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
Thursday, August 30, 2007
D#2 HW #6
Rayner, Trisha. “Eating Disorders Awareness: Anorexia Nervosa.” Ohio State University Family and Consumer Sciences http://ohioline.osu.edu/ed-fact/1002.html
I found this source through Google search engine. It is an article that talks about how society rewards those who are thin. It talks about how thinness is used as acceptance, and also how some people are predisposed to eating disorders. This article also shows the effects and causes of anorexia.
Chan, Zenobia C. Y. Ma, Joyce L.C. “Anorexic Eating Two Case Studies in Hong Kong.” The Qualitative Report. Vol 7. No 4. Dec 2002 http://www.nova.edu/ssss/QR/QR7-4/chan.html
I also found this through a Google search. This article by NOVA is about the eating habits of two case studies that were anorexic. It depicts the girl’s insecurities, and their thoughts towards food and their bodies.
I found this source through Google search engine. It is an article that talks about how society rewards those who are thin. It talks about how thinness is used as acceptance, and also how some people are predisposed to eating disorders. This article also shows the effects and causes of anorexia.
Chan, Zenobia C. Y. Ma, Joyce L.C. “Anorexic Eating Two Case Studies in Hong Kong.” The Qualitative Report. Vol 7. No 4. Dec 2002 http://www.nova.edu/ssss/QR/QR7-4/chan.html
I also found this through a Google search. This article by NOVA is about the eating habits of two case studies that were anorexic. It depicts the girl’s insecurities, and their thoughts towards food and their bodies.
D#2 HW#5
After the primary exploration of this topic, I found that my interests were confirmed. It is definitely the topic for me. One thing that surprised me is that so many people are affected by eating disorders.
I think this is a highly valuable topic. So many of us are affected by it, whether we’ve suffered through the illness ourselves, or watched some we care go through it. The obsession of being thin, like the emaciated actresses or models in society affects millions of teenagers and women in this country alone.
I’ve read some books on it this topic that helped me have a better understanding of the issue. I have also been through it personally. It wasn’t a full blown eating disorder, but it was bad enough that my mother threatened to put me in rehab. That’s when I knew I had to do something about it. Looking back I learned a lot from that experience. It was a dark time in my life that I never wish to go back to, but in the end it has made me a stronger more confident person. We all do stupid stuff, but what matters is that we learn from those mistakes and move on.
I think this is a highly valuable topic. So many of us are affected by it, whether we’ve suffered through the illness ourselves, or watched some we care go through it. The obsession of being thin, like the emaciated actresses or models in society affects millions of teenagers and women in this country alone.
I’ve read some books on it this topic that helped me have a better understanding of the issue. I have also been through it personally. It wasn’t a full blown eating disorder, but it was bad enough that my mother threatened to put me in rehab. That’s when I knew I had to do something about it. Looking back I learned a lot from that experience. It was a dark time in my life that I never wish to go back to, but in the end it has made me a stronger more confident person. We all do stupid stuff, but what matters is that we learn from those mistakes and move on.
D#2 HW#4
I found brainstorming to be the best activity for getting a better idea of what I want to focus on. I also thought that the clustering was very helpful. I felt that clustering helped me to organize my thoughts better. Most of the activities were beneficial, but brainstorming helped out the most.
After completing the activities in The Bedford Researcher I narrowed my area of focus to Anorexia; the causes of this disorder (whether it be culture, families, stressful events, personality, or peers) the demographics, and the effects that it has on the body and mind.
After completing the activities in The Bedford Researcher I narrowed my area of focus to Anorexia; the causes of this disorder (whether it be culture, families, stressful events, personality, or peers) the demographics, and the effects that it has on the body and mind.
D#2 HW#3
Vaccinations-Are they Safe?
I found this to be a very interesting subject. There is quite a bit of controversy on this issue. Some people believe that the measles virus in the MMR vaccine is the cause of many children obtaining autism. There has also been documentation of the live polio vaccine causing paralytic disease. The number may be low on these cases, but it’s still worth looking into.
Camion M.D., Edward W. Suspicions about the Safety of Vaccines. New England Journal of Medicine. 2002 Nov 7;347:1474-1475 Available from: http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/full/347/19/1474
I found this article by going to google.com. From there I looked for articles from credited sources. This article gives information on both sides of the issue. It goes into detail about the benefits and potential danger that can arise from vaccinations. It is a credited journal with case studies. This article would be beneficial because it gives examples of people who have had adverse affects to vaccines.
Koch, Kathy. "Vaccine Controversies." CQ Researcher 10.28 (2000): 641-672. CQ Researcher.
The CQ Researcher claims that it is often the first source that librarians recommend when researchers are seeking original, comprehensive reporting and analysis on issues in the news. This is an article about the rise in severe reactions to vaccinations. This article is beneficial because it gives proof that there are dangers with getting vaccinated.
Eating Disorders
This is something that hits close to home for me. I’ve gone through a stage in my life when my eating/thinking was extremely unhealthy. I also know a lot of younger girls who struggle with body issues. This issue is becoming more and more prominent in our society. I believe that the world of entertainment plays a large role in swaying girls’ thoughts to think that they have to look a certain way and if they don’t then the answer is to starve themselves. I would like to research the causes of eating disorders, and the effects it has on the mind and body.
Worsnop, Richard L. "Eating Disorders." CQ Researcher 2.47 (1992): 1097-1120. CQ Researcher Online. CQ Press. Your library's name, city, state abbreviation. 30 Aug. 2007.
The CQ Researcher claims that it is often the first source that librarians recommend when researchers are seeking original, comprehensive reporting and analysis on issues in the news. In the beginning the article talks about a woman who had an eating disorder. This article would be beneficial because it also covers how millions of people are at risk for developing eating disorders. It also describes different types of eating disorders and gives statistics.
Prah, Pamela M. "Eating Disorders." CQ Researcher 16.6 (2006): 121-144. CQ Researcher Online. CQ Press. Your library's name, city, state abbreviation. 30 Aug. 2007.
The CQ Researcher claims that it is often the first source that librarians recommend when researchers are seeking original, comprehensive reporting and analysis on issues in the news. This article gives information on the rise of eating disorders as well as statistics. This article would be helpful because it gives information on the leading causes of eating disorders.
Superbugs
Lately in the news we’ve been hearing about a string of bacteria that cannot be easily killed. They are known as Superbugs. With the extraneous use of antibiotics, bacteria has mutated into forms that are extremely resilient and resistant to even the strongest antibiotics. I’m really into health and taking care of my body, so I think that this would be a really interesting topic
Clemmitt, Marcia. "Fighting Superbugs." CQ Researcher 17.29 (2007): 673-696. CQ Researcher Online. CQ Press. Your library's name, city, state abbreviation. 30 Aug. 2007.
This article was from a data base called CQ. They claim to have comprehensive reporting and analysis on issues in the news. CQ publishes thousands of articles written by seasoned journalists. It is an article about the rise of resistant bacteria in hospitals. This article would be helpful, because it gives a lot of information on the subject.
Bettelheim, Adriel. "Drug-Resistant Bacteria." CQ Researcher 9.21 (1999): 473-496. CQ Researcher Online. CQ Press. Your library's name, city, state abbreviation. 30 Aug. 2007.
The CQ Researcher claims that it is often the first source that librarians recommend when researchers are seeking original, comprehensive reporting and analysis on issues in the news. This article talks about bacteria that are developing resistance to the strongest antibiotics. This article would be helpful, because it gives a lot of statistics and tells why there is such a rampant rise of bacteria.
I found this to be a very interesting subject. There is quite a bit of controversy on this issue. Some people believe that the measles virus in the MMR vaccine is the cause of many children obtaining autism. There has also been documentation of the live polio vaccine causing paralytic disease. The number may be low on these cases, but it’s still worth looking into.
Camion M.D., Edward W. Suspicions about the Safety of Vaccines. New England Journal of Medicine. 2002 Nov 7;347:1474-1475 Available from: http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/full/347/19/1474
I found this article by going to google.com. From there I looked for articles from credited sources. This article gives information on both sides of the issue. It goes into detail about the benefits and potential danger that can arise from vaccinations. It is a credited journal with case studies. This article would be beneficial because it gives examples of people who have had adverse affects to vaccines.
Koch, Kathy. "Vaccine Controversies." CQ Researcher 10.28 (2000): 641-672. CQ Researcher
The CQ Researcher claims that it is often the first source that librarians recommend when researchers are seeking original, comprehensive reporting and analysis on issues in the news. This is an article about the rise in severe reactions to vaccinations. This article is beneficial because it gives proof that there are dangers with getting vaccinated.
Eating Disorders
This is something that hits close to home for me. I’ve gone through a stage in my life when my eating/thinking was extremely unhealthy. I also know a lot of younger girls who struggle with body issues. This issue is becoming more and more prominent in our society. I believe that the world of entertainment plays a large role in swaying girls’ thoughts to think that they have to look a certain way and if they don’t then the answer is to starve themselves. I would like to research the causes of eating disorders, and the effects it has on the mind and body.
Worsnop, Richard L. "Eating Disorders." CQ Researcher 2.47 (1992): 1097-1120. CQ Researcher Online. CQ Press. Your library's name, city, state abbreviation. 30 Aug. 2007
The CQ Researcher claims that it is often the first source that librarians recommend when researchers are seeking original, comprehensive reporting and analysis on issues in the news. In the beginning the article talks about a woman who had an eating disorder. This article would be beneficial because it also covers how millions of people are at risk for developing eating disorders. It also describes different types of eating disorders and gives statistics.
Prah, Pamela M. "Eating Disorders." CQ Researcher 16.6 (2006): 121-144. CQ Researcher Online. CQ Press. Your library's name, city, state abbreviation. 30 Aug. 2007
The CQ Researcher claims that it is often the first source that librarians recommend when researchers are seeking original, comprehensive reporting and analysis on issues in the news. This article gives information on the rise of eating disorders as well as statistics. This article would be helpful because it gives information on the leading causes of eating disorders.
Superbugs
Lately in the news we’ve been hearing about a string of bacteria that cannot be easily killed. They are known as Superbugs. With the extraneous use of antibiotics, bacteria has mutated into forms that are extremely resilient and resistant to even the strongest antibiotics. I’m really into health and taking care of my body, so I think that this would be a really interesting topic
Clemmitt, Marcia. "Fighting Superbugs." CQ Researcher 17.29 (2007): 673-696. CQ Researcher Online. CQ Press. Your library's name, city, state abbreviation. 30 Aug. 2007
This article was from a data base called CQ. They claim to have comprehensive reporting and analysis on issues in the news. CQ publishes thousands of articles written by seasoned journalists. It is an article about the rise of resistant bacteria in hospitals. This article would be helpful, because it gives a lot of information on the subject.
Bettelheim, Adriel. "Drug-Resistant Bacteria." CQ Researcher 9.21 (1999): 473-496. CQ Researcher Online. CQ Press. Your library's name, city, state abbreviation. 30 Aug. 2007
The CQ Researcher claims that it is often the first source that librarians recommend when researchers are seeking original, comprehensive reporting and analysis on issues in the news. This article talks about bacteria that are developing resistance to the strongest antibiotics. This article would be helpful, because it gives a lot of statistics and tells why there is such a rampant rise of bacteria.
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
D#2 HW#1
This weeks reading reflection was really useful to me. I found it interesting to learn more about ways to 'argue' when writing a paper. It's good to know there are more subtle ways to do this. I also benefited a lot from reviewing the MLA format rules in chapter 20 of Everythings an Argument. One part that I paid particular attention to was the rules for the works cited page. This is an area that I have trouble in, so it was good to review.
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Introduction
Hello my name is Rebecca Bobesku. Four years ago, I moved from California to Arizona in order to pursue a degree in architecture from ASU. Within the past couple of years I changed my major from architecture to music. This fall I will be entering my senior year up at NAU. I am taking this course to further my skills as a writer and researcher. I expect that this class will be a great and challenging experience. After graduating from school I plan to start up a piano studio and teach.
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