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Gartner's Hype Cycle, 2008.
An overview of the five phases of Gartner's 2008 hype cycle.
928 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 32.95
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This paper discusses how in 1995, Gartner analyst Jackie Fenn created the Gartner Hype Cycle to explain the cycle of hope and disappointment that is common with technology innovations. Specifically, the paper provides a view of Gartner's Hype Cycle and cdiscusses each of the five phases in the cycle.
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Predicting the Dot-Com Bubble
The Hype Cycle: Technology Trigger
The Hype Cycle: Peak of Inflated Expectations
The Hype Cycle: Trough of Disillusionment
The Hype Cycle: Slope of Enlightenment
The Hype Cycle: Plateau of Productivity
The 2008 Hype Cycle
Conclusion
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"In 1999, in the midst of the e-business craze, Gartner analyst Alexander Drobik used the Hype Cycle to look at the Internet and the "new economy" from a different angle (Fenn & Raskino, 2008). He refused to believe that the rules that govern business in the brick-and-mortar world could be ignored in a world where "loss-making companies [could be] valued more than profitable companies" (Fenn & Raskino, 2008). Fenn and Raskino (2008) explain, "When he applied the hype cycle tool, he quickly convinced himself that the Internet and all things "e" weren't heading onward and upward forever; rather, the market was about to crash and crash spectacularly." Drobik released his report in November of 1999 with the following opening: "E-business is set to fall into a period of disillusionment by 2001, before successful organizations move through the 'hype cycle' and emerge fully transformed so that they can be referred to as just plain 'businesses' again" (Fenn & Raskino, 2008). "
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"ID Theft: More Hype than Harm", 2007.
Examines Dean Foust's article on identity theft entitled "ID Theft: More Hype than Harm".
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 46.95
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This paper explains that in the 7/3/2006 issue of Business Week, Dean Foust, the author of "ID Theft: More Hype than Harm", argues that identity theft is really more hype than harm. The paper relates that Faust discusses the public's hysteria which pertains to identity theft and claims that the public overreacts with the issue of identity theft since it really is not as bad as it seems to be for the victim. The paper reflects on Foust's assumptions and claims regarding the seriousness of the identity theft problem in the United States today.
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"According to Foust, it is not easy to convert stolen data into money. Because of the media attention that identity theft is receiving today, many consumers are on alert for such activity and from the first indication that someone else is using their information, the consumer will call banks, credit card companies, license bureaus and other places and either cancel their accounts, report the possible theft, and information the agency that they suspect unauthorized use. However, there are many consumers who are not aware of what is happening until it is too late."
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Nuclear Attack: Hype or Reality, 2004.
Explores the likelihood of a nuclear attack on American soil.
2,800 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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This paper looks at the prevailing belief reported in newspapers and magazines that a nuclear attack on American soil is inevitable and imminent. The paper also looks at the reasons why many commentators hold this belief and then takes a look at why some experts argue that there is a a large degree of ?hype? in the estimation of the threat to America from nuclear bombs.
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"The danger of nuclear attack on American soil has been extensively reported and commented on in numerous newspaper articles and journals over the past few years. This reportage generally leans towards a consensus that an attack of this nature is ?inevitable? and that ?not enough is being done? to counter the possibility of nuclear attack. The negative predictions and prospects that have tended to dominate in the media are understandable in the light of the present global political climate. The prospect of imminent attack has of course been increased by the September 11 terrorist attack on New York in 2001."
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Nanotechnology: Wonder-Cure Or Major Hype?, 1997.
Examines the history of nanotechnology since it was first proposed in 1959. Assesses some of the potential future directions of the field. Discusses some of the philosophical dilemmas in the field.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, $ 63.95
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"Nanotechnology: Wonder-Cure or Major Hype?
An Introduction to Nanotechnology
Medieval philosophers, it is said, would spend days and weeks arguing about how many angels could dance on the head of a pin. Hundreds of years later, only the subject has changed. Today, futuristic philosophers and scientists spend days, weeks, and, in some cases, lifetimes, arguing "How many atom-sized manufacturers can build new worlds on the head of a pin." That question is the essence of a new scientific discipline called "Nanotechnology," "nano" being Greek for "Dwarf."
As Pecovitz (1997) notes, "nanotechnology conjures images that seem a little preposterous even to the most optimistic technophiles: microscopic cell-repair machines speeding through ..."
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Internet2, 2004.
An examination of a new technology hype called Internet2, which is an alternative Internet for academic researchers.
3,012 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 88.95
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This paper explores the technology of Internet2, which is a new communication outlet built to help ease the congestion researchers, government agents, and educators currently face when attempting to access the Internet. The benefits and capabilities of this new system are explored, as well as the relationship of Internet2 to NGi, or Next Generation Internet.
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"The concept of the internet originated through a series of memos written by J.C.R. Licklider of MIT in August of 1962 that discussed the potential for social interactions that could occur through computer networking (Leiner et. al, 2004). Licklider referred to the internet as his ?Galactic Network? concept (Leiner, et. al, 2004). He convinced others of the importance of the concept. Leonard Kleinrock at MIT later published a paper on packet switching theory, which suggested the potential feasibility of communication via packets instead of circuits, the first real step toward computer networking (Leiner, et. al, 2004). In 1965 the first computer, the TX-2 in Massachusetts was connected to the Q-32 in California via a low speed dial up thus forming the wide area computer network (Leiner, et. al, 2004). This computer networking concept was further developed. Later Interface Message Processors or IMP?s were developed, and during the late 1960s the first host computer was connected (Leiner, et. al, 2004)."
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Cable TV Technology, 2001.
An examination of cable television companies as a part of the changing technology hype.
3,460 words (approx. 13.8 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 97.95
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This paper looks at one particular piece of the changing technology puzzle ?the ways in which cable television has become increasingly sophisticated through the incorporation of a number of different types of technology. Specifically, this paper focuses on the efforts of Comcast to become the nation?s leading cable television outlet, in part through its acquisition last year of the telephone company AT&T.
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"While most of us probably still think of cable and telephone service as being distinct from each other, in fact over the past decade they have become more and similar to each other as entertainment and information services like cable television have come to rely more and more heavily on the transmission capabilities of phone lines ? and as phone companies have become more and more diverse in the technological capabilities that they have to offer."
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Prion Disease in Humans, 2005.
An overview of Mad Cow Disease and how it has benefited the medical world.
1,636 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 53.95
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Ever since Mad Cow Disease sparked terror in international headlines, the public has been concerned about eating beef. Mad Cow Disease is not, however, the first or only prion-caused disease. Several others, including Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) and kuru in humans and a host of agricultural animal disorders join Mad Cow in both cause and effects, the major effect being horror. This paper argues that, while the presence on the planet of a disease that literally lays waste to human brain tissue is frightening, there are two probabilities that can be seen as reasons not to be terrified. Instead, people could be hopeful that research sparked by the publicity surrounding Mad Cow Disease will eventually bring answers to such sociologically and medically devastating diseases as Alzheimer's Disease, and other lesser known but just as deadly diseases such as Lou Gehrig's Disease. The paper shows that these two probabilities are first, that prion-caused diseases are much less prevalent than media hype would indicate and, second, that a cure or vaccination is relatively certain to be discovered in the near to medium term.
Paper Outline:
Introduction
Methods
Discussion
Conclusion
References
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"Questions have arisen regarding why these particles are not attacked by the body's defense mechanisms, and the answer, Mahy noted, is that they are so odd, they are simply not recognized and therefore cannot be neutralized. Prions contain no nucleic acid and are therefore extremely " extremely resistant to inactivation by chemical or physical interventions that would inactivate viruses" (Mahy 1998) because there is no vector through which to deliver the 'poison'. Even more so than viruses, then, it is reasonable to wonder whether prions are, in fact, alive. And if they are not alive, then how can they infect an organism? Do they replicate like bacteria and viruses, or what?"
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Causes and Consequences of Pollinator Decline, 2005.
A discussion about the importance of pollination services and the causes, consequences and possible counter-measures of pollinator decline.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 80.95
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This paper examines the importance of pollination services. As the author explains, the health of ecosystems and agriculture worldwide depends on pollinating services performed by particular pollinators. This paper evaluates the importance of pollinators, provides statistical evidence for vertebrate and invertebrate pollinator decline and examines causes and consequences of pollinator decline. The paper also demonstrates the consequences of pollinator decline in terms of plant pollinator interactions and corresponding research, including figures. The paper concludes that that the functional diversity of the pollination network is critical to ecosystem sustainability and productivity.
I. Introduction
II. Importance of Pollinators
III. Pollinator Decline
A) General Pollinator Decline
B) Honey Bee Decline
C) Decline of other Pollinators
IV. Causes of Pollinator Decline
A) Pesticide Misuse
B) Loss of Habitat and Forage
C) Diseases and Pests
D) The "Killer Bee Hype"
E) Light Pollution) Monocultures
G) Climate Change
V. Consequences of Pollinator Decline
A) Plant Pollinator Interactions
B) Decline of Genetic Variability and Effect on Plant Populations
VI. Reduction and Prevention of Future Pollinator Decline-
A) Possible Actions
B) Future Research Needs
VII. Conclusion
VIII. Literature Cited
IX. Figures and Data
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"Green plants represent the primary food source for a large portion of the worlds living biota. Many plants reproduce sexually and require pollination agents to ensure genetic diversity and other adaptive advantages through cross-pollination. During the search for nectar, pollen, oil, or mates, pollinators transfer pollen from male anthers to female stigmas and hence perform pollination (Cane, 2001). Due to co-evolution among angiosperms and pollinators, many primary pollinator- plant relationships are highly specific. Therefore the health of ecosystems and agriculture worldwide depends on pollinating services performed by particular pollinators. In recent decades human activates have decimated biodiversity in many different species-rich groups, including invertebrates (Cane, 2001). Declines have been recorded in many groups of pollinators including: insects, bats, birds and mammals. This decline represents less frequent flower visitation, gradual decrease of seed and fruit production, and reproductive losses in additional taxa within the community and could eventually disrupt community function (Cane, 2001)."
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Pseudo-Events in Communication, 2004.
Describes the concept of 'pseudo-events,' which are planned for the purpose of producing dramatic images in all forms of communication.
3,164 words (approx. 12.7 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 91.95
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This paper examines pseudo-events, such as news conferences, press releases, and stunts that "someone has planned, planted or incited" to fill print space and broadcast time. The paper examines other gimmicks used in communication, such as copy writing, market research, psychological research, sales promotions, and public relations, which are intended to distract people from the fact that the results derived from advertising and the media are unverifiable. The paper also discusses media hype (such as the O.J. Simpson case) and looks at how pseudo-events affect politics and world affairs (such as the use of CNN in the Iraqi War).
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"How can the understanding of the nature of pseudo-events contribute to the understanding of contemporary public life? Basically, by opening the possibility of new moral questions: It is not so impossible to think of the contemporary politician's obsession with the media as an example of a new kind of access to the constitution of political judgments. We cannot so easily hold that media spectators are not more than passive victims of actors? manipulation. The action of the actor and the judgment of the spectators constitute in practice a unique phenomenon. This is so because within the common world actors and spectators share the dialogic interaction of deeds and speech which makes sense of the world."
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Eating Disorders, 2005.
This paper discusses factors that lead to eating disorders in women.
3,825 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 22 sources, $ 151.95
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This paper evaluates research related to the role of body dissatisfaction in the prevalence of eating disorders in women. The author points out that it is expected that there are a number of key components of these disorders, many of which are related to body dissatisfaction and other significant personality traits. The paper relates that eating disorders are a problem of today's media-hyped society.
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"In modern society, there is a tremendous push for all things thin, and this is primarily focused on the desire for males and females to look like the people that they see in magazines. Although these individuals may look desirable, they are not the norm, as the average person does not typically resemble that which is represented on magazine covers. However, many individuals, especially females, strive to be as thin as possible in order to satisfy their own objectives and to become attractive to others. In order to obtain this thin image, many women will often turn to eating disorders as a means of escaping a poor body image. This unfortunate set of circumstances is all too real in today's media-hyped society, and these issues possess detrimental consequences for those that accept this route."
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Vitamin Supplements and the Dietician, 2006.
Examines the need for dieticians to be concerned not only with what and how well people eat, but to clear up the confusion about "taking" vitamins either to replace foods or as supplements.
2,572 words (approx. 10.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 77.95
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This paper explains that one of the most important roles of a dietician today is to provide insight and proper guidance for taking, or not taking vitamin supplements. The paper then looks at the history of the so-called "vitamin revolution" and all of the advertisements and news generated by the media about the necessity of proper vitamin intake and then examines whether all of this media output is just hype on the part of the vitamin industry and certain health professionals. For the purposes of evaluating the reasons for all of this focus on vitamin intake, the paper concentrates on three vitamin supplements: Anti-oxidants, Vitamin C and Vitamin E.
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"More than ever dieticians have to be concerned not only with what and how well people eat, but they have to attempt to clear up the confusion about "taking" vitamins either to replace foods, or as supplements. Perhaps there is no more important aspect of providing proper nutrition for the public in the coming years than being able to provide insight and proper guidance for taking, or NOT taking vitamin supplements. "The first line of attack for many problems is already diet-centered...Despite all the breakthroughs in nutritional research, deciding what and how to eat can still be enormously confusing.""
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Health Care Systems, 2007.
A look at the arguments for remaining with the current American health care system.
1,460 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper attempts to demonstrate how, despite all the recent hype, the current health care system is the one most appropriate for the United States. It looks at how once one considers geographic, demographic and cultural factors, it becomes clear that universal health care is not, and cannot be, a solution that is viable in the long-term for America. It also discusses how the current system provides superior care at superior cost and how it does so using uniquely American values.
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"In addition, we should recognize that while universal health care might have institutional value in countries with more socialized economies, the rugged individualism that has fueled American hegemony since World War II should not be so quickly brushed aside. At the end of the day, our country can be only as strong as our values, and we have, for as long as this country has existed, prioritized the capacity for Americans to self-rule, to be free to make decisions about how to run their lives, even if those decisions turn out not to be the best ones. We value that sort of liberty, because we recognize that each intervention, no matter how loving or enlightened it appears, paves the way for another intervention, and then another intervention, and so on, until that thing we called liberty is but a phantasm of what it once was. "
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Media Ethics and Responsibility, 2009.
A critical look at the media's role in the case of the BTK killer in Wichita, Kansas.
1,223 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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The paper discusses the case of the BTK killer in Wichita, Kansas and the publication of the murderer's messages by a local newspaper "The Eagle". The paper discusses how many believed that publishing these messages increased the chances of catching the murderer in question, but the paper reveals that this newspaper was also interested in the publicity and hype surrounding the case. The paper mentions the role of media ethics and asserts that not only did the publication actually encourage the killer to go on, but it also inspired mass fear and stress in the eyes of the public at large.
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"There have been several serial murder cases which feature killers who play with the attention of the public through their manipulation of the media for various reasons. However, with the actual publication of messages supposedly from mass murderers, the ethical role of the media is put to the test. Many believe that publishing these messages increases the chances of catching the murderer in question; but in the case of the BTK Killer in Wichita Kansas, the publication of such messages by a local newspaper The Eagle provided little information to law enforcement officials and an arrest was made decades after the onslaught of the murders. Examples such as these show how publishing such communications may in fact be too much information for the public to handle and at the same time just continues to encourage the killer to commit more and more violent crimes. This specific case shows that the media's role in such events is sometimes just as hindering, if not more so, than it is helpful with the actual investigation."
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Process and Innovation, 2009.
Theorizes that process needs are a catalyst for I.T. innovation using Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) as an example.
4,995 words (approx. 20.0 pages), 27 sources, APA, $ 126.95
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This paper explains that, when Web 2.0 technologies are analyzed in the context of Peter Drucker's' seven opportunities of innovation, the process needs are the most dominant in terms of explaining the effects of social networking and the growth of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)-based software. The catalyst for these process innovations, the author points out, is the need for both individuals amongst themselves and in collaborating with organizations to have fewer constraints in communicating and accomplishing tasks. The paper demonstrates that the process need innovation of SaaS, which is build on the foundation of collaboration, is re-ordering the enterprise software landscape by changing significantly processes by which individuals and organizations interact with one another. Tables and figures are integrated into the text.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Process Need Innovation and Social Networking
Table: Web 2.0 Applications
Figure: Web 2.0 Explained
Collaboration and Social Networking
An Example of how Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Innovates Processes
Disruptive Innovation Factors by SaaS Approach
Table: Disruptive Innovation Factors by SaaS Approach
The Evolution of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS): A Timeline
Figure: Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Timeline
Innovation from Process Needs Improvement
Critical Success Factors for Process Innovation Success in SaaS
Conclusion
Appendix
Figure: The Structure of the SaaS Platform
Figure: SaaS Disruptive Technology Framework
Figure: Gartner Hype Cycle for SaaS, 2006
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"The initially unforeseen collaborative and communicative benefits of SaaS which include being able to complete projects with team members located at widely divergent geographic areas, the development of new strategies and programs using insights from team members located on different continents, and the ability to share documents. Virtual teams have been made possible through the use of SaaS applications, sharing designs, drawings, and documents within secured interactive forums, all hosted on a SaaS platform."
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Avi's "Nothing But The Truth", 2008.
This paper reviews Avi's "Nothing But The Truth", a dramatic story of a high school student who gets caught up in a whirlwind of gossip.
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This paper explains that the plot of Avi's "Nothing But The Truth" is about a high school student involved in an escalating situation of gossip and nationwide media hype, stemming from a minor incident that occurs during his homeroom class, which spins out of control. The author points out that the structure of Avi's book, using memos, Philip's journal entries, dialogue, and letters, provides the readers with an all-encompassing glimpse of how juvenile misconduct evolves into a nationally-recognized moral standoff. The paper relates that Avi uses the book as a paradigm of society and human relations. The author suggests that this book serves as a caricature of how stories become altered as they permeate among various social circles. The paper states that Avi implies that people have selective hearing and latch onto chosen information, adjusting and circulating it to satisfy their own needs, even if the truth must be voluntarily compromised in the process.
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"It seems that Philip's initial intent with humming along with the national anthem was simply to be inoffensive and amusing in the presence of Miss Narwin and his fellow students in homeroom. Like many typical high school students who seem to believe that slacking off in class and making wisecracks makes them appear "cool," it is possible that Philip simply wanted to make a spectacle and draw attention to himself, thereby impressing the girl that he likes as well as his classmates. Miss Narwin, however, did not find Philip's stunt to be comical, but rather insulting and disruptive."
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