Watson’s Theory of Human Caring Alicia Davis NUR 403 April 5‚ 2010 Kimberly Frommel Theories contain concepts‚ definitions‚ models‚ propositions‚ and are being based on assumptions (Nursing Theories‚ 2010). The nursing profession uses nursing theories as the framework and foundation for practice. Many people find nursing theories to be meaningless and of no use to the profession‚ as this student did before she knew what the history and meaning behind nursing theories. Nursing theories aid nurses
Premium Nursing Nursing theory Health
Institutional theory is one the most renowned theoretical approaches to internationalization process of firms. From the 70s‚ there have been publications supporting and developing this theory by researchers such as Di Maggio‚ Powell‚ Scott‚ Meyer or Rowan. Nonetheless‚ some other alternative theories‚ such as OLI paradigm or TCE model‚ have also proven themselves quite significant. Shortell and Kalunzy (2000‚ p. 24) state that organizations must face certain external factors such “external or societal
Premium Strategic management Sociology Theory
Evolution is one of the most misunderstood scientific theories by the average person. As a result‚ this topic is very controversial and has thousands of misconceptions‚ such as‚ that the theory of evolution is not compatible with religion and that evolution is just a theory. First‚ one must know the difference between a scientific theory and a scientific law. A theory outside of science is usually defined as a hunch or a guess. However‚ a scientific theory is a well-tested explanation that joins many hypotheses
Premium Evolution Science Scientific method
Goody (Ed.)‚ Questions and politeness (pp. 56-289). New York: Cambridge University Press. Brown‚ P.‚ & Levinson‚ S. (1987). Politeness: Some universals in language. New York: Cambridge University Press. Eelen‚ G. (2001). A critique of politeness theories. Manchester‚ UK: St. Jerome Publishing. Eelen‚ G. (1999). Politeness and ideology: A critical review. Pragmatics‚ 9(1)‚ 163-173. Fisher‚ B Fraser‚ B. (1975). Hedged performatives. In P. Cole & J. Morgan (Eds.)‚ Syntax and semantics 3. Speech acts
Premium Politeness theory Politeness maxims
Translated from the French word author‚ auteur theory was first introduced in the French film journal Cahiers du Cinema. The theory holds that a director is the primary person responsible for the creation of a motion picture and instills it with his or her distinctive style. It is a medium for the personal artistic expression of the director. In order for a director to be considered an auteur‚ there must be a consistency of style and theme across a number of films. The film theoretician and founder
Premium Film director Auteur theory Film
CHAPTER 1: Auteur theory in the context of Film theory Although the term auteur dates back to the 1920s in the theoretical writings of French film critics and directors of the silent era‚ it is worth pointing out that in Germany‚ as early as 1913‚ the term ‘author’s film (Autorenfilm) had already been coined (Hayward‚2000: 20). Hayward believed that the Autorenfilm emerged partly as a response to the French Film d’Art (art cinema) movement‚ which began in 1908. Film d’Art was particularly successful
Premium Auteur theory Film theory Film director
Theories behind Frank Lucas Harlem’s Drug kingpin With Frank Lucas’ life we will be able to demonstrate and explain a few etiological theories starting with Ethnic succession Theory‚ differential association theory‚ and Social Disorganization theory. Before we begin I will explain what each Theory means‚ then we will be able to apply these theories into Frank Lucas’ life. Ethnic succession theory has the idea that ethnic groups involve themselves in organized crime because of their obstacles
Premium Management Psychology Scientific method
How Plato Used His Two-Worlds Theory As an Argument Against the Three Predominant Pre-Socratic Theories on Reality One of the ongoing quests in human history is the search for what is reality composed of and what can one use to determine what is real and what is merely an illusion or perhaps part of a false reality. This search can be traced back as far as some of the pre-Socratic philosophers. The three more popular theories that were around came from three pre-Socratic philosophers‚ Heraclitus
Premium Reality Theory Ontology
Social work theory and practice Over the past 30 years there have been a lot of changes in social work. The demand for social workers has risen and the way we care for these families has been moulded by different theories. Social work started off as a way to make individuals enhance their standard of living through charity work and dealing with poverty. The goal was to advance the quality of life and the growth of every person in the society. In 1985 computers were intro deuced into work‚ this
Premium 20th century Change Social work
some of the theories that govern how communication works within each context. Part A – Communication Contexts Directions: Define each communication context. A. Intrapersonal: B. Interpersonal: C. Group: D. Organizational: E. Public: F. Mass: G. Intercultural: Part B – Communication Contexts and Their Related Theories Directions: Place the appropriate letter of each context above next to its related theory. Then write a brief explanation of each theory. Theories
Premium Explanation Communication Culture