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Governmental Involvement in Public Utilities, 2002.
This paper looks at the government role in various public utilities, in the development of communication systems and in developing and monitoring energy sources.
1,098 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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The climate today favors deregulation and privatization as a way to address the twin and related issues of conservation and increased production of energy in the future. The writer discusses the ways in which the government has been involved in the arena of public utilities. The paper cites of examples of aspects that are being privatized and the impact of this move on the economy.
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"Government regulation of the infrastructure may impinge on real and perceived economic freedoms and opportunities. The problems facing governments in the world today involve more than this sort of regulation. The solutions tried in the 1970s also involved the even more difficult task of changing behavior, of getting people to use energy in a different way, to use less energy, to shift their economic priorities, and to make do with less. Such regulation is regulation of the commons, that which is accessible to and responsive to all. Hardin notes the conflict involved in the idea of the commons. On the one hand, in a country such as the United States especially, freedom is highly prized and promoted. Each person would like to be able to in effect do what he or she wants, develop economically as they please, spend as they please. Hardin describes the common in terms of a pasture land that is open to all."
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Governmental Involvement in German and Italian Business, 2002.
This paper looks at the history of and recent changes in governmental involvement in the businesses of Germany and Italy.
1,182 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 28.95
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The paper shows how companies in Germany and Italy, when evaluating an appropriate location for a prospective business in Europe, must weigh many factors, including the nature and extent of government intervention and influence on the economy and businesses. It outlines the factors a company must consider before attempting to open a business in one of these two countries.
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"The crisis of the European Monetary System in 1992 put Italian economic stability at risk and caused the Lira to depreciate 22%. Three priorities were set by the government to control the exploding national debt; low inflation, decreasing interest rates, and budget deficit reduction. Labor and industry came to agreements on contracts and wage increases in mid-1992, making them predictable but high under highly protective legislation creating a situation in which it?s difficult to terminate an employee."
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Governmental Involvement, 2001.
Discusses roles of different levels of government addressing health care needs & problem of poverty in U.S. Economic impact of gov't. aid.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 6 sources, £ 39.95
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"Role of government in health care and poverty
This research paper discusses the involvement of different levels of government in addressing health care needs and the problem of poverty in the United States, the economic implications of that involvement and differing rationale for that involvement and the proper degree and nature thereof.
1. Health Care
Role of Government in Addressing Health Care Needs
According to Cochran et al. (1996), "the traditional American health care system is a mix of public and private institutions with little central planning or coordination" (p. 250). Prior to the 1960s, health care was largely left to private health care providers. Many hospitals were owned by private.."
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Non-Governmental Organizations and Inter-Governmental Organizations, 2003.
An analysis of the role of non-governmental organizations and inter-governmental organizations in post-conflict reconstruction of developing nations.
1,965 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 40 sources, APA, £ 44.95
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This paper provides an overview of non-governmental and inter-governmental agencies, followed by an analysis of the different issues that can adversely affect the post-conflict reconstruction process. A summary of the research and relevant findings are provided in the conclusion.
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"Conflicts among people represent one of the main problems around the world today. People continue to become embroiled in violent confrontations practically everywhere because of religious, racial or political differences. Often the parties in conflict are unable to resolve these fundamental differences, and the governments involved are either unable or unwilling to assist in the process. It is vitally important, therefore, that appropriate nongovernmental organizations and intergovernmental organizations understand the processes involved and the effects of their activities on the people they are trying to help."
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The Vietnam War: Involvement and Escalation, 2006.
A look at how American minimal involvement in the Vietnam War escalated into full-scale involvement.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, £ 18.95
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This paper discusses American involvement in Vietnam during the Truman and Eisenhower presidencies, explaining that involvement at that time was minimal, and was primarily limited to diplomacy, combined with covert military support for the French, who were battling the Viet Minh insurgency. The paper then looks at how American involvement escalated when the French base at Dien Bien Phu fell in 1954, compelling French withdrawal from Indochina and causing American policymakers to conclude that the United States would have to take a more direct role in Indochina in order to prevent communist takeovers of Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand.
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Parent?s Involvement and Student Academic Achievement, 2002.
An analysis of the necessity and benefits of parental involvement in their children's academic life.
2,554 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 18 sources, MLA, £ 55.95
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This paper highlights the history of parental involvement in students? academic achievements. The paper discusses what actions are necessary for effective parental involvement, the impact on students is outlined and the accruing advantages to the parents as well as to the children being educated are presented.
Introduction
History of the Parents? Involvement
Background Overview
Growing Public Awareness
Research Findings on Procedural Progress
The Ongoing Effect
Development of Academics under the Perspective of Parental Involvement
The Montessori System
The Philosophy behind the Educational System
Linking Educational Materials to Practical Life Tools
The Environment and Students? Achievements in Subjects
Factors Affecting Parental Involvement
Importance of Parental Involvement
Effects of Parental Involvement
Benefits of the Effects
Conclusion
References
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"As educationalists search for ways to improve the modern educational system and to eradicate the problems in it, it is indispensable for them to investigate the causality of these problems and system?s shortcomings. It is apparent that the drawbacks do not come into being completely from academics. As a result, it is obvious that a dynamic involvement of parents in the education of their children is a requisite.
In order for student to achieve success academically, a relationship based on respect and mutual understanding between students, teachers, and parents is of the essence. Loopholes at any place in this relationship cause the academic achievements of a student to collapse into failures. However, an intimate and reinforced closeness can sustain immeasurable potential in student?s academic success (Brandt, Ronald S. (ED))."
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Parental Involvement in Education, 2006.
A literature review on the effect socioeconomic status has on parental involvement in their children's education.
1,946 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 15 sources, APA, £ 43.95
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The paper analyzes the relationship between socioeconomic status of urban parents and the extent of their involvement in their children's academic life. The researcher hypothesizes that a direct relationship exists between socioeconomic status and parental involvement. The literature review examines the relevance of parental involvement in education, reasons to promote parental involvement in education, and barriers to parental involvement in education that may include parental socioeconomic status.
Table of Contents:
Parental Involvement in Education
The Role of Socioeconomic Status and Education
Socioeconomic Status and Academic Achievement
Theories of Parental Investment Behaviors
Parental Involvement Directly Linked With Economic Status
Summary of the Literature
Conclusions/Discussion
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"While collaborative involvement from parents is important to children's education, in many instances a lack of parental involvement is still evident in the school (Booth & Dunn, 1996). There are many reasons for this, including lack of time, confidence, attitudes regarding parent's role in education and parent's socio-economic status (Booth & Dunn, 1996). This study will focus on the role of socio economic status in parental involvement."
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Parental Involvement in Schools, 2002.
This paper discusses the pros and cons of parental involvement in the elementary school system.
1,565 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 36.95
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An examination of the pros and cons of parental involvement in the elementary school system, looking at how parents can help their children by becoming involved, while supporting the school and the community. The author shows how parental involvement is a controversial issue. Although findings show that parental involvement in the child's educational activities can be a positive and helpful experience, involvement can also be detrimental, and too personal or emotional involvement may actually hinder the educational process.
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"Parental involvement in the elementary school system is not a new idea. When fewer women worked outside the home, it was more common for mothers to spend time volunteering in their child's classroom, or help them with homework after school. Today, many educators and experts feel that parental involvement, especially in the elementary grades, can be beneficial for the children and the teachers, but too much of a good thing can also be detrimental to the classroom. Studies have also shown that parental involvement today is often based on the income level of the family, as lower income level parents are less likely to volunteer in the classroom, or become as involved in their child's education."
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Parental Involvement, 2004.
This paper discusses the importance of parental involvement in their children's formal education.
1,620 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 37.95
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This paper explains that the more positive a parent?s view of participation in a child?s education, the more likely that the child will have a balanced and positive self-conception. The author points out that parents of low-income black and Hispanic families are not well-represented among parents participating within their children's school because of commonly perceived barriers, such as language skills and social and cultural diversities. The paper stresses the importance of parent involvement during the middle-school years, since their children are facing new issues, and the guidance provided by actively involved parents is priceless to the middle-school student.
Table of Contents
Statement of Thesis
Introduction
Parental Involvement
Effects of Participation of Parents on the Child
Reasons for Non-Participation of Parents
Parental Involvement Not Based on Level of Income
Parental Involvement in Minority Families
Barriers Parental Participation
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Guidelines for Parent Participation
Middle School Involvement
Conclusion
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"?Parental involvement? or ?parental participation? can be defined by many terms due to the fact that there are so many various avenues through which a parent can become active and maintain a vital role in the student?s education. The educational system within the global society as well as the ?No Child Left Behind Act' (NCLBA) has determined a protocol that is inclusive of parents, teachers, schools, city councils, communities and others in civic organizations work in conjunction to enhance the quality and effectiveness of education."
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U.K. Utilities Privatization, 2007.
This paper analyzes the competition strategies of U.K. utilities under privatization.
9,835 words (approx. 39.3 pages), 31 sources, APA, £ 143.95
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This paper explains that competition among utilities is believed desirable because it promotes the interests of consumers and enables the competing companies to benefit fully from cost reduction and innovation. The author points out that public administration, especially of public utilities, functions as a business; therefore, the climate of competition in the U.K. utilities, which was ushered in by privatization, is tempered by sector-specific regulation. The paper relates that, for 15 years or more, almost all of the major utilities in the U.K. have been under private control and subject to these sector-specific regulations and to concurrent competition powers; however, the degree of competition varies by market.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Competition Theory and Practice
Privatization of UK Utilities
Competition Act 1998
Privatization of Telecommunications
Electricity
Gas
Water and Sewerage
Railways
Airport Services
Change of Rules
Price Cap Policy
Conclusion and Perspectives
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"When the government privatized British Gas in 1986, the program did not follow the US model on both gas and telecommunication liberalization. The reason is that BG was a vertically integrated state-owned monopoly that was unique in UK. BG was first persuaded to detach its natural monopoly network from its affiliated services that could stand competition, such that the company was divided into the monopoly and competitive parts. At first, the relationship between BG and the assigned industry regulator was turbulent because of an oversight on the government's part."
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Parent Involvement and Student Achievement, 2007.
A study proposal to analyze the effect of parent involvement on student achievement for elementary special education students.
2,134 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 12 sources, APA, £ 47.95
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Parent involvement has been identified through research and within the law as a key component to student success in school. This paper attempts to answer the question of whether parent involvement impacts student achievement for primary special education students with mild to moderate educational needs. Three objectives are followed in order to answer this question. They include: (1) identify successful parent involvement practices, (2) develop a plan to increase parent involvement and implement it with parents and teachers, and (3) provide professional and parent development on parent involvement to improve upon current practices.
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Abstract
Introduction
Research Questions/Objectives
Participants/Site Selection/Justification
Methodology
Instrumentation
Procedures
Data Analysis
Conclusions/Expected Results
Bibliography
Budget
Projected Timeline
Appendix
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"Research on the effect of parent involvement on specific areas of educational achievement and with specific populations has also been conducted, particularly in the area of reading. Monique Senechal (2006) found that parent involvement has a positive impact on children's reading acquisition. More specifically she noted, "Having parents teach specific literacy skills to their children was two times more effective than having parents listen to their children read and six times more effective than encouraging parents to read to their children" (Senechal, 2006). She found that parent involvement had a positive impact for children from kindergarten to grade 3, the most critical years for reading acquisition, and that the interventions were as effective for children experiencing reading difficulties as they were for normally-developing children (Senechal, 2006). "
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Parental Involvement in Low-Income Minority Students, 2005.
An in-depth discussion of the significance of parental involvement in education among low-income minority students.
5,987 words (approx. 23.9 pages), 21 sources, MLA, £ 101.95
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This paper explains the importance of parental involvement in education. The paper first begins with the design of parental involvement and then discusses types of parental involvement. Various factors are analyzed such as language and cultural differences and time constraints. The effects of parental involvement in family literacy programs is explored and extent of parental participation in low-income schools is also examined.
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Chapter One
Introduction
Background
Statement of Purpose
Significance of Project
Methodology
Delimitation of Project
Definition of Terms
Chapter Two
Review of Related Literature
Introduction
Rationale for the Project
Summary
Chapter Three
The Data
Introduction
Survey Results
Administrator
Teachers
Parents/Community
Students
Explanation of the Group
Chapter Four
Summary
Conclusion
Recommendations
Bibliography
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"The purpose for writing this paper was to scrutinize recent research on the significance of parental involvement in education among low income minority students. Another purpose was to see whether or not minority parents' participation in schools would enhance student test scores and other school related activities. Parents involved in workshops designed to teach homework tips for reading and math had students with greater academic achievement. In addition, it was important to find out if parental involvement negated language differences, cultural differences, and other caste barriers of minority students. In order to do this the researcher needed to study several individuals in a particular and chosen school district including parents, students, and teachers.
Reviewing the literature for this issue was also important because the information contained in the literature review provided a great deal of insight into what had been done in the past. This past information is vital for a complete understanding of what has been going on in the academic world when it comes to whether the involvement of the parents has anything to do with the way that children perform on tests and the kinds of grades that these children receive. Not all school districts may find that having parental involvement makes any kind of significant difference in how well their children perform, but since it seems logical that this would be the case, further studies are clearly needed to examine this issue more closely."
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Parental Involvement and Abortion Rates, 2003.
A look at the relationship between parental involvement laws and abortion rates.
5,313 words (approx. 21.3 pages), 27 sources, APA, £ 93.95
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This paper explores whether policy endogeneity partially explains the negative relationship generally reported between parental involvement laws and abortion rates, since parental involvement laws are found to be negatively related to both teen and adult abortion rates. Since parental involvement laws may be more likely to be passed in jurisdictions with a higher level of anti-abortion sentiment, both the laws and anti-abortion sentiment may be responsible for lower abortion rates. To explore this possible interrelatedness, a religiosity-level variable was used as a proxy for anti-abortion sentiment, since anti-abortion sentiment might affect abortion rates directly and indirectly through the greater likelihood of the enactment of parental involvement laws.
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"The relationship of parental involvement laws and religiosity level to abortion rates was analyzed for teens and adults; regressions were estimated for four age groups: 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, and 30-34 years old. Residence county-level 1995 abortion rates were regressed against parental involvement laws and religiosity levels as well as several control county-level variables--restrictive public funding, unemployment rate, population density, percent of college graduates, extent of poverty, percent of married-couple families, and geographic region. The sample consisted of the 1,008 counties from the 17 states that reported abortion numbers by county and by age group."
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Parent Involvement in Schools, 2002.
This paper explores various aspects of parent involvement in schools.
5,817 words (approx. 23.3 pages), 26 sources, MLA, £ 99.95
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According to the paper, parent involvement has not always been successfully accomplished in the school system. The writer utilizes the sources to gain greater understanding of what parent involvement is, what it can accomplish and how it can be implemented successfully. The paper then gives models of of ways in which parents can successful invest time in the educational systems of their children.
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"Lazar and Slostad (1999) believe that teachers are actually trained into perceiving parents as obstacles, rather than as supporters or partners. They contend that historical patterns lead to a educational climate that negatively impacts teacher-parent relationships. Much of this developed as teachers increasingly became seen as the "professionals" in dealing with children, while parents were seen as ignorant, uneducated, and likely to be part of the problem, rather than part of the solution. They name several factors, including (a) socio-historical factors, (b) the failure of teacher education, (c) school culture systems that divide home and school, and (d) issues for teachers of older children."
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