Literature Resource Center English 12 Honors / Mr. Clark Research Paper: Critical Survey Analysis Steps to Complete 1 . Choose an author and one major work (or collection of short works) to research (from the list in class): Tolkien The Hobbit 2. Browse books and Literature Resource Center for articles about your topic. Read and see what appears to be out there about your work. 3. Narrow the topic appropriately!! 3. Settle on 3-4 SCHOLARLY sources (at least 2 must be from Literature Research Center) from databases, specialized encyclopedias, literary book series, and/or cholarly Internet sites - no Wikipedia, Spark Notes, etc. * 4. Complete the paper, turn in the hardcopy on time 5. Submit to turnitin. com on time **NOTE: You are not citing from the primary source literature itself, only critiques, etc. about it! For both papers: typed/printed, using MLA style (and MHS manuscript style), properly cited. Research Paper = 5-6 total pages Title page (5%) 3-4 pages of analysis (at least 2 h FULL pages at a proper font size), with ample text support (supporting quotes) and proper internal citations, highlighted • Works Cited page (15%) submit to turnitin. om (-10% per day not completed, up to 50% of final paper value) Additional Requirements 1 .
Highlight all quotes/citations in the paper (2-4 per body paragraph) 2. Attached to paper (first page for Literature Resource Center articles) (5% each) 11/25/13 How is it going? This is Daniel yet again, obviously considering this is my Journal. I am no longer at the Chilhowee Veterinarian Clinic:'' I have now moved to Blount Memorial Hospital where I will now be shadowing the radiology team. Radiology is the area where I plan to work once I finish college. I am not sure what part of adiology I want to focus on yet, but I am sure I want to become a doctor in radiology. Today, I was granted the opportunity to accompany the Fluoroscopy team.
I was granted the opportunity to observe a fluoroscopy. Basically a fluoroscopy is an imaging technique that uses X-rays to obtain real-time moving images of the internal structures of a patient through the use of a fluoroscope. Throughout the rest of my day, I observed a Barium Swallow, and also a Barium Enema. Barium sulfate is used as X-ray radiocontrast agents for imaging the human gastrointestinal tract. A barium wallow (or esophagography) is a medical imaging procedure used to examine the upper GI (gastrointestinal) tract, which includes the esophagus and, to a lesser extent, the stomach.
As the patient swallows the barium suspension, it coats the esophagus with a thin layer of the barium. This enables the hollow structure to be imaged. I was also given the opportunity to prepare the Barium. It was a powder, and all I did was add a cup of water to it, shake shake shake, and boom! I made the Barium suspension! The other procedure I was able to observe was the Barium Enema. A barium enema is a special X-ray exam used to detect changes or bnormalities in the large intestine (colon). Basically, air is inserted into the patient''s colon after the barium coating is in place.
The air expands the colon and improves the quality of the X-ray images. This was interesting to see. I did get to help with a couple other tasks. I was allowed to raise the Fluoroscopy bed to standing position by pressing the magic button. I also was allowed to dispose of the dirty linen after the procedures were done. That Just about concludes my day! It has been an interesting first day. 11/26/13 Day two at my final rotation at Blount Memorial Hospital. I am in radiology still, however, I am no longer in Fluorscopy. Today I am shadowing C. T. scan department. This department has it''s pros and cons when shadowing.
For example, a pro would be observing the C. T scan taking place and witnessing all of the processes going on inside of the machine. The results are incredible. A computed tomography (CT) scan uses X-rays to make detailed pictures of structures inside of the body. During the test, the patient will lie on a table that is attached to the CT scanner, which is a large doughnut-shaped machine. The CT scanner sends X-rays through the body area eing studied. Each rotation of the scanner provides a picture of a thin slice of the organ or area. All of the pictures are saved as a group on a computer.
In some cases, a dye called contrast material may be used. It may be put in a vein (''V) in the patient''s arm, or it may be placed into other parts of your body (such as the rectum or a Joint) to see those areas better. For some types of CT scans you drink the dye. The dye makes structures and organs easier to see on the CT pictures. A CT scan can be used to study all parts of your body, such as the chest, belly, pelvis, or an arm or leg. It can ake pictures of body organs, such as the liver, pancreas, intestines, kidneys, bladder, adrenal glands, lungs, and heart.
It also can study blood vessels, bones, and the a single thing. I am simply allowed to sit in a chair and observe. After seeing the first couple scans, my time here became monotonous. Once you have seen one C. A. T. scan, you have seen them all. I did see one very interesting patient during this time. This patient had fluid in his liver, so before doing the C. T. scan, the doctors had to remove the fluid to acquire proper images. This was pretty disgusting if I do say so yself. They inserted a draining tube through the abdomen and let the nastiness flow out.
They filled up approximately six canisters with this disgusting fluid. I have realized that all of the staff is very helpful, any questions I had they were happy to answer. I also observed that each person in this field enjoys what they do and believe that it is totally worth the time it takes to get to their levels of expertise. It has been an alright second day, but it was a bit slow. 12/2/13 Day three in the radiology department. I have now been to Fluoroscopy and C. T. Scan. I am now at M. R. I scan. MRI stands for Magnetic resonance imaging.
A MRI is a test that uses a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy to make pictures of organs and structures inside the body. In many cases MRI gives different information about structures in the body than can be seen with an X-ray, ultrasound, or computed tomography (CT) scan. MRI also may show problems that cannot be seen with other imaging methods. For an MRI test, the area of the body being studied is placed inside a special machine that contains a strong magnet. Pictures from an MRI scan are digital images that can be saved and stored on a computer for more study.
The images also can be reviewed remotely, such as in a clinic or an operating room. In some cases, contrast material may be used during the MRI scan to show certain structures more clearly. MRI, Just like CT scan, is interesting to observe to a certain point. Afer you see one, you have seen them all. The difference between an MRI and a CT scan is that an MRI takes about 45 miniutes and a CT scan takes about 10. The whole day, all I did was sit in a chair, and watch a computer screen for three hours. I only observed three MRI''s in that time. I did make friends with the doctors working in MRI and we chatted a good amount.
This made today a lot more enjoyable. Today was not terrible, but it was a tad bit boring. 12/3/13 Today is Tuesday! It feels weird for some reason I am writing a WLE Journal entry... But anyways... Today.... Today was different. I don''t really feel as if it had anything to do with radiology, but I had a great time! I was placed with someone from transport. Basically the whole entire day we did nothing but transport patients. I made a new best friend. We are basically the same person besides the fact that he is black! HAHA He may be black, but his name was also Daniel, and we had an absolute ball today!
I was given the oppurtunity to transfer a patient from a bed to the surgical bed! This guy weighed a ton, and it was quite the challenge! I also got to drive the bed! It was a very enjoyable experience! I asked Daniel a whole bunch of question about certain people in the hospital, and he told me his exact opinion, and told me what they did, and around the BLT from the Atrium Café! This is basically everything I did, I hope I am not penalized for this Journal entry being a tad bit short. I really have nothing else to put down for today except that it was a very enjoyable day.
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