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CPA, GRE & DAT Exams, 2007.
A discussion of the well-known standardized tests used in the US, the CPA, GRE and DAT.
2,338 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 71.95
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This paper explores the use, significance and validity of the well-known standardized tests, the CPA, GRE and DAT. Each test is examined individually with a discussion of how its results affect the student. The paper summarizes the findings of the research, stating that all three of these exams are for professional students seeking to enhance their careers and, as a result, will have stricter educational and test-center location requirements.
Outline:
Introduction
The CPA Exam
Background of the CPA Exam
The GRE Exam
Background of the GRE
The DAT Exam
Background of the DAT
Conclusion
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"The Uniform CPA Examination is the examination that individuals must pass in order to get licensed as Certified Public Accountants in the United States, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Guam. In order to take the examination, individuals must meet the requirements for education, experience, and knowledge and most states require 150 credits at a university. One such educational requirement is that if the initial application for examination is made prior to February 15, 2000, the candidate must have obtained a baccalaureate or equivalent degree conferred by an accredited school with a concentration in accounting or its equivalent. Additionally, another requirement is that a qualified candidate shall submit an application on Board approved forms with the required documentation. An applicant for certification shall have fiscal integrity and no history of acts involving dishonesty or acts which would constitute a violation of the rule regarding good moral character."
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Effectiveness of High School Exit Exams, 2008.
A review of lawsuits casting doubt on the workability and effectiveness of high school exit exams.
2,014 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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The paper discusses lawsuits and the effectiveness of high school exit exams. The paper specifically addresses the problem of the California High School where the student drop out rate is high. The paper highlights lawsuits by students for varying reasons, that resulted in the implementation of the California High School Exit Exams (CAHSEE). The paper concludes with suggestions and ideas to effectively deal with the problem.
Outline:
Introduction
CAHSEE
Outcomes
Lawsuits
Discussion
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"The California High School Exit Exam is one of many state-specific educational schemes given impetus by the No Child Left behind Act (NCLB), which was enacted by the national legislature in 2001 to reduce the dropout rates and narrow the perceived achievement gap among high school students all over the US. A priority concern of NCLB is the increasing number of special education students who lag behind in academic achievement because of physical and cultural handicaps. Students with physical disabilities and those with ethnic roots, that altogether comprise 35 percent of the public high school population in California (Greene & Winters, 2004), have the highest dropout rate and the lowest ranking in academic achievement and expectations because of poverty and lack of language skills. The NCLB mandated the adoption of testing schemes to ensure that the public school system benefits all students and non-performing public schools improve their instruction. CAHSEE was California's response to the measure, which has similarity in content to other schemes established in about half of the American states. There are a dozen other smaller programs, including the school choice initiative and the voucher-and-charter school scheme in which students are allowed to leave public schools for better performing private ones, with appropriate assistance (Forster, 2006). In all, the common goal is to forge a 100 percent passing rate for all public high school students so no one is deprived of the opportunity to pursue a college degree. "
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High School Exit Exams, 2004.
An essay arguing in favor of California s High School Exit Exam.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper takes the position that California's High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) should be mandatory for all high school seniors in order to receive a diploma.
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"Declining performance at many of the nation's public schools resulted in federal legislation known as the No Child Left Behind Act. The legislation holds public schools and educators to higher standards of accountability for student performance. Results of performance at public schools are related to the amount of federal funding provided to schools and school districts based on measures of accountability. In the wake of such legislation many states have begun implementing high school exit exams. The California High School Exit Exam contains..."
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Breast Self-Exams, 1999.
Discusses the need for an increase in breast self-examination to be included in patient teaching among nurses.
2,200 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 68.95
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This paper is presented in the form of a literature review to describe the relationship between demographics of nursing students, personal background, and clinical significance for teaching needs of breast self-examination. The study focuses on the nurse and her ability to influence patients and their performance of an exam, which is considered so important.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction to Breast Self-Exam Awareness
Introduction of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Chapter 2 - Literature Related to Breast Self-Exam Awareness
The Research Question
Review of Literature
Chapter 3 - Methodology
Variables
Subjects and Setting
Study Design (Conceptual Framework)
Procedure for Collecting Data
Instrumentation and Scoring Procedure
Chapter 4 - Analyses of the Findings
Results for Research Question
Presentation of the Findings
Chapter 5 - Summary and Conclusions
Summary of the Study
Interpretation of the Findings
Conclusions and Generalizations
Comparison to Current Literature
Implications for Nursing
Limitations for the Study
Recommendations for Future Research
References
Appendixes
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"Even more research suggests that many things that nurses do or can do can positively influence their patient?s practice of SBE. Dana Rutledge published Factors Related to Women?s Practice of Breast Self-Examination in Nursing Research in 1987. Concluded in this article was that women who believed they were performing BSE correctly were more likely to perform them on a regular basis. This fact means that nurses play an important role in this factor. By correctly teaching their patients BSE, patients can be greatly influenced to not only practice the exams but increase their performance of the exam on a regular basis."
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Graduate Record Exam, 2003.
A study of the degree to which Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores can predict success in graduate school.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper examines how accurately GRE scores predict success in graduate school. The paper reviews several studies on this subject. The paper focuses on studies done in single institutions, and larger analyses incorporating the results of many studies. Based on these studies, the paper concludes that the GRE is a good predictor of success in graduate school.
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"All graduate programs endeavor to attract the best students and one of the major criteria used to decide whether or not to admit a student to a graduate program is the Graduate Record Examination GRE score. Many programs have cut-off scores..."
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An Exam Evaluation, 2008.
This paper critically evaluates the Dalian Maple Leaf EFL Exit Exam of July 2002.
4,475 words (approx. 17.9 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 117.95
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The paper relates that various styles of test methods and test items have been developed over the years in order to measure the levels of
knowledge that a learner has attained. The paper critically looks at an exam given at an International High School in China, the Dalian Maple Leaf International School Exit Exam. The paper assesses test items and questions with regard to their validity and reliability, offers suggestions on how the exam could be improved and presents a final assessment of the quality of this exam.
Outline:
Introduction
Dalian Maple Leaf International School
Dalian Maple Leaf International School Exit Exam - Part A
Dalian Maple Leaf International School Exit Exam - Part B
Exam Results
Test Method Facets with Relation to DMLIS Exit Exam
Purpose of the DMLIS Exit Exam
Conclusion
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"Dalian Maple Leaf International School (DMLIS) is a privately owned and funded International High School with approximately 800 students in the coastal city of Dalian, Liaoning Province, China. As of this writing, DMLIS has the only agreement with another country of any school in China to provide a joint high school education to its students. The agreement is with the Provincial Government of British Columbia, Canada and specifies that for the sophomore, junior and senior grades of high school, the British Columbian curriculum will be taught in English with Chinese classes in Mandarin, Geography, History and Political Science. Upon successful completion of their senior year, a student would receive a joint Chinese-Canadian high school diploma that would be recognized at many post-secondary institutions in Canada. As many students at DMLIS are interested in post-secondary education abroad, this diploma has great appeal."
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CPA as a Career, 2006.
This articles discusses reasons for becoming a Certified Public Accountant, "CPA".
965 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 34.95
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The writer discusses that, although there are many professions from which to choose, one may still choose to become a Certified Public Accountant due to interests and passions that are in this field. This includes a passion for numbers and an interest in financial matters.
Some may wish to become a CPA due to the knowledge that CPA's are important to society. Hence, they want to take the necessary exams to be able to qualify as a certified public accountant. There are those that wish to become a part of the important professionals who play essential roles in the maintenance of the society's financial matters, such as the preparation of tax returns for individuals and corporations or the preservation of the nation's finances and accountancy activities.
The writer looks at the accounting side of the profession and the importance of the CPA to society.
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"Accounting does not only involve numbers, formulas, and computations. Hence, it also involves one's ability to make good judgments and apply such judgments to the accounting professions. For instance, in an accounting task for a company, it is interesting to know several financial information of a company and then develop solutions or perform actions that can help the company solve financial problems or improve financial conditions.
Another factor that makes accounting interesting is the fact that unlike other professions, accountants are always updated on most economic issues. This is because their job not only depends on the tasks that they are supposed to perform, but also on the knowledge about the everyday economy. In relation, this is also because the responsibilities of a CPA is chiefly based on financial and economic aspects of every organization around him as well as the economic standing of the entire nation."
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SAT Exam, 2004.
A discussion of the pros and cons of using the SAT exam as a means of testing a student's abilities.
4,133 words (approx. 16.5 pages), 19 sources, MLA, $ 110.95
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This paper begins with a history of the SAT exam, originally named the Scholastic Aptitude Test, and now called Standardized Tests. The paper then looks at those educators who approve of the exam as a fair and decent means of testing one's aptitude against another student. The writer then offers some counter-arguments, including subjectivity, unfairness, and racial bias.
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"Due to the fact that college admission officers do not have the knowledge of who has been imbibed the coaching and who has not undertaken the course, they cannot make a fair comparison of two applicant?s marks. Test creators give a nod to the fact that high school grade point average (GPA) or class rank are the superior foreseers of the first year marks, in spite of the vast difference among high schools and courses. Again it has been criticized that as women attain higher marks than men in college, the SAT does not give credit to the grades achieved by women (Rosser, 1989). Critics argue that because the experiences of women students are often hugely different from their male associates, it can be anticipated that foreseers of their academic brilliance will differ from that of the men."
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Accounting Career Profiles: CPA and CMA, 2002.
Description and discussion of the CPA and CMA career designations for accountants.
975 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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Accountants and auditors prepare, analyze and verify financial reports crucial to all business and government organizations. Two of the major accounting specialties are public accounting and managerial accounting.
This paper discusses the differences between chartered public accountants (CPA) and chartered managerial accountants (CMA) including the clients they serve and the examinations they have to pass before becoming qualified. The paper also examines the differences in wage earnings and career opportunities.
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"The professional designation of Certified Management Accountant (CMA) is achieved through the CMA Professional Program, a demanding training process in emerging business practices, which fosters management and leadership abilities, interpersonal and communication skills. CMAs are employed at all corporate levels, mostly in middle, senior and executive management positions which include but are not limited to: Chief Financial Officers (CFO), Controllers, treasurer, director of internal audit, chief accountant or cost accountant, director of taxation, managers or supervisors. Other CMAs are employed as accountants, auditors, analysts and consultants, with careers for management accounting professionals in all sectors of business and industry. (Rosenberg, pp.55-69.)"
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Starting Up a Small Business (CPA or Accountancy), 2002.
An in-depth guide of how to start up a small business (CPA or Accountancy) from beginning to end.
2,515 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 76.95
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This paper analyzes and examines issues related to starting up a small business (CPA or accounting firm). It examines step-by-step the stages required to set up an office from reason and motivation, to building a business plan, to necessary office equipment. It also discusses alternatives to setting up a small business such as working freelance.
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"Individuals who decide that working for a large accounting firm is not the right fit for them may decide to work as a freelance consultant or to partner up with fellow accountants or CPAs, and perhaps even lawyers. As with starting up a small business or striking out on your own, there are challenges in partnering with other individuals. For instance, some partners may have different visions about how to bring in and retain business or what areas to focus on. In addition, individuals may have different viewpoints about how compensation should be determined. For a partnership arrangement to work, the partners must agree to discuss the issues in a well-thought out, rational manner which allows for disagreement but also which emphasizes just resolution."
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Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Gender Bias, 2002.
An examination of possible problems of gender bias in the administrating of the GRE - a mandatory requirement for all students that wish to enter graduate school programs.
3,130 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 91.95
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This paper provides an analysis of the gender bias problems that occur in GRE testing. Furthermore, a number of issues related to this problem are addressed. Finally, a conclusion will be drawn and alternative solutions and recommendations for graduate school admission criteria is proposed that promote equity and fairness for all entering students.
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"Students that apply to graduate school are affected by the often rigorous application process, including the submission of test scores from the GRE. For many students, advanced standardized tests such as the GRE are not an accurate measure of true academic performance and may negatively influence admission decisions: ?The research demonstrates that standardized testing has a negative impact on students, perpetuating and intensifying educational inequity through test bias and the misuse of test scores? (Froese-Germain 111). Those who score poorly on the GRE are often eliminated from admission contention even though the test is perceived as one small component of the selection process. It has been demonstrated that although the questions found on the exam are theoretically designed to be equivalent for either gender, they are often proven to be otherwise. These questions emphasize the significant differences between how males and females perform on standardized tests. In addition, ?Men and women differ in their chosen interests and activities, and these differences are likely to have an influence on school activities, grades, and test scores? (Azen, Bronner, and Gafni 77). The identification of true test bias is determined in the following statement: ?If a group of examinees always performs more poorly on a test and this group does not subsequently exhibit inferior achievement, then the test misrepresents this group and is said to be biased? (Azen et al. 78). In general, admission tests are required in order to accurately select and predict the appropriate candidates, and this process can have a negative effect on the potential success of student populations."
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Japanese History Exam Preparation, 2005.
A discussion of three questions and appropriate responses in preparation for a Japanese History Exam.
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This paper discusses the responses to three thematic posed questions on the origins of Japanese bureaucracy, the arrival of the warrior as symbol of legitimate political authority, and the significance of the Onin War. Together, these responses show important gaps between an imperial center and life in the provinces, Buddhist elite culture and Shinto popular culture; a formal shogunate versus local warlords/armies, and what must have seem a forever week imperial civil/divine power, and an effective martial power, in the same society.
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"Question I. The production of an imperial Japanese bureaucracy owed to changes from kofun Japan's clans in the provinces, and the Nara period's establishment of an imperial capital removed from rural areas. The rise of bureaucracy is often associated with the Nara period but one sees that its development was a longer process that continued past the Nara period. In 710 AD, Nara was the capital but the imperial residence moved to Kyoto in 794, where it remained until 1868. In the 10th century, the emperors disappeared from the public, leaving administration to others. "
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The CPA Profession, 2004.
This paper discusses recent changes in the CPA profession.
1,100 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper explains that the 1990s saw a significant fall in the attractiveness of the accounting profession among students as noted by a 25% drop in accounting degrees in just 4 years from 1996 to 2001 in the United States. The author points out one of the reasons for this decline is that the educational model for accounting professionals had not been able to cope effectively with the rapidly changing business environment. The paper relates that stricter auditing and accounting rules in the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the high expectations of the corporate stakeholders about fraud detection have forced the CPAs to make the required adjustments in the educational model, examination, and training of accountants.
Table of Contents
Downturn in the Accounting Profession
Effect of the Business Scandals
Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Its Effect on CPAs
Restoring Their Image
Focus on Ethical Issue
Revival of the Auditing Function
Conclusion
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"In the 1990s, the accounting profession had de-emphasized the audit function in favor of accounting services to a large extent. This trend has reversed in the changed regulatory environment as more people than ever before now expect CPAs to detect and report fraud while reviewing financial statements. Although performing the role of the industry?s watchdogs is a challenging task, the CPAs and their professional associations seem to be aware of the requirements and are taking the necessary steps for upgrading of the accountants? auditing skills."
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Breast Cancer Prevention and Education, 2006.
This paper examines the progress and advancements in detecting and curing breast cancer, while stressing the importance of early detection as well as monthly self-breast exams.
1,082 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 37.95
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The writer of this paper contends that education and monthly self-breast exams are paramount in the early detection and successful treatment of breast cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 175,000 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed each year and approximately 43,300 people die as a result of the disease. This paper details the eight components of self-breast examinations as well as the effectiveness and reliability of mammograms. This paper also contains statistical information regarding diagnosis and survival rates.
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"One reason that education is so important is because there are several indications that something is going on with a woman's body that are simply not cancer. Therefore, a woman should be able to discern between those times when medical advice is truly needed and when problems are likely less serious. For examples, skin problems are generally not symptomatic of breast cancer. Indeed, any condition that might crop up on other areas can occur on breast skin as well. Some commonly seen issues include eczema, moles (which should be examined to make certain they're not skin cancer), and cysts resulting from clogged hair follicles. Additionally, nipple discharge can typically be caused by a benign papilloma or dilated milk ducts."
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Standardized Testing, 2002.
An examination of ?The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System? exams.
1,420 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper examines the issue of standardized testing, focusing specifically on ?The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System? exams, in the United States, which are given from the elementary levels through to high school levels and are supposed to test a student comprehensively, across all learning areas from math to science to reading to writing. The writer looks at the problems and fairness of standardized tests such as this one and questions whether intelligence should really be tested in a democracy.
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?It is one of the great contradictions in American society: We preach equality and then try to find as many ways as possible of demonstrating inequality. Essential to the heart of any democracy is a belief in the essential equality of all citizens ? before the law and in the ballot booth at least. And it is also a fundamental tenet of Christianity (in this mainly Christian country) that we are all equal in the eyes of God.And yet, we all also know that this is not true, that we are not all equal. Some of us are smarter than our neighbors, and some more virtuous and some more mentally stable. And many of those people who consider themselves to be among the smarter, better, saner portion yearn to be able to prove this fact, possibly to themselves and no doubt in many cases to the world at large.?
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