Rebecca Bobesku
Profesor Devon Adams
ENG 102 Sec. 2513
21st November 2007
To Whom It May Concern:
There were a lot of things I needed to overcome in this course. When I originally signed up for this class I was quite a bit apprehensive. This was because it wasn’t the only time I’ve taken English 102. I took the course before, but I had to drop the class. That class left a bad taste in my mouth as far as English goes, so I wasn’t sure how I would do in this class. When I first began the class I was pretty intimidated by the syllabus. I wasn’t sure if it was possible to accomplish everything in it! To my relief, I was able to understand and execute all the assignments required. Looking back I see that I’ve made a lot of progress in several areas of writing. Some of these areas include: planning, citation, and grammatical structure. Although they are a basic part of any writing assignment, these are some issues that I have always struggled with.
The area in writing that I needed to work on most was citing. I have always been horrible at figuring out how to properly cite my sources. It has always been a confusing process for me, I’ve never been able to properly figure out where to put all the periods and commas. However, after writing annotated bibliographies over and over again, I finally starting to see how it worked. Here is an example of the first annotated bibliography I did: (http://rebeccaann1285.blogspot.com/2007/09/d6-h4.html)
Brumberg, Joan Jacobs. Fasting Girls: The History of Anorexia Nervosa. New York: First Vintage Books Edition, 2000.
In my final essay I was able to fix this citation so that it looked like this:
Brumberg, Joan Jacobs. Fasting Girls: The History of Anorexia Nervosa New York: Vintage Books, 2000.
In my first attempt to cite this source I didn’t cite the Publisher correctly. It is little things like this that I have gotten used to paying more attention to. Every time I did a bibliography for class, it seemed to get a little bit easier, and little less frightening. I think that is a normal process that everyone goes through, no matter what they are trying to get better at. The more I practiced, the more I saw improvement.
Another major obstacle that I have tried to overcome this semester is abusing pronouns. In all of my writings, I have always succumbed to writing: “I think….,” or “When you….” This is such a horrible writing habit! I didn’t realize how bad it was till this semester. I discovered this problem early on in the semester with the first writing project; the proposal. I used so much, “I think…,” “I believe…,” and “This why we…” However with my final draft I was able to get this completely under control. I don’t think I put an “I” anywhere in the entire essay. I was really excited about that. Now I try not to abuse pronouns in everything that I write about. (However I don’t know if that is something I should worry about in this essay, since the entire subject is about the progress I’ve made over the semester. I don’t see how could get away without saying “I…” or “I think…”)
Another issue that I have always had a hard time with is mapping out how I am going to achieve a set standard in a writing assignment. In the past I have always tried to have a structured plan, but I was never able to figure out one that worked for me. Time after time I would have an idea of what I wanted to say, but I didn’t have a plan to help me achieve this. I think that all of the preliminary exercises that I had to do before I actually got to writing the draft helped me out a lot. Working through all of those exercises helped me think up a game plan, and put my thoughts into a logical order. I think that this issue is something that I got better at as the semester went on. However, I still know that this is something that I need to work on. It’s really hard for me to sit and think step by step about how I am going to write something. I am the kind of person that just likes to sit down and start writing. While this may work for some writers, it definitely doesn’t work for me. I know now that if I don’t plan out what I am going to write, my paper will usually come out jumbled and unclear. One exercise that really helped involved me considering the types of roles that I would potentially be adopting in my writing project. When I had a clear idea of the role(s) I would be playing in my research paper, I had a clearer idea of the information I needed to attain, and also how to format it. One exercise that helped me out the most was the Toulman exercise. I had to put a lot of thought and time into this exercise, but it was well worth the effort. (http://rebeccaann1285.blogspot.com/2007/10/d9-h4.html)
Along with mapping out a plan of attack, I also had to work on making paragraphs flow from one to the other. Usually I don’t have too much trouble doing that, but at times it can be difficult. Making paragraphs flow better usually comes after I revise a piece. When critically reading an essay, I can usually tell when a paragraph seems to be out of order, or lacks fluidity. However, even critical reading is something that I need to work on. I’ve become a lot better at it this semester, but there is always room for improvement. Critical reading and revising is something that I think I need to spend more time on. It is hard for me to spend time doing these essential things. For me, once I finally summon all my energy to put together a thoughtful essay, I don’t really have any extra energy left to revise it. I know that is not a proper excuse, and that is something that I have really tried to fix this semester.
Looking back, I see that there were a lot of things that I knew I needed to change to in order to succeed at meeting the course objectives. I think that I have accomplished this. I’ve become a lot better at citations, and I am lot more confident in my abilities to write a clear and informative essay. Through this writing experience I have been able to grow more than I thought I would as a writer.
Thursday, December 6, 2007
WP#3 With Suggestions for Revisions
In this paper I would try to argue my point more. One thing I would make more clear is my thesis statement. That way no one would guess as to what side I was on. I was told that the essay wasn't argumentative, but I still think that it is. There are treatments that are contorversial, and I took the role of supporting those treatments. I gave facts and opinions on why I thought the controversial treatment should be allowed. I also gave the opposing views of those who didn't think the treatment should be allowed. I'm disappointed with how this paper was perceived.
Rebecca Bobesku
Professor Adams
7 November 2007
Crossing Boundaries in Regards to the Treatment of Anorexia
Anorexia is an eating disorder that affects women of all ages, and sometimes even men. Between 5 to 10 percent of girls and women, and about 1 million men in the United States have eating disorders. This awful truth is very unsettling, but the treatment of this disorder can be just as disquieting. Adolescent girls seem to be most susceptible to acquire eating disorders. This is due to the fact that they are more in tune to the societal pull to be a certain way. In our contemporary society, young women easily attach themselves to dieting precisely because it is a widely practiced and admired form of cultural expression. (Brumberg 229) Some may take this disorder lightly, but it is an unquestionably serious and life threatening disease. In fact it has the highest mortality rate of any other mental disorder. (Prah) Characteristics of this disorder include: an all-consuming fear to gain weight, and an obsession with restricting food intake (even though they are severely underweight) Anorexia is more than just a problem with food, most of the time, anorexics use the technique of starvation to help them cope with struggles, stresses, and anxieties they may be going through in life. It is a way for them to control something when they feel that their life’s surroundings are out of their control. Since the effects of this disorder are life threatening, it is sometimes necessary to enforce controversial treatments.
There are a variety of treatments offered for anorexics. Some of these treatments are not as widely accepted as others. In fact some treatments are considered to be quite controversial. Some of these types of treatments are compulsory treatment, forced feeding, and cognitive behavior therapy. Sometimes these treatments include making a patient do things that they do not want to do. This often brings about the following questions: If a patient is given treatment contrary to their wishes, but survives the disorder does that still make the treatment ethically wrong? Also, while a life may have been saved in the process, are doctors crossing the boundaries of a patient’s own decision making process? Many people believe that doctors should perform treatment on patients as long as it is in their best interest? Other people disagree, and believe that the patient should be in control of everything. It is without a doubt that people who are severely underweight and consciously starve themselves should be considered unfit to make decisions when it comes to taking care of their body. Anorexia is a psychological disorder, and the mind can be greatly affected when it is malnourished and paranoid. While some of these treatments may be more invasive, they are an essential part of saving someone’s life. When considering if these types of treatments are ethical one should think about the following question: Is it ok to watch someone slowly starve themselves to death, or do doctors, family, and friends have an obligation to intervene whether or not the anorexic wants help? When someone is not able to physically take care of themselves and stay healthy, that is when doctors should have the right to perform compulsory and other types of controversial treatments.
It has been said that, “Every treatment will be confronted with the dilemma of enhancing personal well-being and respecting the person as a self-determining individual.” (Vandereycken 179) One such treatment is compulsory treatment. Under normal circumstances, when a patient is being admitted, they usually sign a conformed consent, stating that the regimen in which they will be receiving is what they want. It is a different case when compulsory treatment is given. Compulsory treatment is defined as any type of treatment given contrary to the patient’s wishes. When treating anorexia, there are numerous times when the doctor has to make a decision of whether or not to perform compulsory treatment. In general it is thought that “treatment contrary to the patient’s wishes is almost always unethical, because it has the effect of offending against the principle of respect for autonomy.”(183) This brings about the question of whether or not compulsory treatment is legal. By rule doctors are supposed to comply with a patient’s wishes, even if it puts the patient’s life at a greater risk. However every rule has its exceptions. Two legitimate reasons that overrule a person’s consent are incompetence in adults and those who are minors. One may wonder if the outcomes are different with anorexics that have been treated solely by their own will and ones that have been treated compulsorily. Research that has been done on this subject shows that there really isn’t any difference in the outcome of the patient. The only difference is the treatment that the patient received.
Another controversial treatment that is used frequently among anorexics is forced feeding. The thought alone seems cruel, invasive, and an infringement upon everyone’s civil liberties and rights to choose what is done to their body. However upon taking a closer look, one may be surprised by the need for this treatment. Statistics show that twenty percent of all anorexic sufferers will die. That is a significant number! However if forced feeding is one way of making that number decrease, should that still be considered a bad thing? Here is an analogy to consider: Do people consider it forced feeding when a mother nurses her baby? The baby does not know better, (and cannot control it) but the mother gives the baby food and he/she learns from there. This scenario has a lot in common with anorexics. Once a person has lost an immense amount of weight and is consciously starving themselves they have lost their ability to make proper decisions about their health. Just like the baby is fed my it’s mother because she knows what is best for the child, the same goes for anorexics. Except the feeding is now taking place by nurses and doctors. When an anorexic has lost the ability to make competent decisions as far as eating is involved that is when intervention is needed; even if it is not wanted by the patient. Most procedures done without the consent of a patient is considered assault. However that has not been the case with forced feeding. In England, Denmark, and Wales patients with anorexia can be admitted and artificially fed; even if there is an absence of a signed consent form. However this is only allowed under the provisions of section 63 of the Mental Health Act. (Vandereycken 192) Most doctors seek consent forms for every case, but that is not always possible. As long as a doctor follows the principles of the existing declarations and acts with good faith and reasonable care, he will be protected from civil proceedings. (Vandereycken 192) This statement should make people who do not believe in controversial treatments to think. As long as a doctor is doing the procedure ultimately for the benefit and health of the patient, it should be allowed.
Cognitive-behavior therapy is another controversial treatment for anorexia. This type of therapy for anorexia began in the 1970’s. This therapy includes “standard elements of behavioral treatment with a focus on identifying and altering dysfunctional thought patterns, attitudes and beliefs, which may trigger and perpetuate binge behavior or restrictive eating. Monitoring your intake of food is an important component, along with identifying triggers and developing alternative reactions to them.” (Haggerty) While this therapy has been widely investigated and is now empirically supported for bulimia nervosa it is not the case for anorexia. Cognitive-behavior therapy can be long and methodical. Treatment begins with each anorexic patient being assigned to a primary therapist. In the first session with the therapist, there will be four types of assessments and evaluations that the anorexic will have to go through. Theses assessments are “psychological, psychiatric, dietary, and body composition.” The psychological assessment is performed through using the “Interview for Diagnosis of Eating Disorders.”(Miller 65) The next assessment that the anorexic has to go through is psychiatric. This assessment helps the therapist come closer towards a diagnosis. Psychiatric treatment looks at the anorexics family history of psychiatric problems. Next on the agenda for cognitive-behavior therapy is the dietary assessment. This assessment must be taken with a registered dietician. The dietician has to have extensive experience with eating disorders. The last assessment is all about the anorexics body composition. In the assessment the dietician measures the patient’s skins folds. Measuring someone’s skin folds is known today as a BMI. (Body Mass Index) After the first session and all the assessments have been completed by the patient, evaluations and laboratory studies are ordered. If there is any uncertainty about the recommendations of the therapist, the patient and her family will often be asked back for one or more follow up sessions. (Miller 65) With these evaluations, the therapist can better comprehend the severity of the symptoms and the eating disorder. From the results of these tests, therapists can usually detect if the patient has a personality disorder. If the therapist thinks that a personality disorder is a possibility, he can suggest further tests for the patient. Once the patient has reached this point they are usually interviewed by the therapist for post-traumatic stress disorder and obsessive compulsive personality disorder. If a patient has one of more of these disorders it can be considered a major cause for their development of anorexia. Cognitive-behavior therapy can be arduous, but it is well worth the effort. While some of these evaluations can seem invasive to one’s own personal space and privacy, they are entirely necessary towards overcoming the disorder.
The treatment of anorexia has come a long way since the beginning in the early 1900’s. In the 1930’s one doctor gave guidelines for the treatment of anorexia. He suggested that: “(1) every patient could be persuaded to eat normally, (2) the condition of being hysterical will not last forever (and no patient should remain uncured), (3) the doctor should sit down with the patient and fight for every mouthful of food which could take an hour or two per meal, (4) the doctor should never lose his temper, and (5) one must cure the anorexia before one starts on the psychological problems.”(Miller 248) This doctor also believed that everyone would be cured and would return to eating normally. What is most outrageous about his method is that he thought the psychological treatment should not start until after a patient has overcome anorexia. That seems almost impossible, since psychological related issues are the main cause of the disorder!
Thankfully understanding of the disorder has come so much further than what it used to be. However there is still a lot left unknown about the disorder. Many treatments are controversial, and many times unsuccessful. Even though the success rate is lower than what would be ideal, if an anorexic isn’t treated it could lead to their death. There are hundreds of anorexics dying of starvation and malnutrition each year. Until the severity of this disorder ends, or scientists find better and less controversial ways to treat it, there will always be a need for these types of treatments.
Brumberg, Joan Jacobs. Fasting Girls. New York: Vintage Books, 2000.
Haggerty, Jim. Treatment for Anorexia. 17 Feb. 2006.
http://psychcentral.com/lib/2006/treatment-for anorexia/
Treating Eating Disorders: Ethical, Legal and Personal Issues. Ed. Walter Vandereycken, Pierre J.V.
Beaumont. New York: New York UP, 1998.
Prah, Pamela M. "Eating Disorders." CQ Researcher 16.6 (2006): 121-144. CQ Researcher
Online. CQ Press..
Comparative Treatments for Eating Disorders. Ed. Katherine J. Miller, J. Scott Mizes. New York: Springer, 2000.
Rebecca Bobesku
Professor Adams
7 November 2007
Crossing Boundaries in Regards to the Treatment of Anorexia
Anorexia is an eating disorder that affects women of all ages, and sometimes even men. Between 5 to 10 percent of girls and women, and about 1 million men in the United States have eating disorders. This awful truth is very unsettling, but the treatment of this disorder can be just as disquieting. Adolescent girls seem to be most susceptible to acquire eating disorders. This is due to the fact that they are more in tune to the societal pull to be a certain way. In our contemporary society, young women easily attach themselves to dieting precisely because it is a widely practiced and admired form of cultural expression. (Brumberg 229) Some may take this disorder lightly, but it is an unquestionably serious and life threatening disease. In fact it has the highest mortality rate of any other mental disorder. (Prah) Characteristics of this disorder include: an all-consuming fear to gain weight, and an obsession with restricting food intake (even though they are severely underweight) Anorexia is more than just a problem with food, most of the time, anorexics use the technique of starvation to help them cope with struggles, stresses, and anxieties they may be going through in life. It is a way for them to control something when they feel that their life’s surroundings are out of their control. Since the effects of this disorder are life threatening, it is sometimes necessary to enforce controversial treatments.
There are a variety of treatments offered for anorexics. Some of these treatments are not as widely accepted as others. In fact some treatments are considered to be quite controversial. Some of these types of treatments are compulsory treatment, forced feeding, and cognitive behavior therapy. Sometimes these treatments include making a patient do things that they do not want to do. This often brings about the following questions: If a patient is given treatment contrary to their wishes, but survives the disorder does that still make the treatment ethically wrong? Also, while a life may have been saved in the process, are doctors crossing the boundaries of a patient’s own decision making process? Many people believe that doctors should perform treatment on patients as long as it is in their best interest? Other people disagree, and believe that the patient should be in control of everything. It is without a doubt that people who are severely underweight and consciously starve themselves should be considered unfit to make decisions when it comes to taking care of their body. Anorexia is a psychological disorder, and the mind can be greatly affected when it is malnourished and paranoid. While some of these treatments may be more invasive, they are an essential part of saving someone’s life. When considering if these types of treatments are ethical one should think about the following question: Is it ok to watch someone slowly starve themselves to death, or do doctors, family, and friends have an obligation to intervene whether or not the anorexic wants help? When someone is not able to physically take care of themselves and stay healthy, that is when doctors should have the right to perform compulsory and other types of controversial treatments.
It has been said that, “Every treatment will be confronted with the dilemma of enhancing personal well-being and respecting the person as a self-determining individual.” (Vandereycken 179) One such treatment is compulsory treatment. Under normal circumstances, when a patient is being admitted, they usually sign a conformed consent, stating that the regimen in which they will be receiving is what they want. It is a different case when compulsory treatment is given. Compulsory treatment is defined as any type of treatment given contrary to the patient’s wishes. When treating anorexia, there are numerous times when the doctor has to make a decision of whether or not to perform compulsory treatment. In general it is thought that “treatment contrary to the patient’s wishes is almost always unethical, because it has the effect of offending against the principle of respect for autonomy.”(183) This brings about the question of whether or not compulsory treatment is legal. By rule doctors are supposed to comply with a patient’s wishes, even if it puts the patient’s life at a greater risk. However every rule has its exceptions. Two legitimate reasons that overrule a person’s consent are incompetence in adults and those who are minors. One may wonder if the outcomes are different with anorexics that have been treated solely by their own will and ones that have been treated compulsorily. Research that has been done on this subject shows that there really isn’t any difference in the outcome of the patient. The only difference is the treatment that the patient received.
Another controversial treatment that is used frequently among anorexics is forced feeding. The thought alone seems cruel, invasive, and an infringement upon everyone’s civil liberties and rights to choose what is done to their body. However upon taking a closer look, one may be surprised by the need for this treatment. Statistics show that twenty percent of all anorexic sufferers will die. That is a significant number! However if forced feeding is one way of making that number decrease, should that still be considered a bad thing? Here is an analogy to consider: Do people consider it forced feeding when a mother nurses her baby? The baby does not know better, (and cannot control it) but the mother gives the baby food and he/she learns from there. This scenario has a lot in common with anorexics. Once a person has lost an immense amount of weight and is consciously starving themselves they have lost their ability to make proper decisions about their health. Just like the baby is fed my it’s mother because she knows what is best for the child, the same goes for anorexics. Except the feeding is now taking place by nurses and doctors. When an anorexic has lost the ability to make competent decisions as far as eating is involved that is when intervention is needed; even if it is not wanted by the patient. Most procedures done without the consent of a patient is considered assault. However that has not been the case with forced feeding. In England, Denmark, and Wales patients with anorexia can be admitted and artificially fed; even if there is an absence of a signed consent form. However this is only allowed under the provisions of section 63 of the Mental Health Act. (Vandereycken 192) Most doctors seek consent forms for every case, but that is not always possible. As long as a doctor follows the principles of the existing declarations and acts with good faith and reasonable care, he will be protected from civil proceedings. (Vandereycken 192) This statement should make people who do not believe in controversial treatments to think. As long as a doctor is doing the procedure ultimately for the benefit and health of the patient, it should be allowed.
Cognitive-behavior therapy is another controversial treatment for anorexia. This type of therapy for anorexia began in the 1970’s. This therapy includes “standard elements of behavioral treatment with a focus on identifying and altering dysfunctional thought patterns, attitudes and beliefs, which may trigger and perpetuate binge behavior or restrictive eating. Monitoring your intake of food is an important component, along with identifying triggers and developing alternative reactions to them.” (Haggerty) While this therapy has been widely investigated and is now empirically supported for bulimia nervosa it is not the case for anorexia. Cognitive-behavior therapy can be long and methodical. Treatment begins with each anorexic patient being assigned to a primary therapist. In the first session with the therapist, there will be four types of assessments and evaluations that the anorexic will have to go through. Theses assessments are “psychological, psychiatric, dietary, and body composition.” The psychological assessment is performed through using the “Interview for Diagnosis of Eating Disorders.”(Miller 65) The next assessment that the anorexic has to go through is psychiatric. This assessment helps the therapist come closer towards a diagnosis. Psychiatric treatment looks at the anorexics family history of psychiatric problems. Next on the agenda for cognitive-behavior therapy is the dietary assessment. This assessment must be taken with a registered dietician. The dietician has to have extensive experience with eating disorders. The last assessment is all about the anorexics body composition. In the assessment the dietician measures the patient’s skins folds. Measuring someone’s skin folds is known today as a BMI. (Body Mass Index) After the first session and all the assessments have been completed by the patient, evaluations and laboratory studies are ordered. If there is any uncertainty about the recommendations of the therapist, the patient and her family will often be asked back for one or more follow up sessions. (Miller 65) With these evaluations, the therapist can better comprehend the severity of the symptoms and the eating disorder. From the results of these tests, therapists can usually detect if the patient has a personality disorder. If the therapist thinks that a personality disorder is a possibility, he can suggest further tests for the patient. Once the patient has reached this point they are usually interviewed by the therapist for post-traumatic stress disorder and obsessive compulsive personality disorder. If a patient has one of more of these disorders it can be considered a major cause for their development of anorexia. Cognitive-behavior therapy can be arduous, but it is well worth the effort. While some of these evaluations can seem invasive to one’s own personal space and privacy, they are entirely necessary towards overcoming the disorder.
The treatment of anorexia has come a long way since the beginning in the early 1900’s. In the 1930’s one doctor gave guidelines for the treatment of anorexia. He suggested that: “(1) every patient could be persuaded to eat normally, (2) the condition of being hysterical will not last forever (and no patient should remain uncured), (3) the doctor should sit down with the patient and fight for every mouthful of food which could take an hour or two per meal, (4) the doctor should never lose his temper, and (5) one must cure the anorexia before one starts on the psychological problems.”(Miller 248) This doctor also believed that everyone would be cured and would return to eating normally. What is most outrageous about his method is that he thought the psychological treatment should not start until after a patient has overcome anorexia. That seems almost impossible, since psychological related issues are the main cause of the disorder!
Thankfully understanding of the disorder has come so much further than what it used to be. However there is still a lot left unknown about the disorder. Many treatments are controversial, and many times unsuccessful. Even though the success rate is lower than what would be ideal, if an anorexic isn’t treated it could lead to their death. There are hundreds of anorexics dying of starvation and malnutrition each year. Until the severity of this disorder ends, or scientists find better and less controversial ways to treat it, there will always be a need for these types of treatments.
Brumberg, Joan Jacobs. Fasting Girls. New York: Vintage Books, 2000.
Haggerty, Jim. Treatment for Anorexia. 17 Feb. 2006.
http://psychcentral.com/lib/2006/treatment-for anorexia/
Treating Eating Disorders: Ethical, Legal and Personal Issues. Ed. Walter Vandereycken, Pierre J.V.
Beaumont. New York: New York UP, 1998.
Prah, Pamela M. "Eating Disorders." CQ Researcher 16.6 (2006): 121-144. CQ Researcher
Online. CQ Press.
Comparative Treatments for Eating Disorders. Ed. Katherine J. Miller, J. Scott Mizes. New York: Springer, 2000.
WP#2 With Suggestions for Revisions
I did a little better in this paper, however I missed one very important thing. The opening paragraph stating what my topic was about! I don't know how I forgot this. I was under the assumption that WP#2 only had to include annotated bibliographies and nothing else. So that is the major thing I would change. I think that I would also go over all of my sources again just to make sure that I cited them properly. I had several issues with my citations.
I did a little better in this paper, however I missed one very important thing. The opening paragraph stating what my topic was about! I don't know how I forgot this. I was under the assumption that WP#2 only had to include annotated bibliographies and nothing else. So that is the major thing I would change. I think that I would also go over all of my sources again just to make sure that I cited them properly. I had several issues with my citations. Also I didn’t use the MLA format properly. I don’t know what I was thinking when I messed up this header:
Rebecca Bobesku
Works Cited
Thomas, Natalie. “A TV Stars Anorexia Battle." US Weekly Jan. 2006: 76
The article discusses Scarlett Pomer’s struggle with an eating disorder. She was the actress who played the role of Reba’s daughter in the TV show “Reba.” This article was beneficial, and verifies that there are extreme pressures to be thin. This is especially true when one has a career in the entertainment industry. This was an article I found by using the NAU Cline Library database. NAU Cline Library is known for having a vast amount of information from credible sources. Natalie Thomas has written numerous amounts of articles for US Weekly Magazine. She is credited in her field of journalism.
Soban, Catherine. “What about the boys?: addressing issues of masculinity within male anorexia
nervosa in a feminist therapeutic environment. (Disease/Disorder overview).” International
Journal of Men's Health Fall 2006: 251
This article talks about rising numbers of men developing anorexia. It also tries to seek different treatment routes for anorexic men. The articles verifies that not only women struggle with this illness. Men are also susceptible to the disease by biological reasons. The number of cases found among men is rising and psychologists are struggling to find a treatment that will be effective for men afflicted with the disease. Right now, there is not a treatment that focuses on anorexic men. Psychologists are now being forced to look at anorexia as a cultural issue for men as well. A societal projection of what a man is supposed to be like may be one of the causes. This was an article I found by using the NAU Cline Library database. http://libproxy.nau.edu:2061/library/ (This article can be viewed in full format online)
Berry, Kevin. “Sick to Death of the Pressure to Be Thin.” Times Educational Supplement 24
May 1996:4
In this article Kevin Berry shares his thoughts and opinions on children with anorexia. He also shares his opinion of the potential causes of anorexia. He addresses the signs and treatment of the disease. Kevin Berry hones in on the fact that parents are an essential part of a child’s recovery from the disease. After reading this article I have realized that genetics are a major factor in causing anorexia in children. In most cases parents who have children suffering from anorexia usually dealt with the disease themselves at one point in time or another. This fact will be extremely helpful in my research essay. The article is valid because I found it through using the NAU Cline Library database. NAU Cline Library is known for having a very large database provided by credible sources. I tried to find more information about this journalist, but I have come up empty handed.
Brody, Jane E. “Exposing the Perils of Eating Disorders.” New York Times 12 Dec. 2000: pF8
This article is from the New York Times. I found it through the NAU Cline library database. The article talks about causes of anorexia. Jane E. Brody is a journalist for the New York Times. The article gives information on the consequences one deals with when being anorexia. This article also offers information from the experiences of several celebrities who suffered from the disease. This will be beneficial is proving that there is a strong amount of pressure to be thin. The entertainment industry has a lot of ideals that need to be met and if they aren’t then chances are you won’t be successful. The article is from the New York Times. This is one of the most credited Daily Newspapers around. It is known throughout the world, so it is a source that I trust.
Prah, Pamela M. "Eating Disorders." CQ Researcher 16.6 (2006): 121-144. CQ Researcher Online. CQ Press. Your library's name, city, state abbreviation. 2 Oct. 2007 http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/cqresrre2006021000.
This article by Pamela Prah introduces the fact that eating disorders (including anorexia) are serious mental disorders. She states that it is proven that eating disorders have the highest mortality rate over any other mental disorder. Prah proves that this disorder is extremely serious and shouldn’t be taken lightly. In this article Prah is able to provide a lot of evidence regarding society’s influence on eating disorders. Prah proves that this disorder doesn’t only afflict over-achieving girls. Cases have shown that men, middle-aged women, and people of all different races are affected by this disease. Both rich and poor.
Rayner, Trisha. Eating Disorders Awareness: Anorexia Nervosa.2001. Ohio State University
Fact Sheet. http://ohioline.osu.edu/ed-fact/1002.html
In this article Trisha Rayner gives many warning signs that may cause suspicion if a person has anorexia. She believes that many women believe they can’t be successful in life unless their bodies are like “prepubescent girls.” I don’t completely agree with that, but I do believe there is a strong pressure to be a certain way from society. Trisha Rayner also stresses the point that we need to remember that people come in all shapes and sizes and that many of us will never be skinny or fat. She also talks about creating a healthy relationship between mind and body. I found this website by using the Google search engine.
Lintott, Sheila. “A Consideration of Eating Disorders Beyond Beauty.” NAU Cline Library.
2003. Hypatia. Abstract. 65-86.
http://wf2la2.webfeat.org/cid=clineli&wfn=wf_muse&sess=session%3D216.147.209.75.152711189130453404%3B%20PIA_history%3D122000809%3B%20PIA_user%3D220055742%3B%20PIA_last%3Dpia.cgi%253Faction%253Dnavigate%2526search_id%253D122000809%2526min%253D1%2526show%253D10&addr=10.10.22.80&url=http://muse.jhu.edu/journals/hypatia/v018/18.4lintott.html
In this article Sheila Lintott argues that fact that women are strongly encouraged to enjoy sublime experiences through excessive dieting. Lintott believes that societal influences are major contributors in this kind of mindset. Lintott says that we are conditioned to think that “thin is beautiful.” This is an incredibly true point. I know when I was growing up all the advertisements in the media contributed to a lot of harmful thinking towards my body. Lintott proves that advertisements have a way of portraying people who are thin as “happy” and “successful.” I know that I am not the only one who has been swayed by these advertisements.
Shelley, Rosemary. Anorexics on Anorexia. Philadelphia: Jessica Kinsley, 1999.
The author proves from this book that anorexia is not an illness experienced just by teenage girls. In fact it affects both males and females of all ages. The woman who wrote this book has fought anorexia herself, so she knows just how serious the illness is. She believes that the only thing anorexics have in common is that they are anorexic. Besides that, the factors that have caused them to have the illness are all different. This is an interesting point, because doctors are quick to try and figure out a cause for the disease. I believe that Rosemary shares the perspective she does because she too has been through anorexia. This book would help me with my question because it proves that there just is not one thing that causes anorexia. It gives a balanced approach to numerous amounts of factors that have caused people to suffer from the illness.
Brumberg, Joan Jacobs. Fasting Girls. New York: Vintage Books, 2000.
Brumberg may not have suffered from anorexia, but she has a lot of knowledge in the field of anorexia. As far back as 1965 she has had experience with anorexics. Anorexia is the focus of her professional research. Brumberg tries to address that reason as to why a disease can become prominent in one time period than another. She believes that to examine and understand the responsiveness of a disease to cultural settings one must look past the doctors, diagnoses, and therapies to the patients themselves. She has a balanced approach to her perspective on anorexia. She is well informed, and has a lot of experience with the disease. This is why I plan on using her as one of my sources in my research paper.
Levenkron, Steven. Anatomy of Anorexia. New York: Norton and Company, 2000.
This isn’t the only book that Levenkron has written on anorexia. He wrote: “Treating and Overcoming Anorexia Nervosa” in 1982. Levenkron has a lot of knowledge on the subject and believe that the obsessive compulsive qualities that cause many disorders is usually caused by the family dysfunctions and insufficient attachment. Levenkron addresses that fact that anorexia has skyrocketed in the past 20 years. He’s goes into several different reasons that cause anorexia. Levenkron gives a balanced approach to trying to unveil the causes of anorexia. He doesn’t just pinpoint one reason and stick to it. I plan on using this source in my research paper.
I did a little better in this paper, however I missed one very important thing. The opening paragraph stating what my topic was about! I don't know how I forgot this. I was under the assumption that WP#2 only had to include annotated bibliographies and nothing else. So that is the major thing I would change. I think that I would also go over all of my sources again just to make sure that I cited them properly. I had several issues with my citations. Also I didn’t use the MLA format properly. I don’t know what I was thinking when I messed up this header:
Rebecca Bobesku
Works Cited
Thomas, Natalie. “A TV Stars Anorexia Battle." US Weekly Jan. 2006: 76
The article discusses Scarlett Pomer’s struggle with an eating disorder. She was the actress who played the role of Reba’s daughter in the TV show “Reba.” This article was beneficial, and verifies that there are extreme pressures to be thin. This is especially true when one has a career in the entertainment industry. This was an article I found by using the NAU Cline Library database. NAU Cline Library is known for having a vast amount of information from credible sources. Natalie Thomas has written numerous amounts of articles for US Weekly Magazine. She is credited in her field of journalism.
Soban, Catherine. “What about the boys?: addressing issues of masculinity within male anorexia
nervosa in a feminist therapeutic environment. (Disease/Disorder overview).” International
Journal of Men's Health Fall 2006: 251
This article talks about rising numbers of men developing anorexia. It also tries to seek different treatment routes for anorexic men. The articles verifies that not only women struggle with this illness. Men are also susceptible to the disease by biological reasons. The number of cases found among men is rising and psychologists are struggling to find a treatment that will be effective for men afflicted with the disease. Right now, there is not a treatment that focuses on anorexic men. Psychologists are now being forced to look at anorexia as a cultural issue for men as well. A societal projection of what a man is supposed to be like may be one of the causes. This was an article I found by using the NAU Cline Library database. http://libproxy.nau.edu:2061/library/ (This article can be viewed in full format online)
Berry, Kevin. “Sick to Death of the Pressure to Be Thin.” Times Educational Supplement 24
May 1996:4
In this article Kevin Berry shares his thoughts and opinions on children with anorexia. He also shares his opinion of the potential causes of anorexia. He addresses the signs and treatment of the disease. Kevin Berry hones in on the fact that parents are an essential part of a child’s recovery from the disease. After reading this article I have realized that genetics are a major factor in causing anorexia in children. In most cases parents who have children suffering from anorexia usually dealt with the disease themselves at one point in time or another. This fact will be extremely helpful in my research essay. The article is valid because I found it through using the NAU Cline Library database. NAU Cline Library is known for having a very large database provided by credible sources. I tried to find more information about this journalist, but I have come up empty handed.
Brody, Jane E. “Exposing the Perils of Eating Disorders.” New York Times 12 Dec. 2000: pF8
This article is from the New York Times. I found it through the NAU Cline library database. The article talks about causes of anorexia. Jane E. Brody is a journalist for the New York Times. The article gives information on the consequences one deals with when being anorexia. This article also offers information from the experiences of several celebrities who suffered from the disease. This will be beneficial is proving that there is a strong amount of pressure to be thin. The entertainment industry has a lot of ideals that need to be met and if they aren’t then chances are you won’t be successful. The article is from the New York Times. This is one of the most credited Daily Newspapers around. It is known throughout the world, so it is a source that I trust.
Prah, Pamela M. "Eating Disorders." CQ Researcher 16.6 (2006): 121-144. CQ Researcher Online. CQ Press. Your library's name, city, state abbreviation. 2 Oct. 2007 http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/cqresrre2006021000.
This article by Pamela Prah introduces the fact that eating disorders (including anorexia) are serious mental disorders. She states that it is proven that eating disorders have the highest mortality rate over any other mental disorder. Prah proves that this disorder is extremely serious and shouldn’t be taken lightly. In this article Prah is able to provide a lot of evidence regarding society’s influence on eating disorders. Prah proves that this disorder doesn’t only afflict over-achieving girls. Cases have shown that men, middle-aged women, and people of all different races are affected by this disease. Both rich and poor.
Rayner, Trisha. Eating Disorders Awareness: Anorexia Nervosa.2001. Ohio State University
Fact Sheet. http://ohioline.osu.edu/ed-fact/1002.html
In this article Trisha Rayner gives many warning signs that may cause suspicion if a person has anorexia. She believes that many women believe they can’t be successful in life unless their bodies are like “prepubescent girls.” I don’t completely agree with that, but I do believe there is a strong pressure to be a certain way from society. Trisha Rayner also stresses the point that we need to remember that people come in all shapes and sizes and that many of us will never be skinny or fat. She also talks about creating a healthy relationship between mind and body. I found this website by using the Google search engine.
Lintott, Sheila. “A Consideration of Eating Disorders Beyond Beauty.” NAU Cline Library.
2003. Hypatia. Abstract. 65-86.
http://wf2la2.webfeat.org/cid=clineli&wfn=wf_muse&sess=session%3D216.147.209.75.152711189130453404%3B%20PIA_history%3D122000809%3B%20PIA_user%3D220055742%3B%20PIA_last%3Dpia.cgi%253Faction%253Dnavigate%2526search_id%253D122000809%2526min%253D1%2526show%253D10&addr=10.10.22.80&url=http://muse.jhu.edu/journals/hypatia/v018/18.4lintott.html
In this article Sheila Lintott argues that fact that women are strongly encouraged to enjoy sublime experiences through excessive dieting. Lintott believes that societal influences are major contributors in this kind of mindset. Lintott says that we are conditioned to think that “thin is beautiful.” This is an incredibly true point. I know when I was growing up all the advertisements in the media contributed to a lot of harmful thinking towards my body. Lintott proves that advertisements have a way of portraying people who are thin as “happy” and “successful.” I know that I am not the only one who has been swayed by these advertisements.
Shelley, Rosemary. Anorexics on Anorexia. Philadelphia: Jessica Kinsley, 1999.
The author proves from this book that anorexia is not an illness experienced just by teenage girls. In fact it affects both males and females of all ages. The woman who wrote this book has fought anorexia herself, so she knows just how serious the illness is. She believes that the only thing anorexics have in common is that they are anorexic. Besides that, the factors that have caused them to have the illness are all different. This is an interesting point, because doctors are quick to try and figure out a cause for the disease. I believe that Rosemary shares the perspective she does because she too has been through anorexia. This book would help me with my question because it proves that there just is not one thing that causes anorexia. It gives a balanced approach to numerous amounts of factors that have caused people to suffer from the illness.
Brumberg, Joan Jacobs. Fasting Girls. New York: Vintage Books, 2000.
Brumberg may not have suffered from anorexia, but she has a lot of knowledge in the field of anorexia. As far back as 1965 she has had experience with anorexics. Anorexia is the focus of her professional research. Brumberg tries to address that reason as to why a disease can become prominent in one time period than another. She believes that to examine and understand the responsiveness of a disease to cultural settings one must look past the doctors, diagnoses, and therapies to the patients themselves. She has a balanced approach to her perspective on anorexia. She is well informed, and has a lot of experience with the disease. This is why I plan on using her as one of my sources in my research paper.
Levenkron, Steven. Anatomy of Anorexia. New York: Norton and Company, 2000.
This isn’t the only book that Levenkron has written on anorexia. He wrote: “Treating and Overcoming Anorexia Nervosa” in 1982. Levenkron has a lot of knowledge on the subject and believe that the obsessive compulsive qualities that cause many disorders is usually caused by the family dysfunctions and insufficient attachment. Levenkron addresses that fact that anorexia has skyrocketed in the past 20 years. He’s goes into several different reasons that cause anorexia. Levenkron gives a balanced approach to trying to unveil the causes of anorexia. He doesn’t just pinpoint one reason and stick to it. I plan on using this source in my research paper.
W#1 With Suggestions for revisions
There are a lot of things that I could fix in this paper. I think that since it was the first paper of the semester, I was still trying to perfect a lot of the requirements I needed to have in order to be a success in this class. One of the major things that I would change is how I used pronouns. In the final my paragraph was laden with “I think...." and “I believe...." Like Professor Adams said when he graded it: The reader already knows that is what you believe, so you don't have to state it in the actual paragraph. Another thing I would change is my actual argument. About halfway into the semester I realized that my topic wasn't very controversial. Instead of focusing on the reasons as to why people become anorexic, I would focus on the controversial treatments of the disorder. Also I clearly didn't use the MLA format correctly.
Rebecca Bobesku
Rebeccaann1285@gmail.com
13 September 2007
What Causes Anorexia?
The issue that I will be addressing for research paper is anorexia. The focused question that I will be answering in my paper is: "What causes Anorexia?" I am interested in this topic because I think that it is an issue that millions of adolescent girls deal with on a daily basis. With the interest and willingness I have to learn about this subject, my hope is to unveil some of the leading causes that promote this disorder. In the research paper I plan to touch on people who are recovering from anorexia. Reading the causes of why they developed the disorder may help me in answering my topic question.
This can be a controversial topic because not one person can pin-point what causes someone to become anorexic. There are several different reasons that doctors and psychologists find to be potential causes of anorexia. Some of these reasons include: the environment that one lives in, genetic make-up, personality traits, and societal influence. Can just one of these reasons cause someone to become anorexic or are there multiple factors? Usually it is a multiple of things, but the fact is, no one really knows why this disease started, and what causes people to be more susceptible to it than others.
I have had quite a bit of experience with this issue. In my adolescent years, I suffered from severe body issues and had a really hard time with my eating habits. Seeing how long I could get by without eating became an obsession for me. From experience I know that this issue can take over your whole outlook on life, and even your thinking. I've gotten really close to having to go seek treatment. I believe that this issue is a scary yet realistic issue that too many girls have to deal with.
Anorexia has definitely gotten out of hand in the past twenty years. It is probably at its peak right now. I believe this has a great deal to do with the messages and images that are being advertised through the media and advertisement companies. Adolescent girls are usually the ones to suffer most from these advertisements that are virtually everywhere: television, magazines, radio, retail shops, and movies. Whether we like to admit it or not, there is an expectation of how people are supposed to look. This version of what is “beautiful” is advertised everywhere, and it has been accepted by our society. If people aren't a certain way, then they are less accepted. So wanting to be accepted is a major reason that drives girls to anorexia.
My Audience for my final research paper will be open-minded individuals who have a desire to learn more about the topic that I chose. However for this assignment I will be addressing my topic to a couple of different audiences: my instructor and my fellow classmates. I believe the wants and needs of my audience would be a balanced view on the potential causes of this issue. This is something that I will strive for in the development of my research paper.
I have a general idea for my timeline. For the next couple of weeks, I will be trying to immerse myself in as much literature, articles, and TV programs as I possibly can. While doing those things, I will be taking notes on things that I may be able to use for my research paper. After I feel that I have a good base of knowledge on this issue, I will start to piece together all the information that I've come across, and group it into sections that are compatible. Then I will start writing my paper.
I think any issues I would have with this assignment would be the wealth of information that is available to the public. I need to make sure that I keep on track and only include credible sources and information that is relevant to answering my topic question.
Rebecca Bobesku
Rebeccaann1285@gmail.com
13 September 2007
What Causes Anorexia?
The issue that I will be addressing for research paper is anorexia. The focused question that I will be answering in my paper is: "What causes Anorexia?" I am interested in this topic because I think that it is an issue that millions of adolescent girls deal with on a daily basis. With the interest and willingness I have to learn about this subject, my hope is to unveil some of the leading causes that promote this disorder. In the research paper I plan to touch on people who are recovering from anorexia. Reading the causes of why they developed the disorder may help me in answering my topic question.
This can be a controversial topic because not one person can pin-point what causes someone to become anorexic. There are several different reasons that doctors and psychologists find to be potential causes of anorexia. Some of these reasons include: the environment that one lives in, genetic make-up, personality traits, and societal influence. Can just one of these reasons cause someone to become anorexic or are there multiple factors? Usually it is a multiple of things, but the fact is, no one really knows why this disease started, and what causes people to be more susceptible to it than others.
I have had quite a bit of experience with this issue. In my adolescent years, I suffered from severe body issues and had a really hard time with my eating habits. Seeing how long I could get by without eating became an obsession for me. From experience I know that this issue can take over your whole outlook on life, and even your thinking. I've gotten really close to having to go seek treatment. I believe that this issue is a scary yet realistic issue that too many girls have to deal with.
Anorexia has definitely gotten out of hand in the past twenty years. It is probably at its peak right now. I believe this has a great deal to do with the messages and images that are being advertised through the media and advertisement companies. Adolescent girls are usually the ones to suffer most from these advertisements that are virtually everywhere: television, magazines, radio, retail shops, and movies. Whether we like to admit it or not, there is an expectation of how people are supposed to look. This version of what is “beautiful” is advertised everywhere, and it has been accepted by our society. If people aren't a certain way, then they are less accepted. So wanting to be accepted is a major reason that drives girls to anorexia.
My Audience for my final research paper will be open-minded individuals who have a desire to learn more about the topic that I chose. However for this assignment I will be addressing my topic to a couple of different audiences: my instructor and my fellow classmates. I believe the wants and needs of my audience would be a balanced view on the potential causes of this issue. This is something that I will strive for in the development of my research paper.
I have a general idea for my timeline. For the next couple of weeks, I will be trying to immerse myself in as much literature, articles, and TV programs as I possibly can. While doing those things, I will be taking notes on things that I may be able to use for my research paper. After I feel that I have a good base of knowledge on this issue, I will start to piece together all the information that I've come across, and group it into sections that are compatible. Then I will start writing my paper.
I think any issues I would have with this assignment would be the wealth of information that is available to the public. I need to make sure that I keep on track and only include credible sources and information that is relevant to answering my topic question.
Thursday, November 29, 2007
D#14 HW#2
Peer ReviewReflection
I always think that the peer reviews help out a lot. It think it was good that I had to comment on other peoples papers because it helped me look out for stuff I needed to fix in my own paper. I think the best part is getting comments from other classmates. Usually the comments are very helpful and objective.
I always think that the peer reviews help out a lot. It think it was good that I had to comment on other peoples papers because it helped me look out for stuff I needed to fix in my own paper. I think the best part is getting comments from other classmates. Usually the comments are very helpful and objective.
D#14 HW#1
I was only able to comment on Rocki's cover sheet draft. She was the only one who sent me a shared doc. I tried going to other peoples blogs, but I didn't find anyone elses that I could comment on. I'll try again later tonight.
Thursday, November 8, 2007
D#13 HW#7
Deadline Reflection
This has been a really profitable week. I was able to revise my draft several times, and because of that I am pretty happy with the finished product. I'm really excited that I have finished the essay. It was a long process, but it was well worth all the effort. I think I probably accomplished the most this week with what is expected from the course. I'm happy that this week is over!
This has been a really profitable week. I was able to revise my draft several times, and because of that I am pretty happy with the finished product. I'm really excited that I have finished the essay. It was a long process, but it was well worth all the effort. I think I probably accomplished the most this week with what is expected from the course. I'm happy that this week is over!
D#13 HW#6
After looking back at my reading reflections, I realized that I said a lot of the same thing. This was mainly how the weeks worth of assignments, and readings helped me better understand the objectives of the course. I could use this in my final reflection letter, and state how the activities were extremely beneficial. Without all of the required readings and activities, I would not have been able to succeed at what I was trying to accomplish.
D#13 HW# 4&5
I'm confused as to what to do for these to assignments. As soon as I figure that out, I will post it.
D#13 HW#3
Writing Reflection
Well, I almost can’t believe that I finished my essay! It wasn’t as hard as I expected, so that’s a good thing. My writing process for this essay was a lot different than how I’ve written other essays. I think this is due to the fact that we had so many activities that helped us become better writers. I know that is what helped me out. Doing so many writing activities and readings so many required readings helped me realize the shortcomings I have as a writer. I believe that it was a combination of these things that helped me become a better writer. I am proud of the fact, that I have written an essay that I believe in. I’m not just talking about the subject, but also my writing process. There have been numerous occasions where I have handed in an assignment that I am not confident in. One thing I am a bit concerned about is the fluidity of my essay. I tried to make the essay clear and concise, so I hope it will turn out ok. I didn’t edit my essay according to Turnitin, only because I have never received any feedback from them on my previous assignments. I think that I have definitely achieved the course outline goals for this essay. I wrote about something controversial that I believe in, and I’ve grown a lot as a writer since the beginning of the semester.
Well, I almost can’t believe that I finished my essay! It wasn’t as hard as I expected, so that’s a good thing. My writing process for this essay was a lot different than how I’ve written other essays. I think this is due to the fact that we had so many activities that helped us become better writers. I know that is what helped me out. Doing so many writing activities and readings so many required readings helped me realize the shortcomings I have as a writer. I believe that it was a combination of these things that helped me become a better writer. I am proud of the fact, that I have written an essay that I believe in. I’m not just talking about the subject, but also my writing process. There have been numerous occasions where I have handed in an assignment that I am not confident in. One thing I am a bit concerned about is the fluidity of my essay. I tried to make the essay clear and concise, so I hope it will turn out ok. I didn’t edit my essay according to Turnitin, only because I have never received any feedback from them on my previous assignments. I think that I have definitely achieved the course outline goals for this essay. I wrote about something controversial that I believe in, and I’ve grown a lot as a writer since the beginning of the semester.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
D#13 H#1
Grammar Assignment
I went to the grammar girl website to do this assignment. This time I listened to a podcast about how to use “this is I,” versus “this is me.” I thought that it would be pretty interesting, and helpful. I learned that “the traditional grammar rule states when a pronoun follows a linking verb, such as is, it should be in the subject case.” So in other words, if someone called and asked “Is this Rebecca?” I should use “It is I” rather than “It is me.” Traditionally “I,” should be used in these cases, but since “it is me,” is used by practically everyone, most grammarians agree that one should use what sounds right for the situation.
I went to the grammar girl website to do this assignment. This time I listened to a podcast about how to use “this is I,” versus “this is me.” I thought that it would be pretty interesting, and helpful. I learned that “the traditional grammar rule states when a pronoun follows a linking verb, such as is, it should be in the subject case.” So in other words, if someone called and asked “Is this Rebecca?” I should use “It is I” rather than “It is me.” Traditionally “I,” should be used in these cases, but since “it is me,” is used by practically everyone, most grammarians agree that one should use what sounds right for the situation.
D#12 H#2
Revised Essay:
Anorexia is an eating disorder that affects women of all ages, and sometimes even men. Between 5 to 10 percent of girls and women, and about 1 million men in the United States have eating disorders. This awful truth is very unsettling, but the treatment of this disorder can be just as disquieting. Adolescent girls seem to be most susceptible to acquire eating disorders. This is due to the fact that they are more in tune to the societal pull to be a certain way. Some may take this disorder lightly, but it is an unquestionably serious and life threatening disease. In fact it has the highest mortality rate of any other mental disorder. Characteristics of this disorder include: an all-consuming fear to gain weight, and an obsession with restricting food intake (even though they are severely underweight) (Anorexia Nervosa Site) Anorexia is more than just a problem with food, most of the time, anorexics use the technique of starvation to help them cope with struggles, stresses and anxieties they may be going through in life. It is a way for them to control something when they feel that their life’s surroundings are out of their control. Since the effects of this disorder are life threatening, it is sometimes necessary to enforce controversial treatments.
2 There are a variety of treatments offered for anorexics. Some of these treatments are not as widely accepted as others. In fact some treatments are considered to be quite controversial. One such treatment is Compulsory treatment. Part of this treatment includes making the patient do things that they do not want to do. This often brings about the question: If the patient is given treatment contrary to their wishes, but survives the disorder does that still make the treatment ethically wrong? While a life may have been saved in the process, are doctors crossing the boundaries of a patient’s own decision making process? There is great belief that doctors should try and save people’s lives not matter what. Other people disagree, and believe that the patient should be in control of everything. It is without a doubt that people who are severely underweight and starve themselves should be considered unfit to make decisions when it comes to taking care of their bodies. Anorexia is a psychological disorder, and the mind can be greatly affected when it is malnourished and paranoid. While some of these treatments may be more invasive, they are an essential part of saving someone’s life. Is it ok to watch someone slowly starve themselves to death, or do doctors, family, and friends have an obligation to intervene whether or not the anorexic wants help? When someone is not able to physically take care of themselves and stay healthy, that is when doctors should have the right to perform compulsory and other types of controversial treatments.
3 It has been said that, “Every treatment will be confronted with the dilemma of enhancing personal well-being and respecting the person as a self-determining individual.”( Vandereycken) One such treatment is compulsory treatment. Under normal circumstances, when a patient is being admitted, they usually sign a conformed consent, stating that the regimen in which they will be receiving is what they want. It is a different case when compulsory treatment is given. Compulsory treatment is defined as any type of treatment given contrary to the patient’s wishes. When treating anorexia, there are numerous times when the doctor has to make a decision of whether or not to perform compulsory treatment. In general it is thought that “treatment contrary to the patient’s wishes is almost always unethical, because it has the effect of offending against the principle of respect for autonomy.”(Vandereycken) This brings about the question of whether or not compulsory treatment is legal. By rule doctors are supposed to comply with a patient’s wishes, even if it puts the patient’s life at a greater risk. However every rule has its exceptions. Two main reasons that overrule a person’s consent are incompetence in adults and those who are minors. One may wonder if the outcomes are different with anorexics that have been treated solely by their own will and ones that have been treated compulsorily. Research that has been done on this subject shows that there really isn’t any difference in the outcome of the patient. The only difference is the treatment that the patient received.
4 Another controversial treatment that is used frequently among anorexics is forced feeding. The thought alone seems cruel, invasive, and an infringement upon everyone’s civil liberties and rights to choose what is done to their body. However upon taking a closer look, one may be surprised by the need for this treatment. Statistics show that twenty percent of all anorexic sufferers will die. That is a significant number! However if forced feeding is one way of making that number decrease, should that still be considered a bad thing? Here is a good analogy: Do people consider it forced feeding when a mother nurses her baby? The baby does not know better, (and cannot control it) but the mother gives the baby food and he/she learns from there. This scenario has a lot in common with anorexics. Once a person has lost an immense amount of weight and is consciously starving themselves they have lost their ability to make proper decisions about their health. Just like the baby is fed my it’s mother because she knows what is best for the child, the same goes for anorexics. Except the feeding is now taking place by nurses and doctors. When an anorexic has lost the ability to make competent decisions as far as eating is involved that is when intervention is needed; even if it is not wanted by the patient. Most procedures done without the consent of a patient is considered assault. However that has not been the case with forced feeding. In England, Denmark, and Wales patients with anorexia can be admitted and artificially fed regardless of the absence of a signed consent form. This is only allowed under the provisions of section 63 of the Mental Health Act. (Vandereycken) Most doctors seek consent forms for every case, but that is not always possible. As long as a doctor follows the principles of the existing declarations and acts with good faith and reasonable care, he will be protected from civil proceedings. (Vandereycken) This statement should make people who do not believe in controversial treatments to think. As long as a doctor is doing the procedure ultimately for the benefit and health of the patient, it should be allowed.
5 Cognitive-behavior therapy is another controversial treatment for anorexia. This type of therapy for anorexics began in the 1970’s. Cognitive behavior-therapy has been widely investigated and is now empirically supported for bulimia nervosa. However it is a different story with anorexia nervosa. Cognitive-behavior therapy can be long and methodical. Treatment begins with each anorexic patient being assigned to a primary therapist. There are four types of assessments and evaluations that take place in the first session with the primary therapist. Theses assessments are “psychological, psychiatric, dietary, and body composition.” (Miller) The psychological assessment is performed through using the “Interview for Diagnosis of Eating Disorders.”(Miller) The next assessment that the anorexic has to go through is psychiatric. This assessment is another method that comes closer towards a diagnosis. Psychiatric treatment looks at the anorexics family history of psychiatric problems. Next on the agenda for cognitive-behavior therapy is the dietary assessment. This assessment must be taken with a registered dietician. The dietician has to have extensive experience with eating disorders. The last assessment is all about the anorexics body composition. In the assessment the dietician measures the patient’s skins folds. Measuring someone’s skin folds is known today as a BMI. (Body Mass Index) After the first session and all the assessments have been completed by the patient, evaluations and laboratory studies are ordered. If there is any uncertainty about acceptance of the recommendation of the assessment team, a patient and her family will often be asked back for one or more follow up sessions. (Miller) With these evaluations, the therapist can better establish the severity of the symptoms of the eating disorder. From the results of these tests, therapists can usually detect if the patient has a personality disorder. If the therapist thinks that a personality disorder is a possibility, he can suggest further tests for the patient. Once the patient has reached this point they are usually interviewed by the therapist for post-traumatic stress disorder and obsessive compulsive personality disorder. If a patient has one of more of these disorders it can be considered a major cause for their struggle with anorexia. Cognitive-behavior therapy can be arduous, but it is well worth the effort. While some of these evaluations can seem invasive to one’s own personal space and privacy, they are entirely necessary towards overcoming the disorder.
6 The treatment of anorexia has come a long way since the beginning in the early 1900’s. In the 1930’s one doctor gave guidelines for the treatment of anorexia. He suggested that: “(1) every patient could be persuaded to eat normally, (2) the condition to be hysterical and that no patient should remain uncured, (3) the doctor should sit down with the patient and fight for every mouthful of food which could take an hour or two per meal, (4) the doctor should never lose his temper, and (5) one must cure the anorexia before one starts on the psychological problems.”(Miller) This doctor also believed that everyone would be cured and would return to eating normally. What is most outrageous about his method is that he thought the psychological treatment should not start until after a patient has overcome anorexia. That seems almost impossible, since psychological related issues are the main cause of the disorder!
Conclusion
Thankfully understanding of the disorder has come so much further than what it used to be. However there is still a lot left unknown about the disorder. Many treatments are controversial, and a lot of the times unsuccessful. Even though the success rate is lower than what would be ideal, if an anorexic isn’t treated it could lead to their death. There are hundreds of anorexics dying of self starvation and malnutrition each year. Until the severity of this disorder ends, or scientists find better and less controversial ways to treat it, there will always be a need for these types of treatments.
Anorexia is an eating disorder that affects women of all ages, and sometimes even men. Between 5 to 10 percent of girls and women, and about 1 million men in the United States have eating disorders. This awful truth is very unsettling, but the treatment of this disorder can be just as disquieting. Adolescent girls seem to be most susceptible to acquire eating disorders. This is due to the fact that they are more in tune to the societal pull to be a certain way. Some may take this disorder lightly, but it is an unquestionably serious and life threatening disease. In fact it has the highest mortality rate of any other mental disorder. Characteristics of this disorder include: an all-consuming fear to gain weight, and an obsession with restricting food intake (even though they are severely underweight) (Anorexia Nervosa Site) Anorexia is more than just a problem with food, most of the time, anorexics use the technique of starvation to help them cope with struggles, stresses and anxieties they may be going through in life. It is a way for them to control something when they feel that their life’s surroundings are out of their control. Since the effects of this disorder are life threatening, it is sometimes necessary to enforce controversial treatments.
2 There are a variety of treatments offered for anorexics. Some of these treatments are not as widely accepted as others. In fact some treatments are considered to be quite controversial. One such treatment is Compulsory treatment. Part of this treatment includes making the patient do things that they do not want to do. This often brings about the question: If the patient is given treatment contrary to their wishes, but survives the disorder does that still make the treatment ethically wrong? While a life may have been saved in the process, are doctors crossing the boundaries of a patient’s own decision making process? There is great belief that doctors should try and save people’s lives not matter what. Other people disagree, and believe that the patient should be in control of everything. It is without a doubt that people who are severely underweight and starve themselves should be considered unfit to make decisions when it comes to taking care of their bodies. Anorexia is a psychological disorder, and the mind can be greatly affected when it is malnourished and paranoid. While some of these treatments may be more invasive, they are an essential part of saving someone’s life. Is it ok to watch someone slowly starve themselves to death, or do doctors, family, and friends have an obligation to intervene whether or not the anorexic wants help? When someone is not able to physically take care of themselves and stay healthy, that is when doctors should have the right to perform compulsory and other types of controversial treatments.
3 It has been said that, “Every treatment will be confronted with the dilemma of enhancing personal well-being and respecting the person as a self-determining individual.”( Vandereycken) One such treatment is compulsory treatment. Under normal circumstances, when a patient is being admitted, they usually sign a conformed consent, stating that the regimen in which they will be receiving is what they want. It is a different case when compulsory treatment is given. Compulsory treatment is defined as any type of treatment given contrary to the patient’s wishes. When treating anorexia, there are numerous times when the doctor has to make a decision of whether or not to perform compulsory treatment. In general it is thought that “treatment contrary to the patient’s wishes is almost always unethical, because it has the effect of offending against the principle of respect for autonomy.”(Vandereycken) This brings about the question of whether or not compulsory treatment is legal. By rule doctors are supposed to comply with a patient’s wishes, even if it puts the patient’s life at a greater risk. However every rule has its exceptions. Two main reasons that overrule a person’s consent are incompetence in adults and those who are minors. One may wonder if the outcomes are different with anorexics that have been treated solely by their own will and ones that have been treated compulsorily. Research that has been done on this subject shows that there really isn’t any difference in the outcome of the patient. The only difference is the treatment that the patient received.
4 Another controversial treatment that is used frequently among anorexics is forced feeding. The thought alone seems cruel, invasive, and an infringement upon everyone’s civil liberties and rights to choose what is done to their body. However upon taking a closer look, one may be surprised by the need for this treatment. Statistics show that twenty percent of all anorexic sufferers will die. That is a significant number! However if forced feeding is one way of making that number decrease, should that still be considered a bad thing? Here is a good analogy: Do people consider it forced feeding when a mother nurses her baby? The baby does not know better, (and cannot control it) but the mother gives the baby food and he/she learns from there. This scenario has a lot in common with anorexics. Once a person has lost an immense amount of weight and is consciously starving themselves they have lost their ability to make proper decisions about their health. Just like the baby is fed my it’s mother because she knows what is best for the child, the same goes for anorexics. Except the feeding is now taking place by nurses and doctors. When an anorexic has lost the ability to make competent decisions as far as eating is involved that is when intervention is needed; even if it is not wanted by the patient. Most procedures done without the consent of a patient is considered assault. However that has not been the case with forced feeding. In England, Denmark, and Wales patients with anorexia can be admitted and artificially fed regardless of the absence of a signed consent form. This is only allowed under the provisions of section 63 of the Mental Health Act. (Vandereycken) Most doctors seek consent forms for every case, but that is not always possible. As long as a doctor follows the principles of the existing declarations and acts with good faith and reasonable care, he will be protected from civil proceedings. (Vandereycken) This statement should make people who do not believe in controversial treatments to think. As long as a doctor is doing the procedure ultimately for the benefit and health of the patient, it should be allowed.
5 Cognitive-behavior therapy is another controversial treatment for anorexia. This type of therapy for anorexics began in the 1970’s. Cognitive behavior-therapy has been widely investigated and is now empirically supported for bulimia nervosa. However it is a different story with anorexia nervosa. Cognitive-behavior therapy can be long and methodical. Treatment begins with each anorexic patient being assigned to a primary therapist. There are four types of assessments and evaluations that take place in the first session with the primary therapist. Theses assessments are “psychological, psychiatric, dietary, and body composition.” (Miller) The psychological assessment is performed through using the “Interview for Diagnosis of Eating Disorders.”(Miller) The next assessment that the anorexic has to go through is psychiatric. This assessment is another method that comes closer towards a diagnosis. Psychiatric treatment looks at the anorexics family history of psychiatric problems. Next on the agenda for cognitive-behavior therapy is the dietary assessment. This assessment must be taken with a registered dietician. The dietician has to have extensive experience with eating disorders. The last assessment is all about the anorexics body composition. In the assessment the dietician measures the patient’s skins folds. Measuring someone’s skin folds is known today as a BMI. (Body Mass Index) After the first session and all the assessments have been completed by the patient, evaluations and laboratory studies are ordered. If there is any uncertainty about acceptance of the recommendation of the assessment team, a patient and her family will often be asked back for one or more follow up sessions. (Miller) With these evaluations, the therapist can better establish the severity of the symptoms of the eating disorder. From the results of these tests, therapists can usually detect if the patient has a personality disorder. If the therapist thinks that a personality disorder is a possibility, he can suggest further tests for the patient. Once the patient has reached this point they are usually interviewed by the therapist for post-traumatic stress disorder and obsessive compulsive personality disorder. If a patient has one of more of these disorders it can be considered a major cause for their struggle with anorexia. Cognitive-behavior therapy can be arduous, but it is well worth the effort. While some of these evaluations can seem invasive to one’s own personal space and privacy, they are entirely necessary towards overcoming the disorder.
6 The treatment of anorexia has come a long way since the beginning in the early 1900’s. In the 1930’s one doctor gave guidelines for the treatment of anorexia. He suggested that: “(1) every patient could be persuaded to eat normally, (2) the condition to be hysterical and that no patient should remain uncured, (3) the doctor should sit down with the patient and fight for every mouthful of food which could take an hour or two per meal, (4) the doctor should never lose his temper, and (5) one must cure the anorexia before one starts on the psychological problems.”(Miller) This doctor also believed that everyone would be cured and would return to eating normally. What is most outrageous about his method is that he thought the psychological treatment should not start until after a patient has overcome anorexia. That seems almost impossible, since psychological related issues are the main cause of the disorder!
Conclusion
Thankfully understanding of the disorder has come so much further than what it used to be. However there is still a lot left unknown about the disorder. Many treatments are controversial, and a lot of the times unsuccessful. Even though the success rate is lower than what would be ideal, if an anorexic isn’t treated it could lead to their death. There are hundreds of anorexics dying of self starvation and malnutrition each year. Until the severity of this disorder ends, or scientists find better and less controversial ways to treat it, there will always be a need for these types of treatments.
Monday, November 5, 2007
D#11 H#3
Deadline Reflection
I didn't realize that I had to revise the entire draft twice, so I don't have everything I need to post the draft's on my blog now. For some reason I only thought the activity was for the opening and closing paragraphs. So I will be working hard on revising in the next day or two. Especially with the final coming up!!! On a good note, the directions for revising in the syllabus are extremely helpful. So I now have hope that I can do this!
I didn't realize that I had to revise the entire draft twice, so I don't have everything I need to post the draft's on my blog now. For some reason I only thought the activity was for the opening and closing paragraphs. So I will be working hard on revising in the next day or two. Especially with the final coming up!!! On a good note, the directions for revising in the syllabus are extremely helpful. So I now have hope that I can do this!
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
D#11 H#1
Reading Reflection
Wow. So there was a lot of reading this week! It was hard to get through, but I survived! There was a lot of useful information, so that was good. Chapter 14 on avoiding plagiarism was really beneficial. It’s a serious thing, and I know that I need to be careful to cite my sources exactly! I don’t want to get into any trouble that’s for sure. I learned the best way to avoid plagiarism is to understand it. Chapter 13 was especially helpful. It showed how to integrate sources. This is something that I often wondered about. I wasn’t always sure what to do after I paraphrased a section, but now I know! Chapter twelve talked about making drafts. One thing I need to work on with mine is having a concise opening paragraph and closing paragraph. I want to make it clear where I stand on the subject I’m addressing. So I know I can make these things better and that is what I will be working towards. The websites helped me understand more about how to work information I’ve found from my sources into my paper. As usual this week’s reading were really helpful.
Wow. So there was a lot of reading this week! It was hard to get through, but I survived! There was a lot of useful information, so that was good. Chapter 14 on avoiding plagiarism was really beneficial. It’s a serious thing, and I know that I need to be careful to cite my sources exactly! I don’t want to get into any trouble that’s for sure. I learned the best way to avoid plagiarism is to understand it. Chapter 13 was especially helpful. It showed how to integrate sources. This is something that I often wondered about. I wasn’t always sure what to do after I paraphrased a section, but now I know! Chapter twelve talked about making drafts. One thing I need to work on with mine is having a concise opening paragraph and closing paragraph. I want to make it clear where I stand on the subject I’m addressing. So I know I can make these things better and that is what I will be working towards. The websites helped me understand more about how to work information I’ve found from my sources into my paper. As usual this week’s reading were really helpful.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
D#10 HW#5
Deadline Reflection
I’m not going to lie, this week was a lot of work. It took me a really long time to compile my researches into logical categories and to write up an entire draft. I’m really glad this week is over! However I feel that this week I’ve made the most progress towards my goal. Even though it was a lot of work, it is exciting to see my essay come to together. I’m glad that my draft is finished, and now I can focus on revising, and refining my draft into the final product.
I’m not going to lie, this week was a lot of work. It took me a really long time to compile my researches into logical categories and to write up an entire draft. I’m really glad this week is over! However I feel that this week I’ve made the most progress towards my goal. Even though it was a lot of work, it is exciting to see my essay come to together. I’m glad that my draft is finished, and now I can focus on revising, and refining my draft into the final product.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
D#10 HW#4
Grammar Assignment
This week I listened to another one of Grammar Girls Episodes. This week’s episode was on misusing the words Very and So. Both words are used as “intensifiers.” In other words they stress a point that we are trying to make. However in formal writing, these words are looked down upon. (Especially So) However when so is paired with that then it becomes an indefinite adverb. I learned to use very with caution. I just need to keep in mind that most of the time it is better to use a stronger adjective than to throw in a so, or very.
An example of a sentence would be:
I was very nervous. (Not very good)
I was filled with anxiety. (Better)
This week I listened to another one of Grammar Girls Episodes. This week’s episode was on misusing the words Very and So. Both words are used as “intensifiers.” In other words they stress a point that we are trying to make. However in formal writing, these words are looked down upon. (Especially So) However when so is paired with that then it becomes an indefinite adverb. I learned to use very with caution. I just need to keep in mind that most of the time it is better to use a stronger adjective than to throw in a so, or very.
An example of a sentence would be:
I was very nervous. (Not very good)
I was filled with anxiety. (Better)
D#10 HW# 2
Annotated Bibliography
Comparative Treatments for Eating Disorders. Ed. Katherine J. Miller, J. Scott Mizes. New York: Springer, 2000.
This book provides information on several different approaches to the treatment of a patient with longsuffering eating disorders. The book shows how different each treatment can be. At the end of this book there is a comprehensive summary. This is especially helpful because it gives comparisons on the treatments presented in previous chapters. This book also has multiple contributors. Almost all of the contributors work in the area of Psychology. Many of them teach and work for Universities. They also live all over the world. Some contributors are located in California, England, and even Italy. This tells me that the source is credible. Not only are the contributors highly knowledgeable in their professions, but they also come from around the world. This enables the book to have reliable and accurate information on a global scale. Since there is such a vast amount of information included in this book, I will definitely be using it in my research paper.
Treating Eating Disorders: Ethical, Legal and Personal Issues. Ed. Walter Vandereycken, Pierre
J.V. Beaumont. New York: New York UP, 1998.
Treating Eating Disorders goes into detail about the treatment of eating disorders. (Particularly anorexia.)It shows how treatments are controversial, always difficult, and usually protracted. This book depicts the reality that treatment is also often unsuccessful. There are many contributors which made this book possible. Most of the contributors are professors with vast backgrounds in psychology. A lot of these contributors have also been family therapists, psychotherapists, and have worked in eating disorder clinics. Their experience is important and beneficial because, anorexia has been proven to be a psychological disease. Each chapter not only states the title but also the contributors/authors. This book also addresses ethical considerations in the use of behavior modification programs in patients with anorexia. This part of the book is a historical perspective. It is very interesting, and kind of scary to read how invasive some of these treatments are. I will definitely use this book as a reference guide and source for my research paper.
Comparative Treatments for Eating Disorders. Ed. Katherine J. Miller, J. Scott Mizes. New York: Springer, 2000.
This book provides information on several different approaches to the treatment of a patient with longsuffering eating disorders. The book shows how different each treatment can be. At the end of this book there is a comprehensive summary. This is especially helpful because it gives comparisons on the treatments presented in previous chapters. This book also has multiple contributors. Almost all of the contributors work in the area of Psychology. Many of them teach and work for Universities. They also live all over the world. Some contributors are located in California, England, and even Italy. This tells me that the source is credible. Not only are the contributors highly knowledgeable in their professions, but they also come from around the world. This enables the book to have reliable and accurate information on a global scale. Since there is such a vast amount of information included in this book, I will definitely be using it in my research paper.
Treating Eating Disorders: Ethical, Legal and Personal Issues. Ed. Walter Vandereycken, Pierre
J.V. Beaumont. New York: New York UP, 1998.
Treating Eating Disorders goes into detail about the treatment of eating disorders. (Particularly anorexia.)It shows how treatments are controversial, always difficult, and usually protracted. This book depicts the reality that treatment is also often unsuccessful. There are many contributors which made this book possible. Most of the contributors are professors with vast backgrounds in psychology. A lot of these contributors have also been family therapists, psychotherapists, and have worked in eating disorder clinics. Their experience is important and beneficial because, anorexia has been proven to be a psychological disease. Each chapter not only states the title but also the contributors/authors. This book also addresses ethical considerations in the use of behavior modification programs in patients with anorexia. This part of the book is a historical perspective. It is very interesting, and kind of scary to read how invasive some of these treatments are. I will definitely use this book as a reference guide and source for my research paper.
D#10 HW# 1
Reading Reflection
I found the readings this week to be really good. The websites went over a lot of things that we read in last week’s Deadline. In Everything’s and Argument, I found the chapter on casual arguments to be really interesting. After reading it, I’m debating whether or not I should use one of these types of arguments in my research topic. It makes a lot of sense with what I will be writing about. In chapter 11, the section entitled “Proposals about Practices,” was very applicable. I will be writing about the practices of treating anorexia so this part was beneficial to me.
I found the readings this week to be really good. The websites went over a lot of things that we read in last week’s Deadline. In Everything’s and Argument, I found the chapter on casual arguments to be really interesting. After reading it, I’m debating whether or not I should use one of these types of arguments in my research topic. It makes a lot of sense with what I will be writing about. In chapter 11, the section entitled “Proposals about Practices,” was very applicable. I will be writing about the practices of treating anorexia so this part was beneficial to me.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
D#9 H#7
Deadline Reflection
There was a lot of stuff that had to be done this week. It was a really busy week for me with mid-terms up at NAU, but all in all it was successful. I learned a lot from doing the activities in the outline. The best part was doing the Toulman assignment. That really helped put me back on track with where I needed to be. Before doing the assignment I was trying to figure out the opposing views of my question and how it would work. Now I have that all figured out! So that is definitely a relief. I feel that this week I have made more progress towards my goal. That is always a good thing. I look forward to next week and putting my draft together.
There was a lot of stuff that had to be done this week. It was a really busy week for me with mid-terms up at NAU, but all in all it was successful. I learned a lot from doing the activities in the outline. The best part was doing the Toulman assignment. That really helped put me back on track with where I needed to be. Before doing the assignment I was trying to figure out the opposing views of my question and how it would work. Now I have that all figured out! So that is definitely a relief. I feel that this week I have made more progress towards my goal. That is always a good thing. I look forward to next week and putting my draft together.
D#9 H#4
Toulman Outline
Project’s Claim: Controversial Treatment of AnorexiaReason
#1: Self-Help-Group Support
• Warrant/Principle: People who are motivated and disciplined can overcome this disease. o Backing: If you set your mind to do something one can achieve almost anything. Support groups are a big help with this method.
• Evidence #1: Support Groups are there to support and encourage sufferers when they are going through rough times. o Warrant/Principle: Individuals in the groups find that they can bounce ideas off of one another, get objective feedback about body image, and gain an increasing amount of support.
Backing: The support of others is a powerful thing.
Objection: People who suffer from this disease shouldn’t be looking to anyone other than medical doctors.
Rebuttal: People have cured many things without doctors: drug abuse, alcoholism, disease, and even cancer. The important thing is that you are well informed about the complexities of what you are trying to cure.
• Evidence #2: The support and encouragement of others gives us hope when we are struggling through difficult situations.
Reason #2: Hospitalization• Warrant/Principle: When medical complications occur, the best idea is to seek hospitalization.
Objection: What can the doctors do for you if you don’t want help?
Rebuttal: Hospitalization may not cure anorexia, but if a sufferer is experiencing severe complications the medical doctors usually can help keep you alive.
• Warrant/Principle: Issues such as heart irregularities, dehydration, and severe malnutrition can be fixed by doctors and nurses.
Backing: A patient would be under constant watch. This would insure that if any other complications occurred that they would be able to receive treatment immediately.
Objection: Anorexia isn’t that big of an issue. One can get over it without seeking medical help.
Rebuttal: Anorexia is considered to be the most severe of any mental disorder. Anorexia has the highest death rate over any other mental illness.
• Evidence #1: WebMD stated that anorexia has the highest death rate. o Warrant/Principle: The results of studies are to be trusted and valued over mere opinion.
Objection: What was your methodology for conducting this study?
Rebuttal: This study has been observed by doctors and psychologists since the beginning of anorexia. (Over thirty years ago.) Doctors and psychologists have more experience with the disease and those afflicted with it than anyone else.
• Evidence #2: Heart irregularities and severe malnutrition are issues that need to be addressed right away.o Warrant/Principle: Professionals have the most experience with this issue. When the issue becomes this severe it is not wise to try and fix it on your own. Once you receive adequate treatment and aren’t in such danger then go ahead and try to overcome the problem.
Reason #3: Psychotherapy
• Warrant/Principle: Individual, family, or group therapy all tend to be beneficial.o Backing: Family therapy can help solve conflicts that may be part of the cause for someone to be anorexic.
• Evidence #1: Many anorexics are driven to anorexia due to a stressful environment, divorce, or other stressful matters. o Objection: A person still can choose whether or not they want to eat. Stress isn’t the only reason why someone would choose to starve themselves.
Rebuttal: Not having support from family, or feeling unaccepted or wanting to “perfect,” in the eyes of family members can take a serious toll on someone’s mental health.
• Evidence #2: Group Therapy is extremely helpful.
Objection: It is just as beneficial to talk to friend and family.
Rebuttal: Being around a group of people who know what you are going through, and have felt the way you feel is extremely powerful. It gives the person suffering with the disease a sense of acceptance and normality. Often sufferers are seeking acceptance.
• Evidence #3: Individual Therapy
Objection: Why does one need to go to therapy? All the person has to do is start eating again.
Rebuttal: The obsession with one’s own body image is one of the most powerful and difficult to change. It isn’t as easy as saying “just eat something.” The issue goes beyond the physical and becomes psychological.
Project’s Claim: Controversial Treatment of AnorexiaReason
#1: Self-Help-Group Support
• Warrant/Principle: People who are motivated and disciplined can overcome this disease. o Backing: If you set your mind to do something one can achieve almost anything. Support groups are a big help with this method.
• Evidence #1: Support Groups are there to support and encourage sufferers when they are going through rough times. o Warrant/Principle: Individuals in the groups find that they can bounce ideas off of one another, get objective feedback about body image, and gain an increasing amount of support.
Backing: The support of others is a powerful thing.
Objection: People who suffer from this disease shouldn’t be looking to anyone other than medical doctors.
Rebuttal: People have cured many things without doctors: drug abuse, alcoholism, disease, and even cancer. The important thing is that you are well informed about the complexities of what you are trying to cure.
• Evidence #2: The support and encouragement of others gives us hope when we are struggling through difficult situations.
Reason #2: Hospitalization• Warrant/Principle: When medical complications occur, the best idea is to seek hospitalization.
Objection: What can the doctors do for you if you don’t want help?
Rebuttal: Hospitalization may not cure anorexia, but if a sufferer is experiencing severe complications the medical doctors usually can help keep you alive.
• Warrant/Principle: Issues such as heart irregularities, dehydration, and severe malnutrition can be fixed by doctors and nurses.
Backing: A patient would be under constant watch. This would insure that if any other complications occurred that they would be able to receive treatment immediately.
Objection: Anorexia isn’t that big of an issue. One can get over it without seeking medical help.
Rebuttal: Anorexia is considered to be the most severe of any mental disorder. Anorexia has the highest death rate over any other mental illness.
• Evidence #1: WebMD stated that anorexia has the highest death rate. o Warrant/Principle: The results of studies are to be trusted and valued over mere opinion.
Objection: What was your methodology for conducting this study?
Rebuttal: This study has been observed by doctors and psychologists since the beginning of anorexia. (Over thirty years ago.) Doctors and psychologists have more experience with the disease and those afflicted with it than anyone else.
• Evidence #2: Heart irregularities and severe malnutrition are issues that need to be addressed right away.o Warrant/Principle: Professionals have the most experience with this issue. When the issue becomes this severe it is not wise to try and fix it on your own. Once you receive adequate treatment and aren’t in such danger then go ahead and try to overcome the problem.
Reason #3: Psychotherapy
• Warrant/Principle: Individual, family, or group therapy all tend to be beneficial.o Backing: Family therapy can help solve conflicts that may be part of the cause for someone to be anorexic.
• Evidence #1: Many anorexics are driven to anorexia due to a stressful environment, divorce, or other stressful matters. o Objection: A person still can choose whether or not they want to eat. Stress isn’t the only reason why someone would choose to starve themselves.
Rebuttal: Not having support from family, or feeling unaccepted or wanting to “perfect,” in the eyes of family members can take a serious toll on someone’s mental health.
• Evidence #2: Group Therapy is extremely helpful.
Objection: It is just as beneficial to talk to friend and family.
Rebuttal: Being around a group of people who know what you are going through, and have felt the way you feel is extremely powerful. It gives the person suffering with the disease a sense of acceptance and normality. Often sufferers are seeking acceptance.
• Evidence #3: Individual Therapy
Objection: Why does one need to go to therapy? All the person has to do is start eating again.
Rebuttal: The obsession with one’s own body image is one of the most powerful and difficult to change. It isn’t as easy as saying “just eat something.” The issue goes beyond the physical and becomes psychological.
D#9 H#3
Writing Project Reflection
The writing project this week helped me out so much. I had a bunch of ideas in my head, but I wasn't sure which things would work and which things wouldn't. Going through the exercise I realized that I needed to change my research question. I am still writing about the same subject but instead of writing about the causes of anorexia, I am going to be writing about the treatment of anorexia. I wasn't able to come up with any strong opposing views for the causes. My new question should work out a lot better, plus a lot of the sources that I have been using for my previous question will also work for the question I will be writing about now. Overall, after doing the writing project I have a clear idea of the structure of my essay, and the opposing views that I will be addressing. It was a good experience.
The writing project this week helped me out so much. I had a bunch of ideas in my head, but I wasn't sure which things would work and which things wouldn't. Going through the exercise I realized that I needed to change my research question. I am still writing about the same subject but instead of writing about the causes of anorexia, I am going to be writing about the treatment of anorexia. I wasn't able to come up with any strong opposing views for the causes. My new question should work out a lot better, plus a lot of the sources that I have been using for my previous question will also work for the question I will be writing about now. Overall, after doing the writing project I have a clear idea of the structure of my essay, and the opposing views that I will be addressing. It was a good experience.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
D#9 H#1
Reading Reflection
I will be using a lot of the information that I read about in chapter 7 in my essay. Chapter had a lot of good information on helping me decide which evidence I should use to back up my argument. It also helped me understand how to effectively present my evidence. I found chapter 8 to be pretty interesting. I never really realized the impact that definitive arguments can have on society. In chapter 17 I learned about all the ways that we can make our arguments fallacies if we aren’t careful. I thought that the websites that we had to visit were very helpful. One site in particular that helped me with my organization was “Paradigm.” Paradigm showed that one you can organize your essay is into a “pyramid.” The more important stuff would go on top and it would take on a hierarchical form. I’m a visual person so keeping this in mind will help me out in the long run.
I will be using a lot of the information that I read about in chapter 7 in my essay. Chapter had a lot of good information on helping me decide which evidence I should use to back up my argument. It also helped me understand how to effectively present my evidence. I found chapter 8 to be pretty interesting. I never really realized the impact that definitive arguments can have on society. In chapter 17 I learned about all the ways that we can make our arguments fallacies if we aren’t careful. I thought that the websites that we had to visit were very helpful. One site in particular that helped me with my organization was “Paradigm.” Paradigm showed that one you can organize your essay is into a “pyramid.” The more important stuff would go on top and it would take on a hierarchical form. I’m a visual person so keeping this in mind will help me out in the long run.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
D#8 H#6
Deadline Reflection
This week helped me realize some things that I need to work on in my annotated bibliography. For one, I need to find more information to go along with the sources I already have. After looking at my classmates bibliographies I realized that a lot of people have a lot more sources than I do. I feel that I should also try to find more sources. I don’t think there is a point where one could have too many sources. Plus it will also help me be more informed about my topic.
Overall the week has been productive. I feel that commenting on “The Case Against Coldplay” article helped me put into use a lot of the information I have been reading recently in Everything’s an Argument.
This week helped me realize some things that I need to work on in my annotated bibliography. For one, I need to find more information to go along with the sources I already have. After looking at my classmates bibliographies I realized that a lot of people have a lot more sources than I do. I feel that I should also try to find more sources. I don’t think there is a point where one could have too many sources. Plus it will also help me be more informed about my topic.
Overall the week has been productive. I feel that commenting on “The Case Against Coldplay” article helped me put into use a lot of the information I have been reading recently in Everything’s an Argument.
D#8 H#5
Grammar Assignment
“Who vs whom.” It’s a common misunderstanding for writers. Both are pronouns. After listening to this podcast I realized that I have often used “who,” without knowing it was out of context. For example, before listening to this tutorial, I would have asked some “Who do you like?” Instead of “Whom do you like?” After listening to the podcast I realize that you are only supposed to use who when you are referring to the subject in the sentence or clause. If you are referring to the object then you should use whom.
“Who vs whom.” It’s a common misunderstanding for writers. Both are pronouns. After listening to this podcast I realized that I have often used “who,” without knowing it was out of context. For example, before listening to this tutorial, I would have asked some “Who do you like?” Instead of “Whom do you like?” After listening to the podcast I realize that you are only supposed to use who when you are referring to the subject in the sentence or clause. If you are referring to the object then you should use whom.
D#8 H#4
The Case Against Coldplay
Audience: Coldplay fans, and haters as well as anyone who likes music.
Purpose: To try and prove that Coldplay is overrated and over ambitious. He also explains why he legitimately does not admire their music. He is trying to validate his opinion on the subject.
Context: …?
Topic: The enormous and ever growing fans of the band.
Author: Jon Pareles, a pop music critic for the New York Times.
In this article one of Jon’s excuses for not liking the band is because of Chris Martin’s whiny voice and heartfelt lyrics. He says that “ When he moan his verses, Mr. Martin can sound so sorry for himself that there’s hardly room to sympathize for him, and when he’s not mixing metaphors, he fearlessly slings clichés.” Jon acknowledges the fact that most of Coldplay’s lyrics are based on human frailty and emotion.
I believe that a lot of what Jon has to say in his article deals with the Pathos argument. Not only is he emotionally invested but so are the many Coldplay fans who read his article with awe and distain. I know because I was one of them! A lot of the things he complains about as to why he doesn’t like them are why so many people do. Their music is relatable and touching to a multitude of people.
Audience: Coldplay fans, and haters as well as anyone who likes music.
Purpose: To try and prove that Coldplay is overrated and over ambitious. He also explains why he legitimately does not admire their music. He is trying to validate his opinion on the subject.
Context: …?
Topic: The enormous and ever growing fans of the band.
Author: Jon Pareles, a pop music critic for the New York Times.
In this article one of Jon’s excuses for not liking the band is because of Chris Martin’s whiny voice and heartfelt lyrics. He says that “ When he moan his verses, Mr. Martin can sound so sorry for himself that there’s hardly room to sympathize for him, and when he’s not mixing metaphors, he fearlessly slings clichés.” Jon acknowledges the fact that most of Coldplay’s lyrics are based on human frailty and emotion.
I believe that a lot of what Jon has to say in his article deals with the Pathos argument. Not only is he emotionally invested but so are the many Coldplay fans who read his article with awe and distain. I know because I was one of them! A lot of the things he complains about as to why he doesn’t like them are why so many people do. Their music is relatable and touching to a multitude of people.
D#8 H#3
After reviewing Jacqueline’s and Brittany’s bibliographies, I realized that there are some things I need to work on for mine. One major thing is an opening paragraph about my research subject. I did not include this in my draft. I was not sure if it was necessary, but after looking at other classmates bibliographies I realized that I should have one as well. I also believe that I need to work on giving more background when citing about my sources. I think that I could gather more information about the sources that would lead to a better annotated bibliography.
I had one peer review comment from Ashley Oberst. She gave me a helpful tip about the layout of my bibliography. After receiving her comment, I now realize that there should be more of a distinguished break between my citations and paragraphs. This will hopefully lead to a bibliography that is easier to read and not confusing.
I had one peer review comment from Ashley Oberst. She gave me a helpful tip about the layout of my bibliography. After receiving her comment, I now realize that there should be more of a distinguished break between my citations and paragraphs. This will hopefully lead to a bibliography that is easier to read and not confusing.
D#8 H#2
I peer reviewed Jacqueline’s and Brittany’s annotated bibliography.
Jacqueline: http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=dghc8869_7dq8c4z&hl=en
Brittany: http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=dgs747kg_12hcxr5z&hl=en
Jacqueline: http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=dghc8869_7dq8c4z&hl=en
Brittany: http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=dgs747kg_12hcxr5z&hl=en
D#8 H#1
After reading the article on arguments from Purdue, I began to worry about my argument. I believe that the causes of anorexia are debatable. I also think that people widely accept anorexia as a result of societal influences. I guess it will be my job to persuade the audience that there are many other causes besides the influences of society. In chapter 5 of Everything’s and Argument I learned that one performs a rhetorical analysis by analyzing how well the components of your argument work together to persuade the readers. I realized that there are a lot of things to think about when composing an argument, such as: What is my purpose? Who is my audience? What ethos does it create? How does the I use language work to persuade the audience? There are so many things to think about that it can kind of be overwhelming. I was confused as to whether I was supposed to read chapter nine on Definitions or chapter 8 on Evaluations. In the syllabus it said Chapter 8-Evaluations. I decided to read chapter nine on evaluation. All of the information on evaluations in this chapter was very helpful.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
D#7 Reflection
Putting together eight sources for my annotated bibliography was a lot more work than I thought it would be. There was a lot of information that I had to find about each source, and I had to think a lot about the potential of each source. However, it was a really good way to decide which sources I would use and which ones I wouldn’t use in my research paper. I am a lot further in the development of my research paper from completing the annotated bibliography. From looking at other students profiles I was able to better understand the assignment objectives. I was able to see how everyone included all the information required for each source that they provided. The readings this week were helpful and I now know what kind of argument I will be using in my research paper.
D#7 H#2
Thomas, Natalie. “A TV Stars Anorexia Battle." US Weekly Jan. 2006: 76
The article discusses Scarlett Pomer’s struggle with an eating disorder. She was the actress who played the role of Reba’s daughter in the TV show “Reba.” An article I found through using the NAU Cline Library database. http://libproxy.nau.edu:2061/library/
Soban, Catherine. “What about the boys?: addressing issues of masculinity within male anorexia nervosa in a feminist therapeutic environment. (Disease/Disorder overview).” International Journal of Men's Health Fall 2006: 251
This article talks about rising numbers of men developing anorexia. It also tries to seek different treatment routes for anorexic men. An article I found through using the NAU Cline Library database. http://libproxy.nau.edu:2061/library/ (This article can be viewed in full format online)
Berry, Kevin. “Sick to Death of the Pressure to Be Thin.” Times Educational Supplement 24 May 1996:4
In this article Kevin Berry shares his thoughts and opinions on children with anorexia. He also shares his opinion of the potential causes of anorexia. He addresses the signs and treatment of the disease. Kevin Berry hones in on the fact that parents are an essential part of a child’s recovery from the disease.
The article discusses Scarlett Pomer’s struggle with an eating disorder. She was the actress who played the role of Reba’s daughter in the TV show “Reba.” An article I found through using the NAU Cline Library database. http://libproxy.nau.edu:2061/library/
Soban, Catherine. “What about the boys?: addressing issues of masculinity within male anorexia nervosa in a feminist therapeutic environment. (Disease/Disorder overview).” International Journal of Men's Health Fall 2006: 251
This article talks about rising numbers of men developing anorexia. It also tries to seek different treatment routes for anorexic men. An article I found through using the NAU Cline Library database. http://libproxy.nau.edu:2061/library/ (This article can be viewed in full format online)
Berry, Kevin. “Sick to Death of the Pressure to Be Thin.” Times Educational Supplement 24 May 1996:4
In this article Kevin Berry shares his thoughts and opinions on children with anorexia. He also shares his opinion of the potential causes of anorexia. He addresses the signs and treatment of the disease. Kevin Berry hones in on the fact that parents are an essential part of a child’s recovery from the disease.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
D#7 H#1
In chapter 2 I learned about the Pathos argument which uses emotion to connect with readers. I think that this type of argument would be helpful in my research topic. I learned that one can use emotional appeals to make a stronger and more memorable argument. In chapter 3 focused on Ethos, or arguments based on moral elements. I think this would be a good method for arguments based current world events or social issues. The book stressed that the writer needs to build a form of trust with the reader and to claim authority of the argument. If the writer can do this then the reader will be less likely to question the writer’s knowledge.
D#6 H#8
This week’s assignments were pretty helpful. It was a good feeling to turn in my final WP#1. Hopefully I understood the directions and will be getting a good grade! I think that I am in a better place when it comes to figuring out how to properly structure a paper. It was really beneficial to read other people’s papers. I am able to understand the objectives better when I see how other people executed them.
D#6 H#6
The author seems to be very credible. Joan Jacobs Brumberg is a historian who graduated from the University of Rochester. Her interest in Anorexia Nervosa stemmed in part from her observations of social change in her lifetime. In 1985 she became a faculty member at Cornell University. She taught on the history of American women and the family. She has a broad backround in history, and has been researching anorexia for over 30 years. I believe the publisher to be credible too. This book was not only published for the United States but also in many other countries around the world.
D#6 H#5
As I listed in the reading reflection there are several different types of evidence that one can use while conducting an argument. The ones that I plan to use in my research paper are: firsthand evidence, research and personal experience. I can gain firsthand evidence and research through research on the internet, and in libraries. I have personal experience on the issue that I am writing about, so that makes it pretty easy.
D#6 H#4
Shelley, Rosemary. Anorexics on Anorexia. Philadelphia: Jessica Kinsley, 1999.
This book is a memoir of sorts that gives the details of 19 people who have suffered with this disorder. I found this book through using the internet library database and NAU. It is a really interesting book and I intend on using some information from it for my research paper.
Brumberg, Joan Jacobs. Fasting Girls. New York: Vintage Books, 2000.
This book gives a history of the disorder. It also tries to answer origins, demographics, and treatments of the disorder. I found this book through using the internet library database and NAU. It is a really interesting book and I intend on using some information from it for my research paper.
Levenkron, Steven. Anatomy of Anorexia. New York: Norton and Company, 2000.
This book goes into detail about how biological influences can potentially be on cause of anorexia. It also talks about the “four stages” of anorexia. This book has a lot of useful information. I will probably use some of the information in my research paper. I found this book through using the internet library database and NAU.
This book is a memoir of sorts that gives the details of 19 people who have suffered with this disorder. I found this book through using the internet library database and NAU. It is a really interesting book and I intend on using some information from it for my research paper.
Brumberg, Joan Jacobs. Fasting Girls. New York: Vintage Books, 2000.
This book gives a history of the disorder. It also tries to answer origins, demographics, and treatments of the disorder. I found this book through using the internet library database and NAU. It is a really interesting book and I intend on using some information from it for my research paper.
Levenkron, Steven. Anatomy of Anorexia. New York: Norton and Company, 2000.
This book goes into detail about how biological influences can potentially be on cause of anorexia. It also talks about the “four stages” of anorexia. This book has a lot of useful information. I will probably use some of the information in my research paper. I found this book through using the internet library database and NAU.
D#6 H#3
One of the steps I used in my WP#1 was critical reading. I tried to be as critical as I could be. This way, I would hopefully find any sentences that were grammatically incorrect. I also tried to find areas that I could clarify and make easier to read.
I am most proud of the fact I have such a clear idea of how to write my paper. Usually I just pick a topic and wing it. I do a little research, but I have never really thought of my audience, or planned how to reach my objectives. I know that is really bad, and I plan on never doing that again! Especially after all that I have learned this semester.
One of my main concerns is making sure that I did the WP#1 right. I didn’t get any feedback from my peers, and I don’t think the directions on how to write there paper were very clear. It was clear in some areas but I think there is a lot of room for one’s own interpretation of how to address writing a research proposal. I tried to address this concern by reading, and re-reading the directions, but I still was a bit confused. If there is anything that I could change, I would probably talk to the professor and ask for some direction or suggestions.
Last time I checked I didn’t get any reports from Turnitin. Hopefully I will with this one. I would really like to know how I am doing, and what I could change.
I strived to have a clear focus throughout the paper. This can be difficult for me at times. I accomplished this by being aware of my focus. If I was thinking of five other things when I was supposed to be writing my paper I would take a break and collect my thoughts. Usually when I went back to my paper after that I had better focus. One skill I will be diligently working on is smooth transitions from thoughts. Sometimes I tend to break the thought I’m discussing before it is finished.
One outcome I will be focusing on achieving for my next project is getting better at all aspects of writing. Especially grammatical structure and establishing clear focused objectives.
I am most proud of the fact I have such a clear idea of how to write my paper. Usually I just pick a topic and wing it. I do a little research, but I have never really thought of my audience, or planned how to reach my objectives. I know that is really bad, and I plan on never doing that again! Especially after all that I have learned this semester.
One of my main concerns is making sure that I did the WP#1 right. I didn’t get any feedback from my peers, and I don’t think the directions on how to write there paper were very clear. It was clear in some areas but I think there is a lot of room for one’s own interpretation of how to address writing a research proposal. I tried to address this concern by reading, and re-reading the directions, but I still was a bit confused. If there is anything that I could change, I would probably talk to the professor and ask for some direction or suggestions.
Last time I checked I didn’t get any reports from Turnitin. Hopefully I will with this one. I would really like to know how I am doing, and what I could change.
I strived to have a clear focus throughout the paper. This can be difficult for me at times. I accomplished this by being aware of my focus. If I was thinking of five other things when I was supposed to be writing my paper I would take a break and collect my thoughts. Usually when I went back to my paper after that I had better focus. One skill I will be diligently working on is smooth transitions from thoughts. Sometimes I tend to break the thought I’m discussing before it is finished.
One outcome I will be focusing on achieving for my next project is getting better at all aspects of writing. Especially grammatical structure and establishing clear focused objectives.
D#6 H#1
I learned from chapter four that the type of argument I will be writing about in my research paper is called logos. Logos arguments are based upon facts, evidence, and reason. Even though the paper will be written upon facts the book stressed to “test the facts against our feelings.” This is something that I will keep in mind while putting together my research paper.
Chapter sixteen went into detail about the importance of evidence when presenting an argument. I learned that evidence can be gained through research, interviews, surveys, questionnaires, experiments, and personal experience.
Chapter nineteen taught me how to evaluate my sources. One should consider the personal views of an author and how that might affect the information they provide. Another suggestion was to be on the lookout for an author’s credentials. Sometimes the article will list the credentials of the author, but if they don’t you can usually find more information about that author in a search engine.
Chapter sixteen went into detail about the importance of evidence when presenting an argument. I learned that evidence can be gained through research, interviews, surveys, questionnaires, experiments, and personal experience.
Chapter nineteen taught me how to evaluate my sources. One should consider the personal views of an author and how that might affect the information they provide. Another suggestion was to be on the lookout for an author’s credentials. Sometimes the article will list the credentials of the author, but if they don’t you can usually find more information about that author in a search engine.
Thursday, September 20, 2007
H#5 D#6
Just like every week, I have learned a lot from the assignments that we were asked to do. I know have a better idea of how clear I need to be in my research paper. It is vital to have a good structural plan of the essay I plan to write. I learned a lot of this from peer-reviewing other classmate's work. Overall it good week.
I am uncertain as to what the syllabus meant by commenting on other people search terms. What search terms?
I am uncertain as to what the syllabus meant by commenting on other people search terms. What search terms?
D#5 H#5
I could go to the Psychology Department on campus and try to interview a counselor or psychologist there regarding the issue that I’ve decided to write on. I think that this would be helpful because I would be able to talk to someone who has counseled someone with anorexia. A counselor or psychologist would be able to give me more insight than I would be able to find on my own. A couple of questions I may ask are: “Have you seen any similarities between patients as far as behavior, or thought patterns that have caused patients to become anorexic?” Or “What are some steps towards helping anorexics recover from their disorder?”
As far as observations go, I could talk to friends or people that I’m acquainted with who have body image issues.
As far as observations go, I could talk to friends or people that I’m acquainted with who have body image issues.
D#5 H#4
Annotated Bibliography x3
Vandereycken, Walter, and Beaumont, Pierre J.V. Treating Eating Disorders-Ethical, Legal, and Personal Issues. Washington Square: New York UP, 1998.
Treatment of eating disorders can often be unsuccessful, so I thought that this would be a good book. It gives some background on treating eating disorders, both successful and unsuccessful methods.
Sandy Stewart Christian. Working with Groups to Explore Food and Body Connections. Deluth: Whole Person Associates Inc, 1996
This is a book of exercise/activities to use in a group setting. The exercises focus on discovering issues related with eating issues, body image, and attitudes.(both cultural and personal) This book would be beneficial because it would help me develop more of a sense of the thinking that goes on in the minds of people with eating disorders.
Hof, Sonja van't. Anorexia nervosa: The historical and cultural specificity: Fallacious theories and tenacious 'facts' (Book). Lisse: Swets and Zeitlinger 1994
The author of this book believes that anorexia is not bound to a specific time frame and culture. The author argues that people who think that are acting on presumptions rather than facts.
Vandereycken, Walter, and Beaumont, Pierre J.V. Treating Eating Disorders-Ethical, Legal, and Personal Issues. Washington Square: New York UP, 1998.
Treatment of eating disorders can often be unsuccessful, so I thought that this would be a good book. It gives some background on treating eating disorders, both successful and unsuccessful methods.
Sandy Stewart Christian. Working with Groups to Explore Food and Body Connections. Deluth: Whole Person Associates Inc, 1996
This is a book of exercise/activities to use in a group setting. The exercises focus on discovering issues related with eating issues, body image, and attitudes.(both cultural and personal) This book would be beneficial because it would help me develop more of a sense of the thinking that goes on in the minds of people with eating disorders.
Hof, Sonja van't. Anorexia nervosa: The historical and cultural specificity: Fallacious theories and tenacious 'facts' (Book). Lisse: Swets and Zeitlinger 1994
The author of this book believes that anorexia is not bound to a specific time frame and culture. The author argues that people who think that are acting on presumptions rather than facts.
D#5 H#3
I learned a couple of things from Jennifer and James research proposals. I think that they both had plans and structure to their research question. If there is one thing that I can improve on in my research proposal it would be the clarity/structure of my research plan. Reviewing their proposals gave me an idea of how precise we need to be when conducting our research question. Another thing that I believe I need to work on is to focus on stating more facts in my papers, rather than my own personal opinion. No one has edited my research proposal, so I can’t reflect on what I need to change in other people’s opinion. After looking at the turnitin website, I could not find an originality report, so I cannot comment on that either.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
D#5 H#1
All of the required reading for this week contained useful and applicable information for my research paper, just like every other week! I found that the “Paradigm Online Writing Assistant,” to be very insightful. The article on the “6 Problem Areas,” probably helped me out the most. It was really useful and I plan on using it after writing my research paper draft. Chapter 6 in the Bedford Researcher helped me see how to utilize the libraries resources to the fullest. There was a lot of useful information on locating references that I may be looking to get for my research project. Chapter 7 gave many logical reasons as to why field research can be so beneficial. I thought it was interesting how observation can be used as a field technique.
Thursday, September 13, 2007
D#4 H#7-Reflection
I think this week I made the most progress with generating plans for my reseach paper. Writing the research paper this week helped me get a better grasp of the steps that I need to take towards writing my rough draft. I also have quite a few credible sources now, so I think I'm off to a good start!
Looking at other peoples blogs and reading their approach to the homework for the week is always a help. Especially when I don't fully understand the concept of the homework that I am supposed to be turning it.
Looking at other peoples blogs and reading their approach to the homework for the week is always a help. Especially when I don't fully understand the concept of the homework that I am supposed to be turning it.
D#4 H#6
The article I decided to do my “checklist for evaluating sources” was: Prah, Pamela M. "Eating Disorders." CQ Researcher 16.6 (2006): 121-144. CQ Researcher Online. CQ Press. Your library's name, city, state abbreviation. 14 Sept. 2007 http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/cqresrre2006021000.
Yes this example would help my accomplish proving one of the causes of anorexia: societal influence. There are a couple examples of anorexics who became that way because of pressures to be thin for careers and acceptance.I believe this shows a great amount of balanced evidence. It even gives statistics about then disorder. This is a fairly recent article, so I think that the timeline is perfect. I think the publisher is very credible since I found the article from CQ Researcher. The CQ Researcher is known for having liable and credible articles, from credible authors.
Yes this example would help my accomplish proving one of the causes of anorexia: societal influence. There are a couple examples of anorexics who became that way because of pressures to be thin for careers and acceptance.I believe this shows a great amount of balanced evidence. It even gives statistics about then disorder. This is a fairly recent article, so I think that the timeline is perfect. I think the publisher is very credible since I found the article from CQ Researcher. The CQ Researcher is known for having liable and credible articles, from credible authors.
D#4 H#5
Berry, Kevin. “Sick to death of the pressure to be thin.” Time Educational Supplement. 4169 (1996) 1-4.
This article goes into the causes, signs, and treatments of anorexia. An article I found through using the NAU Cline Library database. http://libproxy.nau.edu:2061/library/ (The full article is only available through checking it out, not on the internet.)
Thomas, Natalie. “A TV Stars Anorexia Battle." US Weekly Jan. 2006: 76
The article discusses Scarlett Pomer’s struggle with an eating disorder. She was the actress who played the role of Reba’s daughter in the TV show “Reba.” An article I found through using the NAU Cline Library database. http://libproxy.nau.edu:2061/library/ (The full article is only available through checking it out, not on the internet.)
Soban, Catherine. “What about the boys?: addressing issues of masculinity within male anorexia nervosa in a feminist therapeutic environment. (Disease/Disorder overview).” International Journal of Men's Health Fall 2006: 251
This article talks about rising numbers of men developing anorexia. It also tries to seek different treatment routes for anorexic men. An article I found through using the NAU Cline Library database. http://libproxy.nau.edu:2061/library/ (This article can be viewed in full format online)
Prah, Pamela M. "Eating Disorders." CQ Researcher 16.6 (2006): 121-144. CQ Researcher Online. CQ Press. Your library's name, city, state abbreviation. 14 Sept. 2007.
This article goes into the societal causes/influences for anorexia. I got this article through the CQ researcher. (online library)
This article goes into the causes, signs, and treatments of anorexia. An article I found through using the NAU Cline Library database. http://libproxy.nau.edu:2061/library/ (The full article is only available through checking it out, not on the internet.)
Thomas, Natalie. “A TV Stars Anorexia Battle." US Weekly Jan. 2006: 76
The article discusses Scarlett Pomer’s struggle with an eating disorder. She was the actress who played the role of Reba’s daughter in the TV show “Reba.” An article I found through using the NAU Cline Library database. http://libproxy.nau.edu:2061/library/ (The full article is only available through checking it out, not on the internet.)
Soban, Catherine. “What about the boys?: addressing issues of masculinity within male anorexia nervosa in a feminist therapeutic environment. (Disease/Disorder overview).” International Journal of Men's Health Fall 2006: 251
This article talks about rising numbers of men developing anorexia. It also tries to seek different treatment routes for anorexic men. An article I found through using the NAU Cline Library database. http://libproxy.nau.edu:2061/library/ (This article can be viewed in full format online)
Prah, Pamela M. "Eating Disorders." CQ Researcher 16.6 (2006): 121-144. CQ Researcher Online. CQ Press. Your library's name, city, state abbreviation. 14 Sept. 2007
This article goes into the societal causes/influences for anorexia. I got this article through the CQ researcher. (online library)
D#4 H#3
The issue that I will be researching for this project is anorexia. The question I will be using for my research question is, "What causes Anorexia?" I am interested in this topic because I think that it is an issue that thousands if not millions of adolescent girls deal with. With the interest and willingness I have to learn about this subject, my hope is to unveil some of the leading things that promote this disorder.
This can be a controversial topic because not one person can pin-point what causes someone to become anorexic. There are several different reasons that doctors and psychologists find to be potential causes of anorexia. Some of these reasons include: the environment that one lives in, genetic make-up, personality traits, and the influence from societal trends. Is it just one of this reasons that can cause someone to become anorexic or is it a multiple of things? Usually it is a multiple of things, but the fact is, no one really knows why this disease started, and what causes people to be more susceptible to it than others.
I have had quite a bit of experience with this issue. In my adolescent years, I suffered from severe body issues, and had a really hard time with my eating habits. Seeing how long I could get by without eating became an obsession for me. From experience I know that this issue can take over your whole outlook on life, and even your thinking. I've gotten really close to having to go seek treatment and I think that it is a really scary yet realistic issue that too many girls have to deal with.
This issue has definitely gotten out of hand in the past twenty years. It is probably at its peak right now. I believe this has a great deal to do with the messages and images that are portrayed through the media and advertisement companies. Adolescent girls are usually the ones to suffer most from these advertisements that are virtually everywhere: television, magazines, radio, retail shops, and movies. Whether we like to admit it or not, there is a version of how people are supposed to look that has been accepted by our society. If people aren't a certain way, then they are less accepted. So wanting to be accepted is a major reason that drives girls to anorexia.
My Audience for my final research paper will be open-minded individuals who have a desire to learn more about the topic that I chose. However for this assignment I will be addressing my topic to a couple of different audiences: my instructor and my fellow classmates. I believe the wants and needs of my audience would be a balanced view on the potential causes of this issue. This is something that I will strive for in the development of my research paper.
I have a general idea for my timeline. For the next couple of weeks, I will be trying to immerse myself in as much literature, articles, and TV programs as I possibly can. While doing those things I will be taking notes on things that I may be able to use for my research paper. After I feel that I have a good base of knowledge on this issue, I will start to piece together all the information that I've come across, and group it into sections that are compatible. Then I will start writing my paper.
I think that any issues I would have with this assignment would be the wealth on information that is available to the public. I need to make sure that I keep on course and only include credible sources and information that are relevant to my topic question.
This can be a controversial topic because not one person can pin-point what causes someone to become anorexic. There are several different reasons that doctors and psychologists find to be potential causes of anorexia. Some of these reasons include: the environment that one lives in, genetic make-up, personality traits, and the influence from societal trends. Is it just one of this reasons that can cause someone to become anorexic or is it a multiple of things? Usually it is a multiple of things, but the fact is, no one really knows why this disease started, and what causes people to be more susceptible to it than others.
I have had quite a bit of experience with this issue. In my adolescent years, I suffered from severe body issues, and had a really hard time with my eating habits. Seeing how long I could get by without eating became an obsession for me. From experience I know that this issue can take over your whole outlook on life, and even your thinking. I've gotten really close to having to go seek treatment and I think that it is a really scary yet realistic issue that too many girls have to deal with.
This issue has definitely gotten out of hand in the past twenty years. It is probably at its peak right now. I believe this has a great deal to do with the messages and images that are portrayed through the media and advertisement companies. Adolescent girls are usually the ones to suffer most from these advertisements that are virtually everywhere: television, magazines, radio, retail shops, and movies. Whether we like to admit it or not, there is a version of how people are supposed to look that has been accepted by our society. If people aren't a certain way, then they are less accepted. So wanting to be accepted is a major reason that drives girls to anorexia.
My Audience for my final research paper will be open-minded individuals who have a desire to learn more about the topic that I chose. However for this assignment I will be addressing my topic to a couple of different audiences: my instructor and my fellow classmates. I believe the wants and needs of my audience would be a balanced view on the potential causes of this issue. This is something that I will strive for in the development of my research paper.
I have a general idea for my timeline. For the next couple of weeks, I will be trying to immerse myself in as much literature, articles, and TV programs as I possibly can. While doing those things I will be taking notes on things that I may be able to use for my research paper. After I feel that I have a good base of knowledge on this issue, I will start to piece together all the information that I've come across, and group it into sections that are compatible. Then I will start writing my paper.
I think that any issues I would have with this assignment would be the wealth on information that is available to the public. I need to make sure that I keep on course and only include credible sources and information that are relevant to my topic question.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
D#4 H#2 Grammar Assignment
Here are a couple of paragraphs that I was thinking about writing for my research project: (keep in mind that it is a rough draft)
Before the 1980’s anorexia was not a disease that was well known. It was practically unheard of, and had gone unnoticed in prior generations. Recently the number of people affected by this disease has sky-rocketed, but why?
Although anorexia nervosa is a relatively modern disease, female fasting is assuredly not a new behavior. Anorexia was known among physicians as early as the 1970’s however, it wasn’t until the 1980’s that the press ran news articles on this subject did the general public begin to know about the disease. A few things that may cause this disease are personality traits, control issues, and a societal influence on adolescent girls.
“Readability”- From: http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/GrammarGirl/Default.aspx
This lecture stressed that formatting documents is an essential part of writing. It also talked about the presentation of an article. Make sure to use an eye friendly font and keep ample white space in-between lines. The lectured said that poor presentation can distract the reader. Also, break up text into manageable chunks, and divide the sections by categories. Put sections that are more important before less important ones. This will not only help the writer in writing, but also the reader in understanding the topic.
Wordiness and Idioms”- From: http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/GrammarGirl/Default.aspx
I learned the phrase “go ahead and” is completely redundant and that prefixes in front of verbs are irrelevant. Idioms are things that don’t mean what they really say, so the only have meaning to native speakers. For example: ‘under the weather.’ The main thing is to say what you have to say, don’t fill up what you want to say with all sorts of words. This will only delude the meaning.
“Commas”- From http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/
Commas have been something that I have used and abused in the past, so I read this article to clarify the proper uses of a comma.
I learned quite a bit from reading and listening to these exercises. One of the major things I took out of this exercise is taking a critical look at wordiness. The more words one uses to flourish a sentence the less impact that it has on the reader. So be upfront about what you have to say. I’m pretty good at adding words that don’t need to be in sentences, so this has already helped me in the two paragraphs that I worked on tonight.
Before the 1980’s anorexia was not a disease that was well known. It was practically unheard of, and had gone unnoticed in prior generations. Recently the number of people affected by this disease has sky-rocketed, but why?
Although anorexia nervosa is a relatively modern disease, female fasting is assuredly not a new behavior. Anorexia was known among physicians as early as the 1970’s however, it wasn’t until the 1980’s that the press ran news articles on this subject did the general public begin to know about the disease. A few things that may cause this disease are personality traits, control issues, and a societal influence on adolescent girls.
“Readability”- From: http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/GrammarGirl/Default.aspx
This lecture stressed that formatting documents is an essential part of writing. It also talked about the presentation of an article. Make sure to use an eye friendly font and keep ample white space in-between lines. The lectured said that poor presentation can distract the reader. Also, break up text into manageable chunks, and divide the sections by categories. Put sections that are more important before less important ones. This will not only help the writer in writing, but also the reader in understanding the topic.
Wordiness and Idioms”- From: http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/GrammarGirl/Default.aspx
I learned the phrase “go ahead and” is completely redundant and that prefixes in front of verbs are irrelevant. Idioms are things that don’t mean what they really say, so the only have meaning to native speakers. For example: ‘under the weather.’ The main thing is to say what you have to say, don’t fill up what you want to say with all sorts of words. This will only delude the meaning.
“Commas”- From http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/
Commas have been something that I have used and abused in the past, so I read this article to clarify the proper uses of a comma.
I learned quite a bit from reading and listening to these exercises. One of the major things I took out of this exercise is taking a critical look at wordiness. The more words one uses to flourish a sentence the less impact that it has on the reader. So be upfront about what you have to say. I’m pretty good at adding words that don’t need to be in sentences, so this has already helped me in the two paragraphs that I worked on tonight.
D#4 H#1
After reading this week’s assigned chapters I am now able to more fully understand how to evaluate and identify relevant databases and website searches. I also learned several different types of search methods on the internet. Chapter nine talked a lot about evaluating not only the authors and publishers, but also the effectiveness and comprehensiveness of a topic. It’s always better to use sources that have a balanced view from both sides of the topic their writing about. I think I got the most out of chapter 8. In the past I have struggled to read critically when it came to my own work. After reading the, “how can I read with an attitude?” segment I was able to better understand my role as a critical reader.
Thursday, September 6, 2007
D#3 HW#8
Here are the comments that I made on peoples profiles this week:
Eric Covington
https://www.blogger.com/comment.gblogID=5334375890308704240&postID=4903716470477811866
Ashley Oberst
https://www.blogger.com/comment.gblogID=731139315427777821&postID=1611240669315921787
Joe Barcelona
https://www.blogger.com/comment.gblogID=736310198566053611&postID=9071915808702761557
Brittney Salazar
https://www.blogger.com/comment.gblogID=526369098487795328&postID=5221796892212721329
April Oberst-leue
https://www.blogger.com/comment.gblogID=6932975575205014666&postID=2765349111457202195
This week helped me get closer to my course objectives because I did a lot more research. I also learned a lot in the readings that were required for this week. By doing the exercises in chapter four, I know have a better understanding of how to plan and execute a quality research paper. By reading and replying to other my other classmates work, I was able to see how other people take their plans and put them into action.
D#3 HW#7
Litton, Sheila. “Sublime Hunger: A Consideration of Eating Disorders Beyond Beauty.” Hypatia 18.4 (2003): 65-86
http://search3.webfeat.org/cgi-bin/WebFeat.Dll?Command=Search&Client_ID=clineli&BypassSessData=yes&noserial=1&format=JS&rtmpl=js&wf_field1=wf_keyword&wf_term1=anorexia&Databases=wf_ebscoxml_aph,wf_acesswn,wf_ift:itof_new,wf_muse,wf_sciencedirect&wf_all_years=yes
I found this article via NAU Cline Library’s database. This article journal called ‘Hypatia.’ Hypatia claims to be “the only journal for scholarly research at the intersection of philosophy and women's studies and is a leader in reclaiming the work of women philosophers.” This article covers the contributions that society and culture have on eating disorders.
“Anorexia Nervosa” U.S. National Library of Medicine. A.D.A.M. Inc
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000362.htm
This article came from the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. It states in the website that; “MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations.” This article defines what anorexia is along with signs and complications of the disease.
Brumberg, Joan Jacobs. Fasting Girls: The History of Anorexia Nervosa. New York: First Vintage Books Edition, 2000.
http://cline.lib.nau.edu/search/tfasting+girls/tfasting+girls/1%2C2%2C2%2CB/frameset&FF=tfasting+girls+the+history+of+anorexia+nervosa&1%2C1%2C
This is a book that I found using the NAU Cline Library Database. This book answers questions about anorexia’s origins, demographics and treatment. The book also describes changes in society and culture and its influence on anorexia.
Shelley, Rosemary. Anorexics on Anorexia. London: Jessica Kinsley Publishers; 1997
http://cline.lib.nau.edu/search/?searchtype=t&searcharg=anorexics+on+anorexia&SORT=&extended=0&searchlimits=&searchorigarg=wanorexia
I found this book through the NAU Cline Library Database. This book was written by a recovered anorexic, and is about anorexia through the eyes of those who suffer from it. It is an insightful book for families and friends of sufferers. The book goes through several different people who struggle with this issue and their own experiences with the disease. (Including the progression of the disease, the effect it had on their families, the treatment they received, and their perceived reasons for developing the illness.)
http://search3.webfeat.org/cgi-bin/WebFeat.Dll?Command=Search&Client_ID=clineli&BypassSessData=yes&noserial=1&format=JS&rtmpl=js&wf_field1=wf_keyword&wf_term1=anorexia&Databases=wf_ebscoxml_aph,wf_acesswn,wf_ift:itof_new,wf_muse,wf_sciencedirect&wf_all_years=yes
I found this article via NAU Cline Library’s database. This article journal called ‘Hypatia.’ Hypatia claims to be “the only journal for scholarly research at the intersection of philosophy and women's studies and is a leader in reclaiming the work of women philosophers.” This article covers the contributions that society and culture have on eating disorders.
“Anorexia Nervosa” U.S. National Library of Medicine. A.D.A.M. Inc
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000362.htm
This article came from the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. It states in the website that; “MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations.” This article defines what anorexia is along with signs and complications of the disease.
Brumberg, Joan Jacobs. Fasting Girls: The History of Anorexia Nervosa. New York: First Vintage Books Edition, 2000.
http://cline.lib.nau.edu/search/tfasting+girls/tfasting+girls/1%2C2%2C2%2CB/frameset&FF=tfasting+girls+the+history+of+anorexia+nervosa&1%2C1%2C
This is a book that I found using the NAU Cline Library Database. This book answers questions about anorexia’s origins, demographics and treatment. The book also describes changes in society and culture and its influence on anorexia.
Shelley, Rosemary. Anorexics on Anorexia. London: Jessica Kinsley Publishers; 1997
http://cline.lib.nau.edu/search/?searchtype=t&searcharg=anorexics+on+anorexia&SORT=&extended=0&searchlimits=&searchorigarg=wanorexia
I found this book through the NAU Cline Library Database. This book was written by a recovered anorexic, and is about anorexia through the eyes of those who suffer from it. It is an insightful book for families and friends of sufferers. The book goes through several different people who struggle with this issue and their own experiences with the disease. (Including the progression of the disease, the effect it had on their families, the treatment they received, and their perceived reasons for developing the illness.)
D#3 HW#6
What is the Research Question?
Causes and Effects of Anorexia
What is the context?
The context of this paper is to get at the root causes of anorexia; whether that is demographically, genetically, or culturally influenced. Through thorough research I would also like to inform those about the effects of this disease.
What is the purpose?
The purpose is to educate and inform people on this topic.
Who is the Audience?
Intended Audience: Anyone who can acknowledge that this is an issue for a lot of people in the culture we live in.
Unintended Audience: Those who are not aware of this problem in society.
How Do I fit into the context?
I am devoted to writing this paper for a couple of reasons: to inform people of the severity on this issue, and to get a good grade. (Hopefully!)
Causes and Effects of Anorexia
What is the context?
The context of this paper is to get at the root causes of anorexia; whether that is demographically, genetically, or culturally influenced. Through thorough research I would also like to inform those about the effects of this disease.
What is the purpose?
The purpose is to educate and inform people on this topic.
Who is the Audience?
Intended Audience: Anyone who can acknowledge that this is an issue for a lot of people in the culture we live in.
Unintended Audience: Those who are not aware of this problem in society.
How Do I fit into the context?
I am devoted to writing this paper for a couple of reasons: to inform people of the severity on this issue, and to get a good grade. (Hopefully!)
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
D#3 H#5
Age: May be geared more toward the younger crowd, but almost anyone of any age could identify with this subject.
Sex: both
Sexuality: all
Race: all
Ethnicity: all
Nationality: This subject is more dominant in the western culture.
Living environment: all different kinds
Vocational environment: any
Vocation: any
Education: any
Political beliefs: all
Religious beliefs: most if not all
Leisure activities: most
My intended audience is the younger crowd, as well as anyone who has curiosity about this subject; including family members, and close friends of those who deal with this issue.
Sex: both
Sexuality: all
Race: all
Ethnicity: all
Nationality: This subject is more dominant in the western culture.
Living environment: all different kinds
Vocational environment: any
Vocation: any
Education: any
Political beliefs: all
Religious beliefs: most if not all
Leisure activities: most
My intended audience is the younger crowd, as well as anyone who has curiosity about this subject; including family members, and close friends of those who deal with this issue.
D#3H#4
I think the people that would be invested in this research question would not only be young women, but also anyone who is related to, or has known anyone with this disease. A person who is curious about this disease, or anyone who has dealt with someone who has struggled with eating disorders would want to know the answer. There are several different types of people that would want to read about my research question: young women, mothers, fathers, friends, and family members of someone who is affected by this disease.
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
D#3 H#3
I plan on answering my research question by giving a brief background of the disorder and when it first came about. I also would like to acquire some field research from televisions shows, or interviews with people who have had issues with anorexia. I will get sources from books, as well as articles from journals or magazines. Tying together the genetic causes with the pressures of today’s society will also help me with answering my topic question. I will be going to the NAU library to get books, magazines, and articles on the subject. For any additional sources that I will need I plan on searching internet databases, and news websites.
D#3 H#2
After working through the exercises and reading chapter three, I decided that my research question should be “What are the Causes and Effects of Anorexia?” I think that it is straightforward and to the point. The reader should not have to guess what the paper will be about. My only concern is that the topic may be a little too broad. However, if that is the case, then I will just have to refine it some more! One of the ways I came to this conclusion was by figuring out what roles I would have to adopt in my writing. Also, the exercises on page 39 really helped me narrow down some ideas into clear questions.
Monday, September 3, 2007
D#3 H#1 Reading Reflection
I found the readings this week to be very beneficial. I thought chapter 3 was great because there were a lot of questions and exercises that were geared to help refine my research ideas. Doing the exercises helped me find my roles as a writer. Chapter four gave a lot of tips on where to find your sources, and how to organize them. I think creating a “working bibliography” is a great idea that will save me time in the long run. Chapter five was extremely beneficial when it came to giving examples of how to find relevant web search engines and databases.
Thursday, August 30, 2007
D#2 HW# 7
I think this week’s work help me progress in the area of planning. I believe that planning is a crucial part of writing an effective paper. I learned that before you go to write a research paper you need to put careful thought into not only one topic but a few. Think about potential topics, and map out where you could go with it. In this stage you can usually find which topic will work best for you. I also learned how to research data bases and other prospective sources for my paper.
Reading other peoples topics helped me see that there is a great amount of topics we could speak on. It also helped me realize how they used the activities to help them shape their topic.
Here are the links to the comments that I made on other people’s blogs this week:
1. Eric Covington
http://redelectricsunshine.blogspot.com/2007/08/i-initially-became-interested-in-topic.html#links
2. Parker Hancock
https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6080709582661997621&postID=3304365343308549483
3. Jaqueline Rodriguez
http://jacquelinerodriguez22.blogspot.com/2007/08/deadline-2-hw4-topic.html
4. Jennifer Leeds
https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8971485001188269178&postID=7867005947508186440
5. James Piercy
http://jpiercymcc.blogspot.com/2007/08/d2-hw4.html
Reading other peoples topics helped me see that there is a great amount of topics we could speak on. It also helped me realize how they used the activities to help them shape their topic.
Here are the links to the comments that I made on other people’s blogs this week:
1. Eric Covington
http://redelectricsunshine.blogspot.com/2007/08/i-initially-became-interested-in-topic.html#links
2. Parker Hancock
https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6080709582661997621&postID=3304365343308549483
3. Jaqueline Rodriguez
http://jacquelinerodriguez22.blogspot.com/2007/08/deadline-2-hw4-topic.html
4. Jennifer Leeds
https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8971485001188269178&postID=7867005947508186440
5. James Piercy
http://jpiercymcc.blogspot.com/2007/08/d2-hw4.html
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