language-in-use, whether it is presented as text or speech. The meaning of the term is very heterogeneous and covers more than one approach to this subject. These approaches are very different with regard to their focus, purpose and techniques. As Continue Reading...
It moves things forward, but by inches, not by yards." Again, using the acquisition and retention of "adequate" and competent teachers is an excellent example of the inadequacy of the current system -- even after the Williams settlement -- simply b Continue Reading...
rules for evaluating an investigator's research endeavor are closely guarded by a code of research ethics to which the writing and investigation must adhere; namely objectivity, subject knowledge, and professionalism. The article authored by Henders Continue Reading...
Williams Case Memo L. Jones Governor's Office Memo: California Quality Education Commission -- Adequacy With the recent settlement of the Williams case, there remain several questions that the Governor must address. In order to assist in this dec Continue Reading...
Artificial Intelligence What if these theories are really true, and we were magically shrunk and put into someone's brain while he was thinking. We would see all the pumps, pistons, gears and levers working away, and we would be able to describe the Continue Reading...
Organisational Psychology This chapter reviews the literature and research outcomes within which the current research is located. It identifies the theory currently in use and sets the theoretical context for the study. Emotions and feelings shape Continue Reading...
TV Commercials The role of advertising, especially television commercials, in influencing social lifestyles has long been a raging debate between public interests groups, government and industry. Critics believe that advertising imagery, coupled wit Continue Reading...
Political Science Annotated Bibliography The Purpose of a Political Court In the view of Henry J. Abraham (Abraham 1998, 55), "theoretically," just about any qualified law school graduate with ambitions for an important judicial appointment would Continue Reading...
attitudes and values of high school students. Reforms to the high school system in the United States are also explained. Additionally, the reason why students need not be involved in the planning of reforms is elucidated. High School Students: thei Continue Reading...
Proust, Narratology f. Specifications Narratology and Proust: An Essay on the Narrative Form Narratology refers to the narrative form in literature, and all that it entails. It is concerned with the order and method by which the narrative is crafte Continue Reading...
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act: A Purposeful Venue warranty is a written statement or promise prepared typically prepared by the manufacturer of a product ensuring it's quality. It is a commitment made by the manufacturer or seller that they represent a Continue Reading...
Tender Mercies: Breakdown and Reconstruction of Characters' Faith in the Poisonwood Bible In The Poisonwood Bible, Barbara Kingsolver uses Biblical references in part to delineate the differences in her characters' relationship to religious faith a Continue Reading...
Sun Trust Bank vs. Houghton Mifflin Company Houghton Mifflin had scheduled the publication of Alice Randall's story, entitled "The Wind Done Gone," in June last year when the lawyers of Margaret Mitchell's estate - represented by Sun Trust Bank -- s Continue Reading...
Language and Literacy Jeanne S. Chall was born in Poland on January 1, 1921. She moved to New York at a tender age of seven with her family. Jeanne S. Chall was one of the chief educators and researchers in the field of literacy during the past cent Continue Reading...
The program uses good planning models to develop and create the program, and the planners are aware of the program's intended audience, purpose, and topics. However, there are some weaknesses to the idea, too. They need to develop comprehensive trai Continue Reading...
Jewel Stairs' Grievance: Li PO / Ezra Pound We can assume from the poet's heritage that the speaker is an Asian woman. However, there are further contextual cues that aid in the understanding of "The Jewel Stairs' Grievance." For one, the opening l Continue Reading...
Leadership and Organizations: Bill Gates and Steve Jobs The theories of leadership date way back to when dynasties existed and people were led by kings. The leader took control and made decisions whenever disputes arose. The question of leadership q Continue Reading...
The Buddhist ideals of Nirvana/Enlightenment are an existence that are free from Tanha, Upadana, and therefore also Dukkha. The deepest truths in Buddhism are not absolute or completely objective, but rather any teaching that helps one to reach Nirv Continue Reading...
EDs Public Service Pamphlet: Three Eating Disorders Historical perspective: Although not formally called "eating disorders" until the 20th century, anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating have been recorded for quite some time. Ancient Romans occasiona Continue Reading...
The most obvious of these limitations is the fact that not everyone learns in the same way. Many people are visual learners, where they need to see something being done before they understand it. Others feel like they have to read about something an Continue Reading...
Powell points to the fact that "in Georgia, for example, the time between the date of the murder and the murderer's execution (if it occurs) averages close to I0 years 25 Although the average lapsed time in Georgia may be the highest, the same situa Continue Reading...
A prediction of the outcomes is not made in the initial development of the research. Rather, this appears to be an exploratory study to better understand the issue. Review of the Literature The literature included in the review is relevant and rec Continue Reading...
Methods Section This research used a quasi-experimental design for third through fifth-grade students from 12 intact classrooms. There were 207 students in the study, which eliminated the possibility of the random assignments of participants. Stud Continue Reading...
When Munro describes the way that her relationship developed with the man who would become her husband, the text used and words chosen are completely devoid of romance. Consider the following when the mailman calls looking for Edie: "He said he mis Continue Reading...
Flannery O'Connor "Parker's Back" in the form of a Literary Analysis Question" (better known as a "Research Question") An epiphany involves a person having an intense experience that makes him or her see things and life differently. This concept is Continue Reading...
Criminal Law Title and Citation The type of case that was selected is Fisher v. Texas. ("Fisher v. Texas") (Wermeil) Type of Action It is an affirmative action case that originated in U.S. federal court and was decided at the U.S. Supreme Court i Continue Reading...
Laurel v. Hardy Main issue: Laurel and Hardy, a professional comic duo, entered into a contract that agreed if they ever disbanded their partnership, they would refrain from using each other's material without compensation to the other party. After Continue Reading...
Hypotheticals Brian Short v. State of Florida Is it legal for the State of Florida to prohibit the marriage of two very short people to each other, using the rationale that two short people are likely to produce short children and short children ar Continue Reading...
Social-Behavioral Learning Strategy Training on the Social Interaction Skills of Four Students with Asperger Syndrome by Marjorie Bock The study focuses on three interrelated questions. 1. Can children with Asperger Syndrome learn the SODA (Stop, O Continue Reading...
National Institute of Justice (NIJ): Department of Justice Research question/hypothesis Importance of research to general knowledge Methodology (Data collection approach, collection of data and analysis techniques) f. Analysis techniques to be i Continue Reading...
By the end of this portion, I had gained confidence in the processes and the procedure and could remember all the requirements. The learning outcome of the course was to educate nurses on the new protocols and technology to complete this procedure Continue Reading...
Locke v. Berkeley The philosophers John Locke and George Berkeley offer stark contrasts on the issue of various matters. Locke's whose viewpoint can best be classified as based in relativism. He believed that all knowledge come from the senses. As e Continue Reading...
The management in the making / influencing of a decision. In accordance to these criteria, the Competing Values Framework identifies four categories of organizational cultures: Hierarchy, in which a strict chain of command is implemented Market, i Continue Reading...
The Lord will lead one to safety always. One can simply believe in something higher to get the meaning of this; it doesn't have to be Jesus. Psalm 127, contrarily is confusing because it states that unless the Lord builds the house, it is built in v Continue Reading...
However, this study was discredited and criticized by subsequent studies. Only one study directly addressed the use of untied mittens as restraints in the critical care unit. All other studies addressed other forms of restraint systems. The results Continue Reading...
Then, my good friend, take my advice, and refute no more." In short, you must learn to take care of yourself and deal with current circumstances -- refusing to participate in 'the system' will only cause you harm, and by extension, harm to those you Continue Reading...
However, although Machiavelli held firm in his belief that the Church should not have the same governing functions as the State, he provided the example of Pope Julius in demonstrating how, if a religious leader holds firm to his beliefs and manner Continue Reading...
Smith notes that it may be impossible to unequivocally prove something with one hundred percent accuracy; rather, scientists seek probability. The term theory is often misconstrued: Smith states that "theories always explain facts." Moreover, there Continue Reading...
Utilitarianism Case 1- Dating at Wal-Mart According to utilitarianism, the physical act of adultery cannot be judged moral or immoral until situated by intention and circumstances. In this case, the married woman was separated from her husband and Continue Reading...
But the author strikes an alarming note to the reader's ear when offering his most controversial predictions, such as the United States' possible annexation of nearby nations fifty years hence. Perhaps the most controversial assertion of the text is Continue Reading...
