If you had to help someone spot “fake news,” what would you tell them?

Read and watch the following: andIf you had to help someone spot “fake news,” what would you tell them? Choose a news article from a reputable media outlet and compare it to an online story that you know is fake. Using the checklist provided on the factcheck web site, compare the two. Although fake news is not new, it seems harder to distinguish and more accepted now. Why? How will this acceptance of fake news impact our democracy?

How does the author use polling data to level a criticism at the NRA?

Begin by reading “Shooting Guns: It’s Rather Fun, Actually,” on pp. 544-545. Although the author apparently comes to see some gun owners and users in a (more) sympathetic light based on their own experience at the shooting range, there are no kind words for the National Riffle Association (NRA). How does the author use polling data to level a criticism at the NRA? How do you see other hot-button issues framed through political affiliation, and how does this stereotyping contribute to political polarization? (You might check out this article on 13 Misconceptions About Gun Owners(Links to an external site.), which demonstrates that positions on gun ownership may not always be in lines with political affiliation.)Please see attach pages 543-545please also click on external site for more information on assignment.

Explain reasons for why a program like D.A.R.E. might be different or considered less effective from other public programs.

Evaluators need to have a realistic understanding of the context of evaluations, the political uses of evaluations, and the conditions under which information from evaluations are used to advance stakeholder, agency, and sponsor interests. For this Discussion, consider various public programs and evaluations from this course and your professional experience.Post an explanation of why public programs appear to survive despite having been deemed ineffective. Be sure to address all of the following:Explain reasons for why a program like D.A.R.E. might be different or considered less effective from other public programs.Extend the analogy to least two other federal programs where critics have maintained that few, if any, work.Explain how evaluations, particularly those mandated by legislatures and the executive, should be used.McDavid, J. C., Huse, I., Hawthorn, L. R. L. (2013). Program evaluation and performance measurement: An introduction to practice (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.Chapter 10, “Using Performance Measurement for Accountability and Performance Improvement” (pp. 375–410)Chapter 11, “Program Evaluation and Program Management” (pp. 411–437)Birkeland, S., Murphy-Graham, E., Weiss, C. (2005). Good reasons for ignoring good evaluation: The case of the drug abuse resistance education (D.A.R.E.) program. Evaluation and Program Planning, 28, 247–256.Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.McDavid, J. C., Huse, I. (2011). Legislator uses of public performance reports: Findings from a five-year study. American Journal of Evaluation, 33(1), 1–19.Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.Vanlandingham, G. R. (2010). Escaping the dusty shelf: Legislative evaluation offices’ efforts to promote utilization. American Journal of Evaluation, 32(1), 85–97.Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.Muhlhausen, D. B. (2011). Evaluating federal social programs: Finding out what works and what does not. Retrieved from http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2011/07/evaluating-federal-social-programs-finding-out-what-works-and-what-does-not

What are the four aspects of the sick role model (Parsons 1951)?

Respond to the assigned questions using the lessons and vocabulary found in the reading. Support your answers with examples and research. Your responses should clarify your understanding of the topic. They should be your own—original and free from plagiarism. Follow APA guidelines for writing style, spelling and grammar, and citation of sources.Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates. Participate in the discussion by analyzing each response for completeness and accuracy and by suggesting specific additions or clarifications for improving the discussion question response.Sick Role ModelWhen a person becomes sick, he or she may demonstrate a variety of behaviors. Some people like to be left alone while others may seek assistance. Some people will act well even when they are sick. They may even feel guilty for not being able to do their work or take responsibilities.What are the four aspects of the sick role model (Parsons 1951)? According to Parsons, medicine is an institution for the social control of deviant behavior. Do you agree or disagree with this view? Why or why not?What is the patient-physician relationship according to Cockerham? Which two sociological examples of the sick role, as evidenced by existing research, do you think are most appropriate? Justify your answers with appropriate research and reasoning.Parsons, T. (1951). The social system. Glencoe, IL: The Free Press.Complementary and Alternative medicine (CAM) —An analysis“CAM therapies have been in existence for hundreds of years. While many of these therapies are commonly used in non-Western societies their popularity is increasing steadily. In fact, large numbers of American consumers are using CAM currently in an effort to pre-empt disease and disability or to promote health and a sense of well-being.”(Source: Kirschstein, R. I., Acting Director, National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health, AMSA, 2008.)How effective do you think CAM is in comparison to clinical treatment and diagnosis? Justify your answer. Identify and discuss at least 10 types of treatments offered by CAM practitioners. Analyze and present at least one case that shows the positive effect of CAM and one that shows the negative effect. What is the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) role in CAM research? Justify your answers with appropriate research and reasoning and comment on the postings of at least two peers.

Organizations are struggling to reduce and right-size their information foot-print, using data governance techniques like data cleansing and de-duplication. Why is this effort necessary?

Organizations are struggling to reduce and right-size their information foot-print, using data governance techniques like data cleansing and de-duplication. Why is this effort necessary? Briefly explain and support from your readings, using APA style citations. Remember to appropriately respond to two other learners for full credit.At least one scholarly source should be used in the initial discussion thread. Be sure to use information from your readings and other sources from the UC Library. Use proper citations and references in your post.Read the following learning materials.Alves de Freitas, Andrade dos Reis, E., Senra Michel, W., Gronovicz, M. E., de Macedo Rodrigues, M. A. (2013). Information Governance, Big Data and Data Quality. 2013 IEEE 16th International Conference on Computational Science and Engineering, 1142–1143.Tallon, Ramirez, R. V., Short, J. E. (2013). The Information Artifact in IT Governance: Toward a Theory of Information Governance. Journal of Management Information Systems, 30(3), 141–178.Tallon. (2013). Corporate Governance of Big Data: Perspectives on Value, Risk, and Cost. Computer (Long Beach, Calif.), 46(6), 32–38.Turel, Liu, P., Bart, C. (2017). Board-Level Information Technology Governance Effects on Organizational Performance: The Roles of Strategic Alignment and Authoritarian Governance Style. Information Systems Management, 34(2), 117–136.Simberkoff. (2016). 5 best practices for information governance and risk management. KM World, 25(8), S30–S31.

Suggest relevant strategies and techniques for your peers to use that you learned about in the module resources.

DISCUSSION 1-1In response to at least two of your peers, address the following:Suggest relevant strategies and techniques for your peers to use that you learned about in the module resources, making sure to use APA style citations to cite your source(s).Elaborate on the general value and impact of successful techniques they mention in their initial post.1-2 Milestone oneOverviewIn this module, you learned how to select presentation topics and evaluate sources for credibility. In Milestone One, you will select a topic and credible resources based on a provided scenario, which you will continue to use throughout the course as you work on your course project. Selecting a topic and finding initial resources now will help you get a great start on your project and incorporate feedback from your instructor early on in the brainstorming phase of your presentation creation.ScenarioYour manager has asked that each person in your department select an emerging policy, practice, or process that is relevant to your career or professional development goals and present it to the team in an informative, unbiased presentation to share information about a variety of career-relevant topics. Because this is intended as professional development, your manager has also asked that your presentation use a variety of scholarly and popular resources, which the team could consult on an ongoing basis to learn more or stay informed.PromptAs your presentation topic, select a current or emerging policy, practice, or process that is relevant and applicable to your career or professional development goals. Then select at least five resources to increase your understanding of the topic. Potential topic examples, by specialty, could include:Any: remote work policiesHuman resources/management: performance evaluation processesCriminal justice: body camera policiesEducation: personalized education plansCommunication: First Amendment (free speech)Healthcare: HIPAAYou are free to select any one of these topics or another of your choosing. The above are just suggestions.Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:Topic Selection: Choose a relevant topic for your informative business presentation and explain how it relates to your career or professional development goals.Intended Audience: Describe the intended audience for your presentation and explain:How is this topic relevant for them?What can they learn from your presentation?Resource Selection: List at least five resources that you will use to support your presentation that meet the following requirements:At least two resources are scholarlyEach resource is cited using APA-style citationsEach resource is credibleSubmit a 1–2 paragraph response and references in a Microsoft Word document. Sources should be cited according to APA style.

identify strategies that could be used to improve the policy.

Step 1 – Identifying the IssueSelect a critical issue in the US foreign policy relationship with another country.Try to pick a country of personal interest, which should help motivate your research efforts. Finally, identify strategies that could be used to improve the policy.Step 2 – Gathering SourcesGather three scholarly sources (articles published in a peer-reviewed academic journal) that address the issue you selected and offer suggestions for improvement using the following criteria:The article must be no more than ten years old, a minimum of five pages in length, and should meet the standards of college level material.Carefully choose those sources that provide a variety of perspectives on your topic.For current events information relevant to your topic, you may use newspaper articles, magazine articles, and items of the like as “supplemental sources” in addition to the 3 main sources.Textbooks, Dictionaries, Encyclopedias (including Wikipedia), Almanacs, or an Atlas are reference materials andare not to be listedas sources on the collegiate level.Provide the formal MLA or APA citation for each source both on the works cited page and in the body text of the assignment.Step 3 – The Proposal (50 points)Submit a proposal in the body of an e-mail (not as an attachment) by the date specified in the course calendar.There is a sample proposal posted online for you to use as a model. Identify the foreign policy relationship selected for study and present a bibliography listing the 3 primary sources.Failure to submit an acceptable proposal by the deadline will result in the entire assignment being incomplete.Step 4 – The Memo (110 points)Prepare a formal policy memo for the President of the United States (POTUS). Your document should quickly explain how the President can take your advice and put it into action.He is a busy man, so you must convey information quickly and on point.This document should quickly articulate (in 2-3 paragraphs) the relevance of the issue, the current policy position (citing the supporting evidence) and conclude with suggested reforms.The memo is to be 1.5 pages in your own words and a maximum of 2 full pages in length with citations. Keep citations to an absolute minimum. No more and no less is necessary for this activity.Failure to meet the minimum writing requirement will result in a zero for the entire assignment (no partial credit will be awarded as this is a formal institutional assessment).The formatting is to be single spaced; this is the protocol for a memo.If you need help with the formatting, use the supplements provided for the project.Finally, add a cover page to the front of the document and include the works cited page at the end. Submit all pages together as one file to the appropriate dropbox.The grading standards used to assess the quality of your work for this project will be detailed in a grading rubric, which will be provided during the semester.It is strongly suggested that student read ahead and use the library database during the first week of the course to begin researching a topic. This project requires carefully planning throughout the semester. Refer to the course calendar for the specific due date. The final product is to be submitted as a single file via the submission guidelines identified by the instructor.

explain the challenges associated with increasing the amount of accountability within public administration.

Discuss how the Department of Defense and the Pentagon cannot account for some $6.5 trillion which illustrates the issue of accountability in public administration including the leadership within theDoD and Pentagon. Consider the specific issues including accountability and explain the challenges associated with increasing the amount of accountability within public administration.

How has Globalization affected the USA’s poverty level

Question 1 Answers should have separate reference pageGlobalization has increased poverty levels in the USA due to companies outsourcing;• How has Globalization affected the USA’s poverty level• How can we combat it• What kind of policies do we need to implement to combat this• how does globalization affect the poverty levels in the US? Question 2Review article below and share your thoughts with examples https://www.epi.org/press/globalization-lowered-wages-american-workers/Question 3 What do you think about this recent move from trump? http://time.com/5113472/donald-trump-solar-panel-tariff/

Distinguish between the majority opinion’s concept of a “zone of privacy” and the opinions written by the dissenting justices.

Assignment 9Essay 1. Privacy has always been an important value to Americans. Many Americans believe that a great many personal issues are simply not the business of the government. In Griswold v. Connecticut (1965), the Supreme Court established a “zone of privacy” regarding contraceptive use. Since that time, the Court has addressed other privacy issues. In your response, address the following points: • List three topics that you believe should be included in this zone of privacy. (The three topics do not have to be lofty; they should merely be things that you think the government should not have the right to pry into.) • Do you believe that the availability of information on the Internet and the Internet’s widespread use makes maintaining your privacy more difficult? Why or why not?Essay 2. Describe the facts and issues presented in Griswold v. Connecticut (1965). Distinguish between the majority opinion’s concept of a “zone of privacy” and the opinions written by the dissenting justices. Use a minimum of two sources, one of which may be the textbook.Each essay should be at least 500 words in length (2 pages, double-spaced), using 12-point font, and in proper APA format