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This paper looks at the confusing tangle of data surrounding whether or not one's accent impacts upon one's perceived credibility in the eyes of others. The writer concludes that, while not unanimous, there does appear to be tentative support for the hypothesis that how people speak is almost as important as what they say. The writer maintains that it should also not be overlooked that ethnicity in general still plays a role in the "credibility gap" many minorities continue to grapple with in the eyes of others.

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"The following paper will look at the confusing tangle of data surrounding whether or not one's accent impacts upon one's perceived credibility in the eyes of others. Poring over a number of representative studies, the next several pages will ultimately conclude that, while not unanimous, there does appear to be tentative support for the hypothesis that how people speak is almost as important (at least for a sizable number of the population) as what they say; it should also not be overlooked that ethnicity in general still plays a role in the "credibility gap" many minorities continue to grapple with in the eyes of others."

Tags:accent, credibility, testimony

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This research proposal discusses the specific factors that contribute to the perception of a salesperson's or an organization's credibility. It first discusses the impact that the Internet has on the perception of credibility of organizations' online advertising among the consuming public. The paper then looks at what steps salespeople and companies can take to develop an improved perception of credibility among the consuming public. Finally, the paper discusses in which industries and for what products and services credibility is deemed most important.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Review of the Literature
Research Questions
Methodology
Conclusion

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"The research showed that the essence of credibility is worthy of being believed and trusted. The research also showed that gaining and keeping market share in an increasingly globalized marketplace is a challenging endeavor, but successful companies are able to do so by ensuring that the consuming public perceives them as credible and their products or services will do what they say they will. In fact, even the absolute best product or service on the market will likely not sell as readily as those that are perceived as having more credibility by virtue of a salesperson's or organization's ability to communicate these sometimes-nebulous values to the consuming public. The proposed study will fill in some existing gaps in the body of knowledge concerning credibility among the consuming public, particularly as it applies to the dynamic online marketing environment today."

Tags:advertising, consumers, public

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This paper reviews research into eyewitness identification credibility. It points out that, with the advent of DNA testing, many innocent people that were convicted primarily on eyewitness testimonies, have been exonerated of their crimes. The paper also adds that the courts are very suspect of expert testimonies by psychologists, and precedent is strongly in favor of limiting this type of testimony. The courts are in favor of letting the jury determine the accuracy of witnesses, not having psychologists testify as to their believability. The paper concludes that though there is research on both sides of the issue, there is clearly a need for additional research.

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"The research conducted by Ebbensen and Konecni go directly to these most vital aspects of the criminal justice system in the paper entitled "Eyewitness Memory Research: Probative v. Prejudicial Value". The conflict between psychology and the legal system appears at an impasse. The legal system thrives on eyewitness or first hand knowledge of events, it is at its very Constitutional foundation. Psychologists have made numerous scientific inquiries into the fundamental unreliability of memory and how memories can be tainted by prior events and by subsequent events. Memories fade, but nobody is sure how fast this occurs, and if there is a practical way to measure it. The legal system depends on facts presented to juries to arrive at justice, psychologists have generated numerous studies to present the facts of human memory, yet the courts rarely allow this testimony into the courtroom. In the Libby case, the core of the case was the reliability of Libby's memory when recounting events to federal investigators. Libby was accused of lying to the federal investigators, and was prepared to offer scientific evidence of his poor memory. The judge in the case excluded the testimony, again citing the Daubert rule, not wanting a psychologist to tell the jury how to rule on the guilt or innocence of Libby (Erickson, 2007, n.p.)."

Tags:reliability, court, jury, trial

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This paper examines how far women have advanced in the sporting presentation arena, yet how far they still need to go. The paper shows that despite anti-discrimination laws, women do still not receive full credibility and are sometimes seen as mere attraction points for men to watch the sport being covered. This paper looks at the history of women sportscasters and discusses whether they should be granted more credibility.

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"Women have come a long way in sportscasting; from just another "Barbie-on-the-air" image to complement the sportscasting done by men, to today's qualified and respected professional hired for her skills and knowledge. In this day of anti-discrimination laws and a greater acceptance of women traditional men's roles, it would be expected that women sportscasters would enjoy the same acceptance as men in their same field. This is not the case however, and women sportscasters often face a credibility issue with their male counterparts."

Tags:sport, presentation, female, women, discrimination

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This paper explains that the actual process of genetic conservation utilizes sophisticated technology and a method of "banking" animal sperm, eggs and embryos by means of keeping them on ice until they can be reintroduced to a species, a process that can be used not only for a species facing extinction but also for a species that has already become extinct. The paper relates that conservationists still struggle with the task of prioritizing and allocating effort; nonetheless, it appears that genetic conservation fulfills the standards of scientific credibility.

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"Proponents of genetic conservation to save endangered species argue that this method of wildlife breeding is not genetic engineering, because they are not putting in genes that were not there before. The arguments for this are that genetic conservation does not create a new species based on a combination of genes, but merely preserves an existing species. They also argue that encouraging genetic diversity helps a species survive, and that in-breeding, which can weaken a species, does not occur. Supporters of genetic conservation hold the view that technology and committed people is what will ultimately save animals."

Tags:breeding, cloning, sperm, splitting, insemination

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This essay will examine Desiree McGraw's "The Case For Kyoto: A Question of Competitiveness, Consultations, Credibility, Commitment and Consistency" and will discuss what can be termed Canada's glacial progress toward the Kyoto accord as indicative of the recent performance and functioning of Canada's political system.

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"On May 4, 1696, the Bank of England was caught in the grip
of its first crisis. The Bank had based its operation on the standard confidence trick which powers modern financial institutions: lending out the money that had been deposited therein and keeping only a small cash reserve on hand to meet the needs of those wishing to make withdrawals. Such a system works perfectly well when public confidence in the state of the bank, the economy, and the nation as a whole is strong. But by 1696, the English public felt no such sense of security. England was irrevocably locked in a costly and seemingly unwinnable struggle against the France of Louis XIV, the most powerful country in Europe. The depletion of the currency, so long a nagging deflationary force on the economy, had reached crisis proportions in the first half of the decade; as a result, the government had..."

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"The old saying, "It's not what you say; it's how you say it," well represents the importance of nonverbal behaviors to the emergence of leadership and the establishment of credibility. Several nonverbal behaviors can greatly increase or decrease the opportunities for emergence of leadership and credibility. Studies have explored all aspects of the link between nonverbal communication and the establishment of leadership and credibility. Nonverbal factors fit into five categories: eye contact, gesticulations, paralanguage, posture, and overall facial expression. Also, environmental factors such as seating arrangement and setting have a great effect on leadership emergence and credibility. Use of this information can be .. "

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Karl Popper is considered a great living philosopher of science who influenced many experimental scientists, mathematicians, and theoretical astronomers. Logical positivists at the beginning of his career saw him as concerned with the same problems as themselves

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"KARL POPPER

Introduction
Karl Popper is considered a great living philosopher of science who influenced many experimental scientists, mathematicians, and theoretical astronomers. Logical positivists at the beginning of his career saw him as concerned with the same problems as themselves. However, Popper disagreed with many of their views, in particular their view of the nature of scientific statement and its verifiability. In the text of The Logic of Scientific Discovery, he stated that the problem of philosophy was the critical analysis of the appeal to the authority of experience. He believed that knowledge never starts from firm foundations (the critical analysis of the appeal to experience) but is found only as one progresses from uncertain starting ..."

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"CRIMINAL CONFESSIONS OBTAINED BY POLICE
Introduction
This research examines issues related to criminal confessions obtained by police officers. Perceptions of the reliability and validity of such confessions where questionable tactics may have been used to induce a confession are the primary focus of this examination.

Criminal Confessions and the Law
A confession is among the most probative and damaging evidence that can be admitted in court against a defendant (DiPietro, 1993, p. 27). To be admissible in court, due process requires that a confession be (1) voluntary and (2) the product of an essentially free and unconstrained choice by its confessing person. Police interrogation tactics that suggest the presence.."