Brianna M. Audelo ENGL 120C: Persuasive Writing Dr. Laurie Camp Hatch 2/22/13 Nonsense University Why is it that staying home to read a book is not at the top of a child’s priority list? Obviously it is because children would much rather be outside playing a game of baseball with friends than staying in to do school work. Children usually do not find school subjects interesting. In school‚ students learn the necessities that will generally help them get through life. Children typically
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In this study‚ researchers were interested in knowing if tendencies in musical engagement and preferences change from adolescence through middle adulthood. They emphasized that the possible main factors of different musical preferences and attitudes (dependent variable) over time are age and personality (independent variable). Musical preferences may be associated with personality traits and changes. The big five personality model: Openness to experience‚ Extraversion‚ Neuroticism‚ Conscientiousness
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Abstract The purpose of this paper was to critique a research paper that explored the experiences and attitudes of mental health nursing students towards using cigarettes as a means of controlling client behavior. A survey was used with the information broken down into graphs. Overall‚ the data showed that the respondents generally did not like this practice. There were both ethical and moral dilemmas involved using lifestyle risk factors as rewards or a patient’s addiction as a way of modifying
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Part 1‚ Research Critique Nithin Mathew Nursing Research NRS 429 v February 03‚ 2012 Introduction . The critical appraisal in research widens understanding‚ provide a back ground for the study and improve practice. The qualitative studies in critical appraisal include logic conclusions; assess significance and the consistency
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A Critique of the Research Article: Methadone/Buprenorphine and Better Maternal/ Perinatal Outcomes: A Meta-analysis Winston-Salem State University A Critique of the Research Article: Methadone/Buprenorphine and Better Maternal/ Perinatal Outcomes: A Meta-analysis Abstract The purpose of this research article is to discuss lower risk drugs such as Methadone and Buprenorphine given to Heroin addicted pregnant patients to create better neonatal and maternal outcomes. This research articles
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For my final exam question my choice was: Discuss research utilization in nursing practice versus evidenced based practice of nursing. Are the definitions interchangeable? The reference chapter used was chapter 17 in the text book titled Using Research Findings in Practice Settings. I would like to start off by defining Research Utilization and Evidence Based Practice. Research utilization refers to using research knowledge to change an existing clinical practice or profession situation
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Saber-tooth Curriculum and how it is linked to the implementation of Outcomes Based Education and the National Curriculum Statement. The Saber-tooth Curriculum is a famous satire on curriculum development‚ which was published in 1939. It tells the story of New-Fist‚ and his curriculum. In a post-apartheid South Africa we can still learn a great deal from this satire. The universal principle is illustrated by the Saber-tooth Curriculum and I will also be reflecting on different curriculum approaches
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Concept-Based Curriculum Introduction Throughout the learning process‚ children encounter different concepts that they begin to validate. Concept-based instruction lays out a foundation for students to organize their thought process‚ integrate new information‚ and identify new patterns‚ new situations‚ new concepts‚ and ideas. Curriculum has changed dramatically from one year to the next. Curriculum should be structured around different context areas‚ and experiences. Erikson
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September 27‚ 2011 Comparative Critique Draft of “My Problem with Her Anger” and “The Myth of Co-Parenting: How It Was Supposed to Be. How It Was” In the articles “My Problem with Her Anger” and The Myth of Co-Parenting: How It Was Supposed to Be. How It Was‚” authors Eric Bartels‚ feature writer for the Portland Tribune in Portland‚ Oregon‚ and Hope Edelman‚ nonfictional writer whose work has appeared in the New York Times‚ Chicago Tribune‚ and Seventeen magazine‚ discuss the roles they play
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Module 3: Curriculum & Society What is Curriculum? “Noun (plural curricula /-lə/ or curriculums) – The subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college: course components of the school curriculum” (Oxford Online Dictionary‚ 2012) Who can define curriculum? When looking at a simple definition we find that curriculum is in fact a very broad term not dictating a single course of study. Kelly (2009:7) criticises the most basic and direct definitions when used within
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