Assignment: Introduction to Quantitative Analysis: Visually Displaying Data Results   PLEASE USE:   The HS Long Survey Dataset, report the mean of X1SES.   In this week’s Discussion, you determined the benefits of visually displaying your data. You also learned that different types of data require different visual displays to adequately “tell the story” of […]

Discussion: Displaying Data Visual displays of data provide you and anyone else with a graphical display of what is often a complex array of quantitative data. A key strength of visualization is the ability to quickly enlighten you with key data. Rather than solely relying on your audience to interpret numerical values and statistics explained […]

Assignment: Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Part 1: Developing an Academic and Professional NetworkWhen was the last time you read Meditation XVII of John Donne’s Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions?Unless you are a student of seventeeth-century poetry, you may not be all that familiar with this piece. However, you may be much more familiar with […]

Critical Appraisal of Research   Realtors rely on detailed property appraisals—conducted using appraisal tools—to assign market values to houses and other properties. These values are then presented to buyers and sellers to set prices and initiate offers.   Research appraisal is not that different. The critical appraisal process utilizes formal appraisal tools to assess the […]

Leadership Theories in Practice   A walk through the Business section of any bookstore or a quick Internet search on the topic will reveal a seemingly endless supply of writings on leadership. Formal research literature is also teeming with volumes on the subject.   However, your own observation and experiences may suggest these theories are […]

Research a Movement or Design Philosophy Discuss the significance of a design movement or philosophy to the history of graphic design. Discuss the origins of the movement/philosophy with consideration for its place in the political, social, and historical context. Define the movement/philosophy, with emphasis on how it differs from those that preceded and followed it […]

Discussion: Working With Children and Adolescents Versus Adults Infant, childhood, and adolescent development are a continual interplay between nature (genetic or biologic predisposition) and nurture (environmental experiences). The nature/nurture continuum and debate will always be a part of your career as a PMHNP. Knowing common developmental milestone is important in the role as a child […]

Personal Leadership Philosophies   Many of us can think of leaders we have come to admire, be they historical figures, pillars of the industry we work in, or leaders we know personally. The leadership of individuals such as Abraham Lincoln and Margaret Thatcher has been studied and discussed repeatedly. However, you may have interacted with […]

Your Leadership Profile   Do you believe you have the traits to be an effective leader? Perhaps you are already in a supervisory role, but as has been discussed previously, appointment does not guarantee leadership skills.   How can you evaluate your own leadership skills and behaviors? You can start by analyzing your performance in […]

Assignment: Evidence-Based Project Is there a difference between “common practice” and “best practice”?   When you first went to work for your current organization, experienced colleagues may have shared with you details about processes and procedures. Perhaps you even attended an orientation session to brief you on these matters. As a “rookie,” you likely kept […]