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July 22, 2025

Comparing Interview Data Techniques

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Comparing Interview Data Techniques

Post a response to the following prompts:

Transcribe your first interview. Use a transcription service or do it yourself.
For your second interview, use a summative technique (e.g., Halcomb & Davidson, 2006) of audio tape, interview notes, and journal notes to create a detailed summary.
Provide your debriefing partner with the audio (if possible) and transcript of one interview.
Write in your unique thread a statement in which you compare and contrast the two ways of turning interviews into data. Consider which approach gets you “closer” to the experience of the participant and which approach gets you “deeper” into seeing potential patterns and categories.

How do you transcribe your first interview?,
What method is used to summarize your second interview?,
What is included in the detailed summary process?,
How are the transcript and audio shared with your debriefing partner?,
How do the two approaches compare in terms of closeness to experience and depth of analysis?

Comparing Interview Data Techniques

Comprehensive Response:

For the first interview, I conducted a verbatim transcription by listening to the audio recording and typing it word-for-word. This labor-intensive process allowed me to capture every detail, including pauses, hesitations, and emphatic tones. The transcription provided a faithful, granular record of the participant’s language, structure, and emotions—valuable for analyzing how ideas were expressed, not just what was said.

For the second interview, I used a summative technique as described by Halcomb and Davidson (2006). I reviewed the audio recording while simultaneously referencing my interview notes and reflective journal. Rather than transcribing word-for-word, I synthesized the participant’s main themes, paraphrased key points, and noted contextual cues such as emotional tone or significant pauses. This summary was detailed and organized thematically, highlighting recurring patterns and noting important quotes verbatim where appropriate.

Both audio recordings and the full transcript of the first interview were shared with my debriefing partner, ensuring transparency and collaborative interpretation.

In comparing the two approaches, transcription gets me closer to the participant’s lived experience. It preserves the full nuance of their speech and allows repeated analysis of tone, pauses, and precise wording. It’s ideal for ensuring the participant’s voice remains intact throughout the analysis.

On the other hand, the summative method gets me deeper into analytical insight. It forces early synthesis and helps in recognizing broader patterns or categories across data, which supports theme development and theoretical framing.

In conclusion, transcription enhances fidelity and authenticity, while summarization fosters efficiency and conceptual depth. The ideal approach may depend on the research phase or aim—early exploration may benefit from transcription, while ongoing analysis may lean on summative methods.

Comparing Interview Data Techniques

July 22, 2025

Literature Review Assignment

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Literature Review Assignment

Literature Review

Brief Overview of Unit 7 Literature Review Assignment: Take the information you outlined in your annotated bibliography and expand your thinking into a fuller literature review on your topic. Essentially, you will be adding some context to your Unit 3 work in the form of an introduction and conclusion, fleshing out some of the thinking you’ve already done in your annotated bibliography (adding in more critical thinking/insights, and supportive references), transition between these sections, and get practice constructing a full paper in APA format.

The instructions for this assignment walk you through this process step-by-step, teaching you how to write a report of this nature (and giving you an example paper to orient you) before asking you to try it yourself. This assignment will end up hitting the 5+-full page mark (with title page and references, 7+ pages), of which you’ve already written a great deal (carried over from your Unit 3 annotations).

You will leave this assignment confident in your ability to discern the take home messages from a scientific study, as well as in your own research skills, critical thinking ability, and aptitude for supporting a strong, meaningful thesis in a carefully crafted paper – skills that will carry you forward in the rest of your academic journey.

Detailed Instructions for Unit 7 Literature Review Assignment: In Unit 3, you jumpstarted your final project for this course by selecting a topic, developing a thesis statement, finding and reading three articles relevant to your thesis, and annotating those articles – thinking critically about how those sources tie into your thesis. You’ll be pleased to know that you’ve already done a lot of the work! Now it’s about putting your research in context – establishing importance, in-text citing, fleshing out and transitioning between your article summaries, and wrapping up with a conclusion that packs a punch.

Here is the process for creating your final written project – a brief literature review where you make a strong argument for your thesis, establish its significance, and end with an impactful conclusion.

Literature Review Assignment

Writing Your Literature Review

Step 1: Read your Unit 3 Assignment again to refamiliarize yourself with your thesis and your research.

Step 2: Make any edits/revisions your instructor provided you in their feedback to strengthen your work (if you haven’t already).

Step 3: Write an introduction to your piece, ending with your thesis statement or a variation on it. The purpose of the introduction is to set the stage and get the reader interested in your topic by highlighting its importance and relevance to the field of psychology. An introduction answers these questions (below); you can use these questions to guide your writing process. You don’t have to literally answer these questions in an obvious way – this should read like a cohesive introduction and not a list of answers-to-questions. But after you’ve written your intro, circle back and read it through the eyes of your audience and make sure these questions are covered.

· What is the research topic?

· Why is this topic important or relevant?

· What is the scope of the literature review?

· What is the objective of this literature review?

See the EXAMPLE UPLOAD for an example of how an introduction might come together and how it answers the above questions in a cohesive, well-organized way. This introduction will hit the 250-word mark, going over a little is fine. It may include new sources (citations and references) that you need to justify any claims you make in your introduction. In other words, it is likely that this paper will, at the end of the day, have more than three sources (more than the three you reviewed for your Unit 3 assignment), but these resources are used differently. You don’t review them in detail, they are just brought in to justify any other claims you make throughout the paper. The EXAMPLE UPLOAD will demonstrate this.

From this point forward, you’ll see a lot of references to APA 7 Format. Click for information on general APA document formatting, citing and referencing in APA format, and serration (subject headings).

Step 4: Start the body of your work by creating a subject heading (follow APA 7 guidelines for formatting) that describes the topic of the first article you are reviewing. So, for example, in our EXAMPLE UPLOAD, the subject is “Structural Brain Changes in Schizophrenia on MRI.” Notice that this subject heading is not the title of the article. Rather, it is a descriptive phrase that characterizes it.

Then, under that subject heading, bring over (via copy and paste) your annotation for your first article. You will want to segue into this summary, expand your thinking in your “how this ties into my thesis” section, and segue to the next article, but you’ll find that most of your work is done here. Don’t rest on that, though, make sure your summary here reads like a part of a larger work and not a stand-alone annotation. But, in general, you’ll find that you’ve already done most of the work/thinking here. You are just bookending it with segues, fleshing it out some, and expanding your thesis tie-in thoughts a bit. This may involve you bringing in other sources to justify any additional points you make.

Remember to cite your sources in this section in APA 7 format. The EXAMPLE UPLOAD will guide you here.

Step 5: Repeat Step 4 but with a new subject heading (APA 7 Format) for your second article. Do the same thing here as you did above (segue in and out, make sure things flow like in a cohesive paper vs. “just a stand-alone summary,” and flesh out your critical thinking/thesis tie-in section).

Step 6: Another repeat of Step 4, but with a new subject heading (APA 7 Format) for your third article. Do the same thing with this on as you did above (segue in and out, make sure things flow like in a cohesive paper vs. “just a stand-alone summary”, and flesh out your critical thinking/thesis tie-in section). It is likely that you reserved your article that challenges your thesis for this third section. Make sure to discuss this angle and how it fits into your thinking on the topic as this is a required part of this assignment (and of your learning – here, we are practicing mindful awareness of confirmation bias and showing our reader we have made an effort to consider things from all angles).

Step 7: Read your introduction and body in preparation for composing a compelling conclusion. The conclusion does the job of reviewing the take home messages, reinforcing the importance of the topic as well as your thesis statement, and offering suggestions or thoughts about where things are trending and where researchers should focus in the future. The conclusion should hit the 250-word mark. Going over a little is fine. To help guide you, here are some questions the conclusion should answer (below). Remember, do not literally answer these question-and-answer style in your conclusion, but just to say that when someone reads this section of your work, they should have answers to these questions:

· Based on your review, what are the main findings? Tie this into your thesis statement somehow.

· What gaps or limitations still exist in the literature as it pertains specifically to this topic?

· What recommendations can be made for future research in this area?

· What is the overall significance of this topic? (A packs-a-punch ending here!)

Also remember that you may be bringing in additional sources to justify any claims you make in your conclusion. This is in addition to the three references you are reviewing in detail for this paper (although you probably aren’t going into a ton of detail with these new sources – the are just here to justify any specific point or statistic you are bringing into your conclusion).

Step 8: On the last page (on its own page, per APA format), create your reference section. Make sure to follow APA 7 formatting guidelines. The Example Paper will guide you here. Remember, you will likely have more than three references; you’ll also have some sources that you use to justify any claims you make throughout the introduction, conclusion, or body that you needed. The minimum number of references required for this paper has been set to 5 – three of them you already have.

Step 9: Finishing up! Create a title page in APA 7 format. Some APA formatting templates often have an abstract included. You are not required to include an abstract for this assignment. So, you can skip this step. APA 7 formatting does include page numbers, so you will want to add these. No running head is required.

Step 10: Proofread your work several times (to yourself and out loud). Have a friend of family member read it with a fresh pair of eyes, checking for grammatical/mechanical errors. Or, you can have your favorite dictation software read it to you (sometimes listening to a work helps us identify things that could be said more clearly). Make any changes and tah-dah! You are finished.

Here is an outline that will help you format your paper.

I. Title Page (on its own page)

II. Introduction (starts on page 2) (Remember – per APA formatting we do not label the introduction. Just start writing, do not use the subject heading “introduction”)

III. Body

I. Article 1 from Annotated Bibliography

II. Article 2 from Annotated Bibliography

III. Article 3 from Annotated Bibliography (presents challenge/contrasting view)

IV. Conclusion

V. Reference Page (on its own page)

See attachment for EXAMPLE PAPER UPLOAD

Tips for Success:

1. Re-Read Your Annotated Bibliography and Incorporate Edits. It may have been some time since you looked at your Unit 3 Annotated Bibliography. Pull it back out and read it again to reconnect yourself with your topic and thesis. If your instructor provided you with feedback, incorporate those edits before moving on to writing your paper. This process will break the ice and get you rolling on your literature review.

2. Read instructions carefully. The above instructions are intended as much more than a list of “expectations”. The instructions represent a teaching moment, leading you – step by step – through the process of writing a literature review. You will leave this class confident in your ability to write similar papers in your future courses. The job of the instructions and your instructor is to teach you this process. Your job is to authentically engage in it, doing your best to work the steps and learn the method so that you can leave confident and ready to tackle such projects in the future. The output here is a demonstration of your willingness to try and learn. Use this as an opportunity to showcase your interest in developing yourself from a student and into a scholar!

3. Read the guidance about use of Generative AI/ChatGPT-style platforms below. This will clarify for you what is deemed inappropriate use/overreliance on these platforms for producing your content and discusses why content generated by these platforms will not yield a high quality paper. It is your authentic engagement with learning this activity that is being assessed, and engagement is not evidenced in AI-speak.

4. Read the EXAMPLE PAPER UPLOAD An example paper is intentionally provided as another teaching moment, one that helps you “see” what this project looks like. Reading it will likely answer a lot of questions and give you confidence to move forward.

5. Read the Rubric. The Literature Review Rubric will guide your thinking and help you feel confident when turning your paper in (ask yourself “does my piece quality as exemplary? Strong?”). It serves to reinforce the points illustrated in the example paper.

6. Keep track of references. As you are writing your piece, you will likely go to the web, Google.com/scholar to find sources to back up some of the smaller claims you make (i.e., statistics you share, etc.). Copy and paste those URLs somewhere so that you can collect them. Often, we use a source, cite it in our paper and then when we go to write our reference section, we forgot where we found that source. Pasting the URLs somewhere will prevent you from losing your sources before you can circle back to crafting your reference section.

7. Get an early start. There are ten steps to this project. You might think of this as ten circumscribed “work sessions.” Schedule those sessions throughout the days or weeks prior to the due date so that you aren’t working all ten in the same day. This early start will increase your confidence and provide time for asking questions. Speaking of…

8. Ask questions! Don’t let questions go unanswered Use of Generative AI (ChatGPT) Technology

Generative AI programs like ChatGPT can produce content that, on the surface, looks like a good effort on a literature review. However, because the goal of this assignment is less about the output and much more about the process, Generative AI platforms won’t capture this vital learning moment. This assignment will showcase your interest in the topic and engagement in the writing process, and this is something AI databanks simply cannot do, well or authentically, anyway.

And, because this paper focuses on a central thesis, AI databanks do not have the insights necessary to provide the attention to nuance, critical thinking, and authentic point-of-view needed to do well on this assignment. It will offer vague connections and overgeneralized commentary, but not the level of specificity and authenticity we are looking for here. So, in this instance, over-reliance on AI generative tools will not satisfy this assignment.

You can certainly use ChatGPT and other Generative AI software to ask general questions on the writing process (i.e. “How do you make a compelling argument in a conclusion section?” or “What is a good synonym for the word “scientific?” or “How do you cite a source when there is no author listed?”), but in your writing – the content you submit, or the output – you must speak from the point of view of the scholar of psychology that you are, and bring in points that authentically represent your effort at honing your research skills and acumen.

In other words, the written, submitted text must be exclusively your own. It is this concerted effort and authenticity that is being evaluated, not absolute perfection. This assignment was intentionally crafted to help you perform your best, and you should be confident in your ability to do so!

Writing Format and Guidelines

· With the APA-formatted title and reference section included, this paper will reach the full 7-page mark at least (1 title page, 5 full pages of content, 1 reference page). Going over some is fine (i.e., +2 pages of content, +1 page of references). See the EXAMPLE UPLOAD which gives you a sense of the scope/length of this work). Focus more on executing the assignment and engaging in the process of learning how to do a literature review; the length will be a natural byproduct of your effort.

· Typed in an APA-accepted font and font size

· sans serif fonts such as 11-point Calibri, 11-point Arial, or 12-point Times New Roman

· Double-spaced with one-inch margins and page numbers in the upper right-hand corner.

· In other words, follow APA 7, with no abstract required. If you do want to write an abstract for practice, you can, but this will be an additional page (your paper will end up being 8 full pages, minimum).

· Submitted as a Word document

· 5-7 scholarly, academic resources are required, three of which are those sources from your annotated bibliography (so you need two more additional). If you go over this, it is fine.

Literature Review Assignment

What is the purpose and structure of the literature review assignment?,
What components must the introduction include?,
How should each article be integrated into the body of the review?,
What key elements should the conclusion address?,
What are the APA formatting and submission requirements?

July 22, 2025

Pandemic & Healthcare Access

By Academic Wizard Blog

Pandemic & Healthcare Access

Review Melissa’s case. She is feeling very fatigued but does not have a primary care doctor and has several concerns about making an appointment.

She worries about the cost of the appointment, loss of income from taking time to go for an appointment, and getting to the doctor. What actions can she take to prepare and visit a doctor? For this assignment, navigate to The Heights and address the following.

Answer the Following

What are possible options in The Heights (by specific name) for Melissa to see a doctor and travel there?
Discuss possible options for Melissa to pay for her visit, including specific websites and/or other materials that may be helpful for her.
Lastly, imagining you could intervene with her at this early stage; what social work skills could you use in discussion with her to address her concerns in prioritizing her health?

Requirements

Thoroughly address all of the questions in this assignment.
Use the readings, lecture material and any related content to explain your reasoning.
Your document should be 2-3 pages in length, double spaced using 12-point font.
You must include at least three citations from scholarly sources in APA format.

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Instructions

Pandemic & Healthcare Access

Reflecting on your reading, “Coronavirus Pandemic Calls for an Immediate Social Work Response,” in which author Heather Walter-McCabe presents a call to action for social workers to address some of the psychosocial issues that she projects to arise as a result of the pandemic. Drawing from Walter-McCabe’s article and integrating your understanding of social work roles and core theoretical frameworks we’ve discussed, please address the following in your initial prompt:

Identify and paraphrase three distinct psychosocial issues that Walter-McCabe projected would arise as a result of the pandemic.
For each of these projections, discuss whether you agree or disagree with her foresight, considering the actual landscape two to three years after the article’s publication (from late 2022 to today). Support your agreement or disagreement with concrete, verifiable evidence (e.g., specific statistics from reputable sources, findings from recent research studies, observable societal trends, or policy changes) that illustrates how these issues have (or have not) manifested or evolved. Avoid generic statements and aim for specific data or real-world examples.
Build on Walter-McCabe’s call to action by describing two distinct and highly specific roles you see a healthcare social worker addressing due to the pandemic’s lasting effects. Choose a particular healthcare setting (acute care, community setting, long-term care facility, etc.) and contextualize these roles within it. For each role include:
- The precise activities and responsibilities the social worker would undertake
- At least one relevant social work theoretical framework that underpins and guides that role. Articulate how that framework would underpin the social worker’s assessment, intervention, strategies, and overall approach to clients in that pandemic-related context (please explain the theory’s application – do NOT just name the theory).
Please reply to 2 of your classmates:
- For one of your classmates, select a psychosocial issue or a social work role discussed by a classmate that particularly resonates with you. Explain how this insight connects to your own professional observations, experiences (e.g., practicum placement), or other course readings, providing specific examples.
- For a different classmate, select a social work role discussed by that classmate. How might a different relevant theoretical framework (one not mentioned by your classmate) also apply to or enhance that role in the context of the pandemic’s lasting impact? Explain how this alternative framework would guide the social worker’s approach.

Feel free to use any of the previous readings AND outside sources to support your responses.

Pandemic & Healthcare Access

Requirements

In order to successfully complete this assignment, please use the following guidelines:

Submit your initial post by the due date.
Review the discussion rubric for details on grading criteria.
Your initial post should be 2-3 paragraphs in length and be at least 450 words in length.
Your post should be written in a professional tone and free of grammar and spelling errors.
You must respond to at least two of your peers by the end of the module.
- In your responses, you must critically engage with your peers. A simple “I agree/disagree” will not be considered sufficient.
- Replies should be approximately 150 words in length.
Be sure to cite any sources using APA format.

What are possible options in The Heights for Melissa to see a doctor and get there?,
What are some options for Melissa to pay for her visit?,
What websites or materials may be helpful for her?,
What social work skills could help Melissa prioritize her health?,
How can you address her concerns about healthcare access?

July 22, 2025

Training Feedback Evaluation

By Academic Wizard Blog

Training Feedback Evaluation

1. Briefly describe the training and evaluation 2. Comment generally on what you like about your colleagues training module and if you think their evaluation can capture efficacy in the training. (If not, what could strengthen their evaluation/evaluation process)? 3. Share at least 2 aspects of the training that you find most effective and tell us why. 4. If you have a critique/critiques, please share those and accompany your critique with suggestions for an iteration. 5. Finally, share 2 specific suggestions on how to make the best aspects of the training even better. 6. OPTIONAL: Any additional comments/thoughts/constructive suggestions, please share them

I posted the lesson in another attachment under powerpoint.

____________________________________________________________________________________

Below is an example of what it should look like where other students have responded to the Eddie Almada De La Vega powerpoint:

Name of person/ project that you are providing feedback for: Eddie Almada De La Vega

1. Briefly describe the training and evaluation

This training module, “Data Fluency for Decision Makers,” is tailored for non-technical business users at Kueski who need to develop foundational SQL skills to support faster, data-driven decision-making. The course addresses a key organizational bottleneck: the overburdening of the Analytics Engineering team with ad hoc requests from teams that lack data fluency. Through three interactive activities—writing SQL queries to solve real business problems, peer review and query redesign, and dashboard creation—the training scaffolds learning in a hands-on, outcome-focused manner. Participants use actual company data within Databricks, enabling immediate application to real-world scenarios. Evaluation occurs via Google Forms and includes activity-based assessments and a final training evaluation form. These tools capture learning outcomes, comprehension, and learner feedback. The training aligns with Kueski’s strategic mission to become a data-first fintech company by empowering decision-makers with the autonomy to generate insights, enhance agility, and reduce dependency on centralized analytics support.

2. Comment generally on what you like about your colleague’s training module and if you think their evaluation can capture efficacy in the training

Eduardo’s training module is thoughtfully crafted and aligns well with organizational goals and participant learning objectives. I particularly appreciate the real-world relevance of the content—participants don’t just learn abstract SQL concepts but apply them immediately to business challenges like tracking GMV or fraud rejections. This practical, problem-based learning model ensures that participants see the immediate value of their skills. The evaluation approach—via activity-based Google Forms—helps measure comprehension and engagement during each phase. However, while the assessments capture skill acquisition, they may not fully capture long-term behavior change or decision-making impact. To strengthen the evaluation, I recommend introducing a pre- and post-training quiz to measure knowledge gains and confidence levels. In addition, integrating follow-up manager feedback or observational check-ins (e.g., 30 days later) could help assess the degree to which learners are applying skills on the job. These enhancements would help demonstrate both efficacy and return on training investment.

Training Feedback Evaluation

3. Share at least 2 aspects of the training that you find most effective and tell us why

Two elements of this training stand out as especially effective: (1) the use of real data from Kueski’s actual Databricks environment and (2) the peer review and redesign activity. By requiring learners to interact with real business data—rather than hypothetical examples—the training immediately boosts relevancy and confidence. Participants gain fluency in querying the exact tables and fields they’ll encounter on the job, which lowers barriers to adoption and accelerates practical usage. The peer review and redesign task is equally powerful, fostering a culture of collaboration and shared learning. This not only sharpens SQL logic through exposure to alternative solutions but also encourages critical thinking around readability, accuracy, and performance. Learners are encouraged to see query writing not just as a technical task, but as a strategic, iterative process. Both components foster applied learning and cross-functional understanding, crucial to building a truly data-driven decision-making culture across the organization.

4. If you have a critique/critiques, please share those and accompany your critique with suggestions for an iteration

One potential critique of the module is that while the technical exercises are excellent, the training assumes a baseline familiarity with tools like Databricks and SQL editors, which may not be true for all participants. For those completely new to querying or data environments, the pace and complexity could feel overwhelming. To make the learning more inclusive, I suggest adding a short optional pre-module or self-paced onboarding video introducing Databricks basics, SQL syntax, and navigation tips. This would level the playing field and help ensure all learners start with a shared foundation. Additionally, while the activities focus well on what to do, there could be greater emphasis on why certain SQL strategies are more efficient or insightful in a given context. Including a “trainer’s insights” section or a post-activity debrief after each task would provide additional context and depth, reinforcing strategic thinking alongside technical execution.

5. Finally, share 2 specific suggestions on how to make the best aspects of the training even better

To enhance the best aspects of this training—particularly the hands-on data querying and peer collaboration—I suggest the following two improvements. First, include a curated library of example queries or “SQL patterns” participants can use as references post-training. These patterns could map to common business questions and promote knowledge retention while accelerating real-world application. Second, build a peer support structure post-training, such as an internal SQL Slack channel or weekly office hours where learners can share dashboards, ask questions, and receive mentorship. This would extend learning beyond the classroom, strengthen cross-functional data fluency, and build a supportive culture of continuous improvement. These suggestions would help in creating the training even better with lasting skill development and organizational impact.

2nd example

Name of person/ project that you are providing feedback for: Lavonzell Nicholson

1. Briefly describe the training and evaluation

Lavonzell’s session kicks off a three-part series designed to help staff feel more confident using AI, especially when it comes to writing better prompts. Module 1 lays the foundation by introducing a simple but powerful structure for building prompts: six key elements (Task, Context, Role, Instructions, Expectations, and Example). The training is super practical. It’s not just theory, rather participants actually get to break down weak prompts, improve them, and apply what they’ve learned to their own work. There’s no formal test, but the learning is evaluated through hands-on practice and real-time feedback, which aligns really well with how adults learn best.

2. Comment generally on what you like about your colleagues training module and if you think their evaluation can capture efficacy in the training. (If not, what could strengthen their evaluation/evaluation process)?

What I really liked was how clearly the training connects to both a real need (low confidence with AI) and a bigger goal (producing faster, sharper research). The structure is clean, the examples are relevant, and the activities are useful right away. Using prompt analysis and rewriting as a way to evaluate learning is a smart move, and it’s low-pressure but still shows whether people are getting it. A quick self-check or peer review could help reinforce the learning, even a few reflection prompts like “Can I spot all six components in a prompt?” would go a long way in helping people track their growth.

3. Share at least 2 aspects of the training that you find most effective and tell us why.

1. The six-block framework: It breaks down something that can feel abstract (writing good AI prompts) into clear, repeatable steps. It’s easy to remember and immediately useful and its exactly what adult learners need.

2. Ties to the bigger picture: The training doesn’t feel random or inconsistent. It’s clearly part of a larger effort to help CRPE work smarter and faster. That’s the kind of alignment that helps people see the value and stay engaged. It’s not just “learn this tool,” it’s “here’s how this helps us do better work.”

4. If you have a critique/critiques, please share those and accompany your critique with suggestions for an iteration.

The training could benefit from a bit more interaction. The exercises are a great addition, but adding some peer discussion or group critique (even virtually) would expand the learning. Tools like shared docs, polls, or breakout rooms could make it more dynamic. Also, it might help to show the full roadmap of the three-part series early on. A simple “You are here” slide with a quick overview of what’s coming next would help learners see how this module fits into the bigger journey. And a downloadable cheat sheet or job aid would be a great resource for folks to reference later.

5. Finally, share 2 specific suggestions on how to make the best aspects of the training even better.

1. Make prompt comparisons into a mini-game: Turn the strong vs. weak prompt examples into a quick, interactive game. Show a few anonymous prompts and have people vote on which ones check all six blocks. It’s fun, low-stakes, and reinforces the framework.

2. Create a “Prompt Planner” worksheet: Give learners a simple template where they can fill in each of the six blocks before writing a prompt. It’s a great way to build muscle memory and helps them apply the framework consistently, especially as they move into the more advanced modules.

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Briefly describe the training and evaluation.,
What do you like about the training module, and does the evaluation capture its efficacy?,
What are two effective aspects of the training, and why?,
Do you have any critiques, and what are your suggestions for improvement?,
How can the best aspects of the training be enhanced?

July 22, 2025

Employee Benefits Evaluation

By Academic Wizard Blog

Employee Benefits Evaluation

Employee Benefits: Continued

You have been asked to give a 10-minute presentation to a college’s undergraduate HRM class. You have decided to use the following case scenario to spearhead the discussion.

An Attractive Benefits Package?

Susan greeted Beutan, her next interview applicant. Beutan had an excellent academic record and appeared to be just the kind of person Susan’s company, Jones Investments, was seeking in an investments technician. Susan is the staffing specialist for Jones and had already interviewed two individuals for the position.

Based on the application form, Beutan appeared to be the most promising candidate to be interviewed that day. From his past experience it looked as if he could be in his mid-forties. His address showed that he lived 45 miles away from the Jones facility. The application stated that Beutan achieved a 3.7 GPA in his master’s courses, with a 4.0 in his major field of finance. He achieved his degree a year ago by working during the day and attending classes at night. Beutan was not only treasurer of his district’s financial planning association but also served as volunteer on the high school’s financial advising committee. The recommendation letters in Beutan’s file revealed that he was both active socially and a rather intense and serious student. One of the letters from Beutan’s full-time employer of four years boasted a notable work ethic.

Beutan was laid off due to a cutback in business and was looking again for full-time work.

Susan knew that discussion of benefits could be an important part of the recruiting interview. But she did not know which aspects of Jones’ benefits program would appeal most to Beutan. The company has an excellent profit-sharing plan, although 80% of profits distributions are deferred and included in each employee’s retirement account. Health benefits are also good. It also has long-term care insurance but no short-term care. The company’s medical and dental plan pays a significant portion of costs. A company lunchroom provides meals at prices about 65% less than outside prices. Employees get one week of paid vacation after the first year and two weeks after two years with the company. Five days are provided each year for sick leave. In addition, there are 7 paid holidays each year. Finally, the company encourages advanced education, paying for tuition and supplies for courses directly related to an employee’s job. Under certain circumstances, employees are allowed time off to attend classes during the day. Jones also provides a 50% daycare discount for employees with young children.

After you have read the above situation carefully, respond to the following questions in a slide presentation of about 10 slides.

· What aspects of the Jones Investments benefits program are likely to appeal to Beutan? Explain.

· What aspects of the Jones benefit package would likely be the least appealing to Beutan? Discuss.

· In today’s work environment, what other benefits offered by employers might be attractive to Beutan? Why? Share examples of best-practice benefits offered by employers (discussing at least two employers by name).

Use at least 2 library sources to help strengthen and support your presentation.

Prepare 10 slides and add a voice-over component (in PowerPoint). Be sure to present a list of references at the end of your presentation.

Which benefits at Jones Investments are likely to appeal to Beutan?,
Which benefits may be least appealing to Beutan?,
What other modern workplace benefits might attract someone like Beutan?,
What are some best-practice benefits offered by other employers?,
How can HR tailor benefits communication to individual needs?

July 22, 2025

Wellness Program Impact Analysis

By Academic Wizard Blog

Wellness Program Impact Analysis

Total Rewards in Practice

Case Assignment Overview

Signature Assignment: Quantitative Reasoning, Introduced Level

In this assignment, your quantitative reasoning skills will be assessed at the “introduced” level. The Quantitative Reasoning rubric will be useful for this purpose. Then in HRM520 your quantitative reasoning skills will be further assessed at the “reinforced” level. Finally, in HRM599 your skills will be assessed at the “mastered” level.

Case Assignment

This assignment requires you to:

Use online calculators to determine what impact wellness programs might have on an organization’s health care costs, absenteeism, and presenteeism. The assignment also shows the risks of doing nothing to try to curb those health insurance, absenteeism, and presenteeism costs.

To carry out the assignment, you are required to:

1. Complete 3 tables—one each for Health Care Costs, Absenteeism, and Presenteeism.

a. Use relevant data that you find from reputable sources for annual health care costs, number of employees, percent obese, and percent smokers. [If you cannot readily find actual data from searching sources, use fictitious data that seems realistic to you.] Select your own targets for percent obese and percent smokers.

b. To utilize your quantitative reasoning skills, it is important you analyze, synthesize, and accurately report your findings in a 3-page paper (not counting the title page, reference page, or appendices).

2. Feel free to use the same data for each table, but you should try to use examples of data that show significant differences when calculated.

3. Follow this link to the calculators : https://www.wellsteps.com/roi/

Additional information can be found at Well Steps – https://www.wellsteps.com/resources/tools/.

Calculate the possible impact on health care costs, absenteeism, and presenteeism of wellness programs.

Prepare three tables in Word to show the data you choose. Your tables should be set up like this:

Health Care Costs:

Health Care Costs:	Annual Health Care Costs	Annual Cost Increase	Number of Employees	% of employees obese	% that are smokers	Target percent obese	Target percent smokers
2019
2020 projected
2025 projected

For some reason I could not add the whole chart. But this is what’s missing: Target percent smokers

Wellness Program Impact Analysis

Absenteeism:

Absenteeism:	Annual Health Care Costs	Annual Cost Increase	Number of Employees	% of employees obese	% that are smokers	Target percent obese	Target percent smokers
2019
2022 Do Nothing
2022 Wellness Program Impact
2025 Do Nothing
2025 Wellness Program Impact

Presenteeism:

*Pre* sen teeism:	Annual Health Care Costs	Annual Cost Increase	Number of Employees	% of employees obese	% that are smokers	% of employees 1 or more risk factor.	Target percent obese	Target percent smokers
2019
2022 Do Nothing
2022 Impact of Wellness
2025 Do Nothing
2025 Impact of Wellness Program

Using critical thinking skills to prepare your narrative, you should summarize and analyze the data. Do not merely repeat the numbers without analyzing the findings and making recommendations for employers (and employees).

The paper you submit should include:

1. Title page

2. Three-page narrative, complete with a strong introduction and conclusion. Utilize at least two sources from the Trident Online Library as you develop the narrative. Include in-text citations following APA guidelines.

3. References page: Include your reference list on the next page that follows your narrative. List each source on the References page in APA format.

4. Appendices: Create three appendices, one each for Health Care Costs, Absenteeism, and Presenteeism. Include at least one graph to go along with each of the three tables (appendices). Clarify for your reader which graph relates to health care costs, absenteeism, and presenteeism.

Assignment Expectations

Your submission will be evaluated using the criteria as stated in the Quantitative Reasoning rubric. The following is a review of the rubric criteria:

Critical Thinking: Expressing quantitative analysis of data (factual information) to support the discussion showing what evidence is used and how it is contextualized.

Interpretation: Explaining information presented in mathematical terms (e.g., equations, graphs, diagrams, tables, words)

Presentation: Ability to convert relevant information into various mathematical terms (e.g., equations, graphs, diagrams, tables, words)

Conclusions: Drawing appropriate conclusions based on the analysis of factual information/data.

Timeliness: Assignment submitted on time or with professor’s pre-approved assignment extension.

Wellness Program Impact Analysis

What data do you use to analyze health care costs, absenteeism, and presenteeism?,
How does a wellness program impact health care costs compared to doing nothing?,
What are the measurable effects of wellness initiatives on absenteeism?,
How does presenteeism differ under wellness programs versus no intervention?,
What conclusions and recommendations can be drawn from the data?

July 22, 2025

Organizational Culture Perspectives

By Academic Wizard Blog

Organizational Culture Perspectives

This Reaction Paper (2 pages TOTAL) requires reading four brief LINKEDIN articles by S. McHale, summarizing them (in the first 1.5 pages) in outline/bullet-point form, and then WATCHING the SCHEIN video and READING the MORGAN CHAPTER (all of which are included on our “Mod 3 Learning Materials page). Finally, in the final half-page of your reaction paper, compare two “views of culture” as per the detailed instructions below.

Here is a SAMPLE (by your classmate SAM POOLE) to give you a clearer idea of expectations.

FULL INSTRUCTIONS:

Organizational Culture Perspectives

1. Read Morgan, chapter 5 (using the Brytewave menu link). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wd1bsxWeM6Q

2. View Edgar Schein & organizational culture Links to an external site.

3. Read the following four brief case studies by Siobhan McHale:

· The BIG reason why 70% of change efforts failLinks to an external site. (10/15/18). https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/big-reason-why-70-change-efforts-fail-siobhan-mchale/

· Does fear drive performanceLinks to an external site.? (11/27/18) https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/can-fear-create-high-performance-culture-siobhan-mchale/

· The fall of Enron: A values brochure won’t fix the cultureLinks to an external site. (09/11/18) https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/values-brochure-wont-fix-culture-siobhan-mchale/

· What you’ve been told about culture is wrongLinks to an external site. (part 1, 06/18/18) https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-youve-been-told-culture-wrong-siobhan-mchale/

2. Write up an outline of 1.5 pages: Although you are being asked to write up a brief OUTLINE (or bullet point format) — and NOT an essay — please be sure to use and define terms from the readings, and cite appropriately, to demonstrate your mastery of the learning materials:

· Summarize the key ideas of McHale’s view of culture (e.g., emergent patterns of relating).

Final half-page:

· In a brief three-paragraph “reaction,” compare and contrast TWO of the THREE viewpoints (McHale, Schein, & Morgan’s).

· Summarize EITHER Schein’s view of culture OR Morgan’s view of culture.

· (You have already summarized McHale’s view of culture, in the “outline” portion of your reaction paper).

· As you write about TWO of the THREE views of culture, consider:

· What do they have in common?

· How are they different?

· Which one do you feel is most effective as a management approach? (And why?

Organizational Culture Perspectives

What are the key points from each of the four Siobhan McHale LinkedIn articles?,
What is McHale’s view of organizational culture?,
What is Schein’s view of organizational culture?,
What are the similarities and differences between McHale’s and Schein’s views?,
Which cultural perspective is more effective as a management approach, and why?

July 22, 2025

Nonprofit Organization Comparison

By Academic Wizard Blog

Nonprofit Organization Comparison

Nonprofit Organizations: Comparison of Types

The nonprofit sector is differentiated into many different types of organizations. As you move into working with nonprofit organizations, it is important to understand the similarities and differences between the two. For this assignment, you will choose two different types of nonprofit organizations and compare them.

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, read the following:

· Chapters 2 and 3 in the textbook. Worth, M. J. (2024). Nonprofit management: Principles and practices (7th ed.). SAGE Publications.

· Organization Reference Chart Links to an external site. .

· Many Types of Nonprofits Links to an external site. .

In your paper,

Nonprofit Organization Comparison

· Identify the two different types of nonprofit organizations (e.g., 501(c)3, 501(c)4, 501(c)6) that you would like to compare.

· State the purpose of each of the nonprofit types you chose.

· Provide at least one example of each type of nonprofit organization you chose (e.g., library, religious organization, Red Cross, Goodwill, VA organizations).

· Discuss what services the two organizations provide and what populations they serve.

· Discuss at least two similarities and two differences in the two nonprofit organizations you chose.

· Explain the importance or significance of these similarities and differences.

The Nonprofit Organizations: Comparison of Types assignment

· Must be three to five double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA Style Links to an external site. as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA Formatting for Microsoft Word Links to an external site. resource.

· Must utilize academic voice. See the Academic Voice Links to an external site. resource for additional guidance.

· Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.

· For assistance on writing Introductions & Conclusions Links to an external site. and Writing a Thesis Statement Links to an external site. , refer to the Writing Center resources.

· Must use at least three credible sources in addition to the course text.

· The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources Links to an external site. table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source.

· To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, view Quick and Easy Library Research Links to an external site. tutorial, which introduces the University of Arizona Global Campus Library and the research process, and provides some library search tips.

· Must document any information used from sources in APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA: Citing Within Your Paper Links to an external site. guide.

· Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center. See the APA: Formatting Your References List Links to an external site. resource in the Writing Center for specifications.

Nonprofit Organization Comparison

What two types of nonprofit organizations will be compared?,
What is the purpose of each nonprofit type?,
What is one example of each nonprofit type?,
What services do these organizations provide, and who do they serve?,
What are at least two similarities and two differences between the two organizations, and why are they significant?

July 22, 2025

SpaceX Strategic Analysis

By Academic Wizard Blog

SpaceX Strategic Analysis

Points: 100

Overview: In this assignment, you will review Case Study #12: SpaceX. This case describes Elon

Musk’s unique approach to strategy when creating SpaceX. Think about the types of

strategies from chapters 5 and 6 that Elon Musk utilized.

Instructions: You will need to review the case study in your textbook, then answer the following

questions utilizing topics covered in previous chapters.

• What were Elon Musk’s motives for creating SpaceX? How do these motives

influence the kinds of decisions he made in creating the firm?

• Thinking about Musk’s prior experiences, capabilities, and motives, what do you

think are his strengths and weaknesses in creating SpaceX?

• What did SpaceX do differently from other space companies?

• Discuss whether you believe the incumbent space companies will adopt

elements of SpaceX’s model (be specific about which). Do you think the

incumbents will survive? Do you believe Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin is a significant

threat?

Requirements:

• Submit a two-three page Word document covering the elements of the

assignment.

• Develop a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. Use paragraph format and

transitions.

• Focus on the quality of writing and content.

• Use APA format with a title page, in-text citations, and references. Abstract is not

required. The title page, reference page, and appendices are excluded in page

length requirement.

• Research and cite at least two credible sources in APA format.

Be sure to read the criteria below by which your work will be evaluated before you write and again after you write.

BUS411 – Business Policy Seminar

SpaceX

SpaceX Strategic Analysis

Evaluation Rubric for SpaceX Assignment

CRITERIA Deficient Needs Improvement

Proficient Exemplary

0-11 points 12-15 points 16-17 points 18-20 points

Introduction Unclear or incomplete.

Introduction with a partially developed thesis.

Introduction with a mostly developed thesis.

Clear, well- developed, introduction and thesis.

0-17 points 18-23 points 24-26 points 27-30 points

Supporting Evidence/ Analysis

Lacks specific, credible, and relevant support. Development of position/argum ent is inadequate or missing.

Not adequately supported with a limited spectrum of specific, credible, and relevant evidence. Development of position/argum ent is somewhat thoughtful and persuasive but lacks detail.

Adequately supported with a limited spectrum of specific, credible, and relevant evidence. Development of position/argum ent is thoughtful and persuasive but lacks some detail.

Well-supported with a broad spectrum of specific, credible, and relevant evidence. Position/argum ent is well- developed, very thoughtful, and persuasive.

0-11 points 12-15 points 16-17 points 18-20 points

Conclusion Conclusion not included.

Some attempt at a conclusion, but it is not well written.

Good attempt at a conclusion, but more development needed.

Well written and fully developed conclusion.

0-8 points 9-11 points 12-13 points 14-15 points

Clear and Professional Writing

Writing is frequently difficult to understand because of several errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Word choice

Writing is somewhat difficult to understand with errors in punctuation, spelling, and grammar. Appropriate word choice is

Writing is easy to understand despite minor errors in punctuation, spelling, and grammar. Appropriate word choice is used for an

Writing is free of almost all punctuation, spelling, and grammar errors. Appropriate word choice is used for an academic

SpaceX Strategic Analysis

is sometimes inappropriate for an academic setting. Sentence structure is unclear.

somewhat used for an academic setting. Sentence structure is somewhat clear.

academic setting. Sentence structure is mostly clear.

setting. Sentence structure is clear.

0-8 points 9-11 points 12-13 points 14-15 points

APA Formatting and References

Paper has no APA formatting, or paper has an APA cover, but no references or in-text citations. No academic references present or reference formatting has significant errors.

Paper lacks multiple elements of APA (cover, references, or in-text citations). One academic reference present but errors in formatting.

Paper lacks one element of APA (cover, references, or in-text citations). Two academic references present but may have a few errors in formatting.

Paper has all elements of APA formatting (cover, references, and in-text citations). Two or more academic references are present and formatted properly.

What were Elon Musk’s motives for creating SpaceX, and how did these motives influence his decisions?,
Based on Musk’s prior experience, what are his strengths and weaknesses in founding SpaceX?,
What did SpaceX do differently than other space companies?,
Will incumbent space companies adopt SpaceX’s model? Will they survive?,
Is Blue Origin a significant threat to SpaceX?

July 22, 2025

Evaluating Change Interventions

By Academic Wizard Blog

Evaluating Change Interventions

The last part of a change process typically includes the analysis and monitoring of any interventions that were implemented. This process entails data collection and measuring outcomes. The analysis would also require assessing the actual effectiveness of the interventions.

Once the initial effectiveness of interventions is determined, it is important to continue with routine or regular follow-up evaluations These evaluations would enable organizations to do the following:

Identify any other areas requiring improvement
Track progress
Make any necessary adjustments to the interventions
Answer the following questions:

What are some examples of ways to analyze the effectiveness of organizational development (OD) interventions?,
Why is key stakeholder involvement and feedback important to evaluate success of OD interventions?,
What monitoring strategy would you recommend to ensure that OD interventions are maintained?,
Reflect on a successful change that you were a part of. What advice would you give to help others manage change?,
Your final submission should consist of a 5–7-page Word document (including cover page and resource page).

Please use this template to complete your work.

1. Examples of Analyzing OD Effectiveness

Evaluating Change Interventions

Organizations use a variety of methods to assess the impact of OD interventions. These include:

Performance Metrics: Measuring pre- and post-intervention data such as productivity, turnover, or financial performance.
Surveys: Gathering employee feedback through standardized surveys to assess engagement, morale, and satisfaction.
360-Degree Feedback: Collecting evaluations from peers, supervisors, and subordinates to gauge behavioral and leadership changes.
Observation: Watching team dynamics, communication, and decision-making processes in real time.
Comparative Benchmarking: Comparing results against industry standards or similar organizations to assess performance improvements.

2. Importance of Stakeholder Involvement

Engaging stakeholders in the evaluation process is crucial because:

Ownership and Buy-In: When stakeholders are involved, they feel responsible for the outcomes, increasing support for the intervention.
Diverse Perspectives: Different departments or levels offer valuable insights into how the change affects operations and culture.
Better Decision-Making: Their feedback helps tailor solutions that are more practical and widely accepted.
Accountability: Encourages transparency and builds trust in the process.
Continuous Improvement: Stakeholder input can highlight gaps or missed opportunities that lead to refinement.

3. Recommended Monitoring Strategy

To ensure that OD interventions are sustained, a structured monitoring plan is essential. A strong strategy includes:

Defined Success Metrics: Clearly outline what indicators will measure success (e.g., retention rate, customer satisfaction).
Regular Checkpoints: Schedule reviews monthly, quarterly, or bi-annually to evaluate progress.
Responsibility Assignment: Appoint change champions or team leaders to oversee the monitoring.
Feedback Channels: Encourage open communication through suggestion boxes, regular team meetings, or anonymous surveys.
Technology Tools: Use dashboards or project management systems for tracking real-time data and trends.

4. Advice from a Successful Change Experience

In general, success in change initiatives stems from strategic planning and strong communication. Helpful tips include:

Start with a Clear Vision: Ensure everyone understands the purpose and expected outcomes of the change.
Communicate Frequently: Share updates regularly and invite input from all levels.
Empower Employees: Involve team members in planning and decision-making to increase engagement.
Be Patient but Persistent: Change takes time; setbacks are normal.
Celebrate Milestones: Recognize progress to maintain motivation and support.

Evaluating Change Interventions

5. Importance of Follow-Up Evaluations

Follow-up evaluations ensure that improvements are sustainable and adaptable over time. They help to:

Detect New Challenges: Identify emerging issues before they grow.
Measure Long-Term Impact: Some benefits only show over extended periods.
Adjust Interventions: Make real-time corrections if something isn’t working.
Encourage Accountability: Keeps leaders and teams focused on goals.
Build a Culture of Learning: Continuous evaluation fosters a mindset of growth and improvement.

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