cite references to support your positions. (References must be no older than 5 years).

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In a short essay (500-750 words), answer the Question at the end of Case Study 2. Cite references to support your positions. (References must be no older than 5 years).Prepare this assignment accordin

In a short essay (500-750 words), answer the Question at the end of Case Study 2. Cite references to support your positions. (References must be no older than 5 years).

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

Case Study 2

Mr. P is a 76-year-old male with cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure who has been hospitalized frequently to treat CHF symptoms. He has difficulty maintaining diet restrictions and managing his polypharmacy. He has 4+ pitting edema, moist crackles throughout lung fields, and labored breathing. He has no family other than his wife, who verbalizes sadness over his declining health and over her inability to get out of the house. She is overwhelmed with the stack of medical bills, as Mr. P always took care of the financial issues. Mr. P is despondent and asks why God has not taken him.

Question

Considering Mr. P’s condition and circumstance, write an essay of 500-750 words that includes the following:

· Describe your approach to care.

· Recommend a treatment plan.

· Describe a method for providing both the patient and family with education and explain your rationale.

· Provide a teaching plan (avoid using terminology that the patient and family may not understand).

Write a 750-1000 word analysis of "Case Study: Fetal Abnormality." Be sure to address the following questions:

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Details:Write a 750-1000 word analysis of “Case Study: Fetal Abnormality.” Be sure to address the following questions:Which theory or theories are being used by Jessica, Marco, Maria, and Dr. Wilson

 Details:

Write a 750-1000 word analysis of “Case Study: Fetal Abnormality.” Be sure to address the following questions:

  1. Which theory or theories are being used by Jessica, Marco, Maria, and Dr. Wilson to determine the moral status of the fetus? Explain.
  2. How does the theory determine or influence each of their recommendation for action?
  3. What theory do you agree with? How would that theory determine or influence the recommendation for action?

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

PHI-413V-RS-T2CaseStudy.docx Please Note: Assignment will not be submitted to the faculty member until the “Submit” button under “Final Submission” is clicked.

2. How will increasing your level of education affect your role in the future of nursing?

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In a reflection of 450-600 words, explain how you see yourself fitting into the following IOM Future of Nursing recommendations:1. Recommendation 4: Increase the proportion of nurses with a baccalaure

In a reflection of 450-600 words, explain how you see yourself fitting into the following IOM Future of Nursing recommendations:

1. Recommendation 4: Increase the proportion of nurses with a baccalaureate degree to 80% by 2020.

2. Recommendation 5: Double the number of nurses with a doctorate by 2020.

3. Recommendation 6: Ensure that nurses engage in lifelong learning.

Identify your options in the job market based on your educational level. (I have Associate degree in nursing (ADN) and this a Bachelor science in nursing program, (BSN) so you can have based it on BSN, because I will be done soon)

1. How will increasing your level of education affect how you compete in the current job market?

2. How will increasing your level of education affect your role in the future of nursing?

A minimum of Four scholarly references are required for this assignment. solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, an abstract is not required, CITE WEBSITE SOURCE. 

Describe the types of communication that take place between nurses and clients/patients. Do not forget to consider types of communication beyond verbal and written on paper.

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Prepare a 3–4-page report on nurse-patient communication in which you address types of communication, factors that influence the communication experience, and how the patient experience affects heal

Prepare a 3–4-page report on nurse-patient communication in which you address types of communication, factors that influence the communication experience, and how the patient experience affects health outcomes. Recommend evidence-based strategies to improve nurse-patient communication and explain how the strategies consider patient demographics.

Nursing professionals do not only communicate with others within their organizations—often, they are also the first point of contact with patients. Thus, nursing professionals need superior communication skills to explain procedures and medication instructions, as well as to listen to what patients need to say.

Imagine that, in an effort to reduce the number of patient complaints about nursing staff, organizational leadership has asked your department to prepare some preliminary research on a number of different topics. Your topic is patient communication, such as the following:

  • The types of communication that take place between nurses and patients.
  • The factors that can influence both positive and negative experiences.
  • How the experience can impact health care outcomes.
  • Strategies that can improve the communication between nurses and patients.

Preparation

Search  the Internet for peer-reviewed journal articles or other professional resources on the topic of effective communication with patients. You will need at least 3 resources to support your work in this assessment.

Directions

Prepare a report on patient-nurse communication in which you include the following:

  • Describe the types of communication that take place between nurses and clients/patients. Do not forget to consider types of communication beyond verbal and written on paper.
  • Explain the factors that influence positive and negative experiences during the communication process. (Hint: Consider the experiences of both the client/patient and the nurse. Also, consider things such as age, gender, culture, and so on, of both the client/patient and the nurse.)
  • Explain how the client/patient experience can impact health care outcomes.
  • Recommend evidence-based strategies for improving communication between client/patients and nurses.
  • Explain how the strategies consider different client/patient demographics.

Format this assessment as a report that you would give to your supervisor. It may be helpful for you to review how your organization formats internal reports and incorporate your findings. You are still required to adhere to APA guidelines for in-text citations and references, as well as for formatting your reference page.

Additional Requirements

  • Include a title page and a reference page.
  • Ensure your assessment is 3–4 pages in length.
  • Use double-spaced, 12-pt., Times New Roman font.

Who were the subjects in these other studies and how do they compare with your proposed subjects?

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IntroductionTypically, a review of the literature is extensive as it should address all known aspects of a problem and describe how the problem has been studied in the past.  For example,What variabl

Introduction

Typically, a review of the literature is extensive as it should address all known aspects of a problem and describe how the problem has been studied in the past.  For example,

  1. What variables and questions related to the problem have already been studied and how does that to relate to the question being posed in the study you are proposing?  Are the previous study findings applicable to today’s practice?
  2. Who were the subjects in these other studies and how do they compare with your proposed subjects?
  3. What research design, theoretical framework, data collection tool(s), statistics, etc., were used; and how do they compare to what you are proposing?

A good review of the literature lays down the proverbial breadcrumbs for future researchers to follow the rationale for how we arrived here from there.  Sometimes it means we state the obvious, and other times it means we identify conflicting outcomes, outdated paradigms, gaps in practices, statistical test results to questions similar to ours, or suggest questions for future research.  This assignment will give you a good understanding of how to compile the research findings needed for writing financial reports, grant applications/reports, business plans/Pro-forma, practice policies, processes, academic reports, clinical case studies, etc.

NRAO Majors:  The review you write for this assignment should be a good start for your scholarly project due in your final MSN course.  You and your advisor will work together to complete this requirement.

Upon successful completion of the Literature Review assignment you should be able to:

  • Address an identified problem through a systematic synthesized review of the literature.

Resources

  • Textbook: Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Method Approaches (2018), Chapters 4 and 5
    • PowerPoint: Chapter 4 Writing Strategies & Ethical Considerations 
    • File: Chapter 4 Writing Strategies & Ethical Considerations, Notes  
    • PowerPoint: Chapter 5 The Introduction  
    • File: Chapter 5 The Introduction, Notes
  • Textbook: Practical Research: Planning and Design (2016), Chapters 3, 5, and 13
    • PowerPoint: Chapter 3 Review of Related Literature 
    • PowerPoint: Chapter 5 Writing the Research Proposal 
    • PowerPoint: Chapter 13 Plan & Prep Final Report 
  • Textbook: Preparing Literature Reviews: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches (2016), Chapters 1 and 14
  • File: Horton APA Grading Guide IWU Version Final.docx
  • File: 6.2 Template for Literature Review – 1.15.2018.docx
  • File: Proposal Summary Form (due in 6.3)
  • File: Lit Review – SAMPLE
  • File: Sample Spreadsheet of Articles Reviewed (due with the Literature Review)
  • File: Spreadsheet of Research Study Analysis (due with the Literature Review)
  • Website: Evidence Based Practice Toolkit for Nursing
  • Website: IWU Off Campus Library Services
  • Website: How to Conduct a Literature Search http://0-apastylecentral.apa.org.oak.indwes.edu/learn/browse/TUT-10 and/or http://media.indwes.edu/media/Lit+Search+-+how+to+in+OCLS/0_7dn204mb
  • Website: How to Write a Literature Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2d7y_r65HU and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IUZWZX4OGI Part Ihttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoYpyY9n9YQ Part IIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FK6Lsl1tcm0  Part III

Instructions

  1. Read chapters 4 and 5 in Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Method Approaches (2018); chapters 3, 5, and 13 in Practical Research: Planning and Design; chapters 1 and 14 in Preparing Literature Reviews: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches. Review all other materials listed.
  2. Using the quantitative research question developed in Workshop One, the articles analyzed in Workshops Two through Five and the draft summaries, write a synthesized literature review.  Synthesize a minimum of 16 research articles.  Use the TEMPLATE found in the resources above and the sample review as a guide.
  3. You are not presenting everything about each study that you have read.  Rather, present only the parts of the articles/studies which are applicable to your study.
  4. Begin with an introduction section (Example: This is a review of the literature and research findings related to the perception of nursing as a call or as a choice by those who have been registered nurses over varying lengths of time.), and follow with sections and subsections (entitled specific to your problem), according to the rubric below. 
  5. Use the resources shared throughout the course, especially those in Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Method Approaches (2018), chapter 2, Practical Research: Planning and Design, pages 67-70, and the checklist in Preparing Literature Reviews: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches (2016),pages 116-124 and the examples on pages 149-166.  (Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2d7y_r65HU (10 minutes if you would like to learn more about how to write your literature review.)  KEY: The lit review is NOT an annotated bibliography, rather it is a synthesized presentation of the most recent and classic studies addressing your question focus, written in a scholarly manner.
  6. It is difficult to give a page requirement because it will depend to some degree on the amount of literature available on the chosen topic.  Most literature reviews are minimally in the range of 15 – 20 pages and are larger to accommodate a more complex question.
  7. APA comprises 70 points in the rubric and will consider the points in the Horton fuideline (see Resources list above).  An APA Reference page should be included at the end of the review.
  8. When you have completed your assignment, you will submit three documents:
    1. Submit your Literature Review into Dropbox by day seven of the workshop (TurnItIn enabled).
    2. Submit your completed Spreadsheet of Articles Reviewed into the same Dropbox.
    3. Submit your completed Spreadsheet of Research Study Analysis into the same Dropbox.
  9. Please carefully read the rubric below for the necessary inclusions in your literature review/ content according to the rubric.  You should use APA formatted headings throughout your paper which correlate with the bolded criteria below.  All areas must be included.  If there are some areas that do not apply to your particular literature review and proposed research study then you must explain the rationale for why that area is left out and confirm via literature.

Click here to access the dropbox.

Assessment Criteria, Literature Review

Assessed Criteria Items

Points

Synthesize a minimum of 16 research articles and address each of the highlighted topics below.  Any area not covered sufficiently should be explained in the paper and preapproved by faculty as points will be deducted for any missing area.  You should have a Level 2 heading for each bolded component listed below with appropriate content. 

Presentation of the Literature (230)

  1. Introduce the topic of inquiry, description of the problem, and its relevancy to nursing and the population of the proposed study. Do not use Introduction as a heading.

10

  1. Organization of the Review – Describe how you have organized your paper and the outline the scope/boundary of your study. Tell what you are going to tell! Basically, describe the flow of the paper according to the major headings.

10

  1. Definitions of the key terms pertinent to the topic which reflect current language and gives a reference for each.

10

  1. Describes the Literature Sources, Study Types, Authors, Search Strategies included in the review. Describe search strategies, databases, key words/terms/phrases and engines.

10

  1. Propose the quantitative Research Question and Variables (e.g., perhaps one of the studies suggested your study question) around which the review is focused. Present each of the independent and dependent Variables (as applicable) by its type. Describe each variable and how it generally interacts and the combined relationship around which the review is focused; describe other variable types as applicable i.e. confounding, etc.

30

  1. Summarize the various Research Designs and Theoretical Frameworks (methodology, e.g., concept analysis) of the studies included in your literature review.

20

  1. Summarize the Data Collection Instruments/tools used in the studies and how (the method used) data was collected.

20

  1. Summarize the representative Population, Sample Participants, Risk, studied, how (methodology) they were selected, protected, and Informed Consent obtained. Address participant inclusion and exclusion criteria, IRB level of review, and informed consent.

25

  1. Summarize the Statistical Analyses used to run the data to answer the question.

25

  1. Summarize Study Results Related to the Problem, Question, and/or Variables, e.g., an organizing theoretical framework or model used in the studies.

10

  1. Now present the key findings of the studies and compare them, e.g. one study found this and another found that related to the same variable.  Present Other Considerations Related to the Proposed Study, and any Areas for Further Research as well.  Use Level 2headings for your variables and/or topic, problem, and Level 3 headings for your subtopics, subproblems, or sub-concepts.

30

  1. Present a Summary of the key points from the studies which frame the current status of the problem and variables.  Last, summarize the attributes from the studies you will use in your proposed study, e.g. declare the:
    1. Design appropriate for the proposed study.
    2. Population and sample appropriate for the proposed study.
    3. Data collection tool appropriate to the proposed study.
    4. Statistics appropriate to the proposed study.
    5. Theory, concept, or model appropriate to the proposed study.

30

Mechanics According to the Horton Grading Guideline (70)

  1. Headings include the bolded words in the previous section; study topics and subtopics/subproblems/sub-concepts are specific headings.

15

  1. Manuscript is organized in a logical fashion with appropriate subject topics under correctly formatted APA headings.

5

  1. At least 16-20 current research studies are presented in a synthesized fashion; does not read like a series of annotated bibliographies.

20

  1. Writing is coherent, smooth, and scholarly and without bias; APA formatting, and grammar are correct.

20

  1. References appear in the review and vice versa with alphabetical reference list.

5

  1. Studies are properly cited throughout the paper using APA format e.g. Davis & Jones, 2018; Kershaw & Rose, 2017; Holmes & Greer, 2015).

5

Total Points

How do you track vaccination compliance, and what happens to students who fall out of compliance?

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Preventing Disease in Communities: The Role of Public Health, the Silent SentinelOur “world” starts with our own community, county, and state, then moves out in concentric rings from that point to

Preventing Disease in Communities: The Role of Public Health, the Silent Sentinel

Our “world” starts with our own community, county, and state, then moves out in concentric rings from that point to include our country and eventually the world. Disease is transmitted from person to person through direct contact, or from a source such as a vector or contaminated water through a variety of means, such as flood waters or even terrorist actions. Individuals with limited or no knowledge of safe sex methods may have unprotected sexual relations and knowingly or unknowingly transmit disease to their partners, then to their partners’ partners, and on and on. Often it is the role of the public health nurse to investigate a disease outbreak, contain it, and then educate others so that the same situation doesn’t happen again.

In this Discussion, you will visit a site and interview people who work there about risks for disease transmission, then report on your findings.

To prepare, select which site you will visit from the following options:

  • High school nurse’s office
  • Water treatment plant
  • Public health department
  • Pediatrician’s office

Create a brief description of your setting, providing some context; for example, how many patients are seen, size or capacity of the facility as applicable, and/or the location of the office or organization.

Take pictures of the building and surrounding area/neighborhood to provide context. You do not have to include the interior/s of the building/s or people/clients who may be there.

Then, during your site visit, pose the questions listed in the following chart:

High school nurse

  • What is the school’s policy on giving students advice about birth control?
  • How often do you get requests for information about birth control or how to protect oneself from an STD?
  • How do you track vaccination compliance, and what happens to students who fall out of compliance?

Local water treatment plant

  • Where does your community’s water come from?
  • Where is it stored?
  • How often is it tested for purity?
  • What safeguards are in place to prevent tampering with the water supply?

Local public health department

  • Does this department have an STD clinic?
  • In addition to testing, does the department offer treatment of one party or both parties?
  • What is the most frequently diagnosed STD?

A pediatrician’s office

  • What is your policy on accepting patients who refuse vaccinations?
  • What are the most common reasons parents decline vaccinations for their children in this particular office?
  • What is the policy at this office for giving antibiotics to treat viral syndromes?

Now, look at the site you visited through the eyes of the public health nurse (PHN). Imagine you are the PHN and have been asked to investigate an outbreak at this facility.

  • What questions would you ask?
  • What suggestions could you make to avoid a disease outbreak at the facility?
  • What would your role as a change agent be for any deficiencies you find in your on-site inspection?

By Day 3

Post your brief description and pictures of the site you visited. Share the answers you were given to the questions you posed. Then, respond to the above prompts through the eyes of a PHN asked to investigate an outbreak at this facility.

Support your response with references from the professional nursing literature.

Note Initial Post: A 3-paragraph (at least 350 words) response. Be sure to use evidence from the readings and include in-text citations. Utilize essay-level writing practice and skills, including the use of transitional material and organizational frames. Avoid quotes; paraphrase to incorporate evidence into your own writing. A reference list is required. Use the most current evidence (usually ≤ 5 years old).

What is your opinion of the article? Do you agree with the authors’ findings? Why, or why not?

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Locate and review the article “Building and Leading Teams” by using the Academic Search Complete database in the CSU Online Library.Kumar, S., Deshmukh, V., & Adhish, V. S. (2014). Building and le

Locate and review the article “Building and Leading Teams” by using the Academic Search Complete database in the CSU Online Library.

Kumar, S., Deshmukh, V., & Adhish, V. S. (2014). Building and leading teams. Indian Journal Of Community Medicine, 39(4), 208–213.

This article discusses ideas for leaders on effective management of their healthcare team. After reading the article, briefly summarize the purpose for the article, and answer the questions below.

  • What is the authors’ main point?
  • Who is the authors’ intended audience?
  • Do the authors’ arguments support their main point?
  • What evidence supports the main point?
  • How does the author view the role that communication plays in teambuilding and productivity?

Your critique should then focus on the questions below.

  • What is your opinion of the article? Do you agree with the authors’ findings? Why, or why not?
  • What evidence, from the textbook or additional sources, supports your opinion?

Your critique should be a minimum of three pages in length, not counting the title and reference pages. You must use at least three outside sources, one of which may be the textbook. All sources used must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. All references and citations used must be in APA style.