Author: chris

A 47-year-old obese female complains of pain in her right wrist, with tingling and numbness in the thumb and index and middle fingers for the past 2 weeks. She has been frustrated because the pain causes her to drop her hair-styling tools.

 

 

 

To prepare: With regard to the case study you were assigned:

 

•Review this week’s Learning Resources, and consider the insights they provide about the case study.

 

•Consider what history would be necessary to collect from the patient in the case study you were assigned.

 

•Consider what physical exams and diagnostic tests would be appropriate to gather more information about the patient’s condition. How would the results be used to make a diagnosis?

 

•Identify at least five possible conditions that may be considered in a differential diagnosis for the patient. Discussion post should be in the SOAP Note format, rather than the traditional narrative style Discussion posting format.

 

Post  1 to 2 pages  SOAP NOTE ON: A  description of the health history you would need to collect from the patient in the case study to which you were assigned. Explain what physical exams and diagnostic tests would be appropriate and how the results would be used to make a diagnosis. List five different possible conditions for the patient’s differential diagnosis, and justify why you selected each.

 

 

 

REFERENCE

 

Readings

 

•Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., Flynn, J. A., Solomon, B. S., & Stewart, R. W. (2015). Seidel’s guide to physical examination (8th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.

 

◦Chapter 5, “Mental Status” (64-78)

 

◦Chapter 22, “Neurologic System” (pp. 544-580)

 

 

 

Dains, J. E., Baumann, L. C., & Scheibel, P. (2016). Advanced health assessment and clinical diagnosis in primary care (5th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.

 

◦Chapter 4, “Affective Changes” (pp. 33-46)

 

Bearden, S. T., & Nay, L. B. (2011). Utility of EEG in differential diagnosis of adults with unexplained acute alteration of mental status. American Journal of Electroneurodiagnostic Technology, 51(2), 92–104.

World Cultural Perspective

By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assignment criteria:

• Competency 1: Evaluate communication issues and trends of various cultures within the United States.
  • Develop research strategies for locating appropriate sources that indicate cross-cultural trends.
• Competency 3: Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and attitudes to increase intercultural competencies.
  • Investigate cultural tendencies, issues, and trends.
• Competency 4: Analyze how nonverbal communication (body language) influences intercultural communication.
  • Identify sources that demonstrate the effects of nonverbal communication.
• Competency 5: Communicate effectively in a variety of formats and contexts.
  • Write coherently to support a central idea in appropriate format with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.

Instructions

This assignment will help you prepare for your World Cultural Perspective paper, which is due in Unit 9. Complete the following:

• Reflecting on the readings and the media pieces assigned in this unit, along with the Skin Deepvideo and the activities you completed on the RACE—The Power of Illusion Web site, write a paragraph explaining the cultural tendencies, issues, and trends that stood out for you as you engaged in the readings, videos, and activities.
• Compile an initial list of resources on cross-cultural issues and trends that you could use in your World Cultural Perspectives paper. For each resource, describe your research strategy for locating it, and explain how it may add value to your paper. Be sure to include resources that apply to nonverbal communication as well. Format your references in APA style. Keep in mind that this list of resources may change throughout the course.

Refer to the World Cultural Perspective Scoring Guide as you develop this assignment.

Assignment Requirements

• Written Communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• APA Formatting: Paper, resources, and citations are formatted according to APA style and formatting.
• Font and Font Size: Times New Roman or Arial, 12 point.

Develop your assignment as a Microsoft Word document. Submit your document as an attachment in the assignment area.

Note: Your instructor may also use the Writing Feedback Tool to provide feedback on your writing. In the tool, click on the linked resources for helpful writing information.

Steve has asked his girlfriend Nadia to marry him. They dated for a year after meeting in college at a fraternity party. Nadia has been sexually intimate with one other boyfriend, while Steve has had multiple partners.  Both are American, but Nadia’s grandparents are originally from Egypt. Despite different religious backgrounds (Steve is Methodist; Nadia was raised as a Muslim) and cultures, they have a lot in common and both sets of parents are very happy about their engagement. As part of their preparation, they have begun premarital counseling. As Steve and Nadia’s counselor, you know that a discussion of sexuality will be important to their marital success.

• Describe the important aspects of sexuality (such as arousal and response, intimacy, contraception, etc.) that Nadia and Steve need to discuss. Remember to consider psychological/emotional as well as physical factors.
• Include a discussion of at least 1 theoretical perspective that you have learned about in this course (e.g., Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love, Masters and Johnson’s work, etc.).
• What risk factors pertaining to health can you infer might be present from the scenario? What can the couple do to minimize these risks?
• How will you show cultural competence during your sessions (i.e., what cultural issues should you consider)?

write an essay 4 pages in length.   Also include a cover page and reference list.

HIS/356     Ancient and Medieval African Civilizations

Write a 70 to 100 word short-answer response for the following: 8 Discussion

 

(1)    What factors contributed to the development of African civilizations? Which factors do you think were the most important? Explain why and provide an example.

(2)        How did life change within Africa when it became involved in the global trade networks introduced by the Europeans and Arabs? Was African life influenced more by European or Arab traders or did both groups equally influence Africans? Why?

(3)                 Why have so many societies kept slaves?

(4)   Why did the treatment of slaves vary so much from one culture to another?

(5)   What conditions do you think finally led to the abolition of legal slavery? What allows various forms of illegal slavery to exist today?

(6)   What effect did the deplorable conditions on the slave ship have on the psychology of the slaves?

(7)   What audience was Baquaqua’s biography written for, and how did that influence the content of his account?

(8)   What do Muslim teachings in general say about the proper role of women in family life and society?

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. And also free of

NURS 6521

 

 

 

To prepare:

 

•Select one of the following hematologic disorders: anemia, hemophilia, cancer, sickle cell anemia, thalassemia, thrombolytic disorders, or white blood cell disorders. Consider the types of drugs that would be prescribed to patients to treat symptoms associated with this disorder.

 

•Select one of the following factors: genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or behavior. Reflect on how this factor might impact the effects of prescribed drugs, as well as any measures you might take to help reduce negative side effects.

 

 

 

P0ST  1TO 2 PAGE DISCUSSION  PAPER ON :  A description of the hematologic disorder you selected including types of drugs that would be prescribed to patients to treat associated symptoms. Then, explain how the factor you selected might impact the effects of prescribed drugs, as well as any measures you might take to help reduce negative side effects.

 

 

 

REFERENCE

 

Arcangelo, V. P., & Peterson, A. M. (Eds.). (2013). Pharmacotherapeutics for advanced practice: A practical approach (3rd ed.). Ambler, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

 

◦Review Chapter 49, “Anticoagulation Disturbances” (pp. 764–803)

 

Chapter 50, “Anemias” (pp. 804–817)

 

Drugs.com. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.drugs.com/

Imagine that you are a financial manager researching investments for your client. Use the Strayer Learning Resource Center to research the stock of any U.S. publicly traded company that you may consider as an investment opportunity for your client. Your investment should align with your client’s investment goals. (Note: Please ensure that you are able to find enough information about this company in order to complete this assignment. You will create an appendix, in which you will insert related information.)

The assignment covers the following topics:

• Rationale for choosing the company for which to invest
• Ratio analysis
• Stock price analysis
• Recommendations

Refer to the following resources to assist with completing your assignment: Stock Selection Forbes – “Six Rules to Follow When Picking Stocks” CNN Money – “Stocks: Investing in stocks” The Motley Fool – “13 Steps to Investing Foolishly” Seeking Alpha – “The Graham And Dodd Method For Valuing Stocks” Investopedia – “Guide to Stock-Picking Strategies” Seeking Alpha – “Get Your Smart Beta Here! Dividend Growth Stocks As ‘Strategic Beta’ Investments” Market and Company Information U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission – “Market Structure” Yahoo! Finance Mergent Online (Note: This resource is also available through the Strayer Learning Resource Center.) Seeking Alpha (Note: Also available through the Android or iTunes App store.) Morningstar (Note: You can create a no-cost Basic Access account.) Research Hub, located in the left menu of your course in Blackboard.

 

Write a ten to fifteen (10-15) page paper in which you:

1. Provide a rationale for the stock that you selected, indicating the significant economic, financial, and other factors that led you to consider this stock.
2. Suggest the primary reasons why the selected stock is a suitable investment for your client. Include a description of your client’s profile.
3. Select any five (5) financial ratios that you have learned about in the text. Analyze the past three (3) years of the selected financial ratios for the company; you may obtain this information from the company’s financial statements. Determine the company’s financial health. (Note: Suggested ratios include, but are not limited to, current ratio, quick ratio, earnings per share, and price earnings ratio.)
4. Based on your financial review, determine the risk level of the stock from your investor’s point of view. Indicate key strategies that you may use in order to minimize these perceived risks.
5. Provide your recommendations of this stock as an investment opportunity. Support your rationale with resources, such as peer-reviewed articles, material from the Strayer Learning Resource Center, and reviews by market analysts.
6. Use at least five (5) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other similar websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Critique financial management strategies that support business operations in various market environments.
• Analyze financial statements for key ratios, cash flow positions, and taxation effects.
• Review fixed income strategies using time value of money concept, bond valuation methods, and interest rate calculations.
• Estimate the risk and return on financial investments.
• Apply financial management options to corporate finance.
• Determine the cost of capital and how to maximize returns.
• Formulate cash flow analysis for capital projects including project risks and returns.
• Evaluate how corporate valuation and forecasting affect financial management.
• Analyze how capital structure decision-making practices impact financial management.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in financial management.
• Write clearly and concisely about financial management using proper writing mechanics.

Assignment 1______________________________________

 

 

 

WRTG 393 students,

 

The next assignment is the annotated bibliography.

 

For this writing assignment, we begin organizing possible sources for the Analytical Report. You will want to read the instructions for the final analytical report so that you have an idea of what types of topics to consider for the annotated bibliography.

 

You have completed various exercises in using OneSearch, a gateway through which you can find quality articles in the databases to which UMUC subscribes.

 

For this assignment, you will write an annotated bibliography of four sources. All four sources should be acquired through OneSearch. They should come from scholarly journals or trade journals.

 

Annotated bibliographies are written for various classes for different reasons. One reason for writing an annotated bibliography is to help you organize research you have begun for a paper.

 

You will prepare to write the annotated bibliography by completing the following steps:

 

• Consider a topic for your final report. Please refer to the instructions for the final report for more information on topics to consider.
• Peruse through different sources that could inform the paper on that topic. You will want to consider many sources as you navigate the OneSearch interface.
• Select four of the sources you have found.

 

You will then write the annotated bibliography as follows:

 

• cite each article in APA format
• summarize each article in 100-150 words.
• write a one- or two-sentence evaluation at the end of the annotation explaining why this source might be helpful to you for your analytical report.
• list each reference (followed by its annotation) in alphabetical order.

 

Keep in mind that, when you eventually write your analytical report, you don’t have to use every source you annotate for your annotated bibliography in that report. You might find that, as you find more sources and consider your topic more thoroughly, you don’t use several of the sources you annotated. This outcome is not a problem. The purpose of writing the annotated bibliography is to help get you started on locating sources and allow you to begin analyzing and summarizing them.

 

Strategies to Consider for this Assignment:

 

• UMUC’s Information and Library Services unit provides a tutorial on how to write an annotation of a source. Click here to access the tutorial.
• The transcript of the tutorial can be accessed by clicking here.
• The following are some links to sample Annotated Bibliographies. Some of them give examples in APA format. You may want to observe these examples and perhaps model your work after them.
• A variety of samples from The University of North Carolina Writing Center, including these specific examples of APA-style annotations.
• Some instruction from Cornell University. The website also provides more information on the process of writing an annotated bibliography.
• Some samples from Memorial University in Newfoundland.
• Some instruction from East Carolina University.

 

Length:

 

The annotation for each article should be 100-150 words.

 

Assignment 2___________________________________

 

WRTG 393 students,

 

This next assignment is is designed to help you get started on organizing the analytical report. It will be an outline of the report.

 

In this assignment, we continue with steps in planning for an organizing the analytical report. You will want to read the instructions for the analytical report so that you have an idea of what types of topics to consider as you construct your outline for the report.

 

You will write an outline, along with some other brief explanations, for the plan for your analytical report.

 

For your outline, you will submit the following items:

 

• statement of the problem — This section should be one or two sentences stating the problem you are addressing.
• purpose and scope of the work — This section should be one paragraph explaining why you have conducted your analysis. You will state why you think the problem you are addressing needs to be addressed.
• decision-maker or group of decision-makers— This section will identify the individual or individuals to whom you are directing the report.

  sources and methods of data collection — This section should be one paragraph explaining how you went about gathering data. You might mention interviews you conducted, searches you conducted in OneSearch, or other methods of information gathering you used.

• preliminary outline — This section should use Roman numerals to outline, even roughly, the plan for the report.

 

You might have, for example, the following:

 

• I.
  • A.
  • B.
  • C.
• II.
  • A.
  • B,
  • C.
• III.
  • A.
  • B.
  • C..

 

 

 

Overall, you should not need more than three or four Roman numerals. Again, this can even be a fairly rough outline. Do not feel you have to stick with the outline you have developed when you write your actual report.

 

Length:

 

The outline has no word count minimum or maximum. It should be one to two pages long.

 

 

 

Assignment 3 (Final Assignment)_______________________

 

WRTG 393 students,

 

Your next assignment is to write an analytical report that addresses a problem or issue within an organization. For this assignment, you will write a report of 2000-3000 words on a problem or issue within your workplace or community.

 

You will identify a problem or issue within your organization. This may be a current place of employment or a community group, such as a church, school, homeowner’s association, daycare, recreation center, soccer team, or other group.

 

You will then accomplish the following in the report:

 

• define the problem persuasively and accurately
• propose a solution or solutions to the problem or issue
• present that solution to a decision-maker or group of decision-makers who can implement the recommendation.

 

The report will include the following components:

 

• title page
• transmittal letter or memo
• executive summary
• table of contents
• body of report, with headings and subheadings
• References page, with references listed in APA format

 

 

 

Your report must also include the following:

 

• At least one graphic in the text.
• A minimum of five sources cited within the report.
  • At least one source must be a scholarly source.
  • APA style should be used in citing and listing the sources.

 

The complete report should be 2000-3000 words, not including the list of references. The purpose of establishing a word count is to ensure the topic chosen is neither too big nor too small. Also, writing within parameters is a common requirement in professional communications.

 

The complete report, as stated above, should cite at least five sources. At least one of them should come from a peer-reviewed, scholarly journal. Your sources can also include interviews. The sources will be integrated into the paper to explain the problem, provide evidence of the problem, and support the solution. If you are having trouble locating scholarly sources for your topic, you can let me know during the weeks leading up to the due date for the report. I can try to help you or work with you on integrating sources.

 

An Excellent Resource on Analytical Reports:

 

The Academic Language Learning and Success Program at Charles Darwin University has an excellent guide to writing analytical reports. Click here to access it.

 

Other Helpful Guides on Report Writing:

 

-Victoria University of Wellington has a thorough outline and review of the components of this type of business report. Click here to access it.

 

-Queen Margaret University has an excellent guide for this type of report. Click here to access it.

 

-Murdoch University has an outstanding guide on writing this type of report. Click here to access it.

 

-Colorado State University presents excellent tips in organizing the report. Click here to access its site.

 

-Monash University has a sample case study report that you might find helpful. Click here to access it.

 

Examples of Analytical Reports:

 

-For an example of an analytical report on a problem at a college campus, click here.

 

-For an example of on analytical report a transportation problem, click here.

 

-For an example of analytical report on a topic related to economics, click here.

 

-For an example of an analytical report on a technical topic, click here.

 

Topics to Help You Come Up with Ideas on this Assignment:

 

Some possible workplace research topics are the following. These are just examples to help you get started. Please do not feel that you have to select one of these topics.

 

The following topics are specific to UMUC:

 

• the effects of the move from WebTycho to LEO for UMUC students
• the effects of the move from WebTycho to LEO for UMUC instructors
• methods for helping UMUC instructors become acclimated to LEO
• methods for helping UMUC students become acclimated to LEO
• methods for improving online instruction at UMUC
• the feasibility of UMUC’s offering Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)
• the feasibility of UMUC’s offering credit to students who complete a MOOC

 

 

 

The following topics have been borrowed from Lannon, J.M, Gurak, L. J, and Daemon, D. (2011). Instructor’s resource manual to accompany Technical Communication, 12th ed. Boston: Longman:

 

• the long-term effects of a vegetarian diet
• comparison of two or more brands of equipment
• the adequacy of veterans’ benefits
• the influence of a stadium or civic center in your city or community
• the best computer to buy for a specific need
• the best type of computer (desktop, laptop, Chromebook, tablet) for a specific need
• the best location for a new business
• the effects of budget cuts in public education in your area
• the effects of legalized gambling in your state
• the causes of low morale in your workplace
• methods of improving productivity in your workplace
• analysis of benefits from organic farming practicesmethods of dealing with discarded computers and other types of electronic waste
• the pros and cons of taking writing classes online
• the pros and cons of taking classes online in ____ (fill in the blank with a field of study of your choice)
• the adequacy of police protection in your town or city

 

 

 

The following topics are ideas that have been used in previous classes:

 

• going to a wireless network
• going to a paperless office
• switching from Windows to Linux (or other similar switch)
• installing/upgrading company firewall
• establishing a drug policy
• establishing an employee leave donation program
• establishing an equipment donation program for used computers, etc.
• establishing a company recycling program (paper, etc.)
• education/retraining for your employees
• establishing a program for millennial workers (e.g., training on certain aspects of etiquette, on understanding other generations, etc.)
• designing a training program for workplace safety issues
• redesigning employee performance evaluations
• developing a work-at-home (telecommuting) policy
• developing a flex-time policy
• establishing on-site day care or providing other child care benefits
• providing gym membership or creating an on-site workout facility
• creating or revising a charitable contribution policy
• creating or improving a tuition assistance program
• accommodations needed for employee/s with specific health issues (for example, migraines)
• establishing a Habitat for Humanity (or other group) chapter at your organization

 

 

 

Some students have chosen topics outside of their workplaces, such as the following:

 

• betting additional lighting in the neighborhood
• changing traffic patterns around your child’s school
• installing a tot lot in your neighborhood
• constructing a crying baby room at your place of worship
• offering ESL courses at your church
• increasing participation in a military Family Support Group

 

 

 

Length:

 

2000-3000 words, not including the list of references. In other words, the text of the paper should be 2000-3000 words. The sources should be cited and listed in APA style.

Additional Information: The board at AGC needs a status update on your change management project. Shawn wants to bring you in to consult about how this should be handled and what challenges may be in store for him during this feedback process. Shawn asks you to write an executive report for John and the board of directors regarding the change management process and all progress made in resolving the global human capital management problems associated with AGC. Shawn meets you for lunch to discuss what he needs.

“It’s good to see you,” he says.

“Thanks for calling,” you say. “I have enjoyed working with you on this project.”

“I’ll get right to the point,” he says. “We need you to develop an executive report of the overall plan and all activities completed to date. This report should include an overview regarding the value of human capital management, various human capital management problems, leadership styles and their impact on organizational cultures, the steps in your change management plan, diagnostics, data analysis, action planning, and interventions implemented. This list is not all-inclusive.”

“Okay,” you say. “Is there anything else that needs to be included in the report?”

“Glad you ask,” he says. “You need to provide responses to some questions, as well. I’ll send a contract that spells everything out.”

“Very good,” you say.

The next day, Shawn’s contract arrives, and it itemizes all of the requirements for the report that he talked about at lunch.

The executive report should be 1,500–2,000 words and should include the following:

• An overview of the value of implementing human capital management strategies
• List at least five human capital management problems at AGC
• Leadership styles and their impact on organizational cultures
• The steps in your change management plan including:
• Methods of diagnosis
• Data analysis
• Root cause analysis
• Action planning
• A list of critical interventions that need to be integrated at AGC
• How will you measure the effectiveness of the plan?
• What could be improved?
• What are the next steps?
• Scholarly references

In a 5- to 7-page (not including references), double-spaced, APA-formatted paper, summarize the theory or theories you intend to integrate into your work as a school counselor. Structure your Assignment to the following key questions or areas and connect your responses to theoretical foundations, while offering scholarly support for your ideas. In addition to the course materials, you must include at least five scholarly sources.

• Explain how your chosen theory(ies) addresses the role of the school counselor, which includes promoting students’ academic, career, and personal/social development.
• Describe the nature of the school counselor-student relationship and its relative importance, both according to your view and the perspective of your chosen theory(ies). (Be specific with regard to your interest in Elementary, Middle/Jr. High School, or Secondary school counseling).
• Identify key factors that promote and enhance student success, both according to your own views and the perspective of your chosen theory(ies). (Explain what key factors facilitate positive change).
• Describe the key goals of the school counseling process, according to your chosen theory(ies). (In other words, how will students be different, as a result?)
• Describe developmentally appropriate techniques and procedures of your approach and describe their application to school-based settings.
• Describe specific student populations, presenting issues, or developmental concerns best suited for this approach, as well as those least suited for this approach

Assignment 2: LASA 1—Create an Interview Guide

 

Directions:

During the first week of class you conducted your first practice interview.  You have since had the opportunity to learn about the formal process of interviewing and the techniques used in interviewing. With this new information in mind, it is time to develop a detailed plan for your second interview, which you may conduct face-to-face or over the telephone. Your second interview is broken down into two parts.

1. The first portion, preparing for the interview, is due this week in Module 3 (LASA 1).
2.  The second part of this assignment, conducting and analyzing the interview, is due in Module 5 (LASA 2).

For this week you will be completing A. You will need to:

1. 1. Locate a Volunteer:

      He/she will play the role of “client” seeking help for persistent headaches and problems sleeping. The person you interview can be someone you know personally or you can contact your classmates through the Student Lounge to arrange to interview one another.

      1. The client believes that stress may be part of the problem with his/her symptoms.  Remember that this is a role play, and your volunteer should be aware that this is a practice interview and not a real psychological interview.
      2. Prior to conducting your interview, ask your volunteer to think about stress that s/he can discuss related to the client’s problems (e.g., your client may think about stress from a job or stress related to a relationship with a significant other). However, DO NOT have your volunteer discuss this stress with you prior to the interview. You want to be able to explore this topic in depth during your interview. This scenario is intentionally left open-ended in order to allow students to maximize opportunity to utilize interview skills during the interview.
   2. Create an Interview Guide:
      1. In order to achieve a quality interview, you will need to first plan your interview, which is this week’s assignment (you will conduct and analyze the interview in Module 5).
      2. The purpose of your interview is to gather in-depth information to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning for the client.  You will need to gather detailed information about the symptoms being reported for both headaches and sleep problems (e.g., How often are the headaches occurring?  How long do they last?  What do they feel like?  Has any treatment helped?  Is there any pattern to the headaches?).  You will also need to present a complete picture of the patient.  What is the patient’s gender, age, marital status, and employment status?  Be sure to go beyond these example questions, and provide an in-depth, highly detailed interview with your client.

Interview Guide Topics

The Interview Guide should directly address the below topics.  Use each of these topics as headings within your paper to ensure that you directly respond to each.  You should respond with at least a paragraph for each topic/heading.

1. 1. 1. Identify and summarize the purpose of your interview.  How will the information you gather be used?
      2. Explain how you will structure the interview and your reasoning behind the structuring of the interview. Include a list of topics you plan to cover.
      3. Compose the questions you will use to obtain the information (develop a minimum of 15-20 questions). Be sure that you develop a minimum of 5 open and 5 closed ended questions.
      4. Develop a minimum of 5 examples of paraphrasing, summaries, or

         reflections techniques that could be used during your interview (must have at least one of each paraphrase, summary, and reflection). When you conduct your actual interview, these exact examples you create may not fit depending on the responses of your interviewee, but it is important to start thinking now about how you will incorporate these techniques.  For this Interview Guide assignment, develop hypothetical examples of each type of technique.

      5. Identify the opening techniques you will utilize to build rapport with the volunteer/client.
      6. Identify types/examples of questions you want to avoid during interview.

Include an Analysis Summary:

In addition to the Interview Guide include an analysis (2-3 paragraphs) of your own preliminary thoughts about this client based on the limited information you have about this client. Have you ever known a person with chronic headaches or sleep problems? What is your “gut reaction” to hearing about a patient with chronic headaches and problems sleeping? That the person is a complainer? Is he/she a victim of terrible illness? Spend some time examining your thoughts and attitudes. It is normal for all of us to make at least preliminary assumptions about everyone we come in to contact with, and a good interviewer has awareness of his or her preliminary assumptions. Include the following in your analysis:

1. Identify your own beliefs (sympathetic, unsympathetic, or some mixture of both) and explain how these could affect your interview. Do you think that your beliefs are influenced by your own age, cultural, gender, sexual orientation, or ethnicity?
2. Identify steps you can take to limit the impact of your own beliefs on the interview. Be as specific as possible.

Start planning now! Remember that you will need a volunteer to role play your client in Module 5. Work on identifying that person now and scheduling your interview well in advance to avoid any possible scheduling delays. You will also need to audio or video record the interview in Module 5 so that you can later transcribe the interview. Make sure you have access to the equipment you will need.

Submit your assignment to the

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria	Maximum Points
Identified and summarized the purpose of the interview.	16
Listed the topics he/she planned to cover during the interview. Explained how to structure the interview and the reasoning behind the structuring of the interview.	16
Composed the questions (5 open ended and 5 closed ended) to be used to obtain the information during the interview.	16
Develop hypothetical examples for at least 5 techniques (paraphrasing, summaries, or reflections) that could be used during the interview.	16
Identified the opening techniques to be utilized to build rapport with the volunteer/client.	16
Identified types/examples of questions you want to avoid during the interview.	16
Identified and explained how one’s own beliefs could affect the interview. Analyzed how beliefs are influenced by one’s own cultural, gender, sexual orientation or ethnicity.	32
Identified steps to take to limit the impact of one’s own beliefs on the interview.	28
Style (4 points): Tone, audience, and word choice Organization (12 points): Introduction, transitions, and conclusion Usage and Mechanics (12 points): Grammar, spelling, and sentence structure APA Elements (16 points): In text citations and references, paraphrasing, and appropriate use of quotations and other elements of style	44
Total:	200