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“For this assignment, complete: 1) the reading by Maloney; 2) the Santa Clara University Ethics Webpage article; and 3) the three case studies provided. Then, using as a basis either the Maloney article OR A Framework for Thinking Ethically from the SCU website, analyze each case study. Your analysis should address the elements identified in A Framework for Ethical Decision Making at the SCU website (recognizing an ethical issue, get the facts, evaluate alternative actions, make a decision and test it, act and reflect on the outcome).

Your analysis of the three case studies should be presented in a document no more than five pages, maximum.”

This assignment is worth 150 points. I’ll be using the rubric below. Not only will that let you know where your points are coming from, it should give you a useful outline for your paper. If you want to use it to make bold subheadings at the start of each section where you intend to address that requirement (Ethical decision-making, Model, Case Study, etc), I think that would help both you and me.

Describe the concept of ethical decision-making (20 points)

Summarize either the Mahoney or SCU model (20 points)

Summarize each case study and in one sentence clearly state the ethical issue that needs to be decided (5 points)

Identify the ethical choices available to the decision maker(s) (5 points)

State the decision you recommend the decision maker(s) make (10 points)

Use the model you selected to support that recommendation in a clear and analytical manner (40 points)

Identify any counterarguments and refute them (10 points)

Make a general conclusion about how this particular analysis can help you make ethical decisions in the future (20 points)

Write in an organized, logical, concise, and efficient way that follows the standard rules of English and the APA format (20 points

Here are the readings….
Maloney, S., Chaplain (Col). (March-April 1981). Ethics theory for the military professional. Air University Review, (3)32, pp. 55-60.
Andre, C., DeCosse, D. Hanson, K., McLean, M., Meyer, M., Moberg, D., Shanks, T., & Velasquez, M. (2009). A framework for thinking ethically, and A framework for ethical decision making. Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.
Used with permission from Santa Clara University.
Maloney, S.D. (n.d.). The case of the two soldiers case study. International Society for Military Ethics.

1. Assume you are a researcher, please write null hypothesis and alternative hypothesis for the research question below (10’):
2. Does the yearly income for Professors differ from Lawyers? Please write two-tailed hypothesis.
3. Is there a difference in memory retention between MPA students and MBA students? Please write two-tailed hypothesis.
4. Did dieters lose more fat than the exercisers? Please write two-tailed hypothesis.
5. Do people who take daily vitamins live longer than people who don’t? Please write one-tailed hypothesis.
6. Are engineers less extroverted compared to statisticians? Please write one-tailed hypothesis.
7. Assume you are a researcher, you want to examine whether cycling commuters are healthier than general population in the community. You are using BMI index as the measurement for health status. The average BMI index of general population in the community is 25, with population standard deviation, 1.5. You randomly selected 142 cycling commuters and collected their BMI index. The average BMI index of these 142 individuals is 23.5. With a 5% significance level, can you conclude that cycling commuters are healthier than general population in community? (2’)

Cycling commuter:

Mean BMI:  23.5

N = 142

General population:

Mean BMI = 25

Standard deviation: 1.5

1. Please first write down two-tailed hypothesis (0.5’)
2. Given the information, compute two-tailed test statistics (0.5’).
3. Then, make the decision whether you can reject the null hypothesis and justify your decision (0.5’).
4. Lastly, interpret the result (0.5’).
5. The dataset provided includes 184 US cities. 21 variables in the dataset, contain information ranging from city sustainability policy actions to population health status, along with local demographic information. The explanation for each variable is on sheet 2. (3’)

Given the information in the dataset, pick one from three research questions and answer the following questions:

1. Does cities with higher rate on ease of cycling have higher level of bike usage?
2. Does the city with higher level biking usage have less people diagnosed with physical health problems?
3. Whether is there a significant difference between cities implementing policy to expand biking/walking trails and cities not expanding biking/walking trails in the proportion of population who are diagnosed with mental health problem?
4. Based upon the research question you picked, what is the dependent variable? What is the independent variable?
5. What is the measurement level of the dependent variable and independent variable?
6. Based upon your research question, please write down the null hypothesis and one tailed alternative hypothesis.

Why do so few women occupy positions of national political leadership in Canada?
Compare the nature and effects of the single-member plurality (or first-past-the-post) and mixed-member proportional (or additional member) voting systems. Which is the better system?
Compare the history and ideology of two existing national political parties of Canada, the United States, or the United Kingdom.
What is the political role of interest groups in western liberal democracies? In what ways do interest groups enhance democratic government? In what ways can they undermine it?
“Despite having gained formal political equality in western liberal democracies, women continue to face formidable systemic barriers to participation in national politics.”
“Current demands for the use of referenda as a means of ratifying laws should be resisted. Among other things, extensive use of referenda would make it virtually impossible to adopt necessary though unpopular laws.”
After developing the argument through a connected series of points, close the paper with a conclusion which sums up the main points and relates them to the thesis of the paper.
B) Clarity (5/30)
Present your points clearly and logically. Write the paper as if it were directed to a general, reasonably well-educated audience. Accordingly, be sure to define key terms (such as “direct democracy” or “systemic discrimination”). As the paper should be written in your own words, direct quotations should be used sparingly and only to advance or clarify your argument.
C) Evidence (10/30)
Support your points with research and with rational, balanced arguments. As the essay topics deal with issues that are open to a range of plausible interpretations, be sure to acknowledge important viewpoints which run contrary to your own. Briefly evaluate them before moving on to your next point.
D) Style (5/30)
Pay attention to grammar, spelling, and punctuation and be sure to provide references for all quotations and research sources used.
Sources must be cited with footnotes or endnotes (sometimes called “the Chicago style”) and must be listed in a separate bibliography. Note that the proper variant to use is the Humanities style.
Do not use the MLA or APA citation format.
For details on avoiding plagiarism and on the correct use of footnotes or endnotes, see Guidelines for Academic Essays (Dept. of History, Latin, and Political Science, 2012) and the relevant pages on citation of the Library website.
II. CONDUCTING RESEARCH
For those students with little or no recent experience in writing a research paper, the following is a suggested series of steps.
1) Choose a topic from the list of approved term paper topics.
2) Conduct brief research on the topic. For a preliminary list of sources, refer to the bibliographic references in the Dyck text and in relevant supplementary readings. Then search the library for additional materials.
3) Write a thesis statement.
4) Make an outline of the points you intend to make.
5) Start writing. You may need to conduct further research on specific points as you write your first draft.
6) Keep accurate notes of all library sources used so that you may compile a complete list of references. Avoid plagiarism!
7) Use at least four (4) different sources, citing appropriate passages from them through the use of footnotes or endnotes.
B) The paper should be double-spaced and typed in 12-point type.
C) If using endnotes, place them on a separate page at the end of the paper, ahead of the Bibliography.
D) The Bibliography should be on a separate page, after the Endnotes page (if applicable).
E) Pages in the body of the paper should be numbered.

This week we focused on healthcare policy initiatives and ways in which nurses can advocate and influence change. For our discussion, please complete the following:

1. Identify a healthcare issue within your community and explain the issue to your class colleagues. (You may use the same issue you identified in Week 2, but please expand your responses to address this week’s focus).
2. Describe the type of healthcare policy you would advocate for in an effort to change this issue.
3. What type of campaign would you need to launch in order to gather a network of support?
4. Compose a Tweet that describes what you have shared with your class colleagues. Remember, Twitter only allows for 140 characters so you will need to be concise.

GROUP WORK ASSIGNMENT

Policy analysis: Student 2 (1700 word)
The policy analysis is a group assignment. Students will choose a recent policy/ program paper released by Federal, State or Local Government. The policy analysis should be set out as outlined below. A Policy Analysis Template is provided for your use

Analyses the policy problem or issue that is tied to the document

10 scholarly sources including non-scholarly

Strong recommendations:
o Look at the evaluation at the end of each section and then make suggestions on how to move forward.
• Think about consistency – with which to who you are making the recommendations to
Is the chosen policy likely to be successful in addressing the issue?
• Governments and stakeholder’s perspective on the current policy.
• Consider the historical content if relevant  used to evaluate the contemporary policy.

Key points of the new policy  descriptive

What are the implications of the new policy;
• How will it or how has it affected the stakeholders
• Economic, social, environment and /or legal implications  analysis
o Alternative perspective
How has implementation and evaluation been considered within this policy design will it actually address the problem.
• Will be successful  why or why not?

Evaluation and conclusion
• What can you say about the success of the policy in relation to the issue identified.
• Recommendations Student 2 (500 words)
Conclude with one or more recommendations for addressing the issue [Group content] o Recommendations should follow logically from your analysis & be set out in point form