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Influences on the Duration Character of US Imports, 2008.
An analysis of factors that influence the ways that imports impact the US economy.
1,977 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 14 sources, MLA, £ 44.95
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This paper examines several key aspects in which imports affect the US economy in not so apparent, but nonetheless influential ways. It discusses trade theory, the comparative advantage and particularly aggregate goods theories. It then looks at the influence of geography related to trade and specifically the corporate strategies of outsourcing and off-shoring which has led directly to an increase in imports. Finally, the paper discusses the role of immigration and its impact on imports in the US.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Products and Services-Comparative Advantage
Regional Location
Immigration Aspects
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"If one were to factor in the increase in the number of foreign immigrants and the factors that are weighted positively in terms of determining qualification for entry, such as Master's Degrees, PhDs as well overall length of time within a certain career field, it is clear that education and job skills are going to concentrated among this immigrant population ("Selection"). These immigrants tend to maintain the professional and social relationships they had in their countries of origin. By maintaining these professional relationships and social contacts immigrants into the US actually come to facilitate expanded trade activity as they recognize opportunity or are actually tasked with sourcing products or services in their home markets by their employers (Rauch 1180-83). Thus, immigration into the US also tends to facilitate expanded trade in the form of imports and, to a lesser degree, exports."
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Character and Environment, 2006.
An examination of the influences of environment on character.
2,368 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 51.95
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In this paper the idea of moral and ethical behavior being shaped by the environment is examined. It looks at the idea that there is a "bad seed" in some people that predisposes them to violence, crime, greed, or anti-social behavior; or, contrarily, whether a "good seed" can turn people into saints. The paper cites many examples of environment changing character and concludes, in the author's opinion, that environment definitely has an effect on character.
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" Psychologists and sociologists always tend to agree that each person has "a set of desires, concerns, or....projects....Each person has a character....Difference of character directly plays a role in the concept of moral individuality.." What is missing in this initial argument is whether character changes, becomes different, as the environment and millieu change. Kurtz, in Heart of Darkness was young and ambitious, and obviously naive about the circumstances into which he willed himself as a trader upriver in the Congo. Kurtz, in "Apocalypse Now" was a regular army officer, driven mad by both internal and external forces."
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The Character of the Fool in "King Lear", 2002.
A look at the contribution the character of the Fool makes in Shakespeare's play in terms of his influence over plot and other characters.
1,915 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 43.95
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This paper looks briefly at the background of a fool/court jester in history and gives a brief history of King Lear. It looks closely at the Fool's character and his interactions with the other characters of the play, especially his relationship with Lear. The paper discusses the fool's function of comic relief, his function as the teller of Truth, and as Lear's conscience and reason.
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"The Fool in King Lear is often a misunderstood presence. In the late seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, shortened versions of the play omitted the character altogether. In Elizabethan times, the role of a fool, or court jester, was to professionally entertain others, specifically the king. Many of the fool's quips and riddles were made at the expense of the king, and this is depicted in King Lear. In Act 1, Scene 4 Goneril refers to the Fool as "?all-licensed fool?"(1.4.191), highlighting the fact that because fools hold a special license they are allowed to say things to their superiors that anybody else would be punished for. When the Fool tells Lear what he thinks of him, Lear threatens him with the whip if he goes too far: The Fool in King Lear is often a misunderstood presence. In the late seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, shortened versions of the play omitted the character altogether. In Elizabethan times, the role of a fool, or court jester, was to professionally entertain others, specifically the king. Many of the fool's quips and riddles were made at the expense of the king, and this is depicted in King Lear. In Act 1, Scene 4 Goneril refers to the Fool as "?all-licensed fool?"(1.4.191), highlighting the fact that because fools hold a special license they are allowed to say things to their superiors that anybody else would be punished for. When the Fool tells Lear what he thinks of him, Lear threatens him with the whip if he goes too far."
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One Man, Many Influences, 2002.
Focuses on how various characters in Bai Hua's "Remote Country of Women" influenced Liang Rui, the main character.
1,630 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 37.95
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This paper focuses on Liang Rui's relationships, and how he changed due to them. The people focused on are Gui Renzhong, Yunqian, and Sunamei, and their various effects on Liang are analyzed, such as how they helped him grow emotionally and psychologically.
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"One of the most intriguing features of a novel is following how the characters mature throughout the tale. In Bai Hua's "The Remote Country of Women" the progression of Liang Rui gave the book depth, and brought an aspect with which the reader could relate. However, Liang's journey through life was not a solitary one, and there were several people he encountered along the way that affected his future course, and also his thought processes. In order to understand Liang Rui, it is necessary to discover how his life is affected by Mao Zhedong, Gui Renzhong, Yunqian, and Sunamei."
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Othello Character Analysis, 1998.
This paper is an in- depth character analysis of all the characters in William Shakespeare's "Othello."
1,185 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 0 sources, MLA, £ 28.95
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This paper examines the characters in the play "Othello," and discusses many of the reasons for betrayal and deceit between the characters. Through the unraveling of the plot, issues such as infidelity, jealously, and loyalty are detailed by the author.
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"In Act IV-scene 3, Emilia and Desdemona are alone in Desdemona?s room engulfed in an intimate talk on infidelity. Desdemona tells Emilia that she doesn?t believe there is such a woman who would betray her husband. Emilia responds, ?Yes, a dozen; and as many to th? vantage as would store the world they played for. But I do think it is their husbands? faults if wives do fall.? This is no doubt the opinion of a woman who has been married to a man such as Iago. To Iago, love is only lust. Even hiswife sees this in his character. He treats her no better than any character in the play. She admits to Desdemona that she would betray her husband, undoubtedly due to her husband?s lack of loyalty. The true nature of their relationship can be seen in Act V-scene 2, here Emilia finally betrays her husband and tells Othello and the others of Iago?s scheme."
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Breastfeeding Duration, 2008.
This article provides a critique of the article "Breastfeeding duration in an Australian population" by Blyth, et al, which discusses the impact of modifiable risk factors on breastfeeding duration.
1,523 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 35.95
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In this paper, the writer discusses an article "Breastfeeding Duration in an Australian Population: The Influence of Modifiable Antenatal Factors." by Blyth, R., M. Mid, D. Creedy, C. Dennis, W. Moyle, J. Pratt, S. De Vries & Healy, G. The writer maintains that the modifiable factors discussed in the article have implications for nursing interventions, and all of the researchers who conducted this study are nurses. The writer notes that even though almost all mothers initiate breastfeeding, the current trend around the world is that one-half of those mothers discontinue the practice by one month postpartum and very few are breastfeeding at a later time. This critique assesses the value of the modifiable factors isolated by the researchers, along with the validity of the findings. The writer concludes that modifiable factors do not actually predict breastfeeding duration but they are a reliable source of nursing information about breastfeeding behavior.
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"The authors include a literature review that focuses on the decline of breastfeeding and on factors identified in other research which affect the duration of the practice. Among the non-modifiable factors is being economically deprived, or being a member of an ethnic or racial group with inadequate language skills. The modifiable factors include the presence of social support, being provided with essential information, the intention to breastfeed, and confidence with breastfeeding. One of the most formidable obstacles to effective breastfeeding and its duration is lack of needed information by the mother. Most research suggests that when information is provided, breastfeeding will be initiated and its duration will be extended. The authors point out that there is no real consensus about the effectiveness of health teaching, however. The researchers also note the significance given by previous studies to social support. Support from family members can result in three times the likelihood of breastfeeding and a support network also is influential."
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Adolescent Influences, 2007.
An analysis of the factors influencing the ways that adolescents behave.
5,883 words (approx. 23.5 pages), 21 sources, MLA, £ 99.95
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This paper discusses the influences in the lives of adolescents that have a direct impact on how they behave, how they see the world and how they interact within their home, school and community environments. It goes on to discuss which influences have the most dramatic effect on adolescents and discusses possible reasons why this is so. The paper analyzes various articles that examine this subject.
Table of Contents:
Violent Video games
Peer Group Influences (Aggressive Behaviors)
Peer Group Influences (Gifted Students)
Peer Group Influences (Smoking)
The Timing Of Puberty (As An Influence)
Genetic & Environmental Influences
Parenting Influences (On Adolescent Alcohol Use And Impulsive Behaviors)
Family Influences On Detained Adolescents (With Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Maternal Depression May Produce Adolescent Behavior Problems
Parent-Child Conflict Influences Adolescent Behavior (In Negative Ways)
Risky Parental Behavior (And Adolescent Sexual Activity)
Family Planning Clinics And Adolescents
Boys' Beliefs About Delinquent Behavior
Heterosexual Risk Behavior (Among Urban Adolescents)
Peer Pressure To Be Thin Leads To Suicide
The Influence Of The Internet On Adolescents
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"The article continues, indicating that "high levels of conflict and low emotional attachment between parents and children have been associated" with an indifference on the part of adolescents for the "emotional well being of others." What is negative in the home is then transferred to others in school and the community, who often don't understand the origins of the bad behavior. During the developmental period, it is no secret that adolescents spend more time with their peers than their parents. Hence, the acceptability of delinquency becomes easy for adolescents because there is ample time for a process called "deviancy training," Pardini explains. Discussions about rule-breaking are held on a "regular basis," and the validity of these peer conversations is sealed through "shared laughter." The deviancy training is the same thing as what used to be called "bull sessions." Meantime, the beliefs that are learned during deviancy training become more and more at odds with family and parental values."
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Examining the Character of Lilia In "When Mr. Pirzada Came to Dine"., 2002.
This paper addresses Lilia's character in the short story "When Mr. Pirzada Came to Dine" by Jhumpa Lahiri. This story illustrates an environment in which a young and inexperienced girl - the character of Lilia - is suddenly confronted with a host of inf
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, £ 31.95
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This paper addresses Lilia's character in the short story "When Mr. Pirzada Came to Dine" by Jhumpa Lahiri. This story illustrates an environment in which a young and inexperienced girl - the character of Lilia - is suddenly confronted with a host of information about the conditions of life beyond her sheltered suburban environment. Through examining the events of the story, it can be seen that Lilia's character is not truly changed in some fundamental way through her encounter with Mr. Pirzada.
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Claudius' Traits as A Machiavellian Character in "Hamlet", 2000.
A look at the character of Claudius from "Hamlet" as a quintessential Machiavellian character.
1,635 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 2 sources, £ 37.95
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In this essay, the character of Claudius from Hamlet is shown as a quintessential Machiavellian character. Niccolo Machiavelli wrote the book entitled The Prince, and is known by some for making the guidelines on how to become the best prince through lies, corruption, evil, and murder. This essay examines how Claudius, the King of Denmark fulfills these guidelines. Claudius' Machavellian character is shown through the way he deceives others about his virtue, his development of schemes, and his belief that rules can easily be broken.
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" A Machiavellian character is not hard to come by, and ample exist around us today. A person of this characteristic will break rules, pretend to be virtuous, plan schemes, and do anything they must, in order to receive what they strive for. In Hamlet, by William Shakespeare, a perfect example of such a character is displayed in Claudius, the New King of Denmark. Claudius performs many deceptive, and horrifying acts, which make him the quintessential Machiavellian character. Developing schemes, pretending to be virtuous, and proving his belief, through his actions, that rules may be broken, are the deeds he executes, which prove his true character."
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The Lieutenant: A Character Analysis, 2002.
This essay examines the character of the lieutenant in Graham Greene's novel, "The Power and the Glory".
1,530 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 1 source, £ 35.95
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This paper is a character analysis of the anonymous lieutenant in Graham Greene?s ?The Power and the Glory.? It focuses primarily on his anti-religious views, the doubts and changes he goes through when the priest begins to speak and reason with him, and the roles that he plays throughout the novel.
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"In order for a character to be truly effective, it is necessary for the character to play an important role, undergo change, and above all, be interesting. In Graham Greene?s novel ?The Power and the Glory?, there are two characters that fit this typecast best, the priest and the lieutenant. Both of these characters? destinies are intertwined, and it impossible to talk about one without mentioning the other; however, of the two, there is the one who changes (the lieutenant), and the one who does the changing (the priest). Therefore, the character that most fully matches the definition of an effective character outlined above would be the lieutenant."
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An American National Character, 2005.
An historical look at what defines the American national character.
2,932 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 61.95
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This paper asks and attempts to answer the question of what defines the American national character. The paper first takes a look back at
the character of the Puritans to see how much of their resilience and courage has become part of America's national character. The paper then goes on to characterize three great men in American history, Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin, and Walt Whitman, to see if elements of their character have become part of America's national character as well. Finally, the paper concludes by naming the outstanding characteristics of these historical figures and suggesting that, combined, they define a national character Americans should strive for.
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"The Puritans (The American Puritans: Their Prose and Poetry). When analyzing the possibility of a ?national character,? one must first discuss the original immigrants who arrived on this continent, why they came, who they were, what they believed. They were Puritans, ?resolved to ?purify? the Church of England?; but were they also hoping to ?purify? the new continent in North American? Was the execution of the Archbishop of Canterbury and King Charles I in 1649 a true ?purification? ? or was it murder in the same blood-soaked clothing that the Puritans loathed and fought to end? Had they become the very thing they abhorred?"
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Child-Orphan Character in Children?s Literature, 2001.
Explains that the orphan character has a very powerful meaning in children?s literature. Looks at how they are often used to represent development of character and self-esteem in the young orphan throughout any given story.
2,000 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 44.95
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This paper examines two examples of child orphans: Anne Shirley in Lucy Maud Montgomery?s novel, "Anne of Green Gables", and Mary Lennox in Frances Hodgson Burnett?s work, "The Secret Garden". It explains how, in these two children?s classics, the orphan child is used to demonstrate an ability to make the best of an unfortunate situation in life. With the help of other characters in their respective stories, these two young girls play vital roles in manifesting to readers that retaining a positive attitude, developing solid friendships, having a will to enjoy life and attaining strong self-confidence are essential to ensuring an enjoyable childhood.
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"Anne Shirley, a young girl mistakenly adopted by Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert of Green Gables, plays an influential role in demonstrating the importance of having a positive outlook on life. Despite being subject to an unfavourable past, Anne considers here new home in Green Gables as a chance to start over. Anne exemplifies her cheerful, positive nature before she even arrives at Green Gables when she is riding with Matthew Cuthbert. Anne, overwhelmed by the beauty of the scenery, exclaims gleefully, ?this Island is the bloomiest place. I just love it already, and I?m so glad I?m going to live here?(Montgomery 21). Here, the author is trying to bring forth Anne?s ability to put the past behind her. At this point the reader knows full well that Anne is coming from an orphan asylum but she is still portrayed as being polite, and willing to act pleasantly. Another example of Anne?s positive outlook comes near the end of the novel after she is finished school and is convincing Marilla that she has full intent on staying at Green Gables and helping her out with her diminishing eyesight. Anne turns down an academic scholarship to take a job as a teacher in Avonlea. Anne views it as a chance to show Marilla her appreciation for her being there as a friend and as a mother figure during her years at Green Gables. Marilla questions her choice and Anne replies, ?I don?t know what lies around the bend, but I?m going to believe the best does?(Montgomery 324)."
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Character Education and Diversity, 2006.
A review of character education and diversity, an ongoing debate in today's schools and workplace.
1,634 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 37.95
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This paper takes a look at the increasing debate regarding character education and diversity. The paper attempts to define the word 'character' by supplying definitions from various related sources. The paper then goes on to discuss how building character in the nation's next generation of leaders, is an obsession of politicians, who have used tax dollars to fund character education in the schools. The paper concludes by saying that character and diversity education in the school or workforce is an evolving art, not an exact science.
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"In one nursing home, when "complaints arising simply from miscommunication among races or situations that resulted because of cultural misunderstanding," became frequent, the human resources department decided to take proactive steps to integrate diversity training and character building exercises into the workplace environment. They deemed this especially critical, given that the healthcare field is becoming increasingly populated by younger African-American, Hispanic, and Cambodian persons, who are now working side-by-side older, Caucasion employees that have been employed in the field all of their lives. (Hoban, 2005, p.1) "
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Character Education, 2007.
A proposal for a curriculum that focuses on character education for fourth grade children.
4,903 words (approx. 19.6 pages), 11 sources, MLA, £ 87.95
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This paper proposes to develop a fourth grade curriculum on character education in a large urban elementary school. The paper critically analyzes diverse, significant and pertinent texts and experiences that the writer has encountered within (and across) her course work and that reflect the most current research theory and practice on 4th grade character education. The writer proposes that, at present, insignificant attention is generally paid, in the fourth grade and at other levels of K-12 education, to issues of personal character and relationships with others.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Rationale for the Proposal
Purpose of the Project
Elements of the Project
How My Proposed Curriculum Addresses Diverse Needs of Colleagues (and Students)
Projected Outcomes
Identification of Participants
Projected Timeline for the Project
Critical Reflections on how this Proposed Curriculum Will Contribute to Systemic Change at the School and/or Community/ Society Level
References
Appendix I: Children's Literature Recommended for teaching Character Education, Grades 1-5
Appendix II: Potential Character Education Classroom Activities; Lesson Plans and other Information for Teachers and Administrators
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"As a result, school curricula began now, also, to examine, for the first time, relationships among people, independent of race, class, gender or handicap. It is high time in our elementary schools today, I believe, for such overdue curricular emphasis, especially since, according to both Delgado & Stefanic (2001), and Sleeter & Grant (1988), people tend to automatically create categories, based on past experiences that they then organize in their minds."
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