The Handmaid’s Tale: Current Reality In several of the articles that we read during our introduction to The Handmaid’s Tale, we read about historical and political events that Atwood used to create her fictional novel. The Handmaid’s Tale “ has become a sort of tag for those writing about shifts towards policies aimed at controlling women, and especially women’s bodies and reproductive functions.” (2012 The Guardian) Your task is to find real life examples of current policies in the world that reflect the fictional dystopia in the novel or how laws continue to change to empower others for the good. Read the article on Speculative Fiction in The Handmaid’s Tale folder. Read several news reports /articles and choose one article to discuss that proves that policies exist or groups are trying to change policies that disempower women. Provide a link for the article or news report that you have used as your source at the beginning of your response. Comment on the significance of the novel’s fictional “what if?” scenario to the realities of society today. You will now comment on the “so what?” question. You can look at news/media related to Western culture or around the world in your research in 2017 to 2019. Your response should be approximately 1-2 pages double -spaced, and include direct reference from the article/report sourced for the response. Use proper MLA format. The following day, In one well-developed paragraph, each member of the class is required to respond to one of the discussion posts. It would be prudent to read the classmate’s article choice prior to responding to their analysis. 30 marks for analysis 10 marks for peer response /40 Writing – Canadian news article and write based around Haindmaids tale, Offred and Gilead. Use quotations from book also write pg. number after quote in small brackets https://www.masterclass.com/articles/what-is-speculative-fiction-defining-and-understanding-the-different-genres-of-speculative-fiction#the-history-of-speculative-fiction speclutaive fiction link above please use info from that too

Description A Pharmacogenetics and Pharmacogenomics literature review entitled “Genetic variation and individualised drug therapy” Would you please produce the best possible written work (the literature review examiner is a Chair Professor), thank you. Marking criteria: 26-30 An exceptional degree of insight, independent thought, and skillful argument, yielding a product that is of potentially publishable quality, in terms of originality. 22-26 The work provides a fully effective response to the question and shows an ability to integrate literature and go beyond it. The analysis should achieve a high level of quality to lead the conclusion. 19-22 A sharply-focused essay incorporates with high intellectual input. It should show the capability to engage critically with the literature, using the sources creatively to arrive at its own independent conclusions. 16-19 The question and the sources should be addressed. The work of other authors should be presented critically. Effective use of the literature. There should be no significant errors of fact or interpretation. 10-15 The answer should proceed to a convincing conclusion. The quality of the writing and presentation should be without major problem. Below 10 Unsatisfactory answer with deficiencies such as restricted use of sources, poor expression, and irrelevancies to the question asked. The general impression may be of a rather poor effort, with weaknesses in conception.) ESSAY FORMAT An essay is made up of the Introduction, Main Points (the body), and Conclusion(s). Depending on the length and breadth of your paper, you may have up to six main points. Below is an example of the essay structure: Title (same or similar as the topics assigned by lecturer) Name & Student ID I. Introduction II. Point One III. Point Two IV. Point Three V. … VI. C

Psychotropic Drugs Research Paper

Psychotropic Drugs

The purpose of this assignment is for you to demonstrate your understanding of neural structures and mechanisms through writing about a particular pharmaceutical drug.

Your paper must be approximately 5-6 pages in length, not including the title page or reference page. Your paper must conform to APA format.

Use Times Roman in size 12 with margins of approximately 1 inch. All citations and references must also conform to APA style.

You will need to consult at least five professional sources for this paper, although one of those may include literature produced and distributed by the drug manufacturer.

Professional sources are generally peer-reviewed journal articles. You may cite the text if appropriate, but the text does not count as one of your professional sources. I would expect to see articles from clinical psychology journals (to address the specific disorder under consideration and treatment efficacy), as well as journals from the medical/psychiatric field that discuss neural mechanisms, efficacy, and adverse effects.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) are useful government sources. Web resources (other those that of the pharmaceutical companies and the two .gov sites) are not appropriate unless specifically approved by the instructor in writing. Your goal is to demonstrate your understanding of the drug, describe its impact on the human nervous system, and consider the behavioral consequences.

Your paper should provide a

1) brief history of the drug and its use(s)

2) description of the neural mechanisms involved

3) discussion of the efficacy (including placebo effects) of the drug

4) coverage of side effects (or any adverse effects) associated with its use, or any other controversies associated with the use (or misuse) of the drug.

Use headings for each of these sections of your paper. You are encouraged to pick a drug that falls into one of the following general categories: antidepressants, antipsychotics, sleep aids, anti-anxiety drugs, stimulants (used to treat ADHD), and drugs used to treat bipolar disorder. However, other drugs may be appropriate as well, as long as you gain approval in advance.

There are limits on the number of students researching any particular drug. This paper is due in hard copy at the start of class on 12-2.

You will be evaluated on:

1. the extent to which your paper addresses items 1-4 listed above.

2. your overall writing skills: organization, writing mechanics (e.g. grammar, usage, spelling, editing), analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.

3. adherence to APA formatting guidelines.

4. conformity to criteria for page length and required sources. *the drug I chose was prolactin*

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Legal & Ethical Issues in Health Care Final Research Paper Assignment Due Wednesday of Week 14 Throughout this course, the topics that we cover have threads (connections) that attach to and support or hinder public health initiatives in the US.

Legal & Ethical Issues in Health Care

The Final Paper Assignment for this course is to write a six-page research paper that incorporates the terms and concepts from the course on the topic of Public Health.

You will notice that there is not a chapter in the book titled “Public Health.” As you conduct your own original research on the topic of Public Health in the US, you will find that the topics that we have covered are intertwined with public health issues and initiatives (I am looking for you to identify those connections). Please provide a brief history of Public Health over time. Provide insight to how Health Care Systems interact with Public Health initiatives and public policy.

Identify current events in the areas of Public Health, and how current events (such as: recent elections, legislation, public policy, or the economy) may impact Public Health initiatives. Review the concept of evidence-based public health strategies (and provide examples). Identify cultural and religious impacts on public health initiatives. Please be sure to investigate various segments of public health such as: ? Community wellness initiatives. ? Environmental risks. ? Public health education. ? The economics of public health initiatives. ? Governmental agencies such as the FDA, and their impact on public health, healthy food, and pharmaceutical approval. ? Demonstrate your understanding of the regulation and enforcement of healthcare law & policy through local, state and federal agencies; and how that affects the application of policies and standards-of-care at the provider level.

Your paper should have an introduction, and a summary-conclusion. Your paper should be in APA format with in-text citations and a reference list. The paper should be six pages in length not including title page, reference list, or attachments.