Abstract
The following paper is a brief analysis of an enemy combatant document uncovered in Iraq when the war was at, or near, its peak. Specifically, the paper considers the letter and identifies three different variables referenced within the letter. The paper then addresses the impact of these factors upon Al-Qaeda and coalition operations. The three variables which are examined include political variables, social variables, and military variables. In the end, the letter shows Al-Qaeda to be on the verge of collapse in 2005.

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"The following paper is a brief analysis of an enemy combatant document uncovered in Iraq when the war was at, or near, its peak. Specifically, the paper will look at the letter and identify three different variables referenced within the letter; the paper will then discuss the impact of these factors upon Al-Qaeda and upon coalition operations. The three variables which will be examined are political variables; social variables; and military variables. In the end, the letter shows Al-Qaeda to be on the verge of collapse in 2005 - assuming the US made the right calculations and moves."

Tags:2005, document, iraq

Abstract
This paper provides a detailed example of how to critically analyze a document. This paper focuses on a piece of correspondence regarding a union dispute, and uses the 12 steps of critical thinking outlined by M. Neil Browne and Stuart M. Keeley in the ninth edition of their book, "Asking the Right Questions: a Guide to Critical Thinking." The paper systematically outlines its analysis of this correspondence between Mr. Cesar Padilla President of the FSEU Local No. 343 and Ms. Barbara Glenn, the FSEU Director of Human Resources. The paper explains that the correspondence discusses the Illinois' governor's proposal to outsource jobs currently being held by union members in an effort to lower expenses.

Outline:
Introduction
What are the Issues and Conclusion?
What are the Reasons?
Which Words or Phrases are Ambiguous?
What are the Value Conflicts and Assumptions?
What are the Descriptive Assumptions?
Are there any Fallacies in the Reasoning?
How Good is the Evidence: Intuition, Appeals to Authority, and Testimonials?
How Good is the Evidence: Personal Observations, Case Studies, Research Studies, and Analogies?
Are there Rival Causes?
Are the Statistics Deceptive?
What Significant Information is Omitted?
What Reasonable Conclusions are Possible?
Conclusion
Work Cited

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" The memo being analyzed was written by Ms. Barbara Glenn, who is the FSEU Director of Human Resources, and the memo was sent to Mr. Cesar Padilla, who is the President of FSEU Local No. 343. According to Ms. Glenn, Mr. Cesar requested that she look over a notification he received from the governor of Illinois. The original notification was concerning the governor's plan to privatize and outsource the Department of Transportation's information systems management function. Ms. Glenn is solidly opposed to the plan, and is recommending that Mr. Padilla oppose the plan. Ms. Glenn provides Mr. Padilla with several reasons for her stance on the issue within the memo."

Tags:union, thinking

Abstract
The paper considers the effectiveness of a specific case study document from www.sustainable.org.

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"The target audience of the case study about a sustainability initiative in Olympia, Washington, is not clear from the content or layout. While it is ostensibly readers interested in sustainable development, it is not clear whether these are companies, government organizations, non-profit philanthropic groups, utilities, environmentalists, individual citizens or some other stakeholders. Similarly, the case study does not clearly help readers solve problems but it does reflect the organization's goals and culture. It might be produced collaboratively that..."

Tags:Technical writing, case study evaluation

Abstract
In order to provide a historical analysis of software engineering as it relates to web and document design, a literature review is conducted, and is presented in a chronological sequence. The writer notes that this structural pattern will enable the reader to follow the development of software technology and design approaches as they evolved between 1969 and 2006.

From the Paper
: A Literature Review Table of Contents Introduction 2 Origins 2 Software Development 4 Object-Oriented Design 6 Structural Design 9 Designing for HTML 10

Tags:web, design1, software

Abstract
This paper explains that understanding the historical development of software is the most effective manner in which to demonstrate the relevance of software technology to web and document design. The author points out that, nearly forty years ago, E.W. Dijkstra was the first to introduce the term "structured programming" and the related basic software concepts. The paper relates that Dijkstra explained that, although structured programming focuses primarily on coding activities, it also was accelerating a movement that lead to the formalization of other life-cycle phases, such as structured design and structured analysis. The author states that the critical choice of which software engineering methodology to use in a development project is always closely related to the size of the associated software system and the environment in which it is to function.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Origins
Software Development
Object-Oriented Design
Structural Design
Designing for HTML
Conclusion

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"Berard (1995) explains that there are significant differences between these two groups of object-oriented people. For example, a number of those who emphasize rigor and formality consider the programming language people to be chaotic, overly error prone, wasteful, and largely unpredictable. In contrast, some of the programming language people consider the formality and rigor unnecessary. They feel that at best, rigor and formality add nothing to the quality of the final product, and at worst, they increase the cost of development while simultaneously delaying the delivery and lowering the quality of the resulting software product."

Tags:validation, environment, structured, life-cycle, individual

Abstract
This paper presents a training document. It lists a project team's role and the different roles within a project team as well as the constraints that often define a project and how these constraints can be managed. Finally, the paper discusses tools and techniques to manage a team. The paper is largely written in point form with an extended summary.

Table of Contents:
Project Team's Role
Understanding Of The Constraints That Often Define A Project
Tools And Techniques Used To Manage A Team
Conclusion

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"The fact is we live in the age of information technology. In effect, any personnel or tasks that we master or assemble for our projects necessarily must be informed by technological expertise. This expertise may not be too technical, but it requires the analytical mind that understands both computer marketing and internet search capabilities for data retrieval via. The computer also provides the blueprint for the means by which all project managers act as individual taskers in a multi tasking environment that will require both the performance of specific tasks assigned but capabilities in addition for be capable and ready to fulfill additional tasks as tasks, teams, and members within a given project can always rotate. However, if you adhere to the above training knowledge and preparation requirements, and be ready to change them and expect that they will change, then you can maintain the basis for an effective foundation of cohesive corporate culture and dynamic project teams with a high level of role diversity and adaptability."

Tags:manager, responsibility, marketing, personnel

Abstract
This paper describes the SuDoc government document classification system and how it is derived. It also looks at other government document systems (SROI, ASI, IIS), census documents, the depository library system, and the SIC/NAIC system, and gives examples of classifications of documents.

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"The Superintendent of Documents Classification System originated from the Library of the Government Printing Office between and The Superintendent. It is attributed to Miss Adelaide R Hasse who assigned classification numbers based on government organization..."

Tags:SuDoc, SRI, ASI, IIS, SIC/NAIC

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This paper is an instructional essay that teaches a typewriter user how to use MS Word for the first time to create a document and format the references in APA style. The paper describes the differences between using a typewriter and computer software. The paper concludes by discussing the benefits of using a computer.

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"I'm going to teach you how to create a document in Microsoft Word. On a typewriter you simply type in the words that you want to appear on the page and they are imprinted directly on the paper. On a computer, though, software programs are necessary to process the words inside the computer so that the computer knows how to print them. Microsoft Word is a software program for creating documents. There are a lot of benefits..."

Tags:APA, MS Word, typewriter, computer, format

Abstract
This paper explains that each founding document critical to the U.S. Constitution makes reference to the importance of man's free right to exercise his political will under a tolerant and open form of government. Furthermore, key concepts like the right to a fair trial and land and property ownership rights were underscored in these earlier founding documents. The author defines the founding documents as the "Magna Carta", the "Mayflower Compact", the "Virginia Declaration of Rights", the "Declaration of Independence", the "Articles of Confederation" and the "Federalist Papers". The paper relates that the concepts of "all men being created equal" and having the unalienable rights to "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" as presented in the preamble of the U.S. Declaration of Independence are the fundamental concepts of freedom incorporated into the present-day constitution and powerful core principles upon which future democratic documents will be written.

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"The Magna Carta of 1215 A.D. was the first of these documents, as an English liberty charter decreed by King John. This early document covered broad areas from property rights to rights of heirs, marriage laws, and criminal prosecution. Article 52 states "To any man whom we have deprived or dispossessed of lands, castles, liberties, or rights, without the lawful judgment of his equals, we will at once restore these," making note of civil liberties of men, although based on the notions of an English royal class system."

Tags:magna-carta, mayflower, virginia, declaration, confederation

Abstract
The paper analyzes the documents "The First Day at the Battle of Gettysburg" and "The Third Day". These sources chronicle the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1-4, 1863, from the first-person experience of the two writers. The paper relates that the document "The First Day" covers the battle from the Union point of view and experience, and as a source for information on the battle, is a credible and genuine source. The paper shows how the second source that discusses the third day of battle at Gettysburg is also a genuine article created by an actual participant. The paper concludes that both articles are interesting to read and would contribute towards a better understanding of both sides during this pivotal battle.

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"This document is significant for any number of reasons. First, it is a first person account of the actual first day of battle at Gettysburg, which proved to be a pivotal point in the Civil War. It is also significant for the amount of detail it contains, which can aid the historical researcher in any number of ways - from understanding the configuration of the battle and the participants, to giving a deeper comprehension of the significance of the battle to both North and South."
"The originality of the document is certainly without question. It is a first hand account of the battle, and while there are indeed similar documents, it stands on its own in its detail, complexity, and importance to historical research."

Tags:North, South, Union, officers, troops