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Eye Contact in Communication, 2005.
This paper looks at the importance of eye contact in communications.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, $ 47.95
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This article examines the importance of eye contact in communications. The writer discusses how it can help establish contact between a speaker and their audience, whether it be one other person or a roomful of people. The paper looks at how eye contact can be used successfully in business situations, in the classroom, and when giving presentations. The writer also notes that eye contact is the first communication link established between the newborn and other humans.
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"This paper looks at the importance of eye contact and examines its role in several different situations and how the technological advances in use today where video conferencing or interactions between man and machine are required also need to take eye contact into consideration in their design. The conclusions drawn in all of these studies show that eye contact is important in making a connection between the speaker and the audience and the more eye contact given the better the response obtained. Making eye contact is ... "
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Eye Contact in Communication, 1991.
This paper discusses eye contact in communication: Its role in revealing personality, scientific description of the eye and its function and several experiments.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 13 sources, $ 63.95
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"In contemporary sociological and psychological research, it has been estimated that at least 65 percent of communication between people is expressed through nonverbal messages. Within this category, the largest percentage of nonverbal communication occurs visual, or as eye contact in communication. This paper will first present a brief biological overview of the way the human eye works, and will then focus on the visual aspects of nonverbal communication, attempting to analyze the way the eye acts to reveal personality and emotional communication.
Scholarly research indicates that there are at least nine components of communication that are expressive in a nonverbal manner, leading to increased difficulties in understanding and explaining communication. These components follow: the human body, in that physical characteristics often convey a message; ... "
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An Eye for an Eye, 1998.
A discussion of the themes of anger, action and revenge in the play "Hamlet" by William Shakespeare.
1,315 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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In Shakespeare?s ?Hamlet,? both Laertes and Hamlet take justice into their own hands. The paper explains how they demonstrate pure emotive behavior, restrained with confusion and unrestrained with determination as a means of ?righting? a death of which they deem unjust in the Elizabethan world. Both men avenge death by applying their own punishment, even though it leads to the end of both of their lives. Anger and action are the focus of this essay.
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"As Laertes and Hamlet take justice into their own hands, they demonstrate rash behavior when infuriated in Shakespeare?s Hamlet. Laertes and Hamlet are not in fear of the consequences of their actions, for they reason that such revenge is just. Anger in a deceitful world fuel the two young men to seek revenge. Such revenge serves as an individual right to personal justice. Laertes acts upon pure emotion and fury as he avenges the death of his father. Hamlet ponders his situation indecisively before taking action, yet ultimately acts out of anger and fury. Both sons eventually refuse state justice and apply punishment where they deem fair. Their fury eventually leads to the tragic end to both of their lives. "
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An Eye for an Eye?, 2001.
This paper discusses why the United States should not have attacked Afghanistan following the September 11th attacks.
727 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 25.95
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This paper examines what were to be if the United States were to attack the people of Afghanistan, this would start a "vicious cycle of violence" because each side would constantly be retaliating. It argues the reasons not to launch the War on Terrorism which includes more families being hurt, a build up of hatred towards other cultures in the United States, and America would just fight back because it seems vulnerable.
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"Imagine you are sitting at your desk in the corporate headquarters of your company. You turn on your computer, you get your papers ready, and you start your work. All of a sudden, people around you start screaming and running. You hear a large explosion, and the last thing you see is fire engulfing everything surrounding you. This scenario was the situation for thousands of people in the World Trade Center in New York City on the morning of September 11th, 2001. What happened that morning is an even that will forever stand out in the history of America and of the world. On that day, a large-scale terrorist attack occurred in which two airplanes ran into the two towers of the World Trade Center; and one ran into the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. These attacks were discovered to be the work of the Taleban Movement. This is a group of terrorists that take refuge in Afghanistan. The group is led by Osama bin Laden?a wealthy, powerful man who is seen as a hero by many young, impressionable, Arabs. Despite the fact that there was an attack on the United States? symbols of freedom and power by bin Laden?s group, it would be wrong to use violent measures to retaliate. A bloody attack, or war, would lead to more unnecessary violence."
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An Eye For An Eye, 2006.
This narrative paper is written in the third person active voice, with limited omniscient and a moral ending.
1,475 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 0 sources, $ 48.95
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This narrative essay delves into the lives of every day people and explores their emotions, thoughts and actions, as well as the consequences thereof. It reiterates the fact that things are not always as they might seem.
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"-I was- -She couldn't be- -I -Not Lilly- how?" John Hammel, a healthy, well built, yet modest business man of twenty-seven, sitting on his bed's foot, as tears streamed down his face, shakingly stuttered. His mind, irrational and mixed, failed to comprehend a bit of it. Feeling the world coming down on him at once, ignoring the ringing phone, his shaking right hand reached into the darkness, as left fingers pressed tightly into his eyes. His sock drawer opened slowly. With his hand, he attempted no searching, but with obvious intent, extended it directly through the socks, to the bottom of the drawer, from which he withdrew a .44 Magnum and placed the barrel to his temple. His sobbing became uncontrollable, and his thoughts less coherent, yet the mumbling continued, through the tears. "It's not real- It can't be- Why me? I can't go on-" John stammered on, "But- Felton- C. Wilton? Her last words-." He moved the gun to his lap and paused. The look of a new-found understanding shone upon his face. He spoke intently now to a non-existent audience, "She was telling us who it was-." The image of an idea now radiated from his face. John's sorrow turned to hatred as he arose from the bed exclaiming, "C. Wilton- C. Wilton killed my wife."
With neither a plan nor lead, John stormed toward the front yard, carward bound, Magnum in hand. Dressed in a now wet and salty business suit, he planned to return to his Mercedes and, though he knew not how, avenge his wife-."
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Communicating with Difficult People, 2008.
This paper explores methods of communication and types of communicators in communicating with the difficult individual.
2,481 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 75.95
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The paper focuses on a case study of a difficult individual, a principle of an office, who refuses to consider the opinion of others. The paper analyzes this problem using relevant theoretical concepts and perspectives and makes practical recommendations on how the problem could be resolved from interpersonal and communication perspectives. The paper identifies the 'Know It All' and the 'Sherman Tank' as the types of communicators that would be specifically inclusive of this particular difficult individual.
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Objective
Introduction to Communication Theory
Dealing With Difficult People
Different Types of Difficult Behavior
Summary and Conclusion
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"The work of Christiansen, Cochran, and Corkery (2000) entitled: "Dealing with Difficult People: A Training Program" published by the University of Iowa, University Counseling Service states that the program at the University of Iowa is one specifically designed so that the learner will be provided with the opportunity "to learn more effective strategies for relating to angry, emotional, or tearful individuals." This type of program should be completed by the individual "who finds themselves in situations where they have to cope with emotional individuals.""
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Contact Dermatitis, 2008.
This paper discusses the medical issue of contact dermatitis and looks at the Irish laws in this regard for the protection of workers.
4,046 words (approx. 16.2 pages), 21 sources, APA, $ 109.95
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In this article, the writer provides a medical epidemiology and overview of contact dermatitis, while focusing on the risks and complications associated with contact dermatitis among workers in the construction industry. The writer pays attention to Irish laws in place meant to protect workers from exposure to irritants that may result in contact or allergic contact dermatitis. The purpose of this investigation is to determine the prevalence of contact dermatitis and looked at what actions may be necessary to mitigate risk or provide additional resources for those most at risk for contagion with this known disease.
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Introduction
Background to the Problem
Significance of Study
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Irritant Contact Dermatitis
Critical Evaluation Literature Related to Construction Industry and Dermatitis
Contact Dermatitis, Construction and the Irish
Summary of Literature Review
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"As more and more construction workers develop symptoms of allergic contact dermatitis, it is more important than ever that researchers focus on ways and methods they can prevent occupational hazards from reducing one's capacity to work or their quality of life. Among the important facts noted in the literature review is the increasing prevalence of contact dermatitis in Ireland and other areas where legislation has been slow to enforce some health and occupational acts that would protect workers from exposure to chemical irritants. Cited in this literature review are cases suggesting that Irish buildings and drinking water are among the primary causes for allergic or irritant contact dermatitis among workers and civilians alike. This serves to emphasize the need for a complete review of contact dermatitis, including its many forms, and an evaluation of the current legislation in place to assess its relevance and whether legislation needs to be improved to protect workers from developing debilitating forms of this condition."
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Nonverbal Communications and Interpersonal Hierarchy, 1991.
Examines role of eye contact, touch, gesture in maintaining power in human relationships.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, $ 55.95
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"This report will examine the aspects of nonverbal communications as they relate to establishing and maintaining a hierarchical structure in interpersonal relations. Special attention will be paid to sex-role behaviors and their part in maintaining male dominance in relationships. ... argues that nonverbal communication is an integral part of our lives and functions to preserve the strict hierarchal structure.
There is a relationship of space to hierarchy in human interactions, where "space" is analogous to territory. Sex is a determinant of who receives the most desirable space. Men can more easily cross territorial boundaries and take up more personal space. Women, the subordinate group, yield space to men ... "
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Nonverbal Communication and Leadership, 1991.
This paper discusses the impact of nonverbal behavior on credibility and leadership emergence: Eye contact, para-language, voice, gestures and posture.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 11 sources, $ 63.95
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"The old saying, "It's not what you say; it's how you say it," well represents the importance of nonverbal behaviors to the emergence of leadership and the establishment of credibility. Several nonverbal behaviors can greatly increase or decrease the opportunities for emergence of leadership and credibility. Studies have explored all aspects of the link between nonverbal communication and the establishment of leadership and credibility. Nonverbal factors fit into five categories: eye contact, gesticulations, paralanguage, posture, and overall facial expression. Also, environmental factors such as seating arrangement and setting have a great effect on leadership emergence and credibility. Use of this information can be .. "
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Communicating the Gospel, 2006.
A discussion on the importance of communicating the Gospel in missionary work and the factors that may affect how the Gospel is communicated.
2,579 words (approx. 10.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 77.95
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This paper relates that the importance of communicating the Gospel in missionary work cannot be overstated. The paper also points out that, without an effective way of communicating the Gospel, the targeted audience will never be converted. The paper then discusses the ways in which the Gospel can be communicated and the importance of selecting a method that suits the community that the missionary is in. The paper further describes the ways that media selection play a key role in the presentation of the Gospel and discusses the impact that globalization has had on missionary work.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Philosophy of Communication
Initial Considerations
Message Contextualization
Method Determination
Media Selection
Measurement Implementation
Globalization
Conclusion
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"Globalization is a current trend throughout the world that is having a large impact on missions. Where a missionary used to struggle to find things to relate to, a missionary can now enter remote areas of China and chat with teenage boys about the latest episode of The Simpsons thanks to the television. While globalization has many more negative impacts than positive ones, it seems, there are a few bright spots that can aide a missionary in his attempt to contextualize the Gospel or the media that he'll use to present it. In China, little kids swap Christmas cards without even realizing the meaning behind them; this presents an open door for a missionary to relate the Gospel to the child. Muslims, who are from a very exclusionary culture, are provided with access to pluralistic ideas through the television and the internet that might challenge their thinking enough to open them up to the Gospel ."
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The Anatomy Of The Eye and LASIK, 2004.
This paper discusses the anatomy of the eye and the LASIK procedure.
678 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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In this article the writer discusses the anatomy of the eye and looks at how the eye works. The writer explores LASIK, which is a surgical procedure to reduce a person's dependence on glasses or contact lenses. In this paper, the writer discusses the effectiveness of LASIK and expresses a personal opinion of whether it is a good procedure to undergo.
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"Arguably the eye is one of the most important organs of the human body. Through the eye and the brain, we are able to make sense of the world around us and enjoy the subtle shadings of a sunset. In the simplest terms the eye is like a camera. It is composed of various components that ultimately allow us to see. The opening is called the pupil. The lens system includes the transparent covering of the ... "
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The Human Eye, 2004.
An examination of the human eye.
1,657 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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This paper analyzes the human eye. The paper focuses on the origin of the sensory neurons in the retina. The paper contends that the sensory neurons play an integral role in maintaining a virtual "communications" network within the human body, especially regarding the eyes. The paper presents a detailed anatomical description of the eye in general and the retina in particular.
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Introduction
A Look at the Eye
Sensory Neurons in the Retina
Conclusion
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"The human eye is a fascinating function. If not for our eyes, we would not be able to enjoy the visual interpretations of people, places and things. Of the five known senses - see, hear, feel, touch and smell - the gift of sight is probably the most valued. For if an individual lost four of the senses - hear, feel, touch and smell - he or she would still retain sight. We have seen movies for example, wherein someone loses their sight. Amazingly, the other four senses become more highly developed and sensitive than when the individual could see."
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Laser Eye Surgery, 2004.
This paper discusses the safety of laser eye surgery.
3,340 words (approx. 13.4 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 95.95
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This paper explains that Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) and recent variations thereof are the preferred methods for suitable candidates, while Laser Epithelial Keratomileusis (LASEK) is the option for patients whose corneal thickness is insufficient for LASIK procedures. The author points out that the ideal prospective patients are older than eighteen years of age, since their eyes are no longer growing and changing in shape, and the problems for which they seek treatment fall within the category of pathology for which LASIK procedures are most appropriate, such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. The paper cautions that laser eye surgery is a lucrative business, and the development of the technology has resulted in a virtual explosion of discount laser eye surgery centers throughout the country.
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Introduction
Candidate Criteria
Ideal Prospective Patients for Laser Surgery
Less Than Ideal Candidates
Inappropriate Candidates
Post-Surgical Complications and Associated Risks
Over/Under Correction
Regression
Diffuse Lamellar Keratitis (DLK)
Dry Eyes
Reduced Night Vision, Glare and Halos
Decentered Ablation
Central Islands
Keratectasia
Unscrupulous Practitioners
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"Ideal candidates do not suffer from eye disease or from any other disease or autoimmune disorders that might delay or retard surgical healing or resistance from infection. Similarly, ideal candidates for laser surgery are not taking any medications that increase bleeding or edema. Finally, it is highly desirable that prospective patients fully understand the nature of their eye problems and the degree to which those issues are reversible through laser surgery, as well as the likelihood and nature of post-operative recuperative delays and residual vision problems and limitations."
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Communicating Change, 2008.
Looks at communicating change in an organizational context.
2,570 words (approx. 10.3 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 77.95
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This paper discusses theoretical perspectives on communicating change, analyzing and incorporating a comprehensive review of the literature on the subject of change in organizations. . The paper also notes that these perspectives on communicating change are explanatory not predictive in nature, although the research does make it simple to predict how individuals in an organization may respond to change if not properly communicated. The paper stresses that change can easily be incorporated into the culture of an organization when communicated to all levels of the organization in a top-down and horizontal manner.
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Introduction
Executive Summary
Literature Review
Discussion and Conclusion
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"Wendt & Fairhurst (1994) note often when organizations try to adopt a consultative or visionary approach to communicating, they neglect to concentrate on the details of communication essential to successful integration of change in the organization. These details include communicating change on many levels. Some individuals will embrace change when it is communicated orally alone; others will require written contact, in the form of policies and procedural changes they must sign and acknowledge."
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"The Bluest Eye", 2006.
This paper reviews and analyzes Toni Morrison's novel 'The Bluest Eye,' which tackles the issue of racism in America.
2,136 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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This writer of this paper discusses Toni Morrison's first novel 'The Bluest Eye', which was published in 1970 and was the first link in a long chain of novels all focusing on the pressing issues of white dominance and its impact on the psyche of black people in the United States. Though racial hatred and discrimination is not as intense now as it must have been in the writer's childhood, this story has been developed and told in such a manner that it arouses sympathy for the black child. This paper examines Morrison's writing style, which the writer of this paper admires, yet contends that the author is too often obsessed with the plight and suffering of her community which tend to make her books often very distressing and disturbing. This paper explores the plot of the novel which revolves around the young child Pecola, who belonged to the Breedlove family while the narrator, Claudia MacTeer, a young girl from MacTeer family observes life around her and presents it as she views it. Morrison is considered master storyteller and "The Bluest Eye" is a classic example of her genius.
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Abstract
Research Outline
Research: "The Bluest Eye"
References
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"The book is essentially about colonization's impact on a child's psyche. Morrison was of one of those black writers who believed that the best way to fight discrimination and segregation was through psychological training. In the bluest eye for example, she focuses on the reactions of many black Americans to the white culture and concludes that black are oppressed not only because of intense racism but because of the perceptions regarding white skin color that perceived within the black community. Malin Walther Pereira writes, "Her first novel, The Bluest Eye, published in 1970, focuses intently on the colonizing effects of white female beauty on a black girl and her community. In her 1993 Afterword to the novel, Morrison explicitly ties the issue of beauty in The Bluest Eye to the politics of racial beauty and identity in the 1960s. She writes: "the reclamation of racial beauty in the sixties stirred these thoughts [about beauty], made me think about the necessity for the claim."
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