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School Shootings, 2007.
An analysis of school shootings and how things have changed in the last fifty years.
976 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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The paper shows how school shootings have made the news for over a decade now, but the roots of these shootings go back many years. The paper examines how school shootings are another way our society is becoming more violent, unhappy and consumed with hatred. They indicate problems at the very root of society; children are supposed to be the hope for the future but they increasingly do not see a future ahead of them. The paper suggests that creating a less violent society might help decrease school shootings. The paper discusses how school shootings are the result of a disintegrating society and to fix the problem, society needs to change.
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"School violence is not a new phenomenon. The first study of school violence occurred in the 1970s, when the federal government sent the Safe School Study to principles, students, and teachers around the country (Kondrasuk et al.). Some of the first modern recorded school violence began in the 1970s, and has continued until today. Many people feel school violence is on the rise, and that may be true. A group of authors cite, "The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) stated that 71% of public elementary and secondary schools experienced at least one violent incident in the 1999-2000 school year and 36% reported at least one violent crime to the police during that time" (Kondrasuk et al.)."
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School Shootings, 2002.
A detailed look at the effects of school shootings in public schools.
2,876 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 85.95
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This paper examines how America has experienced a rise in the number of public school shootings in recent years and how school shootings have been occurring with increasing regularity. It discusses how they are being studied and how experts have put together traits of those who may bring a gun to school and open fire and how in addition, gun laws are being looked at to see if they are too lax. It recounts the Columbine shooting and other incidents and looks at how they have served to make the nation stronger and more prepared for future possible incidents. It describes how following a school shooting, schools work to better their security, lower their bully tolerance and work to be sure their students and faculty are safe.
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Introduction
How is it Handled
After a Shooting Happens
Punishments
Effects on Society
Gun Laws
What Can Be Done
Conclusion
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"Immediately after a shooting occurs the first thing the school does is to cooperate with law enforcement officials, as well as other officials. After the legal aspects are dealt with the immediate concern is the emotional healing of the students who attend the school and those in the surrounding communities. There is a serious risk of Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome in students who have been exposed to a school shooting. Schools that have experienced a school shooting immediately bring in a number of counselors to begin the process of working through the anxiety, fear and grief that many students and teachers feel as a result of being involved in any capacity with a school shooting."
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School Shootings, 2001.
An argumentative paper about the the recent outbreak of school shootings in the United States.
1,032 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 3 sources, $ 36.95
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This paper discusses the recent outbreak of school shootings in the United States. The paper focuses on the Columbine Massacre, by going over the events of the day leading up to the shooting. This essay also outlines the parallels between the school shootings with the novel "Lord of the Flies", by Sir William Golding.
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"In the past four years, violence in schools has, unfortunately, become a very frequent news topic.There have been fifteen cases of school violence everywhere from Bethel, Alaska, where a 16-year old student killed another student and the schools? principal, to Jonesboro, Arkansas where two boys who were 11 and 13, shot and killed four girl students and a teacher. One of the most recent cases of a deadly school shooting happened in Littleton, Colorado, on April 20, 1999. This was probably the most infamous, and the deadliest of all the cases of school violence in U.S. history."
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School Shootings, 2002.
A study of the causes and possible preventions for school shootings.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 53.95
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This essay outlines the causes of school shootings in society and the preventative measures that must be taken.
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Social Learning Theory: Application to School Shootings and Violence, 2007.
An examination of social learning theory focusing on the case of Luke Woodham and the murders that occurred in Mississippi in October of 1998.
3,667 words (approx. 14.7 pages), 20 sources, APA, $ 101.95
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This paper discusses school shootings in America, focusing on the case of Luke Woodham and his violent acts in October of 1998. The paper explains that this case is used as an example of criminal acts that are conducted by children and the case is examined through social learning theory. The paper explores the foundations of social learning theory and arguments against this theory in relation to school shootings are also discussed. Furthermore, the paper examines how social learning theory can be used as a predictor of school violence and then discusses the prevention techniques that have been offered and that must be implemented in order to address the issue. In conclusion, the paper shows that for the criminal justice system and society as whole it is evident that the only answer to school shootings and violence is to begin to work together in a manner that allows for preventative measures to be taken and for children to once again have faith that the adults who are supposed to protect them will and that the world that is supposed to be supportive of them will function to accomplish that mission.
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Etiology
Prediction and Prevention
Recommended Criminal Justice Response
Conclusion
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"In the case of Woodham and the murders that occurred in Mississippi, it is evident that the conditions described through social learning theory existed and that these conditions contributed to the actions taken by the juvenile. For example, early in his life Woodham became engrossed in the philosophy used by Hitler. It was not difficult for Woodham to witness the results of Hitler's philosophies, as those results are consistently present in the social order as a matter of social history. Woodham was capable of retaining these events because they were constantly reinforced through exposure to the ideas discussed in relation to Hitler through the people that he knew and the studies that he personally conducted."
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School Shooting - Conyers, Georgia, 2007.
An analysis of the events leading up to and following the school shooting in Conyers, Georgia in 1999.
1,913 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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This paper focuses on the school shooting at the Heritage High School in Conyers, Georgia in May, 1999. It summarizes the actual shooting incident and analyzes the available signals and signs to determine if the shooting could have been prevented. The paper then evaluates the actions of the school administration and the parents after the incident. The paper concludes by discussing possible scenarios on whether the shooting could have been prevented.
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School Shooting - Conyers, GA
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"Conflict resolution programs and preventive measures do not begin and end with the school or its administration but rather, it should start at the child's home. For one, how come Solomon had access to the guns - it is assumed that his parents own the guns he used for the shooting? Parents should be first and foremost on the lookout for changes in their children and a healthy, loving and open communication atmosphere should be maintained at home in order to encourage children to talk about their problems. Solomon's parent could have "possibly" prevented the incident if they were more aware of what's going on with their son. An on-camera statement, given exclusively to CNN by Mae Dean Daniele, offered no explanation for Thursday's shootings by her son, Thomas "T.J." Solomon Jr. (CNN News, 1999). Solomon's mother stating such is no excuse because she as a parent, she should have been more attentive to how her son has been acting up prior to the event. AS the NMHA states, "Knowing how to talk with your child about school safety issues could be critical in recognizing and preventing acts of violence, and will play an important role in easing fear and anxieties about their personal safety (NMHA, 2006)." But like everything after the fact, it is difficult to second-guess the actions of people."
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Bullying in Schools, 2004.
An examination of the issue of bullying in schools, with reference to the Columbine school shooting.
2,316 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 18 sources, MLA, $ 71.95
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This paper explores the issue of school bullies, in light of the Columbine School shooting. The writer shows how the two students who carried out this awful massacre had been subjected to intense bullying and trauma and, as a result, had carried out the attack. The paper includes recent studies and statistics on the issue and shows how parents, teachers, and even students can help to prevent it from happening.
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"Although large groups of both boys and girls report experiencing harassment, girls are more likely to report being negatively affected by it. 83% of girls and 79% of boys report having ever experienced harassment. The number of boys reporting experiences with harassment often or occasionally has increased since 1993 (56% vs. 49%), although girls are still somewhat more likely to experience it. 76% of students have experienced non-physical harassment while 58% have experienced physical harassment. Non-physical harassment includes taunting, rumors, graffiti, jokes or gestures."
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The Virginia Tech Shootings Media, 2008.
A content analysis that compares national versus international media coverage of the Virginia Tech shootings.
1,770 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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This paper explains that the hypothesis being tested in the paper is whether national coverage of the Virginia Tech shootings differed in the practices of journalism ethics when compared to international media coverage. The author describes the use of a statistical modeling analysis called content analysis to identify trends. The paper concludes that, from the content analysis of articles and media presentations on the Virginia Tech Shootings, the national coverage seemed to violate most of the journalism ethics principles; whereas, the international media was more consistent with ethical principles across the content. The paper concludes the content analysis is an appropriate method to analyze this case.
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Introduction
Using Content Analysis to Identify Trends
Journalism Ethics
Validity and Robustness of the Model - Is content analysis a suitable methodology for analyzing the VIRGINA TECH media coverage?
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"This is a social issue and has an audience across a wide cross-section of society. The general attitudes towards the Virginia Tech shootings differed across the world, since many argue that the focus on the national news was on the perpetrator Seung-Hui Cho and his personal responsibility for the massacre as an individual with a psychological disorder. However, the international media more so focused on the United States gun laws and how easy it was for a mentally unstable citizen to access weapons that later laid to the death of thirty-two individuals at the University campus."
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The Kent State Shootings, 2003.
An exploration of the causes of the May 4th shootings at Kent State University in 1970.
3,236 words (approx. 12.9 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 93.95
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This paper looks at how thirteen seconds on May 4, 1970, became immortalized in history after members of the Ohio National Guard opened fire on student protesters, killing four and wounding several others. It discusses how the event became a symbol of the division in America that had plagued the country during the preceding decade and raised many questions about the direction of Americans civil rights. It discusses how it was the bloody end to the standoff between liberal and conservatives, both at Kent and in America as a whole.
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"During the 1960s the small Asian country Vietnam became a major battle ground in the cold war. As America?s involvement in the civil war increased it became clear that there was another battle being fought on the college campuses of America. The nature of the anti-war movements, while held together through various national organizations, varied greatly from campus to campus. ?The type of relationship antiwar students had with university administrators, prowar students, law enforcement agencies, and community residents determined the mode of dissent as well as the way in which confrontation unfolded.? "
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The Abortion Clinic Shootings, 2002.
An analysis of the article "The Abortion Clinic Shootings: Why?" by Randall Terry discussing the underlying reasons behind people being shot at abortion clinics.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, $ 39.95
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The paper explains Terry's views that "Abortion is Murder" and how he sympathizes with the lawless anti-abortion activists. The paper details the author's suggestions for reducing violence against abortion providers and his assertion that abortion should be outlawed. The paper then explains both the pro-abortion and anti-abortion arguments and analyzes the article. The paper explains that Terry's article is an example of a "blame the victim" strategy, for he finds those who are the target of violence to be at fault for what happens to them. The paper shows how the author's stance is anti-democratic.
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"Terry's logic in effect gives those who commit violence precisely what they want. They commit violence to end abortions, and Terry would stop the violence by ending abortions. It is clear that he sympathizes fully with those who commit violence even though at one point he does give lip-service to some criticism of them as taking the law into their own hands. Yet, his argument suggests that he does not believe this and that he believes the law is simply wrong. He points to the law allowing abortions as wrong and so as a law that should be thwarted, and he points to the law enforcement community as supporting an unjust law and so as a force that can also be opposed."
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Pointing the Finger, 2003.
Discusses school shootings and the way the media is quick to blame rap singers such as Eminem, as well as other forms of media, for violence among teenagers.
1,560 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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Using a quote from rap singer, Eminem?s multi-platinum selling CD ?The Marshall Mathers LP?, this paper discusses the Columbine High School shootings in which 15 students and a teacher were killed. The paper argues that instead of blaming rap singers such as Eminem and Marilyn Madison, the media should concentrate on pointing a finger at the parents and the community. It also argues against the double standard that the media continues to perpetrate that violence is only an inner-city problem.
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"It was widely reported that after Columbine, the parents of Eric Harris turned over their son?s suicide note which contained this phrase ?Do not blame others for our actions; this is the way that we wanted to go out? (Anatomy of a massacre). With that, it seems that he was saying that he and Klebold were taking responsibility for what they did, but the media didn?t want to hear that. It was easier for them to state that music and other media evils ?made them do it.?"
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Officer Shootings, 2002.
A discussion of the cases involving police officers shooting suspects.
1,226 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 41.95
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This paper presents a detailed examination of officer shootings. The writer explores the basis for the shootings, and possible preventative measures for the future. The paper provides several examples of instances where suspects were shot and killed by police officers. The witnesses' and attending officers' accounts are discussed.
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"Across the nation the news pumps information to the public about officers shooting suspects. Many times the shootings get scrutiny because the shootings are accused of being racially motivated. Other times they receive attention because the family of the victim alleges the victim did nothing that warranted being shot. In most cases the shootings are ruled as valid or reasonable, however that doesn?t mean there was no other solution. An officer is in a split second decision any time a shooting occurs. While one would never suggest that an officer endanger himself or others there are sometimes things that can be done to prevent the need for a shooting."
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School Shootings, 2002.
An examination of the aggression in boys aged 11 to 14 years old.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 9 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper explores the aggression seen in boys and how this leads to the school shootings prevalent in society today.
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Kent State Student Shootings, 1991.
This paper examines the Ohio National Guard's opening fire on Kent State students which killed four students during demonstrations protesting against the Vietnam war: Government incompetence and alternatives to National Guard's action.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, $ 47.95
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"This study will consider the alternatives to the Ohio National Guard's opening fire on Kent State Students on May 4, 1970, resulting in the deaths of four students during demonstrations on campus protesting President Nixon's war policies in Vietnam and Cambodia.
An examination of the policies and actions of government officials in the Kent State tragedy makes clear that in almost every conceivable instance those officials failed miserably in carrying out their duties. From the politicians (especially Governor Rhodes and Kent Mayor Satrom) to the school administration (especially President White) to the National Guard (especially Generals Del Corso and Canterbury), these officials demonstrated an extraordinary insensitivity and outright stupidity in dealing with the situation, so that, in retrospect, a tragedy of some ... "
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Media Coverage of the Columbine Shootings in the U.S and Saudi Arabia, 2002.
A comparison of the coverage in the 2 different countries and cultures.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 7 sources, $ 63.95
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Compares coverage in the 2 different countries & cultures. Examines differing content. Role of press in both countries. Political structure of Saudi Arabia; role of mass media; government regulations. Freedom of Press in U.S.; limits in U.S. (obscenity, libel, clear & present danger principle). Control of media.
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"The shootings and death at Columbine High School in Colorado in the spring of 1999 were in many ways a quintessentially American event. Not only did the events -? in which two high school students invaded their own school armed as if they were army commandos and slaughtered fellow students and teachers -? take place on American ground, but the incident spoke to wide-ranging cultural concerns already present in the United States.
This was not the first school shooting in the United States. Others have followed it since, but it received an almost dizzying amount of notice in the media. Perhaps this is because of the scale of the carnage, perhaps merely because it happened to come at the historical moment when Americans were beginning to be ready to deal with the consequences of their living in such a highly armed society. It could also be because it occurred as the..."
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