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07 Apr 2015
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Connection between Human and Nature

Case study - 2 pages - Educational studies

It is true that there is a link between the natural world and man, not just for satisfying his or her fundamental needs but also in his quest to appreciate the order in which natural world was formed. The appreciation of the order in which natural world was created is seen in the ability of man...

07 Apr 2015
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English (Anglo-American) & Spanish societies in the Americas prior to 1790

Case study - 2 pages - Educational studies

The Europeans have contributed much to United States development from time immemorial. The north of America was colonized by Europeans. Their culture, social ideas, and language were common to those of North American. Consequently, European influence pre dominated their territories situated on...

06 Apr 2015
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Working with Pain - Psychology

Case study - 3 pages - Psychology

Emotional pain is a feeling of vulnerability and loss in the event of a major crisis in one's life. In its gamut, it includes a feeling of losing a part of oneself, loss of control and brokenness. Emotional pain is considered a consequence of living in a complicated world resulting from the...

06 Apr 2015
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The Master Work Museum of Bermudian Art exhibition

Case study - 2 pages - Educational studies

There are some artistic pieces that profoundly interested me including K.A.S.E 2012, a painting made of oil on linen, 83 x 56.5., done by Jacqueline Collery. This painting illustrated the difficult childhood life of an isolated, young, black, Bermudian male. Another painting, mixed media on...

30 Mar 2015
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Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling

Case study - 3 pages - Educational studies

This paper seeks to determine the ethical dilemmas that [professional counselors are faced with in the curse of their practice. It analyses the ACA Guidelines on termination, standard care, dual relationship and boundaries. The paper also explores the guiding principles that the State of New York...

30 Mar 2015
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Bossa Nova Concert Report

Case study - 1 pages - Educational studies

The ‘Sound of the Bossa Nova concert' was held in Recital hall, building 26 and Room 220, in the Grossmont College at 6:30 pm Sunday, March 9. It was an enlightening and entertaining music experience where various types of instruments were played. The concert was divided into two distinct...

30 Mar 2015
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Education - What makes the smartest Kids in the world

Case study - 2 pages - Educational studies

Education is often flaunted as the key to success. In fact, educational performances are often used as a metric to assess student's intelligence in many places. Due to the importance attached to education, there are many theories that endeavor to explain the origin of educational intelligence....

30 Mar 2015
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Aggression in Schools and primary prevention

Case study - 2 pages - Educational studies

Schooling is an important part of all communities. When in school, children acquire important values and attitudes that are applicable to the rest of their lives. Apart from the curriculum that guides schooling activities, schools are institutions of cultural transmission. However, a variety of...

30 Mar 2015
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Usage of Different Philosophies to Communicate Same Ideas in Different Texts

Case study - 4 pages - Educational studies

Different writers use different methods to communicate their points. An external analysis of articles shows many differences in approach as well as ideologies. Though writers often have divergent reasons for writing, a deeper exploration reveals unexpected similarities. A deep analysis reveals...

30 Mar 2015
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The American psychologist journal - published: 30/03/2015

Case study - 3 pages - Educational studies

There is no discrimination in the publication of articles in the journals. This implies that article have a chance of being publishes provided they follow the correct format. However, there are recurring authors. For example, Dr. Norman B. Anderson, the editor, publishes many articles relating to...

30 Mar 2015
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The Blue Tang Fish

Case study - 3 pages - Educational studies

The Blue Tang thrives in salty ocean water. In addition, the fish live in warm oceans waters, preferably in areas washed by warm ocean currents. The species is not in any pressing threat of extermination. However, the rising levels of pollution threaten the species habitat because of their close...

27 Mar 2015
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Case Study on Chronic Illnesses

Case study - 3 pages - Educational studies

This is responses can be manifest in some decisions she makes. Some of her decisions may be irrational. Alternatively, she can be over cautious when making decisions especially those that involve her family such as vacation destinations or simple errands such as going to shop and eating out. Her...

27 Mar 2015
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Quicksand, Identity and Women's Experience

Case study - 2 pages - Educational studies

The thesis explores how issues related to class, race, and gender intersect to help shape Crane's struggle towards attaining autonomy and social stability in the 20th century (French and Allyson 457). It shows how class, race, and gender connect by paralleling the plight of Quicksand as a...

27 Mar 2015
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Analysis - "Pathways and transitions, and "Boys, Girls, and Achievement: Addressing the Classroom Issues

Case study - 6 pages - Educational studies

This essay presents a comparative analysis of two research texts: “Pathways and transitions, Post-16 (Ball et al 2000)” and “Boys, Girls, and Achievement: Addressing the Classroom Issues. (Francis, B 2000.)”. The two research texts are analysed by highlighting the sorts of...

26 Mar 2015
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Ethics - Kantianism, Utilitarianism or Care Ethics

Case study - 2 pages - Educational studies

An action can only be good if the underlying cause is derived from duty to the moral ethics according to Kantian ethics. I other words, the morality of an action is evaluated based on the adherence to the rules set in a society. Therefore, compliance to the law, regardless of the moral bearing,...

25 Mar 2015
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Forest Fires, the Causes, Effects, and How to Control It

Case study - 3 pages - Educational studies

The land and forest fires has increased over the last ten years. This is supported by the existence of climate change include El Nino. Drought as a result of El Nino has hit most parts of the world. El Nino causes a dry tropical forest drought, low rainfall causing litter and trees become dry,...

25 Mar 2015
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Rural Living - A journey through China from farm to factory

Case study - 2 pages - Educational studies

The Chinese reform era affected all aspects of the Chinese life. For example, a cultural revolution transformed the Chinese culture and people embraced the concept of city dwelling. The development process has left the rural areas behind. The condition of the rural China has important lessons...

25 Mar 2015
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Representation, Perception and Happiness

Case study - 3 pages - Educational studies

In contemporary times, expression of individuality has risen in prominence. People are concerned about their roles in the society and the relevance of these roles to functioning of their societies. In other words, people want to feel important and appreciated. The role of perception on position...

25 Mar 2015
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Driving on phone be banned - Distracted driving

Case study - 2 pages - Educational studies

Talking on the phone is an easy task because of the advancement I technology and the availability of devices such as Bluetooth Headsets and loudspeaker systems that enable a person top drive while talking on the phone. Talking on the phone while driving enables a person top save time by...

25 Mar 2015
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Room to read, a charitable organization

Case study - 2 pages - Educational studies

The first step in the analysis is the category of the organization. There are six steps that evaluate whether an organization or a business. The motivation of the founder is often contained in the mission statement of the business, because mission statements often communicate the values of the...

24 Mar 2015
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Central banks & monetary policy

Case study - 7 pages - Educational studies

Most of central banks presume that financial stability has policy responsibility. In a few situations where the central bank is faced with legal objective that is explicit for stability in finance, objective is of a wide range and the responsibility of central banks far reaching. However, in...

24 Mar 2015
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Competitive Forces, The Five, That Shape Strategy - Harvard Review

Case study - 3 pages - Educational studies

Michael E. Porter's article “How Competitive Forces Shape [Business] Strategy” was first published by Harvard Review in 1979 and the economist and associate professor's article revolutionized the strategy field. The article explains how the five main competitive forces which include:...

24 Mar 2015
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The city of Houston Texas; Neighborhood "Memorial"

Case study - 5 pages - Educational studies

Memorial neighborhood is located in Houston, Texas, the United States of America (Memorial City District, 2008). The neighborhood took shape in the 1960's following development in the nearby neighborhoods of Buffalo Bayou. It was an area previously characterized by empty land and farms with...

24 Mar 2015
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Information Security Program - Security Risk Assessment and Audit

Case study - 12 pages - Educational studies

An information security program is one of the fundamental aspects of security management that must be properly implemented to ensure that information within the computer systems are appropriately protected (Krause & Tipton, 2007). Threats to information systems include unauthorized access and...

24 Mar 2015
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Gender Stereotypes- Gender status and its effect on work dominated by different sex

Case study - 5 pages - Educational studies

Over the years, various generalizations have been made about the roles that each gender plays in society. Such ideas have been introduced into children's lives from the point in time they are born, they also passed them down over the generations (Chodorow, 2004). Such generalizations have...

24 Mar 2015
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Capital Chemist Diagnostic and Sales System - Information Systems and the performance of firms

Case study - 5 pages - Educational studies

Most studies have tried to explain the relationships between firm performance, competitive advantage and investments made in information systems. Literature on information systems offers useful insights on the relationship competitive strategy and information systems; however, it is still not...

23 Mar 2015
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Public opinion & responding to crisis

Case study - 2 pages - Educational studies

A crisis is an unstable condition or situation or a stage in a series of events at which the inclination of future events, in most cases for the worst, is determined. How issues are handles at this stage, is very vital in determining the extent to which the future events may be favorable or...

23 Mar 2015
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Role of Interventions Programs - Public Health Theory

Case study - 3 pages - Educational studies

The social cognitive theory can be effectively used in the curbing of the excessive alcohol use that has been noted amongst the students of Indiana University College. The social cognitive theory, according to scholars in the social and behavioral sciences, is conceptualized by understanding only...

23 Mar 2015
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The relationship between sponsorship, patronage and sponsorship

Essay - 4 pages - Sports

"Sponsorship is an institutional vehicle for communication. It is a financial contribution (and / or technical) to discrete cultural action, scientific, social or general interest, which helps maintain or improve in the medium / long term, the company's image patron. It must be distinguished...

23 Mar 2015
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The different types of sports sponsorship

Case study - 5 pages - Sports

The choice to sponsor a sport is based on different criteria. First of all, this sports must match the company's image. It must be recognized and loved by the public, which will allow the company to improve its reputation and brand image. It is a marketing strategy, as the company uses the...