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Customer Expectations in the Hospitality Industry, 2009.
This paper presents a research design into customer expectations in the hospitality industry today.
2,625 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 79.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the hospitality industry is one of the largest in the world and continues to grow in size and therefore relative importance to many nations' economies today. The writer discusses that, in an increasingly globalized marketplace, identifying changing customer expectations concerning what services and levels of quality are required to remain competitive and gain additional market share has assumed new relevance and importance. To this end, this paper provides an overview of various methods and approaches currently used into customer expectation research in general and in the hospitality industry in particular. A summary of the research and salient findings are presented in the conclusion.
Outline:
Review and Discussion
Background and Overview
Research Design for Customer Expectations
Table 1 Customer Information Sources Based on Consumption Stages
Conclusion
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"The research showed that the hospitality industry has largely recovered from the horsewhipping it took following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and is one of the largest industries in the world today. Therefore, the stakes are high for companies competing in this industry, but the research also showed that there are some useful approaches to collecting and analyzing customer expectation information is meaningful ways that can help managers identify problems areas and existing strengths, as well as opportunities for improvement. These methods ran the gamut from the very simple such as guest comment cards to highly sophisticated customer relationship management applications. A common theme that emerged from the research concerning the use of these research methods, though, was the fundamental need to interpolate this information by using as many sources as possible to draw broad-based conclusions and formulate appropriate responses."
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Homicidal Crimes, 2009.
Looks at gender differences in homicidal crimes.
3,270 words (approx. 13.1 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 93.95
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This paper explains that, whereas occurrences of male homicides are spread across the myriad circumstances, incidences of female homicide are clustered very narrowly around domestic crimes of intimacy involving significant others. To further investigate this phenomena, the author reviews Merton's general strain theory of deviant behavior, Agnew's strain theory of criminology and the structured action theory of criminology. The paper presents two preferred methods of research for this field and reviews some of the research literature.
Table of Contents:
Demographic and Historical Distribution
Criminology Theories and Gender Differences in Homicidal Crimes
Merton's General Strain Theory of Deviant Behavior
Agnew's Strain Theory of Criminology
Structured Action Theory of Criminology
Research Methods for Analyzing Gender Differences in Homicidal Crimes
Preferred Research Method for Studying Homicide and Gender
Least Beneficial Method for Studying Homicide and Gender
Prior Research - Homicidal Crimes and Gender Differences
From the Paper
"Male homicides frequently involve family and significant others as well; in fact, males still commit homicides much more frequently against their spouses and significant others (in addition to infanticide and eldercide) than females. However, whereas male homicides are spread across the myriad circumstances in which such crime may occur, female homicide is clustered very narrowly around domestic crimes of intimacy involving significant others."
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Sagarra and Alba's 'The Key is in the Keyword', 2009.
Analyzes an article by Nuria Sagarra and Matthew Alba, 'The Key Is in the Keyword: L2 Vocabulary Learning Methods with Beginning Learners of Spanish'.
2,640 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 79.95
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This paper conducts a critical review of the work of Nuria Sagarra and Matthew Alba entitled "The Key Is in the Keyword: L2 Vocabulary Learning Methods with Beginning Learners of Spanish" published in the Modern Language Journal in July, 2006. The paper first explains that, in their article, Sagarra and Alba report a study, which investigated three methods of learning vocabulary and their effectiveness among 778 beginning second language (L2) students. After reviewing the article, the paper concludes that the significant finding is that the primary difference between the methods of learning was the result of the type of treatment instead of internal differences in the words used. Based on the article, the paper then applies the findings to the classroom by stating that the most beneficial way for teachers to help their students develop a stable, comprehensive vocabulary is to incorporate keywords into reading, listening and speaking tasks.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Article Review
Cognitive Models and Lexical Processing
Depth Processing
Lexical Processing Enables Deeper Processing at Early Stages
Limitations in Previous Study Findings and Adjustments to Overcome Limitations
Rote Memorization, Semantic Mapping, and Keyword Mnemonics Explained
Associative Models
Comparison of the Three Methods for Vocabulary Learning
Differentiation of Mnemonic and Non-mnemonic Elaboration Techniques
Analysis of Article
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"Sagarra and Alba present as well as compare the three methods for learning vocabulary that have been stated including rote memorization, the keyword method and a non-mnemonic technique of semantic mapping. It is related that previous studies have attempted variations of the keyword method for the purpose of identifying the most effective application of this method. One group of studies made an examination of the impact of facilitation on keywords that were experimenter-provided versus those that were learner-generated"
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Deductivism, 2009.
An examination of the use of deductivism in scientific explanations with a comparison to inductivism.
3,104 words (approx. 12.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 90.95
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This paper examines deductivism and its use in scientific explanations. The paper first discusses the components of deductivism - the premises on which the deduction works and the way that the premises lead to the conclusions. It also discusses whether this way of leading to conclusions is logical or not. The paper then compares this approach to scientific methodology with that of inductivism.
From the Paper
"One of the problem that can be found in deductivism as a successful scientific method is the nature of the premises on which the entire deductive process is based and the obvious question of how we can actually determine the premises with which we start the deductive process, given the fact that the premises themselves cannot be actually deducted from anything else, but represent the initial phase of the deductive process."
"In my opinion, this is not an argument that can make us deviate from the support of deductivism as a scientific method. The facts that a deductive mechanism starts with are evidentiary facts, facts on which one can agree on in an uncontroversial manner and facts that can constitute reasonable and valid premises of our deductive mechanism."
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A Human Resources Information System (HRIS), 2009.
Presents a complete quantitative study assessing the influence of strategic management systems on the healthcare provider's organizational performance.
4,590 words (approx. 18.4 pages), 28 sources, APA, $ 119.95
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This paper is a research proposal to provide insights into how healthcare providers can achieve higher levels of effectiveness in diagnosing, treating and ensuring the long-term health and satisfaction of patients by researching the correlation between investments in strategic management systems and healthcare organization effectiveness and performance. In addition, this research evaluates how the extent of system integration increases healthcare providers' performance over the long term. An essential aspect of any research into strategic management systems implementation is the level of adoption the system achieves. Specifically addressing how Web-based interfaces including portals increasing system adoption and lead to lasting change in healthcare organizations is also addressed. Several tables, figures, and graphs are included with the paper.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Problem Statement
Theory
Literature Review
Research Design
Methodology
Analysis of Results
Summary Tables and Histograms
Findings and Discussion
Software
Hardware
Services
Conclusions
Appendix: Correlations
From the Paper
"The third hypothesis, that of healthcare systems delivering a positive ROI would require the financial statements of the hospitals and healthcare centers whose data is used in the study. There is however overwhelming evidence that healthcare systems integrated using SOA architectures deliver positive ROI as have been cited in this study. The development of educational programs is also clearly an issue for many hospitals and healthcare centers relative to AIDS/HIV as the basis of mortality."
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Quantitative Research Methods, 2009.
This paper establishes a correlation between populations' household income and their education, age and race.
1,311 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper establishes a correlation between the populations' living standards materialized in household income, and education, age of the individuals in the household, as well as their races.
The paper explains that the dependent variable, household income or wealth, is determined by independent variables of education of the household members, age of the household members and race. The paper shows how the three independent variables affect wealth and the most important independent variable in this relationship is the level of education possessed by each member.
Outline:
Purpose Statement
Definition of Variables
Data Description
From the Paper
"The household income is a generic measurement tool of the wealth of a family and it is composed from the incomes coming from various sources, such as wages, salaries, premiums, bonuses, self-employment benefits, dividends, interests or pensions, registered by all relatives living under the same roof and which are 15 or older (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000). The average household income for 2005 was of $46,326 and when correlated with inflation, it revealed a 1.1 percent increase as compared to the previous year. 2005 represented the first year with real annual increase since 1999. Compared to 1967, the first year since household incomes are available, the increase is of 30.9 percent (Official Website of the White House, 2008)."
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Culture and Leadership Style, 2009.
Presents a complete study, which investigates the relationship between organizational culture, societal culture and leadership style.
12,680 words (approx. 50.7 pages), 45 sources, APA, $ 242.95
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This paper presents a study to identify pertinent traits that characterize effective leaders in various societal settings. The paper relates that the mixed methodology used in this study is (1) a qualitative analysis of the relevant peer-reviewed and scholarly literature concerning the specific relationship between leadership styles, organizational culture and the larger society and (2) a review and synthesis of various case studies concerning the impact of leadership on cross-cultural organizational performance. The paper includes a summary of the major aims and objectives of the study and an analysis of implications for leaders and recommendations for organizations such as "treat all people fairly".
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Aims and Objectives
Significance of the Study
Rationale of the Study
Literature Review
Background and Overview
Definitions of Culture
Table: Bureaucratic, Innovative and Supportive Organizational Cultures
Table: Family-Owned and Operated Organizational Cultures
Table: Masculine and Collectivist Organizational Cultures
Cultural Aspects of Organizational Leadership
Relationship between Organizational Leadership and Society
Table: Types of Organizational Citizenship Behaviors
Table: Potential Reasons Why Organizational Citizenship Behaviors (OCBs) Influence Work Group And/Or Organizational Performance
Discussion
Chapter Summary
Methodology
Description of the Study Approach
Data-Collection
Sample
Setting
Ethical Considerations
Evaluative Action Plan
Instruments/Measurements
Chapter Summary
Results and Presentation of Findings
Discussion, Implications and Recommendations
Results and Presentation of Findings
Introduction
Sample
Studies
Table: Recapitulation and Summary of Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles Consulted
Setting
Ethical Considerations
Evaluative Action Plan
Table: Noblit and Hare's Meta-Ethnographic Comparative Method
Instruments/Measurements
Chapter Summary
Discussion, Implications and Recommendations
Introduction
Summary of Major Aims and Objectives
Implications
Recommendations
Limitations
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"These responsibilities frequently involve decision processes that are unstructured, complex, and ambiguous; the studies to date indicate that the outcomes of such decision processes can be affected greatly by the characteristics of the team and its members.
"Taken together, the foregoing suggests that an organization's culture is highly influenced by its top leadership, but workers play a reciprocal role by helping them achieve the organization's goals and keeping it competitive."
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Online Multi-Tasking, 2009.
Presents a research proposal and literature review to analyze online multi-tasking.
10,935 words (approx. 43.7 pages), 24 sources, APA, $ 216.95
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This paper addresses the problems regarding preference for media multi-tasking and the perceived effectiveness of such performance. The paper utilizes the cognitive psychology theory and the limited capacity theory to explore the information processing mechanism of multi-tasking behaviors and relates that various studies in different age groups have shown that multi-tasking has become a routine behavior for media users across the country. The paper includes a complete research design.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Eons of Multi-Tasking
Generation Y and Multitasking
Theoretical Issues and Literature Review
Statement of Problem
Objectives
Experiment Design
Multi-Tasking Experiment
Post-Experiment Performance Evaluations
Participants
Measures
Pre-experiment Questionnaire
Experiment Activity Data
Post-experiment questionnaire
Data Analysis
Limitations of the Study
Multi-tasking, Per Se
Popularity of Multi-Tasking in Younger Generation
Effectiveness of Multi-Tasking
Multi-tasking Performance
Theoretical Framework and Literature Review
Introduction
The Middletown Media Studies
Kaiser Family Foundation Studies on American Youth Media Exposure
Generation M: Media in the Lives of 8-18 Year-Olds
Media Multi-Tasking among American Youth: Prevalence, Predictors and Pairings
The Internet Goes to College Report
How Americans Use Instant Messaging
Theoretical Framework for Media Multi-tasking
The Limited Capacity Models and Theory
Potential Predictors of Multi-Tasking Performance
Coorientation Theory in Communication
Figure: Self and Partner Perception Based on Coorientation Model
Divergent Perceptions Regarding Self vs. Others
Conclusion
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"The limited capacity theory of information processing provides another perspective to studying media multitasking, Lang (1995) notes. Variables within the theory consist of the medium, the content of the message, and the goal of the message. Different media, contents, and goals reportedly lead to viewers' various patterns of motivational and cognitive responses. The individual differences of the media user or viewer interacts with the messages' structure and content determine much about how he/she processes a message during multitasking."
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Article: Working Memory Components, 2009.
Reviews the research reported by Ronald T.Kellogg in the article 'Working Memory Components in Written Sentence Generation', which appeared in the "American Journal of Psychology".
1,175 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper reviews the research methodology of a study described in an article from the "American Journal of Psychology" by Ronald T.Kellogg, 'Working Memory Components in Written Sentence Generation. The paper explains that Kellogg designed his study to evaluate if planning conceptual representations and linguistically encoding them into words and sentences depends on working memory. The paper explains the two phases of the project, which concluded that a heavy load on working memory impacted students' sentence generation skills. The paper then describes a second study that will be modeled after Kellogg's study and will look at how a heavy load" on working memory impacted students' mathematical skills.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Purpose
Methods
Findings
Significance
Experiment II Purpose
Experiment II Method
Experiment II: Significance
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"After the 10 trials, students will be given a visual memory trial on their screen just prior to the mathematical task. As Kellogg previously discerned that a six-digit memory task was considered a "heavy load," students will be asked to remember a series of six digits. They will have 7 seconds to memorize the digits, before the mathematical trials will begin. Students will complete the mathematical trials, after which they will see a series of six dots. Students will type the digits from the memory trial, replacing each of the dots."
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Substance-Abusing Parents, 2009.
A research proposal to study the interrelationship of substance-abusing parents and their abuse of their children.
3,240 words (approx. 13.0 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 93.95
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This paper presents a research proposal that hypothesizes that the majority of substance and child abusers are individuals whose parents were substance and child abusers and that there exists among these individuals an overall feeling of helplessness and powerlessness over their own life. The author describes a qualitative case study methodology using questionnaires of individuals who are substance and child abusers in the attempt to analyze the conceptual view of these individuals. Based on the literature review, the paper describes the type of information to be gathered.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Problem Statement
Significance of Research
Hypothesis
Sampling
Conceptualization
Literature Review
Data Collection and Analysis
Summary of Literature Reviewed
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The literature reviewed in this study has shown that the problem of substance abuse and child abuse are closely related in families and particularly in single-mother head-of-household families which are characterized generally by poverty, unemployment, lack of uniformity in discipline strategies and that these individuals who are substance abusers raising children are generally depressed, anxious, frustrated and much more likely to become angry with their children than are other individuals in different life circumstances and who do not abuse substances."
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Qualitative Market Research, 2009.
A persuasive essay on why market research needs to be primarily qualitative.
791 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 28.95
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The paper argues that qualitative market research is superior to the quantitatively-based method. The paper explores the concept of collaboration with prospects and discusses the need for developing a foundation of trust with them. The paper contends that getting to know the prospect, at an instinctive and intuitive level, is much more important than merely gaining statistically significant data.
From the Paper
"The tendency on the part of many organizations and the senior executives, directors and marketers who initiate, develop and execute marketing research projects is to use only quantitative measures of their customers' opinions, attitudes and expectations. This in fact robs them of the insights and intelligence needed to significantly differentiate themselves from their competition (Johansson, Ikujiro, 1987) in addition to gaining an appreciation of how to gain potential customers' and channel partners' trust (Kenning, 2008). The intent of this paper is to argue that qualitative market research is in fact superior to its quantitatively-based counterpart."
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Viagra in Muscle Building, 2009.
A review of the effects of Viagra on the performance and physiology of muscles in a weight-lifting program.
2,749 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 17 sources, APA, $ 82.95
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The paper explains that Viagra is not the first hypertension medication developed that failed at its original purpose, only to succeed at another. Minoxidil, which also lowers blood pressure, causes excessive hair growth, a side effect that made it unacceptable as an antihypertensive medication and approval was obtained for it to be used instead as a treatment for baldness. The paper discusses the details of a proposed study to identify the effects, if they exist, of Viagra on the performance and physiology of muscles of men actively participating in a weight-lifting or resistance training regimen.
Outline:
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of Study
Importance of Study
Scope of Study
Rationale of Study
Overview of Study
Review of Related Literature
Methodology
Description of the Study Approach
Data-gathering Method and Database of Study
From the Paper
"According to Spark, "Hypertensive men taking sildenafil started to experience a surprising number of frequent firm erections". Not surprisingly, this unintended but serendipitous and potentially useful side effect was determined to be a superior application for sildenafil than its original angina target. As to physiological effects, researchers determined that, "Viagra changes penile functioning and in the end sexual functioning. The machine is improved from the inside. On the inside something happens to the machine to make it perform better than it had before."
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Osteoarthritis in Primary Care, 2009.
A research proposal to study the education and management of osteoarthritis in primary care.
1,180 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper proposes a study to review the efficacy of a disease management program for osteoarthritis (OA) in a primary care setting, based on preservation of joint function as well as adequate pain management. For the purposes of this study, the following question is asked: "How does a primary care based medical and educational management program effect the disease progression in patients with mild to moderate osteoarthritis as evidenced by a reduction in pain and progression of disease?" The author hypothesizes that it is insufficient to provide self-administered education programs for OA patients and that an interactive program containing education, pain management, hands on evaluation and frequent follow up will demonstrate patient reports of reduction in daily pain as well as objective demonstration of preservation of function, as evidenced by serial physical examination.
Outline:
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Literature Review
Research Design
From the Paper
"Conversely, a study published in the Journal of Rheumatology reports there was no significant improvement in patient function or pain related to implementation of the Arthritis Self Management Program (ASMP). Subjects were recruited for intervention and evaluated at baseline as well as four months after completion of the course or reading of the ASMP manual (This group functioned as the control for the study). No significant clinical benefits were noted at four months in patients who had been recruited from primary care practices, although the authors were able to note an improvement in other patient groups, such as those who had been referred for specialty care. "
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Computer Science Course One (CS1), 2009.
Proposes a study to determine if adding virtual office hours to a distance learning computer science first course (CS1) has an effect percentage of students that receive a D, F or withdraw from class (DFW) rates.
2,870 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 19 sources, APA, $ 85.95
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This paper examins the problem of high D, F or withdraw from class (DFW) rates in beginning computer science courses (CS1). The author points out that the problem is believed to be caused by the cognitive complexity that many students face while learning the difficult skill of computer programming. Adding virtual office hours might help resolve this problem. The paper presents the research goals, methodology and research questions.
Table of Contents:
Background / Problem Statement
Method
Findings
Goals
Research Questions
From the Paper
"From there, not only most schools are very accommodating to students who taking online classes, but they also provide a learning experience for the non native speaking students that are trying to further their education in America by adding Virtual Office Hours. Fortunately, there are no disadvantages from adding Virtual Office Hours except for the cost for the student, which financial aid can be assistance for. Furthermore, there is truly only flexible for students who take online classes since they can work at their own pace."
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Survey Research Methodology, 2009.
An analysis of the pros and cons of survey research methodology.
1,250 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 42.95
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This paper examines how social research most often begins with a need to answer or understand a question or phenomena regarding human interactions and tendencies and how for the most part this research is conducted in various forms of surveys applied to a section or group to be studied. It looks at how the methodology by which these surveys are conducted can also vary greatly across several variables, the particular information needed and how, while for the most part these surveys are conducted under the strict conditions of scientific inquiry and generally yield useful information, there are some areas that need to be specifically monitored in order not to skew the results of the research. This paper analyzes the pros and cons of this methodology.
From the Paper
"Surveys help the social researcher to organize data into meaningful components that can assist in understanding the human condition on many levels. By necessity surveys are tools of generalizations and the researcher will form certain ideas or see certain patterns in the result of these assumptions created by the data. In a sense it is a shorthand method of gaining information from a subset of the entire group studied. You could not realistically survey the entire population of the United States, but you could take a sampling of data across the region. There are however several shortfalls in this particular methodology. "
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