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Dr. Laura Crosswell

  • Department: Reynolds School of Journalism
  • w88 online live casino Course: Journalism 490A/691A; Applied Research in Health Communication
  • Semester: Spring 2018

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The willingness and intent to make positive changes in society brings us together in this class as we explore the best practices for applied research in health communication. w88 online live casino learn the theories and techniques that guide effective health messaging, as well as the importance of data-driven decisions in strategic planning. Throughout the semester, w88 online live casino apply what they have learned in class as they work on an applied research project that serves a local healthcare client.

Please provide a brief description of the project/service activity.

w88 online live casino worked together to address the needs of the UNR Medical School's Student Outreach Clinic. The class developed deliverables that aimed to address the identified needs of the SOC. From the SOC: "The goals of the Student Outreach Clinic are really twofold: to provide access to quality healthcare to the under-served populations of Northern Nevada and to help medical w88 online live casino gain meaningful clinical experience early in their education such that they are better prepared to become future providers. Not only are the under-insured provided a place to receive healthcare - medical w88 online live casino improve cultural competencies by interacting with a demographic they might not encounter otherwise. We always face the challenge of providing the most complete care with the limited resources allocated to us. More current challenges include marketing to our demographics such that they are aware of and attracted to the clinic. Basically, how do we get more people to come consistently?"
Specifically, students aimed to increase awareness, interest, and repeat ‘visits' among the SOC's target demographics; which included (1) SOC patients/under-served populations (2) Community w88 online live casino/Physicians (3) Potential donors and community outreach. In three separate teams, groups focused on different messaging objectives/deliverables for the different audience groups. Each team determined how to best reach their specific audience and meet communication objectives through research-based insights and data-driven deliverables.

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The motivation to use w88 online live casino as a teaching pedagogy stemmed from my students' interests and goals. Students at the journalism school are interested in experiential learning, practical experience, and projects with a purpose. They want to develop the skills and experience that will best position them to make a positive impact on society. I want to serve their passion/goals the best I can, and the OSLCE offered the training, tools, and support that helped me help them.

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Be flexible, open-minded, and fully engaged. Think beyond the final course grade and instead concentrate on your contributions to the w88 online live casino and personal growth throughout the experience.

Name something important you learned as a w88 online live casino member through your work with OSLCE and service-learning.

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w88 online live casino offers a structured learning opportunity for students as they engage in working relationships with actual clients. Students more fully develop critical skills in health communication practices through such collaborative community relationships. I have found that the w88 online live casino component promotes greater student engagement with the class project, as well as the overall quality of project outcomes. The SOC has been a great partner to work with, as representatives have visited the class throughout past semesters and generously provided information, data, and opportunities for hands-on student research. In the fall, the class also took a field trip to the Student Outreach Clinic to get a better feel for challenges/opportunities/potential messaging strategies. In turn, students gain first-hand experience in developing strategic and informed approaches to client deliverables.

Describe a moment from this/last semester that stands out to you.

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