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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 looks at how people can sometimes become so arrogant that they do not bother to look at the world around them and how society always has been and always will be full of corruption, pollution, and dishonesty. It attempts to show that it is for these reasons that Jonathan Swift wrote "Gulliver?s Travels". It also examines how it is divided into four different journeys, each expressing a concern of Swift?s. It is apparent that Part IV is the most important of all the journeys and that the importance of a journey increases as the book progresses. It shows how each part has a moral and how the moral of Part IV is vital to understanding the novel. It concludes that, by analyzing and comparing each section, one can draw the conclusion that reform begins with an individual.

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"In order for Gulliver's Travels to create the disturbance that Swift intended, he needed to establish Gulliver as a credible narrator. This is done so by providing real places for Gulliver to live, grow up, and be educated (Ross 222). He begins the novel saying, "My father had a small Estate in Nottinghamshire; I was the Third of five Sons. He sent me to Emanvel College in Cambridge" (Swift 3). This sets Gulliver up as a "reasonable and convincing protagonist" (Rosenheim 669). This is true, because factual descriptions of places and people lend credibility. In addition, Gulliver's emotional distance from the other characters makes him even more believable and effective. His lack of judgement makes his views almost seem factual, rather than objective. When visiting islands and different societies, Gulliver does not give his view or opinion of the island's inhabitants or actions, but rather an explicit physical description."

Tags:brobdingnag, houyhnhnms, laputa, lilliput, yahoo

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This paper explains that God enthused Paul, who was of Jewish origin and identity, to confess his own view of the Christian faith, particularly in the New Testament Book of Romans and several other books of the New Testament. Next, the author relates that Romans originally was an Epictetus-like discourse that Paul taught his students and not until the addition of the introduction and concluding sections was it considered to be a letter. The paper provides an outline of Romans and a table comparing some of Paul's references in Romans to similar ones by David in Psalms. The paper has footnotes.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Context
Research Literature
The New International Version of the Bible
Historical Background and Authorship
This "Letter" to the Romans
Paul, the Slave
Slavery Status
God's Justification: Beginning to End
Outline of Romans
Psalms Noted in Roman
Verses
Concluding Considerations Regarding Romans

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"The slavery status Paul chooses to belong to does not depict bondage versus liberty, as each person belongs to something or someone. During Paul's time, a 'patronage' society existed where society virtually reinforced each individual's sense of dependence on another person at some level. Consequently, slavery, as an institution, proved easy to grasp. Some even took slavery for granted.
"The status of Romans at the center of theological debate has been figuratively, routinely taken for granted after Martin Luther recaptured Paul's insights of Augustine and transported them into the heart of the Reformation."

Tags:words, accuracy, letter, slavery, theodicy

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The author of this paper looks at the language of logical argumentation, and its need for proofs which he contends has a grounding in the cultural zeitgeist born of monotheistic Christianity. He further contends that the purpose of both is to somehow escape the historically and socially located perspectives from which we see or speak, seeking for incontrovertible, singular, and non-contradictory Truths.

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"Should we not, ethically speaking, imagine that Jainism is not in anyway dependent for its worth on the lens through which it is observed? Does it not, in a certain sense, already have an experience-independent existence, unless we assume phenomenology? But the problem is that the philosophical inquiry in Yandell begins with the assumption that religions need to somehow defend the truth value of their claims. While monotheistic Christianity dwells in the house of dependency and the subjugation to the prying eyes of a radical Other, like God; Jainism does not."

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"Should we not, ethically speaking, imagine that Jainism is not in anyway dependent for its worth on the lens through which it is observed? Does it not, in a certain sense, already have an experience-independent existence, unless we assume phenomenology? But the problem is that the philosophical inquiry in Yandell begins with the assumption that religions need to somehow defend the truth value of their claims. While monotheistic Christianity dwells in the house of dependency and the subjugation to the prying eyes of a radical Other, like God; Jainism does not. "

Tags:yandell, india

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The paper gives an assessment of both the character and the degree of the impact of the extent to which an intranet is used within private sector organizations on both individual organizational functions (such as intra-organizational communications, decision making, group collaboration and employees' productivity) and on overall organizational business activities.

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"When technology is considered within the context of physical science, it is typically viewed as the application of physical science and engineering technology to human endeavors. This concept emphasizes device effects and procedures. When technology is conceptualized within the context of the behavioral sciences, it is viewed as the application of language and linguistics, communications, cybernetics, and psychometrics to human endeavors. The behavioral science concept of technology incorporates applications of engineering research (particularly human factors engineering), logistics related to the effective use of physical resources, and information science. Technology, thus, is the "conscious invention of ways of acting on the material world to meet our needs.""

Tags:productivity, engineering, business, function, information

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"How does a child begin to speak? Why? These are questions that many linguists set out to answer as they explore the world of language acquisition. Three credible linguists, Ann M. Peters, Noam Chomsky, and Roger Brown, all have different opinions and theories of language acquisition. All of them address influences, grammar, and patterns of speech in their theories, but in different contexts. Chomsky believes it is genetic, Peters believes it is totally up to the environment, and Brown believes it is due to positive reinforcement and trial and error. All three theories are credible and have provided great insight into the ways children do acquire language. Language acquisition is a widely researched topic, and will continue to have new theories evolve as long as children keep talking. This paper assesses and describes different aspects of each linguists' theory in detail and offers the author's opinion on which theory proves to be the most successful and credible based on research."

Tags:grammar, patterns, speech, utterances

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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 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.