Abstract
This essay analyzes Cathy Song's poem "Stamp Collecting" from the point of view that the inner state of a nation finds strange expression in the postage stamp that it issues. The writer concentrates on the poetic devices employed, and how they are used to finally establish a contrast between the colorful aspirations of the poor nations and the spiritual emptiness of the rich world. Each of the depicted are dealt with in separate paragraphs. A further paragraph is employed to show the use of irony. Another paragraph is employed to analyze the moral framework of the poem.

From the Paper
"In her poem "Stamp Collecting'' Cathy Song wishes to express the inner exuberance of a people harking after the progress of the developed countries. All nations of the world are on the path of progress charted by the Western world. In this respect there is a hierarchy set up among the nations based on wealth and development. At one end of this hierarchy are the developed nations of the West, while on the other end there are the poorest nations struggling for subsistence, and yet harboring extravagant dreams of progress. Song presents to us this contrast in the context of the postage stamps issued by these countries. She believes that the colorful nature of the stamps issued by the poorest countries is expressive of a joyous exuberance which is in stark contrast to the dreary inner life of the citizens of the rich nations. She describes the beauty of these stamps in vivid detail. She then goes on to contrast this with the cold utilitarianism expressed in the stamps of the rich nations."

Tags:imagery, metaphor, contrast, irony, blank, verse

Abstract
This essay explores two ways prevalent in the 20th century of preservation of the Native American culture: imperialist nostalgia and salvage ethnography, both of which are a reconstruction of the Native American culture from a Western viewpoint. The essay concludes that while the preservation accomplished was not faithful to the culture it strove to conserve, it did succeed in providing a vehicle for its remembrance, leading to the Native Americans' preservation of their own culture.

From the Paper
"The dust kicked up in the frenzy of Western expansion and manifest destiny has settled and is finally beginning to clear. Now, in light of a new civilized nation, questions are being raised as to just what was stamped out in the process. This is not the first time these questions have been raised; in fact, such concerns existed even while the damage was being done. They were answered by voices overwhelmed with guilt and thus resulted in the salvage collecting and imperialist nostalgia whose births followed queue to that of our nation."

Tags:indian, Curtis, Flaherty, Neihardt, ethnography, Valin, West, Roosevelt, primitive, White, race, artifact, savage

Abstract
This paper debates the collection efficiency of child support by the government or private industry. It illustrates in detail the government's collection backlog and its inability to handle the immediate needs of families. The paper explores the possibility of overhauling the government system and setting up cooperation between the government and yet to be established private agencies.

Table of Contents
I. Introduction
II. Pulling Strings, Pulling Hairs
III. Combining the Best of Both Worlds
IV. Conclusion
V. References

From the Paper
"The holiday season is upon us. Many consumers are currently participating in a frenzied shopping attempt to find just the right gifts for just the right purpose. It is a time of joy, a time of giving and a time of watching children's faces light up as they open their gifts. This is the way it is in most American households but for millions of children across the nation it won't even come close. Children who live in single parent households and do not receive their child support on time or in many cases at all, will be facing a bleak holiday. And while the absence of holidays will be hard enough for these children, the struggle to pay for life itself faces their parents each and every day. Child support is not a luxury. It is the absent parent's contribution to the living needs of their children. It is rent, it is food, it is haircuts and sports, it is water, it is the phone bill and it is the braces on their teeth. Millions of non-custodial parents are currently behind in their child support payments. The government seems overwhelmed with the task of collecting the funds and private companies have begun to spring up throughout America. Is it a good idea for the government to release its hold on the child support collection issue and allow private industry to step in? Or should the government concentrate on fixing its problems and maintaining control? The best answer may be to utilize the best of both worlds and combine the two. "

Tags:child, support, collection, private, industry, families, non-custodial, parents, america

Abstract
This essay describing the methods and analysis of collecting data is divided into two sections. The first section deals with the process of collecting data for research, and how it must be done. The second part provides an analysis of how to read the data collected and also how to interpret the data. The writer provides an example throughout the piece using a study to collect data. In the end, the writer presents the conclusions that could be drawn from the data and the flaws from the data. This paper contains figures.

Outline:
Part A: Data Collection and Description
Part B: Data/System Analysis

From the Paper
"Moreover, the aims and objectives of the interviews and questionnaire were to offer a descriptive outline of what is "typical" in context of the current power shift that is taking place within educational institutions however it my not be definitive for all cultures. For that reason the interviewees will be selected from distinctive cases so as to be good representatives of the occurrence being studied.
"Taking into consideration the problems that teachers and principals face within the changing school structure, a non-random sample was selected, where the subjects showed willingness to be surveyed by the researcher within the time and budget restraints. The subjects were identified by personal connections through the societal enclave and the interviews were organized unofficially with the assistance of societal networks.
"Part B: Data/System Analysis
This study chose a small sample size to carry out both questionnaire and interviews. This is because Saunders et al (2003) reveals that a smaller sample size can be considered more appropriate than a larger one when studying the context and background of a particular situation and/or phenomenon. The data collected for this research included an insight into the thought processes of three different social groups within a public school structure: the principals, the teachers and the students."

Tags:data, collection, research, education

Abstract
The paper discusses the undeniable necessity for health care providers, organizations and insurance companies to get paid for services that they render to the payer, patient and consumer. The paper describes how because of the increasing costs and bureaucracy of health care, tensions are multiplying between the various elements of the health care system that pertain to medical collections. It stresses that insurance companies are businesses and require collections agencies to fund their businesses. It suggests that it is in the interest of the patient-consumer, payer, provider and managed care organization to reach as amicable a payment plan as possible since this will facilitate payment and reduce tension between the often competing demands of the involved parties.

From the Paper
"As noted by Anthony Kovner, James R. Knickman, and Steven Jonas in their first essay of the volume Health Care Delivery in the United States, America spends more money on health care per person than any other modern industrialized nation. However, this does not always translate into better or more efficient care. Consumers may resist paying a bill simply because they feel that they are paying an enormous amount of money for a service that did not make them better, or that they did not need or desire."

Tags:bills, health, insurance, plan

Abstract
In this paper the author looks at different questions that arise when examining a crime scene. He questions photography as a tool, citing its advantages and disadvantages. The author points out that with modern photography, pictures can easily be altered and do not necessarily stand up in a court of law. He elaborates on this issue. The paper continues with an examination of steps investigators take in order to ensure the integrity of the crime scene and, the procedures used to collect and submit the evidence. The author then discusses the different types of DNA that can and are used in evidence and how they can be taken. The paper concludes with a look at the different types of powders that are available and are used in detecting finger prints.
Table of Contents:
Pros and Cons of Photographing Examinations
Operating Principles of Photographing
Guidelines for Ensuring Your Digital Photographs Are Admissible
Traditional and Magnetic Powders
Fluorescent Powders
Small Particle Reagent
Cyanoacrylate Fuming

From the Paper
"Mitochondria are cell structures found in all our cells. They are the power plants of our body, providing about 90% of the energy that our body needs to function. What's significant from the forensic science perspective is that single mitochondria hold several loops of DNA all of which are involved in energy generation. Further, since each cell in our body contains hundreds to thousands of mitochondria, this in fact means that there are hundreds to thousands of mtDNA copies in a human cell. This compares to just two copies of nuclear DNA located in that same cell. Thus, forensic scientists are offered better sensitivity and the opportunity to characterize mtDNA in situations where nuclear DNA is significantly degraded, such as in charred remains, or may be present in small quantity. Interestingly, in situations where authorities cannot get a reference sample from an individual who may be long deceased or missing, a mtDNA reference sample can be acquire from any maternally related relative. However, all individuals of the same maternal lineage will be indistinguishable by mtDNA analysis."

Tags:digital, investigating, officer, contamination, cells, forensic, analysis, results

Abstract
The paper is based on "Contested Land" by J.I. Little. The assignment is essentially a mini paper. It has the original question as a guide and then at least 8 paragraphs detailing evidence.

From the Paper
"The Pretend Question: "Authority and inequality, not democracy and opportunity, were the organizing principles of pre-Confederation Canada. Whether the issue was land, law, politics, or culture, British North America was a society tilted toward elites." Do you agree? For this assignment we will agree with the statement. Evidence 1: Statements About Land Tenure Land tenure in Canada was based on set land aside for the wealthy. For example, Little states, By the seigneurs and absentee proprietors it..."

Tags:collecting, accessing, evidence

Abstract
This paper examines how it has not been until recently that it is finally being pushed for states, including Pennsylvania, to start collecting DNA from criminals after committing a felony. This paper contends that the envelope needs to be pushed a little further to increase DNA collection and that for all criminals, despite the charge, DNA testing should be implemented, expanding to surpass just felony crimes. The paper also looks at current policy, as well as policy opportunities and recommendations.

Outline:
Issue Statement
Current Policy
Policy Opportunities
Policy Recommendations
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Eleven states require those who commit certain misdemeanors must provide a DNA sample. There are fifteen states which now include laws authorizing arrestee sampling. Tennessee however will only collect DNA from those who have been arrested of a violent felony in which probable cause was found. As of 2004 California requires a DNA sample from adults whom were arrested or charged with a felony sec offense, murder, voluntary manslaughter, or attempt of any of those crimes. As a result of the statute developed not only by Pennsylvania but adopted by many other states the CODIS, Combined DNA Index System, was established and funded by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. By using CODIS software it allows states to share and compare DNA. The National Institute of Justice funds states and units of local government to fund indentifying, reviewing, and investigation "violent crime cold cases."
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Tags:criminals, fingerprints, felony, database

Abstract
This paper discusses different approaches to collecting data for research purposes. It also attempts to evaluate whether these approaches are suitable to answer the stated research question, "do murderers choose the method of killing a victim according to their personality traits?." The paper establishes the differences between qualitative and quantitative research and then introduces the most common forms of data collection methods (interviews, focus groups, case studies, observations, documentary sources, questionnaires and experiments). The paper contains a bibliography, as well as a list of sources used.

Table of Contents:
Qualitative vs. Quantitative Research
Interviews
Focus Groups
Case Studies
Observations
Documentary sources
Questionnaires
Experiments
Conclusions

From the Paper
"Regarding the present research question, questionnaires are a suitable approach to determine murderers' personality traits. Already existing personality questionnaires, such as the Big Five Marker (Goldberg, 1992), the NEO-PI-R (Costa & McCrae, 1992) and the Big Five Inventory (John, Donahue & Kentle, 1991) could be used to determine the prisoners' personality traits, which show high reliability and validity rates. Generally, questionnaires seem to be appropriate because it allows for a large sample size. Furthermore, getting permission to post questionnaires to prisoners might be easier than getting the permission to administer questionnaires by hand or conduct interviews and focus groups in a prison setting. And not to forget the fact that sending out questionnaires is less time consuming and more cost effective than the other above mentioned data collection procedures."

Tags:sample, interviews, focus, observations, documentary, questionnaires, experiments

Abstract
This paper discusses three articles on data collection and analysis tools and their applications. This includes data mining, data warehousing and software packages used in the collection. This paper also analyzes the needs of the business upon which the correct data collection and analysis tools are selected.

From the Paper
"Business today has more and more need for external consultants to use data collection and analysis tools in order to make assessment of business operations and processes. Many of the methods used today are computer-based, including software that does much of the job but still requires an able human operator to make decisions and input the correct information. Various analysts have made assessments of these methods to see how they are used and how effective they may be. Such tools are also used for analyzing performance in education, for assessing public programs, and for other tasks requiring a decision as to the value of a program or process. Bielski (2001) discusses the use of CRM, or Customer Resource Management system, which is used to track customer purchases while providing access to customer information using the computer. "

Tags:data, collection, analysis