Writing about Grief
Writing about Grief
Read the essay by nurse Cheryl A. Dellasega, "The Grief Train," in our book, Reflections, pp.4-5.
What does the author show us about the nature of grieving? How does she connect grief to a train? We call this her organizing metaphor or trope. Explain at least three points the author makes about grief in her essay.
Quoting: You should quote at least one time from Dellasesga in your essay. You may quote more than once if you like. See the handout, “How to Quote,” in the Handouts Folder, in D2L. Note how properly to lead into quotations, and also correctly punctuate them. Give the page number of the quote in parentheses at the end, as you see in the handout.
Example:
Dellasega tells us that she found her husband “sprawled at the bottom of our basement steps” (4).
Getting Started
- Quotations and Quotation MarksQuotation marks also known as quotes are punctuation marks used to indicate material that has been reproduced word for word, but they are also used to signal dialogue. In American English most punctuation is placed inside the quotes.
MLA Document Formatting
MLA has specific rules for formatting the first page of student papers. Below you will find basic parameters but, more detailed information can be found online at the link provided both below and on the Additional Resources tab for MLA.
Recommended Article
- American Journal of Nursing
The Grief Train
Dellasega, Cheryl A. Ph.D., RN, CRNP
Additional Resources
- Nursing Resource GuideThis guide provides resources for Nursing and related fields. It is designed to guide researchers through the different steps of the research process. It provides a starting point for accessing the different types of materials available through the library, and connects students with academic support services such as tutoring and writing help.
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