POLS 302 – Literature Review Progress Report

You will receive all 3 points if you include everything below and do so thoroughly and in detail. Thoroughly completing most of the items below will earn you 2 of the 3 points. If you put very little effort into completing this assignment, you will get just 1 of the 3 points. Not turning this in means you get ZERO points.

What to include:

1. What is your research question? What are the general topics for which you are looking for sources, based on your specific research question?
2. How have you searched for your sources? What databases did you use? What keywords or terms did you use to find sources? How are you making sure the bulk of your sources are peer-reviewed?
3. You should have at least 3 peer-reviewed sources identified by this point.
   1. In brief, explain why you think each of these sources fits either within your specific research question or a general topic connected to your RQ. For this you DO NOT need to read the source with a fine toothed comb BUT you should know it reasonably well enough to make a case for WHY it’s part of the scholarship conversation you are entering into.

      My research question is: What role has Ethiopia’s national pride played in shaping its approach towards regional conflicts, such as its involvement in Somalia’s civil war?

      You can have a preview of the topic in my intro essay which i have uploaded

The Importance of Protecting the Right to Privacy in the Digital Era.

Privacy concerns have become a major issue for individuals and society worldwide in the
age of the internet and virtual technology. The progress of the era has provided various
advantages, but it has also offered the potential for interference in people’s personal life. In
addition, it is not uncommon to hear multiple incidences of cyber-attacks, data breaches and
virtual surveillance, all of which risk people’s privacy and compromise their non-public
information. Also, as one of human rights, privacy must be protected in the digital age. In
addition, the right to privacy is fundamental and has been included in international law, including
the International Covenant on Civil and Political Declaration rights and political rights. There is
a nееd for thе government and other bodies to come up together and ensure that the right of
privacy among the people is well safeguarded. There is a need to enhance the right to privacy
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among people across the world. I will further outline how the right to privacy can be established
in the digital era and ensure that personal information is safeguarded.
One reason why the government needs to ensure that the right of privacy is protected and
enhanced is that the digital surveillance, as outlined, undermines fundamental human rights.
Digital surveillance is defined as the process of monitoring, tracking, and collecting digital
information such as web browsing, emails, and phone calls. (West 28). Studies that have been
carried out show that digital surveillance is one of the significant concerns when it comes to the
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digital world since it has bееn outlined to interfere with the right of privacy. The advancement of
technology as time goes has made it possible for the government and other non-governmental
organizations responsible for collecting personal data to do it with ease, although it has raised a
lot of concerns when it comes to maintaining the privacy of the people (Prus 60). The effects
which are brought about by digital surveillance in thе case оf privacy are significant as it tends to
invade the private life оf thе people, and this has bееn outlined to contribute to thе abuse оf
power by thе people who are responsible for thе collection. For example, some people have
criticized surveillance programs carried out by the government, such as the National Agency
PRISM program, because they have bееn violating the right оf privacy when collecting data.
These programs carried out by thе government have bееn outlined to collect personal data
online, such as social media posts and emails, without permission from thе owners оf this
information. This has made some people feel unsafe with their personal information

Biography of President Lyndon B Johnson

Write about the life and accomplishments of Lyndon B Johnson in a biography style. His early life, political career, life after presidency all in depth. Any books he wrote, awards won, etc.

Services for Victims of Crimes

Article: https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/victim-services

Article: https://ovc.ojp.gov/

Article: https://ovc.ojp.gov/help-for-victims/overview

1. In a 1000-word essay, do the following:
   1. Identity and summarize five services or programs for victims of crime.
   2. Review the Roberts Crisis Intervention Model and other treatment models, such as psychotherapy and cognitive-based therapy.
   3. Explain which treatment models you believe are most effective in helping victims and which treatment models are least effective in helping victims.

Strategic Management and Organizational Change

The purpose of this assignment is to assess how different types of health care organizational structures impact the process and effectiveness of change.

Write a 1,000-1,250 word paper that addresses the following:

1. Discuss why it is necessary for a health care organization to develop a strategic management model that addresses both the concept of change necessary for the growth and sustainability of the organization and the processes of changing. Include how the organization is able to go about accomplishing change and how change ultimately impacts the development of an organization.
2. Differentiate between transaction change and transformational change theories.
3. Identify three theories of management and provide an example of the areas or departments in which each theory of management might be most effective.
4. Identify and explain tools and advice that can be utilized to assess leadership effectiveness.