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High School Websites, 2002.
Proposes a study to test how secondary school websites are utilized as a communication tool between home and school.
3,040 words (approx. 12.2 pages), 16 sources, APA, £ 63.95
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Consistent and meaningful communication between home and school are recognized as potentially critical factors influencing student learning and performance at the secondary level. Recommendations have been made as to the use of computer- and internet-based technology as a means for providing homes and schools with a medium for establishing and maintaining meaningful home-to-school and school-to-home communication. The overall purpose of the proposed study is to further develop an understanding of the degree to which secondary school and class websites are being utilized as a means of home and school communication. This paper suggests a study to determine the overall quality of secondary school-related websites by evaluating the types of websites constructed (e.g., school, class, instruction, homework), the purposes associated with such websites and the degree to which such websites were constructed following sound design principles. Evaluation of design principles for websites investigated within the proposed study follow recommendations regarding utilization of tagline, title tag, visibility in search engines, evidence of the site?s priority tasks, site content, visual design and use of graphics, navigation, as well as ease of communication exchange (i.e., e-mail).
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"As reported by the authors, approximately 96 percent of all public schools now have internet access. However, while the access gap may have narrowed for schools, the differences that exist between homes throughout the US in computer and internet access remain extensive. According to NTIA (2000), between December 1998 and August 2000, home connection rates increased from 26 percent to 42 percent, with fewer differences apparent between those in rural and urban areas and females as compared to males. However, as reported by NTIA, certain groups continue to have less access to the internet than other groups, including the poor, those with lower levels of education, Blacks and Hispanics, those over 50 years old, single parents and those with disabilities. As emphasized by NTIA, there remains a critical need to insure that these groups gain greater access to connectivity through improving access in schools, libraries, and other public places."
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School Website Evaluation Tool, 2007.
A review of the quality of school websites and the importance of communication within the school system.
2,560 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 54.95
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This paper aims to conduct research through an extensive review of scholarly and peer-reviewed literature in an attempt to make a determination of the overall range of quality of school websites. The paper evaluates the types of websites that are being utilized and the degree to which these websites were constructed through implementation of 'rigorous design principles'.
Table of Contents:
Objective
Measures
Research Design
Literature Review
Overall Content
Publishing Techniques
Security and Safety
Overall Site Design
Rewards and Deductions
Findings and Recommendations
Conclusion
Appendix
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"The findings of this study are that surprisingly few assessments exist that are proven to reliably assess the school website. Although the basic principles are in existence only in May of 2006 was an assessment tool introduced that the researcher of this work believes to be one of a reliable nature. The recommendation arising from the research conducted in this work is that the rubric for school website assessment as proposed by Levine and Carr (2006) is reliable and proven through previous study and should be used for the tool assessing the school web site in terms of functionability and use relating to school wide communication. The rubric of Levine and Carr (2006) is attached in its' full form in Appendix 'A' of this study."
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Canadian Drug Laws: Flying High or High Flying?, 2005.
A discussion on the current marijuana policies in Canada.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 10 sources, £ 62.95
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This paper supports decriminalization rather than legalization of marijuana and bases its rationale on the assumption that legalization is politically untenable. While the criminal elements of the marijuana industry are examined they are examined in the light that the marijuana industry would not generate the profit margins that the criminal industry usually demands if marijuana were decriminalized.
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"The legality of marijuana in Canada seems to be more of a matter of legal semantics than any pragmatic change in legal practice. As one pundit notes, "Officially, possession of cannabis is a crime and first-time offenders face a maximum sentence of a $1,000 fine or six months in jail, or both...Unofficially, the law is in tatters...(Bergman, 2003, para.3). It is this tenuous status quo that receives the most criticism while the debate about legalizing/decriminalizing or toughening/enforcing marijuana statutes receives the most intellectual attention. The polarity on either side of the marijuana debate acknowledges that the policy as it currently exists, is unsustainable. The following research and argument is intended to support the decriminalization of marijuana as opposed to the legalizing of marijuana. "
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B2B versus B2C Websites, 2007.
Compares marketing differences in B2B and B2C websites.
1,077 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 26.95
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There are many differences between the marketing approaches taken by companies who rely on business-to-business (B2B) versus business-to-consumer (B2C) websites to attract, sell, and service prospects and customers. The paper shows that B2B companies are focused on selling to another business, while B2C websites and their associated marketing strategies cater to a specific and often highly targeted group of consumers. Marketing is significantly different between both of these types of websites as a result, and those differences are analyzed in this paper.
Outline:
Executive Summary
Comparing Marketing Differences between B2B and B2C Websites
Comparing Marketing Approaches on B2C and B2C Websites
References
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"B2C websites are designed from a marketing standpoint to support short sales cycles that attempt to maximize the value of the transaction and its speed of execution. B2C sites' content, personalization techniques, applications, and tools are all aimed at generating high levels of loyalty to the site so frequent visits and purchases will occur. A prime example of this type of site is Amazon.com where content and personalized shopping experiences are combined to present books that are tailored to the preferences of each visitor."
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Banking Websites: A Comparison, 2007.
This paper examines the websites of banking and financial services competitors, USAA, ING and Scottrade.
1,122 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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The paper evaluates the online websites of USAA, ING and Scottrade. The paper discusses the three tenets of online marketing: commerce, community and content. The paper relates that while some areas needed further refinement, these sites were generally both informative and gratifying to navigate. The paper arrives at the conclusion that the necessity of physically traveling to a bank or financial services representative is rapidly becoming a relic of the not so distant past.
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Abstract
Overview
USAA Website
ING Website
Scottrade Website
Conclusion
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"E-businesses, by necessity, rely almost solely on the effectiveness, accuracy, and security of their websites. Failure to adhere to sound marketing and technology principles in building a website can lead to disaster for a company that relies on its website to bring in revenues. The three principles of website marketing: commerce, community, and content, are even more important when considered in relation to the banking and financial services industries, which are increasingly shifting their business models to an online format. (Proctor,...)"
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Non-Profit Websites, 2007.
This paper compares and contrasts the websites of the non-profit organizations; From the Top and PALS.
2,277 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 49.95
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The paper examines the From the Top and PALS' websites; both non-profit organizations that promote the arts within youth communities. The paper discusses how From the Top presents a much sleeker, more professional looking website for their organization. PALS, however, is an organization working on a much smaller scale than From the Top and this shows in the lack of polish on the site. The paper points out, however, that PALS is a local organization that is clearly very successful where it counts and that is in concert. The From the Top organization on the other hand would rely quite heavily on its web presence to promote much of its goals. The paper notes that taking these factors into consideration would make any two websites difficult to assess on equal footing.
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"The purpose of the From the Top website is to "to give dedicated young classical musicians a platform to express themselves and inspire others." The creative and professional effort that has obviously been put into this website reflects the fact that the internet is a major medium for this organization. Though their radio show is the major vehicle for this effort, they advertise the existence of the website on their show, and use the site as an informational platform to provide their audience with more detailed information than can be easily provided on the air. This makes the website a key element for the organization since it can reduce time spent on the air giving out important information, leaving more room for their main focus: the music."
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Travel Websites, 2005.
A look at the legal, ethical and regulatory issues of travel websites.
1,204 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 29.95
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This paper offers a brief review of three travel websites. The sites examined are Expedia.com, Travelocity.com and Orbitz.com. The paper first examines legal issues pertaining to the websites and then looks at any ethical issues at play. Finally regulatory issues are discussed.
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"All of the sites have similar formats; all have menus though tabs, searches on the first page and the use of safe colors. The most differentiated is that of Orbitz, however, when looking at these sites it may be argued that with the presentation, apart from very few specific requirements, the companies may be acceptable substitutes for each other and as such the emphasis may be the choice they offer.
A wholly-owned subsidiary of Cendant Corporation and part of Cendant Travel Distribution Services division. Orbitz is a leading online travel company offering leisure and business travelers a wide selection of low airfares, as well as deals on lodging, car rentals, cruises, vacation packages and other travel."
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2 websites, 2003.
Analyzes two websites from the perspective of a 4th grade teacher.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 2 sources, APA, £ 22.95
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Two websites are analyzed from the perspective of an elementary school teacher regarding content, what was learned, what was interesting and what was useful. It looks at how a 4th grade California teacher viewed these websites.
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Comparing Two Business Websites, 2008.
A comparison between the Lenovo and HP Websites.
2,463 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 53.95
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This paper compares the e-business models, channel utilities and conflicts, security strategies, payment processes and initiatives designed to instill trust in the Hewlett-Packard and Lenovo websites. With integration as the foundation of each of these company's approaches to enabling their e-business strategies, both companies have readily seen the fact that the greater the level of integration, the higher the level of return on investment (ROI) and return on invested capital (ROIC). This is specifically addressed in the research. The paper includes figures, charts, and pictures of websites.
Outline:
Executive Summary
Comparing e-Business Models
Channel Utilities and Conflicts
Security
Payment
Trust
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"Both companies rely on e-business models that integrate both services and products into the same selling process, building a Bill of Materials that specifically tracks sold services and products. This makes it possible for both companies to track the fulfillment of services and the specific products' manufacturing process on a customer-by-customer basis. As the selling and fulfillment of customized services and products requires an inordinate amount of coordination across processes, each company's business models rely heavily on Service Oriented Architectures (SOA. An SOA is a platform that seeks to unify all processes need to support a business model, using IT resources to link those processes together."
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Pro-Anorexia Websites, 2003.
A look at the disturbing trend of pro-anorexia websites.
931 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 23.95
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This paper examines what pro-anorexia websites are, who visits them, and why they are a significant danger both to women who already have eating disorders, as well as potentially inspiring such disorders in others. It also examines whether or not a ban on such websites is necessary or even a possibility.
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"The advent of the Internet has, as in the case of every human invention, created a wealth of opportunities for many. But while some are using the Internet to help, others seek to spread dangerous information anonymously, everything from instructions on building bombs to the disturbing trend of "pro-anorexia" groups and websites. As awareness of these controversial sites grows, so does the never-ending debate over whether to ban sites containing information labeled as dangerous, an action I feel would be outright censorship, and for that reason, among others, am strongly opposed to."
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Usability Of Websites For Disabled Individuals, 2007.
An analysis of assessment tools for assessing the usability of websites for disabled individuals.
1,892 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 12 sources, MLA, £ 42.95
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This paper analyzes the importance of and how to assess the usability of websites for disabled individuals. It discusses ways that this testing can be conducted in order to ensure usability for this population group. The paper concludes that it is only through testing with disability participants that truly useful and usable website tools can be created and implemented.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Research Options & Limitations
Informal Methods of Research
Formal Methods of Research
Section 1194.31 Functional Performance Criteria
Determination of Participants in Usability Studies
Variables in Disabilities Categories
Data Collection and Analysis
Case Study Conducted by Yu & Brewster (2002)
Summary and Conclusion
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"It is important to note the importance given to informal methods of testing website usage among the disabled in the work entitled "Accessibility in User-Centered Design: Usability Testing" that: It is most efficient to conduct other types of evaluations before investing in formal usability testing with people with disabilities. "In one case, an organization conducted usability testing of their educational software application with screen reader users. It was unusable with a major screen reader. Every user gave up in frustration and confusion within 20 minutes, after trying every strategy they knew to get at the content. The organization wasted L6000 on formal usability testing to figure out what they could have learned with easier, less expensive evaluation methods. Conducting informal evaluations throughout a product development project is more effective than formal usability testing at the end of a project." (Lawton, 2004-2007)"
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Career-Planning Websites, 2004.
This paper discusses career-planning websites.
1,560 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 36.95
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This paper explains that career assessment, important to determining the correct career path, can be attained through many sources including online websites. The author evaluates two sites and finds them defective: Maryland?s CareerNet and a website by the Arizona State University Career Services. The paper suggests that an improved career-planning site includes an online interactive quiz to give people an idea of careers of which they might be interested, links to available jobs in their area, capability to post resumes and to review information about the employer, and has counselors available by telephone and Instant Messenger.
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"The first CareerNet link I followed was to the ?My Future? website (http://www.myfuture.com). The first note about this site is that it is extremely pro-military, while trying to hide behind the facade of a non-biased website, and this not-very-subtle propaganda is undeniably in poor taste. The Career Toolbox section of this site includes assistance with resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, more military propaganda, and quizzes. The Work Interest Quiz is the main career assessment activity. These 60 statements each have a check box next to them, and if any of these activities line up with the interests of the quiz-taker, they are to be marked."
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Stand Alone Websites, 2001.
A look at the current trend in website design and how a "stand-alone" website can generate much business.
1,025 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 25.95
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An analysis of the advantages of a stand-alone website model. The paper examines this trend amongst businesses and the hype which occurred after the introduction of e-commerce . The writer also looks at marketing failure of these websites and what can be done to improve this.
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"There are four different types of websites to serve the different needs of a company who wishes to enter into the world of eCommerce. Some businesses intend to only use their website for advertising purposes. This website will be the electronic equivalent of a brochure. No business is done over the Internet, you are just letting people know you exist. The value adding website it gives value to visitors of your site. Visitors may subscribe to a newsletter, or perhaps play games on the site. They receive some benefit from visiting your website. The third level of website is an online business that generates income from online activities. This website runs in parallel to your existing business."
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Issues in E-Commerce Websites, 2006.
An analysis of the legal, ethical and regulatory issues in e-commerce websites.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, £ 24.95
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This paper discusses the legal, ethical, and regulatory issues related to operating a business to business (B2B) e-commerce website and of operating a business to consumer (B2C) e-commerce website and the efforts to improve all aspects thereof. The consensus is that while many of the infrastructural solutions for these two orientations of e-commerce are the same, some very important differences, such as the regulatory requirements across industries, are dramatically different in industries such as the financial services and banking industries where security and reporting measures are at a premium.
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