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Television Makes You Smarter, Right?, 2009.
A look at the intellectual effect of television on its viewers.
1,505 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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This paper discusses the effects of television on its viewers' minds, and the fact that although plenty of educational programming is available, there are still many shows that have no intellectual benefit at all. The writer describes a few of these, including reality TV shows and music videos, and then describes some which are educational for children, such as "Dora the Explorer" and "Sesame Street," and some which are educational for adults only, such as "South Park." The paper concludes that if the right shows are viewed, television can stimulate the mind instead of deaden it.
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"Television is educational, but there are always going to be shows that have no educational benefit. Shows such as spongebob squarepants require no brain power to watch. The only point of these kinds of shows is to make us laugh or entertain us. In spongebob squarepants, a sponge that lives in the ocean goes on adventures that teach no moral values and nothing about the world we live in. When kids get addicted to a show like this, it takes time out of watching educational programming and does not assist in intellectual development. Their vocabulary does not increase either and kids may even learn words that do not exist in the English language. To maintain television watching as a positive activity on the brain, we must limit the amount of time we spend watching these kinds of shows. While this kind of show is addictive, it is unhealthy to kids and even adults."
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Reflections of the Just Society, 2009.
An examination of the shaping of a just society according to Pierre Elliot Trudeau's visions.
1,274 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 43.95
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This paper discusses Pierre Elliot Trudeau views of the just society. It examines how the process of judicial activism began with the repatriation of the Canadian Constitution in 1982, that saw laws across the country brought into line with Trudeau's vision. The paper also discusses the changing values in the mass media and how this affects the shaping of the just society. The paper focuses on Canadian society.
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"Shaping the just society depends on equitable representation of Canadian diversity and a reflection of changing values in the mass media. While some may argue that the essence of democracy is the ability to choose, and that each of us has the ability to switch off programs or refuse to see certain movies, the evidence suggests that social cohesion demands discretion and sensitivity to the nation's psyche. Although the coverage of multicultural issues has increased and shifts in programming have begun to reflect a more responsible role, more is needed. Without full media cooperation our pursuit of the just society is destined to remain little more than a dream."
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Godot, Vladimir and Estragon, 2009.
An analysis of the effects of Godot on the lives of Estragon and Vladimir in "Waiting for Godot" by Samuel Beckett.
1,450 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper discusses how we can conclude that the purpose of life for Estragon and Vladimir in "Waiting for Godot" is to wait for the arrival of Godot. Although Godot probably never will arrive, nonetheless the conjecture that he might arrive affects their actions in the play in both beneficial and baneful ways. The paper examines how Godot could be argued as both having positive and negative effects on Vladimir and Estragon. Godot does ultimately immobilize them in one place to wait for someone that may never come and keeps them from utilizing the road to travel to better places, but he also gifts them with friendship, hope, and the possibility of change.
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"The importance of the arrival of Godot as a provider of hope, purpose, and change for Estragon and Vladimir can be noticed during their many exchanges of despair and faith throughout the play. Their strong desire for Godot is felt during the first appearance of Pozzo when Estragon and Vladimir, thinking that he is Godot, are filled with aspiration, but their reactions are soon converted to one filled with dismay, as Vladimir declares, "Not at all!" followed by Estragon's timid response, "You are not Godot, sir?" (19). Estragon's timid expression and Vladimir's strong declaration demonstrate the shock that they both feel when they discover that Pozzo was not Godot, which signify Godot's importance to them. "
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Contrasting Absurd Heroes: Meursault and Gregor Samsa, 2009.
A comparative analysis of the concept of absurdism in the characters of Meursault in, "The Stranger" by Albert Camus, and Gregor Samsa, in "The Metamorphosis", by Franz Kafka.
1,450 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 0 sources, $ 48.95
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This paper discusses how Monsieur Meursault of "The Stranger" by Albert Camus is a prime example of a man who took absurdism to its pinnacle and established himself as an absurd hero. It also examines how Gregor Samsa of "The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka can also be viewed as a follower of the absurd, although the concept of absurdism was not fully developed at the time of publication of the book. The paper contends that unlike Meursault, who adheres to revolt, freedom, and passion completely in a free, wide world, Gregor must accept the consequences of the absurd in a limited, locked chamber in a transformed state, which in turn compels him to assume an incomplete disposition of revolt.
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"Gregor Samsa, after his transformation from human to vermin, is forced to accept the consequence of revolt after his father "gave him a hard shove [into his room], and bleeding profusely, he flew far into his room [and] the door was slammed shut with the cane" (Kafka 19). Revolt is "a constant confrontation between man and his obscurity, an ongoing struggle with the absurd," which forces the absurd hero to deny all reasons that come in conflict with absurdism: logic, religion, and social norms of society (Rhein 28). The hard shove and the slamming of the door by his father signify that his family no longer accepts him as who he once was: a traveling salesman who works hard to support his family in order to repay his parents' debt (Kafka 4). The rejection by his own family forces him to abandon the social norms of society since he can no longer establish communications with his family members and is trapped inside a room treated as an inhumane insect. "
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Strategic Planning for Organizations, 2007.
An examination of the definition and methodologies of strategic planning for organizations.
1,640 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 53.95
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This paper defines and examines strategic planning for organizations. It looks at different aspects of strategic planning and examines numerous other methodologies that organizations may use in order to engage in strategic planning. The paper also briefly looks at the differences between strategic planning and long term planning for a business.
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"Organizations have to deal with both planned and unplanned change. Planned change comes when people in the organization have decided that certain things such as business practices and strategies need to be managed differently, and they examine and analyze the situation and decide upon some changes that need to occur. "They recognize a need for a major change and proactively organize a plan to accomplish the change." (managementhelp.org 2007) This can take place over a period of weeks, months, or even years. Unplanned change can occur when something unforeseen arises, such as an issue with a competitor or something else equally as out of the business's control, such as a natural disaster. In times of unplanned change an organization must either adapt the strategy of the business in a manner, or face loosing everything entirely. "Unplanned change usually occurs because of a major, sudden surprise to the organization, which causes its members to respond in a highly reactive and disorganized fashion." (managementhelp.org 2007)"
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The Intentional Fallacy, 2009.
A discussion of the views of W.K. Wimsatt and Monroe Beardsley in their essay, "The Intentional Fallacy".
1,550 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper defines and discusses the concept of the intentional fallacy, in literary criticism, which addresses the assumption that the meaning intended by the author of a literary work is of primary importance. The paper specifically examines the arguments of W.K. Wimsatt and Monroe Beardsley in their essay, "The Intentional Fallacy", and discusses the authors' logic and views as expressed in their essay.
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"For the archetypal critic, adherence to the logic implied by Wimsatt and Beardsley will separate the poem from its mythic environment, and so emphasize myth and archetype as essentially poetic elements. For the modern eclectic literary critic, the logic will help to indicate the primacy of truly critical concern, and prevent this criticism from overemphasizing matters which are actually subordinate to the criticism of literature."
"anyone concerned with serious literary study, the logic implied in "The Intentional Fallacy" is a decided help toward clear sighted analysis of almost any literary problem. The application of this logic of literary criticism in itself offers no solutions to problems of any kind; it helps merely to define the proper methodology for the solution of a given literary problem."
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Protection of Transgender Rights, 2009.
An examination of the laws protecting the rights of transgender individuals in the workplace in the United States.
2,059 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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This paper discusses transgender inssues in the United States. It specifically focuses on transgender rights and their protection in the workplace. The paper discusses the laws that have been passed to protect transgender individuals and how the laws have evolved over the past ten years. Particular attention is paid to the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA).
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" Many organizations have fought to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) which would protect individuals in the work place from being discriminated against based on sexual identity. This bill has been presented in congress and it still needs more time and support to be passed. Within the effort of passing this bill there has been a division between organizations that are fighting for the rights of GLBT individuals. In order to pass this bill and bring full protection to all individuals from employment discrimination, a coalition between organizations that stand for gay and transgender civil rights must take place. One of the biggest issues dividing these organizations is the inclusion of transgender citizens under the protection of ENDA. Last year the Human rights Campaign, one of the biggest representatives of GLBT rights made an effort to pass ENDA while excluding transgender individuals. The reasoning behind this, as explained by HRC campaign was that if transgender citizens were excluded from the bill people in congress would more likely pass the bill. This action taken by the HRC still remains clear in their objectives to pass the bill in 2009. In order to bring full equality to all citizens including transgender individuals all organizations fighting for gay and transgender civil rights must come together and fight for the passing of a bill that includes everyone that is not represented."
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"Cloud Nine", 2008.
An analysis of the theme of patriarchy in Caryl Churchill's play "Cloud Nine".
1,951 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 62.95
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This paper argues that Caryl Churchill's play "Cloud Nine" is based on patriarchal principles. It looks at how throughout the play, there are many points that show how society functions but also show how sexual oppression is forced into society. Specifically, the paper contends that Churchill ridicules the traditionally evaluated role of women in history, forcing us to appreciate that female identity is a historical and social construction. Dialogue from the play is quoted in the paper and used to support the writer's contention that "Cloud Nine" is Churchill's glorious criticism on patriarchy.
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"Home service and the bringing up of infants are appointed to the woman, while everything else, such as determination , success and goals, is for the man. The women in the play are confined in the house all day, and mind the children. When Clive returns home he asks Betty what she had done. She replies that she had read a little and played the piano but she has been bored. Clive believes that because she has her mother and the governess that it is enough company for her and she should not be bored. That is the role of the women in Victorian society anyway, to stay in the house and take care of the house and the children. Even Betty's mother, Maud agrees with these ideas of the Victorian times with "The men have their duties and we have ours". (Churchill 1995: 9) The play uses Betty's mother Maud to show how things were done in her time. Maud is unable of judging the past. She sticks to to old values blindly, and abides by them as facts. "
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The Legalization of Marijuana, 2008.
A look at three issues that could affect the legalization of marijuana.
1,870 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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The paper discusses the potential dangers of marijuana, such as driving under the influence of the drug, as well as its role as a gateway drug and finally, the drug's impact on the economy. The paper explores the ramifications of marijuana becoming legalized and concludes that these three variables could be addressed in a way that would support the legalization of marijuana.
Outline:
What is Marijuana
Researchable Issue and Hypothesis
Legal Parameters for the Drug's Safe Use
Gateway Drug Status. Is This a Myth?
Economic Impact of Marijuana Legalization
Justification of the Hypothesis based on Three Variables
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"Marijuana (Cannabis Sativa) is a species of plant that, when flowering, produces buds that contain THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), which, when smoked or ingested, stimulate the mind, causing a loss of judgmental ability and occasional hallucinations. The drug is quite popular, so its legalization would not only delight many people, especially some of the nation's youth, but it could potentially positively effect the economy. "In 2000, the NHSDA estimated that over 3 million, or 13 percent, of the 23 million youths aged 12 to 17 used marijuana during the year prior to the survey," a report issued by the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse (NHSDA) reported in 2002. "The rate of past year marijuana use was lower for youths compared with the rate for young adults aged 18 to 25 (24 percent), but it was higher than the rate for adults aged 26 or older (5 percent)." And according to a survey by drugs.com, over 33 percent of Americans (which is over 72 million Americans) over the age of 12 had tried the drug in their lifetimes. Needless to say, it is fairly popular, and its legal use is an aspiration hoped for by many Americans."
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Joyce's "Dubliners", 2009.
An analysis of characters and characterization in James Joyce's "Dubliners".
5,456 words (approx. 21.8 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 133.95
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This paper focuses on the analysis of characterization and some characters of James Joyce's "Dubliners". The study pays attention to the characters in the stories 'The Sisters,' 'Eveline,' and 'The Dead'. Since clarifying, analysing, and evaluating all characters of an important literary work like "Dubliners" demands a deep long-term scholarship, the author tries to focus on the mentioned stories, the characters of which are the elements that shape the general structure of them.
Outline:
Introduction
Character and Characterization
Character from Different Perspectives
Character Construction
"Dubliners" and its Characters
"The Sisters"
"Eveline"
"The Dead"
Conclusions
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"Although the first story is narrated from the young boy's view point, it mostly suggests and depicts two old sisters as stereotypical women. Corrington argues that the old sisters represent "the Irish people, always ready to serve" (22). The sisters are apparently flat characters whose actions are tied to their touching situations like poverty and the brother's death, and their religious devotion. They are uneducated unlike their deceased brother who had studied in Rome. The sisters are the women who sustain the religious rituals so that their action seems unreasonable in comparison to their brother who once was a priest. The sisters are characters whose presence, actions, and discursive representation convey their flatness as well as their implied role in suggesting the theme of poverty, and institutional power of the church. "
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"A Rose for Emily" by William Faulkner, 2008.
An in-depth analysis of the character of Emily in William Faulkner's "A Rose for Emily".
2,257 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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The paper examines the character of Emily in William Faulkner's "A Rose for Emily", and shows how her state of mind was not normal. The paper explains what influenced Emily's psychological delusions and schizophrenia but then asserts that the act of murdering Homer and living/sleeping with his corpse for many years is proof of her capability of loving. The paper believes that although in a bizarre and morbid way, Emily showed that she also has the right to be loved and that she can also love.
Outline:
Introduction
The Character of Emily Grierson
Conclusion
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""A Rose for Emily" is short story by William Faulkner relating the life of Emily Grierson. This literary piece was first read in the 1930 issue of Forum magazine.
"Described as a weird spinster of her time, Emily was an old maid whose life became of interest to the residents of her town as her relationships with her father, a lover, and her male helper revolved around the house where she was known to have lived until her death. The secrets that Emily kept were something that the people of Jefferson town tried to uncover which was consequently revealed at the end of the story. What made this short story of Faulkner popular was the way he weaved the sinister personalities of the characters and its gruesome finale (Faulkner and Inge, 1970)."
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Art in History, 2009.
A look at the works of Jacques-Louis David and Francisco de Goya as reflections of the time periods they lived in.
1,213 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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The paper examines the works of Jacques-Louis David, a Neoclassical genius of his time, and how he used his subject matter and formalism to propagate and inspire the masses. The paper then studies the works of Francisco de Goya, a Romantic artist who used powerful emotion and stark coloring to portray some of the brutalism of his time. The paper points out that Goya showed the bad side of war while David portrayed it to be heroic.
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"Neo Classical, which means "new classical", was the predominant artistic style in Europe and North America between the 1750's to the 1830's. Neoclassicism was involved in looking back at Greece and Rome. This was the age of enlightenment, and critical thinkers, reason, math, and sciences were on a high spread. A lot of it was associated with the better archeological knowledge of antiquity though the rediscovery of sites including Herculaneum and Pompeii (Langmuir and Lynton 814). I believe they looked back to the classical cultures because, as the text put it, "Classical cultures represented the height of civilized society, and Greece and Rome served as models of enlightened political organizations." (Text pg.814) With this at hand many artists studied in these classical areas such as Jacques-Louis David."
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