Abstract
The paper begins with a definition and history of affirmative action in the U.S. The controversy surrounding this practice is then explored. Statistics are cited and the University of Michigan is used to illustrate the controversy. Advantages and disadvantages of the practice of affirmative action are discussed.

From the Paper
"Much of the debate over affirmative action focuses on the notion that affirmative action gives preference to minorities at the expense of whites. For example, California's Proposition 209 ended local and state affirmative action programs in public employment, public education, and public contracting. Advocates of proposition 209 claim that affirmative action is unconstitutional since it gives preferential treatment to certain groups."

Tags:history, controversy, statistics, University, of, Michigan, dvantages, disadvantages, minorities, whites

Abstract
This paper describes the various aspects of gender equality in the classroom. The writer acknowledges that while a great deal of progress has been made in the educational system to remove blatant discrimination from schools, true equality has yet to be reached.

From the Paper
"As boys and girls enter high school, gender equity becomes increasingly important. The courses and accomplishment of this age are often key principles in establishing their career paths for life. While the government and educational alliances across the country have vastly improved the problem of gender inequality in the high school system, there is still a great deal of inequality amongst males and females."

Tags:boys, girls, sex, school, equality, inferiority, superiority

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"This research will examine David Tyack's The One Best System, which is a history of the development of universal public education in the United States over the course of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The research will discuss the manner in which he develops the pattern of his ideas about American public education, as well as the quality of the assumptions he brings to his study, the logic of his argument, and his use of evidence to substantiate his ideas, with a view toward identifying implications of conclusions that he draws.
The principal thesis of The One Best System is that the persistent, programmatic centralization and consolidation of schools and school districts in the US in conformity with the emergence of a corporatist political economy have been beneficial in some important ways but far from universally helpful to the.."

Tags:BOOK, REVIew

Abstract
This argumentative paper explains the points of view pro and con of distributing condoms in public schools. It explains the needs to prevent STD's and AIDS vs. the possible promotion of sex via the school system.

From the Paper
"Living with the fear of an irresponsible teenager that could become pregnant or acquired a STD is something that too many parents are doing in our times. With the millions that die every year from AIDS alone is enough to scare most parents. That doesn t even include the millions that acquire the hundreds of other STD s that are out there. The problem for the parent is not how to stop and cure these diseases or how to slow society from the skyrocketing amount of teenage pregnancies, but it is how to prevent their children from falling into this. It is common knowledge that the use of condoms greatly prevents or eliminates the spread of diseases and pregnancy. That is not the controversy. The controversy is who becomes responsible for teaching and distributing these much-needed condoms to the unprotected teenagers. By the time a child is in High School the parents have given the school system the right to educate and protect there children for over a decade, there is no need for this to end over something a life protecting as condoms. "

Tags:condom, distribute, distributing, high, parent, public, school, sex, education

Abstract
The paper deals with college athletes that are not collecting the money promised them. The author investigates how college athletes are often denied payment as a result of their free education and examines reasons for this.

From the Paper
"College athletes are being deprived of money they deserve and they should be compensated for their efforts. Athletes across the nation practice hours each day, with the hopes of representing their institution to the best of their ability. Billions of dollars accumulate each year, but the athletes that are responsible for this revenue have yet to profit from it. Their time is primarily dedicated to the team and their trials in the classroom, yet these athletes are still expected to support themselves and maintain the standards set for the average student."

Tags:sport, athletes, college, compensation, integrity, ncaa, pride, respect, rewards

Abstract
This paper explains how binge drinking adversely affects students in many different aspects such as schoolwork, health, and safety.

From the Paper
" To most people, binge drinking is a self-destructive, uncontrolled, drinking session that last for at least a couple of days. This leads the heavily intoxicated drinker to "drops out" by not working, ignoring responsibilities, and engaging in harmful behaviors such as fighting and unsafe sex. The editor of the Journal of Studies on Alcohol emphasizes, that "binge" describes the extended period of time during which time a person repeatedly becomes intoxicated and gives up his or her usual activities and obligations in order to become intoxicated. Binge drinking is most common on college campuses, where nearly half of all college students "binge" drink."

Tags:binge, drinking, alcohol, suicide, disease, college, university, teenagers, abstinence, campus, sexual, fraternity, student, sorority, problems, drunk, driving, academic

Abstract
This paper is a case study written by a teacher at a College of Further Education, and refers to a sequence of lessons taught to a group of twenty-two students aged 17 to 18, retaking General Certificate of Secondary Education in English. The author of the paper uses a combination of written feedback, one-to-one assessment, peer assessment and innovative plenaries to monitor students' progress. Also, this paper takes a systematic approach, which includes a demonstration of how the author taught the students about writing genre, effective openings, powerful description and structure. Furthermore, this paper emphasizes a formative assessment in the sequence of lessons it describes. It goes on to discuss the specific assessments given, such as written feedback, peer assessments, one-on-one assessments, plenaries, etc., along with a discussion of this study.

Outline:
Introduction
Objectives, expected learning outcomes and assessment criteria
Written feedback
One-to-one assessment
Peer assessment
Plenaries
Coursework marking and moderation
Moving ahead with assessment: evaluation, conclusions and implications for the future

From the Paper
"Although I used the mark scheme carefully and spent a long time marking each piece of coursework, at the moderation meeting it appeared that many of my pieces had been marked rather low, and the other teachers raised some of the marks I had given. Using the mark scheme to mark real coursework, and then discussing it with other teachers, was a very useful process. Despite the apparent accuracy of the mark schemes for English coursework, teachers can and do interpret the criteria quite differently, and discussing how the teachers arrived at their interpretations was very helpful when I reconsidered my own, and I now feel more confident about marking coursework in the future.

"Of course, by the time the teacher has marked final drafts of coursework, it is too late to alter the teaching of that group, or to offer further help to any students. Overall, I was happy with the resulting work, and it provided evidence that my teaching had been effective. I will, however, use what I learned from marking the coursework to help me teach any future GCSE group the same sequence of lessons. For example, I feel that a few students would have benefited from further revision of each technique I taught, and I will consider this further if I find myself teaching the same topic again."

Tags:feedback lessons peers formative, systematic approach, plenary

Abstract
This paper is an application essay by a student who is applying for a scholarship to the Aston MBA program in the UK. Within the paper, the candidate explains why he would like to attend the Aston program. Then, he details his personal characteristics and traits that would make him a valuable member of the graduate student population. Finally, the candidate outlines his career goals and shows how they are in line with the courses offered at Aston. The paper concludes with the candidate describing his weaknesses, but showing how they are ultimately strengths.

From the Paper
"I have a great many strengths which I look forward to refining to the benefit of the Aston community. Such core modules as Organisational Behaviour and Leader Development seem to provide the proper measure of instruction in areas where I am particularly skilled and in areas where I still have much to learn. To the point, I believe I am extremely well-qualified to function in a group setting, to work to fruition with those around me and to engage teams in meeting specific goals. These skills resonate closely with the content of the Organisational Behaviour module, which claims its focus to be on "psychology, sociology and anthropology to give you a deep understanding of organisational behaviour and how it can improve the performance and wellbeing of people at work. The module examines issues of globalisation, diversity and cultural differences." I derive great excitement from these areas of consideration, as I am possessed by a strong foundation of personal gifts in these areas."

Tags:graduate school, Master's of Business Administration, financial aid, application scholarship

Abstract
This paper describes qualitative research and contrasts it with quantitative research. It discusses the characteristics of phenomenological inquiry or naturalistic research.

From the Paper
"Qualitative research, broadly defined, means "any kind of research that produces findings not arrived at by means of statistical procedures or other means of quantification" (Strauss & Corbin, 1990, p. 17). Where quantitative researchers seek causal determination, prediction, and generalization of findings, qualitative researchers seek, instead, illumination, understanding, and extrapolation to similar situations. Qualitative analysis results in a different type of knowledge than does quantitative inquiry. Eisner, (1991) points out that all knowledge, including that gained through quantitative research, is referenced in qualities, and that there are many ways to represent our understanding of the world."

Tags:phenomena, logical

Abstract
New Labour's bill on tuition fees will ensure that students will face the prospect of leaving university with a debt of approximately 15000 GBP. This paper examines the impact that the New Labour Tuition Fee Bill will have on students and the economy at large. It uses the human capital model as its framework for analysis. It analyses empirical findings via questionnaires using various statistical processes.

Outline
Introduction
Methodology
Theoretical Model
Empirical Analysis and Tests
Analysis and Findings
Conclusion and Recommendations
Bibliography
Appendix
List of Tables and Figures

From the Paper
"A large number of countries have come to the conclusion that students should contribute their own share of the funds required to finance their education as this is the only fair and realistic thing to do. It is also said that the bill will reduce the weight on the general tax payer. It is often argued that students contributing to the costs of education will provide them with economic benefits in the longer run. The government also deduces that the new bill will reduce inequalities and disparities in income and reduce class variations within the economy, as it has been deduced in research terms that; graduates earn 50% more than the average person without a degree, hence it has been argued that the new bill will eventually create a certain level of 'justice' within the society."

Tags:capital, fees, government, human, debt