Abstract
This paper examines the book, "Paul's Case", by Willa Cather. According to the paper, the environment in the story strongly influences the behavior of Paul, the main character, and his lack of interest in his surroundings. The paper further discusses Paul's need to escape from reality.

From the Paper
"Paul was living on Cordelia Street and the feelings he describes upon returning home make it clear that he didn't like his home. Cordelia Street always held "the hopeless feeling of sinking back forever into ugliness and commonness that he had always had when he came home" (71). But why didn't he like his home? It wasn't the money or poverty but lack of essential love in his life that caused him to become a recluse and make him feel "repulsion for the flavorless, colorless mass of everyday existence" (71). The only way he could make up for the lack of love in life was to do something that was totally new and totally exciting. That is why he loves life in New York which represents a new environment and thus a new life for him. It is there that "He grew more and more vivacious and animated and the color came back to his cheeks and lips" (70). We notice that New York was beautiful not because it was a nice place but because it was new. Everything that he wanted to experience, he could experience now. The love of art that he had inherited from his mother turned alive once again and he was a totally new person in these new surroundings. "

Tags:narcissistic, behavior, personality, disorder, illusion

Abstract
The paper offers a briefing of a gangland style murder case. The paper then presents the case assessment guidebook for the case as it is assembled and analyzed by the case investigator. The paper discusses the activity flow chart, the assessment, the association analysis, the briefing and the arrest. The paper concludes that the work of the criminal investigator is essential to detectives who are busy investigating the case.

Outline:
Introduction
Activity Flow Chart
Assessment
Association Analysis
Briefing
The Arrest
Conclusion

From the Paper
"This is the official casebook of Department of Justice (DOJ) Case No. DOJ104523. The briefing of the case is as follows here. On July 20, 2008, a man, Mark J., and his wife, Marcella J., became the victims of a gangland style murder. The J.'s family pet, a male brindle boxer weighing 75 pounds, was shot. Apparently the animal went into a defensive mode when the assailants broke into the home and began their assault on the couple. The dog had a lot of blood on his head, and there was an actively flowing wound in his side. The crime scene was established by police officers after being called to the scene by neighbors who reported gunshots at the site. Police detectives were called to the scene where they preformed an investigation of the crime scene, supervised forensic evidence collection, and the coroner's removal of the bodies."

Tags:activity, flow, chart, assessment, association, analysis, briefing, arrest, evidence

Abstract
This paper explains that Japanese case particles, which are morphological markers that indicate the relation of the noun phrase to the predicate, are crucial factor for both comprehension and production of the language; however, it is a very difficult area for adult learners to master. The author points out that the subjects for this qualitative study were selected at random from students whose native language is English and who were currently taking a third semester of a formally instructed Japanese course. The paper recommends instructional techniques based on the findings such as the use of diagnostic tests for recognizing the natures of learners' confusion and creating productive lessons to clarify the confusion. Many charts, tables and graphs.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Background
Difference and Difficulty
Literature Review
Definitions of Japanese Case
Research on Acquiring Case Particles by Adult English Speakers
Verbal Protocol: An Effective Mean of Obtaining Valuable Information
Research Questions
Methodology
Research Design
Subjects
Test Survey
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Findings
The First Question: Why are Some Particles Troublesome?
Second Question: Does Subjects' Confidence Reflect the Accuracy in Use of The Particles?
Third Question: How do the Subjects Determine Which Particle to Use?
Discussion
Pedagogical Implication
Teach schema: What Goes with the Particle
Diagnostic Test: To Know What They Don't Know
Provide Meta-Linguistic Instruction: Teach Semantic Role of Particles
Make the Lesson Memorable
Conclusion

From the Paper
"An interesting fact is that the other two problems with 100% accuracy have somewhat similar properties as well. The verb, imasu 'to exist,' is also a stative verb, which is means existential. The adjective, daisuki desu 'to be favorite,' is usually translated into English as "I like something." This verb and adjective also take a semantic object accompanied by the subject marker ga. However, in these questions, subjects had no confusion over use of o and ga. It turned out that the first two uses of ga are very familiar ones to the subjects, and they seem to have almost memorized the combination. This fact will be illustrated and discussed in a later section."

Tags:sample, meta-linguistic, morphemes, stative, linguistic-association

Abstract
This paper is a short documentation on manic depression and its effect on the life of an individual suffering from the disorder. The paper's specific case study references the case of Virginia Woolf, a 20th century author. The paper explains that the symptoms of bipolar disorder, or manic depression, are clearly tied to genetics, though it is still uncertain just how deeply. However, the paper adds, the environmental factors of the individual are more strongly believed to be the deciding factor if someone with the potentiality will become bipolar. The paper concludes that emotional states brought on by the disorder skew cognitive functioning, which results in drastic changes in behavior, and allows the disorder to be studied and diagnosed.

Outline:
Biological Aspects of Bipolar Disorder
Emotional Aspects of Bipolar Disorder
Cognitive Aspects of Bipolar Disorder
Behavioral Aspects of Bipolar Disorder
Conclusion
References

From the Paper
"It is hypothesized that structural abnormalities of neural pathways could be the underlying cause of bipolar disorder, and studies on this basis have discovered minor anatomical differences in the amygdale, prefrontal cortex, and hippocampus. Despite this discovery, there are still conflicting beliefs on the strength of this hypothesis (Sagman & Tohen, 2009)."

Tags:bipolar, disorder, psychology, cause, effect, famous

Abstract
This paper is written in response to the important decisions which were handed down by the Supreme Court in Brewer v. Williams, regarding the disappearance of ten year old Pamela Powers in Des Moines, Iowa. It presents an overview of the case, including the question which the Court was prompted to answer, the facts of the case and the rational the Court used in deciding the way in which it did. The paper looks at prior cases involving the right to counsel, as well as cases following the Brewer decision, and an argument as to why this case is of a significant benefit to American Law.

From the Paper
"In order to understand how the Court reached its ruling, it's important to understand some of the significant cases prior to Williams. In Massiah v. United States 377 U.S. 201 (1964) the Supreme Court ruled that once a suspect has been indicted and retains a lawyer, the police cannot (through any means) try to illicit incriminating statements from the suspect, in order to use at trial; thus, it was a direct violation of Massiah's Right to Counsel. In Miranda v. Arizona 384 U.S. 436 (1966) the Court held that if there is a determination that a suspect is deprived of movement in a significant way, and is also being interrogated, he must be informed of his rights prior to questioning."

Tags:Sixth, Amendment, constitution, Christian, Burial, Case, Messiah

Abstract
This paper summarizes the case of gender discrimination by the British Columbia Ministry of Forestry against Tawney Meiorin. The paper explains that Ms. Meiorin was a firefighter who was dismissed after failing to pass an aerobic test as part of a physical fitness test for continued employment. The paper discusses how the Supreme Court of Canada used the case to revise the existing bifurcated series of two part tests for discrimination for a single three part test. The second part of this paper addresses the aspects of workplace discrimination and equal participation in the workplace by women not addressed by this case.

Tags:discrimination, case study, supreme court

Abstract
This paper develops a case study that applies family therapy theory to a special needs problem, in this case Alzheimer's disease. First, the extent of the family problem is discussed, including demographics such as race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexual orientation, illness, economics, environment, religion, and social supports. Next, one theoretical model is chosen for this case and the reasons for this choice are explained. A definition of this theory is then offered, followed by a discussion and application of interviewing and counseling skills. Three specific uses for this theory are then applied and, finally, the impact of relevant health-care policy is examined.

From the Paper
"Alzheimer's disease is perhaps one of the most difficult chronic illnesses to cope with, not only for the individual suffering from the malady, but for family and loved ones, as well. This occurs mainly because the family has a sense that they have lost their loved one even before that person has died, due to the dementia that the disease brings. In a journal article for Family and Community Health, Clark and Standard (1996) note that "Although it is commonly believed that US society typically abandons its elders to extended care facilities, studies show that it is the family that usually bears primary responsibility for care of chronically ill and dependent elders." This is precisely the type of case on which this paper will focus. The family in question is providing care for their loved one, but the burden and stress are becoming overbearing."

Tags:family, case, study

Abstract
The paper asserts that while it has been alleged that the case method is a waste of time, this allegation is untrue. On the contrary, the paper argues that the case method is a valuable method of study, and encourages active learning. This paper proves this point by investigating and evaluating the case method technique.

From the Paper
"It has been alleged that the case method is a waste of time. However, this essay will argue that this allegation is untrue. On the contrary, the case method is a valuable method of study, and encourages active learning. This essay will prove this point by investigating and evaluating the case method technique. As will be shown, the case method is an excellent way to prepare students for successful careers in the real life business world, as it offers an excellent way to teach vital business skills such as problem solving, decision making, leadership, communication and team work. It is first necessary to investigate the case method. This method requires..."

Tags:case, method, teaching

Abstract
This paper presents a psychiatric case study of a young woman diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. The case study begins by introducing the patient followed by the reason for consultation. A brief outline of the presenting symptoms is then given. The developmental history/anamnesis is presented in more detail, in chronological order. A mental status examination, multiaxial assessment and case discussion follow.

From the Paper
"Hetty is a 17-year-old female living in southern California. Hetty is in her senior year at high school and lives with her parents at home. Appearance Hetty is of average height and is slightly overweight. She reports no decrease in appetite. She wears body-hugging shorts and a tank top; when asked why she replied her boyfriend likes her wearing skimpy clothes. Her clothing is well-worn and faded. Hetty has shoulder-length brown hair, which is slightly unkempt but otherwise neat. She exhibits some uneasiness..."

Tags:psychology, case, study

Abstract
This paper gives a case study that addresses issues and questions relating to a Harvard case study on Egon Zehnder International (EZI), an international executive search firm. The paper first examines why EZI is successful. Specifically, it considers the strengths and weaknesses of the firm's approach to recruitment, promotion, and compensation of its professionals. It also poses several questions about how the reader would react if in a position of leadership with EZI.
These include how would one react to the challenges faced by the company.

From the Paper
"What do you think are some of the key reasons for Egon Zehnder International (EZI's) success as an international executive search firm? Many companies believe that the ability to find attract, recruit and retain top senior executives is the most enduring source of competitive advantage. EZI is successful because it helps clients achieve thisadvantage through the identification, assessment and recruitment of the world's most talented business leaders. EZI adds value through their research capabilities, market coverage, methodical approach to the executive search process and the ability of its..."

Tags:EZI, harvard, case study, search firm