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Merit-Based Raises, 2005.
Examines merit-based raises as an effective strategy to boost work productivity.
2,139 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 9 sources, APA, £ 46.95
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More and more organizations and businesses are using merit-based raise systems as a way of increasing worker productivity. The systems provide raises to the employees who demonstrate themselves as being valuable to the employer. This paper shows that the system allows the best workers to advance in pay more easily, giving all employees an incentive to work harder and achieve more. The workplace becomes more competitive, which increases the productivity.
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"There are advantages on both sides in using of this system, despite opposition from worker?s unions. Employers can help keep the most skilled workers in difficult jobs, while these same skilled workers are able to benefit from more pay increases than are the less skilled workers. More competitive work environments, like those involved with jobs that pay based on a commission, are created, while the security of a salaried job is maintained. The continuous pay is still exists for all workers, but there is an added incentive to allow for employees working harder to make more money."
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Evidence-based Practice in Mental Health, 2008.
An analysis of the strengths and limitations of Sandra Tanenbaum's research article, "Evidence-based Practice in Mental Health: Practical Weaknesses meet Political Strengths."
1,554 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 1 source, APA, £ 36.95
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This paper discusses Sandra Tanenbaum's research article, "Evidence-based Practice in Mental Health: Practical Weaknesses meet Political Strengths." It assesses the merits of the article as well as its potential problems. The paper analyzes all the aspects of the research study and then enumerates its strengths and limitations.
Table of Contents:
Problem
Purpose of the Study
Research Questions
Study Design
Subjects and Setting
Data Collection Methods
Data Analysis Procedures
Strengths and Limitations of the Research
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"Two of the major weaknesses in Tanenbaum's study are in her selection of evidence and the overall lack of descriptive information concerning her methods. The limitation of evidence selection is not unique to Tanenbaum's research but is instead a major problem associated with all literature-based qualitative research papers, as it is easy to see the selection of content as "cherry picking" specific items that support the author's point of view. As for the second limitation, Tanenbaum places the majority of descriptive information in the Abstract to her paper and this makes it difficult to assess the overall design of the study. It also makes it difficult to assess the validity of the study, and to that extent it is not known how or why the study is valid. However, as Tanenbaum provides a balanced presentation of materials, it can be inferred that the study is as valid as a qualitative research paper using an archival methodology can be. She also recommends that more research is needed in EBP, and points out areas in which this research can be attempted."
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Education in America: Barriers, Opportunities, Benefits, Worth, 2002.
An overview of the changes shaping American education day focusing on merit based pay, standardized testing and school safety.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 2 sources, £ 37.95
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This paper is an examination of the current trends in education that are presenting barriers, opportunities, benefits and overall changes in the worth of education. It looks specifically at merit based pay, standardized testing, and school safety as three of the primary forces shaping American education today. It concludes that the trends in each are leading to a stifled education system that is responsive to the 'bottom line' rather than to the individual student's needs.
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Merit Pay for Teachers, 2008.
An in-depth look at the system of merit pay for teachers based on student performance.
4,020 words (approx. 16.1 pages), 19 sources, APA, £ 76.95
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The paper explores the concept of merit pay for individual teachers, in the form of bonuses or permanent salary increases, and their effectiveness in improving student performance and teacher attrition rates. The paper looks at several states that have successfully implemented merit pay programs and considers studies that have found a generally positive relationship between merit pay and improvements in student achievement. The paper also discusses past failed attempts at instituting merit pay systems, and the importance of new pay-for-performance programs countering the previous failures.
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Introduction
Merit Pay for Teachers Concept
Union Resistance Supporting Mediocrity
Merit Pay Stories of Success
Research Demonstrating the Potential of Merit Pay
Milken Family Foundation's Teacher Advancement Program
Recommendations for Merit Pay Systems
Conclusion
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"The public education system, as it currently exists, was developed in the middle of the 19th century. Following the industrial model of this era, teachers were seen as assembly-line workers. They added value to their product (their student) and then passed it along to the next worker on the line. With this concept, all workers must be interchangeable, and each must work independently. This isolation and egalitarianism combine powerfully to perpetuate a culture that is resistant to reform initiatives, according to Boles and Troen (2007)."
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Merit Pay: Examining the Effect on Teacher Performance, 2004.
The effect of merit pay on teacher performance in the public school system: The benefits and drawbacks to paying teachers for performance.
1,397 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 34 sources, MLA, £ 32.95
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Merit pay for teachers is an issue that has been debated since the beginning of the 20th century. This paper explains how the experts are still on both sides of the fence with regard to the effectiveness of performance-based pay in the educational system. The writer points out that much of the debate still continues because the data is lacking and what is available is inconclusive. Though the debate still continues, it is possible to tie teacher compensation to classroom performance. Not only can merit pay be implemented in the educational system, but also it should be; teachers need to be accountable for their performance. It concludes that merit pay holds teachers accountable and increases student achievement.
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"Education is a cornerstone in a free and democratic society. In the United States of today, improving student achievement is a major concern. One way many educators and administrators believe will improve student achievement is through improving teachers? performance. In 1908 in Newton, Massachusetts the idea of merit pay was introduced as a way to improve teacher performance and thereby increase student achievement (Collins, introduction). That idea has been maintained into the 21st century and continues to be a topic of much debate."
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Merit Systems, 2007.
A discussion on whether merit systems really work.
1,853 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 41.95
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This paper discusses the concept of merit pay: If you pay high-performing workers more than low-performing ones, the former will stay and keep producing at a high level, while the latter will leave or have incentive to improve. Through a literature review, the paper looks at the advantages and disadvantages of the system including studies of employee motivation. The paper also examines the use of merit pay in an education environment and the rivalry it creates between faculty members.
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"But by taking up so much of a pay increase budget, and by diluting the message of a raise, employers dull the potential impact of merit pay. For example, if all employees are guaranteed a raise of at least $.25/hour with top performers getting raises of up to $.50/hour (a common formula), the difference between a high performer and an acceptable performer comes to three percent for an employee earning $7.50 an hour. Maybe the symbolic reward of knowing they are regarded as a high performer and therefore got the highest possible raise is enough for the employees who earn it. So, what about all the others? Were they expecting a 50 cent raise too? What will happen to their motivation over the next year? Does three percent really make a difference?"
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"Raise the Red Lantern", 2002.
An analysis of Yimou Zhang?s 1991 film "Raise the Red Lantern".
1,205 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 0 sources, £ 29.95
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Set in 1920s Northern China, "Raise the Red Lantern" is based on the novel "Wives and Concubines" by Su Tong. The paper discusses the story line which focuses on nineteen-year old Songlian, who is cajoled into marrying a wealthy householder to become his fourth wife. Songlian is educated, but she dropped out of college following her father?s death. It discuses one of the primary themes of "Raise the Red Lantern", which is the role of women in Chinese culture.
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"The film is laced with dialogue that reveals ingrained misogyny; the concubines unquestioningly accept their roles. Songlian bemoans her fate but feels powerless to change it. The film opens with a close-up shot of Songlian?s face as she speaks to her stepmother off-screen. Songlian?s tearfully resolute visage sets the stage for the remainder of the film, which reveals the belief systems, values, behaviors, and customs of Northern China. Visually and emotionally captivating, Raise the Red Lantern lends insight specifically into the lives of wealthy Chinese concubines, and focuses especially on the role of women in Chinese culture."
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Teacher Tenure vs. Merit Pay, 2006.
This paper argues against Governor A. Schwarzenegger of California, who wants to base teacher's pay on performance evaluations rather than tenure.
945 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 23.95
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This paper explains that teacher tenure protects competent teachers from non-renewal of their contracts for reasons not related to their ability to fulfill their contractual agreements, such as conflicts of belief or personality with administrators, more influential colleagues or others who might abuse their position or power. The author points out that Schwarzenegger believes the current system tolerates ineffective teachers and encourages ineffective teaching; his approach would retain local control but require that salary decisions be based on some judgment of each teacher's effectiveness, not education and experience. The paper states that Schwarzenegger's proposal, if passed, will not improve the condition of education in California because it will deprive children of teachers who may want to enter the profession but will likely be discouraged by new difficulties achieving job security in the teaching profession.
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"Schwarzenegger's proposed measure will also make teachers more vulnerable to patronage and political whims. Because of the difficulty in coming up with concrete and measurable standards for evaluation, the merit system is likely to end up being highly politicized and subjective, with school management officials constantly threatening inappropriately poor evaluations over teachers who dare question their authority or offer different points of view in educating their students. The result may be disastrous to the children of California as with an evaluation process that is less than credible, quality teachers may be deprived of job security while their less qualified peers who are blessed with more "political savvy" may end up running California's schools."
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Does It Take a Village to Raise a Child?, 2008.
Evaluates the ancient African proverb "It takes a whole village to raise a child", used in the context of youth development.
885 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 22.95
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This paper explains that the proverb ---"It takes a whole village to raise a child" --- advocates that the upbringing of a child depends not only on the family but also on the whole community. The author presents arguments for and against this statement and concludes that, with it takes the family, then the community, and finally the whole world to raise a child.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Yes, It Takes A Village...
No, It Does Not Take A Village...
Villages outside the US
The Family and the Village
It Takes a Child...
The Global Village
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"Nowhere are the two opposing views of childrearing as evident as in Germany. Today's middle-aged generation from the former East Germany were institutionally raised typical of communist societies. Their peers who grew up in the West were raised in a very family-oriented setting by stay-at-home moms. The result is a clash of childrearing philosophies."
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Approaches to Designing a Merit Pay Plan, 2002.
An examination of how teachers' salaries can be adapted to a merit pay plan.
4,400 words (approx. 17.6 pages), 10 sources, APA, £ 81.95
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The author of this paper shows that a merit pay plan can be successful for teachers if well planned. He explains the term "merit pay" and shows how it can be used as an incentive for teachers as a reward for higher levels of performance. Advantages and disadvantages of this plan are also investigated.
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"Though there have been many sides of the debate over merit pay systems in schools, there have been hundreds of successful plans implemented in corporate America. Merit plans have been the standard since the 1980s in factories. There is no reason why schools cannot enjoy the success shared by corporate America. Prior to the 1980s, merit pay was simple. If you met your sales or production goals, your boss got a bonus. He may share it with you in the form of a Christmas ham or if you were lucky a small cash bonus so that you could buy your own ham. As international economic competition increased in the early 1980s, U.S. corporations, desperate to regain their competitive edge, began to experiment with measuring individual worker performance. They established pay incentives to make improvements in formerly hard-to-measure categories of output and in previously intangible areas like customer service or product quality."
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"Raise the Red Lantern", 2008.
An analysis of the tragic fate of Chinese women under the influence of the feudal ideas, as depicted in the film "Raise the Red Lantern".
1,020 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 25.95
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This paper discusses how the 1991 film "Raise the Red Lantern", directed by Zhang Yimou, may be viewed on different levels. It argues that we should view the film as depicting the subjugation and hopeless situation of Chinese women on the one hand; while keeping in mind that this is mirrored by the subjugation of the peasants by the landowners. Both systems of subjugation utilize a system of divide and rule, so that the oppressed aim their anger at each other, not at their oppressors. The paper attempts to show how, in this way, the film is an excellent allegory of the way in which dictatorships succeed, by dividing and ruling the common people.
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"This most noticeable feature of this film is that despite the fact that it is shown from the viewpoint of Songlian, the Fourth Mistress, nevertheless it constantly reflects anti-women prejudice, much of it internalized by women themselves. For example, Second Mistress seems at first to be friendly towards Songlian - causing one to question why. However, it is sad to see that when she introduces her little daughter to Songlian, she states: "How useless! I only have a daughter!" This is a brutally destructive remark to make in front of the small girl, and teaches her to expect nothing from her life. It is shameful that this comment should come from someone who is herself a woman, and reflects a deeply sexist society. No wonder that by the time we meet Songlian at the beginning of the film, she is already resigned to being nothing more than a concubine. "
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"Raise the Red Lantern", 2002.
The paper provides a review of the 1991 Chinese film "Raise the Red Lantern" by Zhang Yimou and compares and contrasts the 1920s Chinese society depicted in the movie to American society of the same era.
2,290 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 0 sources, APA, £ 49.95
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The paper analyzes the role of women in turn of the century Chinese culture and reveals the emphasis on ritual and custom in Chinese culture.
The paper looks at the story depicted in the film, which focuses on nineteen-year old Songlian (played by Li Gong), who is cajoled into marrying a wealthy householder to become his fourth wife. It also compares the practice of polygamy and concubines, a religious practice which is alien to the American viewer. The paper examines the difficulties surrounding the film's initial release in China because the film seemed to contain anti-government innuendo.
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"It is Zhang Yimou?s choice to use the concubines as windows into this facet of 1920?s Chinese culture. The film is full of reminders of the shocking misogyny ingrained in Chinese culture. An American viewer might initially scorn Chinese culture based on this insight, but a closer analysis reveals striking similarities between Chinese and American societies. Especially in the 1920s, women accepted their subordinate roles in society. Until the year 1920, American women had no say in politics. They did not work nor attend college, unless it meant meeting a man to marry. American family life seems devoid of rituals when compared to the family shown in Raise the Red Lantern, but in fact, American families are indeed structured and ritualized. However, arranged marriage, polygamy, and more brutal mistreatment of women are singular to the Chinese culture depicted in the film."
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Children Raised by Same-Sex Couples, 2007.
An argument suggesting that the only thing that threatens the children of same-sex couples is societal prejudices against their parents, rather than their family situation.
1,370 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 32.95
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This paper examines the issues surrounding children who are raised by same-sex couples. It shows that these children are not endangered or compromised in any way by their nontraditional living situation. The paper also discusses whether these children are more likely to be homosexual, simply because their parents are. It then suggests that the only thing that threatens the children of same-sex couples is societal prejudices against their parents, rather than their family situation.
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"In conclusion, we have seen that - contrary to popular belief - many same-sex couples raise children. We have also seen that the children they raise do just as well as other children, and that the parenting skills and psychological health of same-sex couples are comparable to those of heterosexual couples. Thus, while these families may not be traditional, they are nevertheless good families. Moreover, children raised by same-sex couples are no more likely than other children to turn out gay themselves - and even if they were, this would not in itself constitute an argument against same-sex parenting, as there is nothing wrong with being lesbian or gay. As we have seen, the only serious problems faced by children of same-sex couples are that other people may discriminate against them, and also that the legal systems of most countries do not protect them, because their parents cannot marry. Thus, all in all, same-sex parenting should be accepted as a viable way to raise children, and social attitudes and laws should be amended to support these families."
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The Merits of Capitalism, 2005.
Examines the views of Karl Marx, Vladimir Lenin, Fredrick Hayek, and John Maynard Keynes on capitalism.
2,950 words (approx. 11.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 61.95
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Marx, Lenin, Hayek, and Keyunes are the primary political-economic theorists of the modern period. Each of them has forwarded his response to capitalism, either supporting, rejecting, or qualifying it. On the basis of these responses, one may easily deduce where each of the four stand on the question of capitalism's merits and its capacity to harness economic energies and productive resources and to protect individual liberties and political freedoms. This paper provides a detailed analysis of the theories of each of these four thinkers.
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"From the above, it may be safely deduced that Keynes qualified his acceptance of capitalism and its capacity to protect individual freedoms. According to the argument he presents, capitalism is most definitely the preferred economic system and has the greater capacity to harness economic resources and productive energies. However, capitalism, as with all economic systems, was susceptible to crisis."
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