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Government Funding of Challenges to Charter Violations, 2008.
An evaluation of the ongoing debate across Canada over government funding of organizations to challenge violations by the federal government of rights protected under the Charter of Rights and Freedom.
1,463 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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The paper shows how the issues involved in the debate over government funding of organizations to challenge violations of rights protected are often complex and that arguments for and against government funding both have merit. The paper explains that the relative merits of these respective arguments depend upon the specific violation involved, but concludes that in general, advocates of government funding for challenges offer the most convincing arguments.
From the Paper
"The Charter guarantees the fundamental freedoms of Canadian democracy, including freedom of conscience and religion; freedoms of thought, belief, opinion and expression; freedom of the press and other media of communication; freedom of peaceful assembly; and freedom of association. In addition, democratic rights such as voting, regular elections, and limits on Parliamentary sessions are guaranteed, as are mobility, legal, and equality rights.
"The problem is, many of these guaranteed rights cannot be adequately protected unless lengthy court action is pursued, which costs money. Proponents of government funding for challenges of violations consider this necessary because many Canadians are worried about enforcement of the guarantees in the Charter and are skeptical that their rights are being truly acknowledged by the government."
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Government Funding Of Abortions, 1993.
Explores the way in which arguments are constructed for the pro and con positions regarding government funding for abortions, emphasizing the pro position.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, $ 55.95
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"Abortion and the Public Interest
Introduction:
The intention of the following pages is to explore the way in which arguments are constructed for the pro and con positions regarding government funding for abortions. Although both positions will be summarized, the pro position will be examined in more detail.
The Abortion Polarities:
The essential abortion "debate" consists of two diametrically opposed positions. Those who favor abortion as an available option for women under a number of conditions, generally labeled the "pro-choice" position. Those of this mind-set contend that the fetus is essentially not yet human life, but tissue that is ..."
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Government Funding For Public Schools, 2006.
An essay of the myriad of problems in public schools in America and the failure of the U.S. government to adequately address those problems.
1,698 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper argues that the U.S. government has been woefully remiss in addressing the deepening crisis in the public schools. The paper argues that the government's answer is always to throw more money at the educational system in a manner that only tends to deepen the crisis. The paper maintains that the problems with the public school system lay not in the lack of money being provided by the government, but in how the funds are allotted toward public education and the criteria for eligibility of those funds.
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"There is a lot of talk today about education, specifically the problems with our Public schools. It seems no matter what the problem, the solution is always to tax the people. The message from Congress to this regard is loud and clear: We like the public school system so much that we'll tax you billions of dollars to pay for it; we'll pass laws to mandate standardized national testing and curriculums; and we'll increase the Department of Education's budget every year. However, they don't like public schools enough to send their children there. Congress thinks Public schools are a great idea for our kids, but not for theirs. The three R's of education are not reading, 'riting, and 'rithmetic -- they're retreating, requiring, and rejecting. If Congresspersons aren't willing to risk their own children's futures on a failing public education system why are we?"
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Government Funds and Internet Education, 2002.
This paper argues that government funds should be used to develop Internet education in the public school system.
840 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 29.95
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This paper supports the argument that educating students to use the Internet is one of the best and most effective ways of insuring their success once they graduate. The author argues that without the ability to use the knowledge that is available on the Internet, or World Wide Web, it is impossible to succeed in today's world. The Internet also serves as a window to the world for today's students and allows them to learn about other societies and promotes global awareness. The author argues that without more government funding these skills will only be available to the wealthy who attend private schools, when these skills could open up the world to all students, rich or poor.
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"The Internet allows children to learn more about themselves and the world around them. The federal government currently allocates only about six percent of the funding for public schools with state and local governments picking up the remainder of the tab. he federal government deeply affects education through its policy making, regulatory, research and development activities. The government must further support and urge local and state governments to provide Internet access to children and to foster and support initiatives and activities that will enhance the learning process utilizing the Internet. What we put in our students today, they will give back ten times tomorrow."
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Art and Pop Art, 2002.
A comparative analysis of art with pop art using the works of Andy Warhol and Leonardo Da Vinci.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 44.95
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This discusses art and pop art, and distinguishes between the two by noting the characteristics of each form. As examples of each, two works of Andy Warhol are compared and contrasted to Da Vinci's "Last Supper" and Rembrandt's "Syndic of the Clothmaker's Guild.
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The "Art" of Art Forgery, 2002.
Shows that forgery is more than just a copying process, involving complex techniques found in art.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 106.95
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This paper examines the skill involved in producing 'true' forgeries within the world of art. It is stressed that the forger is to be seen as an artist, in that he or she must sometimes enter the mind of the original artist, master his or her techniques,and otherwise execute works that can withstand the expert eye. Forgery is a normal aspect of the art world.
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Political Party Funding, 2005.
A comparative analysis of government funding of political parties in the United States, Great Britain and France.
6,900 words (approx. 27.6 pages), 25 sources, MLA, $ 135.95
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This paper compares government funding of political parties in three democratic countries: the United States, Great Britain and France. It looks at the significance of the issue of financing political party electoral campaigns. It concludes that all three countries have implemented changes in campaign finance regulations, but considers the government as a necessary source of some of the funds for political candidates and parties, but differ on the issues that have an impact on electoral activity.
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"political party electoral campaigns has long been a subject of discussion and as significantly of controversy. Given ..."
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City of Charlotte: Revenues and Funding, 2008.
A discussion of the government revenues and funding, as well as the deficits in the city of Charlotte.
889 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper discusses the revenues and funding for the city of Charlotte. It discusses the sources of the government's funding and then looks at why the proprietary funds for the city of Charlotte have deficits that have not supported the costs associated with those funds. The paper finally looks at the revenue policy and community values for the city of Charlotte.
Table of Contents:
Revenue: Governmental, Proprietary, and Fiduciary
Restrictions
Receipt of Revenues
Revenue Projections
Revenue Policy and Community Values
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The research indicates that revenues for the city are used to support proprietary, governmental and fiduciary funds. In relation to proprietary and governmental funds, these revenues have not been sufficient over the long term to support all of the programs and services that the have been determined to be essential for the people of Charlotte. However, there has also bee a large growth in the diverse population of Charlotte, which has created additional revenues and provide for a surplus fund that is often used to balance the budget or address community need when appropriate. It is this surplus fund that could be used in part to provide for the MWDBE program, which would serve to support the diverse community that Charlotte views as integral to its continued growth."
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Retirement Plans and Government Policies in Hong Kong, 2001.
An analysis of retirement plans and government policies regarding funding and social welfare.
4,380 words (approx. 17.5 pages), 5 sources, $ 115.95
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A discussion about government policies over retirement protection. The author examines the issues such as retirement funding, schemes, individual savings, investment and social welfare. The author focuses on retirement plan developments in Hong Kong.
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"In Hong Kong, discussions about government policies over retirement protection have spanned a lengthy period of about 30 years. It was only until recently that the decision has been made to institute the Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF). However, in other countries, various schemes of retirement protection have been practiced over the past decades, with all kinds of experience that Hong Kong could beneficially refer to. Since retirement funds could be either fall into two categories 1. Pays-as-you-go/ 2. Fully-funded. They could either be managed by the government or the private sector. Yet, this is crucial to understand the pros and cons of these different kinds of schemes, and determine which is the most appropriate for Hong Kong. Furthermore, retirement protection is closely related to the issues of individual savings, investment, and social welfare. It affects the economic well being of all members of society, and also the performance of the economy as a whole. In this research paper, several comprehensive views and findings would be addressed, and some discussions on the impacts of MPF after the Asian Financial Crisis would also be stated for conclusion. "
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National Endowment for the Arts, 1992.
Examines controversies over the NEA funding of art called obscene by conservative groups, discussing economics, censorship issues, public views, legislation, quality of art and leadership.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 4 sources, $ 71.95
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"The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has become a key funding source for all kinds of artistic endeavors across the country. For many it has been a savior at the taxpayers' expense; for others, an ill-conceived bureaucracy that should never have been created. However, it has survived and if Congress has its way it will continue to do so, but at a more controlled level. The purpose of this report will be to discuss the state of the arts in America as it relates to the NEA and the government's right to insert itself in the grand selection process by placing restrictions on what artists can do. In other words, government could be determining what is art and what isn't art, a situation causing much consternation among those in and outside of the arts. And, if government does have the right, what does this mean for the art world?"
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The State of Arts Education in New Jersey, 2005.
A look at the situation of arts education in New Jersey following the No Child Left Behind Act.
16,584 words (approx. 66.3 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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This paper looks at the National Standards for Arts Education as a place to start in assessing any state's interest in and support of arts education. The paper explains that to assess New Jersey's positioning on the canvas of American arts education, the debate and its contributions were analyzed for the past decade; the findings were unequivocal that arts education has a place not only in humanities teaching, but also in creating an atmosphere in which all children can achieve. It explains that wealthier school districts are more likely to retain arts programs under pressure, although it is the disadvantaged districts that would most benefit. The entire issue is assessed in terms of the possibilities post-NCLB, and the current progress of the states in terms of adopting the National Standards for Arts Education are also discussed. The writer concludes that it appears that New Jersey has at least nominally found a niche among the states more dedicated to providing arts education. It remains to be seen whether that education will be of the 'media' sort, or the more substantive arts education that demands continued student/teacher involvement in pursuit of generalized goals contributive to developing an aesthetic sense and possibly some mastery in an arts area.
Chapter I: Statement of Problem
National Standards for Arts Education: History
The Standards Themselves
Budget Issues
Quantitative Information
Qualitative Findings
Chapter II: Literature Review
Merits of Fine Arts Education
Educational Reform and Arts Education
How to Conduct Arts Education
The Standards Themselves
References
Appendix A: New Jersey Standards for Arts Education
Appendix B: U.S. Hunger in the Year 2000
Appendix C: Jasmine's Story
List of Tables
Table 2.1: States requiring arts credits for high school graduation
Table 2.2: Mandatory Status of Arts Education by State
List of Figures
Figure 1.1: Reasons to Support Arts Education: New Jersey
Figure 1.2: Budgeted Funds for Arts Expenditures by Type of School
Figure 1.3: Budgeted Funds for Arts Expenditures by School Size
Figure 1.4: Budgeted Funds for Arts Expenditures by Region
From the Paper
"Four years ago, discussion concerning the place and presence of fine arts education in public schools would have been primarily a discussion of the need for the curricula in the first place and the financing of it. In the early 1990s, discussion of National Standards for arts education became prevalent in the professional media. Since the start of the Bush administration's No Child Left Behind initiatives, however, any public discussion of the present and future of arts programs in public schools is clouded by a new dominant educational debate; the new debate concerns whether NCLB signals the death-knell of learning in U.S. public schools, or is a way to raise up the academically disadvantaged. While this investigation does not attempt to find the definitive answer to that question, there is little doubt that the fact and progress of NCLB will have an impact, and arguably a negative one, on fine arts education generally. Whether it is having or has had a negative impact on fine and performing arts education in New Jersey is a proper question for the current research, however. It is probable that the answers to a statewide survey of fine arts faculty conducted for this investigation will help resolve it. Indeed, the question to be answered is how well New Jersey's Fine Arts Programs compare to National Standards, allowing for classification differences within the state."
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Tax-Funded Agencies and Offensive Art, 2005.
A discussion regarding offensive art and tax-payer supported institutions.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses the meaning of the word 'offensive' and what, today, is considered to be offensive. This paper then goes on to discuss artwork in relation to 'what is offensive and what is not'.
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"Offensive. This is a term that is tossed around in the United States each and every day. Is Janet Jackson's nipple peeking through during the Super Bowl offensive? Are the acts of war and destruction occurring each day in Iraq and Afghanistan and shown on the nightly news offensive? Is a video game (Grand Theft Auto) that portrays gratuitous sex and the graphic slaughter of law enforcement officers and innocent citizens offensive? These are the questions that our nation all too often must try to answer. The camps in such arguments are usually polarized, with one group claiming obscenity or indecency and standing behind a cloak of morality while the other group just as staunchly holds up the First Amendment. Yet the argument becomes even less clear when the offending material, in the case of this study, artwork, is displayed in a taxpayer-supported agency or building."
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Decentralization of the Cultural Arts, 2002.
A discussion of trends and effects of the decentralization of cultural arts funding in the U.S.
1,110 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper examines the political and theoretical motivations behind the argument for decentralized arts funding. Also discussed are views on decentralization trends in arts funding and the potential effects on artists, arts organizations and arts audiences as well as on rural, urban and suburban areas.
From the Paper
"The Arts breathes life into any community, whether urban, suburban, or rural. How often have we heard of a ghost town, perhaps an old mining town, or a city?s abandoned warehouse district, or a small farming community once remote but now only minutes away the city limits of a major city, that has been virtually transformed by becoming home for the arts. Art is a magnet. It draws people no matter their race, social or economic status. It is just as likely that a tobacco farmer, living a hundred miles from the nearest metropolitan area, enjoys the Boston Pops on PBS just as much as the executive living in a high-rise condo. "
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The Arts, 2002.
A discussion of the role of the arts in contemporary society.
2,408 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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This paper examines the role of the arts which comprise of the disciplines of the visual arts, music, theater and dance in society and particularly education today. It shows how the arts not only impart a sense of beauty and vitality to the lives of human beings, but how they can also equip students with the necessary skills to flourish in the real world.
Outline and summary:
Introduction
Role of the arts in contemporary society; the recent resurgence of interest in the arts in schools; positive reasons for incorporating arts as mandatory courses in public schools.
Discussion on the significance of arts in society
Impact on human beings and society; historical significance of the artists? legacy.
Historical background of the role of arts in:
Society
The rise of interest in culture after World War II, leading to the division of America: one that is culturally conscious and one that is not.
Schools
The rise and fall of progressive education; attempts by the Clinton Administration to introduce the arts into public schools; gradual restoration of music programs all over America.
Discussion of the question: should arts be considered mandatory courses for public schools?
Pros
Cognitive abilities; imaginative skills; life skills; multiculturalism; improvement in students? academic performance and behavior; becoming a whole human being.
Cons
Positive results in research need to be proven; arts should not always be incorporated in other subjects; lack of funding.
Recommendations for bringing arts courses into public schools: collaboration between arts organizations and with schools; providing high quality education with well-trained teachers; innovative programs between schools and museums
Conclusions: The potential of the arts for improving education and thus our society. Lists briefly the advantages of arts education.
From the Paper
"Throughout history, many artists have been inspired by the world around them to create their works. Their accomplishments are not limited to the exclusive realm of the arts. Cave painters studied the anatomy and movement of the animals they drew. The pyramids built by the Egyptians were created with the accuracy of mathematics (Unsworth 56). Furthermore, The Impressionists? quest for color as reflected light mirrored the scientific discovery of the nature of light rays (Unsworth 56). Altogether, the rich legacy of all the artists provides contemporary generations with a vibrant representation of the human world and inspires us to continue their great work (York 274)."
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Arts Education in the Schools.
This paper discusses the methodology for a research project studying arts education in the schools.
1,225 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper explains that the main hypothesis of this study is, while arts education in New Jersey is getting as much attention as it ever has, the state of New Jersey arts education has no effect either on school improvement initiatives related to arts education or on calculation of students' GPAs. The author further hypothesized that, while arts educators in New Jersey may well be feeling some dampening effects, financially or through curriculum demands, of NCLB, school districts typically do not receive funds from any outside sources, including parents groups, Booster Clubs, or local businesses to fund arts education programs. The paper includes the complete questionnaire developed by the U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, to be send to a sample consisting of 50% or more of the 604 New Jersey arts superintendents across virtually every school district in the state of New Jersey.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Restatement of Hypothesis
Sample description
Instrument
Data analysis
The Complete Questionnaire
From the Paper
"The standards came into being as a result of a reform effort generated in the 1980s, emerging in several states and gaining nationwide visibility with the publication of A Nation at Risk in 19783. As a result, six national educational goals were announced in 1990. Later, with the passage of the Goals 2000: Educate America Act, the goals were written into law, naming the arts as an essential academic subject as important to education as language, mathematics, history, civics and government, geography, the sciences and foreign language ability."
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