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"In Quest of The Universe", 2002.
An analysis of the work of Isaac Newton.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper examines and analyzes why the scientific work of Sir Isaac Newton during the Age of the Enlightenment had implications for humanity far beyond science. Sources such as the book, "In Quest of The Universe" by Karl F. Kuhn are used to support the theme of the paper.
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"Miss Lonelyhearts", 2002.
An analysis of the quest for significance in the universe in Nathanael West's "Miss Lonelyhearts".
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper will examine the means by which "Miss Lonelyhearts" attempts to define himself and his function in the face of a universe that is at best indifferent, and at worse hostile, to human dreams and suffering. It will be argued that only through the delusion of divinity, and its association with omnipotence, is "Miss Lonelyhearts" able to maintain some sense of purpose within his universe.
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Universal Preschool in Illinois, 2004.
This paper is a research dissertation focusing on the concept and implementation of universal preschool in Illinois.
13,600 words (approx. 54.4 pages), 75 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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This paper examines the issue of universal preschool, especially as it pertains to the state of Illinois. The paper takes a look at the history of the universal preschool movement across the country, at large, and the current movement toward universal preschool in Illinois, in particular.
Background
What is Universal Preschool
The History of the Universal Preschool Movement
Current Research in the Universal Preschool Issue
Arguments in Favor of Universal Preschool
Arguments Against Universal Preschool
Why Has There Been Such an Increase in the Interest in Universal
Current Research in the Universal Preschool Issue
Arguments in Favor of Universal Preschool
Arguments Against Universal Preschool
Why Has There Been Such an Increase in the Interest in Universal
Preschool
The State of Universal Preschool in the United States Today
Current Universal Preschool Initiatives
The Perry Preschool
The Carolina Abecedarian project
The Quest for Universal Preschool Illinois
The Work that has Already Been Done
The Work that is Currently Being Done
The Cost of Universal Preschool in Illinois
The Quest for Universal Preschool Illinois
The Work that has Already Been Done
The Work that is Currently Being Done
The Cost of Universal Preschool in Illinois
Illinois State Legislators
Senators
State Representatives
Likert Scale for Identifying State Legislators to Target for Universal Preschool Support
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"Universal pre-school is what happens when a state implements a state-wide pre-school system in the public schools. This means that all parents in the state then have access to pre-school for their four-year-olds, and sometimes their three-year-olds, if they choose to send their child to pre-school. In a universal pre-school system, all school districts in the state are required by state law to include free pre-school programs as a part of their educational offerings. Those who advocate universal pre-schools do so in part because universal pre-school seamlessly melds child care and early childhood education."
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Universal Truth in ?Moby Dick? and ?Dark Tower?, 2006.
Examines the theme of universal truth in these works by Herman Melville and Stephen King.
1,756 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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Stripped of all minor details and subplots, both "Moby Dick" and the "Dark Tower" are tales of the on-going search for universal understanding. The main ideas and symbols of both books represent man's gradual increase in understanding. They tell of desire, which was turned into obsession and even madness. The paper shows how Roland in "The Dark Tower" and Captain Ahab of "Moby Dick" are both on a quest for truth. Also, both are damned because of their quests. Both protagonists bring along with them, unwillingly, captives of their madness. The paper shows that these two books are very similar in other details as well. These works by Herman Melville and Stephen King are very similar in many ways including the main protagonists, their quests, those who accompany them, and the means by which they try to attain their ultimate goal.
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"Neither Ahab nor Roland is alone in their quests. The Pequod's crew is originally ignorant of Ahab's true intent when they leave shore. They become unwilling partners in Ahab's madness (Melville 247). After killing the Man in Black, Roland must "draw" three people from our world to join him. These three, a heroin addict named Eddie, a crippled young black woman named Susannah, and a serial killer, Jack Mort, are not drawn of their own free will. They are even called, at times, just another notch along Roland's path. Mort, the murderer, is killed and later replaced by a young boy named Jake (King, Waste: Argument 3). By no choice of their own, they join the gunslinger and "...for the first time in untold years, Roland of Gilead is no longer alone in his quest for the Dark Tower" (King, Waste: Argument 4)."
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Quest Diagnostics, 2007.
This paper gives a history of Quest Diagnostics, a leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services.
3,997 words (approx. 16.0 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 108.95
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This paper describes the acquisition history and business approach of Quest Diagnostics, the nation's leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services. This paper is written from the perspective of an independent consultant hired to resolve conflicts and analyze team dynamics in the company. Some areas considered include work-group productivity, an expanded discussion of social influence within the organization, and the role of the individual and diversity. Additionally, Steven Covey's "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" are integrated into this paper. The author concludes that everything comes back to the strength of the organization, and the organization must be maintained and promoted as an overall priority for any firm.
Organizational Behavior-Quest Diagnostics
Overview of the Paper
Work-Group Productivity
Social Influence
Individual Differences and Personality
The Habits of Effective People
Perception, Attribution and Motivation
High Performance, Effective and Ineffective Teams
Quality Management and Teamwork
Conclusion
People
Process
Professionalism
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"When discussing the dynamic of Work-Group Productivity, there are multiple facets of the dynamic itself to consider. Of course, the success of any group is only as good as its weakest member, but from another point of view, the old adage that two heads, or perhaps twenty heads, is better than one. American businesses, Quest among them, have long ago reached the conclusion that the ability to make important decisions is greatly enhanced by having a group of decision makers involved as opposed to one individual (Robbins, 2005). By having a group involved in decision making, the stress of the decisions is spread among many, removing from the equation the possibility of one figure head melting down in the face of the stress of making decisions all on their own. Beyond this, of course, the group is able to provide a great deal of different perspectives, attitudes, and experiences to the table, making it possible for the decisions to not only be made in a time effective way, but also in such a way that allows for high quality decisions that remove much of the possibility of error and poor judgment."
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"Tristan" and "Quest of the Holy Grail", 2002.
A comparative essay analyzing two medieval stories, "Tristan" and "Quest for the Holy Grail".
1,340 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 0 sources, $ 45.95
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A paper which presents a detailed comparison between "Quest of the Holy Grail" by F. Locke and "Tristan of Thomas". The writer of this paper presents the two stories and then analyzes where they are similar and where they differ. The paper shows that one of the main differences between the two papers is that in "Tristan" there is an important element of love for human, while in "Quest of the Holy Grail" there is an element of spiritual love and willingness to go wherever that love took them.
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"The magical experiences found in each story have much to do with the era of their existence. Loving a woman so much that one is willing to give up the ways of a knight was extremely rare in those times. Loving the hunt for the grail enough to give up all sense of a normal existence was also rare. It is the very rarity that each story depicts that make the stories similar in their foundational natures. The reader can read them both and come away with a sense of fulfillment and a desire to choose a quest of their own and follow their hearts to fulfill that quest."
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Quests, 2002.
An analysis of quest tales and the ways in which they differ from each other, with specific reference to Tolkien's 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings'.
2,365 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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This paper looks at the differences in quests by looking at the differences between the heroes and villains and what they are searching for. The writer talks about how the nature of the story changes according to whatever the heroes or villains are searching for. An important distinction between those quests that are successful and those that are not is discussed. The plots of Tolkien's ?The Hobbit and ?The Lord of the Rings? are also discussed in brief.
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?Both J.R.R. Tolkien?s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings are certainly stories in the form of a quest. Indeed, in some senses The Hobbit can be seen to be a sort of ?practice quest? for the hobbits, the author, and the readers. While for the dwarves it is about the reclamation of a home, for Bilbo it is about the search for a treasure, in many ways the least interesting kind of quest.The Lord of the Rings, which is on the most transparent level also about a quest in that it takes the form of a story about a journey, is a much more interesting quest in part because this literal journey (as is true in all good quest stories) becomes increasingly metaphorical as the story progresses, and in part because of Tolkien?s skilled use of mythology and comparative religion in crafting it. The traveling of the different characters becomes by the end of the trilogy a symbol and a way of understanding many different things.?
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Quest In Literature, 2002.
An analysis of the "quest" motif in the books "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" and "Moby Dick".
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper will discuss the books "Moby Dick" by Hermann Melville and "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain. The element of the quest in the stories will be explained and examples cited. The quest of the main characters in the stories will be discussed as well.
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Epic Identity Quests, 2002.
An analysis of Arjuna and Odysseus, heroes of "The Bhagavad-Gita" and "The Odyssey," who, although from vastly different cultures, reveal through their heroic roles the quest of all human beings for identity.
1,025 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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Two epic heroes of vastly different cultures search for identity, representing all human kind. In the similarly chaotic worlds Arjuna, hero of "The Bhagavad-Gita", and Odysseus, hero of "The Odyssey", learn about themselves in depth and come to terms with death, war and the afterlife, revealing that heroism in these two worlds is quite similar. This paper examines the major differences in their responses to the challenges of their respective quests, their relationship to their gods.
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"Two ancient epic poems, The Bhagavad-Gita and The Odyssey, from vastly different cultures, reveal the ongoing search of the human race to understand the significance of the self and humanity?s role in a world it cannot comprehend. In both these epics the quest for the individual human?s sense of self is presented in the form of the hero metaphor in which a larger than life figure takes on the symbolic search for identity. Arjuna and Odysseus, the heroes of the two epics, both strive to bring order to the everyday chaos of the human world. In many ways the quests are similar. Central to both epics is the way their heroes struggle to discover what their relationship to the gods has to do with their identity. The major difference between Odysseus and Arjuna in the quest for identity, arises from their contrasting cultural conceptions of the gods, those superhuman forces, and how they influence, control, or guide mortal men."
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An Examination of the Dwarves? Quest in "The Hobbit", 2006.
This paper examines the characteristics of the dwarves as well as their intended quest in J.R.R. Tolkien's romantic fairy tale "The Hobbit."
1,140 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper counters the popular conception that author J.R.R. Tolkien is known for his lack of irony in his writings by proving that this particular novel exemplifies irony in its finest form. The basis of this irony consists in Tolkien's depiction of the dwarves' spiritual impurity which becomes apparent upon their pilgrimage. The writer of this paper describes the plot and main characters of Tolkien's novel "The Hobbit." This paper details the areas of the novel in which the text is replete with examples which illustrate the dwarves' repeated failure to rise to the occasion when confronted with the assorted tests, trials and tribulations demanded of all heroic quest seekers.
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"The cyclical nature of the dwarves' crusade reflects, in turn, the circular plot-structure of all Quests, in which an action that is initiated in the concrete present-here, the scheme to conquer Smaug and recover the dwarfish hoard-is brought to fruition in an (often-idealized and mythologized) past. In addition, the grandiosity of the dwarves' mission replicates "the epic spirit and grandeur" of the traditional Quest by pitting the questors against the "forces of greed, cruelty, and aggression" while situating them before the sweeping backdrop of an imagined world-Middle-earth-that is replete with "its own theology, myths, geography, history, paleography, languages, and orders of being."
Unfortunately for the dwarves (and, ultimately, for Middle-earth itself), the impurity of their crusade precludes the manifesting of another seminal convention of the heroic Quest: the social, psychological, and/or spiritual development of the hero(es). Their chronic inability to transcend the limitations of their original personae is illustrated both in the dwarves' childlike inability to defend themselves against the various perils which they encounter as they journey toward the Lonely Mountain and in their nearly-disastrous, initial refusal to share their treasure with the men of Esgaroth."
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"The Quest of the Silver Fleece", 2004.
A review of the novel, "The Quest of the Silver Fleece," written by W.E.B. Dubois.
1,229 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper discusses the experimental novel, "The Quest of the Silver Fleece," written by W.E.B. Dubois. The paper explains that Dubois uses elements of both realism, which was the contemporary form, and romanticism, a form that was generally considered out of date at that time. The paper describes how the book is written as an epic, exploring the roles played by the various characters.
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"The intention of using the epic form is much more evident in the story than a romantic intent, in part because the first story alluded to in the novel is an epic. Aside from being a title reference, it is one of the first things imparted to Bles by Miss Taylor, and in turn to Zora. I choose Zora as the hero because she has the longest journey to make. She grows from the blissfully ignorant swamp girl who knew everything that was important to know, to the woman whose role as the leader of her community makes even Bles' ambitions subordinate. Like all epic heroes, she is continually beset by forces that may not seem evil, or they didn't start off evil, become obstacles to her completion of her journey. Zora is the hero, because she is able to surpass Bles, who begins as her teacher. Zora as the hero is also fitting because she begins as the most problematic character with potential for growth."
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Lakota Sioux Vision Quest, 2002.
Discussion of the Lakota Sioux Vision Quest and its significance to the Lakota religion.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 80.95
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One of the most important rites in the Lakota religion is the vision quest. This paper goes on to elaborate on this area of the Lakota religion.
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Hamlet's Revenge Quest, 2004.
An examination of Hamlet's quest for revenge.
2,587 words (approx. 10.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 78.95
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This paper examines Hamlet?s quest for vengeance by looking at the text directly and taking cues from secondary sources. It concludes that Hamlet?s delay in taking vengeance is primarily based on his indecision, his self-interest, and his desire to protect Gertrude.
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"Shakespeare?s Hamlet is a play about revenge and indecision. Because Hamlet?s father is wronged, Hamlet himself spends most of the play deliberating on the subject of his revenge against his uncle Claudius, who has killed his father, married his mother, and assumed the throne. Hamlet?s adherence to the patriarchal ideals is supported throughout the play by the appearance of his father?s ghost, which appears as a sort of dream-like interruption of the quotidian reality in which Hamlet might deny the filial duty to avenge his father. This ghost spurs the prince on to seek revenge, even when Hamlet seemingly wants to get on with his life and save his soul in the process."
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The Quest for the Ideal, 2002.
The artice looks at the works of Oscar Wilde and Robert Browning to discuss the quest for the ideal/perfection and the various ways it is and is not worth the cost.
1,491 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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The paper present the views of Oscar Wild and Robert Browning about the search for perfection or the strive to live up to an ideal. They both hold that this quest is not worth the effort and may result in very negative outcomes.
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"Idealism means that something is perfect and worth striving for. According to Robert Browning and Oscar Wilde this search for perfection or an ideal leads to disastrous consequences. The quest for the ideal can lead to chasms in life and since no one can attain the ideal, whether that ideal is an ideal character or a state of mind, to try and attain the ideal can lead to heartbreak, as in the case of Lay Chiltern, or downfall as in the case of poor brother Lippo. Therefore, both Wilde and Browning suggest that living up to an ideal is not worth striving for and is not a way for one to live his or her life."
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The Quest for Puritan Idealism, 2002.
The Puritan's mission in America was to create a "city on a hill." This paper analyzes how this idealism and quest for perfection resulted in the death of so many residents as described in Arthur Miller's "The Crucible".
862 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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Arthur Miller's "The Crucible", was written in the context of the historical Salem Witch Trials, and shows many innocent people being accused of crimes and sins they did not commit. Miller wrote "The Crucible" to show society has been blinded in response to "witch hunts".
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"In "The Crucible" Miller describes the life of a puritan community in Salem as being rigid and somber, and for allowing little room for people to break from the monotony and strict work ethic that dominated this society. Furthermore, the Puritan religious ethic informed all aspects of society, promoting safeguards against immorality at any cost to personal privacy or justice. The Puritans of Massachusetts were a religious faction who, after years of suffering persecution in England, developed a rigid sense of community. This puritan society is characterized by a paradox which seems to be a major theme of The Crucible: in order to keep the community together, members of that community believe that they must interfere in others' affairs to guard against immorality. In this book Miller writes about an intense paranoia over morality typical of the Puritan community and about their belief that they are in some sense chosen people who aim at founding a ?New Jerusalem? ("The Crucible" p.5), a New City of God in the New World. In addition, this community is one that promotes interference in all personal matters and intensely criticizes any sinful conduct without allowing for any legitimate expurgation of sin, contrary to the Catholics. For this reason, the witch trials may be considered as a mean to break from this strict atmosphere and publicly confess one's sins through accusation. For example, the confession of Proctor of having had a sexual relationship with Abigail probably relieves him from the burden of hiding his sin."
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