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"Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl", 2008.
A review of Harriet Jacobs' "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl".
962 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 34.95
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The paper discusses Harriet Jacobs' "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl" and asserts that it remains one of the most captivating and compelling autobiographical slave narratives. The paper looks at the major themes explored, including the different types of slavery, the Fugitive Slave Law, religion and spiritual salvation and the fight for freedom. The paper opines that Harriet Jacobs' book is interesting, historically relevant and easy to read.
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"Harriet Jacobs' Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl is an autobiographical narrative recounting the author's journey to freedom and the impact she made on the abolitionist movement. She has no formal credentials for writing the narrative and in fact was assisted in compiling it by the abolitionist activist Lydia Maria Child. However, her personal experiences are all Jacobs needs to bring her story to the world: a heart-wrenching series of anecdotes that illustrate the horrors of slavery. Her credibility lies mainly in there having been accurate records of her life, and the entire book is comprised of her stories and personal reflection on them."
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Japanese Correctional System, 2008.
A look at the Japanese restorative philosophy of corrections versus the American correctional system.
1,324 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 44.95
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The paper discusses how the Japanese correctional system places a strong emphasis on rehabilitation and preparing the prisoner for being released once again into society. The paper outlines the procedure called Jidan and shows how the punishment of the offender is not stressed, rather forgiveness is stressed on the part of victim and Japanese society in general. The paper then looks at criticisms of the Japanese system and asserts that rather than calling the system 'better' or more 'humane,' a more accurate characterization might be that it allows for less individualized responses to crime, and is less interested in protecting the rights and interests of the accused or the victim.
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"The Japanese correctional system places a strong emphasis on rehabilitation and preparing the prisoner for being released once again into society. The Japanese correctional system "is intended to resocialize, reform, and rehabilitate offenders" rather than enforce a system of retributive justice along the lines of the American model (Coutsoukis, 2004). This is why most sociologists state that the restorative philosophy of corrections is the predominant approach practiced in Japan, that is, the main aim of the system is to restore the pre-existing social order rather than enact retribution against a particular individual, or even to protect victim's rights, or to punish an offender in a fair manner (Hosoi & Nishimura 1999: 4)."
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U.S. Transportation Policies, 2008.
An exploration of the evolution of public policy initiatives in the transportation field in the United States.
3,827 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 105.95
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The paper considers the historical background of the public transportation network in the US and focuses on the public policies that President Roosevelt and other leaders established. The paper explores the needs of the public transportation policy today and proposes where improvements are needed.
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"The United States is considered to be one of the most modern states in the world. It represents a symbol of democracy, technology, and innovation. At the same time however, it has often been envied by more traditional societies and nations with a longer history for its sense of evolution and the rapid growth of the nation, particularly starting from the end of the American Revolution. However, it must be noted that the status the US enjoys at the moment as the end of a cultural road and the destination place for most of the people in the world is in fact the result of historical development and a constant desire to improve the conditions of its citizens as well as for any inhabitant of the US. These attempts are visible in all walks of life, taking into account the constant desires to improve the legislative framework; in this sense, the Constitution was modified on several occasions precisely to ensure equal rights to the people living in America and to its citizens. On a similar note, there are legislative acts which have tried to ensure similar equal status for people, regardless of their race and color in areas such as health care, education, and even transportation. These have taken the form of public policies which try to improve the quality of life in all its respects."
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Use of Secondary Research, 2008.
An analysis of the secondary research in two articles: "Interpersonal Influence and Consumer Innovativeness" by Ronald Clark and Ronald Goldsmith and "A Magic Potion? Wellness Drinks", in the January 2007 issue of the "Economist".
1,200 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 41.95
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Secondary research (also known as desk research) involves the summary, collation and/or synthesis of existing research rather than primary research, where data is collected from, for example, research subjects or experiments. The author of this paper examines and evaluates the effective use of secondary research in two separate articles: "Interpersonal Influence and Consumer Innovativeness" by Ronald Clark and Ronald Goldsmith and "A Magic Potion? Wellness Drinks", in the January 2007 issue of the "Economist". The writer examines each article in turn and evaluates the effectiveness of secondary research as used in the specific article.
From the Paper
"When considering the launch of a new product there are a wealth of information resources, all available through secondary data, that need to be considered. First, there is the need for creating a reasonable and accurate product plan based on unmet customers' needs. Existing market research reports and a series of market studies will define the major unmet needs of any market segment. Using demographics as the foundation for completing a comparison of multiple secondary sources would also lead to the development of an interconnected database of factors, all gleaned through secondary research, which would serve to further provide insights into the market. The use of pricing studies and pricing analysis, in addition to studies of distribution channels, could also be used to create a more realistic picture of the market."
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Accelerated Reading vs. Traditional, 2008.
A research proposal to investigate accelerated reading programs as opposed to traditional teaching methods.
5,380 words (approx. 21.5 pages), 30 sources, APA, $ 132.95
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The author of this paper states that, over the past few years, there has been a gradual decline in the reading ability of American children. The writer proposes a research project to examine the benefits that may be gained from an accelerated reading program rather than by conventional teaching methods. After examining the existing situation and outlining the parameters of the proposed research, the writer proceeds to review current literature on the subject. Following the literature review, the writer describes in detail the process of the proposed research.
Outline:
Introduction
Review of Literature
Statement of Problem
Setting and Subjects
Methodology
Test Classroom
Traditional Reading Classroom
Comparison
Expected Findings
Limitations
Discussion
Suggestion for Further Research
References
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"Many argue that the venue of fast paced and extrinsic rewards of video learning and technology pass times has created in this generation, and likely the one that will follow it, a different set of expectations for learning. These expectations do not necessarily favor quietly sitting in a room and reading a book, or even quietly sitting in a room full of peers and being read to. Intrinsic desire to read according to some has gone down significantly over the years as kids have become more exceedingly exposed to the modern brand of instant entertainment available in their own living rooms. Educators and enterprising education program suppliers have in turn attempted to add a whole subset of options for the school consumer that reportedly bridge the gap between the modern information society in which we live and the traditional model of learning core skills, such as reading. One of these so called alternative options, is the much touted Accelerated Reader Program, which will be further explained later in this work."
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Water Management and the Colorado River Aqueduct, 2008.
A paper discussing the necessity for new water management policies for the Colorado River Aqueduct.
925 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 32.95
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The author of the paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes the topic of water management with regard to the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) and the Colorado River Aqueduct. With regard to increasing demands for fresh water and the decreasing amount of water available from the Colorado River, the writer examines measures that must, in the writer's opinion, be taken to manage water resources including the implementation of policies to encourage consumers to reduce water consumption.
From the Paper
"The Colorado River Aqueduct and flow from the Colorado River is being managed relatively effectively today, largely because of the 2007 agreement. The agreement allows the MWD to create an "intentionally created surplus" (ICS) of water, and then store it in Lake Mead for use during shortages or droughts. The surplus water is a result of water conservation in farmlands, and the MWD is testing the program with Lake Mead officials now. There are things that could be managed differently, however. Consumers are the biggest users of water, and lawns and gardens are a large part of that usage. It would seem prudent for Southern California water districts to encourage homeowners to replace lawns and landscaping with low-water xeriscaping, as that would save a lot of water throughout the region. In addition, there needs to be more research and development into alternative technologies, such as desalination, underground water storage, and stormwater management."
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Psychological Therapies, 2007.
Discuses the writer's preference for existential and Gestalt therapies over person-centered therapy.
2,140 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 66.95
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This paper explains that, although the client's best interest is always the most important decision when choosing what kind of the many types therapeutic approaches to use with any single individual, it is still important for the therapist to have an understanding of his or her own personal choices and preferences. The author describes and compares existential therapy, the client-centered or person-centered approach developed by Carl Rogers and Gestalt therapy, which are forms of phenomenological or experiential (P/E) therapy.The paper concludes that the active involvement and holistic viewpoint of Gestalt therapy, mixed with an emphasis on philosophical thought, self-reflection, honesty and emotion in the broader existential therapies, to be an accurate reflection of the author's own personality and views of how individuals function.
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"Rogers considered his therapy a method of allowing for personal growth, and the unconditional positive regard and empathetic understanding were responsible for the provision of an atmosphere conducive to such growth. As an adult during the middle stages of my life, although I do still see the potential for personal growth, such issues are not paramount to my life. I prefer to view my life as a whole, and to see what I have accomplished as being an integral part of my personality."
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