Artifacts, Issue 11 (2014)

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Artifacts is a refereed journal of undergraduate work in rhetoric and composition at the University of Missouri. The journal celebrates writing in all its forms by inviting student authors to submit projects composed across different genres and media. Artifacts seeks to promote a public exchange of ideas by providing MU students with audiences outside their own classrooms. Please note that all links provided in the articles were current at the time the article was placed in MOspace.

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A Journey to other worlds
(University of Missouri, The Campus Writing Program, 2014) Miller, Daniel
In the following paper, [the author intends] to define the well documented astral projection legend, and then compare and contrast variants of the legend found around the world.
Hannibal, MO: "America's Hometown" amidst fictional landscape
(University of Missouri, The Campus Writing Program, 2014) Marschka, Lindsey
In order to fully appreciate the scope of our surroundings, we must look to and describe different views of the same scene throughout history, detailing what composes this view and why these stages are necessary in foreseeing the future of places. A notable forerunner in historically abundant landscapes, as it hugs the western shore of the Mississippi River, Hannibal, Missouri (MO) is a small town defined by its river heritage, impacts of adventurous settlers', and most of all, change.
The Phenomenon of impulse buying
(University of Missouri, The Campus Writing Program, 2014) Mendenhall, Cole
For many people, impulsiveness can be intuitive by nature. Impulsiveness can be related to their personality, low-inhibitions, external factors or all of the above. To an extent, this can be common and not harmful, but there comes a point when the individual has lost control of his or her impulsive behaviors. This is visible in common realms such as shopping.
Evaluation of electronic medical record implementation and patient satisfaction
(University of Missouri, The Campus Writing Program, 2014) Corwin, Brianna
Computers and electronic medical records are widely used by clinicians in ambulatory settings. Indeed, both the United States federal government and the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom have recently announced large initiatives to increase the use of computers as part of routine ambulatory care. Unfortunately, there is little information on how physicians' use of computers in the outpatient exam room affects physician-patient communication. This study evaluates the impact of exam-room computers on communication between clinicians and patients.
The Trouble with princes
(University of Missouri, The Campus Writing Program, 2014) Eshelman, Amanda
Amanda Eshelman decided to write about The Prince in her Middle Ages and Renaissance class primarily because she hated it a lot. This is her attempt at a reasonable justification for bashing a centuries old classic and an exploration of power and self.

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