...Research Critique, Part 1 Kathleen J. Good Grand Canyon University: NRS 433 October 19, 2014 Problem Statement In 2010, after the earthquake that struck Haiti, thousands of nurses and healthcare workers traveled to Haiti to volunteer to help with relief efforts. In the year and a half after the earthquake, when looking through peer-reviewed literature, it was revealed that “all of the publications are anecdotal in nature” and “there was no original research using scientific methods that systematically explore volunteers’ experiences. In addition, none of the publications specifically addressed the issues faced by nurses caring for children. This is where this study being discussed saw a gap in knowledge. “Research that focuses on the pediatric population in disasters is generally lacking” (p. 242). Worldwide, children comprise a huge population, so knowing how to care for them, especially in disaster relief, is important. “This study sought to fill part of the knowledge gap about nurse volunteers who care for children in disaster situations.” The authors of this study point out that filling this gap in knowledge is important because “it takes a scientific approach to nurses’ experiences and will help inform nurses who consider volunteering in future humanitarian missions” (p. 243). In a grander scheme, it also gives aid agencies, such as the Red Cross, more information on how to treat children post-disaster. Purpose and Research Questions Clearly stated, “The purpose...
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...On September 7, 1533, Queen Elizabeth I was born to her parents, Henry VIII of England and Anne Boleyn. Elizabeth lived a difficult childhood. Her mother was shunned from the town. After her father left the throne, she was the next one in line after her older half brother died. Queen Elizabeth ruled during a time when women were not considered rulers. However, Elizabeth ruled for forty-five years after she took the throne. Her family and nobles that worked with her made her time on the throne extremely difficult. Queen Elizabeth I is often referred to as “The Virgin Queen” because she did not marry while she was on the throne. But Elizabeth was in love with her long-time friend. Elizabeth was in love with her long-time friend, Robert...
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...Mocarski 2 Queen Elizabeth I A Queen With the Heart of a King One whom is to be considered, by many, as the greatest monarch in history would be Queen Elizabeth I. She is considered to be one of the important reigns in the world. Although she was a success, Elizabeth was not always viewed as a strong and capable woman. Many questioned if she would be able to overcome the problems that were essential in becoming the queen of England. Queen Elizabeth I is the daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn (his second wife). She was born at the Greenwich Palace on September 7, 1533. To King Henry VIII, Elizabeth was his second daughter. His first born daughter was Mary, she was the daughter of Catherine of Aragon. King Henry VIII was not too thrilled...
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...The Apple I Before the PC, personal computer, computers could take up whole rooms and weigh tons. But that was before the mastermind engineer Steve Wozinak built the Apple I, and the great marketer Steve Jobs. The Apple I was built on a circuit board in Steve Jobs' garage with the idea of using as few chips as possible and setting them in rows as to make the computer smaller. The greatest part about the Apple I computer was that it was incredibly adaptable and it can still be hooked up to cell phone now. The Apple I was a hit, and it is known as the first PC, but it definitely wasn't the last Apple device. The Apple I was only the beginning of a revolution that we still see in effect today. I see Apple products and devices every where I go especially school. Here at Voorhees Middle School every student is given an iPad to use and, that would not have been possible without the Apple I. Without the Apple I beginning the PC age, we could still be using computers the size of two rooms in order to learn. Apple has changed the way that we learn, and we use our iPads in class everyday in order to do homework, take notes, and study. Without Apple we would still be doing homework and notes on paper which would be a waste of paper and cost the school a good amount of money....
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...Business Research: Part I Funding is an essential and key element to any business. Whether a home-based or multimillion dollar industry everything within business comes down to funding. Therefore; Lack of funding is the most common problem amongst businesses. Learning Team “A” will not only explore questions to determine the cause of the problem, but also the team will consider alternate variables to resolve this situation. Having the ability to manage a lack of funding is one of the most challenging problems for management. Purpose of Research The purpose of conducting research is for the company to determine what factors may contribute to the company’s lack of funding. Without the use of research to determine the cause, the company has perceptions and theories with no solid evidence to determine the problem and a cause for the problem. Additionally, conducting research into the problem and possible causes could lead the organization to finding solutions to combat the problem. Research Questions The management dilemma is the lack of funding available for organization. The questions that management will ask during its research are how can the management of the organization solve the lack of funding? The main research question is, what can management do to increase the funding for the organization? What can the management change in the organization’s budget to make the funding sufficient? The question to investigate is why has funding decreased and what effect does this...
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...Research Proposal, Part I Rodriquez Richmond Don Fairbee Courtney Westmoreland CJA/334 - RESEARCH METHODS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE JOHN FERRANTE May 2, 2013 Introduction Correctional inmates engage in drug-related and sexual risk behaviors, and the transmission of HIV, hepatitis, and sexually transmitted diseases occurs in correctional facilities. However, there is uncertainty about the extent of transmission, and hyperbolic descriptions of its extent may further stigmatize inmates and elicit punitive responses. Whether infection was acquired within or outside correctional facilities, the prevalence of HIV and other infectious diseases is much higher among inmates than among those in the general community, and the burden of disease among inmates and releases is disproportionately heavy. A comprehensive response is needed, including voluntary counseling and testing on request that is linked to high-quality treatment, disease prevention education, substance abuse treatment, and discharge planning and transitional programs for releases. General area being studied Sexual activity among inmates is a complex phenomenon that occurs along a continuum, from the entirely consensual to the violently coerced. The New York Times detailed a gang-run system of sexual slavery in a Texas prison, where at least 1 gay inmate claimed he was bought and sold numerous...
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...Running head: Business Research Methods I Business Research Methods I Aaron L. Richards, Bill Houston, Christi Lawson, Jeff Smith QNT/TM561 – Research and Statistics for Process Control Dr. Joseph Hamel University of Phoenix June 13, 2011 Abstract Insert Abstract Text Here. Business Research Methods I Introduction Riordan Manufacturing is an industry leading plastic manufacture with facilities located in both North America and China. Riordan has struggled to meet their effectiveness standards for multiple categories and they are looking to implement one of three quality improvement methods to improve process efficiency. If Riordan is to maintain an industry leader, changes must occur in processes across the board in relation to accuracy, availability, quality, timeliness, and cost. However, the first effectiveness measure to be looked at should be the receiving of raw materials from suppliers since every other process thereafter deals with inventory. In addition, the formulation of a solution involves certain steps be taken. Firstly, a process-driven research question should be formulated defining the initial problem. Secondly, a methodology such as Six Sigma, ISO, or Baldridge must be chosen to improve the process. Thirdly, a research design should be created to define any and all variables involved in the solution, and fourthly a sample design should be identified for the collection of data. Process & Methodology In any process improvement...
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...Bipolar I Disorder Description Bipolar I Disorder is characterized as a mental illness with both manic and depressive episodes. Signs of a manic episode include the following symptoms: grandiosity, decreased need for sleep, increased talkativeness/pressures speech, flight of ideas/racing thoughts, distractibility, increased in goal-directed activity, and participating in high risk activities (Comer 2016). Including this the common symptoms of mania, some individuals experience delusion, having false about what is taking place, or hallucinations, seeing or hearing things that aren’t there. Lastly depressive episodes include the following symptoms: Feelings of sadness /hopelessness, sudden angry outbursts, loss of interest, sleep disturbances,...
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...If someone asks you what is love, how would you answer the question? In the past, I would simply say: "I don't know." I am not into such sentimental business. Naturally, expressing emotion is not my specialty and I tend to dodge it. My mom usually brings up the event in which she asked me the classic question of "who do you love more, mom or dad?" I, merely three years old, gave the astonishing answer: "I love myself more!" Although I don't really remember it, I know this answer could only come from me and I am proud of it. This is who I am, and I won't answer such sentimental, stupid question. Consequently, I am a cool person as I grow up. Despite of my lack of amiability, people generally admire me for my unique personality and sharp wit. I enjoyed it at first, but later I realized I am not really happy. Since I am not willing to share my thoughts with anyone, no one really understands me. There is no one I can truly talk to when I have trouble. I found I have lost the basic, common joy of being a human....
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...CHAPTER-1 Introduction Background of the study Concept of bank; Bank, a financial institution, is playing a vital role in the economic development of the country. The function of banks are not only accepting deposits and granting loans but also, including wide range of services to the different strata of society, to facilitate the growth of trade, commerce industry and agriculture of the national economy. In the absence and insufficiency of banking and financial facilities, the growth of the economy development becomes slow. However, bank is the resource for economic development which maintains the self-confidence of various segments of society and advances credit to the people. It may be said that banking in its must simple form, is an old as authentic history. Banking has come to the present advance form through various stages. In the history of banking development, we can’t forget the bank of case De San Giorgio in Genoa, established in 1148 and Bank of Venice established in 1157.In 1401, the bank of Barcelona established in Barcelona. In fact, Modern bank started to take rapid speed in forming and functioning form 17th century. During this period, bank of Milan, bank of Florence and bank of ST. George was established in Genoa. In 1609, the bank of Amsterdam was established in Germany and the bank of England was established in England. In Nepal, the history of bank is not so long, in 1933(1876AD), the transaction. However, Nepal bank limited is the first commercial...
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...University of Phoenix Material Research Plan As part of your research plan, you must first draft a research question for your research paper that will guide the rest of your writing. A research question, which is more specific and focused than a general topic, is the question that your research paper will answer. For example, if your general area of interest is social security, a possible research question might ask, “How can low-income families save more money if the United States had a reformed social security plan that includes personal retirement accounts?” As you develop a research question, remember that you need to research sources to support your topic. Do not pick a one-sided question that will limit your research. Instead, develop a research question that lends itself to further exploration and debate—a question you genuinely want to know the answer to. Try to pick a research question that is neither too broad (covering too much) or too narrow (covering too little). It should be broad enough to be discussed in a short research paper. Part 1: Complete the Research Plan What is your general topic or area of interest? Eating all organic What is it about your general topic that interests you? It is controversial all around. What questions do you have about the topic that you would like to investigate? List them. What are the health risks for and against. Why should one choose this way of life. How does one go about eating all organic...
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...Hicks Appendix D Research Plan As part of your research plan, you must first draft a research question for your research paper that will guide the rest of your writing. A research question, which is more specific and focused than a general topic, is the question that your research paper will be answering. For example, if your general area of interest is social security, a possible research question might ask “How can low-income families save more money if the United States had a reformed social security plan that includes personal retirement accounts?” As you develop a research question, keep in mind that you will need to research sources to support your topic. Do not pick a one-sided question that will limit your research. Instead, develop a research question that lends itself to further exploration and debate—a question for which you genuinely want to know the answer. Try to pick a research question that is neither too broad, which covers too much, or too narrow, which covers too little. It should be broad enough to be discussed in a short research paper. |What is your general topic or area of interest? |Animal is the topic of interest that I have chosen. | |What is it about your general topic of interest that interests |The reason I chose animals as my topic of interest is because I | |you? |have always been so passionate about animals. Even as a child I | | ...
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...Current Events in Business Research RES/351 July 28, 2014 Annette West Current Events in Business Research For the purpose of this assignment I ended up going in two totally different directions. Initially I wanted to research “burn out” on the job as I personally feel it and I personally see it every day at work, but in the end I decided to research on a second issue at my place of employment and that is “working off the clock”. I began working for my current employer, the federal government, in 2009. Since that time I have noticed the common practice of the expectation of my fellow workers and myself, without specifically being asked, to perform our duties and not report our time that was in excess of eight hours per day. Most recently I was asked by our local Union to become a Union Stewart and since accepting that position I wanted to research as to why this is normal practice and how we can go about correcting this issue. In researching the University’s Electronic Reserve Readings I have decided to use a paper labeled “Working off the Clock and Its Impact.” To begin with I believe it is common knowledge that it is against federal law to allow any employee to work outside of their normal working hours without compensation. According to the Department of Labor’s (DOL) website “the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) prescribes standards for wages and overtime pay, which affect most private and public employment. The act is administered by the Wage and Hour Division....
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...laboratory. It is difficult to attain research positions considering my level of experience and education. The Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) at UIC acts as a gateway for young but eager students, such as I, who wish to begin conducting research. I would like to participate in this program in order to gain experience in the field of laboratory technology and biology and grow as both a young adult and a future research scientist. As a biology major, my learning does not begin and end in the classroom. If I want to truly attain a career in science, I must always be looking for opportunities to learn, such as this research program. SROP exposes students to disciplines and discoveries not discussed in a typical course. I will also be able to make connections in class with the knowledge gained from the laboratory, thereby contributing to my growing understanding of biology. Overall, my knowledge of science and ability to work as a real biologist will be expanded by this form of engaged learning....
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...5 Ethics in business research Chapter outline Introduction Ethical principles Harm to participants Lack of informed consent Invasion of privacy Deception 122 128 128 132 136 136 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 145 Other ethical and legal considerations Data management Copyright Reciprocity and trust Affiliation and conflicts of interest The difficulties of ethical decision-making Checklist Key points Questions for review © Oxford University Press 2011. Alan Bryman and Emma Bell. Business Research Methods 3e 122 Ethics in business research Chapter outline Ethical issues arise at a variety of stages in business and management research. This chapter is concerned with the concerns about ethics that might arise in the course of conducting research. The professional bodies concerned with the social sciences have been keen to spell out the ethical issues that can arise, and some of their statements will be reviewed in this chapter. Ethical issues cannot be ignored, in that they relate directly to the integrity of a piece of research and of the disciplines that are involved. This chapter explores: • • • • some famous, even infamous, cases in which transgressions of ethical principles have occurred, though it is important not to take the view that ethical concerns arise only in relation to these extreme cases; different stances that can be and have been taken on ethics in business research; the significance and operation of four areas in which ethical concerns...
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