Creativity Research Paper
David Andrade
10/29/10
Enc1101
Creativity Paper
David Andrade
10/29/10
Enc1101
Creativity Outline
Thesis: The purpose of this paper is to define the research and the positive and negative effects on creative persons.
I. Research A. Military
1. Military research was one of the earlier researches it was financed by the U.S department of defense, seeking new technology and more creative leaders in the wake of World War II (Roark).
2. Since the time of the ancient Greeks there has been many suppositions as to why some individuals are remarkably creative, one of these speculations were that it was a gift from the gods.
II. Positive Aspects of Creative People A. Working till the end. 1. Creative persons are usually totally into their work until the end. 2. A creative person can usually see a project until the end. (Glover) 3. Creative people can usually dismiss any other stuff until their work is complete. (Glover) B. Taking Control
1. Creative people tend to be more comfortable with taking care of tasks when there are no clear explanations for instructions. (Glover)
2. Creative persons tend to feel that they can control what happens to them in life. (Glover) 3. Creative people in general, like to take risks. (Glover)
III. Negative Aspects of Creative People A. Mental disorders
1. Psychiatrists have noticed that among distinguished artists, manic and major depression is ten to thirty percent as common. (“Mad Genius”) 2. Many artists have been diagnosed with different types of depression.
3. According to Arnold Ludwig from the University of Kentucky Medical center, fifty nine to seventy percent of the 1004 artists, writers, and musicians suffered from mental illness. (Scholten) 4. Many creative people suffer from Bipolar as well. (Scholten) B. Moods
1. Psychiatrists have noticed that among distinguished artists, manic and major depression is ten to thirty percent as common. (“Mad Genius”)
2. More people with mood
10/29/10
Enc1101
Creativity Paper
David Andrade
10/29/10
Enc1101
Creativity Outline
Thesis: The purpose of this paper is to define the research and the positive and negative effects on creative persons.
I. Research A. Military
1. Military research was one of the earlier researches it was financed by the U.S department of defense, seeking new technology and more creative leaders in the wake of World War II (Roark).
2. Since the time of the ancient Greeks there has been many suppositions as to why some individuals are remarkably creative, one of these speculations were that it was a gift from the gods.
II. Positive Aspects of Creative People A. Working till the end. 1. Creative persons are usually totally into their work until the end. 2. A creative person can usually see a project until the end. (Glover) 3. Creative people can usually dismiss any other stuff until their work is complete. (Glover) B. Taking Control
1. Creative people tend to be more comfortable with taking care of tasks when there are no clear explanations for instructions. (Glover)
2. Creative persons tend to feel that they can control what happens to them in life. (Glover) 3. Creative people in general, like to take risks. (Glover)
III. Negative Aspects of Creative People A. Mental disorders
1. Psychiatrists have noticed that among distinguished artists, manic and major depression is ten to thirty percent as common. (“Mad Genius”) 2. Many artists have been diagnosed with different types of depression.
3. According to Arnold Ludwig from the University of Kentucky Medical center, fifty nine to seventy percent of the 1004 artists, writers, and musicians suffered from mental illness. (Scholten) 4. Many creative people suffer from Bipolar as well. (Scholten) B. Moods
1. Psychiatrists have noticed that among distinguished artists, manic and major depression is ten to thirty percent as common. (“Mad Genius”)
2. More people with mood
Cited: Glover, John A. A Creative Person Tends To Be This Way, Florida, 1969. Print “Mad Genius’ is no myth, scientists now agree.” Business week 4. May 1922: Pages 20-22 Print. Roarke, Anne. “Creative people suffer higher rates of mental illness, studies confirm.” New York Times July, 2004: pages 20-26 Print. Roarke, Anne. “Scientists Search For The Roots of Creativity.” Lose Angeles Times 20.6(2 July 1984). Web 16 Oct. 2004. http.//www.Losangelestimes.com/456j24z Scholten, Amy. “Creative and Depression: Is There a Link?| ThirdAge Articles.” Baby Boomer Health, Aging & Retirement| Midlife Caregiving & Relationships| ThirdAge. Web. 11 Oct. 2010. .