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Negotiation, 2007.
This paper discusses the power of negotiation.
822 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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In this article, the writer examines the power of negotiation, using past experiences of the United States and the Soviet Union as examples. The writer points out that a good negotiator must overcome personal and nonconstructive negative emotions. Further, the writer states that diffusing tensions rather than igniting them during the early stages of a crisis is important. It is crucial to find mutual goals during a negotiation.
The writer notes that allowing the other party to save face may keep them at the bargaining table, without looking weak.
Outline:
Introduction
Step 1: Go to the Balcony
Step 2: Step to their side
Step 3: Tackle the problem together
Step 4: Reframe
Step 5: Build a golden bridge
Step 5: Use power to educate, even if the other side seems intransigent
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"Taking a deep breath, gaining composure, and metaphorically going to the balcony to get some fresh air may seem like a counterintuitive first step, but it is the best thing to do during a crisis. When the presence of the missiles was first discovered through reconnaissance photography, Kennedy did not immediately announce this fact to the American populace. Instead, Kennedy embarked upon seven days of guarded and intense debate with his most trusted advisors. He did not want the Soviets to know that America was aware of the missiles, either, until he had a chance to evaluate all of his options and find one that would lead to the most mutually satisfactory solution."
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Global Warming, 2007.
This paper discusses global warming as a social problem.
3,113 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 90.95
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In this article, the writer discusses the way in which media producers and consumers are involved in activities that form cultural belief structures that shape the belief structures of the public relating to climate warming. The paper discusses the way that media shapes and interacts with other societal structures and forces to construct social, as well as, environmental reality. The writer also looks at the important aspects that form the background to the discussion of global warming. The paper includes a discussion of the impact that climate change has and can have, as well as the methods and modes suggested to curtail global warming and possible future scenarios that might occur.
Outline:
Introduction
Impact of Global Warming
The media and the Construction of Perceptions
Actions Taken to Address Global Warming
New Products and Methods
Future Outlook Related to Global Warming
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"The findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change or IPCC are stark and shocking and have already impacted on contemporary social consciousness. The important aspect that needs to be emphasized is that, unlike previous reports and assertions about climate change, the present report by modern scientists have achieved a sense of legitimacy and finality about the present situating. There seems to be, in effect, less possibility that these findings are speculative or questionable. "
"The findings are severe and rigorous in their view that the impact of climate change is potentially life - threatening and could result in the demise of human civilization if it is allowed to continue unchecked."
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Comparing Websites, 2007.
This paper compares two good websites www.Oracle.com and www.Microsoft.com with two poor sites www.Cincom.com and
www.freemap.com.
3,483 words (approx. 13.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 98.95
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In this article, the writer reviews two websites that are extremely useful and two that offer poor content delivery, as well as a poor navigational experience to visitors. The two useful or good sites are www.Oracle.com and www.Microsoft.com, with the two poor sites being www.Cincom.com and www.freemap.com. The writer notes that the two sites that excel at web design criteria were specifically chosen due to their representation of both consumer and enterprise-class software, which are by nature abstract products to comprehend without seeing them on a computer screen.
Outline:
Executive Summary
Accessibility for the Handicapped
Commercial Implications: Support for E-Commerce
Content
Navigation Design and Assessment of Logic
Page and Site Design
Personalization
Usability
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"This is the attribute of a website that defines how easily or difficult it is for someone with a motor skills or visual handicap to access the website. According to W3C's Web Accessibility Imitative, there are a series of benchmarks for evaluating how accessible a website is for those with disabilities. These include the content of the web page including both its organization and the flow of the contents' messaging, support for multiple Web browsers, support for assistive technologies including support for alternative keyboards, special viewing options for the site, and support for adapting the website for specific users' levels of expertise. One of the key aspects of accessibility is support for multiple navigation paths to the same areas of a website. The following table shows the evaluation of each website in terms of accessibility functionality."
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Technology and Sociology, 2007.
An analysis of the sociological theories that explain how isolation can be caused by technology.
2,063 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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This paper discusses technology as a factor in social isolation. It begins by defining the terms technology and isolation. It then discusses how the one is affected by the other. The paper then discusses the sociological theories that explain how isolation can occur from the over-use or dependence on technology. It describes conflict theory, functional analysis and symbolic interaction.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Literature Review
Theories and Discussion
Summary and Conclusion
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"Symbolic interaction is perhaps the most interesting sociological theory in terms of technology-related isolation; in symbolic interaction, individuals use technology as their social filter and attach meaning based on a system that is unrelated to their actual social and environmental surroundings. Individuals are likely to place great importance on the technology itself. They may associate their Ipod or their ability to constantly be called on their cellphone as a status symbol. Once they have established this symbolic connection with a technological item, it is difficult for them to give up as it holds great personal value and meaning to them in their lives."
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Pop Culture, 2007.
This paper provides a reflection of popular culture, concentrating on reality TV shows.
750 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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In this article, the writer notes that culture has many forms, through which one could define the way one lives, the way one interacts and how one perceives things. Further, the writer maintains that one is molded by cultural elements that evolve as society faces the developments of time. The writer explains that what is considered "pop culture" mostly refers to various elements in society that are most often portrayed in art, music and television. The writer focuses on the trend of reality TV. The writer concludes that one could therefore evaluate that popular culture has given birth to a not general or abstract display of people's beliefs, attitudes and emotions in the modern period. The writer claims that reality TV shows are a representation of the culture of people, a repetition of cultural pattern that may be presented in a modified manner depending on how it is perceived and accepted by the public viewers.
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"Reality TV was mostly popular beginning 2000. Many shows were created wherein participants compete with each other in real-life situations. Other shows just simply displayed the daily home activities of an individual or group of individuals. Such shows are not scripted and do not involve professional acting. Thus, what the participants portray on the screen is real and spontaneous. Because of this, Reality TV became a hit because it portrays attitudes or behavior and actions that are reflection of what is being practiced in the real world. The fact that viewers patronize the show, it could lead to a conclusion that they can relate to what they see on their television screens. This could be an indicator of the public's familiarization of patterns of culture which is found in these reality television shows."
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Linguistic Profiling, 2007.
This paper discusses linguistic profiling and its damaging ramifications.
944 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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The paper defines linguistic profiling as the act of determining the characteristics of one's socioeconomic status and/or race based on the way one uses language. The paper examines Dr. John Baugh's study that shows how when a voice sounds African-American or Mexican-American, discriminatory action is likely to follow. The paper discusses how potential employers, mortgage service providers, real estate agents and many other service providing individuals and companies use stereotyping judgments based on linguistic profiling.
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"The term, "linguistic profiling," was invented by the Margaret Bush Wilson Professor and Director of African American Studies in Arts and Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, Dr. John Baugh. His study indicated that when a voice sounds African-American or Mexican-American, discriminatory action is likely to follow (Rice, 2006). Baugh conducted routine analysis of the interactions of various groups, individuals, and aspects of communication to determine much of the disadvantages and dangers of linguistic profiling. The abundance of dangers and disadvantages was anything but lacking. There proved to be downsides in every regard."
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A Writing Timeline, 2007.
This paper examines a website that proposes a method of teaching students to write more effectively.
1,119 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper discusses the teaching of writing to students and analyzes a website set up by a teacher that details her timeline method of teaching students to become more effective and successful writers. The paper shows how the writing website provides teachers with a step-by-step method for helping students learn to write more effectively. The paper approves of the timeline that divides the writing assignments up into smaller steps so that students do not become overwhelmed.
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"Teaching students to write is one of the most important duties that a teacher is charged with. Written communication skills are a vital part of education, employment and other aspects of life. It is rated so highly in the field of education that many states require that public school students go through a writing assessment at various grade levels for the purpose of assessing the writing lessons and curriculum(Barenbaum, 1988)."
"Teachers are constantly on the lookout for lesson plans or ideas that will help teach writing skills to their students."
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Conflict Resolution, 2007.
An analysis of the benefits of a collaborative style of conflict resolution for an individual and a team.
970 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper discusses conflict resolution, particularly the collaborative style of conflict resolution. The paper discusses how difficult it would be to move an individual from her routine style of handling conflict, to a collaborative style of resolving conflict. It also discusses moving a small group or team to a collaborative style of conflict resolution and discusses the benefits of doing so.
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"Self-awareness of how an individual functions or how a group functions is thus critical to creating an effective conflict management style. Without understanding one's personal bias, not simply in terms of specific issues, but in terms of one's level of comfort with conflict, a habitual shift will never take place. Encouraging an individual or members of the group to take a personal inventory, to see if their style is avoidant, competitive, accommodative, or collaborative, and why, is an excellent way to generate such internal self-dialog, which will then hopefully yield a greater willingness to break bad habits. Self-exploration as to 'how has this style hurt me in the past' may make even a competitive individual realize that shouting loudly does not necessarily yield real and productive change."
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Organized Crime, 2007.
This paper discusses organized crime and looks at how it is portrayed on the screen.
783 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that popular culture portrayals of organized crime are sordidly romantic. The writer notes that stories of organized crime include titillating themes of betrayal, backstabbing, murder, and intrigue. Further, the writer points out that organized crime also depicts the triumph of the underdog: the would-be poor immigrant growing rich in spite of being hounded by the big bad cops. The writer concludes that organized crime can destroy families, communities, and larger social organizations and is rarely as romantic as it seems on the silver screen.
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"Movies like Goodfellas and television shows like The Sopranos are perfect examples of how organized crime is romanticized in pop culture. The bad guys don't seem so bad because they have families, friends, and a code of ethics. Even if their code of ethics is warped, audiences root for the gangsters because they earned our trust and sympathy. Based on pop culture definitions alone, I could define organized crime as a collective response to political, social, and economic injustice. Most television and film mob families are working class minority or immigrant groups. Their criminal activities help them achieve the American dream. They might break the law, but also help pour money back into their communities. In fact, organized crime syndicates take the law into their own hands when the establishment falls short. Cops in mafia movies are usually as corrupt as the gangsters."
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YouTube, 2007.
An analysis of the reasons behind the impact of YouTube on Hong Kong television and communication.
2,061 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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This paper discusses the 2006 invention of the year, according to Time Magazine - YouTube. It discusses the reasons for YouTube's popularity and describes, very briefly, how it works. The paper then focuses on YouTube's impact on Hong Kong television and communication and the reasons for this impact. It sites examples of how YouTube has been used to impact communication and society.
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"Summarizing all the conclusions and the examples above, one could launch the following theory: thanks to websites like YouTube which have converted the Internet into a mass communication channel due to the significant number of viewers, people (the masses) are the ones who set the public agenda in order to solve the social problems they are confronted with. This theory may be easily demonstrated by the Hong Kong Bus Uncle case. Because of the high attention that the incident received from the public, traditional media turned the respective quarrel into a front-page subject. Thus, two main Hong Kong TV channels - TVB and Cable TV mentioned it among the primordial evening news while RTHK placed the protagonist (Chen) on the second position within the framework of the "Person of the Year" contest. The topic was also emphasized by newspapers and several journalists expressed their thoughts with reference to the reasons justifying Chen's outburst. For instance, editorialist To Kit clearly emphasized that one of the main motives was the "underlying social tension" while Dr. Lee Sing who was quoted earlier highlighted the significant quotidian stress that Hong Kongers must endure (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bus_Uncle). Journalist DeGolyer even implied that: "The Bus Uncle reaction was rightly taken as a clear warning indicator that Hong Kongers teeter on the cusp of exploding. The government moved to cut the work week for civil servants and to raise their wages and urged businesses to do the same in the private sector. Contract workers are now being transitioned into full civil servants. Minimum wage legislation is, for the first time, being seriously discussed" (DeGolyer, 2007)."
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Cultural Pluralism in the United States, 2007.
This paper discusses the need for cultural awareness in today's multi-ethnic society.
2,804 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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The paper relates that America is the largest multi-ethnic country today. The paper discusses how minor civilizations are sometimes considered as inferior or underdeveloped and asserts that this perspective is not justified. The paper maintains that liberation movements as well as the emphasis on multicultural education are essential for the sense of identity that each individual has in our diverse world. The paper contends that the differences between each ethnic group should be researched and understood so as to ensure communication among people and the preservation of the democratic state.
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"America is today the largest multiethnic country, with an impressive number of immigrants from all parts of the world and from all races. The cultural diversity in the United States is apparent in most of the aspects of daily life in the cities, from the culturally specific restaurants and clubs, to the televisions, churches and mosques. The American continent has always been a territory with a very high immigration rate, and at present the affluence of foreigners has increased even more. The immigration has contributed greatly to the cultural diversity of the land. In these conditions, the need for a positive dialogue between the different ethnicities settled in the United States is imperative."
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Media in China, 2007.
A description of the slow rate of change regarding media freedom in China.
1,123 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 38.95
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This paper argues that, although modern China may be adopting a more market-oriented economy, a full transition to a free market system of the press as a Westerner might understand freedom is unlikely. This is examined as a sociological phenomena, known as the frame theory of communication. This frame is also used to consider capitalism and its relationship with a free press. The paper discusses changes in China's attitude toward the media, yet concludes that the state still reserves the right to intervene and limit the media's functions by means of legal censorship, subsidies and direct media control.
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"True, with greater media commercialization, the media, Party and government organs did become business entities, "similar to a western capitalist system with advertising, subscription dependence and capital investment (Winfield & Peng, 2005: 260). But while the Chinese media has become decentralized in terms of who disseminates the information, official censorship still remains. While the press is no longer a mouthpiece for Marxism and Maoism, "China's uniqueness," such as the longstanding respect for Confucianism and hierarchy "has been largely ignored," by scholars who argue that capitalism inevitably and invariably sows the seed of freedom (Winfield & Peng, 2005: 266). Such scholars are blinded by the Western frame of capitalism as unfettered choice."
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Tobacco, Alcohol and Gambling, 2007.
This paper looks at tobacco, alcohol and gambling and discusses the evolution of vice advertising.
2,620 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 78.95
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In this article, the writer examines the history of vice-advertising. The writer then looks at how it has paralleled and departed from general advertising, and how regulation has shaped the industry. The writer points out that the amazing thing about vices, both big and small, is that there has always been a demand for them and there always will be, regardless of the fact that they are not necessities - and thus competition between suppliers can be quite fierce. The writer notes that vice advertising has always had a struggle - getting people to buy what they don't need and getting them hooked so as to keep them coming back. The writer concludes that advertising vice requires titillation of one or more senses to such a degree that natural disinclination toward involvement in a vice is overcome, and throughout history, the vice-advertisers have successfully accomplished this.
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"The big three vices, tobacco, alcohol and gambling, are widely advertised today in a broad variety of media outlets. Additional vices, such as prostitution, continue to be popular with consumers, but they do not enjoy the ability to be advertised on a wide scale. When it comes to these three, however, there are quite significant differences in how each is advertised, and how each is presented to the consumer. When we look at the history of advertising for tobacco, alcohol and gambling, we can see that vice has never needed or wanted to be subtle. You don't find cigarette ads hidden in philosophy or metaphors - you see cool people smoking. You don't beer commercials not showing the beer - you see the people you want to be friends with not drinking their beer, but acting like it's great. You see people young and old having a grand time in casinos showing the kind of excitement gambling, drinking, smoking, and being entertained can be. Vice advertising is, by its nature, about exciting the appetite, about creating a connection between the consumer and the product that overrides moral objections, titillates, and drives desire - much like any other advertisement does."
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Kitchen God's Wife, 2007.
This paper discusses the book "The Kitchen God's Wife" by Amy Tan.
1,642 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 53.95
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In this article, the writer looks at the book "The Kitchen God's Wife" by Amy Tan. The writer points out that "The Kitchen Gods Wife" concerns a Chinese mother and American-raised daughter whom, like many mothers and daughters across the world, have kept secrets from each other. The writer discusses that as soon as the book opens up, Tan approaches the communication problem between Winnie and Pearl. The writer notes that Pearl, who appears to want to forget her Chinese roots, has had multiple sclerosis for seven years and has not yet told her mother. The writer notes that, similar to other mother/daughter pairs, once Pearl and Winnie do communicate, they are so much the better for it.
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"No one has a childhood without some kind of trauma, and each person handles it differently. Some people do not remember being abused as a child, and in their adult years wonder why they are depressed and have such low self-esteem. With help, they are able to get better as they deal with the past. Other people never face their past, and drown themselves in alcohol, or abuse their own children. Pearl has not yet dealt with her trauma--her father dying. For years, she has been holding in her sadness and anger at his leaving her. Much of this anger is directed to her mother. Why didn't her mother do something to keep him alive? An irrational thought, but children do believe that their parents have the ability to make things right. Pearl's nightmares about her father continue, because part of her refuses to say goodbye once and for all. Also, like the Kitchen God story, she has to admit she was wrong."
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Taxonomy of Salesperson - Customer Interaction, 2007.
An in-depth look at the taxonomy of the salesperson when interacting with the customers.
7,177 words (approx. 28.7 pages), 43 sources, MLA, $ 160.95
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This paper analyzes current research on salesperson and customer interactions. The paper includes the dynamics of buyer-supplier relationships, an overview of selling model definitions and research efforts used to validate them, and a comprehensive review of key findings from research into these areas. The paper intends to show specifically how salesperson-to-customer and buyer-to-supplier relationships are being clarified and made more effective through the research efforts of the theorists, educators, and practitioners mentioned in the paper.
Outline:
Executive Summary
Selling Approach in Buyer-Seller Relationships
Essentials of Relationship Selling
Principles of Adaptive Selling
Putting Dyadic Sales Techniques to the Test: Selling of Services
Taxonomy of Buyer-Seller Relationships Research
Organizational Buyer Behavior (OBB)
Buyer-Seller Relationships Models
Overview of the Dwyer, Schurr and Oh (1987) Model
Other Models of Buyer-Seller Relationship Stages
Buyer-Seller Relationships and the Values of the Salesperson
Buyer-Seller Relationships Trends and Future Direction
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"The awareness stage is characterized as a bilateral interaction that marks the beginning of the next phase of the possible relationship (e.g., a general inquiry). It is only the recognition of the feasibility of a relationship. The second stage, exploration, is the search and trail phase. It has five sub-processes: 1) attraction, 2) communication and bargaining, 3) development and exercise of power, 4) norm development, and 5) expectation of development (trust plays an important role in this sub-process). Phase three is the expansion stage and refers to continual increase in benefits obtained by exchange partners and to their increasing interdependence. Commitment is the fourth phase that refers to the implicit and explicit pledge of relational continuity between exchange partners (e.g., top accounts). The criteria of this phase are inputs (i.e., what the parties contribute), durability (i.e., bonding is a factor in this criteria) and consistency. The final phase is dissolution that shouldn't be considered as a reversal according to Dwyer et al. (1987)."
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The Computer Revolution, 2007.
A look at the impact that the computer revolution has had on research.
889 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper demonstrates that the foundations of the computer revolution have created a research revolution. According to the paper, this research revolution has completely changed the manner in which research can be done, the rate it can be done and the amount of material that is available at any given time.
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"Research databases, once they have been compiled can rapidly collect more information than an individual needs about any given topic. The individual can seek information on infectious diseases, history, culture, sociology and with a discerning eye can formulate whatever desired outcomes they have within their context. Furthermore, this can be done in a matter of moments, as compared to the arduous manner in which research was done before computers. Some academics, calling back to the days of their own dissertations, where footnote reformatting required a completely new document, call the computer revolution amazing but at the same time question the ease at which information is gained and demand hard copy research from students. "
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Technoculture, 2007.
A discussion of technoculture, which is described as the society in which we live today.
4,935 words (approx. 19.7 pages), 19 sources, APA, $ 125.95
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This paper examines the term technoculture, which is defined as a system marked by the widespread use of technology. The author believes this represents our society today, which sees technology as supreme. The paper further explores how technoculture and publicity are intertwined. Several article are cited that further illustrate this connection. The paper also discusses methods of computer privacy such as encryption, and several policies that have evolved because of privacy issues. The author concludes that technoculture, publicity and privacy are altering the nature of democracy in ways that the public may not yet perceive.
Outline:
Introduction
Technoculture and Publicity
Privacy and Access
The Developing Technological World
Accessibility
Conclusion
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"Some theorists see the new technology as reflecting the ideal of the public sphere in that it offers universal access, uncoerced communication, freedom of expression, participation outside of traditional political institutions, and contributes to the creation of public opinion by means of public discussion. The fuel in the system is publicity, which links together the ideals of openness, inclusivity, visibility, equality, accessibility, and rationality (Dean 2002, p. 2). The new technology, like much of the old, carries the culture to the masses, and as Dean (2000) writes, "Cultural politics is about altering the boundaries that order American democracy" (p. 78)."
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Public Relations, 2007.
This paper explores public relations with a focus on crisis management.
2,296 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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The paper discusses how crisis management has grown and evolved since public relations was first conceived in dealing with organizational and governmental crisis management. The paper provides a literature review and shows how new and strategically suitable methods for coping during crisis management are required by today's public relations management. The paper explains that an effective public relations manager will turn to those in the legal department and other departments throughout the organization through establishment of an ongoing dialog. The paper demonstrates how this increases the likelihood that the manager will have the benefit of a multi-dimensional perspective during the management of the crisis.
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Objective
Introduction
Discussion and Conclusion
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"The work of Mark Schannon entitled: "Issue Management: Trying to Create Rational Explanations in a Non-Rational World" states that millions of dollars are spent each year in the attempt to answer the questions that are asked in relation to crisis management by the organization. Schannon states that: "Sophisticated research, econometric analyses, media analyses, NGO analyses, and past and future trends are scoured" in the attempt to answer questions of crises management. Schannon reviews the convention issues management model which was used by many organizations and specifically used by the Public Affairs Council until about 2001."
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John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address, 2007.
A speech analysis of John F. Kennedy's January 20, 1961 inaugural address.
1,928 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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This paper analyzes John F. Kennedy's inaugural address given on January 20, 1961. It discusses the style of the speech, particularly his effective use of oratory and rhetorical techniques. It looks at the way in which his language and also his unique voice and persona caused the words to remain in the listeners' mind. The paper also discusses Kennedy's body language and attire while delivering his speech. It combines all of these aspects to describe the success of his presentation.
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"What is most striking about the speech is how much it asks of its listeners. It is easy to listen to, because of its effective use of oratory and rhetorical techniques, like rhetorical questions, parallel sentence structure, and intense, physical images that paint a picture for the listener. This is especially important in an age before television was common in all households, to satisfy listeners far away as well as the immediate, watching audience of the speech in front of the Capital. Yet the speech also demands that young Americans press themselves to answer the call to liberty, to pick up the set-down torch of the previous generation, and bear the burden of giving back to their nation. The effectiveness of the speech was sufficient that Americans listened with pleasure not simply to the image of themselves they wanted to have of peaceful and freedom-loving people, but that they were also inspired to exceed their own comfort zones and the expectations they had for their future."
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