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Paperless Society: Fact or Fiction?, 1999.
A paper which considers whether it is possible to eliminate paper from our society altogether due to the widespread usage of computers.
1,813 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 4 sources, $ 58.95
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This paper seeks to answer the question whether society can live without paper at all, with the dramatic increase in the use of computers. It shows that a few current trends support the idea of a paperless society such as the increasing amounts of people using the Internet. It has been estimated that there are 44,000 new users every day. This has led to people spending more time on-line, and has also caused the Web to impact a number of industries and as newspapers and periodicals. The paper also explores the use of CD-ROMS which are contributing to the situation, as they add a new visual and interactive element.
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"A few decades ago, the word document conjured up an image of a book, letter, or printed report. A decade ago, when word processors started being used instead of typewriters for documents, this definition changed to include textual computer files as well. In recent years, with the increased functionality of word processors and as other complementary products became available, the meaning of document included not only text but other information, including graphics, spreadsheets, fonts, sounds, movies, images, compressed or encoded text, and any other information that might be contained in a computer file."
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"Gasoline Prices: Fact or Fiction", 2005.
A look at the ideas presented in this article by Tom Lehman.
995 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 35.95
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The article "Gasoline Prices Fact or Fiction: A Primer on Supply and Demand" by Tom Lehman, reviews a number of theories about the rise in gas prices and determines whether or not these theories are fact or fiction. The paper shows that the ideas have risen over the past few years, especially following natural disasters.
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"The first idea presented is that "Gas prices are controlled entirely by wholesalers and big refinery oligopolists who illegally collude and profiteer at consumer expense." This idea has been deemed fictional because gas prices are controlled by supply and demand. This theory completely ignores the demand for gasoline. The demand for gas is price inelastic because when prices change consumers buying habits change much less than the change in price. Gas is a necessity and with the rise and fall of prices consumers do not have the time to react. Gasoline has very few, if any close substitutes and in the short run consumers don't really have a solution. Consumers could go out and buy hybrid cars but that would be a long term solution that would cost a significant amount of capital up front, much more than the temporary rise is prices."
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Troy: Fact or Fiction, 2002.
An examination of whether the story of Troy from Homer's "Iliad" is based on historical fact or myth.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper will discuss the historical precedent set by Homer's The Iliad, and seek to understand the mistaken conclusion that it was an actual history, rather than a mythos. By understanding that certain archeologists have shown, the evidence does not, and cannot perpetuate this theory, and hence, never proven. By resenting the facts that have been uncovered from this ancient story, as well as some of facts that are shown in the data recovered for the site of Troy, which is the basic foundation for this argument, we can see how the evidence is severely lacking in the connection of fact with fiction.
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The Trojan War: Fact and/or Fiction?, 2006.
This paper examines the historical facts and archaeological findings and questions if the Trojan war in fact took place.
2,347 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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The writer of this paper ponders the issue of the Trojan war and debates whether the war in fact occurred. This paper discusses the lack of writing and description of the Trojan war until Homer's "Iliad" written some 300 years after the event. This paper examines the modern archaeological excavation findings as well as discusses geographical and historical facts of the Trojan war.
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"There are some other curious literary anomalies. If the Trojan war was such an important event to the mainland Greeks, why is it that there are so few other descriptions or writings about it, until Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, some three hundred years or so, later. "Another epic, the Kypria, dealt with the events leading up to the arrival of the Greek forces at Troy at the beginning of the ten-year siege. The full text of this epic no longer survives, but a capsule summary of its contents is preserved."
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Thanksgiving: Fact or Fiction?, 2006.
Sorts out historical facts from the origin myths of Thanksgiving.
3,140 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 20 sources, APA, $ 91.95
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Many historical facts have been lost in the shuffle concerning the Thanksgiving Holiday traditions in America, in favor of origin myths commonly accepted by mainstream society. This paper examines some of these origin myths and sorts them out from the true historical facts.
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"Although physical remains of their settlement have not been found, historians and geographers have utilized surviving navigation logs and other records to reconstruct the 1526 voyage. Based on the latest research, the San Miguel de Gualdape settlement probably was situated on the mainland of what today is McIntosh County in Georgia, opposite Sapelo Sound. Disease and disputes with the local Guale Indian village caused many deaths in the settlement, and finally in November 1526, the African slaves rebelled, killed some of their Spaniard masters, and escaped to live with the local Guale tribe."
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Fact vs. Fiction in the Election of 1820, 2004.
A debate on the truth and fiction in the debate of 1820 during the American elections.
700 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 24.95
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A contrasting view of truth in American politics citing the points of view of Donald Senese, Lynn Turner, and Alice Cary. The paper is based on the fact that Monroe won the popular vote.
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"Throughout the course of American history, tall tales have been told to stir the imagination, to entertain, and to spark a sense of patriotism. Our nation?s history is built on the backs of men who are perceived as being larger than life. Stories about such great legends as Johnny Apple-seed and Paul Bunion have been passed down through generations. Heroes like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Ben Franklin are symbols of the strength of our nation. Because of this notion, which renders these great leaders as nearly immortal, many become susceptible to fallacies in history. By placing these heroes on such a high pedestal, we often forget, or rather care not to remember, that they are but men. More importantly however, we often lose sight of what is true in history. A highly debated topic among historians is the election of 1820. This debate derives from the electoral vote against Monroe. Opposing views about this topic are expressed in the contrasting works of Donald Senese and Lynn W. Turner."
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Vampires: Fact or Fiction?, 2004.
A look at the historical facts behind the vampire myth.
1,541 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper examines how it is clear from novels and movies, such as ?Interview with the Vampire? and Bram Stoker?s "Dracula?, and long-surviving TV shows, such as ?The Musters? and ?The Addams family?, that there is a genuine folklore fascination with vampires. It analyzes how the vampire genre is a perfectly legitimate theme for horror stories, as legitimate as ghosts, werewolves, and other monsters. It also discusses the lack of empirical evidence as to the genuine existence of vampires, past or present. It shows how myths and folklore about vampires are part of the landscape of history and very easy to come by for researchers, but factual evidence is far more difficult to obtain.
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Vampire Folklore and the Burning of Corpses
Believers, Murderers and Some History of Vampires
Conclusion
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"This phenomenon of burning the corpse of a suspected (or ?known?) vampire is universally present throughout folklore literature, notably in the richly descriptive vampire book edited by Alan Dundes . There are myriad customs when it comes to the burning, however. In Romania, for example, as recently as 1914 (Dundes, 17), the vampire corpse was ?disinterred,? undressed and put in a bag; the clothes were put back into the coffin, sprinkled with holy water, and the coffin was returned to the grave. The body was taken to the forest, the heart was cut out, and the body cut up in pieces, and burned, piece by piece, with the heart being burnt last. Those present came near the fire when the heart burned, so the smoking from the burning vampire heart passed over them, to ?protect? them."
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Gladiator: Fact or Fiction, 2001.
This paper discusses the historical facts, as well as the mistakes and fabricated elements, in the movie "Gladiator."
1,155 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper looks at Ridley Scott's movie , "Gladiator." The author compares and contrasts the movie's portrayal of Marcus Aurelius, Commodus, and Maximus Decimus Meridius, with what happened to them in their "real" lives in ancient Rome.
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"Marcus Aurelius was actually the Roman Emperor at the time the movie took place. The real Marcus Aurelius was the last of the Five Great Emperors of Rome. He ruled from 161 to 180 BC. The movie corresponded nicely with these dates. As portrayed in the movie, Marcus was a very wise stoic philosopher. In the movie Marcus desired to hand Rome to the Senate and showed so in his handing the Empire down to Maximus. In actuality Marcus Aurelius did often portray the image that he respected the Senate and publicly held a very Republican point of view. Speculations have been made though, that Marcus Aurelius simply may have put up this front to avoid the fate of other rulers such as Julius Caesar."
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Life After Death: Fact or Fiction, 2006.
This paper examines the age-old question: Is there life after death?
4,001 words (approx. 16.0 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 108.95
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The writer of this paper contends that while it's impossible to prove whether life after death in fact exists, one must be willing to consider the speculative information that's available. This paper explores the scientific, religious and spiritual aspects as to what occurs after death. The writer examines reported cases of near-death experiences, as well as reincarnation, in which individuals remember previous lives. The majority of reported incidents regarding reincarnation have occurred in children in South Asia, where Hindu and Buddhist thought popularizes the concept of reincarnation. This paper also discusses the issue of the "light" which many claim to have seen immediately following a near-death experience. This paper examines expert scientific research which supplies reasonable explanations into near-death experiences. This paper also details the various types of out of body experiences which include: Seeing a dark tunnel, feelings of peace and quiet as well as meeting others who have previously passed away.
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"Although psychics, parapsychologists and others have long known about the out-of-body experience, frequently called "separation",1 the greater scientific community has not accepted it as a normal phenomenon occurring under even bizarre conditions, nor is the average person generally familiar with it. However, it seems to be the key to unraveling the mystery about what happens after death. In other words, if we can prove that some aspect of the self, soul, or consciousness can leave the body under certain circumstances, the question arises: where does it go if not into the next dimension - notably the spirit world. A separation is completely unlike daydreaming, dreaming, or sleep. It is also unlike hallucinating, undergoing a trance, or the hypnotic state."
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Global Warming: Fact or Fiction?, 2002.
An argument presenting both sides of the global warming issue, focusing on whether it is a real issue or merely a hypothesis concocted by scientists to prevent environmental pollution.
1,200 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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The following paper examines both sides of the global warming issue. The writer discusses the first issue, by making reference to ecological perspectives that claim that certain human activity such as population growth, deforestation, and fossil fuel burning, have lead to increasing solar radiation or heat in the earth's atmosphere, thus increasing the natural temperature of the earth. The paper also deals with the reverse argument which questions whether humans are really increasing the earth's temperature at a alarming rate, or whether humanity is just a ripple in the earth's pool of history, and warmth is simply nature taking its course.
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"Global warming is a very important environmental issue concerning the world today and the future of humanity. The issue with global warming is certain human activity such as population growth, deforestation, and fossil fuel burning, have lead some scientists to hypothesize that humans are increasing solar radiation or heat in the earth's atmosphere, thus increasing the natural temperature of the earth. Some greenhouse gases are naturally produced in the Earth's atmosphere from water vapor, and carbon dioxide. The earth's history also shows how the overall temperature of the earth's surface has fluctuated throughout its existence. A problem that arises with the global warming debate is weather patterns have only been traced back to about one hundred and fifty years; therefore it is hard to predict the outcome of the future with such a short past. Another argument surrounding global warming is, are humans really increasing the earth's temperature at a alarming rate, or is humanity just a ripple in the earth's pool of history, and this warmth is nature taking its course? The answers to these questions depend on who you ask, or your view of nature's role on earth."
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UFO Encounters: Fact or Fiction?, 2001.
This paper explains both sides of the issue of UFOs and alien abduction.
2,884 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 15 sources, $ 85.95
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This paper questions the veracity of unidentified flying objects. The author discusses the origins of claims of contact with extraterrestrial life. Also covered are some of the 'evidences' offered to back up claims of the existence of UFOs.
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"The publicity of encounters with UFOs started in the late 1940?s. There had been reports before that time, but they had not received much exposure by the media. It all started in 1947. One day Kevin Arnold, who was flying his single engine plane, reported that he had seen objects flying around that could not be explained. He estimated their speed to be three times what was possible at that time. He described their motion was similar to that of a saucer skipping across water. The term flying saucer was born. The debate of the validity of these claims was also born (Randles 2)."
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Richard III: Fact vs. Fiction, 2005.
This paper discusses several examples of the history behind Richard III, about whom William Shakespeare wrote his play.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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The paper explains several examples of the history behind Richard III, about whom William Shakespeare wrote his famous, if historically inaccurate, play. The paper deals with the issue of political maneuvering and examines the villainy of Richard III and his rise to power.
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"Richard III. Fact vs Fiction. The scandalous portrayal of Richard III was the result of political maneuvering by Henry IV and his Tudor successors who came to the throne by force. This was deemed necessary by the Tudors to make the people believe they had rescued the country from the York Dynasty."
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Fibromyalgia Syndrome: Fact or Fiction?, 2008.
This paper explores the controversy surrounding the reality of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS).
1,422 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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The paper relates that because fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is so difficult to classify, there exists a number of researchers who believe that FMS is not a physical disorder at all but it is one that has psychological implications. The paper identifies the symptoms of FMS and discusses the probability of its existence. The paper shows how professional opinions seem to be moving in the direction of confirming the syndrome, but concludes that more research is still needed.
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Symptoms of Fibromyalgia Syndrome
The Fibromyalgia Syndrome Controversy
Living with Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Conclusion
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"The term "fibromyalgia" is derived from the words "fibro," Latin for fibrous tissue and the word "myo" and "algia," which are Greek for muscle and pain, respectively. Despite its link with arthritis, it is not a form of that disease, although it is a similar rheumatic condition (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services [USDHHS] 1). FMS is a disorder that primarily affects individuals in middle age; however, some individuals are affected at a younger age (Selfridge and Peterson 6). According to Erik Dalton, FMS is a disorder with an unknown etiology. FMS is a disorder with a "constellation" of symptoms, which are often vague and unexplained (Selfridge and Peterson 8; Dalton 62)."
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VoIP-Fact or Fiction, 2005.
A discussion regarding VoIP, it's history and the success of the technology today.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 6 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper discusses VoIP and its move from an arcane, emerging technology into the mainstream of public and corporate consciousness. Its application in call center and campus type environments is discussed as a way to illustrate its wide application and that its technological failings have been largely solved. Additionally, the technological developments are outlined and some network mapping diagrams are included to enable the reader to visualize the conceptual network application of VoIP.
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"Voice over internet protocol (VoIP) is not a necessarily new technology or even a revolutionary technology. However, the application of VoIP itself in the corporate and consumer environment, once widely achieved, has the ability to revolutionize the communication industry and the way that both professional and private consumers convey information vis-?vis the plain old telephone system (POTS). VoIP has its roots in a technology developed during the 1980s called time division multiplexing which divided up bandwidth on a wide area network (WAN) between voice data and traditional data streams(IP, 2003). However, this early technology in VoIP application was extremely limited because it still required separate networks for data/LAN traffic and another for the voice packets (IP, 2003)."
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Assessing the American Spirit through Fiction and Non- Fiction, 2002.
Reviews both American non-fiction and American fiction works of art to support the notion that the American spirit is reflected in both types of literature.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 44.95
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One of the most poignant quotes in American literature comes from Donald Briscoe, who stated that "To understand American Literature, it is necessary to examine both its fiction and its non- fiction because the key to the American Spirit can be found in both." This paper assesses Briscoe's quote through addressing two works of American fiction and two works of American non- fiction with the intent of proving how the spirit of the American people is reflected in both types of literature.
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