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"Multi-Facial", 2006.
An analysis of the film "Multi-facial" and the way it presents the reality of actors to the audience.
986 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses the film "Multi-facial", written, directed by and starring Vin Diesel. The paper discusses the way in which the film makes use of its pseudo-documentary style of filming to highlight the difficulties of an actor whose multi-racial appearance causes casting directors and filmmaking insiders to view him with suspicion. The paper describes the way in which the film suggests to the viewer that this is a reality that is encountered by actors behind studio walls.
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"This rough texture of filming places the viewer, constantly in the position of the auditioning casting director of the actor played by Diesel. It forces the viewer to ask, how do I read this actor, racially? It is thus just not a point of plot to ask how will Mike's face be 'read' by the individuals who may or may not give him a job. The viewer is asked to reconsider his or her assumptions. Time and time again, Mike's auditioning directors reject the actor because they feel that the audience's eyes will not read Mike's facial characteristics correctly as a member of a particular racial group."
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Facial Expressions of Emotion, 2002.
A paper focusing on problems encountered in the attempted measurement of facial expressions of emotion using the judgment approach, examining what is thought to be the fundamental and universal types of facial expression and how facial expressions differ
2,893 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 85.95
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In this paper the judgement-approach method of measurement for facial expressions of emotion (one of the most widely-used types) is analyzed, with comments on its validity (the correlation between two independently-measured tests) and reliability (concerned with the consistency of the test scores obtained). Ekman and Friesen, two pioneers in this field whose work is greatly respected, are used as a basis for this analysis, with examination of some of their studies and a look at cross-cultural differences in the facial expression of emotion. The question is posed of whether there is a difference between the experience and expression of emotion in the face and how frequently 'display rules' (which interfere with the expression of emotion in the face) cause confusion in the judgement of what emotion a person is actually experiencing.
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"The experience of emotion is integral to who we are as humans. Darwin (1872 in Ekman, 1973) defined emotion as essential to the welfare of group-living species. Without emotion, we would be unable to be attracted to one another, reproduce, or interact socially, amongst other things. Emotions also have distinct motivational properties (Izard, 1971). As humans, one of the primary ways in which we express emotion is through facial expressions (Ekman, 1975), acting as an indicator to others on whether a person is happy, sad, angry or any number of other things. Hence, it is an important nonverbal tool of communication between individuals. As there is no known physiologic test to measure the state of emotion in a given person, facial expressions are a useful way of determining this. The concepts of facial expression and the measurement of emotion were first seriously explored by Charles Darwin. Since Darwin, many people have investigated the measurement of emotion, via many different methods. Some have been met with more success than others. In this essay I will focus on a specific type of emotion measurement ? that of investigators studying the recognition of facial expressions of emotion via the judgement approach."
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Multi-grade Teaching, 2005.
Examines the viability and advantages of multi-grade teaching in the American educational system.
7,930 words (approx. 31.7 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 171.95
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The basic definition of a multi-grade classroom refers to a student-centered classroom in which students learn across two or more grades and are generally instructed by the same teacher for two or more years. This paper explores the educational viability of multi-grade teaching and whether the process is effective at instructing students. It compares and contrasts the educational performance of students who have been instructed via the method, with those in traditional educational classes, in standardized testing, social development, reading and writing. The paper also explores the impacts that the process may have on younger students versus older students. It is the contention of this paper that multi-grade education is an equally effective means of teaching America's youth, with similar results, lesser financial burden, and more opportunity for improvement as the process is learned and perfected by teachers.
Paper Outline:
Introduction
Multi-grade Teaching Analyzed
Strengths and Weaknesses
Effective Teaching Strategies in Multi-aged Settings
Teacher's Role in Multi-grade Education
Do Multi-grade Classes Work Better?
Quantitative Studies
Implementing The Correct Plan
Conclusions
Bibliography
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"Another factor that has proven beneficial to the classroom is the diversity and knowledge that multiage classrooms can bring. Not unlike in grade-based classrooms, each student in a multiaged classroom is at a distinct level in their educational development and progression. However, that fact is not a hindrance, but the primary benefit of a multiaged classroom in which the students are ideally taught under a curriculum that fosters and utilizes these differences to help students at both ends of the spectrum. The process not only helps the children recognize that everyone is at a different level, but it also helps students accept this fact and helps to ease the competitive nature of classrooms where students are all expected to adhere to the same academic performance standards."
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Facial Expressions, 2005.
A discussion on whether facial expression influences emotions.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 5 sources, $ 80.95
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This paper is a research report on an experiment in whether facial expression influences emotions, following the view of many that research supports the idea of the facial feedback hypothesis that holds that making a facial expression can alter the individual's subjective feelings in the direction of that feeling represented by the facial expression. It examines how some believe that making such a facial expression can actually cause the related emotion, while others hold that it can only intensify that emotion that is already felt.
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"Research has long been conducted on the connection between expressive behavior and the emotion experienced, much of it based on facial expressions and what they really mean. This research considers some of what has been developed in the literature regarding this topic and then tests the connection between facial expressions and emotions experienced, serving as a test of the facial feedback hypothesis that holds that making a facial expression can alter the individual's subjective feelings in the direction of that feeling represented by the facial expression. In simpler terms, if you smile, you begin to feel happier. Some believe that making such a facial expression can actually cause the related emotion, while others hold that it can only intensify that emotion that is already felt."
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The Multi-Cultural Workforce, 2004.
This paper discusses the benefits of a multi-cultural workforce.
1,660 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 53.95
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This paper explains that most American companies hire a multi-cultural workforce because its diversity offers a significant advantage, locally and globally. The author points out that a multi-cultural workforce is able to give a more appropriate response to increasingly diverse consumers; therefore, by increasing multi-cultural diversity in the workforce, companies are capable of increasing sales and productivity to reach wider markets. The paper relates that companies with multi-cultural workforces must be aware that diversity also can be dysfunctional by producing negative dynamics such as stereotyping, cultural clashes and imbalanced power.
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"A prime example is the Hispanic ethnic group; they are a large part of the growing diverse workforce. According to Imberman and deForest they state, working with the Hispanic ethnic groups, a person can detect the lack of knowledge stemming from their backgrounds. Hispanics are hard workers and embrace their bosses with high regard. Imberman and deForest write about an incident where a manager wanted to increase the productivity of the plant, he decided to dress down and become more relaxed with the employees. Within the Hispanic work ethic, this type of action demonstrates the manager is not of leadership quality, and is not to be as respected. The workers see the manager as less of a leader and more of an equal. Within the Hispanic ethnic group, an individual does not need to speak Spanish to increase productivity or promote good work habits; an individual just need to show respect, and make clear what to expect from them."
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Multi-Cultural Education, 2005.
An overview of the challenges of multi-cultural education, with a focus on New York City.
2,401 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 73.95
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This paper examines how a particularly special challenge is involved for the educator in the multi-cultural classroom with the various aspects of racial, cultural, and ethnic diversity that is involved. It examines how the teacher who effectively accomplishes the teaching and integration of all students in this classroom environment has the potential of attaining a particularly rewarding experience in education.
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Statement of Thesis
Introduction
Bench-Marks in New York City Schools
Definition of Multi-Cultural Education
History of Multi-Cultural Education
Program Categories
Sub-Cultures Existence with Cultures
Reducing Racism, Prejudice and Other Fear and Ignorance Factors
Issues in Learning
Cooperative Learning
Conclusion
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"New York City is a place full of diversity and is in fact the home to Ellis Island, Lady Liberty whose arms have taken in all ethnic and cultural representations of the rainbow into her harbor throughout the last 228 years and yet it has not changed. The responsibilities and considerations in educating the Americans of today in New York City grows were more ethnically and culturally diverse as the world becomes smaller and smaller."
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Facial Expression, 2005.
A literature review of the role of facial expression in communication.
4,830 words (approx. 19.3 pages), 19 sources, APA, $ 135.95
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This paper examines the role of facial expressions in interpersonal communications. The paper first discusses what type of messages conveyed by facial expressions are most effective in interpersonal relationships. Next the paper looks at the use of facial expressions to convey emotional meaning and context. The paper also discusses attribution theory as it pertains -- i.e. the inferences people make based on the information conveyed through the communication process.
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"This paper reviews literature relevant to the role of facial expressions in interpersonal communications. One research question is investigated through the conduct of the literature review. The research question in..."
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Facial Surgery, 2006.
A discussion regarding how the world today perceives facial surgery.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 10 sources, $ 26.95
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The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the perception of facial surgery. The paper deals only with radical facial surgery, reporting that up to 75,000 operations are performed annually in the UK alone. This report focuses on ethical concerns because certain procedures are questionable. The paper goes on to evaluate the reasons people choose to undergo facial surgery.
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Facial Recognition Technology, 2007.
An analysis of the advantages of facial recognition technology over other forms of biometric authentication.
825 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper discusses facial recognition technology as a method to provide more reliable security and identity confirmation. It describes some of the uses and advantages of facial recognition technology over other forms of biometric authentication. It then discusses its past uses and concludes by discussing its viability for use at large scale venues.
Table of Contents:
Overview
Past Uses
Viability for Use in Large-Scale Venues
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"In order for facial recognition to be effectively implemented at a large-scale venue, the video surveillance infrastructure must be in place, and also be able to provide images at a suitable resolution for facial features to be analyzed. Furthermore, in order to increase the accuracy of the technology, security personnel must be able to maximize control of the environment, as well as the subject. Lastly, it should be noted that, due to technological limitations, "performing facial recognition processes with relatively high fidelity and at long distances remains technically challenging for automated systems" (John D. Woodward et al., 2003, p. 12); therefore, facial recognition must be implemented at points of entry into the stadium, and even then will only have limited success, due to the myriad constraints on the technology, as well as the environmental preconditions that must be met to ensure accuracy."
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Multi-Programming and Time Sharing, 2005.
This paper discusses the historical evolution of operating systems with a focus on multi-programming and time sharing, two major milestones that led to modern local and wide area networks.
1,675 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 54.95
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This paper explains that multi threading or programming entails an operating system literally slicing time up so that each program can run smoothly to completion without interfering with any other program. The author points out that new operating system technology allows programs such as MS-Word, which has been written and compiled to run in a certain sequence, to be run out of sequence yet the results still comes out correctly to the user as though the program ran in order; this technique, called Out-Of-Order execution is similar to how multi-threading works. The paper relates that background processing allows printing or backing up a system's pertinent data while playing Solitaire in the foreground or for KaZaA users to create a CD while listening to another song playing in the foreground.
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"New programming languages such as Java and C++ all recommend that for programmers to incorporate multiple threading concepts directly into programs so operating system have less responsibility. Java implements a thread scheduler that can help decide if and when each thread should execute. Operating systems of the past could only tell dumb programs how long a particular thread was but not when to run it in a CPU cycle -- today, programs like Java can make this type of decision. "For instance, when a lower-priority thread is running and a higher-priority thread resumes (from sleeping or waiting on I/O, for example), it will preempt the lower-priority thread." "
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Multi-Cultural Patient Care, 2002.
A look at the health care demographics in the U.S. and how this is pushing for the need of multi-cultural patient care. Focuses on the Family Birthing Center.
857 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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This research paper discusses multi-cultural health care. With the demographics of the United States changing and the birthing hospitals being flooded with immigrant women, this paper focuses on the Family Birthing Center and its need to adapt and change. It explains how this institution needs to offer special services to the diverse population and how they are so far, succeeding in this context.
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"As the demographics of the United States continue to change to include more foreign nationals, health care professionals need to become increasingly aware of multicultural issues. Developing a greater cultural awareness of a particular client population can aid health care providers in improved care giving. With the steady increase of people from other countries coming to the United States, health care professionals have been asked to assess and respond to the needs of a more diverse community such as the one confronting The Family Birthing Center. Changes in the racial, ethnic, and religious make-up of this country challenge those in health care to assess how to deliver care to their clients. Many advanced health care professionals have recognized the need to respond to changing populations, including the American Nurses Association, which recognizes the importance of cultural preparedness and offers culturally diverse curriculum among its programs (Peterson)."
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Multi Protocol Label Switching, 2002.
An overview of Multi Protocol Label Switching.
3,400 words (approx. 13.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 124.95
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This piece provides an overview of a new networking technology called Multi Protocol Label Switching (MPLS). The author discusses how modern networks used in large corporate environments and ISPs utilize the IP model and consist of layers. After discussing these layers, the author describes how MPLS improves networking performance by combining two of the most important of these layers, the switching and routing layers. The author then describes how MPLS greatly improves performance by attaching a label to each packet of information and then creating a special path for that packet. After providing the reader with the advantages of this technique including why it is superior to some of the older techniques, the author then discusses why implementing MPLS is a good idea.
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Multi-Denominational and a Multicultural Congregation, 2001.
A discussion on the difficulty in and the reasons for creating a multi-denominational and a multicultural congregation.
4,215 words (approx. 16.9 pages), 9 sources, $ 112.95
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This paper examines the difficulties in creating a multi-denominational and multicultural congregation. The author lists the major factors for creating such a congregation and provides an historical overview of Pentecostal, Christian, Caucasian and African-American, Roman Catholic, and Messianic congregation to support his opinion.
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"Creating a truly multi-denominational, multicultural, congregation from the ground up is a difficult challenge. Part of this has to do with the fact that historically, a cultures identity gets lost in the loss of ritual and community. A charismatic congregation seems to have the most open forum for spiritual expression it allows for a good foundation for which to build a healthy non-restrictive congregation due to the fact that its doctrines and practices allow for the individual take part in an individual?s own representation of worship. Thirdly, some of its philosophies are very widely excepted, and easily translatable between denominations, religions, and cultures. However, charismatic congregations alone do not foster multicultural fortitude.
Along with the good foundation of charismatic ideals, there needs to be an active and dynamic set of standards to foster and nurture this sense of multicultural congruency within the congregation. In defining some of these ideas, as well as exploring the history of effective multicultural denominations and observing some the culture in these congregations, in particular Roman Catholicism, Pentecostal, in particular congregations with primarily Baltic Russian and African-American background, and Messianic Judaism, correlations can be made as to effective ideals, practices and doctrines for a charismatic multicultural congregation."
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Multi-Cultural Children's Literature, 2005.
A look at the history of multi-cultural children's literature in the United States.
2,104 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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This paper explains that the history of multi-cultural children's literature is inextricably tied to the social history of America. This history is examined and the writer points out that the incorporation of multicultural children's literature into the popular American library has been a story of civil rights, historical trends, and individual agency. Some books examined for their contribution to this trend are Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book", the French "Tin Tin" series by Herge Moulinsart among others.
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"The history of Hispanic-Americans, though not as brutal as that of the African-Americans, is equally grueling in its disregard for native culture. Enslaved in South and Latin America, this demographic faced the same cultural history that the African-Americans did, but without the same causal cry for acknowledgement and involvement into the common knowledge base as witnessed by African-Americans. Many of these groups also have roots in the Native Americans (First Nations' Peoples) of the United States, and as such, have received a historically inaccurate and unflattering history though children's literature in America as the demographic with whom the brave American settler's battled and, later, the heartless killers who ravaged the west of the idolized American Cowboy."
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The Multi-Fibre Arrangement, 2007.
An analysis of the developments in trade and clothing as a result of the Multi-Fibre Arrangement (MFA) in the textile industry.
1,168 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 40.95
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Many developing nations rely heavily on their ability to produce low cost goods for the international market in order to fuel their economies. This paper examines how the Multi-Fibre Arrangement (MFA) was introduced to protect the economies of developed nations' textiles and clothing industries through the introduction of quotas. It also discusses how, as a result, many developing nations have found that their access to such large markets as the United States and the European Union have been restricted quite drastically and thus the expansion of such industries has been limited.
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"International trade is based on economic theory states that there is a potential gain from trade among two or more countries, in doing so each country will export the good in which it has a comparative advantage over another in the production of a certain commodity if its opportunity cost of producing that commodity is lower (Daniels, J. & Radebaugh, L. & Sullivan, D. 2004, p147). The theory of comparative advantage comes from the theory of absolute advantage which states that certain countries have an advantage over other countries in producing certain commodities, eg Saudi Arabia producing petroleum, Australia producing beef, China producing textiles and clothing. This can be due to differences in land, labour, capital and technology (Fraser, I & Fraser, S & Gionea, J. 2003, p206). "
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