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Treatment Programs for Wife Batterers: Assessment of the Dose Program, 1992.
A proposal for a study on the effectiveness of a treatment program designed to prevent spousal abuse. Includes a literature review and methods section.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 27 sources, $ 119.95
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"Introduction
In several speeches in 1989, the United States Surgeon General indicated that over 2 million women are physically assaulted by their spouses or partners each year (Geffner & Rosenbaum, 1990). The O.J. Simpson trial, despite its many sideshows, managed to place the issue of domestic abuse more firmly on the center stage of public discourse. The growing awareness of the seriousness of the domestic abuse problem has resulted in the legal system taking such cases more seriously. In addition to increased incarceration and punishment, many judges have begun referring men who abuse their partners in domestic abuse intervention programs. However, few studies have been made to assess the effectiveness of such programs. Those studies that have been conducted have only drawn weak..."
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Wife Battering, 2002.
A brief examination of the phenomenon of wife battering.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 9 sources, $ 35.95
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A proposal on the psychological issue of wife battering and its correlation.
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A Nutritional Health Treatment Assessment, 2008.
A case study which assesses a particular elderly patient's health problems and suggest an appropriate plan of care involving better nutrition.
730 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 26.95
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This case study analyzes the health condition of elderly patient Joan, suffering from severe pain when having a bowel movement. In this study, nutrition forms the main element in the plan of care. Following a close analysis, the study concludes that all of Joan's problems are related to inadequate nutrition and therefore can be managed best by a program of nutrition.
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Analysis of Data
Nursing Diagnoses
Plan of Care
Implementation
Evaluation
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"Joan needs social support. Her son should be encouraged to eat meals with her whenever he can. He is the best one to encourage her to eat, and staff can reinforce that encouragement. Nurses will push fluids as hot fluids, fruit juice, and prune juice. The dietician needs to be informed of the problem with constipation and the pressure sore. Joan's diet will provide her with adequate nutrition and will be high in fiber. For the first period, Joan's diet and fluid intake should be monitored to make sure that she is receiving the nutrients she needs. Nurses will provide Joan will the needed health teaching about the need for proper nutrition, fluids, and information to eliminate her urinary tract infections. Joan's son can also remind his mother of this information."
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Assessment, Evaluation and Treatment Planning, 2006.
A review of family therapy and the issues at hand.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper analyzes a family with a problem that consists of one individual that has taken control over her husband and children, to include her control of their emotional and behavioral patterns. Through this control the family members have developed negative thought patterns and have become dependent on the one individual to determine their present and future roles within the family and society. This paper discusses the problems that have engulfed the family, and it is at this time that they have all agreed to begin some form of family therapy in order to address their personal and family issues. The basic family pattern begins with the triangle of the mother, father and children.
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Wife beating Treatment Models, 1996.
Examines psychodynamic, social/feminist, social learning & biosocial approaches.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 18 sources, $ 87.95
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"The American home is said to be possibly the most dangerous place for women and children. Excluding wars and riots, violence between family members occurs more often than it does between any other individuals (Anderson, 1984). How wifebeating is viewed influences the steps taken to prevent it. If wifebeaters are thought to be mentally ill, then psychotherapy would be needed. If men hit their wives due to their early learning and/or the very structure of society itself, then cultural rules and values may need to be examined. Biological factors may need to be addressed as an additional factor (Roy, 1977). This paper will review the dynamics of wifebeating within the context of four models: the Psychiatric and Psychodynamic Model; the Social/Feminist Model; the Social Learning Model; and the..."
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Student Perceptions of Assessment, 2007.
This paper discusses the feelings and attitudes of high school students as related to assessments.
19,980 words (approx. 79.9 pages), 100 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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In this article, the writer notes that a review of existing literature indicates that students' perceptions about assessment have many influences on students' approaches to learning. In addition, the writer points out that there are many elements that influence how students perceive assessment. This study reveals that students hold strong views about various formats and methods of assessment. For example, the writer shows that within traditional assessment, multiple-choice exams are seen by many students as favorable assessment methods in comparison to essay questions. However, when conventional assessment and alternative assessment methods are compared, students perceive alternative assessment methods as more 'fair' than the traditional assessment methods. This paper discusses how students view assessment and presents a series of recommendations for improving traditional assessment.
Abstract
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Rationale of the Study
Scope of the Study
Definition of Terms
Overview of the Study
Literature Review
Overview
What is Assessment?
What Students Value in Assessment
Important Trends in Assessment
Challenging Traditional Assessment
Changing the Role of Assessment
Assessment Tools
Student Perceptions of Rubrics
Case Studies
Purposes of Assessment
Choosing Assessment
Methodology
Research Approach
Research Design
Data Gathering
Focus Group Questions
Primary Questions
Extended Questions
Validity of Data
Limitations of Study
Summary
Results
Research Questions
Students Recommendations
Summary of Findings
Conclusions and Recommendations
Overview
Summary of Findings
Recommendations
Conclusion
Bibliography
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"Unfortunately, few studies have been conducted on the perceptions of the assessments that are given to students, with the exception of those done from the perspective of the teachers. It is important to look at this issue from the point of view of the students since they are the ones who are assessed and judged. It is also important that students have a clear understanding of why they feel the way they do and why they are judged in a particular way. By learning more about the students' perceptions of assessment, teachers can learn more about student perceptions of other aspects of their educational experience. This type of study is especially beneficial because it helps educators examine assessment in a new light."
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Assessment and Education, 2006.
This in-depth paper evaluates the effectiveness of the current educational process by focusing on the issue of assessment and the vital role it plays in instruction and learning.
5,216 words (approx. 20.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 129.95
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This well-researched paper details the recent focus of the educational standards movement on the issue of assessment. The primary goal of the movement is to raise standardized test scores, but this is done without careful consideration of what the scores actually mean. The writer of this paper evaluates the effectiveness of the current educational process by focusing on the aspect of assessment and the vital role it plays in instruction and learning. Two defining criteria for solid assessment are validity and reliability. Validity is determined by how well an assessment measures what it is supposed to measure, including showing differences between test takers. Reliability is concerned with both the student performance and the scoring of the assessment. This paper discusses the matter of teacher shortages which augments the assessment problem. This paper also delves into the fact that many teachers are beginning their careers without certification and the only guidance they are given in assessment comes through the regular staff meetings that invariably include the latest information about how to raise standardized test scores. This paper examines the various strategies educators have at their disposal for combining assessment and learning. The writer contends that the end result should be more student-centered assessment which encourages the growth of each individual student. This also paper contains two illustrated graphs that relate to relevant assessment strategies.
Table of Contents:
Considerations When Designing and Using Tests
Connecting Assessment and Learning
Teaching to the Test: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Pretests
Personalized System of Instruction (PSI)
Differentiating Instruction for Select Students
Rubrics
Portfolios
Project-Based Assessment
Learning Should Not End With the Test
Split the Difference
Test Retake Opportunities
Project Revisions
Conclusion
References
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"Two defining criteria for solid assessment are validity and reliability. Validity is determined by how well an assessment measures what it is supposed to measure, including showing differences between test takers. In other words, do the test scores actually reflect each student's mastery of the material being assessed? Reliability of an assessment is determined by how consistent its results are. Reliability is concerned with both the student performance and the scoring of the assessment. If students take the same test on two different days, a reliable test will yield the same results. Also, two or more scorers will come to the same conclusion in scoring the assessment."
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Five Principles of Quality Classroom Assessment, 2008.
This paper describes five Ontario guidelines aiding teachers in quality classroom assessment of creative writing in Grades 1-6.
1,587 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 51.95
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The paper addresses (1) quality assessment of what and how students learn; (2) assessments serving students who are learning the language of instruction; (3) assessment towards clear instructions; (4) the ability of students to assess their own learning and (5) samples of students' work as evidence of achievement. These five sections are examined in relation to messages for the classroom teacher, steps towards implementation, signs of being on the right track and finally, how technology might assist in a task or project.
Outline:
Quality Assessment of What Students Learn and How They Learn.
Assessment Serving Students Learning the Language of Instruction
Quality Classroom Assessment Ensuring Clear Instructions
Quality Classroom Assessment and Student Self-Assessment
Samples of Student Work as Evidence of Achievement
Conclusion
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"A: The key message for the classroom teacher is to develop an ability to observe students' different ways of expressing themselves, remembering that some students are able to learn from watching others, or listening to the teacher's views, whereas other students must perform an exercise practically, and from which such students often tend to learn quickly and concretely.
"B: The teacher should give instructions in different ways as in description, a demonstration of how she might perform the task, and when a task is underway, encouraging students. Work is not simply assigned and monitored for the class enters into a dynamic with the teacher involved."
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Peer Assessment Methods, 2002.
A study of research conducted into a method for teaching instructors how to evaluate peer assessment models.
8,655 words (approx. 34.6 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 182.95
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This research developed a program module for teaching a particular collective of instructors how to plan, implement and evaluate peer assessment methods. Instructors were teachers working at the United Nations Works and Relief Agency's Education Science Facility. The ESF provides college level instruction to Palestinian refugees now living in host countries.
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Abstract
Introduction
Purpose of the Study
Statement of the Problem
Research Questions
Definitions
Review of Literature
Overview
Theoretical and Conceptual Thinking of Experts
Review of Research
Planning Instruction in Peer Assessment
Teaching Peer Assessment
Formats To Use For Peer Assessment
Evaluation
Present Status of Topic
Summary
Methodology and Problem Solving
Procedures
Limitations
Results
Program Module for Instruction on Peer Assessment
Purposes of the This Program
Peer Assessment: Definition and Effects
Definition
Effects of Peer Assessment
Linkage of Peer Assessment To Other Instructional Activities
Planning Instruction
Training Techniques
Formats
Evaluation of Peer Assessment
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"The developed program contained several components including: introductory remarks, a discussion of the nature of peer assessment and its effects, a delineation of the linkage between peer assessment and instructors' other instructional activities, a discussion of how to plan peer assessment and various instructional strategies and components involved in implementing the process. The program also included possible formats that can be used, and a discussion of how to evaluate the effectiveness of peer assessment programs."
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Planning and Threat Assessment, 2008.
This paper explores threat assessment in general and in a specific case.
1,499 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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The paper defines threat assessment and explains that the main goal of the agency charged with protection responsibilities is to prevent an attack on a prospective target. The paper lists the main functions of threat assessment and then provides a threat assessment of a specific case. The paper also shows how comprehensive and sensitively performed threat assessment investigations can discourage probable attackers, safeguard potential targets and serve the public.
Outline:
Introduction
Threat Assessment Definition and Purpose
Planning and Assessment
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"Threat assessment has made immense advances in the past 20 years; assessments of targeted violence resume posing a sizeable challenge to law enforcement, mental health, and other professionals. This explicit and critical assessment calls for an innovative approach. The effective assessment and management of people acknowledged as being at risk for violence continues to be a significant worry in the criminal justice and mental health communities. In the case of Principal Dauber who is an outspoken supremacist, he is in danger of his life due to his lifestyle and beliefs."
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Pain Assessment: Quantitative Article Critique, 2008.
A critique of the article "Assessment of Pain in Cognitively Impaired Older Adults: A Comparison of Pain Assessment Tools and their Use by Non-professional Caregivers," by Krulewitch et al.
2,018 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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This paper analyzes and critiques the article "Assessment of Pain in Cognitively Impaired Older Adults: A Comparison of Pain Assessment Tools and their Use by Non-professional Caregivers," by Krulewitch et al., published in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society. The writer examines each step of the study in detail and discusses its strengths and limitations. The writer concludes that the limitations of this study may guide future researchers in launching similar and more successful studies in this field.
Outline
Research Problem and Purpose
Hypotheses and Research Question
Literature Review
Theoretical or Conceptual Framework
Population
Protection of Human Participants
Research Design
Instruments and Strategies for Measurement
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Interpretation of Results
Discussion of Findings
Limitations
Implications
Recommendations
Research Utilization in my Practice
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"Pain was measured using a standardized pain assessment (Krulewitch et al., 2000, 1612). This assessment was administered to all participants in the study. The researchers used several scales in the study. The MMSE was used to determine dementia, along with documented diagnosis as such. The face pain scale and the nonverbal visual analog pain scale were used to determine moderate to sever pain. The researchers of the study report that one-third of demented subjects were unable to rate pain using any of the tools, but had had a pain assessment during the designated time of the study. Researchers point out those who were assessing the subjects for pain may have been unaware of the degree of pain experienced by the demented individual."
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Current Trends in Student Assessment, 2005.
This paper discusses current student assessments and looks at the changes in such assessments.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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In this article, the writer notes that times have changed with regards to education. The writer points out that now, teachers are being held accountable for their work. Yet, the writer notes that with this accountability comes the need for effective student assessment. Further, the writer discusses that just as the priorities of the demands on teachers have changed from keeping classrooms clean and warm, to ensuring that each and every child comes through the educational system with an actual education, these assessment tools have also changed.
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"The field of teaching has changed significantly over the course of just the last two generations. In 1923, a standard elementary teacher's contract included items such as remaining unmarried, not associating with men, being at home between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., and not leaving town without permission. These were in addition to not smoking, drinking, or even riding in a carriage or automobile with any man except her father or brother."
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Domestic Violence Intervention Programs, 2005.
This paper is a research proposal to examine the effect of incorporating multiculturalism in domestic violence intervention programs.
2,580 words (approx. 10.3 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 77.95
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This paper explains that domestic violence, also referred to as intimate partner violence (IPV), which is increasing among ethnic minority populations, is a public health concern requiring the need for multicultural treatment options for both batterers and victims. The author points out that the great challenge is the limited number of professionals trained to work with multicultural court-ordered clients, who face challenging issues of compulsory therapy in the context of cultural diversity. The paper relates that the purpose of the proposed research is to evaluate qualitatively a domestic violence intervention program directed at Latino male batterers charged with domestic violence; the research question is whether or not the various components of this intervention program are effective in the reduction of recidivism.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Research Questions
Literature Review
Introduction
Implications for Social Work Practice
Methodology
Introduction
Subjects/Participants
Instrument
Design of Study/Data Collection
Feasibility
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"What was once believed to be a private family matter has converted into a pervasive societal problem. Law enforcement officials now find themselves in the middle of domestic disputes on a daily basis. Perpetrators are faced with jail time and mandatory treatment while survivors seek emotional support and social justice. Clearly, this paradigmatic shift of how domestic violence situations are handled has placed a strain on society, its resources, and its members. The underlying theme, however, states a clear purpose: the batterer must be held accountable, and the victim must be protected (Stith, Rosen, & McCollum, 2003). For this reason, the work that therapists do is so essential in creating awareness and providing education and opportunities for self-growth. "
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Academic Assessment Tests, 2005.
Compares and contrasts formal assessment tests and informal assessment tests.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 23.95
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This paper compares formal assessment tests to informal reading and writing inventories. The paper looks at how the tests are prepared and administered.
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"Tests used as a basis of academic assessment have been characterized as falling into one of two categories. Formal assessment tests are norm-referenced or criterion-referenced tests that are administered in a controlled setting in which directions cannot be altered and students respond to items they have not seen in instruction. Informal reading and writing inventories are commercially prepared or teacher student-made tests in which students read orally and retell and or answer comprehension questions over a passage."
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Assessment Centers, 2006.
An overview of the use of assessment centers to standardize the evaluation of potential employees.
3,900 words (approx. 15.6 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 106.95
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This paper studies the development and use of assessment centers to eliminate unfair and unequal employee selection procedures. The paper defines the purpose of assessment centers as providing a standardized evaluation of behavior based on multiple exercises and observations. The paper then provides a historical reviews of assessment centers, which reached large scale implementation for the first time in the military during World War II. Next, paper discusses the essential elements of an assessment center, explaining that it is multi-faceted and goes well beyond panel interviews or single techniques and assessors. The paper also examines how assessment centers aid employers in making decisions about candidates and how the use of these centers protects potential candidate from biased criteria. The paper concludes by discussing how assessment centers increase the validity and acceptance of the results of such a process.
Outline
Introduction
Background
Essential Elements
Candidate Selection and Rights
Validity
Conclusion
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"The first private sector use of assessment centers was seen in the Michigan Bell Telephone Company. They became the first company to establish an assessment center program for operational use, specifically to assess the qualifications of long-term, non-management employees for the purpose of moving into managerial positions. Companies to follow suit were Standard Oil of Ohio, IBM, Sears Roebuck, General Electric, and J. C. Penney (MacKinnon, 1975, p. 2-3). The first use of assessment centers in uniformed public service, such as police and fire services, can be found in England. The British are considered to have pioneered this process and have led the field for many years (Olson, 1981, p. 2). Perhaps the most historically influential use of the assessment center process can be found in the American Telephone and Telegraph Company's Management Progress Study which took place from 1956 through 1960. This was strictly a study and the results were not used for actual promotional decisions within the company. The steps taken in the study almost mirror the steps taken in creating and implementing an assessment center in any organization. Characteristics of successful managers were identified, including dimensions such as managerial functions, interpersonal relations, general abilities, attitude, and values. Candidates were then rated on each of the variables through the use of exercises designed to cover each of the characteristics. An in-basket exercise was used which required the assessee to prioritize and carry out multiple administrative tasks which might be found on a manager's desk. A business game and a group discussion allowed assessors to observe the behaviors associated with group problem solving and communication skills. An interview was used to cover the areas of attitude and values, and several pen and paper tests were administered as well."
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