Abstract The paper studies the concept of an urbanization of religions that is suggested by Waghorne and Orsi in their critiques on the changing landscape of religion in the contemporary setting; "A Review of the Readings". The paper reviews and critiques their positions on sacred spaces in urban settings, with special reference to the Hindu religion.
From the Paper "The concept of an "urbanization" of religions - perhaps better described as the mainstreaming or the popularization of same - is offered by Waghorne and Orsi in their critiques on the changing landscape of religion in the contemporary setting. Waghorne proposes that the popularization of religions distorts their significance and does so through examining modern Hinduism, particularly in regions that have thus far not traditionally been associated with the Hindu religious practices. He notes that "a consideration and awareness of the interplay between economic change and new cultural formations on a global scale ought to center studies of institutional forms of modern Hinduism" and thus it is impossible to reduce the study of Hinduism to "an intellectual proposition" that is somehow shut away from the forces of the modern world (Waghorne, 328)."
A comparative analysis of Salvador Dali's paintings entitled "On Paranoiac Critical Town" and "Slave Market with the Apparition of the Invisible Bust of Voltaire".
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 3 sources, 2002, $ 53.95
Abstract This paper will discuss two paintings of Salvador Dali entitled "On Paranoic Critical Town" and "Slave Market with the Apparition of the Invisible Bust of Voltaire". Some of the paintings will be critiqued and reveal how they were made, as well as a background that will include the sources of inspiration from within the author about them. By analyzing these two paintings we can compare why they were made and how they are similar and how they differ.
A critique of the research reported by O. Barr in the article "The Evolving Role of Community Nurses for People with Learning Disabilities; Change over an 11-Year-Period".
Abstract This paper reviews and critiques O. Barr's article "'The Evolving Role of Community Nurses for People with Learning Disabilities; Change over an 11-Year-Period", found in the "Journal of Clinical Nursing". The paper describes the intention of the study, the study's literature review, and the data collection process for the study. The paper further notes that the sample for Barr's study was based on a community of nurses involved directly with people with disabilities and that this sample was very appropriate to address the research problem and the stated objectives of the study. In addition, the paper explains that the research design was quantitative and then examines the results, findings, strengths and weaknesses of the study.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Article Critique Problem, Purpose, Research Question
Literature Review Ethical and Legal Issues
Sample- Sampling Design
Research Design
Data Collection: Methods and Strategies
Results and Findings
Strengths and Weaknesses
From the Paper "The literature review includes a definition of the concept of learning disabilities as being made up of three aspects. These are a reduce ability to understand new or complex information; a reduced ability for independent coping; and these problems have to be present before the age of 18 years and produce a lasting effect on development. The way that learning abilities are defined will later become one of the variables because the definition determines the nurses' approach and role for these clients. The aspect of coping, for example, means that the nurses do not look upon learning disabilities as simply a matter of cognitive impairments."
A critique of the purpose, methods and results of the article, "Sense of Coherence, Spirituality, Stress and Quality of Life in Chronic Illness," written by C. Delgado.
Abstract This paper discusses, reviews and critiques the article, "Sense of Coherence, Spirituality, Stress and Quality of Life in Chronic Illness," written by C. Delgado. It discusses the purpose and theoretical framework of the study and examines the research methods that were used. The paper then discusses the results of the study and its contribution to the study of nursing.
Table of Contents:
Purpose/Problem
Literature Review Theoretical Framework
Study Design
Sample Collection
Measurement Tools
Data Analysis
Confidence in the Study Findings
Consistency of this Study's Findings with Findings from other Studies
Readiness of Findings for Use in Practice
Contribution of Study to Nursing Knowledge
From the Paper "The researcher didn't generalize her findings. Even though the findings in this study are not clear, there are lots of research studies related to stress and chronic illness she could have described. Doolittle & Farrel (2004) in their article, "The Association between Spirituality and Depression in an Urban Clinic," researched the relationship between spirituality and depression. Their research shows a positive relationship between depression and spirituality. Doolittle writes that with life stressors in many urban communities, such as poverty, crime, and chronic illness, a patient's spiritual life could be an important coping mechanism. They believe that in addition to church attendance, an "inner life" of prayer and meditation and belief in a relationship with a Higher Power were important elements of one's spirituality. Dolittle believes higher overall spirituality scores correlate with fewer depressive symptoms."
Abstract The paper provides a review of an article researching nursing. The paper analyzes the article in terms of its design, sampling, methodology and results and offers recommendations for research improvement. The paper presents a summary that evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of the research conducted. The paper concludes that the article reviewed was an abomination in terms of research best-fit practice.
From the Paper "Fairly critiquing an investigator's research endeavor is a task that must be taken seriously. Although it is quite easy to have an opinion of another's research, it is something quite different to be able to evaluate the research activity in terms of topic specificity and soundness, intent or purpose, data analysis and informational importance. When embarking upon a critical analysis of another's work, the reviewer must, at all times, adhere to the basic principle of prudent evaluation; namely, evaluating the structure of the research upon which scientific conclusions are drawn."
Abstract The recent discovery of the polychrome paintings of the Olmec civilization in the caves of Oxtotitlan has a number of scholars searching for answers. The paper shows that some of the paintings are quite substantial in size and unfortunately the presence of tourists and exposure to the elements are beginning to have a negative effect on the paintings. The paper shows that the use of the cave as a place to hold religious ceremonies may be causing the most damage to these paintings.
Abstract This paper reviews and critiques an episode of the television show, "The Sopranos", in which the theme is the relationship between the show's female characters and money. The paper looks at the way women are viewed by the male characters on the show, how the characters view themselves and their behaviors, and how the characters see women in relation to money.
From the Paper "Episode 9 in the third season of the HBO television series "The Sopranos" is entitled ?The Telltale Moozadell.? The term ?moozadell,? which is presumably slang for ?money,? hints at the relationship between women and money in the world of these characters. The characters? views and treatment of the women in relation to money, and even the female characters? actions, behaviors, and views of themselves, are examined through the juxtaposition of scenes and the flow of events. The disparity between the characters? reality within the context of the show and the characters as they observe the world around them, seems obvious only to the viewer, while the characters themselves stick firm to their predilections and beliefs. The message of the story apparently has no effect on them."
Abstract This paper critiques Laud Humphrey's "Tearoom Trade " book. The author finds fault with the book -- most noticeably in the form of sampling methods.
From the Paper " Laud Humphreys' book Tearoom Trade: Impersonal Sex in Public Places examines the homosexual acts between strangers meeting in public restrooms in parks, called tearooms by those who use them for this purpose. Typically, the tearoom encounter involved three people: the two men actually engaged in the homosexual act and a lookout or watchqueen. Humphreys? work focuses on the social organization of same-sex sexual encounters in public places. He found a collective action in tearooms, a silence of interaction and a ritual of non-coerciveness and non-commitment. This collective action includes flexible roles and rules like a game. Collective actions include: positioning, signaling, contracting, foreplay, and payoff. Tearoom Trade . . . also reveals that 54 percent of the men involved were married and 42 percent were Catholic, while 32 percent were politically and socially conservative. Humphreys declares that closeted men hid behind a moral shield and created a self that was presentable and respectable. The book reveals that a thrill was gained from risky, public sex. Humphreys? work raised questions of social control of sex behavior and policy. Police were often harassers out to destroy these men's reputations."
Abstract This paper summarizes, reviews and critiques "The Beautiful Beast", Daniel Patrick Brown's book about the life and crimes of SS-Aufseherin, Irma Geese.
From the Paper "Daniel Patrick Brown's "The Beautiful Beast" is a work devoted to the life and crimes of a German woman, known as Irma Grese, who served as an SS-Aufseherin under the Nazi's in Hitler's Germany during the Holocaust. Aufseherin is roughly translated as a matron or overseer of the concentration camp prisoners - a role Grese served with honor and relish. Brown's book traces Grese's life though she only lived until..."
Abstract This paper analyzes the essay, "The Classroom and the Wider Culture: Identity as a Key to Learning English Composition", written by the Chinese writer Fan Shen. It explains how Shen presents an explanation of the conflicting cultural forces underlying American style writing as opposed to those underlying Chinese style writing. The paper reviews and critiques Shen's article.
From the Paper "Many others writers share this attitude. They believe firmly that if a student presents material lifted from existing sources without attribution, the student is guilty of plagiarism, and plagiarism is not tolerated in American schools. Hobbs collects the comments of several ESL instructors voicing the frustration of instructors who confront this problem. They find plagiarism deeply offensive and state that the only reasonable sanction was to require a student to redo the paper, generally with a automatic substantial reduction of the grade. One instructor suggested that a student caught plagiarizing material should be required to make an open public confession before his classmates before being expelled. (Hobbs)"
Abstract This research paper examines and analyzes the history of painting in the twentieth century in the British Isles. The work of English artists such as Roger Hilton, Terry Frost, Adrian Ryan, Stanley Spencer, Victor Pasmore, and Laurence Stephen Lowry are assessed.
Abstract This paper explores the various aspects of digital painting enhancement from ethical concerns to techniques. The paper looks at how digital enhancement allows the artist to go beyond the limitations of the brush, bringing a new dimension to art. The paper contends digital enhancement should be considered as just another tool for the artist to use.
From the Paper "Every time technology moves ahead, invading the world of art, we are presented with exciting new opportunities along with difficult challenges. Such is the case with the advent of digitally enhanced painting. Digital enhancement allows us to push the envelope, invent new forms of expression, add rich dimension to old forms and step into the refreshing world of the unexplored. Although digital enhancement is resisted by some people for what are probably excellent reasons, it is embraced by others for reasons just as laudable..."
Abstract Summary: Writers such as Bernard Shaw base their critique of capitalism on Marx. Nothing can be critiqued simply by condemning it. Those who understand capitalism realize that it has many potential benefits, will need to be overthrown, but then will rise once more. This is economic history.
Abstract This three page graduate paper is in the form of a critique of a speech about mergers and discusses the technique of public speaking. The author notes that in critiquing this speech about mergers and their unappreciated benefits it is appropriate to use the call to action technique. The writer maintains that this personal approach will serve to draw the audience into the topic immediately and frame the content to follow from the proper perspective.
From the Paper "In critiquing this speech about mergers and their unappreciated benefits, it is appropriate to use the call to action technique and to open the speech with the question, "How many of you have ever been involved in a merger or acquisition?" for this personal approach will serve to draw the audience into the topic immediately and frame the content to follow from the proper perspective. But before proceeding with the Christian Science Monitor material, the speaker should establish her credentials and experience by providing some personal information."
This paper reviews the book "A Respectable Army" by James Kirby Martin and Mark Edward Lender. The author looks at the America's armed forces around the time of the War of Independence.
Abstract The author looks at the America's armed forces around the time of the War of Independence, as detailed in James Kirby Martin and Mark Edward Lender's book, "A Respectable Army." This book review examines whether or not the authors were true to the details of history from the period of the American Revolution. The reviewer looks at the author's sources, and examines the makeup of the army at the time in order to determine whether or not republicanism was the overwhelming motivator in many of these men joining the fight.
From the Paper "When I first read this quote, I knew this is exactly what I was taught in school and always knew of the militia and the role of citizen soldiers. To my dismay this was totally not accurate and the authors did a good job proving this. Now with their first supporting point, they only stated the myths of the war. Now another supporting point later in their historical research proved that the common thought of militia filling the ranks of the army was not true. The Continental Army was hurting badly because of the defeats in Long Island in 1776 and in the Philadelphia Campaign in 1777. So in their third chapter of the book, they looked at how the American army got their manpower to sustain British attacks and wait out until the French arrived. For one the Continental Army started to be the direct opposite of what Americans were fighting for, republicanism."
