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Shaw describes various alternative medical beliefs and suggests that the belief in alternative medicine comes from a dissatisfaction with Western medicine. Shaw believes that natural medicine is educational through generations, that it allows people to respect their bodies, and that it gives a person a feeling of control over their own body in a time of rampant chronic illnesses. Created by Anna Shaw when she was enrolled in Jacqueline Thursby's English 356 course in Fall 2003.

Scope and Contents note Discusses factors in the decision for females to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Explains that since women in the church are not commanded to serve missions as men are, they tend to look for spiritual confirmation in deciding to go. Mentions common elements in the decision process for women: patriarchal blessings, prayer, fasting, and scripture study (all means of receiving personal guidance), the influence of others, and personal revelatory moments....

Scope and Contents Submitted by BYU student Ronda Knudsen for her Master's thesis in American Studies with Folklore emphasis. About the role and rites of LDS women and their relationships with their children. Contains information about the supposed subjugation of LDS women versus the reality, mother's relationships with their children, especially missionary children, and how LDS women traditionally prepare for marriage and family, as well as contemporary implications. Prepared on April 22, 2003 for the thesis...

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Coe discusses the practice of quoting movies, focusing on the use of quotes from comedies. She explains that for a movie quote to have comedic success it needs to fit the tone of the conversation it is used in and it the audience must be able to recognize the quote. She asserts that a funny quote can also be successful when it acts as a release in an argument. Created by Cameron Coe when she was enrolled in Eric Eliason's English 392 class during fall semester 2005.

Scope and Contents note Defines dating as a way for people learn to recognize the qualities they want in a spouse. Explains blind dating as an alternative option when traditional dating doesn't lead to marriage. Discusses both sincere and self-serving reasons people have for arranging blind dates. Explains reasons people go on a blind dates despite their negative stigma as 1) a desire not to offend whoever is setting the person up, and 2) a hope that eventually a blind date might result in a rewarding relationship....

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Collection of stories involving unappetizing food and situations that it must be eaten. Included are stories about visiting homes where the host prepared a cultural meal that was not appetizing to the informant, eating insects, and awkward date situations. Created for Dr. Thursby's English 391 course taught at Brigham Young University, Winter 2007.

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Nielson collected stories peers that rock climb as their sport of choice. Included are stories of big falls, stories of climbs that happened, gifts that climbers exchanged, and equipment explanations. Project was created for an English 391 course taught at Brigham Young University in 2000.

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Spencer collected folklore related to the West Jordan High School cross country team, of which he was a past member. Included are stories of pranks played by the runners, team traditions and bonding exercises, and explanations of some favorite team sayings. The project was written for an English 391 class taught at Brigham Young University in 1998.

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Dixon collected narratives from women who made scrapbooks, and hypothesized that the books were made for creative outlet, social interaction, and affirmation of the life cycle. Included are stories of how women began scrapbooking, descriptions of their favorite scrapbook page, and small thumbnail sketches of these pages. The project was written for Dr. Eliason's English class taught at Brigham Young University in 1999.

Scope and Contents note Explores reasons why some people are so interested in the Middle Ages today. Explains that most people's interest began with reading books or playing childhood games associated with the Middle Ages, or with a general interest in history. Discusses Medieval reenactments and the different roles participants enjoy playing. Describes elements of the culture such as fighting, chivalry, feasting, and clothing. Created by Miriam Ward while she was enrolled in Jill Terry Rudy's English 391 class...