Abstract
In this article, the writer notes that in this day and age of technology and wireless connection to vast amounts of electronic information, plagiarism within educational institutions has become a growing concern. The writer points out that nearly every university and college has a very strict policy concerning plagiarism and the penalties for academic dishonesty. While to some people the act of copying the written work or ideas of someone else may not seem to be the most severe of crimes, plagiarism is actually an illegal offence that can be punished by the criminal justice system. The writer discusses that more importantly, however, plagiarism threatens the integrity of the entire educational system. Without the integrity of the educational system, higher levels of education and employers would be at a loss for selecting properly suited candidates. Furthermore, plagiarism is a severe act of disrespect towards the individual whose work is being copied or, in essence, stolen. The writer concludes that plagiarism is a significant and noteworthy problem within the academic sphere and beyond.

From the Paper
" One of the reasons that plagiarism has become a growing concern within the academic environment is the increase in access to the internet that most students have, an in fact, require throughout their educational career. Before the advent of the internet, plagiarism required copying information or ideas directly from a published piece of work or another student's work. The Internet now provides a multitude of other methods of plagiarism. Within the domain of cyberspace, 21st Century students can locate information that has never before been previously published in the traditional print form. Furthermore, students can access papers written by other students all over the world. Many e-commerce sites have actually developed to answer the demand of students for pre-written college level papers. A simple search on any popular search engine such as Google.com or Yahoo returns hundreds of web sites offering papers for the use of college and high school students. Some websites allow students to upload their own papers and sell them to other students for a designated price, of course sharing their profits with the website owners. Other sites allow the free distribution of papers, financially fuelled by advertisers wishing to reach the college demographic. Many other websites offer custom writing services, that ensure that a paper will be of high quality and never previously published in another location."

Tags:students, integrity, written, work, copying

Abstract
This paper discusses the current state of college newspapers and the challenges that face their continued existence. The paper begins with a discussion of how university policies support or inhibit student newspapers. Next, the paper studies the specific issue of censorship and its impact on academic freedom. The paper then turns to an evaluation of the quality of college newspapers, focusing on examples of particular high-level journals.

From the Paper
"This is against the principle of education promoting academic freedom which ensures the liberty of students and the staff to make statements even if the statements are viewed as being untrue or one-sided. One does not deny that untrue and defamatory writings have no value in terms of free speech, but the students have to be taught that they have the liberty to have their own opinion, and express them in the student publications in the right manner. This has to be accepted, especially if the student magazines permit anonymous publications. Also, if anonymous publications are permitted, then certainly students cannot be punished for such articles. (Censorship of College Student Newspapers) One can clearly see that the biggest reason for all the legal problems has been the difficulty in adjusting with each other, and one has to realize that both the students and their teachers have to accept adjustments in their thought and behavior when they work together in a college."

Tags:journalism, writing, students, college, university, magazine, censorship, academic, freedom

Abstract
In this article, the writer discusses the transition for high schools students that are about to start going to college. The various stresses involved in completing a college education are examined. The writer compares the stress levels of college students with those of high school students.

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"Anyone who has made the difficult transition from high school to college knows how hard it can be. But how do you communicate this to college-bound seniors? Is there any way you can prepare them that will actually help? Probably every high school student has had an anxious moment when they imagine what college would be like. Will you make the grade or flunk out? Are you grown up and responsible enough? Here is how one counselling service explained the stresses of college life ..."

Tags:College, Stress

Abstract
This paper presents an in-depth research study about various aspects of college age drinking, including its causes and consequences. The study considers drinking in global terms, comparing the consumption in different countries and continents. Additionally, the paper gives a profile of students most likely to indulge in excessive alcohol use. Various other factors involving alcohol use deterrence were addressed in the paper, with particular emphasis on protective behavioral strategies. The paper also examine the problem of binge drinking and how to counsel heavy drinkers that are college age. From alcohol use the paper then segues into a discussion of prescription drug abuse among college students. Finally, the paper concludes with a brief look at tobacco use.

Outline:

International Perspective
Why College Students Drink
College Students' Knowledge of Alcohol and Drinking
Deliberate Use of Alcohol among College Students
Environmental Policies
School Leaders Drink More
The Effect of Protective Behavioral Strategies on Alcohol Use
College Student Binge Drinking
Under-aged Drinkers
Counseling Heavy Drinkers
Effects of Heavy Episodic Drinking
Illicit Use of Prescription Stimulants
Non-Medical Use of Prescription Stimulants
Tobacco Use

From the Paper
' Existing empirical data reveal that many college students drink and that drinking is part of college life (Black, Ausherman, Kandakai, Lam & Jurjevic, 2004). A recent study looked into the drinking patterns and problems of 1,296 university students, how well they knew about alcohol and its effects and the difference in the knowledge between urban, non-residential university students and traditional university students. Findings disclosed that knowledge about alcohol and drinking was generally low in both groups. The knowledge level was lower among urban, non-residential college students than among traditional college students. Factors in the difference consisted of age and employment status. Older students and those employed knew more about alcohol than those who were not employed, whether full-time or part-time. The findings compared with those of earlier studies, which pointed to gender, age and race as factors. These studies consistently showed that male, older and Caucasian college students knew more about alcohol and drinking than female, younger and non-Caucasian college students. Female and younger college students and people of color tend to drink at a later time than male, older and Caucasian college students. This delay in experience influenced that knowledge about alcohol and drinking. Other factors included cultural and societal prejudices by young, female and ethnic or religious people."

Tags:alcohol intervention, college drinking, alcoholism, heavy drinkers

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Over 50 percent of Americans are obese and many of these obese Americans can be found at college. One of the reasons that college students are obese is the type of food found at the cafeteria, in the dorms, and in the educational buildings. Pizza, hot meals, cold sandwiches, ice cream, and soda pop all have one thing in common. What? They usually are found at college. Nutrition is a serious problem at American colleges. This paper examines the problem of obesity among American university students and the factors contributing to this problem. The paper suggests that the traditionally unhealthful types of food sold on college campuses are a primary cause of this epidemic of obesity amongst American college students.

Tags:nutrition, college, solutions

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This paper discusses the inherent value of a college education and emphasizes the various advantages that lie behind attaining college education and, thus, a college degree. It also explains how education affects the life of an individual, both professionally and domestically. It presents various statistics regarding college education, including information about some of the programs being implemented by governments to reduce the cost of college.

From the Paper
"Many young students attend college for the purpose of making a career in one of the professions. It is these students who are trying to be useful members of the society in which they live. College education offers young scholars a chance to attain specialized training in the courses, which they would need in their respective career making. It also encourages disinterested researches leading to inventions and discoveries beneficial to mankind. A very important function of college education is to encourage research."

Tags:student, research, college, employment, government

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This is a creative writing essay about life in college from the author's point of view. This paper projects the hypothesis that experiences and challenges of college are likely to change students. College life has an impact on every student in some way. The life becomes so hectic at times that every student faces stress at one time or another. The paper gives tips on important things that will help students survive college such as - time management, extracurricular activities and dealing with stress.

From the Paper
"College life presents many challenges for incoming students. Academically, many students find college to be much more difficult than high school. Students are concerned with not only their academic success at college, but their social and emotional adjustment as well. I felt really concerned if I would fit in with the crowd or not. Then another pressure was that I was able to make college on a scholarship and had to maintain my grades if I hoped to be given another scholarship for further studies. This paper projects the hypothesis that Experiences and challenges of college are likely to change students. College life has an impact on every student in some way. One of the major assumptions of faculty and parents towards students is that they are thought of as irresponsible and immature. The life becomes so hectic at times that every student faces stress at one time or another. Time management is one of the things that a student needs to learn in order to survive in college. "

Tags:college, life, students, academic, education, extracarricular, activities, teachers, curriculum

Abstract
The paper discusses how Jensen (2003) indicates that 40 million Americans have "chronic sleep disorders" and that by 2010 it is believed that 79 million Americans will suffer from some type of sleep related issues (p. 25). Additionally, Jensen (2003) states that this must be a concern within society because of the negative resulting factors associated with low sleep, including a risk to safety, a risk to health and the ability to function effectively (Jensen, 2003, p. 25). The paper looks at how Jensen (2003) states that for college students there is a high rate of dissatisfaction in sleeping patterns, exceeding 71% (p. 25), and this is in comparison to a 24% dissatisfaction rate in 1978 (Jensen, 2003, p. 25). The paper reveals that on average, modern college students sleep 6 hours or less, as compared to college students in the 70s that slept for 7.5 or more hours (Jensen, 2003, p. 25). The paper also looks at how Jensen (2003) claims that only 6% of college students attending institutions of higher learning have planned periods of sleep (p. 25).

From the Paper
"Jensen (2003) indicates that 40 million Americans have "chronic sleep disorders" and that by 2010 it is believed that 79 million Americans will suffer from some type of sleep related issues (p. 25). Additionally, Jensen (2003) states that this must be a concern within society because of the negative resulting factors associated with low sleep, including a risk to safety, a risk to health and the ability to function effectively (Jensen, 2003, p. 25). Jensen (2003) states that for college students..."

Tags:college, students, sleep

Abstract
This essay looks at how the Electoral College works. The writer examines how a president of the United States is chosen. The writer discusses the importance of the Electoral College in the election process. In this paper, the writer also discusses the history of the Electoral College and the pros and cons regarding its existence.

From the Paper
"The United States is not a direct democracy. Our nation selects its president not through the popular vote but rather through the Electoral College. The Electoral College and its machinations became nationally prominent during the presidential election, when Democratic Candidate Al Gore won the popular vote, but lost the election because he lost the Electoral College. This paper will outline the history of the Electoral College and analyze its workings in order to determine whether or not it is a viable method to choose a president."

Tags:electoral college, pros, cons, history, mechanics

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This paper explains the importance of a summer mathematic program is because of new requirements in Michigan, which will immediately endanger the graduation track of students who struggle early in their ninth grade Algebra course. The author presents the rational for a summer support algebra program and reviews the literature upon which to develop the project. The paper summarizes this literature by stating the need for new innovative methods of teaching specifically relevant to the instruction of Algebra. In addition, the author states that the traditional algebra instruction methods have left a generation of students who not only see no practical need for algebra but also view it as a frivolous waste of academic time and resources.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Problem Statement
Importance and Rationale of the Project
Background of the Project
Statement of Purpose
Research Objectives
Limitations of the Project
Literature Review
Mathematics Curricula
Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI) Programs
Instructional Process Programs
Summary

From the Paper
"Another program used in addressing student achievement in Algebra is 'The Algebra Online Program' as reported by the Louisiana Department of Education - Center for Educational Technology. This program involved a team of planners all of whom are certified in teaching mathematics who met to discuss, design, format, supplementary textbook selection and implementation of the course. This is a distance-learning curriculum."

Tags:alternative, personal curriculum, college-level tutorial collaborative