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The Modern Novel Styles, 2001.
A comparison between various literary styles such as pre-modern and modern ones.
1,620 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 6 sources, £ 36.95
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This paper examines the change in novel styles from the pre-modern to the modern period. The author discusses the new style that incorporates Romanticism, Realism and conception of love, fate and destiny. The author introduces and compares various literary styles such as of Chratien de Troyes, Joseph von Eichendorff?s, Gustave Flaubert's, Guy de Maupassant's, Anton Chekhov's and George Eliot?s.
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""Although it is difficult to think of this being the case now, novels were once the province of the upper classes, for that thin segment of society that could read ? and not for the teeming masses stopping by the airport bookstore. Thus even when the world depicted in the novel was not that of the world of the upper classes, the readership was an elite one, and novels were thus written for them. Thus many of the changes that we see occur as we shift from the decidedly non-modern form of the chivalric romance to pre-modern form of the picaresque to the entirely modern styles of Romanticism and Realism are reflective of changes in the nature of reading and the reading public. Other important changes reflect changes in the conception of love, in the place that love held in society in general and in the biography of each person?s life, and in attitudes about fate and destiny."
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Modern Art: Its Style, Values and Philosophy, 2002.
A study of modern art, a broad movement that was created out of the wish for change and innovation in art.
1,580 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 35.95
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This essay gives the historical and social background of modern art, explains the general ways that modernist work can be seen as uniquely different from art that came before, and looks at two specific examples of modern art?s radically different approach. It clearly defines modern art and explains the foundations and philosophy behind art of the past hundred and fifty years.
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"When defining and discussing modern art, it is first important to clarify exactly what the term means. Modern art refers primarily to painting, sculpture, and architecture created since the blossoming of technology and modern society. In broader historical thinking, the word modern refers to that time after the Renaissance and the Age of Discovery, however, the modern art movement is generally agreed to have been between the 1860s and 1970s. Like many discussions about art history, these dates are subjective. Painting, sculpture, and architecture from this period of history are called ?modern? or ?modernist.? For many art historians, modern art began with the work of Edward Manet. Manet was one of the first impressionists and modern artists, those who reacted to the very formal and rigid style of painting done inside studios and set by traditional institutions in the nineteenth century. Modernism ended with the start of what many refer to as ?post-modernism? in the 1960s and 1970s. This essay will give the historical and social background of modern art, explain the general ways that modernist work can be seen as uniquely different from art that came before, and look at two specific examples of modern art?s radically different approach to painting. When compared to Renaissance and other western ?traditional art? up to the late nineteenth century, it will be seen that modernism was a totally new paradigm for art."
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Modernism and Post-Modernism, 2002.
A discussion of the the study of film as a post-modern event.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, £ 27.95
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Discusses the study of film as a post-modern event. Defines the aesthetic values & dynamics of modernism and post-modernism. Post-Modernism as a cultural, aesthetic & historical issue. Structuralist thinking. Development of post-modern material and fragmented surface style in film. Examples: CONTEMPT, RESEVOIR DOGS, PULP FICTION.
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"Movements in artistic expression often occur spontaneously and are then given a name to identify a perceived trend. This is clearly the case with reference to both modernism and postmodernism, and the very fact that we have seen a need to find a name for the changed environment after 1960 shows that postmodernism exists in some degree--it exists because we have named it, but that does not make it any more a coherent or "intentional" movement than was modernism. In film terms, postmodernism primarily shows a certain weariness with modernism rather than a drive to something clearly new. The elevation of film to a subject for study is itself a postmodern event, signaling as it does the end of the modernist division into High and Low culture. The increasingly self-reflexive nature of modern film along with the elevation of style over substance are..."
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Modern Perspective in Short American Fiction, 2002.
Uses short stories by Chopin and Bierce to show how their points of view are distinctly modern in style.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, £ 24.95
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Chopin and Bierce set up fictions in which there is an oscillation between a stream of consciousness perspective and a more objective, peripheral perspective. This essay will examine how Chopin and Bierce's short stories use perspective and argue that these two works are distinctively modern in their skillful manipulations of point of view.
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Leadership Styles, 2002.
A comparison of the different leadership styles among male and female educators.
14,142 words (approx. 56.6 pages), 73 sources, MLA, £ 172.95
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This paper proposes a study to examine the leadership and cognitive styles of teachers and instructors of both genders within the educational system and their preference for types of leadership in a principal of that institution. It looks at how knowing and understanding the various factors affecting the leadership style used by the principal and the interaction between the teachers and the principal can help the school operate in an efficient and organized manner in accomplishing its mission of imparting education to impressionable students who are the future.
Outline
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Aim of the Study
Background of Leadership and the Educational System
Statement of the Problem of Different Leadership Styles
Purpose of the Study
Limitation of the Study
Chapter 2 - Cognitive Styles
Introduction and Overview
The Five Cognitive Styles
Summary
Chapter 3 - Leadership Styles
The Two Types of Leadership
Trait Approach to Leadership
The Leadership Styles Preferred
Significance of the Study
Chapter 4 ? Literature Review on Leadership Qualities
Leadership Qualities
The Cognitive Aspect in Leadership
An Overview on Cognitive Styles
Chapter 5 ? Ideal Leadership Qualities
Understanding the Ideal Types of Leadership
Chapter 6 ? Classification of Leadership Styles
Introduction
Classification of Leadership Styles
Other Leadership Styles
Chapter 7 - Existing Conditions in the Educational System
Introduction
Gender Differences in Management
Cognitive Style and Leadership Style in Women
Problems and Difficulties that Exist in Schools Today
Intervention Strategies and Goals for School Principals
Chapter 8 - Conclusion
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"In the modern day environment of budget cuts and the concept of doing more with less, many schools are operating with limited number of teachers. Principals are faced with a task of making to do with less while at the same time maintaining their objective of imparting education to the student. Principals have to delegate and assign tasks in order to achieve the goals of the school. They also have to allow teachers reasonable latitudes to achieve the preset goals and have to avoid constantly second guessing decisions made by the teachers."
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Political Styles, 1990.
Discusses Fenno's theory of politician communication styles, in which the politician has a "home style" for those who elect him and other styles for dealing with colleagues and interest groups.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, £ 21.95
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" Fenno (1978) discusses what he calls the "home style" of legislators, recognizing that the legislator in Washington has more than one constituency to which he or she plays and that the style of work, leadership, and behavior shown may differ for different constituencies. The four constituencies identified by Fenno are geographic, reelection, primary, and personal. Fenno distinguishes two overriding constituencies--the district and the nation. The legislator has a responsibility to both and also plays to both, using different styles. The home style differs from the Washington style, though they overlap and though activities directed toward one constituency have a resonance and a purpose with the other. The basic purpose held by legislators toward their constituencies is the same: "Representatives and prospective..."
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Globalization of the Arab/Islamic Styles on Management, 2004.
Looks at the globalization of management styles, with an emphasis on Islamic and Western styles.
4,142 words (approx. 16.6 pages), 38 sources, MLA, £ 77.95
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This paper highlights and analyzes the impact of globalization on the Arab/Islamic styles of management. The paper further highlights the Western styles of management and how these styles have integrated and influenced the Islamic styles of management.
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"In the vein of the rest of the world, the process of globalization has profoundly influenced Muslim Countries. The lives of their peoples have been transformed, as have their philosophies, relationships, and logic of innovative expression. Some have greeted these transformations with arms wide open, at the same time as others fret on the nature of the changes happening and the aptitude of those affected to react suitably. One of the fundamental reasons of such apprehensions has been a comprehensive management concern: how to protect an exceptional legacy in the face of global stress; to sustain management customs; to protect linguistic cleanliness; to preserve social, political and economic traditions; as well as, eventually, to maintain a practical identity in the center of a speedily transforming global setting. "
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Learning Styles and Distance Education, 2006.
A discussion regarding the link between learning styles and satisfaction.
12,285 words (approx. 49.1 pages), 74 sources, MLA, £ 163.95
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This paper outlines the various central issues that relate to the many learning styles and student perceptions of these styles in terms of learning facility and educative value. This paper focuses on the what are the characteristic elements of the various learning styles which can be seen to be advantageous to learning in the distance education environment; and conversely what characteristics tend to act negatively in terms of learning in this environment.
Outline:
Introduction
An Overview of the Importance of Learning Styles in Contemporary Education
Distance Education
The Importance of Learning Styles in Distance Education
Learning Styles
Brief Review on General Tendencies in Research
Variables and Variations Affecting Learning Styles
An Overview of Cognitive Learning Styles
Kolb and Experiential Learning Styles
Case Studies
Conclusion
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"This finding suggests that the field independent learner may be more suited to the distance learning environment and that the learning style that would be appropriate in this case would stress more imaginative and challenging teaching methods that would stimulate this particular learning style preference. Another cognitive style of learning that is important for the understanding of learning sties is the Holist-Analytic dichotomy. "The holists tend to view a situation as a whole, while the analytics tend to view a situation as a collection of parts and often stress only one or two aspects at a time. Intermediates will have the advantage of both styles." Liu Y. and Ginther D. (1999) A further cognitive distinction that is valuable in terms of assessing learning styles is the verbal-imagery dimension. A number of associations and generalizations as to learning style can be derived from studies of this distinction and preference among students. For example, "Generally, the imagers tend to be internal and passive, while the verbalizers tend to be external and stimulating." Liu Y. and Ginther D. (1999)"
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Adult Attachment Styles, 2006.
This paper discuses adult attachment styles, which are the ways adults form special emotional relationships with other people.
830 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 20.95
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This paper describes four basic adult attachment styles: the secure/autonomous style, the dismissing/avoidant style, the preoccupied style and the unclassifiable/disorganized style. The author stresses that early attachment styles are established in childhood through the infant-caregiver relationship. The paper relates that, regardless of the type of adult attachment style, communication is one critical item that will help people have lasting relationships. The author urges that persons not be labeled by their attachment style because they can re-train themselves to develop more positive behavior.
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Defined
Secure / Autonomous Style
Dismissing / Avoidant Style
Preoccupied Style
Unclassifiable / Disorganized Style
Conclusion
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"As these children grow into adults, the effects are also positive. Children who are securely attached tend to have trusting, long-term relationships in their adulthood. As adults and being securely attached, these same individuals have a great understanding and perspective on important relationships in their lives. They demonstrate a forgiving attitude toward their mate and tend to show compassion for others. They tend to speak of how their past experiences have influenced their present feelings and relationships."
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Learning Styles and Student Achievement, 2008.
An examination of several learning and teaching styles and how student achievement can be maximized by the choice of appropriate styles.
10,296 words (approx. 41.2 pages), 17 sources, APA, £ 143.95
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This paper presents and discusses the implications of the findings of a study of two high school classes, one taught in the traditional way, and one where different learning styles were used. The author discusses the importance of reaching students and opening up to them, and different kinds of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation that can be used by their educators. Effective use of motivation and rewards can contribute to a student's success both in high school and in life. The author explains that diversity in teaching styles allows all of the students to benefit from the lesson, instead of only those students that have a particular, specific learning style. The author points out the limitations of the study and provides recommendations for further research. The paper includes tables.
Outline:
Chapter 1
Introduction
Description of Findings
Summary of Results
Summary
Chapter 2
Introduction
Conclusion
Implications
Recommendations
Summary
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"Opening up to students is very important for teachers. While it is obviously not appropriate for a teacher to confide intimate personal details to the class, or gossip about others to try to be more accepted, there are ways that a teacher can seem more 'real' to the students. For example, crying over something very sad or letting the students know when the teacher is getting angry with their misbehavior goes a long way toward having students see teachers as real people. Children in the second and third grades often react very positively to this behavior, but there are ways to reach high schoolers and older students as well."
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The Influence of Culture on Learning Styles.
This paper discusses multiculturalism as a factor in culturally-based learning styles in Australia.
4,770 words (approx. 19.1 pages), 20 sources, APA, £ 84.95
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This paper applies Geert Hofstede's quantification of the four components of culture, which are Power Distance, Individualism, Masculinity and Uncertainty Avoidance, to measure the cultural differences, which influence the learning styles of Australians, Arabs, and Asian within the Australian schools. The author points out that, as compared to Western and Australian students, Arab students appear to be resistant because they seem to be dependent, indecisive, or nonverbal emotionally; because of the role of fate in the teachings of Islam, they are thought to be survival-oriented rather than insight-oriented. The paper states that Asian and Arab students will require more structure than Australian students, may seek more definitive instruction and judgment of their work, may prefer to be considered one of a group, and will not as readily push themselves forward to seek information as will Australian students.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Multiculturalism as a Backdrop for Culturally Based Learning Styles in Australia
The Effects on Learning of Ethnic Communities
Influences on Learning Style Derived from Hofstede's Classifications
Australia's Cultural Expectations
The Arab World's Cultural Expectations
Thailand's Cultural Expectations
A Sign of Resistance to Accepting the New Culture
Factors Involved in Accepting the New Culture
The Importance of Culture on Learning Styles
Arab-Australian Learning Styles
Asian Learning Styles
Effective Strategies
Conclusion
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"Again, this would seem to be easier for European cultures, having much in common with the foundation British culture of Australia, than for cultures such as those of the Middle East and Asia. Still, maintaining the cultural differences that result in learning differences over a long period is difficult. Maintaining cultural differences "needs an iron clad system of apartheid or self-imposed inward looking communal traditions." While this is more likely with the Middle Eastern immigrants for a variety of reasons, if the children are in Australian schools, it is likely that assimilation is acceptable to the family, and the teachers then must grapple with the cultural expectations those children bring to the classroom. This may be slightly less prevalent for Asian immigrant children simply because, in the current global climate, they would not suffer from what Australians think they know about the culture, as is arguably the case with those from the Arab world."
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Management Styles, 2005.
This paper explores the concept of management style by examining past antiquated styles, the definition of management and a variety of current adaptations.
2,580 words (approx. 10.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 53.95
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This paper explains that an antiquated management style, once typical of the the old "Rust Belt Industries", is the "Top-Down Autocratic Style", in which there is a rigid, established hierarchy, ruling with an iron fist and giving little concern to middle-management who carried out the orders of the Baron types owners. The author points out that a manager must posses the skills of leadership along with the intelligence, fortitude and willingness to apply this leadership to accomplish a task no matter how the task is defined. The paper relates, after reviewing many contemporary management styles, such as "Management by Objectives" and "Management by Walking Around", that, because today businesses are rapidly expanding globalization and are subject to constant technological changes, management styles must be flexible.
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"The old Soviet Union under Communist Rule is another classic example of the failure of the autocratic top down approach to management style. In this case, all incentives were removed from middle management and in there place was a quota system thereby producing their iron-fisted control of workers which in turn produced a total collapse of their economic system in spite of appearing to compete favorable with other nations of the world. This also produced many unsavory characters willing to take about any chances to cheat the system and this not to mention the damage this management style did to the population as a whole from a sociological point of view."
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Virgin with Child: Medieval and Byzantine Artistic Styles, 2002.
The paper compares and contrasts two versions of Mary with Child mosaics styles. The author pays special attention to historical and cultural influences on their artistic styles.
1,280 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 2 sources, £ 30.95
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This paper compares and contrasts two mosaics depicting Mary and Jesus-one medieval, the other Byzantine. The author discusses their stylistic differences, the severity and stoicism versus warmness and emotion, and examines Christianity as seen through religious art in both societies.
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"The Medieval era produced many important art pieces ? many of which contained reference to religious figures. Because religion did, in fact, play such an important role in everyday life, religious art abounded throughout Europe . However, depending upon the area of the continent and which religion its inhabitants believed in, artists portrayed similar religious scenes in varying ways. In particular, Byzantine and Medieval pieces contained identical figures or scenes portrayed in very different ways due to the respective religion?s influence on the artist. Comparison of two mosaics depicting Virgin and Child will show fundamental stylistic differences between Byzantine and Medieval art."
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Decision-Making Styles, 2004.
An analysis of various different decision-making styles.
3,285 words (approx. 13.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 65.95
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This paper discusses the various different styles of decision-making. The paper presents one of the most innovative and helpful categorizations of decision-making styles, the "Platinum Rule Personal Styles" of the four basic business personalities. The four basic decision-making styles of the "Platinum Rule" are relaters, socializers, thinkers and directors. Each style is explored in terms of behavioral adaptivity, descriptions of the style, and suggestions for adaptability.
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"Leadership is the position of authority in which it is possible to provide guidance or direction through making decisions that will affect other people. There are many methods of decision making, and each individual person has a unique decision making style. Many different studies have explored the vast and quite possibly infinite numbers of decision making styles that are exhibited by people. One example of such personality studies is the Fielder contingency model, which is a leadership theory that categorized people into relationship-oriented and task-oriented groups. Those who fit into each category are assumed to function best when given tasks that suit their type, and that there is no way that a person of one type can function within the confines of the other. Another leadership model, the path-goal model, was developed by Robert House. House?s categories of leadership styles very much focus on the ways in which leaders communicate with others. Directive leadership is a style that offers guidance, supportive leadership shows concern, participative leadership asks for consensus, and achievement oriented leadership demands results. This model shows that the styles are fluid and adaptable to the situation."
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