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Gender Inequality in Information Systems, 2008.
An analysis of the literature regarding gender inequality within information systems.
756 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 18.95
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This paper analyzes issues of gender inequality and the relevance of feminist epistemology in information systems. It reviews three articles, "Feminist Philosophy and Information Systems" by Alison Adam and Helen Richardson, "The Army and the Microworld: Computers and the Politics of Gender Identity" by Paul Edwards and "Slouching Toward the Ordinary: Current Trends in Computer Mediated Communication" by Susan Herring.
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"In conclusion, these three articles on gender role allocations within CMC and IS provide a varied, yet informative view of the historical, social, and feminist ideology of patriarchal systems. However, it is the Adam and Richardson article that best defines the role of empiricism and objectivity in determining the epistemological problems of patriarchal constructs in computer communications. Although a historical analysis of the feminist movement and the current issues of generational decay may inherently be problematic in modern IS, the issue a feminist ideology that must define the reality of gender disparity is the more important premise of the research done by Adam and Richardson."
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"Half-Breed", 2008.
An analysis of the struggles of the female protagonist in maria Campbell's novel, "Half-Breed."
1,091 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 26.95
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The author of this paper relates that in studying women's lives in the intersection of multiple identities and communities, she has found that the the most vivid presentation of these issues comes from novels. The paper specifically focuses on Maria Campbell's novel, "Half-Breed." It describes the plot of the story and the way that Campbell portrays the struggles of the female protagonist in the plot.
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"It seems to me that with the intersection of multiple identities and communities that many women must juggle in their daily lives, it is important that each woman award herself the importance of her own identity, as a work in progress. It is not enough to react to a static or changing environment. In some ways, Margaret in Harriet's Daughter is an inspiration with regards to this issue, because she is always dreaming and planning the change that would be right for her. Of course, she is young and did not have to face the pressures of a violent spouse or motherhood, or even poverty. As a child, her problems were considerably less acute than Maria's. And yet it seems important to recognise that if a woman envisions herself with new standards and new expectations, then she has a better chance to see her future unfold favourably."
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The New Politics of Consumption, 2008.
An analysis of the arguments presented in "The New Politics of Consumption. Why Americans Want So Much More Than They Need" by Juliet Schor.
1,077 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 25.95
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This paper discusses the high level of consumption in the United States. It argues that over-consumption has now risen to a level where it is having a negative impact in many ways and the paper discusses these effects. The paper focuses on the article by Juliet Schor, "The New Politics of Consumption. Why Americans Want So Much More Than They Need."
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"To remedy this unfortunate situation, Schor suggests that we engage with a new politics of consumption. This new politics should embrace seven new principles. These are a right to a decent standard of living; quality of life rather than quantity of stuff; ecologically sustainable consumption; democratize consumption practices; a politics of retailing and the "cultural environment;" expose commodity "fetishism;" and a consumer movement and governmental policy. The last-mentioned would include a strong consumer movement that would influence governments to implement the preceding six principles."
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Male Sexuality, 2008.
The paper assesses an article by Charles Michael Smith 'The Politics of Penis Size (Book Review)' in "The Gay and Lesbian Review" relating to the stereotype that African-American males are "well-hung".
2,745 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 8 sources, APA, £ 56.95
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This paper explain that, in Charles Michael Smith's article 'The Politics of Penis Size (Book Review)', which is a review of Scott Poulson-Bryant's book "Hung: A Meditation on the Measure of Black Men in America", the idea of the black sexual Olympian is ridiculed but Smith fails to avoid making some sweeping generalizations that the available literature cannot substantiate. The author points out, from the literature review to assess this article and book, that the myth about African-American men being "huge" and thus more "man" than Asian or Caucasian men is really a projection of deep-seated fears of inadequacy. The paper argues that, if these fears are addressed, then anxiety about the sexual prowess of black men, on the part of those who are non-black will be replaced by a more holistic view of African-American males that restores to them a measure of their full humanity.
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Introduction
Summary of Account
Background Research (or what the scholarly literature has to say about penis size and about black men)
Assessment of the Popular Account
Implications and Future Directions
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"According to Charles Michael Smith (2006) the penis is one manifestation of masculine power. Smith goes on to state that penis power is male power and that the tallest buildings, the imposing skyscrapers that dot the landscape of the modern western world, are really the ultimate phallic symbols. In short, the penis equates with all that is seen as masculine, virile, powerful, and potent. Smith, in his review of Scott Poulson-Bryant's, "Hung: A Meditation on the Measure of Black Men in America", writes that white slave-holders often justified the brutal treatment of African-American men by seizing upon the desire of the latter to assault and seize for themselves the womanhood of white females."
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Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice", 2008.
This paper analyzes the themes of pride, prejudice and marriage in Jane Austen's Victorian novel "Pride and Prejudice".
1,430 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 32.95
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This paper examines the premise of pride and prejudice in relation to the characters of Elizabeth and Darcy in Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice". The author points out that the public behaviors of Darcy's pride makes him appear to be an arrogant and self-serving young man. The paper relates that his behaviors are not driven by mere vanity but by a true desire to associate with only the most moral and noble of persons. The author underscores that Elizabeth holds a prejudice against Darcy's public image and must invariably undergo an evolutionary change to realize Darcy's private moral and upstanding convictions. The paper concludes that, when Elizabeth realizes that Darcy is prideful, gruff and impersonal to people who are immoral and vice-prone, she understands that this is a form of pride upon which to form a marriage.
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"When Elizabeth hears of this private side of Darcy's personality, she is astonished to realize that he does not behave proudly out of mere arrogance, but out of his own conviction for just actions and moral fortitude. This also forces Elizabeth to reconsider her rejection of Darcy first marriage proposal, but the issue of pride in Darcy's attitudes is not founded on vanity; which also provides more evidence for Elizabeth to consider accepting Darcy if he should propose marriage to her again."
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Poor Character Judgment in "King Lear", 2008.
A analysis of King Lear's poor character judgement in William Shakespeare's play, "King Lear."
1,108 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 26.95
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This paper analyzes a personal life evaluation of the blindness of poor character judgment in relation to William Shakespeare's "King Lear." It specifically discusses the poor character judgment of King Lear by not choosing Cordelia to take over his empire and invariably leaving his domains in the hands of his two corrupt daughters, Goneril and Regan. It also presents the writer's own personal experience with relation to the "blindness" of poor character judgment.
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"In conclusion, the arrogance of age is one example in my life where I had made a 'blind' choice because I assumed an elder superiority over rational judgment. Much like king Lear, I had chosen the wrong persons to inherit a valuable asset, which invariably ended in a tragic and destructive way. King Lear had lost his ability to rule, just as I had lost my old car to an irresponsible cousin. In this manner, I was blind because of my arrogance in assuming that those that respect my status as an elder would be more responsible. King Lear also made this mistake by allowing his superficial and usurping daughters to inherit his kingdom over the far more honest and noble Cordelia. This is how my own life experience was blind the truth in relation to King Lear of William Shakespeare's tragic play."
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At Will Employment, 2008.
A review of the arguments of Richard Epstein in his article, "In Defense of the Contract at Will."
1,568 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 35.95
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This paper discusses Richard Epstein's article, "In Defense of the Contract at Will," in which he describes at will employment as an inherent right awarded to all employers. The paper presents his arguments and reviews their validity. It discusses the strategy of his arguments and describes why they are successful in their presentation.
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"What these authors recognize in at-will's implicit contract is that it is simply not a contract at all and all of the demands are made by the employer with little recourse for the employee other than to quit and suffer the greater economic harm and consequences. Hence, the at-will contract is essentially a mandate rather than a contract and it is a mandate that states that employees will abide by the predetermined agreements of the employer or be removed from employment at any time and for any reason."
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Urban Life and Poetry, 2008.
A look at the portrayal of urban life as portrayed in William Blake's "London," T.S Eliot's "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock," and "Ode to Frank Silvera" by Bill Bissett.
1,165 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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This essay discusses how urban life is portrayed in three poems: "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock," "London," and "Ode to Frank Silvera." It looks at how all three of these poems portray urban life as utterly alienating and depressing; places where people find horrible jobs, diseases, superficial social interchanges, poverty, and on and on with a depressing litany.
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"T.S. Eliot wrote "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" just before the outbreak of World War I. It was an anxious time for urbanites such as the lonely J. Alfred Prufrock portrayed in the poem. Prufrock belittles himself, as for example in lines like "Almost, at times, the Fool" (Eliot 119). Yet despite this, the poem seems to be primarily a serious poem about the isolation of modern humanity. Eliot paints a depressing picture of an isolated man in a city, lonely, neurotic, anxious, depressed and pathetic. This paints the city as a contradictory setting in which even though population is dense, each person may be isolated completely from her neighbours. "
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Morality by Marlowe and Wilde, 2008.
A comparison of immorality and hypocrisy in the main characters of "The Tragical History of Dr. Faustus" by Christopher Marlowe and "The Importance of Being Ernest" by Oscar Wilde.
1,561 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 2 sources, APA, £ 35.95
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This paper discusses the portrayal of morality in the plays, "The Tragical History of Dr. Faustus" by Christopher Marlowe (1995) and "The Importance of Being Ernest" by Oscar Wilde (1985). More specifically, the paper looks at the plots of the plays and then compares and contrasts immorality and hypocrisy in the main characters of these two works.
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"These plays address morality from the mores of their own times. Marlowe did not permit Faustus to be redeemed. Faustus' lack of moral insight was, perhaps, as great a factor in his condemnation as his lack of soul. His inability to change and mature, as evidenced by his petty tricks and lack of success despite his power, left Faustus with no recourse other than damnation. Jack, however, was able to change his life, learning the importance of being "earnest" in his dealings. It is through this insight and through his maturation as a moral human being that he is worthy of redemption, while Faustus is not."
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Digital Black and White Photography, 2008.
An analysis of the history of digital photography and a comparison of its results with those of analog cameras, focusing on black and white developments.
1,353 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 31.95
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This paper argues that digital cameras are better than analogue cameras. Specifically, the paper looks briefly at the history of digital photography, at its utility in matters such as record-keeping and crime-fighting and at some noteworthy instances of digital photography producing impressive and compelling works. Finally, the paper looks at all of the various reasons why it may be said that digital black and white photography is better than analog black and white photography.
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"More than that, the technology that makes digital black and white photographs possible always runs the risk of becoming obsolete. For instance, the old Epson 2200, 7600, 9600 printers have been pushed aside by Epson Stylus Pro 4800, by the Epson Stylus Pro 7800, and by the Epson Stylus Pro 9800 (FLAAR Network, para.8); simply put, unlike the fairly low-maintenance prints rendered by analog cameras, the "splashy" digital B&W prints of today place photography enthusiasts in the uncomfortable position of seeking out new technological tools that have a (quite literally) a built-in obsolescence factor. Be that as it may, though, most photographers will gladly accept this trade-off if it means the chance to be more creative."
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Communication Systems for Autistic Children, 2008.
An analysis of the methodology of two studies discussing augmentative and alternative communication systems that can assist language development in autistic children.
1,566 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 35.95
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This paper analyzes two studies that deal with augmentative and alternative communication systems that can assist language development in autistic children. It first reviews "Effects on Communicative Requesting and Speech Development of the Picture Exchange Communication System in Children With Characteristics of Autism," by Jennifer Ganz and Richard Simpson. It then looks at "Effects of a Computer-Based Intervention Program on the Communicative Functions of Children with Autism," by Orit Hetzroni and Juman Tannous.
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"Subjects were taught to present a picture of the desired object and later to create picture sentences by placing strings of pictures on a Velcro strip. At first teachers presented students with the pictures, but the goal was for subjects to independently locate the desired items and string them to form sentences. Pictoral sentences were then to be accompanied by the appropriate verbalization. Each subject had his/her own book of pictures, which were expanded to include photographs of desired objects and sentence starters such as "I want" over time. In this way gradually more complex verbalization could be required. While the beginning pictures dealt primarily with objects themselves, gradually comments on qualities of an object or action as well as objections could also be verbalized. Sessions were videotaped, and independently and holistically scored by observers who agreed when a subject met the specified criteria for non-verbal and then verbal communication."
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"Success through Failure", 2008.
A review of Henry Petroski's arguments in his book, "Success through Failure: The Paradox of Design."
1,082 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 25.95
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This paper reviews Henry Petroski's book, "Success through Failure: The Paradox of Design," which examines the process by which new technologies and artifacts are created. The paper discusses Petroski's arguments regarding the relationship between success and failure in design. The paper also reviews the way that the book is written and the argument is presented.
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"Petroski's Success through Failure is an exploration of the relationship between success and failure in design. The reaction to failures, as well as attempts to avoid those failures in the first place, is one of the most important aspects of the design process. Or, at least, this is Petroski's argument. The reality is a bit more subtle than that; however, Petroski draws a wide swath of historical evidence, examples, and anecdotes to illustrate that more often than not the advance of technology and design is built on a foundation of failures, not successes."
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The Brain's Processing of Information, 2008.
An analysis of G. Potts, L. Martin, P. Burton and P. Montague's article, "When Things are Better or Worse than Expected: The Medial Frontal Cortex and the Allocation of Processing Resources."
976 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 1 source, APA, £ 23.95
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This paper reviews Potts, Martin, Burton and Montague's examination into the way the brain processes information, specifically how it orders and accesses data to know what is the most relevant information. It looks at their 2006 article, "When Things are Better or Worse than Expected: The Medial Frontal Cortex and the Allocation of Processing Resources."
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"The authors consider some models for this process that have been offered by other theorists. Data that is considered task-relevant is data with motivational value, meaning they confer rewards or punishment. Activity has been identified in the ventral tegmental area (VTA), ventral striatum, and medial and orbito-frontal cortex for reward signals. Research has shown many of the specific mechanisms involved, such as the pairings of VTA neurons and what makes them fire. How these neurons fire has been demonstrated not simply to code reward but to code how reward outcome relates to expectation. Another identified component is ERN (error-related negativity), associated with the monitoring of ongoing behavior rather than attention selection. However, in some tasks, the brain has insufficient information to evaluate whether a response is correct or not, in which case feedback is needed to make an assessment. In such a case, the ERN is elicited to the feedback rather than the response."
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