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From Oral Tradition to Electronic, 2004.
Examines how communication methods have changed from oral to electronic.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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This is an essay that provides a discussion of major changes in the form of communication among people and societies, including oral tradition, written/printed communication, and electronic communication.
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"Annabelle Sreberny-Mohammadi identifies three specific historical eras or periods in communication. The first and earliest period was one in which orality or the oral tradition was dominant. The second period emerged with the development of print or written communication. The third major historical period in communication was the result of the technological developments creating electronic media ...'
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Value of Oral Tradition, 2005.
This paper discusses the value of oral tradition, making use of Alistair MacLeod's writings.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 6 sources, $ 71.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that for Alistair MacLeod, oral tradition helps in finding identity and finding meaning in lost roots. The writer points out that in King's stories, oral tradition creates a link with the next generation and is the main way to keep the Native culture alive. The writer notes that the kind of knowledge that comes from oral tradition is precious. Once it is gone it cannot be replaced. Further, the writer claims that oral tradition is more than history because it creates bonds with the past that keeps people human.
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"Oral tradition is simple but it is very rich because of the information it contains. Oral history is "a field as ancient and richly varied as humanity. Its living roots lie in the oral traditions of aboriginal peoples, which bear not only their histories, but also their ways of understanding the world and their place in it". Oral tradition gave more than knowledge about the world. It offered a way of living."
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Oral Tradition, Gossip and Urban Legends, 1999.
This paper explores how human communication has changed over time.
3,329 words (approx. 13.3 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 95.95
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This paper is a comparative analysis of various types of story transmission; specifically oral tradition, gossip and urban legends. The paper offers discusses and offers definitions of oral history, gossip, folklore, oral tradition, rumors and urban legends. The paper describes how and why story transmission has changed over the centuries. The paper examines some of the pros and cons of the different types of human communication.
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"Languages are not static and lifeless, they are alive - sloughing off unnecessary waste even as they are growing, expanding and regenerating. This constant change and flexibility enables language to thrive and remain useful. As a language experiences metamorphoses, the methods of application flourish as well, increasing communication capabilities and consequently maximizing potential benefits as well as negative possibilities."
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Oral Traditions, 2005.
This paper discusses oral traditions as presented in Thomas King's "One Good Story, That One" and in Alistair MacLeod's "No Great Mischief".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper that Thomas King is a Native American author; whereas, Alistair MacLeod is Scottish. The author compares their use of language, structure and the interaction of past and present. The paper relates that King's stories are based in Native oral tradition; however, MacLeod's fiction is about his family's mythic past.
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"Thomas King is a Native American whose stories are based in Native oral tradition, demonstrate great respect for elders, and illustrate the myths of his people. At the same time, King blends the current experience of his people into the narrative. Alistair MacLeod writes of his family's mythic past and his narrative, which also depends on oral tradition, moves between the past and present, with greater focus on his forefathers. This paper will compare and contrast the structure of King's One Good Story, That One with MacLeod's novel No Great Mischief to show that King's deceptively simple story is just as complex as the novel."
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Wiretapping, Electronic Surveillance and Electronic Eavesdropping, 2002.
This paper analyzes the US Supreme Courts decision on wiretapping, electronic surveillance and electronic eavesdropping.
4,400 words (approx. 17.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 160.95
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This paper looks at the history and past case law and what led up to the current laws. The author evaluates the state of the law today and discusses if it should be changed or if it has recently changed taking into account the events of September 11th.
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The Changing Tradition, 2003.
An insight into the oral tradition of the Native Americans through a review of Leslie Marmon Silko's book "Ceremony".
1,582 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper explains how traditions must change over time to remain relevant and shows how Leslie Marmon Silko illustrates the importance of oral tradition and language with Tayo?s story in her novel, "Ceremony". It examines how Native Americans believe that when people speak, they exchange spirits and the addition of human breath transforms sounds into words and gives them life. The living word then becomes a part of each individual who hears it which is why oral tradition is so important to them. It compares Auntie and Josiah and how they view tradition and people outside their race and how Silko uses Auntie to represent people who blindly follow the traditions of the past while not believing in the spirit behind them.
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"Oral tradition includes many different forms including ?letters, anecdotes, gossip, jokes, poems, legends, family stories, crafted stories?that must be included for a person to become self-knowing, to create community and even to comprehend the evil, the witchery, which disrupts community? (Brown). Silko uses many of these forms in Ceremony. The novel, as a whole, is an example of a crafted story. The different components of the novel are also important parts of the oral tradition. Grandma ?liked to sit by her stove and gossip about the people who were talking about their family? (Silko 89). As she gossiped, she carried on that tradition. The story of Tayo is also a good example of Silko using the oral tradition, because it is an example of a family story."
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The Tale-Telling Tradition of Women in Caribbean Literature, 2002.
This literature essay compares two stories written by Caribbean women authors, and discusses these in relation to women's oral histories and traditions in Caribbean cultural contexts
2,650 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 97.95
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This literature essay compares two stories written by Caribbean women authors, and discusses these in relation to women's oral histories and traditions in Caribbean cultural contexts. Referring to the post-colonial and feminist theory, the author of this paper analyzes women's writing as a reflection of traditions with story-telling, women's "voice," and histories that are particular to women and Caribbean culture.
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Electronic Money, 2008.
This paper discusses electronic money in relation to the traditional banking methods, analyzing Berndt Kempa's article "Money in an Electronic World".
2,619 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 78.95
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The writer notes that in his enlightening article regarding electronic money, "Money in an Electronic World", Bernd Kempa argues that electronic funds are not likely to replace traditional money any time soon but that the role of the central bank in determining a country's monetary policy may be affected. The writer points out that the Kempa voices these concerns in closing his research in which he successfully illustrates the development of electronic funds and cash. The writer discusses that companies such as eBay and Amazon.com have turned the retail industry upside down and these two companies alone handle billions of dollars annually in electronic funds across international markets without ever handling physical currencies. Yet, the writer maintains that central banks will continue to determine monetary policy because the simple fact is that none of these new economy institutions or the electronic funds that accompany new business models creates money themselves. The writer concludes that they only move currency values that have been created via traditional channels.
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Author Analysis
Developments in Electronic Money
Conclusion
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"These observations are, while not being indicative of an impending catastrophe, somewhat alarming for economists who might be concerned with monetary policy at the national level. However, by raising such alarms, the author does not adequately support why he believes electronic funds might hold the potential to undermine such national economic and monetary policy when, in fact, all electronic funds originate first with the issuance of funds through traditional channels. No company that regularly operates in the financial markets, private or otherwise, has the ability to generate funds, whether electronic or otherwise, in any manner that supersedes the role or the oversight of the central banking systems."
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Electronic Payment Systems, 2005.
This paper discusses the use of electronic payment systems in banking and global e-commerce.
2,655 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 79.95
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This paper explains that electronic banking, also known as electronic fund transfer or EFT, uses the computer and electronic technology instead of traditional checks and other paper transactions. The author points out that electronic payment systems, in comparison to tradition labor-intense systems, require human intervention only in specific problem cases thus saving the companies and their consumers time and money; however, customer self-service, through electronic payment systems, does not reduce costs if customers do not use it as an alternative to the traditional paper method. The paper relates that electronic commerce in developing countries permit better access to information and marketing opportunities but also have negative aspects such as delays and questionable security.
Table of Contents
Electronic Fund Transfer
Electronic Payment System
Global Electronic Payment Systems and E-Commerce
Electronic Payment Systems in Developing Countries
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"At present, business organizations, consumers and government agencies throughout the world take advantage of payment technologies to send and receive funds (Kushawara 2003). Consumers pay their taxes and make other payments electronically; governments receive these taxes and distribute refunds also electronically; and enterprises put these modern technological tools to move payments and other funds. Electronic business payments have proved valuable in saving money, improving efficiency and helping deliver better returns to shareholders. With these benefits, organizations are better able to use their financial and human resource on more important or critical objectives and activities than on processes that need to be automated."
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Electronic Signatures and E-commerce Development, 2002.
A comprehensive look at the use of electronic signatures and other forms of identity authentication in an attempt to protect business over the internet.
9,320 words (approx. 37.3 pages), 110 sources, APA, $ 192.95
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As more and more human activities can be undertaken on the internet, such as entertainment and commerce, the challenge is set now for governments and international institutions to ensure high levels of security for electronic communications, both private and commercial. Through the analysis of the technological background, the international legislative framework and sociological issues, the paper evaluates and highlights the main drawbacks and problems related with electronic communication. It identifies the structural, legislative and sociological reasons which prevent a generalized adoption of means of authentication and secure communication on-line, such as electronic signatures. The paper indicates solutions and guidelines to conduct electronic commerce and electronic communications to a broader diffusion and to build the average man?s confidence in trading and interacting online.
Table of Contents:
Executive Summary
Overview
Findings
Electronic Signature - Technology, System and Law
From Hand-Written to Electronic Signature
Technology
Electronic Signatures
Key Based Systems
Digital Signature
System
Public Key Infrastructure
PKI in Practice
The Different Approaches
Law
UNCITRAL Model Laws
European Union
North America - USA and Canada
Australia, Japan and Singapore
Cross-Border Recognition
Confidence and Development
Structural Electronic Signature?s Drawbacks in Comparison with the Hand-Written Signature
Legal Framework?s Limits
Security Weaknesses and Risks with the Internet
Development
Conclusions
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"Apart from these evaluations, both signatures are mechanisms for secure information management and ?symbols that signifies intent? , specifically the intention to authenticate a documents. Intent means that a security system must guarantee the non-repudiation of a message containing a declaration by assuring that the sender cannot later deny having sent that message. The application of this function in the electronic context presents the most problematic issues because of the unclear definition of the non-repudiation technical meaning . The uncertainty of this definition and the doubts about the limits of the binding capacity of a declaration electronically signed are probably one of the main reasons of the scarce confidence in using e-signatures to conclude on-line transaction."
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Electronic Payment Methods, 2004.
An overview of the main features and benefits of electronic payment methods.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper provides an overview of electronic payment methods and outlines the relative advantages of electronic payment methods both for customer service and increased profitability. The main features of electronic payment cards, which include credit cards, virtual credit cards, debit cards, and charge cards, are described, and the main characteristics of successful e-payment methods are outlined. The recent successes of PayPal and VeriSign are outlined, and the author?s personal interest in the subject is discussed.
Outline
Electronic Payment Methods
Main Features of Electronic Payment Methods
Electronic Payment Methods, PayPal and VeriSign
Personal Interest in Electronic Payment Methods
Additional Information on Electronic Payment Methods
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"Successful e-payment methods share a number of characteristics. These are: independence, interoperability and portability, security, anonymity, divisibility, ease of use, and transaction fees. Independence refers to the ability of e-commerce methods to operate without installing specialized software. Those e-commerce methods that do not require specialized hardware or software are more likely to be successful. Interoperability and portability refers to the ability of forms of e-commerce to interlink with other enterprise applications and systems. Security is an important consideration that encompasses the safety of the transfer and the chance of the transfer being intercepted. Anonymity is a characteristic of cash payments, where payment cannot be traced back to the buyer."
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Electronic Marketing, 2006.
A summary of the book "Electronic Marketing: Integrating Electronic Resources into thee Marketing Process", which was written by Joel Reedy and Shauna Schullo and its relevance in e-commerce.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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This paper analyzes the book "Electronic Marketing: Integrating Electronic Resources into the Marketing Process", which was written by Joel Reedy and Shauna Schullo and published by Thomson in 2004. The paper suggests that this book is an excellent source for business people and general readers who are interested in learning about electronic marketing and related e-commerce issues.
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"Electronic Marketing: A Book Summary Electronic Marketing: Integrating Electronic Resources into the Marketing Process was written by Joel Reedy and Shauna Schullo and published by Thomson in 2004. This book is an excellent source for business people and general readers who are interested in learning about electronic marketing and related e-commerce issues. Six chapters are particularly useful and informative, and require extended examination and discussion. In the chapter, Introduction to the Resources of Electronic Marketing, the authors examine why electronic marketing has expanded so rapidly over the past ten years."
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Electronic Payment Systems, 2006.
An examination of virtual money, electronic payment systems and newer modes of money not yet in place.
6,452 words (approx. 25.8 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 149.95
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This paper presents an in-depth study of electronic payment systems, their history, advantages and disadvantages. The paper describes the different forms of electronic payment systems and discusses the impact of the internet and electronic cash on the banking system and how we exchange money. Definitions of different types of electronic currency are provided as well as a brief comparison of electronic money systems in Europe and the United States. The paper also discusses smart card technology. Finally, the paper looks at possible electronic payment systems of the future and poses new questions that must be addressed regarding the application and future use of these systems.
History
Foundation of Electronic Banking
Automatic Clearing Houses
Credit Cards
Debit Cards
E-money
Smart Cards
System For the Future
Conclusion
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"To be able to understand the electronic systems in use today, it is important to look into the early history of electronic banking. All of the systems in use now have their foundations in the early systems that were developed thirty years ago. It is interesting to note that the history of early electronic banking parallels the time frame of Internet development. The Internet has always been an integral part of electronic banking and will continue to play a vital part in the electronic world of the 21st century."
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Electronic Banking, 2006.
This paper argues in favor of electronic banking rather than traditional checks.
2,135 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 66.95
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This paper explains that, while there are some consumers who remain loyal to checks for security reasons and the comfort of seeing things in print, more and more customers are enjoying electronic payments; therefore, electronic transactions are transforming the banking industry. The author points out that, in addition to electronic payments being convenient, they are less expensive for the consumer, particularly through the use of online bill payment, and offer opportunities for rewards for using credit and debit cards. The paper states that, in other countries, banks have been able to make checks all but obsolete by charging considerably more for check transactions than for other forms of payment. The paper includes several long quotations.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Electronic Payments vs. Traditional Checks
The Advantages of Electronic Transactions for Banks
Conclusion
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"Although the Banking System is moving toward becoming paperless, American's still write more checks per person than any other industrialized nation. An article entitled "Why do we Use so many checks" asserts that in the year 2000 49.6 billion checks were written and were valued at $47.7 trillion. The author explains that unlike other countries the United States experienced an increase in check writing during the 1990's which has contributed to the continued use of checks. As was previously mentioned in this discussion, the number of checks that are now being used has begun to decrease, but it is still a significant amount. "
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Electronic Arts, 2007.
An analysis of Electronic Arts, a leading provider of interactive software games and online gaming.
1,583 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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The paper discusses how Electronic Arts strives to be the market leader for games played on next-generation gaming systems. The paper relates that Electronic Arts develops, markets, publishes and distributes products for 12 different hardware platforms. The paper outlines the objectives for Electronic Arts that include a variety of new game releases. The paper describes how the company's leaders have played a significant role in Electronic Arts' success. The paper contends that their commitment to ethics sets Electronic Arts apart. The paper discusses their strengths, weaknesses and opportunities. The paper examines the threat of the intensely competitive nature of the industry.
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Company Description
Organizational Assessment
Strategic Directions:
Implications
Assess the Company's Strategy
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"Electronic Arts is headquartered in Redwood City, California. In addition to this facility that doubles as a development studio, they also have studios in Los Angeles, Orlando, Chicago, Montreal, Tokyo, Chertsey, Guildford, and Warrington, England and employ approximately 7,200 people. This leading provider of interactive software games and online gaming recorded revenues of nearly $3 billion for the fiscal year ending March 2006, a decrease of 5.7% from their 2005 revenues. Operating profit was most recently reported at $325 million, a significant 51.4% decrease from 2005. Net profit, for fiscal year ending March 2006, was reported at $236 million, a decrease of 53.2% from 2005 figures ("Electronic Arts")."
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