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Steroid Use in Teen Athletes, 2007.
A discussion on steroid use in athletes, focusing on teenage boys.
954 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 40.95
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The paper discusses how, physiologically, anabolic steroids can cause increased incidence of acne, increased susceptibility to injuries in the muscles and tendons, liver disease, tumor growth, and early-onset cardiovascular disease. The paper reviews issues surrounding the use of steroids by teen athletes, what drives them to do it, and the results of studies on the effects on these athletes and their performance.
Outline:
Introduction
Literature Review
Methodology
Discussion
Conclusion
References
From the Paper
"Teens who use steroids are noted to be more irritable, more aggressive and even more violent. Some teens that use steroids actually report a heightened degree of awareness while they use the drugs, which can sometimes lead to steroid induced psychosis. To add to this there is a degree of psychological dependence that comes from the changes the steroids make to the teen male athlete's body and his performance. The athlete begins to feel that the steroid is the whole reason behind any improvement in ability or stamina, in better physical looks. Those teens that use steroids on a regular basis also report a significant increase in somatic complaints as well as depression, anxiety and even periods of intense rage."
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Child Poverty in the UK, 2007.
This paper examines the situation of children living in poverty in the UK.
1,967 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 74.95
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This paper examines a number of issues involving the poverty of children in the UK. First, the author examines statistics of poverty and its immediate consequences. Then the paper points out possible long-term consequences of children raised in poverty, such as health and education. Also considered are the causes of poverty. A study of the city of Derry and its children living in poverty is a focal point of the paper. The paper concludes citing the growing gap between those with viable incomes and those living in dire circumstances.
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"According to the Government, joblessness is the primary cause of poverty, thus helping people into the employment arena is central to its anti-poverty strategy (Tackling). Rather than targeting unemployment, the Government has targeted "joblessness,' with policies designed "not to create shops, but to influence who gets them and how well off people will be in work" (Tackling). The two key themes in the Government's active labor market policy are individualization of support to help people into work and the use of compulsion (Tackling). However, the Government has "introduced the toughest benefit penalties ever faced by unemployed people, and the extension of compulsion could distort an undermine the effectiveness of employment services" (Tackling). "
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Teen Pregnancy, 2007.
A discussion on the issue of teen pregnancies in the United States.
2,099 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 78.95
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The paper discusses how, although there is more recent evidence that the teen birth rate is declining, there is still ample evidence that it is a serious problem in American culture, and specifically as an aspect or concern of family and reproduction. The writer argues that children need better education, relevant to the cultural context in which they live, where sexual activity outside of marriage is not only accepted but also encouraged by our society, both directly and indirectly. The paper examines how society can circumvent personal morals and decrease the teen pregnancy rate, in a climate where sexual images and ideas are prevalent in the media.
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"The challenges to researchers and others are to place teen pregnancy and other child bearing statistic within the scope of the changing economy of the United States. In the 1960s and earlier it was still feasible for a family to reach economic success with one parent working for wages outside the home, where as today this is not the case and people therefore do not marry and start families at such an early age."
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Changing Families, 2007.
An examination into the ways that family life is changing around the world.
817 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 35.95
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This paper discusses the changes that have occurred to family life in various countries around the world. The paper discusses the characteristics of families in Cina, as well as in Japan, India, Indonesia, Micronesia, and the Marquesas Islands. It also compares these characteristics to family life in the United States. The paper then goes on to suggest reasons for these changes.
Table of Contents:
China versus India
China versus the United States today
Five Characteristics of the Japanese family
Families in Indonesia, Micronesia, and the Marquesas Islands
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"Both genders are living with their parents longer than ever, as the age of first marriage for both men and women has increased, given the expansion of opportunities for employment outside of the home for young Japanese women, and the decreased attractiveness of marriage for many young career women. However, because of the lack of affordable housing in Japan, more young people chose to remain with their parents rather than find their own place to live. This is also traditional, given the less defined adolescent or rebellion period in Japan, and of the less stringent division between the values of the old and the young."
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Continuing Education For Adults, 2007.
An analysis of the effects of continuing education for adult students with families.
1,208 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 49.95
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This paper explores the barriers and obstacles faced by adult students with families in continuing their education. It discusses the common practice of the institution giving primary focus to the traditional students' needs and its failure to give due consideration to the needs of the adult student who is also juggling the responsibilities of a career and a family.
Table of Contents:
Statement Of Thesis
Chapter One - Introduction
Chapter Two - Literature Review
Non-Traditional Students Comprise 75% Of Enrollment
Academic Challenges Of Institutional And State Policies
Chapter Three - Sources Of Data And Research Methods
Chapter Four - Analysis And Results
Chapter Five - Summary And Conclusion
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"Given the fact that the non-traditional adult student comprises approximately two-thirds of all college enrollments, it is critically important that the educational institution focus on the needs of the adult student, specifically those who are also juggling work and family along with the demands of college courses. Further challenges exist in obtaining funding for college due to the fact that the adult student has not typically or traditionally been given consideration in college funding access. This seems to be somewhat an oversight whether intentional or not again, when consideration is given to the percentage of college students that the adult student comprises on the college enrollment roster."
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Christine Jessop, 2006.
A discussion on the misconduct of the Canadian criminal jusitce system surrounding Chrisitine Jessop's murder.
2,630 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 8 sources, APA, AU$ 94.95
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This paper begins with a detailed description of the circumstances leading to and surrounding the disappearance of Christine Jessop in 1984. It continues to analyze the actions of the police and the investigation committee after having found Jessop's body. It highlights the actions of the Canadian criminal justice system in congruence with the wrongful conviction of Guy Morin. In the conclusion, the author of the paper, discusses the criminal system's misconduct, and its severe effects, which occurred during and after the investigation of the murder.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Analysis
Conclusion
References
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"In fact, York officers may have had a substantial lead in Christine's disappearance. On October 6, 1984, a witness reported that she and her husband seeing a man holding a small child in a forceful manner in a car on October 3, 1984, near the time of Christine's disappearance. Despite the fact that the witnesses provided a description of the car, they were not interviewed until 12 days after their initial report. Although her report of the suspicious behavior was consistent with an abduction and the suspect she described did not have a car similar to Morin's, nor did he match Morin's physical description. However, police failed to fully investigate the lead. In fact, they did not even request a list of vehicles matching the one described, in detail, by one of the witnesses."
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Theories in Youth Crime, 2007.
This paper analyzes a theory regarding youth crime in the city of Huberville.
3,042 words (approx. 12.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 106.95
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In this essay the writer discusses a theory about youth crime in Huberville between the years of 1960 and 1990 and why this rate began to decrease after 1990. Furthermore, the writer attempts to explain how this theory of delinquency might have an influence on the legal ideology of juvenile justice in the city. Lastly, the writer discusses social policies which may stabilize or decrease the crime rate of the youth in Huberville. The writer concludes that Huberville's working and immigrant class may benefit from a program such as the one mentioned in the paper, which gives youth at risk someone whom they are close to and do not want to disappoint and who will encourage more conventional behavior.
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"This theory of criminal activity however does not explain why the crime rate among the youth as well as the adult of Huberville increased from 1960 to 1990 and then began to decrease when the city was revitalized. Although the city changed from a more stable city environment before 1959 to a more transient environment after that date, many of the same youths who were present before 1959 were still present after 1959. If these individuals had self control before that date it would stand to reason that they still had self control after that date so there must have been something that changed other than the level of self control which the youth possessed that would encourage them to engage in more criminal behavior. One thing that had changed in Huberville shortly before the crime rate increased was that the largest employer in the city closed its doors. This action which plunged Huberville into a recession also led to high unemployment rate of people would did possess the self control to work for a living before the jobs left town."
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Attachment Disorders, 2007.
A discussion on attachment disorders in children.
1,458 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 57.95
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This paper defines and focuses on attachment disorders in the education arena. It discusses both the challenges presented by children with attachment issues, as well as possible solutions for educators within the classroom.
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"In addition to the above issues, many attachment therapists note symptoms in the parents of such children, as well. These symptoms can include feelings of isolation, depression, frustration, stress, and agitation. Further, parents and other caregivers, including educators and other family members, tend to become puzzled and confused about the reactions of the child, and become nearly obsessed with findings answers to assist them. They often feel blamed, or at least responsible, for the feelings of the child, and can feel hopeless as to how best to assist the child in developing proper attachments (Institute for Attachment and Child Development, 2003)."
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ADD and Medication, 2007.
This paper discusses attention deficit disorder and the use of prescriptions drugs for treatment.
1,986 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 75.95
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The paper explains that attention deficit disorder (ADD) is classified as a biological disorder for which prescription medications have been proven effective in treating it. These currently include Ritalin, Concerta and Adderall. The paper relates that the disorder affects mostly children and many are concerned with the fact that children are being medicated by strong prescription drugs. The paper discusses how doctors believe that medication may be the best treatment for the disorder due to its high success rate. The paper contends that the main critics of these medications and their use in children are people who do not fully understand what ADD is. Thus, their objections can not be given credibility.
From the Paper
"Because widespread knowledge of ADD is recent and also because the disorder affects mostly children, many are concerned with the fact they these children are being medicated by strong prescription drugs. Many even feel that these children are being overmedicated when there are other less potent treatments which doctors could consider for the treatment of the disorder. Furthermore, some even argue that the drugs which are prescribed for these children have not been studied long enough to assess the long term effect they will have on their growing bodies. However, the affects of these drugs have been studied and these medications may be the best treatment for people suffering from Attention Deficit Disorder."
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Application Essay for Loyola Marymount, 2007.
An application essay for the Loyola Marymount University's Master in Education program, providing a background on the applicant's achievements in the field of youth volunteer work.
880 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 37.95
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This paper presents an application for the Loyola Marymount University's Master in Education program. The applicant begins by explaining why he became involved in volunteer work and how he began the process of volunteering in the United States. It then goes on to list all of the applicant's achievements in the field of youth volunteer work.
From the Paper
"I currently supervise a staff comprised of 11 instructors. Last year, my first year as coordinator, I received an accolade: Coordinator of the year. The award proved recognition for all the work we were doing at the site. We make every effort to provide a safe environment from the streets and from an empty home - planting the seeds of positive change within their lives by giving them the necessary tools, resources, and guidance to become competent and productive citizens of society. I intend to continue this work by first receiving a Masters Degree in Education and later, a PhD in Educational Leadership. These degrees reflect my goals and are necessary for their advancement."
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Gay and Lesbian Adoption, 2006.
This paper discusses the adoption of children by gay men and lesbian parents from the perspective of the social worker.
2,375 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 9 sources, APA, AU$ 86.95
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This paper explains that the number of children adopted by gay men and lesbian parents has increased as more state laws have relaxed the prohibition on these types of adoptions and as more social workers and agencies now are willing to accommodate and intervene for them. The author points out that this changing trend has lead to critical concerns about sexual orientation, the probability of molestation, teasing and harassment of the child, which have created a dilemma for the social workers between the need for adoptive families and the principles of his or her profession. The paper relates that research suggests that the adopted children of gay and lesbian parents develop normal or straight relationships with their peers and satisfying relationships with adults of both sexes; therefore, social workers should support this type of adoption as guided by their professional code of ethics.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
History of Adoption
Reasons for Accepting Adoption by Gay or Lesbian Parents
Issues and Concerns
Conclusion
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"The revolutions of the 1960s and 1970s further influenced and modified adoption practices. These revolutions were the women's liberation, civil rights movement, sexual revolution, the adoptee's liberty movement, and the birth fathers' rights, birth control, legalized abortion and a dominant single parenthood culture. One consequence was that social workers were encouraged to adjust their role as educators for adoptive parents in helping them recognize and cope with raising adopted children as against raising natural children. Adoptive parents now demand more information on the child they take and whose future is entrusted to them."
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Interracial Couples and Adoption, 2006.
This paper discusses the issue of adoption of children by interracial couples, transracial adoptions, which presents an ethical dilemma for social workers.
2,620 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 11 sources, APA, AU$ 93.95
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This paper explains that racial issues can be particularly difficult for the social worker to handle because skin color represents an extremely controversial issue. The author points out that interracial couples are a particular challenge for the social worker because either a black child or a white child will have one parent that is not of the same ethnicity. The paper relates that some people feel that children, placed into homes that are not homogeneous in ethnic or racial makeup and not consistent with the child's own race, can be harmful to the child; however, the paper concludes that transracial couples should be allowed to adopt because otherwise these children, who are left in non-permanent homes while awaiting the availability of same-race adoptive parents, will suffer more severe damage, such as non-attachment disorders. The paper includes several quotations.
From the Paper
"This organization's public announcement of this stance nearly stopped all trans-racial adoptions from taking place in the next few years, and the insistence that foster homes and institutional holdings were better for Black children than being in a White household had a large impact on how children of nonwhite ethnicity would be handled in coming decades. In fact, the Child Welfare League of America revised the 1968 standards in 1973 to actually state that same-race placements for children were always better than interracial placements."
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Medical Ethics, 2007.
An analysis of the the pros and cons of stimulant therapy for children with ADHD.
1,274 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 51.95
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This paper examines the relationship between drugs, children and behavioral control. The paper provides an exploratory analysis of the literature currently available with regard to the clinical utility of using stimulant medication to treat children with ADHD. The researcher concludes that more studies are necessary to determine whether children would benefit more from behavioral interventions than from medication treatment.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
Background
Current Situational Analysis
Recommendation
Conclusions
References
From the Paper
"During the early 1980s the American Psychiatric Association (APA, 1994) amended the DSM-IV diagnostic criteria for evaluating children with ADHD suggesting that impulsivity and hyper motility were criteria for diagnosing this condition in children (Brogstedt et al, 1998). Borgstedt et al (1998) note that this revision came about resulting from evidence that children with these characteristics often faced problems with associative learning and other deficits that might be addressed through use of stimulant drugs. In the years following mixed results occurred when therapists or health care providers attempted to evaluate the potential benefits of using stimulant medication as a priority or front line treatment for children with ADHD. "
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Themes in "Into the Wild", 2007.
This paper explores themes and characters in Jon Krakauer's book "Into the Wild."
1,923 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 73.95
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This paper examines the fateful expedition of young adult Chris McCandless in Jon Krakauer's book "Into the Wild." The paper's author considers the themes and characters presented in the book. The paper compares Krakauer's experiences as a youth to those of McCandless, and argues they both had a need for adventure. The author further contends that this is the reason for Krakauer's non-judgemental portrayal of McCandless.
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"Chris was intensely curious and hungry for experience, and apparently Krakauer was, too, at that age. Chris wanted to roam free and sample nature's offerings, to test himself on a journey alone in Alaska, to live off the land, and be completely self-reliant. Krakauer devotes two full chapters to telling the story his own "quest," in which he climbed the Stikine Ice Cap (which was considered impossibly dangerous to climb). He states, "I interrupt McCandless's story with fragments of a narrative drawn from my own youth." Like Chris, nature was his noble adversary when he went off alone to test himself, his endurance, and ability to survive in harsh, harsh conditions. Although he was fortunate to come down out of the mountain alive, he does not see his obsession with getting to the top, or doing the impossible, as abnormal in any way and cites many examples of men through history who tested themselves similarly. Plus, to give up might imply failure. "In truth my escapade on the north face had rattled me, and I didn't want to go up on the Thumb again at all. But the thought of returning to Boulder in defeat wasn't very appealing, either." "
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"Changing American Families"--Book Review, 2007.
This paper reviews the ideas presented in Judy Root Aulette's work "Changing American Families."
832 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 35.95
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Judy Root Aulette's work "Changing American Families" challenges many of the traditionally held beliefs of what makes a family unit. This paper reviews several concepts presented in this book. First, the paper discusses childlessness by choice, and the flip-side, which is being a parent by choice. Also considered are the roles of grandparents, adoption as a parenting option, and the roles of mothers and fathers in modern society. Aulette also discusses the need for quality childcare. The paper concludes with a discussion of punishment and what it achieves for both parents and children.
From the Paper
"The idea of having a child and becoming a parent is increasingly being viewed as an option, as noted by Aulette's discussion of couples that are childless by choice. Birth control and more flexible views of the purpose of marriage have allowed couples to view childlessness as a liberating option, not as a curse or an example of their failure as a union. Aulette cautions the reader that simply because parenthood is not necessarily the purpose of every coupling or every marriage does not mean that one option, to have children or to not have children, is better or worse--rather both have become valid options in today's society. This is an empowering idea not just for persons who wish to remain childless, but for all couples--it is a reminder that having a child is a choice, not a destiny that is forced upon a couple."
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Effects of Alcoholism, 2007.
A study on the relationship between alcoholism and child abuse.
2,472 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 9 sources, MLA, AU$ 90.95
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The paper describes how alcoholism is one of the major problems the U.S. is facing today. The paper explains that not only is alcoholism harmful to oneself, but to others as well due to the physical harm an alcoholic inflicts on others while under the influence of alcohol. The paper relates that child abuse occurs more frequently if there is an alcoholic in the family. The paper discusses what percentage of alcoholic predators actually seek or receive help, the percentage of children who are abused, why the abuse happens and the effects of child abuses. The paper illustrates how if not treated, abused children may become emotionally and mentally ill.
Outline:
Introduction
What Percent of Children are Abused?
What Percent of Alcoholic Predators Actually Seek or Receive Help?
Why Does the Abuse Happen?
What Percent of Abused Children Abuse their Children?
What is the Remaining Percent that Break the Cycle of Violence?
What Are Their Lives Like in Adulthood?
Conclusion
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"People who suffer from alcohol addiction do not realized that they already suffer from a chronic disease and other health disorders. Individuals who are alcohol dependent experience physical and mental deterioration but at times, they may not notice that they are on the "downhill slope" due to the belief that they are still in control! But this neurotic belief is only brought about by the alcohol controlling their system. They assume that drinking an alcohol does not affect their body and mind - as well as other people around them. This behavior is the denial stage wherein they knew the side effects of alcoholism but they do not want to accept it nor do they want to be treated."
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