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Adhering to ethical standards is crucial in daily life, including during research. Cooper & Schindler (2011) state that the purpose of research ethics is to ensure that no harm or negative consequences are experienced by any individuals involved in the research activities (Chapter 2, Ethics in Business Research). In 1998, British doctor Andrew Wakefield faced…

The following paragraphs will describe how the result of a nursing research proposal adds knowledge to evidence based practice. The paper will also define qualitative and qualitative research design. Once defined, there will be a discussion about which design would be used for a specific research proposal and the reason for that choice. Research design…

This essay intends to compare and contrast three occupational therapy models. The use of the word ‘model’ in O. T. language has not as of yet, had unified definitions. “Authors all acknowledge that there are no fixed definitions and on the whole they appear to have ‘agreed to disagree’” (Hagedorn, 2001, p.21). In this essay,…

Death is one of the hardest things that religion has to deal with and they provide comfort and answers for those who are facing death so it’s not surprising that religions have very strong views on euthanasia especially Christianity. Why is the Roman Catholic Church one of the most active organisations in opposing euthanasia? Most…

Adrian Monk, a former police detective, suffers from intensified obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and various phobias after his wife, Trudy, was murdered in 1997. Despite his exceptional memory and skill in linking small clues together, Monk is currently on psychiatric leave from the San Francisco Police Department. He now works as a freelance detective/consultant to try…

Embalming is the art and science of temporarily preserving a lifeless human body to delay decomposition. With this process, one hopes to preserve, sanitize and restore the previous physical attributes of a dead body. There are many reasons for the need to embalm. The reasons of different cultures to embalm are varied and have developed…

The Weaknesses and Strengths of Common Sense and Science as Sources of Knowledge There are many sources of knowledge as the society progresses. In this case, the most controversial question would be whether or not common sense can be accounted as a reliable source of knowledge? Although both common sense and science can be taken…

John Maxwell once said that “leaders become great not because of their power, but because of their ability to empower others”. I argue that, while wealth and power can contribute to quality of life, I hope to identify my right career path in psychology and neuroscience and apply my knowledge to teach others about the…

Introduction Quantitative research critiquing is an essential process in the synthesis of knowledge for use in the nursing practice.  Hence it is fundamental to research utilization and evidence-based practice in nursing.  The process of quantitative nursing research critique is an intellectual activity which will help one decide as to what extent research maybe useful in…

Obesity is a condition or disease caused by both genetic factors and environmental influences. This article argues that obesity can be a result of both genetic factors and personal choices, suggesting that individuals should not be solely held responsible for their overeating habits if they are overweight. The article also emphasizes the presence of familial…