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Essential Characteristics of the Ballad, 2005.
This paper looks at the essential characteristics of the ballad form.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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This paper examines the essentials of the ballad form, including the motif, theme, variance, rhyme, meter, repetition, vocabulary and structure. The paper compares the ballads of Sir Patrick Spence and John Henry based on these properties.
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"Ballads are stories set to music and they usually have verses consisting of four lines each, but this can be extended to six lines, with sometimes a longer verse being inserted among the shorter ones. The ballad was originally an oral tradition and the use of traditional motifs and phrases was relied on heavily to flesh out the stories of the ballad."
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The Essentials of Essentialism, 2001.
An overview of Martin Heidegger's philosophy of essentialism and the way it is similar and different to Jean-Paul Satre's philosophy.
2,650 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 55.95
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A look at Heidegger's main teachings focusing on the essential aspects of his essentialism. The paper then explores his criticisms of Jean-Paul Sartre?s far more famous version of existentialism as well as examines the ways in which ? despite Heidegger?s criticism of Sartre ? the two are in many ways the same.
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"Heidegger, like all modern philosophers (and possibly the ancient ones as well), incorporated the work of a number of earlier thinkers into his own formulation of existentialism and his understanding of the nature of reality of the place of humans in the world. As an existentialist, Heidegger believed in a philosophy that was relatively concrete, that is concerned with addressing the place of people in the world, dealing with concrete, real problems. This is a cornerstone of existentialism, this insistence upon the reality of existence in a real world, and an existence moreover that is marked by no Cartesian dualism. Heidegger (along with Sartre and other existentialists) would soundly reject the kinds of ideas about consciousness that were promulgated by Descartes, a form of human consciousness that hovers somewhere outside of consciousness and that is used to intuit or to infer the existence of other things in the world."
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Essential Peter Drucker, 2007.
This paper discusses society and the views of Peter Drucker while studying the book "The Essential Drucker: The Best of Sixty Years of Peter Drucker's Essential Writings on Management".
3,039 words (approx. 12.2 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 62.95
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In this article, the writer maintains that Peter Drucker's mostly astute views on management, individuals and society are both interesting, informative and instructive for those who have an interest in society's economic and social workings. This paper then goes on to review and analyze the views that Drucker puts forward. The writer places emphasis on Drucker's views where he may be a bit less than fully correct - or entirely out of touch with the subject, perhaps based on the fact that between the time Drucker wrote and published his views and this moment in history, events have passed him by.
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"When it comes to churches or any nonprofit, they may be using volunteers and operating on bare-bones budgets, but the one thing they have in common is they are viable organizations, with solid structures, good communication systems, and well-managed."
"While covering the dynamics of volunteerism, Drucker does not delve into the enormous power of the corporate organization to fuel local nonprofit campaigns for social change. His discussion of organizations is most frequently based on sociology, productivity, power and political considerations. And he tends to give short shrift to the involvement of older people and their involvement in nonprofits."
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Lovin, Robin. Christian Ethics: An Essential Guide. Abingdon Press., 2008.
A book review of "Christian Ethics: An Essential Guide" by Robin Lovin.
1,586 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 1 source, £ 35.95
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This paper presents a book review of "Christian Ethics: An Essential Guide" by theologian Robin Lovin. The paper relates that, in the book, Lovin discusses how people of all faiths strive to lead a good life, although few could define a good life in a concrete fashion. The paper then relates that Lovin explains his beliefs and how finding a state of happiness and creating a truly good life means caring about the welfare of others in an indiscriminate manner, not simply satisfying desires.
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"Although almost everyone, Christian or non-Christian would say that he or she strives to lead a good life, very few people feel that they do lead such good a life, or, when pressed, could define a good life in a concrete fashion. Theologian Robin Lovin believes that a good life is not based in the pursuit of pleasure, although secular, materialist American culture may assure its citizens that this is the case. Lovin believes that such pleasure seeking is only that, in the true Aristotelian sense--a search for pleasures of the moment, rather than a search for the sort of true and lasting happiness that is the foundation of a good life. Finding a state of happiness within and creating a truly good life means caring about the welfare of others in an indiscriminate manner, not simply satisfying desires."
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"17 Essential Qualities of a Team Leader", 2005.
A book review of "17 Essential Qualities of a Team Leader: Becoming the Kind of Person Every Team Wants" by management guru John C. Maxwell.
1,204 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 28.95
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This paper provides a review of Maxwell's book and then examines the seventeen qualities listed by the author as being essential for making a great leader. It explains that to suit the needs of today's marketplace and corporate structure, Maxwell offers a different concept and ideal of leadership that is uniquely profitable for the downsized corporate structures of the 21st century.
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"Jones is an example of how "hunger to learn" and "obsessive curiosity" are just as important qualities in team leaders as they are to the artists Jones represents. Learning is kept to embodying the principle of adaptability, the first quality of team leadership delineated in the text. (1) Adaptability, or bending but not being broken by the needs and ideas of others is important to being able to bounce off the creative ideas and ideals of musicians, Jones' example suggests."
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Essential Components in a Certified Personnel Contract, 2005.
Describes three essential components that should be incorporated in any personnel contract utilized for K-12 school districts.
1,134 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 27.95
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This paper explains why three elements described in this document, discussion of the evaluation procedure, discipline and suspension programs, and opportunities for professional growth and development, are vital to the successful outcome and achievement of both teachers and students in the school district.
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"All teachers in the school system must be evaluated on at minimum an annual basis. They may be evaluated by a supervisor, principal or other District member who is assigned a level of authority over the teacher. Evaluations are critical because they provide instructors with feedback vital to their livelihood and success as a model instructor in the classroom. In a situation where a teacher is performing at an unsatisfactory level, the performance evaluation allows opportunity for improvement. In the event that a teacher is performing satisfactorily, the performance review process provides an opportunity for encouragement and personal development."
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Critical Review: "The Essential Guide for Parents of Premature Babies", 2002.
This paper looks at the book "The Essential Guide for Parents of Premature Babies", a complete guide for parents of premature babies.
793 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 19.95
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The paper gives a detailed report of the reference book, highlighting its strengths and the reasons why a parent of a premature baby would find it useful. The writer gives a table of contents from the book, outlining the subjects that are covered, and ends with a recommendation of the guide.
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"Even a parent with no medical knowledge or experience should have an easy time of understanding what is happening to their baby both in terms of problems and possible treatments. There are also a large number of diagrams and drawings that help to clarify the anatomy and physiological processes being discussed. At the same time, there is no attempt to oversimplify what are often complicated and complex procedures and issues. The book is organized in a way that will make it useful for readers who are at every stage of dealing with their premature child?s experience."
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Essential Elements of a Classified Personnel Contract, 2005.
Describes the critical elements of a school district's classified personnel contract.
1,978 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 43.95
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This paper begins by first listing the three most critical elements in a classified personnel contract with the school district. The paper then goes on to describe and explain these essential elements, professional development, evaluation terms, and disciplinary and suspension procedures in greater detail.
Vital Elements of Classified Contracts
Professional Development
Evaluation Procedure
Discipline
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"Evaluation ensure that teachers adhere to the District's mission and philosophy, objectives and goals, but also ensure that personnel are making adequate progress toward achieving their own goals and professional development. Regular evaluation enables critical review of one's performance, and provides an outlet for discussion regarding career development and growth. Disciplinary problems can also be pinpointed and addressed early on when consistent performance evaluations are utilized in the learning environment."
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Democracy is Not Essential to a Developmental State, 2005.
A paper on the political development of post-war Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 4 sources, £ 49.95
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The paper examines how democracy was not a primary concern in the development decades following World War II, despite the American need for this. The paper assesses the desperate circumstances of economic destruction of wartime, the Cold War, and the need to build a secure future. It notes that interest in democracy tended to evolve after the achievement of security. The paper looks at the Japanese aggression in Asia and the resulting power struggle in the region.
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"The day of Globalization involves much propaganda to do with 'Democracy', as the path to development. However, 'Democracy', in this sense, means a set of arrangements favouring American or other foreign interests. Examples in Asia show that the state can be developmentally effective, in what the West would see as non-democratic methods, including a rather corporatist relationship with business communities. The political institutions of Democracy need to be historically legitimated, as our day's propaganda of Democracy ignores. It is not a system that can be "applied" in a top-down fashion, as much as American propaganda continues to assert that Democracy belongs in.."
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The Essential Elements of Islam, 2002.
An overview of the different elements that make up the Islamic religion.
1,582 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 35.95
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This paper argues that, since the attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, there have been unfair accusations unwittingly perpetrated through the media and through citizen stereotypes of so-called ?Islamic militants? or ?Islamic terrorists?, as though all Muslims participate in hateful or anti-American activities. Many American leaders have, indeed, made a point of saying that informed citizens must not classify all Muslims in the same category as those radical Muslims who perpetrate violence and killing. This paper explains the meaning and philosophy presented in the "Qur?an" (also spelled "Koran") to show that holy book contains a wealth of positive and worthwhile teachings.
Table of Contents
Doctrine: What Muslims Believe
Piety: How Muslims Worship
Proper Conduct: How Muslims Behave
Power: How Muslims Organize Authority
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"First, it may come as a surprise to some Christians and Jews that the Islamic faith sees Moses and Jesus as prophets, but that is the reality. Indeed, although Muslims don?t believe Jesus Christ was the son of God, they do believe he was on earth, and that his words contained prophecy. Yusuf Ali?s interpretation of that passage is that ?Allah sees and knows all,? and He will ?protect His own.? And believers in Islam are ?in the true line of those who follow? the message of Allah. ?If others narrow it or corrupt it,? Ali states, ?it is they who have left the faith and created a division or schism.? "
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The Patriot Act: An Essential Weapon, 2008.
This paper presents arguments in favor of the USA Patriot Act of 2001.
2,158 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 46.95
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The paper attempts to demonstrate that the USA Patriot Act is a prudent and necessary legislation to protect the United States from the real threat of terrorism. The paper argues that the perceived threat to our civil liberties is unfounded. The paper compares the provisions of the Act to truly outrageous actions taken in the past by a government in crisis, such as the Alien Sedition Acts of 1798 and the suspension of habeas corpus by President Lincoln.
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"The USA Patriot Act is the often discussed, much maligned, and little understood legislation that was put forward in response to the tragic aftermath of the 9/11 attacks that destroyed the World Trade Center in New York, heavily damaged the Pentagon in Washington D.C., and left a crater in Shanksville, Pennsylvania as a testimony to the heroics of ordinary citizens faced with the new reality of life during the first war of this young century. This abbreviated name wrongly suggests a simple law, and has been the target of many groups citing the end of personal civil liberties and the coming of a new police state. Nothing could be farther from the truth, in fact, this Act is extremely complex, far less reactionary that previous laws enacted during wartime, and fundamentally necessary to protect our fellow citizens from another early morning tragedy to unfold on live television."
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Similarities in Ballads, 2005.
Discusses the similarities between traditional and modern ballads.
950 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 23.95
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By analyzing and comparing traditional and modern ballads, some characteristics of traditional ballads imitated by modern ballad writers can be found. The examples of the former are "Sir Patrick Spens" and "Lord Rendal," and those of the latter are "The Murder of Maria Marten" and "Ballad of Birmingham" by Dudley Randall. The discussion of the similarities between these four ballads in this paper focuses on the structure of a ballad stanza, the use of repetition and the manner of story-telling.
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"Another interesting similarity between the ages of ballads is in the objectivity in which the stories are told. The composer has little emotional reactions and the focus is on the events of the story rather than the effects on the storyteller. In a ballad, therefore, the personality of the narrator is not important. The dialogue in "Ballad of Birmingham," which takes place between a mother and her young daughter, gives an example of a rhyme using a question and answer pattern (Laws 59-60). The little girl asks if she may "go downtown" to join "a Freedom March today?" and the mother answers, "No, baby, no, you may not go" ("Ballad of Birmingham" 1, 4-5)."
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Essentialism vs Process Philosophy, 2006.
This paper explores the theories and methods of both essentialism and process philosophy when applied to matters of problem solving.
1,725 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 38.95
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This paper defines essentialism as a belief in the real and true essence of things, the invariable and fixed properties which define the "whatness" of a given entity. Process philosophy is defined as a method of gradually increasing knowledge by the process of reasoning. This paper discusses the views and philosophies of Salman Rushdie an essentialist and Descartes a process philosopher and examines how both problem solving methods are used in today's world.
Topics covered in this report include:
Introduction
Position One - Essentialism Philosophy
Salman Rushdie Position
Analysis of Rushdie
Descartes' Position or Discourse on the Method
Analysis of Descartes' Positions
Critical Evaluation of Two Systems - Essentialism vs. Process
A Resolution to the Problems
End Notes Cited
Bibliography References
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"On the other hand, although the teaching of the Descartes Philosophy has been drastically altered by academia, many times for the benefit of individuals in academia to further whatever cause they might have its principle remains constant. One cannot separate from the core philosophy the basic goodness it teaches humankind through its maxims."
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"Preface to Lyrical Ballads", 2004.
An analysis of William Wadsworth's "Preface to Lyrical Ballads", in which Wadsworth explores what he believes to be the search for truth in art.
1,247 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 29.95
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This paper examines Wadsworth's view that the creation of poetry is an outward expression of an inner emotion or experience. The paper cites text from "Preface to Lyrical Ballads" to illustrate this view and how Wadsworth is able to prove his point.
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"Wordsworth begins his ?preface to Lyrical Ballads? by focusing on issues of style. He claims, ?Humble and rustic life was generally chosen, because, in that condition, the essential passions of the heart find a better soil in which they can attain their maturity, are less under restraint, and speak a plainer and more emphatic language? (18). He believes that feelings ?coexist in a state of greater simplicity? (18) and, as a result, are ?more accurately contemplated, and more forcibly communicated? (18). From this perspective, Wordsworth is aiming the success of poetry as an art form at the human experience. His premise depends on the notion that poetry is meant to be a communication tool first and foremost. As a result, it is the responsibility of the poet to express him or herself in a manner appropriate. Wordsworth is correct in assuming that unless readers can gain pleasure from reading something they do not understand, the poet should descend from his or her ?supposed height? and ?express himself as other men express themselves? (23). This statement lies at the very heart of Wordsworth?s notion."
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