| Papers [1-16] of 22 :: [Page 1 of 2] | | Go to page : 1 2 —> | Search results on "NEBRASKA": |
|
|
Nebraska's Political System, 2002.
This paper compares and contrasts the two largest political parties in the state of Nebraska.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 6 sources, AU$ 138.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
The paper discusses that while Nebraska is a Republican state by majority, there is also a strong Democratic Party and movement. The author describes and highlights the parties and then points out the similarities as well as the differences in them.
| |
|
Willa Cather's "O Pioneers!", 2005.
This paper discusses Willa Cather's 'O Pioneers!', her second published novel, about homesteaders in Nebraska in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
2,715 words (approx. 10.9 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 105.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper explains that the protagonist in Willa Cather's 'O Pioneers!' is a woman, Swedish by birth, who worked her land up to rich production and brought prosperity to her whole family; for the time the novel was written, this was somewhat out of the ordinary. The author is impressed by the way Cather set the mood in her story by beginning with a Great Plains winter scene as the backdrop to the struggle of the Borgson family, which was going to lose their father no matter what anyone did. The paper stresses that, in the time and place O Pioneers! was written, a father was the one with the power, not the mother, and the attitudes expressed by the brothers also provide a clear denunciation of patriarchy.
From the Paper
"Perhaps in our time it is difficult to imagine that people would actually just do what they were told by a dying father but that was the world of late Victorian America and I believe that in setting the story as she did, the case can be made that Cather did criticize patriarchy. She made it very plain. If the father had not commanded, the brothers would have been in charge and Alexandra's fine capabilities would have been relegated to the kitchen. As the story progresses it isn't hard to see what would have happened to the family farm if the brothers had been running things. They are not only easily discouraged, but time and again it is shown that they just plain don't have Alexandra's ability to look at a situation and see a creative, positive way to deal with it. She not only keeps the original homestead, but as others in the areas do give up under drought and other challenges, she mortgages the home farm to buy these places as well."
| |
|
Communications Industry, 1995.
An overview of the industry, focusing on telecommunications and conditions in Nebraska. Includes a chart.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 16 sources, AU$ 82.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
From the Paper
"The communications industry in the United States is actually composed of many subindustries, each of which contains large, even huge, participants. The sudindustries are related by the fact that they all participate in electronic communications of one type or another, but they are widely diverse beyond that. As technology grows more complex, it also brings these widely diverse entrance points closer together, with the result that phone companies are now venturing into cable television ventures, and cable television companies are interested in providing interactive entertainment and educational opportunities. This research examines the broad communications industry as a whole, then focuses on the telecommunications industry in particular, with an emphasis on the telecommunications industry in Nebraska.
The Standard Industry Code (SIC) for the communications ..."
| |
|
Gay Marriages, 2005.
This paper discusses the constitutionality of gay marriages.
1,155 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 51.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper explains that most religious and conservative people believe that marriage was created for the purpose of procreation; whereas, proponents of gay marriages believe that the U.S. Constitution provides for a strict separation of the church and the state and as such religious arguments do not have a legitimate place in the debate and that the Fourteenth Amendment protects the right of private consensual sex and as such the prohibition of gay marriages is a violation of such rights. The author points out that the gay marriage issue came to the forefront of national debate in 1996 when several Hawaiian gay couples sued for the right to marry legally, which resulted in the passage of "The Federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)" in 1996. The paper relates that, in May 2005, a U.S. Federal District Judge struck down sweeping provisions of the Nebraska constitution that defined marriage as only between a man and a woman and banned same-sex civil unions, domestic partnerships and other similar relationships as a violation of the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.
Table of Contents
Marriage, Gay Marriage and Same Sex Unions
The Controversy
The Constitutional Debate
The Federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)
State Laws Recognizing Same Sex Unions
Conservatives Propose Constitutional Amendment
Federal Judge strikes down Nebraska Gay Marriage Ban
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The passage of DOMA did not deter gay-right activists in their campaign for the legal recognition of gay marriages and in 2000, Vermont became the first state to allow gay partners to join in a civil union with the same rights enjoyed by married heterosexual couples under state law. Maine, Hawaii, California, New Jersey, and Connecticut have also enacted laws that give some degree of rights to gay civil unions and partnerships since then. On November 18, 2003, in Goodridge v.Department of Public Health, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial ruled that: "barring an individual from the protections, benefits, and obligations of civil marriage solely because that person would marry a person of the same sex violates the Massachusetts Constitution." Implementing the Court's decision, Massachusetts made same sex marriage legal in the state on May 17, 2004; it is thus far the only state to do so. Most other states have enacted constitutional provisions that define marriage as a union of one man and one woman."
| |
|
The Civil War, 2008.
This paper looks at how several events influenced the outbreak of the American Civil War.
2,134 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 86.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
The paper explores how the Mexican-American War, the Kansas-Nebraska Act, the Dred Scott decision, the Lincoln Douglas Debates and the Freeport Doctrine all influenced the coming of the American Civil War. The paper also discusses the military campaign in the Western theater of the war from January through June of 1862 and provides a brief outline of the generalship of Robert E. Lee and George B. McClellan.
Outline:
The Relationship Between the Mexican-American War and the Coming of the American Civil War
The Relationship Between the Kansas-Nebraska Act and the Coming of the American Civil War
The Relationship Between the Dred Scott Decision, the Lincoln Douglas Debates, the Freeport Doctrine, and the Coming of the American Civil War
The Military Campaign in the Western theater of the War from January through June of 1862
Generalship of Robert E. Lee and George B. McClellan
From the Paper
"The Civil War represented one of the most important parts in the history of the United States. It was the essence of the American struggle for democracy as well as for the national identity and unity that would eventually emerge after its end. The premises of the war revolved around the issue of the Texan territory. Thus, the early connections were established "at the invitation of a Mexican government that had just won its independence from Spain. However, by 1830, Mexico was alarmed at the influx of a population alien in language and culture, suspect in political allegiance, and committed to slavery in defiance of Mexico's recent abolition of the institution" (McPherson, 2001) Therefore, what started as a limited relationship came to be seen as a possible threat."
| |
|
Situational Analysis: Coppertone Bug and Sun, 2004.
This paper compares the marketing of Bug and Sun by Coppertone in Omaha, NE and Anaheim, CA.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 30.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This article discusses the marketing of the sunscreens/repellents Bug and Sun by Coppertone. The writer compares the marketing of these products in Omaha, Nebraska and in Anaheim, California. In this paper, the writer examines the marketing strategies for each of the markets. In this analysis of the various marketing strategies, the writer includes the impact of climate differences.
From the Paper
"When companies decide to market the same product in different locations, they need to take into account the differences in demand in each market. One of the first decisions these companies make is whether the product will have sufficient demand in various markets to make its widespread availability worthwhile. This is commonly done when companies take on international marketing, but may be less rigorous when the product is being marketed in a single country. This research considers the marketing strategies for a ..."
| |
|
NCAA Compliance, 2006.
A study of compliance with NCAA regulations and bylaws.
1,840 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 7 sources, APA, AU$ 82.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper provides two essays on compliance with NCAA regulations and bylaws. The first essay describes the issue of drug abuse at Baylor University and discusses the NCAA penalties imposed as a result. The second essay studies the University of Nebraska's violation of NCAA gambling regulations and bylaws.
| |
|
Recycling of Cardboard and Paper, 2007.
A discussion on whether cardboard and paper are wastes worth recycling.
8,182 words (approx. 32.7 pages), 28 sources, APA, AU$ 227.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper explores the following hypothesis: "Recycling of paper and cardboard yields contemporary and future benefits worth salvaging efforts." Recycling strategies employed by prominent recycling proponents, such as Bryan LGH in Lincoln, Nebraska are explored, while other recycling components, including details of the process are expounded. Complimentary as well as contrary reasons to recycle paper and cardboard are also evaluated. In conjunction with an extensive review of pertinent literature, along with researched garnered from Web resources, determinations are made regarding the hypothesis for this thesis. The ultimate determination, while agreeing with and confirming that benefits from recycling paper and cardboard are worth salvaging efforts, encourages ongoing studies regarding this subject.
Outline:
Introduction: Waste Not
Recycling Rationale
Looping Through the Loop
Recycling Facts
Processing "Proof"
Conclusion
The New End
Bibliography
From the Paper
"In addition to saving the cost of sending mounds of cardboard to a landfill, which would include hauling and landfill fees, BryanLGH receives fair market price for the cardboard bales. BryanLGH also collects mounds of used paper and shreds the mass to be picked up for recycling by Robert Recycling, another positive environmental practice that cuts costs and brings in funds, as this effort complies with HIPAA (American Health Insurance portability and Accountability Act). (Prenosil, 2006)."
| |
|
Civil War, 2008.
A examination of the events and decisions that initiated the U.S. Civil War.
2,787 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 108.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper discusses the causes of the U.S. Civil War. The writer explains how, although the North never indicated it wanted to eradicate slavery, fear that the North might do so led to the South's secession from the Union. The writer describes political developments of the early 1850s, such as the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 and the violent outbreaks that it provoked, that began the divide between North and South. The writer discusses the Topeka Constitution, devised to make Kansas a free-soil state, and perceived as a direct affront to the South, and the South's response in the form of the Lecompton Act. Events leading up to the election of 1860 which resulted in victory for Abraham Lincoln and the Republicans without the support of a Southern state are also described. South Carolina seceded after the election and other Southern states followed. The paper concludes that if the South had understood the North instead of constantly combating it, perhaps the Civil War could have been avoided. This paper uses MLA style endnotes rather than a page with works cited.
From the Paper
"To the North the institution of slavery appeared cruel and evil. Even though eradicating it completely was not a logical solution at the time, ending its expansion was taken seriously by many Northerners . The misguided institution could be allowed and concentrated to one region, however, expanding it would mean to encourage it. Leaving it alone where it was already present was deemed understandable. This is the reason the Act became a solid indication of division. It broke the fragile balance between two ideologies instead of uniting them. In understanding the complexities of the Kansas-Nebraska Act, we must analyze the man who created it."
| |
|
The Causes of the Civil War, 2008.
A look at the events and factors that led to the outbreak of the Civil War between the North and South.
771 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 35.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
The paper outlines the Missouri Compromise of 1820, the Tariff of Abomination of 1828, the annexation of Texas of 1845, the Compromise of 1850 and the Kansas Nebraska Act. The paper briefly discusses the Dred Scott case, the activities of John Brown and Lincoln's election as head of state. The paper shows how these factors illustrate the tensions that the spread of slavery caused between the North and the South.
From the Paper
""The Civil War was the crisis of the Republic's first century, the test, in Abraham Lincoln's words, of whether any free government can long endure" (Walther, 2003). The Civil War is however the story of the resolution of more causes that first thought. There was the clear tension between the North and the South regarding economic, political, and social issues. However, the main issue under discussion and the one which actually triggered the war was the issue of the "peculiar institution", slavery. While some considered it to be a benefic aspect of the way in which society was developing, other considered it to be a breach of human rights and of the democratic process the United Stated decided to build once the American Revolution ended. In this sense, the history of the Civil War can be considered to have several significant entries which determined the perspective on slavery, on the issue of the territory, and in the end, on the future of the United States."
| |
|
"The Autobiography of Malcolm X", 2009.
A review of the book "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Haley.
1,609 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 68.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper discusses "The Autobiography of Malcolm X", which tells the story of one of the most influential black leaders of the 1960s, Malcolm X, born in Omaha, Nebraska as Malcolm Little. It looks at how the book shows Malcolm X as a real man, with flaws, dreams, and hopes for the future. It also discusses how the book shows that Malcolm X truly hated "white devils," and how it is easy to see why so many people were frightened of him and his messages.
From the Paper
"Haley's and Malcolm X's thesis for writing this book is quite simple. Haley wanted to share Malcolm's life in largely his own words, so blacks and whites would understand a little more about this man who made such a difference in many people's lives, and inspired fear and misunderstanding in so many whites. In Haley's Epilogue to Malcolm's story, he writes of trying to convince Malcolm to tell his story. Finally, Malcolm agrees. Haley writes, "He said, 'I agree. I think my life story may help people to appreciate better how Mr. Muhammad salvages black people. But I don't want my motives for this misinterpreted by anybody - the Nation of Islam must get every penny that might come to me'" (Haley 386). Clearly, this is the thesis of this work, and this represents the popularity of the work, as well. First published in 1965, it is still popular and studied today, indicating just how far-reaching Malcolm X's life truly was."
| |
|
Bullying Proposal, 2007.
This paper provides a proposal for programs for the prevention of bullying.
3,939 words (approx. 15.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 139.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
In this article, the writer discusses that the national phenomenon of bullying must be considered across individual, family, peer, school, and community contexts. The writer notes that because bullying tends to perpetuate itself, formulating and implementing effective bullying prevention and intervention programs demands an understanding of the environment that establishes and maintains it. Based on reports of bullying at Arthur County Schools in Arthur, Nebraska, an ethnographic research of this problem is conducted to identify causes and possible interventions. Further, a synthesis of the results of the interviews and statistical results of the Iowa test of basic skills is made to identify any relationship between bullying/ victimization and academic performance.
Outline:
Abstract
Problem statement and research questions
Problem background
Definition of the problem
Proposed solution
Educational significance
Research questions
Literature Review
Statement of hypothesis and rationale
Methodology
Data analysis
Description of media and materials
Project timeline
From the Paper
"These researchers determined that bullying behaviors typically took place more often in middle school than in high school, and boys were more likely than girls to be involved in bullying. Further, the bully-victims identified in this study exhibited the most pervasive negative psychosocial outcomes and there were no differences in bullying across urban, suburban, and rural areas. These same trends are evident even in small schools such as Arthur County Schools where bullying situations have become evident over the past several months within the seventh grade class. Two students, one male and one female have reported incidents of being bullied. The bullying thus far has been mostly verbal with taunting, teasing and some exclusion but "accidental" bumping and kicking under the table have also been reported."
| |
|
Accountability in U.S. Schools, 2005.
This paper details the issues surrounding student assessment and school accountability since No Child Left Behind (NCLB).
1,855 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 7 sources, APA, AU$ 77.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
Since NCLB legislation in 2001, schools have seen a drastic change in assessment methods for students and are under increased pressure to be held accountable. This paper details the current situation in which high-stakes testing is not congruent with state standards. The paper then goes on to suggest ways in which states and school districts can alter assessments to increase their validity. Also, issues of how to improve school accountability are discussed. The Nebraska STARS accountability system is also evaluated and recommended.
From the Paper
"While assessment of school systems has been an ongoing issue in the United States for many years, the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) created a controversy over accountability of schools and school districts. While NCLB has many admirable goals, such as attempting to provide equal educational opportunity to all students, there are weaknesses in its provision for assessments that plague schools that must not be held accountable for student learning. Spring (2006) notes that while states are able to create standards to determine what is taught and what state tests should contain, there is a requirement that fourth and eighth grade students must take the National Assessment of Educational Progress examinations (186). This legislation, in effect, creates a national curriculum because students from all states are expected to pass a national test. Additionally, NCLB's assessment requirements have already led to many states adopting other high-stakes assessments for students, and then holding schools responsible for failure or success on these tests. However, recent literature suggests that there are better assessment systems that can create a balanced approach to accountability."
| |
|
"My Antonia" by Willa Cather, 2002.
The paper provides a book review of the novel "My Antonia" by Willa Cather.
1,129 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 51.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
The paper discusses the centrality of the Nebraska prairie to the novel and how the setting is the background that informs the rest of the action in the story. The paper explores the symbolic nature of Antonia as the embodiment of the prairie to the narrator of the book, Jim Burden. The paper also analyzes the agricultural ties to the land felt by the prairie dwellers.
From the Paper
"Willa Cather?s My Antonia is primarily a novel about place. The setting of the novel in the Nebraska prairie is the same setting in which Cather grew up and was very important to her as well. Cather uses the character of Antonia as a symbol for the prairie and its importance to Jim Burden. Cather equates the vital and dynamic Antonia with the prairie?s fertility, and in this comparison, she suggests that Jim Burden?s life is comparatively stagnant and infertile. In this novel, Cather paints a stunning and lyrical portrait of the American plains region, treats us to a cast of memorable characters, and offers intriguing insights into the manner in which we construct our own past, even as she reminds us that our own experiences are ultimately inexplicable to anyone else."
| |
|
Analysis of "My Antonia" by Willa Cather, 2002.
The paper examines the title character Antonia in the book "My Antonia" by Willa Cather.
922 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 1 source, APA, AU$ 42.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
The paper analyzes the nature of the main character in the book, a young Bohemian girl named Antonia who migrates from the United States to settle down in Nebraska, and focuses on her strong personality and honest character. The paper claims that Antonia is a symbol for the fulfillment of the American Dream, in her desire to accomplish success in terms of wealth.
From the Paper
"This marvelous account addressing various issues has been narrated by one of the characters named Jim Burden who is portrayed as the childhood playmate of the protagonist of the novel named Antonia. According to Jim Burden, Antonia was the eldest daughter of the Shimerda?s and a healthy as well as a happy girl with the most beautiful eyes that were "big and warm and full of light, like the sun shining on brown pools in the wood" (Book 1, Chapter 3, pg. 17). The Shimerda?s were the Burden?s neighbors, as a result, Jim and Antonia came to know each other and eventually became childhood friends and they remained friends for the rest of their lives. According to Jim, Antonia radiated happiness and portrayed a healthy and a flourishing picture of the plains and the people of Nebraska even though the plains were like a piece of barren land. She always brought out and admired the hidden qualities of others around. She was a cheerful, sympathetic and a loving person who was not only concerned and cared for the inconsiderate members of her family but also showed sorrow for the dying insects."
| |
|
?O Pioneers? by Willa Cather, 2002.
This paper is a book review of ?O Pioneers? by Willa Cather who wrote about her American experiences in the Western Frontier.
865 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 39.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
The paper introduces Willa Cather, who lived in Nebraska in the late 1800s, as having a writing style that was a fresh, new approach to the American experience. The paper reviews her book, ?O Pioneers?, which is a personification of the Bergson family?s life on the frontier. The author concludes that Cather used intense detail to project the main theme, man pitted against nature.
From the Paper
"Alexandra emerged rather quickly as the protagonist of the novel, and evolved into a female heroine. One of the most dominant characters however, wasn?t human at all. The land itself was the greatest enemy that Alexandra faced at times. Their relationship was symbolic of the overall theme of the ?grand struggle? that existed between humanity and forces out of human control. Alexandra tried to control the land, and tried to exert her wishes upon the land, but the land was bending her at the same time."
|
|
|
