Abstract This paper explains that venture capitalists make appropriate risk assessments, called due diligence, to find out if they are really and truly buying the company, an interest, or a product as presented in that infamous "fine print". The author points out that the checklist delineates a request for various kinds of documents from the company or the producers in question with whom the venture capitalists are dealing. The paper relates that the due diligence checklist includes a list of banks or other lenders with whom the future company might have a financial relationship, including credit agreements, debt instruments, and other agreements evidencing outstanding loans to which the company is a party or was a party within the past two years.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Checklist Corporate Documents Regarding ChipeX Company and Subsidiaries
Issuances of Securities
Material Contracts and Agreements
Employees and Related Parties
Memo
Conclusion
From the Paper "This is a financially chancy and dicey time for technological investment. According to some of their independent analysts, the microchip to be developed by the aforementioned former members of ChipeX Company is a sure thing. This alone, however, should raise red flags. Even though the technical viability of the product has been sung in its praises by many technologically forward independent experts, in business, particularly the business of technology, experience and the dot.com bomb has taught us all that there is no sure thing."
This paper discusses conflict resolution, a method beginning in the early grades to teach children the systematic way to handle differences with others.
Abstract This paper explains that educators recognize that the management of classroom behavior problems is one of the most important skills a teacher can have; however, many teachers feel it is the area where they are the less prepared. The author relates that the goal of conflict resolution is to teach students to identify conflicts and to learn to find ways to solve the differences in what is called a "win/win" way, where both people walk away feeling the resolution was fair and just. The paper suggests a research project to test the efficacy of conflict management in the classroom by using a checklist of disruptive behavioral problems to compare behaviors in classrooms that either use or do not use conflict management.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Statement of Problem
Review of the Literature
Hypothesis
How to Proceed
From the Paper "Bryant-Edwards, et. al. (2002) found students who had been suspended for behavior problems during one and one-half year period and put them into a program called "Alternative to Suspension for Violent Behavior" (ASVB), which was based on conflict resolution. The researchers looked for four desired outcome -- a reduced rate of later suspensions for participants for physical violence; reduced suspensions not related to violence; reduced rate of suspension overall for students completing the program; and a lower rate of other disciplinary interventions. However, assignment to groups was not random, and other factors seemed to be relevant."
Abstract Using the ABI company as a case study, this paper explains that not all the potential risks on a project can be prevented; however, it is practical to implement audit checks to track the project's performance. The author points out that, during the project audit process, project managers should evaluate if the overall goal of the project was delivered, what worked and did not work, how well the project team functioned together and lastly what could be done differently on future projects. The paper relates that a project closure checklist, in addition to identifying outstanding issues, can present a forum to discuss lessons learned and can be used as the official notification that the team is being dispersed.
Table of Contents:
Management Responses
Weighing of Perceived Risks
Looking to the Future
Measuring Project Performance
Project Closure
Conclusion
From the Paper "A critical risk manifested in the second month of the implantation process of the Integra project. Employees who were assigned to the Integra project on a part-time basis had ignored their regular duties and missed several internal deadlines. The Integra project manager had the responsibility to manage the project but not the authority to manage the team members assigned. "Project managers are not typically assigned the authority or status to manage their team members, who will still be organizationally attached to functional groups elsewhere in the organization." The crisis was not avoided because leadership qualities that would have ensured both the normal duties and the project duties were being completed."
This paper evaluates the case of an eight year old boy, playing at a playground, based on a checklist of middle childhood behavior and on child development theories.
Abstract This paper explains that the observed child is representative of Jean Piaget's concrete operational stage, which occurs between ages 7 and about 12, and the third stage of cognitive development marked by a gradual decrease in centrist thought and the increased ability to focus on more than one aspect of a stimulus. The author points out that, at eight years, children evaluate themselves against the standards of others---parents, peers and teachers; therefore, because their performances often do not measure up to the perceived standards of others, they can feel inadequate and unhappy. The paper relates that this boy has excellent gross motor skills, which is significant because motor skills are important in social interactions at this age. The paper includes the developmental checklist.
From the Paper "This style of attachment develops from a parenting style, which is more disengaged. The child's needs frequently are not met and the child comes to believe that communication of needs has no influence on the parent. He does not care if his father is there or not, and when some strangers came to the playground with their children he showed them the same attention. He plays with strange children and he does not care if he knows them or not."
Abstract This paper is written largely in point form, with checklists and lists of instructions. The paper aims to give communication instructions and a professional development plan for a school leader. The paper discusses the importance of communication among the school administration and staff (teachers) for the effective running of a successful school where education is a high priority.
Table of Contents:
Four Points Which are Relevant to the School Leader
Assessment Instrument
Building Relationships of Trust
Active Listening
Emphatic Listening Practice
Speaker
Listener
The Listener's Checklist
From the Paper "It was interesting to see how people value communication. The people that know they are good communicators are not afraid and handle themselves and others with confidence. They are also the type of people that are willing to work to make a change or improve themselves to become better communicators and better leaders. Their willingness to try to improve and their confidence are possible reasons they are in positions of leadership. They are 'doers', not 'go with the flow' people. It was interesting to see the reaction of those that were considered to be poor communicators. Some of these individuals were in a bit of denial and were not open to the idea of improving their skills. For some, however, it was quite an eye opener and they came to the realization that in order to be successful among their peers they will need to work on their communication skills."
Abstract This paper examines the evolution of skating and the emersion of inline skating. It reviews the museum exhibition, "Inline Skating into The 21st Century and Beyond? and describes the history of the wheel and other inventions that make the sport inline skating possible today. The paper includes color illustrations and photographs.
Table of Contents
1. Description of Exhibit
2. The History of Inline Skating
3. Roller Blading
4. Exhibition Checklist 5. Marketing Analysis
6. Administrative Matters
7. Conclusion
From the Paper ""Inline Skating Into The 21st Century and Beyond" will trace the roots of the wheel and how thru numerous developments and innovations the popular sport of inline skating was born. The exhibit will provide a retelling of how the wheel was invented, and outline the various inventions that were made possible because of the invention of the wheel with the primary focus on the evolution and history of inline skating. Moreover, the exhibit will present inline skating in all its many forms, including roller skating, ice skating and roller blading. "
Abstract This paper explains that the ASSURE Model of Educational Design and Course Development was designed to assist teachers in initiating new curricula that will meet the growing demand for improved academic performance. The ASSURE Model is intended to help the teachers develop a checklist, to evaluate their curriculum, and a recheck system to evaluate the instruction's success after the class has been completed. The paper then demonstrates the ASSURE method by showing how it can be used for teaching high school students to use Front Page web authoring software to create their own personal web pages.
From the Paper "The ASSURE method educational course design, in particular coursed which integrate technology and media into the teaching process provides the teacher with a systematic approach to writing lesson plans. The model provides a plan used to help teachers organize instructional procedures in a complex environment which utilizes technology, multi-media, and traditional teaching methods. The ASSURE model is used to help teachers do an authentic and complete assessment of student learning at the termination of the class."
A comprehensive analysis of classroom observations according to the standards for excellence in teaching checklist and efficacy and professional development school questionnaire.
Abstract The basic procedure of this study is outlined in the first chapter, which presents the basic overview and introduction to the research and formulation of the study. Chapter II provides a review of the literature to determine what the experts are saying about innovation and cost-effectiveness in teaching today, as well as a discussion of how these methods have been used to a school's advantage, providing justification for the study. The rationale and attributes of the research design and procedures are discussed in Chapter III. An analysis of the data follows in the penultimate chapter, and a summary of the research is provided in the concluding chapter. Includes several tables and graphs and sample questionnaires.
Table of Contents
Chapter One: Introduction
Chapter Two: Review of the Relevant Literature
Background and Overview
Standards for Excellence in Teaching
Qualitative Analysis of Classroom Observation Surveys
Chapter Three: Methodology
Analysis of Classroom Observation Forms
Efficacy and PDS Interview Analysis
Data Analysis
Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations
From the Paper "The national system of formal education in the United States developed in the 19th century and differed from other educational systems in place in other Western societies in three fundamental ways. The first difference was that Americans were more inclined to regard education as a solution to various social problems. The second, because they had this confidence in the power of education, Americans provided more years of schooling for a larger percentage of the population than other countries. The third difference in the American system was that educational institutions were primarily governed by local authorities rather than by federal ones. The decline in our school systems can perhaps be attributed to the federal government's well-intentioned but ultimately misguided involvement in funding programs. These programs, which began in the 1950s, have resulted in huge bureaucracies that have created programs, unfunded mandates, and an enormous amount of regulations for school officials across the nation. All the while, our education system has been crumbling from within. Parents are sending their children to private schools in increasing numbers, and today, just over 10 percent of the nation's students attend nonpublic schools, and approximately half attend Catholic schools (Hammond, 1999)."
Abstract This paper proposes a research project that would examine the effectiveness of English instruction of mathematics on Second Grade ELL (English language learners) students as compared to the effectiveness of instruction in their native language. The proposal is in response to the controversy surrounding the issue of how best to teach mathematics to children from non-English-speaking backgrounds, since it has been found that the best way for children to learn to use mathematics to organize, understand, compare, and interpret their experiences is by making a connection between mathematics and their everyday lives. The paper examines whether ELL students should be taught how to make this connection in their native language with gradual exposure to English in language classes, or whether they should be immersed in English as early as possible. The paper includes an annotated bibliography and an observation checklist of lessons taught in class.
Introduction
Setting
Problem/Issue
Research Question
Hypothesis
Methodology
Subjects
Instrumentation
Significance of the Study
From the Paper "Mathematics is a powerful tool for interpreting the world. Research has shown that for children to learn how to use mathematics to organize, understand, compare, and interpret their experiences, mathematics must be connected to their lives. Such connections help students to make sense of mathematics and view it as relevant. There has, however, been controversy with regard to children from non-English backgrounds and the best ways to get them to make those connections. Questions are raised regarding how to instruct these children who are referred to as English language learners (ELL?s). Should they initially be taught in their native language with gradual exposure to English in language classes, or should they be immersed in English as early as possible."
Abstract This investigation was conducted with 100 fifth grade students, one library media specialist and four fifth grade teachers in order to determine whether collaboration between the media specialist and two classroom teachers causes an increase in information literacy scores in the two classes of fifth grade students (50 students) when compared with the control group of two fifth grade classes (50 students). The summary, conclusion, implications and recommendations maintain that the collaborative teaching approach provides both learning disabled and their non-disadvantaged peers with improved opportunities for achieving academic, social and vocational success. This complete dissertation contains several original graphs and appendices.
Outline
Abstract
List of Tables
Chapter I Introduction
Chapter II: Comprehensive Review of the Literature
Background
Historical Perspectives
Role Clarification
Partnerships with Principals
Media Specialist Collaboration with Teachers
Student Considerations
Theoretical Basis for the Study Summary
Chapter III: Method of Investigation
References
Appendix A. The Big Six Skills Approach
Appendix B. Checklist based on the Literacy Standards for Students
Chapter IV: Data Analysis
Chapter V: Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations
From the Paper "The work of librarians has dramatically changed in recent decades. Today's librarian is primarily a teacher of information literacy (Eisenberg, 2002), and as such, collaborates with classroom teachers to ensure that they are effective users of ideas and information. As a partner, the school librarian, now entitled "media specialist," joins with teachers and students to help them learn how students to use a wide variety of print, nonprint, and electronic information resources. In many ways, the media specialist helps everyone in the school become more adept at participating in electronic information retrieval. The media specialist is an ambassador and a diplomat, showing everyone in the school how to use the Internet, search engines, and electronic databases. It is very important that the combined staff of teachers and media specialist have common goals, a shared vision and work together in a climate of trust and respect (Muronago & Harada, 1999). The research question to be investigated is whether collaboration of a media specialist with fifth grade teachers in fact increases the information literacy of the students in the classrooms."
Abstract This paper explains that school counselors play an important role in providing assistance to students by giving them someone to talk to and by offering direction for those experiencing difficulties in their academic careers. The author points out that counselors play a particular role for special needs children, whether those suffering from learning disabilities or from physical disabilities or those with some other issue that prevents them from maintaining their focus in class. The paper stresses the importance of the counselor taking a holistic wellness perspective involving the parents and their situation in the process.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Students and Self-Awareness
Educational Correction
Role of the Counselor
Teacher Involvement
Student Involvement
Regimes
From the Paper "The attitudes of the students are clearly of importance to the school health counselor and must be taken into account in both the consultative and counseling roles. West, Kayser, Overton, and Saltmarsh (1991) note certain student perceptions that inhibit counseling. It was estimated by the President's Commission on Mental Health in 1978 that 5 to 15 percent of all children and adolescents require some type of mental health service, and considering the number that actually receive help, there is a large population of troubled youth remaining unrecognized and untreated. One problem is that children and adolescents do not have a clear perception of themselves or of counseling and so are seldom self-referred. They are also frequently pointed toward counseling by an adult who has identified in them what are often subtle or disguised requests for help."
This paper discusses assistive technology, any equipment used to increase, maintain or improve the capabilities of persons suffering from any type of disabilities or impairment.
Abstract This paper explains that one area of assistive technology refers to devices that are used by disabled people to promote an easy access to computers, such as text-to-speech screen readers, voice recognition software, alternative keyboards, head pointing equipment and screen magnifiers. The author points out that 'Speech Recognition' software is often used by individuals with dyslexia and dysgraphia; however, a basic training process is required by which the computer is learns to recognize and accept the individual user's speech patterns. The paper relates that home or workplace modifications, such as ramps, lifts and adaptations in the bathrooms and toilets, can be done so that the individuals can move around within their own familiar surroundings without much difficulty.
From the Paper "Assistive technology devices to be used at home also include, among others, several self-help aids that the individual can use at home to help him in his various activities like eating, bathing, cooking, dressing, toileting, the maintenance of his home, and so on. Persons with difficulty with communication can use electronic as well as non-electronic devices that would enable them to communicate better with other people associated with them. A computer that would work as an assistive device is an extremely important and useful tool for those who have any type of disabilities, and one example of this is the various input and output devices available for such people, like speech recognition software, Braille, and touch screens."
Abstract This paper has several sections. It includes the search criteria that an applicant has in looking for a job, a description of an advertised job listing, a personal statement about early childhood education teaching philosophy and a checklist based on the National Association for the Education of Young Children code of ethical conduct from 1989. A CV from an early childhood teacher is also included.
From the Paper "Over the course of my studies, I've grown very interested in alternate schools and methods of teaching. These teaching methods interest me because they take the teacher away from the front of the classroom and put him or her within reach of the students. In addition, I welcome the idea of being a facilitator or guide, rather than a lecturer. Therefore, my first criterion was that of the nature of the school program in which the position was being offered. My selection choices were somewhat broader than anticipated in this area, as I found advertisements for both Montessori- and Waldorf-based programs in my area. Because I do not have training in either program, one of my criteria needed to be a program that would allow me to learn about that philosophy of teaching while still permitting me to teach."
Abstract This paper reviews an existing assisted living facility. The facility chosen provides service from partial assisted living to secure assisted living for Alzheimer's and other memory loss disorder medical consumers. This paper also presents an extensive checklist of all items necessary before a decision is made to finalize living arrangements.
From the Paper "Growing old in America is not generally thought of as a gentle process, rather one fraught with higher medical costs, rising inflation, and familial separation and loneliness. Unfortunately the elders in our society are oftentimes forgotten, seldom revered, and generally not appreciated. With mega computer technology in our midst young people today seek companionship, information, and support all too often from lifeless machines that are incapable of projecting warmth, feeling, or a sense of security rather then from those whose life is more dramatic and colorful. Therefore, to get a sense of what it is like to be a senior citizen in today's society an assisted living facility was chosen to be reviewed with respect to the medical consumer serviced, the needs of the facility's residents, the proprietor's mission and policy statement, and core competencies of the overall facility and staff."
Abstract This paper presents a process to assist the disabled population enabling them to have easy access to medical care. The paper contains a checklist of project components to be monitored, staffing requirements and a strategy for implementing the project. Strategies to reduce conflict during implementation are also discussed and benefits of conducting the program as a research project, providing for adequate requirements gathering are provided.
From the Paper "The disabled constitute a high risk medical population that utilizes community healthcare the most yet often experiences the greatest barriers related to easy access to medical care. This paper outlines a pilot project complete with implementation plans that would eliminate these barriers. A community hospital clinic has been selected as the pilot site and the disabled who live within a 30 mile radius of the hospital clinic are the targets. Program components checklist The following list represents key components of the project that should be monitored on an ongoing basis to assure program congruity. These will also be used following the program to assist in post-project evaluation and modification as necessary. * Patients * Distribute survey to the known disabled population to gather information on their current transportation services and ability to have easy access, to assess their medical needs Diabetes, cardiac, neuralgic and ask if they want to be part of the pilot..."
