1. Communication and Persuasion in Nurse Anesthesia
In the medical field effective communication is key. This post speaks to that subject generally, as well as specifically to Nurse Anesthetists in their dealings with physicians and patients.
2. Storytelling within Nurse Anesthesia
This post describes effective communication between Nurse Anesthetists and their fellow physicians and gives examples of how this is done in real-life situations.
3. General Anesthesia Within the History of Civilization
Every occupation has a history. This post illustrates the fascinating history of knocking people out and numbing pains. From opium to IV, this story has it all.
4. Institutional Authority and Communication in Nursing
The ugly truth about going into the medical field. This post talks about Medical Boards and how today's medical field is regulated.
Hot Spots
Hot Spot 1 (Field/Historical) - The game is changing as professions get more specialized. Communication becomes more critical as more, and different roles are brought into play. When lives are on the line there is no room for miscommunication from the patient to the nurse anesthetist to the anesthesiologist to the surgeon and back again.
Hot Spot 2 (Personal/Historical) - I watch and listen to a lot of TED Talks. Looking back on history, and seeing where we are now with technology, it is incredible what we are doing. There are innovations all the time especially in the significant field of medicine. It makes me wonder how much will change anesthesiology specifically.
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Annotated Working Draft and Hotspots in Business Consulting
Rhetoric and communication are absolutely critical to business consulting. Half of consulting is data analysis and strategic planning, but the other half is presentation to clients. Consultants must be able to present their ideas confidently and convincingly, or they will be dismissed as worthless musings.
Storytelling in business consulting plays an important role, both in fictional and non-fictional stories. Fictional stories can be used for motivation and proving a point. Non-fictional stories are a great way to demonstrate in more emotionally involving terms a point that has already been proven by data and analysis.
Romans were very pro-business. They spread uniform coinage across the known world, built roads to improve trade, and even had subsidies to help encourage shipping. They also had large plantations, the forefathers of our modern mass agriculture. Business consulting itself didn't actually begin until more modern times.
The main authorities in consulting are the big three consulting firms. They largely control the industry by leading in innovation and choosing which potential consultants can work with them. They also publish papers and hold events to promote themselves.
Hotspot #1 (in the field): The important role of communication in the workplace. This really is half of the job as a consultant. You can have the best idea in the world for a client, but if it isn't well-presented, then it won't be implemented and your work will be viewed as a waste.
Hotspot #2 (personal): This has some overlap with the first. I definitely realize that my communication skills are going to be critical, not only in doing my job, but in securing one. I feel that if I don't continue to take measured steps to improve my oral and written communication, then I'll fall behind.
Hotspot #3 (personally interests me in the field, but never actually made it into any of our blog posts): One thing that really interests me about the whole world of business is the potential to do good. Many people see business people as greedy or power-hungry, and there is power in business, since the main goal is to get large groups of people to behave how you want them to (i.e. buy your product). This power is often used for getting rich, but can be brought to bear on social and economic issues that governments and charities can only begin to scratch.
Annotated Working Draft and Hotspots in English Teaching
Component Assignments:
1. Communication and Persuasion in High School English Teaching
Communication is critical in all fields, but especially in teaching. I feel that an ideal learning environment would foster learning on both sides. Not only does a teacher want (and need!) to teach and persuade students, they also must effectively communicate with parents.
2. Storytelling in English Teaching
This assignment required using an example of how storytelling wold be used in my selected career field. It is crucial for teachers to be able to retell stories effectively and efficiently. They may tell stories to make a point, to spark conversation, or to explain a concept--not to mention the obvious storytelling that occurs when teachers summarize literature. I chose to demonstrate how novel analysis would be done differently in different class levels.
3. Eras of English Teaching
In this post, I briefly analyzed how communication and teaching methods have evolved over the course of education, specifically, that of English teaching. A major point discussed was the evolution of standardized testing, and how that has become the emphasis in public schools today.
4. Institutional Authority and Communication in Secondary English Teaching
This post shares a fictional story of a young woman, a student halfway through the English Teaching program at BYU, who wants to become a high school English teacher. This post, although fictional, accurately portrays necessary education and discusses some procedures the main character would need to go through in order to fulfill her goals.
Hot Spots
Hot Spot #1: Tech usage in the classroom (communication)
1. Communication and Persuasion in High School English Teaching
Communication is critical in all fields, but especially in teaching. I feel that an ideal learning environment would foster learning on both sides. Not only does a teacher want (and need!) to teach and persuade students, they also must effectively communicate with parents.
2. Storytelling in English Teaching
This assignment required using an example of how storytelling wold be used in my selected career field. It is crucial for teachers to be able to retell stories effectively and efficiently. They may tell stories to make a point, to spark conversation, or to explain a concept--not to mention the obvious storytelling that occurs when teachers summarize literature. I chose to demonstrate how novel analysis would be done differently in different class levels.
3. Eras of English Teaching
In this post, I briefly analyzed how communication and teaching methods have evolved over the course of education, specifically, that of English teaching. A major point discussed was the evolution of standardized testing, and how that has become the emphasis in public schools today.
4. Institutional Authority and Communication in Secondary English Teaching
This post shares a fictional story of a young woman, a student halfway through the English Teaching program at BYU, who wants to become a high school English teacher. This post, although fictional, accurately portrays necessary education and discusses some procedures the main character would need to go through in order to fulfill her goals.
Hot Spots
Hot Spot #1: Tech usage in the classroom (communication)
- Teachers often try to incorporate different forms of media into their classes. Almost all teachers use email, and sometimes videos or even song parodies will creep into lecture slides. However, teachers also have to avoid becoming too casual, or they will lose authority. Effective, credible, attention-grabbing communication (both inside and outside of the classroom) is key.
- Education is constantly evolving. As it became more common for students to progress in their education, standardized educational programs became the norm. Unfortunately, this has led to a situation in which standardized tests are the focus of the curriculum. (See an essay discussing this here.) In some ways, this is beneficial—students will get the same level of education regardless of the public school they attend. However, this has also led to an era of students who can diagram a sentence but don’t ever develop a true love of literature. Most teachers have very intense opinions on that topic.
Annotated Working Draft of Final Project and Hot Spots in Nursing
- Communication and Persuasion in Nursing:
I had always had the desire to help in the physical and spiritual healing of an individual. As a nurse, clear and educated oral and written communication is crucial, especially because lives are dependent on that communication. It’s also important to have honest and open patient/family to nurse communication in order to show professionalism and care. - Storytelling in Hospital Care Nursing
Oftentimes nurses will tell “stories” to help the new nurses and nursing students to understand what to and what not to do. The story I told was a sad story about a nurse who worked too long and made a mistake with a patient, causing a preventable death. The new nurses would be motivated by a desire to really focus on the people rather than just their routine job. - History of Nursing
Nursing began with more of a holistic approach, and we are seeing today the recognition of how helpful that really was. Educational training really exploded when Florence Nightingale and a few others began schools for nursing. The students or “sisters” had a life similar to that of a nun and a servant- little pay, and no marrying- which relates to many of the difficulties nurses face today: being taken advantage of and taken away from family. - Institutional Authority and Communication in Nursing
This blog was about a nurse who wants to file a complaint about the long and strenuous working hours that nurses have, cutting it down from 12 to 8 max. There are certain authorities that she must go through to be heard, as well as finding ways to unite nurses together to be heard.
Hot Spots
Hot Spot #1 (Field/Personal): Nurses have the opportunity to communicate with a variety of people; but as far as their voices being heard, it doesn’t seem like they are able to communicate effectively to authorities. If we want good nurses, then they should probably have more say in decisions for nurses.
Hot Spot #2 (Historical): The history of nursing goes way far back and has developed tremendously in many aspects- especially in technology and nursing education. One aspect in patient care, however, especially in communication and treatment with the patient in holistic care (taking care of the whole patient: body, mind, and spirit) nursing seems to have actually digressed. Annotated Working Draft of Final Project / Hotspots in Religious Education
Component Assignments:
1. Communication and Persuasion in Seminary/Institute Teaching
Thriving in the field of religious education requires effective communication with youth and a solid understanding of gospel doctrines and scriptural text. It is advantageous for a teacher to employ rhetorical practices in his or her teaching.
2. Storytelling in Seminary Teaching
Using various rhetorical techniques to relate stories from the scriptures can help students have different experiences in learning gospel principles. One can shape a rigid and factual story by exploring different strategies of expression.
3. History of Religious Education
The history of religious education began before man was placed on the earth. The Ultimate and Perfect Teacher is God. Other non-christian denominations have also developed systems of religious education strikingly similar to one used by the LDS church.
4. Institutional Authority and Communication in Religious Education
This case study spotlights a particular and powerful committee in charge of hiring teachers to work in the Religion Department at BYU-Idaho. Various questions are raised and answered about the specific requirements for working in this field and possible hurdles to leap before employment can be extended.
Hotspots:
Hotspot #1 (in the field): Connecting to the rising generation of youth in a changing world. I hit that point when I empathized the importance of teachers using new technologies and media to capture the interest of young students.
Hotspot #2 (personal): In my case study I really brought out my own fears of knocking on the CES's door in pursuit of a job only to not have it opened to me because of varying requirements and specific department policies.
Hotspot #3 (historical): Understanding that religious education is not a "field of interest" for some but in fact a life endeavor for all dating back to our Pre-mortal state caused me to tighten my grip on this much-wanted but elusive dream of teaching.
1. Communication and Persuasion in Seminary/Institute Teaching
Thriving in the field of religious education requires effective communication with youth and a solid understanding of gospel doctrines and scriptural text. It is advantageous for a teacher to employ rhetorical practices in his or her teaching.
2. Storytelling in Seminary Teaching
Using various rhetorical techniques to relate stories from the scriptures can help students have different experiences in learning gospel principles. One can shape a rigid and factual story by exploring different strategies of expression.
3. History of Religious Education
The history of religious education began before man was placed on the earth. The Ultimate and Perfect Teacher is God. Other non-christian denominations have also developed systems of religious education strikingly similar to one used by the LDS church.
4. Institutional Authority and Communication in Religious Education
This case study spotlights a particular and powerful committee in charge of hiring teachers to work in the Religion Department at BYU-Idaho. Various questions are raised and answered about the specific requirements for working in this field and possible hurdles to leap before employment can be extended.
Hotspots:
Hotspot #1 (in the field): Connecting to the rising generation of youth in a changing world. I hit that point when I empathized the importance of teachers using new technologies and media to capture the interest of young students.
Hotspot #2 (personal): In my case study I really brought out my own fears of knocking on the CES's door in pursuit of a job only to not have it opened to me because of varying requirements and specific department policies.
Hotspot #3 (historical): Understanding that religious education is not a "field of interest" for some but in fact a life endeavor for all dating back to our Pre-mortal state caused me to tighten my grip on this much-wanted but elusive dream of teaching.
Annotated Working Draft and Hot Spots in Broadcast Journalism
1. Communication and Persuasion in Broadcast Journalism
-This post was a basic telling of how I became interested in Broadcast Journalism. I admire the fluidity and intelligence of people who can speak well, and I mentioned a professor that helped fuel my desire to become a Broadcast Journalist. It's the perfect profession for someone who strives to be informed constantly and looks to progress in professional communication
2. Storytelling in Broadcast Journalism
-This post explains in an "inception" sort of way how story telling is done within Broadcast Journalism. It also shows the importance of good communication within a working environment. A major point made in this post is that leaders in working environments need to relay important messages in a compelling way, especially because their coworkers are professional communicators.
3. Broadcast Journalism Within the History of Civilization
-Communication is a life-long endeavor, and has transformed and progressed immensely over the years. Broadcast journalism was born when the television became a popular medium for people throughout the world. Today, broadcast journalism has become a heavily relied upon way to receive news locally, nationally and worldwide.
4. Institutional Authority and Broadcast Journalism
-I used the example of a girl named Kenra who debated applying for a job that required educational skills she hadn't obtained yet. This post explained the necessary skills gained through communication courses to succeed at Broadcast journalism. With the right training, great understanding of specific laws pertaining to journalism and a fearless attitude, you can be a great Broadcast Journalist.
Hot Spots:
Hot Spot #1 (field): I think one of the biggest struggles in the News Media field is keeping your work completely objective. It's difficult to keep your own opinions and ideas out of the descriptive points and views you have as a journalist. Fortunately, a code of ethics established by the Society of Professional Journalists helps keep all those in the news media field in line; Whether or not the journalist decides to follow it rely's wholly upon them.
Hot Spot #2 (personal): An overlapping hotspot for me personally is coming up with my own personal code of ethics being an LDS woman in the workplace. Even though there are general ethics asked to be followed by all people in the newsroom, it doesn't mean that everyone is an angel. Arguments occur, people talk behind others backs, scandalous things happen and so on. These sorts of issues aren't something you really think about when Broadcast Journalism is mentioned. I've had to establish my own code of ethics to stay true to my religion and standards in the workplace also.
-This post was a basic telling of how I became interested in Broadcast Journalism. I admire the fluidity and intelligence of people who can speak well, and I mentioned a professor that helped fuel my desire to become a Broadcast Journalist. It's the perfect profession for someone who strives to be informed constantly and looks to progress in professional communication
2. Storytelling in Broadcast Journalism
-This post explains in an "inception" sort of way how story telling is done within Broadcast Journalism. It also shows the importance of good communication within a working environment. A major point made in this post is that leaders in working environments need to relay important messages in a compelling way, especially because their coworkers are professional communicators.
3. Broadcast Journalism Within the History of Civilization
-Communication is a life-long endeavor, and has transformed and progressed immensely over the years. Broadcast journalism was born when the television became a popular medium for people throughout the world. Today, broadcast journalism has become a heavily relied upon way to receive news locally, nationally and worldwide.
4. Institutional Authority and Broadcast Journalism
-I used the example of a girl named Kenra who debated applying for a job that required educational skills she hadn't obtained yet. This post explained the necessary skills gained through communication courses to succeed at Broadcast journalism. With the right training, great understanding of specific laws pertaining to journalism and a fearless attitude, you can be a great Broadcast Journalist.
Hot Spots:
Hot Spot #1 (field): I think one of the biggest struggles in the News Media field is keeping your work completely objective. It's difficult to keep your own opinions and ideas out of the descriptive points and views you have as a journalist. Fortunately, a code of ethics established by the Society of Professional Journalists helps keep all those in the news media field in line; Whether or not the journalist decides to follow it rely's wholly upon them.
Hot Spot #2 (personal): An overlapping hotspot for me personally is coming up with my own personal code of ethics being an LDS woman in the workplace. Even though there are general ethics asked to be followed by all people in the newsroom, it doesn't mean that everyone is an angel. Arguments occur, people talk behind others backs, scandalous things happen and so on. These sorts of issues aren't something you really think about when Broadcast Journalism is mentioned. I've had to establish my own code of ethics to stay true to my religion and standards in the workplace also.
Annotated Working Draft and Hot Spots in Public Relations
Component Assignments
The field of Public Relations could be simplified into the basic thought that the purpose of PR is to “tell a story”. Behind the scenes, however, a PR practitioner must earn and charm his or her way into conversations in order to affect attitudes and change perceptions through persuasion.
I share the true story of how UPS had the objective of going greener, and how the company successfully planned a set of strategies to execute. However, if there isn’t a PR team there to refine the message and tell a compelling story to the public, then few will be informed and even fewer will care. My “retelling” of the story is my estimate of what a powerful PR message could be.
This post confirmed the reality of Public Relations being utilized in early centuries, however detailed the rapid speed of progress that took place once the practice was harnessed and systematized.
Ethical dilemmas turn up all the time in the Public Relations field. The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) helps create a standard ethical code as well as provide professional development for its members.
Hot Spots
1. The field of Public Relations is at a pivotal point where there is a sharp realization that PR practitioners must be proficient in all forms of digital and social media and become modern-day communicators. The field needs new varieties of creativity to develop alongside the evolving content and mediums.
2. My international exposure has helped me understand how to blend and adapt cultures. With the accelerating expansion of the global industry, it is becoming more and more necessary recognize and be sensitive to the disparities of the world.
Annotated Working Draft of Final Project and Hot Spots in Localization
Component Assignments
- Communication and Persuasion in Localization
Localization is the art of persuading a different audience that the product was made for a specific locale. Localizers communicate effectively when they translate/adapt a product to a specific locale. - Storytelling in Localization
In localization a typical story told is that of a mistranslation having negative effects on the audience. The story of Diego illustrates how this typical mishap is related. - Localization in the History of Civilization
The history of translation goes all the way back to the tower of Babel in the Bible. The stories of the language barrier separating people and lifestyles abound in the many ancient and modern civilizations. - Institutional Authority and Communication in Localization
Kekoa's story illustrates the idea that the ATA may endorse you for quality translation, but that doesn't make you a better or worse translator. The cons seem to outweigh the pros when it comes to becoming ATA certified.
Hot Spots
- Hot Spot #1 (In the Field): Localization is much more than just translating text, in fact, sometimes it can mean not translating text as illustrated by my story about the hot sauce. Understanding how to communicate to a foreign audience is key in this 'globalizing' era.
- Hot Spot #2 (Personal): The American Translators Association certification is not always the best idea. Kekoa deciding against it is my personal decision for most everyone. Accuracy should be showed by other means.
- Hot Spot #3 (Historical): Translation began by different cultures and peoples wanting and needing the services of others. The language barrier requires people with knowledge of both languages and cultures. Today that same need applies more than ever.
Annotated Working Draft and Hot Spots in Public Relations
Component Assignments:
This
post explains that the functions of public relations include building
relationships, strategic planning and effective communication. I also show the
importance of Kairos, ethos, pathos and logos in crisis communication and
creating campaigns targeted towards specific publics.
In
this post I use the example of cyanide-laced Tylenol killing several people and
how public relations saved Johnson & Johnson’s reputation. This shows how
public relations professionals use stories creatively and succinctly to generate
ideas and resolutions.
Public
Relations dates back to ancient rhetoricians. In this post, I briefly outline
the stages and development of public relations from ancient times to modern
practices involving the convergence of marketing, journalism and advertising.
This
is a fictional story about a student who turns to his mentor—a professor at BYU—for
ways to continue networking past graduation at BYU. It talks about the Public
Relations Society of America (PRSA)—one of the key ways to stay connected while
working in the field—and some of the resources and opportunities it offers
including the PRSA International Conference.
Hot
Spots
1.
(Field/History) In the past, such as with the example of P.T. Barnum, public
relations has had a reputation for using ‘stunts’ to rope people into
purchasing or committing to a company in some way. On the contrary, most public
relations initiatives today focus on complete transparency as many companies
have found that being completely honest with the public fosters better
relationships.
2. (Personal)
Many times, public relations focuses on money and commercial gain as
quantifiable measurements of success in crisis communication and campaign
planning. As I want to focus on more non-profit and humanitarian public
relations, I want to be able to measure success by people helped and lives
changed—raising awareness of positive messages and relationships.
3.
(Authority) Sometimes, public relations practitioners are put in a position
where their superiors instruct them to build messages based off of dishonest
intentions to boost or save a reputation. Employees must strategically make
decisions based on their ethical standards and the standing of their careers.
Annotated Working Draft of Final Project and Hot Spots in Computational Linguistics
1. Communication and Persuasion in Software Design
The entirety of my field is focused on communication, between two people or between a person and Siri, and yet much of it lacks apparent persuasion. However, the field changes constantly, and Siri's ability to comprehend nuance is improving daily.
2. Storytelling in Software Design
Storytelling in my field equates to being able to identify and analyze issues, create solutions, and then convey this to those in power to make a difference. This requires both the ability to express such issues and to comprehend others expressing similar issues.
3. The Brief and Bold History of Software Design
People have been desperately struggling to get others to understand them since the beginning of time. Now, we are attempting to create coding that can understand us as well.
4. Institutional Authority and Communication in Software Design
The Association for Computational Linguistics runs most of the show. It was designed in order to help many separate research threads compile and assimilate their research, so as to increase overall knowledge and understanding in the field.
Super Sizzlin' Spots
1. (Field) Computational Linguistics has to do with the literal and minute details of communication between man and tech. The many aspects of language that we disregard as elementary are, in fact, the most difficult to reproduce and analyze.
2. (Personal) There is no computer program or software in existence that is able to comprehend human speech like you and I do and it is very likely there never will be. The means by which robots understand us is so foreign, it is difficult to grasp. This distinction is easily one of the most fascinating I have ever come across.
3. (Historical) The history of the field is brief and volatile. Research is constantly being done and technological breakthroughs occur one, maybe twice a week.
To clarify, Computational Linguistics is what my field narrows into. I assumed that doing simply "Software Design" would simplify this process. Oh, how wrong I was. I would like to specify more precisely what I will be discussing.
The entirety of my field is focused on communication, between two people or between a person and Siri, and yet much of it lacks apparent persuasion. However, the field changes constantly, and Siri's ability to comprehend nuance is improving daily.
2. Storytelling in Software Design
Storytelling in my field equates to being able to identify and analyze issues, create solutions, and then convey this to those in power to make a difference. This requires both the ability to express such issues and to comprehend others expressing similar issues.
3. The Brief and Bold History of Software Design
People have been desperately struggling to get others to understand them since the beginning of time. Now, we are attempting to create coding that can understand us as well.
4. Institutional Authority and Communication in Software Design
The Association for Computational Linguistics runs most of the show. It was designed in order to help many separate research threads compile and assimilate their research, so as to increase overall knowledge and understanding in the field.
Super Sizzlin' Spots
1. (Field) Computational Linguistics has to do with the literal and minute details of communication between man and tech. The many aspects of language that we disregard as elementary are, in fact, the most difficult to reproduce and analyze.
2. (Personal) There is no computer program or software in existence that is able to comprehend human speech like you and I do and it is very likely there never will be. The means by which robots understand us is so foreign, it is difficult to grasp. This distinction is easily one of the most fascinating I have ever come across.
3. (Historical) The history of the field is brief and volatile. Research is constantly being done and technological breakthroughs occur one, maybe twice a week.
To clarify, Computational Linguistics is what my field narrows into. I assumed that doing simply "Software Design" would simplify this process. Oh, how wrong I was. I would like to specify more precisely what I will be discussing.
Annotated Working Draft of Final Project and Hot Spots in Statistical Analysis
Component Assignments:
Communication and Persuasion in Statistical Analysis
In a world where push polls are digested as often as big macs, statisticians provide a bridge between the data and the consumer. Although this role is essential, most people are turned away by the complex inner workings, causing stats to speak differently to outsiders than they do to each other.Storytelling in Stats
I attempted to use this post to demonstrate the powerful effect of wording to collect data. On the collection side of stats, something as simple as the syntax used to phrase a sentence can completely swing a large percentage of a sample.History of Ripping People Off With Math
This post focused a lot on the reasons and speeds certain fields of statistics and probabilities developed. I put a particular emphasis on how the evolution of stats was almost always caused by somebody trying to get an unfair advantage over another.Institutional Authority and Communication in Stats
My most recent post explored the importance of technology in statistical communication. Having to rel on technology that is isn't intuitive to statisticians, many a man has been frustrated by fighting against clunky technology.
Hotspots:
1. Since stats are entirely dependent upon technology, those who can't use a computer will not survive very long in the field. At the same time, the technology often feels clunky and outdated. The frustrating part is that there are clearly better options available, and the old ones are there acting as barriers.
2. Someone once said that if you want to tell a clever lie, use statistics. Misleading statistics are a common problem, and misinformation is an art that shows up everywhere from smoking and cancer to civil rights discussions. There is a need to keep the public educated toward general statistics and find a way to prevent small groups from manipulating data.
Annotated Working Draft of Final Project/Hot Spots in Editing
Component Assignment:
Hot Spot #1 (in the field): I like the concept that editing is applicable and needed in all fields of work. In this post, I list many things that editors have a hand in and how they have to be a jack-of-all-trades.
Hot Spot #2 (history): I think the concept of historians compiling manuscripts to produce the most "correct" form is interesting. For example, I talk about how all of Shakespeare's pieces were recorded and published at a later date--leaving the authenticity in the hands of gifted editors. How does this effect the credibility of a piece?
Hot Spot #3 (authority): English has no overarching governing organization--leaving each different field to its own rules and regulation. Would it be a good thing to have a sanctioned law when it comes to language, such as they do in other countries (like France)?
- Communication and Persuasion in Editing
Editors must be able to communicate in all fields, as they are hired by just about everyone. They use both verbal and written forms to communicate with and between writers, editors, and publishers. Persuasion is used both in helping the writer produce a rhetorically successful piece and persuading people to make changes to their work. - Storytelling in Editing
I gave an example story about how an editor can work with a writer in the brainstorming process as well as creating a piece that is grammatically correct and what the publisher desires. I also explained how editors work as a liaison between the writers and publishers to produce the most successful product. - Editing within the History of Civilization
In the earliest days when oral communication was the main form used, scribes were responsible for transcription and inserting grammatical elements. Scholars have used multiple early manuscripts to compile them into one, cohesive document. Now, with the development of printed text and technology, editing is more standardized. - Institutional Authority and Communication
I discussed the Modern Language Association, an organization focused on the study of language. Through handbooks, manuals, and annual conferences, they are able to discuss, modify, and distribute a standardized form of English, grammar, and formatting.
Hot Spot #1 (in the field): I like the concept that editing is applicable and needed in all fields of work. In this post, I list many things that editors have a hand in and how they have to be a jack-of-all-trades.
Hot Spot #2 (history): I think the concept of historians compiling manuscripts to produce the most "correct" form is interesting. For example, I talk about how all of Shakespeare's pieces were recorded and published at a later date--leaving the authenticity in the hands of gifted editors. How does this effect the credibility of a piece?
Hot Spot #3 (authority): English has no overarching governing organization--leaving each different field to its own rules and regulation. Would it be a good thing to have a sanctioned law when it comes to language, such as they do in other countries (like France)?
Annotated Working Draft and Hot Spots - Social Work
Component Assignments:
- Communication and Persuasion in Clinical Social Work
In this post, I compare and contrast the perspectives of therapists and patients and how those perspectives build the kairos of a therapy session over an extended period of time. I also show how the three branches of social work connect with therapy. - Storytelling in Clinical Social Work
I explain why therapists must become adept at telling people their own stories in ways that help them cope with their problems. I include a story from a real therapist that explains why people become stuck in specific modes of thinking and how they can begin to change. - Philosophy: The Bedrock of Civilization...and Modern Therapy
I delve into Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, one of the most common therapy types, which has its roots in cognitive and behavioral ways of thinking that started as parts of Greek philosophy. I also share my History of Psychology Teacher's opinion on the moral implications of psychology's philosophical beginnings. - Institutional Authority and Communication in Social Work
I delineate the function, authority and practices of the National Association of Social Workers. I describe its mode of communication with practitioners, the standards that it holds the field to, and how the organization handles violations of professionalism.
- Hot Spot #1 (Personal/Field): Clinical social work is uniquely focused on the welfare of individuals. Compared to other fields, Social work is less focused on learning about people and more focused on actually helping them, which is why I picked it as a career. For me it is about being able to step into another person's life, relieve some of their suffering, and change their lives forever.
- Hot Spot #2 (Field): Therapy is involves the perspectives and relationship between the therapist and patient. As I explain in "Communication and Persuasion in Social Work," understanding the kairos that both perspectives working together build over time is critical to be able to grasp the nature of therapy and the interplay between both parties.
- Hot Spot #3 (History): Therapy gets its roots from Greek philosophy, and that heritage has consequences, Some of those consequences have negative implications for moral issues including issues involving moral relativity and materialism, which therapists disregard at their peril.
Annotated Working Draft and Hotspots in Economics
Component Assignments:
- Communication and Persuasion in Economics EducationCommunication and Persuasion is difficult when you can understand what someone
is saying. That happens a lot with Economics.
- Storytelling in my FieldNot written yet.
- Economics within the History of CivilizationEconomic Thought can be traced back to the 9th century B.C. but it is more difficult to identify where modern Economic thought has its roots because it is so closely tied withb Statistics.
- Institutional Authority and CommunicationNot written yet.
Hot Spots
- With something as important as Economics and as large of an impact that it has on society, you would think that it would be presented in a format that would be easier to understand. Rather, because the concepts are so complex and in depth, those who study it have a hard time conveying those concepts in a simple and concise manner which deters people away from studying it.
- Where does the Foundations of Economics truly lie? Is it in the philosophical realm of thought that can be traced to antiquity? Or in the statistical complexity that has developed within the last few hundred years? If we can identify which one, could that have an effect of the simplicity of possible future presentation of the subject?
Annotated Working Draft of Final Project/Hot Spots in Marketing & Market Research
Component
Assignments:
1. Communication and Persuasion in Market Research
The most important takeaway from this initial post about market research is the power of the consumer to dictate how companies act. Another important theme is that it is up to the market research staff to engender communication and begin the conversation with the consumer, asking the right questions along the way. Without them, companies are left in the dark, and nobody benefits.
The most important takeaway from this initial post about market research is the power of the consumer to dictate how companies act. Another important theme is that it is up to the market research staff to engender communication and begin the conversation with the consumer, asking the right questions along the way. Without them, companies are left in the dark, and nobody benefits.
2.
Storytelling in Market Research
In this post, I used the story of the New Coke fiasco to illustrate company reliance on consumers. While it is important to have hard numbers, marketing is still an art, one in which the numbers should back up a marketer’s gut feeling about consumer wants, and not the other way around.
In this post, I used the story of the New Coke fiasco to illustrate company reliance on consumers. While it is important to have hard numbers, marketing is still an art, one in which the numbers should back up a marketer’s gut feeling about consumer wants, and not the other way around.
3.
Marketing Within the History of Civilization
Marketing has existed ever since people began to buy and sell. It is the language of trade, the passage of information from the consumer to the seller. When a consumer buys something, he imparts a little bit of his preferences in that purchase, which gives the seller the information he needs to sell better products. And with the evolution of communication has come the evolution of marketing.
Marketing has existed ever since people began to buy and sell. It is the language of trade, the passage of information from the consumer to the seller. When a consumer buys something, he imparts a little bit of his preferences in that purchase, which gives the seller the information he needs to sell better products. And with the evolution of communication has come the evolution of marketing.
4.
Institutional Authority and Communication in Marketing
In this post, the most important theme is marketing’s constancy of change. Stewardship of that change is in any and all marketers’ hands; they all have the power to improve communication with consumers and to create products that will help society.
In this post, the most important theme is marketing’s constancy of change. Stewardship of that change is in any and all marketers’ hands; they all have the power to improve communication with consumers and to create products that will help society.
Hotspots:
Hotspot #1 (in the field): Marketing’s sole purpose is not
to push product. Marketing’s purpose is to create a dialogue with the consumer,
using hard data collected by asking the right questions, and coupling that with
the marketer’s gut-instinct. Marketing is communication.
Hotspot #2 (History): Marketing strategy has changed with
how people communicate. With every new medium, marketers have used
communication to reach consumers. This is because trade has always been a tacit
conversation between merchant and consumer, even in ancient days.
Hotspot #3 (storytelling): The story of New Coke is the
perfect example of how marketers get it wrong. It’s a case study in what not to
do.
Annotated Working Draft of Final Project / Hot Spots in OR Nursing
- Communication and Persuasion in My Field Communication and Persuasion in the Field of Operation Nursing
There can be both positive and negative communication in OR Nursing. The positive persuasion is when a staff member can convince a patient to make a good medical decision. Communication is negative when it is used in the medical field to intimidate and undermine coworkers.
- Storytelling in My Field Storytelling in OR Nursing This blog post gives an example story to illustrate that storytelling is the backbone of the medical field. Many medical problems are figured out through communication in the form of telling stories both orally, and in the written form as a medical history.
- My field within the history of civilization
Medicine Through the Millennia This blog post give a broad rang of how nursing came to be as well as going specifically into how nursing became predominately female and back. it also talks about how medicine started in the ancient times with the Greeks. - Institutional Authority and Communication Institutional Authority and Communication in OR Nursing JACHO is the institutions designed to create order in the health system. They do this by having constant inspections and also hold an annual conference for nurses. JACHO protocol is changed by the legislature. Hot Spots Hot spot #1- (Personal) - the importance of communication in helping persuade people to make health conscious choices. This has personal relevance because I had to do a lot of this type of persuasion in my last job as a CNA so i can truly see the importance of this. Hot spot #2- (In the Field/ history) - Nursing is a timeless and has had an influence on people since the begining of time. This History is also ongoing and is always changing the health field as of now nursing is playing a major roll in the changes in the medical field. The history of Nursing changes they way Nursing field is today. Hot spot #3 - (In the Field) - JACHO is the protector. I think this is important to include this because it encompasses all of the order keeping sectors of nursing which include keeping communication positive as well as protecting patients and having overall good health care.
Annotated Working Draft of Final Project and Hotspots in Biochemistry
Component Assignments:
- Communication and Persuasion in Biochemistry
In this post, I explained the common lack of enthusiasm for chemistry and biochemistry among the majority of people. I also explained my own struggles to break into the chemical field because of the new vocabulary. - Storytelling in Biochemistry
I demonstrated the gap between discovering new technology or breakthroughs and the application of these new discoveries. Though scientists are on a constant quest for greater knowledge, they are also very skeptical and sometimes slow to accept change. I sought to inspire those in the field to quickly confirm and accept or disprove and reject new theories. - Biochemistry within the History of Civilization
Biochemistry is a very new field relative to the sciences, but chemistry has its roots as far back as humans can remember. In an interview with a BYU chemistry professor, I found out that the goal of biochemists is to discover exactly how everything works in the human body and how to positively manipulate it. - Institutional Authority and Communication in Biochemistry
While writing this, I learned how organizations like the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) regulate the chemical field. With frequent journals, annual conferences and the power of funding distribution in their hands, this organization and others regulate and influence biochemist across the country.
Hot Spots
- Hotspot #1 (personal): Making chemistry language more accessible. In my education, I have had a difficult time trying to understand and contribute when I am barely learning the jargon. Other people are similarly intimidated, especially outside of the field, and they feel alienated and become suspicious of chemistry.
- Hotspot #2 (field/personal/historical): Drawing upon the example of Leeuwenhoek who discovered the first bacteria, but was a draper by trade, the biochemistry field needs to be prepared to allow for "amateur" scientists. New technology (like organic material 3D printers) are becoming cheaper. Our field needs to have the infrastructure to keep up.
- Hotspot #3 (field): With the advent of "amateur" scientists, chemistry regulatory agencies need to come out of the dark. Of course, the agencies will have to monitor scientists, but they should also offer grants and scholarships in order to maintain a positive image.
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