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Excess Baggage, 2004.
This paper is a creative fictional story, written in the first person, about a new job and a suspenseful trip to Seoul, South Korea.
2,625 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 0 sources, $ 79.95
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This paper describes a fictitious adventure, which starts with a classified ad saying that the job would have travel opportunities, but never in the author's wildest dreams did he imagine that he would get to fly to Seoul, South Korea. The author's character carries a suitcase, which appears to have a few movies tapes, bootlegged fresh off the streets of New York,but the tapes and cassettes were suspicious looking, with cheap masking tape displaying the title in thick black sharpie. The police put a tape into a TV/VCR combo, and instead of "The Little Mermaid," there was a man standing in front of a group of 15 people with a North Korean flag behind drawing a map of the DMZ and of tunnels running throughout it. The story concludes that the day after the invasion was supposed to happen, the character was able to reach the American Embassy and get a plane home.
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"The reason I was so worried about the way my bag was handled was because it held very important...well, items, that I was to transport for my new job. The thing was that I wasn't allowed to know what items I was taking back and forth, so I couldn't risk even the smallest possibility of harming them. Sure, the job sounded a little shady at first, but once I learned I would be making $10,000 a week, plus free flight and hotel accommodations, I couldn't pass it up. Not to mention the hefty sum of student loans I still needed to pay off."
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Cultural Baggage, 2002.
This paper looks at how cultural baggage can influence anthroplogical findings.
1,320 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses the problems of ethnocentricity and cultural baggage in anthropology using the huge difference in Mead and Freeman's research on adolescence in Samoa as an example.
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"One of the cornerstones of anthropological thinking is the idea that in studying a society it is important not to judge it by our own standards but to try to understand it from its members? cultural viewpoint. By avoiding ethnocentricity we see the irrelevance of comparing or, even worse, ranking societies by how ?westernised? they are (for example GNP, cars per capita, literacy rates etc). However, even if we can get past the ?we are right, they are wrong? view of other societies, it is impossible to completely put aside our own cultural upbringing and preconceptions. Geertz (1988) states that, however much one tries, it is impossible for an anthropologist?s writing to escape the influence of his/her social and educational background. This ?cultural baggage? may not be obvious to an audience with a similar background but as the author?s own society changes it becomes more obvious. Evans-Pritchard, in his work with the Azande, was one of the first anthropologists to make a deliberate effort to understand the validity of his subjects? beliefs and practices from their cultural viewpoint but to a modern reader his colonial era attitudes and prejudices are clear. Even something as fundamental as language forms part of our cultural baggage."
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"Above the Law: Police and the Excessive Use of Force", 2002.
A review of Jerome Skolnick's and James Fyfe's "Above the Law: Police and the Excessive Use of Force" on police excessive force and police brutality.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 62.95
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This essay reviews James Skolnick's and James Fyfe's "Above the Law: Police and the Excessive Use of Force". It discusses the authors' examination of police excessive force and police brutality. In their view, the answer to this problem lies in better accountability. The paper adds a sociological perspective, arguing that police excessive force is related to the phenomenon of social control. The existence of prisons, for instance, necessitate police excessive force, since social elites have a need to criminalize a certain portion of the population.
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Excessive Force, 2004.
This paper is a research proposal to examine the outcome of excessive psychological and physical force on victims and the public.
975 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 23 sources, APA, $ 34.95
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This paper explains that a preliminary literature review suggests excessive use of force by police agencies is very much an issue in modern society. The author outlines the proposed research questions: (1) To what extent is excessive force problematic within policing agencies? (2) What impact does excessive violence have on victims/families (short and long term) and on the public?s opinion of police agencies and attitudes/responses to police efforts? (3) What can police agencies do to minimize use of excessive force within their organizations? The paper proposes an exploratory study that uses surveys to examine public opinion of the police force and a literature review from which the researcher will draw comparative conclusions with the information reaped from the survey results.
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Introduction
Purpose of the Study
Study Objectives/Methodology
Preliminary Literature Review
Conclusion
Proposed References
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"A Gallup poll conducted in March of 1991 suggested that 20 percent of citizens knew someone who had been ?mistreated? or abused by police? and estimates of excessive force from observational studies ?range from 1.05 to 5.1% of citizen contacts?. Other studies suggest that excessive force may be used more frequently. The aim of this study will be in part to examine to what extent use of excessive force is problematic. Some studies suggest that police are out of control and use excessive force in unnecessary situations. There is a large body of research to support this opinion. The survey conducted will in part measure public opinion regarding this issue."
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Excessive Use of Police Force, 2006.
This paper analyzes the issue of police brutality while also discussing the role of the media in depicting cases of unwarranted excessive force on the part of law enforcement officers.
1,131 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper examines the use of excessive police force primarily among minorities. This paper discusses the various reasons excessive force not only occurs but continues to grow at an alarming rate. This paper contains data and statistics relevant to this particular topic. This paper discusses the issue of police brutality from the point of view of law enforcement officers who insist that excessive force is used in less than 1% of contacts with civilians and suspects. This paper also delves into this issue from the point of view of African-Americans who contend that police brutality is significantly higher than the claims made by law enforcement officers. The writer analyzes the systematic biases that are present when debating this controversial topic. This paper discusses the fact that officers are rarely convicted for improper use of violence which indirectly contributes to this growing problem. This paper examines the role of the media in depicting police brutality while also detailing the case of Tyisha Miller, a young black woman killed by police in California.
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A National Pattern
Systemic Bias
Media Ownership
Works Cited
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"Many members of various minority groups feel that they are unfairly targeted, especially with regard to the use of excessive force and the differences that white and black residents ascribe to these incidents. In many cases, such as the cases of Wilson and Oregon, the incidents are sparked by non-violent offenses. In addition to fatal shootings, many police officers are also resorting to the use of TASER or stun guns, in situations which were previously resolved without the use of force. Statistics from the Orange County Sheriff's Office in Florida, for example, show a stunning increase in the use of TASERS. In 2000, there were only three reported uses of TASER guns. a mere two years later, that figure jumped to 295."
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Excessive Use of Force, 2006.
An examination of potential alternatives to the use of excessive force by law enforcement officers.
1,063 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper examines three alternatives and their potential to thwart the unjustified use of excessive force by police officers. The alternatives are additional specialized training for police officers, use of a "force" form and the use of a police psychologist. It looks at how these alternatives are in actuality feasible and recognized ways to help control and prevent the use of excessive force by police officers.
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Decision Making Criteria
Feasibility
Alternative 1 - Specialized Training
Alternative 2- Use of Force Form
Alternative 3 - Police Psychologist
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"Over the past few years, however, greater attention has been given to the issue. Recent research has identified multiple determinants of the use of excessive force, raising questions about whether police departments should rely exclusively on pre-employment screening to identify violence-prone candidates and predict future officer performance. In fact, two reports that followed the Rodney King beating-the 1991 report of the Independent Commission To Study the Los Angeles Police Department and the 1992 Los Angeles County Sheriff's Report by James G. Kolt and staff-questioned the effectiveness of existing psychological screening to predict propensity for violence (Scrivner, 1994)."
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Excessive Pay For Top Executives, 2002.
A discussion of the issue of top executives receiving excessive pay.
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This paper is on the topic of compensation of top executives. Is the pay for these executives excessive? What laws or legislation have been written concerning this topic?
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Excessive Internet Usage, 2008.
This paper explores whether excessive use of the Internet should be considered an addiction.
1,055 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 37.95
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The paper clarifies that the real question regarding excessive Internet use is whether or not Internet addiction is an actual condition, or if it should just be considered "Internet dependence". The paper relates that Internet addiction and other addictions have some traits in common. The paper reveals that the American Psychiatric Association (APA) does not include Internet addiction in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. The paper emphasizes, however, that more and more people are becoming dependent on technology and the Internet everyday.
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"Should excessive use of the Internet be considered an addiction? That is what several researchers have been trying to figure out, since the internet has become such a big part of our lives. Technology is more available than just the internet. Almost everything we do today uses some kind of computer. People rely more and more on technology every day, to run their lives. Many of our human behaviors are changing, just due to our use of the internet. A few of these behaviors are gambling, gaming, sex, and communication. Potential internet addicts also portray several other disorders/addictions that can lead to internet addiction."
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"Love in Excess", 2004.
An analysis of the gender-neutral language of love in Eliza Haywood?s "Love in Excess".
5,209 words (approx. 20.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 129.95
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This paper examines how Eliza Haywood?s novel, "Love in Excess", suggests that passionate emotion is a universal sentiment. It looks at how the characters? thoughts posit that there is a universal language of love that dissolves the prominence of gender and how, at the same time, the novel works to enforce codes of amorous action that are inherently linked to gender, perhaps to suggest that these codes serve some purpose. It explores how the novel does not censure internal expressions of true passion, although it does at times suggest that sexual codes of conduct are necessary. Characters who overstep the boundaries of conduct too flagrantly generally censure themselves through self-destruction. The characters that self-destruct do so specifically because they take actions that transgress gender boundaries.
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"According to the narrator, love is its own agent; it is a force that acts independent and without regard for the people whom it affects. Because humanity has no control over love, it cannot be held responsible for the feelings it evokes. This force is so far beyond the cognitive capabilities of man that is ?ceases to be worthy? of a simple definition or ?that name? that society has given it. The idea that man becomes ?really possest with it,? posits love as a supernatural force. One usurped by this force can no longer be held accountable because he cannot be ?master of his actions.? The human being is little more than a victim, much as one might be victim to a ?misfortune? such as ?poverty, sickness or deformity.? Essentially, love is a disease that anyone of ?human nature? is susceptible to."
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Excessive Pride, 2003.
Discusses the moral lesson of excessive pride in William Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing".
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William Shakespeare wrote plays intended for entertainment; however, entertainment was not always his sole objective. His plays, like all successful dramas, served as a chance for the author to present a moral lesson. The paper shows how Shakespeare, in his play "Much Ado About Nothing," uses Claudio?s harsh overreaction to contrast him with other characters when hearing of Hero?s infidelity. It is always important to question the source of information and its validity before attempting to act on a problem. The paper explains how Shakespeare uses the character of Claudio to show how grave injustices will cause harm when individual pride clouds one?s decision making process.
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"This shows that Leonato had respect for the young warrior. His place in society made him an eligible bachelor, so when he wished to marry Hero, it was no surprise that Leonato consented. Claudio?s lack of judgment destroyed Leonato?s preconception. Hero denied that she had anything to do with another man before the wedding. Despite this contradiction of facts, Claudio believed his eyes, and did not have any desire to delve further in the matter. Shakespeare shows us how foolish his actions were by the reaction of characters around him."
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Excessive CEO Compensation, 2008.
This paper provides an ethical analysis of excessive CEO compensation.
1,728 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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In this article, the writer looks at the ethical elements of the discussion regarding bonuses and compensation for the CEO of an organization. The writer maintains that it is ethical for CEO's to receive large compensation packages, but only if it is inclusive of benefits for all stakeholders, not at the expense of them. The writer notes that the best way to do this is through long-term compensation packages that focus on long-term commitment and vision. The writer discusses that these packages must also focus on long-term profitability and growth for the organization, job security for employees, and return on investment for shareholders and other investors. The writer concludes that ultimately, CEO compensation should realistically follow measurable performance that benefits all stakeholders, not just a few.
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"The argument designating increasing CEO pay and decreasing shareholder value as unethical is an easy one to make. There is, however, a case to be made on the other side of the issue. Some argue that increasing CEO compensation is a simple matter of supply and demand and is driven by market forces. Others argue that the transition costs of replacing a CEO could be considerably more than the bonuses they receive. Yet another argument is that market fluctuations are inevitable and increasing bonuses are needed to retain top talent and that the investment will pay off over time. Eamonn Walsh goes as far to say that some CEO's are actually underpaid when comparing CEO compensation to stock value. It should be noted that this article focuses on the European market were CEO compensation is generally lower than in the United States. Research has shown that organizations in which their CEO's are compensated in the top 10% have an 80% percent chance of their stock outperforming their peers. Of this group the gains in market capitalization far exceeded the CEO compensation package about 80 percent of the time. On the other hand, organizations offering the lowest compensation had only a 50-50 chance of outperforming their peers."
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Police Brutality and Excessive Force, 2008.
An analysis of the prevalence of police brutality in society and different ideas that have been implemented to prevent it.
2,731 words (approx. 10.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 81.95
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Police brutality is defined as the excessive use of physical force, assault, verbal attacks, and threats by police officers. This paper discusses how police brutality has existed as long has law enforcement has been around and how many different tactics to prevent it have been instituted. In particular, the paper looks at the public's perception that police misuse and abuse their power, citing the Chicago disturbance of 1919 and the Los Angeles riots following the controversial Rodney King trial as examples.
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"There are many different reasons to why police brutality exists, one of them which is commonly used by police departments, is the "bad apple paradigm". This reason for brutality is often used by departments because it alleviates most of their responsibility for the brutality because they can simply blame that individual and say that it is an isolated incident caused by a bad apple. Criminologist and Author David Friedrich once said "Police work is likely to attract at least some individuals who enjoy bullying others or join the force with the intention of exploiting special opportunities to enrich themselves. At one time this was the most widely accepted cause of police brutality, but within recent years, research has proven otherwise. Profiles of officers that had used excessive force were examined by psychologists and what was discovered, is that there was such a wide range of profiles that it did not support the 'bad apple' stereotype."
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Excessive Force, 1996.
Ethical & legal analysis of necessary & unnecessary use of force by police & corrections officers.
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"This research examines the use of excessive force by law enforcement and corrections officers within a context of ethics. Sensational incidents involving the use of force by law enforcement and corrections officers are reported frequently by American media. Considering the prevalence of violence in American culture, ?and given the rote adoption of the ?war? model or paradigm for law enforcement by the government, such incidents are likely to be less rare. In fact, researchers estimate that police officers kill about 600 criminal suspects yearly, shoot and wound an additional 1,200, and fire at and miss another 1,800. This being the case, the issue of the use of force, especially deadly force, by law enforcement officials in..."
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"The Twelfth Night", 2002.
This paper examines the concept of excess in this Shakespearean play.
1,070 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 37.95
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Shakespeare often used ?excess? to deliberately create a sense of imbalance in the play. While in tragedies excess was employed to intensify the emotions of grief and sorrow, this dramatic tool had a different role to play in comedies. This paper shows how, in most comedies, ?Excess? was incorporated in order to generate spontaneous laughter but in ?Twelfth Night?, the playwright had a different motive for employing ?excess?. The writer shows how Shakespeare has made use of the element of excess in this play specifically to expose the weaknesses of Elizabethan society of 16th century. The paper closely studies the instances of ?excess? in this play and discusses the playwright?s purpose in this connection.
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"THE TWELFTH NIGHT: element of ?excess?
?The Twelfth Night? is one of those comedies of William Shakespeare that revolves around the theme of ?excess?. Excess thus refers to a certain imbalance in the plot which is highlighted though various means including actions, words and emotions. In Twelfth Night, excess has been used intentionally in order to both generate spontaneous laughter and expose the imperfections of English society. Thus we can say that Shakespeare normally uses this dramatic tool to accentuate a particular emotion. In this play, the same intention is present and this time excess has been incorporated to make the play even more hilarious without losing grip on the real purpose. In the very beginning of the play, we notice that the playwright wants his readers to pay attention to the element of excess when his character Orsino says:
?If music be the food of love, play on;
Give me excess of it, that, surfeiting,
The appetite may sicken, and so die.? (Act 1 Scene 1)"
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Huxley's "Brave New World" and Zamyatin's "We", 1999.
A look at how each novel portends a future of a society which excessively stifles individuality and warns of a future of science, technology and rationalism carried to an excessive degree and not guided by ethics.
2,530 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 2 sources, $ 76.95
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"Both Aldous Huxley's Brave New World and Yevgeny Zamyatin's We tell of dystopias where people love the chains of their own restraint; they have been conditioned to love their oppression. In both novels, an oppressive government stifles individuality and discourages creativity. If people are not free to make choices, they cannot suffer negative consequences of their own choices. In both works, a hideous and ominous breed of science controls the human race; people's actions are controlled to an excessive degree by an authoritarian but widely loved government. The society in We, though, takes this personal repression to a greater degree than does the society depicted in Brave New World. The true dystopia in Brave New World is revealed through a highly intelligent "savage", who chooses not to participate in the society's oblivious blissfulness, and who tries to reveal the errors in the ways of the society. The dystopic element in We is delineated by means of a Doctor who, in the midst of his mathematical calculations, discovers that he has a soul, a true deficit to the society in which he lives. To a greater degree in We than in Brave New World, individuals are objectified and individual behavior is stifled. While in Brave New World, science controls the human race even before babies are decanted, individuality is obviated to a more significant degree in We. The novels contrast, though, in the author's treatment of rational thought. While in Brave New World, individuals are incapable of logical thought, in We, reason is the citizens' primary handicap. The society in We objectifies everything to such a degree that even thought and love are explained by a mathematical equation. Each novel portends a future of a society which excessively stifles individuality and warns of a future of science, technology and rationalism carried to an excessive degree and not guided by ethics. Each novel criticizes various aspects of society. The degree and the specific focus of this criticism, though, varies between the novels."
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