Journal Review Essays

  • The Nursing Shortage

    2000 Words  | 4 Pages

    Jacob, S. (2005). Contemporary Nursing: Issues, Trends, & Management (pp. 30-31). St. Louis, Missouri: Mosby Inc. Clark, P., Leddy, K., Drain, M., Kaldenberg, D. (2007). State nursing shortages and patient satisfaction [Electronic Version]. Journal of Nursing Care Quality, 119-127. Glendale Community College Library Media Center Glendale, AZ. 7 June 2007 Kelly, J. (2007, June 10). Nursing programs struggle to expand. The Arizona Republic, p. B3, B7. Mosby, Inc. Nursing Reflections: a

  • media research

    995 Words  | 2 Pages

    Head: Discovering the World of Journals in Media Research Abstract This assignment consists of 4 journals, two of which were scholarly and the rest were trade journals. The objective of this assignment was to familiarize us on how to obtain and record data from different journals. This assignment will teach the class how to be efficient researchers in different media fields. Media Research assignment 3 Running Head: Discovering the World of Journals in Media Research Discovering

  • Journal Review: Ethics in Practice

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    In a career that revolves completely around an individual, the patient, and their best interest, what should one do when faced with a situation between making an ethical and completely honest decision and one that “compromises the truth in service to what may be the greater good”? In the article, The Heat is On (Nancy R Kirsch, 2013), Tara, a physical therapist at Metropolitan General Hospital, is challenged with such a scenario. In the following, details of Tara’s situation will be described, a

  • Peer Review Journal Analysis

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    This article is a peer-reviewed journal published in the year 2010. The information discussed here is about two sets of effective and creative teaching methods namely live singing and dancing. According to Tsetsura in this journal, an instructor can set a mode for students to achieve intellectual transformation on issues of identity. The writer stresses the role of music, more especially folk singing and dancing, as individually examined within the intercultural context of communication. Folk music

  • Journals, Reflection, and Learning

    2129 Words  | 5 Pages

    Journals, Reflection, and Learning A journal is a crucible for processing the raw material of experience in order to integrate it with existing knowledge and create new meaning. Among the many purposes for journal writing are the following: to break habitual ways of thinking; enhance the development of reflective judgment and metacognition; increase awareness of tacit knowledge; facilitate self-exploration and personal growth; and work out solutions to problems (Andrusyszyn and Davie 1997; Mitchell

  • Journal Writing and Adult Learning

    2101 Words  | 5 Pages

    Journal Writing and Adult Learning The value of journal writing to a course with adult students cannot be overemphasized. (Sommer 1989, p. 115) Journals and diaries have a long history as a means of self-expression. Several themes prevalent in adult learning--coming to voice, developing the capacity for critical reflection, and making meaning--are reflected in the way journals can be used in adult education. Journals are useful learning tools in a variety of adult education settings. Dialog

  • Sumartran Tsunami

    1475 Words  | 3 Pages

    easily identify the characteristics and perspective of each. It is important to note, sources focused on human geography and public relations appear to have responded quicker with information and relayed simple geographical concepts, whereas scholarly journals and scientific periodicals are continuing the process of analyzing data and research-oriented information gathering, therefore these magazines are, even after six months, persevering in their quest to present articles, and will more than likely be

  • Annotated Bibliography Social Work

    1840 Words  | 4 Pages

    The literature review is important to find credible, reliable, and relevant sources that fit the research problem. “To achieve its purpose, the literature review may examine issues of theory, methodology, policy, and evaluation that relate to the effectiveness of a policy or intervention” (Krysik & Finn, 2013, p.66). Annotated bibliographies and abstracts also provide information about different sources and this can be helpful for evaluating sources when doing a literature review. “An annotated

  • Cannibalism Among Dinosaurs

    1250 Words  | 3 Pages

    Typically, when an individual browses through various newspapers or watches the evening news they are most likely to see or hear some new and groundbreaking news concerning a scientific breakthrough. As I was looking through various scientific journals I came across an article that caught my eye for numerous reasons, but one in particular. The heading of the article read, “Cannibal dinosaurs revealed by tooth marks.” These prehistoric creatures that have been viewed by the public for centuries

  • Romeo And Juliet Journal

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    Romeo and Juliet Journal Act I: Hi. I am Roberto Montague, Romeo's cousin. This is the first of five entries to this journal. Many things happened today. Some of these things are that Sampson and Gregory were talking, and then Abram and Balthasar entered the room. After Abram started to quarrel, they started to sword fight, but then Benvolio came in and broke up the fight. After Benvolio broke up the fight, Tybalt entered and started to fight with Benvolio. Soon later, an Officer entered the room

  • Journal Reading

    1600 Words  | 4 Pages

    Introduction: Journaling is a powerful thing; there are many different uses for a Journal, everything from personal thoughts to keeping an expedition written down for later resource. Many people don’t use Journals which is unfortunate, my focus in this paper is to show the different areas of Journaling and to possibly make it a part of your life. Thesis: My thesis statement is to show the importance of journaling in leadership and other positions. Getting started, it doesn’t take much to get started

  • Jems Journal: Chapter Summary

    1784 Words  | 4 Pages

    Jem's Journal: Chapter Summary Dan Latham Chapter 4 - I think at times my sister, Scout can be disgusting. I came home from a long day at school. I found Scout on the porch chewing a wad of gum. I knew it was gum because she had it in her mouth for a long time and plus I could see it in her mouth. So just like any normal brother would do, I told her not to eat things you find and she said that she didn't find it on the ground but rather in a tree. I put an expression on my face that clearly communicated

  • Satisfaction Gained from Blogging

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    write about their daily lives to the whole world? While there are many reasons bloggers do what they do, I’m looking specifically at what satisfaction is gained from it. The blog I have observed over the past few weeks is very much like a regular journal posted by Jim. He talks about anything and everything he deems important enough in his life. Generally speaking, he posts about real events and thoughts on real things that happen directly in his life. His posts go back quite a ways too, about a year

  • Small Pox Journal

    879 Words  | 2 Pages

    Small Pox Journal April 22, 2005--I had a long week so I decided I should write about it on my web journal. After having several papers, quizzes, and having to work 40 hours I have been feeling a little under the weather. However, I mostly assume it has been from the lack of sleep I have been getting. But no worries, since I intend on making it up during the weekend. But tonight I have decided to party it up and go to my friend's apartment. Till then I'll just take some aspirin and lay down

  • Susanna Kaysen's Journal-Memoir, Girl, Interrupted

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    Susanna Kaysen's Journal-Memoir, Girl, Interrupted Sane or normal people have wondered at one time or another what it is like in a hospital that houses the insane. Susanna Kaysen opens the door to the reality and true insanity of being a patient in a mental hospital renowned for famous ex-patients, including Ray Charles Sylvia Plath, and James Taylor in her book, Girl, Interrupted. She stays focused on reality and her idea of perception as well as the friendships she acquires in her two

  • The Physics of Pole Vaulting

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    Twisting (High rsional-Strain ro(esistance)agnesium lCost arbon Fiber romposite2 1 http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/framed.htm?parent=polevault.htm&url=http://www.tms.org/pubs/journals/JOM/9702/Froes-9702.html#ToC5 2 http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/framed.htm?parent=polevault.htm&url=http://www.tms.org/pubs/journals/JOM/9702/Froes-9702.html#ToC5 the other page has materials that some poles have been made out of and some of the reason why they were made. The pole was not the only piece

  • Breathing Underwater by Alex Flinn

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    class, where he sat around with other men who beat their wives or girlfriends because they are unable to keep their hands to themselves. Another sentence the court gave Nick was to write journals about his relationship with Caitlin, before the incident and what caused him to do what he had done to her. From the journals he wrote the story drifts back and froth from present to past of their relationship. It allows the reader to follow along with Nick (main character), it shows the struggles of losing

  • Dialectical Journals- Things Fall Apart

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    Dialectical Journals 1. “His fame rested on solid personal achievements.” Pg. 3 paragraph 1 All fame begins when you do something noticeable. For example, actors and actresses build upon their careers and reputations by achieving excellence in their personal goals, as well as perfecting their public performance. 2. “…It was said that when he slept, his wives and children in his houses could hear him breathe.” Pg. 4 paragraph 1 One question that comes to mind when I read this is if he alternates

  • Charles W. Chestnutt's The Marrow of Tradition

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    novel; from the author's perspective we see one view, from a publisher's another, and from the reviewer's yet another. This is especially true of Charles W. Chesnutt's  The Marrow of Tradition. If one observes both the contemporary reviews of the novel and letters exchanged between Chesnutt and his friends and publisher, Houghton, Mifflin, and Co., one will see the disparity in opinions regarding the work. Chesnutt himself felt the work was of at least good quality, and

  • The Difference of How a Theatrical Critic and a Reviewer Look at a Performer

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    will be put to the test as a playwright takes his previously produced play and use criticisms and reviews as a guide to recreating a play and bringing it back onto the stage. Once doing that, a survey will be conducted to see if the help of criticisms and/or reviews aided in the success of the newly revised play. II. Purpose of the Study Evaluating the differentiation of theatrical critiques and reviews are crucial in any artist... ... middle of paper ... ...fully assist in making the director