Michele Whitney
I have proudly been writing for Suite101.com since 2009.
I have a variety of interests that range from business to beauty. I am creative by nature, and I choose to express myself either through music (playing the flute) or creative writing. Although music is my first love, I have been writing since I was a child. My writing has been published in Diverse Voices Quarterly, the Chicago Sun-Times and other venues. I am also a dedicated advocate and volunteer; having worked with several organizations within the community. I hold a BS in Marketing from Northern Illinois University, as well as an MBA. Currently, I am working on a PhD in Public Service Leadership where my dissertation topic will be on the human-animal bond. I also serve on the Board of Directors for the West Suburban Humane Society (WSHS) in Downers Grove, IL and volunteer on the Associate Board for Found Chicago.
In the future, I would like to conduct research on many issues that have affected my life, including alcoholism, addiction and recovery, Alzheimer's disease, family caregiving, and grief and bereavement. I also want to increase awareness of the overall health benefits of animals through the development of humane education programs. If I am not writing or playing the flute, I also spend my time fishkeeping, being an aunt, watching my favorite daytime drama, General Hospital, caring for my mother, trying new recipes, practicing aromatherapy, and taking care of my feline animal companion, Samson.
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Latest Articles
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New Attraction for Holiday Shoppers - Photos With Tiger Cubs
Some holiday shoppers are choosing to take photos with tiger cubs at malls as opposed to photos with Santa this holiday season.
Nov 30, 2011
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Parental Loss - Grief Responses of Adult Children
The death of a parent can bring about many different kinds of grief responses depending on the situation surrounding the loss.
Nov 25, 2011
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Ethics in Nonprofit Organizations - Current Standards
Although they are not governed the same as for profits, nonprofits must incorporate ethical best practices in their current level of ethical standards.
Oct 22, 2011
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Ethics in Nonprofit Organizations - Education and Training
Ethics education and training are key elements to ethical behavior within nonprofit organizations.
Sep 11, 2011
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Ethics in Nonprofit Organizations - Ethical Challenges
There are many ethical challenges that nonprofit organizations face in the area of volunteers, leadership, and nonprofit marketing.
Sep 10, 2011
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Ethics in Nonprofit Organizations
Ethical behavior within nonprofit organizations are important because of the nature and mission of these types of organizations.
Sep 9, 2011
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Mixed Methods Research - Research Questions
Mixed methods research questions are complex and must reflect the nature of both the qualitative and quantitative data.
Jun 26, 2011
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Mixed Methods Research in the Social Sciences - Research Design
Choosing mixed methods as a research strategy requires selecting a design that will best represent the data collected for the study.
Jun 19, 2011
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Mixed Methods Research in the Social Sciences - The Four Factors
There are four factors to consider before using mixed methods research as a form of inquiry, and these are timing, weighting, mixing, and theorizing.
Sep 14, 2010
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Mixed Methods Research in the Social Sciences
Mixed methods research has become a more accepted form of inquiry within the social sciences. It is a holistic way of solving research problems.
Sep 7, 2010
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