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Characteristics of Strong Families, 2002.
A discussion of what constitutes a strong and successful family.
1,427 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 75.95
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This paper examines the current research on strong families,
provides real-life examples of strong families in action and determines the most important indicators of families that are headed toward success. It attempts to understand why some families are close-knit with well-adjusted members who openly love each other and lead productive lives, while other families flounder in a quagmire of dysfunction and trouble.
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"It takes strong parents to make strong families. What, then, are the characteristics of strong parents? The YMCA asked itself that very question, and conducted a nationwide poll of 1,005 parents to answer it. The most important thing in making strong parents, the poll found out, is for the parents to have a good relationship with each other (?Building Strong Families?). Parents who have an excellent relationship with one another are more likely to feel successful as parents and up to the challenges of parenting (?Building Strong Families?). In fact, having an excellent relationship with each other is the parenting factor most consistently related to a wide range of strong parenting factors. Parents with healthy relationships with each other do the things that help their children grow up healthy (?Building Strong Families?)."
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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$ 47.95
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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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Anglo-Saxon Characteristics in "Beowulf", 2008.
This paper discusses the traditional and non-traditional Anglo-Saxon characteristics present in the epic "Beowulf".
1,434 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 75.95
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The paper compares and contrasts the various Anglo-Saxon characteristics in "Beowulf" and shows how they are critical to both the plot and the setting of Seamus Heaney's version of this epic. The paper reviews and analyzes traditional characteristics including the quest for fame, manliness and courage as well as the non-traditional characteristics of generosity and concern for others.
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"In Seamus Heaney's translation of Beowulf, many themes and motifs exist, including predominantly the values of the Anglo-Saxon culture. The theme of manliness and strength known to the Anglo-Saxon tradition and important to the development and characteristics of Beowulf can be identified in all three agons of the epic. However, Beowulf also presents non-traditional aspects opposite of the typical Anglo-Saxon warrior, weaving an intricate text to enliven the story. These two contrasting forces combine to create a poem that highlights the inextinguishable spirit of mankind as well as underlines the values of morality."
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Characteristics of God, 2002.
A paper which examines the different characteristics of God as they appear in the Old Testament.
965 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 1 source, AU$ 55.95
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The paper examines the God of the Old Testament who displays many human images and emotions. The paper reminds us that that Bible was written by man who wrote of God in the only manner he could ? in human terms. The paper defines several of Gods characteristics (for example, creativity, protectiveness, vengefulness, and grieving) and shows how they relate to instances in the Bible.
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"The Lord is a vengeful Lord. He removed Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden. He destroyed man and beast because of their evil ways (Genesis 6:13). When the Pharaoh would not let the Israelites free, Moses spoke with him, pleaded. Moses warned him that God would take vengeance on the Egyptian. First the river turned to blood (Exodus 7:17). Then the frogs came (Exodus 8:5). When the Pharaoh still did not let the Israelites go, God turned the dust and smite into lice (Exodus 8:16), After the lice, came the flies that swarmed amongst the houses of the Egyptians (Exodus 8:21). The Pharaoh still would not let God?s people go. Ths angered God even more and he sent down a disease that killed the cattle of the Egyptians. The cattle of the Israelites were saved. Then the Lord commanded Moses to take the ashes from the furnace and sprinkling it towards the heavens, it was changed into a boil that only affected the Egyptians. These boils affected both man and beast (Exodus 9:10)."
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Characteristics of the Product Life Cycle, 2003.
Compares and contrasts the characteristics of a growing and a mature product market.
1,600 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 83.95
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This essay shows the differences of the characteristics between a growing and a maturing market, with an analysis of different cost recoveries in both periods. The paper shows that despite the differences, market growth and market maturity are periods which cannot be completely separated as market growth slowly develops into market maturity.
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"As already pointed out, market growth is accompanied by market fragmentation which causes competition. But competition in market growth is not as intense as it is in market maturity. The reason is that in the growth phase, almost every organization profits just because of the great demand, whereas in maturity, organizations struggle for their survival. Thus, the price of the product in market growth is not the decisive factor in competition. Marketing and product improvement, i.e. technology are the most significant factors. Consequently, products can be sold at relatively high prices because of the great demand."
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Characteristics of Felony Drug Offenders, 2008.
An analysis of social factors associated with and characteristics of felony drug offenders.
6,186 words (approx. 24.7 pages), 34 sources, APA, AU$ 231.95
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This paper examines the reasons why individuals choose to use controlled substances. It discusses possible factors that affect felony drug offenders that are ordered to complete substance abuse treatment by the court. It also looks at the characteristics of these felony drug offenders that are ordered to complete substance abuse treatment. Lastly, the paper examines community and agency needs that are associated with drug use and suggests a possible plan of action to address the problem.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Why Do People Use Drugs? A Rational Choice Perspective
Criminal History
Substance Abuse Treatment History
Employment Status
Community Need
Agency Need
Plan of Action
Conclusion
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"Such a large portion of the probation office's budget goes toward substance treatment. However, probation officers also work closely with the offenders' families. No services are provided to them. Many of the wives, husbands, and children of the offenders would benefit from counseling services at a reduced cost. Such services might help them understand the addiction issues their family member faces. This officer has seen a lot of family members be affected by an offender's use of a controlled substance. Often they do not understand what is going on or why the offender would choose to use an illicit substance upon release from incarceration. Any services that would be able to be provided to them may be beneficial for the offender in the long run."
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Characteristics of Oral and Mythic Literature, 2004.
This paper analyzes four North American Indian myths to determine how much they illustrate characteristics of myths and legends.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 88.95
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In this paper, four North American Indian myths are analyzed to define the extent to which they illustrate characteristics of myths and legends. The paper brings the theory of the use of language as myth.
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"Characteristics of Oral and Mythic Literature. Before the invention of writing, the only means of recording human events apart from visual representations, was in stories, myths or legends that were memorized and recited orally to listeners. The universal classics of literature known as the "Iliad" and "Odyssey" created several thousand years ago by the blind Greek poet Homer, were almost certainly recited or chanted and only written down at a much later date."
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Television Characteristics, 2004.
A paper investigating and outlining the characteristics, affordability and constraints that make television a medium in its own right.
1,962 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 99.95
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This paper examines how television has the potential to permeate our culture at all levels and how, essentially, television has the potential to influence our opinions and beliefs and shape cultural values and attitudes. It investigates what makes television a unique medium in comparison to other popular media by looking at the key historical events that have helped shape the medium and look at the ways in which consumers have adopted the medium into their domestic routine. It considers its effect globally but focuses primarily on the British television industry.
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"As well as looking at the individual characteristics of television it is also important to consider how the medium shapes the way in which we receive the content and influences viewer response. John Ellis suggests that very different experiences can be derived from television. He proposes that we are more likely to become engaged by the narrative when we can view films on a high-quality screen with clear, loud audio. He states that the cinema experience draws the audience into giving ?intense and relatively sustained attention? (Ellis, 1992: 24) for the duration of a film. The television viewer on the other hand ?glances? rather than ?gazes? according to Ellis, for which their attention is ?sporadic? (Ellis, 1992: 24) rather than concentrated."
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Short Story Characteristics, 2002.
A brief examination of the characteristics that are common in short stories.
1,102 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 61.95
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This paper looks at the various elements that create a short story. It includes a protagonist, the central character in conflict; an antagonist, any person or force arrayed against the protagonist; a plot, the sequence of incidents or events that make up the story; and suspense or the tension that pulls the reader along in the story.
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"Other elements that may be key in a short story are the setting, theme and point of view (Dinneen and O?Connor). The setting is the time and place in which the action takes place. The setting has a definite impact on both the character and plot development (Dinneen and O?Connor). The theme of a story is the idea or belief as to what is important or unimportant in life. The theme of a story gives meaning to a literary work and is usually inferred from other elements of the story, evolving through the conflicts experienced by the main character (Dinneen and O'Connor). The points of view a story may be told from either the omniscient narrative, the detached observer?s point of view or the first person. The point of view taken can set the action and is also crucial in plot development as it can predetermine what the reader knows or does not know."
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Diversity and Demographic Characteristics, 2004.
An analysis of the characteristics of diversity and demographics in an organization.
1,052 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 58.95
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This paper claims that there are many factors that define diversity and its role in determining individual behavior. The paper contends that in today's society and workplace, diversity plays an important role in strengthening an organization and that employers can benefit by becoming and being diverse. The paper examines organizations that hire individuals from various age groups, explaining that they can profit from a pool of knowledge that more that one age group may possess. The paper assesses that if employers can see beyond the age, gender, religion and other various diversity behaviors of its employees and hire and promote its employees based on merit, skills, abilities and performance alone, some of the issues employers now face can be diminished to a certain degree.
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"Diversity is good for organizations and its employees. There are many forms of diversity and demographic characteristics. Ethnicity, gender, age, religion, personality traits, and differences in values and attitude are only a few of these characteristics. Diversity can be defined as the state of being distinct or different. Demographic characteristics are the differences in, but not limited to, age, ethnicity, or gender. Hudson Inclusion Solutions, a professional staffing firm conducted a survey of 1,800 employees and found the following statistics concerning diversity within workplaces. Of the 64 % of individuals who worked at company that promoted diversity, 18 % stated they know someone who had been discriminated against because of rage. 1 in 5 stated they knew someone who had been mistreated because of his or her gender."
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Kenya: Socio-Political Characteristics, 2003.
Describes the social and economic characteristics of Kenya since the country attained its independence from Britain.
1,337 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 70.95
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This paper examines the Kenyan political, social, and economic life since independence. The Kenyan economy is an agro-based economy, and its leaders have embarked on several economic reforms to attract foreign investors, but drought problems, as well as corruption, have always stalled the country?s bid for economic development.
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"Since 1998, the Kenyan Government embarked on stabilization policies, with the hope of attracting foreign investors. The private sector contributes about 75% of the Kenyan GDP. The government introduced its incentives program for investors in 1986, with the establishment of the Investment Promotion Center {IPC} that serves as a principal contact point for foreign companies and entrepreneurs interested in investing in Kenya. The IPC helps to speed up foreign investment issues, serving as a liaison between foreign investors and the Kenyan Government."
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Essential Characteristics of the Ballad, 2005.
This paper looks at the essential characteristics of the ballad form.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 63.95
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This paper examines the essentials of the ballad form, including the motif, theme, variance, rhyme, meter, repetition, vocabulary and structure. The paper compares the ballads of Sir Patrick Spence and John Henry based on these properties.
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"Ballads are stories set to music and they usually have verses consisting of four lines each, but this can be extended to six lines, with sometimes a longer verse being inserted among the shorter ones. The ballad was originally an oral tradition and the use of traditional motifs and phrases was relied on heavily to flesh out the stories of the ballad."
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Characteristics of High-Performance Teams, 2005.
A look at why high-performance teams impact the dynamics of a group.
1,018 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 58.95
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This paper discusses the characteristics of high-performance teams and how a group can become a high-performance team. Included is an examination of the impact of demographic and cultural diversity on group behavior. Diversity in culture and demographic characteristics can be a source of friction and conflict or be one of the team?s greatest strengths. A group can become a high-performing team by understanding how cultural and demographic dissimilarity influences group behavior. High-performing teams leverage their diversity for competitive advantage.
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"A variety of definitions have been offered to describe the concept of a team. One widely used definition is that ?A team is a small number of people with complementary skills who are committed to a common purpose, performance goals, and approach for which they hold themselves mutually accountable." (Katzenbach & Smith 1992 cited in Managing Team Performance) High-performing teams present an ideal operational model. High-performance teams deliver results and deliver them faster."
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Metaphysical Poetry- Characteristics,Types and Major Poets, 2005.
A discussion of the origins and nature of metaphysical poetry.
2,728 words (approx. 10.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 129.95
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This paper examines the origins of metaphysical poetry and its characteristics. Poetic terms are defined and the types of metaphysical poetry are discussed. The major poets of this genre are introduced. Although the paper considers metaphysical poetry in a positive light, criticism of the movement is also presented.
Introduction
Characteristics of metaphysical poetry
A.Delight in Novel Thought and Expression
B.Far-Fetched Images
C. Affectation and Hyperbole
D. Obscurity
E. Learning
Types of Metaphysical Poetry
A. Amorous Poetry
B. Religious Poetry
Sources of Metaphysical Poetry
Poets of the Metaphysical World
A. John Donne
B. George Halbert
C. Andrew Marvell
D. Henry Vaughn
VI. Conclusion
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"Metaphysics or the branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of existence, truth and knowledge based on abstract reasoning, was first applied to poetry by Dr.Samuel Johnson. He borrowed it from Dryden's derogatory phrase about Donne-"He affects the metaphysics." Dryden criticized Donne for his excessive obscurity and Dr.Samuel Johnson later used the term 'metaphysical' to describe the specific poetic method used by poets like Donne."
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The Wheel and the Web -The Changing Characteristics of Leadership in the Modern World, 2001.
This paper is an analysis and comparison of two types of leadership - the "Wheel" and the "Web".
1,670 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 86.95
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This paper analyzes and compares two types of leadership - the "Wheel" and the "Web". The author sees that the twentieth century was marked by a series of economical, social and political changes that resulted in the restructuring and transformation of a number of traditional beliefs and customary views. This process, he believes, changed the fundamental framework of leadership, transforming it from the "wheel" that supported the Industrial Age to the "web" that forms the heart of the Age of Information. The "wheel" type of leadership is recognized by the fundamental traits of command, control and power and is commonly associated with the male leadership characteristics of individuality and autonomy. On the other hand, the leadership known as the "web", incorporates the basic traits of collaboration, communication and participation and is recognized by the characteristics of organization and cooperation that have come to be commonly associated with modern female leadership . This paper describes the face of modern female leadership as well as famous female leaders.
Table of Contents
I. A Transformation
II. The Face of Modern Female Leadership
III. Contrast, Comparison & Conclusion
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""Leaders are visionaries with a poorly developed sense of fear and no concept of the odds against them...they make things happen" ~ Robert Jarvick, inventor of the artificial heart (Leadership). The characteristic mark of leadership and the traits of those who have excelled at it can be traced throughout the pages of world history and down through the centuries of the development of human civilization. Up until the twentieth century, these traits and characteristics showed some modification but little basic and fundamental change. The twentieth century, however, was marked by a series of economical, social and political changes that resulted in the restructuring and transformation of a number of traditional beliefs and customary views. This restructuring process included basic changes in the fundamental framework of leadership, transforming it from the "wheel" that supported the Industrial Age to the "web" that forms the heart of the Age of Information (Guido-DiBrito et al, 1996, pp. 28-29)."
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