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?Preschool in Three Cultures?, 2005.
This paper compares pre-schools in China, Japan and the United States as presented by the research of Joseph J. Tobin, David Y.H. Wu and Dana H. Davidson in their book "Preschool in Three Cultures".
2,810 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 0 sources, $ 83.95
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This paper explains that the function of pre-schools in Japan is to produce "childlike children"; in China, to reduce the effects of spoiling and, in the U.S., to make children more independent and self-reliant. The author points out that cultural values are reflected in the education philosophies of each school; therefore, in Japan, the school believes in raising children to be successful adults by emphasizing their efforts instead of their inborn abilities; in China, selflessness and collectivism are promoted and, in the United States, the child is viewed as an individual. The paper relates that culture influences teacher-child interaction: In Japan, children learn self-control best from their peers rather than from their teachers; in China, it is the teacher's job to rein a spoiled child and, in the U. S. preschool, the teacher-child relationship is characterized by the teacher's encouragement of a child's activity.
Table of Contents
Research Intentions
Research Methods
The Function of the Preschool in Each of the Three Countries
The Curriculum of each Preschool and how it is Influenced by Culture
Cultural Values Reflected in the Educational Philosophy of Each School
Cultural Influence on Child-Child and Teacher-Child Interactions
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"Similarly, the authors admit to their own cultural biases when standing behind the camera. The American team members tended to focus their observations on two or three children in each class, with a particular emphasis on those children who were misbehaving or highly verbal. While they intended this focus to make their videos "more interesting and accessible to viewers," they recognize that their behavior mirrors that of American preschool teachers, who often concern themselves with how best to allocate their time. On the other hand, their Chinese team members had a stronger inclination to video larger groups of children and shift their focus away from individual behavior."
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Research Approaches in Education, 2006.
A look at the ongoing debate in the field of education concerning the place and usefulness of the case study as part of qualitative research.
5,486 words (approx. 21.9 pages), 29 sources, MLA, $ 134.95
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This study attempts to delineate the usefulness of the case study in educational research describing, in general terms, its limitations and merits. Moreover, the paper attempts to discover those areas in which the case study is indispensable. The study is further predicated on the intention that the information developed will not be theoretical only, but will have immediate application for educational researchers.
Introduction
Purpose of the Study
Literature Review
Conceptual Framework
Conclusion
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"There has been, for the past two decades, a debate over the 'validity' of quantitative versus qualitative research methods, and, in the case of the latter, particularly the case study method. A preponderance of research within education and within allied or similar fields seems to indicate that in fact qualitative research is generally more suitable to the needs of the field than is quantitative research. Further, the research suggests that it might be advisable not to consider the case study, either on its own (but rather as part of a more multifaceted qualitative protocol), nor as a cognate of storytelling. Indeed, the argument is for the judicious use of the case study, professionally conducted with more than tacit acknowledgment that human factors are part of the research conduct, findings and recommendations in any educational, sociological or communications research."
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Six-Sigma, 2006.
An application of six-sigma to small medium-sized enterprises.
3,159 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 91.95
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The objective of this paper is to identify the critical success factors for six sigma implementation in small medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Six-sigma introduced the concept that both the quality of the products and the services created by the management were critical in establishing the credibility of a product in the market. The study hopes to identify the common pitfalls and hurdles that companies have to face in the implementation of these policies to improve the performance of the organization.
Outline
Synopsis
Research Questions and Hypothesis
Research Methodology
Conclusion
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"Using six-sigma requires that companies set up a system to monitor and measure the metrics that are used to calculate the defect rate in the manufacturing or production process. Understanding the statistical needs to set up any metric used for measurements is important in six-sigma. (Voelkel, 2004) Failure to understand and comprehend the true needs of the process can cause more harm than good in the long run. Six-sigma is often used to root out the cause of variances in the process that might be undertaken. (Jones, 2004) This requires that the process be constantly monitored and reviewed. This helps identify the cause of the variance and corrective measures taken to ensure that the problem is eliminated."
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First Time Offenders, 2005.
This paper is a detailed report of a research project to discover what average people think of when they hear about the sentencing process as it pertains to first time offenders.
2,405 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 73.95
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This paper relates that the research polled 320 (N=320) random individuals through a survey that gathered personal data and a scoring system of four dependent variables: (1) How serious is the offense?, (2) How much do you believe the offender deserved the penalty?,
(3) How pleased are you with the penalty the offender received? and (4)
Based on the crime, how fair do you believe the penalty is? The author points out that, based on this research, especially among persons who have been victims of crimes, a criminal history should play a major role in the sentencing process and that first time offenders should be treated differently than repeat and violent offenders. The paper relates that an assumption can be made that, even though offenders with no prior record merit less serious punishment, they also may be subject to a prejudicial jury in some instances. Many statistical tables.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Methods and Materials
Results Section
DV 1: Tests of Between- Subjects Effects - Dependent Variable: How Serious this Offense?
DV 2: Tests of Between- Subjects Effects - Dependent Variable: Did the Offender Deserve the Penalty?
DV 3: Tests of Between- Subjects Effects - Dependent Variable: How Pleased are You with this Penalty?
DV 4: Tests of Between- Subjects Effects - Dependent Variable: How Fair is the Penalty?
Discussion Section
Appendix: Statistical Tables
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"Over the last few decades, local, state and federal prisons throughout the United States have inmate populations that are steadily rising may even be as high as two million strong. This has added a great strain on society and of course the entire incarceration system. The media during this period of increased prison populations have proclaimed that the overall national crime rates have ironically fallen to new lows. This may imply that the public may have less to fear in regard to crime and victimization, but still policymakers and society should address sentencing policies so as to ensure that we are best utilizing punishment policies that ensure the safety of the masses and provides a reasonable rehabilitative opportunity for offenders. "Public opinion plays an important role in the sentencing process in Canada and elsewhere.""
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Research Proposal: Child Abuse, 2005.
A research proposal about children who witness domestic violence.
1,233 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper is a research proposal about a study of the identity of children who witness domestic violence and role-taking of the abuser and abuse victim from an interactionist perspective. Includes a problem statement, hypothesis, theoretical framework, brief literature review and methodology.
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"Barry Zuckerman (1995) further expresses concerns about children that witness domestic violence in the article "Silent victims revisited: the special case of domestic violence." Zuckerman reiterated that children who witness violence will suffer psychological and behavioral problems that will interfere with their functionality. Children in a home where one parent is abusing the other parent have no feeling of comfort or security because they would normally turn to parents for safety, but in this case one parent is dangerous, while the other is a helpless victim. Wife beating may be present in as much as 16% of American families, and in some studies 40% of mothers reported that violence was used to settle disagreements in their home. Children may develop post traumatic stress disorder in response to the abuse. Zuckerman specifically addresses the impact of role development in abusive homes. "Violence between parents teaches children powerful lessons about the role of violence in intimate relationships. Children who grow up in violent homes, for example, are more likely to be aggressive with peers. They are also more likely as adults to become batterers or victims themselves." (Zuckerman 1995) A very large percentage of men who batter women witnessed their mother being abused, and girls who witness domestic abuse as children are more likely to become battered wives. "
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Factor Analysis, 2005.
This paper discusses factor analysis, a statistical tool to determine patterns in data.
1,115 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 38.95
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This paper explains that factor analysis analyzes the patterns of relationship among several variables, with the aim of finding something about the character of the independent variables, which influence them, even though those independent variables, called factors, were not assessed directly. The paper explains that the results gotten by factor analysis are essentially more theoretical and provisional than is true when independent variables are spotted directly. The author stresses that, in order for the factor to be analyzed, the data must be bi-linear; this implies that the row entities and the column entities must be independent of each other.
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"Factor analysis can handle over hundred variables at a time; recompense for random and meaningless mistakes, and unravel difficult interrelationships into their major and distinct reliabilities. But, factor analysis has disadvantages. It is mathematically problematic and requires varied and various relevant factors. Its technical terms include strange words like 'eigenvalues, rotate, simple structure, orthogonal, loadings, and communality'. Its product usually takes up a dozen or so pages in a given report, giving little space for a procedural foreword or clarification of terms."
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Elderly Drivers: A Need For Change, 2005.
A proposal to find a course of action and ultimate solution to the growing problem of elderly drivers on America's streets and highways.
1,997 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss and analyze the topic of elderly drivers in America. Specifically, the paper discusses a proposal for change supported by research. The proposal is in support of the implementation of required standardized testing of people reaching the age of 65 that would enable them to retain their driver's license while assuring their continued safety on the America's roads and highways. The proposal also recommends a course of action for regulation of elderly drivers and provides a proposed solution to the problem, while urging Americans to get involved now, before more elderly drivers take to the nation's highways and byways.
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"Elderly drivers pose a threat to other drivers in several ways. Many studies indicate that "Older drivers are involved in a disproportionate number of crashes associated with intersections and other complex traffic situations, failure to yield, inattention, road signs, left turns, and oncoming traffic and are more often found to be at fault in crashes" (Wood). Other studies have indicated older drivers have slower reaction times, impaired vision, and a higher instance of eye diseases that can create problems with their perception and vision. Scientist Wood continues, "Visual impairment becomes significantly more prevalent with increasing age. The normal process of aging results in yellowing and cloudiness of the crystalline lens, a decrease in pupil size, and alterations in the integrity of the macular pigment and neural pathways" (Wood)."
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Qualitative Research, 2005.
A brief explanation of the nature of a qualitative research report.
1,154 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper focuses on research that is deemed qualitative in design and explains how qualitative research reports are brought to fruition. The components of the qualitative research report are presented in the paper along with a brief description for each component.
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"To assist the reader in better understanding the nature of a qualitative research report the following guideline is offered for easy report formulation and writing. Before presenting an outline describing the components of an effective qualitative research report the reader is advised to remember that the quality of a qualitative research report is deeply embedded in the notion that qualitative research report writing is an ongoing learning process and very much a social act for reader and writer (Ely, Vinz, Anzul & Downing, M. 1997). As such the qualitative research report must, at all times, be an above adequate research report that effective explains the phenomenon being researched as well as to persuade the reader as to research efficacy and results. "
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?The Forest People? by Colin Turnbull, 2005.
This paper discusses "The Forest People," by author ColinTurnbull in which he analyzes the BaMbuti, 'people of the forest', located in Congo, Africa, specifically in Ituri Forest.
1,385 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 46.95
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This paper explains that "The Forest People" by Colin Turnbull uses a personal narrative and ethnographic analysis to describe an anthropological experience which took place in the mid 1900s. The author points out that the author's ethnographic account differs from other studies of this type because he puts BaMbuti life in the context of the rapid industrialization taking over the region. The paper concludes that modernization has no place in the lives of most Africans because they have learned to survive and live despite the inconveniences forest life.
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"Indeed, many social scientists like Turnbull had attempted to depict an accurate and objective picture of what life in Eastern and Middle Eastern nations is, determined through scientific methods. By scientific method, this means that the procedures in which anthropological accounts were recounted were through systematic and objective thinking and analysis on the part of the researcher/anthropologist. Thus, during Turnbull's time, qualitative studies have become prevalent because the qualitative paradigm offered more avenues and opportunities for new discoveries to be generated in exploratory studies conducted in nations and societies in the African and Asian regions, among others."
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Application Domains in Operating Systems, 2006.
A research proposal of the current and future trends in small, communicating computer systems.
3,603 words (approx. 14.4 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 100.95
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This paper provides a discussion of the application domains that are typically associated with the small, communicating computer systems class, and how this operating system design has been impacted by the requirements of these application domains. A summary of the research is provided in the conclusion. Includes annotated bibliography.
Introduction
Particular Requirements of this Application Domain
How These Requirements Impact the OS Designs for the Small, Communicating Computer Systems Class
Conclusion
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"Computers continue to get smaller and the evolution of processing speeds is following Moore's Law. It is reasonable to assume that at some point in the foreseeable future, the desktop computer may simply become a thing of the past. Increasingly, mobile communications devices are being used to develop informal "networks" of friends, co-workers and family members. As a result, the use of small, communicating computer systems, mostly in wireless configurations, is becoming an increasingly popular alternative to older (i.e., a few years) computer systems that do not provide the same level of flexibility and functionality for a company's growing information technology needs today. Identifying current and future trends in this environment, then, assumes a new level of importance for companies seeking to maximize their return on their scarce IT resources, as well as for consumers who are seeking to identify the most appropriate wireless tool for their needs today."
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Truancy, 2005.
An in-depth discussion and research proposal of the issue of truancy in high school children.
4,015 words (approx. 16.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 108.95
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This paper presents a research proposal dealing with high school truancy. The writer explores the qualitative research method of gathering and analyzing information. The writer also discusses why truancy is a problem and what parents and students think should be done to combat it. The dissertation uses the students' perspective and gathers information from the students about the problem and possible solutions. The research focuses on the effects of truancy.
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Literature Review
Methodology
Conclusion
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"As the world continues to globalize attention continues to turn to the importance of education. Education is the cornerstone of success in many lives and careers across the board. Education provides not only knowledge but also provides confidence and security in one's ability to learn and see things through. Completing an education helps solidify responsibility skills and instills the importance of follow through when it comes to important life goals. It sets the student up to realize that hard work and diligence do pay off. The majority of students in the nation graduate from high school and move on to college or career choices, but there is a small percentage of students who begin to practice truancy in grades 9 - 12. "
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?Culture in Interaction?, 2005.
This paper analyzes the concept of group collectivism and interaction reported by Nina Eliasoph and Paul Lichterman in their article "Culture in Interaction".
755 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 26.95
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This paper explains that a journal article entitled, "Culture in Interaction," authored by Nina Eliasoph and Paul Lichterman used empirical studies in identifying, analyzing and interpreting the group culture of organizations and civil groups in terms of their use of speech acts and group interaction. The author points out that, using the method of ethnographic analysis, Eliasoph and Lichterman were able to analyze and interpret how these civil groups' cultures, through collective representations, are characterized by their use of specific kinds of speech acts and styles. The paper states that the researchers' usage of the ethnography as the primary form of data gathering and analysis was appropriate for its objective, especially since interaction and communication are difficult to study by quantitative methods.
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"Results of the study reflected the unique culture of each civil group. The ACES was identified as an organization that, when put in the larger context of group activism, was more 'individualist' rather than collectivist. This meant that ACES members tend to focus more on the idea that empowerment and motivation to participate actively was not through group cohesion, but on the pursuit of one's self interest. This self-interest was identified as the will to fight for a cause, which, in ACES's case, was environmentalism."
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