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UFO Encounters: Fact or Fiction?, 2001.
This paper explains both sides of the issue of UFOs and alien abduction.
2,884 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 15 sources, $ 85.95
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This paper questions the veracity of unidentified flying objects. The author discusses the origins of claims of contact with extraterrestrial life. Also covered are some of the 'evidences' offered to back up claims of the existence of UFOs.
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"The publicity of encounters with UFOs started in the late 1940?s. There had been reports before that time, but they had not received much exposure by the media. It all started in 1947. One day Kevin Arnold, who was flying his single engine plane, reported that he had seen objects flying around that could not be explained. He estimated their speed to be three times what was possible at that time. He described their motion was similar to that of a saucer skipping across water. The term flying saucer was born. The debate of the validity of these claims was also born (Randles 2)."
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Assessing the American Spirit through Fiction and Non- Fiction, 2002.
Reviews both American non-fiction and American fiction works of art to support the notion that the American spirit is reflected in both types of literature.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 44.95
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One of the most poignant quotes in American literature comes from Donald Briscoe, who stated that "To understand American Literature, it is necessary to examine both its fiction and its non- fiction because the key to the American Spirit can be found in both." This paper assesses Briscoe's quote through addressing two works of American fiction and two works of American non- fiction with the intent of proving how the spirit of the American people is reflected in both types of literature.
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Fiction vs. Non-fiction, 2002.
A discussion of reading comprehension and the differences in comprehension of fiction versus non-fiction reading.
4,050 words (approx. 16.2 pages), 9 sources, $ 109.95
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The paper starts with a general discussion of reading comprehension and its importance for academic success. Factors involved in reading comprehension, such as phonological memory and word recognition, are examined, as well as other influential forces, such as time limitation and silent reading are outlined. Then the topic of comprehension of fiction versus non-fiction material is explored through a review of the relevant literature.
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"Literacy and reading comprehension are subjects that have been explored for decades. Through these explorations we have discovered that comprehension is an essential component in the ability of a person to succeed in academia and in life. Comprehension is defined as ?the act or action of grasping with the intellect?the capacity for understanding fully.?(The Dictionary) Comprehension is important because it allows us to gain knowledge of new concepts; without comprehension it would be impossible to learn anything.
"This discourse will present a literary review of the aforementioned topic so that we can understand comprehension and the effect of comprehension on academic success. The literature presented will seek to display this information in a manner that will inform and enlighten.
Reading comprehension covers a broad range of topics. For the purposes of this literary review we will seek to explain what comprehension is and the effect that fiction and nonfiction works have on comprehension. This review will use a wide range of sources including journals, digests and academic studies."
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UFO Theories and Why UFOs Must Exist, 2004.
A paper explaining why it makes more sense to assume that UFOs do exist rather than they don't.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper discusses UFO theories and research which support the theory that, while UFOs have not been proven, they do in fact exist. The paper bases its position upon individual experience, historical evidence and the actions of scientists who, like the majority of the population, realize that it is more possible for life to exist "out there" than for the opposite to be true.
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"Epic Encounters" USA & the Middle East, 2005.
A review of "Epic Encounters" by Melani McAlister.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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"This paper reviews the book "Epic Encounters" by Melani McAlister. According to this review, "Epic Encounters" is a book that examines the specific relationship that exists between America and the Middle East since World War II, what has shaped that relationship, and how that relationship is both reflected in and shaped by media reports that certainly affect the way Americans see the world and their place in it.
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"The events of September 11, 2001 brought the reality of international terrorism home to Americans and also created the need to know more about the subject, about the forces contributing to terrorism, and about ways to control terrorist groups and individuals. One aspect of this desire to know has been a need to understand the way of thinking common in the Middle East, but Americans first need to know more about the Middle East than they have in the past. Americans tend to see the world reflected through their own experience and to give little attention to details about other countries."
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Indian/European Encounters, 2004.
This paper discusses the encounters between European colonizers and New World peoples.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 9 sources, $ 71.95
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This article provides a discussion of the encounters between European colonizers and New World peoples. In this paper the writer includes a look at the role of religion. The writer studies the European vision of the New World as a paradise of fortune and a desire for profits above all else.
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"When Columbus erroneously concluded that he had reached India after landing in the New World he set in motion a process of exploitation of the indigenous peoples of the so-called New World that persisted throughout the period of European colonization and the establishment of the United States after the Revolutionary War. That is not to say that such exploitation was terminated with the founding of the U.S. however, the specifically European as opposed to American encounter with the indigenous represented the first historical wave of the relationship and ... "
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Service Encounters, 2004.
An analysis of two service encounters.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper provides an analysis of two service encounters, an excellent one and a deplorable one. The paper uses concepts related to customer service management to explain the reasons why each one is categorized as either excellent or deplorable.
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"The worst service I encountered was my experience interacting with customer service at AOL. When broadband came out I contacted AOL and ordered their product raising my monthly rates ..."
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Classroom Encounters, 2002.
An examination of Behavioral and Symbolic-Interactionist Techniques
2,650 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 97.95
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This paper explains two theories of classroom social interaction, behavioral and symbolic-interactionist, using examples from contemporary classrooms. It also explains the impact of changing pupil culture and school institutional structure on the creation of a stable social structure in the secondary-school classroom.
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Commercial and Literary Fiction, 2007.
This paper examines "A Jury of Her Peers" by Susan Glaspell and "A Municipal Report" by William Sidney Porter as literary fiction and commercial fiction, respectively.
942 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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The paper examines "A Municipal Report", which is an example of "commercial" fiction and "A Jury of Her Peers", which is an example of "literary" fiction. The paper outlines the character developments, plots and themes in order to underscore how "A Municipal Report" is intended as a light-hearted, diversionary romp through a Southern town, while "A Jury of Her Peers" is a troubling look at gendered stereotypes in early twentieth century America.
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"As our course textbook indicates, commercial fiction is written primarily to make money and is designed to take us away from the world of our troubles; it is, in other words, all about giving pleasure to a reader who is seeking distraction ("Chapter One: Reading the Story," 52-53). In "A Municipal Report," the character development of the story clearly reveals the commercial features of the work. For one thing, there really is no character development to speak of. Instead, the reader is confronted with stereotypes: the vain Californians, blustery and stammering Chicagoans, appallingly slow restaurant service somehow managed with the utmost courtesy, the pompous Brit, Wentworth Caswell, and the dilapidated "Negro" nearly as old as Ham. There is also, unfortunately, an element of racism inherent in the story's depiction of the "old negro" insofar as he often finds himself unintentionally humorous - such as on the occasion when he informs the narrator that the seats "is clean" because his hack has just returned from a funeral (Porter, sec.1-6). As a last point, Azalea Adair is the quintessential polite, elegant yet sheltered and impoverished Southern belle one would expect to find in post-Civil War America (Porter, sec.9-10)."
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Science Fiction Films, 2002.
Analyzes three feature films to show how they epitomize the genre of film known as science fiction.
2,547 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 77.95
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The range of subjects that Science Fiction films can cover makes the genre a broad field. This paper examines one recognized subgroup which features alien contact. This theme first emerged in the 1951 film "The Thing From Another World". To consider the development of feature films involving alien contact, three examples are discussed in this paper. Firstly, Spielberg?s "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" (1977), secondly "Contact" (1996) and, finally, "Solaris" (2002). These films are each discussed for the purpose of showing how they fit into the science fiction genre.
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"In this scene, Spielberg uses special effects in the form of lighting and the scene has a strong visual appeal. However, this visual appeal also creates a certain mood. The entire focus of the movie is based on showing that aliens encounters are not necessarily going to be the feared event that everyone should panic over. Spielberg?s perspective is that it is more likely to be a peaceful and moving event. The visual appeal effectively creates this exact response in the viewer. The beauty of the lights and the scene creates a sense of calmness and awe, rather than anything that suggests fright. The important point is that the special effects create a mood that enhances the meaning of the film. It is this effective use of special effects that resulted in the new era. Spielberg showed how special effects could create meaning and this was the basis of their success, not just the fact that it was a nice scene to look at."
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Science Fiction, 2002.
A paper exploring the meaning of the term "science fiction" and various literary works and films which have impacted readers and viewers.
2,965 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 87.95
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A paper written in question-and-answer form where science fiction as an art in literature and films is explored. Subjects covered are works which have impacted viewers and readers over the years, themes of these works and dystopias. Example of questions are: Who are some of the great writers of the past in Science fiction?, What exactly is science fiction as compared to horror, mystery, or adventure novels?, What is the movie "Fahrenheit 451" about? and many more.
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"(14) What is the society in Fahrenheit 451 like? Everyone is told they are part of a larger family. They are all cousins. This Utopian society is actually a dysfunctional one in which people are hunted down on TV for any violation of the rules. In one scene everyone in a neighborhood is ordered outside the home to look for a runner. The people obey and stand outside their homes as ordered. It is reminiscent of a scene in China during President Ford's visit when an unexpected snow fell in the middle of the night. Block monitors alerted the people and everyone was out with brooms to clear the sidewalks. This is what a totalitarian society can do. It can provide what the state wants and control the actions of their people. Some people will accept this type of society but most will find it stupefying."
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Science Fiction in Film and Literature, 2002.
A paper which explores of the way science fiction is presented in film and literary form.
2,270 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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The paper explores the theme of science fiction in film and literature since its beginnings with Jules Verne's writings at the end of the nineteenth century. The paper shows how the best science fiction, both literary and filmic, explores issues of the individual in society, the nature of what it means to be human, and the morality of human decision making. While science fiction may be set in the future, it speaks to its contemporary audience about their problems and concerns. Science fiction works studied in this paper include Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World", George Orwell's "1984", Fritz Lang's 1920s film "Metropolis" and the film "Blade Runner", directed by Ridley Scott.
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"Novels like Brave New World and 1984 were written in reaction to totalitarian regimes of the time and so used a possible future to comment on a real present. In his novel 1984, George Orwell warned of the seductions of government thought control as he saw them developing in the Soviet Union and elsewhere because of the tensions after World War II, and while the world never reached the state of control seen in that book, it did tend in that direction in response to threats, real and perceived. Huxley extended ideas about government control and psychological testing from his time into the future. Evgeny Zamiatin's We is another novel about a totalitarian regime, a reaction to the same political realities of the 1930s and 1940s."
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Science Fiction, 2004.
This paper discusses science fiction, an interesting genre because it blends the fantastic elements of life with some of the ordinary elements of life.
1,190 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper explains that science fiction is a genre often associated with the impossible or the unreal, but a closer inspection reveals that there is often more truth in science fiction than we would guess. The author points out that novels such as ?Frankenstein? and ?The War of the Worlds? introduced the world to science fiction in astonishing ways by looking into the future and making the unbelievable real. The paper relates that contemporary science fiction such as ?1984? and ?2001: A Space Odyssey? still operate on those same levels of discovery bordering on terror.
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"Frankenstein?s attitude and curiosity certainly reflected those of Shelley?s time. This can be seen when he becomes ?solely wrapped up? (Shelley 36) in his search to discover a way to produce life. Strangely, he decides that in order to study the origins of life, he must ?first have recourse to death? (36). Frankenstein was not satisfied with studying anatomy. He also felt compelled to ?observe the natural decay and corruption of the human body? (36). As a result of this he spent days and nights in ?vaults and charnel-houses? (36-7). Victor was wildly possessed and was determined to continue with his experiment at any expense."
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Science Fiction in the United States, 2008.
A discussion of the history of science fiction in the United States.
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper examines how science fiction in the United States has gone through three main periods: Introduction, Golden Age, and Post-War Era. The paper points out that, in the United States, the beginning of science fiction was vague, starting in the nineteenth century. The paper then takes a look at Edgar Allan Poe as one of the first American science fiction authors. The paper concludes that, although the genre of science fiction had a humble beginning, in a short period of time it surfaced into an extremely popular type of literature.
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"Therefore there was an interim in the immense success that science fiction had experienced in the Golden age. However, immediately when the war ended, there came "another boom time for science fiction." Major writers who were involved in the war began writing again. Many talented new writers came into the spotlight. Magazines that made it past the difficult times of World War II were now more popular than ever (American). Some authors of this time period were A.E. Van Vogt, J.G. Ballard, Ray Bradbury, Poul Anderson, and Frank Herbert. Post-war science-fiction authors had some new approaches in their works. Most of their works became about predictions of future societies on Earth, the consequences of space travel, and "imaginative explorations of forms of intelligent life and their societies in other worlds" (Science Merriam). Ray Bradbury was a key figure from the post-war era. He was one of the most illustrious science-fiction writers of his generation. Even though Bradbury's works verged on fantasy, most of them are considered science fiction. Two of his most famous works were The Martian Chronicles and Fahrenheit 451. The Martian Chronicles was a series of linked short stories, and Fahrenheit 451 began as a short story named "The Fireman. A major change occurred in the science-fiction industry when the paperback industry overtook the "pulp" magazine's "exclusive hold on science fiction" (American). This significantly increased the popularity of science fiction."
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Science Fiction, 2008.
An analysis of the three different eras of science fiction.
1,004 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses how setting in science fiction is a key element, as it is in all fiction, though the way it is used and the emphasis given to it among the various elements of fiction may differ. In particular, the paper discusses how, in his anthology "Masterpieces", Orson Scott Card divides science fiction somewhat arbitrarily into three categories according to era ("The Golden Age," "The New Wave," and "The Media Generation"). The paper then examines the style and settings of each of these eras with reference to different novels.
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"Setting is important in the structure of the novel Count Zero by William Gibson. The setting is the future, but it is not a distant future. It is rather a projection of the present into what Gibson sees as the next logical step as the use of the computer makes the cyberspace that Gibson named in an earlier book into a parallel reality set alongside the "real" world in which we live. Both worlds have evolved in the direction of increasing corporate control accompanied by further surrender of individuality and autonomy on the part of the human inhabitants of the planet. "
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