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Punctuated Equilibrium, 2004.
An analysis of the theorized form of evolution called punctuated equilibrium.
1,020 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper discusses the form of evolution known as punctuated equilibrium. The paper contends that punctuated equilibrium appears to be increasingly proving itself as the most appropriate model for explaining evolution. The paper defines punctuated equilibrium as a theory that still holds to the idea of generational change, but suggests that it happens relatively quickly (geologically speaking). The paper explains that even if one is a creationist and does not believe in macro-level evolution, one must admit that micro-evolution has been proved to exist in a way that can only be explained as punctuated equilibrium.
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"Evolutionists for generations after Darwin imagined a slow and steady process of adaptation, in which daily culling and breeding success very gradually adapted a population from one form into another. Such a process would not be dissimilar to unnatural selection, such as that done with domesticated animals, that gradually worked to change a wolf into a little Cairn Terrier or Shih Tzu. However, some have suggested that there might be a more sudden sort of change involved, in which evolution moves suddenly and with great speed. This theorized form of evolution, called punctuated equilibrium, has been widely debated, but seems to be increasingly accepted by scientists. There appears to be evidence for punctuated equilibrium from laboratory experiments, from field and fossil evidence, from theory and even from Darwin's original work."
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Wilfred Owen's "Dulce Et Decorum Est", 2000.
A look at this famous war poem and its use of precise diction, figurative language, graphic images, audience and punctuation.
1,639 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 53.95
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Darwin's Natural Selection, 1994.
This paper discusses Darwin's evolutionist' theory of natural selection: Historical/scientific background (Lamarckianism & Malthusianism), "The Origin of Species", influences and punctuated equilibrium.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 8 sources, $ 79.95
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"More than a century after his death, and four generations after the publication of his chief work, The Origin of Species, Charles Darwin remains possibly the most controversial scientist in the world. His name is inextricably associated with the debate (now a political and cultural one, not a scientific one) that continues to swirl around the theory of evolution, a theory that deeply shook the Western view of humanity and its place in the world.
We conventionally speak simply of the theory of evolution, leaving off the explanatory phrase, "through natural selection." At most, perhaps, the general public has heard of "survival of the fittest"--an unfortunate phrase, since fitness in everyday usage is associated primarily with physical conditioning and athletic ability. "Survival of the most suited to its ... "
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The Masoretes' Vowelization of God's Name, 2007.
A grammatical study into the vowelization of God's name in the Hebrew scriptures.
9,553 words (approx. 38.2 pages), 33 sources, MLA, $ 195.95
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This paper discusses the vowelization of God's name in the Bible. It begins by discussing punctuation in the Bible, particularly in the Hebrew scriptures. It then compares this use of grammar to other ancient languages. It discusses the evolution of the grammatical system, leading up to the system called 'Masoretic Hebrew' punctuation at the end of the twelfth century. The paper discusses in detail the different grammatical forms of God's name, particularly the Masoretes' vowelization of His name.
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"When Jesus Christ was on the Earth, spending his Earthly life, he would always appeal to the very words of the Old Testament, and this was taken to be indicative of the fact that Jesus Christ himself approved of this version of the text, and that it had been exactly and accurately transmitted. This Old Testament was the version that was favored and used by the ancient Jews, and it was also considered to be an extremely trustworthy version of what had been originally written by Moses. The Old Testament books as they appear in the Hebrew Bible are actually divided into three distinct groups, and they are: the Law, the Prophets, and the Writings. It was the priests that were given the innate responsibility of preserving the texts, and this was because of the fact that these individuals were considered to be the divinely appointed guardians and the teachers of the Law. (Forever Settled: A Survey of the Documents and the History of the Bible)"
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Claudio Monteverdi's Opera "Orfeo", 2008.
This paper analyzes the organization and expression in Claudio Monteverdi's opera "Orfeo".
1,605 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper uses the first two strophes from Act III's aria, "Possente spirito", to demonstrate the brilliant fusion of musical organization with emotional expression in Claudio Monteverdi's 1607 opera "Orfeo". The author points out that the fierce turbulence in Monteverdi's personal life is reflected in the plot of the opera. The paper relates that the opening two strophes, of which the text is quoted in the paper, are accompanied by basso continuo with parts of the first strophe punctuated by two violins and similar punctuation in the second strophe performed by two cornets. The author states that other strophes end in a brief ritornello. The paper explains that, for the vocal style, Monteverdi employs stile rappresentativo, or "the representational style", to convey the passions behind Orpheo's impending request to be allowed into Hades.
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"The spirit of these dotted eighth--sixteenth notes also effectively predicate the final line in the second strophe as Orfeo forwards the argument that since having lost his wife, he has no heart and cannot be alive, and therefore his entrance into Hades would be legitimate. Posing this argument to the ferrymen, Monteverdi paints a picture of Orfeo as coy as he is courageous. The composer makes the conclusion of Orfeo's question also a facetious question, after the preceding phrases in the cornets. It is difficult to hear Orfeo's final line of the second strophe without imagining the demi-god trying to conceal a little grin."
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Evolutionary Models, 2006.
A paper looking at the different methods of analysis used to learn about evolutionary change.
1,406 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper considers which scientific methods of analysis in the study of evolution are more compatible with the ideas of punctuated equilibria. More specifically, the paper compares Cladistic Methods with the methods of Phyletic Gradualism in terms of their compatibility with the ideas of punctuated equlibria and then considers whether the concept of adaptation is more important in either model of evolutionary change. Included with this paper, in addition to the sources used to write the paper, is a list of recommended sources as well.
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"Biological systematists who wished to reconstruct evolutionary genealogies of species based on morphological similarities originally develop phylogenetic analysis. The German entomologist Willi Hennig was the first author to propose an explicit method of phylogenetic analysis, and the publication of his work in English (Hennig 1996) quickly led to the widespread use of his approach. Phylogenetic methods used to reconstruct the relationships between macro-molecular sequences also involve the application of Hennigian principles."
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Author V.C Andrews, 2005.
This paper discusses writing styles especially of author V.C Andrews.
1,450 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper explains that there are many different styles of writings which are developed from the author's appropriate word choice, varied rhythm, effective placement and choice of modifiers, appropriate transitions, effective and creative use of punctuation, variation of sentence length and a logical hierarchical placement of detail. The author examines the style of V.C Andrews by using a paragraph from her books "Flower's in the Attic", "Heaven" and "My Sweet Audrina". The paper relates that, while Andrews was alive, she only finished six books but her family hired a ghost writer by the name of Andrew Neiderman. However, the author feels that there is a difference between her writing style and that of her ghost.
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Definition of Style
V.C Andrews' "Flower's in the Attic"
V.C Andrews' "Heaven"
V.C Andrews' "My Sweet Audrina"
Ghost Writer Andrew Neiderman
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"Yes, I do believe his work is very good. He can still see feel the anguish of what they are going through. But I don't think his writings are as dramatic as Andrews. He doesn't use the every day language and modifiers as she does. I think in a way they do portray the same things. For example, all of the main characters want to be happy, instead it takes a long time for that to happen. And in the process, several of the other character's are destroyed, with no intent on the main character. Something always happens to the one who is terrifying the main character."
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"Dulce et Decorum Est", 2000.
A review of Wilfrid Owen's war poem "Dulce et Decorum Est".
1,585 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 0 sources, $ 51.95
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This paper examines how poems are one of the most powerful ways to convey an idea, message or opinion and how the poem ?Dulce et Decorum Est?, a war poem by Wilfred Owen, makes effective use of these devices. It looks at how Owen?s use of precise diction emphasizes his point, showing that war is a horrible and devastating event and how his use of extremely graphic images adds more to his argument. It also analyzes Owen's use of punctuation to create texture in the poem in order to express strong meaning and a persuasive argument of the dark side of war.
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"The author?s use of excellent diction helps to clearly define what the author is saying. (Fulwiler and Hayakawa 163) Powerful verbs like ?guttering?, ?choking?, and ?drowning? not only show how the man is suffering, but that he is in a great deal of pain that no human being should endure. Other words like ?writhing? and ?froth-corrupted? hint to exactly how the man is being tormented by his enemy, as well as himself. The phrase ?blood shod? forces the image of men who have been on their feet for days, never stopping to rest long enough to recuperate. "
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A Close Reading of "The Tigers Bride", 2002.
A close reading of a passage from "The Tiger's Bride."
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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A close reading of a passage is different than analyzing a portion of text, yet it is similar in many ways. "The candles dropped hot, acrid gouts of wax on my bare shoulders. I watched with my furious cynicism peculiar to women whom circumstances force mutely to witness folly, while my father, fired in his desperation by more and yet more draughts of the fire water they call "grappa", rids himself of the last scraps of my inheritance. When we left Russia, we owned black earth, blue forest with bear and wild boar, serfs, cornfields, farmyards, my beloved horses, white nights of cool summer, the fireworks of the northern lights. What a burden all those possessions must have been to him, because he laughs as if with glee as he beggars himself; he is in such a passion to donate all to The Beast." This paper does a close reading of the above text. It discusses punctuation, diction, features of sound, sentence types, and the sense the speaker gives to the passage.
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Business Communication, 2004.
This paper discusses that written communication, an essential element of successful business interaction, can be taught in workshops.
1,330 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 44.95
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This paper explains that written communications, via memos, emails, presentation speeches, and even evaluations, are a mainstay in any corporate environment and are used in day-to-day affairs. The author points out that the the basic elements of writing are style, punctuation, and avoidance of the use of clich?s or jargon. The paper relates that the more clear-cut and well-defined the writing, the less room there is for misinterpretation leading to later problems.
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Introduction
Effective Written Communication
Conclusions
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"Having good writing skills and abilities will also facilitate improved oral communications among employees. Those employees that are able to put their thoughts down on paper accurately and precisely are more likely to engage in oral communication that is directed and focused. Because of this one of the skills that might be considered for inclusion in the workshop might be translating written word into oral communications."
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Business Writing Skills.
This paper discusses that effective written communication plays a vital role in every business; however, management often overlooks its importance.
1,325 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 44.95
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This paper explains that communicating through words can be more concrete than through verbal communications, with less room for error and even less room for mistakes, which presents written communicators with new challenges, including spelling, grammar, the tone of their writing, punctuation, writing style, and even actual wording. The author points out that time is in short supply for most business professionals; therefore, organization is crucial. Outlines are an invaluable aid to writing a lengthy report or memo. This paper stresses that, when writing documents that are of significant length, it is important to use headings, subheadings, and bullets to keep the information organized and allow the reader to follow along. It enables the writer to keep thoughts and important information organized.
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"Why put things in writing? One obvious reason is that it is more convenient and less costly than face-to-face communications, particularly where distance is involved. But often there is simply no substitute for written communication-for example, describing a firm's unique product or service to a customer, reporting the results of an organization's study of employee turnover, or announcing an important change in company policy. Written communications provide valuable records for an organization without which it simply could not function."
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Evolution, 2007.
This paper looks at evolution and discusses some of the controversies and other theories of how life evolved.
2,865 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 85.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that by looking at fossil records over the history of life on earth, it is possible to see a progression from the earliest microscopic fossils three and a half billion years ago, which were similar to blue-green algae and bacteria, to homo sapiens that live today and came into being at least 50,000 years ago. The writer maintains that most scientists believe that this progression is what Charles Darwin hypothesized as an evolution of life that continued or died out due to natural selection, which consisted of many small gradual changes as the organisms adjusted to their environment. The writer notes that it is human nature, however, to continually see how new scientific research or even personal values equate with a theory. The writer concludes that in the future, one could actually say that the study of evolution will evolve as new information is found through advances in science such as genetics and brain imaging, as well as ongoing archaeological and geological finds.
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Argument One: Saltation
Argument Two: Punctuated Equilibria
Argument Three: Creationism
References Cited
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"Darwin's Theory of Evolution states that life evolved through natural selection gradually over millions of years. Small changes eventually led to new species. According to natural selection, animals, organisms and plants adapt to their environment. This is called artificial selection, because it is nature not humans that chooses the animals that multiply. Random chance determines the traits that are passed on from one generation to another."
"For example, in England prior to the Industrial Revolution, peppered moths were light colored with tiny dark patches that were the same color as the lichen on which they landed. Because they were this color, they could blend in with the lichen and not be noticed by birds and eaten. Darker moths that were more easily seen by their prey were eaten before they could reproduce. However, when the lichen started to become darker because of the soot in the air from the increasing industry, the light-colored moths began to stand out. Now they were vulnerable, instead of the darker moths. The dark moths became more abundant, and the white moths became a rarity."
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Ann Petry's "The Street", 2008.
A discussion on racism and prejudice in Ann Petry's "The Street".
1,861 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper discusses Ann Petry's novel, "The Street", a story about the tribulations suffered by a black, young woman during her life in and out of Harlem, in the early nineteen forties. The paper relates that Petry's novel demonstrates how the environment can take control of somebody's life. Even the title of the novel emphasizes the environment in which the main character has to live, hinting that a black woman living in Harlem in the forties was condemned to a life filled with frustrations, abuse and failure. The paper concludes that Petry's novel is an evocative story of the period known as the Harlem Renaissance in America. Despite the fact that it marked the beginning of real freedom for the African- Americans, this period was nevertheless punctuated by racial and gender discrimination.
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"The story of Lutie's life in Harlem is very telling for the condition of the black woman towards the middle of the twentieth century. Although allegedly free, the black women were constrained to suffer from the discrimination of the white people who considered them to be less than human: "Burly Negro...Threat, or an animal, or a curse, or a blight, or a joke." All through the book, the black people are compared to animals, pointing thus to the powerful racial prejudice against them. Also, they were allowed to work but no one of Lutie's condition could get more than a menial job and therefore live in direst conditions. Aware of all the odds that were against her, Lutie tries to fight her own condition and live a better life. When she surprises Bub with a shoe-shining box, trying to earn a little extra money, she punishes him and tries to explain that he shouldn't follow the white men's opinion and try to do such a debasing job. "
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"The Country of the Pointed Firs", 2005.
This paper analyzes Sarah Orne Jewett's "The Country of the Pointed Firs", a novel about the village of "Dunnet Landing".
1,100 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 0 sources, $ 38.95
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This paper explains that, in Jewett's "The Country of the Pointed Firs", the speaker's romantic narration is studded with realistic descriptions and the characters give a realist portrayal of their town punctuated with romanticism, which introduces a tension between the different perspectives. The author points out that the use of a third person establishes a certain distance between the narrator and the village; she appreciates it like a connoisseur might an ancient painting. The paper relates that the naive narrator of the beginning, who renders a romanticized depiction of what for her is a place of the past, was in conflict with the more knowledgeable locals, who see it realistically; yet, as the young writer observes more, her narrative becomes more realist and thus closer to that of the Dunnet Landingers, who see a once great town reduced.
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"The narrator sees Dunnet Landing in romantic ways but there is a definite realism in her depiction of society there. She describes a funeral procession, an ancient and universal rite, as "futile and helpless on the edge of the rocky shore."(8) Her relationships, while sometimes shown positively (40), are just as often shown in a negative light, as on page 8 when she says, "I did not really belong to Dunnet Landing." Admittedly, the speaker makes this remark nearer to the beginning of her stay, yet even much later she says of the Bowden family reunion, "One sees exactly the same types in a country gathering as in the most brilliant city company. You are safe to be understood if the spirit of your speech is the same for one neighbor as for the other."(72) Besides the conversational insult, by linking the Bowdens with the city, she puts a fair distance between them and the nature which she romanticizes."
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Oppression and Transgression in South Africa, 2002.
An overview of the history of South Africa including Apartheid and various acts of resistance.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper will examine the history of South Africa in the twentieth century. With an emphasis upon its recent history, it will be argued that we may understand the history of the resistance against Apartheid only by appreciating its complexity. It will begin with a discussion of the origins of the racist state in 1910, and early responses to racist oppression on the part of groups such as the African National Congress that was formed in 1912. It will be shown how this resistance gradually evolved from peaceful protest to violent struggle in reaction to the casual brutalities of the racist system, which was punctuated by random atrocities such as the Sharpeville Massacre. It will be seen that the resistance against Apartheid was also fought on other fronts; most significantly in the form of the economic pressure and sanctions exerted against the regime by both domestic and foreign opponents.
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