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Self-Disclosure, 2008.
A discussion about self-disclosure and how it can assist one in "coming out of one's shell".
3,962 words (approx. 15.8 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 107.95
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The paper discusses that self-disclosure refers to both the conscious and unconscious revelation of one's thoughts, feelings, experiences and other personal matters. The paper notes that self-disclosure begins from the time one person meets another and continues as their relationship develops. The paper explains that females are more open than males, how businessmen deal with the subject, the manner in which patients react with doctors, and various other examples of interactions with persons in similar groups.
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"Current Western cultural identity is not generally supportive of those who grieve and make communication in the time of bereavement difficult. However, it is precisely at this time that the bereaved must communicate and self-disclose in order to rebuild their shattered identity and universe. Future studies should discover how civilians can effectively communicate with them and in a way, which will not affect or violate their cultural belief of the self. The bereaved parents should also be helped in finding parallel ways of communicating with civilians as effectively and within the context of cultural constraints."
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What Reality TV Tells Us About American Culture, 2008.
A discussion of the question as to whether reality TV brings out the worst in American culture or is it merely an example of what American culture is all about?
1,050 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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The author of this paper examines the phenomena of reality television programs that are a large part of American television programming. The author seeks to discover whether such television programs focus on and bring out the worst aspects of American society or if, they are a mirror reflecting American culture and society as they really are. The author examines these phenomena primarily from a psychological point of view and present arguments and examples from current research and literature.
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"However, psychologists and therapists feel that there is an aching psyche in the American culture that is using RTV as a cure, much in the way the Marx referred to religion as being the opiate of the people. Or as one writer updates it, "Is reality TV the crack cocaine of what critic Marie Winn calls the 'plug-in drug?'" (Breyer 100) RTV coupled with the massive bombardment of news, mostly bad, from around the nation and the world is numbing us to any emotional ties to reality. Javors compares RTV shows to the quick fix junk food restaurants and calls them "fast food programs" and states they are as bad for our minds as a constant diet of Double Whoppers with cheese and Chocolate Milk shakes would be to our bodies. She states that, "As a result, we are numbing ourselves to very real life challenges." (35)"
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Intake Greetings: An Article Review, 2008.
A detailed analysis of the article "An Evidence-Based Perspective on Greetings in Medical Encounters," by Makoul, Zick, & Green.
857 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 30.95
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This paper is a positive review of the article "An Evidence-Based Perspective on Greetings in Medical Encounters," by Makoul, Zick, & Green, which contains a national survey to determine patient perspectives of intake greetings by doctors. The writer describes the motivation for the survey, the methods used to carry it out, and the statistics yielded by the survey. The article's suggestions on improving the education of new physicians are also noted, and the writer concludes by summing up the plus points of the article and explaining its importance.
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"The researchers were filling a gap in the medical literature about patient preferences for doctors' greetings. Based on the assumption that appropriate greetings enhance the patient's experience, Makoul, et al (2007) conducted a large-scale nationwide telephone survey asking closed-ended questions to find whether or not patients preferred hand shakes, the use of their first and last names, and whether or not patients liked doctors to introduce themselves using both first and last names. The authors also sought evidence for how doctors most often do greet their patients in a formal clinical setting."
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Vocational Literacy, 2008.
A persuasive essay on the importance of vocational technology students being fluent in English and basic writing skills.
1,243 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 42.95
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The paper argues that once vocational technology students enter the real world of professional employment they find themselves handicapped if they cannot communicate fluently in English and write basic narratives without mistakes. The paper provides an interview with an employer to illustrate the point that illiteracy harms the first impression of employees in interview situations, complicates interactions with customers and retards their professional success by limiting their advancement potential. The paper includes an annotated bibliography.
Outline:
Introduction
The Cost of Illiteracy in the Professional Environment
Case in Point: Interview with an Employer
Conclusion
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"Among vocational technology students, there exists a belief by many that college-level proficiency in English is not required for professional success. They consider English fluency comparatively unimportant in highly mechanical fields in relation to their technical skills and sometimes react to college writing requirements as wastes of their time, since their vocational training and experience will determine their value in the job market and not their English writing ability.
"While it is true that their primary course of study is the technical training, these students are mistaken as to the value of English literacy and the consequences of failing to achieve a working fluency in the spoken language. Likewise, they may never again be required to compose a researched essay assignment once they secure employment in their chosen field, but they will almost certainly encounter situations at work that require them to use some of the basic writing skills that mandatory college writing classes are designed to instill."
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Public Speaking, 2008.
A discussion of basic presentation skills and tips for public speaking.
1,754 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 56.95
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The paper looks at methods of organizing material effectively and explains the use of an attention-getting opener, a well-organized and easy to follow speech body and a well thought-out conclusion. The paper also discusses the importance of clear articulation, good projection, variety and animation in presenting a speech.
Outline:
Objective
Introduction
Public Speaking Methods and Skills
Speaking at a Public Meeting-Tips
Public Speaking in the Media
The Attention-Getter
Summary and Conclusion
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"Basic presentation skills are stated in the work of McNamara (2007) and stated as the first step is to "list and prioritize the top three goals that you want to accomplish with your audience." Secondly, it is important to "be really clear about who your audience is and why it is important for them to be in the meeting." (McNamara, 2007) Third, it is important to list all the major points of information that should be conveyed to the audience and then to ask oneself if all the points are likely to be understood by everyone in the audience. It is necessary to consider the tone that one desires to set for the presentation. Through defining the tone of the presentation one may enable the cultivation of that mood to those listening in the audience."
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Organizational Learning, 2008.
This paper discusses how conflict and decision making are vital components of the strategy of any organization.
3,349 words (approx. 13.4 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 95.95
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The paper discusses the conflict and decision making that occurs in organizations. The paper uses the Orangewood Childrens' Home as a case study. The paper points out that both conflict and decision making are part of organizational behavior, and they are both important, as both contribute to group dynamics and the sense of community that can be built within an organization.
Outline:
Introduction
Conflict
Decision Making
Combining Conflict and Decision Making
Conclusion
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"In other words, the differing opinions of people on the inside and how they react to ideas for the future of the organization are often related to the reactions of those on the outside. People within the organization can provide new and innovative ways of looking at a problem or idea. In this way, conflict is actually good (Eisenhardt, 1999). It is better to spot a problem within the organization than for the employees to keep silent and let the problem make its way out to where the public would be the first ones to notice it. This could cause a much larger problem for an organization than a little bit of internal conflict would, and this is why many organizations choose workgroups that will have some conflict. Orangewood is one of those organizations that has carefully chosen their groups to have just the right amount of conflict to stimulate decision making without creating groups that only want to fight with one another."
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Team Communication, 2008.
An outline of the specifics required for teamwork and effective business communication.
1,119 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 38.95
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The paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes the topic of team communication. The paper addresses both the benefits and challenges of working in teams in relationship to team communication, and examines how teams can enhance their performance in the team communication topic. Team communication is critical to ensure that each team member understand the goals of the organization and is working toward those goals. The paper notes that good team communication means that if there are questions or concerns about the goal, they are addressed before the team moves forward.
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"There are several different characteristics of open communication in teams. The communication should be honest, specific, accurate, logical, concise, complete, and relevant. Communication that contains all these elements consistently will result in cleared and better communication throughout the team, and should lead to the long-term achievement of goals and objectives. Open communication must always allow for feedback, as well, so that all the team members know what communication and goals are working, and what are not. Without feedback, the communication chain is incomplete, and eventually it will break down."
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Emotional Intelligence, 2008.
This paper discusses the importance of emotional intelligence in the workplace, using Daniel Goleman's "Working with Emotional Intelligence" as a basis for the discussion.
878 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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The paper discusses how Daniel Goleman's book "Working with Emotional Intelligence" is an important first step in achieving greater emotional intelligence and thus better worker performance in the workplace. The paper explains the need for effective communication and a favorable work atmosphere in an organization but reveals the lack of EQ in children, their schooling and also in tertiary institutions. The paper concludes by emphasizing the need to implement Goleman's principles in schools and other educational facilities.
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"The importance and popularity of Daniel Goleman's book, Working with Emotional Intelligence, is indicative of the changing workplace over the last century. Whereas the industrial age focused only on the cognitive aspect of intelligence, or IQ, today's business environment recognizes the importance of emotional regulation in the workplace. Effectively regulating one's emotions in a social and workplace setting has come to be known and conceptualized as "emotional intelligence" or EQ."
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Language and Cognition, 2008.
An exploration of studies on the relationship between language and cognition in young children.
2,769 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 17 sources, APA, $ 82.95
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The paper explores various studies that attempt to determine how children learn to speak and shows how in many cases, the rudiments of language development are started early, even in the first few months after birth. The paper notes that such studies are of interest to educators and parents, as well as those who are working toward the betterment of illnesses such as autism. The paper points out that although much has been learned about the interrelationship of language and behavior, much will not be determined until the study of the brain becomes more advanced.
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"How do children learn to speak? For decades, psychologists, anthropologists, philsophers and linguists have debated this question. The cognitive theory of learning, first theorized by Piaget in the mid-1950s concerns the development stages when babies and children acquire new ways of mentally representing information. Since then, a wide variety of different and competing ideas of this relationship have been proposed, which continue to stimulate a large body of research. Although the results of these studies have brought researchers closer to the "truths" behind language development, it will not be until the construct and activity of the brain is thoroughy understood that the final answers concerning language will be known."
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Print, Art and Advertising, 2008.
A look at the trends in the relationship between advertising, the print media and art.
856 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 30.95
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The paper examines the history of advertising and art and the increasing use of art today to enhance the messages of the media. The paper discusses the positive and negative effects of art in advertising and predicts the future trends of advertising.
Outline:
Advertising and Art History
Artistic Trends
Positive and Negative Effects
Future Trends
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"Advertising, the print media, and art have always had a mutual relationship. During the late 1950s and early 1960s, advertising as a whole underwent a revolution of style. Up until these decades, advertising was basically focused upon selling mass-produced products to a mass audience without any distinction or differentiation in either product or audience. Differentiation began to occur during the 1950s, where specific products were targeted towards specific audience segments. Advertising was then designed to appeal to specific audiences, such as those who would buy a specific car or type of bread."
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School Shootings, 2008.
This paper explores what can be done to prevent high school and college shootings in America.
2,295 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 70.95
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The paper provides a history of recent school shootings in the US, discusses the development of new laws to prevent school shootings, looks at the security measures taken by colleges/universities and refers to the most infamous cases of shooting attacks. The paper notes the role played by the media and concludes that the bottom line for Americans today remains how to keep guns out of the schools and students from killing each other and their teachers.
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Summary
Review and Discussion
Conclusion
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"In response to the shocking series of highly publicized multiple victim shootings at high schools and colleges across the country in recent years the nation's schools have begun to resemble armed fortresses trying to keep the bad guys out. Alas, it is a sad commentary of the times when high school and college students must pass through metal detectors and be searched by security officers before being allowed to enter their schools and attend class, but this is the state of affairs for many American high school and college students today. Moreover, despite this increased vigilance, shootings continue to take place in high schools and colleges around the country, and in some cases, even elementary school students are being forced to undergo the same security precautions as their older counterparts. In this fearful environment, it is a wonder that any learning takes place at all and students, parents, teachers and administrators alike are wondering if and when the next episode will involve them."
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Personnel In Technology, 2008.
A review of the importance of building effective technology support teams in business.
951 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 33.95
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The paper researches and examines precisely what it takes to build an effective technology support team. The paper addresses such issues as personalities and examines how they affect relationships within and without the technical staff.
Outline:
Objective
Fundamental Requirements of Tech-Support Team
Basic Principles Maintained
Solid Team Structure
Making the Right Choice in Team-Members
The Effective It Team
Summary and Conclusion
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" It is critically important that all individuals chosen as team-members for the technology support team "are highly motivated, flexible and...possess the initiative to work on their own." Not only should members of the team be able to make a contribution that is positive to the team and its mission but further these individuals should be of the nature that they enjoy on-the-job learning. The ability of these individuals to work within the team environment is critically important as well as is their ability to "communicate effectively with staff and managers at a variety of levels within the client organization."
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