Assignment: Outlining a Logic Model

A logic model is a tool that can be used in planning a program. Using a logic model, social workers can systematically analyze a proposed new program and how the various elements involved in a program relate to each other. At the program level, social workers consider the range of problems and needs that members of a particular population present. Furthermore, at the program level, the logic model establishes the connection between the resources needed for the program, the planned interventions, the anticipated outcomes, and ways of measuring success. The logic model provides a clear picture of the program for all stakeholders involved.

To prepare for this Assignment, review the case study of the Petrakis family, located in this week’s resources. Conduct research to locate information on an evidence-based program for caregivers like Helen Petrakis that will help you understand her needs as someone who is a caregiver for multiple generations of her family. You can use the NREPP registry. Use this information to generate two logic models for a support group that might help Helen manage her stress and anxiety.

First, consider the practice level. Focus on Helen’s needs and interventions that would address those needs and lead to improved outcomes. Then consider the support group on a new program level. Think about the resources that would be required to implement such a program (inputs) and about how you can measure the outcomes.

Exercise Content

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   How exercise reduces health risks
   People who take regular exercise could reduce their risk of developing around two dozen physical and mental health conditions — including some cancers and dementia — and slow down how quickly their body deteriorates as they age.People who exercise regularly have a lower risk of developing many long-term (chronic) conditions, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, and some cancers.
   People are less active nowadays, partly because technology has made our lives easier. We drive cars or take public transport. Machines wash our clothes. We entertain ourselves in front of a TV or computer screen. Fewer people are doing manual work, and most of us have jobs that involve little physical effort. Work, household chores, shopping and other necessary activities are far less demanding than for previous generations.
   We move around less and burn off less energy than people used to. Research suggests that many adults spend more than 7 hours a day sitting down, at work, on transport or in their leisure time. People aged over 65 spend 10 hours or more each day sitting or lying down, making them the most sedentary age group.
   In this assignment use the articles you researched last week in you annotated bibliography to support your position on how exercise reduces health risks.
   This is your course paper so it should be comprehensive to the exercise topic you choose.

Imagine you are the director of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the United States’ primary development organization that uses U.S. government funds to design and carry out development projects in LDC’s (lesser developed countries). Your annual testimony to Congress is approaching where you outline for the Congressional Foreign Affairs Committee on the accomplishments of the previous year and USAID’s plan and areas of focus for the coming year. Given the ideas and lessons you have taken from our materials under the topic of “international development”, what would you recommend be the foci for USAID in the upcoming year? USAID has a multi-million dollar budget annually, so you can fund a wide range of projects and ideas. You are not expected to address specific LDC’s, but rather outline at least three specific types of projects, innovations, and/or technologies that you would focus on funding across multiple LDC’s and the evidence supporting these decisions. You can also address areas or projects that you would avoid.

Your writing should begin with an overview of your opinion and summary of data supporting it and rely on evidence from this week’s readings and any other pertinent course materials (e.g. lecture video) from this week, stated in a clear and organized manner. The writing should be approximately the equivalent of one page double-spaced with citations of our relevant sources to provide evidence for your argument.

I’m working on a political science test / quiz prep and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.

1. What are some examples of natural law in our legal system or system of governance?

2 .Is it more important for you to follow the letter of the law or to follow the spirit of the law? In what

circumstance would you believe the opposite to be true?  

3 Can you think of any examples of law in which the threat of force or power is not

needed?

4.Do you believe that morals are a part of our law, or do you believe that morality and law

are separate concepts?

5. Identify an action that would violate social norms but would not violate any laws. Can

you identify any violations of law that would not violate any social norms?

6. What are three specific powers of Congress? What are three specific powers of the

executive branch? Do you think that the powers of the judicial branch are well defined?

Why or why not?

7. What areas of law have been reserved to the states to regulate? How do you know?

8 .Identify a bill in either the House of Representatives or the U.S. Senate. What stage(s) of

the bill process has it passed through? To be passed into law, what stages must it still pass

through?

9. What problems would exist without a rule of law?

10. How does the rule of law affect business?

Using the assignedchapters: The Roma (ch. 11); The Samoans (ch. 12); The Tiwi (ch. 13); TheTrobriand Islanders (ch. 14); The Yanomami (ch. 15) (Link to PDF of book can be found here file:///C:/Users/mburk/Downloads/culture-sketches-case-studies-in-anthropology_compress.pdf) Must use book as a reference

Consider the different ways in which these groups have become part of the larger global community.

a. What are some of the global phenomena that play a part in these chapters?

b. How do global phenomena act on these different groups? How do they respond? What causes the group to respond in that way?

c. What elements of their social and cultural structures caused them to interact with the broader global community?

I will grade the assignments on a basis of 100% using the following criteria:

1. The mechanics of writing, such as correct spelling and grammar and organization of ideas. How well is the paper written and proofed? Are there grammatical and other errors? Do you use formal language? Is the paper properly formatted?(20%)

2. Articulating the connections between cultural group knowledge and global phenomena: Do you demonstrate an understanding of global phenomena? Do you consider the ways that global phenomena affect local/daily lives? Do you consider the different cultural structures that cause or enable a group to respond to global phenomena in a particular way? Do you discuss each of the five groups to some extent, demonstrating your knowledge of them as a cultural group? (80%)