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Refugees and Migrants, 2008.
An examination of the differences between refugees and migrants and how they the United Nations relates to them.
983 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 23.95
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This paper discusses the differences between refugees and migrants and looks at why these distinctions are important for political reasons. Specifically, the paper discusses trends of migrant and refugee movements over time. The paper also looks at the ways that migrants and refugees are referred to within the United Nations and the laws that relate to these two groups.
From the Paper
"It is important thus to create a set of clear procedures and screening process that would allow genuine asylum seekers to get refuge. For this reason, a distinction is sought between migrant and refugee. In quite poignant manner, the Convention states that a migrant is someone who may lose better quality of life if he is turned down, a refugee is someone who might lose his life altogether. The Convention and other UNHR handbooks offer clear guidelines on the issue of distinction between migrants and refugees. One handbook revised in 2007 makes the distinction between a migrant and a refugee in these words: "A migrant is a person who, for reasons other than those contained in the definition, voluntarily leaves his country in order to take up residence elsewhere. He may be moved by the desire for change or adventure, or by family or other reasons of a personal nature. If he is motivated exclusively by economic considerations, he is an economic migrant and not a refugee. The distinction between an economic migrant and a refugee is, however, sometimes blurred in the same way as the distinction between economic and political measures in an applicant's country of origin is not always clear.""
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John Peter Zenger, 2008.
An examination of the impact of the case against John Peter Zenger on freedom of the press in America and the U.S. Constitution.
1,395 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 32.95
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This paper discusses the case of John Peter Zenger in 1734. It briefly describes the background of Zenger and of the case that was brought against him. The paper looks at whether the jury decision produced an across-the-board new American policy of freedom of the press such as did not exist before Zenger's arrest. The paper also looks at whether the case had a meaningful effect on the U.S. Constitution.
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"At that time in American history, there had been political satires printed often, but they were published by "imperial officials themselves," and not by writers and political opponents. But between the time of the Zenger trial and the Stamp Act, Olsen continues, several fables, satires, "parodied speeches and proclamations" appeared in pamphlets, advertisements, poets' corners and news items, "virtually all of them in opposition to established governments and imperial officials." Of all of those dozens of printed protests and attacks on the persons in elected positions, there was only one, Olsen explains, who was prosecuted for libel, but in time the charges were also dropped against him."
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'The Island at the Center of the World', 2008.
A critique of Russell Shorto's book "The Island at the Center of the World".
1,327 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 30.95
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This paper introduces and analyzes the book "The Island at the Center of the World: The Epic Story of Dutch Manhattan and the Forgotten Colony that Shaped America" by Russell Shorto. The paper explains that the main thesis of Shorto's book is the early history of New York, focusing specifically on the New Netherlands Dutch colony and its influence on the city and state of New York. The paper concludes that Shorto's book is an interesting and informative text on early New York history that offers up information not as common as many other history texts.
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"This books contribution to the issue of United States history is great. In fact, it looks at an area of American history that is often forgotten or overlooked, and helps show how the Dutch influence in New York has permeated many things we take for granted today in society, such as using Santa Claus as a Christmas symbol, and how Dutch politics helped influence the Revolutionary War and revolutionary ideals (Shorto 314-315). This book shows how American settlement in New York began as a scheme of the Dutch West India Company to gain control over more land and riches they could export to Europe, and how pervasive these companies were in settling (and subjugating) nations and peoples around the world. We often think that most people came to America to gain religious freedom (and many did), but they also came hoping to find prosperity and even great wealth by discovering new items to export to Europe. New Amsterdam was a settlement created out of commerce, rather than religious survival, and that is an important distinction to remember in American culture and history. As far as weaknesses, if there are any weaknesses in this book, it may be the way the author attempts to "tell a story" in a nonfiction text, such as the beginning when he speculates about Henry Hudson's travels in London. Historians might not approve of this approach, because it cannot really be historically verified, but I think it made the book more interesting and appealing to the lay reader. You do not have to be a student of history to appreciate this book, and that means that it is appealing to more readers and more people may read it and learn more about American history."
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Strategic Planning for KBR, 2008.
A case study analysis of how to implement total quality management (TQM) into the organization, KBR.
1,045 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 25.95
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This paper looks at strategic planning for the organization, KBR. It begins by discussing the company's mission, vision, goals and objectives and the company's characteristics. The paper then focuses on total quality management (TQM) and how this relates to KBR's management style. Finally, the paper looks at how TQM could be implemented at KBR.
Table of Contents:
Mission, Vision, Goals And Objectives
TQM Management Style vs. KBR's Management Style
The Characteristics of TQM Companies vs. KBR's Characteristics
Implementing TQM in KBR
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"TQM may not be 100% compatible with an organization such as KBR. On one side, TQM techniques and tools may have a positive impact on the company's activity and some of them were successfully adopted by the organization. KBR's activity needs precision and quality and timing are essential to achieve customer satisfaction. The techniques and tools just mentioned serve those objectives. Nevertheless, TQM's soft component implies a participative management style, which is not compatible with the strict discipline required to work on military projects or alike."
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Defeating Dracula, 2008.
An examination of the ways that one could find and destroy Bram Stoker's vampire, Dracula.
2,244 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 47.95
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This paper discusses Bram Stoker's famous vampire, Dracula. It specifically focuses on ways that a vampire can be defeated. It compares modern audiences' familiarity with the traditional means of fighting and killing vampires with the ways presented in the book. The paper then examines Dracula's strengths and weaknesses and develops the writer's plan for finding and destroying the vampire.
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"I also have reservations about including Seward in the hunting party. At first blush, seems as if he would be helpful in a vampire expedition. After all, he studied Renfield, and would be able to recognize the same type of influence and infatuation if Dracula chose another minion. However, one might hesitate before choosing Dr. Seward for such an expedition because of his reliance on chloral to sleep. (Stoker, 161). Dependence on any drug is a potentially fatal weakness, and Dracula appears adept at exploiting personal weakness. Therefore, Seward could possibly be a liability in hunting. However, if one were to be certain that Seward did not use any drugs while on the expedition, his experience would prove invaluable. After all, Seward saw the steps that Van Helsing took to counteract Dracula's impact on Lucy. Therefore, if Van Helsing were to fall victim to the vampire, the hunting party might still have some chance of success."
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Evaluation of Webquest, 2008.
An evaluation of the task, process and appropriateness of the webquest, "The American Revolution: Was it worth it?" by Judy Chang.
836 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 20.95
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This paper evaluates the webquest, "The American Revolution: Was it worth it?" by Judy Chang. The paper describes the aim of the webquest and its appropriateness for Grade 5 students and discusses the task that is required to be completed and the process that the students must go through. Finally, the paper looks at the grading evaluation guide for the webquest for students and teachers.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Task
Process
Evaluation
Conclusion
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"The evaluative process, graded on a scale from 4-1 is clear and thoroughly described. It also allows students to be graded on a variety of competencies, including the sophistication of the student's position statement, the support the student provides for the position, and finally the literary or persuasive appeal and the sense of the audience. For teachers who must use an A-D grading scale, the grading evaluation guide could easily be transposed to a different format, thus it could be used by a variety of teachers, in a variety of school districts."
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The Adaptive Leader and Change, 2008.
This paper looks at the responsibilities of an adaptive leader and discusses the effects of change.
3,729 words (approx. 14.9 pages), 15 sources, APA, £ 71.95
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In this article, the writer describes the considerations of an adaptive leader that are related to the management of change. The writer also evaluates how those factors impact followers in implementing change. The writer notes that while the changes occurring globally are perhaps exciting, those same changes are calling upon leadership and demanding new ways to deal with new and emerging challenges requiring innovation in leadership. The writer points out that traditional practices may no longer be successful and the historical leadership methods may not be sufficient for leading today's workers in the global workforce. Today's workforce is diverse characterized by differential learning levels and various experiential backgrounds. The writer concludes that the adaptive leader is one who is able to intuitively and with intent make decisions and solve problems while empowering those whom are being led.
Outline:
Introduction
Theoretical Framework of Study
Literature Review
Summary & Conclusion
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"The Adaptive leadership has the responsibilities of setting the direction in times of change. Where the leader would in the technical or routine situation be responsible for defining problems and making the provision of solutions, the adaptive leader will instead, make identification of the adaptive challenge and frame the key questions and issues prior to seeking a solution. The leader is responsible in routine situations to shield the organization from threats that are external to the organization but in times of change, the adaptive leader will allow the organization to experience the pressures that are external to the organization but only to the extent that the employees can manage the pressure being experienced. The leader of an organization has the responsibility within the area of orientation of employees to their duties and responsibilities to clarify the employee's roles and responsibilities but in times of change the adaptive leader will need to challenge the current roles of employees and will be resistant to any pressures that wish for new roles to be defined quickly. In times when everything in the organization is ticking along as usual conflict management requires that the leader restore order to the organization and its systems however, during times of change the adaptive leader must let the conflict emerge, in order for it to be exposed, resolved and effectively purged. In times of routine organizational management the leader is required to assist in maintenance of the organization's norms to keep thing running smoothly however, during times of change it will be necessary for leadership to adapt and challenge the norms that work against productivity in the organization. Heifertz and Laurie relate that while those being led desire the organizational environment to be comfortable, stable and for their leaders to provide answers, effective leaders ask their employees the difficult questions and remove the employees from their zone of comfort and then the leader takes responsibility for managing the distress that ensues."
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Twain's "Good Little Boy", 2008.
A description of the concepts of reward and punishment in Mark Twain's story, "Good Little Boy."
1,662 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 37.95
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This paper discusses Mark Twain's story, "Good Little Boy." It describes the plot of the story and the motivation of Twain in writing it. The paper compares the idea of the good little boy encountering troubles with the concepts and religious beliefs of Twain's time. It also discusses how the reader may be disappointed with the outcome of the story and why this would be so.
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"The boy goes on to realize that everything turned out the opposite of the way it was depicted in his church literature. It wasn't the good little boys who were rewarded and never broke their legs or had bad things happen to them, but the other way around. He saw that when he tried to do good, bad things happened to him. When he tried to help people or animals, they weren't grateful and blessed him. They were angry and he was the one who got hurt. When he tried to instruct the boys who were disobeying the law, he was punished, but he was still determined to be good."
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Children's Heart Disease, 2008.
An analysis of the need for prevention of heart disease that begins during childhood.
3,405 words (approx. 13.6 pages), 12 sources, MLA, £ 66.95
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This paper discusses heart disease in children. It first looks at the improved technology in detecting and treating heart disease in children. In then looks at the fact that children who are obese or at risk for obesity show early signs of heart disease similar to obese adults with heart disease. The paper focuses on the need for prevention and treatment of heart disease that begins during childhood.
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"At the same time, parents have to be encouraged by their physicians and other professionals to follow better diets and reinforce the same in their own children. Childhood offers a unique opportunity for promoting and reinforcing cardiovascular health. Parents actively turn to their primary care providers, especially pediatricians, when their children are newborn and infants. Valuable information offered at this vulnerable time can have a critical impact on a child's future lifestyle. Charting growth patterns, weight and blood pressure and following other health factors over time presents early identification of lifestyle choices that may contribute to the risk of cardiovascular problems in later life. Health promotion has to start by focusing on intervention at the child's developmental level."
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Dystopia in Gilead and the World State, 2008.
An analysis of the concept of dystopia in Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale" and Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World".
2,078 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 45.95
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This paper discusses how Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World" and Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale" both depict the characteristics typical of dystopian societies, which fail at achieving a Utopian world. The paper outlines the plot of both novels, explains the leitmotifs in dystopias and the purpose of dystopian depictions, and points out why Huxley and Atwood are successful at depicting dystopic worlds. The paper concludes that, apart from providing two magnificent illustrations of dystopic worlds, Huxley and Atwood highly achieve at fostering critical thinking in their followers.
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"The Gilead structure, as all dystopic systems, diminishes its inhabitants to the point of depriving them of their identity. In the "Red Center" people are stratified depending on their function within the Gilead totalitarian world. The redness of Offred's clothes suggests her role as a Handmaid; she will be one in charge of procreation. Thus, her identity is defined by her body, for she is just a "container", nothing more than a "two-legged womb, that's all: sacred vessels, ambulatory chalices" (136) . Then, her very concept of humanity has been distorted since she is defined by her bodily functions - and dysfunctions. The stratification of women into their different roles helps keep them in their respective controlled places. Rita, one of the Marthas who live at the Commanders house, shows no sympathy for Offred's situation but identifies herself with another Martha who has been accidentally shot. "
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Gender Interaction, 1998.
This paper provides a gender interaction case study, looking at the issues of borderwork and crossing.
1,368 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 31.95
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In this article, the writer examines the interaction of two female and one male college student within a group of other college students in a fast-food restaurant. The writer analyzes the interaction using concepts of gender socialization from Barrie Thorn's 'Gender Play' such as borderwork and crossing, and from this, draws wider conclusions about the nature of gender socialization and of general socialization in society. The writer concludes that the nature of the social interaction and roles observed and analyzed in the case studyr illustrate a central paradox in the nature of society and socialization: humans both shape and are shaped by the society they live in.
Outline:
Borderwork and Crossing
Two Different Worlds?
Conclusions
From the Paper
"She sits by them, mostly converses with them, and walks in closer proximity to them. Her behavior crosses gender boundaries, but cannot be explained as crossing alone, because she does it in a way that is consistent with the concept of borderwork. She identifies her behaviors as masculine in nature, and by doing so highlights the differences between genders.
"Alex also displays elements both of crossing and of borderwork. His appearance is contradictory: he is dressed exclusively in black, and wears combat boots, but he also has long hair and wears a number of earrings. He carries a knife, and interacts more aggressively than Amy in much the same situation."
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Welfare Myths, 1998.
This paper discusses the issue of welfare and the elements of social construction involved in the process of creating social problems.
1,718 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 38.95
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In this article, the writer looks at the welfare debate from a social constructionist perspective. The writer notes that constructionists examine the processes whereby a condition is constructed as a social problem. Constructionist methodology includes examining the claims surrounding a social problem, who makes those claims, and who stands to benefit from them. It also examines the context from which a social problem emerges, and the role of the media in shaping the public perception of the problem. The writer notes that this approach allows a social problem to be seen from within the context of the social and political arena of which it is a part. The writer discusses that in terms of the welfare debate, this means examining who the proponents of welfare cuts are, how they benefit, and how they alter the public attitude towards welfare. The writer maintains that in order to fully understand the dominant discourse on welfare, it is necessary to understand the cultural and political context from which it emerged.
From the Paper
"Recipients of welfare are constantly blamed for their position. If a person is poor, they are lazy; if they are out of work, they aren't taking responsibility. If they are on welfare, they are working the system, and if they ask for help, they are demanding that the public pay for their mistakes. And if they suggest that perhaps the economy of this country has structural problems, they are blaming the system for their own inadequacies.
"These opinions are commonplace: they are repeated in editorials, radio talk shows, and political speeches. In this era of budget cutting, politicians especially benefit from this rhetoric. They can reduce social welfare programs and be praised for forcing welfare moms to work while doing nothing to alleviate real economic injustices. In the meantime, real budget drains like corporate welfare and huge defense budgets are ignored by the public."
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Suicide in Western Society, 1998.
This paper discusses the issue of suicide within a modern western society.
2,166 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 46.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the death of a loved one is often the most tragic experience of a lifetime, and it touches almost everyone. The writer points out that suicide occupies a unique place in our conception of death. In some cultures, it is a death with honor, and yet in western society it is stigmatized. In this paper, the writer examines the current arguments against suicide. The writer looks at the faults and strengths of such arguments and their implications for the grief of suicide survivors. The writer concludes that it cannot rationally or logically be said that suicide is wrong in all instances. Yet, the writer points out that moral and religious leaders continue to support an absolute prohibition of suicide. It is still against the law except for certain cases in certain states. The writer maintains that it is this strict moral taboo that makes it so hard for survivors to deal with their loss.
From the Paper
"Suicide is considered an unmitigated evil in almost every situation, barring the terminally ill. Suicide is variously seen as a sin against God, a waste of a life, a loser's way out of the hardships of life, an act of cowardice, or a symptom of madness. The rare cases in which it is seen as acceptable are cases where the person is suffering from a terrible and incurable disease and where suicide would end otherwise unremitting pain. Even so, some condemn suicide in any situation, and the prevailing attitude is one where life should be preserved in spite of a person's wish to die.
"Recently, suicide has come to be viewed as a symptom of a disease or of something beyond a person's control. Therefore the person is not at fault because, although it appears voluntary, they really couldn't have chosen anything else. This person is a victim, and it is the role of society to protect them from themselves."
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The Importance of MHC in Transplantation, 2006.
An analysis of the current developments with regard to xenotransplantation and the importance of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) proteins.
1,606 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 36.95
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This paper discusses human organ transplantation. It first looks at activate immune responses which lead to a graft rejection. The paper then discusses the shortage of human organs for transplanatation and the option of xenotransplantation, or the process of transplanting cells, tissues or organs from one species to another. The paper specifically analyzes the current developments in this area and the importance of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) proteins which are transport molecules.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Major Histocompatability Complex
Xenotransplantation
Rejection
Current Developments
From the Paper
"The recent and current developments in transplantation focus mainly on the development of immunosuppressant drugs. Steroid-free immunosuppression is being undertaken on large scale with use of Campath-1H (a humanised monoclonal antibody. This hopes to avoid the side-effects of steroids. While short-term outcomes are outstanding, long-term outcomes are still unknown at present. Although calcineurin inhibitors have lowered the rate acute rejection and improved early renal allograft survival, their use has been implicated in the development of chronic nephrotoxicity. A prospective, randomized trial in kidney transplantation comparing sirolimus-MMF-prednisone to tacrolimus-MMF-prednisone has been carried out on 84 patients and the study showed that a CNI-free regimen using sirolimus-MMF-prednisone produced similar acute rejection rates, graft survival and renal function after 1 to 2 years of transplantation compared to tacrolimus-MMF-prednisone.
Calcineurin-Inhibitor-Free Immunosuppression is currently undergoing extensive trialing, the result of which would be to allow sufficient immunosuppression, without the nephrotoxicity that is associated with standard regimens that include calcineurin inhibitors. Positive results have yet to be demonstrated in any trial."
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