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Where Past Meets Present, 2006.
An analysis of the novels "Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston and "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan.
750 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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This paper studies "Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston and "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan, both of which deal with the issue of cultural identity. The paper shows how in these stories the female protagonists seek equilibrium between their Chinese heritage and their emerging American identities. The paper details the journey to self-discovery each of the women travel and then compares points of similarity between the two novels. Ultimately, the paper concludes that both focus on the mother-daughter relationship as a parable for the process of acclimation. In both "Warrior" and "Luck Club", the paper shows how the daughters' experience symbolizes the cohesion of past and present and represents the direction for the future.
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"The protagonist is continually at odds with her mother because she insists that the narrator play the traditional role of a submissive daughter. The mother also believes that the narrator will join a company of wives and slaves, but ironically she teaches her the song of the woman warrior Fa Mu Lan. Through time the narrator learns valuable lessons from her mother and at moments has admiration for her. Maturity and growth enable the narrator to overcome her fears of China and her family. The American culture made her life less complex and much more simplistic. Along with simplicity, the narrator may have lost some vitality due to the artificial atmosphere of the American culture. She eventually achieves her own cultural identity blending both her Chinese background and her American future."
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Where Past Meets Present, 2006.
A comparison between the novels "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan and "Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston.
780 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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This paper reviews, compares and contrasts two contemporary American novels by female writers: Amy Tan's "The Joy Luck Club" and "Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston. The paper explains that women writers in particular tend to focus on the cultures from which they have emerged, exploring the influence of culture on the identity of their female protagonists. This paper studies how the female protagonists in both of these novels seek equilibrium between their Chinese heritage and their emerging American identities.
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"The protagonist is continually at odds with her mother because she insists that the narrator play the traditional role of a submissive daughter. The mother also believes that the narrator will join a company of wives and slaves, but ironically she teaches her the song of the woman warrior Fa Mu Lan. Through time the narrator learns valuable lessons from her mother and at moments has admiration for her. Maturity and growth enable the narrator to overcome her fears of China and her family. The American culture made her life less complex and much more simplistic. Along with simplicity, the narrator may have lost some vitality due to the artificial atmosphere of the American culture. She eventually achieves her own cultural identity blending both her Chinese background and her American future."
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Fantasy Meets Reality: Bionics, 2004.
A look at how the field of bionics is gaining ground as a legitimate scientific endeavor.
881 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper examines how bionics is becoming a respectable field of research with a variety of applicable benefits. It looks at how advances in computer technology have enabled engineers to reduce the dimensions of processors and transistors to sizes appropriate for medical applications in two primary venues: bionic therapy and bionic enhancement. This paper briefly explores some of the developments in bionics and the potential outcomes of such research.
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"Today, researchers work relentlessly to improve the lives of people suffering from countless ailments. From hearing and vision to circulatory system repairs, medical therapy continues to make great leaps in bionics. The twentieth century saw the advent of orthopedic implants, cochlear devices to augment hearing, organ transplants and the development of experimental spinal nerve bridges [Science, 2002]. The "development of cochlear implants (has) given hearing to people, previously deaf, through auditory nerve stimulation" [Maguire, McGee 2]. Vision research begun by Giles Brindley in the 1960's has branched out substantially into areas of retinal simulation through chip implants, direct optic nerve stimulation and even cameras hard wired into the occipital lobe of the brain [Lavine, Roberts, Smith 2]. "
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Deadly Cars: When Alcohol Meets Machine, 2004.
Looks at the deadly social problem of drunk driving.
1,278 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper begins by briefly tracing the history of alcohol and alcohol consumption and then looks at its transformation from a mildly annoying social phenomenon to a potentially hazardous and deadly phenomenon when combined with the automobile. The paper looks at the effects significant alcohol consumption can have on a driver's performance, the warning signs of drunk drivers, who is most likely to drive while drunk, and who is most likely to die as the result of a drunk driver.
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"Alcohol is a legal drug, one of society?s oldest and most popular behavioral modifiers. (NEFA) While teetotalers and social reformers of the last 200 years have done much to alienate people from alcohol and to cast it as a terrible social ill, they have often only succeeded in bastardizing its consumption without really making a dent in its wide acceptance. Alcohol and humankind have a long history together that is hardly going to be erased by a few laws, or a handful of sermons. Alcohol is found in the most primitive and the most advanced of cultures known to man. According to most ancient mythologies, it was a gift from the divine. Egyptian mythology says that Isis and Osiris taught the people how to make beer. Greek mythology speaks of the great gods of intoxication, such as Dionysus and Pan. In many cultures it has served as a way of purifying water, a natural painkiller and anesthetic, and a socially bonding experience for celebration. In our modern culture, however, it has taken on a far darker role."
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"Bowling For Columbine": Pot Meets Kettle, 2005.
An examination of Moore's film, "Bowling For Columbine" as a work of propaganda.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper provides an examination of Michael Moore's documentary film, "Bowling For Columbine" as a work of propaganda. It looks at Moore's exposure of the roots of violence, his techniques and how they support his thesis. The paper also looks at Moore's desire to provoke as well as to inform.
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"When Michael Moore's film Bowling for Columbine was released it was certainly a controversial film. Closely following the tragic incidents at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado Moore's film set out to expose the root of the problems behind such acts of violence. In doing so he learns that the conventional answers of easy availability of guns, violent national history, violent entertainment and even poverty are inadequate to explain this violence when other cultures share those same factors without the equivalent ..."
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America Meets Ireland, 2008.
A creative writing piece, written in narrative form, describing the discrimination towards Irish immigrants to America in 1847.
700 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 24.95
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This paper, written in the first person narrative form, describes what it was like for an Irish immigrant to the United States in 1847. The paper specifically focuses on the discrimination that was aimed at Irish immigrants, specifically with regard to employment opportunities. It then briefly compares the Irish situation to Blacks who lived in America at the time.
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"The blacks were our only competition. We were among the two predominant non-American groups of people living in America now. We were alike but forced to compete for jobs. Not until the Conscription Act went into effect in 1863 did things start to change. White, being Irish came along with being white, men were forced to be part of the draft, pretty much being forced to fight in war. Free blacks were exempt from this act but that didn't mean they couldn't be forced into war as well. This caused many more riots and blacks were being targeted. Racial tensions increased greatly."
"Between the religious and racial strain to the hardships trying to find work and sanitary living conditions, we stuck together. Some called us the most "Americanized Americans". We loved our new country and we were determined to make it work. Some may think we fought to hard, but it was a struggle worth fighting. Now, some 25 years later, I see our perseverance proved to be victorious. Conditions have drastically changed, but we are still continuing our fight down the long road of equality and acceptance."
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East Meets West, 2003.
Reflections on the Palestinian issue from an Israeli perspective.
2,859 words (approx. 11.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 84.95
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This paper is written in the first person by a young Israeli, and it tells of his thoughts on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It uses "Representations of the Intellectual" by Edward Said to examine the way the representation of such an issue is clouded by one's personal views and beliefs.
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"I am an Israeli, and in 1990-2, I went traveling in Southeast Asia. Traveling has become a ritual in the Israeli society, and many young people are doing so after they finish their mandatory army service of two (females) or three years (males). I left home in early September of 1990, shortly after Sadam Hussein invaded Kuwait. The winds of the Gulf War began to blow in the world. In November, I was in Nepal. There I became ill and went to see a local doctor. The doctor took his time to explain to me how Iraq was going to wipe Israel from the face of the earth, and that I will soon be a refugee. I could hear and see the ugly grin in his voice and face. This was the first of several encounters I had in the following months. When the war started in mid January, I was in India. I had to cut short my visit there because of the growing anti-western sentiment: pro-Iraq demonstrations in the streets, puppets of President Bush hanging from lampposts, anti-American graffiti on the walls and so on."
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Cinema: East Meets West, 2003.
Examines the legacy of Hong Kong cinema in Hollywood.
2,000 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This essay examines the impact and influence of Hong Kong filmmakers, such as Wong Kar-Wai, on their Western counterparts in Hollywood. This paper focuses especially on the works of Quentin Tarantino and how he drew ideas and inspiration from Hong Kong screenplays.
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"When maverick filmmaker Quentin Tarantino exploded onto the Hollywood scene in the early 1990?s with Reservoir Dogs, he established his own unique style pieced together from a myriad of influences. From Hong Kong cinema for instance, Tarantino lifted plotlines set against a morally ambiguous criminal underworld that distorted the dichotomy between law and lawbreaker. Often characterized by anti-hero personas and dedication to values such as loyalty, honor and integrity, his characters are also deeply rooted in the Hong Kong tradition. Tarantino however, breaks from fast paced Hong Kong editing by combining longer takes with lateral camera movement to construct diegetic space in Reservoir Dogs, a film whose plot Tarantino admittedly lifted from Ringo Lam?s Hong Kong masterpiece City on Fire."
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Cognitive Psychology Meets the Lexicon of Linguistics, 2004.
Explains the cognitive processes of understanding sentences with anaphoric references.
1,853 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper examines the use of anaphors, an element of language that can only be understood contextually, in the English language. More specifically, an anaphor is defined as an element of speech that depends for its reference on the reference of another element. The paper looks at the syntactic constraints on anaphoric reference and how the use of anaphors can completely change the meaning of a sentence. Also discussed is the importance of sequencing in language and how anaphors refer to sequential aspects of language patterning.
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"One could argue, of course, that either way, this is irrelevant, as the two ideas are interrelated?when boring people visit one?s home, life often feels quite boring, just as visiting boring people can itself be quite boring! However, to determine the precise semantic meaning in a sequential fashion, one must understand the context the speaker is speaking from. Is it that dear Aunt Mary and Uncle Bob are boring people, and the speaker finds these unwelcome visiting relatives to be unpleasant intruders in his or her happy home? Or is the speaker dreading suffering through a visit to these two individuals? home for a dreary Thanksgiving of dry talk and dry turkey?"
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Kurt Lewin: Field Theory Meets Autism, 2005.
A unique perspective on how Kurt Lewin's Field Theory may be applied to modern day work in the field of autism in respect to Theory of Mind as outlined by S. Baron-Cohen.
3,263 words (approx. 13.1 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 93.95
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Kurt Lewin's contributions to the current field of psychology are voluminous, however his name may be more obscure from the average student's list of greatest scientific contributors. Nonetheless this paper provides the opportunity to bring Lewin's Field Theory into relationship with the more modern contributions of S. Baron-Cohen's Theory of Mindreading to discuss its current applications with autism. The paper includes figures.
Paper Outline:
Abstract
History of Kurt Lewin
The Lasting Impact of Cassirer
Field Theory
Theory of Mind
Mindreading
Research in Autism and Theory of Mind
Behavioral Treatment for ASD
Discussion
Field Theory, Theory of Mind and Autism
References
Figures
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"Relating Theory of mind back to the original equation of Field Theory, the Cognitive Attributes of Theory of Mind belong to the person. Being Mindblind or being a Mindreader is not a function of environment, rather it is an innate quality belonging to the person. Baron-Cohen (1995) believes it to be an adaptive process for survival but regardless of it origination it is within the person and is part of his/her unique lifespace. This point will play into how Theory of Mind and Field Theory may explain why ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) is the most effective treatment for ASD."
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Embracing the Past, 2006.
This paper discusses how elements of the past, rather than being forgotten, shape society.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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In this article, the writer looks at William Faulkner's quote from Act I Scene III of 'Requiem for a Nun', "the past is never dead. It's not even the past". The writer points out that the play was intended to discuss the world of the characters in a small southern town. The writer further shows that the lines from the play relayed how events of the past continuously affected people in the present and suggests that this is a continuing cycle throughout society.
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"Although individuals may attempt to forget elements of the past, it is the past that allows society to be strengthened over time. Furthermore, due to the fact that what occurs in the past cannot be forgotten, the past continues to influence life, and therefore, remains part of the present. The concept of history demonstrates that "the past is never dead". Countries, such as the United States, are rich with historical evidence of their past. This occurs through the construction of museums, monuments, and buildings that house historical documentation."
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Effective Meetings, 2008.
Looks at ways to conduct effective meetings including the use of good listening skills.
2,125 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 66.95
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This paper explains that the results of meetings may not be positive if the leadership of the organization does not have a plan of action for the meetings and leadership styles that are not conducive to effective listening. The paper then points out that this is because the process of planning a meeting allows the leader to create an environment, which inspires results, and that the manner in which the workers are valued through effective listening will motivate the employees to achieve those results. The paper also relates that, in planning for effective organizational meetings, there are six key factors and six types of leadership related to listening skills to consider.
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"The affiliative leader/listener: This type of leader focuses on the emotional needs of the workers and listens to their issues, allowing them to express emotions. While this type of leader earns the trust of workers, there is a danger in this leadership style because emotions can become volatile and alter the business focus. During the course of meetings one of the key areas of concern is that emotions will negatively impact the goals of the meeting, as previously noted."
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Gatsby and Loman's Past and Future, 2008.
This paper compares the past and families of Jay Gatsby in F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" and Willy Loman in Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman".
941 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 33.95
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The paper discusses how Jay Gatsby in "The Great Gatsby" and Willy Loman in "Death of a Salesman" are both men dreaming of a future, in large part as a reaction to the disappointments of their lives. The paper shows how Jay Gatsby conceals a past he finds inconvenient, although he understands his past and can address it honestly. The paper contrasts this to Willy Loman who tries to recapture a past, but fails because he cannot understand what that past is.
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"Gatsby has all but buried his past, at least to those who see him. The details of his family and his relationship with it are sparse. At the beginning of chapter 6, the first mention is made of "James Gatz of North Dakota" (Fitzgerald, 64) who became Jay Gatsby when he saw a yacht resting in seductive and treacherous shallows in Lake Superior."
"His family were "shiftless and unsuccessful farm people" (Fitzgerald, 65) whom he accepted as his parents only in a bare, reluctant biological sense. In his own conception of himself, he was an invention to which he stayed faithful to his tragic end, scrupulously dedicated to what F. Scott Fitzgerald refers to as "the service of a vast, vulgar, and meretricious beauty" (Fitzgerald, 65)"
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Team Meetings, 2004.
A brief analysis of five common problems associated with running an effective team meeting.
943 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper discusses five common problems that may occur regarding team meetings. The paper examines the issue of the leader of the team not being prepared or able to lead the meeting. The paper contends that a leader must be able to move the team into a position of collaboration, rather than just cooperation. The fact that team meetings can become a "clash of egos" is discussed. The paper presents the problem of teams that are poorly formed. The paper also explores the problem of meetings coming to an end without addressing everyone's issues.
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"One potential problem associated with running a team meeting is that the leader in charge of the team meeting, in charge of setting the agenda and moving the meeting along productively has not been trained, is ill-equipped in "people skills," or just has not done the homework. There may have been a "leader" who called the meeting together, but if he or she thinks the meeting will just "flow" without strong direction, a big mistake is being made, and time is being wasted.
"Leadership means setting an example," former Chrysler CEO Le Iacocca said; "when you find yourself in a position of leadership, people follow your every move." That is also the case in a team meeting. According to the Keller Williams Realty Agent Leadership Council Clinic (Keller Williams Realty, Inc., 2004), the leader of the team meeting's first and basic task is that she or he must have done the necessary homework in order to: a) define the problem to be approached and/or solved during the meeting; b) research and carefully present all available and pertinent information about the problem; c) determine what the criteria should be utilized in the process of approaching and solving the problem; d) have some possible solutions prepared, share them with the team, and solicit comments and additional solutions from the team; e) discuss and reach consensus as to which solutions meet the criteria which had earlier been spelled out."
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Leading a Team Meeting.
This paper discusses that team meetings are one of the most efficient ways of circulating information through a company.
770 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 27.95
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This paper explains that an effective way of increasing productivity and profit from any particular department of a company is communication through project team meetings which, when conducted effectively, provide an opportunity to disseminate information and to track the progress of the team. The author points out that the problems with actively implementing these meetings are lack of participation, preparation, connecting, and acknowledgment or appreciation. The paper relates that the team leader or manager can enable the success of leading an effective team meeting by satisfying its objectives and its participants.
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"The work of the project, the evaluation and numerous other tasks will be conducted by team members outside of the meetings. The dissemination of results and the agreement on forward actions will take place in the team meetings. Although its sounds easy enough most companies struggle to adequately inform all concerned parties, unless that person is directly involved on a specific project. The project manager must ensure that all meetings are effectively planned, run and recorded."
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