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Sunday, April 5, 2009
Research Propoasl or Project Proposal??
So far from what I have learned about both sides, I believe I would enjoy doing a project proposal. I feel as though this would be my best choice because I do plan on building a campus organization relationship with the Outdoor Endeavors group and I plan to become more involved next semester when more convienient!
Progress..?
I feel as though I am still doing alright with the progress on my literature review. I know that I could try and concentrate a little bit more than I have been, but I feel as though the reviews I have doen have been successful. In the meantime of more literature review, reviews, I plan to do some more in depth research of the topic!
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Finally Getting "There..."
I feel as though I am finally getting "there," there being in the correct spot I am supposed be in with our research project. Today I met up with Ivan, the leader of the Outdoor Endeavors group and it was a great time hearing all the information he was able to tell me about the organization and the facts on minorities involved. He was also able to give me pamphlets, etc. on the topic. After talking with him I felt more confident in my research as even him, a complete stranger, was greatly intrigued by this specific research topic I chose. Also I feel that I am finally getting to the spot I need to because after meeting with the professor for assistance..things were a little more clear. I am hoping and planning on staying on top of this research project, although at times it can be extremely frustrating and time consuming and I, at times get the feeling I do not have enough time!
Monday, March 23, 2009
Getting Ahead....or Falling Behind?
Before last week I felt as though I was extremely far behind in my IM 204 class, after Friday and meeting with Professor Wexelbaum I feel a little bit more up to speed. Since I met up with Professor Wex, I was able to get a better understanding of where I should be in class and what I should have accomplished by now. Since Friday when I finally asked for assistance, I feel that I have both feet on the ground rather than balancing on one. Now that I feel more stable, I think I will be able to more appropriately approach my Semester research project, etc. The most valuable thing I have learned after dealing the situation I encountered is that from now on, I will not hesitate to ask for assistance when I need it. This, I believe, should carry me along in class as I should be.
Lit Review #1
Although I hadn't done the literature review until now, I am glad that it is finished. I feel that for the first draft I accomplished the least minimum; for the second draft, I am planning on gathering more of what I need. At first I was extremely confused as to how and do the literature review, but after meeting with Professor Wexelbaum I feel more comfortable with what needs to be done for the second draft to be done correctly.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Literature Review
a) Carr, D.S., Williams, D.R. (1993) Understanding the Role of Ethnicity in Outdoor
Recreation Experiences. Journal of Leisure Research, Vol. 25, No. 1
b) In this research there was a lot of work done in finding how/what interests many minorites in the world to participate in outdoor activites. It says that ethnicity can be measured in many different ways; the research also says that when you want more minorities to join into outdoor activites, you need to look into their insite and interests when it comes to the outdoors. Basically it says not to only think of the "white mans" thoughts upon mother nature.
c) I believe the purpose of this literature review is to increase the knowledge of a very unknowledgable human being, on the topic of minorities and outdoor recreation use.
d) From what I can see it is qualitive work, where everything is organized to a specific way making sure what is trying to be portrayed in the article is clear to all readers. The researcher collected data from many sources (books, articles, journals, etc.) so he could inform us of what minorities current action rate in outdoor activites is.
e) The only one critical thinking skill I can think of that may have violated on of the criteria, would be annalyzing assumptions and biases. I believe this because when it comes to issues as this, many things can be taken incorrectly and informally as well as being bias. I think everything seemed good, but there are those few glitches that could be sought at differently.
Recreation Experiences. Journal of Leisure Research, Vol. 25, No. 1
b) In this research there was a lot of work done in finding how/what interests many minorites in the world to participate in outdoor activites. It says that ethnicity can be measured in many different ways; the research also says that when you want more minorities to join into outdoor activites, you need to look into their insite and interests when it comes to the outdoors. Basically it says not to only think of the "white mans" thoughts upon mother nature.
c) I believe the purpose of this literature review is to increase the knowledge of a very unknowledgable human being, on the topic of minorities and outdoor recreation use.
d) From what I can see it is qualitive work, where everything is organized to a specific way making sure what is trying to be portrayed in the article is clear to all readers. The researcher collected data from many sources (books, articles, journals, etc.) so he could inform us of what minorities current action rate in outdoor activites is.
e) The only one critical thinking skill I can think of that may have violated on of the criteria, would be annalyzing assumptions and biases. I believe this because when it comes to issues as this, many things can be taken incorrectly and informally as well as being bias. I think everything seemed good, but there are those few glitches that could be sought at differently.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Foster Family Characteristics & Behavioral & Emotional Problems of Foster Children: A Narrative Review
a) Bibliographic Information: John G. Orme and Cheryl Buehler Source: Family Relations, Vol. 50, No. 1 (Jan., 2001), pp. 3-15 Published by: National Council on Family Relations Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/585768 Accessed: 01/03/2009 14:08
b) This article was writeen to review on foster family characterisitics that are thought to contribute to the behavioral and emotional problems of foster children. It's shaped by an understanding of the personal and familial factors associated with childrens problem behaviors in the general population. The factors include parenting, family home environment, family functioning, marital functioning, family demography, child temperment, parents mental health and social support. Some limitations on teh research is noted throughout the article.
c) The article is organized very well by the way things are put. The article begins by giving statisitcs and then throughout the article in order giving resasoning behind the foster child life; the foster families, methodological overview, substantive review, parenting, home environment, family functioning, marital functioning, demographic characterisitcs, temperment, parents mental health, social support.
d) The purpose of this article review in the article is to show the types of studies they do with foster famlies so people can get a feel for what occurs. I also believe that the purpose is to inform those not very knowledgable about the subject of faoster parenting and foster children's lives.
e) I think if there was a critical thinking violation, it would have to be the violation of: don't use use either/or thinking or generalize. In this article there is a good possibility that some of the things read by those readers not very knowledgable could easily generalize what all foster children are like and what their idea of a true family is.
b) This article was writeen to review on foster family characterisitics that are thought to contribute to the behavioral and emotional problems of foster children. It's shaped by an understanding of the personal and familial factors associated with childrens problem behaviors in the general population. The factors include parenting, family home environment, family functioning, marital functioning, family demography, child temperment, parents mental health and social support. Some limitations on teh research is noted throughout the article.
c) The article is organized very well by the way things are put. The article begins by giving statisitcs and then throughout the article in order giving resasoning behind the foster child life; the foster families, methodological overview, substantive review, parenting, home environment, family functioning, marital functioning, demographic characterisitcs, temperment, parents mental health, social support.
d) The purpose of this article review in the article is to show the types of studies they do with foster famlies so people can get a feel for what occurs. I also believe that the purpose is to inform those not very knowledgable about the subject of faoster parenting and foster children's lives.
e) I think if there was a critical thinking violation, it would have to be the violation of: don't use use either/or thinking or generalize. In this article there is a good possibility that some of the things read by those readers not very knowledgable could easily generalize what all foster children are like and what their idea of a true family is.
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