provide an analytical review of an assigned article on the role of intelligence in policymaking. Select either Zegart’s article on the Cuban Missile Crisis, or Dahl’s article on The Plots that Failed
What some Universities are doing as far as best practices in the delivery of various student services on non-traditional/commuter/branch campuses: focus on: Student support, career advising, student life events & activities. Need some research on adult learning and identify what is happening out there for those students:
What is the main idea of the article and why is it important?
2. What does the author present concerning the major findings of previous research. Note that this should be a summary of the major points. You do not need to summarize every study the author discussions.
3. What are the supporting points the author(s) presents to support his position? How effective is this information in explaining or supporting the main idea?
4. How does the article compare/contrast to the other readings and the material we covered in class? Based upon the readings and other class materials, what opposing arguments can you make? Explain.
5. Are there any additional points you would add to support the author’s position?
6. Does the article add to other readings and the material we covered in class?
7. Is the article well-written and does it present the information in an interesting and organized fashion?
8. Does the article contribute to the field?
Describe the 5 or 6 stages (i.e., precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, and, if applicable, termination) of change and apply them to your health behavior.
Describe the processes of change that enable each stage change (i.e., consciousness raising, dramatic relief, environmental reevaluation, self-liberation, self-reevaluation, helping relationships, counterconditioning, reinforcement management, and stimulus control. Describe the preferred intervention(s) for each stage.
Describe your level of confidence in your ability to change your behavior.
Define and apply each of the concepts in the Transactional Model of Stress and Coping (i.e., primary appraisal, secondary appraisal, coping efforts [problem management, emotional regulation, and meaning-based coping], outcomes of coping/adaptation, dispositional coping styles [optimism, benefit finding, information seeking]. Describe your level of confidence in your ability to change your behavior.
