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Week 5

Hands On – 01 Instructions

 

 

 

 

Lab Steps:

To Find and Replace​ Data

1. Click the Find & Select button to display the Find & Select menu​.
2. Click Replace on the Find & Select menu to display the Find and Replace dialog box​.
3. Type the branch value “82410” in the Find what box, and the new branch value “91110” in the Replace with box to specify the text to find and to replace​.
4. If desired, click Match case and then “Match entire cell contents” to place check marks in those check boxes​.
5. Click the Replace All button to replace the string​.
6. Click OK, click Close, and click Save

To Insert a Chart Using the Quick Analysis Gallery​

1. Select the Category and 2020 In-Office Premium data to include in the chart​.
2. Click the Quick Analysis button to display the Quick Analysis gallery​.
3. Click the Charts tab to display the buttons related to working with charts in the gallery​.
4. Select the bar chart​. The bar chart of the data will be created.
5. Click the Move Chart button to display the Move Chart dialog box​.
6. Click the New sheet option button, and then type 2020 In-Office Premiums as the sheet name in the New sheet box​.
7. Click OK to move the chart to the new sheet.

Formatting the Chart​

1. Click the desired style button to change the style of the chart​.
2. Right-click any of the data bars on the chart to display the shortcut menu​.
3. Click “Format Data Series” on the shortcut menu to display the Format Data Series pane​.
4. Select the different options to make changes to the chart.
5. Select the Chart Elements menu and add Data Labes, Chart Title, and Axis Title.
6. Change the Chart Title to 2020 In-Office Premiums.
7. Change the Vertical Axis Title to Dollar Values.
8. Change the Horizontal Axis Title to Category.

Uploading completed worksheet

1. Save the workbook to your local drive.

Part 2

Course Objectives:

• CO9: Enhance worksheet and chart presentations by formatting bar charts, using Find feature, SmartArt graphics, applying text effects, hyperlinks, and utilizing linking and embedding features.

Estimated time to Complete:  20 minutes

Description:

Students will learn about:

• Using SmartArt graphics
• Adding pictures to SmartArt graphics

Required Resources:

• Access to Microsoft Excel.

Deliverable:

After completing the assignment, upload the spreadsheet to the Canvas module.

Setup:

Access to Microsoft Excel.

Lab Steps:

Inserting a SmartArt Graphic​

1. Create a new spreadsheet in the workbook.
2. Click the Illustrations button in the Insert menu, and then click the SmartArt Graphic button to display the Choose a SmartArt Graphic dialog box​.
3. Select the Accented Pictor type from the Picture menu of SmartArt in the left pane.​
4. Click the desired layout to see a preview of the chart in the preview area​.
5. Click OK to insert the desired type of SmartArt graphic in the worksheet.

Color and Resize the SmartArt Graphic​

1. Click the Change Colors button to display the Change Colors gallery​.
2. Click the desired color​.
3. Drag the sizing handles to resize the SmartArt graphic to the desired size​.

To Add Text to a SmartArt Graphic​

1. Click the Text Pane button to display the Text Pane​.
2. Click the first bulleted item in the Text Pane and then type Meyor Insurance.
3. For each text circle, type the text​below, one in each box.

Auto

Health

Home

Life

Adding a Picture to a SmartArt Graphic​

1. In the Text Pane, click the first Insert Picture icon to display the Insert Pictures dialog box​.
2. Click the From a File button to display the Insert Picture dialog box and then browse to the desired file​.
3. Double-click the desired file to place it in the SmartArt graphic​.
4. Add a main image for Meyor Insurance, then add images for each of the four categories.

Uploading completed worksheet

1. Save the workbook to your local drive.
2. Upload the saved spreadsheet to Canvas.

 

Part 3

Course Objectives:

• CO9: Enhance worksheet and chart presentations by formatting bar charts, using Find feature, SmartArt graphics, applying text effects, hyperlinks, and utilizing linking and embedding features.

Estimated time to Complete:  20 minutes

Description:

Students will learn about:

• Applying text effects.
• Including hyperlinked screenshots.
• Using the ALT text.

Required Resources:

• Access to Microsoft Excel.

Deliverable:

After completing the assignment, upload the spreadsheet to the Canvas module. 

Setup:

Access to Microsoft Excel.

Lab Steps:

Drawing a Text Box​

1. Click the Text button to display a gallery with additional buttons related to inserting text objects​.
2. Click the Text Box button and then move the pointer into the worksheet​.
3. Drag to create a text box above the Meyor Insurance image.
4. Type the text “Meyor Insurance Logo”.
5. Click the Shape Outline arrow and then click desired effect.

Linking to website

1. Select a cell below the logo and right mouse-click to display the menu.
2. Select the Link menu item.
3. In the Insert Hyperlink menu, select E-mail Address option.
4. In the Text to display bar, type “Definition of Insurance”.
5. In the address bar at the bottom, enter the link to a website with the definition of insurance. For example:  Insurance Definition & Meaning – Merriam-WebsterLinks to an external site.​
6. Click OK button to save the changes.

Embedding Objects

1. Select a cell below the logo and right mouse-click to display the menu.
2. Select the Object button in the Text menu.
3. Select the tab Create from file.
4. Use the Browse button to locate the text file containing the tab delimited data for the spreadsheet.
5. Click the OK button to save the changes.

Uploading completed worksheet

1. Save the workbook to your local drive.

To answer the questions below, use the required resources as well as your own life experiences. Your initial post should be a minimum of 200 words. When you describe ideas that are not your own, be sure to paraphrase and not use direct quotations.

Knowing what we do now about the true capacity of the human mind, or a better estimate of what it can do, have we built a world and a society that is beneficial to cognition or not?

For your initial post, you can consider the following questions to help you answer this question:

• Are Google and social media good for us? Are the distractions that these sites present good, or do they overtax our attention? Is the extension to cognition offered by these technologies worth it, relative to any detrimental effects to cognition?
• What role may deep fakes play in cognition, with their ability to fool our perception, memory, and/or decision making? Why is this significant? What implications might this have for society, the entertainment industry, and the political sphere?
• When you move away from the individual and move into groups, how do cognitive abilities interact to create social currents like human rights, nationalism, and social justice, for example?
• How does the concept of cognition in the modern world apply to at least one of the following programmatic course themes?
  • Self-care
  • Social justice
  • Emotional intelligence (EI)
  • Career connections
  • Ethics

DISCUSSION 1 (2PARAGRAPH)

Read the article “Six Domains of Healthcare Quality” in the Reading and Resources section. Of the six, identify the one that you would think would be the most beneficial to the organization as a whole, and explain your rationale. UPLOADED BELOW

DISCUSSION 2 (2 PARAGRAPH)

When it comes to the reporting of medical errors, discuss the reasons why medical professionals may not provide accurate data. As a secondary component of this discussion question, discuss how leaders might eradicate a culture of shame and blame.

Six Domains of Healthcare Quality

A handful of analytic frameworks for quality assessment have guided measure development initiatives in the public and private sectors. One of the most influential is the framework put forth by the Institute of Medicine (IOM), which includes the following six aims for the healthcare system. [1]

· Safe: Avoiding harm to patients from the care that is intended to help them.

· Effective: Providing services based on scientific knowledge to all who could benefit and refraining from providing services to those not likely to benefit (avoiding underuse and misuse, respectively).

· Patient-centered: Providing care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient preferences, needs, and values and ensuring that patient values guide all clinical decisions.

· Timely: Reducing waits and sometimes harmful delays for both those who receive and those who give care.

· Efficient: Avoiding waste, including waste of equipment, supplies, ideas, and energy.

· Equitable: Providing care that does not vary in quality because of personal characteristics such as geographic location and socioeconomic status.

Existing measures address some domains more extensively than others. The vast majority of measures assess effectiveness and safety. Some capture timeliness and patient-centeredness. Fewer measures focus on efficiency and equity of care, but attention to those domains has been growing. [2]

Frameworks like the IOM domains also make it easier for consumers to grasp the meaning and relevance of quality measures. Studies have shown that providing consumers with a framework for understanding quality helps them value a broader range of quality indicators. For example, when consumers are given a brief, understandable explanation of safe, effective, and patient-centered care, they view all three categories as important. Further, when measures are grouped into user-friendly versions of those three IOM domains, consumers can see the meaning of the measures more clearly and understand how they relate to their own concerns about their care. [3]

DB V

Do some research on workers’ compensation in your state (Georgia), or consider the information provided to you in the suggested resources for the State of Alabama. What do you see as the benefits and drawbacks of workers’ compensation to employers and employees? Also, feel free to share any stories you might have related to workers’ compensation cases with which you are familiar.

Response 1: Andrea Kelly

Top of Form

According to the Alabama Department of Labor, workers’ compensation is designed to provide medical care and partial wage replacement to employees who are injured on the job. As an international student, I do not know much about the U.S. system, but from what I understand, it is meant to protect both employees and employers.

For employees, one major benefit is that they can receive support quickly without having to prove fault. This makes it easier to access medical treatment and some income while recovering. However, a drawback is that the benefits are limited, and employees usually cannot sue their employer, even if the injury was caused by negligence.

For employers, workers’ compensation helps reduce the risk of lawsuits and provides a clear process for handling workplace injuries. However, it can be costly, especially if there are many claims, and there is always a concern about fraudulent cases.

Overall, in places like Alabama, the system seems to balance both sides, even though it may not fully meet everyone’s expectations.

Response 2: Travis Vandaveer

Top of Form

Texas stands alone among U.S. states when it comes to workers’ compensation. Unlike Alabama and nearly every other state, Texas is the only state where workers’ compensation insurance is completely voluntary for private employers. This “opt-out” system, sometimes called nonsubscriber status, has been in place since 1913 and creates a very different landscape for both employers and employees here compared to the rest of the country. As of 2022, roughly 25% of private-sector employers in Texas were nonsubscribers, though other sources put that figure closer to 28 percent, meaning nearly 20 percent of Texas’s private workforce clocks in without the benefit of a workers’ comp safety net.

From an emergency management perspective, the nonsubscriber issue creates interesting wrinkles during large-scale incidents. When a chemical release, fire, or accident occurs at a Texas facility, first responders may be working a scene where some of the injured workforce has workers’ comp coverage and some doesn’t. That affects downstream coordination with occupational medicine providers, return-to-work planning, and the legal exposure every entity involved in response and recovery. We control this through good contractor management and vetting at our site, but you must always be cautious of various subcontractors that might float through during turnaround and outages. Texas can still be the “wild west.”

Philippine Nursing Licensure Examination 1. A woman in a child bearing age receives a rubella vaccination. Nurse Joy would give her which of the following instructions? A. Refrain from eating eggs or egg products for 24 hours B. Avoid having sexual intercourse C. Don’t get pregnant at least 3 months D. Avoid exposure to sun 2. Jonas who is diagnosed with encephalitis is under the treatment of Mannitol. Which of the following patient outcomes indicate to Nurse Ronald that the treatment of Mannitol has been effective for a patient that has increased intracranial pressure? A. Increased urinary output B. Decreased RR C. Slowed papillary response D. Decreased level of consciousness 3. Mary asked Nurse Maureen about the incubation period of rabies. Which statement by the Nurse Maureen is appropriate? A. Incubation period is 6 months B. Incubation period is 1 week C. Incubation period is 1 month D. Incubation period varies depending on the site of the bite 4. Which of the following should Nurse Cherry do first in taking care of a male client with rabies? A. Encourage the patient to take a bath B. Cover IV bottle with brown paper bag C. Place the patient near the comfort room D. Place the patient near the door 5. Which of the following is the screening test for dengue hemorrhagic fever? A. Complete blood count B. ELISA C. Rumpel-leede test D. Sedimentation rate

MRKTG101 Fundamentals of Successful Marketing

MRKTG101 Individual Report 2

Segmentation, Targeting & Positioning (STP) Report

25% of Final Grade

Due: Friday, 24 April 2026, 11:59 PM NZT

This report builds on your first report (5Cs Analysis) and requires you to conduct a Segmentation, Targeting, and Positioning (STP) analysis for your product idea.

While you may continue with the same product idea from your first report, you may choose a new idea if desired. If you reuse your product idea from your first report and it received a poor grade, you may need to adjust it to better meet pain/gain points. No extensions will be given if you regret your initial product choice.

Physical products are preferable, but you may also choose to market an intangible product (e.g., an app or technology) or a service.

Please submit your report (Microsoft Word Document or pdf) through Moodle, under “WK08 Assignment 2: STP Report – 25%” by Friday, 24 April at 11:59pm NZT. 

Note: Students who fail to submit their report to Moodle on time will be penalised as per the lateness penalty indicated on the paper outline.

Your grade and feedback will be released on Moodle two weeks after the due date.

Learning Objectives

1. Gain experience using STP analysis in a New Zealand business context
2. Practice forming charts/graphs of data that directly support your arguments
3. Show strong writing, APA 7^th, and presentation abilities

Your Task

You will write a maximum 6-page proposal (excluding references) presenting a STP analysis for your New Product idea. Your report should be structured with clear section headings/subheadings and include concise, well-organised content, such as through using bullet points where appropriate. Focus on your product idea NOT a New Zealand brand/company.

References should be placed on a separate seventh page and formatted according to APA 7^th edition.

Use 1.5 line spacing and a 12pt font, with an easy-to-read typeface such as Times New Roman.

Your report should cover the following under each heading:

1. Product Idea

• State a brand name for your product.
• Describe the product in one sentence.
• Clearly define the pain point it solves in 1-2 sentences.

2. New Zealand Overall Market Definition

• Define the New Zealand market using demographics, geography, and general behaviours.
• This section is about the entire market, not just your product’s market.
• Use secondary statistical data (e.g., Stats NZ, industry reports).

3. Definition of Two Potential NZ Market Segments

• Identify two distinct market segments that could face the pain point your business idea addresses.
• Give each segment a name.
• Use income levels, age groups, gender ratio, household type, locations, and consumer behaviour data.
• Present segments in comparison to the total NZ market (percentages, median differences, or visual charts).

4. Primary Target Market Selection

• Select one of the two segments as your primary target market.
• Justify your selection based on:
  • Identifiability – Can this group be easily defined based on demographics/behaviour?
  • Sufficiency – Is the group large enough and financially capable of supporting your business?
  • Stability – Will this group remain relevant over time?
  • Accessibility – Can you reach this group effectively through marketing and distribution?
• Use statistics, locations, and advertising/distribution details where necessary.

5. Primary Positioning for Your Idea

• Write a clear positioning statement using the following format:
  “[MY NEW PRODUCT] is the most [UNIQUE ADVANTAGE] in the [DEFINED MARKET FOR PRODUCT] because [REASON].”
• Create a positioning chart/perceptual map comparing your brand to competitors based on key points of differentiation.

6. Charts, Data Use & Referencing

• Include at least two original charts presenting key data.
• Charts must have:
  • Descriptive titles
  • Axis labels
  • Properly cited data sources

7. Writing & Presentation

• Professional structure (clear subheadings, bullet points, readable layout).
• Concise, precise writing (avoid long paragraphs or unnecessary filler text).
• No grammar/spelling errors.
• No screenshots or copied charts.
• Does not exceed 6 pages (excluding reference page).

Writing Style and Presentation

Ensure that your report has clear, professional writing (well-structured, concise, correct grammar), is well-formatted (uses subheadings, bullet points, readable font, consistent layout, & APA 7^th), and is a maximum of 6 pages (excluding references).

Worth

25% of your overall grade.

MRKTG101 Individual Report 2 Criteria

Criteria	Unsatisfactory(D)	Developing (C)	Proficient (B)	Excellent (A)	Score
New Product Idea (10)	No new product idea provided OR unclear.	Basic new product description but lacks clarity on pain points.	Clear new product idea with some link to current consumer pain points.	Concise, well-explained new product idea that directly addresses a current consumer problem.	/10
NZ Overall Market Definition (10)	No macro-environment analysis OR irrelevant factors.	Some relevant demographic/geographic factors but missing key ones.	Covers most relevant NZ market factors using secondary data.	Comprehensive, focused, and well-explained market overview with only relevant factors.	/10
Definition of Two Market Segments (15)	No segment section OR missing key components.	One segment defined OR missing income/ behavioral data.	Two segments included but missing one key factor (income, location, behavior, etc.).	Two well-defined segments with clear data comparison to total NZ market.	/15
Primary Target Market Selection (15)	No target market section OR lacks justification.	Target market stated but lacks clear reasoning.	Identifiability, sufficiency, stability, and accessibility explained but lacking detail.	Target market is clearly justified with strong use of data/statistics.	/15
Primary Positioning (15)	No positioning statement OR chart.	Statement exists but does not follow format OR chart is missing.	Positioning statement and chart exist, but the reasoning is unclear.	Well-structured positioning statement with a logical, well-explained positioning chart.	/15
Charts & Data Use (15)	No charts OR missing data sources.	Charts included but missing one of: title, axis labels, or source citation.	Charts included with full formatting but could be more insightful.	Charts are well-designed, insightful, and fully sourced.	/15
Writing, APA & Presentation (20)	Poor structure OR excessive spelling/ grammar/ APA issues.	Minor spelling/ grammar/ APA issues OR lacks clear layout.	Well-structured, professional format with minor improvements needed.	Professionally written, well-organised, concise, and grammatically flawless.

Business Research Proposal Assessment This assessment requires you to submit a research proposal of 5000 words.

The proposal should consist of:

(1) Introduction including research question, aims, objectives and rationale (500 words)

This section should include:

A clear research question The sub questions that will help you to answer your overall research question The aims and objectives of your research (i.e. what do you hope to find out by doing this research?) The rationale for your project. (Why is this project interesting? What might businesspeople or the general public learn from it? What might it tell us that we did not know before?) (2) Literature review (2000 words)

This section should outline the literature that you will use to determine the background and basis for your research project. To put this in simple terms, this section should tell us what is already known about your proposed research topic and what you think of it. What are the strengths and limitations of current research?

This section should show

Evidence of reading in breadth and depth (given that the review needs to be comprehensive we would expect you to consult a minimum of 15 substantive sources) Evidence that you are aware of seminal texts and the latest academic developments in your chosen area of research critical engagement with the literature (to be clear about what we mean here, the literature review should not simply be a blow-by-blow account of who has said what there also needs to be an assessment of which views provide the best way of understanding your topic) Use of professional citation and referencing conventions (3) Methodology (1000 words)

This section should tell us how you intend to pursue your research – in other words, what kind of data will you collect, how are you going to collect it, and how will it be analysed?

Therefore, this section needs to contain:

Clear exposition of, and justification for, the proposed methods and the types of data being collected

A discussion of the strengths and limitations of the chosen methods An explanation why the research method is suitable to deliver the aims and objectives of the study (4) A research collection instrument (e.g. the proposed questionnaire and answers or interview questions (1000) words

This section should contain a draft version of your research instrument/data collection tool (for example, your proposed questionnaire, interview questions etc).

(5) Conclusion (500 words)

Marking Criteria The research proposal will be assessed to the extent that:

The research proposal delineates a succinct and feasible research question (and sub questions), supported by a clear set of aims and objectives and rationale (10% of the final mark) The research proposal outlines a comprehensive literature review which demonstrates a critical grasp of academic thinking in the chosen area of research (30% of the final mark) The research proposal provides a clear exposition of, and justification for, the proposed methods and the types of data being collected. The proposal should also show awareness of the limits of the methods chosen. (20% of the final mark) The research proposal contains a clear and well designed research instrument/data collection tool (20% of the final mark) Is well presented. This includes the quality of the spelling, grammar and punctuation but also the clarity of the proposal’s structure and organisation (10% of the final mark) Uses referencing and citation conventions up to professional standards (10%)

PSY1061 Conceptual Issues and Innovative Approaches in Psychology PSY1061 CA Component 2  – Case Study (60% Of Module Grade) MODULE: Conceptual Issues and Innovative Approaches in Psychology (PSY1061)

You are asked to conduct an independent case study on a new or emerging technology or innovation used in psychology research. This should take the form of an in-depth literature review of the emerging technology or innovation and should include the following information:

Background information on the emerging technology or innovation. How this technology or innovation is used in psychological research. The impact of this technology or innovation on psychological, social and/or biological outcomes. Challenges and benefits involved in using this technology or innovation in psychological research. Potential developments and future uses of this technology or innovation in psychological research. Submission Details. All work must be referenced appropriately in APA style. Students are required to sign a declaration that the work submitted constitutes their own work. You are referred to the University policy on plagiarism.

All students must submit:

An electronic copy of the assignment must be submitted by you via Loop as an ePortfolio/Loop Reflect Assignment. The electronic copy submitted via Loop MUST include a front page with: Student Number and Module Code AND signed/typed plagiarism declaration See https://reflect.dcu.ie/view/view.php?t=3172f947097dbdfb2c66 for information on how to use Loop Reflect and how to submit a Loop Reflect assignment via Loop. There will be a specific tutorial class to follow which involves exploring how to use Loop Reflect. Electronic copies must be submitted no later than 5pm on the submission date [see calendar of CA deadlines]

Word count for text:

3000 words (excluding References, footnotes and Figures/Tables)

Tips and Tricks for doing this assignment in Loop Reflect

You will need to include plenty of text in this assignment but there are lots of multimedia aspects that you could also include.

Pictures/diagrams of technology/ Screenshots of App A link to a website/e-resource for the app A YouTube video outlining key aspects of the technology/innovation Make sure that any multimedia you do include is there for a purpose – it should illustrate something, back up a point you have made or generally support the text in some way and should not be superfluous to your case study.

Please Note: It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with university regulations on plagiarism, copying and collusion (see your course handbook or

http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/regulations.shtml#15

http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/plagiarism.shtml)

For appropriate referencing, students are referred to ‘Citing & Referencing: A Guide for Students’ available in the DCU Library.

PSY1061 CA 2 Marking Scheme Background information on the emerging technology or innovation. 20 How this technology or innovation is used in psychological research. 20 The impact of this technology or innovation on psychological, social and/or biological outcomes. 15 Challenges and benefits involved in using this technology or innovation in psychological research. 10 Potential developments and future uses of this technology or innovation in psychological research. 10 Structure/presentation & lay-out/interactive elements of web page 20 References 5 Total   CA 2 Rubric Mark Classification / Descriptor 0-34 BAD FAIL  Wholly unacceptable performance, with deficient understanding of the question displayed, failure to address the question resulting in an irrelevant answer, inadequate knowledge displayed relative to the question posed or answer left incomplete for lack of time.

Other features may include: very poor analytical skills, with an absence of argument, random and undisciplined development –poorly structured answer, confused expression, poor spelling

35-39 FAIL  Unacceptable performance, with some or all of:  insufficient understanding of the question displayed in the answer, failure to address the question posed, resulting in a largely irrelevant answer, a display of some knowledge of material relative to the question posed, but with serious omissions / errors and/or major inaccuracies, or answer left incomplete for lack of time.

Other features may include: poor layout / underdeveloped structure, poor analytical skills, with an absence of argument, undisciplined argument development,  material of marginal relevance predominating

40–44 PASS    Acceptable  performance – intellectually adequate answer but with limited evidence of familiarity with the relevant literature and/or techniques. Answers in this category typically show a basic grasp of the subject matter, but limited focus on the question asked.   45-49

 

Satisfactory performance – intellectually adequate answer with evidence of some familiarity with the relevant literature and techniques.   50-59

 

 

2nd CLASS HONS (Grade 2) Good performance – intellectually competent answer (i.e. factually sound) with evidence of a reasonable familiarity with the relevant literature and techniques.

Shows some detailed knowledge but also contains omissions. Higher marks the fewer and more minor the omissions and lower marks the more frequent. Answers in this degree class should not contain major misconceptions and should be reasonably well structured (i.e. should not ‘ramble’).

60-69

 

 

 

2nd CLASS HONS  (Grade 1) Very Good performance, engaging substantially with the question set, demonstrating a strong grasp of the subject matter, well supported by evidence and relevant citation.

Well-developed capacity to analyse issues, organise material, present arguments clearly and cogently. Some original insights and capacity for creative and logical thinking. Shows detailed knowledge in a wellpresented, thorough and coherent answer. Higher marks for critical evaluation and/or insight into theory. Lower marks for answers containing, at a maximum, one or two very minor omissions. Answers at this level should contain no serious errors.

70 -79

 

80-89

 

 

90-100

 

1st CLASS HONS Excellent performance, engaging closely and systematically with the question set, with consistently strong evidence of a comprehensive mastery of the subject matter.

Exceptional performance, engaging deeply and systematically with the question set, with consistently impressive demonstration of a comprehensive mastery of the subject matter; amply supported by evidence and citation,

Supreme performance, engaging profoundly, systematically and comprehensively with question set, demonstrating an exceptional mastery of the subject matter

Business Research Proposal Assessment This assessment requires you to submit a research proposal of 5000 words.

The proposal should consist of:

(1) Introduction including research question, aims, objectives and rationale (500 words)

This section should include:

A clear research question The sub questions that will help you to answer your overall research question The aims and objectives of your research (i.e. what do you hope to find out by doing this research?) The rationale for your project. (Why is this project interesting? What might businesspeople or the general public learn from it? What might it tell us that we did not know before?) (2) Literature review (2000 words)

This section should outline the literature that you will use to determine the background and basis for your research project. To put this in simple terms, this section should tell us what is already known about your proposed research topic and what you think of it. What are the strengths and limitations of current research?

This section should show

Evidence of reading in breadth and depth (given that the review needs to be comprehensive we would expect you to consult a minimum of 15 substantive sources) Evidence that you are aware of seminal texts and the latest academic developments in your chosen area of research critical engagement with the literature (to be clear about what we mean here, the literature review should not simply be a blow-by-blow account of who has said what there also needs to be an assessment of which views provide the best way of understanding your topic) Use of professional citation and referencing conventions (3) Methodology (1000 words)

This section should tell us how you intend to pursue your research – in other words, what kind of data will you collect, how are you going to collect it, and how will it be analysed?

Therefore, this section needs to contain:

Clear exposition of, and justification for, the proposed methods and the types of data being collected

A discussion of the strengths and limitations of the chosen methods An explanation why the research method is suitable to deliver the aims and objectives of the study (4) A research collection instrument (e.g. the proposed questionnaire and answers or interview questions (1000) words

This section should contain a draft version of your research instrument/data collection tool (for example, your proposed questionnaire, interview questions etc).

(5) Conclusion (500 words)

Marking Criteria The research proposal will be assessed to the extent that:

The research proposal delineates a succinct and feasible research question (and sub questions), supported by a clear set of aims and objectives and rationale (10% of the final mark) The research proposal outlines a comprehensive literature review which demonstrates a critical grasp of academic thinking in the chosen area of research (30% of the final mark) The research proposal provides a clear exposition of, and justification for, the proposed methods and the types of data being collected. The proposal should also show awareness of the limits of the methods chosen. (20% of the final mark) The research proposal contains a clear and well designed research instrument/data collection tool (20% of the final mark) Is well presented. This includes the quality of the spelling, grammar and punctuation but also the clarity of the proposal’s structure and organisation (10% of the final mark) Uses referencing and citation conventions up to professional standards (10%)

21 Apr 2026 • 1 min read

In this assignment, compose an essay of 750–1,000 words examining the similarities and differences among health care delivery systems that currently exist in the United States. Include the following in your assessment: • Select two or three health care delivery systems to examine. • Provide a description and relevant details of the selected delivery systems. • Summarize the mission or philosophy statement for each of the health care delivery systems you selected. • Formulate your own mission or philosophy statement, with rationale as to why you chose these elements to include. Support your statements with appropriate and scholarly sources from the GCU Library or other qualified sources. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.