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A Study Comparison, 2008.
A comparison of the Los Angeles Police Department's West Point Leadership Program Participant survey and the Examination of Racial Profiling Data in Large Metropolitan Area study.
1,050 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 25.95
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The paper compares the Los Angeles Police Department's West Point Leadership Program Participant survey to the Examination of Racial Profiling Data in Large Metropolitan Area study. The paper examines the type of study units used, the type of data gathered and whether the study was experimental, quasi-experimental or non-experimental. The paper compares the internal and external validity of the studies and examines if the studies met the requirements for randomness and applicability to the general population.
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Units of Analysis
Cross-Sectional versus Longitudinal Design
Experimental, Quasi-Experimental or Non-experimental Design
Internal Validity
External Validity
Randomness
Generalizable to a Larger Population
From the Paper
"The researchers in the WPLP Survey used individual surveys to gather data on the perceived success of leadership training for command officers in the various police departments as offered by the Los Angeles Police Department. The gathering of individual surveys, collecting and analyzing data from individuals is an example of researchers using individual units of analysis (Jenks, Carter Jenks& Correia, 2006 p.56). The Profile Data research involved gathering data from traffic stops conducted in several large metropolitan areas to find evidence of racial profiling. There were approximately 540,000 individual traffic stop incidents (Joiner, 2006, p.73). Although data was gathered on the individuals involved in the traffic stops, this data was part of a large review of the traffic stop incident records of the different police departments of the large metropolitan areas, thus the units of analysis was group units."
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Study Skills and Learning Disabilities, 2008.
This paper explores study skills for students with learning disabilities.
727 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 17.95
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The paper relates that learning disabilities can make studying more challenging, as it can be more difficult to process, understand and retrieve information. The paper discusses a study by B.E. Proctor, F. Prevatt, K. Adams, A. Hurst and Y. Petscher that indicated that students with learning disabilities demonstrated weaknesses in study skills in comparison to students without learning disabilities. The paper explains eight strategies that may help all kinds of students learn effectively and achieve academic success.
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What is a Learning Disability?
Study Skills of Students with Learning Disabilities
Eight Strategies for Effective Studying
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"The term "learning disability" is used to describe a wide array of difficulties that manifest in different ways (Milsom & Hartley, 2005). By definition, students with learning disabilities may demonstrate weaknesses in one or more areas involved in learning. These areas include: spelling, reading, writing, speaking, listening, thinking, and mathematics (Milsom & Hartley, 2005). The manner in which learning disabilities manifest is unique to each individual (Milsom & Hartley, 2005). Learning disabilities can make studying more challenges, as it is often more difficult to process, understand, and retrieve information. Strategies to aid students with learning disabilities can help in developing understanding, the achievement of better grades, and furthermore increase self-esteem and confidence."
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Matsushita - Phillips Case Study, 2008.
A comparison of the operation of two electronic companies: Matsushita from Japan and Phillips from Holland.
3,202 words (approx. 12.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 64.95
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The paper opens with a background of the Matsushita and Phillips companies and then discusses their operations. Among other points, the paper compares and, the main events in both companies, strategic plans, opportunities and threats. The paper performs a Port five forces analysis, a SWOT analysis and a PEST analysis on both companies.
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Key events Matsushita
Key events Phillips
Comparison key events
Value Chain Matsushita
Value Chain Phillips
Porter 5 forces analysis for Matsushita
Porter 5 forces analysis for Phillips
PEST Matsushita
PEST Phillips
Strategic plan for Matsushita and Phillips
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"Initially, Matsushita had trade barriers imposed by WTO, but once trade liberalization occurred, those were removed and Asian firms found it easier to serve the American and European markets. Proprietary product differences were created fast after industry innovators, such as Phillips released an innovation. The distribution activity posed problems and exerted negative pressure on the Japanese company that had to sell its products through own shops. After reaching a considerable size, Matsushita operated its production activity with large economies of scale and there were not many the Asian companies that achieved that."
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Online Journalism, 2007.
A case study comparison of an online newspaper with its printed version.
4,567 words (approx. 18.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 82.95
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This paper discusses the theory and practice of online journalism. It presents a case study of online journalism and analyzes and compares an online newspaper with its paper edition. The paper focuses on the nature of online journalism and analyzes the role of the online journalist in the virtual newsroom. In addition, the paper analyzes online journalism by means of a comparison between the content of the online version to the paper edition of the same date. The paper also contains an example of an online newspaper and its printed version at the end of the paper.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Case Study: The Star
Newspapers
Newspaper Journalists
Technology in Newspaper Reporting
Online Newspapers
Comparison
Content
Focus of the Articles
Timeliness
Length
Advertisements
User Friendliness
Interactivity
Conclusion
Online Star Newspaper: 27 April 2007
Printed Version
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"When scrutinising advertisements in the two editions of the newspaper it is visible that the products and target markets were different based on the media being used. Despite that fact, advertisements are important to both versions of the newspaper. In terms of user friendliness, both newspaper versions have their problems and advantages, with the paper edition being part of a societal and historical habit, despite being more difficult to navigate compared to the electronic version. The electronic version tends to overcrowd the homepage, leading to confusion at times. Finally, interactivity is the element that best separates the two versions of newspaper that have been compared. The paper version is a classic that has been and will be around for a very long time; however, it cannot compete with the vast interactivity offered by the electronic version. Ultimately, online journalism adds a new and useful dimension to a profession that always has use for new forms of communication and information."
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Treating Generalized Anxiety, 2007.
A case study presenting a comparison of cognitive behavioral and attachment theory applications in treating generalized anxiety.
17,240 words (approx. 69.0 pages), 78 sources, MLA, £ 174.95
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This paper explores combined cognitive behavioral and attachment theory applications in treating generalized anxiety. It reviews and critiques various cognitive behavioral approaches, as well as three attachment theories. The paper presents a case study in which the writer utilized behavioral management techniques and applied positive and negative reinforcements to alter an unpleasant behavior to a more appropriate and pleasant one. It presents the results of the study.
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: Introduction
A. Purpose of Study
B. Overview of Study
C. Importance of Study
Chapter II. Theoretical Bases for Clinical Treatment
A. Cognitive/Behavioral Theory and Generalized Anxiety
1. Aaron Beck
2. Albert Ellis
3. Michael W. Eysenck
B. Attachment Theory and Generalized Anxiety
1. John Bowlby
2. Mary Ainsworth
3. Margaret Mahler
Chapter III. Client information
A. Presenting Problems and Initial Diagnosis
B. Client's Family History
C. Client's Present Circumstances
Chapter IV. Treatment History
A. Early Phase
1. Identifying Client's Underlying Assumptions
2. Managing Anxiety Effects
B. Middle Phase
1. Client Develops Ability to Recognize Causes for Anxiety
Implementing New Behaviors to Prevent Anxiety
Improving Communication with Her Son
4. Addressing Issues with Alcoholic Husband
C. Final Phase
1. Transference and Counter Transference Issues
New Concerns on the Horizons
Chapter V. Conclusions
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"Not surprisingly, EFT interventions have received a great deal of attention in recent years; in this approach, the clinician moves recursively between three tasks: (a) monitoring and actively fostering a positive alliance, (b) expanding and restructuring key emotional experiences, and (c) structuring enactments that either clarify present patterns of interaction or, step by step, shape new, more positive patterns (Robbins et al., 2003). Generally speaking, EFT therapists continually track and reflect upon the process by which both inner emotional realities and interactions are created. The therapist also validates each partner's realities and habitual responses so that partners feel safe to explore and own these. Internal experience is expanded by evocative questions that develop the outline of such experience into a sharply focused and detailed portrait (Robbins et al., 2003). Emotion may be heightened by images or repetition, or the therapist may go one step beyond how clients construct their experience by adding an element, such as asking if someone is not, as they say, only "uncomfortable" but even a little anxious. The therapist also reframes interactional responses in terms of underlying emotions and attachment needs and fears and choreographs enactments. The therapist follows and leads but is most active in Stage Two, particularly when structuring the change events mentioned previously (Robbins et al., 2003)."
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India & China: Sleeping Economic Giants, 2002.
Study and comparison of China's and India's economic policies since 1949.
3,775 words (approx. 15.1 pages), 8 sources, £ 96.95
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The report studies the Indian economic policies and compares and contrasts them to the Chinese case. The economic policies of both countries are looked at after 1949. As well, their Industrial and agricultural production are examined.
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Biblical Studies, 2002.
A paper offering answers to several important bible study questions and an outline for a bible study course.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 2 sources, £ 55.95
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Answers to a set of biblical and doctrinal study questions, including an explanation of the contrast between Calvin and Arminius and a comparison of God's transcendence with His immanence. The paper also includes a plan for a six-week bible study course.
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Developmental Studies and Sociology, 2006.
Contrasts and compares the fields of scientific sociology and developmental studies.
2,551 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 54.95
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This paper examines the fields of scientific sociology and the broader field of developmental studies, examining both similarities and differences in the two fields. The paper explains that while the worlds of scientific sociological investigation and developmental studies are indeed closely related, the field of scientific sociology has yet to overcome a great deal of its "snobbery," before it can work effectively with the newer and broader field of developmental study.
Table of Contents
Thesis Statements
Comparisons and Contrasts of Sociology and Development
The Scientific Sociological Viewpoint
A Typical Example
The 4 S Society
Conclusions
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"The Scientific Sociologist, Psychologists and other professionals in attendance at these various meetings received their "wake-up," calls where this issue was concerned. However, not all agreed that the events of the past quarter-century confirm Mead's precocious reasoning that academic scholars and professional societies have unwisely abdicated public education and cultural leadership to others. Putting it somewhat less politely, academic research relevant to the general public is a challenge that cannot be put off any longer."
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Social Comparisons, 2008.
This paper explores the social comparison theory and its processes.
2,005 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 44.95
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This paper analyzes the social comparison theory in four sections, first by exploring a journal article that explored the theory in the United States and China. The paper also analyzes a mass media example in the context of social comparison. A personal example is then provided within an academic setting to see how the real life-scenario works. Finally, the theory was examined in an ethical context.
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Social Comparison, Individualism-Collectivism, and Self-Esteem in China and the United States by Chung and Mallery
Mass Media Example of the Social Comparison Theory
Personal Example of Social Comparison Theory
Social Comparison Theory and Ethics
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"Chung and Mallery (1999) "examined the possible differences in social comparison between individualistic and collectivistic cultures" using the United States and China for the sample (para. 1). Chung and Mallery predicted that based on past research, collectivistic cultures, where individuals focused on achievements that would be beneficial to a collective group rather than themselves, would be positively correlated with upward social comparison, while the contrary would be true for individualistic cultures. In essence the a priori expectation is that "upward comparisons were positively correlated with individual self-esteem, and downward comparisons were negatively correlated with collective self-esteem" (Chung & Mallery, 1999, para 14)."
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A Comparison of On-line and Traditional Courses, 2007.
This paper is a comparative study aimed at helping to understand the differences between between the online class and the traditional class in relationship to the undergraduate student.
4,909 words (approx. 19.6 pages), 24 sources, APA, £ 87.95
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This research is a comparative introduction of the difference in the undergraduate and graduate issues associated with the online course and the traditional class. The paper also discusses the importance of training required for online class preparation. In addition, the paper evaluates the instructor's input of their empirical evaluation between the online and traditional class. Furthermore, the paper presents an overview of the technology requirements andcompares the graduate student and undergraduate student. This part of the research addresses the idea that maturity and discipline are a vital part of the success of online students. This part of the research also examines the success rates of graduate students in online and traditional classes. Several tables are included with the paper.
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Abstract
Undergraduate Issues
Online Courses and Traditional Courses
Student Attrition Online and Traditional Classes
Performance Issues Concerning Online Students
Online Training
Online Success
Graduate Students Online and Traditional
Online Instructors
Conclusion
References
From the Paper
"The students were surveyed and records were researched and the results indicated that, first, the online course and traditional course did not have any appreciable difference in learning. Second, there is not significant difference in class communication when comparing the traditional course and the online course. Third, research indicates discussion quality is attributed to the online learner. This is the result of student processing of information prior to making a response to posted questions or responding to student postings and answers. The traditional class does not normally allow time for students to evaluate their responses and permits quick and relatively shallow responses. In the traditional class many do not respond and in the online all must participate in the learning process."
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Comparison of Research Methods, 2008.
An in-depth explanation and comparison of qualitative and quantitative research methods used in psychological research.
1,710 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 38.95
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This paper reviews qualitative and quantitative research methods, and how they can be best applied in psychological research. It sets out to present the positives and negatives of both methodologies. While there is some attempt in the literature to present one as being better than the other, this author's hypothesis is that the combination of both techniques may yield better results in most cases. The author believes that one must carefully understand the research goals, and choose the appropriate qualitative and quantitative techniques at appropriate times in order to improve study solidity and establish or disprove the hypotheses under examination. In reviewing quantitative and qualitative techniques, the author draws from several psychological fields, including nursing, advertising and marketing, and "pure" psychological research which may be related to treatment of syndromes or psychiatric illness.
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Introduction
Qualitative and Quantitative Research: Background
Pre-hypothesis stage
Inductive versus Deductive Reasoning
Hypothesis Formulation
Post-Hypothesis Work
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Qualitative research in psychology relies on a relatively limited number of subjects, but gives the opportunity to study those subjects in great detail. Some of the qualitative research methods which can be employed include the following (Denzin, 2005):
"In the pre-hypothesis stage, one may employ inductive or deductive reasoning. In an inductive reasoning stage, such as with ethnography, one may be studying a group in order to understand behaviors and motivations. One should be open-minded and observant, taking in as much unstructured data as possible. Interviewing techniques should be open-ended as much as possible, leaving the subject to express him/herself in an open way, without leading the person beyond focusing on specific behaviors of interest. The same is true of observing behavior, whether anonymously or with the knowledge of the subjects. In essence, one can use qualitative research techniques on a few subjects in order to observe a large number of behaviors or responses over a relatively limited period of time. In this sense, qualitative techniques are very helpful."
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Plutarch's "Comparison of Pompey with Agesilaus", 2007.
This paper critiques the historical significance of Plutarch's "Comparison of Pompey with Agesilaus".
1,310 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 31.95
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This paper introduces, discussees, and analyzes Plutarch's "Comparison of Pompey with Agesilaus". Specifically, the paper considers the historical significance of the document about the time, place, and environment in which it was created. The paper explains that the comparison of Pompey and Agesilaus is valuable for the insight it gives into both men, including their motivation, personalities, strengths, and weaknesses.
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"A quick reading of the document offers several historical points, including information on the culture, religious beliefs, and social customs of the times. First, the author refers to a "false gloss on the oracle" in relation to Agesilaus and his reign. This indicates the importance of oracles and sooth-sayers during the time. In fact, civilizations relied on oracles for much of their decision-making, including laws and military actions. Indeed, Plutarch himself served Apollo at the Oracle at Delphi. Thus, oracles were extremely important in the environment of the time."
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Comparison of Poetry by Robert Frost and William Wordsworth, 2002.
An analysis of several of the poems written by Robert Frost and William Wordsworth and a comparison of their styles.
855 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 0 sources, £ 21.95
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By examining specific poems by Frost and Wordsworth the author of this paper is able to draw comparisons between their two styles and note on differences and similarities. The author notes, for example, that both Frost and Wordsworth maintain the idea that poetry should be written in the natural language, rather than elaborating to make the poems perplexing. Poems analyzed are "The World is too Much with Us" and "The Road not Taken".
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"It is known that Frost will second-guess himself somewhere down the line. Frost imagines himself in the future, discussing his life with others. When "sigh" is written, he admits that he will not say that he took the road less traveled by and that has made all the difference. Instead he will say that there is no right path, just the chosen path. Their differences with their imagination consists of Frost looking to the future wondering what he would say about the path he took, Wordsworth wants to go back in the past."
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Comparison of Renaissance vs Baroque Art, 2006.
A comparison of the Renaissance era with the Baroque era, focusing on the musical culture of both periods.
2,934 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 60.95
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Renaissance and Baroque are no doubt the Golden Age in the history of humankind. The quantity of prominent figures in the both periods is innumerable. It is impossible to analyze even the minute part of their works in one short research. This research takes into consideration the major aspects of musical culture of the specified ages and focuses on finding differences between the two ages.
A) Introduction: Renaissance and Baroque
B) General Discussion
1) The Historical Background and Key Features of Renaissance
2) Baroque Age and its Characteristic Trends
3) Comparison of the Periods
4) The Great Composers of the Two Ages
C) Conclusion
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"The art historian Giorgio Vasari first used the term ?Renaissance? in 1550. He used the word rinascita (Italian for rebirth) to describe the return of the ancient Roman manner of painting in the works of Giotto di Bondone. The word Renaissance acquired a wider meaning in the eighteenth century when Voltaire characterized the period between fourteenth and sixteenth centuries in Italy as the great age of human cultural achievement. In the nineteenth century, Jules Michelet and Jakob Burckhardt distinguished the era of Renaissance as a prominent historical period, which gave birth to the modern age. Everything started with the interest to antique culture of ancient Greece and Rome: imperishable beauty of ancient statues appeared before the eyes of the man after archeological digs, undertaken on the territory of Eternal city. The word "Renaissance" has to be understood in a wider meaning. It does not only describe the return of ancient culture, but it also symbolizes the unprecedented ascension of the literature, painting and architecture, as the golden age of human genius. Neither of the epochs produced such a great quantity of prominent figures in every sphere of culture. There are still no more notorious and respected painters, than Leonardo da Vinci, Rafael, Michelangelo. Fine arts depict the ideals of Renaissance most brilliantly. "
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