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Diaries and Journals
Diaries refer to a daily record of observations, experiences, events and feelings of the writer which contains an air of frankness not usually done in writings for publication. Diaries and journals are often used interchangeably.
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What is a personal journal entry?
A personal journal entry is a written reflection in which an individual records their thoughts, feelings, experiences, and observations. It often serves as a private space for self-expression, allowing the writer to explore their emotions, document daily events, or set personal goals. Journal entries can vary in style and content, ranging from structured narratives to freeform musings. This practice can promote self-awareness, emotional clarity, and personal growth.
What is the corresponding journal entry for waste?
The journal entry for waste typically involves debiting a "Waste Expense" or "Loss on Waste" account to recognize the cost associated with the waste produced. At the same time, an equivalent credit is made to the inventory or production account to reflect the reduction in usable materials. For example, if $500 worth of materials were wasted, the entry would be: debit Waste Expense $500 and credit Inventory $500. This helps maintain accurate financial records by accounting for losses in production.
I use a digital journaling app for my diary, which allows me to easily organize my thoughts and experiences while offering features like tagging and searching. It also enables me to add photos and voice notes, making my entries more dynamic. Occasionally, I use a traditional notebook for a more tactile writing experience, especially when I want to reflect without distractions. Both methods help me capture my daily reflections and emotions effectively.
In concept diaries are a place to collect private thoughts one has no one to share with. This may be because that person is isolated with no one to talk to. Or, that may be because the private thoughts regard secrets that the individual feels no one will understand or accept.
In certain instances the intended privacy of diaries has become bastardized, as that they don't have legal protections. Without legal protections they become a source to be used against someone. Robbing their secrets to be used in media, court, blackmail, or mere violation of friendship.
What are the criticism on peplau's theory?
Criticism of Peplau's theory includes its heavy focus on interpersonal relationships, which could limit its applicability to broader nursing contexts. Some argue that it lacks emphasis on other important aspects of nursing such as clinical skills and technical knowledge. Additionally, there are concerns about the complexity and subjectivity of her framework, which may make it challenging to implement in practice.
What percentage of people are left handed?
It varies, it is between 7-10% of the population
Also, it depends on what you call "left-handed". Does that mean you write with it? What if you write with the left and do everything else, like play the guitar and throw baseballs with the right? There's a few people out there that only use their left hand for writing and it feels more natural to use the right for nearly everything else. (The opposite of that is also true.)
For a number, though, when taking into account old people and young, the number is usually right around 7%. When looking at schools now, it is usually working out to right around 10%. I've actually noticed this... Usually high school (just a few years ago) there were about three left-handers in the class, me and two others, when class size was about 30 people.
I know there's a lot here, and it was a simple question, but I figured I'd try to open your mind a little.
Do left handed people live longer than right handed people?
They do not. On average, right handed people live 9 years longer than them.
Do left-handed people grasp things quicker then right-handed people?
Some studies say that a left hander's brain is structured so they have a wider range of abilities. Does this mean that we rightys are a bit disabled?I guess it does. The part of the brain that lefties use are more in tact with their creative side and their scientific understanding. Here's some famous lefties:
: Left-Handed U.S. Presidents
James A. Garfield (1831-1881) 20th
Herbert Hoover (1874-1964) 31st
Harry S. Truman (1884-1972) 33rd
Gerald Ford (1913- ) 38th
Ronald Reagan (1911 - ) 40th
George H.W. Bush (1924- ) 41st
Bill Clinton (1946- ) 42nd
Barack Obama (1961- ) 44th
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: Left-Handed U.S. Politicos
Senator Bill Bradley, Rhodes scholar, basketball star
McGeorge Bundy, presidential advisor
Benjamin Franklin, statesman/publisher/scientist
Steve Forbes, businessman/publisher
Jean-Marc Froidevaux ?, Swiss politician
Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Supreme Court Justice
Senator Daniel Inouye
Anthony Kennedy, Supreme Court Justice
Alan Keyes, US Senator, US Ambasador
Brigadier Gen. Lee Hsien Loon, Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore
John McCain, US SenatorB
Robert S. McNamara, Secretary of Defense
Col. Oliver North, White House aid
H. Ross Perot, businessman
William Perry, Secretary of Defense
Nelson Rockefeller, Vice President
Senator Hugh Scott
Robert Wagner, New York mayor
Henry Wallace, Vice President
[Senator Bob Dole - switched to left due to injury]
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: Miscellaneous Left-Handers
Joan of Arc (?), French heroine
Lloque Yapanqui (?), Inca monarch
Ramses II (?), Egyptian pharaoh
Tiberius (?), Roman emperor
Alexander the Great
Charlemagne, Holy Roman emperor
Julius Caesar, Roman general
Napoléon Bonaparte (?), French emperor
Josephine de Beauharnais
King Louis XVI of France
Queen Victoria of England
King George II of England
King George VI of England
Prince Charles of England
Prince William of England
Fidel Castro, Cuban leader
Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli prime-minister
Ehud Olmert, Israeli prime-minister
Nicole d'Oresme, mathematician
Henry Ford, automobile manufacturer
David Rockefeller, banker
Dwight F. Davis, founder of the Davis Cup in tennis
Helen Keller, advocate for the blind
Dr. Albert Schweitzer, physician/missionary
August Piccard, inventor of stratosphere, bathosphere
Edwin Buzz Aldrin, astronaut
Wally Schirra, astronaut
Dr. Mark Silver, surgeon
Paul Prudhomme, chef
Cecil Beaton, photographer/costume designer
Lord Baden-Powell, founder of the Boy Scouts (ambidexterous)
Dave Barry, journalist
David Broder, journalist
Edward R. Murrow, correspondent
Ted Koppel, journalist
Forrest Sawyer, journalist
Ray Suarez, journalist
John F. Kennedy, Jr., lawyer/publisher
Caroline Kennedy, lawyer/author
Ron Reagan, son of Ronald Reagan
Vin Scully, sports broadcaster
David Letterman (?), host
Jay Leno, host
Lenny Bruce, comedian
Allen Ludden, host
Joel Hodgson, host of Mystery Science Theater 3000
Wink Martindale, game show host
Uri Geller, psychokinetic performer
Richard Simmons, exercise guru
Euell Gibbons, naturalist
Marie Dionne, one of the Dionne quintuplets
General H. Norman Schwarzkopf
Clarence Darrow, lawyer
F. Lee Bailey, lawyer
Melvin Belli, lawyer
Marcia Clark, lawyer
Alan Funt, television producer
Milt Caniff, cartoonist
Bill Mauldin, cartoonist
Cathy Guisevite, cartoonist
Matt Groening, cartoonist
Jean Plantureux (Plantu), political cartoonist
Pat Oliphand, political cartoonist Ronald Searle, cartoonist
Pat Robertson, evangelist/politician
N.B. Forrest, Confederate general
John Dillinger, criminal/bank robber
Boston Strangler (Albert Henry DeSalvo), serial killer
Jack-the-Ripper, serial killer
John Wesley Hardin, Western gunslinger
Bart Simpson, cartoon character
[King Edward III of England, due to stroke]
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: Left-Handed Authors
James Baldwin, novelist
Bet Bowen, horror novelist
Peter Benchley, novelist
Lewis Carroll
Richard Condon, novelist
Jean Genet
Marshall McLuhan
Diane Paul
Helen Hooven Santmyer, novelist
Viktoria Stefanov
Samuel C. Warner (?), poet
H.G. Wells
Jessamyn West
Eudora Welty, see One Writer's Beginnings (1983:27)
[Thomas Carlyle - switched to left due to injury]
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: Left-Handed Musicians
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, composer
David Byrne (Talking Heads)
Glen Campbell
Vicki Carr
Natale Cole
Kurt Cobain (Nirvana)
Phil Collins (Genesis)
Billy Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins)
Dick Dale (guitarist)
Don Everly (The Everly Brothers)
Phil Everly (The Everly Brothers)
Bela Fleck, jazz musician
Glenn Frey (the Eagles)
Eric Gale, guitarist
Noel Gallagher (Oasis) (?)
Errol Garner, jazz pianist
Judy Garland
Crysal Gayle
Kevin Griffin, guitarist & lead singer (Better than Ezra)
Thomas Hedley, vocalist/musician
Jimi Hendrix
Isaac Hayes
Tony Iommi, guitarist (Black Sabbath)
Albert King, guitarist
Melissa Manchester
Chuck Mangione, trumpet
Martina McBride ?, country music singer
Paul McCartney (the Beatles; Wings)
Christie Marie Melonson (opera)
George Michael (Wham!)
Peter Nero, conductor
Joe Perry ? (Aerosmith)
Robert Plant (Led Zepplin)
Cole Porter, song-writer
Sergei Rachmaninoff ?, composer
Maurice Ravel ?, composer
Lou Rawls
John Lydon a.k.a. Johnny Rotten (Sex Pistols / Public Image Ltd.)
Rich Szabo, trumpeter
Seal
Ringo Starr (?) (the Beatles)
Paul Simon (Simon & Garfunkel)
Tiny Tim
Rudy Valee
Lenny White, drummer
Paul Williams, song-writer
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: Left-Handed Artists
Albrecht Dürer
M.C. Escher
Hans Holbein
Paul Klee
Michelangelo
LeRoy Neiman
Raphael
Leonardo da Vinci (RH paralyzed?)
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: Left-Handed Actors
Don Adams
Dan Aykroyd
Eddie Albert
Tim Allen
June Allyson
Harry Anderson
Amitabh Bachchan, Indian actor
Herschel Bernardi
Robert Blake
Matthew Broderick
Bruce Boxleitner
Carol Burnett
George Burns, comedian
Ruth Buzzi, comedienne
Keith Carradine
Khaled Chahrour, Egyptian actor
Charlie Chaplin
George Gobel, comedian
Chuck Conners
Hans Conreid
James Cromwell
Tom Cruise
Quinn Cummings
Daniel Davis
Bruce Davison
Matt Dillon
Marty Engles, comedian
Olivia de Havilland
Robert DeNiro
Michael Dorn
Fran Drescher, comedian
Richard Dreyfuss
W.C. Fields
Larry Fine ? (of the Three Stooges)
Peter Fonda
Greta Garbo
Terri Garr
Paul Michael Glaser
Whoopie Goldberg
Betty Grable
Cary Grant
Peter Graves
Mark Hamill
Rex Harrison
Goldie Hawn
Joey Heatherton
Tippi Hedren
Jim Henson, puppetteer
Kermit the Frog
Rock Hudson
Angelina Jolie
Shirley Jones ?
Gabe Kaplan
Danny Kaye
Diane Keaton
George Kennedy
Nicole Kidman
Lisa Kudrow
Michael Landon
Hope Lange
Joey Lawrence
Peter Lawford
Cloris Leachman
Hal Linden
Cleavon Little
Shirley MacLaine
Andrew McCarthy
Kristy McNichol
Steve McQueen
Howie Mandel, comedian
Marcel Marceau, mime
Harpo Marx
Marsha Mason
Mary Stuart Masterson
Anne Meara, comedian
Sasha Mitchell
Marilyn Monroe
Robert Morse
Anthony Newley
Kim Novak
Ryan O'Neal
Sarah Jessica Parker
Estelle Parsons
Anthony Perkins
Ron Perlman
Luke Perry
Bronson Pinchot
Joe Piscopo, comedian
Robert Preston
Michael J. Pollard
Richard Pryor, comedian
Robert Redford
Keanu Reeves
Don Rickles, comedian
Julia Roberts
Mickey Rourke
Eva Marie Saint
Telly Savalas
Jean Seberg
Jerry Seinfeld, comedian
Christian Slater
Dick Smothers, comedian
Brent Spiner
Slyvester Stallone ?
Terence Stamp
Jessica Steen
Rod Steiger
Alan Thicke
Terry Thomas, comedian
Emma Thompson
Rip Torn
Peter Ustinov
Brenda Vaccaro
Karen Valentine
Rudy Vallee
Dick Van Dyke
Graham Walker a.k.a. Grumbleweeds, English comedian
Wil Wheaton
James Whitmore
Treat Williams
Bruce Willis
William Windom
Oprah Winfrey
Mare Winningham
Joanne Woodward
Keenan Wynn
Stephanie Zimbalist
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: Left-Handed Athletes
SOCCER
Jans van Breukelen (soccer)
Dan Burbott (?) (soccer)
Johan Cruyff (soccer)
Willem van Hanegem (soccer)
Hernan Medford (soccer)
Pelé -Edson Arantes do Nascimento (soccer)
Diego Armando Maradona (soccer)
Romario (soccer)
Hugo Sanchez (soccer)
Richard Witschge (soccer)
CRICKET
Alan Border (cricket)
Alistair Campbell (cricket)
Denis Compton (cricket)
Saurav Ganguly (cricket)
David Gower (cricket)
Gary Sobers (cricket)
OLYMPIC SPORTS
Francis X. Gorman (diving)
Greg Louganis (diving)
Mark Spitz (swimming)
Bruce Jenner (decathlon)
Nikita Kohloff (wrestling)
Dorothy Hamill (skating)
GOLF
Bonny Bryant (golf)
Bob Charles (golf)
Russ Cochran (golf)
Connie Decker (golf)
NOT Ben Hogan (golf), who is included on many published lists
FENCING
Cécile Argiolas (fencing)
Laura Flessel-Colovic (fencing)
Fabrice Gazin (fencing)
Matthieu Gourdain (fencing)
Fabrice Jeannet (fencing)
Giuseppe Mangiarotti (fencing)
Hugues Obry (fencing)
Anne-Lise Touya (fencing)
Adeline Wuilleme (fencing)
CYCLING
Thomas Voeckler (French), cyclist
HOCKEY
Tom Barrasso
Phil Esposito
Cam Neely
Terry Sawchuk
Roman Turek
BOWLING
Bill Allen (bowling)
Patrick Allen (bowling)
Earl Anthony (bowling)
Mike Aulby (bowling)
Steve Cook (bowling)
Patty Costello (bowling)
Dave Davis (bowling)
Cara Honeychurch (bowling)
Tish Johnson (bowling)
Johnny Petraglia (bowling)
Andy Varipapa (bowling)
BILLARDS
Steve Mizerak, Jr. (billiards)
Kun-Fang Lee (billiards)
Bonnie Arnold (billiards)
Reynaldo Grandee (billiards)
BADMINTON
Erik Poul Hoejer (badminton)
Peter Rasmussen (badminton)
Donna Stacey (netball)
BOXERS
Carmen Basilio (boxing)
James "Gentleman Jim" Corbett (boxing)
Marvin Hagler (boxing)
Oscar de la Hoya (boxing)
Reggie Johnson (boxing)
Rafael "Bazooka" Limon (boxing)
Freddie Miller (boxing)
Jacker Patterson (boxing)
Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker (boxing)
DRIVERS
Johnny Herbert (Formula 1 driver)
Terry Labonte (NASCAR race car driver)
Ayrton Senna (Formula 1 driver)
Karl Wendlinger (Formula 1 driver)
Valentino Rossi (motorcycle racer)
AMERICAN FOOTBALL
Frankie Albert (Am.football)
Terry Baker (Am.football)
Mark Brunell (quarterback)
Bobby Douglass (Am.football)
Norman "Boomer" Esiason (Am.football)
Jim Del Gaizon (Am.football)
David Humm (Am.football)
Paul McDonald (Am.football)
Scott Mitchell (Am.football)
Gayle Sayers (Am.football)
Allie Sherman (Am.football, coach)
Kenny Stabler (Am.football)
Steve Young (Am.football)
Jim Zorn (Am.football)
BASKETBALL
Nate Archibald (basketball)
Walter Berry (basketball)
Larry Bird (basketball)
Adrian Branch (basketball)
Calbert Cheaney (basketball)
Dave Cowens (basketball)
Adrian Dantley (basketball)
Charles "Lefty" Driesell (basketball)
Mark Eaton (basketball)
Nick Van Exel (basketball)
Gail Goodrich (basketball)
Ron Kellogg (basketball)
Toni Kukoc (basketball)
Bob Lanier (basketball)
Brad Lohaus (basketball)
Harold Minor? (basketball)
Dick Motta (basketball)
Chris Mullen (basketball)
Sam Perkins (basketball)
Digger Phelps (basketball)
Willis Reed (basketball)
Guy Rodgers (basketball)
Bill Russell (basketball)
Wayman Tisdale (basketball)
Bill Walton (basketball)
Lenny Wilkins (basketball)
Manuel Zuleta (basketball)
TENNIS
Kenneth Carlsen (tennis)
Jimmy Connors (tennis)
Norman Brookes (tennis)
Courtney De Mone (tennis)
Guy Forget (tennis)
Andres Gomez (Santos) (tennis)
Goran Ivanesivic (tennis)
Rod Laver (tennis)
Henri LeConte (tennis)
John McEnroe (tennis)
Thomas Muster (tennis)
Martina Navratilova (tennis) - ambidexterous
Manuel Orantes (tennis)
Niki Pilic (tennis)
Renee Richards (tennis)
Marcello Chino Rios (tennis)
Monica Seles (tennis)
Roscoe Tanner (tennis)
Guillermo Vilas (tennis)
Mark Woodforde (tennis)
BASEBALL
Steve Carlton ? (pitcher)
Whitey Ford (pitcher)
Paul Gibson (pitcher)
Lefty Grove (pitcher)
Ron Guidry (pitcher)
Al Habrosky (pitcher)
Steve Howe (pitcher)
Bruce Hurst (pitcher)
Carl Hubbell (pitcher)
Randy Johnson (pitcher)
Tommy John (pitcher)
Bob Kipper (pitcher)
Joe Magrane (pitcher)
Greg Swindell (pitcher)
Brady Anderson (baseball)
Steve Avery (baseball)
Harold Baines (baseball)
Barry Bonds (baseball)
Wade Boggs ? (baseball)
Lou Brock (baseball)
Brett Butler (baseball)
Will Clark (baseball)
Ty Cobb (baseball)
Adrian Dantley (basketball)
Lenny Dykstra (baseball)
John Franco (baseball)
Tom Glavine (baseball)
Lefty Gomez (baseball)
Leon "Goose" Goslin (baseball)
Ken Griffey, Jr. (baseball)
Tony Gwynn (baseball)
Rickey Henderson (baseball)
Kent Hrbek (baseball)
"Shoeless" Joe Jackson (baseball)
Reggie Jackson (baseball)
David Justice (baseball)
Wally Joyner (baseball)
Sandy Koufax (baseball)
John Kruk (baseball)
Kenny Lofton (baseball)
Fred Lynn? (baseball)
Kevin Maas (baseball)
John McGras (baseball)
Fred McGriff (baseball)
Heinie Manush (baseball)
Dave Martinez (baseball)
Don Mattingly (baseball)
Jackie Mitchell (baseball)
Stan Musial (baseball)
Troy O'Leary (baseball)
Paul O'Neil (baseball)
John Olerud (baseball)
Mel Ott (baseball)
Rafael Palmeiro (baseball)
Dan Pasqua (baseball)
Babe Ruth (baseball)
"Neon" Deion Sanders (baseball/Am.football)
Warren Spahn (baseball)
Casey Stengel (baseball)
Darryl Strawberry (baseball)
Lou Whitaker (baseball)
Ted Williams (baseball)
Fernando Valenzuela (baseball)
Tommy Lasorda (baseball manager)
Is dear diary spelled Dear Diary or Dear diary or dear diary in a diary entry?
It is spelled Dear Diary.
What did Pepys write about in his diary?
Samuel Pepys wrote about a wide range of topics in his diary, including his personal life, historical events, political affairs, and daily activities. The diary provides valuable insights into 17th-century London society, culture, and politics. Pepys documented significant events such as the Great Fire of London, the Plague, and the Restoration of the English monarchy.
Why is the diary form crucial to plot and character development in anthem?
The diary form in "Anthem" allows readers to gain direct insight into the protagonist's thoughts and emotions, aiding in character development by providing a deep understanding of his internal struggles and growth. This form also advances the plot by revealing important events and decisions in a personal and immediate way, creating a sense of intimacy that draws readers into the protagonist's journey.
From Samuel Pepys' account of the Great Fire of London, it can be concluded that he was a detailed and observant individual who documented events with precision and clarity. His diary entries suggest that Pepys was resourceful, practical, and displayed a strong sense of duty in the face of a crisis. Pepys also demonstrated empathy and concern for the well-being of others during the fire.
Where can I sell my life story?
Most people will view the question skeptically. Autobiographies are a dime a dozen, and you don't give any indication that would make your life story compelling reading for any audience. There are many available materials that help fledgeling authors work through the basic steps, but in a nutshell you have to write a very strong outline of your story highlighting what makes your story compelling.
Do some extensive research and find the titles of autobiographies that have similar basic themes as yours. This is extremely important; you are ultimately searching for a way to present your story from some unique (if at all possible) perspective, so that it isn't like the thousands of books that are already out there. Also check to see what publishers are selling such books. Be aware that especially today publishers are not chomping at the bit to spend a fortune on printing and distribution of books with stale themes by unknown authors. You might research the possibility of approaching publishers that are specializing in electronic publishing.
After you do this research and get a red hot outline written, send it out. You might consider sending it to independent and/or major film studios. If your story is a keeper you might get someplace with that. I'd caution you, though, about authorship of stories that get turned into movies. J. R. R. Tolkein's estate has yet to see one penny from the LOTR films according to materials I've seen over the last couple of years, and it probably never will. I'd opt to get paid a flat sum rather than count on royalties that will never come. Just remember that your life story has to be compelling for a wide audience and not just interesting to you.
Why did Emma remark that everyone was relieved in her diary entry?
Emma likely remarked that everyone was relieved in her diary entry because there was likely a tense situation or uncertainty that had been resolved or alleviated, leading to a sense of relief among those involved. This comment may have captured the collective sigh of relief felt by all parties involved once the situation was resolved.
Can you write a diary entry as if you are Gregor Mendel?
Dear Diary, Today I observed my pea plants and noticed a pattern in their traits. I have formulated the laws of inheritance, which I believe will revolutionize the field of genetics. I am excited to continue my experiments and unlock the secrets of heredity.
What is the reason to create an everything i know chart or a quad entry diary before reading a text?
To organize your thoughts and questions before reading a text
Which is the best example of a primary source interview speech newspaper diary?
An interview with a witness to a historical event would be the best example of a primary source, as it provides firsthand information from someone who experienced the event.
How has Anne's attitude toward her mother changed based on the diary entry of early January 1944?
Because they were very stressed in hiding and she felt her mother thought the Anne was not sensible and childish. You can find out more by reading her diary. She aslo seemed to prefer her Father. Also, she felt that her mother didnt understand her, care about her or love her. She felt that her mother thought that she wasnt a good daughter and that she didn't want to give her freedom.
How do you write a diary entry about your experience with the jacuna tribe in the amazon raiforest?
To write a diary entry about your experience with the Jacuna tribe in the Amazon rainforest, start by describing your arrival and first impressions of the tribe and their way of life. Document any interactions, cultural insights, or lessons learned during your time with the tribe. Reflect on how the experience impacted you personally and what you took away from the encounter. Conclude by expressing gratitude for the opportunity to connect with the Jacuna tribe.
What is the best example for a primary source?
A primary source is any original document or artifact that provides firsthand information about a topic. For example, diaries, letters, speeches, and photographs from a historical event would be considered primary sources because they were created at the time the event occurred and offer direct evidence of what happened.
WHAT IS THE AUDIENCE OF A DIARY ENTRY?
The audience of a diary entry is usually the writer themselves. It is a personal space where individuals express their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without the expectation of sharing it with others.
What are the two primary themes of the diary and how are they develpoed?
Two primary themes of the diary are survival and resilience. These themes are developed through the protagonist's inner thoughts and reflections on enduring hardship and finding strength in the face of adversity. The diary highlights the protagonist's determination to overcome challenges and maintain hope for the future.
What are two mistakes Lewis made in his journal entry?
One mistake Lewis made in his journal entry was the misspelling of a plant or animal species. Another mistake could be a factual error in his observations or descriptions.
