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The Middle East in Transition, 2007.
This paper studies how the Middle East has emerged as one the fastest developing economies in the new globalization of the world.
6,676 words (approx. 26.7 pages), 21 sources, MLA, £ 104.95
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The paper explores the economic transformation of Dubai, Qatar, Kuwait and Israel. The paper shows how these leading examples are creating a new, major and positive economic influence, within the new order of the Middle East, that will influence the global economy. The paper reveals that the most challenging part of change needed to support the continued growth of the Middle East lies on the political front.
Outline:
Introduction and Overview
Oil Based Economies
Saudi Arabia's Rise
The Dubai Model
The Qatar Model
The Israeli Model
Competitive Edge
Tourism Strategy
Banking Development
Communication and Technological Developments
Media and Press
Critique of the Region
Conclusions
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"The Middle East attained its world economic importance due to the vast reserves of oil and natural gas in the region. The economies of most these countries were enhanced, either directly or indirectly, by the economic foundation of the vast oil resources in the region. However, with the passage of time and particularly since the late 1960s, the region has established its own peculiar identity in the global economy."
"The transformation of a region known for it natural resources and credited with providing energy for much of the world, has seen the emergence of an economic complex not totally dependent on oil. Saudi Arabia serves as good example of this economic diversification. While Saudi Arabia is well-known as the world's largest exporters of crude oil, however"...hydrocarbons are not the only significant part of the kingdom's fast expanding diversifying economy in which the non-oil industrial sector grew by an estimated 10 per cent in 2006." ( Saudi non-oil exports build new economy)."
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Education Case Study: Transition, 2008.
Analyzes the case study of "Frank", who is experiencing transitional problems of not only the beginning of middle school but also of moving from an urban setting to a rather austere social environment in a rural area.
2,875 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 58.95
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This paper uses Bronfenbrenner's theories regarding the interplay between the environment and the individual to understand the transitional problems challenging Frank, the middle school student in this case, who also has moved to a rural area. The author points out that the challenges Frank faces are associated with his perception of disconnect between himself and his peers and with his new public school as opposed to his more challenging private school, which he previously attended. The paper suggests that Erick Erickson would assess Frank as beginning stage 5 "Identity vs. Role Confusion" as this student negotiates his needs and desires to be independent and individual while perceiving those around him as wholly unlike him and unable to understand his interests.
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"Frank self identifies with an outsider clique whom he titles the "I don't care" group and describes as a group who doesn't care about belonging to cliques even though he admits that his school is rather cliquish. Frank may give this impression and hold these perceptions mostly because he has not grown up in this environment and therefore does not know the histories or personalities of his peers, and in the reverse they do not know his so he does not perceive himself as fitting in."
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Middle School Advisory Programs, 2008.
This paper looks at the effectiveness of advisory groups and programs in middle schools.
3,348 words (approx. 13.4 pages), 12 sources, APA, £ 65.95
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In this article, the writer notes that middle school is a time of great transition for students, who are simultaneously dealing with physical and social changes, as well as more rigorous academics. To help students manage the transition, many middle schools have begun offering advisory groups. The writer points out that advisory groups may consist of staff and students, meeting regularly to engage in activities designed to benefit students academically and socially. One of the main goals of advisory groups is for each student to have at least one caring adult at the school who knows the student personally. Schools have used advisory groups to help students increase self-esteem, build better relationships with peers and adults, improve academically, and play a positive role in their communities. The writer maintains that advisory groups can be critical to student success, but before one condemns middle schools for often providing ineffective programs, one must first provide a clearer picture of how to develop more useful alternatives. The writer concludes that by building on current research and conducting new inquiries into the scope of the problem and possible solutions, one can move toward a better understanding of best practices.
Outline:
Introduction
Promise and Problems
Working Toward Best Practices
Understanding Future Challenges
Conclusion
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"However, advisory groups often have been riddled with problems. A distinct lack of guidance on best practices, as well as inadequate program focus and staff training, has led many advisory programs to be little more than glorified study halls or quiet times. Some schools are looking to change this, through structured activities that include character education, community service, and working with younger students. While schools begin to understand how to structure effective advisory programs, research shows that these programs are likely to face new roles and challenges. For example, researchers believe that advisory groups could help students make better health choices and develop more sophisticated notions of gender identity. However, before advisory groups can reach their full potential at the middle-school level, more research is needed to help schools better understand best practices and how tenets of good advisory programs can be practically implemented."
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Transition In Students With Disabilities, 2008.
This paper explores successful transition planning for postsecondary students with learning disabilities.
2,015 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 31 sources, APA, £ 43.95
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The paper discusses how appropriate post-secondary education training facilitates the transition of students with learning disabilities (LD) into an increasingly complex and demanding world of work. The paper shows how successful transition planning involves multidimensional informal and formal assessment beginning early in the student's educational career. The paper looks at the trans-disciplinary transition model (TTM) and its phases of assessment, planning, training, placement and follow-up and examines factors that should be considered when structuring assessments for the students' transitions. The paper then discusses higher education's backlash against college students with LD and looks at how to minimize its effects.
Outline:
Introduction
Transition In Learning Disability
Trans-disciplinary Transition Model
Structuring Assessments for Transition Planning
Assessment and Services for College-Bound Students with Learning Disabilities
Summary
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"People with learning disabilities (LD) are a highly heterogeneous group whose ability to learn in one or more specific areas is impaired. Increasing numbers of persons with learning disabilities who are now entering college have been found to have special needs related to both academic survival and career development that are often unrecognized and unmet in institutions of higher education (Ohler, Levinson, Barker, 1996). Students with learning disabilities may require considerable intervention before vocational decisions can be made. As such, they are in need of, and required by law to be provided with, services that are designed to assist them in making the transition from high school to postsecondary education."
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Transition Economies and Globalization, 2006.
A discussion regarding socialist economies that are in a transition from a controlled, centralized planning economic model to a decentralized capitalist economic model.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, £ 36.95
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This paper reviews the term "transition economies" which defines those socialist command economies that, in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, attempted a transition from a state controlled, centralized planning economic model to a decentralized capitalist economic model. The paper lists these transition economies as being Russia, Poland, China and Vietnam. Transition economies are generally classified under one of two categories: the shock model and the gradualism model. The paper further discusses how these categories refer to the rate of economic and political change in these societies during their transitional periods. States that applied the gradualism model include Poland and China, while the shock model is commonly applied to cases such as that of Russia.
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Transition in Poland: 1989-2001, 2002.
A look at the political transition in Poland from a socialist to capitalist state.
3,650 words (approx. 14.6 pages), 50 sources, £ 91.95
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This paper examines Poland's transition from socialism to capitalism. Initially, it outlines historic factors that played a role in transition. Then it examines the economic programs and changes that have occurred in the country since 1991. It is concluded that Poland is one of the most successful transition economies in Eastern Europe.
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Leadership Transition in Education, 2007.
Examines the need to plan for leadership transition in schools.
1,789 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 12 sources, APA, £ 39.95
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There are a growing number of studies which refer to the problems relating to transitions of leadership at schools and in teaching. This paper focuses on the reasons for the importance of planning for leadership transitions at schools and the various problems and issues that are related to this problem. The paper also looks at the various methods and proposals, that could be put in place to ensure that such transitions operate smoothly, and which prevent gaps appearing in the process of teaching and the management of schools.
Paper Outline:
Introduction
The Importance of Transition Planning
Solutions and Suggestions for Improving
Conclusion
References
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"However, studies also note that this situation can be remedied through careful planning and preparation before the leadership loss. Patton notes that many schools and universities are encouraging those who are to leave leadership roles to share information and provide access of data to others prior to their departure. ( Patton, 2006.) The important aspect is that the process of knowledge sharing is imperative as well as the fact that information and knowledge is passed on to others, so that there can be no vacuum that the new leadership has to fill."
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Benefits of Transition Services and Programs, 2007.
A discussion regarding whether urban/inner city regular education students can benefit from transition services and programs?
3,047 words (approx. 12.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 61.95
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This paper reviews and discusses the benefits of transition services and programs. According to the paper, even though transition services and programs are generally considered to belong to the field of special education, they can offer an abundance of possibilities for those with other needs and concerns.
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Introduction
Context of Research
Statement of the Problem
Significance of Research
Review of the Literature
Method
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"In terms of when to conduct interventions, the younger the child the better. Hanna Wasik reports that a program for children aged four months to eighteen months, called the Abecedarian Project, has seen phenomenal success in increasing IQ and language scores. Such programs are accompanied by transitions programs in order to ensure that these gains are carried over into actual school. (Fuligni & Brooks-Gunn, 2004, p. 119) The transition program or service represents a way of linking together the lessons of an earlier environment with that of a later, yet to be experienced, environment. In this way, transition programs and services assist individuals in a wide variety of circumstances and situations, helping them to move on with their lives in a productive fashion. "
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"Making the Transition from School to Work", 2002.
A review of the article "Making the Transition from School to Work" by Gaskell.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, £ 24.95
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This presentation is based on the article "Making the Transition from School to Work" by Gaskell (1992). The presentation draws attention to the key results of the research on the perceptions about schooling and work, based on which the article is written. The objective of the presentation is to raise some pertinent questions with regard to the transition.
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The Demographic Transition Model of Population History, 2002.
An overview of the definition and application of the 'Demographic Transition Model' (DTM) for predictiong population growth.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 4 sources, £ 36.95
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This paper is written about demographic transition model of population history. This paper shall try to weigh up whether the population ramification is adjudged on the basis of a particular model of tracing and predicting population growth and its history, called the 'Demographic Transition Model' (DTM). Along the way, the applicability of this model's general guidelines as it functioned in Europe in the 1750s, vis-a-vis as it has been functioning in the developing world since the 1950s will be given consideration.
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Transition Banking, 2002.
An overview of the relationship between transition economies and banking.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 8 sources, £ 79.95
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This paper explores the working of banks in transition economies and the question of why transition economies resist withdrawing completely from the control of banking.
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Economic Freedom Growth in Transition Economies, 2002.
An examination of an article which discusses transition economies.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 4 sources, £ 54.95
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This paper examines the article "The Index of Economic Freedom and Economic Growth in Transition Economies." It examines the authors' assertion that there is little association between GDP for the year 2000 in the transition economies they analyzed and the various economic freedom indicators.
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Role Transition and Disability, 2004.
Discusses role transition after disability with reference to disability management.
1,808 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 15 sources, APA, £ 43.95
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This paper discusses the transitions that individuals often go through as they leave one role and assume another role. In particular, the paper focuses on role transition and disability management after a disability.
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"Blake E Ashforth has argued that as individuals exit one role and enter into another they experience a number of changes that interact with an individual's global self-identity. Many role transitions are spurred or accompanied by psychological motives whereas others are seen by Ashforth as necessitated by changing life circumstances. The subject is of significance to individuals working in the field of disability management. Laura Trupin Douglas Sebesta and Edward Yelin noted that many disabled individuals in the workforce..."
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