Pros and Cons of Marijuana Niki De Leon November 13‚ 2012 Fall 2012 English 110 section 14 Mr. Johnson In the early 1900s possession or intoxication of marijuana was considered illegal in the Untied States of America. Marijuana started to become the thing to do in the 1960s. In the mid 1970’s the use of marijuana declined; although‚ since the mid 1990s its use has been rising. Many states have passed laws allowing marijuana to be used for medical purposes. In the Untied States
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Paige McFarland Professor Rock Neelly ENG 102 10 April 2013 Marijuana What is Marijuana? Marijuana is often called pot‚ grass‚ reefer‚ weed‚ herb‚ Mary Jane‚ or MJ. Marijuana is a greenish-gray mixture of the dried‚ shredded leaves‚ stems‚ seeds‚ and flowers of Cannabis sativa. What is Cannabis? Cannabis comes from the cannabis plant (cannabis sativa). It grows wild in many of the tropical and temperate areas of the world. It can be grown in almost any climate. The main ingredient in cannabis
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Research Design This is an empirical study using a qualitative research design because a qualitative design is usually used to understand processes‚ or events‚ in the setting of social and cultural situation instead of coming up with numerical results (“Qualitative Field Research‚” n.d.). Also‚ the data collected under this design are not dependent on numbers (Saunders‚ Lewis & Thornhill‚ 2009). A qualitative design is chosen because the aim of the study is to have a deep understanding of the
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support that marijuana should be legalized. Specific Purpose: At the end of my presentation‚ my audience will be encouraged to support that marijuana should be legalized. Central Idea: Marijuana in its natural form should become legalized. Its illegalization began with false claims from the government‚ made taxpayers foolishly waste billions on the war on drugs‚ and prevented a drug that would have been otherwise praised for its medical value become despised. Introduction I. Marijuana‚ the devil’s
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The benefits of marijuana There is no plant on Earth more condemned than marijuana. We’re talking about a living organism which governments have taken upon themselves to designate as an illegal substance. Despite no existing evidence of anyone ever dying of a marijuana overdose‚ possession of this plant is still illegal in many parts. Marijuana has been found to suppress cancer‚ reduce blood pressure‚ treat glaucoma‚ alleviate pain and even inhibit HIV. It is an antioxidant‚ anti-inflammatory
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The Qualitative Paradigm The design of a research study begins with the selection of a topic and a paradigm. A paradigm is essentially a worldview‚ a whole framework of beliefs‚ values and methods within which research takes place. It is this world view within which researchers work. According to Cresswell (1994) "A qualitative study is defined as an inquiry process of understanding a social or human problem‚ based on building a complex‚ holistic picture‚ formed with words‚ reporting detailed
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health professionals may not understand how best to deliver them in the context of patients’ multifaceted lives. On the other hand Qualitative research‚ in which researchers listen to what patients‚ care givers‚ and health care providers have to say can provide important insights into why non-adherence occurs. Hence qualitative approach proves to be more efficient Qualitative Research is primarily exploratory research.
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465 University of Phoenix June 3‚ 2015 Once a research study has come to a closure‚ it is often reviewed by its peers. Research evaluation is a vital process that determines whether a program or study is effective and how effective. Research studies must be successful in its results or at least bring light to new knowledge. If it does neither‚ then not only would it not allowed to proceed‚ but also it would be a waste of resources. The study under evaluation is the article Obesity and Treatment Meanings
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IntroductionThis study examined qualitative research on "Pregnancy and protection: Perceptions‚ attitudes and experiences of Australian female adolescents" to determine designs and methods used and to discover emergent themes across study. Most of the study reviewed was described as qualitative or phenomenological by design and included samples comprising of Australian females participants exclusively. Based on analysis of the collective primary findings of the sample research studys‚ three themes were
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Communication 4 January 2012 Should Marijuana be legalized in the United States of America? Marijuana “is a greenish-gray mixture of the dried‚ shredded leaves‚ stems‚ seeds‚ and flowers of Cannabis sativa- the hemp plant” (NIDA “What is Marijuana?”). It is the most widely used illegal drug in America according to the 2008 National Survey on Drug Use and Health and was the only drug used by more than half of all drug users (NIDA “What is Marijuana?”). Marijuana is most commonly smoked in the form
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