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Strategic Management of Human Resources, 2007.
An analysis of the role of performance management within the human resource department's strategic management for an organization.
1,750 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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This paper discusses strategic management, particularly performance management in the human resources department of an organization. It discusses the importance of learning and development for the success of performance management. The paper then describes the roles of coaching, goals, competences and competencies in creating a performance management system. The paper finally discusses the importance of communication in human resource management.
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"Relationship management is then integrated with performance management. While this makes the process much more complicated than the traditional business model, where the autocratic manager would give orders and expect to be obeyed without question, it is also a more effective way of managing performance. Effective relationship management results in a more pleasant work environment, which in turn is conducive to a higher level of performance. Such an integration of strategic human resource management with performance management systems, if handled correctly, can therefore be highly profitable for a business and result in goals being reached within the optimal time frame."
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Media Framing Lesson Plan, 2007.
A description of a lesson plan for teaching current trends in Chinese culture through media framing.
957 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper presents a lesson plan with the aim of identifying current trends in Chinese culture through media framing. The paper presents an overview of the subject material - an essay written by K. Hallahan, titled "Seven Models of Framing: Implications for Public Relations". The paper then discusses the objectives for the lesson and the requirements of the students. It provides a suggested procedure and student assessment for the information taught.
Table of Contents:
Overview
Connections to the Curriculum
Time Required
Materials Required
Objectives of the Exercise
Analytic Skills
Suggested Procedure
Opening
Development
Closing
Suggested Student Assessment
Extending the Lesson
Related Links
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"Suggested Student Assessment. Because the media framing analysis is a highly subjective process, students will be requested to defend their respective positions on a given news account in the form of an essay that will be assessed on the basis of how well it takes into account the various media framing structural dimensions in supporting its position."
"Extending the Lesson. When students identify an issue that is particularly interesting to them, they would refine and extend its concepts through a WebQuest approach that uses a free Web site account. WebQuests have become increasingly popular in recent years for this purpose, and these become a "work in progress" that students continue to contribute to as additional research is completed and more news accounts become available."
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Christopher Reeves and Tom Hanks, 2006.
A discussion and comparison between the public speeches of actors Christopher Reeves and Tom Hanks.
1,321 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper reviews, discusses and compares the speech made by Christopher Reeves at the National Democratic Convention, and by Tom Hanks at Vassar College. According to the paper, the speeches are given nearly a decade apart, but both actors appeal emotionally to the audience for help.
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"Tom Hanks takes somewhat longer than Reeve to reach the thesis of his speech. After the opening humor, he begins his speech with a statistical claim relating to the "power of four". According to a study, only four percent of cars need to be removed from gridlocked highways to secure the free flow of traffic. Hanks uses this premise to appeal to his audience's sense of power. It is interesting to briefly note that Reeve's statistic is very similar: one in five people suffers from a disability; in other words, for every four people without disabilities, there is one who does. There are therefore four healthy people in five to whom Reeve is addressing his appeal for help."
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Television as Babysitter, 2007.
This paper examines whether multimedia influence is potentially harmful for children.
1,318 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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The paper relates that television and video games are the most commonly used babysitter for children. The paper explores how this influences our social behavior and thinking system and how it affects a child's development and further social integration. The paper shows how multimedia exposure definitely has an influence on a child's development, whether that's in a positive (learning language, understanding symbols) or negative (inducing aggressive, unbecoming or illegal behaviors, obesity, risk) direction. The paper examines the issue and concludes that the negative impact of excessive exposure is the more profound, permanent and worrying issue.
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"In our days, it seems like parents do not fully assess the consequences of transforming the TV and video games in the most common used babysitter for their children. The cause for this is the lack of time, together with an increased level of stress and exhaustion adults experience when trying to cope with both work and family demands (Clarke, 2007). Under these circumstances, it becomes imperative that the researchers focus their attention on determining how bad or how good is the "machine"-made education for children. Since infancy, individuals are exposed to the multimedia culture we proudly promote today, becoming "multimedia youngsters"(Neergaard, 2006)."
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Group Communication and Decision-Making Methods, 2007.
A discussion regarding group communication and effective decision-making methods.
1,828 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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This paper provides an introduction to group-decision making methods and models. The paper reviews the best decision-making strategies groups can utilize to realize effective solutions to complex problems. The paper further explains how problem-solving methodology is utilized to reach consensus decisions among small groups.
Outline:
Introduction
Overview of Group Decision-Making Methods
Best Decision-Making Tactics
Problem-Solving Methodology in Group Settings
Cooperative and Competitive Group Resolution
Describe Group Issues in Creative Problem Solving
Behavior in Group Settings
Conclusion
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"In a small group setting group processes that require improvement include situations where full group participation is not realized, especially when a majority vote is required for consensus. Other examples of situations where small group processes require improvement include those where unresolved arguments or conflicts exist that prevent group members from communicating clearly and addressing relevant issues at hand (Johnson & Johnson, 2000). In a small group process it is best not to consider certain members of a group or the majority as "winners" compared to the minority that may lose as "losers" as stated by Johnson & Johnson (2000) for this may "reduce the quality of the decision" (Foundation Coalition, 2007) and diminish the effectiveness of the resolution. Competition should not be the primary focus of a group decision-making setting because this will not lead to solution-oriented thinking. Rather than focusing on the problem that requires solving, group members are more likely to entertain themselves with methods they can employ to "win" other members of the group to their line of thinking or problem-solving methods."
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Communication Barriers, 2007.
An analysis of the communication barriers between IT department and the rest of an organization's departments.
1,675 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper is aimed at making company management aware of communication's implications for overall activity, productivity and career advancement. The research proposal attempts to reach its goal by briefly depicting the results of other researches that have been carried out in the same field and by suggesting a methodology which may prove extremely useful in terms of investigating communication's major role within the framework of an organization.
Outline:
Summary
Introduction
Proposed Program
Qualification and Experience
Task Schedule
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"Edward Schulman (1975) is another researcher who presents a coherent speech on the increased importance of communication skills in the IS field. He emphasizes that contemporary corporations have commuted the focus from hardware to software, the latter being the major expenditure of an IT firm. This change has determined a higher preoccupation with program quality and programmer productivity, two goals which managers try to achieve by recruiting experienced professionals and training graduates. Still, neither training, nor recruiting professionals by asking quantitative questions (e.g. How many projects have you developed so far?) instead of qualitative interrogations (e.g. Were those projects successful?) haven't proved efficient enough because managers have neglected the human coordinate of the programming activity, an activity which is individual and social, at the same time. "
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Autism: Overcoming Communication Barriers, 2006.
An in-depth look at autism.
2,223 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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The paper reviews and discusses autism. According to the paper, autism typically appears during the first three years of a child's life, and can be attributed to a neurological disorder that affects the normal functions of the brain. The paper goes on to discuss how individuals with autism will show difficulties in verbal and non-verbal communication and social interactions.
Background: Autism
What is Autism?
History of Autism, including research done in an effort to understand Autistic.
Characteristics of a child with Autism
Background: Communication
Communication definition, methods, history.
Importance of communication to human life.
Analysis of the effects of Autism on communication.
Development of a normal child with regard to communication.
Development of an Autistic child with regard to communication.
Barriers created due to the difference in development.
Effect of barriers on the life of an Autistic child.
Conclusion: Overcoming barriers of Autism in communication.
Application of knowledge?How to overcome barriers of communication.
What more can be done to help.
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"Significant barriers are created for children of autism. There are personal barriers associated with the lack of expressed emotions. This affects the relationship between the autistic child and their family, which uses communication as a method of showing affection and engender closeness. Barriers are created on a social level for several reasons. First autistic children are unable to communicate affectively with peers, which means that they suffer from severe social alienation from their peers. Another major problem is that their inability to understand and appreciate nonverbal communication means that they are not able to integrate effectively into the culture and social situations that they are placed. This causes social barriers between both peers and adults, who are not used to the lack of basic social conventions."
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Violence, Media and Children, 2007.
A discussion of the effects of media violence on children.
1,540 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 50.95
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This paper examines the claim that children's repeated exposure to high levels of media violence negatively impacts their ability to resolve conflict peacefully. Research is presented that supports this view. The opposite perspective is also examined, with experts cited who believe violent behavior reflects the mores of society, not just what is seen through the media. Further statistics are evaluated, such as the degree of violence on television and the amount of time and exposure a child has to such programs. The author also explores the child's interpretation of consequences of violent behavior as viewed through the media. The paper concludes that violent programming negatively affects children, however it is not completely to blame when it comes to children and their responses to violence.
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"Despite Eron's research claims that media violence negatively affects young children and adolescents, other research conveys the exact opposite. According to Michael Males, the vast amount of complaints against media violence "are misdirected" and that research into the effects of media violence "is unreliable and proves only a minimal relationship between media violence and real-life aggression." Males supports his argument to a great extent by pointing out that youth violence has much more to do with the general violent tendencies of American society. According to the American Humane Association, "One million American children are violently injured, sexually abused or neglected every year by adults. . .one million children are raped every year. . ." facts which Males purports "have been roundly ignored by the same media outlets that never seem to be short of space to berate violent rap lyrics." "
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Team Leadership, 2007.
A personal account of leadership styles and management skills.
2,416 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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This paper provides a personal account of the writer's styles of leadership and management. It discusses the writer's strengths and weaknesses in leadership and how these factors affect his overall leadership capabilities. The paper also looks at successful ways to build and manage a team and bases this on the writer's experience.
Table of Contents:
Personal Team Leadership Portrait
Building and Managing a Team
Weaknesses
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"Another strength is my ability to adjust my leadership style to the requirements of every situation . It is widely recognized in the business world that an integration of the various leadership styles is often necessary in order to optimally manage a team. The different personalities within a team for example need to be taken into account. Other factors that need to be considered in this regard include the specific situation and level of workers in each team. New workers for example need to be managed with a more authoritarian style than those with more experience. Experienced workers are placed in leadership positions, and more responsibility is delegated to them."
"Finally, one of my strengths in leadership, which could also be a weakness if not handled correctly, is my patience. I am extraordinarily patient, especially during times of stress. My concomitant ability to remain calm under the pressure of tight deadlines and stressful situations tends to communicate itself to the members of my teams."
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Media and Violence, 2006.
A discussion regarding the impact of the media on violent behavior.
1,341 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper reviews and discusses the issue of violence on television, and how it possibly impacts upon violent behavior in the real world. According to the paper, there is substantial evidence to support the fact that media violence does have negative effects on behavior.
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"Music plays an important influence on adolescents because it helps to define important social and sub-culture boundaries, and while music is not typically a danger to adolescents, there are a number of teens whose preference for music with seriously destructive themes may be a marker for alienation, depression, drug and alcohol abuse, and other risk-taking behaviors (Muscari 2002). Heavy metal and rap have caused great concern because many of the lyrics not only condone but encourage violent acts, particularly toward women, and tend to glorify guns, rape and murder (Muscari 2002).
Moreover, music videos often portray overt violence and depict individuals carrying weapons, thus when teens hear the song again on the radio or disk player, they will flashback to the video scenes (Muscari 2002)."
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Imagery, 2007.
This paper examines how to interpret the intentions behind advertising imagery.
1,598 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 52.95
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The paper discusses how one sees an image and begins to relate to it, either as something wanted, needed, or already obtained. The paper shows how if a product is presented properly, it is almost guaranteed that sales will increase; people will want it and it will be successful. The paper analyzes a specific visual and its successful imagery. The paper contends that it is important and necessary to know what is being represented in an image.
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"If the product is presented properly, it is almost guaranteed that sales will increase, people will want it, and it will be successful. It is a choice to look at something visually, therefore, it is important to create an image that the viewer must look at, and feel compelled to know more about that product/service etc. Visually one encounters thousands of images each day. Children begin to interpret the world by sight before the formation of speech ever occurs. This alone supports why visual materials are so effective in presentations and communication. It is also possible for a person that cannot communicate through written mediums to express himself or herself visually."
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Economic Development, ICT and Poverty Reduction, 2007.
An examination of the link between economic development, information and communication technology (ICT) and poverty reduction.
1,765 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 34 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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This paper proposes a research study on the link between economic development, information and communication technology (ICT) and poverty reduction, specifically in the country of Ethiopia. The paper provides a literature review and summarizes the findings. The paper discusses the results that show how ICT development and implementation has the potential to transform the economics of a country, specifically one such as Ethiopia. The paper notes that there are barriers to implementation but it has been shown that they could be overcome.
Outline:
Objective
Introduction
Research Questions
Review of the Literature
Summary of the Literature Reviewed
Methodology
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"The work of Ziadi and Kuofie (2006) entitled: "Impact of ICT on Organization in Tunsia" states the fact that in the face of changes that are economic and technological in nature companies become "more conscious of the importance of their structure, technologies and intellectual capital." These authors cite Zack (1999) in the statement of "This capital is considered as a not easily imitable competing weapon." Nonaka (1991) is cited in the statement of: "This is why the competitiveness of these companies is dependent on acquisition, creation, the localization and the renewal of the organizational knowledge." (Ziadi and Kuofie, 2006)."
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Internet and Society, 2007.
This paper looks at the impact that the Internet is having on society, focusing on its effects on the entertainment industry.
869 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the Internet has greatly altered the culture in which we live, from creating global communication to exponentially increasing the quantity and availability of information. The writer further points out that the challenge to the culture has been phenomenal, as the positive and negative changes are as diverse as the content of the web itself. The writer notes that these changes include positive ones and negative ones and have even expanded the nature of crime, especially with regard to entertainment. The writer concludes that the foundations of the potential for the good and the bad of the changes that the Internet creates in the entertainment industry are well founded in the culture already but have yet to realize the full extent of the need for concern and alteration.
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"In the pros list there is a significant increase in the availability of entertainment resources, as the industry can link information to consumers in mass quantity and also quickly reach the consumer with media advertisement and image and media representations of new products. Over the last 20 or so years the positive potential of the internet has proliferated the expansions of the services."
"Yet, there is also a huge potential for cons, in the question. The music industry and the movie industry are forever changed by a completely new manner of piracy of materials that can significantly reduce revenue. Online gambling has created a situation of potential danger for those with dangerous gambling habits and video sharing of independent videos can open many web users up to exposure to illicit information they might otherwise have not been exposed to. Danger for unwanted exposure as well as a reduction in traditional means of revenue for the entertainment industries is only two of the most basic and serious potential negative changes to the entertainment industry that are a direct result of the Internet."
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Media Reaction, 2007.
This paper looks at the effects of the television show "All in the Family" on the general public.
826 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that "All in the Family" radically transformed the role of television to a form of study on society's views of race, ethnicity, gender and social class as well as a host of other previously taboo political issues such as gun control, homosexuality and rape. Even so, the writer notes that some debate whether or not the show really fostered a more positive view of diversity and multiculturalism. Despite the different points of views about the social merits of the show, the writer maintains that practically everyone can agree that 'All in the Family' was the first television show to openly deal with prejudice and that it opened the door for future shows to include real-world social concerns. The writer concludes that for this reason alone, 'All in the Family' should be viewed as one of the greatest innovations in television shows for advancing diversity and multiculturalism.
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"The Bunker's neighbors were George and Louise Jefferson and their son Lionel. George was just as much a racist and a bigot as Archie, illustrating that these characteristics are not just confined to the white community. George popularized the disparaging term "honky" for a white person. The son Lionel and his friends Gloria and Michael frequently railed against social injustice to the dismay and contempt of their fathers. Most of show centered on arguments between the younger members and Archie. These generational differences in opinions showed how the passage of time was beginning to transform society with younger people becoming more accepting of minority groups and developing different ideals for social roles. However, older Americans were having a hard time adapting to these new realities."
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The Audience for "Sex and the City", 2007.
A discussion of the intended target audience for the television series "Sex and the City."
5,229 words (approx. 20.9 pages), 20 sources, APA, $ 130.95
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This paper analyzes the television series "Sex and the City" on several different levels. First the paper describes various methods of audience analysis. Then it examines moral issues of television, such as role models for youth. "Sex in the City" is further described as appealing to the young, beautiful, and fabulous crowd that ranges in age from the early twenties to the mid-thirties, thus expressing the ideals of society's dominant culture. The author illustrates how the show can be analyzed from the coded and encoded messages it contains. The author concludes that the series had a long life due to its ability to tackle relevant social issues and to create conflict and controversy.
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" Stuart hall was a major research figure at the Birmingham School. He felt that the mass media was an important element of capitalist culture, because it allowed a structure for organization of society's experience (Tomlinson, 1991). Hall viewed media messages as open to having multiple meanings and interpretations by the audience. The message received by the audience, "is influenced by the context and culture of the receivers" (McQuail, 2000, p. 56). The encoding/decoding model views the audience as an active participant in the message, rather than a passive recipient of knowledge. "
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Advertising, 2007.
An analysis of the controversial nature of television advertising.
2,023 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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This paper discusses the controversial dimension of television advertising. It discusses the reasons why it appears that television advertisements are becoming more controversial and in which ways this is so. The paper then presents some examples of advertisements that have caused controversy and it describes how some of the television networks reacted to the material.
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"Taking into account all the presented arguments, as well as the analysis of the described examples, it can be stated that controversy is a controversial subject itself. Controversial television advertising is not a rare phenomenon and it occurs whenever it brings into discussion aspects regarding which society has not reached a consensus. It has been stated that controversial advertising is bad for the company using it, while thee have been voices according to which publicity, regardless of its type remains a long term benefit resulting into the strengthening of the brand awareness. The conclusion is that there is not a universal rule regarding controversial television advertising that can be always applied, but that it highly depends on the context and the topic brought into discussion."
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Research Designs and Reality TV, 2007.
A discussion of whether reality TV reinforces negative role models.
4,713 words (approx. 18.9 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 121.95
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This paper explores the role of actors and popular personalities on shaping society, especially when seen on reality TV shows. The author explains the appeal of reality TV and further describes the methodology used in this study. Additionally, the psychological factors of being a viewer of reality TV are discussed. Some of the pitfalls of this research project from a sociological standpoint are presented and analyzed. The paper contains a long discussion on qualitative research and how this approach is applied to this study of reality TV. The paper also contains a chart that categorizes reality TV characters.
Outline:
Methodology
Rationale
Reality TV as a Social Observation Experiment
Conducting Credible Sociological Research
The Nature of Qualitative Research
Reality TV Character Categorization
Transforming Observational Data into Numerical Form
Works Cited
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" Reality TV is one of the most popular genres in the mass media today. The viewership of these programs increases at an astonishing rate. Reality TV allows the viewer to combine both reality and fantasy in a unique blend. We know that the characters have some effects on the adults that watch. However, until now this subject has received little attention. Some of the characters on reality TV would not be considered role models a major portion of the society. The proposed research will examine the presence of negative role models in British Reality Television."
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Speech Language Pathology, 2007.
This paper explores the education and employment of speech language pathologists.
1,248 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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The paper researches and examines the qualifications necessary for the career of the speech language pathologist. The paper looks at the educational requirements, colleges that offer preparation for this career and the costs of attending a college or university. The paper also discusses the employment outlook, earnings, the nature of the work, the working conditions and the typical day of a speech-language pathologist.
Outline:
Objective
Introduction
Educational Requirements
Colleges Offering Courses for Speech Language Pathology
Costs of Attending College or University
Employment Outlook
Earnings
Nature of the Work in Speech Pathology Field
Working Conditions in Speech Pathology Career
Typical Day Informational Interview
Summary and Conclusion
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"The speech-language pathologist is one who treats individuals with "speech, language, voice and fluency disorders" (U.S. Department of Labor, 1997) Specifically the speech-language pathologists treats those who are unable to make sounds of speech or who cannot make those sounds clearly as well as those with problems in speech rhythm and fluency. One example of this is stuttering. Direct clinical services are provided by the speech-language pathologist to individuals who have communication disorders."
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Media Violence and Social Deviance, 2007.
A discussion of the media's influence on behavior.
4,284 words (approx. 17.1 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 113.95
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This paper addresses the concern regarding media violence and its influence or potential influence on behavior. A literature review comprises most of the paper, with the author citing numerous studies that evaluate the impact of television and movies on youth. The majority of researchers agree that exposure to media violence results in aggressive behavior and desensitization. The paper further describes how access to violent Internet sites may impact young people. Also considered is the link between viewing violent television and movies and acts of sexual aggression.
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" According to Potter, the differences in definitions lead to a problem of ecological validity, which can make the public distrustful of the results of scientific research studies. For example, from a scientific view point, cartoons such as the Road Runner and Bugs Bunny are very violent, in fact, cartoons are consistently rated as the most violent of all programs on television because the characters are continuously getting "stabbed, shot, hit with heavy objects, blown up, rocketed into the sky, and flattened into the ground," however the characters always recover and never die (Potter). Therefore, social scientists who make strong statements about the harmfulness to children of viewing Tom and Jerry, Road Runner and the Three Stooges put themselves in danger of being regarded as being "fuzzy-headed academics wasting their time with silly research," because the majority of viewers would not regard any of these programs of violent (Potter). Critics who look at this situation conclude that social scientist use poor definitions of violence, and if the results of these studies are viewed as silly by the public, then those findings will not help them make meaningful changes in their children's exposure behavior that could protect them from unwanted effects, and if these findings are not trusted by policymakers, then it is unlikely that they will expend political capital to force changes in programming (Potter). Thus, researchers need to understand more about how the public interprets violence in programming and media scholars must do a better job of highlighting the differences in interpretations and convincing the public about the faulty nature of how it makes its interpretations (Potter)."
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