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Extinction or Survival, 2008.
An examination of the meme concept and how it relates to the inequalities in educational resources.
2,787 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 24 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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This paper reviews R. Dawkins' concept of the "meme," sociobiology, and its relationship to education reform. The paper first reviews ten articles about sociobiology and education reform. It then discusses Dawkins' evidence for the evolution of animal behavior through natural selection of the selfish gene. It relates the meme concept to the inequalities in educational resources and looks at the cultural value changes that would have to occur if an evolution of value memes would take place.
Table of Contents:
Literature Review
The Selfish Gene? (Marxist 2007)
Against Sociobiology (Bethell 2001)
Reform Math Education (Reys 2002)
Selfish Genes and Social Darwinism (Midgely 1981)
Sociobiology(Holcomb, Sociobiology 2005)
Memes: Marketing in the 21st Century (Meyerson 2007)
Third World Traveler--Jonathan Kozol (Kozol 2007)
International Conference on Secondary Education (Mulford 2002)
Education Programs Constitutional; Growth Steady (CER 2007)
Early Education Shows No Benefit (HSLDA 2007)
Discussion
Dawkins' Arguments for the Selfish Gene
The Concept of "Meme" and Kozol's Concerns about Education
Cultural Evolution through Meme Changes in order to Reform Education
What Cultural Changes Need to Take Place to Reform Education?
Conclusion
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"A black student who graduates from high school has the same lifetime income as a white or Asian graduating from high school. He or she is also just as likely to obtain a college degree. The problem is that half of blacks and Hispanics fail to graduate from high school. While one can blame a series of factors for this dismal performance, the result is incontrovertible. One quarter of black males has been incarcerated before the age of 30. The increasing competitiveness of the global labor force has taken many of the low-education, low-skilled jobs away from those who have no education. As a result, this underclass of the uneducated will never be able to catch up."
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Personal Financial Planning, 2008.
This paper discusses personal financial planning issues concentrating on the subject of student debt.
1,467 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 48.95
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In this article, the writer focuses on student debt, concentrating on the types of debt incurred by students. The writer looks at the overall level of student debt and discusses how students can plan and manage their debt. This paper deals with each type of debt in turn: publicly-financed student debt related to tuition, privately-financed student debt related to studies, and personal debt, primarily credit cards. The writer notes that each category has a specific type of repayment needed, and a different payment period. The writer concludes that a student should regard him/herself as an asset, and make some financial assumptions about how much he/she will earn in the future, and what his/her debt capacity is at present.
Outline:
Introduction
Table 1: Average Student Debt
Supporting College Tuition
Personal Debt
Private Student Loans
Income and Saving: The Forgotten Part of Personal Financial Planning
Conclusion
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"Students are able to transact student loans through private institutions, chiefly banks. These banks then receive support in the form of risk limitation from a federal body led by the Human Resources and Social Development Canada, which was created to support college education. As with direct federal student loans, the payment of interest and principal is put off until the student starts earning an income. As with the direct loans, students should prepare a future expected cash flow pro-forma statement in order to understand how much they will earn, and how able they will be to pay back the loans."
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Computer Simulation for Counseling Ethics, 2008.
A discussion of the article "You're In the Hot Seat; an Ethical Decision-Making Simulation for Counseling Students" by M.W. Frame, C.D. Flanagan, J. Frederick, R. Gold and S. Harris.
1,122 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 38.95
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The paper examines the study "You're In the Hot Seat; an Ethical Decision-Making Simulation for Counseling Students", by Frame, Flanagan, Frederick, Gold and Harris. The paper looks at how the study demonstrates that a counseling ethics computer simulation tool may influence students' consideration of their actions in realistic ethical counseling dilemmas. The paper discusses the theme, premise and design of the study, as well as the study's conclusion and its strengths.
From the Paper
"The main themes of the article are: computer-based training, counseling, ethics, and simulation, decision-making. The article starts from the premise that "in a world with multiple perspectives on what is the right thing to do ethical decision-making is not only complex, but it is also a potential mine field". For helping professionals the process is even more difficult since they need to analyze situations and understand the possible consequences of their choices. Poor choices can not only harm clients, but also lead counselors in malpractice suits."
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My Personal Mount Everest, 2008.
An analysis of three challenges that will influence the writer's success in graduate school.
1,166 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 40.95
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The writer addresses the concerns of managing his time, managing the financial constraints that graduate school imposes and relying on others for support. The writer identifies strategies in order to overcome these challenges and meet with success.
Outline:
Introduction
Time Management
Finances
Support System
Conclusion
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"After nearly fourteen years of anticipating the rigors of graduate school, much speculation has been abruptly replaced by the realization of upcoming challenges. I have spent most of those fourteen years lacking self-confidence in the characteristics which all graduate students should possess--worldliness, experience-based knowledge and critical thinking. When Sir Edmund Hillary asked why he scaled Mount Everest, he replied, "Because it was there" (Hill, 2007); thus, graduate school is now own personal Mount Everest."
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Marketing of California State University, 2008.
This paper provides a marketing plan for the California State University, Northridge.
1,387 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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In this article, the writer maintains that a university must keep its marketing mind upon commercial as well as altruistic and academic concerns to function in today's competitive economy. Students have many other potential options, besides choosing to attend a particular university, and a university must make a persuasive case that it suits its target customer's needs. Reflecting the dual nature of every educational institution, this paper specifically addresses the marketing needs of California State Northbridge through the rubric of the 4Ps, or the marketing 'mix' that makes a product, service, or institution like a university unique. These 4Ps include product, place (of distribution), promotion, and price (cost).
Outline:
Introduction
Product Segmentation
Place
Promotion
Price
People
Processes
Descriptive Synopsis of the Marketing Situation
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" Another expanding professional field is that of health administration and health care, and the school offers highly specific concentrations in Radiology, Human Sexuality, and Healthcare Administration. These majors are designed to prepare students with an eye upon students' professional futures. These majors also address the needs of adults wishing to begin or continue their education and maximize their earning potential along with furthering their educational enrichment. It presents the image of a school that offers an ideal place for students who see college as a clear stepping-stone into the future. There is also a college of extended learning, which specifically addresses the university's mission to serve the community."
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NCLB and English Language Learners, 2008.
An in-depth examination of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act in the context of English language learners in California's elementary schools.
4,378 words (approx. 17.5 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 115.95
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The paper provides an overview of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation and its impact on education. The paper provides statistical data that highlights the notable challenges faced by English language learners (ELLs) in California's public schools when it comes to achieving basic standards. The paper is concerned that as the number of ELL students continues to increase, the gaps created under NCLB will continue to have a disproportionate impact on the schools in California.
Outline:
Introduction
Literature Review
Summary/Conclusion
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"The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act passed in 2001 was intended to create better accountability in the schools and produce better outcomes for public education. Although the federal government has vehemently defended the legislation, critics contend that NCLB does very little to improve outcomes for students. Additionally, scholars have maintained that for children with special needs--i.e. learning disabilities, ELL/ESL learners, etc.--NCLB has created signification gaps that remain difficult for public schools to close."
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Child Development, 2008.
An overview of the history of old and emerging child development theories in all their changing perspectives.
4,704 words (approx. 18.8 pages), 27 sources, APA, $ 121.95
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This paper discusses important issues of child development with regard to health, nutrition, parenting/caretaking, education, resilience, gender, culture/ethnic identities in a comparison and contrast format discussing current research and controversies in addition to historical developments in the field. It looks at how many theorists fall into several categories, some dependent upon the nomenclature that was utilized by the particular theorist to develop his or her theories and also the areas of interest he or she utilizes to seek answers to different developmental concerns. For this reason some theories and theorists are mentioned in several of the basic developmental groupings and their theories are compared to others, both new and old throughout the paper.
Outline:
Introduction
History of Child Development Theory
Stage Theory
Social Development Theories
Infancy and Early Childhood
Brain and Neurological Development
Maturation Theory
Cultural/Moral Development
Educational Theories
Moral Development
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"Freud as the first stage theorist proposed that children developed through a series of five 'psychosexual stages, defined as oral, anal, phallic, latency and genital, each determining the development of the next stage or leaving the individual still working out, subconsciously some aspect of one or more stage that was underdeveloped at the crucial time in their life. Any development past the last stage, according the Freud was simply an internal return to whatever stage the individual did not complete as a child. (Mitchell & Black, 1995, p. 13) Erik Erikson, another stage theorist, in contrast sought to develop a theory of encompassing stages that included all the years of one's life, demonstrating that development does not and should not end at adulthood but continues through the lifespan. Nonetheless Erikson is also thought of as one of the first child psychologists and his stages are weighed more heavily toward the ages of childhood as he acknowledged that the younger one is the more developmental stages he or she must go through to achieve healthy development. "
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Merit Pay for Teachers, 2008.
An in-depth look at the system of merit pay for teachers based on student performance.
4,020 words (approx. 16.1 pages), 19 sources, APA, $ 108.95
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The paper explores the concept of merit pay for individual teachers, in the form of bonuses or permanent salary increases, and their effectiveness in improving student performance and teacher attrition rates. The paper looks at several states that have successfully implemented merit pay programs and considers studies that have found a generally positive relationship between merit pay and improvements in student achievement. The paper also discusses past failed attempts at instituting merit pay systems, and the importance of new pay-for-performance programs countering the previous failures.
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Abstract
Introduction
Merit Pay for Teachers Concept
Union Resistance Supporting Mediocrity
Merit Pay Stories of Success
Research Demonstrating the Potential of Merit Pay
Milken Family Foundation's Teacher Advancement Program
Recommendations for Merit Pay Systems
Conclusion
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"The public education system, as it currently exists, was developed in the middle of the 19th century. Following the industrial model of this era, teachers were seen as assembly-line workers. They added value to their product (their student) and then passed it along to the next worker on the line. With this concept, all workers must be interchangeable, and each must work independently. This isolation and egalitarianism combine powerfully to perpetuate a culture that is resistant to reform initiatives, according to Boles and Troen (2007)."
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Violence in Schools, 2008.
A review of the book "Nobody Left to Hate: Teaching Compassion After Columbine" by Elliot Aronson.
1,341 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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The paper analyzes Elliot Aronson's work, "Nobody Left to Hate: Teaching Compassion After Columbine", which deals with the causes of extreme forms of aggressive behavior in schools and, in particular, the horrifying events of the Columbine school massacre. The paper discusses Aronson's ideas on what precipitated such extremes of violent behavior among students and considers Aronson's solutions and methods for dealing with school violence. The paper posits that Aronson's work is an important investigation of the real causes of aggression at school level and among adolescents.
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"In brief, Aronson's work finds that there is an atmosphere of fear, intimidation and bullying at many schools. This is exacerbated by extreme competitiveness and an exclusionary and cliquish social atmosphere that pervades many educational institutions and schools. ( Aronson, p. 15) The combined effect of these aspects coalesces to create the atmosphere of alienation and exclusivity at many high schools in the country. The author identifies this as the central cause of violence behavior. In fact, this behavior is seen as reaction to exclusion and alienation."
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Continuation Schools, 2008.
Examines the history and challenges of continuation school programs and their appropriateness for at-risk youth.
4,575 words (approx. 18.3 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 118.95
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This paper reviews and analyzes the literature regarding at-risk students, their need to have a quality continuation and alternative education and the need for high quality teachers to make these programs successful. The author points out that the drop-out rate in America, especially in big urban areas, remains a serious problem. These at-risk young people are in need of leadership and alternatives to gangs, drugs, idleness and stagnation. The paper stresses that the logical way to attack this problem is through great, not merely "good", continuation programs.
Table of Contents:
What are Continuation Schools?
Definition of an At-Risk Student
History of Continuation Schools
How Do Continuation Schools Operate?
Conclusion
From the Paper
"An article in the journal "Preventing School Failure" has a somewhat different thrust than previous articles mentioned in this review of the literature. Indeed, this scholarly article asserts that while there has been "a tremendous growth" in the availability of alternative educational programs for at-risk young people, there is "little empirical evidence" available today to actually identify the various components that are required to build effective continuation programs. And so the authors present studies of alternative school programs in order to offer some data and information that can be used by educators in building better continuation programs."
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The Disability of Dysgraphia, 2008.
This paper studies the learning disorder of dysgraphia.
1,190 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 40.95
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In this article, the writer researches the problem of 'dysgraphia' including the history, symptoms, statistical information and treatments if any. Further, the various types of assistive technology tools that can be utilized to improve the functionality of an individual in an educational environment with this specific disability are explored. This work also addresses the legal responsibility of the educational system in provision of such devices.
Outline:
Objective
Introduction
Responsibilities of Schools
Assistive Methods
Assistive Technologies
Summary and Conclusion
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"One example of this type of device is the AlphaSmart 3000 keyboard which has a very simple operating system and all the student has to do is turn it on and begin writing. The AlphaSmart automatically saves whatever is typed, the student may work back and forth between documents editing, copying and pasting and the AlphaSmart interfaces with both Macintosh and PCs.
"Another tool that is useful for the student with Dysgraphia are 'Prewriting Organizers'. The writing process is inclusive of several stages including the planning stage which involves ... "
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The Problem of Student Debt, 2008.
A discussion of the current dilemma of student debt in the United States, focusing on debt consolidation as a solution.
4,259 words (approx. 17.0 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 113.95
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This paper discusses the problems associated with the high levels of student debts that exist in the United States. It looks at the history of student debts for education and discusses the flaws in the program that have resulted in the current dilemma. The paper then focuses on alternative solutions for dealing with the student debt problems, particularly debt consolidation.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Recent History of the Student Debt
The Parameters of the Current Dilemma
Alternative Approaches Responding to Student Debt
The Best Alternative Approaches to the Problem: Debt Consolidation
Conclusion
From the Paper
"There are a variety of issues that are of importance to practitioners within student services. However, the most pressing problem facing students today is the burden of educational loans they have to pay back with interests after their graduation. This paper highlighted recent history of this issue and also discussed its current parameters. In addition, this paper highlighted alternative approaches being used by students to successfully pay back their debts. This paper found that the most effective approach for students available today is loan consolidation as it offers unmatched benefits and advantages."
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Alternative Assessment and ESL Students, 2008.
A review of the efficacy of alternative assessment methods for bilingual science students.
2,828 words (approx. 11.3 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 84.95
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The paper examines alternative assessment methods such as portfolios, multiple intelligence projects and rubrics used in bilingual science education classes of middle school students. The paper demonstrates the challenges of assessment in the science curriculum and bilingual education. The paper concludes that given the challenges created in both these educational contexts, there is a direct impetus for educators to consider the use of alternative assessments for the English as a second language (ESL) science curriculum.
Outline:
Introduction
Literature Review
Summary/Conclusion
From the Paper
"Over the course of the last two decades, the number of students classified as ESL (English as a Second Language) learners has increased dramatically. Demographic changes in the general population have created a situation in which many children do not utilize English as their first language. Although efforts to improve services to ESL students have increased in recent years, educators and students continue to face notable challenges when it comes to both academic achievement and overall assessment."
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Students' Email Use, 2008.
A research study to determine if there is a correlation between students' email usage and their perception of self-efficiency.
10,047 words (approx. 40.2 pages), 28 sources, APA, $ 203.95
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The study explores the connection between students' use of email and their perception of self-efficiency in regards to completing and turning in assignments. The paper discusses the results that demonstrated that email is an important part of academic life and that students use technology such as email on a daily basis. The paper relates that students felt that email improved their efficiency and ability to handle their workload better. The paper therefore supports email as an effective means of communication in the academic setting.
Outline:
Abstract
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Literature Review
Chapter 3: Methodology
Chapter 4: Results
Chapter 5: Discussion and Conclusions
From the Paper
"The amount of student self-efficiency that a student feels has a direct effect on their motivation and drive to succeed. Technology has improved the speed with which students can communicate with one another and with their professors. Email has become a common mode for transmitting completed assignments. Technology has changed the world of academia for both students and professors alike. Students can complete assignments and turn them in almost instantly. Professors can provide feedback faster using this media as well."
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Sub-Cultures on Campus, 2008.
An observational analysis of cultural norms on campus and the effects on non-dominant classes.
771 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 27.95
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The paper uses sociological perspectives to identify whether sub-cultures on a university campus demonstrate norms that vary from the "dominant" culture on campus. The paper studies the students as a whole and the population of Asian students on campus, a sub-classification of students that includes all students of Asian decent.
Outline:
Purpose
Analysis
What Are the Distinctive Norms of this Group?
From the Paper
"To identify a sub-type or the normative type or class on campus, one must first apply the sociological concept of "culture" and "society" (Shostak, 1971; Andersen & Taylor, 2006). In this case "culture" refers to the behavioral patterns and experiences one endures on campus (Shostak, 1971). One may consider the students attending the campus the "society" the researcher attempts to explore, in this case the society explored includes the students as a whole and the population of Asian students on campus, a sub-classification of students that includes all students of Asian decent."
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