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Youth Crime in Canada, 2007.
This paper explores the media's role in the perception of juvenile crime in Canada.
1,541 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 81.95
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The paper presents a detailed examination of youth crime in Canada and how the media promotes fear in the way it presents the problem to the public. The paper describes how the media's focus on crime has created a moral panic throughout the country, in which people believe that juveniles are a dangerous threat to the safety of adults. The writer explores several academic journals on the topic and concludes that part of the nation's fear of juveniles with regard to crime is caused by the media's decision to over-cover crimes in which juveniles are involved.
Outline:
Introduction
The Trend
Analysis
Conclusion
From the Paper
"For the past several years it has appeared that youth crime is on the rise throughout Canada. Whether it is an increase in truancy, shoplifting or more violent crimes including school shootings, the nation seems to be faced with a significant rise in the number of juvenile offenders willing to commit illegal acts(Gaetz, 2004). Recently, the Canadian legislators have moved toward increasing the punishments for juvenile offenders in the hopes that it will deter future young people from deciding on a life of crime, however, the media continues to report issues involving teens."
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Hazard Awareness, 2007.
This paper explores how the community and state must be prepared to respond to disasters.
1,267 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 68.95
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The paper reveals that community and state approaches to a major disaster have not been studied and lines of action have not been standardized. The paper discusses how communities must formulate practical budgets and take advantage of federal and state governments' incentives of technical assistance. The paper discusses how the first course of action for each community is to get the information of an impending danger to the members of the community. The paper emphasizes the importance of using the local media to its utmost, including radio and television spots. The paper also notes the importance of tailoring messages to the relevant audience.
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"Each community must make a budget for the contingency of disasters that usually strike their particular area. Cities should have a budget to use in creating disaster warnings. A community alarm system, such as a siren on a fire station, may already be in place, but warnings in the forms of signs, information hotlines, transportation assistance, mass care facilities, and security and property protection usually have not been budgeted for."
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Kenneth Burke, 2007.
An analysis of the influence of Kenneth Burke's pentad to the study of communications.
2,511 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 16 sources, MLA, AU$ 122.95
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This paper provides a broad overview of Kenneth Burke's most influential works and the effect they have had on the study of communications. It then focuses on and describes one of Burke's greatest contributions to communications theory - his pentad theory, which was theorized in "A Grammar of Motives." The paper discusses this theory and the influence that it had on communications study.
Table of Contents:
Burke: A Broad Overview
The Pentad Explored
Works and Research Spurred by the Burkean Pentad
Expanding the Pentad
Conclusion
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"Ling's analysis of Kennedy's speech may be one of the best known examples of pentad-based analysis, but it is by no means the only one. In fact, the Kenneth Burke Society - which also publishes the KB Journal - holds a triennial conference where various papers on Burkean theory are presented. Topics have included the application of pentad analysis to increasingly high-tech communications; rhetorical analysis of the press; pentad analysis of George W. Bush's communications on the Iraq War; and much more (Burke Papers, 2006). In fact, the Kenneth Burke Society has already announced plans for a 2008 conference in Philadelphia, to ensure the application of Burke's theories continues."
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"The Government of the Tongue", 2007.
An analysis of the interpretations and applications of Richard Allestree's "The Government of the Tongue."
5,998 words (approx. 24.0 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 228.95
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This paper discusses Richard Allestree's "The Government of the Tongue" and his discussion in the book about the use of speech and how it impacts mankind's spiritual relationship with God. The paper discusses the many perversions of speech, querulousness, positiveness and obscene talk that Allestree describes. The paper concludes by suggesting that Allestree's discourse has applications that go far beyond the religious and it provides some examples of these applications.
Table of Contents:
Summary
Interpretation
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Returning to the war in Iraq for a moment, one can view the other side of defamation. According to Allestree, one engages in defamation, not only when one knowingly spreads falsehoods, but also when one spreads information without ascertaining whether that information is actually true. However, this type of defamation has not received the same type of secular condemnation as the intentional propagation and spreading of falsehoods. On the contrary, despite evidence that he led the nation to believe that Iraq possessed weapons of mass destruction without ascertaining the truth of those statements, President Bush was re-elected as president in 2004. Allestree's position would have suggested that Bush be held accountable for his actions, even though he did not appear to be motivated by malice. In fact, Allestree even linked this type of lying to idolatry, because it suggested that the speaker worshipped his own imagination over God. While such a statement may appear controversial, it certainly suggests that any political leader claiming to be a Christian has a moral obligation to ensure that he is speaking the truth, not merely that he is speaking what he believes to be true."
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Communication Problems in the School System, 2007.
An analysis of the factors contributing to, and the consequences of, poor communication in a school setting.
2,075 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 12 sources, MLA, AU$ 105.95
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This paper discusses issues with communication in the school system. It discusses the reasons why efficient communication is important in a school setting and it looks into some of the effects of poor communication. The paper focuses primarily on the obstacles that may exist to effective communication in a school setting and it then discusses possible solutions to these problems.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Nature and Purpose of Communication
Obstacles to Communication in a School Setting
Solutions for the Communication Problems
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Schools in general are extremely intricate atmospheres for effective communication, more so then they seem. Bennett (1982) writes that every individual is driven in their actions, interpretations, sayings and preferences by their personal "vision of a just, peaceful and joyous world". The occupation of teaching is what teaches all other profession so it is extremely important that teachers are capable of instilling an effective method of the process of communication. The school setting can sometimes cause problems and challenges that aren't always anticipated or easy to handle for the administrators. But the opportunity to get rid of a problem comes with every problem and the solution of handling students in a school setting is to clearly understand their life history and experiences. Success will be found when the employees as well as the students have understood enough of each other's cultures to look beyond their boundaries and treat each other with mutual respect. The job of educational administrator is to instill this communicational ability his/her employees and students thereof."
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MySpace: A Global Community, 2006.
A discussion regarding the website myspace.com.
1,467 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 78.95
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This paper takes a look at myspace.com, the website that is said to be a pantheon of social interaction. According to the paper, everyone who is anyone has a myspace page. The paper reports that originally it was set up as a place for unsigned and independent bands to showcase their music, but has developed into one of the most highly populated social, professional, artistic and romantic networking hubs on the Internet.
From the Paper
"There are always concerns in online environments that you're not chatting with the person that you think you're chatting with. Well, Myspace has some strict policies that keep the creeps away. You always have the option to set your profile to private, so only the people on your friends list can view your profile. Also, during the sign-up process you are required to give your age, and this is listen on your profile as well, so if you're a young person and you see that the person who is sending you a message is older, you can simply ignore them. The sense of community on Myspace will help to keep you safe as well. People on Myspace strive to present a clear, honest picture of themselves so they can find kindred spirits to network and bond with. Seeing as this is the spirit of Myspace there seems to be no room for dishonesty or bad intentions. The connectedness of the site really appeals to a general sense of integrity that most human beings have, so it's an unspoken rule that profiles are an accurate snapshot of the real person. Lying or doing anything particularly underhanded or illegal (or just dirty) goes against all the Myspace is about (Lapinsky, 2006). "
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Organizational Trust, 2006.
An in-depth discussion regarding trust in a law enforcement workplace.
10,671 words (approx. 42.7 pages), 24 sources, MLA, AU$ 341.95
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This paper focuses on the area of trust in the organizational aspect, and specifically in a law enforcement organization. The paper looks at how one obtains and maintains trust in a law enforcement organization, as well as trust in some personal aspects. This paper also evaluates the universal definition of trust or the lack there of. Furthermore, the research discusses the different types and levels of trust that exists in everyday relationships and organizational relationships, as well as what the significance of these relationships is. The paper further discusses how the more trust an employee has in the organization, employer and co-workers, the better performance and dedication to work is.
Outline:
Chapter 1: Review of the Literature
Chapter 2: Review of Current Research
Conclusion and Recommendations
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"The accumulated findings of the working group's conferences and workshops informed the Foundations recent invitation for research proposals. The Foundation aims to fund focused, empirical investigations of trust in concrete social scenarios - such as doctor-patient relations, or the relationship between elected officials and their constituents - where trust, or the lack of it, has clear, measurable consequences. To qualify for funding, these investigations will have to provide an explicit, theoretical account of the function of trust, together with a plausible strategy for testing the theory empirically. Three full proposals were funded in November 1999, together with four smaller exploratory proposals looking at trust in public bureaucracies, trust in physician-patient relationships, the risks of trust, and the faith people place in third party information when evaluating a potential partner's trustworthiness. ("Examining the Role of Trust in Society," 2000, p. 328)"
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Teaching Foreign Language to Infants, 2007.
An analysis of the benefits of teaching foreign languages to young children.
2,634 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 127.95
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This paper discusses the benefits of teaching infants a foreign language. It begins by discussing the prevalence of bi or tri-lingualism in the world. It then discusses if it is beneficial to know a foreign language. The paper goes on to discuss the advantages of specifically learning the foreign language while still young, particularly focusing on the cognitive effects on the brain.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Knowing a Foreign Language
Advantages Knowing a Foreign Language
Learning a Foreign Language While Young
Cognitive Effects to the Brain
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Teaching an infant with a foreign language may be a hard task. This entails perseverance and strong commitment from the teacher (or the parent). This will also require full understanding, not only of the language itself, but also of the needs of the infant. But this task is beneficial and will prove to be very useful as the infant grown old.
However, it should be noted that the success of teaching an infant to learn a foreign language lies on the hand of the educators. To them lies the secret of successfully teaching the child of their second language. If they know how to treat and teach a child (of barely less that 5 years of age, or even less), then it will not be a difficult task for the child to adopt very well on the said foreign language. It somehow goes like this... an educator, or the parents for that matter, initially teaches the child with the second language... and then the child will do the rest."
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Conflict Management, 2006.
An in-depth look at conflict management in the workplace.
5,495 words (approx. 22.0 pages), 18 sources, MLA, AU$ 215.95
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This paper takes a look at conflict management. The paper defines conflict management as a difference in view or opinion or the variance in choices that can occur between two or more people. The paper discusses how conflict in the workplace can be detrimental, with dire consequences. The paper further discusses how the art of conflict management is essentially the ability to consistently turn conflict situations into opportunities for development and growth.
Outline:
Introduction
What is Conflict and Conflict Management?
Some Central Causes of Conflict in the Workplace
Brief Overview of Theoretical Perspectives
Why is Conflict Management Important?
Managing Conflict
Conclusion
From the Paper
"This aspect would also be beneficial when dealing with a difficult customer or staff member. Through listening and being attentive the to nuances of what is being said, aspects and areas of concern may be revealed which can be used to defuse the conflict situation. Listening also tends to prevent an unthinking over-reaction to the situation. This method is very simple but they also can have a profound effect on a difficult client or staff member. In effect not reacting in a provocative and hostile way may reduce the other party's hostility and make him or her calmer and more amenable to discussion. "
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Reporters Revealing Sources, 2007.
An analysis of the protection afforded journalists from revealing sources.
1,359 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 73.95
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This paper presents an examination of the rules and ethics governing journalists revealing sources. The paper explores cases in which journalists were ordered to reveal sources and refused. It also examines the protections that journalists have from revealing sources and argues that it is those protections that provide the ability to bring the public the news.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Federal Shield Time
From the Paper
"Part of the problem involves the legality of a government official leaking information to the press that should have fallen under their confidentiality agreement. The leaks are at times criminal offenses on the part of the official who provided the information and the demand to have the journalist reveal that name is so that person can be charged. If the journalist doesn't reveal the source there is no way of knowing it if was in fact a government official or other person who had a confidentiality agreement. It is ironic that journalists are jailed for not helping someone jail an official who helps bring corruption to public light."
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Early Childhood Education, 2007.
A brief discussion of normal speech development in young children and possible interventions in slow starters as discussed in "An Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education" by Linda Dunlap.
795 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 45.95
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This paper discusses early childhood education; particularly the aspect of speech and language therapy for young children, as discussed in "An Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education" by Linda Dunlap. The paper discusses the age for normal development of speech in children and gives some recommendations for a child who has not started speaking by that age, as well as possible intervention strategies. The paper also presents the writer's personal experience in this area.
From the Paper
"Intervention may include interaction with the family regarding educational resources and opportunities, referring the family to social workers or other organizations who can help, or suggesting special education resources that can help the child. Many experts working with speech pathologists urge teachers to integrate certain therapies into the classroom. This helps all the students hone their speech skills, but also allows the children who need therapy to continue to practice their work with other children, making them feel more comfortable in the classroom environment. A teacher must be aware of the special needs of the speech-impaired student, and be in touch with the student's parents for ways they can aid in their child's learning and eventual adult success and independence."
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The Media and Terrorism, 2007.
A look at the role the media plays in reporting terrorist actions.
1,371 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 73.95
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The paper discusses how an unfettered media can sometimes give terrorists an advantage by revealing security information and by giving them the publicity that their actions thrive upon. The paper shows, however, how the media can also be used during and following a terrorist action as a means of building connections amongst society and disseminating important information. The paper concludes that the media must play a balanced role in the case of terrorism.
Outline:
Introduction
Terrorism and the Media - A Balancing Act between the Freedom of the Press and National Security
Terrorism and the Media - Fostering Community Connections and the Dissemination of Important Information
Terrorism and the Media - The Future
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The roles and responsibilities of the media when covering a terrorist event varies depending on whose perspective one considers. Whether it is the terrorists, the government, or the media themselves being considered, three different sets of answers are often found, and these differing viewpoints often drive behavior during a terrorist action, which can result in both a tactical and strategic gain for the terrorists themselves. For this reason, it is important "to develop policy options designed to serve the interests of government, the media and the society" (Perl)."
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Internet and World Integration, 2006.
A review of the history of the Internet and various related technologies.
968 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 13 sources, MLA, AU$ 55.95
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This paper takes a look at the history of the Internet. The paper discusses how the Internet has impacted the business world and reviews various technological applications.
From the Paper
"Videoconferencing is "a conference between two or more participants at different sites by using computer networks to transmit audio and video data" (Beal, 2005). A Tandberg press release, titled, "High-Definition Video Puts the World's Most Visionary Leaders in Politics and Economics Face-to-Face with Asia's Financial Elite," stated that video conferencing allowed, "more than 1,100 global institutional investors from 30 countries..." to communicate on September 15th, 2006. Asia's top business leaders were able to meet face to face with speakers in the United States, including former U.S. President Bill Clinton, and former U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan (Hung, 2006). "
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What Constitutes Obscenity?, 2006.
A review of obscenity and what is considered by American society to be obscene.
1,763 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 90.95
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This paper discusses how Americans despise obscenity by and large, but have always had a problem with identifying just what was obscene and why. This study maintains that while popular and legal definitions may vary, some people may simply consider something obscene if it is forced upon them rather than when they purposely seek out such literary materials or artistic works for themselves for prurient or other reasons. A summary of the research and important findings is provided in the conclusion.
Outline:
Introduction
Review and Discussion
Background and Overview
Arbiters of Obscenity and Their Implications for Artists and the Media
Conclusion
From the Paper
"According to Kidd, there was essentially no due process provided the artist in this unfair association between him and denied Mapplethorpe his "day in court" in which he could voice his rebuttals; rather, the case was an example of an arbitrary - and some say capricious - decision by the Institute for Contemporary Art as to what they regarded as obscene, and they got paid handsomely for the privilege of designating Mapplethorpe's work as being obscene: "The key decisions that implicated the NEA in the funding of 'obscenity' were made not by the artist, and not even by the NEA, but by mediating arts organizations -- specifically, the Institute for Contemporary Art in Philadelphia, that used a $30,000 NEA grant to mount a retrospective of Mapplethorpe's photography" (Kidd, 2003, p. 6). By any measure, Mapplethorpe's works could be viewed as being inappropriate for certain age groups or others, depending on the unique individual factors involved, but the same issues that affected the Mapplethorpe outcome are at play in virtually every instance of the obscenity determination."
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ESL Learning, 2007.
A comparative analysis of the works of N. Chomsky, M. Stubbs and M. Halliday and R. Hasan on English as a second language (ESL) learning.
2,301 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 114.95
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This paper discusses the actual and perceived competence of the ESL individual while communicating in the English language. More specifically, the paper centers the discussion on the concept of heterogeneous (communication) competence. It draws from the theories and concepts of linguists such as N. Chomsky, M. Stubbs and M. Halliday and R. Hasan. The paper posits that heterogeneous communication competence is a pragmatic concept that is developed, ironically, from linguistic theories and concepts.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Case Under Study
Analysis
Noam Chomsky: "Competence" And "Performance" In The ESL Context
Michael Stubbs: Vocabulary Generation & Development And Communication Competence
M. Halliday & R. Hasan: Communication Competence And Social Relations
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"Looking into Marcella's narrative highlights this important insight by Halliday and Hasan. As previously mentioned in the preceding section, Marcella's use of the word "braves," rather than "waves," can create confusion to the other communicator when expressed. However, communication roles are assumed in the process of understanding her narrative: as the listener of the story, the other communicator seeks to understand the meaning of "braves" in the context of Marcella's story. Though this is the ideal situation--that is, the other communicator would seek understanding in making sense of Marcella's story--there will be cases in which she may not be understood by other listeners/communicators, and at the worst, being labeled as incompetent as a communicator because of her wrong word choice and usage. Power relations (conflict) emerges when this happens, wherein the other communicator, more knowledgeable of the English language, fails to understand the context in which Marcella's story is applied, thereby generating confusion and ineffective communication between Marcella and the communicator."
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"Knowledge Walkouts" & EMC, 2006.
A look at whether knowledge management and enterprise content management (ECM) can save a company from "knowledge walkouts".
2,424 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 119.95
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This paper defines and analyses the concept of "knowledge walkouts". It specifically discusses strategies for managing the creation of enterprise content management (ECM) and ensuing knowledge management strategies to alleviate the loss of key intellectual property as key employees retire.
Outline:
Executive Summary
Statement of the Problem
Findings
Defining Enterprise Content Management
Structuring Enterprise Content is the First Step to Knowledge Management
Retaining the Knowledge to Overcome "Knowledge Walkouts"
Knowledge Management for Many Organizations: Use It Or Lose It
Knowledge for the New Workforce
New Technology for the New Generation
Conclusions and Recommendations
From the Paper
"The fact that there are organizations whose knowledge management systems are best practices for their given industry, and have processes in place for capturing and retaining excellent components of their knowledge are still the fact that it must be used to be effective according to Gartner (2006). Based on "the last mile" of knowledge management so to speak being these processes of selectively applying the content to specific business strategies and challenges, the indexing, search, and retrieval of knowledge in these repositories becomes a completely separate issue. Once in the repository, there's little guarantee that the valuable knowledge ever emerges again. In fact, it's not valuable at all without a thorough consideration for the way new workers will access it and put it to use. Getting workers to change how they do their jobs is also a critical aspect of capturing content, according to The Hard Side of Change Management (2005). "
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