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Communication Interventions for Children with Autism, 2007.
An analysis of possible strategies to improve communication in autistic children with verbal skills.
1,754 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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This paper focuses on children with autism who are verbal communicators, either because they always had verbal skills or because they acquired verbal abilities, as a result of early intervention, even though they were once nonverbal. The paper discusses difficulties that children with autism may encounter with regards to communication and discusses strategies that may assist them in improving their communication skills.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Overview
Findings
Conclusion
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"It is difficult to detach 'communication' from other deficits for children with autism. As a child grows older, social skills become more important than academic achievement. Not too different from those children without disabilities! And for academic growth alone, communication can tell a teacher that hand flapping represents the desire to provide answers to questions asked of the class. For a child with autism who asks the same question over and over, a potential friend might come to realize that their peer is trying to carry on a conversation in the only manner they know. For that same child, changing communication patterns may allow them to say 'appropriately' so much of what resides inside themselves."
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Salary Negotiation, 2007.
This paper looks at the technique of salary negotiation and provides a discussion of different negotiating scenarios.
1,276 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 43.95
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In this article, the writer explains that salary negotiation is the process of creating a consensus between the job hunter/employee and the employer on how much the latter will pay the former for his/her skills, knowledge and expertise. This process is primarily communication-centered; however, negotiating salary takes more than just simple verbal communication with one's employer in order to be successful. In this paper, salary negotiation is discussed in the context of different scenarios. However, while these scenarios differ in their nature, each discusses one element of salary negotiating skills. The writer concludes that scanning the industry one is in, combined with a thoughtful assessment of one's self as an asset to the company are the important elements that must be taken into account in order to be well-equipped and successful in the salary negotiating process.
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"A common situation in job hunting nowadays is the profile of the highly-educated job hunter, who has strong, credible education credentials, having just finished a Masters degree in his/her chosen field. However, the highly-educated job hunter is not as experienced when compared against Bachelor's degree holder-individuals who have had extensive experience in the job and knows the industry well. This is a dilemma for the Master's degree holder-job hunter, whose high qualifications are impeded by the fact that s/he is not equipped with the practical skills to ensure his/her potential employer that s/he is worth more the salary the job hunter has in mind."
"Porter's analysis of salary negotiations among MBA graduates showed that in this group of job hunters, the company has more concerns than the job hunter himself/herself. This is because it was found out that generally, Master's degree holders tend to be offered generously by companies, resorting also to offering signing bonuses in order to entice a potential employee to join the company/organization."
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Leading and Sustaining Change, 2006.
A review of recommendations for leading and sustaining change.
2,316 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 71.95
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This paper centers on the topics of recommended leadership behaviors needed to sustain the momentum of change and evaluating the elements of an organization's culture that influence the implementation of both IT and line-of-business strategies. The paper continues with definitions of strategies for dealing with organizational cultures as they relate to adopting or rejecting change, and finally discusses post-implementation management strategies for change.
Outline:
Recommended Leadership Behaviors to Sustain Momentum
Evaluating the Elements of an Organization's Culture and their Influence on Implementation
Strategies for dealing with Organizational Culture
Post-Implementation Management Strategies
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"The research completed by Perrow (1967) is directly applicable to Long Beach Mortgage Broker Front-office Tool (BFOT) change management strategies. What Perrow is saying is that when processes are re-defined to make brokers, sales persons, and everyone selling and supporting Long Beach Mortgage customers more successful, there will be less "searching" for the right solution to a customer problem and overall sealing, service and profitability performance will increase. Processes cure confusion is what Perrow is saying in essence, and this is a major reason why change must happen in companies. "
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Urban Legend, 2005.
A review of urban legends and their impact on society.
1,286 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper takes a look at urban legends. The paper focuses primarily on Gail Collins' book, "Scorpion Tongue". According to the paper, Collins specifically points out that urban legends in America are synonymous to gossips about America's political history. The paper concludes by saying that urban legends can damage a society.
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"This particular urban legend circulated among the students. This type of urban legend is not time bounded for the students can relate to this, may it be students from the past, or students of the present time. This particular urban legend is funny in a way and it stirs imagination among the students as to how life was in the medieval era. And like what Collins has pointed out, urban legends such as this, are like gossips which do not provide any positive impact to any concerned people who may have heard or may have initiated such idea. It is just a thought that is nice to be heard, but there's really nothing to learn from it. "
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Marketing Advertising: A Research Proposal, 2006.
A look at the marketing research conducted for a new product.
2,293 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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This paper takes a look at a company that has just developed a new product for which advertising has begun. The company desires to test the effectiveness of this advertising on the public. This paper discusses marketing research and related issues and problems.
Outline:
Problem Statement
Literature Review
Objectives
Research Procedure - Methodology
Research Design
Instrumentation and Data Collection
Data Analysis
Time Schedule
Resources Needed
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"In the work entitled: "Advertising Tracking" Jerry W. Thomas states that: The promise of media advertising is great. It's an opportunity for a brand to tell its story directly to the ultimate consumer. It's an opportunity to build awareness and project a powerful brand image. It's an opportunity to create and build brand equity. It's an opportunity to bypass the trade, an opportunity to circumvent competitors. In actual practice however, the promise of media advertising is seldom realize." (1995) Media advertising's potential is seldom realized because "few companies do basic strategy research to develop a creative blueprint to guide the development of their advertising. Second few companies pretest their advertising creative to make sure it has a change to work. Third, even fewer companies track their advertising once it's 'on air' to measure the effects of the advertising over time."(Thomas, 1995) "
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Intercultural Communication, 2007.
This paper explores the effectiveness of promoting English as the official language of the United States in order to improve intercultural communication.
1,917 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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The paper discusses how many different languages are spoken within the United States' borders. The paper examines whether this makes communication and hence understanding between these cultures difficult. The paper investigates racial overtones in the Rodney King beating, the O.J. Simpson trial and the U.S. Patriot Act. The paper shows how language is not at the root of the cultural divide in the country; rather the problem is one of deep-seated communication and understanding. The paper contends that the funds and effort should be channelled into events and legislation that would encourage different cultures to truly communicate with each other, regardless of the language they use to do so.
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" The United States of America has been home to an increasingly multitude of cultures since the first immigrants came to its shores during the 1600's. The pursuit of the "American Dream" concept has furthermore made the country attractive for immigrants from many diverse countries. The result is that many different languages are spoken within the country's borders. This often makes communication and hence understanding between these cultures difficult. Phenomena such as racism and hate crimes are often blamed upon this lack of understanding. It is true that racism often arises in criminal and other cases heard in American courts."
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Firefighter Leadership, 2007.
This paper explores literature pertaining to the unique leadership role within a fire department.
1,340 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 45.95
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The paper examines the book "First In, Last Out" by John Salka. Salka, a FDNY battalion chief, discusses managing people, coping with crises, mentoring, decision making and adjusting to change. The paper discusses the unique aspects to leading a crew of brave men who have to face flaming infernos to rescue humans and animals. They risk their own lives, while systematically remembering the technical aspects of chemical and structural hazards and utilizing technologically advanced firefighting equipment. The paper shows the responsibility of the leadership; firefighters not only have to respect their chief as a commander, they have to trust him implicitly with their lives. The paper also looks at the International Association of Fire Chiefs Officer Development Handbook.
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"Others have written books on their specific type of Fire Department responsibility, that of protecting a city from the dangers of fire and other similar hazards. Like Salka, they echo the thought that, while management training and experience is universal for leaders in most management positions, there are some unique aspects to leading a crew of brave men who have to face flaming infernos to rescue humans and kittens, risking their own lives, while systematically remembering the technical aspects of chemical and structural hazards, and utilizing technologically advanced firefighting equipment."
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Information Systems Strategic Plan, 2007.
This paper explores the proper planning, development and implementation of information and communications technologies (ICT) in a business.
1,841 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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The paper explains that the emergence of information and communications technologies (ICT) made business enterprises realize the value proposition and the strategic importance they bring in gaining the competitive advantage. The paper discusses how it is important for the business to have an information systems strategic plan (ISSP) to serve as the company's blueprint or roadmap in its ICT implementations. The paper looks at the proper methodologies, processes and procedures and examines the project management methodology of the Project Management Institute (PMI). The paper discusses the project initiating process, the planning activities, the executing and the closing phase.
Outline:
Executive Summary
Project Management Methodology in ISS Planning
The Project Management Life Cycle
Initiation Activities
Planning Activities
Execution Activities
Monitoring and Controlling Activities
Closing Activities
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"Whereas a few years ago only the privileged few can access computing devices and the collateral benefits thereto, but nowadays ICT became ubiquitous and pervasive in nature - and the lack of at times could spell the difference between failure and success! The business challenge therefore is to make use of ICT to achieve the maximum benefits possible by concentrating the deployment to the core areas of business. These core areas where ICT will be deployed must have the greatest impact and contribute most on the enterprise's strategic thrusts as well as the bottom line."
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Subliminal Advertising, 2007.
This paper discusses subliminal messages and whether they can effectively alter behavior, consumer patterns and states of mind.
1,441 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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The paper discusses how, with subliminal advertising, the viewer can remain totally unaware of the messages being conveyed through the commercial media. The advertisement may flash a word repeatedly, thus subconsciously affecting the consumer's thoughts and behavior. The paper shows how repeated exposure to imagery can possibly induce the changes in consumer behavior that are desired by the ad's sponsor. The paper notes, however, that studies on its effectiveness have been inconclusive. The paper points out that subliminal messages are illegal and unethical and probably less effective than well-crafted, cleverly designed ads that take advantage of the weaknesses inherent in the human mind.
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"Subliminal advertising has been one of the most alluring features of the marketing industry since 1950s, when moviegoers were allegedly exposed to the surreptitious signals while they watched a movie. Some alarmists claim that the American public is being constantly bombarded with subliminal messages that sell products and political messages, or simply induce a state of mind. In fact, Russian scientists had become so concerned about the potential of subliminal ads to influence television viewers that they developed a device that would detect and disable subliminal messages being broadcast on national television (Voyteskhovskiy). Concern about the potential power of subliminal advertising may be unfounded, however."
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Emerging Technologies, 2006.
A review of the latest technologies and the problematic issues surrounding them.
1,361 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper takes a look at the newest technologies. The paper also discusses issues such as privacy, illegal downloads, connection speeds and theft. According to the paper, governments will be forced to develop a new wave of consumer protection laws and creative laws, protecting intellectual property as a result of all this new technology.
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"IPod docking stations are becoming increasingly more integrated into standard audio systems in automobiles and home stereos. A set of reasonably-priced TEAC systems offer, for less than $300, the chance to dock and charge the IPod while listening. Moreover, the systems come with CDRW-compatible players that can read and play MP3s burned onto disks. Home audio and video systems are becoming more integrated and compatible with portable media storage too. The ability to link digital storage with analog sound systems means also that audiophiles have their entire music collection at their fingertips and can launch files using their PC, their IPod, or their ISP's digital music service. Moreover, sound systems such as the TEAC are streamlined, urban-friendly and ideal for use in small spaces."
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Somebody Told Me, 2007.
This paper analyzes the work "Somebody Told Me: The Newspaper Stories of Rick Bragg" by Rick Bragg.
1,059 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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In this article, the writer introduces, discusses and analyzes the novel "Somebody Told Me: The Newspaper Stories of Rick Bragg" by Rick Bragg. Specifically, the paper presents a book review of Bragg's novel. The writer explains that this non-fiction work is simply a compilation of news stories originally written by the author for the New York Times and other newspapers. The writer points out that the main idea is to showcase the author's writing and his ability to bring people and their problems (and joys) to life for the reader. The writer concludes that "Somebody Told Me" by Rick Bragg is an engrossing glimpse into the fabric of American life.
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"The book is charming, disturbing, joyful, and intensely difficult to read in places, but it serves the author's purpose well. It introduces the reader to real Americans with real problems and real solutions. It shows America to be a troubled land filled with people who want to do something about that trouble and make it better. This book would be a fine addition to just about anyone's bookshelf. It is relatively easy to read, except for some of the most disturbing subject matter, such as murders, old prisoners who die in prison, the Susan Smith story, and others. There is something about the book that keeps the reader turning pages for "just one more page," long after they planned to stop reading. It is compelling, distressing, enlightening, and just plain sad in places. Perhaps the best thing about the book, and what keeps the reader coming back, is how it reads more like a novel than a group of newspaper articles. Bragg is a fine writer, and after reading this book, this reader would like to read some of his other works. He has a way with the language and puts sentences together with skill and thought."
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Propaganda, 2006.
A review of propaganda and the definitions thereof.
977 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper takes a look at propaganda. The paper supplies various definitions of propaganda and discusses how, historically, propaganda had been seen to be a negative and heavy-handed way of promoting one's ideologies due to undue influences. According to the paper, this view of propaganda no longer holds true of today.
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"By stating the "...some fear is capable of hitting the western United States... (McIntyre, 2006)" an assumption was made again without basis in fact as to who are really afraid of the missiles hitting the United States. Even pointing to the fact that, "It spun out of control seconds after it was launched and the North Koreans never had operational control of the missile" suggested that the North Koreans did not have the proper missile technology - but what were the basis for these statements? If the truth needed to be told, the U.S. government could have shown actual missile launch footages and the failure of some or all of the launched missiles. By doing it this way, statements made by government bureaucrats would coincide with the truth and not just "half-truths or un-truths!"
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