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25 May 2012
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Globalization of Culture

Case study - 6 pages - Educational studies

Globalization has been known to benefit local communities through the creation of new opportunities, financial capital and culture. But it is even more famous for the detrimental effect that it has brought upon the world's poorest countries. This essay will be focusing on the examination of the...

23 May 2012
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Research about China/US student exchange programs

Tutorials/exercises - 5 pages - Educational studies

Study in the US has been and still a major objective for Chinese students, as different surveys like the one recently carried out by Art & Science Groups have pointed out. The Art & Science Group is an organization dedicated to advising US academic institutions on their enrollment practices....

21 May 2012
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Essay on the importance of teaching functional skills in the classroom

Case study - 2 pages - Educational studies

The study of functional skills in classroom is a very significant, as it provide the most basic and fundamental skills that school children and young students will later use in life during a wide range of everyday life situations, both in their professional and personal. DfES established the...

21 May 2012
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What is meant by the acid rain game? Describe an efficient strategy for tackling this transboundary pollution problem

Case study - 4 pages - Educational studies

In this essay I will outline what acid rain is in terms of its causes and effects. In this context I will then explain what is meant by the acid rain game and its implications. I will then outline an efficient strategy for tackling this transboundary problem. Finally I will offer a possible...

08 May 2012
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Essay on models of health such as Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig and living well, naturally- Select and examine the model that best reflects your own personal approach to health

Tutorials/exercises - 3 pages - Educational studies

During recent decades, a number of health models and diet programs have emerged, and intended to help people to live a better, healthier and happier life. In this respect, the media have focused on Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, and other well- knows diet methods, as a source of inspiration for...

08 May 2012
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Essay on asylum seekers, refugees and illegal immigrants in Australia: Outline the socio-political consequences

Tutorials/exercises - 5 pages - Educational studies

The asylum of refugees and other foreign citizens in need has become the focus of debates and public opinion during recent years. Socio-political commentators in countries all over the world have examined the issue and provided a wide range of opinions on the subject, from those in favour of...

08 May 2012
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Was the Battle of Gettysburg the most important battle of the Civil War and was it the turning point in the war?

Tutorials/exercises - 7 pages - Educational studies

The battle of Gettysburg is one of the best known combat actions in US history. The battle, which only lasted three days (1st - 3rd July, 1863), saw the fierce confrontation between the Unionist soldiers of Major General George G. Meade versus the Confederate army of General Robert E. Lee. The...

26 Mar 2012
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Environmental sustainability of events

Tutorials/exercises - 7 pages - Educational studies

In this report the author aims to educate the readers regarding environmentally sustainable event management. The author believes that in today's trend it is very important not only for event managers but also people from all other sectors to think about our environment and how our day to day...

12 Mar 2012
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Study of Dubai as a Metropolis

Essay - 10 pages - Educational studies

With its dazzling development, Dubai has become in a few years the center of attention for analysts and scientists. Its population grew from 58,971 in 1968 when the city organized the first census, to 370,800 20 years later, and finally to 2.2 million now . The city is also specialized in...

01 Feb 2012
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Global warming - published: 01/02/2012

Presentation - 15 pages - Educational studies

• Global warming is the increase in amounts of “greenhouse gases” in Earth's atmosphere • Greenhouse gases trap the sun's rays in the atmosphere, raising the temperature to abnormal levels • The main greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide, water vapor, methane, and ozone...

20 Jan 2012
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Cultural influence for foreign nations, Indonesia

Essay - 6 pages - Educational studies

Islands of Indonesia, in ancient times lies in the trade route between the two ancient trade centers, namely India and China. It lies in the path of international trade provides a huge influence on the development of Indonesia's ancient history. The presence of Indians on the islands of...

06 Dec 2011
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Are company stress management programs effective?

Case study - 16 pages - Psychology

France has very specific characteristics on stress at work,problems such as suicide are much more frequent than elsewhere. Ironically, France is a country where firms are trying to reduce stress problems. The French case is a good example to study in the current context.The question is:what firms...

18 Nov 2011
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The French Soccer Team as a National Brand

Presentation - 28 pages - Sports

Nowadays, Media are playing a major role in the football landscape. Most relevant for this type of situation, the most recent example is the crisis of France during the last World Cup. To avoid this there is no better means to have good relations with journalists and opinion leaders. One of the...

03 Nov 2011
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Sample Personal Statement

Essay - 2 pages - Educational studies

The first thing most people notice about my resume is the numbers of universities I went to versus the fact that I'm still an undergraduate. Therefore, you might want to read this through to have a better idea of my interesting experience and well-justified explanation. I spent two years...

02 Nov 2011
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The plight of single African American mothers

Case study - 7 pages - Educational studies

African American single mothers are an understudied population in the psychology field. There are many articles written about the plight of the single mother, but very few that details the issues and concerns of the African American single mother. In this paper, I will seek to point that life is...

28 Jun 2011
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Our Unconscious Biases: The Implications of the IAT and Other Implicit Measures

Thesis - 3 pages - Psychology

“If you are unprepared to encounter interpretations [of your results] that you might find objectionable, please do not continue” (Project Implicit ® - Take a Test). Every visitor to Project Implicit, a self-described “hands-on science museum exhibit” involving researchers from...

27 Jun 2011
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Behavior across the Life Span

Essay - 2 pages - Psychology

The Home Environments of Children in the United States was a recent study that examined the home environments of children in the U.S. and how particular conditions related to the child's well-being. The following pages will provide additional commentary on this study while utilizing Piaget's...

23 May 2011
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Eat, Think, Play: A after School Health Education Program

Essay - 6 pages - Educational studies

“Eat, Think, Play” is an interactive after school health education program dedicated to helping high school students build and promote a healthy lifestyle. We work to help students construct skills necessary to make good decisions regarding physical activity and eating a nutritious...

15 Apr 2011
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Strategic analysis of Liverpool FC

Case study - 21 pages - Sports

This assignment is to provide a strategic analysis of the football club Liverpool FC within the business environment of the English Premier League. Liverpool FC is historically seen as the most successful football club within the Premier League, having won 18 League titles, seven FA Cups and the...

30 Mar 2011
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The evolution of sign language through the ages

Essay - 5 pages - Sociology & social sciences

The history of language houses many fascinating subtopics that can paint a wildly intriguing picture of how communication has evolved and been promoted. In the field of linguistics, sign language is arguably one of the most complex and interesting forms of communication. Its history is...

25 Mar 2011
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Will practicing yoga on a daily basis help ward off back and articular pains?

Essay - 1 pages - Sports

Yoga is a traditional form of exercise that combines relaxing, breathing and stretching. This form of exercise is appropriate for people who suffer from painful joints and lack muscle balance. Yoga, which systematically works all the muscles of the body, involves various kinds of stretching poses...

23 Mar 2011
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Cognitive psychology: Language

Essay - 4 pages - Psychology

Language is a complex cognitive function that has fascinated scientists and cognitive psychologists for years. Language is a cognitive function that all humans acquire, use, and alter over the course of a lifetime. Language acquisition begins almost immediately following birth and appears to be a...

23 Mar 2011
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Overview of Cognitive Psychology

Essay - 3 pages - Psychology

The Columbia Encyclopedia (2008) defines cognitive psychology as the “school of psychology that examines internal mental processes such as problem solving, memory and language.” (para. 1). Cognitive psychologists work to understand how people recognize, diagnose, and solve their...

23 Mar 2011
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Sources of motivation - published: 23/03/2011

Essay - 2 pages - Psychology

Motivation is a concept that all individuals are aware of in some way or form. Motivation is the root of many discussions and the cause of many behaviors in humans and animals. Society wonders what motivates individuals to commit criminal acts despite the obvious consequences and the educational...

23 Mar 2011
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Motivation and the brain - published: 23/03/2011

Essay - 2 pages - Psychology

Smoking is a destructive and largely popular vice. Smoking is linked to medical problems such as heart disease, major and minor cardiac problems, lung cancer, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis (eHealthMD, 2010) . Quit Smoking Support states “ Cigarette smoke contains over 4,000 chemicals...

22 Mar 2011
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Karen Horney and her psychological thoughts

Thesis - 4 pages - Psychology

Karen Horney occupys an important place in psychology and psychological thought. She was dedicated to psychology and the admirable thirst for knowledge. She followed the psychoanalyst school of thought and was instrumental in the creation of the psychological field as it stands today. As one of...

22 Mar 2011
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Perspectives of John B. Watson, B.F. Skinner and Edward C. Tolman

Thesis - 3 pages - Psychology

John B. Watson, B. F. Skinner and Edward C. Tolman were psychologists responsible for a large amount of innovative thought known as Behaviorism. Watson, Skinner and Tolman were important names in the psychology field and each of these men were forward thinkers with ideas that ultimately changed...

22 Mar 2011
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History of psychology - published: 22/03/2011

Thesis - 3 pages - Psychology

Psychology is the study of the mind and the working of the mind. It is a relatively new science when compared to the other sciences. Psychology was born from Philosophy and to understand the history of psychology one must also wish to seek and understand the history of philosophy. Goodwin (2008)...

22 Mar 2011
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"High, Popular and "Low" cultures and everyday life

Essay - 1 pages - Sociology & social sciences

In this excerpt from Culture and Everyday Life (2005), D. Inglis intends to clarify the notions of high/low and popular cultures and their impact on everyday life and conversely, arguing that the social and cultural spheres cannot be separated. He also tries to explain the way art is defined as...

04 Feb 2011
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Examining Brain Myths and Folk Psychology in Flowers for Algernon

Thesis - 3 pages - Psychology

In today's world, an individual's IQ (intelligence quotient) is a common measure of their cognitive ability. This cognitive ability can make them successful in education and in the workplace. In the United States, individuals in prestigious positions have a generally higher IQ (Sternberg, 1996)....