Annotated Bibliography

Beukeboom, Camiel J. "Stress-Reducing Effects of Real and Artificial Nature in a Hospital Waiting Room." Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine. N.p., Apr. 2012. Web. 3 Apr. 2014.

This article is a credible source for my research because it is a study done by doctors who are trained in the subject. The author’s credentials include a PhD in Psychology.  Date-wise this publication is important to include because it is current and relevant information. The author’s main goal in this article is to inform about the study done on how plants reduce stress in a hospital waiting rooms. The publishing source for this article generally targets an audience that fits the following description: the educated medical community. This audience would be interested in this subject because it shows that there is a simple remedy to stress and would generally agree with this author’s perspective on the topic. The author incorporates the following types of evidence: stats and research. This evidence builds credibility because it is all based on the study done by doctors but is also limited because it doesn't look into other possibilities that may have caused lower stress . Based on my own opinion, experiences, and research, I agree with this author because this is a reliable source. I think this article is important to include in my essay because it gives proven evidence of nature helping human health.

Brymer, Eric, Thomas F. Cuddihy, and Vinathe Sharma-Brymer. "The Role of Nature-Based Experiences in the Development and Maintenance of Wellness." Asia-Pacific Journal of Health, Sport & Physical Education 2010. SPORTDiscus, 2010. Web. 3 Apr. 2014.

This article is a credible source for my research because this source explains how nature contributes to human health. The author’s credentials include PhD (University of Wollongong), MSc (Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology (University of Liverpool), Grad Cert (Teaching in Higher Education) (University of Wales), Grad Cert (Business) (University of Wollongong), Sports Science (Liverpool Polytechnic).  Date-wise this publication is important to include because it is a recent article. The author’s main goal in this article is to inform/teach about how nature influences health . The publishing source for this article generally targets an audience that fits the following description: Educated medically minded individuals. This audience would be interested in this subject because anyone who reads this article can benefit from its information and would generally agree with this author’s perspective on the topic. The author incorporates the following types of evidence: studies and research. This evidence builds credibility because of the authors background and the credibility of the work that is presented but is also limited because it may not cover all angles of the topic. Based on my own opinion, experiences, and research, I agree with this author because the evidence provided is very credible. I think this article is important to include in my essay because it supports the topic of how nature benefits human health.

Ellens, Herold J. "God's Health and Human Health: A Proposal for the World of Well-being."ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials. EBSCO, Jan. 2011. Web. 3 Apr. 2014.

This article is a credible source for my research because it focuses on the spiritual side of human health. The author’s credentials include two doctorates, three masters and two bachelors degrees focused toward Christianity.  Date-wise this publication is important to include because it is recent article and the information doesn't change. The author’s main goal in this article is to teach about spiritual health. The publishing source for this article generally targets an audience that fits the following description: scholarly Christians. This audience would be interested in this subject because it shows how human and spiritual health relate. and would generally agree/disagree with this author’s perspective on the topic. The author incorporates the following types of evidence: biblical truths and some science. This evidence builds credibility because of it neutrality and use of facts but is also limited because the Bible isn't always considered a credible source depending on the audience. Based on my own opinion, experiences, and research, I agree/disagree with this author because there could be some truth between spiritual and physical health and there may not be. I think this article is important to include in my essay because it gives the spiritual aspect to this paper.

Miner, Maureen, Martin Dowson, and Kim Malone. "Spiritual Satisfaction of Basic Psychological Needs and Psychological Health." Journal of Psychology & Theology. N.p., Dec.-Jan. 2013. Web. 3 Apr. 2014.

     This article is a credible source for my research because it is a article in a psychology journal. The author’s credentials include being a doctor of medicine and board certifications in pain medicine, physical medicine & rehabilitation, and spinal injury medicine.  Date-wise this publication is important to include because it is based on a recent study. The author’s main goal in this article is to inform and teach about psychological health . The publishing source for this article generally targets an audience that fits the following description: educated. This audience would be interested in this subject because it has information that could improve their overall mental heath and would generally agree with this author’s perspective on the topic. The author incorporates the following types of evidence: studies and medical evidence. This evidence builds credibility because of its prominence in the medical community but is also limited because it is a recent study it hasn't been completely verified yet. Based on my own opinion, experiences, and research, I agree with this author because the psychological studies does support this article. I think this article is important to include in my essay because it provides information about psychological health.

O'Brian, Graham J. "A Theology of Purpose: Creation, Evolution and the Understanding of Purpose." Science & Christian Belief. N.p., Apr. 2007. Web. 3 Apr. 2014.

       This article is a credible source for my research because it will give me a background and look at the purpose of creation. The author’s credentials include a PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology (Canterbury University), three years postdoctoral experience in molecular virology (Auckland University), and a Masters degree in Theology from Laidlaw College (BCNZ). Graham’s research interests include the dialogue between science and theology, and Christian ethics (especially bioethics)..  Date-wise this publication is important to include because the article was written in 2007 the information is still relevant. The author’s main goal in this article is to inform about creation. The publishing source for this article generally targets an audience that fits the following description: educated. This audience would be interested in this subject because it can beneficial to their lives and would generally agree/disagree with this author’s perspective on the topic. The author incorporates the following types of evidence:Science and Biblical. This evidence builds credibility because it uses indisputable evidence but is also limited because the studies used don't cover all the information. Based on my own opinion, experiences, and research, I agree with this author because the information seems to be unbiased and justified well. I think this article is important to include in my essay because it provides a great deal of background on the subject.