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Partnerships in the Promotion of Child Development in the UK, 2002.
A study of theories on child development with specific reference to the UK.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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This paper examines the changing relationships between parents, children and the professionals involved in child development through the education system in the UK and England in particular. The paper includes an overview of theories of child development, current policy and interviews with a head teacher, an LEA officer and a mother who home-schooled.
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"Education policy through the 20th century and into the 21st has been influenced by figures including Freud, John Bowlby, Jean Piaget and BF Skinner to name but a few. In the post-war era, John Bowlby focused on the bond between children and their mothers as the prime relationship influencing healthy development. Bowlby?s views were highly regarded in his time - a 1951 World Health Organisation (WHO) committee described him as a ?wise man? for example, and based on his research said that placing children in day care could lead to ?permanent damage to the emotional health of the future generation? through separation from their mothers (cited in Davenport, 1994). Bowlby?s work could also be seen as having an influence on social policy, since the 1940s saw the provision of welfare benefits for instance to encourage mothers to stay at home with their children."
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Sites Promoting an End to Child Sex Exploitation, 2008.
A review and comparison of three websites promoting an end to child pornography, prostitution and child-sex tourism.
1,018 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper looks at websites that further the dissemination of information regarding child exploitation. The paper examines three such websites, from End Child Prostitution, Child Pornography and Trafficking of Children for Sexual Purposes (ECPAT) and from the Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS) of the United States Department of Justice Criminal Division, and ChildSafe Cambodia.
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"In contrast to ECPAT-USA's and ChildSafe Cambodia's websites, the CEOS section of the U.S. Department of Justice site provides news and updates primarily related to U.S. government activities in the war against Child Pornography, Prostitution, and Trafficking. Speeches from government representatives are available, along with information related to the passage of new laws, including Congressional testimony, aimed at supporting these activities (United States Department of Justice, Criminal Division). These first two websites, ECPAT-USA and CEOS, focus primarily on the United States, as opposed to the last focus of this paper, ChildSafe Cambodia."
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Child Poverty in the UK, 2007.
This paper examines the situation of children living in poverty in the UK.
1,967 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 62.95
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This paper examines a number of issues involving the poverty of children in the UK. First, the author examines statistics of poverty and its immediate consequences. Then the paper points out possible long-term consequences of children raised in poverty, such as health and education. Also considered are the causes of poverty. A study of the city of Derry and its children living in poverty is a focal point of the paper. The paper concludes citing the growing gap between those with viable incomes and those living in dire circumstances.
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"According to the Government, joblessness is the primary cause of poverty, thus helping people into the employment arena is central to its anti-poverty strategy (Tackling). Rather than targeting unemployment, the Government has targeted "joblessness,' with policies designed "not to create shops, but to influence who gets them and how well off people will be in work" (Tackling). The two key themes in the Government's active labor market policy are individualization of support to help people into work and the use of compulsion (Tackling). However, the Government has "introduced the toughest benefit penalties ever faced by unemployed people, and the extension of compulsion could distort an undermine the effectiveness of employment services" (Tackling). "
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Public-Private Partnerships, 2008.
This paper provides a cross-country analysis of the private sector's development in developing countries.
4,961 words (approx. 19.8 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 125.95
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The paper examines the development of the private sector in various countries and its impact on poverty, with special reference to the formal private sector. The paper discusses the role of individual, small and medium enterprises working in the large informal sector as engines of development. The paper focuses on the need for a pro-poor dimension in public-private partnerships (PPPs) with lessons from certain case studies. The paper then explores the limitations of the existing PPPs for service delivery in urban areas. Finally, the paper looks at the challenges lying ahead for PPPs in the water and sanitation sector in India in terms of involving the various stakeholders at the planning stage. The paper appends explanations of indexes used.
Outline:
Part-I: Formal Private Sector & Development: An International Perspective
Part-II: The Need for a Pro-Poor Dimension to PPPs: Some Examples
Part-III: Challenges for PPPs in India's Urban Infrastructure Development
Developing Inclusive Public-Private Partnerships in the Delivery of Water and Sanitation Services
The Potential Roles of Independent and Small-Scale Service Providers in Redefined PPPs
Hindrances
Conclusion
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"As per the FDI Confidence Index Survey conducted by A.T. Kearney in the year 2004, corporate investors now see macroeconomic and political risks as less threatening and perceive greater profit opportunities and reduced risk in the world's leading emerging markets. A fundamental shift in the outlook and perception is underway. At the turn of the century, the world is caught in powerful crosscurrents and many of the predominant trends manifest themselves in seemingly contradictory ways. For example, never before in human history has so much wealth been created so fast. Never before in human history have so many had it so good in terms of housing, food, comfort or use of new technologies. Today even in low-income countries large number of people have access to television, running water, electricity, healthy nourishment, vaccines and are better off than the middle-class of a century ago. Wealth is increasing -but so is inequality. Economic growth is rapid but poverty is persistent and misery endemic."
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Public Health Partnerships, 2008.
Looks at various types of public health partnerships using examples of two public health partnerships, "Dangerous Decibels" and the UNAIDS "Phones for Health".
1,740 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 56.95
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This paper begins discussing the various types of public health partnerships. This is followed by an examination of two public health partnerships that have current projects underway. The first is "Dangerous Decibels", a partnership aimed at promoting education of hearing loss among grade school children. The second is the recent collaboration of UNAIDS (a joint United Nations project on AIDs) with several private enterprises for the purpose of fighting AIDS in Africa through a project known as "Phones for Health". A conclusion is then drawn regarding the differences between these two programs, followed by an overall assessment of the topic.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
Types of Partnerships
Dangerous Decibels
UNAIDS-Phones for Health
Conclusion
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"Such brick and mortar projects highlight land use and geographic considerations and therefore local politics. That makes involvement in party politics a highly salient and legitimate activity for community development organizations. Their claim to represent the interest of a geographic community further propels them into political involvement. They often find themselves mediating or directly involved in politics as partisans in inter- or intra-community conflicts. Many such conflicts mobilize local politicians who may use their control over public spending for community development to reward supporters and punish opponents."
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Health Promotion, 2005.
An overview of company health promotion programs, their advantages and disadvantages.
8,842 words (approx. 35.4 pages), 53 sources, APA, $ 185.95
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This paper examines the growing trend towards companies offering health promotion programs. The paper explains that more forward thinking companies are offering these programs in an effort to help keep medical and other insurance costs down as well as attract higher quality workers. The paper looks at how well the health promotion programs were generally received by employees, why companies were motivated to offer the programs and describes some successful programs that were implemented. The paper further examines the benefits achieved from offering the programs from the perspective of both the company and the employee and identifies possible caveats associated with offering the programs. Finally, the paper looks at how such programs should be designed and evaluated and concludes that the programs are a very positive addition to the workplace.
Literature Review
Employee Receptivity
Company Motivations
Successful Programs
Competitive Advantage
Effects on Employee Health
Health Promotion Programs and Changing Beliefs
Reasons Underlying the Need for Health Promotion Programs
Adding Retirees to the Costs
Interesting Benefit for Company and Employees Both
Benefits for Employees
Work-Family Programs: Staying Competitive in the Labor Market
Caveats
Designing a Program
The Health Promotion Program "Bible"
Evaluating Health Promotion Programs
Conclusion
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"There are many reasons for a company to initiate a Health Promotion Program. Among these reasons are keeping other medical and insurance costs low, but also competing in the global marketplace. The literature cites both of these reasons; it virtually ignores the possibility of altruism in the equation, that offering opportunities for employees to enhance their health at work is simply "the right thing to do." As long ago as 1990, The Futurist predicted that companies offering health programs for employees and their families would gain a competitive edge, as reported by the Washington Business Group. It was assumed that such programs would improve the health of current workers as well as attract higher-quality workers (Futurist, 1990, p. 48). The magazine's report also noted that it seemed sensible to do so on other grounds. For example, it noted that 40 to 60 percent of a company's health care costs were created by spouses and children of the employee. "
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Ethics of Social Promotion, 2007.
This paper presents an examination of social promotions in school.
1,997 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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In this article, the writer explores what a social promotion does and then discusses the controversy surrounding its use. A case study is also presented in which a counselor disagrees with the social promotion graduation plans for a high school student and suggests several alternatives. The writer concludes that social promotion has a place in today's school systems, however, the need for personal responsibility cannot be minimized either. The writer maintains that the ethics of social promotion must be carefully weighed in each case so that the student reaches the most appropriate decision while not being enabled to deflect personal responsibility for success or failure. Further, the writer notes that school guidance counselors must be prepared to argue their case against the unwarranted social promotion of a student, while at the same time be able to offer alternatives that can satisfy the district by maintaining an ethical standard of high quality.
Outline:
Introduction
Social Promotion Defined
Argument for Banning Social Promotion
History of Social Promotion
Ethical Dilemma
Case Study
Conclusion
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"The practice of social promotion has been a debated topic in the field of education for many years. Those who agree with its use believe it allows a student to succeed who otherwise would have no hope of success, while those who are against its use believe it teaches students that they do not have to make an effort and they will be handed success anyway, which will harm them later in life.
School systems across the nation have been dismantling their social promotion policy over the past few years citing the fact that students need to be prepared for the real world and social promotion does not prepare them. In addition the systems dismantling their social promotion programs believe it is unfair to the students who work hard to fulfill the requirements to allow their peers to promote without the same success."
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Health Promotion, 2000.
An interview with 53-year-old woman to determine the relationship between an individual's health promotion behavior and her attitudes and beliefs toward health promotion practices and issues.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 7 sources, $ 63.95
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"Analysis of Interview Data Regarding the Connection of Health
and Health-Related Attitudes and Beliefs Toward Health Promoting Behaviors and Practices
Introduction
Health promotion consists of activities aimed at increasing the well-being of individuals, families and communities (Lancaster & Lancaster, 1992). Generally, hospitals and other community health care agencies and facilities offer a variety of health promotion programs (Lancaster & Lancaster, 1992). However, there exists a substantial body of theory and research supporting the notion that the extent to which people utilize these and other programs and services is strongly dependent upon their health beliefs (Hochbaum, 1958; Kegels, 1965; Rosenstock, 1974; Pender, 1987; Lancaster, 1992). "
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Community Development, 2007.
A discussion regarding community development and the merging of resources.
1,923 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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This paper reviews and discusses how communities develop. According to the paper, this development is dependant on the partnership of neighborhood communities who agree to share and/or combine resources. The paper reviews various related challenges and uses the five lenses analysis structure to discuss the main challenges present in such an educational setup.
Outline:
Introduction
5 Lenses Analysis
Conclusion
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"As mentioned in the very first factor: Formality, the success of the partnership will be dependent upon the formation of strong and trusting association amongst the contributors within a partnership. Also the benefit will lie with partnerships that will built upon already familiar ground as it will help the acceleration of the process and purpose of the partnership as the trust and confidence amongst the contributors will be built a lot more quickly. Also, when one leading agency will take control of representing the partnership to the international organizations and make the contractual agreements and take control of the incentives to increase the members, that is when the structural functionality will be done along more aware and knowledgeable lines (Dotterweich, 2006). "
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Social Promotion, 2002.
A thorough study which looks at the effects of social promotion on high school children- the practice of promoting school children from year to year dependant on the social status and not on their grades.
2,883 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 85.95
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This study identifies and evaluates the effects of social promotion among high school students. This includes social, psychological, and academic factors that are influenced by this practice. The study also discusses the factors involved in using a variety of alternative techniques to eliminate the use of social promotion as a means of grade advancement.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Review of Related Literature
Methods and Procedures
References
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"There are concerns that schools are performing an injustice by passing students onto the next grade level although they fail the basic requirements for the current grade level. Underachieving middle school students are being promoted with little regard as to how it may impact their future success in education. It sets the precedence for some students who believe that they do not have to make any effort and they will still move to the next grade without suffering any consequences. This gives the message that accountability in middle schools is unimportant."
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Self Promotion, 2006.
This paper discusses self promotion as it relates to a marketing campaign.
1,148 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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The paper takes inspiration from the innovative and shrewd self promotional campaign of Donald Trump who chose the reality TV as his expression of self-promotion. This paper discusses the marketing and promotion of a new product. The writer's designer wear and fashion house emphasizes low budget, creative and innovative strategies of self-promotion and employs its mainstream finances on the product and diversity. This would, in the writer's opinion, yield far better results than high exhibition and hiking prices. The writer believes that the public is phenomenally influenced by innovative entertainment programs and industries with their own peculiar individuality. Therefore the writer intends to emphasize personal individuality at all costs.
Table of Contents:
Market Analysis
Self-Promotion Plan
Conclusion
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"Therefore there is a lot of room for innovation and creative thinking to completely curb the parasitical affects of seasonality in fashion market. Fashion in itself is broad avenue of inter related industry of glam, beautify, accessories, comfort and style. Therefore there are many related markets in the fashion industry and an entrepreneur can always expand their commodities, sometimes intimidating and sometimes complimenting other industries. Fashion industry has a considerably protracted life cycle; it has maximum sustainability and growth rate. Decline of such an ever evolving industry like fashion is hard to perceive. However, maturity which is an increased price competition is highly likely since new brands step in the emerging markets can maintain high profit margins. Fashion market can be colossally diversified and segmented into a vast range of foot wear, accessories, clothing, and cosmetics."
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Health Promotion, 2007.
This paper discusses health promotion in nursing practice and provides an overview of the current literature.
1,076 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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In this article, the writer examines three different articles in order to discuss the issue of health promotion within nursing. Firstly the writer looks at "Does 'Health Promotion' Really Promote Health?" by Feinstein, Alvan. The writer then discusses "Diet and Diabetes--the New Recommendations" by Pam Dyson. Finally the writer examines the article "Noncompliance with Body Weight Measurement in Tertiary Care Teaching Hospitals" by Jensen, Gordon L. & Janet M. Friedman, Donna Henry K, Annalynn Skipper, et.al. The writer concludes that in all of these articles, health promotion is defined as enabling the individual to engage in more effective self-monitoring and self-care, not simply on a physical level, but on a psychological level, as away from the nurse's immediate supervision, the patient must continue to monitor his or her exercise, diet, and other aspects of health.
Outline:
Article 1: Primary
Article 2: Secondary
Article 3: Tertiary
Conclusion
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"It is important to remember the role of weight loss in diabetes health promotion and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. A nurse must stress the need for caloric limitation, as well as merely monitoring blood sugar and consumption of high-sugar foods, as fat-dense, high calorie foods that contribute to obesity can be equally dangerous. This can be difficult when patients do not experience complications from their condition, but merely have diabetes as a silent presence in their lives. Nurses must provide support to making lifestyle changes, and accomodating cultural tastes and needs, as well understanding as psychological conflicts over conflicting media advice when ensuring that the secondary health promotion intervention is effective."
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Book Promotion, 2005.
A look at the principles of book promotion with a focus on Sophie Rowlands' "Belle of the Ball".
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses the elements of book promotion, in particular Sophie Rowlands' romance novel titled "Belle of the Ball". It looks at how book promotion is expensive and how effective promotion and strategic publicity translate into increased sales and revenues. It also looks at how promoting a new book requires conducting detailed market research, persistence, and, above all, dedication to the task of promoting it by leveraging book publicity tools and innovative online PR opportunities.
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Bre-X and the Power of Promotion, 2002.
A discussion on how the Bre-X story displays the importance of promotion in any business enterprise.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 71.95
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This essay will argue that the significance of the Bre-X story is that it displays the importance of promotion in any business enterprise. Bre-X officials played the Canadian media, and in particular the new electronic medium of the Internet, to promote their Indonesian gold find. An analysis of the Bre-X story will demonstrate that if the promotion is crafted to appeal to the desire of the media and the public for a particular narrative, in the short term few will look close at the details of the business plan and practices behind the promotion.
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